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Canton Female Academy.

Mr.. EDITOR The late examination Of Mr..
ANDERsoN's pupils proves this institution to be
worthy the support Of the intelligent commu-
nifty in which it is located. 1t is not my inten-
ton to give an extended description Of the
examination, as many Of your readers were
present and saw for themselves. ! must, how
ever, express my qualification at the manner in
which the young ladies acquitted themselves,
and the thorough knowledge they evinced OF
the studies pursued during the past session.
Owing to the fact that The Academy has been
in operation but one session, and that too under
difficulties that must always attend the com
mencement Of such enterprises; it could not
be expected that any great proficiency would
be exhibited in the higher branches of educa-
ton. Under these circumstances, the exami-
nations in Algebra, Geometry, Botany, and
some other studies, must have been highly gra-
flying, not to say surprising to the spectators.
Who that could appreciate Euclid or Legendre,
was not delighted with those clear and lucid
demonstrations Of difficult geometric problems?
They we're evidently efforts Of the reason, ra-
ther than the memory.
1t was quantity remarked by a distinguished
mathematician-"an ounce Of reason is worth
tons Of memory" Extravagant as the remark
may seem. it is nevertheless true, when applied
to the study of the sciences. The distinction
between these faculties Of the mind, in co.,
nexion with such pursuits, is as great as that
between the quack and the man Of science.
Efforts Of mere memory, it is true, may dazzle
and astonish for a moment, but their results
are ephemeral, and they serve only to make the
empyric more despicable, when shorn of his
borrowed plumes. 1t is by cultivating the
higher mental faculties, that the minds of youth
are properly disciplined, and a correct founda-
ton laid for a thorough education. With
these views, | was truly pleased with the young
ladies' examination. 1t was not a mere Parrot
like repetition Of the words of their text
why's and the whcretore's were
constantly required, and promptly given.
In the Musical Department, too, the exhibi-
tons, under the direction of Professor BoDE,
were worthy Of all praise. But l will not ate
tempt to urge the advantages Of cultivating
this important art; for could not do so, with
out borrowing illustrations, to som extent,
from the truly eloquent address of its accom-
plished Professor.
In conclusion, | heartily congratulate the
citizens Of this community, in having in their
midst, an institution which, with its present
Teachers, bids fair to rival the best Female
Seminaries in the Southwest. **&%
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For the Mississippi Creole.
Politics of the Day.-No. 4.

Politics Of the Day.-NO. 4.
We asserted in our last that the caucus sys-
TEN is directly calculated TO subvert the Free
dom of elections, 10 corrupt the purity Of the
elective franchise, and to substitute ignorance
and knavery for talents and honesty in the
public Offices. u subuerts The freedom of cleo
lions because it assumes to control the action
of the voters in giving their votes. 1t SAYS to
them, you shall vote for this man, and for no
other man, for that office. He is the candidate
whom we respectfully recommend - recon-
mend is the word, of course, and not command
you to vote for; but it is used in the sense.
and has all the force of command. No one
who is ambitious of the honors Of a thorough
paced, unreasoning, and submissive p~artizan,
will hesitate for a moment to give to these re-
commentators the full force Of commands
indeed the point Of honor, the very test Of
merit, with allsuch is the readiness with which
they bow their necks to receive the yoke, and
the servility with which they obey the man
dates Of the caucus. II one of their number
should SO far forge. himself as to complain, or
hesitate in his obedience, he is thencefo tn a
marked man. He has shown that his spirit is
not completely broken, and that he has some
little remains Of an Independent will, therefore
he cannot be relied on, in the slang Of the day,
10 tcork IN The traces. And unless he will work
in the traces, he cannot be a useful party man,
and therefore he must be kept down lest he
might give the party trouble. The doctrine is,
no will, but the will of the party as expressed
by the caucus. Now who, or what is this ON
~nipotent caucus that claims to think for the
party, to express it's will, to put forth its own
interpretations of the constitution, and from
whose decisions no man dare appeal on pain
Of being denounced as a traitor to the party ?
We should doubtless receive for answer thai
the caucus was a body Of men selected to rep.
resent the party much in the same manner a.
Congress or q State Legislature, but for The
sole purpose Of consulting together to harmon
ize the differences which existed in the part,
in regard to men. This is just the sort of az
answer we would expect, and we must say
that nothing could look fairer. 1t is just tn,
principle SO we'll understood, and SO oIten re.
sorted to, for the purpose Of settling diaeren
ces, viz: the parties at variance making choic,
Of referees, BY whose decision they pledg,
themselves to abide, It's very fair in appear
ance, and it is this that makes ii the more dan
gerous. II would soon come to be q very un
satisfactory mode of settling differences be
tween private individuals if there were in III,
community certain characters who could al
ways manage to have themselves chosen, anc
then decide in such a way as to secure. thei
own personal advantage at the expense Of thu
: parlles litlgant. This is just what is done b
selhsh and Intriguing politicians, who can east
y manage 70 obtain the entire control Of Ties,
caucuses and conventions, and by means o.
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state Ticket.

The YazOO Wing of last week comes out
with an able and well written article proposing
a State Ticket, and designating certain indi-
Siduals as candidates. We must confess that
for our own part, and we believe a majority Of
the Wings Of this county think with US, we
are NOT in favor Of running any State Ticket.
II is certain that if we can elect our county
ticket, and do our part towards our District
elections, it is just as much as is required of us,
when we find so many Wings idle and luke
warm, and some even hostile. We have as
much weight to carry as we can run with,
without taking the additional load Of a State
Ticket; and it is our humble opinion that every
Wing, who is worthy Of being a candidate,
can and onght to do as much as an individual,
rs II he were a candidate, and wait for better
times for his reward.
However, if it be the will Of the people, we
are willing to labor in doors and out Of doors.
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When the Hon Thomas COrwin (whig) was
Governor Of Ohio, a demand was made on him
by the Governor Of Kentucky for the delivery
Of a fugitive slave, which he complied with,
and the owner received his property. For this
act the democratic party raised such a hue and
cry just preceding the election, that they de-
feated him. Now mark the contrast: the Gov
eFnOt of Maryland has lately made a demand
on Governor Skunk, (dem) of Pennsylvania,
for a fugitive slave arrested in that State, which
he has refused. Not a single southern demo-
cratic paper has condescended to inform its
readers Of this fact, much less to condemn the
REFUSAL Vcksburg Whig.
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From Tie Men York Mirror.
The elements Beginning to CrystaIiso.

The Elements Beginning TO CrystaIise.
1t gives us sincere pleasure to know that the
friends of General Taylor in this city are fast
finding each other out, and coming together
In knots about town for the purpose of talking
over the bright prospects of the approaching
political campaign, under the cheering auspi-
ces of the glorious old hero, who never lost a
battle. We shall soon have a Taylor organi-
cation here in New York, composed Of the
best men of all parties, that will be perfectly
irresistible. We predict that at our next mu-
nicipal election the issue will be, not between
Wings and Democrats, but Rough and Ready
against the world! There is something in this
expressive nickname that touches the hearts
of the masses-for in these three short words
are condensed the whole character and bio
graphy Of a man whom the people delight to
without a thrill Of admiration for his humane
and heroic deeds; and we notice in the faces
and eyes Of all who speak Of him a genial
glow Of enthusiasm which IS prophetic Of fu-
buAO NiAH uuilh oOD tuuL OhG bIlkuL SbuI
is cleaning through the dark cloud Of war,
which gives promise of a brighter and a better
day. We hailed its earliest beams with Joy,
and foretold hopes itwould enkindle in the
heart of the nation. We have tracked its bril-
liant pathway SO surely and swiftly ascending
to the meridian of human glory, and believe
no earthly power can stay Its proud career
The star Of TAYLOR is in the ascendant.
and all other lightsin the political armament
are rapidly waning and hiding their diminished
heads before it.
On all festive occasions the name Of Taylor
calls forth the lOudest cheers, and the hearties,
and most eloquent encomiums. Men bestow
upon him sincere and fervent laudation. be.
cause they know they are prnising a good man
and we cannot but regard the universal ADM.
ration Of the American people for such noble
qualities as have been exhibited by Gen. Tay.
Tor, as the very best omen, Of the day.
mr. Folks contemplated visit to this citv
causes no excitement, scarcely a thought: but
were it announced that the hero of Rpe,, v;,..
was landing at the Battery and about to ride
up Broadway on his noble old war-horse. tha,
has snuffed the smoked of so many battles.
how all eyes would brighten, and hearts beat
at a sight Of the brave old hero. The house.
tops and the streets could not hold the eaee,
crowds that would rush to do him honor.
The people know their man, and have al.
ready made choice in their hearts Of their mex,
Chief Magistrate, General Taylor's election il
sure. Who presumes to dOubtit
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CRoPs, &c.-Since our last there have been
frequent rains, and, SO far as we can hear, all
have been favored with a sufficient Sc ason ex-
cePt portion of this immediate neighborhood;
there is prospect Of a rain here, right now
for we can hear il thunder. We hear that the
boil worm has made its appearance recently on
two or three plantations in the neighborhood Of
Moore's Bluff, and has done considerable in
jury, We shall make further inquiries next
week. The country is healthy.
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sHERIFF,s SALE.


NOTlCE is hereby given, that pursu-
~ ant to the provisions Of an act OF
the Legislature Of the State of Missis-
slppi, entitled "An act to ensure the col
lection OF jury tax fees, and for other
purposes" passed Gath day of February
1874, the undersigned Sheriff Of the
county of Madison, will, on
Thursday The 14M day of October, 1s47,
expose to public sale, at tho door Of the
Court House Of said county, within the
legal hours, all the right, title, claim
and interest which the several plaintiffs.
hereinafter named, have in and TO the
following judgments, rendered in the
circuit court of said county, at the dates
respectively designated, to satisfy all
costs accrued and accruing on the same.
viz:
Hall e. douglass, adm'rs &c, VS. w
s. Bailey, judgment goth February ls45.
for 3l2,72.
John Bass, vs. Blake T. Sessums, iudg-
ment 4th May l84l, for 89,314.
Reese & McCarty, VS. P. M. Garrett.
Judgment 99d November l843, for ll6,'
R. Henderson,, Guardian &c, VS. S. D.
Sharp, ex'r &c, judgment Sd February
1916, for 632, 32.
Wickham & Okey, VS. E. G. Henry.
admir- DC, judgment Sd February 1916,
for I51,O8.
Pillow & Walker, VS. L. R. Smith
adm'rx and &C. Smith admir- &c, iudg-
ment9th February 1916, for 18O,53.
Commercial Bank Natchez. use 30.
vs. W. A. Lack and J.. S. Wyatt, Jude,
ment 18th February 1889, for Isl, SO.
G. P. Young, VS. w. R. Gist, Judgment
LIST May 1888, for 1890.
=. Stone II, use &c, VS. James Loggins.
admit &c, judgment 7th May 1871, for
7. Workman, vs. D, B. Crawford. iude.
ment LIST May 1888, for 6O8,86.
w. S. BAILEY, Sheriff.
July 10, l847. 43-4.
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They have suffered countless ills, and return
with health and constitution worn down by
unforeseen hardships encountered BY their zeal
to their country. While we commend to your
kindness those who return to the embrace Of
friends, be not unmindful of your symPathies
for the friends of those, who though not in bat
tic and glorious victory, have rem Tered up their
lives on the altar of their country's rights
Let them have a place on memory's page.
A. MELVILLE, Captain,
F. AMYX, lt Lieutenant,
E. G. HENRY, Cd do.
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Fonrth Of Julv at Rentie,s nlna.

We have room only for a brief account of
this celebration, the pleaOan,est we have at
tended for many years. The exercises COM
menced with the reading Of the Declaration OF
Independence, prcfaced with appropriate and
eloquent remarks by R. G. SANDERS. Then an
Grafton by M. N. HESTER, Esq. This was very
different from the ordinary addresses which
are delivered on such occasions. Tne duties
Of our citizens to their country and to the rest
of the world was the leading topic, and it was
handled in an eloquent, argumentative and inn
pressive manner that did honor to the orator.
Unqualified admiration was the only opinion
we heard expressed Of it. A splendid dinner,
consisting Of all the substantials and Injuries
that our country can furnish, was served up in
a most inviting and sumptuous style. The
Gumbo would have been pronounced good by
an old Frenchman from the coast and the
dish Of wildcat served up for the special
benefit Of candidates, was pronounced by them
perfect. Dancing completed the amusements
Of the day. The hOspitable people of Beatie's
Bluff always would do such things as thew
ought to be done.
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Canton Female Academy.

We would call the attention Of the citizens
of this county to the following extract from
the advertisement Of the Trustees Of this in.
stitution, as we find that only a few have read
it. BY the way, does any body read such long
advertisements
We tender our thanks to our correspondent,
who was present during the whole examination.
for his kindness in furnishing us with an ar.
count o. II. he isa competent and impartial
Judge.
"Ihe Trustees are gratifed in announcing
that with the means at their disposal, they will
% enabled, commencing with the next regular
session, to afford gratuitous instruction to ali
pupils residents of this county, in the following
branches: Spelling, Reading, Writing and
Arithmetic Either English Grammar or Geo.
graphy may be taught in add ton at IS per
session, for each. Itis to be understand. bow
ever, that if the pupil 8 Ould be taught apy
other branches Of the higher classes. she viii
be charged at the full rates Of that class. II
has been deemed expedient to adopt as q rule.
that no pupil under the age of six years shall
Pc received for gratuitous Instructions
|
The following, which appears in the Kosci-
usko Chronicle, should have appeared in Oul
last but was unfortunately overlooked:
TO the Citizens Of Madison, Holmes,
and AttaIa Counties:
Efssads;-We return to you the following
men John Craft, J. Martin, ]. w. jackson
e'eaasd ?. Real, W. Justice, A. williamson
Y Y, n, MlicheysJ G. Byranl, S. A. Arnold
ahe William McLemore; who volunteered il
the company Of Union Crews, and are al
charged On accoun, ii disabili,y .nd 1
health received in the service II ,bs;, conn,r,
and we, the commissioned officers e ~ III,
Pany, take this method Of commendips Mn
to your kindness, and take the pIeasure I,
saying that they always (when in healthy ps,
formed their duties like men, and thew ara !
richly entitled to your consideration and r.
gard as though they returned the heroes Of a
hundred s%a,ttles, with lausels for themseIvc
and honOFa, for their ountries;-thereforo B
sing - them, icr they have deserved as wei
4 saeiF native counties and Of their State
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Col. DAVIS, according to a New Orleans paA
per, is reluctant to accept his tGrdy promotion
to a Brigadier Genera ship. He probably
thinks that if Pillow be appointed a Major
General, there is no propriety in his appoint
ment as Bngadier General, for he has thrown
up no entertainments.
Col. DAVIS OF BUENA VISTA Is title enough /;
he will always be known as such, when these
ephemeral Major Generals shall have returned
TO original nothingnoss. Tribune.
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WHAT is LUxURY?-A candle would have
been a luxury to Alfred; a halE-crown cotton
gown to the Queen. Carpets, in lieu Of rush
es, would have been Injuries to Henry VI.
glass windows in lien of horn to his mobiles.
A lettuce to. Henry VIII, silk and stockings to
Queen Elizabeth, so on ad iqfnitune.
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mum OLUPlOs.
!. M T.. e.. par!ncrship her,.
Gilmore 8. Henderson p uaa
the the 18th ultimo by the d ~.
Pinckard 1, 1' ! I
charged with the settlems ~
ness of the late concern .al
rised TO use the name II ia
L. F. HEM
New Orleans, July n
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FOR CONGRESS-,
P. W. TOMPKINs, Of Warren.

We are authorized BY many Wings to an
nOunce Mr.. GABRIEL FIELDER, Of Scott county,
ss a candidate for Senator in the District COM
plsed Of the counties Of Madison and Scott.
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All the CALHOUN papers in South Carolina,
give strong symptoms of popular declaration
IN favor oil Gen. TAYLOR. The South CarOh.
MAN says:
we want to see the lines OF the pIunderipp
party broken down, and a man from the peoDIe
again holding the reins Of government. II
Zachary Taylor promises to be as honest in noll.
TICS, az he has been in fighting, who could 81.
joct to seeing him made Presidency
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why don't you limit yourseIf?n said a
physician to an incorporate man: "set up a
sake tha1 you will go 50 far and no farther.n
4 d0,'' replied the other, shut / sot Il %
iar of, that always get drunk before / pet .
it,, sel W
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New Orleans, July i, II
SHERIFF,S go

NOTICE is hereby I gi1a
suant to the provisions,
the Legislature Of The y.
slPPi, entitled san act ia n
lection of jury tax fses, =
purposes" passed 24th day
1874 the undersigned S
county of Madison, will, o
Third Monday The 2oth III
expose to public sale, TIM
Court House Of said coupr
legal hours, all the righ,
and interest which the seVsn
hereinafter named, have
following judgments, ren],1
circuit court of said cOuntys
respectively designated, d
costs accrued and accruing i
viz:
r. Fl. Buckner, VS. josiah
judgment 26lh May l84l, n
P, M, Grant, VS. John q.
ment 26th May l84l, for I6
J. E. Richardson & CO, i
judgment 25th April lS3lu
I. M. c. Robinson & co, vs
Judgment LIST February 1870
benson q Sharp, vs. NJ,
Walton nd B. Long, nds
February 1910, for 2,l4i NJ
R. NJ. Cox, use &C., Us c
judgment 9th My 1912, hf
A. Mabry admir- &c, wP.
and Joel Sherrod, judgmea
!842, tor 1879 Ell.
t. J. Catchings use &c,
Howcott, judgment 28th Nj
l47,77.
Cooper g. Wade, VS. A.l
Judgment goth NoVemcer
1926
Balfour & Robb, VS. c
judgment 18th Novem@
229,l Is.
B. Nunnellee, VS. w. Bl
me I 25th May 1910, corl
B. A. Ludlow, VS. C. B d
ment 18th May 1914, forS
j.. II. Scott, VS. ]. C. Bod
goth November l843, for Gil
G.. Chafin use &c, ysR
N. w. Bush and J. Barnes
goth April 1o36, for 4lO,OO
M. B. Hamer, VS. ]. HoIh
fl. Walker, judgment 2Sd Ali
5,393,O 8.
B, R. Truly use &c, vs. Del
18th May l84S, ID
Balfour & Robb, VS. WI
admir- &c, judgment 4th Nq
G.. A. Thompson, US NAH
nells ex'x &c, judgment sih
l842, for 1877.
W. S. BAlLEIi
July 10, 1847.
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We have been requested by many Of his
friends, members of the Wing party, to an
nounce SAMUEL FoaD, Esq, as a candidate for
Representative from this county at the ensuing
November election.
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Dr.. EwINs has reluctantly yielded to the
solicitations Of his numerous friends and con-
scented to become a candidate.
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Nlgm Ms EI RsguINean9 Of "a Jame.
Interoepted correspondenoe.


The Importance Of the following document
lately intercepted from the enemy, induce us
to publish it. 1t reveals the scarcity of means
of our invaders, and shows that we should
not be discouraged in the prosecution of the
war.
A little cOnstancy OIL our part, will still sui
fee to indicate our reputation, and let the
world know that we deserve to be free, and
that ambition and good fortune are not the
titles for the possession Of Mexico.
OFFICE OF THE QuARTERMAsrER GENERAI,(
New Orleans, 18th May, l847.
Captain; In spite Of my former %calcula-
tons, | have not been provided with funds
On the 2Slh March, the Third Auditor advis-
ed me that l had S75O,OOO to my credit on his
books, but | received no information from the
Treasurer on the subject. By a letter of the
I2th, was appraised that Col. Stanton could
not obtain the remittance, so that | cannot ex-
pect it, Notwithstanding the many motives
had to rely on it. An arrangement has been
effected with CoRcoRAN s. RIGGs, to provide
one million Of dollars at different periods,
from 81 May to 28th June, nearly two months,
and / need more than one million per month,
and should have at least $4,000 ready at any
moment have received Sl5O,00O of the a.
bove, but it is as a drop in a bucket. l sent
a share Of it to Major EAsTLAND who was in
much want. hear that 100000 more have
been received, but it may meet the same fato as
the S750,000. If | obtain the amount, a part
if not al, will go by Montgomery, in the Mas
sGchusetLs, or earller-but at any rate. | shall
lose no time, as Capt. IRWIN wants one million
in Vera Cruz, which 100000 to be drawn a
gainst, from the interior in the course of the
month.
much regret that you cannot obtain funds
by drafts on me, but it is not to be wondered
at, since most all the drafts that have been
presented on me, have to pay, with bills on
Col. Stanton, at Washington, and these are put
into the hands Of brokers at / 10 | per cent
discount, or else | have 10 let them remain un-
paid, for want Of funds. Some Of the drafts
| give are RENTED. l believe that matters
will shortly mend.
Draw upon me if you can, but if those who
take them, are not willing to wait, express,
on your drafts, that if it suits me, | shall pay
them in bills on Washington.
Between sending specie from here, and OBJ
tanning it in your place by drafts, the latter
would be preferable, because the risk and ex-
pences would be avoided.
deposited, on the 25th instant $4,000 to
your credit, in the Canal Bank, which | have
probably omitted to advise you, as l have been
very busy.
McRae is here, waiting orders from the
Quartermaster General, who, l learn, reached
Washington on the LIST. Belger has been busy
horses-many of them have been ship
ped to the Brazos, for the operations under
Taylor. I am yours &c,
~ ~
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DHD-In this place on Sunday last the child
of John D. Scott.
IN this county on the 9th inst, JAMES
w. II, COMFORT, aged Is years.
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VNTE are authorized to announce william
wv s. Bailey, as a candidate for re-elec-
tlon to the office of Sheriff, at the November
election.