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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL,l
Jackson, January %, lS47.

~
His Excelenc, A. G. BRowN, Gov, &c.
Sir: have red.the letter of your cor
respondent, wherein it is stated thpt cer-
tain persons are engaged in cutting down
and carrying away large quantities of val
liable timber, from lands belonging to the
State of Mississippi. You desire me to
advise you what remedy the State has
against such persons. The State has both
criminatand a civil remedy. If per-
son cut down the trees Of another without
the consent of the owner, and subsequent
y carry the same away, it is LARCENY,
either grand or petit, according TO the val
ne of the timber taken. Any person hay-
ing knowledge of the facts may make
affidavit of the same before Justice of
the peace, whereupOn a warrant will issue
for the arrests of the offender, and the
officer executing tne warrant of arrest
would be authorised thereby to seize the
timber stolen, and on conviction of the
offender, to deliver the same to the owner.
The duty of Examining Justices is the
same in this, as in other causes of larceny.
This would be the most speedy and eff
Client method OF bringing such offenders
10 justice, and also OF preventing the fur
ther commission of the crime by others
1t is provided by the statute of this
State, that ''If any person shall cut down,
carry away, or destroy, any Cypress,
white Oak, Pine, Poplar, black Walnut,
Pecan, or cherry-Tree, upon any land moi
his own, without first having the consent
of the owner; he shall forfeit and pay to
the owner thereof TEN DOLLARS for every
such tree 50 cut, carried away, or destroy
ed, with leave as aforesaid and for every
other tree SO cut, carried away, or destoy-
ed, without leave as aforesaid, he. shall for
felt and pay the sum OF three dollars, &c.
" to be recovered before any court of com
petent jurisdiction, with COSTS"
Under this statute, the State NAV have
an action at law in the Circuit Court, if
the value of The trees be more than fifty
dollars, and before Justice of the Peace,
If the value of the trees be fifty dollars
or less.
Very respectfully, your ob't servant,
JOHN ID. FREEMAN,
Attorney General
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We SEQ The folIatvinr roinrr Tho .o,,,J
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03

MICHIGAN SENAToR.-Alphens Fetch,
tDem.) Governor of Michigan, has been
elected United Senate. foom that State.
Tor SIX years from the fourth of March
next IN the place of Mr.. Woodbridge.
(WhIg,) whose term will then expire.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03

MUSCULAR STRENGTH
the action of the muscles y
body is immense. The y
alone, which is situated pe'
the shoulder, when employe,
ing a weight Of fifty pounds
equal to two thousand -four
sixty eight pounds.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03
LlTElbCO.

By the arriya. a,he Scboon.
CT OF I aul al left Tampico
o'i me 81" JUS" lowing news:
On the day Of M saline.
lnesse niger arFi'eW eeked ship
Ondidka, stating A,s companv
ana volunteers, hh Captain.
Miller, VINO had 'ched thilher
with 40 dragons, a1ded by the
mexican force sIl pan amJunt-
ing to one thousal 400 muskets
only being saved sckrendered
it impossible to DID many.
Gen. Patterson ,ail satisfied
oil the truth oil TINS ght hundred
cavalry were al olV Ito their as
sisiance. The sd Il WAS also
chartered and took r lhe small
arms from the arml nited States
schooner Noneta, a Nv Nidship.
man M. ID. Smith hdred reou.
lars were embarka proceeded
10 The wreck. The be expedi-
ton may be LOOKED AIT arrival.
Off 1ampico Brttice, Cath
Grine, and StattSna
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03

o. The Editor will be absent this
week and next, on visit to New,Orleans.
A friend has promised TO contribute to the
Editorial columns. Mr.. J. DURDIN will
attend to the business of the office.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03

ALAS! FOR IRELlEkFpool coz
respondent, By tbe% 81 at
tended 10 day a mstvgk members
of ST. Jude's church, Id some
thing for Ireland. Pre- read
from diferen, parts q pry, giving
heart rendIEg acco1 Psery and
want. Hundreds b peal a day
Of cabbage and sea peny keep
their beds continual bus to need
less food TO prolong many who
have no beds, hudds Iin "a heap
10 keep each other v letser was
read from a laborer plic WORKS.
who stated that out Of of families
employed at the same " persons
had actually died OF sia PROVISIONS
being so high that in 10 es inc wa
ges OF those able to wv nol o"y
sufficient TO keep allae a'so s'a
ted that some were ting their
nearest relatives, in rossiole' 10
get rid of supporting ouch ac'
counts cause hImanil! Z.
Sentinel.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03

Tur T,P,rP OF ISL. since the
House of Representa- Inc res
oiution DECLARING "it mex % impose
a duty on tea and coffee, We con
tinuance of the war, the W. nave
earnestly recommends c'inen
Of the Tariff 1912, as i Feie.''
the country of all It's va" ailol'
the war Tbs s11nerlaaardity {
,h;s H. -, when oilecte
- : '''o IS rovenn haiiorC
ed in the year l9l5,was n". y,
900 less than the amola NJ :"
previous year, thereby -
change was imperiously de~ 4 \. !
the falling off in the reyenarn ~ J
casioned. tia%
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03

BARBARITY OF THE MExIcANs. of
our letters yesterday stated that Leuten-
ant Miller, an officer of the Ohio voIun-
teers who was killed at Chichironi, had his
heart cut out and hung upon a. bush !!
We have since seen another letter stating
that the body of the brave but unfortunate
Lieut.. Richie was horribly mutiated af.
ter his death His heart, too, was torn
from him, and afterwards stuck upon a
pole Try the road side fhe blood boils
upon reading such worse shan Indian bar
bariiles
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03

The Senate, under the severe castiga-
ton of the correspondent of the Union,
has. been compelled to pass the ten regi-
ment bill, which has, ere this, received
The signature of the President, and be-
come the law of the land. 1t is better
late than never; but this delay and quib-
ling about granting the means of carrying
on the war, will no doubt have very sal
u!ary effect on the Mexican nation. Fa b.
Jus saved Rome by delay. Calhoun, Web
ster, &c. intend 10 save Mexico in the
same way
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03

No news from Congress of Importance
at our latest dates. The two honorable
Houses seem to think they have no high
er duty to perform than the discussion. of
light and trivial questions making per-
sonal explanations defining, positions
discussing sausages and free masonry;
and expeiling reporters.
The Lieut.. General bill is dead, with
out prospect of again being revived.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03
From the Mexican Diario.
Important from the United States,

By The last arrival from New Orleans.
we have been placed IN possession of late
papers from the United States, and a ma
Jorlty Of them magnanimousy denounce
and condemn this War against this Coun-
Try as Infamous, unholy, and unrighte.
GUS"
Daniel Webster, the most liberal and
enlightened stateman of the Country says
that The expenses Of the War are over
"hllf million of dollars a day." and he
has introduced resolutions into the Senate
10 anlpeach the cowardly jim Polk, and
turn him out of office These northern
barbarlans" cannot carry on the War DC.
ry tOng at this rate, and Mr.. Webster de-
series the thanks of the lrhoIe Merriam
Nation for the noble stand he has taken
on the side Of right ind Just. ce! Arouse
MexicanS, and drive the Invaders from
our soil.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03
FOR THE MISSISSIPPI DEMOCRAT.
Benton and Calhoun.

mlratIon, because OF their talents, and they
are entitled TO our gratitude for past servi-
ces rendered our country. Yet the course
OF conduct pursued by them pending and
since the annexation of Texas, create
much surprise in the minds Of those who
have close y observed, or will now exam
inc and reflect on it. During The admin
istration of Mr.. Tyler, the amented Up.
shur had nearly concluded a treaty of an
nexaton of Texas TO The United States,
when The country was called 10 mourn
his early and Sudden loss. Up to this mo-
ment much confidence was entertained
that this treaty Of annexation would be
ratified by the Senate and up to this
moment, not whisper of opposition from.
Mr.. Benton. Mr.. Calhoun was called
on TO complete what Mr. Upshur had be-
gun and scarcely had he entered upaa
his duties, when the ocean of politics be-
gan to heave. And as soon as this treaty
was before the Senate, Mr.. Benton op-
posed it, and continued his opposition un-
til the treaty was sent to the ''tomb of the
Capuletts,' there TO sleep. 1t might do for
Mr.. Tyler and MIR. Upshur to win and
wear the laurels of annexing Texas-but
Mr.. Calhoun that's another matter in the
eyes of Mr.. Benton-never. Well, Texas
is annexed, and ''war exists BY the act Of
Mexico" Now where is Mr.. Calhoun .
at his "masterIy inactivity" Nay, worse
than that for by his vote, he defeats the
prominent measures of the admintstra-
ton for bringing this warto a close and
by his silence and intimidation, seemed
TO throw the blame upon those ain pow
err" of unnecessarily bringing on The war
The administration recommends to Con-
gress to create the office of Lieutenant
General. Mr.. Calhoun and others hold
the administration responsible for the re-
suit Of the war and does not common
juctce and common sense require that if
responsible. they should be furnished with
the means. This is too clear to admit of
doubt but Mr.. Benton is to be the new
generaI-and he may acquire laurels by
this command.
Really this game of seif-aggrandizement
by these great men, at the expense of the
country, is lamentable and it is to be ho.
ped that they may be taught a lesson by
the people that may benefit them and 9TH
erS. But it may be contended by Mr..
CaIhoun'S friends, that he considers the
war unjust or unnecessary. This would
come with very bad grace, under the
circumstances, from Mr.. Calhoun and if
so, why has he not brought forth some
measure TO terminate ii +? But, Mr.. Editor,
this war with Mexico is just, if war can
be so-and was not only necessary, but
to have avoided it, when pressed on us as
it was, would have been dsgraceful
If you think proper to give this an in
serton in your paper, will continue my
views on the character Of the war in your
next. ID.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03

An attempt was made in the House of
Representative to expell the reporter of
the Union, for the insertion of the word
'bah y in his report of the proceedings
of that body. 1t was, however. an un
successful s'bah.' Is
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03
Mr. CaIhOun'S Speech.

is about the strangest thing we ever recol-
ect to have read or heard of. 1t bears
the mark of a mastery intellect laboring
TO convince others Of that which itself
does not beieve-an effort of opposition
protesting to desire our effect, yet refusing
and denouncing the only means which
can produce it. He declares himself to
be in favor of speedy and successful
termination of the war with Mexico, and
of q permanent peace between the two
countries. Yet he advocates policy which
will render hostiities interminable, with
no prospect of pece.
Mr.. Calhoun states the objet of the war
to have been: 1T, TO repel invasion. I'd,
TO secure the Rio del Norte as the ives.
tern boundary of Texas. Sd, to obtain
indemnity Tor the claims of our citizens
against Mexico, or rather he infers these
to be the objects Of the war. He is in IA
vor Of the Accomplishment of all these,
before any peace is made. Now how
does he propose to effect all these objects?
He declares the two first to have been ac-
compIished, in as much as we have driven
the enemy from our borders, and hold
armed occupation of the valley of the Rio
Grande. But what security have we, that
the enemy will not again invade our ter
ritory? What, that they will let US re-
main in peaceahle possession of the coun-
try claimed up to this line When we
are invaded, are we merely to repel the
invader, and sit down quietly on the-Iine
waiting for him to make greater and bet
ter preparation for another attack are
we only to recognize them as enemies,
when they are on our own soil, plundering
our towns, burning our villages, and
spreading devastation throughout the land?
What magic is there in a boundary line,
the passingof which cleanses and puri
fies the pIundere: ard the robber To
Mr.. Caihoun's proposed line, if the defeu-
sive policy be adopted, we urge no obiec.
lion, 1t may be as good as any, probably
better, if there be sufficient Mexican ter
ritory included within it to indemnify us
for the expenses Of the war and the claims
of our citizens.
Mr.. &. argues at great length about the
danger to our political institutions, arising
from the carrying on an offensive war
Talks Of two and three hundred millions
of expense 10 the countryside high tax
necessary to meet this enormous cxpendi-
ture and consequent Abandonment OF the
free trade policy. He enumerates the diff
ficulties in carrying on further, an invasive
war, which we can neither see nor appre-
clate. Upon the whole, we think this
speech of the Hon. South Carolina Sena-
tor will be a very comfortable document
to Santa Anna and the Mexican nation in
general. Next week we will notice more
at length the details of this extraordinary
speech.
The February number Of the Demo. |
cratic Review is on our table. 1t comes, |
rs usual, with its pages enriched by con-
trbutions from the ablest pens of the
1t is embelished with the por-
raft Of Gen. Houston.
A temperance meeting was held at the
courthouse Oh Tuesday evening last.
The meeting was addressed by Messrs.
Graham and Jones, and a soc-
y formed. We hope it may prosper.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03

Hon. J. r. UNDERWOOD was elected
U. S. Senators on the 18th ultimo from
Kentucky, after balloting twenty niue
times.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03
The JJonse Of REPRESENTATIVES has mas

The House of Representatives has pas
sed the resolution offered by Mr. THoMp
SON of this Stale, calling upon the Prssi.
dent for such parts of the unpublished
correspondence of Gen. Taylor, the pub
LEGATION of which would not be detrimental
TO The public service, and also the cores
pondence of the Quarter Master.G General,
in relation to transportation for Gen. Tay
lor's army. At our latest dates from
Washington, the call had not been an
swered, but we confidently predict, that
when the correspondence shall be pub
lished, it will clearly exonerate the Adj
ministration from the charge indirectly
made by Gen. Taylor against it, for neg
lect in furnishing him with sufficient
means of transportation. We shall see.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03

A temperance meeting was held at the
court on Tuesday evening last.
The meeting was addressed by Messrs.
Welons, Graham and Jones, and a soci-
ty formed. We hope it may prosper.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03

NJ An attempt has been made to muz-
zle the press. The Calhoun section of the
Democratic party united with the wings
and expelled the venerable Editor of the
Union from the Senate Chamber. This
attempt to muzzle the press will meet with
signal condemnation from the American
people. The alleged cause of expulsion,
was the publication in the columns of the
Union communication signed ''Vindi-
Gator which animadyerted pretty severe
~ upon the course of the Senate in re-
fuslng to pass the ten regiment bill. The
Senate have determined that if they do
wrong, the people shall not know It, We
doubt whether this surveillance of the
press will have the effect of keeping the
people in ignorance of their proceedings.
AT least enough can and will be known
OF. the course Of each one of the Hon
Senators, who attempt thus to screen them
selves from public scrutiny, to seal the
political condemnation of every one, who
in these times of peril, is found on the
side of the enemy.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03
THE DEMOCRAT.
C Al r OIL TON {:

Wednesday morning, Il: March 8, lSl7.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03

The February number of the Demo-
cratic Review is on our table. 1t comes,
as usual, with its pages enriched by con-
tributons from the ablest pens of the
country. 1t is embeIished with the por-
trait of Gen. Houston.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03

Or. kossMAN.-The nomination of
this gentleman for Secretary OF State.
made by our correspondent, will meet with
corllal response wherever the Dector,s
amlable character, talents and devotion 70
true democracy are known. We earnest.
" hope that one SO worthy may receive
Inc nomination of the Convention.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03
From the Vera Cras Locomotor.

"MexIcans can derive comfort from
the tact that the greater part of the people
Of the United States are opposed to this
Mar, as their papers show, and the base
man who is at the head Of the govern.
ment will be hurled from power. The
sympalhes of one entire party in that
country are on our side, and long will
Mexico re member their patrio ISM
Should any considerable portion of
Mexican territory be annexed to the Un-
ION, In view of Mr.. Webster's popularity
there, he may be the next whig candidate
for the Presidency. We think Mr.. Cal.
houn our must available man in that quar-
ter.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-03-03
Very respectfully, your ob't servant,
JOHN ID. FREEMAN,
Attorney General.

We see the following going the rounds
Of the papers:
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-26
JOHN GRAY, Chairman.

The Locolocos seem to suppose that the re-.
duction OF the American Tariff was the cause OF
the potato rot in Ireland, the scarcity Of food
in Europe, and the war against Mexico; for
these are the true causes or the high price Of
provisions in this country; but they swear most
Justify that it is owing to the low duties that we
impose on foreign goods. The people Of Great
Britain do not receive our produce because we
have low iorif, but because they are starving
to death at home. The great demand for pro.
visions for the supplies Of our armies increase
the price, but that was not brought about by a
low tariff, The potato rot, the failure of crops.
and the foolish Mexican war would all have hap
pened if a high tariff had been continued, and
it is insulting to American freemen to try to
make them believe such absurdities. The high
price Of meat and breadstuffs is attributable to
the calamilies OF Europe, but reduction Of our
duties did not cause those calamites. Those
who try to create the belief that low tariff
causes this increase OF price have contempt
for the intelligence of the peoplo.-Era.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-26
RETURN OF THE VOLUNTEERS.

The volunteers arc on their way home,
and may be here before we issue another
number. They passed down the Rio Grande
on the 18th. The Matamoras Flag of that
day says
Col. Donphan and portion Of his boys
passed down the river Saturday. The unshorn
boards and goat and deer skin clothes Of many
Of them, remind us Of descriptions we have read
Of the Inhabitants OF some of the countries OF the
Russian empire. They stopped in town couple
Of hours Col. Doniphan is a stout, rough feat
ured, good natured looking sort OF man. He
brought along with him Clark's battery, and ten
pieces Of cannon captured at Sacramento. The
sick, &c., 40 or so wagons with several hundred
mules, were turned over to the quarter. master.
They reached the Brazos on the sth, and
shipped for New Orloans-at which place
they were daily expected at last accounts.
They were looked for in st. Louis by the
last of this, or the first of next week.
They may therefore reasonably be expect
ed here by this day week, or few days
later. Speedy preparations should be
made for their reception.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-26

Projection OF OUR CoMMERCE.-The
Washington correspondent of the Bati,
more Patriot writes under date of the 18th
instant:
Gan order has gone from the Navy Depart.
ment for the steamer Princeton to be fitted fol
service forthwith. She is to proceed to the Med
ilerranenn in pursuit of the Mexican privateers,
or pirates, that are said to be inGesting our com
merco in that sea. 1t is expected that she will
be ready to start in flcon days
On the 9Th of April, Commodore Reade
was directed to detach sioop ofwar from
the forces under his command on the coas
of Africa, and send her to cruise in the
Mediterranean, for the purpose of afford
! ing protection TO our commerce in thai
vicinity.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-26

"For our part we abomine,e all vascilating
poticans-such as go for either side, or both
sides, as they think may best suit their purposes
and such, from all that is written ahou. Gen,
Taylor, appears to be The card he is playing"
Democrat.
Who that has observed Gen. Taylor's
course does not stand ready to pronounce
the above base SANDER? The old Hero
has no two sides on any question: he is
the very reverse, as every thing that eman-
ates from him, plainly indicates-and we
are panied to record that there is a citizen
of this Republic, let alone of our own
town, who is willing deliberately, to pro.
muIgate such sentiment concerning him
while he is fighting the battles of his coun
try, and daily jeopardizing bis life defend
ing our common interests and honor. W.
are satisfied that this sentiment will NEE
with unqualified condemnation from hon
est men of all parties; no excuse will re
lieve its perpelrator-and none ought. Gen
Taylor has fought his way to the posi,io,
he now occupies; he never received pro
motion for political services, or had stron.
friends at court to advance him; but 70
every promotion he has received, he ca,
point to victorious battle. field: and now
after life spent in tho service of his coun
try, when by his brilliant achievements h
is placed first in the hearts of his coun
trymen," he is charged with political rjch
crVi SHAME SHAME
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-26

VOLUNTEER DINNER.-We hope the Com
mltiec of arrangement, appointed at the
public Meeting on last Saturday, will Sc,
themselves about the business in hand,
in earnest Our boys have distinguished
themselves in the Mexican campaign, and
deserve a hearty welcome home. Let
them have it. There will be from one
10 two thousand persons present on the
occasion, and we have no doubt it will
be one of the most pleasant public gath
erings ever had in the county.
The Glasgowians are pushing their din.
ner ahead with commendable zeal and
spirit.