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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-08-19

The latest election. news we have re-
tssivel q hFfd,owss In 50 soppliss in
/. Indiana, the democrats have elected so
members Of the Legislature, and the
wings 20. In 1914, the democrats, in
4 the same counties chad butr30 and the
> Sh;sS 2Ss blowing d dchange sof faStl
@sem1ers! Glorious! isn't ii2
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July 20. 1851 65
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-08-19

oxwAht &ARcH OF DEMOCRACY.

The siscsion newS Is Of the mos,
cheering kipd. BY telegraph we have
the word thaythe North Carolina wings
in Congress acknowledge that Reid.
democrat, 10 elected Governor, though,
like the droMeiSg man catching At
straws, they stiIf have hopes that the
Legislature is whig. From the demo.
cratic gains in all parts of the State
this hope will prove delusive, and th e
next flash from the East will most pro b.
ably give US the news that The victory
Of the democracy is complete in all its
parts. So goes Taylor in the old North
State.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09
For the Democrat.
Reasons trhy a Wing should rotc for
CASS and BUTLER.

CASS and BUTLER.
lat. Because- both have acknowledged abili-
ties, and have served their country faithfully in
the cabinet and field.
I'd. Because they are pledged to carry out the
principles by which our country has been go.
verned about forty years, as defined and clearly
stated in the Baltimore Platform in lS4O. le44,
le4s; and under which, bysAhe blessing OF Pro-
violence, we have attained high eminence in
the ranks of nations, aud prosperity beyond any
precedent.
Sd. Because, ours being a government oil
opinon-our laws only iorth.Shadowing this
opnon--every voter, when he deposites his bal
lot, virtually expresses this opinion; and is there
fore supposed 10 know, and knowing 10 declare,
tho "principles upon which the government has
been and shall be administered"
4th. Because, in voting for Cass and Butler
he would know what principles he was voting for
and what against; and in voting for Taylor and
Fillmore he could know neither.
9Th. Because the compromises Of tho cons,i
tuition would DO safe If the government was ad
mnistered by Cass and Butler; but would GER
.ainy be destroyed, If the wing party otthe Norti
could do IT,
9th. Because, while Gen. Cas- and Gen. Tay
or may be equslly honest and equally true {
Southern rights, they differ about tho veto; We
no comparison but Of the most unparalleled cha
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09
JOSEPH ". MATTHEWS.
GOVERNOR or THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MisSlSslrr'
yRyo the Sheuilof -- County, aud State ot
- Mississippi
WurREAs on Tuesday next after The hrst Non
day in the month OF Novemberin the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred 4 ioryeshf,
being the seventh day OF the said month"; Is the
time appointed by law for holding an election III
This State for six Electors, to vote Tor President
and Vice President Of The United States OF Amer
;ca. and also one Clerk Of the Superior Court OF
Chancery ofthe State ii Mississippi:
And whereas, also, i, is my duty to issue wit
Of election, requiring you to hold the election al
the time and places appointed by law:
Now,ihcrcors,l i, JOoEPilW. MATTHEW'S
Governor ofhe State Of Mississippi, do issue this
my writ requiring you to hold an elec''on at Inc
several precincts in your county, ON Tuesday
nett after the first Monday in the month Of NO
yember, lsi5 for the election OF six Electors, IL
vote for presidcn, aud Vice-President olthc unl.
led States Of America-a alsotor one Clerk
The Superior Court Of Chancery OF the State
Mississippi. r
The ballots for Clerk of the Superior Conr
Of Chancery will be deposited in separate
box. and returns thereof for the same separated,
made.
And do moreover enloin il upon you 10 con
duct said election in all respects conto'mahy
law. and make due return thercoito the Secrctat
Of State. cc
Given under my hand,th Great Seal Of stat'
r.. 5. at the City OF jackson, this IAN Gay
August, \. D ls4s. .....s
JOSEPH w. MATTHEWS.
{ BY the Governor:
, SAM'L. STAMPS, Secretary Of STATE.
Sent g. 1913, 10
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09
A CURIOSITY.

We were, yesterday, shown almap Of Lowndes
Ccnniy, with every plantation, (colored and with
The owners name ,hcfcon,) house, road and
greek, correctly laid down.
Ii was drawn by our young friend Mr.. Oscar
Il. Keller lie informs us sha. IL q sufficient
number Of subscribers can be obtained, no will
I've Il published. lie bas printed townships
l6r tho purpose Of giving each land owner a cor.
socs map ofhis plantation, &C., for so cents per
Township OF map.
Let every land owner at once secure cor
reel map oil bis land, and then We shall hear nc
more oftrouhle by having land sold for Taxes
because Of errors IN numbers.
The map can be seen BY calling at MIR. Keel
nsse Store
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09
From the Choetaw Signal.


The long looked for goth arrived at last, and
with il came Messrs Smith and Harfs,democrat
and wing electors for this District. They COM
menced precisely at ii o'clock; and Mr.. Harris
led off in real no-party style,-the understanding
between Smith and Harris, was to speak two
hours each, with the privilege ola reply Of half
an hour--spending his Two hours in abusing Cass
and the democratic pariy,and in laudaIion Of lay.
Tor, and no.partyism, without pretending to dis.
cuss solitary measure or principle which divides
the political parties OF the nation.
Mir. Smith followed, and after avery few in
troductory remarks, and great many cheers
from the audience, entered into discussion oil
tho Mexican war, " imot Proviso and the veto
power. aud he argued all Of these questions with
an ability, clearness and force that we have new
err heard surpassed We have attended good
many political meetings, and listened 10 many
4 political discussions, and never upon any occa'
sion did we witness more perfect and complete
triumph obtained BY one speaker over another
/ than Smith obtained over Harris
Mr.. Harris, previous 10 his leaving the ros
trlm. expressed his adyersencss to MIR. Smith I
anecdotes aud said, sthat he did not come be
tore the people Of Choctawto tell anecdotes
In reply to the above, Mr. Smith told the fol
lowing:
II heard Of an old lady who was very much op
posed 10 dancing, but would attend every testivit
l within her power. On one Of these occasion
she attempted to persuade the girls not to dance
that it was shame for them to be hopping abou
the ballroom, and its not decent for you to b
giving your hands to the boys " squeeze Will
dancing oh, my dear childrenl you know it's a
orful sin TO dancel While she rose TO give vel
to her feelings in this exclamation; her petticoa
became entangled among the seats and raised
a little higher than she wished, when It was di'
covered that she had rooden leg and could'f
Notwithstanding most clearly that Han
was in the same fr.
Mr.. Smith advanced with his argument; al
! the court house walls were made 10 ring by tn
cheers ofhis auditors; having discussed sever
questions at ength,wth few incidental illusion
} the bankrupt law, bank rags and the tariff b
took up the charges Of his competitor, and sue
. an eacoriation as he gave Harris,ws never vi
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09
NoXUBEE DEMOCRATIC AssoClA'
TlON.
Macon, August ", lsl5

Macon, August %, lsas.
Mr.. Ediior-Sir AT a meeting o. me be'
noc,.tic Association of Noxubec county Cd
Saturday last. in Macon, on motion, the blow
Ing gentlemen were appointed vice'PFes"e"''
and secretaries Of the Association al the Ea''0"S
precincts in the county: :.
BrookspiHe--Judgo Brooks, ''ce-f'es'oc"''
p. II. Whitock, Secretary. =.
TLuobce' srecinci--G. w. Hinton, Nice.rrc'
s;lrnt; A. f. Fant, Secretary.
Prairie Point--T. j. Moore, Vice President
L. II. Dunn, Secretary.
CooksriHe---J. h. Robbins, Vce.Presdent
John 3. Kelly, Secretary.
Rrookiya--D. W. Lockctt, Nce,Prcsdent
+. I.oomis, Secretary.
Summeyr;lle--Sam. Moore, Nice.President !;
James Smith and A. W. Donald, Secretaries.
Observation-Disclosures Atkinson, Nice'PFesl'
dent; James M.'Colbsr, Secretary.
GdmmiFs--Wm. Galway, Vice.pres'deh' !;
John X. Cotton, Secretary.
On motion OF DR.. w. y. Lyles, the following
| re solutions were then adopted
!. Resolved, That, az testimonial OF our regard,
and as an evidence Of the high appreciation OF
his distinguished services, we tender to me fiof'
II. s. Foote, OF the Senate Of the United states,
a public dinner, at such time as may be convc'
nicnt for him to accept, prior to ihc lst day o.
November next.
Rcsolrcd, That q committee Of five be ap
pointed, to correspond with Mr. Foote on The
subject.
i Whereupon, Ibe following gentlemen were az
pointed: w. d. Lyle, L. Dismukes James N
Gage, J. NJ. Macon, and c. Il. u. Strobe.
On motion OF Major Roger, it was
Reached, That the Democratic Association
meet twice a month and that the Association
meet ON the second Saturday oil next month
On motion Of MAJOR Roger, it was
Resoircd That the President appoint w
members to address t1e Association at It's neA
meeting.
Messrs. L. ]. Duprec and J. NJ Macon wer
then appointed, and James X. Gage as alternate
Tho Association was then addressed b
D Messrs. ]. NJ. Macon, A. ii. Roby, +, DIsmuke
9 and the Hon. John j. McRae.
$ The thanks of the Association were then n
. turned to Mi. McRae, Tor the very eloquent al
dress delivered.
On motion Of G. w. Edwards, il was
Rcsolred That the proceedings OF this NEE
y ing be published in the Columbus Democrat.
q The Association then adjourned.
GEO. b. AUGUSTUS, Pres't.
JAMES X. GAGE, Secretary.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09

- Parliament. His crime is, that be loved his
.ano,ry more than himself; and that be wished
her IN the language Of her own sweet bard 10 DC
-zfeai, glorious and free
Firs, flower of the earth, and first gem Of tue sea
The only hope of the Irish, now seems to De
IN s,D.,ria,ion. They must leave their own
aswee,est Isle Of the Ocean" and come to Ame
RIGA. Here they will find an asylum Of rest anO
Lo,.. n r,eedom-a land broad enough ioT
them all. aud people who will receive tue"
with open arms and welcome hearts.
Since we have quoted from Tom Moore above
h.a Leave here 10 give the whole Of his bea"'
ac,l ode. "Remember thee addressed to Ire,
land. 1t is appropriate to the OCCASION anu ~
.-. La.red Irishman can read il, after hearing
the melancholy news from bis native land WIN
out shedding tears. -.
peusmbe, thee yes while there's lite 10 ln''
"e'''e'''"'' heart
f. hall ,eyer forget thee. all lone as thou art
Mors dear in Thy sorrow, thy gloom ana III.
'oio U'"' showers.
Than, he rest flbe world in their 'unn'es' hours
Vert thou all that wish thee, great glor'ou
wen NV" and free,
rir., fower Of the earth and first gem oil the se'
mish, hail thee with prouder and happier prov
nm @. could | love thee more deeply than now
No. Inv chains as they rankle, thy blood as Il ru"
RI, make thee more painfully dear to my s"nsI
/. " "''' 1884, nest,
o Drink love in each lle.drop that flows from v
D''''" breast.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09

r,c,e, coll6 be Instituted between iae bigh' ne
cbvalrous. the hattie. scared glorious B1's5' sio
Ibe little New Yorker, who, We are aa'is''' DA'
voted against as every time he eogi ~,
7th. Because. there are nov j save anl d, -
su,i.slavs states equally represented m the Sc
nate and should The question become aeelohsl'
,he casting vote Of The yice-Presiden' would de-
eide and whilst Fillmore might rum u;l o. De-
,rsv The North, the noble Butler would sana 'he
We, .,ai 'Is ;, 80, ri.b,. JEFFERSON.
Norubee. August %, 1913.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09

Hos. JAcop THOMPSON. We learn from inc
Osford Organizer .ha.ihis able and indeiatigaD'e
Representative Of the ist district arrived al 'ha'
Dlacc on The Goth ut. The Organizer say, The
i ioohiae finely and II tho hes, spirits. The &C.
counts he brings from The northern states are reai'
" cheering. lie believes sha, Cass and Butler
wil be elected BY the most triumphant majority
.oyer no.par,yism and irec.soilism combined
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09

Mna,,rAxp ONO RAIL. RoAD.-We have re-
ceiyed a copy Of the charters OF this rail roao
comnapy with a map showing the probable route
Of The road, and other documents; also circular
letter from the President Of the company, sidney
Smith. Esq. The crowded state Of our columns
today. renders il impossible for US to give such
, notice or this subject as we had designed and
40 its importance deserves, We shall devote
column or two to ii .hercatlcr--as soon as we cut
afford the space.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09

iced before and never expect TO agath- 'siiii'l
rs,d from the Columbus Democrat the Foies o.
Fillmore. showing tha, upon all occasions be hao
voi.d with the aboliiionisis Of the noTih asaihs'
The south upon the subject Of slavery.
Mr.. Smiths arguments in favor Of the demo
cratic Dolicy were conclusive and enforced IN
manner and style which were ielt and appreciated
rs the admiring crowd, who were eager TO catch
syery word that fell from his lips. Ills structures
uoon the factious and reasonable course OF Tue
whie leaders on the subject OF the Next
can war caused blushed Of shame 10 man
lie the cheeks Of the whig rank and hle' "hFh
,eemed to say "out damRed'sPoi."
Smith is an excellent speaker, and the democ'
racy may depend upon him, wherever chance OF
voiion may throw him during the canvass. lie
argues the point finely and he treats Taylor aOou
right and iaylorism little righier. lie Is sup
erb in the tragic or comic, and on an anecdole
he can beat tbs man that makes thsIn. III
closed with handsome eulogy upon General
Butler and Quitman; and all left the court hous
rejoicing at the result, and with the deermlna'lo
to give a good account OF themselves IN NoNen
Der next
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09
LANlt)FFICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that, the Land
~ Office at this place having been closed
since the first Of July last, n'consequence Of the
resignation, and subsequently the death OIL late
Receiver, will resume business on Monday the
9th OF October ensuing.
WIN. lIOWSlNG, Register.
J. II. WESTBROOk, Receiver,
Columbus, Sept. 9th 1913.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09

1OyERS0R or ORRGos. --'rl- "as"'"s''"
Union Or the 2Oth- ..is says 1--WE understand
al Gen. Shields declines the honor Of The ap.
ointment to the govemorship Of Oregon, in con.
sequence Of the State ofhis health. He is afraid
thai his wopatt twill scarcely permit him to cross
The Rocky mountains, perhaps in the depth Of
winter.
We understand that Gen. Lane. Of Indiana
I has been appointed in his place by the President
Of the United States"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09
GEN. CAss's LETTER.

= Ieel sure thai we need only call attention
IN f.an. Cass's letter TO Mr.. Nicholson, on our
III pape. to ensure for Il attentive perusai by
M omr readers. II has been much misrepre.
,ted and misunderstood. Read il, again and
AIN. Study Il closely, and we think you will
IA. compelled - agree with US, that General
zzz Il perfectly sound and trustworthy on the
~ question and that he expresses his
on ii, with clearness and force never
BASED, If equalled.
o. We are cgibbed for room this week, ant
rs not notice the last Wing. which, we under
ia, for we have not yet had the time to reat
!. sssas several lbs directed at US and the demo
Fafic elector, g. w. L. Smith, Esq. Nor car
W aU.ice. to-day, the wing sub elector, or itine
NJ. volunteer Taylor speaker, Adam Y. Smith
IN, who never mounts stump without tear
! passion 10 tatters" with bis rant and fury
meaning nothing; and who, we learn from
Houston Patriot, relieved himself Of mucl
abundaat bile "in memory Of the Columbu
lssssats - that place on Monday last. Tha
5lIsnlsa vii probably find, in the long run
iis sbuse ofshe press will recoil with terri
iDFce upon liksseif; and he will doubtless b
ayi,ced about Re ides Of November next, iha
bOth more profitable and more pleasant
10 his " greer bag and bis law cases, tina
l. in politics, for which he il but litt
sfher By Temperament or education.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09

or Hon. James NJ. Calhoun, son OF John T.
Calhoun, end resident Of Dallas Go. Ala'' has
taken tho field and il laboring warmly tor cass
and Butler.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09

Gov. McNurr. learn from the vicks.
burg sentlael the 2nd inst, tha, Gov. McNu''
Il expected to return 10 the State within week.
ana viii enter Immediately upon tho canvass.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09

PrxxsyLvANlA.--The democratic state oon'
yention OF Pennsylvania, has nominated "o''''
Lonp.treth. as their Candidate for Governor
The Wing Convention has nominated "''''a"
/ Armstrong. The election takes place 0"
Tuesday the 10th Of October neat
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09

~ ,lhe communication 81 our fair Cores.
.onasn, "a n was received too late Tor Insertion
y .l.y,. = - sHwsIi en1eayor 10 give II q
lace IN our next.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09

MOLE COPIES Of the DEMOCRAT can
mad BY new Subscribers, ill the'elec.lon' al
FRY CENTS in advance. Five copies TOR
7'pelre copies for IS; Twenty-Five copies
sl0; Forty.iive copies for $40.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09
RE CAREFUL OF CouNTERFEITs.

BE CAREFUL OF COUNTERFElIS.
How 10 avoid them:--Each Agent who sells
the genuine Brandreth Pills, has a Certificate OF
Agency, which has been engraved at q vast e1'
pcnse. Itrepresents the Manuhclory NJ ohS
Sing, on the banks Of the Hudson River, and IS
signed BIZ DR.. Brandre'h, and bis seal stamped
upon The paper, also fac-simile Oiihe labels up
on the boxes. Compare them.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09

An interesting political discssssion took place.
On the 10Th instant. at Baton Rouge The ret,'
dence Of General Taylor, between Geo1Ge o.
Lacey. ESD, of that place, who is called "a Young
Demos,henes of Democracy" and Mr. Jones'
talented young wing OF Plaquemine' Inc
n,;,c;nal points debated were III reference To lhe
opinions Of Cass and Taylor upon the "llmo'
nroyi.o. 1t was conceded by Mr.. J"nes' tlia'
.Cass is no, how in favor q The Wtmot doctrine
In, opposed to the same" and he asserted 'ha'
Taylor has no where committed himself tor o.
ooainst the extension Of slavery Mr. Lacey
insisted mainly tina, Gen. Taylor has not showf
himself opposcd 10 the Wilmot proTiso, but OF
Tho contrary, appears to be in favor OF IT, I'M
nos;,;on was sustained-lsi, by the Signal cor
70 .pnndence ID, by the letters 10 Mctonkey
Ard. by the assertion Of the leading wings u
Congress, and all the principal wing papers
, The North. and by General Taylor's tact acqn'
+, asecnce therein, and lastly. BY the admission
| Mr ZONES, that Taylor "has nowhere commute
/ bim.elt for or against the exclusion of slavery
The discussion seems to have terminated mo-
r favorably for the democratic oraor-ail his pos
lions being trumphantly sustained. IL rs &c
= ainly very significant matter, when me NeN
It Of Gen. Taylor are thus canvassea' !" ''e ~
. place of his residence, among his nearest %f'g
|. bors and acquaintances. II a large mhl'r''y
d them believe that he is unsound upon the m
10 important questions Of the day; i itey svow !
Sc opinion in his very presence. and }he obstinate
" refuses to come forth in irankS explicit 'iec
" ration of his sentiments, what/must the PEG
~ elsewhere conclude lf,'hc grand jury, r.
til the vcinage, prcseM for these p"''''
n, '.crimes and misdemean'Es,X and he WI.
c. even when put upon trial, qe plea Of
! guilty." i, will not take :lD9N"m n ,s',
en- themes" to CONVINCE the " "a N--ss .sAs9h
t ihey should render verdi
against him., /,
ID. We arg 'gradfcd a, the spirit manifested
lie. our ricnls in all parts Of Louisiana, and me
lor idcnt expectation they have OF carrying
no State ior the democratic noninees.--hobdc
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1848-09-09
Columbus Female Institute

yuyllE duties ofths Institution will be resumed on
- Monday, October End
The course OF Education under tie personal in
struction Of the Principal, assisted by competent
number Of Teachers of the highest standing, is de-
signed to be luA, thorough, an finished.
The scholastic year is nided into two sessions Of
five months each, commencing respectively onsihc
LIST Of October, and lst March. Pupils viii be ad.
mitted into the Institution at any time Of the year
and viii be charged for tuition only from the date
OF entrance TIL the close oithe current session.
Terms Payable one.half in Advance.
N $50. nr..4,,,.nt ia. Gass;nn Sir OF