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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10
WHITE PLAINS, Greene County, Ga.
I.u,,.,v 81 lEIQ

January c'st, lS49.
We the undersigned take pleasure in announ :
ing to the Public. for the benefit Of hose who are
unfortunately laboring under that dire and dread
full disease known as Cancer, as well as lndo.
lent Tumors and NAL gnant Ulcers, that DIR.
Burnham Shepherd, is in possession of remedy
that will in most cases thoroughly eradicate and
cure, while in oil, we believe it will do much
for the relief of those affections, heretofore, so
battling and deiying to The skill OF the medical
men.
We have been personally acquainted with DR..
8. for l9 months, as we'll as intimate with his
practice during that time, and believe him to be
a gen,eman-one who would not impose himself
on any community by false pretenIes. In testi-
mony of what We have seen Of his practice, we
certify that Mrs. Dunn, residing in Greene Coun.
ty. Georgia, lady Of high responsibility, aged
about 4S years, was afflicted with what seemed
to be a genuine Scirrhus Tumor Of the right
breast, from the year 1912 10 the year lS47, du.
ring which time she consulted many Physicians,
all Of whom regarded her affection as purely can
esrous. In October le47, having despared of
receiving any benefit from the Faculty, she was
induced 10 consult DR.. s., and absut the LIST OF
November thereafter, she was placed under his
treatment, which consisted otboth local and con.
s,tutional He treated her case about three
months, during which time we were frequently
with Mrs D., and saw the Doctor making his
applications, and we can confidently say that at
the expiration Of the above stated time, her gen
eral health and spirits which had already much
dcciaed, was greatly improved, and not trace
or semblance Of the local malady remained
We have often seen Mrs. Dunn since (shs being
family connection and consulted her on the
subject Of her disease, as well as examined hel
infinitely, and have observed no tendency to a
return Of the disease. All who are acquainted
with the true character of cancerous affections
know their great liability to return even atel
they have been apparently radically cured, par
tisularly when treated by the knife, but in he1
case no such disposition is manifest up to thi
date, and we confidently trust and believe tina
the thorough constitutional treatment to which
she was subjected, will free her from such lia
biluv. E.W. ALFRIEND, NJ. D.
! ". L. ALFRlENR, N. D.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10

Mr.. Calhoun was again taken yesterday with
slight iaintng fit in the lobby of the Senate,
and was carried to the Vice Presidents ROOM
After taking sometime OF a stimulating charac>
ter he was restored, and left the capitol for his
lodgings. It's said that he has only overworked
himself and will soon DO well. Some of hi.
friends, however, are seriously concerned at his
condition. ! learn this morning he is better, ant
that he passed good night. His physician,
understand, prescribes absolute repose and ex
empton from all company and labor.
Correspondent efhe Charleston Mercury.
Later accounts state that Mr. Calhoun had al
most entirely recovered and though still feeble
was able TO resume his seat in the Senate.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10
GENERAL TAYLOR AND HIS APPOINT

The Now Orleans Courier Of the Slst ult,
in an article in reference to appointments to Of
Gcer under the new administration, says
"Tho President elect on the very day he left
Baton Rouge assured some olbis military friends
in whom lie places implicit confidence, that he
would dismiss no man from office except Tor
cause, aud that he saw no reason why he should
not renew The commissions OF individuals whose
conduct in office was not liable tocensure. This
course is approved and recommended to him by
some of his mos, intimate lrrnds-those whom
no trusts and values the most. The sentiments
which aciuate these gentlemen, and which
prompted General Tay lor TO adopt them as the
rule of his conduct, cannot be felt or understood
BY the herd Of office seekers--who would bar
gain for an appointment with the same GOODNESS
and indifference that they would show in buying
or selling plug of tobacco or pound OF sugar
They cannot appreciate Gen. Taylor's motives
for refusing to promise office to them. There
is no logic by which they can be made to under
stand them! You might as well talk heather
Greek to them as say the President cannot MAKE
such promises without violation Of propriety
Proprety indeed that's beautiful word to ute
in the face OF man who wants 10 he colIecto
of the por, of New Orleans! You would hav
better chance Of being listened 10 ifyou shout
talk about propreiy TO q hungry OK in Glove
field! But still the rules OF prcprety exist in tn
mind of every gentleman OF high and honorable
| feelings, and although not understood by vulga
souls, they are not going to be transgressed b
General Taylor"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10
BY TELEGRAPH.
O'Riclly's Line.
ARRIVAL OF GEN. TAYLOR IN NASH
WILLIE.

NASHVILLE, Fen. Z, 1910, 8 o'clock p NJ.
Gen. TAYLOR arrived at 10 o'clock A. NJ. AL.
though thousands from the country were deferred
from being here on account ofthe Cholera, he
was greeted by enthusiastic shouts Of a
great multitude. After moving at the head
of large procession through the city, he
was received by Gov. Brown as the guest Of the
State in an address, TO which Gen. Taylor re.
sponded in speech of Is OF 90 minutes, which
was earnestly delivered but which we could moi
hear lie will leave tomorrow Sth on the Dan.
lei Boone in expectation Of meeting the Court
land al Smithland. BANG Il co.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10

or The Ladiea Of the Baptist Church in this
place will furnish collation. on the evenings Of
I'aesday AMI Wednesday next. See their notice
to the public in another column. rich treat
may be expecled--Let all, who can make Il con.
venicn,, attend.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10

or We are indebtedtoth the Hon. w. s. Feath.
erston for copy Of a military recognoisancc Of
California and New Mexico by Emory, Albert,
Cooke and Johnson. Also to Messrs Davis and
Featherston for copies Of the Presidents las,
annual message with tho accompanying docu.
ments.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10

DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
On our 6rst page, will be found a well timed
and well written article from the Mssissippian,
on the subject ola Stale Convention, to which
we direct the attention OF the reader. Al no pre-.
yous time, within the last ten or fifteen years
perhaps has there been so urgent necessity for
the Democratic party ofthe State to meet togeth
er through their accredited agents, delegates fresh
from among them and fully informed as to their
wishes and opinions-in order 10 settle upon the
plan ofthe coming political campaign, and select
their Candidates for the various State officers. A
State Convention must be held, and we entire.
" concur in the recommendation made by the
Democrats assembled at the Capitol last Decsm.
Der, that the city Of Jackson should be the place
and The first Tuesday Of June merit the time o.
holding the Convention, and we believe thai
this recommendation will meet very generally
with the appreciation Of the Democrats in this
part ofthe State.
The Wing party, Notwithstanding our greatly
diminished majority at the Presidential election
lest fall, know that they have no chance Of car.
ryinR the State but through eur divisions "Un-
iOn u success" Let this be our motto, and with
he proper energy, and the spirit Of concession
and compromise rs to men, which fairly organ
yed State Convention is calculated to engender
and diiiuse through Gus ranks. Ne may safely
count upon glorious victory nett November.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10

0~rWe are indebted to the Hon. A. q. Brown
Tor copy Of the speech Of the Hon. X. X.
Meade Of Va, on the PAcheco slave case; also
for pamphlet copy Of the address Of the south.
ern members Of Congress TO their constituents.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10

CALIFORNIA Com GREAsE.-A Yankee down
east las invented this specific for the use ofgold
hunters The operator is to grease himself well,
lay down on TIE top of hill, and then roll to The
bottom. The gold, and "nothiug else" will
stick to him, Price, eo4 PER boz.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10

or The New Orleans Delta ESTIMATES the
number Of applicants for sffice, including tho
deputyships, in thai city, at lA7O, just lH Tor
each Office.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10
GEO. Il. EAIGHAs-
GeneraI AsenI and Coliec- :

tItiltfHI AsCHi uflU IOIIert g
"A}iNU .5caiet IL Co.ul5ss, respectful,
4 DIR his services TO the pubic generally a. G.,
lsctOF and General Agent, aud hopes b. sirc, s,ts1
ton to business to render entire satisfaction l. :.
who NAV sntfus; him with their patronage.
pOdice al Dr.. Spillmsn's Drug Stors.
Columbus, FED 10, ls49
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10
NOTICE.

AWING to circumstances which the Subscli>
- Der must control, he will wind up his earth.
ly concerns by the LIST of March.
He has been in the hands Of the Phistines too
long-He desires to come out from among them.
HN0 the customers of the Blacksmith Shop
- near the City Hall, he would say that it is
permanently established, with the best workmer
and materials; and as much lberality of time
and term as elsewhere. The interest Of the Re.
sponsibility is respectfully solicited.
10. CONVICTION.
Columbus Feb. 10, ls49. 1913.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10

or The Mobile Advertiser Of the 3lSl ul'.
says Mrs. Taylor, wife Of the President elect
Col. Bliss and lady and MAJ. Hunt and lady ar
rived in that city on the ayPreyiOus from New
Orleans, and took Passag e, tHesRAe evening Oh
the steam boat EmperOrs fer Montgomery on
their way to Washington. +,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10

Orr FOR CALIFORNIA The last Monroe
Democrat contains the Constitution aud namcs
OF the officers and members Of company who
Jeff Aberdeen on Saturday last for the gold rc'
gion in California. These gentlemen seem to
have gone about the business in the right way.
They have evidently looked well and cautiously
before they made The leap. The Constitution is
drawn up with much circumspecton, and con
iains provisions calculated to meet every eonih-
gency during their pilgrimage through the wilder.
ness and after their arrival in the land Of golden
promise. Its signed by fifty names, the com
plemcnt fixed by the lst article We send them
"God speed" in their adventurous journey
May good luck be e'crthc attendant on their way,
and may all their bright ancipatons be realized
in the valley Of the Sacramento.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10

01-John Smith has gone to California. This,
il is said dsposes Of one hard case; bu, there are
many more .'of the same sort left"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10

aTSrErHEs A. BaowN is IA candidate for the Office
ofClerk Of the Probate Court Of Lowndes County.
Election in November next.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10
no THE PUBLIC.

The Ladies of the Baptist Church, feeling du.
" impressed with the liberaty of the Columbus
public in having so generously sustained them in
their efforts to provide for the necessities oftheiI
church. take this mode Of returning their thanks
to their friends, and of notifying them that they
will, on Tuesday and Wednesday evening next
furnish a collation. for the purpose of raising
funds to procure window blinds for The church;
at which time, they will be more than happy tt
receive them and contribute again to their socia
enjoyment for the evening.
Admittance at the door, rs cents.
Feb'v 6, lS4s.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10

RFWe are authorized TO announce DANIEL VIII,
IIAAs asa candidate for reelection 10 the Office o
ClsTk Of the Probate Court L0wndes County al the
November election.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10

t1r Emigration to the gold region Of Cali
iornia seems she the order Of the day in all
paris Of the country. The New York Herald
givcsa list Of 30 vessels which have sailed from
the United States for California since the 7h
Of December last--1hese vessels carried $40
passengers. hsnumbcr itsays, added to those
who have LETT Oregon, tho Sandwich Islands,
Mexico Peru, &C., will swell the aggregate Of
adventurers a. the 'ligglns" to atou, 10000 -
II is further stated Nat there are now advertised
Tor California nearly 100 vessels, oil Of which
will probably sail within the next six weeks,
carrying about 5000 passengers. Within Few
months, California will doubtless contain a sui.
fcisnt population to entle her to come into the
Union as a State.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10
GIN. GEORGE McDurFrE.-The Charleston

GEN. GEORGE McDurFrE.-The Charleston
Mercury of the 30lh ult. says;
ave are much grathed in being able to state,
upon the authority ola letter from his physician,
which we have ourselves seen, that the health
Of Gen. McDufie is improving under the water
cure treatment. 10 which he is At present sub
hitting. The General is now at MiOedgeville.
Ca, and bis friends entertain hopes ola Perma-
nsnt amelors.ion Of HE health"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10

TnE TEsAs RAseER AND BRizos GUAao Is
the name Of a new Paperrseenlly started At Wash
ingiOh, Texas, By J. Lancaster, ESQ, formerly
Of this Stats. Il is.a large and beautifully
printed weekly, well hllsd With useful and inter
esiing matter. The sdaOfial fevines both tai en'
and industry. We very sheerOliy place ''tho
Ranger" on our exchange list, and wish lie en-
terprisine proprietor every success.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10
MORE OF THE CALIFORNIA FEVER

MORE OF THE CALIFORNIA FEVER.
The Washington Union publishes letter from
Gen. Persifor F. Smith, dated at Panama, Janu-
uary 7, which represents the situation Of affairs
al Calornia as "rcally most extraordinary" and
that mo account. we had are exaggerated.'--
From good authority he learned that there had
had been brought to Val paraiso and Lima to be
run into lars, gold to the amount nearly Of ST..
500 600. The British Consul told Gen S. that
he had forwarded $4,000 ounces from Panama
across the Isthmus; and Lieutenant Wood, of
the British Navy, says that "the trnth is beyond
he accounts we have" Gen. s. thinks "it will
/ be impossible to prevent the troops from desert
ng," &c. lie speaks Of the enormous difficult
ties Of crossing the lsthmus--S20 piece being
asked for mule loads of one third Of the ordinary
weight--hour at $40 barrel-and 'rhe inhab-
itants Of the town alarmed at TIE prospect of pcs.
thence and famine.
Another letter in the Union, dated 9Th Janua.
~. from an United States officer, says that the
passage across the lsthmus is "inconceivabIy
difFicut'-that five hundred emigrants are on
their route over the lshmns, aud about four hun.
drcd passengers were waiting at Calao and
VALPARAISO for the steamer California of which
nothing had been heard Seventeen hundred
persons had sailed from Valparaiso for California
np to the 10Th December, and the gold fever at
Panama was lawfully prevalent"
The New York Herald publishes letter from
Mazatlan, of December Goth, which states that
the washings in California had ceased, owing 10
lhc cold weathcr--the whole region being cover,
ed foot deep wih Snow. Some had bnIt log
cabins, intending TO pass the winter on The spot
The letter says;
"The richness Of the place, as well as The eH.
tent, far surpasses any account yet published of Il
gold being found ncarlyd hundred miles soutl
of the original discovery. 1t is supposed thai
about $4,000, 900 will have been extracted since
discovery. This appears to be too large; but
iudyinc from the number of persons working
saw five thousand--and their average gains PEI
day, it will pass 100000"
Immense numbers from that coast were pre-
I, pafinr to leave Tor the m mes but conveyance,
were Difficult, to be had;--and Mr.. Parrot, L. s
Consul, with important dispatches for the Cover
! nor OF California, was impatlenty waiting 70
some man.of. war to take them to California.
No less than twenty-seven vessels had Sailec
from Honolulu (ssniwich islands, alone, for Sal
Francisco, with some 400 white passengers ans
e 900 natives.
!. Oregon is said to be nearly depopulated by Iht
gold feYer--somc 1000 having left.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10

n VIZ are authorized to announce THOMAS
b BROOKS as candidate for the Office Of Asses.
scr OF Taxes for Lowndes County, at the ensuing
election in November next.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10

Upon opening The matters in this Bill contain
ed, and it appearing TO the satisfaction of th
Court that the Detendcnt Sam. 7. ButterwoH
ia not an inhabiant of this State, but resides be
yond the limits thereof SO that the ordinary pro
cess of this Court cannot be serted upon him
II is therefore ordered that unless the said de
PENDANT Bultervorth appear on or before the frs
day OF the next ,errn Of this Court, to he holder
at the Court House in the Town Of Columbus o
the first Monday in November next, and plea
answer or demu to the Bill Of Complaint tn
several allegations therein contained Will 0'fa
ken for confessed, and such order and deere
made therein as he Vice Chancell or may deeI
equitable and Just.
It's further ordered that copy Of this order D
inserted in the columbus Democrat news
paper published in the towa of Columbus Mlssi'
sippi once a week for one month successIVell
4 true copy frcm the minutes. o,
Test - 8. HOSMER, Clerk.
July Q. le49-l5-3o-6w.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10
II. BENTON on THE AGITATION OF
THE SLAVERY QUESTION.


In February. 1880, more than eighteen yeas
400. in debate in the United States Senate
Col. Benton uttered the following prophetic an
euaes in reference TO the agitation Of the slave
question.
4 have. said Col, Benton. been full, am a
fiaid tedious. on the subject Of slavery MY a
pology must be found in the extraordinary intro
duciion of this topic BY the Senator from Massa-
chuset,s (Nr. Wsbsier.) foresee that this sub
ect is 10 act great part il the future politics Of
this country that il is to be made one of the in
siniments Of a momeniols movement, MT TOR d.
vidng the Cnon-something more practicable
and more damnable than that. The prevention
Of world Of woe may depend upon the demoera'
cy of the non. siaveholding States. The preser.
| yation of their own republican Liberties may de-
pend upon il. Never was their siead'asi adhe-
sion to the prin, ipes they profess AMI to their
natural allies, more necessary than at present.
To them have been speaking 10 them con
tinue to address myself | besesch and imPofe
them to suffer their feelings against slavery to
have no effect upon their political conduct; 10
| Join in no combinations against the South ioF
/ that cause leave this whole business to our
selves think they can well let it alone upon
every principle Of morals or policy. Are they
/ Christians Then they can tolerate what Christ
and his Apostles could bear. Are they patriots
Then they can endure what the constitution per-
ms. Are they philosophers Then they can
| bear the abstract contemplation of the ills which
inflict others, not them. Are they friends and
sympa,hisers Then they must know that the
wearer the shoe knows best where IT pinches,
and is most concerned to get il off Are they
republicans Then they mus, see the downfall
ofthemse!ves and the elevation of their adverse
ries in the success OF a crusade. under fedora
banners, against their natural allies in the South
and West
Let the Democracy Of the North remember
that il 10 the tendency of all confederacies to lie
generate into "a sub-confederacy among the pow
erfu|, Tor the government and oppression of tht
weaker members. Let them recollect that am
bition is the root Of these sub conGederacies re
ligion, avarice, and geographical antipathies thu
instrument of their nominations; oppression. civ
il wars, pilIage and tyranny, their end So say
the history of all contederacies. Look at them
The Amphyctonc league. the Germanic con
federation, the seven United Provinces, the thr
teen Swiss Cantons Let the Democracy of tn
North remember these things, and then eschev
as they would fly the incantations of the serpen
the siren songs Of ancient foes who would emil.
their feelings in Il concert Of action which is t
end in arrayng one half ofthe States ofthe Tn
ion against the other.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10

A Freshsnpply fLandrsths celebrated Garden Seeds
II just received by 4, n. Jones u Co,
Crop Of leie.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-02-10
HOW ARD HOUSE.

AKNNlNNluVNlI wv tNRA VI
Columbus, Mississippi
Rates
Board without LJging, per month, $40 90 90
Board with Lodging, 10 w
Board with Lodging per wsek oo
Board without Lodging, W
Man and Horse per day, ! o.
Man and Horse pc night, sup. 4 break "
Man per day, ..
Single Meal, ,nN
February 2, l54a--lS-s2-2w'
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N CiIANCERY.
July Rules 1913.

Robert Jemison Jr ct, al, District Chan
215 Gerry Court ith]
Samuel + Buterwortb, State of Mssis
1t, ais. spp held at Go
lumbus,
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