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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29
TURKEY.

Nothing new iranspred. II is said that Brit.
ish Fleets have received orders to withdraw from
the Dardanels. The Russian Ambassador has
the Grand Nizler, and diplomatic relations be.
tween the countries may be said to be- re sumed
We are informed thai the difficulty between the
Emperor OF Morocco and the French has been
satisfactorily adusledl
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29

y, !. 4. 7: ,:"' '' , :.;.
character as this. The Overture 70 tho Opera Of
zampa was exquisitey performed--.thc song "Gono
10 the Calmness' was given with ccarncss and effect.
AT the opening of part Second, MIR. MARKsrtts per
fonneda piece from one Of De Berriot's concerto in
the most exquisite manner, in fact it is seldom we
have heard him equalled on this admirable instru
mont The song "Sweet Years of Youth was per-
haps the gem Of the nght--it was so beautfuyap.
proprate, amidst $50 many and so young"-that it's
effect will DO almost ineilaceable-it was song that
touched the heart and was felt in such IN assem-
bly, as that. "Man the Lilo Boat one Of Russel's
hvcrte songs, was performed with an enthusiasm,
which is a sure indication Of genius.
But to select all the individual beauties of this
paradise Of music, would require an ADLER pen than
ours--and would be more appropriate for vel, writ.
ten sketch, than mere notice such as this is inten
died to be- The last performance was the only one
that can'ed regret, and that only because it ras the
last and all left with music enoughto fill their dreams
tor at least week TO come and with heartfelt thanks
to Mr.. MEANS and his Assistants, for constituting
30 much and SO well, to their enjoyment
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29

A CERTAIN CURE FOR CoLps.-As The se,>
SON ior colds is approaching, give you RENE
dy have never known to aiI--lhree cents worth
of licqourice; three cents worth ofrock candy.
three cents worth of gumarabic; put them in n
quart of waer, simmer them till thoroughly dis.
solved then add three cents worth OF paregoric,
and like quantity OF anlimonia wine Let il
cool aud sip whenever the cold is troublesome
1t is pleasant in6Ilble, cheap and good. Its
cost is fifteen cents.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29

z We acknowledge the receipt from cur Old
friend, o. T. keller Of a very 6ne copy Of aPrO-
verbal Philosophy and thousand Lines" By Martin
FsFqahar Tupper-ike best practical philosopher Of
thesge, at least in his writings.
Ma. KEEIER has just opened large lot oil vaiua-
DE books, embracing most Ofthe popular WORKS o.
the day. which he win offer At public auction on Mon
dayevenins next. Call all ye. who want an iniellee-
tual feast--snd see and buy.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29

We are indebted to the Charleston Mercury for
the following news from Washington city. These
dispatches show that upto the 2lst oil attempts to
Uganize have proved fruitess but give us hope that
speaker will be elected a, the next effort
WASHINGTON, Dec, 90, Z, r. NJ.
caucus committee Of both parties is held 10
night to report a plan Of organization for tho
Hose.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29
FRANCE.

Personal qnarres Of members resulted in some
half dozen dueIs Il now suggested to change
the legislative assembly into a constitutional body
invested with power Of elecling the President and
extending the terms Of bis office TO such period
as may avoid the necessity oil frequent appeals
To universal s1fjrage
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29

The SPgAKER.--Atthe session of 1889. The
attempt to elect Speaker, was unayaing until
the 10th December, when Mr.. Hunter. Of Vir
ginia, was chosen. In the meantime, Hon. J
q. Adams, ac1ed By a Gail Vi Inc House, as speak.
or, pro ten.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29
WASHINGTON, Die. 81, 6r.

The House Of Representatives met to-day and
adjourned wiihou, taking any vote for Speaker.
This course is the result Of determination to
await the action OF the Committee of Conference
in regard TO the Speakershp.
The Northern markets are duh.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29
WssnrNsroN, Dec. q. s so IN.

The British steamer Hecate, arrived at Wash
ington this afternoon, having on board Sir Henry
Bulwer, lady and suite. They have taken rooms
at Willard's National Hotel
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29

RESIGNATION OF Col. Fremont New
York Mirror SAYS that this gentleman has writ.
len to the department at Washington, rendering
his resignation as Commissioner, to run the
boundary Tine between oa' Esceoly acquired Ter.
ritories With Mexico
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER
HIBERNIA.


No new feature. in mercantile affairs. Pro.
duce market steady but not active. Cotton dull.
and holders, in the ab-eoce Of much demand.
have reduced their price full one eight penny.
Sales OF the week. 1900 bales The Commit.
tees quotations are, Fair Upland aud Mobile,
six and half pence; o lean. six and three ,ousths
The grain trade yery tame
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29
PUBLIC SALE

ON the 18th of January, 1850, for Bills on houses
" of good standing in Mobile, or New Orleans, on
IL months.
22O YOUNG AND LIKELY NEGROES,
so head horses and mules. Cattle, Hogs Farming
Unteusils &c ALSO-5i00 acres well improved
Prairie lands. Csc hand bills) II. D. RHODES.
Fox Trap, Noxubee county, Mise
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29

Only 10 PASSENGERS went out in the last steam
shi p fox California, which sailed from N. York.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29

On the subject Of behavior in company, Leigh
Richmond gives the following excellent advice 10
his daughters:
"l'e cheerful but not gigglers. Be serious,
hut not dull BE communicative but not forward.
BE kind but not servile. Beware of siyIhought
less speeches; although you may forget them,
others will not Remember Gods eye is in cv.
cry place, and his ear in every company Be-
ware of leyily and familiarity with Young men; a
modest reserve, without aGtcmtion, is he only
safe path. Court aud encourage serious and con.
versation; and do not 20 into valuable company
without endcavoring to improve by the inter-
course permitted to YOU Nothing is more uube-
coming, when one part Of a company is cnga-
god in profitable and interesting conversation,
than that another part should be tritng,gilgling,
and talking comparative nonsense to each olh>
er.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29

N0vemher Il 81 A. NJ.

November III 81 Am.
The election yeste day vas "A dut affair All
day long the rain pe,tcd It's meuiesD. and the AT
mosphere was s'll enough to house the house.
living population OF this city, There were polled
al the two section ballot boxes in all. 1863 votes
which is scarcely one,eighth the number of male
residents here. The number of votes counted
up Ia adjournment last evening was three hun.
dred, Burnett for Governor, is running ahead
and stands City, first and foremost On The con
grcssiona ticket first comes Wright, with Kew.
en- bard after. while Elaslead is whining IN
sharply. Gilbert is coming up steadily. and there
is much scattering for the rest. The Inspectors
meet again at 0 to finish their work Th, Nc.
Kim is casting of, aud this must suffice for the
present. Weather fine to-day.
The Major Eastland brought from Cha.
gres thiry.eight passengers, among whom
there is $4,000 in god dust
The Pacific News Of the 18th, says:
We regard it is almost certain that Burnett is
elected Governor; and we think that either Nc.
Dougald or Roman, the candidate Of the san
joaquin district, is elected Lieutenant Governor
Nor do we believe that either OF the results will
be egarded with dissatisfaction by any large por
ton of the community.
The Alta California of Nov. 25th, SAYS:
The MINEs,-Such has been the bad state
of the roads for the last week that we have very
little intelligence.
APPOINTMENT ny THE GOVERNOR j H.
Foster, of his city, has been appointed by Gov
Riley, Notary Public in and for tn, District Of
San Francisco.
We take the following from the Panama Star
Of the An inst
There is bat little sickness on the Isthmus -
Two or three vessels have recently arrived whose
crews being affected with scuryy, have been sent
to the hospital in this CITY.
The spectators in tickets for the steamer did
large bus neS: last week. Steemge tickets.
in some instances, sold as high as 5000
About 1900 emigrants bound 10 California
have arrived in this city within the last weeks
The Star says:
Panama is becoming Ameritanized very rapid
w. Already the streets are assuming new names,
and Gale de Ia Marced is now better known as
Main street than by its original cognomen. We
think it is sale to say the citizens ofthe United
States now in Panama, en- route for California.
outnumber the adult male inhabitants, natives OF,
this city
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-29
Later From California.

By the arrival here this morning of the brig
Maj. Eastland Capt. Wells, from Cnagres the
ION inst, we have received he Alta California
and the Pacific News from San Francisco to the
18th ult.
The steamer Panama left San Francisco the
18Th Of November, aud arrived at Panama on
The 4th ms ant, with two hundred and forty pas
,en4cis.
We take the following from the Alta Caliior.
MIA the 10Th Nov, relative to the voting OF the
18Th:
TnE NorE or THE CoNsTIrUrIoN.-The vote
on the constitution III this district was much less
IN It's lItol than was anticipated. This was ow.
ing To the fact that those who got upthe "peo.
PIES Ticket neglected to pu, on their ballots
the words For the Constitution" la conse
quence ol this oversight some ten or eleven hun
dred votes we're lost, which were undoubtedly in
its favor
The daily crescent., 1849-07-02

r~st
CRUEL ExFERmENF.-Ihe New York Day
Book says that the intelligence Of the respite which
has been granted by Gov. Fish to the convict
Wood, sentenced to be hung on the 22d. for the
murder Of his wife, was pufposely kept from him,
and the usual preparation for his execution made,
to see if be would not, when the dreaded huur Of
his execution arrived, make a confession Of his
guilt His clergyman was with him in the morn.
ing. He wept most bitterly, but still protested that
he was innocent; and after the most solemn ap-
peal made 10 lim by Mr.. EdmOnds, the keeper,
Wood, as giving his last words, denied mis- guilt,
and protested that the witnesses who were his enc
mics, had sworn his life away.
Ten o'clock had been fixed for his execution.
At nine, one of the deputy keepers went into the
cell and holding his watch before the prisoner
told him his time was nearly expired, and asked
him 4 he had any thing 10sqg. Wood replied that
be had told MF. EdmOnds the truth, and he could
only repeat that he was innocent and them for the
last time, as he supposed, recapitulaled the evi-
dence and explained away the strong points against
him.
Mr.. Jackson then told him That he had a very
nice coffin prepared for him, and that he would be
deCently buried upon which he replied that il
would make no odds what kind Of a coffin he had
he e-only cared about his soul and that he should
meet his fate like man.
At length Mr.. Edmonds announced the joyful
tidings of the repreve-which Wood received with
loy-appearing to be perfectly paralyzed by the
news.
We do not wonder that after being kept in such
an agony, in order to make experiments upon his
fears, thar he should be supplied by the sudden
news that they had been triaing with his tortures
Of mind. 1t was a shocking experiment
The daily crescent., 1849-07-02
THE FfREMEN OF THE LAND. D....a4 rli1A coor.

Enalaud, thOu at justly proud,
Or thy men 90 tried and brave;
Wei thy voice nay boast alond
VI our nqafliieu on the wave.
Gallant isloWsl well they grace
British scHg and hero story
They viii thAs fem0st place
When yatQr c0znfT her fr0ops Of el1Ty.
Bat orr etiea long hafe shown
Those that match the sailor band
COafBRe Hohly claims her own
In the kfamea Of fhs Land
tSixe then Honor. give them Fame,
a health 2 bands that hght the Flsme
When The red sbeea winds and whirl,
In ths coil Of ffightlul dsath:
when the hammered smoke nnfufis.
AID the hot walls drink our breath
When The far od crowd appeass
Choking IN the demOa glare,
And some helpless form upfaan
IN that iurnece Of Despair;
Save oh. save = the people efy.
But who plneks The human brand
Who will Do the deed o. die
Ah 9 kilena1l Of The lsaHd
= hen give them h0nOr Eire them PANE.
a heath @ hands that tghtths klams.
They who march to baitle.iisld
With the bullet aad the sword
They who 70 % take or yield
Life upon the crimson sward
They Whe measuIe blade 90 biade
They who offer hot for shot
Leaf their heaHs be deemed AFRAID.
LEST their names should bear blot
Never shall such soldier live.
Never thsll such spirit stand.
In ihe noble rank we give
10 the FiFeuenot the Land.
Lheu give them Honor. give fhem Fame
And drink @ hands tina 6gbt the Flame
The daily crescent., 1849-07-02

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. SoUrH-Pre-
vious to the division of the Methodist Epscopal-
Church in the United States, by which the North
and the South became separated that church was
the largest in this country, numbering more than a
million OF fmembeB. But the unhappy contentious
about slavery made two Of il, which, of course SO
reduced the membership as to prevent either half
from repeating their frequent boast Of being the
largest denomination in the Uhion. The Northern
division is the largest, but, that part could not
fellowship with the South enough TO live with them
as brothers, il goes hard now 10 include them in
their church statistics in order TO outnumber the
other secis. But while the North has decreased
Tor several years since the division took pace the
south has steadily gained in numbers. We learn.
from the Southern Christian Advocate that there
are now IN the South nineteen Annual Conferences,
including the Southern States and the Indian Ter
l'ory; The general superintendence Of the whole
,or .,i te hanas OF four Bishops the regular pas
tota ana missionary work is entrusted t1 the care
9I i4fo travelling preachers, being an increase
uufh'g the past year of 70. The total number Of
supe fSRnuated preachers is lOS, and Of local
preachers 5GSo, decrease Of Il6, though some Of
% tuo ~ CS'lereIces give no returns. The total num-
ne[ OL ne!n9sFs Is 49l 7S6, viz: whites 1854 25S
coiored lS4, ,l55, Indians 3375 exhibiting upon the
returns OF last year the large increase Of 96 939
Ahe missionary collections of the past year are re-
pofseo rom sixteen OF the nineteen Conferences
ana amount 10 llttie upwards of SOS OOO Put.
ting down the Conferences not reporfed sccorjir,g
TO the returns of the previous year. the aggragts
missionary revenue will stand at abont e67 1lo0 an
improvement Of more than $1,000 upon last wears
operations. The immense property vested n The
Book Concern, SC, claimed in part bv he Sootb
aud in whole by the NoFth still remains without a
settlement. But whether the South should finally
obtain what they consider their just portion Of that
property or not, they viii move on strongly; for
although they have endorsements from slavery.
they are a body Undetermined, efficient men. And
whether the North extend TO them the hand Of
iraternal friendship or not il will make but Iftla
difference 70 th6m.- Boston Olivs Branch.
The daily crescent., 1849-07-02

ABxssINIAN MONks.- While we had
been standing on the top Of the steps, had heard
from time 10 time some ineompTehensible sounds
which seemed to arise from anlong the green
branches OF the palms and fig-trees, 10 corner of
the garden at our feet - What y said 10 a baaSI
ed C0pt, who was seated on the stems g q thaf
strange howlmg noise which hear among the
trees 4 have heard II several times when tha
ruslllng Of the wind among the branches has died
away for moment. II sounds something ike 4
chant, or dismal, moaning sOng only il IS differ
ant in lts cadence from any thing that have heard
before. That noise, replied The monk a
the sound Of the service Of the church. which iS
being chanted by the Abyssinan monks Come
down the steps, and will show VOu their chanel
and their library. The monastery which thev fre-
quenied IN thls desert has fallen 90 decays and they
now live here, their numbers being recruited Occa-
sionally BY pilgrims an their way from AbYssinia
TO Jerusalem, some whom pass By each year.
not many now. 10 be snre-bnt still fewer return
TO their own land.n Giving up my precious usf-
qserlpls g lne guardianship Of my servants and
desiring them 20 put them down carefully in nv
cell, accompanied my Csptic friend into I'd gas
den, and, turning round some bushes we immedi-
ately encountered ons Of the Abgssinian monks
walking with book in his hand under us shade
of the trees. Presently we saw three or four uora
and very remarkable looking persons thev were.
These holy brethren were as black as erows-bali,
thin, ascetic looking men, of most original aspect
and costume ! have seen the natives of many
strange nations, both before and since but 40 not
q
so completely the types Of another age, and Of a
state Of things the opposite to European Is these
Abyssinian eremites. They were black as I have
already said, which is not the usual complexion Of
the natives Of Habesh; and they were al clothed
in tunies Of wash-leathef, made, they told me- 81
gazelle skins. This garment came down 70 thsiF
knees and was confined round their waist with 4
leatheFn girde, Over their shoulders thep had 4
strap supporting case like a cartrldge-bex, Of
thick brown leather, containing a nianusefipf
book; and above this they wore a laree shapelssa
cloak or toga, Of the same light yellow wssh-leathsr
as the tunic. do not think that they wore aDv
thing on the head, but this do not distinctly rs
member. Their legs were bare, and they had no
other clothing, if / may except profuse smeaTine,
Of grease; for they had anonted themselves in ne
most lavish manner, not with the oil uf eladnsss,
but with that Of castor, which, however had by
no means the effect Of giving them cheerful eoun-
Ienanee for, although they looked exceedingly
slippery and greasys thsy seemed 20 be an ausiers
and dismal sci q fanatics. They seemed 10 Be men
who tasied muehs and leasied little grssf observe
ers We're they Of vigns, Of penanee, Of plgIimages
and midnight masses CurzOn's Risif 70 Monaste-
RES IN the Leuanf.
A TRIcK or THE TTPEs.-One Of our Arkansas
The daily crescent., 1849-07-02

The Philadelphia North American has received,
BY ale arrival from Hong Kong, dates 10 the 9Oth
March. The character Of this intelligence goes to
show that a serious disturbance was brewing be-
tween the Chinese and the foreigners, growing out
Of the right the latter claim TO enter Canton.
Sir John Davis, in closing up the last difficulty
with The Chinese, obtained from that people the
privilege, after certain dste, Of throwing open to
foreigners the trade Of the city Of Canton. The
Celestiais subsequently thought this too great
CONCESSION, an took the earliest opportunity to null
hfy il The Chinese merchants, dealers in foreign
goods, had held an Indignation meeting, - resOv-
ing, among other things, that
None Of our Hoags OF lhOpa viii bay goods Of the for
None Of OsE HOuE shops viii ,scsive OF buy goods Of
None OF us WI 20 10 re So5 IN f6 ,,si,r fo,rs.
No9s q rs vii receive pisos of the outside shop
None Of Is viii SuHspiously employ any one to 60 10
A3y G ne E sEsass 2, snd receive ioleiga goods
1he dealers IN cotton goods have passed similar
resolutions with the cepiion that certain period
the 81 of March--is named as the date when they
W. cease commercial intercourse.
Against hese untriendly demonstrations the Eng
hSh Consul had filed a remonstrance, 10 which
Commissioner Seu had replied The whole diff.
euly grows out Of the abolition Of the fraternity OF
Hong merchants, as the following extract of the
American Treaty Of Wanghia-Eu lard and France
having Teauies OF similar character in the main
will show;
AT ANke former limithten of the trade of foreign
naoi e certain persons appointed BY the govenment and
eelllonP caAeq hong merchants having been abolished
eEss o. ne lRiied states engaged ia the purchase and
So o. feeds q impon g export permitted 10 ade with
eag ana e. suecs o. China without distinction: they shall
o o saoei 70 any limitations impeded in their bsine
= l9ol2fain1l o clhnr injurious restrictions -
IRE AunnslQnel Seu made apneal 10 the ssfnnar.r
Whose seRy stated TO be foinws omnsssionate m
Ie5g q he pe9pobssIve the state Of saiIs-snd man
Meanwhile the CantOnians are making nre.
paralions 10 resist the entrance Of foreigners min
their city. A volunteer force of 200, 600 men bad
been mustered, and contributions OF money had
been treely made. Ont other hand, The Enelisb
have stationed body Of marines on board tbe
guard steamer opposite the factories, and at the ne
gsest Of the American residents the T. S. schooner
Dolphin has been mOored near the American Fac.
tory by order Of Capt GeisingeE. The military
preparailoDs IN Canton we've very large.
Pirates were busy in the Chinese waters. Two
Chinese boats, outside the BOgne had been seized
and The crew thrown overheard. The schooner
was owned by Mr. Hunt, Of Whampoa, and infor
ma1'on was Immediately given to the American
Consul there, who apprised the Chinese authorities
The daily crescent., 1849-07-02

A THEORY SPon.ED.-The plausibls plan pro-
posed by some Of the Western men, and on which
Western editors have been speeulating, Of making
the Ohio river nSvigabe at all season, by turning
inio-it the waters Of Lake Erie, has been prems.
turely spoiled by philosopher in the Cleveland
Plaindeaer, who says that the Ohio River is
about 265 feet above the level of Lake Erie, and
proves il by calculation.
The daily crescent., 1849-07-02
NEW oRLRANs
MONDAY MoRNTNe, July 2, ls4O.

THE MENFHls CoNvE STIoN AGAIN.-The Eagle
a. Memphis makes The reply below 10 the article in
ths 81 bo0is Reveile, noticed in our paper al the
time, IN which the postPonement Of the Memphis
Convention 70 the same day on which the ST.
Louis Convention had been appointed to be held,
was mentioned as an uniriendly act:
The convention was adjourned without any
reference whatever 70 Mr.. Calhoun, and not at the
suggestion Of MF. Calhoun OF any OF his peculiar
friends Al the time shs adjournment was decided
on, NJ. Calhoun had not been heard from, directly
Or indirectly, IN any way. The adjournment will
not Be Permitted rUdely 10 interfere with the St
LOUIS Convention, The mistake originated in a
typographical error in a ST. Louis paper, by which
lhe - Louis Convention was announced for the
hfsi instead OF the third Monday Of October We
shall repair our error immediately"