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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24
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THE ELECTIONS.

That spirited and piquant journal, the Baltimore
Republican and Argus decidedly one Of the beet
papers that we exchange with in all the eastern cities
thus dlscourses upon the recent elections and
swing Victories"
III he result Of the recent elections in New
York, Michigan, Mississippi, and Louisiana. az
ford convincing proofof the immense popularity
Of the present no party administration. They
have carried everything before them, or in other
WORDS they are ersryphere behind. In New
York, they have been sa,>4 from total rout by
their colored allies, who Cane so galanly TO the
rescue of their only safe friends, as the Wing
press there proclaim themselves while in the
other States, where this reserved corps was not
at command, Taylorism is swept by the board
II the Wings rejoice over the city of New York,
saved BY the black vote, we may crow a little
over New Orleans, the home Of the great Rough
and Ready--he favored residence OF the "sec,
ond Washington" There. where his talents
and his services are best known, he has been
beaten out Of sight, and the majority of thous.
ands, which aided in putting him into office,
have left the standard which he has dishonored,
and enrolled themselves under the broad folds Of
the Democratic flag. The popular breeze got
up by the actions OF Monterey and Buena Vista,
which swept like tornado over the country, has
exhausted its power, and has died away as sud
denly as it arose. The political elements are
fast returning to their natural state, and the great
Democratic party Is as certainly ascending 10
its usual position as the prominent and triumph.
ant head Of the nation. Some slight dileren>
ces here and there may temporarily effect this
natural order of things, but these differences
will be swept aside, and the inal result, as indi.
Gated, will speedily be accomplished
Looking at the general aspect Of the political
HORIZON, the Democracy have everything to en-,
courage them as to the future. The feeble shout.
Of expiring Whiggsy can only raise smile
as we look upon the certain indications of il
speedy overthrow. The honest and omnipoten
masses are with us, aud when the time shall
come to remove the present incumbents and in
cumberers OF the high places the nation, the,
will be returned to that privacy from which, il
an evil hour, they have been transplanled TO lhsi
present posts.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

General TayioT's own State has certainly gone
against him Louisiana now stands proudly erect
among Der democratic sisters Of The South west
She has elected a dsnocnue Governor, and three
democrats and one uhigio Congress. The Legis-
latuTs close, but il b believed 10 Be democratic on
pint ballot Ths returns ior GoyeTnOr is complete in
tbs rss, second and lhrd dssrets and IN the iourfh
eli the parishes have been heard from except five
The result 90 far, is fF Walker democratic eandi-
date for Gsyemor) l5,7o4--Decloust (whig) 1895
Walkers majority ss far, lOs. The five parishes
% be heard from are al democratic, and gave Cas-
a majority last fall Of AS votes As Walker has
gained almssi everywhere 90 Cssss vote il s pretty
safe 10 estimate that his majority in these FIVE par
ishes viii be from five to si1 hundred and his entire
majority in the State will probably be about TOO
Last fall Taylor carried the State by a majority Of
2,733-demOcntic gain in this election $500! The
simple statement Of the result speaks most forsibs
rebuke and condemnation Of the present administra-
lion, Itneeds no comment.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24
THE GRAND RESULT IN THE STATE
Jour TRIUMPH!

We FsseF the reader to our table for the official re-
Turns for state ocera So far II goes. Is Official
ly correct, ard we expect to complete Il next week
Oar majority for every State officer counts by thOus-
ands--ths largest majority ever given in Mississip-
p or, perhaps in any ether southern state, where
there was anything like contest. The Lsgisa-
tare too il decidedly democratic in both branches
Notwithstanding the losses we sustained in many Of
our strong counties through divisions in our ranks.
Perhaps in oar next, we may be able to give the
names Of al the Senators and members elect from
the different countes and present in coup Dali the
exact state Of parties In the Legislature. Suffice Il
Tor the present to say that our ssccndency In the
state is complete, and the reelection, almost by ac-
camation, Of that eloquent Senator and true.hear-
ed democrat, JEEEERsos DAVIS, may be set down Is
"fixed fact"
But our triumph extends farther than this-wc
have not only carried the Governor all the state Of.
ficers and the Lsgislstare-we have done even bet
ter than that--wc have carried every member Of
Congress and by majortes which completely astound
our opponents, and justly claim for Mississippi the
proud distinction of being the banner state of de-
mocmcy In the Union. Melville, the chivalrous
and eloquent democratic candidate in the Srd district
beats Gray, one Of the ablest champions Of whiggery
Orto use our opponents language, of Taylor Re-
publicanism" by majority Of 6eb In the third dis
irict-a district that gave a rhig majority Of bl9
two years age In this district, we have gained a.
bout 400 votes on our majority Of isi7 and In each
Of the lst and 4th districts, our majortes will be
over 1000. Such Is the brilliant triumph that we
have to record-such Is the verdict Of the grand in
quest Of the Mississippi Democracy pronounced al.
ter full and fair hearing, against Gen. Iayler's
administration But we need not multiply words,
Facts and figures, in such acase speak more strongly
and more eloquently than any language could, and
for these we need simply refer our readers to the re-
turns. We expect TO get the full, official results in
all the counties Of the four Congressional districts in
time for our next, and should we do so, We viii take
great pleasure In laying them before our readers
We now congratulate them, with all our heart, on tho
brilliant triumph which has crowned tour mutual
cares, labofs aud danger" Whiggery, In It's origi-
nal garb or in its counterfeit presentmcnt" Of ay-
lor republicanism, can have no abiding place in Mis-
sissipp We have tried the thing--we have weigh
ed /, in The balance and found II wanting Meme tekel
Is the verdict upon il which comes up in thunder
tones from the ballot box
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

CALroRNIA.-0n looking over the proceed
ings otthe Constitutional Convention for Calilor
nla,our attention has been repeatedly arrested by
the decidedly democratic character of the meas
ures agreed upon, All banks are rps,rictcdlrom
being chartered by constitutional enactmcnl,and
the emission OF paper money is punishable by the
scverest penalties Every other ultra democrat.
ic idea is incorporated into the Constitution by
overwhelming majorilies. The prominent mem
bers of the Convention are those well,known
democrats, DR. VIM. Gwinn, late OF Miss, Hon.
W. Shannon, late of Ohio Mr.. Larkin, former
Consul al San Francisco; Mr. Semple, of ILL.,,
Mr.. Price, of j., &c. A correspondent of the
Pennsylvania writes us glowingly ofthe political
prospects OF this new Star in our National Con-
slellation and says she will be ready for adj
mission into the Union before the new year.
Pennsylvania.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

INFLUENCE OF RAILRoAps.--The influence OF
railroads on wealth, is made apparent by re.
cent comparative estimate OF the personal and
real estate OF the two cities Of Boston and New
York. i is found the former is indebted for her
recent rapid growth 10 her superior enterprise in
railroads. The valuation OF real aud personal
estate in New York, at ht commencement Of the
present year, was 1884, l93,527, which compar
ed with that Of lS40, Exhibits an increase OF only
Sl,350,373; while that of Boston shows an in.
crease of S73097 400 during the same interval.
In lS40, the wealth of Boston in real estate a.
mounted to $9l,63 ,00O;while at,he present time
it is estimated at l67,72s,000.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

Banner PREsEKTATIoS.-The last Hississippian
contains glowing account Of the presentation of
banner by the ladies' Of Jackson to the democrats Of
that county in the Bird Congressional district that ex.
hbed the greatest democratic gain on the Presden-
tial vote Of iels. Newton proved to be the banner
county and had the proud honor of carrying off the
splendid prize. Col Melville, the successful cham
PiOn Of the democracy in the district was present on
the interesting occasion and delivered an eloquent
address.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

FonEIeS.--The Steamer America arrived at Hal
flax on the 9Th with Liverpool dates to the Ord inst
The news brought by her seems to be unmportant.--
The demand for cotton slightly, decreased lower
qualities have declined 3D. while other grades are I'M
changed.
The French ministry have resigned, owing to their
dsinclinaon to sustain Louis Napoleon's policy on
the Roman question: and new cabinet has been ap-
pointed.
There Is no news from Russia
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

aT We invite attention to the advertisement of T.
Dickson l. Co, Auction & Commission Merchants.
They arc old and we'll known citizens Of this place
and need no further Recommendation to the public
than the simple announcement contained in their
business card.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

STATE CONVENTION learn from the Missis.
sppian thaIthe vote Of SO counties for convention il
ll,63liagainst l6bs9--maiority SO far agansta con
venton 605S.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

DEMOCRATIC GAN.-rhe Mssissippian says the
democratic gain in 90 counties in this state is 1854
There are 81 counties yet to be heard from officially
Should there be similar increase in these ~ coun.
tics, the entire democratic gain in the state will be
about 5000.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

ar Col. w. s. Featherston, our member of Con.
gress elect, started for Washington City from this
place on Wednesday last He took the eastern route
ria Charleston, and will be at his post when Con.
Rress meets
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

NoNcHALANcE OF Nh. CLAY.--Thc Cum.
berland Civilian, abiding to the upset Mr.. Clay
had in the stage at Unontown, in coming to the
former place. last Wednesday, says:
ave heard from one that was in the coach at
the time that Mr.. Clay behaved with the non.
chalance that has always characterized him when
in proximity with physical danger. He was
smoking segar at the moment and while the
rest Of the passengers, after the coach was right
ed were abandoning it in haste, be was found
quietly seated, enjoying in silence the fragrance
Of the delicious weed"
Mr.. Clay was somewhat bruised by the ac-
ckent.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24
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The Protection Insurance Company having in the
last 70 years. paid many Millions of Dollars at their
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an article on the subject OF Insurance companies, ia.
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"Ihe Moneyed men Of the ancient and always
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All losses arising upon policies issued BY the un-
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General agency Office, located at Cincinnati, o. A
large portion Of the funds Of the Company, incudirg
all premiums received at the western arences.l Is
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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

W We publish to-day, the Prospectus Of the
Washington Globe, by JoHS c. RIvKs, the prince
Of American journalists, and would respectfully com
mend his Globes--daily, weekly and Congressional
to the patronage Of tho public.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

uI Hon. Jacob Thompson's majority in first Con.
gressona district is reported by the Mssssppi.n to
be 2sO4. All the counties heard from except Tuni.
ca, which perhaps gave small wing majority
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

~ The Albany Journal leading wing paper in
New York admits that the Democrats will have
majority in the assembly Of that State, and says the
Senate Is close and doubtful.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

DEATH OF MrsER.--The Picayune says,
that an old miser, planter died at Attakapas,
lately, who was worth in money, land and me-
groes, at least 100000. He had bis coffin
made before his death, OF rough unhewn panks,
in which were found. after his death, some two
or three thousand dollars in gold. Secreted 10
the ceiling OF the house was found $4,000 in
gold and in an iron chest also very largs a.
mount in gold and paper.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

" Hon. A. G. Browns majority in the 4th Con-
gressional district so far as heard from is 2Ols-
Ten counties to be heard from which will increase
this majority
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

DRuees AND MBDIcIsEs.-we would refer the pub
lie 70 the advertisement Of our old friends, Messs.
BLAiR q SIXTH, who have an abundance Ofevery
thing in their line fresh and gsaune that may be re-
quired 70 cure all 1.-THE lie that aesh is heir TO-"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

u Resolutions strongly condemningths Wilmot
PrOviso &c. as unconstitutional & unjust to the South,
have been introduced into the Georgia Legislature,
which is now in session. They will no doubt be
pa ,sed we hope unanimously.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

rr Hon. c. p. Smith, OF Wilkinson, has been e.
lected Judge Of High Court Of Errors and Appeals
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

FROM WAsHINGToN.-- The three senators who
refused the construction mileage last March were
Cass, Calhoun and Benton. We believe neiih.
of them are "whigs." The foundation orthe Boz
disco banshment story is supposed to be the dis
avOwa by Count Nesselrode of Bodisco's inter-
ference in the Koscusko case. 1t is also said
that Bodisco had been four months in St. Peters,
burg without.an interview with Nicholas--so that
there is some GOODNESS between them, il
not the real Siberian ice. October 9Th is the
last date on which Count Bodisco was heard
from.
Extracts from wing letter from Washington
.ays:--"Gen. Taylor will not give audience to
women on matters pertaining to places under
the government, being well aware that their tears
and earnest entreates, either to appoint clerks or
retain certain democrats in office, might prevail
with him to transgress the rules which, shortly al.
ter the Inauguration. he established for his gus
dance"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

State. hosA whig and demOcratie. make mistake 10
their ssari d the Fstnrns oE Governor in this conn
". They ~ down oullman's vote a. 7s5, when il
should b IT'S. his majority IN the county being %.
We must also correct another mistake, whish We
see is going TIE rOusas Of the papers FeathersiOns
vote in Okibbeha is so instead Of 4lO, and bis ma
jsr,y in that county is 81.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

UWsars iol,d,sl % he HOa Il s. Foo.s l0r
. coy d TIE Psnsioa Laws nov IN iores.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24
THE RESULT IN NEW YORK.

Elections for members Of the Legislature and
State officers were held in the State Of New York
on tho list Tuesday Of this month. The wings car
ried the City by about 1000 majority, eecting most
Of the city officers and ~ out of the rs members Of
the assembly. But il seems they did not do SO well
Va the rest Of the state and II the democrats have
not gained victory, they have at least run their
opponents most uncOmiOrtably close Greeley of the
Tribune, we understand, figures out the prodigious
whig majority Of nine,y-nine In vote ell told of
more than four hundred thousand On tho other
hand we have now statement before us In the Rich
mond Enquirer Of the 18th instant, which gives a
majority Of 700 on the democratic side, and sets
down the Legislature as follows;
democratic phigs daubvui.
Senate, IS II
Whether this statement be correct or not, II 10
certain that the election in the State has been very
close The wings carried the City it is said in part
by the aid Of the free negro votes. They vote some
1900 strong in the City and the New York Herald
says they went en- mase for the wing ticket. The
following notice Of meeting Of the coored men in
New York by the Boston Atlas, sometime previous
10 the election, will show with what party they were
and are clearly identified;
New YoRK CoLoRsp MRN--A meeting was held
ono evening last week BY the colored voters Of New
York City, at which they voted to support the Wing
ticket unanimously, Wehope our colored friends in
Boston will initiate the good resolve Of their breth-
rem in New York. The Wing party is the party
Of freedom and always was.
Had the union Of the Hunkers and Barnbumers
been cordial and general throughout the State, the
democratic party would have trumphed by an over.
whelming majority. As il is, they have done better
thm we expected. Their first attempt to re.unite
and harmonize has not, Il is trse, been completely
successful, but il has clearly shown what they can
do and what they no doubt will do hereafter. Al
the Washington Union says, sit leaves no doubt in
our mind that New York win very soon wheel into
the democratic line, and lead the van Of the grsa
democratic army in Its future conflicts with the en-
envy"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

Southey, in his 'Common Place Book" qunes
from Withsr, an English poet, who wrote in tho
sixteenth century, the following lines. If there
is not much poetry in them, there is great deal
of truth:
I've heard those say that travel to the west,
Whence this beloved metal is encreast,
That in the places where such minerals be-
Is neithe~ grass, nor herb, n)r plant nor tree,
And ike enough for this at home find,
Those who too earnestly employ the mind
About that trash, have hearts, dare uphold,
AS barren as the place where men dig gold.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

T Col. T. 3. Raymond (whig) tits said has been
elected 70 Congress fsm the Wheeling (Va) district
to I'll the vacancy Occasioned by the death Of MIR.
Newman; II so, Il il q whig gain and that too in
district which is decidedly democratic We can ac-
COUNT ior the result only BY supposng that large
number 81 the democrats failed 70 vote, as toe Of
ten he ezss hi special elections Granting that the
whias have gained this member from Virginia, the
democrats. We believe. viii still have majority Ofcne
u t,se = the House Of Representatives
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-11-24

Mioa,eAE--In this state the democratic ticket has
.ucceeded BY majority Of from 1900 TO 5000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-08-02
HBoarding school

sAT THE LfSB ON TNSTITUTIoN.
= c. BsIyDS0N, PaIxcIrAI.
THIS School has now been in successful opera
j. ton, under the Enlargement 81 the present Prin!
opal abonftwo years, and is rapidly gaining ths
csnfdencs and raironage Of the public u this section
pf virgiAia The number Of students during The
last session has been more than double that Of The
former year.
Ak few more boafders of good character can be ac-
egmmoddied theknexi sssion, which commences the
sd of September vi
The eoursesof instrnction Is extensive, thorough,
and practical.
TEHsas.- FIR Beard and Thition, &f32 yeay.
RgFEnExcEs--E r. Cotrfenay LII. d. Professor
Mathematics; G. Harrison. NJ. D.. Prof.N Aneiebt
Languages w B. Rogers. LII d., Prof Natural
Philosophy 3 2 Rogers n. D. Prof Chemistry;
NJ. Schsle De Verne, Ill. D., Prof Modern Ian
guages IN ne gnixersityaF HSzgfnia; Rev. J. S Bh-
con, u D. Columbia College; James Grantkafn,
Esq'r. Jefferson county; Georgs L. Kegioot, ESqf,
Clarke county, Va.
For further particulars see circular, which may
be had BIZ addressing The Principal, Middlebnrg,
Loudoan county. Va.
Lisbon Insti,piion, July 10, l6f9-,IsiS.