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The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04
FASHIONABLE DANCING AND
Waiting Academy.
MR.. LA VENDER.

pRESENTS his compliments 10 the
u Ladies and Gentlemen of Canton.
and vicinity, and respectfully announces
to them that he commences his course
OF Lessons-consisting Of Thirteenth
DANCING and WALTZlNG, SC, at
the Thespian Hall, on Friday and Sat
urday, the 10th and 1llh Of August.
The Glasses are arranged as follows:
On Friday and Saturday mornings, from to
10, for Ladies.
On Friday and Saturday evenings, fiom to
6, for Gentlemen.
He will also attend the Hall at night,
iron to 10, for the convenience Of
young gentlemen living in town, who
cannot attend during the day.
TERMs OF TUITION. for Session. con-
sisting Of Thirteen Lessons for Young
Ladies and Gentlemen, $50 90
For Misses and Masters under 10, 8 90
Mr.. L. has opened Subscription List
at Messrs. Priestly & Mosby's Drug
Store.
Parents and Guardians are invited tn
attend during hour Of exercise.
August 8, 1919.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04

JonV G. CALHoUN--The following extract
from communication to the st. Louis Reveil'
lie comes near expressing our sincere opIn'
ion about ]. c. Calhoun that we cannot forbeal
Transferring il to our columns. THE proml-
nent man addressed to is Il. H. Benton
Politically speaking, John c. Calhoun, as
you must know, may properly be classed with
the myths OF the past, but his mighty name
still serves To scare knaves, fools, old women
and chill iren, while there is not among all the
brave demagogues in the land, one who does
not find in ms mere shadoW, subject as pro-
life of fearful imaglnings, as was the ghost OF
Banquo to the redoubta"le Macbeth. What
mighty wrong has J. G.. Calhoun ever done
to nations or individuals! Has he been the
cause oil saeking or in any way depressing any
nation? Or has he committed any great theft,
or pr actsed any great fraud upon the public
treasury, or upon any private individual that he
should be hunted down as a convict fleeing
from Justice! No, none! none of these can
be laid to his chyge,--hs crime, ana only
crime. s that he is ambitous-madly ambi-
tious, if YOU please, and it may be that his
ambition has taken an erratic and mischev
Gus direction, vet the history Of his lie fur
saishes no fact TO warrant the assumption that
he is unprincipled. Permit me. with due de-
ference, to ask, is John c. Calhoun ne only
prominent man in the nation OF whom II
may be said with an appearance of truth, that
he is l ying 10 connect the great Pacific Railroad
Nth local question in hopes of proiting there
by You have not, you say been careless OBJ
servers OF the movements OF politicians, hence
| ask you the question; cannot doubt but that
a little reflection will enable you to rccollert
at least one eminent instance of a rery recent
date!-and that instance has elected no COM
ment the Independent vlgilant press of the
country has been ranting ard raving most val
orously over the ncpient treason &C., &c.
Of John c. Calhoun, who may be said to be
fusctH oGicio, while there are Others, more GER
talnly intent upon mischief to the public, and
whoYave the ability to do much evil, that are yet
permitted to wear the disguise o. patriotism,
md practice their vlllanous, selfish schemes
with immunity. There are thousands who talk
,loquently and valIanty over the body OF the
lead Lion, but not one who dare take the liv-
ng animal by his beard, although the living
nmal has but The sen,blanee ola Lion some Of
he eXteriois, but not the heart or the spirit Of
Linn
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04

INTERESTING EXPERIMENT Two hundred lbs.
put into large earthenware vessel; the earth
was then moistoned with rain water, and will
low tree, weighing five pound, was placed
therein. Care was taken to prevent the addi-
ton OF fresh earth. After growing for five
years the tree was removed, aud found to
weigh one hundred and sixty nine pounds,
three ounces. The earth was then removed
from the vessel, again dried in the oven, and
afterwards weighed; it was discovered to have
lost only about two ounces Of its original
weight. Thus one hundred aud sixty.iour
pounds of lignin or woody fibre, bark, roots,
&c, were certainly produced, but from what
source!
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To the Trustees of the Female Academy.

GENTLEMES The undersigned, appointed q
committe to superintend the examination in
said institution, on the 30th and 3Ist Of July.
respectfully report
That they have cheefully performed the
duties assigned them, and take great pleasure
in bearing testimony to the gratifying prof.
cheney exhibited in the various studies pursu-
ed by them during the past year-and the
manifest faithfulness, industry and ability OF
the teachers.
From this examination, and from our obser-
vatiOns during the past year, Of the discipline
and course OF study pursued and from the uni
Iormly uneIesPtiOnabls department Of the
teachers and pupils. we assert with confidence
the opinion, that this institution, possesses sd-
vantsges, unsurpassed BY those Of any similar
institution Of the state, or Of the Southwest.
Which is respectfully submitted.
T. c. TurFEE HENKY FrELh.
TBos. SHAoKLEFoKD, l. NJ. GAKEETr.
Jos. r. DAVIS, J. 3. HowooTr,
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CANTON FEMALE ACADEMY,

.Tbs Examination, was had !, this ;,o,,,,.
lion on Mond,v and Tuesday las, Two DAYS
did mi, we iorormod ,eor. ,re.;en,
time for as ,borouob an examination of all the
classes "a ,ba .c,,,mnl;sbed exno,;o,cod and
nersev,r;no pres;de,, des;red Indeed !, 10 M
small ,,.. m ox.u;no lrnaroa ,,,;Is ,hor-
ouablv a, Al, Tho v,r;,,s br,rcbos If sc;e,cs
and The diaeren, lan,,aoes Tim, may bo sinh
;ec,s of s,pav R,, c,ose ,,,.u,;o, IN our
mar, IN wbo, occnrrod d,r;n, tho ,wo d,,s
satisfied our mind. "a /, mus, Inv, satisfied tho
mind, If all others who did os we did ,bo, onr
commrni,v have ,bund,n, re,son n re;o;ce !,
the oood for,u,o q, sonnd ;ndomen, ~ bo,h
of tho Ro,rJ os T,us,oos IN soo,,ina Tho CO.,
vices If Mr. Jorros couId &c ,r;nc;,,I and
his accommodated d,,nh,sr. os assis,.n,s. for
,bcv soon, "a cou,h;ns Tho h,nrv ,,Iont Of i'm
,,,,;o ;n.,,r.,;o, .;,h o.h
dificuI, one of atrict d;sc;,l;,e enC,rceJ in so
oepte,I and ami,ble n manner os not only ,o
avoid giving offence. but to cain m, lave and
esteem of The pun;ls
We listened attentiveIv TO the recit,,ions Of
the classes, and our mind was forced TO believe
that tho pupils had been taught 10 understand
principles, and not merely 10 reoeat words like
parrots.
We were greatly surprised and equally
pleased at the evidences Of talent exhibi,eJ in
the various compositions, read bv the vonnc
ladies'. But while we make this cand d ayowaI.
we must with eou,I candor saw ,b,, wo hoard
compositions read during .Woaaoy evening"
which were characterized he srcb o,idoroos
of ex,ep.iyc reading sucn NAVE, Of
men, ana condensation smell, mr., c;sion and
classical elegance of ,,yIe aud s,oh ,.,.r;,,
of though, and indictment, az forc.d rs 10 ,,,,
peet-we could not helm thin, older heads
and riuer scholarship had been mt in rsor;.i.
ton TO produce them nm, s,s,;c;on
well-founded- any If Tho h.,o,if,L vonno
misses did in The .nr;s,v % shine .ccor, ,he
assistance of older mind.-wbich we do ma,
as,e,, to he the case-we wand cav hi. u,
,b.m. !, !. IA, ho,,., ), ,nns., o,.I,. ,.noo,-
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04
WINFIELD SCOTT.

FUNERAL HoNoRs.-On the 9th inst the gov
ernmental departments at Washington were
closed with view to attend the solemn ser
vices in honor Of the departed ex- resident al
the E. Street Baptist Church. The following
description Of the ceremonies we take from
the correspondence of the Baltimore Sun;
That spacious edfce was dsnsely throng.
ed with citizens from every part of the ten
miles square.' President Taylor and members
OF his cabine, occupied seats near the altar. =
Exercises were commenced with plainlive
strains from the marine band. The prayer Of
the Rev. Mr.. Samson was not only appropriate
but one Of the most sublime invocations ever
delivered in Washington. Hon. II. S. Foote,
U. S. Senator from Mississippi, pronounced the
eulogy. After directing the attention Of his
vast auditory TO the numerous and accurate
biographical sketches Of the life and chsrac-
ter Of the distinguished deceased which had
already appeared, the orator added his test.
mony to the many exalted virtues which adoro-
ed the private character Of James K. Polk.
traced him through the various paths of hi.
political career, Calculated at some length. the
great leading principles upon winch bis admin
istrstion, as President of the United States.
was based. The speech occupied precisely ons
hour. At the close the band performed another
appropriate piece Of music, and with ben
ediction by the Rev. Henry slie.r, the congre-
CATION was dismissed.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04
TIE CANTON MALE ACADEMY,

An examination Of the pupils OF this insti-
tuition was had on the first and sec ond days OF
the present mopth. The exercises we've con-
eIaded on Thursday night by Rotations Of
dialogues, Of the select speeches Of distin-
gu:shed orators, by the reading Of compost
;Ions,' and an address Of Mr.. Ard, assistant
teacher. Tue sudience we're, a, intervals, de-
lighted with music on the piano, violin and
gsitsr, by several ladies and gentlemen who
kindly volunteered tAeir services. We never
heard Ole Bsil, and until we do hear him with
oar o~n esr-and perhaps afierwards-we
shall dsuf whether be could beat that music;
for there were soft ssies OF the female voice
accompanying the tones Of the several instru-
lisn,s which In, Prinee Of musicians could not
sHPsss.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04

The New York correspondent of the New
Orleans Crescent, in recent letter, says
proposition for uniting the two branch IS
of the party in this State is this morning pub.
lished, and Union Democratic Convention
is called, to meet at Syracuse on the 18th Aug.
next, to consult and adopt measures for the
restoration of harmony. The address in which
these suggestions are urged, declares the be-
lief OF its sgners that this State can give, at
the next fail election, "a decided democratic
majority and that this county can give ma
Iority OF five thousand in favor OF that party at
the same time. In the way of declaration of
principles it says: We are agreed in our hos
liliiy to the State and National A dmnistra-
ton that is what Frenchman would call one
grand principle. We are agreed in opposition
to u National Bank, high tariff, waste
iul system of internal Improvements by the
General or State Governments, corporate mo
nopohes, and the plander they effect!
We are opposed to the extension of slavery,
and desire TO see it arrested by all lawful and
constitutional means, while wo rcpudiate any
attempt to interfere with II IN those States
in which 1t now exists"
II 'we' also agree as heartily in the selec-
ton Of candidates for high Offices. democracy
will be 'right end up in this State after all.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04

Thomas Ely, member Board of Police of this
county, RESTING in the ncighborhood of Shon.
gallo, was killed by one of his negroes on las,
week. The instrument of death was an axe,
with which the black tend split the deceased
open! The neighboro went in pursuit, but had
not taken him at latest accouns.-Ca rroAtoa
Flag.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04

We do exchange with the Ant-Slavery Stan
dard as its editors have requested. We never
refuse an exchange when asked for. We read
and burn their paper as soon as read. The
right and wrong of Slavery we shall never dis
North, and more especially in New York, is
abolished
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04

In some parts of South Carolina, they ccle-
bra,ed the 9TH of July by reading the Southern
Address in place of the immortal Declaration
of independence. Well may Gen Foote's be
proud of originating movement which is thus
deemed, by the chvalry OF the Palmo~o STAGE,
entitled to precedence over the most mcmora-
Bile document ever put forth by an assembage
Of statesmen and patriots .-Souttron.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04

DAVID B. OGDEN, distinguished lawyer OF
New York, died recently, in the city of New
York Of chol era.
The Board of Health reported % cases aud
25 deaths for the the "a hours ending at noon
or the 10Th July.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04

The CHOLERA 1t seems probable from the
reports in our exchanges that the cholera is
slowly abating everywhere in this country,
and that the last case will soon be reported
T. Wing.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04

Friday being fast day, and all other business
even to that of earing-being suspended,
our printers CO uld not afford to work, so our pa
per is one day behind the usual time OF send
ing off. -.
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To Candidates.

Whose that dance must pay the fiddler"
In No CASE will we announce the name OF q
candidate until the fee is paid. County Offices
$500; District and State $1,000.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04
CAN TON.

| Our fair Contemporary Of the Yazoo City
Wing, not unfrequentIy regales her readers
with exhibitions of /. c advantages VI Yazoo
CITY, its health &c, &c. This is all night.
We do not complain OF 1t. nd may we not
+, How such an example, and say something in
behalf OF Canton!
Canton is the seat Of Justice OF the iar-iamed
county of Madison, which lies between Big
Black and Pearl rivers. and which, it is gcner-
ally conceded, is the most beautiful planting
county in this state. The county is thlckly
settled by intelligent, enterprising, iine-look-
ing and hosptable planters. stranger need
only visit Canton on some public day 10 be
convinced of the truth Of our remark. We
have never yet seen a county which could
assemble on public occasions such country
population. Nearly every man is well-dresscd,
well.behaved, intelligent, and Of a healthful
appearance. A shabby, dirty, vulgar, badly
dressed rufiian, or countenance and dress
which bespeak want at home, is rarely to be
\ seen.
| Then as TO the citizens of the town, we may
say the same. 1t contains population which,
for intelligence, good. geding, hospitality, in
dustry, taste and morality, is not exceled by any
village in the Union. Then the beautiful and
accomplished ladies'! Talk about the beauty
OF Baltimore, Philadelphia, or the rosy-cheeked
country-girls Of Kentucky! But we must for
bear. We should 60 into such extaces that
we could not write, il we were to dwell longer
on the Fair Of Canton.
Then we have the ablest Bar, the best Ply
sicians, the most tasteful and accommodating
Merchants, the most eloquent Preachers, the
best Mechanics, the best Schools, &c, &c, OF
any town Of the same size in the Southern
country. So much for the population.
Canton is the prettiest and most healthful
village in the Southern country. Every stran-
ger is struck with its beauty al first view. The
prettiest public square, courtyard and court
house, (wherein are the best clerks and the
best sheriff. the prettlest yards and flower
gardens, loading the air with fragrance for
miles around, the finest fruits, twhen a middle.
OLA pril frost does not interfere!D And then,
il you wish To ride out for pleasure, there are
four public roads leading out OF town-one
North, one South, one East, one West-all SO
fine (when it does not rain all The Hnle,) that
you are at loss which one to select. You can
travel as fast as you like over a smooth and gently
undulating road, for many miles. And when
you return, your conscience is not awakened,
nor your sympatnies exc cited by the foam and
painting Of jaded horse. Or If you prefer Pc
destrian excr Else, you may indulge yourself in
walking along the beautiful sidewalks, ex-
tending on one side nearly mile from town,
and shaded by the exhuberant foliage of china
and sycamore trees. But enough for the pre-
sent. More anon.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04

Not adroP ofrain fell yesterday. E.ery dsy.
for some fcrty days previously, we had cop.
Gus showers. The reader will make note
on't.'-M o.
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M A K X | Il d,

On the I'd instant, by Rev. Mr.. J. b. Walker,
Mr.. r. b. NEWELL, of Wilkinson county. to
Miss MARGARET c. MooRE, Of Madison county.
Printers fee duly received.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04

The GRAND LoDGE.-The R. w. Grand Lodge
Of Mississippi, closed its Annual Session in
this city on last Wednesday evening, having
been in session three days. The interior
Lodges were but partially represented, owing,
no doubt, to the Unsettled state Of the W Gather
and bad travelling. Business Of large amount
came up for consideration and disposal. From
the reports Of members present, the Order is
represented to be in a nourshing condition,
throughout the r. w. G. Lodge jurisdiction
Through the poIiteness Of the Grand Secretary,
John B. Hicks, we have been furnished with
the following list Of Grand Officers elected for
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04

WHERE ARE YoU!-The Democratic A meri-
can, irstrate Democr ratio Free Soil Locofoco
Barn Burner Jeffersonian las it style, ITSELF
paper, published in Poughkeepsie, N. Y, thus
gives its opinion upon the proceedings Of the
Duchess County New York Convention;
By the proceedings Of the convention, il is
shown that the preamble and resolutions we're
the unanimous report ofthe committee (rften)
appointed to draft them. BY the preamble il
will be seen that it is claimed that no differ
ence Of opinion exists as to the character of
slavery; and by it, also, it will be seen that de-
moeracy fthe county of Duchess, as represent
ed in the convention, are unanimous in their
opposition to the extension Of this evil beyond
the present bounds, and are prepared to oppose
such extension with measures adequate and
adapted to such an end-messures no less than
aemocrstic-messures no less than Jefferso-
uisn--measures that have bad for heir sanction
the voice Of the PeoPle-measuTes that have
checked the evil IN time past and are power
full TO do 50 now. and in time 10 come Thus
placed and thus standing, what democrat does
not feel himself in the right Positisni
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04

THE GRAND ENcAMPMENT.-Ihe AnnuaI oes-
sion Of the r. w. Grand Encampment, OF Mis-
sissippi, was held in this city on Monday and
Tuesday last. We understand the EncamP-
ment was very well represented, and a harmO-
Nous meeting was had. We have been favored
BY the Grand Scribe, c. Theodore Venniger
holz, with the follO%ing list Of R. W. Grand
Oficers chosen for the ensuing year:
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TAYLOR WING TICKET /,

For Goreraor,
THOMAS g. POLK, of Marshall.
For Secretary Of State,
CORNELIUS McLAuRlN, Co,ington,
For Treasurer,
ALEX'R Ii. ARTHUR, of Warren
For Auditor,
VIM P. ROGERS, of Monroe.
For Attorney General,
BENZ. f. CARRUTHERS, Of Carroll
For Congress- bird District,
HENRY GRAY, of Alfalfa.
For Representatives. from Madison,
PATRICK HENRY,
SAMUEL FORD.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-08-04

II has not rsined in Jackson for twelve hours.
The prospects, however, are very fattenng
that this day will not deP1rt from the example
Of its predecessors. --SouttrOn.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-04-12

plenty of bed rest, but then they should procure
it by going early to bed. Persons addicted to late
hours plead the parties they form members of as
one excuse, and others insist that the evening or
night are the only times they have for relaxation.
This is all very reasonable for such SO constituted.
but. Notwithstanding, late hours are unwholesone.
Moon and star gazing are bad for delicate persons.
There is more health and strength to be found in
the practice of seeing the sun rise, than in look
ing at It in any other part of the day. In fact,
know of no feeling equaling in delight that Of
basking or strolling about, unshaded by housetops
any other earthly canopy than the blue sky
in the first hours of the morning sun.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-04-12
To drive away Rats.

Mr. Charles Pierce, of Milton, says the Boston
cplliuatOr, pounded up potash and strewed il
around their holes. and rubbed some on the sides
o. the boards and under parts where they came
through. The next night he heard squealing
among them, which he supposed was from the
causic nature of the potash that got among their
hair on their bare ieet They disappeared, and
he has not been troubied with them since that time
Which was nearly year ago.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-04-12
From the New York TIibune.
March,.

Dawn ofihe Spring cloud-girded March,
Thy footsteps mark the earth again,
And softer winds and brighter slues
Walk in the shadows OF thy train.
The rivers of their ice unbound,
Go glancing swifter TO the sea,
And meadow brooks, and Mountain springs,
Loud laughing Lift their hands in glee.
No longer on the broad-armed pines
The spanglng frost and snow-caps lie,
And round the oak the ivy twines
Its soft green fingers joyously.
Birds in the air, fish in the streams.
And children on the s~ ard at play
Warm sho xers and CLEANS of op'ning skies.
Mark tie rude Winter passed away.
Sweet month of promise-from thy grave
What fdirer months their smiles shah bring
April in tears-and blushing May
The crown and glory of the Spring.
Under their breath the trees shall leaf,
The rose-bush 5ud-aEd violets,
And all swee: flowers embalm the turf
When the soft wind the young grass frets.
CD. STUART
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-04-12
EPlrAPHs in Scottish country ehurehyard

EPlTAPHs in Scottish country ehorchyard
Wha' lies here?
/, Johuuy Dow
Hoo. Johnny, is ,ha, youf
Aye, but am deed now.
lO the churchyafd Of Soruag'on-
Here lies the BODY Of Edward Hyde,
We laid him here because he died
We had rather
Il had been his father;
II il had been his sister.
Few would have missed her
But since It's honest Ned,
No more shall be said
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-04-12
.IOR PRINTING.
Am April Picture.
BY CLARA MORTON

BY CLARA MORTON.
The April rain falls gently,
Like tears from maiden's eyes,
And the floating clouds glide lightly.
Over the azure skies;
And the Soft South wind is breathing
New hope to the budding vine,
As II reacheth out its tendrIlls
More trustingly to twine.
Oh | love the gentle April rain,
Which rests like stars where the dew has lain.
In the East, rainbow spreadeth
In promise of waichful love
bright and beautiful banner
That fairies might have wove,
With rays of gold and Of purple
With the emerald's flashing light
With the pure and stainless sapphire,
The ruby glowing bright
But we know the hand that placed it there;
And type of love is the rainbow fair.
From the grass so lowly waving
The violet lifteth its head;
And the pale and meek young crocus
Peeps from its Winter bed,
And over the latticed tre1ice
The virgin bower" doth creep,
While down amidst the moss and leaves
The hare-bell lies asleep:
The robin chirps from the trembling spray,
And the brown wren sings his sweetest lay.
Oh l love the gentle April,
With her soft and balmy sighs,
Though her smiles are oft-times fearful,
There's hope in her earnest eyes.
And sweet indeed is the lesson
The grieving may learn alway,
Forever the weeping april
Is followed by joyou: May.
She weaveth flowers for her sisters tomb,
And in song and sunshine forgets her gloom.