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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-08
mo friends 10 reward, NO enemies 20
punish"

1t is admitted by leading Wing prints that Mr..
Collamer the Post Master General has removed
2s7i democratic post masters, established SOC
new post offices and discontinued some 1000 held
BY democrats. So that the aggregate Of his wing
appointments il 1859. All this is tho work Of
less than nine months.
when General Taylor put his guilloine. in
operation many of his friends, nstounded al
the gross violation OF the pledge7by which
he got into power, made for him the apology, that
his design was 10 eqlaze the oflices--to divide
them between the two great parties Of the coun-
try. But has he stopped at thisl What has he
done in Georgia. The Custom. House Officers,
the Marshal. the District Attorney, and every
democratic Post. Master chat ho dare remove
and whose Office is worth having, have felt the
weight OF his blow. What has he not done
thatihe could dol WHAT has been done in
Georgia has been done in every State of the
Union.
Democrats how YER, let it not be forgotten, do
not censure Gen. Taylor for ecctng them from
Office Their complaint is, that he got The power
TO do what he has done by violated and solemn
pledges not to do the very thing which he stands
COHNiCtcu.
That our readers may know the extent Of the
removals. and consequently the extent Of General
Tayor's violated pledges and the deep pit Of deg
radiation which he has dug for himself, we sub
Join the following from the New York Herald, one
Of his earlest lbest, and most efficient advocates
Tor the Presidency.
"The prescriptions ofthe cabinet are certainly
without parallel in the history Ufthe government
The number Of post ma ters turned out amounts
to about 5000; TO which may be added thous
and cIelks--equal 10 four thousand explosions in
one department in nine months. There are, per.
haps, some fifteen thousand post-nasters yet I'M
touched but every Office that pays is already ap.
proprated--those that remain, average from $50
10 $3.50 a year. In the Home Department, large
and small, deputies includel there have been
probably not less than four thousand changes
made. In tho Treasury Department there have
been including clerks, lighthouse keepers, dc,
some three thousand moe, and showing only a
thousand for Mr. Clayton, Mr.. Crawford, and Mr..
Preston, we have, IN niue months list OF pro-
scriptions for the cabinet, amounting to twelve
thousand. The exact number oil Mr. C0llamer's
removals OF post masters, Is 2,374, according TO
the books Now, when the Senate comes to act
on all this immense pile of executions you may
depend upon 1.-THE cabinet will be required to give
the reasons, and hosts their appointments will
be rejected. Indeed, venture TO predict that
Ewing and his department. will he discon'
:nued as "a useless incumbrance upon the Treas.
ury."
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-08
TnE Durr 0r rms USrED srlr1 sExArE.

lHE DbII W tbs UNITED STATE SENATE
We are net Oflhose who believe il necessary
or expedient 10 reject all the nominations Of the
Executive; but there is a class Of fGvorltes who
have recently been honored, that a decent regard
for the reputation Of the Country. and grateful
remembrance Of the brave men, living and dead.
who tough, in our recent contliciurgenly demand
should be rejected. We allude, Of course, to those
who were distinguished Tor their opposition to the
war with Mexico--who opposed the appropria>
lions necessary to its vigorous proseculiOn-who
ridculeh and denounced the soldiers who made il
succrssGll--and who, while assaihng our own
government in their efforts to "c0nqusfa peace"
openly and unblushingly aided and com.
forted the common enemy. The election Of
such men to high and honorable trusts, would
have been most culpable in any administration;
but under that of Gen. Taylor, they are universal
" regarded as in the very worst iaste-to call
his preference Of those who did all they could To
cover him with disgrace, BY making our army
the victims oftheir scandalous policy, by no har-
sher name. twill be a very easy thing to find
out who these discontents were; but we viii name
such as now occur 10 us: Hudson, nominated as
naval officer At Boston, who moved the infamous
resolution VOTED for by Postmaster General Col.
lamer. to withdraw our troops from Mexico,yield-
Ing up the acquisitions since secured TO OUT coun.
~; Marsh of Vermont, sent as o. ). Minister to
Constanlinople, aud well known for his infamous
attack upon the officers and men who fought in
Mexico, Mr. Farrelly. ofthis State, the new
sixth auditor, and Mr.. Barringer. the new minis.
ter to Spain, were botA bitter and furious in their
opposition to the war--and there are others whom
we will point out hereafter. Let the Democra.
cy of the country demand that this act Of justice
should done by the Senate without flinchiug II
is due, not 10 the country, but to those brave men
who are outraged by the appointment oftbose
actionists to distinguished posts, who rejoiced in
their opposition to just and inevitable war.
Pennsylvania.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-08

PAY THE NATIONAL DEBT.--We learn from
the last fiscal statement Of the Secretary Ct the
Treasury, that the amount now on deposit and
subject 10 DRAFT In the various repositories OF tho
government is S7,577.o62. This fact shows the
saulary operations Of the existing tariff, and its
capacity to supply ample revenue to the TFeasu.
nv, even much more than is required lot the ne.
cessary ordinary expenditures Of,hs government.
What should be done with the accommodating
surplus1 We have but one reply 70 make. Pay
The Nation II debt 9th u. Il is true the ceri6-
Gates OF Indebtedness running for a special term
of years cannot be redeemed except at,he pleas.
ure Of the holder. But Congress should at an
early day, make provision for the appropriation
ofall surplus revenue to the purchase Of the ma
tiona stocks at their current prices in the market
And this policy should be enforced by Legislation
Washington Union.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-08

A RESULT WITH A MoRAL.--lf Gen. Taylor
is strong anywhere il ought TO be in Louisiana,
lie has lived there the best part Of his life, when
not IN active service. He holds vast estates there.
He has great interests there. There are his
Oldest personal friends there are most Of his re-
Ialions. From there he marched 10 the war; aud
from there he got his first achievements
There the news ofh battles were first to be
received There they were received with re-
sisllcss enthusiasm. There his nomination for
President was most strenuouy supported, and bis
election most raplurously celebrated. Why IS it
that. with all these considerations in his favor,
be is beaten in Louisiana, in the first contest
since bis administration went into power! 1t can
not be said thar he had nothing to do with the
contest, for his name was constantly held up as
an invocation to the people 1t cannot be said
that the election was quiet, or the vote small ;
for The exeriions Of his friends were extraordina.
ny, and the vote has been large. Whai then, Is
the cause Of this result The cause is simply,
dlathe people uho know TAYLOR best hare been
most dece,ped, and That those pho relied on hlo'
mast, hare been most dtsgusted and disappointed
[PeanSyiudnian.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-08

GOVERNOR BRowN.--Among the many iri'
umphs of the Democratic party. there Is none
that will be more gratifying to the citizens Of tho
Fourth Congressional District, than the re.elec.
ton ofGov. Brown,as representative TO Congress.
IN him the people ofthe District will find a tai.
entcd and efficient representative, and southern
rights anable Il fearless advocate. No true friend
oflhe south. no matter what the complexion Of
bis political opinions may be, can regret the cleo
ton Of Brown, when they contrast his bold and
manly vndcation of their rights compared with
,thc uncertain policy Of Parson Winans, his com.
petor. Brown has received large number Of
Wing votes; compliment rarely raid to demo.
Graf when wing is in the field, but one which
none more worthy could receive. The election
of such men as Brown, and Quitman, should not
be regarded as party triumph; it should be
source Of pleasure to every citizen to know that
we have such worthy and able public functicna
Installation Clarion.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-08

ToLERATIoN- hen Abraham sat at his tent
door, according TO his custom, waiting to enter,
tain strangers, he esped an old man, STOPPING
and leaning on his staff, weary with age and
travel. coming towards him, whowas an hundred
years OF age he received him kindly washed
bis feet, provided supper, and caused him to ST
down; but observing that the old man eat and
prayed not, nor asked blessing on his meat,
asked why he did not worship the God Of heayehi
The old man told him that he worshipped fire
only, at which answer Abraham grew so Jealous
That he thrust the old man out Of his tent, and ex
posed him to all the evils of the night, and un-
guarded condition. When the old man had gone.
God called to Abraham, and asked him where
The stranger was! He replied n have thrust
him away because he did not worship thee -
God answered him, Il have borne with him these
hundred years although he dsbonored me, and
couIdst not thou have endured him one night when
be gave thee no trouble!' Upon This saith the
story, Abraham brought him back again, and
gave him hospiiabe entertainment and wise in.
structon "Go thou and do likewise" and thy
charity will be rewarded By the God Of Abraham.
I DR.. Franklin
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-08
------.-----------.--
EXPLOSION OF THE LOUISIANA.

The examination OF Capt Cannon and John IL.
Smith, chief engineer Of the late steamer LouIsi'
ana, took place yesterday afternoon before Recor-
der Baldwin, U. ). Commissioner The parties
are charged by the affidavit Of VIM. Moales with
mansaughter under the 18th section OF the act
Of Congress ofJuIy Z, 1898. We do not deem
il important at this time to lay before the reader
the voIuminous testimony taken by his honor the
Commissioner until the verdict ofthe Coroner's
Jury shall be rendered. That body is now sit
ting also to receive testimony on the same sub
ect.--Picdyunc.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-08

DEArH OF CAPTAIN DUSTIN We learn
with great regret that Captain DUSTIN, Of the
steamer Bosona, died this morning OF the in
juries he received at the explosion Of the Lou
isiana. As a mark ofrespect for his memory
the various steamers in port have their hags AZ
half.masL--U.
INCIDENTS OF THE EXPLOSION. Some oil me
effects OF the explosion are very unaccouniaole
and mysterious. 80.
Among the missing is Mr.. King ofSt Louis,
who is undoubtedly killed--the upper portion o.
bis pantaloons has been found and Identified; II
consists Of the waistband, pockets and seat; the
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-08

A Hon DIGNITARY.--Dr. Semple, Pses'
ident Of the California Convention, 10 ssssn tcc
high.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-08

iuily, and ADORE il stood The erect aud imposing
form oflhe lawyer, ThOmas-uahuft. not a cut
on bis skin OF rent ia his clothing, but weeping
as lfhis heart were broken.
He started back as The flashing light dazZled
his eyes, and growing pale as the dead at bis
teeL exclaimed, IN accents Of immeasurable
ansuisA-"0h Godl how shall endure to
meet my Emma, with this murderous gore on
my handsl Such stains would de6le the very
gates OF heaven, and baCken the floor OF hell it.
sefln
tie did, however, afterwards meet Emma and
the babe; but We shall not attempt to paint the
scene. week subsequently, he was shot to
pieces in his own office, while employed in wri
ting alter night The assassin was not known
but was supposed to be younger brother Of the
duellsl, johnson.
The stranger who acted in the combat as the
second Of Thomas, was indeed as he said. from
Texas, and then travelling through Mssis,
slppi, and was the bravest man, perhaps, that
ever drew the breath Of liie--James Bowie, who
fell only with the fall of the Alamo, when
bis red knife was drunk with the blood Of MeKl-
cans.
Reader.-But the moral You promised us a
moral.
Hrtcr,-The same moral which lies at the
bottom of all true stories, if they be read right
ly. give you this, and can give no more
that the circumstances which make men make
also their actions, as the history OF many a New
Highlander besides poor Thomas, in the South,
can attest. Therefore, never strongly condemn
the deeds oil your brethren of the common hui
mainly until you shall have realized their ina,
leral aud spiritual situation in all its ma'h'
emajeal and moral dimensions. This lesson,
studied well, may render you wiser and probably
happier men.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-08

LAcoNIc EPIsTLE FROM CALIFORNIA. "a
gentleman who left Boston for California last
sudng, wiring to friend, thus expresses
himself:
"Dear FL: Just arrived. California be
id. Particulars in my next Yours, DC.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-08

A letter from the Great Salt Lake Mormon
City says there is settlement fifty miles from
thai ciiy fmsn owning negroes, earring on
arming largely.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-08


THE FAMILY OF DANIEL WEBsTER-Danie'
Webster is tle only survivor of bis fathers family
OF ten children. Ehenezer, The eldest child, died
at an early age. Olivia also died young. Susan.
nah, the third, married gentleman in Boseawcn
and at her death left several children. David
the next SON. was farmer, who removed TO Can.
ada, where be died, leaving large family, some
of whom hold important offices under the govern,
ment that country Joseph, the next brother,
was also farmer. He died about thirty years
ago, leaving two children. MehilabIe was the
third sister she died unmarried aged 81 Ab
igal The fourth daughter, was the mother Of Dr. c.
i. lladdock, now professor in Dartmouth Col,
lege. Ezekiel was next older than Daniel, to
whom he was own brother, the other children
beng by former marriage. Ezekiel was a
man of most distinguished talents, aud exercised
much influence over his brothers aleclions.--
While addressing the Court at Concord, in A
pr, 1920, Ezekiel Webster expired suddenly
from a disease of the heart. BY his death Dan
ia LOST an atlecionate brother and a kind mentor,
whom be regarded with the warlnest affection
Sarah, the youngest child, married her cousin,
f. Webster, OF Franklin and died at the age OF
thirty one Daniel Webster, the last survivor
olthis large family, was the ninth child, and what
he is, the history Of the United States will hand
down to the latest posteriy, Boston Chronotype.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1849-12-08

When Mr.. Jefferson was asked respecting his
religion, bis memorable answer was ~ /"
known to myself and God alone. lis eVIoehce
before the world is to be sought IN my l'ie
il thai has been honest and dullfdl to society,"
the religion which has regulated it cannot be
had one,'
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-11-29
Plank Roads.

One mile and three quarters of the National Road,
West Of Greenfield, has been planked, and Mr..
Templin informs Us that would have been finish
ed, had the saw mills been able to furnish plank.
Next spring the work will proceed rapidly. We hope.
The citizens of Georgetown, Floyd county, at a
meeting on the 18th inst, resolved that they would
raise $4,000 for the construction of road from that
place to New Albany.
Six miles ofthe Lafayette and Charlottesville plank
road ore finished. and is still progressing. The
whole will be completed by next fall
The Trustees Of the Mount Vernon and New Har.
mony Plank Road company have expressed deter
mination, in series Of resolutions, TO place a por-
tion of the work Immediately under contract, and
push the whole line TO a speedy completion.
PRoFIrs OF PLANK ROADS IN New YoRK.-The
Wateryile and Utica road, nineteen miles long and
costing 1900, has just declared dividend Of ten
per cent, payable stockholders demand, and ten
per cent laid by for repairs. The Utica and Brdgewa
ter road, twenty miles long, and costing $4,000
pays twenty five per cent. regularly The B'onville
road pays twenty-five per cent. The Wsterown road
pays twenty-five per cent. The Forea g. Johnson
road, four miles long, and costing $780, pays regu-
larry fifty per cent
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-11-29

DrPLoMArIc--We learn that Mr.. Schroeder. the
newy-appointed charge to Stockholm, has forthwith
departed on his mission. Mr. Ellsworth. the late
charge who has returned TO the United States, we
learn, after encounterng and overcoming every OBJ
stacle, was on the point Of concluding important
treaty with Sweden, upon principles of reciprocity
and fairness that would have been productive of high
y beneficial results to this country. when lie re-
called. Mr.. E., learn, displayed great diplomatic
tact and talent in his negotiations meeting and de-
feating he did the insdous efforts of British inhu-
ence exerted to prevent his concluding the treaty.
His successor WILL we presume, as the work is ready
for completion. have no difficulty in finally consum-
mating Mr.. Ellsworths treaty at an early period
Washington Union.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-11-29

Another CANAL BRsAK.-On Wednesday night
last, after the break just below Early's slaughter
house had been repaired and the dam removed TO let
the water below some two hundred yards further
south, and just above Mr.. Early's packing house,
another break occurred which took about eighty feet
of embankment and six eight feet beloio the bottom
of the canal with about half it's width into the Wa
bash. II seems TO lave lei loose and slid out from the
bottom. if the foundation quick sand. Some
drtwood in the river which had lodged the riv-
bank pushed sixty feet further out, and the earth
washed in just above the water changing the cur
rent and driving it further west. From the appear
ance of the place we presume lie cost for repairing
will not be short of thousand dollars Wabash En-
press, 21st.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-11-29

PAY THE NATIoNAL DEBT.-We learn from the
last fiscal statement of the Secretary Of the Treasury
that the deposite and subject TO draf
in the vurous repositories If the government is ST.
SIT 1852. This fact shows the salutary operation Of
the existing tariff and lis capacity to supply ample
qured for the necessary ordinary expditures OF the
government. What should be done with the accu-
mulatng surplusi We have but one reply to make.
PAY the national debt scth IT, II is true, the certi-
Gates of Indebtedness running for special term of
years cannot be redeemed except at the pleasure of
the holder. But Congress should, at an early day.
make provision for the appropriation of ell surplus
revenue TO the purchase of the national stocks their
current prices in the market And this policy should
be enforced, by Legislation. Washington Union.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-11-29

Horace Mann, in late lecture IN B,s,on. said the
Gods of the world are fasi dying out, and deity
alone is worshpped-ioeaat. Were 1t currently
reported that the river Jordan bedded with gold.
and that the Pool of Bethesda lined with pearls,
the Christian world would vie with The Jews TO re-
build Jerusalem and chips would be up for Palestine
instead Of San Francisco.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-11-29

The editor Of the Worcester (Mass.) Spy and the
editor Of the Palladium opposing candidates for
the Legislature at the late election. The editor Of
the Spy (Wbig) won the day, whereupon he. Of the
Palladium, consoles himself by saying:
The people Of Worcester have elected the edi-
tor Of the Spy 10 the legislature and elected us to
stay at home. That shows very plainly ,ohics they
can srdre BEST
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-11-29
SESSION SENTINEL.

The State Sentinel will be issued Tri-
weekly during the coming session of the
Legislature, as usual. We shall employ a
corps of the best reporters, and the proceed
ings of the Assembly will be given in our
usual full and correct form.
Tri-weekly for the Session, Sl.OO
Weekly, Oh
*.*Will our exchanges please notice3 If.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-11-29

We have not received the State Sentinel for nearly
two weeks. We can't very well do without II, aud
hope that the publishers will send il regularly
non Times.
Our pa per is mailed TO the Times punciualIy, as il
is to all our subscribers and exchanges If il does
not reach its destination it is the fault of the faith
less and inefficient agents in charge of the post
Office department.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-11-29

GrThe Pa. Ledger truly says. in concluding an
article upon French affairs, TINT every new idea is
blow 10 despots that the triumph Of freedom.
Human rights to be achieved by the pen, that "
tie Instrument of mighty mischief" and not by the
sword. Bloodshed is temporary-reason eternal. Pr
ling barricades till The crack of doom will not free
people. One ,ictorv of reason is conclusive
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-11-29

INFORMATION Observation-Disclosures is wanted by
Amelia Martin Of Phoebe and BENZ. franklin Mar
tin, whom she has not seen heard Of for eighteen
years. The father Of these parties was formerly a
school teacher in the Fourth ward of Cincinnati.
Any communication directed to WIN. H. Wise. Gin
ciunaii, Ohio. (the husband Of Mary MARTINI con-
corning his friends will be gratefully received.
The mother of Amelia, Phoebe, and Benjamin F.
Martin died at Newton, Ohio, some twenty years
since
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-11-29

GA communication from MIR. Lee. on the sub
ject of the ST. Louis and Cincinnati Telegraph line
is necessarily deferred till paper,as well
some other matters. After this week we shall pub
lish triweeky. and will try to keep up with the cur
rent Of events
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-11-29

merly connected with the Eaton Register, the HamIl-
ton Iniegencer, and the Indiana Courier, died a,
New Castle, on the l7Ih inst. He was an honest and
respectable man.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-11-29

Hon. GEORGE w. JULIAN.-Our Representative
elect Congress- regret to say, taken sudden
ly i'll Saturday night last. with hemorrbage of the
lungs, and has been confined to his bed ever since.
lie is now "wednesday morninp) believed TO be con-
vaescen but il is feared that he will not be able to
reach Washington at the commencement of the ses-
son.--C enirerille Sentinel. Nor. 81.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-11-29

"RAPE OF THE I.ocK."-A scoundrel at the Boston
Museum when the crowd was passing out, on Thurs
day evening last, deliberately cut off three or four
ruglets from young ladys neck. Hearing the click
of the scissors the young lady quickly turned round
and uttered scream, but the perpetraior Of the out
rage had fed
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-11-29

ODD FELLows.-It is announced that this benevo
lent Order planted her first standard on the golden
shores Of California" on the evening of Saturday
Sept 10Th large number Of the brotherhood were
in attendance, and "Cafornis Lodge No. 1" was es-
tsbshed, for ministerine to the wants and soothing
the woes OF those who need its Offices Of kindness and
care" Much needed, we have no doubt.