The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-08-29

held throughout the State, we are strongly in
clined to think General Foote must have knew
that he misstated the strength of the Opposi
ton to the adjustment bill.
In bis voluminous correspondence, with 3
view of aseertaining the sentiments Of the peo'
pie Of other States, he has entirely overlooked
those of his own constituents, calculating, We
presume, that on his return home, by his won
derful powers of eloquence, he would override
all opposition, and soon remodel public opinion
and set it right in reference to himself and his
fAvorite measures.
One of two things is certainly true, either
that he has thus overlooked the indications OIL
public sentiment in Mississippi, or that he has,
in the above extract, wlfuly misrepresented
them.
All who differ with him as to the merits oil
the late omnibus bill, are embraced in the
same category, and stigmatised as "shailow-
minded, tactious and aspiring d~cmGgogues"
There sat before him in the Senate chamber,
bis colleague, Colonel Davis, to whom he well
knew not one Of these epithets were applica-
bic, Except, perhaps, that OF being 'aspiI,ng,)
and yethe differed with Senator Foote about
this same omnibus being a safe vehicle for
Southern gentlemen to travel in. Yet, he, for
sooth, is 'tshallow-minded, ~factious and as
piring demagosue."
"Aspiring'' Colonel Davis may be; but his
aspirations are Of lofty character. Heaspires
not to mere aOtofiety, installing it as some do
for a solid and well earned fame. He aspires
not, as some other Senators, to the applause OF
the oilers and hangers-on that throng the Sena-
torial galleries.
His aspirations are to serve the people of his
own State, and to protect the rights of the
south against the assaults Of free sellers at the
North and false lends at home, and not to
make sport for the galleries.
And the people of the third Congressional
district have hitherto thought, that in Colonel
Melville, as a representative, they had an able
debatant, an accomplished statesman aud n
well tried patriot.
In the last canvass, he was opposed by one
Of the most plausible and eloquent champions
Of the wing cause, (Mr. Cray a man OF most
abounded personal popularity withal, and
yet, by the exertions of Melville, victory
perched upon our banner, and the slost district
was redeemed.
But it seems The third district has miscon-
ceivod the moral and intellectual character Of
her representative, for he was opposed to the
adjustment bill, and is, of course, accopd.ngt 10
General Foote, a "shallow-minded, f~actious
and aspiring ~demagoguc."
Senator Foote, by bis sratuitous bestowal oil
ignomiuious epithets upon those who differ
with him, censuring alike his colleagues and
those Of his constituents who disapproye his
course, has thrown himself beyond the pale Of
courtesy. It is the duty Of the press to char
a%Cterise his fictitious opposition to public senti-
ment al home in the terms it deserves.
The president, on the 9th instant, sent into
both Houses, a short message, correcting an in
ference that might be drawn from his message
Of the 9Th instant, viz that Governor BELLS
letter had been received by General Taylor
before his death.
Governor BELLS letter was addressed to Gen.
Taylor, but was not taken from the post Office
until his death.
Wesee it statad that Mr.. Stephens of Geor.
gia made an able in the House against the
presidents message, in reference to the Texas
and New Mexico difficulty.
Mr.. Stephens, though a supporter Of the
administration, has too correct an apprecia-
ton of his duties as a Southern man, to with
hold his censure from that high toned c%ousoli-
dation document.
Ata meeting ofthe Canton Lodge No.
Is held on Saturday evening, 24th inst. the
following Preamble and Resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS we have learned with unmin.
gled feelings of sorrow, that it has pleased
an allwise and over-ruling Providence 10
remove from our midst, our friend and
Brother John H. Dalton; and whereas his
death occurred at a distance from our
Lodge, too remote to adpalt Of the ordinary
courtesies due to a deceased worthy Broth
er; Therefore,
RessiUed,-That the members of this
Lodge do sympathize most heartily in the
Affections OF the bereaved family Of our de-
parted Brothers
2. Rtsoiped, That in bis death The
community is deprived Of a highly respect
ed citizen, his family of an aTectionate bus-
band and father, and societyof an amiable
and exemplary member, and our Lodge Of
a devoted and worthy Brother.
8. Resolued,-That the members oftbis
Lodge will wear the usual badge oimourn.
ing for thirty days.
4, Resolvtd,-Tha these resolutions be