davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-09-05
PROSPECTUS,
OF
"THE SOUTHERN PRESS"

= &A2 WV = AA@Sae@-
An association of sixty-three Members OF
Congress, Senators and Representatives, have |
constituted the undersigned CommIttee 10
superintend the establishment OF Southern |
Press at Washington City. to be devoted to the |
exposition and defence of Southern Rights ana
Institutions dissemination Of correct in-
formation as to Northern Policy, and the course
of PoliticalAffairs generally without reference
Of the old party lines Of WHICH and Democrat.
arrangements are now in progress. promtly to
tonsure the issue Of such paper under the Il
Ae Of
for the conduct of which, suitable Editors have
been engaged, who will also receive the aid o
number Of eminent and able contributors.
There will be both a TRI-wEEKLx and a
WEEKLY issue-the latter to contain substan-
tally the same matter rs the former, and in-
tended to reach those points of the country
whose mail facilities are limited.
ADAILY issue will be added hereafter, should
| it be deemed advisable or necessary by the
press and people of the Southern States.
The paper will not be EXCLUSIVELY political
-butwill embrace on it's braad sheet tho Gen
eral News of the day, Domestic and Foreign,
by mail and telegraph; Commercial and Agri-
lcultural Intelligence Literary Criticisms, Or
iginal Essays, Litarary and MIsllaneous, and,
in short all those items of general interest, the
collected aggregate of which constitutes the in
teresting an valuable Newspaper. Great care
will be taken to give full and correc: Reports
of the Proceedings and debates in both Houses
of Congress, as well as the action of the local
Legislatures on the Southern question.
A limited number only of advertisements
will be reeeived-the main objest Going to fur
nisu a large amount Of reading matter.
The paper will be printed on o sheet equ0
in size TO those of the other Washington paper:
and the matvrial will be procuod especially fol
ahe purpose.
1t is confidently hoped that every true frienC
to the South will aid in procuring subscribers
and forwsrd the name, with the amount snb
scribed, to some Southern Representative a
Washington forthwith.
Postmasters are authorized by law to remi
D subscriptions free of postage,
TERMS.
For Tri-weekly during the Session eff Congress
and Somi-weokly during the recess. thePric
will be per annum So W
Weekly paper 8
The price of subscription most be paid in
, varaby in advance, and the cash accompan
, the name sent.
! All persons procuring ten names shall be en-
titled to receive one copy gratis for on
year.
A. P. BUTLER,
JACKSON MORTON.
K. TOOMBS,
n J. THOMPSON.
5 o. Editors, and papers friendly to the en-
s terprise. will pleaes publish this Prospectus
= which will entitl9 them to an exchange wit
: the newspaper. All who comply with this re
vuest will send a copy of the paper containin
it to the Committee.
WASHINGTON, AIay 25, 1850.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-09-05
SUMMER CLOTHING.

wJST received large and we'll asserted
81 stock of Summer Clothing, suited to the
most fastidious In taste. For sale very re
asonable for cash or on credit, by
April Is, j. V. CALDWELL.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-09-05
A. P. BUTLER,
JACKSON MORTON.
K. TOOMBS,
]. THOMPSON.

o. Editors, and papers friendly to the en-
terprise, will pleaes publish this Prospectus
which will entitl9 them to an exchange with
the newspaper. All who comply with this re-
west will send copy of the paper containing
it to the Committee.
WASHINGTON, Mag %, 1850.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1850-09-05
Winn,s Hotel.

A TIE SUBSCRIBER WOULD -
llsi respectfully inform the public gssss
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05
From the N. 0. True Delta.
DEATH OF PENA Y PENA

In the Mexican papers, received on Tuesday, the
death of Pena Pena is announced. He one of
the most eminent lawyers his country ever produced
was enlightened statesman, and possessed whal
the irmness and moral courage withstand popular
clamor or defy the intrgues OF faction, whenever they
were brought to bear against measures he held condu
Give TO the public safety, the general welfare OF the
her history, nation, few such appear in place
or power, and those few, briefperiods only.
Pena Pena became President of the Republic at the
close OF the war with the United States. 1t under
his auspices the treaty fpeace made and twas by
him it ratified, after Herrera, the President elect
fearing popular indignation and the cabas OF the San
tanss Stunned responsibility of advocating signing
it, and obtained the election Of Pena Pena President
ad interim, by Congress.
At the time commissioners visited Quaretaro
where the Mexican Government then was to conclude
the negotiations the bitterest hostility was manifested
by the people, OF all classes the Americans and also
deepseated aversion to the settlement of the difficult
ties between the two countries the terms agreed upon
The leperos, composing full hafthe population of the
city, stoned the carriage OF the commissioners and as
sailed the men composing the escort, whenever few
OF them appeared in the streets. Nor the army
better disposed Complaint was made to the govern
ment OF these ourages upon mission, present in Qua
rearo, upon the invitation the government ITSELF but
Pena Pena though he expressed the most profound
regrets that such insults should have been offered
knowedged his inability to prevent them; confessed
that he could not rely upon the army to restrain the
people, and begged the forbearance oft the Americans
In the teeth OF the insane desire to procrasnate the
war; ne made peace, and by his patriotism and courage
medately succeeded by the weak, but we'll intending
Herrera, who has since filled the presidential chair.
Mexico, in the death OF Pena Pena, has lost Of
her best and Wisest men, and pure patriot
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05
From the N. 0. Picayune, January 30
FROM MEXICO

BY the arrival in NJ obe Bay on Tuesday last, 81 the
British steamer Clyde, we have received files Of Eoni
tor and Ell Sgto from the city of Mexico to the 10Th
nS and the Vera Cruz L0cOm0t0r TO the l4tn, DOM
inclusive.
Ell lSiglo says that OF 1000 Adventures from Sonora
who during the past year had emgrated to California,
the half had returned to thelrhomes with 81
principally in gold. This circumstance had ted the
spirit Of the enterprise among the inhabitants, and COM
pany OF l0Omen had been formed about the end Of No
vemb out for Arsona, the silver deposits tor
the purpose of working them, and particularly the mine
Cenceos In the capital of the State another exped-
ton has been prepared, which reckoning upwards OF
seventy men, and it was to be increased by eighty
destined for the gold pacers situated Ell Puerto de las
Nlulas Sierra de las Espueas, and other points on the
frontier The same party was to start on the LIST Janu,
airy, and Ell Ssto expects, from this enterprise ard
others since projected results favorable in gold dig
ging in Sonora as those which have followed the abors
Of adventurers in California The paper acknow-
edges the receipts of letter from Europe announcing
that considerable emigration may be expected from
| the Old World to Mexico and that ninety Poles had
embarked for New Orleans intending to settle in the
neghborng Republic. Capt. Lutowski would proceed
Herrera for hmselfand countrymen.
The funeral OF the late Senior Pena Pena, Judge OF
the Supreme court and for short period Chief Mags
rae othe Republic, alter the abdcaon OF Santa Anna,
to be conducted with great cost and ceremony His
remains to lie in state, in the great hall OF the Su
preme Court at the capital until the 7th inst The
pense of the funeral would not be less than ten twelve
| thousand dollars.
| valuable train, consisting of twenty eight wagons
and number of pack mules, loaded with contraband
goods had been captured near Camargo 1t is stated,
in paper of that city, that immense loss is sustained by
the revenue from smuggling goods into Tamaulipas. 1t
also said that the plan Of the annexaonists consists
in establishing depots of arms and munitions along the
left bank of the Rio Grande to enlist volunteers foreign
ers) to act as auxaries of the native Mexicans and to
protect the latter when they raise the cry Independence
Thus the inhabitants of the other side of the river will
appear the invaders but the defenders OF people
struggling for liberty.
The cholera according to advices from the capital of
the Sth had disappeared from Mazatan and had broken
out in a town in Jaisco. The inhabitants of the capt.
tai Of that State in great terror at the fear Of its
approach.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05

THE HoHNsTocKs, it will be perceived by the adyer-
tsement in another column, to remain until Thurs
day to give farewell Concert. They have BEN in
duced to do so by the earnest solicitation OF many who
prevented from attending the last Concert by the
furious storm which ragged Saturday evening. Those,
however, who were present, enjoyed feast OF music
rarely if ever to be exceed. All appeared delighted,
and appauded the performers with warmth and enhu-
aism.
Miss Adele is pianist Of the first order. Her
ton is equal to De Meyer, her expression possibly supe
ror to Herr, and in force and power she is equal to
Strakosch or any other pianist who has visited this
country, except De Meyer who all know sacrifices the
other qualities of great performer in order to produce
effect by "noise and confusion" The Jenny Limbs Bird
Canzonet was beautiful, light and graceful compost
ton, which pleased all tastes. 1t called forth general
request forts repetition.
Karl Hohnstock is genius. His performances the
violin without the trick or humbug often resored
to by modern volniss; his is pure and liquid; his
bowling seems to be effected rather by machinery than
by human means, and his left hand flies about over the
finger board if searching for place of rest, which
cannot be found
We have spoken in high of these artists but
not higher, surely, than they deserve.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05
FREE SCHOOLS IN CHARLOTTE

At ameeting of the friends of free schouls held at
Charlotte Court House. on the Eth day of January,
HENRY CARRINGToN, Esq, was appointed Chairman,
and A. A. DAVIDSON Secretary
The Hon. James w. Bouldin, Doctor ]. P. Brown
and w. It. Scott and w. G. Miller, Esqls., advocated
the cause by the most torcibe arguments
n Resoloed That Col. J pupuy, w. G; Miller, Dr. j..
P. Brown, w. 7. Scott, Glen. Hancock, IT. G.. Wat
kins and A. A. Davidson be committee whose duty it
shall be, to obtain funds for the circulation OF infor-
nation in the county OF Charlotte and to pay all neces-
sary expenses attending the subject.
ResolUed, That w #. Gillian, Major Boyle Barns
Glenn Hancock, w. G. Miller Col. r. F. Gaines, P L.
Lgon, Jas A. Foster j. s. Wilson, DR.. Ro E. Bouldin
Thomas Flournoy Rev. E. w. Roach, Jos. R. Bailey,
w. T. Scott, H. Darlington, DR.. Brown, R. J. Gaines,
S: Davis Thos, G. Watkins Chas. G. Watkins, D.
w. Williamson, James Gordon, James. NJ McCargo,
Col. David McCargo, Reps Barns, VIM Morton and
Alexander Rails be the committee obtain signatures
to petition which shall be presented to the county
court OF Charlotte in order that poll for free schools
may be held at our next election in April next.
Resolved, Teat VIM. c. Flournoy, ESQ., of Farm
ve be earnestly requested TO address the meeting to be
held at this place the 18th day OF February next
and also that Mr. Gregg, from the Richmond and Dan
vile Railroad be respectfully invited to attend that meet
ing,
Resolved, That our next meeting take place at the
Court House, on Wednesday, the 18th Of February.
Res0lced That the above proceedings be published
in the RchmondiFimes and Enquirer, the Religious He
raid Watchman and Obrerver and the Christian Advo-
cate. III. CARRlNGTON, Chairman.
A. A DAVIDSON Secretary
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05

INQUEsT.-An inquest was held before Coroner Ro-
bert Tate Wicker, Friday morning, upon the body Of
Andrew Maher, who stabbed on Sunday last, al
the house Of Laurence Martin, at the OF I'd and
Broad streets After long investigation, John Hays
was found guilty of murder in the first degree. Mahel
died Of the wound inflicted upon him, at II O'Clock
Thursday night. The evidence against Hays con-
elusive that he was guilty of the murder He, the
cused has absconded and steps being taken to ar
rest him, if possible He is described being an Irish
labourer about % years old, with light hair, fair
plexon and with fair coloured whskers, and has rela
tves in West Troy New York, where he has been en-
gagged in the United States arsenal.
UNLAWFUL AssEMBLAGE.-On the evening OF the
29h ut as officer Warrington passing up sth street
between Grace and Broad Streets he in the groce-
ry store of Antonio Winker, large number Of negro
men, The officer with hop, bounced into the shop,
and ordered them to stop He only saw seven. but
counted eleven and declared before heaven he'd have
Winker up. Andso he did, and worse yet he caused
that worthy to be mulcted with fine OF Sc 81, which
the officer acetousy remarked soto ooce, would prove
a "blinker' to Mr.. Winker.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05

MMERCIAL RECORD.
RICHMOND MARKETS, Feb. 4.

TOBACCO.-Receiptso of loose parcels the past
week have been heavy, and the demand active at the
following quotations Lugs So. to s.; Leaf So to
$l2, as in quality.
FLOUR-Sales OF Richmond Country at 81 s7a
Scottsve brands held S. 49, but there are no
purchasers at this rate
WHEATGood red 81 per bushel, and good white.
81 O5.
WHEAT OFFAI.--Bran 12a cents Shorts IS cts
BrownStufs IS cts Ship Stufs 40 cents per busheL--
Demand fair and stocks light.
CORN-We quote new and old at SO a 52a cents per
bushe
CORN MEAL.-60to 65 cents perbushel.
OATS.-Not much doing. We quote 33a35 cents
per bushel as the selling price.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05
GEORGIA.

We learn from the Charleston Mercury that the
Georgia House OF Representatives on Saturday, whilst
engaged in considering the strong and comprehensive
resolutions reported by the Committee on Federal Re-
latons, received message from the Governor commu.
nicang series OF Resolutions from the State of Con
nectcut, on the subject ofs.avery. The message was
Immediately taken up and the resolutions read.
On motion OF MIR. Jones, the Governor, bya unani-
nous cote, was requested return the resolutions, I'M
der blank cover to the Executive of Connecticut. l.
was also resolved by unanimous vote that the resou-
tons lately received from Vermont upon the samesub-
ect. be returned under blank cover to the Executive
of Vermont 1t was further resolved that all similarre.
solutions should in like manner be returned to the Ex-
ecutves from whom they were sent.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05

SAvANNAHGA LIGHT CoMPANY.-We learn from the
Georgian that the Savannah Gas Light Company have,
through their President R. H. Griffin, Esq, concluded
very favorable contract with Messrs BuclSner, Brick
and Town, Of Philadelphia, for the erection of Gas
Works suitable for $4,000 cubic feet, capacity for "a
hours, and laying six miles ofppe also that the expe-
renced Mr. Cresson superintendent ofthe Philadelphia
Gas Works, has accepted the appointment OF Consulting
Engineer, of the Company We further learn that the
work will be commenced Immediately, aud that the Gas
will be made from coal instead of tar, at first con-
templated
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05
MR.. MADISON.

We publish, this morning, an interesting letter
of Mr.. Madison, cited by the National Intelligent
Ger to prove that that great statesman did not I'M
dersand his celebrated report and resolutions OF
1889, to proclaim DOCTRINES such us are now
advanced by the advocates of Southern Conven-
ton We copy the letter because it possesses
much historical interest," and undoubtedly has
some bearing on the absorbing topics OF the pre-
sent day but, we confess, we do not perceive
that it serves to sustain the Intelgencers views,
Mr.. Madison's explanation was plainly designed
to show that the Legislature of Virginia. in 1852
did not declare principles which could be appealed
to as authority for the doctrine of notification by
single State that is, that one State may refuse to
conform to a law of the General Government, and
yet remain in the Union. What he says OF concert
among the States, deeming themselves aggrleved,
seems to us to Justify very different construction
from that of the National Intelligencer. lie does
not tell US how such concert is to be established,
and, moreover, as we have formerly remarked, the
Virginia resolutions of $780, and, of course, the
whole policy, which they advised the States object
ing to the Alien and Sedton laws to adopt, were
posterior to the actual commission of the grievance
by Congress. In this respect the precedent I'M
questionably does not sustain the plan OF South
ern Convention, but it may well be commended that
measure of warning is better and more conser-
vative than one of redress
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05

the street drunk; him. not long SINCE passing up the
street, crying Charcoal !" in loud tone OF voce-had
seen him at other tines passing about the city, with
single mackerel in his hand shouting out "mackerel!"
He believed the prisoner to be perfectly harmless, though
attmes he was very noisy. Under promise that he
would Immediately leave the city and return to Buck
ngham county, where he said he resided the Court re-
leased the prisoner.
Henry c. Wilson Of Harrisonburg Rockin CHAM
county, was next placed at the bar. Mr.. Pearce
ted that he learned the prisoner had been abouring
under mental aberration-two citizens OF Richmond
broug hit him to the cage Sunday evening, for safe
keeping, stating that they had arrested him whilst in
the act OF jumping into the river He appe AIRED compo-
sed this morning-much more than yesterday.
Captain Jinkins stated that the prisoner had neither
sat or slept Sunday, night-he had paced the floor
the enrire night as he had learned. The prisoner Is
about 30 years of age genee in appearance and has,
is reported, highly respectable relatives residing in
tlanisonburg. He appeared calm and collected yes
terday and gave ready and sensible answers TO ques
tons propounded by the Court 1t was surmised that
possibly h. might be aborng under tack Of deli
rium emens; but the prisoner said he had not drank
deeply of late. He sent to jail till tomorrow
when he will again undergo examination.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05

From TAMPA BAY.-The Wakulla Times saws
The schr Randalla Marshal West, master, arrived at
this port Monday last, having left Tampa on Satur-
day, the 18th ult.
By passenger on board the Randall Marshal, we
learn that an express arrived at Tampa on Friday the
18TH from Chok ko nka, bringing intelligence to Capt
sengers from Billy Bow Legs and said he would be in
on the 18th, 1t is thought he is coming in to make
engagements with General Twiggs to allow them to
trade again The Indians were told that none but the
Chiefs could effect an arrangement of the kind The
express did not say that Sam Jones would in II
is thought that Bow Legs is willing to 90 West il he
can escape the influence Of Sam Jones. Sam is an old
sent off
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05

UNFORTUNATE OCCURRENCE IN NEwBERN, N c.
We regret to be called upoa that negro man,
named Lewis belonging 10 Mrs. Vail, of this town.
and O'clock, by the hands Of lIrs. Aliph Riggs of
Newhern We give the facts briefly, as they are re-
ported by those present. they given in evil
magistrates Lewis was seen at the time OF the occur
renee, in Mrs Riggs yard, and near her smoke-house
On Mrs RS being Informed of this, she went out Of the
house and ordered him to leave the premises. his he
enipg manner She endeavored then to procure stick,
but not finding one, called for loaded pistol which
was brought her from the house Lewis still not having
left the premises was fred upon by Mrs Riggs The
pistol was loaded with fine shot, and the charge passed
through the left arm into his side He fell and died 10
tew minutes - Ntlebernian
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05

CARLYLE ON NEGRO SLAvERy.-This distinguished
writer has come ont with announcement of views GU
Negro Slavery, which strikes with amazement many Of
his transcendenais admirers The idea he inculcates
to to De, that labor is the unavoidable lot OF
man and debt due to humanity consequently that a
people be in chains to Incidence it s the duty OF
the world to emancpate them from this passion, and
West Indies be peculiarly calculated for the production
OF spices and tropical fruits, is perfectly legitimate to
see that they given mp pumpkins andsquashes
legged cattle" The article, the whole OF which was
reproduced Lttells Living Age abuses strenuously
the policy which abandoned the British Antilles TO an
idle negro popuation.-N Y. Express.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05

PROFESSOR WEBsTrRs TRAL-We understand
that Prof Webster will probably be arranged at the
trial will not take place until June July being i'm
possible TO arrange the business OF the Court as to
secure full bench before that time The day of trial
will be fixed at the time OF his arraignment Boston
Journal
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05
For THE TINES,
TO THE CITIZENS OLE RICH MQNl

TO THE CITIZENS OF RICHMOND
An attempt will be made to connect the Northern and
Southern Railroads, by running locomotive through
the streets Of the city between the Fredericksburg and
Streets and endangerng daily the lives Of citizens,
and this merely to the expense to certain compa
MES of keeping up the present mode of conveyance
crafty these he's parties may be- &C @ Us
due time, unless you open your eyes to this matter
CITIZEN
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05

The DEPOT AT CHATTANooGA.-T Ringgold Re,
publican of the 26h nst says; This depot is crowded
with freight which is accommodating rapidly every day
1t filled with every variety OF produce and the spa
cious platform is covered with cotton. Owing to the
unprecedented bad weather and the condition OF the new
from this point but in few days every thing will be
moving with perfect phis !!
RE1ETrING OF THE TUNNEL.-We understand the
contract for tunneng the Blue Ridge, taken on the
2lst inst by Messrs Kelly g. CO.. OF the State OF Mary
land, tor $l9OO00 These gentlemen spoken OF in
the highest TERMS as business men, and the public may
expect that this great work will be commenced imme
dlately The present contract is considerably higher
than that which the Messs Ruer failed to enter into
GStauntoa indicator
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05

Texas FuNps.-We are informed by an operator in
the money market that large amount of Texas funds
changed hands yesterday and the day before in conse-
quence of report that the Legislature of Texas lately
passed law providing for the payment in lands, at
thirty cents per acre. Of all claims against the late Re-
public of Texas. This law also extends the time to
Two wears for claimants prove up and obtain vouchers
to claims against that State previously her annexa.
tion-N n picuUllne
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-05

ANOTHER AWFUL ExPLosoN.-The officers of the
steamer Old Hickory, arrived this morning, report that
the steamer St Joseph, hence for ST. Louis burst her
boilers on Wednesday morning last, when at Choctaw
Island, killing, it is supposed, about twenty PERSONS
TO the waters edge. The steamer George Washington
rescued the surviving passengers and crew
NJ n PIE Jo, 81