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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23


/ witnessed Gle exercise, ul MIR. CrawIord's Acad.
envy, during the last day otthc examination. last sum
mer The exercises OF the several classes, in Latin
Greek and the Scientific and prjmly ncporguGut-,
indicated q rapid progress OF the pupils, aud inuCT
diligence and ability on 'be part Of the teachers.
take great pleasure in expressing my opinion, that
the Lnwudcs Academy is am Institution Of high mer'
t, and mos, cordially recommend It's able and enter
pr,sug Principal, Air Crawford and his very capa-
be Assistants, 10 PUBLIC favor and patronage
JOHN /. JACK.
Columbus, Miss, Jany. An, 1850
! attended the last examination of thc Students OF
Lovudcs Academy, which closed on the 2lth of De.
cemher last, and cordially say for H. all that Is said
above, for the Sumner examination.
J. &. HALBERT.
Columbus, Miss, jan. ith, 1860
The following j. extracted from letter, written by
the Rev DR. Manly President Of the University Of
Aha, to the Principal; after ], NJ f., student at
Lowndes Academy, during the year lsi9. had been
examined and received into that Institution. -( the
University OF A.abama)
UylTugsII1 on ALABAMA, Jan. 9, 1880
My L.ff Bralhor-O yong iucni i. shere, lie
appeaV Smarkahly well under examinations aud was
no. 20 I'D deficient ga any thing wh"h he had studied
This rarely happens 10 any who are admitted here bee
From all the circumstance, anuc pate very solid rep.
utlEoH, as a scholar lof him.
llis Admission without dutort in uuY thing he had
studied under youl care reflects haaor your school
NesInI. be very happy 10 receive such pupils as l..
often, Nety trdy yours, b. MANLY
The subscriber only adds, that he hopes, by tsih.
fjl and successful discharge Of the relative duties de-
yoivne upon him, rs the Proprietor and Principal OF
tins lnsl.uon, TO merit the patronage OF an cnligh.
tened community.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23
LOWNDES ACADEMY.

LOWNDES ACADEMY.
LOwndes County. Mississippi.
\-vls -y r,E-s a-sS5 ISs4. lls
VFVTE N.Nr Session s.. tJs Institution. Nib cons
1 usass .a H'lisy. tae lIth day q. February.
TEACHERS
MALE DEPARTMENT.
p. CRAWFORD. 4 a., Proprietor s Principal.
JaEN A. F.srrs, A. b., Assistant Teacher.
FEMALE DEPARTMENT.
Mas NJ &. CsAvFoEr. prccen'ress, aided ay ,i.e
PrucpsL
u. SIC a ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT
Mas u A. y po-srs 49,
RArrs os TrryoN-Ptr NfssIJH of Months
For ue s,Hd Branches, trgm SlOo $50 90
Music. So co
Tsge. 'he Piano. > un
IsUtuv n water ,1.ur, IL 90
oil II 90
B1a7l including washing &C. per
Month"; 60
Or Board and Tuition due a. the end Of the Session
The Subscriber VII take l. CT Is Boaricrs, IN.
70 bills Family
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23

TVIIE undersigned having been appointed Admins.
l. traitor with the will annexed on the estate Of
Rufin Coleman deceased late of the county of
lnwndes Mississippi at the last Term Of the Brobatc
Court OF said county, hereby notifies all persons to
present their claims against said estate duly authen-
ticated within the time prescribed by law, and those
indebted to said estate requested to come forward
and make payment.
JOHN s. TOPP. Admir-
With the viii annexed Of Rufin Coleman, deceased,
February H. l950-im.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23
DISSOLUTION J..

THE partnership heretofore existing between
i Decherd Moore was dissolved by mutual con
sent on the 18th Of the December last. Jonathan
Decherd is charged with the settlement Of the bust
ness, and is autborzadto use the name Of the firm m
closing the samn
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23
JONATHAN DECHERD,
HIRAM MOORE.
February 5ls50.

February g. $50
All who are indebted to D & NJ, either by note or
account are requested to call and settle without de-
lay a. is necessary to close the business hsspnng
The undersigned having bought the interest Of II
Moore in the concern Of Decherd g. Moore, will CON
tinue business al the New Store, north side Of Nam
street, on his own account, and trusts that he Will
still receive the very liberal share Of patronage given
to the firm Of Decherd & Moore His stock % goods
is now very large and complete, aud viii be added 10
considerably during the spring. lie returns his
thanks to the friends Of the late firm and solcits
contpuanse oiiheir patronage as he hopes by strict
attention to business, and good stock Of Goods at
reasonable prices TO merit the same.
IONA. DBCiIERD'
February 5, 1850.
In fetirn. from business, ! take pleasure in re.
commencing Mr.. Decherd and his well selected stock
Of goods 10 the favorable attention Of my friends.
HIRAM MOORE,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23
MOFFATS
Life Pills and PhpniX BittfrS.

THss, Medicines tays NOW Been h.s-a the
pui1c Sra r--at 8. FIFTEEN YEARS, and
during Inst tune have maintained q high c1--ac-
Ter Is almost every pr. Fl. DE E..as .T- tra- eI-
r-lr-iasry ana .-lrasi1-s power Of restoring 1r--
feet health o. ps--7us suffering un1fr nearly every
k.-4 If Issssz s7pl.cf tha human frame IS .sb's.
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Hist Letters.

n lie Pos O5ice a Co7rr5r8-
II NJ. aa rs 1T e FEBRUARY, 1850
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ciic, through the Territories, and make the Sierra
Nevada one Of the boundaries of California. Then
give territorial governments TO Utah and New
Mexico. west OF the Rio Grande He would give to
Texas all OF her territory and would not consent TO
offer her bride TO part with portion it. He de-
Tended the rights OF the South; and, in the course
OF his remarks, said that he never meant TO live
where there was no slavery. Ifit were removed to-
morrow, he would be in favor of il the next day
The two races can live together, without destruc-
ton TO either He wanted the southern people to
know that they must rely upon themselves They
must take the Constitution as it is, and determine
To stand by and if necessary TO do battle for their
rights. If blood should flow, it would be better than
oppression , on !, o., ...., -. ,.,,,,,. :.
heretofore expressed and was in favor of excluding
slavery from the Territories. While he thus
pressed himself, he was ready to say that he con-
CURED heartily in the remarks uttered this morn
ing by the distinguished gentleman from New
York (Mr. KISG) in support of the recommends
patriotic, and statesman like, and which would eff
feet the best result in the present emergency. Five
months ago he was ready to vote for the admission
OF California, and to give the delegate from New
Mexico a seat in the House. Mr.. SMITH, sent here
TO represent hundred thousand people, is about to
return home to tell his constituents that nothing is
to be done for them. We should admit California
first, and dispose of the Territories afterwards. He
had yet to learn that there sbleeding wounds"
in the country. He could say that peace reigns in
the valley oil the Mississippi and the Ohio Every
where Congress is called upon to act. AS to dis
solution of the Union, time will crumble this Capt.
to into dust before the people will listen to it with
any degree of respect; they would rather scorn
those who would break down the system of govern.
ment established by our revolutionary fathers.
He believed that the President, this moment, if
he to consult his own feelings would retire to
private life. But the people of this country have
called him to his high post, which he fills with so
much honor and simple and unaffected republican
grace. He defended the President from the charge
of usurping power in the affairs of California, and
should on all occasions, protest against the libes
on his good and we'll earned name. Other points
were discussed, and, in conclusion, he said that ii
becomes us to press on the public business, and
consummate that for which we were sent here.
The committee then rose, and, at half-past nine
o'clock,
The House adjourned.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-05

Governor CRrTTESDEN, of Kentucky, has
at indianapolis, upon the invitation of the latter
given some time ago. His reception al Madi-
son is thus noticed in the Louisville Courier Of
the 18th ult
Monday was quite gala day at Madison-the
event being visit from Governor Crittenden, who
was on his way to Indianapolis. The Governor ar
rived at Madison late on Sunday night on the
steamer Sea Gull, from Frankfort, which boat was
detained several hours by the Blue Wing being
aground in the lock at Lockport. On Monday, the
citizens rendered him the compliment of public
dinner at the Madison Hotel. There was a large
attendance. Governor Crittenden made glorious
Union speech, and effort Of Hamilton Pope, esq,
Of our city, we have heard highly spoken OF.
Governor Cuttendcn is accompanied by Major
Breckenridge, Of Lexington; Hamilton Pope, and
John o. Harrison, esqs., Of Louisville; r. C. Win
tersmith, Thomas II. Taylor, and IA. Clay Smith,
esqs., and Captain John w. Russell, Of Frankfort.
His daughter, Mrs. Chapman Coleman, Of this city.
IL also with him.
"The whole party, together with a large number
Of the citizens Of Madison started in the cars for In
dianapolis yesterday morning.
We learn from the Indiana State Journal. Of
the Doth. that ON that-day procession was TO
be formed 10 proceed 10 the State house Square.
where Governor CRITTENDEN was 10 be intro
duced to the assembly by Governor WReHr,
Of Indiana IL is further announced that meet
ing was to be held for the purpose Of giving ex-
preston TO the attachment which the people Of
Indiana feel for the Union Of the States A
public levee was TO be given by Governor
WRIeHT in honor Of his distinguished guest.
We refer to this incident. because Of the gra-
tifcation with which we observe such plea
SAINT and becoming courtesy ON the part Of the
Governor Of one State towards the chief magis-
trate Of another and a neighboring State.
These interchanges Of hospitable attentions
among the high officials Of sister common
wealths are so appropriate in their nature, and
likely TO prove 80 saIutary in their Influences,
that we cannot but hope 10 see them frequently
repeated in all parts Of this great and indivis-
ible Union. INDIANA and KESrUcKY. sepa-
rated by the Ohio, and having different sys-
TENS of domestic labor. can cordially meet upon
the basis Of mutual patriotic afFinities. and hail
with common congratulations the glorious
standard Of the Union, which waves over them
and the whole country alike. Happy inter
change Of civility and friendship, where cour-
tesy and patriotism blend together. and where
the Inequalities OF life gain noble enhance
ment by their utilization with the great principle
Of the unity and the perpetuity Of the American
Republic
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HINGHAnProN. MI

BiNGHAhPToN, May 81, 1850.
fnghtul railroad disaster, fortunately followed
by injury TO no one, occurred on the New York and
Erie railroad last night, few miles west Of this
place. As the night train was coming down, with
six cars, the engine came in contact with that
was quietly sleeping on the track, and four cars
including the baggage, the express car, and one
passenger car, were thrown of the track, aud over
turned. The crash was tremendous, and IL seems
almost miraculous that no one was injured in the
slightest degree. The track torn up for a con-
siderable distance, and the cars, baggage, &c,
piled in confusion. The night was pitch-dark, and
IL was raining besides, that the scene one as
fearful as can well be imagined.
Several members Of the Presbyterian General
Assembly were in the train returning home, and
after detention Of a few hours able 10 pro-
ceedC
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-05

ASInrosTER.-A man above the medium height,
light sallow complexion, light-colored hair and
whiskcrs calling himself Benton and protesting TO
be relative Of "old Bullion" has been playing the
sanduskians some tricks for a few months past
lie left with $500 in gold belonging TO Cohen 4
Guiterman, and the whole hearted love Of two or
three tvree Of the young ladies Of that place, all
OF which he obtained by false pretenccs. lie was
Of course, person Of progressing appearance"
and an "insinuating address" BY bills found in
his trunk, after he bad sicped, it is presumed he
has been taking advantages Of the innOoents in some
other quarter, under the cognomen of n. Coon.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-05

MvTry.-The Salem Gazette Of June lat, states
that the crew Of the brig openango, for San Fran
cisco, started for on Friday, and every thing
appeared TO proceed usual until after the pilot
had left her. Soon afterward, the crew went into
the forecaste, and, returning, told the captain
they would work the vessel back 10 the wharf, but
would proceed no farther. Captain Currier then
hoisted his flag, union down, when the pilot re-
turned on board, and brought the vessel back. The
men were arrested and placed in jail, awaiting the
order Of the United States marshal
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Mr.. UNDERWOOD followed in opposition to

Mr. UNDERWOOD followed in opposition to
the resolution,
Mr.. DAWSON replied to the Senator from Hi
nois lie defended General Taylor from the charge
OF having violated any pledge; portrayed bis high
character the purity of his lie the sincerity and de
votion always manifested by him To the public IN
terests; and challenged the production OF single
instance wherein General Taylor had been guilty
Of ialsehood deception He pointed out the iact'
that the advent of General Taylor TO the Presi-
dency, all the offices of the least Importance IN
value were in the hands of the Democrats Gene
raj Taylor had done nothing further than TO place,
as near as could be, those offices equally in the
hands of the two parties. He alluded to his own
State, where there were but three postmasters re-
curing confirmation by the Senate, and those three
we're Democrats and were still i'll office He de-
Tended General Taylor's letters and conduct prior
to the election, for the unjust constructions placed
upon them by his opponents.
Mr. DOUGLAS replied, reading from General
Taylor's correspondence to establish pledges
against removals from office for opinions sake, and
then commented on the removals TO show the vio-
aton OF the pledges.
MIR. DODGE, Of Iowa, obtained the floor, and
The Senate adjourned
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-05

THE DEATHS ON BoARp THE BRANDYwfNE-
Error Corvecfsd.-we have been kindly permitted
10 peruse a letter from young gentleman on board
the United States frigate Brandywine 10 his parent
in this city, which corrects the report Of fourteen
deaths from yellow fever, on board that ship, az
given in the New York papers and shows the num-
Der 10 have been only -four: three officers and
seaman. The letter is dated ON board the Brandy
wine, of Montevideo, April 7.
Norfolk Herald JUNE a
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-05

BASK RossraY.-The town Of Dorchester, Mass,
was throne into a state Of excitement the morn
ing Of the ID June, by the discovery Of the fact
that the Bank Of Dorchester had been broken into
during the night, and robbed Of thirty thousand
dollars, in lie own notes Every search has been
made by the authorities Of the place, but ne yet in
vain
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-05
Congress.

In the Senate, yesterday, after the usual
morning business, the resolution of Mr.. BRAD
BURY, calling for information respecting re-
movals from office, was taken up and debated.
The House Of Representatives, in Committee
of the Whole, were employed in the discussion
of the California question.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-05

The Wssiern Tsrian, in a lengthy article on the
Indian deprcdations our frontier, accuses Presi-
dent TAyLoR Of hatred towards Texas, and says he
urging on the General Government the necessity
Of afiording additional protection, "humbug and
questions the truth Of the facts; and believes that
the people and Legislature OF Texas misrepresent
and cxaggcrate for the purpose Of getting troops
and having money disburscd among them"
The y. w. dnericdn reitcrates the above. We
have been informed that there was some humbug
about tho aforesaid resolutions, such as ono mem
Der representing his loss Of horses by the Indians
al five times as many ss he owned, according 10
the tax books; and il has been more than once in
tmatcd the same gentleman "misreprescntcd and
exaggerated, for the purpose Of getting troops in
his ncghborhood. II is undcniablc fact, that
the force at present frontier is much greater
than at any time when Texas was an independent
republic, but that they inefficient, 80 far as
keeping of the Indians IL concerned, We are free
10 admit, and we az anxious as any to sec this
inefiiciency rcmcdied. Ranging companies have
done little or service Of late, and infantry can
not cope with the mounted Camanches. However,
we would like 10 know the occasion and the place
when General TAYLOR used the language above
quoted; and until see the proofs, we must be
excused from receiving the statement Of the Tsrian
as true. II General TAYLOR possessed the powers
Of supreme dictator, and had armies at his beck
and call, instead Of being merely President Of a re-
public, with majority In the Legislative halls, de-
termncd 10 oppose him 20 the ''bitter end :" there
might be excuse for the Wholesale abuse that
II sbowered on him. GdiresfOn Journal, Nav "a.
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Post once Department.

The increased intercourse between the
United States and Europe, consequent upon
the increase of steamers plying TO and fro, and
upon the facilities of mail transportation estab-
lished by international arrangements, is strik-
ingly illustrated by the statistics of the New
York city post Office for the last MONTH
The total number of foreign letters, includ-
ing those from California, received at and sent
from the post office in that city for the first
twenty-nine days in May, was three hundred
and fourteen thousand three hundred and fifty.
Forty-one thousand five hundred We're received
from California, and twety five thousand three
hundred Were sent thither. The largest Euro
pean mail received was by the Europa, on the
23d, amounting to twenty-siX thousand five
hundred. The largest sent to Europe was by
the Canada, on the 18th, amounting to 81 400
letters.
The largest California mail received was by
the Georgia, on the 7th, amounting to 23,100
letters; the largest California mail sent was by
the Ohio, on the 28th, amounting to 1900,
These statistics, it will be observed. relate
only to foreign letters, and to letters received
by sea from California. The increase of do
mestic correspondence, SINCE the establishment
OF the present rates of postage, has been com
mensurate, we presume, if no more, with the
enlargement of foreign intercourse by the mails.
So great indeed has been the increase Of the
former, that the reduction of the rates of post
age from their former standard has resulted in
an increase revenue to the Departments and
there are many advocates of still further re-
duction, on the ground that il can be made with
out loss of income, while the public convenience
and the business interests of the country would
be promoted by it. The New York Journal
Of Commerce, from whose columns we have
recapituated the foregoing statistics, adds:
''The Post Office Department, under its present
organization, is in better condition than it has
been for years, in point of efficiency and prompt
ness in the transmission of mail matter. Judge
Collamer has proved to be capable and efficient
officer. Changes have been made in mail routes
in every section of the country, where any time
could be saved, and every suggestion tending to
insure despatch secures immediate and favorable
consideration"
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-05

CALIFORNIA EnIephTIoN.--Tbe IT. Joseph Id
Venture, Of late date, says California emigrants
continue 10 arrive overland with teams in great
numbers. Those starting from st. Joseph may be
set down at 10000 persons from point above; TO
Council Bluff, about 10000. The number Of ami
mails will average more than two 10 each person
say from 10000 10 10000 horses, mules and
viii be taken on the Plains from the States this
spring. Tboee arriving nov cross the river imme
diately. Three ferries, steam ferry boat, and
four Hats, have been constantly employed for the
last four weeks"
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-05

"THE BESEuoEST Low TARFF."-The jour.
nails which tell us that New York is now crowded
with English vessels, tell us that most Of them
come crowded with passengers and railroad iron,
and that more than fifty such arrived in three days
That railroad iron has tale hanging II is paid
for in bonds issued by railroad corporations, and
thus creates great foreign debt, involving the
payment Of a great annual interest. And while
this process is under neigh, ,oay. (Which IL I'D
and rapidly too, many Of the iron founders IN our
State are IN the hands of the sherifis. We do not
now discuss questions Of political economy, but
merely state facts. We get railroad iron cheap
from England, all for the benefit Of stakeholder
in railroad corporations, which stockholders arc
Englshmen and the iron foundrics of Pennsyl.
vania get their deserts according TO an English
view II the case; but at all events they get-the
consequences, good or bad for the country. We
know the opinion Of railroad directors on the sub.
ject, and Of the English ship owners; and we can
guess that Of the American consignees, unless the
consignecs all Englishmen. But we should
like TO have the opinion Of the iron makers of
Pennsylvania, We mean the sborers, We know
that Of the iron masters. And we should like,
just for curiosity 20 get the opinions Of the Penn
sylvania farmers in The neighborhood Of the fur
naces.-- Phiid. Public Ledger.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-05

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
By and ,ciM the adpice and consent Of the Senate.
ISAAC HEsDERsHorT, to be Deputy Postmaster at
Springfield, Ohio.
ROBERT BRcHETT, to be Deputy Postmaster at
Petersburgh, Dinwiddie county, State Of Virginia.
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OFFICIAL.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

Information has been received at this Depart
ment, from John PARROT, esq, late U s consul at
Mazatian, of the murder ON the 18th Of March last
OF DIR. Richard Thompson, supposed to be of the
State of New York, while on the road from the
city OF Durango To that port