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From The People Press, fernando, Miss.

ALABAMA.-rhe Southern Press Of the 10Th
inst, publ she's Il call upon the Governor of Ala.
b ml, for special, extra session OF the LegiS-
lature Of said State, for the purpose Of calling
convention of the people, to adopt such meas
ures rs n due regard for the honor and the con-
stitutona rights of the South demand
! his call upon the Governor, is signed by a
large portion of the citizens Of Dallas and
LowndeS county, and no less than $50 names
are appended to it.
This looks as though there might be more
extra sessions of State Legislatures than our
own, and we trust every Southern State will he
awake and on the alert, and either by exua ses-
sion of their Legislatures, or by some other
means call conventions OF the p ople. We be-
Iieve the people are generally right, and that i!
the subject Of Northern aggression and Of Ex
ecutvc uSurpation are properly laid before the
people, they will withstand the one and repuditr
the other thus proving that submission is ,"me
the doctrine of demagogues and not the doctrine
OF the Southern people.
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JENNY LIND's VISIT To A BLIND AsYLUM.-The
New York Evening Post has a very interesting
account of a visit which Jenny Lind paid to the
pupils Of the Blind Asylum on thrty-fourth-st.,
III that ity on Tuesday. The visit was entirely
unexpected by the pupils, who, upon Miss Lnd's
slgnfylng Willingness to sing to them, were
sembled in the chapel. When MIR. Chamberlain,
the superintendent announced to them the gen
erous compliment which their visitor was about
paying them, there was general expression Of
surprise and delight. Miss Lind sang three
songs, closing with that of the Birding. The
Post says:
"The pupils gave themselves UP who,lv'to the
pleasure of the music, and when they listened to
the vocal feats which have made the Bird Song so
popular, they seemed worried that they had no
way OF adequately expressing their delight. Ii
was curious to watch the smile Of pleasure creep
over their faces and give place betmes to stern
or sad expression, according 10 their relative
ceplbiities. all strongly contrasted with the com
paratively passive features OF those vino have al!
their senses perfect TO share the labor Of observa
walton and the pleasure of enjoyment. When
Miss Lind arose from tie piano, the pupils no
longer attempted to restrain their expressions Of
delight, but spoke to each other about her singing
with as much enthusiasm as it they had Just
awakened to the pleasure of a new sense"
The visitors were then invited to walk through
the institution-and wherever Miss Lind moved
the pupils thronged about her, and were perfectly
happy when she took them, she did great
many, by the hand and addressed them. All who
were presented to her, testified, in their quaint and
artless ways, the deepest sensibiity and gratitude
for her attention. One girl, of about sixteen,
urged her way modestly through the crowd of her
companions, and said, jokinsIy, that she wanted
to see Jenny Lind. Miss Lind took hold OF her
delicate little hand and said, 'Poor thing wish
you could see the sky" sob" said the girl
promptly, 81 shall see that in heaven, and | shall
you there too" "But," said Miss Lind, 'vou
may have much higher place IL ere than :" The
ready response, though confused and rather mar
tculate, of the little girl imported that none but
angels would occupy higher seats in heaven than
Miss Lind. To another pupil who approached
she said, placing her hands upon her shoulders,
"Are you entirely bhnd?" EYES," was the re-
ply. "Cannot you at all: cannot you see
me'" "No," said the little girl, "but hearing is
the greatest blessing now"
Two Of the pupils were invited to play on the
piano and sing to Miss Lind, and the Post says
no young debutante WAS ever more delighted at re-
ceving an invitation to sing in the presence Of
royalty, than were these poor things at the oppor-
tuny Of performing before Jenny Lind, and it is
but jus, to them 10 say that their execution YVES
very Creditabe.
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THE SOUTHERN MEErING.-At a numerous
meeting Of the citizens of Marshall county. Mis-
sissppI. held at the Courthouse, on Monday,
the l4h ult. in pursuance Of call therefor, signed
by many of the most respectable citizens without
regard to old party distinctions ON motion of
Captain J. II. r. Taylor, VIM. Crump, esq, was
called to the chair, and Dr. Lloyd Seby appointed
secretary.
The object Of the meeting having been b,ieAy
explained by Gov. Matthews, on motion Of Capt
Taylor, the c ,air appointed a committee, consist
ing ofC pit. J. II. r. Taylor, Ir. David Pointer,
N. r. jarrett, N. w. Williams, Jas. Greer, sen.,
NJ. D. Robinson, Thos. Null, w. Eppes, William
Moorng, Edwin Upshaw, and Thomas C. Trim
ble esqs., to draft and report suitable resolutions
for the constitution Of the n Getting. The commit
tee retired and in short time reported through
their chairman the following preamble and resolu-
tons, which were adopted unanimously.
Whereas, his ExceIleT"y, Gov. Quitmnn, has
deemed It advisable for the projection Of Southern
interests md State sovereignty, IN convene the
legislature Of Mississippi, to take into ronsidera-
ton the unhappy issues which now divide the
two great sections Of the Union, therefore resolved,
lst. That % arrive at correc, expression Of
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Hon. DANIEL WALLACE.-Accordin to pre-
vious notice, this distinguished gentleman ad
dressed large number of his constituents at our
Court House on Monday last, on the great que>
ton Of Southern rights. His speech wis o
considerable length, and repete with informa
ton and instruction. 1t WIS moderate, but firm
ard decided II was like the settled calm which
precedes the storm.
He does not ish South Carolina to take tn,
lead in this natter but said she should be, AID
was ready at any time, to cooperate with any
other Southern Slate, and ifno other State vii
lea off South Carolina will have to take III,
remedy into her own hands.
His remarks were highly applauded by the rs.
sembled crowd YorkriHe Miscellany
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popular sentiment, the senator and representatives
from this county be and are hereby instructed To
advocate convention of the peop'e sf this Slat~
70 be held at as early day as Practicable e. I'd 10
vote for the same. ~Hu "
Cd. That we heartily approve = .....u,,,,;,o
Of the Southern Conventior .Ge reaSsei,','ns
other place which ~ ~ so,sd f,r ,bas mr.
pose though We seeidediw nrefsr tbs Cnrmer rD'
M sn we fully concur in the proprety of the
a. SAINTS Convention proposed To he held at
-"arleston, 5. c., and that the following dele
gates were appointed, TO wit; d. b. Molloy, w.
Dnnoho, and VIM. F. Mason, esq, of Holly
Springs, Mai. Thomas Mall, aud W. Treadw IL,
| or Lapar, and Col. Hunter Of Mount Pleasant.
4h. That COL Thomas J. Word lie, and is
hereby requested TO attend the Nashville Conven-
ton as ofthe delegates from this Congression-
al district. 4Ea1
On. motion, the chair appointed the following
gentlemen to representthIs county in the Southern
Convention, James F. Trotter, p. " Lucas, j.
B. FAINT, John Chew, J. w, Chalmers, w. F.
Storms, Thomas Null, s. S. Jeffres, Hamilton
Thornton, Fl. Mcbride, Thomas C, Trmhle, w.
5. Randolpb, N. w. Villa $, Edwin Upshaw,
J. Ii. Il. Taylor, NJ X. Jarrett, J NJ. Greer, Ell
hannah Greer James w. Hill, Levi McCrosky,
b. Franklin, T. w. Edmonson, Curlee, and Nor
fleet, esqs .... .....N .,-. .-ra
On motion of Gov Matthews, the name of the
chairman was added to the list of delegates. 81
The following resolution was then offered by
ton, rrtftred by some apt and forcbe remarks,
IN which he stated that his object was to elicit
expression Of opinion from the meeting, upon a
p" MT to which the South was rapidly tending, If
we had not already reached it. .' ...... .
Whereas, Southern Legislatures, Southern
States, and the people of the South, in their phi
mary assemblies, have all repeatedly expressed
their strong Misrepresentation Of the lately
before Congress touching the subject of slavery,
in connection with the territories acquired from
Mexico, and have fasd Of their intended effect,
now therefore resolved, that if we have to choose
between disgraceful submission TO said measures
and secession from this Union, we prefer the lat
ter. Which resolution being submitted to the
meeting, was unanimously adopted
IL was then moved that the proceedings OF this
meet ny he published in the .Jaeksonan and Holly
Springs Gazette, and that copy thereof be for
warded to the Southern Press, with request that
they be published in that paper, VIII oh being APP
proved, the meeting then adjourned.
WIN. CRUMP, Chairman.
LLOYD SELBY, Secretary.
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YHE SOUTHERN PRESS.

IFWe find the following beautiful ana aP
propriate hymn in the Charleston Courier. !
was sung in one of the churches, after an appro
pirate sermon. on the day of Thanksgiving, ap
pointed by the Governor of South Carolina.
Thanksgiving for National Blessings"
How rich thy gifts, Almighty King! .-s.
From thee our public blessings spring:
The extended trade, the fruitful skies,
The treasure liberty bestows,
Toe eternal joys the Gospel shows,
All from thy boundless goodness rise.
Here commerce spreads the wealthy store,
Which pou from every foreign shore;
Science and art their charm display;
Reli non teaches us to raise
Our voices tn our makers praise,
As truth and conscience points the way.
With grateful hearts, with joyful tongues,
To God we raise united songs;
Here still may God in mercy reign;
Crown our councils with success,
With peace and love our borders bless,
And all our sacred rights maintain.
KIPPIS.
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"a AsoIeieni.I. would g pu, down. 'lAi..

and Aboii,ionisis would be put down. lAis,
however, will take time
! believe that Mr.. Hughes viii ultimately sue
coed in getting the negroes. My only regret is,
that my own private business compelled me 10 re-
turn home before seeing him out Had leisure
and means To spare, | should return with pleasure
even at the risk of gratifying certain gentlemen o.
Macon by roiiing IN "a Boston Jail.
need scarcely say, that ann influenced in Civ
ing this statement by no party feeling. My own
conversations with different parties. have heen
misconsrued and inisrepresenIed. desire simply
10 do justice Ia myself, and TO Mr.. Hughes ia his
absence, by placing the facts before candid pub
lic JOHN KNIGHT.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-11-18

NEwspAPERs-Willi,m c, Bryant spe" king
of newspapers, says:-"Books are the precious
metals in mlsseS-newspMpers coin them t"r
general use, put them in the most convenient
forms, and pass them from hHud I" hand.-
Newspapers are the ushcrs OF books. VIII"
would know that book had been pnhlisheu.
hut for the friendly information of the news
wapers?" The same writer SAYS. that he has
been sometimes tempted 10 regret that TIE WIS.,"
witty, or eloquent things which appeared in
these folios Of foul pages rs the' are called b.
Cowper, should not be- inscribed on more DUR
Bile tables. instend of going the next morning to
wrnp up parcels, or light kitchen fires: but
is fully satisfied with their fac, when he ref cts
that they had first been read by thousands; and
whatever was good in them had passed into the
general mind
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-11-18

e%g%A Southern Rights Association wa
formed at Montgomery on Monday. Jud~
A. Martin reported corslitutio which Wa
adopted. The following officers were chosen:
Observation-Disclosures Noble.
Wee Presidents-C. B, l!inger, Amos Jones
Dr. Geo NJ Merriwether, JAS billiard, Thos
Williams, ST., and r. W. Sheppard.
SrcretIr, -Jamrs Y. Br,me.
Trelsurer-B. T. Noble.
Corresponding Commiltee-J. ]. Seibels, J,
w. Pice, - R"yster, Nat. Harris, Hugh =.
Watson, f. NJ. Gmer, w. j.. Yarc"y, B. II.
Micou, A. p Baghy, w. II. Taylor, II. "
Leaird, J, hn A. Emore, Il. II, Rodgers, c,
Crommein and r. G. Shorter, Jr.
Mr.. Noble, Il President, on king the chair
delivered an impressive address. Many CAN'T
forward and signed the constitution. The aSso
citation was also ably and eloquently addresse'
by Judge Mays md Col. J. A. EIm"re, and tn,
utmost good feeling and enthusiasm character
lied the meeting.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-11-18

EXCITEMENT AMONG THE CoLoRED people,
There was quite an excitement on "The
Hill" yesterday Afternoon, in consequence Of the
supposed presence of n colorrd spy, INT hither
rs WAS stated, to entrap certai fugtivcs now
supposed TO he in this city. The alleged Spy"
was followed and peIIed by ruthless mob, and
was forced 10 Ike SHELTER in n gr"ccry.>torc IN
Beknap street where he remained until the ar
rival of Marshal Turkey, who conducted him
from his hiding place, and protected him from
further violence.-Bosion Courier. A.. ..
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cratic party as whole on the question of repeal,
we rather guess that those members OF the party
who voted for Mann are pretty decided repealers.
Their votes look as ifthey were. We venture to
predict that not more thoh one man can go TO the
next Congress from this State, who is not in favor
of the unconditional repeal Of that law.
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PLEASANT GARDENS, Ala, Nov. 4, 1850.

PLEASANT GARDENS, Ala, Nov. 4, 1850.
The cause of the South is progressing finely
here, and especially in Barbour county. We
wish to keep the ball in motion. Orr Southern
Rights Association for this county is large and
incre.,i e. In ourcnnottntion We have pledged
ourselves never IT, dIShnd until we get "ul
equtIty in the Union, or our iI.derendc &c on
of it. The comfy has donc y"nr humble ser
want the honor Of clrcting him President NJ!
motto is, nothing short ot secession us remedy
NV last hope is on South Carolina. n thou
sand honors await her for h, + nigh -euse Of con,
sti,utonn right, :A,i her determination t" hav'
it.. Say 10 her, STAND FIRM, THE SoUTr is WITT
HER, and II CT, wn Of glory awaits her head
such an one us , ever g,",ed the brow of Il de-
pot, and Ter happirSt day i'll be the oae !
which she strik for dependence-tor the las
thirty years. BID her God speed-go on, an'
Heaven will crown her II lnrs.
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ey~Six years ago there We're but two YES
sells of any kind on Lake Superior, aud not more
than one or two white families could BE- t"nnd
within four hundred miles from the Sanlt to La
Point. Now there are three large propclleIs.
and six or seven sail vessels -Four light houses
have been erected by the government, NJ d sever
al thousand inhabitants arc scattered along the
coast
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We give below EXTRACTS from letter to the
editor, from highly influential gentleman i'll
Alabama. 1t will he encouraging to orr friends
who doubt the truly Southern feeling of Ala
bama. For ourselves, we nc> er have had the
slightest uncertainty Of mind in regard to that
st ,te She is too nearly united to us in every
sympathy Of interest, association, and patrio'-
ism, to render it at all questionable that she is
not wi us, heart and soul Charleston NeaCS
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ciietluallk.
Mayor Bgelow and several Aldermen, to-
gether with the City Marsh4l and the Police,
were present during the evening.
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HraM iAa RostlA aaurier.

AREsEprIoss OF 6EoaeK rHoMpsos, M p.
In answer to d call. signed by William L. Carl
son and others, a very crowded meeting was held
in Faneuil Hall last evening, The purpose of
the meeting, as expressed in. the @ca," was to
congratulate AIR. George Thompson, NJ. p, of
England, on his arrival in this country" and 10
sympatiize "withrhim in the various reformatory
movements in which he has been so honorably
distingui he'd since his last visit 10 the United
States" 1t was also advertised th,t addresses
would be delivered by AIessrs. Thompson, Phil
lips, Garrison, and Fred. Douglass
The Hall was tlronged Mt an early hour, and
the galleries were occupied principally by fe-
males
AT seven O'Clock the meeting was called to
order by William Jackson, and organic, by the
selection of the following persons President,
Edmund Quincy OF Dedham; Vice Presidents,
Francis Jackson Of Boston, Bourne Spooner Of
Plymouth, Effinghan l.. Capron of Worcester,
Andrew Robson OF New Bedford. John Pierpant
Of Medfnrd, James Russell Lowell OF Cambridge,
John T. Sargent of Boston, John Bailey of Lynn,
Simon G. Shipiey OF Boston; Secretaries, Henry
]. Bowditch of Boston, James N. Buffum of Lynn.
Samuel May, Jr. of Boston. The President and
the otier officers having tlken their seats, Dir.
Quincy made few observations, and then in.
troduced Mr.. Garrison. The latter said that he
present, and he invited them to sing, but they
declining, Mr.. Garrison proceeded 10 read an
: address Of welcome to George Thompson,
NJ p" .'a. .sH
The opening was n historcal sketch" of Mr..
FhompSons life, and this sketch was deemed
specially demanded at this tine in order To re
move the /" Indecent and stardly ass uts upon
lin by various public Journals" and the q M
merous misconceptions which prevail as to his
objects and Efforts" The history of Mr. Thomp-
sou was given, and his various adventures de-
tailed in enthusiastic style. His trials in Eng,
Lind and in this country during his visit in 1885
were commented upon, and the manner of his
"eandestine flight from this city to New Bruins.
wick" was described.
The closing portion of the address was as
follows -! W Welcome, then, friend of the people.
brother OF the human race, to our hearts and
homes Z! eIcomr. foe of the tyrint, terror of
the sIare-tratficker enemy Of injustice thrnugh-
out the world Welcome, IN the me of the
down trodden millions in india, crushed and
plundered by British Injustice! Welcome, IN
The name OF the enfranchspd bondmen of the
West Indii islands! Welcome, the nrmc OF
the coIorrd population of this country whether
bond or free! Welcome in the name OF the
DISTINGUISHED and suffering clIsSrs of I'LL Europe
Welcom", in the name of the friends of :. liberty
equ lily, rttersity." in rou tries Welcome.
in the NINE Of all past heroes, martyrs. and
snnts, VIII" have give themselves for mankind
In the name of Christ the Redecmrr, who's,
spirit WAS universal, whose mission it was t,
bind up the broken he rted and set ut bert,
them tn 1t are hound-wecom,. welcome, wei
come
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r. ~ What's to pay!" asked passenger rs
he alghted from a cab in New York. s,FiIfy
cents" was the answer. "Indeed!" sail the
passenger, "wir, the law allows you but twenty
i've cent?" Well" said whip, shut goes for
the Highsr lae." 4s '"4E&~l = y.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1850-06-05

The late EInjor nIOrgan.

II is with profound regret that we have
been called upon 10 announce the death Of our
esteemed friend, Major Thomas J MORGAN,
of Ohio, Secretary OF American Legation al
Rio. This sad event happened on the Both
.of March, and has been officially communi
Gated by Cor. TOP, our minister 10 Brazil.
: a corr espondenl Of The New
YORK Tribune pays the following Just and ell
.oqncnt tribute to the memory of Major Nor
gan:
"He was the son Of Thomas Morgan Esq,
Of Washington, PeDnsy syIyania; and upon his
mothers sIle, grandson of Wm Duane Of
Philadelphia. Yonng Morgan, in early boys
hood, enteIed the printing office Of his father,
who then A. D. lS27-'S,) conducted the
democratic Eagle" at Washington, Pa AZ
ter remaining there for two years, he was
placed AT Washington College where he pros.
ecuted his studies till the winter of 1884.
During the stuggle of of Texas with Mexico,
al the early age Of twenty one, he raised u
company volunteers, with which he went
10 the aid of the young Republic. lie was
warmly welcomed by Gen. Houston, and at
once won the confidence Of the Texan lea
der, who conferred upon him the commission
Iot Major, being the youngest officer Of tha.
rank on the rolls of The army. After The lrea.
|ty with MeXico. he returned 10 the United
SPIes, and in December of 1887, became n
citizen, of Ohio. lie soon took the situation
IoI chief clerk in the distributing Post Office
at Columbus, which ho held for several years
Duriug tlis time. he completed his law stud
les, aud subsequently located himself for the
practice ofhs profession at New Lisbon, Ohio.
From this, he was called to Washington, by
the voluntary Oiler TO him, by President Polk,
of the Law Clerkshlp in the Office of the 30.
llciIor of the Treasury; and from this position
he was subsequently transferred 10 the post
which he held at the timo of his death.
Though moving IN comparatively an hum.
bic sphere, Major Morgan WINS distinguished
for talents of high order. lie was an ac-
tive politician. aud ranked high among bis
political fIients. Butit was for his sterling
private qualities that he was most beloved
Tic was the very soul Of honor-brave, chiv'
alrous, warm hearted, and generous TO n
fault. lie was incapable Of dishonest OF
dishoncra6lc acton. IIo chose well his friends
and loved them with devotion. He was ami.
able, kind and gentle in his mannors-- fitted
for any station in society, and ever alive 10
10 The distress Of of his fellow creatures
The rich landed him for his virtues The poor
blessed hun for his kindness and charities.
BESIDES large circle of friends, the intel
igcnce of his death will fall with stunning
effect upon his aged and venerable parents
a lumber OF brothers, sisters and relatives
and more than all, an amlable and devoted
wife, TO whom with her lille ones, this loss
is ircparabe. J.B.