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The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30

MIR.

In referring to the ancient history Of
slavery, iu his great mscalled compromise
speech, Mr.. Webster is guilty of a sup
preston OF the whole truth, ia one in
stance, and a positige Misrepresentation Of
facts in an Circumstance; and this, too,
for the purpose Of making an invidious
distraction, and casting a sTnr on the views
enterlained Of slavery in the southern
States.
He states that slavery existed amongst
the Jews; but he does not state upon what
authority it was established, or on what
principle it was justified. As be stated on
what grounds it was justified amongst the
Grecians aud Romans, be was bound TODD
the same in speaking Of the Jews. Noone
who believes in the Bible can deny that
slavery in the Jewish ration, was directed,
established and regulated BY law, under
the direct sanction Of tie Deity. This is
shown BY the direction to make bondsmen
and bondswomen Of the heather, and by
the laws Of Moses regulating slavery, and
by a remarkable fact, at a remarkable time,
and under peculiar circumstances. With
10 . very short period after the Jews wer e
freed from Egyptian bondage by Moses,
the abolitionist, he made war on the Edo
mites, and reduced them to slavery; and
Josephus says that the Jews were greatly
benefited by the booty they acquired, and
especially by the number Of slaves. This
vas done when the Jews were guided BY a
pillar Of fire BY day, and a cloud by night
whe . Moses directed every movement
guided BY the counsels Of the Lord, and
contemporaneous with the ihunders Of
Mount Sinai, aud the delivery Of the ten
commandments. Thus, ii appears, that
ID the Divine view, slavery is not such a
bed thing after all, and Mr.. Webster might
have said that the Jews justified slavery
BY the command Of God. Slavery, says
M. Webster, existed among the Turks,
and they justified. Il on the same grounds
thal the people Of the southern States do,
although he does not think that they could
sustain the position, that i the i~DfeFiority
Of 1aces-that they considered the Ethio.
plan, and some Of the Asiatic nations. in
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30
New Yoak. Nav 24th.

The steamship Ohio, from Havana, the
l7th arrived this afternoon. Gen. Lopez
landed at Cardenas on the 18th and with
500 men took the town garrison-600 sur
rendered after losing 2 of their number.-
Great excitment in Havana; city under
martial law, several thousand militia enroll
ed; troops dispatched to protect Matsnzas,
II was reported troops were collected on
Norman's; island severalVessels started for
that place, Spanish steamer Pita AFRO with
los prisoners, French and Germans. Ohio,
Falcon and Georgia, compelled to anchor
at the entrance Of the harbor. Gen. Lopez
from the steamer which left New
Orleans the 7th. Several other vessels,
in all some IL or 1900 men left
N. Orleans previous 10 the Creole, but
where they are 10 land was not Known
Arms were being delivered to the militia.
Resident foreigners all called on TO enroll
themselves. There was 1900 troops in
MataDzas; son despatched from Havana
It one o'clock A. NJ. to reinforce them and
against Lopez. Rumored that The
orce under Lopez had incr eased 1000 that
le was already half way to Matanzas.-
On 10th news was received at Havana
bat a large force was collected on Normans
sland near Cape Caloche, Yucatan.-
zen. Of Marines with several vessels and
bout 900 men started Immediately from
hat place Col Dem.l
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30


BY the Yazoo Democrat we learn that Mr..
Haynes has declined, The reason he assigns
is BIZ unwillingness to distract the party. Mr..
Hayneshas always been regarded as liberal
and selEsacri6cing man, and this is another ev-
idence of It. lie was decidedly our choice,
and it wouldhave atfor led US much pleasure to
have voted for him. We have never, however,
attached any very great Importance to the
success Of the party in this election. We are
now engaged in a great struggle for southern
rights, and about the same time that this cleo
ton takes place the Nashville convention
meets, and it would be somewhat strange that
southern men should be very deeply absorbed,
at this particular crisis, ia the election Of a
ministerial officer, whose duties are by no
means connected with party politics.
Whilst upon this subject, we must, in justice
to General Bell, say thnt the charge made
against him Of having sold bis press to a whig
during a presidential campaign, is in our opin-
ion a very frivolous one. IL he found it ruin
to his private interests to continue his pa
per, he surely had q right to sell out, and if a
purchaser presented himself, though he might
prefer one Of his own party, surely no one
could censure him for making an adyanta geous
sale to y WING. No man il bound to publish a
political paper that is a losing concern. This
is a fealty to party that we cannot recognize,
and one which we do not profess. 1t is truly
a most e%xacting test by which to measure ones
devotion to democracy!
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30

PRoTEssoR FiskE is now lecturing in Jack
SON.. Wherever he has been, the Press speak
in The very highest terms ofhis ability, and the
interest he inparts to bis subject. We hope
be viii give Canton a call-we can assure him
crowded houses, md a cordial reception
Should he visit our burg, we promise orr fair
friend Of the Yazoo Wing, that should we adj
vance % tar in the science as to be able to de.
sAne i, we viii tell her what q Biology! At
least We will make a stagger at it. But we be-
lieve it il a much easier matter to lie al in vngue
generalities and high-sOunding phrases, than it
is to give . sucoint and correct definition, and
il we do not give such an one, the Wing may
know that we have only adopted verbosity Of
generates, the better to conceal our igno-
rance. Allthis, Of course, is on the supposition
that Mr.. Fiske will visit our town.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30

THE LAST Camden DEMocRAT ONE to US
with the name Jefersoaiaa written On il. We
presume he thinks our paper Jefersonian in its
principles, and chooses to call it by that name.
Butas We have done nothing to disgrace our
name, we must protest against this effort on his
part 70 change it. The last number Of this pa
per, BY The Way, comes to us greatly improved
in IL aPpearance, and wehope it is in q pros.
pering condition.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30

SOME OF THE SOUTHERN journals say that
there are two sets Of fanatics, the abolitionists
Of the North, and the ultra-southern men Of
the South, both Of whom they say are wrong.
They profess % belong to the coase,uahues, and
do not side with either.
Well, we are very willing to be placed inst
as far removed fr,m the abolitionists as posi-
bic. These conservatives, we presume, ARE a
sort Of a connecting link between the a6oh.
tionits and the southern fanatics, and we fear
they, in their excess of liberality will link them
leetle nearer the former than the latter.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30
CUBA NEWS AT HANDY

The Falcon is in the river, coming up.
She may arrive too late for our regular edi.
ton at the usual hour; but soon as she reach
es the city we shall issue a second Edition,
with full details Of the news which may be
received from Cuba.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30

"THE SwAMP DocTOR-Leaves from the note
book Of a Swamp Doctor, BY Madison Tensas,
M. d." q the title Of a new series of stories,
just published BY Carey & Hart, and very ia.
yOrably recommended BY the Press. The
writer isa young man Of talent, and resided
Cor several years in a neighbering town, and
we had the pleasure O~fknowing him well. As
there are NO editions Or his work here, VIC would
Do glad if some one would send us a copy.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30

The LATE EDITORs OF THE Republic, one Of
The administration organs at Washington, have
retired, owing to Q disagreement between them
selves and the cabinet. They nre to be sue
ceeded By MI. Hall, Of Tennessee.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30

ANEW INVENTION, called the "1elegrgphic
Printers" is an apparatus that corrects all the
blapders of The telegraph. We are glad to
hear Of this, and would be still more pleased il
some new invention could be originated by
which to correct the plumbers of those who re.
port for the papers through the telegraph.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30

The following despatch, made up by our
Havana CORRESPONDENT, is telegraphed from
the Southwest Pass:
HAVANA, May 22.-On the 10Th inst, at
3 a. M, a steamer ran into the bay of Car
denas, and Gen. Lopez, with 300 men,
landed and took possession Of the town. He
remained their quietly all day, and left
again in the evening on the same steamer
that brought him He took of with him
the Governor Of the town and others. The
news reached here at 5 p. M, and the great
est excitement eusued. Arms were dis
tributed 10 the citizens, and during the night
troops were moved off. On the 21st a
rumor reached here that $50 men had land
ed at Trinidad. The report is not yet
confirmed.
AT Cardenas, no outrage was committed
on the inhabitants. The steamer Pizarro
returned from sea and reported having cap
tured two American vessels. taking 100 pri-
soners. She started on the same day Tor
Cardenas'and is now in persuit of Lopez.
Full particulars by the Falcon.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30

We were visited yesterday with n very re-
freshiBg shower Of rain, accompanied by hail
stones Of an unusual size, which we are fearful
willdO considerable injury to Che young cotton.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30

Weare indebted to Major Hcard for tele-
graphic dispatch from the Columbus Democrat
Also to the vicksbufg sentinelf for it, Extra.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30
T%ELEGRAPHIC DISPATCH.

ErcTiag nelCsJ om Cuba, Lopez land
ed and taken The tOOn Of Cardenas. On
his march 10 Motdnzas, Nth his orcein-
creasing to 1000 men. Great excitement
aud alarm in Havana, &c. &c.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30
HE MADIEONIAN.
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CAM o N
THURSDAY. :.:.: MAY 80, 1850

MrR. Morris & Co, Jackson, Misp.
General Collecting, Newspaper and Peri
Odical Agents, are authorized to receive
Subscribers, sOlici, advertisements and col
ect accounts for the Madisoniau.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30
PRoJEcT OF A SOUTHERN PAPER.

fhOJEGTOF SOUTHERN PAPER.
WI PUBLISH TINS WEEK The recommendation
Of 9 new paper to be established az Washing
ton City, devoted entirely and solely % tbe
southern question. The recommendation
comes from southern Senators and Represeu.
tatiyes of both parties. WI think the sugges-
ton y 2 good one, and would tend greatly to
unite The South. We hope our friends will
send on Their names atonce. We are sorry to
see Tint the Yazoo Democrat does not seem to
approve 81 the plan. His devotion to the ven.
sEabla editor Of the s'Union,n We lear, has led
him into error ior once. The new paper viii
not necessarily supersede the Union, the Intel-
ligenees q tAe Republic, bat We believe ii win
DO more good than any 81 them. we agree
with The Democrat that tho ssUnionn has al
syays been mar 9 southern in its bearings than
either the IntelHgcncer d the Republic. This
Y certainly very true, that It might easily Be
and still Be very slightly affected with SOUTH
esnism. The InseIigencer has always been
noaAsgn ID ~ caste, indeed, nearly approxi-
mating g abolition, and tie Republic has
scarcely Alnred to say anything on the sub
Jet end what lttleit has said, ii has shown d
decided tend ss towards northern fanaticism
Rptwe nped a Washington City i journal
elevated aboys nars parfg, and one that win,
frop II tsne, connaad de support and conf
dence Of both parties d the South. Ofcourse,
spch I papeE will not NEST With universal ap-
probation, ier i 4 vein % attempt 10 disrui.e
she fact That there are some men in tie South
fhas ars opposed 70 anything that win units Il
H~galuslnorthern aggresion. They are nneon.
ditioanliy for sabni,si oa, at aall hazaFds and
ths Iast sxTemity.r Such persons ars lot
" calcAlntsd u i inv 6ms. We trust
they are Few, but some lhole ara, every sane
mpn mus khnN.
Ws hope our friend (and that & With is 4
sacTe4 term That means somothingJ will re-
consider this matter, ana W. ieeI persuade d
thas " Eii abandon bis Grit convictions.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30
COMPROMISE SCHEME-

Our readers will remember that we have HI
along expressed the OPT MON that we had moth
ing to hope from Ii at committee abont which
General Foote has made himself 50 busy. The
result has not disappointed US.
The plan recommended is pretty much 4 re-
Aa'h Of MI. clay's resolutions, that had been
previously recommended to the South. The
act That The 'ame scheme, il substance, is pro.
posed under the imposing name Of a committee
does not the less entitle il to southern disap-
probation. i gives the empty nut-shell to the
South, and the kernel 70 the North. What.
better could We sapphant expect when we
bad q Senator there from our own State, who
haa been, in season and out Of season, pertina.
cloudy begging fora Compromise committee.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30
[ Y DAYS

The following dispatch to the New Orleans
Picayune differs somewhat in its statements
with the one above.
Landing and Departure Of lopez
Mori"g Of Troops Capture Of 100 Ame-
riCdRS!
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-05-30

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Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-21
From the Dollar Newspaper.
Wintering Stock.

think that farmers generally do not arpre-
ciate the Importance OF keeping ,teir stock in
good condition. Farmers who have always
kept their animals poor by giving them less
than their natures require, would be surprised
to learn how little more il would take to keep
them in a thriving condition. think il cannot
DO disputed tina, it requires more food to keep a.
poor animal through the winter than il does
fleshy one, and have them both in as good or
der in the springas they were in the fall; and
every one knows that horse or cow we'll win
tered, is worth ono..hrd more for the ensuing
summer than the same animal poorly wintered.
lfyoung cattle are not ks pit increasing in value,
what is fed to them is thrown away 1t costs
far less to raise n two year old steer, worth $40
thanit does TO raise IA three year old ofthe same
value; and il is cheaper to make two hundred lbs
OF pork from pig eight months old, than from
one eighteen months old aud so through the
whole list Of domestic animals. Those that have
not food sufficient to satisfy their apps,ites, and
keep up healthy state of the system, will not
pay for what they do have, while those that are
we'll fed and kept thrifty, will well pay for their
feed and extra care. am not an advocate Of the
plan Of contning and suiiiiiug an animal to make
aprodigy OF, but believe in giving everything
as much good and wholesome food as its appe
title requires, ard freedom TO exercise its mus
cles vt least part of every day.
For proof of my position would refer the
tOubter to his neighbors. Let him pick out
hilfa dozen farmers who keep their stock well,
md the same number who 60 upon the plan Of
,crimping everything, and then let him inquire
into the affairs Of EACH and see il be does not
find the former doing better and making more
money than the latter. "But," says one ofthsse
thriftlcss cattle starving advocates, those farm.
ers that have got good start and arc doing 50
we'll, are able to keep their cattle ia, and sleek.
lgrsnt that they are able, yet every one of them
will tell you tina: with all his ability he is not
able to keep more stock than he can keep we'll
w.. Il.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-21
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
w E S II ERN UNION.

The above is the title of a new WING Newspaper,
which the undersigned proposes to publish weekly, in
the city OF Hannibal.
Desiring TO make il generally useful, the editor will
yield place in its columns TO whatever Of interesting
he may be able TO procure in the range of politics.
history, general literature, science, the mechanic
arts.
The politician will find in it as extensive and accu-
rate an abstract OF Congressional proceedings, and CO
the action OF orr State Legislature, as the limited
space of a weekly newspaper will admit; and, from
time TO time, such information will be given, of the
legislation of our sister States, would be likely to
prove useful hints to our own legislators.
The farmer will find in every number, a review of
the Hannibal market, accompanied with carefully
corrected Price Current of every article OF Produce.
The general reader will be entertained with brief,
though, the editor hopes, interesting, historical and
biographical sketches, Nth notices OF the discoveries
OF modern science in mechanics, agriculture and the
arts and with the most pleasant morses oil modern
literature.
The editor is thorough Whig and, of course, his
political articles will bear the genuine wing stamp
throughout, but no effort will be spared 10 obtain for
the public the very latest news on all subjects, and to
impan to his paper high degree Of interest aud
iulness TO every class of readers,
Tie has made an effort TO obtain able editorial assist.
ance and is determined that his paper shall be well
cotnduted
ORION rI EAIENS
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-21
Medical Department Of the 81. Louis
University.-Eaclllt

DIR. NJ. L. Linton, Professor of the Principles and
Practise of Medicine.
DIR. A. Litton, Proiessorof Chemistry and Pharma.
cy.
DIR. c. A. Pope, Professor of the Principles and
Practice 20! Surgery Clinical Surgery, and Dean of
the Faculty.
Dr.. NJ. NJ. pallen Professor of Obstetrics and Dis.
easeo of Wome4, and Children.
DIR. James Blake, Professor of Descriptive, General
and Surgical Anatomy.
Dr. Thomas Reyburn, Professor of Matera Medce
and Therapeutics.
DR.. r. s. Holmes, Professor of Physiology and
Medical jurisprudence.
DIR. W. NJ. McPheeters, Professor of Clinical Med.
icine and Pathological Anatomy.
DIR. c. w. Stevens, Demonstration Of Anatomy.
The regular Lectures commence annually the 18th
OF October. Whole cost OF tickets SOB; Matrcula-
ton Ticket So; Dsscctng Ticket $40; Graduation Fee
$40; Board from $40 to ~ per month. Medical stu
dents are admitted free of charge TO the Medical and
Surgical practice in the City Hospital and also in the
St Louis Hospital, and the Marine Wards, during the
Lecture terms.
Students, others, desiring further information, can
either address the Dean, and he will forward them
descriptive pamphlet, arriving in the city call up
on him at his office, 1913 Locust street, three doors in
the rear of odd Fellows Hall.
july lS.3m CHAS. A. POPE, NJ. D., Dean.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-21
NOTICE OF A RUNAWAY SLAVE.

TJNHERE was committed 10 the Jail OF the county oil
l. st. Louis by Peter W. tombstone, Esq, Justice
of the Peace within and for the county oil st. Louis,
Oh the 9Th day Of July, 1850, as runaway slave:
negro man who says his name is CORNELIUS
THORNTON; five feet four inches high, about TWEEN.
ty.ve years old Of copper color, full faced, and
has heavy beard, and is altogether very well made
man; said negro had on when committed, black cast.
nett pants, calico Shirt and an old fur cap, and says
he belongs 10 Richard Southgate, Of Cincinnati.
The owner of said slave is hereby notified 10 apply
TO Inc for him within three months from this date,
prove property, according TO law, pay charges and
take him away, otherwise will on MONDAY, TIL
18TH DAI OF NOVEMBER, 1850, between the
hours of o'clock In the forenoon, aud O'Clock in
the afternoon Of that day, at the East front door OF
the Court House, in the city and county Of ST. Louis
State of Missouri sell the said negro man TO the high
est bidder for cash. pursuant to the statute in such case
made and provided. HENRY b. BELT,
Sheriff of st. Louis County, Mo.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-21
COre Spring Steam Wooden
... ETcfOrN.

TTNHE subscriber would respectfully inform the pub
various kinds of fabrics, such as Cloths Cassimere,.
Sainetts Blankets, Flannes, &c., white or colored
The subscriber, having made arrangements with
Messrs. MI LLER 4 Bower, at Hannibal, TO receve,
will receive it, and when finished, will return it to
Miller Bower. ANY person wishing their wool
manufactured into either of the above fabrics, can
have il done by leaving it with the above firm, accom-
PANIED with the description Of cloth and color.
The length of time twenty-five years) the subscr-
Der has been engaged in the Wooden Manufacture and
the general satisfaction he has given, offers a sure
guarantee to those who may favor him with their
custom.
The above Factory is situated sixteen miles south.
east Of Hannibal, and one and half miles northwest
OF Pike county, Ills.
U'Ths Wool must be washed clean, and free from
burrs, and then the work will be warranted.
pay 2a-am GEORGE WfKE,
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-21
William Hawkins

TINE subscriber hereby informs his friends and the
public generally, that he Las purchased selected
portion of the goods of Messrs. kerchcval L. Green
and will carry business at their old stand on Main
street. in Commercial Row. My goods now on hand
have been selected from large and varied stock, and
a,ter myself to offer great inducements 10 pur.
chrsers as any other house in the city.
Nv stock consists of every variety of fancy and
staple Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps Hard
ware; lueensware, Groceries, &c, and in fact every
thing that is necessary TO supply the wants of life,
which will sell unusually low for cash punctu-
al customers.
Having paid particular attention TO the selection OF
my Stock customers may rest assured that when they
buy at my store they viii get the full value of their
money, and the goods will prove 10 be what they are
represented.
The public may find il TO their interest 10 give me
a call before purchasing elsewhere, and if they do
not buy il is no trouble for us TO show goods.
All kinds OF country produce taken in exchange for
goods, or the highest market price paid in cash.
Store rooms on Main street, in Commercial Row, in
the house formerly occupied by Kercheval & Green
II is the "Peopie's Siore'--renember the place
sept5 EDWARD DUNNING.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-21
WILLIAM COHEN,
AZ
wArennAnnn ss-1ap ASpsrwnLnn.
f% ~

Hahn street, Hannibal, Mo,
TIME subscriber has permanently located in this city
1 anu is ALWAYS prepared 10 repair watches, broken
iewclry, SC, in The most worKnan!ke manner, and on
the most reasonable terms, lie has now on hand, and
constantly receiving fresh supplies of the finest and
most fashionable Jewery, Watches, Clocks, NC, from
the best importing houses in the east His stock is
by any other house in the city, and those
who give him call will be satisfied with his bargains;
he offers great Inducements to purchasers.
The citizens OF Marion and Rails counties are re-
specially invited to give me call Store Main
street. opposite the "Great Western" lsept51
Just received in addition 10 his former stock, sup
ply OF Ear Rings, Pins, nc. Also very fine lot OF
Jet Far Rings, new style. Smiths New York Gold
Pens-warrantcd- very fine article. Oct "a