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The organizer., 1850-11-16

CREAT AsE.-We have been informed
by The Assistant Marshall Of Oveuon
county thst in bis tour 10 take the census
be found an old lady named Sievens,
whose age vas ons hundred ard twenty
ysarsl She vas reported 10 him as mar
red woman a. the lime Of Braddoek's :
sffsaL Her youngest son. smart lad ol
seventy. gaze our informant the story.
Uutil a ysar Or - past she had been com
parniivsly actiTe-.NafArills Ben.
The organizer., 1850-11-16

TINS FUGTrIvE SLAVE Law IN WIscox-
sS-A large meeting was held al Keno.
sba, Wisconsin, on the 18th ultimo. al
which strong resolutions were adopted.
denOUncing the above named law as On.
constitutional. Ls an outrage upon tbe
rights Of The people and us a wicked and
corrupt eOmPrOmiss, deserving contempt
and resistance. u was further received
not 70 submit TO The act, though at The er-
Pense Of enduring hs penalty, ln5 10 DO sll
The organizer., 1850-11-16

or r. o. DAVIDSON, Dental Surgeon,
arrived in town a few days since, and from
his I,ng experience and great skill in Dent
isiry, our citizens may regaId it as favor
able opportunity Of avaiIing themselves Of
his valuable services in The line of his pro-
fession. He may be found at the lafayette
Hotel.
The organizer., 1850-11-16

A GALAXY OF TRTE HEARTs,-The
Georgia correspondent Of the Charleston
Mercury, mentions the following among
other distinguished friends to Southern
Rights in Georgia Can this noble old
State submitto Northern usurPatiOn. while
such men are espousing the cause Vf con
stitu,ion, justice. aud right
The venerable Geo NJ. Troup, long the
Governor and Representative in the Sen.
ate of the United States, from Georgia,
The venerable Wilson Lumpkin, also, long
the Governor and United State Senator
FROM Georgia. E1 Governor Gilmore, FIX.
Governor Schey. Ex-Governor Mcdonald,
Judge Johnston, late United Staes Senator
Governor Townes, Mr.. ColqIitt. late
United States Senator, the Hon. Mark A.
Cooper, the Hon. Mr.. HaIralson. the
venerable Gen. Newman, Judge Dough
erly. Of Clark; the Hon. Seaborn Jones.
Of Columbus; the Hon Mr. lgeIsOn, Col
Benning and Gen. Bailey and Major Jack
Howard. Of The same place; Gen. Gordon,
Of Henry, w. l.. Mitchell. Of Atlanta; Mr..
Smylhe, OF Washington; DIR. McWhortber
Of Augusta; Maj. Crawford, a son Of the
late w. II. Crawford; and we might, a
worthy Of all mite, enro! amongst the list
Of worthless devoted 20 he cause Of the
South, the names of Bishop Andrew. Of
the Methodist, and Bish,p Ellio', Of the
Episcopal Church Indeed, ia every
country and on every occasion the South.
ern Rights cause seems to find he men.
ready made 10 It's hand--mapy oi them not
before seen or known in public life; but all
effective and determined in the cause.
Among the friends Of the South, there
as might be expected. some shades Of dif.
ference N opinion. as 10 the precise mode
and measure Of resistance, but none arc
Tor tubnission--but all Tor resisiance in
some, efficient and decisive form or other.
The organizer., 1850-11-16

GA report was in circulation in this
county, short time since, that one Of the
Tennessee Banks planters or Union) had
failed. We were unable 10 learn the
origin Of il, and have heard nothing oi it
within a day or Two past. II must have
been unfounded. How banks could fail
whose whole policy is directed u defeat
the demands Of bl!h Olders, i: an impene.
tIAble mystery 10 Us.
The organizer., 1850-11-16

or Our SenaiOr--Gen. ]. L. Taliaferro
and our Representatives from this county,
Messrs Brown and Buford, left for Jackson
a few DAYS since. These gentlemen are
oil true as steel Oh the Southern question
They are fully prepared to adopt any reas-
Onable plan of defence against the inroads
Of abolition.
The organizer., 1850-11-16

TIE COMPROMISE FAtLuRE.-We
learn by telegraph (says the Charleston
Mercury that Messrs. Hughes and Knighi
OF Macon. Ga. who have been for several
days in Boston attempting 10 reclaim their
fugitive slaves, have let fr their homes
without eiesiiHg their object. During
lheir stay they were subjected 10 every
kind Of indigniiy and insult. The warrants
got oUt BY them ior the arrest Of their
slaves were permitted to remain a dead
letter IN the Marshal's Office, while they
were repeatedly srresied on trumped ~
charges, and placed under be avy bonds
bis = another specimen Of the manner
n which the iaw abiding people Of The north
DOL their Constitutional obligations. and
Of their good faith ia adhsripg 10 ComprO.
The organizer., 1850-11-16
The Editor Of tho Le1;nqton Adyertisel

The Editor Of tho Lexington Advertiser
attempts to be witty al the expense Of our
fearless and open.heartsd Representative
II. II. Buford, Esq. His assumed mer-
rimeni was provoked by Mr. BIS recent
able address to his fellow citizens on
Southern Rights. There is n,hing S,
decidedly Uninteliectual as ridicule, espe
cia ly wien il is as clumsily ct up as that
Of the Advertiser, and we have no reason
TO fear that our Southern Rights friend
will feel himself demolished thereby. Up
set bis positions Mr.. Advertiser, if you can.
Here is the cable Of his strength. Now
try your power upon it. BY your special
pleading and logical evasiOns, you may lin
the language ofanolher) ''pick it into oak
um, but you cannot break it,"
The organizer., 1850-11-16

COUNTY MEETINO-LAF6YEFTE TRUE
r)HER INTEGRIrY-If doubts ever have
been entertained Of lafayette
County, on the Southern question
truth and justice nov demand that
they should be abandoned. The large
meeting held at this place on the 4th
inst. cleared away every doubt and
misgiving. Lafayette County may
be written down as true to the core
as ready and willing as any of her
sister counties to aid in carrying out
any plan Of resistance to the aggres.
sions and usurpations Of the General
Government and Northern People.
The appointment Of Col. T. J. Word,
as a delegate to the Southern Conven-
ton, was made by the Submissionists
the test question in the meeting
He was appointed by large MAORI,
ty. This was enoughin all conscience
to close the mouths Of those who ad'
VOcate acquiescencs; for be it remem.
bered that they have promised to
abide by the decision Of the masses.
Previous to taking the question on
the appointment of Col. Word, we
bad an able, temperate and convincing
address from Hon. Hugh r. Miller. /
Judge ofthe Circuit Court, in defence
OF the South, and in review ofthe uni,
form and systematic aggressions of
our northern enemies. lie was fol. !
lowed by Col. ]. N. Davis, on the
Submission side. Il is, perhaps, IN.
necessary to cumber our columns with
particular report Of bis remarks. We
cannot better describe il than by say.
ing that is was the elongation highly
colored. Of the bombastic Fourth Of.
July orations which Ars once a year
provided Tor, TO furnish occasion 70,
the display Of the power of sopho>
mOres, and to astonish the natives.
l. q. c. Lamar, Esqr., was then loud.
ly called for. lie promptly obeyed
the popular summons. and replied in
a most triumphant manner, 10 every
position assumed BY The valiant cham
Pi0n Of the submissiOnists and then
be came down with crushing severity
upon the Coils "stars and stripes,T
-glOriOzs CHiOa," ~bOass Of oHy onoes-
tors." ''troplies Of UiotOry.' and the vsri-
Gus idolatriss with which Col. De
speech was 80 literally intsrlarded
We know there was not man in the
House, submissiohist or patriot, who
did not ftsl for tie "used Ep nan"
We conclude as We commenced this
BARRED article. By assuring our dis
taat SouihsFn Rights friends. that La
isyetts is tree 70 her inlegriiy.-aDd
true 10 the eora
The organizer., 1850-11-16
PROBATE CLERK.

We are authorized to announce r. s.
BROWNING, MS a candidate for Probate
Clerk, Of Lafayette County, at the general
electon in November, 1851.
The organizer., 1850-11-16

OTThe Circuit Count for this County,
adjourned on Monday last. Much impor-
tant business was transacted. Both the
Judge and District Attorney have given
entire satisfaction.
The organizer., 1850-11-16

A pm, upwards 4 an inch IN lsn,hg,
was discovered N hsa's egg. near Kes.
wick, one mum ng Lass week. The egg
hid been boiled fOr breakfast, sni he pm
vas discovered standing PeroeadieuIaf IN
the centre.
The organizer., 1850-11-16

misses. upon which the submissiOnists Of
the South affect to place such implicit re-
lance.
The organizer., 1850-11-16

A CARD.-MAJ. J. ID. Mckay, Census
taker for Lafayette County, is authorized
TO act as agent of this paper in receiving
and receiPting for subscriptions, advertise.
ments &C., for the same.
The organizer., 1850-11-16
/ From The POutOlOe Sovereign Eltra Of Nov len
BY TELEGRAPH.
NASHVILLE. Nov. II, 1850

NAsHNILLk' NOVs AIS AooU,
The Southern Convention mat n
the Methodist Church. The Secrets.
ry of State refused them the use or
the Court House. Barnwell Rhe,t
Langdon Cheeves and BarnwelI. oi
South Carolina, Clay and Calhoun Of
Alabama, and Gov. Mcdonald of
Georgia, are among the distinRuished
arrivals. Gov. Mcdonald PFesidsnt
pro- tenn. He made an eloquent ODe.
ming address, smacking strongly Of
secession. On account of the abssnc.
of many delegates hourly expected to
arrive in town, adjourned till to. NOR,
row, l2, NJ. No roll called. AbOul
fifty delegates in all.
WALKER, Reporter.
NASHVILLE, Nov. IL.
The Convention met at l2, NJ, and
was open by prayer by Rev, J. B.
Ferguson. The Secretary read Ii.
journal of yesterday, and the commit.
fee on credentials being called, the
following gentlemen were appointed
TO fill vacancies. Occasioned by the
absence Of members: Messrs. Burord
of Ala, Gordon DIVA. Nc w bortsr of
Ca, Dupont of Florida, and Hutchin.
son Of Miss. Mr.. Clay of Ala, NOV.
ed, that in AS much as the gentlemen
who occupied the Chair at its preyi.
Gus sitting would not be present. tb,
Convention proceed TO the election Of
a President, and moved that Hon.
Charles J. Mcdonald be appointed
by acclamation. The motion wm
carried unanimously, and Hon. C. J.
Mcdonald took the Chair. He SIa.
ted, on taking his seal, that he hopsd
that the Convention would unite uDOu
some measures which would be honOt
able to themselves and satisfactoryh
their constituents. Mr.. BarnwelI Of
S. c., nominated Hon. Reuben Chap
man. of Ala, Tor Vice President, and
he was elected by unanimous accIa>
nation. Mr.. Barnwell then moved
that the delegation from the several
States fill up the vacancies in thsit
respective committees. which motion
was carried. Mr.. BaFnwell moved
nm adjournment. as no matter was
before the Convention. which waI
carried and the Convention adjourned
till l2, NJ, to morrow.
NASHvILLE. Nov. Is.
Convention assembled IL, NJ. New
delegates from Georgia, seven, Mis-
sissippi nine. Florida three, South
Carolina. two. Resolutions were prs.
scntrd from Clay of Ala, and Dupont
OF Florida. They were lengthy and
of the most ultra character; denoune.
ing the compromise MEASURE Of Con,
gress. declaring the right Of secession
inalienable, and more than intimatiDg
its necessity; recommending a gener.
al Southern Convention TO take mesE
ures Of redress. &c. These resolutions
were referred to the Committee.
After some unimportant talk, the
Convention adjourned.
Tennessee will report resolutions TO-
morrow.
The following States are repreSeR
ted: Tennessee. Mississippi, Georgia,
South Carolina, Virginia, AlabamL
and Florida. In all about sixty mem.
bers.
WALKER, Reporter.
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thrown by minority Of the States Of this Unon and it,
under the excitement OF the moment there might be
that sacred nsuumeni, yet there would be millions Of
ireemen who would rally 10 its Yes, he who
aims mortal blow at the Union--our alma mater-wi
have 10 strike through the hearts OF ten millions OF free
men Sir. there is no danger to the constitution to
the Union What would the South gain BY dissou-
lion. Or the North ether do not speak q those dark
and bloody which have been described here BY
some gentlemen the result of such disaster; but
what will You gain by such dissolution Can you form
better government than you now enoyi Are you
wiser than your fathers were who formed this conslu
ton Can you form constitution in this the nineteenth
century which will secure the peculiar property which
You %G % more -. ish,s ui imam S
sggressions Of the North, how long would il be before
there would be North to your new Union How long
would II be before you would have fanatics in them
camorous as those complained Of now' How long
would il be after the formation of a new Union before
Virginia would become free State with interests con
And this. then. any sufficient cause for The dssou
ton oil the Union? Is this conflict OF opinions sufficient
reason for breaking up the foundations OF political
temple OF liberty, scattering its fragments TO the four
winds Of heavenl Are the mere opinions OF men 10 OBJ
slct the movement Of government strong and heal
thy as this Union Of thirty independent States and TWEEN
ty millions OF inhabants No, sir. There is to be
dissolution OF this Union. Speaking for my own State,
New JerseyD we mean to stand by the Union till the last
gun s fired We have stood by in the darkest days Of
our history without nchlng and her soil has drank deep
OF the blood OF her nobes shed for constitutional
rights On her territory was fought for and those
great principles OF liberty which are embraced in the con-
sution and secured by the Union. She knows the
value OF that her soil is consecrated
to glory and Immortality by those old battle fields where
men fought for civil liberty Yes, sir New Jersey will
maintain the Union under all circumstances She will
stand by the constitution, slavery or slavery; slavery
in the District, slavery in the District slavery in
the Territories slavery in the Territories And her
people will stand BY the Union as they would stand BY
their own hearthstones, and die in its defence.
The last anniversary Of national Independence
celebrated by twenty millions OF freemen throughout this
broad and happy Union, patriotic pride and wthgate
full hearts Almighty God for their innumerable nation
al blessings. The friends of liberty throughout the world
joined in that celebration Long may that glorious day
return to and cheer the hearts Of free and united
people, May the bright suns Of thousand years rise
and shine upon it But that cursed day, the day
Of the dissolution OF this Union le darkness upon
III let God regard il from above let the backness Of
the day terfy it not be joined with the days OF the
year; let il not into the number of the months"
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THURSDAY. FEBRUARY IS. 1850.


Mr. BijRT tby leave asked and obtained) into.
duced resolution directing the Committee on military
Affairs TO inquire into the justice and poprey Of refund
ing 10 the State Of South Carolina the money ex ended
by her in the Florida war; which, having been iea'
was agreed to. 80,
MIR p. KING (by leave asked and obiainedl moved hut
The bin for the admission Of California into the Union +
reduced Yesterday in The Committee OF the Whole the
state Of the Union, BY the gentleman from Wisconsin
IMr DoTY. be printed.
MI. McI.ANE suggested to the gentleman from New
York the proprey OF so amending his motion as also 70
embrace order for the printing Of the amendment 70
the said BILL presented by the gentleman from Missouri
lMr GREEs;l which suggestion having been accepted
the motion was agreed TO.
Mr.. GERRY, from the Committee on Naval Ahairs
tby leave asked and obtained presented minority rel
signed by himself and Mr.. La SERE, upon the memoTa
Of Geo. w Billings in relation 10 the contract for fa,
nishing hemp 10 the Americaa navy which the said b a
lings claims should have been awarded TO him as the
lowest bidder the said minority report sustaining We
claim Of the said Billings. the report Of The majority, mace
a few days since, having recommended a compromhe,
awarding TO Geo w. Billings but portion OF the saa
contract: report ordered to be printed.
Mr.. WHITE asked the unanimous consent OF inc
House to offer resolution, directing inquiry 70 DC
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-02

81 Assistant Teacher Wanted ImnediafeH' .
THE Principal IN u Male academy wishes %
forthwith teacher who s qualned 20 teach
the various Ensh branches and msshemacs He
man. habits and good moral character
70 the Principal
Feb lQ-du
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certificate q package Of wholes will ene The holder to all
S42 nett that may be drawn by the wenx tickets named
therein Certificates halves quarters, and egths proportion
This splendid scheme OF the attractive drawn
United States and well of adventu
The prize by having
three Of the drawn numbers IL $1,000
Orders for and shaes and Certificates Of Packages the
above magnificent will promptly attended and
drawing will be Immediately 10
all who may order tickets from
Address J. 4 O. MAURY, Agents,
Feb l5-d&cihd Alexandria, virginia.
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CARD.
Wines and I1iQu0rs.

Wines and Liquors.
THE .nsssHed woSd respectfully eaa attention 20 his stock Of
The facilities BY obtaining witness
s n m % Longer ~ ne $ 4.
wine districts Of Europe than Poessed BY other
ali articles sold Sy him. -
them met substitute every
Hotels and wanting small assorted lots choice wines for
dscaned Tor Immediate including wines Of France and Ger
coGATRY TRADE supplied Wholesale prices favor
cLUBs viii and much to their advantage TO order from the sub
also the cheapest sorts Of wines and liquors, FOR Gull
MEMBERs OF LEGISLATIVE BoDIEs messes and Others a,
Ex s.a = sa 81 ssss
BY dozen, Of the shortest notice,
addressing their ORDERS hog Ssuo 81 P ss Sss
Importer Dealer Wines, Walnut street, Philadelphia
oo-sEcAas importation Havana.
BY single cheaper any other the city
Jana4-dscpiy.
NOTICE. just by ship Stella, Liverpool
Rich and beautiful toilet ware
Flowing Hong granite Tvoi
A great variety Of tea ware, &C.
Alma, .ns am s. now . opening
Beautiful sets and gold cups and ssuce BY the dozen
White China dinner sets and detached pieces
High and low baskets compotes, casscoes, and fruit bowls sc
Gu. and plain dccan,ers, clare, nssons
Tumblers, Wines hook glasses, clarct glasses
Lamps, girandolcs, walters
Britannia ware, casors silver-paed forks
Cake baskets, knives, knives aud forks nc.
An which win be sold wholesale retail low they
be purchased in any city in the United states
M~l-sm Odd Fellows. i Hail. ii f seventh stree.
NEW BLACK GOODs.-we just received and
complete of black goods, which Respectfully
ie th attention q all n want Of such In our stock may be found
= . piece. extra bo%s..n., Lupin. make
e g i %ss,a% DO 90 Do DC
10 sne Canton cloths, new and beautiful article for
. mourning
10 ane apacas, the handsomc goods Of the kind in
% medium md priced apacas
CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY, 4 co.
Mar I--ndif
OFFENSIVE Public Carriages.--The third semi
day April the saloon Of the Chinese Museum opposite the
The collection win desirable and offered
and win comprise hundred carriages Of the latest Styles and
: Also an extensive collection Of elegant harness.
oy- Full particulars in future advertisements: .,.
Philadelphia March 1, ls5o-ll
IIOUsE-FURSIsHING DRY GOODs.-The subscribers
III have now In store full and complete assortment Of furnishing
rs pieces English and French velvet carpedng
30 pieces English Brussels carpeine, Of The latest styles
- pieces imperial shrccpy cafpeng o. the latest styles
70 pieces Brussels tapestry, royal iIed, and plain Venetian
pieces superior ingram carpetins Lowell manucture
q pieces fine and common ingram csrpeiins ...,u.
which win be cut for shaped hall or room in one
g white and colosd Marseiles quilts very handsome
% white and striped counierpanes, low-priced
IS pieces table damasks, superior Hne
sFS &C., ''se s sas sS ss%..k
100 dozen satin damask table napkins
Also piano and table covers dwellings linen and
All have been selected with grsas care and win be Offer
cd upon ne most accommodating terms y. uooE co.
.-----ss-s.Iw
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OFFENSIVE Public Sale OF es.The third semi
annual OF viii take place Wednesday the 10Th
day April saloon Of the Chinese Museum opposite the
Bazaar.
The collection win desirable and offered
and win comprise hundred carriages Of the latest Styles and
by the approved makers.
Also, extensive collection Of elegant harness.
90 Full particulars in future advertisements
ALFRED NJ HERKNEss, Aucuoneer.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-01-16

the pledges, which, like "Tippecanoe
and Tyler too" he had made before
"high Heaven,,, General Harrison de-
clared in 1910 that ''he would rather see
his right arm severed from his body than
remove democrat from office because
of his politics." but, like this other Sec
ond Washington, (Old Rough and Rea-
dy,) he, as soon as he got into the White
House, forgot his pledges to the sovc-
reign people, and did, like Old lack, vi
olate his voluntary and sacred promises
"to prescribe prescription" AS "Tip
and Ty" went down ''unwept, unhonor-
ed, and unsung," so will Old Rough and
Ready, in the opinion of a northwestern
PIONEER.
Following the above, are some spirit
ed and encouraging editorial remarks
and an abstract Of the proceedings and
resolutions Of our Democratic ccnven-
ton, with the letter Of the Hon. Henry
II. Sibley.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-01-16
Passage from CARLYLE.

When "Tamerlane had finished build
ing his pyramid of 10000 human skulls,
and was seen standing at the gate OF
Damascus, glittering in steel, with his
battle-ax ON his shoulder, till his fierce
hosts filed out to new victories and new
carnage, the pale looker-on might have
fancied that Nature was in her death
throes; for havoc and despair had ia
ken possession Of the earth-the sun OF
manhood seemed setting in seas Of blood.
Yet, it might be, on the very gala-day
Of Tamerlanc, little boy was playing
nine-pins in the streets of Mentz, whose
history was more important to man than
that of twenty Tamcrlanes. The Tar
tar Khan, with his shaggy demons Of
the wilderness, passed away like a
whirlwind, to be forgotten forever; and
that German artizan has wrought ben
eft, which is yet immeasurably expand
ing itself, and will continue to expand
itself through all countries and through
all times. What are the couquests and
expeditions of the whole corporation OF
captains, from Walter, the Pennyless, to
Napoleon Bonaparte, compared with
these movable types Of Johannes Faust
Truly, it is Notifying thing to your
conqueror to reject how perishable is
the metal which he hammers with such
violence; how the kind earth will soon
shroud up his bloody footprints; and al
that he achieved and skillully piled to-
gether will be like his own canvass city
Of camp-this evening loud with life,
tomorrow all struck and vanished-'a
few earth-pits and heaps OF straw For
here, as always, it continues true, thai
the deepest force is the stillest; that, as
in the fable, the mild shining of the sur
shall silently accomplish what the fierce
clustering of the tempestin vain essayed
Above all, it is ever to be kept in mine
that, not by material, but by moral pow
err, are men and their actions governed
How noiseless is thought! No rolling
Of drums, no tramping of squadrons, OF
unreasonable tumult Of baggage wag
ons, attends its movements. In wha
obscure and sequestered places may the
head be meditating which is one day t.
be crowned with more than imperial au
thority! for kings and emperors will be
among its ministering servants; it vii
rule not over but IN all heads-and will
these, its solitary combinations of ideas
as with magic formulas, bend the worle
to its will! The time may come wher
| Napoleon himself will be better known
for his laws than for his battles, and tn,
victory of Waterloo prove less momen
tous than the opening Of the first Me
chanics' Institute"