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The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02
The Destruction Of American Forests.


It seems scarcely possible for us of the
present generation to conceive Of the period
when the country shall be stripped of its
forests. But such is the waste and imprudence
of our people, that the period is not remote
when timber will become scarce. As early
as the administration of Washington, John
Jay wrote to him: "There is some reason
70 apprehend that masts and ship timder
will, as cultivation advances become scarce,
unless some measures be taken to prevent
their waste or provide for the preservation
of a sufficient fund of both" Some idea may
be formed Of the rapid destruction of the
white pine by few facts. In 1843, there
were at Bangor, at one time, $4,000, 900 feet
of lumber, worth 100000. This city is the
largest lumbed port in the world. It ships
off annually, of the various kinds Of lumder,
the value of 81 100000 to s., 600, 600; and
the rest of the state, about as much more.
There are 1900 saw mills in operation,
which manufactures 100000 feet Of
plank, boards and timber, without making
and estimate of shingles aud laths This is
the product of one State. New York and
Western Pennsylvania are also large mannfac-
turers of lumber In the Western States
vast quantities of timber-irees are annually
destroyed in the process Of preparing land for
cultivation. On the banks of the Mississippi
it is. cut down for steamboat wood, and the
ash and cypress of the swamps is foatcd out
for fuel and plantation use. On the coast
for one hundred and Fifty miles above New
Orleans, the planters either purchase the
trees in RATS, or coal boats.
In the region of the white pine, extending
,Shrough North and South Carolina, Georgia
Florida, and alabama, the manufacture d
turpeEtinc is rapidly increasing, and with i
the consequent destruction of the forest The
'pine baEreps," SO graphically described by
Bartram century ago, are rapidly passing
away. The Altamana furnishes the spars
for the French Navy Many Cracker has
grown quite independent By selling the trees
as they stood, ard which, SO far as it de-
pended on bis agency would have continued
to stand through eternity. All FIRST il was
quite difficult to make them understand thai
their trees had any value. But now, i
consequence Of this 8emand for spaTs fol
logs, and for turpeutine, the tracts accessible
by water have deprecated almost beyond
belief Lands worth twenty-five cents al
acre, now command from two to Eve dollars.
Allthis hastens the destfuction of the forests.
The eyilwill not be IN our day, but Il IS sure
to come. And strange as it may seem to as
the time is not far distant when America
will be as destitute Of forests as the Iii ghIands
Of Scotland lNei5 0rIeans Delto.
At GenOa e Is said every attorney takes
an oath 20 undertake ~ cause which be does
not consider just
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02
The SOUTHERN RIGHTS UNION PLATFORM:


I. ResOlued, That we hold the American Unor
secondary in importance only 10 the rights and
principles it was designed to perpetuate that pas
present ffnitiOn and future respects
will bind US TO it so long as il continues tobe the
safeguard 10 those rights and principles
3 ReSOlUed That if the thirteen original parties
to this contract bordering the Atlantic in mar.
row belt, whilst their separate interests were in
embryo, their peculiar tendencies scarcely de.
veloped, their revolutionary trials and triumphs
still gfeen in memory, found Union impossible
without compromise, the thirty-one Of this day
will yield somewhat in the conflict Of opinion and
policy,to preserve that Union which has extended
the sway of republican government over a vast
Wilderness TO another ocean, and proportionately
advanced their civilization and national great
ness. ~
8, That in this spirit we have maturely consid-
cred the action of Congress, embracing a series
Of neasures-for the admission of California in
TO the Union the organization of territorial gov
ernments for Utah and New Mexico, the estab-
lishment OF boundary between the latter and the
State of Texas, the suppression of the slave trade
in the District Of Columbia, and the extradition
of fugitive slaves, and connected with them, the
rejection of the propositionto exclude slavery
from the Mexican territories and TO abolish it in
the District of Columbia-apd whilst We do not
wholly approve, will abide by il, as permanent
adjustment of this sectional controversy.
4. Ahat IN our judgment, we WIlIan ought to
resist, even Cas last RESORT disruption Of
cry tie which binds her to the Union, any action
of Congress upon the subject of slavery in the
District of Columbia, or in places snbject TO the
jurisdiction of Congress, incompatible with the
safety, domestic tranquility, the right and honor
of the slaveholding States; or in any act sup
pressing the slave trade between the slavehold-
ing States, or in any refusal to admit as State
any territory heretofore applying, because of the
existence of slavery therein or in anV act DrO.
hibiting the introduction of slaves into the ter
ritOries of Utah and New Mexico, or in any act
materially modifying the laws now
in force for the recovery OF fugitive slaves.
5. That it is our deliberate opinion, that upon
the faithful execution Of the fugitive slave law,
by the proper authorities, depends the preser-
walton of our much loved Union.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02

ANOTHER FUGITIVE SLAVE CAsE.--The
n O. Picayune, says, we learn from the
Philadelphia Bulletin that a colored.man
named Abraham Hall was taken before U.
S. Commissioner Ingraham in that city on
the morning of the 18th ult., upon charge
of being fugitive from labor. He was ar
rested on the 18th near the scene of the
late outrage at Christiana, while the officers
were in pursuit Of the offenders. He was
in no way connected with that dreadful oc-
currence The attorney Of his master, John
Slade, Of Hartford county, Md, was present
to claim him. Abraham acknowledged him
self to be the slave Of the claimant, upon be-
ing Informed of the claim by the commits
sioner, and said he ran away between -four
and FIVE years ago. The reasons he assign.
ed for ascending was, that he hurt q grand
child Of his owner, at which he became frigh
tened and ran away. He said that he had
made two attempts to go back to bis master
but had been prevented by persons living il
the vicinity wherehe resided. The commits
sioner made out the warrant for his return
and placed it in the hands of the MASTER
attorney; who took the fugitive with him. t.
Maryland. The slave appeared anxious tt
go back home to his master, where he haC
been household servant. There was no ex
citement, and the case was settled in the sam,
way. that any other rightsin property woulc
hayeb been
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02
Your obedient servant,

: u
UNDER WHICH BANNER?-AYe met agentle-
man few days since, who attended large
public meeting near Camden, South Carolina,
during recent visit to that State. He said
that the first things which struck his attention
upon approaching the stand, were two large
flags which were fauntering in the breeze.
They we're planted upon opposite sidesofthe
crowd. Ono was the Palmetto Banner-thc
other the Stars and Stripes. II
The speaking soon commenced. The con-
test was between the immediate secessionists
and co-operationists. Judging from the re-
marks of the speakers and the clamors Of a
portion of the audience, our informant said
he supposed that the whole company were
disunionists.
After the discussion was ended, some one
proposed to divide the crowd An old man
called out to the friends of the Union. to ere
member the flag of their fathers" The words
fell like clap of thunder upon the crowd -
There was death like stiffness for few mo-
ments, and then general rush. Seven tenths
of the audience took shelter under the stars
and stripes and gave three hearty cheers for
the flag of Washington
A few men Of desperate purpose, took their
place under the rattle snake banner, while
/ the remainder walked round and round the
flag staff, and cast many a suspicious glance
at.the Banner of the new Rhett Republic.
One old man, after gazing intently upon
this flag for a time, slowly shook his head
crossed his hands behind his back, and took
his position with the majority, remarking
that, che had tried the governmental Wash.
ington long time that he had been pros
porous and happy, and that if Mr.. Rhett and
his followers were not so, they had better
leave their country, for their country's good
Our informant was astonished himselfbui
not halfso much, be said, as were tbe. seces
sion orators. They had supposed the people
we're ripe for rebellion, and had it not beer
for the test proposed they might, perhaps
have gone to extremes; but when it came t,
deserting the flag Of Washington call
led upon to turn their backs upon the banne
of their fathers-the blood ofthc revolution
Irebelled.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02
ORDERS NO. 8.

TIME nineteenth Regiment Miss Militia. will
Il parade in Columbus on Saturday the 26th
day Of October next.
Commandants of companies will parade and
inspect their commands at half past 10 o'clock
A. NJ.
Regimental line will be formed at II O'Clock
A. NJ precisely the right resting in front OF
the BIewett House.
Commissioned officers and Sergeants will at
tend drill at the same hour and place on the TWO
days previous.
By order of Col w E. BALDWIN,
Bolivar A. VAUGHAN,
Adjutant 10Th Regiment, NJ. ".
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02
PATENT metallic BURIAL CASES

AIR-TTGHT IND LNDESTRUcTIBLE.
For protecting the Dead, for ordinary n
tern'ent, for Eaults, Ton. franspotation, o.
for any other desirable ogiect.
70 Price for Adult size 500. the smallest
size $50 including outside wood case, Coma
Plate engraved. and attendance. All sizes wilt
be kept Consistently on hand and furnished At the
shortest notice; also Wood Collins to those who
desire them WILDE furnished on as good terms
as at any other establishment. A Herse can Be
furnished ifrequiTed
Sept. Is, 1851. J. WOMELSDoRFF.
n. ban extra charge viii be made where
attendance is required in the country.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02
valuable Town PrOpertY Gor sale!!!


TIME house and lot in Columbus, known as
Il the former residence of Paschall B. Wade.
and the property of his heirs, IS offered for
sale. This site is one of the most eligible in
town for dwelling house, being very near TO
the business part of the city, and yet completely
removed from the tumuIt and dust of the more
public thoroughlares. The bnilding is large, OF
imposing appearance, and commodous struc-
tnre. The lot is spacious, and has on it all the
necessary outbildings, as well fine Spring of
pure water.
Persons DESTROYS OF purchasing handsome
and comfortable residence, will find it to their
advantage to examine this. II desired, there
viii be sold, with this dwelling 100 acres offer
tile and well timbered land. on the west side OF
the river. about three miles from Columbus. with
seventeen years privilege of the Ferry attached
to it. The terms viii be reasonable, and the Pc
RODS of payment will be arranged to suit the
purchaser.
The house and lot Immediately east of the Of
fee of Messrs Harris & Harrison, in which the
estate of Wade IS interested with another is also,
for sale.
Apply to Miss ANN BARTEE, Administrative.
on the premises, or to CHAS. H. MORSE.
Columbus, Sept 90, 1851. 27-tf
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02

4t %%-stA.AA- -eA = 9leuGLIr
Nos l8 Is IL NArka MoB1Lr A..
oFfER ron SAFE
9s Failbank Patent Gales, ablaeibs -.
ter 0rocers, Piafform and sflnanf Sfyll. -
end withont Wheel end drop evefs. ar ca5..:.
nom ounce Is COCO posnd
rs Bales Troops Factory 8eo9 Osh.b
and Turns 4llese Osnab11qs az IS
peEior % any manufactured IN che II &
being made from fine Cottons 30 inebs.
vide and weighing o. toihe yard
go Bales Washington Company tYa. wee,
Ing 81 o. % the yard
so Bales quarter Brown sheeIings.
20 do DO
100 Hhds Choice Brown Sugar
so Packages LOAF, Crushed and posr'a su,..
100 Chests Green and Black Teas. s'f.
90 Cases Catties Green DO
500 Bags Rio, Lagayra and Java Cohes
$50 Boxes Chewing = cbaceos assogt qnaiili..
90 Half bbls. fine cut smoking Tobacco
100000 Cigars.
$50 Packages No I, 2 & 8 MaekeFell
500 Boxes Goldfish
100 Bbls. and halt bbls. 0ltYef's Ezira w..
key and AlchahoL
100 Bills Boyles' Extra and Rose Whist,
200 Bbls. & bbls Deans extra and co1n..
Whiskey
so Half Pipes, so quarter Casks, 100 s;.l.,-
Casks Domestic Brandy.
$50 Bills. Domestic Rum, Gin Brandy Bov,
bon and Monongahela Whisky.
500 BbIs. & bbls. extra branded and smL,..
ded Flour
f75 Boxes Sperm and Star Candles.
500 Boxes T. d. & w. r. Cheese
SO Bbls. Cider Vinegar.
200 Bbls., haifbbls and kegs, assorted Retl..
Ketchups, Pepper Sauce, Ground Ps5ass
and Mustard.
90 Bags Black Pepper.
so Kegs Drop and Buck Shot and Lead.
so Baskets Champaign, quarts and pin,,.
10 Cases Table Salt.
40 Cases Cordials. ~t
500 Groce Clark's Matches;
Together with large variety Of Proyi,ion.
Produce and manufactured articles now in stor.
is invited
Sept. Is. 1851. 25-4m.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02

bE We must claim the forbearance of the
readers of the ''RepaJltcqn'' for all defcien-
lies this week, since the editor has been pre-
vented by sickness from bestowing upon it
MS usual attention
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02
COLUMBUS FEMALE INSTTTUTE.


/ THIS institution viii commence its regular
session on Monday the 9th day of OcToBE1
next, and the Trustees with confidence recon-
mend il 10 the liberal patronage of the public,
it will enter upon the fourth year OF ms exist
ence with prospects of increased success and
usefulness.
The services of 3fr. N. II Nee ArS. have been
engaged rs Principal a gentleman who gFadua-
ted with distinction at the University Of North
Carolina, and native@o TINT State. and WHO e
/ ineyery way highly quaiifedto take charge Of
such an institution, possessing not only al the
lreqdisifes for such a station a scholar, but
/ bringing with him much q Perience, as a teach
I er. The very best Assistants fbe country cas-
afford will be brought TO the aid Of the P rinei-
1 pal.
/ The importance of Sustaining a female semi
nary OF high order in Columbus Is, we believe,
felt and acknowledged by all. We present the
Columbus Female Institute as admirably calelI-
iuted to supply this want, and therefore as wor-
thy of all encouragement.
We have engaged able and accomplished in
structors; the course Of study is full, thorough
and finished; the buildings and grounds are
well adapted for the purposes of a large Female
School the location is healthfuI, pleasant and
retired, and no exertions viii be spared on the
part Of the Trustees TO make il one of the first
Institutions of the Southwest. To accomplish
this. we only invoke the patronage OF a liberal
public and those especially who feel an interest
IN fostering Southern Institutions for the eduea-
j.
Rules and IGeguIa1iOmgs
The scholastic year is divided into two sessions
of five months, commencing respectively On the
first Monday in October and March.
No Pupil will be received for a shorter period
than session. but can enter at anysfirne and
will be charged from the.tilne ofentrance.
/ No deduction for tuition will be allowed, ex-s
cept from continued sickness, and that, ~ the
discretion Of the Principal In deductions for
board; no fraction less than half a month WILDE
considered.
Il IS the wish and recommendation of the
Trustees, that all the pupils from abIoad should
board at the Institute.
The Young Ladies who board IN the institute
will not be allowed 10 attend balls or parties, or
receive visits except relatives. Their e1pendi-
lures and visits viii also be supervised.
The tuition and board for each scholar will in
FaTabiy be required TO be paid one llalf in adj
vance, the other half at the end offhe session.
TERMS
Preparatory Department, per session, SIS
Fourth Class, per session, IS
Third Class. g g 90
Second Class g q 40
First Glass, 20
Languages, teacil 10
Music on the Piano or Guitar, IS
Use of Instrument for practising,
Drawing and Painting, IS
Ornamental Need1ework, 10
Contingent Expenses,
Board per Month, Including lights,
washing, bed and bedding,l u 50
Young Ladies, boarding in the Institute must
furnish their own towels; and every article Of
clothing must be distinctly marked with tho
4 owner name.
GEORGE r. CLAYTON,
President of the Board Of Trustees.
Columbus, Mss, Sept 1851.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02

The State Of Mississippi, District
Chamcery Court Of the state Of
lIlSsISSfppl-.Held at Columbus,
September 25, 1851.
The Planters Bank of Tennessee and the credi.
itors OF Robert E. Harris, ct. all
476. VS..
Samuel Butler, Samuel F. Butterworth, and Eli
ETTPON opening the matters in this Bill con-
u tanned and It appearing by affidavit filed to
the satisfaction of the Count that the above
named Defendant Samuel F. Butterworth is a
nonresident of the State Of Mississippi and re-
sides beyond the limits thereof that the ordi-
nary process of this Cont cannot be executed
upon him.
Its therefore ordered, that unless the said De-
PENDANT appear here before the Vice Chancellor
on OF before the first day Of the next term oil
/ this Court, TO be holdenat the Court House il
the town of Columbus, on the first Monday o.
November, next ensuing, and plead, answer, OF
ldemur, to the Bill of complaint herein, the sew.
eral allegations thereof will be taken as confess
led by said Defendant and the matter therein de
1creed accordingly,
1t is further ordered that a copy of this orde
be inserted in the Primitive Republican, a news
paper published in the town Of Columbus week
4 " for one month
A. true copy from the minutes.
TEsT, w. w. LESTER, Clerk
Oct. 1st, 1851. 27-5t. PRS. fee s12 0ol
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Hon. VIM. L. sharkey, and Gen. John D.
Freeman, viii address theirfellow citizens at
the following times and places;
Houston, Chickasaw, Tuesday, October 81.
Aberdeen, Monroe, Wednesday, do %.
Columbus, Lowndes, Thursday, do %.
Macon, NOxubee, Friday, do "a.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02

B@Theattention Of ourreaders are direct
ed to the advertisement of l. CARR CRoFT.
A more extended notice will be given next
week.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02


varoe n6 perfect One g. these
placed % He q. zs..ssl
ieh go s Or 81 e .as s. 49,
81 CD indy ieual So "a 30 s1eNie 9Rsil
81. and bo has tlie keye furnished AlIa.
lettei rom Eondoa states That 8 days haFa
elsp and nobody yet bus sueceeded g
"a ihsldeof the safe which contains the
money Such senfite IS uFaluable q
banks and counting houses Ih only part
~ tbe lock hich 3 visible issOlid iron some
three Of four incl t|lis ghich eqld bother
the burglar o pene
Mi Hobbs, Gle Yankee lock inventor, has
81 last triunphantly opened That Of the En-
clisl lock maker, Bramab, who had offered
e200 to any one who would open It within
thirty days a committee was agreed upon
10 prepare thelock placing it between two
blanks firmly fixed together, with nothing
butthe keyhole visible. Mr.. Hobbs COM
menced operations upon the lock in the
presence Of the committee, and on the second
trial the Bramah lock was opened, and the
5000 lost The Bank Of England, the
government Offices, and all safes, we're locked
with either Chubb' sor Bramah's. Mr. Hobbs
has been called upon by the officers Of the
Bank Of England, and very probably Will
receive orders for the entire establishment.
After Hobbs had opened Bramah's lock, the
committee sent for Bramah and his friends,
and when they entered the room and saw that
this specially guarded lock had beed opened,
they were, itissaid, truly complete pictures
Of despair,
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02

B9GoDEY, for October, is before us, with
its thousand and one fascinating infuen-
ces.. There are only % embellishments in
this number with q host Of contributions
from its numerous contributors
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02

xzihle So flboat lon.
1he Delts of this Insrnirg contains tee
following dip Ssp
Lou5serrF.r ~, Ser % 81.
The steamer James sozaon exploded at Q
o'clock, esterlay, aile ewing Shaw
neetoWn Thirty i've persons we're lied ana
wounded The stesn 49, summit brought
the news here The Following are some b
the He'd and wounded;
lohn Francis, of Louisiana badly sealded.
Capt Holmes, Of Natchea killed.
Isaac Green, Of Texas, killed.
james Graft, slightly wounded.
James McHatten, Of Baton Rouge, badly
scalded.
Arnold =. Ashley, Of Mississippi, slightly
Escalded s
PsJ. Cochran, Of New Orleans, slightly
scalded.
D. Hood, of Mississippi, killed,
j. G.. Michael, Of Yazoo, badly wounded.
H 4. McHatten, slightly wounded
The twopilots Of the boat. slightly wound
ed s
The engineer in charge of the engine i'm
mediately after tic explosion, is reported to
have jumped overheard and took to the
woods.
Alady got aboard at shawncetown, and
was killed.
The steamer Cumberland Valley, which
was a short distance below at the time Of the
explosion, Immediately returned and render
ed all the assistance in her power. She also
towed the wreck ashore.
The Jackson is badly torn to pieces.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02
sCHooI..

TIME undersigned win open a classical school
in this city, in the north east ward, in the
house formerly occupied by the Rev. VIM. Weir
on Monday 9th of October. The customary
rates of tuition win be charged.
REFERENCE
Rev. G. shaffer Col. T. C. Billups,
!. CARR CROFT, NJ A.
Oct 1st 1851. 27-2w.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02


RIor IN KEY VEST. i he following IS
from the correspondence Of the Charleston
Courier, dated Key West, September 7th
son the evening of the slst ult: about
thirty persons, principally seanen, attacked
the stores Of Messl Ramon Fresno, Padre
Albert, Jos. Vehill, Bartolo Sintes and All
bert Arrow, Spanish residents of Key Vest,
and destroyed the whole contents Of the
stores One Of the party, Ramon Fresno
who was charged with holding correspond
enee with the officials Of Cuba, fed from
Key West ID . spanish smack fo ana
previous to the riot; taa others were charged
with being opposes 70 the Cuban petition.
Ihe aloop-of-War albany, Com Bat a..
riyed here Yesterday from Havana Noih.
Ing nea al quiet since TIE execution q
Gen Lopez
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-10-02
NOTICE no THE CREDITORS Oh
HIRAM MOORE. DECEkSFD

ET1ERS of Administration on the estate
- Hiram Moore, late of COLUMBUS, in the
county of Lowndes, State Of Mississippi, decd.
having been granted to the undersigned at the
SeptembeE Term 1851 OF the Probate Court OF
said county. be hereby, gives notice TO all per
sons having claims against the estate Of said de-
cedentto exhibit the same within the time inn
tied by law, or they viii BE barred.
CHARLES H. MORSE