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The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
Comparative power Of the States.

The approach to completion Of the census
returns enables US to give the following COM
paratiyo table Of the power Of the indiyidu-
alSatcs, as represented in the National Coun-
Gil, or rather Of their increase and decrease
of power during the last decade. The slave
States arc in itaiics.
ADVANCING SrATEs-Pcnnsylvania gains
! member; Illinois ,; Missouri ,; Indiana
/; Ahon~s l; Massachusetts, !; -Niss5jasip-
pr I; Michigan |.
STATES WHICH HOLD THEIR OWN IN TIE
UNIoN.-Conuecticu Now Jersey, Ohio,
Hvy1ard, Gcoyyio, 1iobgma, Louisioao,
T,ra@see, Kca,cLy, De'arorc, and Rhode
Island.
DECLINING STATES South Carolaa los
@, . members; Virginia. ,; New York /;
Maine l; North Carolina l; Vermont !;
NV Hampshire !.
Florida and Delaware are properly doclln-
ing States, but having but one member each,
d course cannot lose. In justice to the 9TH
or safes, the ratio Of representation should
never be less than the representative popula-
ton Of the smallest State. At present Flor
' WIN MA o9,ogC ma, mas as nlIc" po,Icai pow
ct rs hAou1 lSlanu, WIN Poput'Olon u
Ii>,.0V;
Nv orN IS 'lc El'' ! o''.e IA poi S
,, poI I'cr com ar''I', increase - JOSS 'i'''l
'".' % inc "L'oI, country ana her power
ana influence arc 'hoFt, nc oNciihl'E'
Tyll'ylFa'lii9 IS as Ie'o'e' 'n[ S-co'il III
lho l mon enc mas o2eH ~ :. ea'1'y GalIln5
On nc" AorN Tor inc pas ~ years, pU. can
haray G over her oelor5 ~ or o. years
"c.2re "h'e1 many changes may occur
oai2 mas been IN the Um s,I % years, and
mas arrived AZ maturity: Sl'e 'loI marc On
!n% neoL' OF !: Pe9 3 ~ years pael'' oI
~ Ni9'Ii'Gd III 'S 'ilp"I''l'e 'o'0'''' 'll
Is T I- IA?l{ 70 aoy"llco IN m, PcTgr,
,I ,l' has t pe' ssJliy ~ I T J:on, '';
T W., pIoJ1oi5 W ''i''''i' - loi''l-' III
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
w. PERONNEAU FINLEY.
JAMES CHEsNUT, Jr.
7. DELLA ToRRE.
Abstract Politics.


we have been frequently struck with sur
prise at the imprudent dogmatism of many
advocates Of Union, the tendency of whose
conduct IS to injure the simple and practical
cause they esPouse, by introducing purely alb
stract and imnaterial issues. The simple is
sue Of acquieseence in the late adjustment, is
infinitely stronger than the creed Of any po-
itical school, Gin proportion to the unneees-
sary multiplication of other issues, particu-
larlythose relating to abstract politics, is this
inherent strength diminished. We refer tc
the subject at this time for the purpose Of
introducing the following extract in the
truth and justice of which we cordially con
cur We find it in communication to tho
Augusta Cdroaicls &C. Sentinel over the sig
nature Of Ebert
while am Of opinion that it's our du.
ty to meet fairly, openly and boldly, every
question Of any practical utility, am equal
ly persuaded, that all mere speculative alb
stractions should bostudieusly avoided. a;
a general proposition, it's almost universal
iy admitted that State has the right to with
draw from the Union. The Constitution
Union party having adopted as a platform
the resolutions passed by the late Convention
stand committed to this doctrine. The con
tingeneies there set forth, as sufficient toau
thoFlze and require dissolution, are clear, dis
tlnct and unequiyocal. So far as I am IN
formed, the whole party are willing to acqui
esce. At the same time veal concur in the
opinion that the Union Of the States. undeI
a q proper administration Of The government
and . strict adheiee g che Constitution, i
great blessing; that tie euj oylnent d par
sonal security and private property IS bette
protected II, thani would be out Of i; aat
therefore, nothing should drive Is to ! sspa
ration, buta Iiul perVersioa IF its terms q
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15

SENIOR CAPTAIN IN THE NAVY.-By
the recent death Of Commodore Barron, the
seniority of rank in the Navy of the United
States devolvcs on Commodore Charles Stew
art, native Of Pennsylvania Commodore
Stewart entered the service as a lieutenant
on the same day as the late C1mmo lcre Bar
ron, on the 9th March, 1913. Commodoros
Morris, Warrington and D5was are next in
the list of those sterling old naval heroes,
whose proves in, and previous to tho last
war with Great Britain, challenges the adj
miFation Of the world, and gives them an en-
during nieke in the temple Of fame
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
To the Ladies.

The fair sex Of our community, and espe-
cially the more matronly portion, will find
interesting news in an advertisement which
is published in another column. It is moth
ing more nor less than the art Of dress-ftting,
reduced BY simple and easy scale, to math-
ematioal precision. The system includes the
Of children, as we'll as mothers,
and is applicable to every variety Of style.
1t is not only recommended by those who
have triedit, butwill readily commend itself,
upon slight observation Of the plan.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
Hobson's Choice.

Tho election Of Sumner as Senator fersix
years from the State of Massachusetts has
been the fruitful occasion Of abundant COM
ment The fdeep domination Of the decd
IS rung in all its changes, nloreit seems to Us,
for the purpose Of rhetorical fourishes, than
any thing else. However dark and depraved
may have been the motives of the corrupt CO.
alition formed for the election of Sumner,
the result itself under all the circumstances
of the case could not possibly have been inn
proved, by the success Of Winthrop. Be-
tween naked and undisguiscd abolitionist
who marches under his appropriate colors,
and is willing at least to give his victim the
benefit Of preparation and precaution, and
the insidious politician who masks the same
spirit under the speeious guiso of national
ism, We would always prefer the former not
only as simple matter of choice but also
from considerations Of prudence.
Sumner is an open and ayowed enemy,
standing out in the naked and undisguised de-
formity of his real purposes. He can rely
upon nothing for support but the single
strength of abolitionism, and all he can ac-
compIish, either in the Senate or elsewhere,
must be in its name.
In as far as his election is practical dem
onstration of the progress Of abolition to-
wards the fulflmcnt Of its mission, tits high
ly important that the South should have the
benefit Of the lesson. Winthrop on the 9th
or hand is more dangerous from the simple
fact of the prestige which he derives from his
connection with respectable and powerful
party. He was not abolitionist enough to-
beat Sumner, simply because there was rel
c of nationalism about him; yet this was the
very element which would have made him,
in case of his election, more dangerous, by
giving him apolitical influence beyond Sum
ncr's sphere
Whatever else may be said of Winthrop,
he has left no opportunity unimprovod toI
convince the public of his decp-rooted free
soiigm The result in Massachusetts, for
Senator involved the distinction, not that
Winthrop was loved less" but thatan OPEN
and undisguised friend was loved more by
the Boston abolitionists. While therefore
We notice with surprise thai few Southern
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
Accident to Isham Harrison, ESQ.

We regret to learn, from the Aberdeen
Independent, that on Thursday evening last,
Mr.. Harrison stepped cut of the back door,
of the law-ofIico of Ncssrs. Davis & Acker,
and accidentally fell breaking the front bone
of his leg just above the ankle It prob
able, says the same paper this unfortunate
accident will prevent his further attendance
upon the Courts of this District.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
BrRN10q o.. A srEAYrE-On Fridar

BURN1SG OF A SrEAMER-On Friday,
the md inst, the steamer Webster bound to
Ne" Orleans from Cincinnati, caught Ere
100 miles above Vichsbure, and was entire
" consumed. Thirty to forty persons, In
Guiding the Captains wife and both Clerks
of the beat, were either burned or drowned.
The scene IS represented rs being most APP
palling.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
Secession in Alabama.

The Disunionists in Alabama are growing
holder as the canvass opens, and are openly
proclaiming their purposes of Secession. In
the Montgomery billiards District, they
have nominated VIM. I. Yancey, an open
advocate Of Secession and Disunion, for Con
gress; and in Montgomery we observe the
Atlas has made the addition Of Secession Id
rocatc, to Its name.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15

GRAHAM's MAGAz1yE.-We have on our
table a specimen number Of this popular
for June. Itiso every way worthy
of the oxaltodrcputation which Graham en-
joys for past trh3mphs in his line. The en-
cravings are superb, and the contributions
varied and excellent. Graham says that the
July number viii be bis browning glory,
surprising in the extent, variety and beauty
of its appointments any Magazine that has
ever been issued from the press"
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
20 9HEg8 gAngBy}g:

TUE Ladies Of c Columbus, have an 6pponuH
i for few days only, of learning the seles
of DRAWING AND CUTTING PATTEB
FOR DRESSES, both for Ladies and bilds
The method Is so simple, thaii g can be acqar
IN q few lessons, and viii erable lady 10 III y
self and others fashionable and elegantly
can also be adaptedto an future styls. FTF
ior teaching including ii scales ter dollars
4 heses Selto may not desiIe TO leaTA the sci5S
can have lining fitted perlec.ly with pain.
OF the same, for five dollae Satisfaction give
or no charge will be mad. Ladies viii bel
tended attleir resifeuees, ifiniormation be sI''
soon, al Mr.. PORES Hotel.
Columbus, Miss May Is, 1851 =
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15

The institution took its name from the cell
cbra'gd Indian Chief Tammany, and all its
ceremonial nomenclature is&lopted from the
ha'. and customs Of the Aborigines, 1t
h.. Grand Saehcm, and twelve additional
sa.na9, after the fashion Of the President
an Coy rn1rs Of the 10 States then in exis-
teua,. It has a Grand Council, Of which all
tn officers and sachcms are members, which
is presided over by Father Of the Council
anu the proceedings of which are recorded
by Scribe The Society dates all its trans
actions from two cras, the discovery of A.
m,rica by Columbus, and its own foundation.
/. divides the year into seasons-the season
Of Snow, the season of blossoms, and the sea-
son Of fruits The twelfth day of May is
ccmmcmora.cd rs its anniversary.
|. vas the first society organised in this
country for the defence Of State rights; and
one Of the oaths which its members are re-
qurcd to take is, that they viii sustain State
Institutions and resist a consolidation Of pow
or in The hands Of the general government.
A. Ggst it was not political organization,
and il WAS 50 popular that most persons Of
any note or merit belonged to it, and It's an
uiycrslrias were celebrated as holydays. But
whom President Washington rebuked 'self-
created societies. from an apprehension that
tho;rultimate tendency was hostile to the pub
lie tranquility, many forsook it. and at one
of lis anniversaries only three persons were
in attendance But Mr. Mooney was one
Of the three. From this time it Ieagued its
dcs.ny with the fortunes Of Thomas Jetter-
SOD.
The adoption of the several amendments
which were made to the constitution, through
the influence Of Jefferson and Madison, re
coucilad the society TO that instrument, and
fron that time forth, obey were, or protested
TO be, apostles Of the dccentralizing polity,
which hls always been, and still is, adyoca-
ted by tn, 6octrjaaireS of the democratic par
ty, and Of which Mr. Jefferson was, in his
day, the most prominent exponent.
Since those days, however, the influence of
the society has very much diminished. 1t
controls the disposition of Tammany Hall,
and that, we believe, constitutes the chief, if
not the only, element of its strength and per-
pctuity. We have only to add, that the pro
ccedings Of the society are secret.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
FAnrnER DECLINE OF 3-8d. IN Corl-

FARTHER DECLINE OF SD. IN Cor7v
BALTIMORE, Nsi
The Europa arrived this day at NeTT
bringing intelligence of the decline d
in the price Of Cotton in the Liverpoa.
ket- Fair Orleans was quoted at "a.
lands 90 to g. Sales of the week ,
Gus to the departure of the Steamer Er
%, 900 bales.
The political news Is unimportaD:
ministerial crisis in France is Anticipated
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
The Cuba Expedition Sailed.

The Baltimore Sun Of the Sd inst, says
Accounts Of the Cuban expedition move
mcnts thicken fastupon Us from all quarters
showing that President Fillmore was not all
premature in issuing his late proclamation -
The Executive, with its ample means Of in
formation, is of course ahead of the public
in all such matters, and therefore such a
course by the President may always be taken
as proof something serious Jacksonville,
Florida, an cut of the way place, appears to
have been wisely selected on that account as
aSopthern rendezvous, and the accounts would
lead to the belief that the expedition has al
ready Sailed from there, unless intercepted
by our government, which was on the alert.
The first Of May was the day agreed upon
BY the expedition for descent upon the Is
land. The Southern wing of the expedition
consists of 5000 men. Gen Garibaldi, the
celebrated Roman patriot, is one Of the lea.
DIS.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15

The CUBAN ExPEDITIoN.-From the Sa-
seem that the Fillibuster movement has At
length been abandoned as a bad job. The
party Of men collected about Jacksonville,
Florida, to the number of six hundred have
dispersed. The SAVANNAH News notices the
arrival IN that city, from tie South Of a con
siderable number Of persons connected with
the expedition, and says that tic expedition,
50 far as the organisation On our coast IS con
eerned has been abandoned. atleasf for the
present, The seEAanah Repabliean thinks
tAat tlie inmediat cause Of their breaking
m was the op q tho steamer cleo.
paasi at Ae'T here be ramem.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15

BSg~ We are authorised to announce w.
E. GIBBS, as candidate for the Office Of
Lieutenant Colonel of the 10Th Regiment
Militia. Election 2lst Of June.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15


detriment 81 or prosperity and happiness
Bat Willie there are soareely any, who VIII
deny that State has the right to seeede I'M
der certain circumstances, yet, when you lll-
stitute ~ inquiry into the nature and origin
Of tits right, you open vide field for spec
ulaiion Wllether i be right that we may
exercise at will under any circumstances;
whether it be q right that results from 3 ylo-
1ation Of the compact; or whetherlt be 3 nat
ural or revolutionary right, are questions, up-
on which there exists doubtless yariety OF
opinions. Fortunately, however, they are
questions Of such a character, as e render
It by ne means important that or opinions
upon them shouldcoincide.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15

A HAPPY QUoTATIoN DIR Mountain,
whose wit pleased on all occasions being at
Court with George IT,, who liked his COM
pany on that account, news WAS brought to
5s King Of vacant bishopric.
u know not at present 70 wh0m shall
dgait," said His Majesty
Doctor Mountain q ara
patting bis hand On his
"If thou had'stf.ith iautard
seed, thou wouldstsay % this Nolpltaip be
shou removed md cast Iptc tse sca, re
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
THE sTATE- OF ~ IssIPPI

GHOeTAW oUNFF.
Probate Court, Harch rn 1851.
no William b Cox, Sarh Smith late So
i Cox, Martha Randall le Martha Cox
Mary Cox, the widow of 5bert Cox decess
and Charles Cox Guardiaa d Item for Ge0A
;. Cox, James q. Cox, r. = Cox, Selma E. |,
and Jeptha ;. Cox heirs "a legal TePressD
lives Of Robert Cox deeea 3.
You are hereby ao,iiied be and appear
fore the Probate Cont OF g oetaw County,
Aforesaid on TIE fourth No lay in JULY ..
then and there 10 show eau If any you 2
why tie following deseribe lands, VIZ;
S z quar- 81 section also bali n E q a. I.
aud . hall S 2 quarter OF seerisr pa, and y " Il
sof the 81 half d u quarter @ section ..
township 90 norih. Of range 20 should Z
Sc sold. ecordIngto the sa2eestice and Pel.t
81 James Randall atlininistfator u anls no
tie atafe 81 said RobeFt Cox deceasa -
Witness fte Hono1able y
judge Erohates d sara
the 4sh ssendaysin 4iaFch ISL
Seal said Son1E
THOMAS
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15

From the Fog Of Tie Union.
The Nominees.


OF Gen. FoorE, we will say nothing
lie has stood by his country, as hero and
statesman, and We doubt not, his country
and State viii stand by him.
JAMES ALBERT HoRN, is 4 true native
of Mississippi, born and bred in Winchester,
Wayne county, where he lived till a few
years since, when he moved to Laudcrdale.
his present residence He was bred a man
of business and industry, from his earliest
years, and is now in the midst of those who
know every year of his life He is a gen
tleman of great personal popularity in the
East; and what is still better, that popular
ity is based on his purity of moral charac-
ter, and en- his unblemished reputation.
His qualifications for office, are endorsed by
those who know him best, to be of the most
unquestionablc and unquestioned order. He
was the fayoritc of the Eastern delegation.
and therefore, is our favorite for the Office of
Secretary of State. Mr. Horn will present
himself to the people Of the State, in person,
and give his fellow citizens an opportunity
to Judge for themselves, of his qualifications
for office.
DANIEL r. RUSSELL, of Carroll county,
is well known in this portion of the State,
as gentleman Of decided talents and of I'M
doubted qualifications for Auditor. In com
mand of one Of the companies of the "frst
Mississippi Rifles" he did not give an inch
Iof soil to the enemies of his country. at
Monterey and at Buena Vista, and We are
sure, as a Southern man, he win Weld none
to the aboltonists or secessionists Mr.. Rus
lsell will, We understand, enter the canvass
actively, and make himself thoroughly
known to his fellow-citizens from the stump.
Gen. WILLIAM CLARK, of Jackson
4 Need We say any thing of this gentleman
lie has been Treasurer of the State before,
], land is therefore too well known for any
sketch at our hands He is from the cold
North State, where the first declaration d
independence, in the revolution, was pub.
lished to the woodland We may promise
for him, and in his name, that no submis
sion to wrong on oppression, will ever be toll
Grated By him, let it come from what quar-
ter it may.
IA a letterfrom Macon, Georgia, to the
New 7 ork Herald, contains the following Do
4 litical news
4 Mr. Howell Cobb viii be the candidate d
the Union party for Governor, and the con
} yention which dominates him viii also nom
: mate Mr.. Buchanan for the Presidency.
southern whig, probably Jones, Of Tennes
see, will be placed on the ticket with Mn. B
Il Georgia viii not go into a national coflven
ton, but act as a ''guerilla" IN the next Pres
ldential campaign. Alabama Mississippi
land tennessee, will join in the movement
land by this means, if the election should b
carried to the House, ne shall control abou
forty votes for Mr. Buehanan, which il
eouid net otherp 1ecelHe. Old pafh
Z INES u TINS etatcs wiped OUT and I'll
I old issues cannot be revived.
Hon Henry a. u isa concluded bis Ion,
speech ID the Virginia Convention at th
s close Of Monday nights session, rs th ult.
5 Iie thus spoke tredaes
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15

B9- A fire occurred in Yaaoo City, Miss,
on the 20th ult., which consumed two ware
houses, containing goods, and 40 bales of
cotton. Loss, $4,000 twas the work of
an incendiary.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
CINCINNATI. MAY Sd

Prosisjons-Dcmand for Pork good; $
at s14 37asl4 50. Lard, Il cts b
sides, s. cts. Whiskey, prices redua
sales from Canal and river at lie. andh
wagons at Use. Cheese, sales at 6se7
Dried Fruits, sales 600 bushels apples d
peaches 81 so per bushel; market frn'
Butter, sales at Ice; receipts Of fresh =
with good demand, at this rate.
River has risen one foot since last even
weather cool and cloudy.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS y.
From V7chsJurg Wig Nay 4
NEW ORLEANS, Nav 81

=
CorToN-Accounts by the Europa, y.
were rccoiveda at an early hour ycsterla.
the Morse Line, have depressed the msa
and sales are confined to 1000. bales, ats
cline Of from lc
ToDAcco-Salcs Of 155 hhds. at 7a-
and unknown prices.
SuGAR-3Iarket dull 200 hhds fairs
at3s455e.
ssrs-Fermenting sold at &c.
rcb2ilcdat 35c.
FLoUa-Priccs dropping; Ohio at
/ %; Illinois al ST l2o4 So
Coax-salez goo sacks at from 4i77siill
Oars Louis at 4O3al2c
BaAy-Soc.
WnsKEY-Rcc.;fcd at 1919.
Ponk-200 blls uninsPoctei al 81
BAcoN-Sales Of sides a: S3e9e;
sides 9ss shoulders at s.; sugar-curel:z
81 cents.
LARD-BIls No. / at 9}e; kegs lldE
BEET-50 bbls prime Dom;nick's Il
al $40 30.
HAY-Northern at $40 so per ton
CorFEE-5OOO bags Rio sold at 9ia
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15
p@ Hon. H. S FoOTE, Union c.

B9 Hon. III. S. FOOTE, Union u
date for Governor, and GEN. I. \. DAi.
Union Candidate for Congress for the s
at large, viii address their felIow-citiza
all parties, at the following times and
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15

After the presentation of resolutions, and
the reading Of letter from the Hon. Lang
don Cheyes in which he opposed the policy Of
Stateaction, Col. Maxey Gregg from
the committee of q submitted the report of
the majority Of said committee. 1t consist
ed of the resolutions given below, aceompan-
led by well written address yindieatory of
the policy set forth.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15

lion. Henry "A. u ise concluded bis long
speech ii the irginia Convention at tie
close Of Monday night session, q s. h uIt.
Ilo thus spoke five DAYS.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15

seyeral person alnoilg the leaders st We *
petition arrested The ACTIVITY displayed By
the United States officials, for some time
past seems to have seriously embarrassed
their operations. The persons who went
from this city have not yet returned; when
We see them here again we shall conclude
that the expedition has been abandoned.
Aadlto Intel. al Tie Ith as,
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-15

/. Reso1eed, That in the opinion Of this
meeting, the Stateof South Carolina cannot
submit to the wrongs and aggressions which
have been perpetrated by the Federal Gov
eminent and the Northern States, without
dishonor and ruin; and that it is necessary to
relieve herself therefrom, whether with or
without the cooperation Of other Southern