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The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18
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WAsnINaroN, March 6.

The Committee On Commerce yesterday
agreed unanimously to the appropriation Of
l6ffy Thousand dollars for the deepening Of
the channel Of tue Charleston Harbor.-
There is no doubt that it will pass, and pro-
vision has already been made for survey Of
the channcl III reference to the work This
viii be the first appropriation BY the govern
ment ofmoney for the purpose Of improving
harbors or navigation in your State, and it is
attained through the attention and influence
of your respected representative, Elk Gov.
AIKEN.
The Presidential controversy goes on bris-
ky among the Democratic members-the
speeches in the House for some days relating
partly to that subject.
Some weeks ago, Mr.. Cabell of Florida,
made speech in vindication Of Mr.. Fill
more's position, and urging his claims for re-
election. In the course of his remarks he
stated that Gen. William o. Butler would
be the mum candidate of the Democratic
party, aud that the Democrats could not u
mite upon candidate who was avowedly in
favor of the Compromise, while the Wings
would. This speech was considered as the
first gun Of the campaign. Soon after we
heard that Gen. Butler had written letter
declaring his views in favor of the Compro-
mise measures, and that it was to be laid be-
fore Congress as manifesto of his position.
On Thursday, Mr.. Breckenridge, of Kentuc-
ky, an able yonng Democratic member,
brought this letter to the notice of the House
and .vindicated Gen. Butler from Mr.. Ca
BELLS remarks.
He also commented on an article in the
Democratic RevieU, work which, as he
showed, had passed into the hands of the
friends Of Senator Douglass, and was devo-
ted to his interest He showed that this re-
view was directed by certain clique, which
had undertaken to represent Mr. Douglass
as the candidate of the young democracy Of
the Union, and to disparage all other candi-
dates as old .togies. The Review is especi-
ally severe on Gen. Butler, but it sets aside
Gen. Cass, Mr.. Buchanan, and every other
candidate of tried craftsmanship and of long
experience in public affairs. Mr. Broken
ridge took the part of the old democratic
leaders in opposition to Mr.. Douglass and
his clique. But the friends of Mr.. Doug
lass replied that he was not at all answera-
bic for the doctrines of the Reoteo, and had
no conncxion with those who controlled it.
Yesterday, Mr.. Campbell of Ohio, and
others, brought into their speeches on the
land subject many views having reference to
the presidential election. Thus, the presi-
Dental question will be the one most consid-
cred by members Of Congress, and it will
mix itself with every question that can come
up.
Mr.. Buchanan has, as was expected, re-
ceivcd the nomination of the Democratic
Convention of his State The vote was f.
nally unanimous in his favor.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18

COTTON HAMM0CKS--l dozen .,
sorted colOrs; preferable to grass and mprb
cheaper, and very desirable in warm wealth,
HORSE NETS-I2 dozen assorted eon
Plete for ears, recks, and body.
COTTON SEINE TWINE. BEDCORD
& Pillow LINES-30, 900 lbs. assorted :
yes; go coils Plow Line; 80 do Bed CorI
FIKE NETS-3 doz. suitable for eroeE.
(the sort that caught 90 many fish last sprins.
SHRIMP SEINES-IO assorted s,.,
and length.
GILL NETS, GRAB NETS. CAST
NETS, RIVER SENS, BAY SENS
LEADS-500 yards of Netting cut to sun
FISHING LINES, CABLE LAID-5o
doz. assorted.
PARTRIDGE NETS-5Oassortcd with
wings.
Blocks, Falls, Nails, Tar, Oakmn. P:.d.,
Oils, Putty, Chalks, dc. Tawpaulins made
to order-with every variety in their line at
the lowest market price.
The above Seines are dy,vF IA LorE. and
tanncI by steam process in a very uaitarm
manner, aud ,-G.rdp'cd not To m.7,},r.-
These Seines are made from the hest mate.
riais AMI VIII give entire satisfaction. Fu
sale at Northern prices hy the Agents
L. MERCHANT 4 CO.
" .rch 1872 50-1y. Mol le. IA
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18
THE GREAr WEBSTER DEMoNsrRA r,o,

THE GREAT WEBSTER DEMONSTRATION
IN NEW YoRK.-The New York papers of
the 9th inst contain full reports of the pro-
ceedings at the great Webster meeting, held
in that city on the evening of the 5th. Geo.
Griswold Esq, presided, assisted by large
number Of Vice Presidents, &c. The weather
was very inclement, but, the Courier and En-
quirer says: "Unfavorable as the weather
was, the name of Mr.. Webster was sufficient
to draw together the largest audience that
has been present at any political meeting for
years" and cit was as enthusiastic as it was
numerous" The same paper continues -
"And it could not even be otherwise. Up
wards Of TEN THOUSAND SIX HUN
DRIED names were appended to the call un-
der which it assembled, each and every one
of whom is legal voter"
The Address nominating Mr.. Webster for
the Presidency was presented by W. NJ.
Evarts, ESQ.,; the resolutions by the Hon.
Moses FL. Grinnell, and speeches were made
by those gentlemen and by ex-Recorder Tall
madge, Mr.. Thayer and others.
Of this important movement, the Courier
and Enquirer says:
The nomination of Daniel Webster for
the Presidency is now fairly before the peo-
pie, and let the people decide it. We want
no other tribunal. There is no difficulty in
forming a correct judgment, for his opinions
upon every subject Of public interest arc
known and read of all men, He is not the
man to practise guile or stoop to artifce.-I
What he thinks he prOclaims, and what he
proclaims he abides by. He has been long
er tried, and is better known than any other
public man now on the stage of public ac-
action. For forty years there has been no
national emergency in which he has not had
to act part, nor public test to which he
has not been subjected Hewears no disguise;
scan him and scrutinize him as he has been
and as he is-his best friends would crave
nothing more. Let the people and not the
politicians pronounce. Let him be voted
down if he can be; but never let him be
managed down.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18

After warm debate on Monday night,
touching the compromise question which has
been SO unfortunately introduced into the
Legislature to mar its harmony and consume
its time (of which it has so little to spare)-
the body adjourned at late hour without
taking definite action. All agree that ac-
quiescence is the fixed policy of the State
all are prepared to reflect this policy BY
their vOtes-and the only point of differ
ence is the character of resolutions that
should be adopted. The State Rights mem
bers contend that nothing can be more ap-
propriate than the second resolution in the
platform constructed by the November Con.
Vention, which was chosen to declare the
position of the State on the subject; whils
the Union men who have spoken prefer the
resolutions of the majority ofthe select com
mittee. The minority as good State Rights
men, are determined to place themselves ex
actly where the State declared she would
stand, at the ballot box.
Nississippiaa Of tie 5th iast.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18
For the Primitive Republican
GEOGRAPHICAL ENIGMA.


Tam composed &c Fifteen Letters
Ny l 8 end IS a useful Vegetable from
which Is derived the staff Of life.
My 6 md IS Is one Of the largest lakes
in the United States.
Ny Il 10 s and is a delicious troPi-
cal fruit.
MY 1 10 il and IS is an ancient celebrated
City 10 Europe.
Ny Q T.! 4 II j. the Christian name of The
mos Distinguished General ia modern times.
Ny "a and 0 is an article indispensable
10 Farmers.
Ny ! 10 10 and is the name ofa Priest
IN ancient tines
Ny Is and II is a River IN Africa.
Nly il aud ~ is a valuable auxiliary
in raising Cotton and Sugar.
My 10 and 10 is name OF one of the
Queens or England.
Ny Il r and i he name Of Gem
eTal intbe Revolutionary War.
My - 2 8 IS and sth is Territory in the
United States.
Ny IS 6 and is the name of an escu.
lent Root.
Ny Ia 2 o and 7 is the name Of the
vie of distinguished Lawyer in Mi.si,sipp;
My IS s o II and 10 is an obscure anes-
ton.
Ny whole is the name of the pretrie,t Young
Lady in Columbus,
BED.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18

PERSONS DESTROYS of purchasing any de-
scription of net for either fish or fowl will
find large and varied stock at the celebrat-
ed stand of L. MERCHANT & Co., whose ad-
vertisement may be found in another col
umn. Seines, Gill Nets, Partridge Nets, &C.,
of every size and pattern may be seen, in
Guiding also, as their stock does, every va
riety of fishing tackle ever invented. From
personal acquaintance with the proprietOrs,
as well as personal inspection of their stock,
we cheerfully recommend both to the not, ce
of the public.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18
THE WEATHER changed very suddenly

The WEATHER changed very suddenly on
yesterday morning from " gay to grave,
from lively to severe. =" After a spell of un-
usually fine weather, the heavens became
suddenly o'ercast on night before last with a
thunder cloud accompanied by brisk shower,
which was succeeded by a cold north wind
resulting this morning in pretty considera-
bic freeze. Vegetation, which was consid-
erably advanced, is pretty well used up we
suppose, including the early corn which
was up.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18
The Presidency.

The special organ of Whiggery at Wash
ington city, the Republic, seems to think that
the divisions which are fomented in the
democratic party by such men as Foote,
Clemens & Co., will result in an easy
victory for the Philadelphia nominee. It's
columns are filed with extravagant pictures
of such democratic harmony as the sterco-
typed use of the names of Meade and Mallory,
Rantoul and Rhett & Co., furnish Now
what are the facts of the case so far as the
prospects of whiggery, and the gathering
JUNCTION" of the Republic are concerned p
Why, to use its own phraseology, the union
of the extremes with the centre, as it terms
one portion Of the democracy, upon the Bal
timore nominee, will leave nothing more than
a "corporals guard to the "slaughter-house"
candidate, especially when it is recollec ed
that it is with difficulty that the whole I'm
ion party of the South headed by Cobb,
Toombs, &C., can be held off from the Balti-
more Convention. In other words, in spite
of their differences, if the Rantouls, Cleave-
lands, &c, of the North with all their friends,
and the Meades, Venables, &C., of the South
with all their friends, and Donaldson with the
centre, and Cobb and Foote with the Union
party, and Walker Brooke with easy virtue
whiggery- vote for tie Democratic nomi.
nee, what in the name Of sense is left for the
Republic and "slaughter-pen" stock. The
truth is that whatever else they may differ
about, an overwhelming majority of the
American public are agreed that the Whig
party and the wing policy Of the North won'i
do. All the fummery which can be penned
about democratic harmony does not alter the
stubborn bearingof the above facts, and the
gloomy prospect which they leave the Whig
nominee. The democratic party may be al.
vidcd, butthe wing party, especially At the
South, is dead, and all the Union stimulant.
lin the world, even in the hands 81 Foote ape
Clemens can't revive it
During the recent cold weather, the Ten
Inesaee river was frozen over at Florence
Alabama, and persons crossed on the leo, !
81 tl.. 4
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18
Gen. Bradford.

The followingis au extract of letter Of
Gen. Bradford Of Talladega county, Ala:
And having thus acquiesced, the South
crn Rights men owe it as duty to the
South and con,ituGon to array themselves
on the side of those who are the best friends
Of the South and its rights, and the true
principles Of the constitution Entertaining
these views, an to the strict construction
or democratic party as "a nail in sure place !
and for these reasons, in the late democrat c
meeting at Talladega, | made the remarks
imputed to nc, in substance to-wit:
a.Ccn. j. 7. Bradford responded to the
call Of the meeting in his laconic style lie
sid be lad acted with the Wings IN days
come 6y, but had always been State Rights
man that he was still one, and expected tc
remain one; that he had long been con
aced fl.as most Of the Wing leaders werf
Egdefalisss at heart, and that the principles o.
Shisgely tended to consolidation that ths
prosperity aud glory Of this great country
was attributable mainly to the Influence o
Democratic principles in the administration
If the Government; that be was fully con
Fineed Of these truths, and should in futur,
cooperate with the Democratic party tina
lie should not cooperate as a democrat mere
4 Iy bat as an ultra democrat
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18
J. NJ. CUNNINGHAM,
Prin. Ag't M. & o. R. R., Miss.
MARION, March 3, 1852.

SERIOUS AFFRAY-Our whole commu-
nifty was shocked on Wednesday evening, says
the Mississiippian, by bloody affray which
occurred at the corner of Capitol and State
streets. Isaac Edwards and VIM. Griffin
had some slight dispute and alteration, when
G. shot at E., but without effect. Griffin
then left, but returned in about fifteen min
utes, the alteration was renewed, and he
shot Edwards through the left breast, in
flicting horrid wound. Edwards is still
alive, but IN precarious condition.
Griffin escaped, and the Governor has Of
fered reward of 5000 for his arrest. W.
T. Holland is detained in custody, under
charge of being accessory to the act.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18
o. o. F.
GOLLEGLATg HIGH SGHAn

mig Institution will be openoa -.
the 9Th day OF April or as soas. On AonJ,.
pUssible. " as soon iheresfa.g
MI lIasiees have employed as p..
49, y LII AN lkWIN, Of South Caroi;ilc pal NJ
~, = 'oiehee and success as n Te..+1 Who's
.,',' ~ an eminent degree Tor 81 ~ qOa
,',. station; and they rece,,,,, and r.
.pe PlDllc rs being entitled 10 fbe;- him
anu 'a.leage satisfactory fe,f.no, ldeFss
reiary, O. H. GRfvNfLr y '"'''n9 Oh he S.
Competent As<si.tsT,. ~,
IT, &C - 'Ie aid OF the Prlnci,,,I ''iAfs bs
Io.,,o. -: oehool Ids vacuum in ON, No..
betTeen medium or lia # v.,,.
,be I'll. common Schools and Coli, siouhl
- ,,a -lu',ees are determined to MAKE I; and
sbor1 49,, " us ciass IN the STATE and ey sseoad
u,II ~ DC able TO give such an cuoa a
The - TOT any station in life. '''oa
ne year will be divided into two ,,-....-.
in March a,,j commencing on the first Mo- i've
Tn ra !, ''l'u q Plember respectively.
ne rates OF tuition per session a.,
10 be paid one half in adyar,.o are as follow.
III for me Elementary EagziA Srd.-
S lsr ., as G,'04mo', Gooyrophg, I,i8,oe,..
F0r -lgL'Dmofirs and kindred s,,,,1 ~ "
9''her rr'M he Languages. Lain. ', c.'. ~
w. e. i; S25 M
D 70 Should there be su0icien, ,,eua.5 E, -
department, it will be estabI;sbt "
'''pe'eh' Teachers employed. ana
S. B. MALONE, Pres.
o. Il. GRINNELL, Soc'y.
OMNIBUS, Miss, March II. 1879
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18

SEE the advertisement of Miss WORRALL
in another column. She brings ample testi-
monials of proficiency in the various branches
of polite instruction, which she processes
The public will very soon have an illustra-
ton of her musical accomplishments, since
she proposes in few days to favor them
with concert, having given several success
full soirees in the city of New York.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18

CHOSEN i1r their advocacy OF some peculiar
scheme III payment, would he unwilling,
aad Peshaps feel hardly authorized to assent
70 my olar plan, when they discovered their
oEH md RGt command majority OF Yot' 5
IN th siblture Thus, amid size multi
.11a u shcmes, approved hy diGefent eoun-
YES. saese wouM be small hope OF sue
cfei.n Ireik ure adopting one that would
be wise or ps.ttaile.
ana If Ike most serious inconycnion-
~ sHgh 4 reference is yet to be named.
Shanldfhe scheme proposed to the people for
approval be rejected, itwould be necessary to
ts7 cy RS scheme that might be adopted in
taa, me same mode Of decision. Pre-
acknowledging popular rights, ought
2 al tha people would not allow them to
.tte3 II l,s.egarlcd WITH inp0nity.-
!. 4lt asd ,aa necessity GA popular vote
a fc plan would be equally neces-
Nv succeeding on, and thus
aseu F~uu I'd he embarrassed wish the
d"tsy Of $3.50 years. and the ordealof popu-
'nrNat' D'Hcpties would mclfiply Mt every
r., III lao el"rt at payment, till at last the
r,r5a * tl..t course would be worried with
iaeif osrGgses-.he people would be dis
eustgd with Successive elections-and, final
", both, to escape endless vexaton, would
allow the Planters Bank bonds to share the
tate Of the Union Bonds The committee
feel bound, in an anxious desire for the pay
ment Of these bonds, to urge the House to
reject the plan of submitting, along with the
question Of payment, bill providing the
method Of effecting it, and to be voted upon
in the same manner as the first named ques-
ton. Since the House have seen proper to
reject the course recommended by the COM
mitt2e, Of providing, at this session, for the
payment of those bonds, the committee
would recommend, as the plan next in fea-
sijli-y, reference of the solitary question
Of payment, as provided in the bill presented
with this report
The committee also beg leave to call the
attention of the House to several calcula-
lions, marked A, i G, and D, and append
ed to this report They are calculations Of
the entire amount and interest of indebtness,
on account Of the Planters Bank bonds, and
the amount of money necessary to pay them,
in -, %, and 33 years, respectively, with
the amount of principal and interest, that
VIII be due each year, commencing at 1854, !
which has been compiled with great care
and labor by Major Griffith, the accuracy of
which can be relied on, and for which the
thanks of the committee are herewith ten
dercd.
All Of which is respectfully submitted
WIN. w. R0BY, Chm,
w. S. BARRY,
j j JONES,
r. +. HALFORD.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18
70 tho Stockholders Of the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad.

TELLow-cITzENs The very encouraging
state of forwardness of this great enterprise
the result Of the recent tax vote in 40
bile, the transfer of the land to the Company
by our legislature, with other wholesome
laws--is such as to have removed the doubts
Of the most sceptical as to the early compile
ton of this work, on which our posterity as
an agricultural community certainly depends.
The whole Of the line from Mobile to the
Southern line of Pontotoc will be let to con-
tract as soon as the necessary preparation
can be completed. Nothing remains to
have the work speedily done but prompti-
tudc on the part of the stockholders in pay
ing in their instruments The two per cent
now several months past due on all the sub
scriptions is respectfully but earnestly called
for Let no delay on our part impair that
public confidence now everywhere establish
ed. AS the fiscal and principal agent of the
State, | am alone authorized to receive in
stalments and issue stock receipts for the
same.
That this call may be generally known,
the papers friendly to the road in Lauderdale,
Columbus, Aberdeen and De Kelb, win
please give the above an insertion in their
JIM. CUNNINGHAM,
Prin. ACT M. & o. r. r., Miss.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18

THE CASE OF Mrs. GAINEs.-It is said
that Mrs. Gaines commenced the prosecution
of her case, (Which the United States su-
preme Court has decided against her, about
10 years ago, when she was Mrs. Whitney.
Subsequently she married Gen. Gaines, who
espouscd her cause as we'll as her, and de-
voted his fortune to its promotion. General
Gaines expended in the suit the proceeds Of
two estates which he owncd-one at Louis
vile, and the other in Tenncssee-which he
sold for about 100000 He also expended
his pay and emouments, amounting to about
six thousand dollars year Some of Mrs.
Gaines friends have also advanced consid-
cradle sums in her aid, being confident that
her title was clear, and would be established.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18

PHILADELPHIA, March 9th HORRIBLE
TRAGEDY.-Jas. White, residing in Maiden
Lane, near East street, returned to his home
drunk at 1 o'clock this morning-he inme-
diately commenced beating his two children.
girl of fourteen and boy three years of
age--he afterwards seized razor, cut both
their Threats and his own, and set fire to the
house. The fremen were soon on the spot
and extinguished the fames-when the bod
les of all three were found considerably char
red by the fire, and their threats cut from
ear to ear. The skulls of the children were
broken as if with an axe. His wife fled from
the house last evening on account of his
drunken violence, having no fear for the
safety of her children, to whom he was al
was kind
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18
FRANKLIN Academy

The following gentlemen were elected as
Trustees of the Franklin Academy for the
ensuing year, on Tuesday last, viz:
WILEY WILLIAMS,
L. j SCHOLAR,
E. B. GASTON,
GEO. WHITFIELD,
HARDY STEVENS.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18

STRAYED from the subscribers, living in
Holmes county, Mississippi, in the latter part
of February last, very likely Legislator,
about 81 years Of age, five feetten inches high,
and of dark complexion. He bad on when
be left, striped coat, made of the Compro-
mise Measures, pair of Cashmere panti-
looms and Kossuth hat. He was last seen
lettering about the house of III. s. Foote, in
jackson; and is supposed to have been har-
bored by him. He was also seen by Mr..
Roby and another gentleman in Jackson, on
the Democratic platform.
A reward will be given for any informa-
ton whereby he may be safely returned to
US, or that will lead to his exact aohereOLouts.
Southern Sentinel.
THE WING PARTY.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18
FTRsT oLAss 1NsTRUCTTON
on NE

FORTE, GUITAR, SINGING,
AND THE FRENCH LANGUAGE.
MISS WORRALL. lrecently from Londonl
M and student Of the most eminent Masters
proposes soiourning in Columbus Tor some time
and viii be grateful for patronage. lnnumeFa-
Bile references Of the first order
NJ. B.-Firmness and equality oftone, grace.
full and brilliant execution, also scientific cul
tivation Of the voice are che principal points ir
Miss WIS instructions.
Miss ". also teaches the Calisthenic Exerel'
ses 80 useful for graceful female deportment
for which she witt form classes.
Address Miss iVorTpil al Colonel Long 5
March IS, 1852. 5Q-tE
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18

OUR friend Blair handed us day or two
ago an assorted bundle of elegant fishing
tackle, for which he will receive thanks
He has just received part of large stock
ordered especially for the accommodation of
his friends.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18
In France there is no change in affairs.

ADvERT1sING.-Some shrewd and practi-
cal man well acquainted, no doubt, with the
ways of business and of the world, has said :
If you wish good bargains, buy of people
who advertise. The increased amount Of
custom that judicious system of advertis-
ing brings to a store, enables the proprietor
to sell at smaller profit than those can af-
ford who have an accidental customer now
and then.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18

In England an editorial notice of half a
dozen lines, is charged at the rate of twenty
times theprice of the advertisement to which
it refers. Here it is demanded as a some
thing to be thrown into the bargain.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-03-18
MOBILE FISHERY.
SElNES, MEN, TWINE, FLOATS, g..

u Z have just received per recent arrival.
" a large and well selected asssortma-,
Of SEINES, well-adapted to the Sopfbo ~
Fishery, and suitable for Rivers. IaEa.
Greeks or Bays, which We offer a. VERY h.,
prices, and warranted to give satisfaction
3 Seines 100 faith. equal TO 200 yds ast' d.,