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Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05
IRA v. DoDsoN.
For the Southern Standnrd

tut Lt6 OOnLHeTW OE1naGTQ.
Editor of the Southern Stqndard-SIR The demo-
cratic party have appointed convention to assemble
Jackson on the first Monday of May next for the pur
pose of nominating candidates for the State offices as
well as representatives in Congress.
This is in accordance with the usage of the party,
and is very essential to thorough State organization,
and in yielding to the movement approval, we
should not be unmndful OF the fact that county
interest requires attention. If the component
parts of the party be in sound organised condition
the whole will be also. The Hon. James Whitfield
1t is understood is dsinclined longer remain in pub
lie life, and whilst regret the loss Of his wisdom
and prudence from the Senatorial branch of our Leg
islaturet is proper that should look out for sue
cessor, whose practical knowledge combined with
thorough acquaintance with the wishes and interests
Of the people qualify him for the discharge of the
duties incident to that honorable position have en-
deavored to ascertain to extent the wishes of the
party on this subject and to compare impartally the
merits and claims Of those who may be aspirants for
the Office in question, and my judgment conceded
In By many others, has led to select candidate
whose modest worth and capability has been exemph-
fedin every position to which the public confidence
be- SUMMONED him. alIude to Hardy Stevens
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Official Presidential Vote Of the Union.

We have published in the 1Enquirer'' the official
returns of the vote cast for President last November
in all of the States but South Carolina, Missouri and
California. In the first mentioned State, the Legsla-
ture elects the electors and there is therefore way
of correctly ascertaining it. From Missouri and Cali
fornia we had the returns nearly official, that
are enabled by recaptuatng the results in the other
Staes to approximate very nearly to the correct pop
ular vote Of the Union. The table which we publish
this morning will be valuable for future reference, and
we recommend to our readers to preserve it. AS our
figures have been brought out with good deal OF
care. its accuracy may be relied upon with confidence
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

At the last setting of the Methodist Protestant Con-
ference the following Resolutions were offered and
unanimously adopted by rising vote:
Whereas All-wise Providence has removed from
our midst by death our much beloved brother, SAMUEL
BUTLER therefore be it
ResoiUed, That in the death of our beloved brother
the Conference has lost of its most efficient minis
tiers and society one Of its most useful members
ResOlUed, That we deeply depore the loss of Our
valued brother and that only solace is the firm be-
lief that loss is his eternal gain.
RESOLVED, That we deeply sympathise with his be-
reaved family, in testimony of which request copy
of the resolutions to be rendered them.
w. G. BULGER,
w. B. LOTT,
E. FLETCHER.
Pub Committee
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The New York Slave RilI.
w. G. BULGER,
w. B. LOTT,
E. FLETCHER.
Pub. Committee.

The following bill has been introduced into the N.
York Legislature by Mr.. Taylor, Democrat. 1t is
intended to protect Southern men, passing through
New York, with their servants from outrages such as
that perpetrated in the Lemon case:
An Act to modify the existing law in relation to the
bringing into and conveying through any part of
this State persons held to service in any other
State.
The people of the State of New York, represen-
tedin Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Sec. l. Any person, not being inhabitant of this
State who shall be travelling to from, passing
through this State, may bring with him any person
lawfully held by him in slavery and may take such
person with him from this state; but the person SO
held in slavery shall not reside, continue in this
State more than thirty days and if such residence be
continued beyond that time, such person be free.
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Letter from General Pierce.

The following touching letter was written BY
General Pierce to a personal friend soon after his
retirement from the United States Senate some
years since, in reply to letter of coincidence on
the death of beautiful and manly bow his cher
ished son. A letter, and still more melancholy
bereavement, gives it an additional interest that
all will appreciate. General Pierce writes as a
Christian should WRITE yet as one, who under the
sorrowful circumstances of the case, must also
''feeli like man.
CONCORD, New Hampshire Nov. 80.
My Dear Friend: You have been often in nv
thought since received your affectionae letter Of
the 10th inst 1t was one of the earliest of the
kind from my personal friends; soothing and CRATE
full to me at the time. And it has been pleasant
since, to think of you as among those who have
truly sympathzed with us in this dark hour Of
overpowerng aff1iction.
Under bereavement like this how trifiing oh
how very trifing do most of the cares, and purpo.
ses, and plans of this world appear! We can
hardly realize how it is, that our hearts have been
so engroSsed IN little matters of the day We
open our eyes, as it were, from dream, upon the
realities that around and before us We see
passing away" written upon all things of this
world. We feel that we are mere sojourners, pro-
bationers here, and seem to estimate with an APP
Proclamation to truth the great interests of eterni-
90 Will IHOSt Vi Time. 10 6dTl6St-
ly desire to keep awake to these matters; not to
fall into the spell, where, as it were from necessi
ty, we look through false medium, which places
eternity so far off, and gives to the things Of time
such vast magnitude and disproportionate impOr-
lance.
l remember well the conversation on our ride
to the g., to which I suppose you refer The con-
victions of my judgment have long been strong
and decided, but the little influence they have
had upon my life is sad illustration of the great
truth with the heart man believed unto right
eousness.''
Our dear boy was i'll three weeks, and the last
four days of his life was period of much suffer
ing. In the midst of our deep sorrow find mex
Pressible relief in the thought that sit is well with
the child" He said much, to use his own express
sion, of the blessed Jesus especially on the
Sabbath. And now his indefinite impressions and
childish fancies are exchanged for full knowledge
and never ending fruition. He is, as we firmly
believe,
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05
The District Convention,

We have seen some suggestions to the time of
holding the convention for this district to nominate
candidate for Congress. The Holly Springs Guard
suggests the third Monday in April next, as the time,
and Pontotoc the place of its assembage in order
may afterwards ratity the nomination in the event
Gov. FOote shall issue wrts of election for members
OF Congress for the State at large. For our part
to anticipate the action of the Governor
in that way. We for the four Congressional Dis
tricts of the State nominating their candidates as they
have done heretofore, and for the State convention to
nominate candinate for Foater or the State at large:
then, if Gov Foote shall issue wrts of election for
State at large it will be easy matter for all the
democratic papers of the State to make the different
district candidates the candidates for the State at large
by hosting their along with that of the candi-
date for Floater
The State convention, when it meets may in view
of this matter in prospective adopt the candidates of
the district conventions the candidates for the State
at large, and then in advance ratfy the nominations
of the district conventions.
1t is difficult matter get full convention in tn
district at Pontotoc, in June the time of the
ting of the u S. District Court and it seems to us
that it will be much difficult to get full at
tendance at Pontotoc at the time of the meeting of the
Spring term of the circuit The divisions in the
democratic party have heretofore been wider in this
district than any other portion of the State These
differences are now being happily healed and to
plete the thorough unity of all parties it would be bet
ter to adopt old precedents as much as the nature oil
the case will admit of. Ripeu Advertiser
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South Carolina is not included in any of the FORE
going figures. twill be seen that the Wing vote is
ll64S4 greater than it in ls4s but the Democrats
c vote has increased 478 since that election The
number of voters that are now enrolled under the De-
mocratic standard amounts to one million SIR 5,,rJa
Thousand, being more than twice as many as they were
in the days Of Andrew Jackson. Never did the De-
mocracy Of the country occupy such COMMANDING
position before the world as they do at the present
time The Abolition element did not enter much in
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TO the election of President until 1914, and it seems
to have attained its height in l84S when the country
was agtated by the subject Of slavery in the new ter
rtores then recently acquired by the General Govern
Car since that time its vote has rapidly dimin-
isbed and there is every prospect Of its gradual
extinction
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REMOVAL.

NJ KNAPP has removed his Jeweiy establishment TO the
building South side Of Main Street heretofore occupied by Mr.
James Blair as Drugstore where he will be pleased wait
his old and others who desire thing in his
line. See advertisement in another place.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

man as true as STEEL and whose entire life has been
consistent exposition Of democratic principles. His
popularity is unquesionable for he has led the in
every race in which he has taken part Believing
him to be the man for the office of Senator from this
county, present his name as the peoples candidate,
for the ratification of our county convention.
A DEMOCRAT
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Or An old and respected citizen handed tie following
and requested its insertion in the Standard Having the
oversy in relation to the Railroad endeavored pursue an
impartial course towards both parties do feel at liberty
exclude the remarks of AnT since there is nothing
personally offensive any gentleman named or Indicated IN
the
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

Is Slavery Sin Six hundred and sixty thousand
veh undred and sixyt slaves, owned in this
country BY ministers of the gospel and members of
the different Protestant churches viz 2o9563 bv the
Methodists; 200 by the Presbyterans l25 900 bv
the Baptsts $4,000 by the EpiscopaIians IOl 600 bv
the Complexities; and so 900 by other DENOMINATIONS
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

The vote of South Carolina is not included in any
of the above totals maortes, with the exception
of the last and some allowance should therefore, be
made for it in previous figures. Had it been counted
itwould have diminished Harrson's and Taylor's ma
iotes some $4,000, and would probably have increas
ed Mr.. Folks about the same amount. The votes of
the respective parties since 1898 have been follows
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

The State polling the fewest votes is Florida which
only cast 1913, and Delaware, which gave 1918
The steady and rapid advance of the United States
in population is indicated by the great increase of the
cast at successive Presidential elections, as the
following statement will show
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:.Where no blight falls
On the beautiful rose of youth "

He was bright. afectionate. manly boy-ths
pride and joy of his fathers heart--the light and
life of our home We now feel, and must long
continue to feel his loss. We are conscious Of bis
absence at every turn. We weep but the cup Of
sorrow is not unmingled with rich consolation.
have many things to say to you when we meet
I'LL then, your stricken friend,
FRANK PIERCE.
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louisville, KY Jan. 81, 1853
Africa arrived. Past two days better demand
Weeks sales forty three thousand seven hundred
Speculation twenty three hundred-export six thou
sand. Fair Orleans, six-Middling five fve-eights
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

WoN'T WoRK.-The Boston Post says :-"The
Maine law has proved decided failure everywhere
Compulsory laws never will make men temperate
The Governor of Michigan, in his late message, saws,
the temperance law of year has answered the
expectations of its advocates and is not generally
forced bill has been introduced into the Illinois
Legislature, repeating the liquor law of 1851, and al
lowing the county courts to grant licences at such
rates as they may see fit to establish"
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

Er-Sendtors Yu1ee and Rhett-A statement was
made sometime since, sthat curious correspondence
between ex-senators Yulee and Rhett, rejecting on
the conduct Of some of their Southern coadutors in
the Senate with respect to the Secession project
about to be published = note from Mr.. Yulee to
the editor Of jacksonville paper contradicts this
with emphasis and INSERTS that no such CORES
pondence has ever taken place, nor any corfespon-
upon any subject. The report is therefore without
foundation.
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The NJ. W. Grand Lodge of the State of Ms
sissippi, adjourned It's session on Friday evening
last 1t was the largest convocation which nss
ever assembled in Mississippi. The Secretary has
kindly furnished US with the list of Officers elected
to-wit:
J. W. sPEIGHT. of Aberdeen-M. W. Grand
Master.
L. v. DIXON. Jackson-R. W. D. G. N.
JAS. A. CHAPMAN, Paulping-G. S. w.
RICH. COOPER, Raleigh-Ge ]. w. -
W. H. McCURDY, Decatur-M. Rev. G. c.
B. YANDELL, Jackson-R. w. G. 7.
VIM. p. MELLEN. Natchez-G. Secretary
JNO. R. DICKENS, Belmont-G. S. d.
GEO. w, POWELL, Yazoo City-G. ]. D.,
II. S. WARD, Panola-G. NJ.
Rs. RO0ME, Vieksburg-G. ]. W.
=. B. HARVEY, Monroe-G. p t
GEO. w. JOHNSON, Jackson-G. s. d J.
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Col. Benton has written to the National Intelligent
cer defending himself from charge of having atac-
kedthe dying Calhoun" His note is accompanied by
letter from Mr.. Venable stating that when Mr. Cal
houn appeared in the Senate the last tme Mr. Benton
was incensed that any should either provoke or
join in a discussion with him, account of his enfee-
bled state Mr. Benton, after stating that he had in
tended to have joined issue with him, remarked "But
phsn God lays HIS hands upon man. take mine off
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05
The District Convention.

Jerusalem, used in former canvass by way Of
eron for Columbus BY Disappointed opponent the town
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Small Notes.-The u s. House Of RePresentAus.JIII
has passed the bin 20 suppress the circulation Of H.
notes as currency in the District Of Columbia -"
Senate has yet to act upon Il.
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FIRST DESPATCH.

R2Ort.a Expressly for The . Southern Standard. .
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TELEGR

sr the NATIONAL rELRcRArurc LIMA
The Shasta courier., 1853-09-03
SGIzTs @ n ~.

GTATE OF CALIFORNIA. COUNTY OF
~ Shasta. In the District Court Tor the 9th
Judicial District of said State. Shasta County, SIS.
Drury D. Ilarril Rub, Admin, pih IS. J. i. An
keny, delt
The People of the State of California to J. F,
Ankeny, greeting:
Whereas the above pamed plf. having filed in
the Court aloresaid his c,npipui against you
Tor the recovery nf ibe nf twelve hnndret.
dollars with interest thereon from The 9Th day
of May, 1852, at the rate nf three per cent. per
month with costs and nnnicd eli>burs, menis,
Also praying fora detree of foreclosure of mort
gage and order for sale OF mort gagged premises
by you morlshged tp Josiah Roop, lnie lub,
Admir- OF said County. Aud said plff. having
obtained from the Court aforesaid order for
pa4eatIou OI slsl..i4ionS, these are there fore TO
require you to appear and answer said com.
plaint, within three months from and aiir HE
date of the first -instrlon hereof, To wit: July
Is. Sj3 or the pln'nl # WILL take dein' against
you and apply 10 the Count tur the relief de-
nauded.
Witness my hand aud private seal (Hp ctficial
sea0 at Office III Shlsa, .July II. 1858.
THoS. Y. DAN son. CLERK,
Jy23 3Ei District Court
The Shasta courier., 1853-09-03
F3EE - ~.

- THIS COAlNODIOUS AND PLEA
Eaiii sanity situated hotel, four miles disant
-Sc-.A-irom Shasta the Trinity and lreka
road, is now ready for The accommodation ot
travellers aud citizens generally. Tae house, a
t~o-siory building, is finished with degree Of
comfort and convenience second io 10 hotel IN
this portion of the State. The table is always
supplied ~lth the best the marx et a.f,urtls. While
The bar is constantly supplied aili variety Of
choice liquors. The house, toe, has the adYan-
tage OF a ntver-fiilias supply OF excellent spring
water. Attached TO the establishment is a
cute corral always furnished witt an ibn ldance
Of barley and hay lor The anisnais OF packers and
travellers. The subscriber is determined 10
omit no nlesns of rendering perfect satisfaction
10 all who liiay patroni.c Ills house.
iyo3lf NICHOLAS MAHER.
The Shasta courier., 1853-09-03

NOVEL MAnRiAeg.-The following amusing
sketch of the courtship and marriage of MIR.
McQuig, the founder of the famous city Of Rag
town. is from the Placerville Herald
Rasiown is the of city in Utah Terri
tory upon the north bank ct the Carson river,
about thirty miles from The sink OF the same
and is the point upon the Carson where the i'm
migrant from the plains. Immediately on cross
iug The great desert, arrives al good grass aud
water. The city, this season consists of one
ciapboard house, FIVE cloth houses, log cabin
aud number OF willo~ shanties. These are
all used IS trading or ealing houses and among
she occupants is AIr. james McQuig Now, Mr.
McQuig needed wife, and ike all sensible
men, wanted one. Among the innig grants FROM
the plains this season, Miss Philips.
Now, Mr.. McQuig, all al once, loved Miss Phil
ips because size Was comely and fall of good
nature. Whereupon the said Qaig proposed 10
Miss Phillips. that She should iarry and become
his wife. and uasmuch as she had no scruples Of
mind in The matter. acceded 10 his request.
But now an obstacle presented itself. There
was minister Of the gospel. no justice of the
peace, Judge civil magistrate III all The land
hat could legally do the splicing. But this in
no wise discounted The said Qnig, who, in per-
son, Immediately called a meeting of tie citi-
zens OF hagiown, and all travelersswihin its
gates. who proceeded to the election Of an al
calde. officer that, IN Mexican province,
would answer To that of civil magistrate in
any human conniry. The said Alcalde then, by
virtue Of the powers delegated Ia him by the
sovereign people, united the happy pair, a.lI in
al hour after, The Acalde's powers had returned
TO the people again, and his loud .'tchoa-Aarg' To
SIX yoke Of oxen Fang through the valleys vi the
The Shasta courier., 1853-09-03

EXPANDING THE CHEsT.-Those in easy cir
curstances, or those who pursue sedentary en-
ployment within doors, use their lungs but little.
breathe but little air in the chest, aud thus, in
dependently of positions. contract wretched
ly small chest. and lay the foundation for the
loss Of health and beauty. All this can be per
tectly obviated by little attention to the man
ner of breathing. Recollect the lungs are like
bladder iI their structure. aud can stretch open
to double their size with perfect safety, giving
noble chest and perfec, immunity from CON
sumption.
The agent. and only agent required is the
common sir we breathe. supposing, however,
that no obstacle exists. external To the chest
such rs twining il around with stays or having
the shoulders lie upon il. On rising from the
bed In the morning, place yourself in an erect
posture, with your head thrown back and your
shoulders entirely OFT from the chest, then in
hale all the air that can be got in: then hold
your breath and throw your arms off behind
hold your breath long as possible. Repeat
these long breaths as many times as you please.
Done in a cold room is much better. because the
air is much denser. and viii ac, much more
powerfully in expanding the chest. Exercising
the chest IN this manner. 1t will become fieXi-
Bile and expansible. aud will enlarge the capaci-
ty aud size of the lunss.-Scienf,fe sme,seaA.
The Shasta courier., 1853-09-03

WANTS A WEE. A. j. in The Christian
x;ted sense of that wcrd." He makes the
following modest statement as regards himself:
The writer is in the fall vigor of lfe-ca pa
ble of enjoying, TO the hiehesr degree, intelec-
tual and social liie---and with earnest desire
to lavish affection upon deserving object and
ready to DO all in his power to make u ''co.li-
panioli' HAPPY"
And further;
1T would not be in vain in the writer to saw
that he is good lookinS,' and make himself
agreeable"
AS to the qualifications necessary in the desi-
red companion, he says:
"rhe writer desires 10 find lady of accom-
plished manners--of refined tiiste-and mind
imbued aud educated in the love Of that which
is pure nnl peecefm. Beauty of person-youih
and scme fof.uae would be agreeable
To convince The world that he e. \. j. is sim
cere. he says:
Most strictly and sacredly confidential will
be all communications, aud the writer wishes il
understood that he selects this, re eious Jour
nal, for this communication, believing it TO be
= better guarantee u the sincerity oi A.s iA,cI-
tions.'
We are anxious to assist E. A .J.--"in the full
vigor OF life, and capable OF enjoying in the
highest degree intellectual and social liie''-antl
therefore recommend him TO he Spirit Rappers,
With the hope that they will send frons above a
femenlne angel ia pe'ticoats. nothing sublnnary
Is hit to be the companion" of such intellectual
and social exoellence.-State .Iou,7lal
The Shasta courier., 1853-09-03
OLIVE BRANCH Aorz1. EoxsALE
ssa TIE UNDERSIGNED. WISHING TO
s-iii change hs business, offers ior sale tAe
S&A well known

ss THE UNDERSIGNED. WISHING TO
s-si change h;s business, Offers ior sale tie
.&A well known
OLITE BRANCH HOTEL AND RANCH.
lyins ON the main stage route from Shasta to
Sacramento. and on the north sltte Gf Cotton
wood. The Ranch contains 60 acres OF arabic
land, the uhol- enelosei by substantial fence.
Among the Improvements upon ihc Ealch are
thu following:
A good and commodiouS Dwelling IIouse, Coz
the pss three years kept public hotel; IA
first atte Barn. sufficiently capaelnGs 10 contain
100 tons OF hay and comfortably Stable fity
horses; well OF COED waisr AZ the slnor-aSo
well Ia the garden. wi'lla chain pump air,
hose attached TO it for conducting iile water to
All parts OF the garden; Garden continuing
aboit five acres of band ia a high sigte eE cui-
Tatian; Together with (fa;tiesy Gelas. aillis
Hsa.;se, Chicken House. Cofall, and al other ne
cessary b;li!dings ami improvements The
: Give Branch, tco. has always been stage
station the Sacralils nto read. The terms
will be made re,>onaiae.
For inll particulars inquire Of the subscriber
on the premises. M. LEAN.
Co;tonwcod July TG 1853 jvi6lf