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The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1859-08-24

W. B. AUGUSTUS, Eso-The convention
held on Saturday last nominated this rentIa-
man, by reclamation, to represent this Comfy
IN the next Legislature. Mr.. A. is a genuine
Democrat, honest and capable, and viii H. an
honor to this county. He has no opposition
We suppose he viii canvass the county tho
oughly, and if any Of the opposition wish e.
get used up" just let them meet our candi-
date on the stump.-Macon &ar.
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The APPOINTMENT or Mr.. DrmrRY-we

The APPOINTMENT OF Mr.. DIMITRY.-We
have much pleasure in announcing that the
President has appointed Alexander Dimitry,
Esq, of Louisiana, minister resident to Costa
Rica. Mr. Dimitry's intimate knowledge Of
our foreign relations, his perfect knowledge of
the Spanish language, high scholarly attain
ments, and social qualities, eminently tit him
for the position and we have no doubt that
he will fulfil his mission with credit to him
self and advantage to his country. Constitu-
ton s=
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Foe the Mississippian.
Something Beautiful for the Ladies.

On passing Morey's day or two since, our
attention was attracted by the rich and beauti-
full premium offered by Col. John Robinson,
Of Madison, to the young lady who shall cut
and make the most beautiful shirt to be ex-
hibited at our next State Fair, which begins
on the 18th Of November next. The articles
are silver cup, saucer and spoon, lined on
the inside with gold, worth in cash forty dol
lars. Young ladies Of Mississippi here is an
opportunity of winning celebrity as we'll as
chaste and valuable premium, and we hope to
see many competitors from all parts of the
State. The work is to be done without the
aid OF sewing machine or any borrowed help
whatever, and the competitor is to be confined
to young ladies, and single, of course. Style
and finish Of work to constitute the marks of
superiority. The shirts which do not take
the premium are to be sold at public auction
for the benefit of the competitors if agreeable
to them.
From the subjoined correspondence, it will
be seen that costly pair of silver stirrupsare
offered for the best horsemanship, the compe-
tition to be confined to young gentlemen and
single of course. Who the spirited donor is,
we do not know, but she deserves and doubt
| less will receive the thanks of all the chival-
ry who contend for the prize. 1t is desirable
| to know as early as possible, how many COM
pettors there will be in order that they may
meet Col. Robinson on the 10th of September
in this city for the purpose Of making out the
rules and regulations to govern the tourna-
ment. We know of many bold and dashing
riders in different portions of the State, and
we expect to see many of them present on the
occasion, armed and equipped for the charge
| These with many other attractions will make
an interesting and lively time at our next
Fair.
To persons wishing to exhibit machinery
we can inform them that there will be ampl
room and convenience to work everything 0
the sort by steam The shelter or build
| ing will be 1O0X40 in dimensions, and L;
feet story The shafting will be 25s in diam
eter, and make $50 revolutions per minute
Persons who wish to run their machines, cal
supply themselves with pulleys and betting Il
give the required speed, besides any thing re
quisite for the protection and working of ma
chinery; and large hall two stories high 70
all light and fancy articles, and other moVabl
commodities; there will be an elegant recep
ton room for ladies with all the convenience
of toilet, &c. In short everything will be il
complete order to make the fair worthy of tn
State, and we again call upon the people t
prepare for the exhibition on a scale of liber
atty equal to the expenditures and convent
ences.
The fair begins the second Monday, tn
18th of November, and closes on the 18th
making four days.
As these are matters of general interest W
hope the papers of the State will notice them
JOHN j. WILLIAMS,
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INCREASE OF GEORGIA WEALTH-The At
lanta IntelGgencer learns from Controller
Thweatt that the digests of one hundred and
twelve counties, returned to his office, show
an increase of the taxable property of the
State, for the past year, Of fifty millions of dol
lars, in the counties for which returns have
haen reca;vad
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pLATFoRM OF THE DEMOCRACY
0F MISSISSIPPI.
UNANIMoUsLY. ADOPTED N CONVENTION, JulY
Ia Era 1853 - ,zssssess


RnoLsnD That We rs.announce az the basis q Rsrty
action the platform Of principles laid dowz By the Dem.
ocrafe uartv IN The National Convention OF 1856 and
hold thst the doctrine Of anoninteerence with the
Hesitation Of slavery In States Territories. or District
Coumhia does not was tntended to conflict with
ne asseon Of the power Of Congress to protect the
rrrtv Of the citizens Of the several States who may
choose to settle in the territories which are the common
property Of an the States. -. -. ,,,,a4
Resolved That in the language OF the supreme CoI.
of the United states the right Of property N -
distinctly and expressly affirmed in the Consrluon .
and aths only power over it conferred upon Co1ses
tbe mower eouped with the duty Of ana Ptote
tino tbe owners 10 their rights, as thnS declared
frSor ~ Taat Mississippi will stand BY her sister
.lsshdIne States In insisting upon the enforcement by
rights As thus expounded by the supreme
RrsoIyTD, That in the event Of the election Of 3
Baak Rspahhcan candidate to the Presidency. by the
suraaes q one portion Of the Union only TO rule over
the whole United States upon the avowed purposes OF
fat rrauizatiou Mississippi will regard 1t decara
ton q hostility and VIII hold herself In readiness TO CO.
operate with her sister States Of the South IN whatever
measures they may deem necessary for the maintenance
of their rights e eo-equa members or the eonledeacy
REsoLvTD That wefeel it incumbent upon the Democ.
ey Of Mississippi again to declare that the acquisition Of
Cuba bv the United States acoInmerciai and political
necessity and that viii hail with pleasure every proper
measure that looks to it, accomplishment and further
We can never consent to lis appropriation BY any foreign
power. "a. - sss 30
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" Here are some beautiful lines from
new correspondent from whom we hope to
hear often. They would have had earlier at
tention, bat were accidentally mislaid
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DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL
NOMINATIONS.
State Senator.

If Maj. L MINIS will consent to become a
candidate for the position Of Senator and will
run on the platform of principles set forth by
the late Democratic State Convention, he will
receive the support of the Democracy of Kinds
county. MANY VOTERS.
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Secretary Of Bureau,
r. IL 1.z,,,s,.'.o,,, ~ E,.-a.,


FRIEND 'Bos:"-From the within CORES
pondence you will see that | have been either
wofully humbugged or specially compliment
1.-The latter / choose to think as have the
monied evidence.
Now, sir, if fair Minda (she must be pref
ty) does not stir(r)up the most gallant of Mis-.
sissippi's sons, well may we think the days Of
chivalry are numbered alone with the past
Nor shall it be any fault of mine. The Stir
rups shall be done up in handsome style, and
arrangements made in accordance with the
most brilliant tournaments.
| hope fair Minda will throw off her dis
guise and take the position to which she is SC
justly and meritoriously entitled, and reign on
the occasion Queen Of Love and Beauty"
Ho! list to the silvery notes of Minda's
bugle Attention Knights You will as
semble at the Agricultural Bureau Room, in
jackson, on the 18th day of September, fol
the purpose Of adopting rules to govern the
Tournament.
You and |, friend Bos., are not in for this
is a to,tr-ae' er-a1eGat for "(ogies."
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j. R. LYLES,
B. NJ. BRADFORD.


PERsoNAL-We met up with our old friend
Col Garrett, in Marion, last Tuesday. He
looked as mellow for O kindly deed. as his
hand is genial He has certainly suffered an
abrasion of his wonted Democracy though, as
we heard him talk about wanting more Afri-
can supplies Meridian fss
We are gratified to hear from our old friend
Col. G., who many of our readers will doubt
less recolleet as former Representative in the
Legislature from the county of Kemper. It
is not surprising that man of his practical
good sense should want more African sup
Plies seeing that slaves cannot be bought in
Virginia for less than from 81 400 to 81 900
a piece, when they can be had in Africa, the
original source of the supply, and delivered to
hand at the comparative sum Of $3.50 or there
abouts 81 ~
By the way we have not learned Democra-
cy in the right school, if it teaches that il IS
wrong to agitate for the repeal of oppressive
and injurious laws. and to insist unon the right
of purchasing in the cheapest markets We
have always thought that It was golden rule
TO buy where we could buy cheapest and sell
where we could sen highest. We want the
word iof = mafk :, IN ene sale OF the great
staples ~ lae oou'n, anu we wane tne world
III IF nas ate aid far the nrocton ~ tSol
s Iississippiia,a. .Illm 2gt6.'l 80 =
In order to yindicate The truth Of his story
and IN do ;nst;ce to n DISTINGUISHED r;t;za,, ~
Kemner / feel hound In announce tbe fact
that Hon. Lumpkin ]. Garrett Il MOI an fayor
az re-opeai,o The African slare trade The
this gentleman great injustice on this vital
nIIpGfl0n and they Will 00llFf aYnll fnnYn.
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NUF1.
MADISON COUNTY, Miss.,l
July 9Th. 1859.

July 9th, 1853.
Mn JoHN ROBINSON:
iSir:-In looking over the Premium List
for the next Fair, see that you have offered
a Premium to bring forth the domestic energy
and eonfpetion OF the young ladies' Of our
State; for which, as one of that Saoed class,
permit me to thank you, and at the same
time return the compliment by offering Pre-
MUM to be contended for by the single "Lords
of Creation" Enclosed, l send $50, with
which you will please purchase pair of Sill
yer Stirrups, as premium to be ridden for
in tournament at the next Fair in Jackson.
Feeling that you will not shrink from the
task, give to you the entire management.
Respectfully, yours, &C.,
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GEoeGIA AND ALABAMA CoTroN EHoP.--
Our Georgia and Alabama exchanges contain
numerous complaints of the effect of the late
heavy rains upon the cotton crop. In many
places it is represented as nearly dpwnedout,
while in others the boil worm is said to be
working serious injury.
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Pnblic sneakine.

JoHN j. PETTUs, the Democratic candidate
for Governor of Mississippi, and E. R. Burr,
Democratic candidate for Auditor of Public
Accounts, will address the people at the times
- 49,, -, -. A., ;s,,,,,1 -.
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Minda will allow me to thank her for the
compliment she has bestowed, in constituting
me the honored medium of her noble propo-
sition. pledge her my best energies
in behalf of the Tournament, and hope that
her fondest expectations may be realized
Would be pleased to hear any suggestion
from her IN regard to the same.
Your friend,
JNO. ROBINSON.
LIVINGSTON, Miss, July 18th, 1859.
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MISSISSIPPI SPRISGs.--We are requested b.
give notice that the grand Masqus and Fancy
Ball, advertised to come OFF at these Springs
has been POSTPONED to the 25th inst.
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DEMocRAT1c STATE TICKET.

- FOR GOVERNOR:
- JOHN J. PETTUS, of Kemper.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE:
B. r. WEBB, of Pontotoc.
FOR AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS:
E. R. BURT, of Noxubee.
FOB STATE TREASURER:
n. d. HAYNES, Of Yazoo.
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VI We regret 70 learn that Mr.. Robert
Edwards. died in Carthage on tuesday nirht
last Of Paralysis. Mr.. Edwards was an Cd
citizen Of Ieake county, and highly respected
oy all who knew him-- Attala DssnocTat.
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NJ Messrs. Lyles and BradsorI, De,noer.t

0T Messrs. Lyles and Bradford, Democrat
&c candidates for the Legislature in Monroe
county, thus responds to inquiries addressed
to them through the Sunny South:
Aberdeen, August II, 1859
To MANY VOTERS We have, to-day, re-
ceiyed your note, and reply list: That, il cleo
ted. We will oppose the chartering Of Banks
of Issue. End That we will vote against
taxing. the people of the State to construct
Railroads
Respectfully,
j. r. LYLES,
B. M. BRADFORD.
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The Noxubee Resolution.

By reference to the proceedings of the
Democratic Convention of Noxubee county,
it viii be seen that resolution was unani-
mously adopted declaring that if the abolition
lied Democracy should succeed in forcing
Douglas through the Convention at Charleston,
he would not receive the support Of the De-
mocracy Of that county. This is the undivided
sentiment of the Democracy of Mississippi !;
and it is right. The Southern Democracy
cannot support for the Presidency, the man
who above all others is the representative Of
apolicy which they hold to be the shortest
cut to all the ends of Black Republicanism''
As between acquiescence in the decree of
Convention by the support of candidate who
embodies creed so odious to them, and pre-
serving their selfrespect and exemplifying
their devotion to the principles which they
profess BY voting for a third candidate of their
own faith and choice, they will adopt the lat
ter alternative The contest will then be, not
between Seward and Douglas but between
those representatives of the varied phases of
Northern anti-slavery factions and creeds, and
Southern candidate of the right stripe In
that event, II does not require the gift of pro-
phesy to tell where the honest, intelligent and
patriotic masses Of Mississippi viii be found.
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or Love Gasque, ESQ, has been nominated
by the Democracy of Smith county, as their
17rEFssi=a-+rErr- the honor
could not have been conferred upon worthier
man or better Democrat Eastern Clarion
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Hon. G. E. HooKER.-We learn from our
jackson exchanges that this gentleman is a
candidate for the Legislature (the lower House,
in Kinds county. Mr.. Hooker is one of the
most talented men in the State, and is known
far and wide as an able debater, eloquent
speaker and true patriot. We would be pleased
to hear Of his election, for he possesses all the
elements that render politician an object of
respect, and entitle him to the favorable con-
siderations of the people. Col. Hooker is des-
tined to fill conspicuous place in the history
of Mississippi politics. Southern SIN.
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THE MISSISSIPPIA.N.
Jackson, Tuesday, = August %, 1859.

To ADvERT1sERs-The Mississippian goes
to press immediately after the arrival of the =
v,.st < O'Clock cars from New Orleans. Those
wishing their advertisements inserted would
40 well to bring them N before o'clock on
publication days. =. - I.
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or The .oppositionists of Georgia have
nominated Warren Aiken, Of Cass county, as
their candidate for Governor.
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According to this showing, il the Southern
0ppositionists win actwith the Democrats, the
Black Republicans with their new allies. the
anti-Lecompton Douglas Democrats, will be
powerless for evil.
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The Conclusion is Unavoidable.

The New York Evening Post, prominent
organ of the Republican party, frankly admits
that the doctrine of protection is the unavoid-
able consequence of the constitutional right
to hold property in the territories. The Post
says: sss5h.e 81 q 80 80 -
sThe Richmond Enquirer regards it as
much more than probable that, in case the
Charleston Convention shall reject the doc
trine of the power and duty of the general
government, and Of each and every depart
ment thereof, in case of need to employ its
proper functions for the protection of persons
and property in the territories, and thus au-
thorize the platform to be interpreted accord
ing to the doctrine which the Eli Thayer wing
Of the republican party accept as the best and
most practical means of excluding slave prop
erty from the territories, the conservative de-
mocracy not only Of Virginia, but of the
South and of the whole Union, viii refuse to
vote for the nominee Of the Convention
We see not how any one can complain Of
this who accepts the exegesis of political rights
and duties made by the Supreme Court in the
case of bred Scott.
ssThe principle of the obligation of the gen
eraI government, in this respect was after
wards fully admitted both by President
Pierce and President Buchanan, when they
employed the federal troops and authorities so
literally in. Kansas.
aBut in the last case the federal government
had necessarily to concede the principle which
it should have acted on in the first place, viz
the duty of the general government to protect
the territories.
s1f then, it be right of the inhabitants OF
territory to hold slaves, must not the gener-
al government protect them in that right, and
protect them, not only through the Judiciary
department., but also, when necessary, through
the legislative and executive departments p
What is a right without remedy --
'1f Congress allows slavery in the terrific
res, Congress must protect slavery in the ter
ritories. Republicans say that Congress should
not allow it under the federal jurisdiction, and
should thus escape all responsibility for its
protection. They assert, what was uniformly
maintained in former days, that slavery is the
creature entirely of local law, and that with
out local law or custom it cannot be establish
ed anywhere. ..s
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NEW FAfENTs--In the list Of patents Is
sued during the week ending August 9th, we
find the following;
II. Q. Ames, of New Orleans. La. for inn
Provement IN apparatus for heating evaporat.
ING pans; Francis Armstrong, Of New Or
leans La, for improvement in brakes for rail
road cars; Geo. w. Beard Of Canton. Miss.
Tor improvement in cotton cultivators: M.
ward Davidson, Of Batesville, Ark. lor i'm.
provement in hoop hstenings for cotton bales.
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Public Speaking.

o. r. SNaLEToN, candidate for Congress IN
the 4th Congressional District of Miss, and NJ.
D. HAYNES Candidate for State Treasurer,
win address the people at the following times
and places
LauderdaIe Sp Laud'ale, Saturday, Sept. 8
Marin.,.. I arrdarriale Monday =. - 5
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leT THE taxation which the British Parlia-
ment imposes this year, for the support Of
Government, amounts to the enormous sum
off69 600, or $445 10000. 0fthissum
over $4,000, 600 60 pay interest on the
national debt, and over f26,eo0ooo are ne
ouired for the army and navy. The taxation
exceeds the cost Of our General Government,
and ali Of The State and municipal governments
IN the Union, combined.
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ERRoNEors REPoRI.-Under TINS heading
the National Intelligencer, of the 18th inst,
refers to the report that cargo of Africans
has been landed on the Florida coast, near
Smyrna, and says; ...'-- ..-t.
We learn from a reliable source that this re-
port of the landing of African slaves on the
coast of Florida originated about as far back as
the middle of june, and has since then been
thoroughly investigated by officers of the Gov
ernment, who have been unable to obtain any
evidence in confirmation of it. 1t is deemed,
therefore, to be without any substantial foun-
dation.
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POSTAL sERvIcE-The Washington Star
says the returns made to the inspection Office
show that, notwithstanding the reduced con
dition Of the finances Of the Post Office De-
partmsnt, the conditions for the performance
Of the contracts Of the mail service sor the
quarter ending June 30 1869. have been COM
Piled with, with as much readiness and
promptness as at any quarter preceding.
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PRESIDENTIAL MovEMENTs.--~Ihe Trib-
une's Washington correspondent says quiet
movements are making to bring Postmaster
General Holt forward as compromise candi-
date at Charleston. Opposition Esrciaen,
That isnght. We nominated Postmaster
General Holt for the Presidency long time
ago If the South shall insist upon their I'M
doubted right TO the nominated, they cannot
present candidate more unexceptionable and
popular. Mr.. Holt is an able and brilliant
man, man of honor and integrity, able, in
dustrious and sound in the doctrines of Dem
ecfacy.-G Concord ~ HI Standard
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THE BRAsDos HERaLD.-our friend Mar
shall III. Smith, Esq, who has conducted this
able Democratic paper 50 acceptably for three
years past announces his withdrawal and
Col. Joseph Bennett takes its entire manage
ment. THERE'S no worthier hsr truer DEM
ocrat than Col. B. We need not assure him
that he has our cordial wishes ior his success.
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The Next House.

The N Y Herald gives the following as
the probable strength of parties in the next
House of Representatives, which will assem-
bic at Washington on the first Monday in
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Ion. II. 1HutdT0tO ana Otl5eFS
GENTLEMEN Your note inviting me to be
present at dinner in Starkville, was received
on my return home You will see from my
published list of appointments that it 3 out
of my power to have the pleasure Of meeting
my friends on that occasion.
With many thanks for this further mark Of
your confidence and esteem, am your friend
and fellow citizen
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-06-01

NEW YORK MARKEr-May 81

y
Four-ate and western less active but without change;
soos of 20a bhs; s. 25a60fOt ayy sate; St sO7
siuti s5,1OdG30 sup GhIe western; SO 200 o
i nmou 20 sood en ra weseru 81 don ~ or do round
hclp Ohil closing h-u. Catad ur quiet but nuIni-
nal small sales ~ -four Ft S4sEl5 80.
WheatS oady; safes OF lOOO bus; 81 41flr Milwauk
ub; 81 "A fnr water eros S,D for cnotcs
do. which In an Quide nrce Sl6UQl7O for mixed west
ern, 81 ,H5 Tor W ito southern.
Rye--lluii pi asc.
tartty-Quie'; tes or 1000 bus old state AZ 65c
COnSt dY aud more active; sales Of 1l000 bus; 7sds
for uusuupd; &c Tor uud m Iel weste 20; 9J,d9c ur
w0ie souihcrni s-G92c for yellow do; 9UG0c sound
yellow
dais-He4vy 62954o for state; 5C5s for western and
CauldiHu
Wh,sky-Hra,yi sales OF $50 bhls at 2Cc
Pork -Dul aud heavy V 90 bhls; Sl70O
Tor new mess; Sl7 90 fr 'hi IS $SGi9 or prime mes
so iOD !l.h0 or utar; AID IS, 2 for prime.
BE Lunch ue.; safes Of us hbs; SId150 for country
prue ~ az i5 Tor DO mess Sl2i5 for eplCked Chicago,
Sld,niI for e1uaS
Pume Mes Bee Quiet at 22G g..
BIO n--Quiot.
Cut Nrais-pull sales Of l31 pkrs; 7a7ho for should
err; SS0B3fr for huns.
L rd--Lo o.; les of l7Or bbls at llh9l2.
Butter 81 aiy al lC(D30 iOt ONO anu state.
Checse-5(0l0O