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The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1859-07-27

" Honorary Degrees were conferred by
the Board of Trustees of the University of
Mississippi, on Commencement Day, July
9Th, 1859, upon the following gentlemen:
MASTER OF ARTs-Wm. F. Mellen, of Lou
isiana Prof E. G. Burney, of Tennessee );
R. II. Crozier and J. L. Dyson, of Missis-
sippi.
Milford NJ. Woodruff, Master of Arts in
the University of Alabama, was admitted ad
emalem in the University of Mississippi
DocToRs OF LAws-Hon W. L. Sharkey,
Hon. a. NJ. Clayton, Hon. c. P. Smith, and
Rev. j. II. Ingraham, of Mississippi.-0tJord
MercurY.
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Oxford County. Maine.


The following resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted by the democratic convention which
assembled on the 4th instant to nominate
county officers in Oxford county Maine
Resolved, That the democracy of Oxford
county regard the Cincinnati platform as the
declaration of their political faith and the
guide of their political action that upon it they
have passed through three political campaigns
in union and harmony, and that in it they find
--G-li, ->l.--, a--A lIs>;~-.L
questions Of national principle which are of
practical interest to the democracy of the
country.
Resotued, That we have an abiding conf
dence in the wisdom, fidelity, and integrity of
James Buchanan, the man Of our choice, the
faithful exponent of the principle of the ma
tional democracy, and that his Administration
so eminently successful in both its foreign and
domestic policy, meets our cordial approval,
and shall continue to receive our earnest and
unwavering support.
Resolued, That the acquisition of Cuba, from
its geographical position, and the vastness of
its resources, is essential to the safety and per-
feet development of the United States, and
is particularly important to the State q Maine,
solargely engaged in manufactures, ship-build-
ing and commerce, and that the general Gov
eminent ought to employ all just and honorable
means for its early acquisition.
PHARsALIA ASSOCIATION RACEs.-At a
meeting of the Pharsalia Association Of Match
ez, Miss, held ON Saturday, june 25th, it was
determined that the races over that course
should be run in December, commencing with
Wednesday, Dec. IA. A sweepstakes race
will be run on Tuesday, December, "a
We learn that resolution was passed, instruc-
ting the Secretary of the Association, and
rendering it incumbent upon him, to collect all
subscriptions on and from the first day of No.
vember preceding the races they being con-
siGered due as of that day. We are glad to
learn that the Association seems eminently
prosperous, and that there is every prospect of
gala race week. In the sweepstakes to be
run for during the week, horses have been en-
tered from Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama
and Louisiana stables, in connection with the
Mississippi stables. Let it not be forgotten
that purses are given for walk over as well
as a race.-Spirit Of the Times.
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CESTRAL FE,LALE Institute, CLIsToN.-
To the Bey. W. Hillmsn, Principal Of this
school. our obligations are due for polite IN
vitation 10 attend the commencement exer-
cises which began On yesterday and will close
on Friday next. # Opportunity offer, il will
afford US much pleasure 10 witness ne exer-
eises. At all events our warnest wishes are
for the prosperity of this and all other worthy
institutions.
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HHflNG leased q large and -commodious Assa
IL House, situated on the second square HE
from the State House, near the Governors Mansion
in the most desirable part of the city, formerly
known the Washington House, convenient to the
New Orleans and Vicksburg Railroad, and having
thoroughly renovated said house in all it's apart
ments, | am now prepared to accommodate private
and transient boarders.
Families furnished with rooms on as reasonable
terms as can be had in the city.
Persons wishing to take the ears can have their
meals at any time desired.
Members of the coning session of the Legislature
wishing to engage will please address the
dersigned in season to secure them.
No pains viii be spared on the part Of Proprietor
and lady 10 render the house pleasant resort for
all who may favor them with their patronage.
July 10 Sem. W. ID. KARR.
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SIR JAMES cLARKE,s

G Celebrate Fe male Pitts!
Prepared from prescription Of Sir J. Clarke,
ii. d.
Physician Extraordinary to the Queen.
This well known medicine is no imposition but a
sure and safe remedy for Female Difficulties and
obssructions, from any cause whatever; and al
though powerful remedy, they contain nothing
hurtful TO the constitution
To Married Ladies
it is peculiarly suited. II will, in short time,
bring on the monthly period with regularity.
These Pills have never been known 10 fail
where the directions on the second pAge.of pamph-
let are wellobseryed.
Forfali pai tieulars, get a pamphlet free, Of the
agent.
N.B.--Si and postage stamps enclosed to any
authorized agent, will insure bottle, containing
over pills, BY return mail.
Sole Agent for the United States and Canada,
JOB MOSES, Rochester, N. Y.
Sold in jackson by ]. s. Siser, j. B. Morey,
and G. A. Moore; ]. G. Lanier b Co., VicksburR,
Wholesale Agents. declS SIT
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PASS CHRISTIAN HOTEL.

HNHlS ELEGANT SUMMER RETREATIS -.
II open and is one of the finest and most FL
spacious in the South, having accommodations for
some four hundred and fifty persons. During the
past winter the Hotel has been thoroughly renova-
ted, the grounds very much improve new stable
and carriage house built and the bathing facilities
put in complete order. Fronting on the Gulf is a
splendid drive of miles, shaded by fine trees.
Brass and Cotillion Bands re-engaged, and no
pains spared to make everything pleasant and
agreeable. Rooms may be secured by addressing
Mcdonnell Il dcGraw, l47 Common street.
Telegraph communications With all parts of the
United States. JNO. MCDONNELL, Proprietor,
"a Parties can take the Jackson Railroad to
the Junction of Jackson and Carrollton Railroad,
thence to the Lake, and Steamboat to Pass Chris.
tain, without even entering the city of New Orleans
July 10 '59-lm. J. Mod.
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LOST Z

a HOUND SLUT PUPPY, black tan -
IA color, blaze in the face, white breast, ~
and white hair on the end of her tail. She went
to the barbecue arBattle Springs on the I'd July.
will be cery much obliged to any one who will
give me any information by which can get her. r.
July Is '5Q-ltK. ]. Z. DERRYBERRY,
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MRS. TAYLOR.

HAVING resumed the possession and manage.
IL ment of her long and fsvorsbly established
Boarding House, u 4
And made numerous additions and improv ements,
is now prepared to accommodate ALL, whether
PERMANENT OR TRANSIENT BoARDERs
who may favor her with call, in such manner
as dannOt fail to please.
Her rooms are large, Well-Ventilated. Her SER
wants are polite and attentive, and her TABLE is
always supplied with the very best the market af-
fords. .
In short, neither pains nor expense will be spared
to mako hers FIRST CLASS BOARDING H0UsE.
Terms as reasonable as any house in the city
Aug. 18, '58-wly.
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Speech of Hon. Jefferson Davis.

Ia Unavoidable circumstances have delayed
the publication of the speech Of Senator Davis
before the late Democrats Convention, until
the present time. It win be found n our col
umns to-day, and viii be read with all The
interest which attaches to the high position OF
its author, and to the importance Of the sub
iects which he discusses. As each topic en-
braced in the address is distinctly presented
and fucidly discussed. and as no reader will
Be satisfied who does not examine the address
as It was uttered by the speaker, it is deemed
unnecessary To introduce it with an abstract
of its contents. The reader win concur with
/ IN the opinion that IN I'll the essentials ofa
profound. statesmanlike effort, it is excelledby
none which has ever before emanated from
/ Col Davis @A
jesUnon the absorbing topics of the African
| Slave Trade; protection to the property of cit
izens of the States in the Territories, while
under the control of the Federal Government,
L as their. joint agent; and the duty Of the
/ South in the event of the election of Black
IRepublican to the Presidency, upon Stewards
Rochester platform, Col. Davis has spoken
with the freedom and candor which it be-
comes Southern men, and patriots OF every
section, to speak, These are great, living
| paramount issues and he who refuses to in
Vestigate them upon the plea that they are not
legitimate subjects of discussion, that they are
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views winch meets our cordial endorsement
Inc impolicy OF the federal law of 1878, I'M
posing severe penalty upon those convicted
q having been engaged N the slave trade, IS
clearly shown Inc unconssltutionality and
oalousness OF the law Of 1920, declaring the
franc 70 oe piracy, are 50 clearly and iorcibly
ana logaeahy presented, that the impartial
reader cannot hesitate IN forming his opinion
10 the conclusion that these laws ought to be
repealed, and that the whole matter should be
LETT to the States Immediately interested in
African labor, 1t IS hardly necessary for us to
say that we give our hearty concurrence. If
Mississippi and the other Southern States are
not capable of deciding for themselves whether
their interests would be subseryed by admit
ung 1oreign born slaves into their own Dor
ders, they are not ut to be regarded and
20 oe treated as independent soyereignties.
iney are sny Mt TO De the snbseryient
dependencies OF those vino claim the right to
rune oser usn- WIN lne opnion tnat tne nl-
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YALOBUSHA BAPTIST FEMALE IN

NNHE ninth annual session of this Institution,
Il will commence on Monday the 26th of Septem-
Der next. Those desiring information concerning
Board, Rates of Tuition, Board of Instruction,
Course of study, and other regulations of the In
stftuttou, will be furnished with Catalogues
tanning the same on application to
GEO. c. CRANBERRY, Principal.
July % 'bn-w4t
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The Artisian Springs.


The watering-place has come to be regard
ed IS an institution Of the country and it is
3 subject Of congratulation that but few States
EXCEL our own in this resource Of health pleas
ure and comfort. Prominent among other
places ofresort, thesespins may be mentioned.
They are located in the upper portionof Mad
ison county, six miles and . half from the
Central RaiIroad-Pickens Station being the
point atswhich visitors leave the cars for the
stage coach At the Springs, they are vel
coined By the polite and accommodating pro-
prietor, Mr.. Luckett, who spares no pains TO
render their sojou1n agreeable Last week 8
masque and fancy ball under the excellent
management Of Prof. Vegas, came of, to the
delight of the company. The ball nom was
gemmed by q rare collection Of beauty and
eaIlautrv asss #aS - Z
Weowe it to the results Of our own brief,
but pleasant experiences TO commend he Ar
tisian 10 the favor Of those inquestof health
and pleasure, or Of rest from the tolls Of afiu-
Gus pursuits =. s s -. -
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KENTUCKY SCHOOL OF MEDTCINI
.JAMEs WILSON.

CAPITOL STREET, OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE,
House, Sign and FrescO Painting. GIaz-
ing, Draining, MaTbling,
PAPER HANGING, WALL C0L0RING, DC.
shNHE subscriber would respectfully Inform the
Il citizens Of jackson, and the public generally,
that be has the richest assortment of W adj Paper
that has ever been in jackson be has also on hand
French, English and American Zinc, Paints, Pure
White Lead. Linseei Oil, Turpsntine, Copal Var
nish, dc. Also, Paints OF every description, and
of the best quality; dry and in oil; Paint Brushes
of every description and OF avery superior quality
French and American Window Glass. single and
double thickness in fact his house is just the place
for Painters, Planters and others TO have their
bills filed for Paints Glass, Wall Paper, Window
Cornices &c. all ~ which he selected himself from
the manufacturers importers, and eau sell al
reduced prices. Painting, Glazing, aAd Paper
Hanging done, as usual, at i6w rates. With dis
patch, and in the very best manner.
fifteen years residence here and the large
amount of work done by him renders it, be thinks,
unnecessary TO say more JAMES WILSON.
jackson, Nov. Is, '53.
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pRINTER,S TN

ME attention of Printers is called to a stock of
~ News Ink, twenty five pounds in keg, which
will sell rs cents per pound. Not less than a
keg will be sod and no need order without for
warding the cash. A, n. KIMBALI,,
July 8 159-tf. Missfssippian Office
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ST. LOUIS, July 19.-The Overland Cali
fornia mail has arrived, with adyices from San
Francisco to the 9th ult-three days later.
The town of Tehama has been entirely de-
stroyed by fire.
The loss is estimated at 100000.
The penitentiary was destroyed and forty
three convicts escaped.
The fire occurred on the 25th ult.
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From The Port Gibson Reeei1e.
Jacob Thompson.

| The Hon., the Secretary Of the interior,
Jacob Thompson, on late visit of the Presi-
dent to North Carolina, took occasion to say,
what he might as well, as an officer Of the
Government, left unsaid. We have no quar-
rel with the Hon. jacobs opinions but due
regard for propriety and craftsmanship, should
| have kept him from making sophomore
speech, q regular spread eagle TRADE, occupy
ing, as he does, high position in the councils
of the nation.
Statesmen are generally wary IN giving ut
terance to positive opinions upon new ques-
ton, questions Of great magnitude but Mr..
Thompson, m his haste to be deliyered Of q
few sentences Mandatory of the Union, &C.,
pitches into all those who dare to talk Of more
slave labor for the South, in most approved
bulldog fashion, in fact, eqnlling, if not sur
passing the inimitable and irascible Foote, in
his desire to have something to say.
Mr.. Thompson's positive opinions upon the
subject of more negroes, his assertion of the
present prosperity of the South, and her gloo-
my future in the event of the introduction Of
the barbarians of Africa, reminds us Of certain
positions assumed by him in speech delivered
in this place in 1889, when he was first a can
didate for Congress-his reasons for the faith
that was in him then were about on par with
his reasoning now.
Our readers will recollect that at the day
we refer to, the subject of reduction of let
ter postage was being agitated-the postage on
a single letter for any great distance of travel
was twenty five cents. Mr.. Thompson in dis
cussing the question took the position and
Jumped at the conclusions, that reduction
would ruin the postal system, not increase the
social interchange Of letter communication,
and be only beneficial to the large cities; in
fact, the whole thing being subject in which
the people at large were in no manner inter-
ested, and that the commercial men and spec.
ulators of the cities were only to be benefited
by o reduction of letter postage.
It would be useless to comment upon this
let the people look about them and see its ne
futation in every mail bag. But we venture
to assert that not many years will pass, before
the Hon. Jacob Thompson will have to sub.
nit 10 the force of public opinion upon the
question Of more African labor, as he was
compelled to submit to that clamor fora cheap
postal system. s a
~
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To THE pIrRTJc

M ISIS. E. LHOMMEDIEU will open the school
1NA formerly taught by Miss. Merrill, at the same
place, on the first Monday in October 1859, and
socits the patronage Of her friends aud the public
generally July IL ls59-tf. :
CONCERT. ) -,
'HE friends and patrons of the jackson Home
Il School are respectfully invited to attend the
Annual Concert to be held at the Institution, on
Thursday and Friday evening" at o'clock.
4 special invitation is extended to all Musicians.
July IL IS59.-tf,
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or We are, glad to learn from our ex,
changes that Hon. John j. Pettus, the Demo-
a thorough canvass Of the State We sup.
pose he will have no opponent to travel
around with him, but it will, nevertheless, be
gratifying to the people to see the man who is
to be their Governor. - Clayial.
A COUNTRY Girl, in describing her country
home, says, "We raise our own fruit and We
getables, make our own pork, and lay our
own eggs. ~
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Come here, sissy, . said young gentleman
to little girl to whose sister he was paying
his addresses 'you are the sweetest thing on
EARTH
mo amt" she replied, sister says YOU
are the sweetest $3.50
The gentleman popped the question the
next day. @
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~ 80 P-r.,,g,,-.,,,-...-1,,.,

SCHOOL FoR YoosG GIRIs.-The attention
Of our citizens i called to the advertisement
Of Ms. Warner, N our columns this morning.
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ARRIyING,, ARRIyEpl.

a ERCHAUM Pipes and Cigar Holders;
IN Stefeoscpes and Steroscopic Views;
Colts and Whitney's Colts Pistols;
Chickering and Sons new improved scale Pianos;
Wall-paperand borderingin all yarities very cheap
The best Of the freshest, and the Standard Books;
Window sash, Paints, OIL Glass, Putty, Yarnish &c;
Port Monaies; Pocket Knives and Dirks; Canes;
Clocks. Watches, Fine Jewelry, Castors, Butter
Dishes;
Perfumery, Patent Family Medicines, Wines Bran
dies;
The freshest and purest Drugs Medicines and Chem.
Stationary, Gold Pens, Blank Book, Letter Press
and Books;
Hobby horses, Children Buggies and Gigs; DO. kc,
July Ii SIT. = ~ j. B. MOREY.
4 NONGRESS WATER. Louisville Artesian
- Water. Dasby's PrOphylaetie Fluid. VIM
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PLENDID LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS
nF American and European scenery, by en-
" inent Painters, at Boyd's Gallery of Art,
jackson, Mississippi. The public are invited to
call and examine these Landscapes before all are
sold. They are suitable for parlors. Offices halls
&c. In handsome gilt frames.
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JUST RECEIVE

JUST RECEIVED.
. DOZEN of the SCOvELL& GOODELL SEW
~ ING MACHINES Persons who have been
July 10 ST. RUFUS ARNOLD,
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California.

= The llemocistie State Convention assem-
bled in Sacramento ON the Odd Major R. p
Hammond, Of San joaquin, was elected per-
manent President, with six Vice Presidents,
including W. r. Garrison, ESQ.,, of San Fran
Latham received 129 votes; Weller, ILL., Nj
gent, 90 On the second ballot the vote was:
Latham 1876; Weller, l04 ; Nugent. 20.
Denver and Dudley withdrew. On motion
of Col. J. P Hoge, of San Francisco the nom
-ination of Mr. Latham was declared unanimous.
John G. Downey, of Los Angeles, received the
nomnation for Lieutenant Governor by ae-
clamation.
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EarnoRIgM OF g,, EAs sE5SsI,,

ruvuE snhserihers are now reeeiying very lafs
stock az Men,s, Youths and Chiiaren,
Clothing and Farnishilg S s.s'ss T,en1
V.issss Esrnet- hars. Perfamerl brushes Cutler
a. NJ, All If which are from the best maaaIas,
49, a., - 80 Naw York and Of the latest and mos
approved styles, which We are disposed 70 ssA ~
small ~. Pr =, ;so-sn. THOMAS a DANIEL.
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ENERGETIC young men wanted, who will de-,
Ia vote their whole time and talent, to travel and
solicit orders for Smith NELSON'S celebrated Pat
eut ReVolvers. Salary, $40 per month, and expen-
SEES paid. Better than all other similar agencies
For conditions and instructions in the business.
address, with stamp. Ii. NJ. HARRIS,
July 26 '59-w6t. Boston, Mass.
NOTICE.
MFRS. DIR. R. WARNER is DESTROYS Of getting
ItA School of small Girls, and soicits the patron
age of her friends and the citizens generally in
jackson Julv 90 '59--s2m
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eoUnT HeUsE ELEcrIos N LAuDEapALE.
IAN election was heldin Lauderiale County,
on Monday the 4th inst, says the Clarion
whether the Court House should be removed
nom Marion and Il 50, where to. The fel-
loving IS the result;
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APPOINTMENTS OF THE Hon. REUBEN DA7
v1s-Hon. Reuben Davis, candidate for Con-
gress in the Aberdeen district, will address his
fellow citizens at the following times and pla-