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


In view of the monopoly which Virginia,
Maryland, etc., have Of the Southern slave
marts, and the exorbitant and ruinously
high prices which rule in their markets. it is
with no little satisfaction that we have read
announcements like the following. If enter
prising Yankees will supply the Southern de-
mand with cheaper slaves than can be obtain
ed in the United States, and thus break up
the monopoly which operates SO injuriously
to the great body of the Southern people, they
win entitle themselves to liberal credit in
the account current between the two sections.
Meantime we would advise them that likely
Congos are readily commanding in the South
from $500 to $4Oo apiece, according to age
and quality, and mo questions asked"
From the Portland advertiser, august g.
Have we Shaver in Portland Harbor |?
There is very general suspicion among the
knowing ones that certain vessel now an
chored in our harbor is fitting out for cruise
to the African coast, with view of returning
to Florida or Cuba with load of native'Con
Cos. We do not know that such is the fact
but the belief is so general, and is, We are as
sured, sustained by so many circumstances,
that it would seem to be the duty of the Uni
ted States officials at this port to make a very
close examination before the vessel is allowed
to depart.
From The ~ Y Times.
BosToN, Sunday, Aug. I.
There are at this time two vessels fitting
out at Salem, in this State, for the slave trade
on the coast of Africa The principals in the
affair are Spanish firm in New York; and
the pecuniary equipment of the vessels has just
been forwarded in the form Of $4,000 in hard
specie.
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Hon. John ]. McRae

Democratic candidate for Congress, 9th Dis
trict, Mississippi, will address the people at
the times and places following:
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The following announcement appears in the
Washington States: s.zI =
"A sentiment Is beginning to develope itself
in the slaveholding States, which, if we mis-
take not the signs Of the times, win soon be
heard in Washington, demandingo of Howell
Cobb. John B. Floyd, Jacob Thompson, and
Joseph Holt an answer, whether they are
prepared to surrender the purse, the sword,
and the navy, to Sewardisn, IN case Of its
consolidation, on the 4th Of March, 1852
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VALUABLE PLANTATION FOR SALE.
4 OFFER for sais my plantation FOby' in Rankin
4 county. Hisz., sit1aEed miles east Of Jackson.
This tract contains sixteean hundred and eighty
aerez 500 IN cultivation and the residue well tim
bsred. There are about 100 acres Of frst and see
snd Greek bottom iand Of superior quality which
may be brought into cultivation. The place IL
The improvements are smpls for tho accommodation
Of large family, hrst-1ate gin house and al
necessary buildiags. The Subscriber will take
pleasure In showing the prsmisss 10 any person who
Tili visit the plantatios nth view Of purchasing
Ane Is '59-u II. s. WATKINS.
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VOL. XVII.
THE MISSISSIPPIAN..
Jackson, Friday, = August IS. 1853.

To ADvERr1sERs.-The Mississippian goes
to press Immediately after the arrivalof the =
past 5 O'Clock cars from New Orleans. Those
wishing their advertisements inserted would
do well to bring them in before o'clock on
publication days
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" We are glad to see it announced that
Col. Jefferson Davis is recovering from his re-
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PRESIDENT THoRNToN.-We are informed
that this gentleman is sick at the Artesian
Springs and are requested to say that this is the
reason why many kind ndinyitations to visit sum-
dry portions OF the State, cannot be accepted,
and also why numerous letters remain unan-
swered. Catalogues Of the College at Sharon,
will be forwarded to such as seek information
respecting College matters, and all letters viii
be answered as soon as he is able to do so.
EXAMINATION AT THE BLIND INSTITUTE
Wednesday evening was quite pleasant, and
a large eoncourse of people assembled at the
Blind Institute, the house being full to over
flowing many were obliged to remain in the
yard.
The examination was opened by the choir
in the performance of select piece of sacred
music, when several of the classes were ex-
amined in their various studies, their efficien-
cy in reading by the raised letters displayed,
&c The music was then resumed under the
direction of Prof j. w. Syler, who has won
laurels IN the art of teaching the blind. This
was quite novel feature in the examination,
the performance being varied, and the pieces
selected many of them of a mirth-exciting
character
Prof Lane presided in his usual bland and
dignifed manner. The performance was
highly entertaining and the audience appeared
delighted with the manner in which they
had spent the evening.
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or Begin Life with but little show: YOU
may increase it afterwards.
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THE WORLD IN MINIATURES is on hand and
so far as we can learn it gives universal salts
faction 1t win be observed that although this
Atlas gives al the townships wherever there
are any, yet there are some States where no
township organizations exist. 1t viii be OBJ
served also that in the older States where the
surveys are very irregular il would be diff
cult to give the numbers Of the townships,
consequently, they are designated by their
corporate appelation. In all the Western
States, except Texas where there are no
township surveys the ranges and townships
are designated by numbers on the principal
meridian and base lines. The mechanical exc
cution of this work, combines both strength
and beauty. Wenotice also in it two interest
ing views Of jackson.
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. eARRIAGRs

nD0CKAWAYS and Bugyies IN great variety.
II wishing change In business, offer, at 10
per cent above cost for acceptsnees lst November,
NV stock. Call and examine at once.
July5 5s-f HENRY E. SIZER.
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COMaiIsSiONER,s SALE.

I'D IL the fisss distrietef Kinds County, State of
Mississippi. rendered the June Term Of said
Court. in the case Of William NJ. Green vs.. z. q.
Weller ct al viii sell the premises the 29th
day .. August A. d. 1853, between the hours of 10
aai oclsck IL puhiia sale 10 the highest bidder,
ssr cash, that pareil Of ground lying IN the town
Of Clintau, Hints .unsy. Mississippi, known the
Rount Saluz Female Academy, being the same lots
OF parcels Of greund conveyed BY Phillip r Wirlin
and Wife % the said William u. Green
July 26 's9-tf. DIP. PORTER, Com.
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NUMBER sc.

the following reasons In the first place, you
will see in my previous letter that stated,
that the selecting of the delegates to the
Charleston Convention would be done IN accor-
dance with the wishes Of Messrs. Richmond,
Ludlow, Cagger, and Cassidy, each of whom,
| was informed, were friendly to you, but OBJ
jected to you on account Of the reported infiu-
ence supposed to be exercised over you by
Hon. Fernando Wood.
In order to disabuse their minds Of this i'm
preston, and to secure their influence and
friendship consented to allow the letter to
go out of my hands, not knowing Of any more
effectual way of accomplishing that object
then by showing to them the denial of these
falsehoods, then in your own handwriting
Mr.. Cassidy expressly promised me that your
letter should not be made public and, from
his prominent position and exalted character,
| supposed was a sufficient guarantee that all
would be as was desired.
This letter was made public, no doubt, with
a view of killing you off. Of this we shall see
and hear more Of hereafter. The Democracy
in this part of the country believe that the Gil
ant who was capable of destroying the mon-
ster Know Nothingsnl, Is the most competent
and suitable person to destroy that monster
Of all monsters Abolitionism; which, if not
destroyed in 1860 will be master of the field
for all time to come.
The State Committee has done as was ex-
pected, and the whole matter lies with the
people, who,. if aroused, l have no fear. So
long as the people are right, we need not fear
the dishonorable tricksters.
N "no1TNrrrsr "
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fN4HIS dag rsceissd four Of 0hieksring & Sons
rorIa-rsnoEned Pisno Fortss, which will
.sl Il fhs znufscfery prcs, for cash, o. short
nensaness. 2 g. = M0kEY,
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Now, this is all know about the matter
It is no fault or imprudence of mine which
makes the whole public, and thus explaining
itself have no comment to make, nothing to
palliate, excuse, or justify. Who needs de-
fence for treachery, and for gross Outrage
upon all the confidence and good faith known
among men in civilized life, leave the public
to judge. l give Mr.. Donnelly's plea, and be-
lieve, until the contrary appears, that he is
innocent. Whether now it will recoil, we will
see. His name was not given, to create the
impression, obviously, that wrote this letter
spontaneously to some member Of the New
York State Committee. owe it to myself
to expose this as you say, "worse than for
gerry
Respectfully,
HENRY A WISE.
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-EARD.

AIssIssIPPI COLLEGE, Clinton Miss.
W Ali the TExT Books used IN the shove named
College. just received. ss ]. B. A0REY.
tnaT 20 SO
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The Wise Letter.

The following from Gov. Wise, in relation
to the recent publication of confidential let
ter, appears in the Richmond Enquirer of
Tuesday
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The area Of the whole q. States IS, 1886, 166
OF all Europe. -, ,8ll ,594
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Mr.. Donnelly is, believe, not a memsJer of
the Democratic State Committee Of New
York, and is person in private life, so far as
/ know. Strictly in response to his letter |
wrote the following reply, (now correctly
punctuated,) and intended. as it shows on its
face, to be strictly private and confidential, and
giving no advice or counsel not called for by
my correspondent, and not pertinent as a reply
even on points of personal vanity or preten-
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Now the speaking closed, every one was
highly pleased. They had listened through
out the day to volley after yolley Of firstnte
specimens Of stump oratory and had heard
discussed, with telling ability, the grave ques-
tons which are agitating our political fabric to
its base
OF the distinguished visitors who were there
was the Hon Jeptha Harris, OF Lowndes,
State Senator for that county, and brother
Of Judge Harris so well and so avorably
known in this section.
Thomas ]. Sharp, Of Lowndes, was also on
the ground. he IS . lawyer and politician Of
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N. R. SLEGE, Chairman.
!; v, W Y. Rasn, Poo4s. Secretaries.
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From the Eastern Clarion.
Letter from the Editor.

Great Barbecue to Col Pettus-Speeehes By
Mesrs. Patus, Burt, Barksdale, Dickinson,
Barry an! Meek-About tsoo thousand peO-
ale T1resezlf on the ocnasioa
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-08-16
NEW Map OF LEE COUNTY

NEW MAP OF LEE COUNT 4 !.
YT,HE subscribers propose Publishing, At m early
i day, a complete Sectional and Property Map Of
Lee County, Iowa, on large scale and in tho best
style. -, ~
1t will embrace oil property divisions, Win the
names Of the owners, the location OF all the pub
lie buildings mile. factories, &C.; also, the trav
eled a. well - recorded roads, from .ctuai sur.
veys now in progress besides streams, divisions o.
prairie and timber, and other natural features Of
the country.
This Map win be handsomely colored and mount
cd, and "a ornAment TO any public OF private foom,
and from the large amount OF Information no. In
the hands and ct the disposal Of the subscribers
will. We hope contain - Few errors - - possioie
In work Of the kind.
We refer to our Maps Of Keokuk and Fort MAdi-
son a. specimens Of our work, and solicit for tnis
enterprise liberal support from propsrty holders
and all who feel an interest in the welfare and pro-
gress of our county.
N MCCULLOUGH, in.
Civil Engineer and County Surveyor.
Keokuk, July IL, lst-dAwlm
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DIR. INGERSOLL

M W.. III \ X n, m. ID. surge ON
IVA Dentist. Office on Socond-St.,
between Main and johnson streets, Keo
kuk, lows. O
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Two JAMES H. BRUCE, j. X. Hickey, Simon
/ Aayberg, 8. Meyburgh : Brother: You are
hereby notified that there ie now ON hle In the
Office Of the Clerk Of the District Court Of Lee
County, lows, ut Keokuk, the petition of Cum
minis, Seaman 4 Co., claiming OF James Z. Bruce
$500 ON his promissory note to Cummins, Seaman
Co., and a. against al Of You the forcciosureof
mortgage on certain real estate In which you claim
TO have some interest and unless you appear and
answer thereto or before the second day Of next
september (l85e) term Of said court, to be held at
Keokuk on the FRS. Monday Of said month, judg-
ment by default will be had against you.
RANKIN, MILLER KNETER,
July Is, 1850 I'm Plt6s' Att'ys.
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Mx. Whisnsy's Sermon on the THAI
Ter Hsrssy.


m<. whisasy,s sernsn on she TRIAL
Ter Hsrssy.
GsNrLBnsx OF rHs 0AT1 CnY IL IVES one
Of an audience ct the Unitarian Church, on
Sunday last, Who listened 10 sermon frsn
the Rev. Mr.. Whitney, on thelate trial Of Rev.
W. w. Allen in the Baptist Church Of this
city, for hsresy in partaking Of the Sacrs-
mens Of the Lords Supper, At the Presbyte-
risn Church.
That sermon Was altogether 30 peculiar in
its character. and embraced 30 many points
of religious interest, presented in such for
cibls and eloquent manner, and yet in such
charitable spirit, that am unwilling to let
ii pass without calling the attention OF the
community to it - ono Of those public efforts
honorable to the intelligence and learning Of
our city and most credtable TO the head and
heart Of the minister.
IL Was natural for those, NOT In the habit
Of attending Mr.. Whisney's Church, TO ex-
poet on an occasion Of this kind sermon
made up Of doctrinal augmentation, mixed,
- is usual, with uncharisable applieasions !;
but this did not seem, in any sense, 70 bs the
speakers design. Throughout, the finest re-
sources Of language and soriptural illussra-
tion were employed to bring before the mind
the true meaning and use Of those ordinances
OF tho Church, which, in various ways, are
adhered TO BY oil Christian communities.
In view Of this, and believing that Jsbls
and satisfactory exposisions Of religious faith
and custom arc always promotive Of the
Christian virtues, especially when made in
manner and language, - was this sermon,
free from possible ofense 10 any one, I, a.
one Of bis audience, pleased and highly ed-
fed BY his sermon of Sunday, respectfully
request him to repeat it on next Sabbath, or
- soon after - it may be convenient, and to
announce the fact in the papers Of the city.
By so doing, he viii oblige several friends,
and afford all who may hear it an hour OF the
highest and puress religious enjoyment.
Napoison's Influence In italy.
paris July 24) Correspondence Of London STAR
As to Kossuth, Klapka, Toleki and their
band of fre-eating insurrectionists, they
came to Genoa like shadows, and have 90 de-
parted. They did not know what to do with
the Hungarian legion assembled at Aqui; so
NJ. Pietri, the old Project OF Police, was dss-
patched TO Turin to tell them Immediately
what to do, viz: To disband the legion in
stantly; and it was disbanded, and instant
".
A threat which causes great emotion at
Turin 10 that made by Cavour TO explain to
the Chambers the motive Of his resignation,
and TO reveal oil that has taken place be-
tween himself and the Emperor during the
last year. In Paris, however, the threat haa
caused no emotion whatever; We know very
well that the Corporal will not dare to dis.
obey the orders already issued BY the Gene.
ral-to keep the peace himself, and suffer nc
other man TO speak either.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-01-19
deGnEV 'NiTEit.

'IIow flushed; how weak he is! What's the
matter with him."
only tight
''rightH
YES intoxcatel.'
Only tightn Mans best and greatest gift,
his intellect, degraded; the only power that ri
ses him from brute of creation, trodden under
foot ofa dcbasjng appetite.
Only tight.' the mother stands with pale
face and tear dimmed eye to see her only sons
disgrace, and in her fancy pictures the bitter
woe of which this is the lorshadowing
Only tight!' the gentle sister, whose stron-
gest love through life has been given to her
handsome, talented brother, shrinks with con-
tempt and disgust from his embrace, and brush
es away the hot impure kiss he has printed up
on her check.
Only tight. and his young bride stops in the
glade dance she is making TO meet him, and
checks the welcome on her lips to gaze in ter
ror on the reelinS form and flushed face Of him
who was the god other idolatry.'
Only Tight and the fathers face grows dark
and sad as with bitter sigh he stoops over the
sleeping form his first born.
lie has brought sorrow to all these affection
ate hearts; he has opened the door to a fatal
indulgence; he has brought himself down to
a level with bruteS; he has tasted, exciting the
appetite to crave the poisonous draught again;
he has fallen from high and noble manhood, to
babling idiocy and heave stupor; brought grief
to his mother distruSt to his sister, almost des.
pair to his bride, and bowed his Gather's head
with sorrow, but blame him not, for he is son
10 Hqht."
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: ad gmfideI's Confidence in Christi
tAniey.

Mr.. B, young man Of fine talents was
years ago chief clerk in bank in Virginia.
He was good scholar, and a courageous young
man, but the leader of an intilel club, and id
nearly succeeded in throwing from his mind
the last shacklcs ofwhat he called nursery su-
perstition;" which was the religion his pious
mother had taught him.
On one occasion upwards Of one hundred
thousand dollars in bank bills had to be carried
to Kentucky, and he was selected to carry it,
AS he was obliged to pass through a part Of the
country where highway roberries and even muir
dcrs were said to be frequent, he arranged to
pass it in the day time, But he took the wrong
road, and having lost himself, was glad to and
shelter anywhere. lie rode about a long time
in the forest amid the darkness and chilincSs
of starless October night.
At length he saw dim light and pushed his
horse forward until he came to poor, wretch
ed looking log cabin. 1t was now near II o.
clock He knocked and was admitted by a
woman who told him that she and her children
were alone--her husband had gone out hunt
ing, but she felt sure he would return rs he al
ways according to promise. The young mans
feelings may as we'll be imagined. Here he was
with large sum of money alone, and perhaps
in the house of one of those robbers whose
name was the terror Of the country. He could
90 no further--what was to be done? The wo-
man gave him supper and promised his retiring
to rest. But no, he could not think of thus ca
silly permitting himseft to fall into the hands of
the robbers. He took out his pistols, examin-
cd the priming, and determined to sell his life
as dear as he could.
In the meantime the man ofthc cabin return
ed; he was rather fierce uncouth looking hun
ter; he had on a dirty skin hunting shirt and
bear skin cap, and seemed to be much fatigucd,
and in no very talkative mood, all of which bod
ed our young infidel no good. He asked the
stranger if he did not wish to retire; he told
him no. he could not think of such thing
He was terribly alarmed and expected this was
his last night on earth. His infdel principles
gave him little comfort. His fears grew into a
perfect agony. What was to be done?
At length the tough backwoodsman rose up,
and reaching over the stranger head to little
shelf, took down an old book, and said, 'well,
stranger if you won't go to bed, will; but it is
my custom always TO read chapter out ofGod's
word before | go to bed.
4 load was at once removed from him.
Though avowing himself an infdel, he had full
confidence in the Bible, he was at once safe; he
felt that the man who kept an old Bible in the
house, and read it, and bent his knees before
his Maker, would do him no harm. He listen
ed to the prayers Of the good man, at once dis
missed his fears, and lay down in that rude
Goblin and slept as calmly as he did under his
fathers roof From that day he ceased to re-
vile the Bible. In after years be became a Chris
tan, and often related these facts to show that
no man can be an infidcl from principle.
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I'll let you know that am master in my own

I'll let you know that am master in my own
house.
Mrs. L.--rll let you know that you are not
my master, you ugly old tyrant.
Mr.. L--Say such another word, you saucy
jade, and I'll turn you out Of doors.
Mrs. L.--Touch me il you dare, you coward
ly old villain. Help! murder! murder!
Mrs. L. falls into violent Mysteries. House
maid, supposing that Mrs. L. is assassinated by
her husband, flies to the front door and repeats
the cry of "murder!" Great crowd CO llected.
An officer rushed in, but an explanation was
made of the circumstances, and he concluded
not to arrest Mr.. L. this time. 1t is thought
that the lesson he has received will insure a
quiet house for the balance Of the honeymoon.
And here was rather bad matrimonial frucas,
all about smoke.