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The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-16
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hit. Hermon Institute.

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MR. EDTToR-0n Friday evening the 9th
ult, it was my good ioriHnc "a be present at
a concert, and exhibition given BY the pupils Of
the Mount Hermou Female Institute. This
school is situated about one mile north Of
Clinton, on an emnence commanding fine
View Of the surrounding country. The loca-
ton IS indeed worthy to be consecTated TO the
glorious cause Of Female education.
| was most agreeably surprised at the pro-
tlcieney exhibited by the young ladies in mu-
SIC Some OF the pieces were executed in a
style which would have done credit to far
| older performers. In the opera of Queen
Esther the young ladies' acquitted themselves
with much honor, and reflected great credit
on their accomplished teachers.
The latter part of the evening was devoted
to the performance Of an opera partly in
French and partly in English. This went
off Admiralty and the perfect quiet of the au-
dence gave sufficient evidence Of the interest
it excited. Mr. Rice has indeed cause to bo
proud Of his pupils. Three or four Of the
voices were magnificent, and with little
more training will rival many of the best vo-
calists in our cities. TO Misses Il. P, q. B.
and 4i. g., l would earnestly recommend a
continued effort in the cultivation of the fine
vocal talents they undoubtedly possess. Few
are 50 gifted and let them remember, 'to
whom much is given, of them much will be
required
TO be brief can pass 10 higher ehcomi-
ums on the school or its teachers than to pro-
nounce them worthy the high reputation they
have already attained. More than this, l, for
.one, believe it the sacred duty Of all who are
interestea in the cause Of Female education, 10
aid ln'the erection Of more eommodious build
ings at Mount Hermon. There should be a
chapel at least large enough to accommodate
the vast crowds that flock TO its frequent
concerts and exhibitions, and here as in our
sis ter States, the patrons and friends Of the
institute should come generously to the res
cue Your teacheEs are worthy Of your aid;
your daughters, your fair young daughters
plead for il by their talents and loveliness.
and You connot refuse. Assist the truly ex-
cellent Principal in making Mount Hcrmon
wlsat It should be, the pride Of the.Sonth.-
Embelishit in such manner as shall cult
yate in your daughters an earnest love for the
beautiful. Throw around them such associa-
tons as VIII preserve untainted the softness
OF manner the freshness Of soul, the purity
OF heart, and thesweet wonanly tastes which
should ever characterize the sex Do this
and verify your reward shall 10 great-lor
when your Maker cali for the gifts entrusted
to your care, you may say with confidence,
Nliere Lord are the Jewels thou hast given
me-" MARY
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A Complete Failure.

The attempt of the Squatter Sovereignty
faction Of malcontents in New Orleans, to
make q formidable demonstration against
the course of the Louisiana delegates at
Charleston, was a complete failure. Mr..
Soule and the prominent men who were
known at one time to have sympathized with
Douglas, stood aloof patriotically determined
to frown down every effort to produce discord
in the ranks Of the Southern Democracy. A
few feeble speeches were made, when, as the
Delta reports, somebody proposed three
cheers for Douglas, and the people on the plat
form gave them as wellas could be expected. ~
Somebody in the crowd suggested three
cheers for John Slidell and the Louisiana del
egation, whereupon there arose three hearty
shouts that made the welkin ring /" The de-
jected crew then dispersed, without even sum-
'moning up courage to propose the appoint.
ment of bogus delegates to cast the vote Of
Louisiana for their chief at the Baltimore
Convention.
On Saturday next, the Democracy of New
Orleans will turn out in their numbers to give
utterance to the voice of the masses.
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Survey Of the. Mississippi Valley.


10 tie Hon. 4. g. Brol0n, jefferson Davi,.
Senator's, and o. r. Singleton, Representa-
tige ia Congress:
The undersigned citizens of Kinds Comfy.
State OF Mississippi, beg leave respectfully to
state, that by the authority Of Convention
OF Southern Planters assemb ed at Nashville.
in October last. DR.. Charles b. New. trans
mitted to Senator Brown, series of resolu-
tons, claiming the attention of the President
and Congress, TO the propriety of appointing
1t. Maury, as Chief Engineer, with compe-
tent corps Of aids TO survey the Mississippi
River tIom the Balize to St Louis, and to col
leot all tacts, connected with overflows and
upon such survey, and facts to base a report
suggesting, II any, more efficient method of
protecting oyerliowed lands, than the present
system ot ieveeing.
The sad resolutions, on motion OF Senator
Brown were referred to the committee on
Commerce.
The subject is highly important not only to the
Southern planter, and Western farmer, but to
the whole people of the Southwest, as the facts,
which may lie obtained, by the contemplated
survey may lead not only to the reclamation Of
overiiowed lands ofthis great valley, but to the
i'm movement in the navigation of its streams
The reclamation and protection and conse-
quent enhancement in the value Of public lands
in which the general government and so many
Of our States are concerned, renders this ma
tional enterprise, justly claiming the attention
Of Congress.
Your distinguished influence is respectfully
solicited in giving efficiency to said resolutions
by the passage Of law to meet the objects of
the Convention. Respectfully, your
FELLOW CITIZENS.
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Far he Nississigpian.
Yerger Institute.


MAJ. Z. BARRsDALE--D Dear Sir: know
you appreciate the great worth of our deceas-
ed friend, the late Geo. S. leFger, therefore.
ask little space in your paper to make
suggestion in honor to his memory,
propose that his friends generally. but es-
peciaily the members of the Episcopal Church,
should establish a school to be called the
YERGER INSTITUTE, where boys may be edu-
c.e.eti and prepared for the Ministry free oj
caayge--thus beautifully carrying out the
4good acts Of the deceased by rearing up 'liv-
ing stones in that Temple he loved so we'll
the House Of God.
This will require money, think that can
be easily obtained if properly managed. My
views are, that TO large outlay for houses is
wanted, plain comfortable dwellings at the
cost of few thousand would answer to begin
with
There are plenty of men in this Diocese
who are able, and | believe, many would
gladly embrace the opportunity Of endowing
a ProfessorshIp, that they might have their
names so creditahig associated with such a
man. knowing the crowded State Of your
columns, | shall content myself for the
present with these suggestions which il ap-
proved, hope viii be promptly acted on by
the parties alluded to. s,
Leaving to other churches the pleasant du-
ty OF honoring their virtuous dead, | desire
to see the Episcopal church honoring itself by
doing its duty, in rearing living monument
to the memory OF him, Of all Others, the most
valuable layman in this or any other Diocese.
AN RPTSC0PALIAN.
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Central District Fair in jackson

That a stimulus has been given to agricul-
ture in Mississippi within the last year or two,
unprecedented in our history, is fact which
the numerous fairs all over the State, fully
establishes. North, East, South and West,
the note of preparation among planters for an
agricultural display is heard. At this we re-
joieed, and begin now to see the clear manifes-
tations of the good, which our agricultural
Bureau is doing Besides the State, andcoun-
ty fairs, we are glad to announce that it is the
settled purpose of this and surrounding coun-
ties to hold District Fair in this city, On the
first Tuesday in November. By way of de-
signation it is to be called the Central Dis
trict Fair, and it is to continue four days.
Liberal premiums IN cash viii be offered
for all sorts of fine stock, besides domestic and
fancy articles In addition to these, couple
of handsome and valuable premiums win be
offered for the. best Infantry and Dragon
Companies.
To ensure success. large sasna Of money
has already been subscribed for the primiums,
which will make many Of them of sufficient
value to warrant a general competition The
premium list will soon be ready for pnblica-
ton, and then the public will see that the
fair is to be a grand affair. The Legislature not
being in session, there will'be ample accom-
modations for the thousands who will desire
to witness the display.
By way Of soliciting the cooperation Of
surrounding counties, there will be meeting
of oil who desire to take part in the Fair, en-
the 1st Monday in June aert in the gentlemenss
parlor of the Bowman House. In the mean
time, all papers in the district friendly to the
enterprise will please notice the matter, and
aid in carrying it through to success. ~ 7s
2 We say in conclusion, that we hope our
people will 60 to work in the right way and in
the right spirit, and let us have . delnonstra-'
tion that will be really creditable to.our agri-
cultural and mechanical progress. We esPe-
cially desire to see the ladies preparing. net
only the beautiful specimens Of handiwork
which their taste and skill will suggest, but
in the more common and withal, more useful
department of Household economy, make a
liberal display. s
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vention to proclaim adherence TO Douglasism
TIE movement contemplated by the above
publication win never grow beyond the di.
mensions Of an innocent paper manifesto
The Dernecracy Of Mississippi win meet r
Jackson on the Soth of May % proclaim their
resolves; to stand BY those who are standing
by the Majority Report to she last, and TO the
bitter end, in Richmond, In Baltimore and
wherever else majority Of those engaged in
the same cause may detefhine. A conven-
ton for different purpose cannot be assem-
bled in this State. If there are enough con-
spirators against The unity of the South and
the harmony Of the Democratic party Of the
State upon the. doctrines contained in the Ma
jority Platform, to hold such. convention,
(Which we utterly deny) We dare them to
make the attempt! They shall have the
benefit Of all the notoriety which can bezgiy-
en- to them through the columns Of at least
one Democratic paper. -
P. s. Since the foregoing was written we
have learned that the DeUaEacy Of Lownles
win hold meeting on this day friday llth)
TO respond to the call of the Executive Com
mittee, and in support Of the course of the
Mississippi delegates at Charleston. Oktibbe-
ha, Holmes, Marshall, Kinds and many other
counties Will hold meetings on Monday.
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Tribute Of Respeet.

At general meeting Of all branches Of the
Masonic fraternity OF the City OF jackson,
held at their hall, on Tuesday evening, the
lst of May the undersigned committee, ap-
pointed for that purpose, presented the follow
ing Preamble and Resolutions, which,
after many feeling and appropriate remarks,
were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, We have been called together
as lodge Of sorrow, to mourn the loss Of Il
worthy Brother, highly esteemed friend, and
useful Mason-one of the most splendid Coz
inthian pillars Of our masonic Temple, Colin
S. Tarpley, has been stricken down and con-
signed to the cold graye--the common en-
trance to the dark valley Of the shadow Of
death-but thanks to our Grand High Priest
in the Celestial Lodge above, our brother died
devout Mason, and Il consistent and pious
Christian in the fruition of that glorious faith
pre-emineutly typiied by the ever living
sprig of 4 eacia, which will forever bloom at the
head ofhis tomb The announcement Of this
sad event TO us, who knew him so well, has
filed our hearts with sorrow ineXpressblc
for those who knew him best, loved him most
Reso1Ued, That by the death Of Bro. TaTpley
the Masonic fraternity as Il body, have suffer
ed a great aiiiiction, and deeply and truly
feel the loss Of a kind brother and bright
and shining light in Masonry. The COMMUNE
tv in which he so long lived have lost one Of
their pureSt men, q charitable and public
spirited citizen, an able advocate, trust
worthy friend, consistent Christian, and
public benetactor.
Resolved, That the Masonic fraternity will
always hold in remembrance in their warInest
affections the life and exemplary character of
their late brother, and will enaeavor to imi-
tate his many virtues 50 often practisea before
them in the lodge, by his wise eounsels and
by his charitable and benevolent conduct, and
by his most aHectioRate domestic example
which ever commended itself as worthy of all
imitation.
ResoIped, That as a Lodge Of Masons we
would tender our heartfelt sympathies to the
afflicted and bereaved family and friends, in
this, their darkest hour OF trial, assuring them
that in accordance with our professions we
shall always esteem it a high privilege 10 do
everything in our power to assnage their
grief but we know full well that at time
like this, all human syinpathies are vain, but
we confidently point them fer true consolation
to Him in whom our beloved Brother SO con
fidently put his trust.
ResolreI, That the members OF the differ
ent Masonic bodies be requested to wear the
usual badge of mourning for one month, in
token Of the love and esteem they cherish for
our deceased brother.
Resolped, That the foregoing be placed on
amounting page Of our record book, aud that
acopy be furnished the family Of the deceased,
and that all the city papers be requested TO
publish the same.
j. N. BARRows,l
J. ! I; I,3 RgoSs, Committee.
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More About the Gulf and Ship Island
Railroad. >

We said something last week about making
jackson the northern terminus Of the Gulf
and Ship Island Railroad. We see the prac-
ticability of it so plainly that we urge some
Importance to it. Now here is the fact !:
Make Canton the terminus, and the probabi1i-
ty is that we never can have much benefit in
this part of the country from the Gulf and
Ship Island Railroad. But make jackson its
terminus, and new necessity will spring up,
viz to have branch of that road extending
to Meridian to intersect with the other rail
roads. There is a very general desire east of
US as well as in the direction OF New Orleans,
to have line direct to New Orleans, or in
other words to continue the n. E. and S. w.
Ala, railroad to New Orleans. Mr.. Scott
now building il, ,and we may we'll allow him
to be great railroad man, very strongly fa-
vors this and we indirectly heard, is deter
mined to do it in order to enhance the profits
Of the railroad from Chattanooga on 10 Alexan-
dria, in which he is largely interested. BY a
movement in this part of the State and on the
line Of the N. T. and S. w. railroad, we may
have some influence on Mr. McLaurin, who
says Jackson is the proper and natural ter
minus Of the GulfRoad. By building branch
from here to the Gulf and Ship Island rail-
rOaO, 10 New OTleanS, ana vice versa Oy DulId-
ing railroad to New Orleans, we Indirectly
build the branch to the Gulf and Ship Island
railroad. We think the people of Jackson
should strain every nerve and open their
purses so as to induce chance in the termin-
US, and act on the hint of President McLau-
rim. And we know it behooves our people
here not to sit idly by, and suffer the glorious
opportunity before US to so unimproved. We
invite the staff and stamina Of the land to give
the subject their serious consideration They
can but see a splendid opportunity of securing
both a railroad to New Orleans, and to our
Gulf coast too. This is the best opening to
have railroad built we ever saw. Ifit meets
with approval, we say let us show public
opinion here for jackson for the terminus. We
state it unquali6ediy our opinion that by Sc
curing the terminus of the Gulf road at Jack
son, we Immediately beget the necessity for
the branch road to Meridian, and indirectly a
railroad to New Orleans. East Mississip-
plans, do you not see it ? Citizens Of Jack
son begin to move. Show your liberality
and we viii favor your city as the terminus of
the Gulf and Ship Island railroad
Our only intention is to call attention to the
grand subiect-M Meyidian
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The Platform of the Georgia Opposit-
ionists.

The Georgia Oppositionists in their State
Convention to appoint delegates to the Presi-
dental Convention which met at Baltimore on
Wednesday last adopted the following sound
platform Of principles. If the Democratic
party consent to take lower position they
ought to be beaten by their adversaries. It
will be seen that these resolutions do not differ
in substance or spirit from those insisted upon
by the SouthernsStates at the Charleston Con-
vention:
l. The right of property in African slaves is
recognized and guaranteed by the constitution
of the United States.
2. The Territories of the government are
the common property of the citizens Of the
Union. ........ :.
3. That neither Congress nor the Territor-
ial legislatures have the power to pass any
laws prohibiting the introduction of slavery
into any territory, nor to abolish slavery there
in, nor any power to destroy or impair the
right of property in slaves by any legislation
whatever.
4. That is is the duty of the Federal Gov.
ernment to protect the citizens of every por-
ton of the country in the enjoyment OF all
their property, of whatever description it may
consist and wherever its constitutional authori-
ty extends.
8. That the enactments Of State legislation,
to defeat the faithful execution of the fugitive
slave law, are hostile in character, subyersiye
of the constitution, and revolutionary in their
effects. =
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Popular soyereignty .. Chicago.

The friends Of Seward will insist upon the
adoption Of the Philadelphia Platform oflS56,
bat a very large interest IN The Repltbticen party
iciB demand some concession Ito Popular Sos-
ereignty. Eli Thayer, of Massachusetts,, goes
to Chicago as an appointed delegate for Ore
gon-a compliment extended to him because
Of his ardent support o the bill admitting
Oregon into the Union at the last Congress. -
He Is an ardent Gduocate Of Popular Socer-
eignty.-Philadephia Press,
Thus speaks the leading organ ofthe Doug
las Democracy. "a large interest in the
Black Republican party will demand some
concession to Popular Sovereignty at Chicago
-Thayer (the leader Of the Abolition Emf
grant Aid Movement) 'is an ardent advocate
Of Popular Sovereignty This isprecisely
what the Douglas Democracy contended for
at Charleston and it is precisely what the
National Democracy never would have sub
mitted TO.
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NEWS FROM EUROPE.
FURTHER By STEAMSHIP BR4z

FURTHER By STEAMSHIP BRAZIL
VOTE or sAyoY-EEBELLIOUs MOVEMENTS IN
CHINA.
ST.. JoHN's, May 8-The steamship Brazil
left this point last night on her way to New
York
THE PRINCE OF WALES TOUR TO AMERICA.
The Prince of Wales will not leave Eng
land, on his contemplated tour to Canada and
the United States, before the first week in
July next.
QUESTION OF ANNEXATION.
The official returns Of the vote of Savoy in
favor Of the annexation exceeds 1Q0, coo nays;
12,oCO citizens not having voted.
SLIGHT. EgsURREcT1oYs ~ AFRICA.
Advices received from Paris state that slight
Instructions had taken place in the French
possessions in Africa, hut were promptly sup
pressed.
LATER FROM CHINA.
Advices received by the overland mail at
= cza iit!I stes5 ts.iti .l,.s PIE talatiols are
being made in China for defensive operations.
1t was rumored that two English vessels
had been sunk by the Peiho River Forts.
This report is unconfrmed.
The Chinese rebels have threatened Shan
ghai.
Affairs in the sundry districts Of India had
again been quite serious
The Government has adopted, such meas
ures as will save the crops and restore tram
guilty.
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Bg t5!le GelfgtapIl.
FINN tie Nor OrIeaae pans,s.
UNION OPPOSITION CONVENTION.


BALTIMORE, May The National Union
Opposition Convention, called to nominate
candidates for the Presidency and Vice PPesi-
dency, assembled in this city to-day. All the
States in the Union were fully represented,
and the attendance outside was also very large
and enthusiastic.
The Hon. Washington Hunt,of New York,
was unanimously elected permanent Presi-
dent OF the coayenti0n, assisted by thirty
three F@ce Presidents, one f.onl each State Of
the Union.
Also were appointed si1ty-sx Secretaries,
two lfom each State represented
On taking the chair, 2fr. Hunt male :, pow
erful AMI eloquent union speech, which was
received with immense appiause,
Several other prominent gentlemen follow
ed in speeches of the same. tone and spirit,
and were received with Tie same en.husi-
asm.
The convention then named committee OF
thirty-three 2'291 SgqTq eGelE Sti's. 50 Esp2Fs 3
platform OF principles.
The committee were also iustr,I ted to re-
port the preferences Of the States represented
in the convention, as regards the nomination
The convention then adjourned till to7poF-
row, when the reports will he made.
The convention is characterized 10y marked
unanimity in political sentiment, and the plat
form VIII express unlaltering attachment to
the Union and the constitution, and enforce
obedience to the existing laws and decisions OF
the Federal Courts
1t will also be adopted with unarimity.
As to candidates the mest prominent are
Senator Bell, Of Tennessee, and Gov. Hous-
ton, of Texas, for President, and Edward Ey-
erett of Massachusetts for Vice President
As between the first twoaamcd there are
individual preferences, but they will Weld to
the report Of the committee, tomorrow, which
will be unanimously adopted
Among the most prominent members Of the
convention is Senator Urittehlen of Ken
lucky, by whom it was first called to order.
ESCAPE OF 4 FUGITIVE SLAVE.
BosToN, May 9.-The steamship S. r.
Spaulding which arrived at this port on the
7th inst, from Charleston, with the delegates to
the Convention, had on board a negro mamie
longing to the estate Of Thomas Dixon, Of
Georgia.
The slave was found uieely smuggled away,
~ one Of the officers, and Immediately put in
irons till his arrival at This port.
On hearing of the danger be might encoun-
ter, the slave lett the city by the first convey
ance going TO Canada.
1t was the intention Of the citizens Of BOs-
ton to have sent the slave back to Charleston,
from whence he came.