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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10
Marine AFFAIRS.
LOSS OF THE SHIP sILAs HOLMES.

NAMES or her PASSENGERS AND CREW.
Mr. l.. w. Sillbergh, the mate of the unfortunate
rhip Sias Holmes, belonging to VIM. Nelson Sons
ALREADY reported lost having arrived at EevOrleans
on the 9th of December has made interesting
statement ia reference 70 the disaster He states that
she got ashore the East Key Torugas the Sd Of
December, and after tightening by taking out three
lighter loads Of cargo eot off Sheleft Garden Key
the 9Th IN charge Of pilot, and went ashore again
the fo,t. She got of agsii oy the assistance
Of the wrecben and the hsods Of the fort when she
proved TO be leaking 500 strokes hour. Capt Grit.
9Th put eghi of the seersge passengers at the pumpe
and s hands consented to proceed TO Oresos the
chip being considered seawortby. On the llth inst
the plot wss discharged, and the 18th the leak had
increased to 500 strokes hour. This continued
the l6,b when the ship encountered heavy Dorthery
wind, the leak increasing At4a. M, 18TH the pumps
sucked; but at o'clock found three feet in her
hold, although the pnmps we're going all the time. At
Up. found the water over the akin, the wind blow
ing strong; ship down TO close -reeted topssils. A,
p found the leak gaining fast, With four feet water
the keson. By observation, the ship was about
100 miles from the bar Of the Mississippi At about
midnight The wafer was over the between decks.
BY this time all ssls were furled except the
fore and main topsais which were also close reefed
At M, 10th, Cap. Griffith ordered five women and
one man (all passengerl, and two seamen, into the
port quarter boat also launched the starboard quar-
boat; aud Mr. Sillbergh and the steward got into
tho starboard quarter boat to bring Ter to the wind
ward, in order 10 take off the other passenger and
crew. But the boot flied with water and they found
II impossible TO manage her, the ship drifting TO lee
ward faster than they did, They were taken into the
quarter boat and in about ffteen inmates they lost
sight Of the ship. The five women and three mea In
the port quarter boat stated that they had been sbgol
to cut the painter TO keep the boat from bcss stove oy
the counter Of the ship Kept the boats head oil WIND
al night. Next morning discovered two ships tire
miles to leewaId, bound down the gulf. They wer
directly in the track of the Silss Holmes but the boa
was not dscoveredby them. 1t Utmost likely that on
or the other Of thee ships went to the assistance Of the
slss Holmes, and that by them Capt. Griffith, crew,
and passepgers were taken from tho shaking vessel.
Mr.. Snbereh, five women and four men, remained in
the small bost at tea until tie l9h with only tire
gallons water, and small portion Of bread and beef.
They were thea picked up by the bark Dsrete, Capt.
Gaban, from Bremerhaven and from his hands they
received every attention that seamen generous heart
could prompt The recipients Of his kindness can
never forget h Mr.. SiIbeysh does not appear 10 On
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10
NApoLEoN's LAST MANIFESTO.

Paris Dec. 81, 1859.
The impression produced here by Louis Bona
parties latest coup de tte-I speak of the pamphlet
"The Pope and the Congress" published by La
Gueroniere, the responsible undertaken OF bis mas.
ter's political "studies"-is quite tho reverse Of
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10

ferais mnrh doubt but tbst the Sas Holaes was FER
eeivedly one Of the two ships mentioned BY bun m
bourd down the gnli, ana within three miles n she IN.
fortunate vesel when she boats lost her. wben The
Silm Holmes eft New-York had on board very
valuable cargo. Her erew consisted % ssptain, two
mater, carpenter one steward, cook, tsa sssr
men, and two boys. She had twenty one passenger.
Va m Ia 81 a. uan,as
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-10

G. C. G D. wooIwoRrH. onAHA, Nebraska have ths
pAnY and NBsaY IEBySx ht ale
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-08
Tishomingo.

We note by the Cross City that Hon. w
d. 81. Tyson delivered an able and telling adj
dress upon the political issues of the times. a
few days since at Corinth. Mr. Tyson was a
delegate to the Charleston Convention and
could speak from personal observation of the
course of the Douglas faction in that body
He was responded to by Mr.. Jones of the
True Democrat, "a misnomer,) and after the
discussion between these Antlemen had
closed, w. M. Inge, Esq, was called to the
stand. The Cross City says:
After Mr.. Tyson closed, Mr.. Jones made a
short reply, when deafening cries of "La0e
Lnge! Ange :" brought this gallant gentleman
to the floor, who brimful Of patriotic fervol
and Southern fire, made one of the most felici
tous thirty-minutes speeches, it has been oul
good fortune to listen to. Some of his soul
stirring appeals rose to the highest sublime
sending their electric flashes, heating and il.
Illuminating, to the very recesses of every
heart that throbbed in that excited auditory
The meeting then adjourned, and the Demo.
cracy went of, rejoicing, to their respective
homes, answered by the Tapping ROSTERS as
they crowed for midnight, in harmonious re.
SpOndingS
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-08
The Electoral Ticket.

By his letter to Mr.. Jayne, Chairman of the
Executive Committee, published elsewhere in
these columns, it will be seen that the Hon.
Henry T. Elicit has been compelled by una
voidable circumstances to resign the place on
the electoral ticket assigned him by the De-
mocratic State Convention. Causes of an
imperative and insurmountable nature have
compelled this course-the serious and pro-
tracted illness of Mrs. Elicit, requiring his
constant attention at home. No other alter
native consistent with the holiest obligations
resting upon him, and with the obligations
due at the same time to his party, was
left him. It will be seen that Mr.. Elicit
expresses his entire approval of the course of
the Mississippi delegates to the National Con-
yention and will give to Breckenridge and
Lane, the candidates of the Democratic party,
his warm support.
The regret which will be occasioned by the
necessary withdrawal Of Mr.. Elicit, will be
compensated by the appointment Of Col. D.
c. GLENN, whose name and abilities, and
thorough devotion to the Democratic cause,
are familiar to Mississippi readers. Able, elo-
quent bold and ardent, he will bring to the
discharge Of the duties assigned him, all the
qualities of successful and efficient canvass
er. When the bugle summons the centes-
tants to the lists, he win be in the midst of
the fray, and woe to the knight who en-
counters his well poised lance.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-08
From the SAMMY South.
Gen. Reuben Davis.

At the request of many of our Iellow-citi.
zens, Gen. Reuben Davis, our Representative
in Congress- delivered an address at the Court
House In Aberdeen, in which he gave an &C.
count of his stewardship during the last ses-
sion Of Congress, and discussed at some length
the respective claims of the different candi-
dates for the Presidency.
Gen. Davis beGan ON Wednesday night, but
not having suineient time to examine the
various subjects coming within the scope OF
his speech, at the request of the audience con-
sented to continue his remarks on the follow
ing night, when he concluded.
The audience listened with undated inter
est during the entire time occupied by the
speaker, and after the conclusion q meeting OF
the citizens was organized, and resolutions
passed approving the course Of Gen Davis:
Be 1t resolred by this meeting, That in the
person of our talented fellow citizen, the Hon.
Reuben Davis the Second District Of Missis-
sippi has jealous and efficient member in
Congress, the State an able representative, the
Constitution faithful defender, and the
Union formed by our fathers an honest sup
porter; while he has not been unmindful Of
the peoples territories, and the rights of the
States and their citizens therein.
Be it further resolved, That the line Of
conduct pursued by our able Representative
in Congress is eminently entitled to the ap-
probation Of his constituents of this District,
and to the admiTation-and thanks of the citi-
zens and the State at large
And we, his neighbors and friends, both as
constituents and citizens, most cheerfully en-
brace this opportunity, at the close of his able
speech, of announcing our admiration and
cordial approval Of his course in Congress
hereby expressing our high esteem for the
man and Representative, and rendering him
our thanks for the valuable services thus per-
formed.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-08
Letter from Hon. Il. T. Elicit.
PORT GIBSON, Miss.,(
July 18, 1860.


HON. j. M. JAYNE Chairman, dc. Dear
Sir: regret very much to be compelled to
put at the disposal of the Central Committee
the place / now occupy on the Democratic
Electoral ticket. Considering the fattering
manner in which this position was conferred
on me by the State Convention, feel that
nothing but the existence of circumstances of
the most imperative character could justify
me in withdrawing from its labors and re-
sponsibilities. Such circumstances, however
do exist, and they totally preclude me from
any active participation in the canvass. do
not stop to inquire whether canvass of the
State by the electors viii be required or ex-
pected. 1t is not proper for me to remain in
a position the usual duties of which I am un-
able to discharge.
In thus resigning my place on the Electoral
ticket, it is right that / should say that /
cordially approve the course pursued by the
Representatives of the Southern Democracy
in the National Convention, and that shall
give cheerful and earnest support to the
nominees for President and Vice President
whom they have concurred in presenting for
the suffrages of the American people.
Very truly, yours, &C.,
HENRY T. ELLETT.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-08
coNNlssIoNER,S SALE.

IN pursuance TO decree in the Chancery court
u Of Kinds County, Mississippi, for District No.
1, dated on the eth June, 1S6 wherein d. E.
Burns. ct al are eomplainants, and A. II: Dinkins,
Guardian, ct ais are defendants, in which the un-
dersigned was appointed Commissioner. | shall
offer at public sale on the premises, in the City of
Jackson, on Monday, the first day Of October next,
the property known as the Mansion House premises
lying in jackson, and being the whole of lot num-
Der one, and = feet of of the west end Of lot num-
ber eight, all in fractional square number two
south and at the time and place, shall offer
at public sale forty acres of land lying in Rankin
County, Mississippi, near the city of jackson, and
known as the southwest quarter of the north
east quarter, of section fourteen, township five.
range one, east, (on which there is u dwelling
house, together with all and singuler the appur-
tenances belonging to the said two lots of land.
TIE said property will be sold separately and
one half the purchase money payable in three,
and the other half in six months from the day of
sale. The purchaser or purchasers giving ap-
proved notes to be surrendered up with the title
deeds, on the payment thereof.
The title is believed 20 be good, but shall only
convey such title as is vested in me by the said
decree. VI. ELLIOTT,
Julv II s60-wkz Commissioner
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-08
Resozred, That the platform adopted by
the DemOcratic party at Cincinnati is affirmed,

Resolred, That the platform adopted by
the Democratic party at Cincinnati is affirmed
with the following explanatory resolutions:
Frrst-That the Government ofa Territory
organized by an act of Congress is provisional
and temporary, and during its existence all
citizens of the United States have an equal
right to settle with their property in the Ter
tory, without their rights, either of person or
property, being destroyed or injured by Con-
gressoal or territorial legislation.
Second--That it is the duty of the Fed
eraI Government in all its departments, to
protect, when necessary, the rights OF
persons and property in the Territories and
| wherever else its constitutional authority ex-
| tends.
IHsR-That when the settlers in Terri
tory, having an adequate population, form a
State Constitution, the right Of sovereignty
commences, and being consummated by admis-
sion into the Union, they stand on an equal
footing with the people Of other States and
State thus organized ought to be admitted
into the Federal Union, whether its Constitu-
| ton prohibits or recognize the institution of
slavery.
RESOLVED, That the Democratic party are
in favor o. the acquisition of the Island OF Cuba,
on such terms as shall be honorable to our
selves and just to Spain, at the earliest practi-
cable moment.
Resolsed, That the enactments of State
Legislatures to defeat the faithful execution
of the Fugitive Slave law are hostile in char
acter to, and subversive of the Constitution
and revolutionary in their effect.
Resolved, That the Democracy ofthe United
States recognize it as an imperative duty of
this Government to protect naturalized
citizens in all their rights, whether at home or
in foragn lands, to the same extent as its ma
tive-bsrn citizens. And,
WHEREAS, One Of the greatest neces-
sites Of the age, in political, commercial,
postal and Military point of view, is a speedy
communication between the Pacific and Allan
tic coasts therefore, be it
Resolued, That the National Democratic
party do hereby pledge themselves to use
every means in their power to secure the pas
sage OF some bill, to the extent of the consti-
tutional authority Of Congress. for the con-
struction OF a Pacific Railroad, from the Mis-
sissippi river to the Pacific Ocean, at the earliest
practicable monanE
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-08
From. the Constitution.

GENERAL CAss-We see paragraph going
the rounds of the papers which doubtless
originated in either the Providence iost Cln-
cinnati Enquirer or the Selma Sentinel, sta,
ting that General Cass has expressed himself
strongly in favor of Mr. Douglas for the pres
;dencY and in distinct approval of Mr.. Doug
las position on the question of slavery in the
Territories.
We know of our own knowledge that there
is not scintilla of truth in this statement
Whatever may have been General Cass' OPT
MONS on the territorial question in the past,
and whatever accord may have existed be-
tween his views and those of Mr.. Douglas,
we know that since the rendering of the de-
cision of the Supreme Court of the United
States in the Dred Scott case, he has declared
repeatedly that he accepts that decision as
final and binding on him, as on all other good
citizens, and that his future action will be
controlled by it absolutely.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-08
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

j
In Chancery Court Of said County to .Ssptenbe,
terra, 4. ID. 1860.
John N. Sumner, complainant,
vs..
Martin Gordon and his heirs, and all
persons interested, defendants.
To Martin Gordon and his unknown heirs, and
to all persons interested in the following lands,
lying and being in said State and County, to wit
The east half of northwest quarter and east
half of southwest quarter, and northwest quarter
of southeast quarter section IL, township A. range
z, east containing in all about 200 acres You are
hereby notified that said complainant hath filed
his bill in the Chancery Court of said county, to
confirm his tax title to said land acquired by vir-
the Of tax sale Of said land, made by the Tax
Collector Of said county, the 9Th day of April,
A. D. 1856, and unless you appear and plead
answer or demur to complainant's said bill, on or
before the third Monday in September next, the
same and all the allegations therein contained will
be taken for confessed, and decree entered up
according to the prayer thereof and the act of the
Legislature, approved the 10th of February, 1860.
A. 1ANGUM, JR., Clerk.
W.H. HARDY, Solicitor. July24-30d
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-08
The Mississippi Central Railroad.

The second annual report of this road is OF
our table. Its directors and managers de
serve the highest praise for the skill and ener.
gy with which they prosecuted it to its COM
pletion, from Canton Mississippi to jackson
Tennessee, connecting at the latter place with
the Mobile and Ohio Road to Columbus KY,
and thence a distance of twenty miles by
steamer to Carlo where connections are made
with all the Northern lines of travel At
Grand Junction connection is made with
the Memphis and Charleston Road by which
numerous lines of travel eastward and north
ward are reached.
Since these connections were formed, the
receipts from passengers have amounted 10
the sum of S288, ,812 80.
The New Orleans Delta has condensed the
following additional statistics from the report
"The cost of constructing and equipping
this road, has been at Che average rate of
$2l,3e2 30 per mile, making a grand total,
with costs of financial management, discounts,
commissions, &c, of $6, ,331 ,899 SO, less the
assets on hand Of 1924 $50 80, or S25566
mile. The amount of capital stock paid in
has amounted to $2,295,832 20. The earn
lngs OF the road have supplied $584,342 %.
Total S2,881, ,174 81; leaving debt Of $3,-
1925 OF, ofwhich 1854, 1872 20 are funded
principally first mortgage bonds and income
bonds, and the remainder (SO95.99 52) is
floating debt.
To meet its liabilities, this company pos
sesses the most ample resources-such as few
railroads have ever commanded. The esti-
mated gross receipts are $1,20O,OOO, and the
net income S660OOO
This will provide for all the liabilities of the
company, and with the cash and other means |
in hand extinguish S45oOoo of the floating
debt OF this year, leaving only $219, ,959 to be |
provided for out of next years earnings.
The net earnings have been at the rate of |
five and half per cent on the costa splen- |
did showing, considering the unfinished and |
disconnected state of the road during a good
part Of the time. For the next year this rate
will run up to ten per cent. Five hundred
thousand bales of cotton have been carried on |
this road and distributed between New Or |
leans, Charleston and Mobile, and the reduced |
cost of transportation of this article alone will
amount to ten per cent. on the cost of the |
road and its equipments"
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-08
Fusion in New York.

Hon. John w. Stevenson, member of Con-
gress from Kentucky, announced, in speech
at the Florence Fair Ground recently, that he
had received letter from New York, an
nouncing definitely that fusion had been
agreed upon between the Douglas and Bell
Everett men. The latter are to have seven
teen, and the Douglasites eighteen of the elec-
tors, and Congressman are to be equally divi-
ded. This is the Brooks-Hunt arrangement
but it seems Mr.. Fillmore won't go into it.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-08

GA bet is laying in the office of the
Hartford Times, awaiting taker, to the fol-
lowing effect:-$100 on each State tha;
Breckenridge will carry the following States:
Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Caro-
lima, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkan.
sas, Louisiana, Florida, Missouri, MARYLAND
and Texas: 500 that Breckenridge will carry
majority Of the States here named: $1OC
that Breckenridge will carry more electonl
votes than Douglas in the Union; 500 thai
Douglas will not carry single electoral vots
| in the Union-the whole bet, amounting &
$1,000, to be taken together.-Boston Post.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-08
JACKSON, July %, 1860.

Ten BALES OF New CoTToN AT MOBILE
The Mobile Register of 29th July says:
The Marengo brought another bale of new
cotton to market yesterday. A bale also ar
rived by the M. & o. Railroad. That per
river was consigned to Watts & Hickson. and
that per railroad to John A. Winston & Co
We have, so far, received ten bales Of the new
crop at this point.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-08


The UNITED STATES MILITARY AcADEMY
CoMMrssIoN.-In pursuance of an act of Con-
gress, passed on the 21st of june, four COM
missioners were appointed to examine into the
organization, system Of discipline, and course
of instruction in the United States Military
Academy, with view to ascertain what mo-
dification or changes, if any, are desirable, in
order that the Academy shall best accomplish
the objects Of its establishment, these COM
missioners to act in conjunction with two
officers Of the army to be appointed by the
President The Speaker of the House ap-
pointed Hon. Henry Winter Davis, of Mary
land, and Hon. John Cochrane, of N. York,
on the part of the House The President of
the Senate appointed Hon. Jefferson Davis,
Of mississippi, and Hon. Solomon Foot, Of
Vermont, on the part of the Senate. This is
a highly important movement, and will, no
doubt, be productive OF equally important
results.
Col. Davis is now at West Point attending
to the duties Of this important commission.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-08

JOHN BELL ON ABOLITION PETITIONS
The Nashville Patriot an Opposition organ,
reproduces letter from John Bell to G. r.
Gilmer, dated Aug. sth. 1s4o, in which he
admits that he voted for the reception and
reference of Abolition petitions, just as John
Quincy Adams and Black Republicans Of that
kidney voted. He says:
"My opinion was that whether the petition-
ers had strict right on their side or not sound
policy dictated the reception and reference oI
their petitions.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-08
uNIyERsIrY OF NAsHyILLE,

A1LI1A UOL1 d
n BERRIE LINDsLEY, II. D., d. D., Chancellor
Os of the University, and Professor Of Chemistry
and Geology.
Col. B. 3. JoHNsoE, Superintendent of the Mill
tary College, and Professor Of Engineering.
JAMES 2. HAMILFoE, A. NJ, Professor Of Mathe-
MATES, and Natural Philosophy.
]. h. STEWART, Professor Of Greek aud Latin Lam
gusgss and Literature.
GEoRGE s. BLAcKIE, A. Il, n. D., Professor of
Botany aud Natural History.
RRv. j. W. H0ITR, A. n, d. D., Professor Of Men,
tsl and Moral Philosophy, and Biblical Literature.
z W. PTMAN, Adjunct Professor Of ancient Lam
guages.
J. q. 4NsLADz, Teacher Of French and Drawing.
c. K. WINSTON, Il. d. Surgeon.
The first term Of the Academic year 1S60-61, com
msncss on the 3rd Of September, 1850.
The second term commences on the 9th Of jan
nary, 1851 Commencement Exercises take place
On the Is bf June 1851.
Tuition, boarding, washing, fuel rooms, servants
attendance, snd use Of Arms, $l5e Per term. Ma
triellation fee, S.. Students are required to fur.
nish their rooms. Engineering, French, Spanish,
German, Drawing, Book-keeping, and Fencing each
SO per tsrm Of twenty weeks.
Students under Il years Of age viii not be ad-
nittsd.
By aid Of military discipline, effective govern
ment Is established, and health, physical culturs
good order and industrious habits are promoted.
For Catalogues, or additional information, apply
to any Member Of the Faculty, o.
B. 3. JOHNSON, Saperintendent.
Ju1v 9A 1f0--3wE
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-08

or On Friday last some 10 live Africans
passed up the road to some point above
They were portion Of the cargo which was
recently landed at Mobile. We did not see
them but learn from others who did that they
were fine looking set of negroes Quite .
profit was made upon the cargo, the schooner
cast 81 600 the Captain was paid $500 per
month and the Seamen $50 per month, the
NEGROES cost S25 each on the coast The ves-
sei started with I05 and lost two on the route.
Total cost 5000 sales near $4,000. leaves
cie.r sain of S35 OOO. - Esltespsizs Nesps.