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The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07
Lincoln's Threat Against tie South.

Lincoln's home organ, Wentworth's Chicago
Democrat, flushed with the confidence of VIC
tory, reproduces the following extract from
his Leavenworth speech last winter, to show
how he intends to deal with the South in the
event the North should succeed BY brute
numbers in giving him majority of votes in
the electoral college. Let the people of
Mississippi read, reflect, and then act regard
less of the buster of this insane and wretched
fanatic:
"While you elect Presidents, we must sub
mit-neither breaking or attempting to break
up the Union. If we shall constitutionally
elect President, it will be our duty to see
that you also submit. Old John Brown has
been executed for treason against State. We
cannot object, even though he agreed with us
in thinking slavery wrong. That cannot ex-
cuse violence, bloodshed and treason. 1t
could avail him nothing that he might think
himself right. So, fconstitutionally we elect
a President, and, therefore you undertake to
destroy the Union, it giU be our duty to deaL
NTH you as old john Brotcn has Jeea deaH Nth.
We shall try to do our duty. We hope and
believe that in no section will majority so
act as to render such extreme measures
necessary"
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07
Close of the Campaign.

The most important political campaign re-
corded in the history of the Republic, closes
to-day. Ordinary partizan contests are dwarf
ed into insigniicance when compared with the
magnitude Of the issues which this days work
will decide. These issues we have spared no
labors in our humble sphere of action, to pre-
sent clearly to the minds Of our readers.
Whatever may be the general result of the
election, we will repose to- night in the full
consciousness that Mississippi will have per-
formed her part at the ballot box to prevent
the accession to power of party pledged TO
destroy the national compact and to annul the
conditions upon which the Union was formed.
For whatever results will inevitably flow
from startling reality like that, her sons at
least will be blameless.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07
The South Aroused.


Steamer FIirt, Oct. 20, 1S6O.-Messrs. e.
itors.-I amjust returning from Richmond,
Va. The whole country from Montgomery,
Ala to Richmond is ina blaze. minute men"
along the whole line of the railroad can be
seen at every town and station. Men of all
parties now begin to manifest spirit of re-
sistance to the Black Republican feeling that is
sweeping the States from one end to the other.
Inclesed please find Petersburg Bulletin.
which viii give you some insight into the state
OF excitement that moves the people to act
and think for themselves. There appears now
to be but little doubt in the mind Of any one.
but that Lincoln will be elected. Let us pre,
pare for resistance, for the time has come for
all who love the South and their homes to act ct
Let as prepare for resistance. Yet strange a
it may appear, it is nevertheless true that
there are many Bell men to be found in he
South, who say they are willing to submit to
LincoIn's election. Such sentiment should
cause them to blush for shame. You will see
from the inclosed that the right spirit is pre-
yailing in Virginia and South Carolina God
grant that it may become general throughout
all the Southern States.
Yours truly, j. d. DREIsBAcH
Correspoadence. Mobile MercurU
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

POPULATION OF MISSISSIPPI. Through the
politeness Of the Secretary Of State we have
been permitted to compile comprehensive
table of the population of the State of Missis-
sippi as returned to that Office by the officers
appointed to take the United States Census
during the summer Of 1860.
The table viii be found complete so far as
the returns have been received, and the in
crease of population viii probably be swelled
about 10000 when the full returns shall have
been obtained
In connection with the above table we also
publish complste list of County Officers fol
the whole State, as elected on the first o.
October 1850. These documents combined
will be found Of great value in the counting
room, offices ofcierks of courts, &C., &c.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07
ALI for Resistance.

We never have seen in Montgomery so
large or brilliant an audience as that which
greeted Mr.. ToombS, at the New Theatre, last
evening.
Its estimated that there were . 900 persons
in the house and the street near the entrance
was all the time blocked with people
Of those present 500 to 600 were ladies,
who made the Dress Circle and Parquette
perfectly radiant Mr. Toombs was evidently
gratifed at the patronage" Of the ladies.
We will not attempt now to criticize the
speech or refer even to its salient points. 1t
was speech to Southern people, for Southern
Union--it abounded in historical truths, stern
logic, and eloquent appeals. 1t taught US to
resist Lincoln at all hazards. And the people
received it with shouts of applause such as
have seldom been heard here. Towards the
close, the whole scene was the very madness
of enthuSiaslD-u 0ufqoI1Pry Mail
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

VINO is HE ?-The New York Herald
says that rumor is rife in Washington that
distinguished Southern statesman has been
approached, and has consented, on certain
conditions, to accept, in the event of Lincoin's
election, the post of Secretary of State. We
are curious to know who this distinguished
southern statesman" can be- We hope he
u not an Alabanian. Have we statesman
who IS thirsting for big office D? diving for
fat office If we have, we hope he NAV
die before he pollutes the State Of Aiahama
by acting as Lincoln's Secretary Of State.
Let him die Of thirst--if thirst he mnst.--
before he disgraces the people who have made
him distinguished - Montgomery Ma1
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07
Secession,


Gen. L. p. Walker, a distinguished leader
of the Alabama Democracy, in the course of
recent speech, uttered these sentiments
In reply to the question. "what would he
do if Lincoln was elected ?'' Gen. Walker
said, drawing himself up to his full hight. and
in the sublmest strain of eloquence, that come
veal or come woe, so help him God, he would
not submit, and that he would take the banner
of the Constitution, and plant it where the
honor or safety Of the South demanded, and
that he would defend it with his life and for
tune against Sa-acens or Moors His answer
was noble and grand, and nobly was it an
swered By the crowd. One old gentleman
whose white locks and lettering form indicated
that he had run his "three-score years and
ten,n called Gen. Walker to his chair, after
he closed, and with tears running down his
cheeks, said, General. wish was young,
would fight and die with YOU" do not
honestly believe, except two or three Douglas
leaders, that there were half dozen in the
crowd that dissented from Gen. Walkers
speech. Our people are now thoroughly
aroused.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07


C1orHINsrrSamuel Lemley the well known
and gentlemanly merchant who has been for
years in the clothing business INCUR city, has
on hand and is constantly receiving every de-
scription of gentlemen and boys clothing
winch he offers for oalya small advance.
His business suits for gentlemen are OF the
finest and latest st5ies-his dress suits VIII
not fail to please the fancy of those who ad-
mire fine clothes and genteel fit. In short
Mr.fL. has on hand every article that IS wan
ted in his business. Persons visiting our city
will do well to cali and examine his clothing.
His son William, an accommodating salesman
will spare no pains n showing and selecting
al articles that may be called for. Go to
7 su1lavfS
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

VIRGINIA AND THE SECESSION QUESTION
A Washington dispatch says: A leading and
Influential member OF Congress from Virginia
left here day or two ago, and before leaving
be stated to friend that he had noidea, in the
event Of LincoIn,s election, that the delegation
from Virginia would take their seats in the
House Of Representatives 1t is stated, on the
very best authority, that meeting OF the del
egstion, including Senator's and Representa-
lives, has been called, and will take place sew
eral weeks prior to the converting of Congress.
The object Of the meeting is only known to
the initiated
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07
Speech of Maj. D. W. Sanders


One of the abIest and most ELOQUENT
speeches which have been pronounced in the
Representatives Eall during the present can
Tass. was delivered on Friday evening by
Maj. D. ". Sanders of Holmes. Evincing
his thorough familiarity with the issues in
VOWED in the Presidential canvass, his words
of wisdom, patriotism and eloquence, deliver
ed with rare grace and. fluency. went home to
the hearts and the understandings of his andi-
tors and were recelsed with frequent demon
STATIONS of approval. Among the many bril-.
liant young men who are the light and the
hope of the Commonwealth of Mississippi
Mai. Sanders stands the ranks ofthe fore
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07
The Taking of Harper's Ferry.


The Republicans of Boston had torchIight
procession the evening of the 18th inst, the
anniversary of the JOHN BRowN assault on
Harper's Ferry. The Wide Awakes OF the
city and neighbOring towns participated,
amongst them the Lincoln and Hamlin Clubs
of the 9Th Ward composed entirely of negroes
A leading feature of the procession was car
rage drawn by four horses, containing the
abolitionist w. j. Brewster, who was recent
ly elected from North Alabama, and carrying
banner on which was Inscribed
1.-THE MASSACHUSETTS scHooLMAsTER,
BANIsHED FROM ALABAMA.
Ansscer to Mr.. Fancy"
Utterly lost to all sense of honor must be
the party which tolerates such scene as this.
A more brutal, ruffianly and murderous out
rage than the attack on Harpers Ferry never
occurred, and yet its anniversary is celebrated
in a community supposed to be civilized
0E Ex- Gov Paris c. Dunning, of Indiana
one Of the ablest and warmest friends of j Judge
Douglas in that State has come out for Lin
coin Chicago Democrat.
This man Dunning who has declared for
Lincoln, was leading partizan of Douglas
IN the Charleston Convention.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07
From Lexington.

LEXINGTON, KY, October 3oth-Vice Pre-
sident Breckenridge authorizes the announce
mcnt that the letter published over his sigma
ture, purporting to be addressed to DIR. j. I.
P. Cohoon, of Z. City. N. G. under date of the
5th instant, is forgery. He has written no
sncl, letter.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

Or The Grand Trunk MagnOlian cautions
its readers against proving abOlitionist nam
ed r. E. Smith, who. it says, was arrested
some twelve months ago, in Yazoo county,
and ordered to leave, because incendiary doc.
uments were found in his possession, and other
proof was furnished of his being an abolition
iSt
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

The CrTY HoTEL-NEw HOTEL IN New
ORLEAEs.-The preparations made and hber-
atty displayed by the proprietors Of the City
Botel, during the recent Yancey demonstra-
tom in New Orleans, was remarked by all
In this connection, We viii mention that
Messrs Morse & Moore, the prOprietors of the
City Hotel, wilt open the q st. James," new
and elegantly furnished hotel on the 18th in
slant, located on Magazine street. between
GraRier and Natchez, in the centre Of business.
All the modern improvements will be intrO-
duced; rooms elegantly and comfortably fur
nished, ventilation excellent, and all lighted
with gas Of their own manufacture. Thsy
will make arrangements to easily accommo-
date five handred guests. Especial attention
has been given to accommodate ladies, making
sit unsurpassed in that respect by any South
err hotel.
The same proprietors will also keep open
the City Hotel, which has been long and ia
Torably known to all Mississippians who visit
the Crescent City, sither on business or plea
sure. Wetake great pleasure in recommend
ing Messrs. Morse & Moore to our readers as
perfect gentlemen, clever and accommodating
. N thslr disposition, and who do al in their
power to administer to the pleasure and COM
fort Of their guests.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

WILL WE BE JUSTIFIED ?-The following
Is an extract Of letter of w. II. Lawrence.
a Northern man. We should be glad to know
that such were the views of any considerable
portion of the Northern4masses
Far be it from me to aggrayate the com.
plants on tne part OF the South. But, if a
creating a survive war, exposing through mis-
sonaries Of Abolition and incendiary pnbIica-
tons (for the distribution of which the Post
Offices are to be made subsequently the pro-
perty Of the planters to confagration and ruin.
and their wives and daughters to horrors IN.
finitely worse than death, no humane man.
however ardentiy attached to the Union,
could object to their anticipating the fatal
blow, not only by refusing obedience to the
Federal authorities, but BY even invoking, as
did our ancestors of the Revolution, foreign
aid
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07
Important Accessions to the Consfitu-
tional Democracy. 60

Those who know John AdoIphe Sieur ysiu
never dream of imputing his adherence 10
Douglas in the first place, or his remuneration
of him in the second, to other than motives of
the highest character:
RIcHLAND PLANTATION, le -
Parish Of lberville, Oct. 22, 1860
Dear Sir:-You will not perhaps lie snr-
prised to hear that have dropped my onre
iavorite candidate for the Presidency, Stepben
A. Douglas, and now give my earnest sun,
port to those gallant defenders of the Conet;-
tutional rights of the South, Breckinridge a,ai
Lane. 1t is only after mature reflection that
have come to the conclusion, and NV reason
must be too apparent to every Southern mind
to need explanation here.
In taking this step, hope my Old p,ait;e.l
friends and associates will not impuvn mn,
motives, as | am actuated BY copHiction tbc,
Southern interests and honor detsand Il or
me. II, Notwithstanding should s. sssa;loI
shall ever be ready to defend mvself cor,a
the attack from whatever quarter il NAV
Having taken my stand upor3the only nlat-
form of any political organization which epnn
ciates the great constitutional doctrines ,r
Equality and Justice to all sections az ,bo
country | am prepared to abide by tt
come tceai or tooe"
Yours VERT truly,
JOHN A. SIGrR
r s.-You may make such disposition Of
this letter as you may deem proper.
Hon. A. TALBOT, Plaouemine
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07
I ours verN trnlY.

ThH GREAT pisoOvrRr or THr AOk-'sPrOt 0. J. wood
In the discovery his uhrivaied Hair R,,,,-.,,.
conferred upon mankind lasting henest 49,
ereign remedy for all diseases OF the hair Ia. -,
discovered Never known to fail Of accomp,,.h,. N
that's claimed for II thousands now dallg upe 4, ,e
finite advantage 10 themselves. Every dav ths n,,,.,
tors receive letters tsstifyIag its merits ma ,pu
ting the benefit resulting nrOm its us,.
To thSse who are IN this way afflicted ~. go =.
mend the Hair Restorative as safe aud rlIa6le rcpl
SEQ the advertisement in another column wbsr,n IN
be fonnd 'ostinonal from Rumcroua wsi Known an.
ana mdlv'dnaA oetiseO. w&Swsm.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

THE ATrIrUrz OF TExAs.-A letter from
= distinguished gentleman Of Texas says !:
> ain Texas we are all for secession in the
event of Lincoln's election, you can rely on
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

sr The Houston (Miss.) Petrol says In
reading over our exchanges to-day, we coun-
ted no less than thirty-two hangings of Yankee
Abolitionists which have occurred in the
South in the last three weeks. Truly, the
good work is progressing.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

0rThe New Orleans, jackson and Great
Northern Railroad has made the same arrange
ments as to freight snd passengers to the Gen.
trail District Fair, which other roads have
,m.de-t;ckets for the excursion pay but one
way; freight to be charged to the fair, nothing
from il. unless it changes ownership.
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ISAAC /. STEVENS.
n. q. r. DAwsoSs Esq, Selma, Alabama

TREAcHERY AeKsowLEDeER = Since the
Election, says the fPa Patriot & Union, For
ney,s Prsss. the leading Douglas o.ganin this
State, exults over the defeat of Foster and nd.
mitssths agency Of the staight-out Douglas
men in accomplishing that result. In an ar
ticle deploring the fraud by which Mr.. Leh-
man was cheated out Of the return from the
First Congressional District the Press says
aThe Republican party have just achieved
a magnificent triumph, and in the joy with
which they hail this triumph they haze be
sympathy 81 thousands Of honest DeBaorrat.p
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07
Election Retains /!

Dur friends in tie several counties will
confer great favor by forwarding the vote OF
the county as early as they can obtain the
; complete returns.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

HARRIS, PLow.--The attention Of planters
IS respectfully called to this celebrated subsOil
pillow which has taken the premium, as we
are informed, at all the Fairs where exhibited.
: The subsoil pillow can be obtained at the
manufactory Of Messrs, Phillips & Kells of
this city.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

6FWe are indebted to Mr. Carlisle of the
News Depot for the n. Y. Weekly Herald
and Times newspapers of the 22d.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

THE LATEST PoLrTIcAL CANARD-A Wash
ington letter writer is at the trouble of re-
cording "current-rusa on "reliable au-
thority," Of couIse, "that seven Southern
States, acting through secret commissioner,
have already obtained pledged from Napo-
leon to protect Charleston as free port in case
of secession
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

PLANTATION FOR SALE.-We call attention
to the advertisement of Mr. j. B. Richards,
of fine plantation for sale on the Yazoo
river.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

Mas WINSL0w.-An experienced mrs. A., -
physician, has Soothing Syrup, k- children ,ee,s,,.
which so greatly aeiItatesthe process Of teethD ~
ening The gums reducing all infanA,sn-win Az =,
pAin and Is sure 70 reguate the bovels Depend pan
m"thers' Il viii give rstto yourselves, ana relss,nd
health 70 your inAnts Perfectly sas n al cnssoa. n
advertisement IN another column. AUG 80 so-ss,,,v
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fy- We would call the attention OF our readers
10 the advertisement of Prof. o. j. Woods d Co.'s
Hair Restorative in another column.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07
MARRIED.

On the 9th of November, by Rev. w. I.
Barton. w. L. Nugent, Esq, of Greenville,
Miss, to Miss Eleanor +. Smith.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07
SENATOR TONES AND THE LADrEs.--The

SENATOR TooMBs AND THE LADrEs--The
Columbus (Ga.) Times, of the Both, says:
Senator Toombs wore in the streets of CO.
lumbus, Saturday, the "blue cockade" given
him by the fair ladies of Montgomery. God
bless them We are for them and Union
with them, where love, harmony and good
feeling exists, but are opposed to any other
sort of Union.
The night that the Senator spoke in Mont
badge of secession.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07
Gen. CASTS PositiOn---A Letter from
the Chairman of the Central Demo-
cratic Committee.

NATIONAL DEMocsAT1o Executive Cox-l
MTTTEE ROOMS,
WAsFlnFGToN CITy, October IL, 1860.
Mr. DEAR Sin: am in receipt of your let
ter of October 4, making inquiries in reference
to Gen Cas-.
Gen cass abides by the bred Scott decision
and is in favor Of the election Of Breckenridge
and Lane. This IS well known to every one
here. Il IS well known in Michigan. The
Douglas Convention there treated him with
great indignity, and refused 10 invite him to a
seat in the Convention; no better proof could
be given Of bis devotion 10 sound principles.
Very truly yours,
ISAAC /. STEVENS.
IT N d nAwsa,SE Fso Selma AIaba,.a
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

~ ouERY-Hsvs. you have seen TIA, Bic
Indian IN another column, boiling Roors, Ranss
and LhAvEs, for the Cherokee Remedy
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07
ABoL1r1oN1sr WHIPPED AND SENT Orr

ABoLTTIoNIsT WHIPPED AND SENT Orr
The Montgomery (Ala) Mail, of the 31st,
says:
a man by the name of SeawelI, John
Brown emissary, was taken up by the citizens
of Line Creek, in this county, day or two
since, for tampering with slaves. A meeting
of the citizens was held, and after a strict ex-
animation, the proof was overwhelming
against him, and he was severely whipped and
ordered off He seemed to be well posted in
all John Brown matters, and was endeavoring
to incite the slaves to servile instruction,
&c, telling them that they would all be free
after the election; that Lincoln would be
elected, &c. This villain, Seawell, is about
fifty years of age, and of VIGOROUSLY bad char
acter
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

= - Mothers! Mothers Dr.. EatOns Infan,,,.
Oordia. SEQ advertisement in another column.
mAreh33 '60-wIy.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

Va are authorized TO announce R. C. KERR
ns q candidate for reel ection to the Office Of
Mayor Election first Monday in January.
We are authorized to announce E. P. RUSSELL
Is Candidate for Mayor.
A. MORGAN, is candidate Tor Mayor of the
City Of Jackson.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

n- Mothers Mothersi DR.. Eaton's Infantile Cor
dial. See advertisement In another column.
marches 80 WV.
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CRANBERRIKs, fresh and fine, can be nao
at the store of II. Il. Smyth, in this city.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-11-07

eB- Blood Food! Blood Food See advertise
mont in another column. march 20 '60-ly,
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ty- Sanford's Liver lnvigorator and Cathartie
Piils-a very valuable medicine. Read tho advsr-
tisement In cur paper. MARCHES 60-Iy.
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CoPIAH CouNTY LAND FOR SALE.-A fine
tract of land is offered in our columns to-day.
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Interesting to Shareholders.

SEEvILE INSTRUCTIONS AND THEIR REMEDY
WHAT THE REPUBLICANS MEAN BY "PRoTEC-
TON" PLEASANT INTERPRETATION OF
THE CONSTITUTION. THE WAY LINCOLN
WOULD ''PAcIFY'' INSURGENTS, ETC, ETC.