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The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29
Signs Bright !!

1t is pretty well ascertained that the Brock
inridge party have the Legislature of Missouri
by a decided majority. The Bell party was
utterly smashed out - 81
In Kentucky, the vote polled at the recent
election, is supposed to be about 40, 900 short.
Coombs (for Belly is elected by large ma
jority, but yet he did not receive as large a
vote as the Opposition candidate for Governor
at the previous election, and that candidate
,oas beaten 1900 notes,
For both Missouri and Kentucky, Mr..
Breckenridge has by far the best chance, es-
pecially as every day shows hoto dead Douglas
IS in North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Ala
pama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Texas. In
1ne iast-named State, the late elections have
gone Tor the Breckenridge party, $50 says the
Austin Gazette,) by notices. than 20, 900. {.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29
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5oRn Hsii saa ths Trsities aia,s fs.s
We clip the following from the Cincinnati
e1azette's report of the Bell Convention held
g. Clhillicothe, Ohio, on Thursday last:


we clip the following from the Cincinnati
eazette's report of the Bell Convention held
az chiilicothe, Ohio, on Thursday last:
After the committee had retired, the Hon.
L. u Campbell made speech. 1t was to a
large extent repetition Of his speech at Gin
clhnatl, but was more connected and in better
temper than that famous effort. Mr.. Camp
bell commended Bell and Everett, and init
mated that in case of lMf. Bells election to the
PRESIDENCY, captured fugitive SLAVES might
nave the right Of trial By jury-Mr. Bell hav-
ing at some time limited thathe t0as in taUor
OF aceoa ding such right"
Mr.. Campbell was in Congress for several
years with Mr.. Bell, and is supposed to be
somewhat familiar with his views. Mr.. Camp
bell was one of those who voted to expel
Brooks for chastising Sumner. II Mr.. Bell
is in fayorof amending the fugitive slave law,
SO that runaways shall have a trial by jury in
the Northern States before they are brought
home, the people of the South should know
it. AT any rate, the view that is taken by
his Northern supporters of his "past history
Will tI1O punt oOA'iN~j ~
made known to the extent of our circulation.
" Ex-Gov Washington Hunt, of New
York, was President of the Convention that
nominated Bell and Everett. lie is the lead
ing man of his party in the Empire State
According to the New York Times, in-a re-
cent speech made by him at Buffalo, speaking
OF the relation of his party ''to the interests
of freedom he said; We are safer friends to
JTeedom ttda tie Republicans are" He grave
ly asks: "Have the Republicans ever liberated
slave? Have they ever taken any steps to
do SOP Gov. Hunt thinks the Bell party
SAFER friends to freedom" that is, to anti
slaVeryism, than the Republicans are."-
What have Southern men to say to the senti-
ments of their Northern brother who pre-
sided over the Convention that nominated
Mr.. Bell
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29
A Douglas Elector' makes an Eloquent
Speech for Breckenridge and Lane.

Hon. John F. H. Claiborne, who was
placed upon the Douglas electoral ticket in
this State by the little knot of factionists in
the interest of the Squatter or semi-Aboli-
ton candidate, and whose pointed card re-
jecting the proffered honor o has been re-
produced in these columns, made glorious
speech in favor of Breckenridge and Lane, the
candidates of the National Democracy, in
New Orleans, on Saturday evening last.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29
Public Discussion.

By invitation Of the Young Mems Breckin-
ridge Club of jackson, Messrs. R. II. PUR-
DOM and ]. C. MOREHEAD will discuss
the political issues dividing the respective
parties to which they belong, at the Hall Of
the House of Representatives, on Wednesday
night, the 18th inst.
@The public generally. and the ladies
especially, are invited to attend.
jackson, Aug. 81, 1860.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

OF Hon. Howell Cobb addressed large
Breckenridge and Lane meeting in Atlanta,
Ga, on the 9th inst. 1t is said to have been
the largest political meeting ever held in that
place. Mr.. Cobb urged that it was the duty
ofevery Southern man to vote for Breckenridge
and Lane. The principles of Mr.. Lincoln he
showed to be vengeance, hatred and undying
hostility to the South and Southern institu-
tons. lie (Mr. Cobb therefore called upon
the people of the South noao to stand by their
rights, to cast aside their passions and party
prejudices, and to come together as brothers
with one heart, united in the defence of that
great doctrine of equality which is the vital
life-blood of the South. If that doctrine went
down, let them go down with it, and with it
rise up again, for the day of its regeneration
was not far distant
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29
Every Man to His Post ?

Our Democratic friends must bear in MIND
the importance of keeping their ranks closed
and preserving their organization for concen
trated effort at the polls in November. Cour.
age and enthusiasm in an army avail but little
if proper discipline is wanting. Our friends
in every county should enter at once, if they
have not already done 50, upon the work Of
organization. Let them form Breckenridge
and Lane o0bs, get up mass meetings, circu-
late documents which throw light upon the
respective positions Of the candidates, and the
questions involved IN the canvass, and do
Whatever else Is compatible with fair dealing
and may Be necessary to promote the good
cause. WshaFs registered Mississippi atwenty
hye thousand majority for Breckinridge"
and win not Be satisfied with vote less.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

vuA NosrRrnA-The majority Of hair washes, hair
Dyes hair toBie hair ola aud the numherssi ,, p.ra-
IONS are nov bebre the public under suoh
asAnt hypereecn and fantastic tss = We see parsde
~ snow window earts and newspaper hsadih Is hair
preparations are an humbags q he hr.t wsle,. ~
neal merit when thsy poses any Ia that they DO harm.
ilogp lard, whale oil lard Oh sweetoi secuted ana col
oted make up when IN boaatifa wrappers, ana Wire
mint glass bottles TIE costest character o. toncs md
when thus costy. DIT baptisd win some tris,hsbls
'srns And caught At BY rerant young ana cd obosA
sexes such h not tho character Of Professor Woods Hair
Restorative This gentiemaneome bsOre he world with
out any high or any uaer assoun
ding and startling catch penny tsf be sinpy advertise.
TAR IL expresses pseclsey-aad a.
Restorative ifActs Buy Prof Woods Hair Restorative
and As yon value your sceR aye your very bains apply
nothiHgelse for itmay be that you win set some wsnss
substpaee than perfamed lard Oh your sFanlum re
member woods Restorative for the h best atiel en-
tant. .'s eJuSe % 90. w&s-w SIN.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29
For the Missiissi,ppiia,
Major-General.
EDITOR: I find the following in the last

Mr.. EDITOR: I find the following in the last
Commonwealth s
Col. j. L. McCULLuM.-If this gentleman
the able editor of the Vicksburg Sun, will
consent to become candidate for Major
General Of this division of the Mississippi
Militia, he will receive the undivided support
disposition, in this portion of the Lords vine
yard, to allow the ofices-especially the mil
itary offices--to get into the hands of the sub
missionists. ita
merely wish to add that the foregoing is
cordially endorsed by the Democracy of
OLD KINDS.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

SToP THe FALsEHooD.-The latest and
biggest falsehood started by the frightened
squatters is that Chief Justice fancy is in
favor Of Douglas, and approEesofh his oonstruc-
ton Of the bred Scott decisioni If bold ly-
ing and unblushing Dragging can elect airy
one President Douglas viii surely be sue
ceSsfuL-M T. Day Book.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

J. B. Chrisman, candidate for Elector OF
President and Vice President, for the Fifth
Coneressional District of Mississippi. on the
Breckinridge and Lane ticket, and Gus. d.
WILCOX. candidate for the same office, on the
Bell and Everett ticket, will address the peo-
Die upon the political issues of the day at the
following times and places, to-wit:
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29
The Attacks on Mr.. Breckenridge.

Both wings Of the Opposition charge Mr..
Breckenridge with once having favored
Squatter Sovereignty, and to prove it, they
say he opposed in the kentucky Legislature
a resolution which declared that "any attempt
by Congress to deprive any State or Territory
of the Union OF the sole and exclusive power to
retain or abolish it slavery would be to dis
trust its (the State or Territory capacity for
selfgovernment, to encroach on its undoubted
right to control its internal interest and to
endanger the integrity of the Union" In our
estimation the proof adduced is directly
against the charge.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29
From tle Memphis AValnnehe. 7
Letter from Ex-Governor Wise, Of
Virginia. s.Ae
RoLIISroN, SEAR NoRFoLk, VA,


August 10, 1860. IA
GENTLEMEN sincerely thank you for
/ your tender of the special inequalities Of the
Young Mems Breckenridge and Lane Associ-
alton of Memphis on the occasion Of the
grand Democratic rally which you propose on.
/ the 14th inst. All my sympathies are with
you in this rally, and shall give to your
ticket my earnest support. There is no al
tentative for any lover Of the country, Of the
! Constitution, or of the South There is no
man | would meet with more pleasure than
the Hon. VIM, L. Yancey, OF Alabama i am
| a lover Of "the Union of these States,n and
it is upon the efforts Of honest bold and gifted
leaders like him, that It must depend for its
defence and pcrpetuity. It cannot be main
tanned by servile submission Of any one
section to any attempt at domination by an
other section. And it is cowardIy and base
now to conceal the fact that Shareholders in 3
the. South are called upon 10 maintain their
self-respect, as we'll as their rights Of persons
and of property Many may be restrained
by their caution from resortipg to decisive
measures; but the few brave men, who have
purpose and will, and sense Of honor, will
.see and feel and act upon The wisdom that \
decisive measures in vital and extreme cases.
forbid and repel aggression and revolution a
whilst indecisirs A-.sssur-s, patchwork Of j
compromise and concession, but invite wrong
and insult and at last will force men to yio-s
lent resistance when it will be too late to ar. |
rest revolution. When the conservative clc.
ment in the, North sees that there are vet
men in the South who can force revolution |
rather than be degraded in the Union: then !
the Union itself win be restored in its true
brotherhood. Have we purpose. will, sense !
of honor sufficient to arrest revolution II
we have, Breckenridge and Lane will be l
elected. If not--God spare me the sight Of
the consequences
Duties at home forbid my leaEingi II, but i
can't suppress the words l send you.
Respectfully, eS
~ HENRY A. WISE
To Messrs. ]. II. Raglan, J. Fl. Dawson. g.
N Tiov rommitton s5. - =
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

PRoF. RTcHARDsoN.-The Oaklhnd News
of Monday, says . We learn from the Fayette
Times that our kinsman, Wilson G. Richard-
son, has declined the call to Soule UniverS;tv
Texas, which he has been holding under al.
yisement for some time, and has accented |.
Professorship in Oakland College, in jefferson
county Of this State. The former must have
beena temptingofe but there can be no morr
eligible position in college life than the latter
In this, too, as in the other instance. he was
amid strong competition, the unanimons
choice of the President ofthe College and he
Board of Directors kolona Ne,rs 49,,
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

We beg leave to ask our distinguished con-
temporary whether he considers South Caro-
lima TO be State? If he does, then let him
give up his vain pretention of Mississippi Civ
ing the largest majority for Mr.. Breckin-
ridge Ia the next Presidential election. South
Carolina has no majority or minority in this
election. She is unit in support of Mr.. Brock
inridge.-Charleston Mercury.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

Coz. GnEs n. "Reminiscences
favored rs with The opportunity of hearing
an address on the political issues Of the day,
at Clinton. on Saturday evening last, by our
distinguished cotemporary. Col Giles N.
Hillysr of the Natchez Courier. While his
arguments in support Of bad cause were
weak and sophistical. he is fluent and win
ming speaker, and IS gifted to degree beyond
most others of his party, with the graces of a
high order Of eloquence.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

ALL RIGHT IN SMTH.-We publish in
another column, fine account of the debate
at Raleigh between Messrs. Minis and Merwin.
Another correspondent writes
The Democracy of Smith are all right
They are enthusiastic in behalf of Breckin-
ridge and Lane There is no division among
them. They are bitterly opposed to Douglas
There is not a SIM ie Douglas Democrat in
the county. The only sympathy the squatter
sovereignty chief has, comes from men who
have ever voted and battled against the regu-
lar democratic party. Leading Democrats
say that he viii not poll single vote in the
county of Smith
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

The Pos1TroN OF Gov. LETcHER OF vm-
GINIA.-A correspondent of the New York
Herald, who has been travelling about Virginia
with Gov Letcher, writes: a -,
1 may mention notable remark made to
me by Gov. Letcher. Speaking Of the pro-
liable contingency Of Lincoln's election and a
secession in some Of the Southern States
both Of which events he feelinsly deplored ;
az they might lead to a conflict between tho
Federal and some of tho State authorities-
ne sad with emphasis, But while | live no
Federal troops shall march across Yiryinia,
against State in arms for the defense other
sovereign rights and its equalityin the Union,
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29
The Address Of the National Executive
Committee.

We complete in to-day's paper the publ
cation of this address. It is mastery doc
ument, full of strong points, undeniable facts
and unanswsrabls arguments. It should be
universally read.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29
South Carolina.

We cut the following from the Mississip-
plan:
ALABAMA.-We have long claimed that in
proportion to population Mississippi will give
larger majority for Breckenridge than any
other State North or South. We say so yet:
but we confess that such intelligence as the
following, in the Mobile Mercury, concerning
public sentiment IN Alabama, begins to shake
our faith in the chances of Mississippi for the
honor ofthe prize as the banner State
A correspondent at Demopollis, writing to
Harvard us some subscribers, says that Demo
POLLS votes one hundred and eighty, and the
Presidential vote will stand:
Breckenridge and Lane. .173
Bell and Everett. ................
Douglas .........
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

0ST We regret to learn fromt the Port Glib
son Reyeille, that Mrs. Elicit, wife Of the Hon
Henry I. Elicit, Of that town, died on Mon
day last Mrs. Elicit was one Of the most
accomplished ladies in Mississippi. and she
will be missed from the society Of jackson,
whittier she always accompanied her husband
who was one of the ablest and most influen-
tial of Mississippi's Senators. - Taksburoo
Wing. ss u 'ieois u y /
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

FATAL DuEt.-on Thursday of last week
4 duel was fought in the Indian Nation, be-
tween DR.. Mitchell and Mr.. CAN'T opposing
candidates for Congress- in the late election In
Arkansas, in which Mr.. CAN'T, the successful
aspirant, was killed. a. $ Il
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29
FOR PRESIDENT:
John C. BRECKENRIDGE,
Public Speaking.

I;v;nvston Minis and D. o. Merwin, candl,
49, fos Presidential Electors, in behalf oil
"a aseI n y. and Opposition parties, re-
srsct;yeIy. for the Fourth Congressional DIS
tset vii address the people ct the following
.,I..as and times
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

Green G. Chandler, Esq, will address the
people on the Presidential question, and in
defence of Democratic principles, at the fol-
lowing times and places:
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

A DEnoonArlc TElUnrH N KEsrucrY.-
There wss one election in Kentucky which
the oppositionists have iorgotten 70 mention
It Vas the election Of Hon B. J. Peters TO he
once ofJudge ofthe Court ofAppeals IN the
first judicial District, By leoo majority. BE
was the regular nominee Of Democrats
(Breckinr;dce9 Convention.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

OF LrE IssunAscE.- We direct attention
10 the statements Of the New York Life Insur-
ance Company and the notice of its agent, D.
n. Barrows Esq, in this days paper 1t viii
be seen that the Company has nearly two
Millions Of assets, well invested, for the pur-
Pose Of meeting losses, and Is no doubt IN all
respects worthy ofpuhlic confidence.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

or We are rejoiced to find that the re-
nowned Chemist Of New England, DIR, AxEE.
has at length turned his attention to the dis
order which hangs like blight on oar COM
munity. OuB section IS as healthy as any
other. with one single exception, and that IS
the Fever and AgUe. which haunts us on
every side. But his remedy does cure, as we
should know It must, Il he made Il. Cast
out this baleful distemper from among us. and
ours isone Of the l0yliest spots in the West
Sentinel, Fairfield, howas Aug. colin
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

OF The Baltimore Patriot says: a If we
cannot elect our men, (Bell and Everett it
win Be better Jar rs IS well as the country,
that Locoln should Be elected rather than
any Democrat
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

or We learn that it is the intention Of the
Hon. Richard w. Thompson, Of Indiana, to
visit the South this summer, in advocacy Of
Bell and Everett. The States Of Tennessee
and Mississippi are certain to hear from him.
- Wig.
The States of Tennessee and Mississippi
nave just heard from your friend Richard w.
thompson, and in the following disreputable
sonnectlcn. The Cincinnati Commercial of
, ne 18th inst, gives an account of speech of
nj thompson at Terre Haute. in which he
Saaa, he had served in Congress with Mr.
Lincoln and bore testimony o his sterl;n. =
eegrity His record upon the nepro ! ,,es,; -,
was entirely satisfactory to him 1890 ~.
eotes q Mr. Lincoln and his oaon sasoe nc
same y lie scas glad Mr.. Laealn LIZ III I've sae
nominated because he regarded his aee'
as triumph Of conservatism. ovsr sseti
The speech continues the Commercial 1919
ally leaned to Lincoln and was NOT $3.50,
altogether salutary, 1--WE suppose not0 by the
Belleverites. Thompson Acknowledged him
self Bell man, but confessed that Bell baa
no chance of success. And this is the IA
whom the Wing would fain see on the stumn
IN Mississippi Sun.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

90lr The Canton Commonwealth paws the
speech recently delivered there by Col. I. S.
Martin, Of this city, many well-merited. com
pliments- Itsays, that It was strong in arrrl-
ment, convincing in reason. and eloquent
! th p sHAving the happiest effects upon
all democtats who heard it.--Snh. 81 ~
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" Noble and True"

On the 21st Of December, 1858, Hon. Johr
c. Breckenridge made political speech a
Frankfort, KY. Towards the close of it, after
complimenting the Northern Democracy, he
said:
There is another element at the North
not large, but noJke and true 1t consists Of
the scattered cohorts of the old Wing party
Of men like Everett, Choate and their associ-
ates, whose conservatism, culture and patriot.
ism rebelled against the Republican alliance
Union Guard, Washington, d. C.
If Mr.. Breckenridge made use of the above
language he could not have said as much for
Mr.. Bell. When, last year, the proposition
came from the more conservative God save
the mark!) of the Black Republicans, that the
Southern Opposition should unite with them
to defeat the Democratic party, Mr.. Bell ex-
pressed himself as ready to thus cooperate
and coalesce with the Black Republicans
Even in our own State, the Vicksburg Wing,
and other Opposition journals, flvored the in
lannon's combination. Mr. Bell was spoken of
as a man who would meet with their support.
Mo- Mr.. Breckenridge could never have said
of Mr. Bel, the Constitutional Union" can
didate for the Presidency, that his 'conserva-
tisn, culture and patriotism rebelied against
The Republican, alliance
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

no Asthsnl NetAsrsi Dr. Eaions InlSs,il. O.,
dial stsAavsIsissnsns IN aaO,Asr column. - -
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~ We would eall Ne attention a. -, 49,. -,
advertisement q Prof o J. wood 8 Cav IL R.s,or,.
tlvsh smother coldnn. IN ~ ,Is.shSs :. ~
.ilsg I is5l '..lss q ssa = - q VI Z.
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OF The Ohio Statesman gets off the fol-
lowing:
Seward says 'the last Democrat is born"
OF course, but the next amt and there are
lots more coming.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29

0FThe Bell mass meeting and barbecue
at Amite station in Louisiana, last Monday,
turned out to be noisy failure. AT put Is
or 20 of the young Bell Ringers" of New
Orleans, with a band Of music and several
flags, came up to give eclat to the grand
demonstration but to their great surprise
the citizens had turned out en- masse to the
tune of % 1or 80. Bell-ringing seems to be
in rather bad odor about Amite.- Southern
journal
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To Messrs. ]. II. Raglan. J. Fl. Dawson. G
@. Clay Committee. q - 81
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Public Speaking.

InS PVof'I0 " m p ~
tend.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-29
Public Speaking.

Our exchanges IN the District are reque
to publish the above list.
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JOHN C. BRECKENRIDGE.
His friends have designated the 9TH of Sep
TENDER next as the time for the address, and
White Sulphur, Scott county, Ky, as the
place of the meeting. a tremendous assem-
blage Of the people is anticipated.