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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-13

MACKEREL.--iob bls extra large fat No ! Aaekerel
WI 20 bbs small NO 90 ,o,,s
Isls 10, sale by WM WALLACE SONS.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-13

HIGH PAGES FOR HRELIYGs-Messrs. Cock Close
Agents of city have during this season. hired boys
from ~ to "A years of age at Sl20 girls 10 to II yei
from $50 to Si5 and house servants from sf5
to $75 cooks, from $50 to 800; ordinary men, from
sl6Oto Ssb per This is unmstakeable evidence
that the Harpers Ferry riot has not diminished the de-
mand for saye labor in the Old Dominion.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-13

TELEGRAPH CoNsoLIDArIoS-The two companies owl.
ton have recently become consolidated and will con
Jointly occupy the office, Main street. near the EI
change Bank. This arrangement will take effect s
daYs.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-13

CRY CorScn.-A special meeting of the Council was
called last evening to take action the report of the
committee on the PoorHouse. Messre Saunders Graf
tan, Burr Eppes Mills Gretter and Roddey responded
to the call bit not constituting quorum they adjourn
ed We hope that the absentees are not afraid tOe
the mark III good cause.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-13
THE FAMILY JOURNAL,

has paying circulation throughout the entire South
handsome income be derived from It, With excep.
ton the ony literary published south Of Masons and
Dixon line and there be doubt large fortune u
maey be made from H. Subscriptions daily received from
Sratr In the South.
Tue Proprietor owing the fact that he able give his
teno snd presence the Journal willing dispose IT,
tire m 81 900 cash The cuory examination Into the
fairs the paper will prove this be the greatest bargain that
could ever be offered. Address C. II. MOORE a CO,
ORse Family Journal ia West Baltimore street,
Al -2ts baltimore
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-13

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
TRICT personal attention given 10 the sale Of Tobacco Wheat
- Flour and Agricultural Products generally Orders for
fertilizers groceries, &C. carefully and promptly executed
ja5-d2m
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-13
FOR THE PRESIDENCY

louisville, Jan. l2.-The Opposition members of the
Tennessee Legislature have nominated John Bell the
Union candidate for the Presidency.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-13

NOTICE 10 SH PPERS.-1he first steam Ef5>Ss,
er 10 leave here for New York. will be the YORK
TOWN, on III EsDAY, the 18th inst, at p NJ
Freight go by her will be received Monday next the l5
Inst - ~
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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-13
. RARE CHANCE
For Sale, the Great Southern Weekly,
THE FAMILY JOURNAL.

INHE proprietor Ills paper has suddenly called mpera-
lively and permanently South, and Is compelled In
quenc dispose the paper Immediately For the purpose
elec>g speedy SALE he will dispose Of 1t price far below its
real va
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-13
j. PANNILL,
Commission Merchant,
SH0CKOE WAREHOUSE BUILDING,

Jos PASsII- Of Richmond, THos BRUCE, Of HaiL{x
sG,neral Partnerh Special Partner
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-13

On motion of Mr. RAYMOND the following resolution
adopted
Rssolred That the President of the James River and
Kanawha Company be requested to inform this House
the reason if any, why the said Company has not an
swered the resolution adopted by this House, on the
second DAY of the present session. asking information in
relation to the States interest in said Company, the mum
Der Of employees N said company and their salaries, with
a comparison Of rheir tolls for the years 1920 80, 40
80, with their present tariff Of tolls.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-13

~ BIVtDEND.-The President and Drer
w. tors Of the Exchange Bank Of Virginia have deae
senannua dividend OF ~ per cent subject deduhsn
bonus, payable on 18th inst.
ja6-d2R P srROTHER Cashi,f
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-13

The Senate bill providing tor the appointment OF per
SONS TO visit and inspect the Lunatc Ayums Of the State
having been taken up, Mr.. Christian defended the West
eru Asylum against all nierences and imputatons. The
subject was laid over take up the unfinished business
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-22
The Elections.

There is much to be rejoiced over, and but
little to be regretted by the Democracy, in the
recent elections.
The gubernatorial result in Missouri was not
a test of the relative strength of Douglas and
Breckenridge. But it is no less significant
than gratifying fact that Legislature has been
chosen largely in favor of the reelection of
Green to the U. S. Senate, who made effective
war upon Douglas in that body and is stump
ing the State against him.
In Arkansas the Douglasites had no candi-
dates for Governor, Congress or the Legisla-
ture. Rector, Independent Breckenridge
Democrat, is elected Governor, CAN'T, Breck-
inridge Democrat, is elected in one District,
while in the other the gallant and intrepid
Hindman makes the landing beautifully over
Cypert, the Belleyerett candidate. The Vicks-
burg Wing crowed before it was out of the
woods.
In Kentucky according to Coombs late let
ter, the Dauglas faction came to his relief and
he is elected by large majority, though his
vote falls far below that which the Knothing
candidate for Governor, received last year
when he was defeated 1900 votes by Magoffin
(Democrat). The Democratic vote is hardly
ever polled at unimportant special elections.
In North Carolina, Ellis, Breckenridge
Democrat sweeps the field by from 6 to 10000
majority over Pool who took advantage of the
popular side of local issue, and was sustain
ed by the Knownothings and Douglasites
combined.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-22
The Grand Rally at Corinth.

This was glorious affair. We can person
ally attest the accuracy of the description
which the Memphis Avalanche gives of it
It is no fancy sketch. Seven thousand is
moderate estimate of the number of persons
present. The crowd was massive, immense.
every valley sent forth its stream-every
mountain its rill-and a mighty avalanche Of
people were there" The enthusiasm Of the
Democracy was unbounded. The warmth
Of their devotion to the undying principles of
the Democratic party was only eoualled by
their confidence of success in November
Thereof were representatives in attendance
from the adjoining counties Of Tennessee
counties of our own State adjoining Tisho-
mingo, and from middle Mississippi. All
were animated by the same patriotic spirit
The Democracy of Tishomingo will give a
good account of themselves in November. All
the members Of the State House of Repre-
sentatiyes, Messrs. Suratt, Bell and Boone,
who were elec.ed on the regular ticket in
that county at the last election, together with
the Senator, Col. McCord, are enthusiastically
supporting the candidates of the. National
Democracy. Our best informed friends enter
tain no doubt but that they will gain largely
on the vote of 1859, when the State was car
ried for the Democracy by twenty odd thou
sand majority.
The demonstration was success in every
particular. 1t reflected credit upon the
whole-souled Democracy of Tshomingo-an
honor which will be equaIled only BY the COM
plete triumph that will crown their hbors at
the polls in November
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-22
Missouri.

The friends of Breckenridge made no issue
with the supporters of Douglas in the late
State election in Missouri. They are now
organizing for the Presidential election, and
will undoubtedly carry the State. One ofour
most reliable Missouri exchanges, says:
"Outside of ST. Louis county, fully four
fifths of the Democratic party are for Breckin-
ridge and against Douglas. See the list of
Breckenridge papers published in the State,
given in another column
The st. Louis Bulletin publishes the follow.
ing important notices:
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
The undersigned, having at heart the well
fare of the democracy, and the success of dem
ocratic principles united some time ago, with
several other citizens of Missouri, in sugges-
ting the meeting of State convention, in
which the friends of Judge Douglas should be
represented, as well as those democrats who
still adhere faithfully to the principles of the
party as enunciated in the platform of the
last State convention. That suggestion has
been rendered nugatory by the almost unbro-
ken opposition ofthe friends of Judge Douglas.
We, therefore, submit to those democratic
voters who continue to stand upon the Mis-
souri, platform, and who are resolved to defend
and maintain the principles enunciated by the
National Convention which nominated Brock
inridge and Lane, the necessity of perfecting
the organization of the party, with view of
conducting the presidential canvass in the
State theoretically and successfully and to
that end we respectfully propose to them the
assembling of State democratie convention,
concentrating the strength ofthe party in sup
port of its ayowed principles, and of its chosen
candidates, Breckenridge and Lane.
TRUSTEN POLK,
JAMES s. GREEN.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-22
"A Document Worth Reading.

It is a matter of the most earnest soncl-
tude with the Southern Democracy, to recon
Gle the present course of the supporters OF
John Bell, whose anti-slavery record IS 50
obnoxious to their section, with the hign
Constitutional ground assumed in the Conyen-
ton of 81 and the preliminary meetings
which preceded it. In another column OF TO-
days paper may be found full account OF
the proceedings of meeting called by the
citizens of Central Mississippi, ''without dis
tinction of party, in Representatives, hail. IN
the city OF Jackson, on Monday the 9TH day
of May, 1849, for the purpose of taking into
consideration the course of many of the
Northern States, through their Representa-
tives and Senators in Congress and State Leg
islatures, upon the subject of the extension
of slave labor to the newly acquired Terrific
ries, and its existence in the District of CO.
lumbia.'
Prominent in this meeting, Judge Sharkey
and other leading champions of the present
know-Nothing party figured. His address
and the resolutions which they all adopted
by reclamation, ought tie be read by every
voter, and compared with the sentiments and
policy which they are now advocating, in
urging the election of John Bell with his
Black Republican record.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-22
Gross Insult.


During the sitting of the Statistical Con-
gress, which is composed of delegates from
all nations, recently convened on British soil,
Lord Brougham called the attention of Mr..
Dallas to the fact that in another part of the
house there was a delegate Of sable hue from
the Canadas, when the darkey arose and con-
graduated himself for being there, and in a
boasting manner exulted in the belief that he
was man. This would probably not have
been noticed by the delegates from the United
States. had there been no further demonstra-
ton on the part of delegates from sections
where slavery is not recognized; but this was
not the case-these delegates gave unmistak-
able evidences of appreciation to the remarks
of the sable delegate from the British Prov
inces, as IN contrast with the constitutional
recognition of property in slaves in this Gov
eminent Mr.. Dallas, and Judge Longstreet
of this State, promptly arose and left the hall,
leaving such indignities to be heaped upon
others.
Lord Brougham, the following day, advert
ed to the circumstance in an Apologize man.
ner, but we have not learned whether the
Americans returned, or showed their utter
disgust Of such uncalled for illusions by re-
naming away.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-22
Douglas opposed to Slavery, and IN
favor Of Emancipation.

We have always contended (remarks the
Montgomery AdYertiser) that the squatter
sovereignty policy of Mr.. Douglas grew out
of opposition to SLAVERY; for on no other
ground could this insidious and unconstitu-
tional measure of slavery restriction be based.
The following extract from the record con-
victs Douglas, beyond cavil, of the most rad
ical antagonism to slavery in the States where
it exists. He hopes first to cut off the growth
and expansion of the institution by means of
the mere power Of numbers in the Terrific
ries, and thus having broken down the eonsti-
tutional barriers for its protection, and having
let loose the floodgates of Northern sentiment
upon US, he expects, by means of Emigrant
Aid Societies and emancipation in the border
slave States, to finally accomplish the abolition
and overthrow of slavery everywhere. This
is the Douglas programme, and of course he
did not want to be fettered by the constitu-
tional principle of the equilibrium of free and
slave States, proposed and advocated by Mr..
Calhoun. But read the record, and then let
us see what Southern man will support
Mr. Douglas for the Presidency. We know
there are politicians at the South base enough
to vote for him, even with this black record
staring them in the face but we cannot be-
Eeve that the honest people, ever loyal as
they are to their section, will do the traitor
Gus deed.
Here is what Douglas said-eyery body
read :.
81 have already had occasion to remark,
that at the time of the adoption of the Con-
stitution there were twelve (slave States) and
six of them have since abolished slavery
This fact shoes that the cause of freedom has
steadily and firmly Advanced, actste slavery
has receded in the same ratio. We look for
tCard witt confidence to the time when Della
ware, Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky and
Missouri, and probably North Carolina and
Tennessee, soaU adopt one gradual system Of
emancipation, under the operation of which
those States must, in the progress of time,
become Free"
'Then, sir, the position of the Senator from
South Carolina is entirely impracticable. 1t
| is alsoinadmissable if practicable. It acOuId
revoluioise the fundamental principles Of the
| government. Il acould destroy the great prir,-
ciple of popular equality (not popular sover-
eignty) which must necessarily form the basis
of all institutions. IL acouZd be retrograde
Increment in an age ofprogress that aoould as
tonish the sOorld," Ito so amend the Constitu-
ton as to preserve an equilibrium between
the slave and free States. Appeadir Cong.
Globe, 1850, vol %, part l, page 81.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-22
Aafsnan County--Ths Breckenridge
and Lane club At Holly Springs.

=
we are enabled to bear testimony to
the zeal and enthusiasm with which the
Democrats of The Empire County" have
enlisted in the present contest. The nucleus
OF their organization is Breckenridge and
Lane Club at Holly Springs, the beautiful
and thriving county seat of Marshall-re-
nowned as the Queen City of North Missis-
sippi On Saturday evening last this asso-
cation OF Democrats assembled, together with
large number of citizens outside of the or
ganlzation, to organize for the canvass, and to
listen to addresses upon the political isshes of
the day. Hon. c. H. Mott, we'll known,
gallant and eloquent champion of the Demo
cratic cause.-The President of the association
Opened its proceedings in brief address,
accepting the position assigned him. 1t was
admirable in taste, and instinct with the spirit
OF genuine democracy. Our friend and able
contemporary of the Memphis Avalanche, NJ.
W. Cluskey, Esq, Secretary Of the National
Democratic Executive Committee, and author
OF that Indispensable vade nsecum Of politi-
clans and canvassers, the Political Text
Book" delivered powerful and effective
speech upon the questions involved in the
election and the merits of the tickets which
have been presented for the consideration Of
the country. As an argument it was logical
and in rhetoric and delivery it was fault
less, and its array Of facts was convincing
The accession of this young and fearless
champion of the Democratic cause in Ten
nessee and North Mississippi, cannot but
add muclfto the efficiency of the orgsniza-
ton in that quarter He is not less strong at
the musings than with his pen.
We have no fears but Marshall will poll
her usual large Democratic vote in November
next. With such men as her Autrys, Motifs,
Matthews, Featherstons, Phillips, Hudsons,
HAIRLESS, Greers and Upshaws, aided by an eff
Gent press, there can be no such word as fail in
the Empire County," Indeed the fires are
kindled in all North Mississippi The people
the honest masses who have more at stake
than all the politicians and office-holders in
Christendom put together--are not prepared
to break into pieces the only political organi.
zation which in its original strength has the
power to'protect and perpetuate their liberties
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-22

o. We would respectfully beg leave to
call attention to the advertisement of Browns
vile Female College which appears in to-
days paper. The institution has been estab-
lished upon the principle Of joint-stock
company by some enterprising citizens, and
an every way erudite and popular Faculty
procured to conduct it Buildings suitable
for recitation rooms are in course of construc-
ton, and viii be ready for use the coming
session Until college boarding house can
be built, nearly every genteel family in the
town and vicinity have consented to take
boarders at low rates, that no hindrance may
be in the way of those disposed to extend
their patronage to the institution. The loca-
ton is every way retired, pleasant and health
full, being eight miles north of Bottoms Depot
on the Southern Railroad, and in the midst of
a refined and moral community. The sub
scrptions for stock are sufficient to establish
the institution on firm basis, and inspire
hope that our neighboring village Of Browns
vile may soon become the Athens of the
South
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-22
Democratic Meeting in Clinton.

The Democracy Of Clinton and vicinity met
m Clinton on the 18th inst, for the purpose
offorming breckenridge and Lane Club. AZ
ter the house was crowded to overfowing,
DR.. Stokes moved that Mr. II. o. DIXON be
elected Chairman Of the meeting-canied.
8. II. Christman was appointed Secretary.
Il was then announced by the chair that the
Club was temporarily formed and nominations
for President, Vice President and Secretary
were in order. Col ]. r. Graves was elected
President and DR.. Ed. Banks, r. J. Steward,
II. 0. Dixon and DR.. G. Stokes were elected
Vice-Presidents. S. H. Chrisman elected
Secretary.
Col. c. Balls move was seconded and car
ried that the platform of principles adopted by
the National Democratic party in 1856 and
re-adopted in 1860 be so affirmed by this
Club and read at each regular meeting.
1t was further moved by Col. Ball that ever
second and fourth Friday night be the stated
time Of meeting-carried.
Mr.. h. 0. Dixon moved that the President
and Secretary be requested to act as commit.
tee Of invitation-carried.
DrS Banks and Stokes were appointed as
executive Committee, and on motion of Mr.
I. j. Bird, the President and Secretary were
added.
Dr. Stokes suggested the propriety of APP
pointing Financial Committee for the purpose
Of collecting money to buy such documents
and distribute them throughout this nsighbor-
hood IS viii enlighten the prejudiced on thetrue
principles OF the National Democratic party.
Messrs. I. II. Chrisman and T. ]. Bird were
appointed.
It was then moved, seconded and carried
tnat copy Of the proceedings of this Club be
sent to the Vicksburg Sun, Mississippian and :
Brandon Herald for publication.
]. R. GRAVES, Prest
T. Il. CHRISTIAN, Sec'y.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-22
ENO-
Cuba.

Cuba is now at the zenith Of her prosper
ty. Her present population is estimated a
i,168O00; of which nearly $4,000 ar
white inhabitants, 10000 free colored, 400,
600 slaves, and $4,000 Asiatics and Indians
The sugar estates are immensely productive
Twenty-three of the principal plantations
comprising about 10000 acres Of land and
1o,175 slaves, besides buildings machinery
&C., are valued at nearly $15,oo0o00. The
Cuban Messenger says p
1.-THE total amount CAST years CROP Of su.
gar from these 20 estates was 235, 1000 boxes
which, calculated at the prices Of last year, car
be estimated at $40 each box, would make
the value of their aggregate crops 81, zoe, 600
or over 80 per cent. more than the estimated
value of property. The expenses of manu-.
featuring, keeping the hands, fuel, &C., must
be deducted from that sum to see the real
profit, which, according to many planters
rarely net 10 per cent.
aWe merely give these few items for the
qualification Of some parties interested in the
sugar business, and as there are over 1000
sugar plantations in the Island, it will be east
" understood that the value of our principal
STAPLE must be great indeed, when the total
exports of this single article (sugar) from the
ports Of Havana and Mantanzas alone have
exceeded, during the years 1853 and 1850,
oyer 100000 boxes. When we can show
he total production of the Island, il win Be
,uch that the value Of the sugar cane produc-
ion alone has been over $50, 100000 per an
ium for several years. &
The Messenger asks what country with
population Of q million and half could show
similar result in any one article Of It's pro- ]
Iuction p
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-22

RALRoADs.-Push them along, keep them
moving. There can be no sensible argument
advanced that railroads do not and have no,
increased the wealth, happiness and cornior,
of communities. They are the great arteries
that feed the strength and body Of the Amer.
can people. They are the poor mans friend
By their means Of transportation he can "a
hither and thither on mere trifie. II is by
them that the prosperity and success of this
country has beenso wonderfully and MARQUIS.
ly advanced.
We wish that it South Carolina thew ira.
versed every section of our State. Men talk
about the taxes. talk about the dollar for dol.
lar, talk about the cost. Years ago when the
Spinning Jenny was invented the cry was. II
will ruin the common laborers' interest il win
injure his prospects for livelihood. Has Il
been so No such thing. Instead of this Il
has increased employment. Sowith railroads
they have and do increase business. MANY of
the districts Of our State are not penetrated
and blessed with railroads--we only wish
they were--but, thank God, we have The
consolation of knowing that such win eyentu-
ally be the case.
Yes. railroads win be built all over the State
We don't care what opposition. As one nee
passes away more intelligent race viii al.
low, who can appreciate what is desirable. and
who will wonder how ignorant their forehth-
ers were, how narrow sighted, how selfish,
how lost to every consideration Of all that Is
great, noble and magnificent We ask, what
noble understandings, what grand enterprises
ever were commenced without opposition p
All grand works either of science or art have
ever suffered persecution. Calico said that
the earth revolved around the sun. Il was
and he was prosecuted. Neverthe-
less the earth reyolved and does revolye.-
People say-some people-that the Blue
Ridge Railroad cant be built We say that Il
can and win be built So on with the Blue
Ridge Railroad, on with railroads in general.
they are the conductors ofwealth, the promo.
ers of prosperity, population and advance.
nent On with Railroads in South OaroI;na.
As Goethe said with regard 20 knowIedca
more light" we say, more Railroads. NsIo.
cry Rising San.