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The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-01
Correction.

The preamble to the resolution of Mr.
Starke is reprinted to correct typographical
error occurring in the 18th line of the former.
1t was printed ''nien and States,'' but should
have read "menaced States" &C.:
WHEREAS, The Government of the United
States is now in a condition of discrganization
in its legislative department because of a diff.
ference between the slaveholding and non
slaveholding States, in their construction of
the Constitution thereof and the agitation and
discussion of the slavery question; and
whereas, the sovereignty and territory of the
State of Virginia has been invaded by armed
traitors to the Constitution and Union, and
the destroyers of the domestic tranquility and
peace Of the Southern States; and whereas,
such invasion was promptly met and repelIed
by the descendants Of that people who were
first in declaring the rights of the colonies !;
and whereas, there are no Indications or prom
ises of peace and safety for the rights and
honor of the menaced States in the future, on
the subject matters of controversy and
whereas, the Governor of the State of Vir-
ginia has invited conference with the States
who love and revere the Uiion, and whose
safety, honor and peace are involved and
whereas, the State of Mississippi has always
cherished the highest respect and admiration
for the 'tmother'' of States and statesmen.
and her fidelity to the compact of union be-
tween the States.
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venerable Chief just already over eighty
years Of age; am eskhat the majority Of
his associates are of seventy. How long
can these old men h0as put! When they are
gone, and the gentlen on the other side of
the Chamber shall has taken possession of
the executive and slative Government,
what will happen? t bench now adorned
by Taney, by Cat9e4, by Nelson, and by
other illustriors Judge know not what to
say,) will be oceupiaby such gentlemeIloas
those on the other 81 the Chamber. When
that day comes, wEE will become of the
Dred Scot decision bshind which am asked
to entrench myself Nf,it will pass away as
the baseless fabric of vision" These Sena-
tors and other persos sutside the Chamber
who sympathise witt seIn, viii carry their
opinions upon the be- and will as remorse-
lessly overtern the k;on rendered by the
present judges IS tie euld oserturn a de-
cision sounding IN dolIals and cents.
Yat. lies 5ciofe us, seeing them
as we do, we are asked to give up all struggle
to maintain our constitutional rights through
the law-making power of the Government,
and to rely entirely on the courts. Sir, 9TH
ers may pursue that course which to them
seems best; will pursue my own, and leave
time, the great tester of all truths, to deter
mine whether l am not right.
Sir, l have investigated this question, |
think, in all its bearings, have sounded it to
its deepest Depths have run through it in all
its various ramifications, and the deliberate
settled conviction Of my own mind-l should
be unworthy Of my country if did not live
up to that conviction-is, that slavery can
only be maintained by legislation, positive
legislation, and that you are bound to give it
hat protection the same which you give to
other property. By that mean protection
suited to its character al 4 to its description,
lot meagcrly and stintedly dealt out but
ully and freely, according to the guarantees
# the Constitution under which we live.
With this shall be satisfied; with less than
his will not be satisfied am for this, be
ause this is guaranteed to me by the Consti-
ution and the Union under the Constitution.
am for it, because think these guarantees,
arried out in good faith, will perpetuate the
Union, and that nothing else will. The Union
annot and ought not to exist unless every
itizen Of every State gets all that the Con-
titution guarantees to him.
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Of With reference to the gold discoveries
of Missouri, II, D. Wilson, Esq, of St. Lau:s,
writes to the News Of this city, that there has
been found but little gold dust, yet thinks
there is an inexhauslhle supply of gold in
South Eastern Missouri, existing with p,ati-
mum in hornblende rock, alloyed with iron.
To getit, the rock must be Sme'ted and treat
ed with acids. Taking specimen rock as a
fair basis for calculation, he estimates the cost
of ton at three thouand dollars, and the
product at ten thousand. The platinum is
almost as valuable as gold. There is, no
doubt, an inexhauStible treasury of wealth
hiddep beneath the soti Of the Empire State
of the West.-Springfeld (0ho) Ruaiiss.
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For The Mis5issippidn.
Secretary Of State.

EDITOR MIssIssPPIAN:-Dear SRI see
the names of several gentlemen proposed as
Democratic candidates to fill the place made
vacant by the death Of Hon. 3. Il. Webb. In
suggesting the name Of Hon. jackson Mill
saps, of Copiah, as a candidate foy Secretary
Of State, it is not my desire to disparasc
the claims of any gentleman, bnt to bring be-
fore the people, the maa, who, after Col Webb.
was the choice of the last Democratic State
Convention. His claims were fully canvassed
before the Democratic Convention, and as he
was endorsed by that Convention, after Col.
Webb | think it would be just, right and
proper, that he should DO declared the Demo-
cratic nominee to fill the present vacancy in
the Office Of Secretary of State.
A MEMBER OF THE CONVENTION.
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The South Carolina Mission to Virginia.

The following proceedings were had in the
Virginia State Senate on the 10th inst:
The President presented the following COM
munic2ton from the Executive, which, on
motion Of NJ. August, was laid on tho table
and ordered to be printed:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTlESr,l
January Is, 1860.
Gentlemen cf he Senate, dc:
lay before you a letter this day received
from the Honorable Christopher 6. Memmin-
ger, distinguished citizen of the State of
South Carolina, accompanied by several reso-
lutons, adopted unanimously by the Lecisla-
ture Of that State. His commission, in repu-
lar form, has been delivered to me in person.
aud filed in the office Of the Secretary of
State. Respectfully,
JOHN LETCHER.
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JACKSON, :: January 25, 1850
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.

eA We authorized to announce Judge s.
o. BRIDEWELL, of Claiborne, as Democratic
candidate for Secretary of State, subject to the
decision Of nominating convention.
~ We are authorized to announce Capt. RO-
BERT J0SSELYN, of Marshall, as a Democratic
candidate for Secretary Of State subject the di
cision Of nominating convention.
sW We are authorized to announce C. A.
BROUGHER, Of Tippah, as Democratic candidate
for Secretary Of State, subject to the decision of
nominating convention.
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SPICY.-In recent debate, Senator Davis is
reported to have replied thus to a boast Of
Douglas, that he would make general on
slaught upon Senators who had arTaigned
him, at convenient season:
"Mr Davis, of Mississippi, expressed his
surprise that Mr.. Douglas had chosen to as
sumo that he was peculiar object of attack,
and to declare that he would not reply to Sem
ators individually, but would fire at them in
lump. The Senator had assumed an atti-
tude above his level. There were many Sem
ators upon that floor capable of meeting him.
The gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Green)
had already given him wager of battle, and he
did not know that Mr.. Douglas triumphs in
that quarter entitled him to demand other
and more numerous adversaries.n
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TENNESSEE DErEG ATrs I,

TENNESSEE DELEGATES TO CHARLESTON -
State at large: Sam. Millgan, Andrew Ew
ing, w. A. Quarles, and j. d. C. Atkins.
Districts: W. II. Maxwell, II. Wright J.
w. Newman, w. B. Jones, VIM. Wallace,
G. W. Rowles, ]. A. TulloSs j. C. Vaughn,
J. NJ. Ayent, Jno. McGavock, W. S. McClel-
Ian, Robt. Matthews, 7. a. Malon, S. b.
Moore, T. Meneese, A. Robb, II. n Wall,
VIM. Ward, s. MeClanahan, w. II. Carroll.
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or We notice IN the list of delegates an.
pointed by the Democracy Of Mississippi 10
represent that State in the National Conren.
ton to be held at Charleston, s. O., the name
Of Col. James Drlne, of the Third Congress.
sional District. Col. Drane is one Of the trn.
est and ablest Democrats Of the Sta.e.and win
take his stand at Charleston in favor Of the
equality Of ali the States in the Union, and
the protection of their Just rightS.-.M n
Democratic Standard.
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The preamble and resolutions, adopted by
the South Carolina Legislature have already
been published in the Mississippian.
On motion Of Mr.. Beale,
Reso'csd, That the joint committee hereto
fore appointed to receive the Hon. c. G. Mem
minger, Commissioner from South Carolina,
be requested to ascertain from him, at what
time 1t will be most agreeable to him to ex-
press to the authorities Of the State the mis-
son with which he hos been charged by the
State o! South Carolina
MIR. Beale was requested to inform the House
OF the passage Of the resolution.
Subsequently, message was received from
the House BY Mr. Dickinson, Of Prince Ed-
ward, that they had agreed to the above joint
resolution.
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am, with great respect aud consideration,
Yours, Sc, WIN. H. GIST.
R1cnMoNn. Iannaru Il 1ssn


lis ErceVney, JoHN LETCHER,
Gore'7'or Of tae State Of Virginia:
Dear Sir:-1 have the honor to communi-
cate to you the accompanying resolutions
which were unanimously adopted by the Gen.
eral Assembly of South Carolina, on the ed
of December last
The Siate of South Carolina has felt with
the deepest concern the indignity offered to
the State OF Virginia, and regards it as blow
aimed equally at herself Her people desire
to express their cordial sympathy with the
people Of Virginia, and to unite with them in
measures Of common defence, and they have
honored me with the charge of communicating
their sentiments.
Permit me, therefore, respectfully to request
of your EXcollency to indicate the manner in
which it win be most acceptable to the au-
thorities of Virginia, that should proceed to
discharge the duty entrusted me
With high consideration and respect,
Your obedient servant
G. G. MEMMINGER.
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.LET THERE BE LIGHT.n

III J.EISES, will eonstaRtly keep full and
H. varied supply Of these justly celebrated
Lsurs on hand.
This L the best beeauss Il Is safest elearest and
most economical light produced. 1t is strictly
Fortake and consequently exactly adapted 70 every
use. and placs where light is needed. For Church
IS Hotels. Stores. Factories and shops il has no
efaai- And for Dwellings. At Is rygen, and only
requires trial 70 satisfy any Intelligent mind that
il Is just de tking, that has long been needed.
The pnblic arsrespectfnily invited toeail and ex-
anime this bezatiful Lamp, and satify themselves
Of It's eheapness clearness cleanliness, safety and
aarahIity and that it possesses none Of the quatS
ties Of aumbug. =.
The barsers peculiar to this Lamp are easily q
tashsd to those Of any ether style, and at but
Hiaiag expense.
A large supply of OH will always be on hand, SO
that purchasers viii never have tfouble in getting
the right material.
Cxli and get one, and be convinced that great
disfdsrafaa4 ID ct last attained.
For sale At II. J. EIsEHS Jewelry Store, on
State, near PAssagoula Street, Jackson, Miss.
Dec % ,59-t.
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or The Providence (Rhode Island) Jour
nal states that it has been informed by one Of
the most prominent manufacturers of that city,
that cotton has been landed there from Mem
phis, Tenn the present season, at $3 90 per
bale, freight.
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or Mr. Smith, have you got matchf'
" Yes,n replied Smith. a match for the dsxil;
there She is, mixing up dough- Smith point
cd to his wife and then slid from the front
door. The last we saw Of Smith, be was
ekitsings it down the rad, hOtly parsned by
a red headed lady with cisten pole,
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LARGE SALE OF SLAvEs.-Fiye hundred
and thirty-s slaves, owned by the estate Of
the late Joseph Bond, were sold at Albany,
Ga, on the 4thinstant at an average of$1, OBS.
They were sold in families, and there are still
thirty to be disposed Of One boy brought
$500, and q woman field hand sold for
$25oo.
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eAA9AA SUCCESSFULLY -Treate1.
IL enee, is Of opinion there is not an liberated
womb that he easnot cure, if he has n fair trial.
No man Ia the nation has had more experience for
the last 20 years than be has, and perhaps no man
has had more success. There is not State in
the Union that he cannot show living witnesses Of
his skill. BE has partner in London, an eminent
regular Physician, with whom be is in constant
communications, and all the neE remedies discoy-
cred, he receives.
Hundreds Of females, who are altogether curable
If taken in time, suffer the disease go until it
becomes caneerous, after which, 10 most cases, life
is . bnrden, and death Is the only relief. His In
frnazry l. new and WeIl-funisbed; his table is as
good as any in the country. He has also . negro
Infrmary. He has never failed to restore sup
pressed nsaztrustion. He also treats diseases Of
the skin, and ulceroas affections Of every grade
Whatsoever. Hs has the Yapor Bath proper, and
viii cure Rheumatism and AL mercurial diseases
as quick as the Hot Springs
Hemphis, Tenn, Dee. Is. '5z-tf.
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The Atlanta (Ga.) Southeaa Copfederacy
floats the name of Hon. A ander u. Ste.
phens, of that State, at 50 head }oitht
Presidency, and in noticiA u fact that Z
Chicago paper had mentiona Ais name for tn
Vice Presidency, in connec Il with Judg
Douglas, grows indignant, = aye =
Mr.. Stephens may posi-
nation for the Presidency
Charleston Convention, If te
the right sort of . platform
the correspondent Of the III!
not accept the candidacy "a
dency on ticket with any
parlance, Alexander II. s.
aide behinda Mr.. Douglas
man in the race for the VIII
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LETCHER.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

Ooi"i4i"''', - W VaHuuryI 1o0O.
His Eroeliency, Coz. john Lescher:
Dear Sir:-lhe Legislature at its late ses-
son unanimously adopted the enclosed reso-
lutions, and in obedience to third, l have ap-
pointed the Hon. G. g. Memmlnger a "Spe-
cial Commissioner to the State Of Virginia.
to carry out the objects of the rcsolutions.-
The people of South Carolina look with deep
interest upon his mission to Virginia and con-
tidently expect important results to grow out
Of it, Hoping that the South i'll present an
unbroken front ito the enemies of her policy
and her peace, and that Virginia, ''the moth
er Of States and statesmen will entitle her
self to the lasting gratitude of her Southern
sisters, by bringing about such desirable OBJ
ject.
l am, with great respect aud consideration,
Yours, SC, WIN. H. GIST,
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Tag STATE OF NIssIsslPPI,l

In the Police Court OF said county, at the June
Special Term 1859, thereof
Be- Z remembered that amcpg other orders made
aad recorded at the term Of the Court aforesaid.
was one in the words and figures following to.v;t.
aordered II the Board. That tax of TWENTY
I've cents par aere be assessed all lands subject
70 taxation in the county of Bolivar for the year
4. ID. 1859, payable or before the frst Mondav
in March 4. D. 1860, for Lsvee purposes, to be
used under the direction Of this Board in Accord
azcs with the 2lst section of an act entitled sau
set to aid in repairing and Perfecting the Leyee Of
the Mississippi river in the counties of DeSoto.
Tuniea, Goahoma, Bolivar, Washington and lisa.
quena. this order to be Published in the Weekly
Yieksbarg Wing, and Aississippian for four sue
cessive weeks
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set nv
hacd aud the seal Of said Court at ofiee this 9th
HoFember, 4. d. 1883.
IKE S. ROBINSON, Clerk.
Rr u n RaHrNsnS D. c.
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bENlI1 u. hAoEl4II,
Chief Eng. and Gen1 Sup't.
rs WILLIAMS, Master Of Transportation.
NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL.

NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL.
DR.. 0SGUoD'S INDIA CH0LAG0GUE
GtURES Fever and Ague, Chils and Fever,
" Dumb Ague, intermittent and Renittent Fe-
Tsrs, Liver Complaint, Ja1ndiee, Enlargement of
the Liver, Enlargenent Of the Spleen, and all the
various forms Of
BILIOUS DISEASES.
This invaluable medicine was prepared frem an
extensive practice Of several years in a bilious
climate, and is never known to fail curing Fever
and Ague, or any of the diseases above named.
Those who are snfsring from affections of this
their effects upon the constitution, will find the
INDIA CH0LAG0GUE most inyaluabIy remedy
for purifying the blood, and Thoroughly cleansing
from the system the morbid effects Of bilious cli
mate.
The wonderful effects Of Cholagofue in eradi-
eating Bile from the human system, can only ex-
plain its extraordinary agency in the speedy, thor
ouRh, and permanent cure Of Fever and Ague, and
the various grades Of intermittent and renittsnt
feyers.
1. has been tested in thousands Of eases, and Is
pronounced By al who have used it, one Of the
greatest Fever and Ague remedies extant.
Be sure and ask for DR.. 0sgoods India Cholsgo-
CUE, as theFs are many eoanterfeits offered for
sale.
For sale in New Orleans, wholesale and retail, ct
J. WRIGHT L CO.,
Il and Isl Chartres street,
General Agents for the South.
For sale in jackson by J. b. SiEer, C. 4. Moore,
and by al Druggists.
feb 52-ly w&s-W
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RAILROADS IN omo.-The total length Of
railroads in Ohio IS four thousand and eiehtv-
-four miles, of which three thousand and eirb.
ty miles are completed at cost for roads and
equipment OF one hundred and twenty-oirht
millions dollars.
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o. We are indebted to Mr.. BEMIs, of !
ans Express, for polite attentions.

OLD FoGIEs' CoNcERT.-This company will
give two of their grand concerts, as per an
nouncement in another column.
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HOME MANUFAcTUREs.-T seems about
Ike the lead in the South in home manu-
Ees. A large amount Of cabinet ware is
ID in all the towns of that thriving
In Rusk county carriages are made of
b workmanshipand latest styles. In
er places there are excellent cotton and
zen factories, and Touring mills are begin.
to be numerous. For young State,
- made very handsome beginning.
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g A short time since in enumerating the States
which would assume prominent stand in the
movement for resistance to Black Republican
aggression, we omitted the name of Louisiana,
and were taken to task by the New Orleans
Courier for the imputation which the omission
cast upon the firmness and patriotism of that
State. Alter reading the resolutions which
have been adopted almost without debate by
both branches of her Legislature, we cheerfully
acknowledge our error. By reference to anoth-
er column, it will be seen that these resolu-
tions declare that the election Of Black Re-
publican to the Chief Masistracy of the Union
will afford sufficient cause for immediate dis
solution, and pledge Louisiana to cooperate
in joint convention of the slaveholding
States, in the adoption of measures for their
common safety and protection.
Well done, Louisiana !-Mississippian.
This amende is handsomely made, and we
feel that an able cotemporary at jackson will
not soon, if ever, again express any doubts
about Louisiana's estimate of the rights of
herself, and her sisters of the South, or her
readiness to defend herself and them from in
yasion or outrage.-N O. Courier.
: We are gratified to have this assurance from
the veteran organ Of the Louisiana Democra-
cy. 1t is fully justified by the prompt action
of the Legislature of that State.
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Message of Gov. PettuS on Federal
Relations and State Interests.

Gov. Pettus has sent into the Legislature
the following message, recommending to the
favorable action of that body the proposition
of South Carolina for Convention of South
ern States, and suggesting certain measures OF
State policy for the promotion Of Southern
interests. The message is practical, straight-
forward document, and will doubtless receive
the consideration which is due to it, from the
coordinate branch of the Government to
which it is addressed:
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NOTICE.

jackson, Miss, December S0th, 1859. {
DATENTS for entries made between the third
December, 1858, for settlement and cultivation,
under the grsiuAtion act of August 1, 1854. have
been received az this ofce, and the purchasers
hereby notifed 70 come forward immediately and
make the required proof Of assttleDent and cuiti-
vation." and receive their respective patents be-
cause If said proof is not fled within limited
time the patents will be returned to the General
Land 0fee, and WiilIhen be liable to be cancelled
for non-perfofmance of the conditions of settlement
and cultivation contemplated by the graduation
act of August 4, 1854.
10. BELL, Register
Jan 5 SO WOW. r. A. CLARK, Receiver.
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W Are you still boarding, my friend p
NO, I'm keeping house, Pm above hoard. -
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OF Asa men drinks Re generally grows
neckless. In his case the mere drams The
fewer scruples.
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o. The nett earnings Of the Memphis &
Charleston Railroad for the month OF Decem-
Der, 1859, were S97,5l5 OF.
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CIRCULATING HELPER's Book. Jesso
Wheeler v formerly surveyor Of GuilIord county
A. T., has been arrested, charged with circula-
ting sixty copies Of Helpers Impending Crisis.
Several persons have been arrested IN RAN
dosph county. n. C., on similar charge