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The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08
True Doctrine--Elegant Extract.

The following remarks from Hon. Shelton
F. Leake, of Virginia, set forth the true States
Rights doctrine We congratulate him upon
its clear enumeration in the Halls of Congress:
We have remedy which we have right
to apply. Virginia is the judge of that RENE
DIV. Pardon me for saying that Virginia knows
her rights and dare maintain them. She is
the exclusive Judge of any Infringement Of
those rights, and of the remedy which she
shall apply. And never in the history of that
Commonwealth, never from 1898 to this day,
has Virginia dreamed of creating an inter-
necine war within the Union.
But she will do another thing. There Is
peaceful remedy-ay, sir, constitutional
remedy. scorn to stand on the ground that
your Stewards occupy. scorn to place the
rights of Virginia on that higher law that has
been preached at the other end Of the Capitol,
and that's also held and practiced at this end
of it. Virginia has the right, when she pleases
to withdraw from this Confederacy. Applause
from the Democratic benches. Whenever
the heavy hand of oppression is laid upon her,
whenever she feels that the burdens of the
Union more than counterbalance the benefits
to result from it, she says to you, with that
quiet and dignity which become her proud and
ancient renown, ~ withdraw myself from
your association, and stand here as l was orig
inally, on that proud and elevated ground Of
pure, independent, undelegated sovereignty,
which / never consented to divide with you.
That is her doctrine. We will not fight in the
Union, but quit it the instant we think proper
to do SO. We make no war on our sister
States of the Confederacy. We have no right
to assail the State of New York or the State
of Pennsylvania or the gallant little State Of
Delaware, which Major Noah once said he
could put in his breeches pocket, and If he
could, his pocket would have contained SOW
ereignty.
We hold to the rights Of the States as an
absolute, indefensible right and wehold furth-
ermore that that right is not aggressive in its
character. 1t is protective and not aggressive.
1t is defensive and not offensive. 1t IS q
shield and not sword or if sword it is as
that flaming sword which guarded the gates
of the garden of Eden, turning every way,
| and yet doing harm to none except such as
| attempt 10 invade the sacred precincts which
it guards. Applause.
There is Virginia doctrine for you. Neither
Governor Wise nor all the Governors m crea-
ton shall commit me to any other. make
no war on the ex- Governor of Virginia, elo-
auent and able as he is chiyalric and brave
but lust as erratic. | do not choose to bow
down to every sentiment he utters. stand
here the advocate of State sovereignty, pure
and absolute, and never intend to give it up.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08

THEATKE.-The weather being favorable
last night, the hall was densely filed to listen
to the sweet and enchanting music of the
Bell Ringers, who performed most admirably.
Too much cannot be said in commentator of
this talented and accomplished family.
: The concluding exercises passed off with
hoscr to the taste and talent of the company
under the management Of the gentlemanly
lessee. Mr.. Macfarland. For this evenings
programme, see,adyertisement.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08
The Legislature.

In the House yesterday, the Senate resOfu-
lions on Federal Relations, referred to a spe-
cial committee, were reported by the Chair
man, Mr.. Clark, and called up as the special
order, and Mr.. Hooker offered an amendment,
which he supported in an able speech, which
was lost The previous question was moved
and sustained, and after the adopdonof sundry
amendments, the resolutions, upon call Of
the ayes and noes, were adopted by very
large majority, as will be seen by reference to
yesterdays proceedings.
For particulars of Senate proceedings. see
our Reporters column.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, Isl

THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 1860.
Senate met.
The journal of Saturday was read and ap-
proved.
Bills Reported from Committees and Passed.
To appropriate $1,000 to the repair and
improvement of the public buildings and
grounds.
To amend the eighth chapter of the Revls-
ed Code entitled an act establishing the fee OF
certain officers.
70 ratify sales Of section sixteen, township
two, range fourteen in the county of Clark.
A House bill to amend an act entitled an
act to incorporate the New Orleans and Ohio
Telegraph Lessees, and to change the name to
that of the Southwestern Telegraph Com
pany.
The resolutions accepting the portraits of
David Holmes and Thomas Ii. Williams were
passed.
On motion of Mr.. Buck, the Senate adj
iourned until 8 O'Clock. P. II.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08
The Legislature.

The Senate was engaged yesterday in the
speech of Mr.. Buck, in opposition to the res
olations and amendments sent from the House
on State and Federal Relations. The subject
will be resumed to day at 10 O'Clock.
For House proceedings see another column.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08
& O'CLOCK P NJ
The Senate met.

The Senate met.
A bill to incorporate the Liberty and Mag
nolia Railroad Company was taken up, and
after some amendments thereto passed.
Mr.. Oliver introduced bill to authorize
Mckenzie to receive from the proper authority
license to practice law in any Of the courts of
this State Passed,
A House bill further to remedy the evils
occas;oned by the burning of the Court House
of Attala county was taken up dnd passed
A House bill to provide for and establish
common schools in the county of Noxubee
was'taken up and passed
The House resolution in relation to adjourn
ment was taken up and amended by striking
out the fifteenth and inserting the eleventh,
which amendments were adopted.
On motion Of bfr. Buck, the Sepate adj
journed until 8 o'clock tomorrow nhrning.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08

By Mr.. Williams, to provide for the cleo
ton of Trustees Of sixteenth sections and for
other purposes. Referred.
By Mr. Smedes, to amend chapter 60, art.
90, of the Revised Code, in relation to taking
dispositions in the Chancery Courts in this
State Passed.
By Mr. Rogers to amend art. 8, Of chap. 20,
of the Revised Code. Referred.
By Mr. Walworth to confer additional
powers upon-the Board of Administrators Of
the Mississippi State Hospital Passed.
By Mr. Hicks, to amend article $50, sec
ton So chap. Ga, OF the Revised Code. Re-
ferred.
BY Mr. Campbell, to provide for the COM
pensation of the defendants witnesses in Grim
inal cases where the State fails in the prosecu-
ton, after several amendments thereto the bill
committee. -
On motion Of Mr.. Smedes the further con-
sideration of the majority report, was post
poned and made the special precedence order
for Monday next at i O'Clock.
The special order being House bill to author
ize the appointment of public weighers and
for other purposes, was next considered, and
after amendment thereto being adopted, the
bill passed.
Also, a bill to regulate the collection of debts
against absconding debtors, was read third
time.
Mr.. Hooker moved the indefinite postpone
ment of the bill.
Mr.. Van Eaton moved to lay the motion on
the table, which was decided in the afiirma-
tive, by yeas and nays, as follows
YEAs.-Mr, Speaker, Augustus, AkerS.
Bugg, Bell, Boone, Barksdale, Clark, Coffee,
Culbertson, Carter, Duncan, Denney, Evans,
Ellis of Copiah, Firth, Hamilton, Hill, Hall Of
Lauderdale, Hudson, Holmes, Keith, Knox,
Lyles, Long, Love, Lake, Matthews, Merinar,
McWhorter, Murphy, Owen, Palmer, Pinson,
Reasons, Rogers, Reid, Smith of Lowndes,
Suratt. Shelton, Smedes, Trotter Tolson, Van
Eaton, Wheeler, Winburn, Withers Walker
of Simpson, West, Williams.-49.
NAYs.-Messes. Bradford, Chambers, Downs,
Dant.ler Dunlap, Graham, Gilstrap, Hooker,
Henley, Jones of Sunfower, Martin, McRae,
Miller, Pipes Purdom, Rufin, Rutherford,
Smylie, Sanders, Thomas Wilson.-2L
Pending further action
On motion of Mr.. Sanders, the House adj
iourned until 3 O'Clock, P. NJ. -
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08

MILITARY COMPANIES IN ALAB4MA.-In
the legislature Of Alabama, Mr.. Clayton, from
the Military COMMITTEES, reported hyorably on
the bill to incorporate fifty Volunteer Gompa-
nies Of the State, formed it is presumed, since
the meeting of the last Legislature. There
are about fiffy-three counties in Alabama, and
the whole number Of military companies IN
the State are more than an average of one to
each county.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08

DIRECT IMPORTATION OF CoFFEE.-The
Charleston Courier states that the wholesale
grocery dealers in that city are adopting mea-
sures to secure and promote the direct impor-
tation of coffee. In Richmond this trade has
been carried on for years, and with success.
Merchants, or their agents, have gone there,
from cities North and South to attend the
coffee sales
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08

THEATRE.-The performance last night was
highly creditable to the Company, and the
house was literally filled.
Tonight "Blaek Eyed Susan will be pre-
sented, when, at the request of many of our
citizens Mr.. Allen B. Coffee will appear as
"William." The evenings entertainment to
conclude with Trough Diamond
We predict general attendance on this &C.
casion
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08

A Posr orrIcE Fn.-There are about
100000 in possession Of the Pest Office De-
partment, but which cannot be paid out till an
appropriation bill shall be passed by Congress
for that purpose. This is one of the results
Of the conflict for the Speakership.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08
Dinner to Senator Seward.

WAsHINeros, January ga dinner was
given to Mr.. Seward at the National Hotel
last evening, and was participated in BY Ex-
Governors Pennington, Corwin, Bingham,
Crittenden and Anthony. Senator Doolittle,
and Representative Colfax, CookEn, and eight
others.
Here is nice akettle of fish" It viii be
noticed that Senator Crittenden participated
in that merry making, and was cheek by
jowi'' with Seward, and yet we have men
here at the South who prefer Crittenden toany
man living for President of the United States,
so much do they admire his conservatism
term that is fast becominga synonym for sub
at the SouA-Mo6ile Tribune.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08

mr. We learn from the Little Rock True
Democrat that the Governor of Arkansas has
appointed 6aml N. Weaver Secretary of State.
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death Of
Alexander Boileau.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08
Jackson, :::::::: February 4, 1880

SPRING CLoTHrNe.-Those wishing to pur-
chase good and fashionable Spring Clothing,
are invited to call at Lemly's Clothing Store,
where they can be accommodated with the
latest Spring styles. See advertisement in
this mornings ISSUE
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08

or Col Colt presented to the Italian
Committee in New York, one hundred Of his
weapons, to be forwarded to Ganbaldi, the
Italian patriot.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08

FArA ArrnAY.-Ths Port Gibson Reveills
of the 31st ult-, says:
Mr.. Justus King shot and killed Mr.
Mitchell, at Waterproof La, on Sunday last
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08

or A young Republican of this vicinity, now
in the South, in writing to friend in this city
says, "tell - not to worry about my aboli-
tionism. 1t won't get me into any trouble,
assure you. The negro slaves in this city of
New Orleans are better off than many of the
white people in the good city of Bath. Your
Northern fanatics make all the fuss.n-Bath
TIsenso
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08
HOUSE.

FRIDAY, Feb. 8, 1860.
House met.
The journal of yesterday was read and ap-
proved.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08
Governor Blacks Veto.

We publish in full the message Of the Gov
ernor Of Nebraska, returning without his sig
nature the bill prohibiting slavery in that Ter
ritory. The reasons assigned are, first, that
property in slaves exists by treaty throughout
the Louisiana purchase, until abolished in the
formation of State constitutions; secondly,
that all territory is acquired for the common
benefit of the States and held by the Federal
Government as trustee for the equal use OF
citizens; thirdly, that the powers of the terri
torial legislature are restricted not only by
the constitution, but also by the organic act,
while those of State Convention are limited
only by the former instrument.
These positions are clearly stated, and for
chilly sustained; the Governor draws an en-
phatic distinction between ''the people, and
''the territorial assembly. "-Constitutio
A TERRIFIC LEAP-Affer describing the
various feats of Thomas Hanlon, at Niblo's
Garden in New York city, one of our ex-
changes portrays his master feat from an serial
apparatus in the following manner:
ale suddenly darts from the SANDER plat
form, and taking terrific leap, &rAsps at 4
rope at least twenty feet distant, which hangs
from the rigging loft of the theatre, and after
swinging on it for some short time, lets him.
self down on the stage. This appalling act of
labor and ingenuity must be Seen to be appre-
GATED; the most elaborate description sounds
tame after witnessing it, and when seen it
takes the breath away from the spectator,
since, should he miss his hold nothing could
save him from instant destruction. 1t is un-
doubtedly the boldest, the most reckless gym
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-08
3 O'CLOCK, P. N.


Senate met
The resolutions on State and Federal Rela-
tons were taken up, and occupied the whole
evening in discussion, Messrs. Starke RucE
and Oliver engaging therein.
The question was then taken on the adm
ton OF the House amendments. when the
Senate concurred in the second and third
amendments, and disagreed to first and fourth
amendments of House to said resolutions
A House bill to confer additional powers
upon the Board Of Administrators of the Ms
sissippi State Hospital at Natehez, was taken
upand passed.
Mr.. Rankin introduced bill for the bctta-
protection of schools in this State. ReGsrrs5
Mr.. Oliver introduced resolution reouest-
iEg s!io concurrence Of the HsUsO i, .ts;lryr,-
out of the resolutions appointing a commiSs
sioner TO examine the Seminary fnDd ~.
word "tcn' before dollars, and insert ,sive >,
On motion of Mr. Simonton. the Senate "a
journed until o'clock this evening.
or Mr.. A. DeDaunay, of Tamun Fl.
writes to the Mayor Of Columbus. Ga ~
know If the manufacturers of Columbus 80.
not supply Florida with articles ~ chean =,
they can be furnished at the North. This "a
q move in the right direction, and ALI that
Soathera manufacturers have to do is 10 80
vert:se their wares literally, and sell them AZ
cheap at home as they do when thew sond
them to New York and throw them on the
market
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-06-23
SATURDAY MORNING. JUNE %, 1860
Meiu Orleans laiIp Grfstent,
SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE IS, 1860.


SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE IS, 1850.
Louisiana Intelligence.
--%---e-45=- afEa
The Caddo Gazette Of Saturday last has the fol-
lowing:
Our country is suffering terribly from the CON
been destroyed. Unless there is good rain in the
next week, the planters will be out Of corn by
Christmas. If the season ia favorable good cotton
crop may yet be made, although the prospect is
very gloomy.
The river is falling rapidly and navigation is sus
pended above this point. The boats still go over
the falls, and we may expect eshipments and
low-water packets in the next ten days.
The Natchitoches Chronicle Of Saturday says:
No rain yet! is the general complaint among our
planters, and the protracted drought is working
very great damage to the crops, especially to the
corn The weather is scorching hot, and the dry
season must shortly come to close, or the most
serious injury will be sustained by the planting in
terests of this section Of the State It requires the
most stocal philosophy to stand by, without muir
muring, and witness the damage which the drought
is doing.
The ouachita Register Of the 14th has the follow
ing:
Since our last issue we have been blessed with
two refreshing showers-not enough, however, to
do the thirsting crops much good AS usual the
weather continues oppressiyely hot.
Last Saturday night young German shoemaker
named George Hirch, recently up from New Or
this place, while bathing His body was picked up
about a mile below town on Sunday morning, and
brought back and buried. He was about rs years
of age, 5fs&4-z@ Z
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-06-23
reLeoRApHso TO TIE new osLeAns caescEaT
EUROPEAN POLITICAL NEWS By TIE ASIA.
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[sr TIE s4riosAL LIsE.l

New YORK, June 22.--The Asia brings the fol-
lowing additional news Of Importance in regard
to the insurectionary movement in Southern
Italy: sg,.5...q...
The aspect of affairs at Palermo had not differed
in any way since its bombardmsnt. The armistice
still continued.
Garibaldi has ordered an extraordinary levy and
issued many DEGREES for energehcally prosecuting
the war.
1t is presumed that hostilities at Palermo would
not be renewed.
Orders had been given to prepare for sea all
men-of-war at Genoa and Spezzia.
Twelve transports had already left Naples to
embark the Balermo garrison.
On the 9th instant, fresh bands Of insurgents
had arrived, and were menacng the frontiers of
Naples.
The wealthy families of Naples were leaving
their homes and going to Rome.
The French Government had ordered more ships
to Naples for. the purpose Of embarking French
subjects.
The Siciian insurgents had captured small
town called Gorgentia.
The Neapolitan troops still occupy their position
at Palermo, though many have deserted.
A telegram, dated Turin, the sth states that Gen.
Letizia was returning from Naples where he ca
pitulated on the sixth.
Shortly after the evacuation of Palermo, Carl
baldi busted himself in forming Provisional Coy
ernment.
The following appointments were made by him
shortly after his triumphant entry into Palermo:
Baron Pizano, Minister Of Foreign Affairs; Crispi,
Minister Of the Home Office; Orsini, Minister of
War; Abbe and Coligno, Ministers of the Depart
ment of Religious Worship.
The English ministry are much embarrassed by
the Reform bill. The Conservatives continue the
obstruction of policy with a probable retirement
from the Cabinet.
Brougham in the House Of Lords characterized
the bombardment of Palermo the most atrocious
act ever perpetrated.
In the House Of Commons Lord John Russell said
the Government had proposed to the United States
and England to act conformity in capturing slayers.
1t is reported that France, when the annexation
Of Savoy is completed, will demand a recognition
by Europe.
There are rumors Of large Russian and French
loans.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-06-23
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
ARRIVAL OF THE OVERLAND MA


ARRIVAL OF THE OVERLAND MAIL.
ST.. LOUIS, June 22.-The Overland California
Mail, with advices from the Pacific coast, has ar
rived at Springfield, the terminus OF the San Fran
cisco telegraph line.
The Pony Express from st. Joseph to San Fran
cisco, five days overdue, is supposed to have been
cut off BY Indians. Great anxiety was expressed
for the outgoing Expresses Of 18th and 25th inst.
Com. Yandesbilt is seriously complained Of for
crowding his steamers with passengers and freight
A meeting had been called for in San Francisco
to raise supplies for volunteers preparing for
campaign against the Indians.
The Indians are seriously hostile about Pyramid
Lake, and number from 1900 TO 5000 warriors. In
consequence thereof 1000 to 5000 of the Washoe
region miners have concentrated within small
space.
The accounts from Washoe and other mining
districts are Of most cheering character The
weather was somewhat mlder, and the mines
were in good working conditions.
A fire broke out on the 2sth nit. at Nevada,
which destroyed buildings valued at sls,O 600.
The weather in Washington and Oregon has Of
late been very favorable to the crops.
The Black Republicans in Oregon are trying to
fuse with the. Anti-Lecomptons against the regular
Democrats to electa United States Senator.
Six highwaymen had robbed hessrs Wells,
Fargo d Co.'s Iowa Hall stage of Sll ,000.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-06-23

MINORITY + X L Il j u CT u.
BALTIMORE June 22.-The New York delegation
has resolved to sustain the majority report of the
Committee on Credentials.
An exciting and acrimonious discussion took
place, in which Messrs. Montgomery and Rar,dail,
Of Pennsylvania, were the principal participants.
The discussion resulted in a street fight between
Mr.. Randall's son and Mr.. Montgomery, which, it
is believed, will lead to a duel. Both parties were
severely punished.
The President of the Richmond Convention and
several seeding delegates there to reassemble
and adjourn from day to day till the result of the
Baltimore Convention is known.
Baltimore, June 22.-Yesterday Mr.. w. H. Lud-
low charged Mr.. John Clancy with treason to
Douglas. Mr. Clancy challenged Mr.. Ludlow to
fight Should this challenge be refused, there is
talk of personal collision.
The minority report was taken up to-day, and
after an animated debate which was kept up for
some time, it was rejected by the following vote:
Ayes, 120a nays, $50.
vote of the majority report of the COMMITTEES
on Credentials was taken separate propositions.
The following propositions were adopted:
L. The original Mississippi delegates are adj
mitted.
~
Pierre Soule, are admitted.
s. Mr.. Hindman and his colleagues, from Arkan-
sas, are admtted-to cast two votes. Mr.. Cooper
and colleagues, the contestants from the same
State, are also admitted-to cast one vote. Either
set declining. the other casts a whole vote Of the
State.
4. The original Texas delegates are admitted.
s. Messrs. Bayard and Whitley, Of Maryland, are
admitted.
6. Mr.. r. L. Ghaffse is given the seat contested
by Hallett, of Mas sachusetts.
7. Mr.. 0'Fallc,n, of Missouri is admitted, agains
Mr.. Clary.
s. The contestng Alabama delegates are admit
ted,
The ninth M last proposition was rejected, y,
las against 1O6a. 1t proposed admitting hotl
Georgia dele cations and dividing the vote of tA
! State between them providing if either refuses
seats the other should cast the whole vote of til
State.
/ The previous question ordered the Charleston
| delegates from Georgia to be admitted.
| Mr. Cessna called for reconsideration of th
/ motion to reconsider the several proposition
| adopted, and to lay these motions on the table.
| Mr.. yandeford, of Nd. moved that when til
Convention adjourl it be sine die. Declared outs
| order. +
| The que ston as then put on reconsidering II
vote whe reby tbe minority report Of Gov. Steve
| of Greg on, was rejected.
| The Convention refused to lay the motion OF =
| cons Iteration on the table by 1888 against ll3a.
Nc Nv York voted no amid the most intense 9:
cit jmsnt =.-.Sz :
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-06-23

EXPLOSION - BUNKER HILL RE6ATTA.-B Boston,
June 1s.-A steam boiler Of sixty horse power,
exploded this morning, nearly demoiishing the
boiler house, but killing nobody,
At the Bunker Hill regetta this afternoon the
first prize for six and four Dared boats. was won
by the Haidee in II minutes and SO seconds-two
miles-the Haidee was rowed by the Sophomore
crew. and the Thetis, which came in second by the
| Harvard crew. The first prize fer shell wherries
was won by NJ. s. Smith, time 15 minutes As se-
/ conds,