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The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
=. c.tsolio standard for Secession

The Catholic Standard, an able and intiu-
.nt;oI naner in<New Orleans. joins the chorus,
which the people of God and all patriots are
singing, for the preservation Of the civil, po-
lit;cal and religious institutions of the South,
from the destroying hand of Northern infidels
and fanatics who are setting up new and
bloody code Of morals and religion and praying
for an "anti!slavery Bible, an anti-slavery
God, and Al anti-slavery Constitution"
The glowing sermons of the Rev. Messrsrr.
Leacock and Palmer may be taken as the au-
thoritatiye utterancestlof Southern Presbytc-
rians and Episcopalians. The Rev. j. b.
Walker publishes thae the Southern Metho-
dists fifteen years ago, in separating from
prosecuting North, set an example which 1t
becomeasthe Southern States now to follow.
The Baptists Of Alabama and of South Caro-
lima, speaking through their State Conventions,
respectively, have unanimously declared Tor
secession and placed themselves at the dlspo-
sal of the civil authorities, to spend or to be
spent in the good cause. The Mississippi
Baptist, the leading organ of the same infiu'
entalkadenomination in this State, gives utter
ance to the sssSiments which have prompted
these practical demonstrations in Alabam;
and South Carolina. And now we have th'
organ of the Catholics South, coming forwar'
with its offerings and laying them upon tn
common altar The tenor and spirit of lonI
and able argument in one of its recent issues
will be seen in the following extract:
/. From the Catholic Standard.
SHALL We HAVE SEcEssIoN?-0b Observe
FIVE do not ask, tcill we have secession? 1t
7 no longer question st our free disposal III
!, most bigoted unionist, that iskhe who love
1 and worships the American Union with bin
deyotion,-who supports it not for the primo
: pies of liberty and equity on which it WI
! founded, but for its outward semblance,-
whose affection is not for its soul but for i
!. bodu mot for its interior excellence but f
= its external beauty,-eyen such bigott
:, unionist cannot deny that the day for concili
= ton, concessions and comprises il past. Yt
y NAV conciliate, concede to and compromi
with, the Stewards, the Corwins, and the
- fellow professionals politicians, OF, as the
friends call them, statesmen. But they Won
70 have no more influence on the fanatical mas
70 es who have just expressed their potent
y ,ciU. through the ballot-box, in the Northe
y and Wv stern anti-slayery States, than t
y wampum belt of the North American saya
u woufa have upon the wild beasts of the fore
y, This, we hesitate not to affirm, III the pu
- lie opinion OF New Orleans and still mt
y emphatically Of the State Of Louisiana.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

feFThe Vcksburg Wing makes savage
assault upon Senator West of Holmes, and
complains that his resolutions are muddy"
and not very distinct. We would suppose
that the following might be easily construed
even by the Vicksburg Wing:
Therefore be it resolved. by the Legislature
of the State of Mississippi. THAT IN THE
OPINION OF THOSE WHO NOW CON-
STITUTE THE SAID LEGISLATURE,
THE SECESSION OF EACH AGGRIEV-
ED STARE Is THE PROPER REMEDY
FOR THESE INJURIES.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
D. W. Adams, Esq, df New Orleans.

b. =
Responding to an invitation u the "Minnte
Mem at ther meeting on Saaarday night, this
gentleman spoke with clearness, force and
ability upoRthe sectional issues. tie stewed
the utter futiiity of the scheme of redress
which looks to additional guaapteee, and of
the other no less absurd idea Of awaiting the
decision of"a Convention of al the slavehold-
ing State He advocated immediate separate
State action with view to the formation of
Confederacy Of such States as are now
ready to go. cut of the Union. lie gave a
hopeful account of the progress OF the South
ern movement in Louisiana and expressed
the confident belief that she would take her
stand by me side of the foremost States 4 hfs
speech was received with very decided marks
of appNoval by his large audience.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
PROCLAMATION.

nv JOHN ]. PEETuss W -. p
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI },
u Il. sa.liSef d. County u -- STATE ef0r''a'd
-GkEETIEG oa.a L., AZ Decem-
HTHEREAs Thursday, the 2e.h day q DsS'b by
Iav for hoIdinr an Election in this state LOT
eatss to the Stale eOnvsntion and a;,;ne yoa d
- al Election 1t The time and places
By law: I prrrrs. Governor
~ Niss;ssippi, do issue this my VIII,
Ssoarinr YOU % bold Elsctioa ct ne ssssL.
Prscints in yoar County Th1rsday, me IN y
n.issstss ~ your County ID entitled to hePresen-
tatiyss in tie House of Rspresentshvsa n ,.,..s,
Won wtIl canduet said election, 70 en fespsre. !.
...s.S;ss n Ian. and make due returns thereof "
the Secretary Of State. 80 Al. f,,.a
81 = ~ state. hereunto AIMED, .
49, the cit. Of Jackson this, she 50 day
Dseemes9n e. JOHN J. PETTUS.
CA. BsouaHER, Secretary Of State.
Dse '60-tk-
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
Convention Election
IN MISSISSIPPI,
THURSDAY, December 10th.
Southern Rights Ticket.


yqa d;sulay at the head Of our columns, the
ticket selected by the Southern hlgnts ION
-sr.;o,s ;vt.;ch met at Raymond on yesterday
= non;nate candidates 10 represent Kinds
.,,,,,tv i. die State Convention. The Con-
s s.n,;o. reurssented; IS we believe, the great
sodxs 81 the voters Of the county, ana rs
nominees IS Is Is men Of sold worth and ability
and are well knswn TO the people The Con
,snt;o,a swas ons Of the largest we have ever
- s; lthe county-thefs being full and
.snsral reuresentatiOn. The best feeling pre-
n vailed. and the utmost confidence was UNI
ysrsally expressed that it would succeed es 6.
,.rre majority IL the polls. To this end let
every effort Be now directed sosl
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
Georgia Girls in Homespun.

The Atlanta (Geo.) American. reporting the
Stats Fair, says:
isNot the least attractive feature Of the day
was the appearance on the grounds ola party
af twenty seven Indies, teachers and pupils of
the sSpring Hill school, attired in substan-
tisl check homespun dress, made fashicnably
fnIl md flowing. Twcnty-seven blooming.
hr;ght eyed southern lasses, in cloth of South
IN manufacture, Of which the staple was pc
c,,I;ay- 10 their homes, was indeed o sight
worth seeing on southern Fair ground.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
Virginia Talk.

The Richmond Enquirer has instituted in
yestigation into the armament Of Virginia and
finds that the State possesses 5000 mus
kets, 1900 rifles, 1900 sabres, and batteries
numbering $50 pieces, besides cavalry equip
ments and other useful articles; whereupon
the Enquirer figures up the cost of organizing
a military force, and declares that 100000
men are ready to spring to arms at the sound
of the first guns The Enquirer, in conclu-
sion, says; "
"The Governor, the Adjutant- General and
the Commissioners, are bending their best en-
ergies to the arming of the State, and old Viz
gina is now ready for the worst, if the worst
should come. What toe haven't got, ace have
The peuoer to take from Rarper's Ferry, Old
Point Comfort and GospO't Navy Yard"
That is plain talk, and of the right sort.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
Ue Union Ticket

While the great body Of the voters Of the
county were in council on Monday to nomi
nate Southern Rights candidates Tor the Con-
yention, 8 very small and select company
were in labor ii the same time to bring forth
am f,nnos;tion ticket. We learn that this tick
ct i composed Of the following names -
Messrs. Amos B. Johnston, VIM. Yerger and
Fulton Anderson. Southern Rights men OIL
H;nas- Resisters Of Black Republican rule
friends o. Southern Confederaey. up and at
them
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
J. F. n. Clariborne's Life Of auitman'


This boek comes opportuneh. 1t is giEer'
tothe public at time when above all Others
the Southern mind ought to be imbued wsn
the spirit which animated the good and the
brave Quitman-when il needs his counsels
and his words of wisdom. He is gone, but
fortunately for his countrymen, he still lives
lives in their hearts-lives in the bright shining
example which he established.
The book before us-eompiled and written
by one of the most eminent men II the South
Ia Scholar thorough deyotee OF State
Rights-and a patriot OF whoa his State may
well be eroud-7condefses in tvo volumes OF
four hundred pages, each history of the Ca
reer and an epitome of the services and OF the
addresses, correspondence. &c, OF Gen. Gait
man. .,
Sc clear is this record asd so faithfully has the
pen Of the biographer executed the task, that
| all the prominment characteristics and attri,
butes of the hero and patriot stand forth IN
distnguishable and vivid colers from the ean.
vass.
But nothing will interest the Southern read
ers 50 mnch.as Inc papers of Gen. Quitman IL
the form of public documents, addresses, let
tiers to sfivate correspondents, &c, touching
the sectional issues, prepared for the mos
part betweep4he years of 40 and 80. AmonI
his correspondence, are number of yaluaol
letters ncss. for the first time laid Before tn
public. In . word the werk is con1plet
history Of the exciting contests in Mississippi
in which he Vas prominent actor and wit
which las name is ladissolubly Blended. Y
1t is written with all the grace, fiowin
ease, and wealth of language, which has mad
, the name of Bancroft treasured word in tn
literary circles of this country. We are Ell
) coursged by the hope that its author wi
: not permit his pen4 to remain idle, but wi
continue bis labors ina field whicn cannot b
i yield rich harvest Of fame.
The book which is lsere noticed is for So
4 by Messrs. Morey Of This city and by boo
: sellers throughout the State generally
r ought u be in every family circle. "a
=,
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
Texas.

The Lotse Star continues to be raised in the
Iowns ef Texas The people seemed to be
almost united in resistance To the admins
tration of Lincola. The paperso Texas TEEN
with accounts of popular meetings with adopt
the. most decisive resolutions, and but for tho
difficulty osoh,ainaing authority to act, would
sats 81 tbs ftfssor. ss--s ssss.,s =sou.k Car-
DINA q y o U
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
sEcEssInN SERMON.
The Duty 81 Resistance to Northern
Oppression taught in the Pulpits.

4
We publish in our paper of to- DAY, the Ser
mon delivered upon the duty sf separation
from fhe Northern States, delivered in New
Orleans on Thanksgiving day, by the Rev. Dr.
Palmer vt the first Presbyterian Church.
This discourse breathes spirit of ardent
and lofty patriotism and Of true and exalted
pisty,--and are designed to Islpress upon
the people of the South, their duty as chris
tisas and as patriots in tne present gloomy
condition Of affairs. They are admon-
ished tr 81 the force of eloquent appeal and
irresistible argument to stay the hand Of Nor
thern iaratieisns, lawlessness and infdelty
by arsusing themselves to resolute action ;
and they urge the duty Of immediate separa-
ton or secession from the existing federal
TYSON as the bests and only sure raeans Of
ayerting the direfuI caiamities with which
they are threatened.
Joyfuay d. we greet these notes OF resls
lance to Northern dsspotisuk as they pea
forth from the church towers. They give NJ
uncertain sound They tell us of thick gath
ering dangers, and cheer our hearts sith In
welcome admonition that "RESISTANCE II
TYRANNY is OBEDIENCE TO GOD"
The times are full of peril indeed when tn
watchfires are kindled upon the walls oil AloI
and Ministers in their white robes with hear
anselfish and purified ond cnastened wit
/ heavenly fires, lift up their warning voice an
} tell their focks to be on the alert, for the wo
; quaint, rapacious and thirsting for.blood, is
the walk. The discussion OF our nultplie
wrongs IS no longer confined to the ,hushlrlt
. and the legislative halls. It has taken pc
session of the pulpit And why should
not ? The triumph of Abolitionism, will
the triumph of discomfort, riot, blood-shS
atheism, and every manner OF foul thing
!; pervert the understanding and corrupt
, hearts of men. 1t runs riot OYER the Northe
! States. Shall xe not protect from its leprc
:. embrace this fair land of our inheritance
i, YOU are . patriot-f you are ear'staGh
!, listen to the voice of the man Of God.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
All hail, Georgia!

The Georgia Senate has rejected by an over.
whelming vote proposition for Convention
of all the Southern States, which is nothing
more nor less than proposition of submission
to Black Republican domination. Georgia in
tends to secede separately, and then unite
with the other States that do likewise, in
forming Southern confederacy. Georgia is
one OF the Old Thirteeni
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
Letter from Ex.Gov. Hammond.
REpoI1FrE, Nov. 81, 1860.

REDcLIFFE, Nov. 81, lS6O.
GENTLEMEN FL have just received your
dispatch. It is impossible for me to COM
ply with your fiattering request South Car
DINA will certainly secede from the Union on
the 18th or 18th Of December next She in
te,,ds to try it fully at all costs. No more
compromises of any sort. She will take no
guarantees, but will go out of the Union high
and dry forever. IF Georgia viii back her,
there will be little or no trouble. only wish
she had called her Convention for the day be-
fore and gone out first W. don't want to
lead. We will gladly give Georgia the lead
and all the honors. Let her put forth her
hand and grasp them. She is and must BE-
the Empire State of the South and South
Carolina will have, perhaps, hard time with
out her sustaining arm.
Your obedient servant,
4s j. II. HAMMOND.
. fxo,nn,;ttaa ofthe Mass Meeting Columbus.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
R.tiacatiOn Meeting Tonight!

We are requested to announce that the
minute MINI Of Kinds, and the advocates o.
Southern Confsderacy, viii meet to ratiiy the
nominations Of Messrs. Harris. Anderson and
Smart, At the Capitol tonight. A general at
tendance Of citizens IS invited.
Let Us have rouser
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
Good News From Texas!

It is understood TILT the public sentiment
in favor of immediate secession is stronger I'M
Texas than in South Carolina even. The
members of the Legislature determined not
to permit the energies of tfe State to be fet-
tered by the refusal of Gov. Houston to- call
tnem together, have agreed tt meet at Austin
on Monday next, without any forTal call
from that officer. The ground taken is that
although the constitution authorizes the Gov
ernor to call the Legislature together, it does
not preclude that body from assembling when
the Governor may neglect to exercise this
powef. The present occasion would fully
justify the Legislaturesfin taking this course !;
in TACT, it is the only one left for the members
in order that actual revolution, which other
wise would be inevitable, may be averted. II
is understood that the Legislature will call .
Convention to meet at Austin on the oth Oh
January ~ The gallant people of Texas are
determinedAo get rid of the existing Union, in
the shortest possible time, and they Will not
suffer any obstacle to stand in their way.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

DE-. JoHs T. WHrrE.-owing to the press
of matter in our regular edition this week we
circulate the advertisement Of White IN
the form Of an extra. The Doctor was IN
our c;ity last winter, and to those VITO have
tried his remedies commendation Is unneces-
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

aIf men are in earnest about the danger
and insecurity Of slave property in the Onion
are resolved to resist Republican Govern
ment, then paper demands, petitions, ultima
Turns and the like are worth nothing and sub
iect us to ridicule and laughter. Secession is
our only hope and safety. If men want To-
sgree upon terms. do like our revolutionary
fsthers did, whip the enemy and agree upon
terms Acknowledgements (Ga.) Dispatch.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

THE BnAspos HERAIl1-atr. ]. F. Shansy
has bssome assocated with Col Bennett m
the publication and IN the editOrship Of this
isteriinc. paper. He is thoroughly versed =. IN
The art preserratise Of arts, p and has already
e;yei, evidence ii the columns Of the Herald
Of his capacity IS writer. The Herald Is
entitled Is 1 large circulation and . full mear-
sure ofprospersy. It ineulcaiss sound doc
trims. and ms never wearied IN well dong 4
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
-7-------------------'--' >
Vote the Clean Ticket.

Brother southernefs votes the clean ticket
vote for the cause whatever csnay be your
personal likes or dislikes. No scratching
Our victory will be stripped of half ftsglory
if single soldier is cut down by the hands
of his friends
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

LouIsrANA-The editor Of the Vicksburg
Sun learns from DIR. Shadburne and Col Peck.
members of.the Legislature Of Louisiana. that
that State is ..iog secession BY Tremendous
majority
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
Southern Rights Men

Are you prepared for the battle Butone
more week remains for action. See to itnowe
that your active workers are selected to
ATTEND THE POLLS, ON THURS
DAY THE 2eTHAall day, rain or shine ~
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

Committee ofthe Mass Meeting, Columbus.

ApoL1r1ox MURDERs-We see it stated
that Montgomery's outlaws have hung Scott,
Zines and Hanson, and shot Bishopan Moore.
unoHending Southern citizens in Kansas Ter
ritnrY
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
The Feeling in Georgia.

Tho Columbus eGa) Times brings the
cheering intelligence that 'three-fouFths o.
the counties heard from IN that State, hare
uassed secession resolutions, while none are
for degrading unconditional submission"
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

TEsSEssEE-It is stated that Gov. Harris
has determined to convene the Legislature Of
Tennessee on the 1st Monday in January to
consider aths present political and financial
crisis.,'
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

sourH CAROLINA LEoIsLArURE-The House
of Representative has unanimously passed .
bill 10 provide for an armed military force,
and authorizing the Governor 10 call 100000
volunteers into service.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

p Speaking of the nomination of Messrs.
Lamar and Isom, the Oxford Mercury, says !:
AS they were nominated by men Of all par
ties. we presume that ne opposition will be
made. We are now united as one man, and
1t is earnestly hoped that no firebrand will
be thrown among US in this midnight hour of
adversely.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

prscHAssE or LABoREss ~ NEW YORK
TheNew York Express Of last Saturday even.
~ says the number Of laborsrs discharged
=. .s;s. w,ek was such larger than the week
r r on account Of the increased difficult
dies 70 r.ise money 70 pay them.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

UNASIMrTY IN CHARLEsToN.-A friend has
shown US letter from large mercantile firm
in Charleston wherein it is stated that, there
ia nat single man in Charleston opposed to
the inamediate secession Of South Carolina.-
Lancaster Ledger.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
Vote Early.

Be sure 10 cast your vote early. and then go
for your neighbor. Get him to deposit h's
vote and then turnout forathe next man.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

sou4 "a cAaoLIsA Aans.-A factory for the
msnufacture of firearms IS about being COM
menced IN Camden. Most Of the stock has
been taken.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

The MEMPHIS ArPEAL.-This late consera
vative- Douglas U nion-saving paper, quotes
Gov. Pettus' Message approrinsly, and is be-
ginning to SAVIOR strongly Of secession. There
is nothing like the pressure of wholesome
5ublc sentiment.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

NJ The proceedings 81 the Minute Men Of
Jackson, and several county meetings are
deraxfsd for want of room, and viii appear IN
o,,r naxt y af
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

,fY- Hooaand's German Bitters aad Balsamic
Coralal-sold byaevely druggist in the United
States. See advertisement in another column.
march % 60-ly.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

The SOUTHERN RAILRoAD.-The Meridian
saws of the progress of this road
I'here are not four miles of track to lay
down. If the weather admits, the 10th Of
this month will see the road through, in spite
of all its backsets. 1t will b. proud day Tor
the State. Lett be borne in mind that Vicks-
burg men and Vicksburg capital have mainly
pushed 1t through Mr.. Smedes is the man
Of untiring energy and finaacial tact, to whom
more than any other it owes its existence
We call such man true friend to his State.
He has done something forit.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE Intelfgencsr
editorially recommends a convention Of the
slaveholding States for mutual consultation
respecting the impending political dangers.
The National IntelIigencer is strong
Union paper--a teacher of the doctrine of the
unlimited powers of the federal government
and believer in the heresy that the Union
is the paramount good" Its Recommendation
for Convention of al the Southern States.
is designed to put such States as South Caro-
lima, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Mississippi &c.
in-the leading strings of Maryland, Kentucky.
Missouri, &c. That's the last dodge of the
Unionists. It won't winl 9
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
South Carolina Elections.

We learn by telegraph that as far as heard
from, the election of delegates to the State
Convention, on the 9Th, has gone unanimous
IL for the immediato secessionists. South
Carlina has beyond do ubt voted herself out of
the Union. In less than one month she will
be joined by seven other States. Now, by
st. Paul the work goes bravely n!''
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
A Commemorate Undertaking.

We arc gratifed to learn that Mr.. W. j.
Roberts, Professor of Ancient Languages in
Madison College, yielding to the solicitations
of friends has undertaken to put forth an edi-
ton IF The Latin and Greek Classics-and
that a portion Of the work has already been
executed. We know Of no one moe compe-
tent than Mr.. Roberts to perform this labor.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12
Beware of Split Tickets.

Every device will be resorted to by the
Unionists to divert prhlic sentiment from its
proper channel Split tickets will be as thick
as blackberries in June. Examine your bal
lot carefully, before youiiaeposit it. B1s'lre
YOU are right and then go the whole figure
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

+ ~ QUKRY-Hsve you have seen that Big
Indian ia another column, boiling Roofs, BAaKs
and LEAVES, for the Cherokee Remedyf
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-12-12

OF Hon c. Posey, United States District
Attorney for the Wilkinson District, Miss,
has sent his resignation to the Presipent.