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The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12
Minis downing Douglas Champion


The DeKalb Democrat contains graphic
and pquant description of tilt in Lauderdals
between our unfortunate Douglas cotempor.
airy, Spinks of the Meridian, and Minis, the
Democratic candidate for elector in this Dis
trict. Some one has been unkind enough tc
appropriate the paper, and thus deny to oul
readers the pleasure OF reading the sketch
We must therefore take Spinks' own account
Of it. He says:
Mr.. Merwin's speech was made up of an
elaborate defense Of Bells record. He dealt
with the facts as he found them with candoI
and fairness. After he concluded, the writer
hereof undertook to make Douglas speech
became confused, and desisted under much
embarrassment. 1t is due ourself to say, that
when asked beforehand to represent the
Douglas cause, we excused ourself, stating
that we were not accustomed to public speak
ing, and felt that we could not do our cause
justice. Mr.. Minis knew the. circumstances /;
yet when be took the floor, he proved his
magnanimity of soul by a braggadocio display
Of clownish accomplishments and coarse ridi-
cule.s Our consolation is that as nothing short
of the smell Of blood seems to appease the
boilers, we have the satisfaction of knowing
we were the first sacrifice offered to the dis
union god. II necessary we are willing to be
offered up again. Perhaps no poor. mortal
was ever worse drowned than we were.
/. Poor Spinks 81
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12
Maryland---Skies Bright.

The Democratic papers of Maryland assert
positively that the electoral vote Of that State
will be cast for Breckenridge and Lane. They
a1ege, and with much reason, that the numer-
Gus riots and disgraceful transactions of the
Know nothings at Baltimore elections, have
killed the marty in that State, and that out
side of the city of Baltimore it scarcely has an
existence. Everywhere the patriotic and
conservative masses are united for the Demo-
cratic nominees. There is no division among
the Democracy The three Democratic mem
bers of Congress, Stewart, -kunkle and
Hughes, Mr. Pearce. Democratic United States
Senator, the State Central Committee, and
every Democratic paper but one in the State
is laboring earnestly for the election of the
Democratic nominees-Breckinridgc and
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12
Nobly Said.

A Winchester correspondent of the Nash
ylle Union and American, in giving an ac-
count Of the meeting in that place on the Soth
ult, of: the electors for the State at large, re-
psrts Col. BaiIie Peyton, the Bell elector, as
having said
"He did not believe, If Lincoln should be
elected, he could find man in the South who
would accept any important Office under him.
Ifsuch man could be found, he was trail
tor, and deserved to be tortured to terrible
death"
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12

Immense Gathering and Unbounded
EEFHUsfAsM OF THE DEMOCRACY y

Immense Gathering and Unbounded
E.EEFHUsTAsM OF THE DEMOCRACY! I
y4ZO0 COMING TO THE RESCUEiit
Il was our pleasure to be present at the
Democratic Mass Meeting and Barbecue at
Yazoo City on Thursday the 9Th. The demon
stration was complete success, in every
particular. It was enc of the most enthusi-
astic and effective meetings of the canvass.
At an early hour the people began to assem-
BILE from all points and in such numbers that
twas submitted BY all parties, to have been
the largest assemblage ever known in the
chunty. The Belleverite meeting held few
days previous was admitted to be larger than
county gatherings usually are, but it did not
compare to the numbers in attendance upon
the meeting of which we speak. High almost
as bird can wing its way in the air, above
the Thong foated Breckenridge and Lane
flag, on which are inscribed the notices and
symbols of the glorious faith Of the Democra-
cy. IFhe arrangements for the meeting were
more complete than we have ever before seen
| them. A sumptuous dinner, embracing all
the delieacies as we'll as substantials, that can
crafty the appitite, was provided and in
all the appointments, the handiwork of the
patriotic ladies of Yazoo, was prominent. To
their admirable taste, industry, and skill, all
| honor is due.
From ten o'clock A. NJ, until late at night,
| the people listened with undated interest to
the facts and arguments which were addressed
to thehn; and well were they repaid by the
speeches of Gov. Pettus, Col. Blythe, zen.
Wharton, and G. E. Hooker, Esq, who
presented an array Of oratorical talent rarely
eqaalSd.- A feature of tAe~occasion was-a
brief but eloquent speech from j. NJ. Armstead,
Esq, OF Yazoo, late leading member of the
American party, who after the invited guests
had spoken, was called out, and in terms
eloquent and convincing, announced the
reasons which have prompted him to support
the candidates of the constitutional Democra-
Cyl. The speeches Of Mr.. Armstead will fall
like bomb in the Opposition camp.
| The spirit OF enthusiasm manifested in
Yazoo in the good cause on Thursday last
will increase until the day Of election and we
doubt not it will ripen into a glorious victory
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12
All for Breckenridge and Lane.

Every Democratic Governor Ohio ever had
says the Cleveland Democrat, now living, is
for Breckenridge and Lane. Elk Gov. Wood
was President Of the late Democratic State
Convention, and Ex-Gov. Medill is warm in
the cause, as we also understand is Ex-Gov
Shannon, now in Kansas. Four of the five
Judges of the Supreme Court first elected
under the new Constitution, Thurman, Bart
ley, Corwin and Caldwell, are all for the same
Curious candidates
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12
The Debate Friday Night.


The debate between Messrs Minis and Mer-
win, in this city, on Friday night, was COM
plste triumph Of the Democratic champion,
Maj. Minis His speech wasa splendid speci-
men of logic, eloquence and unanswerable ar
gument, spiced with just enough of sparkling
wit to make Il palatable even to those Of the
Opposition. who were willing to receive and to
digest the wholesome truths which hepres-
ented for their consideration.
The organized system trapping which was
50 freely INDUCED by the boys for the benefit
of the Belleverite orator, did not rescue him
from the slough Of defeat and despond into
which Mai. Minis facts and arguments and
resistlsss assaults upon his cause and its can
didAtss had plunged him.
In late issue, we said that under the lead
Of our gallant and eloquent standard bearer
this district would give not less than thirty.
fve hundred majority for Breckenridge and
Lane. We now raise the figure to Jots, tloas'
and.
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Correspondence,
cRYsgAr srnrsos. Sent. 6 1880

CRYSTAL STRINGS, Sept. 6, 1850.
GSTIEMES: Your note of this date, request.
ing copy Of my speech, has been received.
have no hesitation IN complying with. your
request. The speech was written out before
its delivery, and a copy lar before me- send
Jon that copy. I do not pretend that it is
word for word what 1 said for did not read
from the copy; but it is the speech as de-
livered it, in every essential particular By
it am willing to be judged.
Very truly,
Your friend, &C.,
A. G. BROWN.
Messrs. w. J. Willing, R. w. Roberts, J..
A. Reid, and others.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12
Public Speaking.

j. B. Chrisman, candidate for Elector Of
President and Vice. President, for the Filth
Congressional District Of Mississippi. on the
Brckinridge and Lane ticket, and Gus. d.
Wilcox. candidate for the same office, on the
Bell and Everett ticket, will address the peo-
pie upon the political issues Of the day at the
following times and places, to-wit:
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12


ANOTHER ALABAMA ELEcToR DECLINES
Mr.. John Clisby, of Coosa, one of the Bell
and Everett electors for Alabama, has declined
the honor. In his letter announcing the fact,
he says.
The election, no donbt, was made upon the
presumption, that having been Wing
would necessarily support that ticket. It was
a Wing and American doctrine-and cardin-
al one too-that of protection to property in
the Territories having advocated it then,
and since Southern rights man; could not
abandon it to support men although once old
Whigs) nominated by a professedly new party,
and not committed to any line of policy
When then should Igo to? Why, to party
advocating my principles, of course, and that
leads me, (upon principle) to the support of
Breckenridge and Lane, even at the hazard of
being called Democrat.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12

ArorHER SCREW LOOSE 1--WE learn from
good authority says the Pontotoc Examiner,
of August 31st., ''that Col Flourney, Doug
las Elector for the First Congressional district
has withdrawn from thecanvass." Noreason
is assigned for his withdrawal in the Exam
liner.
Col. Flournoy was the head and front o
the attempted Douglas movement in this
State. His abandonment Of il is significant
We attribute it to Douglas recent pledge e
fight on Lincoln's side. II any Southern State
should resist his authority. Now IS good
iime iar Al ollr erring friends tocome out and
take tleir stand for Breckenridge and Lane.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12

a-.y-aGIvE ME ANYTHING IN PREF
ERENcE TO a UNION SUSTAINED
ONLY BY POWER, BY CoNsTITU-
rION i. AND LEGAL TIES, WITHOUT
RECIPROCAL TRUST AND CONFI-
EDENCE.s JOHN BELL.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12

SENATOR SEWARD, has been making an
elaborate speech at Detroit, in which he re-
views the history Of parties in this country.
We shall present some noteworthy extracts
from It in a few days, to show the ultimate
designs Of the Abolition party, as ioreshadowed
by its philosophical leader.
Mr.. Seward breaches, in lhis speech. the
dangerous theory that this government was
crested, not by and for white men, but for the
slave as well; that the Slaves one allegiance
to the federal government, and that the govern
naent oaoes them the reciprocal duty Of protection
We regard this as the most perilous and start
ling theory which Abolitionism has ever yet
advanced.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12

ArrxILnso DsAsrzn.--The heart. rsndin.
intsllieencs Of fearful disaster On tie morn
ing Of De Sd instant, on Lake dichiean
cams % ds yesterday By teIegr1ph.
AZ excursion pfrty, composed Of between
si.rss and our hupdrsd people, including se4e.
~ military sDd aeconpanissisf Chineo. n
tie evening o. tie 7ih, % board ths stsasher
Lady EIeiu, which ~ into schooner about
thirty miles out and sppk il twenty minutes,
carrying 81 except seventeen down with her.
Colonel Ldmsdsn. Of he New Orleans Pc.
dg.lnz and amir ssss among thoss Who
shzzsd tbisdrssdfai kse
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12
Publicspeak King.

Green G. Chandler, Esq. will address the
people on the Presidential question, and in
defence Of Democratic principles, at the fol-
49, ...-..... =. 4 ,,Ianor.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12

FATAL ArFRAY.-Oliyer Nelly and 7. ],
Wansley. both of Rankin county, had an affray
in this city, yesterday evening, when Mr.
Nelly was so badly wounded with pistol
ball that be zuryiyed only few hours.
Mr.. Wanaley gave himself up to the au.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12

BELL, "No GO" IN OHfo.-Gen. Carey, a
leading Wing in Ohio, has taken the stump
for Lincoln, saying
That it was known that he had been an ar
dent Fillmore man. He had been and was an
admirer of John Bell. If he lived in Ken
lucky he would vote for him. "But why not
vote for him here, it is asked :? Why Be
cause might just as nell open glo,0sng stoee
and sti.& my ballot into the fire and stay at
home as to uote for Belltn Ohio, and I am de-
termiiled to beat this Internal Locofoco party IL
Z can. Tremendeas appiause..1
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12

aBrins up the infantry as quickly as
possible, While I look IN upon the enemy with
the DRAGONS. .s- Gen. Lane at tic obarys 81
{ ats.l ~, 1sss sssFsyso-!ss ec5 E
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12

The FUs1oN-It is understood that Mr..
Douglas disapproyes of any fusion in New
York, for fear he might carry that State and
throw the election into the House, where
Lincoln stands no chance to be elected.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12

srEsaLER,s HALL-The Elocutionary per-
iormancs 1t the hall last night was Of antique
and highly entertaining character, and ELECTED
frequent marks Of appreciation. We learn
the Professor intends giving another reading
tonight.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12
Public Speaking.

Livingston Minis and D. o. Mefwin, candi-
dates for Presidential Electors, in behalf Of
the Democratic and Opposition parties. re-
spectiFely, for the Fourth Congressional Dis
trct, win address the people at the following
v,loear and times 2
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12
L1ScoI.N AND HAMLIS.


I served single term in Congress with
Mr.. Lincoln. My estimate of him is, that he
is bold, outspoken man, whose opinions can
be had for the simple trouble of asking for
them. He has strong native intellect, with
out much of what college people call learning.
He has made man his study, and he has mas
tered his subject. On the subject of slavery
he is as fanatical as VIM. Lloyd Garrison, and
great deal more prudent He told the truth
when he said / hate slavery as much as
any Abolitionist" The South may take it
for granted that she has nothing to expect
from his forbearance.
Mr.. Hamlin is a man of fair mental en-
dowments. If he is remarkable for anything,
it is for knowing which way the wind is going
to blow, and always getting his sails set so as
to catch the first breeze. He took to politics
as young duck takes to water, because it
was his element. IF I owed the devil gem
uine simon-pure Yankee, and meant to settle
fair, I would send him Hannibal Hamlin.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12

How. HESnY DrcKrNsoN OF goLuMBUs.--
This distinguished Wing, and former Chan
cellor Of tlls Northern District of Mississippi,
has declared for Breckenridge and Lane, and
is taking Al, active part in their behalf.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12

a. Ex-President Pierce says it would
crafty him exceedingly, If his friends sin all
sections Of the land could unite earnestly and
cordially IN the support of Mr.. Breckenridge
and Gen. Lane" '2i
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12
SPEECH

IICS. ALBERT G. BROWN,
Delivered at Crystal Springs, Mississippi,
September Gth, 1860.
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BELL AND EVERETT.

OF all the candidates, Col Bell is perhaps
the best informed on American politics.
Nearly forty consecutive years Of experience
has made him so. He has tested nearly ev-
cry side of every question, and seems at last
to have made up his mind with the preacher,
that "all is vanity and vexation of spirit. p
If the Col. wants to be understood, he can
speak as plain as anybody, and if he does not,
he can talk from the Cape of Good Hope to
the Arctic regions, around the Fejee Islands,
and back again to Tennessee, and never make
point. He Is old and cunning.
Mr.. Everett is a man of high scholastic at
tainments. He has studied books rather than
men, bellies zettres rather than politics; his lit
erary culture is Of the first order, his politics
indifferent, and his craftsmanship scarcely
above mediocrity.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12
DOUGLAS AND JOHNSON.

Douglas is intrepid and dashing-fIill Of
talents and full of ambition. He marks high,
and boldly strikes for victory 1t is the fash.
ion to call him renegade, apostate, traitor. &c.
II | have refused heretofore to Join in such
denunciatiocs, 1t has been because I did NOT
deem them just. No one can suppose that
with my opinions, can have any sympathy
with Mr. Douglas in this contest. But Il a
lively redgAection Of his past services has
made me -'''
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12

Fl
If slave property be not adequately and
sufficiently protected in the Territories, by
statutory laws it viii not 60 TO them and Il
it does not CO. the States now growing, and
hereafter to grow out of them win al ask and
receive admission as nee States Il is there
fore not difficult to see that in tho lapse Of a
few years the power of the GoEernment IN al
its departments, will have passed into the
hands Of the enemies Of slafo1y The sirre-.
preside conflict viii than close in the total
overthrow of slaYerp It is because would
avoid catastrophe like this, that now. when
it is time-when the equal rights Of the
States, the institution Of slavery, and the porl
petuity Of the Union may an BE secured ana
preserved, I seek to put the Government upon
q tack that will lead. to tho harbor df perpetual
safety. q love the Union, but / sing no no
zannas to its name there are people enough
engaged in that work, Tho Union is like
q great gun. d capital thing for deiehce In
M own hands, Or IN the hands. Of 1 friend. j
should rely on IL; but IL e All into the hands
Of an enemy, should FEEL salest when out n
It's ram With Mo Union in the hands 81
breckenridge. Bell or Douglas, j should iesl
ii not altogether safe, atleast not in i,nirentr
peril but il Lincoln gets possession Of IL i
should feel,my security Increased in rronor.
ton as the distance increased between u.s. a
81; now THS QUESTION Is 10 IND. \ N
Thequestion mustbs settled Oh tho p,sn6;.
ME az giving protection 10 sIa Va prabdsf,- 4,
de territories, by act Of Conef6Ss snS d.,:,. !.
II at once, or the douglas doctrine az $780,
ing slavery by non-acti0n and uilfFiknaiv 49,.
lation will speedily do itsSEoFl<s MAJ
IS fatal to slavery l0n AZ / On e,ll ~.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12

Arronrnrsr OF Sun ELEcroRs By THE
ExzcurryE Com,11TrEE-For Coahoma coun-
TN. s. Watkins and Paul n. Delany. Esqs.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12
"To his faults a little blind,
And to his virtues very kind. .

you must excuse 1t. s%5IS
OF Mr.. johnson I know less personally
than of any other of the candidates. A brief
acquaintance with him while be was Sena.
tor from Georgia, impressed me with the con.
viction that he was man Of slow but pom
derous mind. He has been regarded as a
State. Rights man Of the strietest sect, and I
cannot therefore account for his being on the
same ticket with Douglas, except that he loi-
tered behind the grand army, and was picked
up by the rear-guard. =.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-09-12

u r. -. Il aH
I In my oIinioh we cannot. va mar
the phantom 10 our bosoms that 4 rvll1
sense Of justice win induce the Northoin|
pie % iorbeer Not 80, my ffisndG
never win torneer: They hate Us DOW
they teach their children in Their SCHOOL
churchos 70 hate our children. Yoh 60
long submit Y you win. The John DI|I
l4iu the burning IN Texas, the slealhy
OF aboli60nists among Us, ten the isla
tory IS experionce teaching b. cx11
Take care thAtthe history Of san Dom1S
not your history. There Is, hsIs ihs
uonlst was not going 10 interiors wa
rights Of the master He was only o.
amelioralc The condition Of the slave anl
rest the blight and miidew Of slaYcry.
sequel MA the Total emanciuation AZ o.
race. Then came. TIE bhriinr e hoa4
murder Of men TIE hatchery d 1I|dIt'
iiendish and worse than hel|ish olI'.
women. Take care that 10 silne
not enacted here. Tia T,nrl| f.
mango listened % the u1|t I0l|. u l1lr
mics. They tnffE daft e y g
q then fiol1lR The end vas Inlt q
AMID the gro1ns and sIr'oka 2.
hnilio8 o. fed NE lo0nul1y
confederation Of their 0an deell'1S4
I5iepdS yolI cannot submit i 3p4 W.
North Is 6ccpmuln6n power. "A
use that power 10 emanciQoie
When that i done, no pen On dq.l
tongue depict. no pencil paint q. Aqit.
win oForsproid this country. 1o1 A.I
that human folly or human npdnf.
10 10 this extent, hut human My 40
madness has gone % this extent p.',..
will do il again 4Qn may mas -.
m a.,n1 80 lelsnd roaI r|rlit 6o
ne pIRIleYs IL San Domihg1; t1lF'
a K VIII Be nj d you. ~ st|ne
oinhn6inatcd dc neeIp stood ~ nm +
tended Mn Altar ha lll9 en- r
nv fI.n,lzr 'ooI tbs l11Eof " ~ q.
11ioR 4 I t.Ili Ii,ilU tnl sn.ec|
weIss.e Betet lsast ~ pnien = q
s9a HID .issF~e9s u ~
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talents enough to discharge the duties of the
Offices for which they are named. fshzif not;
therefore, stop further to compare their mental
endowments but proceed at once to examine
PLATFORMS
: l have great respect for platforms. In INV
Judgment platform is as essential to party
as feundation is to house. To those who
think otherwise / eommend the concluding
sentences IN our Savior's Sermon on the
Mount, If the platform be well laid. the
party will be like house built upon a rock
the rain may descend, the floods come, and
the winds blow, and beat upon it, and it will
stand. But if it be not well laid. it will be
like house built on sand. When the rains
descend, and the foods come, and the winds
blow and beat upon it, it twill fall and great
will be the fall thereof We have tried the
experiment Of building on sand, and the con-
sequences are before US. If we are wise. we
will profit by experience, and commence
building on rock. want solid founda-
ton, and then shall feel that every stone
laid upon it is laid for posterity. | viii con-
slider the platforms in the order of their con-
struction.
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l want laws statutory laws, GDr the protec-
ton of slave property IN the Territories. It
makes no difference to me whether you call
such laws a "Slaye Code" or q code" of any
kind. | want the laws, because / know that
slave property never has been and never viii
be adequately protected any where, without
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-01-20
State Agricultural Society.

At the annual meeting of the Vermont
State Agricultural Society, held at Mid
dlebury, on the fourth day of January,
A. D. 1860, the following gentlemen
were elected officers Of the Society for
the year ensuing:
E. B. Chase, of Lyndon, President.
Vice Presidents Edwin Hammond Of
Middlebury, G. w. CoIburn of Spring
field, H. Fl. Baxter Of Rutland, Henry
Reyes of Newbury.
Edward Seymour of Yergennes,
Treasurer.
Charles Cummings Of Brattleboro,
Secretary.
Frederick Holbrook Of
Brattleboro, w. II. Penniman Of Col
chester, David Hill of Bridport, II. S.
Morse Of Shelburne, John jackson Of
Brandon, John Gregory Of Mortified,
D. r. Potter of St. Albans, Daniel
Needham of Hartford, d. A. Bennett Of
Bridport, Elijah Cleveland of Coventry,
Henry G. Root Of Bennington.
The following resolution was adopted
Rssotued--That Committee Of three
be appointed TO consider the expediency
of setting apart certain portion of time
during the holding of the Annual Fairs
of this Society, for the sale of Stock, and
report upon the same at the next meet
ing Of the Board Of Directors.
Daniel Needham Of Hartford, Henry
Keyes of Newbury, and Edwin Ham
mond of Middlebury, we're appointed 8
committee to take into consideration the
subject embraced in the foregoing res
olution.
The Treasures report shows 8 bal
anee in the Treasury Of three thousand
three hundred and thirty-two dollars and
, seventy-fve cents.