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The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
For tie Mississipp;;an.
81 1ss %1sSssssaRps1n.
mrhe Mississippi University..-Hon. I
W. White.


EDITOR MissIssIPPIAs: In the midst of
more interesting subjects and exciting topics,
connected with Presidential and State cleo
tions, beg leave to call your attention to an
other election soon to be made, which. if less
exciting than those alluded to, is not unim.
portant.
By the death of the Hon. |. n. Davis. va
cancy was occasioned in the Board Of Trustees
of the Mississippi University, and it will be
remembered. BY those familiar with this insti-
tuition and the deceased, that Col Davis was
appointed trustee when resident of Pamela
county, and that he was considered the repre-
sentative trustee of DeSoto, Panola and Talla-
hatchie. These counties have been, and are
now, liberal patrons of the University, and it
is but right that they should have voice in
its Board of Trustees, and we know Of no man
more capable Of filling that position than the
gentleman whose name heads this article.
Col. r. w. White is a gentleman of high
literary attainments, refined taste and liberal
view upon all subjects connected with educa-
ton. In early manhood he "bore the yoke''
himself and is, therefore, the better prepared
to appreciate the situation and understand the
requirements necessary in those who under
take to instruct the minds of youth. He is a
quiet and unobtrusise gentleman, Of modest,
easy and unassuming manners, and as law
yer stands at the head Of his profession, in the
counties which we have above mentioned
The trustees at their next meeting will be
called upon to fill this vacancy, and we think
the election should be made from the region
of country originally represented by Mr.. Da-
Wis, and we feel assured that the election of no
man would be more acceptable to that region
than the Hon. Thomas w. White.
DE SOTO. r
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
Northern Sentiment,

On Tuesday, the 28th August, the Hon.
C. Francis Adams, the son of John Quincy
Adams, of Mass, one Of the shining lights Of
the Black Republicans, delivered an address
to the party in Philadelphia. The Pennsyl-
yanian says:
After the return of Mr.. Adams to the Con-
tinental Hotel, he was serenaded by the semi
military Republican organizations, who nightly
parade our streets, under the title Of "Invin-
cibles,'' e Vide Awakes," &c, who, we under
stand, ayailed themselves Of the occasion to
insult and abuse Southern gentlemen who are
stopping at the hotel. Before retiring, they
proposed three cheers for John Brown, which
were given with boisterous enthusiasm.
Such wanton insult to citizens Of sister
States who are sojourning in our city-and
many of whom are Southern merchants en-
gagged in purchasing their supplies from, our
business houses-will be deeply regretted by
all respectable citizens of Philadelphia. To
say nothing of that hospitality and politeness
which are always due to the stranger, or OF
that comfy and good feeling that should SUBJ
sist between all the citizens Of all the States,
it is inortifying indeed that the liberal patron
age extended by Southern dealers to our
merchants, should be requited by insult and
abuse.
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
The Alliance.

A Black Republican paper in st. Louis, ex-
uldngly boasts of the prospect of absorbing
the Douglas party into Black Republicanism.
1t does not hesitate to declare that the unholy
alliance between Abolitionism and Douglas
ism has been effected, and in ecstacles an
nounces the fact that the Douglas party is
now an auxiliary of the Black Republican
party. The following extracts from the
Black Republican organ, evidently prove the
connection formed between these two parties
whose aim is the ultimate destruction OF the
South and its rights
The dispatches this morning inform US the
legislature Of Oregon has been organized on
the basis Of coalition between the Republl-
cans and the followers of Douglas We might
regret this if we were not of opinion that the
better portion of the Douglas men will find
themselves, sooner or later, irresistably at
tached to the Republican party.
Far removed as Oregon is from the political
contest the Douglas men of that State have
the honor of being the first to discover their
real position. They have set an example to
their brethren throughout the Union which
should be promptly followed. In every State
where Douglas is weak, like Missouri for in
stance, the wisest course for his friends to
pursue is TO cooperate with the Republicans
in the coming contest.
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
Lincoln's Hangmasnl.

During his Senatorial canvass with Lincoln
in Illinois, in 1853, Douglas used the follow
ing language in speech at Chicago
ain other words, Mr. Lincoln advocates
boldly and clearly aoar Of sections, acds O
tie North against The South, Of free States
against the Stare Sates--a acar of ertermina-
tion-to be continued relentlessly, until one
or the other shall be subdued, and all the
States shall either become free or slave'
In his speeches at Norfolk and Baltimore
he said he would hang any man who would
raise his hand to resist Lincoln's government
whose policy he himself has declared to be a
war Of extermination'' against the slave
States.
RecOllect this: Douglas proclaims that Lin
coins policy is soar Of determination, against
the South, and yet declares his readiness to
hang any man who dares to raise a hand
against it Will you vote for man who
would hang you for resisting "war of ex-
termination" against your rights?
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
Douglas Men sold out" to Bell in
Mississippi.

Col. Flournoy, the "Goliah" of squatterism
in Miss, made speech at Aberdeen the other
day, and he's the man "what did" the woeful
tale our heading tells Of We are informed
by reliable gentleman-who was heretofore
Douglas man. but since Flournoy sold out
his party to Bell, has come out for Breckin-
ridge--that the Col. ordered the Douglas men
of Miss. to go in with the Bell party to beat
Breckenridge; that if arrangements could be
made between the Bell and Douglas Electors,
to cast the vote so as to beat Lincoln and
Breckenridge, he would go into it.
This is what the Democracy has charged on
the Douglasites from the first, that their only
object was to give the State TO the Bell Ever
EFT, Planters Bank Bond party. The few
Democrats in this State who were carried
away by Douglas will now come home to the
true faith, and the Bell men who have been
yelling for him had as well quit Douglas
is sold out" and played out in Miss. and will
not poll five hundred votes in the State.
The opposition has shown its hand. Let our
friends 60 to work, and we are not only VIC
torious, but Overwhelmingly so.-RouSton
Petrol
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
For t8e MIssiSSiPpidl
Natchez Correspondence.

EDITOR MIssIssPrAS :-Breckinridgc and
Lane are gazing ground palpably, in this
region. Col. Glenn's mastery effort, at
Natchez has given to us at least fifty votes.
He had never addressed Natchez audience
before, and though much was expected from
an orator Of his reputation, he exceeded all
expectation. His very enemies admitted that
it was a great speech, both in matter and
manner. " 1t just filled the BILL"
Among the Old Line Wings who have
never voted the Democratic ticket before, but
will vote for Breckenridge, / may mention
Lemuel and William Konner, Esqs-, Geo. NJ.
Marshall, Esq, President Board Of Police,
John B. Quigliss, Esq, Hon. Reuben Bullock,
Judge Of Probate Court, our city and county
Representatives, Hon. Douglas Walworth and
Hon Chas. Pipes. Yours, H.
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
The Discussion Yesterday.

Yesterday portion Of the citizens of Chick
asaw were addressed by the Hon. f. NJ. Rod
gers for Bell, and the Hon. j. M. Thomson
for Breckinridge. The great press of work in
our Office prevented our hearing all that was
said by those gentlemen. What we did hear
assured US that all the points at issue were
ably discussed, and to the satisfaction of the
friends of both parties.
Judge Rodgers friends admit that Matt.
Thompson made the ablest speech of the can
yass, and the friends Of Breckinridge were en-
tbusiastic in their praises Of his effort. Alto
gether It is considered one Of the fairest and
most logical discussions ever held.
Ofcourse, it was triumph for Breckenridge,
for when did Thomson meet an opponent of
our eause without gaining triumph for US.
He deserves the thanks of the Democracy for
his services in the canvass. ~ Houston Petrek
LIZ ~ '-~
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
How Things are Working and Whittier
Drifting.

One of the signs Of the times, and an indi-
cation of where republicanism is drifting, was
exhibited at New Boston, Clermont county,
this week. A republican demonstration was
made there, one of the principal features of
which was a procession. In that procession
were four tCagons filed Nth negroes, each
carrying rail pe,pendicularly. In one of
the Wagons was a banne1 to represent the
Goddess of Liberty underneath which was
written, 'NEGRo EQUALITY" The black part
of the procession was fla7ked by two negroes
on horseback, who officiated as marshals to
their peculiar division. The affair has created
much excitement throughout the county
Gin. ENQUIRER.
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
Is this a Disunion Sentiment?

John Forsyth, editor of the Mobile Register,
and devoted supporter of Mr.. Douglas, uses
the following language in letter to his friend
Sanford
@IF A BLACK REPUBLICAN PREsI-
DENT SHOULD BIZ ELECTED BY A
PURELY SECTIONAL VOTE, THE
SOUTH RESISTING AND TIE NORTH
ERNERS UNITING AGAINST Us, THIS
is NO UNION FOR SHAREHOLDERS TO
LIVE IN. / SHOULD GO WITH MR.
YANCEY FOR DISRUPTION, HALTER
OR NO HALTER"
Herschel V. Johnson the Douglas candi-
date for the Vice Presidency, may utter similar,
or stronger language, but still he is no dis
however, hint any such thing, and hang the
traitor" is instantly proclaimed.
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17

WELL PUT.-The huntsville Democrat
quotes from Mr.. Douglas first speech in
Chicago. in his Senatorial canvass with Lincoln,
the following paragraph
In other words Mr.. Lincoln advocates
BOLDLY AND CLEARLY, war of sections, ,car
cf the North against the South, of free States
against SiaUe httes--a a0g Of determination
to be continued relentlesIy, until the one or
the other shall be sub lued and all the States
shall either become free or slave"
With this clear definition OF Mr.. Lincoln's
doctrines and purposes, as understood and
expressed by Mr. Douglas himself two years
ago, the Democrat wants to know why Mr..
Douglas should uphold Mr.. Lincoln's admins
tration against the South, if the latter should
decline to be made party to this "war Of
sections
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
Who will be Lincoln's Office-H Holders at
the South?

Thadeus Stevens, of Penn, one of the
blackest abolitonists, answered this question
the other night in a speech at New York. We
commend his words to those Bell men (and
there are many such, thank Heaven,) who
love the South more than they do John Bell
and who would resent as an insult such an
offer of abolition patronage. We conure
them to quit party whose leaders stand so
fair with the enemies of their section. Let
them ask themselves the question how John
Bell can be so acceptable 20 the aboltionists,
and, at the same time, true to them and their
rights.
''How different would it be ifLincoln were
elected. His administration cannot be a sec.
tional one, for that would VIC ate the princiDIes
of Republicanisn. He must select portion
of his Cabinet and many of his office holders
from the South. Where should he qo for them
but among the Southern Oppositioq ? No
where could he find safer or truer men,
What Republicans would object to such men
as Bell or Etheridge Bolts, Bates, Rayner, or
Ii. Winter Dayiso
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
The Opinion of Governor Letcher.

Wash saToS, October 2-Just now, Vir-
ginia politics is the principal subject of discus
sion among our quid nanes. Gov. Letcher, it
is understood, favors the union Of the State
Rights Democracy of the Old Dominion with
the Douglas men, in order to insure the defeat
of Bell in that State. Yet he freely expresses
his belief that Lincoln will be elected Presi-
dent by the people in spite of all opposition,
and, in that event. he fears an immediate dis
solution of the Union Charleston Mercury.
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
public Speaking.

Axthe request OF the Breckinridge and Lane
r1.b of jackson, Capt William NJ Estelle,
Hons. G. e. Hooker. r. H. Puriom and ). Z;
Campbell, Esq, will address the people o,
Kinds county at the following times and
0Enssn. Wednesday. October II.
Raymond, Friday, October IS.
Bofion,s Depot, Saturday, October ~.
Edwards Depot, Tuesday, October 70.
2. frownssiIle. Friday, October 26
Terry, Saturday, October "a.
arHaIf the above appointments viii Be
fiIIed by Coils, Hooker and Purdsu, and the
rest by Capt Estslls and Mr.. J. c. Campbell.
A fsir and equal division Of time viii be
allowed to Opposition speakers, 9. each point
The public generally, and the ladies 0pe-
cislIy, sse invited to attend.
October s, 1860.
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
George Wood, Esq, for Breckenridge
and Lane.

The last number Of the Eastern Clarion
contains this gratifying announcement:
1t says: This gentleman, for many years
District Attorney of the Eighth Judicial Dis
trict, one of the ab.est lawyers in this portion
of the State, and life long Wing and opposer
to the Democracy, has come out in the present
canvass for Breckenridge and Lane. Mr.
Wood is no candidate, neither seeks nor de-
alone by that strong common sense for which
he is remarkable, and by patriotic Southern
feeling, both Of which tell him, that the only
party that stands up for the constitutional
rights Of all sections, and plants itself upon
clearly defined ground consistent at once with
the honor Of the South and the preservation
of the Tn on, is the Constitutional Democratic
party that supports Breckenridge and Lane.
".We had the pleasure. recently, of hearing
MIR. Wool deliver political speech, during
court week, in neighboring county; and we
must say that we have not heard any one
present more iorcibly to the plain understand
ing 81 the people the reasons why every South
ern man ought to vote for the Constitutional
Democratic candidates.
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
The Norfolk Insurrection.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 9-The accounts re-
ceiyed here to-day from Norfolk represent that
all is quiet again in Norfolkand Princess Ann
The Norfolk Herald says that suffi-
cient testimony has been elected since Friday,
to fully justify tho strict police surveillance
that was instituted. A considerable number
Of arrests of negroes have been made. Nearly
all the negroes on two or three plantations, on
hearing Of the affair, took to the wood, more
from fright than anything else. A patrol iorce
has gone in search Of them.
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17

BLAxDY's STEAM SAW MIL-We would
call the attention of the reader to the adver-
tisemest in another column Of this celebrated
Mill The amountof lumber sawed at a re-
cent Fair is almost incredible, 675119 feet first
rate lumber IN 81 minutes, yet we have un-
impeachable testimony of the fact.
q It IS probable the manufacturers will have
one of these machines at the Fairs about to
be held in this State, and the public will then
have an opportunity of witnessing its mastery
feats In saving.
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
Hon. Reuben Davis.

This gentleman has just completed a can
yass of the district now represented by him in
Congress.
His speeches, at every appointment, have
been eminently successful, eloquent argu-
mentative and conciliatory in tone, they have
strengthened the Democracy in the right and
justice of their-principles, and at the same
time have done much to disarm opposition.
Owing to the i'll health of his wife, it is not
improbable that Gen. Davis will decline being
candidate for rc-lamination. Should such be
constituents for he has ever been most faith
full to the high trust they have confded to
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
Meeting of the Breckinridge State
Committee.

New YoRK, Oct. 9.-At meeting of the
Breckenridge State Committee this afternoon,
the Presidential electors resigned in order to
unite the Democracy on the Union electoral
ticket. An address was adopted, which de-
nounces the Albany regency, and charges
upon them the purpose Of refusing to allow a
compromise with the Breckinridge Committee
to give the State to Lincoln. 1t attacks Doug
las and his platform, but recommends the
support of the Douglas and Bell fusion electo.
rial ticket, headed by Mr.. Redfield, in order
to defeat Lincoln and throw the election into
Congress, which it is believed will result in the
choice of Breckenridge and Lane. A resolu-
ton was also adopted, urging thorough or
ganization in each county and assembly
district
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
Ineendiarism in Bastrop.

We have seen letter from the Hon. Geo
w. aicKown, of Cedar Greek, under date o.
the 18th September, in which he says his
house was fired the previous Thursday night,
at 10 O'Clock. Part of the building was de-
stroyed, and about $3.50 worth of furniture.
It was lighted in three places, being most
deliberate act. 1t is not known who the guilty
party may be--perhaps his own negroes. It
is probable, however, that it may have been
done BY abolitionists. Judge McKown was
member Of the Lecompton Convention in
Kansas, and the abolitionists swore his death.
1t is believed in Northern Texas thst part of
the secret order of Black Republicans in
Texas are from Kansas. They may have dis
covered the residence Of McKown, and either
done the infamous act themselves or instigated
negroes TO do it.-Isxas Paper
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
Negro Plot Discovered.

NORFOLK, Oct 9.-Norfolk papers OF Satur-
day give accounts of negro plot in Princess
Ann and Norfolk counties. Several arrests
were made, and the confessions Of the arrested
parties show that rising was contemplated
Sunday night and that the matter was insti-
gated by free persons, some OF them free
negroes. Patrols had been organized who
had shot white man named Flyn, and free
nergo named Smith-the latter not killed
One Of the arrested negroes, who numbofed
some twelve. states that plan Of operations
had been Inatured since last spring, and that
a vessel with arms and men was 70 arrive
Saturday evening to assist in the liberation Of
the slaves. :.
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
DEMOCRAT.

nAr Here is what Douglas said-every
BODY read.-Miss. Democrat.
"I have already had occasion to remark
that at the time of the adoption of the Con-
st;tution there were twelve (slave States) and
six of them have since abolished slavery
THIS fact shotcs that the cause Of freedons has
steadily and firmly advanced Sottte slavery
has recedei il. the same ratio. We look for
sCard Nth confidence to bie time when Della
ware, Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky and Mis-
souri,, and probably North Carolina and Ten
nessee, suiH adopt one gradual system Of eHsGs'-
cipatton, under the operation of which those
States must, in the progress of time, become
free"
.'Then, sir, the position of the Senator
from South Carolina is entirely impracticable.
1t is also inadmissable if practicable. htcomd
reuolutionise the fundamental principles IF The
government II tOouH destroy the great Prtn-
ciple of popular equality (not popular soEer-
eignty) which must necessarily form the basis
of all institutions u soo,tld Be a retrograde
movement in an age Of progress that soO''Id as
tonish the toorld," Ito 80 amend the Constitu-
slave ana Fee sg saRtHR ty tEs1R eSB 4BD tRf
aol. %, part l, page 37l.
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
Mn. Dooa,,,s,s sprpcurs Tl

Mr.. Do0aLhs's SPEECHES. Albany
Journal, William H. Ssward's @hrgher law.,
organ, is much pleased with Mr.. Douglass
speeches. 1t says:
Mr.. Lincoln, if called out by his friends
would have given expression to these senti
ments. They are the sentiments of the Re-
publican party. In all the ''savery agita
tons in Congress- since 1850, Republicans
have acted on the defensive. Slavery has been
the aggressor.
The ground Judge Douglas is compelled to
occupy shows where things are drifting. His
section of the Democratic party has ceased TO
be the pro-slavery party. 1t IS now in the
position Gas to slavery of the Democratic
Freesoil party of lS48. Whether like that
party it will, when the election is over slime
back, remains to be seen. Probably not. The
census may influence its course In the mean
time the principles here announced by Doug
las will be yindicated and established by the
election of Republican President.
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17

FLORIDA ELECTION. - Sufficient returns
have been received to show that Milton, the
Democratic candidate for Governor has been
elected by majority of one thousand four
hundred; and that Hilton, Democrat, for
Congress, has majority of one thousand
eight hundred -Co'astitutionalist.
Mr.. Milton the successful candidate for
Governor was the Chairman of the seeding
Florida delegates at Charleston and Mr.. Hill
ton the Congressman elect, was for many
years the editor of that able State Rights
Democratic journal, the Savannah Georgian.
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
From de NJ o. Dslla.
JOHN BELL, MY JOE.


Don't begin to fear, JOSn,
November's drawing nigh;
You have been tolling loF1ly, John,
But that noise soon viii die,
You say our party split, John,
Just equally in two;
And that the chasn made, 3ghn
Is making room for you.
Not so--as you Wsll see, John,
November soon will tell;
You'll see il was In vasa, John
Your toll will be your knels.
.MiIlaEd. .EiIlr,orall greet you, John,
He's been In the same hK;
Though not like you, forgetful, joan
Of eighteen htty-six.
It's true our party split, John,
1t bursted into two,
The rsDd is making room for John,
But Johnsy Bell, not for youR
Tennessee has loved you, John
The South would love you still;
But on the Southern question, Jchn,
You do act hn the bill.
You know it's growing time, John,
To oppose the foe;
And II It breaksthe Union, John,
Well have 20 let her 70.
You were opposed 70 Texas, John
That Is enough itself,
For ne TO refuse you, John,
And lay you on the shelf.
Yesi We hate to do Il, John, 90
Huk wnv, iii H.. Il
The weekly Mississippian., 1860-10-17
OBITUARY. /.

Died at Mt Hermon, near Clinton. Missis-
sippi, on the 3lst August, ALICE j. RICE. eld-
est daughter of 7. G. and j. A. Rice.
She was in the ninth year Of her age, and
unusually intelligent and Interesting, for one
so young.
None who have ever observed the earnest
thoughtfulness Of her dark, bright eve. or
caught the light Of her Seamsng, happy smile,
can fail to mourn with tine afflicted parents,
that one SO lovely and so promising should be
called so early to the chilli embrace Of death.
Yet we know that our Father doeth all things
well. Though we weeps that her fairy step
and merry laugh no mSfesma greet us, amid
Mt Hermon's peaceful, howery shades, yet we
rejoice in the hope Of bright immortality BE-
yond the shores Of time, where the broken
ties ofearth may again be reunited, and where
the sweet flower, removed from our own un
genial Cline win imhibe new beauty and
bloom from the gentle nurture Of the living
Saviour, who once took little children in his
arms and blessed them" F. A. j.
[The foregoing tribute was intended for .
previous number of the paper, but was acci-
dentally mislaid.