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The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30

THE Democracy OF TExAs.-The course of
the Texas delegates at the Charleston Conven-
ton receives the warm approval of the Demo-
cratic papers of the State.
The meeting at Galveston, on Saturday
night last, was called simply on the question
ofapproval or non-approval Of the Southern or
minority platform at Charleston. The call for
the meeting was signed by the principal citi-
zens, without regard to party. The principles
enunciated in the Southern platform were full
" sustained, and resolutions passed, approving
the course of the Texas delegates at Charles
ton.
We understand that these delegates, on the
authority of the Democratic State Executive
Committee, in view of the impossibllity Of
holding a State convention in time, will re-
turn to the convention at Richmond, prepared
to adjourn to Baltimore, and join the conven-
ton there, provided there be good prospect
of the Southern platform being there adopted,
or one of similar conception and objects.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30

A VOICE FROM New HAMrsHIRE.-The
Democratic Standard, one of the staunchest
opponents of Black Republicanism in the
North, says
The Richmond Platform and nomination
will furnish the basis Of Reorganization of the
National Democracy throughout the entire
North. We shall take our stand upon the
Richmond Platform, and invite all true Nat
ional Democrats TO join us, in the great work
of forming new Democratic organization,
and presenting an Electoral Ticket for the sup
port Of the National Democracy Of New
Hamphire in the approaching Presidential
election.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30

To ApvrRrIsEEs-The Mississipplsn goes to press i'm
nedlsey after the arrival Of half pact O'Clock
from NV Orleans Those wishiI their risemeIts
inserted weald do wrss rug them in before O'Clock
On publication day 5.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30

THE CANTON CoMNoSwEALTH.-This able
paper comes to us considerably enlarged and
brings other marks of decided Improvement.
1t is bold and efficient exponent of Demo
cratic principles and deserves TO be literally
sustained by the Democracy of Madison.
Within the limits of the State there is not
more thoroughly posted politician, nor a more
fluent and foriblc writer than its modest, but
gallant and high-minded editor, Owen Van
Yacter.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30

SLAVE TRADE TRIALS IN SAvANNAH.--The
case of N. C. Trowbridge, charged with COM
pIicity in the SLAYER Wanderer affair, has re-
suited in a mistrial. The case Of John Dubig-
non, on the same charge, was before the court
at last accounts.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30
HE MISSISSIPPIAN.
Nav 90. 1890.
Jackson,

SEfcIAL AsKsfT-NE.zJ. j. DEs;so,J, f. the specia
agent fr tine Mis,ssiepan and viii visit the different
ss-topa" If the State r transaction Of business
aected with the ofisa. oas rends Ia the southern
counties may expect him during the Spriee months snd
we trust the Democracy VIII ceiFe hin with
dIslty which the irnpartance Of the rlssoa demands
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30

CoRREcTIoN.-In the proceedings of the
Adams county Democratic meeting, the I'd
resolution was printed Resolved, That we
mainly approve Of the course of the dele
gates" &c. We have been advised by several
friends in Adams, that the error was purely
typographical. 1t was written warmly ap-
prove,' &c, &c.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30

Hos. WV. c. Preston, DEcEAsEp.-Hon.
VIM. c. Preston, of South Carolina, died on
Tuesday afternoon, the 22d inst, in Columbia
S. c. Mr.. Preston was for many years a
Senator in Congress from the State of South
Cerclinas and asRu orator ana statesman, he
enjoyed reputation, second to but few men
in the Union.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30
The Black Republican Nominees.


The nomination of Lincoln and Hamblin
seems to have been received with general ap.
proyal by the Black Republican party through
out the non-slayeholding States. 1t is EN-.
phatically representative ticket 1t repre-.
sents all the meanness, the bigotry, and the
fanaticism of the Black Republican organiza.
ton. It's head was formerly Wing member
of Congress, but joining the Abolitionists at
an early day, he signalized the narrowness Of
his views, and his opposition to the South, by
voting for every scheme which had for its
object the degradation of the South, from her
rishtful position of equality in the Union.
The tail of the ticket is dapperling dema-
gogue from Maine, who was once member
of the Democratic party, but joined the anti
slavery organization to keep upon the popular
current, and to make sure of the loayes and
fishes. His career as an AboItionist, has
been marked by his faithful advocacy of every
monstrous scheme which has found birth il
the busy brain Of William II. Seward.
1t is now claimed for Lincoln by his par
tisans, that he was in advance of Seward in
proelaiming the irrepressible conflict" doc
trine, of which he IS firm believer. The fol-
lowing passage from one Of his speeches, in
1858, is conclusive as to the identity Of his
positions with that of the Great Agitator
himself:
: 81 believe this Government cannot endure
permanently half slave and half free. | do
not expect the house to fall, but do expect it
will cease to be divided 1t will become all
one thing or the other. Either the opponents
of slavery will arrest the further spread of it,
and place it where the public mind shall rest
in the belief that it is in the course Of ultimate
extinction, or its vdvocates will push forward
till it shall become alike lawful in all the
States-old as well as new, North as well as
South"
In a word, the Black Republicans have had
the manliness to present the issue fairly to
the South. If their views prevail, it will be
for her to choose between these alternatives
A Black Republican government and an over
thrown and repudiated Constitution in the
Union, with the anti-slayery States or South
ern Independence and Equality, without such
a Union. As sure as God reigneth Missis-
sippi will choose the last.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30

ORA THANs are due TO Mr.. Carlisle of the News De-
pot. for New Orleans fAIars in advance Of the mail
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30
Speech Of Hon. Jefferson Davis.

The publicatioaof the speech, delivered by
Hon. jeff Davis, n the Senate on the 9Th ms,
is published in our present. issue. 1t will be
universally read, Is one Of his most successful
efforts. 1t is the emanation of statesman
philosopher and patriot.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30

az Blood Foodi Blood Foodi See advertisement
In another column. march28 6O-ly
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30

LARGE crowd in foan Iast sat,,ss,st who con
demned the a9lon Of our delegate @ tnaries.
ton. Our people are with them BID opposed
TO Douglas to the end of the ohaasr-- Iftaas.
ton Petfe}.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30

gE- Wear auth rized to announce the name of
h FDwARD, as q can hat liz the ,tfT1 Of Prcbsts
Clerk Election in ostober
Nv Weare autiaflzed to announce HOW ELL A.
HALL .. eanadate forthe Office of County Treasurer
Electio In October.
We sre authefi<f Ito announce the ane Of SAMUEL
Dos ELI- - eanddate for the Office of Probate
Clerk,
W. are aEtbef Ies p announce W. " RfCHEY, ca
at The, next election.
Wv A. H HANDY Is eandi1ate for r. lection as
Judge OF The Hi2h tert of Errors and Apueas for the
fret dtstr ct e0.Po.ed q the Counties of Kinds Warren
Rankin. Sco't Ao"ter1 Land rdale, kemper Ne>ho a,
Leake. Madison lao, lssaquena, Washington Holmes
Attala, instan aud Apxubee. Election Ist Monday Of
October.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30

The DEMOCRACY OF ARKANsAs.-The gal
liant Democracy of Arkansas have met the
issue presented by the Squatter Sovereignty
Democracy at Charleston, squarely and fair
ly. They have endorsed the course of their
delegates who Withdrew, and in one of their
District Conventions they gave emphasis to
their views by declaring vacant the seats of
those who refused to withdraw, and proceeded
TO make new appointments accrediting them
to Richmond and to Baltimore.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30

Eg- Hoohauas German Bitters aud sanie ecrais
sold by eveFy druggist 70 the Unipd &C.. 90 e.
yerti.eueat in another column. ~ hss e9-ly
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30

to be intimidated by threats. They all have
much of that sentiment which feels pride in
peril's hour; and therefore it is that our de-
mand Of equal rights, our assertion Of the de-
termination never to surrender them, has been
tortured into menace TO those with whom
we have ever sought to live il peace. 1t is
not threat but a warning; and that warning
given in the spirit OF fraternity. When We
say to those who have common destiny, a
common interest with us, stop here, your
tread is on an empires dust" it is not to des-
troy, but to avoid the dread alternative we
call you to the sober reckoning of the account
before you. It would be idle to expect US to
be satisfied with mere declarations that the
only purpose is to prevent slaves being taken
into the Territories. We have recent ex-
ample, teaching melancholy lesson of the
madness and faithlessness of abolitionism.-
When the British emancipationists met at
Old Jewry, they said their only object was to
break up the slave trade /; but soon arose the
anais des noirs of France; at first they pro-
claimed their purpose to be the education Of
mulattos. The new shoots progressed with
Fastening steps to common goal. The steady
growth Of their purpose the terrible catas-
trophies which ensued the wide spread ruin
which now broods over the most fertile portion
Of the West Indies proclaim how idle 1t IS to
rely on those who set out with no fixed rule
of conduct, their imaginations turned loose on
the field of mere speculative philosophy, and
attempting upon such basis to legislate for
public interests. This English teaching,
this English philanthropy, IS to US what the
wonden horse was at the siege of Troy. 1t
has its concealed evil /; it is, believe, the sep
aration Of these States the ruin Of the nayi-
eating and manufacturing States who are their
rivals not the Southern States who contri-
butte to their wealth and prosperity. Yet,
strange as it may seem, there only do the
seeds they scatter takeroot. British interier-
ence finds no footing, receives no welcome
among us of the South we turn with loath-
inc and disgust from their mock philanthropy.
We look with sorrow upon thegallant sailors
Of the United States who perish on the coast
Of Africa, participating in scheme which is
20 people the British Islands with captive
Africans sent there from captured slavers.--
Whilst we are gulled, as it were; whilst we
are expanding our means and appropriating
money to send the captured Africans back, not
to home-they mad none-but toa colony
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-05-30

BIBE CelSTY EgIogEa THE SEospEU>.-
At mes,ins Of the Democracy, held a
Macon. On last Saturlag. the 18Th INST, the
Seceder's al Charleston, Mere sustained by an
oucrw helming majority An extract from
! which weglther this itlsn Of new states that
the "SscslerS We're sustained, yea. ertn uato
! he qotes q Hiim9adl -
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-02
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, req. l.
The Harper's Ferry Investigating Committee
discharged Realf to-day He will leave imms-
diately for New York.
Thaddeus Hyatt arrived here to-day and will
appear before the Committee to morrow.
Senator Wilson was before the Committee
to-day. He stated that early In Nav 1858 M.
Forbes came to his seat in the Senate Chamber
and introduced himself aud informed him that
he (FOrbes) had been employed by Brown to go
to Kansas to drill some forces in 1857; that
Brown had not paid him for his trouble;
that his (Forbe's) family was starving in Eu-
rope, and that the men in the East who had
contributed money for the d. fence of Kansas
ought t. pay him. He was much excited aud
denounced Brown and others.
He said some of the arms which were sent
to Kansas had passed into Browns hands and
were stored in Iowa He wrote to Dr. Howe,
suggested to him to see some of the men who
had contributed for arms for the defence Of
Kansas to get those arms out Of Browns hands
and place them in the control Of reliable men
in that territory, who would see that they were
oulv used for defence. He said that If those
arms should be used for Illegal purposes il
would involve the men who had contributed
them in trouble. DR. Howe Immediately wrote
back that an order had been sent to Brown t.
deliver up those arms. The matter passed out
Of his mind and he supposed all was right
He never had heard word about the organiEa-
ton of forces for the invasion at Harper's
Ferry in 1858 or afterwards, and did not know
that Howe had sent his letter to Brown.
The resident Dem. National Com. several
days ago Instructed their chairman to call on
Senator Mason to enquire into the authority
OF the newspaper dispatches in relation
to the proceedings before the HarPers
Ferry Con. He was assured that no informa
ton had been furnished by any member Of the
Committee or Clerk for publication, and that
the statements sent abroad were no Eart Of the
testimony, but that they may have been furn>
ished by witnesses under oath.
All the members Of the House who voted for
Mr. Pennington have been notified to meet at
the Capitol to morrow noon. The OBJECT be-
ing to make nominations for all other elective
officers Of thst bOdyl
The Senate to day decided to act in executive
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-02
CONGRESSIONAL.

The proceedings were opened with prayer
by Rabbi Raphael. 1t abounded with fervenLly
expressed patriotic and religious sentiments
He imPlored divine blessing to direct the House
in the election of a Speaker, who may preside
with favor and fear, and that the members
might speak and act for the glory and happi-
ness of their common country. The prayer was
listened to with attention.
The clark having stated that the question
pending was the motion of Mr. Sherman, that
the House proceed to vote for Speaker, on mo.
ton of Mr. Phelps, there was call of the
House.
Before the proceedings under the call were
compiled Mr.. BocOck moved that Mr.. Clark, of
N. Y, be excnsed for non attendance He sta
ted that number of gentlemen were absent
and that his motive in making the motion was
to give them time to arrive
Mr.. BOcOck moved that all further proceeds
ings under the call be dispensed with, and de-
manded the yeas and nays
After some discussion the House proceeded
to vote, when the name of Mr.. Clark, of No 4,
was called. He rose to make an explanation,
Mr.. Hutchins called him to order on the
ground, First, That he could not proceed with
out general consent, and Secondly, That dis.
cussiOn would be in violation of the spirit OF
the agreement entered iuto yesterday.
Mr. Clark then said, though disagreeiDg with
Mr.. McClernand on the question of slavery in
the territories, he voted for him as a national
man,
Mr.. Cobb also said he was opposed to squat
ter sovereignty, but he suspected Mr. MeCler-
nand. for having in former years voted against
the WimOt ProvisO. He was for the country
first and Mr.. McClemand next. He was sat-
isied this would be the last vote to>dsy fol
Speaker. The result was foregone eOnclu-
sion.
The roll was proceeded with.
Mr. Hamilton referred to remark made the
other day by Mr.. Morris, of Pa, that as Mr..
Smith, of N. c., had refused to tell him how il
he was elected he would construct the Com
mittee of Ways and Means. He withdrew his
vote from that gentleman
As Mr.. Morris now voted for Mr.. Pennington,
he (Hamilton) presumed Mr.. Pennington had
informed MIR. Morris how he would form the
committee.
Mr.. Keitt made speech in which he alluded
to Mr.. Shermans remarks accompanying the
withdrawal Of his name as q candidate, as q
mournful valedictory TO bis deserving troops
That gentleman had said the Democracy was
demoralizing by seeking affiliation with the ell
emets of opposition to the Republican party.
Pray, gentlemen, how do you stands For
eight weeks you have made an effort to elect
your nominee, and failed in your effort to adopt
the plurality rule. You were obliged to take
down your man whose name was connected
with the Helper pamphlet and adopt as your
candidate q man who is in favor of the fugitive
slave law, as it now stands. Let me ask these
same gentlemen whether they think, by going
/ for man who favoTs that law and who was an
Old Line Whig, as he calls himself They do
not demoralizs themselves by the affiiatiOn.-
The successor Of Mr.. Giddings supports him
nington had given Mr.. Morris, Of Pa. any
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-02
Last Nights Report.
XXXVIth CONGREss--FIRsT SESSION
WASHINGTON. Feb /
SPECIAL REPORT.

HOUSE.
Several short explanations of their votes
were made BY Messrs Clark, of Missouri Cobb,
Keitt, Smith of Va, and Bhrksdale, the last
maintaining thatif the South Americans con-
centrated with Democrats on Mr. McClernand,
they could defeat Mr.. Pennington.
Messrs. Hill, Gilmer and Mallory did not
agree in opinion with Mr. Barksdale. The
last said if another vote was taken, Mr.. Briggs
would vote for Mr.. Pennington, thus effecting
his election.
Mr.. Moor, of Ala, said if it would be of any
avail, lie would set here till 1861 before he
would consent to the election OF Republican.
He denied that his vote with all the scattering
ones could elect Mr.. McCiernand, and voted for
Mr.. Boyce.
Mr. Davis, of Miss, voted not for Mr.. Nc
Clernand, but for the country.
Mr Briggs, after an explanation, voted for
Mr.. Pennington, and thus decided the contets.
| (Applause and hisses.)
! The vote resulted 9s follows;
Whole number 230; Mr.. Pennington III;
Mr.. McClernand IS; rest scattering.
| The Clerk declared that Mr. Pennington was
elected (AaPpIause in gallery, and hisses
Mr.. Hindman wished to make remarks about
the election of Republican, but was loudly
called to order by the Republican side.
Meesrs. BOcOck and Sherman were appointed
by the Clerk to conduct the Speaker to the
chair.
Che Speaker delivared speech, in which be
promised to preside with justice and impair
tiality. He felt he had national heart which
embraces all parts of our Union. After thank
ing his friends again for their kindness, he en-
tered upon the discharge of the arduous duties
of his station. (Shght aPplause) -.H
The oath was administered to him by Mr..
Phelps.
The members were then sworn in by States.
A committee was appointed to notify the
Senate that the House was organized.
Adjourned till Friday.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-02

RENARKADLE ROMANCE IN Real LIFE Our
city has just been the scene OF the dsROuemcHi OF
a. strange play as Is Otlen played upon the stage
Of the world, the incidents oil tho plot being as
follows:
About seventeen years ago an int lligent aud
promising young man of Rochester, N. Y, be-
came acquainted with a peasing and accomplished
German girl Of that city and eventually married
her Shortly after bis marriage be was suspected
of having been the perpelratOr Of a forgery, his
former connection with company Of fast young
men giving some oredence to the charge. The sus
picion was so strong against him that he fled the
city and wandered through foreign countries,
spending most Of his time In South America and in
Sonora. Finally after having amasssd wealth he
turned bis Steps towards his former bone to learn
tidings of the young aud loved wife whom he had
lefE behind. On bis way to Rochester he reached
and stopped at Cleveland about six weeks since.
Meantime, his wilo had, about three months af-
ter his disappearance, given birth to daughter
aud when the mother died, some three years after.
she gave this child TO some German friends Of hers
who subsequently removed TO this city bringing
the girl with them. In Il few years more the fami-
ly returned TO their native land, leaving the little
girl with another German family Klengenheifer,
with whom she grew up TO a handsome young
lady.
When the ather arrived at this city about six
weeks ago, he became acquainted with Mr.. Kiln.
genbefer, and the latter having brother in SonO.
ra With whom the stranger was acquainted, speed
lily formed a close acquaintance with him and in
vited him to his house. Here the young lady came
upon the stage and she and the stranger become
so well pleased with each other that they agreed to
marry, and the ceremony was set for Monday
evening last.
We should have stated that the gentleman had
learned that his wife had been dead for many years
His daughter had assumed the name Of her foster
parents while the fa.her not know he had child
living.
On Sunday evening last, the night before the
wedding, the tive were sitting in conversation
when he asked her whose likeness she had in 8
locket which she always wore. She replied, her
mothers, and opening it, showed it to him. What
was his amazement to find thatit was his own long
dead wiies whom he had left seventeen years be-
fore. Mutual enquiries followed there were
tears of sorrow and of joy, and the father and
daughter, so nearly married to each other, were
welcomed to each others hearts in their true res-
tOns On Tuesday afternoon they left the city for
the West where they will take up their abode, not
as husband and wife, as they proposed doing, but
as father and daughter. Verify, "man proposes,
but God dsposes."
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-02
ARRIVAL OF TAE srEAMsHIP CITY OF
MANCHEsTER


The City Of Manchester left Queenstown at
P. n. OF the - b, aud CONSEQUENTLY bdngs
one day later news from Europe by tele graph
to lueepstown
PARIs, Jau. IA rumor is current that the
Congress meets on the 18Th Of February.
Another rumOr is TO the feet that Anielli
has resigned his position at Rome.
II Is also reported that treaty Of commerce
has 6eea concluded between France and Eu-
gland.
The rentes have advanced. Closing t j., day
ct 6sf 75c
The Daily News srticle says the Bank Court
broke up without the announcement Of an al
teFation il the rat Of discount
The Daily City News article distinctly states
that Lord COwlry did not crms to London on
any mission, and that he brought DC papers
whatever from the French government
The telegraph between the Channel Islands,
and France had been successfully laid.
An exaggerated account Of the striDgsney Of
the New York money mar ct, slightly inhuen-
ced the funds
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-02
FROM DALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, Feb. l

BALTIMORE, Feb. l.
This morning about 2E o'clock, as the train
from Philadelphia reached the Susquehanna
river, the Express, Mail and Sleeping car pas
sed, as usual, on the Ferry boat, but from TOO
much headway the Express car went over into
the deep water, the truck falling on the deck OF
the boat, but doing no damage to her.
The passengers in the sleeping car knew
nothing of the affair for some minutes after
Il is supposed that the ice on the brakes pre-
vented them acting properly. The mail car
came near going and the mail agent jumped
from the window, but the brakeman promptly
disconnected the coupling aud thus saved fur
ther disaster. The accident, together with the
storm, delayed the arrival of the train here till
siX olclnck