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Maryland Demooratic State Convention.

This Convention met at Baltimore, on tho
23rd inst. and unanimously adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions
lst That the people of Maryland, as a from
tier Southern State, are most vitality interested
in the protection Of slave property, and the
faithful observance Of all guarantees of the
Federal constitution. And we denounce as
wicked and reasonable, all attempts by the
Northern people to regulate, invade, or inter-
fere with, by discussion, invasion, or otherwise,
the domestic institutions of any State or Ter
ritory.
I'd. We pledge ourselves to unite with our
Southern brethren in asserting and maintain
ing our constitutional rights at every hazard
and to- the last extremity.
Sd. That We do faithfully adhere to the
political principles of the platform enumerated
by the National Democratic Convention Of
|. 1856, as the Democratic creed.
4th. That we stand upon the policy Of non
Intervention by Congress with the institution
Of slavery in the Territories, as approved by
the Convention of 1856; and that while we
declare it to be our opinion that neither Con-
gress nor the people Of Territory, organized
or unOrganized, have any right, directly or in
directly, to interfere with the institution Of
slavery or the right Of holding slaves therein,
we hereby declared that such right is more
properly referable to judicial construction,
and that the adjudication of the Supreme
Court upon such question Is final and bind
ing upon each member of the Democratic
party, and will more certainly conduce TO the
public peace than any form of Legislative in
terventlon.
9TH. That perfect freedom of opinion. upon
all questions, ought to be enjoyed by every
member of the party, and all differences toll
Grated until the Democratic Convention or
Supreme Court Of the United States shall
settle the issue. when it becomes their impera-
tive duty to yield unqualified adhesion.
9th. We approve of the general policy Of
the present National Administration.
18th. We pledge our support to the nominee
of the Charleston Convention.
The Convention then proceeded to ballot
for delegates at large to the Charleston Con-
vention.
The following gentlemen were elected; John
Comtee, Lewis Noliord, William T. Hamilton,
and John R. Emens.
The Philadelphia Press, Douglas paper
says that the delegates are unpledged, but are
generally conceded to be anti-Douglas."
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United States Laws.

A resolution has been adopted by the Uni
ted States Senate, directing the committee on
the judiciary to consider the expediency of
providing by law for the appointment of COM
missioner to revise the public statutes of the
United States, to simplify their language, to
correct their incongruities, to supply their de-
ficiencies; to arrange them in order; to reduce
them to one connected text and to report
them thus to Congress for its final action, to
the end that the public statutes, which all are
presumed to know, may be in such form with
in the apprehension of all. This is most i'm
portant movement, and we sincerely trust it
will be carried out The number of public
acts, and their frequent modification, render
the study of the laws under which we live a
most complicated task. Judicious considera-
ton, collation. under kindred heads, and SIM
plifcation would prove Of incalculable benefit.
If our law makers Of Washington can frd
time, amid the pauses of President making,
to do the public great service, let them carry
out this resolution.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

FOR D1ssoLUroN.-Gen. R. K. Call has ad-
dressed series of letters through the ITALIA
hassee Floridian to q New York correspond
ent, in one of which he takes position in IA
yor of dissolution Of the Union in the event
of the election of Black Republican Presi-
dent Gen. Call is q prominent lawyer and
politician Of Florida, and has always been q
warm advocate of the Union.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

RAIL ROAD Sleeping cars have been
introduced on the New Orleans and Jackson
Railroad. They are very complete, and are
said to be more costly and comfortably than
those in use at the North. We also learn that
they will soon be used on the Mississippi
Central Road.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

GA correspondent Of the Mississipuian
has some very sensible suggestions in relation
to southern people getting up a series of school
books for our schools and colleges, and also es-
tablishing Southern Publishing House. We
think the hint most valuable one, and ought
to be acted upon. At the present time Il 4
difficult to get series Of school books from the
North free from the faint of Abolitionism a.
Fanaticism. And in spite of the strictcst sur
yeillance such books are introduced and used
IN our schools. This could be easily remedied.
And the impulse once given would be az in
calculable advantage 70 the South, both g re-
CARDS its pecuniary interest and general litera-
ture.-P oRtotoe Examiner.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

o. A dispatch from Washington dated 2sth
says that the Senate committee on territories
to day agreed to report bills organizing Pixies
Peak and Arizona territories, and postponed
the subject of organization Dacotah and Neya-
da, and admission of Kansas.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

ArTESs1ox CAVALRY "A new company Of
cavalry has been organized in our city, and
applied to the Governor for arms. Officers will
be appointed in few days when the company
will be prepared for drill.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

The MISSISSIPPI RESOLUTIONS. Several Of
our friends request us to re-publish the reso-
lutions of the July and December conventions
of the Democracy of this State. They will
appear IN our next issue.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

By the foregoing it win be seen that there
has beeen = large decrease IN immigration to
the United States during the past and the
preceding years. The time was when our
Opposition eotemporaries furnished all the
needful information to the public, on this sub
ject; utsince the Knownothing organization
ranished into its original noshingness. thew
are dumb as oysters about everything that re-
hates 10 the .terrible harrinerks
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

TIM ELECTION YEsrERDAr.-The vote for
Secretary of State, at this precinct was not
counted last night, and consequently we are
unable report the result this morning. We
have no news on the subject except the follow
ing which kind friend sent us by telegraph
from Columbus
City bO1.-Brougher, rs majority The
Opposition organized on Harper ticket quietly.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

" An Ohio Abolitionist named John j.
Allen (Ambrotypist) was "ducked" by the
good citizens Of Lexington few days since,
and ordered to leave the community, which
order he very promptly obeyed A rather
hot place for gentlemen of that kidney.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

Ofthis number, 81, PIG were borne in Ire
land. 1895 in England. s9,315 in Germany,
o712 in Great Britain, 4, 1853 in British Amer
lea, 1928 in Scotland, 2,579 in France, 1888
in Spain. 2,460 in Prussia, 1901 in Norway
and Sweden, 3.457 in China, 1927 in the
United States ebsing, we suppose, our own
citizens returning from abroad, } and the resi-
due in various countries, less than one thou
sand in each.
Their ages were 1900 under Is years
1915 forty and upwards, and the residue be-
tween Is and 20.
The following is a statement of arrivals for
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

Or Hon. Howell Cobb has written letter
unequivocally Withdrawing his name from the
list of aspirants to the Presidential nomina-
ton at Charleston.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

or It is stated in the Port Gibson ReyieIle
that Rev. W. L. Breckenridge has accepted
the Presidency of Oakland College.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

o. Horace Barr, Esq, was elected Justice
of the Peace, in this city, at the special cleo
ton yesterday.
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The Southern Herald says

THE GULF SQUADRoN.-In view of the in
terest now attaching to naval operations in
the Gulf of Mexico, we give the following as
the force, being portion of the Home Squad
roy, concentrated fhora
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

THE MOBILE REGISTER ON SENATOR DA-
v1ss SPEECH. The Mobile Register, the
only Democratic $50 called) paper Of the least
influence in the Gulf States, in the interest of
the Squatter faction, classes every Democrat as
an Opponent" who does not cooperate with
it in advocating the nomination of Douglas.
In this way, it notices Jefferson Davis's reply
to Seward, but is compelled to admit the force
of its reasoning. Itsays:
Gan extraordinary continued pressure of
our space has for some days delayed us in lay
ing before our readers the very able reply of
Senator Davis to the high priest Of the Black
Republican creed. 1t is needless to remark
in what points and how much we differ with
the Senator from Mississippi in regard to con-
struction of party principles and measures Of
party expediency; in the essentials of true pa
triotism all Southern men meet on common
ground. We have never willingly failed to do
justice to political opponent, and therefore,
without in the least changing our position to-
ward Mr.. Davis, we take pleasure in giving
our hearty endorsement to this speech, and
commencing it to our readers, as not only in
teresting in the highest degree, but eminently
instructive. 1t contains one of those thoughts
which as soon as uttered become the property
of nations mind, and and to its stock Of in
tellectual wealth.
.0E The Washington Star says Senators
Cav NJ Alabama and rlina,nsn. of North
Carolina, recently came to blows whilst the
Senate was in Executive session, and that IN
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

ouR THAMES are due Mr.. Carlisle, of the News De-
pot for New Orleans papers In advance Of the mail.
~ We are auth JFized 10 announce the name of
BF EDWARDS, - . can 'date for the Office Of Probate
Clerk. Election In October.
~ weare authorized to announce HOWELL A.
HALL, candidate for the Office ofUounty Treasurer
Election in October.
We are authorized TO announce the name Of SAMUEL
DON ELL, As candidate for the Office Of Probate
iark
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immigration.

The. arrival of passengers by sea at ports of
the United States during the. year 1853, as
shown by official returns, was as follows:
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

VIRGINIA AND OHIo.-Gov. Letcher laid be-
fore the Legislature of Vingina, on the 14th
ult., a communication on the subject of the re-
fusal of Gov. Dennison, of Ohio, to surrender,
as fugitives from justice, Frances Merriam and
Owen Brown, two of Jno. Browns Harper's
Ferry conspirators. The ground of refusal
appears to be that mo enactment of this State
(Ohio) has clothed the Governor with author
ity to surrender to another State, fugitives
from itsjustice seeking refuge here" And it
is urged that, under power claimed by virtue
ofthe constitution of the United States, the
condition on which the requisition is based
are defective in not stating with precision
where the offense was committed. Gov. Letch-
er cites case in which, on the 22d Of February
last, Coy. Dennison makes fugitive from
justice. He concludes his message with this
paragraph:
If the course which has been pursued by
the authorities of the States of Ohio and Iowa
is to become the settled policy ofthe non-slave-
holding States towards US, we must adopt
such measures for protection against these
gross outrages upon our rights as will be sui
ted to the case. We must adopt retaliatory
measures, and thus show them that we are de-
termned to resist, with becoming spirit, every
encroachment upon US, and every refusal to
comply with constitutional obligations and
laws intended for our protection. What these
retaliatory measures shall be, leave to the
wisdom Of the General Assembly.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

" Governor Stewart, OF Missouri, has
again vetoed the bill, passed by the Legislature
at its last session, and repassed in the present
extra session, for the enslavement or expulsion
of free negroes. An attempt afterwards to
pass it Notwithstanding his veto failed, there
not being majority of the whole number of
members elected in its favor.
o. The Charlestown (Md) News states
that gentleman formerly of that place, but
now residing in the District Of Columbia, has
received letter from fugitive slave man,
who ran away from him some four years since,
and escaped to Canada. He represents his
condition as deplorable indeed, regrets leaving
mis- master, and is fearful that starvation may
end his life before the return of spring. He
away about the same time from Kent county
like himself are anxious to return to slavery
OF The law recently passed by the Legs-
lature of Maryland for the suppression of
lotteries, is very severe. 1t makes violation
Of the code against lotteries punishable by
fine for each offence ofnot less than 5000, nor
more than 81 900, and imprisonment for not
less than three nor more than twelve months
There will nevertheless be supply of lotte-
~ tickets in Maryland e4 ual to the demand
or The Washington correspondent of the
Commercial, speaking of Mr. Doug
as chances, says:
The powerful speeches of Messrs. Kellogg and |
Curry in the House last week, with the evil |
lence they contained of his vacillating and I'M
'eliable character, have very essentially given
he coup de grace to his aspirations at Charles
on. His most sanguine friends reluctantly
acknowledge that he must retire and give
'lace to Lane or Breckenridge. There is no
question that the prospects of both these gen.
lemen improve as the chances of Douglas de-
line.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

BUSINESS OF THE MISSISSIPPI CENTRAL Road.
The following is furnished the Southern
Herald, Miss, with the following statement
of the business of the Central road for the
month of February.
Amount received for freight and tranpor-
tatien of passengers. $75,472 Al
Number of bales of cotton shipped North lI,o!O
d" " South 1852
This is good beginning for road just
opened.
The Southern Herald says:
We have never in any country, witnessed
a more rapid increase of trade than along the
line of the Mississippi CentrarRailroad since its
completion. A few days ago we received in
Holly Springs large assortment of early vege-
tables, such as cucumbers, peas, Strawberries
radishes, beets, &C., about one day out from
New Orleans, and almost every day we re-
ceive the finest fresh fish that are caught in
the lakes of the West.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-04-04

To ADvEErBKEs-The Mississippian goes to press i'm.
medatey afser the arrival Of half past O'Clock
from New Orleans Those wishing their advertisements
inserted would do well to bring them in before O'Clock
on publication days
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THE MISSISSIPPIAN.
Jaekson, =: ::::::: April 8, 1850.

SPECIAL AGENE-NR. j. J. DESsoS, is the specia
agent for the Mssissppian, and viii visit the different
sections Of the State for the transaction of business
neeted with the once. Our friends In the Southern
counties may expect him during the Spring months and
We trust the Democracy viii receive him with that
dality which theimportance Of the mission demands
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Very respectfully yours,
II ~ ~ T-nyyr
I I
Boston, March 9th, 1860
The Engagement at Vera Cruz.-.The
Official Account

The Washington Constitution publishes the
following official dispatches in relation to the
capture of Miramons feet before Vera Cruz
Copy Of dispatch fran Lieut.. Minor to the
Secretary Of the NaUy.]
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CAPT. JARVIS ALL RIGHT

WASHINGTON, March 2S.-The dispatches
of Capt. Jarvis, commanding the U. s. Squad
ron, have been received by the Navy Depart
ment in which he relates the details Of the
capture of the Miramon steamers at Anton
Lizardo
Tho Executive approves fully of Capt. Jar
vis's conduct in the affair.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-10-23

drink. Now" Gays he, al will have my
carriage and go home" The prince urged
upon him his previous promise to sleep under
the roof where he had been so generously en-
tertained. NO." he said he had had enough
of such hospitality. A trap had been set for
him; he would leave the place at once and
never enter its doors more.
The carriage was called, and came but, in
the halt-hour's interval, the liquor had proved
too potent for the old man his hosts gener-
Gus purpose was answered. and the dukes old
gray head lay stupefied on the table. Never
theless, when his post-chaise was announced,
he staggered to it as well as he could, and
staggering in, lie babe the Positions to drive
to Arundel. They drove him for half an hour
round and round the pavilion lawn; the poor
old man fancied he was going home When
he awoke that morning he was in bed at the
princes hideous house at Brighton. You may
see the place now for sixpenco they have fd.
lers there every day and sometimes buttons
aud mountebanks hire the riding house and do
their tricks and tumbing there. The trees
are still there, and the gravel walks round
which the poor old sinner was trotted | can
fancy the flushed faces OF the royal princes as
they support themselves at the portico pillars
and look on at old Norfolk's disgrace but
can't fancy how the man that perpetrated it.
continued to be called gentleman.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-10-23

hereby approve Of the publication of the above pct.
ton In the Worcester Daily spy
OLIVER WARNER,
- Secretary Of the Commonwealth.
Oct 3, 1860 ! d4sS ol3
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-10-23
NleoltlnaI.

r. U S H & c o. .,
Botanic Druggists,
NO. "a FRONT STREET, WORCESTER, MASS.
have in store the largest assortment of BARks Roors
and HERBS to be found in any establishment in New
England which they offer for sale in any quantity the
Andin order to supply the increasing demand of our
customers with articles Of the best quait' give
particular attention to the selection of the
Native Banks, Root, Plants, Gums, &C.,
Of our Country.
many of which We have gathered expressly tor rs bv
persons well acquai ed with the business
Ihose IN want Of Medic ne will do well to call and
anime our stock and prices.
Nsemember the place No. q Front street. Worcester
NO. 239 MAIN STREET. UP STAIRS,
WORCESTER, MASS-HoMGoPA Attic PHAR-
Of IIoIGOP MEDICINES SYN
~ an me different forms which he offers for sale stthe
lowest market prices, consisting of
German and American rnctures with all the different
rtaations from the lst to 3d. and atcnuations of
the same;
Calendua Urtca Urens and Ruta Graveoeus Tinctures
for outward application in quantity;
Arnica Oil, superior article tor Burns;
Lond Extract Of ianamelis, in quantity;
Caendua ointment for Old Sores, Sore Nipples BrOk
en- Breasts &ei
Pure Homeopathic Alcohol
Pure Glo6ules' six sizes by the quantity.
Sugar of Milk, Crystalized.
superior article Of SUGAR of Milk pure tor diet
for nursing children, highly recommended.
30 varieties of homeopathic Phials from drachm 70
quart.
% varieties and sizes Of machine cut velvet Corks
Arnica Waterproof Plaster
India Rubber Court Plaster
several STYLES of of Medicine family use
tanning any number of remedies desired with without
Book.
Old refled or medcatod
HOMEOPATHIC BOOKS
now on hand, and for sale.
Hempels Homeopathic Alateria Medica, IS.
emall'S Manual of Homeopathy, last edition. 81.
Pultes homeopathic Domestic Physician 81.
Gurnscy's Homeopathic Domestic Ply ician, 81 So
IWbell's Homeopathy, simplifcd 81.
Hempcls OrganOn of specific Homeopathy, 81.
EppS Homeopathic domestic enlarged by larbell ,75c
Small's Pocket Homeopathy, 3S cents
Gunther Veterinary Manual ID American ed n, 81 IS
RuSll's Veterinary Handbook 50 cents.
Jahr Gruners HOmOO pathc Phamacop9a of Pos
ology. 81
Any homeopathic works on hand will be furnished
at the publishers price, if desired.
All the above medicines have been purchased of the
most responsible pharmacies in the country, and
reliable.
Orders solicited and promptly executed.
81 au2S osdtf c. H. JENCKS.
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