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The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02
From the South Carolinian, De-. IS.
The Collection of the Revenue in South
Carolina.

1t remains to be seen whether the Federal
Government will attempt coerciye measures.
II it does, before one month passes there will
be war. South Carolina will do all in her
power to avoid collision, ami if no attempt
be used to exact unlawful tribute of her, then
we are disposed to think the question of the
possession Of the forts can be settled by COM
miSsioners. But she will not permit either
the blood or the treasure of her citizens to be
drawn by foreign government. Mr.. Buch-
anan acknowledges the right of people to
alter and abolish their forms of government;
also that their own peace and happiness are
the only touchstoneS to which the permanent
cy Of government must be applied. The peo-
pie of the sovereign States of North Carolina,
South Carolina, or Georgia, in deciding upon
the continuance Of any government which
rules over them, are not to consult the wishes
of Massachusetts,, Vermont, or New Hamp-
shire; if so, then they possess neither State
nor independence. But if they
posses the right, either through the Constitu-
ton or through the Declaration of lndepend-
ence, or the bill of rights Of the people Of the
several States, to change their government
then it is an absurdity to say that they can
change it, but must yet pay tribute to the old
in which they claim no participa-
ton by representation. Taxation and repre-
sentation must go together, and when, by Sc
cession or the fundamental right to change
which lays at the foundation of
The entire American system, representation is
taxation must cease. The Con-
'titution gives no power to the Federal Gov
eminent to resist the withdrawal Of represen-
alton by State, and il could never have in
ended to enforce taxation without represen-
alton.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02
South Carolina Address to the Slave
holding States.

The address of South Carolina setting
forth the causes which have led to the seces-
sion of that State, as reported by the COM
mittee appointed for that purpose, recites the
circumstances which led to the separation OF
the American colonies from Great Britain, on
the ground that the British Government had
in the colonies become subversive of the ends
for which government is established, sets forth
the assent of South Carolina, May %, 1888,
to the Constitution of the United States, which
is claimed to be compact, of which the OBJ
legation ceases with the failure Of one of the
contracting parties to observe it and declares
the enactment of laws in a number Of the
Northern States, to nullify or render useless
the laws for the rendition to the South Of her
fugitive slaves, such breach Of constitutional
obligations as releases the South from the
constitutional compact.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02
Loss of Slaves by the South.

According to the New Fork Times, Re-
publican paper, which gives as its data the
census Of 1850, the South lost 1,o11 slaves
by the operations of the underground railroad
that year. The Times expresses the opinion
that the number Of runaways has increased at
least fifty per cent, making the number of
1,5o0 for single year, which at an average
of $1,000 each, would be worth S1,5oooO0l
The remark of Senator Pugh, that the South
had not lost 100000 worth of slaves, is
grossly erroneous
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02
I practicnble to do it, if that were the RENE.

practicable to do it, if that were the RENE
DIV: and if it were practicable, l hold it
would only increase the danger. 1t
would only be multiplying the chances OF
collision.
think, altogether, it is much better we
should not make the inquiry; but leave the
Army, without our Intervention, to be
commanded by the President, as provided
in the Constitution; and. when events have
transpired, if then we choose to know what
the Executive has done, not to embarrass
him in the performance of his duty, but to
sit in Judgment on his conduct, it may be
proper for us to call, as well for the cores
pondence as the orders given in the case;
think hot till then.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02

eutgivinga Of the Black Republican
President Elect.

1t may now be regarded as settled fact
that it is the present purpose of Lincoln and
his myrmadons to try the argument Of force
against the South, if she elect to exercise her
sovereign right of withdrawing from the In
ion, now that the compact has been destroyed
and the government perverted into an IN
strument of degradation and ensiavement to
the slaveholding States.
Under the title of "The enforcement Of the
laws the Illinois Stats Journal, published at
Springfield, and edited by nephew oil Lin
coin, sends forth an article Of peculiar signiti-
cance 1t bellies the whole history of the
Black Republican party, by saying at wants
no legislation that does rot square with the
Constitution, but insists that the Constitution
must be respected and the laws enforced" 1t
publishes the oath taken by the President OF
the United States upon his Inauguration, and
says Mr. Lincoln twill not try to evade the
performance Of, his duties, however painful,
under certain circumstances, these duties may
be, bya sophistical construction of the Con-
stitution. Sworn faIshlully to execute the
laws, he WI. do it, The Journal says fur
Their that Mr. Lincoln will enforce the laws in
all sections, and twill, doubtless, construe his
OATH of office to mean that it is his duty tC
enforce all the laws, and not one particular
law alone" On the secession question, the
Journal says:
"The Republican party is, we are satisfied
planted immovably on Jacksor's ground. Ih'
Democracy of the North cBnnot well occupy
any other. We think it might as a0eH &c
abroad among he people that the meaning Id
nnniitration wiU be constitutional, anti -seces
sion and Ia,0-entorcing. Pass the acord".
These 3ntimatS5ns. though conveyed in gen
eral terms, are not to be misunderstood. The,
are threats of coercion, which when attemI
ted to be put into practice will be answered b
such blow as jackson was wont to strike j
the illustration of his maxim to task nothin
but what is right and to submit to nothin
that is wrong"
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02
rejection Of Senator Davis Proposition

On the oath inst, Hon. Jefferson Davis sub
r,;tted to the Senate the subjoined resolution,
which was referred to the Crisis Committee
of Thirteen. On the 26th inst, at q meeting
of the Committee, the resolution iOas rejected |
ALL THE BLACK REPUBLICANS VOTING |
AGAINST IT: thus indicating their purpose not
only not to make concessions to the South
but not to permit the plainest principles of JUS
tice to be observed towards her in tie admin
istration of the government. -
By voting down this resolution, the domi-
nant sectional majority have declared that
property in slaves shall not, under their rule, Z
stand on an equal footing with other descrip
tons of property; they have declared that it
may be Subject to be Invested or impaired by
the local laws of non-slaveholding States
when it escapes thereto, or on the transit or
sojourn Of the owner therein" and they have
declared that property in slaves may be de-
stroyed "by legislative acts of the United
States and of the Territories"
These propositions have been virtually af-
firmed by the Black Republican Senators in
the rejection of the propositions contained in
the resolutions of Senator Davis.
In view of this action, it is left for the calm
and rejecting men of the South to say if it is
possible for the existing federal government
to be perpetuated upon just principles under
, the rule of the Black Republican party. The
: question involved is plain and simple. 1t is
whether the South will continue to acknowl.
= edge allegiance to government which dis.
: tinctly affirms not only her inequality, but
S the right to discriminate against her in the
# performance of the functions which appertair
i to it. We are gratiied that Mr.. Davis ha.
= made the issue in terms so clear and eXplici
t that 70 cause exists for the shade of doub
e touching the aim Of the Abolition majority
# and the principles by which the conduct 0
e the government under their control will b.
S guided. Every sensible man must now Sc,
e that the path of safety for the South is tn
, shortest cut out of the Union before the inau
/ guration of Lincoln:
i Mr. Davis, on the oath, submitted the fol
r lowing resolution, Wnlcn was referred 10 IN
j, Select Committee of Thirteen on the presen
condition of the country, and ordered to b
printed:
RESOLVED, That it shall be declared, b.
t amendment of the Constitution, that propers
Il in slaves, recognized as such by the local la,
t of any of the States of the Union, shall stan
If on the same footing in all constitutional an
s. federal relations as any ether species Of prop
e erty so recognized; and, like other property
h shall not be subject to be Invested or impair
ed by the local law of any other State, eithe
II in escape thereto or of transit or sojourn
l. the owner therein; and in no case whateve
lie shall such property be subject to be diveste
W or impaired by any legislative act of the Tn
t. ted States, or of any of the Territories thereo
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02
The House Committee Rejects Another
-ssesi Proposition.

We learn by authentic sources from Wash
ington City that the House Crisis Committee,
q has rejected the proposition of Mr.. Rust of
Arkansas-all the Black Republicans, inclu-
ding Winter Davis of Maryland, voting against
E it The proposition was for the extension of
the Missouri Compromise line to the Pacific !;
slavery South of it be protected while in a
territorial condition, but States formed on
either side to be admitted into the Union with
OF without slavery, as the people may deter
mine.
Rust was a Union-sayer. and promised
great results from the labors of this Committee
Its said tina. his mind has experienced a
decided change.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02

No HoPE OF SETTLEMENT-The Herald
correspondent on the Gath, writes:
All hope of compromise through the instru.
mentality of Congress is at an end.
Mr.. Crittenden has given it up. So has
Mr. Corwin. No well informed man of any
marty acquainted with the proceedings in the
Committees of which these gentlemen We're
respectively Chairmen, expects any satisfac-
tory adjustment of the difficulties between the
North and South from our federal legislators,
now or hereafter
There is no prospect fanny thing better than
dissolution Of the existing Union, and re-
construction upon well defined and well UNI
derstood principles, or the establishment OF
two more confederacies by States that are not
discordant socially or politically.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02
Perry County.
AUGUSTA, MISS, Dec. oath 1860

AUGUSTA, MISS, Dec. oath 1860.
Mr.. EDITOR Il drop you line to state
that the representative in the Convention
from this county only represents the minori-
ty. There were two secession candidates and
one submissionist. The division of secession
votes elected the submissionlst by plurality
offiye votes There was only one hundred
and fifty eight votes polled in the County
There are at least two to one for accession in
the county. am acquainted all over the
country and know the peoples sentiments in
regard to the matter
Mr.. Myers the delegate elect received only
II votes, b.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02
Secession in the Methodist Conference
of Alabama.

There was "a meeting at Estelle Hall in
Montgomery on the night of the 18th, of
those Clergymen of the Methodist Persuasion
favorable to an expression Of opinion upon the
great political issues now agitating the coun-
trv. 1t carried every thing with it. Rev. J.
B. Cottrell, DIR. Murrah, DIR. Nicely, DR.. Har-
mon and others, made addresses. The meet
ing was very large, enthusiastic and unani-
mons .or separate State Seeession.--Mo
r \
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02

- Fatal AccIDESr.-As the Vicksburg train
LEI this city on Saturday night last, nan
unknown in this city fell from the platform
and the cars passed over him severing both
legs and one arm. He was found about elev-
en- o'clock IN dying condition. 1t is said he
had purchased ticket for Calhoun Station
fErs We learn from the Brandon Herald
that military organization is on foot in thai
town ''to aid South Carolina, if need be. il
her struggle for the maintenance of her rights
as an independent sovereignty"
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02

ANOTHER DEFALcArroN.-The Washington
States of the 24th says As we go to press,
the city is all alive with the unpleasant rumor
that defalcation has been discovered in one
ofthe executive departments said to exceed in
amount that of the interior department just
come to light. We have no time to trace the
narticulars.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02
The Action of Col. Anderson and the
Administration.

The Washington Constitution of Friday
confirms the statement that the action OF Col.
Anderson in Charleston harbor, was without
the authority Of the Administration. Itsays:
We believe that we are perfectly correct
in stating that this action on the part of Major
Anderson was taken solely on his own respon-
sibility, and not in consequ ence of orders from
the authorities here. We have also reason to
believe that it was not occasioned by any
threat of attack or hostile action on the part
of the people or military in Charleston, and
that there was no reason to anticipate any
change in their attitude in relation to the Fed
eral troops. Under these circumstances, we
must express our regret that Major Anderson
should have taken such step without orders
or apparent necessity.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02
Arkansas.

We will publish in our next, the letter OF
Col. Geo. r. Fall to the Governor stating the
results of his mission to Arkansas. Col +.
was received with proper distinction by the
Legislature OF that State, as the accredited
representative Of sister Commonwealth, and
that body by an almost unanimous vote pass
ed bill calling Convention of the people.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02
Not so Gloomy.

The following is from the Commercial
colume of the NO. Crescent:
The further talk was that we are moving
along very well. Cotton is in active demand;
sugar and molasses are moving briskly; tobac-
CO is wanted at good paying prices; -four and
corn are taken at good prices; gold is arriv-
ing daily; the rivers, with one exception, are
in good boating order; and, in the meantime,
separate secession is moving onward. In fact
with the exception of some Of the local
branches of business, there are nos 'causes for
comnlaint this week.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02

The Vicksburg Wing makes some singular
blunders in publishing the members elect to
the State Convention. Thus it persists in
stating that Mr.. j. W. c. Watson of Marshall
Coop is elected, when in truth he was de-
feated, and the entire secession ticket in Mar
shall was chosen. Again it Classics Messrs.
AIldridge and Barksdale Of Yalobusha, Co
operationists, when it is well known that
there are not two more decided secesionists
in the Convention. The same blunder is
perpetrated in reference to the delegation
from Tippah.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02

TnE GREAT DlscovERT or THE AsA--Prof 0. ]. Wood
in the discovery his unrvaed Hair Restorative has
conferred upon mankind lasting benefit No such sov.
eregn remedy for all diseases Of the hair has ever been
discovered. Never known to fail Of accomplishing all
that's claimed for it. thousands daily II with In
finite advantage to themselves. Every day the proprio
tors receive letters testyiOg its merits and
ting the benefit resulting nom It's U.S.
TOthose who are in this way Afflicted wo can co1-
mend the Hair Restorative safe and reliable remedy
See the advertisement Ia another column, whOren VIII
be fonna testimonials from Numerous well known fFus
and lndividRNa Oct 10 CO. &s-w Sal
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02

ISnrMSIrY FOR RESCUED SLAvEs.-The pro
nos;t;on to amend the Constitution, SO as to
p 1901 the States to make indemnity for slaves
rosc,,sd by popular violence, was very proper
~ vo,ed down in the Senate committee Of
thirteen.
soxovs the National Republican, the Lin
colin organ recently established in Washington
City.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02
Black Republicans In Council
A Washington DESPATCH saws

A Washington despatch says:
Governor Andrew, Senators Qoolittle and
Trumbull, Representatives Burlingame and
Tappan, and number Of other Senators and
members Of Congress, held q conference, yes
terday, at the rooms of Francis 7. BlaIr, Sr2
and unanimously agreed that the integrity Of
the Union should be preserved, thoughlt cost
millions of lives.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02

CoNcERT.-The Miller brothers, at the soil
citations Of many citizens, have announced
Saturday evening next as the most convenient
time to give.a Concertin this city.
The general favor with which they have
been received at other places, leaves no doubt
Of the superior musical talent Of these gentle
men.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02

POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATEs.--It
is ascertained from the result of the recent
census that the population ofthe United States
amounts to about 81, 900 900 making 1S3, 600
the basis of representation. This is an inter
esting item to the future historian.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02
Withdrawal.

We are requested to withdraw the name d
Col. j. N. Bowman from the list of candidates
! for Alderman He will be absent from the
city during the greater part of the present
year, and therefore, cannot consent to be a
candidate for reelection.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02

Mns. WINsLOW.-An experienced nursesAnd female
ply scian, has Soothing Syrup for children teething
which 90 greatly etstesthe process Of teething ~ so
ening the gums reducing all Internationally siAy all
pain and s sure regulate the bowels Dependu pont
mothers 1t will give rest to yourselves and relief and
health to your infants. Perfectly safe In al csssea Be
advertisement 10 another column Aug 80 te-s&wly
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02
MONTGOMERY on A NEW RoUT

THE ARSENAL AND JEFFERSON BARRACKS II
DANGER.
ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 29-The Republican of to-
day contains an announcement that the Com
mandant Of the Arsenal here is in receipt of
a letter dated Chicago, Illinois Dec. Is, stating
that a party of neutrality-suspicious.
with Observation-Disclosures to taken by force
the Arsenal and Jefferson Barracks, and to
transfer the movable property thereof to Kan
SaS. 20
MECHANICS AT Fort MoULrRIE DISCHARGED.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 29-The special Charles
ton correspondent of the Baltimore Sun says,
in a telegram of to-day, that the Baltimore
carpenters and brickmasons employed upon
Fort Moultrie were discharged by Major An
derson this morning, for having refused to
bear arms against the State Of South Carolina.
TROOPS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA.
MuLEpGEvILLE, Dec 29.-The troops Of,
the State have been called in to join those of
South Carolina.
OFFICERS OF THE CUSTOMS AT SOUTH CARO-
LINA--coNsIDERATIoN OF THE MILITARY BILL.
p CHARLESTON, Dec. 29.-Collector Colcock
notified the Convention to-day that the Off
GERS of the customs at Charleston had re-
the Federal Government and enter
cd into the service of South Carolina.
The Military bill was under consideration.
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
LOUISVILLE Dec 29.-The Ohio river at
this point was receding slowly this evening,
with eight feet water. in the canal, by the
mark
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02

OF Messrs. c. D. Fontaine, AID FL. r. Mil
Len, of POntotOe; and Mr.. F. NJ. Aldridge, of
YsIlobusha-members elect to the State Con-
yention-are at present in this city. Also Mr..
Jas. Phelan. of the AherIleen bar.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02

Army REsIGSAT1oSs-The telegraph has
already informed our readers that Maj. Wayne
and Lieut.. Col Walker, officers of the o. S.
army, and natives of Georgia, had resigned
THE former, who is graduate of both Har-
,.xard and West Point served with credit at
aC6ntreras and Ghurubusco. and was deemed
aud was deemed one of the brayest officers in
the army. Lieut.. Col. Walker IS another hero.
: BE fought gaIlantlyat Okeechobee. and lost
Z some blood on the field. He was the first COM
mandant of the tenth regiment of infantry.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02

az Seventy five Congressman from the
border States held caucus in Washington
ON the 29th. We have not the result of their
deliberations.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02


= Fe0- TRuMBULI, LincOln's right bower in
stheU. s. Senate, delivered himselfofa speech
in thst body few days SINCE. A correspOn-
- dent writes
hsss This exposition Of constitutional doctrine
2 from Judge Trnmbuil derives special slgni-
fcahce from his intimate relations as the
friend and adviser of the next President 1t
Is an unmistakable sign that Mr.. Lincoln has
no intention Of letting the Union slide by a
premature acquieseence IN the theory OF
tspeaceable secession"
= g The Constitution of Friday announces
e me arrival in Washington City, Of Messrs.
Bafnwell. Orr and Adams, Commissioners
from South Carolina, to negotiate with the
federal government touching questions arising
under the ordinance Of secession adopted by
that State.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02
~ATE CONYENTION.

~ We are authorized to announce the name
Of . ], benson, as candidate for Sergeant-at-
Arms, for the STATE Convention on the frst Monday
in January, 1851.
~ We are authorized to announce the name
Of ED. PARISH as q candidate for Sergeant-at-
Arms Of the State Convention.
~ We are authorized to announce the name
of n H. POPE, of Holmes county, as candidate
for SecretaFyof the State Convention. First Mon
day in January, 1851.
H DIR. A. v. ROWE, of Lexington, is acan-
didate for Secretary of the Convention.
~ Ne are authorized to announce the IA me
! of ]. w. CLINGAE as candidate for DoorkeePei
81 the Stats Convention.
"a aDvkRrfsklss-Tbe Missi.sfppian goes to press I'm
etsteIy after the arrival of half past O'Clock cars
fzsn 8sv Orleans. Those wishing their advertisement
inserted woud do well brIng them in before O'CLOCK
m Mobilization days.
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Extra Session of the Alabama Legisla.
ture.

80 Gov. Moore of Alabama has issued pro-
ELIMINATION calling an extra session of the Le-
gisiafure of that State, ON the 18th of January
4'to provide for such exigencies as may arise
under the action Of the Convention, or other
visa
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02

@ We learn from the Louisville Courier
that the Hon. W. S. FeatherSton, Commissioner
from Mississippi TO Kentucky, arrived in
Frankfort on the Goth iusts
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1861-01-02

A CURRENT FALsEHooD-The enemies of
the Administration are circulating report to
the effect that defalcations have been detected
in the Treasury Department. The allegation
Is untrue Not a particle of fact exists to
sustain it, HasEiHgton Constitution.