Year: 1859

NOnnhoIONOHNC OF The DEMOChRT.


OxFoRD, MISS, March u, 1852


Mr.. EDtToR: Fhe press in North Mississippi
has discussed, and still continues to discuss, the
proprety Of the proposed change of the Federal
Court from Pontotoc to Oxford. Both places
have many warm friends, who have thoroughly
canvassed and ably set forth their respective
claims. There can be no question that the facili-
ties and advantages preponderate in favor of Ok
ford, and of course the will of the district would
have the desired change consummnted at no dis
tant day. Col. Lamar has just reached our little
village, having spent several days at Columbia, s.
c., whilst returning from Washington. He looks
remarkably well, after undergoing the arduOus
duties and performing the laborious requirem ents
of Congressional life. He is ready to give a
faithful account of his stewardship to his constt-
uents, and doubtless he will in short time make
tour through his district in order to address his
fellow citizens upon the political issues of tie
day. He has given general satisfaction, and will.
doubtless be re- elected, since the State cannot
be deprived of the services of such an able advo-
cate of Southern rights. Taking into considera-
ton that he is n new member-that, comparative
| ly speaking, he is very young mamie has
already gained for himself an enviable reputation
at the Federal Capitol which is nothing more
than faint foreshadowng of his future greatness.


Judge Sharkey has been elected by the mem
bers of the Law Department to deliver an address
on Commencement occasion. 1t is needless for
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more judicious selection could not have been
made, for according to the Weghtv opinion of Lord
Brougham, be is the ablest jurist the United
States or England has produced since the death of
Justice Story. +. W. Keys, of Carrollton, will
deliver the address before the Alumni Association
He is young lawyer of fine promise, and doubt
less his effort will be highly creditable, coming
up fully to the highest expectation of his admiring
friends. Itis to be regretted that the Democratic
State Convention comes off on the first Monday in
July, since it in effect clashes with the annual
Commencement of the State University, the two
being several days apart and the distance being
too great for the short interval of time. 1t would
afford quite number of persons infinite pleasure
to attend both places, but as they arranged at
present it will be physical impossibility. AT
neither place will there be as many in attendance
as otherwise would be. The time for the close Of
The Collegiate session is fixed ard rrevocable, not
subject to mere convenience, but governed byfa
particular period of the year, whilst Conventions
have no fixed time-are not governed by prece
dents-being left to the discretion of a committee
SO think the latter ought, by all means, to be
regulated in such manner as not to interfere
with the former. If memory deceives me not,
June is the customary month for holding Conven-
tons at any rate it is much to be preferred to that
of July Ifit be not too late, change of time is
earnestly requested and if granted, will be gladly
received by the lovers of the University as well
as the lovers of the Convention.


There was q successful effort made on the part
for contributions to the Mount Vernon Fund
They met with the most sanguine success. 1t
seems that our fair matrons are fully determined
to purchase the resting place of the great Wash
ington. 1t is indeed highly commendable, and
they really merit the greatest need of praise, 1t
is to be hoped that their laudable undertaking
will be crowned with completion. Their continued
efforts, together with the cooperation of Mr..
Everett will sooner or later bring about con-
summation of their enterprise.


There was 'social gathering not long since
which intercepted the dull monotony of our village
1t was indeed a perfect treat to the trimmer of
the midnight lamp" who had very recently beer
consulting Kents' Real Estate. Such an opportu
nifty for exquisite enjoyment does not make its
welcome appearance very often and, of course,
when it is extended to individuals, they make
good use of it.


As the writer Of this letter is great lover of
fruit, and as fruit trees are in full bloom, he is
almost forced to the conclusion that he will be
compelled to undergo the painful necessity of
icing deprived of that much desired luxury during
the coming autumn. PLURIBUSTAH