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Year: 1859

As we have before remarked, upon the
members Of the Legislative and upon the Exc
cutive of Mississippi elected in October next,
will devolye the duty of taking preliminary
steps towards calling into efficient action the
sovereign power of the State in the event oil
the election Of Black Republican to the
Presidency. 1t is therefore of the highest
importance that the State call into her councils
her best and truest sons That the Kemper
Democracy have not been unmindful of the
requirements Of the times, we have ample
evidence in their selection of legislative
ticket. The following extract of the letter Of
Hon. Q. Y. Nicely, one of the nominees, ac-
cepting the post assigned him, displays pro-
per appreciation of the duties that will de-
volve upon him in the contingencies appre-
hended, and firm resolve to discharge them
properly;


That there is crisis ahead in our national
affairs, is as plain as the MONDAY sun, unless
arrested by the firm and patriotic sons Of the
South. If Black Republican is elected
President in 1860, l have too much respect
for the patriotic feelings of the South to be-
lieve that they will submit to his administra-
ton. And in the happening of this event,
pledge myself if elected member of the
State Legislature, to use my utmost exertions
to place Mississippi in an attitude to secure
her original sovereignty. The South has in
the past, yielded to the unconstitutional and
unjust demands of the North, doubtless be-
lieving that further encroachments on her
rights would not be asked or demanded
From the history of the past and the prospects
of the future, the Southern people can GER
tainly form but an opinion, and that opinion
will cause them to contend for their constitu-
-tional rights at all hazards.
Year: 1859

On territorial popular sovereignty are very
plainly expressed in the following extract from
his last annual message to Congress:


The people of the acquired Territories
tChen assembled in convention TO form Stat<
constitutions, will possess the sole and conclu-
sve power to determine for themselves wheth.
er slavery shall or shall not exist within thei,
limits. If Congress shall abstain from inter.
fering with the question, the people Of the ter
ritories will be lett free to adjust it as they
may think proper achen they apply for adnais
sion as Seutes into the Cnf0n."


This was sound doctrine then, On 1s4S,
so long as the oonstitutiolF rsInai1s .ansiHHe!
ed; sorit Is the only doctrine on this subiec,
consistent with the Cons hutton. Il Is the
doctrine of the compromise measures Of 1850
of the Kansas-N Nebraska act of 1854, of the
national conventions of '52 and '56, of Presi.
dent Buchanan's Inaugural Address, Sill
mans letter and messages, and of the national
democracy Of the whole country.


These views of President Polk are in per.
feet harmony with those Of Henry Clay and
his colleagues in the Senate of 1850 as ex-
pressed in their report on the subject as fol-
lows:


"rhe true principle which ought to reeu-
late the act Of Congress in forming territori-
al government for each newly acquired do
main is to refrain from all legislation on the
subject of slavery m the territory acquired,
so long as it retains the territorial form Of gov.
ernment leaving it to the people of such ter
ritory. sahes they haze attained to such con-
ditioa i0hich entities them to admission as a
State, to decide for themselves the question Of
allowance or prohibition Of domestic slavery"


From all this, in connection with the decis-
Of the Supreme Court, substantially covering
the same point, there is no room for doubt as
to what is the true constitutional national
and Democratic doctrine in relation to the
time when the people of territory can, legal
ly and properly decide the question whether
the institution of slavery shall not exist
among them. 1t may not suit higher law and
squatter sovereign demagogues; but it will be
maintained by all who have patriotism enough
to stand firmly by the Constitution in all its
parts as the great sheet anchor Of our Union
Year: 1859

So warmly do we approve the resolution
adopted by primary meeting of the Demo
cratic voters of Beat No. S, Choctaw Agency
Oktibbeha county, that we cannot resist tn
desire to insert them in our columns. They
are fully up to the highest point of orthodoxy
upon the issues which involve the true inter
ests of the South and point out her only
path of safety:


ResolUed, That the Federal Union is a U nior
of Independent Sovereignties for mutual bene
fit and based ON the Constitution, and wheT
these benefits cease to be mutual and the Con.
stitution is violated, the compact is virtually
reseinded, and the Union cannot be maintained


ResolUed. That the pacific policy of compro-
missing on the part Of the South has proved to be
abortive, and stern resistance to any future ag-
gression is duty and a necessity.


RESOLVED, That upon the election Of an
Abolitionist to the Presidency, it will be the
duty of the State of Mississippi to recall her
Senators and Representatives from Congress
and to annul and reject the Federal Govern
ment


ResolUed, That it is our duty to cultivate
harmony among ourselves, discourage political
excitement, encourage home manufactures and
agricultural improvements.


ResolUed, That we endorse the course ot
our late Representative in the State Legisla-
ture, Hon. VIM. II. Merinar, and he is our
first choice for denomination.


Mr.. Jones offered the following resolution
which after some investigation as well as de.
liberation, was received and adopted.


ResolUed, That we are in favor of repeal
ing all State and Federal laws respecting the
African slave trade
Year: 1859


. The Richmond Enquirer in response 70 an
interogatory of cotemporary, thus explicit.
ly defines the ultimGtum Of the Virginia De-
mocracy in the Charleston Convention:


But We do not hesitate to assure the Re-
publican that in case the Charleston Conven-
ton shall reject" the doctrine of the power
and duty of the general government and Of
each and every department thereof in case Of
need, to employ its proper functions for the
protection Of persons and property IN the ter
ritories, if the Charleston Convention shall
thus authorise the platform to be interpreted
according to the doctrine of the Lynchburg
Republican, which doctrine the Iii Thayer
wing Of the black republican party has already
acceded to and endorsed as the best andmosI
practical means of excluding slave property
from the terrtories-in such case, we say, We
regard it as much more than probable that the
conservative democracy, not only Of Virginia
but of the South, and Of the. whole Union
will refuse to vote for the nominee Of ths
Charleston Convention
Year: 1859

Adjourned meeting of the citizens of Jack.
son for the purpose of taking further steps to.
wards erecting first class Female Seminary
in said City. Dr. R. L. Buck in the Chair


The proceedings of the previous meeting
being read, the Committee appointed at the
last meeting, made the following partial report
to-wit:


That up to the present time they have receive
subscription to the amount of $4,000 as fol-
Year: 1859

0T The sarkeville Advertiser is quiet Sc,
we're upon the conduct of Reverend gentle
man in that portion Of the State, who took ad-
vantage short time since of his clerical robes
and the immunity Of the pulpit, ito deal dam
nation round the land" against those who arr
in favor Of re-opening the African slave trade
If the person referred to thinks it consistent
with his calling to discuss the political ques
tons of the day, we think he would display
more confidence in the justice of his cause BY
coming out of the pulpit and taking his chances
at the hustings at once, where the fight woult
be slreer and blows could be given as well a
taken,
Year: 1859

The UEivERsrrY.---At a meeting held at the
Executive Office. in this City, on Saturday last,
the Trustees of the University resolved to sub
scribe one hundred thousand dollars to the Bank
of North Caroina-the balance of the amount
reserved by the charter for the University. The
University will thus hold two thousand shares, OF
two hundred thousand dolsrs in the new Bank
Sanda:d.
Year: 1859

The GOaIheIHs NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. EEc'


We find the following in the Fayetteville Caro-


nan of MondEy last:


On Saturday evening last number of Our
citizens and others took passage on the Western
Railroad to Spout Springs, about twenty miles
from town. The evening fire and there was
just sufficient number of passengers along 10 rem
der the trip pleasant and agreeable one The
track from Little River to Fayetteville is in very
excellent order; indeed, it is on the whole line
of the road, except in few occasional places
which have not been worked upon recently. At
Spout Springs water Station and warehouse are
being erected. We learn also that Messrs. D.
Murchison & Son, intend building a store and
filing it with goods at an early date. There are
some deeps cuts to be made just above this place
before the track laying can be resumed again
When these a,e finished, between four and five
niles Of track can be laid forthwith. 1t is sup
posed they will reach the twenty-four mile post
by Cnlisfmcs.'
Year: 1859




The prospects Of an abundant Winter Wheat
crop in all Southern and Central Illinois were
never better than at this moment. As low
down as Jonesboro the grain is nearly ready
for the harvcsters; and probably about the
25th inst. 10 the lst Of June, tho cutting will
begin. We nro told upon good authority that
the area sown is unusually large, that the
"stand" on the ground is good, tlat the straw
is Of the proper length for the largest yield,
that the filling Of the berry has commenced,
and that everything, in fact, is as favorable as
could be wished. III the crutre Of tho State.
in addition to the usual amount Of Winter,
large quantity Of Spring Wheat, has been nut
in, and the breadth Of The ground planted 10
corn is immense. The Spring grain is up and
coming forward finely, while about Spring.
field much Of the Corn begins to show i,scl
above the surface. OF course it is too early
to predict what will be the fate Of tie two lat
ter, but il aat1ering prospect is cause for en-
couraeement, Our farmer friends should not be
tormented by fears Of failure We don't mean
to roap our grain before it is ripe, lo]oa before
we are out Of the woods, OF count our chick.
ems before they are matched; hut we have a
firm conviction that Providence intends 10
grant us rear Of abundancc-not as a re-.
ward for any good TINT has been done, but as
method Of heaping Goals Of fire on our sinful
Year: 1859

INCoNvENIENCES RESULTING FROM CAR.
RYING OFF Trophies OF TIE INVASION
The Staunton Virginian tells story of the
hazard citizen of that place incurred by
having on his person some of the trophies !:


Gone of our townsmen, MIR. Geo. w
Dilllrd, was involved in great danger at
Harper's Ferry last week He had gone
there on business on the day after the cap.
ture of old Brown and his party, aud in
walking alone in the vicinity of the Ferry,
enjoying the splendid scenery, with one Of
the pixies in hand, and two or three blank
commissions in his pocket taken from the
insurgents, and which Gov Wise had given
him the day before, he was pursued aud
captured by party who were hunting
Cook. Mr.. billiard was Immediately charg.
ed with being one of Cooks men, the
pike was satisfactory evidence; and the
cry was raised of "shoot him, shoot him, F"
and several loaded guns were pointed at his
breast Fortunately Mr.. billiard retained
his self-possession so well that the party at
last yielded to his request that he should be
taken to the superintendent of the Ferry
and there be permitted to prove his limo
cence Mr.. billiard said it was about the
most trying half hour or more he ever spent
We should think it was"
Year: 1859

A WONDERFUL LIGHT The Rochester
Democrat says that DR.. Geo. w. Smith, Of
that city, has invented light much more
powerful than the Drummond light. This
light was attached to locomotive on the
Central road, and it threw such light that
the least obstruction could be discerned at
the distance of twelve to fifteen hundred
feet. On long stretch of straight road
the locomotive was brought to stop, and
the party alighted to go ahead in order to
ascertain the effect upon an observer. Look
ing at the light from distance of fifteen
hundred feet, the eye is unable to endure its
briliancy more than an instant, and from q
distance of one thousand feet it cannot
be observed at all. 1t was found that a
man with optics of ordinary power, could,
solely by the light reflected from the lamp,
readily read newspaper printed in type
like that with which this article is set, d
full quarter of a male from the locomotive !
This seems incredible, but it is literally
true. The distance was carefully measured
off by a professional engineer who was Of
the party.
Year: 1859

MCQUEEN ON DoUGLAs.-The Hon. john
Mcqueen, NJ. c., of South Carolina, in a
letter written in reply to an invitation tc
attend the public dinner given to Senator
Chestnut, says: 'I would not support Mr.
Douglas for the Presidency, if he were to
make an affidavit to observe any platform
that may be drawn; know what he ha,
done, aud that is enough for me-" Hl
closes his letter as follows


Il have no hesitation in saving, if 6
Black Republican is elected in 1860, l would
not submit to it in this Union, and | all
satisfied if the South submits to it, she will
be lamentably derelict in her duty and will
have passed the point in her history, at
which she may retrieve her honor and her
rights, without bloodshed, and without much
strife, and secure to herself and posterity
the rich Inheritance which her ancestor.
beoueathed to her ia blood. The moment
such election is known; | trust the South
will unite either in part or in whole, anc
make known her discrimination to dissolve
this Union, The common compact ha,
already been broken, in letter and spirit
and we will have perfect right to dissolve
an alliance not regarded by our enemies
without war or blood and if there be indi
cations that in the arrogance of our enemies
they threaten to make war upon us, thel
we should be prepared with powder anC
ball to vindicate our rights as our ancestor,
did"
Year: 1859

THE subscriber informs the public n
i that he has fitted up-in connec- 4W M
ton with his SAL00NS-an elegant AAnkasfkx
suit of rooms now in use as RESTAURANT. |.


The Saloons are well stocked with the best
brands of Liquors, Of all kinds and descriptions,
and are under tho charge of polite efficient mana
gers, whose constant care it Ito make visitors and
patrons comfortable and at home.


The Restaurant is under the superintendent
of an experienced and capable Steward, and is
supplied with attentive and obedient servants and
no expense, labor or trouble is spared to furnish
the table with the very best that the surrounding
country and the city market afford. The best
order is preserved throughout the building, and
every precaution is taken and effort made con
ducve to the enjoyment and comfort Of the
guests This arrangement is permanent, and
the public may rely upon being accommodated al
all times and in the best style possible.


GEO. W. GRUBBS.
Ootohar g 1870
Year: 1859

HOPE.
Hope pabtized its flashing pnions
First in tears and then in heaven
And on each fair, unfettered wing.
Like shrinking, shadowy thing
The dark death damps lie quiveriug,
But over that hath the rainbow right,
And over that is the promise bright,
And over all is love and light,
And then to earth tbs given
And what is Hope? A burning gem
That angels took from the diadem
Of the crown ofEIeaven, and with looks of love
And smiles all l,arncd in their homes above,
With finger of fire, word of bliss,
Laid the gOd-like gift with kindling kiss
On the human heart. And this, and this
Us the spirits life, and spirits light,
Its earth and heaven and strength and might.
All, Hope without it what should we be-
That riven chain from eternity;
From that chain of light that links in one,
The hallowed hearts of the Father and Son;
And a ruined world. 1t is their ALL.
On it they rest or with it fall.


DREAMER
Benton, Nov. 18th, 1859
Year: 1859

SHADE OF THE DEpARTED.-The editor
of one of the down east paper gives an ac-
count Of his Office having been for many
years haunted by a lounger, who had sat
there so long that, when be died, his shadow
was found fixed upon the wall.
Year: 1859

FThe JAY HAwKER is well received
everywhere, and is looked for with deep
interest Our next number will bring lis
into the body ofsome ofthe most impor-
taDt events. We trust nobody will think
of challenging the author, for we are as
sured he is peace man besides, he had
no person positively in view when he
wrote; and he will extremely regret it,
if any person takes any portion of it 10
himself. Old Argus, who has been Incl
dentally alluded to several times, is repre-
sented as having furnished some facts to
the author which came under his obser-
walton; but we are particularly requested
to state that the author has never seen
that parsonage, but all his information has
come to him second hand, and that the
whole is fiction child, merely, of the
brain. The author requested the reader
mot to Jay Hawk any of his characters,
or say there goes ," and as the tale is
copyrighted, it is very probable suit
will be commenced against any person
who attempts to filch any of the actors in
this tale, and apply it to a neighbor. or to
ones self.
Year: 1859

H-Mr WATTLEs is after the Herald
?f Freedom Poor fellow wonder how
much he expects to make? We would
suggest to him that we have one hundred
more subscribers in Linn county at this


ry is Still they come" We have lost
'ime, than last year atthis season, and the
several subscribers from two Post Offices
in that county, but our books show that the
gentleman ,chO furnished those names, forgot
10 pay for most Of them; hence, so far as
~e are concerned, they have been sent a
whole year grAtuitously. We are glad to
part with such patrons.
Year: 1859

If the time has come in Kansas when
person cannot carry into execution the
principles of law, which are SO old that
the memory of man runneth not to the
contrary and strike in defence Of his ot0n
person, and use such force as is necessary
to disable an assailant, then it is time our
avs were changed, else that good men
give up the Territory to the possession of
he vicious. 1t is an easy matter for
lireling press to mingle falsehood with
ruth and make rival appear in wrong
ight. Experience, however. demonstrates
hat all such petty tricks of petty men,
ecoil, ultimately, upon those who employ
hem. We say to Mr.. THAcHER, and the
,orlG, that if the former (Thacher) shall
teal portion of our engine, and the facts
hall come into our possession so that we
an prove it upon him, meet him with that
Instrument in our hand. and a rawhide
which we have accidentally in the other,
md while charging him with the crime,
md bringing the evidences of guilt home
o him, he should attempt to strike US.
hould we be so fortunate as to catch his
Weapon in our left hand, and have the
bility to hold it. having no other instru-
nent to strike with, We should cowhide
i'm until he should let go, when we
honld desist Ii, however, he should
ick up heavy stone and throw at US,
We should whip him again, until some
'erson, seeing the transaction, and wish
ng to prevent disturbance, should hold
lin from attempting to iDjure us, when
We should again cease. If he should
prosecute US, we should introduce the
acts in the case in defence, and should
xpect an intelligent Court to protect our
egal rights in the premises. If a verdict
n Justices Court, whether in the shape
# fine of one dollar or one hundred
iollars, should be imposed upon US, we
hould appeal to a higher tribunal. II
here the jury should confirm the judg-
nent, with such state of facts as we
,ave narrated, we should expect that
court to grant US new trial, and thus on
Until the decision vas agreeable to law.


True, Mr.. Thaeher might make some
emporary capital against US, but as soon
Is the facts were understood by the pub
lie, we should expect recoil. A man
who wishes to place another in false
light before the public on every occasion
Il course will find it exceedingly easy to
10 so, if he has no regard whatever fol
ruth.
Year: 1859

AERIAL DIscovERIEs.-It is now pretty wen
demonstrated, from the balloon ascensions that
have been made during the past few months
that at an elevation of between two and three
miles above the earth there is strong wind
blowing constantly towards the northeast, and


at heget Of four miles there is still stron-
ger current blowing directly towards the north
pole. Aessrs. Wise, La Mountaiae aud others,
who ascehdsd from st. Louis, last summer, aud
landed 10 New York, near the Canada line, en-
countsred both Of these surrents-their balloon
bearing generally in Q northeasterly direction,
butat one time, when at the highest elevation
they were carried due north. In the perilou:
ascension recently made by Messrs. La Noun
tains and Haddock, from Watertown, N. Y,
they at once rose to a height of nearly four
miles, and their course was almost due north
from the place of departure, They Travelled at
the rate of about two hundred miles an hour,
and after being up two hours found themselves
just entering the great Canada wilderness, when
they let Off the gas and descended to the earth
as rapidly as possible. Had they held steadily
on their course for twenty-four hours at the
rate they were going, they would have reached
the north pole.
Year: 1859

THE Mono DIGGINGs.-These new diggings are
situated on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada
within a few miles of Mono Lake, and are said TO be
within the boundaries Of Calaveras county. They
are not very extensive, far the present dis
coveries extend, being confined to one or two pay
ing gulches and embracing territory about four
miles in extent. Several companies on one Of these
gulcEes reported doing remarkably well, while
others who are working there realizing but small
wages. 1t is said by some Of the adventurers who
have been there, that il has been demonstrated by
prospecting that many of the hills also contain the
precious metal. Water however, is scarce, and can
only be obtained in the dggngs by means of ditches
which be dug from there to the adjacent rivers
One small ditch furnishes the supply used by those
working the mines at present.


The country in which these new diggings are situ-
nted is described dreary and inhospitabe region,
destitute Of wood, sage brush being the only article
of fuel. Granite rock is the principal geological
Characteristic of the REGION and in many places it
is pulverized to fine sand, which is blown around
as the sand is from the hills back of San Francisco.
Being situated at a much higher altitude than our
own mining region, it is said to be very cold in the
vicinity of Mono in winter, and considerable snow
falls there during that season, which fact will pre-
clude all possibility of working the mines from the
commencement OF Writer until the opening OF
spring.-iSOnOTd Age.
Year: 1859

BEE RAIsING.-The Stockton Republican tells
OF man in that vicinity, who commenced raising
bees two years ago, with five hives, and has since
sold $4,000 worth. In that city alone he has sold
thirty five hives, from which he realized 3 500 II
is seldom that the most fortunate miner strikes a
better paving lead. We have heard of a dozen in
diyiduals in the State who have met with similar
good fortune some with still better. 1t cannot be
expected that this description Of enterprise will
tinue to prove as profitable as it has been, though
we should Judge that it would be long time before
it ceases to pay well, cannot be imported
from the East as cheap as they can be purchased
here. There is heavy loss Of numbers attending
their transportation across the Isthmus, and even
if all are safely landed in California, the cost Of
bringing them hither is very great.