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Year: 1859

"The Mssissippian argues strenuously that
the revival of the African slave trade shall not
be made an issue in the next canvass. Reason
1t might disturb the harmony of the party"


FickS6urg Whig.


We cannot well understand what objection
can be urged by the Wing against the reason
given. The Democratic party has an import
ant part to perform in elevating-or rather in
developing the elevated destiny of this country.
1t is now compact, united and strong. 1t is
ready for the crisis and can accomplish the
safety OF the Union, and will be sustained in
It's efforts by all patriots. 1t would, therefore,
surely be very unwise for it to dopt new
issue which is not yet fairly before the coun-
try nor generally well understood by the peo-
pie. 1t is not, therefore, that the Mississipplan
or oursef regard the African traffic as the
less important, but because we look upon the
harmony of democracy as vitality so, and alb
solutely essential, that we protest against
making he question party issue.
Year: 1859

millions of people, you will find your cotton
growing region exhausted. Nature is wise, aud
Nature has devoted just enough of this sphere to
cotton as will supply its wants and no more The
present market may be glutted, but when this
happens, you will find the levees breaking, and
will see cotton going where it never went before,
and you will also discover that manufactures are
springing up where now al is barbarism and ig-
norance Reopen the slave tra.fic and keep il
open-aye, encourage it, and you will moreover
learn that cotton is the worlds schoolmaster-the
grand vehicle of civilization and religion.
Year: 1859

ADVICE TO LADIEs.-We are aware there are
many of our lady readers who are complaining
of weakness and debility. Our advice is to go at
once and get some of McLean's Strengthening
Cordial and Blood Purifier 1t is delicious
Tonic, and Just the thing to strengthen and invg-
crate the whole organization, and purify the
blood. See advertisement in another column.
Year: 1859

Editor 1fssissippian | desire to suggest
for place upon the Legislative ticket, the
name of r. II. Purdom, Esq. speak the
sentiments of many when | say there is no
one more acceptable to the people at large or
more deserving place upon that ticket than
this gentleman.


To the people of Jackson he Is especially
recommended by his earnest and convincing
advocacy of their rights in connexion with the
Court question, thus giving an earnest in what
he has already done, of the force and power
that he would carry into the approaching can
vass, in meeting and overcoming all opposition
in this particular While to Southern men
of all parties he is recommended by bold
and fearless support Of the great Labor Supply
and his vindication of all measures
connected with their interests that assures
them that in any event in the alarming crisis
that is SO rapidly approaching their interest
and honor can have no truer guardian or more
jealous defender.


trust he will crafty his numerous friends
by allowing them to use his name in making
up the ticket. A VOTER.
Year: 1859

If the Vicksburg Whig wants more light
than we have given it in another column, upon
the position of Col. Pettus and his associates
on the Democratic ticket it is referred to the
following brief announcement in the Macon
Star. We repeat, let there be no mistake
about their position, and the meaning of the
popular verdict when it is rendered in 0cto-
ber:


Hons. Pettus and Burt addressed a large
and respectable audience at this place on Mon
day last They both made able and telling
speeches. In the event Of the election Of a
Black Republican President, they ,cere for a
dissolution of the Union. They took precisely
the same grounds which all the leading men
Of the country occupy. We deem it unne-
cessary to attempt to give synopsis of their
speeches,
Year: 1859

Col Gartrell, the Democratic candidate
for Congress in the Atlanta, Georgia. Dis
trict, in answer to the question if he would
support Douglas for the Presidency if he
should be the nominee of the Charleston Con-
vention, says he would not" This is the
almost undivided sentiment of the Southern
Democracy Douglas doctrine on the terrific
rial question is much in conflict with the Dred
Scott decision as the doctrine of Seward, and
it is perfect folly to talk of supporting one
and resisting the Inauguration of the other
The Southern Democracy must be just and
consistent in their professions and practices, if
they would command the respect and deserve
the endorsement of the whole Southern peo-
pie in the policy they propose.


KENTUcKY.-For the first time in thirty
years Kentucky will have an entire board OF
Democratic State officers, a Legislature DEM
ocratic in both branches, and two Democrats
to represent her in the Senate Of the United
States. She is completely and thoroughly re-
deemed
Year: 1859

We learn from the Raymond Gazette that
the candidates on the Repeal ticket Court
Question: to represent Kinds county, in the
Legislature, will address the people of the
county, at the following times and Places
They invite all other candidates to participate
in the discussions
Year: 1859

The Democratic candidate for Governor of
Mississippi leaves no room for conjecture about
any topic affecting the constitutional rights of
the South, and her duty intbepresence in of the
dangers which lie in her pathway. Upon
the territorial question, he is bold and explic-
it in the declaration of his opinions, as well
as clear and convincing in the argument by
which his conclusions are reached. The re-
suit of his convictions is thus summed up in
the DeKalb Democrats sketch Of his Scooba
speech:


He was for protection to slavery in the ter
ritories-that it was the duty of Congress to
pass laws for its protection as propeTty-that
protection to property was one of the chief
ends of governments-and that this protec-
ton to slavery in the territories was in accord
ance with the constitution; and that it was
in unison with the spirit of fraternity which
resulted in the States forming the Federal
Compact.


Upon the question of protection, the Colonel
was peculiarly full, lucid and elaborate.
Year: 1859

PRESIDENT THoRNToN.-We are informed
that this gentleman is sick at the Artesian
Springs and are requested to say that this is the
reason why many kind ndinyitations to visit sum-
dry portions OF the State, cannot be accepted,
and also why numerous letters remain unan-
swered. Catalogues Of the College at Sharon,
will be forwarded to such as seek information
respecting College matters, and all letters viii
be answered as soon as he is able to do so.


EXAMINATION AT THE BLIND INSTITUTE
Wednesday evening was quite pleasant, and
a large eoncourse of people assembled at the
Blind Institute, the house being full to over
flowing many were obliged to remain in the
yard.


The examination was opened by the choir
in the performance of select piece of sacred
music, when several of the classes were ex-
amined in their various studies, their efficien-
cy in reading by the raised letters displayed,
&c The music was then resumed under the
direction of Prof j. w. Syler, who has won
laurels IN the art of teaching the blind. This
was quite novel feature in the examination,
the performance being varied, and the pieces
selected many of them of a mirth-exciting
character


Prof Lane presided in his usual bland and
dignifed manner. The performance was
highly entertaining and the audience appeared
delighted with the manner in which they
had spent the evening.
Year: 1859

Now, this is all know about the matter
It is no fault or imprudence of mine which
makes the whole public, and thus explaining
itself have no comment to make, nothing to
palliate, excuse, or justify. Who needs de-
fence for treachery, and for gross Outrage
upon all the confidence and good faith known
among men in civilized life, leave the public
to judge. l give Mr.. Donnelly's plea, and be-
lieve, until the contrary appears, that he is
innocent. Whether now it will recoil, we will
see. His name was not given, to create the
impression, obviously, that wrote this letter
spontaneously to some member Of the New
York State Committee. owe it to myself
to expose this as you say, "worse than for
gerry


Respectfully,


HENRY A WISE.
Year: 1859

Mr.. B, young man Of fine talents was
years ago chief clerk in bank in Virginia.


He was good scholar, and a courageous young


man, but the leader of an intilel club, and id
nearly succeeded in throwing from his mind
the last shacklcs ofwhat he called nursery su-
perstition;" which was the religion his pious
mother had taught him.


On one occasion upwards Of one hundred
thousand dollars in bank bills had to be carried
to Kentucky, and he was selected to carry it,
AS he was obliged to pass through a part Of the
country where highway roberries and even muir
dcrs were said to be frequent, he arranged to
pass it in the day time, But he took the wrong
road, and having lost himself, was glad to and
shelter anywhere. lie rode about a long time
in the forest amid the darkness and chilincSs
of starless October night.


At length he saw dim light and pushed his
horse forward until he came to poor, wretch
ed looking log cabin. 1t was now near II o.
clock He knocked and was admitted by a
woman who told him that she and her children
were alone--her husband had gone out hunt
ing, but she felt sure he would return rs he al
ways according to promise. The young mans


feelings may as we'll be imagined. Here he was
with large sum of money alone, and perhaps
in the house of one of those robbers whose
name was the terror Of the country. He could
90 no further--what was to be done? The wo-
man gave him supper and promised his retiring
to rest. But no, he could not think of thus ca
silly permitting himseft to fall into the hands of
the robbers. He took out his pistols, examin-
cd the priming, and determined to sell his life
as dear as he could.


In the meantime the man ofthc cabin return
ed; he was rather fierce uncouth looking hun
ter; he had on a dirty skin hunting shirt and
bear skin cap, and seemed to be much fatigucd,
and in no very talkative mood, all of which bod
ed our young infidel no good. He asked the
stranger if he did not wish to retire; he told
him no. he could not think of such thing
He was terribly alarmed and expected this was
his last night on earth. His infdel principles
gave him little comfort. His fears grew into a
perfect agony. What was to be done?


At length the tough backwoodsman rose up,
and reaching over the stranger head to little
shelf, took down an old book, and said, 'well,
stranger if you won't go to bed, will; but it is
my custom always TO read chapter out ofGod's
word before | go to bed.


4 load was at once removed from him.
Though avowing himself an infdel, he had full
confidence in the Bible, he was at once safe; he
felt that the man who kept an old Bible in the
house, and read it, and bent his knees before
his Maker, would do him no harm. He listen
ed to the prayers Of the good man, at once dis
missed his fears, and lay down in that rude
Goblin and slept as calmly as he did under his
fathers roof From that day he ceased to re-
vile the Bible. In after years be became a Chris
tan, and often related these facts to show that
no man can be an infidcl from principle.
Year: 1859

Over the river they beckon 10 me,


Loved ones whov'e crossed to the other side,
The CLEAN Of their snowy robes see,


But their voices are lost in the rushing tide.
There's one with ringlets Of sunny gold,


And eyes the reflection of heavens own blue,
He crossed in the twilight gray and cold,


And the pale mist hid him from mortal view
We saw not the angels who met him there,


The gates of the city we could not see,
Over the river, over the river,


My brother stands ready to welcome me.
Over the river the boatman pale


Carrying another, the household pet;
Her brown curls waving in the gentle gale,


Darling Minnie see her yet,
She crossed on her bosom her dimpled hands,
And fearlessly entered her phantom bark,
We felt it glide from its silver sands,


And all our sunshine grew strangely dark
We know she is safe on the further side,


Where all the ransomed and angels be;
Over the river, the mystic river,


My childhood's idol is waiting for me.
For none return from those quiet shores,


Who cross with the boatman cold and pale
We hear the dip the golden oars,


And catch glimpse of the snowy snil
And 10! they have passed from our yearning


hearts


They cross the stream and are lost for aye.
We may not sunder the veil apart


That hides from our vision the gates of day,
We only know that their barks no more


May sail with us Ger IFS stormy sea;
Yet somewhere rknow on the unseen shore,
They watch, and beckon, and wait for me.


And / sit and think when the sunsets gold
Is flushing river and hill and shore,
I shall one day stand by the water cold,


And list for the sound Of the boatman's oar;
I shall watch for CLEAN Of the tapping sail
/ shall hear the boat as it gains the strand,
shall pass from sight with the boatman pale
TO the better shore of the spirit land
l shall know the loved that have gone before,
And joyfully sweet will the meeting be,
When over the river, the peaceful river


The Angel of Death shall carry me.
Year: 1859

THE GROWING CRoPs.-Speculations
in regard to the coming crops are being
INDUCED in to considerable extent
The general impression seems to obtain in
the public mind that the open winter
through which we have just passed must
have proved highly injurious. Upon this
hypothesis the "croakers" base their tales
of failure, and hope to beget panic which,
however disastrous it may prove 10 some,
is designed TO benefit those who may have
invested largely in last years crop. 1t is,
of course, too early 10 form any reliable
opinion upon what the growing crops ,oM
be. We can only judge of them from
present indications and these are of course
varied, according to soil and location.


Citizen, Jackson, March 10.
Year: 1859

PLowING IN IowA.-The Cedar Val
ley Times of Feb. oath says, "Several
Of our farmers are now busily engaged in
plowing and putting in their spring wheat.
1t is thought by all that this season will
be the most fruitful year we have had for
a long time. We hope that their expec-
tations may be realized"
Year: 1859

\ GLlMPsE'ArsTHE CABINET GALLERY AT


WAsHlNGToS.-Here are seven portraits,
about each one of which volume might
be written, larger or smaller. All the
young men of the country should hook


at them and reflect.


There Is the central fgurc-the Pre-
,sident-with grey hair and venerable
aspect. In him are seen the fruits of
industry. An aged man, his contempo-
rary and associate when a boy, told me
that JAMES BUCHANAN was awake and
studying night after night when all the


rest of the family were in bed. Those
temperate habits which he early formed,


have adhered to him through all the


temptations of public life, and, linked
with other moral virtues, will be the


crown Of his age, as he descends to the


tomb. On his right hangs the portrait
of the Secretary of State, another vete-
ran model of temperance and industry,


worthy to be President, which is almost


as good as being one, accidentally pre-
vented. while the choice of great party
and still held i'll profound veneration by
that party. Ills powers still vigorous,
because well used, present an example
to, the youth Of the land, who would


serve tile Republic, which may be most
profitably followed On fhe left hangs


the Secretary Of the Treasury, who was


but boy when Gen. Cass was in full


service, but has now attained an cnyia-
BILE elevation in the esteem of the people


Mr.. Cobb is still young, healthy, and
+ and alert, of cheerful and buoyalt
temperament, always expecting success,


which expectation has not as yet been


seriously disappointed He is a man Of


popular address, and Of whom his friends


augur the most successful future. Not


of the straightest sect Of Southerners,


he would be mere acceptable than most


Southern men to the mind of the North


as a candidate for the Presidency. A
book might be written ON the influence


Of tic domestic relations Of statesmen


upon their public acts and history


These Il the Secretary are said t. he
Year: 1859

ANY one considering the advantages Of Iron
over Rope as a material for binding cotton bales
will be surprised that it has not been adopted
long since. In its security against fire there is
an overwhelming reason for its adoption.


The presses in the Seaport Cities have been
the main eanse Of its not being generally adopt
cd: but, now that objection is removed gener-
ally. and the Orleans Press, the largest in n. O..
give it the preference over rope. The Fassmann
Iron Hoop and Tie is the improvement of one
Of the proprietors. and is adopted from the fact
that it is found after long experiment to com
bine the greatest merits in simplicity and facility
OF application Of any one yet made. IL is so
prepared a.. to require no change for recon-
pressing. Thus obvating the only remaining
difficulty at the sea board cities.


The hoops are sent OF any length from eight
to ten feet and ii full guarantee given that
neither the Ties nor Hoops shall break Aud
further, that all cotton bound in them shall be
received on the same terms at the Orleans Press
rope bound cotton. The weight per bale is
about the same as rope, not one pound more or
less


To show the opinion Ship Masters have of it.
we give the following, among numerous COM
mendatens we have:


The undersigned masters Of vessels having
had cotton compressed with Fasslnann' S new Iron
Hoops and Ties, hereby recommend the same
The bales being well compressed, and the but
tons or hoops never breaking when thrown
down in the ships hold. or when slowed.
Year: 1859




Thomas Burley was a respected citizen of the
Ferry, an Irishman by birth, but for many years a
resident of that place. On Monday morning, when
the insurgents were in possession of the arsenal
ne, with few others, in favor of attacking
them, but enough of men could not be raised to
ensure the success of the assault. He however
loaded his gun, and every opportunity which offer
ed he attempted to shoot down the insurgents. At
he time he was killed, he had left his home few
minutes before with neighbor-Mr Thos Kelley
with the intention of trying to shoot one of the
rebels. Kelley had fired at muatto who was walk
ing guard in front of the arsenal and some of the
shot with which the gun was loaded took effect on
the negro, but did not injure him severely. They
walked down High street to the intersection with
Shenandoah street. The muatto was still on guard
and he must have been aware of the approach of
Burley and Kelley, for the moment the person of
Mr.. Burley was exposed around the corner the
negro fired, and the ball passed through the body
of Mr.. Burley, near the heart and he fell and ex-
pired.


George W. Turner, ESQ.,, was next killed. Mr.
Turner lived five miles south of Charlestown, and
thirteen miles from the Ferry. He heard of the
insurrection and Immediately ordered his horse and
gun, which were brought out by fayorjte
servant, and he started for the scene.-
He entered the Ferry through the town of Bolivar,
over Camp Hill, and down High streets He was
riding leisurely along while the inhabitants were
warning him Of the danger he was approaching,
which he listened to, but still rode on. As he was
passing down High street, and when near the inter-
section of Shenandoah street,a bullet from Sharp's
rifle struck him on the side, passing through his
body, and he fell mortally wounded. He lived
about three-quarters of an hour after being shot.
Mr.. Turner was one of the most prominent and in
fuential citizens of Jefferson county He was
graduate of West Point, and, after
Year: 1859

The gentlemen in the North who talk as Dir.
Charles O'Conor did at the Union-saviDg meeting,
about Slavery, and say they hold it to be "just,
"benign, lawful, and proper" make great mis-
take in supposing they thereby commend them
selves to the South. The South does not believe In
the honesty of such declarations. However sincere
q man may be in making them, he will find it I'M
possible to make Southern men believe be is utter
ing his real sentiments. They know enough OF the
institution TO know the statement is false in ITSELF
and they do not believe that any man in the North,
of ordinary intelligence, has any confidence IN its


ruth. They set down all such men, therefore, ss
mere demagogues and hypocrites, who are willing


belle their own opinions for some paltry personal
or political advantage. If Mr. O'Conor had ever
had much intercourse with Southern gentlemen of
honor and intelligence, ne would know this to be


rue, and would have refrained from uttering what
be red-notwithstanding his long practice, in
profession whose greatest achievements consist IN
making the worse appear the better reason, may
have 30 bluuted his moral sense, and obtuscated his
intellect for the time being, as to lead HIM TO the
conclusions be expresses.


There are no such good judges of Slavery as the
Shareholders There are no men In the world more
impressed by the magnitude of its burdens and Its
evils; and there are none who feel such lOathing OF
those who, beyond the circle of its immediate exist
ence. undertake its defense and justification on ao-
stract grounds We assure Mr.. O'COnor that wide
experience among savebolders enables us to express
this Judgment with the utmost confidence. 1t Is no
uncommon thing in the North to mistake the neces-
sty that in the estimation of Southern statesmen
and politicians, cOmpels their present position 10
respect to Slavery for considerate and honest
judgment upon its merits. Mr. OConor mas
evidently fallen into this error. when De shali
hereafter, in the leisure of that retirement which
successful prosecution Of an arduOus profession will
enable him to enjoy, review the sentiments he has
now put forth in the light of broader generalization
and more intimate knowledge of the subject, he
will not fail to acknowledge the justice OF our
observations,
Year: 1859

What do those BornburDers of lSi6 who still re-
main in the Democratic party think of its present
creed as ezpounded by Mr. O'Conori Are they
ready to subscribe to the doctrine that Slavery is
divine and benefcent institution, and ought to be
indefinitely extended And do they sympathize in
the purpose of destroying the Government in case
the party is beaten next NOsemberl The nominee
of the Charleston Convention must be elected, or
the Union shall be oyerthrown! Such is now the
warery of the Democratic party repeated in effect
throughout Mr.. OCOnor's speech. Are the Demo
Gratis of the rural districts all ready 10 join in this
revolutionary conspiracy
Year: 1859

The Hon. John COchrane entertained the House
of Representatives with a speech yesterday, on the
novel subject of Mr. Helpers book and kindred
topics. AS matter of course, Mr.. COchrane. did
not breathe word of rebuke for the bold diSunion-
ism ayowed by the great majority OF the Democratic
Representatives and Senators. When will some
Democrat in Congress thunder out the Indignation
which every honest patriotic heart must feel at the
spectacle of great party in possession of the Fed
eral Government boldly announcing that it is de-
termined upon revolution in case it should be
defeated at the ballot box
Year: 1859

The Republican National Committee meets at the
Astor House at noon to-day, to fix the time and
place of holding the Republican National Conven-
ton to nominate our next President and Vce-Presi
dent. A keen competition between different cities
is already fOreshadowed. st. Louis, Indianapolis.
and Wheeling, are among the competitors. A
strong delegation from Wheeling, headed by the
State Senator from that District, is already on the
ground, bearing the almost unanimous wish of the
citizens of Wheeling that the Convention shall be
held there, and profering ample halls and
bouDdless hospitality We trust the best place will
be chosen, whichever it be.