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1 of the people, it was he but Col. Davis was and whether slavery is regarded assuch a crime, others whose names had been mentioned in con- On motion, the house then adjourned till 3 o'clock. Afternoon Session. or the policy of Mississippi, to place any lands in market, about which there may exist contending claims by the Slate, on the ont side, and her citizens on the other; he did not doubt the res- tbat those who hold this species of property are nection with that ottice, might nave tne a.e STIjc illtasissippian This will be ruse to run Gen T-. At the whig meeting held at CoiV'' night, the understanding was that the whig national convention sT unworthv of an association with the inhabitants wish.

But there was another reason, mum mo, Thelbill to provide for the payment of talis of the free states. I important man mis, ior uispomng already the Senator the pride and boast of the State at home and abroad. The Democracy had entire confidence in him, and the Whigs did not oppose him. His defeat would have been seized upon throughout the Union by the enemies of the administration, as an evidence of the hostility of Democ C. JL.

Price, G. R. Fall, 4 A. Hntrbinson, Editors pectability of the claimants, but yet did not think jurors came up according to order on third read- Experience has proven that no people have It is well known that until these elections are an A icsuicm irorn trie leave Hie Presidency uniuud. I the claims of the parties proper sobjects of Legis ever gained any thing by yielding to invasions of disposed of, we shall not get fairly engaged in the lation.

Mr. Labauve said, as this was a subject of their rights, but, generally in the end, they lose I business of legislation. He hoped, for this reason. mm icuers were receved tu rn Baa; the effect that Gen. Tayior, L-o a A Tuesday Morning, January racy to the warriors.

Mississippi," it would ii.i uiMiiauiiou el me every thing; and while I believe, that we should I it might not be laid on the table, but some other in reference to this and exciting I aay fixed on, if to-morrow was not acceptable to have been said has defeated the leader of her Id the democratic, legislative conference is strange in l.i 0i uIL. pen glorious regiment she is ungrateful and whilst on last evening the Hon Jeff. Davis was nomi of Col. Davis, -a Ijias question exercise moderation; while I would ap- I gentlemen. peal to the interest, the patriotism and the justice I Tne Speaks tnen reminded the house that the ing, and the yeas and naya being called, it was passed 52 to 1 5.

The bill to incotporate the town of Delia, in Coabottia county, a-s read the third lime and passed. The bill to incorporate the town of Lexington, Holmes county, was read the third lime and passed. The house resumed the consideration, in committee of the whole, Mr. Whitfield in the chair, of the bill to refund to the officers engaged ti nated as the demoeralic candidate for V. S.

Sen every member of the Democratic parly apprecia Taylor, but nous terrrns. ted the talents and services of Major Barton, and ator, to 611 the vacancy occasioned by the death li wtimi a uorinesii man of our brethren of the free states, and entreat I raotjon to jay on the table was not debatable, them to pause and reflect well tbey lake jr. Hancock asked leave to make an explana- of the Hon.Jcssee Speight. The election will entertained for him as much regard as it is pos a come Col. Davis will receive the have Dallas, Buchanan and ern man for Vice President, sible to hold towards any man, they could not a which must result in consequences appall- I which was granted by the house, and was niir democratic vote, conseonentlv" he will be reject Col.

Davis, and proclaim to the world that ing to the heart of every patriot; yet I would meet to lhis election ought not to I I i high importance, he would suggest the propriety of postponing the discussion of it forthe present. He knew something of the seller? on the public domain, and his sympathies were with them. Mr. Alcorn axpressed himself willing to postpone action for the present. Gray moved to refer the resolutions to the joint standing committee on the public hinds.

Mr. Almoin opposed the motion, and introduced a resolution to raise a joint select committee ot five, on the part of the Senate, and on the part of the House, lo whom the whole subject might be referied. The fust resolutions introduced by him were ihen laid upon the table. Mr. Bradford, of Pontotoc, (who had taken the Executive had done violence to their feelings any, and all attempts to interfere with or invade on till the house wa9 fuuthat many our constitutional rights with a firmness and de elected at the first ballot: this is as it should be Senate Proceedings.

Monday, 6th day of the Session. cision that should be felt and respected in his appointment. The question was not an original one, and Democratic Legislators obeyed not only the voice of their constituents, bat they and Ge.i. Quitman. An.oi.g there are no oifilr.uUit in Wiv mise and concession.

They l.jv-nated and have manv friend- liteir own. Lately a Cass has been in lavor of Gen it upon good authority, that u.v (' delegation lit in the loiiu I 1 On this subject they can yield, but we cannot acted ia direct reference to the party of the Union Petitions were presented by several numbers. We have no desire to interfere with their domestic institutions, nor can we submit to their at large. We believe their constituents will sus and referred. interference with ours.

We ask not that slavery tain them. Claims were also presented by several members were absent, some sick, when he was called to order, on the ground that he was going beyond an explanation. The yeas and nays were then called and taken, and the motion to lay on the table lost yeas 31, nays 51. Mr. Liddell moved to strike out Tuesday and insert Monday next as the time for bringing on the election, Mr.

Whitfield called for a division of the question, to end with Striking out. Mr. Campbell, oi Desoto, said that it must be shall exist in a state, in order to its admission and referred to the Committee on claims. The election of a Senator by acclamation is nn I LT into the union, out that the people of such state extraordinary occurence. We do not know of A message was announced from Governor Bkowx.

It was in relation to sundry special funds guu, Illinois, Aiiuiaoa, ivji.v, Mississippi, ha ina, Georgia, Souih Caro li North Carolina, are lor a hall establish such domestic institutions, as they any precedent in any State. Even Mr. Calhoun which had been confided to the Executive. The has at all times had some opposition in the Leg in raising the battalion, the sums expended by them for the puipose of transporting them to the seat of war. Mr.

Thomas, of Marshall, moved to amend the bill by striking oul the first sect ion from the enacting clause, and inserting, that the Governor shall pay out all such claims contemplated by the bill as may be supported by satisfactory vouchers, which was agreed to. The committee then rose, and the chairman reported the bill as amended, and it was ordeied to be engrossed. Mr. Dil worth moved a proviso to the bill, limiting the amount to be expended under it, to After some discussion, in which Messrs. Mason, Cushman, Simrall, Walker, Fuote of Noxubee, and Hancock, participated.

Mr. Hancock submitted a further amendment and moved to recommit the bill and amendments to a select committee cf five; which was agreed to, may deem most conducive to their inteiest and happiness. To prevent the extention of slave lature of South Carolnia. It was reserved for reading was commenced, but before it was com territory, would prove the greatest calamity to pleted, on motion of Mr. Gray, the reading was Mississippi thus to reward JEFFERSON DAVIS.

The foregoing remarks are intended to portray that portion of population. If they were libera apparent to eveiy one that there was no reason to the feelings which we honestly believe governed ted they could not remain amongst us. 1 bey are prohibited from misrating to most of the free the action of the Democrats in the Legislature states, and denied the right of citizenship, I be Presidency. A fiiet.d oi there are riliy members ot the i in lavoi ol him lor the s. a more period, som relation to the question.

I a rc-en letter of Gov. jt) ries; emanating from a Nasliviile, tnu. I have teen of it, and that it issour.d upvti ts-e Wi viso, but feel I disposed lo mae up r. freely and unbiassed. his seat on yesterday) opposed the raiding of a committee; he saw no necessity for it he was opposed to granting a single pre-emption in opposition to the resul.ir forms of law; the door to frauds would be opened, and the whole of the puhlic lands swept away.

Mr. Shar expressed himself in favor of raising the committee, he wished a thorough gat ion. Mr. White was also in favor of raising the committee: he was in favor of doing ample justice to the pre-emption claimants. Mr.

Kennedy was decidedly in favot of the committee, it was the proper mode of reaching all tiie fai-ts. Mr. Alcorn again defended his proposition; he did not think the he proposed would open the door to raud, and he did not agree with the Senator from Poatot in his remark, that hurry on this election. Our representation in the Senate was now full; our interests in that body were not suffering; what, he asked, could be the reason for this anxiety to bring on this election 7 What this ho: haste was ior, he did not know. and we have made them in explanation to the lieve, in all.

What, then, should we with them 1 Soon, their natural increase would lead, large body of our citizens who prefcred Major suspended. Mr. Gray announced the fact that in consequence of the extreme illness of one of the children of Governor Matthews, it was regarded as desirable that the inauguration should take place without delay. The Senate then took a recess to the end that the necessary preparations for inaugurating the Govemoi elect might be made. After the inauguration, the Senate returning to its chamber, adjourned.

Carton, believing as we do, that they will prove either to their extermination or to the expuL-ion of the House were abent, some acceptable and satisfactory of the white race. And can that be an enlight- sick, and if the election was now brought on, ened ohilanthroov which must end in conse- Is not the broad assertion, upon the floor of quencesso disastrous and so shocking to every mose gentlemen wouio. oeaepnveaoi meir voies, either house of the State Legislature, that much I anj great lutusiice oe uone inem. m- auuievseq In reference to the war. now existing between h'mselt to the democratic party gentlemen Knew the United States and Mexico, believing it was that the usages of the party upon these questions had not been complied with.

For himself, he was untrammelled to be suie, be had his pref forced on us by Mexico and unavoidable on our the whole of the lands would be swept from the of the State lands are located in swamps and lagoons," well calculated to injure the State, prevent emigration, and retard the settlement of the State lands One of the Commissioners for Locatino State Lands. Senate Troreedines. part without dishonor, I am in favor of its vigor ous prosecution until an honorable peace can be State by the, claimants to pre-emptions. The lands ere not so valuable as they had been represented. In many cases he undertook to assert.

erence, but it was his wish to give his vote for the man who would be most acceptable to the democratic parly. There weie many great issues secured with indemnity for past injuries, and security forthe tutu re. the locating commissioners had never penetrated 4'2 lo 31, and the chair appointed Messrs. Hancock, Houston, Simrall, Cushman and Hinds, said committee. The house then took up and passed the following bill on the orders of the day The bill to apportion the lands in the town of Fulton, on the road from Fulton to Pontotoc.

The bill to incorporate the Macon Female Senate bill forthe relief of Mary Colbert, was taken up, read three times, the rules being suspended, and passed. Mr. Cushman oficred a resolution that until otherwise ordered, the house ill hold bat one ses-iun a day, meeting at 10 o'clock and adjourning at 2, which was agretd to. Mr. Lynch offered a resolution, requesting the Governor to furnish the house with all the information in his possession relative the befori the country new issues arising, and it Believing as I do, that every American citizen Very fi.vtt.n114 distinction -Davis sitite his arrival here, li- i by ail the foreign ministers, and i 1 zens ia military and civil weii as at home.

improves, and society around hiiu He is v.w trious in the avocation 01 keeps aioot Irom ail entar.g.n.j favorites for tiie highly commendable, and --sc-' dignity ol his office. The arrival ot (Jen. Shields was aiiK.miHvii last, and since that tiiue lire have at Fuiirr's, wheie the iwk.iih.' is The unostentatious manners 01 the kindness oi his dtspos.ui a. ure House of Representatives. Monday, Jan.

10, 1947. Mr. McAHec. of Atalia appeared, was qualified and took his scat. Petitions were presented by Messrs.

Cox, Sanders, Steele, IliLl, Cushman and Toulme. The House resumed the unfinished business of Friday last, being the resolution for the printing of the Auditor's Report on the Finances, 2000 copies of the same were ordered to be printed. The Private Secretary of the Governor being the canebiakes, nd had located ponds and la was of the utmost importance that we should elect is entitled to the same political righ and has goons, and no levee could ever reclaim such be same claims upon this government, without a man who was above suspicion upon those great issues, fie again urged his remarks upon the Tuesday, 7th day of the Session. After the reading of the journal of the previous day. Claims were presented by Messrs.

Guion and tracts. regard to his occupation or profession, I shall Mr. Boone explained. He great lib democratic members of the and hoped oppose all measures giving exclusive privileges that this election would not be hurried on, but to one portion of the pople at the expense of any erality had at all limes been extended by the officers of the U. S.

Government to settlers on the rulic land. her portion. I shall therefore oppose the crea an opportunt'y afforded to meet together, and determine who should be the man upon whom tion of banks or banking privileges, State or Na The resolution to raise the committee, finally the democrats should unite. introduced, presented two Executive messages, which were read. One communicated a report of tional.

Iam opposed to a tariff discriminating passed Mr. Hinds agreed with the gentleman from lor the purpose of nrr tecfing domgstic manufac- The President pppointed Messrs. Alcorn, Brad- I disposition made of the 25,000 of the 2 per cent. DeSoto, and briefly took the same ground of ar 'ures, or for any other purpose than revenue; fund appropriated to the southern rail read, ford, Boone, Whi'e and Dabney, the committee. gument.

He came here unpledged, but he came believing such a tariff to be unconstitutional, un Mr. Boone objected to serving on the commit here to go lor the man that the democratic party just and oppressive to the great mass of the peo s.c.-y 'i it' 1 tee, remarking that he maxim that the child could agree on. He had his preference, but it ple, la the administeation of our State Govern comment, rl.s -av present tune, must p. ace h.n: tude lor stiil higher honors. A himself and Shield at v.

a very iaige assembly frienu you an account 01 but of the mail at Jicr, P. was of importance to the success of the ppnei ment I shall favor a rigid economy, and shall re- shou never be given to an unfriendly nurse, ought to excuse him but he withdrew his ol jeo tiuns, and the commiitee was allowed to stand. pies of his party, that they should not be divided. quirea faithful disehargejof duty by all public offi It was owing want of union and concert, that li Mr. Guion piesented the memorial of A.

Htitch- we had too often beer, defeated. His colleages, which was adopted. r. Dilworth offered a e-solu'ion, calling on the Auditor of public ac-rounLsti furnish a statement of the amount money expended for the increase of thestaieli-brary du ring the last four years, distinguishing between the sums paid for law books and thoe. paid for miscellaneous books, glebes wl.kh was adopted.

The house then adjourned till to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. Washington Correspondence. he said, were sick, and if the election wasbrought inson, r.sq., accompanied ny testimonials iroiii manv eminent members the bar in favor of his Price, and referred. Mr. Price made a report from the committee on enrolled bills.

Mr. Singleton presented a petition, which was referred to committee on propositions and grievances. Mr. Catching introduced a bill to repeal the act incorporating the town of Gallatin in the County of Copiah, which was read the first time. Mr.

Sliarpe introduced a bill to prohibit tiie circulation of foreign bank paper in the State of Mississippi, which was read the first time. Mr. Briscoe introduced a bill to incorporate Franklin Lodge, No. 5, in the town of Port Gibson, of I O. O.

which was read the firt time. Mr. Guion called for the consideration of a message froi.i the house, reporting an aniendmeit to the resolutions from the Senate to invite Major Generals Tayior and Quitman to vifit the Capitol of Mississippi during the session of the Legislature now pending. The amendment returns thanks tu Generals Taylor and Quitmun, an also to Col. Jefferton Davis, Lt.

Col. Major Bradford, and the officers and soldiers under their command. The amendment was concurred in on the motion of Mr. Guion. ORDERS OF TIIE DAY.

on now, they would lose their votes. compilation of the statutes they were read and Mr. Stewart remarked, that like other gentle referred to the justiciary committee. men he had come here untrammelled, but, it was The Senate then adjoM rned. Col.

Jefferson Dsvis, toother with the commanders of the corps of the firs: regiment Miss. Rirles, setting forth some facts which had not yet obtained publicity in relation to the services of the regiment, and recommending that the same be inscribed on the journals of the house. The messages and documents were, on motion, referred to the committee on military affairs. The eecond message communicated a detailed statemert of trie? expenditures from the several funds placed in the Governor's hand, during the last two years. On motion of Mr.

Connell, the message was laid on the table, and 500 copies of the same ordered to be printed, for the use of the house. Mr. Johnson offered a resolution, that so much of the last named message as relates to a fire engine, a State armory, and furnishing the Executive mansion, be referred to the committee on the public buildings, which was agreed to. The house then took a recess of 15 minutes, to allow the usual preparation to be made for the inauguration of the Governor elect. INAUGURATION OF THE GOVERNOR ELECT.

At 12 o'clock, the honse being cailed to order, his pjlicy to vote in such elections, in accordance with the wishes of his constituents. He was a cers. Iam ia favor of a prompt payment of a II just claim igainst the State, at the earliest practical ble period. I shall advocate the encouragement and maintenance of a sytem of common school education, by all consiitu.innal means; that the blessings of edoratif.n may be brought within the reach of every child in the State, by which he may be the better qnalified to discharge his duty to his fell jw men, his country and his God Our ate University, our Colleges, and her institutions of learning, are also, entitled to the fostering care of the government. The lands appropriated by Congress, in lieu of the sixteenth section, in the Chickasaw Session, I think, should be disposed of the proceeds in vested safely and profitably, and the interest appropriated for the democrat himself, and he wanted no one to rep- the military exploits of Gen.

v. comparison with his giade in any continent, and have have been inestimable va.ue 10 Even more may be said of hi.s tv r.tte-Halls of the Montezuma. T.nat j.rv which might well entitle hit.i to -h- the armies Mexico. It evitnv niiir.ary man than as a In pacities his views receive tijv appruial of minds of our country. (Iti.

Forte was ut with them and they su keeping ot Mr. Walker's, that he iiad a.ri-aGy some of the more impoi tant. ni his tiiiaric-'ii for Mexico. The Fiewdent cave them hit IIuusc of Represenfatives, Jan. II, 14.

Petitions were presumed by Messrs. reseut us in the Senate, but a good democrat. This too was the sentiment of his constituents. He knew their wishes when became here, and Dampier, Dilworth, Foree. Mason, West of Evening of the session Position of the President and Calhoun upon the War ihe Succession li alktr pusilitcly declines federalists about to break uii, and run no candidate for Presidency Dallas, Buchanan, Cass, Butler, Davis, Quitman and Oen.

Shields Gen. I'oote, Messrs. Thnvipsoi and Feathersitn lirotrn he was as ready to-day or to-morrow, to go into Wayne, Walker, Hancock, Catching, Brooke, Powell, Bynuni, Fortson. and Stanton. the election and give expression to their will, as Huie, from the committee on propositions he would be three weeks hence, or at any other time.

and grievances, reported a bill for the relief of and Tompkins Passage of the Ten Rtgiment Some further remarks were made by Messrs. Lynch, Whitfield, Liddell, Campbell and Stan Washington, D.C., Dee r. 30, I c47. approval. Dallas, Cas and iiuchanan They have been published in New r- ton, when the yeas and nays were demanded on the question, and being taken, the House refused to strike our, yeas 3s, nays 51.

Editors Misfissippian: Absence from the city will account for my delay in writing. Every The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the orders of the day. A bill from the house to incorporate a Lodge of Odd Fellows in the town of Aberdeen was read the first time. A house bill to change the time of holding the tbing, however, thus far, is in an incohate state On motion of Mr. Connell, the resolution of John Patierson.

Read twice and ordered to a third reading to-rnorrow. Mr. Cushman, from the judiciary committee, to which was reierred the bill to amend the charter of the town of Rodney, reported the same with amendments, which report was received and agreed to. Mr. Cushman, from the same committee, to which was rfTred the biii to provide compensation for tales jurors, reported the same without amendment, which was read and ordered to Annunciations of deatf.s has occupied several days of the session.

Among the number, was the Senate fixing on to-morrow for the election of U. S. Senator, was then concurred in. the Senate was introduced and took the seats assigned them. The Governor elect wa? then introduced, together with the Judges of the High Court of Errors and Appeals, and when ordr was restored, Gov.

Matthews rose and delivered the following address. Fellow Citizens: Being called by the voice of the people of the Hate to take charge of the executive department of their government, be our farmer Senator, Spkicht, who, after reaching Mr. Hancock offered a resolution inviting the Probate Court of Winston County was read the the fiao! of ambition, suddenly exchanged the Hon. J. A.

Ventress to a seal within the bar ol first time. the House, which was adopted. mantle of the legislator for tne shroud ofth grave. A house bi.1 to incorporate lodge No. 2o of support of schools in that portion ol" the State.

The five hundred thousand acres of land donated by Congress to the State, for purposes of internal iruprovent, should be disposed of as to secure at as cariy a period as practicable, the benefits intended to be conferred on the State by this munificent grant. In the disposition of these lands, I am in favor of preemptions a minimum price, to be established by law, and of ths application to them of the graduation principle, the salutary etT-cts of which have been exemplified in a neighboring part of the State. To enhance the value of these lands, and the lands of our citizens in their vicinity, and from various other considerations, I am in favor of and would recommend the levying of the Mississippi River, by a tax upon all lands subject to taxation between the high lands and the river, placing the State on the aame footing with individual land holders. If the act of the last Legislature for organizing the Eastern Rail Road Company should be found The House then adjourned till to-morrcw Odd Fellows, Marshall County, was read the second time. iouwiii have seen the rela'tve positions, in morning, at 10 cloclf.

its engrossment. Mr. Cushman, from llie same committee, made regard to the war, which have been taken firs: The Sneaker then read from the chair a writ A bill from the house to incorporate Lexington by the administration, next by Dickinson of New ten notice, which had been handed to him.sta'iug Royal Arch Chapter No. 9, was read the second York, and lastly by Calhoun. The "pics have time.

that there would be a meeting of the democratic members of the Legislature in the Senate Cham thus been set tip: and a large portion of the ses The bill lor the relief of T. S. Evans was read syivatiia, the New England States, 111 ana at the south, and everywhere, oar r. to them a cheerful aisent. The attention paid to (Jen.

Quitman 1.: ordinary character, and calculated 6.sft common feeling in his favor throo shoot ti.e ci It is received so graceful. aud ail naviette and republican plainness manifested in the littie Mrs son at Jackson. His eld r. endeared toward him, end realize a priu? State of ississippi which prince cocid sietiir; The most friendly betw-en Foote, Messrs. Thompson and 1 mesa together at Mrs.

li.ii's, which once time constituted the senate cl.au itier of the I States. There is one room lett tor Gov. and Sadv, whom I shall be hapt to take hand at an early day. V'e have tine talent much experience 1:1 our delegation; whtie exception of Tompkins, the utmnst evils exist among them. I no not believe there as: feeling cherished in their bo-oms winch ihe common good of the State.

I bs porlunities to be more particular in my n-air as the session advances. The Senate passed, to-day, by ihe rawitsi ber, this evening at half past 7 o'clock. sion will be spent upon the game. The position taken by the President, and essentially sustained the second time. This bill proposes to constitute a minor of the by the resolutions of Mr.

Dickinson, is, first Vednesday Mornine, January I Jr The steamer CAROLINE arrived at the that we must ha ve territorial indemnity secondly, that we must establish territorial governments, while at the same time the important age of majority. Mr. Guion offered an amendment, that it confer no political privileges on the minor. Mr. Greer proposed to lay the bill and amendment on the table.

The motion was lost, the arundment and the bill ordered to be 11 ground is taken by Mr. Dickinson, aside from the message, that territories herealter annexed an untavoratiie report on ine petition ot K. r. Munson of Holmes county, which was received and ogreed to. Mr.

Hinds, on leave, introduced a to exempt all free white males over 45 years of age from working on public roads. Rules suspended and the bill pas.ed. Mr. Houston, on leave, introduced a bill to refund to the officers engaged in raising the battalion lately sent to the war, the sums expended by ther.i in that service. The bill was read twice and referred to a committtee of the whole house, Whitfield in the chair.

After a desultory debate, which Houston, Hancock, Hinds, Dilworth, Campbell of Desoto, and Simrall participated, the committee arose and reported progress, and on motion, the house took a recess for 15 minutes, preparatory to the election of TT. S. Senator. Convention of the Tiro Ilntixes. At 12 o'clock the house was called to order.

engrossed. to the onion, have the right to make all laws not Jackson landing yesterday. She will taire her departure for the landings above Jackson ti-iiior-row, and will continue in the trade above Jacicson. She is new and in fine condition. Captain ROSS would be glad to see our citizens and others on board of his boat.

Gov. Matthews' Inaugural Address. The Senate bill (introduced by Mr. Harrison) incompatible with republican institutions; or to dispose of the internal improvement lands of the State, was read the second time and referred to in more definite terms, to establish or nor es tablish, as they please, the institution of slavery the joint committee on that subject. Mr.

Calhoun's position isn.n readily recognised upon the face of his resolutions, but as personal The bill requiring clerks to pay postage in certain cases, was read the second time. of G. M. Dallas, the ten regiment bill. Yr The bill to extend the time of holding the Pro fore taking the oath of office requited by the constitution, in obedience to custom, I proceed, briefly, to declare the principles by which I intend to be governed in the of the high and responsible trust committed to ray hands.

Our general government, embracinga confederation of independent sovereignties was created by the delegation of cer'ain power for national purposes, by those sovereignties, and all the pow-rs not thus delegated, were reserved to.the states or to the people. In my judgment the preservation of our insti-tutionand of the rights and liberties of the people lepends upon a strict adherence to the constitutional compact, and to tiie limitations in the ex-reise of powers prescribed, to the general government on the one hand and by the states rrt other. these views of the powers of the federal and state governments, I shall be careful not to jrecommend or sanction any measure which will conflict with the just powers of either. In the federal constitution, the power of adm it-ling new Mates into the union is given to Congress; but, it has no right to require any other condition of such states in order to admission, than the adoption of republican forms of government lea ving to the peorle the right of determining their own domestic policy. The institution of domes' ic slavery, at the formation of the federal constitution, existed in a majority of the states forming the union they entered the union withom delegating to Congress any power whatever to legislate thesubject, except to prohibit the foreign slave trade.

The power to control the institution within their respective limits, was therefore a right reserved to the states, and with which Congess cannot, without a usurpation of power, interfere. In the const iiution.il compact between the Calhoun and Rutler voted aaainst it. (VI. ly avowed by him, he holds lo bis forme' policy of a line of posts, and to territorial indemnity, while he condemns the policy cf Mr. Dickinson in allowing to the territories any discrimination whatever in the establishment or to be defective, I shall be in favor of such amendments as may be necessary to expedite that improvement, by all means which are not calculated to involve the State on its acconnt.

I shall heartily cooperate with the other departments of the government in all measures calculated to promote the general interests and prosperity of the State, and to do equal justice to all its citizens. Distrusting my own abilities, I shall rely with confidence upon the wisdom and patriotism of the Legislature, invoking the support of my fellow citizens when right, and their charitable indulgence and forbearance when wrong. In conclusion, I tender to the people of the State, my grateful acknowledgements for their kind partiality and confidence; and may that God, who presides over the destinies of nations, and whose kind providence has bestowed oa our happy country, unnumbered blessings, grant us w.sdom so to discharge our several duties, that our beloved country may continue to prosper, and our people re was very bitter in his speech. 1 his laurel upon the brow of the Vice President. The country will row look to the federal Thi3 document will, we think, claim, as it should receive, universal approbation.

There is not a word of flourish or flumery about it. Flain reasoning and correct principles, distinguish it throughout. Gen. Cass and Gen. Quitman.

It is said that a strong feeling exists in Washington to present thes; names to the people as the Democratic candidates for President Vice President. It would be a strong team." Hon. Lewis Cass. non establishment of slaveiy. Here is an inseparable gulf between the two, and from ap and the Senate being introduced, the two houses proceeded in convention to the election of a U.

S. Senator to fill the unexpired term of the Hon. Jesse Speight, deceased. I trust Mr. Tompkins will he found w.rii.

zealously contending for the early passage bill. The democrats are powerless in the pearances, Mr. Calhoun, as a democrat, wi bate Court of Monroe County was read the third time and passed. The bill (introduced by Mr. Briscoe) to attntch the County ol Claiborne to the 2d Judicial District, for the election of a Judge of the High Court of Errors and Appeals, was read the second time, and ordered to be engrossed for third reading.

TLe bill for the relief of Wm. Isaac Kruuer, of Warren county, was read the second time. Mr. Labauve moved to lay it on the table the motion was lost. This bill provides that the said Bruner, (who is stand alone.

I am told that Mr. Rhelt abandons but we have done our tiu'y riublv in the Cass' letter is in this evening's I'aion. It deep interest. Fj.iv The Chair having announced the subject of the meeting. Air.

Stanton, of the house, rose and nominated the Hon, Jeflerson Davis, accompanied by a motion that Col. Divis be proclaimed as unanimously elected. He remarked that he considered this him the others of the delegation may not do o. I need not discuss here the better policy of the administration. The fame of our gteatest military and civil men are invoived in its support, while if we look to the unrivalled succss of the armies of Napoleon, and of that predecessor, KAGLi: GINS.

This eminent statesman and patriot has written main free, virtuous and happy. rpHK Subscriber, nt Ami Bank. Hm.ls tV" J- is agent for ihe sale ot the 0 The address having been concluded, the Chief lengthy and lucid expose cf his views on indem- due as a mark of respect for him as a statesman Caesar, who overran northern Europe with the a minor,) may sue and be sued. Mr. Lake stated the circumstances of the minor, made by Bates, Hyde of ilnds'-vs nity, in the way of acquisition of territory from Massachusetts, who arc the ratentces the Mexico, and what policy shall rule the government proved brush.

Anv of those Gill StatiJs old by me, will be delivered at anv stenat Roman armies, the policy of in vesting the larger cities of an empire and its richest and most pro-; ductive states, needs no stronger confirmation, It does not necessarily fol.ow that we are bent in regard to any territory which may be hereafter acquired. We have marked it for publication, and landing above New Orleans, at four ilo.iari Justic administered the oath of office, and the Governor und Senate respectfully retired and the house ad.ourned till 3 o'clock to-day. Afternoon Session. Mr. Walker offered a resolution for printing 200 copies of Judge Thatchers communication in relation to Common Schools, 100 copies of Ju-lzc saw, and will be put in motion by a goud unvr will present it to our readers as soon as we can who is employed tor the nuriose, anJ aupie find room for it.

Upon the war he is sound, and will be given to try them before pavmen: is if-i ded. The Subscriber thinks they are sullo as to the Wilmot provitn, he cannot even be well known in this of ihe ccuntrv witV states, it was expressly stipulated, tbut new states might be admitted into the union upon the same suspected of favoring it on the contrary, he is Howry's paper relative to the State University, attempting hereby to irive a particular descrp' of them and deems it sufficient io say to ti footing with the original states. The prohibition tf slavery was not made a and a soldier. The motion was seconded, the question taken, and ananimousiy agreed to. Mr.

Labauve, of the Senate, then remarked that though the election was terminated b. acclamation, he would enquire of the Chair whether the constitution did not require that each member should record his vote. The Chair replied that such was the constitutional requirement. The names of the members were then called over in the usual way, beginning with the Senators, when the members severally -oted for Col. Davis, nem con.

Five members of the house and one Senator absent. The Chair thereupon announced that Col. Davir; was elected by the unanimous vote of the convention. The Senate retired to their chamber, and the house resumed its session. who have not made themselves acquainted, 1 TOO copies of Mr.

Champlin's letter relative to an Institution for the Blind, and 500 copies of the Virginia resolution upon the Proviso, condition of the union of the original states, it them, that as regards woikmanship aaJ mance, thev have never been surpassed, aiiii which was adopted. seldom equalled. On motion of Mr. Nash, the house took np the T. L.

This 1ft Januarv, ls47. upon the whole possession of Mexico, and while it affords us a revenue during the war, and strengthens ihe position ol our armies with a civil force, must always be superior to the most favorable line cf posts. That would be palpably an aggressive policy. should ret.ult, if at all, from a treat' and have its meets and bounds. If we otherwise resort to it, we will lose the potent power of the the Mexicans, and we can no longer throw into her country one of the thousands of our citizens who are now settling in every comer of her land, cultivating the arts of trade and commerce, and overcoming the prejudices of Mexicans against us.

Mr. Calhoun's views ol ihe jurisdiction of territories over slavery is too refined a subtlety fop any practical purpose. Tneed but aliude to our' own laws overslavery; the recovery of fugitives joint resolution of the Senate, making the com clear and unequivocal in opposition to it. His arguments are the best that we have seen. The Election of a Senator in Congress.

Cot. Jefff.sson Davis was elected on yesterday, by the unanimous voice of both houses of both political parties Senator in Congress, to fill the unexpired term ol the Hon. Jesse Seight, de-censed. His was the only name presented to the Legislature, and there was not a dissenting voice. Even the usual formality of calling the roll of the members was dispensed with.

The announcement mittee on internal improvements a joint commit GREAT EXCITEM EXT tee, and the same was concurred in. TJIIK 1" rilO USA NJJ MEX1CA Mr. Steger thrn moved that the house adjourn, HE undersigned wish to inform the that thev have now on hand 11 larje which was noi agreed to. I Mr. Whitfield moved to take up the joint res Saddles, Bridles, Martingales, Harness, olution of the Senate, fixing upon to-morrow which thev will warrant to and the importance to him and his relatives of the passage of the bill.

Mr. Boone proposed an additional section to the bill, to the effect that all young men who had arrived at the age of 20 years be of the age of majority. The amendment was lost, and the bill ordered to be engrossed. The bill to amend an act to reduce into one the several acts relative to executions, was read the second time, and referred, on motion of Mr. Greer, to the committee on the judiciary.

The bill for the relief of Sheriffs or Tax Collectors, (introduced by Mr. Price.) was read the second time. This bill provides to allow tax collectors the mileage of Members ot the Legislature in visiting the Capitol to make their periodical settlements. On the motion of Mr. Price, it was laid on the table for the present.

The Senate having gone through with the orders of the day, and the hour having arrived for the election of a Senator in Congress, (as agreed upon by both houses,) the Senate took a recess of ten minutes, '1 he Senate resumed its session. Mr. Alcorn introduced a series of resolutions in relation to claimants, to pre-emptions on the school lands, and ir.ternal improvement, lands of the Slate; the resolutions having as their object to secure to sellers on the public lands of the State their rights to pre-emptions in cases where the rights of the State, and those of the settlers conflict. Mr. Alcorn advocated the passage of the reso-lutions all he desired was to see justice done between the State and her citizens.

Mr. Boone opposed the adoption of the resolutions; he thought ihe whole matter belonged to good as the best, and will be sold as cheap (Tuesday) for the election of a U. S. Senator in of the result, from the Chair, bv the President of the place of the Hon. Jesse Speight, dee'd, which was Senate, was received with loud plaudits by a large agreed to.

as3emblaee of citizens. The Hall of by their masters; actions when stolen; trial for crime, lo show the necessity of territorial jurisdiction in its most complete form. Mr. Metcaif moved that the resolution be laid lives was crowded, and manv ladies traced the on the table. He remarked that he saw no occa- aueust occasion with their nreiwnre TVT cheapest, ft cash or barter.

The ie articles will be found among their stock Saddles, Fine Loose Covers, Oregon. Tat Hoods, Texas Stitch Downs and Great American Saddles, Full Hacks. Full QunteJ.l Strap and Pad Sad hes English Plain. Plain and Quilted Shapters I Saddles, Full Quilted, Fore and Back I'lrcic 1 Banister, Back Springs, Quilted Scat and Give us a call. Uc will he found one of Rietm' Coffee House.

Slate s'reet. You have already seen the various reports of sion for hurrying this matter. We were already was about to reward her hero, and the people fully represented in the Senate, and there would flocked together to cannot therefote be made a condition of the ad mission of new states. So far from the institution of slavery constituting an objection to the union of the original slates, it is expressly recognized by the constitution, and guarantees for its protection were incorporated into that instrument; for the states into which fugitive1 slaves might fly, were bound to deliver them to owners, although slavery might tc prohibited by the laws of such states. The i of slavery is a right reserved by the states, and if Congress refuses a new state admission into the union because of the existence of slavery within its limits, such refusal, in my judgment, will be a flagrant disregard of the injunctions of an abandonment of the compact, which, at present, and it is fondly hoped shall, to the end of time, bind together the tales of this glorious union.

Our present territory, or that which may be acquired, is and wiiibe the common property of the United Slates. To prohibit the citizens of one portion of the Union from inhabiting such territory without first submitting to a disfranchisement of rights secured to them by the constitution, would be a palpable violation of that clause which provides that "citizens of each state shall be entitled to all the privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states." This is a momentous question; one on which is suspended the existence of ibis happy confede be no injury done by a little delay. There would emony. be more than one candidate run for the office, and On the evening nrevions to the elerH. eon.

gentlemen might not have made up their minds fcrence of the Democratic members was held, in CKIPPEN MOWt.h January 6th, 1K4. d-d" on the subject. We not what developements which Col, Davis received the nomination by a might take place that would influence the votes of majority of 24 votes. The usages of the party gentlemen, and therefore he hoped this matter were cheerfully submitted to. and his election Mr.

Hancock, on leave, introduced a bill for changing the Constitution of the State, which was read the first time. The house took up the message from the Senate for raising joint committees on the following subjects The Lunatic Asylum, the 500,000 acres of land, and the Chickasaw school lands, and the same was concurred in. Mr. Nash moved a resolution that the committee on Chickasaw school lands be enlarged by adding thereto a member from each of the counties in which the lands lie. The motion gave rise to some discussion, in which Messrs.

Dilworth, Hinds, Weir, Harrington and Nash participated, when the motion was disagreed to. The Chair then announced the committees heretofore appointed on the subjects of the Senate message as the committees on the part of the house to act jointly with those of the Senate. The house look up the joint resolution of the Senate, for the appointment of a joint committee on the amendment cf the Constitution, which was concurred in, and the chair appointed Messrs. Hancock, Cushman, Metcaif, Nash, Abbot and Noble the committee on the part of the house. would not be pressed at this time.

became a matter cf course ht Whi Mr. Whitfield said that some courtesy was due sented no opposition, and hence his election was It the Senate upon this subject. The joint resolu- I by acclamation. NOTICE. "VTOTICE is hereby given to all persons i'" J.

to the estate of Thos. A. Wiilif, 'i-'''' late of Copiah County, to make imnie 1 ment and all those having claims same, are required to present them, properly" tier.ted, within the term prescribed by ia will be forever barred. R. P.

EVA-N' Adra'r. of Thos. Willis. 'I" Late of Cop.ahs Copiah, 6th Jan. 1647.

tion had been passed by that body early last week That distinguished son of Mississippi, Roger the cabinet. Mr. Walker has made one of ihe greatest efforts of his life, and it has awakened an enthusiasm for him at the north, which could hisassent be obtained, would he justly deserves lo be, at the head of the Presidentia1 list of aspirants. Assurance has beeen given bim in most of the states in the union, that he could be nominated at their state conventions. But he is no aspiiant, and has declined all the solicitations of his friends.

His chief happiness seems to rest in the hope that be will be shortly rid of all ihe troubles, ihe anxieties, and the intense labor of his public career, and be surrounded by the endearments of a fond and affectionate family, who have for the last three years seen but little of his society. I shall predict, nevertheless, that the democracy of ihe United States will never permit Robert J. Walker, of to remain long in retiracy. The Presidential race is going on among both parties. The federalists are inclined to break up and run no candidate for the Presidency, sent to this house and laid on the table till now.

Barton. was the onlv enHiHt- nnminm.il He hoped theiefore thnr it might not be further in caucus in opposition to Col. Davis, and we laid on the table, but if the'day set was too early, believe he submitted to the result with more the department at Washington, and if not prop he sugested that it would be better to move to cheerfulness than any of his friends. Office has I strike out the time and insert a later day. It was no charms for such a man, and the success of true, as hsd been remarked, that we were repre- I others can never dampen hb ardor in the richteous GIL.MORE 6c GL'y AXD riSTOL MAXUFMTUKZ State Jackson, Mi-Will keep constantly on hand, a good m.m nl' i ft aq ti uhlHit tlllS.

erly decided, then appeals should be taken to the courts of the country. Mr. Alcorn responded, defending the rights of the claimants and urging the propriety of State Legislation in regard thereto. Mr. Boone remarked, that the poorest man in the country might present his claims to the Secretary of the Treasury; he did not think it rigut, sented in the Senate, and would be till a successor I cause of Democracy.

If any man in the State racy. It is useless to evade the question by re-fn- ing territorial indemnity from Mexico. It must be met. We must know whether the compromises of the constitution are to be respected, whether citizens of the stare states are to be considered as equals with their northern brethrej, was elected by this Legislature, but the present I deserved the office of Senator as the reward of tal- All ronoirinir done in lh occupant by executive appointment r.htbe wait- I ents, devotion to Democratic principles, unspotted ing to know whether he wenld be confirmed. And I private character, and great services in the causa 1 I i manner and shortest notice..