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TH*: RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE PREoj CONVENTION AT JACKSON, MISS. At ihn convention of the members of the pre->a. held at Jackson, Miss., June 7. the .iodo>viiu' resolutions, introduced by Colo Del h. 31. Yorker, ot the 3lississippian, were unanimously adopted: Whereas the opiuions of the press bein" generally regarded as the representative me dium of the opinions of the people, it may not be inappropriate for this convention to give expression to its views concerning the political situation of the entire country. We of Mississippi having submitted the differ ences .which divided the North and the South to the arbitrament of arms, and hav ing failed after a long and gallant struggle to secure our independence, have desired and now desire in good faith to acquiesce in and. abide by the results which have been decided by the issue of the late contest- Therefore, Be it resolved, That we believe it to be the duty ot every lover of justice, peace, and good will to give a warm support to the reconstruction policy of President Johnson, as being the surest, speediest, and most practicable plan yet presented to protect the rights of the States, create confidence in the Government, and restore tranquility among the people. Resolved, That we recognize in that por tion of the late “ Republican” party now led by Stevens, Sumner, and Greely a direct at tempt to overthrow the republican principle established by our fathers for the govern ment of the United States, and to build up on its ruins a,consolidated empire, whose irresponsible and despotic rule will sweep away every landmark ot the Constitution. Resolved, That we will dilligently co-op erate and sustain with our ballots all citizens North or South, of whatever former political opinion, who recognize the strong necessity of wresting the political power of the Gov ernment from the hands of a reckless major ity in Congress, which, in seekingself-aggrau dizem; ni and perpetuation of power in their own hands, are perverting the object of the Constitution, and destroying the confidence of the people in the stability of the Govern jnent. Resolved, That we fully and faithfully recognize the freedom of our former slaves as a legitimate result of the war, and believ ing that under the constitution and laws of Mississippi they are protected in life, liber ty, aud property, We will use our influence to improve their condition as a race, and prepare them for the sudden change in their social condition ; but we uncompromisingly oppose the effort that is now being made to secure to them political power in the Gov ernment, believing that such a policy will destroy the prosperity of the freedmen and jeopardize the best interests of the country. Resolved , That- we deprecate and deplore the systematic misrepresentations by North ern Radical journals of the views and feel ings of the Southern people, id their charg es of our disloyalty and hostility to the Gen eral Government; 2nd in speaking for Mis sissippi, we believe we can speak for the entire South, in declaring that there is no thing more desired by our people than a faithful co-operation in the legitimate ends of the Government, and the recognition of our rights to prove our loyalty by the action and declarations of our representatives in Congress. An impartial world wiil not Tail to condemn a policy which blindly accuses, while it denies the accused a voice in their own defence. Resolved, That we tender to the Conserv ative Republican and Democratic Senators and members of Congress our sincere thanks for their presistent efforts to restore the Southern people to the enjoyment of the constitutional rights and privileges to which, as citizens of the United States, they are en titled ; aud we assure them that their efforts in thb benalf have given hppe and encour agement to our people, and ten* ded to allay the asperities which were the natural oonsequences of the recent contest. One of the editors of a New Orleans pa per, soon after beginning to learn the prin ting business went to court a preacher’s daughter. The next time he attended the meeting, he was taken down at hearing the minister announce as his text, “ My daugh ter is grievously tormented with a devil. Three cases of oholera are reported to have occurred in the city of New York the latter part of last week, but one of whom re covered. THE ELBERTON GAZETTE. ARE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS CIVIL OFFI CERS OF THE UNITED STATES. “I R the year. 1796,- a construction-was giver, to the Constitution, founded, it is. believed, mere ly on its phraseology, by which a member of the Senate was held not to be liable to impeachment. We can only infer that the term officers of the United States, as used in the Constitution, was held by a majority of the Senate not to inclndo members of the Seuate, and, on the same prin ciple members of the House of Representatives would also be excluded from this jurisdiction. An amendment to the Constitution in this respect would perhaps be useful.”— Rawle Const. Law 214. “ A question arose upon an impeachment in 1799, before the Senate, whether a Senator was a civil officer of the United States, within the purview of the Constitution, and it was decided by the Senate that he was not, and the like prin ciple must apply to the members of the House of Representatives ” The reasoning by which this decision was at tained does not appeJPb, the deliberations of the Senate being then private* There are several clauses in the Constitution which tVould seem to confine the term “ civil officers” of the United States to officers who re ceive their commissions from the President. For instance, it is made the duty of the Presi dent of the United States “ to commission all the officers of the United States ” If members of Congress were “ officers of the United States,” it would be necessary for them to receive their commissions from the President of the United States. But the members of Congress receive their commissions from the State authorities.— The proper deduction is, that all persons who receive their appointments from the President, or under the operation of a law of Congrees, are civil officers of the United States. Hence the necessity in the Constitution of naming “ the President and Vice President” as liable to im peachment. The words of the Constitution are precisely in accordance with the idea we have been advancing. It says, “the President and Vice President, and all civil officers, shall be re moved.” Now, it must be observed, the Consti tution does not say, “the President and Vice President,” and all other civil officers; but says, “|j|e President and Vice President, and all civil officers.” By this language it plaiiily appears that the Constitution did not intend to include the President and Vice President in this class of civil officers of the Government. Again, “No person holding any office under the United States shall be a member of either House during his continuance in office. I '' This evident ly justifies our construction. “No Senator oy Representative, or person hol ding an office of trust or profit under the United States, shall be appointed an elector.” Now, if Senators and Representatives had been embraced within the description of “persons holding an office of trust or profit under the United States,” there would have been no necessity or fitness in their being thus specifically enumerated. It would seem therefore to be clear, from the practice of the Government and a close scrutiny of the Constitution, that members of Congress are not civil officers of the United States.— Nat. Intelligencer. A Delightful Legend. —There is a charming tradition connected with the site on which the temple of Solomon was erected. It is said to have been occupied in common by two brothers, one of whom had a family; the other had none. On this spot was sown a field of wheat. On the evening succeeding the harvest, the wheat having been gath ered in separate shocks, the elder brother said to his wife. “My younger brother is unable to bear the burden and heat of the day; I will arise, take of my shocks and place them with his without his knowl edge.” The younger' brother being actuated by the same benevolent motives, said within himself. “My elder brother has a family, I have none; I will contribute to their sup port ; I will arise, take my shocks and place them with his, without his knowledge.”— Judge of their mutual astonishment when on the following morning, they found their respective shocks undirninished. This course of events transpired for several nights, when each resolved in his own mind to stand guard, and solve the mystery. They did so; when, on the following night, they met each other half way between their respec tive shocks, with their arms full. Upon ground hallowed by such associations as this, was the Temple of Solomon erected —so spacious and magnificent, the wonder and admiration of the world ! Alas! in days, how many would sooner steal their brother’s whole shock, than add to it a sin gle sheaf. The Alexandria State Journal expresses its fear, that Underwood would be murdered in Richmond. The Petersburg Index says, ‘ Don’t be alarmed Judge ! It dosen’t fol low because you are an ass that the Virgin ians are assassins' Underwood is a New England Yankee, who came to Virginia and married a woman who owned negroes which be sold and pock eted the money. THE MAILS. To the People of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Geor gia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisia na, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Florida and Texas. NO LONGER ANY EXCUSE FOR BEING WITHOUT THE MAILS. Having recently returned from the South I am well aware of the great inconveniences to which the Southern people are subjected ou account of lack of mail facilities. This is, to a very great extent, owing to the oath with which contra dors are required to com ply, tLere being but few men at the South who can take it. Having conferred with the. proper authorities, (and obtained their approval,) 1 find that this difficulty can bo obviated and the mails established upon ev ery route at the South, and at the highest rates admissible for the people of either the North or the South. Being a National Un ion man, (late of North Carolina,) by which I mean one that is alike opposed to the her esies of the Extremists North and South, I can take this oath and thus form the connec ting link between the Southern people and the United States Government. This I propose to do and establish mails on every route, at the South, now destitute of them, as follows: Any person who is desirous of becoming a contractor should address me at once, sta ting- the route or routes for which he may be desirous of contracting, (here state the ex treme points to be connected, which of course, should be on some route heretofore established,) I will then contract for such route or routes in my own name and lot the parties have them at a discount of 2£ per cent, on the annual amount for carrying the mails on said route or routes, which will be about 25 cents a mile for a weekly, fifty cents for a semi-weekly, and 75 cents for a tri-weekly mail. This arrangement will secure the route to the sub-contractor sub stantially the same as if it were his own contract, and frequently at a better price than could be obtained in the usual way where there is so much competition. My per centage, or mileage, as above, will not be required until the end of the fir6t quarter. The first applicant for a route or voltes will have the preference, all other things being equal, judging by postmark, on application. Persons when making applications should send a guaranty signed by at least two guar antors.* The guaranty should be certified to by a postmaster or a judge of a court of record.y Applicants can, if they desire, ob tain blank forms printed by the Govern ment, by addressing either the undersigned or the 2d Assistant Postmaster General, Geo. W. McClellan, who will take pleasure in giving all the information that may be desired. The proposal, (a form of which, is not necessary to give here,) will be filled by the undersigned. SgL. Editors throughout the South will please give the foregoing, two insertions, and forward bill, with a copy of paper con taining same. Those giving one or more additional insertionsftwill be entitled to a copy of my book, “ A Ray of Light,” the price of which will be 82.00 per copy. Persons confiding to my care may rely upon fair dealing. All accepted bids will be entered upon the books of the Po3t-Office Department, where they will be open for inspection. All communications relative to the fore going should be addressed to BRYAN TYSON, Box 1000, Washington, D. C. References, (by permission:)—-G. W. Samson, D. D., L. L. D., President Colum bia College; Hon. Chas. Mason, President National Democratic Executive Committee. *FORM OF A GCARASTT. The undersigned, residing at State of the mail on the route No. , (if the No. be not given it is not essential,) be accepted by the Postmaster General, the bidder shall enter into the required obligation, or contract, to perform the contract with good and sufficient securities. Dated: *— froßu foe certificate. The Undersigned, postmaster at , State of , certifies under his o&Kof office that he ! is acquainted with the above guarantors and I knows them to be men of property and able to make good their guaranty. Dated: A NEW CASE STORE! mmmmm AND GENT’S FURNISHING (fmpmnt. J. MARCUS HAS OPENED, Opposite tjhe Lady’s Corner A NEW STOCK OF DEYGOODS Which cannot he exceeded In this, or any other Market, consisting: In part Os e DRESS GOODS, IIA LItIO It A ES« The most beautiful patterns. LADIES’ IIOOP SKIRTS, The best article. LADIES’ HANDKERCHIEFS, Plain and Embroidered. LADIES’ PORTE MONNAIES, Latest style. GINGHAMS, CALICOES, Homespuns, * MUSLINS,' ' And all articles to be found In a first class store. ALSO, LADIES’ & GENTS’ SHOES, All styles. GENT’S, YOUTHS’, A. 0 BOY’S HATS, Cotton Cards, Playing: Cards, Pen Knives, Ladies’ Belts, Hair Brushes, Pipes, Pins, Needles, Pocket Books, G. D. Caps, Fancy Soaps, Hair Pins, Ladies’ and Children’s Combs* Plain and Faney. BUTTONS, Coat, Pants, Shirt, and Vest, JUST RECEIVED, A LARGE LOT OP CROCKERY, AND ALL FOE SALE FOR CA SH EXCL USIVEL TANARUS, At 25 per cent above K. Y. cost lgu» Oall early and *ecure bargain*, jgf t - Would call especial notice to the fact that, having to pay CASH for all goods, it is tm> possible to afford credit to any cue. Not wish ing to offend any by a refusal, we give notice to all of our style of doing business.