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Holly Springs gazette., 1842-11-18
From the New Orleans Bulletin


Polly PEABLossoM's WEDDING.-Un-
der this title the Georgia Family Compan-
ionp relates story which has. by this time
caused the loss of several buttons. Il is too
long for our paper, bit we give the closing
scene The justice of the peace called to
marry the parties, was long on his way-got
lost, stalled & what not, and was so taken up
after he arrived, in relating his impediments,
that he forgot The marriage ceremony as
prescribed by the church
He ethought oAer everything he had learn
ed 'by hart.a' even to
Thirty days hath the month Of September,
The same may be said of June April, No
vember,''
but all in vain-he could recolIect nothing
that concerned such an OCCASION. A surppres-
sed litter all over the room, aimonished him
that he must proceed With somthing. and
in the agony of desperation he began:
.Knol0 all men By these Presenss that r
here he paused and looked TO the ceiling
while an audible voice in a corner ofthe room
was heard to say" He 5 drawing deed tC
a tract Of land, " and they all laughed.
I'm the name Of God Amen i"--he began
second time. only to hear another voice in
Ia loud whisper. say Hes making his vii
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-11-18
hN OLD SOGER.

-THE-SnLDIER Loves TO IGHT HIS
BATTLES DER AGAIN. IN SONG AND
SToRY.-This thought struck me when
upon a visit to the battle ground OF New
Orleans. which is situate four miles below
the CITY, | encountered an old negro, who
occupied a small shanty in It's immediate
neighborhood | never looked upon
more deplorable picture of humanity than
he presented. His face was SCARED and
scanned as it appeared, with many sabre
cut; one eye and part of his nose was absent,
his hands were minus half their compliment
of fingers, and his use of a crutch satisfied
me that his leg had likewise been mutllated.
Now, thought |, | shall receive rich re-
ward for my pilgrimage from the city. Ma,
nv were the glowing accounts L had read oil
the eventful Eighth of January; but now.
| upon the very field, where "Old Hickory.
met in "fearful fight the flower Of the Brit
ish army, and from the lips of one who shar-
ed the 2erils of the day, was [ to receive an
unaddorned account of the fearful struggle.
With these reflections | approached his
mansion Before however, L had made
a chance to accost him. the "war worn vete
eran," saluted me with:
"Ah massa, how is you? just holl on hal
a shake, till | git my ole hat an LII be
dar"
He then hobbled into the house, and IN a
moment, with his hat In his hand, he had re
turaed and was at my side, and the following
coIloquy was held between us.
well. uncle, how long have you soJourn
cd here2"
"Do what, sir2" said Ebony looking con
| founded
"How long have you sojourned here2"
! Dare's been no so5erla' here tor some
time massa.
Il mean how long have you lived at this
placer
oh; why. for the last thirty years.
Indeed Then | suppose you were here
at the time of the battle, and can tell me {
great deal aboutit."
ITO besure | can, massa; gemmen Off
come an ak me all bout 1t. Does yol
want to buy any bullits; sell 'em picayune {
piece; giniwine dug uP ones, and no mis-
take. Sum OBJ de niggas down heah hal
been underselLia'; out de bulllts dey sell
spu rous, and what dy sell for bonn she'll .
pisces Oh broke n9 dinner pots"
"very well, we'll talk oethese things a
non. How far does this trench extend bacl
into the swamp
well | don't know, massa; but It's up
wards of debble OBJ a ways. bout tree mile
| b'lieven
t .On which side was the American re
doubtln
aOn dis side, massa; while lines Of cotto
bags all along heah. Oar. (pointing to a
old oak, is whar Gln'l Jackson hab hi
, tent
Il "Ah. old fellow. don't you feel proud {
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-11-18
- f.iGHluooD E,a5 C;hoC -. :. q Z
County. Miss. Nov. 10, Az.
Nix DEAR MISTER EDITOR:

Whether it
be a certain natural and indomitable in
clination in me to scribble, or the irresistible
import of what have to communicate, that
now induces me to trouble you again, there
is no use in attempting to guess.
We are often placed in situations, when
our philosophy and foresight fails in produ-
cling the satisfactory wherefore. This may
be my present circumstances,-no matter
have my own way of doing and expressing
all things, and if you cannot print exactly
as [ Wristbands off, live in a rare
time of the worId-and perhaps the rarest
part of creation-this same blessed Choctaw.
Where dark fertile vallies, lay thoughtfuliy
quiet out before the storm-riding sun-and
then, to please the eye an impenitrable pha'
lanx of rosy-cheeked young mountains, that
almost seem to laugh to scorn the pufti ng
strife of the tornado as it gallopes rough
shod through their piny FORESTS.
Oh what portion of Gods world for
rich. enduring, independent thought-be-
vond the iarring, meddlesome critic
"Oh might l here.
In solitude, live savage, in some lade
obscured,n
and think and do as please
precisely Where my thoughts are as
free as rascal in Texas, and my soul as
playful and bright, as the foam that dances
in sunlight around ship in mid-ocean
That's the fix love to be in''-as the wea
sci said to the steal trap. when he saw II in
the chicken-house, with its mouth open.
Well, sir, to grow more serious-no pol
itician, but how sounds the voice for HEN
RY CLAyl Are you doing your duty
You may think me bold, and others may
think quod plaeuit. If He is defeateted ir
his election this time. l would not give one
brass farthing for the peace and harmony Q
the Union; not that he alone is the only mar
capable and fit. but that the principles which
he would undoubtedly carry out, are nov
the only chance for this country's life.
have taken pains to notice some of the prin
ted proceedings OF several Of the numerous
democratic patriotic meetings, which hav'
been suggested by deep sense oftheir dan
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-11-18
THE
HOLLY SPRINGS GAZETTE

&c ,ublishet in the town Of Holly Springs, Mis-
ie.ttioni every week, at Three Dollars per annum
p. s5f11ance-- Three Dollars and FTfty Gents paw
- ~ ,-ithin six mOnths-and -Four Dollars al the
- ofvear. No subscription laEen for less than
sir months
- sruare ten lines or leSS) for the first inser-
q, aa9 5O cents FOR each additional one. Ad-
..r,isemeuls ret Harted with the number of in
'sri5ns Oh them, will be inserted until ordered
am and charged accordingly.
Announcing candidates for Office will be-fJr
S.ae sI0-County =, 10 be paid dewn or asSum-
sfbva responsible name in town.
~ Letters addressed 10 the EditeT on business
with the office, must be post paid TO secure atten-
tiOH.
T5Chsh must be paid for all lob Work
5o.r at this Office as soon as delivered.
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-11-18
From the Knoxville Register.
LET Me"

| neer on that lip for moment have gaz'd,
But thousand temptations 5eset me
And I've thought as the dear little rubies you
rais'd
How delightful 'twould be-if you'd let me.
Then be not so angry for what have done
Nor say that you've sworn to forge; me
They were buds of temptation too pouting 70
shun,
And | thought that you could not but-let
me-
When your lip with whisper came close
to my cheek,
O! think how bewitching it met me,
And plain as the eye of Venus could speak,
Your eyes seemed to say you weuld-~let
me.
Then forgive the transgression. and bid me
remain,
For in truth, if l GO you'll regret me
Then oh, let me try the :ransgression again,
And II do all you wish-if you'll let me.
ANswER-TLL LET YOU.
IF a kiss be delightful, so tempting my lips
| That shousand soft wishes beset you,
| VOW by the nectar that Jupiter sips,
On certain conditions IL let you.
Ifyou swear by my charms that you'll eve
| be true,
And that no other damsel shall get you,
| By the stars that roll round that summit O
blue;
Perhaps, sir-perhaps sir-Tll let you.
If not urged by passion as fleeing, as wild
That makes all the virtues forget you,
But with affection unsullied, soft, fervant an
mild,
You ask'd for kiss, then indeed love-P
let you.
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-11-18

election, the reason why he was in such a
hurry TO get a benefit unto himelft
But L must reserve what else have for a
future communication.
My love to all the good Wigs among
you. Adieu .ESOP.
OF ChOetasC.
To L. A. FALcoNER,
Editor of H. S. Gazette.
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-11-18

'Noao 1 lag ne dOlvn to sleep.
Ipray the Lorn-
was the next essay. when some erudite gen
tleman remarked. "He is not dead, bat
sleepethn
"ot yes :. Oh yes l.. continued the
Squire.
But the squire was an lndefatigable man
and kept trying. His next effort was
ITO all and Singular, the sher -
!" Let's runl He's gong to lereI on US" said
two or three at once.
Here gleam of light flashed across the
face of Sqnire Tompkins. That digniiary
looked around all at once with self satisfac-
ton and in grave and digni6ed manner said,
Mr.. Hodgkins hold up your right hand "
George Washington obeyed and held up
his right hand "Miss Pslly hold up your $
Polly in her confusion, held up her left
hand The other hand, Miss Peablossom."
And the Squire proceeded in a loud and
composed manner TO qualify them "yoH
and each of you do soLemnly Sacear In the
presence Of Almighty God and tie present
company, that you ioiH perform all aEd sing
uIar the functions ot husband or a0ife, as
the case may Be, 10 the best Of yowr knOl0L-
edge and ability, so help yon God ?n
"Good as wheat, said Captain Psablossom.
polly my gal, come kiss your old father.
| never felt so happy since the day was
discharged from the army, and set out for
home to see your mother
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-11-18

now, Thought he couldn't live leng he looks
so p0,eerfaI bad.
'Noao l lag ne dOaon TO sleep.
Tnr1,f fbs o,.n
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

tO Rosa amabilis! Samboius VENT,
Ne tn audiis banjoium, tum, tuln, tum?
o, Rosa!-Anthracina Rosa!
Incendiri volo, 81 ne Rosam amor
In the above harmonious and exquistely
touching pouring forth of the soul of the Latin
poet, we perceive how that celestial flame,
which is the essence and the cause of life, was,
is, and ever will be the infallibe talisman call
ing into expression the finer emotions of our
nature. Samboius, in faithful troubadour fash
ion, beneath the lattice of his lady-love, sings
out the heaven-born passion of his breast
He invokes FIRE from pandemonium to scorch
him, unless the truth of his heart flows freely
in his words. The reply of the worShipped
Rosa is also an overlooking of the most be-
witching pathos, and raviShed Samboius sings
not in vain. But we cannot dwell upon
the whole poem, and shall only call attention
to the four lines above. In them we think we
discover all the excellencies of divine poesy.
The numbers are stored away among the trea-
sures of memory, and our heart and brain are
haunted with the sentiment as our ears are
with the cadence.-RoSa dnabiliS! She is the
Christening influence of Cynthia, to the song
of her enamored swain. The mellow tones OF
the instrument he plays vibrate upon fine sen.
SotlOIS anu "tlu iulO uSl AuO OolboSi
melts, and happy Samboius, as the lay goes on
10 tell, is admitted to dear proximity, which
allows OF his whispering passion. Nothing
in language can enfold so gracefully all refined
expression in regard to tender emotion, as the
reply of gentle Rosa TO the impasSioned ap-
peal of Samboius. Amina may sing
20, cannot give expression"
but Rosa, from the fountain of natural feeling
found words of the most acute and wonderful
| force.
q, Rosa! Anthracina Rosa!
She asked no cold elaboration in hunting w
powers Of language, but, with spontaneou
inspiration, poetry sprang from her heart a.
the kindling words of Samboius. We canno
, hope to achieve translation comprising thu
beauty and perfection of the original, but here
is the effort we have made with the first vers,
of the poem, which appears above:-
Lubly Rosa! Sambo come!
, Don't you hear de banjo, tum, tum, tum!
o, Rose!-Coal black Rose
, Wish may be Id if l don't lub Rose!
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

Presently another conviction settled upon
him. and he shook his wife again TO ask her if
she did not hear the upholster's men at work
upon his coffin. Hush!-Cling.-pa --cling!
clink! went the old clock again, with three
irregular and dull strokes upon the bell.
"Mon Dieu, c'est six fois que TAI entendu
sonner une heureP' tremblingly calculated the
Frenchman.
At this moment the bell hammer started in
to more furious agitation than ever, and one
o'clock fairly struck twelve before there was
a cessation of the strokes. Our poor old French
friend went 10 work at his prayers, concluding
he had no time to lose; while the old woman,
without saying a word, jumped out of bed,
struck light, and opened the clock 10 see
what was the matter.
The mountain ceased TO labor, and out Jump
ed a terrible little mouSe The old man awoke
in the morning, as grey as a badger, which,
however, is not so surprising when we conSid-
er that he was very grey when he went TO
bed. 1t was enough, indeed, a strange and
serious terror, arising out of so trifiing a
cause, and could we but add the French watch.
makers solemn countenance to this descrip-
ton, we would feel ripely assured of eclips-
ing all other clock stories that ever were writ
ten. As it is, ours is decidedly the best sto-
ry, only that the best part Of it is left to the
sympathetic imagination of the reader, who
must fancy the face Of the matchmaker be.
meath the blankets, listening 10 Eternity reveal
ing itself in Time! Beautifully appropriate
TO the story are the touching words of Nor
ris's exquisite song--music by Horn.
| "Dicory, dicory, doc,
! The mouse up the clock,
| The clock struck One!
| The mouse ran down
Dicory, dicory, doc!"
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19
From The Presbyterian.
REPUTATION.

The readers of the secular prints will un-
derstand the meaning of this word; and well
would it be for all if both the name and the
thing, as now popularity used, had forever re-
NAMED unknown. A state or country makes
a solemn contract, issues its bonds and pledges
its means and its sacred honor for their pay
ment; by change of times, perhaps by the
imprudence or prodigality of its own func-
tionaries, it becomes embarrassed and finds
difficulty in meeting its engagements; what
course is to be pursued Common honesty re-
plies. let the honor and credit of the State be
maintained at all events; let the whole com.
munity be taxed to meet the responsibilities
incurred by their own representatives. lnte'
gritty can justify no other course. A new
method of evading and multiplying compacts
has been proposed by the advocates OF rePu
diation; it is for Stale, in the plenitude o
its power, to cancel IFS solemn obligations BY
By an act of legislation, in which, under one
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19
CONDITIONS OF THIS PAPER.

- 49,. THE SOUTHERN PIONEER will be
e,1r:sh.d n subscribers at the rate OF FIVE DOL
lars ner annum, payable an adrGnce; or, If not
Ca;d before the expiration OF a year, SlA DOL
fARS will invariably be exacted. No paper discon-
tnued Except athe option of the proprietary until
All arrearages are paid failure to give notice of
disseminating the paper, will be considered new
engagement
ADVERTISEMENT
MOT exceeding square (ten lines or less) will be
conspicuously inserted at the rate of DOLLAR for
each insertion. Longer advertisements in the same
proportion. The number of insertions must be
marked upon the margin of the copy, otherwise they
viii be continued until ordered out, and charged
accordingly.
~ All articles Of personal nature will be
charged for at double the rates of advertising.
Al political circulars, public addresses for the
benefit of individual persons or companies, will BIZ
charged advertisements.
JOB PRINTING, of every description, executed
with neatness and despatch. OF Having large
and beautiful assortment of Fancy and Job Type the
proprietor is prepared to do all kinds of LETTEI
Press PRINTING in the neatest style In this respect
he respectfully socits the patronage of the people
Carroll and the djoining counties.
or Bills for advertising and job work, are con
will be expected TO pay he same whenever calleC
upon.
or On all letters and communications addressc,
TO the proprietors the postage must be paid, the
will not be taken out of the office.
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

RARE PHILosoPHY.-He was truly brave
fellow that said--"Consider no man capable
of insulting you who is mean enough to at
tempt it. In this you have the decided ad-
vantage. For whilst, by the insult ne ac-
knowledges you worthy of his notice, you, by
your neglect. prove him unworthy of yours. y
Such man would make better soldier in
defence OF any just cause, than the loudest
swaggerer ever heard of.
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

A man whose maine was Johnny Sands,
Had married Betty Hague;
Who tho she brought him cash and lands,
Yet proved mighty plague.
For she was quite scolding wife,
Full of caprice and within,
lie said that he was tired Of life,
And she was tired Of him.
Says he, "then will drown myself
The river runs below;''
Said she, "pray do, you silly elf
lwish'd it long ago."
Said he, "upon the brink upright.
I'll stand; rim down the hill,
And push me in with all your might"
Said she, ''my love will"
For fear that courage l should lack,
And try to save my life,
Pray tie my hands behind my back
~ WILL" replied his wife.
She tied them fast, as you may think,
And when securely done,
Now go, she cried upon the brink,
And I'll prepare to run.
And down the hill his tender bride,
Now ran with all her force,
To push him in--he slept aside,
And she fell in of course!
There splashing, struggling like fish,
30 help me, Johnny Sands"
Ican't my dear, though much wish,
For you have tied my hands!
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

The Mississippi Bonds must be paid. 2
the last dollar, the last cent, the last rpl
every pledge of the public faith, whether
the collective whole of our glorious Union,
by any one of its constituent parts, must
honorabIy redeemed, be the consequences,
the costs what they may. Be justice don
though the armament. fall.-Denocrat'c ne
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

Let him who regrets the loss Of time, make
proper use ofthat which is to come
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

They talk in Mexico of invading Texs
simultaneously by land and sea; the who
force to be comprised of $4,000 men, and cor
manded by Gen. Valencia.
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

The patient mule which travels slowly night
and day, will in the end, 60 farther than the
Arabian courser.
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

From the New York American.
THE DESERTED WIFE.
l cannot sleep, cannot rest,
My weary hart is aching
watch the glowing of the West,
see the morning breaking.
And oh! long again for night,
For night and then for morning,
But aye the smile that was myilight
Is turned to bitter scorning.
Now Heaven preserve me in this hour,
And keep me e'er from madness,
Uphold me with its Strengthening power ----
To bear this mortal sadness.
Hush! hush! my Babe, thy little moan,
And closer to me nestle,
We now must struggle on alone,
With worldly sorrows wrestle.
Alone, alone,-my fatherless--
Wen stem life's troubled ocean,
All! wo is me, and sore distress,
And weary wild commotion.
For he-who welcomed thee, my child,
With smiles and fond caresses-
Another has his love beguiled,
Another's lip he presses. ELLA.
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19
POETR Y.

LIKE ORIENT PEARLS AT RANDOM STRUNG"
Southern pioneer, and Carroll, Choctaw and Tallahatchie Counties advertiser. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19
From the ". o. Picdyune.
ROSA.

30, Rosa amabilis! Samboius VENT,
Ne tn audiis banjoium, tum, tuln, tum!
o, Observation-Disclosures Rosa!
Incendiri volo, 81 ne Rosam amor
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-16
SOUTHERN noARDING AND pa


M '. rEhslCOh Scbool will open again on the Grst Mon
W day "a October next, for the reception Of boarders ant
Jay scholars.
Mrs Ouisk. sister Of Tie late Mrs Perslco, will urestI,
over INC domestic arrangements Of the institution.
Tue Siiltot ~ Female Education has always been A
uhemeoI paramount interest and magnitude 10 the pnucl
pal Inc two great faculties TO which his humble eTort.
arc directed, arc tic mind and the hear. Ug Ain. moe
ipre, shalbr, tho mostcfcient mode Of ioiellee tuaI cuIfutc
aud while the combined tGJIts Of the different tearhers nj
ue cs~iabhshneut are directed towards developing ths
Iual.les an powers OF the min !, they shall also bear In
W" thalths human heari5 capable of a regular system
o. cuucainn. Convinced, az the principal ~. oftbis gr,tiT
he has always assigned 10 religion the bighsst oGlcc I'm
IIooi thereof one condition of the qualifications of tc.i
uthl tfhchefg ~ their belonging 10 some cEnoUleftgcd 49,
uio1oR Chufch; so that morning and evening the who's
family altar. wv
Ieacheisof undoubted qualifications will attend to al
aS9~h lr ispieiy and scholarship, will share in the laboI
MtGuiHei, born and raised In Paris, will assist Mfr Per.
SEQ m The French department.
re tieneh lAlt'n, and spanish languages, are taught
AMI spoken In the family.
The principal being an amateur of both Mrs,c m,
ralnLlng ran with some degree of confidence assert, I'M,
lhesc l"o delightful branches Of education are tbyr,1rhi,
tauEhtin his school 's"p
MI Porsico thinks that II is impossible 10 ssfimate pro
wy ue progress Of pupils, unless The pfir cipal Ia him
~ Ac4lNNtei with al The hrupchen taught In his school
D.esuse, howeyer gfeathis friendly soictudo for Their al
s,heeNneht may he, 10 can never anticipate results, cTcrp
y. Ju'Ement he put ir fcquisiion. Indeed, no inHifuii6i
AMI experience. ~ N"'"t"s'
,Hsicfonces-R,vI DR. Plumer, Rev'd Or Empie, Rev,
Nj Pollock, Revd Mr. Magoon
IL foriurhet Information, apply A. tho house Of ti
puncip'L rhockoo Hll, Richmond, Va.