Mississippi advertiser. [volume] (Aberdeen) 1842-1848, 1845-02-08

SOUTHERN AGRICULTURAL CONVENTION. The pro
position to hold this convention 10 advocated by
writer in the Charleston Mercury. Il may proba
bly, receive the attention Of the Alabama legisa
ture now in session. Ono Of the most importsn
plans for the smslioration of tho condition Of ,h,
planter, 10 undoubtedly, state geological surveys
From them We learn what kinds of labor aro rrall,
tho most profitable the soil, and diversions from
cotton raising will ensue accordingly. There are
hundred different ,hngs besides the presen, stapl,
adapted TO our soil; many Of which, doubt, NIGH
be raised with greater profit than cotton. We sa,
nothing Of the rich ores to be dug from tbs earth
the load, coal, "copper" ron etc., which have in ma
ny places in our own state been discovered by acct
dent, and tho profits they might yield neglected
from want Of general information. There are ma.
ny springs too, and salnes whose virtues have new.
er yet DO properly analysed. Until the state il
put into possession Of this necessary information
whnt do we know about the most profitable pursuit
fer the people of our stated Such, too, may be
said of every state where regular survey has yet
been made. The State Institute, although in its in.
fancy, has gathered sufficient evidence 10 show tho
existence of valuable minerals In Mississippi.
MoRsE's MAGNETIC TELKaRAPH,-Wsh have
neglected to uotice the letter Of Professor MoRsR,
addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury. The
Professor submits interesting facts relative his EIec
tro Magnetic Telegraph, bearing upon the bill now
before Congress for the extension of telegraphic
communication from Washington City to New.
York. Full details are given Of the operations Of
his Telegraph, showing the great importance as
xwolI Tu~.II of itaa
is made showing the extent Of the income which
may be derived to the Government from lis success
full operation. A comparison is next made of its
advantages over the French system of visual tele-
graphs, and tho English senophorc telegraphs, in
pecunary point Of view, demonstrating that the
cost of erecting six lines of the electro mag aetc
telegraph for any given distance would but slightly
exceed the cost of ono line Of the French or English
telegraph, whilst the Inter can be operated on but
few hours in the day, and Mr.. Morse's is not Of.
fected by either daylight darkness, or the state of
the weather. After summing up all the numerous
advantages to the government which must ensue
from its successful completion, the letter concludes
as follows :-"Shoud the government be now dis.
posed to possess the right Of the propretors by Civ
ing them fair consideration, shall DO ready to
treat with them on the terms Of transfer. For my.
self, should prefer that the government should
possess the invention, although The pecuniary inter-
csts OF the proprietors induce them to lean towards
arrangements with private companies. Mobile
Journal.
An 1rishmnn who had never fired gun in his life
took it into his head to 60 shooting. 1t was not
long before he saw little wood-peckcr engaged in
pertorating small cherry tree. Pat crept slowly
as far as he burst without alarming tho bld and af.
ter making two or three observation-disclosures n, ound
the tree, as the little feathered mechanic performed
similar revolution around iis trunk, DO thought he
had at last good chance for shot so shutting
both eyes fast, he blazed away. The bird, more
scared than hurt by the attack, took TO his wings,
while Pat, as he could be that he had brought
down his game, commenced searching for il among
the weeds at the roo, of the tree. As he was thus
engaged, frog started up before him and began
hopping around the tree. Pat in On exstacy Of j,
at having found as he supposed the object Of his
search, soon seized poor croaker, und while he eyed
his lantern jaws and frecled skin in somewba, of nm
exclaimed, "Arah now, but sure Won
were pretty bird before shot oil tho feather rs of
you"
BEAUTIFUL IEoIpKsr-The following Incl.
dent occurred few weeks since in village Of one
of the southern counties Of our State. Il was q
""'"i caoc~h uiiCiHUoH, una tho doors oil The VIII
Iage church were thrown open to let in tho bal nv
air from the field without. The congregation had
assembled. and while the minister was reading the
first hymn beautiful dove entered the door and
came walking up the main aisle
Such visator drew of course universal attention
But as the choir arose to sing he seemed startled
and lifting himself on his wings, alightsd on the
stove pipe above him, where he sat bending his CLOS.
sy neck and turning his head So 90 to catch the har
mony as it sweled through the temple of God.
Whether il was the chorus Of votivated him, can
not tell; but he sat the perfect picture Of earnest
attention till the music ceased.
Waiting moment as il 10 hear the strain com.
mence, he started ftom his perch and sailed on the
TOP of the organ, where he furled his pinons, ss,
and looked upon the audience. The young clergy.
man arose to pray. He is distinguished for the
earnesness and the iervor of hi. nvocatons AMI a.
he stood with hands around the Bible which Law
clasped before him, humbly beseeching tho Father
Of all good to send his Holy spirit down. that beau
Iiful bird pitched down from It's resting place on
The organ and sailed down on a level wing the
whole lenght of tho church, and perched on the B.
Die directly between the hands of the clergyman.
1t was merely a natural occurrence, but how eaut.
Jul the picture There stood the messenger of God
with face towards heaven pleading for heavens
Bible before him, around which his
,ands We're reverently claspsd whil' on it stood
hat beautiful and innocent dove. The three thus
ogether formed group full of interest and sym
'olized all that is dear to man. The Word of God
vas before the people, with Gods chosen emblem
lpon it, and Gods herald caspins Thorn both as he
prayed.
What wonder is i, II superstious feeling ran
hr ough the house as the people watched tina,
love-the emblem of innocence and purity and the
ilvlne Spirit understanding on the Bible and look
ne gently on them. Beautiful bird, it centred e r
ime the affections Of all on it; and he that could
rave injured il there, would have injured hundrei
If hearts at tho same time. The pressure of its
my feet was sacrilcge there; for the expression
If its soft eye was innocence and love.
The clergyman feeling the presence of tho bird,
md fearing it might distract tho attention Of bis
learers gently passed his hands over the Bible. |
The dove unstartled, merely hoped over it on the
cushion, where it sat ill prayer was ended. In
ormer times the dove would have been regarded
IS a spiritual visitant from the unseen world sent
N special mission in answer to prayer. and a.
'akend feelings Of awe and reverence.
Tous it was only natural but unusual occurrence,
Weakening simply the sentiment of beauty. 1t was
new ind accidental figure introduced suddenly into
beautiful picture, giving greater Harmony and
erfection to what We deemed perfect before.
here no religion in it, but ii was fell of