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The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1845-02-28


The following interesting description Of
the WkirEwind Of Palestine, is from " Ban.
nister's Survey of the Holy Land" we'll
written work published IN England:
The whirlwind sometimes assumes the
shape and position of waterspout, the va
cum being filed with earth, sand, &e., in
stead of wster. Mr.. Bruce, in his journey
through the desert Of SEMINAR, had the sim
gular felicity to contemplate this wonderful
phenomenon, in all its terrific majesty, with
out injury, although with considerable dan
ger and alarm. In that vast expanse of
desert, from west to northwest of him, he
lsaw number Of prOdigious pillars Of sand,
at different distances, moving at times with
great celebrity, at others stalking on with
majestic slowness; atinterVals, he thought
they were coming in a very few minutes, to
overwhelm him and his companions. Again
they would retreat, so as to be almost out Of
sight, their tops reaching to the very clouds
There the tops often separated from the
bodies; and these, once disjOined, dispersed
lin the-air, and appeared no more. Some
times they were broken near the middle
as if struck with large shot. About moor
they began 10 advance with considerable
swiftness upon them, the wind being Very
stfone at north. Eleven Of these awful Wis
itors ranged along side Of them at about th,
distance Of three miles. The greatest di
ameter Of the largest appeared to him, a
, that distance, as if it would measure tel
feet. They retired from them with win
at southwest, leaving an impression on th
mind of our intrepid traveller, to which h
could give no name; though he candidly al
mits that one ingredient in it was fear wit
a considerable deal Of wonder and astonisl
ment. He declares it was in vain to thin
Of flying; the swiftest horse OF fastest sal
ing ship could be Of no use to carry thel
out Of this danger; and the full persuatiC
Of this Fiveled him to the spot where
stood. Next day they were gfatifed
similar display Of moving pillars, in for
and disposition like those already describe
only they seemed 10 be more in number n
less ID size. They came, several times,
4 d direction close upon them, that is, accOr
s ling q M. Bruce's computation, within e
than two mileE- They became. imuedial
b. after sunrise, like thick wood, and
most darkened The sun; bis rays shini
q through them Coz near an hour. gave tbs
s. The appearance Of pillars If FIRE. AtanOI
81 time they we're terrified By an army
these sand pillars, whose march was 60
s siansly south; and Though they were liz
nearer than two miles, considerable qu'
ltity 81 sand fsll around them. o. the q
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The Beaptifol.


The Beautiful, the beautiful
Where DO we find L not
II ls an ell per, vading grace,
And lighteth svey spot.
Itspalk les On theo wave ~
L slitteTs il the dew
We SEQ II in the glorious sky,
And in the fOw'ret's hue.
On mountain-top, in valley deep
We find its presence there
The bcautifuls the beautiful
1t liVsth every where.
The elories Of the nOontide-day,
The still and solemn night,
The changing seasons, ali can bring
Their tribute sl.deIlght.
There's beauty in the dancing beam
That brightens childhood's eye,.
And in the CHRISTIANS parting glance,
Whose hopes is fixed on high.
And in the being whom our love
Hath chosen for its own,
How beautiful! how beautiful!
Is every look and tone.
twas in that glance that God threw o'el
The young created earth,
When he pronounced it I" very good,"
The beautiful had birth.
Then who shall say this world is dull,
And all to sadness giyens
While yet there lives~On every side
The smile that came from heaven
If so much loneliness is sent
To grace our earthly homes
How beautiful-how beautiful
Will be the world to come!
The Yazoo City Whig. [volume] (Yazoo, Miss.) 1844-1851, 1845-02-28

An Essay ON COalETs-The word COM
ct" has been derived BY some from the Lat.
in coma, tail; but the bette. derivation is
comma, because it never can come to Z full
stop.
Every comet has a tail, or train, which
may be compared 10 some Of those monster
trains which are occasionally the subjects
Of newspaper paragraphs.
What comet is we do not exactly know.
II is certainly an eccentric body, but there
are 80 many eccentric bodies in these days
thai this hypothesis affords as no assistance
a comet has a curious propensity 10 Gu
and come again, a very long intervals.
Astronomers talk Of the mean distance .
. comet from The earth, but as no comet ev
sr came nearer than several bundled thous
andso miles, which is anything but meal
distance. We should Be glad 70 know Ia
meaning Tie astronomers attach 10 the Wor
alluded to.
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Butter not youF bread on both sides, lest
u your old age you be left without bread
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pelOtSs aA4 p" Inc SANDS nad already began r.
to rise. ~ immense twisted pillars, which
darkened the heavens and moved over the 4
desc with more nagnifcence than ever.
The sur shihning through the pillars, which 4
were thicker, and contained more sand, ap>
parently, than any Of the preceding ones,
seemed to give those nearest them an ap.
pearance as if spotted with stars Of gold
A little after twelve, the wind at the north
ceased, and aconsiderable quantity of the
sand rained upon them for an hour after.
wards.
The PoRcEIAiN Tower OF Marking. -
A British officer obtained some particulars
and printed paper, from person in charge
Of the above ediSce, Of which the following
is translation. 1t exhibits in striking
manner, the grOsscreduality and supersti-
ton Of the Chinese. SubjOined is an ex>
tract from the literal translation
After the removalof the imperial resi-
dence from Marking to Pekin the temple
was erected by the bounty of the Emperor
YOunglo, The work Of erection occupied
a period Of 10 years. The building consists
of 9 stories Of variegated porcelain, and its
height is about $50 feet, with pineapple
Iof gilt copper at the summit. Above each
of the roofs is the head Of a dragon, from
which, supported BY lion rods, hang eight
lbells, and below at right angels, are so bells,
{ making in all 155. On the outside Of the
nine stages there are 1873 lamps and below
in the centre of the Octagonal hall, twelve
porcelain lamps. Above they illuminate
J the thirty~three heavens, and below they
enlighten both the good and the bad among
! men, On thestUP arc two copper boilers,
weighing 1900 lbs., and dish of 600 lbs.
. weight, placed there in order constantly to
advert human calam1ties.
This pagOda has been the glory Of the
: ages since Young 10 rebuilt and beautifed
fIit; and, as monument of imperial graft,
; tude, it is called the " Temple of Gratitude
|, The cost Of erection was 2 ,4s5, 4s4 Chinese
h ounces Of silver, equivalent to E150,O0G
b sterling.
II There are in this pagoda, as a charm
0 against malignant influences, one carbun
n Gle; as preservative from water, one pearl
# from FIRE, one pearl; from wind one pearl
5 from dust one pearl with several Chimes
e translatiOns Of Sanscrit books relating t
d Buddha and Buddhism.
>. Lecompte, in bis journey through China
), ssys-The wall al the bottom is at least 1
N feet thick. The staircase is narrow an
lie troublesome, the steps being very high; til
~ ceiling of each room is beauti6ed wit
5. paintings, and the walls Of the upper DOM
le have several priestsor BONES attached to tn
Ii. building, to keep it in order, and illuminat
at it on festival occasions. This is effecte
30 BY means Of lanterns made of thin oyste
i'd shells, used by the Chinese instead Of glass
be These are placed at each ofthe eight al
he giles, on every story, and the effect of q
d. subduel light on the highly reflective su
th face Of the tower is very striking and beal
Il. ltiful.
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ROF SIGNAL.
F. w. QUACKENBOSS.
Attorney and Counsellor
AT Law.
YazOO city, Miss.

NONTINUES to practice regularly in
1.-The Superior Court of Chancery, High
Court Of Errors and Appeals, Circuit Court
Of the United States at Jackson, Superior
Court Of Chancery, and in the Circuit courts
of Yazoo, Holmes and Carroll countless
Office in the Insurance building on Jeffer'
son Street.
Yazoo City, Jan. lst 1910.
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THINK OF MI e.

When the shadows of evening around are descending,
And calm holy quiet is ste-ing DER thee'
When summers rich hues, with sad autumn's are
blending,
In most gorgeous beauty, o then think Of me.
When the wild storm is raging in dismal commotlon'
When you are preparing for a season of glee,
When your heart beats with pleasure or swells with
emotion,
Should you think ofthe absent, think kindly OF me
When the soft hand of friendship, her garlands are
twining,
Round the brows of beloved ones whom ! may not
0e,
When the bright flowers are blooming, the silver
moon shining,
And oil nature smiling, o then think OF me.
And when from the loved ones at length you must
part;
When from all youths scenes you must flee,
When the pang departing rending the heart,
Then think for one moment of me.
And when am sleeping within the lone grave,
Far from my youths home and from thee;
When the long grass and wild flowers above me shall
wave,
Even then, remembered would be.
Bu, vain are words my thoughts to tell,
Then let me silent be;
But in whatever land dwell,
oft shall think of thee. CAROLINE.
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BURLINGTON, VERMONT, FRIDAY, OCTOBER H. 1886

cd Alice, as she fell upon his bosom. %
heaven be praised Charles, is it's it you
Oh mOthcr--mother
The sound Of voices reached the diving
mother, and she inquired, Alice, my child,
whai--what did hear, Alice3'
Alice, scarcely able to stand, hastened to
her bedside, and taking her mothers hand.
already cold with death, spoke in accents
tremulous-for the whole frame was agilated;
tremulous, but kind.
what did hear, Alice p the mother soft
y whispered. Il thought he had come. Did
dream, Alice =
mother, dear MOTHER said Alice, putting
her face close to the cold face of her dying
parent, anG scared, able TO draw breath
who did you think had Gomez
'Why, Charles; il seemed as if he had
come. But dreamed-did |, Alice?'
'Moiher,' said Alice, 'could yon see him 2
could you sustain it if you could see him 2
Surely, child; why long to see him
and did think should see him once more
before died.
At this Instant tho door softly opened, and
Charles approached, cautiously -inqrirngly.
'Mother,' said Alice, 'here-can you look
up? do you know who this is =
WHO is it, Alice,--who is it,, inquired
the half wild but still conscious mother.
Mother softly whispered Charles, as he
kneeled down and kissed her cold cheek,
mother, my dear mother. Oh will you-can
you forgive your long-lost, but penitent,
broken hearted chid'
'Charles, my dear Charles is il indeed
you 2 said the now dying mother, at the
same time endeavoring to put her wan and
feeble arm around his neck. MY dear boy
you have come yes. said you would come
YOU have; yes, can now praise God.-
One question, Charles, and die in peace
is my boy penitentl
Mother said Charles, his tears nearly
choking his utterance, that Bible and moth
er's prayers have saved me. have come,
and in season to ask forgiveness. Father,
have sinned against heaven and in thy sight,
and am no more worthy to be called thy
son. Mother, my dear mother, and will you
forgive me aso.'
Enough, enough said the departing
mother; yes, it is enough!' her counte.
nance beaming, as it we're, with seraphit
joy.
Il am nearly through; but 60, my SON
go my dear Alice, and publish i, to the moth
ers of the land, what have found true--ans
will continue true as long as praying mother
exist
"His loving kindness changes not"
For few moments following j, was thu
she had ceased 10 breathe; but she revived
sufficiently to press once more, gently, thu
hands of Charles and Alice; and then sh
was heard singing, IN a faint and scarcel,
audible tone, those beautiful lines which SHE
had often expressed wish that she nigh
have occasion TO sing:
g" Soon shall pass the gloomy vale,
| Soon all my mortal powers must fail
o may my last expiring breath,
His loving kindness sing in death"
The prayer was answered. His lovin
kindness, were the last sounds which wer
heard.-They ceased here only TO be resutu
ed, and to be sung by the glorihed and tri
umphant saint before the throne of God.
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SIGNAL GOOD LUCK.

A letter from a friend in Canton, under
date of May 25th, received by the Rainbow.
which arrived at New York. relates the fol.
lowing striking and interesting fact:
"a Spanish schooner of about 100 tons,
now here, the Qnarteroon, of Manila, has
met with the richest luck that, so far as I
know, is on record. 1t appears that she
started from Manila, for the avowed pur-
pose of fishing upon the Shoals, as the cap.
tain states, he saw an anchor, having chain
fast to it, which he traced along until he
found wreck; and having divers on
board, he sent them down TO see what
might be found on board. One man al last
brought up black piece of metal which he
called lead. but which the captain knew to
be large sycee silver, weighing about 70
dollars! Tho man reported any quantity
more below so at it all hands went, and
worked till they had brought up the value of
$50, 900 dollars in these ingots of silver, the
crew all the while supposing that they had
lead The captain got all he dared to trust
his crazy craft with, and then made sail for
China. He arrived here about two months
since, and sold his sycee 10 house to whom
he consigned his vessel. lie then returned
TO Manila. fitted out again for his shoal
picked up $4,000 dollars more, got all the
ships anchors and cables, and all her old
fastenings in shape Of iron knees, bolts. &c.
and also her water casks, and now is here
again. He has sold his sycee, and the re-.
mains of the wreck are to be sold at public
auction in day or two.
No one knows what vessel it was that this
treasure belonged to. A chronometer was
picked up also but that leads to nothing. and
as yet the mystery is not solved. 1t is sup
posed by wany that tho vessel was cast
away /; and that some Of the crew got 10
Manila and reported the loss. and the mon
ey on board /; and that this captain, having
kept quiet for a year. or perhaps a dozen,
till all was forgotten, started this fishing ex-
pedition. This, however, is only surmise.
If he knows the vessels name, he does not
tell it. He seems TO have acted honorable.
He first gave the money over 10 the lnsu.
rance offices, who Immediately awarded hin,
one third Of il, and after investigating the
matter, gave him the remainder. My own
opinion is, that his story Of first seeing the
anchor, then the chain, &C., is fabrication ;
as the water casks he has brought appear
never to have been under water. think
the vessels betwsen-decks have always been
clear Of water /; and he had to burn her to
get tho bolts, &C."
Our correspondent vouches for this state.
ment. The money, he says, has all passed
through his hands. The pieces Of silver
weighed about so ounces each.-Bosto'
Traveller. ai
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THE BIBLE,

The Bible is the only book which God has
ever sent, the only one he ever will send into
the world All other books are frail and tran
silent as time, since they are all the registers
of Time but the Bible is durable as eternity,
for it's pages are the record Of eternity. Every
volume is limited in it's usefulness and infu-
ence ;--but the Bible comes forth conquering
and to conquer. The Bible only, of all the
myriads Of books the world has seen, is equally
interesting and important to all mankind. Its
tidings, whether peace or woe, are the same to
the poor, the ignorant, and the weak, as to the
rich, the wise and the powerful. Among the
most remarkable of it's attributes is justice for
It looks with impartial eyes on kings and on
slaves, on the chief and the soldier on philos-
1ophers and peasants, on the eloquent and the
dumb. From all it exacts the same obedience
to its commandments, promising TO the good the
reward of their loyalty, but denouncing to the
evil the awful consequences of their rebellion
Noware the purity and holiness, the wisdom
and benevolence Of the Scriptures less con
spcuous. In vain may we look elsewhere fol
the models Of character, for the models of the
husband and the wife, the parent and the child
patriot and the scholar, the philanthropist AM
the christian, the private citizen and the rule
of the nation. Whatever ahall be their res
pective lots, whether poverty or wealth. pros
perty, social influence or solitary station, thu
Bible is their only fountain Of truth-their onl
source of virtue and greatness, Of honor an,
felicity.
Here. then, let us repose our trust--here lie
~ look for our beacon Of safety land whe,he
sunshine Or gloom. the storm or the calm, tn
beauty aud wealth Of springs, or the nakednes
and desolation Of winter may be our portion,-.
supported and guided by the Bible, all must b,
we'll with US in TINE. for all shall be well will
10 in Eternity
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THE BURNT DISTRICT. 1t is now but two
months, since large portion Of the main BUSH
ness quarter of the city was reduced 10 heap
Of ruins, BY the most disastrous fire, but one,
that has ever occurred in New York. Before
one week had elapsed preparations for rebuild
ing had commenced, and at the present time
several stores have been rebuilt, furnished with
new stocks Of goods, and the occupants are as
offortune. From all parts Of the district ascends
the musical ring of the mason's trowel, and be.
fore Winter 10 upon US, the smoking heaps o.
hall destroyed bricks and morter will have dis
appeared. giving place to long rows ofwarehous
% more beautiful, costly and substantial thar
those which once occupied the ground. Truly
II appears az IL Aladdin's lamp was 10 meet III
realisation in New York energy and enterprise
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AIM HIGH.

Aim high. What YOU do, perform we'll, and
labor to improve. Are you lawyer! Res,
not satisfied with being merely apettifogger q
collector Of bills, pleader in the lower courts
Study, that you may take high rank. Aim tc
DO Parsons, Hale, or Greenleaf
Are you minister Preach we'll and study
your subject. Don't be lazy, drawling Pastor
Of meagre Church; elevate your people and
put energy into them by your dscourses; there
10 no reason why you should not be Baxter
or Bunyan, a Payson, or Beecher.
Are you mechanic . Let Arkwright and a
Watt stimulate you do your work well, and
charge accordingly never suffer an article tic
60 from your shop, that will not bear examina.
tion-that you would not be willing to stamp
the makers name upon it.
Are you merchant! Be attentive to your
business understand perfectly what you a,e
about leave not your office too much in the
hands Of clerks; suffer not your accounts to GO
to loose ends; let Gray, or Parker be your
patterr-a Dana, or a Brown.
Are you Jumper or laborer fisherman,
or clam.digger, Be faithful to your business
and do everything we'll; its the only way to
succeed.
Aim high. Go beyond others il you can
but study and labor that no one outstep you in
your profession or business. Never be idle
never lose moment by sloth and lazy spirit
and on, should be your motto, by day and BY
night-year in and out.
-'your projects high,
Sink not in spirit; who aimeth at the sky,
Shoots higher much than he that means tree,
With such course you will never be dron'
never sink in the gutter-never call upor
Hercules TO assist you. Facing opposition
slayng lions in your paths. scaling mountain
and leaping seas, you will conquer nightly
omnipotently we had al most said. Who will
not aim high, and make as it were earth an
heaven subject to his control !--Boston Ohu
Branch.