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The Southern journal., 1846-05-16
WILLIAM VANNERSON.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
ANh

Q LICT TO r IN c II a NCERY,
MoTIcELLo, Miss.
RDRACTlSES & in the Circuit Court of
4 Copiah, Pike. Lawrence, Marion,
Simpson, Covington, Smith, Hancock and
Franklin counties; the Superior Court OF
Chancery for the I'd Chancery District
holden at Monticello, and the Superior
Courts of the State holden in the Ca pita
at the city Of Jackson. He also attends
onspecial calls elsewhere in his profession,
particularly in Criminal cases.
April %, l845-42-Iy.
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Professional Cards.
DIR. II. G. GARNER.

A AS returned to This place and will
LII resume the practice of medicine
again. lie offers his professiual services to
the citizens Monticello and the surround
ing country. He can always be found a,
the Eagle Hotel or at the office he former
ly occupied when no, professionally enga-
ged.
March IA l946-34-Iv.
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b. II A Il r. S.

ATTORNEY At LAW.
FENHE Chancery court a, Monticello
Il having been postponed by the ac-
ton Of the Legislature, | find myself un-
able to leave the State before fall, and
shall therefore confine myself TO the prac-
lice of the law, and should be glad for my
old friends to call on me.
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this paper. AS a newspaper, dependant
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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-05-07

least one or other Of the party. Scott was
invited to dine with the British General who
had succeeded Brock, and thus ended the scene
OF one of the most marked and heroic exploits
of the war.
1t was strange that Scott, who was then as
now one of the iallest men Of the Army, was
not hit by the Indian marksman. Providence
protected him, as it did Washington, when
horses were shot from under him, aud his
clothes riddled with balls from the enemy,
and aimed directly at him. From one rank
to another General Scott has gone upwards
until he is at the head of the army Though
a soldier, he is distinguished as q man of
peace, and upon many occasions, as among
the Indians in Georgia and on the North
Eastern frontier, he has exerted all his talents
and power to keep the peace. His name,
you know, has once been conspicuously
brought before the country for the Presden-
cy, and many are looking to the came man to
fill the Office hereafter. With what success
or with what right, in justice to others, shall
not now stop to consider.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-05-07

The following 10 good one. For many years,
says the correspondent of the Richmond Enquirer,
Cave Johnson managed to defeat appropriations
for the Improvement Of Pennsylvania Avenue.
"Among others. crazy man, named O-e,
turned borer to effect the passage of that appro-
priallon bill, and for two years might be seen
daily in the ves,ibule Of the House, holding some
member or other by the button, while Iecturing
him on the Importance and necessity of the ex-
pendiure. AT last, if by common consent,
every one would put him off by saying, "if Won
will prevail on Col. Johnson to agree 10 it, will
cast my vote in its favor.'-Of course that turn
ed his labors altogether on that veteran, who had
sef-possesslon sufficient TO stand the imporiuni-
ties Of the balance of the lobby combined, but he
could not venture to combat the arguments Of a
VIGOROUSLY deranged man. So he undertook 10
dodge him.
"Many hearty laughs have had over the long
and quick strides and hurried glances OF Johnson
as he would rush from the committee room TO the
hall. His counienance surely indicated when
his prosecutor was near; for whenever he looked
more than usually perplexed, % was to be
seen rushing up in his wake in less than MIN
ute. Whenever he did manage TO corner his VIC
tim, the latter would endeavor TO divert his atten-
ton from the APPROPRIATION, by praising O--e's
snuff.box. which was always in hand to be ex-
tended before commencing the siege. One day,
shortly before the final passage Of the bill, the
COZ. as last resort, begged a pinch. and on
snufhng it, found himself choked almost to snffo-
cation.-"Wha,'s this you've poisoned me with,
Mr.. O-e," said he. "OnIy what you are ma.
king US jewellers of the Avenue snuff day and
night, ColoDel-Avenue Dust" replied the tor
mentor. The story got wind, and the laugh up
| on Col. Johnson put the House into such fin e
humor that they promptly made the appropfia-
ton, in spite of his efforts to the contrary. Thus
a crazy borer had wit to effect what the abes,
and most perseverng borers of Washington had
| failed for years TO accomplish.
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WIN. r. ACTON, OF FINCAsTLE

1t will be seen by the following article, which
we extract from the Baltimore Clipper, that this
individual is astonishing the inhabitants of the
Monumental City with his new Invention fol
garment cutting.--[ FYncostLe Dem.
AN IMPORTANT INvENTIoN.-We have been
shewn by several Of The best taiors Of our city
an entirely new and original instrument for as
ceriaiDing correct measurement Of the human
frame, which they, and all who have examined
II, pronounce to DO the very best and most relia.
BILE one, ever yet made known. 1t is the sole
invention of Mr.. VIM. X. Acton, of Virginia
Who 10 now in this city for the purpose Of pub
fishing his work Of diagrams and explanations
connected with his system, Ms well as to teach
those who may desire to subscribe to and use it
Ii is called the "Transfer SYSTEM" or the "Ta
Tors Transfer, '--and we think it is destined tc
be Transferred to The use Of the greater portion Of
the master taiIors Of The United States. We ore
glad 10 hail this another unmistakeabls evil
dence Of the rapidly increasing spirit Of inven-
ion and improvement in this section Of the coun-
try.
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BEGIN RIGHT.

Are you just stepping on the threshold of life 7
secure good moral character. This is the ba-
sis OF success and true greatness. Without viz
'ue you cannot be respected; without integrity,
you can never rise to distinction and honor
You are poor, perhaps. No matter, Poverty is
oftener blessing than curse. Look at the
young man, who is heir to half a million. What
is MS standing OF what use is he IN the
world You must make Yourself The richest
man IN Maine was born of poor parents and earn
t ed ny hare work the first dollar he ever owned.
ne "eatnieSt man In Massachusetts, was born
w Nor'n iar:nouth, small town in Maine of
parents VINO were In humble circumstances By
INDUSTRY and economy, he has become Immensely
rich. The wealthiest man Of New York and
.ne Iichest man In America, was also poor bow.
me road TO wealth IL open before Won youno
man. Start right and you will succeed. But
remember wealth is not everything in ife-it is
NOT mans chief good virtuous character is
ee"ei "'"n r'cbes. Expect not success where
hrm integrity Is wanted. Shape Your course by
true wisdom, and let correct principle govern
every acton In this way only you will gain
me confidence and the respect Of mankind -
fou Know many wealthy man, ppybaps. who
Is desp'sed by his fellow-citizcns. WHY is it 40
on account Of his niggardly disposition-his
rack OF upright dealing, and robust principle
re makes himself obnoxious to his peiohbors.
oy bis mean behavior and groveling character.
You had better live in poverty than initiate sucb
person Riches, with a RESTITUTION Of moral
principle. would be only curse to you.
There is nothing like making good BEGINNING
as you start in life, The foundation must be
brm, then all will be cafe. Have an eve abont
you, that nothing shall seduce your virtue. No
matter hov strong the inducements held ont for
your coun'enance, il you that principle is in
vowed, 20 not Tor right hand persist in wrong
ooiDg' Present gain, at the sacrifice Of virtue
will be future loss and misery. Tens of ,hou.
sands have ruined themselves by such course.
he extremely careful then to begin right, and dc
your du'y carefully, and you viii most assurcJly
sucosed.-JoBN NAL.
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SIGN IN A NEWSPAPER.

"NEIGHBoR SHOEMAKER! ] see you have
fine stock of boots, boo!tees and shoes on
hand-all sorts, sizes and qualities, cowhide,
callskln, superfne and extra superfne-for
gentlemen, ladies, misses and children You
wish to sell them, suppose ?"
"Yesn
~ perceive you have got shingle over the
door, with the words "Boot and Shoe Store''
inscribed thereon. That presume is to in
vlte them 10 give you a call 20
"Yes.n
"Well, some few of those who pass along
this street will doubtless notice your sign and
perhaps come in and trade with you, but a
great many people will traverse the other
streets of the village who will not see your
sign, and they may be in want too. You
need another sign, Mr.. Shoemaker'
"Ihats fact, didn't think Of that be-
fore"
$50 then, the first thing. and get an adver-
tisement in your newspaper. Tell the people
where you are, and what you are about, and
what varieties of boots and shoes you keep
for sale, and that you will be glad to see them.
Thus instead OF barely notifying those who
pass along by your shop, you will inform the
people all around not only those who pass
the other streets, but the farmers and their
families away back on the hills the ladies,
mechanics and working men and all others
and my word for it one such sign in a news
paper, will be worth dozen over your door,
"Faith, ! will try it before j am a day
older"
"And you, Messrs. Merchants, Hat,ers, Tai
lors, Tinmen, Cabinet-makers, and Saddle and
Harness Makers. &C., you've all got your
shingles over your doors, as though that
would notify every body in crealion.-Had
you not better try sign in a newspaper, as
well as neIghbor Shoemaker 20
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SCRAPS FOR THE CvRtoUs.---lf a tallow Gambia
be placed in gun, and shot at a door, il will 90
through without sustaining any injury; and if A
musket ball be fired into water. 1t will not only
rebound, but be hattened as If fred agains,
solid substance. A nbskst roay bo 8ted tb,onsb
pane Of glass, making the hole ths size of tBs
ball without Cracking the glass; if suspended BY
thread it will make no difference, and tbs
thread Will not even Nitrate. Cofit, IL sunk 900
feet In the ocean, will not rise on becdun, of the
pressure of the water. In the drctic regions,
when the Thermometer 10 below zero. persona car,
converse more than mile distant. Dir. Jatniesot
asserts that he heard every VOID Of sermon at
the distancs Of two n,iies
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-05-07
MYRION ADAMS.

FIRE.-Eetween daylight and sunrise. on
Monday morning, The roof of the Presby terrain
Church IN this place, was discovered TO be OH
fire. On opening the doors, it was found that
all the building, from the upper joist, was OH
fire. which was in few minutes communica-
ted to cupola. BY the time any considerable
number of the citizens had arrived, the flames
had so far progressed, as to render all eff
efforts TO save the building hopeless. For,u-
nately there was dead calm, and the adioin-
ing buildings, by little effort, were saved.
This is quite heavy loss to the congregation,
the more so, as they during the last fall, com
Pleted very thorough repairs and extensive
alterations in the building, which rendered i,
the neaiest and best furnished Church in our
place. We hope the liberaliiy and public
spirit of the community will soon repair the
loss Charleston (Konawha) Republican.
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III 7 S o u u u a ~ = o
CHILDR T. N.
BY MRS. II. BEECHER STOW.

ga little child shall lead them"
One cold marke! morning, looked into a
milliner's shop, and there saw hale, hear
ty, well-browned young fellow from the
country, with his long cart whip, and long
shag coat, holding up a little matter, and
turning it about in his great fist. And what
do you suppose it was ? A baby's bonnet
little soft, blue satin hood. with swans
down border, white as the fallen snow, with
a irili of rich blonde around the edge. By
his side stood very pretty woman holding
with no small pride the baby-for evidently
ii was the baby. Any one could read that
fact in every glance, as they looked at each
other, and the little hood, and the large blue.
unconscious eyes, and fat dimpled cheeks OF
the little one. 1t was evident that neither OF
them had ever seen baby like that before
But really, Mary" SAYS the yong man,
"isn't three dollars very high ?"
Mary very prudently said nothing. bni
taking the little bonnet, tied it on the little
head, and held up the baby. The man look
ed and grinned; without another word, down
went the three dollars, all that the last week $
butter came to; and as they walked out OF
the shop, it is hard to say which looked
most delighted with the bargain.
"Ah" thought ], "a little child has led
them ~
Another day, as ] was passing a carriage
factory along one Of our back streets, saw
young mechanic at work on wheel. The
rough body carriage stood beside him---and
there, wrapped up snugly, all hooded, and
cloaked, sat little dark-eyed girl, about a
year old, playing with great shaggy dog
AS J stopped, the man looked MP from work
and turned admiringly toward his little com
panion' as much as to say, "see what have got
here ~
"Yc'" thought !, "snd if the little lady
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-05-07

Some miscreant fred house at Boston on
Friday night. in two places, at the head of the
stairway IN narrow entry. Mr.. Joel Bates and
his family, who lived in the third story, were
aroused from their SAUNDERS by the dense smoke
which filled their chambers. Finding escape bv
the stairway utterly impossible, he lowered his
wife, mother and -four children from window
with cord, and then descended himself by the
same means.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-05-07

AT Charlottesville on Friday, George Nut.
ter, the wild beast keeper, charged with the
"murder" of the Student Glover, was brought be.
fore an examining court. The Commemorative
evidence being gone through the prisoners
counsel declined examining any witnesses for
the defence, and The prisoner was committed and
sent on fir trial at tine May Superior Court, on
The 18th May next. Keck, another keeper, who
had been arrested on she same charge, was dis
charged after the examination of the testimony in
Nutter's case.
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A DESERVING MAN.

Mr.. A. II. MicgbE, the newly elected Msyoi
of New York, was poot orphan boy, who, al
an early age, was bound an apprentice TO a tobac
conist. He served out his apprenticeship faith
fully, and is now the ruler Of the greatest com
merciol city Of the western world
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THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.

ny mrs. &. L.. scHERMEpHonN.
Oh p! carrier dove, spread not thy wing,
Thou bcauteous messenger of air!
To waiting eyes and hearts TO bring
The tidings thou vert wont to bear.
Urge not the flying courser's speed,
Give not his neck tho loosened rein,
Nor bid his painting sides to bleed,
As swift he thundcrs DER the plain.
Touch but the magic wire. and 10,
Thy thought is borne on flaming track,
And swifter far than winds can blow,
Is sped the rapid answer back.
The sage who wood the ightning's blaze,
Till. STOPPING from the Summer cloud,
1t played around with harmless rays,
BY Fame is trumpetcd aloud.
And sure she has lofty need
For him whose thought, with seraph reach,
To language gives the lighning's speed,
And wings electric lend TO speech.
Nervcd by its power, our spreading land*
mighty giant proudly lies;
Touch but nerve with skilful hand
Through all, the thrill unbroken flies
The dwellcr on the Atlantic shore
word may breathe, and swift as light,
Where fair Pacifc's waters roar,
That word speeds on with magic flight
Thoughts freshly kindling in the mind,
And words the echoes Of the soul,
Borne on its why pinions, bind
Hearts sundered far pole from pole.
As flashes DER the summer skies
The lightning's from East to West,
Der Garth the burning fluid flies,
Winged by a mortsl's proud behcst.
Though flaming cherubs bar the gate,
Since man by tasting grew too wise,
He seems again to tempt the fate
That drove him first from Paradise
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Vol xiii.
ID O ID IN B z o

TIE following beautiful Verses were received
by the Baltimore Patriot from Washington by
the magnetic telegraph, and though the light.
ming speed with which they were transmitted
adds nothing to their beauty, it was happy
thought to select the wonderful invention, OF
which they are in praise, as the medium Of
transmitting them.
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FROM NORTHERN BUDGET
OLD TIME, a ND HIS VICTIM.
As Kate stood at her toilet one morning she spied
hair most unseemingly grey;
mark Of Times favor, she FASTENED to hide
BY throwing the tell-tale away.
hut alack tits too true that soon after she found
Instead Of erasing his tread
10 revenge for her the old fellow had bound
host Of grey hairs to her head.
Upon her fair forehead, q wrinkle or two
Soon after she plainly could trace -
Time laughed at the mischief his finger could do,
And defed her his marks to erase
Poor Kate was mute she gazed on the lines,
But never tear did she shed,
In her fret at these too unequivocaI signs,
That Time was at work with her head
She said the old fellow might work out his will,
Might make her hair grey at his leisure
Her face with his wrinkles and lines he might fill
Like book-if it suited his pleasure.
But one thing was certain, he could write,
Tho he used all his skill in the art
(And Hates wrinkled face fairly beamed with delight
His "pot hooks and lines'' on her heart
Young ladies moral methinks might be found
In the story you now have been told;
Let Katy's good nature and but abound,
And your hearts-they will grow old.
Troy, 1896 GA A.
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The dwelling house Of Mr.. Timothy Leonard,
IN Oneida county, New York, was consumed by
fire last week ard all its inmates persisted in the
ilamPs. These were Mr.. Leonard, his wife and
a little girl named w oodward.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-05-07

care you q son Of Temperance ''' injured
gentleman Of person who applied TO him
for employment.
"Why, no." replied the other, "l'm soi
Of Mary Bstesp'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-05-07
GERMAN FANCY PIPES,
LADIES' SHOE AND CATER
MANDATORY.

THE subscriber would respectfully inform the Ladies
of Stsunton and its vicinity, that he has taken the
Store. room next door to the Post Office, where he is
prepared to make
LADIES SHOES AND CATERS,
OF the latest fashions and Of the best materials He
thinks that after long experience in the business he
Will be enabled to give satisfaction. All his work will
be warranted to stand.
Misses and childrens Shoes made in all Of their vari-
Gus forms.-Aso, White and Black Satin Shoes for
Weddings and Parties, on the shortest notice.
He will wait Ladies at their Houses and take their
measures, If desred.-He will also take Gentlcmcn's
measures for Boots, and have them made order in
best and neatest style. A. M SIMPSON
Stanton, April %, 1916.