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The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15
A Thriving Family.
BY MRS. LYDIA H. sIGoURNEY.

BY MRS. LYDIA H. sIGoURNEY.
Our father lives in Washington,
And has world of cares,
But gives his children each farm,
Enough for them and theirs.
Thirty and one grown sons has he,
A numerous race indeed,
Married and settled all, dye see,
With boys and girls to feed.
So, if we wisely til! our lands,
We're sure to earn living,
And have penny, too, to spare
For spending or for giving.
A thriving family are we,
No lordling need deride Us,
For we know how to use our hands,
And in our wits we pride US.
Hail, brothers, hail!
Let naught on earth divide US.
Some of us dare the sharp northeast;
Some clover fields are moving;
And others tend the cotton plants
That keep the looms a-going.
Some build and steer the white wing'd ships
And few in speed can mate them,
While others rear the corn nawheat,
Or grind the corn to frei9l them.
And if our neighbors DER the la,
Have e'er an empty larder,
To send loaf their babes to cheer,
Well work little harder.
No old nobility have we,
No tyrant king to ride us;
Our sages in the Capitol
Enact the laws that guide US.
Hail, brothers, hail!
Let naught on earth divide US.
Some faults we have, we can't deny,
A foible, here and there;
But other households have the same,
And so we won't despair.
Twill do no good to fume and frown,
And call hard names, you see,
And what shame 'twould be to part
So fine a family!
'Tis but a waste of time to fret,
Since nature made US one,
For every quarrel cuts thread
That healthfnl love has spun.
Then draw the cords of union fast;
Whatever may betide u.s.,
And closer cling, through every blast;
For many storm has tried US.
Hail, brothers, hail.
Letnaught on earth divide US.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15
&. RI. YOE g. CO.
sT,hOEeSNte - Retail Gs.Ocerag.
Produce and Commission
j I.WERCH.HN'TS.

RODNE1s MISS.
4rrOULD respectfully inform the public.
and the planters in particular, that
.key have this day opened a Wholesale
~ Retail Grocery, Produce and Commits.
IN House, in Rodney, in the old stand
lsrmerly occupied by Yoe & Stewart
fbey will furnish all kinds of Plantation
sOnDlies upon the most reasonable terms.
s:thsr for cash or drafts on New Orleans.
Feeling very thankful to their friends for
4 fayors, they hope the new firm will
ssceiye liberal share of their patronage.
Tbey have a large Cotton Shed close to
5e hank ofythe river, where the Cotton
IN not have TO be rolled more than few
ards before it is upon the boat. They will
seceive, store and ship Cotton on as good
snd reasonable terms as it can be done in
Rodney. They are in constant receipt of
i roe supplies of Groceries and Provisions
som the North and West, where they re-
seiyed their present stock. For list of
heir stock on hand they refer you to the
advertisement below. Aug Is If
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15
NEW FALL Oke 9.
GREAT BARGAINS.

lT H E@ IN n NJ w " ~ AZ
GREAT BARGAINS.
THE undersigned have received large,
l. fine and well selected stock of Fall and
Winter Goods, to which they invite the
attention of the public. Their stock con.
sists in part of Calicoes, Ginghams, Mus
lin d'Laines, Cashmeres, plain and figured
Alpaca, Worsted Dress goods, Merinos,
Cassimeres, Oil calicoes, Linen Cambria
hd'kfs., Linen table clothes, Embroideries,
Drapery, Musslins, Capes, Collars, Blan-
kets, Flannels, Jeans, Kerseys, Domestic,
Ticking. Tweeds, and full assortment of
men and boys CLOTHING, Hats, Caps,
Boots and Shoes.
ALSO
saddlery, Cutlery, Umbrellas, Hosiery
and Gloves, Perfumery, Lace goods, and
variety of fancy articles.
1t will be of interest to every body to
call at their store and examine before buy
ing elsewhere, as the above stock will be
sold at the most reduced cash prices.
BERNHEIMER & BRO.
Oct 10 7tf
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

A country clergyman, being opposed to
the use Of the violin IN the church service,
was. however, oyerruled by his congrega-
ton. who determined upon having one. On
the following Sunday, the parson COM
menced the service by exclaiming in long,
drawn accents. @You may f-i-d-d-le and
sing the sourtieth psalm"
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

An AccrDENT.--sFlans' what's the
matterg Mine cot, the sorrel wagon has
run away nit de green horse, and proke
de axeltree Of de brick house, what stands
by de corner lamp post across de way from
de apple drees; run Youpey, and stop de
telegraph. Mine Cot! what beeples.
Some people take more care to hide their
wisdom than their folly.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

A person hearing of the death of another
said to an acquaintance
I thought you told me-'s fever had
gone off,
i did, replied the latter, .but | forgot to
mention that he went with it!'
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

A RESEMBLANCE Colonel w. is a fine
looking man, isn't he!' said friend of ours
the other day; Yes replied another; L was
taken for him once You! Youl why
you're as ugly as SIM 4 don't care for
that-f endorsedshis note, and was taken
for him by the sheriff
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15
,T.gst Recetued.


III H. Y0E & Co. have on hand and
.u. for sale
100 bbls Mess Pork,
so Prime do.
40 New Wheat Flour,
lOOPieces Bagging,
100 coils Rope,
1909 pair best Negro Russets,
10 boxes Negro Boots;
5000 yards Negro Winter Jeans,
Ieans, Linseys, Coffee, Sugar, Candles,
Soap, Molasses, Salt, &C., &c.
An- - 52-tf
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15
Insolyent Notice.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, !

CLAIBORNE COUNTY.
To all creditors of The estate Of JOHN l..
ToRREy, deceased.
You are hereby cited and notified to pre-
L sent your claims against said estate de-
cared insolvent, Probated according to
law, to the Clerk Of the Probate Court Of
said county, on or before the 18th day Of
May, A. d. 1851, for examination and re-
port, or the same will be forever barred.
= WITNESS Hon. JAMES A.
MAXWELL, Judge ofthe Probate
Court of Claiborne county, the
Fourth Monday Of October, A..
u 1850, and Seventy fourth year ofthe In
dependence Of the United States Of Amer
lea.
Issued the sIstday Of October, A. D. 1850.
JAMES A. GAGE, Clerk.
Nov !, 1855 l0.6m
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.


VHNHE subscribers will, in addition to their
II present Commission Business, conduct a
General Grocery Business, at Wholesale only,
and on and after the lst November next they
will keep large and we'll selected stock of ev-
cry description Of Groceries. Their arrange.
ments in the Northern markets are SUCH that
they avail themselves of all the bargains offering
there, and are able to purchase al the lowest
market prices. They have now on the way
large invoices of fresh goods. and will have the
fresh new Cranberries. Buckwheai, Figs, Raj
sins, Cnrrants, &c which are received in New
Orleans. Their terms will be made liberal and
satisfactory, but in order to be successful and
sell at their usual low prices, they cannot sell
without good City acceptances. Merchants
wishing to purchase goods at the North, DRY
Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, &c., can
have their orders filled by Messrs. Child & Cush-
ing, General Commission Merchants, No. 80
India St, Boston, by ordering through US. All
goods purchased by our friends in Boston, will
be forwarded by us free Of all commissions.
w L CUSHlN & co.
Oct 10 55Common st. New Orleans
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

A YANKEE AT PoKER.-A Yankee and
a Southerner were playing poker on a
4 havn't seen an ace for some
time,' remarked the Southerner. wall,
| guess you haint,' said the Yankee, sbut
can tell you where they are. One Of
them is up your shirt sleeve there, and
the other three are in the top of one of my
bntor
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

aGooD AS Wharf.-The editor of the
Indiana Jacksonian gives notice that he
will take wheat in payment for subscnp-
tions to his paper to the amount Of ten thou
sand bushels!
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

CRUMBS FROM THE ALBANY DuTcHMAN.
An Irishman writing from California
says: It's an Elegant country. The bed
bugs are as big as dinner pots, while the
fleas are used for crossing creeks wi h.--
One hop and they ale over, with two on
their backs.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

Breathes there man with soul SO dead.
Who never to himself hath said.
When 'gainst post he's bumped his
head, sThunder!''
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

Said Dinah to Sambo as they were TAX
ing a lovely promenade, "Sambo, what
is your 'pinion bout de married life? tifk
it be de most happiest!"
AWell I'll tell you, dat are ponds alt. !.
gedder how dey enjoy demselyes.n
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

A countryman jeweller down east, ad-
vertises that he has nu Der Of precious
stones to dispose of, adding. that they SPAR
kle like the tears Of a young widow.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15
EPIGRAM.

Sweet Kate was heard one day to sigh,
with beauty lost I'd wish to die
sOh. no., said Tom, with humor quaint.
Not wish to dye but merely paint
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15
NEW ESTABLISHMENT

NEW rs ABE y n M : ~
THE undersigned would respectfully in
i form their friends and the public gen.
orally, that they have bought out the stock
of goods of VIM. H. Wright, and will keep
constantly on hand a full assortment OF
Groceries and Western
D ME I" HD O & @w
They still occupy the store at McComb's s
corner, opposite the store of ]. S. Mason,
Esq. The following list comprises part OF
their stock. to which they invite the atten-
tion Of those in want of such articles.
They will be sold Uery loao for CASH.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

A .PERFEcT" JoKE.-"W hat is the rea-
son of a blow leaving blue mark after its"
asked an enquiring young gentleman.
ats easily accounted fol" answered a
medical student, who was reading Bells
Life; s.for you know that bloao in the per-
feet makes bieso.'
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15
TO Planters.

RI II. YOE & Co. will furnish all kinds
III. of Plantation Supplies on pledges of
eonsgnments OF Cotton to the House of
Messrs. Fellowes 81 Co., New Orleans,
b will make liberal cash advances on the
same. Aug Is 52-tf
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

allow shall stir the fire without inter-
rupting the music!" asked some one. sBe-
ween the BARS" was the replied.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

A WELL KNOWN PIANIST recently played
some of his most astonishing pieces before
the Grand Seignor. At the. conclusion Of
the performance, the Sultan, who had been
observing him with great apparent admi-
ration, said to him:
Il have heard Thalberg-a low bow Of
the artist, and modest smile)I have also
heard List "a still lower bow and devout
attention. but no one of all that have play
ed before me- perapiredas much as you do.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

An editor gives it as his opinion that
wood will go further when left out Of doors,
than well housed, some of his having gone
upwards Of a quarter Of q mile in one night.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

The more honesty man has, the less lie
affects the air Of saint; the affectation e
sanctity is blotch on the face Of pieiy.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

ROne Of our exchanges makes mention
Of a Jenny Lind Teak Kettle, which, being
filed with water and placed ON the fire,
commences to SING in a few minutes. s.--Loat-
is0iIe Courier.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

~ New Light.-The Boston Post says
that the attempt to light Schenectady with
red-headed girls has been abandoned, but
the girls have not.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15
Wharf Boat.

THE undersigned, having thoroughly re.
i paired the Wharf Boat at Grand Gulf,
is now prepared to receive and forward
and store all freight entrusted to him.
The boat being in complete order, stor-
age of all kinds will be safe from damage,
S. SHELDON.
July 5, 1850 45.1y
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

Starch up, brush your whiskers, and .ay
in. a splendid supply of nonsense, and the
girls viii call you nice young man.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15
w. l.. CUSHING &, co.
Commission and FOraoarding
HOUSE,
Nov 80, 1s49. i4.tf

cash Advances on Cotton.
W will make liberal Cash advances on
w Cotton shippedto Child & Cushing, Bos-
ton, and forward the same free of an exnense Of
commissions. LCUSHING & CO
No 55, Common st. New Orleans.
Oct 10, 1850. 7tf
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

N. H. SCHREIDRR CHAMPAGNE.
r HE subscribers. agents for this celebrated
/ Wine, 0he best ever impor.ed,) have now
on hand so baskets, quarts and pnts, and will
have constant supply. Purchasers are eau
toned against an article made in the city.
WI CUSHING g. co.
Oct 10 55 Common ST., New Orleans.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-11-15

Shay's Sugar cuied IIams,
Rice, Salt,
Chewing Tocacco, Stone Ware.
Brown Sugar, Wooden and Tin do
Crushed and Loaf do. Nails,
Mackerel, Cigars,
Lard. Blk Il Gr'n Teas,
Molasses, Flour,
Whiskey, Brushes,
Cheese, Soap,
Candles, Chocolate,
Fruit, Powder,
Shot, Lead,
White Wine Vinegar, &c.
S L. DORSEY & Co.
March 8, 1850 2s-1y
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-05-03
May-Day.

May-Day has come and gone again. With its
gttering sunlight and fragrant flowers, threw its
charm over earth as an angel glance from the
fount of light-a beautiful sentence in the book OF
time The storm cloud and chilling winds have
hid themselves behin' he heaps Of frozen snow,
in the icicled North nd the whistling breath Of
winter has lost itself INTO an echo amid the noun
tain crags. They are gone; and the flowers have
come, like eartl-stars to smile in the gentle face
of spring-the bright flowers Of May, that hang
over the rivuet's stream, and seem to embosom
themselves in the silvery wave below; and the
zephyrs sigh 10 the bright shadows they never
can reach. Like the zephyr, too, is many gay
and Joyous heart bright as the May-Day it is ell
joying, aud like the zephyr, seeking shadow.
Oh! what world of smiles and happy thoughts
encircle the hours of May-Day! Nature is joyous
and glad, and the birds, in their own peculiar
language, sing to the sun-rays which bring sum-
mer upon their beams. 1t is natural, then, that
the young should be glad to see May-Day. Would
that the May-Day Of the soul lasted always--that
the flowers ofthought might never fade.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-05-03

dent that it will be supported by two-thirds of
the South.
The amount of United States stock trans
ferred to foreigners during the week ending
Yesterday was s63O,OOO. Nearly a million
was transferred to foreigners during the las
fortnight, and at an advance OF at least eighteen
per cent -.
The California fever has reached the public
Offices in this city, and a stampede is threaten
ed ne twelve hundred clerks. Three or
70 ;. GENT clerks with salaries of thirteen
am. - teen hundred dollars, resigned during
the last week and are gone to seek a better lot
in the land of promise.
The we'll known and intelligent translator OF
the State department, MIR. Greenho"' VINO
sometime ago published valuable memoir up
on California and Oregon, has resigned, and is
about to go to California MIR. Clayton has
appointed Mr.. Walsh, who was formerly charge
de affairs in Brazil, to the vacancy.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-05-03
,bs Camden JournsI.

Messrs. Editors, Ihoticed In your paper Of tlie
26th ult. an article headed sour railroad and ito
new President. The tone of the article seems
captious. and the reasoning altogether unsound.
Because the Camden and Columbia accommoda-
ton trains do not pay at half price, the President
has directed that the rates will be the same as az
all other points, viz 4c per mile; and Tor TINS No
is condemned and sneered at. and it is brought
against him that he has left g dark place in the
Bank of Charleston &c &C. to be placed al s the
head of the road--that s he takes ride occasion-
aLlu," &c. Now, after all, what has Mr. Conner
done to warrant the charge made against hum, or
have the citizens of Richland, Sumter, and ker-
shaw, to complain of? don't believe that Ker.
shaw dies complain Of the change, or that Sumter
or Rchland has rightor reason to do so. What
are the facts? Kershaw bull the road. Sumter
gave the right of way-nothing more. ! am not
aware:that there are one hundred shares owned
in the District. Richland threw cold water OH the
whole enterprise-scouted the idea that the road
could be buuit-and is said to have intimated
through some of her greatest capitalists that the
money was not in this;district to Begin to build II,
and the result is easily come at by seeing what
stock is held in the Branch Road BY Richiand and
Sumter. Aud now, when men here, merchants
and mechanics, planters aud overseers, have
strained every nerve, some embarrassing them.
selves, to build this road, the people OF Sumter
and Richland are to go at half price to Columbia,
make their purchases, and return, bringing these
same purchases as baggage-consequeut Tree.
! This is known to every one who has travelled on
the road; and forsooth the citizens of Camden,
merchants, planters, and others, who have built
the road, are asked to letthe people Of Sumter
and Richand travel just for next thing to nothing
The question is asked, was this road made to ac-'
comnodate the people, or make dividends for the
II hiatt tho Ituao h,rIIf lnr
the convenience of all within its range, and to pay
dividends; but certainly not for the erclnsire be-
nefit of those who have done nothing towards its
construction, and surely not to carry the legiti-
mate trade Of Camden to Columbia. 3. 81 s.
A CONSIDERABLE STOCKHOLDERS. Il
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-05-03
Congressional Convention.

On Monday next the Delegates from the varl-
Gus Districts meet at Camden TO elect two dele
gates to the Nashville Convention from this Con-
gressional District We hope they will select men
who feel the importance of the trust and will not
be afraid to act. We want no men there who
can be ulled to repose by such doctrine as was
contained in Webster's speech, or that are too
fond of the popular Nationality" We should
know no nationality" unless coupled with "equa-
ity," and love no Union which compromises our
rights. Pass the Nashville Convention, and like
the bird when the trap has fallen, we may expect
the tender mercies of the fowler.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-05-03
The Nicaragua Treaty.

This treaty, which seems to have been the es-
pecal business OF Mr.. Buwer, we hear was offered
>, the Senate on Monday the 22d u!t. 1t has not,
up to ne line Of writing this article come off,
c;aIlv to liyh, bu:. we have got the substance
which. if correct VII. gii"e Mr.. CLAYTON We pre-
sume, an unenviabe noisrie;:;y. The Mosquito
Territory, located in Nicaragua, was 'o".u' W. W u
certain claim of the British Government L., W.
lidity of that claim was worth about as muci as
the claim of the Mosquito king to the throne. The
Nicaragua canal, Of necessity, must pass through
this territory; and though the privilege of making
the canal was guaranteed to the United States by
the State Of Nicaragua, yet this British claim in
terfered-at least in Mr.. Claytons view. The ca
nal We must have: but the question comes up,
how far is the British claim to be considered in
the matter "a claim without foundation-highly
resembling the right she had to force the Chinese
to buy her opium. We had received the perlns-
sion to make the canal from The only power that
had any right to permit in the matter. But what
has Mr.. Clayton surrendered to the English to
cancel their mosquito claim, to this Mosquito ter
rtory, inhabited by a few thousand mosquito ne
grocs, ruled over by Sambo Samosa, the mosquito
king! The New York Herald says he has guar
antied 10 the British Government, on the part Of
the United States, never to annex Canada, take
any more Territory from Mexico annex st. Do
mingo, Cuba, or any of the West India Islands,
a treaty indeed. 1t is the evident destiny of the
United States (or in case of separation, of the
Southern Confcdcracy) to own down to the 18TH
mus and all the West India Isles, or for an inde-
dependent kingdom to be formed in Cuba; land
which, if blessed with good government, would
find no rival on earth. Yet Mr.. Clayton has, at
one fell swoop, given away this extensive para
disc, where eternal summer reigns-where the
palm and olive, the orange and cocoa-nut, and
the luxuriant fruits of tropical cline abound-a
to compensate the English government for yield
ing up supposed claim to a small extent of Mos
quito territory But It's in keeping with the glori-
Gus deeds of the present administration.
VIRGINIA ELEcTIoN.-The returns, so far as
heard from, indicate a gain to the Democrats.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-05-03
ARRIVAL OF THE CAMBRIA.

BALTIMORE, May l,
The steamship Cambria arrived at Halifax on
Monday afternoon. Cotton had advanced one
eighth. The weeks sales amount to $4,000
bales
The accounts from the Manufacturing Dis
tricts exhibit very little Improvement. The Fri
ces of manufactured goods do not keep pace
with the enhanced prices of the raw material,
aud several factories design resuming short
time.
The Havre cotton market is steady, and quo
tations are unchanged.
The contincntio! news is uninportant. Order
prevails throughout France.
The Pore is positively returning to Rome.
A large French feet and the American squad
ron are at bhlpes. Letters from Rome state
that a triumphal arch has been erected in honor
of the Pope.
An Interchange of friendly correspondence
had taken place between the British and Aus
trian Cabinets. Austria says she will not be
the first to disturb the peace of Europe regard
ing the attitude OF Prussia on the German ques-
ton.
The news has unsettled all the Northern
markets.