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The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-08-06
THE HOMOCHITTO.

We give here the act Of 1886, referred to
in Sec. T., of the act concerning the naviga-
ton of the Homochitto, which we publish.
ed last week, as the rule by which the com.
missioners were to be governed in all
things relating to the obtaining of the right
of way, &c.
The 1st and I'd sections are immaterial
the Sd is the same with section 6, published
IN the other act; we therefore omit them
AN ACT
To repeal the ninth section Of an act enti-
tied, An Act further to ertend the poac-
ers and privileges Of the West Felici-
GnsG Rail Road Company, a0ithin the
State Of Mississippi, and for other puy-
poses, passed December 23d 1888.
4. Be 1t enacted By the Legislature Of
Me State Of Mississippi, That in case
any such land, shall belong to the es-
tate OF any deceased person, or to any mi
nor or minors or be held by the trustees of
school lands, then it shall be lawful for said
company to contract with the executor OF
administrator OF such estate, or the guardian
of such minor or minors, or trustees of such
school lands, for the acquisition bv purchase
donation, exchange, or otherwise, of so
much of said land as may be deemed useful
or necessary for the locating erecting, con.
structing, or repairing of said railroad, or It's
lawful appendages aforesaid, as fully as il
the same were held and owned by such ex-
ecutor, administrator guardian, or trustees
of school lands, ip fee simple, and the ACT
and deed of such executor, administrator
guardian or trustees of school lands, for the
purposes aforesaid, shall be held good anC
valid in law to pass an absolute title in fe,
simple to said company of said land, for tn,
purposes aforesaid.
o. And be 1t further enacted, That il
cases arising under the sixth and eighth sec
uons OF the original act, Incorporating sal
company, passed by the legislature Of Lol
isiana' on the 25th day of March, A. D. / s3i
ana In all cases where said company cal
not agree with the owner or owners of sal
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-08-06
[ lSentiael.

Gy~ The unanimity with which the peo-
pie Of the two parties in all parts Of the
South, unite in ratifying the proceedings Of
the Nashville convention is at once cheering
to the friends Of Southern rights, and ntim-
idating to their enemies The people OF
Georgia, especially have declared their
views with great clearness. The Constitu-
tionalist speaks of the prospective Mass
Meeting to be held in s!iat State, as follows
"Let it tell her sister States OF the South
that Georgia is ready with them to plant her
foot firmly. and with locked shields and un-
quailed eye, stand by them to resist the
shock ofantislavery aggfessfon. Let it tell
them that Georgia is ready to unite with
them in insisting on equal rights in all the
new Territories for the STAKEHOLDER and his
property, or fair division by definite geo.
graphical line. Let it tell the Union that
the people of Georgia will stand by Texas
and will unite with her sisters of the South
in resisting unto blood dismemberment by
means of federal bayonets, of sovereign
slavehoIding State, by which a portion Of
her domain is to be seized to strengthen
the Free Soil Payty at the expense of the
South.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-08-06
NEW MEXICo CONSTITUTION.

A copy of the State constitution oi
New Mexico has been received al
Washington. Ii has not yet received
the peoples concurrence. That event
was fixed for the Goth Of June last
when the Constitution, if adopted, was
to be laid before the United States
Congress, The following are the pro.
visions of the instrument relative to
slavery and the provisions of the in.
strument relative to slavery aud the
boundaries of the territory, First, in
regard to slavery, it says: "Allm men be-
ing born equally free ard independent,
and having certain natural, inherent
and inalienable fights, amongst which
are the enjoying and defending life and
liberty, the requirement, possession and
protection Of property, and the purseit
and attainment of happiness therefore
no male person shall be held by law
to serve any person as n servant, slave
or apprentice, after he arrives at the
age of twenty-one years nor female,
in like manner after she arrives at the
age Of eighteen years unless they be
bound by their own consent after they
arrive at such age, or are bound by law
for punishment of crime" The limits
and boundaries OF the State are defined
as follows!
Beginning at the dam In the Rio del
Norte which supplies with water the
'aseguia, or irrigating canal of the
town of FL Paso del Norte, and run
ming thence due east to the hundredth
parallel of Longitude, west from Green
wich thence due north on said parallel
to point where the same intersecis
the river Arkansas thence up the mid
die of the channel of said river to its
source; thence in direct line to point
on the Rio Colorado Of California
where the same is intersected by the
one hundred and tenth parallel oflongi,
tude west from Greenwich thence due
south on said parallel of longitude tc
a point on the Rio Gila, intersected by
the same ; thence up the middle Of the
main channel OF said river to the point
which may be designated by the Com
missioners appointed to establish the
line between the United States and the
Republic of Mexico, as the point where
said river, or one of its branches, shall
be intersected by the western line o
New Mexico; thence southerly on sale
line, as the same shall be established by
the Commissioners, to the angle formed
by the State chihuahua, Sonora, anC
New Mexico thence easterly on, the
line between the United States aud the
Republic of Mexico, as it shall be laic
down by said Commissioners, to a point
where the same may intersect the Ric
del Norte thence down said river tC
the place of beginning"
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-08-06

A VIRTUOUS WOMAN.
IProUerbS, xii. Al

Thou asketh what hath changed my heart,
And where hath fed my youthful folly7
tell thee, Tamar's virtuous art
Hath made my spirit hcly.
Her eye-as soft and blue as even,
When day and night are calmly meeting
Beams on my heart like light from heaven,
And purifieS its beating.
The accents fall from Tamars lip
Like dewdrops from the rose-leaf dripping
When honey-bees all crowd to sip,
And cannot cease their slipping
The shadowy blush that tnts her cheek,
For ever coming-eveT going,
May well the Spotless fount bespeak
That sets the stream allowing.
Her song comes DER my thrilling breast
Even like the harp-string's holiest measures
When dreams the soul of lands of rest
And everlasting pleasures,
Then ask not what hath changed my heart,
Or where hath fled my youthful folly
tell thee, Tamar's viruous art
Hath made my spirit holy. Knor
~-~~
Here's a bit of "Epicurean mournfulhess,
by Landor, that one can read and think of
'The place where soon think to lie,
In its old creviced nook hard by,
Rears many weed:
If parties bring you there, will you
Drop syly in grain ortwo
OF wall flower seed?
shall not see ii, and too sure)
shall not even hear that your
II Light step was there:
But the rich odor, some fine day.
Will, what cannot do, repay
That little care"
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r R Y M s.

TaE WooDvILLE REPUBLICAN is issued week
ly at three dollars a year, if paid in advance,
or four dollars if payment be delayed until
she expiration Of six months
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The usual discount made to yearly advertisers.
Where the number of insertions are not mark
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of the publisher, and charged accordingly.
ANNOUNCING CANDIDATES for State offices,
$40 90; for county offices, $5 OO-invariably
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The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-08-06

Our very worthy Governor seems to
be a perfect terror to the iinaginations
ofpeople in certain quarters. Not long
since we were told from Philadelphia
that he had resigned his Office and gone
to Cuba. The latest report is a tele-
graphic despatch in the Picayune, to
the effect that the Governor of Texas
has ordered out $500 men to resist the
outrage on the authority Of that State
at Santa Fe, and that Quitman has Or
dered out 5000 Mississippians to aid
Texas This will be news here.
Sentinel,
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-08-06

We were made to serve the good,
the true, and the beautiful; and our
untrammeled spirits tend to these, as
sparks and flames tend upward. Souls
are becoming assimiated to these prim.
tive excellencies, as flowing rivers are
entering and mingling with the ocean.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-08-06

Cultivate your own heart Alright, remcm.
Der chat whatsoever man soweth, that
shall he reap"
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-08-06

TRUTHFuL.-The aspersions of libellers
may be compared to fullers earth, which,
though 1t may seem to dirty you at first,
only leaves you more pure and spotless
when it is rubbed of.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-08-06

Mn. FILLMoRE.-During the late pre-
sidential canvas, the Southern wings
generally took the ground that Mr.. Fill
more was like most northern men, un-
sound on the slavery question, but that
the office was a comparatively unim>
portant one.
Now that by the death OF the Presi-
dent, Mr.. Fillmore succeeds him, we
presume some of these gentlemen will
deem it necessary to change their
ground and endorse all his sentiments.
liGdisoniaa.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-08-06

A good man neither Aatters nor SANDERS.
II truth forbids his tongue to praise, his in
nate nobleness of heart commands It's silence
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-08-06
MANS LONGEVITY AND WISDOM.

On cause of that superiority con.
ceive TO be his longevity: without il,
that accumulation OF experience in ac-
tisn and knowledge in speculation
could not have existed, and though
man would still have been the first Of all
animals, the difference between him and
others would have been less considera-
hle than il. now is. The wisdom of
man is made up of what be observes,
and what others observe for him; and of
course the sum of what he can acquire
must principally depend upon the time
in which he can acquire it. All that
we add TO our knowledge is not an in.
crease, by that exact proportion, of all
we possess; because we lose some
things as we gain others; but upon the
whole, while the body and mind remain
he y, an active man increases in
inlt ,ence, and consequently inpower.
five lived seven hundred years instead
of seventy, we should write better epic
poems, build better houses, and invent
more complicated mechanism, than we
do now. ! should question very much
if Mr.. Milne could build a bridge so
well as a gentleman who had been,en-
gagged in that occupation seven centtir-
les; and i'll had only two hundred years
experience in lecturing on moral phil>
osophy, | am well convinced should
do little better than do now. On
the contrary, how dim'nutive and alb
surd all the efforts of man would hate
been fthe duration of his life had only
been twenty years and if he had died
Of o!d age just at that period when
every human being begins to suspect
that he is the wisest and most extraot>
dinary person that ever did exist |
think it is Helvetus who says, he Is
quite certain we only owe our superb
orlty over the ourang outangs 10 the
greater length of life conceded to ts;
and that ii our life had been as short
as theirs, they would have totally de-
leated us in the competition for ndts
and ripe blackberries. can hardly
agree to this extravagant statenieiit;
bat think, in a life Of twenty years.
the efforts Of tie human mind would
have been so considerably lowered,
that we might probably have thought
Helvetius a good philosopher, and ad-
mired his skepticai absnrdities as soifie
ofthe greatest efforts of the human un.
dcrstanding. Sir Richard Blackniore
would have been our greatest poet:
our wit would have been Dutch Dir
faith, French; the Hottentots would
have given us the model for manners.
and the Turks for Government and we
might probably have been such miser.
able reasoners respecting the sacred
truths OF religion, that we should have
thought they wanted the support of a
puny and childish jealousy of the poor
beasts that perish.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-08-06
A MOTIVE FOR STUDY.

One OF the best methods of render.
ing study agreeable is, to live with
able men, and to suffer all those pangs
Of interiorlty which the want of know
ledge always inllicts. Nothing short
OF some such powerful motive, can
drive young person, in the full posses
sion OF health and bodily activity. to
such an Unnatural and such an unob-
ylous mode of passing his life, as study.
But this is the way that intellectual
greatness often begins. The trophies
of Miltiades drive away sleep. A
young man sees the honor, in which
knowledge is held by his fellow crea.
lures; and he surrenders every present
qualification, that he may gain them!
III. honor in which living genius is
held, the trophies by which it is adorn-
ed after life, it receives and enjoys ffom
the feelings OF men--not from their
sense OF duty; but men never obey this
feeling without discharging the first OF
all duties; without securing the rise
and growth of genius, and increasing
the dignity Of our nature, by enlarging
the dominion of mind. No eminent
man was ever yet rewarded in vain;
no breath of fpraise was ever idly lavish
ed upon him; it has never yet been idle
and foolish TO rear up splendid monu-
ments-to his name; the rumor oil these
things impels young minds to their no,
blest exertions, creates in them an ems
pire over present passions, inures them
to the severest tolls, determines them
to live only for the use of others, and
to leave great and lasting memorial
behind them. Sidney Smith.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-08-06

Never fret over the errors of the past
but regard them as the dross ofli and mon.
itors TO the future.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-03-12
DYEENG.

Charlestown, Jan. %, 1850.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-03-12
8aIti1nore crate.
Magnificent Stock Of Goods.
j. EDWARD BIRD,

No. 2lI Baltimore Street, Near Charles,
OFFERS for sale. Wholesale and Retail, a
" large stock Of FANCY, STAPLE, FOR
'EIGN and Domestic Dry Goods, and
respectfully solicit merchants and others to call
when visiting B4ltimore) and examine his Stock,
as he feels confident that his prices will compare
favorably with those Of any houSs, either in Bal
timore. Philadelphia or New York.
His Stock OF Dress Goods will be found
TO be large and well selected, comprising the most
fashionable goods of the season; SILK GOODs in
great variety Of prices and style; MERISOS and
81. DELAINEs, (Of the most fashionable shades y
splendid new style PRINTED GOOrs. from low
priced ii. Delaines and CashmeTes up to the rich
est designs changeabie AIPacas aud Coburg
Cloth.
Mourning Goods, of all kinds;
EmbrOideries, Lsaces, &c.-Worked
Collars, Lace Capes and Cuffs; Gloves and
Hosiery.
Curtain GOOds-Rich Embroidered Cur
tains, extra cheap.
Linen &oOds,-of all kinds, warranted
pure flax
Blankets, FIaMTacIs,-All prices and of
superior quality.
SIlawIS-Long and Square, a large aud beau
tiful assortment OF new designs.
New style French FiSItcS, Cloak and
JOsEeS, which will be sold cheaper than they
can be had in any other establishment.
GcntIcnleiE'S Wc;lr.-A large stock OF
French and Domestic Cloths, Cassimeres and
Nesting.
Domestic Goods of all kinds, at lowest p~erices.
OctObr %, 1871.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-03-12
BOOT AND HOE FACTORY.

q WOULD respectfully announce 10 my custo'
Il mers and the public generally, that l have
this day received another supply Of the very best
qualify Of Leather from Philadelphia, and from
the general satisfaction given by the work made
last fall Of the material bought of Riekle & Co.
and the inquiry so often made, Have yon any
more Philadelphia leather?" induces me to be.
licvc that it is superior to any made this side of
that place. have good workmen in my employ
and The public may rest assured that no pains
will be spared to make all work in my line com
pare with that made in the most fashionable cities.
Gcntlemen's Boots, Caters and Shoes always
on hand, and made to order on the most approved
principle. Also, Ladies' Cater Boots and Shoes,
Of every style and shape, constantly ON hand,
and made to order. a call from the public is
respectfully requested. }. AVIS, JR.
Nv father is fully authorized 10 receive money
due Inc and receipt for the same, but no one else.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

TEIIlE undersigned begs leave to inform the
q citizens of Jefferson and the adjoining cOun-
ties, that he has located himselfat ClIarlcstOwn,
in the shop formerly occupied by Mr.. VIM. Hicks,
Opposite the Valley Bank where he will manu-
facture, and keep constantly on hand, Il general
assortment of SADDLEksY, viz:
NEWS PLAIN, SPANISH, SKATER,
and SOMERSET SADDLES
of all Observation-Disclosures SADDLES. dc.
Also, Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy and Car
riage LIarness-Wagon do, Horse Collars, &c .
of every description. Trunks, VaIises, Saddle
bags, Whips, Riding Brides, M~artingaIes, and
in short every article in his line of business
His work will be manufacturer of the best mate
rial, and in the latest and most fashionable style,
and not to be surpassed in this or any other State
AS to neatness and durability.
Persons wanting work in his line, Wilde well
10 give him a call, As he is determined TO sell
10 them on the most accommodating terms. He
would state to persons at a distance, that if they
desire to ride one Of his fine saddles, and will ad-
dress him by letter, he will furnish them with a
superior article free of freight charge. All work
insured. He hopes by strict attentionio business
to merit a share of public patronage. Prices
moderate. JOHN T. GONMAN
May l, lS49.-F. =. copy.
N. B. Wanted immediately, as an Appren-
tice to the above business, a BOY of is or II
wears Of age-of Industrious habits, and good
moral character. To such an ore a good situa-
ton is offered. J. p. G..
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LIFE ASSURANCE.

The NATIONAL Loan FUND LIFE ASSURANCE So
GETTY, OF LONDON.
CAr1TAL SO, 900, GOO-SuRPLrs $25o,SOo'
TIME undersigned, as Agent for the above IN
n s%titutioD, is prepared to receive proposals Tor
Life Assurance, and to give all the necessary IN
formation on the subject. The Company has a
Local Board of Directors in the city of New York.
Under the direction and control Of this Board u
large portion Of the capital is invested, as an adj
ditional security to the American assureTs, andas
a ground OF claim on public confidence. The rates
of pI emium at this Office are as low, and the con-
ditions of the policy are as liberal as those ofany
other institution.
The prompt manner in which all losses have
been adjusted by this society, its high reputation,
together with the low rates of premium, present
great inducements TO such as are disposed to
insure.
Printed statements explanatory ofthe business,
and the advantages Of Life Assurance, will be
furnished on application TO.
Or in his absence, applications can be made to
DR.. G. F. Mason,
Medical Examiner, ChGrleStOlrn,
DR.. JOHN d. STARRY,
Medical Examiner, HarperS.F Ferry,
DR.. !. II. TAYLOR,
Medical Examiner, ShepherdStoWn.
Charlestown, Oct. 80, lS49.
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SOMETHING NEW.

z you are in want of that beautiful adornment
Il bf the Figure, a natural supply of Human
Hail, obtain a pot of Castor Oil Pomade. This
efic acious preparation for uourishiug, strength
enin G, and increasing the growth of the Hair
has now acquired its celebrity and sale through
the recommendations alone, of those who have
used it, and been really benefited by it. There
never was Pomaie introduced so deserving of
being known and recommended. From its
emo Ilient qualities it is unrlvalled, as a restora.
tive of the hair, and as an essential to the toilet
for nnourishing and JeauJying The Hair, promot-
ing itS grOuth, and preventing lis falling oJ or
II eexPels all scurf or %dandruf, and other i'm
puriiies of the skin, $50 very pcrnicio"s to the
healthy growth of the IIair,D and imParts to 1t
that clean, soft and v~ivifying appearance so de-
siratIe at all times, and the greatest deSiderat"m
to the toilet, whilst from its cooling and invigo-
rating properties it is equally Indispensable to the
nursery as the toilet.
Prepared only and sold by
HAMMOND q WALSH,
Chemists and Druggists.
Harpers. Ferrv, Feb. 5, 1850.
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CharlesSown, Jan. 80, 1850.
Chcap Groceries.

Cheap Groceries.
THlIE Subscribers pay special attention to this
l. branch iDf business, and would ask the at
tentIon ofIFmrmers and lI0usekeepers 10 their
large and general supply on hand, which they
pledge tlleIaa2lves TO sell, not only as low as they
can be bought in this town, but in the Valley
They ofFer at present:
S Has Horto Rico and NO. Sugar;
5 do. h,Id Bbls. N. o., Sugarhouse and
Poto Rico MoIaskes;
$500 lbsf loaf and Lnmp.Sngars;
5 BbIs. Crushed and PuIvcrised Sugar;
l5 Sacks Rio, Java, Mocha and hlaccareabo
Coffeea;
8 ChestsIEx,ra super Green and Black Teas ;
10 BoxeS Pine Apple and English Cheese;
10 Bills. Mater, Soda, and Wine Crackers;
8 Boxes white, Brown and CASTLE Soap;
3 do. Aaccaroni and Vermaciili;
Tierce Rice; ! Bale HIPS;
3 boxes Starch 9 Gross Backing:
10 Cases Preserves, Pickles and assorted Fruit;
3 Bbls. Green Cucumber Pickles;
90 Boxes Mould, Dip, Sperm, and Adaman'
tine CahdIes;
$50 Sackk &. A., and F. Salt J ton Rock do;
Together with all the smaIlGrarticlcs in This line,
which we will sell for cash or Country Prnduce.
All we wishlia a call. TATE & HOGFF.
January 80, 1850.
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u. STATES HOTEL,
HA~RPERS.FERRY VA.

4, VA.
vEHEundersigncd would respectfully inform the
d public, that he has leased the Hotel at Har-
pers-Ferry, date in the occupancy of Capt. Jo-
sEpH +. ABELL knownas the United States Aote!,
and is now prepared TO accommodate passengers
by the Rail Road, or travellers, in the most
comfortable manner. Those travelling IN the
Cars will find this a most agreeable Dining place,
where every fruit oil the season. and luxury that
can be had, will he served up in the most choice
style.
To The people ofthis and the neighh0ringC oun-
ties he would say, that his House shall always be
open for their reception and accommodation, as
he is determined to make their calls agreeable
His Bar shall contain the choicest Liquors-his
Table the best the market at1bcds-his Chambers
we'll furrnished-and his Stubling which is commO
dious, Shall contain the best prOvender and attend
ed by attentive hoStlers.
Give the House a call, aud Judge of its merits
for yourselves.
JAMES BATE WAGER.
Harpers-Ferry, April IL, 1913.