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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-07

NEW YORK BY GAS LIGHT.-Goldsmith's
l Gems OF Penmanship, containing various exam
piles OF the caligraphc art-$2
Sir Edward Graham, or Railway Spectators, by
Catharne Sinclair--37c
New York by Gas Light by G. C. Foster, author OF
"New Y ork in Slices"-25c
No. Boston edition of Shakespeare, containing Mid
summer Nights Dream"-25c
The Queens Neckace OF, the Secret History OF the
Court Of Louis XXI. By A. Dumas-50c
New York, Boston and Philadelphia Papers, lor ia
nuary26
The Texan Captain and the Female Snuggler
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-07

LIMITATION BRANDY.--I5 half pipes for
IL saleby
ia 25 DAVENPORT, ALLEN & CO.
MpURNING FLUID. OF extra quality and purity,
-HD constantly on hand, and for sale by
ia 25 E. j. PICOT
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-07

EAMILY FLOUR.--Several choice brands of
y Family Flour, in store and for sale by
fe2 SHIELDS & SOMERVILLE.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-07

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Silver, pure; Oxide do
~ Sulph. Morphia do Quinine Chinodine; Cho-
roto.m; Santonine Neratrne; 1odide Mercury; do
Lead do Sulphur; together with all the latest chemical
and pharmaceutical preparations constantly receiving
for sale by ALEX. DUVAL, Druggist,
ia % lat Nj ain street.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-07

MDkiNCIPE CIGARS.-We have Just received
H. additional supply ofPrncpe Cigars, OF the same
brands those which have heretofore given 60 much
satisfaction. PURCELL, LADD d. co,
ia22 90 Main street. corner 18th.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-07

xA DWELLING HOUSES FOR SALE
LiI We offer for sale privately, two desirable tene-
lnens just finished, on Ross street, the Richmond
House Terms accommodating.
fe DUNLOP, MONCURE g. co.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-07

Hp NJ. ZIMMERMAN, ISL Main street,
HE Eagle Square, has just received, and offers for
American Fancy Goods, such as Baskets, Carriages,
Cradles, Toys Mats, Brooms, Brushes, &c, &c, to
which he calls the attention of purchasers For sale by
R. M. ZIMMERMAN,
de7 Isl Main street, Eagle Square
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-07

SHEAF OATS.-5O bales SHEAF OATS,
- prime quality, for sale by
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-07

4 LEO bbs and half bbs Gray's superior Pale
N Ale, received, per schr Jos. Lybrand, for sale by
ia 25 j. g. F. CLENDlNING.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-07

nYE WOODS AND DYES.-l have just re-
II ceived large assortment of the above named ar
ticles, such as Logwood, chip and ground Redwood,
Indigo; Annatto, &c &c. all of which will be sold on
the most reasonable terms. A. BODEKER,
de5 Apothecary and Druggist, No. II Main st.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05

medlately on receipt of the same from the Treas
ury; and 1t shall not be lawful TO allow mileage
to any Gran0 Juror Cor more than one travel to
and from the Court House, at any term.
Sec. 2. BE ii further enacted, That at each term
OF said courts, an allowance shall be entered of
record for the compensation allowed by law to the
ballffs summoned and attending said courts, not
more than three IN NUMBER in favor OF the sheriff;
and upon the certificate of such allowance under
the seal OF the Court, a warrant on the State
Treasury shall be issued in favor of the Sheriff,
or TO his order, for such compensation, which,
when SO received BY him, shall be by him imme-
dlately paid to the bailiffs entitled thereto
Sec 8. he Il fnrther enacted, That it shall be
the duty of the sheriff of each county, immeS-
ately after the Presidential election in every year
In which the same shall be held to make out a list
OF the clerks and returning officers of said eec-
ton, with statement of the number ofdays they
were necessarily engaged in conducting and cer-
tlying the same, verified on his oath. which said
list shall be filed and recorded in the Probate
Clerks' otflce OF such county, and upon copy of
said list and statement certified under the seal
OF the Probate Court, being presented to him the
Auditor OF Public Accounts shall issue bis war
rant in favor Of the Sheriff for the sum OF the fees
OF said officers. according to law, and on receipt
OF the same, the sheriff shall pay to the parties
entitled, the amounts severally due to them for
said service, without deduction.
Sec. 4. Be ii further enacted, That il any Sher-
1T, after having received said moneys from the
Treasury, as hereinbefore provided, shall wilfuly
or fraudulently neglect to pay to any of said par
ties their said compensation, on demand made of
him, such sheriff. on conviction thereof upon in
dictment or presen:ment shall be fined in an
amount equal to three times the amonnt so with
he'd, and shall, moreover, be removed from Office,
Sec. 5. BE ii further enacted, That hereafter, it
shall not be lawful for the Clerk OF any Circuit
Court to issue his certificate for mileage and at
tendance to any person. as petit juror, at any
term, unless such person shall have been actually
empannelled and served as SUCH
Sec. 6. Bet further enacted, That this act take
effect be in force from and after the first day
of April next, and that all acts and parts OF acts
conflicting with the provisions of this act be, and
the same are hereby repealed.
JOHN J. AicRAE,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
JOHN |. GUION,
President Of the Senate, pro tenn.
Approved March 8, 1850.
JOHN A. QUITMAN.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05
To Death.

Methinks it were no pain to die,
On such an eve, when such sky
Ger canopies the West.
To gaze my fill on yon calm deep,
And, like an infant, fall to sleep
On earth, my mothers breast.
There's peace and welcome in yon sea
Of endless blue tranquility:
The clouds are living things;
l trace their veins of liquid gold,
see Them solemnly unfold
Their soft and feecy wings.
These be the angels that convey
Us weary children of day
Life's tedious nothing Ger
Where neither passions come, nor woes
To vex the genius ofrepose,
On Deaths majestic shore.
No darkness there divides the way,
With startling dawn and dazzling day;
But gloriously serene
Are the interminable plains
One fixed, eternal sunset reigns
Ger the wide, silent scene.
! cannot doff all human fear;
l know the greeting is severe
To this poor shell of clay;
Yet come, 0, DEATH thy freezing kiss,
Emancipates! thy rest is bliss!
would were away.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05
MISCELLAN EOUS.
Wedding Excursion.

The evening ceremony was performed
which made Tim and Rachel unit, and
the company had "hquored" all around
Tim having previously "talked it up with
Rachel, coldly announcing the desperate
resolution of starting the next morning on
a great tour of observation.
"He had always bin tn hum," he said,
sand never seen nuthin, and now he was
goin straight to G, and afore he come
back he would see a steamboat, if there
was such thing, anyhow" :"
The village of C. was about fifty
miles distant lying on the Ohio river, a
Journey there from Tins residence in those
days was deemed great undertaking.
Some of them thought Tim had taken leave
of his senses, or certainly he was not in
earnest but he assured them he was, and
the next morning, tackling up sold Gray
and putting in a supply of pork and beans
for the journey, Tim and the now Mrs.
Higgins started off on their bridal tour.
The second day the hopeful pair without
accident arrived at C.. Just as they
were entering the town it so happened
that the steamboat Pennsylvania was round.
ing in, to make the landing. Tim caught
sight of her smoke pipes, and in an ecstacy
Of wonder and delight, cried out
"There she comes now, by hockey
Look at her, Rach! Jerusalem! jest as
Squire Stockely said-smokes like a foller
She's coming in to shore, tn! Jemina! wha
a creek! furder cross than from our house
to Shadows mill!-ain't it, Rach! See
they are tying up the varmint with hal
ter. Wonder if it's skeery and pulls
Here's post, let's tie Gray and go dowr
to the crltter."
.Thunderl what's that! How it snort
You better keep away from it, Tim," salt
Rachel; sit mought swaller you down like
winkin!'
81 amt afeard," said Tim; "folks ar,
coming off ont now. She's good.natured
reckon. only spirited"
By this time "Gray" was made fast
and Tim and Rachel were moving eau
tiousIy In the direction of the boat.
"No baking, Rachel; I'm going on t
her."
The plank was out, and Tim, followe
closely by Rachel, boldly walked up, an
soon stood alongside the engine.
"See how she sweats! they must hay
put her through" said Tim. II say, oil
hoss,'' said Tim, addressing the engineer
"moye her jints a leetle; wants to Sc
how she travels"
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05

"She'l move diectly replied the man
of steam: better keo out of her way"
Tim and Rachehow wended their way
to the main deck, ad so completely were
they absorbed with What they saw, that
they did not Observable preparations ma
king for her departue. At the last warn
ing tap of the bell, I'm thought there must
be meeting somewhere but had no idea
it was anything wlch concerned him.
At length, as Tim Afterwards expressed it,
''she began to breath hard, and the water
begin to smash," andTin for the first time
observed that they wre in the midst of the
river.
"HeIlo here, old hosg' screamed Tim;
81 say, cap'n, what youbout!-where you
goin tu!"
They were now uher full headway,
and Tim saw the towrnnd old Gray dis
appear like magic.
Thunder! why don't you hold her in!"
roared Tim; "she's running away! What'll
| do? Q Lord! Cuss thecritter!-can't she
be brought to!'
A wag, however. vlo comprehended
poor Tins predicamelt, observed:
"You are in for it nov, my friend: we
don't stop again till we etto New Orleans y
Il told you TO keep way from the in.
fernal varmint, Tim Higgins" screamed
Rachel. "Now what airlh will become
of u.s."
Tim was in despair AT this momen
the steamers whistle Uttered one of it:
sharpest notes, and Tins hair stood on end
"She's loose, squeiin' and kickin'n
shrieked Tim. 20 Led! Rachel we are
LOST and in the absene of the knowledge
of any prayer, he triedto repeat part o
the blessing he had head Deacon SniVelly
ask at the table.
By this time the caFain had learned o
poor Tins misfortuneand kindly ordered
the boat to land, and I'm and Rachel once
more stood on terra frma. Footing i
back with all despato, they found ole
Gray still fast at the psf, and not many
minutes elapsed beforelis head was turned
homeward, with Tim and Rachel, VIII,
were perfectly satisfie with what thel
had seen of the world i general, and rhei
experience in steamboting in particular
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05
The Hero President

We extract the following article from
the Home Journal, one of the first literary
papers Of the age. 1t speaks Of glorious
old Buena Vista as he deserves to be spo4
ken of:
The "hero-President'' has been more
truthfully described than any man we ever
read much Of before seeing. One who had
not learned how extremes touch in man
ners the most courtly polish and tbs ,mI9st
only, with that complete putting of every
one in his presence at ease, which is looked
upon in England as the result of high breed
ing; and which Gen. Taylor's manners ef-
feet, without the slightest thought given to
the matter, apparently, and with the fullest
preservation of dignity. "Rough and
Ready" in this way, an English Duke
would be, as well; and, by the way, his
readiness is of a simplicity and genuine
ness which it is wonderful indeed to find
so high on the ladder of preferment! There
were but six or eight persons in the room
when the party we accompanied were pre-
sented 10 the President; and the conversa-
ton, for the ten minutes we were there,
was entirely unstudied, and between HIM
self and the ladies only. But we should
have been anywhere struck with the in
instant directness, obviousness, and prompt
and close-hitting immediateness with which
he invariably replied to what was said.
Let it be ever SO mere trife, the return
thought was from the next link of assocla-
ton. Nest great men, diplomatists and
politicians particu larly, go ''about the bush"
little for reply to remark, emitting
the more obvious and simpler answer 1t
might suggest, for the sake, perhaps, OF an
appearance of seeing more scope in the
bearing of the matter. But Taylor-we
thought we could make certain, even from
these few brief moments of observation
has no dread of your seeing his mind ex-
actly as it works, and has no care whatever
except to think and speak truthfully what
comes first, regardless of any policy or man
agement of its impression on the listener.
The KEY of his voice, at the same time,
is that Of thorough frankness, good humor,
unconsciousness of observation, while his
smile is easy and habitual. The grace
with which these out-of-door characteristics
accompany a mouth of such indomitable
resolution, and an eye of such searching
and inevitable keenness, explains, perhaps,
the secret of the affection that is so well
known to have been mingled with the conf
ding devotion felt for him throughout the
army. 1t is impossible to look upon the
old hero, we should say. without loving
and believing in him.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05
MOtherlesS MarV.

BY MRS. GEORGIANA NJ. SYKES.
She could not know no mothers breast
Might pillow her young head,
That on her brow, with mingled tears,
Baptismal dews were shed;
And yet the baby seldom smiled,
Or glowed with infant glee,
As conscious that each fond caress
Was given mournfully.
But when, one autumn day, | brought
The wild flowers had found,
Aster and golden-rod, that grew
Beside burial mound:
She could not know from whence they came
And yeta spring she gave,
To grasp within her tiny hand
Those fowerets Of the grave;
And smiled, as if she there had won
Her rightful joy at last;
AS if her soul from shadows dim
To sudden sunshine passed.
Scarce were those wild flowers faded, ere
The babe had won its rest;
Beneath that mound, its fair young head
Had found its mothers breast
NOrlcich, Conn.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05
AN ACT regulating the payment of the fees Of
]. A. QUITMAN.

AN ACT regulating the payment Of the fees Of
Clerks and returning officers of Presidential
elections, and of grand jurors and baiiffs in the
Circuit Courts, and for other purposes.
Sec. L. Be IL enacted By the Legislature Of the
State of Mississippi, That on the discharge of the
Grand Jury in the Circuit Courts of this State,
it shall hereafter be the duty oil the Judges of said
Courts, to require each seAeral juror empannel-
led and acting as such, to prove his mileage and
attendance, as allowed by law, in open court: and
it shall be then and there, the duty Of said courts,
to enter an order on their minutes in favor Of the
sheriff for the same, of the certificates Of such ju-
rors payable out of the State Treasury copy
whereof, being certified to the Auditor of Public
Accounts, under the seal of said court, a warrant
shall be issued for the amount so certified, paVa-
BILE to the sheriff OF order, from which the'sher-
if shall pay the several claims Of said Jurors inn
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT, }

0RAND OULf. OCI' Is 1910.
Northern mail, via Raymond. leaves Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, at A. NJ. Arrives
same days at s, P. NJ.
Southern mail, via Fayette, leaves Monday
Wednesday and Friday, at 6, A. NJ. Arrives
same days at 6, Pm.
Northern mail, via Louisville, per river, ar
fves twice week, irregular, and is made up
on Wednesday and Saturday at Pm.
Southern mail, via New Orleans, per river,
arrives four times week, irregular; is made
up on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Saturday at 5P.M.
Miken's Bend, once week. Arrives on
Monday at 10, NJ, and leaves same day at ], Pm
Office hours, from s, A. NJ, to sundown-
Sundays from to 10, Am.
]. C. GRIFFING, P. M.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05
Insolyent Notice.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

- IL
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, SIS.
To all persons interested in the estate OF
Alexander Torrey, deceased,
TTPUN reading and filing the report OF
| Phillip H. Torrey, surviving Admins
traitor of the estate of said deceased, at
the January Term, A. d. 1850. ofthe Pro,
bate Court of said county, it was ordered
by the Court that said estate be declared
insolvent. and that publication be made in
the Port Gibson Herald and Correspon-
dent, public newspaper printed and pub
Iished in said county, for the space OF six
months, requiring the creditors of said es-
tate to file their claims against the same,
probated according to law, with the Clerk
of said Court, on or before Tuesday, the
first day of October, 1850, or said claims
will be barred. and that like notice be
nosted at the Court House door of said
county.
- WITNESS the Hon. JAMES A.
rs MAXWELL, Judge of the Probate
g8SNJ court of Claiborne comfy at
the Court House thereof the
Fourth Monday of March, A. D. 1850:
FRED. J. POOR, Clerk.
March 81, 1850 9l-om
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05
Mat arrangements
OF THE
PORT GIBSON POST OFFICE.
OF THE

PORT GIBSON POST OFFICE.
The Northern mail arrives every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, at 10 o'clock, A. M,
and departs same days at | o'clock, P. NJ.
Southern mail, every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday, at 3 o'clock, M. and departs same
days at l24 o'clock, NJ.
Gallatin mail arrives every Tuesday evening
and departs every Wednesday morning,
The Northern mail closes at II O'Clock, NJ,
and the Southern at half past IL, A. NJ.
Office open from sun rise to sun set, (Sun-
davs excepted) &c. MELCHOIR, P. NJ.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05
R. MORRIS. JAMES GILLESPIE
R. MORRIS & Co.,
COLLECTING AMP
AGE NCY .

HEAD QUARTERS Al
JACKSON, Miss, and MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Visit every Post Office in Miss. and Alabama
Five Times a Year.
REFER to-. d. B. Debow, w. O.
duncan & Co, New Orleans; fireman
Hunt, ESQ.,, Publisher Merchants Maga.
zzIne, New York; w. p. Mellen, Esq,
Natchez; Hon. Jacob Thompson, Hon.
Jefferson ,s Davis, Washington City; Gen.
~ Duncan, Philadelphia; O. o. Wood,
Ysi Tsn' Esq, vicksburgi Prof. b. Silliman
April l3, ls4s,
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05
.TmSt Arrived, SO Negroes,

r HAVE just received lot of so Ne
yroes direct from Richmond, Va, which
added to the lot | had on hand, make a
fine lot of 80 Negroes, consisting of Field
Hands, House Servants and Carriage Orr
yers. Cooks, Washers and Ironers, one
No. Carpenter, two Blacksmiths, two
fine Seamstress, several fine Ladies Maids
and Nurses. :,
Those wishing to purchase will do well
TO call soon, as [ am determined to sell
them as soon as possible at a small ad-
vance on Richmond cost.
JOHN ID. JAMES.
Forks Road, Natchez.
Morob 90 1850. 3l-3t
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05
/. O. O. z.

aosPITALER ENcAMrmENT, No. z, hold their
regular meetings in Port Gibson, on the first
and third Saturday evenings of every month.
w. A. NOURSE, Sec'ry.
FRANKLIN LODGE, No. 5, hold their regular
meetings in Port Gibson, every Tuesday eve
ming. WIN. F. EISELY, Sec'ry.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05

% We copy the following from the KNIcK-
ERBocKER, for January. tits introduced to the
readers of that well known Magazine with the
remark
sit will reach every mothers heart. 1t re-
fers to the death of an infant daughter of VIII
LIAM H. BRISTOL, ESQ, of New Haven, Conn }
that survived its mother but few months"
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05
TIMES AND PLACES OF HOLDING

TINES AND PLACES OF HOLDING
MEETINGS OF THE DIFFERENT INsTITU-
TIoNs IN CLAIBORNE COUNTY.
Masonic,
CLINTON Royal ARCH CHAPTEE, No. 2, hold
their regular or stated meetings, in Port Gibson,
on the third Saturday OF every month.
WASHINGTON LODGE, No. 8, hold their regu-
lar or stated meetings, in Port Gibson, on the
second Saturday evening Of every month.
GRAND GULF LoDGE, No. Al, hold their
regular or stated meetings, in Grand Gulf, on
the first Saturday evening Of every month.
CARPENTER LODGE, U. D., hold their regula:
meetings at Rocky Springs, Claiborne county
Hiss, on the Atm Saturday morning of each
month, at 9 o'clock.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05

There is not an enemy so stout as to
storm and take the fortress of the mind,
unless its infrmity turn traitor, and fear
unbar the gates.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05
have Just received from Richmond, Va,
30 XikeLu Negroes,

consisting of Field Hands, House Servants.
and one good Blacksmith, which will sell
ON accommodating terms. This lot will be
followed by others, as the demand may
warrant.
Approved New Orleans acceptances will
be taken in payment for Negroes.
JOHN HUNTER.
Grand Gulf. March IL, 1850. 29-H
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05
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AND
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NJ subscription will be taken for a shorter
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! ADVANCE. Merchants advertising by the year
as per agreement -
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Is nsual business, without separate charge.
FEES FOR ANNOUNCING CANDIDATES.
For District and state ounces, $IU OO
= County Offices, 10 90
Members of Board of Police, 90
Magistrates and Constabes, 90
With sufficient quantity OF tickets.
Extra tickets, per hundred. 90
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charge.
The bill for each advertisement is due at the
maturity or dscontinuance Of the same.
All letters or communications, to insure at
tpntion most be post paid.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-04-05
s. of II,

PoRT GIBSON DIVISION, No. 8, hold their
regular meetings in Port Gibson, every Friday
evening.
CLAIBORNE DIVISION, No. %, hold their regu.
'ar meetings, in Port Gibson, every Wednesday
evening.
CRANE CUR DtmsE0E, No. 90, hold their
regular meetings, ia Grand Gulf. every We'd
Nesday evening.
UNox DIwsIoE, No. rs, hold their regular
meetings at Rocky Springs, every Saturday
afternoon.
BURToxros DIVISION, No. I09, hold their
regular meetings, at Buronton, every Saturday
afternoon.