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The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-09-17

An Over True Tale is the following, no
doubt. 1t is related by Washington cor
respondent of the Baltimore Clipper:
About six months ago we noticed in the
city man apparently about forty years of
age. His clothes were threadbare, and
darned, and his hat was running fast to seed.
In conversation he was remarkably pleasant,
hut, when alone, he looked as though his
heart was breaking with trouble. He, how
ever, never told his grief, and his few ac-
quaintances were reluctant to ask him the
occasion of it. We suddenly lost sight Of
the gentleman, and could obtain no informa-
ton as to his whereabouts, until week ago,
when he was again to be soon in Washing
ton, on business. lie now looked cheerful,
was dressed in the latest style, and sported
gold watch and cable chain, and even had
his hair and whiskers died, to hide the sill
yer tell tales He had turned back the
wheels. ofthe car of time at least ten years.
The poor fellow was in love at the former
time and an office.seeker; now, he is hap
py married man and Government official
Something to put into the pot, and lady
to superintend the boiling, imparts, as those
who have experience say, an ineffable zest
to human existence.
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Those who doubt the ability Of the soutl

Those who doubt the ability Of the South
to manufacture her cotton, read the fol-
lowing:
Boarding the Lion IN his Den.-The
Boston Traveller notices as fact that cot
ton goods made by the Tuscaloosa Manu-
featuring Company Of ScottsvilIe, Alabama,
are now sold in the Boston market. This
is sign of the times not without its inter-
est. 1t denotes that cotton spinning has al
ready been brought to such perfection at the
South that she can compete with the man
ufactures of the East for the supply of their
own especial markets. At present the re-
mark doubtless applies to only the coarser
descriptions of merchandise. But all expe-
rience has proved that where success has at
tended the manufacture of these, that Of the
finer fabrics was sure TO follow in due season.
In noticing the establishment of a new
factory in Georgia, some time since, the
Augusta Chronicle took the occasion to re-
mark that the day was not far distant when
that State would be able to spin every bag
of cotton raised within its limits. To do so,
it said, would require only eight or ten
times as many spindles as are now in opera
ton in the State.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-09-17

Wherever we see vote taken, or q
demonstration made as to aiding public
improvements it is always cheering.
In St. Louis vote was ordered TO be
polled as TO whether the County Court
should subscribe 100000, as stock in
the Pacific Rail Road. The vote stood
4,24s in favor of subscribing, and 400
against Vicksburg Wing.
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The WooDvILLE REPUBLICAN is issued week
" at three dollars year, if paid in advance,
OF four dollars, if payment be delayed until
the expiration of six months.
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at 81 90 per
souare (which is ten lines) for the first inser-
hon, and fifty cents for each continuance.
The usual discount made to yearly advertisers.
Where the number of insertions are not mark
ed, they will be continued during the pleasure
of the publisher, and charged accordingly
ANNOUNCING CANDIDATES for State Offices.
$40 90; for county Offices SIS oO-invariably
in advance.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-09-17

ae aspersions of hbellers may be COM
pared to fuller's earth, which, though it
may seem dirty to you at first, only leaves
you more pure and spotIess when it is
rubbed ot.-Ezchange paper.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-09-17

Nor PARTIcULAR.-An Irishman was
requested by n lady, notorious for her
parsimonious niggard habits, to do
some handy work. The job was per-
formed to her complete satisfaction.
Pat" says the old miser, 81 must
treat you"
God bless yer honor, man," said
Pat.
(Which would ye prefer, glass OF
porter or a tumbIer of punch 7"
81 don't wish TO be troublesome,
ma'am," said the Hibernian, turning
round and winking at the thn-rbbed
butler, "but I'll take the one while
you're making the other"
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-09-17
A TRUE STORY.

While on visit to the North in the year
lsll. | was invited to party one evening
IN country town, place celebrated for
making boots and shoes, near the city OF
Boston. During the evening the old man
and wife. aud some ten or fifteen others. got
seated in one corner of the room, and
among the rest. After hearing a number OF
good stories told, | was called upon for one.
when | begged to be excused, not being in
the habit Of telling stories. "WeH, said
the old man, "can'tyou tell something about
New Orleans, and how the people there
make money so fast and get rich :"
"Why," said |, "if that is all You want to
know, can tell you very soon. Now, for
instance, suppose you so out to New Orleans
with stock of boots and shoes amounting
to some thirty thousand dollars, and am
already there with the same amount, you
open your stock and set up trade next door
10 me The store is so constructed that only
a board partition divides our two stocks of
goods WE'LL the Yellow Fever sets in
and you die whilst they are burying yon,
hire carpenter to come to my store and
take down the board partition as quick as
possible; you see, now, tnat the store is all
one, and the stock in trade is all mine. If
any of your friends should by chance call on
me TO know If | knew any thing about
yutr~effecrs -F~SvUTrr ~fFUffryYv -ansWer in
-. .. =
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-09-17

How TO EsLARoe VRGgrABLEs.-A
vast increase Of food may be obtained
by managing judiciousIy, systematcal-
~ carrying out for time the principle
ofincrease. Take for instance a pea.
Plant it in very rich ground. Allow it
TO bear the first year, say half a dozen
pods. Remove all others. Save the
largest single pea of these. Sow it in
the next year, and retain of the product
three pods only. Sow the largest one
| the following year, and retain one pod
Again select the largest, and the next
year the pod will by this time have
trebled its size and weight. Ever af'
forwards sow Che largest seed. BY
these means you will get peas, Tor an,
thing else,) of a bulk of which we a
present have no conception.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-09-17

Two Dutchmen travelling, took up
camp together at night. Being much
wearied by their days march they soon
fell asleep. After they had slept some
time, one of them was awakened by a
thunder storm. He got up much af-
frighted and called his companion to
him, as the day ofjudgment had come.
Lie down you fool" said the other
"do you think as how the day ofshudeg.
ment would come in the night"
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-09-17

Luther once said, Next to theology
give place to music, for thereby anger il
forgotten and the devil is driven away"
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-09-17

INFLUENCE OF ASSOCIATION retrlem.
ber once seeing an advertisement in the
papers, with which was struck, and
which will take the liberty of reading:
"Lost, in the Temple Coffee. house, and
supposed to be taken away by mistake,
an oaken stick, which has supported
its master not only over the greatest
part of Europe, but has been his cons
panion in his journeys over the inhos.
pitable deserts of Africa: whoever will
restore it to the writer will confer a
very serious obligation on the ADVERT
ser or If that be any object, shall re-
ceive recompense very much above
the value ofthe article restored" Now
here is man who buys n six.perny
stick, because it is useful and, totally
forgetting the triiling causes which first
made his stick Of any consequence.
speaks Of it with warmth and affection;
calls 1t his companion, and would hard
ly have changed it, perhaps, for the
gold stick which is carried before the
king. But the best and strongest ex.
ample of this, and of the customary
progress OF association, is in the passion
of avarice. A child only loves a guinea
because it shines; and, as 1t is equally
splendid, he loves gilt button as we'll.
In after life he begins TO love wealth,
because it affords him the comforts of
existence; and then loves it SO well;
that he denies himself the common
comforts of existence to increase IL.
The uniting idea is 50 totally forgot
ten, that it is completely sacrificed 10
the idea which it untes. Two friends
unite against the person TO whose in
PRODUCTION they are indebted for their
knowledge Of each other, exclude him
from their society, and ruin him by
their combination.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-09-17

CuRoUs FACrs.-It is a singular
fact, that within a space ofa little over
nine years there have been six Presi-
dents Of the United States: Van Buren,.
March Sd, is4l Harrison, from March
4th to April 4th le4l, Tyler, from
April 4th, ls4l, to March 4ih, ls45;
Polk, from March 4th, Is45, to March
4th, ls49; Taylor, from March 4th,
ls49, to July 9th, 1850; and on the
10th of July, 1850, Millard Fillmore
succeeded to the Office. Previous TO
that time there have been but eight
occupants Of the office during period
of fiftyStwo years,
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-09-17

A military officer being at sea, in a
dreadful storm, his lady who was sit
ting in the cabin near him, and filled
with alarm for the safety of the vessel,
was so surprised at his composure and
serenity. that she cried out
"My dear, are you not afraid7 How
is it possible that you can be so calm in
such storm"
He arose from his chair lashed to the
deck, and supporting himself by a pill.
lar of a bed place, he drew his sword,
and pointing it to the breast of his wife,
he exclaimed
"Are you not afraid1"
mo, certainly not" she replied.
"Whyl" said the officer.
Because" rejoined his lady, "I know
the sword is in the hand ofmy husband.
and he loves me too well to hurt me-"
Then" said he, remember. | know
in whom ! have believed, and he holds
the wind in his fist, and the waters in
the hollow ofhi hand.'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-12-20

of white beads scampering and running
races every way you could think of a.
bout the floor.
By hockey, il Sally Jones amt grit
there's no snakes. She fought fair
however, ] must admit, and neither tried
to bite or scratch, and when she could
fight no longer for the want Of breath,
she yielded handsomely. Her arms fell
down. by her side-her hair back over
the chair, her eyes closed, and there lay
a little plump mouth all in the AR.
Lord dad you ever see a hawk pounce
on a robin or a humble bee upon . clo-
yer top: I say nothing. Query, who
could. e
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yPNg9'g ceaRgR.
From Arlhur,s Home Gazette.

From Arihur's Home Gazette.
THE SUNBEAM AND THE RAIN DROP.
BY ELIzABETH G. BARBER
A sunbeam and a rain-drop met together in the
sky,
One afternoon in sunny June, when earth
was parched and dry
Each quarrelled for the precedence, Ctwas SO
the story ran,)
And the golden sunbeam, warmly, the quarrel
thus began.
aWhat we're the earth without me? leone
with beauty bright,
She smiles to hail my presence, and r~ejoices in
my light
Ideck the hill and valley, with many a lovely
hue,
give the rose its bushes, and the violet its
blue.
al steal within the window, and through the
cottage door,
And my presence like a blessing gilds with
smiles the broad earth DER;
The brooks and streams flow dancing, and
sparklingin my ray,
And the merry, happy children, in the golden
sunshine play"
Then the fearful rain-drop answered." Give
praise where praise is due,
The earth indeed were lonely without a smile
from you;
But without my visit, also, its beauty would de
cay,
The flowers droop and wither, and the stream
lets dry away.
~ give the flowers their freshness, and yol
their colors gay,
Nv Jewels would not sparkle, without you
sunny ray.
Since each upon the other, so closely must de
pend,
Let US seek the earth together, and our CON
mon blessings blend"
The rain-drops, and the sunbeams, came laugh
ing down to earth,
And Il woke once more to beauty, and to my
rad tunes Of mirth
The river and the streamlet went dancing o
their way, :,
And the rain-drops brightly sparkled in til
sunbeam's golden ray.
The dropping flowers looked brighter, thei
was fragrance in the air,
The earth seemed new created, there was gla'
ness everywhere;
And above the dark clouds, cleaning on Il
clear blue arch Of Heaven,
The RainbOsc in its beauty, like a smile OF 10
was given.
Twas a sweet and simple lesson, which t
story told, / thought, -.
Not alone and single handed our kindh'
deeds are wrought
Like the sunbeam and the Taindrop, work
gether, while we may,
And the bow of Heavens oEn promise sh
smile when our way.
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Manufacturing Establishment

Manufacturing Establishment
In Raleigh
JOSEPH woLTERING (for a number o
d years Foreman in the Raleigh and Castor Rail
Road Blacksmith ShoP) respectfully announces to
the citizens of Raleigh and the surrounding Coun-
ties, that he is prepared to manufacture
LOCKS, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
Guns and Pistols,
Carriage Springs, .MiHrOrk, Brass Castings
and in short, any thing in Machine and
Black smith GCork.
he rs ALSO PREPARED TO EXECUTE BELL HANG.
ING, AT H HORTEsT NOTICE
also has on rand an extensive assortment of
Locks of all kinds, at prices from 10 cents to 20
dollars :-Edgepools, an assortment Of fixes,
Drawing-knives, Hatchsts, Hammers, Files Of
various descriptions, and a number of articles in
his line too tedious to mention.
All orders faithfully execu.e ed at the lowest Pri.
ces, and new work entrusted to his care will be
warranted. Orders from a distance vii! be atten-
ded to and executed at the shortest notice. His
establishment will be found at the Raleigh Rail
road Depot
Repairing in his line performed with neatness
and desratch. Also, a general assortment Of Gun,
and PISTOLS constantly on hand.
JOSEPH WOLTERING
Raleigh, May 81, 1850. 40. 5n
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A Rich KIss.-"Ah Sally, give me
a kiss and be done with it.
81 won't, 50 there now.
"ril take it, whether or no
Do il if you dare.
So at il they went rough and tumble.
An awful destruction of starch now COM
menced. TIE bow of my cravat was
squat up in half shake. AT the next
bout. smash went shirt collar, and at the
same time some Of the head fastening
gave away. and down came Selly's HAIR
ike a food in a mill-dam broke loose
carrying away a half dozen combs. One
dig OF SalIy's elbow, and my blooming
rules wilted down TO a dish cloth. But
she had no time to boast. Soon her
neck taekling began to SILVER, parted at
the throat; and whoOrah came a string
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QQAQEI
MARGM@,

THE SUBSCRIBERS would respectfully
inform the public, that they have commenced
the business Of CARRIAGE and BUGGY
MAKING, in the T0cn Of PITTSBORO',
and are prepared to execute all work in their
line, in a neat and workman-iike manner
Those favoring them with their patronage, may
rely On having their work faithfully executed,
and Of the best materials.
GORMAN & BARBEE.
Pittsboro', Nov. "a, 1850. I3-6m
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e g R Q g s
TAKING THE CENSUS.

Il Is well known that some rich scenes >
occur during the progress of the census Ia
king ; aud the following Is one of EN-,
which the writer, an eye and ear-witness,
vouches for.
There's the devil, with his book again,
for the d'rectoryl' shouted a junior Of the
family, to the maternal head, above stairs,
Who presently appears. is it the heads of
the family We want, sure? but last week ye
wanted our N for the directory, an
nov We want our heads A free country,
sure. when ones head isn't safe Be of,
an bad luck till We, an all like ye!
After some explanation, the questions in
order were asked.
who is the head Of the family?
Ann Phelin, yer honor, the same IN old
ireland for ever
How many males in the family
Three males a day, an paraties for din
nsr, an
But how many men and boys?
Och, why there's a .ould man an boy,
an three children that died five years since
heaven rest their souls, the swatest jewell
that liver
But how many are now livingT
sMeself an me daughter Judy, ye see
a n a jewel Of a girl she is, indeed
Have YOU no men in the familyT
'Sosra the one the ould man work
hard BY day, and Patrick is not at home a
all, but to his males and bed
How many are subject to military duty
Never a one. Patrick and the ould ma
belongs to the Imurets, and sure, finer looE
ing sowlgers we're niger born did yc nc
see them the day the ould Gineral was bul
isdf 'Twould have made your heart bea
to see two such gintale, well behave
boys
How many are entitled to vote?
WHY the ould man and meself, and j.
dy; and warent it we that beat the native
and wings, an all, and elected ould GeI
eral jackson over 'em all? Sorra the da
when he died and disappointed us all, for
fne man was be-
How many colOred persons in your taI
ilyr o.
Mayors. did ye name mayors? On
man, and don't be after insulting me Ou
man, an niver ask me for me senses agi
yer out Of yer senses, yerself. Begone a
don't bother me-
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NEW STORE.

One Door Above r Smiths Old Corner.
RALEIGH, ". C.
EVANS & WILLIAMS would respectfully
Ii inform their friends and the public general
ly, that they have opened a Store on Fayetle-
vile Street, one door above Richard Smiths
where they will keep constantly on hand a full
supply of
Dry Goods. Hardware, Cutlery. GrOce-
Ties, &C., &c.
and indeed every thing usually found in similar
establishments. They present the following a.
specimens of their Stock:
Brocade French Cashmere,
Embroidered Silk and CTape, and Norwich
Lustres,
Chameleon Turks Silks and Poplins,
French Cashmere and Delaines,
Chameleon, figured and black Alpacas,
Velvet neck Ribbons and Belts.
French worked ColoIs and CUTS,
Embroidered Ribbon and velvet Trimmings,
Scalloped linen cambJie HandkeJchiefs and
Gloves,
Bonneis, Ribbons, and ATtificials,
Ginghams and Prinis-a large lot,
French Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings,
BeaveT-cloIh, Tweeds, and Kentucky Jeans.
Red and white Flannel, and Linsey and Plain
Shawls,
Kerseys, Negro and bed Blankets,
Brown and bleached Domestics, B~ed-ticking,
Tablecloths and Diaper,
Ladies' cotton, merino and silk Hose. Also,
Ladies' fine Walking Shoes and GaiteSs,
j. Miles and Son fine Pegged Boots,
Cali, Kip, and coarse Brogans-a good assert
ment,
Hats and Caps Of every description,
1 GutleTv CrorkaVv Shades Chowals sr.ea.
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CANDY MANUrACToRY

RALEIGH CANDY MANDATORY
THE SUBSCRIBER would take this meth
cd of informing Dealers in CANDY, that he
has procured the services of a Superior Work
man ; and has made a great improvement in his
CANDY and he hopes, by attention to the
business, to merit the custom Of North Carolina
Merchants.
He would say that it is ar much to the inter-
est Of North Carolina Merchants to sustain a
Candy Factory, as to himself. He warrants
his Gandy 10 be as good, in every respect, and
as cheap as it can be bought this side of Balti-
more.
All he asks is one trial, to convince any one
that he can and will sell as cheap and as good as
can be found anywhere.
He also keeps on hand a good assortment Of
SEGARS, RAISINS, Engravings in Frames
and without Frames NUTS, Of various kinds
and many articles in the Confectionery line not
necessary to mention.
He will, in a short time, commence the man.
ufacturing Of all kinds Of FANCY CANDIES
such as Sugar, Almond, Plan, Mint drops, and
Candies for dressing Cakes.
His establishment may be found directly op-
posite the Market House, on Fayetteville Street
l.. B. WALKER.
Raleigh, Sept. Is, 1850. 3-G.
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no RFR0&A0gR@o

THE SUBSCRIBER has succeeded in pro-
curing the services of a superior Workman and
any article which the Ladies may want in the
Fancy Baking line, am confident can please
in every respect.
Parties furnished with every thing nice on
the best terms. Give me a fair trial, and then
il | do not give satisfaction every way, there
will be no charge made.
L. B. WALKER.
Raleigh, Sept. IS, 1850. ST..
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THE LADIES.

ME have on hand every kind Of Chill
w DREN'S CLOTHING, that we can
sell much cheaper than they can be made up in
this country. Overcoats, Sacks, Jackets and
Pants-attached and detached. Send in your
orders, together with the measure and age.
OLIVER & Proctor.
November 8, 1850. If
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REGALTA, EMBLEMS, BANNERS,

TIME Subscriber is prepared to furnish Diyis-
Il ions of the Sons Of Temperance with REGA-
LA, oil all descriptions, both for Subordinate and
Grand Divisions, EMBLEMS, JE Wells, and
every article needed by the Order Of the Sons Of
Temperance, at Northern Manufacturers prices,
and warranted 10 be Of the best materials. As he
is Agent for extensive Manufacturers at the North.
the Subscriber is also prepared to have executed
in the finest style, BANNERS, SEALS, &c,
and for which, orders are respectfully solicited.
A. M. GORMAN.
Raleigh, April 10, 1850. "a.
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The North Carolina

The North Carolina
Mutual Life Insurance Company.
MAGB3Rm9 Ne Ga
THE above Company has been IN ope-
= ration nearly one year, under the i'm
mediate supervision of
DR.. Chas. E. Johnson, President,
VIM. D.. Haywood, Vice President,
James F. Jordan, Secretary,
WIN. H. Jones, Treasurer,
Perrin Busbee, Attorney,
Dr. Charles E. J9hnSOn' Medical Board Of
DR.. R. 3. Haywood, Generalization
s. ply! EiIl s H. !; Scout. Executive Com.
j. Hefsman, Gen =. agent.
During this time more than 500 Policies have
been issued with an increasingdemand o rinform.
alton on the subject of Life Insurance.
This Company is working under the most lib.
eral Charter known to Life Companies. The 9Th
Sec. is as follows:
Be itfi1ther enacted, That the husband may
insure his own life, for the sole use and benefit Of
his wife or children, and in case ofthe death of ths
husband, the amount thus insured shall be paid
over to the wife or children, or their guardian. II
under age, for theirown use, free from all the
claims OF the representatives Of the husband or any
Of his creditors.
Organized on principles purely mutual, the life
members participate in the SCh0Ie of the profits.
Besides, the insured is allowed to use annual di.
videndsin the renewal of Prem iums.
Slaves are insured for a term of from one to FIVE
years, Tor 2-3ds their value.
All losses ofthe Company are paid within nine.
~ days after satisfactory proof is furnished.
No California risks have or will be taken.
Blanks and Pamphlets containing Charter, Bye.
Laws, &c. can be had on application at the office
Of the Company. or any of the Agencies.
AGENTS FOR THE COMPANY
} Hersman, George T. Cooke, W. Whitaker,
G. E. B. Singellary, Travelling Agents for NORTH
Carolina, &C., and 8. J. Young, for South Caro-.
lima.
Communications should be addressed, pos
paid, to JAMES F. JORDAN,
Secretary.
April 10, 1859. lily.