davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22
MISCELLAN E0US.

THE BIBLE.-The true reason why some
literary men disbelieve the Bible IS the
one given by DIR. Johnson: because they
are ignorant Of its contents. :" And the
same may be the reason why SO many
readers fail even to read the "took divine. !"
Mrs. Ellis, in her "Poetry Of Life" has
we'll said: With our established ideas OF
beauty, grace pathos and sublimlty, either
concentrated in the minutest point, or ex-
tended to the widest range, we can derive
from the scriptures kind Of qualification
not to be found in any other memorial OF
the past or present time. From the worm
that grovels in the dirt, to the levlathan
in the foaming decp-from the moth that
corrupts the secret treasure, to the eagle
that scars above the clouds-frnm the wild
beasts of the desert, to the lamb within the
Shepherds fold-from consuming locusts,
TO the cattle on a thousand hills-from the
rose OF Sharon to the cedar of Lebanon
from the clear crystal stream, gushing from
The finty rock, to the wide waters of the
deluge-from the barren waste, to the fruit
ful vineyard, and the land flowing with
milk and honey-from the lonely path of
the wanderer to the gathering Of amighty
multitude-from the tear that falls in secret
to the din of battle and shout of triumph
ant hosts-trom the cottage to the throne
from the mourntr clad in sackcloth, to
the prince in his purple robes-from the
cravings of the worm that dieth not, to the
seraphic vision of the blessed-from the
still small voice, to the thunders of OmnR-
otence-from the depths of hell, to the re-
gious Of eternal glory-there is no degree
of beauty or deformity. no tendency to good
or evil, no shade of darkness or CLEAN
of light, that does not come within cogni-
Fancy of the Holy Scriptures, and therefore
there is no expl ession or conception of the
mind that may not mere find correspond
ING picture; no thirst for excellence that
NAV not meet with its full supply, and no
condition of humanity excluded from the
ultimate scope of adaptation and sympathy.
comprehended in the language and spirit
of the Bible.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22
Anecdote of Adams and CLAW.

When these distinguished Statesmen
were at Ghent, negotiating our treaty with
Great Britain, they occupied a room togcth-
er. Mr.. Clay who has always been a
warm admirer Of female beauty, had often
remarked the comely looks of their cham
bemald, and had once or twice joked with
Mr.. Adams, about her. One morning he
arose some time after Mr. Adams, and on
his way to the breakfast table he met the
pretty maid referred to. Saluting her in
his blandest style, and IN his usual easy
and graceful manner, while smile PLAYED
upon his countenance, he solicited the plea
sure ofa kiss. 1t may here be necessary
to state that Mr.. Adams' eyes always pre-
sented watery appearance, which at times
made him look as il in tears. The cham
bermaid not knowing the cause, we pre-
sumo. replied to Mr.. Clay, with the great
est simplicity imaginable, "Mr. Clay;
do not like to disobige you, but you must
excuse me, when assure you that have
just refused Mr.. Adams the same liberty,
a0ih tears IN his ges''-We need not
say that Mr.. Clay had too much galantry
to press his suit; but he subsequently met
Mr.. Adams; who joined him in hearty
laugh.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22

CUTTING IT THIcK-A correspondent
Of the Boston Post rdates the following
story:
Many years since tlere did dwell in a
certain town not hundred miles from that
tar-iamed place whereorthodox divines are
fitted up for their procession and calling,
a certain d. D., NOTORIOUS for his parsimo-
niousness, which would occasionally run
into the widest extremes,
Like apeach that's got the yalers,
With it's meannes, bustin' out"
One day this doctel Of divinity Glanced
into hat store in thi<city, and after rum
maging over the wars selected an ordina-
ry looking hat-put iton his reverend head
-ogled himself in th' glass-then asked
the very lowest price fit-teiling the ven-
der that if he could get it cheap enough
he thought he might buy it.
"But," said the halter, '.that hat is not
good enough for ytu to wear-here is what
you want" showing one of his best beavers.
Ills the best an afford though" re-
turned the theoloian.
"Well, there, dctor-l'll make YOU a
present Of that bet beaver, if you'll wear
it and tell your frpnds whose store it came
from-i'i warrant you'll send me custom
ers enough to getmy money back with
interest; you are pretty extensively ac-
quainted."
"Thahk you-hank you!' said the doc
tor-his eyes cleaning with pleasure at
raising castor SO cheaply-"how much
may this beaver b, worth?"
1--WE sell that knd Of hat for eight dol
lars" replied the nan of nap.
"And the other" continued the rever-
end gentleman,
Three"
The man of sermons put on the beaver
looked in the glas-then at the three
dollar hat.
Il think sir" sad he-taking off the
beaver and holdin in one hand as he
donned the cheap qiIe," Il think sir"
that this hat will alswer my purpose full
as well as the best
but you had bitter take the best one,
sir; it costs you nomore.' y
"B-u-t -t-b-u-t" eplied the parson hes
itatingly-I didn't ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
you would as lieI would take the cheap
one-and leave the other-and, perhaps
you would not mint giving me the differ
ence in five dollar bill"
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22
NO. 0G.


pay for stock in that Bank. The first and several
other calls on the stock had been paid prevoast6
the discount the note, which was made to raise
funds to pay further call. The first call had
been paid in cash, at the time required by the
charter, consequently there was no reason for
the court below to decide the subscription void.
Clayton, Held that Lewis was bound to
pay the note, which he had given TO obtain the
discount TO be applied to the payment Of lis snb
scription for stock in tie same Bank. Also that
it was valid contract for stock
The dissolution Of this Bank by Judgment ce
forfeiture, made no difference inthe result. The
Trustees appointed upon such Judgment. succeed
70 all the rights Of the Bank. He is 10 collect and
pay the debts. The amount due for stock is as
much debt, as any other liability. The stock
holders are bound 10 pay all that is due and in ar
rears for stock, if necessary lor fund for the
payment of the debts of the Bank The indivi-
dual stockholders are not Liable ltr The Debts of
the Bank, in their paiyate capacity. Judgment
affirmed
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22

A ScRUpuLoUs WITNEss.-An eminent
lawyer was employed in an action against
the proprietors of the Rockingham coach.
On the part ofthe defendant, the coachman
was called. His examination in chief be-
ing ended, he was subject to the lawyers
cross examination. Having held up the
fore-6nger Of his right hand to the witness,
he warned HIM to give precise answer to
every question, and not to talk about what
he might think the question meant, and
proceeded thus:
"You drive eth Rockingham coach!"
mo sir, do not
"Why, man, did you not tell my learned
friend so this moment?"
"No, sir, did not"
"Now, sir, put it to you'll put the
question to you on your oath-do you not
drive the Rockingham coach?"
sNo, sir, driUe the horseSp'
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22

PREDEsTINATIoN.-The following good
one we find going the rounds as an estray.
1t is pretty good commentary on how far
peoples professions sometimes agree with
their practice:-
DO you believe in predcstination?" said
the Captain Of a Mississippi steamer to a
Calvinlstic clergyman who happened 10
be travelling with him.
"Certainly.'
"And you also believe that what is to be,
will be?''
Certainly"
"Well I'm glad to hear ii.
"Why!"
because, | intend to pass that boat
ahead in fifteen consecutive minutes, il
their be any virtue in pine knots, and load
ed safety valves. So don't be alarmed,
for if the bilers amt to burst, they WON'T y
Here the divine commenced putting on
his hat, and began to look very much like
backing out, which the Captain seeing, he
Observed
Il thought you believed in predestina-
ton, and that what is 10 be, will be-
So | do, but | prefer being little nearer
the stern, when it takes place.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22
High Court of Errors and Appeals.
DECISIONS
Condensedand rcporieaforhe Vicksbang Wing.
Robert Mccullough, D
vs.. JAN. TERM, 1850.

Thomas Markn,
This was a case of unlawful detainer. a ten
ancy of defendant 10 plaintiff was made out on
trial. After the action was commenced in the
Court below, the defendant abandoned the prem.
iSes in controversy, and another person was in
possession at the time of tial claiming TO hold
by superior title 10 the plaintiff, which was sci
up in defence to the action.
Clayton. J.-IIed, that the defendant in the
action could not object TO the title, or TO the want
Of the right of possession, or Of property in the
plaintiff. Defendant having admitted the right,
was on trial, estopcd from denving the tenancy.
Proof oil tenancy clearly established the right Of
plaintiff to recover. Ray. who had gone into
the possession Of the premises, could not be ad-
mittPd by the Court to make himself defendant
in the case, and defend his possession.
1t is also general principal, that lie who takes
possession Of property, during the pendency OF a
suit in regard 70 the same property from one Of
the parties, is in equity effected by notice. II
possession is changed during the pendency Of the
suit Of ejectment, the land would be liable 10 the
execution. If the Judgment be against the cas-
nal election. the execution is an authority for the
ejeeting tie person WHO may be found in posses
sion. Ray is bound 10 give up tie possession
and institute an action, 10 get the property re-
turned 10 his possession. Adverse title to the
plaintiff, BY the tenant or any other person COM
ing into possession after the action was comnen-
ced, should be excluded. Judgment was reyers-
ei
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22

The PRESENT YBAR.-A German news
paper has recently published prophecy
by Benedictine monk, who died in lS47,
the purport of which is that the present
year, 1850, will be one of unusual prosper
ity. The different sects of Christianity
will in that year accord. The Sultan will
be poisoned About Madjil had best take
care J and his empire will become christian.
Russia will suffer much from warlike ma
tion of the east. A German Prince will
found an eastern empire. Grain, fruit,
lentils and other vegetables will be so plen-
tiful that the barns will be unable to contain
them. The disease of the potato will every
where ceases and old men will not remem-
Der such year Of fruitfulness. The wine
Of this year will surpass that Of the year
Of the eomet,--Foreign pGper.
H
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22
A Sacred NJ elo dy.
pY WILLIAM LEGGETT.

If yon bright stars which gem the night
Be each blissful dwelling sphere,
Where kindred spirits reunite,
Whom death has torn asunder here;
How sweet it were at once to die,
And leave this blighted orb afar-
Mixed soul with soul, TO cleaye the sky,
And soar away from star to star.
But, Oh! how dark, how drear, how lone
Would seem the brightest world of bliss
If wandering through each radiant one
We faird to find the loved of this!
If there no more the ties should twine,
Which deaths cold hand alone can sever,
ALI then these stars in mockery shine,
More hateful as they shine forever.
1t cannot be. each hope and fear
That lights the eye or clouds the brow,
Proclaims there is happier sphere
Than this bleak world that holds us now!
There is voice which sorrow hears,
When heaviest weighs life's Calling chain;
'I'is heaven that whispers, "Dry thy tears:
The pure in heart shall meet again.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
GRANn GlLF. Oet ] 1913

Northern mail, via Raymond, leaves Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, at A. NJ. Arrives
sane days al s, p NJ
Southern mail, via Fayette, leaves Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, at 6. A. NJ. Arrives
sane days at 6, P NJ.
Northern mail, via Louisville, per river, ar
fves twice week, irregular, and is made up
sn 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 5 Pm
Sli.iken's Bend, once week. Arrives on
Monday al ,, NJ, and leaves same day at |, M.
O.hce hours, from s, A NJ, to sundown-
Sundays from 10 10, A. NJ.
J.C. GRIFFING. P. NJ.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22

ANEcDoTE.-In note to the life of Chief
Justice Mansfield, Lord Campbell tells us
that he once heard Judge at Stafford sem
fencing a prisoner convicted of uttering a
forged one-pound note, when, after having
pointed out to him the enormity of the Of
fence. and exhorted him to prepare for an
other world, the dignitary thus concluded:
.And trust that through the merits and
mediation Of our blessed Redeemer, you
NAV there experience that mercy aohich a
due regard TO the credit Of the paper car.
reney ofths country Jorbids yoa TO hope
for here"
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22
sUHLE arrangements

PORT GIBSON POST OFFICE.
The Northern mail arrives every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. at 10 O'clock, A. NJ,
ned departs sane days at o'clock, P. NJ.
Southern mail. every Monday, Wednesday
and Filay, At l. clock, NJ. and departs same
dsys at l34 o'clock. N.
G.IIatin mail arrives every Tuesday evening
AMI departs every Wednesday morning.
Tie Northern mail closes at II O'Clock, NJ,
and tIe Southern at half past 4, a. N.
0.Hce open from sun rise 10 sun SET, (Sun-
days exrepted.) ]. &. MELCHOIR, p N.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22
r. MORRIS. JAMES GILLESPIE.
r. MORRIS & CO.,
COLLECTING AND
SOLICITING AGE NC Y

HEAD QUARTERS AT
y JACKSON. Miss, and MONTGOMERY, Ala.
islt every Post Office in Miss aud Alabama
Five Times a Wear.
: REFER To-. ID. B. Debow, w. C.
duncan y & Co, New Orleans; Fireman
nunt, Esq, Publisher Merchants Maga-
Nsl0e' New York; w. P. Mellen, Esq,
1T'aIchez; T@z Hon. Jacob Thompson, Hon.
Emerson ~ hn Davis, Washington City; Gen.
~ - Duncan, Philadelphia; O. o. Wood
van, Wan, Esq, Vicksburg; Prof. B. sijluan,
April 10, Is49.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22

The following toast was given by Gen.
Morris, at the Printers Festival, New
York:
The american UniOn-"WhatG God has
joined together let no man put assunder'
"a union of lakes-a unicn of lands-a
union of States none may sever-a union
of hearts-a union of hands-.4merican
Union forever.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22
s, Oft.


FORT GIBSON DIVISION, No. 8, hold their
regular meetings in Port Gibson, every Friday
evening
claiborne DIVISION, No. %, hold their regu-
- meetings, in Port Gibson, every Wednesday
GRAND GULF DfvisroN, No. 90, hold their
regular meetings, in Grand Gulf, every We'd
ns'day evening.
UNION DIVISION, No. 76, hold their regular
meetings at Rocky Springs, every Saturday
afternoon.
BuRToNToN DIVISION, No. 100, hold their
regular meetings, at Burtonton, every Saturday
afternoon.
null TEMPLE OF Honor, No. 3, hold their
regular meetings in the Masonic Hall, in Port
G,IOson, every Thursday evening Degree Tenn
Pie open On same nights.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22
vs. JAN. TERM, 1850
The State of Miss.


The State of Miss.
Cain was indicted for betting on the election
Of l84s for electors for President and Vice Pres
ident and several reasons were urged for a re-
yersal Of Judgment
The Court decided that The statute which re.
quiFes the Clerk to take down the charges gi-
ven or refused, and make them part OF the re.
cord without bill Of exceptions, does not apply
to criminal cases.
A motion was made in arrest Of Judgment, be-
cause the indictment does not charge that the bet
was upon the result of certain election to be
holden on the seventh day of November 1913,
accordingto law, in said State. for six electors
&C." The election is provided for and directed
to be holden by pubic law. The indictmen: was
thus far sufficiently certain, and it was not nee
essary to charge that had occurred. The Stat
ute on which the indictment is founded is declar-
ed to be remedial. and not penal Statute
The object ot this provision must have been to
get rid of the general rule which requires tha,
penal Statutes should be construed strictly. A
new trial was moved for, on the evidence. 1t was
in proof that the parties mutually agreed that
present Of coat shonId be made TO the defendant,
if Cass electors obtained majority Of 900 votes,
but il they did not, then the defendant was to
make the other party a present OF a coat. This
was evasion the law. 1t was proved that The
election was afterwards held, and the bet was
paid in money. There is no prelence for hold
ing the verdict to be against law or evidence.
Judgment affirmed.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22
I. 0. 0. F.

ilosFIrALER ENcAMPmENT, No. 4, hold their
regular meetings in Port Gibson, on the first
asd 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 WM r EISELY. Sec'ry.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22

The Edinburg Review says the cabbage
contains more understanding nutriment
than any other vegetable whateve. Boiled
cabbage and corned beef make fifty-two as
good dinners in a twelyemonth, as man
can eat.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22
Person & Marye, Trus. J
VS.. JAN. TERM, 1850.

Valentine & Patterson.
This was Scire Facias issued to revive
Judment Of the Bank Of Port Gibson, against de-
eneenfs in error. They pleaded to Scire Faci-
as, that Judgmentof forfeiture had been rendpr-
ed against tie Bank, and that prior TO the vendi-
ton OF Judgment in this case; the Bank has as
signed the note sued on, TO assignees. A repli-
cation was filed 10 this plea, to which denur-
rer was filed, and which is claimed 10 be exten-
ded to the plea.
Clayton, Held that this differs rom Person
4 Marye vs.. Daniel Yeales, decided al The pre-
scnterm of the Court. thai nthese cases, The plea
WAS rendered to ihe original action, before rem.
diton Of Judgment 1t is settled rule that the
defendant cannot plead any matter 70 Scire fa-
cias on a Judgment, which he might have plea
ded 10 the original action, which existed prior
10 the Judgment. The rne is the same. xhe.
thcr the Judgment was obtained by confession or .
default, or npon plea.
The application Of this principle excludes fhs
plea in this case, and makes The Judgment o. the
court below erroneous.
1t is therefore reversed, the said plea adjudg-
ed to be insufficient, and the cause remanded Tor
further proceedings
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22

Some will do any thing rather than own
a fault, though everything depends upon
owning 1t. Seneca's wife to conceal her
own blindness, asserted that the world was
in darkness.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22

towns. Bill stayed, however. He mar
ried the widow Perry'l daughter. She
was as smart asa steel-tap. She was a
right good scholar. and she has made an
excellent wife. They have got along won
derfully.-Eyey body wondered how it
was. He did not make better wages than
other men, but somehow tie money in
creased. 1t wal no mystery to me, for |
watched them petty sharp. You never
saw him, before ,e kept a horse, riding
much for pleasurt No-they both pull
ed one way, and Rok their pleasure in be-
ing sober, industrius, and useful; and now
they reap their revtrd in being universally
respected,
"Why, there aint man that has so
much money to lets Squire Thorndlke.
and ne is never hard and screwing about
it is as some are. He isn't stingy, either.
He has taken the two ohildnn of one law
yer Willis to bring up, and he does as well
by them as he does by his own. Lawyer
Willis wife was kind of colsin to Squire
Thorndike's wife. She was iashy, snowy
gal. Lord! you'd have thought the richest
folks upon airth were marrei when they
had the knot tied! Poor felbw! he had a
hard time Notwithstanding, &c support his
lady wife in style.
He took to drink, and died. I've heard
say that she turned up her nose at her
cousins match, but she little thought her
boys would be glad to 90 to that same cousin
for home, while she would be glad to
take up with the little house that Squire
Thorndike's mother lived in.
"Ah, sir" CONTINUED the old man, ',this
is charming world; tut, to my mind, if
folks would only be prldent and industrious
and give up hankerini after things beyond
their means there would be more real good
done in the world, ant fewer changes"
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22
~ PORT GIBSON HERALD
AND
coRREsP Q n D N I.
= HJACOBS, Editor and Proprietor. J
\ ,rntlsHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING, Dr
TN. r. EISELY.
IRMA AeGa


/ .ps in advance, for one year, 50 90
1 sgag six months, 2 90
within six months, for one year, a 90
81 The end OF the year, 90
<. .as,cription will be taken for shorter
!" 'I,b,n sx months; and no paper will be
P'uOa unSaasd until all arrearsges are paid, except
o'.s,' y, anton Of the publisher. A failure 10
~ - Esh 10 discontinue, will be considered
a rew arrangement.
- ADVERTISEMENTS
iyil H. charged at the following rates: One
'- +" ,sr square for the first, and Fifty cents for
a9J" VI sabseonent insertion. Twelve lines, or
g. sa' q Iong Primer, or nine in Brewer, cunsti-
80 se,lsre, over twelve and under twenty.
~, =, ,so squares, and every subsequent twelve
.,.,,,i,n of the same, an additional square.
= p,iiral Circulars or electioneering Cards
IN be charged one dollar per square, payable
!. ,5tance. Merchants advertising by the year
!. PER agreement.
i po Instance will yearly advertiser be al
l,reJ 10 insert any notice not connected with
+, o.p.l business, without separate charge.
y,gs roa ANNOUNCING CANDIDATES
NJ District aud State Offices, $40 90
County Offices, 10 90
Members Of Board Of Police, 90
. Magistrates and Constables, 90
nm sufficient quantity OF tickets.
Extra tickets, per hundred. 90
Tbe fee for announcing candidate must be
psIj ior wien tile name is handed in.
PROFESSIONAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
Fa Twelve lines or less, three months, SIS 90
= i" i" six +" y 90
twelve Is 90
Advertisements sent in without being marked
Nth the number Of insertions, will be published
unti forbid. except legal advertisements, for
slchthe law preserhes the time,) and charged
according 10 The foregoing rates.
Any alteration made in any advertisement,
sa.r the first Insertion, will subject il to an extra
cnarge.
TIE Bill fur each advertisement is due at the
maturity or discantinuance Of The same.
Al. letters or communications, 10 iusure at
,n:ion. most be post paid.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-02-22

IMPUDENT.-A fellow who was kicked
down three pair of stairs in Albany. for
using improper language at an evening
party, sent up a note requesting the man
who did it to inform him where he pur-
chased his boots.