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The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-07-26
Mr.. FILLMORE.

In an Editorial article in late number, the
N. o. Delta asserts that Mr. Fillmore was
founding, &c. The assertion is thus positive
ly contradicted by DR.. Carey, of New Orleans.
"NEw ORLEANS july l3, 1850.
Gentlemen --My attention has been called to
an article in the Delta Of TO day, alluding to Mil
lard Fillmore, soma parts of which feel in duty
bound to contradict, as beng false and unsup-
ported by facts. speak from my own person
al knowledge, having beer on intimate terms
with Milard Fillmore in early life, as well as
with his fathers family. The Delta, in alluding
to Mr.. Fillmore, says:
Referring to the interesting circumstances OF
his origin and early life the succession of Millard
Fillmore to the Presidency Of this Republic is
an event Of the most striking and interesting
character. Some fifty years ago, as the story
has been told to us, an infant, but few days old,
was found al The door Of respectable merchant
in New York city. The little founding was
kindly taken care Of by the merchant--was re-
ceived into bis tamily--educated with his chill
dren, and name made up of the names Of two
of his benefactors was conferred upon him."
The above statement pronounce false.
Alillard Fillmore's father Francis Fillmore, to-
gether with his brother, were among the first set
Tiers in the western part Of the State OF New
York, locating themselvesin the township of Au-
rora, Erie county, N. Y Here the family con.
tinued TO reside, 10 my knowledge as late as the
year 1880, Mr.. Fillmore, the father Of Millard, at
the time occupying very respectable posi- ion in
society, being one of the leading men Of that
section of country, and, though not opulent, was
still ore of the independent class of men called
farmers, who think that good common school
education is quite sufficient for their children
which was all young Fillmore received, until
he subsequently, gave himself finished educa-
tion. after he left his fathers roof
Milford Fillmore, being the oldest son of a
large family of children, when he reached the
age of eighteen. proposed TO bis father that he
should try his fortune single.handed, at some
other location. to which his parents and family
consented. He accordingly left his parental
home and went to Pen-Yan, a small village in
the interior OF New York, where he obtained
employment as clerk in retail STORE, He con.
tinued in this capacity for sume time. but, not
being content with the mercantile business. be
abandoned it and commenced preparing himself
Tor The study Of The law He followed up this
plan most zeaiousIy, occasionally employing
himself in teaching school for his own support.
until 1924, when he returned to bis native town.
and was admitted to the barofthe Court of Com
mon Pleas for the county Of Erie. lie remained
there until 1925 when he removed to Buffalo,
where he soon became one of the most prominent
members 0f the bar, and his confined domicile
has been there up to the present time.
Such Is the trne outline of the history ofthe
"foundling" Of the Delta" O. CAREY.
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pond by magnetism; we paint by the solar ray;
we count the beats oe the electric clock at the
distance of thousand miles; we annihilate time
and dIstancej and amidst all the new agencies
OF communication and action,--the omnipotent
press,-the great engine OF modern progress
moi superseded or impaired, but gathering new
power IRON all the arts is daily clothing itself
with loud thunders. While we contemplate
with admiration almost with awe-the mighty
influences which surround us and which demand
our cooperation and our guidance. let our hearts
overflow with gratitude TO the'patriots, who have
handed down TO MS this great inheritance Let
US strive TO furnish ourselves, from the store
house OF their example, with the principles and
virtues which will strengthen us for the perfor.
nance OF an honored part on this illustrions
Stage. Let pure patriotism add its bond to the
bars OF iron which are binding the continent to-
gether; and as intelligence shoots with the cleo
trlc spark from ocean TO ocean, let public spirit
and love OF country catch from heart to heart
a splendid public dinner was given afler>
wards. Among the letters from invited guests
VINO could not be present, was the following
from Mr.. Webster:
WASHINGTON. June 9Th, 1850.
GENTLEMEN: You cannot doubt that il would
afford me the utmost pleasure 10 be at Charles
town on the 18th inst, to celebrate the seventy
fifth anniversary Of the battle Of Bunker Hill
In addition TO the great interest which the
occasion itself must naturally excite, confess
should be glad 10 have an opportunity Of saying
some words TO so great an assembly of Massa-
chuseits men as will undoubtedly meet together
on that day, at the foot of the monument Those
words would be few; but they would express
what think TO be the duty of every Massachu-
sets man and every true American in the present
crisis of the country; and they would proceed
from heart full Of anxiety for The future, not
the tar distant future, but for the immediate iu-
fure; and from spirit resolved, in the face of
all perls, and careless Of personal consequences.
TO make every effort in my power to uphold the
CONSTITUTION, as it is. and the UNION, as
it il; to defend them against all assault open or
covert and TO exert every faculty possess to
persuade all honest and patriotic men, North
and South, to stand between the assaults Of
country, and stay the plague.
But gentlemen. my public duties leave me no
option. ] must remain here.
thank you, gentlemen, for your civilty and
kindness, and remain with trne regard,
Your obedient servant
DANIEL WEBSTER.
G. WASHINGTON WARREN. Esq. Chairman.
Bunker Hill Monument May it crunbie to
the dust betore it shall look down upon coun-
try dishonored, disgraced and ruined by the
breaking up. by sacri!igeous hands, of that UN-
ION which has secured IFS liberty, sostered its
and spread its glory and renown
the world
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PO E I B Y
For the Herald 4. Correspondent.
1.-THE Minister'S Wife"
BY MISS E. M. LAwRAKcE.

BY MISS E. NJ. LAWRANcE.
stood near the altar, and heard her fond vows
Which bound her in being for life
The blessing was uttered-she came from that
church,
Dedicated-a Minister'S Wife.
Her hearts richest treasures were offered up
there,
An itinerant's veal and his sorrows to share.
She sought not those pleasures afforded by
earth,
Its glittering tinsel of joys
She felt The luxurious trappings of wealth
Were often its basest allows;
But she sought for those treasures, changeless
and pure,
Which, aslong as Jehovah's throne will endure
Nor based she her peace on the mystifed love,
Which learning and fame doth impart,
She well knew the diamond-bright man,el oft
wells
A painful and sad aching heart;
But like Mary of old, she acted more wise
Gave The friendships of earth for home in
the skies
Three years passed away-Time's leveling
car,
Marked its path in conflict and strife
Affliction stood firmly the unwelrome guest,
Of this Minister'S true.hearted Wifi,
Yet murmur, nor sigh. in her anguish or pain
Escaped-devoted to Christ, to die was gain!
She knew that Ter Saviour would do what is
right.
That rest to his loved ones he giveth;
With the ancient Patriarch, joyful she cried,
Il know my Redeemer still liveth'-
IT'S enough said the Saviour, in me ye do trust.
Come higher, take your seat in the midst of
the just.
Nature strnggled-her husband, her children
and friends,
Still bound her in ties to her home,-
Faith triumphed-twas then she exultingly
cried,
Il GOMEZ Oh my Saviour, come"
Made perfect by suffering, her soul took its
flight,
Gently pluming its pinions, passed away into
light
G-The above lines were written on hearing
of the death of beloved sister JUL Montgnm-
cry, wife of the Rev. H. II. Montgomery,
whose brightest eulogy is expressed in these
words-she lired and died Christian.
Buzzard Roost, Ala, jane IA, 1850.
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tlt chanced some time SINCE" writes friend.
"durng an exhibition Of Powers's Greek Slave
that a Particular ungainly and yerdant specimen
of Yankee, who longed to have spme definite
basis wherenn to build his ideas of sculpture, re-
Inctantly paid his quarter and guilty dehauehed
into the sanctuary Of high art. AT the outset,
the mysterious twilight and hushed voices OF the
figures moving about the room, in strong con.
trast to the roar and hustle of Broadway, from
which he had just emerged. hall bewidered, COM
peted his confusion; and after ernervously crushing
his wool hat into the compass OF an egg, and
vainly endeasoring to thrust beth his huge hands
simultaneously into the same pockei, the brilliant
Slave, in all her virgin purity and wondrous
beauty, burst upon his horror r-strckeng gaze. His
first impulse seemed to be 10 fairly turn bis tail
and run; bnt his quarter was gnne, and bis native
prudence getting The better of his impulse, be
evidently determined TO have his moneys worth;
so alter gazing with outsretched neck and on
ion eyed, open mouthed wonder at the slowly re-
yoving status for some time, he cautiously ap-
preached, until he stood among the circle Of .isi-
tors; here he came 10 stand, and after drinking
in the figure, from head to foot, his eye rested up
the inscription on the pedestal, Powers scupsit,
and lie broke out into solhoquy as follows: Pc.
overs schlps Ill dues he? Waal, should rather
'spect he did! He's sculp'd that critter strong
enough, anyhow, pears to me; he's gone and
sculp'e every darned thing Of from her! hads
kind o an idee o Citing sculp'd myself. but l'm
afraid should be done up RATHER brown with
such q powerful scalp as that ere. Pom the
hull, guess ! wunti' And be leii the presence
greatly dubiating''.
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The Return.
BY P. J. BAILEY.

BY P J. BAILEY
They come from The ends of the earth,
White with its aged SHOWS;
From the bounding breast of The tropic tide,
Where the day-beam ever glows;
From the East where first they dwelt,
From the North, and the South and the West,
Where the sun puts on his robe of light,
And lays down his crown to rest.
Out of every land they come
Where the palm triumphan' grows,
Where the vine overshawdows the roofs and
the hills,
And the gold-orbed orange giows;
Where the olive and ig-tree thrive,
And the rich pOmegranates red,
Where the citron blooms, and the apple of i'll,
Bows down its fragrant head.
From the lands where the gems are born
Opal and emerald bright:
From shores where the ruddy corals grow,
And pearls with their mellow light;
Where silver and gold are dug,
And the diamond rivers roll,
And The marble white as the still moonlight
Is quarried, and jetty coal.
They come-with gladdening shout;
They come-with tear of joy
Father and daughter, youth and maid,
Mother and blooming boy.
A thousand dwellings they leave,
DwelIings-but not home;
To them there is none but the sacred soil,
And the land whereto they come.
And the Temple again shall be built,
And filed as if was of yore world,
And the burden be lift from the heart of the
And the nations all adore;
PRAYERS to the throne of Heaven
Morning and eve shall rise,
And unto and not of the Lamb
Shall be the sacrifice.
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about for some time, when / went out and
asked them why they had come to this
country. A. usual with native women,
they asked how many children I had,
where they were, why | had left them in
another country. &c. They were greatly
amused with my little girl, who was nurs-
ing her doll by my side.
. One old woman, whose noble bear
ing would have graced mansion, partic-
ularly excited my attention, and drew forth
my sympathy. | asked her what God she
worshiped? "Mohammed," she replied.
But said, '.Mohammed is not God, he
was only man, you should worship God. :"
..Ah mother" said she, .many, many
years have | lived in this jungle, and no
one ever told me about God; how then
should know? eat rice-wear clcth---
soon / shall die, and be put in the ground,
and what then, do not know.n
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The Artesian Springs.

TENIlESE Springs situated in Madison county,
4 - miles North east of Canton, will be
open for the reception OF visitors on the 18th
May next Gen. T. C. McMackin, we'll known
to the travelling and reading pubic as the best
landlord of the South, will have the superinten-
dance aud management under his entire control.
This is sufficient snariutee for the comfort OF
visitors. We have erected and in the course of
erection buildings sufficiently spacious to accom-.
modate 500 persons in all comfort, and also a
number OF double cottages which will be rented
10 families by the month or season. There will
also be a large Ball Room and Band of music,
Tenpin AlleYa and Billiard Tables, for amuse-
ment and exercise, and a Bar room well furnish.
ed with the choicest Creature comforts"
We have made arrangements with Mr.. Led
better, the enterprising contractor of the Yazno
City, Lexington and Benton Stage line, who will
promptly convey all passengers from those points
to the springs
Passengers by way af Canton. will be imme
diately conveyed to the Springs by Mr.. Jesse p
Brown in Coach and Hack, with speed and per-
feet safety.
These Springs are situated on the ridge which
lies between Big Beack and Pearl, in high
rolling country, and on the immediate borders Of
The pine region, and the propretors feel fully
justified from their own observation, from the
estimation of that portion of the public 20 whom
the beneficial effects Of their waters are known.
and from the concurrenttestimony of many intel
lgent gentlemen of the medical profession under
whose recommendation and observation they
nave been used, in recommending them, in all
cases in which tones are indicated, but especial
y IN all cases connected with debilitated con.
dtlon OF the digestive organs, in diseases of the
mucus tissues, embracing Dysentary, Diarrhcea,
and especially summer diseases, OF children; in
Chronic inflammation of the bladder, in most dis
eases Of the kidneys, especially those attended
with alkaline deposits, in torpor ofthe liver; as
local application in chronic inflammation of the
eyes, in diseases Of the skin, both local and
Internal remedy;i in diseases of the scalp and ul
GERS generally, and all diseases of females, con.
neeted with debility.
1t is expected that Madame Arvaline Brooks,
the celebrated danseuse from New Orleans, will
spend the summer at the Springs, and will teach
all the modern and fancy dances. whtre all the
lovers OF the poetry oil motion" will have an op-
portuntg oflearning to tread the light fantastic
Toe" after the latest aud most approved style.
H. LATHAM,
NJ. JONES', Proprietors
G. w. HENDERSON.
April 29th 1850 36-3m.
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Moral CHARAcTER.-There is nothing
which adds so much to the beauty and
power of man as a good moral character.
1t is his wealth-.his life. 1t digni6es him
in every condition, and glorifes him in ev-
cry period of life. Such character is
more to be desired than any thing else on
earth. 1t makes man free and indepen-
dent. No servile tool, no crouching syco-
phant, no treacherous honor-seeker ever
bore such character. The pure joys Of
truth and righteousness never spring III
such person. If young men but knew
how much good character would dignity
and exalt them--how glorious it would
make their prospects, even in this life;
never should we find them yielding to the
groveiing and base borne purposes Of
human nature.
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j. G.. WEATHERLY,
DRAPER and. .TAEL0 ks

MAIN STREET, PORT GIBSON.
D QESPECTFULLY inform the citizens
lU OF Port Gibson and vicinity, that he
has just received from New York, splen-
did assortment Of Fine Black, Brown and
Green Cloths; Plain and Fancy Cashmere;
Black and colored, Figured and Plain, Sa-
tin and silk vestings, &C.. which he is
Prepared to make up to order, into Goats,
Vests and Pants, in accordance with the
latest fashions.
His Stock of Goods has been careful
iyselected, and forms as handsome an as
sortment as has ever been brought to this
market.
Gentlemen wishing handsome and well
lalng garments, are requested to call and
Examine for themselves.
TAILORING in all its branches will
se carried on by him, and he warrants a
NJ in all cases, whether he furnish the
material or not.
April l6, 1850. 34.1y
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Cooper's Well.

6lTUATED in Hlnds county, Mississippi, /
miles west oi Jackson, the State Canitol
n miles east Of Raymond, county seat. The
psrmood railroad, now rebuilding, will probably
!. dooe by the first of June next; it intersects
:. Vicksburg Railroad, al Bottoms; distance
Wv Wv RAYMOND to the Well. miles. At this
,ins nu0 Hacks can be had at Bottoms; II miles to
30 Well. or Clinton depot, 8 miles Persons
lasviop VicksbuFg can be at the Well in 4
hours.
.ominosulnmer The water is principally Cha.
isbeste. The celebrity of this Well is not sur.
ao.sed. and is recommended by the medical fa-
r"Itv IN cases Of Chronic Diarrhga. Dyspepsia,
C,sysI, Dropsy, and general Debility. il acts
eo~arluly upon the Liver and Kidneys, and has
,bs same s4lutary effect throughout the wear
Iar,lids can be accommodated at all seasons
Nth comfortable rooms.
p,, tow places can excel this as watering
,l,ce Tie picturesque view, the elevated To-.
ra,ioo romantic hills, and lofty pines; in fact.
sYs,rtbnr indicates health, independent Of The
medicinal water. which has proved so beneficial.
TgRMs-Board and Lodging. for Winter,
S,rng and Fall months, $24 per month, 81 per
r,oek and 81 50 per day. The months of June.
Inly. August and Septepbsr $50 per month,
sl6 Der week, and So per day. Horses will be
,skea care Of on moderate terms.
All amusemenfs requisite toa watering place
will be found, and a good band Of music provided
hr the summer months.
WILLIAMS & EPPES, Proprietors.
P.S-The assistance oe Col. LoNG, late Of
The Mansion House, jackson, Miss, has been
secured. and we trust that general satisfaction
SiII be given.
Accommodations are making COR thousand
persons. In addition to the old Well, another
has been obtained bv sinking a shaft some 80
feel deep, and which has turned out to be
strongly impreglated with sulphur and IRON Il
il such an inexhanstahle stream that suitable
Bath houses are about to be erected; also, the
Sorngofa an Artesian Well has been commenced.
Families renting cottages will find no scarcity
Of water Cor culinary purposes, &c.
Although we consider the Well open at all
times, still the question is asked, when do ynu
open? We now say the lst q; May as gener
a opening Quite a number Of invaids ere
now here, and prospect Of large company,
Judging from letters already received on the sub.
iect Of rooms, &c. The demand for barrels Of
water is so great, we must decline taxing any
more orders until next fall.
The public are requested; should they wish
any Information in regard to the medicinal
qualities OF the water, or to procure rooms. &C..
10 address the Proprietors, and their letters shall
be promptly attended to.
N B.-Persons leaving for the Well. had bet
fer order their letters to be directed TO Cooper's
Well, Raymond. p, o.. Miss. The mails arrive
in Raymond daily, Sundays excepted and let.
,ers for the Well will be forwarded daily.
w & E. j
Cooper's Well. April 29th, 1850 Sc 5m.
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MISCELLAN E0US.

IGNORANCE OF MAHoMEDAN WOMEN
The London Evangelical Magazine for
January, has an interesting letter from a
missionary laboring in the Teloogoo county
in India. The account which he gives
in the following passage Of the ignorance
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CovuNpRums-Why is restless man in bed
IKE alawyer? Because he lies on a sides.
Why are dead duck and dead doctor alikel
Because they both stop quacking.
WHY is an unwelcome visitor like shade
tree? We are glad when be leavs.
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PER STEAMSHIP GEORGIA.
New Spring Goods.

0P Pieces fine colored Bareees,
AJ 10 pieces fine Black Bareges.
Colored and Black Tissue Silks,
Dress Trimmings,
Jaconet and swiss Muslins,
Swiss Dotted Muslins,
Prints,
French Muslins,
Genilemen's Summer Clothing,
+. 10 doz. Muslin Shirts, Linen Bosom
and Collars,
Parasols and Umbrellas,
Dress and Sack Coats,
Merino and Linen Pants.
Fine and Common French Fans,
Gloves, &c. Call and see.
A. w. HODGE.
ra,,.,.rv 90 1870. 26-tf
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nUNNY BAGS, 1000 emmy Bags. for
U. sale by G1RAULr, HUreHINsoN &Co
Oct 1916
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Jan IL

DOURBON WHISKEY.-42 bbls. very SUI
D perior; also, fine Old Irish & Scotch Whis-
kew, for sale by WI GUSHING & Co.
Jan12 SIS Common st N. o
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"MAN doubles the evils Of his fate BY ponder-
Ing over them; scratch becomes wound, a
slight an injury. jest an insult. small peril
q great danger. and slight sickness oftan ends
in death, BY brooding spprehensions
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e. ,UNDRIES.-Sardmes. in boxes, halves and
6qrs; painted Tubs and Buckets; Cranberriesi
Vinegar; Ale; Porter: Nails; Buckwheat; Soda
Biscuit; Mustard Tobacco; Cigars; Grapes; Sa.
leratus; CASTLE, Toilet. Shaving and Brown
Soaps; Lard, Whale and Sperm Oils; Shoulders
Lard; Beans; Sugars; Star and Sperm Candles
Bitters; Starch; Raisins; &c, &c.
WIN L GUSHING g. Co..
Janl2 SIS Common ST., N. o.
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WITH many readers brillancy Of style passes
for affiuence Of thought; they mistake butler.
cups IN The grass for unreasonable gold mines
under ground.
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GsANDY.-We will supply the trade with u.
OGowan's celebrated Candy, at same prices
as if ordered direct from Gnwan. Also, all 9TH
er goods not in our line, win be purchased.
WM l. CUSHING & Co.,
Jan II, 1850. 2l.tf
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MT H. SCHRIEDER CHAMPAGNE.-TEe
1Ns subscribers will have constant supply
OF this celebrated Wine, direct from the only i'm.
porter. VIM l. GUSHING g. Co,
NJ. SIS Common ST., New Orleans.
Jan IL 2I-tf
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w. l.. GUSHING Il CO..
Commission and F0racdrding
HOUSE,
New Orleans.
Nov 80, 1s49. i4.tf
LANDING FROM SHIP ATLANTIC
FROM NEW YORK.

LANDING FROM SHIP ATLANTIC
FROM NEW YORK.
INDIGO, II packages, very superior.
= MACE and NUTMEGS, 500 lbs.. fresh.
TEAS, superior Young Hysou, Imperial and
Gun Powder. Teas of various qualities and
prices. in 6, Is and l6 ID. boxes; caddies and
hall chests, some Of the Tea Superior to any
ever imported.
MADEIRA, superior Old Madeira in Or casks
GOLDEN SHERRY, in Indian bbls, of very
superior quality.
GROUND SPICES. 200 boxes, all kinds.
ALSO To ARRIVE,
JAVA COFFEE, 100 bags, superiAsA.s..
BROMA,
For sale for cash or City acceptance,
WIN l. GUSHING g. Co.,
No 55 Common ST., New Orleans.
Jan IL, 1850. 2l.tf