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The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03
The Last Legislature.

1t is refreshing to read after an Editor
who has the manly independence to think
for himself, and the honesty, regardless
of party trammels, to write down in cam
dor, which he thinks. Such an Editor,
when compared with those men-machines
who retail nothing but slop-shop notions,
manufactured to order by caucus intri-
guants and party schemers, is pearl of
great price, and should be cherished and
applauded both by political friends and
opponents, as pioneer in that freedom Of
thought which marks republican individ-
uality of character, but which is smothered
strangled or prosecuted as "treason to the
party" in caucuses and cliques. He is as
much superior to the commonplace scrib-
bier, as the music of Handel or Mozart is
superior to that ofthe pavement organ-grin-
der, whose monotonouS notes are a libel
on the very name of harmony.
The last legislature was the most inef-
ficient, considering its opportunity to do
good, of any which ever assembled in the
State: and in most of the great questions
upon which it was expected to act, (such
as the river and levee and the Planters
Back bond bills,) appeared to be guided
by no fixed principle, adopting resolutions
one week which they repudiate the next.
For instance, when they met, the Treas
ufy contained near half million of dollars
cash; and yet the result proves tLat the
majority of a Legislature which, by repeat-
ed affirmative votes, gave indications Of
containing ten to one in favor Of the prompt
payment of the Planters Bank bonds, bad
not the practical wisdom to devise or unite
upon any plan even of partial payment!
Not only this, but, whilst it nominalIy con-
tanned greater number of Bondpayers
than any preceding Legislature, it gave
that measure a more fatal stab than any
of its predecessors, by reducing the taxes
one half. and and appropriating another
half of the surplus in the Treasury to the
sky-scraping project of fighting the Yam
KEGS! Notwithstanding all this, the party
benfciaries of It's bounty and its favor
have sent up chorus Of eulogy in its be.
half, as if its ruling majority had done
something great to make posterity rejoice
in memory Of the day when they assem-.
bled to bless the people, advance the glory
and elevate the charactes Of the State!
We are glad to find that there is one
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03
MTSCELLAN EOUS
Adventures Of a Printer.
A ROMANCE.

Bv the steamer Cherokee, the editor of
the Trenton N. J. State Gazette, fsB re-
ceved letter dated at Honolulu, Sand
wich Islands, Jan. /, 1850, from an old
friend and fellow printer, whose adven-
lures have been so much out Of the COM
mon order that we extract a part of his
letter fot the amusement of our readers.
The writer left New York in 1916, as a
full private in Col. stevenson's regiment.
After the wars were over. he remained in
California, where he was employed by
Gen. Vallejo as carpenter at the time the
gold mines were discovered. He Of course
took his chances at gold digging, but soon
abandoned the business. When last heard
from, (prcvious to the reception Of the pres
ent letter. he was one of the publishers
of the Californian. He writes that he
soon abandoned this speculation. He con-
cludes his adventures for the preseAt by
being wrecked one day on Honolulu, and
marrying the daughter of the chief Of the
village on the following Sunday. But let
him speak for himself:
1.-The paper was slow pay in those times
so sold out my interest and gained one
or two thousand dollars, which | spent.
! Speculated a little, however, and did well
failed in some things, but made up on
others.
son the 9th of October last, in company
with 7, | left San Francisco on visit to
the Beautiful Islands, intending after
wards to sail to China, make our way over
land to Russia, where | have an uncle,
and thence TO England, where | could take
passage for home. On the 2Sth at noon
when we were within two leauges of the
Harbor of Honolulu, it came on to blow a
gale. We stood off; and succeeded in
worrying out the gale, but just as we were
entering the mouth of the harbor it. came
on to blow very hard from the northwest
and in FIVE minutes we were hard and fas
on the shore. rushed to my chest fol
nv dimes, and had barely time to secure
them when the hull parted, keeled over
and filed. | secured spar, and clung
to it and the dast, like "grim death to q
deceased African" After being in the
water about three quarters of an hour
lashed by the surf and bruised by the spar
j / gained the shore. / kissed the eartf
where first stepped and determined never
to leave it. Having 65 pounds of golt
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03
? @ E T r Y
Bear On.


Bear on! What though life's time may bt
A current strong, opposing thee,
And thou hast but a slender sail
To spread before an adverse gale;
When trials lash the wave TO foam,
And thou art far from friends and home,
Yield not thy spirit to despair,
But manfully the pillows dare;
High o'er the waters, wild and cold,
Fix thou the steadfast eye and bold
Bear on, bear bravely on!
Bear on! The world may jeer and scoff,
And chosen friends may cast thee off;
Stay not to weep the brittle chain,
One stormy wind could break in twain.
If thou hast found that heart untrue,
Which was thy hope, thy idol too,
Sink not in sorrows depths profound;
Despair will never heal the wound.
Give to the past no vain regret,
The future lies before thee yet.
.aBear on, bear brayely on!
Bear on! Dost thy repining eye
See worthless men exalted high,
While modest merit sinks forlorn
In cold neglect and cruel scornl
o, never from thy tempted heart
Let thine integrity depart,
When disappointment fills thy cup
Undaunted, nobly drink it up;
Truth will prevail and justice show
Her tardy honors sure, but slow
Bear on, bear bravely on
Bear on! Our life is not dream,
Though often such its mazes seem;
We were not born to lives of ease,
Ourselves alone 10 aid and please;
TO each daily task is given,
A labor which shall fit for heaven;
When duty calls, let love grow warm,
Amid the sunshine and the storm.
With Faith, life's trials boldly breast,
And come conqueror to thy rest.
Bear on, bear brayely on!
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03
NEW AND SPLENDID SUPPLY OF
SPRING GOODS.

s. BERNHE Elmer q BROTHER,
TTAYE just received fine and well Sc
IL lected assortment of Spring and Sum-
mer, Fancy and Staple Dry-Goods, con-
slsting in part of
Ginghams, Calicoes, Lawns, Bareges,
Chambreys, Muslin Drilling,
Linen br. Drilling, Linen Table Cloths,
Cottonades, Summer Cassimeres,
Ticking, Hosiery, Gloves, Parasols,
Boys and Mems Clothing,
Boots and Shoes, Caters,
Bootees and Slippers,
Boys and Mems Leghorn, Panama and
Campeachy Hats.
SADDLERY, &c.
Their stock of Embroidered Goods which
they have lately imported from Switzerland
embrace the most choice articles ever Of
fered in this town. Ladies please call and
examine, as the goods will be sold at real
importing prices, they consist partly in
Capes, Collars, Mantillas, Sacks, Linen
Embroidered Handkerchiefs, Curtain Mus
lins, Lawns, Swiss Muslins, Organdines,
&C., &c.
Call at the Store formerly occupied by
r. M. Harrison, Esq.
March s, 1850 28-1y
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03
NV Native Home.

My native land. my native land!
Dear are thy shores to me;
Thy sunny Wales, and rock-bound strand,
Where sweeps the broad, deep sea;
How fair thy skies when sunset glows,
And crimson clouds in light repose.
Ny home. what holy mem'ries rise!
That word breathes music's spell,
Where pure affections holiest ties,
And earliest friendships dwell;
Haunts Of young fancy's brightest dream!
Those scenes have fled, like mornings beam.
Where droops the willows verdant shade,
Ger many sculptur'd grave;
There are 4 mothers ashes laid,
Where fading fiow'rets wave;
And memory fingers DER that spot,
Where sleeps the lost-but unforgot.
How sweet thy shades, my graceful home!
The wild birds song SO free,
Amid those scenes Of life's first bloom,
Breathes its rejoicing melody.
The loylest spot on this fair earth,
The soil where freedom had its birth.
Land, BY our pilgrim fathers trod,
Whose bosom's fearless glow,
Sacred TO Freedom and to God,
Brought stern oppression low:
Land OF the free! may wars fell form,
Ne'er spread DER thee distinctions storm
But ever may thy banner wave
Triumphant DER the free and brave!
Atom Telegraph.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03

democratic Editor who has the honesty
and boldness to speak of that body with
the frankness due to the impotent charac-
ter of its results in reference to the leading
measures of State policy which received
its action, or suffered from its neglect.
That Editor is VIM. D. Chapman, the
able conductor of the Monroe (Aberdeen)
Democrat; and, without comment, we will
let his eloquent and scathing article speak
for itself:-Somhron.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03
POSE OFFICE DEPARTMENT, J
GRAND GUILE. Oct. j. 1873.

ORASD UULF. Oct. i, 1915.
Northern mail. via Raymond leaves Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, at 4 A. NJ. Arrives
same days at s, ?. 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
ryes twice a 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 P. NJ.
Miiken's Bend, once week. Arrives on
Monday at -, NJ, and leaves same day at /, PM.
Office hours, from s, A. NJ, to sundown-
Sundays from to 10, A.. NJ.
&c. GRIFFING, P. NJ.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03
S, of IT.

PORT GIBSON DIVISION, No. 8, hold their
regular meetings in Port Gibson, every Friday
evening.
CLAIBORNE DIVISION, No. %, hold their regG-
lar meetings, in Port Gibson, every Wednesday
evening.
GRAND GULF DIVISION, No. 90, hold their
regular meetings, in Grand Gulf, every We'd
hesday evening.
UNION DIVISION, No. 76, hold their regular
meetings at Rocky Springs, every Saturday
afternoon.
BURToNToN DIVISION, No. 109, hold their
Regular meetings, at Burtonton, every Saturday
afternoon.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03
Fancy Goods.

THE attention of the Ladies is invited to
L the Stock of Fancy Goods. which are
now being received and opened-embra-
cling every variety of Goods Of the latest
and most fashionable consisting of
Bareges, Tissues, AIbarnines, Tarletons,
White and colored Swiss.
French Jaconets, Lawns and Gingnams,
100 pieces Laces and Edgings,
Parasols, Fans, Ribbons, Gloves,
Capes, Collars, Cuffs.
and large assortment of Trimmings for
Dlesses. All of which have been select.
cd from the best stocks in New Orleans.
J. 8. MASON.
March 29, ls5o-s1
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03
.Wait arrangements
OF THE
PORT GIBSON POST OFFICE.

PORT GIBSON POST OFFICE.
The Northern mail arrives every Monday
Wednesday and Friday. at 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
and departs same days at l o'clock, P. NJ.
Southern mail, every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday, at II o'ciock, NJ. and departs same
days at l3II o'clock, NJ.
Gallaiin mail arrives every Tuesday evening
and departs every Wednesday morning.
The Northern mail closes at Il o'clock, NJ,
and the Southern at half past IL, An
Office open from sun rise to sun set, (Sun-
lays excepted) J. G. MELCHOlR, z. Al.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03

VERDANcY.-A countryman after being
shown the sights in Buffalo, suddenly
asked, "But where is the Buffalo plat
forrns" The gentleman accompanying him
explained, with some laughter, that the
staging put up, on that occasion, had been
taken doWn after the Performance ras oUer.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03
PER STEAMSHIP GEORGIA.
New Spring Goods.

OE Pieces fine colored Bareees,
~ 10 pieces fine Black Bareges.
Colored and Black Tissue Silks,
Dress Trimmings,
Jaconet and Swiss Muslins,
Swiss Dotted Muslins,
Prints,
French Muslins,
Gentlemen's Summer Clothing,
10 doz. Muslin Shirts, Linen Bosom
and Collars,
Parasols and Umbrellas,
Dress and Sack Goats,
Merino and Linen Pants.
Fine and Common French Fans,
Gloves, &c. Call and see.
A. W.'H0DGE.
February %, 1850. 26-d
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03

A man very much intoxicated, was sent
to prison.-"Why didn't you bail him
QUIT" inquired a bystapder. "Bail him
out'' exclaimed the other-"you couldn't
pump him out
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AND
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The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03

KU.L1 TEMPLE OF HONOR, No. 3, hold their
Regular meetings in the Masonic Hall, in Port
Gibson. every Thursday evening. Degree Tenn
pleopen on same nights.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03

DOURBON WHISKEY.-42 bbs. very su-
d perior; also, fine Old Irish & Scotch Whis-
kew, for sale by W L CUSHING d Co,
Jan12 55 Common ST., N. O
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03

0UNNY BAGS, 1000 Gunny Bags, for
Ut sale by GrRAUIr, HUTcHrNsoN g 60
Oct 1s46
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03
Masonic.
I. o. D. F.

i o. u =
HosPITALER ENcAMPMENT, No. 7, 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. S, hold their regular
meetings in Port Gibson, every Tuesday eve
ming. WIN. F. EISELY, Sec'ryT
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03
TINES AND PLACES OF HOLDING

TINES AND PLACES OF HOLDING
MEETINGS OF THE DIFFERENT INsTITU-
TIONs IN CLAIBORNE COUNTY.
Masonic.
CLINTON RoYAL ARCH CHAPTER, No. 2, hold
their regular or stated meetings, in Port Gibson,
en- 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 theirregula-
meetings at Rocky Springs, Claiborne county,
Miss, on the 4lhl Saturday morning Of each
month, at O'clock.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03

UNDRIES.-Sardines in boxes, halves and
Sqrs.; painted Tubs and Buckets; Cranberries;
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 55 Common ST., N. O.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-05-03

GANDY.-We will supply the Rade with d.
0Gowan's celebrated Candy, at same prices
as if ordered direct from Gcwan. Also, all 9TH
er goods not in our line, will be purchased.
VIM l. CUSHING g. Co.,
Jan IL, 1850. 2l-tf
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ARTICLE III.
LEoisLATIvF DrPApTMTNT1


SCI. !. The Legislative powers Of the State shall
be vested in two distinct branches; TO be styled
the Senate the other the House Of Representative
and both together the Legislature Of the State OF
New Mexico. The style Of all laws shall be- BE ~
enacted Nv he L>gisidt,rs Of The State Of Men
NeTicO
g. The members Of the House Of Representatives
shall be chosen by the qualifcd electors, and their
term Of Office shall be two years from the day Of
their general electiOn and the session Of the lie
gislature shall be held annually, at such time as
shall be prescribed by law.
g. No person shall be a Representative unless he
be a citizen Of the United States, and one year pre-
youa 10 his election a citizen of THE State, and six
months Of the county, city or town for which he
shail be chosen, and shall have attained the age OF
twenty one years.
4. The number Of Senators shall not be less than
one third OF more than half Of the Representa-
tive body.
.. The Senators shall be- chosen by the qualified
electors, for the term Of four years. and shall be
divided by lot into two classes az nearly equal as
may be. The seats Of the Senators Of the first class
shall be vacated al the expiration Of the fret two
years; aud Of the second class at the expiration Of
iOur years; 80 than one half shall be chosen bien
nially thereafter and such mode Of classifying new
additional Senators shall be Observed viii, nearly
az possible, preserve an equality Of number IN each
class.
D. All elections by the people shall be held at such
tmee and places and in such manner in the several
counties, cities and towns, az may be designated by
law.
7 No person shall be- a Senator unless he be a
Of the United States and shall have been an
Inhabitsnt OF this State two years next preceding
his election and the last year thereof resident 81
the district Tor which he shall have been chosen
and shall have attained the age Of twenty five years
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| House in which il shall have originated who shall
enter the objections at large upon the journal, ana
| proceed TO reconsider it, IT, after such reconsid
Grafton, three fiths of the members elected shall
agree 20 pass the BILL il shall be sent with the OBJ
jecons to the other House, by which House IL shall
likewise be reconsdered. If passed by three fiiths
of the members elected of that House, il shall be-
come law but III such cases the votes OF both
Houses shall be determined by ayes and nays, and
the names of the members voting for or against the
bill shall be entered the journal of each House
respectively. If any bill shall not be returned by
the Governor within four days, (Sundays except
ed if it shall have been presented to him, the same
shall be law in like manner II he had signed IT,
unless the Legislature, by its adjournment before
the expiration of the aforesaid four days shall rem
der return within that time impractcable; IN
which case, If not returned within two days alter
the meeting of the Legislature, after the expi
| ration of the said four days, 1t shall be law
H. Every order, resolution, or vote To which the
concurrence of both Houses of the Legislature may
| be necessary, except on questions OF adjournment
shall be presented TO the Governor, and before 1t
shall take effect, be approved by him. being dis
approved, shall be repassed by the two Houses
cordng to the rules and limitations prescribed IN
case OF bill.
IS. The Governor shall have power to remit fines
and orfetures, and by and with the consent OF the
judges OF the supreme court, or majority thereof
TO grant reprevcs and pardons in all cases except
cases OF impeachment.
10. He may require information in writing, from
the officers Of the executive departments, relative
TO the duties OF their respective offices
20 A State Treasurer, and Controller OF Public
Accounts, shall be appointed by the Governor, with
the consent of both houses of the Legislature, for
the period Of four years. but, in of vacancy in
either of said offices during the OF the Legis
ature such vacancy shall be filled by the Governor
which appointment shall continue until action
thereon is had by the next Legislature
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ARTICLE vi.

SEC /. The Militia Of this State shall be com
posed Of able bodied male citizens between the ages
OF eighteen and fifty years, except such as may
hereafter be exempted by the laws Of the United
States or Of this State, and shall be armed, equip
ped and trained, as the Legislature may provide
by law.
2 No person, or persons, conscientously scru-
puous Of bearing arms, shall be compelled 20 do
militia duty in time of peace; provided such per-
son, or persons, shall pay equivalent for such
exemption in the same manner other citizens.
All Commissioned officers, Staff officers excepted,
military duty, and shall be commissioned by the
Governor. No Minister Of the Gospel, or Priest Of
any denomination whatever, shall be required TO
perform military duty, work on roads, or serve on
juries.
3. The Governor shall have power 10 call out the
militia 10 execute the Laws Of the State, 10 rcpress
Instructions and TO repol invasions.