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The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-09-06
From the Richmond (Va.) Republican
Agree Among Yourselves,

II seems to us the obvious duty and plain po-
licv of the representative of the South at this
important crisis to agree among themselves npon
what they demand, and then to support that
agreement bv perfect concert Of action. We
know that this is easier said than done and that
it is precisely this want of concert which forms
the great obstacle to the success of the Southern
cause, and emboldens their antagonists to in
creased sggressions. But, certainly the knowI-
edge of the true source Of our weakness. and the
consciousness that it lies in our hands to remove
it, should inspire the South to make an effort in
the right direction. If the patriotic men Of the
North and South--if the Webster's of New
England and the Foote'S OF Mississippi, are will
ling to sacrifice political and sectional considera.
tions for the preservation of the American Un-
ion, snrely the men Of the South, moderate and
ultra, Wing and Democrat, should be willing TO
aacri6ce pride, prejudice and passion for the sake
of that South preservation of whose rights lde-
pends their common safety in property, person,
honor, and S4that makes existence valuable.
We confess that we advocated the general
| features of the late Compromise with the most
ardent hopes that it would quiet the agitations OF
the country. In this advocacy, we have not the
shadow of doubt thai we correctly reflected the
sentiments Of nine-tenths of the Wings of Nir-
ginia and of the South. We have felt bitter re-
gret to see that compromise defeated BY the
combined efforts OK such men as Butler and Da-
Wis of the South, and Seward and Hale OF the
4 North. It at once pains and astonlshes us to
behold upon the ruins of this measure OF trater'
nal cancellation, the Palmetto Banner, and the
Black Flag of Abolition, waving side by side,
i their folds embracing each other in mutusl Joy
over a common victory. But, much as we re-
\ gret the failure of the Compromise, we are not
only willing, but anxious TO see the success OF
any measure, which will secure the right OF the
4 South and restore the harmony OF the Union.
We say to the Southern friends of the Compro-
4 mise. let us utter denuncaton against those
ultraists by whom the compromise was defeated;
1 let us cherish no memory in regard to them, but
that their interests are involved in the same yes.
sci with our own, and that it is duty we owe
TO ourselves and to that great mass of the South.
i ern community who have no sympathy with ul-
traisnf in any shape, not to permit the rashness
and imprudence of few to engender strife and
discord among men whose common prospects O
safety depend upon the preservation Of unior
among themselves. If there is no hope of the
American Union withouta union of hearts among
its members, still less is there hope for the Souti
unless its people and representatives Danish dis
sensions from among themselves, and consult
with each other in the most fraterna and self
sacrificing spirit. 1t would be a mournfll spec
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-09-06
r. G.. WEATHERLY, sai
DRAPER and TAILOR.

MAIN STREET, PORT GIBSON. Hssf
n nESPECTFULLY inform the citizens
1O of Port Gibson and vicinity, that he
has lust received from New York, a splen-
did assortment of Fine Black, Brown and
Green Cloths; Plain and Fancy Cashmere;
Black and Colored, Figured and Plain, Sa-
tin and Silk Yestings, &C., which. he is
prepared to make up to order, into Coats,
Vests and Pants, in accordance with the
latest fashions.
His Stock of Goods has been careful
" selected, and forms as handsome an as
sortment as has ever been brought to this
market. s. e..sb 80, ),
Gentlemen wishing handsome and well
fitting garments, are requested to call and
examine for themselves. i,
g TAILORING in all its branches will
be- carried on by him, and he warrants
fit in all cases, whether he furnish the
material or not.
April I6, 1850. sally
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-09-06

A REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT
When DIR. Cooper was President of South
Carolina College, he was one of the best
natured cd gentlemen that ever lectured
ON mischievious boys. On one occasion
when he entered the lecture room, he found
the class all seated with most unwonton
punctuality. and looking wonderous grave.
Mischief, it was evident, was the cause,
and it was apparent that they were pre-
pared for the burst Of laughter. As the
old Doctor waddled along up to the Pro.
fessor's chair, there sat an old goat, bolt
upright, lashed in the chair. But they
were disappointed Of their fun, for instead
Of getting angry and storming at them he
mildly remarked: "Ah! young gentle.
menl quite republican, | see, in your ten.
dencies; found representative government
4-selevated one of your number to the chair
ha! Well, well, it is all right. dare say
fthe present incumbent can fill it as well as
any Of you, You may listen to his lecture
today. Good byel Don't feel sheepisf
about it." And away he went withou
leaving single smile behind him.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-09-06
-COoper's w ell.

c,rTITATED in Kinds county, Mississippi. g
niles west Of jackson, the State Capitol,
rn;lss east Of Raymond, county seat. The
snu,ond anu railroad, now rebuilding, will probably
hN,noh 1oa hv the first of June next; it intersects
Os VII. uV;cksburc Railroad, at Bottoms; distance
tns RAYMOND to the Well, A miles. At this
Eo'" Hacks can be had at Bottoms; IL miles to
llals VOL S or Clinton depot, 8 miles. Persons
tas .;nr Vicksburg can be at the Well in 4
hoS.S. T...,sive arrangements are making for the
:"rsnmmer. The water is principally Cha
t,e cgn,,e The celebrity Of this Well is not sur
yoeasSf and is recommended by the medical fa-
passeu' Z cases Of Chronic Diarrbea, Dyspepsia,
Eulg' Drousy, and general Debility. it acts
Ula,. lo.fnlIv mon the Liver and Kidneys, and has
poSs WINE salutary effect throughout the year.
tus lids can be accommodated at all seasons
auth' ia;'b comfortable rooms.
8lia D., few places can excel this as watering
l.a The picluresqueyie the elevated To-
Pavs ,en romantic hills, and lofty pines; in fact,
cAnuai ,.,bing indicates health. independent Of The
sYs 5o;nsI water. which has proved so beneficial
lAsp,r,n sTp,rrr,nms-Board and Lodging, for Winter,
s..iar and Fall months, S24 per month, 81 per
op.,Ts aaE and 81 so per day. The months Of June,
III TaIv August and September $50 per month,
s,6 . ner week, and 81 per day. Horses will be
',Lon care Of on moderate terms.
An amnsements requisite to watering place
..iu r. found. and good band of music provided
8, tbs summer months.
- :" WILLIAMS s. EPPES, Proprietors.sy
Ps-The assistance oe Col. LoEG, late OF
i, Mansion House, Jackson, Miss, has been
s.cured and we trust that general satisfaction
will be given.
accommodations are making FOR a thousand
..r.on,. In addition to the old Well, another
{. been obtained by sinking shaft some 80
ia.t deep, and which has turned out to be
srougIy impregaated with sulphur and iron. 1t
!, sucb an ,inexhanstable stream that suitable
Koth houses are about to be erected; also, the
horinCofan Artesian Well has been commenced.
Families renting cottages viii find no scarcity
q water for culinary purposes, &c.
Although we consider the Well open at al
times, still the question is asked, when DO you
O,sn9 We now say the lst Of May as gener-
/, opening Quite number Of invalids are
now here, and prospect of large company,
i,srnp from letters already received on the sub
i.ct Of frooms, &c. The demand for barrels Of
water is SO great, we must decline taking any
mure orders until next fall.
The public are requested; should they wish
snv information in regard to the medicinal
Qualities OF the water, or to procure rooms. &c.
10 address the Proprietors, and their letters shall
b. promptly attended, to.
N.B.-Persons leaving for the Well, had bet
ter order their letters to be directed to Cooper's
We'll, Raymond, P, o., Miss. The mails arrive
in Raymond daily, Sundays excepted } and let
ters for the Well will be forwarded daily.
w. & E.
Cooper's Well. April seth, 1850 s6,5m.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-09-06

THE WAY Wives ARE CALIFoRNIAIzED---Jus
see how the wicked men induce their wives to
let them go to the gold diggings, by working
upon their innocent love of display:
There is a wicked man, know,
He coaxed his wife to let him go,
But this is the way he did it, though,
To get to California!
Says he-fll send you Jumps of gold,
Much more than yourtwo hands can hold;
In your own carriage you'll be rolled!
Says she-Now James, you know, my dear,
cannot live without you here,
But ones own carriage sounds so queer!
You NAV 90 to California
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-09-06
MISCELLAN EOUS.

THE LAST HUMBUG The n Y. Sun tells
the following story:
"a most extraordinary phenomenon, it is
said, has just made its appearance in this city,
viz slave from the South, has discovered a
secret mode of changing the colored skin to a
white one! He has already, according to re.
port, changed the hue of his feet, his hands
and part of his person is gradually under.
going the same wonderful metamorphosis
The story is that while at work upon his mas
ter,s plantation, he discovered that certain
weed exercised this astonishing effect. He
and a number Of his fellow slaves vigorously
applied the cosmetic, and the result is before
us. He expects to be fully white in from eight
to ten months.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-09-06

A colored divine, in speaking of re-
formed in6deL wound up his description
thus: "De last word dat dis dyin' man
was heard to say; de last word he was
known to speak; de last word he was no
ticed to utter; de last word he ever pro-
nounced; de last syllable he ever breaved;
the last idea he ever CALCULATED; yes, my
bredren, de berry last word he eber was
known to bereavfrotb, sound or articulate.
was-g-l-o-h-o-r-y!'
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-09-06

GETTING USED TO Tive take the fol-
lowing from the Knickerbocker:
Somewhere about here, writes South
ern correspondent, lives a small farmer Of
such social habits that his coming home
intoxicated was once no unusual thing.
His wife urged him III Yain to sign the
pledge. "Why you see,' he would say
''I'll sign it after while, but | don't like
to break off at once; it ant wholesome.
The best way is always to get used to a
thing by degrees, YOU know" Every
well, old man." his hep mate would re-
ioin, "see now if you don't fall into hole
one of these days, while you can't take
care of yourself, and nobody near to take
you OUT" Sure enough as if to verify
the prophesy, one day after deal Of use
less scrambling, he shouted for the slight
of his eyes" to come and help him out.
"Did'nt 1 tell you so!" said the good soul,
showing her cap frill over the edge Of the
parapet; 'syou've got mo hole at last,
and it is only lucky Pm in hearing, or
YOU might have drowned, you old dog
you!' .'Well," she continued after while,
letting down the bucket, stake hold"
And up he came, higher at each turn
of the windlass, until the old lady's grasp
slipped from the handle, down he went to
the bottom again. This occurring more
than once made the temporary occupant
Of the well SUSPICIOUS. "Look here" he
screamed in fury at the last splash, "you
are doing that on purpose-I know you
are!'' "Well now am,' responded his
old oman, TRANQUILITY, while winding him
up once more. "Don't you remember
telling me it's best to get used TO thing
by degrees! I'm 'fraid if I was to bring
YOU right up on sudden, you wouldn'
| find it wholesome!" The old fellow coulc
not help chuckling at the application o
| his principle, and protested he would sigl
the pledge on that instant. if she woult
| lift him fairly out. This she did, AM
packed him off to ''swear in," wet as h
was. "For you see,'' she added, yer,
emphaticalIy, "if you ever fall into tn
well again. III leave you thar-I will"
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-09-06

Don't say you will become rich till you
have asked your wife. Of all spendthrifs
that nature ever invented, thoughtless
woman is the most so: We care not how
much money man may make, if his wife
does not second his endeavors, he is just
as sure Of dying poor as if he kept gro
Gerry store and trusted every boy
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-09-06
Young men.

Redeem time for reeding Perhaps you
think this impossible; but the busiest life
has some pauses.
When / see the large amount Of time
spent by some over thelowest sort of news
papers, | am convincel that the most in
dustrious young men night obtain a few
minutes day for STUDY and it is aston
ishing how much canbe learned by a fey
minutes application every day. What
cannot be done to-day may doubtless be
accomplished to-morbw. 1t is true Of
time as of money-.Take care of the
pence, the pounds vii take care of them
Selves" Or as Yong more POLITICALLY
express it-"Sands mike The mountain,
moments make the yea"
Do little eUery daa Constant drop
ping wears away rock. When Appelles.
the famous Greek paint4, was asked how
he had been able to accomplish so much
for art, he replied: "Bythe observance Of
of one rule-No day without line!"
Be not discouraged By difficulties
These are chiefly at the start. The
French proverb says truly it is only the
first step that costs" The tree of knowl-
edge has rough trunk, but delicious fruit.
You must crack the shell, to come at the
kernal. Be assured, that little resolution
here will insure success.
Begin at the beginning. Do not smile;
the rule is important, and broken every
day, in every employment. In unravel.
ling tangled thread, who does not know
that everything depends on getting hold
Of the end? Just SO is it in learning.
NeUer be ashamed to learn. And II
conformity to this, never be ashamed tc
confess your ignorance, in the presence o
those who have more information thar
yourself. Many of US would be wiser, j
it had not been for the conceit of being toc
wise already.
Talose the smallest fragments Of k'aoaot
edge. In manufactures of gold, | have
| observed that they save the very sweep
ings of the floors, and rut net work at the
windows; the little morsels and fine dus
of the precious metals, thus saved, a
mount to hundred of dollars in year
Seek associates IN learning. Here, a
in other concerns, many hands make ligh
work. We love companionship, both il
toll and in pleasure. 1t sweetens study
and adds to its pro6ts.-Find out some
young friend, who has similar tastes, ant
enlist him in a definite plan for mutua
improvement: the benefit will accrue t
him, as well as to yourself.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-09-06
5000 Yards OF
JIS 6 M u 6 IN S

SW I S S NJ q > l ~ D:
THE undersigned have this day recelV'
L cd per ship Raymondo, from Geneva,
Italy, splendid assortment of plain, EN-.
brO.dered, Damask and printed Swiss
Muslins, and Organdines, Drapery Mus.
Inns, Shawls, Oil Calicoes, &c.
Also, complete supply of Leghorn
Hats and Bonnets, of all qualities and
sizes.
All of which they will sell at such low
prices as will astonish everybody.
Call and examme before buying else
where. s. BERNHEIMER & BRO.
Port Gibson, April 13, I85O-34
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-09-06

DIscRETIoN.-An inveterate bachelor
being asked by sentimental miss why he
did not secure some fond ones companion
ship for his voyage on the ocean of life,
replied, 81 would, if Iwere sure such an
ocean would be the Pacific"
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-09-06

In subscribers viii have constant supply
Of this celebrated Wine, direct from the only i'm
porter. VIM L CUSHING g. Co,
NJ. 55 Common st., New Orleans
JAM 2I-tf
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-09-06

SWEET GIRLs.-A man travelling at the
West declares the wind came to him Sc
laden with fragrance that he thought he
was near garden of roses. He discoV-
cred that it was only bevy of girls going
through the woods.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-09-06
w. L. GUSHING &, co.
Commission and FOraOard;ng
HOUSE,
Nov 80, ls49. i4.tf

LANDING FROM SHIP ATLANTIC
FROM NEW YORK.
INDIGO, II packages, very superior.
Il MACE and NUTMEGS, 600 lbs, fresh.
TEAS, superior Young Hysou, Imperial and
Gun Powder. Teas of various qualities and
prices, in 6, Is and 6 ID. boxes; caddies and
hall chests, some ofth Tea superior to any
ever imported
MADEIRA, superior Old Madeira in or. casks
GOLDEN SHERRY, in Indian bills, of very
superior quality.
GROUND SPICES, 200 boxes, all kinds.
ALSO TO ARRIVE,
JAVA COFFEE, 100 bags, superior.
SSSSS SSSSs PASTE. u all kind. Of best quality
For sale for cash or City acceptance.
VIM L CUSHING g. Co.,
...''ss.s.'-s No. 55 Common St, New Orleans
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-09-06

nOTIRBON WHISKEY.-4 bbls. very su-
. perior; also, fine Old Irish & Scotch Whis-
kew. for sale by WI CUSHING & Co.,
Ian10 IS Common ST., N. 0.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-06
VOLUME XVI.
THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD
.> y IS PUBLISHED WEEKLY, BY
WILLIAM w. HOL D EN-,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. sa

HENoRrH CAROLINA STANDARD ispublished week
w. at Three Dollars per annum, payable in advance. In
no instance will the paper be sent unless the money for
the same shall accompany the order Subscribers, and
Others who may wish to send money to the Editor,
do so at all times by Mail and at his risk Receipts for
all sums will be promptly transmitted.
ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding fourteen lines be
inserted time for dollar and twenty cents for
each subsequent insertion those of greater length in pro-
portion Court Orders and Judicial Advertisements will
be charged twenty-five per cent. higher than the above
rates. reasonable deduction will be made to those who
advertise by the year.
Letters to the Editor must come free of postage.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-06
NEW BOOKS

.Jusf Received at the N. C.. Bookstore.
MIR. Bryant's new Prose Work-I.etters of Ira
lyl weller, Notes Of things seen in Europe and
America; by VIM. Cullen Bryant. = Fs' - .
History of the Polk Administration, by Hon. Luciel
B. Chase member Of the 29th Congress d@91 ss' ose
Great Book on Californa-EIdorado or Adventures in
the Path of Empire; by Bayard Taylor. -"
The Unity of the Human Races, will, Review Of
the Theory of Prof. Agassis; by Rev. Thos smyfh d. D.
The Language and Literature Of the Slavonic Nations
by Talvi, with Preface by E. Robinson, d. D. -
The Pillars of Hercules or Travels in Spain and Mo
rocco in 1913; by David Urquhart, Esq, NJ. P.
HAWKS Egypt Egypt and its Monuments Second
Edition, with Illustrations; by Francis 8. Hawks D. d.
L. L. D. sy +zaA, - ii za,i .. ls=. -
% For Sale at the N. C.. bookstore, by ~; tss,
~ ~ szssssf ssss -a..s y H. D. TURNER. :.
Raleigh, June s9, 1850. s.f58s Fae#se ~ sl7--3s
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-06
NORTH CAROLINA RAIL ROADl

TTNHE General Commissioners of the North Caroline
Il Rail Road hereby announce that at Meeting held
by them at Chapel Hill the 5th and 9th days of June
$780, it ascerained, from additional returns made
by the local Commissioners, that the sum of Million
of dollars had been subscribed in the capital stock Of the
said Company: and the first instamept. Of five dollars
per share, the said of million of dol lara
wit the of fifty thousand dollars having been re;
ceved by the Treasurer Of this Board, the said Commits.
sioners preferred and certified duplicate declarations OF
the foregoing facts with the Of the Subscribers
and the amounts by them respectively subscribed appen
ed hereunto and have caused Of the said declaraz
tons to be deposited in the office of the Secretary Of State
according to the requirements Of the 9Th sect ion Of the
act of the General Assembly ratified the 9Th DAY of Jan
uary ls49 entitled I" An act TO incorporate the North
Carolina Rail Road Company"
And the said General Commissioners by virtue of the
vested in the by the act Of Assembly aforesaid
do therefore hereby make known, that the said company
shall be regarded formed for The purpose mentioned
said act from the aforesaid 9th day Of June thousand
eight hundred and fifty and they do further give notice
that they have appointed meeting of the stockholders Of
said company be held in the town of Salisbury on
Thursday the lth day of July next receive the
port Of the proceedings Of this Board and 10 take such
further action under the charter of the said company
may be authorized and required by the same at which
every stockholer is requested attend in person by
proxy. - /. :. - sia4s s.-sA
And this Board stands adjourned tothe time md place.
test aforesaid: fSF5s7' 1s.s5 50 5%'fssa3systSs
tss.'s.5" ,'.s SIGNED: - ., sssF - s
WILLIAM G. MEANS, Of Concord: !. -. s. =. Z
JOHN B. LORD, Of Salisbury. y: - ..., 80. :
RICHARD WASHINGTON, Of W ayne sbotongh.. ]. :
HENRY B. ELLIOTT, of Randolph. = as - -
I JAMES M. LEACH, Lexington. - 20 50 =
JOHN M. MOREHEAD, Greensboroueh. ast 80
WILLIAM. A. GRAHAM, Hiitsboro6gh.. So !.
NATHAN A. STEDMAN, Phtsborouch.
SAM. P. HARGRAVE. Lexington e:
June 9th, 1885, q 4 80 = - slG-4
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CLASS No. 3-Hhife Oak Plank.

To be sawed to full aud thickness, and to Paral-
lei widths and not to have than halt inch o sap
Estimated at l32, 900 feet board measure-per foot
20 white oak plank, so to 40 feet long, ~ to =
inches wide, inches thick.
20 white oak plank, 80 to As feet long, 10 to IL
inches wide, 8 l-2 inches thick.
20 white oak plank, 80 to As feet long, 10 to IL
inches wide, inches thick.
20 white oak plank, 30 to 50 feet long, 10 to Is
inches wide, l-2 inches thick.
20 white oak plank. 30 to 50 feet long, 10 to IL
inches wide, inches thick.
natural curve edgewse not less than II inches in the
length of each plank Estimated at lS 600 feet, board
measure-per foot.
CLASS No. ELM, White .dsh, and Black Walnut.
500 cubic feet best quality elm timber (bu pieces]
from ten totwenty feet long, and none less than
ls inches diameter at the top end, clear Of bark
per cubic foot.
10 900 feet board white ash plank from IL to
20 feet long, II 10 20 inches wide. and two IN
ches thick, per foot
boards, IL to 20 feet long, and to average sixteen
inches wide-per foot
Class No. 5.-Yello,D Pine.
80 900 cubic feet fine grained Southern yellow pine
plank stocks, to average forty-fve feet in length,
and none less than 35 feet .ong-per cubic foot.
1000 cubic feet ine-grained Southern yellow pine
promiscuods timber, from 25 10 10 feet long, and
from Is to "a inches square-per cubic foot.
CLASS No. 6.-IVhite Pine
30 900 feet board measure No. l. first quality white
80 900 feet board No second quality white
pine one-inch boards, per thousand feet.
NAVY YARD BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
CLASS No. l.--Hick0ry Bars, &c. [Per piece.
100 rough hickory bars, six feet long and i2 inch
es square.
20 white heart hickory butts feet long and inch
diameter the small end.