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The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-11-05

of this iauaucal faction, our fate is sealed
The only point to which we can LOOK for
safety is, 70 the States The people Of thesp.
as sovereign parties, consented to The COM
pact, the provisions Of which have been VIC.
leted, end rs sovereign parties to violated
compact, they haye The right to withdraw
isam -
The sovereign power, to decide upon cv-
cry question presented by the state OF affairs
rests ia the people, and therefore the Cover.
nor has convened the Legislature to take the
steps necessary to place them before the
people, which vii be by calling a conven-
ton OF the same authoriy8as that which
ratified the Constitution. What will be
done by convention. when it assemblies
will DE for the people to decide, when elect
ing the members to 1t.
In conclusion, let rs ask ourselves. in view
Of the facts wo have Just reciled--Is not
the State Of our public affairs alarming
even though il were in slight degree---it
is an act of wisdom TO submit il to- the con.
sderation Of Z convention composed Of the
men most in repute, for experience, wisdom,
and integrity among the people thar we may
Wv IiNANh uHSh u 9NNhtN VIII Ouf
sister States, aud that our present and we'll
founded fears may be put TO rest, or that we
shall withdraw from the Federal Govern.
mcnt those attributes of sovereignty, we del
egated TO it in the vain hope OF insnring our
peace and prosperity, Having formed our
opinions upon these questions, il is necessa-
ry that We should have them faithfully rep
resented, ia the approaching Legislature.
Our representative has declared that he de-
sires to represent us faithfully, and we may
have every confidence that when he know.
our opinion, he will act in conformity to its
We will farther ask Has not North
en faction, urged on by passion and by
interest, already become sufficiently nu.
merous TO control the action of this Govern.
ment? VIII that faction, in the exercise of
their power strictly regard the provisions Of
the constitution of the United States VIII
they not, as they have hitherto done, exer.
else their power in strict regard to their pas
sions and interests? Can any Southern
man or any patriot consent that the will OF
such faction should usurp the place OF the
constitution and become the supreme law o.
the land In such case, where can We
look for relief but 20 the State Government
II is to deliberate ON measures for our relief
that meeting Of the Legislature has been
called, and we would urge it on the citizens
OF Wilkinson county to instruct our Repre-.
sentative 10 contend earnestly for our equal
rights and to concur in calling State Con-
vention or other measure which the Legis-
ature in their wisdom, may propose for
our protection and redress.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-11-05

A STRIKING EXAMPLE OF FIDELITY ~
NEGRo.-Our friend Mr. Bonner, of the
firm Of Bonner & Smith related to us YES.
terday the history of negro, who has late.
Iy returned from California, which fonns
one OF the most interesting examples Of fidel-
lty and devotion of Il servant to his master.
that has ever come under our notice About
two years ago u gentleman from Mississip-
pl went to California, taking with him his
lavOrlie slave, Il stout man. by the name Of
Walter. On arriving in California, the Mis-
sissippi gentleman proceeded to the mines,
where he was soon attacked by a severe
and lingering disease, which prevented his
pursuing his labor. In the meantime, the
negro, Walter, attended MS masters sick
bed, administered faithfully to all his wants,
and devoted fractions of time to working IN
the mines, thus acquiring the means of pro-
curing the necessities and comforts Of life
for his master Finally, the master died ia
a strange and dreary country, among care.
less, reckless, and indifferent men, who
would not turn aside without very large
remuneration, to aid The negro to commit
the remains Of his master to mother earth.
by approprlatlng, however, all his accumu-
lalions to that object, he succeeded in Civ
ing his master decent burial, aud collect.
Ingall his papers and property together, de-
posted them IN some safe place. He then
proceeded with his labor OF digging and
washing for gold, aud after long period Of
hard, devoted labor, succeeded in accumu.
latlng more than thousand dollars of gold
dust lie then proceeded to the coast, took
the steamer, arrived in the city few days
ago and presented himself to Mr.. Bonner at
his countlng-room, with letter from his de.
ceased master and bag OF gold dust. The
+ettcr informed Mr.. Bonner Of the fideh,y
and devotion Of Walter to his poor master,
begged that he would protect his interest,
aud see that ho was duty enancipated. Mr..
Bonner gave the faithful negro a warm
grasp Of the hand, and told him that he
would carry ont his masters request, with
the deepest interest and solicitude for the
welfare and prosperity oil 50 faithful ser.
vaut.--TrHc Data.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1850-11-05

We are astcnlshed (ays the Yarmouth
Register that the Boston papers have no,
published the following among their other
remarkable stories A coachman ascended
the steps Of one of the first class hotels, and
harangned the crowd as follows: Heres
the hand that lifted Jenny Lind out OF the
coach. GeDtIemen, you can any of you
have the privilege Of kissing it for five dol
lars-ckildren half price,"
SPANISH GEoGRAPHY.---A Creole in IIa>
vana, being examined in geography, was
asked
Whati the capital Of Spain?
Spain has no carital--she Is hopelessly
bankrupt
= The master, wiling to probe, then asked
II Spain has no capital, what intefes, does
she pay on her debt?
Not any--Cuba pays the interest,
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-12-26
Wholesale and Retail
Tin Copper s. Sheet-Fs'On
W an uf0ct0 ry.

1sES upper - SHeeS.AsOh
VI an mactOr ry.
The subscriber adopts this method of retur-
ming thanks to his friends and the pnbic
generally for the liberal patronage heretofore
bestowed upon him, and begs leave TO inform
them that he has enlarged his business, andnow
keeps constantly on hand large supply o
every variety of
TINWARE,
STOVE-PfPE,
DRIPPING PANS,
ZINK ILERS,
COAL BUCKETS, TEA
K f. II II l. f. s, &C., &c.
which he will sell wholesale or retail as
low as any other establishment in the
country. He is also prepared to manu-
facture SPOUTING for houses at the
shortest notice and on the most reasonable
terms. Merchants and others desirous of
purchasing bills of ware, are respectfully
invited to call as he is prepared to furnish
all articles in his line equally as low as
can be had either east or west, and all or
ders addressed to him will be promptly
attended to.
JOB WORK Of every description, done
on the shortest notice.
The undersigned hopes, by strict at
tentlon TO business TO receive a liberal
share Of public patronage.
Old copper and puter taken in exchange
for ware.
GEORGE HARNCAME.
Oct. s. IS49-5-tf.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-12-26
A WITTY PARSON.

When George Whitefeld first came tc
Charleston, IN South Carolina, the Rev
Alexander Garden was Episcopal minis.
ter of that place. Not liking Whitefeld'
principles, he took occasion to preach a
sermon against him from the following
text:-"BeholG, those that have turned
the world, upside down, are come hither
also In the afternoon of the same day,
Whteheld in his turn, retorteG upon his
antagonist to a very crowded audience,
and with all the VIII and satire for which
he was so remarkable, from the words of
ST. Paul: "Alexander, the coppersmilh.
hath done me evil, and the Lord reward
him according TO his works" Soon after
Garden, not TO be outdone, took occasion
- laim with some heat, against the
cS,rch b" a,sifing tunes used in Whitefeld's
for bol, worsgg ,:sg too theatrical and gay
been appropriated edRlS Is such ) a as had long
airs. Very true, doctoi,a,.he So: songs gy.; ana
field in his next lecture, sai'' " 'il.e-
can you assign any good rPul pray slr'
devil should always be in 1pn G.sss5oh Gsa& als {.
the best tunes?''
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-12-26
ST. FRANCIS ACADEMY FOR BOYS.
Loretto, Cambria county, Pa.

Loretto, Cambria county, Pa.
FEyHIS Institution, in charge Of the Fran
q ciscan Brothers, and distant four miles
from the direct mail road between Phi!adeiph-
ia and Pitts burg will, on the first Monday IN
September, be opened for the reception Of pn-
pills, who i'll be instructed in any of the fol-
10 wing branches of elementary and liberal
educaiio on:- Reading, Writing, Arithmetic ,
English Grammar Ancient and Modern Gecg
raphy, Use of Globes, Elements of Natural
Philosophy, Ancient and Modern History
Book. Keeping, full course of Mathematics
and of the Greek and Latin Classics, &c.
TERMS.
The Annual pension for Board Tu- I
ition, Washing, Mending OF lin s,on M
en-, and use of Bedding, payable
half yearly in ADVANCE is,
Postage of letters, books and 81 ationary, ii
no, furnished by parents or guardians, will
form an extra charge, as will also Me dicai al
tendance.
The Scholastic Year commencing as above,
will close the 9Th of July following.
Those remaining at the institution during
the Summer vacation, viii be charged Sl2
extra.
Each pupil must be provided with sufficient
supply of Summer and Winter clothing; SIX
shirts, six pocket handk erchiefs six poIrs OF
stockings, four pairs of drawers, six towels,
and three pairs of pots shoes.
The healthy location of the Establishment,
together with picturesque sCenery-the varied
aud extensive prospect al! around so beneficial
TO youthful mInds-must render it desirable
as place of education.
The attention of the Brothers to the intel
iactual moral and religious culture of boys
entrusted to their care, viii be unre mittlng;
and 10 render that attention effective, the disci-
Pline Will be exact, yet mild and parental
4 half yearly account Of the health, conduct
and literary progress of each pupil, will be
transmitted 10 his parent guardian.
All letters addressed (post- paid TO the 'Su-
periOr of the Franciscan Monastery, LOretto.'
will receive due attention.
Reference may be made to Rt. Rev. Vi. o..
Connor, Bishop of Pntsburg, Rev. Fl. +. Gal
laher Loretto. Cambria county,
October 3. lS50-3m.
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R M 1R VI s. O

Thes.MouNrAIN SEsElNEL' is published ev
cry Thursday mornihg'ai Two DOLLARS per
annum, payable halt yearly.
No subscription will be taken for shorter
period than six months; and no paper will be
discontinued until all Grreardges are paid. A
allure to notify discontinuance at the exPira
tonoi ,the term subscribed for, will be consider
ed as a new engagement.
DADVERTISEMEN will be inserted
at the following rates:-50 cents per square for
the first insertion; IS cents for the second; 81
for three insertions, and 25 cents per square
for every subsequent Insertion liberal de-
duction made to those who advertise by the
year. All advertisements handed in must have
the proper number Of insertions marked there
on, or they will be published tIl forbid and
charged in accordance with the above terms
05All letters and communications, to insure
attention must be post paid.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-12-26
EBENSBURG HOUSE.

The undersigned respectfully announces -
his friends and the travelling community that
he has taken this large and commodious house
in the borough Of Ebensburg. formerly kept by
S. J Renshuw, where he will be happy to &c
comrnodate his friends and those tho may be
pleased TO favor him with their patronage
Having fitted up the House in an excellent
manner, he assure the travelling public
that nothing will be wanting on his part that
will contribute to the comfort of his customers.
His TABL will always be supplied with
the best the markets afford, and his 3 ar
is filled with choice liquors. His STABLE
being very large and attended by careful
Hostler, he is prepared TO accommodate Dro-
vers on the most reasonable terms.
@. M'DERMIT.
March %, I650-25-lf
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-12-26

OUR UNION.
BY J. E. oARNEs, OF THE v1cKsBURe wHIG

BY J. Z. CARNEs, OF THE vIcKsBURG wHIG.
the blood that flowed at Lexington, and Grim
soned bright Champlain,
Streams still along the Southern Gulf and by
the lakes of Maine;
Il Cows in veins that swell above Pacifc's gol-
den sand
And throbs in hearts that love uid grieve by
dark Atiantic's strand.
Il binds in one vast brotherhood the trapper OF
the west,
With men whose cities glass themselves in
Erie's classic breast;
And those TO whom September brings the fire.
sides social hours,
With those who see December Is brow enwrea.
thed with gorgeous flowers!
From where Columbia laughs 10 greet the
smiling western wave,
To where Potomac sighs beside the patriot he
roe's grave;
And from the streaming everglades to Huron's
lOrdy food,
The glory of the nations past thrill through
kindred blood!
Whenever ArnUld's name is told it dyes The
cheek with shame,
And gloves with pride o'er Bunker Hill or
Mouhrie's wilder fame;
And wheresoe'er above the fray the stars of
empire gleam,
Upon the deck or DER the dust it pours com
mon stream!
IL ia n socrcd Iorac- ~ -o,,.- -. g.,
nor take from village urchinr nor the son Of
city pride;
Nor the hunters white-haired children who
find faithful homo
"here nnmeless lakes are spark ling, and
where lonely rivers roam.
Greene drew his sw ord nj Eu taw; and bleeding
southern feet
Trod he march across the Delaware AMID the
snow and sleet;
And, 10! upon the parchment where the natal
record shines,
The burning page of Jefferson bears franklin IS
calmer lines.
Gould ye divide that record bright and lear
The names apart
That erst were written boldly there with plight
of hand nd heart2
Could ye erase Hancock's name, e'eu with
the sabre's edge,
Or wash out with fraternal blood CarroIps
double pledge?
Say can the South sell out her share in Bunk.
er's houry height
W can the North give up her boast in York.
towns closing fight?
Can ye divide with equal hand heritogs of
graves,
W read in twain the starry flag that DER them
proudly waves
Can ye cast lots Cor Vernon's soil or chatter
mid The gloom
nat hangs lis solemn folds about your COM
mon fathers tomb?
Or could ye meet around his grave as fratrici.
dal foes,
ana wake your burning curses Ger his pure
aud calm repose?
Fe dare not: is the AlIeghenian thunder toned
dectee;
lis echoed where Nevada guards the blue and
tranquil sea;
W here IroPic waves delighted clasp our flow
cry southern shore,
And where through frowning mountain gates
Nebraska's waters roar.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-12-26

If life be battle, how mad must he be
who fails to arm himself for the contest.
II life be storm. how lnfuriated is he
who sleeps while his bark is driven amid
unknown waters. lflite be pilgrimage,
how unwise is he who strays from the
right road nor seeks to return until the
twilight shadows gather around his path.
way
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-12-26

- HEL L and Spanish Polka Combs, PortM.
~ nies. Brushes, Fancy Soaps andOlrphst
for sale by
G.. w. TODD & CO
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-09-27

Five years have passed away, and
William Pemberton, by sobriety and IN
dustry, has regained his cottage home,
and there, with his pious Idella, to whose
cheek the bloom of health has returned,
and their children, he is spending his
days IN quietude and devotion.
Is your husband a drunkafds Be
gentle with him and pray for him. Are
you drunkard, or moderate drinker!
Remember the wife Of your bosom,
the children Of your love, and the soul
you possess, which is Of incalculable
worth.-May God bless this narrative TO
your good. ' rnt
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-09-27

trust you will allow me to clear my skirts
Of your blood. This is what l desire.
/ wish to induce yOu to lay aside the
traffic, and cease to do evil and learn to
do WE'LL May you so conclude, and my
object will have been gained. May GOD
bring youto proper apprehension, oi
your obligation in the matter, and save
your soul.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-09-27

guilt thereby, to call down the hot thun-
derbolts Of eternal wrath upon his devo-
ted spiriti My object is 10 arouse the
vender to sense OF bis danger, to por-
tray his guilt before his eyes. His posi-
ton is one ofimminent peril; his business
is one Of gross inhumanity. and should
awaken very fearful apprehensions as to
the future. Let him remember that as
long as he continues in the traffic, he will
send forth pernicious and blighting IN
fluence. That though he may add farm
to farm. and erect splendid mansions,
their foundations rest upon the deep
wailings of the widow, and the heavy
sepulchral groaus Of the poor drunkard
And whose shall these things be, wheE
God shall come to judge the earths c
cease your work Of devastation anG
death.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-09-27

Thou shall not couet Ay aeigh5ors house,
thou skak not coeet tsy neighbors ,Oie, nor his
man ssreGnt, nor his maid servant, nor his or,
nor his ass, nor ANYTHING THAT Is rHT NEIGH.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-04
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND INSTRUC
TIONS TO POSTMASTEHS.

THE departure Of the steampacket Franklin
i from New York not having been made on the
10th Of September, public notice is hereby given
that said packet ship will make her first departure
from New York on the 9th of October, and that
mails will be sent by said packet from New York
TO Great Britain and 10 countries beyond, via
southampton, (England,) and to France direct via
Havre
All mails on hand at the New York Post Office
for Great Britain and the countries beyond France
excepted, are to be made up and despatched by the
abovenamed packet, agreeably to the provisions of
the postal treaty between Great Britain and the
United States.
Mails for France will be made up separately, to
be sent to Havre direct. Correspondence to coun-
tries beyond France will be mailed via Havre, II
directed upon the address TO be so SEM.
Postage on letters TO France is "a cents, the
single rate with American inland postage to be
added, which must be prepaid in all cases A like
postage is TO be prepaid letters to countries be-
yond France, if sent via Havre. Newspapers three
cents each, with American inland postage added.
Postage letters to Great Britain is "a cents the
single rate; which be prepaid sent unpaid at
the option of the sender.
Letters and papers for Great Britain and for
countries beyond it, can be sent by the Franklin
in the manner as by the Collins line OF steam
ers, via Liverpool, ~ X. HALL,
Postmaster General.
Post Office Department, Sept. 80, 1850.
Oct at
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[coHnrsposprSox OF THE REPUBLIC. !
BALTIMORE, Oct. So D. |

BALTIMORE, Oct. SIS p. IN.
A despatch just now received announces that
the Royal Mail Steamer Cambria arrived at
Halifax at 6 O'Clock, this morning, but the tele-
graph east was working SO badly, that none of the
news could be transmitted. l shall probably have
her advices time this afternoon or to- nj ght
if the wires can be gotten in order
The election yesterday, far ascertained,
passed of with considerable quetude and good
order Enough has been heard to know that Mr..
Lowe, the Democratic candidate has been elected
Governor by probably two thousand majority.
The subject of State reform will now become a
matter Of absorbing interest. The Wings have a
majority in the Reform Convention, and have no
doubt they will give their Democratic friends as
much, if not more, reform than will be exactly
palatable, especially as the newly elected Cover
would, without reform, have the bestowment
of sundry fat Offices which Of his friends may
not relish being reformed out Of
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Mon. suRvrylyo slidell, a United States

MoRE SURVEYING - Mr. Sdell United States
Surveyor TO the Engineer Corps, was in Lake Prov
dence, Carroll parish, a few weeks since, having
completed survey and reconnaissance from Full
ton, on the Red river, 10 Lake Providence. on the
Mississippi, with the view Of ascertainiug the best
route for the great Pacific and Mississippi railroad.
Mr.. Sidell stated that this route from the highlands
Of the Red river TO the Mississippi the best he
had found in his surveys. Tradition sage that the
large tribe Of Indians who formerly Inhabited THE
region, and extended 10 the banks OF the Arkansas
the Quapaws, had their westward trail directly
over the route Mr.. Slide has surveyed, ne being
the highest land in this alluvial world, from the
"Big Drink" 10 the upper sources Of the ouachita.
nv o. Pfeayune.
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circumstances, the pleasure ! feel could be en-.
HANGED. save by the consciousness Of greater
desert. Whatever poor service | may have rem
dered to the public schools of Washington has, in
deed, a. you have well expressed it, been ga labor
Of love" and has, therefore, been It's own recon-
pense. The pride you entertain for your schools
ia a most admirable exemplifcation Of their infiu-
ence. | have seen you in that to which you are
attached, and have beheld with high satisfaction
the intelligence, the gentleness, the lady like
bearing Of those who placed there as your
guides and instructors. Happily see these quail
ties reflected upon yourselves. When the few brief
years Of your youth shall have passed away, you
will rejoice that it has been your privilege to be
pupils of these schools for whether il shall be your
fortune to adorn the most exalted stations in 80
ciety, to which you may we'll aspire, or 10 pursue
the even tenor Of your way in humber, yet equally
useful and honorable positions, you will not only
remember with gratitude these associations Of your
youth, but all who may be blessed by the influence
1t will be in your power TO exert will acknowledge
the WISDOM the benevolence and the goodness fthe
patrons of our public schools. | thank you most
heartily for your beautiful offerings, which. with
the kind words you have spoken, l will long cher
sh as the most acceptable and precious memen-
toes of the young, the fair and gentle donors from
whom 80 proudly receive them.
Mr. SEIDMoRE still fingers, apparently on the
very verge Of death.
DAoUERREoTyPE OF JENNY LIND.-An admirable
daguerreotype likeness of the renowned Swedish
songstress, recently brought from New York by 9
gentleman of this city, may be zen for few days
at Messrs. Taylor Il Maury's. II was executed a
the well-known establishment of Brady, to who's,
interchangeable exertions the citizens Of New York
indebted for the most attractive and extensive gal
lery of the ikenesses of lustrous percentages to be
found, not only in that city, but in the country
The absolute truth the literal fidelity with which
the beautiful process of Dagucrre copies the human
face, renders the picture to which alude pecu-
liarly interesting to those who feel curiosity &c
see a perfect resemblance Of the features of the
great Queen of Song. The countenance, though no,
cassically beautiful, expresses that superior intel
ligence, and frank, generous spirit which charac
terize the great vocalist We advise readers tc
call at Taylor and Maury's and look at this coun
terfeit of Mdlle Lind. 1t has been admirably trans
ferred to stone by D'Avignon, and we learn tina
copies will soon be for gale in this city.