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LrtrLE GsRAr MEN-Ii isa ilule queer how
many great men have been little men-OF, %

LrrrLE GsEAT MeN.-Ii is q little queer how
many great men have been little men--Ok %
Gray has said, with different meaning,
SHOW low, how Gltle are the great"
Itwould be curious question how far men
Of dimlnutive stature have tried to distinguish
themselves as statesmen, generals, poets, ora
tors, and SO forth, by an uneasy sense Of per-
sonal alinsignifcancs. No doubt many pigmy;
who has been tormenled by morlifyhg con-
sconsness Of his physical inleriority, has been
provoked and stimulated thereby 10 show 70
the world that his lack Of Aesh and blood, has
been more than made up TO him in brains:
Hence we see many a LilIiputan in body
who is perfect Brobdignuglan IN intellect.
Who believes tLat the great Russian generali
Suwarrow, would ever have immortalized him
self as a warrior, il he had not stood but five
feet one in his boots? Or who fancies that, IL
they had been six-footers in altitude, the world
would have been set in a blaze by MacedO-
MAS nadman or the Swede? When Lord
Nelson was passing oEorthe quay at Yarmouth
W tuhO pNSSVeoiS" " hlO sup " Wh'Sh "N -
been appointed, the people exclaimed, Why
make that little fellow captainH This sneer
of disparagement was but a '(oregone cOnclu-
SION in his own mind, and he thought Of il
: when he fought the battles Of the Nile and
Trafalgar. Had BuOhdparte been six inches
higher, says Elaslitt, lie would never have gone
an Tint disastrous Russian expedition, nor
with that addition would he ever have beehem-
peror or king. 1t was the nickname OF little
corporal,' we doHbt not which first Pricked
! the sides Of his ambition, and stirred him into
: 4hat terrible activity which made all Europe
. tromble. Nearly all the famous poets have
: been little men. Who can tell whether We
T. should ever have been delighted by Moore'd
9 exquisite verse, had not George the Fourth
: once threatened to clap him into his wine
6 cooler!- Yankee Blade,
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-10-05

Poor AND PRouD The Boston Post tur~
nshes the following truthful pictule-the org
ina for which may be found in almost every
town in the Union. The family oil Mrs.
Brown, good widow, consisting OF six daugh"
ters had the misfortune to be poor ana proud.
Above the gross vulgarity of manual labor,
though not above its necessity, they lived IN
stuck up idleness and depended mainly
on the hard earnings Of the mother Tor sup.
port. Finally, Maria, who was the youngest
and rather pretty,managed to win the heart and
hand of the village physician, and got married.
The alliance being considered decided step
.up in lie world by all the family, the sim
Gle sisters grew lazier and proudeE than ever
while the doctors wife took a new and I'M
proved set Of airs to match her advancement
IN the scale Of good society," Being COM
fortably besto we'd ia her new house, she
began to feel the need OF somebody to mud
the pots and kettles; and seeing neighbor;
thrifty mechunic, who used to be boss 70
her father, she called out to him in an affected
manner, to know where she should find ser.
vant--expectng to get an offer OF one OF his
daughters. 'WelI, don't know said the
carpenter, 'hep Is a little hard to be got just
now, but there is the widow Browne girls,
who should think you might get, as they are
dreadful poor, and seem to be always out OF
work. Some neighbors who overheard the
$ colIoquy, say that modam retreated into hol
r house with aprecptancy thatwas quite alarm
d ing to behold, and never spoke Of the carpen'
: Ter afterwards, but as vulgar person who
b knew nothing of the proper distinctions OI
e society.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-10-05

Corners have always been popular. The
chimney corner, for instance, is endeared to
the heart from the earliest to The latest hour
of existence. The corner cupboard! what
stores of sweet things has it contained Tor ua
in youth, with what Iuxurics it's shelves have
grotned 10 manhood! A snug corner in will!
who ever objected to such thirgg A corner
in womau's heart! once get there, and you
may soon command the entire domain. A
corner in the temple OF fame! arrive al lhA,9
and you may become immortal.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-10-05

A native Of 'Do#n East,' describing with
exuggeration the remarkable
propensites Of guano as promoter Of vere-
tation, said that few hours after planting the
cucumber seed, the dit began to fly, the vines
came up like streak, although he started off
at the top of his sreed the vine overlook and
covered him-and taking out his knife to cut
the pOgy things, he found a large cucum6et
gone to seed in one Of his pockets.
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Isslsstppt Greole,
.srpv SATURDAY. MORNING
AM n. MONTGOMERY
q. . SUBSCRIPTION.

.-oae OF Sub9OAdA
NM. ! year, If paid within one
aapl ,as.iims Of subscriblngs u not 10!
" 4, ", VI lime, lime Eve dollars a year will
!, ADVERTISING, JOB WORK. &c'
4 ! .ss,. inserted at one dollar per
iilplsls lIa.s. u less, for the first in-
W ~ " cents for each subsequent . one. !, 9 !.
|iiel,s l .sn, in without the number
Aa'l's . s,,ps 1s spssi6ed, will be published
N s,sa sJ1S charged accordingly.
sI,t " ~ '1V.rsonal V nature, whenever .a, ad-
N N I sharped 1t the rate OF two
,l.,.,y =, =; s ,sn lines, each insertion g.
lg1s ] .rssuisrs or public addresses, !, ior 10
s.iT''asjisidual persons or companies, e ,
d"s advertisements, and at the
NJ as,,Caudidates--FOr State and nr, DIS, ,
tiS' County offices, S.. The fec
/, Ta,s as must be paid for on delivery
Y" "''a Isl.ors must be paid, OF they vii
Indsd to.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-10-05

A CORRECT REPRooF "A lady took umbrsgs
at the use, by gentleman, of very common
word, OF which the primary and most obvious
sense was unexcePuonable, while its most re-
mote unusual signifcatOn was indelcate.-
Il beg pardon,' said the offender, opolOgeticul,
ly, Il certainly did not mean 'Ohat you ~ert
thinking ot!'--a rotort which was as philosoph-
icaI as it was Just aud severe.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-10-05
SILENT SONGS.
BY r. H. sToDDARD.

by r. H. sToDDARD.
If I could ever sing the songs
Within me day and night
The only fit accompahim eht
Would be a lutte Of light!
A thousand worldless melodies, ?
BegOt with pleasant Puin,
Like weirdest lnGantations fill
The chambers of my brain!
But when yearn in utterance,
They mock my feeble art,
And / am silent, with the thorns
OF music in my heart.
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BAsHFuL LOVE.

Before the winning breeze could steal
Motn's sprinkIed pearl drops from the rose
| called 1t, that it might reveal
The tale my lips dare not disclose
It's leaves Of virgin tenderness
Where have pressed kiss for thee;--
It's blush Of maiden bashfulness,
Both tell Of Love and Secresy.
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THEIR CONDITION met was beggar !;
Plato turned a mill; Terence was slave;
BoefGs died in Jail, ,Tasso was often distressed
for FIVE shilings; Cervantes died of hunger;
Milton ended his life in obscurity; Bacon lived
a life of meanDess; Spencer died of wnnt'
Dryden lived in poverty, and died in distress;
Otway died Of hunger; beein the s'reetsi Gold
smiths Vicar of Wakefield was sold fot tri-
ae to save him from PRISON; Fielding lies in
the baryiug grounds Of an English factory
Savage. died id prison; ChattertOn destroyed
bimselG and John Keats died Of a broken
heart.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-10-05

What illustrates most simply and beautifully
the tngress progress, and egress OF life?-
snow. Because in it's ingress tis pure, its
progress is PteGarious; and its egress Is almost
unnoticed.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-10-05

FALsEuOoD.-It is more from carelessIssb
about truth than from intentional lying, that
there is SO much lalseh0od in The world.
[Df Johasoa.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-10-05

wa to't has many greSious sins
w and among others the following.
Y Journal does not get paid off
A'am' Of these days BY the ladies',
adIy hislakent t
'V'-ls there any character in life
9"ayOung and beautiful widow? ?
s0quslish one, who, even amid
t'aa 40 eyeto future welded hap
,a''aer, but one Of genuine heart,
n'' husband's urn, peusive but
Vs'' 'oltened TO a placidneas
-d'vods and pure,
> "sadiast and demure.1
q ibis fashion last week. Her
''''ed only to soften her charms,
. picture. Herr brilliant eyes;
O''''lme seen dance with Joy,
/, y 'Aelr power, but they were
7lnsy seemed to be looking be.
~ longing to join her liege-lorC
N0'lss Of welded love! 44
g0od husband died,' said l
'Nght ornament, but heavel
|, 4 tear Of sorrow stood in tn,
~, NV . CLEAN Of religious hop
nelled ltaway. 81 need NO
'9ued 'that, search the wild
N el9' hnd his iellOw-yOu alread
i l'a'sd one clutched my han
\ N IA nad touched the righ. cord
s''a'--a very torrent Of teal
! 'yes--iike unto an earthnuak
u. .'''''--eVen ' the counterle
q neg cameo seemed to cate
.,,.Sl and rain alabaster tear
ii Al. broken accents the beat
I Y 'oObed Out-sIm6et / do
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!, galden,s Advertisement.

10 AZ EIGHTEEN.
y A heart to let!
+. avn. fresh, CHEEKY, virgin heart,
I'd ,,nnntsd BY man as yet'
in ,,ad unsoiIed in any part
\ !. i, BID, The prize to get!
Ii rhs i'm who'll pay the easy rent
pl III and hourly due wife,
a'I spssi love, | am content
" dve lease for life
DOW S,lree chambers, warm and bright,
Of ii furnished with affection's fire,
laIn I'm Iinpsd withhopesthat glow with light
! i svsysr The sun may shine.
oppS owners tiles good; no claim
I' !, ID yet been raised, and every part
,,"d min her own right and name
!, aod ho'll take this precious heart! ..
an TwENTY-ElGHT.
i. 80 No tenant yet!
! vO III, valuable heart! Ra
! y lo seeks such property to get
,b.,I nowhere find, in any mart,
with bsierio be let.
M AZ
lIS d1 srms are easy, payments few
@ 'us YES the heart described above,
mil niadlcements 10 the true
ROndo aNOmSts Of love!
. @o ~ y property sin good repair,
i % 'o Rldmittre has never b}en used,
lishle tnpey's slightly worse for wear,
bl, m aRought has been abused.
i,,s ,,s,. sH ttmNered with some trifing debts
! BUC unequited love, but these
'Ilbe cancelled, fix gets
'bEVA anantit shall please.
- w Al IHlKTH'EWHrs
laAs c Take down the sign!
two The truth must now be told:
ism 10 t'Y has preyed on every part,
d'0sG p'Per now would take this old,
} i, NIX " iFdaRd heart.
Nil I'D Nho doors, hang all in gloom,
ed some the affections on the shelf,
ng s men into the narro@eat room
,,,s,ou iou' once l'Il move myself.
m,dc ''laI lPass each heavy day,
Ieconm aANas for myself no more,
'n The charities that may
Va NJ ms % knocking at my door.
me. aa ss'a'e-this heart-.may do
ork, 70 ld' these ruined hopes of mine;
'o'-l ~ 'a'', il has comforts few
I Il; IS l'n''ahe down the sign!
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-10-05

One reason'wby the world is not reformed,
is because every man would have others take
a start, never thinking Of himself.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-10-05

True hope is swift, j. flies with Swallows
wings,
Kings mako gods and meaner people kiugs:
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-10-05

pdo" ' ], the best cordial against
|at0.l. y, !, Iae spirits; wherefore,
Ar~, riD,'Slolif il usspassoth not in
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-10-05

The perpettatoF Of the following pun says
the Boston Post, has not been arrested but
the police are making close search after him
"A stranger who came into hotel the 9th,
er day, apparently fatigded with walking and
oppressed with heat, sat down to MS dinner
On being asked by lady whether he would
have some egg.sauco, answered, 'no-don'l
YOU see l am already egg-sGucs-ted! Th'
fanting Of the lady aided the escape OF the
rascal. who has not been seen since.'
There is nothing purer than hOnesty-noth
inc sweerer than charity--nOthing warme
than loye-nothing brighter than vrtue-an'
nothing more stoadfust than faith ines
united in one mind, form the purost' sweetest
warmest, brightest, and most stoadia'i haPPl
ness.
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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-04-22
FURNITURE DRY GOODS.

CLAGETT DODsON have the pleasure Of in
~ forming the public that the following desirable
and seasonable goods in the above line have Just
been received and are now on sale;
as pieces superior contract Mattings, of Goquoa'
best make, some OF which colored in entirely
new and different styles from any hitherto seen in
this city; all Of which thick and heavy, and
well worthy their sales; and, notwithstanding the
scarcity and advance in price Of rnattings, these
goods will be sold low, IL soon applied for.
| case white welted Victoria Quilts, in dimity
ground, new article, expressly for summer
case pink and blue Dresden do, in sizes from
l0-4 10 IA.
Toilet Covers, Crib Quilts, and Ball Fnnges, to
match the above.
case neat and low-priced Window Corniccs
and Canopies for French bedstcads. beautiful ar
rangement for comfort and elegance.
cartons Drapery Muslin, richly embroidered in
colors, for bed and window drapcry.
do. plain white Swiss, for do.
Lace and gimp headed Ball Fringes, in colors and
white, matching the above.
These goods are new and very beautiful
We have still remaining few more OF those
unique and very desirable double satin. damask
mess Table Cloths in sizes from 1874 by l2-4, 10 1874
by 20-4. woven in Egyptian hicrogiyphics. We as
sure the public that these will be the last Of this
description Of goods they will in this
try. They are Of Belgian manufacture; and every
one who knows any thing Of that country will re-
member the character their linens have Tor excel
lence.
We cordially invite all who take an interest in
such things 10 our ware room, corner Of Pennsyya-
with pleasure show some goods which at least will
crafty them. CLAGETT x DODSON.
Dealers i'm all kinds Of Furniture Dry Goods.
Anril iQ-3tawhWSi
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Canada Items.

Accounts Of the damage by the late freshet con
tnue to arrive from all parts Of the province Dor
dering upon Lake Ontario.
Nine buildings belonging TO Hon. :. Mile, on
Monday morning last.
Hon. Joseph Bourrctt. late Mayor OF Montreal,
has accepted the appointment Of President Of the
Executive Council and Assistant Commissioner Of
Public Works.
The Gait Rsformsr says that Mr.. Archibald Coch-
drowned in the river Speed during tho food on Fri
day weak.
A new paper has Just been started at Quebec, en-
titled "Ths Peoples Ssnfiasi." II IL published in
qusro sire, In both languages, and is intended for
the special use and benefit OF the working classes
Her majesty, Queen Victoria, has presented the
sum Of twenty FIVE pounds sterling towards the en-
largement ofSt. Peters Church, Brockville. Miss
Burdett Couss has sIso sent fifty pounds TO the same
object.
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GREAT WESTERN CIRCUsl

HIPPoDROME OR ANCIENT oLYMPIAD,
For the Announcement of Refined Equitation, Gym-
nasties, and Hae,dean Labors.
TvHiS LEvIATHAN ESTABLISHMENT will
ington on MONDAY NIGHT, Aprila2, for THREE
NIGHTS ONLY. This stupend0us company, with
doubtless the most imposing array Of features that
has ever traversed the country, have lately made
rare accessions in the persons OF
DAN RICE, the Original Clown and shak-
perean Jester3
Mr.. FRANCIS ROSSTON, the accomplished Ring
Master; and Master JEAN, celebrated in the South
as an Equestrian and Tight. Rope Performer.
swelling the already we'll filed company to an
extent unparalleled the limits of either henri
sphere.
t. McCoLLUM,
the junior partner of this praseworthy exhibition,
Is general performer, soaring above all compeers
excelling In equtaton, vaultng, and in his outer
bounds and leaps-actualiy master Of three distinct
branches of the profession, and distancing all
petitors at either of them.
NOVELTY. ORDER, AND EXCELLENCE.
is our motto, and, proof that sincere in
our remarks, we intend to produce corps Of
CHILDREN PERFORMERS,
all under twelve years of age-"wee little boys
capable of giving more perfect equestrian scenic,
gymnastic, and tight-rope performance, than any
Of the tinerant adult troupes travelling with their
FAMILY OF ELGIN PONIES,
numbering among them the eccentric trick-horse
This extraordinary animal furnishes the ultima
tum of the schooling of instinct until il borders on
reason, and displays most thrilling and interest
ing exhibition of the sports, quarrels and FRANKS Of
horsely life.
REMEMBER, the Equestrian Director
centrate in the ring TWENTY PERFORMERS
AT ONCE, all simon pure artists of acknowledged
pretensions. contamination, it Is needless to say,
that no other company has been able TO effect.
II would be doubling the judgment of the public to
assume that it admitted Of question that DAN RICE,
t. MCOLLUM, JOHN SMITH, and Master JEAN
are respectively beyond comparison the best Clown,
Equestrian, Negro Delineator, and Tight Rope Per-
former, that at least American audience has
ever Witnessed; while the others, whose names are
amongst the adults, are hardly less distinguished
GAUL'S BRASS BAND.
led by the gentleman in person, the only rival of
Kendall, and by many held to be nowise his infe-
rior will furnish the sweet sounds that seem
cessary to season this delectabe entertainment. II
the freshness, taste, and splendor of the trappngs
and housings the comforts of the pavilion, (Which
will accommodate thousands,) the order and deco
rum every where prevailing, and every act in the
ring is not pronounced by every spectator, memo
contradicents, unmeasurably superior to every
thing which has gone before US will come after
us, then money and labor have been lavished TO no
purpose.
Price of admission % cents-no half price.
Doors open at p. m; the representations COM
mencing at IL
April 20-S&M G.. L. EATON, Agent.
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ARREST or MAIL RoBpER.-Wc have been
handed by our postmaster, Mr.. Chandler, letter
from Mr.. Lyman ID. stickney, special mail agent
for this region, dated Towards Point p. o., H.,
March 30, 1850. Mr.. stickney says:
Last night ] succeeded in arresting Thomas
Boyd, and have sufficient evidence 10 convict him
Of robbing the great ST. Louis mail Of the 23d Jan
uary last, which lost between ST. Louis and
Tcrrc Haute. Boyd must have got several thou
rand dollars by the operation, for he has already
disbursed upwards Of $1,000
Mr.. stckney is proving himself an efficient
agent, and we hope ne will be enabled by his per-
severance and ability TO regulate all things con-
nected with mail matters in this region which how
may not be perfectly right
Eoansviils (Ind.) Journal
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DIED.

Az the lodgings Of his father. 1.-THE Non. HsSny
w. HrrLrAsp, Of Montgomery, Alsbams,) in this
city on Saturday evening, HENRY w billiard,
jun, in the 18th year Of his age. The President
had recently selected him cadet in the Military
Academy ut West Point His mind and character
both Of the highest order. He was full Of cou
rage, gentiencss, genius, and truth. Probably no
one Of hs age was ever more marked by high quail
tiles than this youth, who has just passed away from
the world
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-04-22

RAnRoAD from sAcxgTr's Hhpnon TO ELIrs-
suRoH.--Lieutensnt Bryant r. Tilden, and Mr..
Stetson, OF Boston, The engineer and the other
The contractor on the sscketts Hsrbor and Ellis-
burgh railroad, are expected TO commence opera
tons soon. They will probably come up in the
course Of week. This railroad, about eleven
miles in length, il intended TO connect with the
Rome and WATERFOWL road at Pittsburgh, thereby
giving 10 the harbor direct line Of communics-
ton by a railroad 10 Albany. The value Of such a
road will be apparent 20 any one who reflects on
the great facility Il win give for transportation
from Lake Ontario Utica Daily Gareffs.
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CAsr or PEARsoS.-The council. in the case Of
Daniel II. Pearson, nov under sentence Of death
for the murder If his wife, have decided agains,
committing the punishment; and have una imous-
y advised the Governor that the above sentence be
carried into execution Friday the 10th Of July,
1850 Boston Tfdnscrtpf.
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ODD FELLOWS HALL.
CHANGE OF EXHIBITION.
Lcwis's Panorama of the Mississippi.
First Might Of the Losor River
THIS great work, being continuation of the
Il shown last week, will be exhibited for the first
time
TUESDAY, 10th April.
The picture commences with a fine view of the
Gulf of Mexico, with two of the Mouths of the Mis-
sissipp, and giving faithful views of New Orleans,
Natchez, General Taylor's Plantation, vicksburg,
Memphis, and every point of interest the route;
terminating with a faithful and magnificent pic
ture of the great Fire in st. Louis the 18th May
last.
To give all an opportunity of witnessing both
portions Of these Panorama they will be exhibited
on alternate nights, as follows:
The Upper Riper-Monday, Wednesday, Friday
The LOcz Ripsr-Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Tickets rs cents; children lfprice.
Afternoon performance on Wednesday and Fri
day, beginning at 4 o'clock.
Liberal arrangements made for schools.
ApriI I5-tf
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THr wEhTHrR-THE CsoPs.--The weather since
our last has been cold The continued cold weather
has kept back the budding Of the fruit trees ssd
saved that crop from injury 30 far. The prospect
Of the wheat crop this spring is quite promising
fC,,rsbsriand (nfd) Cfril,an
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-04-22

DLANNETT's BIrTERs.- article is high
Il iy recommended for the cure Of dyspepsia, in
digestion, fatulency, general debility, liver com
plants, and all the train Of symptoms commonly
healthy action throughout the system, restores
the appetite, eaualzes the circulation, gives tone
and energy to the system, and creates power OF
resistance to diseases rarely obtained. II il pure
ly vegetable composition. and recommends itself TO
the attention of those suffering from the above dis
orders.
For sale by X. 8. PATTERSON and z. ID. w.
II. GILnAS, Washington, ID. c. Orders received
by the general agents for the proprietor,
VIM. T. hicks & CO.,
lag and l5l Front streets, New York.
April l6-dtr-w&wly
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The store Of John c. King, at Sag Hsrbor, l.. l.,
New York, was destroyed by FIRE on Thursday
last. The store probably robbed and then act
on FIRE. Insured for $4,000. Isf