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The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18
JOHN S. HOLT, Jr.
Your ob't serv't &c
IPuBLlc-No. 52.l

ACT granting bounty lands 10 certain
officers and soldiers who have been en-
gagged in the military service of the United
States.
Be IL enacted By HE Senate and House
of Representatives Of the Injured States Of
Ameyica IN Congress assembled, That each
of the surviving, or the widow or minor chill
dren of deceased commissioned and non-com-
missioned officers, musicians, or privates,
whether Of regulars, volunteers, rangers, or
militia, who performed military service in
any regiment, company, or detachment IN
the service of the United States, i'll the war
with Great Britain, declared by the United
States, on the eighteenth day Of June 1912,
or in any of the Indian wars since seventeen
hundred and ninety, and each of the COM
missioned officers VINO was engaged in the
military service of the United States in the
late war with Mexico, shall be entitled to
lands, as follows; Those who engaged to
serve twelve months, or during the war, aud
actually served Eine months, shall receive
one hundred and sixty acres; and those who
engaged 10 serve six months, and actually
served four monts, shall receive eighty acres;
and those who engaged to serve for any, or
an indefinite period, and actually served one
month, shall receive forty acres; Pyorlied,
That wherever any officer or soldier was
honorabty discharged in consequence of dis
ability in the service before the expiration OF
his period of service, he shall receive the
amount TO which he woald have been enti-
tied if ne had served the fall period for which
he had engaged to serve; .PrOuIdei, the
person so having been in service shall not re-
ceipe said lands, or any part thereof, lift shall
appear by the muster rolls of his regiment or
corps that he deserted, or was ~dishonorably
discharged from service, or il he has received
or is entitled to any military land bounty
under any act of Congress heretofore passed
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18

Nr. EprroR. Permit me through your pa
t~r. ,ocaI the attention Of those who have
been at any nmc engaged in the military
.eryiee of the United states, TO the act Of
Congress. passed Sept 2sth 1850, granting
bounty lands to certain officers and soldiers
The % section provides for those soldiers
who may have been N captivity. The 80
section provides for the location Of the lands
which may be made upon any public lands
wherever the warranted or his heirs at law
may choose. The 4th section places res
tmints to the alienation Of the Bounty, prior
to its being obtained by the warrantee. 1t
also provided that the land or warrant shall
not be subject for the debts of the soldier,
incurred prior, to the patent being issued.
I give the first section entire.
Your ob't serv't &c.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18

Er1cy There is vision in counsel strength
In Union, and safety ia vigilance hsofgaa-
1aiion that has given The nsnh her political
advantage Go 10 a free Stale Ia Pufsuli Of
yoar fugitive slave, and see loo sooa you are
deaiened b the shouts u q mol uPon your
tuek We would have the whole South organ.
izsd To oppose is organization, evinces a
jitrus IN The yiHne sad Intelligence Of the
people, and 10 suppress organizatan would be
the greatest triumph ofdesPoiism- We say 10
the South, organized %oReASikEll ORGAN
iZRi!!
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18

SOUTHERN MANuFAcruREs.-The Phila.
delphia Evening Bulletin, remarking on the
capacity of the Southern States for mani
featuring cotton goods. says; Labor can be
had cheaper there, water power is plentiful,
the fabric grows at the door there is no rea-
son therefore, why the South should not ri
val, and even outstrip New England in man.
ufacturing. More than one shrewd North.
ern capitalist, has already begun 10 inlarge-
ly at the South. In twenty years. when
practice shall have placed the section on a
fairer footing as TO skill, theSouth will be
able to undetsell the North in all cotton ia
brics. We are Northern, born and bred
But as we venerate truth, we have written
thus"
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18
Iron THE wooDvILLE REpuBLJcAN.l

Err. Editor; When | made my debut in
the columns of your time honored journal,
you may remember there was a threat that
ere long you might be again slightly troubled
with a light missile, Il. e. a chip thrown at
your sanctum. One cool evening, since that
time. my fire much needed replenishing, my
wood pile, "like the Irishmand's flea, was
not where I would find it, so I sailed forth
to pick up a few "chips." The following
one was a gift from a friend lie presented
il in its rough state, cut from the log, and
with nv everlasting whittier | polished 1t
for Won as well as dullness would permit.
was at the house of a gentleman in the
country. remarked my friend who told me
this story,) one mild evening, sitting on the
gallery, my host, a relative OF his, and my
self engaged in conversation, when we were
startled with the cry of " murder Massa
Nat. o Lordy' Much startled and amazed,
we ran in the direction from whence these
cries proceeded, and anticipating something
dreadful, a murder, or at the very least, we
supposed a rattlesnake had struck its dead.
" fangs into some u~nsuspecting little Niger.
Not so on reaching the spot we beheId a
negro woman, lately from The wash tub,
standing with arms extended and clasped
hands, the very picture Of despair, and eve
after we came up to where she thus stood
she screamed again
Murder Massa Nat, o Lor Lor".
What upon earth are you screaming so
about Snkey," said mine host, is any one
hurt, are you snake-bitten %
30 no, Massa Nat, no. no, worse den
dat-O Lordy me, what is | to do now %
Well, what the d has happened -
continued mine host. somewhat irritated at
this p%rolongation Of dreadful suspense.
20. Massa Nat, somebody, o Lordy me"
she could refrain no longer, and large tears
fell from the upturned saucer-like whites OF
her eyes, here and there streaked with red,
" somebody
"Well, well, what have they doue," said
mine host.
"Massa Nat, would you believe it, they
have stole my bran new petticoat."
Yours, CHIPS.
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" W. copy the following extract
OF the Union Meeting held at Monti-
cello, on the Goth ult., from the South,
ern Journal:
*s* The Whigs--we beg their
pardon--the Union men of our town,
feeling, as it would seem, a genial
glow, under the Northern blast, and
having Freeman, their great gun, on
the ground, loaded to the muzzle, de-
termined rather, than draw the load,
to shoot him off at "A mark. so they
shot him at a mark and missed II.
Said one of his friends, in a tone Of
disappointment, he cracks well-dont
he.
A public meeting Of the Union men
of Lawrence county! II Two Dutch.
men--who, having been carried through
the process of naturalization by Wing
lawyers, acquired a kind of set like
hogs that have been dipped in over
heated water, and can never be clean,
ed until they arc skinned three mas
tive wings, acid and bitter, who are
much surprised that the merits OF Gen.
Freemen have been overlooked by
them before, and two democrats, alas
for poor human nature two demo-
crats-one a brother of Gems partner
and the other a famil, relation OF that
partner. The brother of the partner
presided, the Dutch and the native
wings voted the resolutions, and the
family connection applauded with =
great stick, which he habitually car
ries-the only weight he does carry n
this communicated thus it went o.,
A Union meeting of both wings ana
democrats-seven in number all tolu;
The Union may now be conslderea
safe.
We ought not omit to mention uas
the friends of Gen. F. says that many
persons were deferred from going ~
to the court house on account Of ths
fact, that the building is. considerea
unsafe, especially in windy weather.
and that the Generals style of SPEAK
ing, rather aggravates the danger:
By the 10th resolution of the UniO'
Meeting on the both ult., it is Res0r'
ed, that the proceedings of the NEE
ing be published in he Flag oil "
Union, the Southern Journal and out
er papers f~dUorable to the cause. ~.
we have no idea of being made pdfa.
cops cri,a,nis to that miserable aDOl,
ton Of doing any such thing. ne, naS
they simply requested us to Puolisa
proceedings, we should certainly nov
done it, for we are not afraid oil t9s T,
influence in Lawrence county. Y,
have too much confidence in the ma
of their population to suppose We;
will be driven from the position uh''
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18

Us We notice an anomalous paragraph in
the last Wing il reads thus: the church
seven miles from Woodville, on the Uppey
Marches Courier, win be dedicated by the
Rev. w. II Watkins, on Sunday the Esd "
The Uaioaists seem to be much in need
Of prayers aud dedications. We are inform.
cd that a stirring prayer was "put up for
Senator Footc, in Natchez; and nov a
church is to be founded or dedicated on the
Nutcliez Courier! We don't know of an
'upper" Courier, other than that of our
friend Giles M. Huillyer, but we can assure
our seriously inclined people that a church
dedicated on that print, would have a slip
perry foundation indeed.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18

A LdBERAI REwAED-WiI be paid at
this Office, to any one who will find and de-
liver to us, a copy Of the Wilkinson Wing,
containing a REPUTATION OF the charges made
against said Wing by the Republican, for
its defence Of MIR. Flllmore's celebrated
Erie letter. Il is believed that no such
copy ism existence; but should there be
one. IN dark corner" we will be
glad 10 see il.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18

70 We neglected to notice last week
the fact that Mr.. w. A. Hassell has Just re-
celved and opened a fine lot of fancy arti.
Giles. His stock is complete and will be
kept up, When we say he has some spIen.
did segars, we are dictated to by the curling
smoke Of one of his rayest, See his adyer.
usement IN another column, note such arti-
Giles as you want and cal! and get them with
out delay.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18

~ We have been shown specimens OF
some Of the scholars who are taking wri.
ting lessons under Mr.. Mcdonald, 1t
gives us pleasure to announce our entire
satisfaction in the efficiency and utility of Mr.
Ms system aud we can assure the pub
lie that they now have a chance that they
may not again enjoy, of acquiring a per.
feet knowledge, in q short time, OF the Dol
bear system. We are glad to perceive that
Mr.. Mcdonald has quite a number taking
lessons. Success to him aud them.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18

In SEARCH OF a CmoKEN,-We notice in
our exchanges a letter from Rev. DR.. Hawks
TO Miss Lind, in which the nightingale" is
praised up as the pretiiest and most benevo.
lent bird that ever sung. This letter re-
minds MS of the dialogue of the "nightin-
gale and glow-worm," and considering Jen-
ny's susceptibility of battery, and her great
liberality, is suggestive Of the idea, hat
with a few thousands Of her spare dollars,
the Rev. Hawks could lay IN a comfortable
supply of chickens. However, and de-
Gently speaking" as one of four former d.
vines used to say, we fully appreciate the
good Doctors notions.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18

A MopEL EDt1oR.-A correspondent
of the Boston Museum thus speaks
of Mr.. Wright, editor Of the "Chron-
otype." He has been known TO write
with a pen in each hand on two differ
ent subjects. rock the cradle with his
feet, and whistle Hail Columbia" for
the twin babies, while ~intently perus~
ing n of Parker's sermons, all at the
same time.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18

EArING ExrRA.-Cassius had "a lean and
hungry look )" DIR. Franklin, when he left
his table, could not tell what had been on it;
Shakespeare read much and ate little Mil
toms stomach was his least care Byron aud
Burns thought more of their liquor than their
meats; Bonaparte ate when he could do moth
ing else Washington sat long but ate little
Marion's greatest repast was a potato and cup
of vinegar; Gen. Scott took "a hasty plate oil
soup"-but what OF our esteemed friend OF
the Natchez Free Trader-Maj. R. Edward 2
He furnishes his readers with the following bill
of " lading,n for which he had to fork over
81 40, to a 1rog-broker' in New0rleans, a few
weeks since:
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18

~ The Wing announces that a Union
meeting will be held in this place on the
Esd Of February, II says "well known
and attractive speakers will address the
meeting We hope it will secure some
very dctfce orators, for if we mistake not,
the Unionists will have to do some tall
summer.setting.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18

10 Mrs. Prewett has gone to hear Jen-
ny sing, and leaves her paper, the Yazoo
Wing, to the editorial charge of Providence,
We look with much interest to the posi-
ton Mr.. Providence will assume, on the adj.
iustmeut measures.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18

HENRY LoNG.-We have conversed
with a gentleman who had a long in
terview with this famous character.
yesterday. He was in fine spirits, and
seemed disposed to be very commune
eative. He says that, when in New
York. he married a WHITE WOMAN who
was a servant at the same hotel with
himself. He does not recollect ever
before having seen the negroes who
came forward to testify to his having
been in New York before he was said
to have left Richmond, and who there's
fore Of course perjured themselves.
[Richmond Despatch.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18

The Association viii be addressed by
Goa ID II. Cooper, aud probably othcrs.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18

1S We noticed, last week, at Mrs, Gar
fafd's confectionery, some ofthe most splendid
wedding cakes, we ever saw. They were
made by Mr.. - who is permanently
engaged at this stand. Such a workman de-
serves patronage; and we would 2 to
ohr young friends, who are considering on ma
trimony, that they could do nothing more aus
picions for their suit than to have a magnif-
cent bridal cake manufactured,
on evil Cupids and roses"
and present il t other lady-loyos. The ladies'
certainly would { take the cakes.n
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18

NoitoH -fhe monthly meeting OF The
Honihom Rights Association will be he'd
% Tuesday next Evey body IS invited to
-
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NATcuE2 CooRrER.-SInce our ueigh>
Dor the Wing, has thrown itself upon
ITS dignity, and refused to explain It's
position nolo upon several issues Of the
last campaign, We will with pleasure
shiver "A lance with cur friend Of the
Natchez Courier. The Courier has a
column and over divoied to us in It's
Saturdays issue, 10 which we must ne.
~cessarily defer an awnser ill next
week. We assure the Courier that
our object Is Truth, and as we presume
ibis to be the aim Of the press, gener.
ally, we are willing TO met it in dis,
cussion. When we are hemmed in,
or as the saying is, " nailed to the
counter" we will not plead dignity"
although we lay claim to all the digni
~ and respect due the press. If we
take n position that cannot be main
tanned in truth aud reason, we will
abandon il at once, and acknowledge
our defeat.
We thank the Courier for taking the
cadgel for the Wing, and regret that
we must delay an answer TO its able
and dignified article till next week.
We welcome Timothy and Chips to our
columns. II may be we'll to state that limo
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-02-18

ave will publish an advertisement oft
plant next week.
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We welcome Timothy and Chips to our
columns. II may be we'll to state that limo
uiy isno less a parsonage than Paul Pry, who,
q stiffness past, has given our readers 50 many
Interesting and amusing sketches from his pen.
Timothy will favor us, frequently.
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Ltepsrs sn iots ras.ss ssRies
ss two s1 Br.f. ol,dsd, " s.v bssisss cssa
Al doing much owing shs msreus
s :, s Dss 81. sy = G . asis bsa
FOR cAiiioIlis lih Cape John amlAnd bearing No
White dag .itS Sga ere' Jan sth' Psrass suoo sW .
sh. CAPE s. stqa. Is s. b. brig ULYSSES. from
4. IS H. Ion ~ s. spoke B. RIG from Psrhanbuoa for
ship celumss. Apa.shicOls, lsh uls. bark Appleton
Bah xAnsol. Sors.ns 2sa Uls lat 81. Ion IS 81 spoke
ssris Mary slaas ara o.l phiaa.phi. sris' sss ac
S.as Ps '1 &C., ssn. as.'n'
Returned ,hip Emily T.yor 40 from B...sn sth sl for
severe gale from NV The sp being very aT.ai the orsT
board everything from the deck and q the lumber IRON
clssred-shp Jsre. Conner Sorear,; br;s Itssks. To-
sisAd: sehr oneeo. 81 Johns, PR
Arri'sd-Brs' Enily, and "AooS.. Nysrs: 80,
csar,d-sbiJs ysshp, so-aa. aud osshs Boston; 5,tA
Delaware Dc: barb Jehn BIRD sYerk.
Arrived a'sh-BArh' Yankee BLAZE, aad Condor. FYOrf
Arrived Barb Bowen SYsrsi ,chr, AIhansrs, Bal
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Bark Conrad City Point for Brazil Hampton Read.
The vssher s hne aad large Zee, Of coasters went TO
-, - New DrDrsnD. Fsba
% in port, brig watson Thompson, from Trinidad for
HBeven. -
FRovrnrycE Feb 3
Arrivsd-schr JARVIS Lyon, Burroughs, Phsdelrhla
Cfesrsd-BrS nsrgaret. Ress 81 Johus NIB.
aAvA-sAG. Jan ~.
c.srsd-ship Hartford, NYOrk brig " Jon... a..
Ag.p.,, R,,:s s Z; 9, ss il Iss.i'
Hall Of Bost9. ashore Chiao Bsnk, bat IL
ougl che would be got OF with Sigh. damage.
Ass ship Magellan, from TAsahuAno, Sov 18TH Left
vhAler who unable 20 accomplish uoh
tessrton o. their The BRIG Horton, for Cafor
sailed sth-B,rk Delegate Rio oranas ID nst brig Oar
an