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The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-08-15
A Financial Operation,

We lately heard story illustrative of the
early days of York cOunty-those good old
times when every body was "honest as the
days were long" The parties were two of the
early settlers in the western part of York (now
Adams) eounty-both were of the honest old
German stock, and as one of them is still liv-
ing, we suppress the name. Peter, it appears,
had increased the size of his farm by annex
ing thereto small tract adjoining, and lacked
about hundred dollars of the sum necessary
to pay for the new acquisition. He called up
on neighbor George, to borrow the amount.
Geoge brought out an old bread basket, and
counted down the desired number of "thalers;;"
and then, of course, the two sat down to two
large earthen mugs Of cider and as many pipes
of tobacco After smoking over the matter
for while, it occurred to Peter that he had
seen or heard something like a note passing
between the borrower and lender, and he sug-
gested as much to George. The lender assem-
ted to the propriety of the thing-paper, pen
and ink were produced-and between the two
adocument was concocted, stating that George
had loaned Peter one hundred dollars. which
Peter would repay to George in 'dree monts," !"
Qhree months) This Peter signed, and thus
fur our two financiers had made the thing all
regular and ship-shape.
But atItais point dificultyIp ITSELF
They both knew that notes were made in the
operations of borrowing and lending, which
they had witnessed, but neither of them had
observed what disposition was made of the
document-neither could tell whether it was
en- regle for the borrower or lender TO take
charge of the paper! Here was a Dilemma
Atlength bright idea struck George.
@You haf de money to pay, Peter, so be sure
you must take dis paper, so as you can see you
haf it to payT
This was conclusive the common sense of
the thing was unanswerable, and Peter pocket
ed the money and his own note; $50 as he could
see, he haf it to pay!'' Three months passed
over, and punctual TO the day appeared our
friend Peter, and paid over the promised sum
to George. This being done the mug and
pipes were again paraded. After putting a.
while, Peter produced the note, and handed it
TO the other, with the remark, Now you must
take de note, so as you can see as de money
haf ben paidI'' We Workers may be trusted
York Pd.) Herald
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-08-15
NJ MISCELLANEOUS.
For the Herald and Correspondent.
Frank sOmers-.A Novel story.
By BILL BASEL.

CHAPTER I.
Which begins where most novels and comedies end viz:
with marriage-whch by the bye, is postponed, for
greater effect, to chapter ir. M
Frank Somers was in most unusual state
of excitement on the morning of Tuesday,
July 1st, Ag1no Domini 1851 On the morrow
he was to be married-he was to become
united, for veal or woe, to the celebrated
BELLE Miss Angeline Thompson.
Frank Somers was fairly caught at last
The gay Lothario, who had so long withstood
the enchantment of bright eyes, rosy lips and
bewitching tresses, had at length offered him.
self willing martyr to matrimony. Frank
was now to abandon forever his agricultural
employment of sowing wild oats--leaving the
world at large to gather the Improbable har-
vest.
Jehu how he perspired at the thought of
losikg his liberty forever-the raillery and
sneers that would be showered on the unfor-
tunate Bendict were absolutely appalling to
contemplate! He would have given his best
pair of horses, and revolver to boot, to be
fairly out of the scrape; but his honor was at
stake, and he was forced to stand the hazard
of the die.
Frank Somers was accounted brave man,
yet the near approach of forming life part
nership with Angeline Thompson reduced his
courage below par, and brought his self
possion to fearful discount
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-08-15

MEETING AT CENTRE-GRovE-AED THE Ma
TIoNAL FLAG.-We are informed, and upon
such authority as will not admit of doubt,
that some of the Southern Rights-men refused
TO let "the Stars and Stripes, the Flag of the
Nation, float over them on Saturday last!twhen
a discussion took place between the opposing
gentleman for the Convention. We confess
we were not prepared for such demonstration
of hatred to the Union as this act clearly indl-
Gates; and we trust and believe, that the num-
ber opposing this patriotic move were few.
Certain it is, that had one impulse of the patri-
otic feeling which actuated our sires IN the
davs of the revolution remained in the breasts
of these gentlemen, no such disrespect would
have been shown to the Ensign under which
we achieved our Independence-underw which
we have acquired character as a nation and
which is fresh in the hearts of all who recol-
lect the patriotic emotions which it awakened
on many battle-felds upon which our brave
eountrVmen have been called on to defend our
liberties Can it be possible, that these gen.
tlemen are so dead to the recolections OF the
past, as to treat with contempt that flag under
which Washington fought and led his soldiers
to victory. We are amazed at such course,
and that TOO by gentlemen calling themselves
UnioD.men, and declaring that those who say
they are opposed to the Union slander them.
If this conduct don't open the eyes of the Peo-
pie to the real intentions of this party, we con-
fess there is mouse in argument. We yet trust
and believe our people are not 50 dead to the
impulses of patriotism as to suffer this act to
90 without such an expression of their disap-
probation, as will teach these gentlemen such
lesson as will prevent similar act in future.
- Ficksbawg Wing.
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lowed himself To be led, like sheep to the
slaughter, to the fatal place of execution.
CHAPTER ".
Which brings this history to crisis.

Which brings this history to a crisis.
The opening of this chapter, brings our hero
and Job Smith to the door OF the Thompsons'
family mansions
"Lor bress me, nlassa Sorners if you hasn't
got yo trousefiooTls tucked in de legs of yo'
bootsp said the Ethop, who stood as guar
dian angel at the Thdmpsonian threshold.-
The historian records This as another wonder
full truth in proof of the absent-mindednes of
lovers.
A large company we're assembled to wit
ness the union of hearts and hands; but as they
did not consist of heroes or heroines, we shall
not burthen our story with any special notice
of them. Suffice it to say, they were as hun
CRY pack Of human wolves as ever preyed
on wedding dinner.
Madam Thompson welcomed the bride
groom with tears and spectacles; and her
spouse, jolly specimen of the genus homo
asked him if he wouldn't take drop of some
thing to keep up his "sperits" during the
trying ordeal he was about to pass through; I;
which, being a son of temperance, he could
not refuse.
The parties and the seconds were now ar
ranged on the foor and the priest proceeded
forthwith to make them one and lnseparable,
now and forever-amen.
kissing and much wishing OF Joy, and no
little drinking of wine, Immediately followed.
Frank Somers smiled ghastly, and seemed the
happiest wretch alive. Angeline frisked a.
bout like young kitten in fly time. Every
body shook hands with his neighbor, and the
jollifcation was fearfully exciting. The seehe
would have beggard description even in the
hands of the great Lippard.
Shameful to relate-old Thompson was put
to bed that night in hopeless state of inebria-
ton the wolverines created famine in the
house; and the new married couple retired
as soon as they began to feel sleepy
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-08-15

LET HER BE.-One of the Detroit mercan-
tile gentlemen, who was travelling eastward
short time since, went to the clerk on one of
the Ontario boats, to be shown his state room.
The clerk handed the applicant a key, at ths
same time pointing to a door at some little dis
tance. Our friend went in the direction indi-
Gated, but opened the door next to his own,
where he discovered lady passenger making
her toilette, who, upon the Strangers appear
ance, uttered allow scream; %go away! go away"
cried she. "Letter B" screamed the clerk. Il
amt touching her" returned the indignant mer-
chant
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-08-15

rJohn Randolph was man of eccentric
genius, and often by the quaintness of sem
teEce or question, left upon his hearers an
impression never to be forgotten. tits related
Of him, that at one time he took an old favorite
negro servant of his, upon one of the highest
peaks of the Blue Ridge, and after becoming
filled with the subimily of the scene, he turned
around to his slave and addressed him thus:
"Ho, Bobp' The negro turned towards his
master, who added in slow and solemn tone,
Bob, if any one after this, says here is no God
tell him JOHN Randolph says he hes"
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Encourage your oaon Mechanics.
IiHE undersigned, thankful for past ia
L vors, would take occasion to call the
attention of his friends and customers to
che TACT that be still continues at his old
stand, where he is ''always on hand" and
ready to execute any work in his line of
business that may be needed. He is pre-.
pared to manufacture entire, all kinds of
carriages, Hacks, Buggies, Plantation
wagons, Market Wagons, Draws, Sc,
In the best possible manner, to suit his
customers, both in quality and price. EIa-
wing gwen much attention to the manufac.
iure OF BuGGIES. he assures his custo-
mers that ne can and will manufacture as
good an article, for the price, as is ever
ohered in this market. His workmanship
Is TOO well known to need description.
He would simply say that his customers
can obtain from him any article of bis
Lrade, from Wheel barrow up to Stage
A. ). A. is prepared also to give special
attention to repairing Carriages of any de-
scrlptlon and style. Inthis, too, he needs
only to refer to his customers heretofore,
20 assure any one that he ALWAYS GIVES
SATISFACTION. Any iron-work on Cerri-
ages which may be needed, will be faith
iuily executed by Charles b. Johnson, who
Is superior mechanic, and with whom
Inc undersigned has made arrangements
for this purpose.
Terms as heretofore,-Cash when he
canget it. A. j. ANDERSON.
June l3, 1851. 42-tf
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The following is from the only Union paper
in South Carolina, and is the production of one
of the true chivalry. Itcomes to us like s'the
voice of one crying in the Wilderness Mo
bile Advertiser
The Flag of Our Republic.
BY THOMAS FREAa, (.cARoLAE,) COLUMBIA, $. c.
The Flag of our Republic
BY valiant men was raised,
While traitors bargained for fee,
And tyrants stood amazed.
Nor traitors wiles, nor tyrant's hand,
Though tried and tried again,
Has e'er pulled down that noble flag,
Or fixed on it stainl
The Flag of our Republic
Announce the brave and free,
Where timid vassals couch and bend,
In clmes beyond the sea;
And on the slippery, 'sanguined deck,
And on the tented field,
1t gives assurance that the foe
Must fall, or fly, or yield.
The Flag of our Republic
Reyiyes the exile's heart,
As kindred sob last farewell,
And early friends depart;
He blesses it upon the mast,
And halls it on the shore,
Where lordly rule and lordly wrath
Are felt and feared no more.
The Flag of our Republic
Has still preserved her stars,
Amid domestic feuds and broils,
As well as foreign wars;
And God, TRUST, will keep them still,
A dazzling galaxy,
Till Time shall fade and wane away
Into eternity.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-08-15
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SAMUEL REYNOLDS,
1913 sRAv1ER STREET, NEW ORLEANS /.
CURES CANCERS, and all diseases OF
| j the Skin.-without the knife.
RECENT CERTIFICATE. .
- A LII IL IS


Samuel Reynolds, Esq, No l2S Gnavser Hress - vo
DEAR slR-I take this opportunity OF 20
NV sincere thanks aud rendering to you my graseus az
knowledgments for the great benefit nave
xonr treatment of the TWO CANCEhS on my my g, rlgn1
hand which am happy to state is nearly or qulse w
and they have the appearance of being thofoughly
Gated: and am truly thankful that the toInens uei
which have SO long labored, has ceased NY pen Is In
Seauate to express the degree Of suffering nag
;enced for the last two particularly OF the long y
reare that have been thus afiicted, as an Nhv A
me can testify Last year DR. Gilbert operated on me o
some six months and pronounced me eurees +
me SLIGHT foretase Of purgatory and joyful was ~
this decision so desirous was to get rla o.
Cancers the we'll known and hated cause oi my
pain and trouble for long period bns luugs y 4; 10y
disappointment when, last spring, tney f;,hst
much worse form than they were Deiore "; 1. 9;
treated and pronounced them cured se snen, @
to you but believe me. with little hope Of trnsi ~
hands latter Dr. Gilbert in whom had pAceu p ~ !
CONFIDENCE had failed to effect curo) But you eo luz
that YOU could cure my hand and that speeoy u
that YOU would warrant cure; and TO al *
Won have fulfilled your promise and am saeseu ne
yan know what your medicines can perform as WI ~ =
yoar natenss feel their efficacy And for one app q
eiate vour eandor perseverance and watchiu e
esnecislly your tact in inspiring patient with een-
dence for had It not been for this sho1sa 4ssv
mitted to the amputatien Of my hand bos s1ss a q
kind Providence and to you for your valuaels SCI
fbat the misfortune is ayerted--ny hama celeo. .
VERY respectfully your obliged and oDealehs 50 s
Jnly IS Is51.--zS-4nl JOHN +. HOY :, ~ l-as1e---
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D.The Lungs can be tested as to soundness
thus: Let the patient draw in a full breath, and
then begin to count as far as he can, slowly and
audiby without initiating the lungs. The num-
Der of seconds he can continue is then to be
carefully noted. In confirmed consumption,
the time does not exceed eight, and is often
less than six seconds. In peurisy and pneu-
monia it ranges from nine to four seconds.
But when the lungs are sound, the time will
range as high as twenty and thirty seconds
Slnburp (PQl American.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-08-15

A QUESTION The Rochester Times says
we could never understand the reason why
the man who sells yard of cloth, or hoe, or
an axe, or pair Of shoes, is regarded by the
community as better or more respectable
man than he who made it--nor be who sells a
barrel of -four, or ships it off TO another coun-
tFv, than be who raises the wheat from which
It was manufactured. Will some one eniight-
en- us on this subject
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-08-15

TaGentlemen of the jury" said a western
lawyer, aT don't mean to insinuate that this man
is covetous person, but will bet FIVE to one
that, If you should bait steel trap with new
three cent piece and place it within six inches
of his mouth, you would catch his soul. !
wouldn't for the court and the gentlemen of
the jury, Iwoudn't trust him in a room with
red hot millstones, and the angel Gabriel
to guard them.n
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Residence For Sale.
rOO.OOO Shingles.

WE are prepared to furnish, at all times,
w any quantity Of first rate sHINeLEs' a
sample of which may be seen at the store
of Ii. S. Fulkerson, Esq, who is author
lied to sell them for US.
w. P. HOLLOWAY.
June l3, 1851. 42-5m
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-08-15

TA little boy, on coming home from church
where he had seen person performing on an
organ said to his mother; Nanny! wish you
had been at church to-day to see the funl A
man pumping music out of an old cupboard
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-08-15

Slow.-A wag in Detroit has been taking lib
critics with the reputation of the Pontias Rail.
road He was asked whether he knew of any
accidents on that road, and replied: "Neyer-
but once middle aged couple left Pontias for
Detroit, and died Of old age at Birmingham
half WaVf'
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THE MODEL HUsBANp. Mrs. Smith has COM
pany to dinner and there are not strawberries
enough, and she looks at Mr. Smith with
sweet smile, and offers 10 help him, (at The
same time kicking him geatIg with her slipper
under the table;) he always = plies, .No I thank
yos. dear, they don't agree with ma
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-08-15

WANTED, young and active negro
" boy to learn the carpenters trade, one
from l6 to Is years of age would be per.
tered. Apply to J. L. FOOTE.
Port Gibson, Feb. 7, 1851.
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Commission Z and Forwarding
MHGDUSEe
New Orleans.

M = offer our services for the Sale of all
w descriptions of Merchandise, and for
the Forwarding of Goods. Our charges
for forwarding win be as low as any other
house, and we shall give particular atten.
ton to having all goods measured, thereby
saving large amount on the freight. We
make no charge of storage on forwarding
goods, unless they remain in store over one
month.
TARIFF OF CHARGES, &c. FOR
RECEIVING AND FORWARDING.
Sugar, Molasses and Tobacco, per hid rs cts.
Cotton, per bale, 25
Hemp, do. 10
Bacon and Provisions, per hid. l24
do do per tierce, ST
Pork, Beef, Lard, Tallow, Whiskey, &c.
per bb. "a
Flour, Grain, and other dry barrels; 3
Lard, Nails and Shot, per keg, u
Lead, per pig l
Corn, Wheat. Beans, Oats, and other
Grain, per bag, 81
Salt. per sack, A
Gunny Bags, per bale, 10
Earthenand Hardware. per package, ls4to25
Boots and Shoes, per case, 5
Dry Goods, 10 boxes, bales, cases, trunks
and other packages, from to 25 cts,
according to size
Coffee, Spices, &C., per hag, 4
Soap and Tallow Candles, per box, /
Sperm Candles, per box, 2
Pickles, qt. boxes Ct; gal. boxes cts;
gahon boxes, 5
Mackerel, per Dbl. for Nos. 62,
do do for No. 8, 8
Liquors, in bhds. and pipes, 25
do in half pipes, 121
do in quarter casks and bbls., 64
All descriptions of Merchandise not inclu.
ded in the above, will be charged in pro-
portion.
Commissions and Storage on Consign-
ment Goods will be charged as per Tariff
adopted by the Chamber OF Commerce.
VIM. L. CUSHING g. co.
No. 55 Common street.
May 9. 1851, 36-tf
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TTThe influence which woman exerts IS 81
lant and still, felt rather than seen, not chain
inc the hands, but restraining our actions by
gliding into the heart
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-08-15

An honest Hibernian had come far to see
Niagara; and while he gazed upon it, friend
asked him if it was not the most wonderful
thing he had ever seen, to which he replied,
aNever bit, man-never Bit Sure its no
wonder at all that the wather should fall down
there, for I'd like toknow what could hinder it."
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-08-15

ITIf you would appreciate the power OF
knowledge, look at India. where 100000 Eng
Hshmen keep seventy millions of blockheads
in fear, trembling, and tax gatherers.
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TAR AND FEATHERs.-A Mr.. Tarr in New
port has married widow by the name Of Fea-
thers.-Neaoark Eagle.
The New York Day Book presumes as a
matter of course, that they were united by
Judge Lynch.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-08-15

uThe Lords Prayer is the most difused
production in the world, being familiar 10 per-
sons of ffty-three languages including the
Cherokee in America, and the Grebo, on the
coast OF Africa.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-08-15

Three girls, the eldest aged obout eleven,
and the Youngest three years of age, DISPLAYED
the acostume )" recently, at the Presidents
House grounds, in Washington.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-08-15

SArE.-A reyernsd sportsman was once
boasting Of his infalIible skill in finding hare.
aIf,v said Quaker who was present, j were
hare, would take my seat in place where
should be sure of not being disturbed from
the first day Of January TO the last Of Deem
ber.s
sWhy, where would you cog
aInto your study"
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A lein of mutton was on the table, and the
gentleman opposite took the carver in his hand.
sShall cut it saddlewise?" he asked. @You
had better cut it bridlewise," said his neighbor,
afor then we shall all have better chance to
pet a bit in our months.