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The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-09-16

THE FLOWER GIRL OF WYOMING
portrait of the Flower Girl of Wyoming,
executed by Ingham, the painter is pro-
nounced by connoissures, superior work
OF art. In reference to the picture, and the
the subject, an interesting and romantic
story, said to be authentic, is told:
"Many years ago gentleman from Eng
land was travelling at his leisure in the
coaches of the United States mail, down
the charming Valley of Wyoming, and on
certain occasion, chanced to tarry for short
time in the village of that name 1t was in
mid-summer, and while enjoying his after
dinner cigar on the portico of the tavern, a
young girl suddenly made her appearance,
offering for sale, in the innocence and mo-
desty OF her heart, basket OF fresh flowers
He purchased handsome bouquet, and
when the coach was ready, continued his
journey. Weeks passed on, but wherever
he wandered he was continually haunted by
the surprising loveliness of the unknown
hower-girl of Wyoming, and he soon found
himself once more sojourner in the village
inn. lie had by this time become so deep
ly interested in the stranger girl that he
made many inquiries about her condition,
and found that she was the only daughter
OF poor but highly respectable parents
With these parents he finally became ac-
qualnted. and in process of time obtained
permission to place the daughter at one OF
the principal female seminaries of the eoun-
Try While She was storing her mind with
knowledge, her beneiactor was living in
England. Time passed on; he returned to
wyoming, found the rustic flower girl an
accomplished lady, offered her his hand in
marriage, was accepted aud married and
after settling a property on his American
parents, crossed the Atlantic with his bride.
and settled in one of the pleasant wales of
England, where he now lives, in the enioy.
ment of every thing which wealth and edu.
cation can afford. The picture in question
is an actual portrait. and was taken from
sketch which the artist painted on the very
day the, English stranger purchased bon
quet of tile fower-girl OF Wyoming.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-09-16

A Coon JoKE.-The Adrian (Michi.
gan) Expositor is responsible for the
following; A tall keen-eyed country
man stepped into the COURTROOM at De-
lroit the other day, during The progress
of the railroad trial. Stepping up to
a spectator he requested that the pris~
oners might be pointed ont to him.
The man hn accosted being somewhat
Of wag. pointed towards the jury.
The fellow scanned the twelve with
his interesting eye, when satisfied with
the scrutiny, turned to his inlormcr and
whispered, Well, they are a hard
looking set, amt theyl know by
their looks they ought to 90 to State
Prison, every one Of them y
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-09-16
Frenchman, in company with

T A Frenchman, in company with
a friend, was bound for the Worlds
Fair. During the voyage, the pick
pockets of London became the topic
ofconvcrsation the friend pridcd him>
self with having no fear Of them, and
moreover, in dcfying all their efforts.
His companion, yesolVed on playing
Him good trick, seized on a iayora'
bic opportunity to subtitle bis pocket
handkerchief; at the same moment
the wag felt his shouider touched by a
most elegantly dressed gentleman, who
took him one side, and said with a
most graceful smile +" perceive. sir,
that you are one Of US /; allow me to
fulfii towards you the duties Of hospl-
tality. by returning your snuff box, OF
which have just made the conquest"
Our Frenchman, rather abashed, but
quite satisfied, took the box, returned
the handkerchief TO Lis friend, and
travelled the remainder of the way
with both hands in his pockets.
[PAare de New fork.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-09-16
Our Lifetime.
(Trdnslated t-Om Tie Germanj

'ff sH
When the world wax created, and
all creatures assembled to have their
life appointed, the ass first advanced,
and nzked how long he would have TO
live.
Thirty years" replied Nature; "will
that be agreeable 20 thee y
Alas r. replied the ass. sit is
long while Remember what wear.
isnme existence mine will be: from
morning until night | shall have to
bear heavy burdens, dragging corn
sacks to mill, that others may eat
bread, while shall have no encourage,
ment. nor be refreshed with anything
but blows and kicks. Give me but
portion of that time, lpray Y
Nature was moved with compassion
and presented to MIN but Is years.
The ass went away comlortedi and the
dog camo forward.
How long dost thou require to
live 7" asked Nature; thirty years
were too much for the ass. but wilt
thou be conten,ed with them Z"
"Is thy will that should T. replied
the dog. think how much ! shall
haye 10 run about: my feet will not
laA so long a time and when-l shall
have lost my voice for barking and my
teeth for biting, what else shall ! be
lit for but to lie in the corner and
groWl 7"
Nature thought he was right and
gave him twelve years. The ape then
approached.
"Thou wilt doubtless willingly live
the thirty years." said Nature, /" thou
wilt not have no labor as the ass and
the dog. Life will be pleasant to
thee."i " s9FgH
Nor cried he; so il may seem
to others, but it will be. Should pud-
ding ever rain down, shall have no
spoon shall play merry tricks, and
excite laughter by my grimaces, and
then be rewarded by sour apple. How
often sorrow lies concealed behind
jest shall not be able to endure
Thirty years. .'4 '4t'
Nature was gracious, and he receiv.
ed but ten.
At last came man, healthy and strong
and asked the measure of his days
"WiIl thirty years content thee y
How short time - exclaimed
man: "&hen shall have built my
house, and kindlcd fire on my own
hearth-when the trees | shall have
| planted are about to bloom and bear
fruit, when life will feel to me most de,
sirable, shall die Oh, Nature |
grant me IL longer period
"Thou shalt have the eighteen years
Of the ass besides"
That is not enough"
"Take, likewise, the twelve years Of
the dog"
at is not yet sufficient" reiterated
man: "give me more !"
81 give the, then. the ten years of
the ape in vain wilt thou crave more
Man departed unsatished.
Thus man lives seventy years. The
first thirty are bis human years, and
pass idly BY. He is then healthy and
happy-he labors cheerlully, and re-
joices in bis existence. The eighteen
years of the ass come next and, bur
den upon burden heaped upon him, he
carries the corn that is to feed others.
and blows and kicks are the wages of
his faithful service. The twelve years
Of the dog follow. and he looses his
teeth, and lies in corner and growls
When these are gone, the apes ten
wears form the conclusion. The man
| is weak and silly becomes the sport Of
children
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-09-16

ABoLITIoNIsTs IN VRGIMA.-Onth the l4th
Mt, Alfred Bartlett, a citizen OF Grayson
County. Va, was murdered by slaves belong
ing to MIR. John Reeves, who also danger
ously wounded MIR. John Cemeptsgl This
sad affair is laid to the charge ofabolishion
iSss S and at meeting OF the citizens of
~ wny'e county they adopted resolutions to
,,Hl.a Hpe, rom nouthwestern Virginia certain
lgsseaued missionaries from the free States,
s mno' ullaer the garb Of religion, take every
opportunity to disseminate abolition doc
trlnes.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-09-16

Minnesota TERRlToTY.-The Honora-
BILE Luke Lea, who recently negotiat-
ed two treaties with the Indians OF
Minnesota, has returned to Washington
We learn from the Republic, that Mr.
Lea speaks in the highest terms Of the
country. The climate, considering the
latitude, is thought by those who have
breathed the atmosphere to be- the
finest and healthiest in the world
there is no disease OF chills aud fever
in point Of beauty it is represented as
conveying the best idea Of what the
Imagination pictures as the lar.re
nowned garden Of Eden, with its ex-
uberant richness. The air mt all times
is pure. Fish and wild fowl are found
in the rivers and lakes Of that weII-wa.
tered section. 1t is II remarkable fact
that the winter there is regarded AS
less rigorous than inthe same latitude
on the Atlantic. The SHOWS are "dry,''
accompanied with very little wind and
no rain, and are scarcely ever deep.
Gentlemen living In Minnesota say that
they have suffered less during the cold
weather in that Territory than they did
when they resided in the South. The
spring breaks suddenly, and vcgeta-
ton puts forth with wonderful rapid
~.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-09-16

1J- CIingman's majority, for Congess
in his district, in North Carolina, is 3,303--
a ronid pile Of votes Mr.. Clmgman, It
will he remembered is one Of the very
strongest Southern Rights men in the Dn.
ion. So it will be seen that the strongest
Southern Rights men were elected in Ala
bama and North Carolina and also that
Trousdale gained in that part Of Tennessee
where State Rights was made the issue.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-09-16
&@NNNSAAa 3
THE F0RSAEEN,
TBY THE PALE FAwN.

An why am | neglected, '.. gar
And others smiled upon! r..
RI. | was not thus in happier hours,
When first this heart was won.
'Tis true he is not cruel, ..
d He treats me kindly yet; '.
But ah his naughty bearing,
Oft fills me with regret.
/ loved him for his virtues,
And not for sordid peIf;-
The gems his heart had garnered, .
TO me were untold wealth.
His voice to me was music, .....
-. The love-light of his eye
Shone over my pathway, e.. r-
never dreamed 'twond die.
For .woman's heart is faithful.
If one she truly love; .
Though oft in secret places,
She Snourned like dove.
Her wrongs are never mentioned,
Bat to one listening ear; ..-
He heeds her tale Of sorrow. ...
And marks the silent tear. ........
Alas my cheek is faded, a.
And dim my weeping eye
This heart is almost broken,
| sometimes wish TO die.
A brighter eye attracts thee
A cheek Of fresher bloom; fGa
The.heart that thou hast broken,
VIII Wither with the tomb.
Yet thou canst not forget Inc,
would it might be So
I'll haunt and vex thee in thy dreams,
And fill thy cup with woe.
All /! no! ] will not curse thee,
For love like mine cannot die
Til the silver cord is broken,
And the soul ascends on high.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-09-16

REpoRrED SUIoiDE-Judge Wo0dJnyy,
M.-A telegraphic dispatch from Concord,
N. H., Of the 9th, says il is reported there
that Hon. Luke Woodbury., democratic
nominee for Governor, ih that State, hung
himself at his residence, in Antrim. that
morning.
Judge Levi Woodbury. is seriously Ill Al
Portsmouth, y II. Since dead.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-09-16

QUEEN NICroRIAs SreECu rguRoGUiNc
PARLuMENT.--The speech OF the Queen
proroguing the British Parliament was re.
ceived by the Canada and IS given thus by
the Telegraph: N
Z" Ter Majesty having thanke ed the Lords
aud gentlemen of the Commons for their
diligence, said
81 continue to maintain the same friendly
relations with foreign powers am hap.
py to be able to congratulate you on the
very considerable dhninution which has ia.
ken place in the African and Brazilian slave
trade, The cNertions of my squadron ON
the coast OF Africa and Brazit assisted by
the vigilance of the cruisers of France and
the United States, aud aided by the coop
Grafton of the Brazilian government have
mainly contribute TO this result.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons. .
| thank you for the readiness with which
you lave granted the supplies for the ser.
vice Of the ycar. 1t is satisfactory TO OBJ,
serve that, Notwithstanding the very large
reduction OF taxes, the revenue for the pres.
StAt hAhi iluN hotpil tNNSthNh 6tiN NIitlNl"
lures. anu reioiced to find that you have
thereby been enabled TO relieve my people
from an impost which restricts the enjoy
ment OF light and air in their dwellings,
| trust that this enactment, aud others TO
which attention has been and will be duec.
ted, will contribute TO the health and com.
fort Of my subjects, .su
-
81 ,,ank you for the nssiduity with which
you have applied yourself TO the considcrn.
TONS OF n measure framed for the purpose
of checking the undue assumption Of Ece.
siastical titles conferred by foreign power.
1t gives me the highest satisfaction that.
while repelling unlounded claims, you have
maintained inviolate the religious liberty so
happily established among you.
1.-The attention you have bestowed on
the administration of justice ia the courts
of law and equity will, | trust, prove ben
efcial, aud lead 10 Improvements.
at has been gratifying to me, on the
occasion which has brought my friends to
to this country, TO observe the Kindness
which so generally prevails, 1t is the anx-
ious desire of my heart to promote the cul-
tivation of all those articles which are fos-
tered by peace, aud which in their turn
condnce to maintain the peace of the world.
Z" In closing the present session it is with
feelings Of gratitude TO Almighty God that
| acknowledge the general spirit Of loyalty
and willing obedience to the law which an.
imates my people. Such spirit is the best
security at once for the progress and stabil-
ity of our happy institutions" ...
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-09-16

A MoDBL HusBAxp.-The Taunton
Gazette says there is venerable OLD
gentleman residing in MiddIcboro, WHO
has not been from home but two nights.
and away from his wife but ono night
since his marriages. period of fifty
seven years. His example is quoted
by all the misused wives in the eoun>
try.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-09-16

BLACK Law OF INDIANA. The following
are the provisions forming part Of the new
Constitution of Indiana, which were sub
mitted to a separate vote at the recent eec,
ton, and adopted as part Of the instrument
by a majority larger than that given for the
CONSTITUTIONAL is said by 10000:
Sec. mo negro or mulatto shall come
into or settle in this State afier the adoption
of this Constitution. eel
Sec. 2.---AIl contracts made with any ne.
gro or mulatto coming into this State con-
trary to the foregoing section, shall be void; /;
aud all persons who shall employ or other
wise encourage such negro or muatto to
remain N the State, shall be fined in any
eum not less than ten dollars nor more than
five hundred dollars ..
Sec. 3.--Al fines which may be collect
ed for violation of the provision Of this
orlicle, or any law which may hereafter be
passed for the purpose Of carrying the same
into execution, shall be set a part and APP
propriated for the colonization OF such ne
groes and mulattoes, and their dccendants,
as may be III the State at the adoption, OF
this Constitution and may be willing to
emigrate. t..
Sec. 4.-The general Assembly shall pass
laws to carry out the provisions of this
article.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-09-16

DJP Lord Bacon beautifully said
I" II Il man be gracious 10 strangers, It
shows he is citizen Of the world. and
that his heart is no island. cot off from
other land, hut continent ihat joihs
them.'
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-09-16

4TA bachelor the o.her morning
remarked that wives who use the nee
die are like the enemy spoken ofin The
parable--they sow tares while the hus-
bandmen sleep.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-09-16

A Nur ron THEoLoGAxs.--Somebody
has discoveted a flaw in the character of
Bunyan's hero-christian, or on an argument
against the contribution boxes. Here what
he says g e3 ~ aIaantH4 .a
= '.Bunyan does not make his hero ever con-
tributeone-penny for any religions enterprise
though he has him TO exhibit most OF TIE
Christian exceIiencies lin great at,ractiveRess
and beauty. 1t cannot be that, as he did
not see a penny for his months imphson-
mcnt. he forgot the root Of all evil, for,
among otiies aliusions to money he makes
Mr LittIefaith tobe robbed of all the loose
change he had. The fact that Christian,
md lIopefn, and OILERS succeed Ia seach-
ing the Celestial city without giving away
10 the work Of beneyolence single dime,
mast be very encouraging to the money low
ing Christians and uopetus Of these days.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-09-16

! .ILLEGrrIAArE CHILDREs The last legis-
latare of this State passed law which pro-
vides that children born ont Of wedlock shall
be legal heirs Of their mother, in precisely
the same manner and to the same extent,
as ifthey were Rotillegitimate. The Hart
ford Republican suggests that the law is
well eaougii 50 far as it goes, but it does moi
20 far enough. Inasnueh as this class oi
children are very apt to have fathers as wei
as mothers, it thinks that they should be e
gal heirs OF both parents. We eau think o
no objections to such a law except that i
may tend to encourage children to be bou
in an illegitimate manner. --LotceH (Mass
ImcTtcaA
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The WoopvrLLE REPUBLICAN is issued week
" al ths;e dollars = ycaf if PAID il advance
or four dollars, if payment be delayed anti
the expiration OF six months. itlt
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at 81 90 pei
square (which is ten lines) for the first inser.
.ti0n, and fifty cents for each continuance.
The usual discount made to yearly advertisers.
Where the number of insertions are not mark
ed, they viii be continued during the pleasure
of the publisher, and charged accordingly
ANNOUNCING CANDIDATES for State offices,
$40 90; for county offices, S5 OO-invariably
n advance. .. .
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Death Of Doctor Chamberlain.

We donht whether in any community an
event Of the kind has ever hccu announced
which caused dcuqeF thullo Of poiguan, re-
gre,, or one which It seemed more difficult
to reconcile with any immaginablr state OF
facts. leading 90 such a state OF result, than
the intelligence Of the murdet of this good
man on Friday last.
DE- Chamberlain. was about 55 years OF
age, and had lor 80 years devoted himself
to the cause of education, aud especially TO
the establishment OF Oakland College. In
this latter work ha labored the las; 2 years
with devotion, and total abnegalion OF self,
that showed how entirely all considerations
other than the good Of his iellow.meu were
discarded by him With nothing in temp.
er, habits or manner TO create nn apprehen-
sion OF injury from him. in the breast of any
man, we can only account lor the act WHICH
hurried him to the other world, by suppos.
lug the wrctched man who inflicted the IN.
tai blow, 10 have been under the nnddening
influence of that demon which first dethror-
es reason from IT'S seat, then seizes the reins
and drives lis wrelched victim on TO deeds
of blood.
BY telegraph, from Grand Gulf of Sept,
Sth, we learn that the "murderer of DR..
Chamberlain was found on Sunday. in tho
woods near his residence. When found he
was unable to speak from the effects of poi
son which he had taken. lie has since
died - SO says the despatch.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1851-09-16
COZ. QTlTAiSS RENGXlTIOy.
To the Democratic state
Rights Party Of Mississippi,

The result Of the recent election for the
Conve nton however brought about. must be
regarded, at least for the present, as decisive
of the position of the State en- the great is.
sites involved
The majority have declared that they are
content with the late aggressive measures OF
Congress, and opposed to any remedial ac-
ton by the State.
Although this determination Of the peo-
pie is at variance with my fixed opinion OF
the true policy of the State, heretofore ex-
pressed and still concientiously entertained;
4 yet as State Rights man, and Democrat,
bow in respectful Submission to the appa-
rent will of the people.
1t is true the State has not vet spoken
authoritively; even the acts Of the Conven-
ton will not be binding until they shall have
been ratified by vote of thc people but
by the election of non-resisters to the Con-
venIion, a majority Of the people have de-
clarcd against the course of policy on the
slavery question, which deemed it my du-
ty TO pursue while Governor, and against
the principles upon which was nominated
and upon which alone l had consented to
run as candidate. | might perhaps, be
elected, Notwithstanding this demonstration
OF public sentiment in the election for the
Convention; but as ] have been istru-
mental in seeking the expression Of the will
of the people through Convention, ought
an my political action, TO abide by it.
Therefore, upon full consideration Of all
the circumstances respect for the apparent
decision of the people; duty to the noble
and patriotic party, who are struggling TO
maintain the rights of the South against
Northern aggression. and to preserve our
institution fromtbe fatal effects o. consoida.
ting all power in the Federal Cove nment :
and sense of selCrespect, which inclines
me not to seek public station. in which
my opinions npon vital questions are not
sustained by majority of my constituents:
all concur i'll inducing me to the opinion
that my duty requires me to retire from the
position which | occupy as the Democratic
State Rights Candidate for Governor.
With emotions of the deepest gratitude to
the patriotic party by which was nomna.
ted, for the evidence of their unfaltering con
tidence, both in the nomination and in the
warm and hearty reception with which
have been met every where in the canvass,
tendermy resignation of the high and hon
orable.post of their chief standard bearer in
the pending canvass, pledging myself TO
them and to the country, that ! will to the
last, serve the great cause of the State
Rights, as faithfully in the ranks as have
endeavored to do in the high position
j. A. QUITMAN.
Monmouth Sept 6, 1851.
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ABoLrsHING THE SLAVE TRADE In TIL
DIsTRIcT OF CONTAMINATION. Foote, and
the submssionlsts generally defend the bill
suppresslng the slave trade in the District
of Columbia, as right and proper, and con
stitutonaI. They rely on that following
clause in the Constitution. 1t is in the en-
umeration of the powers Of Congress, and
reads as follows:
"To exercise exclusive legislation in all
laws, whatsoever, over such district, (not
exceeding ten miles square,) as may, by
cession of particular States, and the accep-
tance Of Congress. become the seat Of the
government of the United States, and to
exercise like authority over all places pur-
chased by the consent of the legislature oi
the State in which the same shall be, for
the erection Of forts, magazines, arsenals,
dockyards, and other needli buildings"
Art. lSt., Sec. S, Constitution u. S.
BY the above it will be seen that Con
gress has the same exclusive legislative an.
thority over the Navy Yard at Memphis, or
jefferson barracks near St. Louis, that il
has over the District Of Columbia Ii it is
constitutional to abolish the slave trade
or slavery ia that District. it is equally Sc
for Congress to do it in the Navy Yards
Forts, Arsenals, situated in the midst Ci
the slave States. There is no distinction
made between the District and other places,
there can be none. r..as