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The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-02-26
PORTERFIELD & Go.

GENERAL SIEA IDOAT AGENTS
AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
VICKSBURG MISS.
VNIE Undersigned have opened store on
Levee street and offer their services as
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants. They
will also soon have a good stock of Western
Produce of all kinds, which they viii sell low
for cash or good piper.
HARDY HEWDREN.
Long and favorably known as an efficient Pur
chasing, Receiving and Forwarding Merch.
ant here, will have the control ofour establish
ment on shore, and will give undivided atten
ton to it.
All orders for goods will be promptly cxccu
ted, and bought at the lowest possible prices
and oil goods, Cotton &C., received ard for
warded at the lowest rates
PORTERFIELD e co.
Vicksburg, Sep. 26-6m.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-02-26
Call and settle.

SHROPSHIRE & WDST have discontinued
0business in Yazoo City for the present.
Shropshire & Massey are authorized to settle
the business, and all persons indebted to them
Will please call and settle their accouts ihnms
diaiely as further indulgence cannot be exten
ded. SHOPSHIRE & WEST.
Yazoo Bity Aug. 21st 1S50-93-ff.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-02-26
Franklin Iron Foundry.
CASTLNFS &c. DC.
JOHN RnBR Jr.

I'D ESPECTFUILY announces to planters
u Q and the public generally. that the old es-
iabished FRANKLIN FOUNDY, Vicksburg,
is again in full operation, ready to execute.
promptly, orders for Castings of all descriPl
lions, Mill. and Gin Irons, Engine work, al
kinds of repairing, &c. Also. Agent Hotch-
kiss.s Patent Vertical Water Wheel. which
is rapidly. superceeding all others. Patterns
for furnishing three sizes may be seen at the
Foundry, and its advantages over oil others
pointed out.
Thankful for past fnvors, the proprietor so
licits continuance, promising to execute all
orders in his liue, in manner no, to besur-
passed at any Foundry inthe South or West.
I JOHN BOBB. IT.
\ m. B. All orders left with MessTs. Allen &
Barksdale,, Yazoo City, win meet with prompt
attentiin.
Vicllsburg, Aug. 6, 1s49-37-gm
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-02-26
no R DE RS

The rooms ale large, airy and arranged with
IAN eye to the cofort of oceup nts. His table
Shall be supplied Mirh the best the market af-
Ifords. And no pains or expense shall be sdar
ed to render satisfaction to his guests.
The subscriber, thankful to his old friends
for their patronage, hopes from his increased
facilities and determination 10 please, to oon-
tinue to receive their generous favor.
Yazoo City, May 22-lS50.
p s. Hacks, Carriages. Buggies aid sad
lie horses will be at all times in readiness to
convey pcrsou TO any ofthe Watering Places
Tor clsov here in the interior. w.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-02-26

and freshness OF youh1ss eAse1 - = =.
use Of paints and mixtures, and use butts SUI
s,nariIla. The only efiectual remedy
word to the wise is sufficient" and hint -
enough Tor the Ladies'
BETTER TESTIMONY.
Than has eUer been offered IN .fopof Of any
fedieine-Reud The testimony Of Df. Moore.
Mr.. John Bull. | have no hesitation in say
in0 that believe your Sarsaparilla to be the
best article ever manufactured for the cure
lScrufula, Syphilis, and many other Cutanoous
OF Glannlar Affections, having used it with 1n-
ire success in numbers Of the above GASES.
| Louisville, Dec. 20, 1647 ]. M. MOORE.
More Testimony from DR.. Moore.
! Mr. John BuL: lam using your sarsapar-
lila in several new new cases Of Scrofula, and
with happy effect. / am now confident il is ono
of the most eficacious medicine that can be
made for that disease. Yours.
]. M. MOORE.
Winchester, Ky, Feb J, '48
From DR. L. p, Yandea, Professor Of Chemts-
trg IN the Louisville Medical College.
have looked over the listof ingredients
comprising JOHN BULLS COMPOUND EX-
TRACT OF SARSAPARILLA, and have no
hesitation in saying that they form a safe COM
pOulus dIu Otle nut pIOlIlooS We'll III ShIOuLS
diseases, to which it is applicable.
Lou. June 6, 1648. L. P. YANDELL. NJ. D.
From DR.. Py1es, Physician By appointment
to The Louisville Marine Hospital.
LOUISVILLE, March 20, 1s49.
/ have examined the preparation ofthe pre-
scrption of JOHN BULLS SARSAPARILLA
and believe the combination to be an excellent
one, and well calculated TO produce an altern'
ativo impression on the system. I have used i
both III public and private practiced, and thinE
it the best article of sarsaparilla in use
M. PYLES. NJ. D,
Int Physician, Marine Hospital,
ReslQe..
~ where You vii
Bulls SARsAPARI1G-4-o~ New Or
TO steamboats, bound for Nashvl.l'
leans, St Louis, Cincinnati, Madison, rro.n K
fort or for the Green river country, and you
: VIII ind immense supplies of this preparation
: about being shipped on board.
But few merchants visit our CITY, in what
ever branch of trade soever they may be en-.
t gagged, but have orders for more or less Of
Bulls Sarsaparilla.-LO". Democrat
The rush of adventurers to California has in
some measure subsidized but the rush for Johr
Bulls sarsapariIa is as great as ever. The
5 Doctor says "thec cry is still they come.-LouiI
rilie Daily Democrat.
Manufactured and for sale by Dr. John Bull
at his principal Office 81 Fourth stree, and by
/ IA MES fBLUNDELL g. Co., Yazoo City
4 Yazoo City, November 10Th 185O-6m
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-02-26

The Faculties, for intellectual abilities NOR
u worth and profess ional requirements, VII
combare favorably with the most distinguish
sSin our country. The medical faculty con-
Stitites an aromaIy in this or any other
country. all of them ara able lecturers ana
ne dest of teachers.
Those who will contemplate our geograPhi-
cal Dositon and the extent eff our population
can have no houbt as to the eligibility OF our
situation for an enterprise of the kind. As to
health, including all seasons OF the year, we
denv that any other city has morse.
A common error exists In the minds Of
roanv siudehts relative to the place distributing
medicine; those who intend practicing among
the diseases of the West and South shoald Ger
tninlv educate themselves at school whose
Faculty are particularly acquainted with those
THAT the public may be satisfied of the per-
mauency of this school, we feel 1t our duty to
sfate. that the Trustees and Faculty form
INIT In action, which augurs well for It's future
rlecess; and that the peculiar internal organl
leation which connects them, cannot be inter
ttNffN E. w. NJ. KING.
9f President of Memphis Institute
March 30th ls50,-1l2-6.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-02-26
Il, @. e G.. B. WILKINSON,

YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI,
w ILL practice Law in partnership in al
w the Courts at Jackson, and in the Courts
of the 9th Judicial District Except the Probate
Court Of Yazoo county, a.a1e
September 5, l65O.--4l-tf. III aha
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-02-26
VyENN'S EEOTET.

THE SUBSCRIBER -
would respectfully inform the 1zs=.
public that he has opened large and COM
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-02-26
BRICK BUILDIN

lon Main Street, few doors below his Old
Stand The house is very spacious, and poss-
les every convenience for
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-02-26
1Es@Phls Lhstltute.



TIME arco reu fse Of Lectures 10 this In
otIrrnIou viii commence on the first Of N
nomber. and continue uuiil the last of FEBRUARY.
The Anatomical Department will be opened
vndsready ~ receiv students by the First OF
October The Medical department will be IN
der the direction ofaihe following
60 PROFESSORS.
CONQUEST CROSS, M. D., Professor of
the Institutes Of Medicine and Medical Jaris"
qrupences
Z, FREEMAN, M. D., Professor Of Anatomy,
r. s. NEWTON, M. D., Professor OF , iTgery
H. J. HULCE, M. D., Professor CT 4heory
and Practice Of Medicine.
w. BYRD POWELL, M. a., Professor Of
ao Physiology, Pathology Mineraoiogy ana
II. KING, M. D., Professor of Materia, Medica
~ Therapeutics.
!. MILTON SANDERS, A, M M ~ FRO
Rsssor Of Chemistry and Pharmacy
J. A, WILSON, M, D., Professor OF obste-
tries and Diseases, Women aud Children
oLnIoUEgL
WrpnlNE-PROF. H ]. HULCE:
SuRsRAY-PR0F. r. s. NEWIuN'
2. FREEMAN, NJ, D., Amotor I'aI Demon
TIE fees for full course of Lectures amount
Each Professors Ticket, $l5. MOtriculotor's
a5. Demonstrators Fee, SO. Graduation
62OF an
Those desiring further information VIII
please address their letters (Post Paidl to the
bean; and students arriving in the City Will
please call on him at the CONNIE rclal hoteI'
r. S. NEWTON, M. ID.
Dean of the Faculty.
-brs LAW DEPARTMENT
HON E. w. M. KING, Professor of Theory
: and rdPctice flaw.
Hon. v. D. BARRY, Professor OF CONNER
slal Jurisprudence.
TERMs-S50 per Session.
All COMMUNICATIONS pertaining 10 thls ue'
DartDnent must be addressed to
E. w. M. KING, Esq.
MEMPHs, Tenn, Mrrch, 1850.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-02-26

INSEED OIL, Turpentine, White Lead
LIZ Window Class and Sask--a large supply
just received amp for safe "
cot. l0-16J0. LINK & HARRISON.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-02-26
Administrator's Notice.

HuIIIIIIIsIIdI5'I ; 1VOLIC53
TT WILL, as administrator De Bonisnon oftho
Il estate Of James Causey deceased, present
my annual account for settlement to the Pro-
bate Court Of Yazoo County at the next Decem-
Der term. B. SCOTT. Amin'r de boris non
Yazoo City nov, 27-1s50.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-02-26
=. @ er.

EAST BRIDE TER-MASS.
IMPROVED GIN STANDS.
TIME subscriber. agent for the above ccIe-
a drafted Gin Stands, viii furnish them on
short notice, and on the usual terms.
L. L, HYATT
Yazoo City, Jene II, 1850.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-02-26

10 Purchasers OF clothing, &c
ALFRED MUNROE & Co.
ONE ORICE STORE 81 NagugneSt
dbesa in
oferedat
Purchasers whether
oo lowest
cheated but
the Clothing Furnishing
NOW very | comprising All made the latest and
dNnrra m
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-02-26

ness, Sore Throat, Br nchitis, Coughs,
Colds, Weakness of the Chest, Pulmonary
Affections, and all other diseases tending to
nroduce
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-02-26

LaughIin, Scarf es, &COe
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
vIoKsBURG MISS.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-01-09
CITY OF HANNIBAL, MO-, JANUARY g. 1851.

what cold, on which the son proposed, a
no one could overlook them, that he shoul,
put on, as kind of temporary spencer, al
old torn, green shag waist.coat, with RET
stuff back, which had been left there by on,
OF the workmen. He said it wa, goo,
thought and accordingly bu,toncd TIL,
wastcoat over his handsome new coat
Shortly afterwards, he was missing, bat re
turned in about an hour, stating that ht
had been TO call on Il gentleman H. Doctor.
Commons, and had sat chatting with hi.
wife and daughters, exceedingly pleas.
ant women, though perhaps little d,spos
Ell to laugh and litter about he knew no;
what. Sir said the son, i am afraid can
explain their m ysterious behavior; surely
you have not kept on that waistcoat all the
time y But, US sure as am living man
| have said he, laughing heartily 'and can
now account not only for the strange be.
hnvior, Of the ladies', but for all the jokes
thai have been cracked about me as ! walk.
ed along the streets-,uine crying let him
alone. nc does it for wager, &c. &c.
all which, from being quite unconscious of
my appearance, thought was levelcd at
some other quiz that might be following
near me and now recollect that, when.
ever looked round for the object of their
pleasantly, the people laughed, and the
more 50, aS 10y the mere force of sympa.
thy, !! laughed also, although could not
compre hsnd what i, all meant
] shall conclude by mentioning an anec-
dote of Mr.. Warton, the accomplished Pro.
fessor Of Poetry in the University at Ok.
ford. 'Tnis good divine having dned with
some jolly company at u gen,leman's house
in that ity, passing through the streets to
the church, il being summertime. his ears
were loudly salu,ed with the cry of Live
macerelr This so much dwell upon the
Doctors mind, .hat after nap, while the
psalm, was performing, as soon as the organ
ceased playing. he go, up in the pulpit, and
with eyes half open, cried out 'All alive,
oh thus inadvertently keeping up the rep
utalion of n Latin proverb, which is trans.
lated in the following lines -
'Great wits 10 madness nearly allied,
And thin partitions do their bounds divide
'Ihe Professor OF Poetry perhaps sap
posed himself yet with his companions at
The conviva! table
Mental absence is generally incurable.
In stout subjects, depletion, pursing, and
low diet, will sometimes bc of use. Where
the affection seems ~ arise from lorpcr OF
the nervous system, bls,ering the head and
internal stimuli afford the the most probable
means oi relief. The person should asso-
cale as much rs possible with noisy, bu,,.
ling people, and shun solitude and all such
studies US have tendency to produce alb
strac.ion.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-01-09
Barnuna's First Operation.

Some years ago, u small drove of Buila-
loes were driven east for exhibition but
the speculation proving failure, they were
sold in Utica New York, to pay expenses.
The Cleveland Pain Dealer says
"Barnum hearing OF this los, no time in
buying said Builaloes, getting them cheap.
lie took them to lIoboken, where he hire.
ed them TO keep, saying nothing TO nobody.
lie next went To all the lcrrvmen on the
river and asked them abou, what their dai-
ly receipts we've. Ascertaning that, he
proposed to charter their services for sim
gle day, paving them u slight increase a.
bove ordinary receipts. To this they as.
senied, and he bound the bargains by ad-
vancing portion Of the pay. Next ap-
peared blrn-dool bills, in flaming capitals,
posted all over New York, tina, on such n
day there would be grand Buffalo chase
at llobokcn. Eighteen live bullalocs fresh
from the Prairies, AMI wild Indians noun.
ted on native chargers to chase them, &c,
all to be seen free gratis and for nothing
New York turned out as it never had be-
fore. The torry-boats ran from early light
until two o'clock next morning, loaded to
their guards with passengers. The he,t
proceeds OF the whole operation amounted
to $1,000, and this was the beginning of
Barnum's success and his subsequent for.
tune"
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-01-09
Missouri Legislature.
Photographed 10 the st. Louis elisenccr.)
IvrrrpS,s l,rv H., oQ,h lSSu


JEFFERSON CITY, Dec. 29th, 1850.
The two wings Vi the Democracy met III
separate rooms al the Capitol last evening No
definite action was tasen Dy either. Eacn oi
then. have called anolher meeting Tor to NOR
row morning at 8 o'clock. The call Of the
Bentonites Is addressed tu the Democratic mem.
Ders generally, bu. the antics will not NEE, them
~ caucus, except upon condition that Benton.
name shall hot be presented. The antics have
informally proposed that each party shall select
four names Tor Senator. and that each shall
strike of from the ticket of it. opponent op.,
name. That the names thus stricken off mali
no, in any even, be presented again;-'.,a, a..
two parties shall then 60 into general ca,cus
and select oUe of six remaining name, ,,h;ch
both partie, shall stand pleds, ed to .u,po,t 49,
The the Bentonitos will r.ot consent ~ n. !,
would be equivalent 70 an sbandonmen of Ben.
ton. To-n'sh. tho W..,iiss are to hold a caueu,
at the Capitol cad will probably nominate Gen.
N. w. WAIKIKI, for Speaker.
Zen. Dohiphau will be here to night, and i,
said will bs a candidate for the Sc nate. All
!ha members except few are here. Those
from 81. Louis who left on Friday have no,
yet arrived.
JEFFERSON CRY, Dec. 30-4p.m.
lue wing OSuCus ntb anu uuJ OuIneu ldst
night, wi.hou. doing any business. 1t met again
this morning at 8 o'clock. On mutton Of Gen.
CLARK, of Howard, J. b. Crock cit was called
to the cLuir, and MIR. Steele, oi lIcary, appo ut.
ed secretary. Spectators were excluded by o
resolution TO that effect The first and only
business done, was the nomin,tion Of a Wing
candidate Tor Speaker. Mr.. Campbell, of La
fay cite, nominated J. Is. Crockett, of st. Louis,
Cen. Clark, OF Howard, nominated Gen. Wat.
kin., of Cape Girardeau; Mr.. Black nominated
BENZ Tompkins and Mr.. - nominated Gen.
Clark, Of Howard. Mr.. Crockett requested his
nomination 10 be Withdrawn, assigning, ns his
reasons therefor, thai no desired to avoid, as far
% possible, all causes of division in the Whis
ranks. His nomination was then withdraw.
On the vote bet cen the other three, the result
wss a. follows:
For Watkins. 27i rompkin., II; Clark, T.
Gen. Watkins having the majority OF all the
;o,es present was declared the nominee af tho
Wig party.
On m,:::.on of Mr.. Tompkins, seconded BY
Cen Clark, Il ;"as then resolved that Gen.
Watkins be unanimously declared the nominee
Of the Wing party, and that Oil tho wings pre-
cent, pledge thenss!v 10 sustsi1 him, until us
name be Withdrawn.
The meeting then adjourned
The Benton und ant, Beuion caucuses we're
in session at the sauce time in srparats rooms.
The Benton men proposed to the Antics the
folio wing writing: The Committee propose the
following questions by authority Of the Benton
Democratic meeting. held 'hi' morning in the
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-01-09
Mice Power.

gentleman in Hs,iirkanda, Scotland, has
trafd couple OF mice, and invented ma.
emmy enabling then to spin cotton yarn.
Ahe York is so constructed that the COM
mon tuse mouse is enabled to make atone.
men' society for past offences. by ,wis.
ing tNe. and reeling from 100 to l26
threa1ser day. To complete this. the lit.
ue PedevaR has to run l0l miles. A
haii penis worth Of oatmeal, at I5d. per
peck, serS one Of these treadwheel cul-
pr'ts Tor u long period Of five weeks. In
time u mak ITO threads per day. At this
ra'e mC1 earns Is. Cd. per annum.--
Iake OIL odiar board and Is. for machine.
~ there w',rise Gs. clear for every mouse
"nhua,'!' 4'mouse employer was going
10 MAKE an aFcatios Cor the lease OF an
empty no1se' Yeh will hold ten thousand
nouse-'ni''s; soNent room being left for
keepers, and onhundred spectators. AL.
lowing for rent, Nsters, interest, and ma.
chinery. there wiNc balance Of $4,000
per annum.
A proud look may foul work in a fine
face.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-01-09
THE ORKESTRA MAN.

ny ONE OF THE NEws.DoYs.
You great out-landish fellow, that
Came 10 town pother day with theat-
Rieal company;
Did yer think to pass ysrself of out this way,
For the Turkish High Mighness, the great Amin Bey?
Yer can't, by jimminy.
Ysrface is all kive'ed over with hair, but still
Yer more like monkey thana Turk, amt he Bill?
"Wellhe am."
What fierce looking covey for fddlin Jack
My eyes! what stifTey:-Bll, he once drove hack
"What fam"
Dop't get wrathy, old chap, at a news.boy's JIG;
They're privileged order, when there's a rig
To be run.
Q tune up yer fiddle, and "rosin yer bow"
sng away at 'Kerchubs,' and open yer show,
And we'll all KUN!
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-01-09
The Homestead Law passed by the Vermont

The Homestead Law passed by the Vermont
Legislature of lSI9 went into operation ON
the first Of this month. II provides tha, house
and land, 10 tho vuluc of $500, with the ,ro.
dure Of the land shalt bo exempt from et,ach.
ment and execution, except for taxes. In case
Of the decease Of a husband, th, amount Of
property shall descend TO hi. wife and children
wi'hou. being subject TO his debts, unless msde
specially chargeatle .hereupon, and such home.
stead cannot be alienated or mortgaged, except
10y joint deed of husband and wife. The home.
stead is, however, liable for debts contracted
before its purchase, AID the husband may morte.
ago The same at the timo Of purchase without
the consent Of the wife.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-01-09

Hoes There has Lecn an advance IN n.
market the present week, $3.50 per hun.
dred has been paid. The packing season,
however is now nearly completed. We
know of but several small lots yet 10 ar.
rive, nnd these we suppose will make a
wind up Canton, Rcporter.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-01-09

A Gentleman, II is said, had u board pu. on
part OF his land. on which was written, II
will give this field to sny one who i. oontentsd, !"
and when any applicant came. he always said,
ARE you conien'edp" The general reply was.
"l ON" Then" rej,insd the gentleman,
"why do you want my field |"
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-01-09

The man ofthe Lafayette Courier is jewel Of an Ed
or. In his Daily Of the 7h, while theatrical COM
pany is in town. he has article about the "moal of
the stage" in which said company catch 'par'cular
jessie"
The following is also from the Couricr-whieh we
consider GEM in its way ;where's Hollands "Prscious
Betsy" But TO the Courier's 'Grinl stone
vile Pecpes Paper.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-01-09

Hoos.-Thcre is no material change in
the price of Hogs to notice this week 50
to Ss3 25 per 100 lbs. is all that is offered.
Lou Record.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-01-09

s,rtcE on sisp sr.xr,sErwREs FIRST AND MAIN.
TERMS OF TIL. WESTERN UNION.
One subscriber, one yeatyin adyance,) - 90
Ten subscribers IN Ssl lin advance,) with
- one 10 the se'ter nPr he club, Is 90
-, ,WnS'< . OF
RssarilS he ~RrisINs; ,sIs.,;.,,. !, N,
ssn,. o,; one dollar each subs lines or less, one
O," O"'s. Cards not exceeding six M, insertion rs
NJ square per year, without alteration per year, S.
umn sSn ssSS'mn' S'a; half column, ss6Q one fourth
Az, ""o. 'o., whole col.
nn notices. except marriages and dean,
s.;.aLl, ;.a AZ advertisements. will be
Auache1 10 the "WssrsaN UxroS, Office il
Ia,tn' pnoi, n bO0k AND JOB OFFICE, whore absx-
III, ranphiet Gard, and other Pintn, Is exec ..
WIN neatness and dispatch. on favorable i.nn.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-01-09

SAvIsss BAsIs.-Ws would respectfully
oall the attention of the Legislature to the pro.
priety of passing general law TO create "Ssv.
Ing' Banks" in svsry county in the State where
lhs people desire them Liberty Tribune.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-01-09
For The Western Union.
thoughts and Feelings as thew Com.

ust rouse me, rouse me, rouse into actio,,
"'' snake OH this langor, this dull stupraction,
u''nerve my proud spirit for war and Or strife,
march forth 10 conquer 10 eopouerthroueh life.
Ah me, this spirit suiteth III
a woman who is woman still,
A being born to bow and Jield,
Her weakness is her sursst shield.
The storms Of life she nay not brave,
Her only refuge Is the grave,
When sorrows darken round her head,
Her sweeteit houe is with the dead.
But II Religions holy ray,
Beam on her lowly troubled way,
And shed its influence DER her heart,
How quick her weakness doth depart.
Her eyes in meekness raised to heaven,
Though every hope on earth be riven,
BespeNk Tor her apower sublime,
Triumphant over Death and Time.
The ills oi life her joys inc reass
Aud sorows bring her bosom peace,
She looks with smiles on good or III,
Aud say,"AH my Father. will."
% God of Heaven grant TO me
The power child of Thine 10 be,
And earthly scorn or earthly praise
No more my heart shall sink or raise.
Blu, fixed on Thee, injoy or shame
My happiness shall be the same,
My Father will feel is near,
Then wherefore should weep or fear.
Oquench within my heart the flame
That goads me onto worldly fame;
Instead Of laurets for my brow,
o grant me Christian virtues low.
d Lord may Chniiy be mine.
And in my every action shine,
May from polnp and pleasure turn,
And sweet content in duty learn.
And though my path through sorrow lead,
May Irejoiee at every tread,
And with meek confidence der.ud
Upon My Father for friend.
WHIP2OORwILL.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-01-09

Aman had better be poisoned in his blos5
than in his principles,
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-01-09

WorLD's FAiR.-We understand thst speci-
mems OF iron ore, iron work, lead ore, manu-.
iac'ured tobacco, &C., have gone forward from
this State TO exhibition q. London. Rsrub