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The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1851-05-16
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INSTINCT OF THE TURTLE.-It has been
observed that turtles cross the ocean from
the Bay of Honduras to the Cayman Isless
near Jamaica, distance of $50 miles with
accuracy superior to the chart and come
pass of human skill; for it is affirmed that
vessels which have lost their lattisTde in
hazy weather, have steered entirely by
the nose of the turtle in swimming. The
object of their voyage, as in the case of
the migration Of birds. is for the purpose
of laying eggs on spot peculiarly favor
able. Bishop Stanley on Birds.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1851-05-16

SUMMARY PuNIsHMENT.-Ihe soay then
10 things IN CalJor,aia.-The Pacific
News has the following:
A man was discovered on the banks of
the river. two miles this side of Nicolaus.
who had been shot through the heart. On
the collar of his coat was pinned a piece
of paper, on which was written the follow
lowing: ~ caught fhis ID rascal
stealing nay nsasles, and ! slaof hias.s The
dead man was not recognized
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1851-05-16
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, }
CLAIBORNE COUNTY.
In the Circuit Court of said county, Apri
Term, A. D 1851.
'Sarah Potts, by her next Bill for Divorce
friend, William D. En-. and Alimo.
glish, complainant, ny.
VS.. -In Chancery.
Robert Potts. defendant.
TlHE Court being satisfied from the read.
i ing Of the affidavit fled in this cause,
that The said defendant hath removed be.
yond the limits of this State, so that the
process of this Court cannot be served on
him; the Court therefore orders that said
cause be set for hearing on the facts charg.
ed in said Bill, for the sixth day Of The next
regular October Term of this Court, or as
soon thereafter as Counsel can be heard
thereon, and that publication of this order
be made for the space of three months be.
fore the next Term of this Court, in the
"Por Gibson Herald and Correspondent 2
public newspaper printed in this county,
and that commission issue from this
Court to Nicholas McDougalI, a Justice Of
the Peace ofthis county, TO take the depo.
sitions Of Ellen Graves, Benjamin Wat
kins, Ellen Watkins, Amariah Rollins,
John B. Coleman, and .uch other witness
es as may be produced before him by said
parties, at his office, in the town OF Port
Gibson, on the third Saturday in August,
A. D. 1851, with power in said Commis.
sioner to adjourn the taking of said depo.
sit;ons, from time TO time, aid from that
day last named, to the next, or such other
day as may be convenient, which deposit
tions are to be reat in evidence on the
hearing of this cause"
A true copy from the minutes of said
Court.
ks Given under my hand and seal
49, OF Office. this 9Th day ofMay,
A. ID. 1851.
DAN. McDOUGALL. Clerk.
MAY 9, 1851. 37-l4t
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1851-05-16

IS AMERICANS are very popular in Gerna-
n.y. An American student, on leaving
the University of Gottengen, lately, was
honored with triumphal procession ofthe
students, in presence Of a great concourse
Of spectators. On reaching the principal
hotel, an immense stirrup-cup was produc-
ed, and all the students drank wine there
from 10 solemn order. 10 the health Of the
American student. The American flag
was borne aloft in the parade.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1851-05-16

g a green-g grocer having unexpectedly
come into property, sent for tailor C.
come and measure him for cost-of-arus>
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1851-05-16
Rosifleatee FIR NGLe.

MEXICAN MUSTANG Liniment,
tt the article thar sells for Pains, Rheu-
/ matism. and variety of complaints, .tor
sale. wholesale and retail hy1eessf
Al McGtLL, Druggist,
Feb % ~
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1851-05-16

~ Humility is flower that prospers
most when planted on the rich soil of
noble and great mind
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1851-05-16
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saving large amount on the freight. We
make no charge of storage ON forwarding
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Cotton, per bale, 25
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May 2. 1851. 36-tf
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1851-05-16

ES' A most wonderful piece CT linen has
been woven for the Worlds Exhibition. in
the north of Ireland, near Waringstown, bv
a weaver named George Haddock. LISA
web Of fine cambria handkerchiefs. Small
print can be read through ii, and yet the.
web is SO close and compact, that single.
thread could not be distinguished without
the aid Of microscope, or rather web.
glass. The cambric. when held lip 10 the
light, looks like q fine and airy fabric. In
the production of this beautiful gossamer.
looking cambria, Mr. Haddock almost re-
allied what classic fiction ascribed to the
performances of Auehne, who as mytholo.
gists inform US, was converted into spider,
on account Of equalling that ingenious lii.
tie architectin her production Of fine webs.
Madam" SAID old Roger 10 his
boarding-house keeper, sin primitive conn
tries, beef is often the legal tender; but,
madam" said he, emphaticalIy, thrustin9
his fork into the steak, aaI the law III
Christendom couldn't make this beef ten
der.n--He looked around the board for
encouragement. and found il in the facf
that all the hoarders who ate she beef
held their jaws.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1851-05-16

UThe liar who possesseth the courage
10 mock Heaven in the face, will turn his
back when he consendeth with men.
The New York herald., 1851-10-18
Catherine Hayes In Boston.


Catherine Hayes made her fret appearance before
Boston sudience last evening with great aud
applause. The fremont Temple was well hled and
though the enthusiasm Ct the auditors did not rise 70
the maximum point. In the Of Jenny Lind yet
the Indications approval and satisfaction, In the Gus
tonary form Of psudts and the showerng Of bouquets
upon the stage, we're such to constitute decided
triumph The house was fashionable and comprised .
large portion of the musical amateurs and critics Of 'he
city After the concert there was gathering of mu
sicians In fremont street In front Of the winthrop
House for the purpose of serenadng Mrs Hayes The
beauty Of moet splendid moonlight drew large crowd
10 the spot and the entertainment Of music and fire.
works was kept up to late hour.
From the Boston Herald, Oct. is
The concert last evening well attended but there
wss that gore Of excitement manifested that at
tended the fr-t of the Jenny Lind concerts. The
body Of the house was well nlied at an early hour and
galleries well occupied but no part of the house
was crowded The audience composed Of the ehie
and fashion Of the city The reception Of Miss Hayes
most enthusiastic.
From the Boston Bee Oct Is
The concert last evening fully attended BY very
brilliant and fashionable audience We have not time
TO give partic ulars Of this magnificent musical
tsrtainmert in this edition but will merely state that
cally spplsud.d throughout, while the platform was
several times covered with bouquets and flowers IL
vase compete triumph from beginning 70 end, and we
free Co confese that more than pleased with
the sweet and ynpsthetc voice Of the charming song
stress Her singing seems the heart.tones Of melody
From the Boston Times. Oct ISL
Beautifully indeed as she sung the first morce from
Meyerbeere opera Of the sProphete" not Of that
music which lends q chs arm 70 such mpusive and
passionate nature when II phrases its feelings into
melody. While In the "savourneen Deeish" there
something wanting admirably II rendered. TO
place beside Of her grand rendering Of the "Cssts
Diva :" and In claseine this the highest triumph
have yet heard accomplished by her. at place
vivid inspiration Of tragic passion That her triumph
among the most startling and compile witnessed
In Boston, we believe none whs were present can doubt
The New York herald., 1851-10-18

Trr PRISONERS IS rHk PuNrA, GENERAL Lorrz-
We had the pleasure yesterday conversing with Mr.
Thomas p. Lsrkin, Of 0peousas, In this State who
turned from Havana in the Georgia Mr.. Larkn went
TO Havana Tor the purpose Of seeing Of the prisoners
q the late expedition Of Gen Lopez He succeeded In
his ehect having obtained the permit Of the Captain
prison~s In good spirits and nearly all Of them
united in desiring him 10 state that the statement Of
Captain Plat Of the Albany which has been published
In the United statsthat they desired 10 cheer when
informed Of the execution Of Lopezwas not true that
tuch feelings might have been indicated by very few
ofe prisoners but that the great majority regarded
Lopes with far different feelings . gallant and honest
patriot Mr. Iarkn was requested as favor 10 the
prisoners to give the most public contradiction 10 this
statement which very unjust and injurious 70 them
Mr. Iskn gvet many other statements &C. TO him BY
the prisoners some of which involve very serious mpu
tstitns on parties who we're released by the Captain
General and who have since their return TO the United
estes pubifhed csiumncus statements against Their
ccnf-ierstes In the expedition.--Nes Orleans Della
OuG
The New York herald., 1851-10-18

Inc curse pursued trsnsgression,s traek
And man from God was driven
Untu the priesthood brought him back
To do the win Of heav'n.
wen snout hossnna to the Lord
For what Is yet to be;
When men and earth viii be restored
To God and liberty.
We see the lighthouse brightly blaze
Far DER the boisterous wave;
With cheering prospects thus we gaze
On hopes beyond the grave
For wsmen, II submissive here
10 God and mans decree,
Restor'd, will ill nObler sphere
In glorious liberty.
The Lord has set His gracious hand,
And by His mighty power
He ied His people to this land,
Preparing for the hour
For earth and time are growing old,
And soon eternity
Will to the pure in heart unfold
Celestial liberty
The following toast, by Miss E. r. Snow, was
then given ;-"ln behalf of the Ladies Of the Ter
ritory." Ever feeling ourselves honored by the
appreciation and esteem Of the good and the wfse
OF the other sex we ambitious TO excel In vir-
tue, modesty and every refinement conducive to the
improvement and happiness of society, In proportion
as they seem to regard and appreciate that which
is excellent
After which, the following toast was given:-
" DIR. Bernhisel, the Friend Of Deseret." May his
future missions ever be attended with as much salts
faction to this people as his former one, his days
Heightened, his mind strengthened, and his name
Will be RENE to the latest generation for his
righteous and benevolent acss-[Wm. g. Staines.
DIR. Bernhisel responded, and gave the following
toast =" The Ladies" Fair as the morn, beauti-
full as the day, as the evening mid; from them We
realize the sunshine of love in our youth, and the
moonlight Of friendship in our decline.
The assemblage were dismissed by President
Daniel Spencer.
The order and decorum which prevailed in such
crowded audience, showed that the spirit of God
pervaded the breasts Of all Every counten ance
was graced with smile, and each returned to their
homes, thanking the Giver Of all good that they
were privileged to witness such ppy scenes, and
to worship Him under their own vine and fig tree,
and none IN AXE then afraid.
The New York herald., 1851-10-18


dsrd.
The North and the South 40 agree,
That union Is strength u the whole;
But mark the elections and sce
How union doth govern the poll.
The wings with great energy cry.
Thsir doetrtnes have long stood the test
The demscrats give them the lie;
POLITICIANS say It's for the best
Chorus-The North and the South, &c.
Let slaves In the South he sst free
II the cry nom che Northern States;
The linton In danger must be,
When the South the poor fugitive takes
Anti Renters IN Maity have found
tool that pil work 90 their will;
Benton will always be round
To act the rroui demsgogue siin
whis In the Presidents chair,
The democrats watching him Close;
Seward will also be there.
With slsyeholder close BY his nose
Anti renters will sbo be near
Not TO psy for the lands ths, they claim
But to seek for a chance in the chair,
That Benton and Matty may reign.
The natives" must ne er be forgot
Nor tine nobbers Of Western ststss;
Its the place where they all have q lot
Like birds, they will all have their nate.
Like cats Of Kilkenny they seem,
That were tied By the tsils, AZ they ssyi
Each thinks that the other has been
The one that lies RI ,ht In the way.
They cry, and they scratch, aud they bite,
They quarrel while huns on the rails;
The Union Is tafe in the fight,
Theen nothing be left but their tails.
The Union Is safe In their hands
They sll seek to honor the laws;
Washington monument stands
proof Of the glorious cause.
Music by the brass band
Benediction by J. NJ GRANT Dismissed tin 2
L. Nj.
The escort forming in order ss In the morning.
conducted the escorted party TO the Governors
b. use, where vas sum Ituous dinner prepare for
the officers Of the territory a1d other invited friends
PIP. M.-The congregation was called 10 order
by Elder J. M. Grsnt
The following sol & was then sung by Brothers
ksy, Bullock. Goddard, Hutchinson, and Eus
worth;-
FOR THE PIONEERS
y. n.
Hail ye mighty, noble chieftainsl
Hail ye faithful pioneers!
Povrs unseen your footsteps guided,
Twas Jehovah led yeu here.
The New York herald., 1851-10-18
CHORUS.

cHoRus
o.. MS bannsr-Freedoms ensign.
4 and gloriously unfurld
i'd the Rocky Mountains-
HssvsIv h, aeon to the world
From our b,rts- ,,see. ,..oms and country
Lo people, brave and ,-ee,,
Driv'n by msn-by God directeS
Here, In search of liberty.
In the hiding place Of Isrsel-
In the chambers Of the West;
Crown'd with natures rich abundance,
In the valleys We are blsst.
Justice here directs the sceptre-
Truth, and love and friendship meet;
Smiling peace her downy carpet
Prefers to the strangers feet.
Here let virtue be respected
Industry and useful toll
Youth and insocsnce protected
Like the plants OF heav'n soil
Brigham Young, the Lords snointed,
Loved OF heav n, and fear'd Of hell;
Like Eljahs on Elisha,
Joseph's mantle on him fell
mighty men compose his councils
Inspiration makes them wise,
None can circumscribe the measures
Zion's councillors devise
Here the hosts of Israel gather
Abrams seed from every land
Thre' the priesthood's light preparing
With the Lord Of Hosts to stand.
God will come to bless his people
Jesus Christ and Joseph, too;
Come to introduce q scenery
Great and glorious, grand and new.
Prayer by Elder WnFoRD WooDRuF followed
18th music by the Brass Band.
Elder Z. L. BEFsoN then arose and spoke with
is usual power, and with the spirit Of God.
Elder JOHN BANKS spoke in behalf Of the Aged
athers, in speech deep in sentiment and interest
lg to all After which, q number Of toasts were
iven, from which we have selected the following,
49, no 60 oil
American telegraph., 1851-05-24
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To Country Merchants and Booksellers.


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Cleveland's Compendium of English Literature
Harrison the Rise, Progress and Present Structure
of the English Language.
Lynd's First Book of Etymology
0swalda Psychological Dictionary.
Fskc's Eschenburgs Manual of Classical Literature.
Fiskc's Classical Antiquities
Outlines ofSacred History.
Trego's Geography of Pennsylvania.
Vogdess United States Arithmetic--Key.
Rings 5000 Exercises in Arithmetic--Key.
editions.
Vogdes's Mensuration.-Key
Alsops First Lessons in Algebra.-Key.
Aisops Algebra, for High Schools Academies and Col
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Gummeres' Astronomy fourth edition. lust published
Monge's Statistics; translated from the French, by
Woods Baker A. NJ Of the United States Coast Survey
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McMurtries Scientific Lexicon.
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