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Want Of Courage.

Sidney Smith, in his work on moral philosophy,
speaks in this wise of what loose for the of
a little brass, as it is termed
"a great deal of talent is lost to the world for the
want OF little courage. Every day sends to their
graves number of obscure men who have only re-
manned in obseury because their timity has prevent
ed them from making first effort and who, if they
could only have been induced to begin, would in all
probability have gone great length in the career of
fame. The fact is that in order do anything in this
world worth doing must not stand shiverng the
bank, and thinking of the cold and danger, but Jump
IN and scramble through well as we can. 1t will
not do to be pepeually calculating risks and ADJUST
ing nice chances it did all very well before the Flood,
publication for hundred years and then live to its
success for six centuries afterwards but at
present waits. and doubts, and hesitates, and
consuts his brother and his uncle, and his first cousins
and his particular friends, till fine day he finds that
he Is siXyve years of age-that he has lost so much
time in consulting first cousins and particular friends,
that he has time left to follow their advice
There Is such little time for over-squeamishness at
present, the opportunity easily slips away, the very
period of life at which chooses to venture if ev-
er, is confined that is bad rule preach up the
necessity in such instances, of little violence done
to the feelings and of efforts made in defiance district
and sober calculations"
The bill to repeal the statute exempting the proper
ty of Ministers of the Gospel the amount of : 800
from taxation, ordered to "a third reading in the
Assembly of New York, Monday. 1t will probably
pass the House
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'R'EEI yVEEEzEY DEsPATCH.

PUBLISHED RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
At the loao price Of ONE DOLLAR PER annum,
S the cheapest weekly newspaper south of the Poto-
| mac, and cheap any in the Union.
This paper is made up chiefly from the Daily Dis
patch consisting of the entertaining and news matter
of that sheet and carefully selected light literature and
poetry
HUGH R. Peasants Principal Editor.
1t is designed TO make it equal to any Weekly sheet
in the Union for lis general interest In tone and SEN
timent, it is SCuthern-its conductors Virginans
and they hone merit and rece the encouragement
of their feow-citizens. They enter upon mere
speculation in their enterprise their views and
opinions shaped merely to catch the popular breeze
From education, from position, from association, from
interest, from choice they Southern men. Then
defence of Southern gifts is defence of themselves
and all they hold dear that it has been unre
hitting, and far their capacity allowed, vigorous
no man who has read their sheet will deny. To doubt
that will continue to be so is to presume that the prn
ciples and IDEAS which have been insted into them
from their BIRTH can be eradicated at period OF life
when men rarely change their views. They, at least
know it to be impossible.
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Ricl.m nd January 18TH 1851,
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The steamer Africa has arrived and reports that the Atlantic
broke her shaft when nine days She put back and arrived
safe at Liverpool.
The President of the United States has granted the Mobile
and Ohio Railroad four months extension of time locate
lands granted by Congress.--Iobae AdUertSer.
MOBILE TUEs1iy EVENING, Feb. 18th.
CooaThe unlavorabe adyice by the Africa produced their
efct market Sales 20O0Ca200 bales decline
of &C. the transactions of the day closing lO C0lO1sc for
miIdngs. and buyers claiming a still further reduction
Ecghtsiarge shipments have been made to Liverpool at
ll-6d both in British and American vessels and n
tending upwards brig engaged load with for Vera
Cruz at &c Nothing doing in coastwise last rate paid
&C but asking an advance.-AdUerttser
New ORLEANS, Feb 18th, P VI.
The demand for Cotton appears be very limited and thus
far hear OF the sale Of only 1000 bales. Nothing in
Teights.-Pacaguae
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TO WHO! TO WHO!

TO WHO! TO WHO!
The following very clever dun written by f. Percy Howe
hilom editor OF the pine Knott 1t is capital =
Twas on a cold autumnal night,
dismal one to view
Dark clouds obscTad fair Venus light,
And not star appeared ii light,
As the thick forrest through
MUGGINS-as Usual-'bue,'
Beat homeward lacking left and right;
When all at once he brought up" right
Against old dead yew;
At which he rounded to-"
And ''squariRg off, as if to fight,
Said with an oath shan't indlte,
''-Inernal scoundrel you!
Iight-an' I'll lick YOU black or white!
Just then above him flew
An Owl, which a branch did light,
a few feet DER the booty wight,
And then commenced . To WHO
TU-WHo-TU- WHo-TO-wHooin
Quoth Muggins-" Don't you think to fright
4 fellow Of my weight and height
With your TRE-WHOO TRE-WHo
You cursed bugaboo!
An if you're Belzebub its quite
Cn-necessary you should light
For Muggns amt your dues"
For money matters RIGHT 4!
The PRINTERS PAID UP-HoNoR BRIGHT!
Thereat the Owl withdrew,
And Muggins mizzled too.
But there are other chaps who might
BE caught out late some dismal night,
Who HAVEN'T PAID WHAT'S DUE
They know-TO WHO-To WHO!
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DTED-On the 10Th of February ISL a H. RyIAND NELLY,
infant of Rev p = & J. Alice Neeiy aged months
and days.
Our happy social family circle is broken welcome guest
whom ondly thought would bless with his presence and
cheer for ears come has suddenly and unexpectedly taken
his departure His noble told of his lineage in the
skies and his affinity with cherub and seraph This earth
impure for his resdenceHe hidden by his Heavenly
Father attend in the presence of Angels and GodHe came
affections and has taken them his Angelhome.
He canro return to us but shall go him 1T is we'll
The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away and besodbe
the Of the Lord
The Southern Christian Advocate Charleston, and the
Christian Advocate at Nashville will please copy
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Mobile and Ohio Raiiroaa-The Bail in Motion

1t is proposed to hold meeting in the Court
House in this place, the ed Monday l7th day
of March next, upon the subject of the Mobile and
Ohio Railroad and to take into consideration,
amongst other matters, the propriety of asking the
Board of Police (who will be in session on that day
to order an election to ascertain the voice of the
people of the county ON the question of tax to
assist in building said road and a branch road from
the main stem to Columbus.
john GILMER, JAMES WHITFIELD,
THos. w HARRIS, A. n. JONES,
THos. G. BLEwETr, w. w. HUMPHREYS,
john NJ. MORGAN, DUNsToN BANKS
Columbus Feb. II, 1851
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what an hour may bring forth His business prospects
may be atterng his sales heavy yet prudent, and his
every transaction warranted by the best calculations
vet his wife was seen with dress and rich shawl
on, probably gold watch and pendant that's
travagant woman and she is the wife ofa-merchant.
That merchant deals with Mr.; he's my cHent-he
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Executors Notice.

" hEREAS, Letters testamentary Of the last will
wv and testament of Rasha Cannon deceased, Were
granted to the undersigned at the November term of
the Probate Court of Lowndes county, State oi MIS-
sissipp Now all persons having claims against the
estate of said decedent hereby required 20 EXHIBIT
the same duly probated and allowed, within the TINE
THOMAS e. s-s...SNGN
January is, 1851. l:6I Eaz1oaa9s
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NEw-YoRK, Feb l4.--Kossuth and the Government.
We learn from Washington that Kossuth has asked
government ntercede with the Turkish authori-
ties in order to obtain his release 1t is said that Mr..
Webster will return favorable reply.
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Colambns. III. I'm. 1881

Gcntlemen-In obedience to high duty it neces-
sary that should inform you, that in my opinion the
wife of Mr.. customer of yours, is much given to
dress and il is clear that her whms humored by her
too indulgent husband. Prudence will dictate your
future course in regard to extending credit to Mr. =
and, in the meantime believe when | saw that shall
keep close watch on Mrs. =, and inform you if ex-
pensve habits grow upon her.
Your ob't Serv't
MICHAEL SNIPE,
airy at Lar
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prepare the state for that crisis which federal po-
hey perverted and distorted by the anti-slavery
spirit, has forced us to contemplate
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RRIAGETRIMMINGs sPR ING AXELS, &c.
\ An assortment of articles in III above line Of bu-
sness will be constantly kept hand and sold low fer
cash good paper by J. BLAIR
Columbus Feb. 8, 1851.
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ANNOUNC ENgs.

GA. Y. Love is a candidate for reelection to
the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lowndes
County. Election November next.
fE3=WE are authorized to announce Daniel Will
IanlS as candidate for reelection to the office of
Probate Clerk of Lowndes county. Election in No
vember next.
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AYer,s G,Iaerry E9cctori:aI.

"A most beautiful and valuable Preparation for the cure Of
Coughs, Colds, Consumption, and all diseases of the
throat and lungs.
THIS is compound, in this place, but it is ev-
identity one of the greatest preparations ofthe age
for diseases ofthe lungsfar Superior Jaynes pre-
paraton,
JAS. BLAIR, Sole Agent.
Columbus, Feb. /, 1850.
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god LIVER OIL,-<J. Rusnroi
Columbus, Feb. 8, 1851.
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Your oh sery't
SNAP & GRIPPE.

The new dress, shawl and watch have ruined the
merchants Northern credt-he may break now and all
his difficulties arise from the base dastardy insinuaon
of paid spy-and that spy neghbor, at least on
terms of social intercourse with the man whose bust
reputation has been blasted there spy this
kind in this community
p S. Since the above was put in type we learn that
the plaintiffs, Messrs. Taylor, Hale & Murkock have
obtained verdict of SO O0O in the above noticed case
against s. p. Church.
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Nelr Yoll. Ell. 1871
MICHAEL SNIPE,
airy at Lar

Dear Sir-Our business is becoming too extended
yet while we should always be pleased and deal
with you business relations admonish of the
cessty of closing up all connection with that section of
the Sonth where you reside.
With very sincere regard for yourself and family
subscribe ourselves Your ob't serv't
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Prospecaus OF the ..sout..ern Press.,,

An association of sixty-three members of Congress,
Senators and Representatives have constituted the I'M
dersigued committee to superintend the establishment
of Southern Press at Washington City, to be devoted
to the exposition and defence of Southern rights and
instutons-the dissemination of correct information
to Northern policy, and the of political af-
fairs generally, without reference the old party lines
of Wing and Democrat. Arrangements are now in
progress, promptly insure the issue of such paper
under the title of
THE SOUTHERN PRESS"
for the conduct of which, suitable editors have been
engaged, who will also receive the aid of number of
eminent and able contributors. There will be both
r-weekly and weekly issue-the latter to contain
substantially the matter the former, and in
tended to reach those points of the country whose mail
facilities limited A daily issue will be added here
after, should it be deemed advisable necessary by
the press and people of the Southern States The
will not be exclusively politcal-but will embrace on
its broad sheet the general news, of the day. do
nestle and foreign, by mail and telegraph commercial
and agricultural intelligence, literary criticisms, orig-
nal essays, literary and miscellaneous and in short all
those items of general interest the collected aggregate
of which constitutes the interesting and valuable
paper. Great will be taken give full and cor
rect reports of the proceedings and debates in both
Houses of Congress, well the action of the local
legislatures on the southern question.
A limited number only of advertisements will be re-
ceived-the main object being to furnish large a.
mount of reading matter.
The paper viii be printed on sheet equal in size to
InOSe OF OjHer w ana
al will be purchased especially for the purpose.
1t is confidently hoped that every true friend to the
South will aid in procuring subscribers, and forward
the names, with the amount subscribed to south
ern representative at Washington forthwith
Post-nasters authorized by law to remit subscrp
tons free of postage.
TERMS: For tr-weekly during the session of Congress-
and semweekly during the recess, the price viii be,
per annum, $500
Weekly paper per annum $500
The price of subscription must be paid invariably in
advance, and the cash accompanying the name sent.
All persons procuring ten names shall be entitled to
receive copy gratis for one year
A. p. BUTLER,
JACKSON MORTON,
r. TOOMBS,
J. THOMPSON.
Editors and papers friendly to the enterprise, will
please publish this prospectus, which will entle them
to an exchange with the newspaper All who comply
with this request viii send copy of the paper con
tanning it to the committee.
Warrington, Nav 25. 1850.
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& Co.'S for sale by
]. BLAIR.
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NOr sale good horse, believed to be sound. M
and fitted forany sort Of planting business. ~
He rides well and is fast traveller. He will he bar
tered for two good mich cows and fodder solC
for cash or good paper.
o. Enquire at this Office. feb 1851.
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SEC. g. Be 1t further enacted, That in case of anv
vacancy occurring in said Convention by the death,
resignation removal of any member it shall be the
duty of the Governor to such vacancy to be FL
led by Issuing his writ of election to the sheriff of the
proper country, requiring him, ten DAYS notice. to
hold an election according to law, to fl the same
SEC 7. And Be further enacted, That the acts of
the Convention proposed to be held by this act be-
fore they become binding this State, shall be SUBJ
mited to the people at the balot-box for their ap-
prevail such time, and such manner as the Conven-
ton may determine.
JOHN J. McRAE
Speaker Of the House of Representatives..
JOHN l. GUION,
President Of the Senate.
Approved November Both, 1850
JOHN A. QUITMAN
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RLABzs's DRUG sTOEs

BIZ 8s . ID Es q q STORE.
lust received at this well known esta- CssNs
D blishment fresh supply pure and ge-
nuine Medicines, which will be sold fa- E8ESa
vorable terms as at any house in the South. -
Physicians Planters and others, requested to call
and examine the stock which has been selected with
great for this market We think they will find it
equal (if not superor) regards quality and variety,
any in the State and making their purchase alto
gether from Importing Houses, they enabled to sell
good terms, as any Drug House in the South or
South West.
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY PUT Up.
Dr. James w. Hopkins viii attend to the prescrip-
ton department. guarantee that all will be right in
that delicate andimportant part of the business.
DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND CHEMICALS, PUT
TY AND BRUSHES, DYE-STUFFS, PAINTS,
OILS, WINDOW-GLASS, DYE-STUFFS,
AND GLASSWARE, PERFUMERY,
FINE SOAP, STEEL PENS, AND
SUPERIOR WRITING INK.
A superior article of SPERM OIL, LARD OIL, &c.
always hand.
LANDRETH'S FRESH GARDEN SEEDS
CROP 1850.
PATENT MEDICINES OF ALL KINDS
Pure Old Brandy Wines, Holland GIN and Old lanai
| ca Ruan-Pure Scotch Whistey-tor Medical pur-
|. poses-and a superior article Of TEA, 10th
/ Green and Black
| SUPERIOR CHEWING TOBACCO AND CIGARs.
Thankful for the patronage heretofore extended tc
the House, he hopes by strict attention and DISPOSE
ton accommodate, at low prices to merit the patron
age of discerning public,
L CoJunbuS Feb I9s0A
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s. S. FitcERe's
Inua7uable Medicines for Coughs Colds, Consumption
/ and Female Diseases-always on hand
/ Also--Eis unrivalled ABDOMINAL SUPPORT
ER, that has been patented only six months and has
already been imitiated.-Also, his superior SI1OUL-
DER BRACES.
The only genuine articles are to be found at the Drug
Store of JAS BLAIR, Sole Agent.
4 Columbus, Feb. /, 1880
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A. p. BUTLER,
JACKSON MORTON,
r. TOOMBS,
l. THOMPSON

Editors and papers friendly to the enterprise, VIII
please publish this prospectus which will entitle them
to exchange with the newspaper. All who comply
with this request viii send copy of the paper con-
tanning it to the committee
Masninpton. Nav 25. 1850
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The Fine Steamer, Hewitt,

VTIII.run regularly to Columbus the II III -
w balance of the season, she will
rive every Monday evening and leave Tuesday mornin
at 10 o'clock. For freight passage apply boart
Feb 10, 1851. 3:tf