The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1852-12-28
Ennl pOrtaMt Political Hove.

In tEe Nntchez Free Trader of Wednes-
day last, we find long, able and higiy in
,eresting letter written by Messrs. Morgan
McAfTee aud Shields L. Hussey, and adj.
dressed to their democratic Union brethern.
We regret we have not room to lay it be,
fore our reade RS in this issue. 1t is mag
unanimous aud patriotic overture TO the
States rights democracy to bury all former
disunion, and to come up like brethern to
the next State Convention, aud nominate
democratic candidates for our State officers
Irrespective of former issues. These gentle-
men very correctly state thar the wings are
in the field, EARNED aud equi pped as the
law direct" and ready for real old fashion
ed federal battle. Wisdom dictates to the
shaking in our ranks, there should be none.
aud that we must hold steady front, and
follow, up our victory OF last November,
with complete route of the federaIists--
"lorse, foo aud dragoon November COM
Ing We hope the proposition of these
gentlemen may be accepted so far as we
are concerned, we intend to vote Tor the
nominees of the Convention-and have SO
intended, for great while back.
~ On yesterday, (Monday) the Masons
OF our town celebrated the anniversary OF
St. john the Evangelist, by large process
sion to the Methodist Church, where an
able address was delivered by |, ID. Stamps,
Eeq,, on Masonry.
~ VIM. r. King. has resigned the Of
fee of Vice President, owing 10 bad health.
ny We are glad to leaIn that Cove rnor
Foote has pardoned young Johns, who was
convicted and sentenced TO the penitentiary
at the recent term of Circuit Court
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STArgIs. JAMES HUmPHRIEs-rhisc cause
founded on charge of selling liquor to ne
groes, resulted in defendants ccnyction and
sentence to one months Imprisonment and
fine OF fifty dollars. The State was le-
presented by e. ). Kellogg. Esq, who al
though it was his first effort at the bar, won
golden opinions. He turns points and
clauses of law as machinIst turns work,
and dissects evidence with the skill OF an
accomplished surgeon. We predci for Mr.
Kellogg brilliant aud prosperous career at
this bar The defence was conducted ny
c. Parish aud /. d. Stamps, Esqrs., who
delivered truly eloquent and impassloned
addresses to the jury With weaker evidence
against them, they would certainly have
gained the case. One may well feel proud
of what the Woodvie bar will soon be in
point of talent The "Young Americans.
will restore to it the renown won of old by
its Poinlextels Gilberts. Smilhes, Gordons.
Poseys. Kelloggs and Farishs. l: has en-
ioyed the reputation Of the ablest bar in the
Stase--it will enjoy the reputation again.
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Coon ADvIcE.-Be and continue poor,
young man. while others around you grow
rich by fraud and disloyalty be without
place or power; while others beg their way
upward bear the pain of disappointed hope
while Others gain the Accomplishment oil
iheas by iIattery; forego the gracious pres
sure OF the hand, for which Others cringe
and crawl Wrap yourself in your own
vitue, aud seek friend in your daily bread
II you hsvein such acourse, grown gray
with unblemished honor, bless God and
die