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The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
Mr. Webster

Was one of the best story-tellers in the
world. He could relate an anecdote with
wonderful effect, and nothing was more easy
than for him to set the table in roar -
His fund Of anecdote, and of personal rcmi-
nscence, was inexhaustible. No one could
start a subject, relating to history, and cspe-
cialIy to American congressional life, about
which he could not relate some anecdote con-
nected with some of the principal characters,
which, when told, would throw additional
light upon the narrative, and illustrate some
prominent trait in the characters of the per-
sons engaged in the transaction. THIS great
gift he assessed in degree unsurpassed
Mr.. Webster's table talk" was fully equal
to any of his more elaborate efforts in the
Senate. He could talk, to use somewhat
misnomeric expression, as well as he could
speak. He had keen sense of the ludic-
rous, and loved and appreciated nice touches
of eccentric humOr We have many rem-
niscences of his storytelling, for, when at
Washington, We often had the pleasure of
dining at his table. On these occasions it
was the purpose of those present to draw
him out; and, to do this, it was but necessa-
Try to start some topic in which he felt an in
terest. We shall never forget his account Of
his visit to Jefferson, at Monticello, his anal
ysis Of the character and intellectual attain
ments of Hamilton, who, he thought, bore
a closer resemblance to the younger Pitt than
any other man in English or American his
tory and his anecdotes of Chief Justice
Marshall, and old Mr.. Stockton, of New
jersey, and of his ride from Baltimore to
Washington, in Wagon, with stout bur
ly fellow, who told him lie was robber.
Hone Journal.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
Hon. H. S. Foote.

The last number of the jackson Star
contains long address to the people of the
State over the signature of its present Exec
utive, urging his claims to the Senatorial
succession which commences on the 4th of
March next. The manifesto is to be contiu-
ued in a future number of the Star We
have read the first instalment of the address
carefully, and shall patiently await the con.
clusion, before offering any comment upon
this probable source of renewed agitation.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
An Internal Machine or Torpedo.

tits stated that on the evening of the 18th
ult., a man whose identity has not been made
out, employed at hackman at the Park to
take him to Fulton Ferry On their way
down, the person stopped the hackman at
the Herald office, and asked him to deliver
package. The hackman did as he was re-
quested, and left in the Herald office small
round box. The box was subsequently,
handed to Mr.. Bennett, the editor Of the
Herald. 1t was, as is said, marked as fol
lows Native silver and copper ore from
the Cuba mountains, with letter inside the
box-For James Gordon Bennett, proprie-
tor and editor. Office n. w. corner of Full
ton and Nassau SITS, Private and with care
accompanying the box wasa card, on which
was printed with pen as follows; Senior
Y. Alcazor, of Cuba, for Mr.. Bennett, who
will call on his return to the city" The
outer envelope being removed, the following
inscription was read Specimens and pri-
vate documents from the interior of Havana
for Mr. Bennett (only.) Should. he be out
of town, keep for him. Island, of Cuba,
September, 1852" As the box could not
be readily opened, Mr.. Hudson, one of the
editors of the Herald, who was present,
made an incision with knife, when some
black grains of some hard substance, rolled
out upon his desk These grains proved to
be powder, and a subsequent investigation
proved that the paper box contained a guam
tty of explosive powder, pellets Of paper,
and friction matches, so placed as to ignite
when the cover of the box was turned round.
1t is supposed that mischief was intended,
though none resulted from the torpedo.
" T. Times
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
Mr. Webster's Religious Character.

The following letter from the Hon. Rob
ert Barnwell Rhett to the editors of the
Charleston Mercury, will be read with inter
est. 1t places Mr.. Webster in new light
before the American people:
GENTLEMEN Your Washington CORES
pendent is very obviously very far from be-
ing an impartial judge of Mr.. Webster 5
character. How great is his impartiality
will be obvious from single statement made
in his letter published yesterday morning.
He says of him: He was a member of no
religious denomination-he made no preten-
sions to piety." Now the fact is, that for
several years past Mr.. Webster did make
continual pretensions to piety by being reg
ular member of the Protestant Episcopal
Church. myself for the last two winters
have seen him very often in Washington in
attendance on public worship in the Rev.
DIR. Buffers Church; and l have, moreover,
repeatedly seen him partake of the commun-
ion at the hands of DIR. Butler, and on one
occasion at the hands, think, of Bishop
Meade, Of Virginia. Every one acquainted
with Dr. Butler, must know that he would
administer the sacrament to no man, high OF
low, of whose piety he doubted Knowing
these facts, it is due to truth, and the mem
DRY of deceased christian, that should state
them. Believe me, gentlemen, your mos
obd't servant,
r. B. RHETT.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18

THE NEXT CoNGREss.-There have been
elected to the next Congress Sc democrats,
35 wings, five freesoilers and uncertain
The democrats have gained l members, the
freesoilers two, and the wings have lost IS.
In the Goth district of New York, Andrew,
Oliver, dem, is said to be elected over Woods,
whig, by 81 votes The 33rd district is
doubtful, the contest between Croker, whig
and Fenton, dem, being close.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18

CooL.-A countryman took his seat at a
hotel opposite to a gentleman who was in
dnlging in bottle Of wine. Surprising the
wine to be common property, our unsophisti-
Gated country friend helped himself to it
with the other gcntleman's glass. That's
cool" exclaimed the owner of the vine, In
dignautly. Yes" replied the other, ]
should think there was ice il t.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
Singular Method of finding Drowned
Persons.
r. B. RHETT.

The late London papers relate that on the
Goth ult., an agricultural laborer, named
Solomon Dunford, left the crown public
house, opposite the Fountain Hotel, West
Cowes, Isle of Wight, for few moments,
leaving his basket and pint of beer, partly
drunk, and did not return. On Monday of
next week, at noon, the body was discovered
in the water, near Fountain Quay The
features did not present the same appearance
as is usual in drowned persons, the face be-
ing entirely black A "nove process was
used for the recovery of the body by one
of the coast guard. On Friday mroning
the circumstances was made known to him,
he assured the bystanders that if the party
was drowned in the neighborhood he would
discover the body by means of 'new loaf
of bread, in which should be deposited three
ounces of quicksilver, when the loaf would
float till it rested over where the body might
lay" However extraordinary it may APP
pear, the experiment was tried and on the
loaf becoming stationary, boat hook was
put overheard beneath it, and brought up
the body. The man states that this is the
fourth instance in which the experiment has
been tried by him with success.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
A Fortune in View.

Mr. John Crofts Coffcld, aged 76 years,
died on the 28th ult., at his residence in Ann
street, Boston, where be had for several years
lived in pcnurious and retired manner 1t
was believed that by his penurious habit he
had saved small sum of money, earned at
his trade, cobbling boots and shoes, but great
was the surprise of his friends and others on
overhauling the old boots in the corner of
his room, soon after his death, to find some
Of them literally crammed with old wallets
well filed with the root Of all evil" Tits
impossible at present to tell the amount of
fortune he has left, but we have heard it es-
timated at so large a sum as to seem incred-
.ible, $500, 900, and what makes it more in
teresting to the parties concerned, he has
left will as long as the moral law, well and
faithfully executed, in which he DEGREES that
his estate shall be kept in trust for t,ecnty
gears before the heirs, with one exception,
can receive any benefit therefrom.
AdoertiSer.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
FISK & REYNOLDS

THESE Cases now coming into general use,
L admitted, by those who have witnessed
their merits to be superior TO any other collins
now in use. for depositing in vaults for ordinary
interment or for any other other desirable Pur-
pose.
J. WoMELsDoRFF takes this opportunity Of in
forming the public that he has just received a
full supply of the above cases. which ne VIII
furnish on more reasonable terms than they have
heretofore been offered in this community He
is also prepared to make collins covered with
cloth, velvet or white satin, on reasonabIeterms,
with neatness and dispatch whenever called on
to do so. J. WOMELSDORFF.
a good Two Horse HEARSE always on hand,
and on as reasonable terms as any other similar
establishment.
Nov. c, 1852. Stiff
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
H Il OBJ ATE RT,
October Term, 1852.

Estate Of .JacoJ B. Co=sns, deceased.
A T the above term of said Court, leave was
n given to Thomas Christian Administrator
on said estate to file his accounts and vouchers
at the February term, 1853, of this Court, for fl
nal settlement and discharge as AdmnistratoF
on said estate. And happening to said Admin.
istrator that the heirs al law of said Cozens and
distributes of said estate are non-Tesidents @
the tate Of Mississippi and reside in the Star
of OHIO; This Is therefore to give notice 10 saE
distributes and all others interested in said e.
tate, that at the February term, 1853, Of sal
ourt that l will present my accounts ana
vouchers for final settlement and discharge as
said administrator upon said estate.
THOS. CHRISTIAN, Adm. &c.
Nov 1st 1852 3.30tIn feb
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
North Carolina.

We learn from the Washington Union of
the 18th, that in all but six counties in the
above State, Piercc's majority is 1900, and
that the result cannot be altered by those to
hear from. The Editor of the Raleigh
Standard says that the State was saved by
District.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18

E1~Gerritt Smith, the notorious aboli-
zionist is elected to Congress from the 22nd
district in New York. His election it is said
was chiefly owing to the fact that many voted
for him as hoax. He is represented to be
an upright, generous and popular man in pri-
vate life.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
WOODRUFF & HUNTTNGTor
Wholesale Commission Merchants
Nos Ii Is II WATER ST. NOZZLE A,I

OFFER FOR SALE.
100 Fairbanks Patent Scales, embracing Co.
ter. Grocers, Platform and Dormant Srylg.. III
and without wheels and drop levers. of cana
from ounce 10 5000 pounds.
IS Bales Troops Factory Geo Osnalu,.,
and Yarns. These Osnaburgs are s.
perior to any manufactured in the + !
being made from fine Cottons 30 incls,
wide and weighing OF. to the ward
90 Bales Washington ompany Val wecI.
ing 81 OF. to the yard
90 Bales quarter Brown sheetncs.
AZ 90 do
100 Hhds. Choice Brown Sugar.
90 Packages Loaf Crushed and poyy'd Sup,,
100 Chests Green and Black Teas.
% Cases atties Green do
500 BAGS Rio, Laouyra. and Java CoT-a
800 Foxes Chewing Tobacco. a--orr'd c--r,-.,
80 Half bJls. fine cut smoking Tobacco.
100000 Cigars.
$50 Packages No. !, 2 & 3 Mackereu.
500 Boxes Goldfish.
80 Bbls. and half bbls. divers EY,r, W..
key and Alchahol.
100 Bbls. Boyle-' Extra and Rose WLr.ler
200 Bbls. & bbls Deans extra and CAM
Whisky.
SO Half Pipes. 50 quarter Casks. 100 eirfl.
Casks Domestic Brandy
80 Bbls. Domestic Rum. Gin. Brandy Pr.
bon and MonougaLela Whi-kev
500 BblS. n bbls extra branded and e1nb-,r.
ded Flour.
l75 Boxes perm and Star Candles.
500 Boxes T. d. q W. r. Cheese.
IS Bbls. Cider Vinegar
200 Bbls.. haIfbbls. and kegs. assorted Pickle.
kerchuPs- Pepper Sauce. Ground Pepper.
and Mustard
20 Bags Black Pepper.
50 Kegs Drop and Buck Shot and Lead
90 Baskets Champaign, quarts and Pin,s
20 Cases Table Salt
10 Cases Cordials.
500 Groce Clark's Matches:
Together with a large variety of Provisions.
Produce and manufactured articles now in store
and 10 arrive 10 which the attention Of the trade
Is invited.
sept %, 1851. 25-4m.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
GREAT INDUCEMENTS!
CHEAP GOODN CHEAP GOODS.
NETV OpT Nc STOP
AT THE

NEW ORLEANS STORE.
Consisting of Black and colored Silks, choice
solid colored Merinoes and Mousin de LANES,
fine assortment Of Infants loug and short En-
hroidered Robes, Embroidered Haudkerchefs,
Under Sleeves, Chemizetts. Guymps, Collars
Hosiery, Sheeting, Pillow Casing, Domessics,
Shrtings, Linens, Ginghams, CalicOes, Shawls
&c, &c.
Also on hand beautiful Style of ROBE for
Party Dresses entirely New, and will be sold
surprising cheap.
Ladies call and see these Goods before pur-
chasing elsewhere; it Is your interest TO do so,
you love BARGAINS, come and get them, come
soon so that you may have better choice, and
also remember that an exclusive Cash Business
is done at the New ORLEANS STORE.
Nov. 10, 1852. Market Street
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18

BETTING ON ELEoTIoNs.-The Cincin-
natl Commercial says that gentleman re-
siding in that city and possessed of property
to the amount of ten thousand dollars, is
said to have lost his all by the result of the
late election. He also borrowed several
hundred dollars from his friends, which he
staked upon the issue of the contest
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
11YDnTlD1,sl AZ
NJ A r r IE D

On the evening of the la inst, at the
residence of Mr.. Daniel Trnipseed near
Carrolton, Ala, by the Rev. I. w. Caskey,
W. II. D. DARLINGTON Esq of this city,
to Miss MARGARET S. TURNPsEED, of the
former place.
May the domestic felicity q the new cou-
pie be as pure and unalloyed as that bottle
of SHERRY sent us, with long life and a
bundant prosperity.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
Louisiana.

The last number of the N. 0. Ptcoyune
contains returns from all but six Parishes
showing a majority of 1916 for Pierce
Those to hear from will increase the MAORI
y some few hundred votes.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18

E9~We had intended to say something of
the feasting and festivity, with which, on two
nights, the splendid mansion just
by Col McLaran, was opened to
the reception of the public; all occasion
however for any extended notice from us is
removed by the graphic article furnished by
our ncighbor of the Argus, to which we re-
fer our readers.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18

TAKING IT CooLLY.-A distinguished
Wing at the North, abiding to the result of
the Presidential election, says:
"Of the President elect we have only to
repeat that he is man Of excellent abilities,
Of undoubted patriotism, and Of finer per-
sonal manners than any public man we have
ever known since Mr.. Clay. Cordial, off
hand, dignifed, and courteous, he wins the
warmest affections Of all with whom be holds
intercourse. In personal popularity, he
win excel any Of his predecessors in the
Presidential chair.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18

BD-IFis estimated, says the Texas State
Gazette, that Col J. B. Gilmer, acotton plan
ter in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, viii make
and send to market this year, three thousand
bales Of cotton. The crop on Red River
will be an enormous one. from the accounts
given it.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18

A HOG TRANSACTION. Capt Cassius
NJ. Clay sold, few days ago, in Madison
county, KY, 1000 hogs at Al cents gross,
payable when Pierce and King would be
elected.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
GEORGE FRAZEF.

GEORGE FRAXEF.
(sorTn SIDE OF MAIN ST, COLUMBUS, xIss.J
mcrciatIt Cattor.
"a TIL AN KFU L for the liberal patronage
"a hereto lore received. now offers 10 his Gus
Il toners. and all who may favor linn WIKI
"A call. new and welI->eIected stock Of
BLACK FRECH CLOTHS X CASSINERES,
Of all grades. from the finest down 10 the loves.
prices Also.
BLUE. BROWN AND GREEN CLOTHS.
4 good assortment OF Fancy Cas~imcres. some
Of them very cheap. Also Russa Duck &c.
VGStingS.
Plain and Figured Silks and Satins, Embrioi-
cred Cashmere. and large LOT OF White and
Faucy-colOred MarSaiies.
Also. good supply OF Shirts. Drawers. Sns-
penders. iIk and Linen CravatS and Haudke--
chiefs. Gloves. attn Stocks. Umbrellas. MareEo
and Cotton Undershirts. &c. sc.
All OF which will be manufactured to order IN
the best and most fashionable styles, or sold On
the most liberal terms.
Those who prefer TO buy for cash will find I; 70
their interest TO call and examine my stock.
Jnne II. IS52-nl1-tf.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18

In Pekin, newspaper of extraordinary
size is published weekly on silk. Il is said
to have been started more than thousand
years ago-someWhat earlier than the one
under the patronage Of the "GOOd Queen
Bess."
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18

In these counties Pierce leads Scott 6,672,
The remaining Is counties will increase this
majority some 1900, giving total majori-
of some $500.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
S3I4.4G5 GO

These muskets are in excellent condition.
and well packed in excellent boxes. They
are only small part of Mr.. Laws collec-
ton of warlike munitions. The invaders
will find no difficulty, therefore in procuring
arms, and at q reasonable price, for all their
objects.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Q, 1852.
The new Cuban Expedit Proposed Turn
Out in New YoTk-G George Laws pUr-
chase Of Arms.

The promoters of the contemplated expo
ditions against Cuba here, openly proclaim
cd their purposes and objects, and they have
no fears Of any interference by the Govern
ment, for they will not, as they say, do any
thing that is illegal. They can accomplish
all their objects, and yet commit no act in
violation of the neutrality of the United
States Their numbers are great, and their
are probably increasing, and their
plans are managed with discretion.
In New York, the number of men who
could be marshalled in a fillibuster process
sion exceeds ten thousand. They intend to
make great display on the occasion of the
reported removal, by the Government, of
Lieut.. Porter from the mail steamer Service.
On some early occasion, they will make a
public exhibition Of their "Order" in the
streets of New York, and probably Of other
cities. 1t appears that the rendezvous of
the invaders and the depository of their arms
and munitions Of war is to be without the
limits of the United States. In connection
with this subject, an inquiry has recently
been made at the War Department concern
ing the state of Mr.. George Laws contract
with Government for the purchase of arms.
The following is an au( hentic statement Of
Mr. Laws purchase of uskets:
900
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1852
F. G. BALDWIN, ! Fd;+o,.
]. II. TERRY, ''

10 II. P. DoUrHr, is authorized to receive
new subscriptions, and receipt for money for
tho same, for the REPUBLICAN.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

We give below the official vote Of Missis-
sippi for President, so far as received at the
Office Of Secretary Of State.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-11-18
Fail and winter Goods.

HAMILTON, BASKERVILL & Co, having
Ii purchased very large supply of FALL
AND WINTER GOODS in the best markets
the country affords, and on the best terms The
CASH would command, greater portion Of
which are now received, invite their customer;
and the public generally TO call and examine
their stock. They assure their patrons Of their
disposition and confident ability TO supply them
on as good terms as any house IN this or any
neighboring city.
They particularly invite the attention of the
LADIES to their LARGE and BEAUTIFUL Sc
lection of
SILKS, CASHMERES, DELALNES,
and other dress goods;
FelCet &c Six embroidered NANTILLAS
&C., in which they will offer unusual induce
ments to purchasers.
Their stock OF heavy goods for plantation use
their ready made Clothing, Prints. Carpettil-gs:
Saddlerv hats, Boots aud Shoes, Hardtrare asa
Cutlery, Je,selry, iUey and Plated Ware, CrOeteIy
and China, cannot be exeelled in quality, sfyie'
or cheapness.
Having much larger stock than heretoloie
and greater variety they deem il sufheiesl =
say that they are at all times prepared and PEE:
ed to show their goods without fear Of comt
ton in styles OF prices.
Columbus, Miss, October, 1852.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-07-29

The seventh winter session Of this College will
commence en- the first Monday ofNovember, 1851,
and continue four months. The chairs of the
Faculty will be arranged as follows:
|. q. JONES, M. D.-Professor of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
r. S. NEWTON, M .D.-Profssor of Surgery.
B. l.. HILL, M.D.-Professor of Obstetrics,
and Diseases of Women and Children
Il. FREEMAN, MD-Professor of Special.
Surgical and Pathological Anatomy
J. r. BUCHANAN, NJ D.--Professor of Ply
siology, and Institutes of Medicine.
l.. E. JONES, M .D.-Professor of Materia
Medca, and Therapeutics, and Medical Botany.
J. MILTON SANDERS, M. ID. ,LL.D-Pro
lessor of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Toxcology.
o. +. NEWTON, M.D.-Demonstrato of An
atomy and Surgical Prosector
gratultous preliminary course of Lectures
will commence on the second Monday of October.
AT the same time the Demonstrators rooms will
be opened, with every facility for the study of An
atomy. Anatomical material is abundant and
cheap. Prompt attendance at the opening of the
session rs expected.
TsRMs.-Tickets to full course Of lectures
Qntil graduatIon) 500 in advance or well en-
dorsed note for Sl25. To single course of Lee
lures 500 IN advance, or u well endorsed note for
so. Matriculation ticket S5--Graduatoh Sl5-
Demonstration s ticket So. Board costs from 50
TO So 50 per week. Students sometimes board
themselves for much less. Students upon their
a rival in the city. will call at the office of PRor.
X. 5. NEWTON, on Seventh street, between Vine
and Race. For further particulars, address Dr.
r. 5. NEWTON, or
JOS. S. BUCHANAN, MD, Dean.