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The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-09-16
The wing Party.

IF there ever was an exhibition of useless
political malignity, it has been afforded by
the present campaign. No sooner was the
nomination Of Pierce, publicly announced,
than the wing press set upon his track
They followed him into the recesses Of his
private life, and moSed among the many re-
cords of his political career. We were told
that he was drunkard, and the names of
so called honorable men were given in proof
We were assured that he was bigot; and
the exclusion of Catholics from Office in New
Hampshire was the demonstration. We
were tainted with his cowardice and his
fainting upon the field Of battle was the
token. We were called to account for his
insignifcance, for his wantof reputation ard
capacity: and the strangeness of his name
in the political history Of the country was
commented on. The Tribune sent out Its
Commissioners Of ISeacers to drain the chan
nels of private SANDER. His personal enc
mics filed the bag of every orator, who
Travelled through he land with lies for cir.
culation. All that misused talent, all that
specioas sopbistry, all that libel and SANDER
Gus imputation, could effect, has been done
And what is the result?
The democratic party in this State, anC
in the country, h We remained tranquil spec
tators of the scene. They have watched
each new Islander, as it rose, sink into dis
graceful oblivion, to be succeeded by tn
quick uprising and speedy decline of othe
SANDERS, fouler than the first. They hav
asked themselves with whom they had t
, deal. They have looked around for the gen
acmen of the whig party-the high, honora
BILE and chivaIrous names, which. were til
companions of Clay and Webster, and VIII
drew the nutriment of their opinion fror
Statesmen, in whom men of all parties feI
just pride, even while they differed frol
them as to the great questions upon whic
the policy of the country depended.
OF such men, there are none now visible
; They have set below the horizon. Clay
dead, and the great name of Webster b;
become mark for the sings and arrows
every sectinnalist, who is aggricvcd that
will not lend the lustre of his intellect al
services to brighton the escutcheon of tn
new hero. B Because he will not come und
: the leadership If Seward, and utter, at ii
W"rd oI command, Suci S'h"fouS praises,
will tend to the successful issue Of his Gu
l t.st, he is ieGeI and spi upon with the res
; and turned out, blind and aged gener;
: in hopes that h" will be compelled to b
q Inns Of the very men whom he fed as
p" subordinates
)" We have sense of indcscribable sicke
:" ing at this whole performance. But, THAI
= God, the heart Of the country is now ali
, to the truth. 1t sees at last this fair VIII
y, party, whose maiden purity has been t
- theme of so much adulation, turning, VIII
y It's hour is at hand, into the serpent, that
:" is; its fair attire falling off, and the loaf
!; s.aaa,e sealas-slIring through its raiment, a
he forked tongue poisoning all with viii
it comes in con,ac.-BaItimore Argus.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-09-16
Death Scene of Robert Rantoul.

Horace Mann, in his eulogy on Mr.. Ran
tout, related the following touching instance
of conjdgal affection, in connection with the
last illness of the deceased:
"Yet Mr.. Rantoul, even amid the agonies
of his disease, had lucid intervals. There
were convictions in his mind so deep seated,
and affections in his heart so strong, as to
stand unmoved by any tempest of delerium.
On being telegraphed respecting the illness
of her husband, his devoted and excellent
lady, then in Massachusetts, FASTENED to his
succor. She arrived at six O'Clock on the
morning of the day he died. Instantly hel
voice wOoed back consciousness and reason
He seized her hand in bis, and held it unit
he breathed his last. Even when his mine
wandered, this grasp of affection was un
clinched Death only relaxed it.
g.The swelling of his disease bad closed
his eyes, and it was beyond the power .
muscular contraction to open them. lie de
sired to have them opened by mechanics
means that he might once more behold tn
features and the faces whence, form thar
twenty years, the light Of love had show
down into his heart. Thank God, sir, tina
amid all the alterations and strifes and hos
Utilities which seem sometimesto flow out 9
the human bosom as though it were thei
natural fountain, there are also affections
Ilsympathics, tenderness aud loves which 81
ltinseparable from ii; allied to it by q nor
lcongenial affinity, and which We always ma
find there, close as green 10 tie verdaI
leaf, OF color TO the rose.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-09-16
Mr.. Van Buren's Non-Committalism.

Coming down on the upper deck of an Al
bany steamer one day, many years ago,
party If gentlemen, as the boat neared Kin
derhook Lending, were discussing the mer-
its Of Martin Van Buren. Some praised
while others condemned him; and while
they were discussing the gu stitn, the boat
landed, AMI 10! Mr.. Van Barren himself
come n board Tine Of the party had been
dwelling upn his nop-commit;alism; and
complaining that plain answer to a plain
question was never yet elected from him, =
etc. an wager champagne for the COM
pany," said he, at length, ''that one OF US
shall 90 down now, and ask Mr.. Van Buren,
the simplest question that can be thought of,
and be will evade direct answer. Yes
and I'll give him leave, too, to tell him why
he asks the question, and that there is bet
depending on his reply" This seemed tain
enough, certainly, for to be foreWarhed was
tn be farearmed One of the party wa'
Aeputed TO go down aud try the experiment
He found Mr.. Van Buren,, whom lie kneV
well, in the saloon, and said to him: ''Mr
| Van Buren,, some gentlemen on the up
icck have been accusing you of nome IN
nittaliSm; aud have just laid wager tina
y,u wouldn't give a plain answer to tn
simplest question; and they have deputies
lne to test the fact. New, Dir. Van Buren
let me ask you, Where does the sun risa!
Mr. Van Baren's brow contracted; be hest
tated moment; and then replied ''Ih'
terms cast aud west, Mr.. -, are con
ventional; but r ''That'll do y in
terrupted his interrogation, "we'ye lost TIT
bet"
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-09-16

FARMERs.- Adam vas farmer while in
Paradise, and after his fall was commanded
to earn his bread by the sweat Of his brow.
Job the honest, upright and patient was
a farmer and his stern endurance has passed
into a proyerb.
Socrates, was farmer, and yet welded
to his calling the glory of his immortal phi
losophy.
Burns was farmer, and the Muse found
him It his .piow, and filed bis soul with Pc
etry.
Washington was 2 farmer;; be retired from
the highest earthly station, 70 enjoy the qul
ct Of rural life, and presents to the world
spectacle 81 human greatness.
o. n ,5te.ssst-,.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-09-16
SEPTEMBLR 2, 1852.

A fellow having spite at a sausage max
rr, rushed into bis shop when crowded with
customers, and laid a large dead cat. upon
the counter, said that makes nineteen-We Y
settle when your are not 80 busy, and MADE
bis exit. He was, Of course soon followed
BY sausage amateurs, empty handed.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-09-16

"DEms ETA pious old negro, while
saying grace at the table, not only used to
ask blessing on all he had upon his board,
5ut would also petitioffto have some deficient
lish supplied. One day it was known that
iato was out Of POTATOES, and suspectjng that,
he would pray for the same at dinner, wae
provided himself with small measuere Of
he vegetables, and stole uuder the window
near which stood the table of our eolored
Christian. Soon Cato drew up chair and
commenced.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-09-16

I think our church will last & Oh many
years yet, said Waggish deacon to bis min
lster. see the siespers ere Degy sound.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-09-16

ooh, Massa Lord | wilt dow in DE- proyi-
dent kindness eondescend to Dress every
ting before Us; and be pleased to stow upon
Us Just few 'taters, aud all de praise"
Here the potatoes were dashed upon the ia.
Die, upsetting the mustard pot "Dem's
en-, nlassa Lord ~ said Cato, looking up
with surprise. 's0alg just liIF en- do,On
tIttle easier next time
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-09-16

Cincinnatus vas farmer, ana one Of the
modest Romans.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-09-16

Why is every body's pantaloons too short9
Beeaus heir legs stick through tive fset't
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-09-16

Keep onsranrly on hand large supply of
Ltn, r 1inyicai, Medical, Miscellaneous,
0al .H~hodI Bo0ks
Also complete supply of
Faacy dad Staple Stationery,
Embracing in part. Cap. Letter, Record and Note
Paper. Envelopes, Drawing Paper, Bristol Boards
&C., &c.
Account Books. Of every description and OF
any required pattern. made at short notice.
They are also agents for the
TUSCALOOSA PAPER MILL,
and can supply Newspaper Publishers with
Printing paper Of al sizes and Octhe bestqual-
itv also Book AMI Printers Ink. &c.
Our friend. and the public Of Columns and
Aberdeen Miss and he surrounding country
are especially invited 20 give ~ call
r j. CARVER.
A. H. RYLAND.
NTob;ieT 1850. 90.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-09-16
d. I. EENWNRIGG.

l IN occupied by Nv Lorue. Opposite
Pops, h'rr - NAV ~ ouul readv o
prfrrl "a ~ 10 'ro~.s>ional calls IN Fo''rn-
hus.rr' ~ o., w.. own W. q ,erm nv
o., - Ilu -. 1852. ii-1r.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-09-16

sc eassssa as ssss.s g sas .sassslssss =.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-05-14
A New ENGLAND Squire.

Frank has a grandfather living in the
country, good specimen Of the old
fashioned New England farmer. And go
where one will, known of no race of
men, who, taken together, possess more
integrity, more intelligence, and more of
those elements of comfort, which 60 to
make a home beloved, and the social
basis firm, than the New England farmer.
They are not brilliant, nor are they
highly refined they know nothing Of
arts, histrionic or dramatic they know
only so much of older nations as their
histories and newspapers teach them in
the fashionable world, they hold no place;
but in energy, in industry,in hardy virtue,
in substantial knowledge, and in manly
independence, they make up race that i.
hard to bs matched.
The French peasantry are, in all the
essentials Of intelligence, and sterling
worth, infants, compared with them; and
the farmers Of England are either the
merest jockeys in grain, with few idea.
beyond the samples, and market days-or
with added cultivation, they lose their in
dependence in = subserviency to som,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-05-14
A Character.

Old Bumblebee" was the eocnomeu
Of Mr. T., of Newburyport be gained the
title from the fact of his Catching bum
blebee, one day, az he was Singing his
barn, and in attempting to decapitate til.
insect with his hatchet, cut off the end of
his thumb and fore-fnger. letting the be
60 unharnsd. Other mishaps happened
to the old codgsr upon that same old barn.
In one of his distractions he -hincled over
his spare Ratchet; and cutting au aperturs
in the building to let in little daylight.
/, this man actually inserted wooden pane
as being economical and not liable 70 ~
broken! In one of his obvious freaks. -
nailed his left arm SO firmly berveen -gv
boards of fence he was putting up, Tat
he had to call for help to ge. extricate |
from his selfimprisonment He once ?, {
\ button on a gate Instead of the po.,
But the rares. freak Of all WI. when I,,
ran through the streets with his ban 8
about three fee. asunier. held up before
him, cr7ing, "Don't stop me, for I've got
the measure Of door way with me -
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-05-14
Whispering at Concerts.

The following anecdots from the life of
Margaret Fuller Ossoli should be printed
on large cards in every concert room, and
it might do good in some private houses.
Did any one ever hear of music performed
to company of more than three persons.
where there were no: at least two whisper
srs to spoil the enjoyment of all the rest
"A party had gone early, and taken an
excellent place, to hear one Of Beethoven.
symphonies. just behind them we're .ocu
seated a young lady and two gentlemen,
who made an incessant bu.zing in spite of
bitter looks cast upon them BY the whole
neighborhood land destroyed all their mus
ieal comfort After all was over, Margarc:
leaned across one seat, and catching the
eye Of this girl, who was pretty and we'll
dressed, said. in her blaDdes,, gentl.s.
voice, - May l speak with you one mo-
ment'" Certainly said the young lady.
with hattered, pleased look, bending
forward. 81 only wish to say" said Mar
garet, " that l trust that in the whole
course of your life, you will not suffer 81
great degree Of annoyance as You have
inflicted on large party of lovers of rna-
sic this evening"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-05-14
Juvenile Simplicity.

Two boy. of tender wears, who went bv
the names of Tom and Jack, became mcI.-
bers of district school il certain New
England town. On max ng their appear
anee, the teacher called them up bef>e The
assembled school, snd proceeded to ,uaks
certain iuterrogatories concerning th..r
names, age, &c
"Well, my fine lad said tie 'eaoher 20
the first one. "what is your name p
Tom promptly answered the juvvn-
lie
" Tom ~ said the teacher-". doesn't
sound we'll. Remember always to SPEAK
the whole name. You should hsvr said
T"m-os. Now, my son. turning to tho
other boy, whose expecrant face suddenly
lighted up with the satisfaction of uew!y-
eompreh ended idea. now, then, will yoa
tell me what your name is ?"
"Jach-ass!" replied the lad, in tone
of confident decision.
The teacher was ta ken with a sul,en &,
of coughing. and merely notioned the lad.
to their seats.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-05-14

with her own and further learn. to your
deep regret. that your princess Of the old
tribe Is sadly addicted to cider drinking :
and having heard her once or twice, with
a very indi.,inct "Goo'cr night 'Sq-quire, :"
upon her lips. your dreams abou, her
grow very tame.
The Squire. like all sensible men. has
his hobbies and pecuIiarities. He ha, a
grea, contempt for all paper money; and
i.nagines banks 10 be corporate societies,
skiIiuIIy con,rised for the legal Punder Of
community He keeps n supply Of silver
and gold BY him, in the foot OF an old
dence IN the value Of 8 panish milied
dollars. Tie mas no kind OF patience with
lie new doctrine, Of farming. Llebig and
II the rest. he SETS down as mere theorists;
snI hrs lar more respect for the contents
70. hrs barn ward, than for all the guano
drpn>ii- il tie world. Scientific farming
and gentleman iarmIng, may do very well
he -.,S, ''to keep Idle Young fellows from
iae "i'v OF "t 'nschIei but as tor real,
t fferuve management. there's nothing like
the old stock OF men, who ran bare loot
nn',l rhey were ten. and who count the
hard " inters b, their frozen toes Aud
be- Is irnd Of quoting 10 this connection
ihr on, qu"a'inn by the by, that the old
gentleman ever n,akes-Iba, couple; Of
Poor Richard,
ale that by N" p'ow wonld thrive,
Himself must either hold drive"
The S D r has been. IN hrs day. con.
nec'cd more or less Intimately with
Turnpike enterprises. which The Railroads
Of the day have thrown sadly into the
hack ground ann he reflects often, in a
melancholy way, upon the good old times
when man could travel in his own car.
rage quietly across the country. without
being frightened with the clai'er Of ar
engine and when Turnpike stock pait
wholesome yearly dividends Of six per cent
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-05-14
HOMELESS.

She stool alone on the sullen prr,
With tn. night around. and the river below,
And voice. il seemed tn her haifcraz,i ear.
Was heard in the wet rs plashus TOW:
"Ynu are tired and worn. come btlIer AMI sleep,
Where your poor dim shall cease to weep,
And no morning shall break in sorros."
The long grass hung from each ware-washed pile.
And the water amid its loose locks ran;
Aud she thought with strange and ghastly smile,
Of a lonsfsd day. AMI a false, false man;
How her fingers had comocd h damp brown hair
But he and the world had left her there,
With no friend but the beckonins water.
Was Heaven so far. that no angel arm
Might round thu Homeless in love be thrown,
To- keep her awav f om hurt or harm,
or was It, in truth mercy shown.
That left her at night, aioD", To think
0f her ,9nifo'd woes up n the brink
OF that ,,cep and pitil,ss river.
She looked to the far of town. and wcp-:
And oh could YOU blame the po"r girls tear!
For III. thought how many mai,en sept,
With Love and Honor warlrns near,
While she cft in the world alone.
With none u miss her when she gone
Where the mercess waves are calling.
No human eye and no human ear
Fer saw q struggle. or heard a sound;
And the curious never could spnrs u tear.
As they looked at on the GU cast drowned
hut ah had srecch b en- Civ II the dead.
Perhaps those motionl.ss lips had said.
mo Homeless are found in heaven"
NewcdsIs, Me-, April, 1851
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-05-14
The Japan Expedition.

Tha resolution of the q. S. Senate call
ing for all The correspondence IN possession
OF the Government, relating 10 the proposed
expedition to japan hs, elici'ed Il letter OF
instructions from Mr.. Webster 10 Com
Aulick. of the date Of June 10Th, 1851.
From ih,s .et'er. The more particular
oeiec, Of the expedition 10 Japan i.ro obtain
from the Emperor permission to purchase
supplies Of Japan coal from his subjects. with
a view to the establishment, If line Of
STEAMERS from California TO China. One
of the Eastern ports of Nlphon is mentioned
as the most convenien: location tor depot:
bu, # the J.patese Go, eminent should
still per>,>, N fol owing ont Its system of
exc'usveneSS The COmmndOre is instructed
10 request rhem TO con>en, to the rranspor-
la',"n Of coaI by their own vessels to
n.i.nboriDg island easy Of access, where
be s'eamers could supply their wants.
tvod,o4 rhus The necessity Of an iner
,.ar>e Nrh an, large number OF the peo.
~ Of the country.
Il ih. iagare-r Government could be
uicrct 20 etrer INTO treaty of amitv ahd
commerce such = te>ul' would he highly
desirable and aulh rrv is gwen accor-
bos'v - he Cauu,"dore 10 negotiate and
,iun surn ;r.a-y f favorable conlin.
.enc, ,hou,d ntf,-r.
number - japanese mariners. ship
wrecked ou uur coast, are put under the
.'runn5orr'- c1.rae 20 " seslored To their
r.tiv- cauuirv and the assurance Is To
ne given Ina: the American Government
will never iail TO treat with kindness anv
~, the natives Of Japan whom misfortune
NAV bring TO our shores. while ii Is ex'
uec,ed that similar treatment will be
extended 10 such OF our own citizens rs
NAV be driven in distress upon the coasts
OF Japan.
| Such are the object, ol the projected
EXPEDITION to Japan. |, goes as courier
iu advance Of the progress which is soor
TO carry our commerce across the Pacific
and 10 connect the western shores Of ;he
American Republic with those orlen'a
re,,cns 81 here 6fS, he onward movemen
o. cIviilzaiion begun. Soon the cycle vii
~. completed and the whole circuit of The
| Globe will be embraced in the range Of ouI
ia.. An overland communication from
the Pacific to the valley OF the Mississippi
will remain. however, still waning IL
perlec, the continuity of that connection
which is 10 bring the old world on III
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-05-14
Pussychoiy.

The Widow Brooulstick, having lost a
msch-loved tabby cat, called upon neigh
Dor, who is professed MEDIUM in spiri,u-
al knoekings, with = view of aseer'a.niny
its fate. The raps came, and also several
distinct NEWS were heard. Myaun. wa.
of course highly delighted, and she asked
=" Puss, deary, are yen happy 80
q" New, new y (Aecorling to the Nlpi-
UNI, this signiied yes-) Tell De, dear.
are there any mice there, or any other var
min - Tuere was no response 10 this
question, and after patiently wai'ing for
one some half dozen hours. Aunt Byles
went home, muttering to herseIt-''I 80
hope the poor thing won't starve."
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-05-14
At what Hour do Birds Awake?

To this question who can rept, !! Can
you, interchangeable travellers, who by night
and day, like the wandering Jew, are
marching onward7 NJ, no; in your
journey through his world. you ENJOY the
merry note which the bird Of God hings
ou, upon the ar, and ask no more.
Can you, intrepid hunters, who at early
dawn taking fusil and pouch, star, of in
pursuit Of game up and away before
you ! No; :or at the hour when your
loot treads the plain, the LARK is already
chanting. above your head, its ma'in song.
Can you, indolent Iadyl Oh, no; for
if your lips moduIate nocturnal melody
beneath the shady avenues of the park, BY
the soft moonlight, the nightingale alone
replies and besides, what imports to YOU
the hour when the concert commences
10 you not at your awakening hear its
full harmony
NJ. Durean de la Male, for thirty years
was in The habit Of retiring spring and
summer, at seven O'Clock in the evening
and rising at midnight. Many would call
this singular eccen'ricily; would say
that this is the way TO acquire knowledge
NJ. bureau de Ia Male. rising at mid.
night. evidently had an opportunity 10 an.
ticipale the rising Of the birds who inhabi
ted his garden. ought to add that he
had previously provided himself With the
means Of discovering the secrets of thcil
little households. The largest hospitality
The most attentive cafes, had iam,iiarizet
the widest birds SO that he could with
,mpunity visit them in their nests, touct
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-05-14
Yankeeism.

The following anecdote, in substance,
was related TO me by a Revolutionary
officer. Whether il is founded on fact or
not, il is characteristic of Yankee resolu-
ZION and skill in slratagem. "in those
times that tried mems souls,' and bodies
too.
A British war.lke vessel Of considerable
force, was cruising off the coast Of Con
necticut for some days, which was sigh,
notat all agreeable TO The Yankees on shore.
ouS Of whom undertook 10 put stop to
such in>olence. For this purpose, ne
collected crew Of hardy, resolutc fellows
like himself, chartered a stout coast;ng
vessel. loaded the deck, to all appearance,
with barrels, boxes, &C., fit for the coast
ing trade, slowed his comrades below, well
armed with cutasses, pistols, and other
implements fiji for boarding and with
only hands enough on deck 10 work the
vessel, Sc: sail on this adventurous exped-
lion. He was soon in sight Of The man OF
war, which made SAL for him ; he preien.
ded 10 crawl off as fast as he could but did
no, greatly hurry himself. Ere iong.'hey
were in hailing distance, when the follow
ing conversation ensued:
Capt. Jonadan.-Ahoy what vessel.
tha. I
Capt. BuN-A British man Of war
what are you. where are you from. where
are you bound
J.-l am an American coaster, from
Sronington harbor. bound all along shore.
B.-Where's Stonington har5or 7
You are pretty fellow for maj
Of war, and don't know where S,oningtor
harbor is!
B.-None of your impudence. I'll fir
into you, and sink you. What are yo'
loaded with!
J.-Sass upon deck. and meat in tn
hold, and the deacon's lie besides so fir
away and be darned, and s,ave that an
see who'll pay for it.
| B.-Come along side you rebel rascal, o
ri blow you sky high.
J.-WeIl | must, suppose. for then
great guns there. look darnation pokerish
i Upon this, Jonathan, taking advanlag
Of wind, Immediately ran foul Of, and grap
ped the British vessel: his crew immedi
a,ely rushed upon deck, proving to tn
surprise and infinite as,onishment of III
British, that the "meat 10 the hold'' wa
all alive! They were wholly unprepare
for resistance, and surrendered at discrs
, ,ion. Now said Jonathan. "ha,
, down lha, ere rag from aIolt, and We