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The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28
John @. Calhoun.


We find in the Richmond Enquirer an
interesting letter. written bY French gen.
tleman travelling in this country, who was N
Washington at the time Mr. Calhoun made
his last great speech in the United States
Senate. on the COMPROMISE Measures, in
1850. 10 his brother in Paris, in which he
eives his impressions Of that distinguished
statesman lie says:
| saw Senator who procured me seat on
the lower floor, near 10 the place at which
Senator Mason was to read Mr Calhoun's
re- marks: and little after one o'clock Mr..
Calhoun entered lie wore the appearance
Of a man gradually expiring. His form was
the merest skeleton, but bis face and the pc
cular expression Of bis countenance. was as
perfectly intellectual as any human face could
BE-. | shall never forget the shudder which
came over me when saw him enter the Sem
ate Chamber. Richelcu. Voltaire, Molierc,
Arago. Lamartine, Sout. not one Of them
ever had such face Indeed It Is utterly
impossble for You to conceive Of the impress
SION which his simple presence created. No
destitute Of military renown. ever bad 50 much
Difference and respect paid to him Indeed
can now know how it has happened that he
has been 50 long in the service Of his country
AM looked with interest at him. When he
sat down. the reading Of bis speech was pro-
ceeded with, beginning with the simple but
unusual address, Senators" (fhe usual
address Is Mr.. President" as it is with us.)
Rome or Greece never had. in all their an
mails. a sublimer spectacle Here was man
Of the proloundest requirements, the pures.
nriyate and public character, leaving the bed
e death 10 counsel the American Senate,
rron !, ouestion Of the first magnitude to his
ol,n country and 10 the world The profound
~ attention was paid to every word and syi-
liable. The paper was as simple AMI yet a.
as the arguments OF the Emperor
Nsnolaon n his disauistions upon the state
Of Europe. which be prepared at .. lelena,
The character Of Calhoun's mind : that oi
the analvzer and also that OF The classiner.
Ue oeneralizes with more rapidity than any
man now living. His composition Is easy
and concise. lie embraces bis propositions
s. the fewest expressions, and his conclusions
seem 50 apparent that a refutatlon = impossi.
~ This discourse was the most eloquent
ever heard read in any assem-
III indeed do not regard anything IN
French or English literature as ITS superior. |
/, : elooncuce and with II an argument tnat
: ;tself history and philosophy READ II
,eain and again after il was published, ana.
a addition II copies sent you. | have kepe
several ! which | shall translate when return .
: Paris lie was unqucstionably the master
spirit Of the Senate.
r~Tbo create d al towards = Tar
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

DIGNITY OF AN INDIAN CmEF.-Wc doubt
if the annals of ancient history furnish reply
surprising in eloquence and grandeur the fol.
lowing from an untutored savage:
AS Tecumseh proudly approached. General
Harrison rose to receive the Chief, aud point
ing to a bench prepared for the purpose, said j:
-" Your white father requests you to be
seated"
Tecumseh cast upon the American General
a look Of unmitigated scorn and Indignation.
-" You my father ?" said he no. the
sun, /" pointing to the luminary in the heavens.
is my father The earth" pointing to the
ground, I" is my mother and throwing
himself on the ground will rest nowhere
but on her bosom =
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
Dung Eariv-LiIe's Probabilities
ny pow IN. /"

DYING Eayiy-Lge's Probabilities.
|Tnr-lIere lies. by death smitten.
tapess Young kitten,
To monider away in the dust.
had il lived longer,
II might have been stronger.
And died somewhat older, we trust.
Hal Il grown up 70 cat hood,
Then many rat would
Have mourned IN the deepest Of wol
Let the curtain be drawn 70,
We hope IL has gone 70
That land to which other cats 60.
My HrARras.-I can't say that | am par.
alarly fond Of cats. Il Is true that, like
.iny other things. they are well enough in
sir way but don't want them in my way.
| IKE kittens. though. There is something
innocent. pretty, and playful about them
never could find it in my heart 70 bate
len. nor 10 withhold a spoonful Of milk when
sy ST down behind, look me up in the face,
|'h their little bright eyes half shut and
BE and give iof, sweet, plaintive hungry
IVA mew that touches ono's tender, gen
ani to the desired purpose, instead OF saw
across the heart-strings. and string up
ilhemas. like the yaul Of a grown-up grim
Ia. A kitten holds fast 10 our favor 50 long
u il kitten but as it yerges upon cat
81 It gradually works loose from our at.
lions, aud finally becomes wholly estranged
saying out late Of nights, and indulging
hoeturnal designations. to the ANNOYANCE OF
sho are morally or yirtuously inclined.
w friends-I mourn over the death Of a
Ten. inasmueh as can't help grieying that
lithing should die young. When an old
= kicki Tie bucket, i does no damage 70
aes hopes, nor makes The smallest hole IN
inaiural expectations. Il seems all right
q proper-perfeeily in accordance with the
nee Of Nature but when feline infant
q, back is mortal dust almost as soon as
Guided into living form. il appears as
9ugh something was radically wrong and
makes me sad and thoughtful .-as II Ma
iehadn't condolences 10 herself-as If asham-
o. Or dissatisfied with her own works-as
Ae vas fond Of trying experiments, and
oie to boich and bungle, instead Of work
4 y rule and compass, aud making an her
''aInerY to stand certain amount OF the
I and tear Of time Il is mystery :
l'n SEQ bale Just made up. with all
PHYSICAL apparatus compleic-leg', toes
hands, fingers, and everything neccs-
n % the performance OF lifes little
a-Ehen | sec him placed upon the
Hs q start, AID then Just as the word
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28
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A Dollar or Two.
~ urnrnY N'GriRr.


III cautious step As we tread our way thro'
y. intricate world, a. other folks DO.
~, ve siil. on our journey be able to view
y. benevolent face Of dollar or two;
~ an excellent thing is dollar ortwo.
\, lrisnl Is So true as a dollar or two;
f6ra' country or town, rs we pass ~ and down
4, passports - good As a dollar Or two.
r.all sou read Yourself out II the Bachelor crew,
..fthe hand 81 female divinity sue
+. must always he ready the handsome 70 do,
.rlsaeh Il should cost yon dollar or two
f - arrows are tipped with dollar Or two
IN affection j. gained by dollar or two;
IL hestaid YOU eau meet in advancing your
suit.
/, .6e eloquent ehink ofa dollar or two
rm.l Won wish your existence with faith 10 inn
bue
ia erroll IN the ranks of the sanctifed iewl
4 sa.oy good name aud a wei cushioned pew.
F isu.s freely come down with dollar or two :
n. gospel + preached for a dollar or two.
III salqntion 3 reached by a dollar or two;
Yoa may sin some times, but the worst OF all
rrues
hto fnd yourself short ofa dollar or two.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

pYcHARLEs MDENIE.

paor lit.'e thing her naked feet
tfe numb and blne with cold.
An ragged stands she IN the street
Where windows glare with cold:
Size shrink, with fear as the heartless lest
Come. from the passer BY,
And ihe wond' ring heart swells in her breas
At tie cruel mockery.
20. plcase SIR, do not turn away
Mamma Is very III -
We had no food an yesterday,
To-day we hunger stil.o
Begone yon little brat I'll kick
Yea. It ton ask me more;
rAe hear, that tale ~ mothers sick,p
a hundred times before
From the alahasier girondole
The light steals softly FORTH
And on her ear sweet music rolls
And sounds Of ioy and mirih.
Al surely mid the glad ones there.
Are hearts that feel for woe.
Ifihat wee shiy ring thing did dare
Up 70 the door to 90.
SIC does-,he marble step she mounts,
And trembling rings the bell,
Tie menial comes but TO pronounce
70 her last hope its knell.
III ams the door 70, ~ her lace,
Aud with a feeble moan,
She strives 70 quit the gilded place,
Where ~ seems made Of stone
She sinks upon the icy ground,
Too weak and worn 70 weep;
And now the rev lers gather round
4 child that Gems 70 sleeps
They bear her 20 the hre-side.
They strive 70 rouse-in vain
She's gone where mercys not denied,
She'll never beg again.
The above poem IS founded on an incident which
me under olf own observation during visit
me yearsaeo 10 the North Returning TO our
tsl II late hour. we saw a little beggar girl,
pirently about seven years old, who had been
ahl frozen h death in the street. She was as
rity 4 child as ever we saw. aside from her
SCRABBLE clothes and emaeiated limbs. and looked
II .he were asleen. The winter IS upon MS
ain. and we should not only sav ( God help the
or bnt help them ourselves.-lHem. Whig.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

The kATY-DTD PoLKA.-This is the mama
Of new dance, combining the German Polka
With the Balinda Mazpurka It's pronounced
the best " cross" in the breed Of foreign dan
ces that has ever been made in this country.
l. is very difficult Of performance, and there
fore select.-The gentleman puts his left leo
over his shoulder, aud spins round the floor.
whilst the lady shuts her right eye and goes a
double-shufHe at him. The success Of the
dance depends altogether on the lady's expert.
nees IN grazing about the gent. without knock.
ing hin down.-Baton Rouge Comet.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

"THAT's THE Man ~-During the repre-
sentatiou Of the last act Of Richard III. at the
Varieties, The other night. Mr.. Neade called
Justify for Richmond TO leone forth" and
meet him hand to hand On the appearance
Of Richmond, Richard gazed at him as though
in doubt Of his identity. 1t was soon settled.
however, by a boy in the gallery calling out
-" Go il. old boss that's tho man. -
Thus assured Richard pitched in, and got
!" damned out Of bis boots. "-St Lou. Her.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

u Chief Justice MarshP.l was the author
Of the celebrated compl..nont paid 10 Wash.
nglon First in war. FIRST in peace, and
first in the hearts Of his countrymen." He
embodied j. in t'dc resolutions of the House OF
Representatives.. drawn up by him on the oc-
sas:on Of the announcement in Congress of
Gen. Washington's DEATH
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

. Passing along The street. he other day,
we s.w an old topper fall headlong out OF a
"cr,. sry" door Thinking 10 have some fun
we Lelped him up, and with much pretended
conec,a. asked him who had thrown him out
of tbe door. swearing vengence against the
bruta wretch il we could find him. Wen.
now saws the old man. /" reckon you bad
better let him alone. Twas gentleman from
Ohio. AMI the first letters OF his name are ID.
~. He is very fiery and very strong. Bet
ter let him alone young man
We thought it was excellent advice Let
tbe feyu gentleman from Ohio alone. young
men. -Quitmaa aeitigencer.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

70 The man vho would systematically
and wilfuIly set about cheating printer.
would commit highway robbery upon cry.
ing baby, and rob it Of its gingerbread
take the last bit of hoe.cake from s,aivng
negro-rob a church Of counterfeit pennies
lick the butter of Of blind negro's "hit-
ter"-skin a toad for its hde-and take the
clothes off scare-crow. to make a respecta-
Die appearance in society.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

IA very little contents a Frenchman. A
Parisian vii extract more comfort from two
onions and a cents worth Of garlic, than John
Bull sill find in the contents Of boiled ham
aud four quarts Of turnips We know an old
Frenchman who makes a tolerable breakfast
out Of a cents worth Of cigars and tooth
pick
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

THE EXTENT OF LoxDoN.-The capital of
the British Kingdom it is said. extends over
an area Of 1929 acres. or l22 square miles:
and the number Of its inhabitants rapidly in.
crcasing, was 2.362, ,23G, on the day Of tho
last census
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

u Would you have noble ofTspring -
See that you choose for them noble mother.
since she alone must be their only teacher ia
that early period when lessons ora best ac-
quired through the sympathies, and when tho
heart seems rather to strive against, than to
obey the erstandnr.-Sinlms
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

% Twenty or thirty years ago. say our
best physicians. no such case as mania rortu
or delirium tremens was known. The disease
is caused principally BY the poisonous drug.
with which all wines and liquors Of the pro.
sent day are 20 abundantly dosed.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

REV Dr. Bethunc. Of Brooklyn, rcccn-
tly delivered a lecture before the Young Mems
Association, Of Albany. in which b. gave the
following rules for the benefit Of his hearers
lst. Never argue with a woman.
2nd. Never dispute hotel bill.
Srd Never quarrel with an editor, FOR ho
will always have the last word.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

Bg- Anelderly lady writes to a friend -
" A widower with ten children has proposed
aid have accepted This is about the num-
Der / should have been entitled to. if bad
married at the proper time. instead Of being
cheated into nonenity. Sensible, that
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

Whole rymbuer, 1913.

QaEEH Siscno.--The late Sears @. Walk
er, Esq, while in company with Dungleson
and Bache, Of the Coast Survey, speaking Of
New England psalHody, quoted one line ho
had frequently heard sung, viz:
Counties seraphs bow before thy thronen
which the choir spun ont in this fashion, in
" linked sweetness long drawn out
Countless ser-ar-aphs, countless ser-ar-aphs
Bow-ow WOW WOW
Before thy throne.
/" never heard that before" said Dun
gieson " i must be one Of the Dog mas Of
tie church,
Yes" said Bache. "it Is in that Cat.e-
CORY"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

T. an rich enough says Pope to
Swift, " and can afford to give away hun
drcd pounds year would not crawl upon
the earth without doing little good | viii
enjoy the pleasure Of giving what | give, BY
giving il alive and seeing another enjoy it,
When die, " he added, /" | should be ashp med
to leave enough for monument, If thdro was
a wanting friend above ground.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

10 Two men in dispute, reflected upon
each others veraoity. One Of them said he
was never whipped but once BY his father. and
that was for telling the trath believe then.
retorted the other the truth was whipped
out ofyou; for you have never spoken it since :
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

DZThe BARRIERS Of Portland have adopted
a new tariff Of prices Shaving 10 cents.
cutting hair ID. curling 25. In the proceedings
Of meeting, occupying nearly column in
the drsus, is the following effort Of the
muses.
Then fix orr scale Of prices,
And let the tidings roll,
Till Due return for labor
Shall spread from POLE 70 roLr.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

CHOLERA IN New YoRK.-The New York
Advertiser states on the Authority Of New
York physician that four deaths from Asiatic
cholera occurred 10 The city Of New York on
the 9th. and all within his immediate knowl-
ed0e
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

10 An Irishman who was near s;ob,os
and about to fight duel. Insisted that bo
should stand six PAGES neerer 10 his antaoo.
mist than the latter did p him, and chat thew
we're both to frc at tho same tin.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

THE OTroMANs.-A late traveller in Tur-
KEY thus describes some Of the peculiarities n
the manners and customs Of the Turks
They abhor the hat but uncovering the
head-which with US is an expression OF re.
spect-is considered by them disrepcctful and
irdesent. No offence is given by keeping pn
a hat in mosque. but shoes must Be left at
the threshold. The slipper, aud not the tur-
ban. is removed 10 token Of respect. The
Turks turn in their toes They write from
riaht to left. They mount on the right side
Of The horse. They do the honors ot the ta-
be by serving themselves first. They are
great smokers and coffee drinkers: They
take the wall, and walk hastily in token OF
respect. They beckon BY throwing back the
hand instead Of throwing il toward them
They cut the hair from the head. They re-
move il from the BODY, but leave it on the
chm. They sleep il their clothes They look
upon beheading as more disgracetnl punish
nient than strangling. They deem our short
ard close dresses indecent our shayen chins a
mark Of effeminacy and servltude They re-
sent an inquiry after their wives as an insult.
They commence their wooden houses at the
ton. and the upper apartments are frequently
finished before the lower ones are closed -.
Thew eschew pork as an abomination They
regard dancing as theatrical performance.
only to be looked at and not mingled ID, ez-
cept by slaves. Lastly, their mourning habit
i white their sacred color IS green their
Sabbath day is Friday; and intcrment follows
Immediately on death.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

Mn. SoULE.-Mr. Soule. our Minister to
the Court Of Spain has. it is said. recently
purchased a splendid estate near Castilon.
his birth place, in the French department Of
the Ariege.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

A YnousAND DAy.-The annual Imm'-
grafton Of foreigners to New York = at the
Sate q about a thousand day. What coun-
try, besides, this; could receive a daliy ac-
cession Of such population, without ITS os'
ing followed by revolution and disorder =
Yet this is received al Osc port
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

u The surest way TO prevail on young
couple to marry is to oppose them. Tell
them you would rather see them in their gra-
yes and twelve months afterwards their baby
win pass you twice a day in willow wagon,
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

% If love Is not really required to Be
nlnd 70 demer'is, il c.annot bo too quick
sighted in dlseoverip. :. or constant in dwelling
upon qualities Of real value
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

n7>- BE true to thy friend. Never speak
Of his f,ults to another. but open them all to
him with gentlcness and love.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

Gg-Ib7. snake may reach the ominenre as
certain 3 a. the eagle. but be reaches it by
craw. .nng and Ne still remains a snake.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

philippines. when sought after as an end.
can never be reached. Wecan obtain it only
indirectly by life Of use to Others.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

TRUE PmLosoPHY-I saw a pale mourner
stand bending over tomb, and his tears fell
fast and often As be raised his humid eyes
to Heaven, lie cried
My brother Oh! my brother -
A sage passed that way, and said
:" For whom dost thou mourn p
Zone" replied be, whom did not suf
ficientIy love while living, but whose incstima.
Die worth | aow feel. =
"What wouldst thou do. if he were restored
to thee ?"
The mourner replied. THAT he never
would offend him by any unkind word, but
he would take occasion to show his friendship.
If he could but come back to bis fond EN-
braces"
Then waste no time in useless grief" said
the sage "but if thou hast friends. 60 and
cherish the living remembering that they will
die one day Also
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

D-They have got a very benevolent oil
gentleman in Troy, On Christmas he boilol
dishcloth. and gave The broth to the poor.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

70 A wag recently appended to the list
OF market regulations in Cincinnati, " No
whistling near tho sausage stalls"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

0y-Ploasure can be supported by illusion
but happiness rests upon truth 80. = 80 /.
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4 BEAUTIFUL MoRAE.-We find in an ex-
change the following simple and touching par.
agraph There is wealth Of beauty in it.
and moral on which many aud many a word
might be said and lesson taught -
God will take care Of baby" A beauti.
ful infant had been taught to say it, and il
could say little else "God will take care Of
baby" It was seized with sickness, at time
when both parents we're just recovering from a
dangerous illness Every day it grew worse,
and at last was given up to die.--Almost ago
nized, the mother begged to be carried into the
room Of her darling to give it one last EN-.
brace. Both parents succeeded in reaching
the apartment just as it was thought the baby
had breathcd its last The mother wept
aloud. when once more the little creature
opened its eyes, looking lovingly up in her
face, smiled, moved its lips, and in faint
voice said, "God will take care Of baby. -
Sweet. consoling words they hardly ceased
when the infant spirit was in Heaven.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-12-28

n1-It is better to be god than merely
goodlookias
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pz-Tho grcatclt Of all towards = Tar
Washington telegraph., 1853-06-22
Tribute of Respect,

At called meeting of Paracliila Lodge U. DA
OF Free and Accepted Masons. held at their hall
the 11th day of June A. l. jSj3, the following
preamble and resolutions were unanimously :
adopted. -- A-a-- I1ss7
WHEREAS, it has pleased the great architect Of
the universe to remove from among us our be-
loved brother. FREDERICK L. RIDDY late Treas
urer of this Lodge-who departed this life on the
7th inst at 10 o'clock A. M-the members nj
the same, participating in the general sorrow oc
casioned by the melancholy event: ard deeplv de-
pioring our loss adopt as the expression OF our
feelings the following resolutions
ERIcK l.. RiDDY, this community has sustained
an irreparable loss;-tlis Lodge OF which he has
been member from its commencement has been
deprived of prompt and efficient officer. who by
his courtesy and moderation has endeared himself
to all good Masons-as a mason le was always
exemplary In his conduct, friend and brother
he was frank. open and generous.
hesoired, That IN token of respect for the MEM
oory OF onr departed friend and brother. the men,
bers Of this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourn
ing for the space of thirty days -
ResolDei, That the thanks OF this Lodge are due
and are Hereby rendered DR.. Joel d. Conway and
his family, for kindnesses and attei.ton shown by
theul-and to the members of Mt. Horeb Lodge
No T. for paying the last tribute of respect to our
departed brother by consigniEg his body TO the
tomb with Masonic honors
Resofred, That the above preamble and resolu-
tions be spread upon the records of this Lodge and
that copy of them be transmitted to the editors
OF the Washington Telegraph and "Afasonic's
Signet," for publication.
BY order of the Lodge.
II. G. RIND, Sec'y.
Jane 11h, 1853.
Washington telegraph., 1853-06-22
MA RRIED.

In this place. Tuesday evening. the 18th
inst, by the Rev. ii. A. Sugg, AueusTus III
GARLAND, Esq, to Miss VIRGINIA, daughter Of
Capt. Simon L. Sanders.
With the above notice we acknowledge the re-
ceipt of liberal share of delicious cake. In re-
turn, we tender the young couple our best wishes
for their future prosperity. Blessed with health
and every earthly comfort, may no cloud ever
cast its shadow over their happiness.