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Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

GESERAL SIR CHARLES NAPIER.-The London
correspondent ofthe n Y. Commercial Advertiser,
in noticing the death of Sir Charles Napier, the
,eOnqueror of Se;ade, says:
He was seventy-One years of age, and had re-
.ceived in the course of his numerous campaigns a
greater number of wounds than were perhaps ever
survived by any other soldier. At the battle of
Corunna his leg was broken By musket shot, he
had a sabre cut on the head, wound in the back
with bayonet, and his ribs were broken by a can
.pQn ball Subsequently, at Busaco, he was shot
through the face, and hand his jaw was broken.
Nevertheless, thirty years afterwards, he comman-
Ged in Scude, with vigor that excited univer-
sal establishment, and with $500 men attacked
and defeated 22, 900 of the enemy, after desper-
ate action of three hours. His figure was small,
and his temperament was as keenly nervous as that
of Nelson SO that his having reached the age OF
SEVENTY ,one, after what he had gone through, may
.boconsidered remarkable. He had been for some
time III, and fatal termination Of his disorder
had been anticipated
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01
From Europe.
oENERAL 1NrrLLrarrcr

Advices from ConstantinopIe to AuOus, 90,
confirm the statement that the Porte had acoo~,
the Vienna note with slight modi6cat;oDas eP'ed
would send an Ambassador to st. Petersb',.san and
soon as the Principalities were evacuated Is
Accounts from Eucharist state that the Rue.
would evacuate the Principalities in Sente,oIn
when the fleets of England and France wa*1,
leave for Malta and Toulon. "Oud
Col. Ruff left Constantinope on the 91st =,
an autograph letter from the Sultan to the R, I'm
ror of Austria, expressing his highest tbanLI :.
Austria for the preservation of peace.
The Russian troops in the provinces were o..
fering greatly from sickness, and many had d.
This had caused much alarm
AdYices from Odessa state that extraordin..-
activity prevails in the grain market there. Tt!s
stores were inadequate to contain the arrivals a"S
depots had been established in the open air.
The cholera was spreading rapidly throupbon,
the North of Europe.
The United States frigate Cumberland had a.,
rived at Marsees.
A serious riot had occurred at Leige, in Belpiu,,
FRANCE.
The government announces officially that III.
fears with regard to the harvest were groundle,s
that the quantity of grain is of an average
amount and the quality excellent
CHINA.
The overland India mail brings later dates from
China, but the news is not important The fail.
ure of the Imperial attack upon ChiKang Foo is
confrmed-the Imperial feet having returned to
Shanghai. ChiKiang Foo is SAID to be the KEY
Of the Chinese Empire, and the failure Of the In.
periastS to capture it is regarded decisive of the
fate of the Empire. The Rev. Mr.. Taylor, Amer.
can missionary, who was in the camp of the Insur.
gents during the attack, says they did not suffer
in the least from the cannonade of the Imperial
troops. An army of Insurgents had started from
Nankin for Pekin, but had subsequently been re.
called
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

SANTA ANNA AND THE MEXICAN TERRIToRY.-
Our latest accounts from Mexico represent SANTA
anna as in the greatest straits for the want of
money. The New-York Herald says: We have
some thirty millions surplus in the treasury, and it
is still aceumulating. We want another strip of
wild land. Santa Anna wants cash. A fair ex-
change is no robbery. There is q fair prospect
therefore. of peace with Mexico upon the basis Of
manifest destiny" So mote it be-
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01
Horizontal Musings of A LOafer.

Leaves have their time to fall,
And SO likewise have L;
The reason toos the same-it
Comes of our getting DRY.
But here's the difference twixt leaves and me,
fall more harder and more frequent-lee.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

Miss Dix, whose philanthrophy in the cause OF
the insane has made her celebrated, is now at Nan
tucket, for the purpose of examining the lfeboats
there, and devising means of aiding the ships
wrecked upon those shores. She is also engaged
in collecting funds for providing fe-boas for the
Sable Islands
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01
From the National Lte1ligencer.
Washington Monument.
WASHINGTON. july 18th.

WASHINGTON, July 18th, 1858.
SIR The Addisonian Society, composed of
young gentlemen connected with the Military In
stitute at Drennon Springs, Kentucky, have re-
quested me to present to your Board, block of
marble, 81 by feet, with devices and inscriptions
and their letter which accompanies.
l feel highly honored in being the organ through
which they have seen fit to present to your honor
able Board this token of their liberality and pat
rotism. They are, am sure-although l per-
sonally know but one of them-a body Of noble
fellows, who will ever be ready to buckle on the
sword at their country's bidding One of the in
sclptions they have directed to be carved on the
stone-non nobis solux sed patrig ct ansiciS-
tends strongly, think, to indicate commend
able modesty on their part, corroborating the Oft
repeated observation that bravery is ever accom-
panied with modesty.
need hardly assure you, sir, that the noble
purpose for which the block is set apart, greatly
enhances the qualification l experience in pre-
sentng it.
Very respect'ly your obdt svt.
D. D. t. LEIGH.
HOo
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01
To the Board of Managers
of the Washington National Monument
Washington National Monument Office,

Washington National Monument Office
July Esd, 1853.
DEAR SIR Your gratifying communication Of
the 18th instant was laid before the Board OF
Managers at their last meeting and the enclosed
resolution was unanimously adopted, which send
to you with the request that you will forward it to
the committee of the Addisonan Literary Society
at your earliest convenience.
The Board of Managers tender to you their
grateful thanks for the zeal and interest you have
manifested in the forwarding of the block and fol-
the success of the great work in which we are en-
gagged.
Most sincerely and respectfully, yours,
ELISHA .WHITTLESEY,
General Agent.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

Mr.. WIsE.--Hon Henry A. Wise, it is said,
is engaged in writing scathing article against the
Pacific Railroad. Its also reported that be is
soon'to lead to the hymeneal altar Richmond
beauty. We should think the last job the more
desirable of the two
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01
D. D. LEEOH, Esq, Washington.
Washington National Monument Office,

Washington National Monument Ofice,l
July Esd, 1853.
DEAR SIR At meeting of the Board of
Managers of the Washington National Monument
Society the following resolution was unanimously
adopted
Resolved That the thanks of the Board be pre-
sented to the "Addisonian Literary Society con-
nected with the Military Institute at Drennon
Springs, Kentucky, for the fine block of marble
to be deposited in the Washington National Monu-
ment as a testimonial of their admiration and rev.
erence for the character and memory of the illus
trious "Father of his Country and that the
motto they have caused to be inscribed on this
block (nOn no5is soluma, sed 1oatrie ct anaicis,
while it indicates their modesty, manifests at the
same time their patriotism and their desire to emu
late so noble an example as that furnished by
Washington.
Most respectfully yours,
ELISHA WHITTLESEY.
General Agent
J. ]. THOMPSON, ESQ
Chairman IF coror,;ttaa ~
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01
Hon. E. WHITTLEsEY,
Gen. Secretary of the Washington
National Monumental Society,
WESTERN MILITARY INSTITUTE,

WESTERN MILITARY INSTITUTED
Drennon Springs, KY, June 10th, 1853.
GENTLEMN In behalf of the Addisonian So.
cety, "a literary association of this institute, VIC
present to you block of marble, with our in
scrptions engraved, and request for the same
place in the noble structure now being reared I'm
der your supervision.
We offer it as a. Slight testimonial of our admi
ration for the character and our reverence for the
memory Of George Washington 1t is true he
needs no monument to perpetuate his fame The
broad land of glorious Republic stands forth
his proud monument. The hearts of freemen are
his jewels, where his name will live and be re
vered when all the memorials of the practisec
chisel which art can pile shall moulder in ruin
But still we deem it Just and due for the Amer
can people to erect some suitable token of theil
gratitude to the Father of his Country" We
therefore hail with peculiar pleasure this grand
national obelsk, sacred to the memory of Free
dom's benefactor. In accordance with these feel
ings, gentlemen we offer you this feeble tribute
with our most earnest prayers for the speedy com
pletion of the grand enterprise.
Very respectfully, your obd't svt's.
J. ]. THOMPSON,
II. S. MACON,
~ j. SMITH,
A. L. HAYS,
], c. BORDEU,
Committee.
/ IT, IL &c
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

0ST.HgP. DovTHIT, is authorized to receive new
subscriptions and receipt for money for the same, for
this Southern Standard.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

1NFoRMATIoE WANTKD.-E. P. H., of Chicago,
ILL.,, wishes Immediately to see, or know where to
address his brother A. B. P. If the press OF
Mississippi will please copy this notice, the ever
grateful thanks of our unhappy mother and friendS
will be theirs
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

BISHOP DoANE's CAsE.--Mr. Halstead, ''coun-
sci for the three Prosecuting Bishops is out in
severely personal letter, in the N. Y. Express of
Monday, in reply to an editorial article in favor of
Bishop Doane, which appeared in the Courier and
Enquirer, a few days ago.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

Ex-SENAToR DIcKTNsoE.-Hon. D. S. Diekln-
son, of New York. has published letter in reply
to the charge made in the Washington Union, tna'
he advocated the Wilmot Proyiso in the Senate
in 1847 He asserts that on no occasion, whatever
has he advocated anything favoring free soil doc
trines.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

The Louisville Courier says that the oil of penny
royal, sprinked in bedrooms, has been found eHec-
tual to dissuade mosquitoes from their calfthum
plan and bilI-sticking operations by night. 1t IS
late in the season. but there is still room to try it.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

A New York paper says: ''Wnl our country
contemporaries, in speaking of the comet, please
stop calling it an ''ilustrous Stranger" Our
New York aldermen, it ought TO be known, are
always the scent of such things and if they once
get into their heads that the comet is coming to
see the Institutions, nothing can the munich
pal exchequer from another appropriation"
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

A gentleman claiming to be ''friend to the nu-
man race" and who keeps the runof facts, figures s
and babies. has just laid before can inquir'ns
world, the following statistics;
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

The last II. Y. Tribune contains the first day IS
proceedings of the whole Worlds Temperance
Convention commenced in New York on the LIST;
and among the speakers on the first day and eve
ming. when over three thousand persons were as
sembled, were P. T. Barnum, Rev'd. Miss an
tOinette L. Brown, Miss Lucy Stone, DC, and
among those announced for the second day, the
Rev'd. w. II. Charming, Mrs. c. p. Nichols,
Mrs. Bloomer, Miss Lucinda Mott, &c. The
speeches as reported exhibit great enthusiasm,
much ability, and of course, from the character
of the speakers, an abundance of fanaticism-
The resolutions we've presented by Horace Gree
ley, of the Tribune, and the character of them
may be Judged from the following extract which
we make from the 9th owe mpeach the use oil
fermented or alcoholic vine in the solemn celebra-
ton of the Eucharist as a profane and mpious
Dissertation" Among the officers of the the con-
vention we aotice the names of H. S. Tilton, Of
Mississippi, es one Of the Vice Presidents.
EE- This Mrs. Tilton was the Principal of a
Female Seminary at KosciuskO, and should she
return to this State, we hope she will be treated
with the contempt her unwomanly conduct de-
serves.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

FLORIDA ELEcr1oNs-A Chief Justice and two
Associate Justices ofthe Supreme Court, Judges
OF the Circuit Courts, Solci tors and County ON
GERS. are to be chosen at the election in Florida,
which is to take place on Monday the third day OF
| October proximo.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

PROFESSOR AGAssIz's CABINET-The scientific
cabinet, collected during many years by Professor
AgaSsiz. it is said has been purchased for Har-
ward University, at an expense OF SI2 SO, the
greater part OF which raised By private sub
scriDtiou.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

According to- the report Of tie scavenger of New
York city for August, 577 dead horses were remoy-
ed from the streets, also SO cows. 883 dogs, III
cats, "a hogs, and sheep. OF butchers ciial /,
3O8 tons were removed, of other nuisances 277.
tons, Of refuse bones 62 tons, and of diseased nut
ton 400 pounds.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01
DEMOCRATIC sTATErTICKET.

DEMOCRATIC sTATErTICKET.
GOVERNOR
JOHN j. McRAE.
SECRETARY OF STATE
WILLIAM II. MUSE.
AUDITOR PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
MADISON McAFEE.
STATE TREASURER.
SHIELDS L. HUSSEY,
ATTORNEY GENERAL
DAVID G. GLENN.
CoNGRESs-sTATE
WILLIAM BARKSDALE.
FOR CoNGREss-sECoND DISTRICT
WILLIAM S. BARRY.
LEGISLATIVE TICKET.
FOR SENATOR
CALVIN PERKINS.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES
THOMAS l. SHARP,
VIM B. CAVANAH,
MOSES JORDAN,
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

The New York Sunday Atlas says it has been
the practice of Capt. Isaiah Rynders, of the En- :
pire Club. all his life to keep diary in which is
recorded all his political, financial and personal
exploits, and that be is now writing book for the
press which will contain all the minute reminis-
eences Of his political operations.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01
LEGISLATIVE TICKET.

R4- Some little discussion has happened in our
city in reference to the talked" Of rail road from
this city to Tuscaloosa, Ala, connecting that city
with Mobile by rail road through our city, the
junction with the Ohio and Mobile road, being
here. When we saw the first movement at Tusca
loosa touching this subject, we spent hour or
two over some maps in our possession, intending,
if the project seemed feasible, to lend it our early
and hearty support. We were satisfied that 9th
er and shorter routes, and one of which interest
would eventually select in preference to the to
this city, and we gave the subject no further
thought
Judge Phelan, in speech recently, indicates,
and we think from the distance and character of
the country, maps out in bis suggestions one of
the routes likely to be selected, if any are Here
is what he says, and we commend it to our readers.
/. Let the State order, without delay, through
instrumental survey of all the routes which can
claim to be central to Alabama, that lead from
the waters of the Tennessee to the waters of the
Alabama river. In order to determine the route
in view of all the proper advantages and disad-
vantages, the survey should not only be topo-
graphical but also geological-that we may know,
notpnly lines and grades, but also the nature and
extent OF the mineral region II Will traverse. ms
survey might be ordered early in the coming ses-
sion, and completed before it rises, in such man
ner at least as to put the Legislature in possession
of the most eligible route. We know something
already of the local features which distinguish
Alabama centrally between the waters of the
Tennessee and the Alabama rivers Indeed they
are so remarkable, as connected with a rail road
improvement, that they strike the attention of the
most casual observer Nature has made long val
leys which seem designed for a rail road.
One of these routes is from about GunterSve
across to the head of Murphree's valy and then
down that valley, and Jones valley, which is only
q continuation Of the first valley south.
Another route is from about Boards Bluff up
the valley of Browns creek to point not far from
Blountsvile, thence across the ridges of Jones'
valley where it becomes coincident with the first
route.
Another route which has been recently spoken
of, is route from about Decatur across the noun
tain SO as to fall into the last mentioned route about
10 miles north of Brownsville.
The compass and level will show which is best
among these, and may possibly show some other
better skill
2. Having ascertained the best and most eligible
central route let the Legislature charter company
to construct what for distinction sake will call the
North and South alabama Rail road.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

Chairman of Committee of
"AddisOnian Literary Society. Drennon Springs.
Kentucky.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-21
SPECIMENS OF YOUR WORK.

The Carpenter who built fine house, points
to 1t with pride and says II built it." The
Blacksmith who makes good plough, calls to
his neghbor, the farmer. and says, Il made it,
The Shoemaker holds up the gstenng, neat.
~ hitting boot, and says, Its my manufacture"
The Physician with equal pride says ofthe poor
dyspeptlc Il cured him" The Surgeon holds
up the stump Of the unfortunate mans arm.
and with much self complacency says, 81 am.
putated it, The Lawyer details the int,ica-
eies of the suit, and delights in saying, Il gain
ed it, Even the Barber shows his ivory, and
excIaims Of the well cut hair, 81 trimmed it,"
Livery mechanic capable of doing good Job;
every professional man skilfuli in his profession:
every man of whatever lawful occunation is
proud Of exhibiting specimens of his "work ,"
with one exception. The Rumseler, sunnor,.
cd as he is by the laws of the land in his EN-.
pioyment never points to the specimens of has
work, and says, Il did it." The drunkard
may wallow in the gutter before his door the
vile may die broken hearted, and the children
be driven 10 beggary and crime; but ALTHOUGH
these Jobs may be turned out ACCORDING 70
the most approved patterns contemplated in his
license, yet he will always deny his acork. -
hey are not specimens of my work" No
indeed i Wonder if our 'drunkard nakero"
could not be induced to present few snec;.
mems for premium at the Words Fair If
we could find one who would own his ,corL
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-21
OBITUARY.

Departed This lie, the End day of July 1888 at her
late residence ear Mount Airy. Pitf-ylvania Co. Va.
after illness Of several years in the II year of her
age. Mas. ELIZABETH McCuLLocK, widow Of Jcremi-
all McCuIock decd.
Mrs MeCullock was when in health, uncommon.
y strong minded woman of integrity of purpose
years long gone by, she embraced tie christina faith
and attached hers II to the Bapti, Church Her mem.
bership was consistent and mplary She a most
an indulgent mistress In leaving that church militant
for the church triumphant may her children aud the
friends she LEFT behind lind consolation in the reflection
that her loss is her gnin,and when fes ftu day with
them is may they join hands with her in that hap.
py and bssfu country to which the good and the Just
tendng. b. W.
tsf7D anvie Register please copy.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-21

TaE WEATHER AND CRors.-Wc had quite
refreshing rain during the forenoon yester
day morning. being The first sufficiently
abundant 10 be of material service to the plant.
err that has fallen IN this section for SIX or sew
en- weeks. In other portions of the State rams
have generally fallen during the lasttwo weeks
aud we may now hope that the drought has
ended. But IL is too late for the injury TO tho
crops of corn and tobacco to be repaired by
the most seasonable weather IN future. Much
OF the early corn, and that on the better quail
ties of land, has been injured beyond repair.
And SO also with Tobacco 81 all crop IS
now inevitable. We doubt much If more han
hafa crop is now standing. and SO much as may
be planted henceforth can make only tobacco
Of the most inferior quality. very general de-
fciency in plants will, as we learn, prevent the
planting of a large portion OF the land already
prepared.
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TIle I.nW nfL0Ye.


IAN ANEcDoTg or THE LATE WILLIAM LADD
twas not mere good nature. but the adop.
ton Of the peace PRINCIPLES which made VIM.
Ladd thus gentle hearted. story, which nc
often told with peculiar relish. will illustrate
this moulding Of his characteristic gradual
progress Of his mind in adopting The peace
/ principles. II had sad he, "a fine field ol
! grain, growing upon AN out farm at some dis
/ lance from the homestead. Whenever | rode
! by, | saw my neighbor Pulsier's sheep In the
lot. destroying my hopes of harvest. These
sheep were of the gaunf, long legged kind ,ac-
tive as spanes; they could spring over TN
highest fence, and no partition wall could keep
them out. complained TO neighbor Pusilel
about them, sent him frequent messages, but
all without avail Perhaps they wonld be
kept out for day or two; but the legs of lis
sheep were long. and my grain rather more
tempting Than the adjoining pasture. | rode
by again-the seeep were still theie;l became
angry, and told my men TO set the dogs on
them, aud if that would not do, ! would pay
them if they would shoot the sheep.
81 rode away much seitated; for | was not
80 much OF peace man then as | am now; and
felt literally full Of fight. All at once a light
flashed in upon me. asked myself, Would
1t mol be well for you to try in your own con
duct the peace principle you are preaching 10
oihersl | thought it all over, and settled
down my mind as TO the best course 10 be
| pursued.
The next day rode over 10 see neighhor
PuIsiier. found him chopping wood at his
door Good morning neighbor.' NJ answer.
God morning repeated. He gave kind
Of grunt like a hog, without looking up. i
came continued |, TO see you about the
sheep At this he threw down his axe aud
exclaimed, in a most angry manner. Now
aren't you pretty nelghbor, to tell your men
TO kill my Sheep heard of ia rich man
| like you to shoot poor mans sheepP
Il was wrong, neighbour said 'bu, ii
won't do TO let your sheep eat up all the grain;
| 30 | came over to say that ] would take your
shee to my pasture. and put them in with
mine, and in the fall you may take them bach
and II any one is missing, you may take your
pick out of my whole flock
"Pulsifer looked communicating did moi
know how to take me. AT las he stammered
out. Now Squire, are you in earnest I Ger
tainly | am | answered; 1T Is better to feed
your sheep in my pasture on grass than TO FEED
them here grain and see the fence can
keep them out"
Afler.a moment's silence-"rhe sheep shan
nouble you any more exclaimed Pulsifer.-
i will fe,ter them all But III let you know
that when any man talks Of shooting | cal
shoot too and when they are kind and neigh
borly, | can be kind too The sheep neve
again trespa8sed on my lot And my friends,
he would continue addressing the audience, re
member when you talk of injuring yournegh
bors, they talk of injuring you; when nation.
threaten to fight, other nations will be read,
too. Love will beget love; a wish 10 he a
peace. You can only overcome evil with good
There is no other way DEM Regie10.