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The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

EE The following article from the New
York Sun expresses our views exactly:
SINEcUREs.-We expect the present Ad-
ministration to abolish all sinecure offices
to whatever branch of the public service thev
may be attached. These offices are neither
republican or democratic. They are bribes
and sources of corruption. They have been
given to mercenary supporters of party, as re-
wards. Now if President Pierce thinks that a
claim to office-office having active duties at
tached--is what the people of Republic
should never recognize, surely he must have
stronger opinion-if that be possible, against
recognizing claims to sinecure offices. That
such offices have sprung up under our repub-
Ican Government is great disgrace-one
which we hope will now be wiped out forever.
We need not enlarge upon the immortality
and the danger to liberty springing from the
existence, under free Government, of a host
of offices exciting the cupidity of men averse
to earning their bread by honest industry.
The man who will take the public money,
while conscious that he is not performing any
adequate service-or perhaps, no service at
all-in return, is man Of unsour5 princi-
pies. He is "Galphin !" and we're his op-
portunities to increase his "Galphinism"
would prcportionately increase. Under re-
publican Government no office should be Gre
ated not absolutely necessary. The most sa-
cred regard to economy should prevail in the
expenditure Of the public money Govern
ment labor should be regulated by the same
principles which regulate other kinds of labor.
The ship-builder does not establish number
of sinecures in his yard nor the merchant in his
saleroCms; neither should the Departments
at Washington, or the Custom-houses through
out the Union, afford easy berthsn-offces
with good pay and no toll or care-to setof
drones.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

Gov. MeNutt's address 70 NJ -.
- iaSes the position, that II A
iouhd TO be the preiertsd Of - si'.a y
party ne Is no longer candias,. Z
In conclusion, fellow-cihzep. ! =,
t9at | do not desire the ofFos ~. a'.ss \
choice , ota decided majority Of % ~ IsS
parry. am surprised to hear d. -
doctrine advanced, that you, the -. 80, g u.
not agtate the Senatorial oua.,;, ~
Ile L, Legislature should settle 4 ess
ihe democratic doctrine is difTe,s., va
Der Of the Legislature has no ~, As
disregard the wishes of his eop.;.- hghi !
ing his vote for Senator. than : : insS.
IN voting for President. This ana. n s.'iof Ia
be settled at the polls. ~''s shcaB
There are certain leading n,;,.
constitute the cynosure by which \, shicd
bic party action must be 0ors.,,s > ssusa-
with us, are inseparable from a.
maXlms I OF the democratic party. az sa1 ~
fundamental articles of our faith !, vs 4. ~
lutte right of the majority 20 coSs,n % : 9s al
tlcIe must be subscribed to By ali d.,alLss aaA =
aspirants, or they will be held !. usaol s%
below the proper standard. Thas s w1:s 2
right and proper in the goyenmsr, y shlsA J
pie cannot be otherwise in swayin0 M !. ''l' p
of great party. @'''Oss
We shall continue from time to tim.
fer 70 this subject, never ceasinc ~ aas ny, ok
the pretensions fany candidate vho JSa,'' I.s
the opposition for favor or supnot ~ "U N, ,
the great principle, that is RIGHT &, % A. wa Z
Jorlty to govern, does not control n. :. - =
of the democratic party in Mississinn i,s !, :
become all true men to unite n rald,1....l ra as
on % democratic n principles, excluding from IT y
ranks those who prefer MEN TO MEASURES s "
Mississipmn
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05
nrontioello Convention.

This Convention assembled in Monticello
on last Monday week. Every county in the
District e1osp, wsyne was rePresented.--
Judge Jones, Of Franklin county, was chosen
Chairman, and Messrs. MeMillen and Chris
man, elected Secretaries.
The Convention was eloquently addressed
BY Messrs. Cassidy, Stanton, and Adams, the
nromipent candidates, for the nomination.
The two-thirds rule was adopted, and after
some thirty ballotings no choice could be made
The names put in nomination on the frSt bal
lot were S. R. Adams, Of Jasper, Fl. Cassidy
Of Franklin, R. Stanton, Of Adams, Stanhope
Posey, of Wilkinson. Wiley P. Harris, Of Law
renee, and H. 7. Elicit, of Jefferson. Wehave
not an official statement of the vote, but as
well as our memory serves us, twas as follows
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

8E We return our sincere thanks to our
friend, William l. Jewell, for copy Of the
"Placer Times and Transcript" published at
San Francisco City. 1t will be remembered
that Mr.. jewell only left our town a few
months ago, and is now in that city. By tho
Placer Times, we learn that Frank Soule, ESQ.
denies being connected with the Alto CaIifor-
mia, q very excellent paper published in that
place. Gold digging, seems to be increasing,
IN value. The deaths for the last two weeks,
are very few, none from our State. Joaquin.
the mountain robber, is at large yet few
murders reported lately, and the perpetrators
are arrested. Bigler seems to be the favorite
for the nomination for Congress. The
mating Of the snow of the mountains has
caused considerable rise Of the Sacramento
river. Chinese are doing fine business there,
erecting new building for emigrants from
their country coming 10 California. 1t is to
be a splendid building. and to be able to con-
tain some 500 persons. Trade seems to be
Ssady-provisions rating low, and every
chance for the miner to do well this season
Lola Montez, is creating great excitment there
st present
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05
NOTICE.

n ETTERS testamentary Of the last VII a. = !
N testament, having been granted 70 a's., - K
dersigned, by the Honorable Proba'e ~ y s,sof
Wilkinson county, at the June Term msC - &,
AID, 1853, on the Estate Of Valentine I
Grooms, deceased. ..asbt-
Notice is hereby given to all persons ln,,s .,srs
eo to said Estate to makeimmedis'e p, * n.
---and those having claims TO presen' Ind
duly authenticated, within she time pres
BY law, or they will be for ever PAT esI'saa a.'r.
LETITIAE GR00Mcs h''''
June 81, 1s53-6H
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

Es- In another column, we publish the pro
ceedings Of the Democratic Meeting. held .,
Port Gibson, Claiborne county. twill be seen
that the delegates to the Monticello Conyep-
ton, were instructed BY resolution. passed Al
that meeting to use their endeavors in securing
the nomination Of the Hon. SrASHoPE Posuy
Of our county, as Congressional Representative
for the fourth district
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05


CooFERs WEIL.-We direct the attention
OF our readers to the advertisement on our
fourth page of Mr. John Thatcher, who, it
will be seen, has taken the management of
Cooper's Well. To those who are acouaint-
ed with Mr.. Thatcher, it is not necessary to
say, that he would put forth no statement in
the slightest degree variant from the facts, and
make no promises which he was unable, in
any particular, to redeem. We can assure
the public that most extensive improvements
have already been made at the Wells, under
the efficient management of Mr.. Thatcher,
and the aspect of things enti'ely changed
The little drawbacks to enjoyment, which
were occasionally complained of heretofore.
have all been remedied, and every thing pro-
vided in the way Of comfort and convenience
which the most fastidious could require. I'm
der the management of Thatcher, the Well
cannot but be most agreeable place of re-
sort his established reputation as the prince
OF landlords warrants US in saying that moth
ing viii be leh undone to fulfil the highest ex-
pectations of his guests.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

1g' Richter says ~No man can either
live piously or righteOesly without a WIFE,
A very wicked bachelor Of our acquaintance
says to this 40 yea suferings and severe ,ri-
ais purify and chasten the heart
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

EF- The New Orleans True Delta learns
that Punchin Camp Grove, Macomb county
Illinois, was visited few days since by a
dreadful tornado, which is described as being
one Of the most awful character. 1t extended
in width about 400 yards and several miles in
length. 1t twisted off the trees, destroyed
horses, cattle and sheep. The house of Mr.
Francheau was destroyed and his daughter
about IL years old, was killed. Several other
persons were seriously injured.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05
kvWe are under obligations % the officer

kwWe are under obligations 10 the officers
ofthe fine steamer Bella Donna, for late New
Orleans papers. The officers Of this boat are
moss obliging men. Having experienced their
kindness, We would say to our friends, going
to New Orleans, that If they wish for good
aceommodation and good fare, Try the Bella
Donna, and they viii find our words to be
true. See advertisement on the fourth page,
for '.lays Of sailing from Bayou Sara.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

DRowEED.--The clerk of the steamer st
Nicholas, reports that on the 2sth ultimo
when passing Ellis Cliffs, passenger named
John Mullen jumped overheard and was drown
cd lie came on board at Memphis, and took
passage for this city 1t is thought that he
was laboring under the influence Of liouor-
~ o. Tqa Delta.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05
FoR LEGISLATURE.
GEORGE II. GORDON.

9TH OF JuLY.--Like all other patriots our
boys wished to attend the celebration Of the
"Glorious Fourth" and we are glad Of tit
shows their good sense--therefore our paper
goes 10 press earlier than usual, and many
things intended for this issue, must be defer
red until next week.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

RJBy reference to our announcing column
on the third page, il viii be seen that Mr..
Henry ]. Thoms Of Percys Creek, is oandi-
date, for County Treasurer From accounts
given us, Mr.. T., stands a fair chance Of being
elected, il he gets votes enough. There are
four candidates for this office, ali Of whom are
good men, and we will leave il to the public
to choose one Of them.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

FoE oovERToR.
JOHN j. AicREA, Of Ciark county.
FoR srcAETARY or STATE.
W. H. MUSE, Of TTshsmingo county
foR ATTORNEY GENERAL
d. c. GLENN.
FOR AUDITOR
MORGAN McAFFEE, Of Holmes county.
FOR TREAsuRER.
G. r. HEMINGWAY, Of Carol county
roR ccSoREss--sTATE AT LARGE.
WM. BARKSDALE, Of Lowndes county
FOR coScREss--3d DISTRICT.
0. II. SINGLETON, Of HiHds eosaty.
FoR LEGISLATURE.
GEORGE II. GORDON.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05
I'D. III. Miller,

CARP ENTER AND JOINhHf
HSEGS leave to inform the Public u taal n. \
Shas located in Woodville, and WI gi's -.
strict attention to all kinds of work IN hs 1,s ,.s
in this, and the adjoining Counties ana ia ! I
ishes. All his work warranted ana '''S
satisfactorily.
Woodville, June 2S.-1y
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

Ey New doctrines, however true, and how
ever beautiful, never please men Of the olden
school. They like to fancy that the world
has been losing wisdom, instead Of gaining it,
ever since they were young.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

EB- In another column viii be found the
whole proceedings Of the Monticello Conven-
tion, kindly furnished us by John II. Leather
man, Esqs delegate from our county to the
Convention.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05
Notice.

WAS taken up by Hiram Ashley, about
~ the goth Of June, on his plantation, ?
stray horse, described as follows: A bay horse Or,
about fourteen hands high, eight years oldi
both hind feet white, branded on both sldes
of the neck With the letter 0. Appraised at
$35. VIC. BONNEf, Ranger
July 5, I353.-3w.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05
Notice.

NTILL be sold on Tuesday, the "a q Ar
Nv gust before the Courthouse door, i0r
' 7 Cash, the following described strsys'
A Bay Mare and Colt taken up, 6y WV WIZ.
o. Glass, the mare about I years ola. I'a'A
name and tail, and about l4t hands HIGH q
The colt Ia horse) of bay color, with uss .
white spot in his forehead, about 10 O - !,
months old. The mare and colt appraiseo =
s53 90 aA.
Also, mule, taken up by John . ~ y.
Gehee, of brown color, about ) or . yes,s 4
old, IA hands high, branded on the left s10d~ y
er with something like the letter q, anu "a "a
the marks of having been worked. aPPls'''A
at $50. w. G. BONNEf, hangei'
July 5, 1s53-3w.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

~ Gov. Foote, has pardoned Mr. NJ. Fuller
who bad been sentenced to two years impris-
onment in the penitentiary, at our Circuit
Court last week.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

ARrEsIAN WELLs.--" These are so called
from Artois in France, where they were first
used. They are deep, slender bores in the
earth, descending hundreds of feet until they
reach some vein Of water, which commenced
IN some higher place than the Wells mouth.
VI course, this water, tending to seek the level
OF its source, rises and runs out at the TOP Of
the sometimes in decided iet.o
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

SDERsroRM-or Monday evening Q 9Th
ult7 Clinton, La was visited by thunder
storm. Two negro men were killed by fash
Of lightning. One of them belonged to John
D. Lea, and the other TO S. Hatcher, both liv-
ing near Clinton.
Wear the residence OF D. A. Cunning
ham, says the Baton Rouge Comet on We'd
nesdsy evening last a large China tree was
torn into thousand fragments, by the same
element
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05
Notice..

NJ. II. ROWLEY, q Co., are my u.ls a;.
" authorized Agents, during my Temp
AIRY absence from the State. uoou
Woodville. June 2a--H
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

EE Mr.. EpuoR--lf Mr.. Wiley NJ. Wood
viii consent to run as candidate for the
Board Of Police from the 4th District he
will receive the support Of
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05
Died,

In this place, on Friday morning, The Il
inst, the infant daughter Of Mn. C.I and
Judge &C. Cage.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05
Dancing Va. Inceut.


The Assembly Of The New School Praby-
tensn Church, which me, lately in Buffalo,
New York, have done ONE nice things. So
very Eies are some u their Transactions that
We think It extremity problemstieal whether
they ever assemble again, and we are rather
inclined 10 the opinion that Il were a. well Il
they never did. The subject Of ofDancing came
up among other things for discussion, as 10
whether, members of church should Indulge
in this amusement or not, aud was soon and
largely decided to be a very damning practice,
which must be discountenaneed and severely
dealt with BY the churches. Another question
was raised, and gravely debated, which fact Of
itself is enough to shock the Ener feelings and
sense Of delicacy Of any one with any preten-
sions to civilization at all, and this was, may
a man marry the child Of his brother or sister
his own niece" Decided, that though, per-
haPs, not altogether expedient, yet according
to Gods word he may Why this extrsordi-
nary decision 1t seems that some function
ary high in church honors had already done
this thing, he was Of too much importance to
deal harshly with, hence this er post tacto,
arrangement. What can save from merited
contempt any body Of professed christians, OBJ
jecting TO the amusement of dancing, Jealous
against some of their brethern who happened
to own slaves but yet making such a decis-
ion relative to the marriage tie as the above.
~~~~-~s~--~-~~---~~->-- --.~--~~~~>~~.
NEwToSIA.--The examination Of the Col
ege aud Female Academy, at WhitestomA or
Newtonia, has been progressing the past week,
and many Of the citizens of the county have
been in attendance, who, so far as we have
heard them speak of the subject express them
selves pleased with the evident marks of i'm
proyemeEt in both the male and female de-
partments. We attended, by invitation, the
closing Of the examination of the College
classes, and were favorably impressed with
the progress and marks of improvement which
we observed Prof Rissley's classes in the
Languages and Natural Philosophy, answered
with great promptness, and Prof VIM. Baxter's
class in Sacred History seemed thoroughly to
understand the principles of this study, and
by their prompt and ready answers, evinced
clearly that they had been under good instruc-
ton. This is the start of what is termed New
ton College small beginning it is true, vet
all great enterprises usually from small be-
ginnings rise. Some twenty three students
are in attendance, and as soon as arrange
ments for boarding are completed large in.
crease is expected,
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI ]
Wilkinson County,

NiklhsOn county.
1" the Circuit Court Of said county ,t il.
June Term, thereof, A.D. 1855
Sitting as a Court Of Chancey.
Amanda HysOmbottle, J
VS.. Rill a, Il;yo,os
Frederick Hysombottle
appearing to the Court that process n
s"1po"a to appear and answer inthe above
Acause directed, to the above named defend.
ant, had been regularly issued; but that ina
sad defendant hath not caused his appearance
to be entered within such time, and Id such
manner according as the same ought to have
been entered, in case such process had been
duly served. And, affidavit being made BY
complainant to the satisfaction of this COur
that said defendant is out of this State Its
ordered for said complainant, and the said
defendant is hereby directed and required 10
appear and answer the complainant's bill d
complaint and the said defendant is hereby
directed and required to appear and answer
the complainants bill Of complaint within
Sixty days, after the date of this order, or ths
in default thereof, the complainant's bill b
taken pro coafesso, against him, the said de
fendant. And, that Francis Cooley, is hereby
hereby appointed Commissioner to take Dc
positions in this cause, and it is further ordered
that a copy of this order, shall withinten days
from the date hereof be inserted in the "Wood-
vile Republican," newspaper printed and
published in the town of Woodville, county Of
Wilkinson, and State of Mississippi-be pub
lished therein one month.
A true copy from the minutes Of said Court
Attest,
Fl. ]. BUTTERW0RTH, Clerk.
L. K. Barber, Esq., Solicitor for Complainant
Woodville, June %, IS53.--no 27, g ). I'm
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05


MuoH SENSE IN Few WoRps.-We have
had occasion already, more than once we be-
lieve, says the National Inteligencer, to CON-
mend to the considerate and wise views taken
Of political mot party) questions by an able
paper in New York called the National Dem
ocrat. We add an instance, from recent
number of that paper, in which the same
good sense, is united with correct knowledge.
in few words
iAs Saad'cich Islands. England and
France squabble out at their leisure the cues
ton Of protecting this inviting cluster ot
Islands. Whoever owns them and whatever
may happen, they win always be safe and
open stopping place for our whalers, a friend
y convenient rest for our passing traders and
usatss all zoe rant Of them. In no case can
they ever be much more. They can never
be great mart Of production, reception. or
distribution TO an extent that would paw back
N revenue what they would cost IN the neces-
aty Of an increased nayy.-Nak Democrat
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

ET Lewis IL. Bryant, Esq, lei ourcounty
few days ago--on his way to the Worlds
Fair.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

Es Thermometer, ranging from IS 10 90,
IN the shade, as it does these days, may be
called getting slightly high,
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

EE- We have received the fourth number
of volume !, of the new paper started in Holly
Springs, in this State, Miss called " The
Democratic Banner" This is we'll got up
paper and reflects much credit on its able pub
Usher and proprietor, Mr. Govan. It's editors
Messrs. Autry and Govan, are men Of talent
and experience, and we are sure will do justice
to the cause they advocate.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

ron ccSoREss--sTATE AT LARGE.
WM. BARKSDALE, Of Lowndes county
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05
Smithsonian Institution.

An adjourned meeting of the Smithsonian
Institution proper, or, as it is termed in the
law, the Establishm ent says the National In
telligencer, was held in the Session Hall of the
Smithsonian building on Monday the 9th of
June, at.1l o'clock A. NJ. The statute mem
bers in attendance were as follows:
The President of the United States.
The Secretary of State.
The Secretary of the Treasury.
The Secretary of War.
The Postmaster General.
The Attorney General.
The Commissioner of Patents.
Prof Henry, Secretary of the Institution.
The Institution proceeded to ballot for one
honorary member, as, according to The bv-
laws recently adopted, one is to be elected
each year. The result of the balloting was
the unanimous election of Professor Parker
Cleaveland, of Bowdoin College, Maine.
letters from foreign correspondents and
institutions were presented and read, extolhnp
the system of distribution and exchange car
ried on by the Institution with European sa-
vans and societies, BY which they are supplied
with the Smithsonian publications and other
printed documents from the United States.
and in return for which they send to the In
stitution their valuable scientific transactions
and rare duplicate volumes from their libra
ries.
The Institution then adjourned siss de, ex
pressing themselves we'll pleased with the con-
dition and management of the Institution.
and their belief that it was accomplishing
much good in the way of increasing and diff
iusing knowledge among mankind
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

HTGH PosTAeE-The United States Postage
to Liverpool, on Hunts Magazine, is IS rec
year. 1t weighs six ounces. A bale of cot
ton, say 45O pounds, can be carried the same
distance for 81 soc, and barrel of -four, 1876
pounds, same distance for 25 cents.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

FOR coSGREss--3d DISTRICT.
o. n. SINGLETON, Of Hiads comfy.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

IaE OcEAy sFHuos.-Ws have Teceisei,
aays the Baton Ronge Adyoca,e, q pamphlet,
descriptive Of the Ocean Springs at Inch
burg, Jackson county Mississippi
The pamphlet contains an analysis Of the
SPRING. an account Of their origin, attributes,
and the remarkable cures they have aecomp-
hshed, with the testimony Of distinguished
physicians and eye witnesses" Among those
who have been restored to health BY the
wonderful efficacy of these waters, is the Rev.
f R. Porter formerly resident of Baton
Rouge.
ANALYSIS OF THE WAIERs.-Gaseous con-
tents in one gallon: Carbonic Acid 1882 grs.
sulPhuretted Hydrogen, o,ssl grains. Solid
contents in one gallon Chlorade Of Sodium,
1910 grains, do Of Calcium, 1882 grains,
do. Of Magnesium, 4,9s9 grains, Protoxide of
Iron, 4,7l2,-IOdine, strong trace-organic
Matter, trace-Chloude Of Potassium, a
trace-Alumina, trace.
The Iron is doubtless in combination with
both the sulphuretted and carbOnic Acid Gas
ses, the excess of Carbonic Acid holding both
these combinations in solution.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

1" the Circuit Court Of said countr et IA.
June Term, thereof A.D. 1853. '
Sitting as Court Of Chapcer,
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-05

A Coon ONE.-A Western editor cautions
his readers against kissing short women, as
this habit made him round shouldered Look
out six foot'rs.