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The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-05-25
state Temperance Convention.


Pursuant to public notice, the friends Of
Temperance Reform met in State Conven-
tfa. II the Representatives Hall. in the city
3. o.jsck.on, On Wednesday May 4th. 1853
=, II O'Clock. The Convention was called
p. lar rs Rev 9. X Marshall upon whose
no,i8n J L. Thomas, nf Madison. was called
q lle chair, aud on motion of &. 5. Tarpley.
d i'hl.. j. G. M0rey, of jackson, was ap-
la'aed Secretary, for the purpose Of Organi
aien.
On motion of II T Lewis, Of Harrison.
Resoircl, That committee Of three be
appointed to nominate permanent officers for
lie Convention.
The chair appointed as said committee
Nesrs Lewis, Whitfield aud Ellis.
o. taking the chair. Mr.. Thomas sugges.
i'l rln iroprieiy Of commencing the labors of
Tue Convention hy solemn prayer, which was
responded to by the Rev. 7 J Russell, IN an
eloquent aud impressive address TO the Throne
q trace.
Delegates from % Counties then appeared
and being enrolled by the Secretary, took
ihelr seats in the Convention
lib: committee appointed To nominate per-
mlnenl officers for the Convention made their
report accompanied by the following nomi-
nations -
PresideW Gen p Henry. Of Madison.
Iioe Presidents = Hon Z Tarpley, Of
lilnls Gen Feeding Davis. Of WilkinsOni :
Cel n Elder, Of Madison Capt d II Miles,
q lazJo; Hon j Enorhs. of Rankin !;
i.gac Enloe. Of Ncshoba; Cul S l. Hus-ey.
ot Laudcrdale A ID Steele, Of Clarke !;
II = Adams, Of Holmes; w A Champlain,
Of Harrison l. Horn, Of Kcmper; Z II
clifton. Of Hinds q i Hemingway. Of
Carroll; DR. w Spilman, Of Lowndes; l. o
Bridewell, of Claiborne N v Lane, Of JEFF
ierson; d X Corey. Of Tishcmingo; B n
kiuycn, Of Tishcmingo.
Secretaries :-R J McGinty, Of Yicks-
burg; j q Morey Of jackson.
On motion, the same was unanimously
cobirmed.
Tue committee then conducted the Prcsi-
dent 20 his seat, who, upon taking the chair.
expressed bis thanks 10 the convention for
TINS mark Of confidence, and briefly adverted
% The objects Of its assemblage. assuring the
convention Of his hearty cooperation ia the
same.
Dh motion OF NJ Champlin,
Eesoirea, That an invitation be extended
% Tue ladies' visitors and residents Of the city
ana vicinity, to attend the sessions Of this
convention.
Vn motion Of ] G Morey,
hesotred That the editors and reporters Of
newspapers present, be invited to seats with
In ihe bar.
:. AZ the request Of tho convention, Rev G
n Marshall addrcsscG tie convention on the
Important subject Of the assemblage.
Va motion of Mr. Adams, Mr. Sharp was
requested TO address the convention ON the
i,o'i'ions aud practicll effect Of the Holmes
SOan.y law, to which the gentleman respon-
same.
Va motion Of G Tarpley,
1'eSotced, That Committee of nine be
8 sPPolnisd by The chair. 10 prepare business
sna afait resolutions for the adoption Of this
Mne ne ehalr appointed as said committee
i ''''''A AaFshau, Tarpley. Clifton. Lambeth
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-05-25

MAovASIMrTY OF AN ENPERoR.-A Chi
nese emperor being told that his enemies had
raised an insurrection in one Of the distant
provinces, Come then. my friends. said he.
follow me, aud promise you We shall
quickly destroy them" H. mlrched forward,
aud the rebels submitted upon his approach.
All now thought be would take the m .,st sigual
revenge. but were surprised ses the captiyes
treated with mildness anl humanity. "llow,"
criel the first minister, is this ths manner
in which you fulil yor royd pro nj =
Your roya g,rd vas q e tn i voireneni,
should lie destroyed an b h II you hlse
parduned oil. aud even caressed some
promised" replied the emperor, With gen-
erous air, Ito destroy my enemies; thRve
fulfilled my word for, see, they afq ouesnies
nu longer; have made friends ofSfbru"
Let every Christian initiate so no5ta an ex-
ample, and learn to "oyercome exil With
good"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-05-25

CoMio WRlriNo -BInchard wrote tho
best of his inimata5le Caaile Lectures Whit
suffering from poverty. aud when his wife lay
az the point Of death-an event, the distress
Of which caused him TO commit suisile.-
Ccryantes. Moliere. Ho3l. Butler and maag
other ce'ebratcd huuorisis. were lnshneholy
men. Il is said that Swift was never known
TO smile. Charles Lamb wrote the most
facctious Of his productions in ft Of the
most profound dejscsion. Cowper wrote
John Gilpiu" when he was in a state Of de-
spondcucy. bordering on madness. The wri-
tors are not such happy fellows as tli,ir read
ers would be inclinsd 10 belieys We have
known gentlemen in prisat, lie. whose ha-
NOR and repartee cnlivened every circle. who
were yet, when away from the stimulus OF
socey, subject to extreme depression Tho
ladicyous is ihe refuge from tue deep sadness
OF many gloomy nature. ConM the world
look within tue souls Of humorisis It would
as soon expect 70 hear jesss from The bps OF
some OF themr as gbes and soags iroin
skull rIrli 80
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-05-25

SrArE OF ITALy.-A correspondent Of the
Boston Traveller, writing from Florence,
says -
" Italy Is troubled to her heart'score. In
Florence we cannot, Of course Iqafn Che true
extent Of the late revolutionary moyemen's
at Milan, Rimini, AIaniau, and sisewhare.-
We only know that blood has'Iseeh She'd on
both sides, and he scailolls arvashin erected
Ga the part OF the Italians, tue movement
WIS premature but at present, all Italy ls
one volcano, slumbering. It y true, bar &C.
qlring strength for an eruption. that will
eventually force foreign de>po,ism AMI civil
papacy from It's soil The deep. silent hatred,
borue to tic Priests and Austrians, IS fright
ful il persades the very atlno. phere, and it
rs drawn in a. every breath. by all classes
but the few sold of their rulers by interest or
circumstances Disguise il as we may. there
i a general uneasinass il Europe. MOnarchs
and governments distrust each other the.
peope dis'rust both; peace is maintaincd by,
the bayonet, and not, as Mr. Coblen would
have US b.lieve. BY good motives
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-05-25

SHELLEY.-When We think Of the misery
which he suffered. and the insolent iuGlelity
which being yet so young, he woed wlih a
hyer's passion, then the darkness Of midnight
begins to form deep. impenetrable back
gronnl. upon which the phantasmagoria OF all
that is to come may arrange ifselfin troubled
pho-phoric streams and in sweeping process
sions of wo. But, MA n, when one recurs to
his gracious nature, his tearlesmess, his struth,
his purity from all he,hliaess Of appetite, his
freedom from vanity bis diifusiye love aud
tendemess-suddelly out Of darkness reveals
itself a morning Of May. forests and thickeis
Of roses alvauce 10 the foreground, FROM the
mids. Of them Looks ont 1.-The eternal child. :
cleansed from bis sorrow radiant with joy,
having power given to forget the misery which
he suffered. power given him to forget the
mi-ery which he caused, and leaning with his
heart upon the dose-like tai b against which
his errine intellect had rcbelled.-De Qain-
ceus Essoys on The Poets
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-05-25

TEX THnUsAND DoLLAR PRizE.-We learn
from the California papers that Henry 5. Fitch,
Esa Of San Francsco. offers prise OF ten
thousand dollars for the most comprehensive
treatise upon the construction OF railroad
from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, togeth.
er with collateral snbjects--the future trade
of the Pa zinc and East Indies, and the wealth
Of California Manuscript Of the work TO be
forwarded prior to N ,vember /. 1853, to s.
p. Andrews, New York city. Merits Of the
presented works and choice to be determined
by Committee, who will meet at Washing
ton on the 18Th day Of November next.
NJ Before you marry. be sure Of house
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-05-25

Fon CRAMr IN THE STOMACH Warm
water sweetned with nloiasses or brown SUI
gar. taken freely, will 10 many eases reusoSe
the cramp in the stom.eh. whon opium AMI
other remedies have failed
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-05-25

Convention met pursuant To adjournment,
W. a. Champlin, Vice President, in tho
chair
In accordance with the wishes Of the con-
yebtion. DIR j w Harmon addressed the con-
v,ution and the public. on the subject Of
temperance reform, aud the evils Of the IL
cense system
Rev r Abbey. by request. addressed the
convention in a short but able argument in
support Of tie views Of the convention.
On motion Of Mr. Lewis.
ReS0kresi, That a committee Of three be
appointed By the chair. to prepare the form Of
leiition for the signatures Of the people, 10
b. presented 70 the legislature at its ap-
preaching session.
RcSolrci, That said committee prepare
also an address to the people Of Mississippi.
on the subjects now under consideration by
this convention.
The chair appointed Messrs Lewis, VIII
kinson ani Marshall. said committee.
On motion of Mr. Wilkinson.
Rcs0irca. That al associated bodies in the
State. whether religious or lay be respectfully
nj earnestly reqaesied 10 petition the next
Legislature If this STATE to adopt some mre
eliectual scheme of legislation to suppress
tie evil practice Of publicly vending spirit
uous liquors.
Mr. Newman offered series Of resolutions.
which, on motion Of Mr. Harris. were referred
10 the Committee Of nine.
On motion If Mr. Seat,
RcSoircd, That this convention respectfully
lqutst all ministers OF the GOSPEL. who favor
: cause ia which We are engaged to aid this
movement in their public ministraiions. by
preaching upon the necessity Of the reform Of
The tipping laws.
On motion Of J G Morey Or w Harmon
was invited u aldress the convention and
public at the evening session.
The convention then adjourned until Z
O'clock, L. T.
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Abbey, Kinyon, Montgomi ry. STAMPS aud
Adams.
On motion Of ID Elliott. Rev ID + Burns
was invited TO address the convention this
evening. at o'clock.
DR. w Hnmon was invited TO address
the convention this day at o'clock.
The convention then adjourned until 3
o'clock, T. NJ.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-05-25

~ The hypocrile pays tribute 70 God.
thai be may impose op man.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-05-25

10 Before you marry, be sure Of house
wherein 70 tarry.
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ADvERTrsrNo RATES

First insertion, per square ten linesorlcss ~ ~
Everv sul se1uent inscrtion -
NJ Liberal deductions made on yearly afTer
fisements g.r
no Rcgcillc Is ppbllshcd every Wednesday,
No ptnrr discontinued until paid for.
T. POST Matters are requested 20 act as agents
for the Reyeille.-L0
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GREAT THROUGH LINN TO THE YVES


Baltimorc and Ohio Railroad, from Baltimore
to Wheeling, and connecting there With the
large, ne.c, and splendid Steamers of the
Union Line on the Ohio, and the Stages to
GAINESVILLE, SC.
T'HIS EXPEDITIONS LINE being now tho
i roughly completed, by the late finishing OF
the Great Board Tree Tunnel, and the road being
in excellent order, the earnest attention of travel
ers is confidently directed to it's superior advan-
tages and low fares. The scenery upon this road
il Of the most stupendous and attractive character
The Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at 2 p. M, and runs directly through to Wheeling
(3s0 miles) in Is or 10 hours, including all stop
pages, arriving there at or p m. next day; or
passengers leaving Baltimore at 8 a. m. may Law
over for lodging in Cumberland, (l79 mies.) and
proceed thence to Wheeling in the morning.
To connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at q. m. and p. m. daily, meet
ing the cars from Baltimore at the Washington
Junction, (better known as the Relay House,) 8
miles from Baltimore.
At wheeling the seven unrivaIled steamers Of
the Union Line, which have just been completed
for this route form daily connection with the cars,
and convey passengers down the Ohio to Cincin-
&C., or the st. Louis and New Orleans packets
may be taken by those going further on.
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the land
route to Cincinnati) and other parts of Ohio and
in the Ohio Stage company's excellent coaches
over the best part of the National Road to Zanes-
vile, &C., and thence by railroad.
Passengers for Wellsviie and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this a most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
at Wheeling to and from those places.
oJ-Baggage checked through from Washington
to Wheeling, and no charge for transfer of pas
sengers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket (with the right to lie
over anywhere on the route) from Washington
to Wheeling $3.50; to Cincinnati $Il; to Louis
vile $l2-
Tickets to be had of Mr.. PARSONS, agent, at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
agents of the Company. -
VIM. PARKER,
May III g General Superintendent,
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LIBERTY STOVE WORKS & HOLLOW
aoa WARE FOUNDRY, Phtladelphia.

LIBERTY STOVE WORKS & HOLLOW
.ad9 WARE FOUNDRY, Philadelphia
TvHE UNDERSIGNED respectfully inform the
l. public, that having still further enlarged and
improved their WORKS, and increased their facil-
tiles, they are now prepared to execute orders for
stoves. holiow-ware, &C., on the most reasonable
terms. Fp4 eftsp Sil f4k }tttf#
They invite the attention Of SOUTHERN and
WESTERN MERCHANTSto their large and ex-
tensve assortment of NEW PATTERNS, all OF
which have been got upat great expense, combin-
ing originality and beauty Of design, with dura-
bility, utility. and economy in their operation,
comprising the most complete and varied assort-
ment of STOVES ever offered for sale; consisting
of Liberty Air Tight Cook, for wood or coal; Com
plete Cook ; Star Air. Tight; Star Franklin; Star
Radiator; Fire King Radiator; Improved Jenny
Lind; Cannon Stoves; Bases; Bare Cylinders;
Bar Rooms; Radiator Plates; Tea Kettles; Ran.
ges Gas Ovens. &c, &c
COUNTRY MERCHANTS DESTROYS of ordering
by letter have list of prices sent by mail, con-
tanning drawings and descriptions Of aIlthe differ
emit varieties of Stoves, &c. sls xsTE
ts g ABBOTT & LAWRENCE,
Brown St., above Fourth, Philadelphia
Feb 28-1aW6m*
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SHANNONDALE SPRINGS.

THIS healthy and beautiful Watering Place
u will be under the personal superintendence of
the undersigned during the present summer. who
will use every effort in his power to render it one
of the most attractive and agreeable watering
places in Virginia. It is situated on an elevation
or spur of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountain, in
the county Of Jefferson, We miles south Of Char
Passengers leaving Baltimore or Washington by
the morning train of cars will arrive at Harper's
Ferry at baifpast eleven M, from thence in the
Winchester and Potomac railroad cars. ten miles
to Charlestown, where twelve. passenger coach
will receive and convey them into CharIestown,
and, If desired. to the Springs to dinner, over a
good road and through lovely country. "a sl4ig
The analysis made by the late DR.. De Butts from
one hundred grains of the. water from the main
fountain, afforded So grains Of sulphate of lime,
l0A grains carbonate Of lime, 23A Of suphate
OF mag nesia, lePsom salts) grain of the muriate
of magneaia, grain muriate of soda, 10 grains
sulphate Of iron, and ITO grains Of carbonate Of
iron. tf 91la & t ltt ttspiB ss5t
From the above analysis the waters OF Shannon
dale may very properly be classed among the Sa-
line Chalybeates--a combination of the most vaiu-
able description in the whole range of mineral
waters. It may therefore be positively asserted,
without exaggcration or fear Of contradiction that
no mineral water within the limits of the nited
States possesses the same constituent parts, is
more salutary and efficient purgative, than the
water OF Shannondale Springs This water acts
as gently as the mildest aperient without giving
rise to those unpleasant sensations Of pain and de-
~ Oiteu OCCa6lOneO OY ORDINARY CAtn0rtlC6,
prepared by the most skiful physicians. e. sj59Is
The free use of this water acts almost immed-
ately upon the skin and kidneys, removes worms,
relieves the .convalescent from bilious or other
fevers. dyspepsia. dropsioal swelings, calculous
affections, hemorrhods, scrofula, nd gestion, rheu-
matism, loss of appetite, exhaustion, general de-
bility, gravelly concretions, structures, and a
variety Of other disease to which man is subject;
and 1t is freely acknowledged by all who have
BEEN afflicted with any of the above diseases that
the free of the Shannondaie waters have effect.
ed permanent cures. {,s1 .5s TIA b5yf es9@3
Sulphur, mineral. hot and cold baths furnished
upon application at the bar 78. snn 5fg
The Hotel ia large and commodious the cottages
numerous and comfortable. afF tgfsga Fl 10
The table will be supplied with the best beef,
mountain and valley mutton, together with all
the Injuries afforded in the fertile valley of Vir-
ginia. 49, ag4 W 5t ~.tssi sf5ATE
Z The best wines, brandies, and other liquors can
always be had at the table or at the bar. most
y 81 :ia4Isd u G. w. SAPPINGTON,3 bas
Proprietor of Sappington's Hotel, Charlestown,
J; sJune 20-2awIm Jefferson county, Va.
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INDIA RUBBER GOODS.

N HODGMAN, No. ~ Maiden Lane and s
~ Nassau street, (frst corner from Broadway
respectfully invites the attention Of his old custom
ers, and merchants throughout the country Eener.
atty his stock Of India Rubber Goods Of his own
manufacture, viz: ~ 3 49, 5eg3 ast l4oai a.i II
Goats, Capes, POnchos. Pants, Overalls. Leg.
gings. Caps, Cloves end Mittens, Life Prcservers,
Oversize 90, Carriage Cloths. Piano Covers, Machine
Reltir \, Steam Packing, Door Springs, Sc; and
every description of Rubber Goods manufactured
will also be found as above
My goods defy competition or comparison-are
warranted proof against decomposition in any Gle
mate, and are offered for sale in large or small
quantities, upon the best terms. Orders solicited
and promptly attended to by WARE 9leaieg aah
sitaafJ IBll HODGMAN, vas
5l ~ Maiden Lane and So Nassau st., N. Y. 5R
Sent Is lflsg,2 5ftqt ~ sasrttt -3,f 4.aFa
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IN BROWNS ESSENCE OF JAMAICA
I GINGER.-THIS ESSENCE ia q prepara-

ton of unusual excellence. In ordinary diarrhma,
incipient cholerain short. in all cases of prostra
ton of the digestive functions it is of nestimable
value. During the prevalence of epidemic cho-
lera and summer complaints of children it is
peculiarly efficacious No family, individual, or
traveller should be without it, it enables the sys
tenn to resist the influence of incipient disease
which iurk in a changing climate.
CAUTIoN.-Be sure to get the genuine essence.
which ia prepared only by F. BROWN, at his
Drug and Chemical Store, ~. e. corner Of Fifth
and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia, and for sale by
all the respectable apothecaries in the United
States.
And in Washington City, D. c., by Patterson i
Marin, z. D. Gilman; and in Alexandria by J. R.
Pierpont June 27-W&S3m
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OFFICE OF CORRESPONDENTS.

Il.
seventh Street, near the Post Once Depart
ment, Washington. ID. G.
4 LII PERSONS having business in Washington
n are informed that the undersigned has estab
lished here an OFFICE OF CORRESPONDENCE,
for the purpose of giving any information desired
in relation to every possible and proper subject o
inquiry by persons in any part ofthe world Those
wishing to know how to proceed in any business
they may have before Congress, in the pubic
professional or other aid may be necessary, the
best will be procured or recommended. Hus
The undersigned will regard all matters COM
municated to him in connection with this Office AZ
sacredly confidential.
Every letter of inquiry must be postpaid and
ally be the only remuneration required but should
it not compensate for the service to be rendered,
the proper mount will be stated in satisfactory
letter in reply. 1891
g Address (postage prepaid)
THOMAS G. CONNOLLY,
Office of Correspondence, Washington, D. C.
Mr.. THOMAS g. ConnoLLy is known to IN az a
worthy citizen, gentleman of intelligence, and
a clear, accurate, and ready writer; and re-
gard him as ernineptly qualified for the able
prompt and faithful performance of the useful du-
ties connected with his new and original design o.
an Office Of Correspondence.
Ig -El-gft- RICHARD WALLACE, ft-
[U. 6. Marshal for the Dist OF Columbia. ]
-, Ta WALTER LENOX,
8. fT' Late Mayor OF Washingto I
10. GALES, isst0
aaa [Of the "National Intelligencer."l
r. w. LATHAM,
a- s.. A. DOUGLAS,
RI United States Senate. I
.#E JOHN w. MAURY,
NAV I3-dtf mayor of Washing top.
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Navy Department,

8H VI saeps s9i3 ~ "a Navy Department., 5ss7!
a Bureau Of Yards & Docks. July is. 1853.
GEALED PROPOSALS., endorsed 'sProposals for
~ building wall around the Cemetery near the
Naval Hospital, Norfolk, invited, and will be
received by the Bureau Of Yards and Docks, until
II O'clock m. on the Goth day of August next, for
furnishing all the materials and erecting wall
around the Cemetery near the Naval Hospital, Nor
folk, and dead house within the enclosure. All
the materials and work to be in accordance with
specifications, which will be exhibited to bidders
on application at the Office Of the Commandment Of
the Norfolk Navy Yard. l5 0fn Re
@ July l9--lawt2OAug a;UE si lra3 sII