The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-31
Editorial Correspondence of the Reveille.
Notes from the East.
PHILADELPHIA. Neshoba Co. Miss,
ANgRSk skh. 1853.

crowd was assembled, about 0ne-thlrd OF the
voting population of the whole County. As
to the merit Of the speech, or the effect, |
need not say anything-thoy are Democrats
in this neck Of the woods, ;" and all support
the party and its usages Gov Foote, it is
true, is flying around in the Piney Woods,
somewhere, though | imagine to very little
efTect-the passions of the people are below
fever heat, aud the Governor is unable to ex-
cite them with his piOus CALCULATIONS and ALI
tera;ive interjectlons. In Kcmper County
he lost his way, upset his go-cart, aud slept
in the woods-rather an undignifed situation
for the presiding Governor (but the Lord
knowS he is Mt presiding much at this time
office shut, possibly, for want Of business,)
and candidate for U. s. Senator!
made the acquaintance of Hon. r. w.
Roberts, the old Congressman from this part
Of the State He is an eccentric character
short, but stoutly built. a red face, white
head Of hair, about sixty years Of age, and has
feminine voice" its linked sweetness long
drawn out lie was elected from the State
at large.-beaiing Pat Tompkins the last time
he was elected, though Pat returned the COM
piment, two years later, when they ran in
the Sd District Pat, during that contest
was accustomed to tell the following story on
"Old Boly," as he is fmiliarly termed in
this part Of the State: Tillman Tucker
and Roberts. being elected Congressman, set
out for Washington on horseback. Some
where in Alabama. the great road forked, and
brought our distinguished travellers to stand.
BODY wanted to know which was the way
and Tucker, who for time was silent, at
length said, "I'll tell you, Roberts, in min
ute. I'll just spit in my hand. and snap it
with my finger and which way the spittle
flies, that's the roadm The divining process
was gone through with, and the Congressmen
went on their way rejoicing. But, after all
the anecdotes told Of Col Roberts, he is a no.
ble.heartcd and hOspitable gentleman, and a
true Democrat.
We left Hillsooro at 4 o'clock, leaving be-
hind all Of our troupe Of itenerent candidates
except Judge Dawson and Gen. Buckley
The road was fine, aud we travelled finely
The forest trees are pine, and the winds keep
up an unceasing murmer as they pass through
their branches. The country is full Of min
eral springs, and during our ride we refreshed
ourselves at a very fine one. About ten or
fifteen miles from H., we asked to stay all
night, but the house was full, and we had to
drive on. Did you ever, when tired, and
night coming on, and you hungry, ask to stay
: all night, and be politely refused =! Never
Well, then, there are certain sensations you
never experienced How to define them
would be difficult but should think they
might he placed somewhere between the tooth.
ache and broken leg. 1t being night We
rode out Of our way about mile, and came
upon a shanty, where We thought to stay
but bless you, they did mt take in stran
gers - was glad Of it. for it was certain
: had we remained, 1t would have been decided
take in" After getting again in the road
we stumbled along through the darkness and
gloom Of the moaning pine forest, and on
{ the honor of our editorial ace, l thought i
possible we would have to camp; but dog
afar of, sent up his friendly howl, and then
bark, and then confusion Of noises, elosC
upon us
> a'Tis sweet TO hear the wateh-dog's honest barl
{ Bay deep-mouthd welcome, as we draw nea
homeo-
and in truth, in this case it was welcome
noise though it directed US only to a stranger
farmers cabin. We hailed--and there wa
something so like supper in the answer, tha
leapt from the buggy, concluding that here
we could stay-and we did. 1t was homell
2 fare.-buttcr-milk and corn-bread, spread b.
a great bare-footed woman,-and yet it wa
palitable hunger being great equalizer, a
! have found out by experience. | had
/, reasonable objection to the bed,-Or rathe
: my feet did,-founded upon the fact,--whieh
g by the way. was an expelliug one.--that thel
were unable to con6ne themselves to the pro
scribed limits.-We left early in the morn
J ing and after short drive, came to Deca
,, tur Newton Co. This is small, thougl
very neat place, their houses being general.
, painted. Met here Major Peyton, of Gala
tin,-another candidate for Vice Chancellor
Being still very tired, took to bed, to max
up for that rest which my little short countr.
friend had deprived me Of the last night
We found Baptist association in full blast
G and the speaking was deferred until the after
noon. A large crowd then assembled, ther
q being some so or go females present.
was an amusing crowd-One fellow particu
Ill. .tlrocfad nv attention by his muttel