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The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-12
EDITH M AY:
OR
The Mistake of a Lifetime.
by FANNY FERN.

A lovers quarrel A few hasty words,
formal parting between two hearts, that Meth
er time nor distance could ever disunlte then
a lifetime
Edith Nav stood before me in her bridal
dress. The world@as made to believe she
was happy and heart-whole. | knew better;
7 knew that no woman who had once loved
Gilbert Ainslie could ever forget him, least Of
all such as Edith. She was pale as snow
wreath; and bent her head as gracefully as a
water lilly, in recognition Of her numerous
friends and admirers.
What a sacrifcem the latter muttered
between their set teeth "What sacrifice"
my heart muttered back
Mr. Jefferson was an ossitied old bachelor.
He had but one idea in his head, and that
was, how to make money. There was only
one thing he understood equally well, and that
was, how to keep it. He was singular, prim,
cold. and precise; mean, grovelling, contemp-
iible and cunning,
And Edith! Our precious Edith, whose
lovers were "legion." Edith with her pas
sionate heart, her beauty, grace, taste and re-
fnement; Edith to owe love and honor to
such asoulless block 1t made me shudder to
think of it. | felt as though his very gaze
was proclamation!
Well. the wedding was over, and she was
installed mistress of Jefferson House. She had
fine dresses, fine furniture, fne equlpage,
and the stupidest possible incumbrance, IN the
shape Of husband
Mr.. Jefferson Jones was very proud OF ms
bride, firstly, because she added to his impor-
tance, secondly, because he plumed himself
not little in bearing off so dainty prIze.
1t gave him malicious pleasure to meet her
old admirers, with the graceful Edith upon
his arm. OF course, she preferred him to
them all; else, why did she marry him!
Then how deferental she was in her man
ner since their marriage; how very polite, and
how very careful to perform her duty to the
letter. Mr.. Jones decided, with his usual ac-
umen. there was no room for doubt on that
point He noticed, indeed, that her giriish
gaiety was gone; but this was decided nm
proyement, according to bis views. She was
Mrs. Jones, and meant to keep all whlskered
popinjays at respectful distance ne taised" .!
And 50 through those intermidable eve
nings, Edith sat, playing long stupid games
of chess with him, or listening q to ms galns
or losses in the way of trade; or reading po..
Gtical articles Of which the words conveyed
no ideas 10 her absent mind. 90
She walked through the busy streets, lean
ING on his arm, with an Unseen fornl ever AZ
her side and slept (God forgive her next his
heart, when hers was far aToy! But when
she vas alone no human eye q read sad g
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-12
@NGNNGMAa e
BEWARE or TIE WIDOW.

The widow is dangerous thing,
With soft, black, shining curls,
And looketh more bewitching
Than host of romping girls;
Her laugh is so delicious
So knowing, clear, besides
You'd never dream her thinking
Soon to become bride.
Her dress, though made of sable,
Gives roundness to her form
A touch of something thoughtful,
A witching, winning charm
And when she sits down by you
With quiet, easy grace,
A tear may fall mbidden,
Or a smile light up her face.
Her voice is soft melodious,
And lute-like in its tone;
She sometimes sighs, "'Tis dreadful
To pass through life alone Y
Then she'll tell you-you remind her
Of the loved one dead and gone;
Your step, your form, your features
Thus the widow will run on.
Oh listen, yet be careful,
For well she plays her part;
Her lips distil the nectar
That doth enslave the heart;
Be guarded, or she'll win you
With sighs, and smiles, and tears,
And when you are safely welded
She may box your silly ears
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-12
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TERMS:
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or four dollars, if payment be delayed until
the expiration Of six months.
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The usual discount made to yearly advertis-
ers. Where the number of insertions are not
marked, they will be continued during the
pleasure Of the publisher, and charged ac-
cordingly.
ANNOUNCING CANDIDATES, for State Offices.
$40 90; for County Offices, SIS OO-invariably
in advance.
Book, AND jon WoRK, of all description.
executed at this office, at New Orleans pri-
ees, with neatness and despatch.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-12

WHAT AAxEs A Man The longer live
the more certain ! am that the great differ
ence between men, the great significant is en-
ergy ingincible determination, an honest pur-
pose once fixed, and then victory. These
qualities will do any thing that can bedone in
the woFld; and no talents, no circumstances.
no opportunity viii make tvo-legged crea-
ture an,au without Il.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-12

CHEAP AND DEAR.---At large dinner par
" somebody asked the rich Jew banker, Roths-
child, TO take venison. @No,' said the Baron,
Il never eats wcnison | don't think II ish 30
coot mutton" Aoh," said the Baron's friend
= wonder at your saying 30; If mutton were
better than venison, why does venison cost
80 much moro r. ,~Vy,H replied the Baron,
u will tel you WIN dish world de peoples
always prefers vat ish deer to vat ish skerp.p
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-12

Rg- Dickens Household Words maintains
that in every seventy years we have bnt aboat
fifteen for labor Ho deiuets the remainder
for sleep, eating amusements dr., &c.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-12

GTThe amount Of Coffee shipped from
Rio Janerio during the year 1852, 70 all parts
of the world, wss 1,95o,oo0 bags.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-12
ET FannyFern thinks editors ought not
q COMPLAIN "A tHsif manner of life. Who gets

E4T Fannykern THINKS editors ought not
to complain ofthAif manner Of life. Who gets
all the big turiips and the monster potatoes
and the choice wines and first rate hams, and
tickets at concerts, balls, DC, &c, DC.
Now Mrs. or Miss Fern, did you ever get
one of these big tunips or monster potatoes
Did YOU ever receive ham, or wine, or any
thing at all in this line Of gifts
You hayel Well, then, did you ever eat
the turnip, or drink the wine, or eatthe ham
OF course YOU did not. You know as well as
we do that half the time these articles sent to
editors Of papers are nor worth the salt and
water It would take to cook them. The editor
feels bound in politeness to notice their receipt
and the persnn who sends them, knowing this
Is glad to ge:. notice Of bis articles without
hinselfsufsring the loss Of agood one Of them.
These remarks apply as frequently to books,
ard other portables, as the hams and Fanny
Fern knows it. Ifshe does not She "orter- =
AZ. o. Picay0pe.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-12

crets her small white hands elasped in ago
ny, and her fair head beat to the very dust
1rds he not GEngedg
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-12

HERscuEt and Newton, were men Of intel
lectual substance; FeneloD and Wesley, Of spir-
itual substance Luther was man Of moral
substance /; Howard Of benevolent substance.
Some men arc weighty in substance because
oftheir riches some because they are fat; but
the weightest Of all is the high, noble.minded
man, influenced largely by spiritual force for
all men weigh in the moral world according
to their energy, morality, goodness Of heart,
greatness OF sohl, and christian humanity. ALI
mans seliishness, assumption, pretensions. op-
preston de-, detract from the true substance
Of the man, and deduct from his weight accor-
dinghy. Wellington, when he was born per.
haps did uot weigh more than ten pounds, but
when he died he weighed down England and
more than hafof Europe The same thought
might be applied 10 ourown Thomas Jefferson:
aud so Of Newton, who hung lightly on the
steel-yafJ whanhe went on his tour Of inyes-
tigation among the planets but before he
died he weighed the planets upon the steel
yard Ct bis logic
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-12

PHYSICAL LADoR.--WhO can explain the
phenomenon asks the New York Tines,
why it is that when man has made himself
by course Of honest, physical industry, his
children should blush TO be thought laborers
in the same linel Or il he has only acquired
a competence, and is respected by them, why
should they feel 10th to confess TO the necos-
sity Of the same employmenBl
The Indians child is never ashamed 10 con
fess that his sire once wandered through the
same forests that he now royes in, and brought
down the bounding stag with his arrow. The
son Of the warrior never deems it discreditable
that his parent was weary with long watches
and faint with forced marches. The sons Of
those who earned their bread by laboring with
the pen, arc not often ashamed that their fa-
thers spent long nights and days, in sum
moning into being thoughts for other mems
reading, and opinions for the guidance Of
their generation.
But brain work Is no more honorable Sc pre-
than handiwork. II Is no less toilsome and
wearying TO labor at the desk, to deal out
goods at the counter, 10 pore over niusty pa
pers for the fees Of client 10 run at the beck
Of every sufferer, and 10 deal out alternate
promises and threats 70 The wicked and the
good, than TO be ones own master through
out the day, and TO sustain healthful state
ofbody and mind, and earn an easy livelihood,
by physical labor.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-12

SoRE THRoAr--Tle daily use Of cold water
applied 70 the neck, has been recommended a.
a security against this troublesome ailment.
The following testimony on this subject is Ia
ken from one Of the letters Of Sir Walter Scott,
as published in Lockhaft's life: "When
was subject little to core throat, | cured my
self Of that tendency by sponging my throat.
breast and shoulders every morning with the
coolest water could ret.H
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-12

G1- Mother" said little shaver the other
day, Il know what | would do, II was at sea
and the men Bereall starving, and they should
draw lots to see who should be killed and eat
en-, and It should be rne--l'd jump into the
water.n aBaLn said his mother, /" they viii
hsh you up" NO" said be. ''for / wouldn't
bite"
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-12

ESr lie sat before low table, and his pale
fingers clutched with conyalsiye energy tho
handle Of a knife. Ills brows wcrv knit, and
bis lips were tightly couiprAel, while the
wild and unsettled expression Of his eyes
seemed to indicate the desperate purpose that
Sas FISHING through hi excited brain
Suddenly be held the gliltering steel 10 the
light he felt of its keen edge and tapenng
point then with startling energy, he raised
the fatal knife on high, and plunged il into
the breast Of ---roast goosel Tho gravy
ran out in torrents, and the half fsmished
young gentleman left behind him as monu-
ment oi his proves, pyramid Of bonesl
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-12
number, as.
Gleanings.

The mould Of mans tOr,une IS in his
own hands.
Avoid the man who says the world owes
him living.
If You dislike people, shun their society
but not express your dislike, or utter COM
plants against them.
Truth is rock Of strength sufficient to
bear the universe; error, Eaife in which bodies
sink in proportion 10 their gravity
But for pride many man who AIS in
the poor.houss porch to-day, might have rest
ed In the shadow Of his own hoase hold tree.
1t is hard to be civil to an unthankial
person; ii Is like feeding an i'll natured dog
that snarls. while ho takes his food from your
own hands
"A coquetie treats lover like a bouquet.
carries him about certain time for amusefnnt
or shov, aHa then picks him quietly 70 pieces.
1t is the common custom Of the world TO
follow example rather than precept; but it
would be the safer course TO learn by precept
rather than example,
The "breathihg ship" Ericsson arrived at
New York on the llth ult, having made
most satisfactory passage, and worked fully
equal TO the expectations Of those ON board.
Tho frat class hotels in Boston are about
to raise the prices Of board so cents and the
second class 25 cents per day, and on regular
boarders from so cents TO So week.
Captain suttcr (the early settler In Cali
iornia,) has leased his farm, and is stated that
he intends 10 return to Switzerland with hts
family.
AT the last dates from Jamaica, the small
rox was very prevalent Id Westmoreland.
In Grenada the sugar crop has been ra-
ther delayed.
--Letters from Montevideo, to the 10th Of
February have been received at Boston. The
city OF Buenos Ayres was still closely besieged,
having been IN that situation five weeks.
There has been o slight shock Of an earth
quake at st. Kits, on the 2lst JANUARY, and
fears were entertained that there would be
renewal of the visitation.
Accounts from Rome mention that Father
Roothaan, the General Of the Josuits, Is on his
death bed.
Tho Columbus (Ga) Times estimates the
loss sustained by the citizens Of that city in
the late hail storm, at nearly 100000.
Mr. 7. Donahoe, editor OF the Boston
Pilot is said TO be worth 100000.
MIR. Marsh our minister to Constanslnople,
and his wife were at Florence, Tuscany, about
the middle Of January.
The very extravagant idea that Sir. John
Franklin and his crews are yet coasting around
amongst the icebergs Of that terra incognita
nj the NORTH strikes us as one, at least Of the
popular fallacies Of the day We doubt not
however, but that the fate Of the voyagers viii
yet be known, for man will never rest until he
secs into the mysteries Of the North Pole.
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DIR. Mnrris, unlirraaarx.

MO, 81 SOUTH GAY STREET, BETWEEN Sc
~ ooND AND LOMBARD STREETS, ALT mo RE.
safe and speedy cure effected, or no money re-
quired. Over twenty years experience in the
DR.. HARMS to insure sound and speedy cure in
any of these complaints. His remedies free
from disgusting Oils Balsums, poisonous Com
pounds of Mercury, and injurious Drugs, which
so often lead to exposure, rendering the unhappy
sufferer an INVALID FOR LIFE.
THIS INFIRMARY, celebrated throughout the
UNION for the etectual cure ofall classes of Secret
Diseases, in the shortest time ever accomplished
by PROPER AND SAFE REMEDIES, was established
in this City over thirteen years ago. Refge
from Quackery. No public notice OF this Insitu-
ton would be required, were it not for the num-
Der of strangers in large city exposed to impo-
sition from the illuring habits of Mock DocToRs.
who promise anything to enticc patients to their
Whited Scpulchers.
ENFEEEL MANHOOD, may here find u GER
renovating the MENTAL AND PHYSICAL POWERS, and
removing all organic disability. with other evils,
entaied by CERTAIN sCECRET HABIT, are limo
cent in action, certain in effect, and unsurpassed
by any discovery of the age.
TO FEMALES.-Dr. IL. has given particular
attention to Female Diseases. Ills cXpe rience
enables him to relieve SAFELY AND SPEEDILY, all
Irregularities, Nervous Derangement, Constitu-
tionnl Weakness General Debility ,GGc.
~ Prompt attention given to letters, and
treatment marked with skill and dclicacy.
"a Communications sacredly inviolnte-
Distant persons cured Mt home, by addressing
DIR. GORDON HARRIS, Baltimore, (LETTERs
POST PAlD.) Medicines sent in any direction by
mail
- Avoid advertising quacks, who boast Of
UNIVERSITY HONOR, that exists only in fancy. and
apply at once to Dr.. Gordon Harris. who promi-
ses no more than he can perform, and makes rO
charges if IL cure is not effected.
Baltimore, July 2Oth, 1SJ5.-1y.
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Fits! Fits! Fits!
THE VEGETABLE EXTRACT PILLS.

| ENOR the cure of Fits. Spasns Cramps and all
Il Nervous and Constitutional Diseases,
Persons who are labOring uE.ler this distressing
malady, will find the Vegetable Epleptic Pills -
be the only Remedy ever discovered for curing
Epilepsy. or Falling Fits
These Pills possess specific action On the ner-
vous system. and although they are prepared es-
pecially for the purpose of Curing Fits they will
be found of especial benefit for all persons atct-
ed with weak nerves or whose nervous system has
been Frustrated or shattered from any cause what
ever; in fact it is almost impossible to convey an
adequate idea of the speedy and almost miracu .
lous results which these Pills effect in the dis,as-
ed, broken down and prostra ted nervous systems
Persons who were all Institute, weakness and de-
bIlty before their use, at once become robust and
auu of energy. No matter whether the constitu-
ton has been broken down by excess weak by
nature, or debiiitated by sickness their effect nm
on the nerves is equaly certain and apparent
As these Pills are composed of some of most ey-
Pensive materials in the MateTia Mesliea II will
be impossible to leave them around the eounrrv
on agency rs common Patient medicines usuaIly
are. But in order 70 let the afflicted in the mos.
remote parts of the country have chance to oh
tain them they will be sent by mail, FREE OF
TAGE. to any part of the United States or any
country with hich the United States has postal.
arrangements. on the receipts Of a remittance.
PRIcEs-Vegetable Extract Epileptic Pills "a
per box, or two boxes for So.
All orders must be addressed, postpaid. to
SETH 5. HANCE
los Baltimore street, Baltimore. Nd.
Unpaid Letters not taken from tho ofiee- IA
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Fifty Dollars Forfeit.

INK. uU NIER will forfeit 500 II failing to cure
II any case of secret disease that NAV come I'M
der his care no matter how long standing or af-
tlicting. Either sex are invited to his private
rooms, IS North Seventh Street, Phlad'a.. with
out fear of interruption from other PATIENTS
Strangers and others who have been unfortunate
in the selection of physician invited to call
lMPoTENCY.-Through Uurestrained Indulgence
of the passions, by excess sclfabuse, the evils
are numerous. Premature fmpotcncy. involun-
tary seminal discharges, wasting of the organs
loss of memory, distaste for female society, &c
neral debility, or constitutional arrangements are
sure to follow. If necessary, consult the doctor
with confidence; he offers perfect cure.
READ AND REFLECT.-The afflicted would do
well to reflect before trusting their health and
happiness, and in many cases their lives. in the
hands of physicians ignorant of this class of ma
ladies. 1t is certainly impossible for one man to
understand all the ills the human family are sub
iect to. Every respectable physician has his pc
culiar branch, in which he is more successful
than his brother professors, and to that he de-
votes most of his time and study.
YEARS OF PRACTICE, exclusively devoted to the
study and treatment of diseases of the sexual or
gans, together with ulcers upon the body, throat
nose or legs, pains in the head, or bones. mcrcu-
rial Rheumatism. structures, gravel Irregularities
diseases arising from youthful excuses. or mpu-
rites OF the blood, whereby the constitution has
become enfechlcd. enables the Doctor to offer
speedy relief to all who may place themselves IN
der his care.
Medicine forwarded to any part of the United
StateS-Prico s. and $40 per package. se29 "
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Books, Aencies &c.
THE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA
Fire :aanqH Marine Insurance
C0HanpaRlY.

WILL. issue.Polieies on all kinds of PROP
Wv ERTY, MERCHANDISE, &C., nj fAiA
and EQUITABLE rates. go.
The attention of the citizens of Virginia Is espe
eially invited to this Company as Home lhsllsn
tion based upon ample capital, and guaranteed oy
the best differences and conducted on the sure
test principles ofequity, justice and economy
HoME OFFIoE-Winehester, ya.-fresioenl
JOS s. Carson Secretary, C. S. Funk; Aetuyt
o. E. Bresee.
DIREoroRs.-Jcs. s. Carson. Jas. p. Rely Il
II. Mcguire, Jas. II. Burgess Lloyd Logan, John
Kerr and n. W. Richardson.
j. C. HAZELETT,
Agent for Western Virginia.
TESTIMONIALS.
Winchester, May 81, 1858.
We, the undersigned, being solicited to give our
opinion as to the character and standing OF the
Insurance Company of the Valley of Virginia,
have no hesitation in saying that we have the Mt
most confidence in the ability and integrity hel
President and Directors of that Company
The fact that we have insured our WProP
ty in the Company, is perhaps the strongest evil
dence can give as to our opinion of its merits.
]. II. SHERRARD, Cash. Farmers Bank. of Va.
Hon. ]. NJ. MASON, U. s. Senator.
JACOB SENSENY. Esq. Merchant. Winchester.
T. a. TIpBALL, Pres't of Blk of Valley of Va.
WHEELING REFERENcEs-Logan, Carr d. Co.
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Medicines.
$500 CRnallenng e.

Whatever concerns the health and happiness of
the people is at all times of the most valuable inn
portance / take It for granted that every person
viii do all in their powert to save the lives of their
children, and that every person win endeavor TO
promote their own health, at all sacrifices. feel
It my duty TO solemnly assure you that WORMS
according - the opinion of tbs most celebrated
physicians, are the primary causes of q large ma
jority of diseases to which children and adults are
LIABLE If you have an appetite continually cham
geable from one kind of food TO another, bad
breath, pain In the stomach. picking at the nose,
hardness and fullneSs of the belly dry cough,
fever, pnlse irregular-remembcr that all these
denote WORMS, and yon should at once apply