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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

DEATH OF JUDaE JoHNsroN.-We regret to
learn that Judge Edward Johnston of Botetourt
died at Huntersville on Sunday morning last
whittier he had gone for the purpose of holding
the Pocahontas court. His disease was Pneu-
monia, which has been so fatally prevalent in
some portions of the country during the present
Spring. He was elected Judge twelve or thir-
teen years ago upon the accession of Judge
Allen to tie Bench of the Court OF appeals,
and was reelected by the people year ago
lie was pure and upright man. Others
might have excelled him in learning aud ability
but none in honesty of purpose.-Valley Star,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09
NEW YORK MapKUrS M M,

NEW YORK MARKETS, May Z, Pm
fLe!iR.-Ihe market for common descIiptons Of
u IS heavy and prices favor the urcaaser There is
pu' tl1 export demand and only very moderate nqu
~ 10Y nome CONSUMPTION.
,o moderate d. mand for southern Flour with sales of
400 bbls al Is 12a 25 ~ "
GRAM, The WHEAT market is firm but QUIET
In ,erior Gt n aessee at 81 20 a l 25.
FOR 90 there lisa pretty good export and fair dis.
VI "a demand and the market is very firm Sales
loooo bush at 65 G., TO- mixed Southern Ga Csc for
Js's-y. ' '''o"
ooFroSvTne markets. dull and prices favour pur-
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09
EXCHANGE BANK OF VIRGINIA..

EXCHANGE BANK OF VIRGINIA.
The following 10 a complste list Of the Direc-
tors, who were elected by the Stockholders Of
this institution, at the meeting on Wednesday,
for the ensuing twelve months. The Executive
appointments have yet to be made
NeRroLK
VIM w Sharp w Hardy,
Richard Dickson, VIM H Smith,
Charles Harris.
RICHMOND.
Jno Hobson, FBransord
L w Glazebrook, *John Jones'
PETERSBURG
Thos Ghoson. j B Cogbll
Sc Baptist, "Jos Hunt -
GAINESVILLE
John w Young, sc Williams,
+Jno Wimbish, @Jos g Spead.
ALEXANDRIA.
Robt Jameison, B Dainger6eld
Jas M Stewart, sRobt q Violet
ABINGDON
Jno Greenway *Thos L Preston,
Alex r Preston, *W YC White.
SALEM.
VIM Watts. B Pitzer,
AE Huff, ID Shanks.
WESTON.
j nj Bennett, Lewis Maxwell,
RIP Camden, *Mnter Bailey.
LrScHBURG.
Jno Meem, Chas Mosby
D Dean, Jr, James NJ Boyd.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

|s Senatorial Convention for Hardy, Hampshire
anmet at Capon Bridge 90 Friday the e2d, and
d Garrett Cunningham. Esq. OF Hardy. the
ne candidate ior the Senate of Virginia.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

SCARCITY TOBACCO PLaNrs-The planters of North
Carolina complain loudly of the scarcity of tobacco
plants and the Milford Chronicle fears over half
acrop will be planted in that region owing the
city of plants.
ALBEMARLE CONGRESSIONAL DIS
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29

THE WINE STATE.-A correspondent Of u
New York paper says that the Mcsilla valley
il already celebrated for its unequalIed grapes.
This territory. which Mexico desires u rake
possession Of. AFTER squanderng the money
which the Uuited States paid her for il, i ca-
pable Of producing wine enough to supply
the demand Of America and Europe, anl no'
inferior 10 quality u that Of Madeira if !, b.
attended to with care and skill. Tie grapes
arc Of the very best quality, and when proper
y cured. become the best raisins IN the world.
L Is from this scquesiered valley, The United
States and the rest Of the world will get the
wine that will throw Madeira and Sherry
wines far into the shade TIE missionary
houses Of the Jesuits ia California IN former
times were renowned for the excellence Of
their wines. which indeed, If we may believe
the accounts Of travellers excelled those Of
any other part Of the world.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
correspondence of the Reveille.

NfsRs. EDIToRs The writer hereof
"a himself taken TO task, in your last pa
n, by your correspondent /" Science" for a
communication which appeared in your issue
III l5ih inst. lie, she. or IL, speaks Of
i.s undersigned as being /" cross. grained, I" be-
tu'a he does ut think promiscuous crowd
&. brick.bat'. with distant manners. entitled
o e called pavement; or. because lie insin-
lre' tia, our streets were not designed BY
de founder Of our town to be used for hog
's1s; or, that it is not pleasant to have a
cv.bell ever ringing in ones ears. Now,
A,s.Fs Editors. | preferred to drop this sub
-, and still think that " il 5 not best to
~ IT, /. is bad enough, without being
siiFsol and if Nlr. Science does nj think so,
= Llm 90 and smell for himself.
II Science is terribly carried away with
P0s EIioit's lectures Now. have moth
n9 = ,ay about The merits Of the lectures Of
iai' truly scientific gentleman" | hope
l'y re good but guess that when the Pro-
l'''or begins to deyelope his theory, Of buy
and paying for certain scientific instru-
a'ais, which il is reported lac occasionally
.inias to BY way Of parenthesis, that Mr..
se'enee will be carried aicay again-not by
l' feelings Of delight at the unrayeliug Of
''aruse sciences, but By those doughty legs
! his, which stalk in boldly when its free
aing and when be takes to his heels. it's
ne 70 risk ice-crcam on his not taking that
als.Ealk
Bat dropping Mr.. Science. It is mystery
y ne bow anybody can get to the lecture
i9ol On fo9' One Of our most direct routes
'lai handsome building. carries you over
.'s Clearing, 10 front Of the "0ld Phcnix."
-o3si deep sloughs, and over high ridges. /
/! sars what a place for fellow that's
~ Messrs Editors. did you ever 20
-oag that way, Of a dark night. even sobey'
.a.ie Is but one species Of the human kind
= can survive passage through that fear
= a'lle' and that's stump speaker--one
'ueaily familiar with stumps. Aud, If you
's passed there at such an hour, have you
/" iouad yourself gronning at the thought
=, a every step, the "Old Phoenix "
'uli Be down upon you-not like thou
'.aa ot brick but perfect avalanche Of le-
s"ns Of rats. bcd-bugs. and lcather-wing
.'af Il, under the influence Of your horrible
'ishis, you run acFoss the street. yoa are
I Danger Of knocking down a rost, which
'ps up riekiy old fence. enclosing what
SUD 70 be The most valuable unimproyed
" u town. oh. Old Phuuixl despite the
zen eHd whisky and many mean dinners
ua'.a within your walls. in days long gone
4 would that you had never rison frou your
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29

REsULr OF THE VIRGINIA ELEc -toN.-
The late election in Virginia has resulted in
returning an entire Democratic delegation to
Congress. Charles Lewis. independent
Democrat, being clected in the llth district
over Snodgrass. nominated democrat, and
Sterrett. whig. The Legislature i also Dem
ocratic in both branches, but by a reduced
majority. Edward J. Armstrong. Archibald
Graham and Thomas j. Boyd, all Democrats
the last named independent. having defeat
ed Daniel, the regular Democratic nominee.
have been chosen to constitute the Board
Of Public Works. The following is list Of
the Congressman elect:
First district Thomas II. Bayly; "a, John
5. Millson; Sd. John s. Caskie 4th, VIM. u.
Goode; 5th. Thomas s. B1cock; 9Th Pau
lus Powell 9TH, William Smith Sth Charles
J. Faulkner; 9th, John Letcher; lOih, z.
Kidwell; llth. Charles S. Lewis 18th, II.
4. Edmonson; 18Th, Fayctte McMullen.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29
Good T er.
br CHARLES swAls.

There's rot a cheaper thing on earth,
Nor yet one half 50 dear;
III, worth more than distinguished birth,
nr thousands gained year.
ltieads the bOy a new delight;
Tls virtues iirmest shield;
Ana adds more beauty 70 the right
Tan al the stars may yield.
i,raseih poverty content;
Ia sorrow whispers peace;
fisasfl from heaven sent
Tor morials 70 increase.
/. ,nee,s you with a smile at morn;
l,ls'le you 70 repose;
A lower lo peer and peasant born,
An everlasting rose.
charm 10 hanish grief away,
10 snatch the brow from care;
Tam tears TO smiles. make dullness gay
Spreads gladness everywhere.
And vet It's cheapas summer dew,
That gems the lily's breast;
A ialisman for love, as true
As ever man possessed.
Assmiles the rainbow through the cloud
Naen threatening storms begin,
Al music mid the tempest loud,
That still is sweet way wins
As Swings an arch across the tide,
Whre waves conflicting foam,
s. comes this seraph 10 our side,
Iais angel Of our home.
Wha, may this wondrous spirit be,
With power unheard before
tbs charm, this bright Divinity
Good tempeT-nothing more.
Good temper tits the choicest gin
That woman homeward brings.
And can the poorest peasant lift
To bliss unknown t. kings.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29
Dark Spots.
A SUFFERER.

To tie Editors Of the ReUellke-
GENTLEMEN 1T was with the deepest
feelings Of commiscraiion for the SORROWS Of
fellow mortal. that read in your paper Of
the 18th inst, the very lacrymose article Of
" A Sufferer, in which he, in classic, though
paintive strains. describes the difficulties which
he and other neatly dressed church-goers"
have to encounter on Sunday. IN winding
their way" "along tie main thoroughfares to
ono Of our leading churches" Alas. thought
l. what a horrid picture" Of Port Gibson
must strangers sketch on the tablet Of their
imaginaiions as they, in a ar-of land, read
in the columns Of the Reveille" Of awful
smells sights and sounds" beautiful alliiera-
ton J narrow pavements," along which
neatly dressed church-goers" march in "sin-
gle fle"-" bObbiug up and down" stump.
ing their toes (barefooted p against brick
bats" &c. Now. sirs, this must be awful. !"
not only 10 be smelt, and seen and heard, but
also to be fslt, especially BY him whose bob
bing up and down" results from having "a
brick IN his hat lin which case, to stump
bis toe against briek-bai. would be very like
ly 10 cause I" A Sufferer TO bob dos0a with
out being able to bob up again.
But to add to the beauty of the picture"
this elegant writer, describes in graphic style,
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29
From the Family Friend
" ) acrifice every other Considera-
tion to getting Married"
NJ ELLEN LOUISE.


What in the world did you say tLat for
| declare, such advice is impudent. to say the
least about it. Just as if you did not know
,hat | wasn't out Of pantalettes. before it was
told NE every time | ran across the floor, that
gentlemen did not like romping girls, aud
never would get married, If didn't Get more
quiet Not get married why, | can't re.
member when 4 9 thought wasn't the very
concentration and concentration Of all possible
horrors.
| cant remember when my every act hal
not for its ruling motive thou MAN seest me -
Oh the insufferable fortunes I've endured
when curl papers would not let me sleep
o'nights. The way I've laced myself into
such Lilliputian that there wasn't enough
Of me TO fasten a mantilla 70, and had to
stay in the house on windy days, because the
least Whit would incontinently put me aud
my gaiter boots in not agreeable proximity
to the stars.
How | have consulted fortuUe-tellers,
dreamed over wedding-cake, and searched
wood and wood for four.eayed clover.
How I've chained myself down to the piano,
when didn't know Nelly Bly, from Corinth.
or Yankee Doodle from Old Hundred.
have kept albums and locks Of hair. | have
consulted masculine taste, and most sedulous-
". When gentleman did not like yellow,
[ discarded il for green and when another
condemned that, l submissively retreated to
sky-blue.
am sure I've been good-natured nev-
er knowingly disagreed with hat in my life,
and I've suffered martyrdlm from a thousand
little vexatlons, rather than even annoy crea-
tion's Lords with my complaints. | have
been devoutly blind to all manner Of physical
sung the praises OF squiut
eyes. aud revered the majesty Of bald heads,
but alas here am lhiriy-six years old-you
need not laugh. should like to know how
you are going to prove I'm more than that,
you spiteful creature. know what leaf |
tore out Of the family bible. last week-thir-
ty-slx years old, and I've worked all my life
For this one end. aud seen hundred girls,
who did not take half 50 much palms. get mar
-ied without SO much as asking me to be
and now just as it wasn't un'
happy enough. you 90 aud advise me, as It IN
nockery, to sacriics. as I've all along been
loing, every earthly consideration to getting
married. Oh, dears'
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29

VALUABLE REcPEs.-'To become Rich
Save your money aud scar you conscience.
To become Wise = Eat, sleep and say
nothing
To become Popular-.Join the strougcs.
church. and all secret societies.
To become Respected = Say yes" to
every other mans opinion. aud have none OF
your own.
To become exalted to a little Ofice-Be
ready az all times to act tool for Dig"
men
To become Poor-De honest aud voil OF
suspicion.
To become Insane-Speak your sentiments
without consulting the oraclcs.
10 become Unfortunate - Print your
thoughts
10 become Slanderod-Eiit a paper aud
tell the truth
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29

ARTsrccEAcY.-There arc mcn-we blush
to call them men-who turn up their noses
at the mechanic and humble laborer. Being
literally educated. they look wirh sort Of
contempt on those who in some eases have
contributed 70 their support You need
not despise a spinning wheel, said an old
lady to her pomp0us son, one day. for many
a night have | worked at it to get money to
send you to school," There are women too,
who will not touch needle with their deli.
cate hands, who laugh at the poor and indus.
triOus, who learn trades, or work in factories,
for living 10 how unrefned they are"
she says with scornful smile. as she longes
on the sofa, reading the last pink novel; We
once knew lady-(shall we call her lady p
of this complexion She was loudly bella.
boring poor, hard-working girl. calling her
low aud unreined Why" said she, ''her
father was nothing but a mechanic" " Yes, =
remarked woman present. her father was
a mechanic. | knew him well, for he lived
in the same neighborhood with your mother.
when she went out washing There reader,
if you had been present. you would have seen
a strange confusion Of face. and heard vain
attempt T. utter something too prickly tocome
out. Il stuck in her throat. When we hear
men or rwomen speak lightly Of the industrious
part Of The community, we feel just like ira
cling back their geneaogy. We have done
80 IN several instances, and you would be
surprised at what we learned. The most
nrlstocratic man Of our acquaintance is the
grandson Of fiddler; the prouiest woman.
The daughter Of a wash.woman. It betrays
lack Of good sense TO coaiema OF look with
on any virtuous person, however
poor he or she may be. The wise aud good
respect and love goplness wherever il is
understandable Nelrs.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29

HUMAN NATURE How prone Is poor hn-
man nature to exalt itself; and how do the
humble take pleasure in placing themselves
in the same catalogue with the great. A little
piece Of straw. once floating on a stream be-
side lordly apple. was heard to exclaim.
Oh. how we apples swim" Lessiug, the
great German fabulist. tells Us good story Of
hare, who. in large company Of beasts
having heard the elephant say that though Of
such vast size the sight of little mouse filled
him with uncomfortable terror, replied, 1T
i just 50 with me !: that accounts for the
great tear entertain Of the dogs"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29

AT HoME IN THE EvENING. What meal.
culable mischief TO the youthful mind, is the
improper spending Of the evenings In the
evening quiet of home, the youth inds secu-
r;ty from the temptations Of misconduct and
all improper desires are banished BY its scenes
aud recreations
When the youth goes forth in darkness, il
is a temptation in its pathway TO engage in
miSchievousness and often disgracaful conduct.
What we see is deplorable enough. but this
is lost IN comparison 10 that which is not re-
vealed to the public eye--multitudes blasting
their prospects for honor aud usefulness. BY
running uncared for iu the evenings.
Parents, who value their own comfort and
the unimpaired success Of their offspring,
should mark the obligations which their posi-.
tion has imposed. They should learn that the
fairest flowers uf social life must bloom in the
atmosphere Of home and by kindness and
gentle restraint enforce this wholesome truth.
In youth. the soul is pliable 70 the influence
Of parental care then It may entwiue the
tendrils Of young affection around the stately
forms Of truth aud virtue. love and admire
tie family group. drawn within the circle Of
converse and instruction; then is diffused
Hopes halcyon eye over the path Of youth
then are pointed ont upon the plains Of life
the rocks and quick-sands upon which many
a youth has wrecked.
Sabbath evenings are blessings indeed -
they gather the family around the social
hearth, and all are raised to the exalted level
Of truth BY the purity Of thought that is
awakened; they are invested with capacity
from on high, to assist each other on in the
paths that lead to honor, glory, and immor-
tality.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29
Eighteen To-day.
BY ELLEN LOUISE.

Ny birthday! Here 90 drifting down
the stream Of time, with the wrecks floating
upon its swollen tide, and the buried hopes
sleeping beneath. ike cntomb.d human crca-
tir's. lifting up pale. liyd faces. and staring
with their tixed, CHASTITY eyes Here and
there, bedded in pearls and coral. lie tufts Of
old-time memories-the hearts f0rget-me-
H1fs
rs look behind nc, see dim, shalowy
floating islands Of pleasure, peopIed with
forms that have made glorious my dreams .
Aud there beyond, rise cold grey cliffs
where in unguarded. Wild. mad hours Of
sorm and tempest, and have been trans.
fixed with thunderbolts, and woke to life
again, BY the fierce cries Of demons
But hand Of mercy has drawn veil be-.
fore the joys and sorroxs of the past. Il is a
bright. rosy veil Of mist. aud they CLEAN
iaintly through it. like the dim. soft outlines
Of far-off picture but the joys make not
my heart beat quicker. nor do the griefs
bring hack pangof fear. My Father looks
on me from Heaven, and the past, with its
sins and errors is a dead body, cold corpse.
Il cannot rise again to haunt me am strong
now, aud my heayt sings, though my tired
feet bear me onward as chief mourner. at the
burial Of days that were Fam. Friend.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29

T5-Among the resolutions adopted b. the
Alabama Wing State Convention. which as
sembled at Montgomery, few days ago, to
nominate State officers was the following
RcS0lred, That we will oppose to the ut
most Of our ability. the annexation Of addi-
tional territory to the United States, unless
the equal rights Of the South in such territory
shall bc expressly guaranteed BY the articles
Of eeccssi0n.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29

THe WIDow OF GEN. HARRlsoN.-The
estimable widow Of Gen. Harrison still occu.
pies portion Of the old mansion at North
Bcnd, Ohio, where she is watched over By
tho fial care Of the family Of Col. Taylor.
The present Harrison estate consists OF eight
hundred acres at North Bend. aad four hun
dred and twenty at che mouth Of the Miami.
The properly is as yet undivided, though il
is the mention Of the heirs to eject divis-
ion the ensuing season.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29
P 0 q r r. Z
Wd,,en for the Port Gibson Reycille.
THE DEPARTED.
~ NICHOLAS NANNY.

=. N tbe passing breeze was horne
r. l,rk's glad song 10 greet the morn,
81, loved one Welded up her breath.
~ ,wceily iell asleep 10 death -
r..nsraitg dawned on the brow q day,
!, lie sp,lii.laud she had SCARED away.
srssal cod is that brow Of care
e,oss las fed from her auburn hair
Ne,s., before Deaths fatal dart,
,fless lonn-a pulseless hcartl
n, .pir. has passed the golden portal,
"a oined the throHg Of saints immortal
r.sm earthly cares she is at rest,
+ ,he heavenly home Of the sainted blesti
H.lL. June. 1883
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29

10 An Irish officer upon seeing beauti-
ful picture sketched upon wall iu America.
exclaimed. ut is a god painting-but il was
never done in America "0h. sir, says his
triend "don't you soc it is on solid wall.
and therefors must have been done in this
country" Ah. replies he, " i see that
plain enough. but only meant that the man
who did il was mover in America, I"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29

FASHIONABLE MANNERs.-Therc is set
Of people whom | cannot bear-the pinks Of
fashionable prOpriety every word is
precise, and whose every movement is uaex-
eeptionabe but who. though versed in all
the categcries Of polite behavior. have not a
particle Of soul or cordiality about them
We allow that their manners may be abun-
dantly correct. There may be elegance in
every gesture. and gracefulness in every po-
stion; not a smile out Of place, and not a
step that would not bear the measurement Of
the severest scrutiny. This is all very fine ;
but what | want is the heart and gaiety Of So
cial intercourse-the fraukness that spreads
case and animation around 1.-THE eye that
speaks affability to all, that chases timidity
from every bosom, and tells every man in the
company to be conf lent and happy. This is
what conceive to BE- virtue Of the text, and
not the sickcnng f)rmality Of those who walk
by rule, and would reduce the whole human
life to wirebound system Of misery aud con-
Straint.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29
WASHINGTON .lnne 1fh

ANOTHER GARDNER COMMISSION. - a
Commission composed Of Captain NJ. Nor
decia, and several other officers Of the Army
have been ordered to proceed to Mexico with
instructions which have not been made public.
but the object is supposed to be tho further
investigation Of the Gardner claims
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29

gT~"I guess you mean b bring up that
are young Que to be pretty sharp at a bargain,
said fellow 70 woman who WAS rocking and.
singing With al her might to little respon-
sibility." "Why 2" said she. "'Cause you
keep bawliug ~ ioW baby, By. lol0 baby
into his ears all the time.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29

IL Which, my dear lady, 90 you think
the merrest place in the world y That
Immediately above the atmosphere that sur
rounds tie earth, | should think" =" And
why so" Because | am told that there
all bodies loose their gravity"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29

1y-"My principal method for defeating
heresy." says john Newton, :" is by establish
ing truth An individual proposes to Gil
bnshel with tares; now, if can Gil it frs:
with wheat, defy his attempts"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-06-29

.1y-At the Tom Moore supper. on the eve-
ming Of the 30th ulf,. at Boston, ex- Mayor
Quincy, while descanting upon the Irish char
acter. observed that although he had never
been az Cork, he bad seen so many dralo-
ings Of il that evening. be felt himself almost
M Irisbman"