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The Gonzales inquirer. [volume] (Gonzales, Tex.) 1853-current, 1853-09-03
The Railroad.

Hear what the San Antonio Ledger SAYS IL
regard TO our contemplated Railroad 1t vii
be seen that the Editor of that journal enter
iaius pretty much the same views that we do
concerning that noble enterprise:
"0ur COMMUNICATE under the signature o
az Stakeholder" docs wrong in drawing tn,
Inference, that VIC would intimate the San An
tonic aud Gulf Railroad would not be built I'M
der present auspices. We aver ignorance Of,
the subject. From Stockholders" own show
ing, they cnioy facilities enough To prcdicat,
loans sufficient for the purpose. We urged il
our meek article the necessity of combna
ton Of all parts of the State 80 effect the con
struction ola great State trunk Means drawn
from particular and miuor sections will mill
tate against our scheme Wchavc ever rcgar
dcd Galvcstonas the only real point OF cntr,
in Texas. M matter. Anything for coas
communication. We must have csrcss. III,
contract has hccn made So there the matter
ends, unless the Stockholders release them
selves fio,n their bombed liability hy due cours,
1T law. The general feeling among us is I,
obtain Read at all hazards even though
Jones and pcv,nc pocket millions Of profit -
Men say IL the present contract he annullc,l
years will clapse ere a succc~stul plan DC adop
ted, Then again, there viii bc most rcspcc
table resistance to the collection of suhserip
tons Tho contract will lac attacked IN court,
II justice II is The daty If a decent newSpa
per 10 publish such TRUTHS We shall ,io it
We want any Road The one Sconcst huil
mcsts our approval We vet contend for ,l,,
absorbing trunk, \ Pacific Railroad forever
The Gonzales inquirer. [volume] (Gonzales, Tex.) 1853-current, 1853-09-03

Twas ns,s-Thc tel.eweT tcn,ssks fsoa ,bc
q nsl,s, shos ,hs, that s;,s Is ,ce'sases dspcp-
dsp, apon Texas &c ,'cs ~appls eft~cf,
Zee soms months past ,hc er>ssrt part ~ the
beef sssa ia eot nsskei hos hses isoagi, icn.
fcssN 1tuagA Net ~ the s-ess qasb,s. 80 &C
ccant e shs ,sfesssgs II transportation tAlS t>el
epnsasasi<,a FSsasy ~aie. The srrs aasasiss q,
ss,sie shs,a has ts~a drives sstSs TIE r.ssas 10
tsStswoss, bssv tsfs str~tssss assn,aisks~l The
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se srs. 10 Es~ss ssSssasc. sierss>isas sf~sa the
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The Gonzales inquirer. [volume] (Gonzales, Tex.) 1853-current, 1853-09-03

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The Gonzales inquirer. [volume] (Gonzales, Tex.) 1853-current, 1853-09-03

BLEEDING AT TIM NoSE - Relieving that the
following might he useful 10 our readers we
give 1t publicity. \ gentleman of our county
Informs us that a few days since, one of his
children was suddenly seized with violent
bleeding at the nose, which continued for sew
sral hours, notwithstanding the efforts tha,
were made TO check il. \ ncighbor living near
'y, being informed oc the situation of the child
procured small mushroom, commonly known
IS the decfts ssHH Ter, which contains a fine.
~ pulScrised substance This, as hc directed.
was broken Immediately under the childs
ncsc, the powder entered the noStrilS. aud the
hlce'iiog was stopped instantly \ tay or
two aNcr J, hsokc cut sirvsh, ami q Scccud al.
m'n,siration II ,he powder produced pe,fus.
reni CURE Before administering tie powder. a
taa'laEr should Is, placed tightly ever tbc ewes
GO as 60 prevent auy particles og the iss, Nom
getting 20 ,hem a. !, Is ipieyious To ,l,c sight
-" MANY si,d l,Ar,y thanks 70 oar s-,t;lc.
MANLY f'end, \ JoNss. NJ. t,g his lsssSe, IS
'i,ijys,ass lSael,,S w haze no, ,a,ey,a ana.
'A'sg 50 'aueh foy less ,su,e ,,ar ltenA
less BESTOWED mssh Tins apd ears ln shc as,s,
,na - BIS seei sni ,he ta,,,,rv g, l,,, ,rsss
Nwd now nAyaas rs gsesfa IN ,A,at.f,i
ytsM 81 ,Ncellsnt ,rait we h,ys na .stp
saSs pc1ches IN Texas
The Gonzales inquirer. [volume] (Gonzales, Tex.) 1853-current, 1853-09-03

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The Gonzales inquirer. [volume] (Gonzales, Tex.) 1853-current, 1853-09-03

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Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05
Interesting AnecdOte.

The Rev. DR.. Hawks of New York. lately de-
liyered lecture before the Historical Society Of
that city, when he related the following story.
among others, Illustrative of female heroism-
among those, I" he observed, ''who formed a part
OF the settlement during the revolutionary strue-
gle was poor widow, who, having buried her
husband, was left in poverty, with the task upon
her hands OF rearing three sons of these, the two
eldest ere long, fell in the cause of their country,
and she struggled on with the youngest as best
she could. After the fall of Charleston, and the
disastrous defeat Of Col. Buford, of Virginia, by
Tarleton permission given to some four or
i've American females to carry necessaries and
provisions, and administer some relief to the pris
onerS confined on board the prison ship and in the
jails of Charleston. This widow was one of the
volunteers on this errand of mercy She was ad-
mitted within the city and Drawing the horrors of
pestilence, employed herself to the extent of her
humble means, in alleviating the deplorable suf-
ferings Of her countrymen. She knew what she
had to encounter before she went but, notwth-
standing, went bravely on. Her message of hu-
mainly having been fulfilled, she left Charleston
on her return but, alas her exposure to the pes
tentlal atmosphere she had been obliged to breathe,
had planted in her system the seeds of fatal dis
ease, and ere she reached her home, she sank I'M
der an attack of prison fever, brave martyr to
the cause of humanity and patriotism. That dy-
ing mother who now rests in an unknown grave,
thus left her only son, the sole survivor of his
family, to the worlds charity but little did she
dream death closed her eyes, the future of that
orphan boy. That son became the President of
this free Republic, for that widow was the mother
nf Andrew Jackson -
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

painter.
"Will yoo, go with this lady !" said The pra Miss
Betsey, as the startled child Enclosed her At the
touch of those skeleton fingers Lily brushed her
hand across her eyes, if bewildered with the sweet
lace before her, and quite sure that she Is not
dreaming My mother smiled at me so,n she said,
musingy as she Slid her little hand into Mrs
AT the side of richly canopied bed kneels our lit
tie Lily "Please, God, bless my new mamma. and
let her go to Heaven with me-" Mrs. Gray stands
concealed behind the curtain Her lip quiyers. her
eyes hshe has prayed that PRAYER for herself!
She struggles moment with her pride, then gliding
forward she knees by the side of the little petitioner
and says: "Let us pray together, Ly.''
And days, and months and years glide by, and Lily
grows more beautiful every day in the sunshine of love-
unspoiled by prosperity The gay world has lost its
power to charm the mother; her ear is deaf to the
voice of aduaton, for she has taken an angel to her
bosom aud in that pure presence she looks shudder-
lngly back upon the long wasted years of frivolty
and blesses God that ga little child hath led herr
But Llly's mission now is over. The bright hectic
glows with fearful briliancy upon that marble cheek
the eyes are bright with fire that is fast consuming her
mother and Child knit together by spiritual birth
how shall they part now +! Earth is fair, HEAVEN is
FAIRER! whispers Lily.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05
DemOcratic State ConYentIOn.

In accordance with custom, and with the gen
eral wish of the democracy in various portions OF
the State notice is hereby given that there VIII be
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION held
in the city of JACKSON, to nominate candidates
for State offices and for a member of Congress for
the State at large Tor the entire delegation, if the
Governor of the State should order the election by
the general ticket system, on the
First Monday the Cd day. Of May nert.
The democrats of the several counties are re-
spectfully urged to hold primary meetings to Sc
lect delegates, at the earliest practicable period
1t is important that there should be full reflec-
ton of the sentiment of the entire party in the
Convention.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05
To Newspaper Publishers.

To the printers in the counties aroundw would say
that they be supplied with news, and wrapping
paper of all sizes and qualities, at Mobile prices APP
plication to this Office. We will keep hand du-
ring the year large supply of paper, and if the press
at Macon, Starkve, Houston, and Aberdeen, will in
form us how many reams they will require till Feb
1854 and the size needed, will order it manufact
ured at once, and keep it for sale at Columbus.
tits not always convenient for printers to purchase
years supply during the boating season, and if they
are they lie cut of the of the money If they car
get it in small lots at wholesale prices is better
should think. If the printers think So and will give
the necessary instructions, we will supply them as
cheap as they can get it at Mobile.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

DEMocRAt1c SIGHT.-To see the President elect
OF the United States marching on foot through the
streets with the mud ankle deep, following the
an old and esteemed companion in arms. This sight
(says the Boston Times was beheld in Boston Mon
day, and elected unrestraned expressions of admira
ton from crowds Of citizens. Among the many sor-
rowing mourners at the obseques of our late valued
more sincere than Gen Franklin Pierce. He was
accompanied by Major Lally, Major Pitman, General
Cushing, Captain Grafton of the srd Infantry and
Lieut. Glackin who all attached TO the 9th regi
ment in Mexico of which DR.. Stevens was the sur.
geon.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05
ORITUARY.

We did not think so to weep thy loss, my esti-
mable young friend-but the 'nsatate Archer ever
loves a shining mark" Mr.. JOHN C. KERR de-
parted this life Christmas night in Jasper county,
Texas whether he had gone in the hope of restoring
his health which had been failing for some time prev
Gus. He was just entering the morning of life,
being in his 22d. year. During residence in our
midst for the last years he had been consistent
member of the Presbyterian Church, and had endear-
ed himself to us by his many amiable and sterling
traits Of character To his immediate relatives it
would be of little avail to offer consolation, though
they mourn not without hope that they will again be
united with the beloved son and brother in world
where sin and is unknown 1t is to them. and
to his friends, of consolation to know that ev-
cry attention paid him during his last illness, and
although his spirit took its flight in the land of the
stranger there were two of "Earths Angels minis
terng to his comfort-smoothng the pillow of anguish
and holding the cooling draught to his parched lips
May heaven bless them for thus robbng death of its
sting"
Long-very long will our young friend be embalmed
in the memory of US all for
| None knew him but to love him,
Nor named him but to praise" r..
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05
To the memory of my only Brother.


sigh for thee my Brother the tears fall thick and fast
To know that one loved well, is numbered 'mong
the past; -
How little did think, when bidding you good-by
That in the far off West you'd droop away and die,
sigh for thee, my Brother, when evening seeks her
And night the time for tears comes stealing gently on;
miss you at the re-sde where we have sat SO long,
And listened to the music of Mothers flowing song.
sigh for thee my Brother, that so soon the Spoiler
And puck'd thee from THE THO, with his unerring
aim !;
mourn thy loss, my brother, and yet know not why
For feel thai thou art happier in thy home beyond
the sky.
sigh for thee, my Brother miss thee day by day,
For none was left but you, to gid fes rugged way
mourn think they've laid you. far off meath stran
ger sod
But thy spirit in its glory hath travelled back to God,
A. 4. X.
CoIumBus, Mss, Jan. goth 1858.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

REMOVAL OF FREE CoLoRED PERSONS FROM VIRGINIA
1t is stated that the house oil delegates of Virginia
has before it, bill providing for the appointment of
overseers who be required to hire OUT at public
auction, all free persons of color to the highest bid
der and pay into the State treasury the sums accru-
ing from such hire These are to be devoted in
future to sending free persons of color beyond the linn
its of the State. At the expiration of five years, all
free persons of color remaining in the State are to be
sold into slavery the highest bidder, at public auc-
ton, the proceeds of such sales to be paid into the
public treasury provided that said free persons of color
shall be allowed the privilege of becoming the slaves
of any free white person whom they may select, on
the payment by such person of fair price.
It is manifest that the policy of the very stringent
provisions of this proposed law is based upon the idea
that the presence of the free colored population with
in the limits of the State is incompatible with the
public interest and safety; that is in fact nuisance
which requires efficient Legislative action to abate it
We have before noticed the measures adopted by sew
eral of the non-saveholdng States-as in the const
tuition of Indiana for nstanceto prevent the settle
ment of this class of population within their borders
The State of Virginia has for several years past ap
propriated fund for the removal of free blacks Blu
very few, comparatively speaking, have awaited them
selves of the opportunity thus offered them to remove
| Washington Union.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

"Arms empty of her child she lifts,
With spirit unbereaved-
God will not take back all his gifts,
My Lily's mine in Heaven.
Still mine-maternal rights serene,
Not given to another;
The crystal bars shine faint between
The souls of child and mother.
Well done of God to have the lot,
And give her all the sweetness;
To us-the empty room and cot:
To her-the Heavens completeness.
To us-this grave;-to her-the rows
The mystic palm trees spring in,
To uS-the silence in the house;
To her-the choral singing.
For her-the gladden. of Gods view;
For uS-the hope and bear on;
Grow Lily, in thy garden new,
Beside the Rose Of Sharon 20
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05
THE II ERN MOON HOUS E,
RyP. an, g. uERNDD%

TIHE subscribers having purchased the Hotel T.
formerly known the :" Mansion House, -
have thoroughly retted and newly furnished the
with express view to the comfort of permanent boa
ders and the travelling community generally. Hav-
ing spared no expense in making their House first
class HOTEL they respectfully solicit share of patron
age. Their table will always be furnished with the
best the market affords, and every exertion will be
used TO render their guests comfortable. All the APP
pances of the Herndon House will be found neat and
and the servants attentive and courteous
Aberdeen. Jan. Doth 1873. Of.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

Whispering in company habit often INDUCED
in by young ladies' in the presence of friends OF
strangers-savors strongly of rudeness, if not Of
gross ignorance. The vainest being the most con-
ceted or the most perfect, suffers alike under that
emancipation from the government of true polite
ness. We cannot help, though perfect we imagine
ourselves, but consider our humble self the theme
of merry whisper, and the pain ranking in oul
wounded self-ove leaves thorn which, sooner OF
later, will sting the aggressors, and prove thorn
to them Whispering in The presence of strangers
without some cogent apology, is therefore entirely
out of place, and ought to be avoided, cost what
it may.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

At Cincinnati, Ohio, whenn Tom Thumb was
selling his pamphlet, and greeting the ladies with
kiss, negro woman bought one, and puckered
her mouth for salute. Tom drew back-"Ah,
al" said he. ego away, colored person, dis child
amt wine to Smalgamate.' .sWell, please de
lor. z exclaimed the negro in establishment, IF be
wasn't no bigger dan a mouse, he'd be sure to
have suffin against the colOred population
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

Commodore Stockton, it is said, will. on his re-
turn to the United States Senate, being now de-
tanned by sickness in his family, proposes to IN
crease the Navy, by the addition OF ten steam
vessels, two Of them to be twelve or fourteen hun
dred tons burthen, and to be constructed with side
wheels. for express service and the others of the
largest dimensions of steam frigates, and with
stern pTopelers.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05
The Iterndon Hcu,e. Aberdeen. Mississippi.

We take pleasure in calling the attention Of our
friends to the advertisement of this House-laey O.
penedn our sister city, Aberdeen. II is decilediy a
rst class HOTEL and its elegant and gentlemanly Pro-
pretors, deserve and WILL doubtless, receive liberal
share of patronage.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

Hou Fol,s Differ We chew tobacco, the Hin
doc takes to lime, while the Patagonan finds
nlent in bite of guano. The children of this coun-
try delight in candy-those of Africa in rock salt.
Frenchman goes his length of fried frogs; while an
EsqumauX Indian thinks a stewed candle the climax
of dainties. The South Sea Islanders differ from all
these, their favorite dish being boiled clergymen or
roasted missionary.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

Hon. JNo D. FREEMAN, one of our indefatIgaole
Representatives has introduced into the lower House
of Congress a measure most important and hIghly
conducive to the best interests of this State II is
as follows bill granting lands to the States OF Lou
isana, Alabama and Mississippi in aid of the New Or
leans and Jackson Rail Road running through Tus-
eumbia, Florence, &C. Also, granting lands to our
own State to aid in the construction of the Rail Road
from Jackson to the Alabama line, in the direction of
Montgomery, Ala; and for the Central RAILROAD
from Canton to the Tennessee line via Holly Springs.
The bill was referred to the committee on Public
Lands of which Mr.. Freeman is member, and he
had been instructed to report favorably
Padding Clarion.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

For The Southern Standard.
The HoUing lines mere suggested BY Req Mr. DoRAs DIS
course last Sabbath Morning.
"Wo to them that at ease in Zion"
This morn in lions sacred istened-and there came
whose warnings reached my heart there
MAN,
1t song lul to rest; walked from soft repose;
1t spake of danger-warning all and loudly said to those
Who love the church, yet sumber in her bowers
Woe! them, who sit at ease meath lions sheerng
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

BETTING ON ELEcT1oNs.-The Supreme Court Of
Ohio, now in session, have decided that any per-
son losing money in bet the result of an cleo,
ton may recover the amount lost by suit; and Il
the loser fail to sue in six months any other per-
son may sue for and recover it for his own use.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

EE- The Ladies of the Episcopal Church will
hold a Fair on Monday evening, the 7th of Feb
ruary, at the City Hall.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

CtT The following is the correct official vote cast
in this county on last Monday, for and against sub
scription to the Rail Road. 1t will be seen that the
subscription question has carried by handsome vote,
requiring the law did majority of two-thirds OF
all the votes poIIed
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

EE verbal error having crept into the orig
inal poetic article which appeared last week, in
Justice to the fair authoress we correct and re-
publish it.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

EF The communication of "Sarah" reached
us too late for this weeks issue. 1t will appear in
our next.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

A CARGO OF LADIES FOR CALIFoRNIA.-The
French ship Sonsonatte arrived at Valparaiso, re-
Gently, with cargo of 200 ladies, for California
The young ladies quite enlivened the streets OIL
that city for a few days, and two soft heart
ed estrayeros tried hard to induce some of them
to remain, but it was no go. The ladies said that
having come so far, they were determined to sec
the elephant
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

Alas how many will sleep on regardless of that voice
Draining that they will wake last in Heaven rejoice
Unconscious that the serpent dread is close beside their PATH
Watching when he may strike his prey and end his work of
death.
Oh how those who love them them sink thus the
grave
Woe woe to them who wake now while lions God will
The watchmen their clarion voice. and
fold
The mantle of Indifference, round immortal souls;
They bid rouse and rend it. lest too late proved to be
STROUD EMBEDDING all our hopes now, and eternaly.
List list the cry echoes clear from lions walls
Woe woe them who fold their hands, amid her palace
halls SARAH.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

An Englishman's definition of clever fellow is,
one with superior genius or talent. An Ameri-
cans definition Of clever fellow, is one who will
''treat" every one he meets, and who don't know
but little; and what he does is damage to him.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05

THE EsPIRIfU SANTo-This beautiful flower APP
peared to be description of lily, possessing bulb
root long oval leaves, and stock from three to four
feet in length. Espiritu Santo is one of those rare
flowers that is said to be found only on one particular
part of the isthmus, short distance from Panama 1t
requires little earth for vegetation, glowing among
heaps of stones with the bres alone covered the bulb
being almost entirely exposed.
The plant possesses little beatty beyond what is
contained in the flower itself, which is of most ell
egant and peculiar formation. The outward part,
which is smaller than pigeons egg, resembles Gu
riOus shaped vase, on opening the lid of which, the
most perfect and beautiful fac Sii of dove is found
within. The head is turned its back, appearing
as if were about take its farewell of earth and
to some brighter region.
No person can this extraordinary flower for the
first time without deep feeling of wonder and admit
ration at the perfection and beauty displayed in its for
nation, and every succeeding time it is met WITH the
observer gazes upon it with increased admiration and
curiosity.
Of all the really beautiful plants or flowers we have
ever seem we reccoect so beautiful as the ESp
ritz Sdnto or "Holy Spirit" and we are sure that II
specimen could be sent to the United States or Eng
land it would be looked upon an invaluable curiosity
Panama Star.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-05
WATCHES, CLOCKS AND sEWELRY

CAREFULLY repaired, and warranted. Of-2-
I flee on Main Street, in the building hereto q -
fore occupied by James Blair a Drug Store. Nsss
August %, 1852, Stiff /. NJ. KNAPP.