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Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-19

Col. F. w. PIcKENs, of South Carolina, who,
at the earnest solicitation of his personal and po-
itica friends has consented to stand for Congress
in his district has recently written letter TO the
people of Abbeville, in response to an invitation
to address them, from which we take the following
extract
True, we live in an eventful age, and we are on
the eve of mighty events. The surface of the
world seems, at present. smooth; but there are
deep and angry currents running beneath. All
society is in state of energy that has never been
known before. Our Government occupies posi-
ton of vast responsibility, not only as concerns
our own welfare, but the welfare of mankind
Wise craftsmanship may do much towards giving
a sound direction to events, and advancing the
blessings of chartered liberty Ignorance or bad
| judgment might produce CONFUSION that would
throw every thing into confusion.
The Cuba question, with all its vast and mighty
collateral issues, may be forced upon US and le
no man deceive himself under an idea he may have
no interest in it. It is connected with chain o
events that deeply involves the final destiny of thu
slavehoIding race and, whatever is to be tina
destiny is the greatest problem that is to be work
ed out in modern society. It will require profount
4 Judgment and thorough knowledge to carry u
Through the difficulties that lie in the future Pa
triotism, softened by Cancellation; wisdom sustain
ed by frmness, may save us and our children; bu
i without these, our doom is fixed.
Il have the greatest confidence in the persona
I Integrity of the President elect, and the SCUM
principles of his public life nobly devoted to tn
public good but allow me to say that the day {
1 danger to minority interests is always that da
when q triumphant party flushed with an ovel
whelming majority, comes into power.
| sssss
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Final Settlement.

4 S the administrator of the estate of Elizabeth F.
u Muln, deceased will file my account and vouch-
ers with the Judge of Probates of Lowndes county,
State of Mississippi, and shall ask for discharge from
all further liability in the said administration at the
April term of said court next All persons interested
notified to show cause if any there be- why said
account should not be allowed.
PERRY MULLIN,
March u, 1853. 7:3t Administrator
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ST. LOUISA census Of st. Louis. just com
pleted, gives total population of 1864. The
white population is, 81, $40. Free colored, 1,455;
slaves, 1859. The merchants number 945, the
grocers 46l. The statistics tell hard story Of
the consumption of ardent spirits in the city. Il
the six wards there are 500 dram shops, and 65
beer houses; one ward has SO dealers in liquors,
and another 70. The total number of buildings
in the city, wooden brick and stone, is II, $50.
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WASHINGTON, March 6, 1858.
President Pierce The Cabinet International
Copuriaht= Office Seekers. dc.


Copyright-OGce Seekers, dc.
The Presidents inaugural is now spread at large
before the public, and the second sober thought,
am happy to say, agrees entirely with the enthu-
siastic appreciation which met its delivery. 1t is
an edifce which will stand the test of time, and
whose proportions will be found admirably adapted
to its design. The Wing opposition, though
startled is not yet prepared to attack it, either
as whole or in part.
The Cabinet will be sent in tomorrow; quo
rum of the Senate being, of course, present. Sew
era States will only be partially represented. Nc
doubt exists but that Mr.. Benjamin will be able te
show that he is entitled to a seat in the Senate
from Louisiana.
The International copyright treaty with Eng
land will be one of the first things acted upon BY
the Senate The combat will be between the au
thors and the publishers-the parents and the &C
coucheurs. All the authors of note in the United
States are in favor of the treaty.
The city, as might be expected, is full of office
seekers. 1t is understood President Pierce viii
himself make the principal appointments. A pro
tracted stay in Washington viii hardly be specia
Recommendation in the applicants. K.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-19

0The reader will find the Presidents Inaugural Address in
our columns this morning corrected Last weewe sent
just it received by Telegraph believing that it in
in verbal expression. We found getting correct
copy that but few immateal marred it, but desiring
present the address, have corrected by Washing
ton paper, and republishit.
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ND9P1D[1o

DERSONS requiring the services of undertaken
| for their deceased friends or relatives, will be
promptly attended to by leaving their orders at my
Furniture Store on Main Street, opposite A. Simpson
& Cos dry goods establishment. l have purchased
from I. NJ Knapp his interest in the Metallic Burial
Cases, and have full supply hand of all the diff
erent sizes, which can furnish at one hours notice
A new two horse Hearse always in readiness, and
on as reasonable terms any other establishment.
]. WOMELSDORFF.
March IL, 1853. 7:ly
N. B.-Please send with the order the name ant
age of the deceased, and it will be engraved
plate free of charge.
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UNDER NC.

All orders in this line will be attended to in very
superior style to what has been done heretofore,
have the most Splendid HaarSe in the State. METAL
&c BURIAL CASES all sizes, cheap good wood
Collins can be furnished All kinds of wood collins
made to order
February 18th, 1853. 1T
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january 1st, 1858.

Major E. C. EGGLESTON, is the authorised a.
gent in the absence of the undersigned and all 9th
er times for the collection of the accounts &c of the
late firm of Haden & Read, who will receive and re-
ceipt for the same. R. d. HADEN,
Columbus, January LIST, 1853.
R. D. HADEN having sold his interest in the as
bove firm to Mr.. JOHN L. PARHAM. The Grocery
business will be continued at the old stand of Hade
& Read, on Market street, in the name of PARHAM,
READ & CO. The very liberal patronage heretos
fore extended Haden & Read is respectfully solie
ted for the new firm. r. d. HADEN.
SAML d. READ
Columbus, Feb. 1853. 4-tt. =
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NEW MUSIC.

Just received at the Columbus Book Store d larp,
!. and well selected stock of New Music
D. c. RICHARDS
January Is, 1858. tiff - -
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CASTOR & NzKKlXER.

a
Main Street, Columbus, Mississippi. "
THE subscribers would inform their friends and the
did assortment of all the various kinds and STYLES of
FURNITURE principally of their OWN MAKE, but if
any prefer the cheap NORTHERN WORK, they arc
prepared furnish that also at PRICES that cannot
fail to suit cheap the cheapest, and favorable
terms as any other establishment in this part of the
country, call and be convinced.
PIANOS.
Persons wishing superior article in this line would
do we'll to give us call We order from no second rate
mandatory, but the BEST. We believe we can sell
them 10 per cent cheaper than they have sold in
this market.
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ATTENTION. ~!

THE Copartnership heretofore existing in the
of HADEN & READ; was dissolved by mutual
consent on the LIST day of January 1868. The name
of the firm will be used alone in the liquidation of the
business of the concern.
Mr.. r. D. HADEN has in charge the collection of
the debts due the rm and the payment of all demands
against it. All persons indebted respectfully and
earnestly solicited to make payment without delay
r. D. HADEN,
SAML. d. READ,
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nKss0LuT10N4

THE firm Of Taylor q Mccarthy was sissoisedbx
mutual consent on the Ist instant They can be
found at their old stand, where they request heir
friends to call early and settle their accounts.
2 January IS, 1854 el.6w.
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L. F. RIGGS d co.
CARRIAGES! fE5@f@7~ CARRIAGES!
March u, 1853.

Neat door to Cadys Livery Stable on Market Street,
COLUMBUS, MISS,
HAVE just opened Carriage Repository
where they are constantly receiving direct from
New York all kinds of Carriages and Buggies which
they offer at the lowest Mobile prices for cash or APP
proved paper. Orders received and promptly execu-
ted for any style of Carriage.
March II, 1853. Tom
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-19

Mr.. Chase, Of Ohio, has introduced in the Uni-
ted States Senate bill appropriating $4,000 for
tha purchase Of Powers statute America
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GTB. F. Fields, we authorized to announce
as candidate for Town Constable, at the ensuing
November election
Ce-Geo R. Mcdaniel, we are authorized to an
noTnce as candidate for Town Constable at the en-
suing November election
ORB. T. Taylor, we are authorized to announce
as a candidate for Town Constable, at the ensuing
November election.
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COLUMBUS:
Preaching,

Dr. w. H. HOOKER will, by divine permission,
preach in the Christian Church this evening al
early candle lighting and on Lords day morning
at ! | o'clock, and at night.
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CIRCULAR TO THE PUBLIC.

February 1853. 4--6w. Gle
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-17
GENTLE EV1.
BY MRS. r. NICHOLS.


Have you heard the touching story,
Told SO sadly of that cline,
Where the rose in crimson glory,
Brightens all the Summer time!
At tells US of a gentle maiden
Golden-haircd and stary-eycd--
Young-in years, but thought o'erladen.
WHO in angel beauty died.
Gentle Eva-loving Eva,
Sleeping by the ebbing wave,
Wall or woe shall never grieve her
Shrouded in her messy grave.
Once she wept Der wrong and sorrow,
Childish tears so wisely shed
Birds of Eden, on the morrow.
MARBLE dirges o'er her head.
Velvet leaf and snowy blossom,
Crowned her young and radiant brow,
Der her white and heaving bosom
Little hands are folded now.
Gentle Eva--loving Eva,
Sleeping by the morning tide
Never more shall sorrow grieye her
Who in angel beauty died.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-17

ADvAyTAGEs or QCAKEhIsM.-According
TO the late English census returns, the average
age attained BY members Of this peaceful sect
is fifty-one years, two months and twenty-one
days Half of the population Of the country
die before reaching the age Of twenty-one, and
the average duration Of life the world over is
but thirty-thfee years Quakers, therefore, live
third longer than the rest Of US. Qplakers
are temperate and prudent are seldom IN q
hurry, and never in a passion. The journey
Of life TO them is walk Of peaceful meditation.
They neither suffer nor enjoy intensely, but
preserve aoornposed demeanof always.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-17
= @NATNS M

EE The following, which we find wander
ing about among our exchanges, we regard as
too bright gem to have merely transient
newspaper existence, and then be thrown aside
as waif unclaimed, unthought Of aud in the
rush Of the world forgotten. 1t has been set to
music, and others it seems will not willingly
allow it to die. Many are the fragments we
thus encounter, the writers of which ale never
known, but which, truly, breathe around
nature an odor more exquisite than the rose,
and shed over it tint more magical than Il. 4
blush of moming," more soothing than Hes
periau Zephyrs, whispering in leafy groves
when Summer evenings twilight invites tc
camness and repose:
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-17

HE The first expedition around the world
from the United States, was fitted out in Bos-
ton, in 1881, Samuel Brown, Esq and Others
in the ship Columbia, Capt. John Kendrick,
attended by the sIoop WashiDgton-a happy
combination of names for such an undertaking.
Medals were struck commemorative Of the
event, and to perpetuate the discoveries they
might make, and one or more of these medals
were left at every new place visited. The
medal had on it a full rugged ship and sloop,
encircled with the words Columbia and Wash
incton:n on the reverse, ,-sftted at Boston,
North America, for the Pacific Ocean, by J.
Barrel. 8. Brown @. Balfnch, I Darby, e.
Hatch. and NJ. Pintard, 1851" Capt. Kend-
rick made the circuit Of the Globe, going out
around Cape Horn, and running down Tie
whole coast Of Aaerica, he crossed over %
China, and thence, via Cape Of Good Hope,
returned to Boston.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-17

SHORT AID SwgET.-Messs. Phelps and
Lamb, two members Of Congress from Nilsson
ri, took it into their heads recently b. address
a letter, Of nearly column in length to Col.
Benton, their colleague in the next Congress,
asking for information on various points in
reference 10 the policy Of Missouri Democrats
ii supporting the administration. II was sus-
pected their policy was TO trap Old Bullion
but the following reply which he gave them
settled the business:
WAsHIxorox CRY, March 10, ESQ
To Mes~s. Phelps and LamJ :-GEyTEMEx
Your communication Of this days date is Just
received, and as it bears internal evidence Of
having been prepared for publication, | con
form TO its intention by renting II to Missou-
RI for that purpose.
Very respectfully, gentlemen. your obi seyt
THOMAS II. BENTON.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-17
[oRIG1xAL.l
The Moslem Rule in Spain.
BY SIGMA.

The glory and grandeur Of nations, which
are now no more, is learned from the records,
which their genius have left. The song Of
Homer, the meditations Of Socrates, Plato
and Aristotle, have rendered the beautiful fos-
ter children of the blue Mediterranean immor-
tai. The heroics ef Virgil, the lyrics of Ho-
race, and the Coliseum stand as monuments
of the seven hilled city's pride; but monu-
ments only, they are; their glory has depart
ed, and only the gorgeous hues of their sun
now set is seen to linger around them.
And so it is with Spain, her brightest days
are passed. The chivalrous era, in which Don
Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings, was
defeated, saw her glories brought to light
Then arose. palaces and piles stupendous.'
which yet adorn with time-tnged beauty, the
fairest land on earth.
The Alhambra, in wondrous beauty crown
ed, was then made queen of the fertile vega,
and through marble halls wandered warriors
proud and women lovely.
Nature seems to have been lavish in her
gifts, and to have showered on her the richest
blessings Her groves rich in orange and
myrtle are famed by the breezes of the gen
erous southern cline, and the cypress marks
the graves of those who fell in manly strife,
or spent their last breath in pious devotion,
their faces turned toward the city Of their
prophet. Under the plastic sway OF moon
light the Alhambra seems to regain its prs
tine glories Every rent and chasm Of time
every mouldering tint and weather stain IS
gone; the marble resumes its original white
ness; and the long colonades brighten in the
moonbesms the halls are illumined with q
softened radiance-we tread the enchanted
palace of an Arabian tale.
Whereare now the noble palaces and pleas
ant groves, which once adorned this heanti-
ful southern land Go, ask the piles Of Ivy
covered rains; ask them where their builders
and masters are ask them where are those
tar beings who fitted through their long cor.
ndors ike lovely FAIRIES; and they will eel
You that, like themselves, they are moulder-
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-17

ing in the dust. Now the gloomy buildings
of the lnquisition loom against the sky, their
dark walls are emblems Of deeds done in them.
The rays Of the morning sun no longer gid
the lofty minarets, the Paynim no longer lifts
his voice in simple suppheation.
The ancient kingdom Of Granada was one
Of TIE most mountainous regions Of Spain.
Vast Sieras or chains of mountains, destitute
of shrub or tree, and mottled with variegated
marbles and GRANTEES elevated their sunburnt
SUBMITS against deep blue sky; yetin their
rugged bosoms lie ingulfed verdant and fer
tile valleys, where the desert and garden strive
for mastery, and the very rock is as it were
compelled to yield the fig, the orange and the
citron, and to blossom with the myrtle and
the rose.
While Granada could boast of her AIham-
bra, Cordova had her mosque, Seveille her
aleazer, and other cities too numerous to men
ton, contained stately domes and princelv
mansions, in which the gothic and moorish
styles of architecture were beautifully blend
ed, forming building at once symmetrical
and durable. Every mountain pass was
guarded by an impregnable fortress. Or the
approach of an enemy, if in the day. pillars
of smoke were seen to ascend heayenward,
and If at night, bright fires iIIumined the
mountain heights, to warn the country of dan
ger, and to gather forces to oppose the inva-
ders, Every one from the most noble prince
to the humblest beggar, was poet and mu-
slc'an by nature. Each glorious exploit was
sung IN rythmic numbers, and the misfortunes
OF men Were related in song. So common
was this that it might almost be said they
conversed in poetry. And this seems by no
means strange when we recollect that this eli
mate was peculiarly adapted to strengthen the
imagination, and prosaic language was found
inadequate to express their feelings.
But this people once so famous for their
architecture so renowned for their deeds in
arms, are now no more. And as a celebrated
writer has truly remarked" Never was the
annihiation of a people more complete than
that of the Morisco Spaniards."
Where are they? Ask the shores of Bar.
barry and its desert places The exiled rem.
nant OF their once powerful empire disappear
ed among the barbarians of Africa and ceased
to be a nation.
They have not even left distinct name
belind-the,n, though for nearly eight centu
ries they were distinct people: The home
Of their adoption and of their occupation for
ages, refuses to acknowledge them except as
invaders and usurpers
A few broken monuments are all that re-
main to bear witness to their power and do
minion, as solitary rocks left far in the interi'
or, bear testimony to the extent of some vast
inundation.
Such is the Alhambra, moslem pile in the
midst of christian land an oriental palace
amid the gothic edifce of the west; an ele-
giant memento Of brave, Intelligent, and
graceful people, who conquered, ruled, flour
ished and passed away.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-17

FaEE-Som CUsroas-- Here h an item which
is not TO be found in "Uncle Toms Cabin" or
any Of the other works Of negro-philists now
extant. II is copied from the New York Sa,
Violent assault Upon A Boy.--A pub
Usher residing in West 18th street, was yes
terday arrested by officer Wyfnn, Of the End
District Police Court charged with violently
treating lad, 8 years Of age, named Joseph
Waters, who had been apprenticed to him.
The boy makes affidavit that the accused tied
his hands and feet, stopped his mouth. and
then beat him in most outrageous manner
The boy exhibited portions Of his person TO
the magistrate, and although the beating took
place on Friday last, his body was SCARED with
the marks Of the stick, and presented shock
ing appearance. The accused was held 10
bail by Justice Mech in the sum Of $500 to
answer the charge.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-17

EXTRACT FROM "PRIzE TALE.'-Beauti-
fully gorgeous was the sudset sky: the last
notes Of the summer birds fell upon the ear as
they retired to their resting places in the green
forest and everything whispered Of love as
stood with my love in beautiful garden, re-
gaIed by the odor Of a thousand flowers. Gent
" drew my arm round her delicate waist,
and was about to oimprint kiss npon her lips,
when she looked at me ssucily in the eyes, and
with smile upon her countenance, she said,
aDon't" and / dmted.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-17

self | had played about minute and ahaf
and was taxing my powers TO the uttermost 10
produce neat and inaPruachabe effect, when
Ms Snip put 10 Question -
Cant you play Us apoo'ty tune, Mr., Phtn-
gerphuh y
Iboilei with inward vexation but. brought
up as | had been, in gentemanly way |
showed not the first faint shadow of an exier-
nal perturbation. played on. At hall
cadence, previous TO the climax in the sonata
Mr. Snip expressed his wish -
Il would ike to hear a favoritc obi tune Of
mine, called Bonepdrtc crossing ne RliRe DO
YOU play IL Mr.. Phingerphuli!' elevaling his
voice.
thought of Mazeppa, pursued by wild
boan. Like that rider Of old, lashed my
self still tighter to my musical stced, and dash
ed on. q double shake was expected on the
final cadance. Quivering internally with con
tlicting emotions, yet my face pale and calm
to sadness, | struck the last chords, and TUNED
round, painting for word or look Of sympathy
Mr.. and Mrs. John Snip, had left the room
Miss Maria Louisa Snip was before the mirroI
smoothing into submission truant curl
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-17

Fs- Populat expressions often trace their
origin to singular circumstances. An insane
author once placed in a mad house employed
most of bis time in writing, One night, be-
ing thus engaged by aid II a bright moon, q
slight cloud passed oYef The luminary, when
in an imperions manner. he called out, "Arise.
Jupiter and snuff the moonD The cloud
became thicker and he exclaimed, "Fhe stu
bid. lie has snuffed IL out
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-17

LEGAL ANEoDoTE.-In the heat of an Au-
gust afternoon, Mr., c., a lawyer out West,
who is somewhat energetic in speaking, was
Summing up with his usual zeal, on behalf
Of his Client before Squire Pain, and crowd
of spectators then and there assembled. While
c. was putting in his biggest hcks," a
quizzical chap got behind him, and went TO
tickling his ear with straw. The Justice
liked joke and kept still. C., suppos-
ing it was flies, brushed one ear then the 9TH
er, but persevered in his speech, amid sub
dued tittering.
Finally, as C. happened to be pressing
some novel point Of law to the justice, his
friends behind put the " flea in his ear a lit
tie more sensitively As c. brushed his
hand at the fly little more freely, the JUS
tice burst out laughing, whereupon c.,
bringing his fist almost in contact with the
head of the magistrate, rebuked him as fol-
lows:
@Your honor may laugh-Jut such is The
lawF