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Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

Once l was driven by Young Irish friend locali
upon the wife OF d rich farmer in the country We
were shown by the master OF the house intoa very
handsomely furnished ROOM in which tlere was
no lack ofsubsJatial comfort and even Of SOME Gle,
gancIes in the shape Of books, pictures and piano.
The good man left to inform bis vile Of our arr
rival, and for some minutes We remained in solemn
state. until The mistress OF the house made he
appearance. She had been called from the
washtub, and. Ike sensible woman, was not
ashamed OF domestic occupation. She came il,
wIplng suds from her hands on her apron, and
gave us a very hearty and friendly welcome She
was short, stout, middle-aged woman. with very
pleasing countenance: and. though only in her col
ored flannel working dress, with d nightcap on her
head, and specialized nose, there was something
in her frank good -natured face that greatly pre-
possessed Us in hsr favor. After giving Us the
common comPlicents of the day. she drew her
chair ust in front OF me- resting her elbows on her
knees, and dropping her chin between her hands,
she sat regarding me with such fixed gaze that
it became very Embarrassing.
49," says She at last, ''you are Mrs. Nj
eyes,
The woman that writes ~
''The same
She drew back her chair for a few paces with
deep drawn sigh, in which disappointmenta and sur
prise seemed strangely to minge.
"Well, have he I'd great deal about you, and
| wanted to you bad for long time but you
are only humly person like myself, after all.
Why, do think if had on my best gown and
cap, [ should look great deal younger and bet
ter than YOU
l told her that had no doubt of the fact
! And pray continued she, with the same pro
voking scrutiny, chow old do you call yourself?
/ | told her my exact age.
''Humph ~ quoth she, as if she rather doubted
my word, 1.-TWO years younger me you look
great deal older nor that''' After long pause,
and another searching gaze, ''Do you call those
teeth your own ?"
Yes said l, laughing for could retain my
gravity no longer; Tin the very truest sense ofthe
word they are mine, as God gave them to me. -
''Gou are uckier than your neghbors, sad
she. "But, airn't you greatly troubled with head
aches?''
''No, said I, rather startled at this fresh inter
rogatory.
''My '' exclaimed she, Il thought you must be
your eyes are so sunk in your head WE'LL well,
so you are Mrs. M, of Belleveile, the woman
that writes, You are but ahumly body. after all.
While this curious colloquy was going on, my
poor Irish friend sat thorns, and tried, by throw
ing in little udcious blarney, osoften the thrusts
) of the home truths to which he had unwltungly
exposed me. Between every pause in the CONVEX
} sation, he broke in with
81 am snre Mrs. Ms inelooking woman
a very young looking woman for her age any
: person might know at glance that those Iee'n
! were her They look too natural to DC laise-
Life in the Clearing, BY Mrs h"od'e
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

R1rOur old friend and fellow. citizen CHAs McIAR,N, who
In company with his accomplished Lady visited England Ire
land and Scotland and of the larger cities of the Cont
during the past dropped Sancm the
other morning The Colonel has had pleasant time of 1.-THE
has returned his home and friends with improved health
and consciousness that the old world may boast
ed deeds tented fields and the arts and Sciences vet with
all that history and song may do that the pleasures
incident to our form OF government strangers under the
rule Of egaized aristocracy that the freedom, political and
religious the conscious feeling of safety both property and
domestic intercourse sought there in vain. The Colonel
would exchange varied privileges for any titles that
closed government could confer He Democrat he re-
turns with his sympathes ardeny enlisted in favor
that form of government which makes MAN in action
His observations have strengthened his tendencies.
We greet him with pleasure.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19
William &. Barry.

Beyond all doubt this gentleman is elected 70 Congress from
this district leading bis opponent by handsome vote The
victory dec led than Is gratifying wilcox was
backed bv strong hia:ho Aad the advantage Of position
having servc, one tenn Le had the advantage that the
quanuncc o.! one horaueh and beside this, he
had an open field until late hour III the canvass oecaoned
by the sickness oi IL auys lady Notwithstanding all
these advantages aided personal popularity spneng from
social qualities the Barry entered the and
comes OF with bis brow eneirced by success We think
the battle in tl- III uct otka interesting i'll the
State. Itwasincsesns tbs friends both gentlemen, and
conducted throughout with the friendly feeling and
courteous bearing.
Mr.. Barry has before hin field where his brilliant tai
will expand and gather donors for their possessor No
man from Mississippi will take higher rank in the halls Of Con-
than w. s Barry Ills fine powers, his
bland and graceful added head and face striking
y intellectually developed, will win friends and admirers In
the possession OF these he is fortunate than holding
at his command oratory full Brilliant and stirring taste
ngulary chase has been improved and puredb educa
ton fitting him for any political station. He is blessed with
large fund OF what styled generally moheryit That Is
never betrayed into seadulaoy panegycs that have rem
dered u certain orators a laughing jest.
Barry has equal ready dbater OF his age this State
that we have seen or heard lie we'll posted politician
and the history parties, his ready Illustration by classic au
sons rch full and varied that he feeds the imagination
with just that proportion fancy required by just dtscrmina
ton torender the recital political struggles amusing and in
suucive.
Bays political anecedeus all hight Ii the struggle
OF 1881, he bore with gallant and deuut the flag OF
ssHnce wrong and oppression and hurled the battle
slogan OF States Rights and Union Equal Soyercigntes-
Obedience tothe Popular VIII fairly expressed is article in
his political which lies the his faith
Mississippi through her legally authorized channel said she
would Acqescethe party with which Mr. Barry acts, and
through whose power Mr. Fierce placed in the Executive
chariot the Nation,sad Baltimore that it would resist and
trown down any further agitation Of the slavery question, eth
er in ouo Congress Barry accepted that declaration
permanent adjustment Of the disturbing question, and will
bring the Administration ofPredent Pierce his and
enthusiastic support
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

oA has reached us-lor the verify Of which in
no wise vOuch-that Gov. Fooe had appointed Dan RUSSELL
the inmitable Dan IT, s. Senator. Ii this is friend
Dr. Lyles has been badly treated and the administration
FOote will be memorable in history for several things yet
written.
often of such powers get into the T. States
Senaeand if Dan goes beg that he deliver hinselfo
eIeconeering speech of his the people abroad may
know why Gov. Fooe anxious that Dan should join III
joint appointments The people wanted hear Dams stories
and anecdotes old Wheacooche Bradford the Foote
wing barbecued dinners and the regular democratic tick
et-and they didit
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The New York Controversy.

This rich subject for the wings hcreabouts They point
to New York great fuss, startling afair-a though
the salvation OF the democratic party OF the
pended upon the result This is rdicuousthe contest Is for
the spois, and is presumed that the wings the party
always sneaIs in under divisions will reap the benefits
victory We shall show that the the Administration is
whig abolition war-tha Seward will be the beneficiary of
it, and that struggle OF factions for ascendancv deter-
med to secure by violence and corruption the overthrow of the
Administrative policy OF President Pierce and his cabinet and
defeat possible the binding effect Of the Compromise Meas
Of 1880 and which acquesced in 1852 BY the cleo
ton OF Pierce and the adoption Of the Baltimore Platform In
issue will show that this springs from host-
y to the South; that this declared and the whole
abolition influence will be forced face the Administration
in order to make it rccrean TO It's obligations the constitution
and the South
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

SOur friends in the town and country seeking
and suggesting for defeat in this county Some
attribute it to one, another cause, but
10 think mention the cause.-the lack votes That's
It, There why did get enough, and
those who SO busy seeking will step back
the day upon which the ticket nominatednot that the
nominated were lacking in personal popularity energy
they find the clements that conspred defeat Our
strongest country box not heard in
the election Let iault-hnders be silent.
LOwndes democratic this hour by votes and throw
the rotten and putrd of Unosm aside which
earnestly evoked and the low, whining cry persecu
ton that resOrted by the chvary and democratic
party sweep it without difficult y,
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

oIewis OF the North Mississippi UHion is certainly elect
ed 70 the Legislature from Iishomngo What fall is there
my countrymen :" clever editor runeddegraded, abso
lutely consented-electoned for-disgace Abandoned
high and respectable profession, and for what in the
egsature Now if Lewis had sought into cock
pit bulpen any such like place of dvarion, that Is
casonaly graced by the bright face owoman rendered
pciousy respectable by the merry eyes hooded Capuchr
cowed Priest could have let him went with less
greet But grOpe his way heedessy into the legislature
bad. Lewis is ruined-if such thing is possible
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

the average loss from intemperance, from ideness,
from violence, and from inefficient direction, from
which slavery protects one half of the community
at least, we will find that the labor of one hundred
slaves and masters, will effect more than one hun
dred freemen at whatever may be the purpose Of
their effort This calculation we have not had
leisure yet to make at length, but instead Of sus-
pectng we are in fact convinced of its truth, and
are glad to find ourselves sustained and fortified
by the work before US.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

4John Stingerrare JOHN call him. not that we in
any believe he is less brown done than his neghbo
gave supper-Possum supper, the market house Tues
day evening last all his thousand friends and the
of the citizens Johns rising he is and the bear
nouncement fhs for office clears the track of oppos-
don, shall expect hear OF his announcement
candidate for constable such high Office for think
his genius grave spend selfn setting dead bodies
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

R5We received from friend in Aberdeen reply to mn ar
dele that appeared in the American Rail Road Journal
w. attacking the n. o. Jackson and Great Northern Rail
Road The arguments OF Stockholder strong and pow
oru and his reply direct allegations and statements is as
conclusive as pointed Wehave misad this paper
should presented readers with lengthy
live can lay hand another copy will take OF it,
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

9-We clip the following from the Washington correspon-
dents letter the Baltimore Sur, dated the 7h inst
Without pretending to vouch deny the statement here
made that Col Davis has announced his readiness to quit the
cabinet for the Senate do feel authorized say that Col
Davis will submit to the wishes OF the people of Mississippi
and they demand his in the L $ Senate he will not
feel liberty decline serving them there This we think
his true position.
To-day and to morrow the elections in Mississ-
lpp take place, and public attention here is now
steadily directed in that quarter. The Hon, Jeff.
Davis has announced his readiness to quit the Cabi-
net for seat in the U. S Senate, and between him
and Gen. Foote, the su1'rages of the State will be
divided The case of New Y rk excites scarcely
more attention than that of Mississippi and its So
luton will have ordinary influence on the ogan-
izatOn Of parties in Congress
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

hrhS editor of the Naehez Courier feel mean very
Gneaa The people must regard him sanderer-a very
foul sandeTer. HIS publication against Mc1ea low and
The people have decided and they have rebuked
with and detesaOn the spirit that will lug into poll
tca canvass the private reputation of any We had
supposed FoOte the only manin the State who would stoopow
enough grappe with such filthy PRACTICES but mis-
taken.
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Let us have Thanksgiving Day in Mississippi.

aWe indebted to Van Hook for beautiful Italian silk
neck handkerchief of very superior quality We prize high
y not less for its intrinsic value than from its being wa
trownby kndnesino the rough and almost barren path
editOrthe class last thought Of generally in the
nifty.
Its well enough say publicly that Van has fine. rich
and varied OF boots hats brceches and the gener
al essentials belonging gentlemans wardrobea cash
chehn
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N1We hope that Gov. Fooe will proclaim day OF Thanks
giving and Prayer before he the Executive chair
Is well known that Gov Footo is exceedingly ecitous and
opposite his Biblical quotations. Like the parsonage spo-
ken Of Shakespeare who could "cite scripture for his pur-
pose" understand in moods that put inspiration the
blush he would raise his hands and eyes Heaven and
voice that would have made the comortes of Job sick with
TexotOn cry ouThe People gave the People take
way; Blessed be the People"
Let us have q Thanksgiving Day in Mississippi.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19
Odd Fellows Hall.
MCKENnREE LODGE

MCKENDREE LODGE No. 90.
COLUMBUS, Miss. Nov. 18th, 1853.
AT regular meeting of this Lodge on the night
of the 10th inst, john A. Moss was expelled
from all the rights and privileges of the Order,
for conduct unbecoming an Odd Fellow
w. B. TRAVIS, Secretary
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19
The legislature.

This body joint ballot will be Overwhelmingly anti Fooe
we already have gain of over 30 taking the parties at the
last Legislature the basis for the estimate This enough
The wing Fooc editors who promised Office have got
the "gapes"
The tooe democrats had better resign They are now in
Wretched OF doing harm the
integrity the democracy OF the State and good to Foote
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

Rs5- We have been handed reply TO tile objections
ofMe London Economist against tie Memphis Con-
uention Of Southern Planters. This is an examin-
alton of the theory of labor, promulgated by that
journal, as illustrated in the white free system of
Europe and the black slave system of the United
States Its from the pen of J. Z. TUEL, and was
published originally in De Bows Review, but has
since appeared in pamphlet form, and it is to be
hoped will be extensively read 1t touches vital
question. If the clement of domestic slavery
gives increased efficiency to that system of human
labor, in whicht is combined, it will stand and CO.
exist with human society to the ''last syllable of
recorded time" Ofthis we have no doubt Men
believe this world is regulated by human precon-
ception and human Judgment, as Madame De
STEAL believed that the developments of France
were to be Controlled by succession of clever
pamphlets; but it is mistake-human advance
ment will be controlled by the truth in spite ofhu
man opinion. If this system of human labor is
the more efficient, it will compel opinion to a re-
cognition of its value other systems will fall before
it as weaker people yield to stronger. The sent-
mentaism of the world to our prejudice, can never
hurt us and it will be merely question of time
when the rest of the world will adopt system
whose advantages they have not the ability to neu-
tralse. If the element of domestic slavery docs
not give increased efficiency to that system Of hui
man society in which it is combined, Their the sys-
tenn must fall before other more perfect organiza-
tons But of this fact we are beginning to have lit
tie apprehension we are beginning to believe that
if we subtract from the labor Of 100 white men,
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

BE- Among the many subjects of interest OF a
UNCONVENTIONAL character, discussed at the late
Baptist Convention in this city, there two of
general character which are likely to be agtated
in our State and national Councils. The first is
the Report of the Committee on Temperance, re-
commencing to our Legislature the proPnety and
importance Of the passage Of law similar to what
is known as the ''Maine Liquor Law which re-
port, at the request of the Recording Secretary,
Rev. j. I. Freeman, publish entire.
The otheris Memorial to the Senate and Presi-
dent of the United States, praying that an article
may be incorporated in all our treaties with Foreign
Powers, guaran'e cng the unrestricted right of
Religious Worship to all American citizens resid
ing abroad, similar to what we grant to their citi-
zens when in Country. This subject was
brought before Congress several years past, by
the Southern Baptist General Convention, and
was warmly advocated by General Cass and 9th
ers, but was finally lost sight Of amid the more
pressing business Of Congress. The object Of the
present Memorial is to re-agitate the subject.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

IMPORTANT TO THE DEAF-A new discovery has
been made relative to deaf persons. Two artists
IN London have invented an instrument which is
placed within the ears, without projecting, and be-
ing as the same color the skin, is not perceptble
1t enables deafpersons to enjoy general converse
ton, to hear distinctly at church and public as
semblies the unpleasant sensation ofsinging nois-
es IN the ear is entirely removed, and affords all
the assistance that could be desired
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19
Saturday Morning, November. 10, 1883,
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR
JET PERSON DAVIS

We have had the pleasure of taking the Hons. James
Drane of Choctaw J. Pettus OF Kemper and J. VI Ack
er of Monroe by hand the present week They all in
fine spirits and excellent health.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

Some of our friends at Holly Springs will do US favor
by setngup with the editor the Guard He's clever man.
But the fact Is he poetic to be in good health and the
feat OF his fendsmay work him serious harm He aposo-
phised this wise recently
''The cold, pale moon is up in the horizon, dra-
period with blood and surrounded by thick dark
bank clouds, surcharged with rumbling thunder
and forked lightning The Sc cessionists and dis
unionists, mounted on pale horses, are pacing the
way for civil war, disruption of the Union, and
the desolation of our common country. Their cry
is" DC.
Well, brother Guard, what is their cry--now2
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

A girl at one of our schools lately complained to
the teacher that one of the boys had g stolen her
character, and called on another girl, little
meddlesome thing-as school girls usually are--to
corroborate her statement. The little one, pleas
ed at being called on as witness, jumped up and
lisyed out: 'Yeth thir he did tho, for l thaw
m running round the houth cation thumthino ),
the bad boy was of course convicted on such IN
exceptional evidence, and properly punished for
his thievng propensities
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

The Washing ton Union publishes the correspon.
dence betMeen Baron de Bruck and Einister Marsh
relative to the release of Kozsta and says ''The
correspondence will be read with a protest oy those
who think as do that there are conditions and
terms annexed to this release of Kozsta not entire
u tit TO hare been made"
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

W Wright, the State Rights Democrat has beat
Nabers, the Union Democratic Wing candidate for
Congress in the first district,-certain
The Union party is dead in ssissippi-rerv dead
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Tot me EoOuTHeTn CTaTH0TU.
Mr. EmToR, send you the following thinking will graf
y you to know that your little potege has literary
is taken from book she keeps and you will
that she has peced the lines paaphascd from Dickens
with hule fancy in thought and expression.
will make other seIections and send you, some original
and others selected opportunity offers.
suppose you delighted with the result Of the election
father in eXtuscs, and rejoice the defeat Of Gov Fooe
and the success OF Mr. Barry.
thank you for the books They reached good
dition. Present me kindly friends. Yours
CHARLOTTE
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-11-19

GUENo ACCUMULATIoN.-A writer in the g
north hAgriculturst" states that he has ex-
amined all the Islands in the rainless attitudes of
West Africa, and that all the guano that was found
upon them has been removed. He states that one
foot of guano accumuates on Halifax Island in An
gra Pequna Bay in three years.-This would
amount to 1338B feet in 1000 years. This GER
tanly oyerthrows all the arguments that were
advanced to prove the great age of this planet by
some who have calculated that the guano of the
800 feet hills in the Lobos Islands required accu-
mutation for ages before, it is recorded our world
was created.
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The Committee on Temperance" beg leave
respectfully to report That they believe the
time has arrived when the only true policy for all
the advocates of Temperance to pursue, is to unite
in one general effort throughout the State, as well
as throughout the entire Union, to secure the en-
actment by the Legislature Of law, utterly pro-
hbiting the sale Of ardent spirits in any quantities
whatsoever. The failures in the various organi-
cations heretofore in existence, the havoc and wo
still produced by the free of intoxicating drinks
the desolation and blight visited upon families
communities and even churches, are trumpet
tongued and afford imperative arguments in favor
of more vigorous effort in behalf Of the TEN
perance enterprise than has ever been witnessed.
In view of these considerations your Committee
recommend the adoption Of the following resolu-
ton
RcsoIped, That this Convention approve cordi-
ally Of what is usually denominated ''the Maine
Liquor Law" and respectfully suggest to the yari-
Gus religious bodies associated with it, to memoir
alize the Legislature, to secure the passage of ii
similar law in this State.
Respectfully Submitted
VIM CAREY CRANE.
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These are the teachings of earth, sky, and air,
The Heavens, the glory of God declare,
But louder than voice beneath, above
Is heard in my heart-its name is Love.