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The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

RULES ron Howe EDUcATIoN.-The fol-
lowing are worthy Of being printed in letters
Of gold. and being placed in conspicuous
position in every household -
/. From your children's earliest infancy,
you must inculcate the necessity Of instant
obedience.
. Unite frmness and geutloness. Let
your children always understand that you
mean exactly what You say.
3 Never promise them anything, unless
you arc sure that you can give them what you
promise
4. If sou tell child to do something,
show him how to DO it. and see that it is
done.
s. Always punish your children for will
fully disobcying you, but never in anger.
6. Never let them perceive that they can
vex you. or make you lose your selfcom-
mand.
T. If they give way to petulencc and tenn
per, wait till they are calm. aud then gently
reason with them ON the impropriety Of their
conduct
s Remember that little present punish
ment, when the occasion arises, is much more
effectual than the threatening Of a great pun
ishment should the fault Be renewed.
0. Never give your children anything be-.
cause they cry for it.
10. On no account allow them to do at one
time what you have forbidden, under the like
at another.
IL. Teach them that the only sure and
easy way to appear good is to be good
II. Accustom them to make their little re-
citals with perfect truth.
I9 Never allow az tale-nearinp
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

WHAT HE DiED or We overheard once
the following dialogue between au alderman
an an Irish shop-liiter -
What's gone Of your husband, woman p
"What's gone uy him yer honor? Fax,
an he's gone dead, shurc."
Ah pray what dill he die of?"
" Die Nv, yer honor! he died Nv Fri
day"
Il don't mean what day Of the week, but
what complaint =
Och what complaint, yer honor ! iaix
an it's himsilf that didn't gt time to COM
pain"
"Oh ali! aye-he died suddenly p
"Raythur thai way yer honor.
Did lie fall il fit ?"
No answer.
: lie fell in a ft, perhaps ~
IL 1T, yer honor! Why, no. not exactly
that. lie fell ont Nv window or through a
cellar orr doon't know what they cull it.
/" "Ah. yes. AMI broAe h;s neck :"
F." No, not quite that, yer worship" r.
What then p
"There was biz NV string, or cord, or
that like, an it throttled poor Mike, to be
shure1'
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

TO PREsERyE HAMS THROUGH SUMNER
Make number Of cotton bags a little larger
than the hams; after the hams arc well
smoked. place them in the bags then get the
very best sweet made hay. cut it with cut
ting box or knifg-with your Lands press it
well around the hams in tie bags; tie the
bags with good sirings put on a card Of the
year to show their age, and hang them up in
your garrett, or 50 ne dry place, and our word
for it. ifyou let them hang for five years. they
will be better than on The day you put them
up Hams. put up in this manner, have been
kept in excelen; order for seven years. This
method costs but little, as the blg will last for
years. The only loss il the hay, and that the
cltilc will eat, if given to them IN the winter
The sweating OF tho hams will be taken up by
the hay, and it viii also inpart a fine flavor
to the meat.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

To KEEP STovE BRloHT Make weak
alum water, and mix your British Lustro "
with it; pu. two spoonflls to gill Of alum
water; lat the stove be cold, brush With the
mixture. then take dry brush and dry lus-
tire and rub the stove until it is perfectly dry.
Should any part. before polishing, become 80
dry as to look gray. moisten it with wet
brush, and proceed rs aboye.-By following
these directions. stove may be keptas bright
as coach body. By two applications, only, a
year.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

PRETTY FAIRLY STATED.-ln time oi
much religious excitement and consequent
discussion, an honest old Dutch farmer, OF the
Mohawk, was asked bis opinion as to which
denomination Of Christians were in the right
way to Heaven. "Nell. den, !" said he, ven
We ride our wheat to Albany, some say dis
ISL de pest road. and some say dat ish dc pest [;
but il don't make much Inference vieh road
We take for ven we get dare, dey never ask
vich way we come--and it ish none Of der
business-if our irltfat ISL go0t."
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

PHENOMENON or BLUsu-What mys-
tcriOus thing is blush. that a single word. a
look, or thought. should send that nimita-
bic earnation over the cheek, like the soft
tints Of summer sunset. Strange too, that
it is only the face--the human facc-that is
capable Of blushing. The hand or foot does
not turn red with modesty or shame, more
than the glove or sock that covers It It is
the face that is heaven. There may be traced
the intellectual phenomena with confidence
amounting to moral certainty.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

SrIRiTED SrooL MovlNG-"I say Bill did
you ever see tables move BY the aid Of spirits
from the spirit world,7
mo, Sam, but | saw stool move, and It
came towards me with perfect rush
Were you not little frightcned!"
Yes, but l dodgadit."
"Who made it move. Bll?"
why, my own sweetheart she throwed il
at me because l made fun Of the way she puts
her hair upin paper
oh, ect out, Bill you arc ignorant OF tic
science--T mean spiritual doings"
"Well ifyou'da been there you'd thought
there was both knocking aud spirit in the
movement"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12
U -We shonld ndant onr dress

DRrss We should adapt our dress as
well to our period Of life and peculiarities Of
constitution, as to the season and hour Of the
day. Old people require more clothing than
the young, while invalids and those predispo-
sed to pulmonary complaints, should be care
fully guarded against sudden changes. II Is
extremely imprudent to lay aside our winter
garments before the weather becomes settled,
or to 20 out into the damp air. or into cold
room, without additional protection.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

TEMPER No trait Of character is more
valuable than the possession of good temper.
Home can never be made happy without it.
1t Is like flowers that spring up in our path
way, rcviying and cheering us. Kind words
and looks arc the outward demonstrations -
patience and forbearance are the sentineis
within. Study to acquire and retain a sweet
temper. Il is more valuable than gold-it
captiyates more than beauty, and to the close
Of life it retains its freshness and powe-.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

SLEer. - Six hours Of sleep aro quite
sufficient for any healthy adult in the summer
season, but in winter the time may be lengthen-
cd to eight hours Children, however, should
be permitted to sleep as much as they VIII,
and particularly during the first stage Of infan-
cy. In order to rest quietly at night, one ought
to take moderate exercise in the daytime, avoid
strong tea and coffee at evening, eat only 4
light supper, and preserve a calm, undisturbcd
mind The chamber should be well ventla-
ted, cool, and without flowers or strong olers
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

TO PRESERVE FRulr-Take any kind Of
fruit. such is pluns, peaches, goosberries, 6c,
picked while rather green, put them into bot
ties, (tin cans are preferable,) filing them
full then Gil the bottles to the top with water
and set them in kettle Of cold water over a
fire. aad allow them to remain til the water
in the kettle bois then take the bottles out,
cork them tightly, and set them in the cellar
1t is said that various kinds Of fruit may be
kept in this manner for years.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

APPLE JAN-The apples, which should be
ripe and Of the best eating sort, being pared
and quartered, as for making apple jelly, are
put into a pan with water enough to cover
them and b. lied until they can be reduced
to ia mush. Then for each pound If pared
apples, pound Of siited sugar is added. being
sprinkled over the boiling mixture. Agitate
it well until reduced to jam, then put it in
to pots.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

SicNs.-To hear a death.watch, denotes
that there is little insect near you. A
ringing in your car is sign that you have Ia
ken little cold TO see strange sights, or
to hear dismql sounds, is a sign there is some
thing to cause them, or that your head or
nervous system is isdisoriered. To have fright
ful dreams, is a sign that you ate too much
supper. 10 see an apparation, or to be be-
witchcd, is an inconiestible cgidonce that you
are lacking common sense.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12


r. The following from the New York
Dutchman is a capital take off on the rage for
antique furniture, which has prevailed the
last few years:
The taste Of our fashionables runs strong
" on the antique just now Old chairs are
far above par, while knock-k beadstead
made and yended in the days Of the RevOlu-
ton, is sought after with as much interest as a
colfce-pot from IIcrcnlaneum. A gentleman,
who owns the fee simple Of broken backed
bureau, is in luck, while the owner Of foot
stool owned on or before Braddock's defeat,
NAV sell out his interest for funds enough to
retire on. 10 show the rage Of this passion.
we would mention that we were offered Sl20
for pair Of buckskin bree ches that our great
uncle threw aside during the old French war.
The lady who is negotiating for the revcrsion,
intends to stuff them for mantle ornament.
Should we dispose Of the buckskins we shall
then offer to the competition Of the fashion,
able world bnot.hoie through which Wash
ington looked when his school-master was in
pursuit Of him for playing hockey.
PS.-As this is the onl ly well authentica-
ted Washington knot-holc 10 the country, VIC
shall exrect very liberal offer"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

MARRIAGE" Two persons who have cho.
sen each other out of all the species, with the
design to be each others mu@al comfort aud
entertainment, have in that action bound
themselves to be good.humoyed, affable. dis
Greet, forgiving patient and joyful, with re-
spcct to each others frailtics and imperlec-
tions, to the end Of theirliycs."
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12
Those Silks.

oi Gro de Nap or Gro de Rhine-come, lady
fair tLey shall be thine lis but for you TO speak
tbe sentence-delay viii surely bring repentance
Which will yon havei say, quickly say, before you
lose that rich Brochcl They're al pretty, i is
hard Is tell which will be the FIRST to sell: those
plaids. and stripes and running vines, how brill
iantlv their beauty shines; those lovely Satns,
enbfoi1ered Swisses intended only for full grown
misses but they are tett suited lsaid asidel for
She who expects to be a bride.
Alpacas. Bombazines anil Grapes, Collars, Sleeves
cnfTs and Canes. Ribons embracing three hundred
pieres. an coiored Grapes and fine Grape Llsses ;
Pibbons Tor bonneis. belts and neck. Swiss, Jaco-
NOT Caulhrics lain and check; Giughams solid,
nlaid and stripes assorted, and "Parsian Flounces
inst impoIted And the undersigned with nodes
~ reverts 10 corded nounced and M0halr Skirts
and well reconcicd he trusts the ladies' faces, VIII
gaze with fond delight upon those handsome La
ees Inserfings. Edgngs, Of Jaconet and Swiss, al
fording beantv 70 those who offer bliss; Frnges,
calloons and handsome Broche Braids for sedate
mafrons and more lovely maids; five hundred pie
.eee of good pattern Prints. and very handsome
st,les al new French Chiniz; ladies Gloves, SILK
and kid. and pic net mitts, at every price. from
dollar ~ low down as two bits silk, cashmere,
cotton and alpacca Hose, much cheaper than some
neonle would suppose; Spool Cotton, Tape, Pms,
buttons and Needles IN profusion, Bobbin, Cord,
p;nin0 Bonnet Wire and Blond Illusion Excuse
me- ladies IL / should close at that and ask atten-
tion ~ one word ''-ucrbtm sqf Then come one,
eone all You'll Gnd as very handy, IN showing
each the 1,oas oBeu1ndi, Of buying cheap, BY pay
ing up when due your yearly debts, 70 6entlle ana
ta7fet, J. 5. MASON
y ss,,sa,,lo, oo 1s55 civ
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

n A miser, named Noah Odell, sixty
years old, died some time ago in Boston. 80
fearful was he Of losing his money, that be
wore chain around his body, to which was
fastened stout bag, in which the treasure was
deposited. This be kept by him during his
sickness, and upon it was 6xed his agoniz NJ
eaze. In. winter, it i related that he went to
church three times DAY. to save fuel at home,
anIv leaving his bed to return to ii. tss
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

GZ \ youngIcergyman having preached
on one occasion for Rev. Dr. Emmons. was
anxious to get a word Of applause, and, as the
grave doctor did not introduce tic subject. was
obliged to bait the hook for him. Il hope, sir,
| did not weary Jour people By tile (eNgfh Of
my sermon to-day" No. sir not at all, re-
piled the docter nor BY the depth Of it
either
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

% A countryman applied to a lawyer for
advice. After detailing the circumstances Of
the case, be was asked whether lie mad stated
them exactly as they occurred Aye. sir, /"
he rejoined +" / thought it best to tell you the
plain truth you can put the lies to it your.
selfn'
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

10 4 Dying West India planter, groaniug
10 his favorite negro servant, sighed out "Ah
Sambo I'm going long. long journey -
+" Nebber mine, massa, said Sambo, conso-
ling him, him all de way down hill, an you
soon reach dc erdni
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12
p 0 o T r K.
Why are the Beautiful SO Rare

Why are the beautiful so rare
The eternal stars are ever bright;
And, save the iinge its meek lips wear,
The simple daisy always white:
But. 'mong the thousands that meet.
How scant Of beauty is the share;
And Oft pondered in the street
Why are the beautiful SO rare
The dove has still lis sleekY coat,
The Jay its clear cerulean eyes,
The robin crimson round its throat,
All fresh as il from Paradise;
Mid human crowds it makes me start
10 note what motley looks they wear,
My heart inquireth Of my heart
IEhy are the beautiful so rare
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12
Number s.

o. Paddy, attending "Broadbrim" con
vention for the first time was much astonished
and puzzled withll at the manner of worship.
Having been told that they "spakc eyca IS
they were moved W the spirit, he watched
the proceedings with increasing disgust for their
"haythen way Of worship. I'LL one young Qua.
ker arose and commenced solemny-
Brethren. / have Marie -"
"The devil We hey," Interrupted Pat
The Quaker sat down il confusion, but tha
spirit moving Pat no further, the young mau
mustered courage aud broke out again
Brethren, have married daughter cf
the Lord"
The devil ye lev that said Pat, ''butitll
be long while before iyer yell see your fl.
ther.in-law."
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

0E Before store in a small village, an an
imal bearing the appearance of having ones
been a horse, but which then looked like slScl-
eton covered With collapsed hide, was obsery-
ed by wag Of boy, who pasted placard up.
on its side, on which was daub i in large let.
ters-"W Wanted, peck Of oats inquire with.
In y
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

THE REwARDoF OF DILIoENcE.-"Secst thou
a man diligent in business" says solomon,
he shall stand before kings" We have a
striking illustration Of this apborism in the
life Of DR.. Franklin, who, quoting the SEN
tonce himself adds, " This is true have
stood in the presence Of five kings. and once
had tue honor Of dining with one" All in
consequence OF his having been diligent in
business from his earliest years. .Nhat a
lesson is this for our youth, aud for US all.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

u Dr. johnson, when in the fullness Of
years and knowledge, said II never took up
a newspaper without finding something would
have deemed It loss not to have seen never
without deriving from it instruction and amuse.
ment.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

10 Hurry is the mark Of weak mind
Dispatch. Of a strong one The weak man in
Office, like squirrel in a cage. is laboring
eternally, but 10 little or no purpose; and il
is in constant motion without advancing one
inch.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

70 An Irishman, one gloomy day in Dc
cember, applied 10 a merchant to discount
note at rather long, though not unusual.
date. The merchant remarked that it had
great many days 70 run. shen the lrishman
said. An that's thruo for Sc, honey, but
him ye doont consid,r how short the days arc
at this time w the year :"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

Regalia, or chew "fue.cut without making
himself sick; he can walk crack " under
three glasses Of Champagne, and can sing
Come to my cottage, gentle maid" aud
thumb on the guitar by moonlight, without
terrifying every dog in the neighborhood
lie is tie chap who amazes his grandmother
30 hints Of successful lottery-ticket; by
signing in dismal tones the name Of Sweet.
sweet Laura" By relating strange dreams Of
engagements elopemcnts, suicides and duels !;
or by borrowing all Of the old ladY's small
change, and never returning it.
| have heard these same characters speak
Of their mothers as the "0ld Woman -
True. it is no heiuous offence, yet it shons-
andit shows as plainly, (nore plaiuly, in hct.)
as any other evil habit, what company they
keep. aud the estimate they place upon their
parents love and care for so many years
They know it is wrong and when in tie
presence Of young ladies, would as soon think
Of utteriug strange oaths, as using such disrc-
spectful language toward their parents.
Truly, the character Of the Young Old
Man" is one Of many pcculiarities. lie
sometimes prldes himself upon being great
ladies' man" and will risk both neck and
limbs to accommodate some fair Maiden years
older than himself for whom lie has taken
fancy" but who regards him with feelings
Of pity, or a just contempt. ,He has been
known to watch till the waae Of night under
her window, or in sightof the front door, to
sec who "that blasted fellow Wis, who was
trying to cut him out Of .she affections Of
lovely Henrietta" lie Las been known to
attend Paurch regulefiy, for six weeks. to get
a-sigst Of bis = adorable one" and lie has
been kn6sS to lose bis coat-tail in sealing
the gar5en fence, to rid himself Of " that con-
founded dog" who hal discovered him en-
deavoring to catch glimpse Of his lady-love,
as she. with candle in hand. retired for the
nIgnt.
Yes, pity the Young old man ~
For him shall all men weep % when he IS
no more. For him shall fair maidous she'd
briny tears, when they read his Obituary" :"
For him shall his grandmother groan, when
she recalls 70 mind those unremitted "d;mes =
For him shall the bar.keeper sigh. as pay day
draweth rear. For him shall watch-aogs
howl, as they look in vain for MS remaining
coat.tail. But Ger his corso shall wise
men rejoice" when they consider that the
great "fool-kiler '-Death-has at last rid
the world Of bis presence forever!
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

ALMAvAcs.-- The first printed almanac
was published at Buda, in 1872; The first
Of any note in this country was the Poor
Richards !" Of DR.. Franklin. IL was COM
menced IN 1888, and continued until l15o.
In England, Moore's Almanac, conspicuous
for the unblusning character Of its astrologi-
cal predictions. has some years attained cir
culation Of 100000 copies.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

15= "You fatter me, said an exquisite
the other day. to a young lady, who was prais.
ing the beauties Of bis moustacho. "For heav-
ems sake maam. intarposed Hoosier, don't
make him any PLATTER than he is now.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

70. Daddy" said a young hopeful, "lets
60 up to the ninepin alley aud roll. ."-"Roll
boy, what DO you know about rolling y "AIe
know about it! Why can roll your darncd
old eyes out in less than ten minutes"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

n A skeptical young man, who was COR
versing with the distinguished DR.. Parr, Oh
served. that he would believe nothing which
he could not understand Then, young
man. said the Doctor, your erred will be
the shortest Of any mans know.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

L. Mrs. Partington is Of the opinion that
Mt Vesuvius should take Old De- Townsend's
Sarsaparilla, to cure itsalf Of eruptions The
old lady thinks il has been vomiting 50 long,
else would stay on its stomach.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

- The greatest pleasure connected with
wealth consists in acquiring it Two months
after a man comes into fortune. lac feels Just
as prosy fretful as he did when be worked for
"four.and-six" day.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

70 Fight hard againsta hasty temper
Anger will come. but resist il stoutly. A
spark will set house on fire. a fit Of passion
may cause you to mourn all the days Of your
life. Never revenge an injury.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

THE OLD BRowN JUG-Jones Kicks Of
Portland was emphatieally good fellow. but
he had weakness 1t could not be said TO be
a love Of gain, for bis heart was free, and his
hand could never remain long closed over u
sixpence. Neither was it the love Of woman,
Of Neal Low for at forty lie was still bache-
Tor. and the originator Oft liquor law lie re.
garded with as pure hatred as lie did the law
itself. Il was a prediction, and a strange
one, for an old brown jug. which was always
well lilled with 0tard.
One night. meeting with some kindred spir-
its he got his ideas 50 completely elevated
that lie was totally unable to tread upon the
vile earth, and at length, while attempting to
balance matters and fnd his way home, he
pitched into a very quiet looking individual.
who percciving his situation, kindly assisted
him to his apartments in the hotel where Jonas
boarded. Being watchman and a rigid liquor
law man, upon discovering the old brown jus
conspicuous upona a table, be raised his club to
demolish il. But Jonas seized his uphlLed
arm. and thus addressed him.
"Watchman spare that jug Touch not a
single drop. 1t served me many a tug, aud |
will be It's prop. Twas my forefalher hand
that placed il in his cot. There. watchman.
let It stand-thy club shall harm it not. That
old familiar jug whose credit and renown, are
known to many mug, and wouldst thou
smash it down Watchmau. forbear thy
blow. Break not its earth-brown clay; or
make the liquor flow, but let that old jug
stay -
The watchman could not stand 50 powerful
an appeal and after leaving a pamphlet OF
the Maine liquor law, which Jonas used next
day for shaving papers, he took his departure
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

~ In discourse in behalf Of a blind
asylum the speaker graveIy remarked, /" If
all the world were blind. what melancholy
sight it would be =
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12

- Early rising has been called "the step.
piug-stone to all that is great and good in lie.
making the poor man rich aud tho feeble
strong"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-10-12
DC E4aincs.

or every pattern and latest style, so rich that
thct excite ! smile-suited for ladies' Of doubtful
age. IS well IS those who would eiigage-pretty for
the maid. beco Ging TO the mother, and offered
cbeap 10 the one or the other