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The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

There is significance and value iE such a
compliment as that contained in the article
below. from the baltimore CIipper. II is
subject to no abatement, because OF its coming
from one politically sympathizing with Col
Davis. 1t is just tribute to the merits Of
the Secretary Of War, and it affords US much
pleasure TO record SO disinterested a compl-
ment:
1.-The views recently expressed by this dis
tinguished gentleman in reference to the pro.
posed construction Of railroad to the Pacific
by the general government, have attracted no
little remark from the public press, and have
in various sections Of the country elicted the
warmest concentrations Strict construc-
zionist as Mr. Davis is, we were not surprised
to hear these opinions from him; for however
extreme his views undoubtedly are on many
points Of interest in our public affairs there
is no man whose intelligence and practical
judgment may be more safely relied upon in
relation to vital practical questions. With
out forgetting that William ii. Crawford,
John O. Calhoun, and other statesmen Of the
highest distinction, have filled the Office Mr..
Davis now occupies We are decided in the
convicion that it was never more ably nor
more honorably filed than at the present mo-
ment. BY education and the experience Of
his life, Mr.. Davis is peculiarly fitted for its
duties There is no subject connected with it
of which he is not the master, and his decls-
ions are made with promptness and accuracy
that have excited the admiration OF all who
possesses the opportunity Of observing his
course. In the District Of Columbia his worth
is most highly appreciated. The President
has wisely committed to his control the impor-
tant improvements 10 progress and in contem-
plation' and it is the general desire that tn.
NAV be prosecuted to completion under his
INTELLIGENT and liberal direction. Prominent
amongst these works is the great enterprise
Of conducting an abundant supply Of water
from the Great Falls Of the Potomac to the
city Of Washington, a work worthy Of bis &C.
MUS and energy.
"Mr. Davis, moreover, in keeping with
the character Of the true and exalted gentle
man. possesses a kind considerateness Of dis
position and manner that contrasts strongly
with the outward seeming Of those We have
seen attain to lofty positions though possessed
Of inferior merits. The plainest man who
approaches him is sure to receive prompt,
candid, and courteous response, such as can
not fail to win his respect and admiration.
I'VE have seldom sympathized with Mr..
Davis politically, and are unacquainted with
him personally: but be is a valuable servant
Of the public and as such we feel it to be our
duty, as it surely is our pleasure, to com
mend him"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

All commercial communities have been
the friends Of peace, and the strongest oppo-
sers OF war, except for protection and self-de-
fence.--The Tyrians never made war upon
the Israelites, like the rude Philistines and
other nations. The longest, most prosperous
and glorious reign Of the kings Of Israel was
that Of Solomon, which was characterized BY
Peace and Commerce. had been a
man Of war. and was, therefore. not allowed
to build the Temple But Solomon was not
disturbed by war, and was commanded to un-
dertGke that important work, in an age Of
great commercial prosperity. when the riches
Of the earth we're poured into his kingdom in
great abundance. The policy Of Carthage
was almost exclusively commercial, while that
Of Rome was exclusively warlike and con.
scquently the influence Of the one was peace
ful and purifying 10 society, while that Of the
other was disturbing and corrupting. Garth
age and Rome sustained the same relation to
the ancient world that England and France
do TO the modern.-It is an interesting ques-
tion, worthy Of consideration, what would
have been the influence upon the nations Of
antiquity had Carthage conquered Rome. or
Napoleon conquered Wellington at Waterloo
Who can doubt for moment that the former
would have been far more beneficial to the
old world, and the latter far more Injurious
to the modern? None will question that the
influence Of England is far more elevating,
conservative and beneficial to society. than
that Of France, or modern Rome. The one
is straightforward, wise, and the strongest
government on the globe, while the other is
tickle, unwise, and the weakest. Had Garth
age triumphed, the commercial spirit would
have prevailed everywhere, and penetrated
every corner Of the globe, and its peaceful IN
fuencc have changed the wholcfacc Of society.
War has been the master-passion Of the people,
and the handspring Of all the governments
of past ages, save those cities and nations that
have been commercial, which have been in
yariably pacific in their policy. The line Of
commerce is from Tyre to Alexandra, thence
to Venice, Amalf, Genoa, Florence, Antwerp,
Amsterdam, London and America, and the
influence of each aud all has been pacific
Commerce stimulates the farmer and manu-
facturer, nurses the arts and sciences, edu-
Gates and christianizes man. War takes the
farmer from the soil and the workman from
his trade, cripples the arts and sciences, and
brutalizes the human race. just so far, then,
as commerce excels war, would the influence
Of Carthage have surpassed that Of Rome.
Tire same appears from the history Of the
cities Of Italy, and the Hansetowns Of Ger
many. Commerce invariably humanizes the
savage, civilizes the barbarian, polishes the
rude cnlightens the ignorant. fosters the So
ciaI virtues, and shows man wherein his true
interest lies while war, the law Of violence,
ever tends to produce Numerically the oppo.
site eFects-We trust that the influence Of
commerce will soon make the policy Of all
nations pacific, by sending them the Gospel
Of the Prince Of Peace.-IUntS Merchants
Magasine.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

a LITTLE TNcrDENT-A bachelor friend Of
ours was riding day or two ago though Athol,
in this State, when he overlook little girl
and boy apparently on their way to school.
The girl appeared to be FIVE or SIX years old,
and was as beautiful as fairy. Her eyes
were lit up with a CLEAN Of intense happiness,
and her cheeks glowed with the hues Of health.
Our bachelor looked at her for a moment adj
miringly. She met his glance with smile,
and with an eager voice saluted him with,
81 Have you got baby 2" lie was struck
aback by the question, and something like
regret stole over his mind as he looked upon
the animated and beautiful little face before
him. "No," he answered. Well, she re-
Piled, drawing her tiny form proudly up. "lce
haze, and passed on, still smiling to tell the
Joyous news to the next one she might meet
What a world Of happiness to her was connec-
ted in that one idea-the baby And IN her
ioy she felt as if all must have the same de.
light as herself; and it was a matter Of alice
tionate pride to her that lifted her little heart
above the reach Of ordinary envy. for in the
baby was her world, and what else had she to
crave Such was the reflection Of our friend
and he remembered it long enough to tell II
Yesterday, in State street-BoSi0n Post.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

The ALPINE HoRN-The Alpine horn
has on tho lofty hills Of Switzerland, another
still more solemn and religious use besides
that Of the cowcall. When the sun has set
in the valley, and his rays still glimmer on The
snowy tops Of the Alps, the shepherd who
dwelis on the highest Of them, Immediately
seizes his horn, and calls through it Praise
God the Lordp' All the neighboring shep.
herds as soon as they hear this souDdi seize
their Alpine horns. hasten out Of their huts.
and repeat it. This often lasts a quarter OF
an hour, and the name Of the Lord is re-
echoed from the mountains AMI rocks. AZ
last there is a solemn silence all kneel, and
with uncovered heads pray. In the mean
time, it has become completely dark. Good
night " the highest shepherd exclaims through
his speaking trumpet Good night" re-
sounds from all the mountains and the sides
Of the rocks Then each goes TO repose.-
Musical World and Times.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

NJ A certain deacon in Massachusetts,,
who was very jealous advocate for the cause
Of temperance, some years since, oneA hot
summers day employed a carpenter to make
some alterations in his parlors. In repairing
a corner Of the mop-board near the fireplace,
It was found necessary to remove the fire
board; when 10 a " mares nest was brot
10 light, which astonishel the workman mar
velously. Abrace Of decanters, sundry junk
bottles-all containing something to take
a pitcher and tumblers, were costly reposing
there in snug quarters. The joiner. with
wonder-stricken countenance, ran to the pro-
prietor with the intelligence. well, de-
clare ;" exclaimed the deacon, that as curl
Gus, surely. 1t must be that old Captain j
left these things there when he occupied the
premises, thirty years since :" " "PrrhaPs
be did, returned the discoyereri but,
Deacon, that ice in the pitcher must have
been well CONCEALED to have remained solid
SO long a time !"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

"a CHEAP AND DURABLE WHITEwAsH.-A.
J. Downing recommended the following prep
aration Of whitewash for brick or stone, as
cheap and durable, and thoroughly tested BY
him "Slack half bushel Of lime in bar
rel, BY pouring over it hot water enough 70 70
cover it four or five inches deep, stirring till
slaked then fiji the barrel two-thirds full Of
water aud add one bushel Of water lime. Dis
solve in water, and add three pounds sulphate
Of zinc. The whole should be Of the thick
ness Of paint, ready for use with the brush.
This wash is improved by the addition OF a
peck Of white sand, stirred in just before
using. The color is a pale stone. color, nearly
white. To make it fawn color, add one pound
yellow ochre, two pounds Of raw lumber. and
two pounds Indian red. 10 make it drab,
add one pound each Of Iudian red, umber,
and lampblack"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

DEoDoRIzING INFLUENCE or CoFFEE-
Coffee is one Of the most powerful means, not
only rendering animal and vegetable cfiluvia
inocuous, but of actually destroying it. A
room in which meat in an advanced degree Of
decomposition had been kept for some time,
was instantly deprived Of all smell on an open
coffee roaster being carried through it, con-
tanning pound Of coffee newly roasted.
Even the smell Of musk and castorcum,
which cannot be overpowered BY any other
substance known to us, is completely dispelled
by the fumes Of coffee and the same applies
to the odor Of asafetida. Il was remarked,
however, that in general, animal atiluvia arc
more readily effected BY it than odors Of veg
etablc origin.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24
A HUMAN SKELETON EnDEDDED IN RocI

A HUMAN SKELETON EMBEDDED IN Rock.
The GAINESVILLE Times relates the following
On Monday last, while some hands on the
Cincinnati. Wilmington and GAINESVILLE Rail-
road. at Cussacs's Mill, about five miles out
Of the city, we're quarrying stone, human
skeleton was found embedded IN rock, on
bluff bank on the South branch Of Jonathan's
Creek. thirty feet from the surface. a small
Gssurc in the rock. Of perhaps two inches in
width. opened to the resting-place Of these re-
mains, which, in all human probability, may
have been deposited there centuries ago
The rock contained an indentation OF the
greater part Of the body, as perfect as though
moulded of Potter's clay. From the hlp TO
the foot. particularly, this sarcophagus was
correct as carving could have made It, The
proportions, curvatures, &C.. Of the limb, were
distinct and regular. and indicated that the
skeleton had been Of person Of full size
We saw this skeleton. and the rock from
which it was taken, the day after It had been
discovered. The bones we're in good state
Of preservation.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

NJ The first case which has occurred in
New Jersey under the law relative TO habiiu-
al drnnkards, passed at the last session Of the
Legislature, took place at Princeton, on the
2od ult.. and is mentioned in the Wing
The Chancellor issued commission to
three gentlemen. who proceeded to try before
a jury an inquisition into the habitual drum
kenness Of Charles Skillman, and his incapac-
ity to take care Of his property. The jury
paye verdict that such was the case, and ac-
cording to law the Orphans Court. on apPll-
cation, must appoint guardian over him.
He is divested Of all control over his property,
which viii be restored on his reformation -
all liquor-sellers, under penalty, are forbid
den to sell to him, and legally he is to be
treated as a lunatic:
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

WHIsTLlNG -Speaking Of borcs, VIC can
carcoly imagine one capable Of inficting
more twisting misery than an inveterate whist
err A fife we can stand, when all the nation
is "armcd and equipped" &c, on training
day, and drum, with its flag, serves to drown
Is screams; but to listen to a poor air, badly
murdered by poorer pucker, we prefer death
IN some easier if not quicker way. We al
lgays think Of the French stage driver. who.
being very much annoyed by such bore. sud-
lenly turned upon him with My frien,
yat for you all times yissel? You loss your
'9g eh?"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

NJ The amount Of coinage in Mexico, IN
1874. was Sl3,732, SCI. and in 1915 was
$4,000, 900. The product Of the mines in
Mexico is now nearly S20,000,00O per annum.
The coinage Of Mexico. since 1885, or 3lS
years, amounts to S2.767, ,SSS,S5l. The
whole Of this enormous sum has been thrown
into the general circulation Of the world, as
Mexico has at no period been an importer Of
the precious metals The California Her.
ald estimates that the gold production Of Cal
fornia, during the first quarter Of the present
year, exceeded that Of Australia full 90 per
cent. The export from Australia for Eng
land, for that period, amounted to sll,O0O,-
600, while the export Of California to New
York. to the 10th Of March, was s 4,3S2,344
Tic amount taken by passengers is not IN.
cluded, which is many millions more than
from Australia, of which but little has beer
taken in that way. The number Of diggers II
Australia is put down at 100000, while those
Of California are only 125,OOO. This shows
that tho average yield to the individual Il
largely in favor Of California
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

A HIxT ron HoUsEKEErERs.-Whlle Civ
ng to housekeepcrs the advice jotted down.
Ehilc attending to the very important matter
of house-clcaning, and the arrangements, do
lot omit o inform housekeepers that a few
lrops Of carbonate Of amonia, in a small guam
It's Of warm rain water, win prove q safe and
asy qnti.acid, &C., aud will change if care
ally applied, discolored spots whether pro-
luced by acids or alkaies. If one has the
misfortune to have carpet injured by white
wash, this will Immediately restore it Ohio
CHifiUdt0r.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

MAsoxs IN VRGlxlA.--At the annual COM
munication Of the Grand Lodge Of treema-
sons held in Richmond, there were IN Vir-
rinia 30 Lodges, and 9,S19 members. The
lodge receipts for the previous year amount
10 s35 157 66. limitations 76S. admitted by
card. 19I. Deaths, 20. Number Of brothers
relieved. s94. Number Of widowed families
relieved, SO. Amount paid for relief. So,
22s %. Amount paid for the education o
orphans. 81, 793 80.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

HArPMrss.-True happiness is Of a retired
nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise. IL
arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment
of ones self, and the next. from the friendship
and conversation Of few select companions
False happiness loves to be in crowd, and
to draw the eyes Of the world upon her; she
does not receive any satisfaction from the ap.
plause which she gives herself but from the
admiration which she raises in others
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24
To Union Democrats.

Hear how the Wings begin TO talk about
you. The following from the Kosciuso0
Chronicle. (Whig) will no doubt strike some
Of our Union Democratic friends with little
surprise. This Wing Editor discourses thus
about Union Democrats:
When they Qhe Union Democrats) joined
us on the Compromise, We expected Them 10
n1ingle az orr ranks as PRIYATES, but
instead Of doing 80. they placed themselves
AZ the HEAD Of the WHIG PARTY. called
themselves Democrats. and became candidates
FOR ALL THE OFFICES agittin their
reach. However notwithstanding their great
for the "l0ares and fishes,
qce regard ascm as prcttgtair CONVERTS
to the Hhig cause; but now they have left
us. ace sag their roonl IS good company.
WE ARE DONE WITH THEM, and shall
never hereafter Uote for aHy man u1ileSs he
adhcres 10 the principles lasd dorm w tbe
National Wing Contention az baltimore.
FACTIONISI'S anil UNION DEMO
Gratis mtst ralLV anaer other than tte
Wig Banner. They were an INCUBUS
upon the Wing party. The party has been
PURGED, and we can now rally as Of old,
upon the glorious principles Of Whiggery and
around the institution Of our country"
The caps and italics in the above are ours
They Qhe Whigs) thought the Union Demo-
Gratis we're ''pretty fair conrefts the Wig
cause" but since the Wing party has been
"purgc1,' and the Union Democrats arc
purgcd out Oft. they seem to think the Union
Democrats we're an "incuJqts" upon the
Whig party. and they want nothing more to
do with characterization Democrat.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

CHIDRrY Children are tenderly loved
and caressed, but every child is to be commis-
Grated. A few are with it and for it, but the
rest ofthe world. with its army Of evil infu-
enccs and desires, are against it. Unlortu-
nate circumstances may determine its destiny
for better or worse. and thousand chances
OF disaster and failure are at stake, against its
prosperity and success. In the Transform
ton, By Rubens, with one stroke Of the brush,
a laughing child was converted into weep
mo one.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

Flowers VS.. CHILDREN.-A mothers de-
light in her children is uncertain and full OF
anoy, compared with that Of josiah in his
flowers. They never screamed when he
wished them to be quiet--nevcr required to
be bribed to take physic-never tore their
clothes rlayed truant, got bitten By mad dogs,
nor cored by mad bulIs-never, when they
grew up, formed indiscreet attachments, or, at
least none such as a little patience would not
remedy las for instance, when his stately
convoiv ,lus twined over young piece Of
London pride)-in fact. he enjoyed all the
pleasures Of paren.hood without any Of its
snxieties.-Lady Lees Widoichood.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

Posr OFrIcE STAMrs-These articles, as
all our readers know, arc sometimes rather
difficult to fasteu on letters without the aid of
a little extra gum paste. The Chatauque
Democrat tells a pretty good story On this
subject, which occurred at Westtield. A lst-
ter was put into the box. tho appearance OF
which denoted that the writer was unaccus.
toned to the use Of the stamps, aud had failed
"a make one stick at all lie had tried, and
vainly tried. but the invoterate portrait OF
BENJAMIN Franklin would curl up AT last,
n despair, he pinned il to the envelope and
wrote lust under it," PAID. II the ID
Thing sticks IN y. Sunday DIS.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

UrvRy CLAY.-A writer in the Charles
ton Courier says:
Calhoun or Webster could plan political
campaign, embracing distant results, protract-
ed onerations and an infinite combination Of
details.-Clay as gallant, prompt and daring
master Of the horse, ever plumed and spur
red for action and emergency, could carry
out their plans, step by step, without troub-
ling himself to inquire whether there was a
plan at all.
Clay enjoyed less advantages than either Of
his compeers. lie was trained in new State,
or rather in a new settlement, not fully grown
into State, where to devise cxpedients, to
overcome pressing emergencies, or master IN
slant difficulties, was the great task Of each.
Had he continued in his native State, until
the terms Of his character had more complete
" unfolded, the statcsmanly elements Of his
MIND would have expanded in proportion.
The very excess OF bis social feelings too,
was unfayorable to the development Of the
great statesman. With him the social ex-
ceeded the domestic - with Calhoun and
Webster, with the first in a remarkable de-
rree,) the case was reversed. lie admired
and esteemed more men than either Clay or
Calhoun-he attached to himself, by the mys-
terious magnetism Of personal fascination,
thousands who idolized him, and thought they
we're approving bis principles when in reality,
they were unconsciously paying homage to
the man; but it is doubtful whether he was
con ,tituted to love or hate, as intensely as
either Of his compeers. lie sucked nectar
GUS balm from the ruby portals Of more fair
lips than had ever before paid this sweet
privilege to one man-it was atruly womanly
way Of idolizing him, that the fair daughters
Of America employed; let them transfer the
kisses to their sons and grandsons as rich
legacy, coupled with the name Of Clay-but
it was not the indication, or the training Of Q
great statesman.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24
TO the Democrats of Mississippi.
Tho following correspondence and commu.
nicaiion need no introduction -
Aberdeen, July 9th, 1853.

nlcation need no introduction -
Aberdeen, July 9th, 1858.
JAMES PHELAN, EsQ.-Dear Str We
have for some time past, noticed your course
in reference to the late Democratic Conven-
ton at jackson, and in your published card in
reference 20 the action Of that Convention,
you use the following language " now do
charge, that to save them all from defeat, and
to get McRae ont Of Browns way for Scna-
tor, the admitted rights Of our people were
violated, &c.
We heard Col NIcRac, in a speech which
he delivered in Aberdeen on the 5th ult.,
positively deny that there was any understan-
ding between Gov Brown and himself, which
speech could not have been heard BY you, as
you were absent at Pontotac
Now, as you make the above charge on
circumstantial evidence alone, and as Col Nc
Rae, a man Of undoubted honor, denies it, We
arc induced to believe that you arc mistaken
in your conclusion and as your personal
friends demand Of you TO place this matter in
our hands and further demand, that if after
full investigation, VIC find you are mistaken
in your conclusion, that you withdraw the
charge above alluded to, and by so doing place
yourself right before the world.
As your friends, We are unwilling that you
should remain in an erroneous POSITION
Knowing you intimately as We do, we know
that you would not willingly do any personal
injustice, and feel confident that you will ac-
cede 10 our request It is also proper that
we should here state that VIC believe all the
material facts stated in your published card
TO DO true. Yours, truly,
j. NJ. ROGERS,
II. ii. DALTON,
G.. S. BRYANT
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-24

ENERGY OF CHARAcTER.-Il lore the ener-
rv that lasts until the end. There is some
thing noble and diginfed in it. The man that
possesses such a trait Of character must be
respected when this energy is employed in a
good and worthy cause and when the busy
mind sinks in its leaden sleep. science shall
weep over departed glory, and society mourn
an irreparable loss.