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The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29
cOnventions---orsanizatiOnS,& &c.

Why is il that tho DsmooIstic press Of n.
Mississippi manifest such apathy and indiffer-
enoe towards expressing their sentiments on
this subject which Il ofsuch vital Importance
10 Us all Can i be through fear Of offending
some Of their Southern brethren f-or because
they are satisfied with the present injudicious
system q 0sCoBvesiion organization We have
been waiting for some time past indulging
the hope that they would awake from their rev
cries, and respond TO the suggestions we have
from time TO time thrown out concerning this
subject But not word has one Of them spo-
ken, save Chapman, ofthe Southern Standard,
and Grasty, Of the Houston 1rguS, who, in
their last issues, took bold and decided stand
with US, for the numerical system Of Conven-
ton organization. We also, sometime since,
called upon the Aissisappian for an expression
Of its views on this subject, but the Editors of
that sterling sheet have maintained mute ST.
lence, and passed it over as one Of minor i'm
portance.-Monroe Democrat.
We find the foregoing in the Monroe DEM
Ocrat, ofthe 22d of February. The call upon
us for an expression of opinion on the subject
alluded TO- had escaped our notice. The ques-
ton relates to a mere matter Of the organi-
cation Of the Convention; and we have not
nterfered with it, and will not. We shall
leave that body to adopt its own mode of or
ganization, without attempting to decide in
advance what that mode should be- 1t is a
matter for its exclusive jurisdiction. The old
plan having worked well-resulted in selections
which have given general satisfaction to the
voters, and perpetuating thus far Democratic
ascendency in this state-we shall of course
be satisfied withit On the contrary, should
the Convention in its wisdom adopt new
mode Reorganization, we shall also be entirely
content.
We desire that several of our Northern CO.
temporaries have designated tried and un-
finching Democrat, residing in the First Dis
trict for Governor. Should he be the choice
Of the Convention, we will not stop, to ask
how 1t was organized, before we decide wheth-
er he shall have our earnest support Several
of our Southern cotemporaries have urged the
claims Of able and worthy Democrats in their
section and should either OF these receive the
nomination, we shall in the same spirit enter
the lists in his behalf without regard to mi
nor considerations.
This much we have said in reply to the call
of our friend Of the Monroe Democrat And
while we decline controversy on this point,
it is due to ourselves to say, that we are as far
from avoiding the expression of our opinion
on questions involving principle, as we are
from making suggestions, and invoking sec
tional feeling, with reference to their effect on
the aspirations of particular individuals who
may imagine they have "claims" on the party.
Mississippian.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

LARGE Fortune TO CoEvicr.-A man
named Robert Sutton, confined in the Auburn
State prison, New York, for robbing Judge
Harris, Of Albany, has just received intelli-
gence that he is the heir to ninety thousand
dollars by the death Of relative in England
he has yet some five years TO remain in pris-
on. Though millionaire, he has neither lib
erty, fine linen, nor sumptous FIRE.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

ET- We are pleased to see that our fellow
townsman, Mr.. Charles Henry is making pre-
parations for boring an Artesian Well in this
place, and we sincerely hope that he will sue
ceed in his undertaking, as he is an enterpris.
ing and thorough-going man. If he succeeds
in obtaining that pure element, water, it will
be great and beneficial improvement to the
town and country. Success to his operations.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

BRnisH MOVEMENTS AGAINST HoNDuRAs.--
BY telegraphic despatch to the N. o. Picayune,
dated Washington, March Is, We learn that a
Cabinet meeting was held on the 18th, and
that the reported movements Of the British
against Honduras was the subject of deliber-
alton. The Secretary of State was instructed
TO demand explanations from the British Gov
erDment
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

~ We are gratihed 10 learn that il is in
contemplation BY accompany fully able to carry
out the undertaking, toerect Hotel, in Jack
son, Mississippi, com mensurate with its wants
and interests.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

MOBILE PosroFFIcE.-Suit was instituted
by the Government on the 18th inst- against
Mr.. Beers, the hate Postmaster of Mobile, and
his sureties, on their official bond. P. Phil
lips, ESQ., was specially deputed to prosecute.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29
Democratic Meeting.

There will be Democratic Meeting held
at the Courthousein Woodyille, on TUESDAY
the 18th day Of APRI next, for the purpose
Of appointing delegates to attend the Demo
cratic State Convention to be held at Jackson
on the Second day of May next to nominate
candidates for Members of Congress and State
officers. All our citizens are respectfully in.
yited to attend.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

Mr.. JEFFERsoN's TEN RULES OF LIFE.-The
following rules for practical life were given by
Mr. Jefferson, in letter of advice to his name
sake, Thomas Jefferson Smith, in 1882:
l. Never put off till tomorrow what you
can do to-day.
2. Never trouble Others for what you can do
yourself
8. Never spend your money before you
have it.
4. Never buy what you do not want be-
cause it is cheap.
5. Pride costs us more than hunger, thirst,
and cold,
6. We never repent of having eaten too lit
tie.
Z. Nothing is troublesome that we do will
lingly.
8. How much pain has those evils cost us
which never happened.
Q. Take things always by their smooth
handle.
10. When angry, count ten before you speak,
If very angry, count hundred.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

CoNFIRMAuoNs.-The Senate has confirm
ed the nominations of Messrs Camp bell,
Thompson, and Felch, as Commissioners to
settle California land titles-salary $4,000
each.
The Senate has also confirmed the nomina-
ton of s. G. Bridge, of Boston, as Appraiser
General on the Pacific coast.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

ES The bill for the relief of Lieut.. Col. j
c. Fremont the object, being to reimburse him
for obligations he incurred for the National
service, in California, at the opening of the
Mexican war, has passed both Houses of Con.
gress.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

Ey- A telegraph despatch states that Mr.
Benjamin, of Louisiana, was admitted to his
seat in the United States Senate without de-
bate.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

EE- II is stated that five hundred dollars
were lately given in London, for one Cochin
China eoekl The fowl mania RACES in parts
of England with unabated violence.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

EE Louis Napolean has given to Mr. Hue,
one of the Catholic missionaries, whose travels
in Thibet and Tartary were recently published
the cross of the Legion of Honor.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

INCIDENTS OF THE INAUGURATIoN.-W
take the following paragraph from the de-
tailed accounts of the Inauguration, in the
New York Herald:
Gen. Pierce delivered his inaugural address
after taking off his overcoat, amid immense
cheering just exactly as he was delivering an
extempore speech. He had no paper or notes.
but delivered the address beautifully and grace
fully, without a blemish, to the end. 1t will
be remembered that Presidents Taylor, Polk,
and Others, read their address from the man
uscript. When he came to that part of his
address which related to the protection of
American citizens abroad, he turned face to
face with Mr.. Fillmore and the diplomatic
corps, and when he again turned to the mass
of the people in front, occupying the vast
square below, they shouted with delight, and
every man of the fifty thousand in the streets
declared that Pierce is the man for the times.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

SALE OF BATTuRE Lors.--This important
sale, says the Natchez Courier, was compile
ted on Wednesday last Additional lots to the
amount of S2ls,75o were sold, making to-
tai aggregate Of $7ls,7oo.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

Ey- We observe, says the Mississippian,
decided typographical Improvements in sever
sT Of our Mississippi exchanges-the Eastern
CEariOn, WoOdviiie Republican, Southern
Reveiik, Columbus Democrat and North
Aississippi Union We extend to them our
fluctuations on these aattering evidences Of
their prosperity.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

EF The only motive for uniting the Mis-
sissippi with the Atlantic, is the locomotive.
Senators may speak of Others, but this is the
only one that the people have any confidence in.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

RUMoRs OF An OTHER EXPEDITION FOR THE
INVASION OF CuBA.--lt is said, though we do
not vouch for its truth, says the New York
Herald, that another expedition is being or
ganized in New Orleans, with the design Of
invading the Island of Cuba and wrestling it
from the possession of Spain. A Colonel Of
the late Hungarian army is to have the CON-
mand of the expedition, which, already, it is
said, numbers force Of fifteen hundred men
from Cincinnati and elsewhere. The commit.
tee is reported to be in the habit of meeting
for the transaction of business and furtherance
Of the project almost every evening, at
one Of the hotels, in New Orleans; but it is
surmised that no active measures are to be
taken for five or six months more.
We have not received information as to
whether the Lone Star Association has any
connection with this new project for invading
the Island, Il issaid, however, that CONNER
cia house in Boston is to furnish the steamers
necessary for the transportation of the four
companies. We give these statements for
what they are worth. They will, however,
probably suffice to increase the activity and
still more exasperate the temper of Captain
General Cancdo.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

e. Our editor, Mr.. VanEaton, is slowly
recovering from a severe attack of TYPHOID
fever, and We hope he will soon be at his post
again. We also hope the patrons Of the Re
publican will bear patiently with us little
longer, in regard to editorial matter.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

EE- Hon. John D. Freeman has our thanks
for public documents, also for copy Of the
annual report Of the American Colonization
Society.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

ETWe learn that the estimated damage
to the city Of Columbia, Georgia, by the recent
tornado there, is about $4,000.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

STEAMBOAT ExFIosIos.-The steamer Bee
exploded her boilers oD the l5th inst, near Ev-
arsviIIe, on the Ohio river. One Of her pilots
and her steward were killed, and six others
dangerously scalded.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

EE The Hon. James Guthrie, Secretary of
the Treasury gives notice, under date of the
10th inst. that the five per cent stock created
under the provisions of the act ofthe Sd March
ls4a, will in pursuance, of the terms Of its
issue, be redeemed at the Treasury of the Uni
ted States on the first day Of July next at
which date interest thereon will cease.
Holders Of that stock desiring to receive the
principal and interest accrued thereon previous
to the LIST July next, may transmit their certi-
ficatss, duly assigned to the United States, by
mail or otherwise, to the Treasury Department
and drafts in their favor for the amount of the
principal and interest up the date of receipt
there will be remitted, payable by the Asss-
tant Treasury most convenient to them.--No-
bile Weekly Register.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29
IT is sUPERsEDING ALL OTHERS.

ES-Dr. MLane's Vermifuge, is rapidly
supplanti,s all other Worm Medicines. Where
used, it produced the best effects, driving out
all other remedies. Read the following =
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. Jan. 20, 1851.
MEssRs. j. KIDD q Co.-Please send me
ten gross MLane's Vermifuge. l have sold
double the amount of your Vermifuge to that
OF Fahnestock, in 1850; and ] think this year
the latter will be pretty well worn out.
JOHN F. DEMOVILLE.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

The LATEST FROM VICE PRESIDENT KING
A gentleman who arrived yesterday. the 2Sd
instp on the schooner Midas from Havana
says the True Delta brings gratifying intelli.
gence in regard to our invalid Vice President
The gentleman to whom the Delta is indebted
for this information, and Judge sharkey, u
s. Consul, paid visit to Mr.. King at the
plantation, where he is residing near Matan-
zas, on Sunday, the 18th inst, and they found
him greatly improved, in fact his health al
most entirely re-established.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29
Movements Of the Democracy.

The day f5F the assembling Of the Demoe-
raey Of the STATE 70 nominate candidates 70,
the support q he party, at the November e
lection, will sooR be upon US; and we are
gratihed 70 hear from every quarter, the notes
Of preparation for that important occasion. We
wsBt % see fuii gathering u l.s Democracy
an assemblage Of true-hearted men, who will
come up with full determination to perform
the work before them in proper and becom-
ing manner.
We find, in the Columbus Democrat the
following call upon the Democracy Of Lown-
des. We admire the languagein which it is
couched and we approve the patriotic and
magnanimous spirit which it breathes-The
editors Of that paper deserve the thanks Of the
Democracy for their patriotic efforts to reunite
the party and to advance its true interests;
According to the invariable usage Of the
Democratic party, and at the request offrends,
we have placed at the head Of our columns a
call for democratic county meeting, to be
held in this place. on Tuesday, the 18th Of
April for the purpose ofappointing delegates
to the State Convention. lis hoped and ex.
pected that there win be large turn out Of
the Democracy on that occasion. Every Dem
ocrat should, il possible, attend. All are invi-
ted to come, without respect to past divisions,
and all must be treated as equals. Let us
meet again around the council board as a
band ofbrothers, embarked in the same cause,
and fully, freely and friendly interchange our
opinions as to the future Of our party. Much
will depend upon the action of this meeting.
There should be no pickering and contention
among US.
The delegates to the convention should be,
and doubtless will be, selected, indiscriminate-
ly, from the mass Of the party as at present
organized, without respect to the past.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

ToLEsBoRo', Lewis Co. Ky. Feb. 5, 1851.
MEssRs. j. KIDD d Co.-The demand for
DIR. M'Lane's Vermifuge and the Liver Pills is
very great, and wish to have lot of each to
sell on commission Heretofore, Fahnestock's
Vermifuge has been the most valuable, but
NL1nes IS now s4perseding has.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29
commissioners Sale.

RY virtue of an order of the Honorable
Probate Court of Wilkinson county, Mis-
sissippi, made at the January term 1853, there
of the undersigned commissioner in the mat
ter Of the sale and division of the real estate
Of Jehu P. Humphreys, deceased, will expose
for sale at the Courthouse door, in Woodville
at Public Auction, on Monday, the 18th day
OF APRlL next, on credit of twelve months,
all the real estate belonging to said decedent,
to wit:
The southeast quarter, of lection fourteen,
township 2, range /, west, containing 1852 90
100 acres, the northwest quarter, of the north
east quarter dissection %, township 2, range
west containing 40 71-100 acres, the north
half of southeast quarter, Of section 23, town
ship 2, range l, west, containing s3 acres, the
southeast quarter, of southwest quarter of
section %, township 2, range |, west, contain
ing Al 64-l00 acres, the west-half Of north
west quarter and northeast quarter of north
west quarter of section 26, township 2, range
west containing l24 l7-lo0 acres, the north
east quarter of southeast quarter of section 2S,
township 2, range l, west containing 40 ~
100 acres, the south-westh quarter Of south
west quarter of section IS, township Q, range
l, west containing 40 64-lOO acres, containing
in the aggregate five hundred and thirty-three
eight one-hundred part acres (5ss s-i'oo)
The purchaser viii be required to give bonds
with approved security for the purchase money
according to law, payable as above limited.
Sale, within the hours prescribed by law.
THOS. w. HAYS, Commissioner.
Sheriff's Office, Woodville, March Sim
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-03-29

IL. EN EhCOD.
For sale at Scovil & Mead's, Charter Street,
New Orleans. Wholesale agents for the
Southern States.
Sold at Wright d Elders Drug Store Wood
ville and at Seth Kline's, Fort Adams.
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moneys to any religious sect, q for thu
nance exclusively of its owe schools +, a"% e.
quires the adoption, in all banks to ba h ~ 70
ter established, of the New York sys,sn, ''eSi
Nsw Hampshire.-A mass meo,;,a
Independent Democracy will be beld >, q q, TIE ne
borough the latter part of this mon,h "Ou
John p. Hale, Hon. Amos Tuck ana non
speakers, are expected to be prssan, ' W.
Rockingham Messenger says: aTbe nlso. :. me 70
is q most delightful one; il is ms, a. - ''Sei
for visit to the beautiful Winnipiseosss. ~
Free Democracy were never more honesnl .s
ardent than at present, and we eanno, 80 auu
have glorious rally 80" "
Hon. Gerrit Smith has made dODa,io, =
$4,000 for the establishment Of a rr,r. :,
brary at Oswego, N. Y. He says: u
"My only injunction is, that the No.,
and benefits OF the library shall be alraee
cessible TO the one sex as to the otbar!
that no person, on account of tbei, roo. 'uu
complexion, or condition, shall be shut ONT
these privileges and benefits, or in anv d.-0
curtailed of them. ''s'@
"As to the character Of the library IL
only to say that my warm wish Is Tho. ta''
books unfriendly to truth and purity NAV NV "
find place in the library W.T.
Mr.. Smith is one of Natures nobl4msD -,
the above munifcent bequcst is of a niece vih
other acts of his life.
A terrible shock Of an earthquake WAS avn.
rienced at Cumana on the 18th ult, which de-.
stroyed number of houses and buried aoo
persons in tho ruins Cumana is the ca0,al
of the Province Of Cumaua, Venezuela and !.
said to be the Oldest European city on the con.
tinent having been built by Diego CastletOu in
1923.
Thomas Conner, found guilty of the murds,
of Capt. VIM. Hutchinson, was publicly execu.
ted at Baltimore, on Friday last A. the first
fall the rope broke, and the wretched criminal
fell to the ground. He was but eighteen wears
of age, and it is estimated that 20 900 persons
were in attendance to witness his execution
The immoral tendency of public executions has
constrained the Sun to hope that the next
Legislature of Maryland will substitute privot,
executions for public exhibitions
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THE FUGITIVE SLAVE BILL.

Every new enforcement of this bill, con.
oeived in sin, and brought forth in iniquty,
exhibits in clearer light its enormity The
details, in another column, of recent case at
Philadelphia, show to what lengths villany
will proceed against the weak and defenceless
citizen. Outrage upon outrage marks the
track of this enactment against the Rights Of
Man--it gives license to scoundrelism. As
another illustration of the offences practiced
under this bill--law We cannot call tive
may mention, that the claimant of John Free
man, recently apprehended at Indianapolis
Indiana, was permitted by the Marshal Rob
inson) to strip Freeman, and examine the marks
upon him, against tie protest Of Freemans
counsel. Why did the Marshal permit this
examination by the slave claimant : He should
prove Freeman to be his property without
being permitted to examine the marks upon
his person. The claimant Of Freeman is said
to be a Methodist minister. What can We
expect from such outlaws as Albert, when we
see professed ministers of the Gospel of Christ
exhibit such rapacity in the hunt of their hu
man chattels Pleasant Ellington, probably
conforms to tho implied injunction of the Sa
viour al was in prison, and ye came unto me,
as he understands it. If so, we think his edu
uasivn is uepcrtve, ana thai his reading
Scripture does not fit him to be teacher ii
Israel. Freeman could readily dispense witt
such visits as he makes We read" Ii mus
needs be that offences come but wo to tina
man by whom they come J"
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A SERENADE.

Fair maiden. not with courtly song
I come to break thy slumbers,
For feelings pulse is far too strong
For fashions tutored numbers;
The sigh Of rephyrs is suppressed
This fair autumnal even
Then can l lightly break thy rest
Perchance thy dream of heaven.
Yet waken though affections tone
Is oft to thee confessing,
One heart, amid the crowd, alone
Would give to thine blessing
Sweet maiden, may the sky of youth
In softest blue spread DER thee;
Thy heart retain its fearless truth,
Whatever lies before thee.
/ know that love can never wreath
For any thornless roses,
But gentle peace will ever breathe
Where innocence reposes.
Yet waken though affections tone
Is oft to thee confessing,
One heart amid the crowd, alone
Would give to thine a blessing.
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idler 70 the ever. busy-from the wayward to
the enthusiastic being that he was
"He paused q moment, and then with look
into which his soul poured world of mean
ing said . .,. ,,.
- It was, Miss Willis, when | laid paper
upon your desk, pledging my support 10 lar
and order God bless you, my teacher my
friend = He grasped my hand warmly, drop
ped il, and went hastily out
| will not weary you with much longer
story, my patient Mary. 1t is enough to say
that the happiest days-yes, months, OF my
later life have been passed in the family OF
Professor R, since then removed to cores
bonding post of usefulness at the East or in
the society of his precious children, who come,
ike angels. to gladden. my hearth and heart"
Mary looked up with an inquiry on her sur
prise. parted lips Aunt Hannah laid her fin
per on them with a smile of much meaning
and much love, while with her other hand she
gently drew locket from its nesting place
over the blushing girls heart.
In short let me finish my story in proper
style, Mary. 10 short, you, have met them
here, have loved them here-and "-she struck
a spring Of the locket, and held up a bright
manly face before Mary's sparkling eyes.
anu Wy hlhi W udJ3 10 0hO NhOoSh DA'NS "
the roguish Frankly, whose steps have watch
ed on more than the one days brief voyage
Of his childish memory. God guide him
through Earth's wilderness to Heaven-child
of my adoption-son Of my heart Mary, the
teachers trial was light has not her reward
been great!2
Mary dropped her sprinkled cheek on
her friends shoulder, put her arm around her,
and whispered" Dear aunt mother Of my
heart your lesson shall not be lost u
"' In due season ye shall reap if We faint
not said the old lady, as she laid her hand
on the forehead of the young teacher, where
the last ray Of summer sunlight had just gone
out in glory.
The following named gentlemen are authorized
agents for the cities of Philadelphia, New York. and
Boston
Lewis J. Bates, IS Beekman street New York.
William Alcorn, No. 1926 Lombard street, Phils.
q. W Light No. COrnhill, Boston.
J. A. Innis Salem, Massachusetts,.