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The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

A Coon THOUGHT ON EDUCATION The
following brief but beautiful passage occurs
in late article in Frazer's Magazine:
Education does not commence with the
alphabet. 1t begins with mothers looks
with fathers nod Of appreciation or a sign
Of reproof-with sisters gentle pressure Of
the hand. or a brothers. noble act Of forbear-
ance-with handfulls Of flowers in green and
daisy meadows-with birds nests admired but
not touched-wth creeping ants, and almost
imperceptible emmets-with humming bees
and glass bee.hiyes-with pleasant walks in
shady Ianes-aud with thoughts directed in
sweet and kindly tones, and words to nature,
to acts Of benevolence. to deeds Of virtue, and
to the sense Of all good, to God himself"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

THE MoRMoNs AND THE New RgPUBLIc-
ST. CHARLEs--It has already been stated that
the Mormons have purchased Charles Island
one Of the Galapagos group, with the obleeto
removing thther and founding a new Repub-
lie. This is important, iftrue. The Galapa
gos form cluster Of Islands in the Pacific
Ocean, near the coast Of Columbia. They
lie under the equator, and the centre Island
is in longitute 25 deg. 30 min. w. They
arc uninhabited, but are frequently visited BY
the South Sea whale ships, for fresh water
and provisions. The largest is sixty or sew
enty miles long, and fifty broad. In general
they are barren, bat some Of the highest have
stunted brush-wood, and all are covered with
the prickly pear tree, upon which large spc.
cies Of land tortoise lives and thrives in
wonderful manner According to Captain
DelaHc some Of the largest Of these animals
weigh 300 or 400 pounds; but their common
size is between so and 100 pounds He has
seen them with necks between two and
three feet long. Their flesh is described
as Of delightful flavor, and their fat is much
sweeter than hogs lard. Charles Island is
one Of the principal and most fertile Of this
group. The contemplated colony indicates
sagacity on the part of the leaders. They
must be convinced that with the approaching
wave Of civilization. they viii be swept away.
especially should they continue their Infamous
system Of polygamy. Indeed, the recent
manifestations Of Brigham Young, have pro-
duced anything but favorable impression,
and we have heard surprise expressed in Eari-
Gus quarters, at the appointment of such
a man to such a station At our last dates
from the city Of the Salt Lake, great prepar-
ations were in progress for the erection Of a
new temple. We may infer, therefore. that
the new colony is intended merely as a branch
or perhaps place Of refuge in the hour Of
danger.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

~ The Complimentary Dinner given to
Rev Daniel Comfort by his former pupils.
which came off in Clinton. on "Wednesday,
was, in all respects. most grateful testimonial
to virtue and usefulness. Speeches were de-
liyered BY Ex-Governor Brown, Miss Ford,
Judge Amos Il. johnson, Gen. Patrick Hen
~ and others, and letters from all parts Of the
Southern country we're read There was an
outpouring Of sympathy and affection in the
assemblage. Every one seemed 70 carry his
heart in his hand, Judging from the proofs q
regard shown to the Old Men Faithful. We
understand that the sum Of ten thousand dol
lars was ubscribed-ex-Goy Browa heading
the list with one thousand BY this act the
sons and daughters Of Mississippi have won
glory enough for one day.-F1dg Of thc
Union
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

HArR.-A writer in a late number Of the
London Quarterly ReUielO furnishes the fol.
lowing information on tho subject:
London imports about five tons OF human
hair annually. Black hair comes mainly
from Brittany and the south Of France.
where it is collected principally BY one hair
merchant, who travels from fair TO fair. and
buys up and shears the crops Of the neighbor-
hood damsels. A traveller In Brittany de-
scribes the peasant girls as attending at the
fairs with their beautiful tresses, perfectly
willing to sell out He saw several girls
sheared, one after another, like sheep, and as
many more standing ready for the shears
with their caps in their hands, and their long
hair combed out and hanging to their waists.
BY the side Of the dealer was placed largo
basket, into which the successive crops OF
hair we're thrown, each tied up in a whisp by
itself. For head Of hair about twenty sous
in money is given. or gaudY handkerchief.
The hair is the finest and most silken that can
be produced. Light hair comes from Germa-
ny, where it is collected by company of
Dutch farmers, who 60 over to England for
orders once year. And who knows from
what source come those pendant tresses gleam.
ing in the gas-light, with which our blooming
Ewes, aptly entangling their snaky coil with
their own, tempt our eligible Adams"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

FIFrY.FoUR FoRTY.-The correspondent Of
the Journal Of Commerce, says a proposition
will be made to purchase that portion Of Ore
pon. which in 1914 was declared to be uns
ouestionally ours, but was subsequently, given
to Great Britain. How the information was
obtained is not limited. but we suppose il is
only the old speculating proposition Of the
British free trade association, to sell out all
their interests in Oregon TO our Government,
before manifest destiny" deprives them Of
their possessions without the dimes considera-
ton.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

Coon NEws.-We have within the last
few days received several new subscribers, and
they arc al Democrats, who acted IN 1851
with the Union organization. One OF them,
and for whose consistency and devotion to
principle we will youch, says in his note /;
The course you arc pursuing towards Gen.
Foote meets my approyal-in 1851 acted
with him, AMI voted for him, because he was
then the embodiment Of vital issue that
issue was distinctly and eHectually settled {;
aoig it is the duty Of every good Democrat 70
unite with bis party, and act for IFS complete
organization. Gen Foote, counts without
bis host, if he expects the mass Of the Union
Democrats Of Mississippi to follow him in his
present twistiDgs.
We hope our friends viii bear this 10 mind
aud send US on a few more names. We are
endcayoring to do ourboss simply in the cause
Of Democracy.-We cannot look upon Gov.
Fooie, as a Democrat. bis words and receut
acts preclude the idea. and therefore we are
compelled 50 to express oursef Gov. Foote's
course has reduced the question before the
people Of Mississippi, at this time to this
DO you support the Wing or Democratic or
ganization ? Or do you intend TO act with
the Wings or the Democrats? This question
is to be settled in Novcmbor. and We assert
feeling that ]: win be 80, that every Democrat
who refuses during this election 70 support
The Democratic ticket, and who aids. or votes
for that put forward BY the Wings, viii here
after be found in the ranks Of the enemies tc
the National Democratic Party.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03
A New Use for Cotton.

Invention, which goes far to make useful
almost every production Of nature, has found
a new use for cotton, in which, without doubt,
a very large amount will he employed. We
allude to the mattresses now coming 50 favor
ably and extensively into use in preference to
any article heretofore tried. The writer OF
this has used one for some six months past,
and has found it to possess every requisite and
desirable quality Of a mattrass, without the
objections so frequently urged against moss,
curled hair or husks-as the busks moulding
from damps, bad smells from the curled hair
in summer, and the lampy mating Of the
moss. The cotton felting, prepared by pat
entcd process, has none Of these annoyances,
is always elastic, and will, with ordinary care,
last a life tllnc. Oui hiends i" wey down on
the old plantations will please make a note
of this, and consider that the invention is a
feather in their caps, -or rather money IN
their purses,-as the demand for the raw ma
terial at home will doubtless materially in
crease the price. We feel sure that if the
real qualities Of this mattrass are ever made
known to the public generally, five hundred
thousand bales year would not satisfy the
demand for its manufacture. The article hav-
ing been thoroly tried on the principal steam
ships, and approved by their owners, as well
as by physicians who have tried and strongly
recommend them, we doubt not the Patentee
will make fortune on them. The agents for
this city and the Union generally, are Messrs.
Doremus Il Nixon, 81 Park Place and 10
Murray street.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

ADVANCE IN THE PRTcE or SILK.-We
notice that raw silk has advanced 90 per
pound N the Now York market The rise
las Been caused by late intelligence from
France that some unknown disease had made
it, appearance among the silk worms. and was
destroying them in great numbers, thus lead
ing to auticipations OF a great diminution in
the supply Of the raw material. Should these
reports prove true. they should be well recciv-
ed by owners and cultivators Of Sea Island
Cottons, the price Of which must necessarily
be sustained if not appreciated, by a short
supply of raw silk. Owing TO the length aud
fneness Of its fibre. Sea Island Cotton is
much used in combination with silk, and in
deed is the oEly textile substance Which can
be thus used to advantage. A short supply
of silk therefore will lead 10 an increased uso
Of this staple, as a substitute and moreover,
fabrics composed Of the two materials win be
in great request as a substitute for fabrics Of
whole silk, which viii be placed above the
reach Of many who now are able on account
of its comparative cheapness to indulge them
selves in it. The production Of Sea Island
Cotton is not on the increase, nor likely to be,
and we think therefore a rise, caused by the
increased demand mot responded to by in
creased supply may be confidently expect
Journal:
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03
Written Tor the Port Gibson Reye
TO my Mother.
.sr sIeMotAs sAmBr.


iTis rnidnights solemn hour.my Mother,
Afa thy fond boy has cofue,
Tobreathe his hearts warm, passionate thot's
To thee, ID thy blessed home.
The visions Of my childhood's hour
Wave by me like dream,
almost think I'm yet with thee,
SO beautiful they seem.
And dear to me was thy sweet smiles,
Thy gentle kiss, and words Of love,
That turned my wandering thots from earth
10 fairer, purer, worlds above.
And when at eve Oft would bend
Myiniant knee, with thee in prayer
Thy voice did seem to me as sweet
As harp's strings touched on midnight air
Alas those scenes have sadly changed
hear thy voice in prayer no more;
For thou art gone, and left thy boy
A Awanderer on Lies dreary shorel
My heart is sad, and fain would seek,
Like weary bird, for its nest
To share thy smile5, to hear thy voice,
And gently on thy bosom rest.
Dear Mother aid thy ening child
To seek his God, and be forgiven;
That he may leave his wanderings here,
To dwell with thee in Heavenl
And Mother, dear, whilst hear | stay,
Oh! cheer my heart mid sorrows gloom;
And calm my spirit as | tread
My lonely pathway to the tombl
OAK HALL, July, 1853.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

70 The Paris correspondent OF the Lon
don Times. states thatthe Russian feet in the
Baltic, being short Of steamers, the Emperor
had sent an agent who was in treaty for the
purchase Of the American steamers Humboldt
and Franklin. for which vessels the sum Of
4,75O,OOO francs. equal to s95O,OOO, had
been offered, and it was thought the bargain
would be concluded
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

AT WoRK-Santa Anna is getting rid Of
all Mexicans who are suspected Of American
sympathies A decree has been past dismis.
sing from the public service all such officers
and soldiers as voluntarily surrendered hem
selves prisoners to the American army during
the invasion Of 1915 The authorities of
Tampico, who declared the authority Of Santa
Anna to be illegal. are confined in the castle
Of San Juan d'UlIoa. at Vera Cruz.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

him. Had the Convention adopted his own CO.
pious vocabulary Of praise Of the Compromise,
and exhausted the Billingsgate repository Of de-
nunciation and damnatIon Of all Secession
lists" and Disunionists." there would still
remain the rgument-"you do no more than
the Wings; the old party issues are dead, and
now you must further endorse and employ
Mr. Everett's letter (perhaps something else
would have been added) before can give up
my strong position as a compromise candidate,
catching votes of both PARTIES"
II appears 10 us that, ingenious and specious
as the Governor is, be does not succeed in pla-
cling himself in position, which should COM
mand the favor Of the people The late dis.
cussion respecting the compromise, was pain
ful and disagreeably exciting one to all parties.
Excesses were committedby both sides. Many
men were called Disunionists who would have
shed their last drop Of blood to preserve the
confederacy in fact; many were called Submis-
sionists who would have perished before they
would have yielded jot or title of their just
rights. The controversy happily terminated.
The Union is safe, out Of danger. There is
not proposition before the people which has
the slightest tendency to place it in peril. At
least such is the case in the South. And now
we ask, is it the part Of wisdom, Of true
lover Of the Union, Of peace, concord and
harmony among our citizens, to seek to re-
yive, or rather re-create this agitation-to
kindle anew the smotherea and extinguished
fires Of this unfraternal strife, for the advance
ment Of individual ambition and interest
Ought not all citizens who love the Union
more than they do mere party victory, to
frown on all such attempts.-N. o. Delta.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

THE New PREPAID ENvELoPEs.-We are
indebted to Col. Broadhead for a couple Of
packages Of the new Government prepaid
envelopes They are of white and buff col
ors, and Of the three cent denomination
Those presented us are Of the usual letter size
and we understand that no other size has as
yet been emitted, though it is probable there
will soon be note, document, &c A bust Of
Washington, embossed and encircled by a red
background, occupies the right-hand corner !;
and above and below the figure are the words
signifying the value Of the stamp. The back
Of the envelope is gummed ready for sealing.
They are sold at the Post Office for three dol
lars aud twenty cents per hundred, the extra
twenty cents for the envelope, which is less
than plain envelopes Of equal quality can be
bought for at retail.-Detroit Free Press.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

u Unbridled imagination, like a spring
confined to one spot collects its pure. clear
waters, and is at once beauty and bless
ing; but, allowed to spread abroad in every
direction, il oozes through the marshy earth.
becomes stagnant, and is inhabited by the
loathsome reptile. That which would have
been a great haunt, with fair fountain, is a
dreary and useless auagmire.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03
SONG.
NJ BARRY CORNWALL,

Sing low song
A tender cradling measure, soft andlow,-
Not sad, not long,
But such as we remember long ago,
When time, now old, was flying
Over the sunny seasons, bright and fleet,
And the red rose was lying
Amonga crowd Of flowers all too sweat.
Sing DER the bierl
The bell Is swinging in the time-worn tower; !;
He's gone who late was here,
As fresh as manhood i'll its lustiest hour
A song to each brief season,
Winter and shining summer doth belong,
For some sweet human reason,-
Ger cradle or the coffin still d song.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

DANcING.-Here is Horace Greely's opin-
ion -
1--WE believe dancing mainly by small neigh.
borhood parties, without parade Of dress or
other expensive aduncts, restricted to three
hours at any one assemblage, closed long be.
fore midnight, and rigdly guarded against all
access Of stimulating beverage, might be
most admirable recreation. securing the ap-
probation and countenance Of the religious
and sedate; but conducted az il is, it probably
exhausts more than it renoyatcs, and corrupts
more than il improves"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

~ In another column viii be found an
article from the New Orleans Delta, headed
{" Gen Foote." We direct particular atten-
ton to il, as being the prevailing opinion ont
Of the State concerning this parsonage. his
friends, the Wings and their press, are con-
stantIy stating that it is only al home that
Geu..Foote is lightly spoken of,-that It Is
M;sssssippi alone who charge home upon
him the article from the Delta, and others
from different States, which we shall shortly
publish, win show that the Democracy every.
where are pointing TO him as deserter OIL
and traitor to, the principles Of the party.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

IA Havana letter Of late date says that
since the 1st Of January there has been un-
doubtedly, between ten and eleven thousand
negroes introduced to aid IN Cuban industry,
as there is certain data for S.425. At the
more remote points it is impossible to obtain
reliable information.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

The WITTY PRIsoNER.-A prisoner being
brought up at a London police Office, the fol-
lowing dialogue passed between him and the
magistrate:
" How do you live 7"
pretty ven, sir; generally q little beef
and pudding at dinner" -
/" / mean, sir, how do you get your bread ~
IL beg your worship's pardon; sometimes
az the bakers, and sometimes at the chand'
ler's shop"
"You may be as witty as you please, sir
but / mean simply to ask you how do you do g
"Tolerable well, thank you, sir l hope
your worship is well also
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

A NEGRoEs PRAyER.-An old negro, re
turning one night from dancing frolic. when
crossing the river lost both oars, and came
near being-swamped Determined to do
what be bad never done before, he dropped
on both knees and exclaimed, " Massa Lord
If eber gwine 70 held old Ira. now is de time. f"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

THE HrNeRx ARAB.-An Arab was lost
IN the desert. For two days he found moth
ing to eat, and in danger Of death from star
vation, until, finally. he discovered fountain,
from which travellers we're accustomed to wa
ter their canels. Near the fountain, lying
upon the sand, he saw leather sack. God
be praisedr' said he. as he raised and felt OF
it." these are. l believe, dates or nuts OF
some kind. Oh, how I will strengthen and
refresh myself" In this sweet hope he
opened the sack, and saw the contents, and
cried out, full Of sorrow, Alas they are
only pearls"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

UNCLE Tow AanN.-We understand that
lady in Philadelphia is now writing full
answer to Mrs. Beecher Stowe. IL promises
to Be a severe structure on her and the Eng
lish. II i entitled !" The Life and Adven-
lures Of Uncle Tom." embracing the conduct
and character Of regular Southern niger. !"
-Sfd1
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

n One Of the most celebrated members
Of the Paris bar was consulted the other day
by a younger practitioner upon an obscure
point Of law. !" / cannot give you positive
answer, young man" replied the advocate !;
:" have pleaded one way, and once the other,
and gained my suit each timc,"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

To SUBpUE 4 CsPERINo HoRsE-It is said
in the Ohio Cuttilator, that bucket or two
Of water given lOrse to drink just before
riding him, takes rom him all disposition for
capering, and reniers him perfectly sedate.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

~ "Sall" cried girl, looking out at
lie nnner story az s...~il t,,vOcly, add Ussing
anosLsl gfrI who was trying to enter at the
front door, "we've all been to camp-meeting.
aud been converted so when you want milk
on Sundays, you'll have to come in the back
wnv ~
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

1Z- The Legislature Of Wisconsin have
passed bin submitting the prohibitory Ii.
quor law to the people. at the ensuing fall
election in that State.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

A PRop,ay IN FoRT SMITH There is q
Young man in this place, about Fl or 22 years
of age.. who is an idi5t, except In the compu-
tat;on of number, and in this respect be is a
prodigy. His mind appears to be occupied
aItocether in counting, day and night lie
can rive correct answers TO the most. difhult
questions propounded d-instantaneous--by his
head for he has no education Whatever lie
will not leave his mother at any time, and IS
4 perfect child in this respect. How be can
render SO readily as be does accurate answers
10 all questions put to him, isl amystery to us.
There appears to be no limit to hispowers OF
calculation.-Forz Smith Herald
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

~ Let your wit rather serve you for
buckler to defend yourself by handsome re-
ply, than the sword to. wound others, though
with ever 50 facctious reproach remember
ing that word cuts deeper than a sharper
weapon, and the wound it makes is longer
ourfnU
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

LoUIsvlLLr Juy The crops throughout
Kentucky are s,fering greatly for want Of
rain. Corn is scarcely knee high.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

Bosrov, July2-The Legislature Of New
Hampshire prs'ed resolutions advocating the
ACQUISITION Of Cuba.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

The following article We clip from the New
York Day Book For the benefit of our
cotton-growers We insert it. Commerce is
king" = but the South is king Of COM
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

Rz= Santa Anna. it is said intends petit
tioning Congress for his left leg" now IN
Barnum's Museum, and If it is not obtained
he is determined 10 declare war against our
Republic As an offset to this, Barnum Of
fers three thousand dollars for Santa Annas
right leg. aud hopes to get it.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

n The reader will find in another place.
another poetical article from our correspon-
dent Nicholas Mandy. The writer is youth
and shows evident signs of Improvement in
poetical composition. It gives us pleasure to
aid in the developement Of mind, be that
mind whose it may; and we would add a
word Of encouragement to our young friend
though he cannot compete With other wrl-
ters Of poetry, do not despair. The path that
leads to intellectual supremacy is rough and
rugged one-the old idea, Poeta aascltur
nan fit, is only true in part-bw, very few
poets spring into existence like Minerva from
the brain Of Jove, full grown; it is laborious
work, let who may assert it is inspiration.
It cost Campbell as much, and as hard work
to write the pleasures of Hope" as it did
Paley, his Natural Theology" Work
then-and remember
"The lives Of great men all remind US
We can make our lives eublitnsi
And departing leave behind US
Foot prints in the sands Of llme."
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1853-08-03

First insertion per square ten lines oTless, ~ 0V
Eyery subsequent insertion ~
n~7- Liberal deductions made on yearly adver-
tisencnts.
~ Reveille Is pubilshed every Wednesday
No paper discontinued until paid for.
n-I Post Masters are requested to acs as agents
or the Reveille.-E0
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-r- HI. who docs lis own business defleth
not bis fingers.