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HANDSOME Men Fanny Form thus
replied to an individual, who said some
body was not qualified to win lady's
heart. because he was not handsome
Begging your pardon, Solomon that's q
great mistake. 1t is quito unessentlal
that man should be handsome. Let
him pray the gods, in the first place, to
make him a gentleman gentleman at
home as we'll as abroad. Let him stip
ulatc for fine figure and courtly man
ner after that, 10 shape his eyes, nose anc
mouth, provided they don't make then
perfectly hideous'
Save us from our plaid-panted, Dor
dorod.Yested. big'erayated, moustached
eologno-sprinklcd, bejeweled, brainies
exquisite Give us n man Yellinformed
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Oh tripping through the busy street,
And patt'ring like the rain,
hear the noise of chlldrcns feet,
In morning aprons trim and neat,
And bound for school again.
Such packages of ncatncss now,
Done up and sent with care
They loiter onward anyhow,
Then scamper from some vagrant COW,
That turns up unaware.
scat me in the office door
Before the clock strikes nine
watch again at half-past four,
Then all at once they homeward pour,
In noisy, struggling line.
| stray from town on holidays,
To meet the groups so fair,
Returning from their woodland plays,
With heads arraycd in comic ways,
And droll, fantastic air.
| never see them, but my heart
Is full of love for life
And moisture in my eyes will start,
In spite ofa halfstoic art,
And an unmanly strife.
Angels SOW blessings in their eyes,
And kiss their golden hair;
And how would they the lesson prize,
If world worn souls were only wise
To see what fingers there
juno 10th, 1883. T. CoRnfN
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GoErnE's DESCRIPTION OF HIS SIS
rER.-Hcr eyes were not the finest
that | have ever seen, but the deepest;
those behind which one expected tho
most. If they expressed preference,
an affection, their glance was like no
other, and yet this expression was not
tender as that which comes out OF inc
heart and brings with it something OF
longing and desire; this expression
came out of the soul, it was full and
rich, it seemed to wish only to glYc'
not to need to receive.
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NUMBER 13.

thing" Finally, poverty came upon
him " like an armed man." and he
went into q remote town in the vest
ern States to teach school. His wife
folded her hands and cried, while he,
weary and discouraged, actually came
from school to cook his OVID supper.
At last his patience, and her real love
for him, impelled her to exertioD. She
promised to be useful, if he would
teach her. And she did learn! And
the change in her habits gradually
wrought such o change in her hus-
bands fortune, that she might bring
her daughters up in idlcness, had not
experience taught her that economy,
like grammar, is very tiresomc study,
after we are twenty years old.
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ing in all to some thousand pounds; and
to leave no room for doubt, bottle was
discovered, which medical men pronoun-
ced to contain the very identical poison
which had caused the death of the uu'
fortunate Thompson The result was
too obvious to need explanation.
1t scarcely need be added that Smith
was convicted and executed.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-20

E9.A singular discovery has lately
becn made near Batten, in Java, of Il
poisoned valley. Mr.. Alexander Lou
don visited it last July, and we extract a
pararraph from communication on
the subject, addressed by him to the
Royal Geographical Society OF Eng
land
1t is known by the name of Guevo
Upas, or the Poisoned Valley and fol
LOVING a path which had been made for
the purpose, the party shortly reached IT.
bringing with them couple of dogs aud
fowls, for the purpose OF making expert
mcnts. On arriving at the mountain
the party dismountcd and scrambled VI
the side of the hill, distance OF
quarter of mile. with the assistance oi
the branches of trees and projecting
roots. When at n few yards from Tho
valley, q strong, nauseous, suifoeatlnt
smell was experienced but on approach
ing the margin, tho Inconvenience wai
no longer found. Tho valley is abou
half mile in circumference, of an oya
shape, and about thirty feet in depth
The bottom of it appeared to be flai
without any vegetation, and few larg
stones scattered here and there. skele
tons of human beings, tigers, bears, dec
and all sorts Of wild animals, lay abou
in profusion. The ground ON which the.
Law at the bottom Of the valley appear
ed to be a hard sandy substance, and n
vapor was perceived. The sides wer
covered with vegetation. 1t was propc
sed to enter it, and each of the part
having lit cigar, managed to get will
in twenty feet Of the bottom, when
sickening, nausoons smell was experieI
ccd, without any difficulty of breathing
1 A dog was now fastened to the end OF
bamboo, and thrust to the bottom of th
valley, while somo of tho PARTY wit
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-20

PRoFIrs OF A VINE.-A late paper
gives q statement of the cost ana pro
fits of an Isabella grape vine--tbe cost
is twenty-five cents in labor yearly IN
pruning and dressing, and one wheel
barrow load of manure. The prohts.
are five to six bushels of grapes ann97
ally. and an ornamental effect in coy
ering an otherwise unsightly cuthonse'
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HI A II S.
MID LEBU RY
ggIgA1g S2@2IAG@a

". +. BASUOM, \. NJ, PRINCIPAL.
MRs. A. +. BAscoM, Teacher of Music.
Miss Laura d. SrRoSG, 1eaehcref Englisi
Branches.
Mas. C. NJ. JOHNSON, Teacher Of Dyarias
6. Painting.
Miss a. lIlTcHcocK, Teacher Of FreaeA.
Tho Summer Term Of this Institution vii
begin on Monday Morning, May lG.
Tuition Elementary English Branchcs,pel
quarter OF eleven weeks. $500 Higher En-
glsh, ss4,00 Vocal Music, ~ 90 Piano and
Singing, with use Of Instrument, $1,000
French, 80 90 Latin and Greek, with Eng
Iish, $500 Painting in Water Colors, SO,
90 in Oil, 5000 52:tf
Middlebury. April 10, 1858,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-20

E1Why was the first day Of Adams
life the longest ever known because
il had no Ere,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-20
The Temperance Question--Unpublish
ed Letter from Daniel Webster.

The following reply by Mr. Webster,
to an invitation to attend celebration
of the temperance cause in Hartford
county Maryland, is published in a vol
ume of personal "reminiscences and
sketches, by + w. Thomas, Esq, the
we'll known author Of Clinton Bradshaw
which has just been issued by Mr. Hart
of Philadelphia. The letter will be rcaC
with interest.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-26
KOSSuth.

The London Ne,gs publishes letter, Of KossUrH
denying his participation in the Milan proclama-
ton, as follows
| came to England about the end of June, $50
Since that time | am always on English SOIL and
since l am on English soil | never addressed any
proclamation to the Hungarian soldiers in Italy
But stop-yes | have addressed proclama-
ton to them; single one, dated February Is, a
copy of which beg leave to send to you, and re-
main, with the highest regard and sincere gratitude
dear sir, yours attectionately and obediently.
L. KossUTH.
P. S.-You may make any public or private
use of this, my letter, and of the annexed proca-
nation, you may think proper. KossUrH.
TO THE HUNGARIAN SOLDIERS CHARTERED IN ITALY
Gallant Countrymen,-It is with Indignation
learn that on the occasion of the troubles Of Feb
ruary 6, at Milan, appeal has been circulated
there in my name, calling you to join in that alb
ortive movement.
Soldiers that document was not genuine
have not approved of an instruction in Italy for
the present moment. issued no appeal calling
on you to take part in it.
Once the time will come, land come it shall. J
Undoubtedly will l, in the name of our country
desire you, wheresoever you may then be, to side
with the people round the banner of liberty
That is a sacred duty. Our enemy is the same
everywhere, and the peoples cause is one and the
same, alike as there is but one God one honor
and one liberty
But this l only shall do at the right time. The
present time was not the right one.
OF one thing you may rest assured, and that is
that never shall play with your blood wanton
play.
Whatsoever I shall say to you, eye braves !
the time is at hand l will tell you this neither
from London, nor from any distant safe place,
but from headquarters. In person | will lead you
on, and claim the first share in your glorious dan
gers.
Never shall invite you to risk any danger in
which myself did not share.
And as no one can be present in two places at
one, should Tor that reason not place myself at
the head of your heroic ranks, because duty will
call on to do that in our own dear country,
where shall have to fight for freedom and right
in Hungary, while you will be fighting for it in
Italy; my appeal will reach you by the hand of a
gallant Hungarian commander, whom will charge
to lead you to the field of glory, fighting Tor
ward home, to join the banner which l shall hold
there.
Of this you may rest assured. Until then be
prepared, but wait Don't play your blood wan
toniy.
The fatherland, the world is needing it. For
freedom and fatherland.
London, Feb. 5, 1853. L. KossUTH.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-26
Hemncratic Maetings.

The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted, at Democratic meeting, held in Ripley,
Tippah county, on the 7th inst, for the purpose
of appointing delegates to the State Convention in
May next. 1t will be seen that they were instruct
ed to vote for GEN REUBEN DAVIS of this county,
for Congress for the State at large.
''Resotped, /. That the democracy of Tippah
county fully and cordially approves the proposed
State Convention to be holden in the city of Jack
son on the second day of May next for the pur
pose of nominating candidates for the various
State offices, and also for one member to Congress-
Resolved g That we will give the nominees
of said Convention warm, cheerful and united
support, and will use all fair and honorable efforts
to secure their election
ReSoEved 5. That we recommend to the favor
able consideration of our democratic fellow citizens
of the State, Col. Reuben Davis of Monroe, a
suitable person to be nominated by the Conven-
ton for seat in the next Congress of the United
States and that the delegates appointed to attend
the Convention, are hereby instructed to vote for
him."
We are also informed that a large meeting of
the Democracy of Calhoun county, was held at
Union Town, on the first Monday of the Circuit
Court. Delegates were appointed to attend the
State Convention at Jackson, on the LIST Monday
of May next, and resolutions unanimously adopt
ed, instructng them to support the nomination of
Gen. REUBEN DAVIS, as the member to Congress
from the State at large-Mr FEArHERsToN as
member from this District; and expressing pref
erence for WILLIAM ii. JOHNSON. of Warren, as
our candidate for Governor. We perceive the
meeting also passed resolution in favor of our
friend, E. w. RooTEs of Pontotoc, for the office
of Secretary of State. The resolutions meet with
our cordial appreciation. They shall appear next
week.
Gen R. DAVIS was reared in North Mississinni.
and his arduous and active life-from boyhood S
prime, to manhood's now meridian day-has been
spent among its people. These manifestations OF
kindness and support, are, therefore, most crafty
ing to himself and his friends. His neighbors,
and the intimates of years, who know him best
his faults and his virtues-love him most; for with
all his folbles, whatever they may be, no man ever
knew him to fear enemy-torget favor-or
forsake frend.-Nonroe Democrat
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-26
For the Southern Standard
Please SOlVe the following Riddle.

He is not the son of Noah, nor Of the old Lev;te;
neither is he the of John the BAPTIST, nor of
the wandering Jew-he was before any of them;
his generation was before Adam, before he was in
the garden of Eden-the Scripture often makes
mention of this prophet, yet he never knew his
own father or mother, nor sucked the breast of
woman, he is remarkably temperate and had as
soon drink water as the chosest wine on earth
He had also as soon lie in a farmers barn as in the
Palace of King, he had as soon lie with his own
daughter, as with any other woman he was new
er married, yet keeps a number of concubines he
is acOndertM kind to them and if necessary would
share the veriest morsel of food with them, or
their little ones; he is great warrior, and would
die on the battle field, before he would yield the
contest; he goes neither to Church nor Synagogue,
he is neither conformis nor nonconformst, he holds
to article of the christian faith neither does he
deny any, he once preached sermon in the hear
ing of an eminent Pope who thought to threaten
him therein but in the end the Pope shed tears in
abundance; he prophecies in the morning with
outstreched arms that the day of the Lord is at
hand, and at the voice of his prophesying the
doors and windows fly open. His coat is neither
wooden, cotton flax, silk, hair, leaves. nor bark,
yet it abounds with variety of colors, and sets
close to his body, without the help of hoop, loop,
or grdle, also without the help of stitch or needle,
his beard is neither black, brown, green or yellow,
but rather redish, inclined to sorrel, he stands
erect and walks with majestic grandeur among the
palaces of Kings, and despot himself in his gov
eminent whenever he condescends to govern
Who this is, is what we wish to know?
This riddle is from an old soldier of the times
that tried mems souls, who now lives.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-26

ence of God with such professor of religion; and
no evidence in the fact and aceonpaniments Of
dancing, of a desire To please God, or to grow
in grace, and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ
The excitements Of the ball room are too gross
and sensual for the spirit of prayer; they de-
strucive of that spirit and bring after them a
train of evils wholly incompatible with the sober
yerties of religions life. Perhaps, one source of
the evil is to be found in the irreligious thought
essness, prevailing love of the world that indu
ces parents to send their children to dancing
schools. A thousand excuses are framed for such
practice, every one of which is born of worldIi-
ness and 'orgettulnesS of God. 1t is good rule
for parents TO allow their children no privileges
that they might not lawfully as christians ENJOY
themselves; and to teach them nothing that Will
operate against early entrance upon profession
of religion, or that in becoming christians they
will have to unlearn or lay aside. A better rule
and far more comprehensive is the divine one
"train up child in the way he should go, and
when be is old he shall not depart from it" If
they are to be dancing masters, or drunkards, or
vicious in life if these the ways in which they
are to 90, train them IN the way, and for the ca
reer they are to run, by all means. They will
be all the better dancers, the more certainly drunk
ards, all the more ~depraved and vicious for the
training. Let parents hearts devote them to these
wavs let parents hands bind them to an appren-
tceship of vice for life of crime, and death OF
remorse; let them do it deliberately, avowedly,
with premeditated purpose of uniting the child
for life of piety, usefulness and happiness, and
then they will be consistent at least and act well
their chosen part in the great business of train
ing. Buff the child future Is worth thought,
if its moral nature presents claim for considera-
ton, if the heaven the hell revealed in the Scrip
lures is worth reflection, let christian parents
employ their influence in a better direction, and
with a constant regard to the issue of life that
finds its consumation of JOY and grief beyond the
dark valley of the shadow of death.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-26
Extra Session of the U. S. Senate.
WASHINGTON. March

WASHINGTON, March 8, 1853
On motion of Mr.. Badger, the Senate made the
following appointments, temporary, of committees
for this session:
On Foreign Relations-Messrs Mason, chair
man, Douglas, Clayton, Norris, Everett
On Finance-Messrs Hunter, chairman, Bright,
Pearce, Gwin, Badger.
On commerce-Messrs. Hamlin, chairman, Soule,
Seward Dodge, of Wisconsin, Benjamin
On Military Afairs-Messrs. Shields, chairman,
Borland, Dawson, Fitzpatrick Jones, of Tennes-
see.
On Naval AAairs-Messrs Gwin, chairman,
Mallory. Fish, Thompson, New Jersey, Toombs
On Public Lands--Messrs. Borland, chairman,
Dodge of Iowa, Pratt, Petit, Thompson of KY
On Indian Affairs-Messrs. Sebastian, chair
man, Walker, Cooper, Rusk, Smith.
On Caims-Messrs. Brodhead, chairman, Ad-
ans, Pratt. Chase, Wade.
On Roads and Canals-Messrs. Bright, chair
man, Douglas, Geyer, Adams, Sumner.
On Pensions-Messrs. Jones of Iowa, chair
man, Weller, Foot, Evans, Toombs
On the District of Columbia-Messrs. Shields,
chairman, Norris, Badger, Mallory, Cooper
On Patents and the -ofGce-Messrs
James, chairman, Evans, Stuart, Smith.
On Revolutionary Claims-Messrs. Toucey,
chairman, Brodhead, Foot, Brooke, Charlton.
On the Judiciary Messrs. Butler Chairman,
Toucey, Geyer, Stuart, Phelps.
On the Postoffice and Postroads- Messrs Rusk,
chairman, Soule, Morton, Hamlin, Smith.
On observation-disclosures. Douglas, chairman
Weller, Cooper, Houston, Jones, of Tennessee
To Audit and Control the Contingent Expenses
of the Senate-Messrs. Dodge, of Iowa, chair
man, Foot, Bright.
On Public BuiIdings-Messrs. James, chair
man, Hunter, Badger.
On the Library-Messrs. Pearce, chairman,
Bayard, Anterior.
Among the appointments made to-day is that of
Peter G. Washington Esq, of this city, as As
sstant Secretary of the Treasury more suit
able appointment could not have been made, Mr.
Washington being man of capacity, industry,
and much experience in public affairs. He held
under Mr.. Folks administration the post of Sixth
Auditor, from which the succeeding administra-
ton, with some hesitation, removed him on party
ground.
This is the principal appointment as vet announ-
ced. Mr.. Washington entered upon the duties of
his Office to-day.
The superior officers of the army present in
Washington waited upon the Secretary of War in
full uniform this morning, agreeable to usage
Secretary Davis received them politely, and ac-
companied them to the Executive mansion, and
presented them to the President.
The officers of the navy, in full dress, also call
ed upon Secretary Dobbin, who, accompanying,
also presented them to the President. After an
exchange Of compliments and congratulations, the
officers, joined by the chiefs of bureaus of their
departments repaired to Mr.. Fillmore's rooms, at
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-26
Democratic State Convention,

In accordance with custom, and with the gem
oral wi ia of the democracy in various portions of
the State notice is hereby given that there will be
u DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION held
IN the city Of JACKSON, to nominate candidates
for State offices and for a member of Congress for
the State large Tor the entire delegation, if the
Governor Of the State should order the election by
the general ticket system, on the
First Monday 1.-THE I'd day. Of Nay merit.
The democrats Of the several counties are re-
specially urged to hold primary meetings to Sc
lect delegates, at the earliest practicable period
1t is important that there should be full rehec-
ton of the sentiment Of the entire party in the
Convention.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-26
To Ncwspaper Publishers.

To the printers in the counties aroundwe would say
that they can be supplied with news, and wrapping
paper of all sizes and qualities, at Mobile prices APP
plication to this Office. We will keep hand du-
ring the year large supply of paper and if the press
at Macon, Starkvlle Houston, and Aberdeen, will in
form us how many reams they will require till Feb.
1854 and the size needed, will order it manufact-
ured at once, and keep it for sale at Columbus.
1t lis not always convenient for printers purchase
years supply during the boating season, and if they
are they lie of the of the money. If they
get it in small lots at wholesale prices is better
should think. If the printers think So and will give
the necessary instructions, will supply them as
cheap as they can get it at Mobile.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-26
Effects of Lime.

Professor Gray thus briefly sums up some of the
Offices performed by lime
l. 1t tends to convert the vegetable matter into
vegetable food. thus performing the Office of a
solvent, or converter of nutritious matter into nu
trment.
2. 1t corrects the acidity of soils, by uniting
with free acids, or decomposng poisonous salts.
B. 1t forms part of the vegetable structure,
and properly inorganic food. Like all other aka
hest, 1t also contributes to electrical effect which
may be regarded as kind of stimulus to the vital
functions. 1t is found, as we have seen, in vege.
table productions, sometimes united with organic.
and at Others with inorganic acids.
VERY PRErTr.-We find the following in the
Louisville Times.
Accompany of young ladies, most respectfully
connected, have formed themselves into serena.
ding party, and with their exquisite music have
greatly delighted the residents on Broadway
One Of them a musical prodigy. performs on all
instruments, but exeels on the flute the others
play tierentinstruments and all are charming yo
callsts Of course, while serenading their friends
tney are accompanied by, body guard but Of
That there is no necessity. for no one would dare
insult them.
II an elephant can travel eight miles an hour
and carry his trunk, how fast could he 60 he had
little niger to carry it for him.
John Kennedy, now living near Columbus Ten
nessee, has eighteen children-fully grown-sev-
enty -four grand children and fty-one great grand
children--in all one hundred and forty-three
There has not been death inthe family since the
wear 1905 .fs 80 s4ss-E
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-26
The District System and Governor FooseS
Proclamation,

In our paper of last week, we expressed o..
disapprobation of the proclamation of Gov. ~.
for the election Of members Of Congress ~ se-
eral ticket. SO 49,.
We look on this extraordinary procedure 9. .nS
Governor as most high handed and arDIr -
measure. not sanctioned by law. and nsurPeo "
his occupying the position of Governor. = l..
We sincerely hope that the Gov, VIII res.n n =
If, however, he still Persis. :. !.
the election by general ticket it is to be hopes sn-'
he will give Iegal reasons for his conduct.
RipIsy AdsAss's'.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-26

A good story is told of recent interview be-
tween Colonel Benton and President Pierce The
Colonel expressed himself heartily grati6ed at the
result of the election and very DESTROYS to support
the new Administration; but he told the President
that he had one man in his Cabinet who would
make him ridculous--a perfect nondescript Sir, y
said he-a perfect nondescript-- one thing
nor the other" The General inquired what gen
tleman of his Cabinet had been SO unfortunate as
thus to incur his displeasure. The Colonel named
Mr. Gushing and launched out into repetition of
his epithets, which have given not exactly in his
words, but as nearly so would be strictly prop
er;-eosing by saying he was the only man on
earth who seemed TO have been created for the ex-
press purpose of being Tyler man. The Presi-
dent heard his formidable objurgaton to the end,
and quietly remarked to the Col that he had been
delighted. reaching Washington. to find so
many gentlemen, who were quite Indifferent as to
his election, exceedingly solictous concerning the
welfare of his Administration.