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A Rapping Incident.

Il BosoS exchange says quite Serio-
Comico affair Occurred in Cambridgcport,
in one Of the pretty cottages of that place.
About nine O'clock, as two young ladies
were seated in a room engaged in read.
ing, one of them had l.er attention attrac.
ted to an item in a newspaper, which
dweIt on the spiritual rappings" now so
prevalent; and, whilst having her mind
absorbed in this article, she thought she
heard noise proceeding from the cup
board in the apartment, and being of n
very susceptible disposition, itmuch alarm
ed her.
She apprised her companion Of the fact
when they both heard three distinct raps,
which caused them to be very much fright
encd, sadly deranging the economy oi
Their tippets and ruffies. After recovering
somewhat from their confusion, they mus
tered sufficient courage To question tile
'rapper," enjoining it, "if you are the spir.
it OF my mother, to signify itw Three
loud raps, most solemn in their import tC
them, were the response. In a momen
graceful positions were assumed by botl
ladies, and---tbey tainted.
Another young lady fortunately passe,
the apartment soon after, and noticing tn
condition Of tho fair occupants, succeede,
in arousing them from their letharey, an,
inquired to what il was owing. SO terri
fed were they, that all she could elucida,
from them was, Cupboard, cupboard !
Wishing to divine the maauing Of fhes
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EsS- RUFus CuoATE's culogy upon
Daniel Webster, at Dartmouth College,
was delivered on "Wednesday last. A
highly distinguished and appreciatve
audience was in attendance. Among
the many eloquent tributes to the great
orator and statesman, this undoubtedly
will take high rank. The following is the
pero:ation:
"l5ut | arrest this Argument Of euIogy.
My heart goes back into the coffin there
with him; and | would pause. went
loved the chamber where he died the
grave in which they laid him, all hab'tcd
as when his look drew audience, still rs
night or summers noontidc air, till the
heavens be no more. In all that spaci-
Gus, varied and calm scene, all things 10
the eye looked, at first. unchanged-the
books i'll the lbrary--thc portralts-the
table ut which he wrote-thc scientific
culture of the land-the course of agri-
cultural occupation-thc coming in of har-
vests, fruit OF the seed his hand had seat
tered--thc animals and implements of
husbandry-the trees planted by him III
lines, in copscs, in orchards, by thousands
the scat under the noble old elm, on
which he used to sit to feel the southwest
wind at evening, or hear the hreathings
Of the sea, or the not less audible musi,
Of the starry hcavcns-all seemed 1T first
unchanged. The sun Of q bright day,
from which, however, something of the
fervors of midsummer was wanting, fell
temperately on them all; cleaned on the
long line of ocean; filled the air on all
sides with the uttcrance Of life. Some Of
those, whom on earth, he loved best,
were thcre-the great mind still seemed
to preside-the great presence to be with
you-you might expect to hear again the
rich and playful tones, the old hospitality.
Yet moment more, and all the scene
took on Il g aspect of one great monu-
mcnt, inscribed with his name and sacred
to his memory. And sucir it shall be in
al the future of America The sense "t
desolation and loneliness aud darkness,
with which you see it now, will pass away
the sharp recent grief Of loyc and friend
ship will become soothcd-mcn Will re-
pair thther, as they commemorate tn,
great days OF history; the same glanc,
shall take in, and the emotions shall gree
and bless the Harbor OF the Pilgrims anC
the Tomb OF Webster p
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Forgive us our Debts as we Forgive
our Debtors"

| WHEN hear the Auctioneer crv oo-
ing! going! gone and learn that the
property was sold for half its real value.
and that the orphan and widow are turned
out OF doors to satify 'Just clain,," in
iavor OF a man in easy circumstances,
thinks to myself does that man ever prav
i1rSive us our debts as We forgive our
When see n man who for the soLe of
small offence, can pass an old friend
with stately step and unturned head, the
question arises in my mind, does he pray.
forgive us our debts as we forgive our
debtors"
When l see christian walking with
sword cane, i'll order to defend himself
against the intrusions of those who wou,d
trample on his just rights, | wonder how
he understands the prayer, "Corgive us our
debts as we forgive our debtors"
w hen | see man who can sit from
SIX tlll ten, and comment on the evils he
hlS received Of his neghbors, and the pun
IShment he thinks due them. and then
call h's family around the altar, read a
chapter, sing n hymn, and kneclinc down.
pray, forgive us our debts as we FORGIVE
our debtors, mistaken man, says ], you
are asking God TO lay up wrath for you in
reserve. You misconSirue the phrase,
forgive lis our debts as we forgive our
debtors"
Again, when see man who is ever
ready to return good for evil; who never
puts an evil construction when circum-
stances will admit good one, and is ever
ready to forgive those who lave injured
him, merely by their asking him, this
man, says l, often prAys, forgive us our
debts as We forgive our debtors"
In short, l think much, very much of
the good or evil actions of men. in this
world, depends on the way they construe
the passage, forgive US our debts as we
foruiye our Jehtnrsr
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herself 10y the cradle to repair coat for
her husband, who, by-the-by, is in a neigh,
boring store, talking and smoking his
cigar, with his associates. The clock has
struck ten, and Mrs. S. goes to see if all is
right with the children, as is her practice
before she rctircs. She finds one breath
ing hard, aud with horse cough she
fears the Group. There is no time TO be
lost, and she Immediately goes TO do>einp
and bathing the child, with but little pros
pcct Of rest for her weary limbs, or her
aching head. Who vii! not say that this
mother needs sympathyl Yes, and she
has 1t; there is "fricnd that s,ickcth
closer than a brother" ard she can 90 to
Him, and pour out her heart bcfIrc Him.
and ask for wisdom TO direct, and strength
to perform whatever is before her.
Then, there is the wife Of the intempcr.
ate man, who has her peculiar trials, and
the widow, who has to support herself and
children by her own industry. There are
hundreds of mothers, in these different
"asScs, who think 10 one cares for them.
and who feel at times discouraged bv rea-
son Of the roughncss Of the way. But,
FAINT not, dear mothers; bear with pa
tlcncc these trials, for if VIC arc the chill
dren Of God "hcirs Of God, and joint heirs
with Jesus Christ"
Our troubles and our trials here,
Will only make us richer there
When We arrive at home"
Jour. oid fUmiiy Fi$itunt.
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5Hlsrpllallpnug,

GOOD MoTHERs.-"What is wantinpn
said Napoleon, one day, to Madame Cam.
pan, "in order that the youth of France
oe educatcdT GOOD mothers" was
the reply. The Emperor was most forci.
bly, struck with this answer. "IIere."
said, 'is system in one word"
The above reply was worthy the hph
praise bestowed upon it BY the Emperor
Napoleon could not but have remark ed
his own mother, and so acute an observer
OF mankind could not have failed to note
the fact that almost all the great m,n Of
the world have had mothers of more than
ordinary excellence of mind. Such was
emlnently the case with George Wash.
'ngton. Mary, the mother of Washing
ton, is rs immortal as her son. She ouo6t
to be, Tor the character of Washington was
ONO chance growth. He was the yioor-
GUS offspring of a healthy tree, and every
step Of his infant nature had been watch.
Ell and trained by the strong minded and
greatsouIed woman who formed him,
with the aid Of heaven, rs the potter fash
ione,h the clay.
vi all the schools there is none like that
OF home, and all the teachers, either for
good or evil, there is none like the moth
er Her conduct is ever before the child
us the example; her words are the seed
'aiien UPON the virgin soil, and producing
a Iuxuristt harvest, either of virtue or
vice. 1t is not in the power Of her con-
structlon to make him n great man. for
that is generally determined by a law Of
the God of Nature; but il he inherit tai !
ents she may add to them that virtue
without which mere talent is a splendid
deforlnity.
Woman of America, bear in mind the
answer OF Madame Campan. The desti. |
ny OF your country depends upon Good
Mothers"
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Marriages of Love and Convenience.

"EvERrwnERE, but in novels" says
recent writer, "the marriage of convenience
has proved an excellent institution, while
what are called love matches have been,
are, and ever will be, prolific of misery"
We should like to see the impudent old
fogy who said that If it were only to
tell him to his teeth that he lies lies
like the telegraph-lies like a lawyer
lies like steamboat runner-lies "like
the prospectus of a new magazine?" So
marriages Of convenience" are better than
love Matches are they9 Do you know
that love is all that can make marriages
honest. or even decent? That marriage
trtho"t love is 4 stencil in the nostrils of
gods and man? That love is heavenly in
lis origin, divine in its influence, and elo-
rous i'll its enjoyment? while "conveni-
encc which is but smooth gloss for
lust or avarce-is the prolific parent of
'Mtttohvenience, heart burnings, wranglings,
dlScord and divorce? Ofcourse YOU don't!
but every man Of sense and observation
knows that the mistake of youth and ro-
nance in their matrimonial alliances are
hight and unfrequent compared with the
cold planned blundered and cautiously
concocted disasters of sagacious bachelors
OF fiity, and weary spinsters Of thirty-fve!
Post.
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A Daring Leap.

A YouSo man lcaped frtm the suspen.
sion bridge, which spans the Cumberland
river at this city, on Saturday the 23d alt.
Such instances Of hardihood should be dis
countenanced. The following account of
this daring deed is from the Nashville
Banner of the 25ti, all:
A large number Of persons collected to-
gether Saturday evening, TO witness the
leap Of Mr.. Watkins from the suspension
bridge. At the hour appointed, he noun
ted the railing, near the centre OF the
bridge, OH the lower side, waved his ha,
to the crowd, and boldly made the leap.
As he descended, and when about ten or
fifteen feet from the water, he threw him
self back tor the purpose Of striking the
water feet formost, but little sIanting.-
But he miscalculated the distance, owing
to the illusion caused by the canoes in the
stream, which seem to rise as be shot
swiftly down, and caused him to think
himself nearer them than he really was,
and, therefore, Oh reaching the water, his
body leaned more than he intended, and
he struck partially upon his back. The
concussion was very severe, aud sent the
water flying in every direction. On com.
ing to the surface, he attempted to swim
but was too much injured TO do so. He
was lified into canoe, carried to the up
per landing, aud thence borne to his board
ing house. He IS not seriously hurt, and
will be able, It Is thought, to be out in q
few days.
| The height Of the bridge at the centre
above the water, according to The build
der, is ll0 feet.
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IN ADVANCE
N u NJ B ER 80

words of such mysterious import, she went
to the cupboard and opened it, when 10 !!
out jumped an enormous rat This mis-
chlevous animal had crawled into a tin.
pan, which was hanging against the wall,
and his efforts to get out had caused the
manifestations" The conclusion of this
affair, relative to the conduct of the young
ladies after they were made aware of the
cause OF their misery, is too rich to be de-
scribed,
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~ THE man who likes to hear wo.
men scold, has just hired saw.fiIer 10
play him to sleep.
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H HArPIsEss S very easily acquired.
All that's necessary Is q conteuted disposi-
ton, and a clean shirt. A clean shirt, re-
member--for soiied linen and low spirits
aie as closely connected as bologna sausa.
ges.
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Great Is tie strength q an individual
soul, true toits high trust; mighty Is il,
even TO the redemption Of q world.
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CULLUNS SPRINGS.


;al CHARLES CULLUM late Of the Man r7z1
So sion House, Mobile, having established him e.
sell permanently at this place, has made such pro
gress IN building and improvements as to be able to
announce himself prepared to receive visitors and
hopes that his industry and experience in his profess
SION will deserve "A fair share of the public favor.
These SPRINGS are situated about half a mile
east OF the Bladon Springs. Steamboats, plv twice
week between Mobile and Moores Landing, on the
Eombgbee river, where CARRIAGES are always in
readiness for passengers
The Waters have been subjected to careful anal
ysis by Mr. Arequn, of New Orleans. who vii pub
fish in few days the exact result In the mean.me.
1t IS ascerained that they exceedingly rich in BIZ
carbonate of soda and unequaled as an alternative
medicine In addition to the Alkaline waters there is
also strong Chaly beate Spring, and within the past
week two new Springs have been discovered which
are believed to possess all the characteristics of the
Badon water.
The proper steps have already been taken to obtain
an accurate analysis of these Also and the result will
be published so as it is known. The Stables
Ten pin Alley, and other improvements are also com
pleted--a contributing to make these springs mere
than usually attractive.
CHARLES CULLUM
July 1853. 27-3m
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Lengthy notice OF It's ParaInount virtues. 1t erad-
Gales tbs heretofore neurabe and distressing disease
from ,ne system, and stands utcoaea tic phagma-
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" 30 not propose to make unqualified statements,
or to farce R0st before the public, but simply TO
request chose most interested.
SUFFERERS THEMSELVES,
To procure from The gent in their vicinity circu-
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0~T The Office is not opened at night, nor earlier
! in the morning than above stated because Of the
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/ the night.
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4 Sept Ist 1893.
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POWDER. SHOT AND LEAD.
{. o. g. e.
COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL.
CCRssfaENl,s. Miss.

Columbus, MISS.
THE exercises OF this institution, viii be resumed
| on Monday the nineteenth day oil September
uTxt-under the superntendence Of
THOMAS 3. BAILEY, a. NJ. PrtncpaI.
SAMUEL NJ MEEK A. NJ. assistant.
The high qualifications of these gentlemen, to dis
charge successfully, the responsible duties to which
they have been caed-arein the opinion OF the Ifus
tees beyond question.
Those who wish to secure for their sons, thorough
prenaration for admission into OF the Colleges OF
the United States; such an education as VIII ena-
bic them to enter at on the active duties OF me-
can here avail themselves of these advantages.
Connected with the school, we have Library OF
one thousand volumes also Debating Society OF
considerable merit.
The Scholastic year is divided into two Sessions Of
twentv-one weeks each The rates OF Tuition per
Session. are as follows payable halt III advance
For the Elementary branches, such as OrihogfafhF
Reading, Writing, Geography and Mental Arithmetic
&c. $50 90. .,.,,;, .,l
For the more advanced stages OF Arithmetic ana
Geography, Grammar, Mental and no[aI fniioS1Pn!
Ancient Modern and Natural History; Botany Cht N
stry &c, $40 90. r,r.+too,o+
for Algebra and the higher branches OF hathema'-
cs. Astronomy, Trgonometry &c; together WIN IHe
lin and Greek Languages &c, $50 CO.
Board can be had in private amIheS d' 'ie "S'"
rates. u,DpIc President
OF the Board Of Trustees
O II. GRINNELL, Secretary
CnIumbus. August 4th 1853. 38-tt'
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gN.EaB,RvFE.

w r. POINDEXTER, A. N. PRINCIPAL
t.,,u Tostitntion will be re-opened on Monday me
Oh Of September, with an entirely ne" '"cu''s
None but experienced and successful teachers are
employed. :, -, - l,ant
Nc win be taught both as a science anu al a
-, nahle German Professor .-nobos will
BY a. 5 ap9 anauages and Ornamental branches WIN
be taught by able teachers the scholastic year
TEEns-Engsh and board for the instrument sqnp 6e-
$50; the with Music On @ Ornamental brsches
ded S saO sa M charges extras for fuel nsh's
towels &C, Captain NJ BARNETT, Mr. ORlAh
HEBRON. Mr. WINS PorE' LOW, Lown'T Miss SIS
i'1 Drs SHELTON & DENT, Macon MISS
August goth, 1853. sO-Om'
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Il Ii e Il n d . n HOU
by H. d ID. G. EgEgNnCN

,HE subscribers having purchased the Hoto, -,
/ formerly known as the NJ tnsion Housa ,, -
have thoroughly rettted and newly furnished the sga
with an express view to The comfort of permanent h
oeFS ana the travelling community generally. Hav-
ing spared no expense in making their House FIRST
class Hotel they respectfully solicit share Of patron
,@9e. lher table will always be furnished with the
best the market affords, and every exertion viii he
used TO render their guests comfortable All the an.
phances OF the Herndon House will be found neat and
ana the servants attentive and courteous
Aberdeen, Jan. 29th 1853 Eft
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THE subscriber takes this method Of informing the
;tzans Of Columbus and vicinity, that he has open,
a sbon on the corner opposite the Courthouse and
recently occupied by w B. Palmer where he mas on
caiIes Rides Carriage, Buggy, Wagon, and Stage
Harness. and all articles in his line,
He IS also furnished, with good lot OF material
mos, part are equal any in the southern country
Repairing in all the above brananes esd'teeq nsase
Iaso Who NAV favor him with call Hides and Tai
low IT, nanters he would say he will be prepared tt
;st the coming season. 5000 pair OF heavy russo
brogaps, to which he would call their a TI7NGFR
go Som
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.rF undersigned thankful for past patronage Wopio
rrspectiully informhis friends that he may sun q
idund at his old stand Mnketstreet Wnete ~ AZ :,
prepared to serve his customers N an '' ''S
no Hoir Cutting, Hair Dressing and sharing
-" .h>rtest notice. and after the latest
pon r. ! im 1 style lie also takes this method
ana inl"r T at6os5 upon whose heads the ed3 ~;
o. l,J, ceasgd to veeetnte that after deer m
yess9" - il discovering an in alable restorative
Come then, andlet him operate before n a = irs
late Cone olo anu BILLY PEARL,
CnIrmars Mss. Sent. II 1858.
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Your friend and fellow citizen,
IL. S. FOOTE.

WEDDING OF SLEEP TO MUsTc.-fhe French pa
pers speak Of d new invention called musical bed.
II is so constructed that the pressure OF the body
causes the performance Of one or more operas,
according TO the length of the sumber. dial
is placed at the heado the bed with minute Land
to be set to tie hour when the sleeper wishes to
wake; and when this hour arrives, grand finale
is executed from Verdi, with imitation of from
bones and ketlle-drums sufficiently loud not only
to awaken, but to inspire lively disposition to gel