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The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02

THE SABBATH FRIEND. Il. To Educate.
Compare countries with aud without the Sab
bath. Its miuistration powerfully quickens
and invigcratcs the human intellect. while a
vast amount Of knowledge is accumulated
2. 10 government Where doth the hon.
ored Sabbath and despotism co-existg Il
shows the nature Of human rights = adGpts
laws 10 the actual wants and circumstances Of
men-creates conscience that sustains law.
and qualities men 10 make, as we'll as TO obey
laws.
3. To Health. BY promoting cleanliness.
by furnishing needfu rest for the body and
mind, by promoting cheerfulness and olastici-
ty of spirits through its power TO produce q
peaceful conscience, aud BY its sublime inhu.
euce over the hateful passions Of men.
4. To Good Morals BY keeping in sight
the character Of God, by unfolding the claims
Of his holy law, by creating distaste for un-
lawful pleasure. by creating public senti-
ment that froWns on immortality, and through
that suffering. causing wise and cfiectual laws
for the suppression OF vice and crime.
5. 10 Piety. BY causing right view Of
God to prevail, by constantly pouring on
mems minds those great elements Of piety, the
divine truths Of Revelation. by thus genera
ting all right affections towards God and man.
by shadowiDg forth and pointing men to the
Sabbath Of Heaven.
Therefore the Sabbath is the friend Of the
nation, the family. cverybodys friend, aud
never fails to repay true and devoted friend
ship for il with the most precious blessings
for time and eternity. Boston Traveller.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02

nTThe Ohio State Journal tellsa story If
an Irshman Of the better class. who thought
he must conform to the fashionable mania
paying visit to the Falls Of Niagara. Pad
dy arrives at the Falls. aud taking a look at
the surrounding wonders, addresses himself
to gentleman -" And is this Niagara
Falls"
Yes" was the reply.
"And what is there here to make such
bother about p
"Why." SAID the gentleman. do you not
see the mighty river. the deep abyss, and the
great sheet Of water pouring down -
Pat looking at the water. replies hesitating-
IL. "And schafs 10 hinder IT.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02

SUccEss.-Of all silly things. nothing is
more silly than. by elaborate proofs, to show
to ourselves that VIC ought on such and such
occasions to have been successful. when It so
happens that we have not been SO. Whenev-
er we fail, we are paying both God and our.
selves a suitable compliment, by admitting
frankly and at once that we deserve to fail.
This is philosophy, and it is likewise religion.
We have failed; well then. the wisdom is to
take care that we do not fail again. To fail,
and fail and fail again and again, is not to
prove that we do not deserve success, or that
we shall never obtain it. How often we fail
matters not. We have not failed as long as
our spirit quails not, but only grows stronger
in the conflict. Our enthusiasm, if it con-
tinue undaunted by obstacles, unsubdued BY
defeats, is itself success. and the most glori-
Gus Of all success. The blows we receive,
however hard. if we receive them as all true
enthusiasts reoeive them, are only preparing
US for future triumphs. for they only more
closely incorporate the idea which dominates
our whole being with the affections Of our
whole being; they create within an intense
aud more restless enthusiasm; they make
more radiant on our brow the high title Of
prophet, SO that the entire world may see It,
and bow to its import.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02

~ The latest aud most wonderful cure
effected by patent medicine is the following
A boy had swallowed silver dollar. Nvne
of the faculty. could devise any alleviation,
whereupon the inventor Of some patent medi-
son was sent for. Ii is evident" said he,
= that 50 considerable coin can never be
forced by any emetic known TO science
However, let him take this pill. and fattering
consequences viii be likely to ensue." An
hour afterwards, the boy threw up the dollar,
but in small change, principally five cent
pieces
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02

A HEN Done DOUBLE DUrY.--We have
a motherly old Shanghai hen, that brought
out a brood Of chickens two weeks ago. aud Is
now busily engaged in clucking and scratch
ing among them-coaxing and scolding them
when they 20 estray, and squalling terribly
at all tbe dogs, and cats. and hawks that show
themselves. At the same time she lays an
egg every day or two, just the same as if she
bad no little responsibilities to take care or
and had nothing to do but to lay and cackle
about il. We call this doing double duty -
Maine FarHser s6sf
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02

A DUrcHmAN's DESCRIPTION OF RAINY
NIGHr-" Veil, lasht Friday night wash dc
yors ash never wash fought to 60 down 10
bill TO mine house, but no sooner | did walk.
den de faster | stands still. for de tarkness
vass so tick dat ! could not stir il nit mino
boots and de rain. dunder and blixum. in
more den tree minutes mine skin vas vet
troo n mine clos. But after Won leetle vile
il stopped quitting to rain, something; 50 |
kept feeling ov mincself all de way long
and ven come to mine own house to walk IN.
vat you tink p Mime Got. itpelong 10 some
pody else :
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02


G5- At the foot Of the Mount Of Olives
we find what is considered the garden of
Gethsemane, memorable as the resort Of our
Lord, aud as the scene Of the agony which
he endured the night he was betrayed. There
is little doubt that this is the real place Of this
solemn transaction. IL seems to have been
an olive plantation in the time Of Christ, as
the name Gethsemane signifies oil press. II
is about fifty PAGES square ana is enclosed by
wall Of no great height formed Of rough
loose stones. Eight very ancient olive trees
now occupy the enclosure, some Of which are
very large, and all exhibit symptoms Of de-
cay, clearly denoting their great age. As
fresh olive tree springs from the stump Of an
old one, there is reason to conclude that, ev-
en- il the old trees existing in the time Of our
Lord have been destroyed, those which now
stand sprang from their roots But IL is not
incredible that they should be the same trees.
They are at least. Of the Eastern empire. as
j. proved by the following circumstance. In
Turkey every olive-tree which was found
standing by tie Moselems when they con-
quered Asia pays tax Of one medina to the
treasury, while eica Of thOsl planted since
the conquest pays half its produce, now the
eight Uliye-trees Of Gethsemane pay only
eight media. DR. Wild describes the largest
at twenty-iour feet in girth above the root
though its topmost branch is not above thirty
feet from tue ground. NJ Boye. who travel
ed as a naturalist, asserts that the largest are
at least six yards in circumference, and nne
or ZEN yards high = 50 large indeed, that he
calculates their age at 2.00O.-Ancieat Je
ruSaLcm.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02

In Sing Sing, when the sun was low,
Not many hundred years ago,
A mighty Shanghaiis awful crow
Broke on the deep tranquility.
But Sing Sing saw another sight.
When the rooster rose at dead Of night.
To exterminate in deadly fight
His long-legged Shanghai majesty.
Then rush'd the battles dreadful tide
Then iew the feathers far and wide
But louder than all else beside
The Shanghai crowed triumphantly.
In gown and night-cap all arrayed,
The neighbOrhood awoke dismayed,
Cursed the unusual serenade
In terms Of great severity.
Each sleeper darted from his bed,
And wished the noisy rascal dead.
And muttered vengeance on his head
With deep, heartfelt sincerity.
The combat deepensi On, We bravel
Devote that Shanghai 10 the gravel
Wave, rooster, all thy feathers wavel
And crow with all thy deyiltryl
The battles ended-now once more
The neighbors slumber as before,
And thanks arise TO heaven DER
The downfall Of the enemy.
'Tis morn-but scarce the lark's high note
Ger bill and dale begins to foat
Ere that internal Shanghaiis throat
Pours forth its dread artillery.
But longer yet those legs shall grow,
IL fate lays not the monster low,
And louder yet the wretch viii crow,
Unless death seas his destiny.
All few would mourn nor many weep,
II some dark holes secure retreat,
About two hundred fathoms deep,
Would prove that Shanghai's sepulchre.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02

POWERFUL MAGNEr.-A lecturer was dill
ating upon the power Of magnet, detying
any one to show anything to surpass its power,
when man mounted the stand and told him
that woman was the magnet Of magnets,
"lor," said be- Z" If the loadstone can attract
iron foot or two, there was young woman,
who. when was young man. attracted mo
thirteen miles to have chat with her"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02

~ An old grumbler being much troubled
with ennui. was advised to change shirts with
happy man. After loug search the hap
py rnan was found. but the poor fellow had no
shirt
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02

~ A Yankee has invented machine for
putting babies to sleep. IL is supplied WITH
fresh milk. paregorie. Godfrey's Cordial and
sugar, which it dispenses according to the ne-
cessity of the case. Mothers have only TO
chuck Thomas and Mary into the machine.
where they viii be cared for in the best man
ner, for eight hours To those who are fond
of lightning the cares Of life" going 10
evening shindies, flirting and such like. F"
the nav invention viii indeed oe blessing
10 mothers
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02

n A man being asked if be would like
to live forever. replied, that considering the
state Of the times and the weakness Of the
government. be would not care about living
more than half Of it.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02

II An irregular apprentice keeping late
hours bis master took occasion to apply some
weighty arguments to convince him of bis
wiokedness During tho chastisement be con-
tinually exclaimed:
How long win you serve the devil ?"
The boy replied. whimpering:
You know best sir, | believe my inden-
lures are out in three months"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02
ORIGINAL SKETCH.
For The Port Gibson Rspeills
PRO AND CONS"
OR,
Joe. Wort on the Slavery Question.
from Notes takrn during the Disensfion,
BY J. BOMBER, IN.


Tuesday night at length rolled round
The school ho use bell was ringing merrily,
q. Q. 50 far as It's cracked cheeks would ALLOW. J
4 large crowd we're assembled on the corner
uf Main and State streets, engaged ia perusing
flaming poster. which ran as follows, tO.wit
"NOTICEl
"rHE YOUNG MEMS DEBATING CLUB
will meet at the School House, on Tuesday
Evening, MAY iothl to discuss the following
souEsfIoa
Ought the Slaves ef ihs South TO BE- ailo'0sd their
[" Frecd0mm
DIsPUrAErs:
i Hatrs s!. Joss' aG Neg Tsss I9sssT seISrl %SsI'
"nz- Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully
invited TO attend FELIX CRAIG, Sec.
May 10, is4o!*
That's what that Internal bell is Juggling
FOR. | guess" remarked a bystahder, as be
heard the handbill read aloud. Ought the
slaves Of the South to be allowed their free
dom ? That questions plain as day no.
Sir-they hand nc ought to /"
"who Gays that! ?" croaked the voice Of
old Deacon Whine, as he hobbled about in q
very nervous manner. :" Who says that =
l. the Gospel to be preached forever to the
nonconvorsion Of such heather? VINO says
that. Is hm
Come along. old man! Don't STAND
preaching 'BObolitiOnism here. The scn0Oi
house is the place to show your wisdom 50 :.
come along" The Deacon allowed himset
70 be persuaded. and hobbled of arm 10 arm
with his adviser, to attend the Lyceum.
Joining in the crowd. We proceeded 70 IOo
school house, there to listen TO "eloquence
upstrune." As we ueared the building our
auricula organs were saluted by din Whion
none but Young America is capable Of pro
ducinr. Fifty claporOus voices were holding
a prire-sght at blackguardism; and as We
wondered whether the heavens had not at last
fallen and asccrtained to the contrary Dy
looking upward twice. we came to the conelu'
.;on that he'll itself bad broke loose, and en-
tered the house for proof Of our but too true
supposition. Shades Of Lubin and Ba1in
wb.t , stencil issued from the half-oPen door
Of that devoted college for the tender
miudm Burnt India rubber, smoking can.
Il
dies and the fumes Of Cuba SKIES mingled
with the breath Of the noisy rapscallions' rem
dercd the atmosphere truly horrible
ap.h.e.wr, exclaimed sufocating voice !;
raise the window. for PHYS sake 7"
ave beg leave to state, that in private con-
- s.sL ~. .ntbov we were shown a copy
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02

~ A young lady was told by married
one. that she had better precipisate herself
off the Niagara Falls into the basin below
than to marry. The young lady replied.
I" Wen. would. If thought could find
husband at the bottom " Did you ever
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02

R- A Connecticut dame. the mother Of a
large family. was one day asked the number
Of her children. LA ine I" she replied.
rocking herself to and fro. have fourteen.
mostly boys and girls :"
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02
Shanghai Hen Linden.

4 serio-fragie poem some relation 10 As Ho. Hen.
Linden.
Sacred 70 the memory Of is Hero, whom may The
Fates transfer to immortality.
DEDICATED TO MRs.i. eRrooR,
And generally supposed to be written by
THE AUTHOR.
"Dcclenda ea carthago.n
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02

eve beg leave to state, that N pnsa's eorv svr
vsrsaton with the author. we were SHOWN sopJ
oe ~ or;g;nsl noster referred 10. We promised
M. Bomber that we would publish pe1sa ise
smile Of said poster, and have en1esvoEsd % ~
70 but owing to the fact Of the copy being Po4'5
pnnted, rumpIed and thumbed BY use We saa % 49, :
be governed By guess work. IN regard 20 r,'
xaies of the dsputants, and print them aceoIn !,
However. we have never vet been aoie 70 sns ! :.
the qaery Of . WHAT'S ~ name son nj
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-08-02
ADvERTTsnNC RATES

First insertion per square ten lines less, 81 90
Every subsequent insertion 30
~ Liberal deductions made On yearly ad,e-
tisements
10 Reveille is published every Wednesday
No paper discontinued until paid for.
n7- Post Masters are requested 10 act as agents
for the Reveie.-<1
The daily union., 1854-02-23

know that his sduainsrsoa . indisoiasY anitsd Win
the fate of Nsbs.sks bll net ooy beoaasc " of'
shy right 10 ie ha because, BY the adoption 81 ihs
great principle OF eoazFrssona intervention, Ia the
language Of Governor PRsous Of Michigan, % the meet
ing Of New yos facoast. ho kae u hydre-hs.ded ~.
ltes sbolitonisn In tho North wi be Tiled, snd with y
shall be buried that sp which has aSnyod stats ageinsi
State and shbos alsas shbor and instead thereof
viii be raised spdt which shall ANTE the States and
the people Of the Saies strong 10 hafmoay, peace,
and goods. and clear the way io those Of the roraye
holding States who would 10 good bosh 70 me sssehodef
and the slave, through spirit Of MADNESS love. and per
suason. which the qualities aud powers Of true phi
lanthropis and hs only powers eltxsn ofthe States,
TO do good in this respect under the constitution
We have ihe cheering accounts ison Washington
Of the prospects Of the passage Of the Nebrassa bill u
In the Senate s cerain, By majority 81 more thaD
la the HOUSE. the bl viii ecstys thr suppon
the whole Soatb, wb the possible exospoa OF one of
two members, and also tha support 81 large number o
democrats will stand by Ihe platform Of the ooas,isn-
,on regardles OF the sought be raised ssound
their heads by the agstofs of the North The anti Me-
meetings In the northern cities not calculated -
much weight with those who have the nfmness 10 do
their duty aud the sugacy 10 scan the elements oi tosc
The leading spirits Of those meetings are
the most unadueraed abolition hacks-suen as john y
Hale. Amos Tuck. Henry Ward Beecher cha'e. oidd'ogs
Sumner Talk hYpocrl,lcaiy o,he Compromise
OF 1850 while II is notorious that he sole aim and oeeupa
ton s and been, apply the red loch OF sbo
ZION agitation and noble conederacy. Whai in
fuence can such upon conservative and CON
soientious members OF Congress, who have always made
war upon their i'm pious and Infamous manhnaons But
again. happy find OF The democrsiic pa
the North and West standing boldly Tor the right
and for The meaning of the constitution"
The daily union., 1854-02-23

The Peoples tMass) Advocate says that the demo.
| cratic press OF Massachusetts stands thus on the Ne
bfaska bill For 1.-THE Boston Post. Boston Tmes
Barnsabe Patriot, Piits6eld Sun, Iaanon Democrat,
Lawrence Sentinel. Lowell Advertiser Plymouth Rock.
Peoples Advocate-9.
Against il, have moi declared their position Lynn
Bay State. Esex Banner, Greenfield Democrat. WorCes
Ter Palladum--a; while the Springfield Post uses the
following signhcan, language, 10 which we call the
enton Of the democratic party:
well for those democrats who are opposed TO SEN
Douglass bin to watch the movements Of the wings
ittle before they engage with them on their present on
sausht upon the administration Tor lis course upon that
question IL the past history of the whig party one fact
has been made distinctly appotent that he have
baen iYfo politics who failed discover It, They have
alternately approved and opposed every of pub
lie policy which has been before the country when an
opportunity gain power by the within their
reach. II matters what the consequences
county, they ready agitata refrain from agitation
just for the time being, for their
They aboons,s when, and only when, il pop
nlar TO be and when the popular umn TO the
opposite direction the very who hercsst be lore Ia
denouncing the peculiar institution. IL they do not be-
come its warmest apoogss, join vchcmenty In
denonncng their former allies"
And the Greenfield Democrat refers 10 the events Of
the day ieslng The sincerity of men and parties in the
professions OF which they have been lavish" compli.
menls the President the stand he has taken. and points
TO the wings engaged in their old opposition 10 all
democratic principles AMI measures.
The daily union., 1854-02-23
TO CONTRACTORS.
o,rros or TN,

osrox or ru coxstsaosrr PUpue Bvnpnes,
February al, 1854
PROPOSALS will be received in this office until Saturday, the 2d
OF April nert, O'Clock grading nnd Gravelng
much OF Maryland between
bridge, graded and gsyeed may directed BY
Commissions OF Public Buildings.
The work TO be OF the best character and be done the
OF the COMMISSIONER such
Inspect H. and all that TO be done be the st
October
The gaveng bs nj least twelve inches in depth
ire OF the street, pcrng 90 gradually six inches In dep at the
sides.
Security viii required performance
Any surplus earth from the radag be deposited
place. within reasonable distance, tbs Commissioner shall
designate.
Popo-es will state the price cubic yard for the grading AID
Superficial yard for the gavens including gravel and ali
enas.
n. n. FRENCH
Commissioner Of Public Buildings.
Feb 22-Bid tSonunsl, star, mud News.
The daily union., 1854-02-23
ny y. Q. MoGU.kE, Ametion.er.

TRUsTEE's SALE or A VERY DEsfRALE Farm NEAR
l. wAsHiNGToN.on Tuesday afternoon, March 7th, s ~
Of james q. Mcclure shall sc BY
deed date March lin, ISL duy
ded lber a. 8, No ~ oos pos 2i2 Of the land
county, Of land "ad
docks n situated the turnpike 10 Hlsdeahug about
from Washington, seventy
Of land with good and Substantial dwelling and all
ssry opibpdnes.
1855 deed and bearing
sale. THDS. sARBEHN Trustee,
JAS Q, MCGUIRE,
Feb s-eod Auctionesr
The daily union., 1854-02-23

Hy HItktN q NtOFT N"ctton~ers.
III OUsEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT AUCTION
III Monday, the 27h Instant shall SELL 10 O'clock
residence OF T. NJ Clark hr south side OF Maryland
ltth
Store, handsome of nsafy farnimre
Mahogany and sofas, pao rocking and other
chairs
Mahogany dressing and other bureaus
DO marble top centre, pier, AND other tables
Walnut book and secretary, lounge
DO and maple b.dreads and wsshstands
Feather beds, hair and sbuek mattresses
Giran does, solar and other lamps
China, glass, crockeV, and stone ware
Giltffnne mirrors, hasraek, sc.
Three ply, ngrain passage and stair earpss
Radiator, alright, md coal stoves
n GOO of kitchen requisites
Trms All under SIS, cash % credit Of GO and %
day. satisfactorily endorsed bearing interest
Persons furnishing respectfully invited TO the tho fur
nuro Of good quag and nearly and the safe viii be well
worthy their attention
GREEN n SCOTT,
Feb 22-d
The daily union., 1854-02-23
The American Legation at London,
The London correspondent OF the North American ha.
las following letter. dated February Sd

/
sThs scene within ths Legislative chamber cannot 4.
effectively described Blazing with tho richest
gu.rug with diamonds the peetesses coecfed
IA Bile numbers while III. diplomatic body wen
The absence OF the American M n,
and the whole OF the legation remarked with some
by those with the persons otIhcse emil
rent inDcpnafes. bat Il was explained that the invita-
he opening oi Parliament forwarded TO the dipo
matte corps contained stringent regulations respecting COS
Vnr and therefore. without dsobey lag The nluncoas
bis government, the American minister could be pres
sat Ia h,s Official capacity.
"Ths Daily News has singing article upon this sub,
ec, detailing the cfcumstancc occasoniog the absence
and laughs the Times. which only stated ha his
ce~ucy the American minister present, Only en-,
arged spoa private costume bat sctuay stated whst
be raopoar, while presenting Iemarksble TO
those by whom he surrounded II then says, 'now
II this seooaa he ,sac there be very illc doubt
deliberate insult has beea offered the nation
which, of nil oaers. becomes entertain the best
stirns With aud after discussing the sbsufdiiy OF such
ronr hst pfssrned by the master OF the cersmonie
his exceensy the American minister adds III IL shall sp.
THAT the AMeucaa legation was really prevented from
being present AZ the ceremony Of the opening o Paiia.
because they reused 10 put dress dsalowed by
government OF their country the world will the
decision England with all rs boased progress. i with
respect is court, further advanced than pefy Ger
man prime ipaiy OF the las, century"
The daily union., 1854-02-23

f,OH sALE-A Lot of Eighteen Acres,
a mile Gcurgetown, 10 Fel-
bridge. highest Of
planted strawberries and
thousand peach
Of apricot cherry
parts
with lucern- timothy, ssd covet There houses,
frame, premises build
n sod pvsts sac by the is Of Msrcb, viii then ss
offered nj ssctiou by the subscriber. sMN
n. a. WRIGHT,
bridge street, Gsorsrtown, rand.
The daily union., 1854-02-23

Commencing evening and positively closing Monday Doth
rto pg their compositions
Ticke children, half price be
n
Doors st SA o'clock commence AZ ~
Eel, I'D
The daily union., 1854-02-23
TILE HuTcuINsON FAMILY.
CARusI's SALOON,

RoN Granite State happy
Washington will give three OF VOCAL EN
TERTAiNnENTs
The daily union., 1854-02-23

koBrer I. 3. = sidholsoN' s4snosTsno3NNe' ED,roa.
The daily union., 1854-02-23

THURSDAY MORNING, FEB. as 1854.