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The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-05-10
Tur HALF HousEKeEprR.-she was Onl

TIE HALF HoUsEKFEPER.-She was only
half housekeeper. Go where you would
about her home, there was neither taste nor
neatness. She would begin with great avidi-
" but lose all her zeal before she cot hall
through. OF her husbands half dozen new
shirts all were partially fnished-one wanted
sleeves. another a collar and wristbands, an
other bosom and gussets, and so on through
the whole list. Several skeletons OF quilts
Law unfolded in her drawers, and her tables
and trunks we're loaded with magnificent
promises.
Her bread was always unpalatable because
she forgot this or that and though she had
been married ten years. in all that time the
table was never rightly land for meal: ell
tber the salt was wanting, a knife or spoon, or
some important ingredient. This afforded
rood exercise for the family, and there was at
all times continued running to and fro.
She was half housekeeper, Her meats
were never cared for after dinner, and then it
was La throw it away-it amt much. !
Much or little, i makes the butchers bill
enormous and her husband half distracted.
There always stood in her musty-smelling
nantry. mouldy milk, mouldy bread. There
aIvays laid about her room dozen garments
worn out by trampling rather than use. She
was forever tripping over brooms forever
wondering why on earth work came so very
hard to her.
Her children's clothes came to pieces the
first day. because they were only half made,
and her temper soured quicker than anything
else. She was continually lamenting that
she ever married, and wondered where some
folks,got their hOusewOrk. "Oh dear me =
seemed to be the whole of her vocabulary
and il would make one sad to watch her list
less movements. and hear her declare that no
.~or wo,0an an worked SO hard as she, which was
pretty true, for she bad no method.
She dragged through life. and worried thro
death, for which. fear, like everything else
she was only half prepared, and left SIX daugia,,
ters to follow her example and curse the worio
with six half housckeePsrs.--N K Orsa"
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Number 36.



No, haint,' returned the lady blushing
and smiling at the same time.
Remember them apples / gin you ?
'Oh yes
Well they was good. wasn't they!'
Fustrate Jonathan
Got a hull orchard full Of such kind OF
fruit said Jonathan. suggestivcly.
Susan was silent.
G'laug' exclaimed Jonathan. putting
the braid to the black horse. Have you
any idea where we're going Suke ?!
I'm going to the village
No you ain't--you are going along with
me
Where to?'
Providence; and you don't come back
till you're Mrs. Dobkins. no how you can ix
it.
How you talk, Jonathan.
Darn the old folks. said Jonathan, putting
or the string again; Of was to leave Won
with them much longer, they would be tradin'
you off to some city feller, who has some half
a dozen wives already
The next day as Mr.. and Mrs Dobkins
wore returning home. said Jonathan conf
dentally:
May as well tell you now, Suke-for |
havnt any secrets from you-that Gussets
never saw them women afore they stepped
into your house and blowed him up. had.
though. Cost me the dollars-thunder. |
told them what to say, and | expect they
done it we'll. Gusseit may be a shop-keeper.
but if he expects to get ahead Of jonathan
Dobkins, he must get up plagy sight earlier
n the mornin.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-05-10

TIE NiGHr SIDE OF LovE.-Midnighe
yelled the heavens with infinite blackness, as
Hans Won Rosenbaum stepped from tho
orgied halls Of the Kinkel Lager Haus Zum
and Braus. The foam Of the beer still DASH
cd his white beard. and the murmur Of tho
evening breeze mingled in bis soul, with tho
memories Of the cry for anodcr pritzcl -
and pring in dc Lager" and the thrilling
Of harps and pian0s-for it had been con-
cert night. Kata-ri-na." he cried from
the bottom Of bis heart AMI voice" Kat-a-
ri.na komm heraus +" The breeze sighed
in the vine leayes-the waves rippled-an
was still.
Once more in agony arose chat cry" Kat
a-ri-na.
Deep from the recesses Of second story
window murmured an answer Nix komm
heraus. !"
Vot-you won't komm OUT" roared
Hans, in all the grief Of rejected love " don
YOU goes NIT der tcufnl and doEdered -
enzschockschwcrenoth ;" 4
brick flew from his hand, skinned through
the misty air-there was jingle Of broken
glass--a cry in female Dutch, and all was 81.
lent
Still wanders in dark midnight the spec
trail form Of Hans Won Rosenbaum around
that dwelling; still rings from the window
the ghosty cry Of mix komm heraus. still
wings its way on the night wind phantom
brickbat, and still the benightcd traveller
hears at last a dismal vail in Dutch. All
things in heaven aud on earth are re.cchoed
or reflected in their ghosts or in their shad-
Ows
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-05-10
PORT GIBsON, CLAIBORNE COUNTY Mss wEpNEsnAr Wy
"These nags do very we'll. . snarlod the dri.

Anese hags 90 very Wells snarled the dri
yer; perhaps you'd like to ride ?"
Ride humph not in hat-ar team =
Go long. b'ys 60 long: my Ox.team viii
beat yer yit, if ye're not lively!e
Put on the braid. driver put on the
braid! Only one mile more to 60. Hark
don't you hear the drums Tush It's but q
partridge, drumming on a stump Put on
the braid"
See! yonder is trainer" in his plume,
blue coat, and white breeches. Zouuds how
his buttons shine and pfat a beautiful
sash. Dyer 'spOse he'd shute
Coin to muster, boys ?" quotts he.
:" Yes, sir. replies Tom. deferentIy.
I'D advise you to git eout. then, and lei
those old nags ride bit; Or"
Put on the braid, driver put on The
braid !" and the trainers" white breeches
and waving plume are soon left far behind.
Ilillo the house " cries Tom.
IIillO the go-cart." growls man who is
choppIng wood in the shed.
Do you own that house? :" bawls Tom.
/" Is that any Of your business ?" said the
man, in an angry tone.
Il is, my friend"
"The 1t is, you young rapscallion =
How mought itconcern you. pray ?"
"Why, if you own it, sir" replied Tom,
saucily, Il would advise you as a friend to
have it whitewashed Immediately, for various
reasons. to-wit: Firstly"
Go to-With your applicant /" hisscd
the farmer savagely; and he SHE'D a chip at
Toms head, which Lit the off wheel.horse, and
caused him to mend his pace considerably.
Put on the braid. driver. put on the
braid. The mustcy:fela's IL siglt-hur-
rah hurrah =
Hail hail thou mighty day. The day
Of wonders. and Of rare sights; Of rattling
drums, Of screaming flies. Of hoarse COM
mands. Of smooth.tongued pedlars, Of waving
! p'umes Of drunkenness Of gingerbread, and
Of bloody noses. Hail! tremendous day -
To thee looks Young America forward with
aching anxiety. and for thee boards be up his
dimes. To thee old danes look forward in
anticipation Of poultry to be sold, and money
to Be gained. For thee presses the farmer
"the first cider Of tho season. and in imagi-
nation beholds his Golfers lined with its pro.
ceeds, at only two cents a glass For thee
the great Colonel brushes his dusty uniform,
wipes his glistening sabre, and rchearses the
speech which shall win for him everlasting
glory Hail. great Muster Day! Memory's
eye even new beholds thee in all thy gorgeous
humbuggery. and thy rattling drums seem
blending with the bugle's blast. and dying
away in echoes among the aiTrighted hills -
Hail terrific day. Thy "pOmp and circum-
stance Of glorious war" are welcomed with
noisy exultation; and above the din Of thy
"tented field" rises the voice Of the Yankee
pedar, who bellows forth in deafening tones
=" TS-tw-tlceasy.fve cents-do | hear any
more ?-G-o-ing at twenty-fvc.fve-fi-y.e!-
Twenty-Five cents-do Il hear siE ,"
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p O o T. r T..
Kindness.

There i No iearih of kindness
n this world Of ours
0nlg In cur blindness
We gather thorns for fowsrsi
Outward we are spurning-
Trapping one anoiheri
While we are inly yearning
At the name Of Brothern
There's no dearth of Kindness
Or love. among mankind,
But IN darkling loneness
Hooded hearts grow blindi
Full II Kindness .ingling
Soul IS shut from soul,
When they might he mingling
Into one kindred whole
There Is no dearth Of kindnesS
Tho il be bespoken.
From the heart Il bnildeth
Rainbow smiles III token.
That there be none 80 lowly
But have some angel-touch,
Yet nursing love nnholY.
We live ior self too muehi
Asths Wild rose blowesh,
Asruns the happy river,
Kindness freely floweth
lHp The heart forever.
But II man will banker
Lfer ior golden dust,
Kind'icst hearts viii canker,
Brightest spirits rust.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-05-10

I pause and yet memory is busy: !
pause and yet events come trooplng before
my minds eye, soaening the heart, and beg.
ging to be made History .---Aye, ! pause but
be mine the task to dive deep into the past,
and drag from the dark store-house Of =
mind. scenes which now lie hid beneath
pail Of Observation-Disclosures, | pause but-A
more, anon.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-05-10


70 Here is novel condensed-iust the
thing-suits this fast age-gives the saliens
points-what more is needed CD Road.
NAUTICAL NovEL.-By "A. Piagiayiss.
Gulf Of Mexico---sRall ship-young man
very interesting-very romantic-black gos-
sy curls-aqueIine features-horid complex
ion-commanding 6gure-eyes Of frc-bon
on the sea-no parents-black clouds-pipe
all haGds to quarters-storm-co on
very dangerous-all hands TO the pumps
there goes the jib---masts cut away-storm
clearing--al hands pumped-monster ship
in the dslance-very suspicious-black flag
skull land cross. bones -pirate-sailors fear
ful-young man determined-bound to die
or perish in the attempt-armed to the teeth
address the sailors-great enthusiasm
flag of the free-die for our country--pirato
proaches-hundrel guns---pirate captain
biz whiskers--crew all fends-cRll for q sur
render--young man scorns--broadside--fe-
male shricks on board pirate ship-boauty
in distress--young man VOWS vengeance
young mans ship sinking-aag shot oil, nails
it 70 the mast--crew leave in b0ats--board
the pirate--terriic combat.--seven pirates at
tackled boatswain.. -boatswain kills two with
chaw Of tobacco---throws others over5oard--.-
sharks around the vcssel---young man kills
pirate captain----piratcs give IN. houts -.tre-
mendous victory---young man rushes into cab
in--.fnds young lady nearly dead-.- brings her
to----falls in love ---papers discovered---.young
man son Of nobleman---young lady rich heir
ess---tells her story---was stolen away by gip-
sies----sold to pirate captain Heaven sens
young man---preserved falls on her knees
young man embraces her---saiors get drunk-.-
marriage at sea---life on the ocean wave.---ship
in port---young man promoted---land OF liberty
Yankee Doodle ,---FINIs.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-05-10

WRITING ON TPE WRAPPERS OF NEwsrA-
rERs &c.-It is decided by the proper off,
GERS of the Post-ofice Department, that lei-
ter postage is legally chargeable on packages
having writing. other than The simple address,
on the outside. If payment is refused, the
party seudingit cannot bc prosecuted for a
fraud on the Department; as an attempt to
conceal tho writing is necessary to constitute
fraui as in the case OF writing words or
signs inside of package Of printing matter,
which Is a fraud, under the law.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-05-10


"SoMErnING WILL Turn Ur."-- How
any there are, withia the circle Of every
IS society, who govern themselves BY this
Repeated exclamation of Wilkins Micaw-
ESQ. They feel, if they can only wait
il enough, that something will occur in
providentiaI history that will prove a
&c to them. Hope in prosperous future
Rssential to the well being Of man but
wben that interfercs with exertion, ties up
the activity Of man. or leads him to wait with
out effort for the good that is to come, it is
then despair. Despair may engenler cour-
are. but this confident expectation that good
luck viii prevail presently, too often ruins the
character.
The world is so constituted. that its bene-
fits and blessings must be obtained by exer-
ton. Society is such, that hope without en-
terprise will be imperative, aud man will
spend his time
sLetting buckets into empty wells,
And growing Old in drawing nothing up
In business, he who waits for " something
to turn up" will soon find himself feeding on
husbs. In she great race Of Yankee life. it
is ruinous for any one to sit moment by the
way-side. waiting for something to turn up, "
let the hills be ever so steep.
We always feel suspicious Of the enterprise
and energy Of that individual. who says that
he will be governed by circumstances in
making up bis decisions lie IS evidently
waiting for somethingto to turn up" \ man
Of energy governs circumstances never
allows circumstances to control him. He
forms his own conclusions and determina-
tions carefully and deliberately, and then car
ries them into execution with energy and dis
patch, despite the circumstances that may
exist. and never waits for something to turn
up. p."-Haytford C0urant.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-05-10

~ We talk Of Adam and Eve as having
been before the fall. in very happy condi-
ton, bu. one thing they missed-they never
we're children. Akbany Register.
True. We never thought Of that Adam
never PLAYED marbles lie never played
Hockey lie never drove a tand
boys with string. lilo never skate
pond, or played " ball, or rode down
a sled. And Eve. she never made
house; she never took tea With anothl
girl from little tea table. set out
tea things. She never rolled hoop
ed rope. or pieced baby quilt or
a doll. They never played "blil
buff" or pussy wants a corner"
burly," or any Of the games with
childhood disports ITSELF How blanS their
age must have been, wherein no memories Of
early youth came swelling up in their hearts.
90 visions Of childhood floating oack from
the long past to the mothers voice chanting
lullaby to the ear Of fancy 10 the still hour
Of the night, no fathers words Of kindness
speaking from the churchyard where he
sleeps Adam and Eve. and they alone of
all the countless millions Of men and women
that ever lived, had no childhood. Reg.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-05-10

Hhess Of their lips gratliy-
~ each kissed her fair hands in
submission. with Utilization that
has brought tears from her eyes. and signs
from her bosom, increasingly. Vide the wea-
tier gauge.
The modest and conservative person now
addressing the public. held out with an obsti-
macy Of opposition that seems incredible when
looked back upon. Ever since be first scraped
an acquaintance with his chin, had be each
morning thwarted the purposed kindness Of
Nature, aud each night had she come again
with her gentle timid offering-it often reyil-
ed and cursed, but she never disheartened.
How thank thee. kind mother, that on no
morning of those weeks, and months, and
years. didst thou turn away, saying, 10 to,
scoffer. ] come nigh thee and thy fellows no
more - Think Of the loud CONSERVATION, If
thou. repulsed and insulted. hadst turned
away thy face from us-.-thyself from our fa-
ces But no, indeed. that is not like thee
Thine erring and rebellious child laid down
his arms-.-his sharp blade and his lather,
and instantly it was TO him almost as # he
had never taken them up. a tear trickles
down and mingles with thy gift, as he thinks
of these things.--a simple tribute TO It's gener-
ous and unmerited luxuriance.
Mystax, as has been hinted. Is Greek
word. Thence, by the most obvious grada-
tions, we have nry.tar (semper-matutlnaily y
submitted to- and aleat-a1e: an allusion 70
the sharpened, gaunt, and polished appear
ance Of my Jays after the amercement. Some
90 still farther, and trace it TO the nsoatsta.
chs, and the mystery is that we have cnslaved
ourselves 50 long but | am not one OF those
who profit in distant pathological anaicgles.
aLet not the corners Of your whiskers be marred,
When 1t is so much hancsomer, and healthier, anu
easier. and cheaper, and better every way, TO
go bearded like the pard."
These two lines Of poetry, drawn tby an
eminent modern poetl With much research
the first line from the Bible and the last from
Shakespeare, show the whole case in a few
words and a clear light. Not to speak Of the
two influential authorities adduced, what can
moro clearly express the (growine) necessity
Of having some insuperabls distinction be-
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-05-10

THE MAINE LAw.-Julgo Pierpont. Of
Vermont, has decided at Rutland, that so
much Of the Liquor Prohibition act Of that
State as directs that seized Liquor shall be
destroyed without direct proof that il has
been sold, is unconstitutional. This IS on
the basis Of the late Massachusetts, decision.)
The case goes up 10 the Supreme Court, but
similar decision Is apprebendsd there.
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-05-10

II He who hath health is young. and he Is
rich who owes nothing
The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-05-10
ORIGINAL SKETCH.
Flr its Port GibsoH RereiHs.
GOING TO MUSTER 70
By D BOMBER. IN.

~ think with pleasure on the past alone;
Tef Is tie past alone my heart confne.
A. chase the phantom u what once was mine"
BYRON.
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Tlrstnsertion per square ten lines or less. er 90
Every subsequent insertion, so
Dz- Liberal deductions made on yearly adve-
fisements
o. Reveille is published every "wednesday
No paper discontinued until paid for
~ Post Masters are requested to act as agents
for the Reveille.-E0
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-06-22
THE METROPOTITAN


NEW AND SUPERIOR COOKING RANGE, man.
ufacured and for sale, wholesale and RETAIL by Gibson
RICHARDSON, d CO.. 37+ Broadway, New York; also,
81 and 50 Blackstone street, Boston.
1t embraces all the modern improvements combining
beauty, durability and economy in the Of fuel with
perfect efficiency in operation The simplicity of its
struction, and the consequent facility with which is
managed, particularly commend to the attention of those
in want Of irst-class cooking range.
The fire chamber is materially different in form from
that Of any other range present use being construct
ed that by spreading the coal large surface and
burning it in thin stratum, the heat is cquaized under
all the boiler openings
The revolving CRATE, supported by lever is adjusted in
such manner that the frechaber can be instantaneous
II emped while the range is closed to prevent the
escape of dust ashes into the room.
The is of extra size, with the ues arranged
to secure in the highest possible degree equal amount
with the top of the rechamber; the draft entirely up
ward and natural. The external plates lined with
composition which being non-conductor Of heat, gives it
the advantages of a brick oven.
Under the oven is large and capacous Hot Closet
where is continually found mild and gentle heat render
ing valuable service for warming dishes of food.
Being supplied with powerful water-back, the range
may be made to furnish without extra fire, large
Of hot water, all times for bath other purposes
Provision is also made for the attachment Of hot-ar fix
lures. by which, in addition to its culinary department.
subserves an important purpose for warming dining
parQT. either above adjacent to the apart
ment in which it is placed.
The Flues large and equally adapted for burning
Anthracite and Btumnous Coal Coke or Wood. It re-
quire additional fixtures for the Of either For those
purchasing for transportation to distance, it offers peeu
liar advantages, being complete in itself and in respect
dependent on brick-work for any Of its fues.
In points OF iinsh workmanship and general appear
ance, it viii not suffer by contrast with any
In respect cost it compares avoraby with either
of the Elevated-0yen Ranges now in market
mch21 dawly
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-06-22
DR.. MORRILL,, ESQ.


nR. HILL TAKES PLEASURE IN
Announcing to the citizens of Worcester, and other
places, that his Office is at No. 12l Main Street
word to young men and others, afflicted with Seminal
Debility whether originating from certain destructive
habits or from airy other cause, with the train OF bodily
and mental evils which follow when neglected. should make
an early application thereby avoiding much trouble and
suffering as well as expense BY this improved method
of treatment, DR.. IL. safely guarantee safe and
speedy in all of secret disease that may come
under his matter how long standing. Either
are invited his private rooms without fear Of interrupt
ton by other PATIENTS hundreds cured yearly BY
his practical experience and great remedies.
READ AND REFLECT-The afflicted would do well
to reflect before trusting their health happiness, and 10
many cases. their lives, in the hands of physicians gnO
of this class of malades 1t is certainly impossible
for to understand all the ills the human family
subject to.
YEARS OF PRACTICE, exclusively devoted to the
treatment and study of Syphilis Gonorrhea, Geet sric
lures effects of solitary habits Ulcers upon the body,
throat nose legs Pain in the head bones, and all
Mercural Affection and all Impurities of the Blood, where
by the constitution has become eneebled, enables the Dr.
to offer relief to all who may place themselves under his
TO FEMALEs-An diseases peculiar to Females, as
Suppressons, Irregularities &c. speedily and enectuany
~ The French Periodical Drops and Pills, for the
above affections, have been well tested for the last ten
years.
Dr. HIPS Prevenativen for married ladies', sent TO
any direction secure from observation. Price SIS. Per
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paid describing their case have medicines securely
nut up and forwarded to any part of the T. States with
full and explicit directions for use Office arranged WIN
separate apartments, that the patients see none pu e
Doctor. .. ~.
Dr. H. makes no charge for short consultations Post.
paid letters duly answered Those requiring much advice
should small fee sufficient TO compensate io inc
time required to write the answer.
~ Once hours, from A. NJ to p NJ. ,
.n,s g S r'Spe''iq oce q Main s. ST. Il worcs
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