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DIVINE sERv1cE.-The reverend professor ].
reynolds, of the Episcopal church, will preach
IN the Presbyterian church, tomorrow Christ
mas) morning, at / O'Clock.
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We regret to perceive, by note in the Cad
do Gazette from Judge Land, that he declines
becoming candidate for reelection. The hon.
Roland Jones, at the solicitation of his numer-
GUS friends. announces himself as candidate
for the judicial office.
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We are indebted to E. D. Fenner, NJ. D..
professor of Theory and Practice of Medicine
OF the New Orleans School of Medicine, for
copy of his Introductory lecture, delivered at
The opening of the institution, on the 18th ult.
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Thanks to the officers Of the H. NJ. Wright
Hope. Boomer, W. n. Sherman, VIM R. Dou-
glass; Duke, Swan, ReubWhite, Lizzie Lee, Ma
rlon and St.. Charles for files of Orleans rarars
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OUR RAILROAD The Vicksburg Times, of
the 10th inst, SAYS, the steamboat Gem mt
out large lot of railroad iron opposite this a.
ty yesterday, for the Vicksburg, Sbrevenort
and Texas railroad. We are glad to hear the
work goes oravely on. and we hope soon to hess
the shrll snort of The iron horse on the track of
his road--the first link of the grand design of
linking the Father of Waters with the Mother
Of Oceans. 81
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CHRIsTMAs.-Ourr readers must bear in mind
that the children attached to the Methodist
Sabbath School will celebrate tomorrow in an
appropriate manner. We had the pleasure of
listening TO rehearsal of the pieces in the
programme, and were delighted with the man.
ner in which the little misses and boys acquit-
ted themselves
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-24

fhENruckf-Ihe official vote of Kentucky
for president was. Buchanan 40 zoo. r;,i
more % osi-buchsnan's majority, 61ts.-
W1sooSsIs.-For Fremont, ee,oe2; Buchan-
an, SO, 736; Fillmore, 579.
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Certainly, the north supplies us with hats,
boots shoes, and all manner of comforts for
the body, and why not for the mind When
we are independent enough to manufacture our
own articles of necessity, we may perhaps man
ufacture own literature We certainly will
not do it before. 1t has been so frequently
urged as the true policy of the south, to buy
her manufactures from the north, and paw for
them III the raw material, that it is generally
believed to be correct; at any rate, the south
acts upon that principle. And we may call
southern conventions, and expend any amount
of gas in theoretc hourishes, but as long as we
are content to be dependant upon the north for
every article of necessity, as well as luxury.
We shall find that all our rhetorical efforts will
be laughed at by the shrewd yankee producer.
Zine words butter no parsnips,'' is an old
proverb. So, large threats and high SOUNDING
theories will only excite the mirth Of our north
ern nelshbors, so long as they are permitted to
find in our borders a market for their surnlus
commodities. Every thing we use, from
ship to needle is of northern manufacture /
md we do not see why the reform should com
hence III literature. Texas Emo
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The reported rise in the Ohio river OCCASION
ed much rejoicing at all points from Pittsburg
to New Orleans. as the supply focal was run,
nlng short, and fears were entertained that it
would be exhausted. =
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Captain Moore, on Saturday, sold the steamer
Hope, for $1,000, to Messrs. VIM. Robson 4
L. Heine and Z. Mason. Of this place. She will
continue in the trade.
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1t will DC noticed as a singular fact thati in the
presidents message the very slightest ausion
is made to the British enlistment difficulty. and
that the disrnissal.4f Champion and the British
consuls is not mans 3D. Neither is the fact al
luded to, that England remains unrepresented
at Washington, since her minister was started
home This silence, indicating indifference in
The premises, is said to be Marcy's Rowland for
ramerston's Oliver, in emitting to notice the
difficulty in the queens speech at the OPENING
OF the last session Of parliament. while it is
negative in'naation that the absence ola British
at Washington is not regarded as
natter of any importance.
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s III II IL re ron II:

WEDNESDAY ,........ DECEMBER "a, 1856.
We greet our readers with the compliments
of the season, and trust that they will each and
every one tomorrow enjoy Merry Christmas.
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The Little Rock Gazette and Democrat. eel
eorated It's thrty-eighth anniversary on the Goth
uIt 1t was established in 1919, and for long
time was the only paper, with the exception Of
the St. Louis journals, published west of the
MisSlsslppl river. lis founder, Mr. Woodruff,
is still living at Little Rock; but, having realised
a handsome fortune, he few years ago retired
from the publishing business.
NoTEwoRTHY.-Th Charleston Mercury
the leading southern rights democratic organ
Of the 10th inst, has the following dispatch
from Washington: . ... .. s
I'm the senate, Bigler, in reply to the ques-
ion relative to Buchanan s policy, said that the
1eopfe OF Kansas must determine the question
't slavery for themselves, but he had no doubt |
hat Mr.. Buchanan would prefer her admission
Us a free State =
Exactly. Just as we said previous to his
lection.
1t is rumored that senator Slidell is making
'se OF his influence to secure the appointment
! United States attorney general for the hon.
=. Benjamin. If the latter gentleman wishes
he office, il will be given to him.
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tIRcus.-orton's Great Southern Circus
comprising 80 men and horses, will exbibit
70 this place On the Cd and 3D. January. Our
contemporaries throughout the country speak in
high terms Of the company and their perform
ances, which they pronounce to be unsurpass
ed. They will reap rich harvest here.
APpLEs.-Messrs. Moreto & solleder, have
Just received lot of superb apples, which we
can recommend to our readers. They are sell
ing them very cheap.
A writer in the Delta urges the propriety Of
Mr.. Buchanan comforting the office Of secretary
of war upon ex-governor Hebert, of this State!
Hearen save the mark.
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ExPLosroN.-The boilers of Mr. r. NJ Gil
mers saw mill, (l2 miles from town, exploded
Saturday last, killing Mr.. Saunders, formerly
overseer for Mr.. D. Gilmer, and negro man
belonging to Mr.. Willis. A negro man was so
seriously hurt that he is not expected to recov
CT, and two or three other negroes were scalded
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rising fast. ~
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lhe tour weekly circulars. which are made
up oy the principal cotton dealers in N. York
1 r lhe information of their correspondents in
Europe estimate the cotton crop of The present
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hIsE IN THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS dis
patches, dated St. Louis, 18th inst renort The
HlSSlSsIpPl at that point to have risen eight feet
within the previous thirty-six hours, and that
all the upper rivers were rising, and little or no
ice running The Ohio rising in conse-
quence Of heavy and continued rains,
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1856-06-05

guardian angel! Yes and bless you tool"
he mu,tered rusbingrfrom the room.--
"Wh-re is Rose Ire demanded Of the old
housekeeper, ..s,s.5,, -. &. $50 -
Rose had not yet appeared. Burning
with imp.tience, Adam sent the old lady to
call her. In a minnie she came back, pale
with CONSERVATION, declaring that Rose was
gone Adam, recovering from the shock
this intelligence occasion him, flew back
to his room, locked up the gold. and set out
in pursuit Of Rose, who he felt
sure, had taken refuge with some friends #
the family in Maplegrove. On the way. al
so, Adam had plenty Of time TO reflect; and
upon arriving at Maplegroye his mind was
fully made up with regard to what be ought
to do.
Roses friends could not deny that she
hal that day arrived AT their house. Adam
demanded to see her, and his request was
not to be refused. And poor Rose, with
swollen eyes. and n face that was dea,l,ly
pale, at length made her appearance tre,n
bling with apprehension.
Say you are not angry with me-" she
fatered, raising her eyes timidlv to Adams
facc--"say you are not angry J"
Angry with you, INV go;,d angel, no H.
deed !" cried Adam folding her in his arms.
And yet it is my duty TO make you a pris.
oner-now don't tremhle IA prisoner fnr
life, I mean Not for stealing my g,.ld. YOU
rogue. but for stealing Your stupid Adam,
heart ~ .,..-
And Rose--poor silly, blushing Rose
Welded herself without struggle, and Id
am took her home in triumph
And not long after he took her to ano,h
er, home. purchased with his gold and p,e
pared for the dearest little wife in the world
a happy home, which was the envy Of nj
Mu,ldybrook. and an eye sore TO Miss NATL
da forever and ever.
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hand u good @supply of all kinds Of provisions,
Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Eggs, Butter,
Lard, Hams, Dried Beef. Beef Tongue.
and Vegetables Of all kinds, Of the very
best quality, and fresh every day from the
markets. All goods sold at reasonable prof
ia, aud delivered 'sree Of charge."s'@ 81
The above is IN exact copy. II was writ
ten by one who, when a school boy, was
provo'biai for his stupidity. In the eiscalas
ihete is no flourish Of words, such as l. usu-
ally found in the newspaper advertisements
which blaze out in huge masses of type.
The manner in which the ideas Of the adver.
tiser are worded, shows that he is a, con-
scientious and modest man. Duplici,y is
sin common among the business people, aud
in nine out of ten cases goes unwhipt Of JUS
lice. Modesty Is Incompatible with this
uplieus vice. The influence of modesty is
apparent throughout in the wording Of the
circular which have quoted. In conclusion,
] put the following piece Of advice in the
form of a newspaper advertisement that It
may the better secure the attention Of all
concerned
LovE TRuru-Do GooD-Be JUST AND
FAIR WITH ALL. ,
A mute teacher in Deaf and Dumb In
stituiion down South, fell in love with q
lady, also deaf, and married her. For this
he WAS expelled from the Institution. ut
and his wife were reduced To absolute want
and led kind Of y vagabond life, scarcel,
knowing how to make money. Strange a,
this is, il is the absolute fact. 1t must moi
escape observation that in similar lns,itu
ZION up North mute teachers are fnbid.let
to marry whom they like, ON pain Of dimis
sal, while hearing ones are allowed to mar
ry. Shame ON the directors Of sucl, lns,itu
t;ons s..7.
Philadelphia, Pa.
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DIFFERENcE OF FoRTrNE.-- 0ur Renoy.
ter met friend this morning ON the wharf.
who with two other u en- taken passage for
the East on the Golden Age. Tie three ar
rived in California in lS40, over the plains,
but had pursued different avocations since
their arrival. One was going home to live
there comfortably on fortune of $$5, 900
winch he had ninassed by mining. An tn
er' having been successful in trade, had pur-
chased a tine ranch and was going for lbs
fa.rily. The third had been living in San
Francisco and Sacramento, sometimes act.
ing as clerk and sometimes as porter, but
most OF tho time being idle, was going homo
. csase he .ceuld get nothing to do in Cali.
{ rnia." His morefmtunate friends provi, ed
him with cabin ticket, and money to bear
his expenses.--San Francisco Bulletia.
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81 Sslrrtsa Sturg.
I'D;
OR,
a Ifia! Of aUomaa's I,be.

Mr.. ADAM FLIpoE, of Mudlybropk. u. s.
returned from California, after AN absence Of
two years, bringing home with him seven
thousand dollars in gnld. This snug sum
WAS considered a fortune in Muddybrook !;
and Muddy brook accordingly extended its
arms to receive the amalle Adam although
II am sorry to say--the Flilge family be-
ing poor. the young advenlurer had never
been appreciated by his townspeopie, until
the news that he had made fortune in Cali.
fornia opened their eyes to his extraordinary
merits,
his manners. rs Adam wes he WAS caressed
By the first people in Muddy ybrook people
gay aud proud. who had formerly noticed
Adam no more than il he had been a dog.
But Adam, fresh from ilie society Of barb,r-
rians, and altogether unaccusroned 10 the
smiles Of the tender sex. Was battered, be-
wildered, dazzled by the bright eyes which
now So fondIy bcanied on him. Woman's
smiles to him were fpndly rs the breath of
sp,ing to the bleak hills and ternpest-tender
ell trees. With u heart hungry for. love. It
is no wonder that he betrayed the most am
liable Of human weaknesses no wonder that
even the not very beautiful Matilda Moore
led hin, willing captive the cold and co.
quetlish Matilda, 70 whom Adam offered
Ilimselfin the days Of his poverty and been
fiatly, conteinptaousiy rejecteu.
Seen throagh gold bound glasses. howev.
es, Mr.. fliige appeared no more the worth
lsss wretch Matilda formerly considered him.
As the youngest of the five unmarried
daughters, in whose maiden footsteps she
was following fasi, the proud Ma,ilda was
pretty well qualified 10 judge Of Adams
newly discovered merits. She Judged, in
iced and when the stupid fellow, believing
every womap tue. once more offered his
hands she graeiousIy accepted it. Adam al.
a,oss burst with joy and pride. lie firmly
believing himself the most fortunate fellow
in the world. ~ fe
But while Adam was so happy. some
body was very miserable. To every laugl,
Of his. so,neb.,dy echoed ssigh. While The
balance Of his happiness was full that Of xn.
other kicked the beam. That other WAS his
Essesister- fair Rose, who had loved
him ever, from his youth upward. with an
analtared affection. She Was q gentle, win.
ming creature, and II Is ens of the wsnders
Of Cupid, thai Adam had never fallen in love
witls her. She was fsirer Than Matthias. and
Il sness kass been u silly pride whieis caus
sa Adam 10 prefer the position of the lutte,
Adam, in etfecs did not sppssci.ts Rnse
fla did not ussdsrstsnd her. 3 Could be have
known hos weIi she loved him. the start
ing truth mighs hare bsough; him TO hi.
senses. But he was one Of Capids bats he
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Jf!isrrllmrulls Rrahing.
The Bappisst aU oman 10 tn E
Wcrio.

"I believe Eugene de Moptijo Ia the hap
picst woman IN the world!" said friend TO
us the other day: Gifted with youth, beau
tv, and accomplishments; sharing the throne
Of powerful empire; with a child. born to
a brilliant destiny, and n husband. who, they
say. Is ,ipvotedly attached To Ter; with all
France. b,wing in manage at her shrine, and
shouting Justify, Vive Y Imperatrice ;" with
every wish gratified, nay, anticipated
can she ak more? Certainly she must be
the happiest woman in the wide world r.
Do you believe it, dear reader? Tell us,
fair lady of the cloudess brow, on whose
cheek blush the roses Of dawning woman
hood, in whose soft blue eyes shines the light
of Joy, in whose clear and silvery laugh we
hear the echo of the pleasant thoughts with:
in--do you believe this .
Today, as you busy yourself about the
preparations for your bridal on the morrow,
now fitting into the pantry to lift the spot
less napkins. and peep patthe"wedding cake, y
so temptingly arranged beneath; now pick
ing up here and there some trihe Of your
own, aud laying it in your already closely
packed trunks now stealing into the garden
10 see ifthe white flowers will blossom for
your bridal boquet now "trying on the
snowy robe and veil. and smiling as you
mark the crimson that breaks over your
cheek. neck, and forehead, while gazing at
yourself in the old mirror; and now looking
over the neat cards. and halftinidly repeat
ing the new name. that will be yours-do
ou believe that Eugenie of France is the
happiest woman in the worldi We fancy
we hear the no." so firmly spoken by your
sxeat Inns and the words brea,bed i'm " sof
~. ,,,,,..i ,,a,i,a,s ..s,re,, y an, b.n,;ar ~
'er r""e te'"nP'' 3 ' ""Ppe,
Iouhg ho'her, "no," VIC SS" "o' 'ohg
ago. moving No ches''us Auu"u aou' q"e''
fura' cot'age' we ASK you 'ne Same ques-
''oh.
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5rlsrtra laaetrg.
Ihs saiIot 5 8iSis.
nY aRs. sARAH JANE naLE.

TnE old man paused awhile. and then
lie drew his Bible ont,
With that he never failed to clear
Each mystcryor doubt;
And said to Harry--"In this book,
:; 'Tis written plain and sure,
That what we do, not what We have,
Will make Us rich or pnor.
There's not rich nan ever reached
Hearens high and pure abode,
There's not ricl, man entering now,
The siraight and narrow road,
Unless makes. has made, his wealtl,
A staff aud not load;
a staff for Others. mark you well
The good Samaritan,
How rich he grew by what he gave
The helpless wounded man. y
And oh, how poor was that rich priest,
That Levite in bis pride,
Whenin his hard, cold selfshness.
He passed the other side!
2ho gospel is the rock build
My tsith and hope upon;
] read the gospel o er anil Ger,
From Matthew to ST. John.
l'ye told you when lived in sin,
Ibid not Know letter;
But can read the Bible now
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CLIMATIC PHEsoMENA A correspondent
of the Smithsonian Institution at Fort Clarke.
Alacl,na county, Florida, writes that il is a
remarkable feature Of the climate Of that
place that it is entirely exempt from storms
or high wind--none having been known
for 80 years. The storm which caused so
inucl, destruction in 1884 on the coast of
South Carolina and Georgia was there only
y stiff breeze. Both north and south If
Fort Clarke, high winds are common.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-18

OPERATIONS OF TIE GOVERNMENT STEAM sAwMIIL
-REMARKABLE BEAM EN01NE-ERECTION OF A
NEW oAKUM sHoP FOR NAVAL w0RK-A NEW 0UH
CARRIAGE SHOP TO BE EUILT--THE NIAGARA IN
THE NAVAL DRY DOCK HOW SHE IS COPPERET
Although work is generally dull in the mechanical de-
partments fthe Brooklyn Navy Yard, there are some
IMPROVEMENTS aoirg On 1t the present time At the east
end OF the yard between the new sawm building ana
the sewer, workmen are completing the foundation for
house in which oabum is to 10 picked By steam. The
building is to be two stories high and will be composed
entirely ofiron. Three spinning jsnniss being
made in Massachusetts for the shop It expected that
ali the oakum required for the navy will be picked and
manufactured here. On line with this building.
and above the sawmir, the foundation has just been
laid for gun carriage shop which also to be built Of
IRON These new buildings will probably be finished dur
Ing the ensuing summer.
The new steam min d daily In operation, and "a
one OF the attractions Ct the yard. The machinery
consists Of beam engine and two boilers made
ut the foundry Of Mr.. Tufts, East Boston. The
engine IN said to be the moothest and sillest working
engine this part Of the country. IL makes perc@p
tibs noise Il operates one gang Of twelve ssvs, iss
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Mr. JOHN A. WASHINGTON AND THE LADIES'
MOUNT VERNON AssocIArIoN-THs LADIES'
MOVEMENT ALL RIsHr.-We have received
letter from Miss NJ l.. Lawson. Correspond
ing Secretary Of the Ladies' Mount Yer
non Association of the Union" dated Phila-
delphia, April IL, in behalf Of the movement Of
the aociety for the purchase of Mount Vernon.
Cheerfully disposed to aid their laudable I'M
dertakiDg, we are gvatifed to state that the
recent declaration of Mr.. John A. Washington,
that "Mount Vernon lie not for SALE" does
not interfere in the least degree with this
enterprise of the ladies Of the Union. A
"Southern Matron," President Of the associa-
ton, in an interesting communication to the
Philadelphia Inqurer-which we regret We have
not the space to give in full-explains the
whole matter very satisfactorily. From this
statement We learn that the association on
their first application to Mr.. Washington re-
ceived from him an answer to the effect that
he was unwilling to sell Mount Vernon to any
other purchaser than the State Of Virginia or
the general government. Then, says our
Southern Matron"-
We Appealed 70 virginia TO purchase nom Mr.. WASH
ineton, and BY accepting herself the 'sa,riaees"na
tie heart oisrinss which the Daughters Of Washing
ton would feel it privilege TO be allowed TO bestow-en-
able them yet to accomplish all that love for his memory
had suggested This appeal has been responded to noby
with ptDess md patriotism which should en-
shrine the General Assembly OF $50 in the heart
of-woman II has been responded to manner which.
pressed eondton VIZ conveying the property il atruss
deed to the State yet gives the assoois on all State
contribution permits, with this restriction Our appeal
spoie only Of trust ed for the property
mr.. w. required IT, and therefore Governor Johnston in
hs subject for the consideration of the As
lemoy, confined bimset to this proposal; but to the
honor OF the old be 1t recor ed that when ne
chairman o. the Mount Vernon COMMITTEES appointed to
report this portion Of the Governors message to in
enlarged patriotism which should endesr his namo to
his oounrymcn, 1t at acceded to, aad the
17th March the "Mount Vernon b passed both houses
in less Than sn hour, and almost by reclamation! By
this act the Assembly authorized the Governor to
tract with Mr.. Washington Tor Mount Vernon, in the
manner in which Mr.. W. had consented to dispose Of H.
charterrg the Mount Vernon Association does not make
the latter party to ion in which Mr. w. Ia
10 be concerned-i purely between the State Of
Virgix la and the atsocia ion.
That will do. 1t thus appears that the SER
vices of Mr.. Everett have not been lost-that
the movement is in full vigor, and the sum Of
money required, including collections made, is
only two hundred thousand dollars. Fellow:
citizens Of the Union. the ladies of the Union
await your contributions. For further infor-
nation apply to Miss N. L. Lawson, Cores
poDding Secretary, 534 Spruce street, Phila-
delphia, or to Mrs. VIM. F. Richie, first Vice
President Central Committee, Richmond, Viz
ginia-
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CATTLE MARKET.

DROUGHT IN VIRGINIA.-The dry season is n sub
feet universal complaint among the farmers Virginia.
Less has fallen In the vicinity OF in
the last three months, says the Herald than during the
came season years past The Herald speaking OF the
effect of snow upon the wheat says that experiences has
shown that the usual advantages derived thersrom are
not apparent a. present In the wheat feds This how
ever to be attributed to the fact that previous TO
gale of the fields covered with thick coating
Of ice, through which the air could not penetrate A
~ neceefaYy 70 vegetable ~ 10 the annual Kingdom