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with him. fear that if he had failed in his
effort to kill him the first shot, he would have
failed also to have given his buggy and horse,
and as for the money, fear he did not have more
than would have been sufficient to have answered
his own purposes The killing question was still
agtated, and finally the murderer's point was
carried, and it was decided that the poor harmless
beast should suffer death, because he was some
what larger and stouter than some who were
present, and because some, as 1 may say, were
afraid Of their own shadow the majority being
agreed that it, must die Mr.. II. was chosen to
drive it near the point from whence it was to be
shot, as the animal was about sixty yards from
the gunners, and as some thought that little too
far for safe shot. being afraid to venture inside
of the fence near him; SO Mr.. H., having more
control over the animal than any one else, was
chosen to drive it near the fence. He took a
small stick which had been used for sticking peas
beans or something of the kind, the stick being
some three or four feet in length. He placed the
head of a cabbage upon the end of the stick, and
went the elephant, speaking to it kindly, and
telling it to come and get it. The elephant i'm
medately turned and proceeded to follow him,
and continued to do so until it began to get rather
closer than some liked to see it; so Mr.. H. was
ordered to stop it. He just handed the elephant
the cabbage, and it stopped, and began to eat it.
The good shots" then told Mr.. H. to get off out
the way, SO that he would be out Of danger, il
the elephant should by accident he wounded only.
Mr.. II attempted to get off, but instead of wait
ing until he had got entirely out Of danger,
he had retreated but about ten PAGES, when a
Mississippi Rifle, in the hands of one of the
gentlemen of the crowd, was fred at the beast,
the ball taking effect in the forehead. The ele-
plant fell to the earth without struggle, and was
dead.
have no doubt that the elephant cost his own
ers not less than six or eight thousand dollars,
and know that they would have been proud to
have recovered him unhurt, and it could have
been done with ease, had he been left in the care
of those who proposed to hold themselves respon-
sible for all damage done by him. Would it moi
have been much better and much more pleasant
to oil? May he who directed the fatal all evel
feel his conscience hurting him. C.B.
Benton, YazoO County, Miss, Nov. 5, 1858.
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GOYERNOh'S MESSAGE.l

This document is stamped with every evidenf. 9
Of profound thought md practical wisdom. 1t
oTiness wide acquaintance with the affairs Of
Mississippi, and consideration for her int erests,
untarniShed by selfish views contracted. isms of
State policy. 1t was cur intention to have dis
cussed some portions Of it specially, End to have
presented it to our readers in condensed form,
but fear that we will be forced BY want of space
and time to torego this design 1t has already
been extensively published, sld is within the
reach OF all, II viii well repay careful perusal
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pIcc0LoMINI.

A Mobile correspondent of the N. o Picayune,
writes MS follows:
You hear from all quarters how the Pccolomini
epidemic is raging in New York land it is trav-
cling South, too, and will arrive here in the early
part of the coming spring. as l hear from fair
authority. We have q letter from our sweet
friend Mrs. Levert who is in raptures with her.
1.-THE excitement about her-she says equals
the Jenny Lind, fnrore. Boxes, with only four
seats, sold for $50. and single seats, in many
cases, for $40! | witnessed her debut-the sight
of the theatre was splendid for it contained 900
persons, all superbly dressed, and seemingly as
much delighted as was PiccOlomini is capti-
waiting. She is so petite, so fresh so bright She
is much smaller than our o., but has plump,
we'll rounded form, and the most little winning
ways. She is really magnetic, and draws all
hearts to her She is like child in her playful
ness, and the abandon with which she acts in La
Traviata' is indescribaby bewitching; while the
anguish of her tones in the deep sorrows of the
last scene is the very altar Of roses of heartfelt
grief. / do not think the ''Traviata' was ever so
well done before but you will Judge for yourself
soon, as she will be in Mobile early in the spring
II met her the day after her arrival, and when
she timidly and sweetly said few words to me in
broken English, and replied to her in Italian,
welcoming her warmly to America, with an ex
quisite grace she seized my hand, and pressing it
to her heart replied, oh Signora! hail these
words as an omen Of SUGGEST for the FIRST Amer
lean lady have met addresses me in my own beau
tiful language, and Welcomes me with such kind,
warm words" h M
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MARrTAL--It is announced as an event in
the fashionable worli, tina, Hapheslon Pick.
Ell, ESQ, Of Mississippi, led 10 The altar Of
Grace Church in the City Of New York, on
fhe 26th ult., The charming Miss. Betty BAi.
ley Of Louisiana. They we're married BY the
Rev. Dr.. Taylor recioa Of Grace Church, and
tile ceremony was witnessed by guile crowd
of friends and acquintancrs
Mr.. Pickett is a resident Of Yazoo county
st FicksJurg San.
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NICARAGUA CoTToN.--The Montgomery
(Ala) Mail, OF the 2d inst, has been shown
a sample of the above cotton, raised BY d
c. Gorgon, Of Wilcox county. The Mai
Gays ii has silken appearance, with fibre
Of extraordinary length. Coed judges pro-
nounee it worth twenty cents pound. Nlr
Gordon imported the seed. which are quiis
small. The cotton is easily gathered. and
1900 pounds in the seed will make 800 lbs
Of lint. y M .nD Ln
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Signor Yrissarri, the Nicaraguan Minister.
has issued notice that, in consequence Of
the Republic of Nicaragua being again
threatened by tillibusters, all persons landing,
on the shores Of that country must be pro-.
vided with passports.
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Sar The Richmond enquirer, which has
reached the mature age Of fifty four years,
comes out rejuvenated in new and beauti-
tul Typographical apparel. lis readers of
two generations back would hardly recognize
It IN its gay modern attire. en Is,.af,
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from the Mississippian.]
A DAY in AUTUMN.

A DAY IN AUTUMN.
BY MRS. 1. N. DAVIS.
Oh, Autumn Bright Autumn All pictured with
gold,
AS Aurora comes forth from his night-bed of old
He spreads his broad wings Ger this rich mantled
earth,
And lifts his proud head to the God of his birth
He comes the bright day King, 20 warm with
his breast,
And WOO by his SMILE the sweet bird from its rest;
lie comes like warrior, all FURNISHED and
bright, II
To sip from earth's bosom the dew-drops of night.
His beams spread around upon fowret and tree,
While the eagle mounts upward his glories to see
The mocking bird filed with the rapturous sight,
Now pours forth his song and hastens his fight.
Oh, Autumn thy sweet breath is scattered around
While the ripe waving grain in plenty is found,
Thy leaves are all tinged with vermillion and gold,
Yet these do not half thy rich beauties unfod
Old Sol wends his way to the far distant West,
And battles his red plumes in the sky's dappled
breast:
He droops his gay pinions and crown Of rich light
Then softly fold round him the curtains of night.
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Mission 10 CHINA.-Hon. John e. Ward,
Of Savannah, has been offered The mission to-
China. He was the President Of the last
national democratic convention w
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The Washington Union says the Board Of
Managers Of the Washington. MonuwentSo
eiety have begun to make preparation, 50 far
as they are able in the present sta:e of their
sfairs, to rccommenee the work. es,a
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EF The ship Georgia Green, from CfoB-
sladt for New York, with a cargo Of sheet,
iron, has been lost in the Baltic sea- She
was owned in New Orleans. rtn4
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CARRoLLT0N DEMOCRAT. - Samuel A.
Nelson and Charles F. Moore are announced
as editors OF the Oarrollton Democrat. The
paper will continue to be Democratic.
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Intelligence has been received from Japan
that Major Harris, the American Commits.
sioper, has effected new treaty with the
Emperor, opening port to our commerce a
short distance from Jeddo, and securing
admission for our citizens elsewhere in the
islands. 1
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A letter from Edwin Forrest, written to
friend 10 Wheeling, reports the declaration
Of his dicisoR to retire. whOlly from lhe
stare. a l0al laIaIM. MaIaMA
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It is said that Stewart, the proprietor Of
the marble halls''in Broadway, Nex York,
employs, in that immense dry gosas astab~
lishment, 26S clerks 7
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The Democracy Of Virginia will hold !
Convention at Petersburg, on the first Of
December to nominate candidates for State
Offices. t8r44r
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BUSINESS AT SAN FRANCISCO.
WALKER INVITED TO NICARAGUA,

WAsHINGToN, Nov. l0.-It is believed
here upon information apparently reliable
that Gen. Walkers Immigrant Company has
been invited to Nicaragua by the Democratic
party of that country.
A revelation is anticipated in Nicaragua
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The Georgia Legislature assembled on the
let inst
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&tAS $3.50.
/ The Circuit Court at this place sentenced
McCarty to the Penitentiary for five years. He
was convicted on circumstantial evidence, which
by the way, is thing Of rare occurrence in
mississippi. But according to DR.. Paley, il
sometimes becomes stronger than positive testi-
mony, and of course ought to be considered of
more Importance and value by the juries of our
cOuatry, than they are disposed to extend to it.
He was charged with putting the hand car upon
the railroad track thereby endangering the lives
Of countless number Of men, women and cIiI.
dren Penitentaries are too good for such mid
night assassins. They would grace galows
remarkably well. Il would be God send If our
country was once free from the cruel depreds
tons Of such abominabe villains. As stated
in my last letter, there have been no cases which
we're considered Of very great importance d
very interesting.
\ win bid you adieu for the present.
PLURIBUSTAH. /
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FATAL DUEL.

A duel had been Iought beIWeen paFtles
named Johnson and Ferguson, in which the
after was killed.
johnson las been arrested and held for
trial.
BUSINESS AT SAN FRANCISCO.
Tee Flour market was dull. Domestic
Flour was selling at SO so per DBL; HaxalI,
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THE INDIANS sUEINO FOR PEACE.

The Indians Of Oregon Territory were
sueing for peace, but Col, Wright refuses to
grant it on any other condition than their
unconditional surrender.
The soldiers were destroying the grain
fields and provisions Of the Indians, who will
be reduced to state Of starvation.
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your appointment was made, and overheard
all / watched your chamber door all
night, thinking to stop you by force if you
ventured out Thank God, it was not
needed"
4" Thank God, indeed !" said Anna -
Had not called upon His name, should
now be either the forgor'a vito Or the
wretched, suspected daughter"
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MISCELLANEOUS.
He C0UNTRY GIRL,
COTTAGE LDEYO1lOT]>

Anna Fisher was q farmers daughter
but her beauty might have been coveted
by many a high-born dame. As her father
was in comfortable circumstances, and both
he and his wife were proud of their lovely
daughter, she was allowed tc work or be
idle at her own fancy and her only regular
duty was attention to the comfort of her
blind sister Ella. Still, although prescr-
wing her delicate hands suft and white. and
her form stately and tall Anna was by no
means useless ID pember of the cottage
family. Her busy ingures shaped the
snowy caps, which her mother declared
" fitted her head as if they we're made for
it," Elias spotless dresses and muslins
owed much of their purity to her sisters
watchiui care; and many dainty dish
found lts say to the farmers table, which
he well knew was provided by Anna. S.
with Light, pleasant duties, rendered dear
by home affections, the young girls life
sped on. But change came,
There arrived at the pleasant village for
recreation, young man Of handsome face
and figure, and winning address one
skilled in the art of pleasing. With his
time unoccupied, and his fancy struck by
Anna's exceeding lovolinoss, he determined
to win the heart of the young country
girl.
1t was just after sunset, one pleasant
spring evening, that Anna was walking
slowly through one of her fathers meadows
on her way home, when she was startled
by the report of gun, from little thicke
near her. With feeling of terror--for
the sound was not common one in that
peaceful neishborhood-shc quickened hel
pace, and was hurrying on, when voice
calling her made her pause. In an instant
the sportsman stood before her, apoogisina
for the fright he had caused her, and
pleading the uulrequeHtcd spot as al
excuse for his having chosen that 70,
sporting.
but what were you shooting SO late as
this 7"
The young man was unpreparcd for this
question, and stammered something abou
an accidental discharge.
Accidental So far as watching fol-
some hours for Annals return, as ther
firing in the hopes of startling her could
make it. He introduced himself as Edwin
Parker, from London, and she in return
told him her name. When they parted al
Farmer Fishers gate, it was with deter
mination on his part that this should not
be their last meeting, and strong desire
on hers to see him again.
Somehow, it happened that Anna grew
very fond Of taking long strolls about
sunset and Edwin by some unaccountablo
magic, was always going the same way
about the same time.
will now give my readers the substance
of conversation which passed between the
lovers one evening, some four or five weeks
after their first meeting. They were walk
ing in the old meadow, Edwin's arm was
thrown round Annas waist in the most
natural way possible.
Anna" he said, in low tone, "you do
not answer me I say I must return to
London tomorrow"
1t is 80 sudden !" murmured the young
girl. But you will pe here soon again,
Edwin 7"
THAT, it is impossible for me to tell.-
1t may be years before I can visit this
spot again, Oh, Anna |" he cried, in a
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SELECT POETRY.
OUR DABAlI1Gu

Here Is q pretty little poem by a lady who writes
rom her heart. There Is where Il woman has tht
uVdhtagc she possesses much Of the ran material
White armF clnsping round my neck,
Blue eyes looking love in mine,
Little rosy. laughing lips
sunny brow has Madeline.
Dancing to the hlnrhirds note.
Tresses bound with rose aud green,
Never far more glad and bright,
sports In elhn.land ween.
Cupid ncstles on her cheek
. Dnnplcs shut the blind god in,
FOR the titirics in her sleep,
Kissed her little, graC eiul chin.
Rosy fingers on my eyes,
Red lips pressing close TO mine,
merry, little, laughing eli,
You're Il darling, Madeline.
Bat the care shade gi0Oncth down,
Darling, when lhiHk Of thee,
For the cold world darkest frowns
On spirit light aud free.
blossoms smile around thee now,
Merry blue birds gaiiy sing
But there's night for them and thee,
., thou darling Iittlo thing.
Earth hath shades of light n nd gloom,
BG the cleaning glad on thee,
Ana the darkness falling down,
Rest as now for aye on me,
kneeling low breathe prayer.
Grace un earth to thee lc gireH,
Aud when iie's wild march is ovcr,
May thy blue eyes opc in heaven.
ELLEN LornsA CH.SDLER
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E0rThe following rich scene recently
occurred in one of our courts of Justice, be-
tween the Judge and Dutch witness, all
the way from Rotterdam Judgc-What
is your native language? U1meSs--I pc
no native. Jm3gc-What is your mother
tongue, IV5tneSs- Mine mother is dead,
Judge-Gn savage tone)-What did you
first learn What language did you speak
in the cradle ! Witness-I did not speak
no langwidgo at all in ter cradle shOost
cry in Dootch Then there was a general
laugh, in which the Judge, Jury, and au-
dienco all joined. The witness was inter
rogated no further about bis naive Ian qua ,e.
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HOWARD AS ISOLATION,


1870 "A BeReuOlCHt Institution, established by spe
lCOC. cat endowment, for the reicf Of the sick and
distressed aiGted Nth PruiCRt and Epidemic diseases
THE Directors OF this well known Institution, in
their Annual Report upon the treatment Of Sexual
Diseases, for the year ending January lEl Isjs eN
press the highest satisfaction with The success which
has attended the ab0rs Of the Consulting Surgeon, in
the cure of SpermaOrrhma, Seminal Weak Hess, limo.
tence, GOnOrrhGa. Ceet syphilis, the vice of Oman
ism, or elfAbuse, &c, and order continuance of
the same plan, for the ensuing year The Consulting
Surgeon is authorized TO give MEDICAL ADVICE
GRATIS, TO all who apply by letter, with description
OF their condition Gage occupation, habits of life, &c
nnd ~ cases Of extreme poverty, to FURNISH MED
iClNE FREE or CHARGE, Some Of the new remedies
and methods of treatment, discovered during the last
year are of great value.
An admirable Report on Spermalorhna, or Seminal
Weakness, the Vice of OuanIsm, MastuTbatOn,
Self Abuse and other diseases of the Sexual Organs,
by the Consulting Surgeon, will be sent by mail (in
sealed letter envelope,) FREE OF CHARGE, on re.
eeipt OF Two stamps for postage. Other Reports and
tracts, on the nature and treatment of Sexual dis.
eases, Diet &c, are constantly being published for
gratuitous distribution ana will be the afflicted
Address, for Report or treatment, DR.. G EORGE n.
CALHOUN, Con 'ulting Surgeon Howard AssoCiat ion,
No. south Ninth street, Philadelphia, Pa
By order Of the Directors,
EZRA ID. HEARTWELL, President,
GEORGE FAIRonLD, SGe'y
Jan 80 lsjS-l2m
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WINTER ARRANGEMENT
~ q Y ssfys n " .,..is,.
IAtkAWANNA a BLOOMSBURY II. II.

\ FFORDlNG superior iaciliiirs for travel to New
"A YORK, Philadelphia, and the West by connections
al scranton with the traus Of the Delaware, Lackn
wanna and Western Railroad COmpRny also 70 travel
south and Vest the Caiuwissa, Williamsport and
Eric Railroad and connecting tines.
Regular Trains run US folluws
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Sell. .8gf SCHOOL,
A QUARTER HAS JUST COMMENCED Apply
n for admission al the School Room on Third street
or at the residence Of Mrs J. Barton. ---.
Bloomsburg, Nov es, 1887
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The Philadelphia Mail Train going South, connect g
with the Mail Train at Rupert going East at iI0 T. NJ
for Cattawssa, Polt Clinton PoitSviilc Reading &c
arriving at Phi adcphla, nt S2j NJ Also with Mail
Train goin ng West at O'Clock NJ for Dauyille
NJ ltou, Auncy, Williamsport aud Elmitn.
Passengers by the 4 O'Clock =. NJ Train going South
can take the O'Clock ?. NJ. Express train far mira
aud the West, or lodge at Boomslurg aud take the i
oclock n. NJ. Train gong East arriving AT Phi alc.
phil At ; noon.
ras>ruEcrsfor harrisburg direct WIN take the n
Y. Mail Train q O'Clock T.. NJ going South. connect
ng at Fort Chloh with the ilauphin aud Susqurha
airnnd, arriving at Harrisburg at IL O'Clock moan
next day.
T. J. LEAVENWOR rH
Jan lG, 1913 Superintendent
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T ALL A r r | V A l. .

q u y II IA j n u 0
THE undersigned, grateful for past patronage, re-
Il specially Ini6rms his customers and the public
generally, that Ire has just received from the Eastern
ritias, the largest ana most select stock OF
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING,
That has yet been opened in bloomsbury, TO which he
invites the attention of his friends, and assures them
tnat they offered Or sale at great bargains. His
stock comprises large assortment of
Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel,
Consisting of FASHIONABLE DRESS COATS, OF
every description Pants, Vests, Shirts Cravats,
Stocks Cotton handkerchief Gloves, Suspenders &C.
Cold Watches anil Jea0eLrN
OF every description, fine and cheap.
N B-Remember u "LonsnJsrg's Cheap Emporium."-
Sa'l and see No charge for eNamin ming Goods.
BloomsburS Aug 90, 1857
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LIFE INSURANCE.

TIE piRARD LIFE ms UR.4.yCF, .6N:NUI7Y and
yhUSV CO.W.fNH or PHH.1DELPHL4.
oFriCk, No. i0S CHEsNur sIREEr
CAPlIAL, paid up) $500 UUO
Charter Perpetual.
CONTINUE TO make lNSURANCES ON LIV Is on
~ the most reasonable terms.
The cpIta being paIdup aud nvc cd tOg ether with
large and constantly increasing reserved fund Offers
perfect security 10 the insured.
The pre- nliums mus: be paid yearly. half yearly, o
quarterly.
The Company add BONUS periodically to the Insu
RANGES for life, The FIRST BONUS appropriated in
DeGember, ls4i the SECOND BONUS in December,
lsi9. the I HlRD BONUS in December, 1854.
j'These additions made without re1uirina anv
increase III the premiums to he paid TO the Company
The following are a few eAamnIcs from Tho KcgisIer
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SPLENDID GIFTS
AT i39 CHESTN NUT STREET.
PHIL.4DELPHL4
The Only original Gift Book Store,

n G.. EVANS would inform his friends and the
VI public That hr has tcmoVcd his Star Gin tI uuk
store aud Publishing House, To the splcutid Store In
Browns ton l'nl ding, i39 Chsnut street, two doors
below Flith, where the purchaser of each took VIII
receive Of the following gifts valued ut from aJ