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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-24

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o. each shop claimed RICH, TO 20 TO ssa with his own
aachine, one Of oSnr> hating the other and each s.n
engine far re The corscauencs was, that willis
one vent iorwa the other backed water and the Great
.,ss :, ssy MI GauShSr Just 50 stand the thirty
the avesy OF Northern intelligence and commcrce aud
thrht; cling That for once the shield ne has hung
ous 70 the nation has been touched, ana tho cnii-
lepga mnde and, Of course, tho paton rocks 10 the
uoosh or the sea, and can make no heai~ay One
er another Commence the evidences Of this rrepressi
bic oo7lhe. An honest ceeymsn Who thinks be lives 10
sawe State breaches sermon somewhere in the coun.
Try, against the sy stem o. slavery they turn him oo and
evisepses The tribune puts in composition the msrcess
satire Of Copgdon and be puts eighteen millions OF PEG.
ue twice week broad grinanoher evidence OF the
conflict The wit Of the North, that irrepressible love
Of run which marks H. and in which the South IN her
, much disturbed 70 love froc-the free
hearted, jovial North, from the Atlantic back 70 the
river, who has concealed skeleton at Der iesst,
really creates American humr and the high priest
OF stands the Ttre with his piticss AFRO IS ass NJ
p oe Ss nm pe N me .oe :. and % a.
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an Brow and ~ world sous e. spp s him,
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n not between State street and Chaslesion--sherc
ncre vepasan said when they brought him the
touches the gold that comes from the coinage OF
New Orleans and SAYS weighs as much that which
bank vault No. the irrepressbIe conflict has not begun
q there; viI be long time before begins has be
y gun m different quarters ".e Mn say tAve ,uu BE-
II inswrrcons at tie ScuA Well, ye9 can buy drunken
III marpes 70 put them down; you kher tho refuse OF
b New York and Boson and pay ten dollars MONTH and
r. II win do anything Put ont It's eyes, and will be jus,
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q the order and will ac But doubt much whssher
v.enir should riscI the only Virginia aat has
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a. ptopoupces the wordsthc vrgnians that hive on the
brad they earn, and that make the soi blossom and
y bear eoncsbing, the provdenoe Of 0od-not the "
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-24

CEo. soLoMoN SUCCESSOR TO SOLOMON co
&c ltiferotn ores, 40 Ann street
Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-187?, 1860-05-04
+. F, McGEHEE,
JosEPn REGAN,
DR.. ). c. NEWMAN, Ni'e Hlos.;s.
PATRICK Henry,
0. NJ. SIMPSON,
GEo. w. HANPEn,)
II, W. WEAVER. Secretaries
\. S MITCHELL,

RIA young lady who has just grad
uated ata College Of some note, attempts
to write euIogy upon the r'r'nes Of
Mary Queen Of Scots, for QUE OF our
exchanges. After writing the unfortu
nate Queen down as the very paragon Of
all that is good and ennobliDg in woman,
she says:
Thus tho lovely, amiabIo aud gentle
Queen, after life mbittered by all tho
sorrows attending friendIess and help
less exile from the land Of her fathers,
passed away without a murmur, leaving
a theme for the pen of the distinguished
historian, as well as for the jeweIed cas-
ket OF the taleuted poet
1t is matter Of surprise to US how
any person can come iu possession OF
enough learning to write as prettily as
tie above paragraph, without learning
anyt ing about the subject. Young Ia
dies who try to write should always Sc
lect subjects with which they can be
allowed 10 show a familiarity. Euloeies
upon the ha:r-bresdth escapes Of Don
Juan, aud the fascinating attributes Of
Mary Queen of Scots may do well enough
to come from some men, but never from
young ladies.
Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-187?, 1860-05-04

SARrL1NG PnENoMENoy.-On Sstur.
daylight, March 10th, a phenomenon
occArred over Drosheda, Philadelphia,
whbh for some time struck with the
deelest terror those who happened to be
outRde doors. The moon shone out
clesly, the atmosphere was calm, and
the sky was dotted over with stars,
when about 8 o'clock, a rumblug noise
wasleard above, and suddenly the heav-
eEWeemed to cleave asunder, when a
60 Ji' FIRE. the most brilliant thai ct :
could imagine, rolled along the blue
vault, and appeared to descend with the
most fearful rspidity. For few sec
onds the entire town was lighted up SO
intensely that many females shrieked,
some tainted, and others ran off the
streets breathess and in the greatest
trepidation into the nearest shops. Any
thing of the kind was never known here
befote. 1t was length Of time before
parties who had sought refuge in their
fright could be persuaded to return to
their homes.
Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-187?, 1860-05-04

How TO BREAK A BAD HABIT - In
Gerstand clearly the reasons, and all the
reasons, why the habit is injurious.
Study the subject until there is no lin
gering doubt in your mind.
Avoid the places, the persons and the
thoughts that lead to temptation.
Frequent the places, associate with
the persons indulge the thoughts that
lead you away from temptation.
Keep busy. Idleness is the strength
Of bad habits.
Do not give up the struggle when you
have broken your resolution once, twice
or ten times, thousand times. That
only shows how much need there is for
you to strive.
When you have broken your resolu
ton, Just think the matter over, and en- =
deavor TO understand why it was you
failed so that you may be on your guard
against recurrence Of the same circum'
stances.
Do not think it a little or an easy
thing you have undertaken. 1t is folly
to expect to break up habit in a dag
which may have been gathering strength
for years
Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-187?, 1860-05-04

How WEATHER. WISE ARE YoU?-
We all like to be thought good authori
ties on the subject, and the following
hints may be valuable:
The colors of the sky at particular
times afford wonderful good guidance.
Not only does rosy sunset presage
fair weather, and rudy sunrise bad
weather. but there are other tints which
speak with equal clearness and accura-
cy. A bright yellow sky in the evening
indicates wind pale yellow, wet a
neutral gray color constitutes a fayora-
bic sign iu tile evening, an unfavorabIe
one in the morning. The clouds again
are full of meaning in themselves. If
their forms are soft, underlined, and
feathery, the weather will be fine; if the
edges are hard, sharp, definite, it will be
foul. Generally speaking, any deep, un
usual hues betoken wind or rain ; while
the more quiet and delicate tints be-
speak fair weather. Simple as these max
inns are, the British Board Of Trade has
thought fit to publish them for the use Of
seafarug men,
Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-187?, 1860-05-04

RULES FOR SLEEP.-An improvement
Oh Dr.. HaN.-1st. As soon as you are
in bed have Bridget hand the wash,
bowl to you. Then place it immediate
ly beneath the small Of your back, and
you will Immediately sink into a calm
slumber. |: should not remain in that
position long enough to produce stupor.
Cd. Try to think Of something you
cant remember; the more you cant
think Of it, the sleeper you will get.
Sd. Let John or Phineas pour ice wa
ter pown the sleeve Of your shirt for
hour or two, while he holds lump OF
assafntida to your nose.
4th. Count two millioos slowly and
deliberately. You will certainly be
asleep before you have counted that
number,
9th. Hold wire against the nerve OF
your tenderest tooth. This is infallible
patent applied for.
9th. Have your back gently smoothed
with curry comb, or read the Common
Council proceedings.
Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-187?, 1860-05-04
Constitutional Union State Convention.
Jackson, April 23, 1860.

A respectable number of the delegates
to the Constitutional Union Convention
of the State Of Mississippi, met this
morning, in the Representatives Hall,
at 10 o'clock.
The assembly was called TO order by
Hon. VIM. L. Sharkey, on whose mo-
ton the Hon. VIM. A. Lake, of Warren,
Cas called attn to the of4RasdfPS Ge5
W Harper of Kinds, was appointed Sec.
retary.
Gen Patrick Henry submitted the fol-
lowing resolutions which were unani-
mously adopted:
v hereas, This Convention having
heard with the deepest pain and sorrow
of the death Of our esteemed fellow cili-
zen, George s. Yerger, Esq
! And whereas, the deceased has ever
occupied distinguished position in the
State as lawyer and a citizen, without
stain and without reproach.' devoted
friend to the Union, the Constitution
and the enforcement of the laws a
Whig Of the old school, and politician
conservative in his character, be it there.
fore
Resolved, That we desire to express
to the friends and relations Of the de.
ceased our heartfelt sorrow for their
great bereavement, and to the whole
State our deep regret for the loss of a
citizen SO pure and so devoted in char
acter.
Resolved, That the Convention do
now adjourn until 2 o'clock P NJ, fol
purpose of attending bis funeral as a
body, at II o'clock A NJ
The Convention then adjourned till Z
o'clock p NJ
Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-187?, 1860-05-04
LEXINGTON, MISS, FRIDAY, MAY A, 1860.

AN OLD MANS Confession Nj
laughed my way from girlhood to maid.
enhood. Al length there came time
TO me, as there comes to all, when | was
in love. Edward Payson was a youth
whom any lady might be proud to love:
He was gentle and kind, and for time
l was able to control my laughing geni'
us when with him.. My parents really
hoped that had begun to improve. One
evening he wa'"" 7''''''- sober, unu
.,,ed Iofconporse So
-.Iy. Il would not, and tried to pre-.
vent him from doing so. The more So
Der and grave be became, the higher my
spirits rose, till at length | was above
the earth--the clouds dancing about in
the broad expanse Of air. leaped from
one air castle to another, till at length
my lover, tired, and no doubt disgusted,
said--'Amelia, l had hoped that you
were the one to control my destinies,
one who would be my companion through
life's thick maze-a friend, wJe; but |
see my mistake. I am friendless and
alone, and must remain SO. Forgive me
for thinking to tame your wild, free
spirit. Farewell hereafter We meet
but as friends. .... e.
i was zed-thunderstruck but
he had gone. l often met him after.
ward. but he was reserved, and | was
always gay and trivial in his presence.
Oh, woman thou art an enigma When
thou, ,feelest most deeply thou seemest
most gay ! when thou lowest most thou
seem st most scorn Then came an.
other lover, light headed as myself. He
was always joking, always gay. Peo-
pie said: what match, and looked up
on the thing as settled. One evening
he came to me with very solemn coun-
tenance and said : Amelia, l have an
idea in my head Don't it feel funny?'
said |, which so frightened the poor
man that be was not able to finish. In
like manner I have stopped two other
confessions. Thus you see that my pro-
pensity for making fun has made me
what ANA lone old maid l have
not mourned my flesh off on account of
it, however, bat on the contrary have
laughed and grown fat But still. if
some machine could be invented to keep
my countenance while / listen to anoth.
er declaration | would be most happy to
receive both the machine and declara
tior.'
Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-187?, 1860-05-04

A DucK-H UNITING SroRY.-. In the Gin
cinnati Enquirer we find the following
story, which we think we have met be-
fore:
A good joke is told at the expense Of
a young disciple Of Nimrod, who a few
days since penetrated the bowels of the
land as far as Hoosierdom. on hunting
excursion. While skirting little lake
in the vicinity Of the village at which
he left the cars, be suddenly espied two
ducks halt concealed in the branches Of
fallen tree that overhung the waters S
edge. Raising his unerring rifle to his
shoulder, he severed the head OF one
from its body. As the other did not
fly away he loaded and fired again, in
tending to bag both. The duck, how
ever, continued playing about in the wa
ter, as though nothing had happened.
Again our hero loaded and fred, but the
duck manifested the utmost Indifference
to his shots till he had fred six times,
when, rejecting that if he persisted in
this course much longer, he would be
compelled to return to town for fresh
supply Of ammunition, he stealthily ap-
preached the fallen tree, aud was some.
what surprised at the figure Of man
starting up and saying, We'll, stranger,
you're the d-dest fool ever saw.
You've been firing at my deccy ducks
for half an hour, and have shot the head
off Of one, and put six bullets through
the other The young hunter took the
next train for the city and thinks Of
turning his attention to agricultural pur-
suits.
Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-187?, 1860-05-04

MANS CnARAcrER.-We may judge
of a mans character by wha. he loves
what pleases him. If a person manifests
delight iu low and sorded objects-the
vulgar song and debasing language; in
the misfortunss Of his fellows. or cruel.
ty 10 animals. we may at once deter
mine the complexion Of his character.
On the contrary If be loves purity,
modesty, truth -ifvirtuous pursuits en-
gage bis heart, and draw out his affec-
tions-we are satisfied that be is an up
right man. A mind debased shrinks
from association with the good and
wise.
Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-187?, 1860-05-04

WATCH CLEANING EXTRAoRDINARY.- -
The papers from time TO time note the
circumstance that some daring person
has climbed Salisbury spire to oil the
weathercock. This is a dangerous feat
as the top Of the spire is 4O4 feet from
the ground. 1t is ascended by ladders
for about three-fourths of its hight,
which are fixed inside the spire. A
small door then opens and the adventur.
er has to climb the rest of the way by a
series of irons, something like the han
dies Of fiat irons, which are fixed in the
stone work, and by which he is able to
make his way to the top, to complete his
dizzy work. About forty years ago, |
am told, some persons were assembled
at the Pheasant, in Salisbury, and were
talking about this feat, when watch
maker of the name Of Arnold, who was
present, offered for a small wager, to
ascend the spire, to take with him his
tools and watch; to take the watch TO
pieces on the very top of the spire; to
clean it properly, and bring it down in
less than an hour. He accordingly
climbed the spire, fixed his back against
The stem of the weathercock, completed
hstgx, and descended within the Civ.
en- time.-N0tes and Queries.
Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-187?, 1860-05-04
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Convention re-assembed at 2
o'clock, and was called TO order by the
temporary chairman.
Col. Partridge, of Vicksburg, moved
that the temporary chairman, Hon VIM
A Lake, Of Warren, be elected permanent
President, and the following gentlemen
Vice Presidents and Secretaries
Vice Presidents-E. +. Nc cGehee, o.
Pamela, O. NJ. Simpson, Of Attals, Dr..
J. c. Newman, of Warren and Joseph
Regan, of Claibor
Secretaries G. W Harper, Of Kinds,
II. w Weaver, of Holmes, aud A. S.
Mitchell, Of Madison.
A call of the counties was then made
when it appeared the following were
represented by delegates as follows
Auala-- O NJ Simpson.
Bolivar W A Lake and NJ Partridge
(proxies
CIaiborne.-Joseph Regan.
Choctsw NJ Partridge (proxy)
CopMh-H MuIlens, ] Hester, J L
Crawford, Dr. r J McCuIIoch.
Hinds-W NJ Wells, Thos Wells, w
L Sharkey, T S Dabnev. J J Dromg ole
Amos R Johnston, D G l. les, P R Lew
is, p W Charlton, John Reed Geo i
Potter, A B Cabaniss, W Conyers, G
w Harper. II G Johnson.
Holmes II w Weaver, NJ L Fe1su,
son. W A Wilson.
Madison-W Drane, A J Montgome-
ry, J Il Dulany. r G Saunders, J J
Cooper. J F Bosworth, W A Bledsoe,
7 S Nicholson, S PitteII.
Marshall NJ Partridge (proxy)
Perry-A G Mayors (proxy.)
Panoa T B Moseley, Z + Nc Gehee
Pike-A s Mitchell.
Rankin--Patrick Henry, Jas Hill, W
kirkpatrick, A G Mayors
Tishomiogo--I NJ Partridge (proxy)
Warren-T A Marshall, " A Lake,
| NJ Partridge, c L Buck, Samuel Ed
wards, Dr. J G Newman. A W Brleu, L
G Mallory, W II Shaw, J B Frazer, W
L Sharkey, Jr.
Yazoo-W L johnson, Tillman John
son.
The following resolution was offered
by Mr.. Drane, Of Madison:
Resolved, That the President Of this
Convention be authorized to appoint
seven delegates to the Baltimore Con,
vention, without respect TO districts,
and that the same be submitted to the
Convention for ratification.
Col Partridge, of Warren moved that
the vote gu this resolution be taken by
counties. Carried.
The vote being taken by counties, the
resolution Of Mr.. Drsne was adopted.
The President thereupon reported to
the Convention the following list Of
delegates to the Baltimore Convention;
For the State at Large-W l. Shsrkey
Of Kinds, J W G Watson, Of Marshall.
For the Districts--lst f F McGehee
of Pamela.
9d--W A Shaw, Of Chickasaw
3d--C r Crusoe, of Lowudes.
4th--Patrick Henry, Of Rankin.
5th--Gustavus II Wilcox, Of Jetfer-
sou.
On motion of W L Johnson OF Yazoo,
the Convention confirmed the appoint
ments Of the President.
On motion of Mr.. Mosley, of Pamela,
Col. l. NJ. Partridge, of Warren, and
Hon. Amos. r, Johnston, OF Kinds,
Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-187?, 1860-05-04
Castallian Springs
FE EMALE C0LLEG b
xxOUWES COUNTY.
HOLMES COUNTY

TtOL A. G. OTEY, Of Lexington, Miss, hav-
u ing purchased Of Rev A. W. Cbambliss,
tho College grounds so long and iavorably
known as the
Ills lady, Mrs, M. A. o7Ey, aided by competent
assistants design permanently establishing a
Female School ofthe first grade, adequate to the
wants Of the community and distant patrons.
The last session Of this Institution closed un-
der very favorable circumstances, and its future
prospects are OF the most aattering character.
The College hereafter will be under the i'm.
mediate supervision of Mrs. M. A. ORGY
Tu,Son 60. per Session of five Months
Elementary Branches English $40 90
Advanced English Glasses ...r ... 70 w
Latin and French each 20 oo
Embroidery, Wax Work & Painting each 10 90
Nrs;. I u." ..ga,- I. 25 90
IJse of Instruroent l- t... ... 500
Contingent fee ~ w
Board at $40 per month, will be furnished in
the College, the rooms Of which are comforta
BILE and commodiops. r.-.
August 5th, 1ss9--tr
Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-187?, 1860-05-04

BALLS FOR TAKING GREASE SPoTs OUT
or CLoTnEs.-Dry fuIlers earth SO as
TO crumble it into powder, and moisten
it with lemon juice; add small guam
tity Of pure pulverzed pearl ash, and
work the whole up into a thick paste.
Roll it into small balls, let them COM
pletely dry in the heat of the sun, and
they will then be fit for use. The man
ner ss using them is by moistening with
water the spots on the cloth, rubbing
the ball over. and leaving it to dry in
the sun; on washing the spots with
common water, and very often with
brushing alone, the spots instantly dis
appear.
Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-187?, 1860-05-04
A Good Story.

The following admirable story Of a
boasting old fellow, named Major Lucky
is told BY the Honorable Leslie Combs.
Of Kentucky. The scene is said to have
taken place between the Major and a
Colonel Peters, Of Illinois
Major. understand from General
Combs that shortly after the revolution
you visited England. How did you
like the jaunt?'
Captain, | had not been in London
FIVE hours before Rex sent for me to
come and play whist with him, and a
first rate good time we had l tell you
Rex, what Rex?'
Why, Rex, the king-George the
; third. The game came off at Windsor
Castle-Rex and playing against Billy
Pitt and Ed. Burke and it resulted
rather comically.'
How SOP
Why you see, as we played the laet
game, Rex said to me, in his familiar
manner
Major, suppose you know Charles
Washington, don't you?'
No sir, said |, 1 don't but III tell
YOU who do know know George
Washington the Father Of his country
% pshaw.' said Rex, I know him too,
he was an internal rebel, and if | had
served him right he'd been hung long
ago.
This riled me, and I just draw'd
back and give him, a blow right between
the eyes, and he dropped like bull
lock. The next minute Billy Pitt and
Ed Burke mounted me, and in less than
ten minutes my shirt and britches wele
so torn and tattared that looked like
lazarus.
This gave me rather distate for Eng
lish society, so the next morning set
sail for America. Six weeks after |
landed at Washington. The first man l
met was O.
@? what?'
Why old Quincy Adams-that blast
ed Federalist, Adams. lie wanted me
to play nine pins with him. and | did. |
won two hundred dollars of him at two
shillngs game, and then there was a
row.
"A row about WHAT
why he wanted to pay me off in con-
tinental money, worth about a shilling a
peck. l got mad at that and knocked
him into spittoon. While had him
down Jim came in and dragged me off
to the White House.
Jim? what Jim?'
.Why, Jim Madison. I went and
played euchre with him for two hours,
when Tom came aud nothing would do
but must 60 home with him.
What Tom do you mean?'
WHY Tom Jefferson who do you
s'pose I meant? But Jim wouldn't lis
ten to it, and the consequence was, they
got into a regular fight. In the mids:
Of it they fell over the bauisters and
dropped about fifty feet, and when |
left, they were pounding each other in
the coal-cellar.
How it terminated Inever could learn
as just then Martha run in and said |
must 60 down to Mount Vernon with
her to see George
What Martha are you speaking Of,
Major?-not TO interrupt you
Why Martha Washington, the wife
of the old boy that gave Jessie to the
Hessans.' r."... .... ....
About here said Mr.. Combs, the
stranger began to have faint suspicion
that be was swallowing things and iu
the next stage-coach, that came along
he took passage for an adjacent town.
The major is said to be still living
and believes to this day that the walop.
ing he gave Rex is the very best thing
on record