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The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17
The Composing Room.

The following correct picture of the cor pos
ing room, taken from an exchange, will be cast
" recognized by those who are familiar with
mysterious places:
We like to 20 into the composing room and
circulate among the printers; and we do go
there every day. They are busy set of fel-
lows, and always good natured-perfect types
of civilization. Printers are generally of this
class, so long as you don't crowd them with too
much talk, and thereby give them good reason
to have unpleasant proofs of your visit. Fur
thcr, compositors stick by their friendships, aud
arc seldom formal, though they observe the
general forms Of social matters. They are prac-
tical admres Of the female sex, and what is pc
culiarly strange, are all favorable to Em's-other
given names seem to sink behind this particular
gem Of their partiality Altogether, printers
enjoy their profession, and have reason to feel
proud that their occupation is an honorable one,
rising above the great majority Of trades and
sciences. We hope to never meet worse class
of men than those we meet in our composing
room-they arc our style.
We of the scribbling sect should make poor
work Of it. if our "devs" should be stricken
suddenly blind The quill would be of little
use though driven ever so skillfully, if the
mallet were taken from the Office
We believe, printers as a class, to be a noble
hearted. generous set of fellows, and that the
world doesn't realize how important part they
have to play in its drama The printer isn't
awarded the credit and respect his labors truly
merit Hour after hour he patiently tolls for
the world, and the world takes little heed of
the industrious typo" amid the
''Clek click, 40
OF the types in the stick, .
Gliding together with ominous sound,
As swiftly the hand that collects 'cm goes
round,
And arranges them firm in the stick |"
These same little pieces of metal, manipulate
cd by inky fingers, are the oyster shells Of the
old Greek 0stracism--they make man or they
condemn him to eternal obscurity, and ruin.-
They tear crime from its secret hiding places,
and expose IL to the public contempt and pun
ishment They take honest worth by the hand,
and lead it up into the temple Of Fame. They
are little weights thrown into the scales of Fate,
that turn her decisions at will and rule the
world.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17
From the Boston Family Journal.
LET ME WEEP.
ny y. 7. nuRLBCT.

q, let me weep for moments fed,
When all the world was bright to me,
Ere had cause to mourn the dead,
And fondly thought but bliss to see;
When richly bloomed the early flower
OF youth and beauty, pure and sweet,
sat beneath a lovely bower,
With one who made my joy complete.
The bower remains, and wild birds sing
Their senss as s~eetly as before
The pebbly lake, the gushing spring,
Their echoes ON my mcm'ry pour;
But where's that form, those blushing checks,
Those eyes, revealing heavenly lovey
They're gone and now my spirit seeks
To meet the angel form above.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17
LnscO.s's Poucr.-The Philadelphia I

Laxcolx's Poucr.-The Philadelphia In
qlirer contains the following among its tele-
graphic dispatches:
The suggestion made to the Commission.
CTS, m some informal way, by member OF
the Cabinet, that a majority Of the people Of
the seeded States had never expressed de
sire to separate themselves from the Govern
meut Of the United States, and are therefore
entitled to be heard before its protection Is
withdrawn from them, was responded to by
the Commissioners, as follows: ~They say,
first. that II is nobOdy's business outside oi
the Seeded States, and that the plan pur-
sued BY them was the one adopted IN the
rzfihcatiou ofthe United States Constitution,
when the work Of the framen vas submitted
90 conventions Of the people Of the several
States. and that their affirmative votes was
deemed q sufficient sanction. Aad'5on,
Hamiltou. Randolph, MaseH, the PinckHcys,
and RutIedges, all did this, they say"
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17
A Hero.

Miss. Pardoe, in a recent work, relates the
following interesting anecdote
AT the battle of Montmirall, a young officer,
named Durosier, chanccd to be attending on the
Emperor at the moment when it became essen.
tial to dispatch an order to one of the generals
of division; and Napoleon, hastily s,immoning
him to his side, gave him instructions to deliver
1t without delay.
Spare neither yourself nor horse, sir" he
said sternly, 'for there is not moment to lose,
and return at once to report TO me that my or
der has been obcyed."
Duroser galloped off amid shower of shot
and shells, and within quarter of an hour he
was again beside the Emperor. His duty was
performed.
.'You have behaved well, monsieur" said Ma
poieon, when he had received his report; ''you
have stout heart and clear head, though you
are only youngster. ! give you captain S
brcvet, and attach you to my person What is
your nameY
"Durosier, SIRE"
at seems familiar to me. On what occasion
have before heard it -
81 was the Colonel of the boy battalion,
your Majesty
"Ah! / remember Well, that il an addi-
tional reason why should attach you to my
person."
ut is too late, SIRE" murmured the young
soldier.
'Too late, Capt Durosier! And whyy'
"Sire, they have hit mep As he spoke he
withdrew handkerchief, saturated with blood,
from the breast of his coat. "All will be over
Vire Empereure! Vire Ia France !"
He recled for an instant in his saddle, and
then fell heavily into the arms Of an officer who
had sprung forward to support him. Timoleon
Durosier was a corpsei
$50 young so yeungl and so brave and to
die on his first battlc-fieldr' exclaimed the En-
peror, as he bent down for an instant over the
body. Poor boy poor boyr
Then putting spurs to his horse, he galloped
off, as il unable to lnger over so sad spec
taclc.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17
Our Volunteers.

1.-THE following extract from a letter we have
received from gentleman of Holly Springs, who
is a member of the JEDI Davis Rifles, will ex-
plain how il happcned that portion of the Mis-
sissippi boys were delayed in reaching pcnsa-
eola:-ED. IST.l
STEAMER KATE DALE, OFF MoBILE,
Sunday. April 9TH, 1861.
We have been here since the 30th u!t., having
carnpcd in the city till Thursday morning last,
when we detachment Of ten or twelve from
each company, over two hundred men, in all, IN
charge Of the baggage-repaired on board this
steamer to take the Gulf route; but, owing TO
the high winds, VIC are still here The main
body Of troops left on "Wednesday last, taking
the land route ria Blakcley, and probably reach
cd Pensacola yesterday. We have several pas
sengcrs on board not connected with the SER
vice. Among them was an exceedingly dlstin-
guished gentleman who LEFT us this morning
He sported officers straps on his shoulders at
Mobile, and criticised the Quartermasters con-
duct very severely. Considering his courteous
bearing, extraordinary mental endowmcnts, and
undoubted bravery and patriotism, we all regret
to lose him. He has mistaken his calling, and
ought to be at least Major General. | need
not name him.
We are now anchored in the stream opposite
the city. and cannot tell how long we shall be
detained The boys are generally well They
are not permitted to 20 On shore 1 VIII write
to you from Pensacola. W.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17

NErGHBoRLY~ CORRESPONDENCE" Simp,
son presents his compliments to Mr.. Thompson,
and begs to request that he will keep his piggs
from trespassing on his grounds" ''Mr. ThOmp-
son presents his compliments to Mr.. Simpson,
and begs to request that IN future he will not
smell piqes with two gees" Mr. Simpsons re-
spects to Mr., Thompson. and will feel obliged IL
he adds ths letter to the last word in the note
Just received, 50 as to represent Mr.. Thompson
and lady 'sMr. Thompson returns Mr.. Simp-
sons note unopened-the impertinence it con
tains being only equaUed BY its Tulgsrity.~
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17

SUPERsrrrIox AT CoPESHAeEs-Concernin
the construction of these ramparts, there Is told
a story so horrible can hardly give credit to
It's truth, but the Danes themselves relate it
Il appears that the earth cfnmbled down, giving
way as fast as the wcrkwen built it up. The
engineers themselves s=rre at fault, so they de-
termincd to consult a wise woman, who declared
the mounds would always continue sinking un-
less living child was buried underneath. So
shey prepared recess Of brickwork under the
ramparts, and decorated it gaily with cvergrecns
and flowers. and placed therein little table and
chairs, with toys, and dolls, and sweetmeats,
and tree lighted with many little tapers and
having enticed little girl Of five years old, they
clothed her in new garments, and brought her
20 the bower. accompanied by band of music
and whilst the child in her delight played with
the dolls and toys the masons quickly closed
up the aperture with solid brickwork, and shov'
eIled the earth over it From that time the ram
parts sank no more.-JutLand and the Danish
Islet
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17
For The Oxford htelligenc9.
LOVE.
ny HATTIE HART LEXINGTON, HOLMES COUNTY, MISS

ny HATTIE HART, LEXINGTON, HOLMES COUNTY, MISS
When nature smiles her sweetest smile,
And Love our lonely hours begue
'Tis then, we pass life's precious hours,
In crowded halls and rosy bowers;
'Tis then, that life flies quickly on,
From starry eve to sunny morn;
Tis then, we bloom, like blooming May,
T~ining our wrcaths and garlands gay
But winter white with age, must come
To rob us Of our cherished home,
Our richest treasures, friends most dear,
But memory's sting will linger near.
Once waited on the wings of Love
As pure as yon bright Heaven above,
We feel too deeply the chilling blast
OF this cold world when Love is past
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17
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Displayed advertisements charged for the space oc-
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Loaded notices charged Is cents line
~ Articles Of personal character only admitted
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The pay for yearly and half yearly advertise
hents due quarterly and those inserted for less than
three MONTHS the pay due when tho advertisement in
out.
Transient advertisements payable in advance.
Announcing Candidates for City Offices. 2 so
County ofiiees.., 90
District and State, 10 90
TO be paid invariably in advance.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17

BEAUTIFUL ExTRAcr.-In the Missouri Legis-
lature few days since, Mr.. Vest. a young Sen.
ator, paid the following glowing and beautiful
tribute to our Confederate States. If Missouri
prefers an abolitioned and centralized dcspotism
to State Rights Republican Government, Mr..
Vest will find hearty welcome and a genial
home in the sunny South:
Mr. President: In the natural world the
brilliancy of the sun obscures and hides the
stars when in meridian glory. He blazes
athwart the heavens, but the stars will keep
their appointed places in the system Of which
that sun is the center, so with the State under
the Constitution as made by your revolutionary
fathers. Whilst the Union in its strength and
glory lowered before us, the rights Of the States
though still existing were obscured by the sur
passing splendor of the General Government.
The sun Of the Union has set to rise no more
But as the stars creep out one by one upon the
evening sky, and with no borrowed briliancy,
but their native brightness, still continue to
guide the wanderer upon his path, so have the
stars of the Southern States, one by one, come
forth upon the azure Of the Southern sky, and
by their steady light guided us to constitutional
liberty. Tremendous applause.l Sir, BY the
light of these stars hope 10 be guided for all
time to come The people Of the South are my
people, and their destiny shall be mine; their
country shall be my country; their God my
God, and where they lie there viii be buried
also.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17

A MAIL AeEsr IN TRoUBLE.-The Lynch.
burg (Va) Republican states that Mr.. Crook.
lately appointed by the Lincoln Administrn-
tion mail agent on the Alexandria road,
made his first trip on Saturday, and in passing
Charlottesville was waited on by committee
Of citizens, who informed him, in the politest
manner possible, that he had better thFow up
his commission aud retire from the public
service, or he would be dealt with according
to his deserts as Republican, and would
never be permitted to scatter his foul teach
ings over Virginia soil. Mr. c., thinking
discretion the better part Of valor." con.
sented to resign on his return to AleKandris.
and be was permitted to pass"
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17

-"If you marry" said Roman consul to
his son, ''let Il be TO be a woman who has judg-
ment and industry enough to get meal Of victu-
ais, taste enough to dress neat pride enough to
wash before breakfast and sense enough to hold
her tongue"
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17

FABLE--The sword Of the warrior was Ia
ken down to. brighten; it had long been out
of use The rust was soon rubbed of but
there were spots that would not 60: they were
Of blood Il was on the table near the pen oi
the secretary. The pen took advantage Of the
Thou art right" said the sword; II am a
bad neighbor."
s sT fear thee not" replied the pen, II am
more powerful than thou art; but Hove not thy
society"
II exterminate," said the sword.
"And | perpetuate," answered the pen
"where were thy victories if ! recorded them
not! Even where thou thyself shalt one day
be-in the Lake Of ObHsion."
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17

THE lady who burst into tesrs. has been put
together again. and is nov wearing hoops to
prevent repetition Of the accident
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17

THE Poptotoc Dragons have adopted the ar
uny Uniform gay coat and pants trimmed v''h
yellow,
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17

WY is the world like . pianos Answer
Because il Is full Of sharps and fats.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17

SMART CHmD.-"Eliza, my child" said a
prudish old maid to her pretty niece, who
would curl her hair in pretty ringista 'Tf the
Lord had intended ys,,r hair. 70 Be eursed. he
weuid have done Il himself" so he did,
Aanty, when was baby, but he thinks I am
big enough now to curl il myself"
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17

coSrExy in the humblest dwelling IS better
than care IN DE most costly palacs
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17

AIR AND WArER.-Set pitcher of water in a
room, and in few hours II win have absorbed
nearly all the respired and perspired gases in
the room, the air of which will have become
purcr, but the water is utterly filthy. The cold
err the water Is, the greater It's capacity to con-
tain these gases. At ordinary temperature, a
pint Of water will contain pint Of carbonic acid
gas. and several pints Of ammonia. Their ca
pacity is nearly doubled by reducing the water
to the temperature Of ice. Hence, water kept
in the room for a while is unfit for use. For
the same reason the water in pump stock
should always be pumped out in the morning
before any is used Impure water is more inju-
rious than impure air.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17

Do nothing to-day that you arc likely to re-
pent Of tcmorr6w
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17


ADVANTAGES or SILK As AN Article or
DREss.-Silk is an agreeable and healthy mate
rial Used in dress it retains the electricity Of
our bodies; in the drapery of our rooms and
furniture covers it reflects the sunbcams, giving
them quicker brilliancy, and it hcightcns col.
ors with charming light II possesses an ele-
mcnt Of cheerfulness of which the dull surfaces
of wool and linen are destitute II also pro-
NOTES cleanliness, will not readily imbibe dirt.
and does not harbor vermin so kindly as wool
does. It's continually growing use by man. ac-
cordingly, is beneficial in many ways. Grace
and beauty, even, owe something to silk.
You cannot stiffen it like thick wooden or
linen without destroying all its gloss and value.
The more silk ribbons, thereiore-the more silk
kerchiefs and robes are used instead Of linen
and wool--the more graceful becomes the out.
ward aspect Of mankind Anumbcr Of strange.
grotesque fashions, originating IN the use Of
linen, would never have been invented during
the more general employment Of silk. The
fluttering ribbon. the rustling and flowing skirts
of silk, The silk kerchief loosely knotted round
the neck, have materially contributed to make
our costume more natural and pleasing 10 the
eye.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-04-17
THE INTELLIGENCER,
Il Published Every "wednesday Morni.y
Sars,. 81. s5a.at.
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI.

,,B Subscription price ~; srRscyLr IN ADVANCE
No subscription viii be entered without the CASH.
OFflCEaip me Masonic Building, up stairs, south
aide of the Public Square
RATS . or ADvERTIsING.
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PRESENT POPULATION.

Tho STATE is rapidly fling up with population s6s
O25 persons having added since 1885, making the
Pamphlets descriptive Of the lands, soil, climate,
application 10
i w T.
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No State II the Valley q The Mississippi offers so great
an nducsueui 10 the settler the State Of Illinois
There i no portoa of the world where all the eondi-
tons Of climate and soil 90 admirably combine 10 pro
ds thoss two great staples, COES and WHEAT, as the
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-25

present population ralo o. IOZ PEI e7nr. ID
ten years
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
The Agricultural Products OF Illinois are greater than
those Of any other State The products sent out during
the past year exceeded poo tons The wheat crop
ls6o approaches IS 900 bushels, while the corn
crop yields not less than 14O, 900 600 bushels
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-25

The Night Express runs Daily, Saturdays excepted.
All other Trains run Daily, Sundays excepted.
Trains run by COLUMBUS TINE, which is Minutes
faster than CINCINNATI TIME
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URUMS! DRUMS!

T A. MCCLURE 80 Union street, having completed
- his facilities to manufacture MANY as 200 Wood
Bass and Snare Drums per day, has reduced the price
to SO first class snare SIS for "A inch Bass and
SEQ for 20 uch Persons i'll the country have the
above sent them by RENTING the above amount.
received, the fourth edition of the s'Song Of
the SOUTH" the most popular song published.-
sent post paid on receipt of 80 cents
N. B-No Iron Drums made by me.
may2o-tf
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-25
Southern Music Store.

TAS. A. MCCLURE takes pleasure in announcing to
- the public that he has associated with him
Prof. o. BECKER, the popular Musician and Author
HIS Eany friends and the public generally,
lave his aid IN selecting Sheet Music and Musical In
struments. Ny stock OF Sheet Music and Pianos is
the largest IN the South west, to which will be added
daily ali the New Music published
am still manufacturing Drums and Bugles, which
are pronounced the best in Give call before
purchasing elsewhere
i-ss+ J. A. MCCLURE & co
N. Dust issued second edition of the Palmetto
Soug; the most popular song ever publisfIad in the
>outh.-Sih press, Prof Beoker's song. Star OF
librty, which Will be ready about LIST August Send
your0rder. Only 40c.
Slly 20.
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Notice to Passengers.

VIE Passenger Train the Nashville Chattanoo-
i ga r. K, heretofore leaving Nashville al $50 A.
~ and arriving at $50 M, has been discontinued
until further notice. For the accommodation OF way
passengers Passenger Car VIII be attached to the
Cowen Way Freight Train leaving Nashville daily
sunday excepted, at A. NJ, and arriving $50 P.
N W. COLE, superintendent
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A Thousand Babies Wanted.

CHILDREN OF any age can now have their pictures
~ taken perfect, as we have built Room expressly
for their USE Groups Of Children also taken in frac
tion of second, IN clear weather. Mothers need not
now have the trouble to take them TO Gallery dozen
times, and at last put up with carcature if they
will but go at once to
feb1s-n HUGHES PREMIUM GALLERY.
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Express to ClarksyilIe.

THE Southern Express Company respectfully an
i nounce that they running MESSENGERS
through GAINESVILLE, via E & K. and NJ. c. & l. Rail
cars and prepared TO forward 20 that place and in
tervening points with promptness and dispatch all
goods usually sent by express They VIII also forward
all places stage routes connecting with the above
Railroads. Bills, notes, drafts, ETC., collected and
prompt return made.
Sc Office No. 1e Public Square.
febl7-f A K. HOLT Superintendent
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-25
Bugles! Drums!
kALNHEV'VO SDNE.

lust Published by j. A. Mcclure, the Palmetto
- Song, destined (rOm its name and merit, TO be
the most popular song printed Price 40 cents
sent 10 any address post paid
ARMY BCGLtS and DRUMS furnished at the low
est prices, and satisfaction guaranteed.
Call at the Southern Music Store IS Union street.
J. A MCCLURE,
iuly4 Music Publisher.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-25
Charleston and Savannah
r AZ Il L In H N Ii n r -
RaIeS Reduced and s eed Increased.

Time from Savannah and Charleston 10 Nashville three
three and a half and four days -
half, eight and nine days
time, As no freight trains Sunday over three
ines - = "
No desentlons BY ice or snow. Overcharges and
1amAges except damages occurring seal promptly
adjusted BY the Nashville Chattanooga kairoad on
delivery. e. w. ANDERSoN.I {
sec23-u
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Georgia Western Railroad.
E4 EsIszga - En
oss1cr GsoseIA wEsrEks RAnRn.n %

A1AIlNA, NV lin, looU 4
A a meeting Of the Board Of Directors held hi
N day, 1t
Resolved, That taking into consideration the threat
ening aspect Of political affairs, and the CONSEQUENT
strlngency IN the money market the Board OF Direc.
tors deem II prudent 10 postpone the proposed letting
Of contracts ON the Georgia Western Railroad until
March or April next, OF which due notice will bs
given
ReSOlued That an instalnent of dollar per share
be called in, payable the hrsI day ofIcebrr neal
al the office Of The Company Atlanta in lieu of N q
ten per cent called il, yabe the aforesaid time
and place.
hesoIUei That the Chief Engineer be instructes IN
continue service the corps OF Assistant Engineers N
order prepare the whole work ior letting b,tw,,n
Atlanta and the Western terminus. W. r. 0RNE
nOv24-u Secretary
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Valuable Business House for
Sale.

PROPOSE 10 sell, for the purpose OF closing CO.
Il partnership business, the new three story Brick
House, situated Cherry Street. FEW doors South Of
Broad, occupied by Messrs. Bush BKos'., as a
Grocery Store. The property fronts IS feet Cherry
ST. and runs back 81 feet The third story fitted up
as family residence, and affords ample for =
large family and is fIee from taxation, State county
and city u one Of the most eligible business oca-
BARGAIN. For particulars as 70 the location and
terms apply on he premises o. 70 iaAAc PAUL.
~ u4x 1ssts-
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For Rent.

an the Ewing Avenue, q very convenient Brick
" Cottage, with seven rooms Rent $3.50. Likewise
very desirable Frame Dwelling house, with cistern
stable and carriage house, Rent $500 Apply a{
Hughes Art Gallery, corner Of Union and College
etfeets. 8 @. @. HUGHES
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