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THE NAVARRO EXPRESS.
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A. VAN HORN,]
Devoted to Politics, JYews, Literature, Science, JHorality, Agriculture, Sfc.
[PROPRIETOR.
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VOLUME 1.
CORSICANA, SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1860.
NUMBER 23.
Business JYotices.
P^IJrTIJTG.
I, Sign, and Ornamental Painting.
Oraráia itt daft, mabogony, birds eye,
mapüsi (he. All werfcdtene well or no charges
will be made. Pricea-aa operate
: ■ Oi S. BOYNTON.
WW . Garner,
WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER
Corsieana, Texas.
A LL work in bis line promptly and faitb
J\. fully performed. Satisfaction guaran
ikeed in all cases. Terms invariably cash.
Workshop at his/reaidence.
jan ?-iy
Boot and Shoe maker.
IAMES H. GARTER wotld announce to
•the «itiaent of Gorsicana and Aicinity,
¿hat" he has now a fine assortment of ma-
terial on hand, embracing calf skin, meioe-
eo, ¿¡t., and i* well prepared to do all work
im tou -lio* with neatness and dispatch. Pat-
ronage solicited. - • - r.
James Tal ley,
WhoUaal0 and Retail Grocer, and Dealer in
Produce,
lHAS now on hand, and in receiving,
a large supply of FANCY and STA-
PLE GROCERIES which he offers
at the lowest market priee fcr CASII.
Corsieana, October 29, 1859.
Carriage Manufactory.
CORSICANA TEXAS.
JSAMUEL H. KERR" is now pre-
Sared to build ana finish with
ispatch
BUGGTES AND WAGONS TO ORDER.
All kinds of repairing done at the shortest
notice. Public patronage solicited.
Shop on the east corner of the pnblic
square. • • nly
E. DRAKE, DE2VTIST,
TWELVE mil es south-east of Corsi-
flHT cana, Texas, returns bis thanks to
£■&• the citizens of this and adjacent
counties for past patronage, and will be
pleased to work for those who may need his
«enrices. All orders in town can be left with
Dr. Carter, at the Drug Store. n 18
~ J. T. OAK ,
«98311f 1
CORSICANA, TEXAS. *
^HAVIKG located permanently in
Corsieana, offers his services to
the oitizens of the town and
W surrounding country. Guns or
pistols male or repaird on Bhort notice. All
Work warranted. n9y
Saddlery !
I TAKE this method of returning my thanks
to the citizens of Navarro and adjoining
•ountiea, for their very liberal patronage,
aitd hope to merit and receive their favors
in the future. I can be found at my old
ataud engaged, as heretofore, in the man
ufac tui • of
«addle* and Saddle-Trees!
and every other article in my line. On
hand and for sale, Saddles, Saddle-Trees,
JIarnew, BiLle¿, and all articles usually
kept in a Saddler's shop. Orders filled with
rfenriiessatid despatch. '
n2Q C. L JERNIGAN.
J. B. Gallaher,
(At tha old st.nd of Van Alstyne á Taylor^
'*Houston, T e x a s.
COTTON FACTOR and wholesale dealer in
Provisions,Groeeries,Liquors of all kinds,
Plantation Supplies, Begging, Rope, Twine,
Painty Oils, Window Glass,Lime and Cement,
and a general Stock of Dry Goods and Ready
. Made ulothing. n2y
a. wamaca.
R. WtllTAKKR.
a WHITAKKR.
A. WHITAKER & CO.,
/"tOTTON and WOOL Factors, and whole
\J sale dealers in Fancy and Staple Groce
Hm, Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes
Hardware, Wood ware, etc,, Houston, Texas
Glass & Brigance,
Receiving, Forwarding and Commission
' Merchants, and Wholesale Grocers.
JITatasolo City, Texas.
|ST Special attention given to shipping
«etton and country produce generally. 15
j. k CLovaii,Fairfield. | t. a. boxnkr,Palestine.
Cl«ufh 8l Bonner,
Jbcririnjf and forwarding JN-er-
chantat9N°ava8oto, Texan.
The Northern Terminus of the H. <£r T.
C. Railroad.
/'WftON and merchandise will be forward-
\j ed promptly, and strict attention given
to all orders. Keep constantly on hand a
aupply of Bagging and Rope, and a full as
aortment of Staple and Faoey Groceries. 15
'' PARKER SMITH & CO.,
#5CEIV1NG AND FORWARDING
AERCH ANTS, \
Jfavasoto, Texas.
fS* Cotton and merchandise promptly for
<rydad, sad strict attention gi ven to ordera
C. U SPENCER. U. B. LES
Spencer & Lee, ¡
OíMm Factor , General Commission and For•
.mrd**9 Met chants, and Wholesale Grocers.
NAVISOTO, DEPOT, TEXAS.
TW A large lot of Moore's $80 Sewing ma-
ehiSos on hand.
RcrcEXNcn—Horrell, Gayle A Co., New
Orleans; Rev. J. W. Shipman, Galveston; Pee
A Dymble, W. J. Hutchins, Houston ; Browl
A McMillan,Washington; T. A S. Gibbs.Huntn
WH ; Downs A Son, Rev. R. Alexander, Waco
É. W. Cawthon, Anderson ; R. A. Van Horn-
Caries ;^ n2
Ifstice.
rlE copartnership existing between W.
If. LOVE sod D. B. SMITH, wilt ex-
piro on thn 7th day of January, 1830, in
io—*|imnrn of which we will, from this
dato, offer our large and splendid stock of
IGoods, Ac., at cost and carriage, for
AH persons indebted to os, will please
ecu * forward and settle up, as we wish to
sIsm op the bustneaof tbe firm.
. ^ WM. M. LOVE 4 CO.
Corsicaaa, Dec. 24th, 18M.
Lawyers' Cards.
J. L. Halbert,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, Corsieana, Navarro
county, Texas, will practice in the coun-
ties of Navarro, McLennan, Hill, Ellis, Free-
stone, Limestone and Henderson.
Win. Henry Parks,
ATrORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
Bonham, Fannin county, Texas,
WILL attend to all business connected
with bis profession. n2
R. Q. Mills. Alexander Beaton
MILLS & BEATON,
iTIilllYS IT LAW,
CORSICANA NAVARRO COUNTY, TEXAS.
Wm. 0. Mitchell,
ATTORNEY AT LA W
AND GENERAL'-LAND AGENT.
Corsieana, Texas.
WILL practice in the 18th and 16th Ju-
dicial Districts, and attend promptly
t< all business entrusted to his care. May, '59
p Winkler & Sweatinau, t
* ATTORNEYS A f LAW, [
51 I
% corsicana, -
Navarro county, Texas.
J. C? Wincli,
ATTORNEY *AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
Corsieana, Navarro Co,, Texas.
ITfTTLL practice in the Courts of the 13th
Yt and 16th Judicial districts. Will also
give especial attention to the collection of
claims, the investigotion of land titles, and
all business pertaining to his profession. *2
wm. CBOFT, L. T. WHEELER.
Croft & Wheeler,
Attorneys and Counselors at Law.
CORSICANA, TEXAS,
PRACTICE in the counties of Navarro,Hill.
Limestone, Freestone, Ellis, Kaufman and
Henderson, and in the Supreme Court at Aus-
tin. Collections made in any part of the
átate. n2
W. H. Neblctt,
Afleas 8* AS £A1?S
Corsieana, Navarro county, Texas,
WILL attend to all business entrusted to
him, in the Courts of Navarro county,
and in the District Courts of Hill, Ellis, Free-
stone, and Limestone counties. He will also
act as Laud Agent, in selling and redeeming
land, and perfecting land titles. u8y
J. T. Spence,
•Ittomey at Laic, Si General Land
•Agent,
Corsieana, Navarro county, Texas.
WILL attend to all business entrusted to
his care promptly. Money collected
in any part of the State. He refers, by per-
mission, to
Hon. H. A. Wise, ex-Gov. of Va.; Hon. J.
A. Stewart, M. C., Md.; Hon. J. D.Jones, Md.;
Judge T. A. Spence, Md. nl8-y
aMerchandise.
Phy
sicians.
Or. N. J, mils,
WILL continue to practice medicine.Office
on the East side of the public square.
Corsieana, Nov. 19, 1859. n2y
l)r. D Cr. Kerr,
BEING permanently located in Corsieana,
stHI couticues offering his servics in the
practice of medicine, obstetrics and surgery.
He feels thankful for the patronage heretofore
bestowed, and hopes by close attention to his
profession to merit a continuance of the same.
A select stock of medicine always on hand.'
Office at his old stand. *nl
Williamson's Hotel.
Corsieana, Texas.
THIS hotel is now fitted up in a neat and
comfortable style, for the eceo nmodation
of the public. The proprietor has engsged in
the business with a determination to please
all who may favor him with their patronage.
His charges shall be as moderate as any other
hotel of equal merit. Travelers' horses shall
positively be well attended to. Give him a
trial and judge for yourself,
nly J. R. WILLIAMSON.
IVIcPhaill's Hotel,
Corsieana, Navarro County, Texas.
MR. and Mrs. McPHAILL are at their old
stand, where they will be happy to en
tertain their old friends and the traveling
public generally. Their table shall be fur
nished with the best the country affords. A
good stable is attached to the hotel, and a
good ostler and plenty of corn and fodder.
Prices as usual. With these assurances, gen-
tlemen and ladies, are you willing to eive us
a cal I I n 12y
ir YOU WASIT TO BUY
Groceries
LOW, CALL ON
H. W . TATE & CO.
JYew and Cheap !
THE undersigned have just received a
large and well selected assortment of
Staple and Fancy Dry CiOods,
Hats,
Caps,
Bonnets,
Mantles,
Jewelry,
Silk Dress Goods,
Embroidery,
Bibbons
etc.,
Nails,
Castings,
Cutlery,
Cigars and Tobacco,
Plantation Supplies,
Books and Stationery,
Yankee Notions,'
Shirts and Shirt Bosoms,
Mens' and Boys' Clothing,
Brooms, Stoves, Carpeting,
Wood and Willow ware,
China, Glass, and
Earthenware,
Cordage,
Pails,
Mats,
and a great variety of other Goods too nu-
merous to mention, all of which we will
sell at low rates.
We return our thsnks to our old custom-
ers, and the public generally, for their lib-
eral patronage heretofore, and respectfully
solicit a continuance of the same, promis-
ing our very best endeavors to please.
n2 A. MICHAEL & BRO.
C, H. Johns,
Copper, Tin, and Sheet
IRON WORKER,
North west corner of the Public SquarST""
Fairfield, Texas,
METALLIC roofing, house spouting and
guttering, bath tubs and shower baths,
rotary coffee roasters, (the best ever invented
and every family should have one and best
coffee pot biggins or filter, hunting lamps,
late improved, milk pans of all kinds, and all
wares usually found in a Tin and Copper es-
tablishment.
All my work is warranted to be the best,or
no charge. Repairing done to order.
I earnestly solicit public patronage. Mv
terms are strictly CASH or citv acceptance.
I will do all work as low as possible. All or-
ders will be promptly filled.
R. A. Van Horn is my agant at Corsieana.
Ost29 ol C. H. JOHNS.
T. N. Carter,
DRUGGIST,
CORSICANA, TEXAS.
HAVING permanently looated in Corsi-
eana, offers to tbe pulic a splendid as-
sortment of new and genuing Drugs, Med
icines, Paints, Oils, and Dye Stuffs, and a
general assortment of Fancy Articles for the
Toiiett, a superior article of pure Liquors,
for Medicinal purposes, viz : Port and Ma
deira Wine, Cognac Brandy, and a supe-
rior article of copper distilled Whisky. His
slock embraces all the articles of general
use in the practiee of medicine, and a vari-
ety of remedies not usually found in the
upper country, consisting in part of :
Proto Iodine of Mercury,
Ferri Valerian,
Clorat of Ziuc,
" of Potash,
Veratrum Viride,
Acetate of Morphine, Citrate of Iron,
Citrate of Iron and Quinine, etc., etc.
Also a general assortment of tbe most
popular patent medicines, such as :
expectorants.
Ayre*8 Cherry, Pinck,
Browning's BqJ&mic, Wistar's Cherrr,
Wood m%p's\j|je^y,
* atycnr remedies.
Osgood's Cm^Sgue,Smith's Tonic Sy rup
Rhode'8*Fever and Ague cure,
ArkinSas Fever Tonic,
Thruston's Ague Pills,
Alterative.—Guysott's Yellow Dock
and Sarsaparilla ; Bull's Sarsaparilla ; Mc-
Gowan'6 do.
Vermifuge. — McLane's ; Fanatock's ;
Cartwright'8 ; Parrey.
Hair Preparations.—Wood's Resto-
rative ; Louden's; Jaynes'; Comstock's ;
Trycopherous; Lyon'6 Katharion ; Balm
ot Columbia.
Digger's Specific for Dirt Eating ; Rad-
way's Ready Relief ; Sanford's Liver In-
vigorator ; Esrence of Jamaica Ginger.
Liniaments.—Mustang,Cherokee, Young
American and Voltaire.
Ointments.—Gray's ; Green «Mountain ;
Jew David Plaster ; Arnica Plaster; Dal-
ley's and Connell's Pain Extractor ; More-
head's Magnetic Plaster, and a variety of
pills too tedious to mention. n2
jfj'hh rt n
Great Bargain ! Great Bargains1
E. C. I0SS i CO..
SOBSiHillp IIIIS,
HAVEjust received, and will be receiving
direct from New York, a fine assort-
ment of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats,Boots,
Shoes,* Hard-ware, Crockery-ware, Cutlery,
<bc., all of which we offer at the lowest
prices for cash or to good, punctual custo-
mers on time.
We have, in addition to this,a choice se-
lection of
Family Groceries,
which we will sell for cash,, and cash only.
We invite our friends, and the balance
of mankind generally, to give us a call,and
we challenge the world to give better bar-
gains than we do for the cash. n2
Notice.
A BLUE roan American HORSE, between
16¿ and 16 hands high, and about 8 or
nine years old, with trace marks on his
side, came to my house on Monday, the 2d
inst. The owner will please pay cost of
advertisihg and take hiin away.
n20tf W. D. TALLEY.
JTOTICK.
THE Directors of the Navarro county-
Agricultural and Mechanical Associa-
tion, are notified to attend a meeting of the
Directory on Wednesday, (25th inst.,) of
the first week of Court, the present month,
to atteud to important business.
E. DRANE, President.
J. B. Jokbs, Secretary, n20 3t
List of Premiums
To be awarded by the Cotton Gin Agri-
cultural Society, at the next annual
Fair, to be held in November, 1860.
first class premiums.
Best acre of Indian Corn (up land,) $5
" '• " '■ (bottom-land) 5
" " of Cotton, up land, 5
" " " bottom land, 5
" " Wheat, 5
" M 1-8 acre of Potatoes, 5
u • Stallion over 3 years, open
" to the world, 5
" StSllion between 2 & 3
yrs. old, Texas raised, 5
" Brood Mare, with suckling
Colt, open to the world, 5
" " Horse Colt, between, 1 &
2 yrs. old, Texas raised, 5
" Filly, between 2 & 3 yrs.
old, Texas raised, 5
u Suckling Colt, under 1 yr.
old, Texas raised, 5
" Jack, open to the world, 5
" Jennet, open to the world, 5
" Walkiug Saddle Horse,
open to the world, 5
•" Trotting Saddle Horse,
open to the world, 5
" Pacing Saddle Horse,
open to the world 5
" Buggy horse, open to
the world, 5
" Pair Match Horses, open
to the world, 5
" One Horse Buggy,
Texas made, 5
" Essay on Agriculture, 5
second class premiums.
Best Milch Cow, open to the world,
Texas raised, $4
" Bul!, open to the world,
Texas raised, 4
" Yoke of Oxen, open to the
world, 4
" Shoep, Buck, 4
M " Ewe, 4
" " Buck, Texas raised, 4
" " Ewe, " " 4
" u Lamb, " " 4
u Mutton Sheep, " " 4
44 Goat, open to the world, 4
44 Saddle, gentleman's, Texas made, 4
44 Boar Hog, open to the world,
Texas raised, 4
44 Brood Sow, Texas raised, 4
44 Largest Pork Hog, Texas raised, 4
,4 Pen or brood pigs, 14 " 4
third class premiums.
Best Wollen Coverlet, 3
44 Cotton Counterpane, 3
44 Quilt, 3
9
3
44 44 needle work, cotton goods, 3
44 44 44 44 worsted 44 3
44 « 44 44 silk 44 3
For the most graceful exercise on horse*
back, by gentleman, 3
44 44 most graceful exercise on horse-
back,' by lady, 3
44 44 best buggy driver, 3
fourth class premium8.
For dozen largest Potatoes, $2
44 4 4 44 Turnips 2
Best sample Chinese Syrup, 1 pint, 2
44 44 Sugar, 1 !b., 2
Saddle-tree, Texas made, 2
Side Sole Leather, Texas made, 2
Upper 44 44 44 2
Turning Plow, 44 44 2
Sweep, 44 44 2
Subsoil Plow,open to the world, 2
Grain Cradle, Texas Made, 2
44 Yoke Oxen and Bows, 2
44 Fastest Grey Hound, 2
fifth class premiums.
Best Axe Helve, $4
" Broom, 1
4> Pair Wollen Hose, 1
44 44 Socks,
44 Specimen of Apples, 1
44 Sample of Bread Corn, 1
44 44 Stock 44 1
44 44 Wheat, 1
regulations of the fair.
1st. All articles exhibited for premiums
must be owned by the person exhibiting
them.
2d. The corn, potatoes and wheat pro-
duced upon the acre, must be measured,
and the cotton weighed in the seed and
certified to by two disinterested persons;
tbe manner of cultivation will be required
in writing.
3d. Annual dues of members, $1; and
by paying the additional sum of $1 25,
they may compete for all first class premi-
ums ; for second class premiums, they
must pay in addition to dues, $1; for third
class premiums they must pay in addition
to dues, 75 cts.; for fourth class premiums
in addition to dues, 50 cts.; and fifth class
premiums, in addition to dues, 25 ccnts.
Any member paying $2 50 may compete
for all the premiums. Annual dues must
be paid before any one can compete.
4th. Ladies pay no dues, but to compete
for premiums, they pay as other members,
except dues.
5th. All persons (not members,) may
compete for any class of premiums by pay-
ing double the sum required of members
for tbat class.
The annual meeting is held on the first
Saturday in February; tbe regular meet-
ings, are held on ihe first Saturday in Feb
ruary, May, August and October.
Agricultural addressee delivered at each
meeting of the society.
44 Specimen of Jeans,
of Linsey,
George F. Allison, Sec'ty.
N. B. Certificates from the President of
(he Society will be awarded to the exbib
itors of the secoud grade articles in every
instance. G. F. A.
Feb. 18 th, 1860.
Abolition Platform-
Mr. Vallandingham, of Ohio, a North*
ern Democrat, true to the Constitution, the
Union and the rights of all tbe States, in
addressing the House of Representatives
in December last, made the following quo-
tation from a circular which he said had
been extensively circulated >n the North-
ern, Southern and Western States, con-
taining tbe plan of associations tobe form-
ed in the Northern and Western States for
the purpose of carrying on armed hostili-
ties against the South :
44 Holding these opinions, we propose to
act upon them ; and we invite all other
citizens of the States to join us in the en-
terprise. To enable them to judge of its
feasibility, we lay before them tbe follow
injr programme of measures which, we
think, ought to be adopted, and would be
successful:
44 1. The formation of the Associations,
throughout the country, of all persons who
are willing to pledge themselves publicly
to favor tbe enterprise, and render assist-
ance and support, of any kind, to it.
44 4. Raising money and military equip
ments.
44 5. Forming and disciplining such mil
itary companies as may volunteer for ac-
tual service.
44 6. Detatching the non-slaveholders of
the South from all alliance with the slave-
holders, and inducing them to co-operate
with us, by appeals to their safety, inter-
est, honor, justice, and humanity.
44 7. Informing the slaves, (by emissa-
ries to be sent among them, or through
tbe non slaveholders of the South,) of tbe
plan of emancipation, that they may be
prepared to co operate at tbe proper time.
4* 8. To encourage emigration to the
South of persons favoring the movement.
9. When tbe preceeding preliminaries
shall have sufficiently prepared tbe way,
then to land military /orces at numerous
points at the same time in the Sonth, who
shall raise the standard 0/ Freedom, and
call to it the slaves and such free persons
as may be willing to join it.
44 And we anticipate tbat the pubHc
avowal of these measures, and our open
and zealous preparation for them, will have
the effect, within some reasonable time—
we trust within a few years at furthest—
to detatch the Government and the coun-
try at large from the interests of the slave-
holders ; to destroy the security and value
of slave property; to annihilate tbe com-
mercial credit of slaveholders, and finally
to accomplish the extinction of slavery.
We hope it may be without blood.
44 If it be objected that this scheme pro-
poses war, we confess the fact. It does
propose war—private war, indeed—but
nevertheless, war, if that should be necessa-
ry. And our answer to tbe objection is,
that in revolutions of this nature it is nec-
essary that private individuals should take
the first step."
44Our plan then is—
441. To make war(openly or secretly, as
circumstances will dictate,) upon the prop-
erty of the slaveholders and their
abettors—not for its destruction, if that
can be easily avoided, but to convert it to
the use of slaves. If it cannot be thus
converted, then we advise its destruction.
Teach the Slave to burn their master's
buildings, to kill their cattle and horses, to
conceal or destroy farming utensils, toaban
don labor in seed time and harvest, and let
crops perish. Make slavery unprofitable
in this way if it ¿an be done in no other.
4< 2. To make slaveholders objects of de-
rision and contempt, by flogging them
whenever they shall be guilty of flogging
their slaves."
This circular has a note attached to it,
upon which was to be written the name of
some non-slaveholder in tbe South, with
whom correspondence is to be opened for
tbe purpose of carrying out the bloody
desigus of this association.—Gal. News.
That Duel.—The following telegraphic
despatch shows bow matters stand between
Messrs. Pry or, of Virginia, and Potter, of
Wisconsin:
The recent colloquy between tbe Hon.
Roger A. Pryor, of Virginia, and the Hon.
John F. Potter, of Wisconsin, has caused
the former to send a challenge to Mr. Pot-
ter to fight a duel outside the District of
Columbia.
Colonel Lander, the friend of Mr. Potter,
has accepted the challenge, aud named
bowie-knives as the weapons to be used on
the occasion. H« also offered to subti-
tule himself for Po'.ter, as principal. The
triends of Mr. Pryor declined the use of
such weapons, saying that arms of that
description were used only among barba-
rians; they also decline to accept the sub
slitute.
Mr. Pryor is still in Virginia, and has as
yet received no information as to the ac
lion of his friends, which was probably
taken after a consultation with Messrs.
Miles, Keith, Mason and Hammoud.
Dull men are to be closely studied,
Their qualities, like pearls, lie out'of sight
and must be dived for.—Bovee,
ForlBgy
Hon- A- 0- Brown of Mississippi
True greatness does not consist ]n the
power to dazzle with the flashes of'mighty
intellect alone.
The blazing meteor lights up the bofrri-
zon, as it glides swiftly from point to point
through the curtains of night, then . as
swiftly sinks, and is lost ia tht surrounding
darkness, leaving no trate, or effect-of'its
brief existence 1 So the exfatente of many
of the brilliant men of the age. Editap-
t ured audiences wonder at the glk|erfoarp
and show of the facináting o. álor, though
no heart is touched deeply^, y^st-evefy eye
and fueling of the assembly is engaged.
'Twas said of ex Governor Toote, of Mis-
sissippi, whilst he was in the. ^J.-.S. Senate,
that no one Could say "Mississippi" twife,
without finding Foote on his. feet, and
ready—Don Quixote Tike-Wifo£ a fight
anyway. No one' could frsé' more happy
expressions, in the elucidation of bis sub-
ject, than he; no man had studied the art
of public speaking to greater perfection.
A flood of inueñdoes on his enemies—an
overwhelming torrent of abuse, bursting
hot as tbe firey lava of a burning volcano,
could be Reaped :9t will upon aiy adversa-
ry ; while on the other hand, be could deal
iu the facetious, and tell anecdotes, till his
opponents would fprget themselves to join
in tbe tremendous applause! Where now
is this man—this blazing meteor f Lost
sight of, and almost forgotten.
The sturdy oak, whose top overspreads
the surrounding trees of tjhe forest, %~«he
growth of many years. Every inch of his
mighty tr«nk has been gradually gamed4
amid sunshine and shade, call
storms. It is thus also with tb^
truly great men. Men who not merely
have the name of being great, but men
whose acts pro ve them to be both great and
useful. Towering aloft in the estiñb&on
of those whom they have bleat, Unir deed*
are written—aye! engraved upon greatful,
hearts!
Among the latter class of men, tbeíTon.
A. G. Brown, Senator from Mississippi,'
stands forth prominently. View hita in
bis early history as a lawyer, making, kia^
way upon the duties of his profession ; or
when he first appeared upon the stage of
life, and bis modest bearing, his opeiT
straight-forward course tells upe«-«*ary'
one winning respect and admiration, U.
was said of him that no man in tfíe coun-
ty, where he lived, wielded before a jury so
much influenee. Tbis character becaftAa
bulwark of strength to the fortuaato «liencT
who obtained his defense. Among., feia,
neighbors with whom be resided, his
and character ever shone ás Che
refined. The school-boy met
friend, and ever found a patronizing gtaoce,
and word of cheer. Men of everj: age and
condition of life, found him tbe same man ,
after as before an election. He was not only
looked upon as a sound, practical maií,
but was in a thousand ways proved so it
be. . , ,
Another evidence of true greatness, is
found" in the fact, tbat amid all1
m
re-
as a public servant, we find him ]
spect to the worship of the Grea. ,
by his attendance on jiis worship.*
Should noble qualities of the heart
become the criterion, by which, our
dents are made, then tbe Hon. 8
from Mississippi would occupy + most Un-
viable place in the list of competitors at r
the Charleston Conventiou.
Few men possess such rare
public debater. Not alone in
knowledged at home and in the
but even tbe Biack Republicans of the*
North have felt and acknowledged hta
mighty prowess.
For masterly reasoning, convincing ar-
gument and powerful talent of pursuasion,
he has no superior. There is no dodging
when this Brown speaks! Opponents of
his measures find no retreat. 44 Mountain ■
is piled upon mountain," they stagger.^wiih
tbe load of mighty influences' that aire
piled upon them. There is no getting out
of his wag but to acknowledge esror, or
skulk away from his searching glanca.
When he occupies the floor of tbe Sen* ■
ate, the country—the whole country n rep-
resented, and its interests taken into con-/
sideration. A true Southero man, he a<£ '
vocates Southero interests, and never fails
to show tbat there interests harmonice with
tbe well being of all the States in the con*
federacy.
He is strong in the affections of the
mighty men who compose the presentCun- "
gress—even those who diffeijwith him lovn
him as a brother, whilst his friends ever
rely u x>n him as a huge pillow of strength.
—April 19th, '60. i. R. L.
yt'n Abolition CollegeK—44Artemas
thus sums up briefly college life at Oberlint
Oberlin is a large place. Koilidge opens
with a prare ai i the New York Tribuaeie
read. A koll,! shun is then taken up to
on
-of
to
buy overcoats with red hot horn
them for the indigant kultered
Kanada. 1 bar to kontribit lr
the glorious work as they knll it
tbe hording bous tha kuliered
at tbe first table—what they leeve is made
into bash for the white people.
P. S.—TheKoltidge h.as bestowed
me tbe hunery title of K. T., of J
am proud.
The sheep in the meadow ¿nd the a* ¡o
the forest, alike contribute
for tbe benefit of man.
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Modrall, N. P., Rev. & Van Horn, R. A. The Navarro Express (Corsicana, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 23, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 28, 1860, newspaper, April 28, 1860; Corsicana, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth179242/m1/1/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.