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" fourth]. ; tr. â€" â€"â€"-â€"D [For the York Herald. CHRISTMAS MORNING. F1 CYRUS. II ark ! the iron tongue of night Loud proclaims the new-born day, While around a heavenly light. Bids the darkness flee away. Myriad troops of angels stand In the radiant air, to tell That the Christmas day’s at handâ€" Birth-day of Immanuel. IIear their anthem, “Joyful morn, ‘° Let our chorus swell to heaven "' Unto us a child is born, A “ Hail to hi.n who comes to pay " Ransom for the sins of men. " 0n the royal Dawd’s throne " Let him reign, and never cease ” By his wondrous titles known. of Peace. “Counsellor. and Prince “ What am all " Built in slaughter, Woe and pain, the realms of earth “ Since an empire first had bll‘lll “ To the good Mossia‘r’s reign ? " For their crowns and sceptres now " In his lustrous light grow dim ; “ Every knee to him must bow, ‘° Every tongue confess to him. “ Nor alone on Adam’s race " Are his wondrous blessings poured; “ Beasts, with men partake the grace “Of a paradise restored. " “Bears, with peaceful cattle stray “ O’er tho pastures, fur and wide ; " Friskl the lamb in sportivo play " By the tawny lion’s side. " From his allâ€"prevailing arm “ Human woes and ills must flea; V‘f‘DGalll. disease, and every harm 'vl' Quit their prey and cease to be. Melt and angels see with joy ,.f' Eden’s happiness restored-- ," Nonglit to injure or destroy. " Earth, the temple of the Lord. ‘-‘ Praise to God for cvcrmore, “ Peace on earth. good will to men." Hark! the angel-hymn is o’er, Darkness drapes the world again ; But the boundless gift of bliss, “emitted by angels' strains, Jesus Lhrist our righteousness, To our world and us remains. Hall We then this joyful morn, Let our glad shouts- rise to heaven; Unto us a child is born, Unto us a son is given. “*The cow and the bear shrill feed, their togetlier.-Oltl young ones shall lie down Tesla men 1 . THE CUllMi‘ill MATCH. CIIAI’I‘EIt II. A SCOTTISH BORDER TALE. Concluded fro in. our last. ‘ Surely, my lord, the gratitude you owe to him for your recent dc- liverence, deserves a better reward tlilin lhis,’ said the fucloi' firmly. His lordship impatiently waved his hand, as he liztughlily replied, ‘ Gratitude, sir, is a dcbt which I am ' not fond of incurring-«the more especially to a menial. Pay the hind whatever sum he requires, and let him instantly quit my service. I hate him, and cannot hear his pro- scnce.’ , ‘Yoor Lordship requests me to do an act which I blush to pcrform,’ said Mr. Mclvlllc; ‘an act which neither your grandfather nor father would have asked me to do, and I have had the honor of serving them both.’ ‘ My grandfather and father have no say or sway in this matter,’ rc- plicd his lordship, with a bitter sneer; ‘ and, unless my ordcrs arc ohcycd, your own scrt’iccs may be no longer required. You may i‘ctirc.’ .Iuttcring an inward curse on 8 ch cool-hearted tyranny, Mr. Mel~ Villc slowly left the Ill'itll‘llnljnt. With feelings of mingled gricf and shame, he walked towards the cottage of the young woodman; but learning that he was in the forest hc hurried onwards, and found him giving dim rections to several of his assistants asto the removing of some trees whish served to check the growth of others. The Wonderful improch mcnls made in the forest, struck the worthy factor with surprise. Boati- tiful walks now intersected the for- est, rendering it a scene of unrival- led sylvun scenery. ‘ How now. how no N !’ cried the good old man, quite delighted. ‘ This is a delightful change. \Vliy, you take as much pains and cure as if it were your own.’ A burning blush overspread the young man’s check, as he hastily answered. ‘.I am glad the improvements please you; and if we are spared you will find more.’ )er. Melville stood silent for a space, and his agitation, became visi- ble to his young friend, wro anxi- ously inquired if he were well enough. V‘ we” enough in one sense, but dreadfully ill in another,’ was thel “ Unto us a son is given.” Sweet the chorus dies away, List ! the angels-Join again; , _ M..,.~,..».....~.it «mp-r; inhunpt AND iuoHnoND tnLL V «-w « WV JV JWANVL~V\,rMJx/u./ *vr \ r‘x/‘\/ ALEX. S C OTT, Proprietor. W- Vol. In. No. 4. answer. ‘ In short, I am charged l with a most unpleasant intelligence 1 to you. It is a matter councctcd' with yourself,’ licnddcd, as, linking? his arm into that of the young forâ€" cstcr, he walked along one of the paths in the wood. ‘I would fondly cXplnin to you,’ he continued, ‘ the § truth, that the marquisâ€"Fâ€"plnguc: it lâ€"I cannot speak; the words secm‘ choking me l’ ‘I can readily dcvinc the cause of; your agitiilioti.’ said the young man.’ smiling. ‘ Your present employer, is so much indebted to me for saving‘ his life yesterday, that he does not wish that i should remain atprescnt on this estate.’ l t ‘I’ou have guessed aright,’ saidl Mr. Melville, after a pause; , but think not that he wishes you to leave, without a proper remuneration for your services.’ ‘ lliish f said the woodman as he placed his hand on the factor’s arm. ‘ Your present cmplo}er can give me nothing thatl cannot commund.’ ‘ But you must require money 'l’ urged the factor. ‘ Not from this estate at present,’ was the answer. 'I am an old man now,’ said the factor, sadly ; ‘I have neither wife nor child ; but tell me how I can aid you in purseâ€"in any wayâ€"null I will do it.’ ‘I believe you,’ said the Woodman earnestly, as be grasped the old i man‘s haul; ‘but l need no aid. All that I ask is, that you will be kind I t ) .H_L._._.-,_.-__â€"___....__~____._._ ,and grasping it firmly by home over to the soldiers than the {mesa lo-day. l \‘x\. V J‘Wvlv'nwrvxr \w ‘._r\/\/ er\/‘\/V \N'¢v ADVOCATEW.AND “ Let Sound Reason weigh more with us than. Popular Opimon.” . . . . . i finding it vain, was on the point of throwing itself on its side and rol- ling over him. when Fraser, watch- ing the movcmcut, Sprung forward, the bend, called to the rider to dismount. Hc' instantly did so, while the horse made i'cpcziicd efforts to free itself from its cuptor ; but his firm, beta} 1 culean graSp bullied its every effort, and, rendered tumor by the superior force and skill used against its vicious nature, it allowed itself to be led away quietly by some of the Boldl- I are. No sooner had Fraser handed the colonel ad ’lmced and thanked him for the assistance he had rendered. The colonel, on being introduced to Fraser, grasped him by the hand and said, 'I cannot find words to ‘ing with you. You must join the We’ll keep possession of you for a month. .I‘llll Won‘t ‘wc, Moreland ll ‘ lfl can judge my friend’s wishes might, we may keep him with us altogether. He is desirous of pur-l chasm}:r :1 commission ; might I soli- cit your assistance to further his views l’ ‘ lVitli pleasure. And slay. Ila, lit-ll well thought on. Lietiteiiunt Barclay wishes to sell out. I’ll see about it instantly. By-llieltye, he added abruptly, ‘ We surely have met before. roch family 'l' to the [country on this estate; and, as I am to leave lt,l would wish that you Would protect my old house- kccpcr. She is a valued and ftlilll- ful fricnd.’ ‘I will do all you ask,’ said the factor. ‘ She shall never want whilel live. But yourself? ‘I am already provided f0; was the answer. ' They paused in sight of the woodâ€" mnns cottage, and Mr. Melville, with tears trickling down his furâ€" rowcd checks, bade the youth geod- bye, and, with a solemn promise to meet again, they parted. Fraser entered the cottage, and speedily arranging his effects, told his housekeeper that he was called from home ; and, directing part of his luggage to be sent to the neigh- bouring town, he left a sum ofmoiicy with her and departed. CHAPTER ITI. Anoc'r noon of the same day, Fraser (lllCl‘Cll the ti‘avcllcrs’-room of the principle inn iii the ncighbouh lug town. At one end of the room a young officer was seated, reading :1 newspapct'. He looked up as Fraser entered, and, throwing down the newspaper, sprung forward, and grasping his hand, exclaimedâ€"â€" ‘ This is an unlocked-for pleasure! In the name of wonder, what wind hai blown you hither r' ‘ Call it a hurricane if you choose my dear Morcland,’ answered Fraser smiling. ‘ Nay. I’ll call it a blessed gale, since it has blown you to my arms,’ said the officer gully. Entering into lively conversation the two passed an hour away, when the young officer begged of Fraser to accompany him to his quarters, as he had some duties to perform, promising him to devote the remain- dcr of the day to his service. The two thereafter walked towards the military barracks, on entering which they behold a scene of strange con- fusion and alarm. An officer was mounted on a high-spirited Arabian horse, which seemed as wild as if newly caught. Plunging and rear- ing, it made many desperate efforts to throw the rider ; but finding this unnvailing. it flew with the speed of lightning from one end of the bar- rack-squilre to the other. then sud- denly pausing. again reared, furious-, ly powiug with its fore hoofs in the air, and clian'ipiug the bit, till the foam flowed from his mouth. It rt,- quircd all the coolness and skill of the iidcr to maintain his seat, but it" was cvrdcnt that he would soon he; unhorsed. A number of solditrs were vainly endeavoring to arrestl the mad progress of the infuriatch steed. Their efforts only rendered it the more wild and untractuble. ‘ That furious animal will kill its; ridcr,’ said Fraser. ‘ It is our colonel,’ said his young; friend ; ‘ and, strange to tell, he will] persist in riding that mad Arabian, although it has thrown him repeat- edly.’ Fraser colored slightly as he an- swcrcd, ‘l have just left Ballaroch Castle. ‘ Indeed ! And how is the marâ€" quis ?’ was the next inquiry. "The marquis is Well,’ was the answer, in a voice. ‘ And Lady Emily l’ ‘ls well :ilso.’ ‘ I’tly,’ said the colonelâ€"‘ a great pity . that so lovely :1 creature should be under the guart‘liuiisliip of such a spendtlirift. moncv as well constrained of tone He will squander hei' " as his own. But I forgotâ€"~oh ~\csl the purchase. \Vcll rcmcmbcr you join us at iiicss‘.’ So saying, he bowcd and left them. Some days elapsed, and the pur- chase of the commission was pro- gressing, when one morning a letter was blinded to Fraser, who, break- ing it open, bchcld to his surprise, u check for one thousand pounds on- I have heard your desire to join theâ€"w lb llcgimcnt. After you re. cci this a commission will be secti- 't‘cd for you. I know not how youl may be circumstanccd for money. and trust that you will not take the enclosed amount amiss from your sinccrcâ€"- Woll~wishcr.' There was neither signature nor [date at the letter, and Fraser was'i more and more puzzled at the cir-I cumstancc ; but resolving,t not to. make use of the funds thus placed‘ at his disposal, be carefully laid the letter and check aside. A few (lilyS after Colonel Elm-l ‘rnser, and, congi'a-, wood soul for P tuluiinp,t him up0n his appointment, handed him a packet Containing a liculcnant’s Con'it'nission to his own regiment; of the some time the worâ€" thy colonel informed him that the rc'timcnt was under orders for In- die. I Overjoycd at the prospects before him, Fraser retui'red to his hotel, where he found another letter awaitâ€" ing him, written in the saute hand as the former, and enclosing another heavy sum of money. ‘ By this timc,’ the letter run, ‘you will be in possession of your commission, and as money will be requisite for your equipment, please accept of the en-l closed. I hear that your regiment is ordered to lndiu, but trust that you will not think of accompanying h.’ ‘ Who can this be ?‘ said Fraser, i as he closed the letter. ‘Somc one who either knows who I am. or places funds at my disposal for Some selfish motive. Be that as it may. time will explain allâ€"and till then you lie untouched ;’ so saying, he placed the check and the letter along- with the former one. All was activity and bustle pro- paring for the departure of the regi- ment, and the hearts of the officers and men beat high at the prospects of fame and wealth now before them when one day Morcland called on Fraser, and in a disappointed tone addressed film‘â€" As he spoke, the horse dashed past them, and, suddenly pausing, again attempted to throw the rider; but ‘ So you'do not go to India with us after all 7’ ‘I have no other intention,’ said Barons-mm; HELL, ma 'illl'i express the pleasure i feel in nicct- oncl’s utlvlcc a captaincy was pur- l Are you of the Bl closed. The letter was written in a beautiful female hand, and roll] thus-â€" ,wilh the Blillaioch family. i rcl. have guessed this 7. tilt Fraser. ' \Vhy have you exchanged into the Guards then l' said Morclnnd, as he handed him the London Gazo cttc. Mechanically Fraser took it, and looking at the part pointed out, road, to his surprise, that he was ap- pointed licntcnuiit in the first regi- ment of Guards, vice a lieutenant who was retiriusr. ‘ What can this mean I’ he cried. ‘ Who can have done it I’ ‘ Some kind friend to ‘ keep you home,” said t‘iIorcland- smiling. ‘ They might have saved them- somcwhut out of temper. ‘ To In- dia I am resolved to go, nor will I be held back.’ The two friends resolved to con- sult Colonel Elmwlmd on the point, ' the result was, that by the col- chased for Fi‘uscr in his own regiâ€" ment, and Fraser accompanied the regiment to In lid. Previous to his departure Fraser received a letter from the same on- known quarter, and remoustriiting in a kind yet melancholy style, at the obstinltcy he had displayed in not remaining at home. CHAPTER 1V. It is not our Wis.) to follow the cm‘ccr of our hero throughout the lilzist ; will :0 it to say that honors unsonght for were showered upon him. l’roiiiolioi’i rapidly followed, and before twelve months elapsed Fraser was major in the regiment with which he had set out to India. Between Colonel I‘llmwoqdfind him- self a firm and trusty friendship exâ€" istcd, and the good old coinnel trcrit- cd him with the some affection that he would have shown his own son. Still through the same channel from whence so many advances had been made. and so many benefits received, Fraser continued to meet with every attentiom Letters. couched in the most friendly style, enclosing money, were constantly rcccivcd. All these be carefully laid pest, hoping that time should betray the donor; and chance at last for- nished that clue to the mystery which he find so long sought to uni‘chl. One day a message was forwarded to him from Colonel Elmwood, rel qitcslltig his immediate attendance at the Colonel's quarters, and stat- ing that the colonel \ths Confined by sudden and severe indisposition to his bed. Obedicnt to the request, qc huiricd to the Plllce appointed. Oh entering the apartment Major Fraser was surprised to observe tears in the eyes of the colonel. ‘I am glad you have come,’ said the colonel. ‘ You are acquainted I am sorry to say that the present unwor- thy represcntativc of that noble race has acted the part of a low scound- I’oor Lady Emily, what must she feel ?' Fraser staggered back and lerint against the wall. ‘Good God !’ he cried. Emily I what of her l’ ‘ She is ruined !’ was the melan- choly answer. A deep bitter groan burst from the bosom of Fraser. ‘ My dear fricnd.’ said the colo- nel, as be advanced and kindly took his hand, ‘whtit means this agita- tion 'l Although Lady Emily has lost all her fortune by the impru- dcncc of the marquis, vet it is some satisfaction to think that the poor girl hears it most nony. Sec,’ he added, as he placed a letter in his hand, ‘how the good-hearted, ami- able girl writes of her misfortunes.’ Frurcr took the letter, and glanc- ing at it let it fall from his hand, as he stood rooted to the spot with al- onishmcnt. ‘ Oh fool l blind, headstrong fool l’ he exclaimed, as he struck his forc- houd with his hand, ‘couldd lnot So generous-- to cast such a ‘ Lady so noble-mindch treasure from me l‘ ‘ fiInjt‘irwl‘tIajor Fraser I’ cried the colonel in alarm. ‘ Why, what is Wrong 7.’ ' lilvcrything,’ was the rapid ans- wer. ‘l have cast from me the only heart that loved me, and ruined the peace of my poor dour cousin.’ ‘Couslnl why, what bus that to do with Lady Emily’s letters 'l’ said the colonel, greatly alarmed for the wits of his young friend. ‘ By heaven l’ he exclaimed. as he looked fixedly at Fraser, ‘my suspicions are correctly founded, You are , ‘ The Marquis of Ballarochl the only one entitled tcslho name and to 7", t’iEoEMBE‘“ 98’ l 880. the rank,’ said Fraser proudly. ‘Your mother was -- ‘l’ gasped the colonel, as he grew deadly pale. ‘ One whom you loved dearlyâ€" Calbariuo Fraser.’ With a cry ofjoy the colonel em- bi‘aCcd the young man, ‘I “NIB right in my conjectures)- he exnlaimcd. ‘ This explains that secret sympathy which knit me to you. Ohl how overjoyed I feel.” The A‘oung man, opening a pocket book which he carried in his bosom, drew forth a snail parcel of papers which he placed in the colonol's l v ,solvcs the troublc,’ replied Fraser, hand. ‘I did not intend,’ be said, to have laid claim to the estate till a proper time came formviuterference. Look l licre,’ he said, pointing to two of the papers, which the colonel open- cd and read. ‘ Rightâ€"correct l’ he cried, as he perused them. ‘ Here is the regular certificate of your mother's marriage to James, Marquis of Ballaroch, and here is the certificate of your mom birth and baptism. Why, what a tool was I not to press you to this confession betbre.’ ‘ Look here,’ said the young man as drawing a locket from his breast he handed it to the colonel. It was the some which Lady Emily had be- held on her visit to the cottage at the forest ; and as the Colonel gazed long and earnestly at it, tears fell fast from his (eyes. ‘ Shortly after my mother was married,’ continued Fraser, ‘ she learned the rank and standing of my father. At his earnest request she consented to keep the marriage con- cealed. She did not long survive my birth, and I was sent to be rear- ed among strangers. My father afterwards married a high-born Eng- lish lady, who bore him one son. Not till the death of my guardian did I knew even who were my par- ents. Havingt been put in posses- sion of the documents proving my right, I hurried to Ballaioch Castle with the view of meeting my father. Alas! I was too late. lrcached the Castle and at the very gate I met- my father’s funeral! I sought for and obtained a menial situation on the estate, merely for the purpose of ascertaining all I could of the property and of the tenantry. The estate was in debt, and seeing no way of maintaining my rights with- out a heavy sacrifice, and having no friends to assist me, I calmly await- ed the coursc of swine to enable me to step forward and claim my birthright. By chance I saved my half-brothers life, and he, in return, to show his gratitude, and suspect- ing too well whol was, dismissed me from the place. I joined this regiment, but from an unknown source money and, promotion were forced upon me. I know notto whom I wasindebtcd till I met you just now. Judge of my amazement when I find that friend and benefac- trcss to bc Lady Emily.’ ‘ And she is worthy of you, and you of hcr,’ cried the colonel joy- fully. ‘Fly to her, and at her feet confest your folly, anl proclaim your right to her hand. Lelivc ofabscncc will be obtained. Take the over- land routeâ€"lose not a moment. This is too precious to be triflsd wilh.’ Leave of absence was obtained. and Lord Ballaroch (for such we must now call film) hurried home to Scotland. The best advice in the. land was obtained as to his rights, but litigation was completely obvia- ted by the old marquis’sâ€"his fath- ers will. The usurper of his rights yielded them up on receiving a hand- some annuity, and retired to the con- tinent, leaving our hero in full pos- session of the Ballaroch estate. Lady Emily’s fortune was also redeemed from the grasp of the par- ties vvho had illegally listed it for l the debts of the supposed marquis ; ' and havmg ascertained that she was residing in seclusion with a maiden aunt of her mothers at Richmond thither the new mnrouis repaired with all possible speed. to all- it it it in it With Lady Emily there had been ‘a sad reverse of fortune. The es- late of Ballaroch had been entailed to male heirs alone ; and on the death of her father, who had suc- ceeded to the estate, his only brother had taken up the succession under the burden of payment of certain parts of thereutel to Lady Emily. Her father had left he? a large porâ€" lieu of ready money, and placed hcrundcr the guardianship of her uncle, who, while he lived, treated ,hcr as if she Were his own daugh- ter. At his death the young mar. gemkmfm farmer making his 3p» l l l t l l ADVERTISER. [MW TERMS: $1 50 In Advance. Whole N0. 169. quis took up the succession, and with it the power over Lady Emily’s for- tune. VFond of gambling and every species of low debauchery, the ren- tals of that estate could not supply his extravagaucies, and he fraudu- lently introniittcd with Lady Emily's fortune. Deeply plunged in debt. he retired to the continent while his creditors endeavored to secure pay- ment out of the rents. Lady Emily was sitting alone in her aunt’s house at Richmond. Thinking of him whom she supposed still to be in India, she heaved a deep sigh as she ejaculatedâ€"J Oh, Fraser! how gladly would I be the most menial person in your SGI‘VICC, to be- hold you once morc l’ The door of the apartment was opened, and a scr 'ant appeared stat- ing that the Marquis of Ballaroch wished a private interview with her ladyshlp. An icy chill ran through her veins. W'hat Could the marquis wish with her? He had tied with- out oncc venturing to appear before herâ€"and now what could be the ob- ject of this visit? With thoughts like these she motioned the servant to admit him. Vainly striving to calm lier agitation, she stood tremb- ling. The door of the apartment again Opened, and a suppressed cry of joy and surprise burst from her lips as she beheldâ€" not the party she supposedâ€"lint the young woodman enter. Springing towards her, he clasped her in his armsâ€"her head sunk on his shoulder, and for a space she only heard fond expressions pour- cd from his lips, while tears of joy , flowed from her own eyes. This meeting is indeed unexpected â€"-â€"but I looked for the Marquis of Ballaroch here. ‘And the Marquis of Bullat'ocli now holds you in his arms. Nay, look not so amach ; I am the only one bearing that title and in pos- session of that estate ; and, believe me dearest Emily, I will never know what happiness is until you share Willi me my fortune.’ Still holding her in his arms he of:â€" plained all his story, while she list- encd with tearful eyes, mingled with blushes, us be poured forth his thanks to her for her attention to his wel- fare. He pressed his atticsnd she consented to become his bride. It was a joyous day at illtllsroch Castle when the izlzwly-iiiarried cou- )le arrived there. Our old friends Lammcrdyke and Twecdmoss es- corted them at the head of a large body of the tenantry, all mounted on horseback ; and amid the mingled clung of martial music from a dchn village bandsâ€"Abe ringing of bells and the booming of caiinonâ€"-tliey entered the portals of the castle, and were met by a gallant band of jolly pearance in the kitchen, be after eyeing me from head to foot, said : ‘ So, my young friend, Mr. Winter has sent you to preach here ; is it so ?’ ‘ch, sir,’ was my reply.~â€" The gentleman, without entering into further conversmion with me, said in alow tone of voice to his servant, which I overheard-J Who will Winter 8 nd tiextl’ and then after bidding the servant give me some supper and get a bed ready for me in the top room of the house, abruptly took his departure. “ The next morning, whilst I was on the road on foot to the chapel, to perform my duties there, a carriage passed by me containing the rich farmer and his lady, who although they saw, yet would not recognize me. This slight did not. much dis- composc mc ; for my mind was in- tent upon the preparation of my discourse, from a text which half occurred to me whilst in bed, as be- ing appropriate to the circumstances of my reception, my appearance as to dress, and my youth. The text was from the sixth chapter of John, ninth verse, "I‘hcre is a bid heie who hath five barley loaves and two small fishes.’ In the course of my cxtemporaneous discourse, which soon riveted the deep attention of the rural audience. I exclaimed, ‘ Did God despise the lad who sup- plied the Son of Man with food for the great multitude, is number about five thousand? No., Was it not a l:id~â€"n ruddy-faced lud~who slew Goliath the giant, and after- wards cut off his head with the great word of that Phlllstlne, thereby giving dclivci'uncc to Israel? Yes- And was it not a lad by whose lips God rcprovcd the aged and hoary headed Eli? Yes. \Vhy, then, despise a lad.’ ‘ Whenl retired to the vcstry, the wealthy farmer, who was there waiting for me, Shook me heartily by the hand. thande me in the most flattering terms for what he was pleased to style my excellent discourse, and made me his 1truest until my departure on the following day. I need hardly mention that instead of returning from the chapel to the gentleman’s residence on foot, I was invited into the car- riage, and treated with the greatest hospitulity.”-â€"-Recollcctions of Jay. ANIMAL FOOD Xynâ€"hltEAD. A paper was recently road before the London Chemical Society by Dr. Gilbert. on the composition of the animal portion of human food, and on its relations to bread. The gene- ial conclusions were, that only a small proportion of increase of fat- tcning say from 5 to 10 per cciit., and only the nitrogenous matter of ltl’ic food, was: stored up in thc‘body of the animal ; but that lllt‘. amount supplied in the food, despite the loss incurred in the maintenance of the respiratory functions,was fully equal to thirty three per cent. Hence, the corrmarativc value of fattening foods was proportional rather to tltc amounts of respiratory than of as- SUl'l‘ll’li llcslhforming constituents. It was calculated that in those portions of the carcasses of oxen actually consumed as human food, the amount of the dry fat was from two to three times as great as the amount of dry nitrogenous matter; and in the catch portions of the carcasses of sheep and pigs, more than four times as great. By substituting for the abova fore'lersa Who greeted their form" proportions of fill, their respiratory comrade with three times three; and old Mr. Melville, with tears of joy gushing from his eyes, came forth, accompanied by the aged house- keeper, to welcome the young pair to the halls of their ancestors. AN EMINENT MINISTERS FIRST SERMON. The following anecdote in relation to Mr. Jay‘s early preaching, I had from his own lips 2 “Mr. \Vintcr being unable, through ill licalth,lo comply with an engagement to preach a few miles in the country on the following day (Sunday)rcquested me to officiate for him. I told my tutor that though he had given me but little time for pre- paration (it being late in the even- ing), yet I would do the best i could to acquit thyself of the duly. On reaching the village where the ser- vice was to be performed, quite fa. tigued, having travelled on foot, I inquired for the residence of VVin- ter’s friend, a wealthy farmer, who was the head of the religious inter- est of the place and surrounding neighborhood. On arriving there I gave a timorous rap on the door, and it being opened, informed the female servant that I wished to see the gentleman of the house. The domestic asked me what I wanted of her master at so late a hour,â€" My reply Was, that Mr. Winter had sent me in his place to supn‘lv the chapel on the Sunday, and s‘ired me personally to see her master on the subject. The ser- vant, after bidding me go into the kitchen, said she would deliver my message; which she did with a smile on her countenance, telling her master that Mr. Winter had sent a furiiier’s boy with hobnail shoes and worsted stockings to preach in his _stcad. Upon the .tliat tie PI equalimenll in starch, so as to allow of a comparision between meat and bread, the ratio being six or seven to one. and eleven to one respectively From various determinations made by a number of experiments, it up. peered that in wheat bread the ratio . _ of starchy to nitrogenous matter was six or seven to one ; so that in bread the proportion ofanimel flesh-o forming constituents to respiratory constituents was greater than the eaten portions of sheep and pigs, and quite equal to that ofthe eaten pore lions of oxen-â€"-~a cOnclusion altogetho of opposed to the provident notions on the sucject. -__-.._. .__.._â€".J_:". UNLUCKY I’nopi.n.â€"-lt is part of the great fact of funkâ€"~tlie indubilable fact that there are men, women, ships, horses, railways, engines, whole i‘allwriys which are lucky, and others which are unlucky. I do not believe in the common theory of luck. but no thoughtful or observant man can deny the fact of it. And in no farbs ion does it appear more certainly than in this, that in the case of some men crass accidents are alwaysmarring them. and the effect they should fain produce. The sysa fem of things is against them. They are not in every case unsuccessful, but what“ ever success they may attain is gained-by brave fighting; against wind and tide. At college they carried off many honours, but i not such luck ever bcfel them as that some wealthy person should oflcr during than: days some Special medal for avg“), or ex- amination, which tbny would have gained ins of course. There was no extra harvest: for them to reap ; they couul do no more than win all that was to be won. Thev go to the bar, and they gradually make their way; but the day never comes, on, which their leader is suddenly taken ill, and they have the opportunity of earning? a brilliant reputation by conducting in his, absence a case in which they are tborouglig ly prepared. They go into the church and earn a fair character as preachers; but the. living,r they would like never becomes v.14- oant, and when they are appointed to preach upon some important occasion, it Ilappe s ground is afoot deep with snout.