York Herald, 10 Feb 1860, p. 1

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r" M'nmnm. L OKING AT THE BRIGHT SIDE. Ah !. who with mind and sense endu'ed, aworld like this can view, ‘ , And cherish still that discontent which reason . should subdue 7 ' ‘ Yet there are those who. boast themselves as i rations l and wise. Who murmur not threat. alone, but even dare despise. How piteous is theease of such, how wretched ~> mtistAthey be, Who in the fairy scenes of earth no satisfaction see, Though to the grateful they appear a fulness to possess That might confer on all that breathe abundant happiness. with lustre shine, AURORA ANT) ' W 7/\J vm./\NV\NA W.,A,-- VVWI WV‘M’VW‘ ALEX. SCOTT, Proprietor. “ Let Sound Reason weigh more with us than. Popular Opinion,” my log the worst tortures they could inflict. The joyous earth with beauty smiles, the skies is liet‘e.’ Vol. l‘n’o. Ma, Lina, I would hear uncomplainâ€" The pain, the martyrdom lle paused and pressed his hands ‘To-inorrow,’ she cried, ‘Iywill be near the scaffold. welll’ . . g _ lWliat-l whilst I lay in my cradle, And she listened With clasped tsmiling at life and at God’s glorious hands and tearful cheeks , to lier‘wvorks, in happy ignorance of the; g \/ \/ vmwv-J W‘V‘\./W‘\/\./Vv WV‘VV\./“»,, assessment) HELH'J, FREDAY ,_..., .___.., , '..,, Observe me,I recurscd be the law and its maker! RICHMOND-$111.1. ADVOCATE, nun ADVERTISER ‘_\/\/\./ \lexNW‘W m/wMN J‘JV wm / roams! $1 50 In Advance, 4....__â€"â€"~__._ t7“? in hit: of infamy and blood"! Thrice ,annuanvro And all the eye beholds bespeaks " it’s Maker’s hand Divine !’ The voice of meiody is breathed in every thing i upon his temples. ‘Lina, we have ever indulged in a fond dream that some un- lo‘ver’s footsteps as they grew fainter - future, men had already doomedme and more faint. and finally diedilo live loathed and detested of all, away in the distance. I'like- the venomous reptile against , l§60. , Whole N0. 63. CULTIVATING THE FACULTY ' OF SPEECH. falls not at the first stroke, a thou- sand voices. will'cry liai'o on the bungling lieadsman; a thousand arms will be uplifted against him, i -â€"-â€"â€"â€"- , There is a power which each man and I shall never again behold thee : should cultivme‘ according 10 ms ulivef I ,\\'lll pray to GOLl lllill. I‘IC abilitY, but ,is very [nuch neâ€" mercifutly strengthen thee for the giggled in the mags of the people, lemme 135!“ G0: m." SO“: and Hi5 that is the power of utterance. .__â€"â€"- around, Till hill and date, and wood, and grove,re-echo with the sound ! Whate’er the universe contains seems formed for creature good, All nature teems with loveliness. earth ovorv flows with food ! Nor is there found a single speck of animated clay That does not, to the thoughtful mind. some excellence display ll From nature’s most stupendous works [through every grade between] Dow}. to the simplest flower that decks the val- ley’s verdant green. . , His wisdom and llis goodncm visiblv displayed, -. r i ' Jails creative skill and power by Whom the whole were made ! “’ho then. with shameless discontent. goodness shall arraign Whose matchloss power hath made them all. Illa and no hing made in vain ? Oh? rather with one voice may we otir loud thanksgivings rai «0. And by our lives and actions pour a ceaseless song of praise I ___.._.____~._\, . .5...â€" THE DOOMSTER’S FIRST-BORN. A LEGEND FROM ANT WERP. [Continued] The young man’s face was pale and gloomy, but Lina wondered not at this, for seldom had she the happiness to see her lover’s brow otherwise than care-laden. Slowly approaching her, Gerard took her hand and pressed it sadly and si- lently to his breast. This was his usual grectfng. Of words he was habitually frugal, but his eyes ex-~ pressed heartfelt gratitude and ar- dent love. ‘Gerard!’ cried Liiua, ‘ what is wrong? Your hand is cold as ice! Heavens! there is blood upon your throat!’ "'l‘is nothing, Lina; I knocked myself in the dark' Happy for me if my sufferings were only of the body.’ ' The words were followed by a deep sigh, and by a look of pro- found dejection that filled Lina with alarm. Gerard’s eyes had as- sumed a fixed, hard look, in which she read the announcement of some terrible novelty. With the tender- cst care she cleansed his neck fi om the blood, which flowed fro:n a trifling wound, and taking her lov- er’s hand she clasped in both of hers with a glance of affectionate encouragement. But he continued to regard her with the same un- varying gaze, until at last, unable longer to endure the suspense and his seeming coldness, she sank into achair. ,‘Oh, Gerard !’ she exclaimed. ‘look not thus, if you would not kill me with your glance !' .,Thc young man cast his eyes upon the ground, and then raised them again to Lina’s face; but this time with an expression of incffablc sadness, and took his seat by her side. ' ‘Lina,’ he said, in a tone be- traying the deepest emotion; ‘ give me patient hearing for I. have much to say. We meet for the last time.’ . And without attending to poor Line’s increasing agitation, be con- tinned,â€"-â€" ‘When children,’ he said, ‘wc played together, mutually attracted by a feeling we could not un. derstand, and which has since grown into love. You knew not, sweet Lina, what it was to be the heads- inan’s first-born. You knew not that he who hangs and racks and brands is laden with more ignominy than the criminal who suffers at his hands. Later you learned it, but your pure soul refused to become expected event would free the from the headsman’s terrible duties. In this expectation you how: sacrificed yourself; and l, blinded by love, have hoped where hope there was none. Beloved! the illusion has fledâ€"the dream is past. To-utor- row I am no longer the headsman’s son, but the headsman himself-â€" My father lies upon a bed of sick- ness whence he can never rise. To- morrow there is an execution, and his odious duties devolve on the lâ€"- But think not, Lina, that! will basely claim the pledges given in hopes of a brighter future. 'l‘tiint: not l will expose you to the disgrace of being pointed at as the heads- man’s mistressâ€"the lieadsman’s wife! No Lina, I come to release you from all premises; from this moment you are free !’ Whilst Gerard spoke. a gra- dual but visible change came over the young girl's countenance and when he paused it Wore an expression of joyful pridemâ€"a pride that flashed out of her eyes and smiled in the dimples of her cheeks. She felt that. exhilaration of the heart, the consequence and reward of generous and noble resolves, ‘I understand your meaning, Gerard,’ she said, ‘ and could quarrel with you for thinking me less devoted than yourself, or less ready with a sacrifice, Oh my be- loved! thine l am, and thine will I remain, tooday, to-morrow, and for- everâ€"here or on the scaffold !â€"â€"- Gerard, the path of duty is plain beâ€" fore nic ; as thy wife 1 will console thee for the cruelty of men. and shed over thy life the soothing balm of love !’ ‘chcr, Lina, never! \Vbat. thou the doomstcr’s wife! A double curse would be upon me did I consent to such l‘ii't'ifanation. Dare l drag you down into the pit of ig- iiomy and contempt? Never, oh ucvcr!’ ‘And never,’ said the maiden in accents of Solemn (lctcriiiination, ‘will I abandon thee, Gerard, aiinul the pledges by winch We are mutually bound. \‘t'hiiiiei‘soâ€" ever thou gocst, thither will l go; and all thy efforts shall not detach me from thee. Our lives are illii 5-. soiubly united. Think you i would desert you on your sol-taiy path lurâ€" lt‘i'icnd, did you but know how proud and happy i \Vitli (il' feel l humble confidence shall I appi‘oiich' the table of the Lord, for my heart tells me the good and just God ap- proves and blesses my l‘tlSUil'CS.‘ Gerard gazed in Wondering and rapturous admiration on the pure and beautiful countenance of his mistress, now flushed with the en. tl'iusiasm of her generous There was something divine iii the affection that thus courted shame and opprobium for the sake of the loved one. For a moment his brow beamed with heartfelt joy, and a sigh, but not of sorrow, escaped his lightened breast. ‘Forgive, me, O Lord,’ be ex- claimed, raising his cyes to heaven; ' forgive me that ] murmured! Iii thy great mercy thou hast sent an angel to console me 1’ Whilst took place, Franz had continued his work without attending to the discourse of Gerard and his sister, Now, however, having finished the cushion, he put by his tools, took up his lamp, and approached the lovers. ‘Comc, Lina,’ said he, ‘I am dead with sleep and in haste for bed. You must hid Gerard come eailier toeinorrow.’ Although Gerard had Still much to say to his mistress, he could not but take the hint thus plainly but kindly given, ‘Fi'aiiz,’ said he gloomin to his future brotlmrdu-law, ‘lO‘illOi‘ ltlvf.‘.â€"-r i i l this affecting dialogue' Unitarian “he-FATHER AND SON. iwlllCll every hand i§ lifted! oh, The house of the Antwerp exe-E cutioner stood hard by the fortifi- cations, and was surrounded by a high stone wall, over whose solid portal :1 red flag, denoting the \OCQ. cupation of the tenant, was disâ€" played during the day. The grim ensign had been sonieliours re-. moved when Gerard knocked for admission. V ‘ Has the judge been here, Jan 9’ inquired the young man of the var.- lct who opoicd. ‘ Yes, he has but just left. father desires to speak to you.’ Gerard ascended the stairs and entered the room where his sit-k f1, tiicr lay stretched upon his bed. The old lieadsman was ashy pale, and worn to the Very bone; the ravages of :1 “31’1th malacy were legible in his hollow cheeks and sunken glassy eyes, But although sick and weak of body, his mind was still actin and vigorous as that of one in health, \I‘Vith a quick glance he in ted his son's entrance ; but he uttered no greeting. Gerard took a chair beside his father’s pil- low, sought under the bed-clothes for his thin and feeble hand, and Your 'sigh. . but, remember that the lieadsnian‘s rand submission to His will is the ltentineut, those tears that during lcourage thus long to bear it ; but 1 *our souls might depart together, to pressed it anxiously and affection- atcly. ' Father.3 he cried in an unusual Voice, ‘tell me my doom! The judge has been here. Say, muSt l assume the licadsnian’s office 'l’ i ‘ lily son,’ replied the old man, inournfully, ‘l have done my ut.â€" most, but in vain. The judge will not hear of my vai‘let.’sldoing the duty. Neither gold nor entreatics softequ him. My unhappy son, there is no alternative, Bondsman yen must lieciti‘me !’ Although Gerard had foreseen his fate, this coiifii‘iiiatioii, destroying the last ray of hope, was a lei-- l‘ll)lt} shock. A cold sweat broke out upon his forehead, and be con- vulsively squeezed his father’s hand. But the emotion was of brief duration, and lie relapsed into his habitual calm dcjcction. t'l‘o-innrrow 1," he exclaimed after a: short pause, ‘fatlii'l‘, to-mort'ow destroys my last hope of a future happier than the past. a fellowsci'catui‘c, ’i‘onnoi‘row the day of a life of agony. Thence- ftil‘thl'tl I am a hired tiiurdcrerl’ ‘hly soiil' said the old heads-- man aiixniuely but firmly, ‘What must he must, and against des- tiny ’tis vain to striv'e, It were sin to deceive you. lie prepared for a joylcss and weary existence. lot there is a God abcvc, takes account of human snilln‘iiigs, to repay it in llis own good time. tion of his father’s SDCt’ltJllr-lllf.‘ his ear. lie replied as it'le fad heard nothing, ' ‘I can conceivc,’ he said, ‘my fellowâ€"citizeiis’ hatred of mop-x May I not be called upon any day and every day, tostrike off the head of one of them. and be per- haps innocent? They think the headsman takes pleasure in blood- shed, that lie gloats over his vicâ€" iini ; and yet, if he shrinks at sight ,of the sufferer’s naked throat, if his trembling hands refuse to wield the sword, then, indeed, they slay him with stones, because he is lit) true .lieadsmaii, but suffers himself to be touched by pity !’ , ‘ Often, my son, has this inexpli- cable contradiction struck me.’ thlcthinks, father, ’tis not hard to interpret, llflGll a scapegoat is needed, on whom to pour out the superabund- ant hate and malice ofthe human heart, to serve as a ready butt for Ithe brutal, a safe laughing stock for l } cowards. i whilst a flood of bitter tears coursed TU-niori‘ow ' “It: be t I ll “ll-‘5‘ Llll’ “W hands in the blood ofiSUlf-L’estruction, which he looked v is upon as an eiiViabie lot compared who - _ . linind to the sacrifice. l ‘Father!’ he exclaimed, ‘forgivo Gerard heard but the litter per-'m.v In every society of" shame, shame ! , *Despair carries you too far, Gerard, replied his father with a ‘I appreciate your sufferings â€"too long have 1 endured the like ; is a necessary oliicc, and must be filled. God has allotted it to thee, Christian’s duty. In resignation and humility wilt then find peace,” Peace lgâ€"liave you found it, my V father! is it resignation that has laid you thus prematurely upon» the bed of sickness? Were they from the ,springs of peace and con- twcnty long years you shed upon your son's head? You have had feel not such strength. Oh, that find. mercy and peace before the judgment seat of the Most High !â€" But no; lam young and healthy, and grief does not killâ€"at least not asl would have it. But, praise be to heaven, the man who fears not death is ever master of his destiny !’ The headsnian raised himself in his bed, and drawing his son to- wards him, embraced him tenderly, over his cheeks, worn and wrinkled by sorrow rather than by years. ‘0 Gerard !’ he said, ‘.my be- loved son, can you cherish thoughts of suicide, and delight in the sin: fol project’l \Vliat! would you preccde‘it'ic to the tomb, leavingme to drag out in solitude my few re- maining days of misery? Is this kind, Gerard? is ih‘generous, un- ScIfisli'! Think of Him who for our sakes bore a cross, cdmpai'ed to “which iliiiie is of a featlicr’s weight, Bear it, in imitation of Him, pa: tieutly and humbly. So shall we meet hereafter in that bright and blessed world where persecutors are not, and where the wearyth rest !’ These touching and pious words made a deep impression upon Ger- ard. le reproaclied himself for his egotisin, and his whole feelings underwent a sudden and total change. All that day and (Non- liad nursed thoughts of to the long career of blood pre- scribed to him by the cruel laws of his country. , ithcre are ten blanks to one prize. blessing be upon thee.’ with a coolness resulting long habit, all Gerard’s apprehen- his instructions. (To be concluded in our next.) FACTS FOR FARMERS. If you invest money in tools, a then leave them exposed to curityâ€"a dead loss in both cages. lfyou invest money in books and never drawing either principal or interest. V and properly care for th do kitchen work. tools to work with. slaving her as to crush her energies and break her heart. _ if you invest your money in a fine house and do not. cultivate your mind and taste as to adorn it with intelligence and refinement it is as if yoif wore broadcloth and a silk but to mill. If you invest your money in fine clothes and do not wear them with dignity and case, it is as ifa plough- man were to sit at ajeweller's table to make and adjust fourâ€"springs. lfyou invest your money in strong drink it is the same as turning hun- gry hogs into growing cori‘ifield-x: ruin will follow in both cases, lfyou invest your money in ever new wonder that flaming circulars proclaim, it is the same as buying tickets at a lottery office where V If you invest your money in the l'-‘ last novel.” it is the same- as em- And now, out of ploying a tailor’s dandy to dig your love to his dying father, he must potatoes.â€"â€" Valley Farmer. abandon the idea, and cling to an existence he viered with the deep- est loathing! It cost a severe cf- fort, but generosity and filial duty finally prevailed, and he made up his \VOl'tlSâ€"llCCtlleSly spoken. I forgot not senseless and cruelly . . : s - .l .2' t . concluding words of conilortcscapcd my duly ‘0 )0“: an“, b‘me SUC!‘ is your desire, I will ascend the scaffold and do my oflice firmly, horrible though it be. Let shame and scandal fall on those who force me to a work so repugnant to my nature. Fear not, my father, but'that I will strike the blow ‘with a veteran‘s coolness, and bathe my hands in my brother’s blood calmly as ever butcher in that of unresistiiig lamb. l have said it; the sin is not mine, but their-swim compel me. \Vecp no more, fa. thci‘! thy son will become heads- man; aye, sad with a headsn'ian’s lieart'f ' Those who, ll‘fll‘lllg this bold speech, should have discerned in it a strong and sudden resolution, 110 be afterwards borne out by the .deeds of the speaker, would have deceived themselves even as Gerard deceived bo.li himself and his father. It was but one of those fleeting . lashes of determination which persons wavering in an alternative - . ,of terrible evils Sometimes 0' 'hit, But, fatliCi‘tâ€"is there! all! . The resolution was dissipated with | i as! an accomplice ofman’s injustice, and you loved me the more when you found how muchI needed love to save me from despair. And truly, Without thee, my sufferings had row I must strike off a man’s head upon the scaffold.’ ‘ Have a care, then, Gerard l5! replied Franz coolly ; ‘if you miss _ your stroke they will stone vou as! long Since ended in the grave ; for they did headsman Hansken. ' How- I no longer had faith in anything ever, in case of mishap, there is or save in the justice of God, and that man at least will stand by vou to the‘ He reserved the compensation in a last.’ ' i better world, Men persecute me The young lieadsman looked like one accursed; the blood you mournfully at Lina, and approached have Just now wiped was shed by the door, a tear trembling on his .110 possible outlet, no means ofi the sound of the words it dictated. These, however, answered their chief purpose, by carrying joy and cciisolation to the old man’s heart. ‘ l am weary, my son,’ he said, ‘yet will lgivc thee a brief word escape, unthought of or untried? Is; my fate inevitable‘vmust I steep, myself in blood 'l’ ‘My son,’ said the headsman,” *there is no remedy. See'yon- ll ‘ I ' 1 . 7 3 .i l l ‘ - u . ‘49} bW!‘ 19!! me b) ll!“ Juuge-‘r‘ of advice, the trait of long ex- lt is open at the page that seals thy , pericacc, ' '1‘.O,,,,(,,.,.(,“.a when you doom !’ mount the scaffold, look not at Gel‘al-d )‘Gild; lllel] ~“18:1le lnnb; ‘he Ucea“ eyes book violently on the ground. ‘ a 1 “r|,‘ r _ ' . . . " . - their lmlred. Butl little care for eyelid. ButLinathrewherselfpase pain of body; blest with thy lovc, sionately on his neck. ' l l he cried, ‘that sentenecd 1116,.demned'wmn, llvhlltil 3““ l” “‘3 “willch “(Hill’s ‘01 steadily and carefully. If the head d ‘19 000- Snobbs and robs Nobb‘s fobs. an deal your blowlsays mantis, the worst for llobb’s jobspamining the chain- of reasoning by IS IT SOl- Somebody, we don’t know who, and it makes no difference, thus lwariis young men to look out for the women : "‘ Young man! keep your eye peeled when you are after the we- men! Is the pretty dress or form attractive? Or a pretty face eveni Flounc’es, boy, are no consequence. A pretty face Will grow old. will wash off. The sweet smile of the first will give way to the scow-l of the termagent. The neat form iwill be pitched into calico. Anoth- er aiid far different being will take the place of the lovely goddess, who smiles sweet and cats sour candy. Keep your eye peeled, boy, when you are after the .women. If the \liitle dear is cross and scolds at her i l mother iii the back room, you may be sure that you will get particular fits all around the house, if she apologises for washing dishes you will need a girl to fan her. If she blushes when found at the wash-tub with her sleeves rolled up, be sure, sir, that she is of the ccdfish aristo: c "acy, little breeding and little sense. If you marry a girl who knows noth- ing but to commit woman slaughter on the piano, then you have got the poorest piece of music ever gotten up. Find one whose mind is right, then pitch in. Don’t be hanging around like a sheep thief, as though you were ashamed to be seen in day ItilllC, but Walk up like a chicken to the dough, and ask for the article like a man.” A I’vapid and emphatic recital oftlie following is Said by a provincial paper to That is, land f‘fiiohb‘s subs. l putting your inoncy into a bank, but once. same as dressing your wife in silk to once. their value, it is the same as putting a his meaning, . good band into the field with poor fcl mode of communicationâ€"cannot be an infallible cure for lisping :â€"-llobbs Waking 3911505? A _ r i ‘ d M a. - meets Siiubbs and Nobbs; Hobbs bobs to lllelCSS-i COnClUSIODS l0 WlHCh any con use you, an , matte you faltei.â€".~. swims and N0bi,,~; Hobbs not), with one may most certainly arrive who man was not made to shut up his Whilst the Old man lllus Spfllica mind in itself; but to givcit voice 1mm and exchange it for other minds. self on his knees before his father, amount bf {bought within us, as in to. declare his inability to carry 00! the poWer ofbringing it out. Aman of more than usual intellectual vigor, may for want of expressmn, bc a without significance in so- cipher _ . And not only does a map, in- ctety. 'fluenco others, but‘ he greatly aids his own intellect by giving distinct nd and forcible utterance to his thoughts the We understand ourselves better, our weather, it is the same as loaning conceptions grow clearer by the money to a spendthrift without 80- very effort to make them clear to others, Our social rank, too, depends a never read them, it is the same as good deal upon our power of utterâ€" The principal distinction be- tween what are called gentlemen and the vulgar, lies in this, that the If you invest money in fine stock latter are awkwiird in manners, and and do not feed ane protect them. are cspectally wanting in propriety, em, it is the clearness, grace, and force of utter: A ‘man who cannot open his lips without breaking a rule of gram, If you invest your money in choice mar, without showing in his dialect fruits and do not guard and give or brogue, orluncouth tones his want them a chance to grow and prove of cultivation, or Without darkening by a confused, unskill- iake the place to which, perhaps, his If you invest your money in a native good sense entitles him. To good farm and do not cultivate it have intercourse with respectable well, it is the same as marrying a people, we must speak their lan- good wife and so abusing and 'Cn- gougeâ€"Charming. WONDERS OF THE CREATED UNIVERSE. The faculty of. Sublimity in con. junction with that of, Marvellous- ness, or, as it is often called, Spiri- tuality, enable a man to appreciate such subjects as cannot be measured or comprehended by calculation, or the reasoning faculties. Calculation will solve a problem, and the result may be a row ofa hundred figures ; but who can tell by reason how much they mean! It is quite im- possible. to comprehend them. They must be divided, or presented in some comparative manner. The following speculations of Herschel will illustrate the point in question ; “ What more assertion will make any one believe that in one second of time, in one beat of the pendulum of a clock. a ray of light travels over 192,000 miles, and Would therefore perform the tour of the world in labout the same time that it requires to wink our eyelids, and in much , less time than a swift runner QCCU: pics in taking a single stride-i What mortal can be made to believe, with: our demonstration, that the sun is almost a million times larger titan the earth ; and that, although so re- mote from us that a cannon ball shot directly toward it, and main- taining its full speed, would be twenty years in reaching it, it yet Paint affects the earth by its attraction in an appreciable instant of time Who would not ask for demonstras tion, when told thata goat’s wing,in its ordinary flight, beats many bun.- dred times in a second; or that there exists animated and regularly organized beings, many thousand of whose bodies laid close together would not extend an inch? But what are those to the astonishing truths which modern optical in- quiries lravcdiscolsed, which teach us that every point ofa medium through which a ray of light passes is affected with a succession of periodical movements, regularly rc- cruiting ate ual intervald, no less than five hundred millions ofmillious of times in a single second! That it is by such movements connected with the nerves of our eyes we see; nay, more: that is the difference in the frequency of their recurrence which affects us With a sense of the diversity of color. 'That, for in- stance, icquiring the sensation of redness, our eyes are effected 482,000,000 of times; ofyellownes, 542,000,000 oftimes; and ofyiolet 707,000,000 'of times per. second. Do not such things sound more like the ravings of‘mad men than the sober conclusions of people in their There are, “never- will only be at the trouble of ex- which they have been obtaiiied.’ _ Speech is one of our grand distinc- , l ' f sions returned'with redoubled-vio- [ions from the brute, Our power stranger] to. #1013. .chW 0|. a (limit =lence, and he longed to throw him- over otherslies no, so much in me among t rem. «to not iere we ' ' who would have known of their Tim “N raw spam-“Thicket: itl -- for th dollars a year I buy a sea- son ticket to this great Globe Thea- tre, whose scene shifter is Time, h n is- rung down, by: and whose curtai death. Such thougts will occur-to. me sometimes as] am tearing off:- the wrapper of inv newspaper, Then. suddenly that otherwise too often vacant sheets becomes invest- ed lorflme a Strange kind of awe. [,ook! Deaths and marriages, no: ticc of inventions, discoveries, and books, lists of promotions, of killed, wounded, and missing; news of- fires, accidents, of sudden wealth, and as sudden poverty. 1 hold in my hand the end of myriad invisible electric conductor, along . which. tremble the joys, sorrows, wrongs, triumphs,- liopcs, and despair: of so many men and women everywhere. So'that upon that mood of mind which seems to lSOlalC me from mankind as a spectator of their pup- pet pranks, another supervenee, in which I feel that I, too, unknown and unheard of, am yet of some im- port to my IeliOWS. For. through my newspaper here, do not families take pains to send me, an entire marriage? And, strangest of all, is not this singular person anxious to have .me know that he has received a fresh supply of dimity broisgins 7 But to none of as does the present [even for a moment discerned as . such] continue miraculous. We glance carelessly at the sunrise, and get used to Orion and the Pleiades. The wonder wears off, and _to-mor- row this sheet, in which a vision was let down to me from heaven, shall be a wrappage to a bar of soap, or the platter for a beggar's broken Victuals,â€"-.,,Tamea Russell Lowell. Botvrzns’e Squires or “ THE, Gianni; Sp.ivE.-”-â€"-Thc original sta- tue of ‘ The Greek Slave.’ the cele- brated work by Hiram Powers, ex- ecuted in the purest Carrara marble, was diaposcd of by public auction, by Mr. Phillips, at his great room, in New Bond Street, London, on Thursday. This beautiful figureâ€" reprcscnting an historical factâ€"the exposure ofa young and beautiful Greek Girl for sale in a Turkish Ba. zaar, has won the admiration of the. first artists of the day, and anatom- ists have added their testimony to. its marVellous correctness and truth- ful representation of female beauty. The expression is that of extreme dejection, mingled with shame at be-, ing so exposed, It was executed expressly for its late owner, and was exhibited at the Great EXlllbl’. tion of 1851, where it gained unis versal admiration. It was now ad- judged to His Grace the Duke of Cleveland at the price of 1,800, guincasi NW-.. -..~__. _...._.. BIANNERS.â€".â€"Y0ung folks should be mannerly, but how to be is the question. Many goodboys and girls, feel that they cannot behave to suit themselves in the presence of COD]! pany. They are awkward, clown-. fish, rough. They feel timid, ‘bashe fat, and self-distrustful, the, moment they are addressed by a stranger or. appear in company,‘ There is but one way to get over this feeling, and acquire easy and graceful manners, that is, do the best they can all the time, at home as well as abroad, Good manners are not learned so much as acquired by habit. They grow upon us by use. We must be courteous, agreeable, civil, kind, gentlemanly, and womanly at home, and then it will become a second na- ture to be so everywhere. A course, rough manner at home be; gets a habit of roughness which we cannot lay Off, if we try, when we get among strangers. The most agreeable people we have ever- known in company, are those that, are. ost agreeable at home. Home is tie school for all the best things, M The Two Sexes.â€"-'l‘liere is nearly ill: ways something of nature’s own gentility ll“ all young woman (except, indeed, when they get together and fall a gigging}. It sliames as men to see how mucli sooner they are polished into convsntional shape than our rough masculine angles. A vulgar. boy requires Heaven knows what assiduity. to move three steps, I do not say like a. gentleman, but like a boy with a soul in him; but give the leasr advantage of- society or tuition to a peasant girl, and a hundred to one but she will glide into re- finement before the boy can make a bow without upsetting the table. There is sentiment in all women; and that give; delicacy to thought, and taste to manner, with men it is generally acquired; an offspring of the intellectual quality; not as with the other sex, of the moral. A capital story is told in the Yarinouth Register of a grave divine on the Cape, not long since, who awoke from a com- fotable nap in hisciiair, and discovered his aiiiialile halpineet in the performance of an art for which Gov. Marcy once made a charge oftifty Cents to the state of New York, in other words, mending his pantaloons. Inspired with a love of furl which seldom affected him, he inquired, ‘ Why are you, my dear, like the evil ad; versary Spoken of in Scripture ?’ Of“ course she was unable to discover any reg semblance. ‘Because,’ said he, “while the husr’xoid-nnm slept, you sowed the taxes

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