Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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At night, t hu.tr opiivvoi Id in all awukc, nil tremulous with lilb l?r|d light. Tlio streets within the wall are thronged an J gav. Then the ladies of condition go shopping and tbero voluntas crowd the streets. The fair inmates, disdaining to descend, are waited on by f un iliar, yet courteous shopmen, Spaniards of old Spain, and masters of that Courteous familiarity, in which, as in so many graceful, traits, the Moor still triumphs in.the heart of One feels the Orient too, in the equanimity with which the dignified dealer in geuuiuo Regalias, or wonderful fans, condescends to waive a trifle of forty or fifty per cent, on the original price he lmd asked for his admirable wares. And do you not seem no sec that i*fcompnr|blo lady of Bassoruh, to who the young sift morchant gave such long credit ajul lqanod ?uch large sums, on the mere st^urity of her magnificent eyes, when you hear the stately and sounding adulation with which these Peninsular tradesmen ply their customers, adroitly puffing not their g torts, hut the fair buyers thereof! The cestuii j ejaculations which burst from the li?> ..f ?t.~ t> ...1 .1 it . m liiv j cniiiu i. uiii'Ki, mien uii'jf iinti beheld themselves surrounded b)' the uuvuiled ftiuw of *a London drawing-room, arc tho d:iily license of the young Habanero, rfbr do the native Indies take any offence at Uncomplimentary nonsense which salutes their passage through the streets. But I shall not forget the mixture of alarm and indignat ion with which a northern lady of inv acquaintance, sallying from tho hotel door for her first volante expedition, heard herself a:1d rowed by two youths, who took off their hats in passing, and exclaimed, i:Go with God! lovely and beautiful American ! Long live your loveliness, and long live America!' Vet as slio chanced t% bo pretty, and as America is by no meamhuipopujar with the Creoles, she grow quite accustomed to such salutations, before tho'ride was over, and even submitted with a tolerably good grace to receive the information from a waiter at the cafe, where she stopped to take an ice, "that tho ices of the beautiful ladies had been paid for by a Cabellero who had gone out!" At night, too, the daughters of the middling classes, arrayed in their best, stand behind tire gratings of tho huge ground floor windows, guiltless of glass, and gaze out up on tho buay street, while their dowdy mammas, in the easiest undress, rock slowly in the huge butacas, or arm chairs, which are always arranged it) two parallel lines from the trout windows. The promenaders without, so narrow are the sidewalks,almost brush the dresses of the young ladies within, yet the wax-women who so ohlingly load the fashions in the shop windows of Broadway and Washington-street, are not more impassive under the stare of rural wonder or delight than are these Creole damsels under the hold g aze oLnutive criticism or foreign admiration, to which they are nightly subjected. How txmnurc mis <n iiu iiiu commerce in billet doux, I need not say; and as the windows are generally somewhat bowed, 1 have even witnessed exchanges of a more tender nature, made through the gratings. At night, the Plaza de Armas is in its glory. Tito Plaza de Arntas is not so long as llvde Park, neither docs it at all resemble the battery ; and those wise people who disdain Praehenfels for its little likeness to Anthony's Nose, ami despise Windermere becauso it is but a teacup beside the great wash-tub of Lake Erie, find the Plaza de Armas neither fair not pleasing. Yet itseetni to me achnrm ing place, with its picturesque frontiers of southern building, and its citadel of marble quiet, when the not noon broods above its b!lent pulins, and still, dreaming, odorous flowers. A charming placo, suggesting re- j collections more charming still of lovelier] places, of the gardens of King Agib, and of | the courts wherein "Ganem, the distracted ' Slave of Love," recited extemporaneous verses to the dark-eyed Alcolomb. And at night the Plaza de Armas has new charms of it un II. Then the regimental bands gathered around the conspicuous marble statue of Ferdinand VII, discourse most passionate music*, then, moving groups of ladies in mantillas and cabalieros, (alas that I must write it!) in black dress coats and white pantaloons, checker the rich moonlight on the marble pavements,and swarthy slaves glancing with oruainents of silvei'and gold,lean over the low walls, bandying their chuckliug wit in their strange negro Spanish : and half hidden in the broad shadows of the buildings round a-1 bout the Plaza, dark-eyed Alcolombs receive j the homage of ineeker and less ecstatic Ga-' noms, oiuuouj besides th<ve wonderous vehicles which, to the lady of Havana, are gondola and throne, fauteui! and palanquin at once. At 0 o'clock the hands march off the ground. The volantes follow, and the aimless masculino world repairs to the cafes.? The ciifos are stately squares of marble coluins, .open in the center to the uirs of heaven and refreshed wrth tire splashing of foun-. tains. There the representatives of half the nations of the world are to he found, the heavy mustaches of the Spanish dragoon,and tire ruddy clean-shaven visage of the English middy, equally active in the discussion of all manner of new and fragrant oompouuds, cool with northern ice. and aromatic with the life of tropic fruiu. There oysters are a costly luxury, and pineapples are a drug, and nobody reads tlio newspaper. An uproarious confusion of tongues, the continual ringing from the little silver braziera, which the unwearied waiters clatter down upon the marble tables in answer to the perpetual cries of Candela \ Candela!" I Fire Fire! ) which echo through the building, and a ceaseless movement to and fro in the bright gas-light j distinguished the world of men within.?- j Without, the ladies in their volantee take ices, and A little more gallantry. ... The celebrated E. P. Christy, of negro delineator notoriety, has withdrawn from the bu-iiK'ss, having made nu independent fortune. Don't T)lspaift.?If you slip down, justget up. A stput heart is as sure to finally weatli er the gale, as n pretty girl is to bring down the man of her cuotoe. V &l)c (Sitfa-prisf. (Biaia3KtS'v^aifoSbia> flfc ? Jriday Morning Aug. 25, 1854. r . AGENT*. * f ' X&! E. W. CARR, W. cor. of Wolnnt and Tltird-tLi Philadelphia, ia our authorised Agent.- > A. M. PCOEN, Fair-new T\ O., Grcepvillo Wot WM. C. BAILEY, Wallace'* Factory, Spartanbtwg. W. W. SMITH, Merritevillo, Greenville District. To Correspondent* Persons writing for our paper arc requested, ! If they arc news articles, to send them In before they bccomo old. A word to the wise, Ac. AVumtas.?Yon will jdeaso eve use us for the liberty wc have taken in-curtailing and otherwise changing your article. We did so in order to find room for it J H. C., KnoxviUe Venn.?Wc have 'answered your letters, sent the papers to Wntertown Ohio, us you ordered?likewise to yourself. The fault is not ours. ' A NEW POST OFFICE. A Pout Office has been established in this District, called Cottage Hill, and T. Henry Stokes, Esq., appointed Past Master. i ?- - ? ... ...... DISTINGUISHED ARRIVALS. Ilis Excellency Gov. Mannino, Iluti. J. L. Oftn, Col. J. B Watts, Col. J. O'II.vslos*, Gcu. McGowan, anil many other distinguished citizens of our State, havo beou in our village for several dnys. TYGER RIVER ASSOCIATION. Tins body held its annual meeting at Berea church, five miles above Greenville village, commencing on Friday last. The same oflicers were re-elected. Quite a representation from the different churches composing the Association were in attendance, who reported many of them to be prospering and in a cheering condition. On Saturday but few, aside from the delegates, attended upon its deliberations, owing to the continued rain from Friday. At noon however, the clouds dispersed, and bv appointment Rev. Thomas 8thadi ev, of N. C.. proceeded to preach to those assembled near I the otaud. It was quite a cold water sermon, ! and we were delighted to hoar of the rnpj id nrogi e*s of tempernnco principles beyond ! the mountains, lie represented quite an ! agreeable change in this respect in the j minds of the people iof his section. Not owing, however, to the strong powers of a liquor law, but the gentlo teachings of n moral and religious persuasion. Clod grnnt that a like influence was visible in other portions of our common country. After an intermission of an hour or so, the services wore continued by Rev. J. G. Williams, (a young and promising gentleman attending the University cf this place,) who was followed by Rev. T. D. Covin, in an exhortation replete ! with christian thought and sentiment. Hundreds were in attendance upon the exercises of Sunday. They came from all quarters. The day was pleasant, and many ! from our village availed themselves of an | opportunity to be present. The crowning ! sermon of the day, so far as we may judge, was delivered by Rev. J. G. Landrcm, on the subject of Missions, after which a collec?: ? .1 ? ?... miii was uuven up ior uie aia ot ^lissions.? Several others preached during the day, bul their names we havo forgotten. The proceedings of the Association were gone through with great unanimity and oneness of feeling. A spirit of Christianity pervaded their deliberations, and marked kindness, brotherly bearing and courtesy distinguished its actions. ? ! *? THE REVIEW AT TONEY'S FIELD. Although not compelled to attend the Review on account of our being an official or any other circumstance, yet like many others we went merely to be going, and to be there. Arriving at the placo of rendezvous, we immediately set off for the nearest watering place, where wc were informed one uwk4? esteemed Representative, Hon. J. L. Onn, was addressing the assembled crowd. Unfortunately we were prevented froru hearing only the concluding portion of the gentleman's address. lie represented the proapects of our country in a prosperous condition, and the South especially in the ?iijoyinc-n} of rights long denied her?that she had lcos cause of complaint against the government than at any other period sine? his connection with Federal affair#. Every one seemed pleased with hi* address, and proud to know that they have such a noble and talented statesman for their defender and advocate among the representative* of the nation. He declared hiioself a candidate for re-election, and will no doubt be returned to Congress without opposition. Aa he remarked in the conclusion of his speech this is the highest compliment which might bo shown him?and oouid ask nothing more at tho hands of a grateful oonstituenqr. Soon the " spirit-stirring drum " called tbe people to arm*, and from *11 quartern might be heard tbe criea of sargeahtf and other nbn-oonimisaiosted officers, * Ob! yea I- Oh! 1 yet! all who belong to Captain So and Bo's 1 company jparadc here /" They were qniekl"* \ * JR*' r V and chcunistaneeof gioriouaAvaf" marc-bin to the brooimedge fit-Id, whdro with mud difficulty they werafiwined Into a atniiyh line. Then catn? thr'^ftlonet' and staff, win presented a brilliant appearance, styx>nglcontrasting with- that "cifthw alignment Mucli ptniso was bestowed upou the Colon"! i forlhe eoimoia^etu-like manner w it li w hi--l: :lie diseb-ogvd hi . ornniuaudsL Muj^r-Gcn-1 ! j oral S^Tcvonva xt igotKer with'"Mi igadier^len. 1\ . IIa uitiaoN and staff appeared upon the field I and passed a reviyw of tlie troops, vnfbr 1 which the}* vfcro addrefM^ ! McfJowAN abd Col'. \V. k' tiLJJ* Tl.(*j. former Ukep nuiff a llfllldi\in,faw 'hf'iV 1 present tuilitip. systeiji, and, as n matter of-11 couroe, complimenting liis u.brother officers :< and fellow-soldiers " for the handsome mari I net in which they had in theirisevenU enpae- j ities discharged their duties. IIe ,wenJ ,*o' far as to accuse them, of presenting a l>elfer j display?executing tllfe various evolutfqpv \* with more alacrity, and Laving undergoing a*' , longer and more tiresome review, than any i Kegiinent which he had had the pleasure of, reviewing in the First Brigade. Col. J&s-, i lkv, in liU usual fluent and happy style jmK i ! dressed the troops, ou behalf of tlio Com- 1 inander of ilio Kegiinent. Owing to the i oppressive Lent of the day, the speeches'* were made short, for fear of fatiguing 4he J soldiers. TUo speaking having closed, they |1 were quickly plivced in the InpiO* of their j 1 captains, who as quickly marched them off * the HiMd. * '' 1 ^ " ' j Then eanifc a jovial scene. ' Men and hor 1 scs were scattered, hort dr "combat, over the j woods and fields. But the moat fun was .i :? - i ??J i miMQ nv mti ; utinureas were enjoy-' ing themselves at the expense of tl)o W^v j , generous-hearted candidates present, wliofiir; imbed the critter in any quantity. The., in-,' i tluence which tho aforesaid is known to-cx-j. j ort, soon manifested itself, nntl fighting^n^ ;: the consequent result, hut we are glad U 'al?; ! that less fighting was going on than waaev-f : er known before at that place up>11 a like I < ,' occasion, although perhaps more of the in-11 i ecntive was placed nj>on the board. ' 1 , j There is quite a feeling pervading the ranks J of the people, strongly in favor of a repeal 1 of our malitia laws. Under existing state of: < ! things, it would pertinps be 4b*9 4 'total abandonment to take plnee?provided 1 < the Legislature would provide for the cqcour-1 agement of volunteer companies, to which ' 1 1 the Stato can only look at present with hon-1 i I or and for any degree of protection. The I 1 reviews were continued on Wednesdhy.fttid Thursday at Huiton'u. <. ThK SfT-OLASH. This is * ni.wi liftlrt .Urtii hailing from Columbia, published semi-j i moiitlily, at 25 cent* per quarter. It :ha? j { quite an independent tone, speaks knowing-1 1y uj)on *ome things. yet from the name* of1 I its editors being kept secret, we are almost j ] inclined to tliiuk it an exponent of u Knp>v-' 1 Nothingisiu." It is free from all vulgar jiersonnlitioa, nnd ?c chewrfidtf i? upon 1 ' t our exchange list. ' j ; CcflrcdfM^ific* of ine ?Qk'tyrw.j, , l'JD( yikilo"?Our Ccnutlrry?Columbiana 'I <t<t, v ; >?. ' < * j ;! CotvMUiA, Aug. 22d 1654. 1 Dear Enterprise :?It is said that a dis tingutshed divine once preached an able sermon on "Nothing." Your renders would be j , U-ttcr pleased pcilmps if no were gifted with . . that power of calling tangible object*--of i .1 bringing practical iclkcllon*?"de nih?V>." | Especially at the pro.-enl Ht^W > Jvion wr/jil.j j such powers be called into vcqoisitkm. <Onr I city may be fraicrscd from one en'? to the other ami yet we hoar of no huir-hrcfldch.escapes, romantic in cub uts of fca'ful accidents.1 rit?" 4 V ' ' ii ( IVIjtics and Railroads are ptr te, the most 1, popular topics of ccnvcrsatioft. Of the first ?<j are unwilling to say anything,fordiv,era j I good reasons-?of the second nothing moi could say would be very interesting/'- ,B ^ | IIttw then, Mr. Enterprise, would you (i-lte jII to take a short walk to the beautiful, sp^t,, which will soots be "our city of the silent*!"'} 'j Passing tlie Armory and Arsenal, we pro-1 cccd northward, and sooti reads Boundary 8treet, on the northern side of which the: Cemetery is situated. Bending ourwny to-1 wards the rough water* of the Cuogafee we 11 quickly eotno in sight of the- upper pert of the Cemetery ghxind*; but the U*t riew is 1 front a point on the Greetmllo mid Columbia '! Rail I toad which passes through tlx lower .j portion of that "consecrated ground.'' The ' I R. R. embankment w hern nearly fifty feet hence wo arc enabled to sec at a glance ' ' the surrounding region. To the weal, we 1 view the broad Saluda, and far beyond it, ' j the high hill* of Lexington. Just below tm, 1 rolls Hrond River separated by a cluster of 1 j beautiful islands from its sister stream the ' | Saluda,and soon they mingle tfieir water* and ' flow calmly onward. Turning our eyes in another direction glittering *pir*H|tf Columbia ' are seen, ami the sound of her town-clock proclaiming the hours, distinctly heard. Such is the noble view from our Cemetery , end benoe it* r ' . Hi*, dale, and v*r*y oi^?4#ji) the Cemetery lands. Aw 'xtrWff # ft K mid. A small strcum runs through It niid mpties into Broad river. Cannot wo confer thatas iin impropriate cmbloin of luiimn life?of the ui iver of time*1 which m burying us onward ( There-isone lent are. vet, that wo wwh c?ueully preserved when the Cemetery is duly ;?jd outfit jii^tlifc thick forest-like groves? *'hiuh.ar^ found in one or two places. Let ilioin leiiiwh, that cool and* refreshing shade may cover the graves of those who have finished the toil and labor of life. Llufd krfc o|her spot* where the gojd? m sun-mine can fall-?tlacrA may be oilier leaves which his beams can gild?but let a solemn shade ever envelope the restling places jf thono. who travelled the dusty road of life ! !u haste, this time, Truly Yours, BAYARD. t For ike Southern Sntorprte*. COMMENCEMENT OF JOHNSON FEMALE i ?> - UNIVERSITY. Mr, Kditf/r:?We Iiojk; sir, that you will allow ais to give to your many reader*, n sketch of the Commencement Exercises of tire Johnson Female University at Anderson. We did not arrivo there until Tuesday evening, and hence had not the satisfaction of hearing the Commencement Ser mon, delivered on Sunday,nor of witnessing the exhibition of the young ladies ou Monday night. Hut we have been informed by some of those who did realize this pleasure, that the sermon, which is almost without a pnrnl lei .exhibiting great profoundness and originality of thought, was delivered in a very forcible and impressive manner to the lulmirntion of all. It was preached by the Rev. Frank Johnson, Pastor of tho Baptist Church in Marietta, On., and a son of W. lb Johnson, D. D. We were likewise informed that the concert on Monday night pasted oft' to the entire satisfaction of the spectator. Tuesday afternoon, at Bolton, we mounted the Iron steed, which was wreathed in smoke, and with his thundering wheels soon carried us safely to the Anderson depot. where wc were greeted with the smiling faces of many, who wore expecting the arrival Df friends. And on Tuesday night we wituauwvl the grandest, and mo?.t interesting oncert that we have ever done before. {Standing (for tho seats were tilled with ladies principally.) in full view of the angelic looking magnets, who wcro upon an elevated roatrum erected in the Baptist Church, dressed in tho white, and seemingly bridal habiliments, which are customary on the celebration of nuptial feasts, beautified by tho reflections of the brilliant luminaries so systematically arranged, their cheeks blooming like the roses of spring, their bright eye> sparkling full of life, like st> many precious gems, their warm hearts no doubt, breathing full with the hope of prosperity and happiness which lio still farther on in the recesses of the future, conscious of their triumphant victory over the nalnitntiucr hearts of tho admiring and wonder striken young men ; we ourselves (tis not flt.angv) were soon, uucon?iously, almost lost in imagination and enveloped in admiring wonder and felt as if we had been transported into u garden, closely allied to that of our tirst parent*. Fortunately for us, those attractive objects had no wings. We hail heard the beauty, graceful manner*, and intelligence of the young ladies of Anderson spoken of by some who had the gift of delineating and thought that it was rather an exaggeration hut we must confess, that we did see a reality of the bright pictmc which had been so graphically portrayed to our minds. In a word, our must sanguine expectations wore more than realized. We feel proud, that there is such a Female University in out State as that of Johnson ; having within its w'alla stub an nbla and learned corps of teachers, and so tnnnv bright intellects upon which to tastow their laUtrs. The concert was opened at 7 1-2 o'clock by Misses K. Rkad and C. Carter, aduiirahlfr" fdaying the Duett called "Variation* from Don Pasqualc." Two other song* having passed cftsrming'y away, an elegantly written ?*?mposition, on the "Destiny of Southern Women" was well read by Mis? KwrtTCuiR. Sweet music again. The next composition 6n orm and Sunshine" wa* read by Miss Kanwir Chapman, which re fleeted honor upon her. Music. Miss Louira T. uurktoa* nest fluently read a fine production on "Iteal and Ideal Happiness.? The delinrhtful Music, omtimial Uinmi il? reading of each composition to the close.? Op "tiarly Prejudice*" by Mia Akk liter wm road to the admiration of the vast multitude. The next, "Franklin, Davy and Fulton" ?u modestly read by the intellectual and beautiful Mi?s Salus Khamk, the otttitncr.U of which were clotlied in select language, liisa Coknclia Bhown gained the applause of the crowd by reading a good composition on "A Dream of Clond Land.*1 Neat, an ingeniously wriUeMkmusiug and practical "Dialogue on Fashion' was well agufc? If Mbii <X irsUDMAV and H. wfcittock. The eighth and last compos* lion, on "Novel Heading." vex\ f'tlfr (being a Junior, jw were all the abovi^ yet when she entered the Senior, she intended to quit the hurtful practice. The brilliant scene was vheeringly elooeii . with the singing of a glee called, "Merrily, Merrily goes the Bark," by u class. The group, then, all dispersed to their several pMces of abode. *' ' Wednesday morning, .0 o'clock. The 'some fair daughters, looking not quite so ' pretty, howcVbr, aa they did on the previous j evening, (yet almost, for we had made too i great an allowance for the flatteriug oaudlu, light) ascended tho rostrum, and tlie exereisee were re assumed with singing by the i vounir Indies, and Prof. WAOtrrArr. frldof <>n " Thought* suggested by Geology," read to the inhnite satisfaction of all, by the unassuming yetnceomplished Miss Mart Earl. Six of the eight last mentioned graduate this term. The closing scene war the univontally applauded address of the Hon. James Tufper, of Charleston, whose wide spread fame as , man of profound erudition, logical reaaoner, md orator, U so well known, both at home ,, and abroad, thut we need only say that his address on Female Education i?*Srithont a parallel on thru subject, and was delivered with such feeling and seal as caused the tears 10 flow freely down the cheeks of almost all > the assembly. Wednesday evening, soon after die brigbtest and fairest image of his Great Original had fallen behind the western hills, hence r enveloping our side of the world in A Uat* gloom, the University hill and building were brilliantly lighted up with candles and lanterns, dispelling the encroaching darkness, and again beautifying the angelic creatures . I as they gleefully poured into the spacious ' room, and commenced their circuitous promenading. Finally, gentle reader, we leave you to infer tho enjoyment we realized, and the amount of intellectual feasting you have i lost by not being there, f N KAMI AS. Furman Universify, Aug. 14,1854. ?? ' ' '* ' Tor tfe? S<mtk?ro BiHryriii A VISIT TO THE TOOQA ANO TAUULAH | , FALLS. i Mr. JStlitor:?Not long since, in oompany with ?on.? * "Wttd the Tococ* and r Taliulali falls iu the upper part of Georgia, i In passing through Anderson, Pickena and , this portion of Georgia, I met with many i acquaintances, and saw many things, although interesting to me, might net be so to > your rendors. But perhaps some of them may have it in contemplation to visit these falls, if so, they would like to know some! thing about the nature of tho eoenery they expect to visit. \ Tho Tocoa falls are situated, in Georgia, about eight milea weet of Jaaaarr's Bridge, on the main rond leuding to ClarkesvilU.?, The Toco* is s smell sirenm, about ten feet wide nrtd tie Inches in depth. It is clear, and glide* gently along,over its pebbly channel, until it tnakea iU lofty and porpondicular leap, of one hundred and eighty-six feet. Now reader, accompany me in your imagination, a .abort distance from the main rond, along the banks of the T->coa, to a , level and jjwdy wed. end heboid <m of the meet lhrety and beautiful M?m wbiob ' 'itntum pwma. \? yob I % niul hear Its gentle foil. After going a little forthef, ahd joining in plain view, roethinlSrl hear you efclaim : 01 W lovely, how beautiful! Look away up yonder whore it starts. Soo<hoot it dtvideo.fthd.seujfeout its thousands of pearly drops. While in tfco centre, its foaming waves, grncoAilly falling, sparkle and gl^tter^n tUe^uu. Here, too, i* the rainbow; distinctly seeu, with its variod and beautiful colors. - ? But this place is no less celebrated for iU comfort, than it is for its beauty. n?W. we arrived here, was excessively warm, but w. thc livt''-v breMU ""Wta th.Wlmg waters, cooletl u.s. Here, also, in the ' cool shadow are rocks, as if nature hod ioncd out seats (or the weary traveller to ? -' ' '' ' **A w ? I ront tmrtn. We remained be?? hr sever?"? Wire, |be?, observing that the rainbow bad changed to the eastern edge of the falls, jre were re-,, minded that the day was wearing ft way.?. Feign would we have lingered longer in tbi*.. delightful spot. But we were made to remember this important truth, that there is ' no scene, however interesting it may be to us, in tbia life, that will not sooo pass away. The next day we visited the Tallulah falls which are situated about fifteen miles north of the Tocoa. I am not prepared to spfesk definitely, as to the size of this stream, but think it mast be six or eight times as large k as tl:o Tocoa. The scenery on tbia stream, including the falj&and rapids, continue About five miles. But the most interesting part nr included in a mile, whieh consists of five falls, the highest being sixty feet. When we arrived hero, we employed a guide, who first lead us down to the verge of an immense chasm; which, be told us, was two thousand feet wide and six hundred j feet deep. At the bottom of this deep chnsin, the Tallulah is winding along at a rapid fall, which makes it appear very much like a rolling body of snow. In passing upthe edge of this precipice, we can hardly imagine a more wild and roinantto sceiicryr u;an is herd presented to the view. {fowlesthe cascades, that a.e roaring below, and thd I u rrrn Kaslna * if tstatow 1 it'Ann f Itnra huge masses of projecting rock*, upon which the beholder may safely stand and gtue into the abyss below. yon become satisfied with the riew from ntwve, yott may decern! to tho edge of tho priucijxil cascade.? ilere Tort cannot hut feel a degree of tcrr?rr when yon consider the situation m which you are placed. A few feet father w??ul?f> ' bring voa into the current of the fhnmhviwg tide, wliich would da*h you in pie??*agjwni?t * the rocks below ; far above your' heads are" masses of rocks which seem ready to fall down upon yon. Ami to mid solemnity to tho scene, a little above yon is the "Parson' Poo!,*' where a minister was drowned some years ago. But this like nearly all natural scenery, cannot be obtained without fatigue. You must therefore, asccud^to the top of the pre cuu uuuuiioa jruur rumoie up tHe stream, wliicli will not be uninteresting, of take a lost survey of what you Wave see*, and leave the place. Ik* 1 thiuk you ca*r not do this without being greatly impressed with tho idea, that this, indeed, ranks among the moat aublime of nature's scenes. % The Blue Ridge Rail Road. Trtt American Bail Road Journal of the ... 5ttl fr*-# ?> i "The Ridge Rail Road {? the worh-, by which the city of Charleston and the Stat* of South Carolina propose to secure to them^elces a portion of the trade of the Mississippi basin. In building this road they . are only acting in obedience to on idea which haa led every city of aay considerable importance, and any one ! W proposed . commercial greatness as its future, to con- . % struct or undertake works of a similar chrac- ^ ter and for similar objects. The valley of the , Mississippi is looked upon as the seat where is to be the greatest duvelopcmeut of wealth, population, and trade on this continent, e*d .-. the possession of the trade as the great ' source of wealth and prosperity of eastern# cities. Between theae and the great valfeyv . the Alleghany range is interposed, which*; , . without artificial avenues, is sufficient obstacle to force this trade to take its naiiiral outlets, the Mississippi and St Lawrence rivers. Wherever this great barrier has been scaled by artificial works, results far exceeding expectation have been realised. This . trade can never be monopolised by one city. Riudl r'Ull /w> ! 1 ' w??wnu>i m wnsiueranie portion, of that lying upon it* own parallel; so that although some may secure more than otbert, from the superior attraction* they possess, all aro certain of that degree of success wbklv justices their undertakings. . Cfrlfllfoon ;BL. I now the only Atlantic city (withtlfe exception of Richmond) that does not possess Hs I appropriate and peculiar railway, extending;, to the MUeUip. i basin. This want she now proposes to supply by ty* constrocrioo of the above rood." k ^ I A Krw 8tat*.?A correspondent of Cleveland Plamdealer, writing from La * Points, on Lake Superior, states that the whHe inhabitants on the shores of the Ink# are*now agitating the question of forming* State separate and apart from thejjM*em or ? ^ ' . ' \? trumpeter at the Battle of Waterloo,) and I prayer by the Rev. Mr. Rick. After which, j a most beautiful song, "Hail! Hail I Smil-, ine Morn" was sung by a class. Thus the' enlivening music continued between the' reading of the following compositions, viz:! First the witty Miss Lavina Brooks read a' judicious comjKwition on "Wit" which showed that her mind had been well disciplined, and was an excellent production. The next, on tlio "Writers of the Reign of Queen Anne," was, with a clear and audible tone, impressively read by the much esteemed MissSAii iK WiiitHiire, to tho entire appro, bation of the attentive assembly. Then came the grand production of tho intellectual Miss Kmmalik Ubu>, ou "Genius, I its Derjds and Fate," which was rend, (or I rather sjMiken) with gTeat animation. The third composition, on "Poetry at the South," a fine production, was admirably read by the fair Miss E. L. IIammono. Miss Anna Nichols, another specimen of wit, talent ?n<1 genius, next read a poem oh 1 ** Southern Times " which excited the admiration of all. The sixth, on " the Distinguished Men of South Carolina," was well read by Miss JosEi'HfWji Hammond, among i those she mentioned were the itr?roortal Caliiocn and Bctlkk?spoke in fine Im.guagc i?f their noble deeds, and urged us It) their imitation. The next composition, on "the< Strong Minded Women of the Past and Present," was, in an easy flowing manner, rcAd by Miss Cora Cauter, whose language, -trie and system evinced no common powers of intellectual endowment. The last, richly plumed and wreathed with the glowing flowers plucked from the brow of the hilt of science by the hand of hor fruitful imagination, was s composition