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Igflf I VOLUME 3. CAMDEN, SOUTH-CA ROLINA, AUGUST 24, 1852. NUMBER 68 H- i ? i ?? gnnn? nMaeoanasagBngnaBa?BnBacamBBBwanswM as I ~ THE CAMDEN JOURNAL, PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AND WEEKLY BY THOMAS J. WARREN. j . . . _ = TERMS. The Semi-Weekly Journal is published at Three Dollars and Fifty Cents, if paid in advance, or Four Dollars if payment is delayed three months. I Tiie "Weekly Journal is published at Two Dollars \ if paid iu advance; Two Dollars and Fifty Cents if pay; w ment be delayed three months, and Three Dollars if not naid till the expiration of the year. | ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the followh. :.nn.fnrmc Vnrnnn S.mnro ffimrfeen lines or les?d in the ^ semi-weekly, ono dollar for the first, and twenty-five cents for each subsequent insertion. In the weekly, \ seventy-five cents per square for the first, and thirty-seven and a half cents for each subsequent insertion. Single insertions one dollar. Semi-monthly, monthly and quarterly advertisements charged the same as for a single insertion. ! rsgT'The number of insertions desired, and the edition to be published in must be noted on the margin of all advertisements, or they will be published setni-week-ly until ordered discontinued and charged accordingly TRUST IN GOD. " What time I am afraid, Ivcill trust in Thee." The billows round me rise and roll, The storms of worldly care L **" Beat heavily upon my soul, And shroud me in despair; I Forsaken, comfortless. betraved. With none to succor me, "Father! what time I am afraid, Then will I trust in Thee!" As feeble as the bruised reed, l Infirm to will or do; Oft working out the ungrateful deed ? 'Twere better to eschew; f How were the sinking soul dismayed, 1 Could it not cry to Thee, " Father, what lime I am afraid, Then will I trust in Thee!" v When hope is faint, and faith is weak, And fears the bosom fill, And I a strong assurance seek That thou art gracious still; I rest upon Thy promised word, To Thine own truth I flee: "Father, what time I am afraid, Then will I trust in Thee!" % When saintly paleness marks my face, And dimness fills mine eye, And, hoping only in Thy grace, r l lay me down to die; If, entering in the vale of shade, Nor sun nor star I sec, ^ "Father, what time 1 am afraid, Then will I trust in Thee!" A JOVIAL FARMER'S EOT. O, a jovial fanner's boy I'll be As fresh as the birds that sing, And carol my merry song of glee Among the flowers of spring. O, I would not live in the crowded town With its pavements hard and grey, With its lengthy streets of dusty brown, And its painted houses gay? Where every boy his ball may bound kUpon his neighbors dome, And ever} shout and every sound Disturb some other's home. The squirrel that leaps from limb to limb In the forest waving high, Or the lark that soars with his matin hymn, Is not more free than I. Then give rne the trade of the farmer's boy From city trammels free, And I'll crack my whip, and cry' who hoy ; O, a farmer's boy I'll be! How to Disperse Musquitoes.?Among the newest books of the season published by Murray, w is "Fortune's Journey to the Tea Countries of China," from which (p. 179,) we take the following useful extract: "Seeing the swarms of musquitocs, our Chinese boatmen asked my servant why he did not go and buy some musquito tobacco. In a few minutes he did so, returning with four long sticks in his hands, costing only two cash each. Two were now lighted and suspended from the roof n 1 T /V. . 01 ine ooat. Ill live minutes every musquuo in in the boat had sought other quarters! and we 0 enjoyed a sound and refreshing sleep. The substance composing these sticks was made with the sawings of resinous woods (mostly from juniper L trees,) and mixed with some combustible matter f to make it burn. A piece of split bamboo three or four feet long is then covered with this substance, as thick as a small cane. This is hooked on to the wall or the roof of a boat. Sometimes the sawdust itself is burnt on the floor. Wormwood is employed for the same purpose." IIow the Franking " Bisis-ess" is Done Ui> _ is W aphinoton.?\\ e see by a statement in the House the other day, from the clerks in the Washington city post office, asking to be allowed extra compensation, and, among other reasons why their pay should be increased, they say that the letters and parcels received from the House of Representatives during two years amounted to the enormous number of C,043,479, weighing ;lit il l..,...U,wl o,.,l utvd.. '. i ! OUC IlimiUIl LllIC*; IIUUUIVU rt?u tiiuUNiiiu pounds! The aggregate number of free letters, <fcc., passing that office, amounts to 10.380,150, weighing near twelve hundred tons. This enormous amount of labor is performed l?y twentyk seven persons, and, during the. Session of (Jun^ gross, compels them to l?c employed sixteen haul's out of the twenty-four. ' 1 .list. XEWTOS: OR, ANOTHER "WARNING AT A "WATERING PLACE. It certainly appeared a most improbable circumstance that any event should occur worthy [ I of being recorded, to vary the even tenor of life j ! which Mr. and Mrs. Norman enjoyed in the j j whole state of matrimony. They wore young j j folks?they had married from affection?and | moreover, their income was more than sufficient ! for all their unaspiring wants ami tastes; and it j : was also a "certainly,'' a great good in these j j days of speculation and going ahead. Charles 1 Norman held a government situation, with a i , small hnt yearly increasing salary; his residence ! was at lVntonville, and his domestic circle com | ! prised, besides his good, meek help-meet, two j little children, and only sister, some years ! Charles's junior; indeed lJab Norman had not very long quitted the boarding-school. Bab and | Charles were orphans, and had no near relatives i in the world; therefore Bab came home to live j with her dear brother and his wife until she had ' a home of her owin?a contingency which people whispered need not he far oftj if Miss Barbara |1 Norman so inclined. This piece of gossip per- j J haps arose from - the frequent visits of Mr Nor-; i man's chosen friend, Edward Leslie?a steady j1 and excellent young man, who tilled an appoint-, * incnt of great trust as well as confidence in an ! I old-established commercial house. Edward Los-( lie was not distinguished for personal attractions ' or captivating manners; but he was an honest, ; /V.AMA1./-.1U l,rtr.v4,./1 f/.IlAtir nt..l CAntifn'A . ' muni), ^v.iii;iv'u?iiuu icu luiUHf unci ov-uriin v j, enough to feel very keenly sometimes that the pretty Barbara laughed at and snubbed him.? 1' Notwithstanding Bab's folly, however, it would j have given her great pain had Edward Leslie j j courted another. He was patient and forbearing; I ' and she fluttered and frisked about, determined | to make the most of her liberty while it lasted.;' "Of course she meant to marry some day," she. ' said, with a demure smile, but it would take a !K long time to make up her mind." |' Charles quite doted on his pretty sister, and * often could not tind it in his heart to rebuke her, i | because she was motherless, and had only him ! and Cary to look to; and Gary's oflice was not to rebuke any one, much less her dear little sister-.' in-law. So Barbara was spoiled and humored, I , while the children were kept in high order?a ' proper discipline being exercised in the nursery, ^ as became a well-regulated and nicely-decorated ' house. Cary thought Bab a beauty, and so did 1 Charles; the young lady herself was not at all 1 backward in estimating her own charms; and it 1 was a pity to see them so often obscured by alloc- 1 tation, for Bab had a kind heart and an affection- 1 ate disposition. One day when Charles returned " home after business hours were over, Bab flew I towards him with an unusually animated conn - |' tenaace, holding an open letter in her hand, and :1 exclaiming: "Oh, dear Charles, read this! You'll j " let me go?won't you? I never was at the sea I' | side in my life, you know; and it will do me j - such a deal ol good. | ' Charles smiled, took the letter, and tapping |f his sister's dimpled, rosy cheek, he said loudly: 1 "I don't Think Lab, that y?u want Mofng good |' to' so tar as health is concerned. The sea-air can-j' not improve these roses." "Well, well, Charles, never mind the roses? . J there's a dear. They only ask mo to go for a j ' fortnight, and I shall .so like it; it will be so nice j 1 to be with one's school-mates at the sea. In-1! i51 and Lucy Combermere are sur't bathers, they ;' say; and as for me, I do believe, Charles, I shall j' drown myself for the love of the sea! Oh, you j1 must let me go?do!" 1 There was'no resisting this coaxing, so Charles 1 said lie "would see about it, and talk the matter |' over with Caroline." ' "Cary thinks it will be delightful for me," ox- |1 plained llarbara; "she's always a good natmvd : darling." And ]>ab felt sure of going, if Charles 1 talked the matter over with Cary; so she ll. w oil')* in an eestancy of joy, dancing and singing, and ;A r . . .V".j ? l.-f-.i'i- . . iv t iorinwun commciiceu preparation, i>\ pumngou j * the faded pink ribbons which adorned her boil- i ' not, Mild substituting gay, bright, now stream. :n. ' * 'J'he invitation in question came from Mrs. j' Conibonnore, who, with her two unmarried j) daughters, were sojourning at a favorite water- 1 ing place?always crowded during the season? ! and where Mr. Comber more, a rich citizen, 1 I could join his family every week, and inhale a breath of pure air. Charles did not particularly x like the Coinbermeres. Mrs. Combei'iin-re was j' a fussy woman, full of absurd pretentions, and | with a weakness for forming aristocratic acquaiii j1 tancc, which had more than once led her into 1 extravagance, ending in disappointment and mor- j !tification. The Misses Combermorc inlieriied ' their mamma's weakness; they were comely dam- j' sols, and expectant sharers of papa's wealth, wlm ' was "very particular" on whom he bestowed his '' treasures. IJell and I.uey had bi'en at school with ; Barbara Xorrnan, and a strong friendship?a ; * school friendship?had boon struck u|> unionist the trio, whom the trench dancing master dc- ' nominated "the Graces." And now Barbara c had received an invitation to stay with them for \ a fortnight, a private postcript being inserted by Miss Bell, to the effect that "Bab must be sure 1 to coine very smart,for there was most elegant j' people there, and such beaux!" 1, Bab went accordingly on Saturday, escorted j by Mr. Combermcro, who always returned o>;, the following Monday. Never before had 'Bah belield so gay a scene; never tiil now had she, 1 looked on the glorious ocean; ncver had she pro- ' menaded to the sounds of su/eh exhilarating music. 1 ler pretty little head was quire bewildered, though in the, midst of all her delight she wishod Ibr Charles, and Gary and the children; tin-re. was such delicious bathing for the tiny ones; such ' with their little spades in the golden j ' sail-Id Innocent happy j^old diners, they! She found Mis. (Jomberincre and the efirls in |( the full s\vini? of sea-side dissipation?quite open- |' house kept, free and easy manners, which at j! homo would not have been tolerated. J hit it ' came only once a year, and they could nll'ord it. Quite established as an inmate, was a tall '1 young gontlcin.m, with delicate moustache, who ) seemed to be on terms of friendly familiarity with < half the aristocracy of the nation. Mrs. Cumber- 1 mere whispered to llab that Mr. Newton was a 1 most "patrician person," of the ''highest connections;" they had met with him on the sands, where he had been of signal use in assisting Mrs. j Comberim-rc over the shingles on a stormy day. I lie was so gentlemanly and agreeable that they < cou'd not do otherwise than ask him in; lie had remained to tea, and since then he had been a : regular visitor. ( Mr. Newton had been at first treated with ) groat coolness by Mr. Comber mere; the latter ?' gentleman did not like strangers, and looked on a moustache with suspicion. 1 hit Mr New-? j ton was so dilll-rcntinl, so unexceptionable in do- 1 porlmciit. and prudent in his general sentiments, i warmly advocating Mr. Comhermere's political opinions, that he had at least won the good oj in-'t ion even of the father of the family. 1'- sides,; i he paid no particular attention to thT> Misses j s Coinbermere; there was no danger of his making i love to them?that was clear: and Mrs. Comhormere, inot!ier-like, felt a little mortified and clnt- grined at such palpable indifference. But when 1 pretty Bab Norman appeared, the case was dif- 1 fc-rent; her brunette complexion and sparkling dark eyes elicited marked admiration from the i patrician Mr. Newton; and lie remarked in an > jff-hand way?solo ?-occ, as if to himself: "By ! - Jupiter! how like she is to dear Lady Mary! * Man vers." Dab felt very much flattered by the 1 comparison, and immediately began to like Mr. [ 1 Newton immensely: he was so distingue, so fas- t cinating, so refined. Bab did not add that he J iiad singled her out as an aspcciul object, of at- t tcntion even when the fair dasliing Misses Com- i bermere challenged competition. J The fortnight passed swiftly away?too swift- I v, alas! thought little Barbara Norman ; for at tl die expiration of the term, Mrs. Cuiiibcrmere ! h lid not ask her to prolong the visit, but suffered e icr to depart, again under the escort of Mr. Coin- c lermore, without a word ol regret at parting, p Yuel Mrs. Ccinbeiinore! she wished to keep Mr. u Newton's society all to herself and her (laugh i h ors! However, the young gentleman .asked i 1< Barbara for permission to pay bis respects to iicr ivhen lie returned to the metropolis; this had n jeen accorded by Barbara, who, on lier return to a rentonvillc, for the first time found that comfort- n tble home "insufferably dull and stupid." Ed- i n ivard Leslie, too?how dull and stupid even he tl ivas, after the chattering perfumed loungers of o lie elysium she had just quitted! Vet Edward v ivas never considered either dull or stupid by com- t X'lcnt judges; but, quite the contrary?a sen- 1 fible, well informed,gentlemanly personage. But, v hen, lie had no great friends, no pat rician weak- n losses, he knew nothing about racing, or bet- t, iii"\ or onorn dance:s. or slanL' in eai r.il. In <J .hurt, lie seemed tlat and insijiid to Kilt, who e :;i<l been compared to the b^autitul Lady Mary J c \Ianvers, l?y the soft and persuasive tongue of Lady Mary Maimer's dear friend. Yet, in her " iocret heart of hearts, Bab drew comparisons hy J 10 means disadvantageous to Edward Leslie.? t Yes," thought Bah, "1 like Mr. Xcwton best by li lie sea-side in summer time, when harp-music d loats on the balmy air; then I should always " like him. if summer was all the year round. Jlul b Lr over, day life, for winter hours, for home, in t diort, I'm sure 1 like Edward Leslie best?I'm ^ aire L love cdward Leslie;" and Bab blushed and t> .csilated, though she was quite alone. Cary istened good uaturedly to all Bab's descriptions c >f the happiness she had enjoyed: and Cary b houirht, from all J'?:il> said, that Mr. Newton j t> mist be at 1? a>t some great lord in disguise.? I v -lie felt <|iiite nervous at the idea of his coining | ,o such an humble house as theirs, when he talk-, il <1 of parks, and foiirs-in-liand, and baronial balls, j v is tilings witli which lie was familiar, and re- li d as mailt rs ot course. 1 ary hoped mat t Jharlcs and I'M ward Leslie would bo present e vhen Mr. Newton called, because I hoy wore fit o associate with royalty itself. ' 'ary had a very s: iisinblc opinion of herself-?sweet, gentle soul! c ..'harks ot'ton wished his dear sistor l>ab might a :losoly resemble her. At length, JVU Comber- j< mre wrote to say that they were about return- h ng to town: and Mr. Newton declared he could h i<?t remain behind. 1 tab's heart fluttered and ie alpitated at each sound the knocker gave, and ; o lie was thankful that Can's cousin, Miss Ward, h was staying with them, to call attention oil' from w icrself. tl Miss Ward was an accomplished, charming wo- t< nan of middle age, who for years had resided in p he Karl of St. Miner's family as governess? w jrcatly valued lbr her many estimable (pialdies. r? N'ot. being in robust health, she had absented icrself for a short season from her onerous du- a ics, and and in her dear friend and cousin's e? IllllslV KoIIo'iii Iillil i il ,t *lllif*il .Illi.tt Olid I'.illoVMt il 111. I \\ diss \V;ir.| often t<iiuiil difficulty in repressing a ii smile at J Sub's superfluous graces and animated c< jest u res ; but il was a kindly smile, fur tin* stnto- t; y Conveiitionalilies amongst which sin: usually f existed, rendered these trails of less reliued 111:111- 0 tors rather refreshing than otherwise. M:.,s 11 ^ ard was out when Mrj, Cotnbermigi/s i'?jni >ago drove up to M f. Gorman's door; and that ai'10' lady, W'An her daughter Hell, accompanied I 1) Mr. i,i wtun, made their wav upstairs to Mrs. a ^'''mail's drawing room. Mrs. Coiubct'iuerq was p always astoundiuglv grand and patronising when a she honored Cary with a callMrs. (.'umber- u mere liked to call upon folks whom she deiiomi- a nated inferiors?to impress thorn with an over- a whelming idea of her importance. Hut 011 the simple minded literal Cary, this honor was lost, she received it. with such composure and uneon- 1: scions placidity; on Habit produced, indeed the (J ilesircd el feet; but whether it was Mrs. Comber- p mere's loud talking and bonding, or Mr. Now- t tun's easy negligence and patronizing airs, that ,s caused her to color and hesitate, il is not possi Mo to ili'liiie. was ii"t herself; :nul she l?o- < [j:in t<? Ihj ashamed <>f living at IV'iilouvillo, t when Mr. Nfwtoii spoke of a ltelirravio. Miss f. Wanl, who had il l mi ii' il Irom her sin?j'l?ing ox- j lursion, glided into (lie room unnoticed, in tho <, middle of a description Mr Newton was giving jf a magnificent place, belonging to a dear friend, ivith whom lie had been staying, before he had the " unspeakable felicity of meeting .Mrs. Combcrmorc." " Your description is a graphic "one, John Rloomfield," said Miss Ward in alow voire,close :o liis ear, " but howcarae you here?i:i this iompany ?" John Kloomfield alia# John Newton, started js if an adder had bitten him, and gazed franti:ally uj)on the the intruder. " Miss Ward, l?n AVfl'iimi J int*/-?1iiviffirilf 44 ilni/f my more, and I'll go this instant!" "Then go;" continued Miss Ward majestically, lointing to the door; " and beware, Ploointicld, low you dare to enter a gentleman's house unuilhorised again." Pale and crest fallen, the young gentleman and lear friend of Lady Mary Man vers vanished; tor did he require a second bidding to rush down (tail*, and out at the front door, which was shunned violently after him. " What doe* this mean, ma'am ?" inquired Mrs. Coinbermcre, very red in the lace, and ooking terribly frightened? ' what does all this ncan, ma'am ?"' "<>nly," replied Miss Ward quietly, "that this ndividual, who calls himself Mr. Newton, and vhose conversation I overhead after entering the ipartment, is in reality, John Liloomficld. cic/mm/ alet to Lord Lilburnc, the eldest son of the . n,.l ,.f C( V!,..n.. ,.rU.^n i'nr.,1 l.?r? tl.n iilll vi ?.L. J *11111.1, III M HVOt i<lllJU> L CUV, lonor to bo governess. His Lordship showed olcration and kindness unprecedented to the oung man, 0:1 account of his respectable parenage, and the excellent abilities and aptitude for nstruction he displayed. l>ut 1 grieve to say, blin lJloomlield was discharged from Lord Lilmrn's service under circumstances which left 110 ioubts in our minds that he was guilty of dis lonest practices?of pilfering, in short, tocon.sidrahie extent. We heard that he still continud his evil course; but though knowing him to o o icssess both skill and cllVontery, I was almost as uueh startled as the delinquent himself, to beiold him thus playing tlie line gentleman, and mnging on Gary's sofa." A faint groan escaped from Miss Comhcrlere as she ejaculated: "Oil, my pearl necklace!" ikI a still deeper and niureandible sigh from her lamina, as the words burst forth "Oil, my diamond bandeau/" which led to an explanation by he distressed and bewildered ladies, of bow they ntrustcd these precious jewels to Mr. Newton, rlio urged them 011 returning to town to have hem re-set, volunteering to take them himself to ,ady Manvors own jeweler, a "rirst-rate fellow, > ho worked only ;or the aristocracy." "They aust not be in a hurry," Mr. Newton said, "for he lirst-rate fellow was so torn to pieces by iuchessos and oountesse*, that even weeks might laiise before tln-ir comparatively trilling order otiU be attended to." " 1 tear," f.'i'd Miss Ward, commiseratingly, that you will not see your valuables again, ohn l'doomlied is a clever rascal, and has good usto, too," continued Miss Ward, smiling, " tor ic invariably selects pretty things. 1 hope, my .ear," turning to Hah, who silent and petritied, your beautiful gold repeater set with brilliants . safe, and that it did not require repairs or aleralions, to induce you to part witli it into Mr. fcwtoifs hands .' 1 doubt nut he had an eye j it eventually." I'oor Hah?what a blow to her vanity! She ould only murmur something about the watch eing very dear t<> her, because it had belonged l> her deceased mother, and that she .'llwaVS ore it around her neck. "And I don't think that Hah would part with t, out of her bands to any one," said Cary, "if ,o except ourselves, save to Kdward Leslie; but ,e is such a careful soul, one would not mind iurusting him with the most precious treasure on arth." . Hah blu-hed dec-ply at this speech, because she i\v a covert smile on Miss Ward's speaking ountennnco. That lady, notwithstanding her miability and philanthropic character, rather cn>yed the consternation of Mrs. and Miss Com rini'i'i', \vli?? retreated more iirmoiy titan tney a>l entered, having received ft hsson which, it ; tn he hoped,they profited hy for the remainder I" their lives, The pearl necklace and diamond andean were not recovered, though a reward as ollercd 1 ?v the enraged Mr. Comhermere for [ioapprohoii>iunof thetliief; yet Miss Ih-II,with ?ars declared, that she would far rather lose her earl necklace than give evidence against one hose attractive qualities she could not cease to jnieinhcr. Wry shortly after this affair, llarbnrn ha.l not her short trip to the sea-side, and wi'.h a oinpaiiion whose happiness equalled ley own; it as the honeymoon excursion, nn.j Edward Lese was J iah's companion ','or life. After this send sea-.-idesqjoui"(l)t]ie I,ride returned to a pret; house ot h;;.r own, quite near to Charles and ary : Barbara was never hoard to complain i finding it dull attd stupid though summer docs ot last all the year round with any of us. Seizures of liquor are taking place in Rhode slaiid. Three thousand dollars worth was seized ' 1". I. \i v.>.........i t I'.'lll I,Ivor till UIC mill. -II. nvn |KI| I VI'IIIil.iinls wore entered against the Ocean, Atlantic ml 1'nitoil States Ilotols, and a seizure was undo at the Ocean House. The informers were ssaullod with rotten eggs, Ac. One man drew pistol. JIo was arrested and bailed. The Memory of Friends.?Another friend ins loft us, with his face turned towardsthogollen shores of the i'aeilic. Henceforth, tor a eason at least, he will only appear to us as disanl objects come, in dreauis and in the rcmiiiicenecs of the past. There are pleasing memoies which constitute a chain of sympathetic asoeint.ion, and a medium of spiritual union, with lie absent, enabling us to call up the forms ntul ices we have met on life's journey, and whoso n ' i liL-.> a eh armed niiuciico yei miitcrs iinmuu ?? -> ? - itiiuisj)hor^ ?>r ;in inspiration of the soul forever. Conspicuous among tne elements and the evidences of our inmortality, are these golden recollections?these dauntless memories? which rise like stars in their mental heaven, and shine as the eyes of angel-watchers, above the darkness of the pilgri'ms lonely way. AVe yield to a celestial magnetism when our spirits go out, far over mountain and wave, to seek the remembered objects of our devotion. And do we not require this mysterious fellowship with the absent? bur how sadly does this world of time, custom and business, trifle with human hopes, affections and sympathies! How often are earthly pleasures destroyed, by the abrupt changes and arbitrary conditions of 'the life that now is!'? \n,l ll.n 1 ? a uiv .vuuwo ubbaviiiiiv;!!^ uu? uuw arts uiey violated by the 'Necessity that knows no law!' Ainid t he conflict of the outward world, the soul delights to prophesy of a day of rest, when duty and inclination, in all the circumstances of being, shall be united in conjugal relations, to be divorced no more forever. If mortals may bo permitted to enjoy so great a boon on earth, may the blessing rest at last on those who now wander from kindred and from home. And as the sun-beams fall on the flowers, that open to receive the golden light, so may the benedictions of angels descend and rest on the true and loving souls that are faraway, quickning into increasing life and perfect beauty, the germs of immortal hope and joy. From the East Alalamian. Early Days. Who can look back upon the days of child I Loud without heaving a sigh for'the rememberI auco of innocent hours, and happy, pleasurable I enjoyments nearly obliterated by the vista of j the past. The dark cloud that hangs over them j gives them more the appearance of dreams than realites?happy dream, such as leave upon the mind a holy, soothing influence, and cause an insuitable desire to dream them over again. Happy urt/s?because their .pains, disappointments, dangers misfortunes,?all arc forgotton? pleasures, loves, kindness, scenes, hallowed by consciousness of innocence, beaming with a 'youthful ardor, peer above the clouds in bold relief?these are indelibly written uporr^>ur hearts, for these the deep-drawn sighs for days no more to be recalled. I love to think upon the past, yet sadness to note the changes a few passing years have wrought. The companions of ray youth no longer elate with boyish glee, are found in the sober walks of manhood, or rest within the gloomy shades of death. Brothers, then sportive, eager, careless, now arrived at mature age, are seen breasting against the stormy scones of life. Sisters, then blooming in youthful beauty, now matrons, with anxious care rearing their offspring. A mother, she, who with careful solicitude watched o'er my tender years, now bowed with age, awaits the hour that calls her to her final home. Heaven smile upon her failing years, and be to her a recompense for all her toils, her care and I devotion to the happiness of those who call her ?mother. A father?gone. What worthy tribute could a mourning son pay to the memory of liiin so much beloved. 'Twas he that loved as parents loved. 'Twas he that toiled to make our pathway smooth. His furrowed cheek, his anxious brow, his locks, too early whitened, told the deep solicitude ho felt for those he dearly J loved, and marked him for the silent tomb. Long years have passed siuce last I saw that father's face, vet clearly can I trace its every feature now, an<l hear that kindly voice, recalled by memory from out of the darkness of the past. Those days were happy indeed, but now have sadly changed?the grave holds all that now remains of him of earth. The pleasures felt by_looking back to childhood's hours, are never unalloyed with grief: yet 'tis a pleasure to look back a mournful pleasure to coutempletc what once we were, to sadly note what changes time has wrought, and vainly that we might love those happy days again? Ilappy childhood, gone forever, Hays that beamed in golden light I'll lament thee, but can never Bring tliee lH m my distant flight. Yet in distant still I see theo 2dom'rv paints mc to thy charms, Parents dear that onco caressed me, Fain would clasp me in their arms. uuiuy inquiry, gaydeceiver, rioasures thou doest paint arc o'er, Tinn thy hero, thy dread boreavcr, Lets us know those joys no mora. Still I'll think ol*early pleasures, Wand'ring cheerless and alone, And I !1 mourn as precious treasures, Joys thai have forever flown. Four sons of Temperance, who went from Providence to aid in enforcing the liquor law, were pelted with rotten eggs at Newport on Tuesday, and with difficulty escaped their assailants, only one of whom was arrested. A very bad <y/7?-ample of resistance to the law. Many men lose tnueh by "being too communicative in their matters of business. The great laconic philosopher Burke, says, "Keep shady; and if you see a quarter on the ground, put your foot on it." Resignation.? A very worthy and respectable gentleman from Portland, who occasionally takes a "smile," was asked by a friend, how he managed to >*ot along where the Maine Liquor Law was so rigidly enforced. "Ah, sir," he replied? "like a good Christian?I go to my closet."? The Chinese continued to arrive in S.an Fianciseo, in great multitudes. Nearly 4,000 had reached the city within a fortnight. They stopped but a short time, and made liheir way at once to the mines. The hostility of the miners towards them appeared to be abatin ,r, as few renorts are received of their om>uL :from the I J' 1 mines.