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^ ? : I ^ ARE F L EX OF 1M> 1> F I. \ R K V E NT S . DfwoteiJ to Progress* % ftigljto of flyt Soull), aulr t()o Diffusion of Useful ftnoxoleOge omottg all Classes of Working Wen. VOLUMEIV GREENVILLE. SOUTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 4. 1868. ~ , ~NUMBJ?? 39. IS PUBLISHED WEEKLY OK W. P. PRICE & C. M. M'JUNKIN, ' rro|>rl?tor?. * p WILLIAM P. PRICE, ll bsmto* YE&MS. ?M 0oUnr ?ear, In A4vmc?, t.50, //' DELAYED. g aoewt*. 'e P*t*? Plat Rook. N. O. A. M. 1*ki?kn, Knirvicw P. O., ftroonvillfl I>l<t ai William C. llsn-Kt, tlMrtuft Grove, Greenville. ^ I'aKt. R. Q. AvMHS'iv, Knoree, Si>nrt?nburg. O. IF. Kijku, Traveling Agent. i'i * ?clrrtrb $wtaj. ? f U| Tour Kame, My Love. !v HI DT MISS MAOOIK C. IIIGBT. c| 1 H| The honey bees are humming it j( Among the clover sweet, fr It trembles in the southern wind g That tipples o'er the wheat; It steals to roe through the pleasant songs, P) It comet with bridal bells, j; And is as full of music as The ocean is of shells. j) In silver letters on the sky, Away above the sea, ? The clouds so busy all the day, Are braiding it for me. 1 see it in each drop of dew, cl That like a diamond shines ; I) The iris writes it through the rain, tl lu many colored lines. d b ; It is the spell that makes the hours w Hun golden in the spring; ' i, It's in the notes I love so well H To hear the wild bird sing. ei In starlight and in summer Howers, u It's ail the same, the same ; The music that my heart beats to, () Is that enchanted name. f ' JB ' - - ti ?u 3ntfrt0tiitg little &tortj." [From the New York Weekly ]>i*pnteh.] p BREAD UPON THE WATERS, J by i1klkn rormkst ghavk8. ^ - O I* wm a gloomy room, in a crowded two- k' ttnriit hoiM?low, narrow, and unwhole '' some?and a pale faced child was its only ^ inmate. ' She was a confirmed invalid?you " might trace that in her hollow cheeks and the strange, unnatural lustre of her large hlue eyes?the flame of life was burning 9 very low on the altar of her childish being, a yet here she was alone. The old arm chair v' in which she was reslined, was cushioned ' with one ?w two pillows, and a rude pine " box was the sole support of her tiny, blue n veined feet. There was no carpet on the r( mouldering floor, and in more than one w place, door and window had yielded to the remorseless band 6f decay, and presented a n most dilapidated aspect. Yet all the scanty r' furniture was arranged as neatly as possi " hie, and there was even some faint attempts w at taste, as in a bit of gayly colore*! chints 81 spread over the child's footstool, and a soli- ? tare flower nlaced in the window seat. P where ran be* ma could touch its emerald n lea wet. n That flower J had been poor Kaiy'a com- *' panion long. Its royal beauty and luxuri- 6 ance seemed strange and out of place iu the * squalid, low-ceiled room, yet it grew and flourished there, aa if its roots had been ' nourished in the velvet sod of Bondemeer's * stream. And littlo Katy lay back in her 6 comfortless chair, and looked at the splendid '' rose which quivered like a ruby drop among v the leaves, and watched the sunlight writing its golden message on the crimson folds d ? of the blossom with s vague feelingof won- e der. * It ems so strange, that the radiant sun, whose glory lay on marble pillars and stats- n ly dwellings far away, should oocne to peep * into her lonely, lonely room t ,, "Is that you, Jamie f* she said, softly, es the door o]tened, and a boy of twelve came in. " Yea. Do you feel any better, Katy f? ? Are you tired of being left elone I" ? And the boy looked tenderly into her c Woe even, and oaried the aabuin hair from I <gher ferahead, with a loving touch. " Not very, but there m ?uch a weary j, aching round snf heart, and aotnetimee it I enema all on ire. How oool your hand i feels, Jamie r - ' I " Newer mind, Kate, Tee been sewing ? I wood, and sawed a whole quarter, and I'm going to lay k out in appleo and oranges to < sell down town. I'll make a mint of moo- ? / ertand then won't we W**ea good suppei i what mother comae home from work I I f afcoutdn'i wonder if wn had a hit of cake ? aad a bench of grape* over and show the t medicine that the Dispensary deu*or ordered ? Xaty Sailed and shook* her heed, as if fl ^depeecuiting this plow of extravagance. j " r? we will, Katy,'* resumed ber btotlir, " 'feint often we taste anything but dry rend nnd cheese, and I bavn't forgotten rat it's your birthday, sis?you're ten yean Id to day. Besides, you need something to ut a shade of color into these pale checiw; io doctor said you must have something to >ront your appetite." lie beut down to kiss the marble forehead i he spoke, M now lovolv that rose is, to he sure I? '$ almost as good as company to you, aty, isn't it T Are you willing I should ave yon alone ngRin for n little whlie!" 44 \ee, Jamie, I don't mind it much," she oswered, with a deep, weary ?igh, 44 but be I toon m you can, please I" And Iter wistful, hollow eyes watched him oin the room, with that earnest, startling ok that we only find beneath the very tadow of l>BAth. Down at the piers all was confusion and proar?busy passengers hurrying from newarrived boats?turbid waters flashing *d rolling against mossy posts?swaying 'owd* and luud, dissonant voices, created a nail Bedlam around the docks, and little mnie wandered around with his board ol uit, feeling very lonely and bewildered.? [e had piled up the golden oranges with teir sunniest sides upward?he had polishi the red-cheeked apples until they shone ke mirrors?yet nobody stopped to buy. 44 Carriage,sir I" 44 Take you to the Astoi fouse I" * Up Broadway in a twinkling, la'am 1" 44 'Ere's your 'Erald, Tribune auci xpress." "Latest steamer from Europe P ilnve you a paper, sir ?" l'oor Jamie! Amid all this tumult, what nance had he of being heard or noticed I [e had picked out the very bunch of grapet ini ho intended for Knty, in Taylor's win ow, as lie came by?a plump, apopleiic uuch, dangling from a crimson thread hero the sunshine lay full on the purple loom, nn<l amethyatic shadows lurked rtlong its fullness of fruitage. Just at pres nt, the tempting morsel bcetnetl very far ofi > Jnmie's imagination Determined not to give way without a vie rou* effort, however, Jamie stepped ttoldly trwnrd to the (hat person he saw, and held p his waie* with a modest," Buy an orangd rr Now, as ill fortune would have it, thii ossible customer was a fat, ill-U'tnj>ered ursy old man. whose eholer lial just beer iflained to fever heat by the inadvertenl escent of a heavy nailed boot heel on bit ivorite corn. At all times be considered range boys a nuisance, but just now bit enter quota of patience was entirely ex austed. lie aimed a muttered oath and ? jrions blow at the fair-haired boy, and Mbed past, to catch a retreating omnibus. Jamie sprang aside jnst in titr.e to escape te brutal blow, hut it descended full tipor is stock in trade, scattering apples and ranges far and wide ! He was standing lose to the edge of the pier, and most o ie fruit tiew into the water, where it went obbing op and down with the tide, in r lost tantalizing manner. A few applet >lled under the feet of the crowd, but it 'as impassible to secure them again. Jamie's first sensation su that of indig ant wrath?the blood rushed in angry tor snt to his cheek and brow, and be shoot is small fist irnpotently in the direcliot rbich the fst iuau had taken. But in an in taut a feeling of forlorn wretchedness canx ver hint?no templing bit of cake?n< urple grapes fur poor little Knty?perhap ot even a supper, for be well knew that Id mother's wages must go towards the rent o he room. Thev depended-entirely on hii xertions for their evening tneal? and th? un was declining in the west already 1 The reflection was too much for lira boy ih heart, end lis was sobbing violently whei gentle hand was laid on his shoulder, lit tarted up, and before bim steod a pleasant Hiking gentleman, who had watched th< rbole transaction. 44 There, my boy,*' he snid, laying a silve oiler in the boy s bard palm, 44 that wil et yon up again. No thanks?the mone< rss intended for some piece of extravagance nd I choose to lay it out thus. But re netnber this, tny boy?when you are push a down tn the race, don't Mop to rib you raises, but pick yourself up and star gain J" Jamie thought the smile with which ftlii vm Mid the pleasanlest end kindest exprea ion thnt ever brightened e human face, bn re he eould stammer out bis thanks, th gentleman was gone. The boy Started for home with a hghft am ovous heart, stopping to purchase the cbet ihed morsels of fruit and sweetcake on hi ray. The gentleman walked leisurely u| iroadway. Seeing at a bookstore the titl ?f a newly published work that he rauchdc ired to read, his footsteps involuntarily turn id in thnt direction., hut in nn instant h rent on, buttoning up his pockets, end mui ouring to himself with a smile, M Can't at ?r<l it?one luxury in a day ought to h nough P There was a vast difference be ween man and ehitd in their capaeitias fo mjnrmeat?but both were happy that nigtil The suppvr was a joyful ceremony in th ;arret room that evening. Tho grape kleaeed Kaly's delicate appetite to a charm ..... -A- . and the story of the dollar wait listened to with interest. H 1 wish 1 ooutd see the kind gentleman," said the child, earnestly, " I would giro him my beautiful rose, if be liked flowers 1" She looked strangely pretty thai night, her head resting on her brother's shoulder, while Jamie fed her with the juicy berries, one by one, as a bird might feed its young. ** VVby, how bright thecolor in your cbeelt , is 1" cried Jamie, M I believe you bave been stealing the red shadows from your favorite rose. Mother, 1 sin sure Katy will get well !" , The next morning, while yet the golden i spear cf sunrise wst in rest among the purple hills little Ksty died. | Tho moss qf twenty years had gathered upon Katv's headstone?the violetsof tm?n. ty year* had blossomed over her grave? and it wu a glorious autumn day, whose light streamed alor.g the busy thoronghfare, and sbone on the magnificent marble erec? tion devoted to the expensive operations of ! the celebrated bank of , 1 A splendid carriage, cushioned with velvet, i. and glittering brightly to the sunshine, was drawn up opposite the door, waiting to take the great banker to his palatini home. The ' spirited horse, foaming and prancing, could hardly be curbed, and the driver looked ' wonderingly toward the door, and marvel! ed why his usually punctual master did not come. ; Mr. Arnet stood in a little office opening | from the maiu bank, where the king rows of clerks were bending over their desks, lie had been looking over a little (>ocket book 1 which he always carried about with bim, for some note, or bill, and, as he turned 1 its page, a bit of folded paper dropped out. The banker opened it, and although twen' ty years had deadened the first edge of his sorrow, the tears rushed to his eyes as they * fell on the contents. A pencil sketch, rude ' and unfinished, of a meek browed child?a ' lock of soft brown hair?and the perfumed I dust of a crimson rose?theee were dearer ?l.o i.onb*r i.s- 1.- ?o? WW ?M? VHMBVI iunn Ul? V HUIIB VI ^ VIIUW gold. As lie looked at thtnt, a tremulous voice I without an est. d his ear. \ " I would be glad if you would, buy, genlleineii, for my need is very great. I have i a sickly daughter at home who must be fed." i " lie off nboui your basilicas," was the [ sharp rejoinder,"l wonder who let you in. k Don't you see you are not wanted here !" | The voice seemed to strike a responsive t chord in the rich man's heart?surely he . had heard its mild tones before. He pari dally opened the door, and called out sternI ly:" " Mr. Waters, show that gentleman in, if 5 you please." i The abashed clerk obeved, not without > surprise, and the bowed old man, with bis r heavy basket of strawberries, came humbly r into the private room of the great banker. I " Will you lake aebnir, sir!" politelv int quired Mr. Aruet, moving forwaid a luxurii ous fantcuil. t The old man took off his hat, apologeti callr. "Sir, I fear that I intrude on yottr vain* . ble time. If you would buy some of my c fruit?necewity, you know, is strong, and i my poverty is cxtreino. I was not always . in such a position." > Mr. Arnet watcbed the proud tarn of that ? gray bead with a singular smile; and fcheu * sitting down to bis desk, be wrote off a * cheque, and handed it across tbe table. f " One thousand dollars f faltered the old % man, as be read, turning ted and white in a s breath, lie held it towards the banker,? " Sir, 1 hoped you were too much of a gen . tleinan to make sport of age and dUtiese.? \ la there anything to jest about in vty a want I" * " Not at all, sir. You spoke of a sickly 0 daughter. I have a cottage vacant, just outside the city, with fountain, grounds and r conservatory. If you and your daughter 1 will occupy it rent free, I shall be very glad f to bave you take care of it for me." i, Tbe old man stood white and breathless, h as if in a dream. In an instant his hand i- was taken in die warm ols*n of tl>? ???i r banker. 1 44 My friend, my benefactor, yon bare forgotten me, but ray Youthful memory is a stronger than yoors. la it possible thai you h have no reoiemberance of me V* t Hie old man shook his head. M Yet it is folly to expect it, when I am so changed. Listen, air, be resumed, with a j bright earnest smile; have yon no recolleo - lion of a forlorn boy, on a crowded pier, s whose little elh wjjjeettored by a rode blow 1 p Have you forgotten kit distress t have you e forgotten that ^.Jtind at ranger stepped to y- comfort bint, not only by money but by h cheering words r "Is it possible t" stammered the old man. M Yea, it is petstble. I am that forlorn F boy. Your money, which ibat night auppti ed my dying sister with luxuries sad pleas ' ure, has proved the stepping atone to mv r princely wealth. Sir, I was a ragged, ' friendless boy, bat my heart treasured' up I POnr kind words as prtoetaw jewel*, and now [the time bos oome, wheirl may, in some '?' mwaors, repay them with Interest?* J ar-? f TF? * The old man moved hie pale lips, as though he would speak, but the banker retamed instantly: " I am alone in the world; my mother it dead, and my little titter whose last words were of your kindness, hat gone, years ago, to her eternal home. 1 owe everything to you, and now I have ? favor to atk." M A fnvor and of me fn " That you will henceforth allow me to provide for you, and consider roe as your son. My carriage is at the door, and will take yon wheresoever you with to go. But stay a moment first. He took a tiny volume from hit breast, bound in faded velvet, with clatpings of tarnished gilt. Thie book was my dead sister's Bible; it lay on her pillow when she died, and since tit at Kaii r ?t * * ??*- - " mv?. > .100 unu mjr cumnni compan 1 ion. There is a passage here that has ever ! been present to my mind since jour kind < deed gave hope and courage to my life. < He opened the volume, and through a soft 1 mist of grateful tears, the old man read the t Scripture words: ? " Cast thy brtad upon the water*; for thou shall find it after many days." 1 Martilnttrottfl Broiling. The Indians at the Smithsonian. On Monday morning, about twenty of the Indian chief* and warriors now in the city, visited the Smithsonian Institution, and were conducted through the various departments, where they evinced their surprise and delight, after their wild fashion In the picture gallery, (Stanly's Indian paintings,) they were particularly interested by the rep resentation of a war dance around two cap tives?a woman and child. They were much disappointed nt not finding portraits of their own tribes in the gallery. In the apparatus room, a number of them were induced to join hands, and a severe galvanic shock was given them. Some ot them gave vent to the significant " ugh," uidicaling their surprise, and turned fiercely to discover the person they supposed had struck them ; others rubbed their arms and elbows, and, from the general talk in their own language, one would suppose they had entered upon a scientific discussion of tbe nature of singular manifestation*. Afterwards, several of tliem took shocks singly, and it was curious to witness the g'im determination with which these stoics of the wilderness undertook to assume that air of iropasdveness which tradition a serts they maintain when undergoing tor* ture an captives, lint it was no go ; they had to knuckle to science, and, a* one after the other of the astonished braves was doubled up, tumbled upon his knees, and knocked into n heap generally by the powerful battery, lie was saluted bv most uproarious jeers and laughter by his fellows. Some of the party mounted the high north tower of the Institute; hut when at the top, only one of them could he prevailed upon to approach the edge and look upon the dixzy height-?most of thein squatting down as soon as they reached the summit. One of them was observed placing small pieces of tobacco on the parapet, lire interpreter explained tbat this was intended as an offering to the Great Spirit, as the Indians believed that at this height they were nearer (he Deity than they had ever been L -f 1 - ' " " uuiure, ana accordingly improved ihe opportunity to pay their worship. On descending, the Indiana had a grand war dance, with aingiug, in the lecture room, and shortly after concluded the visit, moat interesting to both the Indians and the - pale faces " present.? Washington Star. Tiir Wall Sikkrt Forckk Without ITts Cioar.?Tobacco and thr Chvhcii. Hall's Journal of Health mentions what it calls an " instructive and alarming fact/1 in reference to the Wall street forger, recently sent to the Penitentiary. It was proven on > the trial that he was never seen down town without having a cigar in his mouth ; that he was never well. On entering the prison. , smoking was absolutely and at once prohibited, by An inflexible rule. In three months I he gained fifteen pounds in flesh, and hi* general health was improved in proportion. Speaking of tobacco, we cannot refrain t from alluding to Its ravages among the clergy, who smoke or chew to an extent little suspected by their auditor*. Indeed, an intelligent friend in that sncred calling, inform* us tual not less than twenty of his intimate 1 ministerial associate* are habitual Bo has n > doubt that this kind of ruminating is seriously injuring the cloth. A high; Iy (wleeroed I'reebyterian clergyman, in Virginia, recently eomiuitted suicide, from a state of nervous irritation, caused by the excessive nee of tobacco. The Council of Slate of Berne, Switzerland, in oonscquenee of the dele re to rio us effects of tbia narcotic upon the human frame, bare recently determined to prohibit the use of it to all " unconfirmed young men the religious rite of confirmation is there ad minintaered at sixteen. Tbia, we apprehend, will tend more to lire growth of the church than the discouragement of tobacco. Old unit go to deith. Death comes to yunng men. fit Iktkohity of CharactKr.?Who ever sossessed k that did not derive untold ad ' rentage from it f It in better than the gold < jf Gpbir; it ie of mote value than din- I ootid* and all precious stone*. And jet 1 jvery r.ian may posses* it. The poorest i nay have it, and no power can wre-t it from ( lliem. To young men. we say with earnestices aud emphasis, look at integrity of char- I icter with the blessings it confers. and im < t>ibe such prinoiples, and pursue such a i course, that its benefits may be your*. It it i s prize so rich that it repays every sacrifice 1 ind every toil necessary to secure it Sup I pose a mercantile community eould be found i whose every individual was known and ac- < know I edged to possess strict and uncompromising integrity ; the representation of i each other were in strict accordance with | truth ; " hia word as good as a bond I 3uch a community would have a monopoly of the trade, so far as they bad the means of supplying the demand. M The tricks of the trade," whatever may be their apparent Advantages, impair confidence, and, in the end, injure those who practice tliem far more than they benefit thcin. It is a short sighted, as well aa a guilty policy, to swerve, under any circumstances, from those great principles which are of universal and everlasting obligation. Let a man maintain his integrity at all times, and he will l.e satis tied there is a blessing in it, and a blessing all around it . ? Philadelphia Bulletin. Amkrican" Physiognomy.? A Scotch writer, one James Sterling, has lately written a book of travels upon the United States, in which he has the following comments on the American face : u Some aav the Americans have no physi ognomy?a great mistake, I think. To me their physiognomy seema most strongly marked, hearing deep impress of that intensity which is the essence of their being.? The features even of the young are furrowed with line* of anxious thought and determined will. You read upon the nation's brow tho extent of the enlerpiUo and the intensity of ita deairee. Every American looks as if his eye were glaring into the far West, and the far future. Nay, his mental physiognomy is determined by the same earnest ness of purpose. The American child. He cares nothing for these games and sports, which ate the delight of Hie Englishman.? lie is indifferent to the play, either of mind or music. Labor is his element, and his on Iv relaxation froin hard work is fierce excite raent. Neither does he laugh. The Americans, I imagine, are the most serious people in the world. Their is no play even in their fancy. French wit is the sparkle of tho diamond that dazzles a saloon \ the American imagination flashes its sheet lightning over half a world." IIaimioad J'aaaka to Editors.?Judge Jewell, at n late railroad Convention?when on the question of 'cutting off free passes to editors,'?said that "this was rather a small matter for the Convention to spend much time upon. The real evils under which the railway system of the country was stagger ing lav deeper than the reach of any question of free par?es to editors. Hut he Would say that the railroads of the country could cot repay, if they were disposed, the debt dueiome newspaper press of the country for its poweiful aid when the idea of a railroad had to be explained and popularized? the public benefit** shown, and the people induced to come forward and associate for the purpose of accomplishing the great works that now need no ndvocate. For his part, he was glad to have the editors of the State press pass over and examine his line. He regretted to say that hedid not remember to have met one of the local editors on the line of the 8iubenvi!le road for months. He could not forget the amount of unpaid labor performed n the infancy of railway building by the only men who could reach the popular heart in the mot effective manner.?Auj/uuta Ditpatch. Bkau Brummkl was once sitting at a ta ble with one Bligli. who was known to be insane. The Beau, having lost a considers hie ntnke, affected, in his farcical way, a very tragic air, ami cried out, " Waiter, brings ine a flat candlestick and a pistol."? floor* tohicli Uli.rli wlio Ursa tltino - r ?- B- ? '?* -,T" site t<> him. calmly prwliifwl two loaded pistol* frrjn hi* com pocket, which he placet! on I lie table, and ?aid, "Mr Brotnmel, if you are really dodrious to put a period to your exiMience, I am axyemety happy to offer you the meant without troubling the waiter.'1 The effect upon those present may be eaaly imagined at finding themselves in the company of a known madraau who had loaded weapons about him. Lord Trktrsdok had contracted to inveterate a habit of keeping himself and every body et*e to the precise matter iu hand, that once, during s circuit dinner, having asked a country magistrate if lie would take venison, and receiving what he deemed an evanaive reply?'14 Thank you my lord, I am going to take boiled chiuken "? hia lordskt^harply replied?" That, air. is no aneweriNo my question; I ask you again if yon take venison, and I will trouble you to any yea or no, without further prevarication." i - ^ 1?li IL^J^ L ? L , ,.!gg" Dkath of aii In?iai? Cm?.?Yah bahtoxica, A chief of the Seminole trihe, one >t" lite delegation in transit to Florida. nt J the instance of the government, to induce Billy Bowlegs to ero'gmte westward, died in New Orleans on the 10th i us taut, of congestion of the lung*. Tho Picayune says : M This Seminole brave was overtaken by the insatiable archer without an oyportunilv >f gathering hie rubes about liim; ami, with the dignity which characterizes the race, meeting the call of the Great Spirit while chanting his war song. In the busy haunts of the while man while traversing the streets?curiously, yet wiih apparent ioJitfcrence, eyeing the evidences of his power ?he fell, amidst a group of his delegation ; and his spirit entered the unknown hunting grounds, which, according to his religions faith, are prepared for the Indian braves." Littlk or no water is found in the stomach of drowned 'person; and when it is present, it cnn in no way (rare contributed to death. The experiments of Orifila and * Mare hare proved (hat water is never fbnnd in bodies submersed after death ; and that it cannot be made to enter the stomach without the assistance of a tube passed into the gullet. This fact, and that of little or uo water, entering the lungs, cannot be too widely propagated, as the popnlar prejudice in in faror of tho opposite opinion; and bodies taken out of the water are still rolled on bwrrels, ami held op by the heels, in order to dislodge it?a practice franght with the greatest danger, if the smallest chance of resuscitation exist. Tiib City or J kudo, the Capital or Japan.?The city of Jeddo is aaid to be, without exception, the largest city in the world. It contains 1,000,000 dwellings, and the unparalleled number of 6,000,000 of people. Some of the streets are sixteen Japanese ris in length, which is equal to ihirtv-two English miles. Tito commerce of Japan is immense, ami tho sea all along their coast is covered with their ships. Their vessels are laden in the Southern portion of the cm?:>h ?? - l r?v ? ??? .1 , ici?, Bcncuai, IOOHCCO, SIIK, cotton, and tropical fruit*, all of which find a market in the North, and then return freighted with corn, salt, oil, isinglass, and other productions of the North, which find a market in the Seutb. Mauryino jy IIastk.?The wife of a paiuter and glazier residing in Syracuse, N, Y, died recently, and several friends of the family went from Auburn to sympathize with the bereaved husband, and assist at the funeral services. Among them was a young lady who was, until that time, a perfect stranger to the husband. The sympathy of this interesting lady made such an iinprcs* sion upon the heart-broken husband, that he commenced making love to her, and easily succeeded in wiuning her affections. lu due time the corpse of the dead wife was placed In the cemetery, and the next day Uie afflicted husband consoled himself by taking to his arms the susceptible young lady from Auburn. Tan " reflisterflrt leltar " ?* ?"> ? ? , . o " ?r peam, does not work as well in the trans' mission of money by mail, as was expected. It has served rather to direct the attention of dishonest persons to letters thus marked, distinguishing them at once ns valuable.? The present Poet master-General, in his annual report, alludes to a plan matured by his predecessor for issuing money orders by every postmaster upon other postmasters, for the transmission of small sums to persons at various points throughout the country. A similar system has boon iu operation throughout England for many years, and is found to work well. A woman has no natural grace more bewitching than a sweet laugh. It leaps from her heart in a clear sparkling rill; and the heart that hears it fuels bathed in the exhilarating spring. It turns the prose of her life into poetry ; it flings flowers of sunshine ovor the daiksome wood in which we are traveling; it touches with light even our sleep, wliirh is no more the image of death, but is consumed with dreams that are shad ows of immortality. Kimi>!.k disinrsctaxt.?Cut two or three good aizt-d onions in halves, and piece them on h piste on tho floor; they absorb noxious effluvia, etc., in the sick room in an incredible short space of tiino, and ere greatly to be preferred to perfumery for the same purCore. They should be changed every six Ours.? The Builder. Fortukk ta vox so -We accuse Fortune of blindness when it showers itsgifl* upon a young prodigal. It is better, we think, that a prodigal should have them I than a miser. The prodigal, at all events, invites others to share his gitod fortune with him?the miser would keep it entirely to himself. VsNTiLArtox wouhl be greatly promoted if, in place of one of the upper lights of glass in every bed-room window, there was inserted a sheet of tin cut in strips, the lower edge set out like the sht's of Venetian blinds, so as to break the direct force of wiud, and to prevent ruin from blowing in.