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."^PfcVCT? - ? VutKiraa- ^rrvtjt.^^z.a^z THE MEETING OF MONDAY LAST. This place has not, since '32, witnessed so thronged an assemblage of our fellow-citizens as met here on Monday last. Certainly we do not remember at any. time to have seen so large a proportion of intelligent men. Every corner of the District was fully and fairly represented. It was not a one-sided meeting?-it was exactly what it promised to be, a common general meeting for harmony and conciliation. And the result has been most hapy. Edgefield is united. Brethren of Carolina?we send you this intelligence with joy and thankfulness, and pray , you, by Carolina's past fame and present noble attitude, to let the influence of our example sinkdeopintoyour hearts. We call upon our well known and highly esteemed sister and associate, Abbeville, and we entreat her, by the memory of McDuflio and Noble, to stand boldly forth for the honor, the sovereignty, the equality or the independence of our State! We call upon old Chester to banish Unionism from her midst, seeing that it is but another name for abject summission?we entreat her to heed the voice of Edgefield and unito upon the high Carolina ground of unflinching resistance! We call upon Greenville, by the free air of her blue tn Knpst ilio molnrious shackles of IUUUIiUllii0| ?v WUIVO ...~ ..-p . Federal influence and to.join in the holy cause of Carolina deliverance! We need only remind high-toned Old Pendleton, at a time liko the. present, that sire was the loved home of Calhoun! We call upon Charleston, our noble and valued city, to heed the united and earn- j est voice that now appeals to the high impulses and distinguished intelligence of her people? j it cries aloud to you to save the honor and j character of Carolina, let all else sink! Wo rejoice that in almost every other part of South Carolina, the harmonious and spirited determination of our District will meet a responsive shout of approbation and delight, lieaven speed the work of Union at home! It is with us ''the one thing needful," the pearl of great price. And we now have perfect faith that it will soon show itself to the world?one and indivisible?a diamond of the first water. . a ; Edgefield Advertiser. Great Fraud on Government.?Wo understand from various quarters that the develop. mentSjConcerniug the claim of Gardiner before the ftfe*ican Commission, on which the treasury paid some four hundred and twentv-seven thousandylollars, prove the claim utterly fraudulent, Vk Wo.are informed that the case is before the grand" jury of this District, and that testimony lms been produced to show that the Mexican Alcade, by whom the documents we.c nuthen-1 ticated, received twenty-eight thousand dollars J for theeervice. The report ia that Gardiner in a moment of! irritation,revealed that the claim was fraudulent I ?nnd that it was known to be such by some j of the parties concerned with liitn as agents I and counsel?and that because they monopo- I lized so large n portion of the proceeds, that is to say, more than- four-fifths, ho did not care bow soon they were exposed and compelled to disgorge. As for himself, he was going to Europe, and would be safe with his eighty thousand dollars. This transaction will now be unveiled, if it shall appear that this government, iu attempting to disburse three millions and a half, is subject to such monstrous fraud in a single claim, what are we to infer as to the disbursement of fifty millions annually ? We jiavo never understood before the full j value of the arguments advanced in favor of; tins glorious Union. But why should wo bo j surprised? tbe robbery from the South of her j share of California, was a fraud of such stu-' pendous character, as to demoralize the whole . action of govern men t< and to destroy the prin- ! ciple of political morality. Why the amount j of this Gardiner fraud alone would support two State governments of the South for a whole year. Are we to infer that a Union so widely extended, is beyound the control of the people, and the responsibility of agents?or | are we to hope that tho Augean stable can 1 be cleansed by the advent of a republican par- j ty, that will restore the government to its func- : tions and its duty, and indemnify tho South for j , the enormous wrongs she has sustained. The names of several parties of high stand- | ing are deeply implicated in this affair, hut we ] forbear designating them until further develop-1 incuts.?Southern Press. - * ? ? O^r^Ye hail llie nomination of (Jen. J. A. | Quitman, as our standard bearer for Governor,' with no ordinary emotion of gratification, j With such a patriot?such a good man?such a virtuous man?such a statesman ami General, i a just cause never will fail to triumph. All j hail John A. Quitman, at our mast head, the i candidate for re-election to the office which a , "onerous and confiding people once honored , him with, and which mcanrss on the part of, the present administration caused him to resign. I We also hail, with joy, the nomination of the old State officers. They have proven themselves worthy of confidence; they are ! honest and taittnui; tnoir names are mscriDed ! upon oar banner now floating at our mast bead. Thirteen guns for the nomination say we.? Press, Hernando, Hiss. A Noble Sentiment.?Henry A. Wise, in his address on the subject of Education, says: "Teach your children the elements of Christian Philosophy, the Bible, lessons of Love and Temperance, and Knowledge and Virtue, and l'aith, and Hope, and Charity, and you may turn them out into the world without a pang of apprehension, without a doubt of distrust, or fear, they will never injure the State." Advantages of Systematic Arrangement.? It is well known that in domestic economy, good hoasekeepcrs do actually desire this incidental advantage from a day of rest through the week. One day is devoted to washing; one to ironiug', one to cleaning house; one to mending, one to halting; so that by Saturday * - * * L . _ i ? A AltlO? II otnfo i'ight, (jwtry unrig is orougut IV cl UUIIIVIJ aiuw. None of those things are left for the approaching week. Every tiling is arranged and in order, naif she did not expect to live another week. Men should do the same on their farms. Jf they did they would thrive and prosper. ji k Southern Rights in Lincoln, Go.?We make the following gratifying extracts from a letter received a few days ago, from a prominent citizen of Lincoln county. The cause is evidently prospering in all quarters: . _ * "We have nominated Barksdale for Senator. It is a general acquiescence. He is the farmj er's candidate, a farmer himself, and will proI tect the interests of the country, if elected.? He is popular and hard to beat. Our cause is gaining ground. All the changes are for us. 1 Cobb's declaration at Macon, that he would i use force to make a State submit, don't go in i Lincoln. The signs are right, the sky clear, i ~~ -1 ? ?! An..* aT Htn rncnlf itIIU ire ililvc I1UL IIIMUII IVill VI HIV iv-uvow "It was only a few months ago, that Toombs ( refused to vote for him (Cobb) for Speaker of ^ the House of Representatives, because he was ( rotten upon slaccri/, and now lie asks us to put hirn in the Executive Chair. And why? To propagate the unsound slavery views which he j holds! What consistency! "McDonald will leave here with a larger vote / than ever was polled, in this section, for him." ?Republic. FOURTH OF*JULY TOASTS./ ! It is amusing to witness the expressions of i offended public virtue made by the'co-o/teration , and submission journals, in reference to the ' manifestations of public sentiment lis evinced in the different celebrations tljr^riighout the State on the 4th of July List. Really it is too 1 bad, that the citizens of South Carolina should I dare to utter sucli opinions, and that in the tacc t of all the solemn warnings and quakerly admo- t I nitions of political conservators (who would preserve the money of the people at the expense of their honor) they should nevertheless roughly reject the proffered counsel, and with malice j prepense, continue to sin on "against light and IrnntflAflm*" Wn should not be surprised to - ' I |V hear next, that they had actually staid away " from submission meetings, even though summoned at the bidding of those high in authority at Washington, not to mention those who hope and expect to be. Verily the people of South ( Carolina are a stifF-neeked generation, and no j act on their part, looking to resistance, and even immediate resistance would at all astonish us. But they are not only a hard-headed people, Ihey are also, a people restive and impatient under insult, and very mtfch in the habit of re- 1 dressing themselves without waiting for help t from their neighbors. This sort of conduct is, to be sure, very rash, and might possibly result S in the loss of money to some persons, in whose 1 estimation such loss is the greatest of human c calamities, and to whom gain is patriotism as well as godliness. is the a singular indifference with which this same head- r strong people regard these possible contingen- r ties, that they will drink patriotic toasts and c sentiments, greatly to the sorrow and discoin- g fort of the friends* of this glorious Union. j' Fie! fie! people of South Carolina; you j should be-more considerate, and remember that 1 c what may he very good for you to say, may be i ^ very dreadful for them to hear. Could you j c not, at least, (since the past is remediless) on ! I each future -1th of July, consult the patriotic j r editors whose equanimity you have so seriously ! i unsettled, before you again venture to give ox- ! / pression to your sentiments. We are sure that , they are not only willing, but anxious, to act as ' r vonr guides, lights, and tutors.?Charleston \ Mercury. Tin: South.?Tiie Charleston Southern Standard is advising the people there to stay at ( home?to visit the South Carolina sea-coast for sea bathing and luxuries, and to build up watering places there instead of enriching Northern J localities in pursuit of pleasure. Tiie advice is j ^ very good; but the enthusiastic and jealous! J Southrons are the last in the world to tako it. jThey will talk most energetically about the en- i croacliments on Southern Rights ami Southern ? vassalage ; but when it comes to spending their c money, tiicy let it go for Northern muuufac- ^ tures, Northern sight seeing, and Northern ev- c erything. If they would stop talking and set ' about in earnest encouraging their own manu- , facturers and spending their money at home, in * a few years there would he no occasion to bemoan and declaim over their tributary condi- ( tion?the languid state of their commerce, &c. ( _ . , 9 } ?liichmoml Despatch. Correspondence of ihe Courier. < San 1'kancisco, May 30. We have to report greater inactivity in our ; market than we have fur sometime experienced. < The advance placed by many, on thrir goods, ; after the lire, in the early part of the month, has t nut been maintained, and prices have regularly ( settled since the steamer of the 15th. , Stocks of merchandise are heavy. The j many store shins in our harbor, and the ware. . houses saved from the late fire, were filled with \ goods of every description, and the heavy arri- | vals within tiie Jast two weeks have added , largely, making our assortments very complete, . and fully equal to all our wants. Many have ] been deprived bv the late calamity, oi the fa- j cilities of storeage, and are compellcC to crowd , their goods into a market depressed am! bare ] of purchasers, and we may expect a still fur- j thcr decline, though not considerable. Mean- j time, our city is rebuilding with a rapidity tlint < is astonishing?facilities will increase?the np- | country will become bare of its surplus?buyers will come forward freely, and wo anticipate a large and more satisfactory trudo than vur market has for a long time experienced. Money is more-abundant than anticipated, i though loans are mado with care, and 6ecuri- i ties closely scrutinised, old dust is offered freely, and none but a choice article commands a premium. Coin is not so plenty. The assay oflico having for some time been in operation and considerable shipments of bullion having I been made to Canton and otner parts, leaves I us bare. In securities nothing is doing. Suicidt:.?Samuel W. Gates, for several years a resident of Sullivan's Island, but believed to be a native of N. G\, where he has relatives, committed suicide on Tuesday night last, in this town, by taking laudanum. We have heard of no probable cause, for this melancholy act. Deceased was about 55 or GO years old. The Jury of Inquest returned a verdict ot suicide from taking laudanum.?GrccuvUlc Mounfuincer, 1 Oth insl. * THE CAMDEN JOURNAL, g THO. J. WAHREN, Editor. I . TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 15, 1851. ( 25?" We are pleased to hear from Lancaster, 1 and will publish his Communication on Friday. j We shall always feel gratified to receive j favors from our Irieuds in the shape of Commu- ^ nications, which, if written in a proper spirit, will ( meet with at leasta respectful reception. It is no < difference with us whether they be in accordance with our peculiar views or not, for we want the people to hear both sides. We think that ".ause a had one which fears investigation, and can not stand the test of argument. If any of our Friends have any spare ideas on hand, we would j je glad to get a few, for to tell the truth just about | [his time, ours are rather sparse, and to use a | jorrowed phrase, Lonesome. < Escaped Jail. | Samuel J. Love, convicted at the last term of | >ur Court, of the murder of Robert J. Lester, and * i man named Williamson, committed on a Peace : Warrant, effected their escape from our Jail on ' yesterday afternoon, about two o'clock. When ;he Jailor left for his dinner, by duplicate keys, with which they were provided by some unknown Tieans, tlicy unlocked the door leading into thlfc , passage at the foot of the stair-way, and thuiSffljf ] ected their escape. Efforts have been made hy j he Sheriff for their recapture but without success. < Camp Ground. I We are requested io give notice, that the Meet- j ng at the Pine Tree f^iresbyterian) Camp Ground vi11 commence on tlflrFriday before the fourth , Sabbath in September-next. . Tffc? ? < South Carolina Teacher's Association. i The regular Semi-annual Meeting of the South ' Carolina Teachers' Association will be held in Co- J umbia on the first Wednesday in August next. ^ Chancellor Dargan. The follotvingser.timent was read fiom this dis- t inguished gentlemanat the celebration inCoIum- v tia, on the 4th inst: r The Federal Union: It must be dissolved : with s Southern co-operation if it can be obtained before 1 he final adjournment of our Stale Convention ; itherwise by separate State action. c Wc wonder if the Southern Standard will find I r my fault with (his sentiment. That Journal com- * nenced with much vigor and ability against sepaats State action, has displayed no small degree | if aptitude in ridiculing some of the toasts given t celebrations, on our National Anniversary.? j rhe feeling in favor of separate State action is not onfined as some of the co-operationists have it to ire-caters; they may ridicule if they can the se- | ii.n i " v.?? UJU luiuuitiii oiyuo v< AJiuuii>. xui? | hey embrace a class of as respectable men in etc* s y pubu or view of the question, as South Caroii. c ia can or ever will be able to show. Men of" pa- I riulir." blood, who. knowing their Rights, dure 1 ilaintain them, and it may be even possible,"would c atlicr do a common job without kch than with it." a 7" a Laying the Comor Stone of Woflord College. | These interesting ceremonies,as we learn from \ he Spartan, took place at fc'parlanburg, 011 the llh July. A procession was formed lieaded by 1 lie Sons of Temperance, followed next by the JdUl Fellows, then the Masons, next the Hoard of c trustees ami Clergymen, followed bytlic Citizens generally. The procession was about half a mile . 11 length. There was at least lour thousand perioiis in attendance. An address was delivered [ m the occasion by Rev. W. V. Wightman, D. D., L vhicli is represented as we have no doubt, was c me of the first order. The Spartan says: i "The Corner Stone was laid with the nsual Masonic rites, by the Worshipful Master, Win. f li. Seay. A leaden box, was enclosed in its 1 :cntre, in which were deposited, 1st. A copy if the Holy Scriptures; 2nd, a copy of the last ( IV ill ?i ml 'IW.-miniitnf l{f*v iLMtiniiMti WnilnrH 1 Jrd, a Silver Medal, containing an inscription ( jf the name of the founder of the College, the iraount bequeathed, the date of the ceremonies md names of the .Building Committee; 4th, a 1 jopy of the Southern Christian Advocate; 5th, i copy of the Spartan; (5th, a Police report of ^ ;he statistics of the town of Spartanburg; 7th, ( Constitution and Bye Laws of Spartan Division 1 jf the Sous of Temperance ; 8th, a manuscript 1 ecord of Morgan Lodge of Odd Fellows; 9th, i Silver Medal, with suitable inscriptions by ;ho Masonic Order; 10th, a box containing avo lucks of hair, one of the Founder's and anather of his widow's. Then were deposited irtieles by various individuals, a silver coin, by " Rev. W. P. Motizon and others. The day was ' x pleasant day?and quite an era in the history : jf our growing, healthy, and prosperous town. It is the beginning, we trust, of immeasurable : physical, mental and moral benefits to the peo- 1 pic of this section of the Slate. YVe devoutly wish a long and brilliant success to this cduca- 1 tional enterprise. Chester Anti-Sccession Cnnvention. Bv the YVinntboro' Recister, we learn that this iflair like that of tlie Greenville Celebration on Ihc 4th inst., proved a glorious failure. "Tho Declaration of Independence was read by Dr. J. T. Walker, after which Maj. M. Williams addressed tho meeting, and at tho conclusion of his speech offered tho following resolution : Resolved, That this meeting recommend a general meeting to be held at Chester Court Iluuse on the first Monday in August next, for the purpose of discussing the expediency of instructing our representatives in the Legislature on tho sub- 1 ject of the anticipated assemblage of the State Convention. Also, for (lie mimosa of iririnir oil i , i? i n* " * tlyase, (who may be either tor or against South i Carolina Keceding alone,) a fair opportunity of ex- i pressing their views on the all important subject , of secession. The Register says: , . < "Wo undorstand that efforts were made to t Becuro orators for the occasion, but they could not come it: the Co-operation men would have nothing to do with it. "We are pleased to learn from gentlemen, citizens of Chester District, that a reaction has taken place, and ere September shall arrive, that District will be one of the strongest Secession Districts in the State; hence the call for a public discusfeion of the question of Separate A niinn Wo hnnfl our friends of nhes. >J KI IV ikVUWi.. .. ^ ? ter District will be accommodated, and another opportunity be afforded the people to demonstrate their loyalty to South Carolina. For the Journal. Fourth of July Celebration. Gold Mink F. 0. Cn est to field Dis't., S. C. About 300 of the inhabitants of this community assembled at the new Store near this place, Tor the Celebration of the Anniversary of American Independence. Angus Mclnnis, Esq., was appointed President of the day, and a Comnittcc of Arrangements having made suitable preparations, at half past 11 o'clock, A. M., the procession was formed and marched to the music of the Jefferson Band, to a temporary stand ind seats, where an appropriate and eloquent uldress to the band was made by Dr. W. J. LJaskin, on the subject of music. 'I his address was characterized by elegance of taste, purity )f thought, and lofty patriotic devotion to the jherished institutions of the South. Prayer was then offered by Rev. Wm. Moore, and the Declaration of Independence was rend by M. ! K. McCnskill, Esq., after which Col. Hugh [>nig addressed the audience on the political dstory of our government, giving a sketch of he rise and progress of the various party organizations springing up amongst us since its ormation, the usurpations of the Federal Government, the strong tendency at present muniVsted towards consolidation, and in conclusion nuking a patriotic and eloquent appeal to the :itizens present, to preserve to their utmost abil-1 ty, the present glorious position of our beloved ittle State, and expressing his firm conviction, hat any laltering purpose or backward step aken by us now will involve the State in irrerievablq ruin and disgrace. After the address's were delivered the procession was again J brmed, and marched to a table amply and ! ustefully furnished with a pic-nic dinner, ser- | red up on temperance principles. After the j emoval of the cloth, the President took his ' eat at the head of the table, and icad the regu ar toasts as follows: The Day wb Celebrate?The birth-day >f constitutional liberty?we revere the memo-' y of those who gave this day its birth, and j vould imitate their example. 3 cheers. * ! South Carolina?Oar beloved State ? wc j vill cherish her institutions, and would die in ter defence. Enthusiastically cheered. Tuck Patriotism?The life blood of po iticai liberty,?we pity mc nunny who wouiu jroucli before a tyrant's power. G cheers. Our Sister States of thi: South?The j >eop!c of our southern sisters are a brave peo >le, whose fathers fought for liberty, who tlieinelves were born and nurtured in the enjoyment' if it. it cannot be believed that such a peoile will long consent to be governed otherwise Imn by a government in which they shall enjoy ; qual rights, honors and power. 3 cheers. Tiif. Southern Confederacy?The conummation so devoutly wished for, may not be , iccomplished in a day or a year, but let the , >eople of the Soutii persevere and the result vill be inevitable. 3 cheers. Tub .Memory of John C. Calhoun?The mnjortal statesman and patriot. Lihkrty, Kuuality and Justice?Without : liese, this Union cannot and ought not to i ixist. C cheers. Tiie Memory of Geo. W.whinot.jn?The ather of his country. The Heave Paljibttobs who FornnT and Iled in the lvte Mexican War?They will ivcr be ready to defend the honor and liberties >f the State at home, when their services are jailed for. 9 cheers. The Memory of Thomas Jefferson?May he Republican and States Rights principles ueulcated by him, prevail in all our councils. Qua Childukn?May they never have oc:asion to look hack upon us with reproach, For my neglect of political duty in the present jrisis. G cheers. Tiiub Rblicuon?The main pillar of our roe institutions,?our comfort in life, hope in leath, and happiness in eternity. Tub L.ydiks?Their virtues and influence ,vill elevate any people,?we accord to them )ur hearts and our affections with all the itnnunities and privileges imaginable, saving that >f wearing the trousers. U cheers. VOLUNTEER TOASTS. By John Mclunis Esq ?Con. J. II. Means? Wo can safely trust the helm of State in his hands. G cheers. By Capt. John L. Lowrv?'Hie Fourth of July?The memorable day on which our forefathers declared themselves free from oppressions yoke, may the same spirit of resentment be kindled in the breasts of the Southern citizens of this Union to free themselves from unconstitutional acts of the National Legislature by secession and arms it no other means will accomplish the same. G cheers. ]>y Jos. M. Gale Esq?The President of the United States?May he learn justice and practice the same in preference to partiality. 15y YV. W. Shedd, Esq., of Lancaster?The Sons of Chesterfield?May they retain within them, the spirit that led our forefathers to de-1 claro themselves independent, which gave birth J to tho fourth of July. 9 cheers. It was, on motion Resolved, That the proceedings be sent to the Cheraw and Camden papers, for publication. A new villiage has been laid out near this Post OlHcc; a largo und line store just finished and other buildings going up. After the toasts were read and drank, the citizens were called upon to give a name to tho place, when tho ; name of " Jefeekson " was proposed by a la-1 tly, and unanimously adopted. The whole proceedings wore marked by tho most perfect barmony and good feeling, and from the indications manifested on tho occasion, South Carolina, in tho hour of need, can count on uo truer jons to sustain her, than will bo found about the infant village of Jefferson. y*. j. THE HON. W. C. PRESTON. We regret to announce that this gentleman now on a visit to Fairfield District, has been partially prostrated by paralysis/which has affected his left side. We learn from his atten- m dant physician, Dr. Gibbcs, that beyond the ^ loss of the use of the arm and leg on that ifde, ^ no other effect of the stroke is perceptible?hht mind not beinir at all affected, and his sneech and vision remaining unimpaired.?CaroliiHan and Telegraph. Reckless Villany.?Some abandoned and depraved creature, possibly to gratify some petty malignity against the Georgia Rail Road Company, on Friday afternoon or night, placed a piece of timber across the track, and spiked it down, between JefFerson Hall and Union Point by which a freight Engine and one car oftbe train were thrown off, resulting in slight damage to the car. It was fortuna'e for passengers that this frieght train, which in consequence of some delay was behind time, encountered the obstruction, which was doubtless designed for the passenger train; otherwire it might have resulted in serious injury to life,or limb, whereas it only caused a delay of a few hours, to the passenger train by the blocking up of the track. The train with the passengers and mail, all safe, reached the city at 8 1-2 o'clock, in the morning, in time to save the connexion with the Express train on the Charleston road.? Augusta Sentinel, July 13. Retort of a Witness.? Mr. BufTum, of Lynn, Mass., was under cross-examination by ai* at- ' "" tnrnPU nnniofl F.nrrl wkn rlMLSo Aa and brow-beat him, so as to overset the tertian)^ ny ho had given against his client The question was something relating to machinery, sort Mr. Buffum had used the word 'philosophically,' in his evidence. Mr. Lord continually harped upon this phrase, and endeavored'to make the witness ridiculous in the eyes of the jury. - - .Virvi-M"S& At last he inquired, 'Pray, Mr. Witness, as ? yoa seem to be such a great philosopher, earn you tell me what the consequence would be, if the air should be exhausted^from a hogshead!' 'Yes, sir, replied Mr. Buffum, 'the head would fall in.' 'Indeed, sir!' pursued the counsel, 'and can you tell mo, philosophically, why the head sh >uld fall in first ?' 'Yes, sir,' returned Mr. Buffum, 'it is because hogsheads are like some lawyers?their heads arc I heir weakest port!' The roar of tho Court room acknowledged the victory of the witness over die counsel. " ^ ; * The population of Great Britain aud Islands ia the British Sens, by the. census just taken, is shown to be within a fraction of twenty-one millions. Ireland will show about eight mil lions nearly the same?that it was ten yearn ago. The population qGjhe United States, by the last census, was 23,^357^84, which is 1,4- m OQ mnra ft,.,., fUofXf I inrl ?l?f ' > vv.', 111 VI V tIKIII HHIf, Wl Ullq^lllllU UHU vy land. Our increase in the ten vent* was 6;> 283,196, or 30. 8 per een't.; the British increase was 2,26.3,530, or 12.1 per cent We are, therefore, multiplying our population threfc times as rapidly as Great Britain. The following are the details: England mid Wales, 8,754,554 males nnd 9,151,277 females?totid^ 17,093,821. Scotland, 1,303,622 males, 1,507, 102 females,?total, 2,870, 734.. .Islands in the British seas, 60,511 males au<t 76. 400 females?total, 112,916. The population of London is: males 1,104,356, females l,2o8, 7&. . _ Ch'tip Luxuries.-? Sunshine and showers, which beautify nil nature, may bo enjoyed by nearly nil for nothing. An invigorating scene at sun-rise or the gorgeous American sunset are equally cheap. In winter, the luxury of new liousepl'auts may bo enjoyed for a trifling expense.? "A flower in your window sweetens the air, makes your room look graceful, gives the smfs light a new charm,rejoices your eye, and links you to nature and beauty. You jeaily cannot be altogether alone, if you have u sweet Bower to look upon and it is a companion which will ** never utter a cross thing to any bckly, but al l. l. i I . n. Ac. ways moil ift-auumi auu siimmy.?isu noi uespise it because it is cheap and every body may have tlio luxury as well as you. Common things arc cheap, and common this are invariably the most valuable. Could we only have a fresh air or sunshine by purchase, what luxuries these would be, bat they are free to all, | and we think not of their blessings.?There is, indeed, much in nature that we do not yet half enjoy, because we shut our avenues of setup**, tion and of enjoyment against them. ^ ; -*'v* Good Advice.?Dou't live in hope with your arm* folded. Be active?fortune smiles on those who roll up their sleeves and 6eek a livelihood by the sweat of the brow?who pot shoulders to the wheel that propels them on to ; wealth and hapiness.?Cut tins out, and carry it about in your vest pocket, yc who loaf about, bar-rooms or idle at the street corners. Do i this and you will make useful men. A Thoughtful Character.?Accustom a child, as soon as it can speak, to narrate his little ex-> j pcricnccs, his chapter of accidents; his griefs, his fears, his hopes; to oc.nmunicate what he ' has noticed in tho world without, and what he i feels struggling in tho world within. Anxious i to have something to narrate he will be induced to give attention to objects around him, and what is passing in the sphere of his instruction; and to observe and note events will become one of his first pleasures. This is the groundwork of a thoughtful character. Ocean Steamers.?The English Ocean steam ship Companies, according to tho European Times have now in course of construction nineteen new ocean steamers. Of these, the Peninsular and Oriental Companj7, who havealready 25 steamers afloat, are building 4. The West Turbos and Brazil Royal Mail Comoanv. who have fiifteen vessels afloat, are building 5. The;Mediterranean and Cape of Good Hope Com* pany, who have 8 vessels in use, are building 4. The Pacilic Company, now running 4 vesels, are building 4 more, and tho British and North American K. M. steam ship Company (Canard's line) owning 8 vessels, are building 2 more; ^ making the whole nineteen referred to.