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k . * I # s . . . ^ VOLUME 3. CAMDEN, SOUTH-CAROLINA, NOVEMBER 5, 1852. NUMBER 89. J. _ THE CAMDEN JOURNAL. _ r published semi-weekly and weekly by THOMAS J. WARREN. TESZJZS. TnE Semi-Weekly Journal is published at Three 1 Dollars and Fifty Cents, if paid in advance, or Four Dollars if payment is delayed three months. The Weekly Journal is published at Two Dollars ^ If paid in advance; Two Dollars and Fifty Cents if pay- ; incnt be dolayed three months, and Three Dollars it not trnid till the expiralion of the rear. ADVERTISEMENTS will l>c inserted at the follow- j iagtorms: For one Square (fourteen lines or less) in the *c 1 eemi-weekly, one dollar for tho first, and twenty-five cents for oach subsequent insertion. In the weekly, " tlm ft ret nnfl thirt,V-se h' seveaty-nve corns pei o<iuuiww. v..v. ? veu and a half cents for each subsequent insertion. Sin- | gle insertions ono dollar. Semi-monthly, monthly and j M ? quarterly advertisements charged the same as for a sin- S gle insertion. a; 23?~The number of insertions desired, and the edition to be published in must be noted on the margin of > , all advertisements, or they will bo published semi-week- x, y until ordered discontinued and charged accordingly * Timely Hints to All. TT^RIEXDS.?Render, if you have a valued Friend, " * * ' * -l--* 1 J JO in whoso weiraro you reel an interest, mm inuuu | will prize, as a precious memorial, your Daguerreotype Miniature, if taken in Sqciee's peculiar stylo. PARENTS.?If you are still blessed with Parents, rand no Artist's Pencil has or can truly trace the linea- ; mcnts of his or her familiar face or form, you may well ' act the part of wisdom to advise or persuade them to visit, without delay, Squier's Daguerreotype Rooms, and have their Miniatures taken in his superior style of art. TO ALL.?How many have lost a Father, a Mother, a Sister, a Brother, or an innocent prattling child, and have not even the shadow of a resemblance to look up on. After the separation, some ''little toy" or trilling article is often kept for years, and cherished as a token of remembrance. IIow much more valuable would be ono of Squier's perfect Daguerreotype Miniatures of the "loved and lost" There is scarcely any one who does not take pleasure in gazing on the features of a friend, and, when that y * friend has been removed by death, tve often hear the 1,1 exclamation uttered with an expression of deep regret, _ k. _ "Oh, what would I not give for such a picture of my friend." Reader, perhaps you cannot do a better thing, while L"' your mind is upon the subject, than take an hour or ^1 two now, and visit the gallery; then you may, at some " future period, have raison to feel grateful for these w 'Gentle Hints" from nc ^ SQUIER'S DAGUERR2AN GALLERY. ?c September 24. 77 tf us Florida Lands for Sale. ca THE following valuable Tracts of LAND, lying in m Marion and Alaclima counties, will be offered at ac private sale during the months of October, November e" and December, next, viz: "Wetcmpka Hammock," situated about ten miles North of Ocaht, (the County "x Seat of Marion Couniy.) containing 3,000 acres, about ' one half of which is hammock, unsurpassed by any in ?n .the State, and tlie remainder White Oak and llickory t 4?I(L w A TRACT, well known as the "Fort Drane" Dan- Pr tation, containing 3,000 acres of Land, principally first quality hammock, between four and live hundred fa eras of which arc thoroughly cleared and at present in cultivation. This place lor several years averaged two hogsheads of Sugar to the aero, and every year that i.~? i a .n motivated has produced fine crops of Corn zc IV 1IOO ' V.M 4 and Cotton. Thoso tracts could readily be divided in- I _ to two or three plantations, each being surrounded by high rolling pine land. A TRACT of 1,000 acres on Orange Lake, consisting of hammock, orange grove and well-timbered pine t land. ~ TtVO TRACTS of 1,000 each, near the Alcliua ( 1 Prairie. The greater part of these tracts is rich ham- lJ' mock. Also, 5,000 acres on Indian river. Any one wishing ? cultivate Sugar Cane would do well to examine tins land, as, being remarkably fertile, and lying south of the region of frost, it is as well adapted to that culture as any in the United States. ^ 12,000 acres, generally known as the "Bata Tract," situated on the St. John's River, opposite Picolata. There are many small hammocks and orange groves on this tract, but it is principally valuable lor , : its pine timber. It has a river front of 7 or 8 miles. . 1,000 acres on Lake George, and several small tracts c j and near the St. John's river, well situated for farming, tho rearing of orange groves, &c. The above tracts of Land were purchased by the T rion. Clinch immediately alter the accession of 111 Florida to tho United States. From his position at * that time, his facilities for selection were unusually ? great, and it is b? lieved they include as good laud as can be found in the Stato. (L On account ol their accessibility from Charleston ? and Savannah, they offer great inducements to planters -1 in Carolina and Georgia wishing te remove. ar: 9 Tho titles are clear and indisputable. Gi Terms cash, or payable at Charleston or Savannah, X on or before the first of January. Any further information on the subject, can bo ob- cc tained by addressing the subscriber, at Orange Spring, uc Marion County, Florida. * J. H. M. CLINCH, Ex'or. September 24. 77 3in Three Days from New York. I HAVE just opened a magnificent assortment ol FRENCH EMBROIDERIES, purchased in T New York last week, consisting Of Worked Muslin J Collars of the newest styles, from 10c. up to $C; Mus- qi lin Sleeves and Cuffs, new shapes and patterns; Kinb'd-. 1- Chemisette, plain and frilled; Swiss Edgings and J user- ? tings; Cambric do., t in great abundance. 20 dozen Cambric Hdkfe. Also, a complete stook of Bonnet, n Neck and Cap RIBBONS, selected from tho latest J French Importations; black Velvet Ribbons all widths, ,|( colored do., for Trimmings. w I also had the good fortune to receive 35 boxes and bales of DRY GOODS, before the destruction of the ? Congarcc Bridge, the contents of which are now open nn,i rood v tor nublic inspection. They consist of white, rj red and yellow Flannels; Kerseys, Sattinets, Jeans, j Tweeds and Cassimcres; Plaid Linscvs; Cotton Stripes, j, bleached and brown Homespuns and sheetings; 150 pieces of fast colored CALICOES, together with a general assortment of FALL AID WINTER GOODS, ,,; nll of which are offered at my usual small profits, jj Sept. 21. JAMES WILSON. a( Watches and Jewelry. f rr^HE subscriber has received and opened his Fall / ! X supply of JEWELRY; consisting of new and ele- " gant styles of Gold liroachcs, plain and ornamental? _ Cuff Pins, Rings and Ear-rings; Gold Chains, for foband vest; Buckles, Seals and Keys. Cold and Silver a Lever Watches, single and hunting cases. Gold Spec- J tucles, Pens and Pencils. Gold and Coral Armlets and Necklaces. Silver Spoons, Forks, Ladles, kc. _ Oct. 8.?80tf ALEXANDER YOUNG. j Rich Dress Goods. (J A BEAUTIFUL assortment of JJRESS GOODS, opened to-day, embracing all qualities, to which J would invite t^ie attention of the ladies, as they are "1 V handsome, and will be offered low by J 0ct. 9?It. W. ANDERSON. g; | i ~ aHpgcgaaBHcaBg p" ? EEE? BBSB msebeMgg ^ CAEPETINGS! CARFETINGS! rllE subscribers arc now prepared to offer at the lowest market prices, a full assortment of superior ELVET TAFESTRY, BRUSSELS, THREE-PLY, IXGRAIN, SCOTCH, VEXETJAX, DUTCH and L1XEN CARPETIXGS. A LSO. The various widths of Printed Baizes, or Floor | lotus, Floor and Stair OIL CLOTHS and Crump. ! lotiis, Gilt and Silvered Stair Rods and Stair arreting, Rugs, .Mats, Ac. All of which have been selected from the manufaclrers in the American and English markets, by one f the partners, and we will have them cut, made, titid and laid in the most workmanlike manner, and on :e best terms. AVe most confidently invite attention to our stock. CURTAIN MATERIALS. "We are now prepared in our CUI'TAIX PEPAItTEXT to offer the various styles of Curtain Stuffs, in ill;, Worsted, Linen, and Cotton. Embroidered Imce ' id Muslin Curtains, Gimps, Loops, Tassels, Cornices, Ac. Church Trimmings, Hangings, &c. cw designs for which we have now received, and they ill be made and put up on the best terms, in the most nrkmrmlikB manner, and under our own sunervision. ' BROWNING ? LEMAN, Successors 10C. & E. L. Kerrison & Co. Cor. King and Market-sis Charleston, S. C. Oct. 19. 84 tf DRY GOODS FOR FAILYRAEE IN CHARLESTON, ?. C. TJ~ G. BANCROFT & CO., 253 King-st., below r \ Wentworth-st. Constantly on baud? SILKS AND SILK GOODS" DIIESS GOODS, of all descriptions ALP A CAS, MEIUNOES and BOMBAZINES PIUXTS and GINGHAMS CLOTHS, CASSIMEIIES a.ul VESTING S HOSIERY, GLOVES, dc. ALSO GEORGIA PLAINS and KERSEYS PLAIN and STRIPED OZNABUItGS PLEACHED and PROWS DOMESTICS SUPER. DUFFIL BLANKETS. Our business is done strictly for Cash, and on the \'e Price system, and we are confident no house in e city can give BETTER BARGAINS. Charleston, eept. 10, xeaz. ?? um. i SA.TL. IlOlfi 1 iTK OP TIXE PIUM OP SAU L IIOYT & CO., SAVAXXA1I, G.V A7 OUCH announce to his friends that ho has re- ! moved to Charleston. S. C., No. 1J0 East Bay, t here he is prepared to do a general Commission bush ' S3, and furnish to order, at all times, any articles ; >m the North or South that may ?be wanted, for the ual commission, as well as receive and sell the same ! rid I pledge myself that all business entrusted to my ' re shall receive such attention as will insure similar i anifestatiou of their good will, not doubting that mv < quaintauce with Northern and Southern markets will able me to do as well as an)*, and better than many. Also, dealer in Butter, Cheese, Plaster, Marble Dust, < tmeni, Liinc and Iiair. And, Agent for sundry Machine Manufactories, North I d South, as well as Silas C. Herring's Fire Proof Safes, ;orgia anil French Burr Mill Stones; all of which 11 bo furnished on short notice, and at manufacturers ices. ! Cash paid at all times for "Wool, Green, Salted and ' y Hides, Beer and Sheep Skins, Shipping Furs, Bees- ] ix, Bags, Rope Cuttings, Sea Island Cotton Seed and ( orida Moss. Also, Southern Tanned Leather in the jugh. Terms Cash invariably. Refers to the citi- ' ns of Savannali generally. ! Sept. 7. 73 3m. R EtDER & I)ESA USSI RE,~ ADGER'S WIIA11F, CHARLESTON, S. C. VRE prepared to devote their undivided attention in tho hiti rf-sts of iheir friends in the sale of ' )TTON, It ICE, and produce generally; and to tilling eir ORDERS. They will make fair advances on ( JXSIGNJ1ESTS of Froducc to their care. OSWF.LL UEMDEIt. JOHN It. UES.VUSSFRK. Aug. C. G3 w7m "CARRIAGES. 1 t the Old Staiid of S. A. J. Gilbert. ' < & E. M. GILBERT continue the CARRIAGE < ^ BUSINESS at the above stand, Xos. 35 and 40 i entworth street, where they will be pleased to ex- i bit to their old friends and customers a very extcn'c stock of VEHICLES, comprising those of their rn manufacture, together with the various other vies usually found in this market. Their long ac- ' mintance with this market as manufacturers and 1 alcrs will enable them to ofl'cr great inducements to irehasers, both in styles and prices. Charleston, Aug. 20. 07 tf LEONARD CIIAPIN, ATE OF THE FIRM OF GILBERTS A CI IA FIX) 1 S NOW OPENING an extensive CARRIAGE . MANUFACTORY and REPOSITORY, fronting i .rl Wrmfumrt.li.afrnnt. liovt ilnor to tlm old mtmul nf ilbcrts k Cliapiu; also, on Meet ing*trect, next door ortli of the "Pavilion Hotel," Charleston, S. C. ^"Orders lor Carriages and Harness, promptly ex uted from this date, on such terms and in such man* :r, as to insure a continuance of favors. June 11?47 tf Fresh Tamarinds i I" AY be had at 11 WORKMAN'S DIUTG STORK. MOUltftliYtt GOODS N Silks, French DeLaincs, Canton Cloths, Alpaccas, . Gingham's and Calicoes, ull of a most superior lality. Now receiving at Ocr. 15. A. M. & R. KKNXEDY'S. NEW GOODS. [MIK subscribers have received their stock of FA.Y. CYund STAPLE DRY-GOODS. The Ladies pnrtmenl embraces a rich and elegant variety, to hioh they would respectfully call attention. Oct. 8. " McDOWALL A COOPCU. Hair Brushes. I Mil? subscriber lias now on hand an elegant assort. inent of Knglish, French and American i'lain and daid HAIR BRUSHES, to* which he invites the inicetion of the Ladies. Also, loom iirusiics, some nannsomo siyics ami i items; Dressing, Tuck and l-'inc tootli Combs; Comb i rushes, Comb Cleaners, &c. Cull and examine tliem ; Z. J. DEUAY'S. October 11 S2tf ) DOZEN two-pound cans Fresh Salmon. Received j and lor sale by SHAW k AUSTIN. Juue 22. 1802. 50 tl Light lias Come! r AMP OIL and BURNING FLUID, of SUPERIOH QUALITY. Received yesterday at Oct. 15.-4t Z. J. Dell AY'S. ;LAV0RI^G EXTRACTS?A full supl ply Of PRESTON k MERRILL'S EXTRACTS, ssorted) for Flavoring. Received yesterday, at Oct. 12. Z. J. DeHAY'S. [TKAVY All Wool Plains, Sattinetts, Mallory IvorL.I_ seys and plain Linsevs for Servants wear. For de Lbw at RONNEY'S. From the Illustrated Family Friend. LIFE IS REAL. EY II. R. GODMAN, M. D. March on, uiuloubting you^t, whose prayer is for the light of truth to guide thy feet; Pause not to list to phantoms of the air, Nor tremble thou at trials thou wilt meet. Life is real! (hose who conquer find That self must first be taught in truth to act, B. fore the workings of the master mind Can govern others with its thoughts or fact. Each, ror seme purpose, either great or small, Come into life with varied powers given ; And only they control, who add to all, The lines of duty that they owe to Heaven. Then forward thou, nor idly pause to mark Those who before, or with thee start to run, Improve each moment, whether bright or dark, And cease not 'till thy life-long work is done. Sweet is the sleep that waits on labor's rest; bright shines the morrow as again it starts? Bringing contented pleasure to the bteast, That else had only known remorseless smarts. From Vie International Magazine. The ludcigrouud Territories of the United States. [concluded.] The rivers of Mammoth Cave were never crossed till 1840. Great efforts have been made to discover whence they come, and whither they go. Dut though the courageous Stephen has floated for hours up to his chin, and forced his way through the narrowest apperturcs under the dark waves, so as to leave merely his head a breathing space, yet they still remain as much a mystery ;is ever?without beginning or end, like eternity. They disappear under arches, which, even at the lowest stage of the water, arc under the surface of it. From an unknown cause, it sometimes happens in the neighborhood of these streams, that the figure of a distant companion will apparently loom up, to the height of ten or iwunu iirvL, tin JIU juu? xuio uo\.?r sioiial phenomenon is somewhat frightful, even Lo the most rational observer, occurring as it does in a region so naturally associated with giants and genii. From the Jordan, through Silliinan's Avenue, vou enter u high, narrow defile, or pass, in a portion of which, called the Hanging Rocks, huge masses of stone hang suspended over your head. At the ride of this defile, is a recess, called the Devil's Blacksmith's Shop. It contains a rock shaped like an anvil, with a small inky current running near it, and quantities of coarse stalagmite scattered about, precisely like blacksmith's cinders, called slag, in another place, you pass a square rock, covered with beautiful dog's tooth spar, called the Mile Stone. This pass brings you into Wellington's Gallery, which tapers off to a narrow point, apparently the end of the cave in this direction. But a ladder is placed on one side by which you ascend to a small cleft in the rock, through which you are at once ushered into a vast apartment, discovered about two years ago. This is the commencement of Cleveland's Avenue, the crowning wonder and glory of this subterranean world. At the head of the ladder, you find yourself surrounded by over-hanging stalactites, in the form of rich clusters of grapes, transparent to the Y, ..,1 os Minel Mini Otiil 1 m! id 1 O/l ?K llltl It I4-"> Itilli U1V.J HUM VilllM IlllU If if dune by a sculptor's band. This i?called Mary's Vineyard ; and from it an entrance to the right brings yon into a perfectly naked cave, whence you suddenly pass into a large hall, with magnificent columns, and rich festoons of stalactite, in various forms of beautiful combination. In the centre of this chamber, between columns of stalactite, stands a mass of stalagmite, shaped like a sarcophagus, in which is an opening like a grave. A Roman Catholic pri> t first di e<?v. < d this, about a year ago, and \,i;h r"-rv.-nl enthusiasm exclaimed, "The 11. ! v :;epu!uhro!" a name which it has since hoi i.e. To the lift of Mary's V ne-yard, is an indo-im like an arbor, the ceiling and des of which arc studded with snow-white cr\<ia)i/.ed gypsum, in llm form i\f nil -mrfs nf If is illinossihlc IV .V* ... .... '/V. w. ? I to convey an idea of the exquisite beauty and infinite variety of these delicate formations. In some ]ilaces, roses and lilies seem out on the rock, in bas-relief; in others, a graceful bell rises on a long stalk, so slender that it bends at a breath. One is an admirable imitation of Indian corn in tassel, the silky fibres as line and flexible as can be imagined; another is a group of ostrich plumes, so downy that a zephyr waves it. In some nooks were little parks of trees, in others, gracefully curled leaves like the Acanthus, rose from the very bosom of the rock. Near this room is the Snow Chamber, the roof and sides of which are covered with particles of brilliant white gypsum, jus if snow-balls had been dashed over the walls. In another apartment thccrys tals arc all in the form of rosettes. In another, called Kebccca's Garland, the dowel's have all arranged themselves into wreaths. Each seems to have a style of formations peculiar to itself, though of infinite variety. I lays might be spent in these superb grottoes, without becoming familiar with half their hidden glories. Onecould imagine that some antediluvian giant had here imprisoned some fair daughter of earth, and then in l.it v for ber loneliness, had employed fairies to dock jicr bowers with all the splendor of earth and ocean. Like poor Amy Rolwarf, in the solitary halls of Cuninor. Jicng.d Lights, kindled in these beautiful retreats, produce an effect inure gorgeous than any theatrical representation of fairy-land ; but they smoke the puie white incrustations, and the guide is therefore very properly reluctant to have them used. The reflection from the shining walls is so strong, that lamplight is quite sufficient. Moreover, these wonderful formations need to be. examined slowly in detail. Tbo universal glitter of the Lights is > worthless in comparison. From Rebecca's Garland you come into a vast hall, of great height, covered with shining drops of gypsum, like oozi ng waU-r pctrili d. in the centre is a large rock, four feet high, and level at top, round which several hundred people can sit conveniently. This is called Cornelia's Table, and is frequently used for parties to dine upon. In this hall, and in Wellington's Gallery, are deposits of fibrous gypsum, snow-white, dry, and resembling asbestos. Geologists, who sometimes take up their abode in the cave fur weeks, and other travellers who choose to remain over night, find this a very pleasant and comfortable bed. Cornelia's Table is a safe centre, from which in dividuals may diverge on little exploring expeditions ; for the paths here are not labyrinthine, and the hall is conspicuous from various neighboring points of view. In most regions of the cave, it is hazardous to lose sight of the guide. I you think to walk straight ahead, even for a few rods, and then turn short round and return to him, you will find it next to impossible to do so. So many paths come in at acute angles; they look so much alike; and the light of a lamp reveals them so imperfectly, that none but the practised eye of a guide ctin disentangle their windings. A gentleman who retraced a few i steps, near the entrance of the cave, to find his hat, lost his way so completely, that he was not t'oun<l fur forty-eight hours, iliough twenty or thirty people were in search of him. Parties are occasionally mustered and counted, .to sec that none are missing. Should such an accident happen, there is no danger, if the \vanderer will re- i main stationary : for he will soon be missed, and i a guide sent after him. From the hall of con- ; gealed drops, you may branch off into a succcs- i sion of small caves, called Cecilia's Grottoes, , Here nearly all the beautiful formations of the 1 ! .surrounding caves, such as grapes, flowers, stars, < leaves, coral, etc., may be found so low, that you , can examine their minutest features. One of ] these little recesses, covered with sparkling spa-, | set in silvery gvpsum, is called Piamond Grotto. ] Alma's Power closes this series of wonderful for- i mations. As a whole, they are called Cleveland's j Cabinet, in honor of Professor Cleveland, of i Puwdoin College. Silliman calls this admirable i series, the Alabaster Caves. lie says : ' I was 1 at first at a loss to account for such beautiful formations, and especially for the elegance of the curves exhibited. It is however evident that the I ... LKtAn/iAe r^nAiim fit a *?/\r?L*a Ittr SUIUMillll'UO llil**.' i^l VMH ilVlti bllO iw^j k/j iiiviv ^ mcnts or additions to the base ; the solid parts ( already formed being continually pushed forward, i If the growth bo a little more rapid on one side than on the other, a well-proportioned curve will be the result; should the increased action on one side diminish or increase, then all the beauties of the conic and mixed curves would lie produced. The masses arc often evenly and longitudinally striated bv a kind of columnar structure, exhibiting a fascicle of small prisms; and some of these prisms ending sooner than others, give a broken termination of great beauty, similar to ' our form of i lie emblem of'the order of the ' star.' The rosettes formed by a mammillary disk ; surrounded by a circle of leaves, rolled elegantly I outward, arc from four inches to a foot in diamc : tor. Tortuous vines, throwing oft'curled loaves ' | at every flexure, like the branches of a chandelier, running more than a foot in length, and not thicker than the finger, are among the varied frost-work of these grottoes ; common stalactites , of carbonate of lime, although beautiful objects, lose by contrast with these ornaments, and dwindle into mere clumsy, awkward icicles. Besides these, there are tufts of 'hair salt,' native sulphate of magnesia, depending like adhering snowballs from the roof, and periodically detaching themselves by their own increasing weight. Indeed, the more solid alabaster ornaments become at last overgrown, and fall upon the floor of the grotto, which was found covered with num hers quite entire, besides fragments of others Kiv.L-nn hv tli?? fall." ! A Jistinguishcd geologist lias said that he helicwd Cleveland's Avenue, two miles in length, contained a petrified furin of every vegetable pro; Miction on earth. If this be too large a stateI ment, it is at least safe to say that its variety is almost infinite. Amongst its other productions, are large piles of Kpsom salts, beautifully crystallized. Travel lei's have shown such wanton dcstructivencss in this great temple of Nature? mutilating beautiful columns, knocking off spar, and crushing delicate flowers?that the rules arc now very strict. It is allowable to touch nothing, except the ornaments which have loosened and dropped by their own weight. These are often hard enough to bear transportation. After you leave Alma's Bower, the cave again becomes very rugged. Beautiful combinations of gypsum and spar may still be seen oceasionallv overhead; hut all round you rocks and stones arc piled up in the wildest manner. Through such scraggy scenery, you come to the llocky Mountains, an irregular pile of massive rocks, from 100 to 150 feet high. From those you can look down into Dismal Hollow?deep below deep?the most frightful looking place in the whole cave. On the top of the mountain is a beautiful rotunda, called Croglnn Hall, in honor of the proprietor. Stalactites surround this in the richest fringe of icicles, and lie scattered about the walls, in all shapes, as if arranged for a museum. < >n one side is a stalagmite formation like a pine-tree, about five feet high, with regular leaves and branches; another is in a pyramidal form, like a cypress. If you wind down the mountains on the side opposite from that which you ascended, you will come to Serena's Arbor, which is thirteen miles from the entrance of the cave, and the end of this avenue. A most beautiful termination it is. In a scini-circle of stalactite columns is a fountain of pure water spouting up from a rock. This fluid is as transparent as air ; all the earthy particles it ever held in suspension, having been long since precipitated. The stalactite formations in this arbor are remarkably beautiful. One hundred and sixty-five avenues have been discovered in Mauimuin mc u?ia tuiuugh which is estimated at about three hundred miles. In some places, you descend more than a mile into tiie bowels of the earth. The poetic-minded traveller, after he lias traced all the labyrinths, departs with lingering reluctance. As he approaches the entrance, daylight greets him with new and startling beauty. If the sun shines on the verdant sloping hill, and the waving trees, seen through the arch, theyseein like fluid gold; if mere daylight rests upon them, they resemble molten silver. This remarkable richness of appearance is doubtless owing to the contrast with the thick darkness, to which the eye has been so long accustomed. As you come out of the cave, the temperature of the air rises thirty degrees instantly (if the season is summer,) and you feel as if plunged in a hot vapor bath; but the effects of this are salutary ?nd not unpleasant. .Nature never seems so miraculous as it does when you emerge from this hidden realm of marvellous imitations. The " dear goddess" is so serene in her resplendent and more harmonious beauty ! The gorgeous amphitheatre of trees, the bills, the sky, and the _ ii - a- * * - - - air, an seem 10 wear a veil or transfigured glory. The traveller feels that he was never before conleious how beautiful a phenomenon is the sunlight, how magnificent the blue arch of heaven! There are three guides at the sen-ice of travellers, all well versed in the intricate paths of this nether world. iSteuhen, the presiding genius of Mammoth Cave, is a mulatto, and a slave. He has lived in this strange region from boyhood, # and a large proportion of the discoveries are the result of his courage, intelligence, and untiring teal. His vocation has brought him into contact with many intellectual and scientific men, and a prodigious memory, he has profited much by intercourse with superior minds. He can reL-olloct every body that ever visited the cave, and ill the terms of geology and mineralogy are at bis tongue's end. He is extremely attentive, and peculiarly polite to ladies. Like mostof his race, lie is fond of grandiloquent language, and- his rapturous expressions, as he lights up some fine point of view, are at times fine specimens of glorification. His knowledge of the place is ample & id accurate, and he i3 altogether an extremely useful and agreeable guide. * - + The Child audthe Vision. 1 Iiave regretted the mcagreness ot my own experience and yet I once had a pretty incideut, of the unusual kind through a child. He was a healthful, lively and intelligent boy of three years old. One bright Sabbath evening twilight ho had been singing in my arm*, and then sat awhile perfectly quiet; suddenly he turned around and whispered in my ear; ''Who is that leaning over the rocking chair ?" 1 Who does it look like !" I r< p'ied, without the least appearance of surprise?for the chair was empty, and stood quite near us. He looks so pleasent," was the reply, in his imperfect utterance, "Will you go and shake hands ?" I asked. He disengaged himself from my arms, crossed over to the chair, and looking confidently upwards, grasped the air, and not till he had done so too or three times did his countenance change, and then he whispered, "/ taut feel him /"sighed heavily, and returned to my arms. The child more than once spoke of seeing ob? Al t. C--1 1? 1 * 1 |ecis m liiis w?y?was penucny neaiiuiui, piayt'ul and noisy as other children. I never showed either surprise or curiosity in the matter? never repeated the story in his presence, scarcely ever have talked about it in any way, so there was nothing to pique the marvellous in the child. . and nothing to tempt to falsehood, by making him the Jiero of a story. The preseuce must have been real to him, i.ot caused by disease or excitement. I turned his attention at once to other subjects, without making any comment. At another time he crawled from his little crib, and waked me, saying: "The peasent (pleasent) man has tome adain," pointing to the back of his cradle. There was no object that could possibly deceive the fancy of the child. "Well, go to sleep, my dear," I said. He ^ laid down tranquilly, and presently called out.? "He is done dear ' and soon was fast aslesp again. There was nothing extraordinary in the - * habits of the child?he was affectionate, exceedingly truthful, and knew nothing of fear, never had known, and was of that joyous, happy temperament which many would suppose unallied to anything of the kind.?Mrs. Smith. Gen, Scott's Speeches.?We have preserved all the speeches of Gen. Scott in his late expedition "by the nearest route," in search of a site for a military hospital at the Blue Licks in Kentucky. They amount to fifty-three in number, on the way o..,l nn Im wnv Kfiftt- nr nnn for dvdrv wftftlr VUO ???IV4 VII HIV ? V. ?..w w. v.v.j .. vvW in the year. They are not so magnificent or convincing as the speeches of Ilenry Clay, nor so profound, or grand, or great, as the speeches of Daniel Webster; they are not so elaborate or classical as the speeches of Kossuth?they arc hardly up to the standard of Zachary Taylor's campaign letters of 1848?but they will do. In order, therefore, that they may be appropriated to the best advantage for the public information, we shall, probably, publish them all in a lump, in a day or two. * Tln-v will be invaluable, all in the lump.?iV. Y. llcral<l. One of the Families tiiat don't take tite Newspaper.?"Dad, who is Sam Francisco, that is get tin' all the gold out there in California? he must be the richest man in all the diggins." "Well, Johny, 1 rather think he is some relation to Sam Jacinto, who was killed in Texas by General Sam Houston." Lay by a good store of patience, but be sine and put it where you can find it. That which derives its only value from fancy is not very valuable.