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} # . * ^ i|| "v'5JS VOLUME 3. CAMDEN, SOUTH-CAROLINA, NOVEMBER 9,1852. NUMBER 90. " THE CAMDEN JOURNAL rUBLISIIED SEMI-WEEKLY AND WEEKLY BY __ THOMAS J. WARREN. TER.1IS. The Semi-Weekly Joints vl is published at Throe Dollars and Fifty Cents, if paid in advance, or Four Dollars ifpayraent is delayed three months. Tiie "Weekly Joupxal is published at Two Dollars *= ?if paid in advance; Two Dollars and Fifty Cents if payment bo delayed three months, and Three Dollars if not naid till the expiration of the vear. ADVERTISEMENTS will be iuserted at the follow? ~ " ?1 ?: lM?U??|,a lag terms: ifor one square jmuriecu imw ui eeuii-weekly, one dollar for the first, and twenty-five cents for each subsequent insertion. In the weekly, seventy-five cents per square for the first, ami thirty-seven and a half cents for each subsequent insertion. Single insertions one dollar. Scmi-montlily, monthly and quarterly advertisements charged the same as for a sin# gteinsertion. I~S9The number of insertions desired, and the edition to be published in must be noted on the margin of ill advertisements, or they will bo published setni-weeky until ordered discontinued and charged accordingly Florida Lands for Sale. mrl"^IIE following valuable Tracts of LAND, lying in JL Marion and A lachma counties, will be offered at private sale during the months of October, November and December, next, viz: "Wetumi-ka Hammock," situated about ten uiiJes North of Ocala, (the County *r Scat of Marion Counry.) containing ",000 acres, about u_ir ?< ;c tinmmnelv unsurnassed bv 311V ill f OUC I1JU1 U1 limvu , , the State, and the remainder White Oak and Hickory land. A TRACT, well known as the "Foit Drane" Plantation, containing .'5,000 acres of Land, principally first quality hammock, between four and five hundred acres of which are thoroughly cleared and at present in cultivation. This place for several years averaged two hogsheads of Sugar to the acre, and every year that it has been cultivated has produced fine crops of Corn and Cotton. These tracts could readily be divided into two or three plantations, each being surrounded by high rolling pine land. A TRACT of 1,000 acres on Orange Lake, consist** ing of hammock, orange grove and well-timbered pine | land. TWO TRACTS of 1,000 each, near the Alchua w Prairie. The greater part of those traot6 is rich hammock. Also, 5,000 acres on Indian river. Any one wishing jo 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 United States. 12,000 acres, generally known as tlio "Bayard 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 for its pine timber. It has a river front of 7 or s miles. 1,000 acres on Lake George, and several small tracts c j and near the St. John's river, well situated for fiirmIing, the rearing of orange groves, <fcc. The above tracts of Land were purchased by the late Geo. Clinch immediately after the accession of Florida to tho United States. From his position at I . _ +l.?i? timn?Ilia 111 Mil great, aud it is believed tliey iueiudo as good land as can be found in the State. On account ol their accessibility from Charleston and Savannah, they otfer great inducements to planless in Carolina and Georgia wishing to remove. fThe titles arc clear and indisputable. Terms cash, or payable at Charleston or Savannah, on or before t he first of January. Any further information on the subject, can bo obtained by addressing the subscriber, at Orange Spring, Marion County, Florida. J. II. M. CLINCH, Ex'or. September 2d. 7 7 3m Three Days from New York. 1HAVE just opened a magnificent assortment ol FRENCH EMBROIDERIES, purchased in New York last week, consisting Jof Worked Muslin r Collars of the newest styles, from 10c. up to $G; Must lin Sleeves and Cutis, new shapes and patterns; Emb'd: Chcmisetts, plain and frilled; Swiss Edgings and Insertiugs; Cambric do.. . in great abundance. 20 dozen t "' Cambric Hdkfs. Aiso, a complete stook of Bonnet, i Nock and Cap RIBBONS, selected from the latest I French Importations; black Velvet Ribbons all widths, f colored do., for Trimmings. I also had the good fortune to receive 35 boxes and bales of DRY GOODS, before the destruction of the Congaree Bridge, the contents of which are now open ? J ?--1.. i~? miWI/i inannntinn Thov consist: of white. HUUiuauj IUI j ( red and yellow Flannels; Kerseys, Sattincts, Jeans, Tweeds aud Cassitneres; Plaid Linscys; Cotton Stripes, bloached and brown Homespuns and shootings; 150 pieces of fast colored CALICOES, together witli a general assortment of FALL A11) WJXTKll COULS, all of which are offered at my usual small profits, Sept. 24. JAMES WILSON. Watches and Jewelry. . - f f~HIE subscriber has received and opened his Fall X supply of JEWELRY; consisting of new and elegant styles of Gold Broaches, plain and ornamental? Cull'Pins, Rings and Ear-rings; Gold Chains, for foband vest; Buckles, Seals and Keys. Gold and Silver Lever Watches, single and hunting cases. Gold Spectacle-. Pens and Pencils. Gold and Coral Armlets and Necklaces. Silver Spoons, Forks, Ladles, &c. Oct. 8.?80tf ALEXANDER YOUNG. Rich Dress Goods. A BEAUTIFUL assortment of DRESS GOODS, opened to-day, embracing all qualities, to which I would invite the attention of the ladies, as the}- are handsome, and will be offered low by Oct. b?It. W. ANDERSON. CARPETINGS! CARPETINGS V f fTMIE subscribers arc now prcpnred to oiler at the X lowest market prices, a full assortment of superior VELVET TAPESTRY, BRUSSELS, THREE-PLY, INGRAIN, SCOTCH, VENETIAN, DUTCH and LINEN CARPETINGS. ALSO. nf Porvrrn Or FLOOIl II1U n iuiuo v* a Cloths, Floor and Stair OIL CLOTHS and Thumb Clotjls, Gilt aud Silvered Stair Hods and Stair Carpeting, Rugs, Mats, 4c. All of which have been selected from the manufacturers in the American and English markets, by one of the partners, and we will have them cut, made, fitted and laid in the most workmanlike manner, and on the best terms. TVc most confidently invito attention to our stock. CURTAIN MATERIALS. Wo arc now prepared in our CURTAIN DKPART1 MKXT to offer the various styles of Curtain Stuffs, in Silk, Worsted* Linen, and Cotton. Embroidered Lore and Muslin Curtains, Gimps, Loops, Tassels, Cornices, 4c. Church Trimmings, Hangings, Ac. New designs for which we have now received, and they will be made aud put up*on the best terms, in the most workmanlike manner, and under our own supervision. BROWNING & LEMAN, Successors- w> 0. kjft. L. Kerrison <fc Co. Cor, King aira Market-sts. Charleston. S. 0. x 0'"l. 19. 81 tf I I DRY GOODS FOR FALL TRADE I* CHARLESTON, S. C. "11^" G. BANCROFT & CO., 253 King-st., below n i "Wentworth-st. Constantly on hand? Tli SJLKSAXD SILK COOLS , LRESS G 0 ODS. of all descriptions . ALVA OAS, MEll I NOES ami BOMBAZINES A PRINTS and GINGHAMS ' ' CLOTHS, CA SSI MERES and VESTING S HOSIERY, CL 0 YES, d'e. Th also GEORGIA PLAINS and KERSEYS Th PLAIN and STRIPED OZNA BURGS . BLEACHED and BROWN DOMESTICS SUPER. JJUFFIL BLANKETS. . Lo Our busiuess is done strictly for Cash, and on the One Puice system, and we arc confident no house in the city can give JiETTEK JSAUUAJH&. -u; Charleston, Sept. 15, 1852. 75 4m. ] SAM L. IIOIT, A;. LATE OF THE FIRM OF SAM'I. IIOYT & CO., SAVANNAH, OA ( \\ J OULD announce to his friends that he has rc- rTV moved to Charleston. S. C., No. 11D East Bay, where he is prepared to do a general Commission busi- * ness, and furnish to order, at all times, any articles from the North or South that may be wanted, for the usual commission, as well as receive and sell the same p0 And I pledge myself that all business entrusted to my , carc shall receive such attention as will insure similar manifesta'ion of their good will, not doubting that my Bu acquaintance with Northern and Southern markets will ] enable me to do as well as any, and bolter than many. r0 Also, dealer in Butter, Cheese, Plaster, Marble Bust, < Cement, Lime and Ilair. And, Agent lor sundry Machine Manufactories, North Frt and South, as well as Silas C. Herring's Fire Proof Safes, Georgia and French Burr Mill Stones; all of which \ will be furnished on short notice, and at manufacturets prices. De, Cash paid at all limes for M ool, Green, Salted and Dry Hides, Deer and Sheep Skins, Shipping Furs, Beeswax, Bags, Bopo Cuttings, Sea Island Cotton Seed and Oh! Florida Moss. Also, Southern Tanned Leather in the 1 Rough. Terms Cash invariably. Refers to the citi- -p|1( zens of Savannah generally. Sept. 7. 73 3m. KEEDER & DESAVSSVBE, } ADGER'S WIIARF, CHARLESTON, S. C. ARE prepared to devote their undivided attention ? to the interests of tiieir friends in the sale of COTTON, RICE, and produce generally; and to tilling * their ORDERS. They will make fair advances 011 Consignments of Produce to their care. OSWELL REKDER. JOHN B. DESAl SSI RE. Aug. C. C3 _ w?tn "carriages. At the Old Stand of S. A* .1. Giilbcrf. S& E. M. GILBERT continue the CARRIAGE BUSINESS a' the above stand. Nos. :>"? and -10 ' Went worth street, where they will be pleased to c-xliibit to their old friends and customers a very extensivc stock of VEHICLES, comprising those of their own manufacture, together with the various other styles usually found in this market. Their long nc- clu ouaintance with this market as manufacturers and me dealers will enable them to offer great inducements to .);u purchasers, both in styles and prices. J.' __Charleston. Ana. 2* .. *f LEOXABD CKVAPIX, (LATE OK THE FIRM Or GILBERTS & OIIAPIN) IS NOW OPENING an extensive CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY and REPOSITORY, fronting Hoi and on Went worth-street, next door to the old stand of ow Gilberts & Chnpin; also, 011 Mccting-trect, next door North of the "Pavilion IIotkl.'' Charleston, S. C. ,. ^WOrders for Carriages and Harness, promptly ex , ecuted front this date, On such terms mid in such manncr, as to insure a continuance of lavors. to ' June 11?IT if CC1 ELECTION NOTICE. pit State of South-Carolina?Kershaw District. am Office of the Court of General Session# ami Common Tkas. ?1 r \i Viim.iv j' ,.;.i l.?. the directions of the act of the Legislature in such ease ac<; made and provided do hereby give public notice, that i an election for SHERIFF of Kershaw District will he ' held on Monday the 29th day of November next, at J the usual places of election throughout the said Dis- elit trict, to till the vacancy occasioned by the resignation mil of the present incumbent. ,,el Witness my hand, at Camden, this fourth day of Oc- " tobor, A.D. 1852 res M. NAT*DIN, c. a. s. A c. i'. yei MAN AO liltS. wa Camden: Samuel li. Capers, John J. "Workman and |jf0 i James I. Villepigue. | Curetoms Mill: Frederick Dowcn, John Motley and ' J. P. Richbourg. n0' Flat Rock: James Fletcher, W. G. Kirkland and ant Jesse Trusdel. pit Buffalo: "William Mungn. James X. Sawell and La- |ia, ban Ferguson. * Lizenby's: L. W. R. Blair, Daniel Dcthune and James 1 BelL Sbroek's Mill: B. T.* McCoy, Henry Ratcliflf and ant Samuel Smith. cai Liberty Hill: John Brown, Hugh Summerville and ... Wiley Patterson. Goodwyn's Store: James Love, Richard Drakcford J'P' and William Clyburn. t>e The Polls to be open [one day at all the places. Man- tai agersto meet at Camden on the Wednesday following, a,rj count the votes and declare the election. Polls to ho opened at !i o'clock, A. M., and closed at . 1 o'clock, P. M., with convenient intervals. The box, ":l vessel or bag to be sealed up when the polls arc closed, t<> and not to be opened except to count tlje votes at the in regular time and place, A. A. 1721, 3 Slat. 130. Valuable Land for Sale. "01 In Lancaster District. MidJleton G. Caston, j vs. > l'urtitioi). lu Win. T. Caston, Sam'l. C. Caston. ) ' sol I)Y virtue of the decree of the Court of Kquity, p(,c ) made iu the above case, June Term, 1852, I will 11 sell at Lancaster 0. 11., on the first Monday, tlie 0th SUI December, 1852, tbe following valuable tracts of land, we belonging to above parties, viz: lea uiic iraci containing i.iz acres, situate 111 i,nnoasior District on both sides of Little Lynch's creek, and 011 < both sides of the Jted field road to Camden, bouuded ' by lands of Win. II. Roberts, Mrs. Kllis, Mrs. Conner.', ex] Mrs. Ingram, and tract No. 1 belonging to same estate, yei Also one other tract containing U08 Acres situate in ?f 1 said District, on both sides of said creek and road, ad- (|r joining lands of Kobt, Crimmcnger, We Rowers,.Fames J. Hortou, Uriah Williams, J110. Neal, Win. II Roberts, a" and the tract above described. su] Theso two tracts adjoin and form one body of land, a t having heretofore been cultivated as one plantation. wj] Persons desiring to purchase, would do well to examine before the sale, as so large and valuable a body a^' of land is becoming dillicult to be purchased. j'a Terms of Sale.?Cash, suflicient to pay costs and ex- in pcnscs; the balance a credit of one and two years with- atn interest annually from day of sale, purchasers giving wj bond and two good sureties and a mortgage. . JAMES II. WITHKRSI'OOX, bn C'om'r Eq. L. P. Fie! Oct. 26, ($5.63.) -13 wts lea ?) DOZEN two-pound cans Fresh Salmon. Received lV" Z and for sale by SHAW & AUSTIN. c,l. June 22. 1853. 00 tf gn From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. j The Great are Falling from Us. t BY T. BUCHANAN BEAD. C o great nrc fulling from us?to the dust, 3ur flag droops midway, full of many sighs; ?r nation's glory and a people's trust t Lie in the ample pall where Webster lies. A i e great are falling from us?one by one, .Vs fall the patriarchs of the forest trees; t c winds shall seek them vainly, and the sun l [laze on each vacant space for centuries. t , Carolina mourns her steadfast Pine, Which like n main-mast, towered above her realm ; ( id Ashland hears no more tho voice divine, Prom out the branches of her stately elm. I ^ id Marslificld's giant oak, whose stormy brow J * Dft turned the ocean tempest from the West, t * is on the shore be guarded long?and now, Jur startled Eagle knows not where to rest 1 A nmriTN nnm^rrvp J UJCjxrmxi JLiu x j-ro. rget not the dead, who Iiave loved, who have left us, a iVho bend o'er us now from their bright homes abovo, ' t believe, never doubt, that the Clod who bereft us c Permits them to mingle with friends they still love: ? peat theirfond words and their'noble deeds cherish? *peak pleasantly of them who left us in tears? >m our lips their dear names or their joys should not perish, j( iVhilc time bears our feet through the valley of tears. t ?r friends of our youth, can wc cease to remember n flic last look of life and the low-whispcrcd prayer? ^ ! cohl be our hearts, as the ice of December, J~ iVhcn love's tablets record "o remembrancer there. ? ?n forget not the dead, who are ever more nigh us, itill floating sometimes near our drcain-liaunted bed: the loneliest hour, in the crowds they are by us: "orgct not the dead, oh! forget not the dead! MNEMOSYNE. ? I, | ,.| | 11 rain your Daiiiighlcrs to some Use- J fill Occupation. i ti "Change is written 011 the tide, j Chi the forest's leafy pride, | .j On the streamlet's glancing bright, On the jcwel'd crown of night; All, where'er the eye can rest, |( Show it legibly imprest." 0 ' I was not reared for hardship?I was trained 0 be a lady"- - said a destitute young woman e: American parentage, who had seen some c snty summers. Suppressed emotions almost n jked her utterance, while she solicited employ- \> lit. A short conversation evinced her inea- h itv to accomplish anything that would be ,<i iUMcrativc. JUuiioy lua- oluMhnotf mid early u ith, her parents were 'well off.' She was sent school, more or loss, and taught to sew a litt le c home; also, to play and sing a few tunes, but tl ; expecting she would ever have to earn her t? n living, she had been taught nothing solely r; that end. Uefovc she wasaof age her father h d insolvent. All their effects, save the absoc necessaries of housekeeping, had been sold S( meet the demands of creditors, and more re- [ C; itly they had parted with these necessaries to | f. cure bread. Their home was now broken up, i h 1 herself and sisters must either work or starve h or do worse. Hut their trouble was that they j || .1 no trade, could not teach a school, were not j p ustoinotl to house-work or needle-work, and i (j jody would employ them, l'oor lbrloru j V mg women! Ilow truly pitiable their con- j, ion! And yet their unthinking parents, liad 0 ngled for them this bitter cup. Too indul tt it to require iliem to be industrious?too ir- ), olute to aid lliem in forming habits of perse- ]< ing application, their morning of life had been d stcd in idle dalliance, making uo provision for p fii.Lult iii1.?c Ilfi.l ii'ii'onfnl f-iit lifnlnrvcQ 41 ?n added to parental fondness, liow different iv had been tlie prospects of these incfliciciit I almost helpless daughters. But their case, iable as it is, illustrates that of hundreds who re been similarly trained ?and who are to-day ping the same bitter fruits. Sl No condition in life is exempt from changes 1 trials?and no class so imperatively require v ly preparatory discipline for these trials as ^ r daughters. What parent can lay his hand J' r>n his present possessions and say, 'they shall mine to-morrow V Who can make such cor- tl n provision for liis children as to secure thorn 11 liust reverses, and render self-reliance and the v ans of self-support of no importance ? If they ve not these personal resources, what arc they d do to escape the lot of the dependent pauper, tl ease of emergencies ? I Mating parent, as you I rxi iqioii your beloved daughters, ought you " L to think of this, and not only think but act? ight you nut to select for her some avocation v which she may rely for an honorable liveli- 0 im.i iii i.im: ui wiir limine ui an uuivi ivwuiu^ d soo to it that ?hc becomes so perfected iu s nc useful calling that its duties may be per- t ted with alacrity, and with the conscious plea- 11 o of being useful to herself and to others. 1 >o t< hearsuincone exclaim, 'What! my daughter t rn a trade?fit herself for a teacher?a book- t "per?a house-keeper?a nurse?a woman of c work! No, never! She is born to higher 1' >ectations. The enjoyment of her youthful d us shall not be marred by the contemplation :i such destiny. I expect her to fill the station a wife, and that her husband will be willing 11 d able to support her.' Misguided parent, 11 iposc these expectations should be realized for 11 liinc. Can you have any guarantee that she l) II r.ot outlive her husband ? Any guarantee t ainst illness nn?l reverses of fortune ? Suppose rental and conjugal regard shall strew flowers s all her early pathway?and then bereavement i.l destitution strew after them the thorns 1 lich she has never learned to 'tread down,' or t iisli aside, with womanly fortitude and noble- I' ?s of purpose. Suppose that she has never rued to do and bear, and also that her 'mind < ly have a kingdom of its own'?that life's dis- 1 lino is needful, and though not joyous hut 0 cvous in the present?mav still be borne, and p " rove of infinite service in perfecting the chara ,er for the life that now is, and that which is I some. What must be the inevitable result ?A'e need not deal in suppositions, for living e itnples aie all about us. One that is presetilC! vliile writing the above, accords with the man vith which facts of frequent occurrence Inn nude us familiar. A young lady had just called desiring an ii ervicw, with whose circumstances we had bet nadc partially acquainted by a benevolent gel ieman who had received from her a note, froi vhich we will quote an extract: '1 have not had anything to do for the last to lays, and .not having any employment has le is very destitute indeed. Were I to state pa ieulars, you would hardly credit me?ami i his land of plenty we might die if I would nc ell our destitution. Surely it is not for ihcsh if my father that I am thus in want, for he di , great deal of good in his country, and to I icnest with the world left his children beggar V. very little would support my mother, siste nd invself, could we get work to do?work tha i.. i " t . i ? J? Tr \f_ I1U JUuCM pWIMIIll gin fiUl get IU UU. JLi 1TJI.? ould get 1110 some employment for a few hour acli day, it would be such a relief to my mine have felt for the last few days in a state of de* otidency, to see two or three of us, solitary Pic est ants, so friendless and desolate. If you d ot do something fur us this week, I am at jss what course to take. It is hard to writ lius to a gentleman, hut it is because you liav Christian heart that I do so. I have had ra; clings wounded many times since I came t imerica. Although poor, 1 have feelings am ood principles. I wish for some honest way c ving.' ****** * If wo may judge from appearances, the write f the above is truthful and deserving, and tli ceasion of her almost despairing state of mini es chielly in her want of the practical knowledg ecessary to success in occupations to which sh as been quite accustomed. She says, at 011 me her father owned twenty-five buildings, am over thought of his family coining to want lie mother's parents had reared her in entire ig oranec of any useful or remunerative pursuit nd at her present age, of refined feelings am a bits, she had no reliance but her poor childrct lie above note exhibits the feelings and want f many worthy daughters of poverty, who one njoyed all the comforts and luxuries of lift !ould their parents behold their present wretched ess, and then be permitted to take them bad aid on die track of Time, and re-train them fc fe's uncertain destinies, surely they would nc gain send them forth upon the world, so uttorl nprepared for trials and reverso*; surely, the onld not speak contemptuously of any hone.' ailing, however humble, nor deem it keneat hem to have their children skilled, by faithfi caching and early practice, in any art thatwoul iise them above want, and bring an honorab! dependence. Said a widowed mother, who sought ourcour jl but yesterday, '1 have six children, the young st four weeks old?born two weeks after it ither's death. We are left with nothing, but avc a trad?, and think I can supply our want y my no?.*dIo, 'till the children can work and hel iiemsclves.' This mother settled in life with fai rospects, but what could a husband and fathc o to maintain a family when his health failed V hat, win'ii means were expended and death a{ reaching ami without a trade, some sure mod I' sell-support?what can a bereaved mother d > save her beloved children from beggary ? Lil as often many untried phases for those wh now nothing of early sorrow. 1'onder ther ecply, vo who are parents, and sec to it that) l)' as gu'jd a foundation for the fuliire, as ft lie present happiness of your loved ones. Saturday Gazette. Sleep. The Scientific American thus discourses on th jbject of sleep: No person of active mind should try to pr< ent sleep, which in such poisons; only coint hen rest is indispensible to the continuance i ealth. In fact sleep once in twenty-four hour! i as essential to the existence of mammalia a lie momentary respiration of fresh air. Th lost unfavorable condition for sleep cannot pre cut its approach. Coachmen slumber on thei caches, and couriers on their horses, while so] iers fall asleep on the field of battle, amidst al lie noise of artillery and the tumult of war.? luring the retreat of Sir. John Moore, severs f the British soldiers were reported to have la! 11 asleep on the march, and yet they continue* miking onward. The most violent passions am xeitcmeut of mind cannot preserve even powei il minds from sleep ; thus Alexander the Grea lopt on the field of Arbcla, and N-?poleon o lull of Auslcrlilz. Even strijxjs and torture ean ut keep oll'sleep, as criminals have been know o sleep on the rack. Noises which serve at firs o drive away sleep, soon become iudispensabl o its existence ; thus a stage coach stopping t< liango horses, wakes all the passengers. Th irifprictor of an iron forge, who slept close to th in of hammers, forges and blastfurnaces, woul* wake if there was any interruption to them di ing the night; and a sick miller, who had hi niil stopped on that account, passed sleepier lights till the mill resumed its usual noise. lit ucr, in the Iliad, elegantly represents sleep a vercoming all men, and even the gods, excef ing Jupiter alone. The length of time passed in sleep is not th amc for all men; it varies in different indivi.lt U and at different aires: but it cannot be dotei nined from the time passed in sleep, relative t he strength or energy of the functions of th >ody or iniinl. From six to nine hours is th .verago proportion, yet the Roman emperor .'align I a, slept only three hours, Frederick c Vussia and Dr. John Hunter consumed only fou r five hours in repose, while the great Scipi lept during eight. A rich and lazy citizen \vi V?. " i-iSJ -' * y c- slumber from ten to twelve hours daily. It is to during infancy that sleep is longest and most ? profound. Wome.i also sleep longer than men, x- and young men btiger than old. d, <7 The Young Men of the Age.?Xot long since k'e we saw a tear gathering in the eye of an old man, as he spoke of the past and the present?of the ll" time when he burned pine knots upon the rode n home hearth for light to obtain a scaUty educaB~ tion, and compared the ten thousand privileges 11 which are now scattered broad-cast around every door. Oh said he, in tremulous tones, the young n men of this day, no not appreciate the light of ft the age they live in. r" The words of the old man made us sad, while 11 at the time we felt mortified that so many of our ft voung men fail to improve the advantages within 1S their reach. They are even continually mutterd ing about their lot, and pushing for positions ^ where they can win the reward without the 3- sweetening purifying, ennobling sacrifice of toil. r? The miscalled enjoyments of a day, are eagerly sought after to the exclusion or neglect of the - more honorable intellectual and useful. In truth, 13 few of our young men know anything of the h value of the privileges around them. 1 * h Ferocity of a Cat.?A fine child, about ten 0 years of age, the daughter of Mr. Cornwall, a superanuatea metiiodist preacher residing at c Nuns Island in this town, came by her death, e this week, as we are informed, in a very unusual y manner. It seems that amongst the domestic animals of the house, this gentleman had a cat . which was in tlie habit of lying upon his chif' dren when asleep, and on a recent occasion scratched one of them severely. The animal was, in consequence, ordered to be drowned, and the serr vant accordingly tied a stone to its neck and c flung it into the river. It was of course, supposed to be dead, but after a week it re appeared l> at the house in a very famished and wild-looking 0 : condition. Having got into one of the upper *: rooms, it was shut in there by the family, who were terrified by its ferocious appearance, and " wished to starve it to death. In a short time, however, it got out of its pri[j son while the family were all at prayer with the exception of the deceased child who happened to bo asleep in the kitchen. The cat instantly -S ~l.~ i i .i i A._i ? miiiim-u 111;i in iiiu uium. lunous manner, ana Dec fore any assistance could be rendered, had torn '' her face and throat so violently as to cause her death in a few days.?Galtoay Mercury. ir )t A Silly Man.?The local reporter of the New y Orleans Picayune thus make; merry at some y simpleton who had committed the egregious fol| ly of attempting to rob a person connected with ^ (l the press: i] "The man who bit off his own nose to spite |e his face exhibited no greater piece of folly than the individual who attempted night before last to enter the private apartment of a gentleman r. connected with the reporting department of the 's city press. Reporters are proverbially a saving j and prudent race, and they know too much of s the vanity of life and the insecurity of word ly p possessions to leave the latter in any locale where ;r they could become the property of any person >r who might chose to carry them off vi et armis. ? "We remember an adventure of a similar character to the one we allude to above. It took 0 I place some two years .ago, and iu this city. A 0 very staid and worthy member of the reportorial e corpse had his pockets picked by some inexperi0 enced and daring thief. "We say 'pockets,' in n the plural, because as the plunderer found nothc ing in the first one he searched he must have )r gone through the entire half dozen in the press man's garments before arriving at the one which contained the prize he sought?a well-worn pocket book. As it afterwords appeared, the lightfingered individual found in it only an odd pair of black cotton shoestrings a memorandum about L 'a dead l>ody found floating, and the rhymes for a couple of verses, addressed to no lady in par-/ i- tieular, but evidently intended for the first who s should happen to bestrike the poet's fancy. The >f grave and sober reporter is not in the habit of ?, "pocketing' his spare funds, however he may treat s his billiard balls."' e ? ^ ^ Moments of Melody.?I remember once upon 1 till? IlinriritI of a st ream in r?no nf flie lnw chol. ' to rod valleys on Salisbury Plain, where the monks " of former ages had planted chapels and built her~ mils' cells. There was a little parish church. J1 near, but tall elms, and quivering-,, aldters, hid it from sight, when, all on a sudden, I was ' startled by tlie sound of a full organ pealing on ' the ear accompanied by rustic voices, and. the willing choir of village maids and children. It I rose, indeed, "like an exultation of rich cjistillccl II perfume." The dew, from a thousand pastures was gathered in its softness: the silence of a thou" sand years spoke in i|< It came upon the heart 1 like tbo calm beauty of death ; fancy caught the 0 sound, and faith mounted toij it to the skies. It 4 till the valley like a mist, apd still poured out its 0 endless chant as it swells on the car, and wraps c me in a gulden trance drowning the noisy tumult ^ of the world.?IIazliit. i A good reputation is better than a fine coat, * in almost any kind of business?except wooing a s fashionable lady. Ax Insane J?ditor.?An Englishman, who ? lias recently boon in the editorial department of a weekly paper in Boston, has been sent to the Lunatic Asylum at South Boston, as ap insane 0 person. e " Good bye John."?A late'English paper ; contained the following paragraph: Died, at >f Bushcy, Ilartfoldshire, on his birtliday, August r 4th, aged 97, John Smith, formerly a soldier in o the British Army, and as such present at the II battle of Bunker's Hill, Jnne 17, 1775, w