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iaion or naturalization, said TO myself,
'llere is case in point; if seeds are re-
CURED for the production of plants, this
sward must contain them and they can
be discovered by close examination
So, sir. | fofcd piece home. cut it in
slices-when, 10 and behold the fine
yellow seeds, like grains of gold. were
thicllly scattered in thin layer through
the whole mass, and on exposure to light
and heat, grew and produced white clover,
and that only
Now, what state Of things could have
existed TO deposit those seeds in tina, po-
slion! The whole country in this re-
gion has been redeemed from the wilder
ness, within, fifteen or twenty years, and
the spot allude to within twelve of the
time am speaking of; and there is no
stream Of water that could possibly have
brought them from any other place.
White clover is undoubtedly Indigenous,
but does not grow in forests, or unculti-
waited places. Was there period, be-
of the field had undisputed sway over the
country! and that subsequent changes,
by the subsistence of inland seas, or the
Noahic delugc, have disturbed the drift
and deposited the alluvial soils mixed
with the seeds of former surface, at va
rious depths, convenient for proper en-
Iosure TO cause them TO multiply and re-
plenish the earth know of no other
way TO account for seeds at the various
depths and situations in which they are
found.
The commonly received opinion, that
white clover is natural to some land, as
are various other plants and weeds with
out number--lf intended to convey the
idea tina, they are produced without seeds,
is certainly Il vulgar error. cannot con-
sent 10 entertain the idea one instant, that
something comes from nothing; want
a quid pro quo in nature as well as in
trade. There Is first cause for every
thing; it is one of the Interchangeable laws
of the creation. If spontaneous vegeta-
ton was to be admitted, we might expect
new and unknown varieties springing up
every day; when it is well known, in all
regions, that nothing new under the sun
appears for ries.-The suppositlon
would conflict with the foundation of all
belief; for it said, that lin the beginning
the grass and herb, and fruil-tree, yield
ing seed after its own kind, whose seed
was in itself, were created.
Yours, i.
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Thou shalt be happy!' There is no use
running in the teeth of superstition, so
the holy spi,tle dried on my facc.-The
mailman or idiot is universally looked up
on in West Barhary as person to be held
in reverence.-The Moor teels YOU tina:
God has retained their reason in heaven
Wills. their body is on earth, and that,
when madmen or idiots speak, their rea-
son is for the time permitted 10 return to
them. and that their words should be trea-
snred up as those Of inspired persons.
These wretched people are allowed to
parade the streets in state Of nudity, and
the maniacs sometimes prove most dan
gerous to unwary Europeans.
French consul-general, some years
ago, was nearly killed by santed mad
man, and, in 1890, had very narrow
escape for my life from another.-l hap
pened TO be walking on the sea-shore with
my sister, Immediately below the walls
of the town of Tangier, when espied
above us a Withholding fellow, about sew
enty or eighty yards OFF, with clotted
head of hair that bespoke santed mad
man, aiming at me with his long gun,
which he had rested on the wall. We
were near rock at the time behind which
we took refuge, and waited there a good
while in the hope that the madman's pa
tience would be worn out, but he did not
stir, and the passers by, whom appeal
ed 10 for their Interference, shook their
heads, multered something about Seedy
rayeb, which proved to be The name of
the saint, and went their way. In the
meantime, the tide was rising rapidly, and
we had the unpleasant choice Of being
drowned or shot. We agreed il was bet
ter TO risk the latter, so telling my sister
to run off in another direction, | stepped
forward and gave him the preference OF a
standing shot. The maniac took aim
and fired, and | heard the ball whiz into
the water behind me. was proceeding
to run up to him by a path which led TO
tina, par, Of the town wall where he was
standing when | observed that he was
cooly reloading his gun, and, as the next
shot at close quarters might have proved
more effective, thought the best thing |
could do was to follow my sister, SO
fairly took TO my eels.-Drummond's
UeStern Bdrbmy.
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The Wan who Lost his Pants.
VERY AMusING skLTCH.

The following is passage from the
laughable table Of Desperation one of
the rich articles which are embraced in
the Literary remains Of the late Willis
Gaylord Clerk l, is only necessary to
premise, that the writer is Philadelphia
student, who after a stolen fortnight amid
the gayeties Of Washington season
finds himself (through the remissness Of
a chum) at Baltimore, on his way home,
without penny IN his pocket. He stops
at fashionable hotel, nevertheless, where
after tarrying day or two, he finally, at
the heel of grand dinner, omnes SOIus
in his private apartment, nanked with
abundant Champagne and Burgundy, re-
solves TO disclose all to the landlord.
Summoning servant. he says:
Ask the landlord to step up to my
room, and bring his BILL
He clattered, down stairs, giggling, and
shortly thereafter his master appeared.
lie entered with generous smile, that
made me hope for the best his house az
torded,' and that, just then, was credit.
How much do | owe YOU said L.
He handed me the bill, with all the grace
of polite expectancy.
Let me see--seventeen dollars. How
very reasonable But my dear Sir, the
NEST disagreeable part of the matter is now
to be disclosed. | grieve to inform you
that, at present, ! am out of money; but
| know by your philanthropic looks, that
you will be satisfied when tell you thai
IJ ! hal it, | would give it you with un'
qualified pleasure. But you see my MOI
having the change with me is the reason
| don't do ii; and | am sure you will lei
the matter stand, and say no more abou
it. am stranger to you. that's fact
but in the place where came from, al
NY acquaintance know me, as easy as
can be-
The landlord turned all colors.--
Where do you live anyhow ?
In Washn-I should say Philadel
phia.
His eye flashed with angry disappolnt
ment. Il see how is, Mister: my opn
ion is, that you are a blackleg. Go'
dod't know where your home is. Go1
begin with Washington and then drop
for Philadelphia. You must pay you
bill y
But can't
Then III take yonr clothes; if don
blow me ,ightH
i 'Scoundrel = said |, rising bolt uprigh
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E.uuutiCy in Morocco.

Shortly after we had paisad the Sui
tan's arsenal we were metby a disgusting,
but not un(requent, spectacle in Morocco,
il was a sainled maniac, naked as on the
day Of his birth, except party coIored
sack cloth, which covered his shoulders
and back, his hair was long and matted,
and his beard extended to the middle of
his breast, in his hand he carried a short
spear. ornamen,ed with plates of brass
and bits of red cloth. On approaching
him, our attendants dismounted and, bow
ing their heads, seized his hand and kiss
ed it. My turn came next and, as did
not like to come to such close quarters,
threw him a small piece of money, upon
which the poor creature jabbered some
few words Of thanks, and then, stalking
IN to me with all the dignity of bashaw,
and an air of condescending patronage,
seized the collar of my coat and spat up.
on my eyes. knew enough Of the hab.
its Of the people 10 be aware that this was
high compliment, but | could not res.
train myself from making a wry face up
on the occasion, and | was pulling out my
handkerchief to wipe of the filth whel
the Mallcn cried out, % blessed Naza
lene what God has given let no mar
eGace. Thou shalt be happy! Seeds
! Momoh, the inspired, has spat upon thee
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Widows.--Young widows are always
blilhe. They ever meet one with smile
and nattering word. Can any one tell
why! Young widows pay very sorupr-
lous attention 10 dress. None know so
well as they what colors, black, or other
wise, are best suited to their complexion,
or what tricks Of millinary best serve TO
heighten The beauty Of their form. Their
knowledge Of this subject they will pnt
in practice. Does any one know why
Young widows, if at first pleasant, gay,
and agreeable, through aficctedness, pre-
sently become really so, through habit.
1t is said that she who is married Sc
cond time, is better wife to her Sc
cond than she was 10 her first husband.
Who can give reason if have not CIV
en- it, Young widows are better pleased
with old bachelors than with widowers.
What can be the reason! Young widows
are the most charming part of creation
the envy of one sex and the beloved of
the olher-and why !--Rcueiiie.
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Waiter. just brush my clothes well,
my fine fellow, said |, in the morning,
as he entered my room, Mind the pam
falcons; don't spill any thing from the
pockets; there is money in BOTH
Il don't see no pantaloons.'
the devil you don't! Where are
they 2
Can't tell, I'm sure; don't, so help
me God
Go down, sirrah, and tell your master
TO come mp here Immediately The pub
ican was with me in moment.
had arisen and worked my face be-
fore the glass into fendish look Of pas
sion. Landlord = exclaimed |, with a
fierce gesture, Il have been robbed in
your house; robbed, Sir, robbed My
pantaloons, and purse containing three
fifty dollar notes, are gone. This is a
pretty hotel! Is This the way you fulfil
the injunctions of Scripture ] am a
stranger, and | find myself taken IN with
a vengeance. will expose you at once,
if | am not rccompensed.'
Pray keep your temper said the agi-
tated publican, Il have just opened this
house, and it is getting good run -
would you ruin its reputation for an ac-
cident' | will find out the villain who
robbed you, and will send for tailor to
measure you for your missing garment.
Your money shall be refunded. Do you
not see that your temper is useless ?
My dear SIR replied, Il thank you
for your kindness. | did not mean 10 re-
proach you. If those trowsers can be
done to day, shall be satisfied; for time
is more precious than money, You may
keep the others il you find them. and in
exchange for the hundred and fifty dol
lars which You give me, their contents
are yours.
! The next evening, with new ineXpres
sibles, and one hundred and forty dollars
in my purse, called on my guardian i'll
Philadelphia for sixty dollars. lie gave
me lecture on collegiate deserton, that
shall not soon forget. | enclosed the
money back to my honorable landlord by
the first post, settled my bill at old Crus-
TVS, the first publican, and got my trunk
| by mail.
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A New Dish for Two,

The new Family Cook Book, publish
ed in London, a quaint affair, gives the
following recipe for Dish for Two,
called Marriage. 1t may be served in
the same way in this part of the world.
Catch a young gentleman and lady.
The young gentleman will be best raw,
and the young lady quite tender. Set
the gentleman at the dinner table ; take a
bottle of wine-claret is good--port is
better, a dash of champagne will give it a
briskness let him soak in this mixture
for couple Of hours if no signs Of boil
ing, try another bottle. When getting
red in the gills, take him in the drawing
room if in winter, set him at the iireside
with the lady, throw in dish Of green
tea, Of about three cups TO each let them
simmer together. If in the summer time,
place them in current OF air, as near the
window, and as much out Of sight as you
can stick the lady all over with flowers,
then place them near the piano, and keep
stirring them ill the lady sings. When
you hear the gentleman sigh, all is going
on well. Then take them of. ana put
them in corner of the room on a sofa,
near a chess-board, If possible, and leave
them together simmering for the rest of
the evening. Repeat this three or four
times, taking care to keep them as close
to each other as you can. Grea, care
mnst be taken about the degree Of heat
if too great they will explode and lly oil ;
if too little, they will turn into jelly, or
perhaps an ice. The best heat is The mo-
derate, regular, and constant. The length
Of time during which it is TO be applied
must be according 10 circumstances. For
gentleman and lady, under fve-and-
twenty, three months, three weeks, or
| three DAYS are sometimes sufficient, but
in every instance there must be great pre-
caution to avoid broil. A certain guam
,ity Of queens coin put il during the
cooking, will have great effect in keep
ing up the heat the dish will look re-
markably well if garnshed round with
bank paper; il may then be served
up. and will make an excelen, dish fol
two. Care should be taken that no vine
gar is used, as the dish is remarkably apt
10 turn sour. '-ReueWe.
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We cannot see why large portion Of
the world are much more anxious 10 seem
good than to be good. If half the pains
were taken to guard the integrity of the
soul, TO keep on good terms with the con-
science--to preserve pure the inward mo-
tive, and to be upright without fear or ia
vor, that there is employed in defending
eputations-preserving the good will of
the notwithstanding against petty SLAM
dereis and fault finding, that never should
disturb mind conscious Of its own recti-
ludo, and in finding on, what people say
Of us and our actions, mankind would be
better and happier. We feel an involun-
lary suspicion arising against the man
who is continually disclosing a sensitive
ness to the tongue-wagging of the many,
while we are ready to confde in the
man who rests satisfied when himself is
assured that he designs honestly and acts
rightly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-11-01

The Editors Table of the Knicker-
booker Magazine overnows with wit and
ludicrous story. One might eli paper
from it. We have 10 content ourselves
with the short items. Here's one 10 give
you an appetite for your breakfast:
About twenty years since, when agri-
cultural societies were in vogue, and when
it was the custom for the members of the
cociety TO report the Improvements they
had made during the year in the rearing
Of cattle, one Of the members reported the
following case by way of question
Gentlemen, had little Dutch COW that
had a calf on the first day Of April last
no, it was the second day and when it
was four months and three days old
killed it. How much do you think it
weighed quarter! Now you must re-
member it was little Dutch COW, she
was in our bush pasture, and il was We
ry dry summer The several members
guessed, some twenty-five pounds, some
thirty pounds, sc. During the guess
ing, the little Dutchman sat whistling, ap-
parently very little interested in the re-
suit. AT length Gov. Clinton, who was
present, asked, We'll. Mr.. Snyder, how
much did it weigh quarier!' well. l
don't know exactly; did not weigh it;
but guess not much, for, you see, it was
very mean poor Dutch calf, not fl to
eat
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GOD SAVE THE POOR.

Lord, from thy blessed throne,
Sorrow look down upon!
God save the Poor!
Teach them true liberty,
Mako them from tyrants free
Let their homes happy be
God save the Poor!
The arms Of wicked men
Do thou with might restrain;
God save the Poor!
Raise thou their lowIiness;
Succor thou their distress:
Thou whom the meancst bless
God save the Poorl
Give them staunch honesty;
Let their pride manly be;
God save the Poor
Help them to hold the right,
Give them both truth aud might,
Lord of all Truth and Light.
God save the Poor,
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Glorious for the Giris.-By an ancient
act of the good old Scottish Parliament.
passed i'll the reign Of Margaret, about
1888, it was "ordnl, that during ye reign
of hir maist blssit majestic, ilk maiden
ladye of bath high and low estaii, shall
hae liberty to bespeak ye man she likes
albeit, gif he refuses TO take her to be his
wifi he shall be mulci, in the sum Of an
hundrty pundis or less, as his estait may
be, except and always glf he can make it
appear that he is belro,hit to ane i,her
woman, then he shall be free
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The E.urgcSt Church in the World.

In letter from the Rev. Mr.. Coan, of
Hilo, Hawaii, Sandwich Islands, is the
following graphic account of communion
scene Of the largest Church in the world.
comprising more than seven thousand
members -
Once in three months the whole
Church meets at the station to eat the
Lords Supper. Our last communion
was on the first Sabbath in April. Per-
haps five thousand were present, and for
want of convenient house for the occa-
sion, we met in grove of cocoa-nut
trees on the sea shore. The assembly
was immense and the scene overwhelm-
ing. Before us was the wide Pacific,
heaving its brord breast TO the breath Of
heaven. Behind us were the everlasting
mountains, rearing their snowy SUBMITS
above the clouds, and forming an eternal
rampant against the western sky. Be-
meath us was little spot of earth, once
ignited by volcanic fires, rocked by a
thousand earthquakes, and more than
once submerged with flood. Above us
was the vaulled sky, that glorious mirror,
that molten looking glass, spread out and
made strong by the hand of Omnipotence.
Around us was landscape of nimitable
beauty, clothed with verdure, ieeming
with life, and smiling in loveliness. The
softer and sweeter features in nature,
blended with the grand, the bold, the sub
lime, conspred to render the scene en-
chanting
The head of the article is incorrect
The Church at Hio may be as large as
any now existing, but il is not the largest.
There were in old times, churches of the
same size; and we have before us the re-
port of sermon preached in a church
quite as large-indeed, the whole service
is set forth. 1t seems that on the occa-
sion 10 which we allude. there were dis
tant shores in view, the outspread waters,
of the Ievant and OF the little Tiberius
and on the other side, the ilimitable de-
sert swan in the heat Of the sun, like
molten sand. And as if TO shield it from
Mnfriendly winds, mountains piled on
mountains stood an impossible barrier,
clothed with eternal SHOWS. And down
below, lay on swelling hills. the walled
city, and by its side the valley, in which
rested The dust Of the grea, men Of other
times, and one emnence, yet little distin.
guished, bore that tomb in which no man
had ever laid, and its rounding SUNNI
seemed TO await in awful stiffness, the
stupendous event that was to sanctify j
10 remotest time. And here was gather
ed multitude. About and within lhei
inner ranks, were the few standidg ii
reverence, yet leaning to catch the wor,
of instruction; and in the centre of ali sa
'the Teacher His eye could take in tn,
whole horizon, for far beyond even that
the limits Of the church extended. Hi
was not merely what the circle Of tn
heavens, seemingly bowling to the earth
enclosed, but above, within and aronnd
his spirit dwelt; and in the majesty q
greatness, and amid the glorious scene
that only He could comprehend, He open
ed His mouth and taught them, saying,
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The most beautiful array Of flowers
may be produced by taking an elder STALK,
pushing out the pith, and placing within
the stalk a variety of seeds, whose flow
ers blossom about the same time and
burying the stalk in the earth. When
they spring up, the sprouts form them.
selves into one stalk, and when blossoms
ing, il has the various kind of flowers, ac-
cording TO the seed planted IN the stalk
This is beautiful discovery, and well
worth the experiment,--Ph. Times.
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do it if you dare do it!-and leave the
rest to met
There were no more words. lie arose
deliberately, seized my O"iy lnexpressi-
bles, and walked down stairs.
Physicians say that no Two exciements
can exist al the same time in one system
External circumstances drove away al
most Immediately, the confusion of my
brain.
arose and looked on, of the window.
The snow was descending as drummed
on the pane. VIVA, was Ia do? An
unhappy wight, sans cuioHs, in strange
city; no money, and slightly inebria,ed.
A thought struck me. had a large full
cloak, which, with my other apportion-
ments, save those he took, the landlord
had spared dressed Immediately /;
drew on my boots over my fair white
drawers, not unlike snail clothes put
on my crava., vest and coat; laid trav-
cling cap from my trunk, jauntingIy over
my forehead, and llinging my fine mantle
gracefully about ne, made my way
through the hall into the street
Attracted by shining lamps in the por-
lico of a new hotel, 4 few squares from
my first lodgings, entered, recorded
some name on the books, and bespoke a
bed. Every thing was fresh and neat ;
every servant attentive; all argued well.
| kept myself closely cloaked; pulled a
cigar, and retired to bed to mature my
plot.
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GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

God save Victoria
Long live our noble Queen!
God save the Queen q!
Send her victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us;
God save the Queen!
o Lord, our God, arise,
Scatter our enemies,
And make them fall
Confound their politics,
illustrate their knavish tricks;
On her our hopes are fix'd,
God save US all.
Thy choicest gifts in store
On her be pleased to pour,
Long may she reign!
May she defend oul laws,
And ever give US cause
To sing with heart and voice,
God save the Queen!
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"Blessed are the pcaccmakcrs."

We have heard of no larger church no
such audience, never before nor since
such a service, and never before such
teacher United States Gdzefte.
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The Knickerbocker Magazine says that NicoH
who has been felicitousy termed the "Bri'ish
Bard of the Lowry" has written capital parody
upon s'God Save the Queen in Sod Sare The
Poor" little song which we annex, together
noble simplicity and freedom in the parody.
1dWnnN drrnS.
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Ne false cOiors.-A gentleman of very
fashionable appearance, strutted up ball
room, the observed of all Observers He
seemed to be particularly pleased with
the calves of his legs, which lie eyed ever
and anon with keen relish, at the same
time touching them with little stick he
carried in his hand. Presenting himself
before knot Of ladies, who were pariicu-
larly jolly in their good humor, he bow
ed, and simpered, and pulled out and
smoolhed his shirt ruile, and performed
divers other fea,s, denoting very excel
lent conceit Of himself. One of the ladies
watching an opportunity, and suspecting
that all was not gold that glislens, ran q
pin into the calf Of one Of his legs.-He
was wholly unconscious OF the insult. At
last, he was aboutleaving them, when one
of them asked him to lend her pin. He
answered, with Indignation, that he never
wore pins upon his person Bless me!
she exclaimed, see here only look at
at bis legs What a strange pincushion !!
Don'tthey hurt YOU Heavens what a
patient man y