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! TURKISH PREACHER.

Nasireddin assembled the pulpit of
the mosque and thus addressed the
congregation-"O, true believers! Go
you know what | am going to say to
YOU"
enc" responded the congregation.
After saying "there is no use in
wasting my time on such an ignorant
set," Nasirreddin left the pulpit. A
second time he asked the congregation
80, true believers! do You know what
| am going to say to you"
eve know" replied the audience.
"Then there is no use in my telling
YOU" said Nasmeddin, and again de-
scended. When next he came to
preach, and asked his usual questions,
the congregation, resolved 10 make a
tjial OF his powers, answered.
"Some Of us know, and some of US
do not know"
Said Nasireddin. S'let those who
know, tell those who do not know. and
| shall be spared the trouble of preach
ing" 50 saying he came down from
the pulpit and went his way.
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RICHMOND, July Sth, 1871.

18th inst:
RICHMOND, July Sth, 1874.
Friends and FsLJov- Citi7ens-If [
were to select any spot in the Old Do
minion, which should desire to visit
on any particular occasion, which
should call me from my post, it would
be the one, to which you have the kind
ness to invite me. | would 60 the the
Tenth Legion. l would go, as the de-
vout Moslem visited Mecca,-to pour
out am overlooking heart, with those
free and patriotic spirits, who keep
alive the fire Of Liberty upon SO many
affairs. shout like to see you at your
own hearth stones-where your prin-
ciples are cherised by the simplicity of
your manners, purity of your lives, the
independence of your interests, and the
proud industry of your sons. I should
be glad to make their acquaintance at
their own doors-and | should like
wise be proud to converse with those
gifted men, who are about to mingle
their voices and their counsels with
your own.
But am denied this qualification.
Engagements which I can neither
evade nor postpone, necessarily confne
me to my post-and | must be content
to read of your proceedings, instead of
witnessing them.
congratulate, however, my fellow
citizens of Shenandoah, Rockingham
and Page, on the enthusiasm by which
they are now distinguished. 1t is an
auspicious harbinger of the glorious
Victory, which awaits US in November
next. Never did more important &C.
casion call forth our exertions- and
never were they more wanting to en-
sure success. We are Struggling for
all our great Virginia principles. We
are contendlng with reckless and
desperate enemy-eommanded by the
most daring and dangerous man in
America. 1t is true, that their fire has
somewhat slackened-their energy is
somewhat subdued--but so lons as
they command the money power Of the
country, and the influence of the towns,
they will continue formidable to the
last-and then, their tricks are SO IN
scrupulous, their mummeries are SO
E" impudent," that we ought never to
sleep upon our arms, nor sheathe our
swords, until the last tap Of the drum
has been heard.
The Coon Wings, fellow-citizens,
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-08
NEW MARKET DINNER.

The following letters were received
from gentlemen who had been invited
to be present at New Market on the
18th inst:
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-08

"My son, remember that your char
acter ought to shine brighter than your
boots" "Suppose | 6laehen it theas
father"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12
TuE yAUDoss nar:vEsr HYMNS.

~ Il. HASTINGS WELD.
Father OF Merces! God OF Peace.
Being whose bounies never cease,
While to the Heavens in grateful tones
Ascend Gus mingled prisons,
Listen these, the notes Of praise,
Which we happy people raise.
Our dwelling sheltered by Thy care,
Abodcs Of peace and plenty are;
Our ti!lase by Thy blessing yields
An hundred fold ; the ripencd fields
OF flowing grain-thc burdened vine,
Are tokens Of Thy Love Divine,
The Graded head of infancy
Oweth It's tranquil rest to Thee
Youths doubling step, ana irmer tread
In years mature, by Thee are led
Secure my trembling age, Oh, Lord!
Lean on its staff, Thy Holy Word
Teach Us these blessings to improve,
Teach US to serve Thee, teach to love
Exalt our heart that we may see
The Glver Of all Good in Thee
And be Thy word our daily food,
Thy service, God, our greatest good.
Whether in youth, like early fruit,
Or ~ the scrc and solemn suit
OF our sutumnal age, like wheat
RiPcncd and for the Reaper fit,
Thou cat US of, oh God may we,
Gathered into thy garner be!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12
AND MOUNCAaNH.EEE.

PGAEisEEAND NOUNTAaNE.EEE.
Mr.. Field, one of the editors of the New Or
leans ficdypne, accompanied VIM, Drummond
Stewart during the last season on his expedition
to the Rocky Mountains, and is now publishing
series of highly entertaining sketches of his ira
wells. The following from a late number Of the
Picayuno will he read with interest
DEATH OF FRANCOIS.
On the 18Th Of last July we encamped
about midday under the Red Butts hav-
ing made our crossing Of the north fork
of the Platte, and being then in high
spirits, on account Of our near approach
to the mountains, the gIilterIng SHOWS OF
which, like ileecy vapors on the far hoii-
zon, we had now seen for several days.
Forming camp at midday on this occa-
sion was on account of our having met an
old trader by the name Of Eesques, who
was travelling inward to fort John. at La
rance, with a large number Of back ami
mails laden with robes and skins. We
halted to exchange greetings, many of
both parties having known each other OF
old, and the afternoon was wearing pleas
anty away, when smiles were suddenly
exchanged for deep solemniuy, and a gloom
spread around among us, tha; hitherto
had been Il stranger in our camp. One
of our letters designed for the PcavuDe,
tha, never came to hand, was written at
this encampment. The cpis,lc was of
the sunDicst and livelies! kind, aiming to
assure friends at home of our complete
safety, and how well every thing was 90.
ing with US dwelling upon our freedom
from molestaiiOn or danger, our capacity
10 set peril ut defence. and our hap
py escape from accident or peri! Of any
kind.
The red wax Of the seal was scarcely
cold upon that letter, wheu-bang =
whirrr-r-iZz-z IA mans voice oAclaim-
ing, Great God y followed by more Iu-
venlle accents Of pain and horror enunci-
aing, Mon Dieu. mon Dieur gave all
ears warning Of some trIghtlul harm hav-
ing occurred
What is it'-'Who fred !'--'What's
the matter !'-'Whal's hurs'' were the
rapid inquiries of people Jumping up and
RAINING in every dirocton.-The next
instant all eyes were directed 10 the
spot where the misfortune occurred, by
a still louder voice, calling hurrledly for
Doctor Tilghman!' and there lay poor
lille Francois Clement, in the arms of
sir VIM, Stewart with the blood rushing
III torrents from his left side.
Stedman Tlghman-a young gentle
man from Baltimore, and a thorough grad
uate III surgical science, though only yet
in his first year OF manhood-was soon
upon the spot cody and skIIIlully per-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

Poreriy.-Pover,y is often a touch
light which kindles up an intellectual
fame 10 brighten and beau,ify the whole
moral world +; while The glitter Of gold
blinds The vision of millions 10 their bcs<
and finally leaves them in hops.
less ignoraaec and disglace..-M T. IT.
rord.
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&eigh-Riding among adults, and coast
ing among the juvenile tribes are all the
rage jus, now. We never resd a more
unsocial and cynical remark than that Of
The celebrated DR.. Johnson, when he said,
he would as soon hold his feet in tub Of
cold water, aud jingle the shovel and
tongs together as 10 take sleigh-ride.'
The man who could utter such senti.
men, might make very decen! hermit,
but mus, have been wofully out Of place
in society. Was there ever seen person
riding in sleigh that looked unhappy
The eyes Of the ladies fairly sparkle with
deligh, whenever they step into one; and
no bachelor ventures to pass sleigh with
ladies' in i. without bul,oning his coat
more tightly about him 10 save his heart
-QMncy Aurora.
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OREGON TMIGRANTs.

During our detention among the upper
settlements, before starving out, constant
source Of interest was the gathering of
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NO. 30.

playing oh. what long tail our ca,'s
got which we surmiso some popular
composer may have arranged for such an
occasion.
After passing them here, We never saw
tho Oregonians again. They elected q
young lawyer of some eminence. as we
are told, named Burnett. as their captain,
and engaged an old moun,aineer, known
as Captain Cant. as their guide through
the mountains to Fort Hall. Several en-
actmens were made and agreed to, one of
which was called up to be recnded. and
something Of all excitement arose in re.
gard to it, The law made was, tina. no
family should drive along more than three
head Of loOs stock for each member COM
posing it /, and this bore hard on families
that had brought with them cattle in great
numbers. Tie dispute resulted in a split Of
the large body into two or three divisions;
and so they moved on, making distincs
encampments all the way. Capt. Cant
was TO receive dollar head from the
company, numbering about a thousand
souls, for this service as guide; but few
more such expeditions, following in the
same trail, will soon imprint such high
way through the wilderness TO Oregon that
emigrants may travel hereafter without
such assistance.
We left them here about the last of
May, and encountered no sign Of them
again until returning in September. when
we struck their trail on the SweCtwater,
near the south pass Of the mountains.
They had followed in our own trail as
far as this point. and had here turned of,
our course lying in another direction.
From hese, all the way to Fort Laramse.
we found the now decply-worn road
stewn with indications of their recent
presence. ScaIrolds for drying meet,
broken utensils thrown away. chips
showing where wagons had been repaired,
and remnants ofchldren's shoes, frocks,
&C., met our notice at every deserted en-.
campmen,.
Bat one death seemed to have occurred
among them, and this was lar out under
the mountains. Here the loose riders
OF our moving camp gathered one morn
ing to examine rude pyramid OF stone
by the road side. The stones had been
planted firmly in the earth, and those on
top were substantially placed, so that he
wolves, whose marks we're evident abou.
the pile, had not been able TO disiner the
dead. On the stone, larger than the rest.
was rudely engraved
j. UEMBRE.'
And we place II here as, perhaps. The only
memenIo those WHO knew him in the states
may ever receive Of him. How he died we
Of course cannot surmi.e; but there no
sleeps among The rocks Of the west, az
soundly as though chiscled marble was
built over his bones.
On returning TO kuck independents, IA
point about nine hundred miles from tho
settiements,) we were as,onished TO find
that the OregoaiaRs had reached aud pass.
cd i. only four days behind US. We had
confidently supposed them full four weeks
IN our rear, and their rapid progress
argues well for the success Of their enter
prise. On the rock we found pain,ed-~
THE OREGON CO,
arrived
July &c. ls43.
A, For, Laramee, we were told that
they were still we!l-provisioned when
passing there, and coa!d even afford 10
trade away -four, coffee. &c. for necessa.
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rHE OREGON CO,
July &c. lS43.

Al Fort Iiaramee, we were told that
they were still we!l-provisioned when
passing there, and coa!d even afford 10
trade away -four, coffee, &c, for necessa.
rics of other kinds. But it was droll to
hear how the Sioux stared 4; the great
caravan. Some of them, on seeing the
great number Of wagons, and particularly
white women and children. for the
first time, began to think Of coming down
here. having seen as they suppose, ,he
whoIe ,ohiis village moved up beyond the
nominating.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

Mr.. Field, one of the editors of the New Or
leans ficaypne, accompanied VIM. Drummond
Stewart during the last season on his expedition
TO the Rocky Mountains, and is now publishing
series of highly entertaining sketches of his ira
wells. The following from a late number of the
Picayuno will he read with interest.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-11-16

Irish BY the Eugl sh nothing more repagnsnt "
civiliza ioa nothing more base or more nasis'ous'
nothing mors blasphsmous more p'oiane. bidding
bold defiance 70 every attribute by which tho Gro
stor has distinguished the human species from roam
ing beasts Of prey. For six hundred years have 'ne
Irish people been exposed ceaseless opPression as
cruel as il has been absurd add unjust the victims
Of a heartless rapaei,y deprived Of the means OIL
education US well as the common comforts oil lie !
robbed Of their liberty and natural ri h'si lying
down ia WEAKNESS TO awake TO new toils-sowng
tina, others might reap, producing that their enemies
might consume.
But the clouds which for long ages have lowered
upon this green island Of the sea, are rapidly rolling
away. Her old watch-fres are again kindlng upon
her mountain tops-a new light flashes athwart her
harp strings-a spirit is infused into her veins
The light and glory Of her future national indePen
dence is already breaking upon her hills like morn
ing without clouds. Human hearts all over The
earth arc ,hrobbng with unutterable gadness to See
lrelands star rising agaiu TO It's unclouded meridian
lift OConnell be but true the cause he has es-
poused-U he is sincerely devoted to the cause Of
Irelands emancipation--we may look forward to the
time and that ii no distant day, when to the altar
shall be restored its primitive worship, and 10 The
minstrel his enchanting song when eXuing millions
shall once more gather upon the green bills OF Tara
where stood her chieftais Of old, in the unsca'hed
greatness of their glory and pride. +.
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The American Republican and Clipper, Of
Yesterday morning, says;
"The Desperate party Of Baltimore deserve
great praise for The manner an which they have re-
eeived the news Of tho success Of their candidates
for the Presidency and vce-Prssidency. There has
been no loud e1uliation-no psrsde-no public man
Hesitation of triumph This moderation is highly
commcndable, and should be always observed. The
excited passions have subsidized, and the most perfect
quiet and tranquility prevail"
We wish The Wings every where would take
lesson from the Democrats, and so deport
themselves as to "deserve great praise for
the manner in which they have received the
news" of their defeat. The way the most OF
them talk, is, TO say the least, very naughty and
unbecoming, especially as they have heretofore
plumed themselves on having The larger share
OF decency and philosophy.
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TENNESSEE RETURNS.

We have been sadly disappointed again, in
not receiving our Nashville Union. This morn
log we received an extra Union, dated on the
9Th, which should have been received day be-
fore yesterday, and Nashville Banner, the
Clay paper, dated the slh. We have always
been aware that there was Clay Committee
on election returns, composed of Wing Post
masters; and we presume tina, some of them
are still incredulous as TO the result Of the cleo
lion. We will find out who they are before
the Inauguration.
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LATER FROM TEXAS

An arrival al New Orleans brings adyices from
Galveston to the 30th ultmo There is no new, o,
importance.
Judge Terrell Is spoken Of a. about TO receive the
sppo,n'men, OF Minister to England from Texas
sno Mr. Riley, Of Houston, that of Minister TO ,be
onasd s'sies gentleman of integrity in Calves.
Dn mas received letter from highly respectable
sou'ce N Mexico, who states there viii be no in,s-
sion OF Texas THIS year, and that the citizens of Ter
Us can oepend upon what he says to be true
Benjamin Franklin Love, of hlstago co,c,v
Duncan. " VT James
VII David 5. Richardson was murdered in HE re.
soence on The San Antonio river, Refugee oouo,,
soou' 'oe middle of last month. lie was sbo, ~
night 10 his bed. '"'' a.
on the 2ith September an express, had arrived n,
Oonza'es stating that party OF about 6f,y Indian.
~" 10 inc ns'Ebborhood Of the latter place commit,
uns expectations, and bad killed and scalpcd M
'onn berrimengi The District Court wa, in .c..io,
~ Gonzales when this intelligence was rece;vsd
pu' me Grand Jury Immediately dismissed them,
selves and started of with about forty other, in nm.
W" OF 'he Indians, with what success. had NOT r.,
learned. The Indians are said 70 be Csm.nch..
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From Me Richmond Enquirer
THE FUTURE.


The animated Presidential election having passed
and James X. Polk having been called by the voice
of the People to the Chief Magisracy of the ation
have thought il not unadvisable to address few
words of advice to the Democratic party. Let us
manifest liberal and fraternal spirit towards
our Wing brethren, than to employ any extraordinary
means of expressing our delight ut the victory which
we have achieved Let us abstain from scenes of re-
very and mlrth firing guns, aad such like demonstra-
tons Of joy. Let US not exult fallen political
party, but rather treat them friends and coun-
tIymen-and let our rejoicings be only the Joy OF
grateful hearts, believing do that in the eleva
tion OF Mr.. Polk the cause of liberal principle and
the true spirit and genius Of peculiar institutions
will be preserved and Northumberland the Govern
ment viii be administered to promote the COM
mon good OF all classes and advance the interests Of
each and every section OF the Union. And, before
close my remarks, would in advance address word
of admoniton to Mr. Polk, (should he live 10 be in
| stalled President on the 4th of March next) Let
him enter upon the duties of his distinguished STA
ton with disinerested elevated views and purposes
Let him be the President Of the nation, and not of
| party. In administering the Government, let him
cai to his AID men of known virtue and talents who
are his personal as well political friends-who con-
cur with him IN opinion upon all important and Lead
ing federal measures. Ia the appointment of all other
officers, let him have reference to their political
sentiments or preferences, retaining all who have
proved to be honest capable and dilgent in the dis
charge OF their duties-t matters not by whom ap-
pointed Let him keep nothing secret in relation 10
public affairs but maniles, frank and manly spirit
using only such caution as our intercourse with TO-
reign nations may require. II is the Peoples Co
,ernment, and there should be no concealment no
under currents bur the people should be informed
80 that The interests Of the country are not thereby
endangered. Let him turn deaf ear TO the hungry
swarm of mportunate otiice-huntcrs, who will GER
ainiy modest him-he should not regsrd his Office as
merely aiording the means to reward partisans The
highest reward that all who engaged actively in the
canvass can obtain, is the consciousness that they
have benefited their country A DKmoce.r
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From the Houston ( Ttros) Telegraph.
ANNEXATION

There IS strange Inconsistency in tbs arguments
OF those who oppose Annexation AT one time
they urge the universal political equalty Of all men,
without regard TO color education or any thing else
They Then oppose the institution of slavery upon the
ground that the Constitution gives some political DOW.
err 10 The black population; enabling five Southe I'm
laborers to have equal weight in the scale of ren
rcsentatIoD, with two northern laborers Tberefore
they object 10 annexation because we NAV Give the
South prcpoodcratng influence IN the councils of
tie country. Their notions Of perfect equality car
RED INTO practice, would give the South ten times as
much power as the remuneration Of Texas Bot The
Constitution avoiding either extreme gives the blacks
some ltiie political consideration; and vet those
phlonthropic Jewelers. of all distinctions would with
10 lnse away that little They say TO the laborers OF
tne norm wan you submit 10 the degradation of
allowing black men to be equal 10 2 of you,r Had
tins Incorporating spri, OF fsna,icism and section.
al jealousy existed m 80, the present Union would
never have been formed. The same feeling ina, nos,
rePels the re- annexation Of Texas, would have re-
sisted the union between the free and slave States
" would also have resisted the Louisiana purcha.e
IN which we were included, and likewise the aeouisi.
Ton oil FLORIDA Tor which we were exchanged Had
this exchange not been made, Texas would now he
long 10 the Union. But the same mode of reosoning
would DE equally appropriate TO force us out that "a
now employed TO Keep US out. A Northern iournal
says we are not dispo ed to disturb the conces
sons and compromises OF the Constitution 1ho,
was our bargain let us fulfil il. If n,,e borro,,
Is TO be entered Into, we will not willingly con.en, 10
H." Bot The restoration OF Texas IS no n,c bcro,;
twas made by Thomas Jefferson in 1909 We v.rs
osricred away in 1919 in disregard of the old borron
Our reunion viii be only updorng wrong repar,po
violated contract, and rcaffrming an old barro;n
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RUIN

Wing editors fear that The country uili go 10
ruin, because MIR. Polk is elected to the Presi-
dency. But this does not establish the fact, for
one of them told us before the election took
place, thar Mr.. Clay was already elected and
the res! believed and since, they have learned
TO their sorrow, that they didn't tell the truth.
We admit that many who wagered their extra
change will be ruined, and hence, as the Troy
Wing and others lament, ''large manufacturers"
will "adopt meas res lorthe immediate curtail-
ment Of their business" But il is all mistake
to think that the Wigs are the country. The
Democrats have little to say on the subject of
the Presidency, and very lately their voice was
loud and efiectual in producing glorious result.
Ecce signum.