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anu drlAAliN, RAINY night, objected. on
the ground of the uncomfortable state
Of the weather; but ,Jamic's clouucncc
prevailed; and away they went for an,
other carousc.
The murky cloud Of mist blackcncd
and made indistinct objects at no great
distance and, as luck would have it,
they took a rad they had never been,
together, before. jamie was we'll ac-
Iuaintcd with every road in the counl-
try, but Bruce was stranger to them
all Jamie had selected, for this
nights carousc, a lonely Toll lousc
on a moor land route: situated Oh the
margin Of 4 stream that tumbIcd over Il
rocky prccipicc in the near vicinity
This stream was crossed by q bridge.
at the end Of which stood the Toll House
where the worthless intended to PASS
their evening.
There, i'll 4 snug corner by Tic inglc
side, Jamie placed himself, with face
bcaming, and shining, and smiling. as
if warmed by all the generous emotions
that ever filed the human heart.
Jamie dcsi,iscl the appearance Of y
gill stoup-hc loved the iolly-:ool;ing
mutchkin mcasurc--so LigbcIlcd ana
landlord-lkc and happy--anl nothing
but the mutchkin would serve, on this.
as on all other occasions; and i mutcll-
kin was ,ccorl;,,rlv r.u,,l. l,,4 J.,
mic ohscrvcd # ,L.+ was ro. n,",,,,
thcv conl.l c,s;lv rc+ ,nnvc r.hon III
was ,lonc thcrc ws. - ,Innt,; ~ tlr ln~Sn
Jamie was L,nnr. Or, o,oy;ons
Glory. alto~cthcr, What . Glorious i;mr
Of it, Bachelor could loyn ;rLc o,,l,.
liked: Jamie was IN cstaci,s thr l,ani.
lord was Lornv loo. and Hrrrc cou;d
not helm hc;nr infected will, the same
spirit: and hour after hour, as.cl away
on pleasant win~
The night had far advanced. and ,Da-
mic S mutchkin had been filed and re-
filled again and a~ain, and every time
1t came in, he told them 10 drink away.
they could get more when that was
done; but the plcasantcst times will I.&ys
away, and the swcctcr tic moments The
quicker they il.y.
Sleep had over como the landlord;
., ".,'' '"''l'e ., anu h:ncc sat "@''n@ '"cn
u'''e' ., '"!o''2'' 4 i''"' ms! 'hat oD%c"Ec0
o'el' SlS'pil aS II uncertain "i c'ch ON
- '"cn,',!E' '''e wee SI,ofI i""f a.T0''l
'!'c '""'' III" :'h'o'n'ccn 'Ae '.""'!' oi
'''',', ''''' ''''''c mao sun one eve u en-.
.,!i' -, t'''' was as %oII rs '"o, ioF hE
''''1 - ''.''c II 81" """','e,
h'''' "S We Sa'o before, everything
,''' ''' c'''' an" 50 mas Sicci: 'hr !Nid-
'o'o '"oNc' ",'' III uG M'St '!'!c"ir
ih'''l!lcF oSoipic DiNlitci JAIME aHG
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untion. So, with an aching heart Eo
resigned himself to his fate, and ell
tleavorcd to await i'll patience, the plea
sure Of the good people of the house, to
relieve his anxious mind.
Daskncss at length began to creep
gradually over the earth, and as he be-
held its slow march, his mental anxiety
increases almost to madness.
Shame also kept him tied to his bed,
but when the night had so advanced
that the hour Of evening prayer had ap-
preached, which he could note by tic
distinct sound Of the preparations Which
reached his silent chamber. then the So
lcmn sound Of the good mans prayer,
announcing the hour OF retiring to rest,
hc could suffer no longer. but bounding
out Of bed, hc tied his handkerchief
around him, then opening the door gen
tly he pronounced the word Phillip,
| in a tone that seemed to come from the
bosom of the grave.
The old man took the light, and
slowly strobe along the passage toward
the door, whicl, Bruce held slightly op-
en-. For God sake, exclaimed Bruce,
as the old man approached, tell me the
meaning Of ali this, Mr.. Grcssctt; What
does it alI mcan!' But the old man
shook his head mournfully, and walked
slowly away. Poor Bruce uttered a.
groan Of agony which had well nigh
brought the old man lack again, had it
rot been that his better half appeared
opportunity at the very moment, and
brought him away; Bruce Hanged his
door to, in twinkling, not wishing to
show himself to her, under such humili
ating circumstances; she advanced,
however, and opened his door, which
sent him scamp lcring to bed, with the
agility CT a deer
do YOU wart any thing to cat, NIais
ter Brncc!' she enquired in kindly
tone.
NO. no. no.' he exclaimed in accents
Of agony, 'but tell nc Mrs. Grossctt,
tell INC the meaning Of all this
'1ilat | never shall do, Master
Brace: il you do not rccolcct the aw-
fully apalIlng circumstance, | am truly
glad; and am sure | shall be the last
person ever to mention it; but, you
must remain where you arc until an OPP
portunit.y occurs for you to escape; the
whole nci ighborlood are u..dcr the i'm
preston that YOU have fed the country,
winch you must do, rs soon as we can
procure some clothing for you, which
will be soon.
But, mcrciful God..' exclaimed
Bruce, What have l donc?'
Mr.. Bruce said the old lady, 'it is
of no use asking any one in this house
such question, for no one would be
nnkind enough to tell YOU
but it is much more unl,ind to hide
it from nc: | implorc YOU in the name
OF God, to relieve my anxiety
Rathcr implorc Tie Almighty to for
give YOU Mr.. Bruce said the old lady,
turning away. and leaving Bruce in a
state OF mind bordering cn insanity.
Returning in few minutes, she placed
some food and water by his bedside, and
closing the door behind her as she re-
tired, left him to 4 night Of mental mis-
cry and torture.
To attempt 10 describe the horrible
sensations that agitatcd his fevcred
mind, were impossible. During long
and weary night, III which his fancy was
| peculiarly fertile in creating imaginary
Instruments to torture his reason, he
/ lOnmcd for the returning lcht TO examine
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likewise keep cut Of his way as much &
possible; ayc?'
'Wccl, Mary, he at length hcsita
tingly answered, Fif it maum be sac, i
mam be sac, ,---that's all: but l dim;
like to treat onybody sac sourrily as Il
that comes tac.'
"Wcll, that's Settled said Mary
'and now 90, away to your bed again.
The old man went of to bed, and the ole
! lady sat think for momcut: ana The
tears came over her eyes.
She at length arose, and taking hcl
candle, she proceeded to the cham5c,
in which Bruce lay extended Oh tho bed
in horrible mud and filth. His face
was as black as Il ncgro's, while Il sickly
smell Of whiskcy filed the whole room;
his eyes stood CLASSY i'll his head as q
dead man's---his mouth wide opcn, and
choking sound ratified i'll lis throat. 1t
seemed like the dcath.bcd Of 4 idiot.
The good old LADY. with tears in her
eyes, commenced TO undrcss him, nor
stop. until she had taken every article
Oil 81 MN even ms Si''t', icaE'nS h'ih
cnt'rc'y mace, cNccruh! his lat,
under his elm. Then taking the fcath-
CT bed from under him, she let him lay
on on ,,'e l',''.' :SS' co'c'.''S MN WIN 'nc
took every article Of hcd-clo,hcs from
'he fo''i',--oco curtains wlhoo"-cnT-
'"'h' ,'o'c-co'c'S, ca c!s' ooFcau-cov-
el' ''Ir e'csy ",'ic,e cl me weaver $
n'''''u'', ,, -. W S'e ;opN WIN ''e! 'o@c'f-
u WIN !::S own clothing, leaving not an
article Whcrcwlth he could cloihc HIM
sell when he awokc.
lie old LADY then returned to the
Kitchen, and sat down by the fire.
Aiter some hours OF dcatl-llkc sleep.
ne began to move; and hls sium5cr be-
came disturbed, he rolled and tossed as
II some hornd mght-marc had but re-
moved It's shacklcs from his bosom,
winch hcavcd high, with iaborcd breath
ihS. seeing thcn that al dahgcr was
,'' an cn"' 'he "li l""y, closing 'hc "oor
oci''h' her' lett l'lin TO awake to a lnIl
sense ,,, o' ms most ccs'""cd condition.
ne 6ay was lar Slch'' ana the sun
was l'@i! III Tic heavens ere nc h'camc
aware o. Ills existence an" ms fcco,icc
''o''' o' INC pTc'e"'''T evening" Wl:ich
were co'''''Seo enough were aiv''!h'S
""' l',eas""9; II was some l." minutes
".'c' nc ""oNc, !l1;'' nc ''Sco'crcd 'ic
s'"S"aar s''''c VI 'ne rooh'' TO say noth'
ny ol 'nc very prhi'l'''c S'',c III "iich
nc io"''': MS own person Ills "ah0cr-
ny senses SIo"lE' ana put afl'aiiI: re-
''''nc' one Dy one '"t al thcH uh'tcd
powers, c9u!a not ulra'ci INC very SIN
guar appearances "l'ich met ms &c
oh every sac. lie Gazcd st"Wuiiy
round inc ROOM enocavormg, but III
va'h' TO see somc7hn? that might assist
ms memory, but nothing would; IN Tact
ne was not quite certain where ne was,
;" ''"cn was thc room changed 'hat
nc 'o"'" not 'ci "Ac'h'r nc was at
none or not.
'o'',e'''"e pussy" away III yam
s,rnsS'e TO recall the PAST evening, but
''' 70 no purpose
nc t''en "c'cr,'''ncu 20 Sce up an"
nFt'S '''inSci'. ana men put inc best
i'ce Oh 'hS matter }'SS''i'' '"t Wh"'
was MS surprise "nch i!o' an article q
.!o'''h5 was TO DC lo"hc; lie ScaTchcG
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that sober man could scarcely have
seen. much less drunken one. Bruce.
tired and wcalicd, was sitting on a
stone at the foot Of the mound on whicl,
The cottage stood, without being aware
Of its vicinity Sleep was beginning to
crawl over his worn and tatigucd facul.
tics. and that miserable feeling was
stealing on him, --tllat miserable feeling
the dr,"lkard experiences, but no pen
can dcscribc--.or language cithcr.-it is
regret ccr;;inly;-.- but the word will not
comycya th2usandth part Of the misery
Of that iccling;---witA the rarchcd
tongue, and the fcvcrcd brow, and the
cloudcd mind, struggling between phan.
toms, and facts, unable to discover the
clear position III which he is placed.
While sitting on the stone, short
and hogg!sh kind Of grunting and
grmnjliuy aroused him from his apathy.
and looking UP he saw something NOV
ing that seemed more like a giant than
q man, and cHclaiming in terror who's
there received for answer the very
echo Of his own words, who's there:
-Wha dye think is here, YOU stupid
hvl:":,its nc: dye think is here, You
s;uiil hrutc!--its nc; dye ken wha
lint isY' Il was jamie L;msclr hon~
inr on 10 .hc cordcn fence roun1 w};rI
he had made a tonr five or six t;mcs
looking i1r the little gate. which he had
PASSED rs many times, without obscrv-
cn@l;m.. WAN. s,.,r ;rI;;;,1non,. m;tLn",
Ic;n,ahlc 10 d;st;ngu;sh tho G,to smors
r,a,, ~ aI,., ,'N'' ''>'' ''' So 'i''''''
Is ,i,,t vow D
J., .,rn or .st"n;,n,ro, ';,l', :" ~ "e'
.lyl, ,,sa ,,,',','v,, aa,,,', ,'n', ~; :.
,r:.. 49,, i,,'.lg N.Y. Y'''' '" ''''''' u va" 'e'
;. "., ,'I,' =. :" - Wy N'''' %
~, : ~! S',''''''''7 ,7 ,'e'c 4" i''@''':
"'''I''- o',' 'o'''''., >, :,
,,,.no ''''' '''' ''0"' '5''' '''4''reo
~ I,c' ;,
''..,' .. , '''v, "Te'' | me- eNclaImco "a
,rra, , 1:n", ~, ,'''':''o '''''e'
i'n,.l. i,oofi: ,,''''' "e' ) '" - "'' '''''''
.W.ai :,
humble response Of Brucc
.lIcch ,nc.' WIS oro;n tho v;shod..o.
bc-si-,l;Gcent exclamation Of .vom;c
sIIow do Won get M there Janice
sO,. inst crov mn NToistrr Rrrcc
that's the way beasts get up, but its
no, the WAY | got ur.'
n.",n ,I'a,aI: y, ,,,
and soon stood by the side Of Jamie,
wi" a-a'm his march round the house,
at the same time commanding Bruce to
follow.
!iau@il:s b. the peaked fence, lean
The examiner., 1849-07-07

This Is very desirable and healthy territory
situated between the AID degree north latitude,
and the British possessions Of the North, is set
tied by mostly Yankees OF stirring industry.
Evebody is hearty, hale and lively, no sick ness,
no disease-ani no iders-all seem busy and
happy. They have everything good to eat and
well cooked, and as far as the 10th degree north
| found every go miles comfortable cabin,
built within the last six months, tenanted with
smiling countenances who seem contented.
found some old settlers who have intermarrisd
with the Indians, and have families growing
up around them, and know how to cook and
dress like Americans. eat Of their cooking
and found II good and healthy. There are
many Indians all along the streams, and we
see them every day in crowds as we ride along
they are friendly and well disposed. There
are some of the most beautiful lakes and rivers
here ever saw, with green bottoms, which af-
fords some Of the finest 6sh--trout in abund-
ance
There is great demand for all kind Of me-
chanics, who obtain the highest wages. There
is great demand for good cows, cattle, horses
and mules, which command a round price. Nc
one can fail to do well here that has "anp do
or energy Of character In him, but you cannot
drink liquor here; it do mt agree with the coun-
try or you-you do not need or want it.
Missouri Republican.
The examiner., 1849-07-07

05A few weeks since in ST. Louis, the occs.
slonal sight OF a hearse heading the slow process
sion of a funeral train, would arrest the sympa.
thies of the passer by, and would perchance Inn.
part wholesome admonition of certainty to
come. But day by day we have grown familiar
with the sight-tte burial of the dead has become
common and expected thing-the hearse nc
longer moves with a lingering pace nor drags It's
heightened line OF mourners 10 the tomb. No.
Death true 10 the progressive spirit Of the age
strikes with electric power-and his agents acl
with electric speed; there is no time for mourn
ing now. The death OF the late President Of our
Republic is announced by the daily press, and
there is not time 10 turn the column rules in wont.
ed token Of respect. A funeral train Is now a ca
valcade of brisklY trotting horses, huying to the
grave few half empty vehicles-often single
coach-sometmes it is a hearse following q
hearse-but yesterday the ears of our citizens
were pierced with thrill of horror by cries pro-
ceedingf from worse than lonely hearse-a hearse
IN sohich the scidois seated, frantic and alone,
beside the body ef her deceased kxsbdndI The
rapid wheels soon bore her to distance, but
her screams still echoed 10 the ear. Huuy-hur.
ry-hurry-hurry--the worm is impatient for food,
and graves are gaping 10 welcome the dead--the
horses trot with the loaded hearse-and return in
gallop to giut il againl Ere the breath leaves
the body, the shroud must be made, the coffin pre-
pared-and the hear. MAY STILL rHRoB when the
body is bHriedl-if. Linis Organ.
The examiner., 1849-07-07
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

THE SULTAN OF TURkKr is progressing in the
scheme OF improvement that he has adopted
lie has planned system of railroads, underta-
Ken system OF primary instruction, and il
encouraging also the cultivation Of the Turkish
language and literature by every means, and
especially BY Offering prizes for the best transla
tions Of the standard works In ancient and
modern literature.
BsavEsTs.-The late Alfred Bishop, Of Bridge
port, CT, left an estate Of about million Of dol
lars. He made many generous donations in his
WILL to relatives and other individuals, and to
benevolent societies. Among the latter was
one Of $4,000 to the Bible Society, snd another
Of $4,000 TO the Female Benevolent Socisty of
Bridgeport.
OPiuN.-A woman in Albany imsgining that
she had Premonitory symptoms Of the cholera,
ate nearly half an ounce Of concreted opium
Dr. Freeman was successful In removing the
poison from her stomach, and saved her hfe
She says, in explanation Of her strange con-
duct, that she was SO extremely overwhelmed
with fear of cholera that she did not reflect upon
the danger from the use Of opium.
STArUEE.-M. Quetelet gives the medium
height of the French as fest 3 inches The
nHsiIsii s'vrasV Sssra I-z inc es
Medical Times.
ANAEsTHETrc AGESrs.-M. Stanislaus Julien
says JerrOld's kess,) has discovered that the
Chinese in the third century Of our era were In
possession Of an anesthetic agent, which they
had employed in the same manner an we use
chlorofOrm and ether, for producing inssusi-
biIty during surgical operations.
The examiner., 1849-07-07

HARVARD UEIVERsITY-lNAyGURArIoE or TEE
PREsIDKsr.-The Boston papers are filled with ae-
sounts Of the ceremonies, festivities and sayings
attendant upon the induction of Jared Sparks, l.
L. D., 10 the Office of the president Of Cambridge,
10 which he was chosen on the retirement Of Mr.
Everett
The speech OF Governor Briggs comprised words
Of high and fsttering but not fuIsome compliment
TO the man, and other words Of grave and earnest
import, sdmonitoy of the vast responsibilities and
duties pertaining 10 the sfice.
MIR. Sparks replied becomin ly.
A chant, "Benedictus, was sung by the choir.
Latin GRAFTON was then delivered, in an agree.
able and impressive manner, by Charles Francis
Choate, of Salem, q member OF the senior class.
The Latin hymn, written BY F. A. Lane, of the
senior class, was then beautifully sung.
Then followed the inaugural address, which was
elivered In very distinct and impressive man.
ner. by Mr., Sparks
ltoccupes almost Eve coIumns
After closing prayer by Rev. Dr. Francis, the
singing of a doIology and benediction, the aud.
| itory was dispersed, toneet again at Gore Hall,
where, within half an hour, another processiJ IN
was formed, which proceeded TO Harvard Hall,
where the feast for the inner man was provided.
The hall, which had been beautifully decorated
by the ladies', was fIled by ladies and gentlemen,
Mrs. Sparks, the accomplished lady OF the presi-
dent, being the presiding genius of the occasion.
Amidst the profusion of flowers which were scat
tered throughout the hall, there was no lack OF
poetry and wit
Boston celebration Of any kind cannot lie
achieved without some punnins. Wequote few
specimen lines from one of the poems distributed
among the compsny-written by Or. Holmes, the
punster par erseilsnee of New England:
Long Lifs old Harvard 10, her rushing train
Greets a new sign board stretched across the paini
While me bell rings-( and that the behs hshsido
Tin Charles snail drop his woout channel through
IL gently huts TO every cur that bsrksp
Here comes ne engtEs-dont you see the spsrksf
The ceremonies of the day were closed BY gen.
eral and most splendid llumnsIon Of the College
building in the evening, the band, meanwhile, die.
coursng its best music from stage erected IN the
yard. The number oflights employed IN this brl.
liant illuminatonis lis said TO have been ,UOv, and
they were arranged with great skill, and produced
beautiful effect The lights were in some cases
arranged 90 ss TO form letters.
The examiner., 1849-07-07
LYNCH's DEAD SEA EXPEDITION,


NARRATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES EXPE
~ DITIoN To THE RIVER JORDAN AND THR
DEAD sEA.-By r. LTNCH, U. s. N, Commander
OF the Expedition. In one Large and beautiful setavO
volume OF over nye hundred pages. With Maps and
Numerous IustIstOns, executed on Wood In the hand.
soonest style.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
hAPs-Sketeh Map Of the River Jordan, Sketch Map
Of the Dead Sea. ON large scale from accurate
veys.
TwENTY.HGHT PLATES.
Source OF The Jordan, ATa'amirah,
Camp on the River Belus, Mustafa the Cook,
'Akl Aga, MaSada,
sheriff Of Mecca, Christian A rsbs Of Kerak.
Caravan Of the Expedition, Sheikh Of Mezra'a,
Iiberias, Wady Mojeb,
Ruined Bridge OF Semakh, Greek Archbishop,
Jum'ah, Tomb Of AbSalOm,
View OF the Jordan, Garden Of Gethss maue,
Sher Aassad, Emir NasSir TOmbs IN the Valley Of Je
and Benz Sakr Sheikh, hosaphat,
Pilgrims Bathing In the Greek Priest At Nazareth,
Jordan, Fountain of Nazareth,
shore Of the Dead Sea, Great Shetkh Of the Ana
Ain Jdy, Ieh Inbes,
Pillar OF salt Baalbec
As the oiclal account OF an expedition which has al.
traeted small snare Of pubic attention, has much
interest for the general reader, while 10 the biblical
dent II vii be necessary for The proper understanding of
the Geography OF the Holy Land As work Of art.
too merits attention; neither care nor expense has
been spared 10 render worthy its naOaa Character.
printed on large type and nne Papers the Illustrations
are very numerous, presenting the InOS Interesting
engraved in the best style Of the art while the
ton Of the whole may Confidently be presented equal
49, 'sinal work Of the kndas yet al
above WORK BY adore the undersisned
BECKWIrH & M0KTON,
532 Main
June 2l-d MAxweu's Odd stand.
The examiner., 1849-07-07
sIahteaburg.

We MAKE the following extract from letter
,rlsa BY Rev. Isaac Bard, a much respected
siissH Of Muhlenburg county:
Fpm the day this subject was opened by dis
sss.oa, i has been gaining in our Green river
,ssr.y. And the gain will count in time TO
s5ls. The sentiments are taking deep sub
. lsul6siion. The subject was new TO thou
ssis and PrO-siAEery men were so busy and
ssssas, that msny-non-slsvery men, without
alteration tOoA ground suddenly against il.
B.i nsuy have found their arguments unsub-
sa1la. and are Yielding. New advocates are
;,-y ioining our ranks and We will certainly
ss,assd eventually. "NeVer surrender"
The examiner., 1849-07-07
AGENTS FOR THE EXAMINER.

c. II. DREw, Richmond, Va
REv. j. DIckEr, Heinpin, Ills.
vi. RYAN, Maysville, Ky.
Rev. WM. GUsN, ChristianbuIg, Ky,
MnroS STEVENSON, Georgetown, Ky.
J. M. McKh, 81, N. Fifth St, Philadelphia.
JOSEPH FISHER, Chester, VT.
BEcKSER e. CASsIFF, Lafayetts, Ia.
J. BALDWIN, Bethany, Va
GEo. ScARsoRoUGH, Owensboro, Ky.
Q. c. EvERrs, Utica, N. Y.
d. M. DEWEY, Arcade Hall, Rochester, N. Y.
HENRY CHAPIS, Canandaigua, N. Y.
BRowS g. WILLIAMSON, Commercial Buildings,
Superior ST., Cleveland, Ohio.
D. NEEDHAN, ~, Exchange ST., Buffalo, N. Y.
IL. BARcLAY, RusseIlville, Ky.
Rev. HoorER Crews, Chicago III.
Hon. A. w. GRAHAM, Bo%lingreen. XIV.
WM. GARSErr, Glasgow, Ky.
q. II. BARxLEr, Lexington, Kentucky.
J. b. kussrLL, Gazests Ofiee, Cincinnati, o.
WHITE & PorTER, Is State street, Boston.
ELIAS SMITH, l42 Nassau street, New York.
+. IL. CoSAsT, Smithland, Ky.
The examiner., 1849-07-07
From the Republic.
California.

We publish below two Official documents from
number Of emigrsnis arrived there between The Isl
OF October, lS4s, and the Slst of March, ls49, ia
toreign and American vessels. Also the amount
OF gold exported in foreign and American vessels,
aud the value OF goods entered al the custom house
t will be seen that emigrants are focking in
TO Csliionis from all parts OF the hsbilable globe.
As yet, the foreign emigration seems 10 have cut.
numbered the American: but it must be borne in
mInd that this statement only includes Americans
who arrived there by sea. Il does not embrace
the numerous companies that have crossed the
Praires, or gone BY the Ro Grande, other routes
through Mexico.
The whole number Of emigrants arrived BY sea
between The times specified is 2,433
The amount Of gold exported during the same pc t.
riod, s., Sos, ,712
The amount Of gold entered al the custom house,
q, ,069, ,2Sl.