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For The Miners Express.
Spirit OF Poetry.
BY ELLA.


We are now living in an age and country pes
culiarly adapted to the developement Of poetic
genius, and to Improvement in literature and the
sciences. The night of gloom which once en-
shrouded the world of letters in its dismal folds;
has passed away. And the sun Of glorious and
untramelled truth has burst from the once mn
penetrable clouds of ignorance, and is shedding
its enlivcning beams upon the soil Of the mind,
and giving vitality to its energies.
The ever innovating hand of man III his count.
less number of improvements in the meclaf,ic
arts, through the power of the steam laul-
tiplies books spring multiplies her leaves III he
crowded groves, or hangs her blossoms III flae
trees.
In these varied changes, poetry has exerted far
greater influence Than the casual observer would
suppose. Mans progress in civilization, is in
proportion as his mind is improved, cultivated,
expanded and refined; and where do we find q
more powerful agent in the accomplishment of
this work, than poetry?
Thought clothed in its language, is given
power it could never otherwise obtain; and
thought once uttered, like the note of music
struck from Poets Tyre, never ceases to echo
from heart to heart, but like the crcling wave Of
the sea, it continues to expand till lost in the dis
lance. Bf,
Poetry was cultivated at a very early period,
and some have affirmed it to be older than prose.
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Though Homer sung before Aristotle wrote vet
1t is not proven that poetry can claim the greater
antiquity. The sweetness, elegance and sublm-
Ity OF the llliad of Oddessy, and the manner in
winch they have been cherished by succeeding
generations, is one great proof of the power the
efiusions OF the Greek bard possess.
Though the Brtons had their incline RHYMES
ana the Anglo-Saxons their uncouth poetry, yet
before the time of Chaucer, there is scarce re-
cord found worth the name of poetry
Since those days, many bright star has blaz-
ed in the zenith of English poetry Scott, Shake
speare, Milton, Byron, Moore, Campbell, Sou
they, Wordsworth, Goldsmith, and many others.
The poetry of Shakespeare indicates bold
and original genius, striking for itself an untrod-
den path, and possessing an inherent knowledge
OF the human heart, surpassed by none other
Poetry dropped from his pen redolent with
the perfume OF truth Gas the petals drop from
the ripcned rose in an unfrequented garden"
He paints the human heart in all the countless
forms it may assume, and yet with fidelity, and
ever with the colorings of nature.
Whether we contemplate the character of a
Hamlct,a Lear, Shylock, Or an Othello, we are
struck with the precision with which they can
maintain their respective natures.
Without lingering thought for fame, he la
bored to obtain an ignoble subsistence, and gain
cd an immortality.
Poetry softcns the aspcrities of our natures.
It's influence steals into our hearts noisclessly,
yet with power deeply felt.
1t reveals a world of transccndent beauty
the massive gates CT prose never unfoldcd, and
transforms the lower sphere into world of lov-
Illness and beauty.
LIES thousand sorrows melt at its approach,
as the sun drinks up the dew drops by his morn
ing ray.
'Oh! if there be art familiar here
Whose presence waits us in a higher sphere
II Is that which now winningly reveals
All that the fancy paints, spirit tccls.''
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making the poor poorer, and the rich richcr-but
nothing is added to the wealth of the nation.
These spectators are the men who are begging
for a tariff for protection. On the other hand,
these products of the SOIL and fruits of labor, 90
to increase the capital, wealth, greatness, and
happiness Of the nation. These producers arc,
indeed, the bone and muscle of the country.
They neither ask, nor want protection or cxclu-
svc privilege Of any kind. They claim it as
their prerogative to he let atone.
r. w EASTMAN
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VEGETABLE DIET is well hit offby the cele-
brated writer, Mr. Slick. Sam met Gralau,ite
III his travels, and thus describes him:
ellis skin looked like full grown bladder
arter some OF the air had leaked out, kinder
Mrlnhiaa ana rinpled and his eyes looked us
lie put me in mind of a pair Of kitchen tonrs Al
legs, shaft and head, and no belly! real rander.
gutsed locking creature, ns hollow as d bamhnc
waikingcane, and twice as yaller. He actually
looked as if he had been picked Off rack ri y.
and thown through gimblet hole Z
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California News.

The news from this region is Of such an impor
tant and exciting character and received through
so many different sources, that we have deter
mined to give it in the mixed up form that we fine
it ourselves, and let each one draw his own con
clusion and be his own Judge.
The first item we shall call attention to is. tina
Col. Fremont has discovered a real Gold Mine
on the Mariposa river, about forty miles from the
San Joaquin. The vein is about two feet in
thickness, and yields 8 ounces of gold to 100 lbs
of rock. The land on which this mine is work.
edbelongs to Col. Fremont, having been purchas
ed by him two years ago.
The news from the different placers is cncour.
aging enough for those who can stand the fatprc
and hardship; and in some instances parties have
been exceedingly fortunate, one in PARTICULARS
company of six took from hole, five miles above
Mormon Island, $4,000 in six days. Another
party, of four, working at the Middle Fork, took
out $4,000 apiece for eight days. This last par
ty are on their way home. These instances OF
good luck are but few when compared with the
mass OF individuals employed, and the immense
sacrifice ofhcalth and it's blessings, home and its
pure, calm delights.
Many are disappointed at the diggings, and are
occasionally leaving and turning their attention
to other sources of wealth. where their labor will
receive more certain, albeit not so gltterinq q
reward.
GovERNMEMr.-The Convention which mot
at Monterey on the LIST September, has druaed n
Constitution for the government of the future
State of California. The Bill of Rights contains
the usual provisions of the Republican Constitu-
tons of the States; Slavery being excluded. Thus
is this source of trouble put to final rest. The
Constitution in almost every respect is similar to
the Constitutions of the other States The rirlt
OF suffrage is denied to Indians, Africans and THEN
descendants. Banking privileges and Lotteries
are prohibited; corporations for general purposes
may be established, under law providing gen
orally for all cases; the stockholders in such cor
porations being individually responsible for the
corporate debts. By these latter features it will
be seen that the principles of Democracy have
been the rule of action in laying the foundation
of the political ights of the people of California
The Judicial and Educational features of the Con-
stituton had not, at last advices been permanent
ly delineated; but from what mad been done, we
may safely conclude that justice and libcralIty will
be Enthusiastically stamped upon the judicial
and Educational provisions of the constitutional
law
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Hermit, alone with his Cat.

O, woman, woman, whether lean or fat
In face an angel, but in (WI) cat.''-PudQr
Come, Kitty, come. I've nothing now to do,
Come sit by me-E'il chat awhile with you
little tale of Rlyming Love. I'll tell
All how it quickly rose, and sadly fell
A pointed parody late met my eye;
Careless read it through and laid it by;
read it careful, once again at night,
When sitting in my room by candle light;
1t told of wlisker'd pnppes--apng airs
or toiIs--contempts-a all a Scanlsrcss' cares.
IT was ShakeSpeare's Jume, saw, hut not his song
Such thought and words g nc'cr swept his Tyre along,
These mocing words, and still more marin q thought,
BY slow degrees upon my feelings wrought;
! felt my blood Qlick-it burr d nv sight
Love seized me-hcd me strong-and badc me write
lyicldod-caught my pen--I thought and wrote;
WORKED hard with proper words, my thoughts to quote
My task was done; | felt Il bcst rc.icf
Defended wliskers-Ircd up tears and grief
twas soon in prin-put furtll-s' pig or die )"
But, there, alas it met Seamstrcss' ego.
She wrote Kitty, was you used up ncat
Then so was I-eNtinguislicd-al complete.
My words were scann'd--Eo sentiment she saw;
She calld me grccn--comp,aincd about my {" Paw -
Z" Us and G wc' seemed words of perfect fright
And dogs, she knew by & bark - as well as bite.
these, with many other things, sic said
While reading which, my checks from pale turn rcd
My love was gone. That brought it to Il close
1t died-suin by the graldest kind of prose-
'Twould gen rous been, had she but used rhyme
And left frame, for in future time.
But Kitty, tell me quck--now tell me true
Could Il Rhyming Love so be used by you?
Not by your grace, so sweet, your stately air,
Your eye so brighton beauty of your hairs
But by your mighty "paw,'' suppose one caught
Inspired to paw in rlymcrs ought
Who thus should say shall WEI
What, scratch and bite
Kitty, that certain was an oversight,
BY 6 us - you could not then Coz supply,
Ortlnk it understood 'twXt you and I;
But, just suppose one punning, in his strain
Should say, g shall we y SO
What, scratched and bit again
Confound the feline paws!', they N make me howl
That" us " and &c we Z now twice have played nc
fou;'' sss
lvow, I'll rhyme witl1cat nor seamsifess more,
As long as checks are red hands ME sore.
IIIsRAIIT
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ScoTT's WEEKLY PAPER.-This excellent
literary and family newspaper is soon to be en-.
larged, and beautfed by an elegant suit of new
type. This paper is already one of the largest in
the country, and when improved as contemplated
will rival, if not excel, the far-famcd Model Cou-
rier ITSELF .... #-.m .s I
It is published at Philadelphia, at two dollars
a year, with liberal deductions and premiums to
clubs.
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The CHICAGO DOLLAR NEwsPApER.-This
excellent literary journal is now regularly receiv
ed, and is always welcome. 1t is got up in STYLE
which does great credit to the proprietor, and its
contents are such as to render it acceptable to the
most fastidious. 1t is published at the low price
Of 81 90 year. ....
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The GAZETTE OF THE UNIoN.-This OK
cellent weekly journal, devoted to the interests
of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and to
general Literature, is received regularly at this
office. 1t is one of the most valuable papers we
receive. 1t is put up in quarto form, each num-
Der containing sixteen closely printed pages
The Literary Department contains original tales
of the highest excellence, by the most eminent
writer's of the country; choice selections of mis-
cellaneaus articles, Sketches of Travel, Gems of
Poetry, &c, &c In it's Odd Fellowship Depart
ment, it contains much of interest to the Order;
such as statistics of it's increase and prosperity;
reports ofthe proceedings gifts Legislative bodies,
both State and National reports of its charitable
and beneficiary operations, &c, &c; making it
worthy of place in the hands of every Brother.
and rendering it almost indispensable to all who
wish to keep fully informed of the work of our
glorious Fraternity.
tits published at IA Ann street, New York, at
the low price of 5000 per annum, for single CO.
pies. To clubs of twenty subscribers, one dol
lar each. pH
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HE WESTERN DEMOCRAT, md Common
School Journat.-We have the first two numbers
ofthis paper, published at Andrew, Jackson Co.,
Iowa. 1t edited by J. B. Dorr, Esq, and prom
Uses to be very efficient organ in the cause of
Democracy, and incidentally that of Common
School Education, to which it is devoted We
hope for more intimate acquaintance with the
editor.
The "Jackson County Democrat" has been
discontinued.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-12-05

HE WESTERN JoURNAL.-The November
number of this excellent periodical is before U.S.
1t fully sustans the character of the work. The
article on "English progress, and English Man
ners, we shall copy in our next Subscriptions
to the Journal received at this Office.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-12-05

II has been said truly, 'stat he who is always
dlsPuting about religion, has very little religion
to dispute about
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The ISLAND OF CUBA.-Grifith II. Williams
sergeant-Major of the Round Island forces, has
lately informed the St. Louis Union, that their
ultimate destination was the island of Cuba. The
expedition has been in contemplation for many
years. and the funds for its support had been &C
cumulated by the annual donations of the Cuba
Planters. These funds have been deposited in
the city Of New York, subject to the order of Gen.
Lopez, the general manager of the expedition
The object was, the establishment of Republi-
can Government in Cuba. .sa
For the present, the scheme is abandoned, but
the leaders entertain no doubt of its ultimate s,c
ress rus .ss... -. ..aT-s. r.. - a-.... =, ts
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THE VALLEY FARMER.-The Octobcr num-
Der Of this valuable Agricultural Journal, reached
us few days since. The number published must
be very large, as q ,ohole month Is required to
snnH sath edition.
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HE following ..bust OF eloquence, was deliy-
cred before court Of Justice in Pennsylvania:
our honor sits high on the adorable seat &c
Justice like the Asatic rock Of Gibralter, while
tne eternal stream fjustice, like the cndaverous
Cloud el !, 81 the valley, flows meanderng al your
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DEMOCRATIC CoNyENTIoS-SLE1GuI
IGATloN AND THE MARKErs-NEw Demo-
CRATIC PAPER
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Whose presence waits us in higher sphere,
4 Is that which now so winningly reveals
All that the fancy paints, or spirit feels"
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Executive Appointments.

s4so NPpOkNtlllckhu9s
In looking over the important appointments
made in Philadelphia and New York, we
were struck with the unscriptural phraze Of
TASK, and you shall not have" Those citi.
zens OF pretensions, who have been prepar-
ing letters of recommendation, who were
earliest in the field for General Taylor, have
nearly all been disappointed. and very clever
men, who did nothing for the cause, and who
expected nothing, have been startled at re-.
ceivlng important appointments. The disap.
pointments among the faithful are innumera.
bic and the outcry will be SO great, that the
unity and adhesiveness of the Wing partv
will bo greatly endangered.
That is none of our businese.-if the
Southern and Western States, which are
yet to elect members OF Congress, will oniy
follow the glorious example of Virginia. the
Wing administration will soon discover where
tho real power lies-and the Northern Abo.
iit'onIsts receive rebuke which they will
understand. A Democratic majority, in both
houses OF Congress, will arrest mapv wild
projects of reform now under consideration.
BIsHoPvILLE MEETNG.-The Bishopyille
Division No 25 Sons of Temperance held
their first public Meeting on the 10Th inst.
Inc procession numbering near sixty, under
the guidance of Mr. II. FRAZER, Marshal, as.
sembled at IL 1-2 o'clock and marched 10
the Presbyterian church! The proceedings
opened with an impressive prayer from the
Chaplain, Mr.. HUNT, and music was furnished
by small though select instrumental bapd.
The W.. p then read the address of tho
Grand Division 10 the friends of Temperance
and made some brief remarks, Mr.. WIN. Ro.
GERS addressed the meeting at length and
made very entertaining, instructive, and
excellent speech-he sketched the rise and
progress OF the whole reformation, the partial
pledge, total abstinence and the rise and pro.
gress of the Sons and illustrated the baneful
effect OF intoxicaton with some feeling anec.
dotes. The service closed with a benediction
and the Division marched back. We were
much gratifed to find the order Aourisbino
in Bishopvlle.
Rum AND CHoLgRA.--A man was recentlv
seen dying in the streeto, in Cincinnati, of
Cholera, while drunk. II
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% The So.th- Carolinian will accept our
thanks for slips Of Telegraphic News.
seasoll Of Calalnity.

Providence, for wise canses, afflicts us as
nation and apeople. We do not see its aim,
but its object is to chasten us, to subdue pride,
to promote humility, to teach us our depend.
.ance on Him whose all seeing eve takes in
every thing at a glance. Great calamities
have afflicted us of late: St Louis has been
seriously injured by large fire, which in it's
devastating course has laid iI ruins the bust.
ness portion Of that rizing city. A raging fire
has destroyed the towns of Melwaukie and
of Watertown, Gin the State of New Yosk;)
scenes Of riot aud bloodshed mark the pecu.
liar institutions of the North; noble steamer
plying on the majestic Hudson, from the me-
tropolls ofthe union, the Empire, has sunk,
destroying many lives: the mighty Mississip-
pi has overlowed its borders and threatens
to entirely submerge the city of New Orleans;
drought succeeds drought, where rain is re-
qulred and rain follows rain where SUNSHINE
IS needed, and 'the pestilence that walketh
in darkness"--the cholera, spreads itself in
every direction. These are admonitions
which should induce us to reflect upon our
dependence on Him, who "killeth and maxi
eth alive" that we should look to the inward
monitor for consolation, that we should feel
what poor creatures we are, that we should
pray for grateful and contrite hearts, and for
that divine hope and protection which can
carry us through every calamity harmless
AS nation, too, we have our troubles; we
are not, it is true, at war with any foreign
power, but our own institutions are in denper
political intrigue and dark fanaticism are
aiming their Shafts against the very existence
of our union and arraying one section of the
counry against another. Our own national
family beginning to be divided, and, like fami.
y quarrels, bitterness and defiance visit our
social hearths. These are the calamities
which should awaken reason and, rouse the
energies OF the good against the Vaccinations
ofthe wicked. Let us hope still for good re.
suits; let lis pray for them, let us keep united,
| as people be tolerant towards each other
and be ever submissive to tho will of that
divine providence which has hitherto blessed
and sustained us as free and happy nation.
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aJ 1t iasaid that birds, flies, and beasts .of
all kinds, die of cholora as well as mankind.
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u Over two hundred firms and business
houses were sufferers by the late fire in. St
Louis.
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NEW ARcHBIsHops.--The Catholic Coun-
Gil at baltimore have created several new
Archbishops. Bishop Hughes hos been made
Archbishop of New York; Rishop Blame,
Archbishop of New Orleans, and Bishop pur-
cell, Archbishop of Cincinnati ,.y,...
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FRosT.-We were in error in regard to
frost Some six or eight miles east of the
village, light white frost was visible, but it
did not injure any portion Of vegetation. The
corn and cotton have improved during the
last week.
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REPRESENTATIVES, DEAD--Hon.a Edward
II. Earle, a Representative. in the Legisla.
ture from Greenville District, diea in Pendle.
ton on Tuesday, the 18th inst, in The 2Sth
year ofhis ages o.! ID ii4U8
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DEsPATcH,-A young man of wealth and
respectabiiity passed through one the Gin
clnnati markets, week before last, saw a very
pretty girl and fell desperately in love with
her. He proposed, was accepted, and married
her the next day.
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The HAIR.--A DR.. Holland has started
new theory with regard to the functions OF
the hair. He says it is safety valve to the
nervous system, forming connection be-
tween the nervous organs and the great
principle pervadng the universe. He saws
the profuseness of hair is always proportion,
ate TO the prevailing vital energies
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SArE-By late arrival at New York
from Rio de Janeiro, we learn that the U. s.
Store-ship Lexington with over Four, hund-
red thousand dollars in Gold from California
was safe in that port and would sail on the
next day. Her arrival may therefore be daily
expected.
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RUM AND CHoLgRA.--A man was recentlv
seen dying in the streeto, in Cincinnati, Of
cholera, while drunk.
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,sSUR OWN THE BEsT-It affords us much
qualification to announce that Messrs. SAR-
GENT q MILLER, of this village have succeed.
ed in obtaining the contract for furnishing
the "Bradford Springs Female Institute"
with furniture, and that too in competition
with offers from Charleston and Columbia.
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WILLOW Grove P. O.-Our subscribers
at the above mentioned Post Office nre in
formed that the "Banner" is regularly de-
posted in the Pest Office here and leaves
with the Mail; SO the fault, if there is any,
lays with their own office.
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CURIOUS DEVICE IN GRArrING.-Tho gar.
dener. Of Italy sell plants of jasmines, roses,
honey-suckles, &C., all growing together
from stock of orange, myrtle, or pomegran-
ate, on which, they say, they are grated
But this is mere deception; the fact being,
that the stock has its centre bored out, so as
to be made into hollow cylinder, through
which the stems of jasmines and other flexi.
bic plants are easily made to pass, their roots
intermingling with those of the stock. After
growing for time, the increase in the diam.
eter of the stems, thus enclosed, forces them
together, and they assume allthe appearance
Of being united to one common. stom,
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DANcrNG.-Mons. BERGER, whose adver-
tisement will be found in another column,
and Daughters intend giving an exhibition of
their talents at the Town Hall on Thursday
to-morrow) evening. There is no accom-
pilshment that tends to develope the female
grace or to promote health more than dancing.
1t braces the body, adds dignity and grace to
the movements and lis, withal, harmless ac.
complshment.
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PROGRESS OF THE CHoLEnA.-This dis.
ease seems to gain strength each sepera,e
day and has prevailed with great mortality at
the various salt works throughout the union
twenty to fifty dying daily. On the borders
Of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers it seems to
have diminished.
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DAGUERREorYPEs.-Mr CRyo1Ea, intends
to remain few days longer with us. A Wis.
it to his rooms will satisf' "a credulous that
likeness can be taken as we'll in Sumter as
IN Charleston Fac-simiies Of many of our
neighbors will be found on his walls which
cannot fail to carry conviction with them.