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RAMBLER.
For The Cecil Wing.
GENTLEMAN Us LlBORER,

That labor, was imposed by God, up.
on man, as part of his punishment for
his disobedience, is narrated by Moses;
and known by all. That man $50 con.
stltuted, as to require some exercise, Of
either body or mind, is also, all estab.
lshed fact. The curse--'by the sweat
OF thy brow shalt thou eat thy bread
thunders forth from the Bible, to the
children of the present, with as much
force and positveness, as when given tc
Adam at his shameful expulsion from
the garden. Why then, if labor is the
common heritage of all, shall some dart
assume the exclusive; and because for.
sooth they are possessed of more uorldis
goods and not compelled to work, look
down on their less fortunate fellows,
seeming to say "we are higher than we,
bow down in respect before u.s."
Congeniality of mind and spirit pro.
duce friendship and esteem, wherever
found; and this alone, should determine
the different grades in society. For
how can virtue companion vice, learn.
ing ignorance, or, genius the fool.
This distinction would be natural: but
that wealth, attended by vulgarity, ig-
norance and consequently overbearing
and insolent assumption of superiority,
over him, who but wants money to car
ry him with honor, through the elite OF
upper-tendom, should be shown RESPECT,
in the course it dictates to its owner,
and its decisions, as to the eligibility for
the upper circle, strictly acted on, is dis
gushing to the truly noble mind.
To come now, more fully, to the point
in hand, let us inquire, wherein, con.
sists the raa difference between the la.
boring nun and the gentleman. 'Tis a
question, on which I've unused much
since first, heard there is difference
And now, allow me to present, the re.
suit of my musings.
In the first place, | promise the differ.
ence is arihimgly seen, in the external
mark Of white, delicate hands; from the
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Garry thing through. That's it, don t do
anything else. If you once soundl,, Tidc-awak-
| edfv 5eSin'a thing, let il be carried through,
though it cost you your comfor. time, energy
| and all you can command. We heartily abomi-
| nate this turning backward, this wearying and
lainting of soul and purpose 81 speaks imbecil-
| iy OF mind want Of characters courage, true
| manliness.
Garry tfSng through. Don't begin till you
are fully prepared for its Accomplishment.
| Think, study, dig, till you know your ground,
| see your way This done, launch out with all
your soul, Tie, heart and fire, neither turning to
the right nor lett.-Push on siantly--push as
| though you we're born for the very work YOU are
about beginning; as though creation had been
waiting thror Oh all time for your especial hand
and spirit. Then you'll do something worthy of
! yourselfa and kind.
Garry thing through. DON'T leap and dail7.
from one thing TO another, No man ever did
anything that way. You can,t-be strong
! minded. Be pluckiSh, patient, md consistent.
BE hopeful, stern, manly. When once fairly in
a work, don't give up. Dent disgrace your self
| by being On this thing to-day, on that to-mof-
row, and on another next DAY. We don't care
if you isioor night and day, in season and out, be
sure the end of your life viii show nothing ifyoe
perpetuslly change from object TO object. For
tune, same, success, position, are never gained
but BY piously detelminedly, brsvely sticking,
growing lively TO thing till it is fairly acconp-
lished.
In short you must carry thing through if you
would be anybody or anything. No matter if il
denies you the pleasure ofsociety, the thousand
yearly qualifications Of life. No matter o. these
Stick TO anything and carry Through. Believe
you were made for 'he matter, and that NO one
else can do it al all, Put forth your whole in.
dividual energies. Stir, wake, electrify your,
| self and 60 forth to The task. Only once learn
to carry thing through in al. its completeness
and proportion, and you will become hero
You will think better of yourselE-others will
think better of you. Ofcourse they will. The
world in its heart admircs the stern. determined
doer. 1t sees in him its best sight. its highest
object. its richest treasure. Drive right along
then whatever you undertake. Consider Your
self amply sutfcien; for the deed. You'll be
| successful, never fears
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| Il Z Al s..

Wealth.-If YOU have been once
poor and suddenly become rich, you
must be surprised at the W onderful change
which your condition has wrought in
the minds Of your neighbors,
Your good qualities which were la
tent before, are now suddenly brought
to light and shine and flash all around
and about you, and are daily appreciated
and admired.
Your wife and children who were lit
tie noticed before, are new paragons of
excellence, and their noble qualities and
acts of dlsinterested benevolence are
spread far and wide.
Your daughters, who were not much
admired before, now become attractive,
amiable, aod very beautiful and lovely.
Your sons, who were not much es.
teemed while they had to labor, are
now dashing young gentlemen with
mustache and mouche, driving match
horses, smoking cigars, swearing in bar
rooms, talking in church, gallanting la
dies, and making quite figure every
where.
Then, when you ride out you will
have SO many kind friends, who will be
so glad TO see you. Men who former
ly would scarcely speak to you, will
now ruaa across the streets with smiling
faces to give you shake of the hand,
and to ioquire for your health and that
of your famil y, and will be so kind and
pleasant and accommodating withal, that
it is really delightful. And your con-
versatioa which formerly was not so
very attractive, is now considered very
interesting, and your remarks are re-
peated over and over again as wonder
fully appropriate and witty. Under the
influence of a golden sun you live in a
Brighter cline.
Although some one may say, tall the
promises Of the scripture are to the poor"
yet you are satisfied that the good minis
ter does not walk less quickly to greet
you, or with less smiling face, nor give
you less cordial shake of the hand, than
he did II, less prosperous days.
Revolutionary Relic. years
ago when the evidence was being taken
on the ground, in the upper part of Ce-
Gil county, in cause then pending be-
tween Brown and Harlan, a piece of
stone wall, which now forms part of
the divisional fence, between the lands
ofGeorge Gillespie, and Amos Harlan,
was pointed out by one ofthe witnesses
as having been built by the soldiers of
the Revolutionary army, who in their
march to Yorktown halted there few
days, and Samuel Ewing, who then liv-
ed, and kept store where Amos Han
shaw now lives, furnished the soldiers
with refreshments, and that some of the
Yankee troops in return, built the piece
ofstone fencing referred to. The army
marched through the upper part of Co.
Gil county, along what was called the
old Bald Friar road"
RAMBLER,
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WHOLE No 5l3
A few DeliniIfAns.

WAR.-Congregational worship cs
The devil. Murder to music.
CHARAcrER.-The only person al prop.
erly which everybody looks after fot
you.
ScHoLAa.-A diver for pearls, wiz
generally loses his breath before he gath.
ers much treasure.
SLEEP.-A cloak thrown around US az
the Slde.scetles as we leav. the stage q
Wt;le.
NApoLEoN.-A naughty hoy, who was
put in corner, because he wanted the
world to play with.
WoMAN.-The melody Of the human
duet. A golden coin, which educators
plate over with silver.
PEN.-A lever small enough to be used
by one man, but strong enough NO raise
the whole world,
RGvENGE.-Bitter sweets picked
trom the devils garden. Quenchins
your thirst with brandy.
METAPHys,cs.-Words to stay the APP
petite till facts are ready Feeling for
science in the dark,
ToBAcco.--A triple memento morris
dust for the hose, ashes for the mouth,
aAG poison for the stomach,
SwoRp.-The first hope Of the oppress
son and the last hope of the oppressed
PASSIONS special pleader ia Folly's Court
of Appeal
OuEL.-A strange old cnstom> accor.
ding to which men suffering from in,
flammation, attempt to cure themselves
by bleeding somebody else.
BALL-RooM.-A chess board, PLAYED
npon by Love and Hate. A confined
place in which poor creatures are com.
mltted by Fashion TO hard labor
NEwspApER.-The great General Of
the Pee pie, who has driven the enemy
ttcfortihed heights of power, and com.
PEELED him to give battle in the open
field Of thought. A winding-sheet, in
which Parliamentary speeches arc inters
red.
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For The Cecil Whig,
Going to School.


With quick and lively step they come,
Each fresh and buoyant from his home,
To join their kindred bands;
The healthfnl cheek. the sparkling eye,
From ev'ry side are gath'ring nigh,
To where the school house stands,
Some with swift and sctive pace,
Come putting on with redden'd face,
For frolic, and for fun;
While others tardy, lag behind,
And chubby ones with active mind,
Have not the feet 10 run.
They're gathering in with laughing eyes
While they each other recognize,
What various passions meet;
Some with gentle word, and slow,
Others abound with rapture's glow,
While they their comrades greet.
The timid one that does not speak,
Yet can't control upon his cheek,
The workings Of his mind;
With dOwn-cast look, but brilliant eye,
With heaving breast, and gentle sigh,
And feelings undeiind.
Brothers and sisters come along
In little groups and join the throng,
Assembled on the green;
Some quickly turn TO active play,
While others talk the time away,
To tell Of what they've seen.
The little girls have flowers gay,
With which to form a sweet bouquet,
The lilac, pink and rose,
Then how their tongues iucessant ply,
And brilliant CLOVIS each little eye,
As she her treasure shows.
And Of new dresses they must tell,
How they are made, and tit SO well,
And bring scrap to show;
Oh that's delightful! It's so neat.
That pink, and green, | think is sweet.
And blue love il SO.
And boys in conversation full,
Totcll ofkite, and hoop, and ball,
And fishing hook and bait
OF jumping high. and running fast,
Who came in first, and who came last,
And wonders small and great.
One tells that he has seen the "show,"
Then all with animation GLOW,
To hear the wondrous tale;
He saw the lion. oh what eyes,
And name and teeth! What frightful cries
The timid ones grow pale;
".And did'nt he Kill you," one cries out;
The group then breaks up with IA shout
The teacher at the door
Cries ''books" aloud-when one and all,
Obey the summon Of his call,
And quit their sports once more.
New LEEDS. RAMBLER.
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WILL IT PAY !--There is the force of
well seasoned sermon in the following
from the eastern Times" 1t is the
question: Young men, you who are
about forming habits for the future, Just
entering upon the eventful voyage of
human life, and who are accustomed to
indulge in habits of Incidence, Just ask
yourselves the question, will such habits
pay Will the natural fruits of such
habits be such as you will find to con.
tribute to your elevation, or even to
your real enjoyment Will 1t pay for
you to quaff the sparkling bowl, to tam.
per with the profane oath or the ribald
Jest, or to give up the listless Incidence
those hours which should be employed
in storing your mind with knowledge
in bedecking the immortal part with
brilliants Believe it not, but heed the
voice ofthe worlds experience and flee
from all such things as from pestilence.
Be assured they will not pay. The
road to bitter repentance is paved with
ust such materials.
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DEw.--It is very common error to suppose
that dew falls in the same manner as rain or
mist, only in much finer PARTICLES. A very Slight
observation will suffice TO show that dew is not
thus formed; for it is often deposited on tie sides
and on the under part of blades of grass and 9TH
er substances, as well as on their uppersurfaces.
1t is formed. in fact, by the condensation ofthe
moisture the atmosphere. Ifn bottle is brought
from cold cellar in the summer, a copious dep
ositon of dew takes place on its outer surface.
In these, and similar instances, the surface ex-
posed to the air is colder than the air itself. And
since it is found that heat always passes from
hotter body to one that is colder, the invisible
vapor of water in the atmosphere, immediately
in contact with the glass, loses part Of The heat
which is necessary in order to keep it in the state
ofvapor, and is condensed or reduced 10 the
form Of water.
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WHITEwAsHING.--The Scientific
American says: As time is now at hand
for embarrassing on a large scale, w.
will give receipt which is the best
known for out.houses:
Take halfa bushel of good unslackeA
| lime, slack it with boiling water and
keep it covered during the Stacking pro.
Cess, Strain the liquid through sieve,
and add peck of clean salt dissolved in
| warm water, add three pounds of boil
ed rice or wheat paste and half a pound
of dissolved glue>-Add five gallons of
water to this mixture; and it is best to
put it on hot, but in that case use only
old brushes, or make allowance for tho
spelling of them.
1t has been found that our dry winds
bite off, as itwere, more of the white.
wash than do rains. The salt is to oh.
viate this evil. For withdrawing the
interior of dwellings, do not use any
salt, as 1t ahsorbs moisture, and 10 the
above lime add about two pounds of
Spanish whiting. 1t makes the white
more clear looking if little ind 90 il
squeezed through a cloth amongst it.
Amongst the lime, Spanish brown or
ochre may be stirred to make colored
lime paint The sui phate of iron (cop.
peraS) makes a buff color; the sulphate
otcopper, (blue vitroiD blueish color,
LTND1ANA,-We had yesterday the
pleasure of being shaved with Jenny
Lind razor, by Jenny Lind barber.
scented With Jenny Lind cologne, brush.
ed with Jenny Lind brush, washed in
a Jenny Lind bowl, aud wiped with a
Jenny Lind towel. After which we
put on our Jenny Lind hat, walked into
Jenny Lind restaurant, and partook Of
Jenny Lind sausages. Then we took
up Jenny Lind paper, read Jenny
Lind editorial, smoked Jenny Lind
cigar, and throwing ourselves back in a
Jenny Lind char, fell into profound
Jenny, Lind reverie,-N 0. Courier
The sweetest flowers are those which
shed their odors in quiet hooks and din.
giles; and the purest hearts are those
whose deeds of love are done in soil.
tude and secret,
With love, the heart becomes fair
and fertile garden, with sunshine and
warm hues, and exhaling sweet odors,
but without it, it is bleak desert GOV.
cred with ashes.
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MosT EXCELLENT.--The following extract
from the life Of John Elves, the celeb ated En-
slsh miser, offers capital nu, for the Academy
of Medicine TO crack:--'During bis attendance
in Parliament, Mr.. Elves invariably walked
home at the close Of the debates, however in
clement the weather, unless some member took
him up on his way. One very dark night, US he
was hurrying along, he went with such violence
against the pole ola cedan chair, that he cut his
legs very deeply. As usual he thought not of
any assistance; but Col. TENNIS, at whose house
he then was, insisted on some one being sent for
Old Elves at length submitted, and doctor was
called in, who Immediately began to cxpatiate
on the bad consequences of breaking the skin,
the good fortune his being sent for, and the
peculiarly bad appearance ofthe wound. very
probable,' said the old man; 'but, doctor, have
one thing to say TO you. In my opinion. my legs
are not much hurt. Now you think they are; so
will make this agreement: will take one leg,
and you the other: you shall do what YOU please
with yours, and will do nothing TO mine; and I
will wager your bill that my leg gets well the
first have frequently heard him mention,
with great triumph, that he beat the doctor by
fortnightH' So much for nature, against pud-
ding-hcaded science
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THE DooM OF OUR WoRLD,-What this change
is 10 be We dare not even conjecture, but we see
In the heavens themselves some traces of des-
tructive elements and some indications of their
power. The fragments of broken pianets--the
descent ofmetcorlc stones upon or globe, and
the fiery comets welding their loose materials
at the solar inrnace--the volcanic eruptinns in
our own Sa1clli,e---the appearance of new stars
and the disappearance OF otherwise--are all
torcshadows of the impending CONFUSION TO
which the system fthe world is doomed. Thus
placed on planet which is TO be burnt up, and
under heavens which are to pass away, thus
treadlhs, as 1t were, on the cemeteries, and
dwelling upon the Inusoleums Of former worlds
let us learn the lesson of humility and wisdom,
il Eve have not already been taught it in The
school Of revclations.--Nr British RCyttp.
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Origin OF Qdd-Eely0yyS,

The origin of the Order ii The Gid-rcllows is
of an ancient date. 1t was established by the
Roman soldiets in camp after the Order of the
lsraelltes, during the reign Of Nero the Roman
Emperor, who commenced his reign A. d. %, at
which time they were called Fellow. Citizens.
The aame of Odd Fellows was given ~ is Or
der OF men CA, D. 79) by Titus Cesar Emperor
OF Rome, irom their singulaiity OF aotoas, and
from their knewing each other by night as well
as by day; and Tor their fidelity to him ard their
country. He not only gave them the name of
Odd Fellows, but at The same time, US pledge
OF friendship, presented them with DISPENSE
ton engraved On "A pla,e of geld having The fol-
lowing emblems, viz; the Royal Arch OF Titus
Cesar, the Ark OF the Covenant, the Golden
Candlesticis, the Golden Table, (weighing one
great talent,) the Sun for N. G., the Moon and
Stars for V. g., q Lamp for Secretary, the Lion
for Guardian, the Dove for Warden, and the En-
blems Of Mortality for the G. NJ.
1t is very probable that the first Odd Fellows
made their appearance in North Wales about that
time, as an invasion was made by one Of Titus
Cmsar's generals (Agrcola) on North Wales,
and shortly afterwards on the IslSnd of Mono
now called Anglesea.
The first account we have Of the Order spread
ing into other countries is in the flth century,
when it was established in the Spanish Domn-
ions under the Roman Dispensaticn and in the
Sixth Century by King Henry in Portugal, and
in the Twelfth Century it was established in
France, and afterwards in England by John D.
Neville, attended by five knights from france,
who formed a Loyal Grand Lodge cf Honor in
London, which Order remained until the reign of
George Ill, when part Of them began to fern
themselves into an Union, and a portion Of them
remain until this day; on this account the Lodges
which remain, and are very numerous through
out the world, call themselves loyal Ancient
Independent Odd Fellows, being u portion Of the
original body.
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FEMALE BEArTy.-The beauty of female
figure consists in its being gently serpenine.
Modesty, luXuriance, fulmcsS and bucyancy; a
rising as if TO meet; a falling as if TO retire.;
spirit, soitness, apprehension, sei-possession, a
claim on protection. u superiority to insult, ID
sparkling something ehshrined 10 gentle pro-
portions ind harmonious movement should all
be found in that charming mixture of the spirit
uel and material. Mind and body are not to be
separated where real beauty exists. Should
there be no great intellect, there will be an in
tellectual instinct, grace, an address, a natu-
rally wise aniablcness. Should intellect unite
with these, there is nothing en- earth so power
inl, except the spirit whom it shall call master,
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SATURDAY MORNING MAY 81 1851

Green, so ri have to pene post the design for
forIaer letter. Yours Internally.
TOM e -p1'I t
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"Wife," said q man, looking for a
bootack after she was in bed, 81 hav.
places where keep my things, and YOU
ought TO know it,"
Yes" said she, ~ ought to know
where J Oh keep your late hours"
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Said bed bug to musquito, whom
he CHANGED to meet,
"How Is it you make out to extract
so much more of life's current than my.
self, when can bite as severed y as you!
How can you explain it 7"
"Fer particulars see small dins," quo.
ted the musquito with dignity.
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V"Whatis the use of living!" ask
ed Jack Simmons, the other day. 1--WE
are tlogged for crying when we are babies
-Aogged BECAUSE the master is cross
when we ar school.boys-obliged to
toll, sick or veil, or starve, when we
are men-to work still harder (and sua'-
er something worse) when We are hus-
bands and, after exhausting life and
strength IN tie service of other people
die, and leave our children to quarrel
about the possession of fathers watch.
and our wiv@-to catch somebody else
-'Sith is lie"
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HcRRIRLE DREAM.-We once heard laugh
able Joke, whicha hen-pccked husband got upon
his Mrs. Caudle. He had borne her railing for
many long year, till one morning, while she
was clustering about wood, short Of potatoes,
iiouf> etc., he remarked very pathetically:
"Jerush, ! had a dream las: nght--s very
queer one-and il gives ,ie some uneasiness, |
dreamed that was taken sick and died.
"Well, if it was no more than that," said
the wife, II wish it had been more than "a
dream;
"But this is not ALL" said the husband, 81
went TO hell, and when got there inquired of
one OF the imps for the Ola Devil himself, and
was shown to his presence. The old fellow rec
ognSed me ut once, and said to me: 'Have you
come here to stsy7' told him had.''
"'Well, can't have you here said he, 'Gor
if YOU stay, when Jerush dies she'll conac-and
hell will be in an uproar ali the time?"
Soon after the completion Of the narrative of
the dream, there came shower OF culinary ufeu.
sis about his head, which made him obliged to
seek quarters elsewhere, till his Jerush's wrath
subsidized,
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LIFE.-One to whom we are always
introduced without our consent, but
whom we seldom quit without regret.
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DON'T CoMrLAIN.-A merchant was
once returning from market. He was
on horseback, and behind his saddle was
a valise filled with money. The rain
fell with violence, and the good old
man was wet to the skin. He was quite
vexed and murmured because God had
given him such weather for his Journey.
He soon reached the border of thick
forest, when to his great horror he be-
held on one side of the road robber,
who with a levelled gun was aiming at
him and attempting to fire, but the pow
der being wet with rain, the gun did
not 60 off, and the merchant giving
spurs to his horse, fortunately had time
to escape. As soon as he found himself
safe, he said:
'How wrong was 10 complain against
Providence. If it had not rained I.
should not be living now; and he was
thankful that it had rained.'