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POOR MARY LESTER.
A FRAGMENT OF HADLY PARK.

tas A FRAGMENT OF HADLY PARK.
We have not seen any didactic form oil
narrative for some time that pleases us more
decidedly for its melancholy beauty than
the following. There is touching pathos
in the appeal-if so it must be caled-of
the dying girl, that must reach the heart. il
not all gone in sel6shness. The initial of
the fragment is that he who now .knelt by
the side of the departing. had wandered
long and sinningly from his truth and his
trust. lie returns like the Prodigal, not,
however, to share the feast of the fatted
calf, but TO crouch at the couch Of the
Blighted One-He all despair-She all for
giveness-the Wronger and the Wronged:
"He buried his face on his hands and
sobbed bitterly. Mary laid her arm around
his neck and though her own tears were
flowing FAST she murmured, "Frank-be
man." W u.
"A mani cannot-I am monster--a
villain. Oh! Mary, can you forgive me
for this?" '".t12ie
"Forgive you. dear Frank, | have moth.
ing to forgive. The time has come when
must part from all love.
leave the bright earth, now, and all its
beauties, though dearly | have loved it.
Its bright spring flowers, its golden sun
shine, sweet murmuring streams, gay
meadows, and sombre woodlands-alas!
they and have taken our last farewell,
but do not repine; the same hand which
has so gloriously adorned the earth, has
surely arrayed Heaven in still more grand
magnificencs; and in his mercy trust for
my hereafter. l4a{s's' 9afe Na
Do you remember, Frank, our own sweet
river, by whose bank we plighted our last
ing love--where you wove the wreath and
placed 1t on my head, wishing that it had
been a diadem. that you might grace my
brow with ii, and make me one Of the great
ones Of the earth. Ihave treasured it as
though il was indeed that diadem--here
il is," she continued in tremulous voice,
as she drew it from beneath her pillow
"itis but a poor withered thing,-but it is
all the filter emblem Of her whom it once
adorned" She placed it in his hand, and
in still weaker voice continued, "'Take
it, Frank, and keep il for the sake Of her
whom you once loved; whatever your life
may be, earnestly pray that il may be as
happy as |, with Gods blessing, would
have made it, had He spared me to share
with you your fate and tuture::"
She sank back on her pillow utterly ex-
hausted, while Frank covered her tinny
hand with kisses, his tears flowing unre-
strained, and leaving him incapable Of
making any reply.
Mrs. Lawrence entered the room, and
ct glance saw how matters stood, |
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town. No, no; i will not provoke her
antipathy, butt think her conduct scanda-

town. No, no; / will not provoke her
antipathy, butt think her conduct scanda-
lous.o w sss,..te,s-i. ,i.tgs ~, .i{s
"Hush! my dear, that is no way to
Judge Mary, she has been very little from
home during the period of mourning for
her, mother, she has seen but little society;
| presume she never heard Of W. be.
fore she met him.. Naturally very gay
and frank, she was pleased with his ap-
pearance and manners. Her companions,
who know this man by common report,
overlook this fact, and represent her con-
duct a. reprehensible, when it is in fact
the natural consequence Of admiration
blinded by Ignorance"
"But, mother, she might have seen us
girls, nearly dozen, treat her fayorite
with marked GOODNESS; she might have
known from our changed demeanor to.
wards her that something was wrong
Every body was taking Of it, and censur-
ing her severely; and | would hardly coun.
tenance her last night"
"Poor girl; well might she say, deliver
me from my friends" replied the judicious
matron; ''you should 60 to her immediate.
ly, my child, and represent the danger she
is in. II the sentiments she entertains to.
wards him should ripen into love, it might
be too late to shake her confidence; am
surprised tha. my daughter should act thus,
without just grounds for blame. If you
will do as think you should, you will i'm
mediately 60 to Mary, and state the facts
of the case; | remember now, your father
was telling mo OF this man this morning,
and confirmed what you have said; poor
Mary, she is an orphan, and il you will
not see her shall"
But the young lady, in the light OF this
dispassionate reasoning, decided to 60 to
her friend Immediately. The result was,
as her mother foretold; in tears poor Mary
asked why she had been left in darkness
as to this thing; she had not suspicion
but that the man who was evidently seek.
ing 10 engage her affections, was as pure
and good as an angel. She had noticed
the GOODNESS Of her companions, and knew
not what to impute it to. But her inform.
ant felt some pangs of self-reproach when
the poor girl took her hand, and thanked
her with weeping, for her kindness, adding,
"You are indeed true friend, and shall
never, never, forget this service" 4
And that's the way for you to do, reader;
it is the Christian precept-"lfthy brother
sir, 60 to him in private Through the
neglect of this duty, more females have
fallen, than by direct crime. OF whatever
kind. Neglect engenders pride, pride re-
venge in its dire results, falls heaviest up
on the devoted head of the one who seeks
i for an ally.
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THE CALL TO PRAYER.

Among the many beautiful illusions to
the solemn and soothing sound Of the
"church. going bell," as it rings out in the
clear morning air Of the Sabbath, COM
mends US to the following quaint. yet sur
prisingly effective, homily, from the pen
Of the gifted Jerrold, the well known au-
thor of "St Giles and St. james," There
is something beautiful in the church bells.
Beautiful and hopeful. They talk to high
and low, rich and poor, in the same voice;
there is sound in them that could scare
pride and envy, and meanness of all sorts
from the heart of man; that should make
the earth seem to him, at least for time,
a pure, holy place. Yes; there is a
whole sermon in the very sound of the
church bells, if we onlyihave the ears to
understand it, there is preacher in every
belfry that cries-"Poor, weary struggling,
fighting creatures-poor human things,
take rest, be quiet. Forget your week.
day craft" 4a9 ~
And you, ye human vessels, gilt and
painted, believe the iron tongue that tells
ye that, for all your gliding, all your colors,
we are the same Adams earth, with the
beggars in yourgates. Come away, come,
cries the church bell, and learn to be hum
BILE; learn that however daubed and stained
about with jewels, you are but grave clay!
Come, Dives, come, and be taught that all
your glory, as you wear it. is not half so
beautiful in the eye of Heaven, as the
sores Of the accomplishing Lazarus; and
ye, poor creatures, livid and faint--stain-
ed and orushedby the pride and1hardships
of the world-come, come, cries the bell
with the voice Of an angel-comS and
learn what is laid up for ye. And learn.
ing, take heart, and walk amidst the wick
edness, the cruelties Of the world, calmly
las Danieliwalked among the lions" -
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HOW WOMAN SHOULD Do.

when they see fair young girl over
stepping the bounds Of prudence, listening
to the profgate, and bestowing her smiles
and attentions too freely, they should 60
to her instantly, and demonstrate with her,
instead Of exposing her fault and making
il matter Of unkind gossip. There are
few but will listen to the really well meant
and gentle warnings Of those whose expe-
rience, judgment or station, fit them for the
Office ofreproyer. n ,,.,, .,..
Ifthey hear by accident or design, any
slanderous reports concerning the charac-
ter or well being Of an inexperienced and
thoughtless companion, they should first
of all go to her, and learn how far circum.
stances may have appeared against her;
then initiating one whose authority might
Justify the most cautious--the mother otthe
Rev. DR.. Abernethny they should seek out
the author Of the calumny, nor rest until
Justice is done the accused Neither
should they think the effort too great, nor
grudge the time that such an occupation
may consume, but they should weigh
against those slight disadvantages, the val
ue Of an immortal soul-the well being Of
families, the purity ofhome. -'t' 9
ssMoiher," said prudent and amiable
young girl, 81 think | had better give up
Mary G-'s acquaintance, . N 4.
"Whyl" asked the mother, al always
thought Mary an exceedingly lovely girl
Ta"So have until these few past weeks;
. Ltr ~ 4 81 2 ~ Ii 4. 4 II 4
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YANKEE CLocKs.-Aoo company has been
started in near New Haven, Conn, for
the manufacture Of a new article called the
"scli oiling clocks" II is stated that Mr..
Baruum has entered extensively into the
operation. and is a permanent stockholder.
These clocks are so constructed as to oil
themselves, thus saving the expense Of oc-
casionally hiring clock pedlars, &c., to oil
the works. The oil is contained In col.
let, and is distributed on the cogs and axis
Of the palate wheel BY every revolution Of
the works.
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POETRY.
From the Baltimore Chronicle.
SONG OF THE AMERICAN GIRL.

From the Baltimore Chronicle.
SONG OF THE AMERICAN GIRL.
Our hearts are with our native land,
Our. song is for her glory,
Her warriors wreath is in her hand,
n Our lips breathe out her story.
Her lofty hills and valleys green
Are smiling bright before US; b,
And like rainbow sign is seen
Her proud flag waving Ger us.
And there are smiles upon our lips
For those who meet our foeman,
For glory's star knows no eclipse /.
When smiled upon by woman.
Forthose who brave the mighty deep
And scorn the threats OF danger, rs K
We've smiles 10 cheer, and tears to weep
For every ocean ranger.
Our hearts are with our native land,
Our song is for her freedom;
Our prayers are for her gallant band,
Who strike where honor'll lead 'em;
We love the fainlless air breathe,
.i'Tis freedoms endless power. 7a
Wen twine for him fadeless wreath,
Who scorns a tyrant's power.
They Tell Of Frances beauties rare, sst
OF ltaly's proud daughters. s.
or Scotland's lasses-England's fair,
And nymph ofShanon's waters;
We heed not all their boasted charms,
Though lords above them hover; .
Our glory lies in Freedoms arms,
"A freeman for lover.
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WOODSFIELD, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIL IA, 1852

whispered to her "had we not better re.
move Frank. Ifear Mary is fearfully excl.
ted?" ~, gu6 aa
"No," she said, che had better stay
It will be but short struggle now, and his
presence will make our darling child hap.
pier"
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SMALL MATTERS The nerve OF tooth,
not so large as the finest cambric needle,
sometimes drives a man to distraction. IA
mosquito can absolutely make an elephant
mad. The coral rock, which would cause
navy to founder, is the work Of worms. !.
The warrior that has withstood death in
thousand forms. may be killed by On insect.
The deepest wretchedness often results
rom perpetual continuance Of petty trials.
A chance look from those we love often
produces exquisits pain or tinalloysd plea
sure.
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0rThere are now but four hundred
and eighteen thousand Indians In the teri
ritcry Of the United States. s.p eaA
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-12
New York Horticultural Society.

Tie delightful exhbitio of this society In Metron,i
tan Han closed last evenn ut 10 o'clock During thu
whole OF yesterday tlc exhibition crowded and dur
ing the last two hours Of he exhibition the room was
almost suiiocating Its appearance by as light was very
effective We understand that the paid Cor airns--
soh amounts to about 1920 twothrds Of which wer,
taken yesterday.
An address was to have been delivered by Mr. Shepr
Knapp but in consequence being ndisposed il wa
read by Mr.. Tomnson. who had kindly unler aiken tho
duty Tor the former gentleman Mr. Oakley actcdas pre-
sid,nt.
MI IoMiINsoN after an eloquent preface read the nd
dress. which observed that it surprising that
the older countries of Europe the still more ancient
oriental naiens shoud have advantage in horticul
ture over The p.d states Horticulture and gardens
were always deemed of the proofs an ADVANCED
State q cI,ization Tie origin might be traced to q
yriJ remote period and il had adaptation 10 difcrcn
Sous. Among many OF IT, advantages the selection
q Tie hot vegetables aud hn study 0. the diseases oY
piati and tfer protection from heat cold vcrmu
The Application of the sciente u chemistry was also n
great lctuit scotand lstarling her sterile soil
wa tlintn t5r her gardens. II should be also
cmembtieJ that one Of the most important plants
y tEc cdlnurity was native Of Americathe potato
ItItt hlhrc should receive deal uf
The pubic aud public nuiatiios for the education OF
young mon should be catabished IN Germany persons
weie obliged to serve apprenticeship 10 pass an
* mlnalo before he enud tahc an Office Of head gar
drrtr WY thorld England alone boast Of her Kew,
Hampton court hcnsipgton, Windsor gardens in Lon
doDj ana tie Etsco garden Liverpool New York
be backward IN similar establishments! The European
uni'r'iLea bod thtir gnldens. which were regarded
oimcst ina philosophical ycw. Ts society was hut Il,
u infancy bot 1t had done well, and would live ami
heIi H. tAppiause
Nh, Prrfp u Ma,6. Chairman u tho Committee ofths
Arrangements. briefly returned thanks 10 the ailenc
iof their patronage shortly after which they retired
ara IBIS interesting exhibition closed
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Terrible Accident mt Aibany--Eall of e aid
tng-LOss of Life.

FROM the Albany Atla-. june TO-
The walls OF tie building being erected IN the vicinity
Of Eatblone Co.'S furnace North Ferry street
the Patioon's. for Mr.. Jones' of Fonda, Montgomery
county. steam planning mill fell this morning about
nine oclocs with "A tremendous crash. killing young
man and njurng several others Tie building had b. en-
carried up to- the second story and nearly
122 fest fquarc. The work in charge of MIR
John he. and the carpenter work of Messrs Nichols
Nasbbin The workmen engaged aboRt the building had
but few moments notice of the catastrophe, and
escaped with wonderful fortune. The danger
noticed first by Of the workmcn named rone, Lewis
who On trying bis plum, found variance in the per-
rcndcularity oi the south wall of three four
inches He called the attention of Mr.. White to tho
fact. ss also that Of the other workmcn when of
the latter locked the wall and discovered variance
OF al cast foot The alarm was then Mt once given
when all the worknen hastencd out of the building. Alr
Lewis the last one on the wall caught while
hc was running by rope and drawn to
post. which ha threw his about and held
fmy on The south wall then fell and with IL
Of the and north walls The ti,nbers in ,he
building which were very beavy down a, the
time some Of them at least fourteen inches square break
ing and tphttlng into numbcress Fragments Win this
fallhg mass Lewis came down. ani for moment was
stunned but fortunately escaped with only cut on the
head ond some bodily bruises Most Of those who lot
the wall escaped with various Injuries Among thoc in
jnrcd, we have been able to get the following names
The boy wilson nephew Of Mr.. White. the mason
contractor aged 10 Is years resdug AZ III Orange
street, killed. Monis Mooney laboref, aged between
so and 90 years, leg broken Resides in Beeckcr
street; Jones Lewis, mason. head cut and back in
jurcd Michael e,rnan carpenter resides l60 Patroon
street. badly hurt; John Hamilton, mason back, arms
and head njurcd Lawrence Safern. head and facc cut
These were an that could learn Of having been killed
on injured The building mass Of ruins aud many
thought there bodies covered under them Men
set at work digging but could find none up to twelve
o'ciCck II is thought there children in the
building at the time the walls fell but nothing positive
true of tho falling of the walls but there will
doubtless be an investigation the cGusc will be elected
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South Carolina Wing State Convention.

STRONG COMPROMISE RESOLUTIONS PAssED-FILL-
MORE AND WEBSTER EuLCGIzEp DEIEG ArE3
ELECTED TO THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Cu,RLEsroS June II, 1862.
The Whig tate Convention met laBt night AMI was
well after del rcat enthusiasm prevailed, and strong
compromise resolutions adopted.
The preamble cts forth the many sacrifices made by
the wbgs # Sot tn Csrtlr in their devotion TO the
Union, and saos that they prepared to stand upon
the compromise PLATFORM and manta it as essential 10
the harmony and existence of the whg party the in
tcgrity of the Union.
The first resolution declare thai the wings of South
Carolina i'll the wings OF every section Of
mon country the basis o the compromise and will give
their cordial and hearty supTorS to any wing candidate
(and meme other) who viii distinctly aud explicitly avow
hs acccrtarce of the compremc irnI settlement Of
the question included in it, aud his determination ad
here H. and support IL ~ President. taS
The second resolution the present ndminstra
ten Of the Federal government, and eulogizes Mr.. En-
more.
The third expresses admiati for Tic taonts Of Mr.
Webster.
though is evident Fillmore il the first choice and Web
ttcr the second.
The following were chosen
Delegates at Inge.-Iion Waddy Thompson, of Green
vile; William Gregg Of iarnewull alternate Dr. samuel
Henry Dickson, Of Charleston. 1ristram Tuppcr of
Charleston alternate
Delegates for The Districts William Whacy George
Brown, III. ii Williams, William Patton. u. r. Payne,
Thomas j. ko1r and George ). Bryan
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NIc,eorolocicaI Observations.

Br MoRsE's MAGNETIC LINE OFFICE No. WALL STREET.
FRIDAY June IL 1852.
BUFFALO, A. M.-Cear pleasant morning. Thcrmo-
meter 81. Wind west Barometer % TO-
J. M.-Baromeer 2g.67. Thermometer 60. Wind
south. A clear and plea ant evening.
ROCHESTER. A. MA fine. clear morning Cool and
bracng. Light frost last night Wind west. Thermo.
meter 55.
p. Mt has been fine day throue hout, though
cool Wind northwest. pleasant clear evening Their
mometcr SIS.
AUBURN, Q A. M.-yery pleasant, cool morning Wind
northwest. Thermometer %.
p. Mt has been cool and pleasant evening clear
Wind north. Thermometer 60.
SYRAcusE, A. MA clear and pleasant morning
Cool. Wind west. Thermometer 5S.
?. MA Pleasant evening; clear and fine. Wind
northwest. Thermometer IS
Urea, A. M-Cool, pleasant morning Wind west
Thermometer g.
=. MA clear pleasant evening, but quite cool
Wind west. Thermometer 90.
ALBANY. A. NJ Fine, clear morning Wind north
west. Thermometer 62 Barometer 80 100. Mercury g.
p. MA clear, beautiful evening. Wind west.
Thermometer II. Barometer 30,120. Mcrcory ".
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New ORLEANS, June 10. 1852.
has ruled still higher since the receipt Ame
rica's The sales to day have been 4,5Oo bales
mostly for France good mddl.ng is quoted at 10 L
lie fair II q 12c Stock at this port is reduced to
10000 bales Mess Pork-1 500 bbs have changed hands
at SITS SIS.
CHARLESTON, June TO- 1851
The cotton receipts during the week have been 1900
bales and sales for the period 10000 bales The
stock hand is O0C0 bales Toiays business foos up
1500 bales, at extremes ranging from 7ac. to 10i4c.
Prices show an advance of one-fourth of a cent.
ALBANY, June IL, 1852
Receipts to day-Flour 1900 barrels whea: 2 900
bushels; corn, 10000 bushels. Flour neglected
Wheat-I,lc0 bushels Gencssec sold Mt 81 H. Corn
sales G0U bushels at go Gle for round yellow, and 81
a5s1c. for Western mixed Oats 43c Prison whiskey is
at 2lc Wool sells in lots ut rs 35c for common to full
blood.
ROCHESTER, June II. 1852.
Sales were made to-day Of 1900 bushels Gencsee
MIcat mt lOlc.