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1t was on this very circuit, and in this
very town. was young at the bar then,
one of the least known Juniors. and very
poor; anxious to work hard, but without
either interest or connection to bring me
forward. Ihad been the circuit four times,
and, except twice, had never held brief,
and those two were given me by another
man. who was summoned to his mothers
desthbed. Still | did not dispair; had,
indeed, two incentives to courage and per-
severance. The first was firm trust in
Gods mercy; and the second my engage
ment to your mother. But it was hard
work sometimes, lasses, and needed all my
resolution to endure; but [ did endure,
and the end came. Well, it was the
Lent Assizes. and Lord Cranstoun, the
Lord Chief Justice, was on the criminal
side. The calendar was unusually heavy.
and We knew from his Lordship's charge
that he came prepared ito make an exam.
ple," as he called it.
, The commission was opened late in the
day, after which the court adjourned till
the morrow. II happened that for some
reason or other | remained in court q
short time after every one else had quilted
il. 1t seemed but an accident, although
doubtless it was Gods doing, and ordain-
cd by him. remember that |, gazing
idly on the empty benches. when | heard
rapid footsteps approaching through the
deserted passage, and moment after !
was accosted by an attorney:
~ beg your PARDON" he said, hurriedly,
"can you tell mo where to find Mr.. Ash
lsyl" as.sq
.sIndsed, / cannot. Some mistake has
occurred with his clerk, and when we
came into town to-day we found that he
had not procured lodgings a. usual"
sSoII learn, / have bean to the rooms
Mr.. Ashlsy usually has, and ] hear that
.hsy are taken for Sergeant Keats wish
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81 speak as l feel" said Paul Clifford;
"wers the woman loved suffering through
poverty, ! would beg with her if could
not relieve her; through injustice, | would
defend her; from unkindness | would pro-
tsct her; and if tho world forsook her, l
would be the world to her"
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"Look here Peter,' said knowing
darksy to his companion, "don't stan on
do railroad" ..s a. X y Z. 4
"Why Jos?'h 4 "A fse ~
"Kass if de oarscome and see dat mouf
Nv yourn dsy villti(kit am do depo' and
run rite in!" "a. d
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and the Palo de Bo.rrancno. or drunksn
tree. is a vegetable distllsry. Tho uppsr
classes OF Psfsgusy sro brave. stout, he's.
ptablo. and intelligent: they have good
feeling towards the psople Of the United
States. The time has come for The United
States to extend its supporting infusnce 70
tho intelligent people of Paraguay. % %
to force an open intercourse with il by the
freedom Of tho Rio do Ia Plata.-Seientife
american. ~;
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[From the Louisville Journal.
THE SPRING OF LIFE Is PAST.

THE SPRING OF LIFE Is PAST.
The spring Of life is past,
With al its budding hopes and fears
And the autumn time is coming,
With its weight Of future years;
Our hearts are dimmed with care,
And youths free dreams Of gladnss,
All perish darkly here.
Fer earth is filled with sadness.
While bliss was blooming near US,
In tho hearts first bloom Of spring,
While many hopes could cheer US,
Life seemed = glorious thing;
Like 4 foam upon the river,
When the breeze COOS rippling Ger,
These hopes have fed forever,
'' TO come to US no more.
IT'S sad yet sweet to listen
aa To the soft winds gentle swell,
And think We heard the music
Our childhood loved so well;
To gaze out on the even,
: And the boundless fields of air,
And feel again our boyish wish,
To roam, like angels, there.
There are many dreams, Of gladnsss,
That cling around the past,
And from that tomb Of feeling;
Old thoughts come thronging fast;
The forms we loved so dearly,
In the happy days now gone,
The beautiful and lovely,
So fair to look upon.
Those bright and gentle maidens.
Who seemed 10 formed for bliss,
Too glorious and too heavenly,
For such a world as this,
Whose soft, dark eyes seem swimming
In sea of liquid light,
And whose locks Of gold were streaming
Ger brows so sunny bright.
Whose smiles were like the sunshine,
In the spring time Of the year,
Like the changoful CLEANS Of April,
They followed every tear;
They have passed, like hope. away,
All their lovsliness has fed;
Oh! many heart is mourning.
That they are with the dead.
Like the brightest buds Of summer,
They have fallen from the stem;
Yet. oh! it is lovely death,
10 fade from earth like them,
And yet tho thought is saddsning,
10 muse on such as they,
And feel that all the beautiful
Are passing fast away!
That the fair ones whom we love,
Like tho tsndrils of vino,
Grow closely to each loving heart,
Then perish on its shrine.
And we can but think Of these,
In the soft and gentle spring,
When the trees are waving oer US,
And the flowers arc blossoming;
For we know that winters coming,
With his cold and stormy sky,
And the glorious beauty round US,
Is budding but to DIE!
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IFrom the London Lady's Companion
MIRIAM.

A TALE OF cIRcUMsTANTIAL EVIDENCE.
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Later from Texas.

Dates from Galveston to the l1lh instant have been
ceved.
|. The Galveston News says Carvaja and many of his
followers in Corpus Christi, and intend to make
soon another demonstration on the Mexican frontier.
The Rio Bravo says the Cumanches are devastating the
Rio Grande country by frghltul murders and constant
robbenes Both the Mexican and American population
are in many instances abandoning their houses, and
seeking safety by flying into Mexico A Mr.. Patton,
one OF guard escong the sheriff OF Star county, having
fallen behind the party when the Rio Grande,
attacked by four Mexicans and killed. Three Of the
murderers escaped the other was arrested.
pondence from Roma, the Rio Gnnde, dated the oath
ult.:
fear that business here will be dull for some time to
come on accounto the large amount OF goods which
were introduced into Maamoras under the Avalos tarH
therefore these goods have been under the control OF the
government account OF Congress not having recog-
Missed the tariff established by Avalos. They (the Mex
lean government have now declared the goods free from
all ncumbrance They will be sold any how, as they
introduced under duty OF only rs per cent and being
English goods were entitled TO drawback OF rs per
cent, which. with the difference OF freight, will place
these goods al Monterey at the same price that could
sell them here.
There has been proposition before the Mexican
government the effect that, instead OF the maritime line
being heretofore the west bank Of the Rio Grande it
shall be removed back sixty miles 10 the mountains
that they may be able TO put efectual stop 10 Snug
Cling This policy II put IN execution will be the clo
sing TO business in this valley This is mastery
effort OF The British houses the city OF Mexico having
introduced their goods through the custom house OF Vera
Cruz and Tamplco, paying the regular duty, they now
find that smuggling is carried on TO so great extent
this line that II is impossible for them compete Here
oiore the commercial houses oil the cities OF Canago,
ST. Louis Zaca,ecas, GuanaJuato the richest portion OF
the republic, have always purchased their goods at the
capital But that immense trade has been drawn to
Monterey and instead OF goods being sent, heretofore
IRON the capital to Monterey, they fr ON
Monterey 10 the capital.
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from Europe.
kKw YoaK, May 23.-The steamship Humboldt from
Have and Southampton, arrived al o'clock this evening
bringing London dales Monday the 10th inst. 100 pas
seDgers, and $50 ions freight
The Humboldt experienced very severe gale for seven
days OF the passage.
The Cunard steamship America, from Boston, arrived
out on Sunday.
A grand entertainment was given by the Lord Mayor
leagues and many other disung pesonaxes The
Times contains three closely printed columns OF the pro-
ceedDgs OF the festive scene, which is represented as
having been one OF the most brilliant OF the season.
Later intelligence from the Cape Of Good Hope repre-
scns matters there very satisfactory
soldier OF the 9th regiment has confessed to The
murder OF Lord Norbury, about ten Years since AT the
time the affair occurred considerable excitement pre-
vailed. and several innocent parties were suspected
On Monday evening the Chancellor of the Exchequer
was ask leave OF the House OF Commons TO intro
duce bill for the disposal OF four seAs lost to the
eral representation by aisranch sSment-Sudb and
ST. Adams Ga this question an important debate is an
ticipated.
The Daily News considers the present ministers have
nothing 10 do with the distribution representation.
GoLD DIscovERIEs IN New ZEALAsD.-The London pa
pers OF the 10Th contain TWO weeks later news from Aus
traa reporting discoveries Of gold in New Tea
land. fifteen miles east OF Auckland
FRANCE
The Council OF State had given its appreciation TO bill
calling out contingent force OF eighty thousand men
II is stated that the government is about 10 submit to
the Council OF State bill allowing fund.holders TO
change rentes for life annuities.
Great preparations, al the latest auvlceS, were Deng
made to celebrate the grand fee which oor
the 10Th II was thought that the military review would
be OF the most imposing scenes witnessed In France
for many years.
The increase Of the receipts in the French treasury
over the previous year was enormous
Three hundred political offenders left TOulon the 4h
for Algeria. Among them M. Mot, ex-representa-
tive OF the National Assembly
The Bourse closed very firm.
All the Spanish journals appear in mourning, in com
memoraton OF the Instruction OF the Inhabitants Of
Madrid in 1908.
The political news from Spain does not possess any
importance
The Neapoitan government had decided that none OF
the persons recently expelled from France shall be al
lowed 10 enter the territory of the Two Settles
Count Annoni had been condemned TO an Infamous
cath at Milan.
The young Duke OF Glucksburg has been favoaby rec
ognised as heir presumpive to the OF Denmark
and its dependencies.
The Liverpool cotton market closed steady Saturday
the Sth instant The sales that day 900 bales
of which nearly one half was taken on speculation anC
for export
Breadstuifs were quiet aud prices unchanged fro n
those prevailing on the 7lh.
The London money market on the 10th was steady
Consos closed at 99l.
American stocks were active and firm.
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We this week run up to our masthead for the vice
presidency the name Of Louisana's faithful and tai
in the ticket we unfurled eighteen months since,
not because believe the then selected a. our
choice less deserving now than when we made the seec-
ton but because believe II the duty OF every con-
dncior OF a political paper TO reflect possible
the opinions and wishes OF the party for whose princ
Piles he battles
no idea that there was corporas guard" in the State
who did not believe that General Downs would be return
ed to the United States Senate The wings then seemed
to vie with the democrats IN singing ms praise, and honoi
after honor showered upon him BY men who had
formerly denounced him as politician Men who had
never avowedy sanctioned public act OF his lie pre-
mos. loud in his praise avowedy in consequence OF his
fathfulness q representative OF the people and his
capacity statesman Since lhen mere mas pee qure
change The democratic party in many parshes
OF the State looking upon his selection TO the United
States Senate as being a settled matter. no odds
which party would have the ascendency IN 'ne legs
lature allowed local considerations 10 influence Their
votes and, in consequence Of this. many OF the
strongest democratic parishes in the Stale elected wing
representatives. which resulted In the wings having
largo majority joint ballot in the State legislature No
sooner had they ascertaned this than !" change came
over The spirit OF their dreams" The New Orleans Bee
and Bulletin Leading o. Gs paTy wn. n.,
succeeded by wing, and that every wing member Of the
legislature who would not vote for the nominee of the
party oo odds wha, were hs aa.nfn'on. o. character.
set 10 work and by dn OF hard and repeated drummngs
succeeded in getting sufficient number OF their party
nIedwed in caucus 10 their nominee, TO defeat Gen.
bowns--,heir candidate. Mr. Benjamin. voting for him.
sef standing the large wing majority In the eEs
laiup.
Thus defeated, evidently agsinst the wish OF large
majority OF the voters Of the State. General Downs has
become the choice Of the democracy OF Louisiana Tor
the vice presidency and not only OF LOUISIANA ~ ap
hy the many papss that running up hi. name
but OF many other portions Of the bright galaxy OF
States for whose union be 20 noby bsttied and "a IN
accordance with this evident preference Of The party Tor
General Dow ms that we make the change. believing that
he u not only deserving Of but in every way for
the station
In running mn the name Of an individual for re-
sponsble an once "A that Of Vice President - usual
TO accompany II with the political history which belongs
10 il but this shall refrain from dong, A. General
Downs is 40 well known 10 all orr readers.
Democratic newspaper. prhkshed Il Me~soe, La
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| NATIONAL ngArsE-Last night. "a anticipated,
there full and fashionable audience witness King
Lear" Since Mr.. Forrest ha. been acting the theatre
which very large for Washinxton-has been lightly
filed. As have observed never il crowded
as Thursday last. TO witness bis nimabc Rioheieu
People could DO accommodated with seats IL 10 the
wish Le would before he leaves Washing
ton repeat Rcheiieu. We hope he viii This continued
late la the season. the best evidence, only
Of the high merit Of tho performers. bat OF tho disposition
OF citizens support literally theatre when supplied
with tho first order OF talent Let Mr. Marshaltho enter
prng iesseecontinue send the best performers and
will show that appreciate his literally and their
genius The great and deserved success OF MT Forrest is
the proof
lied. We did not expect Mr. Forests Lear equal TO
his Rchelieu, which conceive is his masterpieces,
AID perhaps superior the best performance OF the
first living actors bat say il is scarcely in
ferior Indeed, II is difficult to make comparison The
| character OF the impctuous old and noble wreck
Of king well conceived by great usgedian.
The distracted mind and bitter OF the deserted
monarch, when suffering under the cruelty of his
daughters and feeling the full OF his folly in dis
possessing himself OF the throne, powerfully rep
resented Perhaps in some of the imprisoned scenes
Mr.. Forrest liue declamatoIy; but in the
deep and silent working grief OF the broken hearted
old man, he tho very personifcaton of Lear
Il was such perfect acting that those who saw him
| forgot for moment that II was acting. We can
scarcely conceive that the elder Kean greater
Lear, Madame Ponisi acted well Cordela. The
sweet gentle. modest and loving Cordelia would have
suited better the figure and voice and Of Mrs.
Bowers than Madame Pons Not that the part not
well executed. that Madame Ponis does in other
characters excel but there is adaptation of form and
voice certain characters which strikes the audience and
often will be effective than better acting in whose
person is not well adapted One of the best ustra-
tons of this observation 10 In the acting of Miss Heron
as Opheia, in Hamlet. We have much superior :
esscs not represent Ophea well, for the very
we have stated. Madame Ponis is actress OF great
talent; and make this observation in all kindness Mr.
Fleming Edgar equal to his excellent reputation
actor The of the performance by the regular
pany was with but little exception not worth parcunriz-
ing, very well sustained.
We cannot omit 10 mention in the fatterng
the excellent orchestra and the very superior
The audience in places would call out the artist
exhibited much talent Both he and the orchestra are
worthy of commentator.
To night will be performed the Indian play of Met
amors We have never Mr. Forrest in this, but
well imagine that ii will be OF his greatest char
acers The play is highly interesting, and will doubtless
attract full house.
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The Carksburg Register contains the subloned ofhcia
account OF the proceedings Of the democratic convention
for the 4h congressional district held Pafkefsbug 10
select delegates 10 attend the National Convention
DsxooxArIo DisraIor oosvxSrIoSAta democratic die
tric convention OF deega appointed in Parkors
burg the 18th nst or the purpose Of appointing dele
gates represent the l4h congressional district In The
Democratic National Convention be holden In the city oil
Baltimore the Is, day Of June Col R. Aug Thomp-
called to the chair aud Thomas q. smith APP
pointed secretary.
On motion OF DR.. A. g. Clark, IL
Rssoiusd To appoint a committee OF hreo 10 consider
report the proper number OF delegates represent The
IA district in he National Dsmocfatc Con
vonton 10 assemble In Baltimore the LIST day Of June
next and also TO recommend proper persons 70 compose
such delegation,
Whereupon the chairman appointed the following gem
tlemen Dr. A. G. Clark. J. @. Spencer, and T. Booher,
who, having Withdrawn short time, reported tho iohow
ing Tesoutionsi
ten delegates aernaes DO appointed 10 represent
this district in tho ensuing National Democratic Conven
I'd Resolved That the following delegates and al.ernate'
be recommended proper to compose said dele
cation,
Dslegsles--S Whernburg, Of Cabei; G. T; Beale, o.
Mason; r. A. Thompson, Of Kanawhai A. Stockton, OF
Faysue; J. G. snser, Of Wood; I. g. Smith. OF Wood
Aiternatss-J. Welmsn, Of Wayns - Grow, Of Jack.
W t. Jackson, Of Peasants W Jackson Of Doddridge
M, Jackson Of GIner J: Nj Bennett, Of Lewis b. Bas-
il unanimously adopted.
On motion of Geo. Neale, jr.,
Rxsotpsd. That the proceedings of this convention be
copy Of the Psrkerburg News containing be
waded each of the delegates and alernaes appointed
On motion of T. G. Smith,
Resolved, That the convention adjourn.
R. AUG. THOMPSON, Chairman.
T. G. SMITH, Secretary.
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GEH. SoorT AND voREreHrRs-General Scott il re.
cevne from all quarters for his Ancien, hosti
" foreign citizens. which il unfortunately display
ed his famous letter to George Washington Reed pro-
posing the formation OF great natve American repub-
can party" This letter being reprinted all through the
United States. with suitable CONNIE niares, and frequently
in juxiapos,on with his recent onuncismienos on the
other aide. and ridiculous contrast from it, Mr.
Patrick OBen. in the Topewanda Commercial il sharp
on the chief for his exotsm and vanity in
claiming not only have been the Aercest of the natives
bat the first to yet their ball in moon Mr. OBrien
shows that the General has made great mistake in this
matter, and that he was merely second rate imitator
Irish until the natives had already burned their churches
in Philadelphia York Day Boob, (,Oh,g)
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BOOK FoR THE TIMES, entitled Life Al

A BOOK FOR THE TIMES, entitled Life the South
n Uncle Toms Cabin isbeing Naratvss, Scenes, aud
incidents In the real Life Of tho Lowy" BY w. l. Smith,
object Of the author condition III the slave
In his rude but comfortable cabin his daily occupations and pas
mistaken
&c.,
passions their natural
socey1hus
showing that the Of the saes at ass
and time
represent class Of people, viz the planter WHOM
whose character exhibited
amabic Judgment
the world.
The published fist July will
about 500 l2mo beautifully illustrated The price
will be q 20. 7as
Early win with first attention.
Good active wanted 70 sell the shove book.
On receipt 81 copy the
agents copy BY mail paid
exceeding 800 miles from Buffalo,
Chicago, Cincinnati, New York.
Books prepaid, according tho
ONCE Postage about Is for each and
every miles.
Wholesale aaeabc books TOR which
agents. will be forwarded application post paid
G. H. DERBY CO,
May 25--d3if Book Publishers, Buffalo, N Y.
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MospAr. May "a, 1852.

MoEpAr. May "a, 1852.
Eihelbert c. Hbben, ESQ.,. OF Ohio, was admitted an
attorney and counsellor oil this court.
No. 1874 John Bacon ef al. Us. James Andrews Er
ror to the circuit court OF the United States for Mssis
spp-arming the Judgment OF the SAID circuit in
this case, with costs
No o. The State OF Pennsylvania, compliments, ~.
the Wheeing and Belmont Bridge Company. The argu-
ment on Mr.. McApioe's report was commenced by Mr.
Stuart for the respondents, continued by Messrs Camp
bell and Stanton for the compliments and concluded by
Mr. Reverdy johnson for the respondents.
Adjourned till Ia. morrow, III O'Clock, a m.
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vIsrT TO Mourn VERsos.--The members OF the Pres
byterian General Assembly OF the United States visited
the tomb Of Washington Saturday last, in company
with other distinguished strangers and their ladies In
front OF the tomb. uncovered and in sence there went
up Heaven heartfelt thanks Tor the past prayers for
the future peace and prosperity of our glorious country
Republic
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MONUMENT 70 Cor RICHARD NJ. JoHssor.--Iaunetz
ia occupied with the execution OF monument IN mar
BILE to the memory Of Richard M. Johnson. ordered by
the State Of Kentucky. short pillar around the sum,
NIT Of which hangs in folds the flag Of the United
StateA il sumounted by eagle, and rests massive
pedestal On OF The four sides OF the pedestal is
relief representing the death OF the Indian warrior
Tecumaeh On the aide opposite toll 10 medallion like
ness OF the dead The two other sides occupied with
the inscription The cornce Of the pedestal u supported
BY four pieces OF ordnance in place OF columns.
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GOLD DOLLARS. THE Philadelphia Ledger SAYS

"Split gold dollar pieces rapidly multiplying, and
the caution cannot be too often repeated be
for Them The piece, by some fine and ingenious
chincry, split in about half OF the
and the pnndercd sides stuck together again. the
the piece the least scared injured. little care
will readily detect the fraud. The milling the
edge will be found broken, and very generally pewter
coored cement may be observed prouudng from H. The
CON- 100. is thin In the middle"
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{Qy- Alderman f0K the second Ward.-To secure the
OF gentleman cmneny qualified that enghtsned
and liberal legaion essentially meet ~ ps
Of rapidly population provides ~ ne IN
and creatures. Of our aud check ,sSssscy ~
nominate Mr. JOSEPH WM1ATT III the
board aldermen tbs second WAd approaching sisc
ZION June eanesy thai cssns Of the wssd
will lay political preadiccs
aud for the public welfare by giving him their united
May l6-dtds MANY VOTERS.
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Bosros May 22-Faneuil Hall crowded TO its utmost
capacity day hear Daniel Webster speak. The dis
ngushed introduced 10 the blage by
tho Mayor and received with great epthu n.
spoke Tor about hour avoiding politics altogether
combining his attention TO the prospsry progress and des
Tiny OF tho country, which he painted in glowing coo
He paid tribute to the enterprise OF Boston and the
industry OF her citizens The members Of the Methodist
Conference were prese nj by invitation.