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MISCELLANY. Y .
The Desert.

Few European readers are, probably, able
10 form an adequate idea of the errors Of
such a situation is here described. The
following description may serve 10 paint 10
us The terrors of the desert, aud the danger
OF perIshing in il with thirst The desert
OF Mesopotnmia now presents TO our eyes its
melancholy uniformity. Itis continuation,
and, as II were, branch Of the great Arabi-
an desert en- the other side OF the river Eu-
pirates. Saline plants cover, at large inter-
walls. tie burning sand or the dry gypsum
Wormwood spreads here, as the furze in
Europe, over Immense tracts, from which il
excludes every other plant. Agile herds Of
gazelles traverse those plains where many
wild asses formerly roved. The lion, con-
cealed in the rushes along the rivers, lies in
wait for these animals; but when he is un-
able 10 seize them; 10 appease his hunger,
he saIIies forth with fury, and his terrible
roaring rolls like thunder from desert to des-
ert The waIer of the desert is, for the most
part, bitter and bracksh. The atmosphere
is, as usual in Arabia, pure aud dry fire.
quently it is burning in the naked and sandy
plains; the corrupt vapors oil stagnant wa
ters are diffiIsed there; the exhalations ol
the sulphureous and salt lakes increase the
pesiilental matter. Whenever any inter-
ruplion Of the equilibrium sets a column OF
such infected air into rapid motion, that poi
sonous wind arises which is called 'samum,
or 'samyel.' which is dreaded less in the
interior Of Arabia than OH the frontiers, and
especially IN Syria and Mssopoian,ia. As
soon az the dangerous wind arises, The air
irnmediately loses lis purify the sun IS GOV.
cred with bloody veil all animals iaII
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TRUE STORY. A lady from the '(ar, far,
west,' with her husband, was awakened Oh
the night Of their arrival in the city Of p enh.
by an alarm OF fire, and the yells Of several
companies of firemen, as they dashed along
the streets.
Husband! husband 7 she cried, shaking
her worser half into consciousness, 'only
hear the Injuus! Why, this beats all the
scalp dances ever heardp
Nonsense! growed the gentleman, com.
posing himself TO sleep-'There are no 10.
dians in Philadelphia
No Injuns indeed = she replied, 'ns if
didn't know war-hoop when heard one !"
The next morning, on descending 10 break
fast, they were saluIed with the enquiry OF:
Did you hear the engines last nigh, what
a noise they made p
Turning TO her husband with an al: or tri.
unph the lady exclaimed
There told you they ,cere Injuns.'
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Affection and Passion.

Affection is the fire, confined and guarded
yet carefully cherished which gives it's
cheerful warmth to the household. Through
the darkness and gloom of grief, it sheds It's
rays of brightness ami It's influences OF cheer
over The circle. Amid the intense rigors OF
adversely, II still may make the lie within
doors peaceful and genial. II goes into The
drawing-rooip, with its costly furnishings
into the library, with its ranged books and
maps; into the pleasant familiar place Of
rest and converse; and it makes Them oil
cheerful. 1t goes up into the nursery, and
| folds the little ones. ia The influence Of its
power. 1t makes all more glad TO come home
from The world, and 10 gather IN groups round
the family hearth. 1t is The cheerer. enlight-
ener and comforter of life; a serviceable
| friend, as well as a brilliant and beautiful
companion; and without il the world would
be desoate and cold.
Passion is the same fire, broken loose from
restraint and devastating life. The choicest
powers are swept before it, The finest or.
naments Of cullule and taste, are despoiled in
lis hot grasp. The most delightful circles
are broken up and destroyed. The home Of
intelligence and happiness becomes black
ened and charred heap. Who then will say
that God does not wisely in giving the re-.
StraintS OF MS trutll ana HIS law, Tue Suafui-
snship oil his Providence, the admonitlons of
the conscience, the warnings OF penalty, The
example Of his Son TO hold affection within
his limits? In guarding it while lie also en-
kinded and cherished. by the glow OF his
word and tho breath of his spirii-in guard
ing it SO visiently from this desolatng spread.
Take away these restraints and lie world IL
self would be wrapped in the fury of univer.
sal passion. Let each man for himself hold
il firmly in the control of God d-guided will.
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CHAPTER II.
THE VoY AGE.

As the two gentlemen moved aside, we'll
formed man, but little past his majority in
years, apparently, approached them, in COM
panY with half score of ladies and noblemen.
His voice was pleasant in its tone, but heavy
and rather masculine than otherwise. His
movements were dignifed and decorous, and
upon coming nearer he proved to be very come
ly in his features. He crossed the apartment,
and was presented by his hostess to his lord
ship and young Weston.
'Ah = thought the latter, as he took the
strangers hand, 8 he is noble fellow, TO be
sure.'
There was so much frankness, of unassum-
ing dignity, of mildness and generosity in his
countenance, the first address of Charles Low
den always caused favorable impression,
wherever he appeared.
Weston forgave him in his heart, at the out
set; but he very deeply envied him his pros
pective happiness, nevertheless.
l have just learned said Weston, very glad
notwithstanding his envy, to show the youog
officer that ne didn't feel very badly have
just heard from his lordship, here, that you are
In command of the pretty little craft in the
stream
Yes sir said Lowden. and am bound off
in the morning.
so soon!'
Yes, with the daylight if possible sbould
the wind favor u.s.
Your visit is brief one,' continued wes-
ton, not at all sorry, by the way, that it was
so.
- Yes. We sailors must make the most q
the favoring weather in these latitudes. Ou
business here is nearly completed-in fact, W.
only await the pleasure and convenience of III,
charming Lady Truffini, to spread our sails t,
the breeze
The Lady Truf-what-' stammered ou
yonng Weston, hardly conscious of what h
was saying. ~ 4A %
Il alude to the beautiful belle, who has $
charmed us all here to night.
What are you to do-that is, what do yo
mean to do
Meant Nothing-only that she is to be
passenger with US to the northward, that's all
and we now only await her pleasure to sal
hence
You don't mean to say that the lady is GO
ing to leave us, surelyn continued Weston
exposing himself, momentarily, and causin,
his lordship good hearty smile, for the mo
ment.
%, yes that is the occasion Of our ,visi
here. We touched at this place for the ez
press purpose of receiving this lady on board
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VOL. vi.

ders and though her dress was simple, yet a
magnificent diamond necklace clasped her
throat, twin bracelets of the same costly jewels
enclrcled her round arms, and girdle of heavy
pearls clasped her taper waist. Bel was the
heiress in prospect to a large fortune, it was
also hinted; and, of course, she was surround
ed and petted by fatterers and the sycophants
of fashion.
The belle of the evening whirled down the
saloon again, followed by the eyes of the whole
assemblage.
BY Jove!' exclaimed the blunt old bachelor,
she values like sylphl
But Bel knew nonght of all this admiration /;
she had no ambition TO excel in the dance, she
entertained no jot or title of vanity in her COM
position. Nature had made her what she was,
and, in hess gnileless innocence, she never
dreamed that she was beautiful she never aim
ed TO captivate the hearts of the sterner sex,
in order to crafty pride of doubtful charac-
ter.
Nevertheless, she glided easily, gently, ma
jestically through the figure, and Weston for
got his partner, the occasion, himself-every-
body but the form of her who had thus bewil-
dered him.
And who was he that bore the lovely being
so gracefully along! Whose arm was that
which now clasped her delicate zone? Whose
hand was it that rested at her side! And
whose were the eyes that gazed directly upon
her glowing cheeks, as the handsome couple
foated down the hall once morei Weston was
giddy-c confused almost delirious. Poor fel-
low, he was, indeed, in love
Half an hour afterwards this young gentle
man stood beside the old bachelor again.
As Twas saying, Weston continued the
latter, it is plain that yon fancy the young
Spanish belle, yonder. And well you may !!
for, by my troth, Inever saw her match. But,
have care, my fine fellow. was young
man once, myself; and | am not so old now .
even, but that there is a chance that may be
ensnared. So, have a care
Is she not lovely creature1' -
You say right-she is; but she is not for
you, Weston
How then!'
Hoo' AS plain as the nose on your fine
face, my boy @ .
Explain, my lord.'
Cheerfully, will I. Do you note the youth
we spoke of an hour sincel'
He in citizens garb.'
the same The women have rivalled each
other constantly, tonight, to obtain word or
a smile from that same young man and
princely fellow he is, I'll warrant yol.'
'Aud you think -that-the lady favors him"
asked Weston, earnestly.
Not doubt of it, my boy
And why should she =
THAT is question of your own asking. In
reply, let me ask why has it occurred that that
same youth has tonight drawn about him the
most uneqnivocal and marked attention of all
the older heads in the hall-the men as well as
the softer sexl'
'Such is the fact, know
Yes. Weston, nave never met the person
yet. say, who, at his age, was master of so
many subjects, who talked SO readily, and who
appeared TO such advantage. He is in COM
mand of the little schooner in the stream, and
is bound off, anon, learn. But hist he's
coming this way @ I
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Common Sense VS.. Nonsense.


DIR. F. Tuthill delivered an address, the
other day, before the Agricultural Society Of
Suffolk County, N. Y, and in the course Of
his remarks lie TOUCHED upon the false
shame of labor in the following n amer -
The day has already come in our cities
that il n man, stou, as Milo of old, has a load
Of wood brought TO his door, and he really
aches for the pleasure Of handling il, yet
he must hire man 20 pitch il into the eel.
lar, while he stands idly by, nor So much as
touch a stick of il, on pain Of losing casre.-
Ii stou; and vigorous CITIZEN, whose mus
cles swell with an excess of strength, has
load Of wood lying on the sidewalk, he may
as well hang himself at once as be foolish
enough to save dollar and saw il up him.
self; yet il the man has pitched it in, and the
gra.e is down so that lie shall not be seen,
we are not sure but he may saw on ill
doomsday, and no man esteem him less u
man and u gentleman. Ifhe curry aud tack
/ le his own horse, or lead him 10 the stable
when he has done with him, he is unpnrdon.
ably vulgar. He would no sooner be caught
carrying trunk The length of a block to an
omnibus, than stealing body from graye-
yard; yeI he will boast among his friends Of
The enormous weight lie carries in The GYM
na>iun, having paid fee of IiirIy dollars a
year for the privilege. And his friends APP
paud his gymnastic expenditures as wise
and exceedingly judicious, ior sure they
say, how can man live without exercise =
10 short, labor thut promotes the ends of
economy, is an abomnabIe thing-tbat which
advertIses their imbcciluy is source of pride.
These soit-handed gentry may be our sons
and brothers, but fancy they must at times
felt ashamed Of their common parent, old Ad.
am, who farmed in Paradise.
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QUESTIONS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS. II
20 grains make scruple, how many will
make douJtt
If7 days make one week, how many will
make one strong'
If three miles make league, how many
will make confederacy'
IFS 1-2 feet make one Flemish Ell, how
macy feet will make an English Q r
II one hornet can make horse run, how
many would it take 10 make horse fyt
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If the demon of gaming shal! enter TN
same breast where honor, courage, wit, win.
dom reside, such mind is like motley suit
ot cards. where kings, queens and knaves
are packed together, and make up the game
with temporary good fellowship. but then il
is a hundsed TO one that tie knave will bent
out Of doors in the end.- Cumberland.
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An elderly lady. telling her age. remarked
that she WINS born on the 22d of April. Hsf
husband, who was present, Observed
Il always thought you were born on inc
1sI of April
People might well judge So responded
the malron, 10 the choice made Tor nus
band
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To WASH MousssllNE DE LAME. Boil I
pound of rice in Eve quarts Of watsr, and
when cod enough, wash in this, using fss
rice tor sosp. Have snoshsv qusntity Teasiy
but strain the rice from this and ~ It' q
wsrm wafer, keeping The ries ssraintd ~
for the third washing, which q The tame
time, sti0sns, and also ;brighlens solosk
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Some vegetables Of rapid growth are hol.
low where they should he most sound and
some men of rank prosperity are monstrous.
ly blouted with sele-conseqnence where
they should be modest, thankful and benev.
olent.
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1t is useless 10 look forward TO future state
Of prosperity, if the present be moi occupied
towards LAYING the foundation Of it. Many
cling to distant hope, and rejec; progress
sive certainty.
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II is one of the singular fucts Of the pres
ent state OF society, that the qualities which
in theory we hold 10 be most lovely and de-
sirable, are precisely those which iD Prac-
tice we treat with the greatest contuntely
and disgrace.
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THE STORY TELLER.
u From the Drawing Room Companion.
THE FATE OF THE SEA GULL,
. OR, A SAILORS COURAGE.

.-...- CHAPTER |.
THE PARTING LEvEE.
". "My bark is out upon the sea,
The mo ms above;
Her light presence seems to me,
ft-. --., Like woman's love.
My naive land leave behind,
Afar roam;
.,-' In other lands few hearts I'll find,
Like those at hone ~
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F.1L n .S.rD WsE.rrBR
FASHIONS

III AyING JUS ssaned from The Norsh. I am
nov receiving Stock of Goo<s unrusus.s-
allie IN my line Of hu~iness. Nv oan r<fscpsl
aiienlion wss rxen 70 the pun.hsss Of nrry
'.srfsrh. zach Of Hhieh viii be found Of de ssry
b<sf qusity.
Genilemcn can he suppicd With the Yru Bs,s
msierisis ior cUA1S. VESTS. PANTS. &c.
and any 6emI~msn favufins me wish his cue
tom. may rest sssured a IL ccxy tnd ro~sJsri-
atffI = lbe same time that his Jsraun sAsiI h.
set off 10 The b<<t ad,sace; ior audv tbe
ssan as ~e'I g | - |stoss,e.
Ny prices Nh sIvays Be a. sopsonshle % The
CO.. Of the beat materials Nill aSnls Of; nv sb-
~ - being 20 underscll any one elrr, but 10
give eniir satisfaction 10 the WAo pssropi,s
me. 10 make up ihose msun1als MI slwsvs
have she hest worhmrn that can b. procured.
With NAM. thsnks fof fbrmef fsspf,. sopcrt-
fully request my friends and The puhIic. 10 d
justice 10 themselves. By cent p,ng 10 ss where
Esse, GIaer. Beauty and CodKorf arc REQUIRED.
their old friend and very chr scrvt.
LkvIN CARMICHAEL.
N. b Cutting done IN the latest. or
Ar ernrn fashion. .. lhs essemsry prices.
u 81
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~ POISONING. .,

Thousands ofparcnts who use vermiiuge com.
posed Of Castor Oil, Calomel, &c. arc not aware
that while they appear to benefit the patient, they
are actually laying the foundations for series oil
diseases, such as salvation, loss Of sight, weak
ness Of limbs, &c.
In another column will be found the advertise
ment of Hobensack's Medicines to which atten-
ton is asked of all directly interested in their own
or their children's health. In Liver Complaints
and all disorders arising from those of bilious
type, you should make use Of the only genuine
medicine, Hohensark's Liver Pills.
or" BE not deceirtd," but ask for Hobensack's
Worm Syrup and Liver Pills, aud observe that
each has the signature of the Proprietor, ]. N
HOBENSACK, as none else are genuine.
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"a
'aHetef feasen NAY tent a ,liss Dat.
such a. cies SET elef afe fta nini.
h.eR are ~ l1sF a. frsliiisn. a.
s'.'iseii p easI 4si's peIiei il these
Afi'Ht er.'l sHpe[|1 tr1a| etents. Saac
pro5ne-tes arc Supposed 10 Ia { local
ana 9tAerkA1efe general bearing. The
appearances y armies marching in the
az = o. nc lxtEer GAS, and i suppos-
81 70 'nd'ca' s approaching var. The idea
q war oe'ns naturally associated With
tsat OF soldier The cifsxtze &c Mid
|aieooronsh, New York, are sad D ha,e
Deen favored lew days since with the
new Of arge body 81 soldiers march,
lns and connsermarching in the atmos-
pierre m broad. das light. Ifthis sight
we're really Witnessed as stated, We
saoula ltke % Know al there are any
soldiers 1tioned within ten or twenty
miles q that town. II there be, then
the phenomenon can be explained with.
out resorting to the miraculous. IT,
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FROM EUROPE.

The funeral Of the late Duke of Vel
lington would take place on the Istl
inst.
The new line Of steamers for Aus
tralia and America will sail from Bris
toI.
II is rumorcd that Napoleon intends
making tour of the northern Provinces
after the deliberations Of the Senate.
Preparations are already making to re.
ceive him at Amiens.
There was considerable difference in
France as to what should be the title Of
the new Emperor-some prefer /" Louis
Napoleon l." and Others "Napoleon
ILL.,"
The rumors favoring the son Of
Prince Canine, as heir presumptiye ia
the throne Of the Napoleons, gains much
consistence.
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The Amherst Ma ;s.) Express has the
following against the use of tobacco.
Deacon Ebenezer Rice Of Rowe, aged
n years, moved on the Cd day Of last
August, tit being his list birth-,lay,)
two acres of stout grass, beginning one
hour after sunrise and finishing before
l2o'clock. The Deacon about one year
ago left oft entirely the use Of tobacco,
having been most inveteratc smoker
forty years. He says he has paid three
hundred dollars for tobacco. Since
quitting the pipe he has greatly improv-
ed in health and bodily and mental vi
cor. lie weighs over twenty pounds
more than he did one year ago, and
says he fees twenty years Younger than
at seventy. These are interesting facts
and speak volumes against the use Of
tobacco.
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MJor Norwood. When We PUBLISH
ea lew days ago the murder of an Indi-
Gu agen,bearine The nsme OF !. Norwood. .
we feared thai il was Major james Nor-
wood. OF tliIlshnrough. i. e., one of our
Earliest and m,si intimate friends. Re-
ren' Information frnm IIillsbmougIi, we
deeply regret 10 say. proves lha,nn Gears
were well grounded, and lha, dear friend
o' or youth aud manhood. Ear from his
n"'ne aud his kindred. has been hurried
70 ih"ssrase by the hand of violence.
MaJ'r Nor wood WAS the son ol the laic
Judge Norwood. Of II,ll.b,rougI,, and
"rolher Of the Rev. William Norwood,
Mhowas so long the accep,a,.e pastor of
~. rauis church in Richmond. AN init
''a'e acquaintance with the deceased
warrants US IN saving that m,rr homo
'anlr and upright man never lived. Ills
an''nlrly death il sad blow upon his
oefeased family and friends.
Pefersbnry LaielEgeneer.
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Mr.. WILBON'S SCHOOL,
For Boys and Girls.

HNHE next Session Of this School will com
= mence on Thursd - the 9th Of January
1858, and end on the 9th Of June. Tuition viii
vary from to i75 dollars per session. Strict
attention will he paid to the morals Of children
sent 10 this school. All scholars will heeonsi
dered as entered for the SESSION, unless by |esia
contract to the contrary, and no deduction will be
made except for continued cases of sickness.
The tuition will he due at the commencement
Of the session. The School will be entirely un.
der the control of the Teacher Mr.. Wibon's
qualifications and success ia teaching are so well
known that comment is unnecessary; we there.
lore simply ask the public to sustain this School
by liberal patronage.
s. d. SCHOOLFIELD,1
VIM. NELSON,
l.. CARMICHAEL. STiusfees.
w. F. STRAYHORN,
CAD. JONES, Jr. )
November La. ST.
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Stray Horse,

EscAPED homsths pasture u tho suA-<ribs
on shs nlshs Il WedD~~da, sh< 17sh ins
Bay hoise, black mane and tsil, hisd Zee
white, about seven years obi. and .bsus fbur fre
nine inches hish; was ni~d aesf hhsls Rive
ineoiins housH in Grange coussy. Five dollars
reward will % givrn 70 any prrpn who NAV
take Up said hor~r and deliver I'm 70 Gan. L.
seph Allison. In Hillsborough. Or 70 The subserI-
Der In Wake county.
CALVIN PAGE. :
o'ooef ~. - 4s-4wp
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> FROM MEXICO

The New Orleans Picayune has ad-
vices from the city Of Mexico TO the
18th ulrimo, twelve DAYS later than pre-
yIous accounts.
An extra session Of Congress con.
yened on the 18th. There were no at
tempts at revelation.
The only important act passed by
Comgress during the funr DAYS was one
sbolishing tie late arbitrary law against
the press.
Considerable excitement existed at
Wear Cruz in consequence Of the re-
celpt Of intelligence that French squa-
dron would soon arrive to support the
French Minister in his demands for the
payment Of the French creditors; also,
Tor the Liberation of Lamont, the French.
man, who, IL will be remembered, was
cast into prison short time since. IA
Spanish war vessel was likewise ex..
pected at San Francisco, (Mexico,) to-
eafurce the payment of claims and
debts due the Spanish Government.
The condition Of the frontier States
was very deplorablr, and revolutionary
attempts were Of almost daily occur
renee.
Aplot to assassinate President Aris-
Ia had been frustrated by the vigilance
Of Senior Ramirez.
The Senate lad rejected the PROPOSE
hon To grant AMI amnesty to the insur-
gents of Vera Cruz.
4 proposition had been introduced !
into Congress for loan of SIS 900. 900;
also, 10 increase the. direct contribu-
ton levied upon the States
The revolutionary party ia Guadala-
lara were making great hcadway, and
rebellion wore formidable aspect.
a plan bad been offered to tranquil J,
ize the country BY consoking a Con-
rcntion to reform The Constitution, and
slect new President. The recall Of
Santa Anna is also urged. uraga was
invited to head the movement, but he
leclined, as also did Gen. yeIasquez, to
shom the same proposition was made.
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fANKEE ESTERPRIsE IN SouTH AMFaI-
10y the schooner Lama,tine, which
aas cieared at Boston for Cumana, We
s seAeiela, party of adventures go out,
furnished with complement Of machi-
ely' ,or the purpose of raising treasure
..S tne wreck of the Spanish vessel
gan Pe,lfo," which was lost off We
;SVsuela more than century ago. 1t
ms supposed that the vessel had 80 900,
I pou on board. which was sent by the
"Ole uovernmPpt to pay of ROOFS in