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From the Temperance Banner.
AN EARNEST APPEAL TO THE YOUNG

We love youth! We love all its kindling
associations Of hope and promise. We love
to contemplate it in the beauty of its fresh.
ness and in the glow Of its sunshine. There
is nameless charm, and indescribable fas.
cination connected with it, which renders ii
the most attractive and interesting period OF
existence. Ii is the season of buoyant an.
ticipations-of golden dreams-of gittering
visions. Hope then waves her magic wand,
and a fairy coloring of rich and brilliant
hues gilds the horizon Of the future. Dis
appointment has not yet touched the spirit
with its whitening blight misfortune and
adversely have not yet thrown their gloomy
shadows around it-life, with its sober real
tiles and perplexing cares, the world, with
its conflicting claims and clashinS interests,
have not yet dispelled the enchantment of
the scene
But. though the most attractive, youth is
also the most critical period Of human life.
4 thousand insidious temptations cncamp
themselves around it. Its steps arc encom-
passed with danger and with peril Its path.
way is thickly sown with seductive lures and
trcacherous snarcs. In the reckless vehe.
mence of its impulses, and the vivid ardor
of its sensations, before the passions have
been tanned, the will subdued, or the judy.
nent matured, the youthful character is most
feariully exposed in its first unsuspecting
embrace of world of aboundng evil. For
tunate, thrice fortunate is he, who issues
forth upon the great theatre Of human &C.
ton fortified with the teachings of wisdom,
and the .counsels of experience.
Young men! one and all by whatever
circumstances surrounded-however exalted
or obscure your origin-whatcver be your
position or occupation whether fortune has
smiled, or poverty frowncd upon your birth
we desire to address serious and earnest
appeal to you. We have no interests to
subserve, but your chief and lasting good.
We are influenced by no motives, save such
rs look to your true and permanent welfare.
We arrogate to ourselves no arbitrary right
of dictation. But in spirit, far removed
from all consciousness, we would affection
ately cxhort you to the practice and OBJ er.
vance of n rirtue, which stands intimately
connected with all that can refine, and ele.
vatc, and dignity human life.
Standing where you do upon the thresh-
hold of That !fn. with tho llncc1 ard r--1=!i..
es . i -. -
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sparkling bowl to d. iile and polute your
lips. Beneath its roseate hue is concealed
the scorpions sting. Eschew strong drink
as you would recoil from the venomous fang
of the serpent. Shun its approach, as you
would flee from the embrace of some fair
but destroying iend. Let the enticing voice
of the tempter, be a forbidden sound to your
ear. 1t is the treacherous note of that Syren
who hattcrs to betray, and allures to ensnare.
Under the guise and mask Of friendship, he
will prove your deailiest enemy. As you
value that priceless treasure, pure and
spotless reputation-as you estimate that
richest of all earthly possessions, an I'M
blemished character, and an honorable name,
yield not to his persuasive tones. One in.
cautious step may plunge You into that see-
thing gulf, from whose fiery pillows there is
no escape. You are now in that season of
life, over which this Implying, remorseess
enemy achieves his easiest conquest. The
mercurial temperament of youth-its quick,
impulsive nature---its ardent, and excitable
disposition, fall a ready prey, and a speedy
victim to the potent jncantatons of this sor.
cerer With thousand Internal arts he
woes you to the sacrifice. With Il thousand
profdious alurements he seeks to fascinate
you for destruction. Amid the sportive
scenes where pleasure holds her festivals, he
proffers you the enchanted cup, and invites
you by the poetry Of its exhilcrating visions,
and the witchery Of its golden Dreams
Again, in those moments Of lonely depres.
sion, which at intervals come over the gayest
Of us all, he insidiousy approaches you, and
whispers Of an antidote TO every CARA
remedy to every pain, and balm to every
sorrow. With mocking tongue and malg-
nant heart lie tells Of a magic charm that
will chase away the shades of your sadness.
and dispel the gloom Of your melancholy.
Oh! if you would not be entangled in the
meshes of his fatal web, heed not these soft
and winning Establishments. Be not seduccd
by these skill(ul wilcs of the spoiler. Per.
haps this appetite has not yet acquired the
mastery over you, and you fondly imagine
you are secure. Oh! the ground beneath
your feet may now be firm, but what, if your
ncrt step finds you OIL the yielding quick.
sauds Alas Thousands, who once INDUCED
the same confidence, are now filling with
their horrid wailings the gloomy prisons of
the lost, while others are lingering out
wretched existence upon the earth, sunk in
"nmitigated debasement and abandoned by
t::.e -,.,fl::t;,;es =; 80. 'Y"-!,i. P.iI"
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EDGEF1ELD, S. 8, OCTOBER p, 1852.

the Young man. sssIt is thus far, no better
with me than when we left oIr old home
Though health is coming back through every
fibrc, and my heart is filled with an eager
desire to reieveE tllcse kind friends of the
burden of our5sshpport, yet no prospect
opens"
No cloud can,eistealing darkly over the
face Of the youngswife. The sunshine, SO
far from being dinlmed, was brighter.
"Let not your iheart be troubled" said
she, with a beautiful smile. "All will come
out right"
Fright AgnesR 1t is not right for me
thus to depend onistrangers."
"You need depend but little while long
er. have already made warm friends here,
and, through them, secured for you employ.
ment A good place awaits you so soon as
strength to fill itEeomes back to your weak
ened frame"
"Angel~ exclaimed the young man, over.
come with emotion at SO unexpected de-
cl,ration. ~
"No, not an angel" calmly replied Ag.
mes, "only your @ife. And now, dear Ed
ward" she added, "never again, in any
extremity, thinksfor a moment Of meeting
trials or neutrality-suspicious. alone. Having
taken wife, YOU cannot move safely on
your journey unless she moves by your side" !"
Angel! Yes,gou are my good angel, T"
repeated Edward
"Call what. you will" said Agnes, with a
swcc. smile, as she brushed with her delicate
hand the hair from Ills temples; "but let me
be your vile. Il ask no better name, no
higher station."
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thee nor forsake thee! Where thou gocst
will go, and where thou licst will lie. Thy
people shall be my people, and thy God my
God"
"Would you forsake ALL" said Edward,
in surprise, "and 60 far away with me Into
a strange land! ("
1t will be no stranger to me than it will
be to you, Edward"
"No, no, Agnes! will not think of
that" said Edward Marvel, in positive
voice. Z" If | so to that land Of promise, it
must first be alone"
"Aloner" A shadow fell over the face
of Agnes. "Alone! 1t cannot-it must
not he!
"But think, Agnes. If I go alone, it will
cost me but Il small sum to live until find
some business, which may not be for weeks,
or even months, after arrived in the New
Word"
"What il you were to be sick :" The
frame of Agnes slightly quivcred as she
made this suggestion.
"We will not think of that"
"I cannot help thinking of it, Edward.
! UCTClOTe cUlTcdl Ile HOI ltdNe tHeS, Hoi
to return from following after thee. Where
thou goest, will g"."
Marvcl's countenance became more Sc.
rious.
"Agnes," said the young man, after he
had reflected for some time, let US think
no more about this. cannot take you far
away to this strange country. We will go
back to London. Perhaps another trial
there may he more successful"
After feeble opposition on the part of
Agnes, it was finally agreed that Edward
should go once more to London, while she
made brief visit to her parents. If he
found employment, she was to join him i'm.
mcdiatcly /; if not successful, they were
then to talk further of the journey to Ameri.
ca.
With painful reluctance, Agnes went
back to her fathers house, the door OF
Which ever stood open TO receive her; and
she went back alone. The pride Of Ter
husband would not permit him to cross the
threshold of a dwelling where his presence
was not welcome one. In eager suspense,
she waited for whole week ere letter
came from Edward The tone of this
letter was as cheerful and as hopeful as it
was possible for the young man to write.
IL h.d fnnnd no emulovment.
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Select Gale.
From Go,!cy's Lady's Bork.
THE WIFI z
By FLORENCE MACDONALD.

al am hopelcss!' said the young man, in
voice that was painfully desponding.
"Utterly hopeless! Heaven knows have
tried hard to get employment! But no one
has need of my service. The pittence doled
out by your father, and which comes with
Il sense of humiliation that is absolutely
hcartcrushing, is scarcely sufficient to pro-
vide this miserable abode, and keep hunger
from our door. But for your sake, would
not touch 4 shilling Of his money, If
starved"
"Hush, dear Edward" returned the
gentle girl, who had left father, mother, and
a pleasant home, to share the lot Of him
she loved; and she laid finger OH his lips
willie she drew her arm around him.
"Agnes," said the young man, | cannot
endure this life much longer. The native
independence Of my character revolts al
our present condition. Months have elapsed
aud yet the ability possess finds no en-
ployment. In this country, every avenue
is crowded"
The room in Which they were over
looked the sea.
DuL luclc 10 NuCiC, !
what we hear be true, ability finds employ
ment and taleut Il sure reward" And, a:
Agnes said this, in Il voice of encourage
ment, she pointed from the window toward:
the expanse of waters that stretched fa
away towards the South and West.
"Americaw The word was uttered in i;
quick, earnest voice.
"Yes."
"Agnes, thank you for this suggestion
Return to the pleasant home you left fo
one who cannot procure for you even the
plainest comforts of life, and will eros!
the ocean to seek better fortune in tina
land of promise. The separation, painful
to both, will not | trust, be long"
/. 6 Edward" replied the young wife, wit!
enthusiasm, as she drew her arm more
tightly about his neck, 81 will never leave
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WHEN I Am DEAD.
Dr N. E. NJ.

When am dead, when am dead
Oh lay me not in a marble tomb;
But lay me low meath the valley shade,
ae.sess ss..sirlz shall blooms
When / am dead, when am dead
Oh bear ME not from my happy home;
But there, oh there, let me be laid,
Where loved ones often roam.
Law me beneath the w;iv.rg trees;
Gently shall the wind sigh DER my head.
There softly shall the evening breeze,
Sweep o'cr NY luwly bed.
There the birds shall swcc,ly sing
Amid the trees and fragrant flowers;
THEY'LL plight their love and build their home
Within those wildwood bowers.
Th ire soft shall fall the evening dcws,
The stars Of night shall swecly shine;
And the gentle beams Of the silver moon
Shall light that vwy BID If mine.
There soft shall fail the Summer showers,
And lond the thunder storm shall roar;
But falling showers, nor roaring storus,
Can wake my sleeping dust no more.
I'll sleep until the trumpct's sound
Shall bid the saints Of glory rise,
Then may leave this lowy ground,
And find home above the skies.
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TRuE GREATNESS.

Those who laye been blessed in early
life with pious pirents, have much for which
they should be pofoundly grateful. How
many striking and beautiful examples Of
early religious Instructions have we in the
history Of someEof the truly great men OF
our country; thes brightest and most illus
trious Of which9is Washington. He was
taught from early infancy the principles OF
truth and virtue,s:and on no account what.
ever could he beinduced to swerve from the
path of duty, even in childhood. From
whence then dosstrue greatness come! At
this day there ara many kinds Of greatness
and it is not oftsn.that we see goodness and
greatness combined; the man who is trul ly
great, in the fullest acceptation Of the term,
must be also koly good. Such men as
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VOL. xvII..--NO. Al.

+ THE GALE IN FLoRIDA.-The effect OF
the recent gale was very severe at Apalachl-
cola. There was much injury to property,
and some destruction of life. The buildings
were more or less damaged in the line Of
the storm. The steamers Palmetto and Al
bany were totally wrecked. The lantern at
the Light House OH Dog Island was Likewise
injured and the keepers dwelling destroyed.
The gale was also felt, but with less Sc.
verify, at St. Marks. The shipping sustain.
ed most injury. At Newport there was but
little damage.
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A RRAYE WOMAN.

We find in the Havana correspondence OF
the n. o. Picayune, the following account
of a heroic woman, brief notice OF whom
has been before published:
Several women, said to be implicated in
these schemes, are also under arrest. One
of these, a Senorita, a young lady of eighteen
years of age, of surprising beauty, was
brought here recently from Puerto Principe.
1t is said it was discovered that she was i'll
correspondence with some expatriated rela-
tive in the North, and at the time of her ar
rest was found embroidering the lone star
flar of Cuba, besides having been overheard
to indulge rather too freely in her opinions
Of the Spanish authorities. The conduct OF
this girl, since her confinement here, has
created general feeling of admiration, even
among the detestcd Galatians, from her in.
domitablc courage and independence. When
asked if she was not very sorry for what she
had done, and if she would be willing to
abandon the pernicious ideas which she had
been disseminating at Principe, she replied
that her own conscience exonerated her Tor
ANYTHING she had done in venturing openly
to express her opinions in regard to her
country's oppressors, and that those opinions
would never change. Belonging to a re-
spectacle family, and the cell in which she
was placed in solitary confinement being
without any kind Of furniture, the governor
of the Jail, very humane sort OF person,
felt some consideration for her, and offered
to make the place more comfortable. "fou
may" said she, Z" if you choose, send me a
table, a wash basin, looking glass and bot.
tie OF pomatum." Would you not also
like to have a cot to lay down upon o.
There being only raised stone bench for the
prisoners to sleep upon.) "Just as you think
proper, governor" she replied. al would
undergo greater hardships than this; sleep
ing on cold stones would cause me no in
convenience if my poor services could il
any way conduce to the liberty and indie
pendence of my adorcd country" Two Of
three other females were brought from Prin
cipe about the same time, charged with simi
lar offences.
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..,,..! ',0:,-. MS .''T-:..-'. ~ - -
ting cup-soon the midnight revcI, tine
drunken carousal, the obscure debauch found
me in their milst-and then babe fare.
well, long farewell" to purity, to virtue,
to reputation, and to honor.
Be admonishcd, then, young men, before
it is forever ton late with you. If YOU would
avoid the loathsome life aud escape the awful
end of the Drunkard, make no compromise
with the tcmpter. Wait until coil after coil
shall have been wound around you, and you
are irrecoverably lost. Then, the fearful
heart.rending catastrophe will soon arrive
The consummation OF the tragedy will soon
he reached,
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A HANDSOME CoNTRlBUT1oN.-Madame Eliza
Bscaccianti, the popular American vocalist, who
is now giving u series of Concerts in California,
has recently forwarded to Washington city, the
sum Of FIVE hundred and three dollars, the net
proceeds of one of her musical entertainments
in that far.ofi State, as donation towards the
erection Of the Washington National Monu-
nent.
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hours was q corpse.

CORONER EDEN was called upon at a late
hour last evening, to hold an inquest upon
the body Of Mrs. Martha Hodges, wife Of
James Hodges, who resides on the Ogee-
chez Road, one and half miles from the
city. Mr.. Hodges had left his honse at
nine o'clock, yesterday morning for the pur.
pose of digging we'll at the Toll House of
the OgeecIlee Plank Road. At 10 o'clock
his son came to him and informed him that
his mother was dying. He returned with
all possible haste to his house and found
Mrs. H. dead. She was native Of South
Carolina, and aged thirty.two years. There
being no physician in attendance, the inquest
was postponed to this morning at 10 o'clock.
Savannah News.
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A SINGULAR AND FATAL MIsTAKE.-The
Drayton, Ohio, Gazette relates a singular
circumstance, which occurred i'll Daike
county, OIL Wednesday last. Mr.. Robbins
and boy, while out hunting, discovered
what at first they supposed to be grey
squirrel, just beyond a pile Of logs in the
distance. On closer examination, they con.
cluded it must be ground hog, and Rob
bins fired at the object. On reaching the
spot, what was his horror to find that he
had shot man through the head.
Itappeared that pedler of jewelry, who
wore skin cap, had seated himself beside
the logs, so that his cap was just visible,
and was in the act Of counting his money.
Kin rap dsce:,@t
stranger lived
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SUDDEN CHANGE IN TIE COLOR OF THE
HA1R.-" Are the instances that are record.
ed of the hair suddenly changing its color
authentic 2" From the numerous examples
of this circumstance, it is not to be doubt
ed. Change Of climate, also, has some
effect in darkening or rendering grey the
hair. Marie Antoinette, the unfortunate
Queen Of France, is said to have undergone
this sudden Transformation and it is stated
of a criminal at Rome, that on being con-
demned to death, his hair turned instanta.
ncously white. The Emperor, thinking that
this had been occasioned by some artificial
means, caused inquiries to be made, but on
ascertaiuing the genuineness Of the change,
he pardoned the man, observing, that the
fearful agony Of mind he had undergone
was ample punishment
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with those VINO were truly great. His lille
is a striking example of how great man
may become. In letter written on the
private life of Mr.. Calhoun, a Just tribute
has been paid to his greatness. The All.
thoress, Miss Bates) ask: "'ro what are
wc to ascribc the formation OF such char.
acter! There must have been causes for
such effects. Whence came his temperance,
his sef.denal, his incorruptibIe integrity,
his fidelity in every duty, his love for mar.
kind, his indeiatigablo efforts for the good
Of others, and his superiority to those things
which the natural heart most Graves! MIR.
Calhoun's childhood was spent among the
glorious works of nature, and was sheltered
from the temptations which abound in pro-
miscuous society. He was the son OF pious
parents, and by them he was taught the
Bible, and from that source undoubtedly his
native gifts were perfected.
al have understood that from early life
he was an advocate for the doctrines of the
Bible, as understood by orthodox Chris
tians."
In this we may clearly infer that the early
training of Mr.. Calhoun, was such as to fix
in his mind the strictest regard for truth and
virtue, and of which his after life was such
bright and glorious example.
"Thc muse forbids the vrtuous man to die,
And consccratcs his name to Immortality"
These among many are examples Of true
sreatncss.-Ca Camden Journal.
An Indiana paper, the Fincennes Gazette
has contributor as is contributor, no
tice of which he gives in the following style
A Lady kontributor" sends US cone of my
poim," with perlnition to publish" Like
most ladies' poetry, it has something to dc
with "love and the boys" though ou
Lady kontrbutor" seems to reside very
near vegetable garden--at least he
"poim' would indicate such residence
Only hear one strain from this votress o
love and succotash:
The corn is up, an CROWN fast,
My luv 10 you will alters last:
The beans is yallow an 4 gcttin ripe
Due come to see me this very night!
%s<-
Sound ADv1cE.-Master Tom" Have
weed gram pas"
Gram pa" 4 what, sirl"
Master Tom-"A weed. A cigar, yo'
know"
Gran pa" Certainly not, sir. l neve
smoked in my life."
Master Tom" All! then wouldn't ad
wise YOU to begin"
A TRUE picture Of despair Is pig reach
ing through a hole5in the fence to get calI
bagc that lies few inches beyond his rcacl
An auctioneer was selling lot of Ian
for agricultural purposes. Gentlemen,
said he, this is the most delightful lane
1t is the easiest land to cultivate in Massa
chusctts--it's so light-so very light. NJ
Parker here, will corroborate my statemer
--he owns the next patch, and he will te
you how easy it is worked" Yes, gentle
men" said Mr.. Parker, it is very easy
work it, but it's a plaguy sight easier to Ga
ther the crops"
An Irishnan being charged with stealth
Il wagon, swore he had had it ever since
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CoSrAn.-"Papa, what does the Editor
lick his Price Current with?"
"Whipit! He don't whip it, my child"
"Then he lies, Pa"
Hush! Tom, that's a very naughty
word"
"Well, by George! this ere paper says
Price Current carefully corrected'-and |
guess when gets corrected | gets licked
hey-dont l."
"Nuf ced-my son."
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Select poetr,),
WHAT Is NOBLE !

WHAT Is NOBLE!
What is noble? to inherit
Wealth, estate, and proud degree 7
There must be some other merit
Higher yet than these for me!
Something greater far must cnt:r
Into lifc's majestic plIn;
Fitted to create and centre
True Mob l:ty in Man.
What is noble! tits the finer
Portion Of our Mind and Heart;
Linked to something stiil diviner
Than he: language can imIart;
Ever prOmptiug-cver seeing
Some Improvement yet to plan;
To up'i:t our fellowship feeling.
And. like Man. to feel for Man.
What is noble? Is the sabre
Noblcr than the humble spade?
There's dignity in labor
Trucr than c'cr Ionp arraycd!
lie who SEX the Minds Improvement
Aids the wo-ld-in aiding Mind.
Every great commanding movement
Serves not onc-but all mankind
Der the Forges, heat and ashes
Ger the Eng nc's iron head
Where the rapid shutter flashes,
And the spindle wh;r!s its thread
There is Labor lowly tending
Each requirement Of thc hour,
There is genius still extending
Sciencc-and its word Of power
Mid the dust, AMI spccl and cla'nor
Of the loom-shcd and the mill;
.'Alijst the clnk of wheel and hammer
Great results are GROWN still
Though, too oft, by Fashions creatures,
Work and workers may be blamed;
Commerce need not hide is features!
Industry is not ashamed
What is noble! That which places
Truth in its enirancliiscd will!
Leaving steps-like angel traces
That mankind may follow still!
Even though ;Scorns malignant glanccs
Prove him poorest Of his clan,
lies the Noble-who advances
Freedom, and the Cause of Man!
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LEARN the value of mans words and ex.
pressions, and you know him. Each man
has measure of his own Tor everything
this ho offers you inadvertently in his words
He who has supcrlative for everything
wants measure for the great or small.
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AT cheap boarding house in Pearl street
where board was at two dollars and half
week, there was a huge feeder, who "earn-
cd" the price OF weeks board in three
davs out of the seven. Butter was extrava.
gantly high, and of this he was especially
fond, preterring it