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The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-10-26
A Beaul,ifuI Passage.

The following beautiful passage closes Horace
Greeley's oratIon delivered at the Indiana State
Fair.
LAS for me, long tossed on the stormiest waves
Of doubtful confl lct and arduous endeavors have
begun to feel, since the shades of forty years fsll
upon me, the weary tempest driven voyager's long
ing for land, the wanderers yearning for the ham,
let where in childhood he nestled by his mothers
knee, and was othed to sleep on her breast. The
sober downh:ll of life dispels many illusions while
it developes or strengthens within US the attach
ment, perhaps long smothered or OVerlaid, for
THAT dear hut, our home." And SO I, in the
Der afterndon of life, when its SUI, if not high, is
still warm, have bought me few acres of land in
the broad, still country. and, bearing thither my
household treasures, have resolved to steal from
the city'5 labors and anxetes at least one day in
each week. wherein to revive farmer the
memories of my childhood's humble home. And
already realize that the experiment cannot cost
as much as it is worth. Already l find in that
days quiet an antidote aud solace for the fever
ish, fostering cares of the weeks which environ
it. Already my brook murlnurs a soothing
ing song to my burning, throbbng brain; and my
my trees, gently stirred by the fresh hreezes,
whisper to my spirit something of their own quiet
strength and patient trust in God. And thus do
family realize but for brief and fitting day, the
serene joy which shall irradiate the Farmers vo
cation, when fuller and truer Education shall
have refined and chastened his animal cravings,
and when Science shall have endowed him with
her treasures; redeemng Labor from drudgery
while quadrupIing its efficiency, and crowning
with beauty aud plenty our bountecus, benifcent
Earth"
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-10-26
PART SECOND.
(Continued.)

fAhI SECOND.
(Continued.)
Mr.. Goldman, who was still suffering from his |
broken mbs reclined upon couch, near the fire. |
Wiley sat by his side; Constance at little dis
tance. Wiley. when he wished to please, had
the most insinuating manners, and he had strong
desire of pleasing the uncle of Constance He
felt confident of success with him, but there was
something about Constance which he could not
fathom. A holy serenity, passionless calm. over
which the breath of admiration flowed like cloud
over crystal, leaving no impression on its pure,
smooth surface. As he DOW sat, looking into the
fire. with soft languor diffused over her features,
he was Aattering himself that he might be the sub
ject Of her waking dream, when she startled him
with the question, In her peculiarly sweet, low
tone of voice
"Who is the young gentleman who was your
companion this EVENING""
1t was young doctor Mordaunt, answered Wi
ley. vexed at finding that another than himselfwas
the subject of her reverie. But surely he could
not have bad the presumption to bow, as an en-
tire stranger!'
He is not entire stranger. nor do believe
that he would be guilty of presumption under any
circumstances replied Constance, with slight
shade of haughtiness.
Who is that you speaking Off asked Mr..
Goldman. whose caught the sound of Doctor.
Doctor Mordaunt! never heard Of him. Is he
a distinguished physican?'
He is young tyro," answered Wiley. 'a true
Don Quxote in his profession. To show you
what chance be has of arriving at distinction, l will
mention an incident, connected with him. in which
you, sir, have a personal interest. The night
when you were thrown from the carriage, and
your footman came rushing through the street, in
frantic haste for DOCTOR ready to seize the first
he could grasp was walking with Mordaunt, and
while l bewaed your misfortune, ] could not
help rejuicing at such magnificent opening for
him, knowing your unbounded influence, and the
eclat it would give him to be employed even acci-
dentaIly by you. Would you believe it, sir, he
refused to follow your servant, refused to admins
ter to your relisf"-
.Refused?' exclaimed Mr.. Goldman, with an
air Of surprise and dspIeasure. This is very un-
accountable behavior. Did he know who ami
Or did he imagine was some poor wretch, who
could not pay him for his servcesl'
1 tolc him whom you were sir and that it was
hie OF no common value that was endangered
But because he had few moments before promis-
cd to prescribe for the wife of vile drunkard, who
with reeling step arrested US in our path, creature
too low to be considered within the nala &c human.
y' ne turned deaf ear to the tale of your suffer.
ngsand allowed her life to outweigh yours, in the
scsIssf his Judgment
u ~.FooR exclaimed Mr.. Goldman.
'Psrhaps hs put his promise in tbs scale to bal
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Whole Number 1913.
Listening Angels,

Blue against the biuer heavens,
Stood the mountain calm and still;
Two white angels bending earthward,
Leant upon the hill.
Listening lsant those silent angels,
And also longed to hear
What swe ct strain Of earthly music
Thus could charm their ear.
heard sound of many trumpess,
And a warlike march drew nigh;
Solemnly mighty army
Passed in order by.
But the clang had ceased; the echoes
Soon had faded from the hill;
While the angels, calm and earnest,
Leant and listened still.
Then Iheard fainter clamor:
Forge and wheel were clashing near,
And the reapers in the meadow .
Singing loud and clear.
When the sunset came in glory,
And the toll ofday was Ger,
Still the angels leant in silence,
Listening as before.
Then as daylight slowly vanished,
And the evening mists grew dim,
Solemnly from distant voices
Rose vesper hymn.
But the chant was done; and, linge ring,
Died upon the evening air;
Yet from the hill the radiant 6ngels
Sill were listening there.
Silent came the gathering darkness,
Bringing with 1t sleep and rest;
Save little bird was singing
In her leafy nest.
Through the sound Of war and labor
She had warbled all day long,
While the angels leant and listened
Only to her song.
But the starry night was coming,
And she ceased her little lay;
From the mountain top the angels
Slowly passed away.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-10-26
VOLUME XXlV~Number AZ.
From Grahan's Maga=ine.
The Separation.
BIZ WILLIAM NORTH.


IAyrote verses when my heart was broken,
No melting stanzas of subdued despair;
asked no silken tress as parting token,
But hid my face upon her bosom fair.
On her pale lips. my last devouring kisses
Were like sentenced victims seal of death;
As mid invisible demons envous Kisses,
We mingle life and thought and sense and breath!
1 left her with solemn, sad misgiving,
The words of hope fell idly from my tongue.
As in some palace ronanced of living
Beyond the seas and whispered, I'VE are young. !"
Yes, we were young, but shadow winged disaster
Had Knocked the mighty impulse of our souls;
Courage is vain, when vulgar greed is master,
Nor beauty's magic sullen hate controls!
AL. all was wrecked Viewed my empty Golfers.
The ruined temple of my fortunes eyed,
Then pictured fancy the old worlds scoffers.
Then blazed erect the phoenix crest of pride,
would not linger there to fret and borrow.
In the cold cline where men are slaves of gold,
Where wealth to genius mutteFs "call tomorrow"
Where towards flourish, plundering the bold!
soul of my soull we part, go to battle;
1t may be that never more shall hear
The silver sound of thy sweet girlish pratte.
1t may be that our glorious youth is ended.
And that the world has conquered US at last;
Yet has our fate. with joy been vaguely blended,
Nor all our days by clouds have been o'ereast.
1 will return-if that they be no fables
Of golden sands upon the Western shore
1 will return to overthrow yon BabeFs
Dull pride, vain pomps and long tyranic lore
win revengei-but cease, thou torrent bitter.
To Aow for wrongs untold! When youth is gone.
When love and hope dear, it viii be filter
That should call on Nemesis alone!
Farewell, my hopel my lfe's sweet consolation!
Ii never doomed on earth to meet again
Embracing mid the mystic shadow nation.
We yet may say. ave have not loved in vain!"
A Mother's Farewell TO her Daughter, ON hel
Marriage.
Co. dearest e my selfish love shall never pale thy cheek
Not cen mothers fears for thee will in sadness speak
Yet how can in coldness check the burning tha
Hast thou not turned from me to dwell within another
heart?
think earlier brighter days. when first my lips wer
prest,
breast;
In infancy still see thine eye uplifted to my face.
hear thy isping tones and mark with JOY thy childs
grace.
Fen then knew twculd be thus-I thought cen in tha
hour,
Another would its perfume STEAL when had reared tn
flower;
And yet will not breathe sigh-how dare repine
The that thy mother feels was suffered once b
mine
Will he in whose fond thou seest thine all earth
Iy bliss,
Fer feel love- unrng Deep and free from self this
Ah no! husband tenderness thy gentle heart ma
prove
But never, wilt thou meet again mothers love.
My love for thee will be- fond in years gone by,
Whilst to thy heart shall be like dream OF memory;
Dearest farewell! may angel hosts their vigs Ger the
keep
How can speak the word Farewell" and yet, and y
not weep?
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-10-26

WoMAN's RIGHTs.-.Will you please to per-
nit ady to occupy this seatl said a gentleman
to another, the other day. in a railroad car. is
she an advocate of woman's righss' asked the
gentleman who was invited to 'vacate. 'she 49,
replied he who was standing. We'll, then, let her
take the benefit Of her doctrines. and stand ur.'
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-10-26

A THRILLING SCENE-A DRUNKARD's LIFE
SAvED.-A few days since, as the express train
for Baltimore was passing the vicinity of Naaman's
creek, at the rate Of forty miles an hour. horrfy
ing sight was witnessed by those having charge of
the train. A man apparently fisherman inhab-
itine one OF the shantes close by, who was labor
ing under mania potu, had thrown himself upou the
rails for the purpose of self destruction; but two
females having drawn him off, were engaged in
dreadful struggle to prevent his again throwing
himself before the train. One had deadly grip of
his legs while the other was kneeling upon his
breast, and as the iron horse went laundering by,
just grazing her clothing indeed, so close was she
that her own escape from instant death was most
imminent. The whole scene occupied but an in
stant and scarcely any of the passengers were
aware of the calamity that had been impe ending.-
Those who witnessed it were horror-struck, know
ing the impossibity to prevent the destruction of
all three, if the maniac succeeded in struggling on
iy few inches nearer the rail. What self-sa
crfcing love was here manifested, inducing two
women to risk their lives in saving one who had
perhaps for years been constant source of misery
from his insatate love of the bottle. If the poor
inebrate could have this scene properly depicted
SO as to make lasting impression upon his mind,
he would undoubtedly forsake his evil habits.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-10-26

TEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE MAINE Law,
WHICH NEVER HAVE BEEN ANswERED.-Hou
Edward Everett makes the following statement
in respect TO the effect of ardent spirits in this
country in ten years. They startling facts ana
are an pdmontion to all, both the intemPerate anu
temperate.
/. They have cost the nation direct expense
of ten millions OF dollars.
9. They have cost the nation an indirect eN-
nsnss of six hundred millions of dollars.
3. They have destroyed three hundred thou
sand lives. ,, -., -
4. They have sent one hundred thousand chill
dren to the poor houses.
S. They have consigned at least one hundred
and 6fiy thousand persons to the ails and peniten
taries. -
g. They have made ut least one thousand mani
7. They have insigated to the commission Of
one thousand FIVE hundred murders.
8. They have caused two thousand persons to
Commit suicide.
9. They have burned or otherwise destroyed
property to the amount of ten millions Of dollars.
10. They have made two hundred Thousand
widows, aud one million Of orphan children.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-10-26

nNE YEAR, Tale Of We6lock by Miss
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For sale at HALL's Book S1oHE.
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NEGLECTlNG A FEE.

OR,
The Young Physician and his Forum es.
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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1853-12-16
REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAE.

The whole number of Post Offices in the United
States at the close of the last official term ending
June 80, 1852, was 81 800 OF this number 255
are of the highest class the Postmasters of which
are appointed by the President
At the present date, Dec l, 1853, the total num-
Der of Post Offices is %, 6S8. During the pastyea
commencing July, l, 1852, 1898 Post Offices were
established 4l9 were discontinued; and there were
appointed 10 office during said year, besides the
! sos Poshnasters to the newly established offices
aforesaid $50 upon resignation, 225 on death, 1872
lv change Of site, 81 where the Postmasters had
moved away, and 2,32l on the removal of prior
ncumbentS being S5G7 Postmasters appointed
uring the year ending June 80, 1853. ....
At the close of the fiscal year, ending on the 30th
June last there were in operation within the United
States G.6g2 mail routes. Their aggregate length
was 2l7, 743 miles, and 65S3 contractors were en-
I!oyed thereon.
The annual transportation of the mails on those
routes was 81, 89l,542 miles, and the annual cost
thereof 81, 495, 969, being about seven cents two
mills per mile OF these 81 892 542 miles OF annual
transportation, l2986,7O5 miles are required to be
performed on railroads. at cost of 81 Sol 32l, be-
ing about twelve cents three mills per mile; $685.
O65 miles in steamboats,, at cost Of $685., $685. be-
ing about nine cents four mills per mie 2G330,326
miles in coaches, at a cost of Sl,206,968, being
about FIVE cents six mills per mile; and 29S90, 446
miles in modes not specified at a cost Of ST. 055, 3l3
being about five cents per mile.
The expenditures of the Department during the
last fiscal year were 81, $50 1853 The gross reven-
ne from all sources was 81, 940,724
It appears from the foregoing statement that the
gross revenue of the year. ending June 80, 1858,
falls short of the expenditures by the sum of 81,
O52, OIL
SL57l 900 of this deficiency is supplied by the
balance on the Auditors books on July |, 1852,
and by the appropriations to supply deficiencies,
amounting to upwards of Sl,OOOOO0, leaving
$4,000 10 be provided by Congress for the service
Of the year ending June 80 1858.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1853-12-16
POLITICALLY DAMNED.

Mr. Wicker, Yankee Mac, Comedian to the born
Republicans" related the following good story to
us during his stay in this city 1t wllserve to give
some idea of the principal ingredients of success
in political lie way down South. 1t will we re-
membered by many persons about this neighbor-
hood, that MEG, an Alabama Marshal, arrived at
Cleveland about two years ago. in search for q flu
gitive from justice He put up at the Weddell
House, and during his stay there had difficulty"
with person who rooned with him one evening,
in which MEG. shot three times at his antagonist
slightly wounding him the third time. He was i'm
mediately arrested and put in jail on the morning
the following scene took place in the prison:
A friend of the Marshal entered his cell, and
found him seated his head resting his hands, and
looking like one who had entirely given up in
despair.
"Come, Mac" said the friend, "cheer up; the man
is but slightly wounded, and the matter will not be
prosecuted"
"Runedl ruined! ruined" groaned the Marshal,
without ever changing his position.
"Runedl bahl" returned his friend "don't be
child tell you the wound is but slight BESIDES it is
an aggravated case and had you killed him you
would not have been ruinedT
II know it, said the Marshal, suddenly starting
up, "but three timesl only think of it to shoot
three times at man and not kill himl | am poGt-
icaly damned in Alabama -Detroit Times.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1853-12-16
TuRTY-rHIRD CoSGREss-FIRsT SESSION.
WASHINGTON, Dec. II.

SFxArE-Mr Jones of Tenn, appeared
NJ, Weller presented the credentials OF Mr.. VIII
lams appointed by the Governor Of n. H. in place
orNr. Atherton deceased. Mr.. W. appeared and
was sworn in.
Mr. BRIGHT offered the list of the standing com
mittecs. which was agreed to.
Mr. Seward gave notice Of bill to aid the State
Of New York in constructing ship canal around the
falls Of Niagara.
Several petitions praying for cheap ocean postage,
a resolution calling upon the President for all OF the
c,r,asnondrpce between the British Government
and fine United States in relation to the treaty OF
Washington also copies Of instructions to foreign
ministers; aud was on motion OF MIR. Cass adopted
Tn. : nate elected Beverly Tucker printer.
The chair presented the resolutions and proceed
mos of pubhc meetings Of the merchants OF the city
of Ney York held in October last protesting against
the coure plrSued by the administration, relative to
It's Interference in the local politics of State in the
removal of Collector Bronson.
The Senate then adjourned.
HoUsE-lhe standing committees were ahnouh-
ced.
more, Mr.. Fuller Public Lands Mr.. Disney; Post
Office. Mr. Odds Judiciary, Mr.. Stanton, OF Tenn;
Indian Affairs, Mr. Orr Military Mr.. Benton; Naval
Mr. Bococlz. Foreign, Mr.. Bayley, OF Va; Roads and
Canals Mr. Durham.
The House rejected by two majority Mr. Bayleys
resolution TO elect Librarian
Gcrrit smith presented petition from the New
York temperance alliance, asking Congress to take
action for the suppression of intoxicating drinks IN
the District of Columbia and asked for special
committee.
Mr. Richardson said he intended to discuss the
subject Ii was Lana over.
Many petitions on various subjects were present.
ed and referred.
UorsF-Nr. Cobb introduced the homestead
hin. which was referred to the Committee on Pub
lie Lands
Mr.. Wentworth offered a resolution that Con
prcss has the power TO provide for the construction
of railroad the territory OF the United States
Tor the safe and more expeditions transportation OF
public monies and mails from the Atlantic to the
Pacific coasts and ought Immediately to exercise
that power.
Nj Stevens, of Georgia, moved to lay the bill on
the table which was carried.
Mr. Washburn, OF Illinois, offered resolution
incidental TO the power conferred on Congress to
rroyjde for The common defences and general wei
fare of the country He said Congress has the
mower TO construct railroads through the territory
of the Uured States for facilitating the transporta-
non of troons and munitions of war
Pending motion to lay it on the table, the
House adjourned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1853-12-16
THE DEBATE ON THE IIoroR QUESTION

An able and interesting debate has been progress
sing in the Senate for the last two or three DAYS on
bill introduced by the Senator from Davidson,
(Mr REDl ito ascertain the will OF the people of
Tennessee IN regard to the restraint of the sale of
spurious liquors. We should have been glad to
have reported at length the debate on this BILL had
We the room to spare for its publication. Not hav-
ing the space however, we must make brief alb
stractanswer.
The bill makes provision for submitting the ques-
ton of prohibition" or mo prohibition" to the
people in January 1854; and seem to be intended
simply to ascertain the viii of the people on the
subject as no act of legislation is made to depend
upon the result
Messrs. JONES, ROBERTSON and REID have ad-
dressed the Senate in lengthy and able speeches in
favor of the bill These gentlemen have each de-
clared that if the billpassed, they might themselves
vote against prohibition, and that they advocated
the measure as one demanded by respectable por-
ton of the people of the State, and as the best
means Of allaying excitement and Of removing the
question from the arena of party politics.
Mr., Nixon made speech in opposition to the
bill, which was characterized by great ability
Mr.. NAVE also spoke on the same side, and made an
argument characterized by that sound strong sense
for which he is SO much distinguished.
" FARoUHARsoN spoke briefly on the same side,
a1e that prohibition" was very differently
led by different advocates of the BILL and
NOSE. to recommit it. with instructions to the
ttee to report in detail the provisions of the
bill to be submitted to the people. Mr.. FARQuHAR-
son spoke at some length in support of this motion,
and was replied to by Mr.. REID.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1853-12-16
FORGOT HOW TOMIX 1T.

An old fellow in Missouri, who was in the habit
of mot belonging to the Temperance Society,"
was in the act of taking nip one day before
young Virginian
''What do you drink asked the latter.
''Brandy and water" was the reply.
''Why don't you drink mint juleps?"
''Mint juleps?" queried the old man, 'why, what
in the name of drinks is that?'
"a most delicious drink, was the answer, ''and
I'll show you how to make it as l see you have
mint growing almost at your door"
The young fellow soon produced the julep, and
the old man was delighted with it.
About month after, on his return home, the
Virginian thought he would stop at his old friends
and indulge" but Judge of his surprise when his
enquiries at the door for his friend was answered
by an aged female darkey, with
"Oh, Massa's dead and gone dis two weeks
Dead" exclaimed the young man, "why, how
strange! What did he die OFF,
ooh, I d'no," returned the woman, 'only teller
come along about mont ago and larnt him to
d-ink grass in he rum and it killed him in two
weeks"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1853-12-16

In one of the courts recently an individual attir
witness stand The Judge, taking him for MEM
Der of the Society of Friends, thus address him:
evil YOU swear or affirm" aust as thee d-n
please, sir" was the reply.
An elderly LADY, writes to friend: "a widower
with ten children has proposed and have accepted.
This is about the number shouldhave been entitled
to, if had been married at the proper time, in
stead of being cheated into nonentity.' Sensible
to the END"
The report that the dog-star had got the hydro
phobia needs confirmation. What says the man
in the moon?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1853-12-16
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