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Don't be DISCOURAGED.

Dou'I be discouraged, il in the outset Of
lie things do moi 60 on smoothly. It sci.
dom happens that the hopes we cherish Of
Me future are realized The path of life,
IN the prospect, appears smooth and level
enough I; but when we come 10 travel il,
we find ii all up hill, and generally rough.
The journey is laborious one, and whether
poor or wealthy, high or low, we shall find
II so, TO our disappointment, if we have
built upon any other calculation. To en-
dure cheerfully what must be, and to
elbow our way as easily as we can, hoping
for little, yet striving for much, is perhaps
the true plan. But don't be discouraged,
if occasionally you slip by the way, and
your neghbors tread over you lite in
other words, don't let failure Or two dis
hearten you-a accidents happen, miscalcula
tlons will sometimes be made, things will
often turn out differently from our expecta-
tlons, and we may be the sufferers. 1t is
worth while to remember that fortune is
like the skies in April, sometimes cloudy
and sometimes clear and favorable; and Il
would be folly 10 despair Of again seeing the
sun, because to-day is stormy; so it is
equally unwiso to sink into despondeney
when fortune frowDs, since in the common
course Of things, she surely expected TO
smile again And again don't be discour-
aged, you are deceived in the people of the
world. 1t often happens that men wear
borrowed characters, as well as borrowed
clothes, and sometimes those who have long
stood fair before the world are very rotten
at the core. From sources such as these,
you may be most Unexpectedly deceived,
and you will naturally feel sore under such
decptions-bui 10 those you must become
used if you fare as most people do, they
will lose their novelty before you grow grey,
and You will learn 10 trust men cautiously,
and examine their characters closely, before
you allow them great opportunities to in
jure you. Don't be discouraged, under any
circumstances go steadily forward. Raih-
er consult your own Conscience than the
opinions of men, though the last is not to be
disregarded. Be industrious-be frugal
be honest deal in perfect kindness with all
who come in your way, exercising neigh
borly and obliging spirit in your whole in
tercourse and if you do not prosper as rap
idly as your neighbors, depend upon it you
will be happy Cincinnati Commercial.
, 1853-01-01

ATTACK OF SAvAGEs UroN AN AMEBIoAN
BRIG,-We learn by private letters from
Rio de Janeiro, that the American brig
Mary Adeline, A. Oaksmith, of New York,
master, arrived at that port on the 9th Of
August, from the corst of Africa, where she
had a most perlous and thrilling adventure
with savages on the river Congo. She was
bound into the rever, with valuable cargo
from Rio Jnneiro. and, rounding Shark
Point, unfortunately got aground near the
shore. The natives seeing her helpless
condition, focked TO the shore to plunder
the vessel, and, in the course Of the day, their
number amounted TO some three thousand.
They made furious and savage assault on
the vessel, which was most bravely and gal
lantly defended by Capt, Oarksmith and
his crew for some hours, till the British
armed brigantine Dolphin, which was for
tunately in the river, came to bis rescue,
and saved the vessel and cargo, and the lives
of all on board, though not with the loss Of
life on the part Of the savages. On the fol-
lowing day the British steamship Firehy
came into the river and promptly rendered
every possible aid, together with the Dol
phin, TO relieve the Mary Adeline, which
was at length got aAoat and enabled to pur-
sue her voyage without much loss or dam
age.-N, YsTimes. -.t...
, 1853-01-01
The Decencies Of Life.

There are persons in the world, who, in
order to screen themselves from the charge
Of extravaganza and folly, try to do it under
thr plea Of decency. These persons will
commit many acts, which, if they had true
ideas Of decency, they would hesitate to per
petrate. Wethink the following are few
of the many practices that come under the
cognomen Of NOT DECENT:
1t is not decent for person TO make a
show above his or her means. ...
1t is not decent for person to run in
debt when he does not intend to pay.
II is moi decent for person 10 be always
talking i'll Of his neighb6rs.
1t is not decent to ascribe improper mo-
with.
1t is not decent for one 10 appropriate
anolher's pecuniary means for his own graf
i6cation.
1t is not decent for young people to show
no respect 10 the aged.
1t is not decent to be praising yourself
always.
1t is not decent to keep yourself as Q
show for others to look at. r
1t is not decent in persons going to pla-
ces Of amusements to ineommodate Others
in various ways.
II is not decent to spend your money in
foolishness, when you have debts that ought
to be paid. - .87.t .'-I'. N
It is not decent TO starve your family by
spending your money for liquor.
It is not decent to say one thing and
mean another
1t is not decent TO be borrowing paper.
when you can get the i" CoLUMBIGNn fol
the small sum Of five dollars, per year.
, 1853-01-01

RESPECT TO AGE.-" Dost thou not see,
o Gaul," says Morni, in one Of the poems
of Ossiau, how the steps Of my age are
honored Morni moves forth and the
young meet him with reverence and turn
their eyes with silent joy on his course. F"
The obligation TO reverence old age is a
necessary emanation from that duty we owe
our parents. The youth who pays honor
to his own father, will never treat disre-
speetfully the grey hair Of those who pass
by his fathers door or within bis threshold.
We would set that man down, unhesital-
ingly, as unworthy to be trusted in any Ca
pacity, who would wantonly wound the feel
ings, or, either by word or action, make
sport of, or lnrn in ridicule, the words or
the personal appearance Of those locks that
are frosted by the hand of Time. But he
who treats the advice of the hoary and time
honored patriarch with due difference would
be at least trustworthy. in any sphere Of
life or action which he might be called upon
to fill. .4
, 1853-01-01
Washington.

The following Indian legend. relative to
The spirit home of Washington, is extracted
from Morgan's League of the Iroquois. II
is curious, as showing the estimation in
which the father of his country was held by
this singular people, and their idea of fu-
ture felicity:
Among the modern beliefs engraf ed
upon the ancient faith of the lroquois, there
is one which is worthy Of particular notice.
1t relates 10 Washington. According to
their present belief, no. white man ever
reached the Indian Heaven. Not having
been created by the Great Spirit, no pro-
vision was made for him in their scheme of
theology. He was excluded both from
Heaven and from the place of punishment.
But an exception was made in Washshing's
favor, Because of his justice and bcnevo-
lence 10 The Indian, he stood pre-. eminent
above all other white men, When, BY the
peace Of 1888, the Indians were abandoned
by their English allies, ard left TO make
their own terms with the American gov
ernment, the lrOquois were more exposed to
severe measures than the other tribes in
their alliance. Al this critical moment
Washington interfered in their behalf as the
protector of Indian rights, and the advocate
of policy towards them of the most en-
lightened justice and humanity. After his
death he was mourned by the Iroquois as
benelactor of their race, and his memory
was cherished with reverence and affection.
A belief was spread abroad among them
that the Great Spirit had received him into
a celestial residence upon the plains Of
Heaven, the only white man whose deeds
had entitled him 10 this heaveDly favor
Just by the entrance Of Heaven is wall
enclosure, the ample grounds within which
are laid out with avenues and shaded walks.
Within is spacious mansion, constructed
in the fashion Of fort Every object in
nature which could please a cultivated taste
had been gathered in this blooming Eden
to render ii delightful dwelling place for
the immortal Washington. The faithful
Indian, as he enters Heaven, passes the en-
closure. He sees and recognises the illus
trious inmate as he walks to and fro in quiet
mediation. But no word ever passes his
lips. Dressed in his uniform, and in
state Of perfect felicity, he is destined to re.
main through eternity in the solitary enjoy
ment of the celestial residence prepared for
him BY the Great Spirit"
, 1853-01-01
Ruins Of an Ancient City at Tinian Island,
IN the North Pacific.


Capt. Alfred X. Fisher, OF this town, in
forms us that, when on his last whaling voy-
age, in the ship America, Of New Bedford,
which was about eight years ago), be had
occasion 10 visit the island of Tinian, Gone
of The Ladrone Islands), to land some sick
men. He stopped there some days. One
of his men, in his walks about the island,
came 10 the entrance of the main street Of a
large and splendid city, in ruins. Captain
Fisher, on being informed Of the fact, enter
ed the city By the principal street, which
was about three miles in length The
buildings were all of stone, of dark color,
and of the most splendid description. la
about the centre of the main street he found
twelve solid stone columns, six on each
side Of the street they were about 45 or
30 feet in hight, surmounled by cap-stoneS
Of immense weight. The columns were ten
feet in diameter at the base, and about three
Ieet at the top. Capt. F. thinks the col
umns would weigh about sixty or seventy
tuns, and the cap-stones about fifteen tuns.
One of the columns had fallen, and be had
fine opportunity 10 view its vast proper
tions and fine architecture. From the prin-
cipal street, large number Of other streets
diverged. They were all straight, and the
buildings were of stone. The whole of the
city was entirely overgrown with cocoanut
trees, which were fifty and sixty feet in
hight In the main street pieces Of COM
mon earihenware were found The island
has been in possession of the SpOniardS for
long time. Six or seven Spaniards resided
on the island when Capt. F. was there
They informed him that the Spaniards had
had possession about sixty years-that they
took the island from the Knaekas, who
were entirely ignorant Of the builders Of
the city, and Of the former inhabitants
When questioned as to the origin of the
city, their only answer was, "There must
have been powerful race here long time
ago."
Capt. F. also saw on the island immense
ledges of stone, from which the buildings
and columns had evidently been ereOtsd.--
Some portions of them exhibited signs Of
having been worked. Here is food for
speculation. Who were the founders ofthis
once magnificent city in the North Pacific,
and what has become Of their descendants
Whatever the answer may be, they were
evidently a race of a very superior order"
, 1853-01-01

Be CoMPREHENslvE.-Talk 10 the point,
and stop when you have reached it. The
faculty some possess Of making one idea COW
er quire Of paper, is not good for much. Be
comprehensive in all you say or write. To
fill volume upon nothing is a credit 10 no,
body though Lord Chesterfield wrote n
very clever poem upon nothing. D.,
There are men who get one idea into
their heads, and but one, and they make the
most oft. You can see il and almost feel
ii when in their presence. On all occasions
it is produced till it is worn as thin as chari-
ty. They remind one of a twenty-iour
FOUNDER discharged at a humming Bird
You bear tremendous noise, see volume
of smoke, but you look in vain for the eff
fects. The bird is scattered to atoms. Just
so with the idea. II is enveloped in a cloud
and lost amid the rumblings Of words and
hourishes. Short letters, sermons, speech
es, and paragraphs are lavorites with u.s.
Commend us 10 the young man who wrote
to his father" Dear Sir, am going to be
married !" and also 10 the good gentleman
who replied" Dear Son, 60 ahead. - 1a
Such are the men for action. They do
more than they say. The half is noI told
IN their case. They are worth their weight
IN gold for every purpose in life. Reader,
be short, and we will be short with the ad>
vice.-lJohn Neal.
, 1853-01-01

Conscience and covetousness are never 10
be reconciled like fire and water, they al
ways destroy each other, according to
which ever predominates.
How terrible is pride "A wealthy and
fashionable young lady in Philadelphia is
dying from mortifcatian at the accidental
discovery that her father was a soap boiler /!
A musical composer on being asked il he
had done anything lately, replied that his
last work was a +" composition with bis
creditors" -rtf t.r..-
Ignorance cannot insult by petty tyranny
the intellectual, no more than a. cur can
pale the moon by barking al it.
Be not afffonted at jest. If one throw
salt at thee, thou wilt receive no harm un-
less thou hast sore places, I...,.... ~
If revolver should speak, what would il
sayi Answer; " Let us go on a bust l''
Childhood and genius have the same mas.
ter organ in comnon---inquisiliyeness
, 1853-01-01
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Island;
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Lewis county;
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, 1853-01-01

The LoBos ISLANDS AGA1N.-From in
formation received from a reliable scource,
it would seem that the nature Of the COM
merce which has caused some excitement
relative to these Islands belonging TO the
Peruvian Government, is about 10 be fully
understood On the 10th inst. the ship
Manlius from N. Y, arrived al the Islands
for the purpose of procuring guano. She
anchored in fog, which, however, soon
cleared away, and was then discovered by
the Peruvian War Steamer Rimsc. Gen,
eral Deustua, commander General ofmarine,
mounting that steamer, at once summoned
the captain on board and showed the de-
creeS Of the Peruvian Government, forbid
ding vessels of all nations touching at said
Island either for the purpose Of sealing or
loading guano. The captain replied that
be understood he was prosecuting legiI-
mate commercial enterprise stating at the
same time, that il was not his intention TO
infringe any Of The laws or regulations of
Peru, that he had been misled, as he was
then fully aware, and would Immediately
get under way, and quit the Islands re-
quesiing, at the same time, recOmmenda-
ton froh the commander general to the
Governments agents at Lima, for charter
party on account Of said government, SO as
10 be enabled TO return home with cargo
of guano either, from that or any Of the gov
erimanl's deposits. The Commander Cen
eral willingly granted his requst, without,
however, taking upon himself any positive
compromise, and leaving the case entirely
at the option of the government or its agents.
-TPanama Herald.
, 1853-01-01

THE WAY TO KEEP Poor. Two glasses
Of beer per day, at two cents per glass,
amount in one year to $l4,50. Two cents
worth OF tobacco aud three cents worth of
cigars amount IN one year 10 1855. A
dog that is useless will consume say only So
per year, and filthy cat So, and no one
keeps dog or cat at less expense, unless
the animals steal from their neighbors.-
These sums together amount to $685.,
enough TO purchase five barrels of flour, at
So per bbl., two cords of wood at 81 per
cord, and seven pairs Of shoes. Poor people,
think Of this.
, 1853-01-01
a190@11 1A0@0U9,
Quite a swarm Of Be'S

D patient, B prayerful. B humble. D mild,
wise as a Solon, B meek as a child;
audious, B thoughtful, B loving kind,
sure you make matter subserVient 10 mind.
cautious, B prudent, b tTuslful, B true,
B courteous to all men, B friendly to few;
B temperate IN Argument, pleasure and wine,
B careful Of conduct, of money, of time.
B cheerful, B grateful, B hopeful, firm,
B peaceful, benevolent, willing to learn
B courageous. B gentle, B liberal B just,
B aspiring, b modest, because thou art dust; ;
patient, D circumspect, sound in the faith,
B active, devoted, faithful ill death;
B honest, B holy, transparent and pure,
B dependent, Chrstian-like, and you'll B secure
, 1853-01-01
Gems Of Thought.

If you would not have affection to visit
you twice, listen at once to what it teaches.
There is more fatigue in laziness than in
labor.
The more we help others 10 bear their
burdens, the lighter our own will be.
Habit uniformly and constantly strength
ems all our active exeTIions. R1
Love is like honesty-much talked about,
and but little understood.
Surely some people must know them
selves they never think about anything
else.
Time past is contracted into point, and
that the infancy of being. Time 10 come
is seen expanding into external existence.
He who says there is no such thing as an
honest man, you may be sure is himself a
knave.
One Of the most important, but one of
the most difficult things for a powerful
mind is, to be its own master; pond may
lie quiet in a plain, but lake wants noun
tains TO compass and hold it in.
We sec so darkly into futurity, we never
know when we have real cause 10 rejoice or
lament, The worst appearances have Of
ten consequences, as The best lead many
times unto the greatest misfoTtunes.
Fine sensibiliiies are like woodbines, de-
lightful luxuries Of beauty 10 twine round
solid, upright stem of understanding but
very poor things if they are left TO creep
along the ground.
If you would relish your food, labor for
it if you would enjoy the Taiment, pay for
it before you wear it if you would sleep
soundly, take clear conscience to bed with
you.
Sir Walter Scott and Daniel O'Connel,
at a'late period of their lives, ascribed their
success in the world principally TO their
wives. Were the truth known, theirs is the
history of thousands.
Medical writers all agree that gluttony
conducts more people 10 the grave than
drunkenness. The old adage is true, that
many people dig their graves with their
teeth"
There is sacredness in tears. They
are not the mark Of weakness, but of power
They speak moro eloquent than ten ihou-
sand tongues. They arc the messengers of
overwhelming grief, of deep contiition, and
of unspeakable love.
With double vigilence should we watch
our actions, when we reflect that good and
bad ones are never cbildless and that, in
both cases, the offspring goes beyond the
parent-every good begetling better, eve
ry bad worse.
There is large and fertile space in every
life, 10 which might be planted the oaks and
fruit trees of enlightened principle and viz
tuous habit, which, growing up, would
yield TO old age an enjoyment, a glory and
shade.
There is nothing on earth so beautiful as
the household on which Christian love for
ever smiles and where religion walks,
counsellor and friend. No cloud can dar-
ken it, for its twin stars are centered in the
soul. No storms can make it tremble, for
it has heavenly support and heavenly
anchor. -f '....
Whot serious matter our life is !-how
unworthy and stupid it is 10 triAe il away
without heed What a wretched, insiG
nificant, worthless creature any one comes
10 be who does not as soon as possible lend
his whole strength, as in stringing stiff
bow, to doing whatever task lies first before
him!
, 1853-01-01

How TO Cook RIcE.-1here is no more
healthy food, particularly at season when
bowel complaints are prevalent, than rice /;
that is, IL proprly cooked, We regret to
say not one cook in ten can perform The
simple operation Of boiling rice. Take two
measures Of water to one Of rice soak the
rice an hour or two previously, ane then
boil until il absorbs all the water, which
will be about eight or ten minutes, and il is
done. If the boiling is continued longer, it
will become like Pasle-clammy and indi-
gcstblc.
, 1853-01-01

A House. AND WIFE ON SATURDAY
NIcHr.-HapPy is the man who has lit
tie home and little angel in it, of Satur-
day night A house, no matter how little,
provided it will hold two or so-no matter
how humbly furnished, provided there is
hope in it let the wind blow close the
curtains. ---
What if they are calico, Or plain white,
without border, tassel, or any such thing {?
Let the rains come down, heap up the fire.
No matter if you havn't candle 10 bless
yourself with, for what a beautiful light
glowing coal makes, rendering elouding,
shedding a sunset through the room just
enough to talk by, not loud as in the high
ways, and not rapid as in the hurrying
world, but softly, slowly, whisperingly,
with pauses between, for the storm without
and the thoughts within 10 fill up.
Then wheel the sofa round before the
FIRE; no matter if the sofa is setlee, un-
cushioned at that How sweetly the music
of silver bells for the time to come, falls on
the listening heart then. How mournfully
swells the chimes of "the days that are no
more"
Under such circumstances, and at such
time, one can get at least sixty-nine and a
half statue miles nearer "kingdom come"
than any other point in this world laid
down in Malte Blum"
May be you smile at this picture, but
there is secret between as, viz: it is a
copy Of piclue rudely done, but true as the
Penlatuch, of an ariginal in every human
heart. ...
, 1853-01-01

An OLD BrBLE.---A Hebrew Bible has
been found, about four feet from the surface,
IN the Glen Of Drumultin, near ScariagIin,
county Limerick. The Bible is in good
preservation, and only the first chapter Of
Genesls Is wanting. II would seem 10 be
the German edition of John Leusden and j.
Athias, published about the wear 1915.
, 1853-01-01

Every boy and girl should learn 10 swim.
1t costs nothing, not even trouble, and is
worth more than all the Latin and music
ever learned. A good swimmer is not likely
TO be frightened out of his senses, and in
cases Of imminent danger, his services are
available in more ways than one. By all
means learn to swim.
, 1853-01-01

'oue thirg is quite clear, that whether
fortune be more like Pultus or an angel, Il
is no use 10 abuse her; one may as we'll
throw stones at a star. .s.f..
|t.
There arc two kinds Of Immortality, that
which the soul enjoys after this life, and
that imaginary existence by which men live
on their fame and reputation.
Avarice in old age, says Cicero, is fool
ish for what can be more absurd, than to
increase our provisions for the road the
nearer We approach to our journeys end.
The tears of beauty are like light clouds
floating over heaven of stars, bedimming
them for moment that they may shine
with greaeer lusIre than before. ,
Howleasy it is 10 find What you want,
when you know where 10 look foT it
, 1853-01-01
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, 1853-01-01

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Honolulu, Sandwich lslands--male, female,
colored, Chinese tradesulen, Coolies, So,
, 1853-01-01

MEDEcINE.---An article that lazy people
make use Of as substitute for fresh air and
exercise.
, 1853-01-01

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