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GSe OLD 1)resioe',t ano tbe Aew.
THE RETIRING PRESIDENT.

The New York Commercial .Adperti-
ser, (oco,) commenting on the circum-
stances in which the President elect
takes charge of the helm of the Nation
al Administration, remarks:
"But while we thus admit that some.
thing of the improvement in public af-
fairs may be justly attributed to the
course so honorably pursued by the
President elect, to the present Admins
tration belongs the honor OF having
brought our foreign policy forth from
he gloom that encompassed 1t, and
leaving it TO their successors without a
single serious di fficulty or embarrass-
ment. Considering all the circumstan-
ces of Mr.. Fillmore's Administration
the difficulties that were rife when he
assumed the Government the political
hostility of Congress, and other impede
ments which are we'll known-it must
be regarded as one of the wisest, most
successful, and most brilliant the I'm
ion has ever enjoyed. Political oppo-
nents may deny this, but the demonstra-
ton is before the world. 1t has won
the confidence of foreign powers so far
that, while maintaining untarnished the
national honor, it has arranged the most
delicate questions with proud and an
Gent monarchy of continental Europe,
difficult and intricate questions with
Great Britain, and is able to leave to its
successor propositions from the English
government of a liberal and pacific char
acter, such as that government probably
never before made to any power on the
face of the earth. Mr.. Fillmore and
his Cabinet will retire from office leav-
ing both the domestic and foreign af-
fairs ofthe country in far better condI
tion than when they took office; with
negotiations on foot which, had they
had time to complete them, would have
added imperishable renown; and they
will to Mr.. Pierce and his Cabinet, an
inheritance of national prosperity and
national honor and influence such as
perhaps no administration ever entered
upon"
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1bout Dir0s an0 Beasts.
THE CROW,

Exceedingly picturesque in the win.
ter landscape is the crow sitting on the
leafless bough ofthe hoary oak, (itself a
striking object in the scene, when the
ground is covered with mantle of the
chastest snow He is at present al
most the only bird we have; nor is his
voice, though harsh, untlmely, now that
the mellower songsters Of the grove are
hushed. For when welcome Blue.
Bird comes no more to greet the early
spring, nor skimming swallow fits ,e.
fore the door; when Robin Red B. cas-,
has ceased to chant his roundela',, and
Chl'pin'-Bird to gather cruz os upon
the walk; when the small Wren has
fitted from his accustomed nest, leav.
ing the dry straw within me rooted and
windowed house in wn,ch two rival
architectures have bee combined; when
Thrush departs, am. Bobolnk has trllet
his parting strain and the gay Lark nc
more sings up ard toward the sun; ane
when the ? INNER sky no longer bios
SONS witt the wings Of butterflies, ane
all the pictured feet of little rover:
have Jailed away to cruise in warmeI
gulf streams of the erial ATTITUDES, cut
tag the thin wave Of the nasigable air
welcome, we black unmitigated plumes
combea into smoothness by the sharp
toothed winds, glossy in the light of
slant december sun! o thou most suit
able adjunct OF bleakness, statuesqu
Crow! carved as from chunk Of tina
material Egyptian darkness which coul
be felt | sometimes think Of one VIII
inscribed a poem with quill plucke'
from the Ravens wing, writing witt
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U"That's very knowing hani-
NAL of yours" said cockney gentle-
man, to the keeper of an elephant.
every" was the cool rejoinder.
ale performs strange tricks and ham
tics, does he!" inquired the cockney,
cycling the animal through his glass.
"Surprisin'n' retorted the keeper, we
have learnt him to put money in that
box you see way up there. Try him
with dollar" [The cockney handed
the elephant dollar, and sure enough
he took it in his trunk and placed it IN
a box high up out of reach.
"Well, that is very heXtraordinary-
hastonishin', truly?" said the green one
opening his eyes. "Now let's see him
take il out and and it back.
"We nerer learns him that TRICK" re-
torted the keeper, wit rogui,h leer, and
then turned away to s,iru the monkeys
and punch the hyenas.
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GEN. PIERCE'S INAUGURAL.

The inaugural of the President, de-
llvered at his installation on the 4th
inst, is very sensible and well written
paper. We give the following extracts,
under such induces as seem pertinent.
On Sorrow ut being Elected.
My CoUNTRyMEN: 1t 10 a relief to
feel that no heart but my own an know
the personal regret and bitter sorrow
over which | have been borne to posi-
ton so suitable tor others rather than
desirable for myself.
On Gratitude and confidence.
The circumstances under which
have been called for limited period
to preside over the destinies of the Re.
public, fill me with a profound sense OF
responsibility, but with nothing like
shrinking or apprehension.
On Territorial acquisition.
The apprehension of dangers from
extended territory, multiplied States,
accumulated wealth, and augmented
population, has proved to be unfoundrd
The stars upon yon banner have be.
come nearly three-fold their origina
number; your densely populated pos
sessions skirt the shores of two grea
oceans, and yet this vast increase of peo
pie and territory has not only shown 1t
self compatible with the harmonious &C
ton Of the states and federal govern
ment in their respective constitutional
spheres, but has afforded an additional
guaranty of the strength and integrity
of both. With an experience thus sug
gestive and cheering, my administra
ton will not be controlled by any tmit
forebodings of evil from expansion.
Indeed, it is not to be disguised tina
our attitude as nation and our posi-
ton on the globe render the acquis
ton of certain possessions not within
our jurisdiction em!nently importan
for our protection, if not in the tutur
essential for the preservation of thu
rights Of commerce and the peace of tn
world. Should they be obtained,
will be through no grasping spirit, Blu
with view to obvious national inter
est and security, and in manner entire
ly consistent with the srictest obser
vance of national faith.
On Keeping Clean Record.
| Intend that my administration shall
Lave no foul blot upon our fair record
I and trust may safely give the assur
ance that no act within the legitimat
scope of my constitutional control, vi
be tolerated on the part of any porto
of our citizens, which cannot challenc
a ready justification before the tribln
of the civilized world. An admin
tration would be unworthy of confaene
at home or respect abroad, should
cease to be influenced by the convictio
that no apparent advantage can be pn
chased at a price so dear as that Of ne
tonal wrongs or dishonor.
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AGE OF ANIMALS.

A bear rarely exceeds twenty years; a
dog lives twenty years: wolf, twenty;
f"X, fourteen or sixteen. The average
age OF cats is fifteen years: of a squirrel
or hare, seven or eight. Elephants have
been known to have lived to the great
age OF tour hundred years. When All.
exander had conquered Porus king of
INDIA, he took great elephant, which
had fought valiantly for the king, and
named him Ajax. dedicated him to the
sun, and let him go with this inscrip.
tlon-"A lexander the son of jupiter
hath dedicated Ajax to the SUM-" The
elephant was found with this inscr,p.
ton three hundred and fifty years after.
Pigs have been known to live TO the
age OF thirty years; the rhinoceros to fit.
ty. A horse has been known to live to
the age of seventy-two, but averages
twenty-five to thirty. Campls some.
times live to the age of one hundred
Stays ale long-lived. Sheep seldom ex.
coed the age oil ten. Cows live about
fiteen years. An Eagle died at V,-n-
ma at the age of one hundred and four
years; ravens frequently reach the age of
one hundred. Swans have been known
to live three hundred years; peIicans are
long-lived. A tortoise has been .nown
to live much above one hundred and
ninety years.-Granate Farmer.
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Original poetrp.
For The Cecil Wig.
Spirit Comm innings.

For The Cecil Wig.
Spirit Comm innings.
The smile has lett my lip, sister;
The tear -drop dims my eye;
All! yes, my heart is very sad,
And vet know not why, sister;
And yet know not why.
All day Pve joyous been, sister,
Thoughts came so glad and bright
But whittier are they fed, and why
Thus leave me sad Tonight sister;
Thus leave me sad tonight.
Perchance, Gould i, be so y sister
The thoughts that came to me
This morn-(ah! they were very SWEET
This eve have flown to thee, sister;
This eve have flown to thee.
But whence these sadder thoughts, sister,
Which hover round me now?
This morning, were they then with thee
Their shadow on thy brow' sister,
Their shadow on thy brow.
Yes, III believe 'tis so, sister.
And then when lam sad,
Twill comfort me to think that thus
Some loved one is made glad, sister;
Some loved one is made glad.
The midnight hour has struck, sister,
And my sad heart groweth light
With writing thee these sim pie rhymes;
Sweet dreams! a sweet Good Nigh, sister
Sweet drcams a sweet Good Nighi
ELLEN GREY.
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On Intervention.

Ofthe complicated European systems
of national pclity we have heretofore
been independent. From their wars,
their umults and anxieties we have been
happily almost entirely exempt. Whilst
these are confined to the nations which
gave them existence. and within their
Legitimate jurisdiction, they cannot et-
feet us except as they appeal 10 our SYM
/ pathies in the cause of human freedom
and universal advancement.
On ReWurls and Punishments.
Offices can he properly regarded only
in the light of aids for the accomplish
ment of these objects, and as occupancy
can confer no prerogative, nor importu-
nate desire for preierment any claim,
the public interest imperatively de-
mands that they be considered with
sole reference to the duties to be per-
formed.
Good citizens may we'll claim the
protection Of good laws and the benign
influence of good government, but the
clam for office is what the people OF
republic should never recognize. No
reasonable man of any party will eX-
pect the administration TO be as regard.
less of its responsibility and of the OBJ
vious elements of success, as to retain
persons known to be underline influence
of political hostility and partizan pref.
udlce lie positions which will require
not only severe labor but cordial coop
Grafton.
Having no implied engagements to
ratify, no rewards to b-stow, no resent
ments to remember, and no personal
wishes to consult in selections for off,
cial stations, shall fulfil this difficult
and delicate trust admitting no motive as
worthy, either of my character or posi-
ton, which does not contemplate an eff.
iicient discharge of duty and the best in
terests fmy country.
On the Union.
The sentiments now announce were
not unknown before the expression of
the voice which called me here. NV
own position upon this sub ect was clear
and unequlvocal, upon the record OF my
words and my acts, and it is only recur-
red to at this time because silence might
perhaps be misconstrued. With the
Union my best and dearest earthly
hopes are entwined; without it, what
are we individually or collectively
what becomes of the noblest field ever
opened for the advancement of our race
in religion, in government, in the arts,
and in all that dignities and adorns man
kind.
On the Compromise.
hold that the laws of 1850, common
ly called the compromise measures, are
strictly constitutional, and ought to be
unhesitatingly carried into effect. |
believe that the constituted authorities
of this republic are bound to regard the
rights OF the South in this respect as
they would view any other legal and
constitutional right, and that the laws
to enforce them should be respected nd
obeyed, not with reluctance encoura.
ged by abstract opinions as to their pro.
priety in different state of society, but
cheeriuIly and according to the deci
sions OF the tribunal TO which their eX.
position belongs. Such have been and
are my convictions, and upon them
shall act.
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Letter from Rising SUN.
RISING SUN, March 4th, '53.
Muddy Roads-Mad Dogs-The New Rail Road
Small Notes-.4moihcr Hermu-Maii Fail.
ure-Bad Behaviour az Church, &c.
p. C. RICKETTS,, EsQ.,-Dear Strive have
had good supply OF rain for some time past
and our roads are, in many places, almost i'm
pasSable. Bad roads however, we always look
for, in these parts, at this season owing to the
nature of the SOIL but the citizens of the lower
districts not laboring under the same inconve-
nience-do not think it proper that their Com.
missioners should vote for any extra allowanc,
| to our supervisors TO keep the roads in passabe
order.
| Some Of our neighborS have been alarmed by
| the appearance OF mad dogs among us. Several
dogs, hogs, &C., have been bitten by them
| One was killed on Saturday last short distance
above the village.
| The Rail Road excitement has reached the
| other side OF the Susquehanna, the surveyors
being now at work in Hartford county.
| do not think our citizens will pay mach re-
gard to the law prohibiting the passage of small
notes as they are still passing among us, in
| spite OF our wise legislators.
Should it be acceptable to your readers.
will give you shortly some account of hermit,
Cor sloth,) living about two miles north of us,
| who has been too long overlooked. This mod
ern DEMONSTRATING only the wisdom OF his
great prolotype-has lately commanded, (not
the great Alexander,) but the pines 10 stand out
Of his sunshine.
| Our great northern mail failed 10 arrive from
| Chestnut Level on Tuesday and Wednesday.
There were various conjectures as to the cause
OF the failure; some being so wicked as 10 con-
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D=The ways Of Advertising for a
wife are various bat perhaps thu fol-
lowing, mentioned by the Huh Adver-
tiser. Is the most ex'laoldinary:-A rus
tic. cesielns near the village of Kirby
u lder-Dale, wanting wife, provided
Aimself with large piacard, and print
ed upon ii, WANTED, woman to make
wife Of, with a little money, to 60 to
America" This he placed on his hat,
and planted himself IN from, of the
Church door on Sunday last, when the
congregation was leaving.
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On Loving.

The more tenderly and warmly one loves. so
much more docs he discover in himself defects
rather than charms, that render him not worthy
the beloved. Thus are our little faults first
made known to us, when we have assembled the
higher steps of religion. The more we satisfy
the demands of conscience, the stronger they
become. Love and religion are here like the
sun. BY mere daylight and lorchlisht, the air
of the apartment is pure and undisturbed by a
single particle; but let in sunbeam, and how
much dust and notes are lowering about.
p Richter.
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CIllrade.

"My First was dark DER earth and air,
As dark as she could be
The stars that gemmed her ebon hair
Were only two or three:
King Cole saw twice as many there
Asyo or could see.
sAway. King Cole, mine hostess said,
'Fagon and flask are dry;
Your nag is neighing in the shed,
For he knows a storm is nigh
She SET my Second on his head,
And she set it all awIy.
He stood uprigh, dpon his legs
Long life % good King Coles
with w'.e aad cinnamon. ale and eggs,
he oiled u silver bowl
He drained the draught 10 the very dregs,
And he called that draught my Whole"
YOU build up my first,
And my second pulldown,
And my second u nd Whole
lua bQsh crack wAeS they're brown
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Revenge,

Where lies the wisdom ofthat revenge which
recoils upon ones self Instead of getting the
better of your enemy, by offending your Maker
in revengins an injury, you give your enemy
the advantage of seeing you punished. II you
have the whole advantage, forgive; and then, if
he does not repent, the whole punishment will
fall upon him.
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Industry.

Every young man should remember the world
will honor industry. The vulgar and useless
idler. whose energies OF body aud mind are rust
ing for want OF occupation, may look with Sc"rn
upon the laborer engaged al his toll, but his
scorn is praise, his contempt honor.
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Political Power.

Demosthones, as Putarch relates, once sail,
that il, at the commencement of his public ca
reer, he had known what he afterwards learn
ed, of the miseries Of public life, and had been
shown two roads, one of them leading to an
early grave, and the other to political power,
he would have chosen the former.
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D-"Here's your money, dolt. Now
tell me why your scoundrelly master
wrote me eighteen letters about thai
contemplate sunni" said an exasprrated
debtor. "l'm sure, SIT, can't tell, but
ifyou'll excuse me, sir, think it was
because seventeen letters did>t fetch it,"
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Dancing.

Fcnelon observed to prizes; who was COM
planning to him of the dances of the peasantrv-
"My friend, neither you nor myself need TO
dance-we can be happy in our own way; but
if dancing makes those people happy who have
so few sources of enjoyment, why should they
MT darce2t'
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Beautiful Custom.

In Sweden, the first sheaf of the harvest is
preserved unlhreshed, and on Christmas eve it
is elevated upon a pole in the fields, for the win
ter birds 10 feast upon. The farmer who should
neglect to provide the Yulo-sheaf, at Christmas
eve, would confidently expect bad harvest on
the succeeding year; while his neighbors would
cons der him a bad man, and refuse TO assist
him if he should fall into trouble. This GER
tainly is not a bad superstition.
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"Nladame," said cross.te temper
ed physician to patient, eff women
were admitted to Paradise, their tongues
would make it purgatory' sand SOM.
physicians, if allowed to practice the r."
replied the lad y, "would soon make it
desert"
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humorous !tcnls.

~ There is schoomaster up town
who has an easy way Of teaching chill
dren to read. He tells them to skip ak
the long, jaw-cracking words, as they
are ONLY names Of foreign countries,
which they will never visit.
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Plant Well.

There is large and fertile space in every
mans life, in which might be planted the oaks
and fruit trees Of enlightened principle and viz
tnouS habit, which. growing up, would yield to
old age an enjoyment, a glory and shade.
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sSIllall.,

Remember, We who ridicule young man for
his parslmony, and stsmalize him as "Small."
that by and by he can afford to be generous
when you have nothing to give.
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IDOxfIlg.

He who is awake, may be doing somewhat:
re who is asleep, is receiving the relrtshmcnI
accessory To fit him for action; but the hours
spent in doing and slumbcIing, can hardly be
Ga | led existence,
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AyariCe.

Avarice in old age, says Cicero, is foolish;
for what can br more absurd than TO increase
our provisions for the load the nearer we ap-
preach to our journeys end.
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Two persons were born al the same place, al
the same moment of time. After an age of fit.
,y years, they both died, also at the same spot
and at the same instant, yet one OF them lived
one hundred days more than the other. How
was this possible 2
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Gtlrtt flistrllann.
Wrongs.

Wrongs may try good man, bnt can not i'm
print upon him false stamp. A man IN ear
nest finds means; if he cannot find, CT Gates them.
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Lines on Lines.

Curved is the line Of Beauty,
Straight is the line OF Duty;
Walk by the last. and thou wilt see
The other ever follow thee.
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WHOLE No Cos

snPra-mortal eloquence, his spirit velop-
ed in malestec, solemn gloom, as of the
spirit-land- Edgar! thou art in the
world Of shades .-KnickerJocher Mag.
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1u3'lss allO 1]rrplsritlrs.
"Some enigma, some riddle: come"
Shakespeare.
"Puzzled in mazes and perplexed."
addison.
Arithm eticaI Proposition.
How w as 1t?

Arrange the nine digits and the cypher, Sc
that their total addition shall be one hundred.
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UDo the .frow"s Of Fate slartle your Fea
her smile, yet more.
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SATURDAY MORNING MARCH IL 1853 =
up-G uuntrn Correspondence.

~Among the letters which the failure of
the mail prevented US from receiving in time
for our last issue, were the following:
Correspondence Of The Cecil Wing.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-03-21

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notice has gives, IFS, maturing.
IMPORTS OF FOREIGN DRY GOODS AT NEW YORK.
wsEK. 1854. 1859.
total .hrs~% S ~ mi he market ssss sssifs
r. PROM JANUARY /. .,., .s,.o.,
fois splsyd a. ~. ais
PHILADELPHIA March .FLoURcoainues stationary, with
sSy i S S1 al :,4
very it'd. whss, arriving
s. 'i 's ss
win further ., Of P.naylysna s9sie dull
si. are 10 81 al iqS sss for wHsk
sooS 49, Daiss HEd
BALTIMORE, March 10 .coTToN-Thers a
P G the Week s ss f;s & Tss
r p ssS s ssS s r s I%
sr last weekly Ia. during G 6e
s s
&c p Bsnsss brought 900
s S d,%ip S M.a e ' @ aha S M
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Common a va Brown ss01 and Fins Brown II 5os There
doing stock
quote Inferior Ohio % food Common Mdng s4s
good sGGls; WAppery s015;
$O6 The The III bids Marylatnj
bhJ Ohio and bids Ken,uckytaa 400 hh1
this limited the
hhds Orleans u
ne The market
MOASSESTbss little this
change Of 2s2 hds 10
We note ash Of 500 b New Orleans 2gA
SOC y gallon.
CINCINNATI FLOUR-Quet; small 7AGl
% u.s.. WIIlSkYSales
nactiye the only sales
RESuiet; Molsases
at 446g5%c y ID.