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VOL. XVEHH..--NO. 4.
MR. CALHOUN ON CUBA.

Mr.. Fcnabc, of n. G. recently delivered in the
House, speech ag inst the annexation of Cuba,
in which he referred to Mr.. Calhoun's opinions
as follows:
"And here sir, would with pious and revc-
rental care perform Il duty which owe to the
memory of 4 distinguished statesman, whose un-
clouded and unequalled mind constantly reflected
upon and studied the interests of his country
generally, and his section in particular-whose
pure heart to its latest throb was filled will love
TO his country, and whose matured judgment
made him the safest guide. refer to the great
South Carolnian, who, but two days before his
DEATH charged me. that should he he misrepre-
sentcd upon this subject, to give to the world
his true opinion. 1t has been said that Mr.. Col
houn was in favor Of the annexation Of Cuba;
that he was for annexation at all events. This
is not true. | feel bound by 4 promise made to
him to correct the statement. He said if Cuba
ever comes to us, it must be by treaty, honora-
bic and satisfactory to both countries otherwise
it is forbidden fruit to the United States. This
was said i'll reference to the indirect mode of &C.
quiring it BY annexation after revolution, rem
dered successful chiefly by adventures from
this country. The conversation related to an in
tervicw with certain persons, Inhabitants of
Cuba, who called upon him Il few days before.
gentleman now present in this House was
with me when they called on Mr.. Calhoun wc
rose to leave the room, he requested us to re-
main and witness the conversation. They spoke
to him of the expected revolution and the opera
tions of General Lopez; he said what we now
all know to be true Gentlemen, you are mis-
taken Cuba is not ripe for revolution her peo-
pie are not ready for such state of things, and
if Lopez invades Cuba, tho enterprise will be a
failure; and tell you, that under no circum-
stances can this Government be complicated
with this revolution" ue often said to me,
Cuba from her stuaiion can never be alienated
to any other power than the United States, and
Spain, the owner, is the best stakeholder; Z; best
for us and best for the world. Nothing but un.
avodable necessity could justify force in taking
it. The purchase is improbable, and we now
have most Of the commercial advantages without
the expense of administering the government.
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An IMPORTANT DIscovERY-A scientific cor
respondent of the New York Courier has made
an important discovery In votaic electricity,
which may be practically applied TO the cure of
weak nerves. 1t is this:
elf a cylindrical piece of zinc is placed near
the top of broom-handle, and another about
fifteen inches below, connection being made be-
tween the two by means of a wire, a person
taking hold Of the top piece with the right hand,
while the left Is placed on the copper or lower
piece, forms roltaic circle, which becomes
powerful the more the broom is used. The
hands must be without gloves, so that the metals
are in contact, and the windows of the room
should be open when the broom is used, so as to
admit the air freely The discovery is invalua-
bic to females in a weak state for want Of active
life, and for males it can be applied to axe
handles"
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your wages Iatriy, 49,, ::
Lambert, who remembered his clerks tide!i.
ty and capacity was becoming soflencd.
This is new thing, however. But pre-
sumo you have been using your money ad,
vantageously"
''l have tried to make a Christian use Of
it, answered Charles, coolly.
"ilavc You been dealing in stocks =
"No sir.
".Ah, you lost confidence in me, and
thought proper to put your money into other
hands"
81 have neither made investments nor
loans" said Charles, with peculiar smile,
"what snail funds could command | have
used"
"Iour'
"Ycs sir"
Z. bless me, Charles! I thought you a
stca,iy ycuug man; and how can you have
consumed your cnlre salary am unable to
conceive"
"And | presume should be unable to
explain it to your satisfaction, sir. 1t is a
subject which it can avail nothing to con.
verse upou. If you get a man in my place
Immediately, should be willing TO save you
the trouble of inStrurting him in the state OF
Your business"
CcrtainIy-if you plcase-and you shall
be paid"
al did not make the offer, expecting re.
mnacr.!ion. trust that have kept my
accounts in such manncr that it will not
require half an hour to make an intelligent
man understand the entire business"
"Charlcs," exclaimed Mr.. Lambert, al
dislike TO part with you SO. We have al
WAYS agreed until this time"
"Six months ago" replied Chas. Burch-
ard, Z" this family in No. 23 could not pay
their quarters rent had orders to turn
them into the street. ! did not do it,
But-but the rent was paid"
You permitted me to give them a few
days grace; you permitted this on my pro
mise to see that the rent was paid. You arc
rght-t was paid; the next quarters rent
was paid. At present, they cannot pay
knowing the condition Of the family, can
not follow your instructions"
Well" said Mr. Lambert, hardening
uiiilSctI, L nave Iuics Will TeSdia ~ Hti
sons in my employ, which nothing can in
ducc me to break. Justice is my motto. il
is good one shall! stand by it,
Mercy is better one, sometimes" re
piled Charles. softly "Justice is admira
bic in all-but, mercy in the powerful i;
godike."
Thus Mr. Lambert parted with his faith
full clerk. Another took the place of Chas
Burchard aud the latter was without situ
alton.
About the first business Mr. Carol, the
new clerk, attended to, concerned the poo
family in No. 23.
"'l'hey vacate the premises immediate
w." he said to Mr.. Lambert. " But there
is some mystery about that family the,
made ailusions to yourself which | was un
able to understand
"To mel"
"Yes sir; they spoke of your kindness t'
them,
"My kindness Mr., Lambert colored.
"The woman is an invalid," said Mr.
Carol.
"The man is fne.looking, intellectual
person, With thin cheeks, broad pale fore
head, and bright expressive eyes. lie has
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of the patent right; but, sir a manufacturing
company are ready to negotiate with me
for my machine, and in Il very short time
shall be able to pay my debts"
Mr.. Lambert had hitherto regarded his
tenant as visionary. lie did not look like
one he did not speak like one. The thought
struck Mr.. Lambert that he might after all
be able to pay his rent.
81 have concluded that might as well
permit YOU to remain here short time
louger--althongf am myself pressed for
money!" he said, with a thoughtful air.
My dear sir" exclaimed Mr.. Ward
"this is favor | had no right to expect
Notwithstanding all you have done for us:
but am sincerely grateful. We are going
into miserable house, where we did not
anticipate residing more than two or three
weeks, OF until find my funds coming in;
and il we can remain here, you shall be no
loser by the operation. Your debt | con.
slider sacred; those many bencfits shall never
be forgotten"
Benefits, am not aware that you arc
much indebted to nc
You are pleased to say so-but for two
quarters rent you gave me receipts in full,
relying on my honor Cor payment at some
future time. | have also received sums to
aid me in prosecuting my invention. lhave
at no time doubted bnt they came from
YOU"
Mr.. Lambert pressed his forehead with
his hands After pause he said:
And why, may ask--why did you
give me credit"
Excuse ue for mentioning the subject,
said Mr.. Ward, with emotion, :. but although
you parted in anger from your sister"
SIR exclaimed Mr. Lambert, starting
and changing color.
Z" Hers was pardonable offence" saic
Mr.. Ward. "She declined marrying the
man whom you chose for her husband. Yor
disowncd her; you have never met her since
But this was years ago, and | knew yor
could not cherish resentment so long"
"My God" cried Mr. Lambert, "wha
do you mean! lhavc heard nothing Of her fo
twenty years. know not what has become
her her
Mr. Ward fixed his eyes upon his land
lord in speecbless astonishncnt.
Is i, possible :" he murmurcd; care yo'
serious -
"Upon my soul have made inquire!
for Mary, without success. Ihave supposed
her dead p'
"rhen these benefits have not been be
slowed because"
:" Sir, know nothing Of what you say.
die with suspense! Ify you know anything
of Mary, tell me what has become Of her"
The tenants eye looked scarchingly ant
earnestly into the landlords face then tax
Ing him by the arm, he led him dcliberatel,
and softly into another room.
There was pale, thin woman sitting il
an arm chair She started on seeing thu
two men enter, and uttered faint cry o
surprise
"My brother"
"Mary" gaspcd Mr.. Lambert; "can
be my sister!'
"Your sister and my wifep'
An hour later, Mr.. Lambert might hav
been seen entering Charles Burchard's lodg
ing. The young man was at heme. Witt
surprise lie greeted his late employer. The
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latter was apparently excited by the occur
renee of some recent event.
"Young man." said lie, 81 have learned
in what way you have used your salary lol
the past year"
:Sir!" -.
"Sou have compromised mc; | Go moi
wish to blame you; but you should not have
left the Ward family to suppose the money
they received came from me. You paid
their rent, and gave them receipts in my
name"
"And do they know it !' cried Charles.
"Why should they, notl Why did you
not act openly with themav -
al had no thought that you would l'e in.
jured by being suspected of helping .m,
aud had my reasons for not wishing to be
knowp as the author Of the benefits" said
Charles, blusIing.
"I demand your reasons"
"The truth is, I.must confess it, I-Ihope
some day to marry Mary Ward @
"Ah!-"
4" She is worthy girl, sir"
But this is no reasonr' exclaimed Mr..
Lambert
"WeIl, then, you must know, sir, had I
advanced money to the family opcuy," said
Charles, recovering his selfpossession, ard
his face ;bcamfng with fraukness, there was
a possibility that might be suspected OF
unworthy motives. Aud again, even had it
been otherwise, aud could have won Miss
Ward, as would have wished to winher,
she might have loved me more from sense
of gratitude than for myself; and | would
not have bought her love. AS it is, II
hope she loves me for what am, and that
she will accept my hand, when am in a po.
sition to support wife, =,
"Charles." said Mr.. Lambert, pressing:
the young mans hand, "I honor you! You
have acted noby. Return to your sitaatiosa
you shal,have the entire control OF my byi,
sincss your salary shall be doubled" = =
;, 4" But Mr.. Carol" .
~ " He is not permanently engaged. / wilE
procure place for him. Charles YOU must'
come back! IL confess have acted wrong.
in this matter Totcll you secret, Charles,
Mrs. Ward ismy own sister! !" :.
g, You'd sister,"
"a do not wonder at your astonishmcnt;
butt cannot equal mine, when learned the
fact this morning. dstlaimed all -eonuec-
ton with her twenty years ago. heca"sH sh"
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Uup ngul the sUiuie' .....' a..
whcrI 'ne o(them, who was trumpeter, drank
so much that he could not stand up. His
cumnanionS, not wanting him in the room,
carried him ont of doors and laid him down
beside the house 20 get cool and sober. The
The trumpetcr laid there and went 20 sleep,
when q 'hyena came along, and thinking
him dead, began to carry him away, so as
to make meal Of him undisturbed. twas
some time before the man awokc so as to
know the danger of his situation. When he
did so, he found himself on the back Of a
hyena, which was making off towards the
mountain with him as fast as possible. Be-
ing horror struck at finding himself in the
power of the lerocious beast, his fear brought
him to his senses, and scizing his trumpet
which hung around his neck, he sounded
an alarm. The beast, thinking he had only
a dead man, was as much frightened at the
sound of the trumpet as the man was at his
situation; so, dropping bis prey, they scam
percd away from each other as fast as pos
siblc. 1t is not probable that any other man
but the trumpetcr would have escaped so
easily.
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FILLING TEETtI OVER EXPOSED NERvEs.-Dr.
S. p. Hullihen, of Wheeling, Virginia, has dis
covered a method whereby the cavities of teeth
over exposed nerves may by successfully plug
ged. 1t is this: The diseased parts Of the tooth
are removed to make it apparent that the nerve
is exposed. The fang is then perforated through
the gum into the nerve cavity. The opening
should be Of about the size Of 4 small knitting
needle its object is 10 open the blood vessels of
the nerve, which will at once be known by the
flow of arterial blood The cavity of the tooth
may then be filled without the least fear of pain
or i'll consequences. The plan has been success
fully practiccd in great number of cases. Hith-
crto a tooth having an exposed nerve could not
be filled and prevent pain and toothache. So
says the Scientific American.
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DOUBTFUL THEOLOGY.

The Cleavcand Herald tells the follow
ing 4 friend, whom we shall call Pat, for
short, tells a good one upon himself. "Whcn
but an idle boy" he was called upon one
day, in Il country school, and the question
suddenly propoundrd to him by the peda.
goguc, Patrick, how many gods are therc?'
Pat was not a distinguished theologian
then, and years had made him "no better
very fast in such matters, but he promptly
responded" three, sir"
Take your seat!" Numbered the mas
ter, and if in five minutes, you don't an
swer correctly, Ill welt you"
The probationary period passed, and Pat
taking the floor, hesitalingly stated the mum.
Der OF gods at "f.fve, sir" lie received
the promised welting," and 4 reprimand to
his scat for ten minutes further consideration
Ten minutes up, and Pat was up too
and, satisfied that he hadn't fixed the mum.
ber sufficiently high before, he shouted
"there's ten, sirw He saw the ferule des.
cending, and, boiling out OF the door, cleared
five rail fence, and broke like a quarter
horse, across the fields.-Panting with exer.
ton, he met lad with book under his
arm, and with the look of one who des.
crbcd the "pursuit of knowledge under diff.
ficulties >
"Whcre are you going? 2" said Pat
"To school, yonder," was the reply.
You are-aro yous" said Pat, quickly
how many gods arc there ?"
"Two," answered the boy.
"Wcll, you'd better go down there
You'll have good time with your two
gods. | just left there with ten, and thai
warn't enough to save me from the darndes
licking you ever heard Of"
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AS if thy welcome step Was nigh,
lie crows cxultingly.

AS if thy welcome step Was nigh,
lie crows cxultingly.
In yain-he finds the welcome vain,
And turns his glance IN mine,
So earnestly, that Yet again
His form unto my heart | strain,
That glance is 50 like thine.
Thy task is done, we miss :hec here;
Whcre'er thy footsteps roam;
No heart will spread such kindly cheer,
No beating heart, no listening ear,
Like these will wait thee home.
Aha, alnrs the crisp walks f;..t,
That wsll-known step doth come,
The bolt is drawn-the gate is past,
The babe is wild with JOY at last,
\ thousand welcomes home.
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toll and study, his years of service for his
country, mcrcI y for the remuneration! Did
he accept and so faithfully perform his duties
as chief magistrate OF the most independent
nation on the globe for wealth? MOI his
motives were as pure as his prcccpts. and he
has left name as pure and us noble, and
beloved, as he has character without stain
or Flemish, worthy example for all to fol-
| low i. G.. l..
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TIE CASE orrnE GENERAL ARMSTRONG.
by the late news from Europe, inlorma.
ton has been received Of the rendition OF
an award by Louis Napoleon, in the matter
of the celebrated claim, made by our gov
crnmcnt, against that of Portugal, for in
Identification for the loss Of the American
privateer, General Armstrong, in 1914, and
which award has been adverse to the claim,
and in favor of Portugal The General
Armstrong belonged to Capt. Reid, of New
York who claimed an indemnity of $780,
600, and in 1916 the Secretary OF State, Mr..
Clayton, and the Portuguese Minister, on
behalf of their respective governments,
agreed to submit the whole matter to the
arbitration of Louis Napoleon, the then
President of France. That parsonage has
since then been made one Of the reignng
monarchs of Europe, aud his decision, as
stated above, is against the United States.
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ONLY AN AcoUAISTASCE.-A clergy
man few days in the country, reading the
burial service over deceased corpse, when
he came to the words, This our brother,
&C., forgot whether the deceased wrs a man
or woman Turning to one Of the mourn
ers, who happened to be an Irishman, he
asked him is this brother or sister! Meth
err one nor the otber," answered Pat, it
was only an acquaintance, your honor"
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LOUIS NAPOLEON is said to be deeply ias-
cnated with a beautiful Spanish lady Of
rank, who is supposed to entertain the am.
bilious hope OF becoming Empress, instead
of the Princess Nasa.
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REMAINS OF Mis-. GEN. TAYLoE.-The re-
mains of Mrs. Taylor, who died at Baton Rouge
La., arrived at Louisville on the 2]st ult., il
charge of Major Bliss, and was inferred in tn.
family burial ground in Jefferson county.
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Charleston, January |, 1858.

CUPID IN Mister Jonny o.
Connor, was man of no honor, went out
with Miss Brady, nice little lady, and
treated to brandy, and sponge cake and can
dy, and to more things as dainty and kisses
SO plenty. But at length the sad fellow,
grew arttuly mellow; and as he was walking
and kissing and talking with pretty Miss
Brady, the nice little lady, purse full OF
rhiuo, 1--WE wish it was ours oh } he whipped
from her pocket, and cleared like Il rocket,
But soon he was taken, while tracks he was
making, and lodgings assigned him, where
Justice might f"d him. But the maid on
the morrow, came forward in sorrow, her
little heart heaving, and tears her eyes leav,
ing, and begged that "his Honor" would
pity poor Conner; to which he assented
as Conner repented; when off went the
couple, with limbs mighty supple, and left us
presuming that maiden so blooming, herself
to life Of much trouble was booming; for
Jonny the bockhead who picked the maids
pocket, when married I'm thinking will whip
her like winking.
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A patch of cotton has been matured in the
Sacramento Valley, California, in ninety-two
days. Mr.. Colby, who raised it, will, in Fe bru-
ary sow large field, and make tia permanent
business. Tea, sugar-cane, figs, rice, and cotton
have been raised thus far by experiment, proving
that the soil and climate are adapted to the cul-
ture of each of them.
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"My son, what did you bite your broth
er for2 Now / have to whip you. Don't
YOU remember the Golden Rule taught
youl If you wouldn't like to have your
brother bite you, you should not bite him .
clio mother get out with your whip
PIN. Remember the Golden RGle yourself
If you wouldn't like for me to lick you, ii
isn't right for YOU to lick me-
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"I sEE," said a young lady. "that some
stationcrs advertise blank declarations Tor
sale. | wish could get one"
Why" asked her mother"
"Because ma, Mr. Green is too modest
to ask me to marry him, and perhaps If |
could fill up blank declaration with the
question he would sign it"
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"" LET your promises be sincere, and with
in the compass Of your ability.
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It is because the STATISTICS ol tne reform
have not been circulated among our people,
and by them carefully pondcred. With this
information it would be seen that this great
movement, through all its Successes and re-
verscs-through dark days and bright days,
has been steadily progressive; that though
here and there the work has for n time been
checked, yet upon the whole it has ad-
vanced-lhat the current is still stronger
than the ripple on the surface-that the
broad stream still flows on with slow, deep,
solemn strength. Why is it, too, that the
great mass of our citizens remain so un-
concerned and inactive in relation to this
suhicct9 1t is because they have formed,
as vet, no just conception of the magni-
tudc of the evil we arc laboring to suppress.
Let the eyes of our people be once opened
to the workings of the unrig ghteous system
which is booming hundreds every year
among us, to all the mi<eres of drunk.
ards life, and to all the hopclessness Of a
drunkard's death-let them take the full
guage and dimensions of the giant evil, and
we believe it will be difficult matter to
put them to sleep again, while the soil Of
our beloved State is polluted by the foul
presence OF the only enemy she has ever
permitted to trille with the rights and lives
of her citizens" 1t is to furnish this iulor-
nation, by the publication and distribution
of tracts, and the support of the periodical
press devoted to the advocacy of tempe
rance principles aud tho dissemination of
authenticated facts, that this Society was or
ganized. And it is to enable this Society
cflectuaIIy to carry out the important object
of its institution, that an earnest appeal is
now made to the friends of good order and
sound morals in South Carolina, to aid in Il
work so frauglrt with blessings to the State.
On behalf of the Board OF the State lem.
perance Puplication Society.
rI,ITDDED H,x,,,,,.
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IMrATlEScE.-We never could understand
says the Fayetteville Observer, why it is, that
Members of the Legislature and of Congress in-
variably become 81 impatient to get away from
their duties just when those duties most require
their presence Be the session two months,
three months, or nine months, the members will
cheerlully stay one month and twenty-five days
or two months and twenty-five days, or eight
months and twenty-five days, during which but
little is done except to prepare business TO be
acted on; but it requires cart rope to keep
them in their places for the last five days, in
which the business is actually perfected. Now
if they would absent themselves for five or ten
days in the early part of the session, perhaps
nobody would he loser. But member who
consents to go to q Legislative body at all (and
We admit that it is great tax upon any one
who is fit for the plarc,) should make up his
mind to stay till the work is finished.