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this free KepuDi.v, III than -
mother of Andrew Jackson"

New MARRIAGE TRAp.-The British gor-
ernment is trying to hire the corvicts at
Van Dieman's Land to get married, by pro-
missing them freedom, as reward for their
hardihoood in undertaking that hazardous
enterprise. 1t is said that all the old maids
and bachelors on the island are embracing
the opportunity to change their condition,
by marrying handsome young thieves and
vagabonds of either sex. Some of The cum
ming rogues, however, will not swallow the
matrimonial hook even when it is baited
with such sweet morsel as liberty. A SIM
liar government policy was adopted once be-
fore in England. When man was con.
victed of certain offences, and sentenced to
be hung at tyburn, if any lady could be
found willing to espouse him under the gal
lows, he was forthwith pardoned end set at
liberty, the marriage being considered pun
shment enough. On one occasion, when
Jack Ketch was about to perform his office
on certain criminal, lady stepped forth
from the crowd and offered to take him for
better or worse. The poor fellow looked at
her, then at the cord, hesitated for Il mo.
ment, and finally expressed his determination
in the following distich:-
"Long nose, sharp chin:
Tie the rope, hangman !"
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%, 1858.
ENCOURAGEMENT FOR POOR BOYS.

II is singular fact that the sons of the
wealthy and fashionable seldom ever are
able to fill the places Of their parents. They
become vain, idle, dissipated fops, and at
tend to everything else except their own
proper, mental moral and physical develop.
ments. Instead of attempting to rise upon
their orn good character and capabilities,
they are content to rest upon the reputation
of their family and ancestry. They become
an excresceuce upon the body polite and
but too often, sink into the grave, degraded
disgraced How much all this is owing to
the defective training and character of the
mothers, we pretend not to say. One thing
is certain that young men whose mothers do
their duty by exercising a judicious control
seldom if ever turn out badly. They may
not be brilliant, but they will at least be
respectable members of society. How ia
the mother may impart her own traits and
peculiarties to her children may be judged
by the following anecdote related by the
Rev. Dr.. Hawks, of New York, in lecture
which he delivered before the Historical
Society Of that city:
Among those who formed part of the
settlement during The revolutionary struggle,
was a poor widow, who having buried her
husband, was left in poverty, with the task
upon her hands of rearing three sons; Of
these, the two eldest, ere long, fell in the
cause of their country, and she struggled
on with the youngest as the best she could.
After the fall of Charleston. and the disas-
trous defeat of Col. Bulord, of Virginia, by
Tarlton, permissions was given to some
four or five American females to carry
necessaries and provisions, and administer
some relief to the prisoners confined on
board the prison ship and in the jails OF
Charleston. This widow was one Of the
volunteers on this erraad of mercy. She
was admitted within the city, and braving
the horrors of pestilencc, employed herself
to the extent of her humble means, in allie
Waiting the deplorable suferings of her
countrymen.. She knew what she had to
encounter before she went; but, notmith-
standing, went bravely on. Her message Of
humanity having been fulfilled, she left
Charleston on her return; but alas her ex-
posure to the pesticnlial atmosphere she
had been obliged to breathe, had planted in
her system the seeds of fatal disease, and
ere she reached her home, she sank under
;,a g'..r,. or Dr;-c: rfc"or. :. brave martyr to
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Geleet 4)o.fttlJ,
THE DAYS THAT ARE Pas 4 1

We will not dcplore them, the days tlkf are past;
The gloom of misfortune. is oyer themfast.
They were heightened BY sorrow and sul'ied b,
care,
Their grcfs were too many, theirJsys were too
rare; s5.t5s&
Yet know that their shadows are on;1s no more.
Let us welcome the prospect that briaatens before
We have cherished fair hopes, ws5have plotted
brave schemes,
We have lived till we find sillaaige rs dreams
Wealth has melted like snow that aspcd in the
hand,
And the steps we have climbed hasey departed like
sand,
Yet shall we dcspond, while Of healih unbereft,
And honor, bright homer, and freedom are left
O. shall we despond, while the paessof time
Yet open before us theis records sublime,
While books lend their treasures Haf,il;ng, which
Have been our high solace when colnpass'd BY i'll;
While humanity whispers such truths inthe ear
As it sGltens the heart, like sweet nlfsc, to hear
o. shall we despond, while with gisiOn still free.
We can gaze on the sky, and esfarth, and the
sea; +islsy; ash
While the sunshine can waken q bltst of delight
And the stars arc a joy and glOfyat night;
While each harmony running Ethrdagh nature can
raise
In spirits the impulse of gladnssss and praise!
O! let us no longer then vainly lamont .'-'
Over scenes which have faded, .a.ssdays that arc
spent;
But BY faith unforsakcn, unawsdS misehance,
On hopc's waving banner still fixs&be our glance;
And should fortune prove cruel false to the last
Let us look to the future and NOT the past
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"Long nose, sharp chin:
Tie the rope, hangman !"

BuRY1YG MONEY BY TIE ARABS OF THE
DEsERr.-Dr. ]. V.C. Smith, in recent
lecture on Palestine, alluded to the follow.
ing circumstance: The Sheiks, or Arab
Chiefs, are in the habit of burying their
treasures in the sands of the desert; no
matter what it is, an American half.eagle or
tin box, anything which they wish to pre-
serve secure, they at once repair to the
desert, and deposit it where none but them
selves can hope to find it. When the Doctor
visited the Dead Sea, he hired three Shelks
to accompany him as guides and protectors; ;
he gave five dollars to each, besides the
present always necessary at the close OF
bargain; the Sheiks went Immediately out
into desert place to deposit their money;
Some of these Arabs live to be one hundred
and twenty-five years old they continue to
bury their wealth as long as they live; they
are reputed to be wealthy because they
have much wealth buried; yet increase OF
riches make scarce any difference in their
indulgence or mode of life. In their OLD
age they forget where the articles are de-
posited and die without ever leaving any.
Thing for their children. 1t is supposed that
not less than million of dollars in value is
thus buried annually, and the time will come
when the searching for and recovering of
this hidden wealth will be an extensive and
profitable business. The address was an
exceedingly interesting and instructive one,
and listened to by rs many as could gain
admittance to the house.-Boston Traveller.
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the twiukling stars!
And our four black horses pranced galley
and still the snow shrieked and cracked be
neatl. the runners hoofs and as we flew on
wand dark fences seemed jagged lines traceo
upon the white ground.
Still Lizzie, in the midst Of all this mirth
sat motionless aud silent on tie bottom ol
the sleigh.
Thus we arrived at D. r drove
up to the hotel, where the ball was to be, in
grand style wheeling the four blacks into s.
beautiful circle, and bringing the sleigh within
half an iuch of the steps. Jus: at that time
our merry voices were pouring forth the
stirring tones of the Canadian boatman's
song," which to my ear had never sounded
so beautiful, and grand, and full of soul
stirring melody as on that winter night
do not like to hear it now. Ever since il
brings that scene vividly before me, and fills
my soul with sadness Oh, memory! how
dost thou by one link, drag up from the dark
gulf of the past the endless chain ofioys and
SORROWS, forged in the fiery furnace ofyouth
Its clanking falls heavily upon my heart
like the solemn sound of Sabbath bells!
Our song ceased with the chime of sleigh
bells! Our merriment had protected us
against the cold, and it was no great matter
to overcome the numb sensation which sit
ting long in one position had produced; and
we rose upon our feet. Youths leaped to
the steps, and with playful complaints of be,
ing frozen, the girls, with their assistance did
the same, with one exception. Lizzie sat
still.
"Lizzie," said William.
There was no reply.
"She is asleep" said one Of the gIrls
gaily.
"l'll risk that in the noise we made !" ex.
claimed another.
"She is making beieve~ said William
pcevishly. "She is only waiting for me to
get out of the way. Well I'll hurnor her
Fred, be so good as to escort her in when
she is ready"
And William to show himself independent
Il have always supposed-walkcd proudly
Into the hotel.
"Come, Lizzie w' exclaimed Ellen V
impa,iently, eve are waiting for you"
"She is actually asleep said |. "She
would not act SO, am sure, if she was not
Take hold of her"
Ellen shook her companions shoulder
The Lilly dropped the more. Ellen pushed
aside the thick veil, aud eudeavored TO raise
her head.
"She won't wake upT she exclaimed
half frightened.
"rhere is something wrong," mutteree
r, who had given the reins to the ostler
al am afraid " said Ellen, starting back
"I-I--thnk she has tainted y
F. bounded into the sleigh. saw
him tear the thick glove from his hand, ane
lay his palm on Lizzie's face. A suppressed
exclamation escaped his lips; no more ant
lifting the Lilly in his arms as if she had beer
an infant, he bore her hastily into the hotel
a vague terror had come over me. he
lieve feared the worst. Uncertainty made
horror more horrible. heard r cal
for help the moment he entered the hall, ant
being wholly beside myself with fear, rush
ed into the public parlor. met William
C. near the door.
"There is something the matter with Liz
ze," | articulated
Either my words or my manner conveye'
fearful meaning to Williams heart. Laugh
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I "Well, Fred will keep you warm He
understands ii! Ha! ha! do your duty,
Fred"
And William took his seat with the driver.
| set down by Lizzie's side.
Too gallant to allow Williams sugges.
tions to pass without taking advantage of it,
let my arm gently glide around the Lilly.
She as gently repulsed me and heaving a
sigh, took care of my unruly arm. was
sorry had not put it where it belonged at
first. Lizzie was nevertheless inclined to
tlirt.
tried to talk with her without meeting
with much encouragement towards soclabIl-
it's; and | was not at all sorry when William
finally returned to take his seat.
heard him whisper to Lizzie; but she
answered him very briefly. thought she
must be very angry with him to be so silent
"Are you cold now!" he asked.
"Not now"
"Why dou't you talk then!"
al don't feel like talking" answered Liz.
zie in low tone.
You are angry with me {"
al am not angry; Wil.iam!'
Displeased!' "
Lizzie made no reply.
"Wrll, if you are" said William between
his teeth, al can't help it. 1t is impossible
for me TO please you always. You are con-
,inually getting angry with me about trifes.
When you get over it just let me know
always thought William was little cru
el. lie turned to Jane H, and began
to converse with her in the gayest tone he
could command. Still Lizzie said nothing.
She only sighed.
Once more endeavored to draw her into
conversation; but she scarcely answered
me. Observing my object, William put his
face to hers, and said with slight laugh
care you pleased yet!'
She made no reply; but seated herselfin
a more comfortable position in the bottom
of the sleigh.
"Let her pout," laughed William. g. | am
used to it. She'll get over it soonest if you
leave her alone
must confess was partly ofhis opinion,
and thinking Ihad done all duty demanded,
resolved to follow his advice. | did not
speak to the Lilly again. She sat motion
less aa,! s,as 90 i',c hc:ton' of the sleigh.
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ter died on his lips. Mirth faded from his
countenance. He became deathly pale.
With izuie {" he nasnad

ter died on his lips. Mirth faded from his
countenance. He became deathly pale.
"With Lizzie (" he gasped.
Making strong effort to appear self.
possessed in the presence of the crowd which
pressed around me, | said" think she is
dying"
A cry of CONSERVATION quivered on every
lip. Only William was silent No direction
was heedcd to lead him to the Lilly. AL
ready crowd pressed around her Indicating
the spot where she lay in the arms of those
who were endcavoring to restore sensation.
1t was too late
heard murmur fall from the ashy lips
of Jane H, who had penetrated the
throng, and obtained view Of her compan.
ion.
"Frozcn to deathp'
Dizzy and faint turned away. For
moment seemed staggering under horrid
dream. The walls reeled around me. CAST
ly faces and spectral forms f1uated before my
vision in a mist.
My perfect consciousness was restored by
seeing Il pale figure approach, with wild ges-
tlres OF despair. 1t was William! His face
was haggarcd; never saw counteuance
s. full OF grief unutterabe He wrung his
hands aud muttered-
Lizzie Lizzie!'
That was ALL took him by tile hand. |
e ,deavored to say something hardly know
to lessen his grief-bnt he
pushed me from him with u desperate ges-
tire, and falling heavily upon a chair with
his hands clasped ferccly to his brow, groan-
9 aloud.
How deeply was the terror Of that night
stamped into my young aud inexperienced
heart! How vividly the scene flashes now
upon my soul! Once more seem 10 gaze
on the pale face of the Lilly as she lay i'll
the,cod embrace Of death, still beautiful in
the nnagnifcence of her ballroom dress
Oh the vain and hollow heart Of youth |!
Not even the fate of one so young and fair
could check the mad pulse Of mirth, or i'm
press serious thought upon the gay beings
who had met to celebrate the death of All.
other year! The music pealed forth its JOY
Gus tones; the dance went on the ballroom
resounded with gayety; and in another
chamber lay the corpse Of the beautiful and
young; and there we, her grief-stricken
r.innds poured forth our lamentations over
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ses ct ,,,si.!ng WHEN ope-ntiYns r"n be
uireu al S4v per :..on' Il2.:2 .:...!s s.ii pay
but not before and am satisfied that in
few years the placer diggings will be ex-
hausted, and California will be entirely de-
pendant upon her quartz mines and agricul-
tural resources.
The valleys of the Sacramento and San
Joaquin will always yield more hay than
can be consumed in the whole State, be-.
sides supporting immense herds OF cattle !;
but being subject to inundation, they can
never be cultivated to advantage.
There are, however, other valleys nearer
the Pacific, as we'll as some OH the East,
that are extremely fertile, and produce every
vegetable in the greatest perfection. have
seen cabbage heads that weighed thirty five
pounds, and beets and radishes rs large.
Barley and oats are the natural products Of
the soil, and wheat grows in great perfec-
ton without irrigation. The whole of this
country, hills and valleys, in the summer is
one immense flower garden. Tulips, prim-
roses, lupins, and all the labiate flowers, as
well as hundred others, grow in the great
est perfection.
The climate in the mountainous part of
the State is too warm during the day to be
pleasant. The nights are always cool. On
the bay, and particularly at San Francisco,
the climate is delightful, and would be the
finest in the world if it were not for western
winds that prevail there during the summer
months. The temperature is delightful,
being seldom cold enough to render fire
necessary, and never warm enough for sum-
mer clothing to be comfortable.
Professional men abound in this country,
particularly lawyers. Some of them have
done well, as well as some physicians; but
the majority are barely making a living, and
some not even that much. am practising
in San Francisco, with fair prospects before
me, there being little competition in surgery.
have no doubt of doing well. having five
thousand dollars certain-being Physician
to The State Marine Hospital.
good saw mill is the best property in
this country, being sure to pay.
am truly, yours, Ii. ID. i.
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caT,rFopNa AS TITS.


The following letter which we find in ou
drawer, clipped from the Carolinian proba
bly,, will be found interesting to those who
desire to know something practical ane
true about the great gold diggings of the
West"
SAN FRANCISCO.
DEAR COLONEL: When we parted,
promised to write to you as soon as be,
came sufficiently acquainted with the coun'
try to give you satisfactory account OF the
resources, ETC., Of the country. Having
been unable to hold a pen for many months,
OF course could not comply.
The mineral region of California is en-
tirely unfit for agriculture, except for the
growth of barley, the plains being destitute
of sufficient water for irrigation.
The rivers are rapid, having made their
way through successive ranges of noun.
tains with high banks, upon which scarcely
an acre of arabic land can be found, not
more than sufficient to furnish one.tenth OF
the mining population with the common
garden vegetables.
The placer dggings are becoming rapidly
exhausted, notwithstanding all that is said
to the contrary. am perfectly satisfied
that miners do not average three dollars per
day some may make more during part OF
tic year, and during the dry season not more
than support, or onc.third. The quartz
mines have ruined thousands. Millions of
dollars have been lost by quartz claimants
Some have expended all they had made for
several years prospecting quartz ledges, with
the hope of finding deposits in the rock,
and most probably for every hundred lodges
that have been prospected, not more than
one deposit has been found, and that not
sufficiently valuable to pay the expenses Of
the Company. Others have expended thou
sands in machinery, believing from the rich
specimens assayed, that the rock would
yield from five to fifty cents per pound, and
that in few months they would be able to
realize immense fortunes from the proceeds
of their quartz mills. But unfortunately,
all have been disappointed; two: thirds OF
the quartz mills have been abandoned-a
few are probably making expenses, and the
remainder something more-but all have
fallen far short of the expectations OF their
unfortunate owners. Our mill was fortu-
natcly small, and although it failed to pay,
our loss WAS very inconsderable in com.
ar;..,, =, nat ni n,luv o,'ie.s Tie 't&S:
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"Julius, is you better dis morning?"

"Julius, is you better dis morning?"
"No, was better yesterday, Jut got
over it."
cam der no hopes den Ct your discove-
ry."
discovery Oh v,inat!"
Your discovery from der convaIesceuce
which fotcLed yer on your bach"
"Dst depends, Mr.. Snow, altogether on
de representations which amplify the dis
ease; should them terminate fatally, the
doctor thinks julius rs a gone niger; should
dey not terminate fatally, he hopes dis
colored individual wont die till anoder time.
As said before, # all depends on the prog
nostics, and till these come to head, 1t is
hard telling whedder de nigger will discon-
tinue his come or not.
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;snh:ah ine .Maary notice OF Il -eiAHs,.
which was never sent to him, but which he :
ought to have detected in some of his ex-
change papers. We certify that f.. F. wishes
to transfer his patronage to another paper, ;
because, having taken this paper six years
without paying a cent, he felt himself insult.
ed by having bill sent to him by way Of re-
minder, postage unpaid We certify that 'B!. B.
in his own opinion, is poet Of the first wa
ter; but the editor, unfortunately differing
from him in his opinion, is regarded by'hfhl'
as wholly unqualified for his office. We"
certify that l. j. has stopped his paper be:
cause the editor had the temerity to express
an opinion on certain matter without 'hav.
ing previously ascertained the opnion Of
this particular subscriber"
THE Scotch are inquisitive people, Their
various questions are deemed very obstrusive,.
and are carried to length. Two gentle.
men fell in together, both travellers on horse:
back and strangers, to each other, wnen the
following conversation took place.;
"Raw evening sir" observed: the one
with an Aberdeen accent
eyes rather" replied the other !.
"You will be stranger in these parts"
continued the AberdeeniaH!
elf can," laconicalls s'replied the other
IeNAs left "' " ~
@perbsns like mvseN Won NAV be poina.
70 Baofss" T"p'' INV
perbaps." responded: the other yawn..
ina.
"Iu that case, perhaps you will put up.a,,
Cullen 2"
al may, or i may not" answered. his
conpanion.
" Pardon me the liberty Of the question:
cir mavI ask if Won are =. bachelor !"
"No"
ooh! m,rrieda
/" Mo- mo-
"sir hso vour ,;i n,;sirdon NAV MAY have nm.
;ntentio.,Ivs s,onobod y nno,, i rr,ininT spbiect,
your olack dress ounbi TO check nv iaquf.
rics. hen your pardon sir a widoWera
"No no. no.
Ne;thsr a bachelor. nor married man,
nor widower; in heavens name Sir, then,
What can Won he %
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THERE 1sA TIME E9 DIE. ls

GA time to diew-A set tias--an appoint.
ed ,ime-to every one Of agapPointed-we
do not know it-but God kbbWs it. In His
holy book it is written thatsn such year,
in such an hour-you-yottsa man-tbat
maiden-that clild-yous sou-shall die
And escape is impossible Al well might
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Brilliant 9l1rteb.
THE LILLY, OF l.
RY ]. I. ToWBR1pGE.

Never shall forget the last New Years
Eve passed in the village Of D. Even
at this day, the strange and terrible event,
which has impressed indeliily upon my soul
the memory Of that night, haunts my imag-
nation in the dark mid-winter hours and not
unfrequcntly disturbs my dreams. | have
often thought it singular, that it is only at
the close of the year-inthe dull and dreamy
December that these recolections force
themselves upon me w.ha degree of force.
1t must be something in the association of
the season with the incident. Whatever it
may be, it is that something which impels
me at this moment to look Tx with MEM
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A puNsrEn says, My name is Somerset.
| am miserable bachelor. ] cannot mar
ry; for how could hope TO prevail on any
young lady possessed Of the slightest delica-
cy to turn Somerset"