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Misrellaueous.
CHARACTER VS.. WEALTH.

Man in his persevering and undaunted
spirit, is engaged continually on one subject,
and has for his ailn but one object, and that
is wealth, and notwithstanding he may have a
character pure as The drop which is cradled
in the bosom of the hower-a mind which
scars above the grovcling things of earth,
and lodges itself in some hidden recess, but
that it may work the more siently-notwith.
standing he is the tossessor of all these, still,
in the eyes of the community, he occupies
the same position, :et his lot be cast where
it may, as the cipher in mathematics, name
ly, to count upon, if, in addition to these, he
i, not the possessor of that, 6 the love OF
which is the root o. all evil
Ever since the Almighty peopled this
world, wealth has, in comparatively every
case, been the chic end of man. II is true
that in few instances, where fame and
wealth have presented themselves at the
same time, that fame has been chosen; but
few are the instances which can be quoted
in support of this assertion, and few are the
instances where man has refused wealth for
character. But when we reflect, our sup.
prise or stonishment decreases.
Take, for instance, child, and watch its
progress; its playfulness, its gladstone glee,
and fondness for its parents, coupled with its
cunning, wins the lore Of all who see it. In
few short years, those hours, so filled with
playfulness and mirtl, are now frought with
pleasure, pain and trouble. Kind, maternal
advice and a fathers counsel are his, and
he sets forth upon lifo's vastly deep in pursuit
of treasure.
Stealing across his mind, like angels
promptings, comes his mothers advice to
keep untarnished aAd free from stain his char
acter: well, thinks he, a livelihood must be
mine, and l have ain,ed for wealth my pa
rents, wishes for my prosperity ought to urge
me on, and can become wealthy and re
ceive their approving smiles and earnest
prayers by so doing. without injuring MY
character. And thus he reasons, until char
acter, which had formerly been first ane
foremost in his mind, now becomes seconda
ry, and, like the rain afterit has commenced
its fall, 1t falls, despite the obstacle whicl
presents themselves; which now appear ari
al, and of more common nature
What think you was the aim Of Washing
ton, who made for himself name which j
rich Inheritance for the country-did h
ask for wealth. Did he spend his hours o
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THE INDIANS.

Reports have been received here that
Bowlrgs has withdrawn to the Swamps,
and broken off all further intercourse with
the whites a letter from Tampa, dated
December the 18th, relating to this rumor
and the removal Of the Indians, has been
handed US by member of the House, from
which we make the subjoincd extract. The
letter is written by one of the most iutelli.
gent men in South Florida. If this rumor
shall prove to be true, it may devove on the
General Assembly the duty of presenting
to the General Government the alternative
Of either employing force themselves in the
expulsion of the savages, or the State will
interfere and protect herself. If the Indians
have withdrawn to the woods, it is tanta.
mount to a declaration that they will not re.
move-in other words, it is position at
once of Defiance and the authorities at
Washington are bound to make demonstra.
ions to meet the new aspect the question
thus presents.
In regard to the Indians, the only infor.
nation we have since you left. is that very
few have appeared at the Agency since the
return of Bowegs. Blake sent out the
delegation to Bowegs' town, but they found
it deserted and did not communicate with
any Indians-this is heresay merely. The
precise position Of the affair is not known.
Blake, Bowman, and Bridges, are still there.
think the Governor is in correspondence
with Blake believe that the natural pros
perty Of this Peninsula depends, not indi-
rectly, but wholly and entirely, upon the
removal of the Indians. am not sure but
that they will have to be driven out by force
after all; but | have confidently believed
that nothing short of Il force capable of
forcing them out, placed in a position to act,
will induce them 10 remove peaceably. |
have entertained this opinion since the out.
break in lS49 In December Of that year,
I have no doubt but that the Indians might
have been easily removed. Whatever in.
huence the Western Indians or General
Blake might have exercised over these In
dians, is now almost entirely counteracted
by the United States Military, if reports
are true, out Of jealousy of General Blake.
1t seems to me, therefore, that if the State
undertakes anything in this matter her plans
should be upon scale equal to the task to
to be accomplished; so that. let things 60
as thew nav failure shall he impossible. i
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An IMPORTANT DrscovERY.-A scientific cor
respondent of the New York Courier has made
an important discovery In voltaic electricity,
which may be practically applied TO the cure of
weak nerves. 1t is this'
"If 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 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 a voltaic 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 weak state for want Of active
life, and for males it can be applied to axe
handles.''
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Drillmnt G9lietel),
THE sEcRET BENEFAcTo OR.
Try MRS: L. c.sLoyERIsc.

= i
s.flaye you attended TO The business [
spoke Of particularly, yesterday !'sasked MIR.
Lambeft5Ia Wealthy owner of real estate,
addressing al linteAigent,' fair looking young
,iiali, wlos sat alta desk, MS the above named
grntIensau entered his office.
sCha,}es Bnrchari coIored with enbarrass.
ssent. For a minute his hand moved nrr.
vously. across lasabrow, then raising his
handsome eyes 10 his employers face, he
answered ina frank, steady tone:
49l have neglectedto follow your instruc,
tons" =
Il. 3" Sirw
am sorrv-."'z-
51 Sorry z, cried Sirs Gambert, angrily,
{" sorry, inaeedl aud Ibis is the way you at.
tend to- my affairs! Young man, if you
think EWil PISS over this carclessness-,'
q beg your pardon, said Charles with
q face like marble, but speaking in a calm
toos55e.Ii an guilty of.no carelessness, Ehave
endcssoretit to do my dutysy,a' IS. =
:. our duty was sto folloA my Instructions.
Number twenty y-three; has been n aaosing hn..
siness for me long, enough. !SS.n,ily
ihtfSa Iiali 8NttuHf ,ANu' Sou'Si sss9 it''s
nTiisainderstood. a told youSthatSif :ihe rent,
asass OF paid before twrre ;o'clesSsg;ssssss@E;i RI
drs--s1 's's - :, -.
Twisted the .Ennily"' rejoined 3,
and it secniedito ,se That had you seen
what saw, yoi would not have had me sbp.:
ply the extremity Of the law TO their miser
able case. They are very poar-they are
sick-they age suffering. You would not
have had the heart to- :
's{tharles Bnrchard, exclairned NJ. Lam
bert, angfily, ayou are faithful, honest, ga
pable-alni would not wlllinglyyspart with
you; but since You prefer your wayio do.
ing business tp nine. aud presume to dictate,
it is NOT proner.that'we should worktogether
any longer. !
{, 81 hares Thought myself" said Charles;
20 lhafsiu cannot eohscientiously pursue
the extremes you deem necessary, it will hs
best forrle ssgnit yoursseryicc. apl rcss
dy,. he added fxipg his mild esefuApn aIts
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of the patent right; but, sir manufacturing
company are ready TO negotiate with me
for my machine, and in a 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.
al have concluded that might as well
permit you to remain here sholt time
longer-althongh 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 u.s.:
but am sincerely grateful. We are going
into miserable house, where we did not
anticipate residing more than two or three
weeks, or 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 benefits shall never
be forgotten"
Benefits, am not aware that you are
much indebted 10 ne
"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. have
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 me for mentioning the subject,
| said Mr.. Ward, with emotion" =" but although
you parted in anger from your sister"
Sirw exclaimed MIR. Lambert, starting
and changing color.
Hers was pardonable offence" sait
Mr.. Ward. "She declined marrying tho
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! | Ihavc heard nothing of her fo
twenty years. know not what has become
her her.
Mr.. Ward fixed his eyes upon his land
lord in speechIess astonishment.
I" Is it possible 2" he murmured; are yo'
serious :"
"Upon my soul! I have made inquiries
for Mary, without success. lhave supposed
her dead p'
"rhen these benefits have not been be
slowed because"
"Sir, know nothing of what you say.
die with suspense! If you know anythin!
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 deliberatel.
and softly into another room.
There was pale, thin woman sitting il
an arm chair. She started on seeing tn
two men enter, and uttered a faint cry Q
surprise
Only brotherw Il
"Mary" gasped Mr.. Lambert; "can
be my sister!'
"Your sister and my wifer'
An hour later, Mr.. Lambert might hav
been seen entering Charles Burchard's lode
ing. The young man was at home. Wit
surprise he greeted his late employer. Th
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your wages ''''rif' "s 9''''', :: ,.J:
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,''es' '.e' o''"''es' '"o"s"' ~" " ="
s''""s S""''S "'''' '"'' Nv" '"" ''u n".e
consume, ''0' c'''''e SALARY a''' u""''' -
oo"'.NI' 1 ,,,,..,,
anu presume l snouia DC o""n'e " ~
eSp""' @ ;o " " l."' s"s'I,', o,"i a,- ~" - oon -
.,.So ,r ,nm ,"t mam i, D., oI,co
;,,n,od;p,oIr @ ] si,,m,j ha ull;nr @ 70 save von
thn @ ,ronbIe Of ;nstrur,inu hin, IL the State of
,nnr Lms;noSs ),
i" Cor,a;nI,.;e ro, D,o,se-,rd von shall
be naid-"
81 did not make the offer exnectinr re.
muacrs.ion. | trust that | have kept my
accounts in such manner that it will not
reauirc half an hour to make an intelligent
man understand the G n,re business"
Charles" exclaimed Mr.. Lambert "I
dislike to mart with vou so. We have al.
w,vs ,oracJ ,r,;I ,I,is t;rc,'
"S;x months ano" replicd Chas. Burch.
,rd F." Ills GmiIv in No, 23 could not pay
ths;r on.rtcr's rnut had orders to turn
them info tho strcet dill not do if"
RntSbnt The rent was paid"
v.,S:...I 49,. - .;o ,hoa, c,,.
49,, ou pe'.',." "av w ' IL; % nr NV
w. w., . sao ,,,.t ,,,p ront ,r,s mid You arc
S, Iv " Sc ,ras S n,id i % ,ha nsx, quarters renl
,r.s mid At nresont tbov couuot nav
T"s % P".u' ,lo ~ aouI,;on ] or tS. f'n,;lw % ra1 r,
hnoNrns 'ne oo.u'.."' ".'.;" :" ~, '""'' O''"
~, ~, 'N" =, =, -, ,,:.o
Ell, sa'o hF' Lam"er'' nar'pn''s my
h'':seil' nave ''ies ,: M'." ,i;n 'ea'a w. !" ~,
IU"s Ias IN NY u. tn el''' r,;." " 0 nottn Il
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VOL. XyHHE..--NO. 4.
MR. CALHOUN ON CUBA.

Mr. Venablc of n c. recently delivered in tho
House, speech aglinst the annexation of Cuba,
in which he referred to Mr.. Calhoun's opinions
as follows:
"And here. sir, I would with pious and revc-
rental care perform duty which owe 10 the
memory of distinguished statesman, whose un-
couded and unequaIled mind constantly reflected
upon and studied the interests of his country
generally, and his section in particular-whose
pure heart to its latest hrob was filled will love
TO his country, and whose matured judgment
made him the safest guide. refer to the great
South -Carolinian, who, but two days before his
death, charged me, that should he be misrepre.
sented 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 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 in reference to the indirect mode of &C.
quring it by annexation after a revolution, rem.
dered successful chiefly by adventures from
this country. The conversation related to an in-
tervcw with certain persons, inhabitants of
Cuba who called upon him few days before.
A gentleman now present in this House was
with me when they called on Mr. Calhoun wo
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" He often said to me,
Cuba, from her situation, can never be aienated
to any other power than the United States, and
Spain, the owner, is the best stakeholder; best
for us and best for the world. Nothing but un.
avoidable 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.
'TI--- ---a+s .-y-;s ~ s-IT.7-z - TTT--
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EDGEFIET.II|,s: / !:

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 for
the past year" -. -
"Sir" -. 80 - J.
You have compromised me; | Go not
wish to blame you; hui you should nothave
left the Ward family to suppose the money
they received came from me. You paid
their rent, and gave them receipts ID My
namew E2S
"And do they know it?" cried Charles
"Why should theySnot2 : Why did&you
not act openly with thcmspe - =
=" / had. 20 thought that you would be in:
jured by being suspected Of helping them,
and | had my reasons for not wishing to be
knowp as the author Of the benefits, said
Charles, blushing. zs
al demand your reasons" y. Y.
"The truth is, I.must confess it,T-Ihope.
some dayto marry sSfary Ward" IS
"Ah!-"
:" She is worthy girl, sir"
I" But this is no reason!!' exclaimed Mr.:
lambert. -:
:, "Well, then, you must know, sir, had L
advanced money to the family opeuly," said
Charles, recovering his sel(:possession, aud
his face ;bcamfng with frankness, /" there was.
a possibility that | might be su$pectednf.
unworthy motives Aud again. evenshad it.
been otherwise, and could have won Miss.
Ward rs | would have wished to win,her..
she might have loved me more from a;senses
of gratitude than for myself; and | would:
not have bought her love. As it is, Fl.
hope shelovcs me for what am, and that.
she will accept my hand, when ! am III ia po.
sition to support wife" s,s.ss,.
I" Charles" said Mr.. Lambert, pressing
the young mans hand, 81 honor you! You:
have acted nobly. Return, to your: situatio''if;;
you shalahave the entire control Of my By,
siness your salary shall be doubled" s.
=. +" But Mr.. Carol" -, -. = =
- Z" He is not permanently engaged. IzwilE
procure place for him. Charles YOU mast,
come back! IL confess have acted wrong;
in this matter Totcll you secret, Charles,
Mrs. Ward is-my own sister !" :.
", Youf sister!"
al do not wonder at your astonishment;1
butitcannot equal mine, when learned the,
fact this morning. disclaimed all-connec.
tion with her twenty wears ago, i'ecansA 'sh"
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DoUBTFUL THEOLOGY.

The Cleaveland Herald tells the follow
ing: \ friend, whom we shall call Pat, for
short, tells good one upon himself. "Whcn
but an idle boy" he was called upon one
day, in Il country school, and the question
suddenly propouudcd to him ny the peda.
gogue, "Patrick, how many gods are there?'
Pat was not a distinguished theologan
then, and years had made him ono 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.
swcr correctly, III welt you"
The probationary period passed, and Pat
taking the floor, hesitatingly stated the NUM-.
ber OF gods at "f.five, sir" He received
the promised wel,ng," and reprmand to
his scat for ten minutes further consideration.
Ten minutes up, and Pat was up too,
and, satisfied that he hadn't fixed the num-
Der sufficiently high before, he shouted,
there's ten, sr~ He saw the lcrule des-
cending, and, boiling out of the door, cleared
five rail fence, and broke like quarter
horse, across the ields.-Panting with exer-
ton, he met lad with book under his
arm, and with the look of one who des.
cribcd the "pursuit of knowledge under diff
fcuties.
"Whcre are you going!" said Pat
"To school, yonder," was the reply.
You are-are you9" said Pat, quickly
chow many gods arc there :"
Two" answered the boy.
"Well, you'd better 60 down there
You'll have good time with your two
gods just left there with ten, and that
warn't enough to save me from the darndest
licking you ever heard Of"
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been for a. year atwork on some mechani
cnl invention, which lie believesiis going to
be ofrwtst benefit to manulacturers."
",I- have heard Mr.. Burchard speak o
that" replied Mr.. Lambert But what dit
these people say of me :"
"TIlat they had been i!Fiebted to you for
numerous favors-"
"Fapors
Yes sir-at work aFhis invention, which
of course, eau afford fhifi no. income until
completed Mr.. Ward has not been able to
do much towarda the support Of his family.
Mrs. Ward, as said, is an invalid. Their
OILY cl,ild-a daughter about eighteen, and
gill of some accomplishmcnts-has. done
considerable towards their support"
7 al have heard all this from Mr.. Burchard.
What did they say Of me %
That in these circumstances they have
received benefits from you, for which they
are very grateful"
"It is amcre taunt-insolent irony nut.
tered Mr.. Lambert
"I assure you, sir, there ewere tears in the
poor woman eyes, when she said that she
was sipcerc.'' -.
sst iI1mphw
"They appreciatet&these favors so much
the more,". said Mr.. Carroll, from the fact
that rs: MFssSTard's iuveii,iots is q secret, and
as 2alhhis instruments. aud contrivances have
been,inlthee. e.hoasesit wonld have been sore
disadvantage to pe obliged to move. His
ieseption4i Sn fI,aeve Of completion,
nd dl.s: asSpe of being able to
SIC interest," a. tsea eSSs ~
Lambert WAS: greatly peipIsxed by
tIiis inexplcable CONVERSATION Of his clerk !;
hut he concealed his feelings, and leaving
Mr. Carrot to believe he vas man who did
Il great deal of good in q ,qniet way. went
himself tor make an attempt to explore the
mystery, by vis,ingiNo. 23.
He found thesWards making preparations
to vaca,c tile premises. TO afbeautifui girl
with handkerchief over her head, who was
carrying small articles Of furniture TO tue
hall. he: n.ade known his wish to- see Mr..
Ward
This gentleman was engaged inpacking
up his machinery I but foon coming out OF
bis secretroom and locking the door behind
him, he appeared before Mr. Lambert.H As
these two individuals had never met, the
landlord s,aas obliged 10 introduce hin,self
= --44.stti sfrel& highly honored--I an,5 thankful
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FILLING TEETH OVER EXPOSED NERvEs.-Dr.
S. p. Hulhen, of Wheeling, Virginia. has dis
covered method whereby the cavities of teeth
over exposed nerves may by successfully plug
gcd 1t is this: The diseased parts OF the tooth
are removed to make it apparent that the neryc
is isexposcd. The fang is then perforated through
the gum into the nerve cavity. The opening
should be Of about the size of a 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 practiced in great number of cases. Hith-
erto tooth having an exposed nerve could not
be filled and prevent pain and toothache. So
says the Scientific American.
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As il thy welcome step was nigh,
lie crows exultingly.

As il thy welcome step was nigh,
lie crows cxultingly.
In yain-he finds the welcome Yain,
And turns his glance on mine,
So earnestly, that yet again
His form unto my heart strain,
That glance is 50 like thine.
Thy task is done, we miss thee here;
Where'er thy footsteps roam;
No heart will spread such l;iully cheer,
No beating heart, no listening ear,
Like these will wait thee home.
Abs, along the crisp walks fast,
That wcll-known step doth come,
The bolt is dr.vn--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, merely for the remuneration? Did
he acccp. and so faithfully perform his duties
as chief magistrate OF the most independent
nation on the globe for wealth? No! his
motives were as pure as his prccepts. and he
has left a name as pure and rs noble, and
beloved, as he has character without stain
or blemish, a worthy example for all to fol-
low. +. G. L.
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ONLY AN AcQUAISTANCE.-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., forgo, whether the deceased wrs a man
or woman Turning to one of the mourn
ers, who happened to be an lrishman, he
asked him is this brother or sister? Meth
er one nor the other" answered Pat, it
was only an acquaintance, your honor"
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al sEE," said a young lady, "that some
stationers 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 ill up blank declaration with the
question he would sign it,