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MAKE THE BEST OF EvERYTHING.-An i'm
portant lesson to learn, and the earlier in life
it is learned the better says the Troy Budget,
is to make the best of everything. As the old
adage says, "there is no use in crying over
split milk" Msfortunes that have already
happened cannot be prevented, and, therefore,
the wise man, instead Of wasting his time in
regrets, will set himself to work to recover his
losses. The mistakes and follies of the past
may teach us 10 be more cautious for the flu
ture; but they should never be allowed to par.
ayze our energies or surrender us to weak
repinings. millionaire of Philadelphia tells
the story that, at one period, early in his ca.
reer, he had got almost to the verge of bank
ruptcy; Shut" says he ~ ploughed deep
keel and kept my own counsel;" and by those
means he soon recovered. Had this man given
way to despair, had he sat down to bewail his
apparently impending ruin, he might now have
been old and poor, instead of a capitalist in a
leading position. He adds, that his character
isle was that through life, in all circumstances,
he did the best that he could, whatever that
was, consuming no time in useless regrets over
bad speculations. The rule holds good beyond
the sphere of mercantile transactions. Disas-
ter may sweep away fortunes, and the earnings
of years, but neither can be recovered by croak,
ing and repining. "Try again." is the motto
OF those who will ever recover from the shock.
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Correspondence Of the sentinel


Grand Lodge of tho United States The Odd Eel
loics-- SMicidss-- The Weashey--Ma,yLand Iassi-
fute E1ht6itt0n, etc. I
BALTIMORE, Sept. s. 1854.
The Grand Lodge of the United States, /. O o.
F. is now in session in this city, busy engaged in
transaciing the business which has summoned
them together. All parts of the country are rep
resented, including far-of California.
We witnessed meeting, on Monday, between
two representatives, which seemed 10 be peculiar
ly gratifying to them. Twenty five years ago they
both worked together as apprentices 10 the print
ing business; and now, coming from different and
widely separate Jurisdictions, had again clasped
their hands in friendship.
The portrait Of w. w. Moore, late Grand Sire
ofthe Grand Lodge, now hangs on the walls Of
the Egyptian Saloon, among those Of his worthy
predecessors. This gentleman, it is known, re-
sides in Washington, and is faithful, wel-,ried,
and honored member ofthe order"
Last week the newspapers Of this city published
accounts of several suicides as well as unsuccess
full attempts al selfdestrucon; aud, at the COM
mencement Of the present week, Captain G. G
Phillips terminated his existence by taking sirych-
nine. His wife died few weeks since, from
which time he sunk into melancholy, which thus
terminated fatally.
Persons visiting Washington from Baltimore.
at this season, never fail to speak, when they re-
turn home, Of the intense heat of The metropolis,
which they seem to consider the hottest place on
earth, and not far removed from the "infernal
regions" but, gentlemen, if you had been here
yesterday, last night included you wonld have
found that your breathing apparatus did not ex-
actly answer the purpose for which nature con-
structed it, or you would have concluded that Bal
timore is just as hot as Washington has been, or
may now be. AS for sleeping comfort that was
out of the question. The mosquitoes and the
heat severely try mans patience hereabouts..
Extensive preparations are in the course Of be-
ing made for the annual exhibition Of the Mary
land Institute, which commences on the 18th in
slant. The hall over the Marsh Market is admi.
rably adapted TO that purpose.
An alarm of fire, yesterday, tested the weakness
Of the human system as well as the weakness OF
one of "the machines y a man and one OF the
reels completely breaking down in the street.
However, the accident, in each case, resulted from
different causes, as you may readily conceive.
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From the Dublin Nation.
A Pretty Irish Melody.

Were but lis own wife, to guard and to guide
: him,
IT'S little Of sorrow should fall on my dear;
I'd chant my low love verses, stealing beside him
So faint and SO tender his heart would but hear
I'd pull the wild blossoms from valley and high.
land;
And there at his feet would lay them all down
I'd sing him the songs of our poor, stricken island
Till his heart was on fire with love like my
own.
There's rose by his dwelling-rd tend the lone
treasure,
That he mi.ht have flowers when the summer
would come;
There's harp in his hall would wake its sweet
measure,
For he must have music 10 brighten his home.
Were but his own wife, to guide and to guard
him,
IT'S little of sorrow should fall on my dear;
For every kind glance my whole life would re-
ward him
In sickness I'd soo,he him and in sadness I'd
cheer.
Ny heart is fount yelling upward forever
When | think OF my true love, by night or by
day,
That heart keeps its faith like fast flowing river
Which gushes forever and sings on its way.
have thoughts full Of peace for his soul 10 re-
pose in,
Were but his own wife TO win and to WOO
Oh sweet if the night Of misfortune were closing,
To rise like the morning star darling, like you.
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From the ST. Louis Anzeiger, Aug. 80.
Life and Death--A Short and True Story

One day last week, early in the morning
that miserable conveyance which takes the
poor and friendess dead to the city cemetery
at the citys expense, halted in front of a house
in O street Of the southern part OF the city.
The driver alighted from the wagon, entered
the house, but appeared again soon after,
carrying in company with another alike dis.
interested looking man, a coffin made Of rough
boards. The coffin was placed on the wagon,
and it made speed over the deserted streets To-
wards the cementry.
Not one followed the wagon with sorry
look--not one stood at her grave with q feel
ing heart, when the earth fell upon the coffi q
and yet this coffin contained the corpse of a
lady, who was sincerely adored by hundreds
who was honored, extolled, enved in society.
Who could command riches, and who, but a
few years AGO, before she trod the shores OF
this continent, coult expect happy and con.
tented old age. I'm
This lady was Rosa Neschemi, the daughter
of an immensely wealthy Polish nobeman. In
early youth she was taken TO the imperial court
Austria, where, in her eighteenth year, she was
married to French nobleman, who was also
also very rich. Rosa Neschemi lived many
long and happy years, partly upon the posses.
sions Of her husband, partly travelling throu oh
Germany, Spain, Italy, and England, and gave
birth 10 three sons who received the best edu-
cation, and upon whom the eyes of the parents
rested with great pride.
But then the July revolution at Paris came /:
Rosa's husband took considerable and active
part in it, and on the 18th he fell from the
effect of three shots which he received. His
name is still honored with place on the
column in the Place de la Bastile.
Of the sons, the oldest one an exceedingly
gifted young man, was surprisingly successful
in Spain, and was, at that time, private secre.
tary to King Ferdinand. After the kings
death he removed to villa in the neiehbor
hood Of Valencia, where, as is believed, he fell
prey to the dagger Of an assassin.
The second son, who had Joined himself to
the ministers of the church, was an especial
favorite of the Pope Gregory. He died also
soon after that event.
The third son.. yet very young, remained
with his mother, who found an asylum in Swtz.
erland whittier she carried the remnants Of her
ruined fortune. In his sixtpenth year, he left
his mother and came to America. In New Or
leans ne soon found employment and earned
much money. Bad associations, and his own
inclination to dissipation, caused him TO de-
yiate from the proper path, and some five wears
ago ne grasped at the last and most contempt.
BILE means to save his credible persuaded
his old mother to cross the ocean. She could
not refuse the prayer Of her only son. She
succeeded in bringing with her six Thousand
dollars, which was spent by her son in short
time About year ago he ended his career
in New Orleans; being employed as deputy
sheriff, he killed Creole by stabbinq him.
he escaped TO California, and his old mother.
to whom New Orleans naturally became a place
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"sTRIKE BUT HEAR---JUDGE DOUG
LAsIN CHICAGO.

The time has come in this boasted and boast.
ing land Of freedom when public servant who
has conscientiously discharged his duty is con-
demred unheard by mob Of worthless fanat.
les. We published yesterday the announce
ment that Judge Douglas in attempting to
vindicate h:s course before the people of Chi.
cage, was rudely hooted down by the untbink-
ing populace and compelled to retire unheard.
1t seems that the Abolitionist resembles the
adder not only in his deceit and venom, but
also IN bis incapacity to hear. Like the adder,
too, BIZ their own folly they shall be crushed
There IS an instance on record which has its
parallel in this Infamous proceeding, which
these atheistlcai fanatics may read with prot,
il they have not profanely burnt their bibles as
they have already burnt the Constitution oftheir
country. When the hesitating Governor Of
Judea on q memorable occasion demonstrated
with band of murderers by asking "Wby,
what evil has he done 2" the insane multitude
drowned his voice by crying out 50 much the
more cruelty him, cruelty him" We commend
the example Of the Jews at Jerusalem to the
madmen at Chicago.
A course ike this 30 lost to every principle
of wisdom or justice, will have very different
effect from that desired by the Abolitionist7
If there be any who from pure and conscien
tious motives have united themselves with thai
distracted party, they will be disguised By 9
proceeding characterised by so much coarse
and vulgar malignity, and withdraw themselves
from an organization SO corrupt and infatuated
Thus tits wisely ordained that fanaticism should
always overlap itself, and defeat its object b.
the very excuses Of its course. Honest mer
may sometimes be SO perverted and prejudicec
by association and education as to agree in
principle W tn the Freesoil party. No honest
man, however, can remain in association with
a band of fanatics, who are afraid to hear the
truth when fairly presented, and who act the
part of rufians in suppressing justice and truth
Conscious of the weakness Of their cause, i
conscious Of anything, these deluded being
dare not discuss the principle on which the,
pretend TO act, and dare not hear the statemen
of an opponent or permit him TO be heard b,
others.
We cannot suppose that in Illinois the mum
Der of these factionists is at all formidable
There may be enough to excite disturbances
and, regardless courtesy or p5spriety, TO breal
up meeting. But the bone and sinew Of the
State are either supporters Of the right, or els'
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THE CRIMEA.-The Crimea is spoken OF in
| some Of the English papers as one fthe (" ma.
terial guarantees" which the allies should exact
| from Russia as the price Of peace, or as secu-
rity for the future good behavior of that power
| and as it is highly probable that the active
operations of the allies will ultimately be trans
| ierred to that province, brief account thereof
| may not be without interest:
The Crimea, or Grim Tartary, as it is some
| times called, is the ancient Taurica 'Chersone.
| sus. 1t is peninsular, extending out into the
| Black sea from Southern Russia, with which it
| is connected by narrow isthmus. There is
| probably no province in Europe which has
been so often devastated, and which has been
the theatre of such stormy scenes of violence
and bloodshed as this unfortunate country. 1t
Is said that since the time of Herodotus (B. c.
1901 it has been conquered and devastated by
more than seventy different nations. The
Alans, the Goths, the Huns, the Petchengues,
the Comanes, and numerous other predatory
tribes In turn occupied the country. 1t was
settled by the Genoese in 1893, who were ex-
PEELED by the Grim Tartars, under a grandson
of Ghengis Khan, in l474. These predatory
hordes settled in the country, and were tribu.
tary to the Porte until the latter part of last
century, when Catharine III. took possession of
"hu tuS SouHtiy W IsuSSlt.
The population of the Crimea is about
100000, OF whom not far from one.half are
Tartars, who profess the Mahommedan faith.
The greatest obstacles which the allies would
encounter ia wrestling the Crimea from Russia,
would be the reduction of Sebastopol. The
strength of this fortress is well know and it
would doubtless successfully resist any attack
by sea. There would be no difficulty, however.
in landing any number of men to the south of
the town, where there are no less than six conve-
nient bays, which are unprotected. The roads
| across the Crimea are watched, and during
eight months of the year, in spring, fall, and
winter, the dreary steepes in the northern part
Of the province are almost i'm passabe for large
bodies of troops. The reduction of Sebastopol.
If the allies should set about it with zeal and
energy, would be only the work of time. In.
vested by land and blockaded by sea, the garri.
son would not long hold out without strong
prospect of relief. Sebastopol taken, the sub.
jugation Of the Crimea would be an easy task
and in such an eventuality the allies, if they
are fully determined to cripple Russia, will pro.
badly restore the Porte to the possession of its
ancient territory.-Boston Journal
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consistent and honest opposers of policy
whose merits they are willing to discuss. We
have already been grati6ed with proof of the
conservative spirit of the people in the renomi.
nation of the gallant Richardson, than whom
no one better deserves the gratitude and sup
port of his country and his State. We have
seen the same feeling indicated in other cases,
and we will yet see it in the supporter Douglas
by those of his fello~citizens who are willing
calmly and fairly to examine into his policy,
and who have the capacity to approve it.
Let us not be alarmed by any such demon.
stration as that exhibited in Chicago-nor sup.
pose Ito borrow the fine image of Edmund
Burkel because the air resounds with the absurd
chirpings of these noisy grasshoppers that they
are the only tenants of the field.
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VIRGINIA LAYDs.-The Valley Spirit, a pa
per printed in Pennsylvania, states that a large
number OF Pennsylvania farmers contemplate
visiting Virginia in short time, for the pur-
pose of purchasing lands. The reason for this
is, that lands can be bought at much lower
rate in Virginia than in Pennsylvania. We
are glad to hear this because there is room in
the Old Dominion for thousands more of good
farmers, and we think it decidedly preferable to
going TO the far west The Weston U.ewis
county, Va.,) Herald says: This portion of
Virginia is but little known abroad--owing to
the fact that land-purchasers seldom come from
| so great distance, whilst others derive an un.
favorable impression of the character of the
| country by viewing it from the roadside II is
true, the face OF the country is rough and un-
even, but more prolific soil the sun does not
| shine upon, and we want only the axe of the
woodman to level the immense forests Of tim.
Der, aud the industrious farmer, to make it as
inviting as any portion of the State. 1t is said
the land titles are unsettled hereto some ex
tent this is true. But does any man of com
mon sense invest his money in lands in other
parts of the country before investigating the
title by which he is to hold it. Surely not. But
there are tens OF thousands of acres Of land for
sale here, the title to which is perfect, and the
very same reason which induces the Pennsylva-
mans to visit Virginia-the cheapness of lands
should induce those who do not wish to leave
their native State, to come to western Virginia
| and locate. There are causes at work here
which is enhancing the value of land, and the
| time is soon to pass by when it can be pur-
| chased at one, two and three dollars per acre.
Within the past FIVE or six years lands have
greatly increased in value, and will continue to
advance as the countryis opened up. To those
who are DESTROYS of emigrating to western Vir-
GINA, we say now is the time to buy. There is
yet much good land for sale in the counties of
Lewis, Upshur, Braxton, Gilmer, and the neigh.
boring counties, the title to all which is per-
fectly good. The climate is healthy, and oil
that is needed to make this good country, is
fine farming, and an Improvement ofthe stock"
Eaquaer.
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SOCIOLOGY OF THE SOUTH, OR THE
FAILURE OF FREE SOCIETY,",

We copy, from the Richmond Examiner, the
following notice of new book which will soor
be issued from the press. The Examiner says
"This is he comprehensive title Of work now
in press and soon to appear, by Geo. Fitzhugh
esq., Of this State. We have been permitted
from time to time, to see the manuscript as the
author progressed with his labor.
"Mr. Fitzhugh attempts to account Tor the
almost universal existence of domestic slavery:
to show that it is necessary and natural; in
other words, to write the Philosophy of Slavery
We believe it is the first attempt of the kind
and yet there must be some reason, Some cause
in nature, for the universal prevalence of this
institution. He says the ancients did not
write to justify II, because no one then doubted
its propriety; and the moderns, until latterly,
have not INDICATED it, because until very re-
Gently they all admitted it to be wrong.
"This book treats Of various other subjects
interesting to the South. We do rot by any
means, concur in its various theories on the
subjects of government and social science; but
have been forcibly struck, in perusing the man
uscript, by the original and bold views it ad
vances, and its racy and piquant style. The
author says great many wrong things; but
suggests, in doing so, remarkable number Of
good and valuable ideas"
Not having seen any Of the chapters Of this
work, we cannot Of course express any opinion al
to its merits. But our knowledge of the authors
marked talents, and profound requirements as
sures US that his forthcoming volume will BIZ
we'll worthy ofgeneral attention. Mr.. Fitzhugh
in addition to being lawyer of high standing
has acquired much reputation as an essayist
For several years past he has devoted his re
fections and his reading to the difficult subject
on which he treats,
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GLENW0OD CEMETERY.
YUNHIs BEAUTIFUL BJJRlAy, PLACE

Il ofthe Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose is now
open for the reception Of the remains OF deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies, in which such friends of the dead, rs NAV
apply, can place the departed uat they select
cites for graves.
The plan of the incorporates is one of eoua,y
in regard TO the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for sale, although they usually bring
premium,) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
Until an oficeis established in the city of Wash
lngton, applications will be punctualy attended 10
at the present Office in the east wing of the buid
ing on entering the Cemetery
Visiters are requested not to drive fast through
the Cemetery grounds.
VIM. s. HUMPHREYS.
N. u. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol, Aug 27-3m
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car Emory Washburn and w. c. Plupkett.

p@ Emory Washburn and w. C. Plunkett,
esqs., have written letters accepting the nomi,
nations for governor and lieutenantgovernor
conferred on them by the Freesoil Wings OF
Massachusetts,. They both express their cor
dial appreciation of the sentiments embraced in
the resolutions adopted by the convention
those sentiments being such as challenge the
approval of the rankest abolitionsts.
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VERMONT ELECTION.

The State election in Vermont took place
yesterday. State officers and members of Con.
gress are to be chosen. Democracy has moth.
ing to hope from Vermont. The Wings and
Freesoilers viii, no doubt, have everything
their own way.
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POSTAGE OF LETTERS To altoona.
We are requested to say that, Altoona having
withdrawn from the German Postal Union, the
single rates on letters between the United
States and Altoona, by the Bremen line, will
hereafter be twenty-five instead of fifteen cents,
prepayment optional.
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naS- George N. Saunders, esq, has written .
long letter to the President Of the Swiss Fede.
raj Congress, which is published in the London
Times and other English journals
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Of extreme hatred, turned her steps towards
st. Louis.
One day last week, early in the morning, the
miserable city hearse conveyed the remains of
Rosa Nescbemi to the last pnwept-for resting
place. Such is life
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~ tor and People. The Pastors Family.
A Parlsian Pastors Glance ut America, by The
Rev. II. Grand Pierre, ID. ID. ~ M.
Guido and Julius, or Sin and the Propitisto-
exhibited in the true conservation Of the Sceptic
by DR.. Tholuck f
Seed Time and Harvest, or Sow We'll and Rean
Well, book for the young, by Dr.. Twecdie.
Egypt past and present. by Joseph p. Thomp
son. n y
Lectures on Daniel, The Tent and the Ahav.
and Scripture Readings on Genesis, by Dr. Cum,
mings. For sale by
.. GRAY g. BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street. near Odd Fellows Han
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r IME, LIMEi LIME,-ro pla,terer.

II s"AsI4-hO fIasterers
~ and builders'-We have now on hand, at
SEELY'S Patent KIlns, one thousand barrels =,
Lame, and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms.
we would call the particular attention of Mas.
terers to this superior article of Lime I, Il fr.o
from coal cnders or other sediment, 4 being
burnt atogether by wood which makes il a yerv
hard hnishing '"u
Give us call, and you shall be- pleased.
July 27--if ~