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Female Innuence--A Gem.
BY DIR. MOTT.

Under God, / owe my early education
nay, all that have been or am, to the tute-
lage of pious mother 1t was, peace to
her sainted spirit, it was her monitory
voice that first taught my young heart to
feel that there was danger in the intoxi-
eating cup, and that safety lay in absti-
nence. g
And as no one is more indebted than
myself to the kind of influence in ques-
tion, so no one realizes how decisively it
bears upon the destnies of others.
Full well 1 know, that by woman came
the apostacy of Adam, and by woman the
recovery through Jesus. 1t was woman
that imbued the mind, and formed the
character of Moses, Israel's deliverer. 1t
was woman that led the choir, and gave
back the response of that triumphal pro-
cession, which went forth to celebrate with
timbrels, on the banks of the Red Sea,
the overthrow of Pharoah. 1t was a
woman that put Sisera to fight, and COM
posed the song of Deborah and Barek, the
son of Ahnoam, and judged in righteous
ness for years, the tribes of Israel 1t
was woman that defeated the wicked
counsels of Haman, delivered righteous
Mordecai, and saved whole people from
their utter desolation.
And not now to speak of Semiramis at
Babylon, of Catherine of Russia, or of
those Queens of England, whose joyous
reigns constitute the brightest period OF
British history, or her, the young and love-
ly, the patron of learning and morals who
now adorns the throne of the seagirt Isles,
not now to speak of these there are 9TH
ers of more sacred character of whom it
were admissible even now to speak.
The sceptre of empire is not the scep-
tre that best BELTS the hand of a woman;
nor is the field of carnage her field Of
glory. Home, sweet home, is her theatre
of action, pedestal of beauty, and the
throne of her power. Or if seen abroad
she is seen to best advantage when on
errands Of love, and wearing her robe OF
mercy.
1t was not woman who slept during the
agonies of Gethsemane; it was not woman
who denied her Lord at the palace of Cal
phas; it was not woman who deserted
His cross on the hill of Calvary. But il
was woman that dared to testify her re.
spect for His corpse, that procured spices
for embalming it, and that was found last
at night, and first in the morning, at His
sepulchre. Time has neither impaired
her kindness, shaken her constancy, mol
changed her character.
Now, as formerly, she is most ready te
enter and most reluctant to leave The
abode of misery. Now as formerly, i:
her Office, and well it has been sustained
to stay the fainting head, wipe from The
dim eye the tear of anguish, and from the
cold forehead the dew of death.
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Chart of Health.

LovE-A complaint of the heart, grow
ing out of an inordinate longing after
something difficult to obtain. 1t general
ly attacks persons of both sexes, between
the ages of fifteen and thirty; some have
been known to have it at the age of sixty.
Symptoms Absence of mind, giving things
wrong names, calling tears nectar, and
sighs zephyrs. A great fondness for po-
etry and music, gazing on the moon and
stars, toothache, loss of appetite, neglect
of business, loathing for all things, save
one; bloodshot eyes and constant desire to
sigh. -E?fscts-A strong heartburn, pulse
high, stupidity, eloquent eyes, sleepless-
ness, and all that sort of thing. Atltimes
Imagination bright, bowers of roses wing
ed cupids and buttered peas; then again
oceans of despair, racks, tortures, and hair
triggered pistols. Care-Get married.
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The Tom lbs OF our Presidents.

The Herald calls attention to the sad
condition of the tombs of our early Pres
idents and patriotically advises plan to
preserve these venerated spots from neg
lect,-N. y Home Journal
The tomb of Washington, as it now
stands" remarks the writer, 'is disgrace
to the country. 1t is a monument, not OF
our affection and respect for the departed
hero, but of our indifference to the vast
services which he rendered us, and to the
contempt which such culpable neglect must
inspire in other nations. If the decay to
which the precious mausoleum has been
consigned were to continue a few years
longer, there would not be trace ofitleft.
The brick-work which supports the sarco-
phagi of the General and his wife is fast
Icrumbling away, and the latter will soon
be left to find, on the damp earth, ready
agents of decomposition. The tomb OF
Harrison, at North Bend, is said to be
in similar state; whilst that of Jefferson,
at Monticello, is like the mansion in which
he lived-a sad spectacle of neglect. The
grave of Madison, in Virginia has scarce
ly distinguishing mark for the eye of the
stranger; and Monroe's occupies corner
in an obscure graveyard in this city-un-
known, unvisited, and unhonored.
Efforts are making to redeem MS from
this reproach--at least SO far as the tomb
of Washington is concerned; but they
want that spirit and spotaneity which
should mark so important a movement
The purchase for the nation of that beau
tiful and ever to be honored spot, in which
rest the remains of the greatest and pures,
patriot that the world has ever produced
shouldnot be left to the well meant but fee
BILE efforts of few southern and northern
ladies. If Virginia does not feel interest
ed enough in the matter to take the entire
of this purchase upon her own shoulders
an appropriation for the purpose should
be made by Congress, or, more titly still
national subscription should be opened
for it throughout the Union, to commence
and finish on the same day. There is al
historical justice in this latter course which
leads us to prefer it. Is there patriotism
enough amongst US to accomplish this act
of retribution, without overtaxing our en-
ergies or our inclinations?"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-09-19

PICTURE OF LIFE.--In youth we seem
to be climbing hill, On whose top eternal
sunshine appears to rest. How eagerly we
pant to attain it's SUBMITS! But when we
have attained it how different is the pros
pect on the other side! We sigh as we
contemplate the dreary waste before us,
and look back, with wistful eye upon
the fowery path we have passed, but may
never more retrace. Life is potentous
cloud, fraught with thunder storm and
rain; but religion, like those streaming
rays of sunshine, will clothe it with light
as with garment, and fringe its shadowy
skirts with gold.
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FORGIVE AND FORGET.


When streams of unkindness, as bitter as gall,
Bubble up from the heart to the tongue;
And dmeekness is writhing in torment and thrall,
By the hand of ingratitude wrungl
In the heat of injustice unwept and unfair,
While the anguish is fostering yet,
None, none but an angel of light can declare
now can forgive and forget.
But if the bad spirit is chased from the heart
And the lips are in penitence stepped,
With the wrong SO repented, the wrath should
depart
Though scorn on injustice were heaped;
For the best compensation is made for all i'll
When the cheek with contrition is wet,
And every one feels it is possible still,
At once to .forgire and forget.
To forgett it is hard for man with mind,
However his heart may forgive,
To blot out the sutferings and evils behind,
And but for. the future to live.
Then how shall it BET for at every turn
Recollection the spirit will fret,
And the ashes of injury shoulder and burn,
Though we strive to forgive and forget.
o hearkeni My tongue shall the riddle unseal
And mind shall be partner with heart,
While thee, to thysen, bid conscience reveal
And show thee how evil thou art;
Rememberthy follies, thy sins, and thy crimes
How vast is that infinite debt,
Yet mercy hath been, for numberless times,
Most swift to forgive and forget.
! Brood not on insults or injuries old,
For thou art injurious too;
Count not the sum till the total is told,
For thou art unkind and untrue;
And if all thy sins are forgotten, forgiven,
Now mercy with justice is met;
o'who would not gladly take lessons of Heaven
And learn to forgive and forget.
Yes, yes, let man, when his enemy weeps,
Be quick to receive him his friend;
For thus on his head by kindness he heaps
Hot Goals to refine and amend;
And hearts that are Christian more eagerly YEAR,
As q nurse on her innocent pet,
Ger lips that (once bitter) to penitence turn,
- And whisper, forgive and forget.
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9unlorol1s Storp.
How Widder WeStbrook "Took" the
Sheriff,

Some three years since professional
6 business threw me into the company for
long days ride through a dreary pine
woods country in an eastern county, with
Mr. Stubbs, its Sheriff By the middle
Of the afternoon we had exhausted as sub
jects of conversation the particular at
tachment case which brought us together,
: the political condition of the country, the
prospect of the growing crop, and sever
al matters of personal history. In fact,
we had run out-to use trite but ex-
pressive metaphor--when suddenly Mr..
Stubbs' eye flashed, and strange smile
fitted across his lips as he remarked,
i have MT told you, Squire, believe,
how / got ruinated servin' the first pro-
ess-(the Sheriff was not learned man,
and occasionally did misplace the accent)
that ever came into my hands,"
i !" No, let's have it." replied, turning
half round in my saddle; ait cost you
some money, did it--your mistake z"
"Ah,n he calculated with a sigh, ait
cost heap-a heap"
This was said with an air of much suf-
fering, and I told him if it awakened
painful emotions he must not think OF
! opening the old wound, merely for my
! entertainment.
"It's all over now, and / don't mind
tellin' it,
don't know how it was, but just at
this moment I caught sight of shabby
fold of Grape around his hat, and / could
not help associating it with the sign, the
lugubrious expression, and the "sarvin' Of
the FIRST process" Anent that, we shall dis
cover something presently. Mr.. Stubs
proceeded
~ was 'lected the first Sheriff of tht
county; and at that time there weren'
more,n three or four hundred votes in it
To be sure l was right proud,-it wa
sich an honor like"
- This is your second term, then ?'
eyes, ! had to miss one term of sar
vice, on account of the law; but then
was DEBILITY deputy under Stokes; ant
when his time run out, last August wa
two years ago, / was Elected again. Blu
that amt tellin' how got ruined by tha
writ. Now it's reasonable to suppose tha
the first of thing amt so easy as tn
middle or the last. So when the lawye
down at town made out the first pape
and put it in my hands, / was jist as bat
cnplussed as ever you see."
~ "What sort of writ was it ?"
aNothin' but the common sort, (capia
ayss)-Iknow 'em now, like book; eff
had only knowed 'em then"-here anothe
deep drawn sigh supplied the place o
words.
Fss al took the plaguay thing home, and
called in Bill Stokes and old 'Squir,
Lumpkin to counsel me on it. We reat
it over three or four times. It ordered
me to take the body of Hannah West
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DID Not Like His Company.

Sixty-two Withdrawals from the Know
Nothing order have occurred at Bayou Ma
con, in Carol parish, Louisiana, The,
Baton Rouge Advocates correspondent.
is responsible for the following
"An amusing tale is told about q man
out there who found himself in the wrong
crowd, after joining K. n lodge Af,
ter being duly taken through he cast his
eyes around and saw I. W. Watts. He
asked if Mr.. Watts had anything to do
with the thing?' oh yes, he is the head
man. Picking up his hat he left the
place, saying, If Tom Watts has any bus
mess here, | am in the wrong place : and,
off he went He has not been visible
since. but he will certainly turn up at the
election" I" @ .>-sy4
There are hundreds, in tliScounty, who
found out that they were'in the ..wrong
crowd" when they saw who were the head
linen in the concern. (
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-09-19

The DEw-DRoP.-A child, one too wise
and good for this world, saw on a sum-
mer's morning that the dew-drops did not
lie and glitter upon the flowers, for the
angry sun came in its might and dried
them up, and they were seen no more
Soon rainbow was seen in the clouds,
and his father told him. There are the
dew-drops over which thou didst grieve,
and they now shine in splendor in heaven,
and no foot can crush them: and remem-
Der, my child, if thou vanish soon from
earth, it will be to shine in heaven"
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had me onder arrest for mighty near seven
years!"
enquired if he had at last been COM
PEELED to separate from her. He simply
pointed to the Grape of his hat, and the
same strange smile fitted about his mouth.
He only added judge she got little
more than eveae. .D-,Southern Times
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n Belgium is said to have now near
ly forty Protestant Church congregations,
where twenty-five years ago, not one could
be found. Professionalism is also reported
to have made much progress in France.
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Noltiieal

eW We recommend to the attention
of our readers the following article. To
the members of Protestant churches, who
have joined the Know Nothing party, it
is peculiarly applicable:
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-09-19

A MORAL CHARAcTER.--There is no.
thing that adds so much to the beauty and
power of a man as good character 1t
digni6es him in every period of life. Such
a character ismore to be desired than any
thing else on earth. No servile tool, no
crouching sycophant no treacherous hon
or-seeker, ever bore such character; the
pure joys of righteousness never spring in
such a person. If fyoung men but knew
how such good character would dignity
and exalt them, how glorious it would
make their prospects, even in this life
never should we find them yielding to the
grovelling and base horn purposes of hu-
man nature.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-09-19
John Paul Jones.

Judge Black, of Pennsylvania, made a
public speech, short time since in which
he thus alluded to one whom Americans
love to honor: /" 1t is fact worth naming
here, that the first ship of war which sail
ed from our shores-the Alfred-Walnut
street wharf, Philadelphia, in February,
l776-I mean, sir, the first ship over
which foated an American flag John
Paul Jones, Scotchman, and as gallant
man as ever looked into the deep sea,
or gazed at the eagles nest high up in
the tops of the mountain, with his own
hand raised this, the first American flag
that ever floated over an American vessel
Applause. That flag was a yellow silk
flag with pine tree, Indicative of our
country, and rattlesnake uncoiled under
meath, with that thrilling motto, which he
knew so well how to carry out "Don't
tread on me; my stroke is death" TAp-
plause. First among the list of Lieuten-
ants in the American navy, appointed
there on the recommendation of General
Hugh Mercer, of Virginia, and on the
motion of Richard Henry Lee, is that
same Jones, then foreigner. He went
to his duty faithfully; from one ship to
another he passed. Wherever he went,
he was a terror to our enemies, and a
source of great joy to our country. He
was universal terror to the foes of free
dom; and when the star spangled banner
was adopted, as our national flag, that
same Paul Jones, still Scotchman, but
yet true American, on the Ranger, rails,
ed the first American flag with his OWL
hands over that vessel, twice sealing hi;
fidelity to the country of his adoption.
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DIED.

la this city, Wednesday, 9Th iatt., Mrs.
Mar Jane Briggs, in the 25th y ar OF her aye
In this city, Oh Friday afternoon, Mrs. Phcbe
s4th year other age.
In Jamestown, 5.h inst.' Mr.. John T. Potter in
the 73d year of his age.
Ip this city 9Th inst, Mrs Betsey mcCo!!ey, In
the 57th year sf her age.
In this city. Sunday last, Mrs. SusAn, widow
Of the late rheophilus Tophan. aged So years.
The disease, 80 insiduous and 30 fatal 10 our
climate, aud especisll, so 10 her family, has
secured IN this another victim. Mrs. Topham
had long been suffering from il. but her large
experience, by the led side Of her own numer-
ous loved ones, and also IN her "samarItan"
sttention upou others, for many years, Was
DOT lost upon herself, when she first 'el, its APP
proach. But she was not only sensible OF her
situation, but she was prepared tor the sum.
mons. Many yeas Of christian experience had
prepared aud moulded the spirit OF this smother
in Israeli" Tor this great change a ID, although
unable in her expiring monients to Know those
about her. she Knew Sin whom she had belev.
ed" and the Church with which she was SO
long connected, and sll who Knew her will most
deeply sympIthisc with her afflicted family.
In New Bedford, on Saturday last, Theophi-
lus, son oi MIR. John rophAm, OF Wiscasset. Me-, {,
formerly Of this city, and grandson Of the above,
aged 3 years.
Al Morrisnnia, on Wednesday, August LIST, Of In
hsmation Of the brain, Mary Francis, only daughter
Of Lharles end Lucy II. Miller, and granddaughter
OF the Rev. Leland Howard
In this city, 18th inst, Mr. Nathan Stanton, In
the 59th year Of his age.
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DEFIANCE sALAM4NDER SAFES

ROBERT NJ. PATRICK is the SOLE
manufacturer in the United States Of toe
above ceh brated Safes, and PATENT Pow
DER ROOF DEFiAscE Lock AM Gross
PsRs--The beet safes and Locks confirmed
ia III world.
These Safes have taken the first premium
Medal" io every exhibition held IN the United
States during the past three years. Safes OF all
sizes, suitable or Merchants, Bauks, Jewelry,
Record Ohices. Steamboa etc, Fire and Thief
Proof Bank Vault Doors. Ilate Chests, ior pri.
vate iam'lies on hand. for sale, and made 10 or.
der at the Depot, M. 1872 Pearl street. Que
door below Maiden Lane, and at the Man.
uiactory Nos. 60. 2,64 and 66 Cannon ST. N.
Y.
10 6m
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RunoRED MARRIAGE The st. Louis
HsroH reports the marriage OF Miss Eliza.
'Lossn. the eminent .ragedienne, to Mr..
George Wood, Of the Peoples Thsstsr, st
Louis. Il is said that the ceremony took
place at the Clifton House, Niagara Falls.
II is said that letters have been received in
st Ioui. 10 that effect
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In the year 1884, tho Legislature OF
Psnnsylyania, TO abolish a practice then
prevailing, passed the following resolution
after considerable opposition --"That
hereafter no member shall come into the
chamber bsrs.iooted, nor eat his bread snd
cheese on the steps Of the Capitol"
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NGW &. lOIls.

GENTS Merino Shuts, Cotton do, Linen aud
" Cotton Drawers. False Wristbands, B,ron
Collars Silk Suspcud-rs. Bl,ck silk scars and
iian!hfs, new style of Sumner silk C,ayats,
Silk, Thread, aud fancy colpred Half Hose,
F,ur, c"loed KIT, SIN, !. sle Thread al,d Cot.
ton Gloves. Vrs, Buttons and Rings, Roys'
i'rits, this day received aud Tor sale AT the
h'west PRICES al Unhr States Cio'hing S,ole,
J2O doors North Post o.:ce
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L'OR SALE. or To Let, IN the north part Of
l. the city, furnished, first class House and
barn. with every convenience for n summer res
idencc, with about one acre Of Land, built Of the
best materi.land workmanship, having a fine
be bought if desired a reasonable price
terms made easy Price, $1,000; apply To
m3 GEO. IL. vii ON, Builder.
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NOR S,e--25 spleniih ,ullding Lots, ha"lng
L line sea and harbor view. Also. four
beau iful Villas. situated in the Rsnst fashionable
part Of the city For further information apply
10 GEO. Il. WILSON, builder.
a2i corner OF Redwood and Cottage e-sts.
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no LET Store No. go Thames strset TOR term
4 a,piyto Ql9 R.B. LAYTON.
NOR Salc-Iiouse anl lot No. 35 LEVIN ST
l. house cont ,inins ak Rooms or the house
whhou, the lot, il required. For term. enquire
CI the premises. al5
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NO LET, Black smiths shop on Spring-st.;
l. il is well located for business and is connec-
ted with carriage shop, so tha, whoever hires
il will be sure Of doinga good business. Apply
10 II Broad st. JAMES MAGEE.
IyCS
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ANTIoUF rURNyTURE.

A FEW piccrs Of very old AMI h'as,ifsIl,
n cirvd Chairs and rables, manufactured ~
Italy. can be be seen and pmchased si
LANGLEY & TENNET1'5
Fufniiufe " ns Kcgms,
il53m Ne. 10 Ftarkln stt.et
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DLANZY. Poure r Co.'s frize Medal French
- Steel Pens--i hesr pens approach more nearly
the Old fashioned quill than any other, writing
with great freedom. few gross lust received by
HAZARD K CASWELL,
l2 Washinp,On Square and | 81 Thamcp.st
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FOK SNLE UK TO LEI.
4 MODERN built cottage, constructed of the
n best materials and in the most thorough
manner, md situated on one Of the most pleasant
streets in the city. II contains s good sized
rooms; n good basement ean easily be made at
small cost. Apply at this office. JIG
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THE Co.parInc,ship heretofore existing un-
L under the firm Of WV. * J. l.. JOHNSON. 70
this da, dissolved by mutual consent he
store will l,e o,cned on Tbur.J.y, 2ih inst,
bv JOHN L.. JOHNSON, with u new and magnifi
cent stock ol F.mcroderies &c Ladies intending
purchasing for Election vii! do we'll to call NJ No
81 Tn huncs.sirc.t, on the proIrietor's return
from New Nork, wher hs has gone 10 pur-
chase stock. w. L JOHNSON,
mp ~ -----a L. JDtiN SON ~
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VALLEY COAl.
NOTIC-..

NOTICE
GREEN Peas and other vegetables re- 'eivcd
" f.sh daily and sold ne low ~ possible. -
Fruns Of sll kinds "a asual. My intention ~
tn have the best that can be had, and my cisto-
mere shall he atteaded 10 to the best OF my
ability. All orders promptly attended 10.
Thanks 90 my old customers, and hore
Oh III be able TO give sa'sfsc,ionto 10 all hereafter.
WM. T.. MELVILLE,
ys 7S Thames 81.
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EllIi SAIE r.

..rr .. 4.. FOX SALE. ID. ...
n Shutters, al-o ono set Of Store Doors and
windows, v nh ih.. fr,mos; apply Ia .. ,.'
GEO. n. WILSON, Builder,
Corner oi Redwood aud C1tage Streets,
jIS or c"rn-f ot Gieen and Thames Street
NEWPORT 90 NFECrlpNEkf.
n CHINGER, Contec, ioner, No. 40
VI. Spring street, especially in.orms the pub
lie %, Newport, that he i. well prepared for
this se SON to supply to the best satisfaction oi
his pat,ons with anything belonging in his line.
lie viii have always on hand fresh Cakes, Pies,
with fue assortment Of Fancy Cakes. Also
American and Freuch Confectionery Of every
description. Pure lee Cream, Water Ices,
Charlotte Ru,sc, etc. etc. Orders prompt, at
tended TO aud nothing will be neglected to
obtain good satisfaction. Orders can lie lett
at the above mentioned place and corner OF South
Touro and John. st. tD,bIois' Block, No So
n2
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H.Y. CRANsTON Il SON,

ATIOhNltS Al LAW,
Henry Cranston, Office IL WashingtoR
q luare, opposite the Court House.
William II. Crans,on, Office in Daily News
building, No. l44 Thames Street. (oSl