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Sit Uptiahf.

"Sit upright! sit upright, my son ~ said
lady to hei son George, who had formed
a wretched habit of bending whenever he
sat down to read. His mother had told
him that he could not breathe right unless
he sat upright. But it was of no use bend
over he would in spite of all his mother
could say.
"Sit upright; Master George!" cried his
teacher, as George bent over his copy book
at school. "If you don't sit upright, like
Master Charles, you will ruin you health,
and possibly die Of consumption" rr
This startled Master George. lie did not
want TO die, and he felt alarmed. So after
school he said to his teacher: st p
"Please, sir, explain to me how bending
over when i sit can cause me TO have the
g.. t..... .s
"That | will, George" replied his teacher,
with cordial smile. There is an element
in the air called the oxygen, which is neces-
sary to make your blood circulate, and TO
help it purify itself by throwing off what is
called carbon. When you stoop you cannot
take in sufficient quantity of ar to accom-
plish these purposes; hence, the blood re-
mains bad, and the air cells in your lungs
inflame. The cough comes on; next, the
lungs ulcerate, and then you die. Give the
lungs room to inspire plenty of air, and you
will not be injured by study. Do you un.
derstand the matter now, George ?"
81 think do, sir and will try to sit up
right hereafter" said George. .u- ..-
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PUBLIC MORALS" Learning gives men
true sense of their frailly, the casualty of
fortune, and the dignity of the soul and its
office; whence they cannot think auy great
ness of fortune worthey end of their living,
and, therefore, live so as to give clear aud
acceptable account to God and their supe,i
ors-whilst the corrupter sort Of politicians,
who are not by learning and virtue estpb-
lished in love of duty nor ever look abroad
into universality, refer all things to them
selves, and thrust their persons into the centre
of the world, as if all lines should meet in
them and their fortunes, without regard
ing in storms what become of the shin ot
State, if they can save themselves in the
cock boat of their own fortunes.'-Lord
Bacon.
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THE ROYAL CHILp.--The young Princess
of Eng land is little headstrong, as this an
ecdote will show:
"Mr. Brown, medical practitioner in vi,
cinage of Windsor's Meads, il frequent vs-
itor, kind of daily purveyor of domestic
medicine at the palace, and the Princess of.
ten addressed him thus: Good morning
Brown" emitting the Mr. This came 10
the ears of the royal Ma who forbade its
recurrence, and threatened that on its being
repeated, she would send Miss Guelph to
bed. On Mr.. Browns next VISIT and in the
presence of Victoria the royal Princess salu-
ted him as usual, with Good morning
Brown, and Good night, Brown for am
sent to bed, Brown The Queen kept her
woid."
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Earring Wofas.

The farewell hours are sad, even though
they may be hopeful. Parents and children
separate in the vicissitudes of life, friends
exchange the cordial pressure of hauds in
parting for season, lovers seperate with
fond adieus, renewed vows, and happy hopes
of future. There is much for memory in
the gentle pressure of The hand, in the soul
touching glance Of the eye. in the soft tone
Of the voice, but words which fall upon the
ear and reach the heart with the significance
of love and friendship give memory its rich
est, sweetest, dearest treasures.
The son leaves his parental roof to seek
his fortune in the wide world. He leaves
behind him the past, filled as it is with the
many happy recollec,ions Of his joyous boy
hood days, before the cares, perplexitics and
responsibilities of manhood have been stamp
ed upon his brow. Go where he may, these
recolections will follow him, and he will Of
ten muse upon his youthful, halcyon days
AT times he may forget those, but the last
words uttered by his loving parents are
never forgotten. If he is disposed to depart
from the path of duty, and enter into the yor-
tex Of vice and dissipation, the last prayer
uttered by his kind and loving mother will
cbide him for his conduct. The last anxious
look, the tear drops upon her motherly cheek
will thrill him anew, and strengthen him to
resist the insidious wles of the tempter.
The daughter may leave her home 70
make the home of him, whom she has cho-
sen for life companion, happy. Through
all the changes of life, even in her deepest
troubles or in her happiest moments, she
is blessed by the sad, sweet memory of the
long fond embrace, the whispering spirit of
her parents love. The soldier, too, when
amid the roar Of cannon, the rattle of mus
kerry, and the cries and groans of the woun-
ded when shot fly rs thick as hail, will think
oe the last parting words of his kindred, at
home, and it will stimulate and renew his
hand to win honors that may be heralLed
back to his friends at home. In all the diff
ferent characters Of life we may assume, still
the last fond words of those we have parted
with, fall like gentle murinurs upon the ear
of memory. We will turn away, and muse
as we pass along life's rugged journey over
the parting scene. The last words sink deep
into our inmost soul, and especially so, il
much time and distance intervene between
the hour of separation and hope of meeting
again. The brief future may be big with
fate, and il is this then, why parting words
become impressed so indelibly on the mind
But it is the destiny of mortals TO part, not
for few days, or week, or y month, or a
year, but for all earthly time, when the spir-
it takes its fight to eternity-to another and
mysterious world. We part then to meet
no more on earth. We may cling to this
dear companion, or that dear friend as the
light and JOY of our life, but death will flap
his funeral wing, and leave MS only the memo
ry of the past and above all, the parting
words of the lost one.
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MEMoRY.-"When I reflected" oh
serves Pope, in letter to Addison,
"what an inconsiderable atom every
single man is, with respect to the whole
creation, methinks it is shame to be
concerned at the removal of such a
trivial animal as I am. The .morning
after my exitthe sun will rise rs bright
as ever--tbe flowers smell as sweet
the plants springs as grecn-the world
will proceed in its course. and the peo-
pie will laugh as heartily, and marry
as fast as they were used to do. The
memory of a man passeth away as the
remembrance of gust that tarrieth
but one day.
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PowER OF THE BIBLE.-The mother Of
family was married to an infidel who made
a jest of religion in the presence of his own
children, yet she succeeded in bringing
them all up in the fear of the Lord. one
day asked her how she preserved them
from the influence Of q father whose senli-
ments were so opposed to her own. This
was her answer: because to the authority
Of a father did not oppose the authority Of
a mother, but that of Cod From their ear.
lest years my children have always seen the
Bible upon my table. This holy book has
constituted the whole of their religious in.
struction. was SILENT that might allow
it to speak. Did they propose question,
did they commit any fault, did they perform
any good action, | opened the Bible, and
the Bible answered, reproved, or encouraged
them, The constant reading of the Scrip.
lures has alone wrought the prodigy which
surprises you.--Adoiphe Meaod.
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Life, we are told, is journey-and
to see the way in which some people
eat, You would imagine they were
taking in provisions to last them the
whole length of the journey.
PrrHY.-A Boston woman has writ.
ten very brief letter to a member Of
Congress from Massachusetts. II
reads as follows:
'Balaam's ass spoke once-can't you 2
BADLY BEATEN-The Hon. J. Scott Har.
rlson, OF Ohio, who voted against the expuI.
sion OF Preston S. Brooks, Esq., has been
beaten by 6501 majority. He was elected
two years ago by majority of 5000 votes.
"A Toast TO THE PREss.-Tbe stay and
leaver OF popular government. May It un.
lock the bars Of ignorance and oppression
and cast abroad the rays of truth and tole-
ration.
Ladies generally shop in couples
When a lad has any money to spend
she dearly loves taking a friend with
her to see her spend it.
Did yon ever want an Omnibus in a
particular hurry without finding them
all running in the opposite direction
to where you wished to go.
Bad words, like bad sbiIlings, are
often brought home to the person who
has uttered them.
The number of poor poets is, Il any.
thing, greater than the number of Do
cts who are poor.
STRAY Suor.-There is no adhesive
Iabcl like q nickname.
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A WoMAN's SMILE.-One Of our ex-
changes-tne editor Of which has evil
dentiy been warming himself in the
sunshine of q pretty face-has the fol-
lowing:--
ga beautiful smile is to the female
countenance what the sunbeam is to
the landscape; ; it embellishes an infe-
rior face, and redeems an ugly one
A smile, however, should not become
habituai, or iasip;d:ty ;s the result |;
nor should the mouth break into a
smile on one side, the other remaining
passive and unmoved, for this imparts
an air of deceitful grotesqueness to the
face. Adisagreeable smile distorts the
line of beauty, and is more repulsive
than q ,frown. There are many kinds
of smiles, each having distinctive
character--some announce goodness
and sweetness, others betray sarcasm,
bitterness, and pride; some soften the
countenance by their laDguishing ten
derness, others brighten it by their
brilliant and spiritual vivacity. Gaz-
ing and pofing over mirrow cannot
aid In acquiring beautiful smiles half
60 60 well as to turn the gaze inward, to
watch that the heart keeps unsnllied
from the reflection Of evil, and is illum-
cd and beautified by all sweet throhs." /"
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NO. II.

DECIDEDLY CooL.--The editor Of the
Pottsvile (Pa) Miners Journal recently yisi,
tel Philadelphia, and while there his room
At the hotel was entered one night by a light
fingered rascal, who stole from his clothing a
valuable watch and some money. The edi-
Tor subsequently received communication
from the 'chevalier," together with locLet
which was attached to the watch. He said
he returned the locket. "thinking it might
probably be valued on account of associa.
tons" and would have returned the watcl.
but there was such small amount of capi
tai IN the purse that it would not paw for the
trouble he took, SO the watch had to be sold
TO pay the expenses" He says he likes
editors, ard If he makes any money soon
will buy the watch back and return il. and
winds up by advising the knight OF the quill
not to sleep so sound the next time he visits
the Quaker city-and all of which must be-
very consoling to that gentleman. f.
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INCREASE OF JEws.-An intelligent writer
in the North American Review supposes that
no class of immigrants has increased moro
rapidly in this country than the Hebrew
In 1850 man might coant upon his fingers
all the synagogues in the land now there
are at least quarter Of million Jews, from
eighty to ninety synagogues. and multi
tude Of smaller communities where nucleus
exists which will soon grow into syna-
gogue. The city of New York alone has
twenty synagogues and thirty thousand
Jews--about one-twentieth part of the popu-
latiCn being such. There are synagogues in
all the chief cities Of the seabnard; two in
Boston, five in Baltimore, three in New Or.
leans, two in Charleston, and four in Ciucn.
natl, &c.
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~ was amused" says tire biograph-
er of Montgomery, "with the poets
statement to the effect that the house in
which Montgomery was born is now a
whisky shop; that Burus' native cot
tage is a public house the spot where
Scott was born occupied by a building
used for a similar purpose; and even
Coleridge's residence at Neither
Stowey, the very house in which the
poet composed the sweet ode to the
Nightingale is now an ordinary beer
house"
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EsERoy.-@The longer I live,n says a
great writer, "the more certain that am
that the great difference between men, the
great and the Insignificant is energy--in-
yincible determinations honest purpose
once fixed, and then death or victory. That
quality will do anything that can be done
in the world and no talent, no circumstan-
ces, no opportunity, will make two.legged
creature 0 man without IL"
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The heroic Sir Charles Napier wrote
very beautifully and touchingly to a
lady on the eve of his great victory
at Meance--"If | survive I shall soon
be with those l love if fall l shall be
with those have To-. ed.
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a BUNDLE OF ELorEMENrs.-The
Buffalo E:cpress gives the following
chapter on domestic difficulties Mrs
King, near Kingston, was recently ta-
ken sick, and her husband seized the
opportunity to elope with hand
some servant girl named Martin. On
their arrival in Albany, Miss Martin
eloped with young man named Cor.
nelius, taking Mr.. Kings money
King being penitent, returned home
and found that his wife had eloped
with dry goods clerk named LETTERS.
with all the moveable articles in the
house-Whereupon King started off
IN pursuit; considering himself deep
ly injured man.
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5rltrtrh purtrg.
q Ififiips Gift.

A rnrrLIsG gih-one little rose,
Just bursting into Gloom!
For such the stranger was, :.
Which came with sweet perfume, %
To cheer me in my Loneliness,
And drive sad thoughts away;
A foretas,e Of those gardens fair,
Whose fiow'rets ne'er decay.
One little rose! and yet how much
This weioomc gift 1 prizel -a
No golden treasure ever seemed
So Leauteous in my eyes.
The kindly tone and look it Gore
To other charms gave birth;
Enhancing as they clustered there,
It's own Intrinsic worth.
How oft one kind and gentle word
Will peace and JOY impart,
Aad make the warmest sunshine glow
Upon the saddest heart.
How oft one trifing gift will speak,
Where words are needed not
The heart soon learns the thought to reai
That seeks to soothe its lot.
Sweet memories linger round each flower
Which friendship ever gave;
A holy incense floating DER
Each, little perfumed grave.
From every wilhered leaf and bud
Flows forth touching strain,
Till voice aud lutte in memory's ear
Echo the soft refrain.
dearly love such chosen gifts,
For in them all find
A welcome balm most sweet and pure,
To cheer the lonely mind.
And nesting mid the velvet leaves,
There seems some fairy fair,
In perfumed whispers breathing forth
The kind thoughts written there.
Still come 70 me in all your pride,
Ye blushing roses bright!
Each petal can page unfold,
My spirit to delight.
Joy to feel your presence near,
Surrounding me with love,
Like holy angels freely sent,
With blessings from above.
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A LAD came in great haste into drug
store, the other morning, and half out of
breath exclaimed :-"Mother thent me down
to the hopothecary pop to get a thimble
full Of pallegolic; Bulbs as thick as the
d'ckenth, not exthpected to live from one
end to the totller"
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Never he critical to ladies' was
the maxim of an old Irish peer, re-
markable for his homage to the sex
the only way a true gentleman ever
will attempt to look at the faults of a
pretty woman is, to sAut his eyes p
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DIsUNroN.-"H." one of the Editors
of the Due West Telescope, religious
paper, in a lengthy article declares for
the Union under any and all circum-
stances. He says he is " Dead down
against disunion." Tolerably emphat.
ic, that.
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FLATrEKY.-"You fiatter me-" said
a thin exquisite the other day, to a
young lady who was praising the
beauty of his moustache.
"for heavens sake, ma'am," inter
posed an old skipper, don't make that
monkey any .Ratter than he is now!n
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Coon ApvIcE.-Don't get in a fins.
ter and 60 OF buster, nor allow your
self to terrified be; but keep q cold
head, and never be led, to Join in a
burrah and spree.
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Blessed are the young girls who
have no beaux to plague them, for
they shall not be kept awake Sunday
nights.
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Waiting for dead mems shoes is, in
most measures, a bootlcss affair.
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Johnston Male and Female Academy.

VII L NEAT SESSlON WILL COMMENCE ON TIE
first Monday III January, which will be the seventh
day Of The month The Trustees are truly grateful for the
liberal patronage which has been bestowed upon the school
during the present session, and respectfully solicit con-
tton OF the same feeling cpnden: that no institution
Of the KIND, offers greater facilities for the same expense
The male Department. well the superintendent of
the whole, will be under John ". Stuart ESQ., vino has
been engaged several years in teaching with great success:
part OF the time connected with Randolph Macon College
Principal Of the Preparatory department. which We are
informed by the Faculty, he conducted with eminent ab
ty, and left with the regrets of all concerned
The female school will be under the direction of Miss
Flora Graham, who is NorihCarolnan by birth and edu-
caOn and consequently, identified with US in interest and
feeling. She is first graduate of one of the best e
male colleges in the State, the President which, speak
ing of her says, She of the best scholars ever
Knew, and would esteem any fortunate who could
her services a teacher too high a character
could not give her.. instruction from such teuchers "A
well the ceapness of board and tuition are
which should not be overlooked by persons who chill
dren to educate loung will be prepared for the ad
Nanced classes college, for The business walks of lite;
young ladies vii have fine opportunity acquire supe.
rior education, both social and ornamental
The Academy is situated in healthy and agreeable
munity, Is miles South Of Raleigh.
Pupils will be received time during The session. and
charged from the time they No deduction will
be made unless i'll case Of pro,racled illness.
The terms per session. Of ) mnnlhs, are us follows
Tuition in the PRIMARY branches, $40 co
" higher lzO0
Latin. Greek, and French, or either, 400
Music Piano included 90 90
Drawing and Water Painting, 90
Oil Painting 10 10
Board can be had at from &c to s. so per month.
D. H. ToMLrssoN, W. ID. TURNER,
A. J. LEACH, SETH WOODALL,
Rev. L. GAERARD, SIMON SMITH.
Leachburg, n. e., Dec. H. 1855. llu4-w6w.
- Spirit If the Age copy weeks
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.I1IIIIIIDIs IIEITT6.N 49, ;

= 49, 81 sssss,s - sass,sv For the Standard
swift, time hs. roa on and the last year has left
Oftsnter relations and friends has bercff ia.
Yet we are pesanitssd to hail The New Year
Let us,thes hail the Year with hearts of devotion.
y And leave our madness and iollies behind,
FOR well do we know in this world vi conlnlotion,
mat lasting enjoyments we never shall find.
fnough We plan them with judgment and conduct than
Hall OF the comforts contemplated with csr.
never could grasp the-they re gone with the Year
The turmoils behind US, each grief and vexation,
Distress aud troubles, we meet them no more
And ought to be thankful for that dispensution
Conceang from mortas the scenes yet before.
With voice ike the trumpet the Year doth remind II,
With awful precision now points to the tomb,
And bids us to look at the scenes just behiud us,
SO loudly proclaiming To mortals their doom.
We read on the pages of fond recollection,
The features and converse of some we held dear
But they've left US behind them grief and detection
No more with US now do they hail the New Year
We look on the grave where the body now slumber,
No more to he walked till the trumpet they hear
WIEN we hope to reoln those in the land wondsr,
How many this day in sweet friendship united!
Who're rolling III pleasure, nor think danger near
how soon Will their prospects and comforts be byhtad
The grave will engulph them in the course of The Ye
How empty are titles!-what a fatal Illusion
To seek for vain honors among mortals here
" men OeaIn Will throw III prOniScuUuS
The millions now hailing the Of the Year
Let D'vels uficehunters The Year hail with n,aar
m Their schemes Of promotion now ripen apace -
They anxOusly look 10 the end OF eucl nle:,sure
Sull hoping TO rise ON rivals disgrace.
They may push their projects with highest ambition
- W HE seeking for places oil honor and gam,
The course .f Inc ear WIZ cliugt their condition
And number them cut with the hosts OF the siam
How many amongst them 10 power rising?
W no seek elevation by most unfair
we think the foul arts they bascy PRACTISING
" III all be developed III The of The Year o.
May each honest man with zeal thai wont ire
. Contend for those rights Tree neu SD dear
May The creed and The DOCTRINES of each uuiI,er
lie bAl.sned Tor ever III the Course vi the ear
May That peace be restored now 5ansied by faction
. May The hand OF KIND Heaven deslllies Steer
May hlow kolhng,Sin. The cause of distraction
Dc Oa!slsu iroin amongst the course of the Year
Ma! Nfm the great hunb"g, be banisled ;he nation;
. May ali his abeiiors now trrrrbe and fear;
MAY Inc sod thai upiiiied produce reformation;
Hay Heaven effect 1 / The Course of the N,.,,i
May the Church rise in spendor IN every direction.
May joyful Hosannails The wilderness cheer
Iiil time rolls her Oh from this vail Ut detection,
To hail i'll highest Heaven the great Jubilee cdr,
AMERICA.