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one of the life-boatS between the steamer
and the brig Marine, and tried hard to get
some one to accompany him on another trip;
and while pleading for assistance in his work
of humanity, the boat in which he stood was
stove in beneath him.
The WonhleSsaess of Gold.
1t is stated by many Of the survivors of
the Central America S passengers that there
was seldom so large an amount of money
owned by passengers as was in the case of
those who came by the Central America
Many were persons of large means, and
there were but very few whose immediate
wealth did not amount to hundreds, while
numbers reckoned their gold by thousands
of dollars. The greatest portion of the
passengers were returned miners, some COM
ing hither to invest the capital they had re-
allied in hopes to live life of greater ease
as the result of their industry, and others
to get their families, and once more to go
to the land of gold. But as the storm con-
tinued to rage, less and less of gold was
thought Of and when, on Saturday, it be-
came evident that tney were likely at any
moment to be buried beneath the waves,
wealthy men Invested themselves of their
treasure belts and scattered the gold upon
the cabin floors, telling those to take it who
would; lest its weight-a few ounces or
pounds-cawy them to their death.
Full purses, containing, in some instances,
50 0OO. were lvno untouched on sofas, Car
pet bags were opened by men, and the
shining metal was poured out on the floor
with the prodigality Of deaths despair. One
81 the passengers, who has fortunately been
rescued, opened and dashed about the ca
bin S20,O0Oin gold dust, and told him who
wanted to CRAFTY his greed for gold to take
it. But it was passed by untouched as the
yeriest dross. A few hours before, he would
have struck down the man who would have
attempted to take grain of that which he
now spurned from him.
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SELECTIONS.
IT VIII be Inquired Of"

Our minister, in his prayer, offered this
petition: "Grant us, o Lord, great and
general revival of religion among us" The
question arose with me at once, "Does he
mean this? and does he really expect what
he asks2" In this great and wicked city,
where men are madly rushing on after gain,
after pleasure, after any form of worldly
grati6cation-can it bel
But then, sis any thing too hard for the
Lordf' and is not God ''waiting to be gra-
cious?" Greatermaryels have been wrought
than that whole city should be moved.
God is infinite in power.
There are around us thousands of profess
ing Christians, each one Of whom has So
lemnly promised to renounce the world, to
let their light shine, and to endeavor to
lead others to Christ.
We will not say how they have lived, nor
how fulfilled their vows; but let each one
from this time be faithful to his VOWS. Sup
pose each one to pray earnestly, and from
the heart, Lord, revive thy work, pour out
thy Spirit on my own heart, and on those
who love Thee not"
Suppose each one to follow up this prayer
with word in season to any around him, to
speak with sincere and deep feeling, how
long could men remain unmoved?
The work is done. When our own hearts
are moved, a revival is begun; and we can
not be in earnest on any subject, much less
on this, without producing an effect on
others.
We have need of repentance among our
selves, we have need of faith; and when we
have this and pray from the heart, we shall
be answered, and even this whole city may
be moved.
Then may we see this ''great and general
revival" for which we have prayed, with
how much sincerity God knows, who knows
the heart.
Christian, viii you begin-and yOu-and
your
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II ENT, PAINE 81 CO., IMPORTERS AND WHOLE
II SALE DEALERS in FOREIGN and DOMESTIC
DRY GOODS, Nos. 1863 and 1873 Main Street, Rich
moDd. Fall Trade, 1857.
We beg leave to invite the attention of Southern
Merchants to our large and attractive stock of Fancy
and Staple DRY GOODS now receiving, which in a
few days will be very complete in all the departments,
and will comprise the largest and most commanding
assortment we have ever had the pleasure to offer to
our friends and customers.
BY the ships "Riga" and ''Lalla RoOkh, from Lii
verpOol to this port and by various arrivals at New
York we have received large portion of our impor-
tation of British French and German Goods, embracing
every variety among which many of entirely new
and beautiful designs.
In Cloths CassimereS and VeStingS ClOaks and Man
ties, Ladies' Dress Goods Lace Goods and EmbrOide-
rieS, our stock is unusually attractive
We are also receiving full assortment of Domestic
Fabrics of the most popular styles manufactured.
We shall be prepared to exhibit splendid stock OF
READYMADE CLOTHING, of all grades, and hay-
ing had manufactured under thoroughly competent
superintendent on the premises challenge cOmpe-
tion in quality and prices and feel assured that
can offer inducements in this branch unsurpassed in
this country.
We respectfully solicit examination of our stock,
which will be much larger than have ever before
exhibited and which increased facilities enables us
to offer to cash prompt buyers at prices that Will
meet the competition of this or any other market.
Orders will at all times receive prompt and per-
sonal attention. KENT, PAINE * co.
an 90
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Two Ways of Telling a Story.

In one of the most populous cities of New
England, year since, party of lads, all
members of the same school, got up grand
sleigh ride. The sleigh was large and
splendid one, drawn by six gray horses.
On the day following the ride, as the
teacher entered the school-room, he found
his pupils in high merriment, as they chatted
about the fun and frolick of their excursion.
In answer to some inquiries which he made
about the matter, one of the lads volun-
teered to give an account of their trip and
its incidents.
AS he drew near the end of his story, he
exclaimed, go, sir there was one little cir
cumstance that had almost forgotten. AS
we were coming home, we saw queer look
ing affair in the road. 1t proved to be a
rusty old sleigh, fastened behind covered
wagon, proceeding at very slow rate, and
taking up nearly the whole road.
"Finding the owner was not disposed to
turn out, we determined upon volley Of
snow-balls and good hurrah. They pro-
duced right effect, for the crazy machine
turned out in the deep snow, and the skinny
old pony started on full trot.
GAS we passed, some one gave the old
tilt of a horse good crack, which made
him run faster than he ever did before, I'll
warrant. And so with another volley of
snow-balls, pitched into the front part of
hewagon, and with three-times-three cheers,
we rushed by.
"With that, an old tcllow in the wagon,
who was buried up under an old hat, and
who dropped the reins, bawled out, why do
you frighten my horse2' why don't you
turn out, then7' says the driver. So we
gave him three rousing cheers more. His
horse was frightened again, and ran up
against loaded team, and believe almost
capsized the old creature-and so we left
him."
"Well, boys" replied the instructor, ''take
your seats, and | will tax my turn and tell
you a story, all about sleigh-ride, too.
Yesterday afternoon a very venerable old
clergyman was on his way from Boston to
Salem, to pass the residue of the winter at
the house of his son. That he might be
prepared for journeying in the spring, he
took with him his wagon, and for the winter
the sleigh, which he fastened behind the
wagon.
"His sight and hearing was somewhat
blunt by age, and he was proceeding very
slowly and quietly, for his horse was old and
feeble like his owner. His thoughts reverted
to the scenes of his youth, of his manhood,
and of his ripper years. Almost forgetting
himself in the multitude of his thoughts, he
was suddenly disturbed and terrified by
loud hurrahs from behind, and by furious
pelting upon the top Of his wagon.
ain his trepidation, he dropped his reins,
and as his aged and feeble hands were quite
oenumbed with cold, he could not gather
hem up, and his horse began to run away.
In the midst of the old mans troubles there
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POETRY.
The Treasures of the Deep.

Those of our readers whose recolectlons
date back twenty-five years, will remember
with what pleasure they were accustomed to
read new poem from the pen Of Mrs He
mans. There are few female writer's in the
whole range of English literature deserving
a higher place. She had not the strong in
telleet, the lofty imagination, and power of
analvzing passion possessed by Joanna Bail
Te--.Sister Joanna" as Walter Scott was
used to call her--but she had the spirit OF
a true poet, and wrote many things that the
world should not ''willingly let die" Thede-
plorable loss Of the Cmtral 44aerica, Of sAe
treasure, of the fair women and brave men,
that, with the Inflated bark, were swallowed
by the s'remorseless sea, reminds us of the
best of her short poems. We give it below
entire, with the exception of two stanzas;
Yet more, the depths have more! What
wealth untold,
Far down, and shining through their still
ness lies?
Thou hast the starry gems, the burning gold,
Won from ten thousand royal argosies.
Sweep Ger thy spoils, thou wild and wrath
full main!
Earth claims not these again.
Yet more, the pillows and the depths have
more!
High hearts and brave are gathered tC
thy breast!
They hear not now the booming waters roar
The battle thunders will not break then
rest,
Keep thy red gold and gems, thou stormy
grave!
Give back the true and brave
Give back the lost aud lovely! those for whom
The place was kept at board and hearth
so long,
The prayer went up through midnight
DIeaJnleSS SISOHl,
And the vain yearning woke midst fiesta
song.
Hold fast thy buried isles, thy towers Ger
thrown,
But all is not thine own.
To thee the love of woman hath gone down
Dark flow thy tides DER manhOod's noble
head,
Der youths bright locks and beauty
fowery crown:
Yet must thou hear a voiee-Restore tn
dead
Earth shall reclaim her precious things from
thee -
Restore the dead, thou sea!
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A GRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE.-Th Subscri-
n bers continue to manufacture Agricultural Ma
chimes and Implements of the most approved patterns
and superior workmanship. They ask attention to
"Cardwell's Horse Power and Thresher," single and
double geared with Separator if required which have
taken premium at every Fair at which they have
been exhibited
ALSO,
Croskilps Clod Crusher
Manny's Improved Reaper and Mover, the best in use
Rich's Iron Beam Plow, highly approved
Seymour & Sages Broad Cast Grain Sewer
Magic Corn and Cob Mill, an excellent machine
Reynolds Wheat Fans and several other patterns
Corn Shelters Hand and Horse Power, from 10 to $50
Hay Presses, Wheat Drills, Corn Planters
Cider Mills, Grain Cradles, Hay Rakes, Harrows
Grain Cleaners, Tobacco Mills, &c, &c.
BALDWIN, CALDWELL & CO.,
ap III No. l46 Main street Richmond.
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FALL PLowlNG.-The advantages of fal
blowing may be enumerated as follows II
In the autumn, the team having become in
ured to work during the summer, is more
vigorous and better prepared for labor thar
in the spring, and other farm work is less
pressing in its demands upon the time anC
attention than in that busting period. Lee
all blowing be done which is possible in the
fall, and still the spring work would give
abundant employment to the farmer and hi
teams, in drawing manure, cross-plowing
cultivating, narrowing, &c.
2. In the fall, low, moist lands are gene
rally in better condition for blowing thar
in spring time. We say generally, for this
season low, moist lands are decidedly moist
at present. Still, we cannot hope for any
better state very early next year, and i
plowed as they should be, wet lands vii
suffer very little from water through the
winter.
8. Stiff, heavy soils, plowed in autumn
undergo, by the action of water and frost, g
more thorough disintegration- clays are pull.
verified and crumbled, and heavy loans and
hard pan lands are acted upon in like man
ner and with like benefit.
4. Heavy, coarse sward, full of rank
weeds and grasses, can be better subdued
by blowing in the fall-their roots are more
apt to die out, and less liable to sprout
again than when plowed in the spring. The
turf is better prepared, by its more adj
vanced state Of decay, for the use of the
crops WHICH may be sown or planted upon it.
5. Fall blowing disturbs the "winter ar
rangements" of numerous worms and in
sects, and must destroy large number Of
these pests and also their eggs and Larvae.
This is a minor advantage, but one worthy
of consideration, especially on land infested
with the wise-worm.
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REFER TO
The Presidents and Cashiers Of the seUera Banks and
Merchants generally Of Richmond.
Balt:more-D. Sprigg, Esq, Cashier Merchants
Bank P. Gibson, Esq, Cashier Bank of Baltimore;
Messrs. Rice, Chase & Co.; b. F. Yoss, Esq.
Philadelphia-E. N. Lewis, Cashier Farmers and
Mechanics Bank; j. Hockey, Esq, Cashier Bank of
North America; Messrs. Willing Coffin Co., Messrs.
Martien & Co.
Ne,o York; Punnett, Esq, Cashier Bank of North
America; R. H. Lowry Esq, Cashier Bank of Republic;
E. H. Arthur, Esq, Cashier Union Bank, Messrs
Wheeler & Lacey.
Charlottesville, Va-B C. Flanagan Esq, Cashier
Monticello Bank.
Ho,cardsrillc, Va.-D. j. Hartshook, Esq, Cashier
Bank of HOwardsvie.
LatosonriHe, ~ Carolina.-R. w. Lawson, Esq.
mar Off
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Mortality of College Graduates,

Prof Pierce, of Harvard College, has
been recently canvassing the facts now ac-
cumuated in the triennial catalogues of
that institution, concerning the duration of
life of its graduates, and the results of his
research are valuable. He finds that the
probable duration of life after graduating,
taking twenty-one as the average age of
graduates, is over forty-two years; or two
and half wears more than the probable
duration of life in other persons at the same
age. A College education is then fayora-
bic to long Gfe Another result is, that
the students who distinguished themselves
as scholars, have lived longer on an aver
age than those whose standing was low.
Habits of diigent study would seem then to
favor health and life. A contrary impress
sion has prevailed in both these points.
Journal Of Commerce.
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The Planter and HouSekeeper.

LEMON JUICE IN DRoPsY.-Lemons are
recommended for dropsy in Russian medi-
cal journal, and are said to be beneficial in
the most hopeless cases. The first day one
lemon was given, after taking the peel off,
and cutting it up into small pieces in sugar;
the two following days three were given, and
afterwards eighteen every day. For nour-
ishment, meat was given. In every case the
water came off on the seventh days.
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BY EMMA ALICE BROWNE.

Oh, dear little birdie,
Come back TO cur nest,
The old house :s,sss oson,= Without you.
Come, mother will hold you
All day on her breast,
With the summer-wind blowing about you;
The misty:white lilies
Make dainty the valleys
And over the windows swing garlands of
Where the red vine bloom
And iessamine
Fragrantly meet.
But mourner-lke shadow
Keeps watch in each room
OH lost little baby
Oh! silence and gloom!
And the sunshine steals sadly
In at the door,
Touching the floor
With mystical feet,
Softly and solemnly seeking thee, sweet,
AS one seeks playmate
Who lieth asleep
Where shadow and silence
And purity keep!
Oh, dear little Willie
My white budding lilly
OF May, that the chilly
Frost wind blew over
And touched with spell,
That keeps thee sleeping
Despite my wild weeping.
loved thee-oh, darling!
I love thee still, baby,
In the death-shadows keeping;
But God and the angels, sweet,
Loved thee as well
Sleep, little baby;
When next the wild May bee
Swings in the delicate cup of the lily,
The innocent ..A,,,es Z my beautiful, hid
| Under the roof of the dark coffin-lid,
Shall burst into blossom
OF purple and white;
And the sweet morning light
Shall touch with rare splendor,
Solemn and tender,
The grave shadows chilly
That veil the blue eyes of
My lost baby Willie
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DARE AND VALUABLE BOOKS.-J. W. Ran.
Il doph has Just published for free circulation those
who order by mail can get only by enclosing cent
stamp to pay the postage, Catalogue of and va
liable Books, many of them with Autograph MSS.
Notes, Newspaper Cuttings, &c.
The Catalogue contains 80 pages 200 different items
and over 1000 VOLUMES
Also published catalogue of over 1000 of new and
old books on Politics. Political Economy and Political
History.
Also Catalogue of 1000 new and Standard Law
Books embracing many rare English editions not to be
found elsewhere-mUst of the works can be sent by
mail postpaid to those who remit the retail price
Book-buyers will find these catalogues very useful, a.
the SIZE date of publication binding, and of price are
given New Books received soon AS published, ans
large additions made to the stock of old work.
Libraries beUAkt and sold! mar %
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THE FARMERS GUIDE

TO SCIENTIFIC & PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE
By Henry Stephens, F. X. s., of Edinburgh and the
late j. p Norton, Professor of Scientific Agriculture
in Yale College New Haven. vols. Royal octave.
900 pages, and numerous Wood and Steel En-
Cravings
This is, cunfesscdly, the most complete work gu
Agriculture ever published, and in order to give it
wider circulation the publishers have resolved to
duce the price to
Five Dollars for the Two Volumes!
When sent by mail (post-pad) to California and Ore
gon the price will be ST. To every other part of the
Union, and to Canada (post-paid), Sc. ~ This is
NOT the old "Book Of the Fans"
Remittances for any of the at6ve publications shoul
always be addressed, postpaid TO the Publishers,
LEONARD SCOTT g. CO
las No 81 Gold street, n. York.
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When vegetation is rank, and the soil
sour, burning the stuble tends to destroy
all vegetable acids, and sweeten and i'm
prove the soil. After the land is properly
drained, caustic lime not only neutralizes
acids, but consumes all organic substances.
1t operates most favorably when applied
often, and in small doses.
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Strong doses of coffee have recently been
successfully administered in New York, (as
an antidote to poison,) to person who had
taken four ounces of laudanum. He was
aroused to consciousness from deep sleep
on the first application, and on repeating the
dose was soon out of danger.
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DELLS! BELLS! BELLS!!-The Subscribers, at
ID their long establishedand enlarged Foundry, manu-
facture upon an improved method and keep constantly
on hand large assortment of their superior BELLS OF
all descriptions suitable for Fire Alarms, Churches,
Academies, Factories Steamboats,, Plantations, etc.,
mounted with their "RoTATING YOKE" and other Inn
proved Hangngs which ensure the safety OF the Bell
with ease and efficiency in ringing. Warrantee given
of tone and durability. For full particulars as to
Keys, Weights ETC., apply for Circular to
A. MENEELY'S SONS,
West Troy, Albany County, N. Y.
FAIRBANKS g. CO., AGENTS,
iyI9 IS9 Broadway, New York.
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TSAACS & TAYLOR, EXCHANGE 4ND BANK
l. ING OFFICE, opposite the Banks, Main Street
Richmond. The undersigned have associated them
selves for the purpose of conducting General Elk
change and Banking Business, under the style and firm
of IsAACs * TAYLOR.
They will negotiate Loans, Commercial Paper, State
City, Railroad, and other securities, on commissions
purchase Uncurrent Bank Notes. Drafts, Checks, Coin
&c; receive deposits in current uncurrent money
and pay checks ON same in like currency; collect all
accessible points, and attend to all transactions incl
dent to General Banking Business, with promptness
and fidelity. JOS. BRUMMEL,
WIN. B. ISAACS,
VIM TAYLOR.
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CHILDREN'S COLUMN.
81 Will be Good To-Day"

81 will be good, dear mother"
heard sweet child say;
I will be good, nov watch me;
| will be good all day."
She lifted up her bright young eyes,
With soft and pleasing smile;
Then mothers kiss was on her lips,
So free and pure from guile
And when night came, that little one,
In kneeling down to pray,
Said, in soft and whispering tone,
"Have been good to-day2"
o many, many bitter tears
'Tyould save us, did we say,
Like that poor child, with earnest hear
81 will be good to-day"
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HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.-W. S. & G.
IL DoNNAN, No. 10 Pearl Street, Richmond, Va,
Importers and Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Hard
ware, Cutlery, &c. Keep constantly on hand good
and complete assortment of
Fine Pocket and Table Cutlery, Scissors and Razors;
Building Hardware of every description;
Carpenters and Blacksmith's Tools;
Farming Implements, &c. &C.;
With general assortment of Goods adapted to the
wants of both city and country, and which we offer
for sale for cash or to punctual customers, the
lowest possible terms
Richmond Jan. 18th. lS57.-ly
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NJ oTHING TRADE.-FalI, 1ss7.-we i

NJ oTHING TRADE.-Fall, 1867.-We in
v vite the attention of Wholesale and Retail pur
chasers to the largest and most desirable stock OF
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING,
To be found in the State, open and ready for in
spection ON the first and second floors of house
102 Main Street, Richmond, Ia.
BY semi-weekly receipts direct from our own manu-
factory, we shall be prepared, at all times, with the
latest and most superb styles of the season. gotten up
in the most fashionable and durable manner and which
we warrant perfect in all respects All the antages
which capital an experience of nineteen years in the
trade in this city, and the most extensive operations
can give are enjoyed by u.s. and possessing these fac
ltes we can and do offer the greatest inducements Tin
stock, styles and prces,) to purchasers.
Thanking numerous patrons for their long CONT
nued and liberal support and pledging ourselves to be
worthy of it, We solicit its continuance.
sc ~ KEEN, BALDWIN q co.
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n T. WILLIAMS, Produce Commission Merehan Z
u. and General Agent for receiving and forwarding
Manufactured Tobacco.
Sells and buys all articles of Country Produce and
Merchandise commission.
0fice-Opposite Shockoe Warehouse, in extension
building Columbian Hotel.
~ All business done with the Pension OS ce or at
the Capitol, will be regarded as regular busnerst
actions, and charged accordingly.
Refers most respectfully, to the principal business
houses in Richmond, Lynchburg Danville, and Milton,
n c. also to the principal planters in Pittsyyana
and Henry. Va, and Rockingham and Caswell, n. c.
La 3-lY