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The Hove of Home.

1t is only shallow minded pretenders who
make either distinguished origin matter Of
6ersonal merit or obscure origin matter'o
personal reproach. A man who is not
ashamed OF himself need not be ashamed OF
his early condition. II did happen to me to
be born in log cabin, raised among the
sio~ drifts of New Hampshire, at period SO
early that when the smoke first rose from It's
rude chimney and curled over the frozen
hills, there was no similar evidence oil white
habitation between it and the settlements
on the rivers OF Canada. Its remains still
exist; make It an annual visit. carry my
ehildren to it, and teach them the hardships
endured by their relations before them. |
love to dwell upon the tender recollections,
ne kindred ties, the early affections, and the
}iarrations and Incidents which mingle with
sll,I know of the primitive family abode; !
neep to think thar none, of those who lnhab-
ned 1t are now amongst the living, and II
aver fail in affectionate veneration for him
who raised it, and defended 1t against savage
Violence and destruction, cherished all do
mestic comforts beneathits roof. and thro
the FIRE and blood Of seven years revolution,
ary.wr shrunk from no toll, no sacriice to
serve his country, and to raise his children
fo.a condition better than his own, may my
hainhle and the name Of my posterty be blot
isom the memory Of mankind DAME
tEsbssr. .sl KS Il a.s as r
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rinanciaI intelligence.
A NEW YORK WOMAN.

The New York correspondent Of the
Boston Journal writes the following:
One of the citizens of New York, gall
liant, whole-hearted, and noble fellow, who
is better known in the country than any
other man who lives in New York-wtose
house has been the home of all the great
men of the land and who has the same
great gift that God gave to Solomon, "large-
ness of heart,"-he, to the surprise of every
body, failed. All persons supposed the
house was immensely rich and daily coming
money. 1t was saii that the failure was oc.
casioned by the outside speculation Of a
partner. All that the gentleman had, and
all he had earned was at once given up TO
creditors, and he began life again as he had
began it thirty years ago, with the same
spirit and energy, with the same cheeful-
ness and the same hberality. His affairs
were as far as possible kept from his wife.
But with the quick, keen eyes Of affection,
she saw that more was involved in the
affairs OF her husband than he chose to
state to her. She is woman that had her
birth and education under the unwelcome
sky OF New England, But her mental and
moral training were had under those inhuen
ces that have raised up SO many men and
women Of mark and. talent, in our ,land.-
Hoping nothing from her husband about his
matters, this lady visited her husbands law.
yer, and heard from him the full measure OF
the evil that had fallen on his future. Her
resolution was Of once taken. She knew
that her husband valued his honor more
than all the wealth of the world, and ihnt
he felt that that honor seemed to rest under
cloud. She had at the East large and
valuable property, which was exclusively
her own. She ordered the papers to be
drawn at once, placing all the property in
the hands of her husbands creditors-re-
solving TO pariake with him all the conse-.
queuces OF loss ofpropeFty. She then sought
Eer husband, told him what she had done,
and with a smiling face, bade him look cheer.
fully to tae glowing future before. Noble
woman worthy of the best days of Roman
fortitude--worthy to be ranked among those
noble women described in the word of God
whom the children "rise up and call bless
ed" whose husband sitleth among the ell
ders at the gate OF the city," and of whom
her husband says, "MaDy daughters have
done virtuously, but thou excelleth them
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THERE SPOKE A MAN.

In ST. Louis, gentleman called on
friend to borrow money. His plan was eva.
ded in a cool, calm manner, that only Undue.
ed more energy in the peader, until the
gentleman said in effect: 81 have some
money;I think it will be hard winter for
the poor. roish 10 renta lot and fill ii oith
,rcod for the benefit Of The poor this Wtnter.-
] think it will do fur more good in that way
than IN any o,hor way can employ it."
Said the applicant 81 have no more to say,
DO .as YOU desire" s. ..
One of the best things of the season is
related of a large merchant in Boston who
employs large number Of females. Being
compelled to reduce his expense, he recent
y discharged q considerable portion of them.
After paying their wages in full he informed
them of his inability TO employ them longer
.-of his regret at dismiSsing them, and no.
ping that better times would dawn, present.
ed each of them with $40. .,.
-s TROUBLES EVERYWHERE.
The papers contuin interesting though sad
pictures of the consequences Of the revul-
sion. The poor are thrown out OF employ,
and begin Immediately to suffer: those in
better. circumstances are required to re-
trench, and even the rich find it necessary
to curtail their unnecessary expenses. The
Fall River Star describes what is already
taking place in the manufacturing towns OF
Massachusetts,, as follows:
| Whole families are suffering for bread, the
fathers willing and eager to work, but no.
thing to do. We have heard tales of dis
tress that would bring tears to the eyes Of
the most Indifferent. These people must
have bread or starve, and this is not the
community to allow the latter. This is too
gloomy, altogether. Take heart, men Of
Fall River, and show yourselves equal to a
momcmtary distress. This is a glorious, rich
country, with resources equal to the wants
! of thrice its inhabitants. There is consider.
able distress in the shoe towns of Essex
| CuuHtJs Dui HiS suS PoSS "CONS ahAhJ he"ue
were discharged in Lynn, and the winter
prospects of the poor are gloomy. The
Newsburypert Herald hears that orders have
been given for the discontinnance Of work
in one-half of the Globe Mills, and adds, 81
these Zines continue, we cannot see why
they will MT all suspend, and much Other
f.,
business, to the injury of the people physi-
cally and mentally"
GOOD NEWS FOR LOWELL OPERATIONS.
The Lowell (Mass) Ne,cs of the Sd inst
avs: e.
Yesterday afternoon, as about i50 OF the
operatives at the Middlesex Mills were as
srn bled in the counting room to be paid Oft
message came from Boston to "Keep on.'
1t went through the crowd like an electric
shock. Countenances that were lengthen-
ed and Jesponding, suddenly frightened will
Joy. The information suddenly spread tha
samu. Lawrence had arrived from Eng
land, that arrangements would BE
made - that the mills would notstOp
Hundreds Of hearts beat happily--heart.
that hid been weighed down with the
des ,ate prosper of winter coming on. fami
l1lcs 10 support, and no work. The choice
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A Good Joke.

The Sunday AIDS tells good story Of q
one legged political orator named Jones'
who was pretty successful in bantsriug an
Trishman, when the latter asked him show
the divil he had come to lose his leg. -
"Well,s said ] on es, son examining my pedi-
gree, and looking up my descent, / found
there was SOME irish blood In me, land be.
coming convinced that it had all settled in
that left leg, Ihad It cut of at opcs." sBe
the gods" said Pat, sit wud'av been good
thing ifit had only settled inlysr head. y !,
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A BRoKER's AeEHr ~ pIrFrcuLrr. 5 :


A BReKER's AeEHr IN pIFFIcULrT. 80 q
A few days ago, an agent for one Of sour
prominent brokers firms, presented sothe
Kentucky notes at the counter Of the bank
10 one OF the river towns in Kentucky, and,
politely asked for the specie. The follow
ing cOlloquy and incidents thereupOn turned
up: .@ Q&f-
Officer of the Bank-"Where are you
fromp g a.t ssaisf
Agent-"That is.immaterial, SIR" ash
Oficer-"Are you Brokers' agentl" g
Agent-"That's my business"
Oficer--"Whose money is this!" -eai
Agent--"BIine, and l wish to know
whether yo1 will redeem it, or whether you
are broke!"
Hereupen the officer consulted with other
officers of the bank, and in few moments.
afterwards the specie was c6anted out In
half dimes, dimes, quarters and half dollars.
The agent was slightly nonpiussed for an
instant, not beicg provided with black car
pet bag, bat observing suspicious gather
ing of outsiders in the banking room, he
found there was no time to be lost. immedi--
ately commenced s,uffing the precious but
troublesome metal into his belt. That filed,
he slowed more into his breeches pockets
until they protruded like the joles Of "a Chi
ma pig. Next he filled his coat pockets IN
til they were distended like an AldermaE's
paunch, and there being still more left, ne
was fain to content himself by thrusting the
balance into his bosom, until be. looked as
full breasted as a Thoroughbred short horn
ed bull. A dozen or more excited fellows
Of the town, very respectable looking per-
sonuges withall, had by this time surroended
the agent, and manifested determination to
1 bar his exit from the bank, and sternly indi-
Gated desire 'hat he should ''shell out."---
Being plucky fellow, the agent simply re-
marked, "GentlemeD, you will oblige mo
by permitting me to retire." No one nov
ed. The latter reiterated his desire with q
slight emphasis, approaching demand
Still none moved. The agent now perceiv-
ing the futiity of amiable requests, simply
drew out bowie-knife, and remarked quietly
but with a smack of ugliness, "You will
please get OF my way. | am going out Of
that door," He went. When he got into
the street, however, he was beset with 9th
er annoyances. The populace jeered and
threatened him. Some proposed to egg him,
and compel him to "Bhell out" at all haz-
yards. All remained at convenient dis
tance from him. However, meanwhile, his
breeches pockets, unaccustomed to such
tremendous strains, began to yield, and tho
agent, feeling the weight of his responsible
ties accumulate, got anxious and began to
sw eat. AT last he was compelled to use
both hands in sustaining his pockets, and SO
) he plodded through the streets of the town
until he arrived a4 The hotel where he So
iourned. There he was comparatively safe,
and had an opportunity to provide conve-
uient means for carrying his troublesome
: load. The people Of the town also refrain-
i ed from further threatening demonstrations
and the agent left. rejoi cling this escape
v He states that it is quite natural to suppose
j. that his nervous system was considerably
: excited. s7g
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Two Scotchmen thus discoursed: 5,
saw say, Georgia, man, aw hear thou's
been making fule o. theesel'a" a.. NJ
SAY, man, I've gotten q wife," .ags
"Why, didst thou know save dan that
same thing mesel'! What kind o. body
hast thou gotten?' .as;q4fEq
"a perfect deeval, man--a Felfect sdeev-
al" @.r,. E..a.. "a
"Smash me, man, aw wish mine war nae
warse than that." .ts..,, AS "a
"Warse than that - responded George,
chow can she be warse than that! Isn't
Beelzebub the warst crilter man Good have
for an aktaentence i this world!" 9
"Nought o. the kind, man--nouglt o. the
kind. Did'st thou know what the Bible
says, (and thou knawst il cannot be, wrong)!
1t says, sresisist the deeval, and he'll Zee
from you;' but bless thy soul, simple lad, if
ye resist my wife, she'll fee right al ye."
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RAVENNA, THURSDAY, NOV. 5, 1857. /.

examination is not one Of the original poll
books, by law required to be returned, and
from the absence o. lhe oath prescribed by
the territorial statutes for the judges .of
election, the returns being thus clearly in
valid and as we believe Fictitious and slim
ulnted, we have under the circumstance no
alternative but to reject the whole return
from the oxfSfs precinct, and to give HE
certificates to those who appear to have been
elected by virtue of the other regular re.
turns.
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R. j. WALKER,
Governor ii Kansa. Territory.

Frederick P. STANTON, Sec'y.
This proclamation produced the most in
tense excitement pmong the extreme pro-
slavery men at LecomPton. All sorts of
vengeance is threatened against the Cover
nor and Secretary, The former is quite i'll.
He sent yesterday to Lawrence for DR..
Swift, of the U, S. Army, to visit him
Excessive labor and fatigue, with this ex-
element of the past few days, were too
great for his naturally, feeble constitution.
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.GF'Papa, have guns got legs!'' "No.'
"How do they kick, thens' with their
breeches, my SON = 'si9 sgs.s a.ia. a5
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WHOLE NUMBER GA

was given to all those in waiting At the desk
Of the pay master, 10 take their wages then
or go back tOwOrk audwait till the regular
payment. Ri needless 10 say tll1t the mo-
hey remainsd in the hands Of the Psynss-
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Or" Martha" said lady to her colored
chambermad, sthat is the third silk dress
you have worn since you came to me; pray
how many do you own!'
"Only seven missy: but rs savin' my
wages to buy anuder." 49,, essegr
"Saven! What use are seven silk dres-
ses to you! Why, don't own 50 many as
that"
aspects not, Miss" said the smiling dar.
key. "You doesn't need SO much as ! does.
You see you quality white folks everybody
knows is quality; but we better most kind
OBJ cuiled possons hab to dress smart 70 'stin--
guish ourselves from common niegefs."
So critics, who dsnounce the present ex-
ravagant style or dress, be lenient! And
when the paraphernalia Of hoops and doua.
ces, silks. velyets and laces is astounding
think: Well poor things! they must Az
something to distinguish themselves trom
6 .mmon folks. ~. u 80 =
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.aGsrTo secure room in q ctowd,--catty a
nai,t not in each hand. ae Jss3 eFfias ssata'
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ii 0HrTo ascertain the weightof horse--
putIyoss toe under the saimsi's foot. Z Ell,
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ORA nabob, in 4 severe Ht of The gout.
told his.physieian that ne suffered shs pains
of the damned.
~ The doctor coolly replied; s,: N N
isivhal. alreadys IS. 3 g So
, 1857-01-30

Commerce OF THE UNITED STATEs.-From
a statement published in the National Intel
ligencer it appears that the foreign imports
at all the ports Of the United States, inclu-
ding of course California and Oregon, for
the fiscal year. ending June Both, 1855,
were $26i 1885, 800, against $3O5, ,7sO,253
for the preceding year, showing a decline
Of $44, ,397, ,293. The total exports (inclu-
ding specie) from the United States to for
eign ports for the fiscal year ending June
Both, 1855, were $275, ,l56,s46 against
$27S, ,24l, ,064 for the preceding year, show
ing decline Of only $3,084,2lS. 1t will
be seen from this that while for the
year 1854 the imports exceeded the exports
$21 ,539, IS9, for The last year the exports
exceeded the Imports $lS,77S,ssG.
, 1857-01-30

BS- Robert Kettle, Of Glasgow, was Of
q joyous nature and the very things that
would have irriiated others, only excited
his mirth. Having left some temperance
tracts at the house Of friend, be found
them, on. calling a few days after, serving
the purpose of paper curls to one Of the
young ladies. "WeII," said he, see
you have made use Of the tracts y but i'm
mediately converted confusion into merri-
ment by adding" only ye hae put them
on the wrong side o yer head, lassie.p
The FREMONT VOrE IN VIRGINIA. .-On
the eve Of the election, Bolts announced in
a public speech that Fremont would re-
ceive 10000 votes in Virginia On the
basis Of this assumption the same individual
predicted that Fillmore would get the cleo.
toral vote Of the State. The result is, that
Fremont receives something less than 300
votes, and Buchanan carries the State by
10000 majority. Whence comes the in
spiration of prophecy upon Bolts?
RUSSIAN LoYALTY.-An enthusiastic ad-
mirer Of the Gar was repeatedly saying 10
a stranger, 1.-The Gar is great" Yes" "
was the reply, but God is aier.'--
|" All " exclaimed the Russian, I" but the
Gar is young yet y
, 1857-01-30
POETRY
Guardian Loves. .
BY META.

thad said in the blank days OF sorrow,
Twill never love again" Ny young heart
Rad poured out such wealth of fragrant love
just as you've seen the clcit pomcgranate gush
IT'S ripe red glory to the sun;
And so. from that sweet city by the sea,
with its proud streets OF state and ivied walls,
Iparted-bhter, and crushed, and hopeless.
Once, in old Joyous days, had been told
OF a far land-a glorious country
Where mountains, tape.tried with snow, did lift
Titanic shoulders to the sky and where
Stern pilgrim pines their shieldlike branches flung
Against the sunlight, lest il should caress
The whiterobed valley, with its golden hand.
50 ththerward I turned, journeying on
To that land Of firesidc-.
Nestled down
Among the hills, like Abraham amid
His people, or the old year surrounded
By his youngling seasons, lieth, shining,
An aged village, which, from ancient times,
Hath drawn its stir Of life, grown strong apace,
Uutl It's broad, deep heart throbs with the tide
Of gathered populace. And here found
Warm hearts and wide affections, climbing up,
Encirclngthe rugged arms Of nature,
Like 10 those blush-eaved roses breaking thro'
Yon iabled hedge Of tllOrns. So, once again,
Ny heart proved traitorous, carried within
"chair of love- such as in childhood days
With white, crossed hands, and twining arms, was
For fayorites. Thus sits my heart enthroned.
Two faces, with their downward beaming eyes,
Making canopy Of love on high.
The blushing morn, and quiet, tander eve,
Were neer most hostile in their shining than
These welded FORMS that, like an orbit light
Gid all my life with beauty.
One seemeth.
Like q sweet and plaintive music, which,
lnits full gush Of tancing melody
Had been transfxed, and suddenly, awOke
lntO abeing all unknown before.
Fair Is that graceful statue, which, Of old,
Bushed itself, lingerlngly into life.
The starry wonder Of her deep brown eyes;
The nutbrown tnting Of her rounded check;
The richer beauty of her dropping hair
Are set in Springtime, and all jewelled round
With love. So, while gaze upon her, thus,
seem TO feel an April gush and thrill =
The bubbling-up Of songful brooks, aud then
That STIR Of sap-like life that gargles thro'
Blade, bud and branch, to sunshine.
Oh ! uot less
Ia beauty, she, my second guardian
She b O;ie, 70 ut by, in the ned light
OF household iresides her hand in yours,
Her arm about you, and her low-toned voice
Ia sweetest harmony with lips and eyes.
And yet, you might imagine her all deckd
ntinsellel robes ;--her soft hair hung with gems
Spdnging with clashing symbals, and with song,
Like zeptha's daughter to the sacrifice,
Revealing all the hidden might and pow'r
OF deep affections Then she scintillates
About you, like rain of light, outpoured
Prom stained and shining windows.
Thus these two
10 hang their love around me, link in link
Aeareanet, Of precious gems.
, 1857-01-30

RENoUNcING MoRMoNIsM. Manches.
ter (England) Examiner says that at the
present time considerable excitement exists
among the Mormon saints of that town in
consequence of the large number of per-
sons who have recently rcnounced their
One reason of their reaction is
said to be the revelation" demanding a
tenth of the earnings of the saints through
out Europe for the good of the church in
Salt Lake City. Those who do not pay
are to be cut off from the church.
, 1857-01-30
OLYMPIA WASHINGTON TERRITORY FRIDAY JANUARY 30 1851
Napoleon and the WOOdman.

Napoleon and the WOOdman.
\ As Napoleon was riding out, attended
by several officers, was one of the party,
we rode past forest where some woodmen
were cutting timber Observing one Of
them singing, the Emperor, with smile
turned to US and said:
"Observe that man, who, though toiling
hard for his daily bread, seems to be quite
happy
The wOodman, observing so many per
sons looking at him, made a respectful bow
and approached us to inquire five had lost
our way.
"NO, "said the Emperor, "but tell me my
honest man, what makes you so cheerful?
what may you earn q day"
"Three francs, your honor"
"Three francsp said the Emperor;
"does that support you and your family2
Tell me how you manage to do so?"
with pleasure, your honor, if you will
step little this way. With three francs /
not only keep my wife and family, bnt
also put money out at interest, and pay of
my old debts" ..
Explain yourself"
"WiIlinoly vour honor keen my wife
and cbildrenLI nlace money ont nj inter.
est by educading the latter at school, and
pay of my old debts by maintaining my
aged father and mother. So you see, your
honor. NAV well be hanpvn'S
"Fxcellent man said Nanoleon otbere
10 a NsnoIeon for Won y TOSSING him The
money "Keen what Won have now told
me n secret am voSr Empcror and on
main of NV disnleasnre enioin von 10 tell
no one tilI Won have seen NV faee Mt least
a hundred times
"Sir II shall he son
NonoIeon turneJ bis borsss bsod and
reioined ne
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1ne ssIie evening, as ne appeared very
thougnuul, uen. wasp askeu nm u any
tnlag unpleasans M 9su occurred rs, 'nat gay
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man .lllS .noInlns; SI "uo "tsn e enLee s lIancs
per uay, .olu ine no Aeps 1ie ian'yI % il1c1I 1i
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- t,ro NO ia %pIaco IL S nenev ,s n ~
hands and / will tell vou.n sf8 f,
We placed it in bis hands, and, after he
had carefully examined every piece he told
MS oil that had transpired. II l.a. ris
We rode of. and on our arrival at the
palace, 0SkcQ 10 De uQMlLtcu 70 the EmDo-