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HUMAN NATURE.-Ihere is an Arabian
story which says that the great Sheik,
Hassan Al Sum Bodh, was one day visi-
ted by his neighbor, Ali Mahommed
Watchu-kalem, who was DESTROYS of Dor
rowing Of the Sheik a rope. But the
Sheik was not in liberal mood, and re-
piled that he was about tying up hun
dred weight of sand-or, as the great
Arabian scholar, Ibu Rigm Arol, tells the
story, million grains Of barley. "But
how can you tie up sand with roper"
asked the amazed Ali. 20, friend" re-
piled the Sheik, as he pulled at his pipe,
"Allah is great, and can do queer thin gs
with a rope--achen ace DOM aoant to lend
I'll"
PRISONERS IN THE PENITENTIARY.-
The Penitentiary of Virginia, on the 18th
Inst, contained more prisoners than ever
before inhabited its gloomy precincts
The cells are closely filled from two to
four, probably in each,l and still they
come!-what commentary on the times!
The number of white persons is ) 240
Free negroes is 81
"Slaves to be sold and
transported 4
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Beautiful Flowers.


4 AIDES now is the time to decorate your
IA flower beds with these beautiful, heart
elevating, love inspiring gems of nature
whose brilliant petals unfolded to the gaze,
and whose fragrant odors exhaled upon the
balmy air, so captivate and enrapture the
senses of all whom taste and refinement in
cite to their study and culture. AT Apothe-
carries Hall, for sale by W. II. BROUGHTON
& co. you will find a general variety of the
most approved kinds Of FRESH FLOWER
SEEDS, among them are the following:
Superb Carnation, White Cypress Vine,
Pink, Scarlet do do
Double China Pink, Double mixed Bal.
Profuse Flowering Pink, sans,
Sweet William, Double mixed Col
" Alyssum, bine,
New large fower'd Mig German Poppy,
nonette, Long tu b ed Cen
Mixed Gilly Flower, franthus,
10 weeks do Purple Petunea,
Mixed Candytuft, Mixed do
Large aower'd Nialope, Drummond's Phlox,
Mixed Portulacca, Tricolord Hearts
" Morning Glory, ease,
Scarlet do do Love in a Mist,
yariegated Scabious, Mixed Hyacinth
Blue Ageratum, Beans,
African Hibiscus, Dark Purple Ipo-
Yellow Martynia, mea,
Dwarf mixed China Aster, Mixed Coxcombs,
Tall do do do Golden Alyssum,
Poeny Powered do do Painted Coreopsis,
Pheasants Eye, Maiden Pink or
Hedge Mustard, London Pride,s
Burridges Ipomea, Dwarf Centaurea,
Centaurea Depressa, 80.
fed w. H. BROUGHTON e. co.
I andreth's Garden Seed.-Jugt re-
IL ceived a full supply of the above gena-
inc Garden Secs, viz:
Extra Early Peas,
Flat Dutch Cabbage,
Drumhead Cabbage,
Long Scarlet short top RadisA SC.
For sale low tor cash.
jal5 j.. w. W EBB.
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"a |

THANKFuL.-A ragged, weather-bea-
ton loafer crawled in before fire in a
public house, and seating himself began
to cough tremendously. Mister! said a
by-staader, you've got a cold Have l.
said the other, "pon my honor I'm glad
ofit-Im so wretched poor it's consola-
ton to get any thing
. So anxious are the Philadelphians to
secure crop of ice says the Ledger, they
are cutting ice only d few ipetss thick
from the ponds "thickly S!gGwn With cats
and dogs" and from cgs2 cellals where
water has accumulated. Ughl That is
as bad as horse flesh sausages. They
had better let the nasty stuff alone, and
rely on the ponds and rivers of Maine
for a supply Of the cooling element.
A NATIONAL -Washingtons
birth day was celebrated in Boston, New
York, Richmond, Albany and other cities
in manner befitting the occasion. The
indications are that the 22d of February
viii! soon be observed as a national holi-
day.
New CoURT-HoUsE AT BELA1R.-
Frank Barr of Beair, and j Crawford
Nelson, of Baltimore, have been appoint
ed architects of the new courthouse to
erected at Belair, Nd.
There is quite general resumption of
work in the Lowell mills, but the news
papers of that city advise operatives from
other places not to come there yet for
employment.
A WINDFALL--The Detroit Advertiser
says that Mrs Thomas, washerWoman
of that city, has recently become heir tt
fortune Of q million of dollars in Europe.
Henry Todd has been convicted ofmur-
der in Sullivan county, Indiana, and has
been sentenced to be hung on the I'd Of
April.
Mr. Barclay Pennock, the friend ant
fellowtraveler of Bayard Taylor, died Of
consumption on the 9th instant, and
Kenneth Square, Pa.
A collision occurred on the Contra
Ohio Railroad, aobut ten miles west Of
GAINESVILLE, on Saturday night last, by
which Mr.. Fisk, conductor, and severa
Irishmen were seriously injured.
! Thos. Scott and Green Hays were ex
l amined in the Police Court of Lebanon
Ky, on the charge of conspiracy to muir
der VIM Milburn. the town Marshall
Hays was acquitted, and Scott held il
bond for his good behaviour.
Susan, can you parse butter p 'Thir
!: tainly, thir. Butter it'll common thub
thantive, neuter gender, agreeth will
buckwheat caketh, and 18th governed by
/, thugar-molatheth undsrthtood.'
Dickens says of the mother whe dis'
3 with her babe on her bosom. "Clssrins
' that slight spar withia hss arms shs
d drifted out upon the dark anG uskEcwy
:. sea that rolls all around the world
IS A father called his son into a crowde
stage, Benjamin.
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r. w. BURROW & CO.,
u. DIR UGGLSTS d: CHEMISTS,
NO. 6S. Church Street,

(IRoN FRONT.)
HAVING removed to their large new
IL magnificent store, and greatly increased
their stock of Pure Medicines,
Perfumery, Toilet Articles, Choice s-y3
Pomades, Patent Medicines, Medicinal NJ
Wines and Brandies, Porte Monnaies il
and Purses, Havana Segars, Window Glass
and every article usually found in their line,
the kind patronage so literally bestowed up
on them. assuring their numerous customers
that it will be their constant endeavor to
merit their continued confidence.
PHYsrOIANS PRESCRIPTIONS carefully put up
with sssfa pure medicines at all hours of the
day ard night.
Would call the attention oftheir friends to
their assortment of very Choice Teas,
which they are rapidly selling at unprece-
denied low prices. mas
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MTOTI Z TO NORTHERN
IN TRAVELLERS via Seab0ard

splendid steamer L . U l s A N A and
,sazzsn :. NORTH CAROLINA, now in
- 49, fine order, and having unsur
passed Recommendations, will leave Hunters
Wharf, foot of New Castle street, every
Evening Sundays excepted,) as follows
The LOUISIANA, Captain Geo. W. Russell,
on MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, and Port
smouth on the arrival of the Southern Cars.
The NORTH CAROLINA, Capt. James Cam
non, on TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY, at
the same time, arriving in Baltimore in time
for allthe Northern and Western trains.
N9~ Through Tickets to be obtained ON
board for Washington, Philadelphia and New
York.
oc3 W. A. LOWELL, Agent.
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rWenty Thousand Dollars Worfh

twenty Thousand Dollars Worth
OF READY MADE CLOTHING.
AT AND BELOW COST
VA = whoie OF Our stock of Clothing con.
Il sisting of fine, fashionable and season.
able goods, will from this day until further
notice., be sold at and below cost, as we are
obliged on account Of the fire on the 1911
inst, to make some alterations in our store.
All those in need of something in our line are
respectfully requested to call on us, as by SC
doing they will be able to save at least from
twenty to twenty-five per cent.
A. SELDNER & co.
M No. Is, Main street, and
dc 20 No. IL, Market Square.
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HEJEIn HAMS Can

SMGTHFIELD HAMs-Small and
~ very nice, Baltimore do warranted No.
l, Goshen Butter at only IS cts, Role Bntter
from l8 to % cts, Corned Beef of the finess
quality, Breast Bacon for only l2% cts,
Shoulders for only 10 cts, Corned Pork &c.
With many other things hope will please
every one The rottrap is baited with choice
PROVISIONS, so come and see for yourselves.
Re 20 r. T. JAMES.
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January list 1858.
NOWENN. NOWICN. NOVICE.

NOTICE, NOTICE, NOTICE.
Ut is true that Il. Salisbury is the only
Il agent in this city for Fisks Metallic Col
fins, but he is not the agent for the whole
world. This being the case, we would say
to our friends, customers and the public gen
orally. that we are prepared to furnish VA e.
taEic. Mahogany, walnut and Pop
lar Collins, on rs moderate terms as any
fezIly79zszg establishment in the city Or state.
s'-G.-.----' We have had built in the city of
Norfolk, as finea Hearse as can be built
North. and we thoughtit good policy to pat
rouise our own mechanics in preference to
sending North.
We trust by strict attention to business to
merit and receive share of public patron
age, assuring all who favor us with their or
ders, that they will be attended to with neat
ness and dispatch and on reasonable terms;
and although it is not our good fortune to
own any fine Carriages, we would say that
Mr.. Hardy and Mr.. Weber have some as
fine as other people, which are always at our
command to attend funerals.
A A GWALTNEY & co, u, Main st.
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GUNDRIES-5O butts Tobacco los. jump
~ and los.
SIS boxes r. & s. Soap,
100 do Chem. Erasive Soap, just arrived,
SO do Toilet Soap,
200 dozen Mechanics or Sand Soap,
Pepper Ground and Grain, Allspice, Gin
ger, Brooms, Buckets, Candles, Adamantine
and Tallow, Cigars, Paper, &c. Also, any
article in our line Of business.
% SHERWOOD & YOUNG,
NH 8 IA Roanoke. Square.
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GENUINE FARINA COLOGNE.
A large lot of assorted size bottles of Gen
N uine Farina Cologne, in store, and for
sale by
mas G. JORDAN & SON,
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ENo1t Balls for BOys-Assorted sizes
IL made of India Rubber, for sale at the
Variety Store No. %, Main street, Head of
Market Square.
MAJ D. Y. MARCUS.
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PERFUMERY.

DIRD CAGES. Canary, Mocking and
I'D breeding Cages, large supply just re-
ceiyed, and for sale at prices to suit the times
at the Variety Store No. % Main st. Head
of Market So.
ma IL D. Y. MARCUS.
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How Men Die.

Some men die in ignorance, unconcerned and
seemingly without fear for the future Others
are sullen and silent, as if determined to brave it
out of all hazards Others are so wearied out of
illness and continued pain, that they are eager
for the change, yet give no evidence of being in
a fit state toappear before God Others, abound
ON professions of hope and confidence, yet leave
impartial observers at loss to conceive what
basis there can be for such assurance Others,
again, who give their friends every reason to
think that they are real children Of God, make
the dread passage with little or no sensible COM
fort in not a few cases, under dark and heavy
cloud. The majority Of consistent Christians
have their last end as described by the Psalmist
in single word peace" A few of them, how
ever, taste heaven this side of Jordan, and their
rapture is thing to be witnessed in order to be
understood. There is a very simple rule for the
direction of any one who feels concerned about
the manner in which he is to meet the last
enemy This is to live habitually in communion
with God through Jesus Christ. Such a life
cannot end miserably Death must be to it the
browning seal of its steadfast course, the finish
ing touch Of its lofty blessedness - Christian
Mtelligencer.
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Der with pleasure the happy hours i have spent
in your company and that in the important
affairs of love- / must be guided by the wishes
of that man whe has been to me second father,
and one on whom am dependent"
And is it money, then, that Influences you
in your desires?
She replied with earnestness, tyou shall have
it to the extent of your wishes why continue
to be dependent on him when it is so easy to be
independent I"
"Ah, my dear Annette / answered, "the
warmth of your feelings makes you overlook
the consequences that would flow from my ac-
ceptance of your proposals. you have forgotten
that am young, unsettled in business, destitute
of property, without powerful friends and de-
pendent for every thing what would the world
say = what would her parents say, should the
rich, the gay, and the accomplished Annette
Hanson, throw herself away on o stranger,
ffiendless and homeless
G Say not,n said she, THAT you are friendless,
that win never be All your excuses only show
that you do not, that you win not love me; but
deserve to be miserable Some more fortu-
nate, but not more faithful girl will be blessed
with that affection, that love, for which l in
vain have sued Be that as it may, | trust you
win be happyl"
She burst into tears and sobbed aloud.
Lovely girl, said I, 'my heart bleeds for
you; cease those tears I am unworthy Of
you forget me--let some more deserving
youth share that worth which kings might be
proud to posses.
My feelings at that moment were Undesirable.
Most sincerely did / sympathise with her; /
could hardly forbear weeping. At this instant
George entered the room he looked at us with
the greatest surprise.
II perceive" said he, that I haze in-
truded
Not at ALL replied, your presence win
be relief to us both. With your leave An
nette, / will retire, and call again tomorrow,
when | shall hope to find you in better health
and spirits /"
"Neverl' she answered. " but CO. shall
expect you tomorrow"
fro coNT1NuEDl
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characteristics of the Love of Self.

The love of self induces a continual tendency
to self elevation, by which our worship is rem
dered external dwelling on the lips more than
in the heart; it is attended with too strong a
desire for the favorable issue of our own under
takings, with little dependence on supreme aid
allowing the fuctuating events of time to obscure
and almost to annihilate, our prospects of eter-
nifty.
The love of self will induce us to think but lit
tie of others, by giving too much importance to
our own concerns; win excite secret murmurS
and keep alive anxieties for the future of our
worldly condition while innumerable oppor-
tunities Of doing good are neglected, which there
is not sufficient attention to discover nor ami
nation to promote.
The love of self viii lead US to delight in self
applause, and by over-rating what we do for
Others, to forget what God has done for us.
The love of self viii lead us to admire the
works of our own hands; bringing those events
which Providence guides, into the narrow circle
ofhis own prudence, the selfish man continually,
though silently repeats Have not / done It
The love of self will blind us to our own imper-
feetions, and fill our imaginations with fancied
attachments; and while we arrogate to ourselves
that goodness which alone belongs to God, we
shut the door against itS influence, and reduce
the divine laws to q rule Of mere outward deco
rum
The love of self has no certain possession, but
while aspiring to its own greatness, is continually
exposed to the pain ofwonnded PRIDE and abor-
tive endeayor it is the source of inward idola-
try and of every false semblance; its pursuits
end in daily disappointment here, and Its future
prospects are totally obscured.
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Volume /, Number 8.
gabbath geadia!J.
Judge Not in Haste.
ar CHARLES SWAIN.

6x SAARLES SWA4Hs
Meier be hasty Id yourjudgemsnt,--
Never foremost to extend
Evil mention of neighbor,
Or of one you've call'd friend
or taco reasons for an action
\ Choose the better, not the worst;
0ft-with some-the meaner motive
Ever strikes the fancy first
Then be gentle with misfortune -
Never foremost to extend
Evil montion of neighbor;
Or of one you've call'd friend :
Judge not with detracting spirit,
Speak not with disdainful tongue;
Nor, with hard and hasty feeling,
Do one human creature wrons.
Words there are that, sharp as winssr,
Strip the little left to cheer -
Oh; be yours the kinder mission,
Prone to sooth, not.cause. tear
Then be gentle with misfortune
Never foremost to extend
Evil mention of neighbor,
Or of one you've call'd q friend
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@elp Chops ut Misapllt.

A promise should be given with caution and
kept with care A promise should be made by
the heart and remembered by the head. A pro-
mise is the offspring of the intention, and should
be nurtured by recollection. A promise and its
performance should, like the scales of true
balance, always present mutual adjustment
A promise delayed is justice deferred. A pro-
mise neglected is an untruth told. A promise
attended to is a debt settled.
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Man is like SNOWFALL Leave him in idle
ness against the sunny fence Of prosperity, and
all the good that's in him melts like fresh butter
in hot days; but kick him around, and he gath
ers his strength every revolution until he grows to
an avalanche. To make a figure IN the world,
YOU must keep moving
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If envy, like anger did not burn itself in its
own fire, and consume and destroy those persons
it possesses, before it destroy those it wishes
worst to, it would set the whole world on fire,
and leave the most excellent persons the most
miserable. Lord Clarendon.
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d. ID. Blackwell, Publisher.
e pet's q q q 1,
FROM THE LEXINGTON GAZETTE.
IF You're Coming, Why don't You
Come Along!"

Come Along"
Twas in field-by an old field school,
Where the boys rompng Wild
noted one with a shining face,
And he was but a child;
And as he romped upon the green,
With mind and muscle strong,
Anon he cry to the tagging boys,
/" Why don't you come along?"
So said the boy, but when he spoke,
The man in the boy;
And now his voice round Christendo1n
Rings like bell of joy;
For the world has taken up his cry,
And joined him in his song,
Now sung by nations in their march:
why don't you along?''
Come on pause not It's death to stop,
The tide is at its floods
For men and things on their march
Halt never, if you would
That cry is in the hearts of men,
Their watch-word, right or wrongj
And nations cry in every tonguei
Why don't you como along?
The engine and the telegraph
Proclaimed it to to the man
The man takes up the cheering cry,
Which with the boy began.
Ger wood and plain-o'er and earth,
1t rings in startling song
'Iis written the armament,
"Why don't you along %
But yesterday, it took six men
To make pin; butnow
That little boy will do the work
When done he Il scarce know how.
= Thought follows action-thcn We pause
To think, no longer strong;
But still keep up the school-boy's cry
"Why don't you come along?"
But yesterday the reapcr's hook
Moved slowly through the grain
Mccormick now, with a storm of hooks
The harvest sweeps aman;
And as he cuts, and cleans and bags,
He joins the worldwide song
Old fogie reapers tarry not.
Why don't you come along
Front! march halt not is now the word
To the regiment of man,
Say what you have to say at once
Go! do it if you can
Birds sing 1.-THE engines shrek it,
It's sung thc>stars among
All nature breathes the worlds great cry;
"Why don't you come along ~
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L Ell e
A TALE FOUNDED ON FACT.
TcoNTISUED. i


MY fair attendant was an only daughter of
the Coloners, who had arrived in the city from
a visit to Columbia during the first week of my
sickness, and by devoting herself to my attend
ance, had voluntarily deprived herself of the
charms which that season of the year presents
to youth, when all is mirth and gaiety, and
crowded theatres, brilliant assemblies, splendid
parties, and the fascinating ballroom, more than
compensate for the deserted and dreary appear
ance of the city, during the season when the
Malaria compels the inhabitants to seek refuge
IN the elevated parts of the country, or by a
journey to the north, combine objects of pleas
ure and health, which are frequently so widely
separated
My health returned slowly but never were
days more delightfully."- passed, than those which
gllded away IN the company of Mary Mornton,
the lovely person who had obtained so complete
an ascendency over my whole soul that the
thought that returning health, much as desired
it, would hasten my separation from one whose
presence felt to be absolutely necessary to nv
happiness, threw chill over my feelings; and
dismissed the unwelcome intruder as an enc
my to my peace and happiness.
had now SO far recovered as to be able to
receive company, and even attend few select
parties, where was introduced to young lady
an intimate acquaintance of the lovely Mary's
of the greatest accomplishments, and as she
fondly imagined, unrivaled beauty On thu
most friendly terms with Mary, Miss Hanson
was always received with pleasure at Colone
Mornton's, and now that the rounds of pleasure
had once been enjoyed, she became daily Wis
iter Intent only on the transcendent excel
lence of the lovely Mary, had no time to make
comparisons between them, and had under
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Love seizes on us suddenly, without giving
warning, and our disposition or our weakness fa=
vors the surprise; one look, one glance from the
fair, fixes and determines US.
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The original of most peoples grief, is suffering
their desires to wander after many things, most
Of which are not needful, and are only produc-
tive of an imaginary good
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He that cannot forgive Others, breaks down
the bridge over which he must pass himself; iof
every man hath need to be forgiven.
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Keep doing, always doing. Wishing, dream'
ing, intending, murmuring, talking, signing, ano
repining, are all idle and proftless employments'
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True goodness is like the glow-wolrm, N tn'
that it shines most when no eyes except those
Heaven, are upon it.
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A MoTHER's PRArER - secular exchange
well says: The boy that feels that his name is
mentioned in good mothers prayers is COM
paratively safe from vice, and the ruin to which
It leads. The sweetest thought that n. P. Will
lis ever penned, grew out Of reverence to his
pious mothers prayers for him Tossed BY the
waves, in a vessel which was bearing him home-
ward he wrote:
Sleep safe, oh wave-worn Mariner
Nor fear to-night storm nor sea
The ear of heaven bends low to her
He to shore who sails with ne -
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Lay by a good store of patience, but be sur
and put it where you can lind It.
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A generous mind identifies itsei with al
around but selfish one Identifies all things
with self.
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Understand what you are writing about, and
write SO you can be understood easier, the
better
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The heart that dictates acts of kindness, car
alone appreciate the qualification they create
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knowledge is not wisdom. A person may
know, and yet have no claim to be called wise
Wisdom is the practical application Of knowledge
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Happiness is a bird which owns no cage but
It's own bosom.