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to the Duke, who sat in state with officers
about him. And now as they entered,
the officer whose duty it was to do so,
called upon the priest to speak for his
charge before the Duke, and show the rea-
son why he should not consent to Union
with one so vastly above her in fortune
and blood, and thus benefit herself.
May it please you, noble Duke, this gen
tie maid is an rphan-friendess but for
me--and pure and innocent as the morn
ing dew. This man, this-this Don Mo-
ranzo-is bold, bad man; nay, I care
not for the frown of him or any other
The maiden loves him not. More than
this, her young heart loves another devo-
tedly, my noble Duke. And for these
plain and simple reasons, | claim her re-
lease from any and all responsibility to
this man.
Where is he whom the maid loves p
asked the Duke calmly.
At that moment there rang through the
court room of the palace scream 50 shrill
and piercing, that every one sprang to their
feet, while Imorene, throwing back the
abundance of dark curls that screened her
face, looked toward the chair Of State,
where stood the Duke, now picture of
amaZement.
1t is he-the Signor Gomez.
Imorene! calculated the Duke, spring
ing forward just in time to support her
fainting form. hmorene, it is indeed thy
friend and loyer-no longer the poor and
wounded soldier, but if thou wilt so per-
NIT, thy future husband, the Duke Of Va
lentia.
Imorene at once revived On chat breast
she was happy indeed. She feared moth
ing now, though she sobbed as though her
heart would break. Turning to Don Mo
ranzo, the Duke said:
Your suit and audience are ended, and
you may retire, Signor.
To the good priest he presented his
warm thanks and substantial evidence
of his regard; and leading Imorenc to his
chair of state, he seated her by his side,
and declared her the future Duchess of
Nalentia.
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GREAT Loss OF CATrLE-A Touch Sro-
RY.-Benjamin Gay, citizen Of Alfalfa, in
this county, according to the statement Of
Mr.. VIM. Hall, a respectable and truthful
man, recently lost about 700 head Of cattle
in the following manner:
'The cattle had been gathered and driv-
EN- for several days before reaching little
lake called Devils Cross Sticks, near the
Kisammee River, where they halted, Mr..
Gay and his assistants going to their homes.
In three or four days the drivers returned
to collect and pen the cattle, when, to their
utter amazement, they were not to be found.
Attention was finally attracted to the lake
above named which is margined with alb
rupt banks, by the presence around and
about it Of large quantities Of buzzards.
When the men reached it they beheId the
700 head Of cattle dead, and the buzzards
feasting upon their carcases. The supposi-
ton is that the cattle went thither in
search of water The lake being complete
lv dry, presented mass Of mud unfathom-
able in depth; when once over the banks
there was no chance for the lives of the
poor beasts. Our informant assures us
that but about twenty eight or thirty head
were saved out of the whole 70O.-L1oridst
| Ptatudcaler 25M ult
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PASSING AVIAN.

Idier, who fittcst on butter ly wing
Round the bright candle of pleasure
Heed not the evil the morrow may briag,
Quaf present joy in full rneasurej
Sip from the flowers that are blooming to>dav
For the fashion of this world is passing away.
Hasten, fond lover, thy suit to obtain
Ere youth and beauty have vanished,
Age, if it comes, may bring sorrow and pain,
Clouding the hopes thou has cherished;
Bask in the smiles that are beamng to>dlv,
For the fashion of this world is passing away
While thy strength lasts, busy laborer, toll,
Health, even life, may forsal1e thee;
Time and mischief may thy purposes foil;
Aud night viii ere long overtakc the
Do what thy hands find to do, while tits day,
For the fashion Of this world is passing away.
Gloat, greedy miser, gloat over thy gold,
lis well thus to squander thy leisure;
Heaven and thyself thou has bartered and sold,
Count up the cost Of thy treasure,
oce IL my d JuuaS0Ilke bargain Will pay
For the fashion of this world is passing away
Warrior, fight on, till life's battle is done,
Though thou art war SCARED aud cory;
Be hot content with past laurels won,
Go on from glory to glory;
Strike thou in earnest, be brave in the fray
For the fashion of this world is prs ing away.
Martyr, crushed down by oppression and wrong
Faint not, thou hast Gods assurance,
If to the end thou art faithful and strorg,
He will reward thine endurance;
Wait thou in patience, stand firm till that day,
For the fashion of this world is passing away.
Though the dark wings of the Angel Of Death
Have oftcutines darkened thy portal
Be of good courage, Oh, mouner, have filth,
For the mortal must put On immorta';
So shall thy night end in glorious day,
For the fashion of this world is passing away.
Yc who are struggling to win you name,
Yc who arc struggling for station,
Follow your phantoms of honor and fame,
Dream Of their realization;
JOY in the things of this life while We may,
For the fashion of this world is passing away.
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SOPHIE ALLAN.
BY GEORGE MARTIAL.

Courage, Sophie we are nearly home.
The young bride looked out on the
broad shady avenue, along which they
were rapidly driving, and sank back with
a weary sigh. 1t was all SO strange-so
like dream That solemn ceremony at
the altar, congratulations, sobs and adicus,
familiar faces, strange sights and sounds;
all floatcd before her, and rang in her ears,
and re produced themselves in confused
fantastic dreams, from which she was con
tinuaIly st,rting, awakened by sudden
terror-the thought Of meeting her new
found relatives. Would Allan's mother
kiss her, and his sisters welcome herr
Could she ever feel at home among them,
and would they he like him-tall and dark,
and silent! Should she
The carriage stopped, and SO did So
phie's heart--o or, at least, she tancied that
it did-for moment. Perhaps Allan di-
vined her terror, for he pressed lrer hand
rs they went up the broad steps, and thro'
the spacious hall into handsome saloon,
where Standing in the middle of the floor
was a fair, erect woman, with handsome
features, WHO held out small, plump
hand, and said, in a voice that gave the
lie direct to her words: 81 am happy to
see you, Mrs. AIan-my daughter Kate,
motioning towards handsome girl, who
had risen languilly on their entrance.
"Glad to see you, Mrs. Faulkner. You
see give you the full benefit Of your new
title. You must excuse mother if she is
not yet magnanimous enough to do the
same.'
All this time the brilliant eyes were de-
liberately scanning the trembling Sophie
from head to foot.
Was this her welcome? Words died
away upon her tongue. She was aroused
from her stupor by the sarcastic voice of
Mrs. Faulkner.
81 see you are sleepy, Mrs. Alan-be-
fore you retire, however, permit me to pre-
sent my youngest daughter Frances
Sophie looked up and SAW " girl who
might have been eighteen or twenty, so
little was her age denoted by her appear
ancc--light haired, frecklcd, plain, almost
ugly, who, giving her an ungraciUus nod,
turned away to her book, with an air that
said plainly, she considered it of moro i'm
portance than all the brides in the world.
Alan's dark eye flashed fire, but he only
hurried Sophie away to her room, where
by an unwonted gayety and tenderness he
strove to raise her evidently tagging spir-
its; succeeding so well, that she was ena-
bIed to re enter the drawing room, with a
tolerable degree Of calmness.
"IIaye YOU seen your house yct:' was
Mrs FauIkner's first inquiry. Then with
out waiting for an answer, 81 suppose not
You will find it small and plainly fin
ished, but, Of course you knew what you
had to expect when you married Allan
lie can inherit nothing except at my
pleasure; ifhc had chosen to marry where
his birth. his education, and appearance
we'll entitled him to DO, ! should have Civ
en- him liberal allowance. As sitis, (ou
sec | speak very plainly, daughter-in-law,) }
YOU both hal clear understanding OF
what you had to expect; or should have
had. | suppose you know very little oI
honselceping;'
"oncc Hoel., Hammered Sophie, -
u.rI te"
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TIE PREVENTION OF Rust IN WHET-
The following article appeared in the Lex
ington observer:
1t is well known fact to all farmers
that the rust is caused by the adherence of
the ram, for in some countries heavy
dews, and the rays of very hot sun i'm
mediately following, or a continued damp
ness arising from the moistened state Of
the earth, caused by said rain. 10 prevent
this adherence Of rain to the stalk of wheat
is to prevent the rust. This may be done
as follows:
:" Take rope the size of clothes line
say fifty or hundred feet in length, and
place two men or boys one at each end Of
the rope, and let them pass through the
wheat, Covering the space included by the
length OF the rope passing the rope few
inches below the heads Of wheat. This
shakes off the dampness, and the wheat
will be ettectually prevented from injury
by rust. 1t may be said by some that the
passing through the wheat will break it
down, but not so. Try it, YOU farmers,
ana report.
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VrLGARnY-" BY the vulgar" said
Mirabeau, " / don't mean the mere mob,
hnt men ofevrry class who reflect bat lit
tie"
y very profound onc-haying no refer
ence to the mere surface of manners, he
meath which inherent vulgarity OF mind
not unfrequentIy turks, but to that due
aud steady exercises of the understanding,
apart from which men are, in fact, little
better, in reference to the great moral and
intellectual ends of the creation, than are
the beasts that bear their burdens, o. The
brute e'rw,l, :,gau which thcv tfuaI.
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a HARVEST HMM.
BY WILLIAM c. BETAsT,

God Of the rolling year! To Thee
Our song shall rise, whose bounty rour7,
II many goodIy gin, with free
And liberal hand, our autumn stores
No firstlings Of our flock We slay,
No soaring clouds of incense rise,
Bu. on thy halowed shrine we lay
Our grateful hearts with sacrifice.
Born Of lily breath, the lip Of spring
Was heaped with many blooming flower
And smiling summer joyed to bring
The sunshine and the gentle shower:
And autumn's rich Iuxuriance now,
The ripening seed, the bursting shell,
Tie golden sheaf and laden bougb,
Tie fuLness ofthy bounty tell
No moli4l throag, in princely dome,
Here wal; titled lords oehest;
But many fair and peaceful home
Hath won thy peaceful dove guest,
No groves Of balm our fields adorn.
No myrtle shades or orange bowers,
But russ!ing meada of golden corn
And fields Of waYing grain arc ours.
Safe in thy care, the Landscape DER,
Oar nocks ard herds securely stray,
No syrsnt master claims our store,
No ruthless robber rends away;
No Gsrce volcanoes withering shower.
No fell simeon, with poisonous breath,
Nor burning sun, with baleful power,
Awake the fiery plaguca Of death.
And here shall rise our song to Thee,
Where heightened vale and pasture lie,
And streams 60 singing wild and free,
Beneath blue and smiling sky;
Where ne'er was reared mortal throne,
Where crowned oppressor never trod,
Here At the throne Of Heaven alone,
Shall man in reverence bow to God.
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LA CROssMAN IN TROUBLE AT PIKE's
PEAK.-Ihe correspondent Of the Boston
Jourmat says:
"a few days since the wife Of an elderly
gentleman from la Crosse, Wis, abscond
ed from her husband taking with her s. )
800 and conveyances for a large amount
of real estate which he had caused to be
decided to her. All efforts TO find her
proved unsuccessful, and a man supposed
to be her paramour was arrested and ex-
amined before a magistrate in Auroria,
where the parties had been stopping. But
like the friend Of old Weller, he proved
"a halibi," and was discharged. The Off
GERS found it difficult to prevent the hus-
band from attacking him; but 70 collision
occurred, and during the ensuing night
according to current reports-he joined
the perfidious wife and they started togeth-
er for California The husband has return
ed to the States"
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WIEN we record angry feelings, let it be
on snow, that the first beam OF sunshine
may obliterato them forever.
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THA1's very singular, sir said a young La
dv to gentleman, who had just kissed her
o. well, my dear miss, will soon make 1t
MURAL
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FAITH and lIonesty-Firm faith and true
honesty are not to be forced by necessity.
nor corrupted by reward.
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CoUNTTuEM.-Count what Why count
the mercies which have been quietly fall
ing in your path through every period in
your history. Down they come every
morning and every evening, as angel mes
sengers from The Father Of lights to tell
ofyour best Friend in heaven. Have you
lived these years, wasting mercies, tread
ing them beneath your feet, and consum-
ing them every day, and never yet realized
from whence they came? If YOU have,
Heaven pity you! You have murmured
under affection; but who has heard you re-
joice over blessings? DO you ask what
are the mercies? Ask the sunbeam, the
rainbow, the star, or the queen of night
What is life but mercy? What is health,
strength, friendship, social life, the gospel
Of Christ, divine worship? Had these the
power Of speech such would say q am a
mercy" Perhaps you never regarded
them as such. lfnot, you have dull stu
dent of nature and revelation.
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TALK ON CHANGE,

The weather yesterday, though partaking of a
Northern feeling, in which many habitues of our
great thoroughares did not sympathize did not re-
strain large gatherings and great concourse of
shoppers from turning out At an early hour, or
rather before meridian, the steamer Persia, from
Liverpool, was announced as having arrived at
New York, with dates UP to the 26th ult denoting
decline in cotton and unsettled state of affairs
on the continent, which, it is presumed, alludes to
political matters, and the great pro and con. be-
tween France and other powers.
There was some talk that the cold weather and
frost of this week has pretty efectually killed any
sugar cane which may have had any vitality re-
naming after the frost of the 18th and 14th of last
month. 1t may well be talked of, chow much
sugar can the Northern States receive from Loui
siana this season." And as some talk has been
going on regarding the supply and the stock on
hand at various ports, it is not out of place for us
to refer to figures, and look how and where con-
sumers will land under present prospects and con-
tingencies.
The following were the stocks of sugar on hand
in the four chief Northern markets on the first of
naa,
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SATURDAY MORNING DECEMBER TO- 1859

more than the entire crop Of Louisiana j; and as for
juice of the maple, that will not be available for
some months, and maple sugar is very poor
apology or substitute for the rich production of
Louisiana or Cuba. 1t will also be late in the sea.
son before the importations from the West fnSies
will be available
There was some talk of cotton yesterday. It is
unnecessary to talk much regarding it at presents it
holds its own But while talking of cotton and other
matters of the day, we were shown five hundred
dollar note given and donated by an old, time
honorcd and respected cotton planter of Arkansas,
to a cashier of one of our banks, for the use and
benefit of the sufferers by the late disastrous fires
in our city. We have not space to remark on this
act of benevolence and charity, and really hope
that it will receive its reward in the pleasure and
satisfaction which it gives the donor, and that it
will be appreciated in the world to come. We
might suggest to many others, ego thou and do
likewise"
The Northern mails, over the Jackson Railroad
failed yesterday. We regret to have to remark
that Irregularities have been very frequent over
this road for the past ten days.
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tCoMAUNI
New Orleans Industrial State Fair,

M Editor: am indeed, more than gratfied to
see by the last accounts the movements in Baton
Rouge respecting Agricultural and State Fairs.
amstill happier to know that through the move
ments made here lately, we have been instrumental
In setting the ball in motion in the country ALSO
This is as it should be- for the people of the whole
State ought to be enlisted in this important mea-
sure.
1t is but few weeks since that stated the time
had fully arrived when New Orleans and the whole
State of Louisiana ought to be aroused to this i'm
portant subject, in which there is so much interest
at stake for all classes and for every occupation
Let us all work together, hand in hand let us all
cooperate for one common cause, and we will soon
behold great triumph in the industrial rivalry
in our city and State and byso doing we will GER
tainly surpass the expectations of the most san.
gulne. Very respectfully,
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An Energetic Administration,

If any person doubts that this is great and
glorious country, and that we have remarkable
Government to control its AFFAIRS let him read the
news from the Rio Grande frontier, published in
another part of this mornings paper. For about
two months rabbe of armed Mexican yagabonds
and horse thieves have been plundering, pillaging
and numbering our people in that region, and now
the flag of Mexico waves above their fortifcation
on our soil. In the meantime our Government has
made most stupendous effort to repel the inyad-
ers and protect its citizens. IT has sent to the seat
OF war an imposing force Of some fifty U. S. troops
who cannot, according to the commanding officers
Interpretation of his Instructions stir outside their
barracks.
Such uneXampled promptitude and energy de.
mand for our Administration the most unqualifi ed
admiration, of course. Next thing we shall hear
that Old Buck has shouldered his musket. as he
did on former memorable occasion, and pro.
ceedcd in person to the scene of disorder.
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DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
Large Union Meeting in Philadelnh;a

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. "A large and enthusiastic
meeting of Union men was held here to-day, in
which the members expressed their adherence Of
all anti-slavery fanatics and also expressed their
earnest sympathies in regard to and with Virginia.
Congressional Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, Dec. I'm the House of Repre-
sentatives to-day, wednesday, after an animated
discussion upon Phelps resolution, a second at
as follows: Sherman, Rep.) lO7; Bocock, Dem) J
50; Gilmer, p; scattering, IA.
In the Senate, the discussion was continued upon
Masons resolution, without coming to any action
in the matter.
WASHINGTON, Dec SIN the Senate this morn
ing Senator Sidell gave notice of bill of appro-
priation to facilitate the acquisition of the Island of
Cuba.
In the House the entire session was occupied in
the discussion of the slavery question, HQrper's
Ferry matters, ETC., and no attempt was made to
proceed to second ballot for Speaker.
NEW YORK, Dec. S.-The steamsphip Persia ar
rived at her dock this morning and her mails were
sent South in the early morning train
The latest New Orleans mails for Europe which
were taken out by the steamship Africa, which
sailed for Liverpool yesterday, were those of the
lst. The latest teegraphic dispatches which
were taken out by the Africa are those of the 9th
WASHINGTON, Dec. SIN the Senate to-day Mr.
Trumbull, in discussing Mason's resolution, under
went lengthy cross-examination by Southern
Senators, which produced much excitement for O
time
The Senate adjourned over to Monday.
In the House a rambling and general discussion
was kept up upon Clarks resolution and othel
matters, with the object, as is supposed, to con
sume time until parties can secure the attendance
of members now absent.
AT one time during the discussion much excite.
ment prevailed, owing to an alteration which took
place between Mr.. Kellogg, of Michigan, and Mr.
Logan, of Illinois, which amounted almost to a
quarrel; but they We're prevented from coming to
blows by the interference of members.
The difficulty arose from the former using often
sive language towards Senator Douglas, in coup
ling Douglas with Greeley in an attempt to sell the
votes of Illinois, last fall to secure the election Of
Douglas.
In the Senate Mr. Trumbull, in explaining the
principles of the Republican party, advocated the
purchase of contiguous Island, for the pur-
pose of transporting thther our free negroes, in
stead of sending them to Africa
WAsnlsGToN, Dec. s.Iin the House today, after
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FURTHER BY THE STEAMSHIP PERSIA.


NEW YORK, Dec. 9.--The mails by the Persia
report an unusually large number of disasters to
American shipping, severe storms having prevailed
for several weeks.
The ship Empaminados, from Shields for New
Orleans, and the ship Athone, from Liverpool for
Galveston, have both been abandoned at sea.
The ship Duke of Wellington, from Liverpool for
Bombay, was burned at sea off Cape Finistere.
The officers and crew were saved.
Arrived at Liverpool from New Orleans, on the
10th, ship Felicia.
Arrived at Havre from New Orleans on the Goth,
ship New England.
Arrived at Antwerp, 2lst, ship Troy from New
Orleans.
Arrived, 22d, after having been ashore, ship
HOughton from New Orleans.
Sailed from Liverpool for New Orleans, goth,
Adelaide Bell.
1t is reported that Austria has raised difficulty
respecting the Italian regency, strongly opposing
it; but Victor Emanuel has refused to withdraw
the Ghevaer Buoncompagn's nomination.
1t is also stated that the Emperor Napoleon has
consented his acceptance of the regency of Cen,
trail Italy.
Tuscany threatens to oppose in the Congress the
restoration of the Grand Duke by force.
The Austrian Government has granted a full
amnesty to all Italians.
Further advices have been received from India,
which, however, do not confirm the death of Nena
Sahib.
The English army of India was to be augmented
by a force equivalent to eleven regiments.
The French papers have been requested to ad-
vocate the plan Of general disarmament accord
ing to the suggestion of the Emperor.
The London Post thinks the Emperor's proposal
to disarm is simply absurd, and thinks thatthe pre-
limnaries for the assembling of Congress are in
fair way of being settled.
New YORK Dec. S.--The steamship Anglo Saxen,
which left Liverpool on Wednesday the 23d ult.,
arrived at Portland this morning. Her advices
have been fully anticipated
The Vanderbilt steamship Ocean Queen has ar
rived at this port. She left Southampton on the
oath. Her advces have been anticipated by the
Persia.
The European mails by the Persia and Ocean
Queen, We're forwarded South by the evening train
to-day.