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SHERIEE,S SALE

by virtue OF a Ri IA To me directed, and deliv
- cred from the honorable Circuit Court of DAVID
son county tennessee at its larry term 1859 wifi
expose 10 pube sale 10 the highest bidder for cash
al the Court House yard the city Ut Nashville On,
SAtthDAi, THE OH DAY OF MARCH 1853, al,
the right, title, Claim, Interest aud estate which
> Bolhg then had, or may have since acquired Ia
anu To the following described Negro Woman nance.
Matilda, aged about - years. of black compile ION
ieNled on as the property of George - Boiling TO sat
isiy an eXscuti IA IN my hands ia favor OF X C. Ba
dy, against q. b. Mo e, George s. Boiling and r. p
Boiling. February ri, 1858
JAS 4. HINTON, sheriff OF Davidson CO.
tcbS-td by H. BRANCH, Deputy sheriff
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Monetary and Financial.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 20, p. M.-Money matters IN
changed. Exchange scarce at "a premium for sight
ON the East; 60 day bills wanted "a discount
and but few offering.
NEW YORK. Feb. "a, p M-The Evening Post SAYS
''Wal street is unusually barren of Today. The
banks and stock houses look extremely dull there
being few seekers after accommodation or invest
ments. Since the new year set in have not seen
much indifference manifested and circumstances
seem TO point TO a continuance of the same state of
things till change takes place in foreign affairs,
the halls of Congress closed Caution appears
be the order of the day. The tendency the Stock
market, though degree steadier, is greatly wanting
IN speculative spirit, AMI the dealings apparently
merely for the purpose of sustaining p. ices until the
complexion OF affairs becomes satisfactory This
applies more particularly To the fances the better
class Of securities being confidently held.
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SlIEIaIEE,S SALE

llf virtue VI venditlUni exponas % me direct
~ ed. ahd delivered from the Honorable Circuit
OouTt 81 Aavidsoh Co., Tenn, At its January Term,
1908, VIII eAl,se To pubic sale 70 the highest hii
% Nasty Aie, on SATURDAY, THE 5fH DAY oi
MARCH 1903 all the right, title, ciail interest and Is
'4ae which 1.1 fellows then had or may have sinc.
l.te towit; Lots Nes- and 20 the ln 81 Lots A
seh NASHVILLE belonging 10 j. N. Ir. IL : Estate a.
iAie out oy IL AAreeii. aud registered The Reis
ter's etslee of Law ason county N book No n and
pa oisi TIE same being lots decided to j. q. : Ell.
IONS oy Z. . hatnio q, 1 ~. as mag be seen b.
esefcec 70 uecd m kegistsTs ONCE u DAy lds.a CO
o,oAi 80 Is pages - asd rs being legses ON a.
the property az j. q. Fellows t0 satisfy Judgment
5euefea IA issor OF Charles Leavi, against james
=. BALDWIN and j. o. Fellows. February 4 lsae
J. NJ HINTON, saerfr
Of davidson county,
febS-ts by T. c. DRAhk Deny Sheriff
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01

FINE OYsTERs.-Messrs. MTzEIL., HOOPER
Il Co.. Market street. have in store "a ship
ment of the best oysters, in cans, we have
ever tasted-thcir flavor is excellent and
the oysters very large and fine. They were
put up by Messrs. PRIcE 81 LTrTIG, of Balti-
more. expressly for family use.
They also have in store a shipment
of fresh peaches, in cans, put up 10y the same
house, which have only to he tried to b. APP
preciated By all lovers of rich fruit.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01

Ngw oRIEAss, Feb. coiton-SaIes To-
day, $500 lsales; market unchanged. Flour
advanced 25c-s5 rs. Corn buoyant AT zoe.
Oats use. Shoulders &C. Lard ia kegs. I3c.
Whisky PC. Freight on colloa to Liver
pool, 1881.
Nkw YoisK. Feb. 2s-Cot,on has an na-
yaneiag tendency. SALES 4 500 bales; an
lands ii50siis. Flour buoyant; sales IL
1900 nbss. Corn dali; sales IL 500 bushels;
mixed $50. Mess PORK quiet a. si7C3 sis.
Lard dali at iliIslzi. Whisky zs(szst.
Sugar steady al sie1sl. Bacon steady Al
sl(asa ior ADDS; sstse4 for shoulders
MEArHIs, Feb 9s.- TIE total namher Of
bales " Cotton shipped from this place up
70 date ii az 200 bales, against Izo, zs0 bales
last year.
CINCINNATI, Feb. is-FiouF advancing:
sales zoo bbis al 5 6ola5 20. Whisky sales
1900 bbls al "a Molassrs s6(a52. Sugar
good u. Coffee quiet bal steady.
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Steamboat and River News.

ARRIVED.
Feb. rs Minnetonka, Paducah.
e-..ar DEPARTED.
Feb. PSI. G. Cline, Memphis.
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New York Le.isIature

ALBANY, n. Y, Feb. 2S.-The House Com
mittee reported bill that no person should
be deprived of liberty without the process OF
Law and jury trial, under penalty of from
one to five thousand dollars aud FIVE and
twenty years Imprisonment. The bill de-
clares slave coming into the State with, the
consent of his owner, free.
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Study HALL, ST.. Mays SCHOOL,
MEMPHIS, Feb. %, 1859.
NASHVILLE. Feb. &c, 1859,

NASHVILLE. Feb. &c, 1859.
Mrs. FRANCIS b. FoGG: Madame-We take
pleasure in presenting on belief of the Mill
tary Company of German Yagers of this city,
the enclosed sum of ten dollars, contributed
by them in honor Of your noble and patriotic
mission for the purchase of Mt. Vernon.
We are, Madam, very truly yours,
JOIN G. FEHR
GEORGE HARSH.
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ARRIVAL on the Oxerland mau

ST. Louis, Feb. 26.-The overland mail of
the 4th has arrived.
The river has risen Is inches, and is still
rising. The Illinois aud the upper Missis-
sippi are rising. The tributaries uf the latter
are ut flood height
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01
The I,iack warrior

NEW IoRK, Feb. 2s.-The Black Warrior
Is going TO pieces. Her steam pump boiler
exploded yesterday. demolishing the upper
DICK, and seriously injaring the engineers.
NEw York, Feb. 2s-It is reported that
the BLACK Warrior has gone to pieces.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01

ST. Louis, Feb. 2s.-The river has risen
4Oa inches in the last forty-eight hours. and
Is stsll rising. The Illinois ana upper Missis-
sipp are rising. The Missouri Is low aud
falling. Tue Mississippi is reported over its
banks below Cairo.
MEMPHIS, Feb. 2s.-The river has risen 4
inches ia twenty-seven hours, and is within
~ inches OF the extreme high-water mark of
the season.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01

Ess- CARTER, WILsFoRD d Co. sell large
everything in their line, at No. 5 North Mar
ket street, this morning. Give them u call
at 10 o'clock.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01

5rzs- Persons desiring the services of DR..
MoscazIsKER, should remember that his stay
here Is limited to this week Make up your
minds ut once.
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Gomulrrrial.
DAILY PATRIOT OFFICE, !
IAsHYIIIE- March ] l&5Q

COTTON Sales yesterday of 3 few small
lots at s(9lo4c p n. 1865
TOBACCO-Sales at A. HAMLroS's of 6
bids at IS, 6 10, 4 Is, 4 90, 10, 4 10;
and IL hhds at Fisher, WheIess & Co.'S at
so, 3 IS, 4 Is, 05, 4 80. 05, 6 05,,
6 As, 05, so, 5 rs.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01

TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH /, 1859
The mount vernon Fund.

Mrs. FoGG, the ever active vice-Regent of
the Mount Vernon Association, has placed in
hands for publication the subjoined notes,
speak wbichfor themselves:
STUDY HALL, ST.. MARY's SCHOOL,
MEMPHIS, Feb. %, 1859.
Mrs. NARY RUTLEDGE FoGG Dear Mad
ame-H Having celebration on the 22nd of
February, the little girls of ST. Mary's School,
a private establishment Of less than forty
scholars, have made up little subscription
from their 'candy money" for the Ne Vernon
fund. as part of their festival, which though
small they here offer to you as the contribu-
ton of those who, though not yet Of the wo-
men of America, hope one day to merit that
title. Very respectfully,
h SALLY IRRELEVANT.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01

MONEY MONEY The Nashville Building
Association sells, tonight, a considerable
amount of the " ready cash" A fine chance
for those in want of the needful.
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Who win sufrar from Foul Hnmors- sor

Who will suffer from Foul Humors, Sores.
or Diseases of the Skin, when such certain
remedies as MCLEAN's STRENGTHENING Con-
DIAL AND BLOOD PURIFIER, and McLEAN's Vol
cANIc on LINIMENT can be so easily obtained.
The Cordial will purify the blood thoroughly
and the Imminent will cure any sore. See the
advertisement. febI7-2w
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For Congress-.

w We authorized to announce Gen. Jas
M. Quarles, OF Montgomery county, candidate
for the nomination Of the American Party for Con
gress, in this Congressional District.
dec2S-td
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Gold Discoveries In Kansa..

ST. Louis, Feb. 2S.-The Leavenworth
Times reports discoveries of valuable gold
mines at Vasque Fork, ten miles from Dem
yer Civ
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WeekIy iiauk statemeut.

NEw YORK, Feb. 2s-Decrease in loans
sl.blO,0OO; decrease in circulation $50 900;
decrease Ia net deposits ss20, 900; increase ia
spvcie Sl25.0O0.
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OUR MUSICAL FRIEND

is published weekly, price 10 cents and NAV be or
dered from any bookseller or periodical dealer. Ia
VIII De sent direct from the oflce Of publication at
Clubs, copies sl4; copies SO la copies $40 De,
year; same raj IS for half year. No subscription L,
ken Tor less than " 1ths, payable in advance.
Office Of sour Musical FTienu, Is Frankfort stree,
New YORK Z. b. SEYMOUR a. Co..
Jan<o-Imn&W Proprietors
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Stop fhe Renarf

hsersfertly rspo ted thss se sea ae Goods a., !.
Al Aueeee, Nhen IN sAsl, tse tlrs u oar 49, -.
private the ssne a. IL ans esher nheicsale sus IL
tac city, With us s<efsns ssl lssr siors n.s.s
Tor easa and siart pEoasIt paper.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01
ElcctIOu NofIee

fftHE Stockholders q he Seshsss ssss ffrht f-.-
f4af are hereby nsfifIsa thai tsss Annsa ne -
~ ssts1 ~ sctsrs % fer Il snlifs Ms a. :
P,s.*< - tEf ENer - re LezHF44y ~ 1t<u IA
~ aAkrh AkAf. JAs H. Kkz<DAlrk.
tsee~@ - szxcre.4rF.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01
Fine Imported Brandies for Sale.

< HALF Pipes Jules Robini a Co. 5 cognac Vintage,
\ Pipes Jules Robinis Co.'s cognae Vintage, 1s4s
- . Alex Segnett's % "a 1850
! Puneheon Scotch Whisky, very fine.
The above Invoice of Brandies viii sell TO the
deeis-a HARRIS, GORDON co.
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Arrived.
River News.

NEw ORLEANS, Feb. 2s-Ady Snow, from
Havana; bark Warren, Rio.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01
Stream and Steamboat Work.

steam Pipe Steam Valves, cocks and other articles
% hAld Dor relairing stsalE Sork-
STEAMBOAT Bun EfsS, and other steam PIPE
WORK done ~th dispatch.
JAS. II. KENpRlCk, -
fob2&-1fn rAa s. Cherry street
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01
New orleans Marker.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb p p M.-c0TrON.-To-dayb being
holiday there has been only moderate attendance
Of buyers IN the market, and the sales have been
confined u only abost 500 bales Full prices have
been obtained for the hiddiing and better qualities,
but without qnotabe change
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01
Stomach or Liver.

such as Indigestion, Acidiiy OF the stomach Chonc
Pans, Heartburn, Loss Of Appetite, Despondep,y
CostNepess, Biina aud Needing Piles in ali Ner
yous Rheumatic, and Neuralgia Aaeetons Il has IN
numerous instances, proved nightly beneaciai and 40
others elected a dectdcd cure.
THIS - "a purely vegetable compound prepared on
strictly scientific principles, the manner OF ths
celebrated Holland professor, BoerhAve Because %
ITS great success Ia most OF tho European states It's
introduction into The Unlted states wasncnded nasI
especially for Those OF fathpriand scattered he
anu there over the lace Of thus m.aly eountFy.-
Meeting with great sauu-ss among them, ole
n 10 the American PabIic, knowing that 1ruiy won.
dcrfui medicinal virtues must be acknON lcdged
IL Is particularly recommended To those person
Whose constitutions may have been impaired by ia
continuous use of ardent spirits other VI Is-
sAtion GENERALLY Instantaneous Ia elect lids
way direess to tie seat Of fe, thrilling and qackeu-
Ia tact, inI1slng health and yor The - stem.
NoIlck-Nhoever expects to ind tins bcvers
WILDE dlzappointedi but 30 the sack, the weak n
low spirited It Will prove grateful aromatic cordial
possessed OF singular remedial properties.
eau TsON.
'hdueed many limitations, which the public shoGl
guard asssinst parehzslng. lie aos persuaded ~ bu
ANY u..ns cleo until yoa have gsysls heerhaEs's 10
taIa htlers a ialr tiiAi. O1e battle " convince yo
how Infinitely superior 10 is al these smItatons
Ss- Sold at 81 per bottle. or bottles for IS,
fhk sol PkOfilK1UR.
BEsJ AMIN gR Dr., a co..
Administering fh- rEns~e,, Ia Ala Chemists,
Istsbargh, Pa.
. Sold BY praEsis'asersrai shrsugbeai the Unites
ss- Sold ia Nashville BY
kMIN, rlA Dl.kloN 3 co. ,whelssais As,,s
VI. W. BERRY a DEAOfIll.E,
ORA. II. itOSCok.
10. G. BR0NN,
DEAOYfIIk A BILL,
@. W. HtsNl kikSiiOzT,
Dr.. i. NEiI<.
walls. HOofER CO.,
hkt1-H 4 hlAffE,
And by Druggists generally thFoagheatihs sssssss.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01
BARGAINS IN
Ready-made Clothing.

We are selling at REDUCED prices, for Cash the bal
ance Of o1r stock of OVER-CoATS, BUSINESS COATS
HEAVY PANTS AND VESTS
WARD, BIRMINGHAM & CO.,
janl3-tf No. 20 South Side Square,
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MOTE CE1.
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.

We are selling many articles of HARDWARE,
being part of KIRKAS 4 ELIIs's last IMPORTATION
at small advance for CASH. Our xEw STOCK,
which is being made complete by daily arrivals, we
offe- at reduced prices for Cash negotiable paper
You can ave money by buying your Hardware at
81 Public Square, KIRKMAS & EIIIss old stand, from
febZS-f MCCALL AZ Co
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01
FINE CHANDELIERS

WILL furnish Chandeliers, either for burning Gas,
oii or Candies 20 suit any sized building, Church,
Aotel or Public Hall IN The city county, with all
the glass Globes Shades a. cheap as they can De
had froul any market
. Keep good assortment Of All the small Gas FIX
tuTes, with Drop Lights, paper and fancy colore1
Glass Shades. uafent Buruers
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-18
A Monster Prayer Meeting.

The Edinburg Witness gives very in-
teresting account of great Union PRAYER
Meeting, held in the open air at Belfast, at
which thousands attended. Some state
ments put down the number present as high
as 30 900; while the lowest estimate that
we have seen places it at 10000. The
meeting was held in the spacious grounds
of the Royal Botanic Gardens. The Wit
ness says:
"Some idea Of the interest felt, may be
imagined when we state that it is computed
that no fewer than 5000 individuals arrived
in Belfast, and that from $4,000 to so 0.o0o
persons, in all, were present at the services.
The leading streets of the town presented,
during midday, most remarkable aspect,
partisularly after the arrival of trains. The
foo.wsys were literally thronged with we'll
dressed and respectsble-looking people from
the country-nOt passing along with the
negligent and easy-going air of pleasure
seeking excursicnists, but staid and solemn
in demeanor-the younger as well as the
elder; and the msjority with Bibles or
hyma books in their hands, as if proceeding
to Sabbath services. Thus the living
s,ream-such stream as was never befure
witnessed in Bslfas,-poured onward for at
least two hours, along both sides Of the
streets. The Rev. John johnson, N ,derator,
of the General Assembly to the Irish Pres
byterian Church, presided, and he was sup.
ported by the ministers of the differen. Pro-
testsnt denominations in snd around Bel
fast. Many were also present from
Scotland. At one time there were no less
than twenty subordinate meetings, number
ing from 500 and 1000 each. At the close
Of the general meeting, one Of the ministers
of the town, who has moved great deal
among the juvenile population was. sur
ruupdefby large asseublsse Of boys, who
"a nklely soFmed themselves into process
sid osd he'd into town, singing Oh.
that wiIl = joyful,' &C."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-18
Extravagance.

We must guard against it. Every in
ducement will be offered Us to indulge
The imports the current year are in excess
of previous yesrs. The hopes of importers,
jobbers. merchants, indeed Of the whole
popu lstion of the whole country, are based
upon the crop Of 1859. The past year has
been shorn of its trade. Debts must be-
paid, crops were poor, the popls would not
purchase, and orders from country merchants
were not for material for superfuous wear
fng, Of luxurious living. but for necessities.
New York, Baltimore, Pkiladelshia and
Boston have had their representatives
through the county looking aftsf prospects,
and2crops, in order that importations and
preparations night be made prppor,ionsts
Ito prospective trade. This 10 good business
policy, but, we ask, how much Of this pre-
psraton, ETC., is due our known propensity.
to expand, TO "lsunch ou.," to "fam." to
"show off" to "maks splurge," to "creste,
a sensation,' to ape fashionable donksysl
How much 10 due to the know ledge that we
are exceedingly prone TO forget to say no,
when anything is profsred US on short
credit when we have no ready cash in our
pockets. We must insist upon the stale
old advice, if you are out Of debt keep out /.
if not, get out. Stale a. it 10, bitter 40 il
10 to the taste, and difficult a. it ia to
practice, it is sweet morssl afterwsrds.-
There 10 no dyspepsia to follow adherence
to this kind Of diet.
Now, we forewarn our friends n the
country, that they cannot do better thing
for themselves, for merchants, for all con-
cernsd, fer the country rs whole, in its
financial and political relations abroad and
at home than practice rigid economy the
cunning five years-bCying only what 10
needed. ana paying for all shat purchased.
7, is the surest way to bring about good
times end the mos, direct mode of reform
ing the lndo!ent, or the leeches. 1t will
disarm them-you alone have the power
Now, We believe, wish present prospects,
there will be iu the aggregate full average
crop. This 10 based upon reports received /,
and observations made. But this belief is
based upon the hope that the next sixty or
seventy days will place the sisnding corn out
of the way Of the frost, and that the spring
grains meet with no disaster. Whatever
the result of the seasons labor, We have no
right to be prodigal of our resources. There
is no law sgsinst Providence-against a
careful hu:bandry of the results of our
labors, snd their judicious use. Let Us
think twice before we spend dollar
Prairie Farmer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-18
II Was a Stranger and Ye took Me
Not In"

An editor. wAo 10 also preacher, had an
appointment te preach, on q recent Lords
day, some twelve miles distant from she
city. Having no assistants and desiring
very much 70 get out a good paper, he kept
At work untlissven O'Clock Saturday even.
ing. Fastening to the ears, be found him.
self, at nearly eight. on the way to his sp-
pointment. At Carlisle, he left the train,
expecting to take an omnibus, fare 25c, to
Germantown, distance Of four miles
But the omnibus was not at the station. A
hack, hsweyer. was in waiting.
"Will YOU take me 70 Germantown this
EVENING"" said the preacher to the hack.
"Yes, SIR"
"What will you charge mer ...
"Ons dollar" ..,--.. -
"I will walk" saic the preacher; and the
fact that he had but haif dollar in his pos.
session, was an argument in favor Of the
usa Of his own legs. r
After wa king two miles on, a dark road
in sand and gravel, he resolved to stop and
take lodging for the night; and, Addressing
q man who was standing By the gate before
q nice, large white house. be said:
allow far 10 it to Germantown.
"Two miles,"
1.-TWO miles! Well, sir, had :he mis-.
fortune to miss the omnibus, at Carlisle
and a. am very weary and somewhat un.
well. would be glad to get place to sleep
until morning. reside in Dayton, am 4
preacher. and have an appointment to preach
at Germantown tomorrow morning at 10
A. M"
40. you can stay. no Doubt" said the
hired man. "Mr. c., the Presbyterisu
minister, is here. Walk in"
The preacher walked in, and. addressing
the man of the house, he related his case,
emitting the TACT that he was a preae her,
and asked shelter until morning.
It was refused. He was not even asked
to sit down. 1t was after 9 o'clock, and he
was told that he would 6nd 4 hotel at Ger
mantown, only two miles distant,
The preacher walked out of the parloi
into the dusty road, resumed his line Of
march, and, after thanking God for this
new experience and its lessons, he sang:
1--WE are out on the ocean sailing,
Homeward bound we sweetly glide
True, there 10 come little difference be-
tween "sailing," gliding" etc., and walk
ing gravel road, but slight effort Of the
Imagination removed this officially entirely.
Ten O'Clock found our preacher at his jour-
ney's end. under one of the most hospitsble
roofs in the Miami Valley Religious Tee
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-18
A Cannon Ball In the Hat

An annonynous eonuibutof- 10 the New
York Ledger, generally supposed to be
Henry WARD Beecher, after describing how,
when boy, he stole 4 cannon ball from the
Navy Yard at Charleston, Massachusetts,,
and with much trepidatiou, and more head
ache, he carried il away in that universal
pocket Of youth. his hat, winds up with the
following reflections; reflections which.
though much philosophica!ly trite, are con-
veyed with much force and freshness:
When reached home,I hid no:king to Go
with my shot. did not dare TO show il in
the house, nor tell where got il, and alter
one or two solitary rolls gave it away, on
the same day, TO Prince-streeter.
But after ali, that six 2ountsr rolled a
good deal OF sense into my skull. ! think
it was the last thing ever stole, (exceptins
the little matter of heart, now and then.)
and i, gsve me a notion Of the folly of
coyeting more than you can enjoy, which
has made my whole life happier. Il was
Iather severe mode Of caterhisihg, but
ethics rubbed in with q six pound shot ars
better than none at all. &C.,
But see men doing the same thing
going into underground and dirly vaults,
and gathering up wealth, which viii, when
got, rol round their heads like bali, and
be not hit softer because it rs gold instead
of iron, though there 10 not man in Wall
street who will believe that.
have seen a man put himself to every
humiliation to win q proud woman who hss
heen born above him, and when hs got her,
he walked all ;he rest OF his life with can
non ball in his hat.
I have seen young men enrich themselves
BY pleasures in the same wiss way, sparing'
no pains, and scrupiing at no sacrifice of
principle. for the sake, at ;ast, Of carrying
burden which no man can bear. &
Ali the world are busy in striving for
things thst:giye little pleasure and bring
much care; and am accustomed. in all my
walks among m.n, noticing their ways and
their folly, 1, think there is a man etealing
n cannon ball; or, there's man with ball
on his head; know it by the way he walks.
The muuey which clerk purloins for his
pocket. q, last gets into his hat like cam
non bali.
Pride. bad ,ethpor. selsshness, evil pass.
sions, will roll man rs II he had baR,ou
his head. And ten thousand men in New
York Wilde this year, and as each one falis
his hat will eure OF, and out will roll an
iron ball, which Tor years he has W, IN OUT
his strength in carrying!