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Year: 1860

~ As the question Of the relations between til
North and South does not and should not involv
party feeling glad to find two of the leadin
opposition prints in the State approving Gov Ellis
course in relation to an extra session. We pla.
this approval Of his course by the Register and O'
seruer on record as follows:


No EXTRA SEssIoN.-We are very glad Gov. Ell
has declined to call an extra session of the Legisl
ture, and are sure that vast majority OF the peop
of the State will approve of his refusal to do so.-
Raleigh Register.


The Governor having thus decided the question
there is no longera reason why We should Withhold
ed it wisely.-Ftyetterils O5serrer
Year: 1860

An ice making machine has been patented which
is worked by a steam engine. In an experienced
trial. it oze several bottles Of sherry. and produced
blocks of ice the size of cubic foot, when the
thermometer was up, to eighty degrees 1t is cal
culsted that for every tun Of coal put into the
furnace, il will make ton Of ica stY
Year: 1860

A father said that he remembered his
father taking him into room alone, and
kneeling down and praying with him.
Farther back than that, lie could remem-
Der nothing, But that prayer, though he
was very little child, he well remember
ed; and he often thought that he owed all
his hopes or salvation to the fact that he
remembered nothing beyond that prayer.
II made an indelible impression on his
mind. alt was forty years ago, said he,
THAT heard Iha! prayer, back Of which
my memory cannot run. My father is
dead and gone; bul here stand witness
for God, that he hears and answers pray
er. And beg Of you fathers, pray with
your little children, not in the family
merely, but pray with and for them alone,
and the Father who heareth in secret will
reward you openly"
Year: 1860

CAN'T AFFORD Ir.-Those who are counting
the costs of dissolving the Union, may close
their calculation somewhat after the fashion
of the old woman in the subjoined anecdote !:


GA person having occasion to visit an old
couple in Durham of extremely penurious hab-
its, found them holding counsel together upon
matter which apparently weighed heavily on
the minds of both, and thinking it was respect
ing the probable dissolution of the wife, who
was lying dangerously i'll, proceeded to offer
them all the consolation in his power; but
was cut short by being informed that this was
not exactly the subject they were discussing,
but one which affected them still more deeply,
viz: the cost of the funeral; and to his aston
ment, they continued their ghastly calcula-
tions until every item in the catalogue, from
coffin to night-cap had been gone through,
with much grumbling at the rapacity of the
undertakers, when bright thought suddenly
struck the husband, and he exclaimed-sW
Janet, lass, you may not die after all, We ken.'
sDeed, and hope not, Robert replied his
helpmate, in low, feeble voice, sfor am
quite sure we cannot afford it,
Year: 1860

Fun AT HoME.-A writer who gives some
excellent advice to parents says they should
not be afraid of little fun at home. Don't
shut up your house lest the sun should fade
your carpets; and your hearts, lest hearty
laugh should shake down some of the musty
old cobwebs there! If you want to ruin your
sons, let them think that mirth and social en-
joyment must be left on the threshold without,
when they come home at night. When once
home is regarded as only the place to eat, and
drink and sleep, the work is begun that ends
in gambling houses and reckless degradation.
Young people must have fun and relaxation
somewhere if they do not find it at their own
hearthstones, it will be sought in other, and
perhaps less profitable places. Therefore let
the fire burn brightly at night, and make the
home-nest delightful with those arts that pa.
rents so perfectly understand. Don't repress
the buoyant spirits of your children half an
hour of merrment round the lamp and fire.
light Of home blots out the remembrance of
many care and annoyance during the day,
and the best safeguard they can take with
them into the world is the unseen influence of
bright little domestic sanctum.
Year: 1860

HUNDRED FoLD.-Samuel Higgins, OF
Kinderhook, N. Y, says that he raised one
hundred and seven Prince Albert potatoes
from one, all but three of marketable size and
weighing forty five pounds. Now, if this can
be done once, we want to know why it can't
be done twice, with the same sort of cultiva.
tion; and we want to know if such cultivation
would not be more profitable than the present
mode
Year: 1860

A new light of intense brilliancy has been
exhibited lately in the London Crystal Palace.
1t is obtained by projecting jet of oxygen and
hydrogen,or oxygen and carburetted hydrogen
gases combined upon a surface of lime, which
is protected from crumbling. 1t is called the
Lime Light. The power of illumination is
said to be immense, a single jet of medium
size being equivalent to the light of four hun
dred wax candles of four to the pound.
Year: 1860

| The quibbling and twaddle that some would
be scientists are wont to exhibit on this SUBJ
ject, is well met by these thoughts thrown out


hastily, in an address before the London Bible
Society, by the justly celebrated Doctor Cum


ming. Read and reflect upon what he said
In speaking of this book, there is one ques-
tiOn, which, though it does not occupy so large
aspace as formerly nevertheless excites great


and growing interest, and it is this sIs it true


that science in its freest development, in the


least degree contradicts any written word of


God 2 Once it was said it did, but what are


the results That the progressive science of
the nineteenth century and the statements of
the blessed book show that true science and
religion have common origin-the bosom of
God. Now, mark, your Bible was not written


to teach science, but it is the only book that
will stand the test of science. The Veda, the


Shaster and the Koran cannot stand the test,
but the Bible can; and even when it seems to
US beset with difficulty and mystery, those
passages by modern investigation shine with
brilliant light.


Let me mention to you one or two proofs of
this. And first of all, the Bible never hints
system of science. If it had been written by
mere human writer's, they might have indica-
ted here and there, something like system of
science. 1t speaks of flowers and trees, from
the hyssop on the walls to the cedars of Leba-
non, but there is no hint of system of astro-
nomy. So that no investigator or professor of
science can ascertain that he is in the least
degree assisted or impeded in his system of
science by the Bible; so that it seems to me
the silence of the Bible is as impressive as its
eloquence, just as on the dial the shadow and
the sunshine are alike instructive as to the
hour of the day. Then, take the VOID sfrma-
ment,' to be found in Genesis. In the Greek
it is translated by word signfying concave
with a vast solid mass. The Greeks and mo-
dren translators have conveyed this term ac-
cording to their knowledge, but when you go
back to the original Hebrew word you find that
it means aspace without limit. Thus you will
see that Moses was far in advance of those who
translated for him "a for the actual truth is dis
closed by modern science. In another in
stance Job speaks of himself, as standing on
the circle of the earth; and Isaiah speaks of
the circle of the sea. Take one thought more:
sWho can sway the influence of the Pleiades7 p
Many have wondered what was the influence
of the Pleiades. Science, however, tells us
that the stars, the sun, the moon, and the earth
and their satellites, constitute one group which
revolves around central sun, and that CEN
trail sun is one of the Pleiades. Here, then,
we see that while the Bible does not profess
to teach science, when it does refer to science
it is invariably correct.
Year: 1860

paired. His mansion house has not been sold
but he allowed friend to retain the same as
the apparent owner. The fact was that he
was envious of his wealth, and played the
bankrupt simply to test the friendship of his
acquaihtances, who have generally acted ac-
cording to the world. Those who slighted
him must suffer just modification Of which,
my lady, you must bear your part"


ssI have never disliked him as a man, - said
Mrs. Richards, coloring with shame. esMy
daughters welfare has only governed my con-
duct. She has only experienced affluence,
and would make an ill companion to poverty.
| acted as prudent nother.''


Reader, all comedies end in marriage; so
does the majority of tales. And in this in
stance I shall not be out OF fashion. 1 have
lived to see many cloudess years of happiness
pass over the union. Raymond is very eau
tious in the selection of his friends although
their number is legion, while he and myself
still retain the same opinion that human nature
is not so bad after all.
Year: 1860

Some persons are cheerful workers. In the
family, in the church, and in society they are
ready for every good word and work. Their
time is spent in loosing, and so in finding their
lives. They are never disturbed by fresh
appeal for help. If they can respond, they do
so cheerfully. If they cannot they as cheer
fully refrain. These are the pillars of our
churches, and the moving power of every
good enterprise. Their example stimulates
the slothful, and urges forward the tagging.


They do not worry, do not look sour, do not
chafe at the sight OF burden. They bless and
are blessed. Let their number be multiplied.
Year: 1860

A GERMAN FAIRY TALE.-A curious class of
fairies follow the humble occupation of shoe
makers. Once upon time, cobler had be-
come so poor, and that without any fault of
his own, that there only remained to him as
much leather as would make one pair of shoes.
He had them cut into shape at night, so as to
sew them up on the following morning, and
then slipped quietly to bed. When he arose
early to begin his work, the two shoes stood
finished upon the table. lie did not know We
ry well what to think of this, but having taken
them up in his hand to look at them more
closely, he found that the workmanship was a
perfect masterpiece. This pair of shoes was
sold so we'll that the cobler was enabled to buy
as much leather as would serve to make two
pair. Having shaped them at night, he again
rose early on the following morning, to begin
his work with fresh spirit; but he did not need
to do this, for the shoes we're already made.
And this went on day after day, until he was
no longer poor, but made capital thing of it.
One evening not long before Christmas, the
cobbler said to his wife, ssWhat think you to
waiting up tonight, to see who it is that lends
US this helping hand ?'' So they hid them
selves in a corner of the room, behind some
clothes, and kept sharp lookout. At mid
night two neat, naked little fellows sat down
at the table, and began to sew and hammer
with such speed, that the cobbler, in his ad
miration, could not keep his eyes off them.
When all was finished they ran away. Next
morning the good wife said, esThe little men
have made rich let us show ourselves
thankful for this. They run about naked, and
must be very cold. I will make shirts, coats
and breeches for them.'' AT night, instead of
the regular working materials, they laid the
clothes on the table. The little men came as
usual, and were sgreatly surprised that there
was no leather for them, and looked at the
clothes with delight. They put them on with
the greatest liveliness, and danced and hop
ped about, almost out of their little senses with
joy. At last they danced themselves oct of
the house. But they never came back again.
All things, however, went we'll with the cob
bier during the rest of his life.
Year: 1860

Millions of wild pigions passed over CIncin-
natl on Sunday. A great fuss is made in this
State when single bill passes over the head
of the Governor, and we wonder what Cincin-
natl must have thought when SO many bills
passed over her head in a single day.
Year: 1860

SMALL Pox.-A medical gentleman writes
to New York paper that from all the infor-
nation he can obtain from medical men now
having cases of Small Pox under treatment,
that there is no house where gas is burned, of
the ordinary consumption, in which the dis
ease has yet found lodgment. The gas is
powerful disinfectant, and hence there is no
contagion within the circle of its Influence.
He says that person burning gas may con-
tract the disease abroad and take it home
with him, but it will not be communicated to
any other member of the family.
Year: 1860

former prima donna at the San Carlo, at
whose house, in his gay days, he had forgot
ten his desk.


The Signora Laura recognized the desk and
related that she had given it to the Russian
prince, Alexis B., in exchange for pearl
collar.


The Viscount set out for st. Petersburg. He
was very happy. He now had something to
do-tO find the owner of the hidden treasure.
He placed it at interest, in order that it might
not run the risk of being lost


Prince B., knew the desk, but declared
that he had never concealed bank note in it..
He told the Viscount that in leaving Italy he
had gone to Paris, and had given the desk to
a danseuse of the opera, Louisa P, who was
not in the habit of concealing money.
Robert returned to Paris.


There he learned that, after life of gallan-
try and luxury, Louisa P had died in mis-
cry, and that her furniture was sold by her
creditors. 1t was at this sale that he had
bought the desk.
What to do now7 He could only think that
the maker of the desk had placed the money
there, or that it was there deposited by the
Spanish robbers who stole it.
The maker at London wrote that he knew
nothing of it, and the Viscount learned that
the Spanish robbers had all been hung, long
since.


All perhaps it was deposited in the desk
by the Mexicans. He went to Mexico, whence
he returned two months ago.


He there discovered that one of those into
whose hands it had fallen was trapper, who
carried on considerable trade in skins with
the Americans. This was sufficient. He must
have been the man who concealed the bank
notes.


The Viscount continued the search. and at
last found, one day, at Vera Cruz, very pret-
ty young girl of seventeen, the daughter of
the Mexican by French, woman, who had
come TO Vera Cruz as a mlliner.


In answer to his questions, she told him that
she knew nothing of her father, but that he
had been killed by a Texan Ranger.
She was excessively pretty, and like SEN
sible fellow, he married her, and having at last
something to do, returned to Paris with her
to enjoy the fortune of which singular chance
had put him in possession.
Year: 1860

In the course of Providence. we have nearly
lived through the little job of building a S'atC
House, and have on hand some scientific prop,
erty in the shape Of hole in the ground, which
1t is suggested can be cut up into suitable
lengths for post heles, and distributed among
the farmers for the benCf Of agriculture!


The geology ofOhIo is to day better known
and staked out than that Of any other State
west of the Hudson, with all their expense OF
surveys, and our agriculture holds a position
OF still higher pre- emnencA. All that the far
mers ask Of the State is an equal and econom-
cal government The State has no money to
give which it does not first tako out OF the pock
cts of the people, and the people prefer to lay
out their own money, W thout having it pass
through the sweating process of The State trea
sury. II the Legislature desires to do the peo-
pie favor that will be appreciated. let them
inaugurate system of honesty in the govern
ment, abolish all supernumerary and sinecure
offices, Of which there are several extensive
specimens about the Capitol, keep out OF the
business Of book peddling, and leave the people
to manage their farms, their coal Mines their
furnaces and their merchandising; which they
will surely do more efIectualIy and economically
than the State can possibly do it for them.


We are sorry to disagree so radically with
the honorable gentlemen whom we esteem so
highly, but our constituents have solemly char
ged us to speak in their behalf and we have no
disposition to shirk the duty we owe them.
Year: 1860

eas One day little girl about five
years old heard preacher praying most
Justify, till the roof rang with his supplica-
ton. Turning to her mother and beckon-
ing the maternal ear down to speaking dis
tance, she whispered:


Mother, don't you think thatif he lived
nearer to God he wouldn't have to talk so
loud 2"


Such question is worth volume on
"elocution in prayer"
Year: 1860

It's objects are


To present clear and concise statement OF the
present condition. the past history, and the pros
poets of the colored population of the United
States, free and enslaved.


To afford scope for the rapidly rising talent OF
solored men in their special and general literature.


To examine the population movements of the
colored people.


To present a reliable statement of their reli-
pious condition. and of their moral and economic
statistics.


To present a statement of their educational con-
dition and movements.


OF their legal condition and status in the seve-
raj States.


To examine into the basis on which rest their
claims for citizenship of the several States and OF
the United States.


To present an elaborate account of the various
Books, Pamphlets and Newspapers, written or ed
tied by colored men.


To present the biographies of noteworthy col
ored men throughout the world.


On the condition and prospects of free cOlored
men, by common assent, rests, in great degree
the condition and prospects Of enslaped colored
men. Hence besides the intrinsic interest which
attaches itself to magazine with such scope and
information, the aid of all who wish to advance the
great cause of Immediate Emancipation, is ear
nestly solicited for its support.


TERMs.-One Dollar per year, payable invaria
bly in advance.


The January number contains an accurate and
beautifully executed portrait of ALEXANDER
DUMAS.


" All communications should be directed to
Year: 1860

EPICUREAN FARE IN THE WEST INDIES
A recent letter from a gentleman at Nassau,
in the West Indies, thus describes the cuisine
of his hostess: "When she does not give US
turtle-soup she gives us ochra, and when she
cocoanut puddings. The fish, which comes
twice day to the table, were, an hour be-
fore, kicking in the beautifully clear sea wa
ter. We have fried plaintains to our hominy


and even if there were nothing else to be had,
could live contentedly enough on the fruits
and finger-glasses scented one day with the
fresh leaf Of the lime, and the next with the
pimento. Indeed, on the delicious fragrant
sea air, could manage to exist almost as
well as a turtle. So you see this Island is
what the Chinese call little heaven, only
that by far the greatest number Of the saints
are black" .u
Year: 1860

A WIFE RoBs AND PolsoNs HER HUSBAND.
arrested the other day in Memphis, on charges
preferred by the husband of the former, Ed
ward Farrow, to the effect that Mrs. Farrow,
some time since, while resident in New Or
leans with her husband, was persuaded by
Crosby to, and did, attempt the life of her
husband by poison, and that while he was
suffering from the effects of the poison, she,
with the assistance of her paramour, robbed
him, of $500 in money and quantity of
furniture, and that she had been living ever
since in state of adulterous intercourse with
said Crosby. The charges were doubtless
true, but could not be legally sustained.
Year: 1860

FEARFUL MEETING BETWEEN A BROTHER AND
SIsTER.-Quite a sensation was created on
Broadway, New York, few evenings since,
by a meeting between brother and sister.
The sister had been seduced, abandoned,
and forced to life of shame. In walking the
streets she met her brother, who, with their
father, was in quest of her. She fell sobbing
in his arms, and was taken care Of at once.
She belongs to Little Falls, N. Y, and it
was with city bank clerk that she departed
from the path of rectitude. t..''.
Year: 1860

pleasure forever fees. Occasionally lamp
twinkled from some upper window where q
half starved seamstress was stitching her life
away, or broken hearted mother bent over
the dead form of her babe which her moth
er's heart could i'll spare, although she knew
not where to find bread for the remaining
babes who wept beside her. Now and then
woman, lost to all that makes woman love-
ly, flaunted under the Pickering street lamps.
while her mocking laugh rang out on the
the night air. Mary shuddered and drew
back-there was that in its hollowness that
might make even devils trembie. Overhead
the sentinel stars kept their tireless watch,
and Mary's heart grew soft under their gen.
tie influence, ard tears stole from beneath
her eyelashes and lay like pearls upon her
/ bosom.


! You need not wait to undress me-, said
Mary to the weary looking waiting maid as
she averted her swollen eyes from her gaze,
and taking the lamp from her hand, Mary
passed up to her chamber. So noiselessly
was the fall of her light foot on the carpet
that Mark did not know when she entered.
He sat with his back to the door, bending
over the cradle till his white snow locks
touched the babes cheeks, talking to it to
begule his lonliness.


'Mary's forehead--Mary's eyes-Mary
mouth-no more like your old father than a
rose bud is like chestnut burr. You will
love the lonely old man, little one, and per-
haps she will, who knows?' and Marks voice
trembled.


'She will-she does, said Mary dropping
on her knees at the cradle of her child, and
burying her face in Marks hands, my noble.
patient husband


You don't mean that p said Mark, holding
her off at arms length and looking at her
through a mist of tears, you don't mean that
YOU will love an old fellow like me? God
bless YOU, Mary-God forever bless you. l
have been very lonely and Mark wept for
sheer happiness.


! The gaping world, the far sighted world
the charitable world shook its wise head as
the star of fashion became fixed star
Some said, 'her health must be falling 9TH
ers that her husband had become jealous at
last, while old stasers maliciously insinuated
that is was wise to retire on fresh laurels.-
But none saiI-what We say-tnat a true
womans heart may always be won. aye, and
kept too. by any husband who does not con-
slider it beneath him to step off the pedesta!
of his dignity to learn how.