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YOL. 2. Uty <S.USrSS2; The Boy oo the Gate. BY JOHN ORTON. The rosy-cheeked urchin that swings on the gate Is a right merry monarch in all but estate ; But treasure brings trouble. What title is free ? Thus without one, thus happy is he ; For the ring of his laugh is a mirth moving strain, Which a choir of young creatures respond to again. The birds are all singing, each heart is elate, With the rosy-cheek urchin that swings on the gate. The rosy-cheeked urchin that swings on the gate, Hath Nature's own pages upon him to wait— His joyous companions—a oherubim crew, With posies of daisies, and buttercups, too. He boasts not of jewels on forehead or breast, His heart is all gladness—his mind is at rest. Oh 1 what are the honors—the glories of state, To the rosy-cheeked Urchin that swings ou the gate. The rosy-cheeked urchin that swings on the gate, Wares proudly on high his satchel and slate; The sky is all brightness—the fields are all gay. Green branches are waving—the lambs are at play ; And where is the b(om that pines not to be Thus bathed in the sunlight as happy as he? For the heart’s purest pleasures <ve find them too late, And sigh to be swinging again on the gate. Anecdote of Washington. Sometimes tradition hands dowu an anecdote of fact worthy a place in history, aud he who is so fortu nate as to recover that anecdote or fact has done a good work. Everything pertaining to George Wash ington is sought after, and the most trivial fact pertain ing to him possesses an unusal interest. A few miles west of the city of Newark is found ’the place with which the following anecdote is connect ed. The town of Springfield, N. J. is famous for two battles, during the latter of which the town wnsburn ■•d by the enemy. West of this town about one mile, and south of the Morris and Essex Railroad, is a range of hills, and on one of these, during the Revolutiona ry war, lam told, a sentinel was constantly stationed. From the rock where he stood, can be seen Newark, *Orange, Elizabethtown, Amboy, and New York City. The Passaic River and Newark Bay, below the city, are so under the eye that a small boat may be seen ‘with the aid of a glass. lam told that the view from this place is one of the finest in the State. The blend ing of these elements, which enter into a majestic land scape, is said to be very charming, as witnessed from the watchtower of our revolution. The time when this anecdote occurred is fixed by tradition as closely connected with the last battle of Springfield, in 1780. It is said that our affairs did not wear a very promising aspect. They were peculiarly un promising at that time of the year, because the approach ing harvest drew off the militia to their farms, thus leav ing the strength of the army inadequate to the emergen cy. The enemy at this time, under the beliuf that there were large quantities ofamunition anil provisions at Mor ristown, were evidently bent on reaching that place. Should they succeed, the misfortune would not be measured so much by the loss of stores, as its effect on the minds of soldiery and citizens. It was indeed a dark time, and the venerable relies of those times, ■till resident in Morris county, bear witness to the pan ic which run like electricity through the State. All seemed discouraged but \Y ashington. He alone ap peared calm and self-reliant. There was something un earthly in the conduct of this man, something scarcely allied to the common infirmities of mankind. All ad mired, although some in their desperation reproached him. The world called lnm a hero, a bravo man, a •elf-possesseil, self-sustaining, a great man. In fact, he aeemed so much above ordinary men, that soldiers and citizens, men, women and children, felt a venera tion almost like worship, for him. The fine anecdote of Washington’s habit of prayer, related by liis chaplain, is associated with \ alley Forge, if my memory is correct; but the anecdote, which now appears for the first time, so far as I can learn, throws the most amiable light over the character of “Washington. It reveals his feelings and shows that he was a man of like passions with ourselves ; it also reveals his habits, and proves that his calm, self-pos sessed and noble bearing in dark times, when earthly props failed him and the doom of the traitor must have risen up before him, was not based on any human bravery or help, but on God. But to the anecdote. Tradition states that Washington frequently rode with his officers to the Short Hills, and to the rock al ready described near Springfield. On one occasion, it may have been immediately after the burning of ithis village, Washington was discovered in a retired place in the vicinity of this rock, prostrate on his knees, and in prayer. After spending some time in this employment, so appropriate to any man, but par ticularly one with his responsibilities and reverses, he arose from his knees, and seated himself on a rock, and sang one of Watts’ admirable versions of David’s Psalms. Had the author been Washington’s bosom companion, and acquainted with every trouble, anxie ty, difficulty and reproach, which he was at that time enduring, I do not think he could have composed words more perfectly suited to his situation. They are so remarkably appropriate that 1 will copy them, lest some who read this anecdote may fail to refer to their Hymn Books, and because many not using Watts’ Psalms may not have them at hand : PSALM 142, (c. M.) FIRST PART. 1. Hear me, OGod, nor hide thy face, But answer, lest I die, Hast thou not built a throne of grace, To hear when sinners cry ? 2. My days are wasted like the smoke, Dissolving in the air ; My strength is dry’d ; my heart is broke, And sinking in despair. ****♦• 10. But thou forever art the same, O my eternal God ! Ages to come shall know thy name, And spread thy works abroad. 11. Thou wilt arise and show thy face, Nor will my Lord delay, Beyond th’ appointed hour of grace, That long expected day. 12. lie hears his saints, he knows their cry, And by mysterious ways, Redeems the pris’ners doomed to die And fills their tongues with praise. By recurring to the history of our Revolution, it will be found that at no period had Washington great er reason for discouragement than in 1780. The peo ple were wearied with long service, stores were difficult to procure, the enemy were flushed with the victories obtained iu the South uuder Cornwallis and, more than ®*l, 1780 was made mournfully memorable by the trea son of Benedict Arnold. Taking these facts into the account, the anecdote here recorded is one of the fin est in the history of our Washington. Let our chil dren commit this Psalm, which was sung by tho Fai.ier of his country at the hour of her peril, and ever fornember that at that hour it was not human bravery or power or wisdom which sustained Washington, but that his support and consolation then, as at all other times, were in God. A word concerning this anecdote may be allowa ble. Hearing that an aged man. still living in Whip pany, had related the anecdote, I visited him expressly to authenticate it. I found that he had not related it, but by good fortune his daughter, an intelligent lady, remembered to have heard a Mrs. Sayre, wife of one W illiam Sayre, and mother of Calvin Sayre, all now deceased, but formerly residents in Columbia, Morris county, relate the story, and identify it with a place near and the time of the last battle ol Springfield. From two ether sources I hear a tradition that Washington, at somo time, was heard to sing one of \Y atts’ Psalms. One of these comes from Calvin H<vwHl, Esq. of YVhippany, who remembered that his father related an anecdote of this kind, the particu lars of which have escaped his memory. I publish the tradition, without any doubt of general authentici ty, but in hopes that this publication may fall nmler the eyes of someone who can throw more light upon it. And if any one is able to do so I hope we will not be remiss in confirming and authenticating an anec dote exhibiting^’ashington in such an amiable yet no ble light. Interesting Reminiscence. An old man communicates an article lor the Syra cuse Star, on the olden time, from which we copy the following reminiscence ol Washington and Franklin. On the 27th of September, 1789, if I am correct as to the exact time, the convention in that city agreed upon the Constitution of the United States. This instru ment is next in importance to the declaration of inde pendence, and many of its noble signers were members of the convention, and General Washington was Presi dent. During that interesting time, the geueral, when walking the streets, was alone and in deep study. If a person met him and made a very obsequious bow, he was careful to touch his beaver, but keep bis head in the studied mood. One morning he came into the state house, where the convention sat. He passed through the crowd in that manner. He was then dressed in a plain citizen's dress—blue coat, cocked hat, hair queued and hanging down his back, head powdered, as was the fashion. He went, into the Convention. Present ly the venerable Franklin was brought in his sedan by two men ; they set him down in the hall of the state house, opc-ned the door and helped him out. He had the palsy, and could not raise his feet off the floor, but shuffled along to the convention, and took his seat as a member. lie was not a speaker, but in the debates upon a knotty question he would illustrate his ideas by comparisons, for instance :—“ YV e must do as the join ers do when they want to make a good joint, take a little off one side and a little off the other. ’’ Ho was of middle size, pretty thick set, had large features, and always, I suppose, wore spectacles. When General Washington was inaugurated for the second term as President of the United States, Congress sat in Philadelphia. Long before the hour of inauguration the senate-chamber and house was crowded. The ladies were in the senate-chamber. A space directly at the end of the senate-chamber was kept open. Three chairs in front of the crowd were kept free. About 12 o'clock M., the the word passed from the door to the chamber —‘‘lies come, lies come!’’ His chariot and pair drove up to the senate house door. The general walked through the crowd with as much ease as if no person were near him. I lie crowd opened and closed after him. lie took tho mid dle chair. Chief .Justice Cushing, a spare, venerable person, with a large white wig. the right, and Senator Langdon, of New Hampshire, then president pro tem, of the Senate, and an elegant person, took the left chair. After they were seated a little time, Senator Langdon rose upon his feet, faced Gen. YY ashington, in the most respectful manner, and asked him if it was his pleasure to take the oath of office as the President of the United States. The (general then, with a small paper in his left hand, made a short address. Then the chief justice rose with a large open bible and held it to him. Tie placed his right hand upon the book, and repeated the oath after the chief justice. YY hen the general repeated his own name after the chief jus tice, “I. George Washington,’’ it seemed like an elec tric shock ; my blood ran cold. When this business was finished the general sat down. After a few min utes he rose up, made a graceful conge to the right and left of the chamber. The ladies and gentlemen kept their seats for some time, and the crowd left the house as if they were leaving a church. During the pause, while the general was seated. I looked around to see if all eves were riveted on him. I can’t say that I saw a sin gle person looking another way. At this time he was in deep mourning for a nephew, Major Washington, who lived at his house in Mount Vernon—he had a mourning small sword. He had lost much of his long hair, and what was left was tied in a little black silk bag with a rosette on it, which shows over his shoulder in his portrait, which is supposed to be taken from his position at this interesting time. I did understand that many persons wanted him to ride to tho state house in a coach and four or six, and a life guard in uniform, but his good sense and sound heart prompted him to put a veto on all such pageantry. I don’t believe that we had a traitor in the American ranks at that time. The Roses of Earth.— Eve, the mother of mortals, walked one day-alone and sorrowful, on the desecrated soil of this sinful earth. Sud denly she espied a rose tree laden with expand ed blossoms, which like the break of dawn, shed a rosy light upon the green leaves around them. “Ah !’’ cried she with rapture, “is it decep tion ! or do I indeed behold even here the lovely roses of Eden? Already I do breathe from afar their paradaisical sweetness. Hail, gentle type of innocence and jov ! Art thou not a silent pledge, that even among the thorns of the earth, Eden’s happiness may bloom ? Surely it is bliss even to inhale the pure fragrance of flowers.’’ Even while she was speaking, with her joy ous gaze bent upon the profusion of roses, there sprung up a light breeze which stirred the boughs of the tree; and lo ! the petals of the full blown flowers silently detached themselves, and sunk upon the ground. Eve exclaimed with a sigh ! I read your meaning—types of earthly joy.’’ And in mournful silence she looked upon the leaves. Soon, however, a gleam of joy lit up her countenance while she spoke,saying, “Still shall you blossom,so long as they are enfolded in the bud, be unto me types of holy innocence.” So saying, she stooped to gaze upon the half closed buds, when suddenly she became aware of the thorns which grew beneath them, and her soul was sore troubled. “Oh,” cried she, “do you also need some de fence ?’’ “Do you indeed bear within the consciousness of sin, and are these thorns the symptoms of shame? Nevertheless, I bid you welcome, beauteous children of spring, as an image of Heaven’s bright and rosy dawn ppon this thorpy earth.’’ Beauty is the flowering of virtue. “ !Mffu s nfrpnt in nil tjjing& —lieutrnl in notjing.” MACON, GEORGIA, SATURDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 20, 1851. Be Gentlemen at Home.— There are few we imagine, any where, says the Springfield Republican, in which love is not abused as fur nishing a license for impoliteness. A husband, father, or brother, will speak bard words to those whom he loves best, simply because the securi ty of love and family pride keeps him from get ting his head broken. It is a shame that a man will speak more impolitely, at times, to his wife or sister, than he would dare to any other fe male except a low and vicious one. It is thus that the holiest affections of man’s nature prove to be a weaker protection to woman in the family circle than the restraints of society, and that a woman usually is indebted for the kind est politeness of life to those not belonging to her own household. Things ought not so to be. The inan who, beem;. eit will not be resen ted,inflicts his spleen and had temper upon those of his hearthstone, is a small coward, and a very mean man. Kind words are the circulating medium between true gentlemen and true la dies at home, and no polish exhibited in society can atone for the harsh language and disrespect ful treatment too often indulged in between those bound together by God’s own tie of blood, and the still more sacred bonds of conjugal love. Adulterations of Liquor. Prof. C. A. Lee, of New York, in 1836, made the following statement: “ A cheap mudeira is made here by extracting the oils from common whiskey and passing it through car bon. There are immense establishments in this city, where the whiskey is thus turned into wine; in some of those devoted to this branch of business, the whis key is rolled in in the evening, but the wine goes out in the broad day light ready to defy the closest inspection. A grocer, after he had abandoned the nefarious traf fic in adulterations, assured me that he had often pur chased whiskey one day of a country merchant, and before he left town, sold the same whiskey back to him, turned into wine, at a profit of from four to five hun dred per cent. Prof. Lee further states that the trade in empty wine casks in this city, with the custom house mark and cer tificate, is immense. The same casks being replenish ed again and again, and always accompanied by that infallible test of genuineness, the custom house certi cate. I have heard of a pipe being sold (or twelve dol lars. There is in the neighborhood of New York, an extensive manufactory of wine casks, which are made so closely to imitate the foreign, as to deceive expe rienced dealers—the custom house marks are easily counterfeited, and certificates are never wanting.” Aceuin on Culinary Poisons—Phaladelphia, page 74, says : “ It is sufficiently evident that a few of the commo dities which are the object of commerce are adultera ted to a greater extent than wine. A mixture of spoiled foreign and home made wines are converted into the wretched compound frequently sold under the name of genuine Old Port. Reciff. for Making Port Wine.—Take of good cider four gills, of red beet two quarts, brandy two .quarts, logwood four ounces, rluoany root bruised, half a pound. First infuse the logwood and rhatany root in brandy and a gallon of cider for one week, then strain off the liquor and mix the other ingredients ; keep it in a cask for a month, when it will be fit to bottle. A friend calling one day upon an inn-keeper, in Croydon, England, was received by the host with his sleeves tucked up, and both his arms of sanguineous hue. Upon inquiring the cause of such appearance, he answered privately, that there was to be a great din ner of all the volunteer corps in the neighborhood the following day, and that he was then brewing the Port Wine. There is no kind of wine but what can be imitated by the wine brewer. George IV. had a wine he greatly prized, and so did bis servants; and they drank it freely. On a particu lar occasion lie ordered his wine to be supplied to his guests, but there was but one bottle left; one of his household understood the practices of the wine fabrica tors ; the remaining bottle was sent to the wine brewer and he the next day furnished his Majesty's table with a full stock of the same, as to flavor, &c. The decep ti on was not discovered by his Majesty. ————— Private Character of a Locomotive. —People who may see a locomotive tearing up and down the land at a gait of forty miles to an hour—making the very earth groan beneath its giant tread, and the heav ens themselves reverberate with its fearful clatter — scaring nature with its unearthly din, and frightening all creation from its propriety, almost—people who on ly see it in its terrible activity, have no idea what emi nently social virtues it is endowed with. This is their public character. Their private one, is another affair. Now and then, one of those huge monsters, in whose iron bowels slumber more than a thousand giant pow er, comes up and stands under our window, and smokes away as gently as the most exemplary cooking stove, its huge steam pipes singing a strain as soft and musical as the most amiable tea-kettle, and its lungs of steel breathing as sweetly as an infant in slumbers. But the demon of power is there. Let any one but pinch its ears, and no venerable spinster eat will spit more fiercely—let him gripe those iron hands, and the pipes which were turned to so soft a strain, send forth a yell as if heaven and earth were coming together, and those lungs which first breathed so quietly, cough like a vol cano—and off it goes darkening the heavens with its dense volumes of smoke.— N. It. Telegraph, Improved Lime Mortar. —ln most of the build ings, castles, and celebrated structures of past centuries, the ce ent, Ac., used in their construction, seems to have been a most important consideration in regard to their durability. And still, it is generally supposed that lime and sand or gravel were the only ingredients employed in its composition. The Artizan recom mends the following as a great improvement on the usual method of preparing mortar for building purpo ses : Sour together a quantity of lime and clean sharp sand, for two or three weeks before being used ; work this well and turn it aside, and as the proportion of lime to the sand, will always depend on tho quality of the former, all that is uecessary. is to take care, (in souring,) if the lime is of a rich quality, to put one third less lime into the heap, than it is intended to be built with ; and if the lime is of pure quality, say only one-fourth less. (It may here be observed that in gene ral, lime of the poorer quality is best for cementing buildings.) When the lime which has been previously soured, as before direoted, is to be used in the building, or otherwise, it is to be again worked carefully over, and one-forth of quick lime added in proportions, tak ing care never to have more in preparation than can be used in a short time; and this quick lime should be most completely beaten and incorporated with the soured lime, and it will be found to have the effect of causing the old lime to set aud bind in the most com plete manner. It will become perfectly solid without the least evaporation to occasion cracks, which can only ensue in consequence of evaporation ; and this can only happen from the want of proper union between the two bodies. But by mixing and beating the quick lime with the soured mortar, immediately before it is applied to use, the component parts are brought so near to each other, that it is impossible either crack or flaw can take place. In short beating has the effect of closing the interstices of the sand, and a small quantity of lime paste is effectual in fitting and holding the grains toge ther, so ns to form a plastic mass by uniting the grains of sand which otherwise would not fit each other.— This system will apply to lime mortar for all descrip tions of work, whether for building, plastering in the inside or outside of houses, water cisterns, ground vaults, rough castings, &c. A Nice Machine. —We have seen iu operation a very nice model steam engine, giving indications of great industry, ingenuity and skill on the part of the maker, which is worthy of notice and of praise. The length of the frame wory,,is 40 inches ; lengtlv of tin stroke 1 1-2 incljes; diaVeter °f wheel 7 inches, works two slide valves ansi governors; boiler 4 inches diameter, and 10 long. The engine and boiler set on apiece 12 inches square, and is heated by an alcoholic lamp. This work has been executed by our young friend Mr. John W. Morris, who gives great promise of usefulness in his line of business, and to whom we wish the success his talents so richly merit.— Wilmington Commercial. American Triumphs on the Ocean. The American yacht America, which went over from New-York to England, has proved fleeter than the fleetest vessels on that side. The following letter on the subject, under date of London, 19th August, which we copy from the Philadephia American, will be read with interest. England has enjoyed a world-wide fame for her fine squadron of yachts, which the noble men and gentlemen belonging to different Yacht Clubs have taken a pride in exhibiting at home and abroad. These gentlemen are now enjoying themselves at their clubs at the Isle of Wight, wheretlieir annual regattas come off. The last great race of the yachting World will take place on Friday, the 22 I, and it is open to the clubs of all nations. No less than seven teen of the finest yachts afloat will contend for the prize, a cup of the value of one hundred pounds. The American yacht America, Commodore J. C. Stevens, lias entered as a competitor. The appearance of this beautiful craft ofl Cowes has caused an extraordinary sensation in the Yacht Clubs, for she has made two or three short trial trips with a few of the English yachts, and has in every instance ran away from them all ! Last week a few gentlemen were ready to stake hundreds or thousands against her, but since they have witnessed her speed, they have not accepted Mr. Stevens’ challenge to the Yacht Squadron of the Kingdom, on the plea that Mr. Stevens pro poses to start with “at least a six knot breeze,” and requests permission to ‘boom out,” which is against the rules of the Royal Yacht Club. Mr. Stevens offered to run his yacht against any yacht, and tor op to ten thousand pounds, i believe tliTr up to this date the chal lenge has not been Accepted. Meantime the deepest interest is maVlfesJed in the grand Re gatta of Friday. Several Americans, who had intended to depart for home to morrow, will re main expressly to witness this race, for it is felt that it is not yacht against yacht, but Amer ica against the world: In absence of political news, the London [tress takes up this subject in an earnest manner, and have their special cor respondents at the Isle ol’ Wight to report ev thing connected with yachts and yachting. The Derby or Oaks never attracted more at tention or caused greater excitement than the forthcoming regatta. One writer referring to the race of last Friday says that the squad ron ol vessels following the yachts were join ed by the America,’’ and from the manner in which one by one, she soon distanced them, she satisfactorily pioved that the pretension of Bro ther Jonathan to superiority was no idle boast; •‘and the numerous spectators had a most con vincing demonstration that her clipper build and fast sailing had not been overrated; in tact the ‘Great American’ was the theme of general conversation.” Another writer states that the America beat a schooner of 130 tons, with all sails set, “most shamefully,” and she probably could beat all the- schooners and cutters ot Eng land. The correspondent of the Times, descri bing the proceedings at Ryde on Friday last, says that the event of the day was the appear ance of “Yankee.” She did not show any supe riority till she was ofl” Ryde pier, “when she seemed as if she had put a screw to her stern, hoisted her fore and alt foresail, and began ‘to fly’ through the water. She passed schooners and cutters just as a Derby winner passes the ‘ruck,’ and as the breeze freshened, slid with the speed of an arrow out towards the Nab, standing upright as a ramrod under her can vass, while the schooners were staggering un der every stitch they could set, and the cutters were heeling over uuder gaff topsails and bal loon jibs.” The America went about “in splendid style, spinning round like a top, and came bowling away towards Cowes as fast if not luster than ever. As if to let our best craft see she did not care about them, siie went op to each in suc cession, ran to leeward of every one ofthem as close as she could, and shot before them in suc cession coming to anchor off Ryde at least two miles ahead oi any of the craft she had been running against;” Having landed Mr. Stevens, she afterwards sailed for Cowes, “and bowled away like a seagull, leaving all the boatmen and yachtmen with a deep sense that she was *a tartar.” The Times entreats the English shiprights to lay aside the delusion that they are the best builders in the world, and to take a hint “even from an enemy, and follow the models of the Yankees, instead ol persisting in their present shape and mould of bow, beam, quarter, and run.” The Times states that the anxiety respecting the result of the great race of the 22d, is deep and earnest, and that the course round the Isle of Wight is notoriously most unfair to strangers; and, indeed, is not a good race-ground to any one, in as much as the as current and tides render local knowledge of more value than swift sailing and nautical skill. The advices by the steamer America to 24th August state that the challenge of the yacht to sail against all the English, was not accepted; and that at the regatta which came of oil the 22d the “America’’ was triumphant over all competitors. We have already noted the triumphant success of the New-York clipper America in her trials of speed with the fleetest English vessels in their own waters. The New-York Express publishes a letter from one of the America's crew, which will be found below, and accompa nies it with the following prefatory remarks: “One of the most interesting items of intelli- gence the steamer America brings us from England is the creditale manner in which our New.York built yacht, the America, has ac quitted her-self in the regatta at Ryde. The fact that the New-Yorker distanced a whole British fleet in their own waters, is anew tribute to American genius, as displayed in its now famous naval architecture. Ordinarily, but little importance would be attached to a contest of this cliarcter, out of and away from the circle of those immediately interested; but, occuring as it does now, at a time when the respective excellencies of English and American seamanship are so closely canvassed and criticised, it is a fitting climax to the brilliant series of victories—quiet, but really substantial victories—-our steamers have been winning all the past summer over their English rivals on the broad bosom of the Atlantic.” Roquet of Flowers. Without friends the world would be in a wil derness. There is nothing in the world worth being a knave for. Right is a dull weapon, unless skill and good sense wield it. The more polished society is, the less for mality there is in it. The Jealous man poisons his own banquet, and then eats of it. The longer the saw ol contention is drawn, the hotter it crows. \ ague, injurious reports are no men’s lies, but ail men’s carelessness. Cherish the tender buds of pity, and they will bloom with benevolence. Honesty and interest, like virtue and Heav en, can never be separately pursued. How can we expect others to keep our se crets, if we do not keep them ourselves? It is want of judgment not to see danger ? but it is stupidity or rashness not to fear it. Nothing elevates us so much as the presence of a spirit similar, yet superior to our own. The most important element of success, is of money and economy of time. It is not the quantity of the meat, but the cherfulness of the guests, which make the feast. The sum of Christianity or morality is, to know how to value things just as they deserve. He who increases the endearments of life increases at the same time the terrors ofdeath. You may glean knowledge by reading, but you must seperate the chaff from wheat by thinking. A year of pleasure like a floating breeze; but a moment of misfortune seems an age of pain. Our sorrows are like thunder-clouds, which seem black in ths distance, hut grow lighter as they approach. t A large retinue upon a small income, like a large cascade upon a small stream, tends to discover its tenuity. Never despair in adversity. Work and per severe.—When a wheel is going round, the bottom must turn upward—sometimes. A little philosophy inclineth man’s mind to atheism, Hut depth in philosophy bringeth men’s minds about to religon. There are many things that are thorns to our hopes until we have attained them, and envenomed arrows to our hearts when we have. Sins are like circles in the water when a stone is thrown into it— one produces anoth er. When anger was in Cain's breast, mur der was not far off. Babies are nice little creatures when good, and as it is well known that everybody’s baby is the best baby in the world, perhaps we are muning some risk in saying that babies should lie excluded from the church, the theatre, and it possible, from the omnibus, the cars —and several other places which a bachelor friend enumerates. The celebrated Malherbe dined one day with the Archbishop of Rouen, and fell asleep soon after the meal. The prelate, a sorry preacher, was about to deliver a sermon, and awakened Malherbe, inviting him to be an auditor. “ Ah thank you,” said Malherbe ; “pray excuse me; I shall sleep very well without that.’’ Pleasure owes all its zest to anticipation. The promise of a shilling fiddle will keep a shool boy in happiness for a year. The fun connected with its possession will expire in an hour. Now, what is true of school boys, is equal ly true of men. All they differ in, is the price of their fiddles. Belore you ask a man for a favor, consult the weather. The same person that is as ugly as sin while a cold rain is spitting against the window glass, w 11 no sooner feel the gladden ing influence of a little quiet sunshine, than his heart will expand like a rose-bud. Muggins says that rogues ought to be well paid ; it gives a fellow so much trouble. He once cheated a man in a horse, trade, he says, and was in law about it afterwards for over fourteen years. Unless you have got lots of pa tience, therefore never set up to be a rascal. He who dies in the path of duty, deserves a nobler name then he who leads a victorious army over the ruins of a conquered kingdom. This is consolatory to drivers of stage coaches w ho freeze to death on the box. “ Well ,” said an old lady, entering one of the apothecary shops in Bangor, Me., “we have now opened a real genuine temperance tavern in our place, and we shall be good cus tomers, for we expect to sell an awful sight of biiterg.” A Universalist College. —The Man- Chester (N. II.) Mirror says, that over SIOO, 000 have been subscribed towards the estab lishment of a Universalist College, and that subscribers to the fund will meet in Boston on the loth day of September, for the purpose of selecting a location for said College, and choos ing a Board of* Directors. Slave Remanded to his Master.—Buf falo, Aug. 15.—Davis, the. Fugitive, was this evening remanded by Commissioner Smith to his master, Mr. Moore, of Louisville. While on his way from the Court House a mob at tempted to rescue him, but failed in their pur pose. Considerable excitement prevailed, but matters are now quiet. Slaves in Canada. —The vast barrack, erected during the last war at Windsor, C. W. and which are rapidly falling to decay, are said to be occupied by fugitive slaves from the States, among whom there is much suffer ing and poverty. The Indians in Oregon threaten a general war. On Rogue river there had been san guinary fights between them and the whites. It is stated that the Indians have declared hostility to the whites, and nothing less than an exterminating war wii! check their outrages. From the National Intelligencer. Official Despatch from tuba. We have been favored with th subjoined extract from a despatch to tlia Navy Department from Corn- ! mander Charles T. Plait, command ini’ the United j States ship Albany, now at Havana. The despatch is J dated Havana, September. i. “ The followers of Lopez having been entirely dis persed, and a number of prisoners reported as brought j to this place on the 27th ultimo, I addressed a letter to the Captain General requesting permission to hold an interview with any Americans who might be among them. This permission was readily accorded in a re- j ply, which is enclosed.* The interview was postponed ! until the morning of the 30th, the prisoners having in I the mean time been transferred to the Castle of the j ‘Punta,’ and some accessions having been made to their i number. The Commandant of the Castle in ormed me | that the whole number of prisoners was fifty-seven, of i whom about thirty or thirty-five were Americans, as we | learned from themselves. This officer was present j throughout the interview. Another gentleman, who i was introduced as Inspector of Prisons, came in during its continuance, and remained until its close. The pri- j sutlers were heavily ironed, were clad in a prison uni- j form, and had their hair closely cut. They were con- j fined in an arched gallery, to which access was had ; through two grated doors, the inner one being entirely j of iron. In the little ante-room between these two doors lay i the garments worn by the prisoners at the time of their confinement. ‘* On our entrance the Americans were ordered to advance to the front, and all foreigners were sent to the other end of the cell. Inquiry being made for the ( officers, the following presented themselves, viz: “•.James A. Kelly, of New Orleans, formerly of i Bayou Sara, who held the rank of captain in the expe- \ dition ; Robert M. Grider, of New Orleans, a native ; of Kentucky, a lieutenant in the same ; J. D. Baker, of , also a lieutenant. “No other officer of the expedition presented him self. They were informed that I had obtained permission to visit them, and that my object was to obtain from them any information they might choose to give, which would j be forwarded to the Government of the United States, j and perhaps might be the means of deterring others of j our countrymen from placing themselves in the same j deplorable situation. They were told distinctly that they i were in the power of the Spanish Government, and that nothing could be done for them as Americans, in- ! asinucli as the President’s proclamation had declared that any persons joining an invading force would there by forfeit the protection of the Government of the United States. This was said to prevent their forming any false hopes from my visit. “The information obtained was given iu the presence of the entire party by the aforesaid officers, and, being i imeontradicted by any of them, may be regarded as the testimony of the whole. “They stated that the expedition stilled from New Orleans in tho steamer ‘Pampero.’ They were not i sure of the exact number comprising it, but thought it was 487 ; that it certaiuly did not amount to five hun dred. Before landing in Cuba they anchored near Key- West, where they remained several hours, and were visited by some citizens of that place. They landed in Cuba about two o’clock of the morning of the 12th August. Their first fight took place <>n the 13th.— From that period they had lost all recollection of dates. They had five engagements, but could not tell how many of their number had been killed. They were armed with condemned muskets; had no rides; but many individuals had revolvers and knives. They brought with them 80,000 cartridges, and captured many more after landing. They had no artillery. Soon after land ing they found they had been deceived, and became anxious to return home. They had been informed be fore sailing that fourteen towns were in possession of the ‘Patriots,’ (to use their own language,) and that the whole island was in a state of revolution. They sup pose that the fifty men captured with Col. Crittenden were endeavoring to make their escape. They so infer, from the fact that they were all dispirited by the recep tion they met with, and disgusted, as they said, with the ‘lies and deception’ practised towards them. “ The country people generally fled at their approach, and none joined them. Worn out with hunger and fatigue, the men composing this body threw away their arms a week or ten days previously, they cnuld not dis tinctly remember when. They had not, at that time, heard of the offer of life to such as would give them selves up, but their intention was to throw themselves upon the mercy of the Spanish Government. They did not come in all together, but in small parties, and at different times. They had subsisted chiefly upon fruit, and the last meat that some of them had eaten was a portion of their General's horse. There was no lack of ammunition when they threw away their arms, though much of what they brought had been damaged by rain. Lieut. Grider stated that he carried a musket, though an officer, and that he had twenty-eight rounds of cartriges in his box when he threw it away. “ Capt. Kelly stated that the editor of the New Or leans Delta, Mr. Segur, was instrumental in persuad ing him to join the expedition, having addressed him personally upon the subject. He had reason to believe that he persuaded many others also. The whole party manifested much indignation towards Gen. Lopez and Mr. Segur ; and many of them asserted that it would be worse for the latter if they should live to return home. On being told that Gen. Lopez was taken prisoner, a cry of joy ami exultation ran through the crowd. “ They stated that Lopez was chief of the expedition. Col, Dowsetnan was second in command, and was killed on the thirteenth. Cos!. Win. Scott Haynes, of Tennessee, was another leader. According to their best belief he was still in the mountains. Col. Crit tenden had been an officer in the U. S. Army during the war with Mexico. A Hungarian named Pragray, who acted a3 Adjutant General, was mortally wound ed on the 13th. “ It is matter of regret that so imperfeet a narrative has been obtained from these unfortunate men. In the excitement of the moment many would speak at once, and to some questions it was difficult to get a satisfacto ry answer, on account of the eagerness of all to give it. * * * * * “ At the request of the Commandant of the Castle, the prisoners were asked if they had the benefit of medical attendance since their confinement. Tliev re plied that they had. They were also asked if they had been provided with two meals a day, and whetlu-r they had bread and coffee for break ? Some said they had ; but others replied that they had no coffee. The commandant immediately inquired the reason of his subordinate, who state that those who had been confined thereon the previous evening came too late f<> be pro vided for on that morning, but that they would have their allowance of coffee at dinner. He stated that the others bad been provided for according to the or der. “ It may be proper to add that tho prisoners appeared to be in good health, and by no means so much reduced as their exposure and hardships would seem to war rant. They even appeared to be cheerful, which may have been the effect of their relief from a condi tion of far greater anxiety and suffering, experience-1 during tbetr wanderings upon the Island. “I sin old have Stated that my first lieutenant, Mr. Taylor, was with me during the interview. “ The w hole number of prisoners, including those not yvt brought to Havana, is officially stated to bo about one hundred and thirty. *• I have just learned that Lopez, who was eaptured on Friday last, (August 22,) was brought in last night, and publicly garoted at seven o’clock this morning.’’ *[Transiatien.] Havana, Aug. 27, 1851. Sir : —I have received the letter which you address ed to me this day, soliciting my permission to hold an interview with the prisoners who have been brought to this port, and who formed a part of the invading expe dition which attacked this Island. I inform you, in re ply, that I order the Commander of her Majesty’s fri gate *'Esperanza,’’ on board of which the prisoners are, to admit you at any hour at which you may present yourself, to hold the desired interview, with permission to remain with the prisoners so long as you may find it convenient. And I avaii myself of this occasion to assure you of the esteem which your noble conduct and frank and honorable character entitle you to from me. I am, therefore, with all respect, your obedient ser vant. &0., JOSE DE LA CONCHA. Charles T. Platt, Esq., Commanding U. S. sloop of-war Albany, and senior officer of the naval for ces of the United States in this port. The Washington Republic adds r “Wo learn that upon the receipt of these despat ches, the President directed copies to be sent to the Spanish Minister, the further to enforce an appeal al ready made to that Government, now since the leader of tho expedition has been cut off, to and -al mercifully with his deluded followers, who wore enticed into the expedition under the belief that the people of the Islam’ were already in a state of revolution, and desired assis tance to establish a republican government—a state of facts which, had it existed, could not have justified their conduct, either in the view of our own statutes or of the law of nations, but tho expectation of which, gives them a strong claim to pardon. The Execution of Lopez. On Monday morning, Sept. Ist, at dawn of day a platform, perhaps ten feet high, was erected on the flat space opposite the Moro. Projecting up through the platform to a distance of perhaps five feet, was a strong wooden post, 14 inches in diameter. To this was fas tened the instrument of death, the garrote. A stool is placed up against the post, in which the prisoner sits, and an iron collar is then clasped round his neck, which fastens him immovcably to the post, and then a screw having long arms, also attached to the post, is by one turn forced into the neck of the prisoner, producing in stant dislocation and death. The troops were assembled at the appointed time,. ;is indicated in the order. Just previous to seven o’clock all the American prisoners were brought out and ar ranged on the Moro, so they could witness the end of their General. At the fatal hour Gen. Lopez was brought out, and ascended the platform with a firm step. Ills persou was enveloped in a white shroud. The executioner then removed the shroud, and there stood the Genc-al in his full military uniform before ths assembled multi tude . llis appearance was calm, dignified and heroic. Not a muscle quivered. He looked upon the preparations for death unmoved; his countenance changed not, and his whole bearing was firm and manly. The executioner now removed his embhiidered coat, his sash, cravat, and all the insignia of his military rank, in token of disgrace. General Lojiez, with his hands tightly bound together in front, stepped forward, and in a strong, clear voice, slowly spoke to those around as follows : “ I pray the persons who have compromised me to pardon me as I pardon them. “ My death will not change the destinies of Cuba.”’ [The executioner standing a little behind, here inter rupted him in an insulting tone, with “ Come, be quick, be quirk.'* General Lopez, turning his head partly around, fixed his eye on the inan, and said sternly, gritting his teeth, “ Wait Sir.” He then continued : “ Adieu, my beloved Cuba! Adieu, my brethren!” The general then stepped back, seated himself on the stool. A priest with the crucifix and taper stood on one side of him, the executioner an the other. The collar was then placed around the prisoner’s neck. Tito priest now placed the crucifix between the General's hands, and just as he was in the act of inclining his head to kiss it. the executioner swung the fatai screw, and the head of the unfortunate man ai the same in stant dropped forward, touching the crucifix, lie never moved. There sat the body of one of the bravest men that ever drew breath, but a moment ago alive, now a, ghastly corpse. The executioner was conducted in the most orderly manner and in perfect silence. No shouting or any other exhibition of applause was manifest. Whether this was the result of the news from New Orleans, or the express orders of the Captain General, is not known. Immediately after the execution, Gen. Lopez’s body, was taken down, and privately buried. The Administration. —lt is ridiculous, say* the Baltiinoie Clipper, to censure the adminis ration for events which have transpired in Cu lm.—Our citizens were duly warned again--’ undertaking any enterprise against that isUfo-i, or the territory of any other power with whom the L. States are at peace. Government officers were instructed to prevent, if possible, the sailing of any vessel with armed forces on board. So far the administration performed its duty towards Spain, and obsetved the existing treaty with good (aith. The President is sworn to have the laws executed to the best of his ability, and would have been guilty of culpable dereliction of duty had he neglected to take : measures to prevent an attack on Culm by our I citizens. YVbeo that attack was made, and fifty of our citizens put to a shameful death without trial —and when a national mail steam er was instilled by a Spanish s!oop-of-war—ha took prompt means to have a thorough investi gation of both transactions and has sent a war steamer to Havanna for the purpose. What more is demanded? Should he order tho American Navy to Cuba to demand satisfaction? Or should he withdraw all oposition to further enterprises against Cuba? To do either would lie a violation of duty. ‘There is no just cause to censure his conduct in reference to Cuban affairs; and we hope never to have a President who will not endeavor to have the laws of the Union faithfully exeeuted. n „ The Whig convention of Ohio have nomi nated Hon. 8. P. Vinton for Governor, and E. H. Eckly for Lieut. Governor. The Democrats have nominated Wood, the present incumbent, for Governor j and Wn, Medill for Lieut. Governor., NO. 25.