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BY S. ROSE li CO. TERMS: - ai Gboiuia Journal and Messenger is published __ Wednesday monring in the city of Macon, at the Mown* f . RATES : n strictly in advance, per year, $2 50 If not paid in advance, 3 00 Advertisements inserted at the usual rates —those t ii m ited when handed in, will be inserted till forbid, t t a liberal discouut will be allowed to persons who . v#rtise by the year, and who par on demand. Obituary Notices of aver ten line*, will be charged ... the usual rates. Annolncbmbkts of candidates for office, to be paid c at the usual rates, when inserted. Liberal arrangements made with county officers, [racists. Auctioneers, and others, who may wish to n.ake limited contracts. Sales or Land and Negroes, by Executors, Admin i, rators and Guardians, are required by law to be ad , rtised in a public gazette, forty days previous to the and fhesetales must be held on the first Tuesday in the o .nth between the hours of ten in the forenoon and tr ee in the afternoon, at the Courthouse in the county iE which the property is situated. . Sales or Personal Property must be advertised in Ki; manner, forty days. Notice to Debtors and Creditors of an Estate o >ist be published forty days. Notice that application will be made to the Ordinary oi leave to sell Land and Negroes, must be published weekly for two months. Citations or Letters of Administration, thirty days ;or Dismission Irom Administrations, monthly six x'tths; for Dismission from Guardianship, weekly ‘“'acLEs'row Foreclosing of Mortgage, monthly t months; for establishing lost papers, tor the full ol three months; for compelling titles from ex “l ’tors or administrators where a bond has been given dv the deceased, the full space of three months. • Letters on business to be post-paid. /rofe33ional and Business Men. Professional and Business Cards will be inserted Q , Jer this head, at the following rates, viz: For three lines, per annum, I 5 00 “ .Seven lines, do y ™ oO Ten lines, do dO Twelve lines, d0..... tow \o Advertisement of this class will be admitted, uu I, ’ ~a i d for in advance, nor for a less term than twelve m nths Advertisements of over twelve lines will be Sarrel pro RATA - Advertisements not paid for in ad ;. iC * be charged at the regular rates.] KEGI LAK MIEETIAOS masons, knight templars, odd fel ° LOSVS AND SONS OF TEMPERANCE, held ix the citt op macon. MASONS. i .ml I.odire of Georgia tor 1855, October 30th. _ iCon No. 5, first ai)d third Mouday nights in asuntine"chapter. No, 4, second Monday night in flhshmgton Council, No. 6, fourth Monday night in each month. .... Omer's Encampment, Knights Templar, No. 2. quarterly Sessions; commencing on the second \loadavs of February and May, and third Monday in August, and Tuesday before first Monday in >„ e mber. rLIIOWS Lodge, first Wednesday in June. Gmnd Encampment, Tuesday previous, f-mklin Lodge. No. 2, every Thursday evening. c -eil Brothers, No. 5, every Tuesday ev j‘ nlt '4-, .. Union Encampment, No. 2. second aud four h Monday evenings in each month. SONS OF TEMPERANCE. G-ind Division, fourth Wednesday in Oct., annually. I mochichi Division, every Friday night. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. W. W. CORBITT. attorney at law, BUTLER, TAYLOR, COUNTY GEORGIA. 4 LL buisness entrusted to his care, will be taith \ fullv attended to within the Macon, or Chatta aa “ mar 12 sots ho-cbee circuit. JOin R- RALLS, attorney at law, CLINTON, GEORGIA. mar 12 50-6m* F. 11. MILLS, ATTORNEY -A.T LAW, DOVER, GEORGIA, \XTILL practice in the South-western and adjoining VV Counties o( the Pataula Circuit. trb 27-1 j Laic Notice* PERKINS & 3i ISBET, attorneys at Laic. CUTUBERT, GEORGIA. THE undersigned haviug resigned the position of Judge of the Superior Court of the South-Western Circuit, will resume the practice of Law in connection wnh Charles E. Nisbet, Esq . under the firm, name, and Kvltof PERKINS & NISBET, in the counties if Randolph, Stewart, Lee, Calhoun, Baker, Dougher tv, Early, Clav and Decatur. F b. Ist. 1856. WILLIAM C. PERKINS. J. B. .lIITt'HELL, attorney at L a tc, HA.WKINSVIL.LE, GA. jin 2 40-ly ’ _ JOHN T. & J. CLARKE, Attorneys at Ms avr LUMPKIN, STEWART COUNTY, GA- TaHES CLARKE, SEN., having withdrawn from y iHefirm of J. M. A J. Clark.*, which has. by mu been dissolved, has united with his son, Join T. Clarke, in the practice of Law, in the firm- Uwof John T AJ. Clark*. Our office is on the *o; tide of the public square, in the north rooms oi Unbuilding, which we shall make our permanent twoeM stand. One of us can be at all times found in Mr office. uml advances made on good paper received for ejection. JU* T. CLARK*, JAMBS CLARKE, SEX. da_2 b-3m EDWARD D. TRACI, Attorney at JL aw • Qi.ueaioved to room in Concert Hall Building, over Mix <fc Kirtland’a. ORDINARY’S OFFICE removed to same place. _kcs_Stitf GEORGE T. BARTLETT, Attorney at Law, UONTICELLO, JASPER CO. GA. Irenes— Hon. E. A. Nisbet. oct 10 y ISAAC HARDEMAN, attorney at L. atc , CLINTON, GEORGIA. _s>s 2J-ly* E. A. & J. A. NISBET, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, MACON, GEORGIA. \V ILL practice Law in the Circuit Court of the U. : States—in the following Counties, to-wit: Bibb, t J s Macon, Crawford, Mariou, Twiggs, Jones and j gT*®. aad will take cases in the Supreme Court of .'i at any of its Terms. .'vticalar attention paid to the settlement of money •Dv aQ< l to collections through the Courts. on corner of Mulberry and Second Streets, Campbell’s, and over store of C. Gay A Cos. “/tXU'S A XISUKT JAMES A. SISBET. ** 27- e. cvnniiG, attorney at Lfl if, *ll IRWINTON, GA. E. G. CAB AMISS, avJ!?*.* AT LAW - FORS YTH, G A., will I*., in the Flint and adjoining counties of the ... FILLER A HALL, AT LAW—Oqletuokpe, Ga.—Will L 06 ‘ n , a ** counties of the Macon Circuit, iu a Tiiiin an< * Sumter of the Southwestern Circuit, and tar, j a j, 40 ? Marion of the Chattahoochee Circuit.— Vic ! Court at Macou, Decatur, Ameri l| ttALL, ST £ PIIK XP. MILLER. ufvli* E * FITZGERALD ■*l terni Permanently located in Macou, will at- s '"r. 0 p 1 Punctually all'calls left at his office, next wkun’* n man * Roberts, or at Fitzgerald A Not - - Store. [marl2 50 ttl.’lß D „ _ ~ _ tianAßT, AAROX A. HOFF. IUf tAR,IART & KOIF t ‘"'Resale grocers, Tin dkalers ik -UQUors TOBACCO, CIGARS & GROCERIES u 0F every description, Mam, Ua. (Georgia Jottnwtl <m?> Messenger, PROFESSIONAL CARDS. DR. 11. A. WETTAIER, HAVING spent a portion of three successive years in this city, during which time he has limited bis tirai-tice almost exclusively to Snrgerv, now respectful ly offers his services to the citizens of Macon and sur rouuding country, in all the branches of his profes sion Office on Third street, opposite Floyd House, mar 5 49-ts DR. DAVID WINN, M ACON, GA. Office above Freeman & Roberts’ Store on Cherry St. net 24 30-lyr DR. C. J. ROOSEVELT, MMomaopat Mi r Physician, MACON, GA. OJic* and lltm.denet corner of Third dk Walnut streets. 18 ts DR. R. H. NISBET. Ojjice at Fitzgerald dk Nottingham's Drug Store.§ ROOMS OVER BASIL WISE’S. inly 85 I7H DENTAL NOTICE. DR. H. SEGER has re-opened his Of ficeat the well knowo stand former Iy occupied by Drs. Arnold A Seger, in T 7 the Triangular Block, Cotton Av. Macou, where he or his partner, Dr. A. L. Pettee, can be fouud, at all times to wait upon all those whe may need their services. Dr. S. also wishes to inform the Profession that he has the Agency for selling TEETH of every desorption. Dentists sending their Plaster Casts can be supplied with teeth and have the same fitted and returned by mail to any part of the South. Dr. Seger is also sole Agent in Georgia, for the sale of Prof. Johnson’s Orris Tooth Soap—the only proper specific forcleansmg the Teeth and purifying the breath, feb 20 47 —ts r PHE firm of Drs. G. A J. M. McDonald 1 having been dissolved by mutual cou sent, Dr. G McDonald, with a cornpe tent assistant, continues the practice in 1 1 r bis own name, and will stand individually responsible for all work done in bis office. His patrons can have any style of work they may prefer, done up in the very best manner, and with the best of materials, dec 5 36tf Something- .IVir anti Beautiful. KL. WOOD desires to call attention to anew • and Beautiful Style of Pictures be is now pro ducing, called AMBROT Y P E S , or Pictures ou Glass; they are much more durable thau the Daguerreotypes, and have none of that reflection which is so objectionable. They can be seen in anv light, and will endure for ages—they also repre sent the Figure in its natural position, giving it a beau tiful and life like appearance. Childrens Likeness taken by this process in a tew seconds. Daguerreotypes taken as usual. #* HO TOG il. 1 I*HS, or Pictures on Paper. By this process views of Dwell ings. Public Buildings, Ac., taken in beautiful style. INSTRTCTIONS given in all the above styles, and Apparatus furnished. Please call and examine specimens, nor 28 35- GEORGE dk ICOISEItT SRITIF HAVING bought the interest of &S Messrs. DeLouche and Wil- y-fr;. gy eoxsoti, in the Carriage business in this city, will coDtiuue tbe business at the old and well known stand of J. DeLOACHE 4 CO., on Mulberry Street, next door to the Lanier House, where they will have on hand at all times a well assorted stock of Car riages, Rockaways, Buggies, Harness, Ac., to which they invite tho attention of the old patrons oi the House and the public generally. REPAIRING done as heretofore, with neatness and dispatch, and on tbe most reasonable terms. The patrons aud friends of J. DeLoache will find him at our establishment, where he will be glad to see them, and take pleasure in waiting on them should they want anything in our line. Macon, Jan’y. Ist, 1856. [43-tfi HORTON, PARK dk CO., No. 120 Meeting Street, CHARLESTON, S. CAROLINA, DEALERS in STOVES, HOLLOW WARE, TINWARE, Hydraulic Apparatus, Tinners Stock , Tinners Tools , He. He. Tinners’ Tools ami IVlacliiues. XX'JTE beg leave to inform our customers and the \ \ trade generally, that we are the duly authorized Agents of the most eutensive and approved Manufac turers of the above Tools iu tbe Uniou ; and can effei their work at original Factory prices. We will furnish Price Lists to ail who may desire them. All Tools un warranted, and sucb as may prove defective will be promptly exchanged. HORTON, PARK 4 CO., 1556. 120 Meetiug-st., Charleston, S. C. Tin Plates Sheet Iron. Ac. THE undersigned would invite tbe attention oi manufacturers and dealers in the above Metals, to their ample stock; comprising not onlv every variety of those named, but others ; such as Wire, Zink, Lead, Copper, Block-Tin, and all the minor articles used in the trade. As one of our partners reside in New York to pur chase for us, we are enabled to profit by the fluctuations of that market so far, as to be able to sell the above metals at New Y'ork current prices. HORTON, PARK & GO , Iss<>. 120 Meeting-st. Charleston, S. C. SAMUEL W.” PEPPER, SUCCESSOR TO HENRY J. PEPPER & SON. Watches, Jewelry and Silverware, No. 175, Clrtstnut street, (opposite the State Haute,) Philadelphia. may 31 9—ly* WHOLESALE BAKERY CATDY FACTORY. MERCHANTS and others supplied with Candy br the Box, of the finest quality at the lowest pri ces. Cakes Finely Ornamented or plain, ot every kind , supplied to Far ties, WFeddings and Families , According to orders, bt J. H. & W. S. ELLIS, Cherry Street, Macon, da. December 12, 1855. 37-6 m. GEORGE A. SMITH, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF PLAIN AND FANCY CANDIES, Near the Neve Passenger Depot. MACON, GA. A f ENCHANTS can be supplied upon as favorable terms, with as good Candy, in great varieties, as can be had South. Those wishing to purchase are re spectfully invited to call and examine specimens. All orders promptly filled, with a fresh article, and warranted to stand the climate. Terms cash, aug 8 19tf PET ER At JAUGSTETTER, DRAPERS AND TAILORS, Opposite the Lanier Haute. THE subscribers are now receiving gP) and opening their stock of FALL jgj vy and WINTER GOODS, consisting in part of Black and Fancy Colored Freuch Mr™ and English Cloths, French, Englishand American Cassimeres, of all kinds and jjf j jSM colors; Vestings of Silks, Satins. Cut R|W Velvet A Embroidered Patterns, Over- V pj\*\T coating—such as tine English Beavers !/{ \i : alii of which will be made and Trimmed in our usual stylt, and at the shortest notice. GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS. Consisting iu |art of new style of Patent Shirts, Under Shirts, Merino and Canton Flannel Drawers, Stocks Scarfs, Neck Ties, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Sus nenders Ac. Feeling grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon us, we respectfully solicit a continuance of'the same; hoping, that bv strict application to busi ness, and a moderate scale of prices, to meet tbe appro bation of those dealing with us. y U Cutting done at the shortest tuMoe. PETER A JAUGSTETTER. Nov. 8 __ GENTLEMEN’S FASHIONS, FALL 1855. CU. BAIRD has now open a fresh • and beautiful assortment of Jyf v# Black and Colored Jg-Nh jya CLOTHS CASSIMERS, and Westings. \|7 A Having competent workmen, gen- M i tlemen may feel assured of having M V'VxTT something superior in tbe style of their I jti YM garments, either in the extreme or a —mini Jill i lappy medium of Fashion. c R BAIRD, j [ oot 10 Bdt< - opposite Lanier House. MACON, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 185(5. HOTELS. BROWN’S NEW HOTEL, Opposite the New Passenger Depot, MACON, GEORGIA. IS now open for the reception of the trave!l lu U public, sojourner, and citizen, under the JLLI. lowing Programme of administration. I: £A R c° s WN ’ 1 B. F. DENSE, Superintendent. This new Hotel has much to render it attractive to the way-farer, who may visit Macon, on pleasure or business. Its Location is opposite to the New Passenger Depot on 4tb Street, and at a convenient distance front the Ware-Houses and business part of the city. To fami lies and others who tarry but a few hours in the place, Brown’s Hotel will furnish all needful accommoda tions without delay and exjtensc of Omnibus transpor tation to distant Hotels. The ROOMS are large, airy and well ventilated, many of them having communicating doors, and suitable for parties and families. The Furniture is entirely new and of the most im proved style of hotel equipment. The Culinary Department will be under the special care ol that well known aud efficient Vuterer, Mr. E. Isaacs. The General Superintendence and RECEPTION DEPARTMENT is confided to Mr. IS. F. Dks.sk, long and favorubly known as the popular Su perintendent of the Floyd House, of Macon, ilia Lady will give her attention to the comfort of the Ladies who may sojourn at, or visit the House. r?T Meals will always be in readiness on the arri-| val ot the different Railroad Trains. The MAR will be supplied with the choicest Wines and Liquors. A Livery Stable and Barber Shop are also adjuncts of the Hotel. Jeff The House is furnished with Gas aud with : Bath Rooms. Under the various arrangements the I'roprietors flat ter themselves that they will be able to supply every i reasonable want of their guests and establish for their House the reputation ol a “first class Hotel.” The j public patronage is respectfully solicited. E. E. BROWN, jan 9- E. ISAACS. L.l.riElt HOUSEy MACON, GA. THE undersigned having Leased the above n , establishment, begs to assure the trav elling public, that no exertion will be spared JilijTjj to sustain the established reputation of the House. LOGAN & MEAIiA, Proprietors, jan 9 41-ts MAC O \ 11 OIJS JE , MACON, GA. MTHE Subscriber will continue the Hotel business at bis present stand for the eusuing year, and solicits a continu ance of the patronage of his old friends and the travelling public generally. He trusts that be can give full satislaction to Boarders and Travellers, and that he has as comfortable accommoda tions as can be found in the city. He has a stable at tached to bis establishment for the accommodation of such travellers as need it. THOMAS H. FLINT. Macon, Jan. 1. 40—ts HILLEDUEVVLLE HOTEL, r ¥MIE undersigned respectfully announces, I that he has taken, and will open on the 20th Bjjtl instant, the large Nkw t Brick Building, called THE MILLEDGEVILLE HOTEL, j situated on the corner of Wayne and Green Sts. and opposite to Mrs. Huson’s Hotel. The above building has just been completed, and from its large size, (being three stories high, and front ing 210 feet on Wayne street and 16 feet on Greene street,) will furnish ample accommodations for 250 or 300 persons. The furniture, including beds, bedding, 4c., is all en tirely new, having been recently purchased in the city of New York. The uudersigned has en - aged a sufficient number oi trusty and experienced servants, aud the table will he supplied with the best the country affords. Every ef fort will be made to render his guests comfortable, and his old friends and the public generally are respectfully and cordially invited to give him a call. E. D. BROWN. 1 Milledgeville, Oct. 17,1855. 29tl j T. C. NISBET, FOUNDER AND MACHINIST, MACON, GEORGIA. (SUCCESSOR TO NISBET 4 LEVY.) THE undersigned having purchased the interest of his late partuer, C. P. Levy, will continue to fur nish at their old stand, Steam Engines and Boilers, Saw Mills Upright aud Circular, Bark and Sugar Mills, Gin and Mill Gearing, Water Wheels and Castings and Machinery iu general. Particular attention will be paid to Circular Saw Mill Machinery. Having in his employment the best Mechanics in tbe Southern country, every guarantee will be given that tbe work will be well done. The cash price for castings generally will be for the present, 4 cent, per lb., instead of 5 cents, which has been the customary rates heretofore, and Steam En gines and other Machinery will be sold at proportional ly reduced rates. T. C. NISBET. dec 13 37-ts D. C. HODGKINS & SON, Dealert in and Manufacturers of ‘PMKt, GUNS, RIFLES, PISTOLS, FISHING TACKLE And Sporting Apparatus of every Description. A FEW DOORS BELOW THE LANIER HOUSE, 82-tr LEATHER. FRITZ, IIENDRY & CO., No. 29 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pa., .llororco . Manufacturers , Curriers AND IMPORTERS OF FRENCH CALFSKINS, And Dealers in Red and Oak Sole Leather dt Kip. feb 21_ 47y Fine Furniture. IjMNE Parlor Setts, Rose Wood . . Mahogany and Georgia Walnut Secretaries and Book Cases, Desks Bureaus of Rose Wood, Mahoga ny and Walnut. Sofas, Tete-a-Tetes, Divans, Sociable!, Ottomans in Hair Clotb, Flush, Brocatel, Ac. Arm, Rocking, Nurse, Sewing, Parlor, Bedroom, Dining, Hair Cloth, Plush, Brocatel, Cane, Split Bot tom, and every kind of Chair known to the trade. Iledsteads. —liose Wood, Walnut, Maple, Mahoga ny, Beach, Gu:n, Ac; High, Low, French, and Cottage. Wardrobes of Rose Wood, Mahogany, Walnut and Pine. Sofas of all Patterns. Tables. —Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry, Pine, Exten sion, Folding Leaf, Square, Round, Ac. Matrasses of Hair, Cotton, Moss, and Patent Springs. Feather Beds, Pillars and Bolsters. Fine Mirrors, common Looking Glasses, Looking Glass Plates, Picture Glass. Window Shades and Fine Cornices. Buckets, Tubs, Dippers, Brooms, Brush Brooms, Feather Dusters, Foot Mats, Ac., for sate on the most reasonable terms. Lumber taken in exchange, or Lumber made up in the most fashionable styles of Furture to order. Wo have one of the largest Stocks of FINE FURNI TURE in the State, aud we are constantly manufactur ing and wish to sell. Call and see us. mr 2 54-ts T. AO. W 00D. SPLENDID PIANO FORTES ! RECEIVING, some of the M# splendid I’iatj Fortes ever otiered iu Macon, from the celebrated Factories oil/ * *u J. C. Chickeriug and Nunn A Clark, warranted superior to any others made in the United States. Also, two splendid llarps from J. F. Brown A Co.’s Factory. The above instruments are a feast to one’s eyes to look at, aud tbe tone completely captivating. We shall take pleasure to show these Instruments to any that have a taste for fine goods. On hand, Prince Melodions, best article of tbe kind made; Guitars, Violins, Banjos, A■ cordeons, Tauiborins, Bugles, Clariouetts; Flageolets, Flutes, and a variety of Brass Instruments for Bands, kept in our line. Guitar and Violin Strings, Sheet Music for Piano and Guitar, Instruction Books, Ac. WATCHES, JEWELKY AKD FAXCT OODfl. Splendid Gold aud Silver Watches, G-sntlemen and Ladies’ patterns, Gold Chains, Brooches, Rings, Brace lets, Gold Thimbles, Gold Pens and Pencils, Gold and Silver Spectacles, silver Spoons and Forks, silver, Ivory and Wood Napkin Rings, silver plated Cake Baskets, Castors, Waiters, and Candlesticks —and a variety of fancy Goods, Shot Guns, Rifles, Game Bags, Pouches, Flasks, Pistols, Ac. All the above article# sold cheap for cash or approved credit. . . . , Clocks and Watches repaired and warranted, at snort notice Give us a call at our old stand, Cotton Avenav Union Buildio];. *• * A A VIROIK may 21 _ . ? “ BLANKS— Every rarity of Blanks for Attorneys Clerks, Magistrates, Sheriffs Ac. Also for Soldier’s Land Claims. i Also, Bank Checks and Notary s Blanks, Bills of La ding, Ac. For sale at the Journal A Messenger Office. ■ M ANUF ACT U R E ICWSS. BAND ALL & MERCER’S COTTON-SEED DRILL. \LL Planters hare realized the want of a machine to drill Cotton Seed with regularity and certainty; one that would operate equally well on every kirido! lan i, and at the same time be so simple in construe lion and operation that it conld be used by negroes without liability of getting out of order. A Brill which we thirui possesses all these qualities, we uow offer to the planting community. After a thorough trial for the last two years in different hands on all kinds of land, we would state some of the advantages to be derived front their use. Ist. The saving oI seed, which will amount to enough in planting one liuudied acres, to pay for the machine. 2d. The saving of labor in planting, one horse and hand only being requited to open the furrow, drop the seed and cover from seven to niue acres per day. 3d The great saving of labor in chopping out, the seed being deposited in a line one after another. 4th. The great saving iu subsequent hoe work, owing to the fact that any plow haud cau, iu siding, cover all the first crop of grass in the drill, however small the cotton may be, without injuring the stand. These advantages all farmers will appreciate ; and below we give some certificates, from which the public can learn how these Drills are appreciated by gentle men of the first standing iu our section of tlie State— all practical farmers, who have thoroughly tested them, and are consequently fully competent to decide oe their merits. CERTIFICATES. This is to certify that I planted one hundred and sixt y acres ol cotton with Randall and Mercer’s Planters, and I consider them superior to any thing of the kind I have ever seen or tried. The saving of seed alone would pay for the machines in a scasou or two, and I think a haud can do one-third more hoeing than be could in cotton planted the common way. Lee county, Geo, July 13th, 1355, S. L. BARBER. Meters. Randall & Mercer. —Gentlemen; In reply to vours of this date, I can say with satisfaction, that I have used your Cotton Seed Drills on the farm of D. A. Vason, Esq., with great success. I consider them to be of great value. They are a saving of about one third of the labor of cultivation, about two or three bushels of seed to the acre in planting, and a great saving of labot in planting, as they open the furrow, drop and cover the seed with one horse and hand. I think them worth one hundred dollars a piece to any planter that plants tull crops of cotton. As for myself would not plant a crop of cotton without them for no consideration in the bounds of reason. Tours, very respectfully. A. J. BARKSDALE. Lee county, July 12th, 1855. I have used Ran lull 4 Mercer’s Cotton Planters two seasons, and consider them of great value to the far mer. 1 save seed enough each year to pay for the Planters, then I save at least one third tne labor of cultivation, as the cotton is sowed in so narrow a line that with good plowing there is but little hoe work needed. There is also a saving ot hands and horses iu planting. I should say they were worth one hundred dollars each, aDd recommend every fanner to use them. 8. D. McLENDON. Lee county, Geo., July 9th, 1855, tsr i have been overseeing for Mr. S. D. MeLandon the present year, and fully concur in his statements above. DAVISSON/WARREN. Dougherty Cos., Ga., July 14th, 1855. Col. J. IT. IFateo/L—Sir: This is to certify that I have used Randall A Mercer’s Cotton-seed Drill of your man u facture, and am so well pleased with them that 1 would recommend all planters who have not tried them, to give them a fair trial. Where the Drills are used there is a great deal of labor saved in cultivating a crop, owing to its being so uniform in the drill, the plowing can be done much better, and with greater despatch, consequently the hoe work is lighter, us good plowing supercedes the necessity of a great deal of hard hoe work. K. BRASWELL. This is to certify that I used one of Randall 4 Mer cer’s Cotton-seed Drills last year in planting rny crop, aud was well pleased. I have used tiveot them the present year, planting my entire crop, and am still bet ter pleased. There ts a saving of between two and three bushels of seed to the acre in planting, besides one horse and one hand with these Drills does the work ol three hands and two horses. Then there is a saving of one-third of the hoe work, the cotton being in so siraight aud narrow a row. 1 consider them worth one hundred dollars each to any planter, aud recom mend all to purchase and use them. WM. H. OWENS. Dougherty Cos., Geo., July 16. 1855. Messrs. Randall 4 Mercer Gentlemen: In reply to vours I will say I have used three of your Cotton seed Drills, and consider them of great value, from the fact that in the use of them I saved from two to three bushels of seed to each acre planted, and at least one tbit and of the labor of cultivation, not requiring ono half as much hoe work as the old way of planting—also, a considerable saving iu the labor of planting. I never expect to plant cotton without them, if 1 cun get them at any price. I have plauled eight acres per day to each Drill. They are simple, easily managed, und there is no difficulty übaut gettinga good stand. Very respectfully yours, W. F. HAMRICK. Lee county, Geo., July 12th 1855. Thomasville, Thomas county, Ga. Col. J. U. Watson: Dear Sir; I cau recomnieud your Cotton Planters (Drill) in the highest terms. 1 have tried them on all my land except new ground, and I think they wil do in that. They will do in a mountainous country as well as in a level. It I had not bought I would travel to your shop, which is 75 miles, and pay fifty dollars a piece for them. It saves one-third of the work, one hand can plant as much as two, and one hand can chop out three acres while one can chop out one acre after a common plow. Yours recpectfully. K. BRASWELL. Messrs. Randall dk Mercer —ln reply te yours of tbe j sth instant, in reference to your Cotton seed Drill, I j am happy to say that after planting a portion of my , present crop in the old way, I was enabled to obtain one of your Drills, with which 1 finished. It is the desideratum and long sought after. Many and varied have been the attempts of intelli- ( gent minds to attain what you have accomplished, but with only partial success. ‘ This leaves nothing to be desired in a Cotton Drill. It deposits the sect uniform ly and continuously in a straight and narrow line as you wish, saves about one half the labor in planting and about one-third of the hoe work in cultivation. It is almost needless to add that I am delighted with your Drill. _ _ _ Y T ours respectfully, J. E. MERCER. Lee county. Geo., August 10th, 1855. Messes. Randall Mercer— Gentlemen: I used one of your Cotton seed Drills the past spring, and 1 feel four fold paid for what it cost me. To give your Drills a fair trial, I planted every other row with the Drill and the intervening rows I planted as well as ever Cot ton was planted before your Drill came into use. The result was, that in the row planted with your Drill I got a more perfect stand, and I think it grew off much better, besides 1 realized a great saving in tbe labor of wsrking over my cotton the two first times. I shall continue to use them as long as I plant Cotton. < I remain yours, Ac. JESSE COCK. Lee county, Geo. Mi ssrs. Randall a- Mercer— Gentlemen: 1 have used eight of your Cotton-seed Dulls, manufactured by J.H. Was ton, on Col. Joseph Bond’s Fowl Town plantation. I am much pleased with them, having realized great saving of seed, of labor in planting and chopping out, and the hands at the first siding could go over at least one third more in a day, and do better work than in cotten planted in the best way 1 could plant with col ter and block. I have no hesitation in giving it as my opinion that in tbe use of your Drills there is n saving of one-third of the labor of cultivating a cotton crop. Col. Bond is pleased with them and will continue their ■se. Yours, respectfully, JAMES CHEEK. Fowltown, Geo., July 9th, 1&55. This is to cei tify that I have used two of Randall A Mercer’s Cotton Planters, and have no hesitation in saying that they will do. The saving of labor in plant ing is an object, the saving of seed is an object, and the cottou stands in such a narrow drill that it may almost be kept clean without the hoes. There is nothing to equal them in planting cotton. WM. B. REYNOLDS. Lee county, Geo, July Ist, 1855. Leb countv, Ga., Aug. 23d, 1855. I have used Randall A Mercer’s Cfitton seed Drill, which I purchased of Col. J. H. watson, and think ! they are the best machines now in use. lam satisfied there is a great saving in seed and a greater iu work. I am fully satisfied there is one-third of the hoe work saved. Try them, and any reasonable man will be sat isfied they are worth more than three times the price they are sold for. ‘ PHILIP W EST. Having obtniued from Messrs. Randall A Mercer tbe exclusive right of supplying the State of Georgia with these Drills, I am now prepared to supply all demands, having made arrangemeuts tor their manufacture in Palmyra and Milledgeville. My price is f 15,00 cash, delivered at either Palmyra or Milledgevillu. Money sent at my risk by mail, if the requisitions of the Post office Department are complied with. Anv further in formation desired can be obtained by addressing me either at Palmyra or Milledgeville, Geo. Oct. 31. 31-501 J- H. \\ ATSON, UTTER and kegs choice Go shen Butter; 50 boxes choice English duiry Cheese, in Store and for sale by jan 9 C- A. ELLS A SON. OOT’S AND SHOES.— Men’s, Boys A Youth’s fine calf aud kip [legged Boots; Men’s stout kip hunting and nrud Boots; Gents. Wasting Gaiters, Mon terey opera ties, and fine calf Brogans; Gent#, qoys [ and youth’s patent and enamelled Brogana; Men’s, boys and youth’s Calf and kip Brog^^a^far^asao^tment. H> © 32 1? 2i *ST a [Frcm the Newark Daily Eayle.} Americans Ruling America. BT SAM. ‘Why does Columbia’s heart beat strong? Why peace and plenty clothe her still ? Whv now rolls freedom’s tide along Where Europe’s serfs may drink their fill ? Americans have ruled America. When first she broke the tyrant’s power, Her sons stood at the helm of State; Since then their names hare formed a tower, With this inscription o’er the gate— Americans can rule America. Here ’neath its shade, ye trodden down Os every clitne, come and be free ; But leave to us our star-set crown, For freemen’s watchword still must be— Americaus mast isle America. Think you that we—sons of a race Who died for freedom—w ill be shorn Thus of our birthright and our place? No ! br our country we have sworn, Americans shall rule America. Hark ! hear our soug of freedom riug; There’s liberty in every strain ; Fillmore and Donklson— we sing — Shall be our head—'or when they reign Americans niU rule America. Newark, March lt*th, H 56. andH i 2 > d A FIRST RATH LOVE STORY. Anuie had ariived at the mature age of (do not start) twenty-seven, and yet was in a state of single blessedness. Somehow or other, she had not vet even fallen in love. “Had she no offers?” What a sim ple question! Did you ever Know half a million of dollars to go begging? Offers? Yes, scores of them. It may be accounted as one of her oddities, perhaps. But whenever the subject happened to be touched upon by her father, Annie would say that she wanted someone who could love her for herself, and she must have assurance of this, and how could she in her pres ent position ? Thus matters stood, when Annie was led to form and execute what will appear a verry strange resolution; but she was a resolute girl. We must now go back six years. One dark, rainy morning in November, as eur old friend was looking composedly at the cheerful fire in the grate of his counting room, really indulging in some serious reflections on the past and future; the far future, too, a gentleman presented himself, and in quired for Mr. BremaD. The old gentleman uttered net a word, but merely bowed. There was that in his looks which said, “I am he.” The stranger might have been some thirty year* or so of age. He was dressed in black, a mourning weed was on his hat, and there was something in his ap pearance which seemed to indicate that bis friend whose loss he deplored had recently departed. The letter of introduction which he presented to Mr. B was quickly, though carefully perused, and as it was somewhat unique, we shall take the liberty of sub mitting it to the inspection of the reader: “ , 11 mo., —. “Friend Paul: This will introduce to thee friend Charles Copeland. He has come te*thy city in pursuit of business. I have known him from a youth up. — Thou mayest depend upon him for aught that Le can do, and shall not lean as on a broken reed. If thou canst do anything for him thou mayest peradventure benefit thyself, and cause to rejoice, “Thy former and present friend, “Micah Loomis.” “It is not every one who can get old Micuh Loomis’ endorsement on bis character,” said Paul Breman to bimselt, as he tolded up the letter of a well-known as sociate of former days. “Old Micah is good for a quarter of a million, or anything else—it will do—l want him—getting old, business increasing—must have more help—now as well as any time.” The old gentleman looked all this, as he stood gazing in perfect silence on the man before him. At length he opened his lips. “Mr. CopelaDd you know all about books.” “I have had some few years’ experience.” “Any objections to a place here ?—pretty close— thousand a year.” “None in the world.” “When can you begin V” “Now!” A real smile shone upon the old man’s faoe. It lin gered there like the rays of the rettiug sun among the clouds es evening, lighting up these seemingly hard, dark features, A stool was pushed to the new comer, books were opened, matters explained, directions, given, the pen was dipped in the ink, and in short, before an hour had passed away, you would have thought that the old man and the young man had kuown each other for years. Iu reference to our new friend, it will be sufficient to remark that he had been liberally educated, as the phrase goes, and though he had entered early into bus iness, he had not neglected the cultivation of his mind and heart. He had found time to cherish a general acquaintance with the most noteworthy authors of ths day, both literary and religious, and with mauy of past times. After a few years of success in the pur suits to which he had devoted himself, misfortunes came thick and fast upon him. He found himself left with scarcely any property, and alone in the world, save his two lovely daughters. As year after year passed away, he grew steadily in the confidence of his employer, who felt, though he said it not, that in him he possessed a treasure. Very little, indeed, was said by either of them not connected with the routine of business, and there had been no intercourse whatever between them, save in the counting room. Thus, six years went by, towards the close of which period old Mr. Breman was found looking wish much frequency aod earnestness at the youug man before him. Something was evidently brewing in that old head. What could it be? And then too, at home he looks so curiously. The Irish servant was puzzled. “Sure,” said James, “some thing's a coming.” Annie, too, was somewhat per plexed, tor those looks dwelt much on her. “What i* it, father ?” she said to him one morning at the breakfast table, as he sat gazing steadfastly in her face; “what is it? Do tell me.” “I wish you'd have him,” burst forth like an ava lanche. Known him for six years—trueas a ledger—a gentleman—real sensible man—don’t talk much—regu lar as a clock —prime for business—worth his weight in gold.” “Have who, father? What are vou talking about?” “My head clerk, Copeland—you don’t know him—l and seen any body else worth an old quill.” Aunie was puzzled. She laughed, however, and said: — ‘But father, what will people say about my marry ing a clerk?” ‘Humbug, child, all hunbug—worth forty of your whiskered, lounging, lazy gentry; say what they please; what do I care? what do you care? what’s money, after all? got enough of it —want a sensible man—want somebody to take care of it; all humbug.’ ‘What’s all humbug, father?’ ‘Why people’s nations on these matters—Copeland is poor—so was I once—may be again ; world’s full of changes—seen a great many of them in my days—can’t stay here long—got to leave you, Annie—wish you’d like him.’ ‘Serious, child !’ And he looked so. Annie was a chip of the old block—a strong minded, resolute girl Anew idea seemed to strike her. ‘Father if you are really serious in this matter I’ll see this Copeland: I’ll get acquainted with him. If he likes me and I like him, I’ll have him. But he shall love me for myself alone; I must know it. Will you leave the matter to me?” “Go ahead, my child, aud do as you like. Good morning.” “Stop a moment, father. I shall alter my name a little; I shall appear to be a poor girl, a companion of our friend, Mrs. Richards, in H street; she shall know the whole affair, you shall call me by my middle name, Peyton; I shall be a relative of yours you shall suggest, the business to Mr Copeland, as you call him, and urrange for the first interview. The rest will take care of itself.” , “I see, I see,” and one of those rare smiles illumi nated his whole face. It actually got between his lips, parted them asunder, glknced upon a set of teeth but little the worse for wear, and was resting there when he left the house for the counting room. The twilight of that smile was not yet gone when he reach ed the well known spot, and bowed and looked “good morning” todhose In his employ, for old Paul was, af ter his fashion, a polite man. On the morning of that dav what looks were directed to our friend Charles! so many, so peculiar, so full of something, that the head old k could not but notice them, and that ton with some alarm. What was coming? At last the volcano burst forth. “Copeland, my good fellow, why don’t you get a wile?” Had a thunderbolt fallen at his sett he could not hare bePti more astounded. Did Mr. Bremati say that, and in the counting-room, too? The very ledger seem ed to blush at the introduction of such a subject. He for the first time made a bl it oh the fair page before him. ••[ saT — w hv don’t y*u get a wife? I koow just the thing for you —prime article—poor enough to be sure w i a t of that -a fortune in a wife, you know—a sort of relution of mine—don’t want to meddle with other people's affairs—knew your own business best—can’t I help thinking you’ll be happier—mut see her.” Now the I act is that Charles had for some time past thought so himself; but bow the old man should so i ompktely divine hia feelings was quite a puzzle to him. In the course of the day a note was put into Mr. BtemacTs bands by James, his Irish servant, the con teats of which produced another grim sort ol a smile. When the momeut for his return home arrived, Mr. B. handed a sealed document of rather imposing form to Charles, saying, “Copeland, you’ll oblige me by leaving that at No. 67 H street. Place it only in the bauds eftbe person to whom it is directed —don’twant to trust it to any one else.” The clerk saw on the outside, ‘Mrs. Richards, No. 67 H street.’ The door bell waa ruag. The servant ushered Copeland into a mall. neat parlor, where sat a lady apparently twenty-five or thirty years ot age, plainly dressed, engaged in knitting a stocking. Gur friend bowed end iuquireJ for Mis. R : chcrds. “She is not in, but is expected presently; will you be seated?” There was an ease and quickness, atul an air of self, command about this persou which seemed peculiar to j Copeland. He felt at ease at once (you always do with such people,) made some common place remark, which was immediately responded to: then another; and soon the conversation grew so interesting that Mrs. Richards was nearly forgotten. Her absence was strangely protracted, but at length she made her ap pearance. The document was presented. A glance at the outside. “Air. Copeland.” Charles bowed. “Miss Peyton.” The voting lady bowed; and thus they were introduced. There was no particalar reason for remaining anv longer, ami our friend took his tit parture. That night Annie said to Mr. 8., “I like Lis appear ance, father.” “Forward—march.” said old Paul, and he looked ai his daughter with vast satisfaction. “The old mail’s as swate to night as anew potatoe,’’ said James to the cook. The next day Charles Copeland came very near writ ing several times—To Miss Pevton, Dr , as he was mak ing out some bills of merchandise sold. “Delivered the paper last evening?” Copeland bowed. ‘ Mrs Richards is an old frieud—humble in circum stances— the young lady, Peyton, worth her weight in gold any day-- have her myself if 1 could.” “How much you remind m< of Mr. Breinan,” said Charles one evening to Annie, ‘1 think you said you were a relation of his ?” “I am related to him through my mother,” was the grave reply. Mrs. Richards turned away to conceal a smile. Somewhat later than usual on that day Annie reach ed her father’s house. There was no mistaking the ex pression of her countenance. Happiness was plainly j writteu there. “I see, I see,” said the old man, “the account is closed—books balanced—have it all through now in short order. You are a sensible girl; no foolish puss; just what I want. Bless you child, bless you.” The next day Paul came, for almost the first time in his life, rather late to his counting-room. Casks and boxes seemed to be starting with wonder. “Copeland, you are a fine fellow. Heard from Mrs. Richards; proposal to my relation—Pevten—all right— done up well. Come to my house this evening—never been there yet, eh ? eight o’clock, precisely—want to see you—got something to say.” •Ilow much interest he seems to take in this matter,’ said Charles. “He’s a kind old fellow iu his way; a little rough, but good at heart. Yes, Mr. Charles Copeland, even kinder than you think ter. At eight o’clock precisely the door bell of Mr. Bremau’s mansion rung. Mr. Charles Copeland was ushered in by friend James. Old Paul took him kind ly by the hand, and turning around abruptly, intro duccd him to “My daughter, Miss Annie Peyton Bre laan,” and immediately withdrew. “Charles, you will forgive me this!’’ He wits too much astonish to make any reply. “If you knew all my motive and feelings I am sure you would.” That the motives and feelings were soon explained to his entire satisfaction no one w ill doubt. “Copeland, my dear fellow,” shouted old Paul, as he entered the mom, “no use in long engagements!” “0, father!” “No use, I say; married now—get ready afterwards; next Monday evening! who cares? Want it over; feel settled. Shan’t part with Annie, though; must bring your wife here; house rather lonesome; be still, no words; must have it so; partner in business; Breinan & Copeland; get the papers all drawn up to-day; can’t alter it. Be quiet will you; won’t stay in the room?” 1 have uow finished my story, reader; I have given you the facts. I cannot say, however, that I approve of the deception practiced upon our friend Charles. As however our Lord commended the “unjust steward because he acted wisely,” se 1 suppose tbe good sense shown by the young lady in choosing a husband for the sake of what be was, and net for the sake of what he might have possessed, merits our approbation, it is not every one who has moral courage enough to step out of tbe circle which surrounds the wealthy, and seek for those qualities of mind and heart which the purse can neither give nor take away. Innovations upon our Laws. Bishop Hughes has recently, upon foreign soil, said, iu substance, that “ if the Native Americans are dissat isfied with the political aggressions of foreigners aud of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, they may pack up as quickly as they can, and leave the coun try.” Some of the Irish in Cincinnati, we read, have been circulating a paper for contributions, with these portent oua words embodied in it: “We therefore solicit your donation in aid of au in dependent Irish batta’ion, to which we can all look with pride, and which will be placed beyond tht reach of autority, when & duty we owe the land of our birth calls upon us to use them.” Does any sane man doubt, for a moment the true ob ject of arming the Irish, “independent of State authori ty';” It is solely for the purpose of aidiDg the cause of foreignism in America. Nor is this all; there has bceu a proposition for the organization of an armed German league throughout the United States. The proposition comes from a wri ter in a German paper iu Texas. The outline is:— “ Ist. To form iu every town, where there is a suffi cient German population, one or more guard compan ies who shall furnish their arms. 2d. The uniform must be everywhere the same, to preserve equality. The uniform is neceasary to prevent confusion and to distinguish our friends. fd The arms must be everywhere the same; and we recommeud as the best the arms of the Turners and revolvers. Ith. A member of any company shall be recognized as a member wherever there may be such a company formed. —Daily News. Mit. Fillmore Abroad. —A letter from Rome, un der date of the 24th ulf., says : “The Hon. Millard Fillmore left here to day for Na ples, after having been for nearly four weeks the pride of every American in Rome, and the cause of unfeign ed admiration on the part of every European with whom he came in contact. Such a specimen of Aroer can republicanism does more honor to our institutions than all the diplomatic agents we have lately had to represeut official opinions abroad. I am a democrat, and no partisan of Mr. Fillmore’s particular views of polities; but I know there is net a man in the land whose elevation to the highest office in the gilt of the American people would go further le re-establihs peace and good will towards the United States, and at the same time, insure the respect we have a right to claim from every civiliced country, than his. and I know, even as a democrat, worse calamities that might befall the United States than his election to the Presidency. Mr. Fillmore has, during bis short stay in Europe, visited England, Ireland and Scotland —he has seen all the German States, including Prussia aud Austria.— He has made a prolonged stay in France and Italy, aud is about to visit Egypt and the Holy Land, Turkey, and in all probability, the seat of war. He will return to the United States in the month of June, richly stored with historical and statistical information, and as good a judge of European governments, their errors and their crimes, as any person in the land; while at the same time, he will be better able to judge of the pres ent condition of Europe aud the world than roost men aot having en joyed the same advantages, llaviug been removed from the busy scenes of political strife and faction at home, he will return in better temper and with cooler judgment than most of the leading candi dates, whose principal stock in trade consists in effi cient partisanship, and services rendered to mere fac tions.” How to be Beautiful. —As we were about to start, I saw the captain more to an elevated position above the wheel; and it was interesting to see how quickly and completely the inward thought or purpose alters the outward man. He gave a quick glance to every part of the ship. He cast his eye over the multitude coming on board the ship, among whorh was the Amer ican embassador to Erglaud, who, if the captain may be said to embody the ship, may be said with equal truth to embody in his official persoD a nation’s right and honor. He saw the husbands and wives, the mo thers uud children intrusted to his care; and his slen der form, as he gave orders for our departure, seemed at once to grow more erect aud firm; the muscles of his face swelled; his dark eve glowed with anew fire; and his whole person expanded and beautified itself by the power of inward emotion. I have often noticed thv interesting phenomenon ; aud have come to the con clusion, if a man, or woman either, wishes to realize the full power of personal beauty, it must be bv cber ishing noble hopes and purposes—by having some thing to live for, which is worthy of humanity— and which, by expanding the capacities of the soul, gives expansion and symmetry to the body which contains it. ~J*rof. I'jjhum. “ I am authorized to say, that the autrNebras ka members of Congress will make a demonstration, al an early day, in opposition to the sectional, pro-slave ry nomination of Mr. Fillmore, and will suggest a pro gramme to the friends of freedon iu the country, that cannot but prove satisfactory to every true friend of the Republic .— Washington Cor. Baton A!'as; ditto in the Tribune. IW“ Father, did you ever have another wife beside j mother’: 1 ” “No, my hoy; w bat possessed you ask such a ques'ioa?” “ Because I saw in the old family Bible where you married Auna Dominv 1838, that is n t mo* ther, for her name was Sally Smith. I*F”An exchange say* that large quantities of sausa ges are made ot ho se-fieab. A friend et ours savs he believes it, as he invariably has the “ night-maie when he has eaten them for supper £3J"The best capital for a young man to start with in life, is industry, good sense, courage and the fear of God. It ia better than nil the credit that was ever rais ed. VOLI’ME XXXIV.—SO. 1. Now. What is it ? That point in duration which links tli# two eternities ; that fittirg moment which, as it eniep gee in to. the present, vam-hes in - o the past. A beat of the pulse measures it; a heart-throb—a breath. V\ hile one utters the word, it comes—is gone. What of it? Especially this. It is the accept*i time—the day of salvation. As it flies, God waits to he gracious. Liston! I).vine love speaks. “Unto you, O men, I calf The great expiation has been made. The fountain is open. That blood is sufficient. Whosoever wHI may live; from death in sin rise to glory. lam a just God, and yet a Saviour. But daisy nor. Now—not to-morrow. Time rushes Life ebbs. Death hastens. What men are at that last now, thaw are forever. Its moral hue colors the illimitable agas. ‘ Will you waste it ? What! tbisbieath iuto which such interests crowd! on which hangs externiiv!-- Waste it! Are you mad? Must truth be uuheeded* ! love rejected ? heaven lost ? Waste H ! Ease, pleas | ure, gold, fame -throw them all away, ifneed be : pot. moments. Seize them—hold them! That undying soul is to be saved, if ever, <-•.'— Presbyterkm. Rev. I)r. Lowell’s Short Sermons. Some years ago, a countryman, wandering hopeless ly through the streets of Boston, was accosted bv a stranger, who asked him what he wanted. “ I want.” said he, “ to find the man who pleaches .hort sermons.” The stranger had no hesitation in pointing out the road that led to the West Church (the Rev. Dr. Lowell's;) but anxious to asceitain what anxious to ascertain what, peculiar hold that pastor hud taken of this man’s mind, be suggested that Ihe sermons at the West Church vxre short indeed, and that perhaps the great city might otter 1o ore who seldom ente:ed it. o.h rs mote worthv of consideration. “ Not they,” replied tbn warm-hearted rustic. “ I never heard him preach hut once, and that was before the convention the other day ; I remembered evwy word ot his sermon as if 1 had preached it myself; and my v. ife and l had some thing to talk of tor a week after, f tell you, stranger, that after he has preached his short serrn/m t is not much mote to be said on the same subject.” Do (Jood. Thousands of men breathe, move and live—pass off the staged life, and are heard of no more. Why? Thev do not a paiticle of good in the world, and non# were blessed by them, none could poiut to them as the instrument of their tedeuiption ; not a word they spoke could be recalled, and they perished ; their light went out in darkness, and thev were not remembered more th in the insect of yesterday. Will you thus live and die, 0 man immortal ? Live for something. Do good, and leave behind you a monument of virtue that the storm of time cau never destroy. Write your name in kinduess, love, and mercy mi the hearts of thousand* wi i come in contact with you year by year; you will never be forgotten. No, your name, y#ui deeds, will be as legible on the hearts you leave behind, as the stars on the brow of evening. Good deeds will shine as the stars of heaven.— Dr. Caiitmrs. Ucautilul Extract. The late eminent judge. Sir Allen Burk, once said at a public meeting: “ >Ve live in the midst of bless ings until we are utterly insensible of their greatness, am’ of the source whence they flow. We speak of our civilization, our arts, our freedom, our laws, and for get entirely how large a share is due to Christianity. Blot Christianity rut of man's history, and what could his laws have heeu—what his civilization? Christian ity is mixed up with our very being and our very lile; tlieieis not a familiar ohj ct around you which does not wear a different aspect, because ihe light of Chris tian love is on it. Not a law which doe* not owe its truth and gentleness to Christianity—uot a custom which cannot be traced, iu ali its holy and healthful parts, to the Gospel.” The Soul’s Capacity. The capacity of the visible heavens is a problem in speculative science, from the .approximate solution of which the daring intellect of man has not altogether shrunk; but what mind has presumed to ascertain the circumference of the soul’s wondeiful comprehension? The boundary lines of distinct knowledge which it may not pass, white it is the tenant of a mortal and dust wedded body, are no b .friers to its mighty aspirations; which transcend (hem, farther thaw the swift rays of the sun tiaiiocend its atmosphere: and go out into the ptoft.und, questioning the unseen orbs of their nature and destiny. Beyond this, they stretch away their subtle fl'i>ht, even up towards the throne of the infinite hiniself; and vex themself with vast, hut vaiu desires to “ find out the Almighty unto perfection !” Perseverance* A nioUs old negro, who lived in a region where tha people were in the bab'.t of getting religion every time anew minister came around, and then losing it again before the next quartet ly meeting, was once asked how he accounted for these facts iu accordance with his be lief in the doctrine of the final salvation of all true be lievers. He replied, “ V/heu the people gets religion themselves, they are mighty apt Jo lose it as quick os they get it; but when religion gets them, it takes bold and holds on, and never lets ’em go until it takes ’em dean up to heaven.” Selfishness. Selfishness is poverty ; it is the most utter destitu tion of a human being. It can bring nothing to his iclief; it sharpens his pains; it aggravates all the losses he is liable to endure, and when goaded to ex tremes, otten turns destroyer, and strikes its last blow on himself. It gives us nothing to rest on or fly to iu trouble; it turns our affections on ourselves, self on self, as the sap of a tree descending out of seasou from ils heavenward branches, and making not only its life ustiess, but its giowth downward. A Humble Home. Are you not surprised to find how independent of money, peace of conscience is, aud how much happi ness can be condensed into the humblest horn*? A cottage will not hold the bulky furniture and sumptu ous -accenimodations of a mansion ; but if God be there, a cottage will hold as much happiness as might stock a palace.—Ad\ Charles Hamilton. Thoughts to Think About. Our very manner is a thing of importance. A kind r.u is often more agreeable tlmn a rough yes. All is but lip wisdom that wants experience. Time is like a verb, that can only be of use in the present tense. Vattel on Recruiting. —Vallel, the most general ly accepted authority on international law, says:— “ Whosoever undertaketh te enlist soldiers in a foreign country, without the sovereign’s permission, and in general, whoever entices away the subjects of another State, violates oue of the most sacred rights of the prince and the nation. The crime is distinguished by the came of kidnapping or man stealing, and ispuniah able w ith the utmost severity in every well regulated Slate. Foreign recruiters are hanged without mercy, and with great justice. It is not presumed that their sovereign has ordered them to commit a crime; and supposing even that they had received such an order, they ought net to have obeyed it, their sovereign hav ing no right to command w hat is contrary to the law of nature. * * But if it appears that they acted by order, such a proceeding in a foreign sovereign is just ly considered as a sufficient cause for declaring war against him, unless he makes suitable reparation.— ( Tattel,) Droit des Gens, 1, Hi., ch. p. 298.” Leap Year. — A correspondent of the London Dis patch has endeavored to show the connection which exists between scarlet and leap year. He says, that by ancient custom, a maiden wealing a scarlet petticoat in leap year, may propose to a bachelor to marry her; and if he declines to do so, and she shows him a part of her red petticoat, he is bound to present to her a new silk dress to cover it, and assuage her wounded feelings. Andheaveis that under garmenisof this beautiful color have just been brought into fashion with a view to carry out the law in the e urse of the year. Bachelors must be exceedingly cautious, therefore, how thev gire the least encouragement lo the “pepping of the question” by smiles or compliments. Looking for Lost Siieep. —A preacher of the Meth odist Church was travel,ng in one of the back settle ments, and stopped at a cabin, where an old lady rc eolred-him very kindlv. Alter selling provisions be fore him, she began to question him: “Stunger, where lUuU ght yon be trom ?” .Madam, I reside Shelby coun tv. Kentucky.” “Wall, strangerr hope no offence, but what mough you be doin’ way up here? “ Madam, I am searching for the lost sheep of Israel.” “John, .John,” shouted the ole lady, come rite here this minit; here’s a stranger all the way ftorn Shelby county, Kentucky, a hauling stock, and I’ll just bet my life that that old tangled-huited black lam, that's bio in . ur lot all last week, is oue of his’o.” Exobisite Sentiment. —“ What!” exclaimed the accomplished and fashionable Fitzwiggle to the exquis itely lovely Miss De La Sparrowgrass, “ would you be, dearest, f l should press the stamp of love upon those sealing wax lips?” ... ...... “ the fiury like creature, ahould be— stationery!” - . < Halloa!’ ejaculated an anxious guardian to his lovely niece, as he entered the parlor and saw her on itae sefa in the arms ot a swain who had just popped tu* question, and sealed it with a smack, • what’s the tme of day now ?’ ‘ I should think; it was about 1 lf* past twelve,’was the cool reply ; ‘ you see we are al most oue.’ XW” ‘ What is a backbiter?’ asked the parson of his Sunday Scb< 01. This was a peser, till a lutle urchin answered, ‘ Be it a ilea /’ TKCHMCAL.-An editor-” eut/W (rf’dMM he was go ng a courting one night, said he waagoing to press.’ [Two Dutchmen were fishing, when one enquired of the other, “Anv ting pite dare, Hans? “•*, repli ed Hans. “Well, nottiu’ pite me, too; so let,a go ho*ie.”