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55 Worldly Goods. “ Itwould be most lamentable If the good things of this world were rendered either more valuable, or more lasting; for, despi cable as they already are, too many are fotmd eager to purchase them, even at tire price of their souls! [ Note.—That the wicked prosper in the world, that they come into no misfor tune like other folks, neither are they plagued like other men, is a doctrine that divines should not broach too frequently in the present day. For there are some so completely absorbed in present things, that they would subscribe to that blind and blasphemous wish of the marshal and duke of Biron, who, on hearing an ecclesi astic observe that those whom God had forsaken and deserted as incorrigible, were permitted their full swing of worldly pleas ures, the gratification of all their passions, and a long life of sensuality, affluence, and indulgence, immediately replied, ‘ That he should be most lisppy to be so forsaken.’ ”] J. P. W„ Oconee, Ga. I find, on ray mail book, J. S.Wood cred ited on 5 Aug. last to 25c, raised afterwards to 75c. Now if these amounts are proper ly credited to you. then your 50c enclosed in your letter of 28th ult., will extend your credit to $1.25 and pay for your paper up to 5th Nov., 1863. Correspondents should write their addresses very plainly. If there are 2 Woods of you, you must write me again. Recipe for Making Soap. ‘♦Pour 12 quarts of soft boiling water upon 5 tbs. of unslaked lime. Then dis solve 5 tbs. of washing soda in 12 quarts of boiling water. Mix the above together, and let the mixture remain together from 12 to 24 hours, for the purpose of chemical action Now pour off all the clear liquid —being careful not to disturb the sedi ments. Add to the above 3jr tbs. of clari fied grease, and from 3 to 4 ounces of rosin. Boil this compound together 1 hour,and pour off to cool. Cut it up in bars, for use, and you are in possession of a superior chemi cal soap, costing about 3J cents per pound.” Discoveries at Pompeii. “ A correspondent of the London Athe naeum writes on August 8th, last, that on that day a baker’s house in Pompeii was excavated, in one corner of which was found a heap of silver and copper coins, to the number of about 500, which had seemingly been tied up in a little bag. At the same time, and near the same spot, were found two large shears, And soon afterwards a house mill of the ordinary description, to- THE .COUNTRYMAN. gether with a little heap of corn, the grains of which were blackened and somewhat shrivelled, but yet fully’- preserving their shape, and very little diminished in size. In the next apartment was found the metal shovel with which the loaves were placed in the oven ; the oven itself, .the mouth of which was closed with a large iron door, not on hinges, but cemented at the edges to the faces of the 4 large slabs which foimed the mouth of the oven. The door was soon removed, and we were rewarded with the sight of the entire batch of loaves, such as they were deposited in the oven 1783 year& ago. Tl\ey r are 82 in number, and all, so far as regards form, size, indeed every characteristic, except weight and col or, precisely as they came from the baker’s hand. When it is recollected that up to the present time hut two such loaves have been discovered, and all of them imperfect, the interest of the discoveries will be fully appreciated.” Answering an Opponent. “ In answeiing an opponent, arrange your ideas, but not your words: consider in what points things that differ, resemble : reply with wit to gravity, and with gravity to wit : make a full concession to your ad versary, and give him every credit for those aiguments you know you can answ-er, and slur over those you feel you cannot : but above all, if he have the privilege of ma king his reply, take especial care that the strongest thing you have to urge is the last. He must immediately get up and say some thing, and it he be not previously prepared with an answer to your last argument, he will infallibly be bogged: for very few pos sess that remarkable talent of Charles Fox, who could talk on one thing, and at the same time think of another.” The Earl of Rochester. “ This nobleman, whose brilliant wit and talents rendered him so distinguished in the court of Charles II., and who, during a temporary disgrace with his sovereign, •made himself a mighty' favorite with the lower orders, by his exhibition, under the mask of an Italian'mouotebank, on Tower Hill, felt so much diffidence in the House of Lords, that he never was able to address them. It. is saidTthat having frequently attended, he once essayed to make a speech, but was so embarrassed, that lie was unable to proceed. * My lords,’ said be, ‘I rise this time—my lords, I divide my dis course into four branches. 5 Here he fal tered for some time. At length he was able to add, ‘ My lords, if ever I rise again in this house, I give you leave .to cut me off, root and branch, forever.” He then sat down, to the astonishment of all present.” Corned Beef. “We gave a simple recipe some days ago. A correspondent of the Rome Courier gives another, which we have often used with perfect success : For pickling 100 lbs. beef. Take 6 gal lons of water, 9 lbs. of salt. 3 lbs. brown sugar, 1 quart molasses, 3 ounces saltpe tre, lounce red pepper, and 1 ounce potash. Boil and skim it well, and let it stand until entirely” cold; then having rubbed your meat with fine salt, and packed, and closely filled in a water-tight cask, ponr the brine over it. After standing 6 weeks, reboil the brine and return it to the tub, or if you pre fer making it into bacon, take it out of the brine at the end of the 6 weeks, and smoke it well with green hickoi’y wood. This re cipe answers admirably for curing hams al so. J. R. s.” Great Minds.— “A great mind may change its objects, but it cannot relinquish them. It must have something to pursue. Variety is its relaxation, and ainusemeut its repose.” Jealousy.—“ Our very best friends have a tincture of jealousy even in their friendship, and when they hear us praised by others, will ascribe it to sinister and in terested motives if, they can.” “Moderation resembles temperance. We are not unwilling to eat more, but are afraid of doing ourselves harm.” AD VEIiTISEM ENTS. MAT SHOP.—To B. G. McKenney, Thomaslou, Ga. :—Your beaver skins and wooi have been re ceived.—All right. To S. D. Slaiie, Linton, Ga. Your hat has been seut you according to directions. To J. D^Thakp, Macon, Ga. :—Your beaver skins have been received.—All right. To W. T. Lightpoot, Macon, Ga. Your hat has been re-blocked, and sent you by express. Nov. 7, 1862. It lffOTlCE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS.—All persons who are debtors or creditors of either W. H. Munteith, or W. W. Paschal, both deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, or render in their demands, as the case may be. Nov. 10,1862 (6 t) W.W. PASCHAL, Adm’r. MR. EAKIN’S SALE.—The administrator will sell at public outcry, on Wednesday, 3rd Dec., at the late residence oi William Eakin, dec’d., ail ths per ishable property belong ing to the estate of said dec’d., consisting of horses, mules, pork bogs, stock hogs, sheep, cows, household and kitchen furniture, corn, fodder, blacksmith’s tools, and other articles too tedi ous to mention—Terms cash. Nov. 10, 1862. tds A. H. EAKIN, Adm’r. HEAVER HATS.—Two extra line beaver hats for sale at my store. Price $20. Call and see them. Nov. 10, 1862. tf ^ W. C. DAVIS. WOOL HATS, on consignment, for sale at my store, lor wnioh I will receive the higaest cash prices. W. C. DAY1S. Nov. 10, 1862. tf 4 BUGGY and Harness for sals by Nov. 10, 1862. tf W. W. TURNER,