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temperance crusader. PENFIELD, (tEPRQIA. Thursday Morning, July 15, 1858. of Jcfi'crsoii county, is author ized to act as Agent for the Crusader in all portions 01 Georgia, or in any of the adjoining States. He will re ceive subscriptions and give valid receipts. Prohibition* Under this head the Wisconsin Chief indulges these just and stirring remarks: —“While the enemies of Pro hibition have indulged in wholesale falsehood, the stern and relentless facts have ever steadily gone on the record against them ; while the dealers and their friends have persisted in the assertion that Prohibitory enactments have invariably increased drinking and drinking shops, their action has, as invariably, been bitter and ferocious against such enactments. These men have a wondrous faith in the verdancy of the people when they pretend that the measure they so hate and dread, increases the number of their customers, and, consequently, their gains. When we pronounce the statements of these men false we know whereof we write. Though brief the exis tence of the Maine Law in New-York,it wasa triumph. Under all the unfavorable circumstances—a new meas ure and taking a gigantic monied and party interest by the throat—it realised the expectations of its friends. The rum traffic of the whole Commonwealth shivered with the throes of dissolution. Every day added to its strength and popularity. Every day its facts accumula ted, silently putting to rest the calumnies of its enemies when brought out. Every portion of the State felt its influence, while whole sections were treed entirely from the traffic. A millennial morning was indeed breaking for the drunkards, their wives and their children. Redder, fiercer, more blasting than ever, the consum ing firesot the rum curse are now kindling over the Em pire State. Thousands upon thousands of fresh victims are storming hell by the light of their glow, and tens of thousands of hearts pulse agony to the infernal musicoi their foot-fall. Death leads the column in triumph, and the broad standard of doom, like the slow flapping of a gorged vulture’s wing, shadows the reeling hosts. Clearly cut against the night blackness of a people’s despair, loom the Commissioners of Excise, constantly from a full armory, putting fresh weapons in the red hands or these bandits of wholesale slaughter. From Auburn, N. Y., a field familiar to us by the fresh memories of a hundred strifes—there comes a startling wail from under the iron heel of the triumphant traffic. The people of that city writhe under the ope rations of the act for the “suppressionofintemperance,” for such is the mocking language of that villainous statute. The city is flooded with rum. Ruffianism runs riot, and vice and crime cankering to the heart of all things good. Under the reign of the Maine Law, how different! And the citizen has only to compare the two eras to learn the blessed effect of the one, and the accursed one of the other. How long will a free people gravely war upon lesser evils, while they bow down and worship a villainy more infernal than has ever been known in the world’s his tory!” Wine-Drinking - . There is quite a class of otherwise clever and correct persons, who are advocating vineyards as a remedy against drunkenness. To such paradoxicalists we most politely hand the following nut, which they will please crack, and give its kernel an honest taste : Cardinal Acton, when Supreme Judge of Rome, de clared that nearly all crime of that city originated in the use of wine. Mr. Horatio Grcenough, the American Sculptor, who resided so long in Florence, Italy, in a letter on the use of wine, states —“ Many of the most thinking and pru dent Italians abstain from the use of wine ; several of the most eminent of the medical men are notoriously op posed to its use, and declare it a poison .” The French annually consume about 30 gallons of wine and other strong drinks to each person, (800 millions of gallons a year.) This, at the lowest calculation, will befequal.to four gallons of naked alcohol circulating each year in the blood of every adult, disturbing the brain, and perverting the passions of the soul. M. De Clerk remarks of the French wines: “The la borers leave their work, and waste their means without the barriers of the town; the wine which would be taxed the moment it enters within the walls, and at a distance from their homes, transform into drunken de bauch the time which would have been spent in profita ble labor.” That distinguished statesman, Count De Montalem bert, said in his place, in the French National Asse.;. _bly of 1850: “Where there is a are the elemeniy (Jl (JISGHS6, AM ‘fff&Trightful source of all that is at enmity with the interests of the workmen.” Smollatt observed, in his travels, about one hundred years since—“ that all wine districts are poor, and the French peasantry were alivays more healthy when there was a scarcity of wine.” Oliver Goldsmith declared— “ I never saw a city or village yet, whose miseries were not in proportion to the number of its public houses.” When Astyages was visited at Mcdica, by his grand son Cyrus, he took the place of cup-bearer to the king ; but he didnot taste before presenting. “ Was it through forgetfulness that you omitted this ceremony?” asked the monarch. “No,” replied Cyrus, “it was because I feared poison in the liquor.” “ Poison, child! how could yo think so ?” “ Yes, poison, Papa ; for not long ago, at an entertainment you gave to the lords at your court, after the guests had drank a little of that liquor, I perceived all their heads were turned. You yourself seemed to have forgot you were king, and they that they were subjects ; and when you would have danced you could not stand upon your legs.” “Have you never,” says Astyages, “seen the same thing happen to your father;?” “ No, never,” said Cyrus. The Hon. R. Dundas Murray, in his “Cities and Wilds of Ardalusia,” published in 1853, 3d edition, Bays: “Sober and temperate himself, the peasant rarely suffers the wine-cup to touch his lips. (Abstinence en tire being his guard.) He sees it to be the source of nearly all the brutal crimes committed in, his country.” J.jFenimore Cooper says ; “Icapie to Europe under the impression that there was more drunkenness among us than in any country, England perhaps excepted. A six months in Paris changed my views entirely. I once saw three men wallowing in the gutter before my win dow, a degree of beastly degradation I never witnessed in any other country. In passing from Paris to Lon don, I have been more struck by drunkennes in the streets of the former than the latter.—N. Y. Express: Here, gentlemen, are facts from an unquestionable source, and they destroy the peg upon which formerly hung the argument having its base in wine-growing France and Italy. There, wine makes “gutter” drun kards, literally—our own are bad enough, but not quite so bad as that; yet, it is thought best by some to ex change the whiskey for the wine-drunkard. Gentle men excuse us—we stand entirely opposed to the change. The French Journals on the British Outrages. The Paris Constitutionnel describes the difficulty which has arisen between Great Britain and the United States, on the right of search, and concludes that both nations are in the wrong: England, because she seeks to “exercise a control over the other navies ofthe world;” the United States because they “offer a plausible motive for the interference of which they complain, by enga ging in transactions condemned by morality.” “The state of things,” says the above journal, “is certainly embarrassing. Were the other nations to be raised from the position of simple spectators to that of judges, would they not condemn both parties? For England has sought to raise an excess of power into right, while the United States, who justly claim the independence of their flag, abuse that sacred principle bv tolerating the slave trade.” The Paris Patrie says that France does not now keep her ships on the African coast to catch slavers, but to prevent British ships-of-war meddling with French ves sels. It declares such an attempt as watching the coast of Cuba as frivolous and vexatious. Good deeds, however humble the doer, are more en during than the proudest structures of wealth. A word may live when marble has wasted in the dust. The temple long since ceased to be, yet the two mites of the widow—all that she had—are remembered. The world fares not for the jewelled baubles in the Vatican, or how looked they on a Caesar’s brow. Butit weeps in memory of a crown of thorns. How many conquerors, with their deeds and fame, are buried under the debris of the past. The heroism of a Howard receives the grateful homage of a Christian world. A Bonaparte desolated homes and nations. The philanthropist sought only the prison house andwaterea with silent tears the parched soul of the inmates. The laurels of the one are faded. 1 hose of the other are blooming on in heaven, and his memory green on earth. The heroism of a frail En- Vd n? 111 at | ,cutar ii will be remembered when that of Balaklava and Inkerman, is never thought of. Flo rence Nightingale will live longer in history than the veteran who led the deadly storming of the Malakofand Redan. All! there is something worthier and grander than the fame of the hero; deeds more enduring than those of arms. The gentle footfall in the hospital, will echo through time and eternity. The belching thun- Sebastopol, long since died out upon the air, and tread of the storming columns. Peace hath its victories, as well as war. ! l are ,y° u sa id a magistrate toa German al igned before him. * lam dirty.’ ‘And how old is a f , Mine J T ife . d , irt V two -’ ‘Then, sir, you are with you° * W ’ <0 ave nothing further to do The material of which modcm CiUzen. are Made. The Ulster (N. Y.) Press gives the following proceed ings lately had before Judge Gould, holding the Circuit Court at Kingston. If ail Judges would be as faithful and decided as Judge Gould, wc should have less cause to complain of the predominance in the cities and large towns, of the Irish vote over that of Americans. On Tuesday evening, two Irishmen presented thein seves to the Court and made application for “ their pa pers.” The following interesting conversation took place between the Judge and the more sprightly of the applicants : Question by the Court: Do you prefer this country to Ireland ? Answer: Yes. yer Honor. Question: Why? Answer: Because it is a free country. Question: Do you know what is the form of our gov ernment ? Answer: Union and the people. Question: Have you read the Constitution of the United States ? Answer: Only a pait of the same, yer Honor,, Question: Who makes our laws ? Answer: The people, yer Honor. Question : The people do indirectly—but who do di rectly l Answer: And what’s the maining of directly ? may it plaise yer Honor. The Court explained the meaning of this ambiguous term, when the Irishman replied : “ Yes, our laws are made by the lest of people.” Question: Well, what is the meaning o’ the Consti tution o’ the United States? Answer : Union, peace and good will to all men. The Court: That is Scripture; but it is hardly the Constitution of the United States. Question : Do you know anything that is contained in the Constitution of the United States ? Answer: No, yer Honor; can’t you tell us a little about it, yer Honor '! The Court: It is not my business to explain the Con stitution: it is your business to know it when you ap ply. How do you know but you are swearing to sup port an instrument that may condemn you to be hanged? Answer: That doesn’t look reasonable, yer Honor. Tho Court : I can’t grant your application. Other Courts may do it, but I cannot administer an oath to support the Constitution to one who is as ignorant of it as yourself. The other Irishman thought he could go through the ordeal, but one question made him think otherwise, and he left with his fellow applicant. The Bible against Intemperance. To prevent some forgetting what is declared in scrip ture concerning intemperance, and to instruct others— if such there be—who may not know what is there said, we have thought best to publish the following: Wine is a mocker; strong drink is raging; and who soever is deceived thereby is not wise. Come ye, say then, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink. It is not for kings, 0 Samuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes strong drink, lest they drink and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Belshazzar, the King, made a great feast to a thou sand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand. They drank wine and praised the gods of gold and sil ver. Be not among wine bibbers—among riotous eaters oi flesh; look not thou upon the wine when it is red—when it giveth its color in the cup—when it moveth itseli aright. At the last, it biteth like aserpentand stingeth like an adder. Let us walk honestly as in the day, not in rioting and drunkenness. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess. The drunkard and glutton shall come to poverty: Who hath woe ? Who hath sorrow? Who hath conten tions? Who hath babbling ? Who hath redness of eyes ? They that tarry long at the wine—they that go to seek mixed wine. They iiave erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink; they are swallowed up of wine; they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision; they stumble in judgment. For all tables are full of vomit and filthiness, so that there is no place clean. Now the works of the flesh are manifest: drunken ness, revellings and such like, of (lie which I will tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the King dom of God. Wo to them that are mighty to drink wine, and of strength to mingle strong drink! Wo to them that rise up early in the morning that they may follow strong drink ; thatcontinueuntilnight, till wine inflame them. And the harp and the viol and tabret and pipe and wine are in their feast, but they re gard not the work of the Lord, neither consider the op eration of His hands. Wo to the crown of pride— to the drunkardsof Ephra im, whose glorious beauty is a fading flower, which arc on the head of the lat valleys of them that are overcome witli wine! Alcohol in lCcex> U^iUL a afcol.ol in different varieties of beer overages about as follows: Albany ale per cent 10 6? English ale 8 88 Scotch ale G 20 Brown Stout G 80 London porter 4 20 Small beer 1 28 Rock bier 4 00 Lager bier 3 50 Schanch bier 2 09 Beer possesses the property of allaying thirst, nour ishing, giving tone, exhilarating, and if taken in excess, intoxicating. For the strong and robust, and for such as lead laborious lives, beer is retreshing, wholesome, and nutritious. For persons laboring under exhaustion whether owing to excessive drain upon the powers oi nutrition, as in nursing, or as in certain diseased con ditions—abscesses, issues, etc.—it unites its tonic vir tues with nutritious qualities, and becomes, under ordi nary circumstances, highly beneficial. For persons la boring under chronic diseases, or tedious convalescence, and especially for such persons as are accustomed to stimulants when well, it is in many cases a valuable promoter of health.— Exchange. It there is any truth in tire above reasoning, all per sons, sick or well should drink beer. It refreshes the strong, makes the well better, restores the weak, and gives vitality to the lifeless ! Verily we have the “ elixir vita.” There is however, one draw-back to this inter esting and probably interested eulogy. All science proves that alcohol, whether in beer orother beverages, is a poison to every living thing; and all experience proves that it produces in human beings all kinds of bod ily disease, every species of mental hallucination, and all degress of moral obliquity. Were it not for litis picture, that would not be so bad.— Life Illustrated. To Students. God, in his providence, has given you birth and edu cation in a great and growing republic; in a land won and defended by the hardy virtues of a noble and selt denying ancestry committed to your charge, and to be • made the land of true freedom, religious, political, and moral. It is yours to make this the first of lands, in freedom, in virtue, in true and moral principle; the first of lands, in literature and science, religion and philoso phy, art and industry. It is yours to instruct and in spire your countrymen, in the great work of achieving true and enduring national glory and prosperity- It is for this that you have had the advantage of education, means of enlarging and cultivating your ruinds, which have been denied to many of our brethren. Be faithful, I entreat you, be faithful to your mission, aad acquit yourselves like men. Feel that you are under a vow, consecrated from yottr cradles to be projhets and priests of your race. Remember, young men, that it is sot for your advan tage, your own pleasure, that you one educated or are to live. Bevvare how you imbibe this false notion. Your profession as scholars, lias fallen into disrepute, and colleges and universities are regarded among us with no friendly eye; for it ’ms been felt that young men are educated, not that they may the better serve the people, but the more gasify, and in a more respect able way, get their living., out of the people. Redeem the sacred character of the scholar, I beseech you, from this reproach, by devoting yourselves, heart and soul, to the progress of your race ; to the moral, intellectual, and social elevation oi men, especially of the poorer and more numerous classes. In so doing you will magnify your profession as scholars, fulfill your mission, do mm or to your country, and receive the approbation of your G°d- Bkownson. Eighteen things in which young people render llicm selves very impolite: I. Loud laughter. 3. Reading when others are talking. y ut ting linger nails in company. r . mce, ing before it is closed. 5. YVbispenng in meeting. G. Gazing at strangers. 7. Leaving a stranger without a scat. 8 A want of reverence for superiors. in aloud 1,1 corn pany without being nskod. of gratitude. Ule 0 PICSCnt WUhoul some manifestation 11. Making yourself the topic of conversation. a , u . g llng , at l . le mistakes of others. 13. Joking others in company. parents 0 " 60 ' 1 " 8 o,dcr persons th,,a y° Hree lf—♦especially 15. To commence talking befoae others art through 6. Answering questions when pat to othnvs 8 thFtaSe m, A?d C - g l ° Gat US 80011 aa yo ” down to 18. In not listening to what one is say in-, in comnn ny, unless you desire to show contempt A well-bred person will not make an obse rvatfonwhiui another of the company is addressing himself to it. * An English Woman in.the Pulpit,—a R„if„ describes the second appearance of a fenmfp “ papcT Miss Buck, in the Salem Chapel, rw’ nexion.) She is said to have displayedextraSdiS™ talent. “Her command of langun've was ereat her log.c profound, and her analysis of Ytfe character oVaul a master-piece of pulpit oratory, *showing a thorough appreciation of human character-'” “ Originality and genius were pre-eminent, and her theology was such as the most orthodox would approve, ” w JS [Written for the Georgia Temperance Crusader.] Lines t There sc n— — BY W. ‘Twos not the beauty of thy fucc— Thy smile so sweet and gay; But ’twas thy trusting heart, Therese, That stole my heart away. ’Twas not thy graces or thy form, Which would a sculptor's look repay; But ’twas thy trusting heart, Therese, That stole my heart away. ’Twas not thy tender voice, dear girl, As it warbled many a lay; But’twasthy trusting heart, Therese, That stole my heart away. Such charms may do for those Who love but for a day; Such charms would never do, Therese, To steal my heart away. Give me the heart that will love on Whenbeauty’s wreaths decay; I know you’ve such a heart, Therese, For it stole my heart away. Oakley , Ala. [Written for the Georgia Temperance Crusader.] Lumpkin, July 2d, 1858. Mr. Crusader .- I send you a copy of an act passed by the last legislature in relation to the retail license in Stewart county, Georgia. This act was recommended by two bodies of Grand Jurors of Stewart. “Be it enacted, That from and after the passage of this act, the price for license to retail spirituous liquors in the county of Stewart shall be one hundred dollars, to be granted under the same rules, laws and regula tions as now prescribed by law, usage or custom to the contrary notwithstanding'. Assented to December 21st, 1857.” I believe this act will kill off every dramshop in the county. Respectfully. &c. A SUBSCRIBER. Written for the Georgia Temperance Crusader.] “To your Post.” Let us say a word to temperance folks individually, both male and female: Can’t you exert some influence on some friend, by some kind word or gentle argument in favor of humanity ? Remember, the ultimatum of our object is not to be reached all at once, or by a storm; but each one must watch his or her opportunity, and if you cannot throw’ in a pound weight, drop in an ounce weight; and if that is not practicable, don’t be back ward to throw in a grain of sand’. And if each one will be diligent thus to act, we are sure that the scale of temperance will preponderate. W. DRUMMOND. [communicated.] Hit. Zion High School. We had the pleasure of attending the examination exercises of this institution, several days since, and were so thoroughly convinced of its excellence that wc take this occasion of expressing our satisfaction, and, we believe the satisfaction of all who attended it. The examination commenced on Monday, 17th inst., with the primary classes under the direction of Miss J. F. Northen, assistant. We have never heard the ex amination of young children surpassed, or even equalled ; it certainly does credit to Miss N. The examination prize declamation of the older boys was no less perfect— their exercises were conducted with that manly mien which reflected honor on their teacher and on them selves. It was no unskillful hand that arranged the ex ercises of this occasion and no common intellect that could train the mind of the young to such achieve ments. Mr. Northen has certainly won the esteem and approbation of all who know him, and more especially of his patrons. By his untiring diligence and energy, he has estab lished a school which the people of Mt. Zion are proud to claim. He has established a reputation for being among the best disciplinarians and instructors of the young. The department of music is under the charge of Mrs. P. H. Burt, who, with the young ladies of the school, gave us an excellent and entertaining concert on Wednes day night. No one who heard this concert will doubt the ability of Mrs. B. or the talent of the ladies. An address was delivered by Mr. Lewis, after which the prizes were delivered by Mr. Simmons of Mt. Zion. Throughout the whole exercises the promptest order was observed both by the pupils and audience—all seemed to enjoy themselves beyond their expectations. The hospitality of the citizens of Mt. Zion was sig nally displayed on this occasion, and we know sf no village hospitable entertainment can be found. VISITOR. [communicated.] Dawson Male and Female Institute. Mr. Editor: The public exercises of this Institu tion took place on the Ist and 2nd of this present month. Having been present on the occasion, I have thought that a short notice of them might not be uninteresting to many of your readers, or unprofitable to the cause of education. It is not my purpose to pass a great eulogi um upon the ability of the Teachers, or the proficiency of the pupils. Such things have“become too common to answer any valuable end. Suffice it to say, that without any apparent effort at display, the pupils ac quitted themselves in such a manner as to reflect credit upon the efficiency and faithfulness of their teachers- The various classes, by their examination in Latin, Greek, French, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Philosophy, as well as the more elementary branches of knowledge, raanifested.a thoroughness of training not to be excelled in any similar Institution in the country. On the afternoon of the second day, the large concourse of people who had assembled, were entertained by inter esting and instructive addresses from Messrs. Mann, of White Plains, George R. Black, of Scriven, and Miles W. Lewis, of Greene county. It is hoped that views were advanced and impressed upon the minds of the audience by these speakers, which will result in good to the cause of learning. On the evening of the same day there were some in teresting exercises of a miscellaneous nature, consist ing of speeches, both original and selected, from the young men, and compositions from the young ladies. These exercises were enlivened by dialogues, tableaux vivants, and music from the pupils of the musical de partment. My notice has been short because it was my purpose to call attention to facts, rather than comment upon them. The Dawson Institute, under its present name, is of recent origin. It is situated at White Plains, Greene County—a pleasant country village 12 miles South of Greenesboro. The Institution is at present in success ful operation under the superintendence of Messrs. J. D. Mathews and V. T. Sanford, assisted by Mrs. D. A. Mathews, in French and the primary studies, and Miss E. A. Whitman, in Music, Painting, &c. At the recent public exercises, a subscription was com menced for the purpose of raising funds to purchase a chemical and philosophical apparatus, together with such other facilities as may be essential to a thorough course of instruction. Nearly a thousand dollars have already been pledged. It may also be proper to state that during the year, the nucleus of a library for the use of the pupils has been formed, which already numbers about two hun dred volumes. With these, and other advantages al ready possessed, it is thought that the Dawson Insti tute, named after one of Georgia’s noblest statesmen, bids fair to enter upon a career of prosperity and use fulness. SPECTATOR. July sth, 1855. [communicated.] MASONIC CELEBRATION AT MAXEY’S DE POT. Mr. Editor: Thinking that probably some of your readers would like to hear something about the cele bration which cantc off at the above place, on the 24th instant, I have taken it upon myself to write a hasty sketch of the various events ot the day, which, if you see proper, you can place in your columns. To begin, then, we reached the place of celebration about ten o’clock in the morning of the day on which it was to take place. Seeing a number of horses and vehicles in a beautiful grove of forest oaks to the left, wc turned in, rightly supposing that near by must be the place of entertainment. After alighting and tieing our horse, we proceeded farther into the grove, where soon we saw seated in a thick shade a group of persons, consisting of sires and sons, matrons and daughters, chatting merrily together, as if to enjoy a “feast of rea son and flow of soul,” was the Bole object of their as semblage. The first object of our attention was the stand for the speaker, which was very neatly constructed, and looked as if it had been built with an ©ye to permanence ra. thcr than for that occasion only. The seats for the au dience, also, were, contrary to the custom of such oc casions, arranged with the benevolent design of com fort. Our attention was next cadled to the cooking op erations, where stood some dozen athletic fellows round a pit about one hundred teet long, and plying diligently the savory juice to the roasting pigs and lambs. It was evident from flieir actions, that tho right men were in the right place. They knew their business well. The favorable opinion I had formed of tho community in general, and the managers in particular, from noticing the stand and seals was here increased: for there lay of lambs and shop ts, as it seemed to me, about forty, nicely roasting upon the sticks. Near by stood several eable dames of jolly countenance and patronizing air, as if they had dived deep into the profound mysteries of the culinary art, and wero conscious of tlteir power to make glad the hearts of the sons of men. These were keeping a matronly watch over the various “ vigitables ” as they rolled and tumbled in the seething fluid. After gazing upon these cheering operations to our heart’s content, we turned next to see the place whereon—technically called alike by darkies and whites —a table—these things were to be meted out. Here again I was agreeably surprised: for there stood before me a table some hundred feet in length already filled almost to repletion with such an abundance of good things—such as cakes, fruits, &.c. of every description, as would have put a complaisant smile on the coun tenance of the most fastidious epicure. These things your humble servant, however, could contemplate only as one would a bed of roses which delight the vocal and occular senses only, leaving that of the palate out of the question. For these were designed especially for the ladies. Bless their sweet faces! they ought to have the nicest and prettiest and best on all occasions. We have a gallant set of men in the South, and some ot them live at Maxey’s Depot. Not far off, fronting the ladies’ table from the pit, stood that designed for the accommodation of the male part ol the assembly. This, not as the other, was one continuous tabic, but consisted of four arranged in the form of a square. Within this square stood three other tables shorter, parallel, and at convenient distances apart, to permit the waiters to pass freely between, j These were designed principally ns meat and bread ! stands, whereon these articles were to be carved up and ‘ placed into the plates. The guests were assigned that j part of the table on the outside of the square, while the waiters operated exclusively within. This mode of operating proved very convenient to all parties, as one might suppose, and I wonder that it has not been adop ted before on like occasions. There was not that push ing and crowding and mingling together of waiters and guests, and spilling of sop upon one’s new pants that is customary at similar gatherings. To avoid snch disa greeable mishaps, like arrangements should be adopted wherever there is held a public dinner. We turned our attention a second time to the assem bly, where, conversing with old acquaintances and form ing new ones, and looking at pretty girls, we passed off the time very pleasantly, until the procession came in view. This we watched closely, scanning every man from head to foot, as they passed by in close proximity to where I was standing. It is due that organization to say that their men looked more intelligent and gen tlemun-likc than those around them. This, however, may be owing in part, if not entirely, to the fact, that they had probably taken more pains with their dress, and had on their badges and were marching in proces sion, all of which operate to make men look and foci better. When all had got their proper stations a hymn was sung, which was followed by a short prayer. It was then announced that Mr. Landrum, of Lexington, would addressee assembly. Mr. Landrum begun by saying that he exceedingly regretted to have to an nounce that the Lodge had failed in their efforts lo pro cure an orator lor the occasion. Many had been solicited, but from various causes could not serve. Hesaidthatat the solicitation ol the Lodge he had himself agreed to make a few remarks. He then exhorted the members to live up to their professions as Masons, and not by their conduct, as men, add to the many prejudices al ready against that benevolent and time-honored institu tion. He went on to disclaim some of the charges al leged by the prejudiced against Masons, such as bind ing themselves by oath to befriend a Fellow-mason in violation of civil and religious obligations. Nothing, lie said, - would afford him more pleasure than to enter into a full exposition of the principles and objects of Mason ry, if lie had just had time to make preparation, but as it was, he was compelled to be brief. He then made a few appropriate remarks of a congratulatory nature to old and young, male and female, and concluded by ex pressing a hope that what was lacking in an intellec tual feast would be made up in a more substantial way at the table. But this article is growing too lengthy, and editors, you know, are apt to complain when that is the ease. So, not wishing either to bore you or worry your pa tience, I will conclude somewhat abruptly, by simply saying that the good order and gentleman-like deport ment that prevailed throughout the entire assembly on that day, surpassed anything I ever saw before on a similar occasion. Not a single drunken man was to be seen, nor an oath to be heard during the entire day. A spirit of politeness and thorough good will seemed to dwell in the bosom of every one. Suffice it to say that we came off with the impression that for sociability, morality and intelligence, the community around Max ey’s Depot coil'd not be beaten in the State. A VISITOR. [Special Correspondence.] Sudden Dcatli—Sundaythe 4tU—l.amar’s Ser mon—Sunday School Concert—Presentation of Banner—Eantastics—‘‘No time to reatt.” Augusta, July Bth, 1858. On the 23rd ult., Mrs. Johanna O’Connor of this city died very suddenly, shorily after drinking some beer. From the circumstances surrounding her at the time of foul play was suspicioned. Her husband would not suffer a post mortem examination, and hadher interred before the coroner had notice sufficient to hold an inquest over her remains. He was opposed to the coroner discharging his duty, but the coroner, neverthe less, had her body disinterred, the stomach taken"out, and given in charge to Drs. H. A. Bignon, L. D. Ford and H. D. W. Ford for chemical examination, after which the body was re-interred. After patient exami nation the doctors reported as the result of their inves tigation that the deceased came to her death by poison ing and the poison was strychnine. Several witnesses were examined before the coroner’s Jury among whom were the three 90iis of the deceased. From the testi mony adduced, it appears that the decased Mrs. O'- Connor left home early after supper and went to Dublin and did not return home until near 11 o’clock. Her son Stephen testified that he came home immediately after the ringing of the 9 o’clock bell—that he went into the house, lit a candle, went to the safe for a piece of glass that ho had left there in the morning—that not finding it he went into the store where he observed the pitcher of beer in its usual place—that he left the store and went out and sit upon the front steps—that while sitting there he heard a noise in the house, but thinking that O’Connor had got up to get a drink of waterhedid not then go in—that at this time O’Connor and a ser vant girl named Jane were the only two in the house— that after a few minutes lie went in the house into O’- Connor’s room—that O’connor was in the bed appa rently asleep—that the pitcher of beer had been changed while he wus on the steps from the store into O'Con nor’s bed-room —that he sate up until his mother ar rived —that she exclaimed when she fell “ O’Connor has killed me.” Another witness testified that Mrs. O’Connor had told her the day before her death that O’Connor had kicked her a day or two belorc that, and that she was unable to sleep for fear that he would do her some bodily harm. It was also in proof before the Jury that the past two or three years he had not set at the same tabic with his wife. The evidence, though somewhat contradictory, and entirely circumstantial, seem to point out her husband as the guilty party. His manner and bearing regarding the post mortem exami nation, gave evidence that all wasnot right. Time may disclose the brutal and fiendish perpetrator. Sunday, the -4th itist.,will he anew era in the history and a bright page in the annals of this city. In the morning the military and Fireman, sonic 4n uniform and some in citizens dress, united in a procession mid marched to St. John’s Methodist Church, where, with a large concourse pf citizens who had assembled, they had the pleasure of listening to ail able, eloquent and masterly sermon by the Rev. J. S. Lamar. His style was colloquial, easy and engaging. His theme was “Christianity the only true freedom” and the constitu ent elements of that ireedom. I will simply add that it was highly appropriate for the occasion, and well ro ceived. In the evening, the wontldy concert of the Augusta Baptist Sabbath School was held at their school-room. A goodly number of parents, teachers and pupils were out and spent quite a pleasant evening of it. An ad dress was delivered to the scholars by W. C. Derry, Esq., interesting and appropriate. Many of the schol ars gave evidence of a high degree of cultivation and reflected honor upon the efficiency of their superinten dent, J. R. W. Johnson, and his assistant. R. P. Zim merman. The scholars sang many beautiful songs in a beautiful manner, and more especially, the patriotic one, “My country ; ’tinof thee —Sweet Land of Liber- ! ty.’’ While lj,mining io their merry voices my heart | was instinctively carried back to the sunny hours of j childhood—hours ot jov and gladness ere care or sor ; row had felt its impress upon my brow. The soft mu sic of their gladsome voices caused a feeling of ecstasy tostenl over my soul. “ What heavenly rupture o’er tho spirit rolls, . When all tlic air along Floats the sweet music or untainted souls, In bright unsullied song.’’ I t hought of many precious “ buds of beauty” now “glowing in one eternal spring” around the throne of the Most High, who in a “ sweeter, nobler strain” join in the loudantliemof praise to their Creator. The mem orv of childhood’s days is fraught with many tender reminiscences—“memories which stirred the bound ing bosom when existence all was green.” Let us cherish them still; let 44 The bright thoughts of early days Still gather in our memories now, Anil not the Inter cares, whose trace Is stamp’d so deeply on the brow: What though those days return no more? The sweet remembrance is not vain— For Heaven is waiting to restore The chiWJtcocf of the soul again !” On Monday the sth ist., the Military and Firemen assembled in uniform at 8 o’clock in the morning at the Planter’s Hotel, where they witnessed the presentation ot h beautiful banner, by Miss. Sallie Paidue, in a very chaste and elegant address, to vigilant Fire Company, which was responded to in an eloquent and impressive manner, in behalf of the company, by Whitson G. Johnson, Esq. The Montgomery Guards and Irish volunteers united in procession and marched to the City Hall, where John Milledge, Jr., read the Declaration of Independence in a clear and distinct manner, after which an able and unique oration was delivered by John B. Weems, Esq. Notwithstanding the heavy rain that iell in theafter noon, ill efantasticah turned out in large numbers, in variegated dresses, upon dilapidated mules and horses and in crazy looking vehicles, representing in appear ancc. creatures, natural and unnatural, of every gender, dime, color and condition. There were females with and without hoops—males bearded and beardless—afri cans black, and stupid—brobdignags and billiputians. The evening passed off finely and every one seemed to enjoy themselves. Some enjoyed the luxury of a drink while others indulged in “ a free fight” to allow their patriotic feelings to evaporate. Miss. Seraphina from the country, having the advantage of a window in the second story of a house on broad street, where she had a picturesque view of soldiers and firemen— drunken men and mischievous boys, was hugely de lighted, and “ never saw anything so tarnation fine be fore.” How frequently do we hear the exclamation, “I have no time to read,” from gentleman both young and old. But time can be found to waste in dissipation and a musements —time to visit haunts of vice and iniquity— time to destroy the intellect given for a noble purpose by seeking after those “ Dead sea fruits which tempt the eye liut turn to ashes on the lip-—” Tune to continue in a lethargic condition “ When the draught so fair to see Turns to poison—-” Time for any purpose but that for the improvement of the mind. The mind needs proper and wholesome food as well as tlie body. As starving the body will produce fatal results, so will starving the mind vitiate and destroy it. The excuse, “ I have no time.” is worthless and without foundation. There is time enough, but the will is lacking. This is the truth in a nut-shell. If the will existed, the time would soon be iound. How stands the case with the mother and ex emplary wife? She is at her daily toil, not seeking pleasure among the whirling circles ofthe “mazy dance,” or imbibing tea and spouting scandal with scandal-mon gers. She believes “life is real—life is earnest,” and seeks to bring all her powers into a high state of perfection. Up at sunrise, she commences her daily toil which she does not complete until late at night. She might very plausibly plead “I have no time to read,” but she makes no such pica. For the sake of illustra tion, I will give the history of a tßy’s labor—which is but typical of every day's labor— of a female acquain tance of mine, who fills up the standard of an exempla ry wife in every quality of heart and mind, so minutely described in the 31st chapter of Proverbs, from the 10th to the 31st verse inclusive. She keeps a house in the country for the accommodation of travelers, and has several boarders. She is blessed with six or seven fine and noble looking children who she has to look after. Three of them she sends to school, who, with the cus tomary pride of children, disdain the idea of wearing dirty aprons, or dresses too long or too short for the fashion. Charlie wants his clothes kept in as neat and tidy a condition as the other boys ; Lizzie, though old enough ’o make her own clothes, has not the time to do so, for she must get her lessons, and all theothervoung ladies change often, and she must not be behind them in tidy looks, so mother must fix the clothes nice; Ann wants changes suitable for smaller girls; books, paper, pens and ink have to be gotten in readiness by their mo ther. Before this is finished the boys become clamor ous in their demands for their dinner to be prepared— nobody cun put it up as good as their mother—if pre pared by any one else it is never half done; it is hall past seven o’clock—children are fidgetty, fearful of be ing too laic. Alter a hard morning’s toil they are ready and offthey go. But the wife’s labor now begins: the dining-room must now be put to rights; the parlor ar anged ; bed-rooms set in order; dinner to give out — and only one cross servant to help, and she very fre quently sick—dinner to cook, and prompt attention paid to the necessities of the “babe;” and as every public house receives calls they must be attended to. And as the husband, when lie is not absent on public business, is always busy in the store, his wants must be attended to; and when he is absent the store must not be neg lected. In the evening no respite is granted, lor toil and work is the order of the day. Does it not appear reasonable that if any one can plead as an excuse, “I have no time to read,” that she can ! She has had time enough to store her mind with the rich and lucious fruits of wisdom and knowledge! “Age cannot dim tlie lustre of her soul, Nor time despoil the beauty of her heart.” What a strange thing is man! Sowed to folly as to offer such a paltry excuse! He does not recollect that “Our life contains a thousand springs, And dies if one go wrong.” j llow careful should man be to improve his mind! “Time was, is past; thou cans’t not it recall; Time is, thou hast; employ the portion small; Time fat ure, is not; and may never be; Time present is the only time for thee.” W. Suppose we saw an army sitting down before a gran ite fort, and they told us that they intended to batter it down, we might ask them “ How ?” They point to a cannon ball. Well, but there is no power in that; it is heavy, but no more than half a hundred, or perhaps a hundred weight; if all the men in the army hurled it against the fort, they would make no impression. They say, “No,” but look at the cannon. Well, but there is no power in that; a child may ride upon it, a bird may perch in its mouth. It is a machine and nothing more. “ But look at the powder.” Well, there is no power in that; any child may spill it, a sparrow may pick it. Yet this powerless powder and powerless ball, are put in the powerless cannon; one spark of fire enters it, and then, in the twinkling of an eye, that powder is a flash of lightning, and that cannon-ball is a thunder-bolt, which smites as if it had been sent from Heaven. So it is with our Church machinery of this day; we have all the instruments necessary for pulling down strong holds, and O, for the baptism of fire ! — Arthur. XVIio is Victoria ? Victoria is the daughter of the Duke of Kent, who was the son of George the Third; who was grandson of George the Second ; who was the son of Princess So •phia; who was the cousin of Anne; who was the sister of William and Mary; who was the daughter and son in-law of James the Second; who was the son of James the hirst; who was the son of Mary; who was flic granddaughter of Margaret; who was’the daughter of Henry the Eighth ; who was the son of Henry the Scv ent it; who wus the son of Catherine, widow of Henry the filth; who was the son of llenry the Fourth ; who was the cousin of Riehard the Second; who was the grandson of Ed ward the Third; who was the son ot Edward the Second ; who was the son of Henry the lltird; who was the son of John ; who was the son ot Matilda; who was the daughter of Henry the First; who was the brother of William Rufus; who was the son of William the Conqueror; who was the bastard son of the Duke of Normally, by a tanner’s daughter of Faloiso. Voltaire’** Boast. Nearly a hundred years ago, Voltaire resided at Ge neva. One duy he said to some friends, in a boastful, sneering tone, “Before the nineteenth century Christi anity will have disappeared from the earth!” Well, in that same house, in that same room where these impi ous words were uttered, what think you there is to-day t A large deposit of Bibles ! The saered books fill the house from the floor to the ceiling. So much for Aol tairo’s predictions. Water Hammer.— Procureaglussbottle holdingabout half a pint, pour in a gill of water, then boil it over a spirit-lamp. When the upper part of the bottle is nlfed with steam, remove it from the lamp, and instanly eorK it air-tight. When the bottle is cold, the water in it will rattle against the sides ol the bottle as though it was filled with shot. Laws of Divorce. Wfc Have tliirty-two Stales, and 1 hero nro almost as many different laws of divorce as there, are States. The reader may see some ol these differences l>y the follow ing statement: ! 1. In the States'of Georgia, Alabama and Missimin ; m, two-thirds of (he Legislature must concur with a j decision of the Court. \o make a divorce. -3. In Delaware, Maryland, Virginia,-South Carolina. Louisiana and Missouri, no divorce enn be granted biTt by special act ot Ihe Legislature; and Boufh CmZ has never granted a divorce. 3. In tlm States of Connecticut, Ohio ami Illinois U ; divorces are total. ‘V i >• In Massachusetts, New York and North Carolina nothing but adultery is cause of divorce, ‘ f). 11l Illinois, two year's absence only is a cause for divorce. 6. In Indiana, we believe anything is a cause in the discretion of the Court. —Cincinnati Gazette. “It is impossible to exaggerate the evils of drunk enness.” T Westminster Review. “We arc convinced ihat if a statesman, who heartily* worked for the utmost good to his country, were thoughtfully to inquire which of the topics of the day deserved the most intense force of his attention, the sure reply—the reply which would be exacted by full delibe ration —would be, that he should study ihc means Ijv* which this worst of plagues can be stayed.”— Non), British Review. “ Something must be clearly done. The work must be carried on with a high and strong arm.”— London 77 >tt es. ‘ The law of Humanity must needs interfere with the rights of property.”— The Examiner, Ena. “ It is clearly shown, by Parliamentary returns, tli!,i vice and drunkenness are in proportion to the number of public houses.” —Birmingham Publican. Cor.n Blooded Vierainy —A Kentucky Tragedy. - The following version of a frightful and tragical affair, which has recently occurred in Jessamine county, Kv., is given upon the authority of a gentleman from Nicli olasville, by a J.ouisville paper: In the forenoon of Tuesday week, Mr. Joshua Arnold seeing his wife, from whom he had been separated about a year, pass the residence of his step-mother, fol lowed her to a field a mile distant, to which site had im paired to gather strawberries. He thenrudely accosted her, frightening offa woman in company, and immedi ately fired at her, the ball grazing her temple. She in stantly sprang to him and togged for mercy. He re fused. .She then appealed to him to let her prayfor her murderer. This boon was granted, and a brief time was spent in prayer for her husband, for her children and herselt. Arnold then grasped her with one arm, inexorable tg, all her supplications for mercy, fired at her three times, each ball taking effect in the head. The face was frightfully disfigured by the wounds and the powder in the pistol. Not content with this, the in carnate fiend mutilated her person with a knife, and then, piling brush upon it, left the scene. He was after wards arrested while in the act of writing his will. George Peabody, Esq.—The. statement thatj this gentleman holds $71)0,000 of the stock of the Cairo City (III.) Company is contradicted. “One who knows” writes to the Philadelphia Evening Journal : Mr. Peabody is a stockholder in the Cairo Company to the extent of 1,500 shares, the par value of which is £150,000, but the market value before the flood was never more than $25 per share, which would make his interest sß7,ooo—provided lie had purchased at market price. But as lie became possessed of this interest by owning large claims against the United States Bank, I hazard nothing in saying that his entire interest has not cost him $5,000, which sum he will no doubt realize at no distant day, notwithstanding the disaster which has overtaken the city of Cairo, and many other places on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. GUI Fcgyism vs. lonng America. It is said by those who appear tobeposted that during two hundred and tlr'rty years after the foundation ol’ Rome, no man attempted to leave his wife nor any Wo man her husband. They were old fogies in those days, and had not learned the tricks of civilization and good society. As an evidence that the present generation is considerably faster than that ofthe early daysofltome, it is only necessary to state that at the present moment there are at least two thousand people of both sexes from other States, sojourning in Indiana and Illinois for the express purpose of getting rid of their wives and husbands. —Avgusta Dispatch Eliza Amherst, a young Parisian lady, resolutely dis charged a gentleman to whom she was to have been married because he ridiculed religion. Having given him a gentle reproof, he replied “that a man of the world could not be so old-fashioned as to regard God and religion.” Eliza started, but on recovering her selt, she. said: “From this moment, sir, when I discov er you do not love God, I cease to be yours. He who does not love God can never love his wife constantly and sincerely.” ® “ The difference between parishes abounding with ale-houses, an 1 those which have none is great to an in calculable extent, in point of industry, of moral conduui, sooriety, attendance on divine service—above all, in point of family comfort, and eventually in population— and as a consequence ofthe whole, in’point of habitu al contentment, submission and attachment to the gov ernment under which tlicv live.” —Arthur Youn, E R. S. , 1798. ■> A Good Fit.—Rev. T. O. Lincoln, of Utica, was pre sented by the youth of his congregation (Baptist) withX a pair of kid gloves—each of the lingers and thumbs oU both gloves had folded in il a ten dollar bill. iES-It is said that one of the editors of the Lewis burgh Chronicle, soon after commencing to learn the printing business, went to see a preacher's daughter. The next time hf attended a meeting he was considera bly astonished at hearing the minister annouce as his t . ex, .>, “'' l >’ daughter is grievously tormented with a devil. When coldness wraps this sutTerinx clay, Ah ! whither strays the immortal mind ! It cannot die—it cannot stay, but leaves its darkened dust behind.’’ At Watson’s Springs, on the 2(ith ult. James Care ton, in the 761 h year of his age. For five years Mr. C. had suffered from dropsy of the chest, which terminated his hte, as was anticipated by Ii is relatives and acquain tances. Mr. C . was a A irginian by birth, from whence he removed in early liie and settled in this county; and it is enough to say that in all the relations pflife’he ex hibited those characteristics which mark the good man. Possessing industrious habits, notwithstanding lie com menced life poor, lie left a competency for his children of this world’s goods, and by Christian example, an in-, heritage which, il imitated, will prove to them an in hcritance indeed. “None named him but to praise him.” Greene Cos. July Bth, 1858. A FRIEND. Jit IBIIISi: Special Accommodation for Travellers. ‘ORSI to PenfieM during the V approaching Commencement, arc informed that I will have hacks, buggies and baggage wagons running between Penfield and Greenesboro lor their special accommodation. July 15-2 t H. NEESON, Jr. PENFIELD AND GREENESBOEO _ slmhr imm L JACKS or any desired accommo f dation, waiting the arrival of each train. Passengers for Penfield, Scull Shoals, Dr. Dur ham’s, Watkinsville, Watson’s Springs or any other point, will be carried thither safely and promptly'. Passengers from any of these points desiring to meet any of the trains, can iind like accommodation. Prices moderate. Good horses and conveyances, with or without dri ver. CASH will be required. * 1 have Horses end Buggies for hire at my stable in Penfield. H. NEESON, Jr. July 15, 1858 C U II E S GUAR AN T EED! ( A.M’EKS AND SCJBOFFIiA CUBED. t ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN CASES CURED LAST YEAR, ISCT. PAMPHLETS containing testimonials of the highest character, as to his success, will be forwar ded to any that mav wish them. Those w.siting to test the efficacy of DR. CLOPTOX'R WONDERFUL REMEDIES, must give a correct description ol the disease, its appearance in its incipient stage, progress, present condition, location, &c. A three cent postage stamp must accompany all com munications. Address J. A. C’LOPTON, M. D. July 15, 1858 ly Huntsville, Ala. 11IAVE on hand a few loaves of the old style • LOAF SUGAR, for sale cheap for cash July 15 J. M. BOWLES. FRESH EXCELSIOR SODA, on hand and for sale, by ‘ [July 15] J. M. BOWLES. GEORGIA, GREENE COUNTY.—Whereas William A. Moore, guardian of Robert F. Crutch, field, petitions the Court of Ordinary for Letters Dis missory from said guardianship: It is therefore ordered, that all persons concerned be and appear at the Court of Ordinary to be held in and for said county on the first Monday in September neaft, to show cause (if any they have) why said guardian should not then be discharged. Ordered, further, that a copy of this rule be published for forty days in terms of the law. * A true extract from the minutes of said Court, this July 10th, 1858. EUGENIUS L. KING, Ord. July 15, 1858 40d