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EDITOR’S DEPARTMENT. WM. C. RICHARDS, EDITOR. SUjjrns, <Kcorjjia: 3C Saturday Moruiuj? Aug. 4, 1840. COMMENCEMENT WEEK. Never Ims the Anniversary of Franklin College been celebrated by a larger throng than that which has just dispersed in ev ery direction, but principally towards the springs and the unequalled mountain re gion of G eorgia. For days previous to Com mencement Week, our Town was crowded with guests, and strangers from the sea board; and when, at last, the full tide of the season flowed in, every nook and corner available for the accomodation of visitors was put into requisition. Hotels and pri vate dwellings alike overflowed, until every one was ready to exclaim, Oh JAM satis! A brief but succinct account of the vari ous proceedings of the week may not prove uninteresting to our readers. The initiatory service w r as the Annual Sermon on Sunday morning. This was de livered by the Itcv. E. P. Rogers, of Au gusta. Ilis theme was “ The Claims of Chris tianity upon the Scholar,” deduced from the simple but momentous text: “ Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” It was a sermon of no ordinary de gree of merit, combining chasteness of dic tion with richness of thought and illustra tion. The preacher paid a most eloquent tribute to the Bible, as the great model of literary excellence, and the fountain of in spiration to all that is lofty and pure either in Poetry or Eloquence. Ilis style of ora tory is impressive, though somewhat lack ing in the graces of the art. Seldom have we heard a discourse in which the thoughts of the speaker were more happily interwov en with, or enforced by apposite quotations, themselves glowing with a fervid eloquence. On Monday afternoon, the Sophomore Prize Declamation attracted an unusually large concourse of auditors at the Chapel. It is but recently that this has bceome a part of Commencement Exercises; but we hesi tate not to say that it is already one of the most attractive features of the occasion. The value of oratory to a public man is inestimable, and we wonder —not that it is made so prominent a study at our State University, but that it is anywhere neglec ted. Few indeed there are “ Who on the tip of their persuasive tongue Carry all arguinont and questions deep ; And replication prompt and reason strong, To make the weeper smile—the laugher weep.” T lie number of such will be increased, how ever, by a general encouragement of elo quence among the students at our Colleges. On the occasion alluded to, fifteen young gentlemen contended in generous rivalry for two gold medals, to be awarded to those two of the candidates, who, in the judgment of a select committee, should most deserve them. It affords us pleasure to pay a deserved compliment to the youthful declaimers, who, with various degree, exhibited the benefic ial results of that elaborate training which they have undergone during the year past. Most of them did well—some of them did more. A prominent fault in several of the declaimers was too much motion. They should remember that they will not always have a spacious platform upon which to speak. While a fixed position is ungrace ful, a sort of cometary motion is still more so. Straining of the voice is another fault, to the charge of which several of tlxe speak ers were obnoxious. They should remem ber that modulation, ami not quantity of voice, fills the ear of the auditory. The award of the judges was not made known until the close of the Junior Exliib tion on Tuesday ; when the first medal was given to Mr. Francis Ganahl and the sec ond to Mr. N. L. Barnard. They were pre sented by the lion. Judge Law, who ad dressed the young competitors in eloquent strains that might well serve them both as ft model for imitation and a stimulant to am bition. While wc arc happy to acknowledge the merits of the successful candidates —a sense of duty compels us to claim for Mr. William l’reston Hilliard, of Ala., the palm of supe riority. His performance was truly admi rable in every respect. The Junior Exhibition came off on Tues day morning, according to the annexed pro gramme ; John 1). Barnard, P. K. S., Liberty Cos., “ Music hath charms.” Wm. A. Ruin, 1). S., Eatonton, Political Promotion. Charles A. Redd, D. S., Columbus, *’ Turn aside, young student,” &c. T. J. 11. Anderson, P. K. 8., Montgomery, Our Union. James D. Frederick, I). 8., Macon Cos., Robert Emmet. Homer V. Howard, P. K. 8., Columbus, Power of Beauty. It. Q. Mallard, P. K. S., Liberty Cos., Prostitution of Genius. Thos. L. Cooder, D. S., Cass Cos., The Orator. Our space will not allow us to offer a par ticular criticism of the speeches, even if we were inclined to the task. The young gen tlemen acquitted themselves well, and their performances exhibited much loss dispari ty than is usual on such occasions. We were pleased to notice a visible improve ment in the oratory of the class—redeeming the promise of their excellence as Sopho more declaimers. The subjects chosen were generally treated with much skill and vig or, and the interest of the exercises was completely sustained to their close. Iu the afternoon, the Annual Vddress to the Alumni was delivered by our townsman. lenuv Hull, Jr. Esq., a graduate of 1842. Wc were unexpectedly deprived of the plea- pill) ; its ivhid sure of listening to the speaker, which we regret the more from the very flattering manner in w hich it is spoken of by those who heard it. As one of the events of Commence ment Week, wo ought not omit to mention of the Fair at the Town Hull on Tuesday night.— It was gotten up by the ladies of the Pres byterian Church, with the view of increas ing their funds for the erection of anew house of worship. It was a very pleasant, and, we hope, profitable affair. The Ilall w r as decorated with evergreens and flowers. The tables were arrayed with skill and taste, and the fair maidens who presided over them were radiant with beauty and smiles. The only drawback to the delight of the evening, was the crowded state of the Hall; and this, in view of the benefit result ing to the object of the Fair, was hardly re gretted. Our fair townswomen are unsur passed and unsurpassable in getting up fairs, suppers, rural fetes, or other festivi ties. We have devoted so much space to other topics, that we must be brief in our notice of Commencement Day. It was ushered in by an unclouded dawn, giving promise of a genuine August day. At an early hour the Chapel was crowded, and during the whole morning it was filled as we have never be fore seen it filled. Georgia was fairly rep resented in both sexes—distinguished men and beautiful women. Our sister State of South Carolina had also numerous repre sentatives. We noticed many from her beautiful Palmetto City. Most heartily arc they welcome at our literary festival, and may they frequently honor it with their presence. The Exercises commenced at 10 o’clock, and the following members of the Senior Class delivered Addresses : Jos. Oanahl, D. 5.,(2d Honor,) Savnnnah, Salutatory. G. V 7 Means, P. K. B.,Spartanburg, S. C., “ They best succeed who dare.”— [Ossian. Edgar G. Dawson, D. S., Greencsboro’, “ Our country’s welfare,” &c. — Reg. J. R. Church, D. S., [4th Honor,] Athens, Trifles. T. J. Nuckolds, P. K. S., Columbus, Originality. I. L. Bolton, P. K. S., Gaston, Ala., .fErial Architecture. Simeon Oliver, li. S., DeSoto Cos., Miss., Folly of decrying the Age. Shelton Oliver , D. S., DeSoto Cos., Miss., California. John M. Hill, P. K. S., Wilkes Cos., Georgia. Wm. T. Harris, D. S., Greenville, Industry indispensable to Excellence. R. C. ITai.i., D. S., [lst Honor,] Troup Cos., Valedictory, to the Trustees, Faculty, &c. G. W. Norman, D. S., [lst lion.,] Forsyth, Valedictory to the Audience and Class. The following young gentleman had parts assigned to them in the order of the day, but were excused by the Faculty from var ious considerations : Chas. W. Cary. Wm. E. Dubose, Richard 11. Wood, Bcnj. 11. I’ope, Win. W. Hill, Franklin A. l’ope, Geo. W. Riley, M Callaway. The Salutatory of Mr. Ganahl was very handsomely pronounced, and the Latinity of it struck us as remarkably chaste. Mr. Dawson acquitted himself very cred itably. Mr. Church failed in delivery— though his piece was well written. Messrs. Nuckolls and Bolton are both good speakers. The latter indulged in some pleasantries, in the illustration of Aerial Architecture — alias Building Castles in the Air! The Messrs. Oliver delivered their addresses in good style. The speech on California was dashed with a pleasant humor —of which, we think, there was less titan usual in tlie per formances of the occasion. Mr. Hill gave us a glowing picture of Georgia, and paid a handsome tribute to her enterprize. We regret, with the young speaker, that he could say so little for her Literary spirit and tastes, and trust that every successive Anniversary of Franklin College will hear witness of their increase. Mr. Harris was not generally heard. His manner, however, was easy and graceful. Os the Valediotorians, Mr. Norman bore the palm. His address suggested analogies between the Athens of classic Greece ami the famed Ilyssus, and our own modern Athens and the Oconee; and although wc arc compelled to confess that there is less of truth than poetry in such comparisons, they arc always flattering and agreeable. — Mr. Norman offered a beautiful valediction to his Class, and thus closed the perform ances of the G raduates. The Degree of Bachelor of Arts was then conferred upon thirty-four, and that of Master of Arts upon thirteen, sons of the University. After the Degrees were con ferred, the President delivered his wonted address to the Graduates, giving them, for the last time, his grave and affectionate counsel. Nevor before has so large a Class graduated from our College; and never, wc may add, have young men of greater ahility aud promise, both intellectual and moral, gone out from the bosom of their Alma Mater, to play their parts upon the great theatre of Life. May they remember, that “ Life is real—life is earnest, And the grave is not its goal!” and may every one of them—to adopt still tho words of the poet— “ In the world’s broad field of battle— In tho bivouac of Life — Be not like dumb, driven cattle: Bea hero iu tho strife !” Wc arc proud of the evident advancement of our State University, and surely no in telligent Georgian will fail to sympathize and rejoice with us in this feeling. Bo inti mately are the best interests of Georgia, in terwoven with the cause of Education, that they must decliqc and jicrisli, if the latter be neglected. On Thursday morning, the Address be fore tho Literary Societies was delivered by tho Rev. John Jones, a piembcr of the d>. K. His tliemc was the Influence of the Bible upon Human Society, as exhibited by a contrast of Pagan and Christian civiliza tion. It was a well-reasoned, serious and practical effort —characterized by an evan gelical spirit, and a deep sense of the sig nificancy of the times in which wc live. This was the last public event of the Com mencement Season The festival is oyer,; iosiaiie 9 ‘s/issaw ©&aat?ga and, ns we go to press, the National Fast recommended by the President, is being ob served by our citizens in common with the millions of the American people. our (Possip Column. Wm. Gilmore Simms, Esq. We are enjoying a visit from this distin guished writer, and hope to introduce him to some of our unparallelled Mountain Scenery, that he may gather fresh inspira tion for his intellectual labors. e An Epigram. [Written during the examination of a Young Lady In Astronomy.] You tell us, fair maiden, the Sun is eclipsed, When tlio Moon’s gloomy shadow falls on it; That may be the case, but it happens, 1 think, When 1 get a pcop under your bonnet! Our Conundrum Machino. Alas! how many inventions, that were at first regarded as the ne plus ultra of excel lence and value, have been buried in obliv ion, and that, too, after a very brief period of use and favor! Such a fate had well nigh befallen our “ conundrum machine,” which, a twelvemonth ago, we prided our self upon ns one of the wonders of the age. It got out of order —was put aside for re pairs, and would, probably, never have been thought of again, had we not accident ally stumbled over it, a day or two since, while rummaging the store-room in which it had been deposited. A feeling of com punction came over us—a sense of injustice to our own inventive genius—a feeling of regret that so useful and invaluable a ma chine was lost to the world—ami under the influence of such feelings, we set to work, con amore, to repair the damages. Our ef forts were signally successful; in less than two hours, the machine was “ as good as new,” and we felt a peculiar gratification in working it awhile for the amusement of our readers. To account for the varied charac ter of the specimens produced, we may re mark that we threw into the machine a box full of scraps—the accumulation of time. — Our purpose now is good for a frequent use of the machine, and if it does not fail of ex ecution, our readers shall have the benefit-- that is, if they so consider it. But to our “ Conundrums” : Why is a window like the tooth-ache ? Because it is pane- ful. Why is a man dressing liko one buying stock ? Because he is about to in-vest. Why is Macaulay’s History like a blush ? Because it is read (red) everywhere. Why is a good portrait like a bad coin? Because it is a “ counterfeit presentment.” Why is the “ Day Star of Truth” liko a dose of physic ? Because it is hard to take! Why is a garden fence like a scolding wo man? Because it is always a railing. Why are trees ill Spring like departing pilgrims ? Because they arc leaving. Why is a sinking ship like a man under arrest ? Because it needs to he “ baled” (bailed.) Why is a straw hat like champagne ? Because it makes one light-headed. Why is drunkenness like a wash-bowl ? Because it is a 6.c-sin (basin). Why is a volume of poetry like a nosegay ? Because it is a book, hey ? (bouquet.) Daguerreotypes. Wc have examined various specimens of this Art at the room of Mr. Young, and can conscientiously pronounce them far superior to those of most Artists. Our citizens should give Mr. Young a call. Matrasses. Wc call the attention of our citizens to the advertisement of Mr. J. 11. Price, which may be found iu another cdumn. Mr. Price comes among us highly recommended, both ns a mechanic and as a man, and we hope he will receive the patronage lie deserves. More Hews from Afar. The Paris National has the following la conic but astounding intelligence : “ Lacite de Nouvcllc Orleans,endesEtats Unis, arte submerge ct abaudone.” Where is the Pic ayune ? Death of a Child-Angel. The only son of Horace Greely, editor of the New York Tribune , died, a few days since, of the Cholera, lie is described as having been one of the most singularly beautiful beings ever seen upon the earth. The Home Journal thus speaks of his death : “To those who knew tho child, it seems more a return to Heaven than a death—so like wliat we fancy of the body of a celes tial visitant, were its features and look, its ways and character. The liair of this an gelic boy was of a most unusual tint of light golden, ami of very remarkable fineness; his eyes were of a porphyry lustre, strange ly soft, and of a calmness of movement that j seemed supernatural, and his lips and nos- j trils were expressive of a delicacy of joy ousness and a transparency of mental and bodily condition, which we thought wo lmd never before seen the like of. Father Mathew. The great Apostlo of Temperance, Father Mathew, is receiving the highest honors from the people of this country. Wo trust that the people of Georgia will, during the approaching Autumn and Winter, liavo an opportunity of testifying their respect for this veteran foe of King Alcohol. Ho has already commenced the wot k of reformation at the North. In Brooklyn, L. 1., the other day, one thousand persons took the pledge from him. His remarks are said to bo very mild and affectionate. (Dur Contemporaries. Sarlain's Union Magazine, for August. If wc were required to characterize ISar tain't Magazine by some single expression, we should probably call it the most elegant work of the kind in America. Its mechani cal execution is unrivalled. Its letter-press, its plate-printing, and its paper, arc all that Taste could demand. The August num ber contains a spccimeq of printing in colors from a scries of wood blocks, and a very tasteful, beautiful specimen, it is. William Howitt and “ Silverpen,” [of England,}Mrs. i Stephens, Longfellow, Mrs. Kirkland, and a number of ptlier distinguished writers, fur- ! liish the intellectual repast iu this number —and a yery pleasant “ feast” do they make of it Godcy’s Lady’s Book, fui August. Philadelphia. “ Twenty-four extra pages,” says the ad vertisement—with illustrations “ too te dious to mention,” say we, after scanning the list of them. What is the use of our commending the Lady's Book, when every body knows that it cinnot be outdone ? The Medical Examiner. Philadelphia: Lindsay & Blakiston. The July number commences the sixth volume of the New Series of this excellent Journal. It is edited by Drs. F. G. Smith and D. 11. Tucker, and contains a complete and judicious “ Record of Medical Science.” Published monthly—o 4 pages Bvo., at $3 per annum. (Pur Rook (tabic. [Publishers and Authors who desire to have their Hooks noticed in this t lazette, are requested to send copies to the Editor through Stringer & Townsend, New-York, or Carey it Hart, Phil. Man Primeval, or the Constitution and Primi tive Condition of the Hitman Being. By John Harris, D. D. One vol. 12m0., pp. 19fi. Bos ton: Gould, Kendall & Lincoln. 1849. One of the prominent characteristics of the religious literature of the age, is, the rapid and satisfactory development of the harmony which subsists between Nature ami Revealed Religion. The apprehensions which have burdened and alarmed weak, though pious, minds, that the Natural Sci ences, pursued to their legitimate results, would conflict with the Mosaio record of Creation, and otherwise invalidate the evi dences of Christianity, are idle and ground less. On the contrary, every fresh enquiry into tho wonderful laws and operations of Nature, furnish accumulative evidence of the truth of the Bible, and of the divine or igin of Christianity. Among all the recent contributors to Re ligious Science, none are more valuable than those of our author. His treatise on the Pre-Adamite Earth revealed new pages in the volume of Nature and of Theology’. Its abundant illustration, its close synthetical logic, and its comprehensive philosophy, de lighted and strengthened tho mind of tho reader. The volume before us is the first of a sequel-series, in which the principles ad duced in that initial work, “ will be exhib ited in their historical development, in re lation to the individual man, to the family, to the nation, to the Son of God, to tho Church which he has founded, to the reve lation which he has completed, and to the future prospects of humanity.” Individual man is the immediate subject of this book— and in his constitution, or being, the author endeavors to devclope the laws of tlie Di vine procedure—first, in the end aimed at — second, in the method for accomplishing that end, anti third, in the reasons which induc ed that method. To these important topics, Dr. Harris has brought all the energy of his great mental powers, and the result is a se ries of splendid demonstrations of the har mony, dignity and divinity of the laws of man's existence. Holidays Abroad, or Europo from the West. — l*y Mrs. Kirkland In 2 vols. V2mo.—pp 303, 332. New Yolk: Baker & Scribner. 1849. The author of “ A New Home” and “ For est Life,” has achieved such a reputation hy those works, as to give eclat to anything that may emanate from her agreeable pen. The volumes before ns arc, however, inde pendently of all associations of such a na ture, most attractive and pleasant. Mrs. Kirkland is a delightful travelling compan ion—and next to making the tour of Europe for one’s self, is the pleasure of seeing it with the eyes of so amiable and intellectual a proxy. No one can take up these volumes without becoming interested; and albeit tlie ground is familiar, by observation or by reading, one pursues the beaten track ea gerly, by reason of the fresh flowers that spring on the way-side, or of the new light which everywhere falls upon domes and towers and sculptured halls—those flowers the sweet upspringings of woman's fancy— that light, the corruscation of her beautiful genius. : A Treatise os Aixjebua, for the use of Schools ! and Colleges. By S. Chase. New York: D. Appleton & Cos. IS 19. j This is, in some respects, the best text book in Algebra witli which wc are acquaint ed. In addition to elementary examples, it presents, iu a familiar manner, the expres sions and operations of the moro advanced branches of Mathematical Soicnce. The Pottleton Legacy. By Albert Smith. — In one vol., pp. 166. Philadelphia: Carey & Hart. This is a very amusing hook, to say the least of it —and very singular were the cir cumstances attending the disposition of the Pottleton Legacy, as detailed by our inde fatigable chronicler, of “ Christopher Tad pole” memory. The History of Maria Antoinette of France. By John S. C Abbott. Ouo vol. IStuo. pp. 322—with beautiful Engravings. New York : Harper A Brothers. Not the least interesting of the charming series of “Abbott’s Histories for the Young,” is this latest volume—containing the mourn ful tragedy of the life of Maria Antoinette, the beautiful but unfortunate Queen of Louis XIV, of France. It is a sad, sad story, but every page is fraught with valuable lessons, and wc can most cordially commend it to our young readers. The familiar name of Jacob Abbott is displaced on the title-page, by that of his brother, John 8. C. Abbott, but wc do not know that the book loses any thing of its value or its charm, by reason of tho different nuthorgliip. The Messrs. Abbott are doing a good and a great work for youth, in their pleasing historical la bors, and we hail the announcement of each successive volume of the scries with plea sure. They are “ hooks which are books.” 1 The Cholera. It* Cause, Prevention, and Cure. By Charles Richardson, M. D. New York: D. Appleton & Cos. 2. Cholera. Its Nature, Symptoms aud Treat- 1 ment. By losepli Ayre, M. I>. New York i I Stringer & Townsend. 3. The Cholera. Its Cause, Prevention, and 1 Cure—showing the lnelfic&ey of Drug Treat- 1 moot, and the superiority of tlm Water Cure in this Disease. By Joel Shpw, M. 1). New York : Fowler & Wells. 4 Aheunritiv’s Family Physician, or Ready IVesenber. W ith Suggestions on tho Trent inont of Cholera By Dr. McCormick, U. S. A. New York: Stringer & Townsend. Tile rapid and devastating spread of the Cholera haa so. much excited tho public mind, that treatises on the disease and its cure or prevention, naturally command at tention. Os the four pamphlets named above, the first is from tlie pen of a most able phy sician in Baltimore, who had a largo Chole ra practice there in 1842. He then used, with complete success. Calomel, in the worst stages of collapse, ami contends, upon philo sophical grounds, that Calomel is the only efficient remedy. Dr. Ayer, of London, in his able pamphtet, also adduces evidence, in theory tint! fact, of the value of Calomel, ns a remedial agent in every stage of Cholera, and furnishes much corroborative testimony. Tlie differ ence between Drs. Hichardson and Ayer, in their mode of exhibiting Calomel, is in the size of the doses—the former administering from 30 to 60 grains at intervals of an hour, while the latter prescribes 1 or 2 grain doses every five minutes. Both these gentlemen contend that Cholera is tlie cessation of bili ary secretions, and that Calomel is the only reliable means of restoring the secretions, and, of course, arresting the disease. The claims of Hydropathy as a preventive and remedial agency in tlie treatment of Cholera, arc very cdearly exhibited in Dr. Shew’s little work. The last-named volume is one of those popular guide-books to medication, which require much prudence and judgment in their use. It, also, recommends Calomel in cases of Cholera, and gives some useful hints for tho treatment of such cases, in the ab scnco of a physician. Appleton’s New Youk City and Vicinity Guide. By V/. Williams. With Maps atul Engravings. New York: I). Appleton & Cos. This handsome little manual is a perfect sine qua non to the stranger in Gotham. — It gives an accurate account of the City and its environs—its public buildings, churches, banks, hotels, with their locations ; also, a I list of tho travel-routes and conveyances— times of arrival and departure, fares, etc. It lias a handsome plan of the City, and nu i merous wood-cuts. (fffneral intelligence. Convention of Manufacturers. A pre liminary meeting of tlio Manufacturers’ Convention of this State, will bo held at Stone Mountain on tho 15th of August. — Each organized Company in the State is re quested to send two or more Delegates. It is hoped that there will be a large attend ance. The movement is a very important one, and should interest every friend of Georgia and the South. Cholera in JVete York. A correspondent of tho Baltimoro Sun, under date of July 27, says : “ Tho Cholera, I regret to inform you, is fearfully on the increase The board of health to-day report 205 cases and GO deaths, for the 24 hours ending at noon.— There is much alarm on the subject, and fears are entertained that the worst has not come.” A correspondent of the New 4 ork Tribune states that, in one burial grouud, in the vi cinity of the city, the interments for the last i two months had been on an averago more I than one hundred per day. j Health of JYew Orleans. By a telegraph -1 io despatch to the Charleston Courier, dated ! 20th ult., we learn that New Orleans still continues very healthy, no epidemic pre i vailing, and the salubrity of the atmosphere ! unsurpassed. The interments for the week ! ending 21st, were only about 70, and the population is now believed to be larger titan ever before known in midsummer. The Cholera at JViagara. The ravages of tlie Cholera have extended to Niagara Falls. Several most distressing bereave ments are reported at that place. ©SIS®:i3JDJL©©Y. THE SHAKSPEARE CALENDAR. Prepared for Richard*’ Weekly Guzette. Jl’ly 29th.—The English defeat the Dutch fleet near the Texel. 1053. “ A braver choico of dauntless spirits Than now the English bottoms have waft o’er, Did never float upon tho swelling tide.” [A’ ing John, Act ii, Scene 1. July 80th—Earthquake at Rome. 1805. \ “ Are not you moved, when all tho sway of earth ! Shakes like a thing infirm 1” [ Julius Casar, Act i, Scene 3. July 31st—Peace of Nimeguen. 1078. | “ Thy threatening colors now wind up, 1 Aud tame the savage spirit of wild war.” [h'ing John, Act v, Seeno 2. August Ist.—Snvagcdied of starvation in the streets of London. 1743. “ Who gives anything to poor Tom 1” [A7g Lear, Act iii, Scene 4 August 2d.—Glove tax repealed. 1795. “ Whoever daro to challenge this glovo, 1 have sworn to take him a box o’ the ear.” [King Henry V , Act iv, Scene 7. August 3d.—Hailstones measuring 18 inches 101 l at “ Arc there no stones in Heaven 1” [ Othello, Act v, Bocno 2. August -Ith.—East India docks opened. 1800. “ Which stand As Neptune’s park, ribbed and paled in.” [Ct/mbdinc, Act iii, Scene 1. U£AT U 3 o In Athens, on Wednesday evening, Ist Inst , Mrs. Lucinda, wife of Robert J. Maynard, aged 25 years and 25 days. * New York pners will please copy. A Tribute to the Memory of Mrs. Laura Bil lin'** Simmons , trko died of Panama fever at San Francisco, California, April 24. “ We return no more, and through cave and dell, Mournfully wanders that wild farewell, 1 Wcrei.urn, we return, we return no more 8o breathe sad voices our spirits o'er.” From the distant shores of the Pacific, a knell i is heard, and many a heart is sad. One has early j been called to the Bilent Land, who was endeared | lo all who knew her, not only in her New Eng- | land home, but in this Southern State, where she I temporally reside 1. While wc looked over the j w aters, and listened for her sweet messages from j that foreign land, a Lament for the dead mingled J with the sighing waves, while they mournfully! repeat, “We rclurn no more.” Hut above these ! notes of sadness a voice whispers, “ Weep not i for her.” Hut wc weop, because that face so ra limit with i love, will never more beam on us in our earthly pilgrimage—aud wc weep fir the friends and household band, who*e and home, rilled of priceless treasure, are shrowdod in woe —and for the brother, who now on tli i lone waters, vainly waits a skier's glad welcome—und for the husband, and brother, who went with her down to tlie dark valley, and when angels met her anil bore her on radiant clouds to Heaven, relumed desolate to earth. IShe, who with her w alth of love, would have made that foreign land, a home to them, is no more. But wo obey the heavenly mandate, and weep not fur tier, who, in life’s early morn, gave her self in covenant to God. and who ever sought to conform to ilis holy and perfect law. The [low er of her religious principles was exhibited in the daily beauty of her life. ” Shutting her eyes fr'-'l seeing evil”—folding closely nb .111 her pure aim sensitive heart tlie mantle of Charity—lov ing and beloved, she fulfilled her eaithly mis sion. After Hie death of a beloved brother, which oc curred a few years since, her character assumed a higher aspect. She then said, “It will nut do to trust in anything earthly, our hearts, our hopes, must be in Heaven.” Sbeseemed rap’dly to [nit away tho earthly tendencies of her na ture, — “ Y’cs 1 earth lias angels, though their forms are moulded But of such clay ns fashions all below. Though harps are wanting, and bright pinions folded We know them hy the lore light on tlieir brow.” With tlie glittering prospect, which recently loomed before her, she was not dazzled, Earth’s withering palms and fi l ling riches, could not be guile a spirit like ber’s. In her heart there was no room for ambition. Smiling amid her tears, she followed her husband to that distant land, where his interests culled him. Her friends patt ed with It r, as they trusted, only for a short pe riod—hoping to welcome her again to her early home. But God, whose thoughts, are not our thoughts, tins removed her gentle nml affection ate spirit, from a world whore love is but a sigh , to a homo of eternal love and peace. She was ready to depart—resigned to her Saviour’s will, and we would not take from her, lior starry erowu even to bring her again to us. A cord which bound us to earth is suddenly riven, hut is not another bright, and beautiful link woven between us and tho heavenly world! “I wish I could live with you always,” said our sweet friend, to her, who pens these lines. But ah! she could not ho near all the friends, she tru ly loved, ’till her spirit had escaped from its earth ly bonds —until time and space, for her, were an nihilated. But now precious, and holy one, wilt thou not sometimes hover about ouroarthly path way , and teach us to follow thee, as far a- thou I'ollowei’st ( It l ist 1 “ For are they not all minister ing spirits, sent forth to minister to those who shall be heirs of Salvation. M. B. Charleston , July Excelsior Division, No. 182,8. of T. The Regular Meetings 1 Excelsior Division, No. 182, S. of TANARUS., a r e lieTd, every Friday evening, nt Odd Fellows’ ilall. SYLVAN US LANDRUM, \Y r . P. D. H. Jacques, R. S. RICHARDS’ WEEKLY GAZETTE IS PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY WM. C. 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Likejie-scs taken in any weatner and warrant ed to give perfect sat inaction in every respect, { aud to bo equal or superior to the specimens ex- I hibited, or no charge will be made. 1 Athens, July 23. 5t NEW AND VALUABLE LOOKS —JUST RK( KlVKfl AT THK M Clii (b c rsfj!? 3$ o to vr.” ITTOWLER’S PhreuoJogietil Works, Bird’s Voyage around tho Wo. hi, j Fort's Medical Pra tioe, Buell's Farmer’s Companion. | Downing's Landscape Ga drub g, j Taylor’s Loyola, or tho Jesuits Dymo id's Essays on Morality^* | Buist’s Kitchen Gardener, Mrs Ophie.s Tales, Melville’s ( ‘moo, Type ‘, n;d Ward). * Southey's Com mo a PLicO Took, Buxton's Adventures in Moxu-o, lk\. Do. in the Far West, Abbot’s Marie Antoinette, “ Julius Cesar, :*nd other histories, Lady Alice, or the New Una. <‘lhipodi.ma, or Remains of Willis Gaylord (Tirke, Lever's Poland Cashel, part. 2. 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