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EDITOR’S DEPARTMENT.
WM. C. RICHARDS, Editor.
p H. JACQUES, Assistant Editor.
atijrus, Ciroroin :
Saturday Morning, Drr. i, IHI9.
THE s. CAROLINA INSTITUTE.
another LETTER from CHARLESTON.
November 24, 1849.
Mi/ Dear Jacques :—This is the last day
of the Fair and its close will be a brilliant
one, if I may judge from its progress since
my last was written. I believe every otic
has been astonished at the developments of,
the week ; even the Committee of Direction
arc bewildered with the accumulation of
specimens and the throngs of eager specta
tors- It is probably fair to estimate that
the total number of visitors will not fall
short of sixteen thousand, for day and night
the spacious Hall of exhibition lias been
crowded to overflowing. The daily papers
have already published a catalogue ruison
nee of the articles sent in for competition,
so that I shall not trouble you with one—
and will give you, instead my impressions
of the character and results of the Fair.
It may, with propriety, be called an In
dustrial Festival, for it has been a busy—
hippy scene; and will produce the happiest
results, not only to South Carolina, but to
the South at large. It is the dawn of a
new era in the mechanic arts among us—
and the foreshadowing of a state of prosper
ity of which we have scarcely dreamed. I
have rejoiced greatly to see the tokens of
“ a better time coming ” —and doubt not a
kindred emotion lias animated thousands,
during this Art Jubilee.
I will not however inflict any more of my
enthusiasm upon you, but proceed to men
tion some us the most notable articles in the
Exhibition —regretting that my limits will
oblige me to confine myself to a very few,
where many are deserving of not ice
Conspicuous in the hall is a table—with
revolving desk —made of native sycamore.
The desk is apparently supported by six
bears made of native iron and bronzed—
which however are only hears and not hear
ers, as the desk is supported on a revolving
pillar of iron It is surmounted by a dome,
sustained by six rattlesnakes in bronze—a
curious but, in effect, highly beautiful de
vice. The whole affair is finely polished
and reflects no small credit upon the work
men connected with the shop of the South
Carolina Rail Road, who made it in their
own time, as an offering to the very worthy
President of the Company. Models of ships
and steamboats, exhibited by Mr. Marsh
and others, evince the ability of Charleston
to compete with any American sea port in
naval architecture. I was pleased to see
several models of steam engines—all dis
playing ingenuity and mechanical skill.—
Among the purely original machines and
models, 1 noticed particularly an ingenious
machine for cutting barrel-heads—which
together with miniature barrels of rice in
various stages —form an attractive group.—
There is moreover a musical clock—built
for tlie elegant tower of St. Phillip's Church,
by Mr. Stein, which with its ingenious
and complicated system of wheels and bar
rels, greatly attracts the spectators. 1 be
lieve it is to play a different air for every
hour in the day, and is certainly a most
curious machine.
There are also a model rail road car —
each wheel having an independent axle—an
ingenious cut off valve for steam engines—
a very intricate combination lock —improved
rice-drill and thresher —anew bobbin wind
er and a self-ventilating furnace —all of
which are of Charleston origin.
Avery elaborate and beautiful piece of
marble work by the Messrs. Walker, of this
city, would do them credit at any fair in
the world.
I am highly gratified witli the specimens
of book and job printing, presented by
Messrs, Walker & James—and also with
the numerous and really elegant samples of
binding, both in blank book and fancy
work, by Mr. Joseph Walker. They bear
away the palm from all competitors.
The city of Augusta is handsomely repre
sented in uiC F:lir > anJ chiefly by a superb
double harness and a saddle fro® the
Manufactory of Mr. Hatch, and several
guns and rifles made by Mr. Iv. 11. Rogers
to all of which doubtless, the first premiums
belong.
A case of magnificent jewelry and of an
•manner of work in gold and silver, by
Messrs. Gregg, Hayden & Co.—well dis
plays the skill and taste of that celebrated
bouse.
A superb carriage by the Slessrs. Iley
ttolds of this city—made altogether of na
tive materials—would make part of a fit
equipage for Queen Victoria —and there is
a buggy upon exhibition that it seems to
me would do Prince Albert’s heart good to
fide in. It is from Columbia—and, without
a particle of paint, is exceedingly elegant.
The taste and ingenuity of the fair sex,
are displayed in a thousand delicate and at
tractive shapes. Fabrics of silk and worst
ed, screens, embroideries, quilts, robes,
baskets, and many other things, give an air
of grace and beauty to the whole exhibition.
1 must not further enumerate. In con
cluding my hasty sketch, I cannot forbear
repeating my conviction that the Fair has
surprised all concerned in its management.
They did not expect a result so entirely
gratifying —and I beliovc there is but one
feeling among all classes of the community,
viz: that the South Carolina Institute has
piado a most brilliant debut, and that next
year's exhibition will be something to
brag of!
I shall leave this city to-day, with our
friend, Mr. Simms, and after passing a day
or two at his pleasant ‘‘ Woodland'’ home,
hasten again to my post.
„fu reroir. W, C. I\.
THE FREE GALLERY OF THE
AMERICAN ART UNION.
The following beautiful poem appeared
recently in the New York Courier En
quirer and it embodies so well the feelings
we experienced while enjoying the delights
of the exhibition, in the Galleries of the
American Art Union, that we cannot forbear
from laying it before our readers —hoping
that it may induce some of them to enrol
their names upon the long lists of the friends
of American Art.
Here at last the arts of beauty
la their fittest home abide,
Not. biueath the gilded ceilings
Os the palaces of pride ;
Not in lordly shrines sequestered,
For the favored few alone,
Hut in simple hulls whose port ah
Open to tho world are thrown !
Close beside the whirl incessant
Os the city's ceaseless din,
Free to all who choose to enter,
Is the wealth of art within ;
And the ri h man and the poor man,
Turning from the crowded street,
In the fellowship ot feeling,
Here as equals still may meet!
Here the child may stray at p leasurc,
And his eager gaze beholds
All the marvels that the magic
Os the painter's art unfc Ids ;
While the forms of grace around him,
Rising on his raptured sight,
Quicken all his youthful fancy
With anew and strange delight.
Here the care-worn son of traffic.
Lingering f.r a moment's glance,
Cat -lies from the glowing canvas,
Like tho glimmerings of a trance,
Many a golden glim* se of beauty.
That with pure and vivid rays,
Lights again his wasted memories
With the joys of happier days.
Not forgotten, not unheeded,
Are the magic spells of art;
Through the senses swiftly gliding,
Soon they reach the inmost heart;
Waking all the gentler feelings,
That have slumbered long alone,
And the world's harsh discords turning,
To a calmer, holier tone.
Ah! ’tis well to sc itter freely,
Waiting till they spring again,
Thus the precious seeds of beauty,
Broadcast in the hearts of inen ;
Who may know how rich the harvest
That their silent growth shall claim,
In the loftier thoughts of virtue,
And the nobler deeds of fame!
Jacques 1)l t Monde.
AYm York , Oct., 1819.
©ur ©ossip Column.
Plato on Drinking.
Plato forbids children to drink wine till
they arc eighteen years of age, and to get
drunk till the age of forty; after that age
he allows them to drink liberally and get
drunk as often as pleases them. ,
Restrictions on Poets.
The following regulations in regard to
poets formerly existed among the Welsh :
“They were prohibited from uttering
any scandalous words in speech or whispers;
detraction, mocking, scoffing, inventing lies,
or repeating them after others, under pain
of fine and imprisonment.” Nay, they were
absolutely forbid “ to make song of any
person without his consent.”
The Warning.
This beautiful story, by Mrs. Joseph C.
Neal, published in our last, should have
been credited to Sarto in's Union .Magazine
but was unintentionally printed without
due acknowledgement.
j Professional Men.
A prominent clergyman in one of our
j cities related to us, recently, the following
| anecdote, illustrative of the ignorance which
prevails in the new settlements. lie was
living in one of the Cherokee counties, and
was called upon by the tax collector—him
self a preacher —who asked him in the
| course of conversation, if he was a proses
; sional man ; to which he replied in the af
, firmative.
“ Are you a lawyer ?”
“ No.”
| “ Are you a doctor ?”
I “ No.”
“ What are you then if not a doctor nor a
| lawyer ?”
“ Why I am a clergyman !”
“ Oh, hem—yes, I know, but I meant one
of the refru!ar profession ?”
The History of Georgia.
Mr. Jones’ “ Strictures” on Dr. Stevens’
work —which we sometime since announced
: as in press at Philadelphia—has appeared
jin Savannah ns we learn from the papers
there, and has met with prompt rebuke from
I the Historical Society. Will some friend
put us in possession of this curious pampli
! let, that we may give it the attention it de-
I serves?
i Pianofortes.
If any of our readers are in want of a
’ pi.onofori.Pj we can most cordially recom
mend them to buy of Mr. Charles bail.'"’ ‘ n
Augusta, whose variety of instruments is
unsurpassed by T any in the South.
The Messrs. Oates, in Charleston, have
always on hand an excellent assortment
from the best manufactories, and will fill
any order with promptness and fidelity.
[ Good Habits.
We arc not about to deliver a homily,
dear render, but rather to tell you where
you may acquire “good habits”—those es
sential marks of a gentleman. At the re
cent Fair of the South Carolina Institute
we saw a case of clothing—made by Messrs.
Edgerton & Richards of Charleston —which
reflected the highest possible credit upon
their taste and skill, and entitled them to
honorable mention in our “Gossip Column.”
Our Charleston readers whose habits are at
all questionable should call on them im
mediately and have them “ reformed.”
.'higlo- Saxon Celebration. —The King Al
fred Anglo-Saxon Celebration “came off” at
Wantage, England, where that good,wise and
and great man was born, on the 24th Octo
ber, it being the thousandth anniversary of
his birth. The medal distributed on the
occasion hears on one side a portrait of Al
fred, and on the other, “ The British Em
pire, United States, and Anglo-Saxons eve
rywhere.” *
w 111 i.l ©Mi 111?
©ui* Contemporaries.
Tho Columbian. Cincinnati. Shattuck and Far
nnm
Most cordially do we welcome to our ex
change list this new candidate for favor —
and most positively do we predict its suc
cess. Surely a liberal public will appreciate
such a combination of mechanical elegance
and literary merit as appear in the “Colum
bian.” Our Northern Contemporaries must
look to these western laurels, or they will
be torn from their brows. This new paper
is of the largest class and published at $2
per annum. May it have nil the patronage
it desires and deserves.
The Atlanta Intelligencer.
This Journal comes to us with anew flag
at mast lieud. We knew one of its present
owners ten years ago, and remember him
well enough to wish him abundant success.
Atlanta is a most flourishing and promising
totvn and should have a first class paper—
which we doubt not Messrs. Bredwell &
Smith will make the Intelligencer.
LitlelTs Liv-ng Age. No. 287. Nov. 17 . Boston.
E. Litton & Cos.
Again and again do we commend this
valuable and economical compend of the
choicest periodical literature of the world,
to the favor of our readers.
Goiey’s Lady’s Book.
The ‘ Lady’s Book’ has run a brilliant
career through 1849. and its liberal pub
lisher has certainly ‘ capped the climax’ in
his December issue. It contains 100 pages
’ of reading matter—and a whole porfolio of
i ‘ illustrations.’ Among the latter is a fine
ly finished portrait of Mrs. Joseph C. Neal
j —not one iota flattered however—and if at
I all deficient in fidelity—failing on the score
of expression—which is a shade more joyous
than the burin has left it. Barely however
do engravings convey so good an idea of the
original as this —which accords beautifully
with the brief sketch of the subject, on the
pages of the work.
Mr. Godey will doubtless commence the
New Year with a pinion poised for a long
and high flight—and wherever be soars our
best wishes will follow him.
Graham’s American Monthly. Sami. D. l’at
terson & Cos
There are no fewer than four steel on ■
gravings in this issue of ‘ Graham,’ the first
of which is emblematic of the ‘ Deatli of the j
Year.’ Two others are a pair—the ‘Con-j
script's Departure and Return’—and the
fourth is a picture of an opera stage illus
trating the “ Extravagance” of this fashion- !
able amusement. Simms, Arthur, Hirst, J
Herbert, Mrs. Eliot and Miss May are
among its Contributors. The Prospectus
for 1850 promises, among new attractions,
“ colored plates of great beauty” and a series
of illustrated novellettes by T. S. Arthur.
1 Freno’.eg'cal Journal 2 Water Cure Journal, j
New York: Fowlers & Wei's.
The November numbers of these periodi- 1
cals, both excellent in their particular de
partments, have been received. ,
The Wrahingtonian. Boston: White & Slack. j
Charles W. Slack formerly editor of the
Excelsior, has become associated with Wm. i
A. White in tiie editorial management of I
the IVashingtonian. He possesses admira-;
ble qualifications for the position, and we j
are glad to welcome him again into the field, i
*
Sartain’s Union Magazine. Philadelphia: John
Sartain & Cos.
The December numbeo of this popular
Monthly has come to hand. It does not fall ‘
behind its predecessors in beauty and in
terest. Among the contributors to the mini- I
her before us we notice the names of Mary
Howitt, Mrs. Joseph C. Neal, Mrs. Osgood, i
Mrs. Kirkland, Park Benjamin, Prof. Long- ‘
fellow and other popular writers. The !
illustrations are, as usual, very fine. ,
(Pur Book (table.
The M fcuanh ‘s Assistant : A Thorough Prac
tical Treatise on Mensuration and the Sliding
Rule : teaching the manner of drawing all reg
ular superficies, and the most concise methods
of finding the areas of all regular superficies
and the contents of all regular solids, both by
numbers and the sliding rule. Treating also
of the Laws of Motion, the Descent of falling
Bodies, The strength of Materials, the Me
chanical Powers, the Elasticity and Force of
Steam, Specific Gravity, Levelling, the Pen
dulum. etc. Adapted for the use of Carpen
ters, Shipwrights, Wheelwrights, Sawyers.
Gaugers, Lumbermen, Students and Artizins
generally. By I). M. Knapen, A. M. In one
one vol. 12mo. New York: D. Appleton &
Cos., 1849.
The title page of this volume, which we
have quoted in full, is the best exposition
of its value which we can give our readers,
It is needless to add a word, except perhaps
that the names of the publishers, are the
warranty of the ability and reliability of
the book.
The Souvenir Gallery: An Illustrated Gift
Book, for all Seasons. Edited by Emily Per
cival. Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Cos.
This is not strictly speaking an Annual,
but a gift book ;;;-opriatc for every season,
and one whose elegance and ex.” 11 * 3^1 ’
ty commend it to those who desire to man?
offerings of u permanent value. It is a
quarto volume embracing some of the finest
steel engraviugs we have ever seen in any
work, and a collection of very choice talcs
and miscellanies, in prose and verse, from
English authors. The paper and typograph
ical execution and external appearance of
the volume are equal to its literary merits,
and it is, in truth, one of the very choicest
“ Souvenirs ” of the season.
Whateeey's Elements op Li g;c Ooe v< 1
16tno. New York : Harper & Brothers.
Archbishop Wliateley’s Logic is too well
known to require our commendation. This
is the only complete American Edition —
carefully reprinted from the Eighth London
Edition revised. It is a neat and cheap vol
ume.
The Constitution of Man, considered in rela
tion to external objects. Uy Leo Combe.
New York : Harper & Brothers.
This is a reprint of the third Edinburgh
Edition, carefully revised by the author.—
Asa philosophical treatise its merit is wide
ly acknowledged—indeed it is the best work
of its class extant. Full of the most varied
and valuable truth —and written in a per-
spicuous and graphic style, it attract* and
suits all classes pf readers.
The Publications of the General Protes
tant Episcopal S. S. Union. Da del Da
na. Jr., Agent. No. 20, John street. New
York.
We are indebted to the courtesy of Mr.
Dana for several of the volumes Issued by
tho above society—and know not which the
more to approve—the pure and devoted
morality which pervades them—or the very
beautiful style in which they are published.
Most especially do we esteem the Allego
ries of the Bcv. Wm. Adams and the Rev
Edward A. Monro—all of which are re
printed from the London Editions, witli ori
ginal and very chaste illustrations by New
I ork artists. Mr Adams’ Allegories arc
entitled “ The Shadow of the Cross,” “The
Distant Hills” and “ The King’s Messen
gers.” Those of Mr. Munro—“ The Re
vellers, etc.,” “ The Dark River ” and
“ The Combatants.” Each of these is com
prised in n very neat lOmo volume—
handsomely hound. They are delightful
books—conveying the purest lessons in the
ingenious guise of fiction, in a form immor
talised by llunyan. We know of no choicer
treasures than these would be to tlie young
and susceptible mind—not perverted by un
hallowed influences. Uniform with Mr.
Adams’ exquisite allegorical stories is ano
ther volume by him—entitled “ Tho Old
Man’s Home”—a touching and impressive
story. Tho last published of this class of
tho Society’s books is “ Helen Morton’s
Trial,” by Mrs, Joseph C. Neal, which
well deserves the high companionship to
which it has been assigned. It is in the
happiest style of that young but gifted au
thoress, and must certainly give her n high
position among the writers of Juvenile
books—than whom none wield a more po
tent influence for good or for ill. Among
the cheaper books of the Inion, varying
from 4 to HI cents each, infancy paper, arc
“ Bear and Forbear,” “ Bessie Gay, “ Char
lie Burton,” “ The Jewels,” “ George Aus
tin” &c. They arc all bcautifuly printed
on fine paper. We must not omit to men
tion a very beautiful volume entitled “ The
Boy and the Birds,” by Emily Taylor. It
contains 200 pages and numerous highly
finished engravings.
The Ruby, A Token of Friendship for 1850, :
with superb Illustrations from designs by cele
brated artists. Philadelphia: Carey & Hart.
Eleven beautiful pictures painted by Sul
jly, Chalons, Huntington, Mount, Collins, i
Inman and Parris, and engraved chiefly by
Cheney and Pease, form the artistic attrac
tions of this volume. Thelitcrnry contents 1
are principally from the popular English
sources, and the volume is tastefully ar
rayed in morocco and gold. A liberal share
ol’ favor will doubtless be accorded to it.
Thr Snow Flake, A Holiday Gift for 1850.
Philadelphia : K. 11. Butler & Cos,
What more appropriate name could be
chosen for an offering to a young and lovely
maiden than the Snow Flake—so emblemat
ic of the purity which is her chiefest at
traction ? Nor is this title a misnomer, ns
is too often the case in books. Its nine il
lustrations are very beautiful, and what is
unusual they are engraved expressly for the
work by Sartain—the prince of mezzotint
engravers in this country. The literary
matter is also original—and of varied inter
est. It possesses one feature both novel
and attractive : the principal talcs are il
lustrative of different countries—among
which we find represeuted the following—
Ireland, France, Austria, Italy, New Eng
land, West Indies, Switzerland, Scotland,
&c. Its originality and beauty commend it
to the special regard of the public.
Retribution, or the Vale of Shadows. A Tale
of Pas-ion. By Emma D. E. Sooth wort h .
New York: Ila l per & Brothers.
This is one of the most intense novels, we
have read of late. The interest excited is of
no ordinary character and it is fully main
tained to the denouement of the story.—
Mrs. Southworth is an able writer, and
her reputation will be surely and speedily
achieved.
Thk Brilliant, A Gift Book for 1359. Edited
by T. S. Arthur Netv Ymk: B iker &
Scribner.
Fairly glittering in “ crimson and gold”
is the volume before us, supporting hand
somely the pretensions of its name. Its
illustrations are fifteen in number—among
which arc at least two “ old friends.”—
These are the views of “ Tallulah Falls,”
originally drawn and engraved for “ Geor
gia Illustrated.” We were glad tosee them
in such “brilliant” array—for they are
worthy to he known wherever Nature find
Art are admired. Turning to the topograph
ical description, “ By the Editor,” we were
not astonished to find that he had drawn
upon the pages of “Georgia Illustrated”
for all his information—but wc must con
fess that it startled us a little to read two
pages of our own text —verbatim ct litera
tim —without one word of credit. llow is
this ? Surely our arduous, expensive and
ill-repaid toil, in developing the bidden
beauties of Georgia, should not lack the
poor courtesy of acknowledgment from those
who reap with ease, the field we sowed with
“'•cat labor. Our brethren of the quill and
the press arc very welcome to our pictures
and our descriptions of them —if they will
only say “ by jour leave,” but we cannot
put up with wilful plagiarism. Perhaps,
however, the Editor of the “Brilliant”
could rid himself of the obnoxious pliarge.—
.You* Vcrrons.
The Rosemary : A collection of Sar and and Re
ligious Poetry, from the English and American
Poet*, with Elegant Plus’ ration*. < >nc vol.
Bvo. Philadelphia: Lindsay & Blaklston.
Collections of verse accompanied by beau
tiful illustrations, are among the most ap
propriate and acceptable offerings which
can be chosen as expressions of love or
friendship The volume before us com
mends itself to every one who with a gift
would connect the highest sentiment of puri
ty—for it is a casket of spiritual gems—
radiant with the light of true religion. It
has been bathed not only in the pellucid
waters of Castaly—but also in those
“of Siloa's brook, which Cowed
Fast by thoorae'es of God.”
Eightof Mr. Sartain’s best Mezzotints adorn
its pages, and its letter pross is in the best
style. Os the poetical merit of the volume
it is needless to speak, since thnt is as uni-
questionable as the fame of Wordsworth,
Homans, Montgomery, Heber and a host of
the noblest sons and daughters of Song.
The Garland, or the Token of Friendship, A
Christinas and New Year’s Gilt for 1850 Edit
ed by Emily Percv.il. Boston : Phillips.
Sampson & Cos.
This is a very pretty and attractive speci
men of the Annual gents, not so pretentious
as some of its kindred, but still deserving of
the public favor—and especially adapted to
suit a limited purse.
Christmas Blossom and Xew Veir's Wreath.
fr 1.850. By Unele Timm is. Philadelphia:
E. H. Butler & Cos.
The annual visits of‘‘Uncle Thomas’’
are doubtless anticipated by all who know
him, with a very deep interest—and well
may he be welcomed—coming as he does,
with liis hands full of beautiful pictures
and attractive stories. Among all the
Juvenile gift books for 1850, there is not
one superior to Uncle Thomas’ “Christmas
Blossoms,” aud both fortunate and hapipy
will be the little hoy or girl who obtains one
in the coming holidays.
The Ivy Wreath, By Mrs Hughs, With beau
tiful illustrations. Philadelphia: Eindsay &
Blakiston.
It is a “ Gift” of no common character to
write successfully for the young—and one
which the editress of this very beautiful
volume certainly possesses. The work en
titled “ Ornaments Discovered” is among
the best moral stories we have ever rend;
and there nre several other charming little
books which bear her name. The “Ivy
Wreath” is designed ns a gift-book for all
seasons—but is especially appropriate to
the coming holidays—for in the winter the
“ ivy wreath” exhibits its brightest green.
In addition to five of Sartain's mezzotints,
there is a very rich illuminated title page—
adding much to the beauty of the volume.
OTljc fitcrai’2 lUorlii.
Harper &,■ Brothers arc about to publish
“ Sir Edward Graham; or Railway Specu
lators,” Humbolt’s “ Cosmos”, and “Sketch
es of Minesota.” “ Shirley,” by the author
of “ Jane Eyre,” is now ready.
J. IU. Moore has in press, “ F.llen Sey
mour, or the Reed and the Flower,” by Mrs.
Savillc Shepherd.
The Saturday Courier Case. We arc
informed, says the Philadelphia Ledger, of
the 14th ult., upon good authority, that this
long-contested case has been amicably set
tled between the parties. Mrs. Holden has
received for her interest in the paper, over
--40,000 in cash, and over .850,000 of debts
due the establishment, have been assigned
to her.
(General intelligence.
Fom the Sandwich Islands. The news
from the Sandwich Islands is very impor
tant. The French lmd seized the island of
Oahu and Honolulu. A difficulty grew up
between the Consul and tlic Hawaiian gov
ernment. The latter proposed to refer the
dispute to the cabinet at Paris, which was
declined by M. Dillon, the Consul, and the
French Admiral. The French then pro
ceeded to forcible measures and captured
the forts and a Hawaiian vessel. The
American Commissioner protested against
the occupation.
From Kingston and Trinidad. Advices
from Kingston, Jamaica, to the 4th inst.,
report trade dull. At Trinidad up to the
[ 15th of Oct. all was quiet—all disturbances
having ceased. Several of the most con
spicuous of the recent rioters have been ar
rested.
-A "cm- .Mexico — Delegate Chosen. A San
ta Fe correspondent of the St. Louis Repub
lican states that an election has been held
in New Mexico, at which Hugh Smith was
chosen Delegate to Congress.
Cheap Postage. The Washington cor
respondent of the Philadelphia North .1-
merican, states that the Postmaster Gener
al intends to recommend a reduction of
postage and the establishment of a uniform
rate of five cents.
OC/- The name and site of the Post Office
at Blountsviile, Qa., has been changed to
Etheridge, and M. D. Etheridge appointed
Post Master.
THE SHAKSPEARE CALENDAR.
Trepared for Richards’ Weekly Gazelle.
November 25th. —Excise act on beer,
ales and other distilled liquors passed.—
1690.
“ O that men should put nn enemy into their
mouths to steal away the : r brains!”
[ Othello, Act ii, Scene 3.
November 26th. —Thepotatoe introduc
ed into Flanders. 1660.
“That’s a good root !**
[ Merry Wives of Wind tor, Act iv, Scene I.
November 27th. —Dreadful Tempest in
England. 1703.
“ Since I was a man
Such sheets of fire, such bursts of horrid thunder,
Such groans of roaring wind and rain, 1 never
Kemember to have heard.’*
L/Umg Lear, Act iii. Se ne 2.
November 28th. —Earl of Warwick be
headed. 1499.
“ Thus yields the codar lo the axe’s edge
W no”- a aii-J gave shelter to the princely e:igle—
L'n ler wh ‘c sha w the romping liou slept.”
[3 Henry Vi, Act v, Scene 2.
November 29tli, —Cardinal Wolsey died.
1030.
“ Full of repentance
Continual meditations, teuis and sorrows
He gave his honors to the world again
Ilis blessed part to heaven, —andslept in peace.”
[Henry VIII. Act iv, Scene 2.
November 30th. —Jonathan Swift born.
1667.
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makes a greater show.”
[As you like it, Asti, Scene 2.
December Ist.—Marine hospital burned
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May if they think it well let fall a tear,”
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[ Henry Vill, prolostvr.
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