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1 (For The Sunny South.) Petals Plucked from a Sunny (lime. they have preserved legends, written history and recorded songs. The pantomimic movements of these Indians are all the language of signs. Each yelp has its import; by which means they can converse with each other, although their dialects may differ. "of iFor The Sunny South.) Gala Time in Brunswick. The Fir.«*t County Fair— Col. Hardeman's Addre**—The Regatta Contest—The Prize Drill—Banner Presenta tion— Fine Fruits and Vegei aM**s. Persons who are so greatly inconvenienced, and have so much to complain about for lack of Their movements in riding with the tail more profitable employment, after riding in the their ponies braided is a key-note to hostilities, pleasant steam c-»rs from Tocoi to St. Augustine, If i s a remarkable peculiarity in regard to their fifteen miles, will read the following, from which language, that they retain it, however much they can form some idea of the change within associated with other tribes, which is illustrated forty years in Florida: by the Arapahoes and Cheyennes living in close , . ... . , , , c a. iums uuiua»» i»i K e as um;ue>- k *“F' “December ,1840. proximity, indulging in freaks of fighting and of excitement „he past week. In the hrst place ^beit, yet green, “ making one’s mouth water ‘ , their° inclination dictates? and the Superior Court is n sesston which of itself t0 look at. The fancy wSrk department gav . . an inti nr nf atr*nopr< And snf»f-ps«{ . . . Our little citv has been in an unwonted state corn, tremendous tomatoes, cucumbers, cab bages, carrots, parsnips and pumpkins etc.,etc; onions i from seed) so big one could not be put i„ a half peck measure, raised by o ;r prince of market gardeners, Mr. Beck, whose flourishing gardens, in the very heart of the city, are an or nament to the town. The display of fruit was • sorely tempting, especially that from St. Simon's Island. Watermelons contrasting finely with blushing red peaches, which were, however, kept in countenance by brilliant great strawber ries. Plums almost as large as peaches—grapes The (For The Sonny South.) Daughters of our Aristocracy. Ohl CLINGING TO OLD HUSKS. BY GAGE HAMPSTEAD. “NOTICE TO TRAVELERS-8T. AUGUSTINE AND COLATA STAGE. ._ I friendship, as communicating with each other only by sym- , - bols or interpreters. Tbev inhabit the vallev of “Ihe subscriber has commenced running a j the Platte river alwavs readV tn receive presents {-K’SsrfvST-1MT*“:! Pmo ri a « c a wee \ . military escort will words ceased to echo from their lips before they a accomp y c s age going and return- are holding a council of war and making prep- mg. arc eac 1 aj,^ oo. J. Ifie subscriber arations for a descent upon anything of value assun s °' e w o may patronize this undertak- they may have discovered during their parley, ing that hu horses are strong and sound, his They eat the flesh of canines with a gusto, carriages commodious and comfortable; that w fii c h places all government rations at a dis count. none but careful and sober drivers w.ll be em ployed—also, every attention paid to their com- with them. as a mar k of friendship, tort and convenience. Passengers will be called i for when the escort is about leaving the city.” induces an influx of strangers. And as success as a lawyer necessarily presupposes intelligence, you will not wonder at the choice of a Repre sentative by the Brunswick ladies from our own ranks, of the learned profession, of which I will tell yon more anon. Court adjourned on Friday evenin immediately began the work of transformation In almost less time than it takes to describe it the metamorphosis was complete. The Temple evidence of great skillfulness in using our varied resources—our palmettoes and pines being trans formed into tasteful bats, bassets, picture frames etc. Tattings, crochet, knitting an l embroidery etc., etc. The treasures of our marshes and the when sea ' tse ^ levied upon for contributions, by the fair hands of our women—the feather work We do not deprecate that principle which leads our old aristocracy of the South to cling tenaciously to past prestige—to count over and over departed glories, and hold all it can of mind and manners pertaining to that golden time. But this principle sometimes dawdles into sickly sentimentality, which hangs upon exploded baubles that, at best, were but the vain, useless paraphernalia of people of wealth. It is difficult to learn to be poor, as much so as it is for the poor to learn to be rich. Ere we condemn, we must remember how hard it is to Their visitors are expected to partake of Wisdom, literally blossoming into a shrine - -- worthy ol i lora herself, buch wonderful gera niums and gorgeous foliage plants, spotted and striped, tinged and shaded. Such big-leaved of Mrs. H - was especially beautiful. Fans of the snowy herons and pink curlew and the more , , substantial wild turkev. The shell work of drop all at once the ways and ideas that have Misses W- and D - aid'ed and abetted as thev been foste ‘ ed for generations. XVbile the bouth- were bv the handsome and unique collections f r . ner *’ ^Pe°ple, have been heroic, selt-con- of shells and sea treasures, owned and loaned tamed and indefatigable under adversity, here and there little errors mar the haeness of their THE KIOWAS AND ARAPAHOE „ , . f ou t cu > ****** kj<xs.u wig-ac****** i n a D.und tl)A KaatiHfn) 1 v Arrrtnaprl »uu mere mue errors mar me naeness oi taeir Let those who travel here now think of the . tribes seem to have oratorical powers not pos- cannas and glossy wax plants, fairy ferns and the conduct, which open the way to still greater de security they enjoy, in comparison with the sessed by the others. The native eloquence of trailing vines; roval crimson lilies contrasting musses oi Airs. ;> maae one iancy ouesen m i viations in the future. T , # _ ’ ? hr Prill. xrith nnro orViita nf UOU1&1Q Ol OlU. AepttlDO. d ueg&ll tO ima^lH6 : •_l i _ c - comparison with early settlers who sought new homes but found these Indians has never been improved by edu- with the pure white of the callas. many lonely graves without sepulture. The cation. This floral display was in honor of our first bemiuole Indians lurked in the vicinity of St. Sa-tan-ta, a former Chief of the Kiowas, when County Fair. Fate seemed against us. An un- Augustine during all the seven years’ struggle, taken by the government for numberless depre- usual and unexpected, as well as most dtocoura- but never except to make purchases, or as pris- dations, plead his own cause with such power- ging rain-storm “set in” on Sunday, lasting oners, did they enter it, which was quite differ- ful effect that he was dubbed “ The Orator of until Thursday. We were in despair. But our ent with other settlements that they depopulated Plains.” I undismayed Fair Committee had and then destroyed. For this reason we see so There is no doubt that the Patriarchs among many older buildings here than in other Florida them prefer peace, but the young warriors are towns, among the most ancient of which is the fond of fighting. It is an inborn instinct with Escnbanico or bt. Mary’s Convent. This an- j them, like a bird for the air. cient structure stands nearest the court-house, ! We cannot imagine a life fraught with more or the Spanish Governor's palace. It was built dangers and privations than that of soldiers in for and occupied as El Escnbanico, or business search of Indians, to be found lurking with the department of the Governor. It was built of 1 missiles of destruction behind trees, grass coquina and concrete, with a tile floor, much blades, or in any covert from which they can of the material used being brought from Cuba, discharge their death-dealing weapons in real and of the most durable quality. All business or fancied security. The wild animals, driven connected with the Government was transacted by necessity, are always in readiness to pluck •* A heart for any fate.” The Court House and a beautiful oak grove, including two squares length of our “ shell road,” were enclosed in a “jiffy” by a ten foot board fence; buildings sprung up as by magic, and pens for cattle, sheep and hogs, ranged themselves apparently, flanked by coops for poultry, at an agreeable distance from the grand pavilion, where the “ speaking,” presentation of banner, and dancing were to be done. It poured in torrents on Wednesday, the day Neptune. We begau we heard the swish of water stirred by Aphro dite’s rising from the waves. Indeed, all we looked upon seemed to “ Suffer a »ea change Into something rich and strange.” In the evening, on the boards of our open air ballroom, was enacted a truly fairy-like scene, the closing act of our gay drama. The grand old oaks bore strange fruit—great lanterns and hanging lamps; and instead of swaying grey moss-gay flags of all colors, fluttered in the soft night breezes veiling the coy new moon that shown in serene maiestv in the at last clear sky. Even that prime virtue, love of pure associa tions, too often drifts into an arrogant exclusive ness that is but a base counterfeit of the com mendable instinct which teaches the pure to Shun the vile. “Evil communications corrupt good manners,” and that parent suffers from some mental or moral disorder who does not as siduously throw around his child the best asso ciations, whether of people, places or things — who does not shun, as he would some deadly poison, the slightest contact with vice. Among our old aristocracy this virtue abides, being a foundation-stone in the days of their wealth, Bonfires cast a weird and lurid light upon “ d m no "‘ ;be Jbeacon which h ey trust w,U guide the roof of sails, loaned bv our gallant Captains ‘ be “ * aloagh . of Respond. in port. Were it not that we bad hopelessly M ‘ P 8 ^ ‘ h rrn . r i ii i , ,, i 1 .* distort this virtue into one ot the most pititul transgress id all bounds, we would endeavor to „ o(nM i F a ^ , .. ,, , ,_.•»..»»!. weaknesses ot iiutuan nature! describe some ot the elegant "‘“gjte. but Thg wr?ter WM reuently thrown in clo3e conl . ‘ address by Georgia’s gifted orator, Col. Harde- field her own ‘dispite that Albany and Macon t f““r® 1 ° f y° an g man. Many a sigh and groan kept music to the vied with each other in charms and elegance, ^u h ?he best before the w 8 «^ unrelenting patter of the rain drops; however how could we discriminate, where would we be- tb tL oe!>t beforethe war. XX insome, bright, the Colonel agreed to remain over the next day. gi Q 0 r end? In the interval between showers he made, to an D To sum up my long letter in a few words— appreciative and delighted crowd, one ot his our fair was a success, and cur good neighbors characteristic speeches. It warmed our hearts j helped make it one. “Hope." her**. It was an annexed building of the palace, the bones ot the first object they see, whether ' vbe . a . "^‘ Lr boys' tell us that “Old Brunswick’ but afterwards occupied as a private residence, man or beast. Then the terrible thirst they en- until in 1852 it became church property, being ! d « re . t0 be slaked with bitter waters, which de- then purchased by Father Aubril. In 1858 stroy instead of refreshing them; the starving Bishop Yerot took charge of it, and then it was mules and horses of uncertain ages, whose flesh used only temporarily us a convent by the Sis- they have devoured like hungry dogs, and the ters of Mercy, an order of French nuns. j lrost-bitten limbs, upon whic_ they have limped The tale that is told of the hard floors being until life seemed a burden. The fate of those j for penance, where nuns had kneeled until the "’bo have preceded them is constantly in view; j brick was worn away, is only a fabrication. The their companions are found lying near the last floor was like all those laid 'in (Julia, of the best ! Indian trail with their bones bleaching or their j burnt clay tiles. Also, that the groans of un- bodies filled with arrows, according to the num- happy nuns who bad died here from too much ber present when they were killed—no warrior ' abstinence bad been beard echoing through the | satisfied until he has pierced his quivering, | arch'-s at unseasonable hours, when spiritual : bleeding flesh with a barbed point. Many of Montenegrins as Fisrliters- to hear his scathing denunciations of “ croak ers,” and we came away, gladdened by his prog nostications of “better days,” and enlivened by his spicy anecdotes and witty sallies. | — Wednesday evening, the Albany train brought Some of the most wonderful battles in history a goodly number of “ brave men and lovely wo- j have b-;en fought by these unconquerable moun- with the best before the war. j gentle-mannered, these girls were charming in their young womanhood. A melancholy inter- j est was awakened from the fact that they were I each ex-heiresses, born with golden spoons' in their mouths, and all the prospects attending heirs to fortune. Evidently, loving and refined hands had done the utmost to give them grace and mental culture. Such was the success of this home-training that they rivaled many a girl who has passed years in an expensive col- j lege. What a meed of praise should rest like a men,” to grace the occasion. Her gallant guards, j tain men. - - . , , , * , ,, . a- -• _ i in their gala dress and beautiful!! ag. gave us a 1 In 1712 a fighting force of 8,000 men, com- ; benediction upon the parents who in poverty visitants are supposed to be moving around, is a • ^ . ,1 * , l ,. / l ‘U* . ° , foretaste of our next day’s triumph, when the manded by Prince Daniela. defeated a Turkish had done so much . another intangible story with which visitors are : them in the decajed hearts and liver, of the Macon soldier s and ladies appeared. * armv 100.000strong. In 1713 the Turks return- I After a few days we were pained to hear senti- entertaiued who hanker after the mysterious. | buffaloes they have killed and then dried-a As we returaed from listening to the address, I ed to the attack with 120,000 men an 1 were again ^nts, expressed in a well-bred, gentle way, our own fine brass band was playing spirited defeated. In 1722, in 1727 and in 1732 their conn- "’bich marred our enthusiasm, and showed that No nuns died in there, as the time they occu- wound received from one of them being equally pied it was too brief for any marked mortality. 1 as total in its effects as the virus from a dissect- ixdians ‘ ing knife. . , During their stay here, efforts have been made Soiiic* of these people whose isolated existence teach them the use of breeches and boots, ‘• s concealed in mystery are herein I art Marion, t)j e practical utility of boots is of little im- tet; red with the forms ot ci .ilization, to whici port to them. Their first move, on returning their adaptability ol character contorms them West, will no doubt be to drop their government with as good a grace as the circumstances will J clothes and resume the blanket and leggings, permit. Tuat tfie.se tawny-skinned creatures ; iSilvia. have constitutions of iron there is no doubt, as music by way of heralding the gay little crafts awaiting the signal gun, to start the “ Regatta.” There were originally eight vessels, but the Pansy, from Satilla, unfortunately had her mast “ snap ” just as she was getting into position. It was a pretty sight. The broad river washed into glinting wavelets by the “ spanking breeze,” the rakish, trim little ves-el- in their try was again invaded, but these unconquerable second generation bad been handed mountaineers defeated and drove the Turks from ideas as false and deteriorating as other their borders. teachings were valuable and true. The old, In modern times there has been a constant j dead issues of a defunct aristocracy were draped warfare between the Montenegrins and their | a ’ oovl t them like loids ot crape. In the same here-i arv enemies, with alwa s the same re- scale with intrinsic virtues they weighed these su [ t * *■ j obsolete fancies. It is easy to see how, in cling- The Montenegrins are among the best shots ing to these teachings, the mould and decay of j varied new coats of paint, and flapping white in Europe. Their constant companion is a short, | a . la ded time will clog their way in the race of of h their general appearance indicates a life of fa tigue to which ease is a stranger. The exposure to which they are subjected in pursuing the wild herds that rush with the precipitancy and speed of the mountain torrent, together with the days and weeks spent with only the canopy heaven fora covering, increases their powers .ily’kjuies they retire supper less, and when game is abundant, gorge them selves to gluttony, and, like the stupid anacon da, roll tip for digestion to supplant the place of more moderation. It is the testimony of all those who have lived among the Indians, that there exists a natural feeling of opposition to civiliz ition, when not weakened by wars or overpowered by superior numbers. D; i it ever occur to us highly enlightened people, while looking at the dress of these sav ages, wrapped in their blankets, that clothing for the lower limbs was of but recent origin? ’Browsers were never worn by the Hebrews, Greeks or Romans. The idea is said to have originated with the Gauls, the source from which our fashions are now derived. The gar ment worn by the ancients was woven in one piece about twelve feet in lengtu and half the width, fastened on the right shoulder. It was secured with a girdle, and when they went long journeys, fastened in folds at the waist. This was called “girding the loins.” This seamless coat was never out of fashion and worn, if no accident haupened it, for generations. Think of a young man wearing his father’s coat, much less ins great grandfather’s ! It would be re- carded now as a synonym of extreme poverty, however rich the labile from which it was formed might be woven. Tue locality lrorn which these Indians were brought was formerly designated as the Ameri can Desert, located beyond the Arkansas river; ' ut as no remarkable barren, sandy country l as been found there, the name was changed to tie Plains. The Aborigies, found on the dis covery ol America, and those roaming through the Western wilds, are of quite difi’erent mate rial. Those on the Atlantic coast were planters— cultivators of the soil. The \\ esteru Indians range through uu area of two thousand iniies in extent, with no abiding place but the camp fires, around which they gather at night to rest after shooting the buffalo during the day, that sup plies all th-dr necessities, tent covers, clothes, bhoes and strings loi their bows; also an article of commerce for trafficking with the whites: An attornp. at a treaty with these children of nature would Lave never been productive ot any good. The most feasible plan tor the present has oeen adopted—to capture a portion of them, which will awe the remainder. Force is the only weapon to be used: they are the Ishmaelites ct the West. The names of the tribes represented here are the Chevonues. Comanches, Kiowas and Arapa hoe*. THE COMANCHES, which is the most i numerous o: any tribe now existing, have always been a terror to Texas and frontier settiers. Entire districts have been de populated by iVeui. While they exert a sleep- les.s vigilan a ov. c ti*ur own possessions sails, with pennants defiantly streaming out in : large bored rifle, in make and appearance not the very face of the wind; the far-off sound of. unlike the old fashioned military rifle, which the crews in excited preparations; the green 1 won such a victory at Buena Vista in the hands banks, lined with eager spectators: ladies in of Jeff Davis’ Mississippians. The Montene- diaphanous robes with ribbons gaily dounting grin weapon is much more accurate than that -. - in the breeze, animatedly betting gloves and ! of Mississippi, and at ranges of 200 to 300 yards they cannot afford it. Such is the case. No ^ bonbons , on ‘heir fevoritt .while gentlemen /, i> certain .death io man or beast when held by youc.- man trying economize can afford tn , -fi,. vo in exerted* tones, declaring now this, : one of .these, sharpsiiooting mountaineers, marry, at least, a young lady in the city. Her now that boat “is ahead,” or “ is creeping ” It was abaS day’for the Tuikis army corps tastes aad ideas are formed in a home of luxu- ! nnnn the other. The larger the stakes, the when they entered the gloomy passes of the Country Girls for Wives* Young men in our cities engaged in business, with a small capital, or in position-; with small salary, wish homes of their own and domestic happiness, but they think, and with reason, too, . upon ry, and to come down to housekeeping with but more intense the interest. The Betsy came out victor, revenging herself upon her gallant conqueror of last year, the \ l'ouili? Lady's Plaill, Simple Dl’eSS* Bessy-.Wty It is suggested that her good luck _ 1 may be accounted for by her being sailed bv Now we begin to have an idea oi what a plain. one of our gallant and handsome city fathers ! The tub race did not take place, much to the disappointment of the multitude at large. On Tharsday, the prize drill of the compe ting companies took place. As the Albany Guards had to leave that night, the Macon fyingly succinct aad clear, and we have pasted Guards also drilled, but a shower coming up, it ! it up for future use as a standard in determining rning to i whether any feminine dress is“simpie” or“rich.” one servant, no carriage, and the many' other | inconveniences are euengh to discourage her for life, and instead of the smiles a happy wife should wear, are frowns of the darkest hue. But, young man, you can have a happy, and right willing little woman if you wili. The country is full of rosy-cheeked, healthy young ladies, to whom the Lome you could give them would be a perfect paradise. The country girl would be as congenial a companion as the city belle; some of them are better educated, and their good com mon sense truly surprising. They know how to work and how work should be done, are strong and healthy, and fully as good looking. If the little airs and graces of the fashionable woman are any addition, point them out, she will not be slow in acquiring them. Unlike her city sister, the country girl is not wholly engrossed within herself. Her thoughts and cares are for o'hers — taking ctre of the children, easing the burdens of the mother, adding comfort and sun shine to the household, she has plenty of time for play- sixty, made forty-eight points, closely challenged ry except eer-rings. Any young lady disregard ing the piano, fancy work, oil painting and . by tue Floyd Rides. . Where each company de- ing these regulations will not be aiiowe : to ap- reading and besides doing ber own dress- t served a banner, it really grieved the ladies to pear p.t commencement.” making and millinery work. Young men, take j assign their banner to one. this advice; start out in the country this sum- i After the driii, the ladies and their repre- mer, court and marry a country girl. There are I sentative—than whom Georgia presents no fitter plenty of them; you can take your choice. Court I champion, or more siivery-tonguedspokesman— her the same as the city lady, judging of her “.Judge Jno L. Harris, were assigned positions qualifications and if her tastes agree and are j on the grand pavilion. The soldiers formed a life, and less favored ones will distance them in reaching the goal—success. The blood in their veins they had been taught was so blue that none might approach them fa miliarly who had not the same royal rights of name, manners, etc., etc. They weighed people by such false measures as occupation, dress, as well as name. Merit could not save Mr. Brown from their cool, patronizing politeness, since he had compromised his social position by becom ing a house-painter, for which, indeed, nature had seemed to tit him. As to Miss Jones, who, rather than beg, steal, or live on the bounty of friends, chose a little shop for her abode and the needle to win her bread, she might be simple dress for a lady is. The la ly principal • known in a business way, but almost ignored ot a Young Ladies’ Seminary in Tennessee has on the street. Yet our dear girls, despite this be^a made a specific chart for the government foolish pride, aiv very poor, and moreover do of her sweet girl gradu ites in their costuming dainty embroidery, wax work, and other light for the commencement day exercises. It is grati-j jobs, which they sell on the sly! All this is Black Mountains. was determined to wait until next mor resume the exercises. At ten o'clock the Macon Cadets, with an assurance prophetic of success, resumed ttie | contest, followed by the gallant veterans, the FioydRifl.es. Notwithstanding a most inopportune shower interrupting the drill, it was soon over, and the judges (old war soldiers) declared in favor of the than the Macon Cadets, who, out of a possible score of bouquet, The mandate runs; “The young ladies are to dress in white, and the material is to be muslin, tarlatan, or its equivalent. No trimmings per mitted except when made of the same material as the dress. Lace, silk and satin expressly pro hibited. No satin or silk sashes, and no train over ten inches in length. No sleeves shorter Ibow. No flowers, except a brooch ad as dressing for the hair. No jewel- congenial with vour own. Call hollow square (or three sides of one ratheri. The commanding Mrs. 0., the stateiy Miss N., 211 Loll- the piquanf Mrs. B , and the charming Miss S., supported by a bevy of lovely young demoiseUes. grouped around their representative, made a tit- thev for Cotton Factories isiana. That cotton is still King in the rich southwest and the farmers find it their interest to cultivate this article, is shown in the following extract from a Louisiana letter. Tie low, fertile lands of those states are best adapted for the produc- ; Gordon, and also to Gov. Colquitt, “a non of the staple as our thinner and more up- , so ldier and a good man.” land soils are suited to raising grains and fruits. All this talk about home economy, home pro ducts and industry is sheer nonsense; our farm ers are as saving and industrious as any, and we produce at home as large a proportion of what we consume as any wheat or corn growing sec tion West or North. Cotton is our staple, and the only basis on which we can rely for adv■ - ' .'-iT enable us to increase our production, cbuV qrently, we have to give it our special atttention:but our gardens and our poultry yards are as well stocked as is necessary for our wants, and milk and butter are plentiful almost to a waste. What we want are farctories, to leave in our midst the profits of our staple; factories which would give employment to all the non-pro ducer.-; women and children. If factories are too costly, we want an addi- Scene3 in a Chiness Theatre-A Warlike Drama. Processions of "supers" with banners of differ ent culors, according to the party tnsy belong to, pa-se-1 up and down the stage. Princes magnifi cently arrayed in gilt cuirasses aud velvet boots, and accoutred with iiugr <:, .ivers aud broad stiff’, piitors ol stone. necessary to keep up the respectability which is forever threatening to crumble to pieces, for Poverty is a sarrv jade who will assert her wants aad woes. No hands prop up these silly ideas, like those of the dear lady mother who grieves in secret over the hardships that befall her girls. •Sue toils unremittingly until her eyes ache and her hands are brown and hard, sacrificing many a comfort to foster the selfishness she may live to deplore. How these failures and others similar, mar the fresh young spirits, that would thrive so freely on wholesome, hearty moral fare! So subtle, aud permeating are vanity and pride, that these souls may find them an over-growth, over-shadowing loftier emotions, even in the far away years of their lives. Let our people who belong to this class—and the number is not small—drop the shackles that bind them in slavish chains, and grapple bravely with the new issues upon them! Look onward and upward,iest in your backward wistful glances become, like Lot’s yearning wife, veritable Sieze ali opportunities, and be belts, and with their face- painted red aud black, kept blowing into their beards to indicate the vi- ting body guard to the beautiful banner awarded oleuce of their ansrer. insulted each other in the Macon Cadets. Judge H. made an appro priate and ornate address, paying most eloquent and graceful tributes to “our Bayard,” Gen. brave tion to our gins, by which each planter will be are constantly maxing predatory incursions ena Lled to spin bis cotton and ship it in yarn, upon their nei ;bbors- rhe Bex as Ringers uc- ,\ny genius can make a fortune, who will invent qnired the gr it skill ot whicn we saw such a spinning Jack cheap enough to come with- Ireqr.ent exhibits during the war in spending a j n the means of any moderate planter, so portion of each my skirmishing with these In- that it can be set up in a gin house. The Cle- dians. They are both bold and warlike, with a ment’s attachment may do, but it costs too much, liotue on the grassy plains, whose kingdom is va nt to re-establish in our homes the anti- con iuest, his tujone a horse, upon which when quated spinning wheel, only it should be run once s ated, witt his arrows^and lasso, he ac- by steam or horse power, i suppose our mer- coffee'pot (of which we are proud, as a home in- knowledges no prowe.-s hut ueatu. -uore loan cuants would just as soou sell yarn as lint cot- vention), which possesses among its wondrous three hundred years ago, v eb r* i iscv veiet, t0I , capacities that of retaining—according to a they Lau only dogs tor the s s , c ’ . countryman—all the ammonia! of the coffee, horses Dever having been_u-e __ g ; .. As officer who had lo-t his hand by a grape The Irish potatoes would have induced an A handsome young gentleman, whose name escaped me (bull think it was Patterson; of Macon, made a happy little speech ot acceptance for the Cadets. Mrs. Cooper in presenting the flag made a softly-spoken remark, which, judging’by the pleased expression of the standard-bearer, merit ed a more extended hearing. After the presentation, an “excursion to Cumberland ” followed in quick succession. As I was unable to accompany it, this must be left to another and more fortunate scribe. Although the season appeared scarcely favor able for a line display of vegetables—it being late for early spring, and too soon for fall gardens—still it was surprisingly good. Mr. Cowper, our gentleman farmer <as much at home in the garden as in the council cham ber) could certainlynot be Itdit.iJ in the dis play of vegetables. One specimen of beet- alone measured and weighed—I am afraid tofc say how much, but for the ladies’ sake will illus trate by saying it could not possibly be put in the band box of a fashionable bonnet, being in size and shape like the large iron tea kettle of a “ family size ” stove. A propos of stoves, Mr. Hoyt, our inventive hardware merchant, exhibited a fine cooking range, called the Brunswick. Also his farnou: and met iu single combat with mace and lance. They bounded in turn like tigers ur acrobats over their adversary's head, aud broke off in the midst of their encounters to drink a cup of tea brought to them by a servant in ordinary modern attire, •d ie of them suddenly gave vent to a shrill cry, like the crow of a cock, and then the audience, usuiby so apathetic, warmed a- it were by the^e various feats; the glitter of lances and battle-axes, and the waving of multitudinous banners, began to exclaim, - ilao, had” iu sign of approbation. The actors, despite tlieir strauge and conventional style, are not devoid of talent, but the abseDee of sceaery ana proptrtie- necessitates having re course to some singular maneuvers. If a war rior wishes to mount his steel, he takes several strides in a majestic manner, lifts his right foot from the ground, and swings itis leg over the back of an imaginary animi Tue audience un derstand from this that he is now in the saddle, and when he switches the air with a stick they know that he has started off’ full gallop. A se- vere-looking old man, broken down by age, a 1 vances, holding in either haud a square of canvas on which is painted a wheel. This signifies that the Emperor his arrived in his chariot. An up right mandarin, unappreciated by his sovereign, flies in desperation to a wood. His mother fal lows him. carrying in front of her a canvas repre sentation of a rock, which, after having expressed her sorrows in soag. she deposits in a corner. The son. on his part, resffves ta set fire to tie for est. and to avenge himself iu Chinese fashion by committing suicide. A resinous tor,h is brought to him, and he lights it. thereby giving the audi ence to understand that the forest is ou tire. Ke next brandishes the torch and blackens his face with the smoke. Tne mother utters shrieks; but not frightened at the work that is humble, for others will come who w ill use your discarded chances, and thereby step upward, tilling the places you have lost, and which you refused to win again. It matters not what you think of yourselves, or others think of you -after all, you are unworthy scions of a noble race if you are not found honest, true and willing to work in the great Present, in whatever way Providence opens before you. Bacon, after be had tro l the way of earthly honor, and enjoyed all the satisfaction which high office can impart, ha> left ns his solemn assurance that great place brings no happiness. In this judgment all those who are born to lofty positions will concur. “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.” whether it be the gem- weighted diadem bauble of Eugenie worn as p;rt of a glittering pageant, or the sterner dia dem which, on the brow of the Czar, denotes the absolute sovereignly of a hundred million of people. Were it not for the excitement of pursuit, and the enchantment which the imagi nation throws around things in the distance, office would not be highly prized. Of happi ness, the farmer, whose fields, smiling beneath his tending care, give promi-e of abundant har vest, and around whose fireside sweet Peace sits enthroned, has a larger share than the mightiest monarch to whose faintest utterings distant nations listen in awe. Plunder is what they live for, and trophies what they fight for. It to considered by them --^was a cruel ball which deDrived bugs and grasshoppers, could thev have been • disregarding them he opeus'ais mouth, biies as it disgraceful to return to camps yiptF-^ uea. , of hig han ,,_ . A uobie oall> madauli 3a ‘ id he seen by our Western farmers. ’ , were at the flame, and falls, supposed to be re iuc- >o glory awaits them, or words » e3S -fur it bore away the palm.” One contributor made use of a very ingenous ed to something liks a cinder.—[London Society. tneir reception. - - contrivance to show the relative size of the pota- i_-t-n JLht Arao loot is in^ri !ircti6 | i« 1 be toot of &q • » •*« ^ * ,,•»•» i-v • • \ z ■ •> i *v CHEYENNES. Enztishman is short and fleshy tha; of a French toes grown m one hl11 bv a ' sba P ed bos one A statistical Parisian boot n»ker has recently These have a rude system of representing * i onr . nd slim- that of a Scotchman la r <r* and yard long, six inches wide t .pering to one eighth given American ladies the distinction ot fiaving their ideas bv picture-writing, which maybe;.. , g B g , of an inch. the smallest teet by nature among their sex, and -traced up to the^highest tvpe, of communica- ’ lc ’ a 0 .. L ' and s ff ua re, and I cannot give the measurement of the mam- from them he ascends in the order of Spanish, (ting thought by letter writing. In this manner tnat 01 mn ualian sma u and ptump. moth turnips, squash, be ins etc., nor the giant Italians, Russians, and English to the Germans. A Fallen King.—That fussy and some what no torious person, familiarly known as “Col. Jack Wharton of New Orleans, lately appointed by Mr. Hayes Unite 1 Sta'es Marshal, his been signally complimented by the unurowue i king of Louisiana Radicalism, 8. B. Packard. Wharton has been charged with assisting to break up the Packard Legislature, aud inis is.the way the ex-king writes to h:s prosperous former subject: “Y’ou weje faith ful to the Republican pa>-ty and loyal to me!” Loyal is good. During the late war that mon archical word crept into our democratic-republican vocabulary, and erew into common use. It ts time to banish it: and now. since Packard has used it, let us all be as disloyal to the word as possible. If your hands cannot be usefully employed, attend to the cultivation of the mind. INSTINCT PRINT