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it did not cause him to falter for a moment in the path of duty. His aim was the honor ot his country and the happiness of his fellow citizens ; and those who could find it in their hearts to har bour such dark suspicions against his patriotism and integrity, know not the man. No sooner was our independence achieved than be convinced the world of the purity of his mo tives and the high aim that had ever been the cherished object of his heart. At the termina tion of the revolutionary war, the army was in a most deplorable situation. It had been badly clad and worse paid ; and, in this condition, was about to he disbanded without any provision whatever. We cannot be surprised that this state of affairs should have aroused the indignation of those who had made such sacrifices, and stifled for a moment the flame that had shone with so pure a light—it was but momentary however. — The idea of royalty had not become unfamiliar to many. The unwarrantable neglect of Con gress was calculated to shake their confidence in the stability and justice of the representatives of the people. Inflammatory addresses were circula ted, meetings called, and one of the prime movers went so far as to intimate to Washington that it was only for him to say a word, and the armv would, at the point of the bayonet, invest him with regal power. He shrunk with indignation and amazement from such a proposition. He saw, at a glance, the fearful brink upon which his an cient comrades in arms stood. His moral energy was again arosad. He appealed to their patriot ism—reminded them of their common dangers, sufferings and triumphs; and pointed them to rich blessings that would eventually crown the trials and sacrifices they had endured. The storm was hushed—the spirit of the revolution again burst forth in all its glory, and exhibited to the world the sublime spectacle of moral power subduing that which glittering bayonets and thundering artillery could never have accomplished. Concluded in our next. mis©m&& a h $ o u s. A SUMMER NIGHT IN GREECE. It is indeed a wonderful tiling a summer's night in Greece, or rather the space between the setting and the rising sun; for it cannot be called night where there is no darkness, no chilling dews, no sleep. People sleep during the hot languid hours of the day and they are thankful to wake, that they may revive under the delicious influence of the faint night-breezes, so mild, so soft, that they seem to be but the gentle breathing of the earth in its slumber; we cannot call it night, but yet it is not day, though the whole heavens are glowing with the intense brightness of the great stars, hanging so motionless in the unfathomable depths of dark unclouded blue, and the very air is filled with the light from innumerable meteors shooting to and fro. It is not day, for there is a solemn, a profound repose, which day could never know; the very spirit of rest seems to go forth over the earth, hushing not only winds and waves, but causing every leaf on the sombre olive tree or green myrtle-bush to lie still, as though spell bound; and the starlight, radiant as it is, has a softness which tempers all on the wide spreading landscape, that might be harsh or abrupt in a more glaring light. Wherever it may be seen, a calm summer’s night is assuredly one of the most beautiful things in nature ; but there is something peculiar in the influence it has on the mind in Greece, which I have no where else experienced ; there is such purity in the sky, the air, the light, such a holy tranquility on all around, that the strife of human life seems suddenly stilled, the fire of human passion quenched, and the most perturbed of spirits could not fail to partake some what of so intense a rest. THE GORDON LADDIES. John Gordon, who died near Turriff, Banff shire, some time ago, had attained the age of one hundred and thirty-two. All the travellers who chanced to call at the neighboring inn of Turriff were uniformly directed by the landlady, Mrs. Wallace, to the cottage of the patriarch, “ where they wad see,” she used to say “ the ablest man i’ Banffshire —ay, or in a’ the warld.” Among the visitors one day, about the close of harvest, was a young Englishman, who, coming up to the door of the cottage accosted a venerable looking man employed in knitting hose, with, “so my old friend, can you see to knit at your advanced pe riod of life? One hundred and thirty-two is tru ly a rare age.” “ Deil’s the man ! it’ll be my grandfather ye’re seeking—l’m only seventy three—ye’ll find him round the corner o’ the hous.” On turning round the corner, the stran ger encountered a debilitated old man, whose whitened locks bore testimony to his having long passed the meridian of life, and whom the stran ger at once concluded to be John Gordon himself. “You seem wonderfully fresh sir, for so old a man ? I doubt not you have experienced manv vicisitudes in the course of your very lorn* life.’’ “What’s your wull, sir ?” inquired addressed, whose hearing was somewhat impaired. The observation was repeated. “O ye,ll be wanting my father , I reckon—he’s i’ the yard there!” The stranger now entered the garden, where he at last found the venerable old man busily employed in digging potatoes, and humming the battle of Harlaw. “ I have had some trouble in finding you, friend, as I succes sively encountered your grandson and son, both of whom 1 mistook for you ; indeed they seem as old as yourself. Tour labor is rather hard tor one of your advanced age.” “It is,” replied John; “but I’m thankfu’ that I’m able for’t, as the laddies , puir things, are no very’ stout, now!” Glasgow Railway Journal . MODEL HOUSES. The exporting of Model Houses to foreign countries has been the fashion lately. They take to pieces and are put together again like a Chi nese puzzle. They have, likewise, the advantage of being packed in a very small compass. A gentleman who went to California this year as sured us he had his drawing-room in his trunk, the parlor in his portmanteau, the attic in his car pet-bag, the kitchen in his hat-box, and the scul lery in his coat pocket. A contractor has sent us the* following specifications : A Model Lodging-House —This has been ar ranged upon the plan of lodging-houses in cities. The house is made to contain as many roome as possible. Cupboards are fitted up as bedrooms, and beds are ingeniously concealed in piano-for tes, side-boards, and chests of drawers. Two keys have been sent to every lock—one for the use of the lodger, and the other for the landlady. The pantry is small, as it has been found that nothing ever keeps in a lodging-house pantry lon ger than a day. A large pump is also fitted up in the cellar. The most singular thing is, that for the number of rooms in this Model House there is only one bell, which communicates with the drawing room ; the other rooms have bells, only all the wires are broken. One mustard-pot, one coal-scuttle, one dish cover, one teapot, one pair of sugar-tongs, have been sent out as furni ture. A long list of “extras,” as charged here, has also been sent out. It includes boot-cleaning, attendance, towels, and the use of a Britannia fork and spoon. A big cat accompanies this Model House; it has a very broad back, so as to be able to bear all the broken things that, in a lodging-house, are always put upon it. A Model Theatre. —This theatre is like most theat res, half of the seats being so uncomfortably arranged that the spectator cannot see, and the other half, that he cannot hear. A French Dictionary, and a complete set of “La France Dramatique,” have been sent out with the Model. — Punch. A Confirmed Habit. —A gentleman of excel lent habits and very aimiable disposition —was so unfortunate as to have a wife of a very different character—in short one that would get beastly drunk ; being in the company of a few intimate friends one evening, one of them remarked to him, that if she was his wife—since all other things had failed —he would frighten her in some way so that she would quit, and proposed the fol lowing method : that some time, when dead drunk, she should be laid into a box shaped like a coffin, and left in that situation until her drunken fit should be over and consciousness restored. A few evenings after, the lady being in a proper state, the plan was put into execution, and after the box lid was properly secured, the party be fore alluded to, watched each in turn, to witness the result. About daylight next morning the watcher hearing a movement, laid himself down beside the box, when her ladyship, after bumping her head a few times was heard to say, “ Bless me ! why ! where am I ? ” the outsider replied in sepulchral tone, “Madam your dead, and in the other world.” A pause ensued ; the lady again enquired, “ Where are you ? ” “Oh, I’m dead too,” said he. “ Can you tell me how long I’ve been dead?” “About three weeks.”— “ How long have you been dead ? ” “ Four months.” “Well, you’ve been here so much longer than I have, can't you tell me where I can get a little gin? ” The Retort Uncourteous. —On a recent oc cesion, a large company consisting entirely of Englishmen, was assembled at an inn in Birming ham, and the conversation was proceeding freely till interrupted by the entrance of a gaberlunzie, who, in a broad Scottish dialect, requested alms, which was refused, on the ground that England was overrun with Irish and Scottish paupers, “Why don’t you stay at home,” said one of the company, “ sure there’s very few English in your country ? ” “ Atweel,” replied Sawney, “ there’s wheens o’ English in Scotland too. I could name places whar there’s may be mair than ye imagine.” “That’s out of your power,” replied another of the Sassenachs; “there are towns south of the Tweed that contain thousands of Scotchmen, while but a paltry tithe of Englishman are to be found in the length and breadth of your country.” “You speak rather fast,” replied the cautious Caledonian; “there’s a place ayont Glasgow you’re ca’ed Baunockburn, whar twenty or thirty thousand English ha’e lain very quietlvfor many a year.” It is difficult to describe the effect that this rebuff had on the whole meeting. National prejudice, however, being thrown aside, a sub scription was entered into, and the venerable gab erlunzie left the house with 2os of the current coin of the realm. Why is a window eash like a man with the rheumatism ? Because it is full of pains. A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY. SAVANNAH, THURSDAY APRIL 26, 1849. PREMIUMS. The following premiums will be awarded on the first of May to the successful competitors. To the Masonic Lodge having the greatest number of sub scribers to our paper at that time, ten copies wiU bo given gratuitously for one year. To the Odd Fellows Lodge, the same. To the Division of Sous of Temperance, the same. AGENTS. Mr. J. M. Boardman is our Agent for Macon. Mr. S. S. Box for Rome. Mr. Robt. E. Seyle for the State of South Carolina. E'p* The Band will play in Oglethorpe Square This After noon, and in St. James’ Square on Monday Afternoon. CHIT CHAT. Being a friend of the family, we shall, as often as leisure hours will permit, discourse a little on family subjects and duties, and the pleasures and attractions ol a well ordered and regulated family. The endearing charms of home, are made up of little things, and no wife who wishes to make a pleasant home for him who has sworn to love, cherish, and protect her, and who in order to accomplish his task is many times obliged to battle manfully with adverse circumstances, and in his intercourse with the world find more to perplex, annoy, and irritate than to afford him pleasure—will fail to attend to them. How little does it cost a wife to meet her husband with a smiling, pleasant face, on his return from the labors of the day ; and how dear and cherished is that home where all is peace, and quiet, and order! Where the confusion, strife and bustle of business is shut out, and the physical and mental en ergies find that repose so necessary to fit him for the occupa tions of the coming day. And how disheartening is it for him to be met with a clouded brow and the jarring voice of complaint ; no peace, no quiet, no order; where everything is confusion and border, and nothing thought of except the imaginary or foolish wants of her who swore to love, honor, and obey him, who “ breasts the waves and braves the storm.” As we observed at the commencement of this article, the attractions of home are made up of little things, and wc shall take occasion to say a few more words on the subject in some future number. In the meantime we would suggest a little consideration of the subject by all who wish to make home attractive. Perhaps some of our lady readers could give a receipt for it; if they can, and will send it to us, we will pub lish it with pleasure. THE VERY LATEST. By telegraph, from New York, we learn that Whiskey is quiet, and we are glad to hear it, for it kicks up considerable fuss in these diggins, occasionally, if not oftener. * An absent minded man in a Barber’s shop the other day, took up a towel, after being shaved, and perused it some fifteen minutes, thinking it one of the morning papers, and did not discover his mistake until he tried to tear off a corner to light his cigar. Why is the profession of a parson sooner learned than that of a doctor ? Because it is easier to preach than to practice. Why is the city of Savannah like a chess board ? Because it is full of squares. NEW PUBLICATION. Confidential Disclosures , by Alphonse de Lamartine, author of the History of the Girondists, &c., scc., translated from the French, &c. New York, Harper & Brothers, and D. Ap pleton &c Cos. We had this work in the hands of a gentleman to translate lor our paper, and it had been partially executed when we perceived by an advertisement in the Literary World that it would be published North. We recommend it to our readers. Both editions are for sale by Mr. John M. Cooper, THE NEEDLE-WOMAN'S FRIEND SOCIETY. Through the kindness of the Lady Managers we have been furnished with the following synopsis of the operations of this admirable institution: The Society has been in operation two months; in that time futy-seven applicants for work have been constantly sup plied. Six hundred and sixteen garments, and other articles have been made. Sixteen dollars and seventy-five cents re ceived for articles made up by the Society, and sold, and one hundred and five dollars, thirteen cents paid for work. These are encourging results, when it is considered the asso ciation has but fairly commenced operating,doubtless its sphere of usefulness will greatly enlarge, and it behooves all who are able, to contribute whatever influence they possess to the furtherance of this benevolent enferprize. The noble prin ciple which actuates the disinterested and clear-sighted founders of this institution, should meet with many who are willing to practice its requirements, for it is charity—not in the sense of alms-giving, which generally for the recipient possesses a depressing character—but in that higher sense in which it is eminently “twice blessed”—blessing the givers by the cultivation of that principle in use which assimilates to our great exemplar who is “ LOVE,” and blessing the re ceivers, whilst enjoying its benefits, in the consciousness that they are not placed in an humbling position, but render back a full equivalent in their services for the advantages afforded. SAVANNAH FEMALE ASSYLUM. Who will not give Some portion of his ease, his blood, his wealth, For others’ good, is a poor, frozen churl Joanna Baillie. This week hns been prolific with anniversaries of Charitable Societies, and among them all there is none more pleasing to ourselves than the Assylum for Female Orphans. The exhi bition on Tuesday afternoon was gratifying to all present.— The happy countenances of the children, glowing with health expressed their comfortable condition more plainly than lan guage can portray. Their recitations was very creditable to the teacher, Mr. Sheftall. Through the munificence of a merchant of our city a splendid bathing apparatus has been placed in one of the bae ment rooms, which is alike creditable to the donor and ar chitect Mr. D.L. Cohen, and will tend much to the health and comfort of the children. Judging by external appearances it is the best managed institution of the kind we have ever visited—„ it is an honor to our city and the ladies under whose manage ment it flourishes. STOCKWELL S PANORAMA OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. Although, having never travelled the vaUey of the Mississippi, we are unable to speak “ ex cathedra ” as to the accuracy 0 f the views purporting to be taken from this river, we are as sured of their truth from that verisimilitude to nature, by which artists at once decide, whether or not in any picture she has been directly consulted, even did not the “ concurring testimony of many conversant with the mighty Father of Waters” satisfy as to this fact. Many laudatory notices of the immense undertaking have appeared, and the public expectation excited to no small de gree ; we are free to confess that common justice has not been done by the press ; the whole style and character of the work being superior to the praises that have been bestowed upon it. We believe there are few witnesses of this Panorama who will not acknowledge that the effect produced, is precisely s milar to that experienced when gliding gently along gotno pleasant stream, and gazing upon the varied phazes the shore assumes in passing. So perfect was this allusion, that with us, it was with difficulty, and by a mental effort but tempo rarilly dispelled. This is no small merit in an exhibition; but secondary to its goodness as a work of art, which reveals the artist to be an accomplished painter. One, who whilst nevor sacrificing the truthfulness of nature, has by adroitly seizing favorable accidents, redeemed the exhibition from that monot ony which would have attended the production of a less tal ented artist. The varying changes of day and night—die clear atmosphere, and tne fog veiled landscape—the slumber ing moonlight and the lurid storm—the variety of water-craft —the extremely bold and masterly depicting of the steam boats in collision or wrecked, these are so many evidences that the painter has not only the skill to execute, but that poetic conception which enhances the most prosy incidents. The view of the deserted Nauvoo, distinctly, yet solemnly drawn against the sunset sky, so happily in keeping with the subject, is alone worth the visit. The modest)’ of the exhibitors is also highly gratifying, and must create for them much esteem. Mr. Weston we re gard as a pleasing raconteur , and taking the affair altogether we assure those who have not yet witnessed this exhibition that they certainly fail to secure for themselves a most de lightful gratification. We have seldom if ever seen more brilliant or fashionable audiences than have assembled at the Theatre during the past week. On Monday evening, at the opening of the doors, a vast crowd soon filled the dress circle , and the second tier was soon radient with fashion and beauty ; while “ upper-ten dom” had a full representation in the Parquette—also among the audience were most of our Revered Clergy, und their families, spicely intermingled with grave judges, lawyers, &c, At the request of many families, the exhibition will bo con tinued throughout the week. THE LAST CONCERT OF THE SABLE MELODISTS. Quite an enlivening scene took place nt the last concert of the Melodists, a prize of a Silver Cup had beei offered for the best Conumdrum, the competition for which, considering the short time afforded, was considerable; bat the audience were pretty unanimous in the opinion, that ‘ Bones” was better entitled to it than any of the compititors and tendered it to him, which he declined. The committee awarded the cup to tho author of the first of the following: Why are Professors Foans and Ward like living skeletons? Because they are reduced to skin and bones. Why is a lobster like the King that judged Paul? Because he is a gripper. (Aggrippa.) Why is a newly opened dry goods store like an alarm of fire ? Because it sets the bell(e)s a going. NINETY-NINTH ANNIVERSARY UNION SOCIETY. SAVANNAH, APRIL 23, 1849. The Society celebrated its 99th Anniversary this day At 12 o’clock. M., the Society proceeded to the Protestant Lu theran Church, where the Annual Address was delivered by the Rev. A. J. Karn. The Society then returned to its Hall and had submitted to them the Annual Report of the Presi dent. Tho following resolutions were read and adopted, to wit: By Wm. H. Bulloch, Esq., seconded by Thomas Purse, Esq.— • Resolved , That the thanks of this Society are tended to tho Rev. A. J. Karn, for his appropriate and eloquent address pro nounced at this Anniversary, and that he be requested to fur nish a copy thereof to be placed in the archives of this Society. Resolved , That the thanks of this Society an? tendered to the Trustees of the Protestant Lutheran Congregation for the use ot their Church on this, our 99th Anniversary. By A. Minis, Esq., seconded by B. Snider, Esq Resolved , That a Committee of four be appointed in con junction with the Stewards, to make the necessary arrange ments for the Centennial Celebration of this Society. The President appointed as such Committee, Tie following gentlemen, viz: Benjamin Snider, Thomas Purse, Joseph S. Fay and William H. Bulloch, Esqs. The following offeers were re-elected for the ensuing year, viz: Solomon Cohen, President. John W. Anderson, Vice President. Edward G. Wilson, Secretary. Robert H. Grif fin and Abraham Minis, Stewards. The President appointed the following Board of Manager*, viz: Benjamin Snider, John Murchison, Wm. H. Bulloch, David Bell, N. B. Knapp. Five new members were admitted. The Society adjourned. EDWARD G. WILSON, Secretary. TO As hour by hour some opening flow’ret shows The wealth of loveliness sweet gpring has brought, O, thus to thee may every day disclose Bright hopes fulfilled, — with joys most richly fraoght \