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Such children as the sweet little girl mentioned j
in the following touching incident liom a Boston ]
paper, are indeed ‘jewels.” And in such a mould
we hope the women of America may long be
formed.
“ A half score or more of Irish women have j
lately taken stands at the Park street corner ol ,
the Mali, where, with a few oranges and other
fruit placed upon some temporary table or box,
they remain from morning until night, periiaps (
clearing by their small sales from one to two slid- ,
lings per day. They are mostly old women who ,
can do nothing else for a living, and are patron- (
ized more from charity than from the tempting
appearance of their goods. One day last week
one of those old women became quite ill from ex
posure to the sun aud probably for want of proper .
nourishment, and was forced to leave her stand
and seat herself against the iron railings of the
Common, in the shade. A little bright-eyed girl
or thirteen summers, saw her limp to the spot, and
also observed the anxious eve of the old woman
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directed towards her little store of oranges, nuts
and candy. “ Never mind those (ma’am,” she
said, “ I’ll go and sit there till you are better, and
sell for you.”
“ The little miss, dressed with much taste and
richness, with an air that indicated most unmis
takeablv the class to which she belonged, sat
down upon the rough box behind the Irish wo
man’s stand, assuming all the importance of a
young saleswoman. She had never sold any
thing before in her life, but the people began to
stop and wonder what it meant to see the fair,
and beauofui child in that singular position. —
The story was soon told by the bv-standers, who
had only to point to the poor woman. In n mo
ment every one was seized with a very extraordi
nary desire for an orange, a handful of nuts or
some candy, and our little beauty could hardly
serve them fast enough. Many utterly refusing
any change, gave her ninepence, a dime, or six
pence for a penny’s worth of nuts or candy. It
was all accomplished very quickly, though the
little girl was somewhat disconcerted, and had to
be encouraged by a whisper now and then, from
one who need not be named, for she was not ac
customed to a crowd.
“ The table was soon swept, and we saw her
pass her tiny hands, full of silver, to the poor wo
man, who thus realized treble the value of hei
smallstock, and called on all thesants in the cal
ender to bless the kind-hearted child.”
Transplanting Trees. — We find in the Utica Ga
zette, facts showing that it is not necessary to se
lect small trees for transplanting in order to en
sure their growth. Large trees may be as suc
cessfully planted as small ones. The mode and
result of an experiment, made by Messrs. Pome
roy aud Dutton, of Utica, are thus given ; Those
gentlemen transplanted trees, comprising maples,
elm, beech, etc., some thirty feet in height, which
were transplanted without being shorn of any of
their branches. The process of removal was as
follows : In the fall, before the frost, a trench was
dug around the trees selected from ten to fifteen
feet in diameter, and the roots severed. In the
winter, when the ground had become solid from
freezing, the trees were pulled out by the aid of
oxen and levels, with the mass of earth firmly at
tached to the roots. They were then transported
erect on a strong sled, built for the purpose, and
set out.
These trees grew in open land, a mile and a
halt from the city. They put on their foliage last
spring as if wholly unconscious that they were
still in their native soil, and the enterprising gen
tlemen who undertook this unusual course are re
warded with shade trees which by the old prac
tice it would have required twenty years to pro
d uce.
Two Landlords. —The folio win cr anecdote is
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very current in Aberdeen and Bauff shires, and
whether strictly true or not, gives an excellent
illustration of the character of the two noble indi
viduals introduced :
The Duke of Richmond, one of the best of land
lords for enterprising tenants, dislikes smallhold
ings upon his estates, and, as the leases of the
crofters expire, he adds their few acres to the
neighboring farm. The Earl ofFife is of the very
opposite disposition. Nothing delights him more
than to see the curling smoke from the little cotta
ges on the road-side, as he sweeps through his
estates. His factor complained of the number of
persons from the Duke of Richmond’s estates re
questing a cow’s meat and a small cottage. His
lordship, of course, desired him to supply them,
and to send none away. At last those applica
tions became so numerous that the Earl desired hist
factor to write to the Duke that he would greatly
oblige “by not putting out the poor men’s fires
faster than Lord Fife could light them.” Itissaid
that this intimation had the desired effect, as the
uncultivated hills, with a little cottage, have been
set apart by those who choose, of the outgoing
small holders.— Daily News .
How to roast Apples. —Scoop out the core with
out cutting quite through, fill the hollow with
fresh butter and moist sugar, and let them roast
in a slow oven ; when done, serve them up with
the syrup.
THE BANKRUPTCY OF ENGLAND.
At the late “ Peace Congress ” in Pari, Mr. S.
Gurney, son of the great Gurney whose word was
law among the bankers and bill-brokers of Eng
land, said that England could not go on long in
her present course, without bankruptcy; 5”
her means in times of prosperity were barely suffi
cient to sustain tier very expensive government
and pay the interest on her national debt, and
that her people could be taxed no higher, and that
the first season of adversity would bring the crisis.
The London Times, certainly good authority
upon English finance, says that Mr. Gurney s
opinion ought to be decisive, for bis knowledge
and experience enable him to understand thecase,
and his habits of thought and action, for he is a
Quaker, exclude all suspicion of rashness. In
short, the London Times says ditto to Mr. Gur
ney. The Quaker says that England has had
peace and prosperity since 1815, and has greatly
augmented her national debt. He adds that the
expenses of her armament during this period have
been 8100,000,009 annual!}’, which, in the thirty
five years elapsed since 1815, would have almost
paid lliis debt. It is now about $5,000,000,000,
and these payments would have been $3,500,000,-
000, leaving only $1,500,000,000 due, and consid
ering the sinking operation much less.
Now we agree with the Times and Mr. Gurney,
and say that the present English system cannot
be long sustained. The English must reduce
their army, navy and civil government, and let
most of their colonies go. They must abolish their
nobility, and leave religion to take care of itself.
They can no longer force markets with the sword,
or by prohibitions, but must seek them through
mutual advantages. They are losing all influence
in Europe, and becoming a minor Power; and
the time is not distant when, as the advocates of
free principles in every thing, they will find their
only, and certainly their strongest, ally in the
United States. The prophecy that the United
Slates will finally become the protectors of the
fatherland may now offend the pride of its aris
tocracy. But it will be fulfilled ; and so will ano
ther—their extinction. England’s follies, not her
glories, are waning.
Fascination of Danger . —At the siege of Gibral
tar, Lieut. Lowe of the 12th regiment, a superin
tendent of the working parties, lost his leg by a
shot, on the slope of the hill under the castle. He
saw the shot before the fatal effect, but was fasci
nated to the spot. This sudden arrest of the fa
culties was not uncommon. Several instances
occurred to my own observation, where men to
tally free, have had their senses so engaged by a
shell in its descent, that though sensible of their
danger, even so far as to cry for assistance, they
have been immovably fixed to the place. But
what is more remarkable, the men have so instan
taneously recovered themselves on its fall to the
ground, as to remove to a place of safety before
the shell burst.
A Curious Fact. — The whole population of the
United States could be compressed into the space
of one mile square, and each individual be allowed
sufficient room to breathe in. Fifteen inches
square would suffice for this. There are 1760
yards in a mile, which multiplied give 63,360 in
, ches ; and this product divided by fifteen, the
number of inches of space occupied by each in
dividual would place 4224 of them in a row to
extend the length of a mile; aud the same num
ber of row to complete a square mile would con
sequently number 17,842,576.
A Breman journal contains the following ad
vertisement: “A young gentleman upon the
point of getting married, is desirous of meeting
a man of experience who will dissuade him from
such a step. Address,” &c.
A rich lead mine has been discovered about
two miles west of Dubuque, lowa, on lands
owned by Chas. O. Hagan. From seventy thous
and to one hundred thousand lbs., of the mineral
in sight, and indications of a great deal more.
“ Fanny Forrester .” —Letters from Dr. Judson,
dated June 20th, state that Mrs. Judson’s health
is so infirm as to require her to lay aside her pen
for the present, and of the possibility that she
may never resume it again for the purpose of au
thorship.
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Some compute that the rats in the United States
consume six millions of dollars worth of grain a
year. These animals are almost as expensive
and worthless as loafers and dandies, who appear
to be “ born only to consume the fruits of the
earth.”
The Boston Herald says that during the month
-of September, 203 colliers have arrived at that
port from Philadelphia, bringing a little short of
fifty thousand tons of coal.
Potatoes. — The Buffalo Commercial states that
the fanners in that vicinity uniformly report fa
vorably on the potato crop. The yield is abun
dant, and no unsoundness is exhibited.
A person writing from San Francisco says:
“ To such an extent is the veneration of the fair
sex carried here, that I have seen a party of Ore
gonians stop and have a dance round an old cast
off bonnet.
The amount of capital invested in manufac
turing at Manchester, N. H., is $5,450,000. Num
ber of hands employed, 5,575.
A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY.
SAVANNAH, THURSDAY, OCT. 25. 1849.
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.
James O'Conner, Travelling Agent.
Dr. M. Woodruff, Columbus, Ga.
SAVAN NAH RIVER.
The Augusta papers state that the river has risen so as to
cover the lower wharves.
Virginia Minstrels have been drawing fine houses
for the past week, the performance is excellent.
rp* The Bank of the State of Georgia has established
an agency at Rome Ga. W. C. Alexander Esq. is the agent.
The Planters Bank lias also established an agency at Sparta,
Ga.
rr Our friend Mr. Guilmettr has at length arrived
among us, for the purpose of giving instructions in \ ocal Mu
sic, &c., to a number of Ladies and Gentlemen who have
anxiously awaiting his arrival since last month, and on whose
account he will sojourn in Savannah for some time.
Mr. G. has requested us to announce he will deliver a free
Discourse on the ‘physiological development ojthe local organs:
the mental and physical advantages accruing from proper vo
cal cultivation as set forth by great writers, both ancient and
modern; the dangers arising from die practical adoption of
promiscuous systems . The Discourse will be delivered in the
Lecture-Room of the IraWpendent Presbyterian Church, on
Tuesday evening, the 30th instant, at half-past 7 o’clock.
The Public arc generally invited to attend.
For a Friend of the Family.
SABBATH DAY REFLECTIONS.
Sunday, October 21st, 1849.
The Christian duty of Self Examination. —Doubtless all
who have any veneration for the Sabbath will admit that self
examination is a very important duty ; and that no time is
more proper for this great and solemn work, than the day set
apart for our religious improvement. The very mention of
this subject seems to bring us near to the eternal world, by
reminding us of our accountability to God. But when and
how shall I begin this solemn duty? If I look back on my
past life, and examine every act, I shall only see what I was
under certain circumstances, and as every day dcvelopes
something new, this can hardly be a very good stand-point to
get a good view of what I am ; as my mind is composed of af
fections and thoughts, these are to be examined thoroughly
and measured by that unerring standard of divine truth, that
book of books, the Bible, which the Lord has given me to pilot
me through this world of temptations, troubles and cares to
i another and better world. Here, then, I must stand in the
light of divine truth, and look into m3’ affections and thoughts,
and see what I am. Suppose, then, that lam perfectly free
to do just what 1 like to do, no external restraints, no fear of
punishment, Would not these affections be my very self?
Surely this is the only way I can look into m3’ very soul and
see what is there. Ah ! poor soul, wouldst thou deal falsely’
with thy fellows, to aggrandize thy'self ? Then thou ait guilty
of the sin of covetousness. Wouldst thou revenge thyself for
| any’ wrongs that maybe done thee ? Then thou art guilty of
1 despising God’s holy’ word; for in that is taught, “do unto
othe?s as 3'ou would have others do unto you.” Dost fhou
not shudder to hear the name of God taken in vain ? Then
thou art a partaker in other men’s sins. Wouldst thou be
pleased to be in circumstances to live without labor, in order
that tliou might be free from toil ? Then thou art guilty of
violating the 4th Commandment; for'it says, “ Six days slialt
thou laboa-.’’ WouJ Ist thou be pleased to attain happiness in
an3* form or in any particular without goodness? Then thou
art not really living a life that leads to Heaven, and thou art
like Baliin, who d-esiredto die the death of the righteous with
out living the life of the righteous!
To shun evils because they re evils, is no more than any
beast can do; but to shun them because they are sins against
God, is a motive that will always yield a rich reward. So long
as it is cultivated, it will carry me safel3* through the trials and
temptations of this life, and prepare me for the perfect enjoy’-
mentof goodnossand truth hereafter,
NEIGHBOR.
London Libraries. —The libraries in London accessible
gratuitously to the public are four in number: the British
Museum Library - , of 500,000 volumes; the Sion College Li
brary, containing nearly 40,000 volumes ; Tonison’s Library’,
behind the National Galleiy, consisting of 4000 volumes; and
the Red Cross street Library, containing 30,000 volumes.—
But these are not the only libraries in London accessible to
the public, though on somewhat different terms. The Lon
don institution, in Finsbury Circus, possesses upwards of 60,-
000 volumes; the London Library, in St. James’s square,
has upwards of 50,000 volumes ; the Royal society, in Somer
set House, has about 40,000 ; w hile the libraries of the Royal
Institution in Albemarle street, of the Athenaeum Clnb, and
of Lambeth Palace, are w T ell stored with books. Nor in an
enumeration of this kind should we omit the several mechan
ics institutes and coffee houses of London, possessing collec
tions constantly consulted by their subscribers and frequenters.
The stream from a spring in the neighborhood of Joliet, 111.,
disappeared about a quarter of a mile from its
source. A few days since, say’s the True Democrat, when
digging away the earth, a fiisure was found in the rock, two
or three inches in width and several feet in length, into which
the water empties, and dow r n which a line was sunk about
forty’-five feet before it struck the bottom.
The Richmond Whig has received from Mr. Faber’s lend
mine in Nelson’s county, Va., the richest and most beautiful
specimen of lead ore the editor ever saw. It would be an
ornament to an3 r cabiuet of minerals. •
An Englishman observed a -stone roll down a staircase. It
bumped on every stair till it came to the bottom, there, of
course, it rested.
“That stone,” said he, “ resembles the national debt
my country ; it has bumped on every grade of the community,
but its weight rests on the lowest.”
Cinderella’s Slipper.— At the accession of Franck I
(husband of Mary Queen of Scots,) Paris wns involved so I
tinual broils by the struggles for precedency between th COn
fraternities of the drapers, the mercers and the
which the furriers finally triumphed. We may be
so far to digress as to explain the cause of this triumph, q
centuries ago, furs were so rare, nnd therefore so highly a
ued, that the wearing of them was restricted by several sui
tuary laws, to kings and princes. Sable, in those laws <*ll*,
I 'air, was the subject of countless regulations. The ex*
quality permitted to be worn by persons of different gra ( ] e
and the articles of dress td which it might be applied, were t j e
fined most strictly. Perrault’s tale of Cinderella origin
marked the dignity’ conferred on her b£ the fairy, by
wearing a slipper of vair, a privilege then confined to the high
est rank of princesses. An error of the press, now becon,
inveterate, changed vair into verre, nnd the slipper of
was evidently converted into a glass slipper. —Dublin Unify
sity Magazine.
Heat Expands the Bodies. —This is a universal j, w
and there are but one or two apparent exceptions, tyem
there no such tiling as heat, liquids and gases could not exi>t
all matter would be solid. Heat is the cause of bodies be
coming fluid; it insinuates itself between the particles
which the}’ are composed, and forces them further apart; $
a great degree of heat is applied, tlie particles are sepnr^i
so far that they then assume the form of gas. Steam
familiar example, and the thirmometer acts on this pfin.
eiple. There are ouly two or three exceptions to this
and they are only so in appearance. The principle one 1,
water, which, instead of contracting when cooled downfe.
low 32 degrees,expands when it assumes the form of ic<>.-
This is a beautiful provision, since the ice, floating on the vj.
ter, prevents it parting readily with its heat and thus does
allow our rivers, Ac., to become a solid mass of ice, as thn
otherwise would. The cause of the water expanding and be.
coming lighter whou it freezes is because the crystals of !te
have interstices between them, which are filled with air.
The happiness of life consists only of incongruities;
sweets are rendered more sweet by its bitters;
the centre of life’s gravity—the great motive to a comfortable
existence. The titled great, the owners of the soil, the cn|n.
talist, seek tlieir happiness in the turmoils of legislation, the
horrors of war, and the chances of speculation ; because sudi
avocations excite the energies, and a greater amount of nientnl
satisfaction or pleasure can be thus obtained than from idle
habits. Love is a mixture of incongruities; affection, doubt,
jealousy, hope, fear, revenge, quarrels, and reconciliations nr#
its component parts ; and if our passion for the other sex wu
wanting, this group of opp sites would cease to exist, and life
ceases to be interesting. Life would not be worth having, if
there was not a struggle to maintain it; and hence, it mny be
safely said, that there is no human being who does not live to
excite, or to be excited, in some way or other. Life's bitters
are requisite to the enjoyment of its sweets.
i OT Nature, nnd beautiful nature too, may be so verynatu.
ral, that if too accurately copied, it will seem unnatural. Thu
assertion has a most paradoxical sound, we confess, nnd is
quite worthy of a Kartinn metaphysician. Still it is the fad.
That which is true is not always probable. Who has not ob
served in natural scenery, a brilliancy of color, or some singu
lar effect of form or light, which, if faithfully transferred to the
c anvass, would be pronounced at once, by’ ninety-nine out of
a hundred, to be an extravagant and fantastical capriccio ot the
art. So, too, in real life, occurrences happen every day be
fore onr C3'es, which, if related in a novel or interwoven in 1
would be branded by the whole critical brotherhood as
too far out of probab lily to bo tolerated even in professed fic
tion.
The hands mny he preserved dry for delicate work by rub
bing a little club moss (lycopodium) in very fine powder over
them. This would be useful to ladies knitting lace, whose
hands perspire.
1 A great many people like an “independent press,” which
always chimes in exactly with their own opinions ; but a truly
honest press must sometimes differ from somebody'.
The life boats on the Jersey Coast, which hnve been put
there at a cost of -sio,ooo 133’ government, are said to be of no
use, not being in proper hands they’are going to wreck.
Gen. Cavaignac is suffering from a consumptive affection,
hereditary in the family, and which carried off his brother
Godfrey.
Two actions have recently been tried at the Common Plea*
Court of Strafford county, N. IL, in which merchants who
have settled with their debtors for less than was due to them ,
under fraudulent representations, have recovered the whole ot
their dues.
The admirers of the late Rev. Dr. Chalmers are contribu
ting to the erection of a memorial to him at Anstrutlier.in Fifa
the place of his birth. The memorial is to consist of a band
some free church with a lofiy tower.
The members of the French Assembly receive about fife
dollars a da3 r . If they are disorderly, the President can stop
their pay. We think the adoption of such a rule in our
House of Representatives would stop some of the bear to*
ting and other disgraceful scenes occasionally exliibitod there-
The postmaster general was lately at Farnum, Richmond
county, Va., led to appoint “ Mr. Spencer Martin ” postal
ter at that place, who, it turns out, is a free man of color”
Upon being advised of the fact, the postmaster general
ished the office.
A wagon was overturned at Pittsburg last Thursday, aDu
a quantity of loco foco matches set a fire by the codcu- 8,
s.on; there were some barrels of oil which helped on tb®
conflagration. The wagon and load were destined, and tb*
driver, who was hurt by the fall, would have met the
fate but for the aid of some passers by.
Stranie Birth. —A boy in the district of Kirkcaldy,
has a passion for chicken hatching, got a large egg some t jnie
ago from some sailors just come from Alexandria, nnd pl® ceu
it uuder a favorite hen, expecting to get a large Egyptian I°"*’
but his surprise and astonishment may be better cosl *
ceived than described, it produced a live crocodile.— L- J° u *