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attain in our old homes/if we had but a ci ust be
tween us. You do not speak Anna, but \ou look
so sad. Do try for my sake to forget this. Go
up stairs now and lie down. Don t mind me my
child, if you would rather be by yourself, Biddy
can do all I wish. Go darling, you look so pale
that you frighten me, for you were never strong.”
Anna anxious to be alone, with faltering steps
reached her little room, and burying her face in
the pillow, gave herself up to her sad, sad thoughts
and self upbraiding, “ how foolish, how more
than foolish am I to have loved him,” were some
of her reflections in her solitude, “Yes, I ought
to have known, that only through compassion
would he deign, to cast a thought upon the daugh
ter of a fortune teller? Oh ! that I could go into
some place, where l could never see him again—
Fanny Vincent! his cousin! and she would hide
anew her eyes, on the already moistened pillow.
In this struggle with her love, jealousy and pride,
passed the day and most of the night; though du
ring some of its silent watches, she communed
with her own heart, and flying with her weary bur
dened heart, in prayer, to the feet of the cross ;
she arose in the morning, still sorrowing, but
more resigned, vet calm in her outward bearing,
for she had prayed her Father to assist with his
strength, her weakness; and, when did the truly
humble, and penitant soul, ever seek in vain V
It seemed to Anna, mid the agony ol her grief —
sinful as it was, that she heard the voice, which
whispered to her heart—“ Fear not, iam with
thee,” and again—“ Cast thou, thy burden on me,
wearysoul.” So, she was comforted, in a great
measure.
Concluded next week.
Servants in America. —Complaints were often
made to us of the difficulty of finding, or of keep
ing, when found, good servants in the States ; and
amusing anecdotes were told of the independence
of American helps in this “ land ot liberty.” Thus
“a green mountain boy” of Vermont, engaged him
self to a family in town ; there was an evening
party at the house, and he came in with a tray;
seeing some ladies silting talking in a corner which
he could not reach, he called out, “ Hullo, girls !
how are you off there for cream and sweetning?”
Being directed to light a fire in the morning in
the parlor for the children, when the mistress
came down she found the servant sitting in a chair
with his feet up, and reading the aewspnper; with
out rising, he cried, pointing at the fire, “ Isn’t
that a roarer?”
i Another Englishman cleverly kept his servant
n the proper place, thus:—He'engaged an Amer
ican female help, who, the first day, laid an
extra cover at table. “ Who is that for?” was
asked. “ 1 guess it’s for myself,” was the answer.
“Oh ! you mean to dine with us !” “ I expect 1
do!” Very well.” She accordingly sat down
with the family, and the master paid her the most
marked attention, helped her to the choisest food,
assisted her to bread, beer, &c., from the side
board, and, in short, so overwhelmed her with ci
vility, that see begged, “for goodness’ sake” to be
allowed to eat alone, and in her own place ; and
she did so, and did good service besides.— Sir J .
Alexder s IS Acadic.
Singular Matter. — We Have often heard of lhe|
death of persons and their remaining in a trance
for several days when they were supposed to be
dead, hut we have never had an accident of the
kind come under our observation until yesterday.
The wife of a Dr. Smith living over the canal,
was ill and about four days ago, from all appear
ance to her friends, she died ; but when about to
lay her out, it was found by her attendants that
there was life in her body. And her burial was
postponed. From day to day, since that time, the
body has been examined, and the same appearan
ces are exhibited —a warmth in the body and no
signs of decomposition. The physicians cannot
satisfactorily account for this strange phenome
non, and as every means have been used to re
cu<eitate the body,.the friends are anxiously wai
ting the result.
She is said to be in trance, hut what kind of a
state that is, we cannot clearly explain to our rea
ders, from the fact that we do not believe that any
one knows what it is. Still we must admit that it
is most singular that a body can be so long appa
rently dead, and have indications of life remain
ing.— Cincinnati Enquirer .
The Odd Fellow. —The Wash in ton Globe thus
bears testimony to the great increase and noble
mission of Odd-Fellowship :
“ We believe that in the whole history of the
world, there is no instance of any society of men
unaided bv power, wealth, or political influence,
who have from an humble beginning risen so rap
idly to be both numerous and opulent, as the In
dependent Order of Odd-Fellows. The tact is it
self a eulogium on the Order —on its objects, its
conduct, aud its administration. The great aim
of it is to do good, and the only aim we believe.—
To comfort the sorrow-stricken, to heal the sick,
to feed the hungry, to cloathe the naked, and to
relieve the necessitous, are the cardinal purposes
for which Odd-Fellowship was instituted. So far
it has nobly fulfilled its mission, and its success
has far extended everything that could have been
anticipated. Everywhere the Odd-Feilows are
erecting noble buildings called halls, which are
not built for show altogether, but for use, and they
are made useful always, we believe.”
I mum (:? THE FMHLT.
E. J. PURbE, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL.
EXTRA SESSION.
Savannah, January 25th 1850
Present—His Honor, R. Wayne, Mayor.
Aldermen—Posevv Turner, Mallery, Screven,
Cohen, Walker, Cumming, Lippman, and
O’Byrne.
Ilis Honor, the Mayor stated that he had con
vened the board at the request of Alderman
Saussy and Cumming, to act upon a pelition^aScc.
The Petition of W. W. Starke, praying Coun- .
cil to allow him to fill up an old basin, create a
new one with a Slide See. was read.
The following resolution was offered by Aider
man Posey, viz:
Resolved , That the whole matter be referred to
a special Committee, to consider and act thereon.
Substitute read and adopted. By Alderman
Cohen, seconded by Alerman Screven.
Resolved , That the above matter be referred to
the Committee on Health and Cemetery, and the
Committee on Streets and Lanes, with power to
act.
Resolutions read and adopted. —By Alderman
Cohen, seconded by Alderman Screven.
Resolved , That the Street and Lane Committee
confer with the Owners of Wharf Property as to
a Plank road over the Street below the bluff and
report at the next Meeting of CounciL
By Alderman Posey, seconded by Alderman
Walker.
Resolved, That the Fire Ordinance be referred
to a Committee to report an\ T amendments there
to which may be for the benefit of the City. —
His Honor, the Mayor appointed as such Com
mittee, Alderman Posey, Cohen and Mallery.
His Honor, the Mayor stated that Richard D.
Millen had returned frem New Orleans, and gave
sufficient reasons for his default; whereupon, on
motion he was reinstated into office as one of the
Weighers of Hay. Council Adjourned.
EDWARD G. WILSON,
Clerk of Council.
PROC E E I)l\GsT) F~CO UN CIL.
Savannah, Jan. 31, ISSO.
Council met. Present: —Ilis Honor, R. Wayne,
Mayor.
Aldermen Posey, Turner, Cohen, Lippman,
Mallery, Screven, Griffin, Cumming, Saussy,
Walker, O’Byrne.
The Minutes of the last Meeting were read and
confirmed. The information and Fine Dockets
were read and confirmed.
Reports read and Adopted . The Committee on
the Market to whom was referred a resolution
of Council to enquire into and report some means
of affording greater convenience to the sellers of
vegetables, report, that there are several stalls
unoccupied, and they recommend that no other
improvement be made for the present, except such
as are now in progress.
ROBERT D. WALKER, ) rh .
J. R. SAUSSY, [ C ommlue e
JOHN MALLERY. )
Savannah, Jan. 31st.
f The Committee on the Market to whom was
referred a petition of sundry Fishermen relative
to the exclusive use of the Fish Stalls, report that
it is inexpedient to make any change in the exist
ing Ordinance, and recommend that the prayer ot
the petitioners be not granted.
ROBERT D. WALKER, } Committee
J. R. SAUSSY, > on
JOHN MALLERY. ) Market.
Savannah, Jan. 31st.
The special Committee to whom was referred
the Petition of W. W. Starke, with power to act,
REPORT
That two questions presented themselves for
the consideration of the Committee. Ist. What
effect would the filling up of the present Basin
and opening one of the same size, have on the
health of the neighborhood? Your Committee
were of opinion that from the present situation of
the site of the contemplated Basin, the alteration
would be an improvement. As regards the second
question, to wit: —allowing the permanent obstruc
tion of a street, if they possess the power to cede a
portion, they certainly have power to cede the
whole ; allowing they possess the power, your
Committee do not think, it expedient to exercise
it. Once create the precedent, and with what
consistency could the Board refuse to grant appli
cations of similar nature, which might from time
to time come before them ?
The Petitioner having stated that unless the
whole of the Petition was granted it would be of
no service to him. The Committee have deter
mined to refuse his request.
All of which is submitted to the Board for ap
proval.
THOS. M. TURNER,
J. R. SAUSSY,
ROBT. D. WALKER,
J. F. POSEY,
JOHN MALLERY.
Petitions. —The petition of the Trustees of the
Unitarian Association, and other Citizens of Sa
vannah, setting forth “that an Independant mem
ber of the Unitarian Society, is about to erect a
building on the west side of Oglethorpe square,
to be dedicated to the worship of Almighty God.
The plan adopted being of the Gothic order of
Architecture, requires the enterance to be through
a Tower , which must project ten feet upon the side
walk. that by existing city ordinances, this ten
feet is granted for Steps and Porticoes only ; and
with the proposed Tower, no steps are required,
and praying for permission to occupy this ten
feet with a Tower instead ol steps and porti
coes,” was read—whereupon, the following Res
olution offered by Alderman Cohen, and secon
ded by Alderman Posey, was read and adopted,
viz :
Resolved —That in view of the peculiar circum
stances of this case, and in as much as the prop
erty holders on all sides of < Iglethorpe square have
joined in the petition, that the prayer of the Trus
tees of the Unitarian Church, to erect a Tower
on the side walk, not to exceed ten feet, be gran
ted.
The yeas and nays were called for with the fol
owing result, to wit: —
Yeas —Aldermen Posey, Cohen, Lippman, Mal
crlv Griffin, O’Byrne, —6.
Nays —Aldermen Turner, Screven, Cumming,
Saussy, Walker —*5.
The prayer of the Petitioners was therefore de
clared granted .
Election of City Printer. —Council proceeded to
the election of an additional city printer, and up
on counting out the ballots Messrs. Jackson Punch
& Sibley, of the Savannah Georgian, were de
clared duly elected, their proposal being the, low
est terms, “Gratuitously.”
Resolutions Read and Adopted. By Alderman
Posey seconded by Alderman Walker.
Resolved , That the Clerk of Council advertise
for an Election of 2 Weighers of Hay at the next
regular Meeting.
By Alderman Griffin, seconded by Alderman
Cohen.
Resolved, That the Committee on Gas Lights
be authorized to negotiate for the purchase ot two
hundred Street Lamp Posts and fixtures.
By Aldermen Turner, seconded by Alderman
Posey.
Resolved , That the Street and Lane Committee
be authorized to plant with trees, LaFayette
Square.
By Aldermen Cohen, seconded by Alderman
Walker.
Resolved , That the Marshal take the necessary
steps to have all the encroachments on Liberty
street removed without any delay.
Amount of accounts passed, SSI3-5 57
Council adjourned.
EDWARD G. WILSON,
Clerk of Council.
SAVANNAH PORT SOCIETY.
The seventh anniversary of this society was celebrated on
the 14th January at the Manners church. A numerous au
dience of seamen and citizens attended. Several pertinent
addresses were made on the occasion, and the exercises were
rendered particularly interesting by the introduction of some
excellent and appropriate music, by a volunteer choir of la
dies and gentlemen of the several religious societies of the
city. The best hisiory we can give of the success of the so
ciety for the past year is their Aunual Report, which we here
give entire for the information of those interested in the wel
fare of seamen.
Seventh Annual Report of the Board of Managers of the
Savannah Port Society
Gf.ntlemfn of the Port Society and Friends of Sea
men here present :— Another season having rolled around
since we last addressed you from this place, it becomes our
duty again to lay before you the condition of the Mariner's
Church, and to recommend its interests to your serious and
Christian consideration. A kind Providence hath watched
over the Seaman’s cause and granted us access to the sympa
thies and liberality of the pious and considerate around us.—
The pulpit has been filled the past season by the former incum
bent, the Rev. Thomas Hutchings, whose successful labors
among Seamen, we had occasion to notice in our last annual
report. We need here, and on this head merely reiterate the
opinion we then expressed, and to repeat the desire that his
ministry may he continued in the Mariner’s pulpit. Judging
from the numerous and attentive audiences which we constant
ly see in the Mariner’s church from Sabbath to Sabbath, and
from the effect produced upon his hearers, we do not hesitate
to pronounce, as our sincere and mature conviction, that Mr*
Hutchings is eminently qualified to fill the place he now holds,
and that his teachings and visitations are peculiarly acceptable
to the seafaring portion of the community, and as this is the
main point aimed at, and the only visible door to the spiritual
improvement of seamen, the Board of Managers have thought
it their duty, not only to express their opinion of the suitability
of Mr. Hutchings, but to re-engage him, so far as was in their
power to do so, for another year, commencing on the 19th day
of tho present month, and on the same terms of the past year,
provided the amount of six hundred dollars can be raised*
and if not in the power of the Board to raise that sum, then
the Reverend gentleman proffers to receive such sum for his
labors as your liberality and the blessing of God may provide
for him and his family.
The Mariner’s church, established by the efforts of Mr.
Hutchings some few years sinee, is now a flourishing little
church, and consists of forty-seven members, most of whom
are hopeful ornaments of the cause which they profess to have
espoused. The vaiue of such a church as this, in a place
like Savannah, where so many seamen come and go, many of
which are members of Mariner’s churches elsewhere, is incal
culable. It is a soarce of great spiritual comfort to the pious
wanderer of the ocean to find his own church in a foreign
land, and its doors open to receive him on his simple declara
tion. Eleven members have been added to this littie church
during the past season ,and as the business period for ships is
now in its midst, hopes are reasonably entertained that several
more may come in during the next two months. The sacra.
ment of the Lord's Supper has been five times administered
during the past year, in which landsmen as well as sean l( , ri
have participated. The number who have signed the temper
ance pledge under the pulpit influence of the Mariner's plead,
er is fifty-seven ; many and perhaps the most of these, it H
hoped and believed hold fast their integrity. The nver,v-e
number of the congregations assembled at the Bethel f ro ; n
Sabbath to Sabbath, is probably about fifty, depending greatly
on the time of the year. One marriage has been celebrated
and the erdinance of baptism administered to six persons dy.
ring the same period. The modes of administering the ordi
nance have invariably beea left to the choice of the subject if
an adult, or to the parents if an infant. The pastor has been
supported during the past season in a great measure from the
proceeds of a Fair gotten up and conducted by ladies friendly
to the seaman’s causo, during the month of March last, and
from small weekly contributions taken up at the church
Some of the old friends and original founders of the society
still continue their liberal benefactions, while the love of many
have waxed cold, as has been found the case in the experience
of most institutions of a benevolent character.
While the gloss of novelty and freshness remains, almost
any laudable object of the kind can be sustained, but when
repeated, and annually recuring claims are presented, the pa.
tience of many give way under the trial. But some continue
unto the end. The Board of Managers of this society, have
found this peculiarly the case in relation to their pecuniary
means. They have at times been sorely pressed, and at other
times been encouraged and sustained by Providence and un
expected aid. On the whole they have abundant cause to
thank God and take courage. To thank God that the Bethel
flag yet waves over the sailor’s house of prayer, and that the
sound of the gospel is yet heard within its walls. And they
take courage for ihe future in looking back on the past. There
is a bank on which they are continually compelled to draw,
and their drafts have never yet been protested. It is on this
bank we draw this evening. God put it in the hearts of nil
here present, and in the hearts ot as many as he shall see fit
to stir up, to see that our hopes are not defeated. The bauk
of faith has been our best and constant reliance, and on that
we lean.
It is in the contemplation of certain ladies, to organize and
conduct another Fair for the benefit of this church. May
they be as successful as their predecessors, and may God
grant them the enjoyment arising from the luxury of doing
good. Let us also rally around them in the times of their ef
forts, and t trive to aid them in their noble design by our coun
tenance and liberality, it. may not be amiss before we !o ve
this part of our subject to state that the church building has
been kept in repair during the past season by benevolent indi
viduals. principally mechanics, without encroaching on the
funds of the society. That a handsome chandelier and stove
have been obtained by the exertions of the Pastor, acting upon
the liberal feelings of his sea-taring friends. It is also proper
to state in commendation ot the same gentleman, that be has,
by his own personal exertions, saved to the church funds more
than $l6O per annum, in leading the singing, and performing
the sexton’s duties with his own hands, not being ashamed of
servile labor if performed in the service of his master. The
accompanying account will show the state of the finances of
the Society. It will he perceived by this document that we
shall have to draw on the same bank that honored our drafts
the Inst year. Your pious benefactions we solicit ; God do
so to you and more likewise when you cast your mite ito h'.s
treasury.
WM. CRABTREE, ? Committee.
JOSEPH FELT.
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A FRIEND OFT II E FAMI LY.
SAVANNAH, SATURDAY, FEBUARY 2. 1830.
Correspondence of A Friend of the Family,
Havana, Cuba, January 21st, 18-30.
Friend Purse — After having examined much that is cu
rious and interesting in Havana, 1 have concluded to fulfil my
promise, and give you my impression* of the place.
The attempt to describe it, would be “ labor lost” after the
many accounts already published of late, so I will only take a
cursory glance at “matters and things” in general.
In the first place, one is struck by the numerous fortifications
nlonjj the coast of Cuba, as he approaches Havana, and when
arrived at the entrance to the harbour, “ Mow Castle ” stands
on the point, and seems to look frown ingly down upon us as wa
pass through the narrow channel. On the left, as we go in,
the extensive fortifications called the “ Cabanas” look like a
mountain of stone extending for more than half a mile, only
broken occasionally, by a small square tower, that serves as
protection for the sentinai that ever “walks his lonely rounds ’
upon the battlements. Beyond, on the same side, are verdant
bills —gradually sloping to the water, extending along to Leg
la ,” a very pretty vilf.age ; and, still father on may be seen splen
did residences, and ever green fields, which look surpassingly
brilliant to a person who has just left the “ S.w clad mountains
of the North.” Now view the other side from the Moro up,
and look upon the “ Tania.” Observe the strong “sea wall”
in front of the city. The bay is magnificent, and from a “for
est of masts”—the light breeze gracefully waves the flags of
every nation the brightest and most beautiful of all, is the
“ Flare of the Free!” Houses, Palaces, (as they are called,)
Forts, Churches, Convents and public buildings stand in prom
inent view, and render Havana a beautiful sight from the steam
er’s deck.
The Captain of the Port boards us with an air of great im
portance, and assigns a spot to remain and the anchor soon
“ brings us too,” amidst a dozen other vessels, half a mile from
the wharf. Then come the “ Custom House officers, ’ with
their dozen oarsmen, around the hat of each a band oq which
is painted in gold letters “El Capataine Generale. F'eiy
paper is carefully scrutanized, and pronounced “bcuna a ‘
ter which another boat, with the same number of oaisineq
nnd the same ensigna—a halt dozen soldiers, three olfic* r-*
one of the latter \Vith an order or two on his breast nlo ’ ‘
with due pomp, and finally ascends to the deck, and a S lia
is placed on board. Then the passports are examined, am a
“ permit ” given to each one, for which you pay fifty cents ’
then after due time, you are allowed to go on shore. For
pesetas. f4O cents,; yourself and baggage are landed at t e
Custom House. Don’t get annoyed that your trunk is U 1
and perfectly rummaged. A wave of the hand assures )°