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From Poems and Ballads in Blackwood.
The Treasure Seeker.
Many w«ary days 1 suffered,
Sick of heart and poor of puree;
Riches are the greatest blessing—
Poverty the deepest curse!
Till at last to dig a treasure
Forth I w ent into the wood—
“ Friend ! my soul is thine forever!”
And I signed the scroll with blood.
Then I drew the magic circles,
Kindled the mys'erious lire,
Placed the herbs and bones in order,
Spoke the incantation dire;
And (sought the buried metal
With a spell ot mickle might—
Sought it as my master taught me;
Black and stormy was the night.
And 1 saw a light appearing
In the distance like a star;
When the midnight hour was tolling,
Came it waxing from afar;
Came it (lashing swift and sudden,
As if fiery wine it were,
Flowing from an open chalice,
W bicli a beauteous boy did bear.
And he wore a lust ions chaplet,
And his eyes were lull of thought;
Ashe stepped into the circle
With the radiance that lie brought;
And he bade me taste the goblet;
And I thought it cannot he,
That this boy should be the bearer
Os the demon’s gilt to me!”
“ Taste the draught of pure existence
Sparkling in this golden urn,
And no more with baneful magic,
Shalt thou hitherward return.
Do not dig for treasure longer;
Let thy future spell word be
Days of labor, nights of resting;
Bo shall peace return to thee!"
A UalluJ.—sleep on I Sleep on!
BY WU.LIAM JONES.
Baby in thy little grave,
Soltly o’er thee, leaflets wave;
And though evening veils the sky,
Stars in love are throned on high!
They will have thee in their keeping,
While the dew thy turf is steeping.
With thy hands ujmn thy breast,
Sleep on! Sleep on !
Thus the sweetest take their rest!
Lo! an angel host arp near;
1 can fevl their presence here;
They are watching o’er thee now,
Baby mine though blanched in brow!
Fast thy mother’s tears are falling,
While their lineaments recalling,
With thine hands upon thy breast,
Sleep on! Sleep on!
Thus the sweetest take their rest.
IT LE jVj !P 1 i ~
The temperance Cause—l is tally pros
pect and Its progress.
Can there lie a man who truly
loves his country, that can fail to re
joice, when he reflects that so much !
of permanent and substantial good, i
has alteady followed the limited il- 1
lamination of the public mind, on
the evils of intemperance ? NevVr
have nobler triumphs been achieved, j
over deep-rooted prejudice—over
long established and inveterate hub- :
its. And yet, the light of truth in
her simple force and majesty, bus ac
complished all these results. The
prospect was atone time, gloomy—
indeed almost hopeless. The use of
ardent spirits hud become identified
with our daily Imbits, and was shield
ed by its deceptive and imposing as
sociations with the claims of friend
ship and good neighborhood. Its
use hud reached all ages, sexes, and
conditions. We drank it in as it
were, with the first spoonful of nour
ishment in our infancy. The nurse
ry, the fireside, the hull of legisla
tion, the bench of judgment, and
even the pulpit, seemed all leagued
together in the unholy countenance
of ardent spirits. The truth is,
there had been a general bad habit;
for it may be affirmed without exag
geration, that while drunkenness was
universally detested, drinking was as
universally tolerated, if not encour
aged, and that temperate people
themselves were active in leading
others into temptation. But a feu
years ago, and one had only to direct
liis attention to any department of
life, however elevated, or however
low, and he would every wheie find
temptations offered to drink. That
this was owing to thoughtlessness, it
is impossible to doubt. ~ No man can
be so wicked or so heartless, as de
liberately to set himself to work to
make drunkards. And yet, this
thoughtlessness had at, one time, be
come almost universal. Nay, out of;
it there had arisen a sort of social
i duty which actually obliged men to
| aid in each others ruin, and the man
who did not comply with this extra
ordinary kind of obligation, was even
subjected to some reproach, and it
would almost seem as if, in this im
portant particular, the necessary
connection between cause and effect,
bad been forgotten, and even so ob
vious a remark had escaped observa
tion, as that drinking leads to drunk
enness. But the influence of temper
ance Societies has been, and will;
continue to be felt, in changing this
had habit—in substituting watchful
ness for the extreme carelessness
which once prevailed —in making
men the guardians instead of the'
destroyers of each other, and that by
simply leading them to consider, that
dri king, temperate drinking, is the
first stage of drunkenness. The vice
of intemperance is too extensively j
ruinous—the misery that follows in
ils train is too certain and too wide-'
spreading—it has destroyed the;
peace and happiness of too many
families, not to engage sooner or
later, the serious and earnest atten
tion of every philanthropist—of
every man who acknowledges the
high and precious obligations which
hind him to his country. The infor-j
mation disseminated has already
produced the most beneficial result-.
It is awakening a spirit of enquiry in i
regard to the demoralizing effects of!
ardent spirits, *an;l is every where!
stimulating the friends of temper
ance to more concentrated and un
remitted exertions. Reason and
truth, by whose agency alone we in
tend to operate, are successfully con
tending with the spirit ofunconscien
tious gain, which have so long held
uncontrolled and uncontrollahleswny
over the habits and appetites of men.
Venders of ardent spirits are now
becoming convinced that it is moral
ly wrong, to seek the acquisition of
wealth for themselves and families,
by degrading and destroying their
fr flow men. Many too, who have
become satisfied, that the temperate
drinker of the deleterious spirit of
the still, is in most cases but the em
bryo of the future drunkard, have
now resolved to abandon its use, and
enlist in the cause oftotal abstinence.
[,V. ('. Temp. Advocate.
J. O. Hough in Kichtnoi d, Va.
This gentleman who has created
so very extraordinary a sensation in
the city for it week past, was to leave
for Baltimore this morning. This
visit created the most remarkable
sensation in the city that we have
ever witnessed, exceeding even the
attiactions of Rev. Mr. Mafia and
Hev. Mr. Knapp, both of whom drew
immense audiences to hear them.
Nor was this confined to temperance
men, hut embraced every class, and
all sects. This was owing solely to
the great powers possessed by Mr.
(lough, who combines elements of
popular oratory lately found in one
individual, lie can persuade, con
vince, and amuse, while his frequent
hursts of fervid eloquence move the
very depths of the heart. Nor does
he exhibit any of the arts of the
trained speaker—all is impulse, ar
dor, enthusiasm, and the gush of
spit it, itself moved and glowing.
He has unquestionably sunk the
roots of Temperance deep into the
social soil, and were his efforts not
seconded by any farther movements,
years would not efface the work he
has performed. He has delivered,
altogether, nine public addresses, in
all of which he has met the high tone
of public anticipations, and drawn
overflowing audiences to hear him.
The crowd that attended the last
address of Mr. Gough, on Tuesday
night, excelled everything of the
kind that we have ever seen in this
city. Even political excitement has
tailed to produce an equal extent of
commotion. Inside, every spot was
packed and crammed, so that fat
people were forced to grow taller
and thinner, by the law of excessive
pressure. As for bustles, scarce the
sign of a real, first rate one remain
ed, after the jamming process was
finished. It was particularly amu
sing to see with what calm, persever
ing tenacity people tvouUJ march up
; to the doors, struggle to get in, give
!it up, and retire, to make way for
new and fresh aspirants for the liope
j less task. We have never witness
ed so deep a feeling among all class
es. Temperance is “cock of the
; walk” now in this region.—Rich
mond Star.
The New York License Law.
The hill respecting Licenses which
has passed out Assembly w ith scarce
ly any opposition will undoubtedly
pass the Senate. It meets with
i hardly an objection from any quar
ter.
By its provisions each Town or
City in the State is required to hold
a Special Flection on the Tuesday
| preceding the first Monday in May, I
at which the electors will vote on the
simple question ‘l icense’ or *J\o Li
cense.’ If ‘No License’ has a ma
jority, fhen there will be no Licenses ;
granted for one year at least, and
until another Election is demanded
by at least one-fourth of the Legal
Voters, and reverses the first ctecis-i
ion. If ‘License’ prevails, then
Tavern Lit erises to sell Liquors are!
to be gianted, much as at present,
only no charge in to be made for a
License. The People are not to be
bribed to legalize the drunkard-ma
king business. No Grocer s Licen
ses to retail Li quin s are to be grunted
in any event.
If any sell without License, w heth
er Licenses are granted or not, then
the Overseers of the Poor may pros
ecute and recover the penalty. If
they fail, any citizen way prosecute,
giving security for and receiving half
the penalty for his trouble.
(iive us this, law, end we shall
hope to shut oft'Licenses even in this
grogshop-cursed City. But even if
•License’ should ptevail here, the
honors and woes ot the drunkard
making business would inevitably
be greatly diminished. Friends of;
Temperance ! urge upon the Senate
the passage of this bill, and prepare
to act under it.— N. Y. 'lribune.
l’residcnt I’olk.
While referring to the President,
who is now, we suppose, comfottably
settled in his new position, we take
the occasion of tefeiring to some of
the gratifying rumors, w hich render
it apparent that our national char
acter for sound morals and religions
principles, is not likely to stiller any
diminution, whatever may be the
political changes of the country. At
the head of a Christian family, 3lr.
Polk sets an example which cannot
be without its influence upon the tm-1
lion, while the position which he has
publicly assumed, as a decided friend |
and advocate of Temperance priori-;
pies and practice, should endear hint
to every lover of that great and glo
rious reform in the land. Indeed the
immeasurable amount of blessing
which the Chief Magistrate of this
nation, has an opportunity of dispen
sing is we hope shadowed forth in
the good already accomplished.—
What this is may be readily imagin
ed from the influence of good exam
ple, under any circumstances, but
more especially when emanating
from those high in authority. With
out the slightest reference whatever
to political preferences or predilec
tions, either on the one side, or the
other, we hail w ith unmingled pride
and satisfaction the legat'd which the
President of the United States has |
manifested in behalf of the holy
cause of Christianity and of Tem
pera nee.— Saturday American.
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Ot 1 TilK
American Phrenological Journal.
To reform and perfect man—to bring outdiy
culture the original beauties and capabilities of
his nature, are objects the most exalted that can
possibly engross humanity. But, to do this either
effectually or correctly, that nature must he known
and as Phrenology is the scienee of human
nature, and especially of man’s intellectual anil
moral constitution, it evolves all the elementary
princi/ les of his nature —thereby i mhodyiiig ad
the laws of his being, all the conditions of hap
piness. and all the causes of all his sufferings, as
well as of all the evils that afflict society ; and
all this so plainly that “ he that runs may read,”
and so beautifully as to excite our highest admi
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touch stone by which to try every doctrine and
practice of the age, and, indeed, of all past and
all coming time—every theory of society, every
question of ethics, of myrals, of logic, ot equity,
and even of religious creeds and practices; for,
hy developing fully and clearly the primitive na
ture and constitution of man, and that in ail its
ramifications, it arranges, before the tribunal of
that nature, every thing appertaining to man;
approving whatever harmonizes with it, but cuu
\ deniing whatever conflicts therewith.
The accompanying number of this periodical,
' as well as its three last volumes, will servo as
I samples of its future course, excepting that the
i following important departments will be added.
Ist. That of Physiology. Though, for several
years, the Journal has contained mo-e or less
physiological fact and information, yet its space
has been too much occupied otherwise to give
that full attention lothe exposition arid enforcing
of the laws of animal life, including the "alue ot
health and the means of regaining and preserv
ing it, which their importance demands. To
know and obey these laws, lies at the basis of all
human improvement and happiness; for, be it
remcinliered, that life and health depend thereon,
and on them depend all our pleasures, whether
mental or physica 1 . Even intellectual attain
in' nls and moral progression must lie accompani
ed by physiological, especially cerebral, improve
ment. The connexion of Physio.ogy with men-1
tality—the different states ot body as inducing
their corresponding states of mind— have lieen
almost completely overlook'd, even by Physiolo
gists themselves. Our talents, our virtues, our
vices, our mental and moral progression, depend
more ujun what, how, and when, we eat, drink
sleep, lalioi, bathe, &c.— upon our physical hab
its and physiological condition—than most people |
suppose. The p ain fact is, few people know I
how to eat! or sleep! or breathe! or live! If
they did, sickness would lie unknown, and sin
comparatively banished from our world. Those
physiological conditions, therefore which affect
mind and morals, will be freely discussed in this
volume.
2nd. That of Animal Magnetism, or the vital
principle. So indissolubly is this science con
nected with both Phrenology and Phvsiologv,
that neither should ever be pursued without the
itllier. At least, every student of the lat er sci
ences who prosecutes his inv, stigations unguided
hy the light of this new star of human science,
hut gro]>es his way in comparitive darkness
Surprisingly Is autilul and philoso; Ideal, as well
as rich in lessons of health and happiness, arethe 1
discoveries evolved hy applying magnetism to |
phrenological and physiological investigations.
And surely, as a remedial agent, lids application
exceeds, a. d will eventually supersede all others.
Aware of no work or periodical which covers this
most interesting, most important field ot human
inquiry, the Editor intends to occupy it, at least
partially, in this volume.
3rd. A department devoted to woman. To
improve her, is to benefit eur race, whilst hrrde-1
generaey deteriorates it. Female education—
nearly every thing appertaining to her—is now
effecting lirr ruin as last as the rapid flight ot
time will allow. Long enough lias her vanity
been inflated with the gaudv, the artificial, and
the fashionable. Too long already, have her ex
quisite sensibilities hern |>crverted, and the beau
ties and graci sos her nature been convened ei
ther into play things mere toys for man to sport
with—or else prostituted at the shrme of the
worst of human passions Infinitely more per
fect, nmie prolific, than any thing ever yet beheld
bv mortals, are the natural charms and beauties
of the female character. But, they have yet to he
brought out. To do this effectually, lu r nature j
and capabilities must he known. These, her
Phre nology.and Physiology will reveal; induing
which they will also disclose her true sphere, and
her consequent duties. To this eventful subject
—and r.one enn In- more prolific of good to man—
will a portion of this volume he dedicated. Nor
will mothers, iri tin ir distinctive relations as i
mothers, be neglected.
Those at alt acquainted with the Editor’s style I
of writing or lecturing, vvil, readily comprehend .
his manner of treating these and other subjects!
that come appropriately within the wide range
of phrenological, physiological, and magnetic!
science. Our field is indeed the world. Not on- |
ly is it already ripe tor the harvest, but it is be ;
coming corrupt"! and all over grown with the
tares of uncleanness and the thistle of sin. To
reei ive the good into vessels but to east the had
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OP TUB
Star of Temperance.
A weekly family newspaper, devoted to the
promotion of 7 emperance, Education. Literature,
; Agriculture, and Institutions of improvement
| generally in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the
South-W eat, is published in this cilv. (Nm Or
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Cents jter annum, invariably in advance; printed
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The time has arrived when such a paper is
imperiously demanded by the peculiar exigencies
of refoim and improvom* nt, in the great South-
West, and we are determined to make a bold and
vigorous effort to meet the demand.
The paper will advocate with moderation and
liberality, hut with firmness and decision, the
pure and lofty principles of Tvlal Abetincvce
fiom all intoxicating drinks, in health; a com
plce and radical retorin in our system of Educa
tion, or rathtr, it will uige the estahleihnient of
a thorough one in the Library and Agricultural
Societies, arid all enterprises, public < r private
calculated to eh r ate, enlighten and stimulate the
great mass of mind throughout our section of
country —a section than which, there is no rich
er or more advantageously and salubriously situ
ated for the developciiun’t of its wealth on the
tare of its Globe.
It will labor to kindle a love f r the refined,
tile useful; and neither pains nor ex|nnse will
he span dto render it all that the friinils of the
cause, in which it is on,barked could disire; a
like the advocate ol great and practical j rinci
ples nt I emperance, Morals, and Improvement,
and the social and attaactive companion of the
parlor and family circle. On the one hand it
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Scylla ol attempting to grasp iro n thing on the
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per, upon the exhaustless ane ennobling princi
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W ith this exposition ol the course we intend
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DENTISTRY*
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