Mt. Vernon Republican (Mount Vernon, Ohio : 1854), 1856-02-19

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Time still moves on, with noiseless paco And we are loiterers by the way j Few win and many lose the race For which they struggle, day by dnj : And even when tho goal is gained, How seldom worth tho toil it seems I How lightly valued, when obtained, The prize that flattering Hope esteems t Submissive to the winds of chance, We toss on Life's inconstant sea ; This billow may our bark advance, And that may leave it on the lee ; This coast, which rises fair to view, May thick be set with rocky mail, And that, which beetle's o'er the blue, Be safest for the shattered sail. . The cloud that, like a little hand, Slow lingers when the morning shines, Expands its volume o'er the land, Dark as a forest sea of pines ; tyhile that which casts a vapory screen Before the nsure realm of day, Boll upward from the lowland scene, And from the mountain tops away. Oh, fond deceit I to think the flight Of time will lead to pleasures strange, And ever bring some new delight. To minds that strive and sigh for change : Vithin ourselves the secret lies, Let seasons Vary as they will, Our hearts would murmur, though our skies : Were bright as those of Eden still I The Wyandot Corn. ' This truly singular production was first introduced to the notice of the public in 1853, by Mr. J. R. Thomas, of Waverly, Illinois, who received nine grains from the Wyandot Indians through a California emigrant, which he planted in a sandy soil, and the product was fifty -eight full grown ears. In 1854 there were raised from twenty-five grains planted on the 10th of May, one hundred and thirty two ears, and from one-fourth of an acre, thirty-two bushels and three pecks of shelled corn. it only received the common cultivation given to other kinds of corn. The corn is represented to possess the following peculiarities. We copy from the circular of Mr. Thomas: "First, it requires but one groin to be tilanted in each bill; more than one is use-ess. Second, each grain yields from three tt) eight full grown stalks, equal in length and Blrength, being from nine to twelve feet high, and preceeding directly from the grain. Third, each stalk bears from two to four ears of large and beautiful pearl White corn, the meal of which is equal in appearance to flour Manufactured from wheat. Each hill will yield from eight to twenty ears. From an equal quantity of seed planted, it will produce double the quantity of ears that can be raised from any other kind of corn grown. The quan tity of fodder which ic bears is immense, and for stock feeding it is superior to all otheT varieties. The kernel is shaped similar to the yellow flint, the grain soft, twelve rowed, and small cob. Ear from twelve to fifteen inches long. If Planted fire feet ftnart aMi war fanrt which is near enough,) it will requiie about J,w grams, or one quart of the seed, per acre. Allowing each grain to produce but six ears, (and my yield for the present j ear, iboo, win average ten ears to the bill,) and the produce of 2,500 hills is 15,-OOO ears, and allowing 120 ears to the bushel of corn, the result will be 126 bush els per acre. By actual measurement it has been conclusively proved that three of the average sized ears of the Wyandot corn,, will make one quart, or ninety-six ears to the bushel, say one hundred ears, and the result is changed from 125 to 150 bushels per acre, the latter being nearest correct.'' " ' ; ' From the Now York Herald. SENATOR TOOMBS IN BOSTON. Great Anxiety to Hear the Lecture of tlio Gentlemen Jrom Georgia Im Reception Sketch of Lis Remarks, Boston, Jan. 24, 185C. Since the arrival of the Hon. Robert Toombs, of Oeorgia, in this city yesterday, and his becoming the guest of Hon. Wm. Apple ton, as might naturally be supposed, there has been considerable conversational excitement among that class who attend lectures, in regard to his proposed dissertation upon slavery, or, as the title is properly, the consistency of African slavery with the constitution of the United States and Republican Constitutions, and the etlects or the American devolution up on the African race. There have been speculations of all sorts, some as to how he would be received on his first appearance on the platform; some as to the manner in which he would treat the subject whether ho would prove plucky to the Southern or plastery to the Northern predictions; and a great many as to which portion of the community would be most largely represented at the lecture, at the rate of fifty cents per head the pro-slavery, the abolitionist, or those who don't care a snap either side, and merely wish to see the Honorable Senator. All, however, were agreed that the ad vent of Mr. Toombs, coming as it were to beard the lion in his den, and that too at the said lion's special invitation, was, to use a homely but Appropriate word, "fun. ny;" and as there arc enough in Boston who like to have fun, no matter of what kind, whether it be in religion, politics or prize fighting, the result was as might have been expected, the Tremont Temple was crowded to excess this evening. Those, however, who went with the exppc-tation of seeing a disturbance were disnp-pointed, for with but very slight excep-tions the dissent from the opinions expres eud was manifested by a respectable silence; while throughout the lecture there were many passages which received hearty ftp plause. At half-past seven Mr. Toombs appeared upon the platform, accompanied bv Hon, Wm. Appleton, Nathaniel Appleton, Esq., and some of the committee who have been instrumental in getting up tho course of lectures, tie was greeted with applause on his entrance, and without any introduc tion took the stand for the purpose of com mencing his remarks. On doing so a sin gle lnss was heard from the centre of the hall, which was quashed immediately by cheers from all parts. But upon the sub riding of the latter, the same snaky de monstration continued. This, however, was soon silenced by Mr. Toombs himself, who, perfectly at home, remarked that it made no difference with him. People might choose their own means to express their feelings. Good humor prevailed, and tho speaker proceeded It is possible, said he, that the majority of the sentiments advanced on this occa sion would be opposed to the honest con victions of most of those present, but he trusted that what might be said would tend in a manner to modify the asperity that now prevails between tbeivortb and the south. What he had to say would be ex pressed with all respect and deference to the opinions of others, but with farmncss and sincerity. The first portion of his lec ture was occupied entirely with the history of the Constitution of the United btntes, and the consideration of the elements which led to its formation, and the opinions of the men who contributed to its construction. He maintained that this instrument does not contain one single articlo that tended to prohibit slavery, but that.on the contrary, the institution Was protected by it, though of course, not prompted especially. The right to hold slaves is left to the people of each fetale by its provisions, and no one State could dictate to the other what they should do in the matter. History tt lis us that the Constitution was formed by the consent of thirteen slaveholding colonies, and at a time when the slave trade was practiced as a branch of lawful commerce. There were anti-slavery men in those days as well as now. Mason, of Virginia, Thos. Jefferson, and others equally great, had advocated the abolition of slavery; but it could not be done. It had been forced up on them by England, and emancipation was morally impossible; and under existing circumstances it is so at the present day. I am not responsible for the constitution as it stands now protecting slavery. The South is not responsible. It is your fathers my fathers the founders of this glorious republic, that are responsible. They made the constitution as it is, allowing each State to have its own institutions, to hold slaves or not, as they saw fit. And I think they did wisely. If the constitution is wrong, endeavor by all means to change it. If it conflicts with your views as to religion, politics, justice or morality, use your energies towards making it conform to your stan dard. The speaker asserted that in fact the formation of the constitution increased the number of slaves, and that, too, by the consent of Massachusetts and every voter in New England. This was proved by the provision that the slave trade should exist twenty years from the time of its adoption, until 1801, and that there was an extension to 1808. During the time largo num bers of slaves were imported, and a rapid increase was the consequence; and all (his, too, against the protestations of Southern anti-Blavery advocates. Laws made since then by wise statesmen also sustained the views of Mr. Toombs, and an allusion was made to the Fugitive Slave law. Here there was an interruption by hisses from various parts of the hall, which were taken by the lion. Senator with the utmost self-possession and coolness. Gentlemen, said be, in an Impressive manner, you may hiss your constitution if you wish, but you do not now hiss me. . Go and put your curses where thsy belong, if you choose upon me lainera or your country. We come here to speak of the constitution.and there are enough here and in the country to protect it. (Loud applause.) The spea- MOUNT VERNON, OHIO, ker then alluded to the condition ot the South in reference to slavery; the influence, for good or bad, which that institu tion has upon It, and the easy control wmcn their government exerted over all classes, summing up with tho remark, that since 1789 no Southern State ever had occasion to call upon an extraordinary power to suppress insurrection. Allusions were then made to the Missouri compromise. This law had been allowed to exist for years, but the legislation of 1854 was the step by which the constitution was brought back to its true bearings the recognition of the rights of all States to legislate for themselves in regard to their own institutions. Throughout, all tho South had acted upon this principle tho true principle of that document, to which every State in the Union is in good faith bound; and it is to be trusted all would soon Agree to it. In commencing on the second portion of his lecture, Senator Toombs remarked that the topic touched upon would be one which there would be less probabilities of himself and audience agreeing upon than the first, but he could not help that, This was the effect of the Revolution, and the present system of Southern slavery upon the African race. He, without hesitation, pronounced it beneficial. The people of the North draw indirect comparisons in regard to the condition of the negro in the two sections of the country, both as to the action of the individual to himself and to tho whites, comparisons, which, when drawn, have never been sanctioned by reason or justice. You say that all the slaves should be emancipated immediately, and that no harm can be done by the act, to prove which you cite the condition of your free colored population. But how would it be if tho million of the inhabitants of Massachusetts consisted of 500,000 free blacks, and 500,000 whites? Would your boasted prosperity be as it is now, and would not there be some disposition to look after the interest of the African in a different direction from that at present? Your prosperity as a free State, is not that you are exempt from slavery; it is owing to the absence of the rnco from your midst. When our country first started, the slaves were not fitted for self-government. They might be or might not be in the future. There are no instances in history that will prove that the African race ever took the first steptowards self civilization, but there are multitudes of cases to prove that when once elevated in the human scale being left to themselves their tendency was to fall back into barbarism. The principles of our government are based upon the axiom that Democracy is a government of men; republicanism a government of laws. Massachusetts adopted this sentiment at the outset, and so did Georgia. The laws therefore must be the governing principle; and as negroes wero unnt to make laws lor themselves, as experience has shown, the Southern whites, having them with them, must make laws for them. The slavery of African race has been existent with their creation. Other races may have for a time been compelled to bear the yoke, but they only are tho ones that have always been subject to mas ters. So far as the fcouth is concerned, the slavery institution has made them happy. So far as the freedom of the Noith is con cerned, it has made them degraded. The former and present condition of Hayti and Jamaica were alluded to in sup port of the position ot the speaker, and in remaiking upon the freedom of the negro in the Northern states ho said: It is true that he is lord of himself and his heritage. But is it not a heritage of woe, excluded from all civil rights, with but few exeep tions, and looked upon with contempt al most universally? His history is written upon the records of the jails and peniten tiaries. Mr. Toombs contended that the South was right in the belief that equality in the two races is impossible, and there fore restraint was necessary. The laws of the South gave to the slaves great pri vile ges. I do not pretend, said he, that all are granted that should be, but earnestly hope that soon all that are proper should be allowed to them. I say this in Boston I will say it in Georgia. The most en thusiastic applause greeted this remark. The conclusion of the address of Mr. Toombs was mainly a consideration of the condition of the South in a commercial point of view, and he drew a far more favorable picture of its condition than mnny who pre tend that the peculiar institution of that section of the United States is dragging it down to destruction. At the conclusion of the lecture three cheers qualified of course were given for the Senator; and as far as could be judged from the expressions heard in the crowd while leaving the hall, there was a general expression of approba tion towards the lecturer, not of his opin ions, but of his candor and bearing. The audience dispersed quietly, although one man sang out, before Mr. Toombs left the stand, "How long before Charles Sumner can speak in Tallahassee? ' Another ex cited individual in the crowd cried, "Three cheers for Charles Sumner!" But the re sponsc was like those demonstrations by the scholars at Dothe-Hoys Hall, on the return of Mr. bqueers "feiglis with the chill on." A moment after we saw a rank abolitionist lecturing the caller, telling him to treat a man decently, when thus invited here to express his honest opinions. We noticed a large number of colored persons present, and their behaviour was such as might have been well copied by one or two of another complexion, who were less in terested in the subject under discussion. X3T People talk about the dull routine of ordinary existence the quiet, commonplace monotony with which the mass of mankind pass through life. There is no such thing as quiet, common-place monotony. Every life is full of incidents, and every heart Is full of feelings; but they are not all published. "The heart know-eth its own bitterness, and a stranger inter-meddleth not with its joys." , , , A writer, has compared worldly friendship to our shadow, and a better com parison was never made, for while we walk in tbd'sunshine it sticks to us, but the moment we enter the shade it deserts feg , . : TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 19, .Nathaniel P. Banks, Speaker. , A brief reference to the personal and political antecedents of the new Spoakor will interest our renders. Mr. Banks is a native of Massachusetts, and we behove of Middlesex County, in one of the towns of which, Waltbam, about ten miles from Boston, he still resides. Wbilq a youth he was a machinist in that town, and excelled in that employment. At an early nge he took an active part in politics, and espoused the side of the Democratic party. Robert Rantoul, Jr., who always interested himself in aspiring young men, and finding one in Mr. Banks whose talents wero above his limited circumstances, on being appointed Collector of Customs, in Boston, by President Tyler, gave Mr. Banks a place in that office. More by Mr. Rantoul's views than by any other influence, were Mr. Banks' political opinions moulded. He was, while still connected with the post, a student in Mr. Rantoul's law office in Boston. Mr. Banks was admitted to tho bar, but has never been entirely engaged in his professionhis name appearing only once in the Massachusetts Reports. About ten years ago he was elected to the House of Representatives in Massachusetts, from the town of Waltham, his personal popularity prevailing over the majority against his party. He was re elected for several successive years, but tho Whigs having an overwhelming majority, his position was not very prominent until the year 1 850, when the union of Free Soilers nnd the Democrats carried the State against the Whigs by a large majority. Mr. Banks took a very active part in that canvass; addressing audiences in all parts of the State. It will be recollected that the Compromise measures had just been passed and Mr. Webster had summoned the Whigs of Massachusetts to "conquer their prejudices," asummons which they obe'yed. Mr. Banks was chosen both a member of the Senate from Middlesex County and a member of the House from the town of Waltham. He declined the election to the Senate nnd at a caucus held by the Coalition composed of the Democrats and Free Soilers, he was nominated for Speaker of the House, and Henry Wilson, now a Senator from Massachusetts, was nominated President of the Senate. These nominations were ratified by the Legislature. . During this session, Charles Sumner was chosen to the Senate of tho United States after twenty-six ballots the Caleb Cushing Democrats, led on by that apostate, holding for some weeks, the balance of power. Mr. Banks zealously supported Mr. Sumner, During the succeeding summer, when John G. Palfrey was a candidate for Congresss, in the Middlesex dis trict, he received the cordial support of Mr. Banks. The next autumn, the coalition achieved a second triumph, and Mr, Banks being re-ekcted to the House, was re-elected to the Speakership. iNo man who ever presided over a legislative dody in that State.not even Robert C. Winthrop, with all his finished culture and varied accomplishments, could compare with Mr. Banks. His clear nnd sharp voice, his quick perception, his imperturbable self- possession, his decision of character and his complete familiarity with parliamentary law and dicipline, won the admiration of all. "lie was born to preside," was the spontaneous suggestion of both friends and opponents. In the year 1853, he was chosen to the Constitutional Convention a body which counted among its members, Charles Sumner, Rufus Choate, Chief Justice Parker, Gov. Boutwell, Henry Wilson nnd over this assembly, containing so much talent and position, he was chostn to preside, by about one hundred majority. His ability, as a presiding officer, was here again tested and triumphantly vindicated. He presided over a Democratic State Convention in 1851, and over the Republican State Convention of last year, which re jected Henry J. Gardner two of the most stormy political conventions ever held and here again gave decisive proof of his ability to conduct the business of delibera tive assemblies, these several manifestations of bis power, more than any political influence of position, determined his election as tho Republican candidate for the Speakership in the contest which has now so successfully terminated. Mr. Banks was chosen a member of Con gress in the year 1 852 on the second tricl. lie was the candidate of the Democratic party, and on the second trial was supported by the Free Soilers, whoso candidate, bamuel h. bewail, withdrew. During Mr. Banks' first session, the Nebraska bill was introduced. Like all other Northern, Democrats, the Administration applied every art to bring him to its support, but he maintained his integrity, and made an Able speech against it. On one occasion he voted with Several Anti-Ne braska members- to suspend the rules to take up the Bill. The vote was criticised by his friends, but though considered ill- advised by most or the Antt-JNebraka members was regarded by them as an honest vote and not detracting from his devotion to the cause. He was nominated for the present Congress by Conventions of the Free Soil, the Democratic and the K. N. parties, nnd was elected receiving about 7000 votes. The .Nebraska men supported another candidate. On the inauguration of the Republican party in Mossacnusetls, last autumn, he connected himself with it, and addressed the people at different points n opposition to the re-eleotion of Gov. Gardner. Mr. Banks is indebted to no advantages of birth and early education for his success. No college or academy has done any thing for him. In the common school and his own home, he has been trained. In these popular institutions of learning, he has manifested a great interest. He was employed by the Bovrd of Education in his State to address the people on the advantages of common schools in all parts of the State, and it was staled by the Secretary of the Board that no one at this time Was doiog so much to interest the people in its behalf. . . . . . . . Felons generally npear on the ends of fingers and thumbs, but sometimes 00 the end of a rope, -- Stuck vp Folks I "I don't like those people, they are so dreadfully stuck up," was the remark we overheard the other day. What are "stuck up" people, thought we, and wo have been looking around to see if we could find any. Do you see that young man over yonder, leaning against the post of that hotel piazza, twirling a shadow walking stick, now nnd then coaxing the linir on liis upper lip, and watching every lady that passes, not that he cares to see them, but is anxious to know whether they observe him; he belongs to the "stuck up folks." What is the occasion? , Well, ho happens to have a rich father, and a foolish,, vain mother, who have taught him that he isn't common folks at all, and that poverty is almost the same as vulgarity and meanness, nnd so he has become "stuck up," he doesn't take pains to learn anything, for he doesn't feel the need of knowing any more; he does not work, for he was never required to, and he is so extensively "stuck up" that he hasn't the leant idea that he will ever come down he doesn't know, however. There goes a young woman lady, she calls herself with the most condescending air to nobody in particular, and an all pervading consciousness that "all creation and the rest of mankind" Are looking at and admiring her; she never earned the salt she eats, knows a little, very little, of a good mnny things, and nothing thoroughly of anything; is most anxious Test she should be troubled to make a selection out of fifty young men, all of whom Are dying for her, she supposes; she is one of the "stuck up folks," and that is about all she is. That oddish gentleman, over the way, barricaded with half a yard of shirt collar, guarded by a gold headed cane, with a pompous patronizing nir do you see him? Well, he is one of the "stuck up," too. He has been so about ten years, since he got off his leather apron, and began to speculate successfully in real estate. There Are other fools of this class, some "stuck up" by having at some time been constable, justice of the peace, an alderman, and in various other ways, they get "stuck up" notions. They are not proud people, for they do not rise to the dignity of pride; they are not distinguished folks, for they have not ability or character enough to make them so they are just what they appear to be, "stuck up;" let them stick. &3T A merry and cheerful countenance is one of the things which Jeremy Taylor said his enemies and persecutors could not take away from him, nnd Professor Dewey remarks that there are some persons who spend their lives in this world, as they would spend them if shut up in a dungeon. Everything is made gloomy and forbidding. They go moaning and complaining, from day to day, that they have so little, and are constantly anxious lest what they have should escape out of their hands. They always look upon the dark side and can never enjoy the good. That is not religion. ' Religion makes the heart cheerful, and when its large and benevolent principles are exercised, man will be happy in spite of himself. The industrious bee does not complain that there are so many poisonous flowers nnd thorny branches on its road, but buzzes on, selecting his honey wherever he can find it, and passing quietly the place where it is not. There is enough in this world to complain about and findTnult with, if men have the disposition to do so. We often travel on a hard nnd uneven road; but, with a cheerful spirit, nnd a heart to praise God for his mercies, wo may walk therein with comfort, and come to the end of our ourney with peace. Don't Worrt. This is the first thing an editor should get by heart. If Mr. Slocum threatens to withdraw his patronage, because you criticised Professor Drawl's lecture on the onion question, don't worry but tell him to go ahead and do it. If Mr. Bullion writes you an insulting letter, saying that if you don t stop writing about the Diddlcton Railroad, he'll ru in you with a law suit don't worry, but dare him to try it on. If Mr. Smith threatens to "cave your head in, because you mentioned that "his son Bob" was sent to the Toombs for nett ing a street lamp with brickbats don't worry, but tell him that you so love the law, you dine on a salad made of red tape and sealing wax. If Mr. Silk approaches you with a horse pistol "that kicks," and offers to blow your brains out if you ever again allude to his visits to Mrs. Denture's, don't worry about it, but tell him to blase away. Again we say, never worry. If you do, you are no more calculated for an editor than a Quaker is for marine hornpipes. jSW A pretty woman is one of the "institutions" of the country an angel in dry goods and glory. She makes sunshine, blue sky, Fourth of July, and happiness wherever she goes. Her path is one of delicious roses, perfume and beauty. She is a sweet poem, written in rare curls and choice calico, and good principles. Men stand up before her as so many admiration points, to melt into cream and then butter. Iter words float round the ear like music, birds of Paradise, or the chimes of Sabbath bells. Without her, society would lose its truest attraction, the church its firmest reliance, and young men the very best of comforts and company. Her influence and generosity restrain the vicious, slregth-en the wesk, raise the lowly, flannel-shirt the heathen, and strengthen thefaint-hearted. Wherever yott find the virtuous woman, you also find pleasant fireside banquets, clean clothes, order, good living, gentle hearts, musio, light and model "institutions" generally. She is the flower of humanity, a very Venus in dimity, and her inspiration is the breath of Heaven. 3TVirtue, says Dr. Alexander, consists in doing onr duty in the several relations that we sustain, in respect to ourselves, to our fellow men, and to God, as known from reason, conscience, and revelation .-.,..! 1856. A Slavery Tragedy. Another of those tragedies, enacted often so silently and unoh'serrcdly in the midst of society, comes to bur mind, as we sit musing in our editorial chair, A friend of ours, wheri he was fit college, had a room-male, between whom and himself sprang vp a warm attachment. The young man was a southerner, wealthy and talented. The friends graduated together, both with honor to themselves; but that(very day, after the exercises were over, and they about to separate, the young southerner was taken ill with a dangerous fever, nnd it was not expected that he would live. Thinking himself upon the bed of death, he called his companion to him and made him swear to fulfill his last request: which was, to beg his father to free a slave whom they held in their family. "We love each olhcr,"snid he, "and we are secretly engaged. She is so white that she would pass for a white girl. She is very beautiful, and as pure as she is beautiful. We were to wait until the death of my father, so that I could free her nnd marry her." But, contrary to' hope, tho young man recovered; his family came to conduct him home, and oar friend lost sight of him. He afterwards heard tho sequel to the romance which had deeply interested him. By some fatality, the purpose of the lovers became known, and the father, enraged at the thought of the disgraco his son wished to bring oh the family, sold the girl, and she was taken, her lover knew not whither Since then he has known no rest nor peace. He has wandered from place to place, and State to State, in vain search after the lost-idol, whom, if found, would in all probability, be found ruined, miserable beyond the power of language to express. His mind has sunk gradually beneath the blow, and he has become halt idiotic, though at the time he left college he stood second in the ranks. That the selfishness of man can bring about and coldly contemplate such misery, is enough to "make the angels weep." Sandusky Register. Ages of Eminent Foreign Persons. We receive so many inquiries in regard to the ages cf prominent men on the other side of the Atlantic, that we have compiled the following list from the best source at our command, We place the names in chronological order, There are various conflicting statements in regard to the age of Rogers, the veteran poet; a majority of his biographers have reported bis birth date in 1762, in which case he is now upward of 93 years of Age; Alexander Von Humboldt is 8G; Lord Lyndhurst 82; Walter Savage Landor 80; Lord Brougham 77; John Wilson Croker 75, Beranger, the French poet, 75; Henry Hallam 74; Sir David Brewster 74; Lord Mahon 74; Louis Sphor, the composer, 52; Lord Palmers- ton 74; Sir Charles Napier 69; M. Guizot 67; ueorge Uombe 67; b ather Matthew 66; Victor Cousin 64; Lord John Russell 64. Pope Pius IX 63; Lamartine 63; Macrea-dy 62; Grote, the historian, 64; Faraday 61; William Howitt 60; Carlyle 59 Lycll 58; Thires 58; Macaulay 55; Mrs. Gore 55; Robert Chambers 54; Cardinal Wiseman 66; Victor Hugo 53; Sir Edward Lsndseer 52; Eugene Sue 51; Balfe, the composer, 51; W. H. Ainsworth, Benjamin Disraeli, Bulwer, Douglass Jerrold, and George Sand Are 50; Kossuth 49; Louis Napoleon 47; Richard Moncton Milnes 46; Tennvson 46; Thackeray 44 ; Tupper 44; Dickens 43; Charles Mackay 43; Robert Browning 43; Gilfillon 42; Louis Blanc 42; Phillip J. Bayley 39; Shirely Brooke 39; Queen Vic toria and Prince Albert 36; Jenny Lind 35; Most persons would judge from Thackeray's appearance that he was At least 70 years old, but he was born in 181 1. Boi-ton Transcript. ' Pruning. In pruning trees Men are as irregular as in correcting their children they suffer both logo so long that they hardly know when or where to make correction. They cut off large limbs that will never be forgotton. This excessive pruning is at limes carried to extreme Among all operators. We find people delaying to prune fruit trees from year to year, till the limbs are too thick to produce fruit. Then the other extreme is adopted, nnd large limbs must be but to let in the light. In this connection the Massachusetts Plowman takes the ground that young bearing trees may be trimmed at this season of the year as well as at any other. No large limbs should be cut on any account; and even when they are so thick as to die on the tree, there is nothing gained by cutting off the dead Wood close to the body. A Beautiful Simile. A few days since a lovely little child of four summers was buried. On leaving the house of its parents, the clergyman, iter, Mr. Jay, plucked up by the roots a beauti ful little "Forget-Me-Not," and took it with him to the grave. After the little embryo of humanity had been deposited in the grave, the clergy man holding up the plant in his hand, said: "I hold in my hand a beautiful flower, which I plucked from the garden we have just left. By taking it from its parent home it has withered, but X here plant it in the head of this grave, and it will soon revive and flourish. "So with tho little flower we have just planted in the grave. It has been pluck ed from its garden, and has wilted, bat it is transplanted lftto the garden of immor tality, where it will revive and flourish in immortality, glory nnd beauty." . . . An honest Dutohman, On being asked how often he shaved, said, "Dree dimes a week, every day but Sooatay-Den 1 shafe every tay." it ul say, darkey, how sell dem broom so cheaper dan dis idiwidual can do, When, 'tween oursebs-, I steal destuff?" "You fool, Pomp. I steal mine ready mado." ,m The Maine Law and Theology are at variance: for iWspirili of the jtlst," as well as the wicked, are doomed to destruc tion, ' ' - u . . Feed Your treoso on iron filings and grow steel pens from their wings. : NO. l4.! Conviction of a Clergyman for f drg'sry, At the York Assizes, says a late English paper before Mr, Baron Martin, the . Rev. William Beresford, aged fifty-six, was Indicted for having, on the 4th of November, 1848, at Bradford, tittered a tot$- ed endorsement (using the name of a Mr Kaye,) of a bill on exchange for the pay menl of XI 00, with intent to defraud Sam" ucl Laycock. When the bill was presented to Mr. Laycock, that gentleman was scrutinizing the signature of Mr. Kaye, when the prisoner stated that he was ill, and had written the indorsement in bed, which would probably account for the sig-' nature not resembling very exactly - his usual handwriting. The prisoner then received 99,6. in cash, Mr. Laycock tt'. taining for interest and commission.' It was stated during the trial that the prisoner is a brother to General Beresford, novr , Adjutant General in India, and the cousin of Lord Decie8 and next heir to that title, and holds a living in CorB. liis Lordship summed up the evidence, afid the jury, after a few minutes deliberation, found the prisoner guilty. Mr. Baron Martin, in passing sentence, said the prisener had been most properly convicted, on the mdst clear arid satisfactory evidence that could well bs adduced, of having utteied the endorsement of Mr. Kaye, knowing it to bs forged. Tho prisoner best knew whether or not this was the first forgery he had ut tered. The sentence of the court was that he be transported for the period of his natural life. The prisoner, who appeared surprised at the extent of the sentence, had ts be assisted from the dock. Ship Building in Cleveland. We have no certain means of knowing the number of vessels, or the amount of tonnage, that will be built in this city during the present year. We think, however, that we may safely set down the number of vjssels at forty, and their tonnagd at 15,000. About ten thousand tons will belong to sail craft and five thousand tons to steam. Estimating the cost of the former at $40 per ton, and the latter at $75 which we think is nearly accurate the total value of the vessels will be $775,000. Our ship yards give employment to at least one thousand persons, including black smiths, boiler makers, teamsters, and all others connected, As a large number of these are single men, wo may say that the labor of each of them supports two other persons; so that a population of over three thousand is supported by our shipyards'. ' If our capitalists would but turn their attention to manufacturing and leave off shaving and speculating in real estate, we might, to-day, have a population of 75,-000 instead of 50,000; and there would be fewer idler among us, notwithstanding thd addition. Clev. Leader. , A Novel Telegraph Meeting,-The directors of the New York and Washington Magnetio Telegraph Company were to have had a meeting in N. York last week but were prevented by the obstructions on the railroad. This did notj however, prevent tho directors from com1 municating with each other, for the Baltic more Sun says: "At the appointed tlodr the President took the chair in Philadelphia, and the Directors in Washington, Baltimore, Wilmington, and New York promptly answered td the call of the roll; if ben the business commenced. Resolutions were proposed, and motions were made in the city, and second ded and debated in the others, with as much promptness as though all had been present in one room. In the course of about two hours the business was all transacted, a dividend declared, and the meeting adjourned." II Tin A Cowhiding.. There has been a cowhiding scrape at Columbus. The daughters of several prominent citizens of that place, have recently, while on their way to and from school, been insulted in a most Villainous style by a Couple of filthy scoundrels. One of the yotfng Indies told her parents the facts, and the dirty dogs who had been guilty of tho infamy were watched. On Saturday one of them took his dinner at the U. 8'. Hotel, and was pointed oat to Col. Simon ton, the landlord, who provided himself with a hea' vy whip, and when dinner was oer tapped the young man on his shoulders and asked him to step in the office, and there, in the presence of thirty or forty gentlemen, told the story of his blackguardism, and lashed him terribly, the fellow yelling like a wild beast during (he operation. SundusJcy fiegutir. It is a fine resark of FenolorJ, "Bear with yonrself in correcting faults a you wonld with others." We cannot d all at once; but by constant pruning away of little faults, and Cultivating humble virtues, we shall grow towards perfection. This simple rule not to be discouraged at slow progress, but to persevere overcoming evil habits one by one, such as sloth, negligence, or bad temper; and adding one excellence after another to faith, virtue; and to virtue know'edge;and to knowledge.tem perancej and to temperanoe, patienoe; and to patience, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to Brotherly kindness, charity will conduct the slowest Christian at laJt to high religious attain' dents. i m i in ii.-i, . . . ."Sam, did you see Mr. Johnson, the new overseer?" " Yes, massa; I met him down by the cotton" gin," "He's a good- looking rellow, isn't hei" Well, massa he talks like a tfood-lookinc man; ha maAa a bow; dais all he said." k . . . .''If I wero so unlucky," said an offj- cer, "as to have a stupid Sort, I would make him a parson." A clergyman presj cnt camly replied, "You think ditrenbtl1 sir, from your father;" - j .' . . : Patrick, meeting a lartmt braTinff hideously, remarked, " it's a fine ear Ibaf Dim nas lor music, mu ne i got a woour fulcowld." , -f , , , , . ; . . . The sea bf matrimony is often dis. lurbed by ."squalls." , . , - ', cnr