text: ; &&■ .owe s' *r\« ' ' < -* -• ■ t . ■•■fJT wff niiv ■■ c- •* i -ss-i ir .'• V? 3. ,. «3> fa* a?iL - ii&K •••'•'P '•'* ■ f ' ''! ■~.•«' nr . ' • v Nr '•■"■• • •" ’ • - ■■■■'■<1 ** :o :...•. .. v- ■■'•' v ' trf Mtii od* O-V. ■■ ,. ,v ■ t*jj j$a;»i*tnU i > >i* ; : ;-r . ^ j - ... . ; s ;i —- -••!•■■ - ' || | ^ . . _ _ _ ___ ... ^ w __ _ _ _ a family JJratsjmprr: Drnniril la 3toJtlg, fitantin, &nm, ®Lrla, tasrarati, mwu*, »gnnrttn», /nrrigti %tm, &r.~Sidknmdnd af farla nr Irrt. — __ r T 1 _ ' _ - 1 - " 't~- ■ , , -= ----- —— ■■:. ..■ : r.^-. ■-■■.. ■ ■■ ■ —- —. .. .....-- n - . .... $1.00 IN ADVANCE! BRIDGETON N. J. SATURDAY. APRIL II. 1857. VOL. X-NO 475 ~-""" -- ~- ■■ -- - _ MENTAL IMPROVEMENT. PJHAVING received a supply of G. F. Root’ new Note Book entitled the SABBATH BELL, Also a few copies of Dr. E. K. Kane’s secom ARCTIC EXPLORING EXPEDITION ■and a. large assortment of Miscellaneous Readin; and School Books, together with a great variety of Foolscap, Note, Post and fancy Paper; stce pens, Envelopes of nearly all sizes, qualities am colors. The subscriber having fer several year; past largely increased bis stock of books, am believing that in a population of over 5000 it Bridgeton and vicinity, a Book and stationery store would be patronized, would now earnestly invite all persons to give him a call. Owing to want of room below stairs, we have to keep the largest amount of our books in a small room on the second story floor, and all persons wishing to purchase, are invited to walk up and examine at their leisure and for themselves, at SAMUEL L. FITZGERALD’S Emporium of cheap Fancy Goods, Drugs and Nov. 8. [Confectionary. HAIR BY ORDER LADIES and gentlemen wishing to have their hair or whiskers of a beautiful dark brown or jet black, can do so by calling at Samuel L. Fithian’s drug and chemical store, and purchasing his superior Hair Dye, at a cost of 25 cents per bottle. The dye is warranted not to injure the hair, but rather to improve its growth, and to make an unchangeable and natural color with but very little trouble or expense. Try it, and if it does not give satisfaction, if used according to directions, you can have the money refunded. SAMUEL L FITZGERALD. Bridgeton, March 11, 1857. WEST JERSEY ACADEMY BRIDGE I' O X, X. J. DAVID THOMPSON, A. M, Principal and Instructor in the Classics, J. B. Woodard, Instructor in Mathematics and the English Branches. THIS institution is located near the pleasant and healthy town of Bridgeton. It is believed that it possesses advantages enjoyed by few similar institutions in our country. Being in the outskirts of the town, it furnishes retirement to the student, and withdraws him from many temptations to which he would otherwise be exposed, yet is Sufficiently near to allow a punctual attendance at church on the Sabbath. The building is of recent construction, and has all the modern improvements designed to promote the health and comfort of the pupils. Facilities will be furnished for acquiring a thorough English, mathematical and classical education, preparing the student either for college or for the more active duties of life. Students will find all the comforts of a home in the family of the principal, with whom they will be required to attend church on the sabbath, unless a wish to the contrary is expressed by their parents. For board and tuition in the English and Classical branches, together with light and fuel, $80 per session of 22 weeks. Marking $50. The next session begins on Wednesday, May 6. Agriculture address: Hon. Samuel Beach Jones, D.D., or the principal. Bridgeton, March 14, 1807-3E1. For Clerk and County Surveyor, X J. Pike, undersigned respectfully informs the citizens of Cumberland County that he has engaged Mr. Thomas F. Paschal, civil engineer, of Philadelphia, to make a scientific survey of the County. He has already commenced, and if sufficient encouragement is offered, will continue to survey the whole County, for the purpose of constructing a complete Map of it. As this will necessarily be attended with heavy expense, an agent will call on the inhabitants for a substantial expression of their approbation of this great undertaking; and in as much as a good map of the County, with the location and name of the occupant of each farm, is of great value to one and all. The publisher feels confident of a liberal patronage. March 14-tf. JACOB MONK. House and Sign Painter and Grainer. COMMERCIAL STREET, Over Thomson & Fithian's Clothing Store. BRIDGE STORE. Bridgdon, July 12. NEW DRY GOODS FOR SPRING OF 1837 IsASHIONABLE Silks, Silk Tissues, flounced, Black Silks, extra "loss. Spring Dress Goods, Spring Shawls, British and French Chintzes, Earthyons, Staple Linen Goods, Blankets, Quilts, Damask Table Cloths, Napkins, &c. Gentlemen’s wear and full stock of goods for Boys Clothing. Bargains, daily received from New York and Philadelphia Auction Sales. Wholesale buyers are invited to give us an early call. EYER & LANDELL, 4th & ARCH Streets. Philadelphia. Terms Not Cash, and prices low. March 14, 1858.-3mw. SPRING GOODS JUST received at, Taylor & Newkirk’s, opposite the Post Office, a fresh supply of Spring goods consisting of Delaine, Challis and Duncans, the latter a new and beautiful article for dresses Trimmings, A new style of Argyle & Allegan Antiques, also an entirely new variety of trimming for dresses. at TAYLOR & NEWKIRK’S Bridgeton, March 14, 1857. MUSLINS. A GOOD assortment of Bleached & unbleached muslin, Cambric, Swiss and Muslin do, Cambric and Swiss flouncing, Inserting and Edging, Dimity Bands and some fine French Dimity, also a fresh lot. of Collars, Underslaces and Handkerchiefs, of the latter, some of excellent quality for gentlemen' TAYLOR & NEWKIRK. Bridgeton, Mar. 14, 57.-tf PLAIN Black, Moire Antiques & Watered silks, also India, and other fancy silks, suitable for the season, and Moire ribbon for guards, one piece (superior quality). A new style in Card and Tassels for ladies' Wrappers, with a variety of other articles too numerous to mention. Please call and examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere. TAYLOR & NEWKIRK. Bridgeton, Mar. 14, ’57.tf opposite P. O. To Farmers. NO. 1 PERUVIAN GUANO. The subscribers offer for sale No. 1 Peruvian Guano, at the lowest Philadelphia prices— either for cash or in exchange for grain. TAGG & JOHNS, Mar. 14, 1857. Woodbury steam flour Mill. Bonds and mortgages. We have several first-rate bonds and mortgage for sale, drawing 6 percent interest, individual having ample capital to invest safely, and desirous of having their interest paid punctually would do well to call on the subscribers. July 14, 1857. H. J. MOLTORD & BRO. SUGAR. New Orleans Sugar just received and for sale cheap at DANIEL THAN'S. GROCER Cured Hams, prime quality, for sale by June 14. J. B. POTTER & CO. Executor’s Sale of REAL ESTATE. Pursuant to the last will and testament of Isaac Whitaker, dec’d, late of the county of Cumberland, the subscriber, executor thereof, will expost to public sale, on Saturday, the 23rd day of May, 1857, between the hours of 1 and 5 o’clock, p.m. of said day, at the hotel of E. Davis & Son, in the town of Bridgeton, N.J., the following described lands and REAL ESTATE! No. 1, is all that convenient frame Dwelling and premises, situate on the west side of Laurel street, in Bridgeton, and lately occupied by Isaac Whitaker, deceased; location desirable. For a private residence; lot 74 feet front, and about 265 feet deep, is all that large frame dwelling and premises adjoining No. 1. The buildings are in good repair, and now in the tenure of Jonathan High, and Jonathan W. Carll; lot 6-3 feet and 8 inches front, and about 265 feet deep. No. 3, is a Building Lot, adjoining No. 2; 61 ft. Front, and about 265 feet deep, and the contiguous Lot in the rear of the property of John Bitters and Win. Moore, will be sold with the same. There are two barns on the said premises, with sheds and other improvements. Nos. 4, 5, 6 comprise the premises known as the Joseph Buck Lot, situated between Pike Street and the Centreville road, and fronting the cross street on Laurel Hill, and will be sold in lots of about one acre each. No. 7 is a tract of TIMBER LAND, Situate in Russell’s Neck, in the Township of Deerfield, adjoining lands of the heirs of Joel Fithian, dec’d; and David Clarke and others, and contains 24 58-100 acres, or thereabouts. No. 8 is a tract of Timber Land, situate partly in the townships of Deerfield and Pittsgrove, adjoining lands of the heirs of Joseph Milter, dec’d, and others, and contains 1 acre or thereabouts. The Timber on this tract is valuable, being largely sprinkled with chestnut. A map of Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be placed in the hands of James Hood, Esq., and will be exhibited by him at any time previous to the day of sale. The purchasers will be required to pay 10 percent of the purchase money upon the property being struck off. A credit of one year will be given upon a portion of the purchase money of lots Nos. 1, 2 and 3, by securing the payment thereof. Other conditions made known on the day of sale. EDWARD VANMETER, Ex'r. March 31, 1857 NOTICE ALL persons having demands against the Estate of Isaac Whitaker, deceased, are notified to present them under oath or affirmation to the subscriber, on or before the 4th day of December, 1857. EDWARD VAN METER, Ex'r. March 21, 1857-2m. 15 STEAM PACKET THE packet sloop NILE, Capt. David J. Mulford. Will continue to make regular trips between Bridgeton and Philadelphia, leaving the lower place on Tuesday, and first wharf below Arch at Philadelphia, on Friday at 4 o'clock, p.m., of each week. For information respecting freight, apply to the Captain on board, or R. G. Brewster, Bridgeton. March 21. THE PACKET SLOOP MARTIN Capt. David E. Levy, Will run as heretofore, a regular packet between Bridgeton and Philadelphia, for the accommodation of farmers and others; leaving Bridgeton on Saturdays, and upper sole of Arch street wharf, on Wednesdays at 12 o'clock, (noon), giving farmers every opportunity for getting their produce to market in good order and in short time. Freights landed at Buena Vista and Greenwich, if required. All kinds of business executed with despatch and prompt returns given. For returns on other information. Call upon the Captain on board or X. K. Young. DAVID BLEIF. Bridgeton, March 14, 1857-tf. Samuel L. H. Mann offers for sale his mineral water and Bottling Establishment, consisting of one large and improved generator, large bottling founts, improved bottling and corking machine, mineral bottles, etc., together with all the necessary apparatus for the economical and expeditions battling of Mineral Water, to be sold very cheap; and he would hereby give notice to all whom it may concern, that Daniel T. Davis has forfeited all claim upon the above named apparatus and bottles. March 21-tf. Just Received and for Sale, In the Fall-ton Island Molasses of superior quality per gallon; also, new crop N.O. Molasses, brown and white sugars; also some new styles imported Calicoes, Delanes, Brilliants, etc. Fail-ton, March 21—tf. The partnership heretofore existing under the firm of Maul & Clark, was dissolved by mutual consent of 14th day of March inst. The business [Blind and Shade manufacturing] will be continued by John M. Maul, in all its branches. March 21-tf. Peruvian Guano and Supper Phosphate of Lime. A CARGO of No. 1. Peruvian Guano, and Allen & Needle’s Super Phosphate of Lime received and for sale, at Philadelphia prices by R. G. BREWSTER. Bridgeton, March 14, 1857.-2mo. Will be sold at Public Sale, on WEDNESDAY, the 15th day of APRIL, 1857, at the residence of the subscriber, in Hopewell Township, near Ireland’s Mills, the following described STOCK, Consisting of a span of young Horses, three milch Cows, a number of Young Cattle, and four Hogs. FARMING UTENSILS, Such as one Plantation wagon nearly new, one light Carriage, Horse rake, fan mill, ploughs, harrows, stage harness, plough gears, grain cradle, scythes, forks, rakes, shovels, hoes, barrels, boxes, etc. ALSO Two tons of Timothy Hay, wheat and oat straw, Corn, Oats and Potatoes by the bushel, and a lot of oak and Cedar Posts. HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Bureaus, Chairs, Tables Stoves, settees, beds, Bedsteads, Dishes, Pots, Pails, and various other articles too tedious to mention. Sale positive—as the subscriber intends moving West—at 1 o’clock P.M. Conditions at sale by S. D. FRAZEUR. April 4, ’57.-2t D. M. Woodruff, Auct. FLANEL! FLANEL! FLANEL! WHITE and yellow at every price for the buyer. B N. B. Shrouding Flannel of the finest quality always on hand. COLLARS. A well selected lot of Ladies French Worked and plain collars at SHEPPARD’S. Dec. 13BD James B. Ferguson, Publisher. TERMS. The West Jersey Pioneer is published every Saturday Morning, at $1.00 per year, in advance, or $1.25 at the end of the year. JIDVER TISEMEN TS Will be inserted for 60 cents a folio of 100 words, for the first insertion; 25 cents for each subsequent insertion. A liberal deduction will be made upon all advertisements exceeding five folios in length, and which are inserted for a longer period than three months. No advertisement of a folio or less will be inserted a single week, for less than 50 cents. All letters and communications must be post-paid, and accompanied by the author’s name, to insure attention. Office-Erick Building, Corner of Commerce and Pearl Streets. Written for the West Jersey Pioneer. The following lines are affectionately dedicated to the memory of the late Rev. William E. Cornwell. BY SALLIE E. F. And can it be that thou, dear friend, Art gone forever from our gaze, That we who loved to grasp thy hand, Can never more behold thy face? That we no more can hear thy voice Pleading with earnest, solemn tone; Urging poor sinners to repent, And turn to Christ, God's only Son. Ah! yes, is true, for thou art gone; Thy earthly labors all are o’er, Thy battle fought, thy race is run, And we may hope thy victory won. For, while upon the battle field, Thou n'est not invay thy sword but marched straight on thy sword to wield— And surely thou hast gained a crown! And oh! roe-think! it brightly sparkled, Bostudded o’er with many a star, Reflecting light through death’s dark portal, To guide thee to a world uniting. Oh! then may we who still are sailing Upon the restless sea of Time, Copy thee, our hearts ne’er failing; That we may moor our bark with thine. Bridget On, K. J., April, 1857; Dear Western Correspondence Chicago, Ill., March 27th, 1857. Mr. Editor:—This is a bright and beautiful morning which dates my letter. Unless it be true that old winter has forgotten something and so shall turn back again for it, we are hoping he has taken his dual departure. The sun shines like May, ready to summon bud and flower into being. Our streets are busy with the active, stirring crowd. Business has taken a new impulse with the opening of our river, and all promises to go on swimmingly now. We are beginning to realize us not so far away from the center of civilization as for the last few weeks we have appeared. Never before, since we have had direct Rail-Read communication with the East, have the mails been delayed so much between this city and New York. And the same is true of Passengers. But we are under a new administration now, and hope at least, for better times. I have so much to say that I scarce know where or how to begin. To speak of politics, I may report the recent election of Wentworth, Republican, as Mayor of our city. With his incoming, whatever our party predilections may be, we are gratified to “make note of a marked retrenchment and reform. It is a significant fact that our Ex-Mayor’s term of office expired with that of the fated Frank Pierce, and that both retired from the duties and responsibilities severally affixed about as unanimously. As further evidence that, though so far away, our city is becoming Christianized in character and workings, I may chronicle her recent treatment of her Protestant clergy. Since the holidays, no less than five or six of them—the ministers of various denominations. tious, have individually received the liberal donations of five hundred dollars from members of their churches and congregations — As many more have acknowledged like, though less, sums from their friends, so that it is quite safe to say some four or five thousand dollars have been thus liberally given to those but too rarely accustomed to anything like a surplus of the good things of this life. Other and repeated donations have supplied the household wants of many beside, but as above so much of a happy transfer has actually taken place in ready and available currency. I will not complain though it be not my present good fortune to record such a God-send to the poor Doctors. They must adhere to the old programme, work hard, and do all on the credit system, hoping by and by their promisory notes may mature to something like ready money. Poor fellows, old Goldsmith, in his “Citizen of the world” has said “the epidemic of England is the fear of mad dogs.” Apprehension is rife here just now, and the canines must do their barking inside the gratings now-a-days. The Young Men’s Association Lectures closed for the season with a lecture last week from Hon. Horace Mann. John G. Saxe cited his Poem “The Money King,” before the “Metropolitan Literary Union” on Tuesday evening; and Hon. Thomas Benton is soon to favor the Union with one or more lectures.— He is, however, not yet able to fix the date of the “good time coming.” The Ladies recently held a Fair for the benefit of the Chicago Homeopathic Hospital, realizing therefrom the snug sum of seven hundred dollars. Two new monthlies have recently appeared from the Chicago Press. They are very credible literary productions. The scarlet fever has prevailed here during the winter months. Of the 211 inmates of our County Alma House, only 3 are Americans. Illinois is the second State in the Union in the number of her enrolled militia—having 237,420 and N. York 337,825. Emigration turns Kansas-ward. Some of our Jersey boys are coming down with the fever. What will be the result “the Doctor” cannot determine. Free State men are bound to “go in and possess the land,” but as yet no one knows what will come of it. From this city it is but four days into the Territory. The next State Fair of the Illinois Agricultural Society will be held in Peoria in Sept. Ten thousand dollars are to be distributed in premiums. A schooner has been chartered to sail from Chicago to Glasgow, in the Spring, with a load of provisions. Negotiations are pending for several others to sail from this port to Europe. Direct trade with Europe is becoming more than a mere dream of the visionary, and your correspondent is hoping, at no very distant period, to set a pleasant tail from this sunset port to the shores of the old world. By the time the Pogue Stove question is settled, I may indicate you a humble foreign epistle. Since October last, our old Bachelor productions in the way of poetry have merged into those of “Real Life,” but I remark a new race of aspirants and so infer that we old fogies may very honorably withdraw. Tell the little fellows, from an “old liner” not to be too fond of seeing their names in print, to burn the half they write, or submit the balance to their mammas before they send to the Pioneer and all will be right. Hurrah for Shiloh! Yours, Respectfully, OUR EL, Sr. For the West Jersey Pioneer. HOME WITHOUT A MOTHER. BY COUSIN LUILA. Home without a mother! What a dreary thought that she has gone forever! There is a void left in that family circle that never can be filled. A home without a mother is truly desolate. There is a cloud that hangs over that domestic sky, that the sun of mirth and earthly pleasure cannot pierce, to shed its light upon, to cheer the lonely inmates. 'Twas but a few weeks since the light and center of their happiness and joy moved among them, and if anything was wrong she could make it all right, or if the voice of discontent was heard for a moment to prevail, her gentle voice spoke peace in every word, and as if there was magic in her words, peace was again restored. Yet suddenly, while she seemed to be in the very midst of life she was in death. Suddenly, the destroyer came and extinguished the stroke, but they mourned not for her as “one that had no hope,” for they knew that she had gone to a better land, which always affords a ray of comfort in this dark hour. Who can take upon herself this duty and discharge it as faithfully as she did.— Although in after years, when sorrow for the departed one is worn away by time, another may step in to fill her place; will she to the little ones that are left behind, prove all that the lost one did? It is true she may be a faithful stepmother, and in some measure gain their affections, yet she can never feel that interest in them that their mother felt. Who can describe the gloom that hangs around a home without a mother? None can describe the grief that rends the mourners' heart, but those that have been called to listen to the grating sound of the earth as it rattles upon the coffin of a mother. The friends may sympathize with the bereaved husband and children, but we cannot imagine how heartrending it is to see the place once filled by mother filled by another, and the cares once under her control, taken charge of by a stranger to home and its endearments. We do not estimate the value of a mother, until she has been taken from us and we are left motherless in this sinful world. Never will anyone point out the right way to the erring daughter. With as much gentleness as does the mother, for none feel such an interest in her welfare as she. Then ere we shall realize too fully what a home is without a mother, we should cherish them while they are with us, lest like other blessings too little valued by us, they should take their flight and leave us to feel and know what it is to live in the cheerless atmosphere of a “Home without a mother.” What is more beautiful and poetical than the child’s idea of ice—water gone to sleep. For the West Jersey Pioneer. UNION. From the time when as little children we received instruction at our Mothers' knee until the hour when in all the dignity of manhood we first deposited our vote into the ballot box, we have ever been taught to reverence the Union, and to consider him, whoever he may be, who utters a word against it, as a traitor and an object of abhorrence. But of late, what a lamentable number of examples have been presented to our view. Before the result of the last election was attained, disunion, that foul word which overthrew the mighty Italian States and cast her citizens under the tyranny of foreign rulers, was the great cry of the South. “Settle at once this agitation of slavery by disunion, better now than in 1860. There will never be quiet while we are united, let us have a Southern Confederacy.” Such was the fanatical cry of a portion of the South. As soon as the result was declared in favor of one of the candidates, immediately there is a reversion.— It is now the turn of the New England States, a small portion of the North to rave. Disunion becomes their watchword, and the same disgusting speeches in favor of disunion which so lately had been delighting the ears of their southern secession brethren, are again re-enacted in their borders. If the great statesmen of our country, Webster and Clay, were to arise from their graves, how astonished would they be at the present aspect of affairs; and our forefathers, they who believed so firmly in the durability of the Union, how amazed also would they be. We of the Middle States, especially New Jersey, have no Such desires. We believe the Union, the Union which our fathers obtained for us, South Carolina and Massachusetts may rave and attempt to prove in our ancestors or Disunion, they may even depart themselves, if dissatisfied, but as for us and our State we will cling to the Union. ROBERT V. THORNTON. For the West Jersey Pioneer. JUSIG. Mr. Editor:—I am pleased to learn that you appreciate the cultivation of our vocal capacities as a means worthy of due attention both in society and in our public schools.— You remark that it tends to improve the taste and purify the morals. I am happy to state its influence is still greater. It strengthens the lungs, gives vigor to the muscles of the chest, increases the volume of the voice, enables mankind more to appreciate the comforts of home. The statistics of Brooklyn, N.Y. for the past ten years, announces a reduction from preceding years of one third the number of pulmonary complaints. Take in consideration the wonderful effect of Music when associated with language of the proper cast, and you will at once come to the conclusion that the period has arrived for music no longer to be regarded only as an accomplishment, but one of the requirements of a Christian Education. The city of Boston is thought to contain better vocalists than any other city in the Union, merely on account of such instruction being faithfully given for the last twenty years in her public schools. The study of music, by some, is considered a superfluity. But fresh air was formerly thought to be so. Twenty-five years ago, in school houses fifteen feet by twenty, were found forty or fifty young prisoners cooped up for seven gloomy hours, on a winter’s day, submitting only from compulsion and want of humane efforts of the community to ameliorate their condition. But happily, many praiseworthy changes in this respect have been recorded during the past ten years, and I hope the introduction of instrumental music into all places of divine worship, will before long, not only become general, but viewed as a necessity towards the praising of God with our whole soul and abilities. W. A. ASHMEAD. Leesburg, Cumberland Co, N. J. EDUCATIONAL. Mr. Editor:—Allow me through your columns to make a few remarks concerning the closing exercises of Cohansey Public School, incident upon the resignation of Mr. P. L. F. Reynold’s who for nearly five years has filled the station of principal with great credit to himself and honor to the school. About two o’clock in the afternoon of the 31st ult., the exercises were commenced by the reading of an original composition by Mr. J. E. L. His subject was the transit gloria mundi. “Thus flies the glory of the world.” Such were the words uttered at the imposing ceremony upon the ascension of Leo X, to the papal chair, and in a graphic manner did he show the truth of these words in that prelate’s life and death. Allow us to insert his closing remarks. One of the most powerful sentiments implanted in the human mind, is that of a desire for preeminence and distinction, and to gratify this passion, all are striving, though in different ways and with different degrees of ardor. The miser, regarding wealth as the means which shall secure the influence which he desires, devotes all his energies to the acquisition of that gold, which, when obtained, proves a curse rather than a blessing; the warrior sacrifices the lives of thousands in conquests, which avails nothing, save to create for him a name, which is remembered only to be execrated by the victims of his ambition; and the student wears out the brightest years of his life it arduous, useless toil, for the laurels which when gained, are to him worthless. A alike engage in the pursuit of the delusive phantom fame, the distinction which proves but the deceitful shadow of the happiness which they hoped to gain.” He was followed by Miss M. E. Lupton, who read a very impressive and instructive production upon the subject “Too Late.” Miss E. L. Lumm then read a very interesting and instructive composition upon the subject “Too Late.” Miss E. Lumm then read a very interesting and instructive composition upon the subject “Too Late.” "Thought." "Mans natural indolence induces him to adopt the opinions of others, rather than to form an opinion which can be done only by close thought." Perhaps no one has ever acquired the habit of thought without having previously endeavored in various ways to dispense with it." "The importance of a well-spent youth," by Miss M. E. Hare. "Those who wish to attain a good old age must acquire those habits in youth, which alone can render it happy." The life of man is like a building—youth is the foundation of knowledge, habits and dis positions—upon which our middle life and old ago must fiuish the structure; as in mate rial architecture, so in moral, no good edifice can be raised upon a faulty foundation. 3Iauj who have lost opportunities of advaneemeni in useful knowledge while young, often fine themselves in after years regretting the ah sente of those acquirements which abme cat muko them happy." Miss F. A. Cork thei read a production under the caption of “Iu temperance.” Words were well chosen ant sentences complete, but itabouuded in tho’t: which have alreadv been triven lo thp umrb by more experienced writers. The produc tion however, did great credit to tha author A letter from a young lady to a schoolmate and the reply to the same. Did time and space permit, we should be pleased to give your readers an extract. A valedictory composition by Miss M. P. Rice, from which we beg leave to give a few extracts. Nothing in life is more important to our welfare or essential to our happiness than the friends who share with our toils, out triumphs, and our joys and sorrows; and when they are removed by death or distance, so much of our happiness their sympathy and society have bestowed, is taken away. The parting hand is always a sad one, and the nearer and dearer our friends, the more sorrowful the separation. Holding the name and relation of scholars, referring the progress we have made chiefly to the care of faithful and efficient instructors, few better deserve the endearing name of friend, and none merit a larger or warmer share of our affection than our teacher. Gratitude, esteem, and long and intimate association as pupil and teacher unite to bind our hearts to the one about to leave us, by ties many and strong. He has given us of his most precious gifts the days of his life, the thoughts of his mind, the affections of heart. He has established his claim to the gratitude which all who teach desire from those who are taught. His efforts have not always been encouraged by approbation, nor marked with success. Opposition from without, and indifference from within, have combined to defeat his best desires. The greatest benefits a scholar may derive from instruction, are not always the result of proficiency in studies or successful recitations. The advice and encouragement imparted in a friendly conversation or a suggestion in passing remark sometimes do more to arouse the action of the intellect than all the studies or exercises in which he has engaged during an entire term. That which costs the greatest toil and care, soon becomes an especial object of our most tender regard, because of the trouble and anxiety occasioned by it. So in the heart of a teacher, his pupils are cherished as a much truly responsible, but no less precious and thankless, careless and disobedient as we have often been, his patience has never been wholly exhausted, and now he is about to resign the charge so long sustained, and is going forth to labor in another and a different field. Other scenes will soon surround him other interests occupy his mind, other friends take the place of those left behind. But we cherish a hope that his school and scholars will ever be remembered with interest and pleasure. The parting hour, though always a sad one, awakens emotions of pleasure as well as pain. In that hour, all offences are forgotten, all resentments extinguished. The unkindness we have done is recalled with regret, and the favors received, remembered with pleasure. Many times discouraged by our carelessness and indifference, our teachers may have doubted whether his services have ever won from us any lasting regard; but not entirely insensitive to the kindness and benefits bestowed we wish to assure him that in departing, he carries with him our lasting friendship, and warmest wishes for his welfare. Whenever he may return, a hearty welcome will await him, and should his absence be long, or ever, he will not be forgotten. The memory of his teachings, his actions and influence are so closely connected with the history of our lives in the years we have passed together that in all our recollections they must unite. And now we had farewell, with the anticipation of meeting soon again, and if not so fortunate as to again see each other's faces in this world, we cherish a hope that one day we may meet in heaven. This part of the exercises were closed by an original poem by Miss E. Smith, which we must omit for want of space. A recess of ten minutes was then given, after which Mr. Reynolds made a few remarks suitable for the occasion, after which he took leave of his pupils, nearly all of whom were sorry to lose such a valuable instructor. Yours, DARIUS. MISCELLANEOUS. wear out, DON’T RUST OUT. “Why don’t you give up business?” said a millionaire’s friend the other day. “You are getting old, and have made enough to retire on.” “I’d rather wear out than rust out,” was the answer, “and I must do one of the two. If I give up business now, after having been habituated to it for forty years, I shall die is a sheer inanation. I shall rust out. I cannot do worse by keeping out. No, let me go, as the stout knights of old used to say, with the harness on my back.” And he was right. Merely as a question of health the returning from business of active men, who have been all their lives accustomed to it, is often a serious blunder. More have died in consequence of it, as sagacious physicians know, than have increased their happiness. Long habits cannot be broken up without injury to both brain and body. As the infirmities of years press upon us, we may lighten our labors without injury to ourselves; but we dare not stop at once, if we would avoid eminent risk. The sudden check, ten to one, hurls the rider from the saddle. It is frequently a serious blunder, so far as the fortunes of his family are at a stake, for a rich man to give up his business. If he resolves that his sons shall not work as he did, the vain and foolish desire of so many fathers who have amassed wealth, he runs the greatest risk of making them, in consequence of their life of idleness, spendthrifts or profligates or worse. If he determines more wisely, that they should continue his old business, he would act wiser yet by remaining with them and giving them aid of his counsels. For times are made more often by a thorough knowledge of the pursuits one follows than by intellectual ability, or connection or capital itself. Hence it is always best for a parent whenever it is possible, to put his sons into the same business with himself. In England, commercial firms, manufactories, and even handicraft avocations are thus transmitted from generation to generation, and as statistics show, with comparatively little change, much less mutations of fortune. When a war with France was threatened, at the close of the last century, the nation unanimously called on Washington to head its armies, so that the benefits of his experience might be secured, and the Father of his Country consented, preferring in advancing aged to wear out rather than rust out. In our times we have in the hero of Lundy's Lane and Chapultepec, a similar example of a brave soldier preferring to die in the harness. Even when men decline business, however, it is not absolutely necessary that they should rust out. In practice, most do, and hence we have spoken. The wiser course is to find some occupation for its energies, so that mental and bodily health may be maintained as before. Nature, in fact, wars on idleness. There is not an atom in creation that is long at rest. The rain of today was vapor of yesterday, and that, a week ago, was water in the Pacific. The winds maintain forever a circulation of fresh air without which vegetation is in a state of decay. However wealthy, has a right to rust out. He violates the laws of his being if he attempts it. To feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to comfort the widow and orphan in their affliction, is part of the Heaven-appointed duty of those who have equally money and leisure at their disposal. Wealth and retirement are not bestowed for riotous living or slothful indulgence. He now sits down, after having acquired a fortune, to spend his days in sensual gratification, literally rusts out soul as well as body. True manhood spurns such a cowardly retreat from the great battle of life as much as the hero would scorn to be found engaged in daimage when victory was turning against his country. Influence of a Literary Taste. To a young man away from home, friendless and forlorn in a great city, the hours of peril are those between sunset and bedtime; for the moon and stars see more evil in a single hour than the sun in his whole day’s circuit. The poet’s vision of evening are all compact of tender and soothing images. It brings the wanderer to his home, the child to his mother’s arms, the ox to his stall, and the weary laborer to his rest. But to the gentle-hearted youth, who is thrown upon the rocks of a pitiless city, and stands homeless amid a thousand homes, the approach of evening brings with it an aching sense of loneliness, and desolation, which comes down upon the earth. In this mood, his best impulses become a snare to him, and he is led astray because he is social, affectionate, sympathetic and warm-hearted. If there be a young man thus circumstanced within the sound of my voice, let me say to him that books are the friends of the friendless, and that a library is the home to the homeless. A taste for reading will always carry you to converse with men who will instruct you by their wisdom, and charm you by their wit, who will soothe you when fretted, refresh you when weary, counsel you when perplexed, and sympathize with you at all times. Evil spirits, in the middle ages, were exercised and driven away by bell, book, and candle; and you want but two of these agents, the Book and the candle. 