VOLUME 36. NEW SERIES. XEW AGRICPLTCRU SETTLEMENT, TO ALL WANTING FARMS, A RARE OPPORTUNITY IN A DELIGHTFUL AND HEALTHY CLIMATE 25 MILES SOUTH EAST OF PHILADELPHIA, ON THE CAM DEN AND ATLANTIC RAILROAD, NEW JERSEY. An old estate consisting ol several thousand of acres of productive soil has been divided into Farms of various sizes to suit the. purchaser. A popula tion of some Fifteen Hundred, from various parts of the middle States and New England have settled there the past year, improved their places, and raised excellent trope. The price of the land is at the low sum of from sls to S2O per acre, the sod of the best quality for the production ol W heat. Clover Corn. Peaches, Grapes and V esetabl'S. II considered the best fruit soil in THE UNION. The place is perfectly secure from frosts—the destructive enemy of the farmer. Crops of grain, grass and fruit are now growing and can be seen. By examining the place itself, a correct judgment can be formed of the productiveness of the land. Tbe terms ate made easy to secure the rapid improvement of the land,, which is only sold for actual improvement. The result has been, that within the past year, some three hundred Aoi/scs have been erected, two mills, one steam, four stores, some forty vinyards and peach orchards, planted, and a large number of other improvements, making it a desirable and active place of business. THE MARKET, as the reader may perceive from its location, is the BEST IN THE UNION, Products bringing double Ihe p r ice than in loca tions away from the city, and more than double the price in the West. It is known that the earliest and best fruits and vegetables in this latitude come from New Jersey, and are annually exported to the extent of millions. In locating here, the settler has many advantages. He is within a few,hours ride of the great cities of New England and Middle country where every im provement of comfort and civilization is at hand.— He can buy every article he wants at the cheapest price, an I sell his produce for the highest, (in the West this is reversed,) he has schools for his chil dren, divine service, and will enjoy an open winter, and delightful climate, where fevers are utterly un known. The result of the change upon those from the north, has generally been to restore them to an excellent state of health. In the way of building and improving, lumber can be obtained at tbe mills at the rate of $lO to sls per thousand. Bricks from the brick yard opened in the place, every article can be procured in the place; good carpenters area: hand, and there is no place in the Union where buildings and im provement can be made cheaper. The rpader will at once be struck with the advantages here presented, and ask himself why the property has not been taken up before. The reason is, it was never thrown in the market; and unless Inese statements were correct, no one would be in vited to examine the land before purchasing*. This all are expected to do. They will sell land under cultivation, such is the extent of the settlement that they will no doubt, meet persons from their own neighborhood; they will witness the improvements and can judge the character of the population- If they come with a view to settle, they should come prepared to stay a day or two and be ready to pur chase, as locations cannot be held on refusal. There are two daily trains to Philadelphia, and to all settlers who improve, toe RAii.KOADCoM.essr GIVES A PURE TICKET FOR SIX N.ONTHS AND A UXE->- fkice Ticket for three year--. THE TOWN OF HAMMONTON. In connection with the agricultural settlement,' a new and thriving town has naturally arisen, which presents inducements for any kind of business, particularly stores and manufactories. The Shoe business could be carried on in this place and market to good advantage, also cotton business, and ul'actories of agricultural implements or Foundries for casting small articles. The improvement mas ibeen so rapid as to insure a constant and permarjee ncrease of business Town lots of a good size,/we do not sell small ones, 'as it would aflect Yue im oprovetnent of theplace can be bad at from SIOO and upwards. The Hammonton Farmer, a monthly literary and agricultural sheet, containing full information of Hammonton, can be obtained at 25 cer/ts per annum. Title indisputable—warrantee deeds given, clear of all incumbrance when money is paid. Route to the land : leave Vine street wharf, Philadelphia for Hammonton by Railroad, 7 A. M.. or -11 P. M. Fate #0 cents. When there Inquire for Mr. Byrnes. Boarding conveniences on hand. Parties had better stop with Mr. Byrnes, a principal until they have decided as to purchasing, as he will show them over the land in his carriage, free of expense. Letters find applications can be addressed to Landis h Byrnes, Hammonton P. 0., Atlantic Co., New Jersey, or S. B. Coughlin, 202 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia. Maps and information cheerfully furnished. Aug. 19,1853—6 m. Allegheny Male and Female Seminary, ItAI.YSBIItG, Pa. FACULTY. E. J. OSBORNE, A. 8., Principal, Prof, of Lan guages and Philosophy. Wm. S. Smith. Prof, of Mathematics. Jus. H. Miller, Adjunct Prof, of Mathematics. Rev. B. F. Stevens, Lecturer on Moral Philoso phy &c. Wm. A- Stephens, Prof, of English Grammar he. Dr. J. Hughes, Lecturer on Anatomy he. Mrs. E. V. Osborne, Preceptress, Teacher of Draw ing French, Botany he. B. F. Drott, Prof, of Instrumental Musid. Price of Tuition for term of 11 weeks. Common English Branches $3 25 Higher Branches, including common, each 80 Latin and Greek, each 2 00 German and French, each 2 50 Book-keeping and Commercial calculations 1 50 ORNAMENTAL. Drawing 2 50 Colored crayon, and water colors, each 3 00 Oil painting 5 00 Hair and wax flowers, each 3 00 Pellis work 3 00 Embroidery 1 50 Piano music, with use ofjinstrnment 10 00 Board $ 1 75 per week including room rent, fuel, furniture #cc. This is one of the best, and cheapest institutions in the country. The whole expense per term need not be more than twenty-hve dollars.— Second Quarter of summer session commences August 4, 1859. Teachers will be instructed free of charge in the Normal Department. For particulars, address the Principal. E.J. OSBORNE, A. B . Rainsburg, Bedford eo., April 22, 1809. TIMELY NOTICE. Terms as Published! MY BOOKS will be ready for settlement on, or before the Ist of January, next. All interested will please take notice and square their accounts by CASH or NOTE. lam in debt for many of the goods sold. The debts must be paid, and though thankful to those who have allowed me to make a percentage off them, they will please prepare in time to help foot the city accounts of WM. HARTLEY. Dee. 16, 1859. THE BEDFORD GAZETTE, IS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING BY 15. F. MEYERS, At the following terms, to wit: $1.50 per annum, CASH, in advance. $2.00 if paid within the year. $2.50 " " if not paid within the year IE. "No subscription taken for less than six months paper discontinued until all arrearages an paid, unless at the option of the publisher. It hai Peen decided by the United States Courts'that thi stoppage of a newspaper without the payment of ar rearages, is prima facie evidence ot fraud and is t criminal offence. courts have decided that persons are ac countable for the subscription price of newspapers if they take them from the post office,whether thei subscribe for them, or not. Gf! cc t }J oct vg. MR IDOL. Close the door lightly, Bridle the breath, Our little earth angel Is talking with death ; Gently he woos her, She wishes to stav, His arms are about her, He bears her away ! Music comes floating Down from the dome ; Angels are chanting The sweet welcome home. Come stricken weeper ! Come to the bed; Gaze on the sleeper— Our idol is dead ! Smooth out the ringlets. Close the blue eyes— Xo wonder such beauty Was claimed in the skies ; Cross the hands gently O'er the white breast, So like a wild spirit Strayed trom the blest ; Bear her out softly, This idol of ours, Let her grave slumbers Be 'mid the sweet flowers. PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS OF WASHINGTON IRVING. A N ESSAY READ BEFORE THE BEDFORD LYCEUM, JAN. 14-,'60 BY i>K. C. V. UItKOK. CORRESPONDENCE. Bedford, Jan. I7th } ISGO Dr. Hick- 1 .;, t , Dear Sir:— The Bedford Ly ceum, through their committee, request the fa vor of a copy of the Essay read by you belor< j that body, on the evening cfthe 14th inst., fo publication, being satisfied that to render it a popular with the community as it is among th< ; members of said Lyceum, it is only necessa; i to lay it before them. Respectfully Yours, Stc., O. H. GAITHER, T. LYTT. LYON, J. COMPHER, I One lot of ground ui ccfieii.uo.j., J-oiiting 00 test on Vine street, and extending back Lout 160 feet to au alley, with a two storv rough j fest an 1 weather boarded house and log and trame labie thereon erected, adjoining lot of John Culp, h the East, an-1 Market -treet on the West, situate h Xapier Township, Bedford county, an.i taken in Jxecutionas the property of George Fisher. —ALSO— I One tract ot land"containing ICO acre', more or Us, about 100 acres cleared and under fence, with i two story log dwelling bouse, and double log barn hereon erected, also an apple orchard thereon, -id fcining lands of Jeremiah Devore's heirs, Frederick Blitz "and others, situate in Londonderry Township, led foul county, and taken in execution as the prop *ty of Charles Johnson. —ALSO— sOne lot of ground in the town of Stoner.fown, 'Hinting CO feet on Main Street and extending back ■out 220 feet to an alley , with a two story log ■telling house with back building at'ached and ti ler out buildings thereon erected, adjoining front freet oil the North, and lot of Amos F.vans on "he feutti,situate in Liberty lownship, Bedford county, Bid taken in execution as the property of Isaac I 'sheriffs Office, Bed- i WM. S. FLUKE, (brd, Jan. 20th, 1860, f Sheriff. NOTICE : Is hereby given, tl.'at th p second and final account If Joseph B. Noble, E.-q- Sequestrator of the Pat lonsville A VVoodberrv Turnpike Road Company, bas been tiled in the Prothonotary's Office, ol Bed ford county, and that the same will be presented to the court of Common Pleas in and for sain coun.y, for confirmation, at the Coutt Honse, in bedford,on Tuesday, the 14th day of Fvb'y, next. Protby's Office, Bed- J S H. IA 1 r>, ford, January 20, 1860, y ' r °D' Y* , IISX OF CAUSES, put down for trial at 1-eb- J ruary Term, 13th day, IS6O. O E Shannon vs John S Fletcher lames Patton " David Stoner et al Thomas J Horton AWEvar.s James Patton " Jacob Longenecker James Entiekin " D ashabaugb et al Robert M Leramno's use" CVV Ricketson Jacob Reighart Jr John Burn, et al HIE Smith " J M Vanhorn et al Jacob Schnebly • David Stuckey eta Ignatius Brand " David Stuckey et al Richard Harwood et al " Henry J„ Samuel Barnhart " Ihe Cham 4* Bed T Marv Barley's use " Simon Brumbaugh WmManspeaker " Oster & tarn Daniel Fore " J S Robison et al George G Walker " Jacob Witt Geo A Levitt Scco's ush " George Megraw Protby's Office, Bed- f S. 11. TAIL, ford, Jan. 20, 1860. ( 1 rolh >*' AYER'S CHERRi PECTORAL Jayne's Expectorant, at Dr.|Jarrj s. BEDFORD, PA, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 27,186(1 pass them and enter the shop of an arti zan. She could not resist the wish that the great Washington should see the child. She waited at the door until he was passing out when she said to him, "Your Honor, this little boy is called for you." Washington paused, and asked his name ; then with solemnity, such as belonged only to him, he laid his hand upon the fair head of the child, and said, "May God Almighty bless the lad." Washington's bles sing ! What an inheritance ! And who shall say that the good man's benediction followed hot the boy—the youth—the man ? Who so sceptical as to hazard the opinion, that the ben ison so oevoutly uttered by hirn from whas® lipt never passed a trifling word, was not interwo ven in the after lite of the happy child, and passed into the fabric of his destiny, as the warp interlaces with the woof ?—Who, but He whose Almighty blessing, was invoked upon the boy, can tell how that blessing like a guardian angel, all unseen, led the career of the future inan; a career, glorious in the world of letters —in the universe of high and noble thought, as thp ca rper of the great man for whom hp was named, was subiime and glorious, in the world of arms —in the universe of great and mighty deeds ? Who, but H®, who sees the end from the begin ing, could have foreseen, how those great stars in their country's firmament, would, though set in different fields of glorv, shine, the Mes sed, with a lustre, so much the counterpart of the Blessing ? How gloriously pure their light j—W ashington the hero of many battles : un . stained with one drop of blood in wantonness j spilt—Washington, the statesman, the ruler ; yet guiltless of the statesman's and the ruler's | ambitions and crimes and intrigues. Well I * might the bard of Britain and of Greece, him self, alas! a mighty meteor, flashing, but with baleful light, exclaim', "Where may the wearied eye repass When gazing on the great, Where neither guilty glory glows, Nor despicable state, Yes, one, the first, the last, the best. The Cincinnatus of the west, Whom envy dared not hate, Bequeathed the name of Washington, '1 o make man blush, there was but one." Wei! merited was the tribute; and how appro priately could it be paraphrased to apply tolrving, th' author of many books. Who, that has g.-i!her. ed garlands from the fields of secular liter. iue for more than a half centu^ - , can produce a re qprd so unstained by any unwholesome thought, as is his ? Pure as his own lift? were his wri tings; not one thought did either of his many volumes contain, that dying, could have wished unwritten. Nc covert apology for vice, no cavil at truth: no scotf at virtue; no danger ous opinion; no pernicious, demoralizing senti ment, found authorship in him. Others have penned great thoughts; but how often are (heir great thoughts coupled with the base? Others have written beautiful things, hut how often are their beautiful things, stained and shadowed ' by conceptions of hideous deformity ? Full ma - ny there are who have written, and the world in frenzy of admiration, has fallen down to worship at toe shrine of their transcendent !i genius; but of how few of them can it be said, | "the pearls they gathered from the deeps of the j unbounded ocean flood of mind," were pure, as brilliant? From the "Bard of Avon's" pen, • not always (lowed an (incorrupt ed stream. The { muse of Ayr, not always brought in purity, her him, who struck immortal notes on (Scotia's lyre. The harp of him, who waked the plaintive melody of Erin, and sang the im j passioned lays of Persia aud of Araby the Blest, was not always tuned and even tne King of minstrelsy and o^fornance—the sage of Abbotsford, regretted, dying, that some things he had written could not be recalled. Not so with the author of the "Sketch Book." He was great in genius; but it was the simpli city and purity of his character, more than his genius, that drew around him at all times, a host of loving friends—lt was the impartation of that pure and simple character, that gave to his writings their greatest charm. How appro priate that he should be compared j Washing ton; how deserving of his name ; how worthy of his blessing; and how beautiful and still how wonderful, that after a long career of honor; (to which he was providentially, by early re verses directed) honor not only in his own land, but world-wide; he should close that career, by linking their two immortal names together, and crown his own fame by recording that ol the illustrious man, whose name he bore; and and as if to carry the auaiogy be von d the lim it of time, like Washington, he laid all his tro phies upon the altar of a living faith, and died as he had lived, a "Christian gentleman." But I have digressed from the intention of this pa per. Personal recollections are apt to savor too much ot the first person singular: The Ego and meus, are generally offensively predominant; yet how otherwise can they be written ? I'll make the venture, tor I have seen. 1 have talk ed with, Washington Irving. I need not tell how the generous humor of Freedom of Thought and Opinion. Diedric/i Knickerbocker charmed nr. (they who have read him appreciatively, will understand me) nor how I pored over the ll Sktich Book, 1 ' until its author had won my boy h< ?arl; (for s boy I fiist read it, and I' in a boy ag un when ] read it now, and I loved him for his fun firs! (fun s, the big gate to a boy's heart) and then fo his pathos, nor how I dreamed in the drean J land of "Sleepy Hollow " —sympathized with and laughed at Ichabod Crime —imagi oed eacl thunder shower, that "old Hendrick Hucsnr and his jollv crew," were again at the lr gam. of nine pins rejoiced at tire escape, p. )or, hei pecked Rip Van Winkle's, lar.g nap, gave him from the tongue ol his termagant wile; —wep at the heart melting storyjof the "widow and he son:" nor how my mirthful and my tr.artia spirit ran mad races with each other, at the re | cital ol the valorous deeds of Hard Koppi.r Pie and Rising, the bold, at the "battle of the Man hattoes;'—nor how I wandered in irragina tion amid the enchantments of the Mhc.mbra Enough fo say, I felt as evert' one feels, whc can read his genial, noble heart, mirror.>d in his books—l knew him in spirit, but f lonr I wished to see the man, and my wish was "rat ! ified. I During a lew days, in the early part of July, J eighteen hundred and fifty night, I was the juest |of a kind New \ork friend, whose country ; seat, lies adjacent to Irving's Sunnyside. The ■ gentleman to whom I allude, was an iniiinate , associate of Mr. Jrving's ; since one of his pall hearers. On Sunday, July fourth, I accom panied the family of my to service at | their place of worship, Christ's church, .Tarry town, of which both he and Mr. Irvine vv ere ! vestrymen. After the conclusion of the order ol I Alorning prayer, the venerable rector annou n | vd a collection lor the poor, and as the vestr y j men were waiting on the congregation, for j their contributions, the son of my friend j directed my attention to one of them, j anH whispered "that is Mr. Irving." M | eye followed him, as he passed up the aisle i and laid the day s gifts, within the chancel, and turned togp to his pew. I was disappointed : not in the face, it was the same handsome, in tellectual, thought-beaming countenance I had seen in his portraits, takm in his manhood's ! P r " nf * ; though olden, and I thought, touched j with a shade of sadness. But my fancy bfrd given him ai a 11, imposing form, whereas he j was not above medium height, sliightly bent, and somewhat inclined to corpulency ; and his | mien was not as I had deemed, majestic, it but humble, though dignified, and I thought, be | neath the stained light of the sacred place, full j of reverence. j H hen next 1 saw him, it was in a different scene. On the evening of the fifth there was a festive gathering, and a display of fire works, at the villa of a New York merchant, resident in the neighborhood. The scene was one ol gaiety and of grandeur. The palace, (for it is a regal edifice,) stands on a high elevation, over looking the Hudson. The lawn in front seem ed a perlect feu de joie and in all directions for many miles, on either side of the t i ver, for hours, the night was illumined by rockets, and other pyrotechnic displays, sent off from the towns and i villages and country seats, and to one unaccus tomed to such scenes, it seemed the enchant ment of fairy land. It was here I had the hon or ol being presented to Mr. Irving. He was surrounded upon all sides, the center of attrac tion to many anxious to converse with him, and 1 did little else but look and listen, but it was something worth, to Itok and listen there. I shall long remember it, neither shall I soon forget his warm shake of the hand, and i his cordial good night ,as we parted from him to go home. The next day, I visited scenes made classic ground by the touch of his magic pen—the place of capture ; Sleepy Hollow ; the • old Dutch chulfcbj with its grave yard and quaint epitaphs ; roamed over over the hills and bathed in the Tappan Zee. and towards eve ning of the next, with a friAid, strolled over to ' Sunnyside. As we approached the antique ed j ifice, we through ttie open window, I that the family were at dinner ; so we contin- I ued our walk, through (he grounds, and on to | the adjoining grounds of Mr. Grinnell and whi i led away a half hour looking at the objects ol interest—the beautiful vistas ; tiie rustic bridges; the grotesque statues, the miniature lakes, the mimic waterfalls, and returning, found Mr. Ir ving wi. his brother and the ladies of his household —his nieces, sitting in the open air on the veranda and beneath the trees. Mr. Ir ving rose to meet us, and in reply to a remark, that we had taken the liberty of trespassing up on his domain, he said "all; even strangers, feel at liberty to come here, then certainly we should make our friends welcome." Knowing how precious was his tune, and how persecu ted he was with admiring visitors, we tarried but a little while in common place conversa tion, making no reference to the fact, that he had ever written a book, for my friend knew,and I had heard, how such allusions annoyed him. After bidding the family good evening, we lingered on the lawn, to take a last look at the beautiful Tappan Zee, spread out beneath the setting summer's sun, like a lake ol molten gold ; once more looked at the old mansion c< Suntiysule (immortalized by itsgreat owner as "Wolfert's Roost") with its quaint battlements, and ivy covered roofs ; its arched portal and ancient weathercock : (the same that of yore giace.i the old "Sladt Haus" at Albany) stop ped to view the old English park gateway with its vine-covered stone pillars, taking from it a a memento of my visit, a leaf of a scion of the Abbotsf'ord Ivy brought by Irving from England and we were beyond the precincts made sacrec by the residence and touch of one of Arueri ca's greatest sons—certainly her greatest au thor. It is past, but I shall not be thought weak nor vain, by those who appreciate the great genius, and great heart of Irving, that I have dwelt with pleasure on the honor I enjoyed in having pressed his hand, and listened to hii voice. 1 hat hand is cold ; that voice is hushed in death ; Out that voice will never be silent while fame lasts— that hand Jias inscribed his among "The bright immortal names That were not born to die." XX bile his own Hudson rolls its mighty tide t6 the ocean, hi? memory must live ; he dies to earth, but it is to add another star to the bright galaxy of those, who have reached forth and seized on immortality. For the Bedford Gazette. Schools, 4c., of'Soulh Wood lierry. It has frequently been suggested by those per sons having charge of the Department of Com mon Schools, that the local press, by devoting i portion of its columns to the subject of Schools ind 3Ju cation, might be made a potent auxili iry in awakening the citizens, teachers and pupils to a true sense of the deep interest, which til should feel in our Common Schools, by dif using into the different district' that spirit, necessary to the success ol ererv school. Feeling confident that the worthy editor of he "Cazette, is as favorable to the cause of L iucalion as ony man can be, I have contribu ted this aiticle tor that paper, most welcomed n.o our community. The schools of South •A'oodfceny, aie all open and iu active opera tion ; and, with one or two exceptions, where tire whooping-cough has retarded the progress, they have been carried on with unprecedented success. A visit to these schools, in company with the Directors, affords a pieasant pastime for wintry days, when the "pelting hail, and the drivelling rain," render it unpleasant to fol low any out-door employment. Try it, pa rents. J. L. e|j, the Secretary of the Board of Directors, is doing execution, unparal leled in our district, in his visits to the schools, by pointing out to the pupils the importance of attending properly to their studies, the necessi ty of obedience to their Teacher, and by his words of encouragement to the Teacher.—The example of his genial good humor seems to be contagious. Always pleasant himself, the Tea cher is greeted with a smile from every face in his piesence. The Teachers meet once a week and it is gratifying to observe, how anxious they are to improve themselves. The Water street Lyceum meets on Friday evening of each week, and discusses a question. During the evening ofDec. 23d., '59, the question, "Was the execution ot John Brown" (of Harper's Ferry notoriety,) "justifiable ?" was discussed in presence of a largp audipnee. J. E. Satter field presided. Champion on the affirmative, J. B. t luke, on the negative, J. R. Durborrow. Decision—Alfirmative. From this society has originated an important feature. Several of the citizens of South and .Middle Woodberry, as sembled and subscribed liberally toward raising a fund for a library. The first selection o' books has been sent for ; so that, without doubt, in a tew days, we will have access to as many books, as our leisure hours will permit us to pe ruse. T YRO. neighbor oif mine missed corn from his garner, and his suspicions .rested upon a reckless fellow whom everybody called 'Sam.' I he corn was kept in a chamber over the kitch en, adjoining the wood-house toward which the chamber was left open and accessible by a ladder. The victim ot this midnight 'theffery,' as another neighbor calls it, determm'-d to sat isfy himself concerning the identity of the thief made a temporary bed upon the kitchen floor and lay down to watch. About the hoar when "church-yards yawn" he was aroused from a partial slumber by the rattling of the ears of corn overhead, when he suddenly called out at the top of his voice, " 'Sam !," " 'Hello ! " responded the thief, faker, en tirely off his guard by this sudden call. '' 'Don't take more than a bushel !" ' 'Then I shall have to poor it out ; fir I've got two in the bag already !'" "If a dog's tail is cut off entirely, will it not interfere with his locomotion?" \*ot exactly; it will not affect hts carriage, but it will stop his wagging.' WHOLE M TIKIIR, 2886. Death ofTDaron Ylacaiilay The Jiterary world is called upon to mourn another serious loss. A lyric poet of peculiar power, an essayist of unrivalled brilliancy, and a historian who<e vivid and energetic "style, will always render his works attractive in spite ot tieir deficiencies, Thomas Babingfon Macau ay deserved to rank among the greatest wri ters o! the present century. The steamship Luropa brings intelligence ol his untimely de mise, in the maturity of his faculties, and the increasing lustre of his fame. Mr. Macaulav was born ,n theyear 1800. He was the son o Zacfcary Macauiay, a wealthy African Me.- i cl,aut > ' A 'h<j, in opposition to his own interest was a resolute advocate of the abolition of sla very in the British Cobnies. The younger Macauiay entered Trinity College, Cambridge, Lngland. He w as a close student, and gave evidence at an early age, of the possession of a very superior intellect. At Cambridge, he ob tained some of the highest honors the Univer sity could bestow. J t) 1822 he took the bach i elor s degree, and obtained a fellowship at the October competition, open to he graduates of rmity. Upon leaving Cambridge, Mr. Ala cauhy began the study of Jaw at Lincoln's Inn and in 1829 he was called to the bar. In the meantime, however, he had devoted much at tention to general literature. During his colle giate days he had written a poem entitled Poir peii, which obtained a Chancellor's medal, and during the same year in which he was admitted to practice at the bar, his very remarkable es say upon Milton appeared in the Rdinbur<r Re view. I his was the first of a series of essays, whiich greatly contributed to increase the rep-' utation of the author and the Review. His History of England attained at once a popularity unequalled by any similar work ev er published. We have not the space to speak here of its merits, but must express the regret that it, like so many great works, has been left unfinished. Mr. Macauiay was a decided supporter of the V\ hig the Whig government appoin ted him Commissioner of Bankrupts. Shortly afterwards, in 1832, he was elected to (he House of Commons to represent the constituency of Came Wiltshire. In 1831, he was elected member for Leeds, at the same time, he held the position of Secretary of the India Board. To ward the close of the same year, however, Mr. . lacaulay resigned bis appointment and his s-f-at in Parliament, to take a membership in the Supreme Council of Calcutta. He held this lu crative post three years, when, returning home, he 'vas elected member for Edinburgh Since' that time though his name occasionallv appeared he never took an active part in politics,' but de voted his thoughts and energies to his historical labors. Ilia recent elevation to the Peerage excited a good deal of comment, and while it was considered but a just tribute to a man of Mr. .Macau I ay's worth and services, it was thought bv many that it wouid have done him more credit, had he shown the same disregard for such honors as Mr. Hallam manifested. He, it will be remembered, when the heritable title' of baronet was offered to him by Sir Robert Peel, simply said, that hp would be governed en tirely by the wishes of bis son, who, when con sulted, replied that he was content to be known as the son of Henry Hallam, to whom no title could add dignity. Lord .Macauiay had won a rank which was higher than that which any earthly sovereign could confer, and posteritv remernbering what he did, and what he was, will be inclined to think that he honored the' Peerage more than it honored him. Howe kept a hotel in the northern part of this State, which he boasted was the best in "them parts where, as he used to sav, you could get any thing that was ever made to eat. One day in comes a Vankee, sends his horse a round to the s'able, and stepping up to the bar, asked Old Rowe what he could' give him for dinner. "Any thing, Sir," says Old Rowe; "any thing, from a pickled elephant to a canary-bird's tongue." "Ha'aJ," says the Vankee, <vtng Old Rowe, "I guess I'll take a piece of pickled elephant." Out bustled Rowe into the dining-room, leav ing our \ ankee friend nonplussed at bis grav ity. Presently he comes back again. ell, Sir, we've got 'em all ready rio-bt here in the house; but you'll have to take a whole one, 'cause we never cut <em!" The Vankee thought he would have cod-fish and potatoes. ' A merchant entering his store in the morning, found his Bobby attempting to throw all kinds of somersets. "What are you about ?" asked the merchant, looking astonished at the evolutions of the boy. "Obligin' my girl," replied the exhausted youth. "She's writ me a letter, and at the bot tom, she said—turn over and oblige, and I've been going it for mor'n half an htTur." A Dutchman went into a cooper shop and asked for an empty barrel of flour, to makJ his dog a hen-coop. h ■ ! ashionable riding-habits are very pret ty, but unfashionable walking habits are pretty too, and a great deal better for the lieaitb. ILJ- At a colored nail, the following notice was posted on the door post —"Tickets fifty cents. rNogemimn admitted unless he comes himself," [£F"Very | oliie—a man in Jersey Shore the other day, as he passed a hen on her uest was heard to say. "Dm't rise, mi'am." i£r""Union is not always strength," as the sailor said when he saw the purser mixinv hig rum with water. ° When the man pu.tico wile into the fire he gallantly remarked, "let the toast be dear woman." VOL. 3, NO. 26.
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