• BY DAVID OVER. ORIGINAL POETRY. For the Inquirer. BONG—To My Wife. /IT— "Ben Bolt and Sweet .tflice.'' Come sit tlieo down I v me, r.iy love, And I'll sing a song for thee, Oh, may it fall on thy iist'ning Io a gusli of minstrelsy : The silver moon is sbi'iira'ring -lowi, And the stars .so bright and clear; TL-y look, suspended io the "upper deep," Like a gorgeous chandelier. 'T'.v.is just on such ars ere, my lova, As we wandered o'er the lea, You listened to my heart's fond tale Of love, so Washing!)'; VCe ever chose the night-queen*# light To talk of things divine, •Twas at fair fret -II spas gle-dceked, You promised to le mice. And faithfully you kept your vow, For cow yon are my bride, To share n.y cups of grief and care, Or what may else betide, Oh ! dearest, how cry heart swells up, To t'niak of those hours past j Those cherished moments that 'round my life A blissful hc.lo cast. 4ml I love to Think of the pearly brook, By the foot of that green hill, Where many a time we lingered long To list the wild bird's trill; The cowslip fair, in its laughing grace, With the daisy, decked its side, And the tiny fish in the soft sunlight, if ore sporting ht it# tide. And the nicss-corereti stone on u o'-h.wo s..t, , So oft in the twilight gray, When "viewless hands" were a-closing up The curtains of smiling dry, With arm enclosing thy pare form, And with gaze turned in thine eyes, Fnraptmed I t Iked to my angel-one Oh I di-vmed it a paradise! Oh, yes! on these enchanting thernos, Dear wife, fond m.-m'ry dwells, For erch, as they rise in thcmirrcre I f me, A nectar-d language talis Of the hopes and fears of that sunny tiw, When onr hearts wore gay and free, As the lark that soars to its native sky So light and joyously. And new the 'witching dream isprst, Yet love we cone the less, Than when oui souls transported were In young love's soft caress ; J* And, dearest, though deep woes on earth,; May in our pathway lie, IFe'li love still faithful, even or:— Aye, love until wc die. And cur little home shull be, dee.r wife, A bright and cheerio spot, Where mem'rfes sweet, will cling fore'er, Ar.d cares shall be forgot. And joyfully we'll plod life's way, Together hand in hand, Till opes to our unwearied souls That far-off • 'Better land." W. J.M. For the Inquirer. WATERSTREET. Feb. 17, 1859. Mr. OVER: —As many things transpire "iu tho course of human events," a brief sketch of seme of these even's, compiled, is not without n tnesfure of inierest to the general reader, es pecially when be is acquainted with those with with whom tbey occur, and familiar with the localities to which tbey arc confined. In the iopc wi'Cr evenings, whilst the storm is howlicg around our dwellings, tho Large flakes of saorr falling thick and fast, tho brooks *hd rivers covered with thick ice, and the leaf less trees sighing a mournful requiem to de, parted loveliness, as tbey bend their heavy houghs iu obedience to the command of the ra ging winds, end harmony reigns around tho hapny fireside, 'us then, and there, tho news paper is a welcotno guest, and affords a pleas ant enjoyment, which fills the monotonous va cancy, which its absence occasions. In peru sing it wc find gems of intellectual interest fot young men and maidens, for lad aud lass, anJ, in short, for all ages, sexes aud classes, l'ictj Htsd virtue arc gathered therefrom, to frame 'be youthful minds tu act well their part?, when the affairs of the world, with its tioublcs and oares, shall oomo upon them, aDd their ances tors shall have passed away from earth. But, in addition to these things, a knowledge of lo cal transactions, are as eagerly sought, as tho m&*t profound research of science, or the cul tivated tastes of art. 1 will endeavor to fur nish you a few of these, for tho gratification f, t those whose delight it is to administer the healiug balm of consolation to the distressed, and to "rejoice with these that rejoice, and weep with those that weep." I'ho catalogue of chronicled events- wonld bot be full, did we omit to record a distressing accident, which recently befel our much es teemed friend and worthy citizen, Dr. Win. Ruroh, of I'at'onaville. About 'four weeks* A Weekly Paper, Devoted to Literature, Politics, the Arts, Sciences, Agricultnre, &c., &c--*Terms: One Dollar and Fifty Cents in Advance. since, he was called upcn to set a broken arm for a little child of D. K. Burger, at Judge Noble's mill. When he was about to return home, he procured a book it the house of J. B. Flnck, Esq. Mr. Fluck wrapped a paper around it, at which the Doctor's horse became frightened, ran away, and became entirely un manageable. The Doctor, losing bis equilib rium in the saddle, was violently thrown upon some logs and brush by the roadside, by which his ankle bone was badly broken, and a sharp knot on one of the logs pierced the skin and flesh in such a manner, that pieces of the bro ken bone were found in the stocking. The horse ran on to tho barn, unnoticed by any one. The night was cold and dreary—the doc tor lying alone, uuable to move, and in intense agony. He called fot help, but as few wore astir at that hour of the uight, his culls were unheard, and he remained in this horrible sit uation fur (to hiu) a long time- hafcra any anc came to his relief. At las? he was heard bj Mr. George W. Grove, who was passing along the main road; he procured assistance, and con veyed the Doctor to his own house and horror stricken family. Dr. S. Smith, of Wood berry, was immediately seat for, who cutne ia haste, set the bone, and dressed the wounds. The family and kind friends assiduously adminis tered to all his w*nts, and used every effort io iheir power to mike him as comfortable a" pos sible, but tho wounds cottM not heal. Dr. Smith, true to his philanthropic nature, was un tiring in bis exertions to restore the Doctor to soundness, called ether physicians to his assis tance, hut so vexed was the case, that amputa tion was finally decided upon (by several med ical gentlemen in consultation) as the only remedy. The operation was performed a few days ago, by Dr. H. T. Coffey, of Holiidays burg, assisted by Drs. Smith and Oolig, of Wnodberry, Dr. J. Compiler, of Bedford, Dr. Asbcoai, of Hopewell, aud Dr. Bloom, of Martinsburg. We are now happy to say that the Doctor is recoveiiog. I cannot close this part without stating that the thanks aud re spect of the entire circle of friends and rela tives of Dr. Burob, are due his attending phy sicians, (especially Dr. South,) for the mauner in which they tuvc discharged their laborious duties. The religious community will no doubt be gratified to learn that au extensive revival lias bo**; going on for some dole in the Ira the ran Church on Potter's Creek, under the pastoral cure of Rev. Mr. Seifert. Since the com mencement of the meeting, many have profes sed to have obtained tee pardoning influences of divine grace, have been baptized, confirmed, and added to the church. The altar is still oiowdcd after night, with earnest srekcrs of the of salvation, and a desire to flee the wrath to come. The prayer of every christian heart eeetus to be fcr a eontiuuaUoti of the glorious wo;k, until every house shall become a house of prayer, and God be glori fied, and Crrist bo all in all. Our business pursuits have in common wi-h all other s cticus of our country, been sub jected to tho blighting influences of the late financial crisis. Although this part if Bed ford County is proverbial for the richness of its soil, and inexhaustible mineral resources, yet the veil of depression has been intervening so greatly, as to obscure the vision to a serious extent, of the most irugal dealers \nd business man Yet, notwithstanding the intervention of these difficulties, some ot our business men L-iVC boldly confronted the Scry trials of the times, have triumphed over every danger, have stricken the death blow to adversity, and have successfully stemmed the current of opposi tion; and now, through perserveranee, proudly ride upon the placid bosom of the sea of vic tory. Am.ODg this number, we take tho liberty of mentioning our worthy friend, Mr. James Ri per, Jr., of Bedford Forge, whose indomitable energy, and persevering zeal, justly entitle biai to a mil share of tbo confidence and respect of the entire community to which his business op erations are confined. Tfcs souud of his heavy forge hammers is beard day after day, reverbe rating from the surrounding hiiis, wbich seems to swell the symphenious uote cf abundance, nod betokens geueral peace and prosperity.— Robert Raiston, of tho Waters'reel Woolen Factory, 13 one of that number who smiles at .i isfor-nne. Hi* establishment ws cutered some time ago, aud a large amount of goods taajt.*, Uj i.omo viiihixi. y- - n*j ori-uly quenches the rising ether of despondency, re doubles his energies, und keeps his head high above the restless waves of misfortune. The concordaut sounds of the operations ot his ex tensive machinery dispels all gloom, and that same old factory goes braveiy on, as though the hand of villainy hri never snatched tho fruits of his industry. Will the reader now go with me to the Ware room, iu the pottery of Win. G. Eickoltz? He will there see the finest specimens of stoneware, (manufactured by Air. Eicholtz and Mr. John L. Bash,) that is anywhere to be found. Il the admirers of taste aud beauty are uofc fully gratified, tbey aloue will be to blame, ua no ef forts have been spared ou the pari of the man ufacturers to get up a superior article of stone ware, that must and will pisaso every tic holder. The schools have all been supplied with ex cellent teachers, who faithfully discharge then duties to their scholars, and are laying in their young miuds the inundation of future great ness aud true usefulness. Besides the schools and teachers' institute, a lyccuui was organized in this place early last wtuter, which meets onoe every week. Tho regular members of this association are John B. Fluck, Esq-, D, M. Bare, Esq , Robert Ralston, John L. Bash, Win. G. Eicholtz aud Jacob Ketriog.. The regular meetings are generally well attended, aud are of considera ble benefit to all participants. \' j BATTER. BEDFORD. PA.. FRIDAY. MARCH 4. 1859. AGRICULTURAL. _ BOTH USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL. In the American Institute Farmers Club, re- ! cently. Solon Uobtusen, speaking of the culti vation of small fruits, remarkod that he had growing ia his yard, as a mere ornament, the I Spirea, which blossoms only once a year, aud ■ which wis useless; whilo the currant was a kj'Unmer Lush, end tu addition to ornament, it afforded a wholesome fruit. Another year if he lived, would root out the Spirea, and put in its place currant bushes, lo proof of their superior beauty, ho directed atteutiou to sevc- j ral branches of currant bushes laden with de licious fruit, which several members ol the Club h-d brought in as specimens. A section from a ebony currant bush, in particular, was siuguLrly beautiful; the berries being large, of uniform size, and equally distributed over all the branches. They were more inviting than strings of rulks. Solon Robjoson scarce forgave himself when he thought of his unproductive Spirea, which Las cumbered the ground that would as freely have bestowed its gifts cn plants yielding fruit for uian—even the berries his palate so relish ed iu hot weather. But lie promised amend ment for next year. Those currants were de licious, so were tho gooseberries, which looked j like big green pluuis that giow on trees. Yes, when it is as easy to cultivate what gives beauty and kod too as that which gives only beauty, why not have the useful and the orna- j mcn'a;? We rejoiced to hear wisdom speak in 1 that strain. ti j; for loose *tio ffifTpTt&y of for both ornaments! shrubs and berry buihes, i to beautify their hemes with a variety of at- ! tractions. But if only one can be cultivated, by every consideration let that one be such as yields food for mm, especially as sueb f-red has no substitute. Some kiuds of the email fruits should grow iu every yard where there is a spot large enough to plant a bush.— Life Illustrated. We are decidedly iu favor of growing cur rants—they are admirably adapted to our cli mate, easily grown, very productive, and so use ful for a variety of purposes as to be quite iu uispensable in every household. Their extend ed cultivation cannot he too often recommend ed, and especially the proper cultivation cf good varieties. The way to do this, however, is not to uige farmers to dig up their spiroas and other orna mental shrubs. We are too utilitarian. We do not sufficiently appreciate tho beneficial ef fect of the beautiful, either on ourselves crour children. Those who take pleasure in orna menting their homes and keeping neat gardens, wi'l usually be found tbc most intelligent, the most thorough and the most systematic culti vators. The man who plants potatoes in his trout garden, seldom has good stock in Lis yards or good crops in his fields. He who digs up his spire-as to plant currauts, will set them out ia the ccrti'-rs of his worm fences, and leave theai to struggle wiih the Canada thi-tles for the mastery. A stranger, seeing our friend Solon's recommendation to dig up tho spireos and plant currants, would think tho Uuiied States too most densely populated country in the world, and that there was oot land enough under tho best system of cultivation, to supply the inhabitants with the common necessaries of life.— Genesee Farm°rs. CATTLE KILLED NR EATING SORGHUM.— The Independence (Iowa) Guardian gives an account of tho destruction of seven head of cattle from eating the refuse Chinese sugar-cane after il had been compressed in the mill. 'J'he outer coating of the stalks is of a very virte ous character; when thus broken up aud takeu into the stomach, it operates like broken glass, cutting, aud in some cases penetrating entirely through the coats ot that organ, producing a violent inflammation. A post mortem exami nation in this case revealed this as tbo oauso of death. This important fact should ho made known to every farmer, as it may he tue means of preventing a serious destruction of their stock. The Senate of Missouri has passed a resolution appropriating two thousand dollars to tho Ladies Mount Vernon Association. There are 23 military companies in Beilts county. "Anything iu my line," us the hangman said I to tbo Judge! THE CUBAN DEBATE. j SENATOR THOMP.IO.tS SI'GECiI-" A JOLLY TIME It THE SEN ATE. The speech of Senator Thompson, of Ky., on Siidell's thirty million bill for tho acquisition ' of Cuba, has been one of the iucidents of tho j present session of Congress that will lie longest remembered. Tiie sh irp, practical wisdom, the ! dry, caustic wit of tho speaker, joined "with ! his apparently shattered constitution, his feeble ! frame, his entire concentration on his subject, I his imperturbable gravity, his evident sincerity, hu nervous susceptibility, Lis eccentric ways, his intense anxiety of expression, his restrain ed but effective gesticulation, aud finally his sitting posture, in which, from weakness, he delivered all bat the first fifteen minutes of his speech," all made tbe speech ooe remarkable in 1?B way. Of it® effect a eoncspondeot ' says: - "The Senate was full aud the galleries crowd-} cd. The entire audience were often convulsed j with iaughter, and tho Vice President at last 1 grew too weak to rap auy but tbe most gentle ! admonitions. Indeed, it was about the only oc- , oanion I ever witnessed ia the Senate in which , the attempt to preserve order was abandoned, j The fun got to be so universal and uproarious ; that it was iJIe to attempt to step it." The speech is too long to reprint in fail in ! tirr columns, but we select a few extracts which 1 wili show its --pfrit: AMERICANIZING CUBA. Two cr ibrec very vague notions have been j introduced into this debate. Gentlemen have ] talked about Americanizing Uuba. What sort: of Americanizing wiil go on there? 1 under- ! stood the Senator from Louisiana to express sympathy with Cubans, who, he said, were 'pant ing tor libcity.' Annex Cuba; and men from Georgia, from Alabama, from Kentucky, will go n there; they will say: "Tho Government ha? bought it; 5 end, as against a Cubian, they j wit; (consider tbat-it is preempted and paid for j by them, pie truth, is, it is hereditary; or it I b been taught to (hem; at auy rate, it is in j thS{ Anglo-Saxon Wood. Our people believe it! i'- harm to take asi*y (rem a Spaniard or a i MeVicaa-or -an tbey want; and tbey do not believe it is boon- ; cide or murder to kill hiui either. [Laughter.] What will he done by our adventures when tbey i land there? Not to be iodvidious, L will take ; my own State as an illu-traiion. I will sup- i pose that three Kentuckuns go down to Cuba; oue of 'bom au old fellow, with a parcei of negroc3- As Mr. Buchanan is going to buy i Cuba by a sort of forced sale, without authori ty of law, warning off all other bidders, this o.J fellow would fettle upon some Cuban, hunt him out, take possession. He would then begin to survey aud deuiark for anuexatiou some other man's plantation. He would elbow him, browbeat him, and frown at him; show him bowie-knives aud revolvers; knock him down with bis fist, perhaps, aud stamp on him a lit tle in a pLce where he could not be seen, so us to escape the law. A man would he mcliu ed, naturally, under such a process, to give up. There is a sentiment auiocg our people that they have a right to do that thing. They would murder; they would marry, or they would do anytbiug in the world to get all that was go- j ing. The other two young gentlemen, whom I sup- ! pose to co dowu from Kentucky, arc a ccuplc i of your filibusters—elegantlne.il, having noeniuiea Lere ill the- last war, and burned this Cspiiol, is was a mere by-play J for her? She era-Upholding all continental Eu , reps then, against the colIos3a! power of Na poleon ; and yet she came here just as a by ; play, end troubled us as she did. Our people ' tbiub we whipped England, and you bear them .say throughout the country that- we whipped Wellington's iavincibles : aud they believe thnt we absolutely whipped the veterans who fought the battle of Waterloo, although that battle wan | aot fought until the 18 b of June after the Btht of January, when our battle of New Orleans : waafonght. They are stuffed up in that way, ; and inflamed with a war spiri'. I Old John Bull, as 1 said, is a Hoody old bruiser. If the Senator from Georgia was her© : I would ask him if he did oot see bow Spain aud Saidinia sent off tbeir quota to the Crime an war, at ibe request of England, although they had just about as much interest io it as I had. Knglanu just soM to th-m, -rif you do not fight on my side, I will whip you." That |is the whole of it. They follow England in ; (hat kind of way. John Bull, if I may use a familiar illustration that will bo undetstuod in the country, is like a great uuruly mastiff, or n buii dog. 01J Bull goes prowling about hunt huutiug up fights. AloDg io bis train follow Taa-ar atyd Pompey, Jumper aud Jupitei; and though the first two are Roman? of high degree, and the last a god, they follow iu his train witli fear aud trembling. When he nails a dog, they leg him, aud nip him, and down th*n T get him, until he bis throttled to death, aul there is a nation blotted from the map of the earth; or if after woirying him and crippling him, and wounding him, they seud him booi>, it is iu | pain to work the balance of his days to pav the expenses cf the figh'. V\ell, sir, I do not know the Senator from Georgia's idea about it, but I take it that in unking up a figb', there ought to be some ! sense about it, as there is about any'biog else. | There ought to be some reason for it. Now, sir, the United States comparatively is a hull i terrier that i 3 as game #s ten thousand lions, and snpeiadded to his natural pluck, be has the spirit ot the seven devils that were driven out of Mary Magdalen. Do you suppose I would hiss hiui on that eld ball j if 1 thought anything of the dog ? and 1 know I love mv country better than I could any dog. I don t want to make up a tight cf that kind. Sir, tbesc men who arose ready to talk about fighting, very often are the las! men t 0 J 0 if. Whenever 1 sec a man oul in a muster field or in a court yard, blustering and talking about his willingness to sbed his Lst diopof blood, 1 would rather rce somebody who would bo willing to shed the first drop. [L ighter.] If Wil ge? :~to this war we must go through whh it at ail hazards, at every expense, and etcverv loss. Oar commerce, our progress, everything would be k>B3 aud ruin to us. We, with onr insufficient navy, should be utterly on blc to oope with those two Power?. They do not seem iuclined to fight us; they do no' want to fight us; tbey were wi.ling tu share faiiiy with 1 suppose the talk about fighting means just this, and uo more; men koew that there is iu this country a deep rooted popular sentiment of dislike, an invetcra'e feeling of hatred towards England—l mean with the lower or ders. It comes down traditionally from our revoiutiouary war. It ws revived by the last war we had wiih her. It is a safe thing in aDj ignorant crowd to curse England, and you will not find anybody of any party who does not back you. I suppose it is a popular theme for declamation; but I think it is time we had quit it. I believe that is the prevailing dominant feeling with the ignorant portion of our popu lation. Whether it is just or unjust, I will not prcteud to say, but it is an element in the American character; au element like their ig noriug the rights of a Mexican or a Spaniard. It ts a feeling they have. Thay hate a red coat or a Bniishcr. Mr. Dallas or Lord Na pier may have a ma-jy -rippers und feats as you please; they uwy