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Were all nnr wishes granted ns, What would I wish my friend 7 Should it be all the joys of earth, And riches without end 7 That every wish bo gratified As soon as it is made 7 That beauty bright be given thee, To which all court be paid 7 Such beauty as should spread thy name To earth’s remotest shore 7 And be remembered still in song As maid ne’er was before 7 Or should I wish that genius proud, Should mark thee for her own? That all should worship thy proud name. Where'er that name was known? . oh, rather let me wish for thee. Kind friends, where’er thou roamat, And that wherever thou may’st go. Thou meet sweet welcome home. 1 All India's diamonds could not buy A pleasure such as this ; Nearest of all our joy's below. To heiven’s eternal bliss. To purchase perfect bliss on earth. Since riches have no power. And summer friends are sore to fail In sorrow’s darksome boar; Since beauty is a treacherous friend, Worse than an open foe, And genius’s proud triumph proves Companion oil of woej Then rather let me wish for thee, A pure, contented beag Where virtue ever reigns supreme. And guile can have no pari. Yes, I would wish thee that great boon—' The greatest man can find ; Tiiat you retain, whatever your lot, A calm, contented mind. ZWmar, Pa. A. C* * From Blackwood’s Magazine. THE JEW. . A TALE FROM THE RUSSIAN. I was at Vienna a few years ago. After trying several tables d'hote I established myself at a hotel in the Judensirasse, fre quented by a select society. master of this establishment did its honors with thorough German gravity. Perfect order, extreme and conscienlious cleanliness, reigned through the house. One might pass through the servant’s room, and even through the kitchen, without meeting with anything by which the sight was in the least offended. The cellar was as well arranged as a book case, and the regulations of the house, as regarded both rhe service and the hours of meals, were as punctually observed as they could have been in a seminary. If a guest came in late, though it were but ten minutes, he was served apart, in an adjoining room, that the comfort of all might not be sacrificed to the convenience of one. In the conversation at this table d'hote there prevailed a lone of good society which excluded neither ease nor pleasantry ; but a caustic or indelicate expression would have jarred on the ear like a false note in a well executed concert. The countenance of Mrs. Muller, in which dignity was blended with benevolence, was the baromeier by which the young men regulated themselves when the influence of Rhine wine or Stettin beer might lead them a little 100 far. Then Mrs. Muller, assumed an air of reserve; by few words she adroitly broke off the conversation, and aimed it into another channel ; and she glanced gravely at her daughter, who without affectation or pouting, kept her eyes fixed on Iter plate until the, end of the meal. Ellen Muller was jhe type of those beauti ful German faces which the French call cold, because they know not how to read them ; »be was a happy mixture of the; Saxon and Hanoverian characters. A pure and open brow,eyes of inexpressible sofrnes, lips ha-, biiualiy closed with maidenly reserve, a transparent complexion, whose charming blushes each moment protested against the immobility of her bearing, auburn hair, whose rich and silken curls admirable har monized with the serenity of her features, a graceful and flexible form just expanding into ,v omanhnod— such was Ellen Muller. A counselor of the Court, Hofrath Baron T °n Noth, who had resigned his functions ■n consequence of an injustice that had been °ne him; several students, whose parents j?“ rec °mmended them to the vigilance of ■ r. Muller, and a few merchants, composed e majority of the habitual guests. The Rty was frequently increased by travelers, 'wary men and artists. After dinner, phi osopby, politics, or literature, were the usual °f lcs °f conversation, in which Mr. Muller, man of extensive acquirements and good °, se ' lo °k part, with a choice of expression an elevation of views that would have - I “nished me in a man of his station in any ™ r - v but Germany. ' ‘-ometimes Ellen would sit down to the (J 10 ! l| nd smg some of those simple and "W melodies in which the tenderness, nj ., and the piety of the German Wnv character seem to mingle. Then p r ' e^ al ' on ceased; every countenance ex fr s • J lro f° un( f attention ; and each listen ,e ’ 8 be were assisting at a religious sal tr anslated the accents of that univer hi an ° aa g e according to his sympathies, His ideas' 31 ' 0119 ’ Bnc * 'H* Habitual direction of Mon'w 8 L ot ,on S ' n perceiving that Baron l er O, H and a young'student named Wer thar* ere P arl 'cularly sensible to Ellen’s 8 „ c j ms ai) d merit, fn the Baron, a middle and r n ’ l *' ere was 8 m '* lui ! e dignity consi a a ? erneSS w b ,c H betrayed an almost of s 8 s,ru ggle between pride and energy of ihirtv* 1 ® ? ass ' OD ' ft' s between the ages tnost em • r ° r, y that the passions have 'be chars ' l6 °- Ver UB ‘ 'b® l period of life well t,° ler 15 completely formed ; and as now what we desire so do we strive YOL. Y. to attain our end with dlt the energy of a perfect organization. For The Agitator, Werter was Rule more than nineteen years old. He was lall, fair aad melancholy. I am persuaded jthat love had revealed itself to the young student by the intermediation of the musical sense. I had more than once watched him when Ellen sang. A sort of fever agitated him; he isolated himself in a corner of ihe room, and there, in a mute ecstacy, the poor boy inhaled the poison of love. . The pretensions of Ellen’s two admirers manifested themselves in attentions of very different kinds, and in which were displayed their different natures. The Baron brought Mrs. Muller tickets for concerts and theaters. Often at Ihe dessert, he would send for deli cious Hungarian wipe, in which he drank the health of the ladies, slightly inclining his bead to Ellen, as if he would have said—i bow to you alone. Werter would stealthily place upon the piano a new ballad, or a vol-' ume of poetry ; and when the young girl look it up, his face flushed and brightened as if the blood were about to burst from it. Ellen smiled modestly at the Baron, or grace fully thanked the student; but she seemed* not to suspect that which neither of them dared to tell her. An attentive observer of all that passed. I did my utmost to read Ellen’s heart, and decide as to the future chance of the Baron’s or-the student's loves. She was passionately narratives and adventure, and thanks to the wandering life [ had led, I was able to gratify this taste. I noticed that traits of generosity and noble devotion produced an extraordinary effect upon her." Her eyes sparkled as though she would fajp have dis tinguished, through lime and space, the hero of a noble action; then tears moistened her beautiful lashes, as reflection recalled her to the realities of life. 1 understood that neither the Baron nor Werler was the man to wip, her heart; they were neither of them equal ■:o her. Had I been ten years younger, 1 1 think i should have been vain enough to enter the lists. But auuiher person whom none would at first have taken for a man ca pable of feeling and,inspiring a strong passion, was destined to carry off the prize. One night, that we were assembled in the drawing room, one of the habitual visitors to the house presented to us a Jew, who had just arrived from Lemberg, and whom bqpi ness was to detain for some months at Vi enna. In a few words, Mr. Muller made the stranger acquainted with the rule's and customs of the house. The Jew replied by monosyllables, as if he had disdained lo expend, more words and intelligence upon details so entirely immaterial. He bowed politely lo the ladies, glanced smilingly at the furniture of the room, round which he walked, as in token of taking possession, and then installed himself in an arm-chair. This pamomine might have been translated thus: “Here lam ; look at me once for all, and then heed me no more.” Malihus—that was the Jew’s name—had a decided limp in his gait; he was a man of the middle height and of a decent bearing ; his hair was neglected; but a phrenologist would have read a world of things in the magnificent de velopment of his forehead. The conversation became general. Mr. Malthus thus spoke little, but as soon as he opened his mouth everybody was silent.— This apparent deference proceeded perhaps as much from a desire lo discover his weak points as from politeness toward the new comer. The Jew had one of those penetrating and sonorous voices whose tones seem to reach the very soul, and which impart to words infiextons not less varied than the forms of thought, tie summed up the dis cussion logically and lucidly ; but it was easy to see that, out of consideration for inter locutors, be abstained from putting forth bis whole strength. The conversation was intentionally led to religious prejudices ; at the first words spo ken on this subject, the Jew’s countenance assumed a sublime expression. He rose at once to the most elevated considerations ; it was easy to see that this imagination found itself in a familiar sphere. He wound up with so pathetic and powerful a peroration, that Ellen, yielding to a sympathetic impulse, made an abrupt movement toward him.— Their two souls had met, and were destined mutually to complete the happiness to each other. I said to myself the Jew will he Ellen’s husband. Then I applied myself to observe him more attentively. When Mr. Mallhus was not strongly moved and animated, he was but an ordinary man, nevertheless, by the expression of his eyes, which seemed to look within himself, one could discern that he was internally pre-occupied with superior minds. Some celebrated authors were spoken of; he remained silent. Baron von Noth leant over toward me and said in a voice, “it seems that our new acquaintance is not literary.” “I should be surprised at that, I replied ; and what is more, I would lay a wager that he is musical.” The Baron drew back with a movement of vexation, and, as if to test my sagacity, he asked Ellen to sing some thing. The amiable girl begged him to ex cuse her, but without putting forward any of those small pretexts which most young ladies would have invented on the instant. Her mother’s authority was needed to vanquish her instinctive resistance. Her prelude testi fied to some unwonted agitation ; its first notes roused the Jew from his reverie; soon she recovered herself and her visible emotion did but add a fresh charm to the habitual ex pression of hcf singing.- THE AGITATOR. to ttie intension of tfce Slrea of iFmßom ati?r tfte Sgteatt of l&ealt&g iUform.; WHILE THEBE SHALL BE A WRONG UN RIGHTED, AND UNTIL “ MAN’S INHUMANITY TOiMAN” SHALL CEASE, AGITATION MUST CONTINUE, v WELLSBOEOj TIOGA COUNTY, PA.> THURSDAY, MORNING. OCTOBER 14, 1858. Suddenly she stopped short, declaring that her memory failed her. Then to our great astonishment, a rich and harmonious voice was heard, and Ellen continued, accompanied by one of the finest tenors 1 ever listened to in my life. The Baron bit his lips ; Werter was pale with surprise. The warmest applause fol lowed the conclusion of the beautiful duett. Malthus had arisen from his chair, and seemed under the spell of harmony. He gave some advice to Ellen, who listened to it with avidity ; he even made-her repeat a passage, which she afterwards sang wiih ad mirable expression. He look her hand almost with enthusiasm, and exclaimed. “I thank you.” • “Very odd, indeed,” said the Baron. Poor Werter said nothing, but went and sat 1 him self down very pensive, at the further end of the drawing-room. Mrs. Muller was radiant at her daughter’s success. As to Ellen, she merely said, in a low voice; If I had instruction, 1 should perhaps be able lo make some thing of music.” “With your Mother’s permission,” re joined Malthus, “I shall have pleasure in sometimes accompanying you.” Mrs. Muller cast a scrutinizing glance at ihe Jew, whose countenance had resumed its habitual calmness, showed nothing that could excite her suspicions. She judged that such a man was not at all dangerous, and accepted his offer. Maltha's bowed with cold dignity—doubtless appreciating the mo tive of this confidence—and Ellen struck a few notes, to divert attention from her em barrassment. The Baron who sought a vent for his ill humor, said to the young girl, pointing to the Jew’s stick ; “If anything should halt in the accom paniment there is. what will restore the measure.” Ellen rose, cast a look at the Baron, which meant: “One meets people like you every where,” and left the room. Mallhus took up a newspaper, and read until we separated for the night. The Jew had led the regular life of a man who knows the value ot time. He worked until noon, paid or received a few visits, went upon Change about two o’clock, then shut himself up in his apartment and was vis ible to nobody, and at precisely four o’clock entered Mr. Muller’s room, where Ellen awaited him at the piano. It was easy to see (hat he daily assumed a greater ascendancy over the mind of the pupil, whose progress was rapid. When Mallhus smiled, Ellen’s charming countenance assumed an indescribable ex pression of satisfaction, but as soon as he re lapsed into his habitual thoughtful mood, the poor girl’s soul appeared suspended in a sym pathetic medium ; she saw nothing, answered nobody—in a word, she instinctively assimi lated herself to the mysterious being whose influence governed her. When Mallhus leaned on his cane in walking, Ellen seemed to say: “My arm would support him so well!” The Jew, however, did not limp so disa greeably ; his left leg was well formed, and his symetrical figure showed the disturbance in his harmony to have been the result of accident. He had the appearance of having long become reconciled to his infirmity, like a soldier who considers his wounds a glorious evidence of his devotion lo his country. I had more than once felt tempted lo ask Mallhus the history of his lameness, but he eluded with so much care every approach lo the subject, that I deemed myself obliged to respect his secret. Two months passed thus, and I had an op portunity of appreciating the right-minded ness, generosity and enlightenment that dwell in the accessible part of that extraordinary soul. In presence of this dangerous rival, who triumphed without a struggle, the Baron became almost lender. His self-love cruelly suffered to see preferred lo him a lame mer chant, with a fine voice. He attempted to quiz him; but Mallhus confounded him so completely by the aptness of his retorts, that tho laughers were never on the side of the Baron. One night the family party was assembled, Werter approached Mr. Muller with a suppli ant air, and delivered to him a letter from his father. The poor young man’s agitation made me suspect that the letter contained a proposal. Mr. Muller read it with attention and handed it to his wife, who glanced over it and cast a scrutinizing glance at her daugh ter, to make sure whether or no she was fore warned of this step. A mother’s pride is always flattered under such circumstances, and the first impulse is generally favorable lo the man who has singled out the object of her dearest affections; but the second thought is one of prudence ; a separation, the many risks of the future, soon check the instinctive satisfaction of the maternal heart and a thou sand motives concur to arrest the dreaded consent. “It were well,” she said, first to know what Ellen thinks.” The words were like a ray of light to the poor girl, whose countenance expressed the utmost surprise. “Besides, he is very young,” said Mrs, Muller, loud enough for the Baron to hear. VVener’s position was painful; he stam mered a few words, became embarrassed and abruptly left the.room. “A mere child,” quoth the Baron, “who should be sent back to his books.” Malthus, who had observed all that had passed, rested his two hands on his stick like a man disposed to argue a point, and warm ly defended the student, “It cannot be denied,” he said, in conclu sion, “that the young man’s choice pleads in his favor; and his embarrassmenUwhicb-jtF that age is not unbecoming, proves in my opinion, that while aspiring to so great a hap piness, he has sufficient modesty to admit himself unworthy of it.” “If a declaration were a sufficient proof of merit,” interrupted ihe counsellor, “1 know one man who who would not ’hesitate——” “And who is ihat 1” inquired Mrs. Muller with ill-concealed curiosity. “Mysplf, madam,” replied Ihe counsellor —-“Baron von Noth.” By the way in which this was spoken ihe dissyllable “myself ” appeared lengthened by all the importance of the personage. “At my age men do noi change,” contin ued the Baron; “and ihe present is a guar antee for the future.” Ellen was really to be pitied. When RJal thus look Werler’s part, I saw that she was on the point of fainting. Her countenance, naturally so gentle, was overshadowed by an expression of vexation and displeasure. She had taken the Jew’s benevolent defence of the student for a mark of Indifference. While still under Ihe influence of this painful im pression, the Baron’s declaration came to add to her agitation; she cast a reproachful glance at Mallhus, sank back in her chair and swooned away. The Jew sprang for ward, look her in his arms, laid her on a so fa, and knelt down beside her. * ■ “You have not understood me then !’’ he exclaimed. * Ellen opened her eyes, and beheld at her feel the man whom her heart had selected ; and, absorbed in her passion, unconscious of the presence of those who stood around, she murmured'in a feeble voice : “Yours ! Yours alone!—ever yours ?” “Sir,” said Mallhus to Mr. Muller, “my proposal comes rather late; but I hope you will be so good as to'take it into considera tion.” In the Jew’s manner there was the dignity of a man in a position to dictate conditions. Ellen had recovered herself. As to Mr. Muller, there had not been time for his habit ual phlegm to become disturbed ; but his wife could not restrain a smile at this dramatic complication, whose denouement remained in suspense. “Mr. Y.,” said she to me somewhat ma liciously, “do you not feel the effect of exam ple?” " “Perhaps I might have been unable to re sist,” said I, “had not Mr. Mallhus declared himself before me.” Ellen blushed, and the Jew pressed my hand. Just then Werler re-entered the room, pale and downcast, like a man who comes to .bear sentence passed upon him. There was profound silence, which lasted several min utes, or at least seemed to me to do so. At last Mr. Muller broke it. “Gentlemen,” he said; “I am much flat tered .at the honor vou have done me—” He paused and seemed lo be recalling past .events to his mind. During this short silence, Werter gazed at us in truth with an air of as tonishment, and I doubt not that he included me in the number of his rivals. “I htjve something to tell you,” continued Mr. Muller, “which will perhaps modify your present intentions. About ten years ago 1 had lo visit Berlin, where my father had just died. The winding up of his affairs proved complicated and troublesome, and 1 was obli ged to place my interests in the hands of a lawyer, who had been recommended to me as extremely skilfull. The business at last settled, I foundjnyself entitled to about forty thousand florins, which I proposed lo embark in trade. I was happily married, and Ellen was seven years old. Our little fortune had been greatly impaired by a succession of loss es, for which this inheritance would compen sate. “One day I went lo my lawyers to receive the money. He had disappeared, taking it with him. Despair look possession of me; I dared not impart the fatal news to my wife, and, I confess it with shame, I determined on suicide. All that day I scrambled about the country, and at nightfall I approached the banks of the Spree. Climbing upon the par apet of n high bridge, 1 gazed with gloomy delight into the dark waters that rolled be neath. On my knees upon the stone, I offer ed up a short but fervent prayer lo Him who wounds and heals ; 1 commended my wife and daughter to His mercy, and precipitated myself from the bridge. I was struggling instinctively against death, when I fell myself seized by a vigorous arm. A man swam near me and drew me towards the shore, which we both reached. “It was so dark that I could not distin guish the features of my preserver, but the tones of his voice made an impression upon me which has not yet been effaced, and I have met but one man whose voice has re minded me of that of the generous unknown. He compelled me to go home with him, ques tioned me as lo my motives for so desperate an act, and lo my extreme astonishment, handed me a portfolio containing forty thou sand florins, on the express condition that I should take no steps lo find him out, I en treated him to accept my marriage ring, at sight of which I promised fo repay the loan, as soon as it should be possible for me to do so. He took the ring, and 1 - left him, my heart brimful of gratitude. “I will not attempt to describe to you the joy with which I once more embraced my wife and daughter. God alone can repay my benefactor all the good he did us. 1 ar ranged my affairs and we set out for Vienna, where I formed Ibis establishment, of which I cannot consider myself more than tempo rary possessor. You perceive, gentlemen, that Ellen has no dowry to expect, and that we may at any moment be reduced to a very precarious position.” , Ellen’s face was hidden with her hands. — When Mr. Muller ceased speaking, we alili listened. l’resently the Jew broke Silence. “I have~a~HKleJMie said, “lo add lo your narration ; the as to render you a service, remainedTa'cripple 'for the rest of his day*. When h? plunged into the Spree, he struck against a'none, and since then he limps, as you perceivk’’ We were all motionless with surprise.— Then Mallhus drew a ring from his finger and handed it to Mr. Muller. Tha counte nance of the latter, generally so ’cold in its expression, was suddenly extraordinarily ag itated, tears started to his'eyes, and he threw himself into his preserver’s arms, i “All that I possess belongs to lyou,” he cried, “and I have the happiness )o inform you that your capital has doubled.?’ “Of all that you possess,” replied Malthus, “I ask but one thing, to which if have no right.” , ■ The worthy German took the hand of his daughter, who trembled with happiness and surprise, and, placing it in that of; the Jew— “ Sir,” said he, addressing himsplf to me, “you who have seen the world, atid who ore disinterested in this question, do lyou think that 1 could do better?” |[ Seeking for Comets^ The great observatory at Harvard College was established in 1847. Amonglithe many brilliant discoveries made there since its es tablishment, are no less than fourteen com ets. Nine were discovered by ihjb indefati gable labors of Mr. George P. Bpndj The tenth was discovered in Marchj! 1853, by Mr. Charles W.Tuttle. The remaining four by Mr. Horace P. Tuttle. ; ji Few persons are aware of the patience and labor exercised by the astronomer in making discoveries of this kind. l lit requires several years’ study and praclicefto qualify one to,discover a telescopic comet. It is undoubtedly easy to look at a comet already visible to the naked eye in the heavens ; but when it is required to discover arii unknown one, wandering in its “long traveler a thou sand years” in the profound abyss of space, the labor then becomes Irulyqjrodigious. The amount of physical suffering occasioned by exposure to all kinds of temperature, the bending and twisting of the body! when ex amining near the zenith, and ihje constant strain of the eye, canhot be fully understood and appreciated by one unacquainted with an astromomer’s life. 'j ■ with his telescope, begins at the going down of the sun, arid'examines, in zones, with the utmost care and! vigilance, the. starry vault, and continues till the “cir cling hours” bring rhe sun eastern horizon, when star and comet from his view. It requires several nights to complete a thorough survey of the heavens J and often these nights do not follow tn ! succession,, being interrupted by the full moonj[by clouds, auroras, and by varioqs other meteorological phenomena. He is frequently fvexed by passing clouds, fleeting through the midnight sky, and strong and chilly breezes of the night. His labors are continued throughout the year, and his unwearied exertions do not slacken during the long wintry nights, when the frozen particles of snow and ice, driven! before the northern blast, cause! the stars to sparkle with unusual lustre, andjhis breath to congeal on the eye piece of the telescope. It frequently happens that his'labdrs are not crowned with a discovery until after several years’ search, f I Nothing can exceed the sublime spectacle presented to the astronomer under a clear midnight sky, ns he sweeps alhwrijrl the gor geous constellations in their “statjry dance” around their appointed center. Occasionally the field of the telescope is filled. with the dazzling radiance, of unnumbered! suns of a variety of'rich and beautiful feojors. The field of Ihe telescope is often illumined by the sudden transit of a far-off meteor, in visible to the naked eye. Sometimes-a large one falls from the zenith, and ; silently ex ploding, fills the midnight sky iwith a start ling spectral light. The solitude aind silence of the night are broken, in spring, summer, and autumn, by the low murmuring voices of migrating-birds, and the half-suppressed buffeting of their weary wings, which darken fora moment the field of the . telescope in their flight. These are the only Jiving com panions of the astronomer afloat jin the sky at midnight. \ - There is a momentary excitement when his wearied eye delects a small wisp of pale scattered light in the field ofi his tele scope. It is very comet-like, but he does not feel quite sure that he is not tantalized with a nuebla—a cluster of suns—so[ remote as to defy the utmost power of assisted vision lo resolve it into its individual! components. He immediately ascertains the exact position, and examines Ihe catalogues for information of its character. If it is unreedrded, he is obliged to bring the wondrous mechanism of human hands lohis assistance. l;he sidereal clock, and the minutely graduated circles of his telescope inform him of his right ascen-. sion and declination. Usually; the distance of the unknown body is rigorously trea sured by the micrometer—a work of' un surpassed delicacy—from a slay in the same field. At the end of several hours bis la bors are rewarded by the discovery -of a new nebula, or the slow but decisive motion of a new comet. It is a moment of intense feeling. A new globe has hioVe in sight from the utmost bounds of hbtrian vision. Whither has it come? and wbjiljer is it go. ing? What is its distance ftonj the earth arid from the sun? When will it be nearest lo the earth, and when to the'sun? What are its velocity and magtjilude? [-Will it ever become visible to the naked eye?| and has it ever before appeared within tjiejmemory of Bates of Advertising. Advertisements writ be charged SI per square of fourteen lines, for one,or three insertions, and 25 cents fore very snbt«prcßt inseiifcgK All ttftverlisc. mentsof less than fourteen lines considered as a ■quale'. 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Three complete observations, made on three different days, or longer intervals of time, furnish liim with the basis of his calculations of the unknown particulars of the cornel. — They are technically called the elements of its orbit. With these three great celestial marks, he proceeds to the calculation of the elements, a work of exceeding great labor and difficulty. It is a problem of pure ge omelry ; and the illustrious Newton, who first solved this gigantic problem, and applied it successfully to the great comet of 1680, pronounced it “Problema longe difficili mum." A distinguished American astrono. mer of the last century (Ritlenhouse, of Phil adelphia) was the first American that solved the problem. He -computed the elements of the comet of 1770, and sat» of it in a letter to the President of the American Philosoph ical Society, “Herewith I send you the fruit of three or four days’ labor, during which ! have covered sheets, and literally drained my inkstand several limes. Our celebrated coun tryman and neighbor, Dr. Bowditcb, compn. ted the elements of the great comet of 1807, and the still greater one of 1811, the latter yet remembered by all our aged citizens, as autumnal, appearing in the months of that year, which j “Burned In the arctic skr, and from its horrid hair Shook pestilence and war.” In 1849, (he learned world in America and Europe was astonished at the production of the eliptic elements of the first comet of that year, by the wonderful Saffutd, then only fourteen years of age. No mathematical genius in the history of our race hue ever achieved such an honor at so early an age. The late King of Denmark, a great patron of.astronomy, in the last years of b>s life, decreed that a gold medal should be awarded to the first discoverer of a comet. Miss MaWa Mitchell, of Nantucket, discovered a comet io October, 1847, and received there fore a comet medal, and was further hon ored by being made a member of the Ameri. can Academy of Arts and Sciences. The King soon after deceased, and his successor aftpropriated his revenues to other purposes. The discontinuance of the Denmark medal has not in ihp least degree abated the zeal of the astronomers. The discovery of the same comet by different astronomers in different parts of the world, on the same night, or .with in a few days of each other, attests their un remitting vigilance. —Newbitryport Herald. -The subject of physical education is begin ning to attract attention. The following re marks are from the Boston Courier written by the editor after having attended a school celebration in Faneuil Hail: “But there was one thing we noticed which did throw a little shadow over our thoughts.. We stood on the platform, very near the boys and girls, as (bey passed by to receive a bou quet at the hands of the Mayor. We could not help observing that not one girl in ten had the air and look of good health. There were very many lovely countenances —love- ly with an expression of intellect and good ness—but they were like fair flowers resting upon a fragile stalk. Narrow chests, round shoulders, meagre forms, pallid cheeks, were far 100 common. There was a general want in their movements of the buoyant vivacity of youth and childhood. The heal of the; djy and nervous exhaustion of the occasion were to be taken into the account, and due allowance should be made for them. But this was not the first time that we were forced to the conclusion that here in Boston, in 'he education of girls, the body is lamentably neglected. And it is a very great and seri ous neglect, the consequences of which will not end with the sufferers themselves. Of what use is it to learn all sorts of things du ring the first sixteen years of life, and to stuff the brain with all kinds of knowledge, if the price be a feeble or diseased body'?— A finely endowed mind shut up in a sickly body is like a bright light in a broken lan tern, liable to be blown out by a puff of wind or extinguished by a dash of raiu. “If the destiny of women were to be put under.a glass and looked at, like a flower, it. would be of little consequence; but womair must lake her part in performing the duties and sustaining the burdens of life. These young medal scholars, in due time, will mar ry men whose lot it is to earn their bread h# some kind of toil, in which their wives tau-t needs aid them. To this service they wilt bring an intelligent capacity end a conecietu lions purpose; but haw tar will these get without health and the cheerful spirits which health gives? A sickly wife is nahelpmate, but a hindermaie. if we neglect the body the body will Have its revenge. And are «o not doing this ? Are we not throwing our whole educational force upon the brain? Is not a healthy city born and bred woman get ting to be as rare as a black swan? And is it not lime to reform this altogether? |a i; not time to think something of the casket as well as (he jewel—something of (he lantern as well as the light ?” PsiutArs men arehfcp most imitative ani mats in all the World of Nature, Only ona ass spoke like a titan, hoi hundreds of thous ands of men are daily talking like asses. Second marriages— |’ve heard say wed-, lock’s like-wine—-not to be properly judged of till the stc nj gl Education of Girls,
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