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OWE X.
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Lehigh , ' County High School,
Singer's Sewinw illiclune
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.11 Entails.
THE Lehigh County High School will com
mence the third session on Monday, Octo
' ber 2:ld, 1855. •
.... 1) The course of instruction will embrace the
? different branches of a thorough English Educa
.4•r' I ' tion and Vocal and Instrumental Music, with
-..-. P, • : the French, German and Latin languages.
.i."• 1•1 t.. 44' ---r ! Young Ladies and Gentlemen, who may wish
'•;rP.L'AI; , ....„, re ..,
, to study the art of teaching and may desire of
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1 / ". : hemming Professional Teachers are requested
'II r , . -4; ; Flil to inquire into the merits of the High SchoOl.
1 • /0.0 1 C : ::. ' ''''''i;-1 There will be no extra charges made for stu-
Yo l i '''"r'Th dents who wish to study Astronomy, Philoso-1
phy, and Mathematics. The Lehigh County '
Iligii School can boast of having one of the
;-:3--9)--1‘ I, ' -
hest Telescopes now in use, and also all the ,
\
Philosophical and Mathematical Instruments
which arc required to facilitate a student. j
DURING the last four years these machines ' The session will last five months. The'
have been fully tested in all kinds of ma. • charges are ten, twelve, and fourteen dollars per
terials t h at can h e sewed, anal h ave re „,k, i .,,,i : session, according to the advancement of the:
generalsatisfaction. Truly thousands of ww . t h. ' scholar. An additional charge will be made ,
In such students who may wish to study '
less Sewing Machines have been brought before
the public, yet Singer's alone has merited and French, German, Latin and Music.
obtained a good reputation for its perfection ' Boarding can be obtained ativery low rates in
and real worth. To a tailor or septhstress fillvate (hinnies in the immediate vicinity of the
one of t h ese Al itc hi iies will bring a yearly in school, or with the Principal at from 50 to GO
come of 8750. • , dollars per session, according to the 'age. Eve-
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The undersigned having purchased of I. M. rything is included, such as tuition, washing,
Singer & Co. the sole and exclusive right to use fuel and lights. The building will be fixed so
and vend to othoN to be used, the above wuned as to accommodate one hundred students, and
Machines, in the following localities : Th e the Principal will be aided by good, and expe-
State of NVisconsin, the northern part of hull- Homed assistants also in Penmanship.
For Circulars and other information, address
ants, and Pennsylvania !with the exception of •
the counties of Erie, Allegheny, Philadelphia. , JAMES S. SHOEMAKER, Principal,
and Northampton) and is now prepared to Beni Emaus, Lehigh County.
Machines as above mentioned. i
All orders for the Machines will b."-punctual
ly attended to. In all cases where n Machine
is ordered, a good practical tailor and operator
will accompany the same, to instruct the pur
chaser how to use it. A bill of sale will he the+
warded with each Machine. The price of the
Machine, with printed or personal instructions
is $125. For further infonna ti!.m address
ii. RANDALL,
Norristown Pa.,
11—ntu
August 1
A New
M.A1.3a.301.5-10
hres ' ller'sand Ihyrwan Br o . s ' L w o w?
Yards, In lionalton street.
Elsenbratm eV Co.,
lturscrFrt.t.v
infirm the cit
izens of Allen
town and the
public in gen
eral, that they
have opened a
\'''', Malt atm YA RD
! , at the above
l i, named place,
.. A . A and are carry-,
7i,s'i fl ing on the bu
.... siness im an
t it
extensive scale. They have now in their Yard
a wery large and choice stock of Italian and
American Marble which they are manufacturing
into Tombs, Monuments, Ilead and Foot Stones,
Mantle Pieces. Table and Bili;oan Tops, Win
dow and Door Sills, Steps. Posts, Ac. Letter
ing of the best style done in English and Ger-
1111111 characters, and all kinds of Ornamental
Work executed in the highest style of art and
in the most substantial manner : they will be
pleased to furnish engravings and designs to
snit the wishes of the public. They 'flatter
themselves in doing as good work as is done in
`Pennsylvania, and vertain!y the best in this
section, and to satisfy the public of the truth
of this assertion, they invite them to call at
their yard and examine their stock and style o f
work. They furnish all kinds of Sculptures,
and Ornamental Winl, such as has never been
made in Allentown. They also keep on hand
some beautiful !...ttlptures male ant of Italian
marble, consisting of very neat and most chaste
designs for Vemetery purposes, with La mbS
carved to lay on the top, flower Vases, Urns,
Doves, and many other figures, to which they
invite the attention ix the public.
1I "•( inducements are otrereil to country
manufacturers ti furnish them with American
and Italian marble of the best quality. as they
have made such arrangements as to enable
them to furnish it at city prices.
They hope by strict and prompt attention to
business, moderate prices, and furnishing the
best work in town, to merit a liberal share of
patronage.
They also constantly keep on band a large.
stock of brown stone fur building purposes, con
sisting of platforms, door sills, steps, spout
stones, &.e ; &c.
July 11.
New Hour and treed Store,
rrlIE undersigned, having entered into Co. /. partnership, under the firm of Bernd &
Troxell, have opened a new Grain and Flour
'Store, in the store of Solomon Weaver, No 147
West Hamilton street, next door to Sleifer's Ho
tel, where they will keep constantly on hnnd a
supply of all kinds of Flour, Feed, Grain. &c.—
Family Flour delivered at the houses of all who
order from them. • •
They will do business entirely upon the
CASH SYSTEM, and can therefore sell a little
cheaper than any dealers who adopt any other
mode.
The highest Cash price paid for grain. We
invite all who wish to. purchase flour or sell
grain to give us a call.
JESSE H. BERND,
PETER TROXELL, Jr.
Oct. 1
A SLY HINT TO MEN AND BOYS.—If you
want to buy a good, cheap pair of pants, coat or
vest, please call at Stopp's Cheap. Cash Store.
• N. B.—And if you want money please pass
down on the other side and don't look at Stopp's
(heap Cash Store.
A 1:011121ELT Itcnira Wtilbaaalifitectriela
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY HAINES & DIEFENDERFER AT ONE DO
C. IV. COOPER, Esq., Cashier of the Bank of
Allentown.
TitomAs D. COOPER, M. D., Coopersburg.
C. F. DICIUNSIIIED, M. D., Lower Milford.
_MARTIN Kummtutca, Esq., Salshurg.
TuOMAS BURKIIALTER,
WILLIAM JACOBY, Lower Macungie.
SAMUEL KEMALEREIC, Esq., Upper Milford.
. Emaus, Sept. 12. ¶-t
Good '! l irnes, Good-Times
arc before the doors of the people of Lehigh,
Nord - tampion, Bucks and Carbon counties. for
:, 1 1f1 r i 4 d i dflaotWrit" To"7klignWvri: — Totir ; Mond ri'y
last the train of cars ran over the entire road for
the first time, and there were something less
than 100 cars in the train, and I suppose they
have all stopped at
JOSEPII STOP'S CREAP CiISR STORE,
Allentown, at No 41, corner ol Hamilton and
Eighth streets, near Hagenbuch's Hotel, for I
passed his Store, and by the looks of the ire.
mendOus quantity of goeds Stopp anti his clerks
were unpacking, I am sure that the depot must
be right at his Store, and that the whole train ol
cars must have been loaded with Goods for
Stopp. We all stopped and looked with Elston.
ishment at the piles of Shawls,'lle Lains,
Merinaes, Persian Cloth, Cashmere, Alpaca,
Calicoes, &c., from the floor 10 the ceiling, the
gonds ull new siyles. Then I looked to the
other side of the Store, and In, and behold, my
eyes were greeted with perfect mountains or
Doods, consisting of Cloths, Cassimeres,
r , , Kentucky Jeans, Flannels, Muslins, Taw,
Diapers, Toweling, Stocking Yarn, and Sim It-
Ines, Gloves, Mittens, Woolen Comforts, Car
pets, Oil' Cloihs,Glass.tind gneensware, Looking
Glasses,Knives, Forks,Spotms, Are. Then
one of the clerks showed rue in another room
there he had piles of
Heade Made Clothing,
such as coats, vests, paws and over coats,
all of their own manufaetory,and he showed me
the prices 111 some of their goods, then I said I
tion't wonder that all the people Say that'llan
Rice has the hest show and Joseph tqoppthe
. cheapest rash More. •
Sept. 12. t
KERTOWN WRING SCRIK
For Young Men and Boys,
ocATEO nt Quakertown, Bucks County, Pa.,
11 :4 1.1 miles below Bethlehem and Allentown.
The course of instruction at this Institution is
thorough and practical, and embraces the usual
branches of a liberal English education. The
Winter Term will commence the 22d of Octo
ber, 1855. Charges including Board, Washing,
Tuition, Fuel, Lights, &c., :NO per Session of
22 weeks, one half payable in advance.
For Circulars and particulars address •
September 10
'W , V,, - ROSSER SL - CO'S
LEATHER-ARM FINDINGS STORE,
No. 34 East Hamilton Street, nearly opposite
. Sacgcr's Hardware Store.
1212111
011 L undersigned respectfully inform their
friends that they have just returned from
Philadelphia and New York with large addi
tions to their already heavy and well selected
stock, and in connection with this they still
carry on business at the. Tan Yard formerly
owned by their father .Jacob Musser. They
keep a complete assortment of. LEATHER of
every description, and Shoe Findings, which
comprises all articles used by Shoemakers.
such as CALF SKINS, MOROCCOS,UPPER.
LEATHER,•LININGS, &c. A general assort
ment of Hemlock and Oak Sole Leather, con
stantly kept on hand. Also Harness and all
other Leathers for saddlers.
The highest price constantly paid for Mans
either in store or at the Tannery.
Two of us being practical Tanners, we feel
confident in warranting every article sold by
us as represented. We therefore hope by fair
dealing and Inw prices to merit a liberal share
of patronage.
Sept• 19
REFERENCES
JOHN BALL, Principal.
W. K. MOSSER.
PETER K. GRIM
J. K. MOSSER.
t— 3 in
Allentown, Pa., December 5, 1.855.
3 11~rrUanrnuEi.
AWHWARD IVIITARE,
RT K. W. DEWEES
Cora B. was something of a flirt—there is
no denying it, though I do not like to admit
anything to her disadvantage, for she was a
great favorite of mine.
She was a pretty, little brown thing, with
! cheeks that the rich blood mantled freely,
though as it came from a warm and generous
heart. Cherry-ripe lips, often parted to reveal
two rows of pearly teeth, as the merry laugh
ter burst gushingly out—figure rather petite,
out full and graceful—a foot and hand of fairy
like symmetry, and hair dark and glossy as
satin, such were some of her outward attrac
tions. And a pretty, gay, coquettish manner,
and temper unspottably sweet, and you will
have some idea of Corn B.
Cora was only eighteen, but her lovers were
already so numerous, that, had she cared to
keep count of them, she must have had a notch
ed stick like Robinson Crusoe, for surely her
giddy little head could never have remembered
.them all without that or some similar aid.
Everybody petted; admired and flattered her
and to make love' to one so loveable seemed as
easy and natural as to inhale the fragrance of
a flower.
Among the newest, and consequently the
most favored of her admirers, was Horace Hen
derson, of P., who had recently come to Spring
field, Cora's native place.
Besides the novelty of the season, he was a
decidedly cleverer and agreeable fellow—hand
some and talented ; therefore Cora, without'
wishing to make a serious conquest, would
have been mortified at her lack of skill if she
had not succeeded in adding so distinguished
an attache to her train.
"MLA U., LO (10
so, however--and even when she had so far
conquered as to find him her obedient servant
to command, she saw that his assiduities were
less the result of love than gallantry and admi-
ration
She was quite content, however, and the in
timacy between them increased. Cora flirted
with no one so much. Horace carried her bo
quota more than she did herself—he hardly ever
allowed any one else to fun her after dancing,
and when he asked her to ride with him she
consented--all marks of high favor.
A beautiful, cool summer afternoon was se
lected for the first ride ; and Cora, mounted on
a gentle but spirited animal, exhilarated by
the exercise, and 4cited by the nonsense her
companion was talking to her, had never been
in better spirits, or looked more lovely.
Their way led them along the romantic banks
of the Connecticut, in the direction of Ames' fa
mous establishment—then, and I suppose now,
a favorite ride with the people of Springfield,
on account of the smoothness of the road and
the beauty of the scenery.
The country was looking enchantingly. The
river gleamed blue and sparkling on their right,
and on the left a full and complete orchestra of
roadside choristers chatmted bewitchingly be
hind their vernal screen. Corn's heart as well
as her cars was filled with music, and her
bright cheeks glowed, and her black eyes spark
led with pleasure.
The sun was still high when they turned
homeward, and after a lively canter they slack-
ened their pace to enjoy the quiet loveliness of
nature. Coming to an alluring little side road,
which led into a wood, they were tempted by
curiosity end the earliness of the hour, to leave
the mein road to explore it.
It was an enchanting little fairy causeway,
carpeted ?I ti - liFf;NqVuopied with green.
Cora was with de ht. lloracc seemed
less pleased, or more occupied with other,
thoughts, for he was unusually silent.
Cora observing his absent mood, laughingly
inquired the reason.
Horace rallied himself, and replied with gaie
ty, a little forced.
' Alt, Miss Cora, has not a tnan in love the
sanction of Shakespeard and all the poets to
be merry or sad, absent or whimsical, at his
own capricious will ! I claim immunity under
the laws enacted by the poets in favor of dis
tressed lovers—for you know, Miss Cora, you
see before you a man verymtfch in love.'
•It is coming,' said Cora to herself. ' Well.
I'm sorry—perhaps I can laugh it off;' and
she answered aloud, 'lndeed ! let me take
good look, then, for I should like to see the
symptoms of a state come to be regarded now
a-days as problematical.'
Pray, be serious, dear Cora, for my sake.'
replied Horace, in an earnest voice. I can
not jest on this subject—it is one too deeply in
volving my happiness. We have not known
each other long, Cora, but I am not one of
those who believe that the growth of friend
ship must always be counted by days and
weeks. I think I have known you as well as
EMI
As a matter of course he renewed his ac
quaintance ivith Cora. He found her still un-
married and unengaged—but quite as pretty,
and, as ho thought, far more fascinating than
ever before.
The fact is, that having been entirely cured
of the youthful fancy he had entertained for
Miss C. by the unexpected marriage of that
lady before his circumstances had so far im
proved as to justify him in declaring his at
tachment, he met Cora with a heart free, in
stead of fettered, and ho could not but see
how very attractive, and loveably sweet she
was.
his attentions were renewed, but in a very
different spirit from that in which they had been
rendered of old.
Cora, however, quite unaware of this change
of circumstances and feeling, received him
quite on the former friendly footing. Indeefi
she was far more friendly and secure than
then, for she fancied she kneW the state of
Horace's affections, and her intimacy with him
could not therefore possibly lead to misunder
standings either on his part or hers.
She felt thus quite free and easy to ride,
walk or talk with him without scruple. Some-'
times, it is true,'she had a feeling there was
something in his manner she did not quite un-
derstand—a something more of reserve, and at
the same time warmth, than formerly, which
puzzled her, but she decided she must be mis
taken,
and tried to banish such fancies.
One day it chanced thiLthey, rode out in the
very same direction they had taken on the oc
casion of their first ride. Coming to the Shady
lane they turned aside, as before, to explore its
cool recesses, and see if two years had brought
any changes to so retired a spot.
As they slowly pursued their way, Horace
said smilingly
:
Do you remember, Cora—'.
My awkward mistake V interrupted she
with a quick blush. I was . just thinking of
it ; but don't talk about it.'
' I was thinking;' said Horace quietly, ' that
was my mistake, not yours.'
Because I have since found that the confes•
sion of love I then made was but a mistake and
a falsity—in short, my profession should have
been to you, Cora, and I cannot imagine where
my wits were not to know it. Dearest Cora,
let me correct my error by telling you how
VI had been acquainted with you all my life--
and I am 'sure you will not think I claim too
much in asking you to listen to me. The love
I feel is so deep and earnest that it demands
and must love expression.' May I speak free
ly, Cora ?' 4
Oh, no, no !' cried Co ,in a tone of dis
tress—for though soma of a flirt, as I
have admitted, she was inc — Mile of a coquet
ish pleasure in witnessing her victim's pain, or
keeping him in suspense. - Do not tell me any
more--I am very, very sorry if I have done,
wrong, but I do not, and cannot return your
affection.' .
Henderson looked up in astonishment; be
appeared for a moment not to understand her,
and for a few minutes to feel some embarrass
ment, but he said at last with a half smile :
You have made a very natural mistake,—
Miss Cora—and it would, perhaps,, be more po
lite, or at least, polite, to leave it uncorrected ;
but my policy is always a straight forward one,
and I will confess it was not to yourself I had
allusion just now, but Miss C., of Boston. The
kind friendship you have shown me induced
me to hope you would allow me the luxury of
talking to you of what constantly occupies my
thoughts. I trust you will permit me to do so
still; will you not !'
Cora's face was scarlet—.lhe had made the
awkwardest of feminine mistakes. She drop
ped her horse's reins and hid her face in her
hands, overwhelmed with confusion, and una
ble to utter a word.
Horace caught the bridle and led the horse
for her—while he strove by saying the kindest
things in the world, by treating the whole thing
as a trifling jest, and by skillfully presenting
to Cora the only consoling feature in the case—
that.her reply had been a refusal—to banish
her annoyance and mortification.
After. a time she was induced to join rather
shyly in his laugh, and lie followed his promis
ed confesAirs. It consisted simply of a lover's
rnntnres
.over a fair ‘ l " 4 -"- -%•—•
standing tun Is •''• I
terCE adoration, his poverty for
bade him to address.
Cora proved a very sympathizing and inter
ested listener ;' and though she had no advice
to offer, Mr. Henderson was charmed with the
absorbed attention she gave to his story, and
they parted better friends than ever, notwith
standing the blunder she had made.
A few days after this 'conversation an opening
presented itself to young Henderson, in another
city, and he left Springfield to avail himself of
it. lie was absent for two years, and having
succeeded beyond his utmost hopes in his busi
ness, he treated himself,, one summer, to the
pleasure of returning to Springfield to spend his
vacation.
' How so ?'
Ita 1-;1lta-a®
AR AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM,
dearly—better than I can tell or you can ima
gine—l love you.'
He looked at her, perhaps for encouragement,
but not meeting the responsive glance lie
doubtless expected, he added, in alarm :
Surely, surely Corn, you will not repeat the
same cruel answer ?'
' I can hardly tell,' said Cora, hesitatingly.—
You take me by surpriseyou must give me
time to consder. But,' she added with a blush
and a shy smile, ' I will make a confession.—
I was thinking just now, that if I had felt to
ward you then as I do now I might possibly
have made my blunder still more awkward by
saying yes instead of no.'
MEY WERE MARRIED.
Down by the wood
When daylight is breaking,
And the first breath of dawn
The green leaves is shaking,
'Tis bliss, without limit
Alone to be straying.
To hear the wild wood -birds,
And what, they are saying.
Down by the wood,
When it's noon in the licavon,
And the steer to the shade
Of the hedge-row is driven—
'Tis sweet to recline
In the beechen tree's shadow,
And drink all the glories
Of field, forest, meadow.
,Down by the wood "
At the fell of the gloaming.,
'Along clear crystal dew-drops,
'Tis sweet to be roaming—
The hush of the wheat-ears—
The gushing of water—
The shiver of green leaves—
The music of Nature !
CAN WOMAN KEEP A SECRET,
OR, 110 W MR. PODRINS GOT HIS COAT MENDED
ever knew one to keep anything twenty-four
hours ?"
" That's a lible upon tho sex, Mr. Podkins—.
invented, I'll be bound, by some thrice rejected
bachelor, who could think of no other mode of
revenge. Let anybody put a secret in my
possession, and if I can't keep it till the day of
judgment, then I wasn't christened Laura,
that's all."
" Guess I will try you sometime," said'Pod
kins, as lie applied a match to his cigar, and
walked out.
Proceeding to a confectioner's, he purchased
a mammoth sugar heart and two smaller ones
These he took to his shop, and cut a piece of
shingle the exact size of the large heart, and
placed the wooden counterfeit in the paper with
the small ones, that the packages might look as
near alike as possible.
Nearly tea time Podkins entered the sitting
room where Laura and her friend Mary were
busily plying their needles. Seating hiniself
near .by, he drew from his coat pocket two
small bundles, and presenting one to each of
the girls, remarked that he had long contem
plated making them some presents, but hoped
as an especial faVor to himself that they ,
Would not tell each other what the paper con
tained. Laura and Mary promised obedience,
at the same time casting uneasy glances at the
mysterious gifts.
" Remember, the firs+ who brmlisAter prom
ise will forfeit her claim to the tine of secret
I keeper, and mend my coat in the way of; pen
alty," added Podkins, rising to exhibit more
fully a most sorrowful-looking garment, so
I " tattered and torn," that a tailor would have
- b'een puzzled to decide what was its original
shape.
The girls considered themselves safe con
cerning the coat, and chided the wearer for be
ing so skeptical in regard to their ability to
j keep a secret. Curiosity was only half satis
fied,l however, after ascertaining that Podkins'
generosity bestowed a heart. It was not long
ere the donor overheard Mary and Laura in
the kitchen, teasing one another to reveal, by
some sign; at least, the forbidden fruit. But
each stood their ground wonderfully, and Pod
kins feared his coat would remain tattered.—
The girls' sleeping apartment was contiguous
to the ono occupied by Podkins and his friend
Barlow. As only a thin partition separated
the rooms, it was easy to hear ordinary con
versation from ono to the other without . the
folly of listening. The two men were snugly
ensconced in bed, when Mary and Laura enter
ed. the adjoining bed-room. The door had
scarce been closed, when the former exclaimed :
" Now, Laura, do tell me what was in your
paper. It looked just like mine, ancll verily
believe it is the same thing. I shall not sleep
a wink to-night if you don't. Come, do tell,
that's a good girl, and then I will tell you what
is in mine."
" Well," replied Laura, "There were two
sugar hearts in mine."
" And there was only one in mine,'" said
Mary in a disappointed tone. •
At this point a - respectable portion of the bol
Down by the Wood
BY ROBERT NICOLL.
ster went into Barlow's mouth, while Podkins
took refuge beneath the bed-clothes, to smoth
er his laughter as best he might.
At breakfast the next morning, while Laura
was pouring out the coffee, Podkins, turning
towards Barlow, said very gravely :
" Well, there were two sugar hearts in
mine."
" And there was only one in mine," respond
ed Barlow, so exactly imitating Mary's tone
that she almost fancied herself speaking.
" The coffee-pot dropped, to the great confu
sion of sundry cups and saucers, and then came
a burst of laughter from the four that fairly
made the dishes dance.
" I will take that coat after breakfast, if you
please, Mr. Podkins," said Laura, quietly, after
the mirth had somewhat subsided.
The World's Progress.
It is curious and deeply interesting to ob
serve how much of the advance which mankind
has made in some of the most essential branch
es of material improvement, has been effected
within the last quarter of a century: and on
the other hand, in how many departments hu
man intelligence reached its culminating point
ages ago. It is not likely that the world will
ever see a more perfect poet than Homer, a
grander statesman than Pericles, a sculptor
equal to Plfidies, a painter superior to Rapha
el. Certain it is that the lapse or twenty, or
five-and-twenty centuries has given birth to
none who have surpassed them and to few who
have approached them. In the fine arts and
speculative thought, our remotest ancestors aro
still our masters. In science and its applica
tions the order of precedence is reversed, and
' our own age has been more prolific and amaz
ing than the aggregate of all the ages which
have gone before us. Take two points only,
the most obvious and the most signal—locomo
tion and the transmission of intelligence. At
the earliest period of authentic history, mere'
a.. as in the year Ism). .Nimrod
got over the ground at the rate of ten or twelva
miles an hour. Napoleon could go no faster.—
'Between 1830 and 1840, we raised the maxi
mum of speed from ten miles to seventy.
The first six thousand years did nothing, or
next to nothing—the next six years did every
thing: reached the limit of possible achievements
lin this direction ; for no one imagines that any
greater speed is attainable, or would be beara
ble. Again ;it is probable that Abraham sent
messages to Lot just as rapidly as Frederick
the Great, or George 111, transmitted orders to
• their generals and admirals. In 1794, the old
wooden telegraph was invented, and made a
certain though a partial and slight advance.--
But, with this exception, the rate at which in
telligence could be conveyed had remained sta
tionary at that of ordinary locomotion on horse
back, up to 1840. In 1840 we communicated
at the velocity of twelve miles an hour. la
1850 we communicated over immeasurable dis
tances in inappreciably infinitesimal subdivi
sions of time. The experinlent was made, and
a message was transmitted from Belgrade to
Liverpool instantaneously. A spark given at
Dundee could fire the cannon of the Invalidesi
at Paris. Ikre, too, at a•single leap we have
reached the me plus ultra of earthly possibility.
In ten years—nay, in five—we have cleared
the vast distance between the speed of a horse
and the speed of lightning.—North American
I?celeu..
OEM
frr - The following lines were taken from a
hymn-book which a young lady had incau•
tiously left behind her in a chapel:
" I look in vain, he does not come :
Dear, dear, what. shall I do?
I cannot listen as I ought"
Unless he listens too !
Ile might have come as well as not—
What plagues these fellows aro ?
I'll bet lio's fast asleep at home,
Or smoking a cigar !"
r7Tlio Bifyolo Express says the author of
this rhyme deserves to be " nipped by untimely
frosts :
" 'Tis winter,.and no more the breezes
Buz among the budding treezes
Avith rn'—
a Weaver himself.
DJThe newspaperis a taw-book-for the in
dolent, a sermon for the thoughtful, a library
for the poor. It may stimulate the most indif•
ferent—it may also instruct the most profound.
0:7 - They arc trying how ridiculous they cart
make . things. Instance—Shanghai coats and
the new fashioned hats.. We pity the appear
ance of sonic fellows that wear them.
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NUMBER 10.