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A Bea«tifnl hotter from Gen. Pierce. It is well known that Mr. Polk offered General Pierce a scat in hi* cabinet, and that the latter declined the offer. The correspondence on the subject between lite President tod Mr. Pierce, wts not at the lime made public, and baa only recently appeared. When the intelligence of Gen. Pierce's nomination at Baltimore, reached Concord, N. II., ah enthusiastic meeting was held congratulatory of the reauit. It was on that occasion that the correspondence alluded to was first publicly made known, and then through an old confidential friend of Gen. Pierce. The fallowing fs an extract from the letter of President Polk: "It gives roe sincere pleasure io Invite you .to accept a place in my Cabinet, by tendering to you the office of Attorney General of the United States. I have selected you for this important office from my peraonal knowledge of you, and without the solicitation or suggestion of any one. I have done ao because I have no doubt your personal association with me would be pleasant, and from the consideration that in the discharge of the duties of the office, you could render me important aid in conducting my administration. In this instance, at least, the offioe has sought the man, and not the man the office, and I hope you may accept it."

The reply of Gen. Pierce will delight the reader for the simplicity and beauty of its style, and the sentiments of attachment to domestic life free from the cares of public station, which it expresses. Here it is:

When I add that your important measures in in tho foreign and home administration of the government have commanded not merely the approbation of my judgment, but my grateful acknowledge ment as an American citizen, you will tee how doairable on every ground connected with the admin istration, theWioe tendered would be to rnef and yet, aAer mature consideration, I am constrained to decline it. Although the early years of my mtuihood were devoted to public life, it was never really suited to my taste. I longed (as I nm sure you must often have done.) for the quiet and independence that belongs only to tho private citiaen, and now, at forty, 1 feel that desire stronger than ever.

Coming unexpectedly as this offer does, it would be dirtiouli, if not impossible, to arrange the business of an extensive praotioe, between this and the first of November, in a manner at all satisfactory to myself or to those who have committed their interests to my care, and who rely on my services. Besides you know that Mrs. Pierce's health while at Washington was very delicate—-it is, I fear, even more so now, and the responsibility which the proposed change would necessarily impose upon her, ought probably in themselves to constitute an insurmountable objection to OVir leaving our quiet home tat: a public station at Washington.

When 1 resigned my seat in the Senate in "43 1 did it with the fixed purpose never again to be voluntarily eeparated from my family for any considerable length of time, except at the call of my country in time of war, and yet this consequence, for the reason before stated, and on account of climate, would be very likely to result from my acceptance.

These are some of the considerations which have influenced my decision. You will not believe that 1 have weighed my personal convenience and ease against the publio interest, especially as the office it one which, if not sought, would be readily accepted by gentlemen who would bring to your aid attainments and qualifications vastly superior to mine.

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My Dear Sir —Your letter of the 27th was received a week since. Nothing could have been more unexpected, and considering the importance of the proposition In a great variety of aspects, I trust you will not think there has been unreasonable delay in arriving at a decision. TFith my pursuits for the last few years, and my present tastes, no position if I were in a situation on the whole to desire public employment, could be so acceptable as the one which your partiality has offered. 1 ought not perhaps in justice to the high motives by which I know you are governed, to attribute your selection to personal friendship but 1 cannot doubt that your judgement in tho matter has been somewhat warped in your feelings. When I saw the manner in which you had cast your Cabinet, I was struck by the fact that, from tho entire range of my acquaintance formed at Washington, you could not have called around you men wilh whom it was my (ortune to be better acquainted,or of whom I entertain a more delightful recollection, than Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Walker, Mr. Mason, and Mr. Johnson. A place in your Cabinet, therefore, so far as personal association is con cerned, could not be more agreeable had tho w-.ole been the subject of my own choice.

iy grateful acknowledgements, and bealy and faithfully, your friend. FRANK. PIK8CE,

Grn. Plk&cs.—If Gen. Pierce's history is not ^thoroughly known it will not be for want of hiographical sketches of the man. The Eastern "press, Democratic and Whig, am filled with sketches of him and hit family, and they all anile in giv* ling him an excellent character, both for abilities and personal qualities. .The Boston Transcript, a big paper, has a communication from a corresviPOttdent, who say»: •No keen-sighted politician conversant with the mas and his career, will deny «tbat» as matters are situated, he it incomparably tho most promising candidate the late Convention tfeouM b*v« placed upon the course. He is a cautious well-balanced man and would be a sale President, In detecting character he hat no superior 1 and no man or body of men could impose upon him. lie is a national politician of expansive jJ1views, sufficiently ao to comprehend that be is not set to rule over a traction or section, but would ad* minister the government in the spirit of enlarged patriotism. Like Daniel Webster he is a Union man in spirit and in name* reoognixiag no North, no South, no East, uo West,' This a high praise iftom a political opponent.—Pkilad&tpki* Jtafger.

The N. Y. Tribune recommends sowing psn teed on railroads, to prevent duet and the washfing of eobeakments. The editor says

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THE CAMFOBNIA WIDOW. Or, The Hatbsai't Return. It was a snowy, blustering night in January that Augustus Rawlings returned to his native rii lage, after an absence from his family of mote than a year.

Mr. Rawlings bad been to California to seek his fortune. For gold he had left behind him a fair yoting wife, who loved him, end of whom be very fond for gold he bad denied himself of do inestic bliss but a few months after bis marriage for gold he had encountered dangere of starvation of fevers, of being sacrificed by robbers and Indi ana abroad, and of being forgotten by Barbara at home for gold he bad toiled in cold mountainous regions and in burning valleys—io pestilential rivers and perillous places—and now be had returned.

You would not have known Mr. Augustus, with hie bronzed features and beard of vigorous growth His most intimate friends failed to recognize him, as with his brown felt bat slouched over hi* brow, and bis short cloak muffled across his throat, he made his appearance in the railway station, when the last southern train came in.

Augustus cast his piercing eye about him, glan eing from beneath the shadowy brim of his outlan dish hatf

There were at least a dozen faces there

familiar to his ken. Sam Jones, within the magic circle of his refreshment saloon was serving cakes and coffee to his customers, in the same jacket he had worn a year before, and looked so littlo changed that Augustus could not banish the impression that he had patronised his stand no longer ago than last week. *1 '11 see if he knows me,' thought Augustus

A cup of coffee and a hot roll,' he added, addressing Mr. Jones. he coffee and roll came on with a flourish, and Mr. Jones turned to serve another customer. 'Forgotten,'thought Augustus with avery atrange smile. 'If he don't know me who will? 1 believe even my wife has changed. 1 am a stranger in my own town.' lie drank his coffee, ate a piooe of the roll, acd turned away. ^-1 'Eighteen cents, if you please, sir, cried Mr Jones touching his shoulder over the counter. •But you trust!' 'Couldn't think of such a thing, begging your pardon.^ffii I #T1 mi 'Not to accommodate an old acquaintance, returned Augustus, lifting his hat. 'Very well'—iftnd he threw a piece of silver on the counter. 'Rawlings!' exclaimed the astonished Jones. 'Bless me, who'd have thought!' 'Hush!' said Augustus, laughing. 'If these people know me I shan't be able to get away from them to-night. I must hurry home. My wife is well, I hope—and my mother—* 'They're all well, and they'll be glad to see you," said Jones. They'll be surprised, foriJQt.J^ggul has expected you.' •So much the better.' i1* ,*&

With these words, Augustus mtfrched thfoafch the station, and after giving some directions concerning hi.*1 baccaee, cot into a coach and rode home. OJ

Getting down at the door of hi* own house, he knocked with a startling energy, and stood in the storm with his hat over his oyes, and his cleak across his face, waiting for admission.

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A servant girl who had been in the family three years, appeared, and standing in the half-opened door, eyed Augustus curiously, while in a gruff voice he inquired for Mrs. Rawlings. 4^ Which Mrs. Rawlings?' inquired the girl. 'Mrs. Augustus Rawlings.' „v '.^*0, she is not in.' *N not in?' cried Augustus. 'Iler mother in law then—is she in?' 'Before the girl could reply, a thin, elderly lady came to tho door. Augustus recognized his moth er and stepped abruptly into the entry way.

Mrs. Rawlings looked at him in astonishment, and the girl held the door open, while the storm drove in, almost extinguishing the lamp she carried in her hand, as if it were her determination to re main in that position until the strange man had ta ken his departure. 'This is a rough storm,' said Augustus, shaking the snow from his hat, 'but a cold night best suits a cold welcome.' •Augustus!' exclaimed the widow, •Mother!' cried Augustus.

The cloak dropped from his shoulders as his mother fell into his arms. •Mr. Rawlings!' ejaculated tho girl, opening her eyes and shutting the door simultaneously.

Who would have known you with that beard on? cried the astonished and delighted old lady, 'and with so much color too. How have you been? I am so glad you have got back. So unexpected tOO.' OTrrpn-w -T 'But where is Barbara?'

Sit down by the fire I'll tell you all about her, my son, it will be such a surprise to her. How odd you look, Gusay. Pull off your boots.' •But where is Barbara?' •She'll be so delighted! Your going away almost killed her, Gussy. But she is in good spirits now—a little too gay, perhaps. You have come st in time, my son'— •But where, I say'— «0, she went out this evening—to a ball. *A ball!' echoed Augustus. •Don't look displeased,' pursued his mother, la-

king his dressing-gown and slippers from the closet where they bad hung for a year, uhere is no harm in going to a ball occasionally, I am ararekff You would not have her shut up herself like a nun during your absence, would jout The poor child piped wofully for three or four weeks after you went away,' 'Three or four weeks! How long!' repeated Augustus, in a rikher bitter tone. •But it was ail folly. EreryWIy told tier to? since you persisted in leaving her, the ought to make the bast of it, instead of dying of grief, people aaid, to the recovered her spirits. AH this winter she has been quite cheerful and gay. But she hasn't been to bult and parties very often, affor all.' •How often!*

L«t me ate. Sha hat been to six baQt, and I lont know bow many partita. But you are not going to be jealous now, Gusty? Don't look angry.' *lt teeme to me sbo forgot me very toon, and that the hat regretted my absence rather less than most traaheaited wives would regretthe absence of their husbands under aimilar circumstance*.' •Well she may have been a little too gay, but who could blame hart' Ain't you going to put on your stoppers!* *No,' exclaimed Augustus 'I'm going out/ •Going outl' *Ye»7mother Where* the bsJir •At the FraakUtt Hoatn. But reaBy 1 wouldn't think of'-—

The rtaotia$«r of Jhe a»tiae» ww tat oa the young tatn't ear. H* «&©de across the floor making a prodigious jfar with hit great heavy boo**. *f beg of you,' begau hia mother. •TeU me candidly? interrupted Angtrottts, *fet»

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cot Barbara flirted more than you have thought right or proper this winter!' •Why, I sometimes thought she was a little careless, and 1 have warned her against being too free with the mec'—

Augustus burst out of the bouse iu a jealous frenzy and wearing the same outlandish coat and bat, be took bis way down the street amid the stops.

Here the reader may say, Mr. Rawlings was ac ting very foolishly. But any man who has been in a aimilar situation to his that night, will readily ex cuse him for being a trifle, uay, a good deal—jeal ous. During his long and weary absence he bad seen no female society. Soft eyes and fair forms haii not made him forget his wife, but toiling among the rude adventurers, with no gentle voice no^bright and beaming smile, no tears of sympathy to lighten his labors and cheer him in the cold world, his heart bad remained ever faithful to Barbara, his love for her bad strengthened, and she had grown more lovely to his imagination whilst be was away. He remembered her tears at their parting he had taken strange pleasure in picturing to himself her grief for his absence—and now he bad returned to find himself forgotten.

But if we stop to apologise for Mr. Rawlings' jealousy, justice will require us to say much in extenuation of Barbara's gayety. and we will there fore pursue our narrative, without pausing to moralize or make explanations.

Augustus walked very fast, and although the Franklin House was more than a mile distant, he was there in a very few minutes. Entering the public room, he found himself in the midst of fa miliar faces, which seemed aa if he had left them only yesterday. But nobody knew him with his monstrous beard and bronzed complexion, snd with his slouched hat shading his eyes. The jealous man purohased bis ticket, which the book keeper seemed very loth to let him have, in consequence, probably, of his outlandish appearance But the ball was no exclusive affair, and the Californian demanded his ticket in luch a gruff tone of command, that the clerk was led to think a refusal might not be altogether safe. So Augustus got his ticket and mounted the stairs.

The impatient, jealous husband scarcely knew what he was doing until he found himself in a broad doorway, with a glare in his eyes, which was at first completely dazzled by the scene with-

The band was playing a waltz, and a circle of graceful figures was floating in little eddies about the room. A dozen couples were on the floor although Augustus saw but one. Fire flashed in those eyes, which the slouohed hat scarcely shaded. Augustus saw his wife—-not as he had hoped to see her, wild with joy at beholding him again—but gay, happy, unconscious of his presence, and quite forgetful of him in the pleasure of the mo"ST #. ment. *. ~r-

He felt pained by seeing her healthful, glowing beauty he was horribly jealous at the sight of her gayety and to see her yield her loving waist to the profane pressure of another's arm—to see her lustrous eyes languishing upon a strange mustaohe-*-enraged him almost beyond endurance.

Augustus ground his teeth, and deeply in his heart cursed tho hateful waltz. The band played on? round and round the waltz flew, sweeping past the dark Californian, as he continued standing in the door-way watching them. Barbara came so near him that by taking a step forward he could have touohed her arm and he was about tempted to do it—knock down the mustache, and carry away his wife in triumph. His heart beat quicker as he thought of it. Should he send in a quick left-hander, as the mustache oame round again? No it would be rash—it would throw the whoie ball room into confusion-—and Augustus, long as he had lived among Californians still retained some regard for civilized society.

It was an unusual thing to see a short cloak and a felt hat among the.fashionables of the ball-room and it was not long before Augustus was the object of general curiosity. To escape observation he retreated further into the passage, scowling savagely upon those who scanned him too closely. Once he had half a mind to throw off his hat and oloak and join in the gayeties of the evening but on reflection, the jealous man concluded to retain his disguise.

As the night wore on, Augustus grew more and more jealous of the brown mustache. It waltzed with Barbara, danced with her, conversed with her on every convenient ocoa^ion, watched her while she danced wilh others, ate chicken pie in the refreshment room

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it was a fashionable lady killer, of dangerous arts and graces no wonder, then, that Mr. Rawlings was jealous.

Augustus prowled about the room like a brigand until the company began to break up^Ha scsN kept a keen eye upon hit wife. The muataoha was with her still. They separated at length, however, and the muatache rushed by Augustus in the passage. He was going for his hat and surtout. Five minutes after, two figures tripped lightly down the broad stairs, followed by a thiraT The feit hat followed the mustache. The proprietor of the latter helped Barbara into a covered sleigh, drawn up before tbe door, and was on the point of getting in himself, when Augustus laid hie hand upon hit shoulder. ,4 •A word with you,* said he sternly. •Sir!* replied the astonished gallant. 'Step this way, sir if yw pieate,' pursued Augustus. .£• .5 ...

There was an authority about him which prevailed and the other after requesting Barbara to excuse him for a moment retired to a dark corner of the porch. •Where are you going with that lady,?' demanded Mr. Rawlings. •May I ask if that it any of your business?' returned Mr. Clifford. •I thou Id think it was,' muttert^ugiuNN £Af~ tar what I bare seen, it it time Save made my business. My name It BawUngt^^mwRaw-

Rawlings—tbe ladv*a hu*ba!W*toclalmed the 1ft you, al-

other disconcerted. *Ah happy sir,' he added recovering hit aetf-f most immedialely. 'But I|m not happy to see you ,»r,'mattered Au-

lstasP am jeaJout sir desperately jeafou*.— sued not aneer—I am earnest'' •Bat Mr. Rawlingt, you really misunderstand.' —began the gallant. •What I have eeen to-night could not poesibly be misunderstood,' returned Augustus** »B«t it it ueeiet dally hew* 1 fotbid jrou going borne with

«At, forbid! do you understand!* •But jwhat can I do?' tokened CtHforf, sadly troubled by the fiereeneet

nt Augusta*' maimer.—

•Mrs. Rawfittgs* expects—* *Sbe expect* to be escorted heme. Who lata bettor right than! in he her oompanton? Stand you hetw,* muttered Augustus* wiB take your |daor.'

This brief parley the tffidr of a moment— Augustus stepped forward ami- Jget win ihe .jMtyL

TEHRE-HAUTE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1852.

befere Mr. Clifford had recovered from tbe perturbation into which he was thrown and when the latter a moment 1% sDrang forward to arrest him, the vehicle was already in motion. The driver, peithed upon his teat, had waited with impatience to be gone, and when be beard a sbo**! and sharp 'Drive on!' he drove according 1

Augustas expected to bear Barbara scream with affright but although by no means a woman of strong nerves, she sat silent and quiet, while he took bis teat in tbe sleigh. Then the thought struck him that in consequence of the obscurity of the poarch she had not discovered the change, and this opinion was confirmed when ho heard her say •How cold it is. Mr. Clifford.'

A happy idea flashed on Augustus' brain. •She takes me for the brown mustache,* thought he. 'I'll play my part and, by Jove! 1*11 find out. Y«s it is very cold,' he said in a disguised voice. •Why you have taken cold,' replied Barbara You are quite hoarse,' •&$.<, .,j •I think 1 am,' said Augustus glad of any op portunity for speaking in a cracked voice. 'Com ing from the ball-room into the cold air does not agree with me. But you must not take cold. Allow me to keep you warm.'

And Augustus' arm glided gently about Barba ra's pretty waist •No, I thank you,' cried Barbara I'm 'comforta ble.' 'But permit me 'I rather you would not put your arm around me Mr. Clifford.

Barbara spoke firmly, and Augustus withdrew hie arm prodigously astonished to find her so un approachable, after all the flrtations of the evening. •But you are unkind,' said be 'a sensible glori ous girl after all. Allow me at least to keep this warm,' he oontiued, aloud taking her hand^. 1 beg you not to trouble yourself about me sir! exolaimed Barbara quickly withdrawing it.

Augustus felt a thrill of joy shoot^through his veins. ., She is not in love with the brown mustache, at any rate!'though! he. 'What a fool I was to be jealous. But then she did flirt desperately. She must have forgotten me. How fastidious you have become!' said he in a whisper

Did you ever know me to be any different?' replied Barbara 'No, but vou are fastidious. What harm is there, let me ask.

Now let me hear no more ol your sophistry, cried Barbara impatiently. 'I am a married wo man and do not choose to allow young men to sqeete my hand whenever they like.'

You must be strongly attached to your hu band,' said Augustus hurriedly. 'What willshesay to that I wonder!' •Well, yes—I am attached to him,' replied Bar bara calmly, as well as he deserves, I think.'

As much as he deserves!' muttered Augustus biting hts lips. 'How muoh is that?' Really I don't think he deserves a great deal of love,' laughed Barbara.

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me three months after we are married, if he cared much about me. He has been gone more than year. I know he does not care so much about me as he does of getting rich, or he wouldn't stay away to.'

Very likely,1 mutttered "Augustus'. 'And it is very sensible to make the best of his absence, and enjoy yourself.' 'So 1 think, 1 dont mean to let his absoenoo kill met5

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the time.' ®**s •Very foolish!' •But I got over that.' •So I perceive,' muttered Augustus feeling very angry again. •And its a gttod thing I did,' pursued Barbara, gaily. 'If I had kept on as I began, I should have been so sallow and haggard by the time he returned, that he would wish He had staid away still longer. It is much better I think to enjoy myself' •While he is digging or starving in the mines.' •Poor fellow he should not have gone to the mines. He was doing a good busiwess here and there was no necessity of bis digging and starving fn the mines as you say. That is his own choice —and since I can't help it, why should I give myself up to despair on his account? I hope he will come back alive, and without an ounce of gold.— Then he will be contented.' •Good enough for him He deserves to be forgotten, and to come home poor. But he would be a little jealous, 1 fancy, if he knew how gay you had been.' •And what fffht fluid he have to complain?' •O, none at all—none in the least.' •When I come back I shall love him at well at ever. I remember, when I went to Philadelphia, just before we were married, he flirted desperately with 8arah Anson.' 'Did he?' said Augustus, feeling guilty. •Yes, but I never let hiirn know 1 heard of it.—• And though I was very jealous, I forgsve him- I

knew he meant no harm—no more indeed than I do now But it seems strange to me wq are so I

ong^etting home.' are heire already.* •Thank Heaven, for I am half frozen.* •So am !. If you have no objection, 1 will go in and get warm.' •Why, 1 ought not to object, really,' said Barbara,'but itt very late.* 5w•And I have such a dotd already/ idded Augustus.

Barbara had a kind heart, and after tome hesitation she concluded to let poor Clifford go in and get want to they buried up the steps about which the tnow was driving, and the wind whittling. Barbara opened the door with a latch-key, and they entered to sHtiUff room where there waa a good fire, and a lamp burning on the mantle piece. Barbara went in fim: Augustus advanoed to the centre of the room and standing stifly there waited for her to recognize him.

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Auguiiot Intd not brought home quite to mucit gM at he had taken away with him, but he wat 1 bit aenasbie wife so true 10 inns, f&aa suijmog her flirtation* at tbe bad fcrgsvMk iiia own, he waa quite happy doaru tfaictl? 11 that i&MBt$ie Wttf yhSfh he had

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would have frightened her. She uttered a scream: "Qiibrd where are youT* •He it a good way off,' replied Augustua but you seedn^ he afraid he gave Iris place to me.' •Who are you? begone!*, eoolaimed the excited Barbara. •Come, you are net t® cruel at to «um me out of door* in tuch a storm.' replied Augustus taking off his hat »Don*t you kSovr me BarharafV'

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The BiifeWorS a loaely chop. No geatfo wife las he, 0, To twnre hi* slippers wtfm nighty

Or pour a cup of t«a Thoogh eold may blow the wiater Aud cheerlea* are th« streets, Ho warn!*-* forth to look apon

His friend*' much envied swrasta.

The "blaei" ne'er trouble married O cr him they conirol Foor luckless wight! from mora to utgHt

Tho goat disturb* his soul A»d if a# joea up to his room, His grate la full of rust 7* Hi* pockets full of—emptiness,

His clothta artful! of dost. j.

Now look opoa tlw married man— What sight eau bo more Mr? *Jf!l He has—wW bachelors have not— s6

An independent "air." lie has no fosr that ho will dlo L&H? For want of proper care In pain or health be knows that ho -j®

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persevered in "their laudable exertions until their task was completed, and they could lay before the people of the State a body of laws, which taken as a whole, are not surpassed in their adaptation to the wants of the people for whom they are iutended, by any code of laws in this Union. 1 ho session has been long,and the people will naturally question whether it was necessary to spend so much time and money for such an object. 0 can answer that we have never known a legislative body in this or any other State that labored more perseveringly, or with more earnest purpose to serve the public interests thwn the one which has just adjournod. Errors they doubtless have committed, but they were no more than we are accustomed to regard as unavoidable in all human councils. We trust a generous constituency will duly appreciate tho goou they have donc.-6'cHi,^2.

Narrow Escape, at/.

Bavard "Taylor, in one of his letters from the Nile, relates the following account of an incident which oame near putting an end to his travels.*

The men were about to pitch my tent near some suspicious looking holes, but I had it moved to a clear open space not for distant. In the morning, as Adhmet was about rolling up my matrass, he suddenly let it drop and rushed out of the tent, exclaiming, 'Oh master come out! come out! There is a great snake inyourbedl' 1 looked, and true enough, there was an ugly spotted reptile coiling up in tho straw matting. The men heard tho alarm, and my servant AH immediately came running up with a club. As be was afraid to enter the tent, he threw it to me, and with one blow 1 put the snake* beyond the power of doing harm. It was not more than two feet long but thick and club shaped, with a back covered with green, brown and yellow scales, very hard and bright.

Th# Arab*, who by this lime had come to the reaoue, said it was a most venomous, creature its bile causing instant de&th. 'Allah kcrtcmV (God is merciful!) 1 exclaimed and they all heartily responded:—'God be praised!' they said the occurrence denoted long life 10 me. Although no birds were to be seen at the time, not ten minutes elapsed before two large crows appeared, and alighted near the anake. Tbey walked round at a distance, occasionally exchanging glances, and turning up their heads in a shrewd manner, which plainly said,

No you don't old fellow! want to make us believe you are dead do you?' They bantered etch other to take hold of it first, and at last the boldest seized it suddenly by tbe tail, jumped backward two or three feet and then let it fall. He looked at tbe other, as much as to say •If he's not dead, it's a capital sbaml* Tbey made a similar essay, after which they alternately dragged and abock it, before they agreed it wat actually dead. One of tbetft then took it by the tail and sailed off through tbe air, itt toaltt glittering in the tun as it dangle^ downward*,

been recently received of the condemnation of 2f Catholic priests to imprisonment and hard labor for life or for a term of years, and the execution of two othera by the hangman.

It it well known that tbe Catholic clergy ol Hungary took a very active pert in the great bati|e rf their country for freedom and that they were wly instigated their people to resistance, by exhortaiio|| from the altar, but in mtny case* they led th| whole population of parishes to the field.

The Austrian government hae recognized theii efiortt to,the patriotic caowe by a metcileet proses cation and the recent list of victims is only a supplement to th«» long catalogue of those who have already been condemned to perish on tbe sctffoid* or to watte their livet away in cruel dungaoot or to wear the felons ehaittt tnd to labor alt tbe galley* or in the fortreutet, in tbe tocitty of the vilett erimiaak^Fe»wjr/g« ..

Women awed marrying more than man. The girl who livea beyond thirty without a husband, withers like a IiUy arith itt drink stopped. Ilacbe* tort of thgt age, howei$£ are as roey as vera0tioo.

The eld gto0eme» who thought be could (tack girts hew to make lottrit about ereetitfgan' aCadamy for ibepurpoee *4 ijatlrwafeng fieet to the an «f jumping

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A roan convicted of mdenog a constable fa 8l inmit, haw been eeatsoccKl in the penitentiitry

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SfSSH I see him in hia parlor now, 4 A V* u# The fender neath his foot He's reading to his wife the news— I A

The picture looks complete! Plenty health aud ease are hia, And all the joy« of life. tJt*. {|e knows he has tho sympathy -L ..., „..

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Of bis children and his wife.

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Close of tbe Session.

Yesterday closed the longest and most arduous sessionof the Legislature ever held in Indiana. In a single session, including a short recess, the entire body of the general laws ha? been Tcvised, and general laws have been enacted to meet the vast variety of wants hitherto provided for our local legislation. Tho task of revision has, on this occasion been unusually severe. It war an indispensible requisite that every provision of th* new code should bo conformed.to the new Constitution. The difficulties in the way of the execution of this task will be in some degree apparent when it is considered that at nearly every step of progress some knotty constitutional questions was encountered, a mistake in reference to which might involve thousands of dollars and the interests, to a greater or less extent of every inhabitant of the State. It is but simply justice to the members of this legislature to say, they addressed themselves to the arduous task before

them with a cheerful-

ness and energy worthy ot all praise, and to the last

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Persecution of Catholic Priests hjr the Austrian "T Gorernment. V$p l»af supposed that Ihe scaffold and prison* era Austria had been gorged with victims of the late struggles of Hungary for Independence, and that the pereeeutiont of ofl&mtet committed at that period had nearly eeaaed but information hat5 jjireetor# »on as elected, will proceed to select

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lliats to Farmers,

A large pasture enriches not the soil, nor fattens the animals, nor increase* the wealth, of the owner.

Otm auimal well fed Unbelts* ilyMi Itfo pgprly kept.* 'file blotter animals can ha fed, and lite mom comfortable ibev can ha kept, jhe more profitable they are—and all farmers work lor profit.

Ground once well ploughed is better than thrice poorly. '»f -v-i Beautiful crops are more profitable than poor onei. Make the soil rich pulverize well, aud keep it clean, and it will generally be productive.

Weeds that grow unmolested around the fences?," stumps and stones, scatter their seeds over tho farm, and are very likely to grow.

Cows well fed in winter give more milk in summer. An ox that is in good condition in the spring will perform mora labor, and stand the heat of summer better than one that is poor.

When you seo the fence down put it up if it remains until to morrow, the cattle may get over. What ought to be done to day, do it, for to-mor-row it may rain.

A strong,horse will work all day without J)U! keep him at it and he will not last long. A rich soil will produce good crops without manure, hut will soon tire.

Farmer's sons had better learn to hold tf!e?plow and feed the pigs, than to measure tape and eojnt buttons.

Young ladies who have the good fortune to become farmer's-wives will find it more profitable to know how to make Johnny cako and chccse, tliutt to play on the piano.

All who wish to bo rich must spend less tliun they

Cars

jj9 kept in readiness for woik, not fed until me other pair aie readjr*

At the request of mnny readers, we republish known and appreciated

the recipe so generally since the summer of 1819. as the 'Suit's Remedy" for tliu bowel complaints, incidental to tho summer season. To those who are not already aware of the merit of this remedy, we may say that, no other perscripUon was found so successful during the cholera season, in chucking tho dreadful disease, when used promptly on the appearance of the first symptoms. We advise our readers to prescrvo' the recipc:

Take equnl parts of—* ,4 Tincture of laudanum, of Cayenne I'epper, treble strength.

Rhubarb. & 4

Essence of 1'eppermmt, trello strength, Spirits of Camphor. Mix in a bottlo dose from five to thirty drops according to the symptoms/""To be repealed avery ten or fifteen minutes, if needed, until relief Is obtained.—N. Y. Sun, I

TIIK THUTH TKI.uku*' A.MJ MK. J'JKRCX.—Tlio^ New York Teller" h»s the follovviug additional testimony in favor of Franklin Picrue, as aF friend of religious freedom. Tho editor says: "Mr. Picroe. it is universally conceded, possesses^ all the requisite qualifications to adininUter tho. affairs of Government wilh credit and ability. We, are assured b) those who hav« known him long and well that a mnro liberal, high-toned, true re- 1 publican, does not live.. On the question of tho "Catholic test" which has ever been a bone of con-' tention in New Hampshire, Mr. Pierce hns boen^ faithfully and zealously arrayed in just opposition tothestain upon the laws of that State, and although unsuccessful in his efforts to have it expunged, hor, is, nevertheless, fully entitled to the gratitude ofj^ every liberal mind for his exertions iu the matter. ^"1

African BiuuTi8a.-f-Bayard Taylor's letter from the While Nile is very, interesting. As he was proceeding on his journey one of the village? gent forth its whole people to give him welcomp. March- .. ing two by two, accompanied by the rude music of- ». the tribe, nnd singing in chorus, a Urge number ol'|v:^ young girls came to ineel him. After describing^ certain elaborate ceremonies, the letter sajfs, thut^ tbe girls were between fourlci»i» and twenty, and some were strikingly beautiful. They had dark ol-' ive Arab complexion with regular features, teeih 0IV pearly whiteness, anu black brilliant eyes. Theirfp bare feet and ankles were as slender ami delicate^ as those of the Venus of Clcomenes. There wero .s^ two or three old women in the company, but they contented themselves with singing, and did not veu-^ lure into tbe lists with the younger onca.'

Northwbstexk Christia:i Univkbritv.—The Charter oommiasionere of this city on tbe 22d inst. and received from the hands of their agent, Eider John O'Kane, the stock subscriptions amouniing to seventy-five thousand dollars, the minimum amount required by the charter to be obtained [trior to an organization of the company.

The Commissioners ordered an election of twen-ty-one Directors on the 14th of July next. The

a sue for the University and make preparaiions for tbe erection of an appropriate edifice. The location is fixed by the lermt of Ihe charter ot, or in the vicinity of this city« It tl designed to be an institution of learning of iho first class, embracing literary, tcientific tnu professional colleges, commensurate with the wants of our rapidly growing countryState Sentinel. yi

The HiDofy^e,' ithicblt the "tlaguerreufype so improved as to faithfully portray all colors, reported to be discovered by Rev. Mr. Hill, of AVeskill, N. Y.t and afterwards decried as a humbug, turns out to be a veritable discovery, far more faithful tnd durable than the Daguerreotype.

The following paragraph is replete with truthful nets: "Extravagant people are always penurious Show us a woman who pays a hundred dollars for a shawl, and we'will show yen a woman who wfli run all over town to get her husband's thirls, made a sixpence cheaper."

A ttanoMHte itartniftn.—Tho Aferebantt Insurance Company of Lou isvdie has declared a divi dead, on the 7ih lest, of 16 jier cent, for the past •Is month*, s..

Til* Suoar Rotrrr..—It |t sew only 48 hours' travel from Cincinnati to St. Louis, via. Madison and fenre-Haute. ...

Horses.—-The

hours of feeding must

vary with the work when that is regular the hours1 of feeding should be fixed. After the horse has become accustomed to them they should not bo suddenly ohanged. When the work is irregular, the horso often called to it without much notice, and when it does not demand an empty stomach, the horso .should be fed often. By giving the allowance at four or five different services, instead of two or three, the horse is always ready for tho road.

Uo can never have ao much Fn his stomach at any lime as if he were fed *eldom*r. On a posting establishment all the hordes that are in should not be fed at the same time one pair or mom

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