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EXTRAVAGANCE AMONG WORKIFG-MEN. It is simply from the nature of things, and not from the nature of the people, that a vast deal more of poverty and misery prevails in towns than in the agricultural. But, in ad- dition to this, vve believe it is per- fectly true that a great deal more extravagance and recklessness pre- vails among mechanics than gener- ally among labourers in the country. This it is not difficult to understand. The country labourer is for the most part paid by the week, not by the piece. He seldom finds himself in possession of unexpected riches, tempting even the soberest to extra- vagance, but generally knows that what he has now he must expect to get for the future, and that it is on his savings from the present and from sums like the present he must live j in case he shall be thrown out of work. No world of chances opens to him the brillant prospect of sav-j ing or acquiring by a sudden swoop at some future lime what will en-! able him to tide over the possibleâ€" it is difficult for the artizan to per- suade himself the certainâ€"time of adversity which too often dogs the steps of the biightest prosperity. All these chances are open to the working-classes in tewnsâ€"or rather they appear to be open ; and with the usual effect of uncertainty, tho result has been to produce a reck- lessness of expenditure unknown to those whose wages come in a more regular manner. What is to be done, then, to overcome this evil? We believe nothing will effect a change but the gradual spread of better educationâ€"not in the shape of superficial lectures on astronomy and all sorts of subjects which have no bearing on practical lifeâ€"but education in the morality and justice and honourableness of a wise pru- dence and economy in their re- sources, education in morals, in practfcal social economy, and, above all. in manly religion, which will teach them to discharge their duty towards their families and society, instead of wasting their substance in riotous living or in foolish extrava- gance. * It is by methods' such as those we have above indicated, slow rather than summary, volun- tary rather than forced, that the spirit of wise economy and provident forethought will be nourished among our manufacturing operatives. And notwithstanding that improvidence is still the rule, especially among the the highest paid mechanics, we are happy to know that a better spirit is at work in very many quarters. One of the latest proofs of this was given when nearly 20,000 members of friendly societies lined the route of Queen Victoria during her pro- gress through Leeds. Every one of these men practises to some extent the art of self-denial by weekly con- tributions to the society with which the is connected, and thus lays by for the time of trial. Let but the prin- ciple which leads to this course per- vade the whole domestic economy of the working-man, and that manlv independence which nowhere has finer examples among the operatives than in the manufacturing districts of the West Hiding will be strength- ened at its very foundation, and will be developed on all hands, to the lasting benefit not only of individual families, but of society at large.â€" Leeds JSlercury. The Scottish American Journal! DEVOTED TO THE Interests of Scotchmen in America, AND TO THE DISSEMINATION OK SCOTTISH LITERATURE AND ART ! A LADY’S VISIT TO THE PRINTERS. Miss SouTHYvoRTH, Colonel G. W. Crockett, Charles BurDett, T. Dunn English, m.d. Heniiy Clapp, Jun. George Arnold, Samuel Young, Mrs. Ann Whelpeev, Mrs. Di Vernon, Miss Virginia Vaughan, Finley Johnson, Miss Hattie Clarke, Write only for the THE DYING WANDERER BY 1. AUGUSTUS JONES. Mother, I’m dying in a far-off land, And no kind friend is by my side to cheer. My couch is smoothed by the rude stranger’s hand, For none who love me by my side are near To bathe my aching brow, or fan my cheeks When tho hot blood runs madly through my veins ; No gentle voice in tender accent speaks, None soothes my woes or calms my bitsr pains Morn brings no light unto my aching eyes-, But wakes me to a day of misery. I care not when I see the bright sunrise For light and darkness are tho same to me ; Helpless 1 lie upon the bed of death And well 1 know that ne’er again I’ll rise Till freed at last by tho cold hand of death That bids the spirit soar beyond tho skies. Through tho lone hours of the dark silent night, I lie alone, and in my anguish weep ; For hours I gaze upon my taper’s light And strive to slumber, but 1 cannot sleep ; And then I wish that thou vvert only here That 1 my head upon thy breast migU lie. And hear thy voice sound sweetly in my earâ€" Ah ! then inethinks that I could calmly die. Mother, I’m dying !â€"we’ll ne’er inect again On this side of the glorious Spirit Land ; But, oh ! it stills my bosom’s bitter pain To think I’ll meet thee ’mid an angel band 1 Farewell, dear mother ; seraphs bid me come Unto the land where all is brght and fair ; And when in Ileavon’s eternal, joyous home, My soul shall wait to bid llune welcome there (CONSIDERING the multiplicity of nevvs- ) papers in America, it has to many been a matter of surprise that tho numerous body of Scottish residents should havo been so long un- represented. To supply this desideratum, No. 1, of the Scottish American Journal was published on Saturday, August S, 1857. and is now continued weekly. The primary object of the Journal is to fur- nish its readers regularly with the nows of their native country. It presents a weekly re- cord of all events of interest occuriing in Scot- land. and its subscribers aro in this way as fully inlormed of what is transpiring at homo as if they were in regular receipt of an old-country newspaper. Scottish quostions will be discussed with intelligence and impartiality in the editor- ial columns, and the sentiments of tho leading parties 011 these subjects will bo fairly repre- sented and commented upon. In the literary and miscellaneous department of the paper, while merit and talont will be ap- preciated from whatever country they emanate, the Scottish element will preponderate, 't ales, I sketches, and poetry, illustrative of the Scottish i character, and of a nature fitted to Call forth j the sympathies of Scotclnucn botli at homo and | abroad, will occupy a conspicuous place. In i this department, the co-operation of various distinguished authors, possessing 11111 i vailed facilities for tho task, has been secured- in politics, the Journal wfll occupy a thoroughly independent position, alike free from paity bias and national prejudice. I11 or- der to ii torest its readers wherever situated, it will take a broad view of topics of this class, hoiding those of a merely local nature, except in so far as they may p;esent points of import- ance to the genoral public Queslions involv- I ing the interests of British residents in the \ United Slates and in the British Frovinces, will | bo specially considered, and it is bolievcd that the information and news of the Journal 011 this impo tant class of subjects will bo such as shall command attention. The Scottish American Journal, will in every rgspect be conducted in an efficient and busit ess like manner, with every requisite guarantee for its permanence. The proprietors, who are responsible parties, resident in New York and elsewhere, therefore look with con- fidence for tho support of their numerous coun- trymen in all parts of America, and they will bo glad to communicate with respectable par- ties at a distance who may be disposed to co- operate with them for the establishment of the paper in their respective localities. A publication estab’ished with thoso objects must of course look for support mainly from those connected by birth or descent with the country whose current history it chronicles ; but as the broad basis of this journal necessi tates, in addition, the treatment of all import- ant questions affecting American interests, and as its literature will be cosmopolitan, it is hoped that even to the general reader its columns will not appear unentertainin.2: or profitless. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. 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VOJLU.ME FOURTEEN BEGINS SEPTEMBER 11, 1858. MECHANICS, INVENTORS MANUFACTURERS AND FARMERS, THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN has now reached its Fourteenth Year, and will enter upon a New Volumo on the 11th of Septem- ber. It is the only weekly publication of tho kind now issued in this country, and it has a evrv extensive circulation in ail the Stales of the Union. 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They are lieie presented in a reliable and interesting form, adapted to the comprehension of minds unlearned in the higher branches of science andart. Jlnttiioin flfflDinp 1 onus : One cepv, one year, $2 ; one copy six months, $1 ; rive copies, six moiuhs, $4 ; ten copies, six months, $8 ; ten copies, iweivo months, $15 j fifteen copies, twelve months, #22; twenty copies, twelve mouths $28, in advance. Specimen copies sent gratuitous!'" for in- spection. Southern and Western money, or Postage Stamps, taken for subscriptions. [LT Letters should be directed to MUNN Co., 128 FuUon-street, Ntvv York Messrs, Munn & Co. aro extensively en- gaged in procuring patents for new inventions, and will advise inventors, without charge, in regard to the novelty of their improvements. DR. MORSE’S Indian Koot I* OF TOR OX TO, OCULST & AURIST, Operator on the. Eye and Ear DR. MORSE, tho inventor of Morse’s J ndian Root Pills, has spent the greater portion of his life in travelling, hav.ing visited Europe, Asia and Africa, as well as North Americaâ€" has spent three years among th j Indians of our Western countryâ€"it was in this way that the Indian Root Pills were first discovered. Dr. Morse was tho first man to establish the fact that ail diseases arise from IMPURITY OF THE BLOODâ€"that our strength, health and life depended upon this vital fluid. When the various passages become Hogged, and do not act in perfect harmony with the dif- ferent functions of the body, the blood loses its action, becomes thick, corrupted and diseased ; thus causing all pains, sickness and distress of every name ; our strength is exhausted, our health we are deprived of, and if nature is not assisted in tnrowing oft' the stagnant humors, tho blood will become choked and cease to act, and thus our light of life will be forever blown out. How important then that we should keep the various passages of the body free and open. And how pleasant to 11s that we have ii in our power to put a medicine in your reach, namely, Morse’s Indian Hoot Pills, manufactured from plants and roots which grow around the mona- atnious cliffs in Nature’s Garden, for the health and recovery of diseased man. One of the roots from which these Fills aro made is a Sudorific, which opens iho pores of the skin, and assists Nature in throwing out the finer parts of the corruption within. The second is a plant which is an Expectorant, that upens and unclogs tho passage to the lungs by copious spitting. Tho third is a Diuretic, which gives ease and double strength to the kidneys; thus encouraged, tliey draw large amounts of im- purity from the blood, which is then thrown out bountifully by the urinary or water passage, and which could not have been discharged in any other way. Tho fourth is a Cathartic, and accompanies the other properties of tho Pills while engaged in purifying the blood ; the coarser particles of impurity which cannot pass by the other outlets, are thus taken up and From tho above, it is shown that Dr. Mouse’s Indian Hoot Pills not o 1113* enter the stomach, but become united with the blood, for they find their wav to every part, and complete- ly rout and release the system from all irnpm^v, and the life of tho body, which is the blooa, becomes porfoctly healthy; consequently all sickness and pain is driven from tho system, for they cannot remain when the body becomes so pure and clear. The reason why people are so distressed when sick, and why so many die, is because they do not get a medicino which will pass' to the alllicted parts, and which will opon the natural passage for the disease to be cast out; hence, a large quantity of food and other matter is lodged, and tho stomach and intestines are literally overflowing with the corrupted mass ; thus undergoing disagreeable fermentation, constantly mixing with the blood, which throws the corrupted matter through every vein and artery, until life is taken from the body by disease. Dr. Morse’s PILLS have added to themselves victory upon victory, by restoring millions of the sick to blooming health and hap- piness. Yres, thousands who have been racked or tormented with sickness, pain and anguish, and whose feeble frames have been scorched by the burning elements of fever, and who have been brought, as it were, within a step of he silent grave, now stand ready to testify that they would have been numbered with the dead, had it not been for this great and wonderful medicine, Morse’s Indian Root Pills. Alter one or two doses had boen taken, they Were as tonished, and absolutely surprised, in witnessing their charming efi'ects. Not only do they give immediate ease and strength, and take away all sickness, pain and anguish, but they at onco go to work at the foundation of the disease, which is the blood. Therefore, it will be shown, especially by those who use these Pills, that they will so dense and purify, (hat diseaseâ€" that deadly enemyâ€"will take its flight, and the flush of youth and beauty will again return, and the prospect of a long and happy life will cherish and brighten your days. Cautionâ€"Beware of a counterfeit signed A. B. Moore. All genuine have the name of A. J. White & Co., on each box. Also tho signature of A. J. White <$• Co. All others are spurious. A J. WHITE & CO., Sole Proprietors, 50 Leonard Street, New York. Dr. Morse’s Indian root Pills aro sold by all dealers in Medicines. Agenls wanted in every town, village and hamlet in the land. Parties desiring tho agency will address as above for terms. Price 25 cents per box, five boxes will bo fcent 011 roceiptof$l. postage paid. 33 of fat’s I Fire ! Fire I I Fire ! I : W E m 11 N Fire Insurance Company of Toronto. 1 he reputation of thc‘o very celebratod vege- table remedies is now unequalled by any others in this country or in Europe, 't hey are fully established as the most universal family medi- cine now in use, and they will maintain their pre-eminent renown by the intrinsic and com- prehensive virtues which acquired it. The usual modes of puffery would be unworthy of them and is unnecessary. Thousands and tens of thousands of persons now living in perfectly restored health, can testify, as thousands havo testified, to their prompt and decided efficacy not only in ail ordi- nary derangements of health, from Impaired Digestive Functions, Costivenes?, Bilious and Liver Complaints, Rheumatic and inflamma- tory Colds, Coughs, Nervous Weakness, Loss of Appetite, Failure of Flesh, Headache and I mpure fc:ta:e of tho Blood and other Fluids, but also in Itheumatism, Fever and Ague, other Intermittent Fevers, Asthma, Bronchits, Cho- lic, Pleurisy, Palpitation of the Heait, Rush of Blood to the Head, Settled Pains in the Joints, Limbs and Organs, Affections of the Bladder and Kidneys, Jaundice. Dropsy, Piles, howovoi inveterate, Habitual Costiveness,' Serous and Bilious Looseness, Obstinate Headache and Giddiness, and an immense number of other maladies. They require 110 dieting nor confinement, aie perfectly mild and pleasant in their operation, but will powerfu. ly restore healthâ€"that greatest of all earthly blessingsâ€"to tho most exhausted and dilapidated constitutions. Prepared and sold by Dr. WILLIAM B MOFFAT, 335 Broadway, N. Y. t34 incorporated by act of parliament CAPITAL STOCK, £100,000 I.C. Gilmor, Pres. | Geo. MiciiiE.Vice Pres directors : Rico Lewis, Esq. Thos. Haworth, Esq, James Beaty, Esq. W. Henderson, Esq. T, P. Robarls, Esq. W. Macfarlano, Esq. M. Ilossin, Esq. Bernard Haldan, Esq. Secretary Treasurer. Angus Morrison, Esq. Solicitor. Bank of Upper Canada, Bankers. Benjamin Switzer, Esq. Inspector. EF Head Ojfi.ce, Church Street, Toronto, jpfi This Company Insures all descriptions of Buildings,Manufactories, Mills, &c.. and Goods and Furniture, in the same, against loss or dam- age by fire, on liberal terms. Losses promptly settled. A. LAW, Residnce, Genera .tigent. Richireond Hill, August 13, 1857. glO-1 NAMES OF WOMEN, AND THEIR MEANING. Mary, the commonest of all female names is also one of the sweetest given to women. It is not strange that it prevails so universally. It signifies exalted ; Maria and Marie â€"the latter French, are only other forms of Mary, and, of course, have the same meaning. Martha signifies bitterness ; Anne, Anna, Hannah, and probably Nancy, are from the same source, and signify kind or gracious. Ellen was originally Helenâ€"Helena in Latin, and Helsnd in French ; according to some ety- mologists it has the meaning of al- luring, but others defines it as one who pities. Jane, now generally familiarized into Jenny, signifies, like Anna, kind or gracious. For Sarah or Sally, there are two definitionsâ€" a princess and the morning star. Susan signifies a lily, and is a fitting name for a tall, slender flower-girl, of delicate complexion and native grace. Rebecca, plump. Lucy signifies like light, and was ancient- ly given to girls born at day-break. It may also be considered as mean- ing brightness of aspect, and applied accordingly. Bertha, bright, and Alberte, all bright. Louisaâ€"in French Louiseâ€"is the feminine of Louis, and signifies one who pro- tects. Fanny or Frances, means frank or free. Catharine or Kathar- ine, pure or chaste, is one of the best of our females names. Sophie, from the Greek, means wisdom. Caroline and Charlotte,-queens. Emma, tend- er, affectionate, motherly ; Mar- guret, a pearl or a daisy ; Julia,soft haired ; Juliet and Juliette are the same as Julia ; Agnes means chaste ; Amelia, and Amy, or Amie, beloved ; Clara, clear or bright ; Eleanor, all fruitful; Gertrude, all truth ; Grace, favor; Laura, a laurel; Matilda, a noble and brave maid ; Thebe, light of life. fcJ* LOOK AT THI Almost Everybody is ordering the PLOUGH, LOOM and ANVIL. That the rest may be as wise, and possess themselves of what we are boundâ€"at any cost to ourselves â€"to make the Leading Industrial Journal of the timesâ€"the best for the Farmer, the Mechanic, and the Family Circleâ€"we make the following unprecedented liberal offer : â€" Our Eleventh Volume will commence with January, 1858â€"will run to January, lb’59â€"and contain 768 largo octavo pages, on fine paper, with new type. It will be issued within the first week of each month, in numbers of G4 pages each, done up in the best magazine style. To all who will forward the money for thi« volume, as single subscribers or in clubs, we will send gratuitously, the numbers of the cur- rent volume, from tho time of their forwarding, and one month previous, thus giving in two, three, or four numbers, according to th e lime, to all who subscribe before January. Terms:â€"$2 a year in advance; $1 50 to clubs of four and upwards; $>J for s x months. Advertising, ten cents a line. 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By the use of this Manual, any school boy or girl, of 5 or 6 years and upwards, may learn, in a surprisingly shoest space of time, to read and write Phonography or Phonetic Short-hand, and a few months of daily practice is all that is required to enable a child of ordinary intelligence to write 100 or more words per minute ! This rate of speed is sufficient to take down ordinary sermons, speeches, and conversation as fast as spoken. The “ Manual of Phonography,” 75 cents, and the “ Phonograpie Copy-book,” 25 cents, are sent to any address, by mail, post-paid, on receipt of the price, ONE DOLLAR. Address, post-paid, WILLIAM II. ORR. OsilAW'A, C. W, From whom all English or American Phon- grapbic Works may be tnocured ‘Master at home?’ ‘No, .sir, lie’s out.’ ‘ Mir tress at home V ‘ No, sir, she’s out.’ ‘ Then I’ll step in and sit by the fire.’ ‘ That’s out} too !’