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‘ STRANGE PsorLs.-â€"â€"-Prof.”Ne.W- berry, at, the scientific. congress, gave an incidental accbunt cf the Moqui, a, strange people hehad seen in new Mexico. He included to con- sider them a remant to the Tel'teces, who were displaced by the A'z'téic’s; They are smaller than any othei‘..I’iil dian race, with a distinct conformity tion 'of skull and face; are peaceful agriculturists; weave cloth, work with implements of stone, build towns of stone, and mortar on the mountain table lauds, 800 or 1000 feet above the plateaux. They build walls around their towns, and~t=lteir mode of egress and ingress is~by ladders which they drag up after them. There are seven of these small towns still exhibited by this fast~fading race; but their ruins ex- tend over the Whole of San Joan, and indicate great antiquity.-â€"â€"-flmeri- can Paper. ‘ ’ -_._..._.__ [For the York Herald.- ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF HER MAJES'I‘Y’S BIRTHâ€"DAY A'I‘ AURORA. . â€". \‘V . .â€" Wha‘t means the brightness of the cloud: ! Behold, and view assembled crowds, Anxious to see the joyful day, Their Loyal liearts then to display. Look at the flowers, urged to bloom, Ready for the day to comeâ€"- Even withstand the roughest storm, To smile upon her noble form. Onward let each heart fulfill The love that nature did instill ; We cannot do a better part Than show a true and faithful heart. And who has now a word to say Against that well-deserving day. BY CASE. VOCATE AND ADVERTISER. V AURORA AND RICHOND HILL AD ALEX. S COTT, Proprietor. TERMS: $150 In Advance. “ Let Sound Reason weigh more with us than. Popular Opinion.” w --..___.._-.J_â€"â€".â€"â€"-â€"-â€"â€"â€"â€".__â€". IVE A Y -1861. J. T0. 130. VOII N0c ‘ Why, Tom I’ ‘ Because the jealous beauty per- sists in concealing her peerless face behind an odious green veil. Wonder why ladies must always wear veils. I hate them. Decidedly too much like the barbarous Mohammedan cusâ€" i hole RICHR’IOND HILL, F RIDAY, $24, is rich. The reason of her green ‘ What? Be our escort for six mav be styled Prima Donna. Such This Love KNOWLEDGE.-â€"-â€"I sol- veil is obvious at the first glance, for weeks to come ?’ l demanded. (:l'itfi'actei‘istic displays of Musical I emnly declare that, but for the love She IS shockingly market! Wllh the ' Yes, Cousin Anna, with all my genius approaches nearer the sound of knowledge, I should consider the smallpox. from ‘v’t'hlclt she has recent. heart. Do have pitv on me. fof', of a steam-whistle than What our , life of the meanest hedger and ditch- ly WCOVCI‘Ud- AS I am SOYl'lt‘Whilt should the bovs get hold of this, I’d ideas. of music are. , or as preferable to that ofthe great- ”f “ I’llv""”ca I ‘Vlll have he" ready have to leaveiwillege, and seek some The arbitrary adhesion to old esta- est and richest man here present; to play her part, and mollify her, if other Alma Mater.” hlisncd formulas by leaders ofClioirs l for the fire ofour minds is like the Too well We know her noblo worth- A precious diamond, sent on earth To aid the simple, bad and good, Thrice Glory to her noble blood. . » - - ' O't-iFOR'l‘ 0F IIOMF â€"-‘- A OW May God supp“, he, “,9” known can”, touts. She ShOUld 1’00”th angry} ‘ V‘Vell, Alice, as we have had our lrcquenily has a very unhappy effect. - hm \Vthh thQPCl'Slf-mfl bum I” “10 qugufnon to a h me i“;h ‘C Htivc‘rfi’.’ And aid hermwugh mhgious 1am, ‘I admire her modesty, though, That evening, while Tom was revenge, suppose we let him off this causing amarscesenteruption among , mountainsâ€"it flames night and day, gr a‘s m” of re" me; qulele 2:10“ Hail! all hail, the day has come, COUSI'L’ Shh’lilhg an“ Chltllmg Wllh a time! We must be generous to a some of the mostzealous votai‘ys ufl and is immortal, and not to be I ‘ a ‘ g Ce Wake up timbrel, life and drum, And let the air be filled with cheers, Wishing her life 8. thousand years. Then let true subjects give applause To ‘Church and State,’and hard-earned laws; And may God shower blessings free, Upon our Royal family. [For the York Herald. LINES EXTEIIIPORE. BY J, r. LASH. The Voice of the dead, while it speaks to us ’ here In language of love that lends us a cheer; Each word that in fondness, each look that was given, Falls like balm on the wounds of the heart that is rivon. 0ft we sigh o’er the past while scenes they re- call, The hopes that are withered, likelloaflets that fall ; .The rose in its beauty may droop while we gaze. And tliejoy that we build on it often decays. in vain is the thought that to us will remain The sunshine that kindles, the hopes that enchain ; The fond ones we cherish in life’s happy day Are often cut down. and are gathered away. To stand in the place we often have met. And the heart in its anguish grows faint with regret; To stand by the stream while it slowly metres by, Will melt into sobbing the tear and the sigh. ’Tis then when the soul is distracted by grief, A messenger kindly imparts a relief; A dulcit voice whispers, no form can you see, My grace and my peace are sufficient for thee. "illitriiitiiti. OOUSIN TOM. BY ANNA HASTINGS. MY DEAR Sin: Permit me to re- call to and let it awaken at least a smile upon your grave face, all that I can now ask of your n'iinisterial 'lignity. But time 'as, Tom, when your laugh was the loudest and merriest, eteu at your own expense; and it is at that ‘ stage of your existence,’ cou. sin mine, that I prefer to introduce you to ‘my dear readers. Behold him, then. a tall, robust youth of twenty-one years, with a fair, open brow, unwrinkled by care. _ and unshnded by a trace of the cleri- cal honors with which it is now graced. ‘ " Tom was not handsome, for he had a great nose. which could boast of ,no classic styleâ€"a large mouth, and great gray eyes. But these were atoned for by the frank, genial smile which lighted his gray eyes, the splendid teeth which graced his great mouth, his brilliant talents, and rare excellence of character. Tom was a great favorite, not only with ‘ the fellows,’ who appre- ciated the hearty grasp of his hand, the frequent tender of his cigar-case and generous ‘ treats ;’ but the fair dames ofC , old and young. liked Tom. To tell the truth, the only weakness Tom had was his devotion to the ladies’ ; and this was the oc- casion of some adventures, which will bear the light, I think, thongli years have passed since then. Tom was decidedly a flirt, and easily won by fresh beauties and graces. There had been a dearth in that line, for some weeks past ; ‘ and, consequently, Tom had gained and retained the head of his class, a position in which it vas easy for him to excel. But his ambition was shortâ€"lived. One day, he called me into the parlor, and confidentially informed me that ‘he had seen a lady, a real, genuine beauty.’ ,‘ As if that Was anything new !' Iexclaimed, half angry at the im- plied slight to our belles in C . ‘It is, though, nowâ€"a-days, Cousin gAnna, with all due deference to yourself. But now, really, coz, this one is a Splendid beauty, I know, although I can only judge her by her Walk and form. I met her on the street, yesterday; and 10-day I followed her, respectfully, of course, into the store; but, as her back was .turned upon me, I tried to get a glimpse of her face in a mirrOr op- . posite. But I could not.’ l your remembrance some of the scenes of your life ten years ago; ‘ Oh yes, of course you do! It’s very proper, of course, for females to play bo-peep behind a thick veil;u decidedly vexaiious. I ’m halfcrazy, may be; andl want your help.’ gmul’ Of my m‘»’!h0!”5 l’Uhl'dUI'S. I vrinqiiished foe, you know.’ took the occasion to remark that ‘ I . ‘I am willing, Anna; but I must should be glad of his company for a go and pacifv our widow.’ but. so far as I’m concerned, it’s short walk.’ ' Buy her a new gown, cousin, " ‘ ‘ V " , n u _ ‘ berhmily. (JOUblh Annm’ he I‘C- and ask her to accept it from me. Anna, to find out who this new belle plied, promptly; ‘and may I inquire Tail her it was a mistake] whither your ladyship Will lead ‘I humbly thank you, Master Tom, the i’ for vour condescension in applying to me in the depths of my plainness and iiothingncss. So you really think that I will introduce you to a belle radiant with charms, and lose, there- by, the convenience of your arm to concerts and lyceums !’ ‘ Not at all, my dear cousin.’ Tom was always remaikably affectionate at such times, and on such errands. ‘ I ’ll be your devoted for the next six weeks. You shall always have one arm at your serVice, at all events.’ ‘ Take care, Tom l Don’t make rash promises. You don’t know what may happen in that time. One lady may have you SO fast in her chains, by that time, as to forbid so plain an appendage as myself.’ ‘ But I’ll liaVe my own way, cou- sin. No woman shall BVL‘I’ dictate to me.’ Tom threw back his bind, and looked fierce. He had a full reali- zation of the dignity appertaining to favored ‘lords of creation,’ although he was really the easiest subject in the world for woman’s control. But lioldl I’ll not divulge secrets, lest the ‘minister’s wife ’ might gain a valuable hint in the management of her liege lord. ' So you promise me ’I’ said I. ‘ ’I’on my honor, Cousin Anna, I‘ll be yours to command, for the next Six weeks, if you Will discover my charmer, and procure me an intro- ducdonfi ‘ Really, I did not notice particu- larly. That is alWays the first ques- tion with you women.’ ‘ From which fault, you men are remarkably exempt,’ l retortcd. ‘ Don't be angry, consin. orI shall believe you are jealous already of my fair lady. Now, that I recollect she had a handsome shawl, which fell in graceful folds from her beauti- fnl shoulders. Her foot was small and neatly dressed. She is about a medium height; her motions are as. ‘ Agreed! “'as she well dressed I." This was a lesson for Tom, which lasted at least six weeks durinw 9 D "1’0 the ilalh‘mal.’ I replied, with which time Alice and I had no reaâ€" a peculiar look. ‘ Good l pcditious ! ment.’ to smouth his hair and straighten his dickcy. He soon rejoined the with a self-satisfied air, as if he was sure of making a favorable impression. We walked rapidly. I was amu- sed at the haste and evident trepida- tion of my good cousiir who forgot, in his eagerness, to apply the ques- tions, which I was puzzled to know how I could truthfully answer, and not arouse his suspicion. In the parlor, I called for Alice, and begged her to inform the Widow McCracken that we would be pleased to see her below. Tom stared at me, but, seeing me perfectly in earnest, wliISpered : ‘ What a barbarous name I’ ‘ Vtht ’s in a name!’ I had just time to reply, when Alice returi'ed with the wtdow; and, presenting her to me, I immediately introduced her to my dainty cousin. The lady, who had been duly in- structed by Alice, advanced towards him. with one arm bored to her shoulder, and grasped his hand. Tom was fairly shocked when his eye fell upon the repulsive face of the widow; but, unable to solve the mystery, he glanced iniploringly to- wards me. I sat perfectly unmoved although I did want to laugh at the poor fellow. He turned to Alice. ‘ Miss 'I‘hornton, I think there must have been some mistake. ‘Iiidau’e, an’ is there a mistake, yer honor? Sure un’ Miss Alice towled me ye wished to see me! An’ Wasn’t it this same gintleman, Miss Alice, as shit for the Widow McCracken 7.’ ‘ Yes. Bridget. This gentleman I has seen you on the street, and Wlsh- ed to become acquainted. Perhaps he would like to secure your services for his wife.’ ‘And it’s a wife ye have, is it? . . , , . ' ’ . s 3 ' graceful as a fairy s, and her step The PU“), cream,“ bum a“ H vs queenly.’ ‘ Hold, cousin! your picture So highly that I shall never be able to find its Counterpart on this sublunary Sphere, which she would scorn to dWell in. Did you discover that this being bad a habi tation, Tom I’ ‘ Certainly, Anna. She is un- doubtedly boarding at the National, for I watched her until the door closed upon the beautiful vision.’ ‘Ah, then she reallv cats, and‘ drinks, and sleeps like the rest of her race! I feel relieved to know that she has so much in common with her fellow mortals.’ ‘ When will you call upon her, Anna !’ ‘ I’ll call to-day upon my friend Alice Thornton. who, I presume, is worth a dozen of your new beauties; and I can learn from her about the lady. Then I will call with you when I am introduced.’ ‘ Thank you a thousand times, my dear cousrn l’ exclaimed Tom, grasp ing my hand, and bestowing a real Cousinly kiss upon my cheek. After dinner, I called upon Alice, and made some discovery regarding the stranger, which somewhat amu- sed me; and together we formed a. plan by which we could revenge our- selves on Tom for his slight of our pretensions to beauty and other at- tractions. The lady in question proved to be a young widow from the better class of Irish. Becoming reduced to earn her livelihood some way, she had accepted the honorable chainbermaid in the N itional. But she was desirous of changing her situation for one in a private family: and the knowle‘lge of this fact help- ed us wonderfully in our arrange- ments. ‘ The widow really has a good form; and her manners are some- what superior to others of her class,’ remarked Alice. ‘But she is real Irish, full of blarney; and her brogue office of Biddy McCracken that will be glad You are COIOrmll to oblige sich a fine gentleman as yourself, an’ the misthress too. It ’s mesclf that kin Wash, an’ iron, an’ ibakc, aii’ swape, an’ all in the natest 'inanncr possible. An’ what will ye Igive me if I work for the swate lady I!’ Tom was in a fever. Half angry he glanced from Alice to me, and then down upon the broad, disfigured face before him. 'Speak a little louder, Bridget,’ said I. ‘ My cousin is somewhat th'dl'.’ ' Dafe, is it I’ screamed the widow. ‘ Thin the gihtlcman did not under. lstand inc whth tells ye that I kin inSh. an: bake, an’ iron, an’ swapeâ€"’ l‘om interrupted her by bursting into a hearty laugh. He now ap- preciated the joke ; and Alice and I joined him to our infinite relief. for We Were ren-‘ly to choke with our suppressed merriment. The widow was now angry in her turn. ‘ It ’s a rude set ye are, anyhow.’ she muttered, as she flung herself from the rooni. Alice and I confessed our wicked- ness; but he was not inclined to be- lieve the identity of the widow to his incognito. until I triumphantly point- ed out the lady sallying forth for a walk. ‘ You observe, cousin, the hand- some sliawl falling iti graceful folds from her beautifufshoulders, and the] little foot, neatly dressed, peeping from beneath her gown 7.’ ‘ Don’t cousin Anna, I beg ofyou !' pleaded Tom, going off again into an uproarious fit of merriment. ‘ As I live !’ exclaimed Alice, ‘if an old door, or the ginglingdischord the jealous beauty has not concealed falling unwelcomed upon the dis- her peerless features behind an odi. tractcd ear, resembling more tlze ynoise produced by a cracked bell or J ButI will do almost any pennance, produce the wildest, shrillest. and bus green veil l’ ‘Ladies, I am conipletely and beautifully ‘ sold,’ as the boys say. l \Too often can be observed the love son to complain for want of atten- Why really YOU :Il'c GX- tion from Tom, who was our escort I ll be ready lit u [710- to all the concerts and other enter- And he hastened to his mom iaimnenis the town afforded. (To be concluded in our next.) [For the York Herald] A FEW HINTS UPON MUSIC. BY J. F. LASH. AMONG the various branches of im- provement, perhaps there is none so much neglected as the interesting subject. under consideration. When we look around and observe the in- lented generation ofour land, direct- ing so little attei'tioii to the pleasing and useful art, we often pause with astonishment at the spirit of the age. In Germany, France, Italy, and other countries, Music is part of the peo- ple’s education. Some there are aspirants, who have diped into the fountain of the running stream, and gather to themselves renown and celebrity, by their worthy efforts. Others there are who hold forth in their hands palms of honour, waved perhaps more for the spirit of display than for any real merit or soul for Music. These may be styled Me- chanical Musictanswgood in execu- tion, but wanting in taste. Nature, aSSisted by art, accomplishes the most--and renders the most ex- tensive effect. Many ofour Church Choirs are built up more by acctdent than skill; consequently widely de- ficient in means and material. There should be much discretion used in compiling its members; every mem- ber should have religious views. of display, and marlth features of confidential consequence, depicted in the gestures and general deport- mcnt of some of the performers. Certainly upon all religious occaâ€" sions, nothing but devotional demea- nor should bc had; all foreign exhi- bitions of affected mimicry is deci- dedly unbecoming and ridiculous. Everything should be conducted in the most chaste manner. In opening books the leaves should be turned as noiseless as possible ; the singers should be thoroughly arranged; each singer paying regard to the part iti- tendcd. The voices are required to be well balanced and uniform, blend- ing together in one cemented chord. There should be no shifting from one part to another during the per- formance of the same piece of Music. It is contrary to all Musical licence or taste, unless to make up for defi- ciency in voices that may be want-v ing; and then the change should he done in that dlSci‘cCt manner as not to offend the ear. By all means give the [temple good music. Few pctsons there are who do not feel interested, and will be pleased and listen with i delight ; the effect produced should be such as to lift the soul, inSpire the mind, and triagntfy the pu'pose of singing, bearing the spirit upward higher and higher, until it seems to catch the melody of Heaven. Re- gard should be paid to selecting zipâ€"- lMusm, proprizite voices for Solos, Duetts, :l‘rios, Quartcttes, dun, these beauti- ful arrangements are often hazarded by incompetent. persons, thereby crushing the composers designs, fru- strated, and giving perspicuity 10‘ Voices that should never be heard but in chorus. It is an unpardonable error to use? a falsetto, unless executed with much i skill and ability, being totally void of all extraneous impurities of tone. We cannot abide an offensive, un- inasterlike, ill-managed attempt at. ’falsetto; like the creaking hinge of a broken wire than the human voice. And it is not the person who can if you will never divulge thislittie most unconnected sound, that can i. affair.’ torture the sensitive feelings, that and temple they are laboring to build. There should be one absmbing thought pervading the mind of every Church Singer. Praise to the Al- mighty sonrce of light and truth; it due to the Creator to enter Gods is a reverence Sanctuary with any other views and feelings,or to sanctionthem would be doing exceedingly wrong. The singing is apart of divine wor- ship, and a portion of the exercises are responded to by the Choir, and to engage in the solemn services with any other than devotional feelings is blasphemy in the sight of God. Ju- venile singers require variety,or they get a distaste for Music; they need to be encouraged by adopting requi- site means; this will have a tendency to relieve them from the monotony of drumiug over a few old tunes. The self-made singer is too much inclined to believe himself multum in parvo, and as a matter of conse- quence, beyond the field of improvo. rncnt. You find him putting tip a rugged steep, the oficner he slips back the fiercer he gets, until cut. and marred by the jutting rocks of dish” ointment, he finally settles downapproximating the point that he started from. The better Way is to get all the information that is offered and spurn nothing that is useful. A singer should not change the quality of tone, because required to go into a higher or lower register. The purity, ableness. and elasticity of the voice should be the saineâ€"‘liquid and graceful, free and natural. Children, by being early trained, generally make the best singers, from the fact that they hold to no prejudi- ces ; conforming themselves to the direction of their teacher Vtith due susceptabihty, and ingenious simpliâ€" city. They therefore make greater and more extensive strides in all branches of learning than is gone- rally found with adults. Parents should be watchful over their charge, and inculcate a taste for those things that refine and improve the senti- ments of their children. Tm: ART on MAKING ONE’s-SELF AGREEABLE.â€"-The first thing neces- sary is to be in good spirits, or at least in the humor for society. you have any grief or care to op- press you, and have not the strength to throw it off, you do yourself an injustice by entering the society of those who meet for mutual enter- tainment. Nay, you do them too a wrong, for you risk becoming what is commonly known as a “ damper.” The next point is to remember that the mutual entertainment in society is obtained by conversation. For this you require temper, of which I have already spoken; confidence of which I shall Speak elsewhere; and approprialencss, which has been treated under the head of “ Conver- sation.” I have already said that the man is the most agreeable to talk to who thinks out Of society as well as in it. It will be necessary to throw off all the marks and feel- ings of your profession and occu- pation, and surround yourself, so to speak, with a purely social atmOS- pliere. You must remember that society requires equality, real or ap parent, and that all professional 0r official peculiarities mulitate against disappearance of equality. You must, in the same way, divest your- self of all feeling of superiority or ii'iferiority in rank, birth, position, means, or even acquirements. You must enter the social ranks as a pri- vate. Ifyou earn your laurels by being agreeable, you will, in time, get your commission. Having made this mental preparation, having con- fidence without pride, modesty with- out slivness, ease without insolence, and dignity without stiffness, you may enter the drawing-room, and see in what way you may best make yourself agreeable.-â€"â€"â€"Habits of Good Society. A countryman one ofthe western hotels, wrote alter his name, P. O. P. F. C. ‘ Pray, my dear sir,’ asked a by-stander ‘ what do these letters stand for 'l’ ' ‘ Stand for 1’ Why, that’s my title!’ ‘Yes, sir; but what is your title 2’ , ‘ Why, Professor of P’salmody from Connecticut.’ pi'ostrating the very: If qennched'! Upon something it must act and feed, upon the pure spirit of knowledge, or, upon the foul dregs of polluting paSsions. 'l‘herefore, when I say, in conducting your un- derstanding, love knowledge with great love, with a vehement love, Willi a love coeval with life; what do I say, but love innocenceâ€"love virtueâ€"-â€"love purity of conduct-“love that which if you are rich and great will sarictify the blind fortune which has made you so, and make men call itjusticeâ€"love that which, if you are poor, will render your povâ€" erty respectable, and make the proudest feel it unjust to laugh at the meanest of your fortunes~love that which will comfort you, adorn you, never quit youâ€"which will open to you the kingdom of thought, and all the boundless regions of con- ception as an asylum against the cruelty, the injustiCe, and the pain that may be your lot to the outer worldâ€"that which will make your motives habitually great and lionora~ blc, and light up in an instant a thou- sand noble disdains at the very thought of meanness and of fraud! Therefore, if any young man here embarked his life in pursuit of knowâ€" ledge, let him go on without doubt- ing or fearing the eventâ€"#Iet him not be intimidated by the clieerless beginnings of knowledge, by the darkness from which sliesprings, by the difficulties which hover around her, by the wretched habi- tations in which she dwells, by the want and sorrow which some* times journey in her train; but let him l'trllowlier as the angel that guards him, and as the genius of life. She will bring him out at last into the light of day, and exhibit him to the world comprehensive in acquire- ments, fretile in resources, rich in imagination, strong in reasoning, prudent and powerful above his fel- ows. in all the relations and in all he offices of life .â€"â€"Sidney Smith. NiGnT AND REST.-â€"-It is right now, and here is home. Gathered under the quiet roof, elders and children lie alike at rest. In the midst of a great peace and calm, the stars look out from the heavens. The silence is peopled with the past; sorrowful re- morseses for sins and short-comings, memories of pasionate joys or griefs rise out of their graves, both now alike calm and sad. Eyes, as I shut mine, look at me, that have long ceased to shine. The town and the fair landscape sleep under the star- light, wreathed in the autumn mists. Twinkling among the houses, a light keeps watch here and there. in what may be a sick chamber or two. The clock tol's sweetly in the silent air. Here are tiight and rest. An awful sense of thanks makes the heart swell and the head bow as I pass to my room through the sleeping house, and feel as though a hushed blessing were upon it.â€"--â€"Cornhill .Magazine. Tun SMELL OF Grimmâ€"Every country has a colour or odour pe- culiar to it. Italy is deep blue, from the transparent water of her lakes, bays, and sons. to the very clouds of the sky; Russia smells of leather; England of coal; in Africa the sand, the sky, and the nauural productions are all yellow; and China smells of musk from one end to the other. The moment you set your foot on any corner of the Celestial Empire this abominable smell lays hold of you, and never leaves you. I have, in the end, got accustomed to it-â€"- got used to eat in innsk and live in musk. For what could I do? A man must make up his mind to what he is surrounded by; but I have neverthe- less frequently cursed this detestable production. I cndeavored to dis- cover the cause of this peculiarity, and I found that it wits owing to the general use made in China of the skin and hair of the musk deer of Thibet.â€"-Letter from China. At a tea-party, recently, the character of an acquaintance was being discussed, when one gentleman remarked that the milk of human kindness did not run in his veins. ‘ I know what the reason is,’ said a little six-year old miss. ‘ What is it, pet 'l’ t‘Cau‘se men don’t have any milk! is? throughout all its arrange nents.â€"-- The eye scarcely ever wearies of a beautiful prospect or a pleasing pic- ture. The aspect of a home should resemble the latter; it should tell its O'Vii tale; its atmriSpliere should breathe of comfort, and its quiet, sin'ipleorn'tmentation delight the eye. There is a brightness about a Well- kept home. which neither wealth nor magnificence can impart, unac- companied by taste. To keep best rooms, or best of anything, to be Used only for visitors’ accommoda- tion. is not the wisest policy for a wife to adopt ; on th: contrary,com- pany rooms contrast too greatly with daily living rooms, and suggest unpleasant comparisons. Neatness and elegance should go hand in hand ; one cannot exist without the other; but it must be neotness far removed from formality, and ele- gance independent of costliness or profusion. Every article should ap- pear as if intended for use. and every right ar‘icle in its right place. the very chairs and tables should be suggestive of comfort, not ar- ranged with stiff precision, but in such a way that the attractive por- tions of a room shall be visible to their occupants.â€"â€"â€"Ladies’ Treasury. BE CAREFUL ABOUT Ln"er TtiINGs.â€"â€"‘ My boy,’ said a father to his son, ‘be careful about little things. Great things will take care of themselves, but take care of lit- tlc things, and everything will be taken care of.’ A young man once went into the city of Paris to seek a situation. He had lettersof re- commendation to a large banking establishment. He called on the gentleman who was at the head ’of it, full of hope and confidence that he should find employment. The gentleman heard what he had to say. looked over his letters hastily, and then handed them back to him saying, ‘ We have nothing for you to do, sir.’ The young man felt his heart sink within him. He was ready to burst into tears. But there was no help for it, so he made his bow and retired. As he was passing in front of the building. there was a pin lying on the pavement. He stooped down, and picked it up, and then stuck it careful'y, away under the bosom of his great coat. The gentleman with whom he had just been Speaking was standing at the window, and saw what took place. In aninstant the thought occurred to him that the young man who had such habits of carcfulness as to stop, in such a moment of disappointment, to pick up a pin,would make a useful business man. He sent immediately and called him back. He gave him a humble situation in the establish- ment, From that he rose by degrees till he became his principal partner in the concern, and eventually a man of immense wealth, and the chief banker in Paris. So much for good, careful habits. Smitliers, telling of some of his trials, says he had been shipwrecked once, was burnt out twice, and had to pay the notes of his friends for whom he had endorsed, fell through a mandrap in the sidewall: and broke his leg, was arrested by the Sheriff on the morning of his marriage for a debt he ditlcn’t OWe; but all these evils he bore without murmuring. The great tiial of his life was that his wife wouldn’t let him smoke in the parlor. SYMPA'ri-iY.-â€"A good deacon, making an official visit to a dying neighbor, who was a very cliurlisli and unpopular man, put the usual question :â€"â€"- > ‘ Are you willing to go, my friend?’ ‘Oh, yes,’ said the sick man, ‘ I am.’ ‘ Well,’ said the simple-minded deacon. ‘ I am glad you are for all the neighbors are willino‘.’ ‘Hans, what is the matter 1’ ‘ De sorrel vagou has run away mit the green horse, and broke de axle-tree of the brick house vat stands by de corner lamp- pOst across de telegrapli.’ The hardest thing to hold in this world is an unruly tongue It beats a hot smooth- ing iron or kickihg- horse considerably. A pious old gentleman told his son not to go, under any circumstances, a fishing on the Sabbath; but if he did, ‘ by all means to bring home the fish.’ If philantrOpliy is properly defined to be a love of mankind, most women have an unequivocal title to be considered philan- thropists. ' 7