... the State of tht Nation. fuff periods have been more fruitful than the present, in plans for ameliorating the condition of mankind the aspirants after fame-feeling as though every road to eminence were barred aspire become philanthropists—each appears before the public with a panacea of his own as a remedy for the evils he affects to deplore. The schemes adopted by the intelligent-high-class ...

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... J-117prZI,'V? Oh sacred land Oh peaceful home ! And naust I from thy bos'nr roam; Far from those scenes where prophets dwelt, And shrines where sacred priests have kitelt? Where shah I find a Carmel new? And where a Jordan's peaceful flow? Where, where a temple, blest abode, Where mortal Tian omay speak with God? Be still my harpl for ever sleep, Or btt awake thy voice to Weel Weep o'er the ...

... GY.AND BueviF\>; EDi1JV7RGjf, Att.,USTj -Portobe~lloi was the, fu1'oak~i~rle, resort yeserday..C- ~~ O~~ ~ ?? ' lr ~ry in art~at r~uq,,t arid ?? V n~t'h ions Ner te L~Tutm o i ?? * '0~~Of fa1Pid-(Wht-PT a'J- u- dno I'he astLt~ ?? Ipaae'n h ~ ~ bo ~'AAtoidz'vn' 06e~ ..ri'ids - as, Brjmcntord ` i (A ~4frijmf~ ith o si *atwaii YOswal '(esi1x' oma~rnr,, S s .hfl. Ediro LvtIoinatii S .1 un& I~aid ...

... Promen ade and carriage dress exhibits this month even t5ole Variety tbaD it generally displays at thisseason. Pe- !.sc both IIt mtslisn anld silk, spenjL. rs of the latter mate- aL, artsh Il s1hawls of net silk or china riapc, and pcler- I'As ?? either of white or black lace, are all in f5t- Sat Silk pelissei and speniaers seem CqUallv in remutest a n' tineu. ''licen. is but ittlne ...

... THE ADOPTED CHILD BY M1a: 9H*ANS-. *BY MRS. HgLMANS., ( Froui *,Wh i~tlser'.s fit{yo fgazine. ) ' W~hy would'at thou leave me, )0 gentle child? 0,Thy home on the mountain is bleak nd wild, A; straw-rootea' cabin with kqwly *all-' MXine is a fair ald a~pillared ha~1,. Where mnany an'irnage'pfmrarbleglea~Ss,. Aid the sunshine orp easure. for. ever streams. 0 green is th'eturf where my brothers ...

... LOCKERIBY LAlMB FAIR. - (From tire Second Edition of the Dunifiarries Coutrier.) I This grer annutal rnrarlez, for ?? A noatlale has been so y long celelr atlad, was held on Trtosilav the Mtil curt , a rl the well kireava hill overlooking the tow n, to which fiell lihas been added since last aour, previously in tillage, amidst the varvinrr rounds of crolppillng rotation. Altlhough rain had ...

... LOCKERBY LkRIB FAIR. (From tse Secornd Edition of the Dumfries Courier.) T This great and importantmarket wassheld this day (ededa v), is, an d although storm and rain are almost proverbial onl the occasion, at Ithis at least formed a striking exception. The day was fine o throughout, and tile steele, is consequence, looked some per cents. Vot e the better. Business coanmenced at an early hour ...

... LITERARY NIDTICE- Lady Hester Stmanhpe.-AlI who have periused the Memoirs of this remarkable individual, will be glad to learn that three new volumes have just.bee published cnp rising the narrative of her travels. The stork is intended (says the Prospectus) to complete the Memoirs' of Lady Hester Stanhope. As the Memoirs em- braced a period of about fifteen years, in which were traced the ...

... FASHIONS FOR JANITARY. (From the London and Paris Ladies' Magazi-ne of Fashion.) Ipear Velvet is the iniversally favourite material this winter. Morn- rasid ing dresses, carriage dresses, and evening dresses, are made of it, the style being adapted to the use required; some high, with bat- C onn tons, others with revere, and others with pointed bodies and lthe tberthes of lace, iet, or ...

... CRIAFOVI C.> XYD CR 1 UJi J:I CATTLE SI[OW. The Craw-foi-la;;idra% nih iA vij -L shroif i+,tmii took i'l ?? a: - 'o3 T':!eSduv Jhe bti IVh'' ti-e ?? -ge.-F c-: . ?? ' iic 1,c oii l - laut, 'tnil JLFrdi': 'IMI j 1 n.3 -ci r:wil:[ e' ?? LI 4 CciI ea'l Ini n a- ti on, ?? tII- c 1 iJIdfL. as , ?? - C- iii S, --'li/2'Sflr~i i-ii *C-1 ie. C io ich [o II!C1 Urper I Aiir'i.ji-)1c, C-eUfo ior'tiCln. ...

... KIRMTNTILLOCH CATTLE SEIOW. The annual Cattle Show of thae Kirkintilloeh Agricultural So- ciety took place there on Thursday the 24th current. The stock exhibited was of first rate quality, and very numerous, and coat- manded the admiration not only of the Judges, but of a large con- course of spectators on the groond. The competition for butter, both fresh and powdered. was considerable; and ...