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 needfll to our happiness, proceed from the same source. Pke lofty barque that ploughs the tempest of the pillow; the splendid palace that speaks of gorgeous wealth-rhe temple that witnesses the holy vow---the long drawn aisle and feted vault in which the pealing anthem swells the nofe of praise 7 what are these btit proofs of the tact and intelligence of the Mechanic? ?

 But greatly as we are thus indebted to this honorable and useful class, for physi- cal blessings they are nothing when colG- pared with the moral beauties which thence result Through these means, man be- comes an intellectual being-these enable him to live in a state of social interchange with his fellow men-t6 cultivate the sci- encies--to investigate his mental powers ito expand the generous feelings of ns- ture-to improve the iinperishable gifts of the benign Providence, by unlocking the treasures of the heart., In the social state for which man is so largely iBdebied to the mechanic, he is taught to Know that he does not live for himself alone---he feels that he is by nature intended 10 cultivate himself the general goSd-hence the exal- ted virtues of benevolencs and patriotism and hence the desire after another and bet- ter state of existence. The social tic is ia fine the distinguishing mark between man. as he was designated by his Creator--not only to live, but to adorn his life with an elevated moral feeling which constitutes him in the image of the divine author of his existence. To say nothing therefore of our industrious and intelligent mechanics us they constitute numerous,'a a highly im- portant and a respectable portion of our community, and thus through their exam pie advanee the general interest, we cannot too highly estimate that hondlaBle calling, more than every physical, moral, social, and terrestrial lstruc.ure.-N. Y.,Advo.

 Loss of Chardctes.-A respectable far: ner in Rosshire, travelling a short distance on horseback, having occasion to cross the river Conan, found on the banks of the stream young woman also desirous of get- ting across. She informed the farmer that she was in quest of situation, and had an excellent character from her last place., As the river was high, the good natured farmer took the girl up behind him or hisf horse, and conveyed her oyer the water.- Unfortunately, however, the written certi- ficate of character fell out of the young wo- mans bosom where she had placed it for safety, and was carried off By the stream. SSsd ad we; sssared her 3 s, as SodId oa their arrival at house on the opposite side, in the following brief but pi- thy words: [,

 "sept. 10, 1883: These certify that the bearer Peggy M'Kenzie, los, her ,skar-' acter this day, whilst crossing the river Conan with me, Andrew Monro."

 We need hardly add, that this very G.! quivocal statement was given in perfect good faith and sincerity. The girl accsp- ted it with many thanks, but was soon af- terwards convinced that the honest farmers words did not correspond with his inten- tions, and that she required,' what it is diff ficult to obtain, a new character.

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 NeD Orlean$-New Orleans is situated about 100 miles from the mouth of the Mississippi, which is the lowest point where a city can be built with safety and conven- fence. For 25 or 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, this river presents the most mover scene WtlICH udSo 0NOE WNVcSSGus It is literally river in tho midst of the ocean. The water in the gulf is constant- ly visible on both sides, and except here and there spot, the land between is SO rharshy that it has never been trodden by the foot of man. A lighi-house, dwell ling for the CUstom-house officer, and few houses for pilots, at the entrance of the river, meet the eye ofthe mariner as he sails along the gulf. telling him that there is the Mississippi-and he receives the same information from the turbid waters of the river commingling with the azure and clear waters of the ocean, and giving them dark and muddy hue. But after he en- ters the stream he sees no living thing but focks. of pelicans or the hateful alligator, until he has proceeded 30 miles-ana then the only inhabitants are soldiers stationed in two forts built near the waters edge.- f The first plantations are within 50 miles of the city. The land for two hundred miles vp the river is all alluvial; and itis so low that were it not for the leyee or emhank- ment which is made along the shore, near Lly the whole state of Louisiana, in time of high water, would be inundated. The idea is no, improbable that this state; with a part of Mississippi and Alabama. inclu- ding lake Ponchartrain, &c. once formed a | n..te ~r M~-:n~ ~l .a... el,