svat ia Select Poetry. Oe enennrrrrn Imperishable. The pure, the bright, the beautiful, That stirred our hearts in youth, The impulse"to aSwordless prayer, The dreams of love and truth; The longings after something lost, The spirit's yearning cry : The strivings after better hopes-- These things can never die. The timid hand stretched forth to aid A brother in his need, The kindly word in grief's dark hour That proves the friend indeed ; The plea for mercy softly breathed When justice threatens nigh ; The sorrow of a contrite heart-- These things shall never die. The cruel and the bitter word That wounded as it fell, The chilling want of sympathy We feel but never tell ; Tho hard repulse that chills the heart, Whose hopes are bounding high, In an unfading record kept-- These things shall never die. Let nothing pass, for every hand Must find some work to do; Lose not a chance to waken love, Be firm, and just, and true, So shall a light that cannot fade Beam on thee from on high, And Angel voices say to thee-- 'These things shall never die.' Curopean #Prews. GREAT BRITAIN. In the House of Commons, on the 30th of June, Mr. Roebuck rose to move his motion with respect to the recognition of Confederate States. He said he well knew the importance of the motion, and the obloquy to which he was exposing himself, for he was acting against those who were consid- ering themselves the salt of the earth, and that no one had a right to discuss or question their conduct. In spite of allthis he believed it was for the honour and interest of this country, and he therefore appealed to the honour and impartiality of the House to support this motion for negotiations with a view to the recognition of the Confederate States. Some eighty years ago the Ameri- can colonies revolted ; they were resisted by anarrow-minded king; but they succeeded in establishing their independence. These, then, established two doctrines of interna- tional law; first, the right of rebellion or secession ; second, the right of foreign Go- vernments to acknowledge revolted States, as was done by France. They were, at any rate, bound by these doctrines. He then sketched the progress of secession, which Federal writers had persuaded Europe was caused by slavery. He praised highly the courage and virtues of the South, and de- nounced the anti-slavery of the North as hypocrisy : for they would rivet slavery to- morrow on the necks of the blacks if the South would come back. He then referred to his visit, in company with Mr. Lindsay, to the Emperor of the French, and conclud- ed by moying, " That a humble petition be presented to Her Majesty, praying that she will be graciously pleased to enter into ne- gotiations with the Great Powers of Europe for the purpose of obtaining their co-oper- ation in the recognition of the independ- ence of the Confederate States of America." Lord R, Monracve moved as an amend- ment that this House earnestly desire that the policy of strict neutrality should con- tinue to be maintained by Her Majesty's Government during the present unhappy contest in the States of North America. Tue CHANCELLOR OF THE EXcHEQUER said it was the duty of every responsible adyiser of the Crown to divest himself of partiality in considering such a question as this, and to regard facts alone in forming a calm and deliberate judgment. He believed that the policy of strict neutrality and non- intervention was the only one that would have been approved by the country, and in the spirit of that policy Government still desired to act. No practical good could zesult from recognition at present. A re- zognition would deprive this country of the. character and weight of impartiality. For hese reasons he trusted the House would support the Government in resisting the -notion. The debate was continued by Mr. M. E. "Poster, Lord R. Cecil, Mr. Wright, Mr. 'Wyndham, and Sir George Grey, and ad- "gurned till the 2nd July. The Morning Post believes. that it may tate that the rumours that Napoleon has proposed to England to make fresh sugges- tions to the American belligerents are en- tirely without foundation. The Post thinks the present is certainly not the moment when intervention of any kind could be urged with the least prospect of success. The Times says that no proposal has yet been made by Baron Gross to Earl Russell. Other authorities also pronounce the rumours unfounded: but the Paris corres- pondent of the Morning Advertiser says the negotiations are merely brought to a stand on the slavery question, and that proposals acceptable to Richmond and objectionable to Washington, will shortly be made. Russia's reply on the Polish question was anxiously waited. It was roported it had been received but had not transpired, The Times anticipates hostilities with Japan. The Steamer Hansa arrived at New York, July 19, from Bremen, via South- ampton on the 8th. A powerful iron-plated ram, of 1,900 tons, launched from Laird's yard, ostensibly for the Emperor of China, but intimated to be for the rebels, is to have revolving cupolas. A political disturbance occurred in Berlin and barricades were actually commenced, when the tumult was. put down by armed force. 54 persons were arrested. Earl Russell stated, in the House of Lords, that he would make a statement, on the 10th, regarding Poland. In the House of Commons Mr. Roebuck appealed to Lord Palmerston to fix Thurs- day or Monday for the resumption of the debate on the recognition of the Southern Confederacy. Lord Palmerston fixed Monday. Lord Palmerston said the Government had entered into no engagements binding them to go to war on account of Poland, if war should arise on the subject between France and Russia. £650,000 were voted for the defences. The Gibraltar, late Sumpter, had left England for Naussau, freighted with mon- ster guns, to look out for Federal merchant- men. FRANCE. The trade and crops are flourishing. Rentes closed at 68f 60¢c. POLAND. The National Government has agreed to a conference of the Powers on the Polish question, on the condition of the conclusion of an armistice and the admittance into the conference of its representatives. Russia awaits the result of the debate in the English Parliament on the 10th, on Hen- nessy's motion on the Polish question, in order to shape her answer according to the attitude of the British Cabinet. The insurgents beat the Russians in Vol- hynia. Omilinski cut to pieces a detach- ment of the Russians. Rochebrun, the French commander of the insurgents, appeared with 600 well armed men on the Russian side of the Pruth. Numerous detachments of Poles are near Olkusse. Wielpolski has resigned. ITALY. Recruiting in Sicily is very successful. The English squadron at Messina is re- called to Piraeus. GREECE. The recent outbreak was caused by the arrest of Lieut. Leotzenko. The Bank of Athens was attacked by the insurgents and 50 persons killed and wound- ed. The building was subsequently occu- pied by the marines from the English, French, and Russian ships of war. The English, French and Russian lega- tions addressed identical notes to the Na- tional Assembly, declaring if order was not re-established, the Consuls would leave. Disturbances continue. LATEST. Liverpoot, July 9.--Cotton quiet and unchanged. The weather is favorable to the crops. Breadstuffs flat, and tending to decline. Provisions quiet and steady. Consols for money 92% to 925. VERY LATEST. By the Africa, which arrived at Halifax on Sunday, we learn that the impression that the American war will soon be brought to a close gains ground. The Confederate Scrip rose on 10 to ? premium. In the House of Commons, on the 9th, Mr. Fortescue said the transfer of the inter- ests in the Hudson's Bay Company to the new Company was not such as required the interference of the Government. All was perfectly legal, and no remonstrance had been received from Canada. Lord Palmerston had eo it was not desirable to resume it, or for the Government to pledge itself as to future action. Mr. Roebuck postponed his action till 13th. FRANCE. Le Nord has reason to believe that Mr. Dayton did not declare that America would consider the recognition of the Confederate States as a casus belli. M. Drouyn de Lhuys asked Mr. Dayton whether a fresh offer of mediation would be well received at Washington. Mr. Dayton gave a negative answer, saying that the rumors of Minis- terial changes are unfounded. RUSSIA. St Petersburg letters assert that Gort- schakoff's reply to the notes of the three Powers will he very pacific, It will only make some reservation relative to the time and place of the conference. Judicial Changes. (From the London Prototype.) It has been extensively rumored through the city, that important changes have taken place in the Upper Canadian Bench. Those changes are said to be as follows: The Hon. Chief Justice McLean has re- tired. The Hon. Judge Adam Wilson is elevated Chief Justice of Common Pleas. The Hon. Judge Draper takes the Chief Justiceship of the Queen's Bench, in place Judge McLean. John Wilson, Esq., Q. C, M. L. C., for St. Clair Division, goes on the Bench as a Judge of the Common Pleas. We are loth to criticise, in a harsh spirit judicial appointments by whatsover party they may be made ; but, at the same time, if these appointments are carried out, great injustice may be done, and great cause for discontent may be given. With regard to the retirement of Chief Justice McLean, we have not.much to say. It is the general belief that it was not altogether voluntarily --but that it was forced on to make way for the other changes. The elevation of Judge Draper from the Chief Justiceship of the Pleas to that of the Queen's Bench may pass unchallenged. But the appoint- ment of Mr. Adam Wilson to the Chief Justiceship of the Pleas, is an apparent in- justice to Mr. Justice Richards. It is said that Mr. Richards refused the Chief Jus- ticeship--but then did Mr, Hagarty and Mr. Morrison refuse it also. These three judges were the seniors of Mr. Adam Wilson, whose elevation to the Bench dates back only to May last. However these appointments may have been made, there is no doubt as to the character of the next--that of Mr. John Wilson, M. L. C. of this 'city. This appointment is decidedly the worst of the lot. It is not that Mr. Wilson is devoid of legal talent--though he did give an opinion in the school law, which did not turn out to be the best. But it is that Mr. Wilson has worked his way to the Bench by means which reflect no credit on the position he aspired to occupy. When Mr. Wilson travelled from tavern to tavern, both in this city, and in Hast and West Middlesex, harranging the people against Conservative candidates, and lauding Clear Gritism to the skies, we but expressed the opinion of the respectable portion of the community, when we said that snch conduct was un- worthy of a member of the Legislative Council. We pointed out the evils that must follow, if our Upper House were to be filled with roaring, political partizans such as Mr. Wilson converted himself into. We pointed out the indecency of a man so well paid by circuit business, and useless but expensive commissionerships, showing such zeal for the men who had conferred so many golden favors upon him, and we drew the inference that hundreds arrive at, namely, that Mr. Wilson was still working for his fee. The result has borne out the correctness of the conclusions drawn. Mr. Wilson may not have been rewarded with a judgeship; because of his able conduct on the stump. But the facts are, that he did prostitute his talents and position as a member of the Legislative Council on the stump--and rumor says that he has been eleyated over the heads of scores of able and deserving men to the Bench. We trust that St. Clair is satisfied with this ap- pointment. This is the second time that constituency has been jilted by office-seekers --once by Maleolm Cameron--and once again within three months by Mr. Wilson. Who comes next ? i Roebuck to drop the further disedsa@nnual his motion] to j hasten the South, x kis the Globe.) : t International Wheat Show will be held at Rochester, N. Y., September 8th, 9th, and 10th, under the auspices of the Monroe County Agricultural Society. 'The following premiums are offered:-- = For the best 20 bushels of white Winter 'wheat, ...2:2:5/20 855. For the second best do. do. For the best 20 bushels of red winter wheat,.:............ biel _ For the second best do. do. ' For the best 2 bushels white win- Or Whodhy is oind 35s chtwes bee ry ' For the second best do. do. | For the best 1 bushel red winter 100 00 50 00 50 00 25 00 40 00 For the second best do. do. 20 00 For the best 2-bushels spring 20 00 For the second best do. - do. 10 00 Competitors for these prizes will be re- qu'red to furnish samples of the wheat in the ear and with the straw attached, (say 50 ears of wheat and straw,) also to furnish a written statement of the nature of the soil on which the wheat grew, method of cultivation, time of sowing, quantity of seed sown, manures (if any used), and mode and time of application ; also the time of ripen- ing and harvesting, and the yield per acre, with such other particulars as may be deemed of practical importance ; also the name by which the variety is known in the locality where it was grown. The wheat must be one variety, pure and unmixed. The prize to be awarded to the actual grower of the wheat, and the wheat which takes a prize to become the property of the Society. It is hoped that farmers in all sections of the United States and Canada, who have good samples of wheat, will compete for these prizes. It is highly important that the wheat growers of the two countries should meet together and compare samples of wheat raised in different sections. We understand that the money for these pre- miums has been raised by subscription among the friends of Agriculture in Western New York, and the time for holding the fair has been fixed so as to enable farmers to pur- chase their seed from the wheat entered for competition. A change of seed is always desirable, and it is believed that all the wheat of good quality sent to the fair will find purchasers at a high price. Full par- ticulars can be obtained by addressing the President of the Society, Joseph Harris, Editor, Genesee Farmer, Rochester, N. Y. Demonstration at Rome. _ We are glad to see that the love of liber- ty is as strong as ever in the breasts of the people of Rome. It is not easy at the mo- ment to say how soon itmay be, but one thing is certain, Rome shall yet be free ! The torch lit by the immortal Cavour and fanned into a flame by the Patriot Garabaldi shall continue to burn till a free and united Italy has Rome for its Capital. Soon may it be. Notwithstanding all the precautionary measures taken by the police authorities the Romans succeeded on Sunday in making a manifestation in commemoration of the un- ity of Italy. In the evening, at the time when the citizens were taking their custom- ary promenade on the Corso and in the prin- ciple streets of the city, and when the con- stables and soldiers were vigilant at their posts, the most magnificent tricoloredBengal lights appeared in every direction, on the Piace Colonna, on the Corso, in the princi- pal streets and squares, opposite the offices of the superintendent of police and at the palace of the Vatican. The finest of all were displayed at St. Peter Montorio, com- manding the town, and at Ripetta, where a large concourse of people had assembled to hear the bands perform. The Capitol was also illuminated, and even on the roofs of the houses tricolored lights were made to burn. The police were unsuccessful in their endeavors to arrest those who had ar- ranged the illuminations, and the force was increased throughout the night but without result. On the following morning tricolored cockades were found in the streets.--English Paper Mr. Gibson has been summoned from Rome to England by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, to execute (while he can) the bust of Her Royal Highness the Princess. Masonic Grand Lodge. The following is a full list of the officers elected at the session of the Masonic Grand Lodge, held at Montreal last week. The appointed officers will be made known as soon as they are determined on by the Grand Master :-- M. W. Bro. T. D. Harrington, Grand Mas- ter, re-el : f R. W. " W.B. Simpson, Deputy Grand Master, re-elected. R. W. " George Masson, D. D. G. M., London District, re-elected, R.W. " David Curtis, D. D. G. M., Wilson District. R.W. " John Dutton, D. D. G. M., Huron District, re-elected. R. W. " William Fitch, D. D. G. M., Hamilton District, re-elected. R. W. ". N. DeGrassi, D. D. G. M., Toronto District, re-elected. rs tas D. D. G. M,,; Ontario District. R. W.. " L. H. Henderson, D. D. G. M., Prince Edward. R.W. " A.J. Macdonell, D. D. G. M., Central. R. W. " N. A. Stevenson, D: D, G. M., Montreal. Ry Ws De Brown, D... D...G.. My, Eastern Townships. R. W. ' Richard Pope, D. D. G. M., Quebec. R.W. " Henry MePherson, Grand Senior Warden. R.W. " B.C. Davy, Grand Junior Warden. R. W. " Rey. Vincent Clementi, Grand Chaplain. R. "Henry Geoff, Grand Treasurer RW. " Henry Bull, " -- Registrar. R.W. " Thos. B. Harris," Secretary. How to Prevent Cotps.--Those who haye consumptive taint should protect them- selves against colds. The most effective means in securing this protection is bathing and friction. While the surface has a vigorous circulation, colds are impossible. The cold bath, with the use of rough towels, flesh-brushes and hair-gloves, contributes most effectually to the maintenance of such acirculation. Avoidence of hot drink is another important preventive measure. The usual draughts of coffee and tea pro- duce much susceptibility to colds. Con. sumptives should, for this reason, use cold drinks. Sleeping and sitting in well venti- lated rooms is another most important prophylactic means? Furnace heated and unventilated houses create a liability to colds, to say nothing of the direct influence of the vitiated air, Many colds are taken through the feet. A frequent cold water foot-bath, with sharp friction and slapping with the hands, can scarcely be overrated. Stamping the feet, or, if so circumstanced that the noise is objectionable, standing on one foot and kicking with the other, in many directions, in the air, greatly improves the circulation. 4 Hating WuEN Sick.--It is the custom among a certain class of people, when a member of the family falls sick, to begin at once to ask, " Now, what can you eat?" Every one has heard the old story of the man who always ate eighteen apple dump- lings when he was sick. On one occasion, when engaged upon the eighteenth, his little son said' ' Pa, give me apiece ?"' " No, no! my son," replied the father; " go away, pa's sick.'"' When a young man, who has surfeited, in season and out of season, until exhausted nature gives way, and a fever is coming on, the good busy mother is in trouble. She anxiously inquires, " Now, John, what can you eat? You must eat something ! People can't live without food!" Then come toast, tea, etc. The. stomach is exhausted, and no more needs stimulus or food than a jaded horse needs the whip! What is needed is rest--com- plete rest. Nine-tenths of the acute diseases might be prevented, by a few days' star- vation, when the first indications appear. I don't mean complete abstinence in every case, but perhaps a piece of coarse bread with cold water fordrink. If such a policy were generally adopted, what ruin would overtake the medical profession ! Errects or Topacco.--Tobacco dis- orders the assimilating functions, and gives to certain individuals a cachectic look. The severe and peculiar dyspeptic symptoms sometimes produced by inveterate snuff- taking are well known ; and I have more than once seen such diseases terminate fat- ally with malignant disease of the stomach and liver. The strong and healthy suffer perhaps but little, but the weak fall victims to its poisonous operation. Surely, if the dictates of reason were allowed to prevail, an article so injurious to the health and so offensive in its modes of enjoyment would speedily be banished. a a