and trustees have been appointed, and a new organization formed for the purpose of selecting grounds, and erecting thereon a college edifice and boarding house sufficiently capacious to meet the rapidly increasing educational wants of the community of Southern Ohio. Hillsborough is perhaps the most desirable location to be found in the southern part of the State for such an institution. The proverbial intelligence, morality, and enterprise of its inhabitants, render it peculiarly desirable in this respect. With such men as Messrs. Thompson, Trimble, and our truly enterprising friend, Judge Emrie, we confidently expect success to crown the efforts of the friends of female education in the highlands.

Literary Notices.

THE ODD-FELLOWS' POCKET MANUAL: a correct guide in all matters relating to Odd Fellowship; and containing a complete Directory of the Lodges in the United States in 1853. By Jas. L. Ridgely, G. S. of the G. L. U. S., and PASCHAL DONALDSON. Past D. D. G. M. of the Grand Lodge of Northern New York. Philadelphia: Moss & Brother.

The above is a duodecimo volume of 304 pages. The authors have fully and clearly explained the objects and practical workings of Odd-Fellowship, the duties of officers and members of a Lodge, and the regulations, rules, and ceremonies of the Order. The lessons and charges of Odd-Fellowship, together with the signification of the various emblems of the Order, are beautifully explained, and accompanied with illustrations. An appendix is attached, containing an Odd-Fellows' Directory, but its inaccuracy greatly impairs the value of this part of the work. The authors have bestowed great labor upon it, and for their contributions to the literature of the Order, deserve the thanks of all members of "the true brotherhood." For sale by Applegate & Co., Cincinnati.

PETERSON'S FAMILIAR SCIENCE; or the Scientific Explanation of Common Things. Edited by R. E. PETERSON, Member of the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia. Cincinnati: Applegate & Co.

How often have we heard parents rebuke a child for asking what they term "silly questions," when they were unable to answer their artless inquiries. The desire for knowledge is ever leading children into asking questions, which, from their novelty, are set down as foolish, when, in reality, they can be answered on scientific principles. This little work is designed to explain many of these things; it contains much useful and practical scientific knowledge, in a very popular and entertaining form, sufficiently plain to be understood by a child, and yet affording instruction to persons of mature years.

It is divided into parts, each part treating of a separate subject. A copious index is added to the work, thus readily enabling the reader to find any particular question he may wish to solve. The work is arranged in the form of questions and answers, with all the important words italicised, thus adapting it either to schools or the fireside. We regard this as a very valuable work, and most cordially recommend it to all as the most complete scientific explanation of common things that we have ever examined.

Odd Fellows' Directory for Cincinnati and Vicinity.

Odd Fellows' Hall, corner Third and Walnut streets.

Ohio Lodge, No. 1.....
Washington, No. 2.
Cincinnati, No. 3.

.Monday.
.Tuesday.
Wednesday.

Franklin, No. 4. . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday.
Cin'ti Degree Lodge, No. 1... Friday.
Wildey Encamp. No. 1, 1st & 3d Friday.

Magnolia Hall, corner Sixth and Walnut.

Magnolia Lodge, No. 83... Monday.
Crystal Fount, No. 176... Thursday.

Cin'ti Encamp, No. 22, 2d & 4th Fridays.

Eagle Hall, Mechanics' Institute Building.

Eagle Lodge, No. 100,.... Wednesday. Metropolitan, No. 142....... Tuesday.
Makatewah Encampment, No. 32,..
Phidelphon Encampment, No.

..2d and 4th Fridays. .2d and 4th Saturdays.

Wm. Penn Hall, corner Eighth and Western Row.

Palmetto Lodge, No. 175... Monday.

Wm. Penn, No. 56........ Tuesday.

American Lodge, No. 170... Wednesday.
Union Degree Lodge, No.2, 2d & 4th Thurs

Washington Encampment, No. 9....... .1st and 3d Thursdays.

Germania Hall, Court street, near Main.

Washington Lodge, No. 3, Wednesday. Kenton Lodge, No. 24,.........Tuesday. Olive Branch Encampment, No. 6,..

Newport.

.alternate Fridays.

Odd Fellows' Hall, corner York and Jefferson.

Noah's Dove Lodge, No. 20, Monday. North Star Lodge, No. 76,..Tuesday.

Odd Fellows' Literary Casket.

Office, No. 130 Walnut street, between Third and Fourth, Cincinnati.

Michal, though guarded by her present husband, and watched with jealous eyes, was nevertheless, through the influence of her brother, made acquainted with the return of David, and the evil intentions of her father in relation to him. Though she was prevented from rendering him assistance and comfort in the time of his calamity, her heart was true. Though claimed by another, her affections belonged to but one, and that one was her early love, her brave and faithful David. She knew of the place of his secrecy, and was aware of the interview which he held with Jonathan; and had she not been confined to her room, and guarded by ever watchful menials, whom, with their master, she despised, she would have fled to him, and joined her fortunes with his; but alas! it was only for her to know that the idol of her heart, before which only next to her God she could ever bow, was a friendless wanderer. Surrounded as she was with all the splendor of a court, with the possession of every luxury, and hundreds to fawn around her, or flit in her presence like summer butterflies, she could only regard her condition as a species of splendid misery, realizing in all the extent of her bitterness that only where the heart is can happiness be found. She saw how vain, and poor, and heartless were all the trappings of royalty, and the pleasures and blandishments of a court. Such scenes only the heartless can enjoy, but to her they brought no smile, no joy. The spring was dry, or if the stream did flow, it was poisoned at the fountain. There was a worm in the bud of the unfolding flower of her life, and sooner or later the decayed and withered leaves would indicate its fearful and fatal work. Most bitterly did she lament the unguarded moment, when, to screen her loved one, she conceived a deception which had resulted so disastrously. Hope still, however, faintly lingered in her womanly vol.1-21

heart, and to keep that spark alive, she sent a secret messenger to watch the interview, and if David was commanded by Jonathan to flee, she enjoined her servant to fly with him, and assure him of her undying love.

Having fled to Nob, the city of the priests, and having obtained hallowed bread from Ahimelech, and the sword of Goliath, which had been placed in sacred keeping, behind the ephod, he went to Achish, the king of Gath, well knowing that an Edomite whom he saw at Nob, would discover him to Saul. Indeed, he scarcely knew what to do, or where to go. Like one bewildered in the midst of surrounding danger, he realized that action of some kind was necessary, but what, he was at a loss to know, and, thus confused, he gave himself up to the guidings of Providence. He well knew that his father's house was too weak to afford him a protection from the malevolent spirit of Saul, and not wishing to involve his family in distress, and perhaps ruin, he did not choose to go to Bethlehem. While wandering about the palace of the king of Gath, in a state of wild uncertainty, he was recognized by one of the king's soldiers, who immediately went into the royal presence and informed him that David, the anointed king of the land was without the palace walls.

"Is this he," said the king, "that the people sang about in their dances, saying:

'Saul hath slain his thousands,

But David hath his ten thousands slain ?'”

"The same, my Lord."

"Why cometh he hither? Bring him into the palace."

When David was introduced, with the huge unsightly sword of Goliath dangling at his side, his grotesque appearance, added to his wild and haggard look, induced the king to believe him deranged, and he said: "The man is mad; wherefore have ye brought him unto me? Have I need of mad men, that ye have brought him before me? Let him depart."

At this, David left the palace, and directed his steps towards the cave of Adullam, a wild and solitary place, where he might shut himself up to his own melancholy reflections. Here he commended himself to God, and earnestly sought that direction which his distressful circumstances required. Alone with himself, he thought of the peaceful days of his childhood and youth in his father's house at Bethlehem, of the time of his anointment by the aged and venerable Samuel, of his introduction to the king and the court, of the love of his lost Michal, and the equal, if not stronger love of the faithful Jonathan. Pictured upon his fevered brain, were the many successful battles he had fought for his king and country, and the wonderful Providence which had presided over his fate. These last reflections re-awakened hope, and nerved him with courage.

He could not think that God would forsake him in this the hour of his calamity, or that he would allow his promise to fail.

He had not been long in his rocky retreat until intelligence reached his father's house of his location, and all his brethren, arming themselves, flew to his relief. With his brethren came a multitude, amounting to four hundred men. The most of them being in distress themselves, they knew how to sympathize with David, and when they arrived at the strong hold, they unanimously gave themselves up to him, espousing his cause and appointing him as their commander. Regarding this as an indication of favor from the Lord, he assumed the command of this unexpected army, and went immediately to work to drill them into service.

Unwilling, however, that his aged father and mother should be subjected to the rigors and dangers of the camp and field, he left his army in charge of one of his brothers whom he had appointed as a sub-officer, went to Mizpeh and besought the king of Moab to take them under his protection, until he should see how the fortunes of war would determine. The king generously accepted his proposal, and took the aged couple under his protection.

David had not remained long in his rocky fortress until he was visited by the prophet of God, who admonished him to leave his strong hold, and march his army into the forests of Hareth, in the land of Judah. Had he been governed by his own judgment, skilled as he was in the arts of war, he would have remained in his present position, but believing that the prophet spoke by inspiration, he was well assured that it would be safer to follow his directions.

The wrath of Saul, already great, was increased in tenfold violence, when he heard of the multitude who espoused the cause of David, and summoning his army at Ramah, he took his position under the widespread branches of a tree. When all his officers had assembled around him, he stretched forth his spear and said:

"Hear now, ye Benjamites: will the son of Jesse give every one of you fields and vineyards, and make you all captains of hundreds and captains of thousands, that all of you have conspired against me, and there is none that showeth me that my son hath entered into a covenant with the son of Jesse, and there is none of you that is sorry for me, or showeth me that my son hath stirred up my servant against me, to lie in wait, as at this day?"

At this, one of his officers, an Edomite, advanced forward, and touch

ing the spear of the king, said: "Nay, my Lord, I will discover to thee thine enemy, and those who have assisted him. The son of Jesse came to Nob, and the high priest inquired of the Lord for him, and gave him the shew bread to eat, and armed him with the sword of Goliath."