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give her 10 me that I may revenge my
self for the injury she has done me-
when my rancour is satisfied, will yield
her up to the fate you choose to con-
sign her to.'' The Indians heard him
with careless appreciation, and the tu-
multi of his feelings flashed from his
eyes and curled upon his lip, as he turn
ed towards his victim.
At this moment bullet whistIed by
his head. 1t was Augustus and a chosen
band of friends who had armed them
selves and followed the assassins, and
in an instant they were in the midst of
their enemies. A dreadful slaughter
followed. The savages triumphed, and
not one of that little company of heroes
escaped.
Augustus was among the prisoners
and Charlotte was sill uninjured.-
When the Indians found their victory
complete, they proceeded TO dispatch all
the captives who had thus fallen into
their power but when they came to
Augustus, Leroy again mterfered.-" My
friends" said he, give him also up
10 me-he shall first witness what will
be TO him far worse than DEATH" AZ
ter much persuasion they consented !;
and Leroy sat down to brood over the
revenge he now seemed sure of But
having drank deeply, sudden drowsi-
ness came over him, and he sunk to
sleep
Augustus had watched the dawnings
of hope, and now looked eagerly a.
round to see if any moved. All was
still save the murmurs of the breeze
the heavens were cloudless, and the
moon was just hiding herself behind the
trees.-He listened--a deep and long
drawn sigh fell softly on his ear; it was
from Charlotte's bosom, and reused him
from his apathy. With one effort he
loosed his arms, and soon regained his
hberty-to liberate his fair companion
in suffering, was an easy task and be-
fore the sun arose they were beyond
the reach of pursuit.
The bones of Leroy are buried in
one of these graves of the forest for
his savage confederates suspecting him
of having favoured the escape of their
prisoners, tormented him to death.
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who knows what is in his heart till It is
tried?
But, further, we have seen persons
that have passed through strong tempta-
tons, and peradventure they have been
overcome /; persons who maintained a
fair character for considerable time,
but they have been brought into peril
Gus circumstances, and they have fallen.
All there is many secret wickedness
in the human heart, which only waits
for circumstances to draw it forth. Well,
we have seen this. Some long-standing,
highly-respected Christians have fallen
sadly, and brought dishonour upon the
name of Christ. We have censured
them, and they have deserved it; but
if the Lord should lead us into the same
temptation, bring us into similar cir
cuuistances, place as upon the spot
on which they stood, take off the re-
straint upon the evils Of our minds, who
knows what characters we may prove ?
We are kept out of more evils by Gods
keeping us out of temptation, than by a.
ny other means. Providence keeps US
from more open vileness, perhaps than
grace (does.) Again, we have often, |
dare say, seen persons Of our acquaint-
ance, who have been .unkindly and inju-
riously treated: we have marked their
tempeFs; perhaps seen them unlorgiving
We have seen the evil, have noticed
what was the commandment in their
case; perhaps have been able to give a
word of counsel, 6" Do not be unforgiv-
ing; do not be revengeful." Well, all
this is well; but perhaps God may lead
US about that way; we may be treated
unkindly, cruelty; then he will prove
what is in our hearts then is the time
to prove whether we can obey the
commandment of which we reminded
others.
Finally, perhaps we have been ready
to say, "Oh, if I had more time; ifmy
family were grown up; if my business
was less fatiguing orr my circumstances
were more easy; if | could get into
such ones situation, then should read
more; should pray more | should be
more spiritually minded; | should be
better than | ann In other words, we
lay almost all our faults upon ourcircum-
stances, and not upon ourselves. Now,
it may be, the Lord leads us into those
very circumstances in which we thought
how much better we should be, in order
to prove to US that the fault lies, not in
our situation, but in our heart. Thus
God sometimes leads as through whole
round of situations and circumstances,
that it might be manifested whether we
will keep his commandments OF no.
Every situation has its commandment
and its trial, and we shall one day recol-
lect with gratitude, that this is the way
which the Lord our God has led us.
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POETRY.

The fOll0s;ag beautiful and touching
Fragment IS taken from the Charleston
Courier.
He comes not--I have watch'd the moon go
down,
But yet he comes not-once it was not so.
He thinks not how these bitter tears do flow,
The while he holds his riot in that town.
Yet he win Gomez and chide, and shall weep !;
And he win wake my infant from its sleep,
To blend It's feeble wailing with my tears.
o how love mothers watch to keep
Over those sleeping eyes, that smile, which
cheers
Ny heart, though sunk in sorrow, fx'd and
deep.
had a husband once who lov'd me-now
He ever wears a frown upon his brow,
And feeds his passion on a wanton's lip,
As bees from laurel flowers a poison sip;
But yet cannot hate.-O there were hours,
When | could hang forever on his eye,
And time, who stole with silent swiftness by,
Strew'd, as he hurried on, his path with fiow'rs.
lov'd him then--he lov'd me too-my heart
Still finds its fondness kndle ifhe smile.
The memory Of our loves viii meier depart !.
Aud though he often sting me with dart,
Venom'd and barb'd, and waste upon the vile
Caresses which his babe and mine should share
Though he should spum me, | win calmly bear
His madness and should sickness come, and
hay
Its paralyzing hand upon him, then
! would, with kindness, all my wrongs repay,
Until the penitent should weep, and say
How injur'd, and how faithful had been.
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Tie following is copied from an English pub
location of 1920, entitled, Daily Bread or
Meditations practical and experimental, for
every day in the year." The volume con-
tains an outline of 800 sermons, by more
than 100 of the most eminent Ministers of
the last so years.-The following, extracted
from this compilation, is highly valuable,
and we believe has never before appeared
in any publication in the United States.
Christian Watch.
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SELF-KNOWLEDGE.
BIZ the late Req. .4ndrszp Fuller.

! By the tdte ReU. s47ldfe1C Fuller.
DEUT vii 2, latter clause.-To kroac ,chat ,ras
an thine heart, achether Mou scouldest keep
las commandments or no.
There is in every situation which we
are called to pass through, a peculiar
duty, a commandment attached to that
situation, and God leads us into it, to see
whether we will keep his commandment
in it or not; and we may lay it down as
an axiom, that 50 much as there is of O.
bedience to God, under the circumstan-
ces in which we are placed, Just so much
true religion we have, and no more
We often hear it pleaded, g Ny circum-
stances were PECULIAR but there is a
commandment to every situation; there
is no ct of the road through which
, God leads US, which has not direction
attached to it; and he leads us through
the situation, that it may be manifest
whether we will obey him or not
Let US instance few particulars. We
have seen them that have prospered in
the world, and risen insensibly to opu-
lence- We marked their gradual rising,
and have been ready to say. 6 Take care,
my friend, be not higb-minded, but fear !;
trust not in uncertain riches, but in the
living God; = there is the commandment
for them, and we can see it very clearly.
But perhaps God, by and bye, leads as
that way We have often said in our
hearts, if not in words, ooh, i'll had such
a ones fortune, what good | would do
with it; | would contribute to this Iiber-
al object, and to that great design
Alas we know not what is in our hearts,
till God proves them by his providence.
Again, we have seen poor people
murmuring under poverty !; have wit
messed their discomfort; have seen ma
ny fretting themselves, as well as griev-
ing others, under affection and we have
said, IT does not become you to act
thusy-were in your situation | should
endeavour to reconcile my mind to nv
situation" We have perhaps seen them
ungrateful to us when they ought to
have been thankful; and we have
thought, - surely this should not be-"
All /! we have seen their disobedience,
but we are not yet out of the wilderness.
God may see occasion 10 strip us of our
property, or our family, and make us
dependent on those about us. Poor
short-sighted creatures if God should
then lead us about, we may find some
thing in our hearts, which we did not
suspect till the day Of trial. Asaph was
led about he did not seem at all to sus-
pect himselftiI he came to the trial, but
when he came to see "waters of full
cup wrung out TO him." we find him in
dulging atheisticaI thoughts, that it were
better to be Gods enemy than his friend.
IN short, be proved to be in the day of
trial what he conlesses himself" was
even as . beast before thee.'' Alas |!
4 = y = f.
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The New England
MI US M,
No. 76, Court-Strect, Boston,
FHE Proprietors have the

ENHE Proprietors have the
II pleasure to inform their patrons in the
County Of Worcester, and the Publick in gem
eral, that this Establishment has been greatly
enlarged and tnlprored during the last year..
More than three thousand articles have BEEN
added, many Of which are highly interesting
and valuable, and for the accommodation OF
which, two spacious apartments Zone of which
is lofty hall 20 by So feet) have been added,
making, in all, eIesen apartments.
They have also just purchased the
COLUMBIAN MUSEUM, late the property OF
Mr.. JOHN Mix, of ew-Haven, containing, be-
sides numerous other articlesy
Forty3f0e War Figures;
all which are fitting up with all possible dis
patch.
The NEw-ENGIkND MUSEUM now far
exceeds any other in America, and receives
the universal appreciation of visitors. The
whole receipts continue to be appropriated to
its advancement Thus, while its patrons re-
ceive the most ample qualification for their
money, they viii have the satisfaction to know
that they are contributing to build up an Es-
Enlistment which shall be an honour to the
country and age.
Or abundance, 25 csnis only
postoV,, No., or 1901 I'M
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Cause.-The comparison of few OK
the numbers stated in the late census
must lead to conclusion which will IT.
resistibly provoke a smile. There are
about $4,000 more males than females
under ten years; 1000 more between
26 and As; and $4,000 more over As;
while there are nearly $4,000 more fe-
males than males between the ages of
16 and &c. What can be the reason Of
this difference Does it arise from the
unw'iIling,fess of a certain portion of the
ladies to be recorded as of a less or great
er age than 16 or 26? Is it not natural
to presume that a greater number of
blooming neaSses an their teens are desir-
GUS of being considered to have arrived
at the ripe age of rs, while a still great
er number of full blown summer roses
would be thought not TO have passed the
fading age of 26? The great disparity
of the returns. of certain ages at least
warrants such conclusions. After all,
it is rather ungallant to require females
to state their ages, and we do not seq
that any benefit can result from it.
Providence Patriot
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structed by. those fmpedimeSts which
exist in other countries. The Sunday
School Union, in New-York, exhibits a
noble specimen of the true Christians
feeling and the Union Aourishes ac-
cordingiy.
" In short, found more pieces o.;
worship in the large towns in America
than in similar towns in Britain. and
much genuine piety among the Presby-
terians, the Congregationalits, the Evan
gelical Episcopalians, the Methodistsy
and the Baptists; and, as far as my jour
neying extended, observed cheering
exhibition of Christian progress. As iu
England, air denominations of real
Christians are increasing and are all
growing better The revivals in differ
ent sections Of the Union are greater
than ever. Lhave made special inquiry
into the nature of these revivals, and
find, that the far greater portion of
those who commence religious profess
sion under these impressions, continue
till death to adorn the doctrine of Di-
FiuC luHueNCS. GHtJStldH MISSIONS. tOOS
begin to be more and more popular, and
the duty of the church TO identity them.
as an integral part of its institutions,
begins to be more generally felt and ac-
knowledged in this highly favoured
country. What cheering sight it was
to see, on the 9th of last month, coach
and wagon loads of missionaries coming
into Princeton, on their way to the In
dians; the wilderness and the solitary
place shah be glad for them.' And how
still more astonishing that these Indians
should be- made willing TO devote to the
education of their children all the dol
lars paid them by annual instaIments, for
lands, by the government Of the United
States.
'sBhssed be God! the appearances
in all Christian countries indicate, that
we are rapidly passing into new or
der of things. Indeed, all the great
events Of our own times seem but the
harbingers of Els appearance, who is
the desire of all nations.'n
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Commissioner Notice.
TyHE Subscribers having been

WyHE Subscribers having been
IN. appointed by the Hon. Nathayssel Pails,
Esq. Judge OF the Probate Of Wills, &c. for the
County Of Worcester, Commissioners 10 receive
and examine the claims of the Creditors to the
Estate Of ISAAC LITTLEFIELD, late Of Mil
lord, in said County, deceased, represented 10
solyent--give notice hereby to all persona in
terested, that Six Months from the fifth day Of
February, inst. are allowed to said Creditors to
bring in their claims, and to prove the same !;
and we viii attend TO that service at Sulliren
Summers Inn, in Milford, on the fourth We'd
nesday Of February, and first Saturday Of July
next, from two 10 FIVE o'clock, p. M. on each
Of said days. SULLIVAN SUMNER,
LOWELL CLARK.
Milford, February !, 1922.
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LONDON, APRIL "a. 1921.

LONDON, APRIL "a, 1921.
i" My dear Brother went to Ameri-
ca to be edited by its religious charac-
ter and institutions, and not as an econ
omist or politician--you will not expect,
therefore, any thing which has relation
to these subjects. Yet may observe,
once for all, that the roads, the culture,
the style of building in general, the
vehicles, the extent of every kind of
Representatives. come short of the
same things in England And who
ought to wonder at this, when the age.
of the two countries is. considered +? The
winters in America are long and severe,
and the summers hot. On the sea-board
the variableness of the elimate is very
great, and pulmonary cases are very nu-
merous and fatal. Yet, still it remains
truey that most of the deficiencies and
faults Of America, are the deficiencies
and faults of youth. After visiting the
States of New-York, Connecticut, Mas
sachusetts, New-Hampshire, Maine,
New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland,
sc. and the cities of Newly rk, Boston,
Philadelphia, and Baltimore, was quite
amazed at the progress of society in the
United States These towns, these Col
leges, these Courts of Justice, these
scienti6ck and benevolent institutions.
the extent of country cultivated, these
State governments, this army, this navy,
this powerful general government -
Why, my dear brother, when consid-
cred that the other day this whole con-
tinent was forest, the exclusive abode
Of halfnaked savages and wild beasts,
all this scenery appeared before me
absolutely as the effect of enchantment.
| may here give you impressions made
on my mind in passing through the
State of Connecticut, and of which
made memorandum at the time
That country must be a happy one,
in which the poor can obtain a respecta-
bic education for their children for
nothing where each man of good
character, without regard to his sect,
can become legislator where pro-
visions are exceedingly cheap where,
except in particular towns, taxes are
n H.. t..
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A VIEW OF THIS COUNTRY.
By A FOREIGNER.

The following letter, from Mr.. William Ward,
who recently visited in the United States,
full of ardour and enthusiasm, to establish
Christian seminaries of learning in Hndos-
tan, may be perused with interest,". on ac-
count of its local illusions. The charita-
BILE spirit which it breathes, and the liberal
ity of the national opinions of Mr.. Ward,
will conciliate those who may disagree
with him in point of faith.
I" TO the Req. George Barclay. Kiluin-
ning NcnfLnnd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-05-07
MOUNT AIRY COLLEGE..

GeT7nnnforur, near PhHndriphi0.
TIME proprietor of this establishment Of the nost
healthy and extensive Of iis kind in this country l..
maintaining every regulation calculated CRAFTY the
wishes of parents, promote progress and comfort
Of pupils.
The number ofhoarders being limited sixty it i evil
dent from the following statement Of the classes and the
number of teachers that the scholars have it their power
10 succeed in their studies.
MATHEMATICS.
To this branch Is exclusively attached n Professor wln
teaches from the elements of Arithmetic. the conipa-
lions Of Astronomy, together with bookkeeping and the use
OF the Globes.
GREEK AND LATIN LANGUAGES
To this branch of learning is attached Professor. The
students divided into three classes. and enabled
admitted Mt any University either IN The fTsshan the
Sophomore, Jrnior class.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE.
To this department attached two Professors. The
students divided into four classes according to their
bilte>, and taught Writing Reading, Elocuon Gram
mar, Composition, Geography, and History.
FRENCH LANGUAGE.
The division, the aitanments mentioned in
the above paragraph applicable this branch of learn
ing, TO which two Professors equally attached.
Terms-For boarding. and the above tuition. including
washing aud mending-~250 yearly.
Entrance doiirs-HJe taught and paid Sepaynfef
Spanish Drawing, Dancing each 10 dollars per quarter
Music, I8d Olars per do.
For further particulars please to apply to
r. +. BLoNDIN CONSTANT.
hprl
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FORFY DOLLARS RTIy nm

A DS' pNDED from the subscriber Il, Ciuf,r,I co,,,,,
N North Carolina about the last av March last on ~
Wak 10 "eorga Two negroes mulaO fellow about tyen-
cse tsa!ah-w, very bushv head hair and brS been
"ouo u; one Z" Ms hands or wrists by the DISCHARGE
gun AID also wound in The body VIII, knira amT =, -
IN one Of his hips received in taxing h halifax county
virginia when absconden before some time in Decern
Der last is also stated that said fellow ran read, ais
nuIaio woman; his wife nv the OF MIILY abou,
h same age, ssS negroes purchased Jobn Wool,
o'k in or near Baltimore rud brought tn Augusta and sold
To me IN August las;apd aiming make their yny ncL
To Baltimore and also have endeavorpd 90 pass ne & rc
sons o color 1t probable they will change their naes
as they were unprecedented nv the aforesaid Inc
Sad negroes each had on when they aSconded nar II
handcuhs and collar the above will be given to
any person apprehendug securing ironing said neroes
Their. AI Nv a S,nI"1 :, III 49,,
MAY g. ., iD'
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April 10.
FOR SALE,

Or Lease for Term Of Years,
rT1IAr well known estate called Rail EY'S COAL FITS.
containing los acres Of land, living in the county of
Chesterfield and state OF Virginia Bucking CHAM road
and 1T the termination Of the turnpike miles from
the city "t Richmond This has long the
cupancy OF Major Harry ieh deceased from its great
body, and superior quality, has gained reputation over
every other coal mine the continent.
ANY person or persons disposed purchase lease said
estate VIII find one Of the proprelors, agent in the
neighboriood ofe premises the uu,il the
last ut August next In Of sale, pant of the money
liberal credit. 800 "
II The editors OF he Baltimore Patriot Philadelphia De-
nocratc Press and New York Commercial Advertisers
requested pubshthc twice week ill the 81 of
August next and immediately after their accounts
this Office for payment.
March s. ot,S
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TEN DOLLARS REWARD

p ANYWAY from the subscriber tho first Of .rr
IVA negro nan named ilM aims James Harris. lie
ohes high Had or when he awnyn brown Goa, and
hght colored p'ntaoonsi and also carried some others
which recollecPd lie has sister n, Pi-bmonI ~
Mr. andoph and probable he is lurking about tcrc
and will attempt 10 pass for free frwarn MI no.
sons from harboring CARRYING away slave under rho
penalty OF the law. will give the above reward 10
person who will deliver him in Cumberland roury ~
to Mr. Jennings Of Gainesville Cumberland AMI ALI r.rcs
sary expenses paid or lodge him in Jail hat Get him
gain JESSE p.REEp
nv 49,
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DRAWING ACADEMY.

WYE subscriber bf e leave 10 inform his friends and ,
public that he VIII commence giving lessons in Draw
ng IN Miniature, on Canva Landscape Painting on the.
I'D inst a. his Draw ing Academy under the gonrdin
House OF Nv r. Mckim, above the Virginia iJanks-rbose
her interest u apply possible. Terms Of tuition
IN Drawing, Ten Dollars quarter paid in advance
PORTRAITS IN Oh or Miniature, will be executed in the
ne.tesi manner aud al The lowest prices.
April 20. L. PADUAsA.
The bearer, Mr. Lewis Paduani for rniter more tlrr
three months, has been itstrucng my sons in draw.
ing IN winch time the progress Of hes not onv
been satisfactory, hut extremely gratifying 10 me. NJ,
faduan IS almost stranger in this place. and had never
seen him till I entered my son with bo, as n pupil la,
since that period he has appeared to conduct himself Ii
an ORDERLY and good mainland most sincpfely wish him
much prosperity in pursuing his professional regret ex
longer here; as wished to have continued receive
ms INSTRUCTIONS IN drawing. J, ROBINSON.
Richmond, Nov. 7, 1921.
agree with Mr. Robinson that Mr. Lewis Paduani ha.
conducted himself with great proprety during three month
ne has instructed daughter IN drawing, was
pleased with the Improvement she made whil.i under m
tuition las UuoVVN
Richmond, 18Th Nov. 1921.
Since Mr. Paduani has been resident If this place
have had the pleasure Of intimate acquaintance ni
biH and do hereby affirm. that general department
such That entities him 10 the respect all with whom q,
ture which is executed in The neates manners aud vout
ecomnlend gentleman who wishes 10 have his rortr
ken TO Dir Padusn, who is perfectly worthy of heir PAT
ronage. ROBT BEAT r.
Fredericksburg april ie2a
have been acquainted with Mr.. Paduani since he Ia
him worthy Of the respect and esteem NJ any ono he la
taken my miniature portrait which is admirably done h
has taken several and has happily been cry striking in
pricty recommend Mr.. Paduari
Fredericksburg, May 8. mS~st
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NOTICF

X uNAWAf from the subscriber the 9TH inst at his
Plantation IN Chesterfield county the Courthouse,
avery hkey negro man named BOB. he is of COM
piexon tamos black, about six feet high, we'll made
u eye but dull counlcnance and about IS years old
mere rs no marks recolectedhe had when he
made ms ciopement suit of negro cotton-I is believed
na ne VIII endcavour To get board of for
the purpose Of making his escape from this part of the conn
Try Owners of vessels therefore orwarned from har
boring MN will give liberal reward any person who
witnke him M, bring him lodge him in jail
SO That get him again. besides paying all reasonable
April 26. tts-s,T