The Arkansas advocate., 1831-02-16

Ife mother of Gen. Gycone-- Among the many ladies who distinguished themselves. for tber patriotism, charity, aud other good qualities, in our Revolution, there Is oGe whose name oupht nos to be forgotten, and who, in my opinion. is eqaalln merit to any that nourished in our coufl- try, and they were maly at that time. About the commencement of our Revolution and as soon as II was aseertained that Nathaniel 0fecne, afterwards Gen. Greene, intended to Join our army, in defence of his country, q depu- tatlon oi Friends, (commonly called Quakers. and to whose society he then belonged.} } by order ol thelF Meeting, waited on him to cndeayor to dlssaade hlm from it, and after listening to all ihelf arguments on the subject, he informed them that lie eit an irresistible propensity. not ope Sotoyer, from joining his bretherl in arms. s.e thanked them for the interest they had ta- kenln hs welfare; but he could not cen,t,1s will, thelr request When the deputation took an aiiectlonate leave. and left him, his mother. who had been listening, with all theanxiety of a fond parent,usedher best endeavors to prevail on him to stay at home, when he told her it spas snnos- ss6ie. After pause, shc burst into tears, with this remarkable observation-"W Nathaniel. fl thee must go, tits possible that may hear of thy death, and # t is will that 1t sIrii so happen, hope shall net have the modification toheaf oitfee being gwonndedinthe back Com- mentls Heedless--a Spartan mother could not have said more; but Mrs. Greene stands pre-em- inently superior to the mothers of antiquity, as her education was so diilcrent--she seos bred q Chsiston.
 Etc Iyrolese Gri.-During conflict at the farm of Raineshoi, in the TyroIese war. in Is09. q young woman whoresideda at the house. brought out small cask of wine to encourage and re- fresh the peasants. and had advanced to inc scene Of action, regardless of the tremendous ilre oi the Bayarians, with the eask upon her head, when bullet struck it, and compelled her folet it go. Undaunted hy this accident. she hastened to repair the mischief, by placing her thumb to the orifce caused by theball, ard en- coufagcd those nearest her tc rclreshtI.enseiYes qaleklytliat she might not remainin her danger oes situation, and suffer for 'ae, generosity. 4 .Hunlfce,a .4ct.-Mr. BIoodeood. the Mayor of Albany, commenced his official duties. m New Years day, by throwing open the doors of the Debtors Prison, and letting tse captiyes go free! The Mayor himself, paid tile debts for which the inmates were immured. This was a l generous and noble act. With q few such ex- amples, the Legislature will mol hesitate ta ahsl ish Imprisonment for debt.
 l UA',a 7saperaaees-- Some of the advocates of entire o6stiaence (which they improperly cal. tenspero'scc,I says that the natural drink of man
 IS water, ergo, he ought never to use any other. By parity ofreasoning says the Boston Com mcntator justly, ssa man should never wear slirt, because his natural garmentis is his naked hide en-5N. r. Constellation.
 .'i0rfoiity anpong Peusioners.--Is appears by report from the Pension Office, that the list of onlted States pensioners has been diminished during tbe past year by fbe death of 457 Of these 93 helopecdto this State, and 5G to Mas Isachusetts- Mad