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METHODIST CONFERENCE IN NEW
JERSEY

This body closed it's session on Thursday last, hav-
ing been together since "Wednesday of last week The
subject Of Manning Forces returning for Congress, last
year. was brought up The Rev gentleman frankly
declared with expressions Of his sincere regret that he
should not have accepted the nomination., had he been
aware, at The time, that rule existed dscounenancng
such conduct.
The letters written during the contest, by Mr. F to
the Methodist clegymen censured by some as cleo
pioneering circulars Mr. f explained that his object in
writing them Justify his conduct to his brethren in
the ministry, aud this explanation received by tho
Conference, as satisfactory.
Dissatisfaction was also expressed on the other
hand with the clergyman who wrote last fall the ar
tice against Mr. Forces election. under the signature
of "A Member Of the New Jersey Conference" This
gentleman answered that he had written the article under
sense of duty lie had thought il right at the time
had he yet tina, he had been in error. He,
therefore, could not acknowledge that he had done
wrong Upon this statement, the Conference passed
his character" Mr. +. voting in the affirmative
A resolution was passed the last morning, declaring
that any clergyman who should hereafter become a cam
ddae for the Legislature Congress. would receive
the general dsapprohaon Of The Conference, MIR.
Force voted for This resolution We take pleasure in
saving that Mr. F's, department throughout these pro-
ceedlngs was worthy Of Christian --Stafe Gasette.
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MR. WEBSTER.

In noticing the intended visit Of this gentleman to
Europe, the Boston Patriot says-It is understood that
Mr. Webster will embark in the Liverpool, aud the
CRATIC is great and general, that eminenty
distinguished should he and appreciated abroad.
he must he aud especially in England We consider his
visit TO England and especially at this very interesting
period, highly calculated to strengthen aud cement
the ties which bud the two natons-and b, his inter-
course with the statesmen the other side he will do
much TO give right apprehension OF our country and
its institutions. and 10 disseminate among them the
light and experience of life devoted TO the consdera
lion OF great public objects Who that reads his print
ed works but must he struck with the wisdom, ssgacty
and profoundncss Of his principles, and the extent and
comprehensveness and practical bearing Of his views.
Mr. Webster is fully possessed o. the immense i'm
porsnce to the world Of The preservation Of peace, and
fee intercourse among the nations, and Of the union
and harmony Of these States, and OF the gradual but
certain progress which is making in The knowledge and
application Of principles, moral, political and physical,
which work together TO ameorate and elevate the con-
dition Of mankind and he has done much for the adj
vancemcnt Of these great objects. We hail therefore
the occasion which will bring this highly gifted person
in contact with those minds which have influence IN
the direction Of the affairs If the other hemisphere
Our best wishes will accompany him, and every Ameri-
will feel proud that either officially nnotcialy,
the country will he represented abroad by one Of the
first Of her citizens. ..
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SILK IA TURKEY.
rHoA cnE,vrn's LErrERs

FROM cHEtvERs LETTERS.
Broosa is famous for Is manufactures OF silk. ard its
plans covered sith plantations OF mubenies
The splendid stufs manufactured in this city are oil
woven in single looms by the hand. in little narrow
cells just big enough oi the TO pass between his
loom and the walls. We entered cell belonging to
respectable Armenian he vas ut work with his little
hoy, fixing his web continue the slow production OF
rich figure, mingled will threads Of gold An Armenian
New Testament lay upon the table, together with
book Of history ard book Of National superstition.
ont Of which the AHnenisns accustomed 10 read
portions for recovery from sickness. few years ago
the silk trade In Brooss employed upwards Of 700 LOOMS
manufacturing annually 10000 pieces Of silk stutfs,
most Of which disposed Of IN Conslaniinople,
smyrna and Egypt. and yielded revenue for Broosa
Of more than 5000 600 The Manufacture Of pipes
from peculiar kind Of clay found in the mountains be-
hind Broosa employed also GOO or 700 workmen, and
yielded revenue Of about $4,000. great quantity
Of the pipe bowls being exported to Russia.
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Gov. Ellsworth. Of Connecticut. in his last annual
message makes the following remarks on the violation
Of the Sabbath by Congress-: .*....
Connected with Congress as we are, and feeling its
influence and example, it will not be deemed prcsump-
tuous remark, tand the opinion is by no means
novel one) that its protracied sessions and the spirit
aud manner in which the public business is conducted.
arc not in accordance with the economy, simplicity aud
decorum for which II has been distinguished IL late
appropriation Of the day Of rest and devoton secular
business is disregard Of institution OF divine ap-
pontment, consecated in the affections and hallowed
hv the nsagrs Of large portion Of the citizens of the
United States. The christian religion owes its escn-
aud It's power the Of men, TO the
institution and influence Of the Sabbath Repeal tina,
institution. treat with indifference its observance as
done in the National Convention Of France. and
you ban,sh religion, they did, from the land Let
the say fellow citizens. Is not political power il Is
not extent ofterrory. nor accumulated aeshh: nor
knowcdge. nor science alone which renders people
really great aud truly happy "fhe Most High rueth
N the Kingdom Of men, aud give,h to whotnsocyer he
will"
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Lamtnl Rerenge. years since, gentleman
was very religious and conscientious man. married
one ofihe most III natured and troublesome women
which could be found In the vicinity. This occa-
stoned universal surprise wherever he was known ;
and one Of his neighbors venured 10 ask him The
reasons which governed his choice. He replied,
that having had but little trouble in the world, he was
fearful OF becoming loo much attached 10 things and
sense, and he thought By experiencing some affic-
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world, and that he married such woman as he
thought would accomplish this object.
The best part Of the story is that the wife, hearing
the reasons why he married her, was much Offend
ed and ont of rerenge became Of the most pleas
ant and duiiul wives in he town declaring that
she was moi going 10 be made pack horse 10 carly
her husband 10 heaven. ..
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DOCKS On AGRICULTURE, Gardening HusLar.
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out reference 10 party politics thai, instead Of
Martin Van Burea or Henry Clay making strength
Tor The candi dale lhr candidate makes strength ior
his parv These meetings are KEPT up until Au-
gut, and rs the day Of inal Trial sppros ches, the
(somelines even unto bursting -unliI both parties
are silled into anxious suspense BY The ulling Of
the ballots. The lrtsut d, clsred, the VICTOR mag
unanimously sympafhises with bis defeated compei-
Tor, a kindly wishes him better speed "iwo years
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A MEXICAN EDITION OF MCUi.LOCK'S CON.
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lNO. +. JAMES, Actuary
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