The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-07-29

For, Oh! to dry mothers tears,
Another babe may bloom:
But what remains earth TOR him
Whose last is in the tomb?
To think his child is blest above
To hope their parting BRIEF
These these may soothe-but death alone
Can heal fathers grief
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AN AFFECTING AND REMARKABLE
TALE.-The circumstance itself occurred in the
town of Warrington, and was related there at a
Bible meeting, by gentleman OF respectability
and veracity, connected with the society:
The circumstance was introduced in the follow
wing words:-About three weeks ago two little
bsys decently clothed, the oldest appearing about
thirteen and the younger eleven, called at the
lodging house for Migrants, in this town, for a
nights lodging; the keeper the house Every pro-
perly) took them to the Migrants office to be ex-
amined; and, if proper objects, to be relieved.
The account they gave of themselves was ex-
tremely affecting, and no doubt was entertained of
its truth 1t appears that bat a few weeks had
elapsed since these poor little wanderers had resi-
ded with their parents in London. The typhus
fever however, in one day, carried off both fla
ther and mother, leaving the orphans i'll wide
world, without home or without friends. Imme-
diately after the last tribute had been paid to
their parents memory, having uncle in Liver
pool, poor and destitute they were, they resell
we'd to go and throw themselves upon his protec-
ton Tired therefore, and faint, they arrived in
this town on their way Two bundles contained
their little all. In the younger boys pocket was
found, neatly covered, and carefully preserved,
Bible The keeper OF the lodging house, address
sing the little boy said, FeYou have neither money
nor meat, will you sell me this Bible' will give
you five shilings for it. seNo," exclaimed he (tbe
tears rolling down his cheeks) seIll starve first"
He then said, EEthere are plenty of books to be
bought besides this why do you love this Bible
SO much?" He replied, ssN0 book has stood my
friend so much as my Bible" SFWhy, what has
your Bible done for your" said he He answer
ed, ''When was little boy, about seven years
of age, became Sunday scholar in London;
through the kind attention of my teacher, soon
learned to read my Bible-this Bible, young as
was, showed me that was sinner, and great
one too; it also pointed to the Saviour, and |
thank God that have found mercy at the hands
of Christ and am not ashamed to confess him
before the world"
To try him still further, six shillings were then
offered him for the Bible. EfNo," said he s'for it
has been my support all the way from London;
hungry and weary, often have l sat down by the
,yay side to read nsy Bible, and have found re-
freshment from it0 Thus did he experience the
consolation of the Psalmist, when he said, e'Thy
comforts had refreshed his soul" He was then
asked, "What will you do when you get to Liver
pool should your Uncle refuse to take you imp
The reply may excite blush in many Christians.
envy Bible to II me said he, 'fwhen my fatherand
mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me
upn The man could go no further, for tears
choaked his utterance, and they both wept togeSh
er. They had, in their pockets, tickets as re-
wards for their gooa conduct from the school to
which they belonged, aNd thankfuness and hui
mility were visible in all their department.
At night these two orphans bent their knees by |
the side of each other, and prayed to their Hca-
a.
the prayers of the poor and destitute, and to Him
who has said, "Call upon me in the day of trou- |
Bile, will deliver thse and thou shalt glorify
me-"
The next morning, therefreshedlitt wander
rose early, dressed themselves for their Jour
ney, and set out for the town OF Liverpool; and
may He who hears the ravens when they cry, |
hear and answer their petition, guide them
through time, and bless them in eternity.
From the Pennsylvania Inquirer of yesterday.
MONEY AND BUSINESS MATTERs.-Our stock
market was exceedingly inactive yesterday, No
sales of United States Bank Girard, either at
the first Board or the second. We heard ohsales
afterwards of the former at 674; being an adj |
vance of II per cent. since Saturday, and Of the
latter at 80. Rumors OF an utterly unfcunded
nature have been in circulation at New York, in
relation to the United States Bank, and doubtless
for stock-jcbbing purposes. A panic was thus
close of last week. WE it mentioned that
the Bank will be ready to resume specie pay
ments even before the 18th of January. Should
this prove true, confidence will speedily revive.
The New York Express STATES that tie bills of
the Bank pass freelyfor all purposes OF trade in
that State.
The same paper says-feThe condition Of the
Morris Canal and Banking Company, still con-
tinues to produce a.considerabe excitement in the
menied circles. By the statement Of this Com
pany, made more than two years ago, it was in
debted over eight millions of dollars, large
portion of which was in bonds now held in Lon
don, the interest on which is no. longer paid
The London creditoss now demand an investiga-
ton, and which will no doubt be given them.
The Company has purchased largely of Michi-
gan and Indiana State Stocks, for which it has
given their bonds.
1t is deeply TO be regretted that there should
be any pause in the transactions of this company.
But in the present condition Of things, it is due
to its creditors that an exhibit should be made
In the direction of the Company there has been,
and still are, gentlemen of the first character =
they will, beyond all doubt, most cheerfully give
to the creditors knowledge Of every transac-
tom
What will the Wings say when they are told
that Mr. Kendall adds thousand to his subscrip-
ton list dailya- Ysginia Refo'n,er
We shall say what we always said, that he,
is the greatest adder in Characterization
SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. John Barclay, very
respectable citizen Of the Northern Liberties
engaged in the wholesale dry goods business in
Third street above Callowhill, in stepping out