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Liberty advocate., 1841-09-09
EARLY PIETY.

How delightful it is to see young per-
son lmbued with the spirit of piety 1t is
far more to be desired than wealth, beau-
~, finished education, health, and all
olher things which can be desired la-
deed it embraces all these blessings, and
infinitely more, it hath the promise OF
lie that now is, and that which is to come,
1t hath at present value which not the
wealth OF world could buy, and the sure
lItIe of revision exceeding the collected
riches Of the univerSe-lhe everlasting
favor and love OF God,
Could the young be fully apprlsed OF
the eslimaOle treasure within their grasp,
which awaits and even courts their nc.
ceptance, could they be fully convinced
of the folly, as well as Of The danger Of
delay, could they know how hollow and
deceptive are the promises Of ths world,
and nov happy the years OF Childhood
and youth might be made, under the ms
nuence Of love to Col; the CONSCIOUSNESS
OF pardoned sin, aud a bllsstul hope OF
everlasting glory would they wish TO
grow up il unb5llei, hardness OF henft,
and orIdiy pleasure ! they do not know
they cannot kaow the extent OF the loss
they are making. olth risk they are run
ming. Its Tor parents, for teachers, Tor
all who have opportunity TO know the
value of curly plety, to instruct them, ~
And this instruction must be IN oil re-
peated precept, and pure consistent exam
IpIe.
Is not this duty too much neglected even
by pious parents How many are living
from morning I'll night in seeking tenn
pora bIessngs for their children, while
their spiritual interests are almost whol,
y neglected /! Do parents bear IN mind
that they have a duly to perform to the
souls of their children as constant as that
OF feeding and clothing them That their
weak and wayward minds need to be
nourished day by day with the truth oil
Gods word There IS perhaps, no duly
which calls for equal watchluIness and as
siluily, or which when faithfully perform
cd, meets a richer re ward. Parents ought
10 feel that any thing with proprleiy Do
sacrificed TO thr a.'anmsnto ol ms great
object the establishment OF thor ch'llren
in the paths oil p,ely and holiness. They
have every encouragement wh'ch lhey
could desire, aud all they neet Is 10 nave
their own hearts deeply Imbuei with the
love Of Christ, untel with slrong ac'IVe
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popes bloom and distIl their suporfc
dews on my closed eyeids, reveI in
the courts of the blsest--like poet, |
seem to be suspended, in an ideal balloon,
midway between an Eden below and
Paradise above, until the morning lands
me on the barren cliffs Of terra frna---
Since the beloved partner ofmy bosom has
depared, her side of the bed contains a
bundle of nettles bound together by a
wreath ofcypress--but for all that sleep,
as sound as a log because my accounts
are all square. am TOO old my friends
to do utices 10 the last verse Of my text
suffice it TO say, it is beautiful, truthful,
sublime and pathetic. And now, in con.
clusion, let me tell you, that our nights
repose depends upon our conduct through
the day, so does the sleep Of death upon
our actions through life. If we 90 ac-
cording TO HoyIe through the day OeX-
istence, we shall be best with rapturous
dreams when we fall asleep in the cradle
of the grave, never more TO wake TO trou'
bic, care and sorrow. So mote i be
Liberty advocate., 1841-09-09

The InllurnCe oi the mother OF Wash>
ngon on the tuure character of her
sons. has often ben happily illustrated
by incidents in his boyhood, Harrison
now is ito be added to e list Of great men
whose character has beea early moulded
by mothers mage influence. The io-
lowing eeauiIuI anecdo'e, 50 eloquently
told is from Prof. Goddard's Address be-
fore the council and Citizens Of Provi-
denCe,
"The voice of tile people summoned
him from retirement which he had sup.
posed was to continue for the resilu3 Of
his lie, to i,l the oii:e Of President
His Journey from Ohio 10 Washington will
not soon be forgotten. Without the pomp
ola triumph, it had more than the hon
orS ol triumph. Al The waysde and at
the place OF C0ncoarSe-in city or in ham.
et--on mountain or in valley, the people
without distinction Of az, sex, color, or
condition, pressed upon him with their
hearts IN lholr hands, to bid him welcome.
Arrived at the sea. Of government, like
true son OF Virginia, he yearn9d to re-
visit, once more, his native land. Thoughts
of other years, OF ties now broken, bl,
well remembered still, came thronging q
around him and, before he entered upon
the du,ieS Ct Office, he yielded to his at
Iectionate ,insticts, and went to see Vir>
ginla. lie went to look once more at the
Old family mansion, 10 survey lis anceS-
trai halls, to sit, again, under the shade
of those putrimonlal trees, beneath which
he had frolicked IN boy hood-lo live over
again in memory, the days when his ia"
ther$ was alive, and his children; were
about hm-aud, yet more 10 fill his sPlr.
It with most gracious Influences, by re.
collections OF that mother who was wont
TO pray for him, and who taught him how
10 pray In that mothers chamber,
where he was born, aud where he had
often kneeed beside her, while she earn.
estly implored the blessings of heaven
On his future life, he penned that remark
able passage IN his inaugural address, IN
which he expresses his profound rever-
.ence for the christian religion, How
beautiful The picture here presented tc
our view The child Of many prayer
has become. grey haired statesman, anc
is about 10 be clothed with The seiectes
honor which a nation confer. With thot's
saddcned by an,icipa,ions Of the cares
aud possibilities Of office, he turns to
the image Of his sainled mother, and on
that spot from which her voice of sup,
PIlcatlon had gone up 10 the mercy seat
lor HIM, he bears his testimony 10 the
value OF that religion which was ner hope
in death, and which, it is not to much to
say, was his J"
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MISC L LII A " EO US.
Extract from the Paten, Sermons.
BY DOW, JR.
0 N S L E T. P

My beloved brethren in a good cause
| am ready TO exclam with the man who
rode on Don Quixote's fool of an ass -
Eternal blessings on the man who first
inventented sleep 1t coVereth one all
over like blanket. Yes, my friends it
does all that but then the mantle that
sleep throws over the bod y, is not always
comfortable one, by long shot some-
times it is woven in the loom Of wrelChcd-
ness, with warp of brlar bushes, and q
filling of card teeth Sometimes lis tex
ture is so thin as 20 afford but poor pro-
lection 10 frost bitten dreams-and some
times it is as smooth as satin, soft as
down, and comfortable as a tootstove. Ii
you have behave ungramalIcalIy through
the day, you must Just prepare yourself
for tattered rug 10 sleep under at night
There is no "baImy Sleep for those
who act dishonesty, live immorralIy vote
spruriously, shave closely, Judge rashly,
condemn instantly, lounge lazIy, IoaL Id
ly, and, in short, do wickedly, anv shape
The man who backbItes his neIghbor, de-
ceives his friends, speaks i'll of married
women, runs down the girls, throws a
quid Of tobacco into the contribution box,
and takes penny out TO buy more, and
who cares not a snap for God, man nor
devil say my hearers, such man ne
vcr ought TO sleep in peace, and he never
will. Let him retire to his cattail couch,
when sable night has empiied her soot-
bag upon one half Of this terraqueous
globe-when the iron tongue of midnight
bids the witches slraddle their broomStlcks
and the demons of darkness start from
their cells--when his spree is over AMI
he seeks for repose-und what my friends
await him their Bed bugs mosquitoes
and the mig ht mare Yes, amid ali these
troubles, he will lay down his guilty cars
case--turn over--turn under--turn every
way, in trying to coax sleep to his bed
side but she won't do 1.-THE will fall in,
to sno6ze but the load on his conscince
will cause him to groan in distress, while
the skeleton OF a night mare looks in at
his window, and gives horse laugh al
his misery. Poor man--yoa can't sleep
under that budget Of guilt.
Now, my dear hearers, look at the
man who goes to bed with sense Of hav.
ing done his daty 10 his Maker, his neigh
Dor and himself. lie falls calmly asleep
in the arms of Somnus who beckons his
messenger Morpheus 10 come, while rea-
son sIumbers, and guides his wandering
fancy over that bisSlu worlds OF dreams.
where earth-born care is ever known to
enter. lfhe is a lover his dearest angel
is by his side, journeyng with him thro'
shady groves and eIysan ficlds--ll he is
a business man, the banks all pay specie,
and discount lreeIy-if he is a lawyer, his
clients are all wealthy and chOck full OF
suits--if he is a preacher, like myself, his
sheep yield good ieeces, and are content
with such salt as they can got. 0, it is u
blessed thing to lie down at night, with a
light stomach and u lighter conscience
You ought to see me sleep sometimes -
the way take 1t easy is a caution to
children! with the bleoched night cap that
time has lent me, lay my head upon a
downy pillow, while over il the lovelie>t
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faith, in the promise Of God, 10 go for,
ward in this work with comfort and sue
cess.
When piety in early minds,
Like tender buds, begins to shoot,
Eguards the plants from threatening winds
And ripens blossoms into fruit.
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the dark suriaccseen Through openings
IN this atmosPhge. The solar lnhab-
lanls must have organization different
from ours : a human being weighing on
terra tirma, 10 punds, would weigh on
the solar orb mor than two tons, weight
sufficient 10 crushhlm.
STEPHANUL.
Philadelphia, Jhe 1911.
Liberty advocate., 1841-09-09

The excellent remarks are from the
weekly American Sentinel, decidedly the
best and most valuable weekly paper pub,
llshed in Philadelphia: .......
The rising generation will soon hold
our places. We are one by one stepping
across the confines Of time. The school
boy witF his satcheI and the smiling lltLIe
girl, that passes by US With her open book,
completing her task by the way side, 1T
lie dreams that they are 10 be in turn the
great pillars Of the country. As we are
destined to leave this goudIy heritage be
hind US, we should resolve TO place II in
competent hands. .......
Under our own eyes how wonderfully
has the world changed. We no longer
ask for the speed OF the bIooded racer to
bear our important dispatches from city
TO city. We have drawn the heretofore
remote parts of our country into near
neighborhood. Cities may be said to
sleep beside one another. The news that
alarus the one, is borne almost as swift.
ly as lightning to waken the other. And
yet we are only at the dawn ol the day
OF knowelIe. Tne great Multiplication
o! human minds Sparks from the Deity
will open Us myrlads Of secrets, that lie
now almost upon the verge Of discovery.
The richer the vein 0L education, the dee.
per ia all probability viii be the research
OF the coming generation. We should,
therefore open the schoolhouse every
where. No child should refuse seat
lor the poor excuse Of the want uf room,
Build schools and churches, aud you will
require lever JuIls. In our day we may
be said 10 concentrate existence, aud Gu
JOY more Of II than any OF our long lived
lurelatherS. That is no true standard
that measures mans lie by the number
Of years he has tarrled upon earth. =
Tho lust less is the amount ol mental nap
plness That one may experience 10
whole lite. A man may doze away TO-
dousIy extended existence with llltIe or
no thot Osyonl the brute that p9rIsh'th'
While another who looks up anl looks
througn' the great secrets OF nature, ana
duly contemplates the wonder working
hand of wonderful Providence, may
Iorm single thought find a perennial
source Of pleasure. If, threiore, we can
extend our existence by embelishIng ana
improving our minds, it becomes US TO
Liberty advocate., 1841-09-09
HAM. MCKNIGHT, EDITOR.
= o Il Il II Y.
Hence Poetrg egaltS

Her voice to ages; and informs the page
With music, image, sentiment and thought,
NeUer to dic' the treasures Of mankind!
Their highest honor, and their trueSt joy"
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yt,esssz
5a b,nuDt f.fair one, when around
lAS.M lrds singing;
Aug 10 l84l : a. fll I'll" the l fragrant gF'O"a'
NEW 4 4 he brook sde bank and grove,
- u blossoms laden,
M MI VII IN beauty, breathe OF love-
o CASKS Can, timid maiden.
-. when with rosy blush,
~ GoSAsF INNER is sinking,
xtp hesS y on rls that softly gush
$50 BbI's NJ .ror,nr, aint'r.
oo Do' ireSh .gG bows that knit the ower,
49, ""'''.'''' Ii2At ghams stealing,
v ~ .''b 70 lpr till the gentle hour,
v Wakes gentlef feeling
! Wooh>q when auumnal dyes
\ TinGa lie woody mountains;
, When tue dropping ioiluge lies
Y In the half choaked fountain:
BY the scene that tells how fast
Youth is passing over,
Warn her ere her bloom s past
~ To secure her lover
Woo her when the north winds call
At the lattice nightly
When within the cheerful hall
Blaze the aggots brightly:
While the wintry tempest round
Sweeps the landscape hoary,
Sweeter in her ear shall sound
Loves delightful story.
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ApfM Cains.rophe.-We have to record,

AwfM Cainsrophe.-We have TO record,
another dreadful catastrophe by fire and
, flood. The steamboat Erie, employed as
packet between Buffalo, n Y. and Chi
gago. ILL.,, was destroyed by fire on the
N9th, instant, by which disaster, upwards OF
one hundred and seventy lives were lost
I'VE copy the following particulars from
the New York papers
Dreadful Accident. We have this af-
ternoon TO record another disaster by fire
on lake Erie, oy which, so far as accounts
have reached US, upwards of one hun
dred aud seventy lives have been lost, by
the destruction OF the elegant steamer
Erie by fire.
The Erle, one Of Reeds best boats, has
been completely rehued, painted, etc, by
the Preslue Isle people, and put for the
present un the Chicago line--she left this
afternoon with large invoice Of dry
goods aud hardware. The Erie never
looked better than at present.
The above paragraph is all we have
in print For the following we are indebi,
ed TO private sources.
Seth Grosnoyer, Esq, of this, city re-
ceived letter this morning from Il, K
Sey ymour, Esq, Of Buffalo, on The on,sld de
OF which is the following endorsement
TUESDAY, 8 4. NJ, steamboat Erie
was burned last night, neal Silver Creek,
aud only q out Of 200 saved. Captain
Titus is here" "
Passengers who arrived in the city this
morning state that the accident was caus'
ed by the bursting OF a carboy OF vltrIoI
which had been shipped as part OF the
baggage of some painters, who were on
Their way TO paint steamboat.
When the Erie left Buffalo II was blow
ing a fresh gale and it is added that Capt
Titus her commander was averse TO leav-
ing port, but the De Witt Clinton having
departed, it is believed he was influenced
Thereby and after waiting two hours, go
his boat under way and proceeded up III;
Lake.
About 7 O'Clock the carboy burst, an
set fire TO the baggage, and in lew mo
ments, being tanned by the strong breez
which was then blowing, the boat wa
enveIoped in flames.
In the desperate state in which the pas
sengers were placed, they had only tn
alternative OF being burned to death
jumping overheard, meeting death IN an
ther form, each graspIng at any thin
tney could lay hold OF to support them
the water. Those who were saved wer
picked up by the De Wiu Clinton, wh'c
had put into Dunkrk, some len or hI;eei
miles up The lake, and which seeing tn
h,e haslened to the relief ollhe sufferers
We believe that the boat, when the
fire was irst disco vered, was about twen
ty.hye miles from Buffalo. The Eru
was one Of the best boats on the lake, AM
Captain Titus a very popular comman
der
1t is reported that one half OF the nun
ber lost were forward deck passengers,
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HOW AND WHEN TO WOO.

by W. C. BRYANT,
Dost thou idly ask to hear
At what gentle seasons
Nymphs relent when lovers near
Press the tenderest passions ?
All, they give their faith too oft,
To the careless wooer
Maiden's hearts are always soft
Would that mems were truer.
Liberty advocate., 1841-09-09
VOLUME 6.---NUMBER 6 ~.

open he.touniains OF intelligence to the
young, that they may gather up all the
knowledge we have, aud start well aquip>
ped on their exploring voyage OF the
mighty future tceming with great c.
vents
We think our fathers fools so wise We grow,
No doubt our User sons will think US So
Liberty advocate., 1841-09-09
HARRISOE'S MOTHER.

Philadelphia, Jilc 1871.
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REPRESENTATIVES,

Rrsu-r. \. Hackieman and w. e. Robinson,
wings.
VIco-Wm. Wines. dem. and John Hodges,
wing.
CLARK-Thomas j Henly and j. 5. simonscn,
democrats.
wAsHINGroN-H. c. Monroe and Ed. Scagg,
democrats
MARroS-Israel Harding. wing, and Wm j.
Brown, dem.
FArErrE-Wilson Thompson, dem. and Miner
Meeker. wing.
HENRy-Joel Reed and Robert VI. Cooper,
wings.
WAyNE-Daniel Stratton, Danl. Sinks and VIM.
r. Fouk all wings
DEARBoRs-Ethan Allen Brown. James =. MILF
kin, and James Rand. all democrats.
SnELpy-John Hendricks, DEM
Ksox-John Myers, dem.
SuLLryAs-John W. DAVIS and Justus Davis
democrats.
VrauILLox-John Hoobler, dem.
CLIsros-Martin H. Saylor, dem.
CanEoLL-A. l.. Robinson, dem.
NoraAs-Francis \. Matheny, dem.
Jon,sos-James Ritchey. dem.
JAcssos-Ezekiel L.. Dunbar dem.
KlrLr,-IIenry J. Bowers, wing.
DsoArua-James Saunders, Wing.
CAss-s. ID Grover. wing.
UrsDsaas-Wm. Townsend, wing.
Dsi.wAss-G. &. Gilbert. wing.
RA.DoLrn- Robert Butler, dem.
Usros-Jefemiab l.. W illiamson and Daniel og
den. whigs.
GRrrss-J + O'keall, dem.
OwE~-MsftiH Snoddys dem.
PurSam-Geofge Peafcy, Jf. and Alfred Hutton
democrats.
FouxraIS-Edward A. flanagan, dem.
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Boos-John Chrisinan. dem.
BARTHoLoarw-TGnIs Quick. wing.
LAwREscE--R. G.. Noryell, dem. and ]. J Bar.
nett. whg.
MosRoE d BRowS-wills 4. German, dem.
MlpisoS-Thomas McAlister. dem.
HAScocK-Jos. Chapman, dem. and James L.
Foley, wing.
PAnEE-Jcptha Carigus dem. aud Plat, Frink,
wing.
JrFrrRsos-A Lawrence. dem. Joseph C. Mar.
shall, wing and Samuel Goodenow, wing.
Fa.NKLiS-t;eorge G. Shoupe and John L.
Cooley, democrats.
L,roRrE-John II. Bradley, wing. and Joseph
W Chapman. dem.
ORANGE-iIenry Single, dem.
WARRIcK-Christopher &. Graham, dem
NANpERBURGH-AmosC Clark, wing.
CLAy-francis u. Yoeum, dem.
JFsSrNos-James Goodhue. wing.
FLoYD--John > Davis, wing.
ELKHART-Willlam Mitchell. dem.
Sr. JosEPH-John ID. Defrces, whig.
PosEy-Azra Lee. wing.
MARSHALL " FULToN- Reynolds, wing
ADAMS q JAy-Morrison Iiulou. dem.
MoNTGoMERy-John Nelson. and Ii. +. Shook
democrats. and John Barnett, wing.
TIPrEcANoE-E.izur Demlng and James Il. Ellis
wings.
swIrzrRLAND-Samucl Howard, wing.
GIBsoN-Joseph Devin, wing.
PIKE White dem.
DuBoIs-Dr. Poulson, dem.
DavTEss-R. n. Clements, dem.
ALLEx-M. ). Wines, dem.
GRAsr-James >. Shively. dem.
HuNTINGTos &c.-i.lias Murray, wing.
MIAMI q WABAsn-Deal X. Bearss whig.
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THE OBJECT OF THE DEMOCRACY.

The object of the Hoosier Democracy, or the De-
mocratic party of the State of Indiana, is. REFORM
IN OUR STATE AFFAIRS. This embraces n reform
of improvident expenditure of money; equal
laws and equal privileges; to reduce the host OF
State officers now iattenng upon the labor of the
people reduce the salaries of all State officers to
a reasonable equivalent COR their services; pay
the debts Of the State without suffering her to be.
come bankrupt, and scorn and byeword and to
avoid, as far possible. Direct Tar, with which
the pronigacy Of our federal leaders threaten US.
The object of the federal party is, to pcrpctuate
the abuses they have commcnced to plunge the
State still further into debt to retain their power
TO enable them to continue 10 fleece the people,
whereby they may put money IN their own pock-
cts under the plea of 'saving the honor and credit
OF the State, which they and they alone have sncri-
feed and to administer the government such
istocratc principles, to insure the succession to
their pampered progeny.
Farmers, Mechanics, Laborers, which side will
you choose
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loss, II II intended or intends 20 pay its debts in any
thing but promises; for the people will take any
kind Of money which will pay tta, tshich they Dor.
row,-'pay debts, or buy produce" If this system
Of open-aHdshm curtailment aud suspension con-
tinues, we shall nothing else IN circulation than
the "shin.plaster" trash of repudated banks; aud
in this view, the bank may be justly chargeablc
with f1reing il upon the people.
We knor that the branch at Terre Haute, and
we are informed on inquiry. that the Branches
at Richmond, Lafayette and Nncennes, receive
and pay out Illinois paper without difficulty, or sub
jecting It's holders to be shared. Why, then, can
not this branch do the same fit il good in those
places 1t is good here Or is 1t the object of the
bank to distress the people rs long possible
We wish to be understood 1t is this system of
the banks that we condemn, ard shall continue TO
do so. We 60 for system of banking, that where
men have money to lend, they may do and that
the benefits thus conferred may be, like the show
ors of heaven, the grace OF God. showered alike
upon all. But lille life holds it's empire. may our
hand become pasled, and our eve dim, before we
Will cease to raise humble voice against the
present. ak.borrocing, corrupt oad unjust system.
GRANcER's FEDERAL PosrMAsrERs-Th post
master u Lynn, Mass, lately appointed in place Of
an honest man, has had u complaint lodged against
him before the United States District Attorney,
charging hlm wha breaking open letter rcceired al
has e6icc, directed 10 another person. lie has ac-
knowledged his guilt, but says he was induced TO do
so by the posin,an, and that he was ignorant
of the illegally Of such an act And this same
postmaster. an ex-senator, made oaih that lie would
perform his duties faHhJithy aud according 10 lau
How far he has done So the public Judge.
Drafts 20 heavy amount have also been stolen.
DRAFTS SToLEN.-A letter has been received by
the Postmaster in this city from the Postmaster in
Philadelphia, dated July u. which states that two
drafts on the L. =. Mint at phladcp hia, drawn by
the Treasurer of the United States in favor OF
Thomas Hayes, Esq, Navy Agent, one, No. 1851.
issued 18th inst for $3.50, the other, No. 1852,
issued lith inst Tor sio11@ ere mailed on the 18th
at Washington and have not been received.
1t is supposed the letter containing them has been
distracted from the mail. As payment has been
stopped, brokers are cautioned against purchasing
the
People must be cautions how they make heavy
remittanccs by mail.
We observe moreover general complaint b: the
papers on both sides, Of the disarrangement Of the
mails. Never since the foundation of the Govern
ment, have they been in great confusion at
present Several wing papers, and among them the
Boston Courier. openly denounces Granger. the p.
W. General, being totally disqualified for the sta
ton.
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HUZZA, HUZZA, HUZZA, BOYS.

The FEDERAL LoAN-NO BIDDERS Il CLIO
RY The Philadelphia Spirit of the Times says
The loan of Sl2 goo 600 for a national debit au
thorized ty Cong he's already been put into mar
ket here. The brokers have charge of 1t. and
matter Of course, few honest people disposed &c
treat with them for 1t. The "widows and the or
phans' have been Sanmoaed once by these crea.
lures, and viii not trust them with the remnant q
their 'little stores The consequence is, thai
there are no bidders, and the whole scheme is like
ly to prove failure. Is this the restoration o
confidence -