Litchfield enquirer., 1841-12-09

ofthe German Seminary. In April 1s34x ! accepted a call from the Evangelical Lu- theran Congregation in CirclevilIe, and took charge thereof, where | have ever since resided.
 Until the 31st day of last month, I had obtained no knowledge of either of my brothers excepting John, when, to my great surprise and joy, MT. Joseph Waltmire pre- sented, and identified himself as my broth- CT. The loss of my true name has proba- bly, prevented our discovering each other at an earlier period. This change ofname is left to con lecture, but we suppose may be accounted for in this manner |: The name of my uncle who, with his whole family, di~ ed OH board the vessel as above stated, and who was my mothers brother, was Roof. Those who look me and my brother John into their keeping on our arrival into this country, may have seen that name in the ships register or papers, and may have ta- ken us 10 be the surviving members of that family. Cur extreme youth, and ignorance "t the language, prevented us from putting them right. My brother, who is now here, was older, and of sufficient age to preserve his pane. I also learn from him that he has discovered and identified our youngest brother.
 l have desire to resume my paternal name, but the great inconvenience which would attend the change, induces me to re- tain the name by which have always been known, since ] could understand the Eng Iisl language. This determination will not. be considered disrespec,ful to the memory of my parents, for it is the name of one of them.
 By the name of Roof was naluraizod: in that name have transacted all my bu- siness by that name l was married in that name received my license to preach | the gospef; in that name I took charge of my congregation and by that name hold ! the title to sny property. To take another [ at this time would be an extremely awk- ward business, both for myself, my family. and my acqnaintances. believe, there- fore, that my course in this matter will be approved by my friends and the public. JOSEPH ANTHONY RooP. Circlevile, Nov. 2, 1s41.
 RELIGION
 What is Religion! Not that which, mo- teor like, shines for brief period, and then fades and disappears. Not that which talks most-prays longcst-assighs deePest-shouts loudest-and reproves with the greatest se- verity. Not that which can reject the wid- ow's petition-the orphans cry. Not that ] which deceives in bargain-deals closely with the poor-wHhholds the just requital of labor-breeds iealousies-alienates friends-embitters enemies-betfays conf- dcnce-promOtes sectarian strife and ren- ders evil for evil. Pure religion and unde- l 1nA boo G.l md HInoT ToN :. visit the fatherless and the widows in their aifliction, and to keep ourselves unspotted from the world.
 Pure religion is a vital principle-a foun. tain of living water springing up in the soul, and cleansing it from the pollutions of sin. A radiance shining into the heart, giv-7. ing it new light, new life, new principles of action, and new modes of action-giving' higher aims, brighter hopes,' and swceter joys. Pure religion tcaches US to love our enemies, to pray for them, and iii all things to render good for evil. It requires us to act on principles of perfect justice. All things whatsoever we would that men should do to us, it teaches asf te do so to- them. To do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before God-Fragments of Time. Going in-"You treat me worse than you do haunch of venison," said a young clerk, Ito his employer, the other day.
 "How so!'' demanded the merchant, with surprise
 Replied the young man--"The venison is taken into your Jamily-I never am"
 "Sup with the young ladies this evening, l if you lilSe," said the merchant, "thcy wilt cai yvu up worse than do venison." | WILL BY AND BY." | Bounds /! sir, you may us well swear you will never do it Pm out of all patience with these 'by and by folks. 'One hour of the present tense is worth n week in the future.'
 Why l know a bachelor as well calcua-' ted for matrimonial felicity as every virtue. and every accomplishment can render him i; but he has been putting off the happy tine from one year to another, always resolving that he would marry by and by'-and by and by'-iill the best ten years of his life are gone, and he is still 're- resolving and fear will die the same.'
 He that would gather the roses of matri- mony should wed in the May of life. Ifyou wish only the withered leaves and the thorns, why, poor Robert says, put it otftiil Septem- Der. 'Procrastination is the thief of time' l l made visit last winter to see my friend Jeremy Careless. When we put our horses in the stable, he took me to his barn floor to see some white wheat he had just thrash- ed. Fobseryed to him that one of the boards of ffe barn, was near falling, aud he had better nail it. T will by and by said he,. Things about the farm booked a little as tho