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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-07-09

FANCY VEsTINGs.

Il EEN a co have 10y tcontinc received q low more NJ
IN those SUPERIOR FANCY FRoCks, which arc too we'll
Known io need any reconmc nd iion- among which are
French Owe, Bolc, Rifle and Polish Green, and LONDON
Browns
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o B IT u A r Y.
Cavendish. July 10, 184l


DIED, in Cavendish, June 18th, Of the
Typhus Fever, Miss sophronia, Daugh-
ter of Dea. John Adams, aged FL years.
Being blest with pious parents, she early
became the subject of serious impressions,
and while quite young gave evidence of
having passed from death unto life. Soon
after her conversion, she united with the
Bap.is. church in Cavendish, in which
she maintained an unblemished reputation,
as devoted christian. Seldom were the
words set to Mt. Vernon sung on more
appropriate occasion than at her funeral
There was modesty in her department
and mildness and loneliness in her dis
position, which won for her The confidence
and respect Of all her acquaintance.
She was very constant attendant up
on public worship, an active member Of
the Sabbath School, and the Choir, and
her death is sensible loss to the church
and to her afflicted friends. But we trus
our loss is her infinite gain. During heI
sickness she o.ten manifested a great de-
sire 10 depart and "reign with Chris. u
May her mantle fail upon some other per
son. Her funeral sermon was preached
| by her pastor, from John IL: 38. to q
very large and solemn assembly, most o
which followed her to the grave. ..
[Com.
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VOL. XIII. NO. A.

IN the exercise Of it. Several illustrations
of This prof. were furnished in the reform
alton OF the drunkard, oftae profane swear
er, and others contrasting their circum-
stances ofdegradalion and personal wretch.
edness and of misery to their families. in
a state Of ungodliness, with the respect,
and comfort, and happiness immediately
consequent on their reform. In ta:s
world the elevation and responsibility con-
ferred on them by the change, was mani
fest to all. But the profit of godlineSs was
particularly seen in the prevalence of pray
er. The efectual fervent prayer OF
righteous man avaieth much" and Hez-
|eklah, and Daniel, aud other ancient wer-
thies, were mentioned. When Manasseh
turned away from his ungodIiness, how
prevalent was his prayer. Zachariah and
Elizabeth were adduced as lovely exam
pie. His own observation furnished him
with instances in point, and one be men
toned, ola neishbor of his, who was Civ
en- over by her physicians. Her case was
desperate. In these circumstances, a god.
" mother. with female associate, bowed
In prayer at the bedside, and they were
heard, and tho sick woman, on the border
Of the grave, was restored to health.-,
Here, in the most perfect simplicity, he
gave the name of the female and the DIS
ease with which she was afflicted that we
might be satisfied of his testimony, which
producing a smile over the whole assem-
| bly,, wasmost sharply rebuked. The prof
isubleness Of godIiness in the life to come,
was the last particular; and in conclusion,
a solemn appeal was made to sinners on
their circumstances of peril, and the assu-
rance that this would be the last warninp
they could expect from him, and referred
to his great age, which was apparent to
all, IN confirmation Of it. Having finish
ed his last testimony, he left it wiki US
ana sat down, when contribution was
cheerfully given to help sustain him in
his last days. Br, Houston now offered
the concluding prayer, and pronounced
the benediction, and the assembly retired,
we believe, highly gratifed with the inter
esting opportunity. An incident like this
occurs only in the course of several GEN.
turtles. We believe we have given in the
foregoing fair summary ofthe discourse,
though not in the exact order. Want of
room would not admit of our extending it.
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and they must be employed. There is
no excuse, and indeed / should be glad
if even these remarks are uncalled for;
we ought to have been "ready year
ago." Let no time be lost. Souls are
precious. Time is short-and the day OF
God is at hand. What we do mus be
done qaickly-must be done with our
might. Let pastors lay this subject before
their respective churches, and then for
ward the money or goods to brothet G.
p. Grosyener, Worcester. Mass. s. q.
Shipley. No GA. Hanover Street, Bosom,
or Dea: VIM, Tracy, No 1917. Pear St.
N. Y. i.
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Was killed, instantly, in Cavendish,
June 80. by the unexpected discharge of
gun, Roland, son of Mr.. Noadiah Rus
sci, aged H. The father and three older
brothers were in the woods in pursui. Of
crows. They had fallen a tree contain
ing nest of young crows. and having sci
the gun by the side of the butt, were look
ing for them among the branches, when
the gun instantly went off and lodged a
part Of its contents in the breast ofthe boy
-and part passed through the hat o.
the father who stood near him. [Com.
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RELIGIOUS MISCELLANY.
From the BAPTIST Register.

FATHER HARvET-This~ venerable
minister, now in his 10th year, OF whom
particular account was given by Br.
Houston, some two years ago, we had The
privilege of hearing preach in the Baptist
meeting house In Frankfort on Nednes-
day afternoon, the 25l ult. He altogeih-
er surpassed our expectations 10 the dis
course he delivered. In mental as well
as physical strength he IS equally eStraor-
binary. Instead Of finding him helpless
imbecile, we found MIN possessing the
clear exercise of his faculties, and uncom-
mon auicIness and activity in his move
ments. He resides about five miles from
the village OF Frankfort, and the distance
was performed in one-hofse wagon with
out seeming fatigue. On inquiring his
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AGRICUL 7 UR Al.
From the Cullivator.
WHEAT CULTURE IN VERMONT

MEssRs GAYLORD & TucKER.-The
Of my agricultural breth-
rem, their experience and experiments,
compose to me an interesting department
in the Cuitivator. If some OF my expert
ments should be thought worth commu-
nica.ing to the friends of agriculture,
through the columns of the Cultivator,
they are at your service. That my To-
cation may be distinctly understood by
the distant readers of your widely extend
ed publication, / will premise by saying
that | write from the east shore of Lake
Champiain, lat. 40 n. We have small
tract of couatry here that was once noted
for growing fine winter wheat. For thlr'
teen years past it has almost entirely been
destroyed by the weevil, when an attempt
has been made to grow it.
A partial description of the insect, may
here perhaps be interesting TO some o.
your readers. The nit is supposed to Dc
deposited by small fly at the time, OF
soon after. the wheat is in the blow. be.
fore the kernel has attained half its growth
thelinsect. which is of reddish color
and not larger than the point Of fine
needle. may be discovered proving upor
the berry Of the wheat. | have offer
counted forty and upwards about OUT
kernel. When but two or three only are
about the kernel, it will sometimes mature
with but partial injury. The first sea
son this insect made its appearance IN GU
wheat. had thirty acres completely ruin
ed. Since that time have made bu
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DIED, in Cavendish, June 81, Mr.. Dan
iel, SON of Widow Sarah Leland, aged %
years. He experienced religion in the
summer of 1885. and united with the Bap-
list Church in Perkinsville, Of which he
remained an active and useful member
until the fall of 1889, when with his moth
er he removed 10 ProctorsyiIle, where he
lived until his death. He was much es.
reemed by h,s acquaintance aud friends,
as an honest, Industrious, and Cody
youth. He bore his sickness with Christ.
ian fortitude, and died in the triumph Of
faith. ICom.
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From the New-York Evangelist
A FEEBLE DISCIPLE.

What made him so? it was not ill.,
heath. That might make one feeble
physically; but it could not make one feeble
as disciple. Some of the strongest
disciples we have ever seen were persons
Of poor health and frail bodies. We have
seen those that excused their feeble piety
by their feeble health, bot we could not
see anything but feeb!eness in such pre-
tense. Chastisement ofthe body is whole
some Discipline for the soul, and We have
seen q soul get new pair of wings with
which to soar towards heaven, by that very
chas.isement which others made an excuse
for having no wings at all.
Perhaps it was seeGs and reproaches
that discouraged and enfeebled that disci-
pie. But this could not have been with
out his own concurrence. ScoffS are
goads-sneers are spurs. They prick up
the soul 10 lay hold on the everlasting re-
sources of the divine friendship and love.
There is nothing in them to enfeebie.-
They may break the skin little, butthey
can not reach the heart TO draw the life
blood. They are very excellent for keep
ing disciple wide awake-sho wing him
the nature and power of sin around him,
and leading him. by throwing him back
On his Saviour, 10 know what a blessed
thing it is to be in the everlasting arms.
IF SCOTS sick him. it can only be because
he would rather sink than swim.
He has uery much to do NTH tie acorld;
perhaps that makes him feeble. Not nee
cssarily. David had kingdom &c Care for.
And DAME! was one Of the chief rulers Of
an empire, and Joseph sat next 10 Pharoah.
Bot 1t did not make any of those men fee
bic disciples because they had SO much to
do with the world. Connection with the
word, in the active, lawful business of
life, can make no one feeble Disciple,
without be gives way to its unholy inlu
ence. His coming much 10 contact With
world y men need not assimilate him OF
Them. They can not break his moral
power unless he gives them a helping
hand.
But perhaps he has taken the acorzd in.
to his heart, and that makes him a feeble
disciple. Will this do it Certain tbipos
taken into the heart will do the same in
relation 10 piety. Poisonous substances
may be taken into the hands without ;niu.
ry. Keep them there's and there is no harm.
Keep the world out of the heart. and it
has no poisonous power Ii can wirher
no disciples strength. But if the herr-
| IS loaded with il, the feet will lotter Ia
lions ways. The disciple will be puDy
and feeble. He can not Tan the Christ
ian race. He can not walk even, He
lmay contrive to drag himself along, like
Ia convict with his ball and chain. Blu.
there is much danger that his load will
wholly crush him, and he be not saved
feven as by frel
A feeble disciplel Would we coeld
say of sinners that they were feeble. Not
they. They are strong IN woridIiness-
bold, vigorous, selfdenying. and enereetieI
See the power and zeal win which thew
run their race.
A feeble disciplel WhatI when be
has such a mighty Saviour to encourage
and strengthen him-Such mighty motives
to send life and vigor through his soul
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From the Christian Secretary.
THE REST OF THE SOUL.

THE REST OF THE SOUL.
By .AadresO Sprdgue LoUeI
owhere, tell me where is that peaceful goal,
Still Guiding the hopes of the wearied soull
The place of its joy and its rest, tell me where,
The bloom Of its bliss, and the end of its care.
have roamed DER the earth, and explored the
blue sea
Tots uttermost bound, in the hope to be free
From the turmoil and strife that opprep the lone
mind,
But no peace to the fugitive soul can find.
In the depth of the universe seek thou altar,
Vi all that there glow, the most beautiful star,
Revolving in silence eternal, alone,
Unclaimed by His love to the Deily's throne.
There, spirits Of purity, holy and bright,
hepose in the beams Of q holier light;
lis the haysn Of Peace, It's the heaven Of Bis.
is the calm world of rest to souls wearied OF this
Ihese, all the delights of eternity centre;
lheEesnot lone woe Of this dark world ca
enter;
There, the wall Of distress, and Of sorrow the tear
are exchanged for q smile, and the tones Of th
spheres. a.
n the regions celsstal, even such Is the goal,
Fgexeeeding The hopes Of the earth-wearie
soul;
and such 3 the place which its vision shall gree
And the presence Of God shall It's wishes con
plele.
suEEuID, Conn.
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HYMN.

HYMN.
BY .. @. WRITTEN.
A hymn more, 0 my lyrel
Prise 10 tie God above,
OF Joy, and life, and love,
Sweeping its strings Of FIRE!
Obi who The speed Of bird and wind,
And sunbeam's glance, viii lend to me,
That soaring upward, ! may find
NV resting-pIace and nome in thee!
Thou, whom my soul, midst doubt and gloom,
Adoreth with fervent flame
Mysterious spirit! unto whom
Pertains nor sign nor name!
Swiftly my Tyres soft murmurs go,
Up rom the cold and joyless earth,
Back 10 the God who made them fiow,
Whose moving spirit sent them forth.
But for me, o God for me,
The lowly creature of Thy win,
Lingring and sad, sigh to thee,
An earth bound pilgrim still!
Oh watchers Of the stars Of night,
Who breathe their fire, as we the air.
Suns thunders, stars, and rays Of light,
Oh say, is He-the Eternal-there
Bend there around his awful throne
The seraph's glance, the angels knee J
Or are Thy Utmost depths his own,
wild and mighty sea
Thoughts of my soul, how swift we go!
Swift as the eagles glance Of fire,
Or arrows fromthe archer's bow,
To the fair aim of your desire
Thought after thought. We thronging rise,
Like spring doves from the startled wood,
Bearing, like them. your sacrifice
OF music unto God.
And shall these thoughts of joy and love
Come back again no more to me-
Returning, like the patriarch's dove,
Wing-weary from the eternal sea,
To bear within my longing arms
The promise bough Of kindler skies,
Pluck'd from the green, immortal palms
Which shadow Paradise !
All-moving Spirit freely forth,
AT thy command, the strong wind goes;
lis Grand 70 the passive earth
Nor art can stay, nor strength oppose,
Until it folds its weary wing
Once more within the hand divine;
So, weary, from its wandering,
NV spirit turns to thine !
Child Of the sea, the mountain stream,
From its dark caverns, hurries on,
Ceaseless by night and mornings beam,
BY evenings star, and noonides sun,
Until At last il siuks to rest,
O'erwearied in the wasting sea,
And means upon lis mothers breast
So turns my soul to Thee
o Thou who bids the torrent flow,
Who lendest wings unto the wind
Mover of all things where art Thou7
Oh! whittier shall go 10 find
The secret Of thyreSting place
Is there no holy wing for me,
That soaring, may search the space
ofhighest heaven for Thees
Oh! would were as free to rise
AS leaves on autumn's whirIwind borne
The auowy light Of sunset skies,
Or sound, or fay or star Of morn,
Which melts H. heaven at twilight's close,
Or aug hit which scars uncheckd and free
Through earth and heaven. that might
Myself in finding Thee !
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-13
Rkpsnnk Bill.

The House OF Delegates was Yesterday ENGAGED
during its session, in considering the bill imposing
taxes TO meet the expenditures of the Government
The bill proposes increase of about 25 per cent,
on the taxation Of last year, but still leaving the
taxes lower than they we're some four wears apo.
when they wero unwisely reduced.
The question Of the pro posed increase. raised bv
Mr.. Smith, ofIsle Of Wight, was the prineiool
topic OF debate. IL YVES conceded on all sides.
that the resources Of the State must be increased b
some MEANS to meet the pressing public obligations
that there was large deficiency, for which neither
party was responsible-for which, il was due
to the honour Of the Commonwealth, that provi-
sion should be made Some suggested a sale
Of Bank Stock-but it was not pretended by the
advocates Of this eRpedient that il would prove
adequate to the end in view, even If il were
wise po!icyto force The Stock in market and sell
II at great depreciation. Others suggested a loan
which ifpraetcable would be merely putting
Oft the evil day, and aggravating the evil
There was then other alternative but increased
TAXATION. IL was cheering TO with what moral
courage the Representatives Of Virginia, when the
honour Of the State was involved, toed the mark.
without distinction Of party, and determined 10
execute that which is the most trying Of all Repre-.
sentative duties,-imposing additional taxation on
their constituents. IL was we'll remarked by Mr.
Lee, that the responsibility Of refusing TO make the
increased levy, when demanded bythe public faith,
was much greater than the responsibility incurred
by the increased taxes Gen' Doman demon.
sIrated most conclusively, that it was the part Of
economy as well as honesty TO resort to additional
taxes, TO eEtrieats the Commonwealth from It's en-.
berrassments ant preserve the public credit.
Those who dread the popular displeasure, do in
justice 10 the people Of Yirgnn. The Ango.saE,
on race are said TO be the greatest land rob6ss il
the worid-lhey are equally distinguished for thsi
dsbi-payiHg propensity and strict Observance 81
civil contracts. They may grumble whilst paying
the increased burdon-but they will confess il TO b,
Wortbily imposed, and il may teach them good les
son IN future against the evils Of running in debt
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-13

He was not disposed, ct this time 20 disturb N,
foundations Of that system which had been esisb
| hshed by the wisdom of our mest experienced and
renowned statesmen Zoe the disposition OF the pab
hs lands, and which had been often the theme o.
| eulogy here and elsewhere. IL had become fashion
ABLE OF late In some quarters, to decry This system
OUT Tor hrs part, he had the bitter fruits
ascribed 10 u Under IL. the States had al
ready grown up TO an extent of wealth and empire
which, for the rspidity Of its progress, was I'M
paraleed in the history OF the world, and hitherto
harmony and eontentment had been preserved by
It among all the members ofthe eonfedency. He
would not say that changes might not become
necessary IN this system. But this he would take
the liberty TO say in spirit OF the most perfect
Kindness and respect TO his friends who represent
the States on this floor-,hat if that measure
which they seemed, most ofa others, to deprecate,
distribution, should hereafter become the law
OF the land, 1t will have been owing to too eager
Efforts on fhstr part 10 appropriate to special and
exclusive uses, common fund, which the older
States, TO secure their equal participation in under
the sanction Of the most somn compacts, might be
driven to unite in placing in situation where il
would become the common interest to preserve and
protect itior the equal advantage ofalL
In conclusion, he would merely add, the result
oil the views he had expressed, that he should vote
against the proposition Of the Senator from Illinois
(Mr. Iouns) to recommt the bill with instructions
TO report the plan Of the Senator from 5. G. tMr.
CaihounD for cession Of the public lands 10 the
new Stntes-if that should be nesatived, he would
then vote against the proposition of the Senator
IRON Kentucky (Mr. Crittenden) to recommit with
Instructions TO report plan for distribution,
IN the event of that being also defeated he would
then have the temerity TO vote against the "Log Ca
pm bill, so called, OF the Senator from Missouri
(Mr Benton,l certainly in spirit OF unfricnd-
ness to the real tenants Of those homely dwellings
but from sense Of duty the cause of Justice and
rights which they are ever the foremost to de-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-13
RICH MOND.
SATURDAY MORNING.. FEnnUARY IA.

NO Pres dent has ever gone into office with such
Storm as the explosion of Biddle's Bank and 9th.
eTe'reum'IanesS, have cast upon the country"
tEnquirer.l
What "the other circumstances are. the reader
IS left to conjecture. They are supposed to be
The raeeuum IA the Treasury" and the general dis.
organization and confusion, which pervade every
branch fthe public servce-the legitimate fruits of
ten years OF Locofoco misrule.
Weare under obligations TO the venerable Editor
Tor these admissions. The more gloomy the char
acter OF the times" the greater the dscred to the
party, which for our sins, has ruled and scourged
the Republic The object in making them at this
time is TO weaken the coming administration. But
they are a two edged tool. They confirm the state
ments made by the wings during the late Canvass
touching the disordered state of public affairs
and justify the popular demand for change, by de-
monsirating the corruption and imbecility of Loco
foco Rulers.
Gen. Harrison comes into power smids, storms
and convulsions-public and private embarrass-
nents, the work of the expiring Faciion;- he can
give relief and eKtricate his country from the pers
and difficulties by which it is beset the greater his
glory and the larger the debt OF gratitude which he
will impose upon his countrymem.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-13

The Viee-Prsident then announced the result to
the joint meeting, and, in compliance with tho law
OF March !, 1792, and the resolution Of the two
Houses OF the I'd instant, made the following do
clarauon:
81 do declare that William Henry Harrison OF
Ohio, having majority Of the whole number OF
votes Of the Electors of President and Vice Presi-
dent OF the United States for President duly elec-
ted President of the United States for four years,
commencing with the 4th day Of March, in the
year lSiI.
sand L do further declare that John Tyler Of
virginia, having majority Of the whole number OF
votes OF the Electors Of President and VicePresi-
dent Of the United States for vice-Present is duly
elected Vice-P President OF the United States for four
years, commencing with the 4th day OF March, in
the year lS4l."
The Vice-President then announced that, as the
business for which the two Houses Of Congress had
assembled in joint meeting had been gone through
with, he declared the meeting dissolved; and there
upon,
The Senate Withdrew in the order in which II had
entered the Hail. the principal Chrk bearing the
votes OF the Electors. and one Of the lists, to the
Senate Chamber, to be deposited with the archives
of that body.
Whilst the Senate was retiring from the Hall, the
Speaker and members OF the House remained stand
ing.
The Senate being Withdrawn, the Speaker took
his Chair and the House resumed its session; and
Mr.. CUSHING, from the Joint Committee APP
pointed on the 2d instant, subr lifted the following
resolution as an additional re ,or from that Com
mittee:
Resolved, That a Committee Of one member of
the Senate to Join a committee OF two members of
the House Of Representatives be appointed by the
House TO wait William Henry Harrison of Ohio
and TO notify him that he has been duly elected Pre-
sdent OF the United States for four years. commen-
cling with the 4th day of March, Isli.
The resolution was resd and adopted; and
The House, a. o'clock, p. NJ, adjourned until
II o'clock.