Holly Springs gazette., 1845-08-30
Messers Thos. A. Falconer,
Wyatt Eppes and others.
THE BIBLE IN SCHOOLS.


/ last report of the lamented Col Stone, Su-
periatendant of Public Schools for the city
of New York -
Strange, that parents, who wish their
children TO become acquianed with histo-
~, SHOULD shut from their eyes the only
! historical work in the world which is
| known, every word of It 10 be true and
from the pages alone can they become
acquainted with the origin of our race. and
the first three thousand years of the worlds
history Strange, that those who would
have their children trained in the paths of
virtue.should hide from them the purest and
most beautiful lessons of that attribute ex-
tant Strange. that those who would-have
thai- rbiidror eaasetsd - ,ho Ls,., sIs,.llI
close against their inspection the works of
the greatest law giver who has ever lived
Strange, that those who would have their
offspring trained for the forum, should ex-
clude from their studies the most glowing
passages of eloquence 10 be found In any
human language Strange, that those
who might fondly hope for a bard in :heir
family, should nhibit the study Of the lof-
test strains of poetry ever written -
Strange. that those who only aspire 10
good substantial! English education for
their children, should nevertheless debar
them from the privilege of reading the
book which, of all others, contains the pu-
rest model OF our langua ge-a we'll Of
English undefled But stranger than
all that republicans holding the belief
of mans accountability 10 his maker alone,
en- matters of religion the enemies of
Church aud State-sh0uldi 20 their
offspring the inspection of that great chars
ter of civil and religious liberty which has
od -
Creator But fo7bear. Ia the beautiful
language ofan anonymous author before
me. regard the Bible "as an invaluable
treasure-a volume more precious than ru-
bies the repository ofall that can enlight,
en- the understanding comfort the heart and
elevate the affections. Il opens to US sour
ces of pure and unaloyed felicity, of every
holy principle and noble virtue. Il gilIs
the dark vale oftears with beams OF ceies.
tial peace and sacred Joy. Il infuses into
the bitter cup of adversely unuiteTable con-
ISOLATION, and presents TO the enraptured
vision of the poor and friendless sufferer,
the radiant mansions of immortal fruit
tion,'"
RATHER MARvELLoUs-raE WONDERS
OF ELEcTRIcIrY.=The Hartford Cour-
ant says. that on the 26ih ult. Mr.. Fowler.
of Mansfield. took a bed at Noting ham,and
IN the morning was found apparently dead
from poison. The usual remedies were
applied withoni s-i5a~. - =
---s~ss sssIen eleCtfiaHy was
resorted to. At the FIRST application Of the
conducting wire 10 the chest OF the patient.
he rose up, but gradually fell back again.
At the second shock he rose up, CRYING ont
oh" and then fell back again BAT al the
third shock be started up. crying out "Ob
God i and sat upright with case. Iua
short time afterwards, he asked for some
hing to drink. and tea and coffee were
administered 10 him IN three quarters of
IN hour he dressed himself AMI appeared
almost entirely recovered.-He had pnr-
chased two ounces Of landanum. and hal
AIKEN the whole In Two doses Some dsa>
sreement with his wife Is said 70 have been
he melting cause.
REsioSATI or PATRIcK HkNRY-Af
! lafe hour we have unexpectedly received
letter from Gen. Henry. declining ave the
aosk posiffrc manaer, 10 run fDr Governor,
nd calling upon usto do so which, reluc-
ant as we are 10 comply. we feel that we
'ught not. and have no right. to disregard.
We are certain The news will be received
With profound regret by our whole party.
A. e. - III enhf5.l h ha raas,4e t.-