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that the 'coarser and more middling grades can
be grown successfully, and at prices that would
be ruinous to the wool-grower Of the north He
however recommends "a medium course for the
northern farmers, in regard to the quality of
their wool, He says-'However favorably may
be impressed with regard to the Saxons, 1 would
not recommend the pure bloods to any but skiful
| would recommend the cross Saxony, or in 9TH
er words, the pure Merino crossed by the Sax
on. An equal cross is desirable
He speaks highly of the Saxon flock of Dan
el Rogers, in Rensselaer, county derived from the
importation of Mr. Grove as standing in very
high repute, and from which he could advise a
selection ofbreedng stock He speaks highly
also of the Campbell flock, in Jackson, Wash
ington County, whichhe says can be recommend
ed in the highest terms, A great reason with
Mr. McKie for encouraging the growth of fine
wool, is the supposed probability that we may
have to resort to expectation for market, and
that in this exegency fine woods could alone re-
numerate the grower-the coarser and mddling
grades being produced by other countries-at {
less rate than can be done even from the prairie;
of the west.
In regard to preparing wool for market, MI
McKie advises the greatest care in washing anC
cleansing. He says-'The practice of dipping
the flock, and then budding them together in
yard, for some two hours previous to washing, il
a mode that all wool growers of distinction woulc
be likely to practice, when made acquainted
with the beneficial results, Great care should b.
taken to avoid dusty roads going up from tn
washing, and in providing clean pastures for tn
hocks, between that and the clipping He dis
countenapces the practice of letting sheep ru
two or three weeks after washing before they ar
sheared, 'for the oil to come out From thre
to six days, he thinks (and reasonably too)
long enough for all practical purposes. He state
that some wool growers in putting up their Aeec
es ARE in the abominable practice of CAREFUL
concealing from three to four ounces of the mo
filthy unwashed days in the centre Of each fleece
y He recommends that the feeces be prepared
S the best possible manner, which will enable or
to reach the highest price, besides giving the sa
isfaction of having done right.-A1bany CuL
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PHILEMON AND ONEsIMUs.

Was Philemon a Shareholder! Was Onesi-
mus slave! The affirmative Of these questions
has been commonly assumed. And the episte
final argument to show that there were slave
holders in the primitive church, and that Paul
sanctioned the usage A few, however, and
these as ripe scholars any in the country, have
differently learned Pauls spirit and meaning in
this epistle. We may now add to the number
the Rev. Albert Barnes In the new volume of
his notes, just issued, on Thessalonians, Timothy,
Titus and Philemon, he argues strongly, in his
notes on the latter epistlc against the popular
view. We give portion Of his Summing up of
the commentary on the 10th verse.--Recorder,
"U.) There is no certain evidence that
Onesimus was ever a slauc at ALL All tho proof
that he was, is to be found in the Greek word
dOulds, in this verse. But as we have SEEM the
mere use of this word by no means proves that.
All that is necessarily implied by it is that he
was in the same way the Sercam Of Philemon
whether hired or bought cannot be shown. (2)
AT all events, even supposing that he had been
slave Paul did not mean that he should be re-
turned as such, or to be regarded as such. He
meant, whatever may have been his former rela-
ton, and whatever subsequent relation he may
have sustained, that he should be regarded as a
beloved Christian brothcr, that the leading con-
ception in regard to him should be that he was a
fellow-heir of salvation, member of the same re-
deemed church, candidate for the same heaven.
|(3) Paul did not send him back in order that
he might be a slave, or with view that the
shackles of servitude should be riveted on him
There is not the slightest evidence that he fore
ed him to return, or that he advised him to do it
or even that he expressed a wish that he would
and when he did send him, it was not as SlaUc
but as a beioUed brother in the Lord 1t canno
be shown that the motive for sending him bacl
was, in the slightest degree, that lie should be
slave. No such thing is intimated, nor is an,
such thing necessary to be supposed in order t.
a fair Interpretation of the passage. (4.) 1t i
clear that, even If Onesimus had been slave be
fore, it would have been contrary to the wishes
Of Paul that Philemon should now hold him al
such. Paul wished him to regard him mot as
servant but as beloved brother, If Phlle
mon complied with his wishes, Oneslmus wa
never afterwards regarded or treated as a slave
If he did so regard or treat him, it was con
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ne me % era ~ C g .
TEMPERANCE ANEcDorF.

A few months ago. two ladies', who are very
active members of temperance society in this
city, heard of poor woman who was intemper-
ate, but who was, Notwithstanding, possessed of
many highly estimable traits of character. They
resolved Immediately to call upon her, and if
possible, get her signature to the temperance
pledge. They set out in the afternoon on their
they succeeded in finding the dwelling where she
resided. Many poor families dwelt under the
same roof But at length they entered the door
occupied by the family, the mother of which they
sought. A woman in middle life was seated ii
chair in the middle of the floor, with two
trunks before her apparently engaged in arrang
ing the clothes
The ladies introduced themselves to the wo
man, and told her plainly, but kindly, of the OBJ
ject Of their visit. For moment the woman ap
peared perfectly amazed her lip trembed, tear
stood in her eyes, her cheeks turned pale, ant
then claspiug her hands with fervor, she lookct
upward and exclaimed, My God is it posi-
ble
The ladies were uncertain what might be tn
cause ofthe manifestation of this deep emotion
when the woman put her hand into her bosom
and drawing out shilling, showed it to the Ii
dies, saying this money had placed in my be
som intending this afternoon to purchase poiso
with it, that might to night put an end to m
wretched existence And l was Just now Ell
gagged in sorting out the clothing of my poo
: children, to relieve my husband as much ;
possible from embarrassment after my death
Encouraged by the interest which these b.
nevolent ladies manifested in her behalf, tn
poor woman resolved to make a new effort. 81
said that she had endeavored again and aga
to escape from the thraldom of this terrible vic
but had been utterly unable to do so. But chez
ed and strengthened by the sympathy of tho
who had thus come to lend her a helping har
) she signed the pedge.-Eighteen months ha
: now passed away, and she is a temperate woma
= and her home is the abode offrugaIity and peac
J NeaO York EUdngeHSt
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R Gu 6giOWS.

The SoUL.-The soul of man is building
of God He hath laid out the treasures of His
WISDOM power, and goodness in this noble struct-
ure he built it for habitation for himself to
dwell in and indeed, such noble rooms as the
understanding, will, and affections, are too good
for any other to inhabit But sin hath set open
the gates ofthis hallowed temple, and let in the
abomnaton which maketh desolate All the
doors of the soul are barred and chained up a
gainst Christ, by Ignorance and inhdelity: He
seeks admission into the soul which He made, bu
fndeth none. A forcible entrance He will moi
make; but expects when the will shall bring Him
the keys of the soul, as to the rightful owner
Rev. iii. 20.-FYaueI
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thy fashions and follies-the sea in which such
multitudes float down to ruin; when | think of
the cold graves which hide SO many Of thy sons
and daughters every week; when think of thy
sins SO constantly sending out contagion through
the land, and crying to heaven for vengeance;
and when think Of that long, long eternity,
which we must shortly enter,-I tremble, and
bless God with feeble voice, though with the
impotency of dust and ashes, l may invoke the
sympathies of the good in efforts for purifying
these fountains of power Todd
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-07-17

We have received through the Washington
County Post, an article on this subject, written
by VIM. MCKEE, ESQ, of Salem N. Y 1t an
pears that some person had desired Mr. McK.'s
opinion as to the most advisable course for the
wool growers of this region to pursue that they
may be enabled to compete successfully with the
increase OF the wool-growing interest of the west
10 this Mr MCKEE replies that he thinks it as
yet undecided whether fine wool can be extern
s'Vely grown IN the west but he has no doubt
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THE RUINED FAMILY.
BY WASHINGTON IRVING.


The depoulating pestilence that waketh at noon
day, the carnage of cruel and devastating war; can
scarcely exhibit their victims in more terrible ar
ray than the exterminating drunkenness | have seen
a promising family spring from the parent trunk,
and stretch abroad its populous limbs like tower
ing tree covered with green and healthy foliage |
have seen the unnatural decay beginning upon the
yet tender leaf, and gnawng like II worm in an I'M
opened bud, while they dropped off one by one,
and the runined shaft stood alone, until the winds
and rains of many sorrow laid that too in the
dust. On one of those days, when the patriarch
gathered about him his sons, and his daughter
too, sat at the board. Iexpatated with delight upon
the eventful future, while the good old man, warm
ed in the genial glow of youthful enthusiasm, wip-
ed tear from his eyes. He was happy met them
again when the rolling year brought the festive
season round. But all were not there The kind
old man sighed as his sufused eye dwelt on the
then unoccupied seat. But joy yet came to his re-
lief, and he was happy. A parents love knows nc
dImInuuon--tlme, distance, poverty, shame, give
intensity and strength to that passion before which
all Others Dissolve and melt away. Another year e.
Iapsed, The board was spread, but the guests came
not. The man cried: where are my children
And echo answered, 'Whersn His heart broke
for they were not, Could not Heaven have spared
his gray hairs this afflictioni Alas the demon Of
drunkness has been there. They had fallen victims
of his SPELL And one short month sufiiced to cas-
the veil of oblivion over the old mans sorrow 0nd
the Young ones shame They are all dead,
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VOL II, NO. 20,

trary to the express intention of the apostle, and
it is certain that he could never have shown this
letter in justification of it. 1t cannot fail to
strike any one that if Philemon followe the spirit
Of this epistle, he would not consider Onesimus
to be slave, but if he sustained the relation Of
a servant at al, it would be as voluntary member
of his household, where, in all respects, he would
be regarded and treated, not as a'chattlel, or a
thing, but as a Christian brother"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-07-17

GREAT CrTIEs,-O, the City--the Great city!
thou personifcation of all that is great, splen-
did, and magnificent among mortals when |
think of thy multitudes of busy dreamers, each
of whom might shine as the sun in the armament
for ever and ever; when think of thy wealth,
which If consecrated to Christ, might make the
distant mountain and valley ring for joy when
| think OF thy talents, which might devise and
execute highway for our God when think Of
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-07-17

TIE FOURTH OF JULY-Some of the south
ern people seem to wonder that this once glori-
Gus day has begun to be neglected by our peo-
ple-in many places, "not celebrated at all.
Why should it be otherwise; are we not, in the
face of men, living lie---shall we be so silly, as
yearly to proclaim our own abandonment We
cannot lift up our hearts to God, in holy aspira-
tons Of gratitude and expectancy, because we
are partial in the appropriation of his mercies--
we cannot come together and exchange joyous
congratulations, because sefshnsss is solitary in
its manifestations. The fourth of July, l776.
saw us proclamng liberty to all mankind---the
fourth of July 1915, will look down upon the
American people, as the sole prQpGgandists Of
Slavery among men, Henoeforth, till the rights
of men be indicated let the fife be mute---the
drum be muflied---the American Eagle wear
mournng----let Christians pray that our holy re-
gion be restored to its life-givng purity---our
Statesmen re-baptise themselves in the exalted
spirit of the patriotism of Washington, Adams
and Jefferson--.-et the Fourth of July be day
of fasting and prayer that the Nation be lus7
trated of its great and selEdestroying SIM,
c, NJ ClayS True american.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-07-17

The PRICE OF HUMAN F1EsH.-The New
York Tribune says-We cut paragraph
from "The River State Review" published not
in the dominions of the Grand Sultan, nor in any
other heather country, but in Marion, Alabama
Since we are to have Texas it is well, perhaps,
that we should become familiar beforehand with
the statistics of a traffic, which must hereafter
hold a prominent rank in the commerce of the
country 0 Democracy Where is thy blush!
G7~Negroes sold last sale day at the Court
House rather high it seems to us for the buyers
and times, but most assuredly not too high for
those compelled to part with them. Fellows
brought near $3.50, average; one brought as
high as 1902 Women sold for from $500 to
$6l0, one only bringing the latter sum. Girls
about IA years old sold from 1875 to $500.
Some families sold in proportion much less,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-07-17

Consumption (tisis) is incidental to long boned,
spare persons: apopleXy to short boned, desnv
ones. So death has peculiar dart aimed at US
all, perfectly adapted to every case. And with
one or other of them he will surely hit US ut lR,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-13

pledges of The following resoluton-almo, !.
emphatic, as when our torefathers pledged - q
lives Qheir) fortunes, and Qher sacred hone ~..
"Resolred, That, should the measure Of :.
nexation fail al the present session of Copp,.s.1
should ii fail, either from gross mismana gemss
from any sinister motives or from any other rsH
whatsoever; should il be nailed TO The table q y
Senate, or rejected BY vote of tina, bodv =, y
will not despair otihe Republic; butiha, We h.. =
by pledge ourselves 10 each other, and to er.,.
man in The South, and in The Union, who y
friend 10 the cause, and 10 our friends in Ter,'.
never 10 abandon The fortunes OF The Lone s..
and that the moment of its defeat, should !, :.
cur during the session Of the present Coner.,.
shall be the signal OF new rally-lhat we :
forthwith raise the consecrated banner, and H..
under it, until we succeed. We call on The NM
Of Virginia 10 stand by US, and to show how W. e
perior is the energy Of the Freemen OF lhs SAL.
10 the fanaticism Of the Abolitonists OF The Nor,
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THE PRESIDENT ELECT.

Colonel Polk arrived at Wheeling, Virginia
on last Sunday at o'clock, p. NJ, as appears
by the following, which we take from the Wheel
ing (ya.) Argus:
Carnival OF THE PREsrDENT.-Last evening,
al o'clock. Colonel James Knox Polk Presi-
dent elect of the United States, arrived in this
city, in the steamer Mail, in 6S hours from Gin
cinnat
ale is accompanied by his family, consisting
of Mrs. Polk, j. Knox Walker, his Private Sc
crelary, and Master Marshall Polk; also BY
Messrs j. n. Esselman J. G. Harris, and V. h.
Stevenson.
"Col. Folks reception here was mos, enthusi-
astic, and the good order which prevailed was very
commendable.
ssHe retired 10 the rooms prepared for him at
the Virginia hotel and will receive visitors with
ont respect to party between and l o'clock TO-
day.
Att, he expects to leave for Washington, Pa
in The President Stage and will be accompanied
10 the State line by as many as can make it con-
venient to do so"
P. S. lOa o'clock at might've have received
a letter dated at Wheeling, Sunday night, Civ
ing an account of Col. Folks reception at Lou
isville aid Cincinnati, which we would like TO
publish tonight; but, as il is written closely on
both sides we cannot do SO.
Colonel Polk intended 10 leave Wheeling last
monday evening and sleep AT Washington, Pa,
that nishG dine at Brownsville, Pa, next day,
TUESDAY; J and probably sleep at Uniontown.
Pa, that night arrive at Cumberland Md, Wed
nesday night and in this city Thursday night, be-
tween and O'Clock, p Nj Globe.
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For TnE ESoCfi
To tic Voters Of The 6M Congressional DiSrs
posed n Tie Counties Of Powh0tan, Gcoci.
Hanorer. Louisa, Chesterfield, Hc7uieo az
Cay of Richmond.
Fellow Citizens:-lt has been made kroa
you, that our present worthy and estimate
preventative John Wilslon Jones, Esqr. te.
a reelection, and the duty will dcvolvc up
Of selecting one, upon whom his mantle ).
fall, and who shall be entrusted with the resp
BILE duty representing this district in The
Congress of the United States. Believing
real energy and unanmity are alone IeGui.
ensure in the coming contest, success 10 III:
publican cause; we warmly approve of thr
posed Convention, to be held in Richmond .
l2,h of March next, 10 nominate a candidate
although We have decided preference, ".
tend rallying en- massc upon The nominee q
Convention, having for our watchwords ~
Harmony, Self.denial, Concession every
for The cause and nothing tor men,"
We hope we may be pardoned in the u
time, for calling The attention Of the Repu5
party in the District, 10 the name of Role
Scot, Esq, ct The Spartan Band Of Richmo.
a suitable person 10 represent ms in the mex.
gress OF The United States. The signal a
with which Mr.. Scott has defended the Re-,
can parry in the recent contest, has endeare.
10 the Democracy OF the Union. His fan,
extended TO the other States, and well ma
indomnilable Democracy OF Richmond !
him as one oflheir own. In supporting M I
we are sustaining the claims Of one, VI
regarded no s0crifoes personal or 5'ecun,arn
sake of political friends; who traversed The
before and after the nominations made
Baltimore Convention, encountefng the
men OF The Wing party, and exposing in
color. their deteslable humbugs. Here i
gentleman presented 10 your consideration
any District would be proud 10 have Il u
power thus 10 honor. Call upon he pe9
Virginia, who have had the opportunity 9.
and hearing Mr.. Scott during The recet
paisn, and ask them who contributed NOR
" than any other, in securing the presenls;.f
position Of the Old Dominion; they wouh
YOU to Scout Of the Spartan Band OF Ricar
Gallant comrades Of this District, ye VI
stood up SO maniully Tor Republican Pr
We call upon you to rally upon Robert Y
and victory must and will perch upon ouf
MANY DEMocRa-
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tina. nothing has been deposited in this ban =,
under an Act of Congress, for the distribution o.
the proceeds of the sales of the Public Lan ns
among The States The amount Of money e, BE-
longing to The Government of The United States ;,
on deposite in this Bank is subject at all lmes .
the ordinary drafts of the Treasurer OF the Uni
ted States. am, dear Sir,
Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES CASKIE, President.
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For he Eafla
TO THE LEGISLATURE OF VIRGIL
The people interested in the Potomac III
do not wish TO assume the attitude OF hos!la
the claims Of the Baltimore and Ohio RaITa'
but they ask, that the determination Of tina, [
pany 10 impede and stop The progress OF the {
apeake and Ohio CANAL should cease le.or
Legislature grant il any favors. The suggs'
is respectfully made TO The Legislature.
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C0mwfL
DEMOCRATS OF RIcHMON[

DEMOCRATS OF RlCHMo.'.
The time for action is al hand. fca !. :,
doubt seen, through the public prlni', =, !.
Winston Jones, Esq, our Representa-.
gress, declines being a candidate iof !, D
Il is important that we should carry Ms
1t is, therefore, requested, that the De.t
Richmond meet on Friday evening n.y.
Concert Room of the Exchange Hoe .
past 7 o'clock, for the purpose Of aPpG,,,,
lega,es 10 the proposed Convention :, Max.
this city, on Wednesday, the 18th oil a NE
10 nominate suitable candidate 10 Ief'Cc 4.
9th Congressional District in the neA,
of the United States. Let US give Tue -,
cordial and hearty support, and ieI :. ,r3
the contest with vigor, with energy, . en-
determination 10 triumph, and Ine ne, liz L 4
tain. aUnion is strength, and lIumS 81
sour principles are our shield, lusa =, ,ts1
and our baltlements are the hearts nls,GVn u
MANY DEMo0'
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We are gratifed to learn thai oe s,r .
elected Senator from Michigan Ios q,
from the 4th of March, BY very iai ss,nn.
some eigh, or ten votes only being "
him. Globe.
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r. We are requested to announce Wn
Dennis, Esq, rs candidate for the State Sc
Of Virginia, from the Charlotte Senatoria!
trict.
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To CoRREsPoNDsNTs.-" and Z
Gus" will appear tomorrow.
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DICKENS NEW WORK: THE CHIMES
La Goblin Story of some Bells that rang an
oldyear out and new year in; by Charles Dick
ems. Price 6, cents. Received by
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NEW BOOKS

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