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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-12-31
THE RAIL ROAD SYSTEM OF THE
UNITED STATES.

Railroads have already become of such
great utility and the centre of so much ca
pi,al. that their condition, profits and pro-
gress in the United States, have become a
matter of general interest. There is ano,h-
er point Of immense and, al present, meal
culable importance. They are the chief
means lin connection with steamboats, by
which the whole commerce of the earth
its movement and its population-are
to be connected together, and the ends of
the world literally united. In this poin,
Of view no man can over-estimate their
value. A vast amount of the ignorance
ill-will-the jealousies-and the hos,ilities
OF mankind. in ages past, have been the
result of acant Of social intercourse.-
STEAM steps in, under the influence of
SCIENCE, TO break up this great source of
evil, by bringing men and brethren togeth-
er. The differences which divide man
klnd-so long and SO greatly exaggerated
by distance and magination-becom less,
as men learn that they are made of the
same flesh and blood, and are subject 10
like infrmities, and are capable Of the
same great achievements. The powerful
influence of an intelligent Christianity is
made TO have its just effect, in Illuminating
the darkness ofignorance, and stimulating
the stupidity of Indifference.
In this aspect, steam applied to locomo-
ton is great moral instrument. If i,
lends some aid to evil, it lends more to
good. In fine, its great social result is to
bring the discovered parts OF humanity TO.
gether, and so far as intercourse can go, tO
make brotherhood of the human race
So It's effects on commerce are equally
great. II diminishes the time and expense
of carriage, and therefore renders the pro
Guce Of distant climes more easy of access
10 the masses of people. Consumption i:
increased, and the merchant and produce
both find their interest in the result.
Science, also, finds new problems t.
solve in The various experiments and want:
occasioned by the demands OF steam ma
chinery.
Such is the general effect Of the intro
duction Of steamboats, and railroad Iocomo
tives-both in principle the same thing
one being used on water and the other O,
land
The construction and increase Of rail
roads in the United States, during the las
| fifteen years, exceeds, bv far, anythin,
heretofore known in the world, as to pub
lie works or monuments. Doggeil'
Railroad Guide" for September. ls47. ha
table Of railroads now in operation, and
by comparing those tables, we arrive a
the following summary of the amount o
railroad construction in each year, and tn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-12-31
NAIL ARRANGEMENTS.
Pest Office, Wilmington.

NORTHERN MAIL, by Rail Road due daily at T. NJ,
sud close at 0every night.
SOUTHERN Mail, by Steamer from Charleston is due
daily at A. NJ. and closes at II A. NJ every day.
FAYETTEVILLE MAIL by Rail Road, is due on Mondays
Wednesdays and Fridays, at P NJ, and closes same
days at 10 at night.
FAYETTEVILLE NAIL by Prospect Hall, Eizabethtown,
Westbrooks, and Robesons is due Tuesdays Thurs
days and Saturdays, at9 A. NJ, and closes days
at 10 p NJ.
SMrrHvIILE NAH, by Steamer, is due daily at A NJ,
and closes at I2k P. NJ every day.
TAYLoR's BRIDGE, LONG CREEK, MooRE's CREEK, BLAc
RIVER CHAPEL and HARRELL's STORE MAIL is due every
Thursday at P. D., and closes same night at 10.
ONsLow MAIL Win Topsail Sound, Stump Sou nd
snecds Ferry Jacksonville to Rchlands, and returns
via Banncrman's, is due every Monday at P NJ, and
closes every Thursday night at Top. NJ.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-12-31

Il Monkeys Fun.-A monkey tied to a stake
was robbed by the Johnny Crows lin the Yves
lndies) of his food, and he conceived the fol
lowing plan of furnishing the thieves. He
feigned death, and lay perfectly motionIess on
the ground near 10 his stake. The birds aP-
preached by degrees, and got near enough to
steal his food, which he allowed them 10 40,
This he repeated several times tn they De,
came so bold as to come within the reach OF
his claws. He calculated his distance and
laid hold of one of them. Death was not his
plan OF punishment, He was more refined in
b;s cruelty. He plucked every feather out OF
the bird. and then let him go and show him
self to his companions. He ma e man tf
him, according to the ancient definition of a
50 biped without feathers
Illustrations of Instinct
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-12-31

Commerce Of Chicago.-The Chicago Jour:
nal publishes some statistics Of the trade OF
that place, which furnish striking illustra-
ton OF the rapidly with which the cities on
the western lakes increase in population. In
1889. the export trade of Chicago commenced
by the shipment Of lead of wheat and 700
barrels of -four The latter was brought back
for want of a market During the present
season the estimated value of the exports was
over 1896 900, and consists in part Of l.
6s5, 654 bushels wheat, 5,144 do. corn, TO-
1873 do oats, and % ,68s barrels flour, besides
large quantities of provisions, fish, &c. &c.
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Saddlery, Harness, &c.

TWVHE subscriber has, and intends keeping con-
Il stantly on hand, at his old stand on Market
street, general assortment of goods in his line,
to wit, Ladies and Gentemen's SADDLES, Bril-
DIES, AND MARTINGALES, Hard Leather,
Imitation, Fancy and Common TRUNKS, Vail
ces. Carpet and Saddle Bags, Ladies sachels'
Coach. Gig, Buggy and wagon ARNESs' Cox
lars, Whips, Stirrups, Bits, Spurs, &c. DC: All
Of which he warrants to be of the best workman
ship and materials, and are offered fol sale at the
lowest prices. wv
ALSO-Charricttec Buggies, Trotting Wag-
CONS and Sukies, for sale low. Northern Sole
Leather and Shoe Makers Findings.
GUY G. HOTCHKISS.
B.-Particular attention will be paid to man
ufacturing SADDLES and HARNESS to ORDER
and repairing the same, together with trimming
Carriages and making Church Cushions.
Oct p, ls47. [nl] u. Z. ii.
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New and Cheap Store.

THE subscriber would most respectfully an.
nounce to the citizens CT Wilmington, and the
surrounding country, that he has opened fresh
supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS;
consisting, in part, of fine Cloths Cassmeres, Sat-
tinets, Kentucky Jeans. Kerseys, Blankets, fine
Merino Shirts and Drawers; fine brown and
bleached Shifting and Sheeting; Shooting 8 yds.
wide fine plain and figured Apaeas Satin stri-
ped do; Cashmeres Mousselin de LANES; Gale
donia PIaids; French and Domestic Ginghams
Bombazine; " orsted Paids black and coored
Cambrics, red and white FIannels; Canton do.
English and American Prints Cotton and Wor-
sted Hosiery plain. striped and crossed Muslins
fine embroidered white Robes; Buena Vista stri-
ped do; fine leghorn. straw, satin and silk Bon
nets; Hats, Caps Shoes, Boots, &c. &c. All OF
which will be sold very low for cash. Please call
and examine. South side of Market street, z
doors above Front. JOHN T.. DYE.
Wilmington, Nov. &c. ll-6t
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NOTICE..

THE subscriber at Dec. Term lS47, of the Court
of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, of New Hano-
yer County. having qualified as adminstra-
tor with the will annexed of Thos. Devane, decd,
hereby gives notice to all persons indebted to said
estate, to make immediate payment, and to those
having demands against the same, to present them
duly authenticated within the time prescribed by
law or this notice will be pleaded in Tar of their
recovery. OWEN FENNELL. Admir-,
With the will annexed.
lee "a l847-l5-6m
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DAVID FULTON, EDrron.
ODD fellows scHoor..


THE exercises of this Institution will he 70.
sumed on the 18th inst conducted Is during the
last year. The rates of Tuition being as follows
for
Spelling. Reading. Writing, Arithmetic,
Grammar, Composition, Elocution, Ge-
ography. Ancient and Modern History,
Algebra, Popular Astronomy, Drawing
and Vocal Music, 81 90
For all of which studies. books arc fur
nlshed by the School free of charge.
For the Languages, Geometry and Sur
veying, 81 90
TEACHERS,
Male Department, Mr.. MAG1xNEY,
Female do, Miss R1cHARDsox,
Teacher of Languages, Mr.. LINDSAY.
In connection with the Languages, Students
will likewise continue their English studies.
Tickets may be obtained at the office of Col.
McRae.
Oct. 8, le47. 4-tf
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N. >. 5GM N ELL,
EHOM Boston. would most respectfully inform
L the inhabitants of Wilmington and vicinity,
that he has fitted up rooms in the rear of Dr.
Wares Office, Front street. for the purpose of ia
king DACUERnEoTYPE MINIATURES, and would
invite all who wish really bold and perfect NINA
lures of themselves or friends, to give him CALL
By new and cxpeditious process, peculiar to him
self, he is enabled to take the likeness of infants
of almost any age; and parents may now procure
pictures of their little ones which will be protrac
tons of life itself
Hours for operating, from 10 a nj, till P. m.
December "a, lS47-[ l5-lm
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-12-31
YOUTH AND AGE.

The following beautiful lines originally appear.
ID in the Etonian periodical started about twen-
y years ago, by the boys of Eton College. Fol-
ruth, tenderness, and melody, they are incompa.
able {:
| often think each tottering form
That lmps along in life's decline,
Once bore heart as young, warm
AS full of idle thoughts as mine
And each has had its dream of joy,
Its own unequall'd pure romance;
Commencing when the blushing boy
First thrills at lovely woman's glance.
And each could tell his tale of youth,
Would think its scenes of love evince
More passion, more unearthly truth,
Than any tale before or since.
Yes they could tell Of tender lays
At midnight penned in classic shades,
OF days more bright than modern days
And maids more fair than modern maids.
Of whispers in willing ear,
Ofkisscs on blushing cheek;
Each kiss, each whisper, far too de2r,
Our modern lips to give or speak,
Of passions too unimely crossed:
Or passions sighted or betrayeJ
Of kindred spirits early lost,
And buds that blossom but to fids.
Ofbeaning eyes and tresses gay,
Elastic form and noble brow,
And forms that have al passed away,
And left them what we see them now4
And is it shus-is human love
So very light and frail thing?
And must youths brightest visions move
Forever on Times restless wing!
Must all the eyes that still are bright,
And all the lips that talk of bliss
And all the forms so fair to sight,
Hereafter only come to this -!
Then what are earth's best visions worth,
five at length must lose them thus!
If all we value most on earth
Ere long must fade away from us!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-12-31
Donaldson Academy.

HE Trustees having re-purchased the property
L formerly known as the Donaldson Academy.
have leased it to the subscriber for a term Of
years, for the purpose OF establishing a HIGH
MALE SCHOOL, in which the various English
Classical and Mathematical branches shall he
thoroughly taught.
The institution is beautifully situated on Hay.
mount, in the vicinity of the L. s. Arsenal
The buildings and grounds are ample and well
adapted to the purposes of school.
The Principal proposes to receive into his fani-
Iy limited number of boys, who shall, at all
times, be under his immediate supervision and
control and who, in regard to their morals, man.
ners' and mental improvement shall enjoy all the
advantages of select boarding school.
Students of bad characters or idle habits, will
not be received or retained in connection with the
school.
The Principal being we'll known in this com.
munity as a Teacher, deems it unnecessary to
produce testimonials of his qualifications for his
profession. Suffice it to say that his whole time
and energies shall be devoted to the moral and in
tellectual training of the youth who may he com
mitted to his care.
There will be two sessions in the year, of .
months each.
The vacations will occur in the months of June
and December.
The exercises of the Institution will commence
on Tuesday, the 4th day of January, ls4s.
Expenses payable quarterly, in advance.
The rates of tuition will vary from Sc to ST.
per quarter, according to the advancement of tn,
student.
Boarding Sl2 per month, including washing
| fuel and lights.
| Testimonials from the Rev. Saml. Carnaham
D. D, President of Princeton College; Rev. Jas
| Miller, D. D., Rev. Archibald Alexander, D. d.
Profs. Theological Seminary, Princeton, N. J.
and from Prof. Jo,eph Henry, Secretary of tn
Smithsonian Institute, Washington city.
REFERENCES:
Rev. J. C. Colt, Cheraw, S. G.; Col. w. T
Ellerbe, W. d. Johnson, Esq, BennettsvilIe,
c.; Gen. w. ]. Cowan, John I. Mcmillan, Esq
Bladen county, N. c.; Rev. Jas. o. Steedman
Wilmington, n c.; and in Fayetteville, Hon. H
Potter, Benz. Robinson, M. D., Rev. e. McIvel
Rev. Adam Gilchrist, Geo. McNeil Esq Hon. J
c. Dobbin, James MARITIME, Esq, VIM. B. Wright
Esq, J. G. Shepard, Esq.
DANIEL JOHNSON,
| Dec. 4, lS47. = l3-4w PRINCIPAL.
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fl q e " Y,
For the sale of Negroes.

TDERSONS having NEGROES to dispose of
x would do we'll to call on the subscriber, be-
fore selling. he is well acquainted with all per-
sons who buy; and there shall be no pains
spared on my part to make the above property
bring its value, either in this OF another market
am ever ready to serve those who will give me
their business. JAMES T MORRIS
Wilmington, Dec "a, l547 l5-3t
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Il Street Tempered Girl You should nev-
er let the young men kiss yon," said vene-
rable uncle TO his pretty niece.
II know it. uncle,'' returned she, penitent-
ly, "and yet try TO cultivate spirit OF for
giveness, seeing that when one has been kiss
ed there is no undoing it,
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G &C X E r Y ,
Glass Ware, &c.

G q 8 W q re, & c.
THE subscriber has just opened the largest
stock of
CROCKERY, GLASS WARE &c.,
ever offered in Wilmington, and he invites the
attention to it of his old customers and the pub
lie in general.
His store is now one door above the one former
ly occupied by him, on the South side of Market
street. J.H. ROTHWELI..
Oct 20, 1S47 Tiff
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STATE OF NoRTH-cARoL1NA

NEW HANOVER COUNTY COURT.
December Term, IS47.
M RDERED that hereafter the State Docket be
~ taken up on Monday morning, and when this
Docket is disposed Of the Appeal Docket be taken
up, and as soon as the Appeal Docket is finished
the Exparte cases, and such not Iitigated on
the Trial Docket, be first disposed Of and the Trial
Docket then be peremptory taken up.
Teste, L. II. MARSTELLER, Cl'k.
December "a, le47--[l5-6t
Chronicle and Commercial copy once week
fOf 6 Weekc
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- New Livery Sta
MSusy Il bles.---FIRE PROOF
Tx Having completed my new Lii
aAAasHaSSs.AsN. very Stables, am now ready

ME ~ Having completed my new Ii
sSseAAs=aAAeAA. very Stables, am now ready
to receive horses at livery, by the day, week, or
month.
My stables are situated on the corner of Prin.
cess and Third-streets directly opposite the Court
house, and very convenient to the business part of
the town. They are built Of brick, and covered
with tin, which makes them entirely .fre-proof
They are large, commodious, and well construc-
ted; and in every respect as comfortable and con-
venient as any Stables in the United States.
| also have, (for the accommodation of Drovers,)
large and comfortable Lot, together with base
ment under the Stables sufficient to hold one hun
dred horses, and shelter them well and comfortably.
Horses, Carriages, and Buggies, kept constant
ly for hire.
My Holsters cannot be surpassed in any coun-
try, and therefore feel confident of giving entire
satisfaction to those who favor me with their Gus
tom.
l feel grateful to my friends and the public for
their liberal patronage heretofore, and hope to me-
rit continuance of their custom.
H. r. NIXON.
Wilmington, n, c., December IL lS47 l4tf
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Iron Horse Rider--A stalwart fellow:
looking for the first time at locomotive at
Ednburg. Indiana, exclaimed, Il wish had
that out on the big prairie, where could strad1
die it, and make the cussed thing hump itself
till IL qrus clean out of BREATH"
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NOTICE

THAT Hilton Bridge will be rented to the high
| est bidder, with note and security for one year
on the first day of January next Is4s.
VIM. S. ASHE.
Dec 24-l5.2t
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1000 BUSHELS Rum Key Salt;
AOON hhds. Porto Rico Sugar;
hid. Cuba do
25 bags Rio Coffee;
90 " Laguira IS
S d" Mocha "
kits No. Mackerel;
80 bbls Mullets; kegs Butter;
- Barrels Lard; Soda Biscuit, Pi.
lot Bread, Wine Crackers, &c. &c.
For sale by E. ]. BERNARD.
Nov'r 10, l847
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WILMINGTON JOU RNAL:
Published every Friday Morning, by
PRICE 8. FULTON, PrOprietOts:
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS

30 20 o.year. in advance or S3 W II nv pun "'A
three months after subscribing ,r,,,o
No subscription received for less than IL months.
~ snbsCrbpr nermtcd to discontinue his paper af-
r The commencement of subscription year, till the
rXpiratiOn of said year.
Subscribers wishing their paper discontinued at the
and of their subscription year, must pay up in ul and
ye the p.oprietors weeks notice, otherwise the
ner will continued and charged for according to the
above terms.
We will pay the postage on letters containing Three
Dollars nd upwards, and money may be RENTED
FbroIIqh the mail at risk. The Postmasters Ger.
dcste of such remittance shall be sufficient receipt
therefor. , ~. r
1z-All Letters on business connected with TINS OF
are must be addressed post paidJ to Pace q FULTON
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WHOLE NO.l72.

their weight, and the average weigh, of old
persons of either sex is nearly the same as
at Is years of age.
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1t is not polite to crowd yourself into socie-
ty where you ere not wanted. 1t proves that
pride has got the upper OF reason.
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JUST RECEITED.

JUOZ UECEITED,
Per Schrs. Wilmington, Carolina, and alfalfa
DILOT and Navy Bread;
IL Soda and Wine Biscuit:
Water and Sugar Crackers;
Fresh Picked Salmon;
Cuba Sugar and Laguyra Coffee;
SO Reams Wrapping Paper;
20 Boxes Raisins, (fresh)
10 do. Herrings, do;
10 Bbls. and Half Bills. new Flour;
Which will be sold cheap.
PERRIN g. HARTSFIELD.
Nov 5th lS47
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Dec. "a, lo47-
NOTICE..

IN the 9Th day of January, lS4s, at the late
residence of Thos. Devane, decd, will be hired
out, the negroes belonging to the minor heirs OF
Thos. Devane, decd. Also the lands belonging to
said heirs will be rented for one year. Terms at
SALE OWEN FENNELL, Guarolan'
Dec a. lS46-l5-3t
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N OTTC E.

NHE firm of COSTTN e. JAMES, Masons
| was dissolved on the 29th Nov, ls47, by mu-
tual consent. The business Of the firm will be
settled Ivy WILLIAM H. COSTIN.
THE subscriber, late of the firm of COSTIN &
JAMES, respectfully informs the public that he
continues to carry on the Mason business, and So
Iicits a share of public patronage.
WILLIAM H. COSTIN.
Dec. 10, 1917 1885
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It is not polite TO beg new spapers' nor IS 1t
honest to steal them.
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SALT-2. 900 Bushels Salt. for sale by
- rNov. 5. HOWARD & PEDEN.
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$40 Reward.

RUNAWAY from the subscribers plantation,
~ in Sampson county, in December last, his
negro man
CA "oH MNJ "~ q
Said negro is about 5 feet or inches high,
dark completed. He is probably lurking about
the lines of Sampson, Duplin and New Hanover
counties, in the neighborhood of Mr.. Bryant New
kinks, where he had wife at the ime the sub
scriber bought him.
The above reward of Twenty Dollars will be
given for his delivery to the subscriber, in Samp-
son county; and an additional reward of Forty
Dollars will be given for proof sufficient to convict
any white person of harhoring him.
CHAS. H. STEVENS.
Clinton, Sampson Co, April %, 47.-[32tf
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I u". . 10. UUs Jus 70 w
A liberal discount will be made on advertises
rnents exceeding one square, when published OF
IL months, cash in Advance.
off the number of insertions are not marked
on the advertisement, they will be continued Until
ordered out, and charged for accordingly
OTAH Advertisements required 10 be PAID
FOR IN ADTANCE-n
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OALT-4OOO bushels landing and for sale by
j Dec. 24-l5-tfl R. H. STANTON & Go.
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DOMESTIC LIQUORS-3O bbs. n. O.
- Whiskey: 25 bbIs Rose Gin; 30 bbls.
n. E. Rum, for sale by
Decl7. CRONL1, WALKER & HALL.
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CALT-25OO bushels Salt, for sale by
\ Tec "a HOWARD & PEDEN.
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IT AND DEEDS, new supply, just printed
Il 4 and for sale at the JOURNAL OFFICE.
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Older! C1DER-DaiIy expected per L.
~ P. Smith, 10 bbls. Cider.
Dec II, VIM a. u " En-
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ELOUR-3O bbls. Fayetteville Super, fine
c L. X, Received per VIM B. Meares. for
sale by CRONLY, WALKER & HALL.
Dec IL.
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snECEIVED THIS DAY, PER scHR. J. D.
IL JoSEs-3O bags Laguira Coffee; 20 do, Rio
do; 8 casks prime Cheese. For sale low, by
fDac 81 MCCLELLAN & McRAE.
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NJ. S. BENNETT,

1" Transferred By 'Uondrous magic art,
BchOld Inn Derfect erern unrt."
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FhOR SALE-5O bags Rio and Laguira COT
~ fec, by HOWARD q fEDhN.
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Wilmington, N. c., December II, ls47.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-04-28

THE DIcNITy OF LABOR. Rev.
VIM. Sprole, pastor of the first Presbyteri-
an church in Washington. and also one Of
the chaplains to Congress, is one of the
ablest amongst the clergy, speaking tho
truth boldly in matters, whether Of private
or public opinion. A few weeks since, Mr..
Sprole preached sermon in which he
spoke of labor in something of the spirit Of
Elihu Burritt, but with more brevity and
force. In the course of an eloquent pas.
sage, he introduced noble sentiment as
follows: sit does not become me to attempt
to unravel the great purposes of Jehovah;
but there can be no doubt that il was part
Of the divine economy, in deputing poor
carpenter as the foster father of the Re-
deemeH to stamp upon the cause Of labor
the seal ofhis high and holy approval. -
Savanna Republican.