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Miscellaneous.
RETRENCHNEyT;
or WHAT NAN SAVED By STOPPING HIS
SgwsPAPER. IA
Br HrNaf G LEE.

No, many years ago. farmer who lived
a hundred or ,so miles from the seaboard,
became imptesssd~iih the idea that unless
he adopted a c'ose cutting system. Of re
,renchment, he would cenalniy 20 TO the
wall. Wheat during the preceding season,
had been at high pricc bu', unluckily
for him, he had only small portion Of his
land 10 wheat. OF corn and potatoes he
had raised more than The usual quantity +;
but the pr,ce Of corn was down, aud poia.
toes were low. Thus year hs. had sosn
double the whea, he had ever s6~n before,
and instead Of raising thousand bushels oil
potatoes, as he had generally done, only
planted about an acre in tina, vegetable, the
produc, Of which was about one hundred
and fifty bushels.
Ualuckily for Mr. A.hburn, his caicula.
tons did 90, turn out we'll. Aver his ~hea'
was harvested, and his poisioes nearly read,
to dig, the price Of the former fell 10 ninety
cents per bushel. and the price Of the latte
rose TO one dollar. Everywhere, the who.
crop had been abundant. and almost every
where the potato crop promised TO be light
Mr. Ashburn was ssdly disappointed a
this result
IL shall be ruined" no said a. home. an,
carrlcda long face while abroad. When hi
wife and daughters asked for money will
which TO get their fall and winter clothing
he grumbled sadly, gave them half wha
they wanted, and said they mus: re,seneh
day or two afterwards, the collector q
,hs Post" came along and presented hi
bill.
Ashburn pad it 10 a slos, reluctant msu
ner, and then said
:" wish you 10 have the paper stoppct
Mr.. Collector"
"Oh, no, don't say that. Mr.. Asbburr
You are one Of our old subscribers, and v
can't think Of parting with YOU.
"Sofry to give up the. paper. But mu'
do H." returned the fssmes
lsa'.is ~ good - ever You used
say you'd rather give up asdiunes wee
Than the " Post"
"Oh yes. it's - good o. esiDr, and som
timer ! think nsch better than 4 vs.. Il
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POETRY.
CONFERENCE.-The v. crrrr..

" coHtesfsa rf hide. and can't. ,or mar"
Csn,snted with llitle-if little ii seem.
Amid the hearts treasures 10 wear
jssel more rich than in vision or dream,
krer darrled the sense with its glare;
A tsiisnan, gifted with virtues unknown
To Genli or Mag Of old;
t.. only--ths r.s psilosopher's ssn.,
That lurns al! it touches TO gold!
Coaisa.ed with li,,le-ifl ilus ii 10,
To have perpsluai guest,
Conteatnent herself firmly welded 10 thee.
Companion and queen Of thy breast!
Con,sntmen' the boon Of distinguishing lore.
Endowed with the faculty rsrs
Toiufaet all the SWEETS that dislil from above.
And to thros of the burden, Of care.
Behold. IN The SHADE Of her own cottage door.
As shs sings 10 tie hum Of her TASK,
Contenled with l,,.ls, and canlic With more.
A heart that las nothing 10 sex
Her DAVE is honest and true az thu diy,s
Sao lives but for hsayen and bin
Her babe glad, the moments when he i,away.
So hsf sup is aye fall 10 the brim.
Unisught in the school. Of snb,.isu snd pride,
Her wants they are simple and fsw,
She never inagtncs one Comfort denied,
Becaus, her sext nsIghbes has two
sh. Knows not Of fashien-sho care, not for
wealth;
Though her manson il humble snd small,
She hiss plenty. with gratitude. pi'iy, health,
And conten,ment tie jewel OF all
Gene. Envy and lock on thi, eloquent scene,
And learn how mistaken ihoG art
When power with uaPping,, or wealth with IL
sheen
Correies and di,tempors thy hart.
And il ever. TO better thy fortunes or thee,
Thy heart 10 is ysarnings aspire,
Lat aAaisai~.-..s ste ts.arsolY siriTsmy, us
The beginning and eud OF desire.
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GIN AND SCREW HOUSE,

GIN AND SCREW HOUSE,
with well of srcelIcnt water. and all necessary
out buildings si,h lars. body Of good WOOD
LAND.
----A tso----
A Affirmation containing . 10 Acres, t,ll WOOD
LAND,l joining tho Lands belonging TO the heirs
% John Arnold aud Johu Patterson, deed
sesst ----AtSo----
Ono ttact. Containing 100 Acres. I1lning the
Lands of IIuch kirkpatrick, Margaret Reid, aud
others. oil WGQD LAND.
Alto -
One trncs lvipE on the waters nf Snrsr Crock,
Iisining tho land, Of John 7. Reid Aibur, Wal.
lace, and others, containing rs Acres.
my Mills, known as Fosters Mills, with the
Land belonging to II.
The above Lands are not 10 b surpassed BY
any Lands in Meeklonbutg County.
Payments made 10 suit The purchaser
Negroes will be taken III part payment for The
above Lands.
az Persons wishing to purchase will call or
tho suhscfiber
JOSEPH PATTERSON.
September %. l3i7. 52,f
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AGENTS.
Col r. NJ Cochran. Mseki-aturg. " C.
Csss. W. Harris. NIL Gr0re. N. {.
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The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-09-29
Beautiful Teeth and Sweet Breath,
All may possess by using
SHERM ANS TOOTH PASTE.

TT is warranted free acid any injurious ngredi-
1euts and unsurpassed for cleaning and whitening the
teeth removing tarer preventing them from aching de
cay at the same time giving them healthy appearance
well hardening the gums, and sweetenng the breath
1t leaves delicious taste in the mouth anil gives univer>
sal satisfaction. Whoever 1t once, will after
give it the preference every other dence Charles
W. Sandford, Col Charles s. Benson, and of
most distinguished citizens have used SHERMAN,S
TOOTH PASTE for several years, and believe it be
unequalled. Reader get box and try it, if yeu
sweet breath and handsome teeth.
SHERMAN'S PLASTER, commonly called SHER-
MANS POOR MANS PLASTER, for the trihing sum
of l2 CENTS is without exception the best article in the
shape of Plaster in the known world. gives relief
few hours where the suffering is intense.
RHEUMATISM, Lumbago. Pain Weakness in the
Sde Chest, Back, Neck Loins, Limbs Joints, yield
it sooner than any other remedy. Worn the lower
part of the pne they have cured the Piles and on the
small of the back they have cured Falling of the omb
Dyspeptics, persons troubled with Liver Complaint
will find them Of great and Surprising benefit when
the part affected Censumptives should always
their chest, it will eRse their Cough, and
the Soreness Several million of them have been sold and
a complaint made against them.
For sale wholesale and RETAIL the cheap Bookstore by
Sept 22-dwSm J. CIRCUIT, JR.
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A TOUCHING AND REMARKABLE INCIDENT.
We conversed with gentleman who witness
ed the great fire al Albany, and who related the
following facts. He was walking in the vicinity
of the fire when his attention was arrested by
men, women and children kneeIing in groups aud
offering up earnest and heartfelt prayers to the
Most High, for the staying of the fearful ele-
ment. Their sincerity was attested by the open,
fearless manner of their devotions, casting aside
every other thought, looking with confidence to
Supreme Rule when the fierce fame Knocked
at the puny effort of an arm of flesh; and by floods
OF tears. So irresistible was the sympathy in this
soul thrilling spectacle. that numbers who gazed
upon it suddenly felt the gushing tears overflow
ing their brink, and many an eye was upturned
speaking to the skies a sympathic devotion.
Suddenly the wind took favorable change, the
clouds of the heavens rushed together, and soon
poured down their mighty floods like deluge
upon the spreading flame, nor ceased their tor
rents till Its might was stayed. How beautifully
was this terrific conf1agrahon made the medium
of revealing God to his creatures and strengthen
ing their faith ~. Y. Organ.
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FREE Soil LECTURES. Mr. Russell Of Lynn will
deliver an address on the great issue before the
people ofths Country-SLapery and Freedom the
chnaons Of the SIave>powe and the duties and respon>
sibiles of Northern freeman in the present political cr-
sis in the following the County of Worcester
viz.
Dudley, Tuesday evening Oct.3
Souhoridge, Wednesday ~
Charlton, Thursday rs
Barre, Tuesday 40
PeteIsham I'll
Rutland "l2
Will the friends of free soil the above named places,
please make the necessary arrangements.
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Rich Fancy Goods, Perfumerv Sc,

@ A. ROWLAND No. 1S5, Main Street, has now In
~ Store, the largest assortment Of
FANCY GOODS, PERFUMERY, &C.,
to be found in any Worcester and daily
ceiying additions from New York, Philadelphia Boston,
and elsewhere. Cuery-ss Knives of all kinds, Sssors,
Rasors. Strops, Soap and Brushes, Combs of all kinds
Pearl and Agate Buttons, Hooks and Eyes, Needless Pins
Brushes for Clothes, Hair Teeth, Nails &C., Bead and
Steel Bags and Purses some rich Gard Cases. Wall
Tasses Frnges Bag and Purse Tops Purse Twist Fancy
Visiting and Friendship Cards. all the varieties Billet
Paper and Fancy Envelopes all kinds some very nice
Gold Pencils, with Gold Pens, Gold Pens in Silver
Gases, for 25 Silver Pencils with Stone Heads Ladies
and Others visiting Worcester requested call and
examine for themselves Prices as low the lowest.
Sept l9-d9twSt
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" The Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Monitor, a leading
Taylor paper, controverts Mr.. Webster's pre-.
diction that the contest lies between Cass and
Taylor. He states that the South has no secu-
rity but in the election OF Gen. Taylor. Cass
cannot possibly tail to be defeated before the
people. His chance is worse than nothing
Should Gen Taylor be so, likewise, and should
the election be thrown into the House, there is
great danger that the sectional question, now so
threatening, may entirely control the election,
and Mr.. Van Buren, be our next President.
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PHELPS COMPOUND
n % VI A TO PILL

FTNHE Vegetable Remedy for Diseases arising from In
p1rities ofthe Blood Dyspepsia, ScrofuLG, and all
ChTonic Diseases. Also, substitute for CdionleL a
Catharc in FeUsrs and ali Bilious Affections They
no rival in curing Bilious Diseases, Dyspepsia Liver Com
plants. Sick Head ache, Jandce Colds Influenza Cat
arrah, Rhumasm Heatburn, Acid Stomach, Papitatiou
Loss OF Appetite, Costveness, Collie &c; and being mill
in their operation, without producing debility, they
perfectly safe for those debitated and feeble constitu
tous As general Family Medicine, they HnequalIed
being applicable and safe Tor the young and the aged
For sale wholesale and Retail by ]. CIRCUIT, JR.
Worcester, sept % dw3m
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DIR. y. G. MEAD.

6$T Dentist, (laie OF Providence, r. R
OIITYYYY Takes this method to inform the Ladies
and Gentlemen of Worcester that he has
permanently located himself this City in the practice
Dental Surgery,
where he will perform all operations in his profession after
the most modern and scientific methods. All work will
be warranted give perfect satisfaction and charges
made in conformity with the times Office in Waldo
Block, No. 1853, Main Street. sept Is
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TESTIMONIALS.

n CStIHAHUHAEdtHSs
THE most positive and respectable, frequently
L ceived in favor of JONES'S CORAL HAIR Rec
TORATITE.
Many whose hair is scant, testify its stimulating the
gr0Wth of Hair.
Others whose hair falls Off and who troubled with
Dandru testify to is INTOXICATING and cleansing qualities
Apart from these recommendations, it is found to be
UNSURPASSED for imparting to the hair
DARK, GLOSSY, SILKEN, APPEARANCE,
that is beautiful, and universally admired
II is also ecoHomical-costng but IS. per bottle
Be careful and get the genuine. For sale by j. CIRCUIT
JR., 20l Main ST., Worcester dw3m-Sept. le le48
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DR. ID. lei. RLOOD.

1fSsz@z1 Proposes to resume the Practice of Medi-
OlIYYYYN cine, far relates to the treatment OF
the Diseases of Children, which arise from
difficult dentiion 1t is fact that of the irregular
es and consequently many Of the defects, OF the second
set of teeth, caused by mismanagemept during the
eruption and before the appearance of the first teeth
The practice Of Dentistry Tor several years past, has
made the principles and process of denton, also the
irritaons resulting from it familiar and therefore APP
propriate department OF practice.
Amply at 100 Main Street, at House.
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EXTRAORDINARY BIRTH. Last night, an
Irish woman, named Barnum, residing in Wells
street, presented her lord with FoUR children at
birth. Three Of them are still living, but the
unfortunate mother and one of her offspring did
not survive. The aggregate weight of the four
infants, 1.-TWO boys and two girls,) was about %
pounds. Mrs. Barnum has been the mother of
fifteen children in ten years and eight months.
Hartford Whig.
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Ordination,

MR.. J. ALLEN PENNIMAN will be ordained as an
Evangelist the Church of the Unity on Elm Street,
THIS EHENLNG, Sept. 29th. Services to commence at
seven o'clock.
The Members of the Society requested meet at
the Church this day at IL O'Clock M.
sept 49, Per order.
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For the Ladies |!

lust received Splendid assortment OF hADlEo
u DRESS and DANCING sLIPPERs-among them may
be found to- HHiLt
French sntn Slippers French Kid Slippers Black and
Bronze Nos Black and White Satin slippers, beautiful
article; Des Kid and Morocco Slippers Reeds French
Kid Slippers Mddeton's French Kid and Morocco slip.
pers Those In want very nice articles will md Il Tor
their advantage 10 call soon, at lS6 Main Street.
Sept. a2--dW G. w. LONGLEY a co.
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MUSICAL,

MR.. PAUL BISHOP, of Boston, the distinguished PIE
anist and Composer will be present at the MECHANICS
FAIR, on THIS EVENING, for the purpose Of exhibit
ing the wonderful power OF the celebrated Boudoir Piano
Forte made by L. GILBERT.
OF course the Hail will be crowded 1t will be a rich
treat for every who loves good music.
Sent %. dit
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JOnes's spanish LILY White.

rs the best Preparation for imparting to the Skin
n natural, healthy, clear, living white; at the same
time making it soft and smooth.
Dr.James Anderson Practical Chemist of Massachusetts,
says; safer anaIyzng Iones's Spanish Lily While,I
find possesses the most beautiful and natura and at
the time innocent white certainly can
conscientiousy recommend its all whose skins
quire Identifying"
Price rs box. For sale by J. CIRCUIT, a., POI
Main ST., Worcester. dw3m-sept. Is, ls4s
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TuitiOm i'm FrencT1.

CHARLES E, MAILLY, having returned to Worcester,
respectfully informs the citizens of the place and its vcn
ity that he is prepared attend all those wishing
ceive instruction in the French language Terms $40 per
quarter for private lessons and so pupil for classes
containing five pupils. The quarter will consist
of eleven weeks three lessons week, of hour EACH
or two lessons of hour an half each No deduction
will be made for absence, except in of protraced
sickness. Tuition be paid when half of the quarter is
expired.
N. Il. For further Information, Mons NJ. be at
Mr. H. K. NEWCOMERS, ELM STREET, opposite the Church
ofthe Unity. dew Aug 90.
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Insurance against Fire!

/ The Etma Insurance Company,
No. So State-st., Hartford, Come
/ With sound and available Capital of @25O,OOOs
OFFER their protection against loss or damage by re 20
" the citizens Of Worcester and It's vicinity II nsulea
Dwelling Houses and Furniture, Stores and Merchand.e
generally, Factories, and Mills on the most favorable
terms. H 6&4AE# #Nf&@
This Institution has been In operation nearly quarter O
century-s reuutation ior liberal adjustment, and Ito
prompttude In paying losses, are well knowh and estao
lished. THOMAS X. BRACE, Prssideat.
SIMEON L. LOOMS, Secretary. ~
Hartford, March g. 1e45. mu
T Peraons desrous Of obtaining insurance IN the above
Company, are referred, for more particulars, 70 A.
BULLOCK, ESQ.,. WALpo BLOCK, Worcester, Mass
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DIR. A. ID. GOULLET.
Botanic PhUSiciaYl

THE SICK MANS FRIEND, hns recovered from his
ndispostion and again ready attend all profes
sional calls. Office 227 Main Street. Hours from to IL
A. M and to P. M. tt-sept. %
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The subscribers have formed coRnexion In the bHs-
ness OF Dentistry, which wi be continued the Old
Stand 100 Main Street. o. II. BLOOD, M. ID.
Sept. 22-n C. b. COOK, NJ. d.
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Premium Cheese,

nHALANX SWEET POTATOES, superior article
i Peaches, Eggs, Dried Beef &c, for sale by
Sent 90. div L. SPRING, I'd. No. 297 Main-st
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VNTlLL you still be without delicious fwhlte pear
w ly TEETH, and Q sweet, fragrant Breath, when
you have them both BY usung 2s boz of JONEe,S
AMBER TOOTH PASTE. IL whitens the Teeth, hard
ends the Gums the Breath and 10 without
cepton the beautiful and economical Dentrince ever
used. For sale by j. CIRCUIT JR 2ol Main ST. Worcester.
Sept. Is 1e4s 81 frn es4f9ma dwSm
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Goods for Children s Wear

Goods for Children g Wear.
DLAlD, WooLEN, and WoRsTED STUFFs of all
IL prices and in great variety Of patterns, styles and
colors. Plaid and mixed CAssiMEREs and ERMIEETs
for boys asssMAs ~
Fine Salisbury FLAEEELs printed and plain,
Small figured De LANES, ia bright coIoFs
Scarlet pink Blue, and Orange THIBETs and Plain
De LANES,
Chldrens SHAwLs, various sizes and beautiful styles
do Hosiery and Gloves OF all kinds,
do Knit Wool and Merino VEsTs all sizes,
German Wool Coates, Scarfs, Hoods, sc.
Red, White, and Yellow Flannels at low prices. saas
For sale at aa CHAMBERLlN'S.
Sept. 20. d6tw p.
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TENEMENT TO LET,

- ClITUATED on the corner Of Laurel and HanOve
<A y Streets. formerly occupied Dy Mr. Francis liar
INFLAMMATION. Possession given immediately. APpl!
an the nremises to JASON CHAPLIN.
W sa I 81 diff
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II AIDES LONG WHITE KID GLovEs-of the best
Sept ss--dwl CHAMBERLIN's
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Lamps. Lamps.

MINIATURE, SOLAR. CAMPHENE AND FLUID
1V1 LAMPS-Camphene Fluid, and Camphene of supe-
quality for sale wholesale and RETAIL Oil Lamps
tered to burn Fluid, by H. AYRES,
Sept 2l-dIf 236 Main Street, PaiDe'e Block.
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PLASTER.
MEAL

-H,HERE Is A NUMEROUS CLASS OF AILMENTS
L which readily give way to the purifying ard tonic
powers o.
JONES' ITALIAN CHEMICAL soap,
II adapted all diseases of the skn such Tan Freck
les Morphew, Bl ches, scuryey, Eryspeas Salt Rheum
Barbers Itch, &C. &c. Those who desire
CLEAR, HEALTHY COMPLEXION.
would do well give this admirable Preparation trial
lts is but is for large cake Be to ask fer
Jones' italian Chemical Soap. For sale by j. CIRCUIT
ia, 2Ol Main 81, Worcester. dwSm- Sept le. le4S.
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White Kid Gloves.
Rich Fall Goods,
Printed Cashmeres,

GREAT variety OF beautiful new patrons Of FINE
a FRENCH DE LAINS and CASHMERES PLAIN
oAsHMEREs and THYBET5, In all desirable colors
TSv0NEsE CLOTHS and ENGLISH MERIN0Es at low
s. cbeoy Nouselines De LoiNs In any quantity large
pssortmcnt Of other Dress Goods, now opening a.
Sept. 20 dotw
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New.yORK SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL $, isAs.

gods a. Summer friends, ready to desert their vo
taries in the hour of calamity or as traitors ready
to sell thems elves for brbe they had no higher es-
mate of tn an OF the stranger deities, whom
as Gibbon said" they were always ready To ad-
mi, to the freedom Of the city" All the gods Of
the heather have persisted with their makers Tor
where on the face Of the globe could now be found
the being who believes in any one OF them 60
much more deep and strong was the hold which
the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob took upon
the imaginations and reason OF mankind that
might almost invert the question and say "here
is the human being found believing in any God at
all and not believing in Him The moral charac-
ter of the Old Testament then. is, that piety 70
God is the foundation of all virtue. and that virtue
is inseparabe from it but that piety without the
practice Of virtue is itself crime and the sggra
vation OF all iniquty. All the virtues which are
here recognized by the heather are inculcsted not
only with more authority but with more energy oil
argument aud more eloquent persuasion 10 the
Bible than in all the writings OF the ancient NOR
alists. In one of the aprocryphal books wisdom
of solomonl the cardinal virtues are expressly
named {" II any man love righteousness, her laoos
are virtue, for she teacheth temperance and pru-
dence and Justice and fJrtitude +" which are such
things as men can have nothing more profitable
in this life. The book Of Job, whether considered
as history or as an alegorica parable, was written
10 teach the lessons Of patience in Affections, OF
resignation under Divine chastisement, OF I'M
doubted confidence in the justice and goodness OF
God under every temptation or provocstion to de
part from it, The morality of the apocryphal
books is generally the same that Of the inspired
writers except that in some of them there is more
stress laid upon the minor objects Of the law, and
merely formal ordinances Of police, and less con-
tinual recurrence to L" the weghter matters. -
The book of Ecclesasticus, however, contains
more wisdom than all the sayings OF the seven
Grecian Sages 1t was upon this foundation that
the more perfect system Of Christian morality was
to be raised-But must defer the consideration to
my next letter In the mean time as have urged
that the scriptural idea of God is the foundation Of
all perfect virtue, and that it is totally different
from the idea Of God conceived by any ancient
nation, should recommend it to you in pursuing
the Scriptures hereafter to mediate often upon
the expressions by which they mark the character
OF the Deity and to reflect upon the duties to Him
and TO your fellow mortals which follow by inevi-
table deductions from them. That you may have an
exact idea of the opinions of ancient heather
philosophers concerning God, or rather the gods
study Ciceros dialogues and read the Able Oil
vets remarks on the Theology OF the Grecian Phi
losophers, annexed to his translations.
From your afrectionate Father,
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.