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~ "THF ADVOCATE or MORAL REFORM
commences n new volume with the year, and we
wish we could convince some Of those who are de-
sirous of helping to do good that they cannot exPend
dollar more worthily than in taking It, even
though they should bestow the work directly on
some humber friend OF relative who would gladly
read and lend it. This work has now been twelve
years published. and has probably done more to
create healthiul public sentiment with regard to
Libertinism and its consequences than oil other
influences united. Ii has been the means OF band
inc and holding together societies Of noble women
in hundreds OF cities and towns, who have labored
and given in the cause Of Sexual Purity, unre
PEELED by the sheer OF the fashionable or the scoh
OF the filthy, until open opposition is well nigh
abandoned and the righteousness and heroism OF
the their enterprise is very generally realized and
acknowledged. Nowhere else has so much good
been accomplishment so moderate cost as IN the
efforts of the advocates OF Moral Reform.
But their organ should have, instead Of some ten
thousand, atleastone hundred thousand subscribers
1t should be taken or given TO every family where
in daughters, or sons either are growing up with
ont instruction ts to the obligations of Moral Purity
in reference to sexual relations and in ignorance
of the terrible penalties which follow a violation Of
the Divine law commanding it, Letitbe circulated
and it will surely be read for no romance contains
incidents Of greater interest deeper Pathos than
many Of those which are narrated, twice month
in the pages OF the Advocate. Nowhere have we
read more cogent arguments for Social Reorssniza-
ton than We have found quite unconsciously) re-
corded in these pages. Would that the world
could but read and reflect upon theml A speci-
men Of the graver essays Of The Advocate, entitled
How much does it Cost, will be found in another
column, and we hope viii be duly considered.
But such appear In nearly every number, aud can
only be allow ed their due weight by universal
diffusion Of The Advocate. Who can afford to
take IL that does not
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Loss or rHE STEAMER sr. MtRY-We lean
from ne .eers 81 he steamer RoSsawsy which Ar, n
yesieiiay from Shreveport that on he ls.h rg ~ :,
steamer -. Mary Capt. Scott. bound FOR this port W.
about two miles below Grand kcore. struck snss ~
sunk 10 esht or ten feet water. Her cargo cousistrs
isc Or six huldrei bales of GO ton ana her cabin f.
tugc, viii Dc saved. Boat prooab, total loss.
~. .. rcayune "a
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B~ Sow in Chaatsaq1e Co at the last ad
vsef wa TIVE let tssI .sehs, less.
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DY THE SOUTHERN 49,,
Things In Philadelphia,
COrrespondapce Of Tho Trlbuns

rHr'DuFHI. Jan. ? IA.
THE OPESIso oY GIR.kD CoLrxa, 80
on Saturday morning and an inunsu,. -. ,"'e'
men and women wsded omnibuse a. q
themselves 10 the scene Of action-tb.,. ,'0e'
thing to pay for the ticke,s The l,5i.. %"
By the time they get their stockings "a =. '''''
dsencumbered Of the mud, viii dosbt...
they paid dearly enough for the ples,.,. -
ners,ins themselves among the be.rssged sv, -,
On this occasion. The weather was horr,s.
walking great deal horrib.er and yet els., g.,
women a mile and hsG long nigh, lave h..- -
struggling through tho mud from TIRE Rlsss RAJ
entrance sate-eaeh Supported by umbrella IA On,
and sick (Issirs nice young NAM In n. ssh., n.
IA ~ the POOR gents look a. q they wi,Asa Al -
lstles-st home
Al n O'Clock the officers Of the College. stisrisi L.
pupils CAST one hundred proceeded rm the 70, sur,
Ing 70 the College. where JosEsu CBANDln p.
Presien. Of Tie Road o. Dlrecicrs g,ros reed 10, -
JosFs. the President Of the College. nho alec IA, a,
address Ths crowd then tispese1-.he rooms "a. ,,,
csses OF the immense etiG,e were 1uy ransacl,. o.,
mour;cs-every body cfept through he ky.lgAto M.
marolc prairie ~ roof every body admired me 1-.-,
che fos thick you ccGidnt 20 he Sruo,l-
csey b,dy ciawied down again quick they e.sis
aud the lf4r was over.
There was no business ioac yesterday c consequtree
The holiday.
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Eg' Oar thanks are due to RICHARD McGREooR
and :. r. BosT~cK Esqs cor Albany papers OF saturday
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II Nessrs. WELLS K Co. have our thanks tor
Albany PsPe-s q saturday va aosslion.e Railroad.
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STEAMBOAT SUSK-The steamboat Belle OF
Illinois struck suag and sunk in Red River, a.
Compile, about ten miles above Natchtoches on the
llsh December. The boat is d total loss. She had
on board about 800 bales Of cotton, which will be
saved. though in a damaged condition. The boat,
IL is said was not insured bat the cotton was pro.
lected BY an open policy.
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PARISH OF NATcHITOcHss, La.-Accordng TO a
late statement Of the assessors Of this parish. 70
appears that the domestic produce amounts 70 9,752
bales OF cotton aud 800. $40 bushels corn.
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~ THE GoooYEAR RoBgEs WAREHOUSE, 100 Broad.
way continue to keep heretofore the largest snd best
assortment OF Patent Metallic Rubber Oyershoes the
city The improvements made la Mr. Goody patented
fabrics within the past year truly surprising az i'm.
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MORE PRIZE MoSEY-Jadge McCaleb yesterday
made final distribution OF the proceeds Of the
sales OF tue prize schooner Relsmpago, which was
captured IN the attack upon Alvsrado by the =. ,
steamer Scourge, during the late naval operations
In the Cult.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-03

FAMILY RELIGIoS rs ARKAssis.--Dr Estes IN
his defence of Slavery, enlarged much on the spirit,
ual instruction extended TO the slaves The Soul.
era Charehman copies from the Banner Of Peao,
the following account, by Mr. h. Wallace Of family
religion as he finds IL in Arknnsss
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tF~"A SERMON preached on Thanksgiving Day.
NOV 2j, ls'7 IN the First Wesleyan Chapel, Ys,iry.s,
New-Nork; BY Rev. GEO s. krrTKLL' Is ore Of tho
best dl'eour-os We have lately met Iii really model
for those who wish to tel deal OF imporian, truth wh-
SWING serious oferce to those whom tina, tru;h re-
proves OF Condemns lConferenee once. 200 Mahsrr..l
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Idle Daughters.

sit is." says Mrs. Ellis "a mosfpain-
fuI spectacle in families where. The saosa-
er is the drudge, to see the daughters
elegantly dressed, reclining al their
ease, with their drawing, their music,
their fancy work, and their reading, be-
guiling themselves ofthe lapse offhours,
days, and weeks and never dreaming OF
their responsibilities; but as, a neces-
sary consequence ofthe negIectofduty,
growing weary Of their useless lives,
laying hold of every newly invented
stimulent to rouse their dropping ener-
.gies, and bluming their fate, when they
dare not blame their God, for hayih
placed them where they, are. .~siasa
"These individuals will often tell you
with an air oil effected compassion (for
who can believe it real?) that poormaal-
ma is working herself to deaih.deia
"Yet no sooner do you propose that
they should assist her, thanihey declare
that she is quite in her element, in short
that she would never be happy sli she
had only half as much to.do.i nia ai
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10000 Volunteers Wanted
WOOL CARDING.

Helloo, Jack! where did you get that great big
bunch Of rolls carded' At my Boss's new card
ing establishment on big Sunfish Creek, s miles
East of Woodsfeld, miles South Of Bealsville,
and one mile below Richner's Mill. Jack, who
is your boss! He is the very lad that carried on
the carding business at Armstrong's Mills on Cap.
tina, he has left there and has established himself
on S,mfsh. where he intends to carry on the
above business, in the best style. Is he good
carder! Yes, sir. you might know that, for he
beat all the earders on Captlna Creek ahd Sunfsh
too, and can do it again-s-o easy. Has he got
good cards suitable for fine wool! Yes, sir, he
has the best quality Of Eastern cards. suitable for
all grades Of wool. He says if bis customers will
put their wool in good order he will ,Darant good
rolls or no pay. What did you say his price will
be! Five cents il paid when the rolls are taken
away. Must he have all cash! o no, he will
take every thing; only some things he don't want.
He will take wheat, corn, bees-wax, tallow, dried
apples, peaches, wool, &c. He is ready to receive
wool for carding, and will be ready to commence
carding about the 25th inst Customers from a
distance can have their rolls home with them, by
waiting awhile. Well, Jack, what did you say
your Boss's name was! JOEL M. OXLEY.
Suntish Creek, July, 20, l848.
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OHIO, SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, is4s.
apparel, which they readily sold to a
merchant in the city.

apparel, which they readily sold to a
merchant in the city.
They cultivated overs, and sent
boquets to market, in the cart thar con.
veyed the vegetables; they plated
straw; they painted maps; they execu.
ted plain needlework. Every one was
at her post, busy and cheerful. The
cottage was like beehive.
81 never enjoyed suchhealth before"
said the father.
Sand | was never SO happy before,''
said the mother.
"We never knew how many things
we could do when we lived in the great
house," said the children; sand we love
each other great deal better here
you call US your little bees.''
"Yes," replied the father; "and you
make just such honey as the heart loves
to feed on" @
Economy as well as industry, was
strictly nothing was wasted.
Nothing unnecessary was purchased.
The eldest daughter became assistant
teacher in distinguished female semi.
nary, and the second took her place as
instructress to the family. t
The little dwelling which had al
ways been kept neat, they were soon
able to beuu.ify. Its construction was
improved; vines and Towering trees
were planted around it. The merchant
was happier under his own woodbine.
covered porch, in a summers evening,
than he had been in his snowy drawing
room.
"We are now thriving and prosper.
ous," said he; ".shall we return to the
city"
30, no, no." was the unanimous re-.
ply.
"Let US remain,' said the wife,
"where we have found health and con-
tentment."
"Fa.her," said the youngest, "all we
children hope you are not going to be
rich again; for them" she added, "we
little ones were shut up in the nursery,
and we did not see much Of you or
mother. Now we all live together; and
sister, who loves us, teaches US, and we
learn to be Industrious and useful. We
were none Of US happy when we were
rich, and did not work. So father,
please not be rich man any more"
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The Health Of Farmers.

At one of the agricultural meetings
recently held in the State. House at
Boston, the subject for discussion was
"The Influence of Agriculture on
HEALTH" We extract the following
from the Boston Cutivator: .en1
Doctor Jarvis, of Dorchester, (author
Of popular work on physiology,) open.
ed the discussion. He said that all were
Interested in this subject. People in
the city depending on the farmer for
their support, were interested in his
success. He is healthy for reasons that
are very obvious. The farmer takes
exercise in the open air. In his grea,
variety of work, ploughing, moving,
raking, hoeing, lifting, carrying, &C., he
brings into exercise every muscle of his
body. His appetite and digestion are
good, and his sleep is welcome and re-.
freshing. All the morbid matter, Of the
system is thrown off, and it is renova.
ted By fresh supply Of matter, giving
health and strength. Sailors exercise
thoroughly only the arms, hands, and
fingers, and these become strong and
firm, while their legs, that are exercis-
ed but little, become almost too weak
to support them. The arms OF the
blacksmith, from much exercise, become
strong and muscular. The farmer is
comparatively free from anxiety, while
the merchant is frequently hazarding
his whole property, and an adverse turn
may send him to the poor-house. The
farmer always succeeds in some OF his
crops at least, so he always has enough.
Let what will happen, he has the meat,
the milk, and the bread of his own pro-
duction. He has always enough for
comfortable subsistence; as to profits
there may be some uncertainty. Yet
everything is not bright on the farmers
side. He may be out in storms and
cold, and thus be exposed TO diseases.
He has great deal Of hard labor to per.
form. He does too much. He labors
from sun to sun. Ten hours per day
is enough to work, and farmer that
labora only this length Of time will per-
form more from his birth 10 his grave
than he who labors to excess in early
manhood, or from fifteen to thirty years
of age. Our farmers begin to fail at SO
years Of age, and put the hard labor on
the younger men. Some fail at forty
five. From this age or fifty they de-
cline till seventy, when they are good
for nothing. Blu, le! them work in mod
Grafton, and they would still be strong
and efficient at seventy years Of age
Farmers while young are anxious 10
provide for oldage and by excessive la
bor they create necessity for such pro-
vision, whereas, If they labored moder-
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of quicksilver in California. Neither
you nor your readers are expected 10
believe this most incredible, story Yet
such is the fact. The quicksilver p5-
tanned at the Forbes mines, in one
week, will pay for the machinery.-
When the expected works from Eu-
rope reach this country, the tons Of
quicksilver will show for ITSELF f'sf
Near the Pueblo de San Jose, an
American has two leagues oi iaad,
which cost him four hundred adollars.
A gentleman from Virginia, lalefy ar-
rived here, has purchased a small part
of this land at FIVE hundred dollars, and
should i. have quicksilver, as he e.
poets, is TO pay several thousands more.
There is mining company establish
ed here, who do not wish 10 commences
working their quicksilver ore until they
have proper machinery. They are
not satisfied with the slo W process ot
Barron, Fo, bes & Co., who, ghowevar,
this month make their first shipnae rstlo
Mazatlan. Of twenty thousand doHlass.
South California this month makesahe
first move towards shipping this all
important article to work the Mexiean
gold and silver mines. PAisANo.
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ately while young they would have
strength to support them when old. =
Farmers eat too much heavy food, and
salt provisions. Among the premiums
at cattle shows, one should be given
for the best loaf Of brown bread. Good
bread is important to health. Some
farmers drink too much coffee, which is
very injurious. Some eat everything
that is convenient, and at the same time
not considering what is wholesome
He knew farmer who took excellent
care Of his stock; he fed some with a
view to labor, others for milk, and 9TH
ers for the purpose OF fattening them.
His system was good. He was nice
observer. But no neglects himself
He said that he could not work after.
moons, and on Mondays he could not
work at all. He felt weakness and
sinking at the stomach. On inquiry as
to his living, he found that he ate Indian
bread for dinner, and on Mondays he
ate Indian pudding in addition. He ad-
vised him to use white bread, which he
did, and was then healthy and strong.
Farmers were often inconsidsrate as to
the location Of their dwellings. They
were very particular as TO their barns,
but their dwelling houses might be near
low lands and stagnant water. In ma
king their compost heaps, they were
careful about saving manure, but it
might be SO located that the eflluvia
from it would be carried to the house,
regardless Of their influence on the
health of the family.
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Don't Become Rich Again!
BY MRS. sIGoURNEY.

"l've lost my whole fortunes" said |
merchant as he returned one evening
to his home; "we can no longer keel
our carriage. We must leave thi
large house. The children can nj
longer got to expensive schools. Yes
terday was rich man. To-day there
is nothing can call nv own." na
"Dear husband,' said the wife, "we
are still rich in each other and our chill
dren. Money may pass away, bu
God has given us better treasure ir
those active hands and loving hearts.
"Dear father" said the children, "dc
not look so sad. We will help you Ia
get living"
"What can you do. poor things:'
said he.
"You shall see-you shall see," an
swered several cheerful voices. sit is
a pity il we have been to school for
nothing. How can the father Of eight
children be poor2 We shall work and
make yon rich again."
81 shall help" said the youngest girl,
hardly four years old. 81 will not have
any new things bought, and ] shall sell
my great DOLL"
The heart Of the husband ard father,
which had sunk within his bosom like
a stone, was lifted up. The sweet en-.
thusiasm Of the scene cheered him, and
his nightly prayer was like song Of
praise. :.
They left his stately house. The
servants were dismissed. Pictures and
plate,- rich carpets and furniture were
sold and she who had been so long
mistress Of tho mansion, shed no tear.
.Pay every debt" said she; ''lel no
one suffer through us, and We may yet
be happy" ~ be Aiie. e
He rented neat cottage and a small
piece Of ground, few miles from the
city. With the aid Of his sons, he cul-
tivated vegetables for the market. He
viewed with delight and astonishment
the economy Of his wife-nurtnred, as
she had been, in wealih--and the eff
cheney which his daughters soon acquir-
ed under her training. .5s FL
- The eldest one assisted her in the
work ofthe household, and also assisted
the younger children. Besides, they
executed various works, which theyhad
learned as accomplishments, but which
they found could be disposed Of 10 ad-
vantage. They embroidered with taste
some ofths ornamental partsof female
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Gen. Buffers Barn-burning Feat

In the second sanguinary. battle of
the river Raisin, on the 22nd Of jan
uary, with the British and Indians, an
other act Of self.devotion was perform
ed by BUTLER. After the route and
massacre of the right wing belonging
to Wells command, the whole force Of
the British and Indians was concentrat-
ed against the small body Of troops
under Major Madison, thai maintained
their ground within the picketed gar
dens. A double barn. commanding plot
of ground ON which the Kentuekians
stood, was approached on one side BY
the Indians, under the cover Of an Or
chard and fence; the British on the 9th
er side being SO posted as to command
the space between it and the pickles.
A party in the rear Of the barn were
discovered advancing TO take posses
sion Of il. All saw the fatal conse--
quences Of the secure -lodgemenf q
the enemy, at a place which would
present every man within the Ipickats,
at a close rifle shot to the, aim OF their
marksmen. Major Madison inquired
if there was no one who would volun-
teer to run the gauntlet Of The FIRE of
the British and Indian lines, and to put
q torch TO the combustibles within the
barn, TO save the little remnant of ife
army from sacrifice. BurLER, without
a moments delay, took some blazing
sticks from the fire al hand, ,leaped the
pickets,and running at his utmost speed,
thrust the fire into the straw swithina1A
barn. One who was IN anxious spec
tator Of the event we narrate, says
"that although volley upon volley was
fred at him." Butler, after msking
some steps on his way back. turned to
see if tho fire had taken, and not being
satisfied returned andFset il in al blaze.
As the confagration grew, the enemy
was retreating from the rear 81 Inc
building, which they had entered bto5s
end, as the flames ascended 10 the o5b-
er. Soon after reaching the pickefsh
safety, amid the shouts Of his frie1n.Is,
he was struck by a ball in. bis ,bfsast.
Believing from the pain that be felt that
il had penetrated his chest, turning ia
Adiutant (now Genera') McCaIIa, one
his Lexington comrades, and passuig
his hand 10 the spot, he said, n fear go
shot is mortal, but while / ann able u
move will do my duty" TO thea5-
xious enquiry Of his friend, who met
with him soon aIterward again, BE
opened his vest with a smile, and show.
ed him that the ball had spent itselfo On
the thick wadding Of his coat and on lis
breast bone. He suffered, however,
~ many "a ysa ssoiiibbS
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Spring 4 Summer Fashions for 184S.
S. AVERY,

NO. 10, MONROE ST.. WHEELING, VA,
Respectfully announces to his old friends and the
public in general, that he has now on hand a large
and superior stock of Hats and Caps, of the late
Spring and Summer Fashions, comprising all quail.
tiles, shapes and sizes. His hats are manufactured
under his own immediate superintendent, of the
finest materials, and by the best workmen, and
will be sold wholesale and retail, at prices still
lower than they have ever been offered in this
city. Those wishing to purchase Hats and Caps,
will find it to their advantage to give him call
before purchasing elsewhere.
April 20, lS48. stat s. AVERY.
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STATE or OHIO, MONROE COUNTY,, !,
CoURT OF CoMAoN Pleas.
nush vandsyander. Az S1'AA'
: and Others

Nicholas vandevander, Mary vande.
vandss, intermarried with. some person nnknown
10 he Complainant, Nancy Roberts, intermarried
with Roberts, whose Christian name 10 an
known 10 said Complainant; the unknown heirs
,sf Cornelius vandevander. the younger, deceas-
"a. Of the state Of Virginia; John vandevander, Pc
~ vandevandsr, and others. whose names are
unknown 10 said Complainant, children Of Corne.
Glue vandevsnder the elder. of the State Of Illinois,
end Adam Myers, and Ruth Myers his wife,
whose place Of residence ID unknown to the Com
plainanl- -impieaded with Ruth vandcvander and
sthsrs--wiil take notice, that on the 9Th day Of
May, l646, said complainant, John H. Rutter,
Sled in the Clerks Office Of said Court, bis bill
against them, setting forth, amongst other things,
that John Vandsvander, lsie Of said county Of
Monroe, now deceased, In his lifetime entered
into verbal contract with said Comolainant, for
The sale Of certain tract Of land situate 10 said
eounty, being "sixty.six acres off from the north
east quarter Of section. Eve, (5,) in town three,
ISL aud range four (4,) of the Marietta District
cf United States lands which lsaid contract aaid
Sili alleges 70 have been fully performed and com.
piied with by said Complainant on his part; and
which said bill pfays may be completed by said
defendants. hairs and legal representatives Of said
Jahn Yxndevander, deceased, by conveyance OF
said land to said complainant, and tor general re-
.Iisf Said defendants will appear and plead. an.
ever, or demur to said bill, within sixty days
after The October Term Of said Court for l84s, or
he same will be taken against them a. confessed.
WIN. F. HUNTER 4 ! Solicitors for
Jos. N: MASON, Compl'nt.
July 9Th, l8l6. 6w