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5unhap Rfahing.
Dying Words Of Wnberforce.

"Come, and sit near me let me learn on
you; said Wilberforce to friend a few min
utes before his death. Afterward, putting
his arms around that friend, he said: "God
bless you my dear" He became agitated
somewhat, and then ceased speaking. Pres
emily. however, he said: 81 must leave you
my fond friend: we shall walk no further
through this world together but hope we
shall meet in heaven. Let us t.lk of hca.
ven. Do not weep for me, dear F., do
not weep for am very happy hut think Of
me, and let the thought make you press for
ward. never knew happiness till found
Christ as Savior. Read the Bible-read
the bible! Let no religious book take its
place. Through all my perplexities and dis
tresses never read any other book, and |
never felt the want of any other. 1t has
been my hourly study; and all my know.
ledge of the doctrines, and all my acqu,in
lance with the experience and realities
Of religion, hate been derived from the Bible
only. think religious people do not read
the Bible enough. Books about relioon
may be useful enough, but they will not
do instead of the simple truth of the Bible. "
He afterwards spoke Of the regret of parting
with his friends. Nothing" said he "con-
viuces me more Of the reality Of the change
within me, than the feelings with which !
contemplate separation from my family -
! now feel SO weaned from the earth, my AZ.
fections so much in heaven, that can leave
you al without regret; yet do not love
yoa less, but God more."--N. Y. Obser-
per.
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Christian intercourse.

1t is by throwing open a dark cellar to
the sweet light and air of heaven that the
mouldiness and dampness disappear so it is
by opening the heart to influences of Chris
tan society that its gloomy and morbid feel
ings are chased away.
1t is by coming to the fire that one is
warmed. The church, upon which Gods
Spirit rests for light and flame, is the di-
vipely appointed means of warming the
believers heart.
A plant that grows in a cave is pale and
sickly; so is the piety of Christian who
shuts himself out from the fellowship of
Gods hons hold
II would b. poor st tc Of civil society
"h"r" any on" should attempt to live indc-
pendent of hj, n"ighhors. being his h:.ttcr,
nn"r and shocmakrr, spinner. and weaver,
IN irm X r. &c. &c &c 50 it is in a poor
state OF hriSti n society. VIII re e .ch purSu.s
his weary pIgrima ,rto he ven alone, neith
er se"kng hip nd comfort from his breth
rem, nor Offering them in return.
\ single stick of wOod IN .kcs n poor fire.
especially if it b. green anl covered with
snow: but IN s. of sticks can b. made to
burn, though they be at the beginning both
green and wet. SO, what with inward cor
rnpton and what with outw .rd temptation,
the Chrati1n who shuts himself up from
communion with his brethren finds it hard
work to keep his bosom in glow, but
when he goes among them, and mingles his
feelings with theirs, then his heart becomes
hot.
'lron sharpencth Iron: so a man sharpen
eth the countcnance of his friend"-A max
i'm thatcannot be improved in its applica-
ton to Christian intercourse. We leave iG
as it is. And here is smother:
1.-TWO are better than one because they
have good reward for their labor For II
they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but
woe to him that is alone when no falleth ;
for he hath not another to help him up
Ohio Observer
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NUN BER ID.

an orphan. She was educated by sn uncle
and aunt, both of whom had attained the
middle-age of life. Theirs was an industri.
Gus, well-ordered, and cheerful family. Her
uncle was a man Of sound judgement, lib
eral feelings, and great knowledge of human
nature. This he showed by the education
OF the young people under his care He al
lowed them to waste no time every mo.
ment must be spent in learning something
or IN dong something. He encouraged nm
entertaining, lively style of conversation. but
uiScouh'enanced all remarks about persons,
iamliles' dress, and engagements he used TO
say, parents were not aware how such to-
pies trttercd away the minds of YOUNG peo-
Ple' and what inordin,tc importance they
learned TO attach to them. when they heard
them constantly talked bout.
In his family, Sunday WIS happy day;
tor 1t was made a day of religious iustruc-
ton, without any unnatural constr.!int upon
the g;icty of the young The Bible YVES
the text book; the places mentioned in it
were traced on III. ps the manners and GUS
toms of different nations were explained:
curious phenomena in the natural history of
those countries were read in word rvery
thing was done to cherish spirit Of hum.
bic yet earnest inquiry. In this excellent
family Mrs - remained till her marriage.
In the course of fifteen years, she lost her
uncle, her aunt and her husband. She was
left destitute, but supported herself comfor-
tably by her own exertons, and retained
the respect and admiration ola large circle
Of friends. Thus she passed her life in
cheerfulness and honor during ten years:
at the end of that time, her humble residence
took fire from an adjoining house, in the
nighttime, and she escaped by jumping from
the chamber-window. In consequence of
the injury received by this fall her right
arm was amputated, and her right leg be.
came entirely useless. Her friends were
very kind and attentive, and for a short time
she consented to live on their bounty: but,
aware that the claims on private charity
are very numerous, she, with the genuine
independence Of strong mind resolved to
avail herself of the public provision for the
helpless poor The name of going to the
alms-house had nothing terrifying or dis
graceful to her; for she had been taught
that conduct is the real standard of respecta-
bility. She is there, with heart full Of
to the Giver Of all things she
Is patient, pious, and uniformly cheerful.
She instructs the young, encourages the old,
and makes herself delightful to all, by her
various knowledge and entertaining conver-
sation. Her character reflects dignity upon
her situation; and those who visit the es-
tablShment, come away with sentiments OF
respect and admiration for this voluntary
resident Of the alms-house
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Power OF IMAorNAr1oN.-Ayea yearsiree,
Elijah Barnes. Of Pennsylvania, killed q
rattlesnake in his field, without any injury
to himself and Immediately after put On
sons waistcoat, both being Of one color.
He returned to his house and attempting
to button his waistcoat, he found to his
astonishmnt that it was much too small.
His imagination was now brought to a
high pitch, and he instantly coueeived
the idea that he had beedinperceptibly Bit
ten by the snake, suddenly fell i'll and took
to his bed. The family in great alarm
and confusion, summoned three physicians,
and the usual remedies were prescribed
and administered. The patient however,
grew worse every minute, until at length
his son came home with his fathers vs;st-
coat dangling about him. The mystery
WAS soon unfolded, and the patient, being
relieved from his imaginary apprehension,
dismissed his physicians and was restored
to health.
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eklSting circumstances, to take any deci.
sIve separate action In cause which equal.
ly belongs to them all And sohereas.tbere
have been recent manifestations on the
part of the Northern people to cease their
aggressions on theinstitutions of the South
and carry out in good faith the guaran.
tees of the Federal Constitution And
tohereas, deep-rooted and long-cherished ID
regard for the Union of these States, as
the palladium Of our independence"
tranquility" peace" safety" prosper
ity," and "liberty," makes it right and
proper, honorable and patriotic, that we
should "suffer whilst evils are sufferabIe, 4"
rather " than right ourselves by abolishinr
the forms to which we have been accus-
toned :"
BE It therefore Rssolved, That til, Con
vention will forbesr at present to exercise
that highest and most sacred of all rights
which can belong to a free and brave peo-
ple-a right secured to them by nature
and natures God, and paramount to all
constitutions and political compacts or
agreements-the right to " alter or abol-
lsh" their government when it becomes
destructive of the ends for which it was
instituted, and ceases to protect them in
the enjoyment of their " lives, liberty, pro-
perty, and pursuit of happiness"
ResolUed, That the Union Of the sever
al States Of the Confederacy was formed
for the purpose Of protecting equally the
interests Of all the States; their domestic
institutions, property, and industrial pur-
suits, and the existence of African slavery
In the Southern States, at the formation
Of the Federal Union, was not only recop.
nlzed in the Constitution, but guaranteed, |
and made the basis, in part, Of their rep
resentation in the Congress of the United
States.
Resolved, That this domestic institution |
OF the South is not only moral and correct |
IN the opinion of this Convention, but a |
great blessing to the African race and
absolutely necessary for the continued
peace and prosperity of the slaveholding
States and as such will be forever defen.
ded and maintained by them at all haz-
ards, and to the last extremity OF their
existence as people.
Resolved, That South Carolina, through
her sovereign Convention, now pledges |
herself to her sister Southern States to re-
sist, in company with them, or alone if
need be, by all the means which nature
and God have given her, any and every
attempt on the part Of Congress to inter
fere with slavery in the C:-.es, or the slave
trade between the States, or to abolish
slavery in the District of Columbia with
out the consent Of the owners, or to ex-
clude slavery in the Southern Territories
Of the United States, or the forts, navy
yards, and other public places in the
slaveholding States belonging to the Fed
eral Government or refuses the admission
Of n State into the Union ON account of
slavery, or refuses to enforce or carry on
the existing constitutional provisions on
the subject Of rendition of fugitive slaves, |
or alter or change the Federal Constitu-
ton in any respect touching slavery.
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Jenny and her HuSbGnd.

A letter writer in one Of our exchanges
disoourses thus upon Jenny Ginds msti.
monial movement:
"Ar. Goldschmidt Is small, thin, weak
human article extremely Inclined to take
care OF himself; and has just apostasized
from the Jewish faith to the Christian
He won Jenny by an assiduity Of atten-
ton beyond all parallel. He never leh
her side. Her tastes were his, her opin-
ions were his own. And in wedding him
firmly and legally no arranged all her pro-
perty that her husband will never be able
to touch q penny Of it. and he submit. to
such weekly allowance of pocket money
etc, As, in her judgment, his good con-
duct may deserve. These are all facts, and
you may depend upon them"
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A few families, of the Association Re-
formed Church, living in the village of Mon
roe, Union county, North Carolina, being
anxions to procure regular supply Of
ordinances, and being without house Of
worship, are making exertion to erect q
church, As the expense of this enterprise
will principally devolve upon two or three
individuals, unless their brethren from abroad
will lend helping hand, It is humbly sap-
gested that good opportunity is here pre-
setited Of testing our devotion TO the cause
Of Christ, and our sympathy for these worthy
men, ncbly exerting themselves, in the face
OF difficulties that would be regarded insu-
perable by hundreds and thousands Of pro-
fessed christians, to provide themselves with
Gospel privileges, and to further the inter-
est Of tho A. r. Church. God loyeth q
cheerful giver," Any who may feel disposed
TO respond to this appeal, will address Ma
jor John Hart, Monroe, N. c. 0r the snbsofi.
Der, at Whitehall N. c. J. o. WAITS,
! Due Wea 1siesocPe,
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se!rItrb lrtmlfs.
Ger tifssts :oE the Cure OF Broken
Down Merchants.

hEAD 1HL DoCI CIMEST.-Wc have often
tried in our feeble way, says the Boston
Transcript to make the people Of this city
understand the benefits to be derived by
giving publicity To their business, through
the medium Of the Press. It will cure
broken down, weak, sickly business men
save more lives than were ever saved
by all the medicines ever sold-tskinp
the certificates Of doctors and druggists
for true; but read the document.
HEAR THE TEsTIMoSY.-In the wear
ls4O l started business in the city Of Bos-
ton, with capital Of 35, 900 and a good
fair credit. ] hired me good store at a
moderate rent, applied myself industrious
ly to my business. In 1912, I took an
account Of stock, and found that | was
$4,000 worse of than when began
more than half Of my capital had been
sunk in expenses and bad debts. This
rather discouraged me, but as it were the
first year Of my business, and I was but
little known, thought would try it an
other year. My creditors and friends re-
commended that Join q church or an
engine company, both of which did, and
in ls4S, again took account Of nv af.
fairs and found that II I could sell my
stock out at the market prices; should
lack just u, 500 Of having money enough
to pay my debts. had . note against
one Of the brothers in the church ios S2oo,
which some said was good; this would
reduce my Indebtedness that amount
but he never paid it.
To make long story short, I failsd--
burst up-went TO smash--And al my
friends and creditors pronounced me ~ q
ruined man, and to make it sure, turned
me out Of the church. In le45, I con.
tsived 70 get little monsy, with which
heasAt . few goods. got foms bill.
and cards printed and sent them TO every
one I could think of--the consequence
wa; they began 70 come in and trade 6
little. l continued to pnsb the cards and
bills, and also to advertise in the news
pspeN, and customers came in from ri
paSts Of the county. soon had 10 ea
large my store, and / now do 0 bigge
business than any man on the street.
keep up my advertising, and my busines
kseps increasing.
| Ihave got $4,000 invested in goo,
stooks--I own the house live in, and
u worth $T,50O--my goods ara all PEI
fos. IS / buy for caah, and sell for cash-
ahd ! have paid of all my old debts {
le43. This ! attribute to your invaipabl
remedy fer an unheslthy business. Of le
ting ne pablio know what you ere doinI
} aud What ybt want 70 do through u
; pesss: ffthie SwtAests yin BE- the theAi
: Sf saving one p6os nsati situated ~ I vi
! ssssn years ego. my object = spocp
) Plished q snAsf, IT,
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Report Of B'F. Perry,
ONE OF THE COMMITTEE OF TwkHrY-oSH

The undersigned, a member of the
Committee Of twenty-one differing from
the Committee in their rep,rt an the act
referred to them, calling this Convention,
begs leave to submit the following Pream-
BILE and Resolutions, as expressing his
views in regard to the important matters
contained in said report, and as to the
true policy to be pursued by the State Of
South Carolina in relation to her difficult
ties with the Federal Government.
April 20, 1852. b. F. PxRRY,
Whereas, the Legislature Of South Car
DINA, in consequence Of the Aggressions Of
Congress and the Northern States on the
domestic institutions of the South, deemed
1t necessary to embody the sovereign pow.
or Of the State in Convention, in ordet
that the Commonwealth shohld suffer
no detriment," and for the purpose O,
considering the proceedings and recon-.
mendations Of Congress Of the slavehol
ding States" And whereas, the othe,
slaveholdlng States have declined meeting
South Carolina in 0 Southern Congress
for the purpose Of considering the past ag
gressions Of the Federal Government Of
an Institution in which they all have
common and an edaal interest. An,
aehersas, II would be unwise and impru
| dent, and wanting In respect to the othe
Southern States, for South Carolina, upds
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How to Endure Poverty.

That thorough, religious, useful educa-
ton 10 the best security against misfortune,
disgrace, and poverty, is universally believed
ana acknowledged; and to this we add the
firm conviction that, when poverty comes
--as 1t somstimes wili-upon the prudent,
the industrious, and the well-informed, q
jndic"us sduestion Is all-powerful in ens-
bling them to endure the evils Il cannot
always prevent A mind full Of piety and
knowledge 10 always rich; it Is bank that
never fails; II yislds perpetual dividend Of
happiness.
In late Visit to the aiins-house at ----
we saw remarkable evidence of the ttntt
Of this doctrine. Mrv. - was early lef
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AssIoxABnIrr orLAsp WARaAxn-

.AssIaSABrlIrr OF LAND WARaAxrs-
In his Interpretation of the act of ConQr<ss
OF 2sth September, 1850, authorizing the
issue Of non-assignable bounty lands war
rants, the Hon. A. H. Stuart Secretary
Of the infeY;or. decided that IT, aala;ss. n
ter locating his warrant could not meke
valid title 20 the land 90 located, untii
after the issue Of the patent. The ques-
tion has been submitted to the Hon. Ru.
fus Choate, whose view is that the con.
veyance may he made after the issue oi
the wsrrant,and before the issue ofthe pat.
ent. The phrase in the law prior to the
issue" having reference to the warrant, and
not to the patent.
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CHnAP PAINr. on VASE FOR Our.
sUiLDISss.--In answer to correspondent
the editor Of the Horticulturist recon-
mends the following wash for bsrns, &c.
Take hydraulic cement, peck freshly
slacked lime, peck; yellow ochre, (in
powder,) Z pounds; burned TIMBER 4
pounds dissolve the whole thoroughly IN
hoe wstsr, and apply with q whitewash
brush. Window shuttefs for rough.
cast house, left the natural ceses Of The
mortar may Be either dark green or Light
brown. h the slab Of the shutasfs an
painted light brown, and the border oi
tatnss the same two or three shades daf
ksr, the eiscs b good"
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Emma. At length, he became more in.
terested than he had anticipated, and fel,
that he must inevitably fall in love with
one or the other Of them. His perple,ity
'or time was removed by the arrival Of
messenger with whom he instantly set
out for the city. In his tender farewell
with Melinda, her serious expression of
features puzzled bin no little. Emma did
little more than give him her hand in 81.
lence.
After the lapse VI some months, Henry
returned again. His clothes became
threadbare, and his face detected. Melin.
da yet family strove 70 exert her influence
over him, though she at the sasas time
yet had her host of admisess. Enaza The
gentle Emma, was ever the same IN all
things. ~
A few more mosths elapsed, and Hen.
rvs thoughtful brow assumed . deep ,des.
Pondency, bordering on despair. Miss
Anne abruptly enquired the cause.
MY uncle" said Henry, .has ceased
to remit me anything, and all friendly in
tereoufse between US is forever at an end n
"There! thst's Just what thought the
CREST mystery was," said the spinster, n
sing IN joining the family, 70 whom she
delivered the news. Henry soon met Ne
linda, who eEpsessed her SORROW in q few
cold words snd passed on.
Alas Il b TOO true that even the y,un0
and inDocsnt have instiiled into them
venal estimste Of wealth. But q few
months since when she thought me the
heir Of thousnds, ! Was everything desira-
bic in her sight" Saying this, Henry |
sought Emma among the 6owers.
Henry, Henry, this is beautiful rose.
Cheer up-l am sure none respect you
the less IN consequence Of your misfortune.
An honest heart is better than gold. A
william may possess the one but not the
other" Delighted, he caugt her hand and
pressed Il to his lips, and whispering some
thing. departed abruptly.
That night gay party was assemble
At the widows. Mirth, music and dancing
abounded. Henry was inquired for by
some Of the guests, his story was told, and
he was soon forgotten. But when the
revelry was at its highet glee, a splendid
carriage drew up and halted in front Of
the house. Soon servant in livery an
ncunced the arrival Of Hemp Walton the
so!e Possessor Of his deceased uncle's for
tune. Henry entered iE rich attire, and
bowing to the astonished company. seated
himself near Emma. That night Emma,
was his promised brid He never re.
Pented his stratagem, and long lived q
happy husband.
One at time Melinda's lovers left her.
convinced that "a lady who had favors for
'lI, c"uli have Do heart for an. The
:o9uette died an Old mad.
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A curHpul PH1LosopHy,-Th. SUl,s,

A CHrRPUL PHILosoPHv.--Ths folisN-
ing truthful passage occurs IN one Of
Frederika Bremer's books There il
much goodness in the world, although At
. superficial glance one il disposed to
doubt il. What is bad is soised abroad,
is echoed back from side to side, and
newspapers and social circles fnd much
10 cay absut it; while what il good goes
at best, Ike sunshine guilty through the
world"
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How TO GIT AN ENEhY- Lend .
man small sum Of money for . day,
CAN upon him in week for it. Wait
two months. In three months insist upon
his paying you. he will get angry-de-
nounce and speak Of you in abusive terms.
We have seen this experiment tried
repeatedly, and never knew it TO fail.
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Spicy correspondenes.

The subjoined letters were recently ex
changed between the Hon. Cave johnson
and the Editor Of the Democratic Review
Clarkville, March Is, iss2.
DEAR SIR:-I am much dissatisfied
With tie course taken il the January and
February numbers Of the Democratic Re.
view, that l am unwilling longer to bs
considered one of his patrons. You will
therefore, discontinue It. Should Their,
be any balance in your books against me,
you will please forw ard the account for
payment, / presume however, that there
n none. l am respectfully,
Your obedient servant
C. JOHNSON.
TO d. w. HOLLY, Publisher Democratic
Review.
HoN. CAvE JOHNSON, Sir Your letter
OF the 18th inst, is received.
i am directed to say that the Review,
recognizes no one as its patron his
coaduceed Nn the principles, and to auit
the tastes and requirements Of the Demo-
cratic party of the nation. Il decidedly
opposes = general restoration" ;" therefore.
We sre not surprised at your being dis
pleased.
We find that the Review has been pat
You for years; your bill is %
which We will be gladto receive by return
nsL Yours, respectfully,
d. w. HOLLY, Publisher.
Democratic Review Office, March 20,
1852.
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