The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-06-11
NUMBER 80.

religious aspect of the matter entirely out of
the question, We know Of nothing more fitted tn
elevate the taste, sharpen the intellect, and
harmOnize the feelings than, after the distract
ing cares and arduOns labOrs of the week. the
gathering together of well-dressed, and self-re-
spectful congregations, the enjoyment of the
music of the choir. and the listening to the dis
cussion of religious subjects and the considera-
tion of secular subjects in their religious bear
ings and aspects. An attendance on these eX-
ercises, and participation in these gatherings,
tend to keep alive and strengthen the entire
social sympathies of community and to keep
the tone of social intercourse and intellectual
exercises from degeneratng to the level of the
petty interests and strifes that engage the
mnd IN Its unalleviated devotion to secular
pursuits. We believe that every mans obser-
vatlon and experience will testify to this. But
there is another, and a higher aspect of tho
matter. Whatever may be the peculiar doc.
trines OF a church, they all teach a pure moral.
ity. Based on the immaculate tables of stone.
and on that incarnate decalogue--the corner
stone of Christianity, the teachings of the pul-
pit, reared by whatever Christian sect, lay
down the broad and true rules of life in its re-
latlOns to mankind. A recognition of these re-
ations, and life based on their personal real
izatiOns, are essential to the purity and happi-
ness of individual, social, and civil life, and the
peace, prosperity, and permanence of the State.
Impressions, through traced on steel, will by
the constant attrition of secular toll and care,
wear away, and is only by quickening and re-
newing them, week by week, and by craving
deeper and deeper the lines of conscience in a
hardened nature, that they are to be kept in
sight. Otherwise. nothing but occasional
exposure in the furnace of affection. as the
wOrn-Out coin is exposed to the fire, will bring
the faded lines to light. For these two reasons,
if for no other, the highest individual and social
lc in I,aI,i ifYn1 attn
the Sabbath ministrations of the pulpit Let
men think as they will of the various Christian
creeds, here all men can meet on common
ground. Hence. it matters not to us, whether
our preachers dOctrinal opinions run in the
same channel with ours if he preach sclfab-
negatiOn, obedience to God and goodwill to
men. we are repaid for hearing him, in quick
ened conscience, an extended liberality of syn,-
pathy, and higher and more abiding recOgni-
tiOn Of our relations to the All-Fathcr.-
Springfield Republican.
A THRILLING INCIDENT.-The first settlers in
Maine found, besides its red-flced owners. other
and abundant sources of annoyance and dam
ger. The ma jestic forests which then waved
where now is heard the hum of business, and
where thousand villages stand, were the
homes of lnnumerable wild and savage animals.
Often at night was the farmers family aroused
from sleep by the noise without. which told
that bruin was stormng the sheep pen, or the
pig sty, or was laying violent paws upon some
unlucky calf-and often, on a cold winter eve
ming, did they roll larger log against the
door, and with beating hearts draw closer
arnund the fire, as the dismal howl of the wolf
echoed through the woods. The wolf was the
most ferOcious, blOodthirsty, but cOwardly Of
all, rarely attacking man, unless driven by Sc
we're hunger, and seeking his victim with the
utmost petinacity. The incident which | am
about to relate occurred in the early history Of
Biddeford. man who then lived on the farm
now occupied by Mr.. H, was one autumn
engaged in telling trees at some distance from
bis house. His little son, eight years old, was
in the habit, while his mother was busy with
household cares, of running out into the field
and woods around the house, and often going
where the father was at work. One day after
the frost had robbed the trees of their foliage,
the father left his work sooner than usual, and
started for home. Just on the edge of the TO
rest he saw a curious pile Of leaves without
stopping to think what made it, he cautiously
removed the leaves, when what was his aston
ishmcnt to find his own darling boy lying there
sound asleep? twas but the work of mo-
ment to take up the little sleeper, put in his
place small log, carefully replace the leaves,
and conceal himself among the nearest bushes,
there to watch the result. After waiting there
short time, he heard VOLTS distant howl.
quickly followed by another and another, till
the woods seemed alive with the fearful sounds.
The hOwls came nearer, and in few minutes o
large, gaunt, savage-lOOking wolf leaped into
the opening, closely followed by the whole
pack. The leader sprang directly upon the pile
of leaves, and in an instant scattered them in
every direction. Soon as he saw the deception
his look Of ferceness and confidence changed to
that of the most abject fear. He shrank back,
covered to the ground, and passivcly awaited
his fate for the rest, enraged at the supposed
cheat, fell upon him, tore him in pieces, and de-
voured him on the spot When they had finish
ed their comrade, they wheeled around, plung-
ed into the forest and disappeared within five
was to be seen. The excited father pressed his
child to his bosom, and thanked the kind Pro-
violence which led him to save his dear boy.
The boy, after playing till he was weary, had
laid down and fallen asleep, and in that situa-
tiOn had the wolf found him and covered him
with leaves, until he could bring his comrades
to the feast; but himself furnished the repast.
-Biddeford Journal.
PERU AND BoIIvIA.-The New York Tribune
states that serious fare-up has occurred be-
tween Peru and Bolivia, in consequence of
dispute of some months standing. 1t seems
that Bolivia, which shown quite a touchy dis
position lately, took offence at the conduct Of
the Peruvian Charge d'Affaires, and ordered
him to quit the country in double-quick time,
on pain Of being expelled by force, in case of
refusal. Add to this, Bolivia is said to have
violated the treaty with Peru, by issuing de-
based currency, and thus preventing the ex-
portation of pure silver coin. Peru takes fire
at the indignity inflicted upon her Minister, and
has established system Of reprisals. In pur-
suance of this, stringent duties are ordered on
all merchandise passing the Peruvian custom
house, whether in transit for Bolivia, or con-
sisting Of Bolivian manufactures or products.
The decree containing these measures dates
from the 23d of April, and was to take effect
in forty days after its PRONUNCIATION in the towns
bordering on Bolivia. We are glad to perceive
that the President of Peru, Sr. Echenipue, has
issued decree relative to the navigation of
the Amazon, which grants important privileges
to foreign settlers.
A MAN OF THE Re REvoLUrroN.-General Greene
in his dispatches, after the battle of Eutaw,
says: Hundreds of my men were naked as
thev vere horn - Ind 90 Johncnp in b;a I;fh of