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Drawings foryarded to Correspondents by the first
mails after the lotteries are drawn
Correspondents win please order few days before the
lotteries draWn%
There large centagen favor of those purchasers
who order by the ces and the chances of drawing four
of the largest the Scheme thereby secured
We advise the of Packages of Tickets in every IN
stance
Bank Drafts Certificates of Deposit payable in Gold
at sight will be romply remted to those Correspondents
who draw prizes'at PfFER cos.
Remember-A PACKAGE of Tickets draw FOUR of the
most splendid prizes in scheme
In order secure Fortune, and the cash Immediately
after the result is known the readers Of the paper have
only remit cash Drafts prize tickets the Old Estab
Brokers, PYFER CO.,
= October 1, 1858. 81
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UIRGINIA MANUFACToRY OF CABINET

VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY OF CABINET
v FURNITURE, and Agent for Nunm's 6 (EarkeS CeIe-
6rated Piano F61tes.-LEWIS SALISBURY, No. SO and
60, Main street, Norfolk, Virginia.
zettled beyond doubt that selling lower than
any other house at the South.
The invites the attention of purchasers of Fur
niture to his stock store and to which daily add
tlons are now being made consisting of
Rosewood Mahogany and Black Walnut Bureaus with and
without Glasses, Marble Tops,
Secretaries, Marble Top Washstands
Centre Sota Side and Work Tables Painted Furniture,
Toilet Tables, Commodes, Whatnots Hall Stands,
Stuffed, Easy, Rocking and Parlor Chairs
Couches, Bedsteads Sofas, Tete-a-Tetes, Divans,
Ottomans Window Seats, Crickets, Wardrobes
Card Tables Mirrors, well all kinds of Cane and Wood
work,
Also white and Grey live Geese Feathers both kiln dried
and in the original packages, K
Common Feathers HAIR Palm Leaf and Straw Mattresses,
Hair Cloth Burlaps, Gimp, Sofa and Chair Springs,
Glass Plates, Wooden and Willow ware,
Clocks, Castors, Knobs, &C.
We would also call the attention of the public to Robin
sons Patent Bed Sofas for which have the Agency
They the best article of the kind both regards
the work and convenience being less complicated and max
ing wider bed by four inches than other kinds than
all this they sold for dollars less The dealers in Furni
ure will find here full assortment and as low prices
as IN any establishment in the South or elsewhere.
UNDERTAKING-ETer attention paid to this branch of
our businessbeng constantly supplied with Collins of
description, both Metallic Mahogany and other kinds
Immediate dispatch given to all orders by mail.
Norfolk, Oct. 15, 1858. 96-6mpd
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AGRICULTURAL WORKS 1.-THE BOOK OR
N the Farmer detailing the abors of the Farmer, Stew
ard Plowman Hedger Cateman, Shepherd Field workers
and Dairy Maid by Henry Stephens with four hundred and
fifty Illustrations to which added explanatory notes.
marks &C., by John S. Skinner.
The American Farm Book, compend of American Ag-
ricuture by r. L. Allen.
Southern Agriculture by Adam Beatty.
The Farmers and Planters Encyclopaedia of rural affairs
embracing all the most recent discoveries in Agricultural
Chemistry adapted the comprehension of unscientc
implements and other subjects interesting to the agriculture
st by c. W. Johnson Adapted to the United States by
GoYerneur Emerson
European Agriculture and rural economy by Henry CAL
Sheep Husbandry with account of the different breeds
directions n regard Summer Winter
management breeding and the treatment of diseases with
portraits and engravings by Henry S. Randall.
Rural Essays by A J. Downing
Fruit and Fruit Trees of America by A. J. Downing four
teenth edition.
The American Fruit Culturist, by ]. J. Thomas
The American Fruit Book, by S. w. Cole.
Agricultural Chemistry, by JAS. F. w. johnson.
A Dictionary of Modern Gardening, by G. w. johnson,
edited by David Landreth
Dixon and Kerr's ornamental and domestic Poultry Il
lustrated
The Poultry Book by John C. Bennett
The American Poultry Yard, by d. ]. Browne :
The Cottage and Farm Beekeeper, by Country Curate
Horsemanship, founded new principles including the
breaking aud 1t traning @ Of horses, by F. BapcheE
A Muck Manuel for Farmers, by Sam1 L. Dana.
Practical Treatise the cultivation of the Grapevine
on open walls by Clement Hoare.
Treatise Cattle, by w. Youatta W. G. L. Martin
Youatt the structure and the diseases of the
Domestic Animals by R. L. Allen
The Architecture of Country Houses by A. j. Downing
The Builders Guide, complete system of Architecture
by A. Benjamin.
The American Architect, by John W. Ritch. First and
second series.
Rawlett's Architecture vols, Alto; For sale by
Raleigh, Oct. 14 1858. 95-
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limited number of advertisements will be taken for the
uED naper but no deduction will be made any but
rI will be inserted at onefourth
hess than the regular charge.
Professional business Cards not exceeding ye lines &
Sc for six months for twelve onts or in both pa
srs for 80 for months, $15 for twelve months
~ The paper will be sent to advertisers for SIX months
or by the year, free ofcharge.
Subscribers and others who may wish to- send money
to the Editor can all times, by mall and at his
risk Receipts for all will be promptly transmitted
Letters to the Editor must come free of postage
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DATENT MEDICINES.-S DOZ. MUSTANG
II LINIMENT.
4S Dozen McLanes Liver Pills.
SO &c Vermuge
"a Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
12 &c Hoohands Bitters,
~ 9" Browns Essence Ginger,
14 &C Bulls Sarsaparila,
6 q" Wistars' Bafsam Wild Cherry,
Stabers' Anodyne Cherry Exepectorant,
Stablers' Diarrhae Medicines,
6 &c Bernards'
so /" Perry Dams Pain Killer
80 {" Railways Ready Relief
IL &C Fahnestocks' Vermfuge,
6" Syrup Nsptha,
And large supply of Sands Bakers Petetins and Woods
Sarsapara HOlloways Medicines; Pain Extractor; Mrs.
Belts Female Supporters Tusses; Bandages Beckwiths
Brandreths GOrdans Oriental Peters, and Nights Pills
American Worm Killer Horsemans Hope; Gray's Oint-
Carpenters Medicines, for sale by
September 16, 1858. So
Id Boots
Common WATERPROOF Boots.
Mems Calf Shoes
No. l Double Sole Brogans.
Boys do do do
Women's Boots
Misses and Children's Shoes.
Youths and Boys Boots.
Mems and Ladies' Over Shoes EVANS & COOKE.
Sept. 12. So
NJEW DRUG STORE.-THE SUBSCRIBERS have
entered into partnership under the firm of HAYWOOD
SCoTT for the purpose of conducting the Drug and Apo
ecary business. E. BURKE HAYWOOD,
CHARLES Ct. SCOTT.
Raleigh, August 3D. 1883. "a
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ISAAC PROCTOR, MERCHANT TAILOR, (Suc
IL cesso Procto) Would respectfully announce
patrons the public generally his return from the
Cities and that he receiving his Fall and
Winter supplies of Cloths Cassimeres and Vestngs Fur
ishing Goods Ready Clothing being bought
principally cash. enabled offer at very low rates
He has in store at the old stand opposite the Post
Office
Superne black blue brown dahla and other fancy Cloths
of various goods.
Superne French English and American CassImeres OF all
prices plain and fancy.
Superfne Simoni Doeskns, for Pants and Overcoats
Superfne black Satns and Grenadines
Plain and figured and fancy silk Vestings.
Fine rich silk Cuttings for weddings and PARTIES
Plain and figured Plush Velvets, very rich.
FURNISHING GooDSA complete assortment, consisting IN
part of
Superfne plain and fancy dress Shirts
3ply Collars, large variety.
&c" Canton Flannel, beached Drill.
Merino and silk Under-shirts and Drawers.
Silk cotton and merino plain and fancy Hosiery.
Gloves, very superior kid, black white and fancy.
Cava black and fancy and rich assortment for weddings
and parties.
Stocks black white and fancy with and without ties
Suspenders, Dressing Gowns &c.
In fact everything necessary for gentemans complete
outfit.
With sincere thanks to his patrons for the lib
era encouragement heretofore extended him. he hopes
strict attention to their wants. and determination to please
to merit its continuance.
Gentlemen furnishing their goods to be manufactured
may rely upon receiving the and attention
though sold by himself.
The latest Paris and London fashions just received.
Cutting and repairing done promptly at all times.
to punctua customers Those in longer than the
above time will please call and close their accounts either
by cash or note, and oblge ISAAC PROCTOR.
Raleigh, Oct. 18th, 1858. 97-r
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HENRY PORTER WOULD RESPECT
temed % oDd me- no THE 4ND M GEN
just returned from the Northern Markets
article usually found in a Boot and Shoe store
The following comprises list of Goods constantly kept
LADIES' Black Bronze Blue, Green and Light Colored
Whole Caters,
White Kid
Black Prunella Buskins
+" ae" Thick and Thin Soled Morocco Booteos,
Black and Fancy Colored Jenny Linds
(" Thick and Thin Soed Kid and Morocco
Buskins
Black and Bronze Plain Morocco slippers,
Ditto, Imperial, a Fancy article,
&c ER6Toide5ed Mhts der Cloth Slippers,
good asstueut Of Misses Caters, Bootees Slippers did
a Uarety Of Chiliren's and Infants Shoes.
g Calf and Kip seTed and Psgged do,
PaIo Alto Shoes,
I" Goat and Cloth Sippprs
BOYS Calf and Kip Boots
YOUTHS SS S5Sssss' 5sssss'
Also, good assortment of Plain and Fancy Trunks
Yases Bonnet Boxes CarpetBags, satchels Kits Find
ing Lasts, &C., always kept on hand.
VNO THE TRADE.-TO HIS OLD CUSTOMERS
Il he returns his sincere thanks and hopes by
mens here offered to retain their patronage and also
the patronage of all who desire GOOD
materials Small profits and quick sales my motto
HENRY PORTER,
Sign of the " Big Boor."
Fayetteville Street.
MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT !-THE
1IA Subscriber would respectfully inform his
and the community at large that his MANUFACTURE
ING DEPARTMENT is still in full blast-supplied with
the very best Workmen and plentiful stock of No.
Lemoine well every thing requisite
make the finest Boots Shoes &c. that be made, and
will warrant his work to be surpassed any where
~ Repairing strictly attended to.
Call at the Sign of the
MAMMOTH BOOT
Raleigh Sept. %. 1ss. So
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Copper, Tin and Stove Depot, Roanoke Square,
Norfolk, Va.
WETM. d. ROBERTS, Jr., HAS IN STORE A
and Tin Wares at wholesale and RETAIL lower than at
other % in ~ Virginia Copper " Work t for Srf Steam
ne with To sTe Essd ASD t stffS ao FURNACES
Pipes for Building Block Tin Tin Plate, Sheet Copper,
Lamps using it, Shower Baths and Bathing Apparatus
Of all the newest and RSss %a "PPFfSoefB B. RoBRR
Norfolk, Va
April 10, 1883 4-sw6m.
R ALTIMoRE PIANO MANUFAcToRY.-
BID IMPORTANT LiPRoVEMENT-Elastic Bniuersa1
10geh-WIsE BRoTHER Manufacturers of Boudor Square
and Grand Pianos request those wanting rst Insru
menone that Ladies can perform on with the greatest
touch and one that will stand concert tune and last
life time to call and for themselves sample Instrument
at the Agents office-Dr. W. R. ScoTTs
These Instruments general in the Cities
among the first critics of art and science and to whom
lars which may be obtained of the Agent All instruments
warranted five years.
Raleigh January 18th, 1850. 20-tf
Fan and Winter, 1853.
EUST RECEIVED BY THE SUBSCRIBER:
eD Black and colored Silks,
French and English Merinoes, a fine assortment,
Printed and Plain Muslin DeIains,
Worked Collars and Undersleeves
Embrd and Plain Linen Cambria Hdkfs
Ladies and Gentlemens Gloves, of ali kinds
For sale by j. BROWN,
No. 9, Fayetteville Street.
Raleigh Sept. &c. 1853. 30
SoUrHERSE Sffaas sG.loS AND
- KINGS Express Beta0eeo Lgactburg and Peters1yy
privilege and control of all and Parcels going be-
tween Rce's Station, Farmve Walkers Church, Cl'er
Hill and Lynchburg and by Messrs Fiagg, Caldwell &
and Parcels through in nineteen hours and at
duced rates. PARISEN 4 KING, Petersburg
September 3D. 1858. So
MTEW FIGURING MILL.-THE SUBSCRIBERS
tion and he is turning out very superior article of -four
He is ready for CUSTOM which he respectfully socits
me R Pg issn ara Pd i4F aSan two s
W. F. COLLINS
Z Sept. "a, 1858. 90-tf
HENRY =. CL1.AAMssoN, COACH AND CAR
Bent Felloes Shafts Hubs Spokes Poles Spring Bars &C.
warranted the best quality of Timber.
All manner of Coach work executed in the best style of
the art.
Repairing done the the shortest
notice.
Franklinton, Franklin County, N. c. = 81
ID ECEWED THIS DAY AND IN STORE PRIME
HI English and Pine Apple Cheese. &
Nov. Z, 1853. IS 1o2-
ID EADY-MADE CLOTHING.-TO CLOSE OUT
h large lot Of Blanket viii sell at cost
VIII. q r. s. TUCKER.
TV1URNER,s N. c. ALMANAC FoR 1884.
For sale wholesale and retail II * D. TURNER
Raleigh, Oct. 25, 1853.
EXCELSIOR SOAP.--soos LBS OF THIS sUPE-
family in store and for sale cheap BY the box
rpound, at WILLIAMS HAYWo0D'S.
GtHELTENHAM sAIsTs.A supply in store and
~, for sale By E. +. PEScUD
So
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RIEW ARRIYAL OF SPRIN6s GOODS sAT

NTEW ARRIVAL OF SPRING GOODS AT
Striped and Planters Linen Coats; White and Buff Grass
Coats Drab Blue and Motted Croton Coats; Black and
Black SUMMER Cloth and Cashmere Sacks half Sacks and
Frocks Tweed Cashmeretts and ngoas Sacks Planters
Pants in great variety sonag cassimere, SIX and Linen
kg %n @nd M1s Snd smbe
Plain Fancy Borders Silk and Lse Embroidered Cra-
Ae2anders and Chossns White and Coored Kid Gloves
Black sle and Linen Gloves Washed Norway Gloves Fine
snd @ Horse
ing large supplies selected from the most desirable styles in
Our furnishing Department comprises every new and fash
onabe article necessary for regular outfit, which will be
3''' : '''' a As S sHAFEk CO, cLor1xa BAZAAR, i.
Sycamore Street
n EATHER FOR SPRING SALES, WHOLE
friends and the public that have large and
excellent Stock Of Leater and Findings for the Spring
South of New York and less price than they can be had
there, expenses of travelling freight &c. considered
and Manufcturer BY the whole package and
Taery places in our power to sell Goods as above stat
ed Those who wish buy cannot lose by giving stock
both to price and quality Below enumerate some of
the leading articles viz:
20 dozen of Crawfords Calf Skins 0hs maker had The
premium awarded to him at the Worlds Fair held in
40 DOZEN saOF French c65si Skins, best quality,
40 g American Calf Skins
80 Lining and Binding Skins,
10 8" Morocco Skins,
500 Sides Oak Tanned and HemlOck Sole Leather,
Lasts Boot-Trees Shoe and Boot Makers Tools of every
kind Tanners and Curriers' Tools
Also Sewed Brogns of manufacture warranted
give satisfaction many articles too
to mention at No. 21 Old street. opposite p Harrisons
Saddlery. .s +. A. & R. H. FORD.
NIB We pay the highest price in cash for Green and
Dried Hides delivered to us at our Store.
Petersburg, May 5, 1852. IT,
ID OBINsON & co.'s sHOEs.-KID AND MO-
AA,rocco High cut Walking Shoes. ~
Kid and Morocco High cut Slippers.
Ladies' Winter Caters.
Childrens Goat Bootees.
Misses
Ladies' 6
For sale by J. BROWN.
Raleigh, Oct. 18th, 1883. &C.
SPICES !-sPICEs I-MACE-wHITE MUSTARD
SSEED
Cloves-Brown Mustard Seed,
Nutmegs-Celery,
Cinnamon-Alspice,
Black Pepper-White Ginger,
Long Pepper-African Ginger,
Cayenne Pepper-Vanilla Bears and Salad Oil.
Is p. F. PEscUD.
Sept 1e, 1853. se-
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"A TTENTION! SPORTSMEN AND MER.
- CHANTS. OF NORTH CAROLTNA.-The subscriber
offers at WHOLESALE and RETAIL large assortment of
Double and Single BaITeed Gums Rifles, Colts Whit
neys five Shooters Aliens six and five Breed RevoIyers
and those of all other makers Double Barreed Pistols with
one trigger and all styles of Single Pistols now in use
Hunting utensils in endless variety,
large supply of Walking Canes,
way of Fishing Tackle =
Bowie, Hunting and Pocket Knives,
Dirks, Fancy Goods, &c.
All Goods sold by warranted please purchas-
er allowed the privilege of exchanging Ny stock all
fresh OF this Fall Importation and being obtained from
hands, am enabled to offer it very low will take great
pleasure in exhibiting Goods to all who may
with call. = 49,.
n B. Guns Rifles and Pistols made to order; Old Guns
stocked percussioned and otherwise repaired Keys fitted
Locks repaired and every other job my line neatly
cuted and warranted to give satisfaction.
Call at the City Gun and Sporting Store, sign of the
" RIFLE" s.qt ~ c. LEONARD -
No. Is, Old ST., Petersburg Va
oepteInoer 2S IS5S.ss S9--Sm.
NEW BOOKS.-NAP0LEON IN EXILE. OR
Voice from St. Helena, by Barry E. O. Meafn Esq
The History of the Crusades, Mich
aud from the French, by W Robson, vols II
Regal Rome introduction to Roman History by Fran
els W. Newman.
8 Memoirs of the Life Of the Rt Hon Richard Brinsley
Sheridan, by Thomas Moore, 9 vols II mo. ass
The Poetica Works of William MOtherTell with a me-
n1olr of his life, and complete edition.
Personal Sketches of his times Sir Josiah Bar
rngton, Judge of the Ireland &c
Onrs Village, BY Miss Milford For sale by
Raleigh. Oct. 9Th. 1885, s. -. 3 81
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BAKERY & CONTEMPORARIES
that their establishment full tide success
full and they prepared execute all orders
in their lne in Cake and Bread baking Candy making
Nuts Fruits, Groceries, DC, always kept hand
CIGARSOur stock of Cigars very large of them
las Svas Excelsior, Ell Ciervo Steamboat Principles
a variety too numerous to mention -
~ Parties in the City country furnished with every
description of Confectonares the shortest notice and
most reasonable terms BRIDES CAKE carefully packed
and any part of the State Sugar Cakes
also Candy suitable for country Stores in barrels
smaller packages cheaper than they be bought
other House in North Carolina Virginia Low profits and
quick Sales is motto. $'z51 ~ 81
Raleigh May 2Sth, 1858. 5se 56-tf
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4 FRESH sUPPLY OF SARATOGA WA.
September 2, 1875 S6-
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0tALL AT PESCUD'S DRUG STORE FOR YOUR
LsuppIies American and Foreign PERFUNERY, TooTH
and HAIR BRUSHES, COARSE aud FINE Cones SOAPS and
SHAVING CREAMS PoMADEs and HAIR OIs.
Pescud keeps large stock and sells at small advance to
and the trade.
SnnfI 81
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ETTNDOW GIASS.-A LARGE SUPPLY OF ALL
wv SIZES AND QUALITIES kept on hand or ordered,
to suit any size sash at very low rates.
me chance to l orders before buying elsewhere if
they want good bargains. r r PESCOD-
> 1S53 So
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OIGARS AND CHEWING TOBACCO.-THE
Olover of the will be glad hear that the sub
invoice of Superior Cigarsne Cut
and Lump Chewing Tobacco various brands, and some
Smoking Tobacco as fragrant they find anywhere
P F. PESCUD
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II ADIES' DRESS GOODS.
Plaid Silks.
Heavy Broeade Silks.
Heavy Plain Silks.
Black and Blue Watered Silks.
Black Gro de Rhine Silks.
French De Lanes, Plain and Figured.
Do Cashmere, do do
Plaid Raw Silks.
French and English Merinos.
95 pieces cheap DeLane. EVA
Sept. II.
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EHALL, IS53.-THE SUBSCRIBER HAS FOR THE
n weeks been receiving his usual large supply of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS, comprising varied assort-
for the Fall and Winter trade which has been purch
ased invariably for Cash. and which he the pub
lie generally he furnish at prices to please His Stock
consists of nearly every thing wanted by the Farmer and
Mechanic also the City Trade, and would respectfully in
vite all to examination of the
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EDAINTS AND OILS.-A VERY LARGE SUPPLY
e of all kinds of PAINTS, OILs, and VARSIsHEs to hand
and for sale lower than can bought elsewhere the
net occonmodat;np terms by P. F. PESCUD.
s. 10 1o5e So
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II YON'S MAGNETIC POWDER, FOR TIL
HAdestruction of Roaches Bed Bugs, Flies and Ants.
supply is to hand and for sale by p. F. PESCUD'
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BARGAINS BARGAINS 1.-THE SUBSCRI-
ZD BEERS offer their entire Stock of Goods for sale at
duced prices for cash. credit punctua customers
view of change of the firm the first of January when Mr.
Seby will retire from the business We desirous of
ducing the stock low Many articles will be
sold for cost and some below cost.
SELBY & MURRAY.
October 49, 1858. 95-
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NDED LARD OIL Is NOW USED BY MANY
HI persons preference TRAIN OIL because is just
good and much cheaper supply for sale low at
PESCUDS DRUG STORE.
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II YON,S RAT PILLS AND SALVE. DON
a Abe annoyed any longer with rats when you exf
inmate them by giving Rat Pills greasing their food wit
Costers Salve, which you will find at PESCUD'S.
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wo,KY LIGHT!" EVANS & COOKE, No. 29,
Cheap Place Have received their entire Fall purchase
of Goods, which are now open for Inspection os -
is perfectly understood py that Evans Cooke believe
in quick sales and short profits and as usual are ahead OF
all competition. EVANS q OoonE'
Sent
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Jokes upon Scripture.

|;6sItiis very common with some per-
sons, says the Christian Messenger,to
raise a laugh by means of some ludi-
crous, :l,t, story connected with q text;pf
Scripture. Sometimes it is aplay up7
on on the words, a pun; atsother times a a
blunder; and not seldom, a downright
impiety. Whatever belts form, even
when iightest, it is no yenial offence,
leading as ii does to profane contempt
of Gods wore. Those who practice
this have never been celebrated for
genuine wit. The laughter which
they call forth is provoked dsolely by
the unexpected contrast between,the
solemn words Of Scripture and some
droll idea. There is no real with
the case, and the dullest persons in
society are most remarkable for these
attempts. Y I'll sii'
The evils arising from this practice
are greaterthan appear at first. 1t
leads, in general, to 3irreyerencet for
Scripture. No man would Jest with
the diving words of his father or his
mother; yet the words Of God are
quite as solemn. When we have
heard a comic oryulgarltale connect
ed with atextof Scripture, such,isthe
power Of association, that we never
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RELIGIOUS ITEMS.

Gods Hand reeegnisedia etsiesioa.
a friend was plying a young man Of
fine talentsin Massachusetts, who had
been cripple lforyears, paralytic and inc
helpless, when, with deep earnes,ness
he exclaimed, ,as he slowly raised his
.witheredhand, God makes no mis-
takes"
a. The library Of Rev.J. N; Peck.
Of Rock Spring, Illinois, was destroy
ed by fire a few days ago. His files
ofnewspapers, pamphlets, &c, which
'hc had been collecting for the last
thirty or forty years, were nearly all all
lost. RI
az At tho recent organization of
Congress, Rev. Mr.. Butler, of the
Episcopal church, was elected Chap
lain Of the Senate, and the Rev. Mr..
Gallagher chaplain Of the House. a
R Tho King Of siamlhaslic
the opiumItrade among his Chinese
subjects, and lit has already produced
dreadful effects. This willbea great
= 7 8
barrier tothesspread Of religious in.i
Apences among them Z. X 4
ty Rev. Albert Barnes hasreturn.
ed homo from Europe. Hopes are
entertained ,hathis eye.sight, whichis
partially lost, WILDE fnllyres.orsd.
w ofthe Anglo Episcopal clergy
'n.present otlicialingin. Ireland sixty
fopr are converts from Romanisrn.: