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Training of Children.

Rev. Leigh Richmond is a very pleasing exam.
pie of devotedness and success in the training Of
children. He made home the school and the sanct
Iary." His first object was to make home the
lappiest place to his children; to render them inde
PENDENT Of foreign alliances in their pursuits anc
jOyments that there should be no restlessness anc
prging to wander abroad in search of pleasure an5
Gjoyment. Mr.. RichmOnds system was, through
ut one Of severe exclusion from all external inhu
noes. His arrangements and method for re igious
Impression and guidance of his children we're SOM
what peculiar. He provided each child with
'eperate sleeping room. thus secur ng a comforta-
Die place OF retirement and devotion These LITTLE
',pctuaries were always accessible to himself: be
ften visited them to leave note on the table; for
while at home as well as when abroad, he kept up
correspondence with his family, which he used tc
call his Home Mission; and to those notes he re
quested reply" In explanation of his reason for
80 singular mode of instruction, he used to say
al feel an insurmOuntable backwar nes to close
conversation with my children; when begin, they
are silent, and it is not long before | also fee
tongue tied, yet cannot be easy without ascertain
ing the effect OF my instructions, and hence have
been driven to use my pen, because could not
open my lips" Mr.. Richmond was accustomed Ito
read with his children in his study at as early an
hour as six o'clock in the morning. and as occa-
sions arose, prayed with them in succession. Pa
rental Training
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-09-16
The Wonders of the Created Universe.

What mere assertion will make any one believe
that in one second of time, in one beat OF pen
dulum of clock, ray of light travels over one
nundre and ninety.two thousand miles, aud would
th, refore perform the tour Of the world in about
the same time that it requires to wink ou= eyelids
and in much less than swift runner occupies iu
aking single stride )? What mortal can be made
to believe, without demonstration, that the sun is
almost million times larger than the earth and
hat, although SO remote from us, that cannon
ball shot directly towards it, and maintaining its
full speed would be twenty years in reaching it. it
vet affects the earth by IFS attraction in an inap-
preciable instant Of time? Who would not ask
fJr demonstration, when told that gnats wing
in its ordinary fight beats many hundred times N
O second; or that there exist animated and regula-
v organized beings, many thousands of whose bod
les, laid close together would not extend an inch
But what are those to the astonishing truths which
modern optical inquiries have disclosed which teach
us that every point Of a medium through which a
ray of light passes is affected with succession of
periodical movements, regularly recurring at equal
intervals. no less than five hundred millions of mil
| ons of times in single second That it is by
such movements communicated with the nerves of
our eyes that see; nay, more. that it is the diff
ference in the frequency of their recurrence which
affects US with the sense of the diversity of color
That, for instance, in acquiring the sensation of
redness, our eyes are affected four hundred and
eighty-two millions of times; of yeIlowness, five
hundred and forty-two millions Of millions of lines;
and of violet, seven hundred and seven millions OF
millions of times per second. Do not such things
sound more like the rawlings Of madmen than the
sober conclusions of people in their waking senses
They are nevertheless, conclusions to which any
one may most certainly arrive, who will only be at
the trouble of examining the chain Of reasoning
By which they have been obtained Rsrscha
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God Hears PRAYER.

In 1905 there was a very distressing drought
through most parts of New England; and in none
was it more sensibly felt than in the central part
oil Massachusetts. 1t threatened the almost entire
failure ofthe pOtstoe croy which at that day was
the chief dependence Of poor people for subsistence
Berries dried upon the bushes, grass trampled un-
der the feet OF travellers fields of corn were sbriv
eed and dying, cattle lowed in the fields for fodder
the dew no less than the rain was withheld wells
aud streams were in great measure dry. and thos,
who had no heart to look to heaven for relief knew
not where TO look
Under these circumstances the minister and peo
PIE 10 certain town, where the means of living
were in less abundance than in many other place.
set apart the 3lst day of July for fasting and
er The day was, in appearance, like most others
that proceeded it, clear and warm, till towards
night furnishing no indications of change. The
writer of this attended the religious service of the
occasion. In the afternoon the miuister of the
place led in prayer with deep religious feeling and
earliest Importantly. After stating the distresses
of the people with humble confess on, amoEQnst
other petitions he presented the following: 20 Lord
God. we beseeeh thee let it be known h,is uerv day
,
that there is God in Israel who heareth prayer
and let showers of rain descend to refresh the
scorched earth. Deny not onr request for the hoa-
OF of thy greet name" .--..-
After taking little refreshment, mounted nv
horse TO return home, six or eight miles, Before
had proceeded one hundred rods the heavens drop
ped RAM and within one half mile had TO turn
IN to save myself from thorough drenehing. A.
ter tarrying till the rain abated, passed on, aud
found the road filed with puddIes of water; aud
this exp cted 10 find even to my own door, Bul
no; when left The town for which prayer had been
offered, found signs Of rain, except few drops
insufficient to lay the dust Through all the follow
lag night repeated and plentiful showers fe upon !,
that favored town; and to that place they were al
most confined In all the he ghboriDg towns the
= fleece was dry" As reached home, and espec.
tally when heard the circumstances above related
the truth was impressed upon M own mind, thai
the Christians God was the heareF Of prayer
PuritIn Recorder a
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-09-16

Reader, Until see conversion and faith In
Chrst I cannot aud dare not feel satisfied about G
dying mans soul. Others may feel satisfied frb,v
please, and say after their friends death. try
hope he IS gone to heaven. For my part wou
rather hold ny tougue, and say uotbing | would
be content vth tie least measure OF repentance
and faith 10 a dying man, even though il we're no
bigger than grain Of mustard seed but 10 Be
content with anything less than repentance and
faith seems to ne next door to iafdelity. Reader
what kind Of evidence DO you mean TO leave be-
hind as to the state Of your soul? Lay to heart
what Ihave beeu saying. and you viii DO vel -
When we haze carried you tG your narrow bea LEI
US not have 20 hunt no stray words ard scraps Of
religion in order to make oat that YOU were a true
believer Let Is not have 10 say ia a hesitatinr
way % another. Il trust he IS appy, he talked
go nicely one day, and be seemed 50 pleased With
chapter in tie Bible on another occasion. and he
liked such perssn, who IS good nan" 0 let
Us be able to speak decidedly as to our eondiou-
Let us have some standing proof Of your penteucc.
your faith, and your holiness, that none shall be
able for moment to qEestion your state Read
er. depend on it, without this. those you leave be-
hind can feel no solid comfort a5out your soul
We nav use the form Of religion at your burial.
and express charitable hopes. We may meet you
at the ehHrcb-yard gate aad say, Blessed are the
4s,5 who die in the Lord" But this will not al
ter your condition. If you die without eonvsr-
sion 10 God-vithout repentance without
fifth in Christ--yOur funeral will only be tee fu-
ueral Of lost soul.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-09-16
MISCELLANEOUS.

BIENNIAL STATE FAIR OF TENNESSEE,
NHE first Biennial State FAIR OF TenDessee Til Be held
Il at the WALNUT RACE COURSE, near Nashville
commencing MONDAY, the first day of 0clohsF and
continue during the week. Premiums to the amount
OF 5000 are offered in every branch Of Agricultural pro-
ducts Manufactures and Stock 1t is desaed that rHis
Fair be made Exposition Of tire Of Tennessee
in every department of its industry. Composition IS in
vsd from all parts of the Stale. While the competition
mails the grewh produce manufacture Of The State Of
Tennessee every necessary arrangement viii be made to
accommodate exhibitors from other States and diplomas
will 5e awarded 70 such animals and manufactures rs are
Judged deserving from heir excellence .--,-....
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1.
This d+y will e devoted 70 the exhibition Of Manu'sc-
lures of Wool Cotton Silk, Hemp and Flax snd Minerals
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2. .1a "a
Cabinet and Carpenters Work, Hats, shoes and boots
Leather, Printing Agricultural Implements and uSeai
Machines Silver and other Ware, Gu Carrl ss Iron
Castings Minerals OF Tennessee Products Of the ied the
Orchard and GArden, Flowers, the Diary, Poultry Hsms'
Bread, dc r= rt --t5--
On this 1sy. there will be FLOWING MATCH, the
endnoIs OF which will be found in the circular OF ths
WEDNESDAY,, OCTOBER 3.
The Annual address will be delivered by Gsv yoES.
SON at II oclock-The exhibition will be OF CATTLE
HOGS, and SHEEP.
THURSDAY. OCTOBER4.
Exhibition of BLOOD Houses.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 81.
Exhibition Of Sacde, Dr. ught sud Harness Homes
On this day also premiums VIII be awarded 70 TIE bsst
-S' '-'i SATURDAY, A OCTOBER g..
Exhibition Of Jacks Jennets, and Au1es, and genera
review Of the weeks exhibition ~
Arrangements wiI be made for the exhibition Of Ma
chlaefy on the different days Of the fair. s-ss5
ANY fur her information be Obtained frcn the Cen
era Circular of the Bureau application 70 sitr OF
the undersigned.
JOHN SHELBY. vsF o.
. +. K. RAINS. =" .-.- a.e
t. G. EASTMAN, See State Bureau. -
W. K. ELLIST0N. Sec. County society
JOHN WIIAIAaS, Treasurer.
sepl6-td b II. CHEAThAM, Chief Marshal.
Banner Gazette and Wing copy once week I'LL date.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-09-16
The Present Moment.

How important and solemn are many of the con-
siderstions connected with tie plessAt nloaerf o.
time.
tbs moment, who read these words am either
regenerated soul, pardonai or saved by grace, or
an uurenewed sinner exposed to the wrath Of God
"a son of TIE Lord Most High or a willing ser-
want of Satan--an her of heaven and eternal glory
or a traveller in the broad road to hopeless perdi
tion.
This moment, whatever be my character, ! am
10 the presence and under the immediate notice OF
holy God, whose aIlsearching eye reads my inmost
thoughts.
This moment, the power of that God prompted
by his mercy. upholds me in conscious existence,
protects and preserves me from death, while some
one or more of my fellow beings are compelled tc
obey the summons of the King of Terrors,r aud
hasten to be numbered with the dead.
This moment record is made in that book out
of which l am to be Judged record of the pres
ent act--a record of what | am intending to do
the next moment, and at some future hOur-a re-
cord of the motives which now aetuate me and
prompt me to the performance of these eontempla-
ted acts.
The passing naon,eAt is just now going into etcr.
nifty, to witness in a case soon to be tried-a case
upon the decision of which my eternal happiness OF
N sery depends.
TAs present moment shortens the period allotte'
me for preparation TO stand before the great white
throne of God and the Lamb and brings me ),
much nearer my eternal home; for
every beating pulse l tell
Leaves but the number less"
This moment, am liable to be summoned before
the Judgment seat of the Searcher Of hearts, ano
give exact account Of my pres Mt character; fOi
dangers stand thick through all the ground,
To push me TO the tomb"
This moment, IT, am still an impenitent sinner,
am growing more hardened in sin and rebellion
against God, and my future prospects are becom
ing more deeply and fearfuily shrouded in gloom.
This moment, if an unconverted soul, am turn
ing my back upon the bleeding dying Savior o.
sinners, and deaiening nv to all the touching
accents and affection lie Invitations of mercy utter
I'd by the spotless Lamb of Calvary!
1Ris moment. doubtless, some soul is, By neglec'
sinful act, dropping the last drop into its cup
.niquity, previous to its being given over to haro
uess of heart and blindness of mind forever; and
know not, if am still unreeonciled to God, bu
that even now | may be passing that critical poin
beyond which there can be no possibility of saliva
ion.
TAis moment Oh, my soul awake to action 10
reference 10 thine eternal interests; for. upon thu
decision of THIS MOMENT, thy fature and unaterabe
ies ing NAV depeud; ''Gop BE xERcupL 10 Ne 4
SINNER !'-Y Youth ADJ cIts
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From the n. Y. Observer
Violated Vows.

Men DO not seem te be aware Of the guilt they
CD tract By making prom to God and falling to
keep them. They forget that to the guilt Of tb,
transgression is added the guilt Of a violated vow
Some are more careful TO keep their promises 10
men, than their promises to God There are some
who are constautly promising that they viii repent
and break of from their sins, and as constantly
failing to do what lhey promise Indeed they can
quit their coDscienees, and gain their own consent
t. remain impenitent, only by system ofpromi5es
made but to be broken and renewed Thus one
who is often anxious about his soul, may becoue
IN re guilty than one who remains careless and
unconcerned
Mr.. f. was an intelligent farmer, who bad re-
Ii fioas education and was tolerabiy regular at
tendaut at church. His wife was Pious woman,
who prayed for him, set before hm an example Of
Christian conseientiousness and me kaess, bat
oolId never overcome her constitutional ;ndity so
fir as to speak to him plainly and poin.edly res
pecting his eternal interests. This she confessed
with many tears, after his decaase..
Mr.. E. was taken i'll, but not so seriously as to
alarm his friends. He however was alarmed AMI
sent for his pastor. He expressed to him his fear
lest he should die and his great anxiety respecting
his soul He confessed that he bad kept promis-
ing God from time to time that he would repent.
He now renewed and repeated his promises If
God would spare bis life and restore bin to health,
he would repent.
The pastor endeavored to impress upon him the
duty Of repenting at once, instead of promising to
repent at future time, but without success.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-09-16
THE FIRST ANNUAL STATE FAIR EXHIBITION
Mechanics Institute of Tennessee
Will open at Odd Fellows Hail.
N THE CITY OF NASHVILLE

On tie First Monday Of October, 1855.
NTANUFACTUR Mechanics Artists. and all 9TH
vi ers invited contribute specimens Of their skill
and labor. Competent sd yes will be appointed to
inc all articles exhibited and award PREMIUMS 10 thOss
entitled TO them under the rules.
AL articles sent for exhibition will be stored without
to owner and should be sent to the o. VIM
Ii. Gordon Co., Commission Merchants Market street
The object Of the Fair is develop and encourage ths
Manufacturing and Mechanical interests Of the State IL
is the hands Of committee OF reliable snE
energetic men, and its success is placed beyond doubs
and an invitation is most cordially and confidently eE
tended to all who may be disposed to participate in its adj
vantgges.
No CHARGE will be made te exhibitors either for the pr
Vilege of exhibiting for admission to the Fair
The opening of the State Agricultural Fair and the meet
ing of the Legislature Simultaneous with the opening Of
abe Mechanics Exhibition will add unusual interest 10 the
occasion -
CIRCULARS containing full details of the plan Of the
hibton end all other information desired will be prompt
ly forwarded by addressing either Of the undersigned
~ NJ. N. MONOHAN, Pres't.
Fl. X WALKER, Cor Secy. spll
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Uses of the Sabbath

A celebrated English physician has lately given
the following evidence before the house of Com
mons on the physical uses of the Sabbath
"I have been in the habit, during great many
years, Of considering the uses of the Sabbath and
OF observing its abuses The abuses a.e chiefly
manifested in labour and dissipation. The use
medically speaking, is that of day of rest In
theological sense it is holy rest, providing for
the induction of new and sublime ideas in the mind
of man preparing him for bis future state As a
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/ cH1LD.s PRAYER.

Gentle Shepherd! pity me,
While in faith look to thee.
Weak and pOweEless am.
Save-oh save thy little lamb.
Keep me safe from eTery harm,
With thy own almighty arm.
wheu the storms Of lie arise
When the flock in terror flies
Gentle Shepherd then be near,
Keep nae from the fate fear.
Then when powerless 1 am,
Save---oll save thy little lamb
When the tempter We behold,
When he seeks the peaceful told-
Ere by sin be distressed,
Lead me to some place Of rest.
Thus, oh Christ, where'er am,
Love and save thy little lamb.-IRsaper.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-09-16
HYMN IN A HAPPY APPROACH TO
DEATH.
BY CRCDEf.

Come forward, Death, and let us tdlk,
While near to thee stand
fear thee not; so draw near
To shake thy thrice cold hand.
welcome thee to do thy work,
Soon as my sands are run;
cannot form an empty wish
Thy coming stroke to shan.
In some dark chamber Of the grave
Do thou this body lay:
For in thy hands, o death, my friend,
fearless leave my clay.
Haste, take thy dart; thy spear, thy bow,
And lift thy killing hand;
I'll 10 k thee boldly in the fsse,
And thus undaunted stand
By faith ! see Emmanuel land
Oh let me leap on shore,
To mingle with yon Seraphims,
And in their strains adore.
hear their harps, their golden harps,
Sound the Redeemer's praise;
Oh, let me join my notes with them
And sing redeeming grace.
Come quickly, Death, the angelic guards
Are lowering all around,
And waiting to embrace their charge
When thou hast me unbound.
Make haste! cut loose! dissolve Lfe's band,
long to be away;
When Immortality's in view,
Gould patience bear delay.
Life's bitterest hour is recompensed
By ecstscies of death;
Assured Of endless life, yield,
Triumphing yield my breath.
Ipant for pure immortal joys;
I'm all anxiety,
To see, to feel, to hear. to know,
What means eternity.
Now, now my breath begins to fail,
The spirits almost free;
And all the bands that keep their held
At once asunder fee.
/ breathe, feel immortal life,
And taste the celestial joy,
While dazzling round the throne
Ny very power employ
Ye friends surviving, dry your tears,
Your tears, your tears are lost;
Shed them for those who on the sea
o mortal life are tossed.
Just on my eye-lds LEI some friend
His fingers gently lay;
Without their aid see the beams
OF an eternal day.
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~" Never despise a man bee; use dis employ
ment is humble, or bis clothing bad. The bee is
an insect which is not very pleasing to the sight
vet its hive affords an abundance OF honey.
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Sewanee House,
NASHVILLE TENN

BRIDGEs & SON, PRoPRIET0Es
FE'HlS desirable house has lately been entirely rehtted
and reuTnished, and there has also been added mum.
ber OF large aud beautiful rooms, dining hall &C
The house IS centrally located the Gene
raj STAG tice, steam Boat Landing, and the business
portion nj The city.
We prepared to accommodate the travelling pub
i!c and frenJs IL general, in style TO be
passed by any hotel in the West.
june5O BRIDGES 4 son, Proprietors
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n@- The poor should get learning in order to
get rch aud the rich should acquire it for an orna-
ment or usefulness.
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TENNESSEE MASUFACTORY.
SYLVAN NILS,

SYLVAN Mills,
SHELBYyILLB, IEsNESsKE.
~ ILLELAND d co, Manufacturers Of all kinds OF
(T COPTONADES, APRON CHECKS, tPLALDS
AND STRIPES 7ICKZNGS, STRLPD OSRAB ORGS
tOr servants THYME, &C.
large fuiI line of the above Goods always b+
found ut Messrs- TRABUE q LUCUS', No. "a Public
square, Nashville Tennessee, at factory prices which
have recently been reduced fully compete with any
manuIaetory either North or South We resp ctfnly
quest city and country merchants call Messs Trabu"
Lucus-Our only agents at NsShvie-and examine the
Goods. GILLELAND CO.
tas- We the agents for the sbove Goods, and re-
specuy request city and country merchants 70 call and
examine them. We have just received large lot
mayIT TRABUE 4 LUCUS.
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House Furnishing Goods

House Furnishing Goods.
WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE.
DRASS BOUND BUCKETs-all sizes;
D Iron do do do;
Painted Toy Buckets; Brass Bound Wster Cans
Iron Bound Water Cans; Cedar Milk Piggins
Cedar Pals; do Tubs-al sizes;
DO Keelers- Brass and Iron Bound;
DO Churns-alI sizes;
ChOpping rays; Wooden Bowls;
Paent spring CiOt es Pins;
Market Baskets, with or without covers;
Large Square and Round Clothes Baskets;
Willow Wagons;
German Work Baskets
Deep Clothes Baskets, with Wood Bottoms
Just received and for sale BY
msyl2 SNOW, MACKcNzIE co.
SIX MINUTE FREEZERS.
I'VE have just received additional supply Of the Iet
w Cream FreeEers, for making Ice Cream in SN
MINUTES. .
Common Freezers and Tubs;
Ice Water Pitchers; ice Picks and Mallets;
Preserving Kettles Hammered and Cast Brass;
French Porcelain Kettles and Sauce Pans;
do Timed Iron Sauce Pans
Fruit Cans Of all sizes for putting up fruits
vegetables jlneS SNOW MACKENZIE CO.
PATENT SAD IRONS. =
nNE OF the most valuable OF Inventions, with vhie+
~ the ironing for family can be done with i've
worth Of charcoal -
TaiiOrs' and Box Irons
Ironing Stoves and Furnaces;
Preserving Furnaces &C., &c;
Iron Spoons, of all sizes.
junes SNOW, MACKENZIE 4 co.
HOF AK FURNA, Es. -
Wy have Just received from Boston q supppy of CHI
w SONS FURNA ES, and prepared to put the,
the best STYLE eher for heating private residenoer
'hurches or other public buildings ... --
The following of the important improvements
stained by this invention: Purity of air. tree from th
air red hot furnaces, powerful
1gement tor generating heat great durability Of urnac
eect safety against setting buildings on hre in whie
,aeyire l1cAte may be set IN low cellars and easily
nludged.
To thus Furnace was awarded the Worlds Fair Prf.t
dedel 10 London in 1851, having been considered in al
e,pects superior TO the Furnaces offered from Russia
juneS SV0&, MAcKEyzIE d co
ThhUUGh n SIX aIN UIrI3.
PATENT ICE CREAM FREEZER,
4 eKtrao! dihary aud astonishing improvement l
y Cream Ereezwg will freeze IN sx minsltes by sim
Ole ant elegant application OF we'll known principles, pro-
duc,ng this desirable and surprising result child OF
years can mana % Il without difficulty.
GHREk SILVER MEDALS
swar6e by the Maryland Institute and Fstclass dplo
,he Metropolitan Mechanics Institute, sttes, The
superiorify of tins apparatus ali others
As further aud convincing proof the excellencs
his Freezer, The undersigned would state, that
THOUSANDS
have been sold since tie patent issued For sale by
aug5 snow. MAGKFNZIE 20
PPLE PEELERS,-A yer, ueal ala .Lgcut, :
"A Machine by which bushel of Apples. Peaches Po.
10 an hour. For sale by
aug5. SNOW MACKENZIE Il co
7 AIDES BONNET TKGNK5;
Il Sup, Sole Leather do;
do do Ashland Valises;
do do plain do;
A variety Of Rllek Zip Travelling Trunks. Jrst rs.
celvei by RAMAGE & CHpRCH,
JuySl A College street.