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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-04-15
SHOE STORE!
Fegguson & Cos.

HAVE jusl opened their new Store in utn.
deFson's Row Of buildings, nearly opposite The
Gazette Olice.
Their stock Of Boots and Shoes for nen, uo-
men and children, is certainly the best and
cheapest that has ever been brought to Bedford.
tor three reasons.
First On account Of the pressure Of tas
times, they have been laid in at 80 cents on the
dollar less than what was paid last year lor the
same goods.
Second They were bought for CASH, and
the usual discounts made.
Third They were bought in much larger
quantities than dry goods merchants buy ther,,
and consequently were bought much lower.
Ii this is doubted, the evidence is on the stann
at the counter.
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
The store room has been so arranged as TO
have a separate apartment for the Ladies, pro-
vded with comfortable chairs and stools where
they cat SIT and talk, CT buy shoes as they
please.
Pickles and FruIs.
In connection with the shoe business. al
kinds of Pickles, Fruits and Preserves will ba
Kept, including Pine Apple, Peach, Sttawber-
rles. Cherries, Brandy Peaches, Catsups, Mixed
Pickles. Io5SteFS sc So
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-04-15
Nov. ?, 1851.

The business Of manufacturing iron at Lemon
Iron Works, viii be continued by the undersigned
who has purchased all the interest Of his late partners
James MadaTy, in the Books property and effects
belonging to the late fTm Of Matsra, King s. Co.
Nov. 20. 1857. HENRY ). KING.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-04-15

jnniata Tp., Bedford Co.
March {, 'j9.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1859-02-10
MACON f..

HUVHIs HOUSE IS TIE most PLEASANTLY Stu
ated Of any Hotel in The city. = ~ W. ~,
and has bathing facilities eqea 10 ihese a. Osd fens
fort 1t is also near the steamboat landing me 80
deuot and within ten minutes walk q the NAVY tsII -.
Naval Hospital places well worthy visit Ie: so
da,ions are unexceiIed BY any Hotel in ne s .I.3
10 os,enat,ous publication 81 its being the @os E 4,
and unequaled Hotel" the proprie,ors howesel nSP;
due regard to the comforts Of their Eue:sS 70
pleasant and satisfactory homo. and like me eukS
Statesman Of the Old North Stale. The late ~
continue to deserve the liberal patronage u ms "S'
ana 70 MAKE many "s" WI. II. WILSON,
los SAN. BROWNE
PrOPriet0sA
The propretos submit the foowieG merit card . se:
e ~ iio r. + an extract ffUm On editorial N me
at i. duty We owe the public TO speak 81 m,nss 70
which it is interested in their true light o1I ~
duty We owe the travelling public. but sso Su ~ NJ
our mite TO cumn,end merit when We speak well Wy
Gun House, located in Portsmouth, to when Guy s"~
tcrprising nhabi this hste - an honor s., and
Familiar With the principal hotels in several ssse. .oS
having had several wears experience In travelling: se
turv The assertion that the NaeIn IN wost S,s
first class hotel is not inferior to any eatnef S.u
True others NAV and do present hner aPPsss"cS. ;I
eandv equipage but surpass the Aac'S w -
entertainment aud cheerful compliance WIN Tue
the guest -, ,..:,,;,n .,.r.
This is M fancy SKETCH yet is the Description o,s
wrought Every one who stops At this h"use w'' 49,
our correctuess-we only regret We are no' aoe !" u
ample Justice the gentlemanly prOpris'"rs I'r 'oe
py 10 serve the public in acceptable manne! anu "
hotel which sh"ud be the pride anc The home q. 'ns ~
eer who pa ,hrough stops IN that CIT! ."a s y,
hone That ali our readers w do themselves the justice ="
call c. this house when occasion oilers =.
January ~, 1859. 'D0'
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xlrrRELLs CELEBRATED
,vvrR Al aPRlNCS ron SALE

rHAvING DETERMln1D 20 nCr e.! FIJI !. ~
IA E.ll Il o6sr Soe sole ny selseess -
eoo,sv e Gr..,iIe. siisaied ia.sdissy g - s:S
~ Gsssoe Ralsaad. enass'asn1 "1 .efo CH,s
I'm OF vhich l. In original srsS0 rsPen 49, s.ss
n. be;nr weli sdspsed so TIE 80
vbesi. xc Ths impsovsmeois sfs -. gee.
: isrr. md cnmmod,pss dwelling. with gu essss I'm
S.Id;ns. soecsher with Creulss ssv ana Ons ~"
s@ n ;;os. Hamse 81 Iis,rsls Dspet. which =
'' az HiNERAI SPRINGS. loe.,.d wi,his nib e sss
R,;i;,d arc c,osidrsrd very vsluabl The v.ics ~
IN E,und by analysis Ia pusssas msdcssa
6rs orier snd hes eurrd snme o6 the @s:s sesses
n Serufuls and e0scsed masy rsusaseses SUI MSs.
disssscs afss ihe paiiess he'd b:es rsn"%ssesS
h~ ~ be.a physessns-al u which en- y seosssse
s. The evdescs of many rrspsessbss e.a. IT, SpTs
have bsru largely pairUaisrd fbe ssves.i ye.n 9 S
on.nv uf vhosn have besa pesmaeeesy eusSe.
Evo;.bjv Of the beneficial sdeess u ihe vasss.
I'm "ner The necessity Of refusing sdsi!iaaes N hos
drrds of visi,"rs wishing TO uss The ws'ef vso"
prepared Ia accnmnodaie. m A. 4,
Ferr wishing - embark 10 this ess'.s -" ! ~.
an uppovsuuty rsrsly With. T6e Meaesoe zoe se.
sae.s Of the Farm aud Mlla sngsshee With the -
merits VI the wstcs all eumbne TO scodsf 10" -
most desirable sisWattuas in the essaaey
Fur further psrticulars. those Wishing 70 easeaR
cali and examine Gs themselves ~ Ers any
sddn.siug NE u, X,is5ss. Grsssis Ss.s'y S1Scr,,
Khircll'a n. C.. April I. lsss. Wv.
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LATE PUBLICATIONS.

vW1HAT WILL lie DO WITH IT: By Sir + Bo'wer
The LAND And THE BOOK. or Bib'ie.l lustr..
,;ms drawn fm the Manners and Customs The SCENES
and Scenery If the Holy Land BY W. ~ Thomson u H.
with numerous maps AMI cngrsvingS 3,
HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION IN ENGLAND; ny
Henry Thomas Buckle NJ ~
od0re Hartmann. -
AGNEII, on CHEsSS-Nev Edition.
THE SECURING OF TIE WHITE HORSh. or the
Long Vacation Rambc of London Clerk; By author OF
..Tom Browns Schos, Days" "
SUNSHINE cr Nate vinton; by Harriet d Mekcwer
HERTRAM NOEL; Bv J. May.
WILD SPORTS IN THE FAR WEST; Hy Gers'a-
ecker-l!lu>tntcd .,,
TWO DISCOURSESIThe first DELIVERED IN the 18th ct
Nav lSs as the chasing in the Old Brick Church
in Beekap SSrrect-The last the Slst at Ocs"bef S
at the dedication the New Brick Church On Murray Hill;
Bv Gardiner Spring. DID,. L. d.
THE YCIE IOt;-A series rf Stories E'r the young
LIFE AMONG THE CHILDREN.
BUDS FROM TliF CHRISTMAS BOCGHS, and other
Tales; By Virginia +. Townsend.
THE SOCIABLE. ar l,pl Hume An,usements .
DIVINE AND MORAL SONGS FOR CHILDREN:
Ry Rev Isaac Watts d. D-English Ed'on-wiah eo'orcd
FO0TSTEPS OF SAMUEL. PAUL.
MEMORIES Of BETHANY.
SWORDS POCKET ALMANAC. for 1859.
LIFE OF THE nON. NATHANIEL NACON, Of North
Carolina; By Edward r. C.'tien.
I'd. D. TURNER.
y. G. Box Store.
Raleigh. Jan. %. 1859. g-
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NOTICE OF CO.PARTNERsHIP.

MIR. SAML d. HICKS. formerly Of Granville County.
ivl North-Caro'na and late Of the firm OF Brown'ev
Hicks of Petersburg Va is this day admitted to partner
ship in nv house. The business Will be eondncted undr
the firm and style Of D. T. WILLIAMS HICKS. l beg
70 return grateful To my patrons and
friends the liberal support and patronage bestowed on
NE the past three ard request continuance OF
the same Concern with assurance that the unit
ed efforts Of the house will be devoted to their ineress
All pei having cl-ms against me will please present
them for immediate PAYMENT and those indebted Tor cash
bills are requested to pay carl! as practicable. Ad
made though, faith Of produce, will 1t DESIRED
be transferred to the concern.
D. T. WILLIAMS.
Richmond, Jan. !, 1889.
ID. T. WILLIAMS & HICKS:
PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS l. GENERAL
FOR TIE
TOBACCO, WHEAT, &C.,
No. Shocco Slip,
RICHMOND. Va,
Offer their services the Planters of Virginia and North
Carulna and the trade generally
- Particular attention raid to forwarding manufac
turcd Tobaccn. ard filling orders; and liberal advances
made all consgnments in hand.
d. T. WILLIAMS
SAML. d. HICKS.
Late Of Brownley Hicks, Petersburg, Va.
January 4, lso9. SIN.
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FEMALE NORMAL SCHOOL,
HlcH Polxr, N. C. RAnRoAD.
Is Miles West Of GFeensborous1


Rev. n Moray Principal with efficient Assistants:
VIHE OBJECT OF THIS INSTITUTION Is 20 p.oJs'. .s
for the thorough education Of Young Ladies, ano -
an feature qua sueh Of them . may iii Gsi
omen on the LIST of FEBRUARY, IN the new Brick b9a
recently purchased By the mSs e%
nence, and has sufficient number OF weitGrnisneo I'LL.
to accommodate 100 boarding pupils We have m;oe ~ y
Nsnrsl Sciences with I. s. Burbank, NJ formerly asso
Gated with Prof VIM Russell in the New sngan1 sencs
in college High Point is SIS feet sSsss .es
the WELDON Of educating elevated and healthy
country The expenses less than ct any o.eef
ticn Of the character in the State Board and rns9oS
rooms with 6rvpacss, fuel &C., g per month En9nsn
Branches 81 lis per session. Languages a1c
tsls ,w Board and half the tuition required IN .dssnce
The PROPRIETOR Teschers and Pupils dwell together ana
~ ~ Young Ladies' will be received and CREDITED for
tuition until they can teach and pay it. Situations guar
antied to such.
For fail information. address. ,:,
High Point, n. G.
1.,,.-v =, 1880 S-lmPd.
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Ns. L cuasisssa us CssAe hsd trrn msFs
tssis 81 - o.ssy = NsAA. sss 90 csi Cd g ns
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eAasys hrss<ks Sarsard 81 ~ Sssnses from Nss.
Ne csosSAssva DIT Ssaassrs cae1ss ss'ksnd ~.
L<vb tkea ~ aua IL Ssssksr&. tsss sS
eAssNa ey IL SnaaW 81 - nas L. hss prom.
issd = 20 Nm sepsisssa . 0agssessas ss seu's
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HOOPS! HOOPS:l
IL 200 Skeleton II,sp skirts at 81 sc.
Jus; received by
". Il. / B. s. TUCKER.
Raleigh, Jan. g. lsss. l3-k
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a. -. ~ - ma ''''a'ri'sn b fiw Nmf
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sas, ss 80 "9f@Ne thr ba ~ 4
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80 ess,ae ssth Me- Norwood end
- "&' go '''s 1s''s Winch wac sclss
"a. - - = @p 80, nass -
tee ssa 20 o.sasss she shde'h sssts o hasisaaap
'"se use sesa'e 'Hsss
Hs sis@e 20 ,sssf Cd lie bil ssa n4s
sssnsa several ssasss,s My q saseda Ia ilaea,,6
hasssese s'srasa hs'e shsssaF aaslaisf aa srros,
Il Al ID tksr ds11ls q klafh et,sfssifr n
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SPRING INFORMATION, 1889.
ARMSTRONG. GATOR 4 CO.,

INrOktNN> ANb S"auteS "
Ribbons, Mtlliaery, xi!k Goods. RacAe, Flew
css, straw Bouscss and FLATS,
No. ss1 BALTIMORE STREET.
sSswsxx caAsts sSp aAxovss 80.
BALTIMORE
0G- Stick unequalled 10 the raed States In variety
and chrapnc>s.
Jsuu.ry "a. lsse ii-sHpd.
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N. C. Mutual Insurance Company.
AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
NOnhG.oina Mutual Insurance cOmp.ny held sIa On
Directors and Officers for tine ensuing year:
DIRECTIONS:
Henry D. Turner Raleigh.
5;R; Williams, d.
So 4 "a s s i $:,;;. e. s:
james n a To.le.. d.
JAIME. E. Hoyt, Washington
Alex. MITCHELL Newbern.
John n u JONES' N ze Eie n o%''s'''
Gen. W. Charles Elizabeth City.
J. w. Harrsii, iurfreesb-ro
H. B. Williams, Charlotte.
A. w. Steel fayet,evlle.
J"seph White. Anson County.
Josh. Boner. Salem.
A. T. Sunny. Asheville.
OFFICERS OF THE C0MPANi.
H. d. Turner, Flee Precedent.
John H. Bryan, attorney.
;:$s ! % $ii:$;::' nsa''. o'.".'.os
C. C;; ". D. Autehngs }
and continues to take risks upon classes Of pro
in the State Except Steam Mills and Turpentine Bis
property amounting to oo. large PARTON Of which
in country risks and its present capita! is Six
pany has beer less than third per cent per an
mr. nall grades Of property embraced in its operations
addr sed tc the Secretary, post paid
Raleigh, JAZZ. q. 1882 10
FOR HIRE,
TWO NO. TANNERS.
l. Apply TO-
Raleigh, Jan. IA, 1889. 1T
DRIME NEW ORLEANS SUGAR AND MO.
II LASSES- For sale by
JONES MOORE.
January 10, Tim.
A sgRrIY OF OLD GOVERNMENT JAVA
' % '''' ''' ''' jones' ;'s s MOORE.
Jan. Is. Tim.
MEALS SERVED UP AT ALL HOURS
OAK CITY HOUSE.
January 81, 1883. loft
New 1o % .s sSsHEr BUTTER, AND n
JONES / nooRk
Jan. Is Tim.
ATwsEs BROWN AND WHITE HOODS
III Just received " ;s.' 4 e x < 5. TUCKER
Jspuary g. 1859. l3-G
JUST RECEIVED At fuckers
BEAUTIFUL LOT OF PARTY FANS The atten.
"A iion Of the ladies il invited. =. 4.
Raleigh, Jan. %. 1859. Ie-I
NroRru.cAROLINA STRIFE AND PLAID
~ Homespsns ior misunderstanding snt rely new
JUST '''' y. D. n q TUCKER;
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TEACHERS WANTED.

TEACHERS WANTED
VuNnE TRUSTEES Or THE MALE AND FEMALE
Il Academies Williamson y. C. dc.se so ssnpicy
Trschrrs l>t MARCH next The s.'ussss -
desirable "rc. fer.un. rrefr'v-i wh' '"ssd .. make
teaching pr,tr>sa Sstsst rvsrrvuevs rvyussvd %
IL qual,heaiious aud sharsc'cr. Sd.insa
Asa Dis;s;S. lc-.:,.x
Williamson. Jan T.. l>:s. le-N.
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T. nAutra -
MAILER & HOIST,
JEWELLERS AND ENGRAvERS,
up STAIRS. OVER LOCGEES TIN STOvE StORE.

UP STAIRS, OVER lOUIEES TIN STOvE STORE.
Fayetteville street.
a RE VOW PREPARED To MANUFACTURES All
"A k,pd> of Gold aud Silver Ware. sass ss t"A S's
;h.,, Inn. S,..u. Na..s ie Jswri. td Chains Bssss-
i.,s Brra.,rrs and ever, ih;r. II The k'nd
Engraving Il all descriptions d.ne in the sss sy'e and
on short notice.
Rr,ar;ur IL Jcws'sy .f Ill s,-ss nsssiy eseeu'ed.
Having established .urstv~s IN Raleigh sc the Pssns
cf carving the sbve baps>s. &c hrc :" rssssss
LIBERAL pa,ruasr .. meri, which shall .psss pains
I.n,srr ~ iS;, LILY.
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A DISSOLUTION IN COMPREHENSIVE

A DISSOLUTION IN COMPREHENSIVE.
TIME FIRM. ~ Tilk TOWN ~ NASHVILLE. NASH
L County. hrrr,,,t,rc kn.wn 7. J. BODDiE CO.
has rccniv bsru Dissolved by mutual eus-p'. and The
siy'e IL The hrm is HARPER. MARSuHORNE
BRASWEi1 wb" aissr themselves that thry I'LL be able
to drr such Inducements ' purchases u justly net.
il that hbrral patronage which tho HOUSE hss heretofore
received. this :iih VI January. i>sy.
January -. l>ss. .i-M
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A CARD.
SHALL CONTINUE The PRACTICE OF THE LAW,
sno WI attend the County and Superior Courts Of
of the supreme and Federal Cosrss 10 Raleigh N
once now At my residenee where can b found ,skss
p., A. u. LEWIS
80 ~ ., Ioos: n-lm.
20 Register eopy for one month
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HILlSBORO' n. C. Military ACADEuv.
THIS ACADEMY WILL BE CONDUCTED on rHR
y Institutions -'0.''''"s s's's AA"ss'
Fur Circular address The Superintendent,
COL. G. c. TEW
Aills6oro', NC.
0-WAsWR.
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TERMs---Two DOLLARS PER ANNUM,]
BY w. A. LEE AND HUGH WILSO]

porous circumstances than We were. To
me she gave the huge old work-box, with all
its contents, in token of the high esteem
and affection with which was regarded by
the deceased, / was to inherit the well
stored work-box, only on condition that it
was 10 be used daily by me in preference to
all others. "Evevy ball of darning cotton,
as i, diminishes, eball bring its blessings
said Cousin Deborah ;"for Ada Benwell
that was my nane) is a good, girl, and
darns more holes in the stockings of her
brothers and sisters that any other girl Of
her age. Therefore, l particularly recon-
mend her to use them up as soon as she
can, and she will meet with her reward in
due season."
Mother was little disappointed at the
conclusion Of our kipswoman's will, and
expressed her displeasure in few sharp re-
marks. for which my father gently reproved
her. The suhjec, Of the legacies was never
again discussed. The old work box was in
constant requisition by my side, and the
balls of darning cotton rapidly diminished.
One day. as [ was sitting beside my moth
er, busy with my needle, she remarked {:
You have followed your own cousins direc-
tions, Ada. She particularly recommended
you to use up the balls of darning cotton
as soon as possible, and look there is one
just done"
As my mother spoke, unrolled long
necdleful, and came to the end Of that ball.
A piece of paper fell to the ground, which
had been the nuckels on which the ball
was formed. stopped to pick it up, pnd
was just about throwing it into the fire,
when it caught my mothers eye, and she
stretched opt her hand and seized it. In
momenrs she unfolded it to onr astonisbed
gaze {; it was a bank note for fifty pounds.
20, dear Cousin Deborah !" she ex :
claimed. ats just like her, kind, queer
old soul"
We were not long in using up all the
other balls Of cotton yarn in that marvel
Gus workbox, and such reward as found
| for my industry sure was never met with
before or since. No less than ten fifty
pound notes were thus brought to light
and my father laughingly declared had
wrought my own dover with my needle
| Chambers Journal.
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CHINESE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Hat':
ersham relates the following anecdote as
demonstrative of the Chinese character -
"Some two years since, shortly after the
town baker ia Chinaman) had poisoned the
bread, merchant called his butler to tls
breakfast table, and said, Butler I don't
like the looks Of this bread take it away
away and see if it is not poisoned An
hour two later he met him, and asked
We'll, what about the bread a'-'Hea)l rigl.
no poison. How do you knowa' qucri,
ed the decentralization side down
stairs) have got one small boy, one coolie {;
lie no got father, no got mother; I give he
ono piece-he cat, no make he sick. Can
secure now"
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RANDOLPH AMONG THE BOYS.

A correspondent Of the Central Presby-
terrain furnishes some "reminiscences Of his
school days, nearly fifty years ago, when
tho celebrated John Randolph was at the
zenith of his power as leading member of
Congress. Mr.. Randolph had three wards,
who were his nephews, at the school of the
Rev. Drury Lacy, Prince Edwards County,
Va, and used TO be a frequent visitor. The
writer says:
1T was Mr.. Lacy's custom to hear his
boys recite their Latin aud Greek gram
mar lessons before breakfast, and have
known Mr.. Randolph, moro that once, to
come from Bizarre,Qwo miles land enter
the school house by sun-up. AT nine O.
clock the school was formally opened,
when all the boys read verses about in tire
Bible, until the chapter or portion was finish
ed. Mr.. Randolph always seemed highly
| pleased with this exercise, read his verse in
turn, and with Mr.. lacy. would sometimes
ask questions. On one occasion, whilst
reading one Of the books Of the Pentateuch,
he stopped lad with the question.
"Tom Miller, can you tell me who was
Moses father, T.,
"Jetliro, sir" was the prompt answer.
"Why, you little cog, Jethro was HI.
father,in law"
Then putting the question to four or five
others by name, not one Of whom coulc
answer. he beratel them soundly for their
carelessness and inattenton in reading
saying" ,"When you were reading las, week
William Cook read the verso containing
the name Of Moses father, and have yen al
forgotten it already?"
Just then young man caught the ma m,
and unable to repeat the verse from tlr,
Bible, repeated part of line from Milton
"The potent rod Of Amram's son." &c,
"Ah, said Mr.. Randolph. ."that is tn
way you learn your Bible; get it out O
other books, what little you know Of it :;
and with an exceedingly solemn name
j and tone, added, sand so it is with us all
and terrible proof Of our deep depravit,
it is, that we do relish and remember any
thing better than The BOOK"
The very ut,erance. simple IS it was
filled every one with awe, and made hi.,
feel guilty, whilst at the same time it in,
parted reverence for the Bible which wa
never felt before, and which, from on
mind at least, will never he cffacsd. Mr.
Randolph was so well pleased, however
with the young man who quoted from hi
:avorite auother, that in short time n
soon, perhaps, as he could get it from Ricl,
mond, he presented him with beautifr
copy Millions Paradise Lost, with a suit
able inscription in his own elegant hand
writing.
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[PAYABLE IN ADVANCE
VOLUME VII.---NO. q:
WHITFIELD's FIRST SERMON

Writing on this subject to friend from
Gloucester, on the 3Oth Of June, '17se, Mr.. ,
Whitfield thus refers to the first sermon he
ever preached: "Last Sunday after noon, I
preached my first sermon in the Church Of
St. Mary de Crypt, where was bap,isetl,
and also first received the sacrament of the
Lords supper. Curiosity as you may easily
guess. drew n large congregation together
upon the occasion. The sight atsfirst awed
the; but was comforted With the heartfelt
sense Of the Divine presence, and soon
found the, unspeakabe advantage of having
been accustomed to public speaking when
a boy at school, and Of cxhorting the priss
oners and poor people at their private houses
whilst at the University. BY these means
was kept from Icing daunied over much.
AS proceeded. I perceived the fire kudled
till at last, though 40 young, and amidst 4
crowd of those who knew me in my infant,
childish days trustI was enabled 10 speak
with some degree Of gospe authority
Some few, mocked, but most. for the pteseht
seemed struck and have since heard that
complaint has been made to the bishop
that drove fifteen mad the first sermon. -
The worthy prelate, as I am informed
wished that the madness might not be for
gotten before next Sunday"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-09-30

RESIDENCE OF CoMEDtAN.-Burton
the comedian, has a pleasant residence at
Glen Cove. New York. A newspaper let
ter says "his garden is worth going miles
10 see-plants. exo,ics. flowers Of the rich
esl. rarest, and most costly descriptions here
lnxuriate, blossom and bloo,n; the finest
green velvet is not more soft than his grass
plats, and the nicely boxed borders Of his
flower beds show the exquisite taste of
its owner. Apple, pear, peach, nectarine
and plum trees are here in numbers, and he
has, at cost of some sf5,o erected a
hot house that looks more like the Crystal
Palace than anything l have seen. His
grape ayines are really wonderful, and the
grapes superb and as hig as the egg of a
pigeon.