Public Leger, Volume 1, Number 9, Richmond, Wayne County, 8 May 1824 — Page 4

From the Nantucket Inquirer. THE BOTHERED PRINTER TO HIS TRADE. A PARODY. Compo?itor of printing fame, Quit! Oh, quit thy wooden frame! Workiue, starring, dunning, hunting, Oh the Ein, the ls5 f printing' Cease, foni printer, cease thy trade, And shun the laws for printer made! H.trk! they sentence Judges say, 'Libel printer, co away!' What is this embitters life? Starves ray childrm, grieves my wife? Send me orT to other scene Ttll me, ray trade, what all this means? Profit recedes; it disappear Forfeit invade my purse my ears With bonds and dungeon riac Lend, lend your wheeli, 1 mount, I ily ! O Jude! whore is thy victory ! O Law! where is thy sting!

The Heart's Motto "Forget me no.'.'' BT BERNARD BARTON. Appealing language! unto me How much thy words impart! They teem as if !tignM to be The Motto of the Heart: Whoe fondest feelings, still the same, Whate'er his earthly lot, Prefer alike this touching claim, A ad say-' Forget me not!" The soldier, who f.r glory dies, Hiwfter bright may seem The fame he win in other's eyes, Would own that fame a dream, Did he not hope a better part Wrould keep him unfortrot, Tht- cho-en motto of hi heart I still Forget uie not!" Thr sailer, tost on stormy seas, Though far his barque mav roam, Still luar ;i v 'ict ineery breeze, Th '. wikfii th.meht of home. He ehifik u:-!-! hi? distant friend?, . H' wife, his t,-,iib'e cot; An ! frr.m his liiHi '-t hear ascends Ti.c ;rnytT 4t Forget uienotlM The r- i!l; tor, painter, while they trace On ch'ivi", or in tone, AnotLt r tiaurr, form, or f ice, Our mott o's spirit ow n . E ich thu would like to leave behind His enivd.tnet- m.d fur wii it! Bui k. if t th -i whi. h i.lli the micJ this Forget iue not !' Th poet t; o, who. bornr along Iti thought to di't fit tuue, P'":ri ?urth hi innnt so'il in ot:g, Hoi S fot th ho; e uhlim! He -v i 1! I a lonoii nanie t.fipieath, i):U ior) Vilt hot blot, Aiid r jT.d tfi it nntn hi thouji.ti enwreath The vrnds " Forgtt mc not!'' Our motto, i?, in truth, the voice Of nature in the heart ; 1'jrwhijxn ii-ortal life, by choice, Forgotteri would depart? Nor i; the wish by gr ire abhorr'd, Or rouiited as a s; ot ; Even the lanzua? of the Lord Is still ''Forget me not'." Wnhin th- to art his spirit speaks The words of truth a. ., Ari t v ita heavfo!) teaching rekl To make th it hrart his hnn. Tins i the "t:il small voice,1 which all In ritv or in rrot, May htar an 1 in it err-!. tie call Is " Man, forget iue not!" The Edinburgh Review for November, 1320. contains the following remarks upon the poetical wor':- of Bernard Barton. "Though (say the Reviewer.-) there is

much Uiat i- pleasing in thi little volume, j the thini th.it ha- pleaded us mu-t ahout it, to learn, that it is the wrk of a Qwifar: and that, not merely because a Qua-j ker Poet i? a natural curiosity, hut because it is gratifying to find that the mo-t tole-j

rarit and philanthropic and blameless of all our sectaries, are beginning to recommend themselves by the graces of elegant literature; and to think it lawful to he distinguished for their successful cultivation of letter, as well as of science. The interdiction of all light and frivolous amusements, and of all those pastime- which merely dissipate the mind, and distract the affections, ought never to have been con-trued as extending to that pursuit which not only implies the most vigorotiexercise of the intellectual faculties, hut may ht truly defined to be the art of recommending moral truth, and making vir

tue attractive. Poetry has been common-j ly supposed, indeed, to aim more at the! gratification than the instruction of its vo-j taries and to have for its end rather de-j light than improvement: but it has not, we ' think, been sufficiently considered, that its! power of delighting is founded chiefly on : its moral energies, and that the highest in-j terestit excites has always rested on the representation of noble sentiments and am- j iable. affections, or on deterring pictures of the agonies arising from uugoverned !

passions. The gifts of imagination may, no doubt, be abused and misapplied, like other gifts; but their legitimate application is not, for this, less laudable or blameless; and much of the finest poetry in our language may, unquestionably, be read by

the most religious moralist, not only with j

safety, but advantage. fci To a Quaker poet, it is perhaps true that the principles or prejudices of his sect would oppose some restraints, from which other adventurers are free; and that the whole range of Parnassus could not be considered as quite open to his excursions -

some of its loftiest a3 well as some of its gayest recesses being interdicted to his muse. The sober-mindedness which it is the great distinction and aim of the society to inculcate and maintain, will scarcely permit him to deal very freely with the stronger passions; and the mere play of lively and sportive imagination, the whole department of witty and comic invention, would, we suspect, be looked upon as equally heterodox and suspicious. They have no reason, however, to complain of what remains at their disposal; all the solemnity, warmth, and sublimity of devotion all the weight and sanctity of moral precept all that is tender in sorrow all that is gentle in affection all that is elegant and touching in description, is as open to them as to poets of any other persuasion; and may certainly afford scope for the most varied as well as the most exalted song. When employed upon such themes, and consecrated to such objects, it is impossible, we should think, for the most austere sectary to consider poetry as a vain or unprofitable occupation, or to deem amissofan attempt to recommend the purest sentiments, and enforce the noblest practice, by all the beauty of diction, and all the attractions of style. The society

was, for a good while, confined to the lower classes; and when it first became numerous and respectable, the revolting corruptions of poetry which took place after tlie Restoration, afforded but too good an

apology for the prejudices which were conceived'against it; and as the Quakers are peculiarly tenacious ofall the maxims that have been handed down from the patriarchal times of their institution, it is easy to understand how this prejudice should have outlived the cause that produced it. It should not, however, be forgotten, that

Wm. Penn amused himself with verses, and that Klwood, the Quaker, is remembered as the friend and admirer of Milton, and the man to whose suggestion the world i- indebted for the Paradise Regained. In later times, we onlv remember Mr. Scott, of Aimwell,asa poetical writer of the Society' EDUCATION OF CHILDREN. A brief view of Dr. Spring's sermon on Education, preached recently before the Orphan A-ylum in New York. Our first general inquiry is, what are those particulars in the education of children to which the mind of parents should he especially directed. lct. Habits of sulordination should be formed, (the misehiets of the alternative and benefits that might be expected from this measure were clearU J.) 2.1. IIblts uf liiUustl . It i fashionable to bring up our daughters i:: splendid uselessness one. fruitful source of misery is the consciousness felt by pcrsoiis so educated of being w ithout value as members of society. Industry is a great prevention of temptations. 3d. The choice of companions for them so far as it may be controlled. To IGor 18 years of age, children -hould be kept at home, and find their companions there under the mothers eye especially is this true in large cities this period is the most dangerous in the life of the child in reference to the formation of his character, I decry the practice of those who ridicule the home sickness of youth this feeling arises from some of the most amiable and valuable traits in their character. If we cannot command piety we should require principles of honor too high to admit of association with low company. 4th. The rank this world should hold in their esteem we are apt to make the world appear of too much importance. When we seek for them too eagerly worldly prosperity, we seek their ruin. 6th. But the grand object in the education of children, is their religious instruction. "Seek first the kingdom of God." To the religious characterof children, every thing should be subordinate. Here is the sin of neglect in attention to the instruction of children found. We cannot expect them to be pious without anxious and persevering efforts means must be employed for this as for any proposed object. II. What are the measures to be adopted for the attainmentof the end. 1st. The mot important is example. This is the measure that operates soonest and most effectually, especially when it is the example of a parent subordination and industry are thus best enforced. The son generally follows the father, and the daughter the mother. The influence of evil example is proverbial. Success in the education of children is in vain expected without influence of example. al. Frequent and well digested instruction, particularly religious instruction, by the Bible, hmns, catechisms, religious conversation on suitable occasions but not to surfeit or to be too short and unfrequent. It must also be affectionate. 3d. Much advantage will be found in gaining the confidence of children. We should show them we are their I best friends. They should be familiarized to oux society. Wc should not be severe,

jj but unyielding and.regular in our govern

ment nevercapncious caprice w in spou any child. (The question of the propriety of corporeal punishment in the government of children was here taken up, and the speaker expressed himself as decidedly in favor of it on suitable occasions. He adduced the authority of Solomon and Dr. Johnson.) We should never express regret afterward. The kisses and caresses sometimes lavished as a sort of atonement are of ruinous effect. There should be a unity in the views of the parents in

: instruction and government. Much may ! be effected by prayer special occasion j should be set apart for prayer in behalf of

our children. 111. Motives to faithfulness in this duty. 1st. The intrinsic importance of the child ;

i Moses, Solomon, and Paul, Newton, Locke, Land Bacon, were children. Children are ! made little lower than the angels. This i point is to be considered in relation to both ! worlds. The relation which children susi tain to parents is a strong motive. They are entrusted to them by the Deity, and to parental guidance in all their interests.

I Parents not feeling this relation, are justly I compared to the ostrich of the desert. 3d.

Children in proportion to their religious education, become valuable to society in

church and state. Our sons are soon to

be rulers of our most important concerns.

Our daughters the mothers who shall form

the characters of succeeding youth. The ; next generation takes its impress from the present. Who can estimate the consequences of neglecting the religious education of our children. 4th. The peculiar ' encouragement contained in the promise of God "The generation of the upright shall be blessed' If it be said, the children of pious parents are as bad as others let the ; fault lie in the right place. But it is not j true. "Christian families are as much the ; nursery of the church on earth, as she is of that in Heaven' Let parents consider ; w hich of their children they are willing to lose before they determine to neglect their

religious instruction. AY. Ch. (From tne Trtnt -n Emporium.') IT'S ALL MOONSHINE. When I was a boy, and lived with my grandmother at Willow grove, 1 remember

I once walking out with her among the trees that sheltered our green from the summer sun one moonlight eveniirg. "We had not gone far, before the old lady perceived j something on the ground that appeared j like a white handkerchief, and as she stoop- ; ed, intent on picking it up, 1 perceived that ', it was but the light of the moon shining ; l.i wngh oil ojCliil0 ill th lu ;HcllC' llOVU ! us, and called out "La, grandma, it's all j moonshine!" kIt is but moonshine, truly ,? ! said t-hc, rubbing her lingers in evident disappointment ; " hut, Oliver, many peo

ple grap at moonshine.

j I laughed at my good grandmother then.

j but 1 have since olten witnessed the. truth j of her remark. I When I see a young man pursuing a gay ! butterfly of a girl, because she is beautiful, though she possesses none of the qualifica- : tions necessary to make a good house- , keeper, or a good mother; it brings to my j mind the old story, depend upon it he is grasping a phantom; it's all moonshine, j When I sec pleasure hunters, and those ! who are seeking after happiness, plunge inj to dissipation, or seek gay and giddy comj pany, or drink deep of the cup of sensual 'enjoyment, I feel for them; I know the i disappointment that awaits them; these ; are not the pearls of price, that bring with

them pence and contentment; they are worthless, they are nothing but moonshine. When I see a gambler for ever at the billiard table, w ith eager hopes of making money thereby, and carrying with him the means by which alone his family can be supported, to squander it there, 1 think with a sigh, how sadly that poor man mistakes the path of w isdom, and labors after that which is all moonshine. He is grasping at moonshine, who strives to raise his consequence in the world by a suit of fine clothes, or an unpaid sideboard, and so is he who is aiming to build a foundation upon which to elevate himself in the estimation of the world, of a few thousand of paltry dollars, for as Burns says, The rank is but the piineaV stamp, The man's the gold lor a1 that, and none can ever become truly great but those whom nature has fitted to be so. These are plain, palpable cases; I have sometimes thought men were grasping at moonshine who attempted to live by literature, or make money by printing newspapers, or dreamed of collecting their debts, or of receiving legacies in these times; yet as these may be doubtful, 1 will not persist in them. O. Oakwood.

There is always something great in that man against whom the world exclaims, at whom every one throws a stone, and on whose character all attempt to fix a thousand crimes without being able to prove one.

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the prosecution of his bushes?, misfortune to be captured by a pir.t " Tripoli, and sold to a rich individual " j ' Though treated with great gentlem " prospect of hopeless separation fr'! :

family and relatives plunged him iMod melancholy. His master having jn endeavoured to comfort him, at lei, ; lowed him to revisit hi9 native rr.nr tl. v '

settle his aflairs,on a premise that he w, , v return w ithin a limited period. Corriin . passed a few months in the bosom of f! ' family, and, like another RclmiIik f,.uv.i"

' - ' , M I.J l ' his engagement with the generous r rian. On his arrival at Tripoli, he f0 the latter overwhelmed with grief onac count of the dangerous illness of a bflov, wife. "Christian,"' said he, "you retu'rl ; most opportunely: you see rnv'sufterin Pray to God that he would take pitvp my wife and myself: for the p ravers of rvrighteous avail much." Compian instau--' ly fell on his knees, blending his suppurations with those of the Moslem: and ilJ ' fair patient was soon restored to health. ll. 4 r. .1 l l i l.i . .. i

uii tiiciui nusi'.uiu v ouiu no longer ii;ivs "

an unhappy person m his presence. uCea-e' said he,uto lament your lite.-' . Gladly would I retain you under mv rco; pass my days in your society, and give von my daughter in marriage: but the lucf the prophet forbids the union. Accept, then, the only worthy present that I ua give, nor thank me till I have merited vour gratitude. Receive your freed m. take your passage in the vt-el w hl L I have loaded. The cargo is our own : Kr I would not restore you empty har.deh. your friends. Go in peace ; and may lit ven protect and bless you!" What is wedded happiness made of? r;u tual forbearance, tenderness and resp' r.. Is it dear ? It cannot be dear at any price. Will it brpnk? When it broken W

t death, it is rejoined in heaven. What is beauty ? A key to the heart c;

the beholder, the apology for mary fellies."-

and the inducement to many more.

Can I buy it? Not the thing itseli. oi: you may the person who has it. What are romances made of? Stories c: people who neverlived, chronicles of tht; never known, and relations of words neve: spoken. What are they good for? To soften the heart, amuse the fancy, and refine the taste.

iriue uweiis not on me tongue, tu. y

fixes its abode in the heart.

nen I meet a professor oi rciiou lrt'ifcf d like u. Jnndv of the first Tvvvtvt "Thinks I to myself."' that person is in love with uthe world, the flesh. and the devil.' , There is none so bad to do the twentieth

! part of the evil he might, nor any so g. od ; as to do the tenth part of the good it i in j his power to do. Judge of yourself by the , ; good you might do and neglect, and ci ! others by the evil thev might do and emit. , AT ' ' i ourjudgment will then he poised between

too much indulgence for yourself and too much severity on others. j If you never judge another till you have i calmly observed him, till you have heard 1 him, heard him out, put him to the test, and compared him with yourself &. others, you will never judge unjustly. Keep him at least three paces distart who hates bread, music, and the laugh ui a child. Could you hear in what manner or e speaks to the poor and despised, when le

uiinKs mmscii unonserveu, you tmgnt ioiei a judgment of his character. Avoid, as a serpent, him who writes impertinently, yet speaks politely. lie who sees, produces, honors, what i respectable in the despised,and w hat is excellent in misrepresented characters; lie V who prefers a cluster of jew els, with oro unique and many trifling stones, to one composed ofall good but not one unique; he who in a book feels forcibly it's genius, it's unattainable part, is formed by nature to be a man and a friend. Of children. Let them not cat too much. Let them not eat raw, cold, fat or greasy things. Do not sutler them to speak much. Do not let thriii b idh. f

A Clergyman being possessed ofa negro woman to whom a man of her own complexion paid his addresses; her master haing some objection to the poor suiter, the latter took the liberty to ask him a question, w hich was u Massa know wat do lebent commandment be?' The parsercould not tell. "Well'' said the negro, 'me will tell a yon wat it be de lebout commandment is, Iks tbeni one mine he ov

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Mr. JOHN PKLL, who when be moved

lrom one part oi the metropolis to another, wrote over his door i ylll fkom hollou hill. London paper