Public Leger, Volume 1, Number 30, Richmond, Wayne County, 2 October 1824 — Page 4

Whatever the mead or jlotccry field, TVte grotto, grove, or garden yield. Of useful, fragrant, choice, and rare, We still select." From the Saturday Evening Tost. CONTENT. I ask not for wealth or sruadv attire. Or thinjs which should folly invent: That dear little treasure, I mostly desire, And whichever will fancy be taught to admire, This gift of delight is content. For where is the pleasure, or joy to be found, In the circle of fashion's descent, More sweet to me far are those scenes that surround, Where truest simplicity, friendship abound, Ai.d blended withs.uiles of content. For naught but vexation I have found to preside. When on life's dull follies we are bent; Then let me e'er banish indulgence, and pride, And still in that mild moving circle reside, Where meek charitv dwells witk content. ELLEN.

ON A PRINTING HOUSE. Thi? World's a Primno-House in which enclosure, Each soul's a sHEET,form'd by the preat Composer; Our thoughts and deeds are types of various sizes, Which Christ corrkcts and Heav'n the whole revises, Death is the printing-press, from which being driv'n, We're gatherM sheet by sheet and boum for Hca-s'n.

WHAT IS BEAUTY? Beauty with all its charms combin'd, Is but an idol of tho mind; An empty show bedeck'd with pride, A spring whence fancied pleasures flow, A field where disappointments erow. Or like a sun-oearu dancing on the tide.

THE EPISTLE FROM THE YEARLY MEETING OK FRIENDS, Held in London by adjournments, from the . 19th of the Filth Month, to the 27th of the same month, inclusive, 1824. To the Quarterly and Monthly Meetings in Great Hritain, In land, and ej-ewhere. Dear Friends. The benefits of which we have, through the mercy of the Lord, been permitted on former occasions to par

take, have not been withheld from us in the course of the present meeting. We I have had to rejoice in the company one of j another, and this has been to many of us a time of the renewal of our spiritual strength

and of the belief that our Heavenly Father is still judiciously disposed to bless us as a religious society. Under the animating influence of his love, we again address ou ina brotherly affection, desiring that grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord may abound amongst you.. Great indeed are the advantages of out-

Ward religions rnmniunirn tnn. It nro-

. 1 motes humility, by checking that disguised pride which induces an undue confidence in our own opinions, or in our spiritual attainments, and by leading us.to esteem others in the Lord as better than ourselves. In the proper support of it, we are called upon to be tender of the reputation and character one of another; to watcli over each other for good ; and when these christian duties are practised as they ought to be, we are taught the great value of the care and counsel of our friends. In the fellowship of the Gospel, we are cheerfully disposed to bear one another's burdens, and thus fulfil the Law of Christ; and we Come to participate in those joys and conflicts which await our fellow travellers towards thecjtv of God. Let us then, beloved friends be unremitting in our endeavors to maintain "the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." But it is highly needful for m to consider in what way this unity is most effectually promoted. It was the language of our Holy Redeemer, "One is vour master, e-

ven in Christ; and all ye are brctheren." j

And can wc expect toJ)ecome entitled to this endearing; appellation, by any other means, than by striving, in all things, to become the servants of this gracious Master? Ah! then, ?in the love of the Gospel, we could but persuade; our dear friends to be daily aspiring after the highest attainments, that of being a meek and selfdenying disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ ! Each of us has Ins part to act, and to each it is ofinlinite importance that he acts aright: and we have been at this time convinced, that if this were our primary individual concern, there would be more firmness of Christian character amongst us more decided attachment to that which we belief to be the law of our God more of separation from the world, and its various allurements greater devotedness of heart to the service of Ilirn whom w e acknowledge as the author of all our blcs-

fci'igs. May we then pursue the path of Christian obedience, and be animated in t ie rememberance of that Divine assur.nce, "If thine eye be single, thy whole bo.lv shall be full of light." Our progress in the way to the kingdom of Heaven is greatly aided by maintaining an habitual quietude of mind, whatever be our circumstances in life: not by a disuse of the talents intrusted to us, nor by a state ofmcntal indolence, but by having, our

thoughts brought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, the only sure refuge and resting place of the righteous. Be engaged, then dear friends, by patience, and watchfulness unto prayer, earnestly to seek after a settlement upon this rock, a stability in the truth from w hich you may not be shaken. And we are, at t time, anxiously, yet affectionately con ' tied to warn all our 'beloved brethren t guard against some of the obvious temptations of the present day. Speculations of any kind which may seem to hold cut the prospect of a rapid accumulation of wealth, greatlv endanger that tranquility of mind to which wc have'alluded. They often involve in perplexities, which disqualify ua for exercising a patient dependence upon Ilim from whom comcth our strength. They are very apt to lead usintoactsunbecor 'ngthe character of upright men, and ia some cases their effects are deplorably felt by innocent sufferers. They expose to the danger of violating our religious testimonies to the simplicity of thcGospel of Christ; they often arise from the love of Money, and encourage that eager pursuit after riches which is inconsistent with the character of a people who believe in the nccesitv of being redeemed from the spirit of this world. We are aware that many of our dear friends may at the present time, in seeking

lor a Jair means ol gaining a livelihood, and in theregular conducting of their outw ard concerns, be subjected to peculiar difficulties. In the competion of trade,they may be tempted to do that which endangers their own peace of mind, and disturbs the harmony of society. We w ould tenderl y counsel all those, whilst they cherish a disposition to honest industry, to let their wants be few; to keep to habits of moderation and economy, bitat the same time abhorring covetoiisiicss: above all, so to

live and so to act, that they may be able to place a humble reliance on the blessings and care of the Almighty, and to follow the exhortation of the Apostle: "In every tiling, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God." And we desire that a

Christian example in others who are not subjected to the same difficulties, may strengthen them in these good resolutions. In contemplating the temptations incident to human life, our thoughts are again turned to the responsible situation of parents and others w ho have the. rare of children. Much depends, under the Divine bles

sing, upon the early formation of character. '

Ve therciore, earnestly recommend to all j who have the charge of youth, to embrace ' the first opportunities to instil into their j

tender and susceptible minds correct principles of doty and virtue; in reverend fear to speak to them of Him who made them, and of Him who died for them; and to turn their attention to the discoveries of the Spirit of Truth. It is of great importance that every endeavor should be used, in love, to check the evil propensities of their nature, to controul their w ill, to induce habitual reverence for God, and for the solemn truths of the Gospel, and to lay the foundation of that humble faith in redemtion through Christ.and in the teachings of the Holy Spirit,which we believe to be the basis of the Christian edifice. Calmness and firmness on such occasions

and indeed in the daily occurences of life precept enforced by consistent example are well calculated to command respect,

and to give the most beneficial effect both j

to restraint and counsel. When true parental love, regulated by the love of Christ abiding in the heart, is thus exercised, it often produces obedience and corresponding love in the child. In this parental love, a watchful care is maintained with regard tohisassociates; and this dangerous avenue to evil is sedulously guarded. On the same principle, the attentive parent will exercise a diligent care that the minds of his offspring are not contaminated by the perual of such books as would induce a disregard for the tendering visitations of divine love, or a disrelish either for the truths of Holy Scripture, for the society of good men, or for the narratives of those who, through the power of redeeming love, have been prepared to enter into eternal rest. Thus we may see that that which is of the world leadeth unto the world, whilst that which is of God leadeth unto God. Although we do not find it to be our place now to allude severally to those! Christian duties which annually claim our!

attention, we have not been unmindful of;

their importance. Amongst other testi-; rnonials which we believe ourselves called ! upon to bear of the purity of the Christian !

dispensation is that against the payment ofj

tythes and all other ecclesiastical demands. The amount of the sufferings of our friends, in Great Britain and Ireland, on this account, as reported to this meeting, including the charges cf prosecution and

distraint and a few demand? of a military ji or "We have it fro-, tha best author!

nature, is UDWards of 13,900,

Whilst our attention has been more especially turned to the religious welfare of our own Society, we have observed with pleasure, in our usual exchange of Epntlcs with our dear friends of Ireland, and of the various yearly meetings on the Amcrican ContinenUhat they also are interested for the prosperity of truth, and that the state of the decendants of the African race and that of the Indian natives, have respectively claimed their sympathy, and excited them to active benevolence on their behalf. The Slave Trade, with its inseparable horrors, and the gradual but total abolition of Slavery, continue to be objects of deep interest in our view, and although we have not found it to be our duty, as a religious body, to be frequently appearing, by any public act, as advocates of humanity and justice, we would again commend injured Africa and her offspring to the commiseration of every one amongst us. And w e warmly desire that the moral and religious improvement of every class of our fellow men, and the alleviation of their sufferings and distress may ever obtain that aid and sympathy, which in the unlimited love oY the Gospel of Christ, should be extended towards the whole human race. "Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly, above all that we ask or think, according to the power that woiketh in us, -unto Him be glory in the Church by Christ Jesus, throughout all ages, world without end. Amen." Signed in and on hrhalf of the rneet'm?, Ly JOSIAJI F OUSTER, Clerk to the Meeting this Vear.

in nil which credence follows iMU ' "

ratio of asseveration. Thenn"iin -w fa f Irido n llr ,,,.1 . il" "i .

of political economy, the notify t,

RELIGION IN AMERICA. Another new work on North America has appeared; thc"Lcttcrs of Adam Hodgson," in two volumes. Mr. Hodgson, the Scotsman inform us, is a respectable Liverpool merchant, who unites philanlhrephy and literature w ith, business. He was sixteen months in America, and in that period travelled about 8000 miles, partlv thro'

districts never traversed before by an English traveller. Being a zealous Englishman, (the same journal continncs) and a zealous and pious Episcopalian, the very favorable account he gives of the religious, moral, and political state of the North American Republic, will help to cure the Tories and High Churchmen of England of seme of their prejudice -. Though starting from a different point, and seeing we may add through a different medium, his conclusion correspond very closely with those of Mr. Duncan, w hose w ork he repeatedly refers to in terms of praise. The statements of these two travellers

who are both men of sound understanding and acutely sensitive as to every thing affecting Christianity, must, in our opinion, be held completely conclusive respecting the state of morals and religion in the United States. It is gratifying, indeed, to find that, while worldly minded persons, who identify Chistianity with fat benefices, sinecures, and antiquated forms, affect to see nothing in America but moral darkness and disorder, men of true seriousness and pietv candidlv declare, that religion is in a more flourishing condition in that coun

try, where there are neither tithes nor

test acts, tlvan in England where it is "part and parcel'' of the law of the land. Ijond Exam

vents aflord much plainer ir.Jicuti '"

be gathered from all he Custom turns ihat ever was printed. "F: R must, however, be freelv conf.,,, that documents of this description every body's market, and that not orjv! ' nius is necessary to pick the marrow ' V"'" the bone, but much perspicuity ' void such errors as that Krenrlinvm'

'inferred the political corruption oi'V? land from the column which he im;t i an address to Lord C , and whr1 " headed in large capital- "Wr.rts l'lacV"" Those who know the details of KQ ,,'. best tell how egregious a blunder thepr'. ming traveller made ; and can arsuprik

I the whole newspaper would not co:;t.rnv

. me applications 10 me neaus ol

, menis nom geuuemen v. -no want pkc, ' applications which employ so many corre ponding clerks in the answering of theni

l-OMr-ON I. Kin

Poverty.. God tempers the win-itof

chcrn Iamb ; .and the poor and destitut..

: taken care of, often in a most minri l

.. ZiU..i. L ,

(.luiitiei, ivuwuui agency 01 ;t . t.

gle miracle.' To be tosse d about hv ;-.

waves ot the wide world, without rr.c :-. lie can call his own, to be friendless h t

; midst of mankind, looked down mon Jv'f

ings of th'c same flesh and blood to! .t(.r.

posed to Hie storms oi winter, i,! . i burning sun of summer to hunger , ; hardships to sickness and sorrow: 2! humanity would fink u c n c a th the ' was it not for that supporting Lai d wAi

11 1 i 1 . , 1

tunas up me nroi:en nearr- i.et. gloom of misfortune is the thicke st, rfn the how of mercy shines the brightc;; when the unk indness cftht woiM press: heavily, then are the smiles of Heaven t: most reviving; when the grave orei.a;i

; he stands upon if s brink.then are the La.i and prospects of Heaven the fairest.

Anecdote. A few weeks ngo all;

Cfc-

smith at Camhray proposed marringetos voung niantua-inaker.to whom he had lo paid his attentions. Rcing a good lo ki; youth, his offer was accepted, the l .lrj sent for, and the marriage contracts dra:: up; hut one of the articles nothapj eri : to please the lady, she expressed litre -

j approbation w ith so much asperity, L: j the son of Vulcan taking her by the I led her to the door, declaring he w: s -

termined not. to marry a spitfire. The : tary complained of having been cn!!edc:

; to no purpose. "Stay a while,' sav t.'.e j Cambrasian, "111 try and t-nd a wife,":, i immediately departed. Vhile goinia-; j the ramparts he met a pretty servant c:r; j with whom he commenced the follov.-: conversation: "Are your good terpen-;."'

uOh, yes! y ou may inquire of mv mistn-r."'

I "arc you prudent?" 4I have never y: had a sweetheart." "Arc you ir.clh eu tJ marry?' ''Yes, if I find a man to mv ! ing." "What do you think of me?' "OX you are very well." "Come alor.j w:ti

me, tnen ;

the contract is readv: veh

IVVSPAPERS. Of all the improvements of civilization, there is nothing in life like a newspaper ; and the newspapers of our times arc the nc plus ultra of journals. Such variety , such abundance, such an happy adaption to all sorts of tastes! Whigs, tories, ultraroyalists, radicals, and half-radicals all have their measures accurately taken; and there is such an infinity of shadings, that a man's politics must be as badly shapen as Yorick's head, if he does not somewhere find the echo of his opinions.

i nc advertising columns oi a newspaper are, to a philosopher, who sees into the essence of things, a camera obscura, or moving picture of the world, in which, whatever is passing abroad, is reflected with a fidelity and nersnientv lh:f ,.Aa

and edify; audi protest, were I historigrapherto the king, or a complier for the "Annual Register," I would rather have the newspaper advertismei-.ts, lor mv -

riginal documents than the "Gazette" "an! the "JUoniteiir" both together. Indeed. I : 1 i.i ... . 1

am ipme convinced, that it those veracious continuators of Smollet and Hume, who, for a reason the very opposite of Tope's, "Write in immhers, for the nunthcrs r.o' were to pay more attention to this branch

01 pnuosopiiy, their works would at once be more lively and more accurate. Do not for example, the advertisements from the ordnance-ofiicc give "dreadful note of preparation," more certain nml

I t't worthy than" Wc are credibly informed," "Advices received from Trieste,"

j oIy to sign it." "Stop at least till 1 j

myseli on toilette. "1S0, no, veil ui'i:--very well as you are; and I am afrni.iwi notary w ill be out of patience. Apr what is your name?" "Annette.' "Amine 1 i-ncis. Take my arm, and let'--' make haste." They arrived at the huv, together, signed theVontract, and in alVw days were married: and we are assured this singular union has not once been tatbled by a dispute.

TcMrER. The first and most important female quality, is sweetness of ten. per. Heaven did not give to the female m x insinuation and persuasion, in order to b.ly it did not make them weak, in order to be imperious it did not give tlu:;1 sweet Voice, in order to be cmplou J in scolding it did not provide them with delicate features, that they might be disliked with anger. CLJY TICKET. J AMES R AIM DEN, WILEIAIM W. WICK, WALTER WILSON, JAMES WELSH, MOSES TAIIS, iI ASTON r. CI. ARK", JOHN DAWSON,

JjlCiVSChV TICKET, EDWARD PATTON, JESSE R. DURHAM, JOHN CARR, HIRAM ALDRIDGE, JOHN ATI IAN MCARTY, DAVID RORR, GRIEEIN TREADWAY, JESSE Y. WELLBORN, WILLIAM WILSON, JOHN MILROY, LXIAS M'NAMEE.