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"Oars arc the plans of fair delightful pcacc,.unwarptf5by: party rage id Uvc like brothers' OIXXXIX. MONDAY, JUL.Y 30, IS38. TERWS. RrrmnCWrPTTOS, mice Mvi4. annum one in advance. w . . Perions residing without the State will be jequtCPu w paj " . - - j lubicnptmn in auvancr. . j RATES OF ADVERTISING. fx every 16 lines this size typt) first "insertion CDe dollar ; each subsequent insertion, a cents. Court Onlera.and Judicial Advertisements will i charged 25 'per cenV higher; and, dedoct'on . . a a . a - a of 33 f Per cent, wui -oe raaue irom me regular orices, for advertisers the year. l.KTTKRS mi we ijuuuii must ue, iusi-jniu The Outlaw of Sherwood Forest. The sun was fast sinking in the embrace of the western wave, and the sable clouds of night sovly spreading their gloom over ihe earth, when an arener, ciau in i,incion green, with a horn of silver suspended to his neck, was seen to ; approacn me eastmost turret of Sherwood-Castle. , . The form of the archer was symmetrical, nay almost faultless ; andalthough in these days of slender slnplings, such shaped anjhers may be tnougnt too robust to-lay chim to the title of beautiful, yet in those times,when so mfteh depended upon personr al strength, he. wasaccounted; one of the chef d1 auvres ofliature. The; stranger lift ed the bugle to his hps and blew a blast ; a a fair form appeared at a window of the turret, and a white scarf -fluttered ih the air for a moment, and fell at the feet of the archer. A few words passed between the lovers ; entreaty on the part of due, and half yielding refusal on the part of the other. jrie wma ounis norn; iair iauy, orings three score archers to my "call ; twice blown, and a hundred answer unto tnf summons. All pursuit would be in vain ; Doubt then no inore, but away with me, love,., to the Mmdyl ' fl'he lady hesitated no jnore, but leaped from the small aperture, which -might ,be used either as a window to admit the light indjair, or-as a position Of defence, was soon seated on a swift-footed palfrey, and with one look to the home of her infancy, left it for a time, Tperhaps forever. The band, tint had been concealed beneath some clustering thorn bushes,, from hjehj in. wusequence or the color of ; their dress, they could -scarcely be distinguished, now f lowly disappeared, with the exception- of a ew, who remained behind for the lady's escort. I he deepening shades of the night began to close ? around, and Elgitha and .her oullaw lover were soon lost to sight in the depths of the forest . Great was the outcrv on the following ftoming m the castle, when it was ascer tained that the lady Elgitha had disappear ed. The warder was questioned, but averred that the lady had not passed the gate. The butler, Ralph, de Qurgh, who had delighted his heart with Blirgundy the night before, declared, on his hopes of sal vation, that he saw, his mistress leap from the eastern turret into the arms; of an angel, who carried her off in a flood ! of celestial light. The story, despite its improbability, gatjied credence with the vassals, and their faces betokened terror and dismay. The warder vetured, in consequence of the redJ nose ot relator, ana nis wen Known devo tion to the bottle, to disbelieve the whole 1 a . la- i i i I story, but was only pitied by the rest for hisj incredulity. As, for the baron, her -father, he was inconsolable. The sudden and mysterious disappearance of his- child, affected, him visibly, and he pined away gradually, yet surely, s does: the oak ot the forest when stricken by: the bolt of heaven.. Richard I. had returned from Palestine, bringing with him, however, a small por tion of the host he had left thither. The plague had made a sad havoc with the pride of England." Many of those whom the plague had spared,, fell from the effects of the burning heat and thirst ; whilst the major part of those who liad escaped these evils, seemed spaied, that they might falj.; before the lance of the Saracen. On their arrival at home, Coeur de Iion found the affairs of his kingdom in almost inextricable confusion Insurrections were corqmon in every part of the xealm ; laws were evaded or set at open defiance, while vuuwi V U11U IUU1UC1 Jl CVU V UdV Ui" i fi. T"i . f - ar 11 urrence. cut tins state ot an airs x;ouia not daunt the soul of Richard, and ihe commen ced reforming all abuses which had -. crept inth the state during his absence, 'making new laws, and enforcing old ones, suppress- ing insurrections, and punishing murderers anoj thiever, and in such a prompt and vrg orous manner as to present qualities to our miration, not only as a soldier but as a Civilian. I - Amongst Other outlaws whom tlift kina's bsence had caused to tise and flourish, Itobin Hood, nr th M Afiai rititUur . . - ..axni w 11 . , he n as sometimes called, stood nre-emi- ent. Skilful in the iisft nf tKa 1 nnrr and . . -- . r " "P", we cross-bows, of immense 'strength and possessing the power Jo, wield; the minda of most desperate these 1 qualities conjoined wiu nis nandsome and commanding figure, r'"Yurcu nim immense popularity, ne nan sociated with him the most skilful archers f his time iV nP vVia .m aild Whose dnA fiokia hLA Tint Anlv me a bvtworti tn' all. tiul had tv iri- & - . ,w- "'l . timidated ihe hearts jof 'their enemies that they reigned monarchy of. the greenwood, without' fear of .molestation. They des troyed the deer in the king's forest as a meaps-of support, the. meat not only "giving" them tood; but the sale ol the choicest por tions afforded them clothing from the neigh boring yeomanry; nay even the barons, whosecas.tles-edged on the forest, did not scruple'to purchase a haunch of venison from the foresters without enquiring qs. to the manner in which it was obtained. Richard had set a pout the matter zeal pwly, and after selecting the choicest of his Ifinghts and bovmen, journeyed dowrf to Sherwood Forest, 'to find andipossiblc to drive away these rude apdliardy out laws. This was more easily conceived than put into execution; some 'time had passed, and Richard and his band had ling ered till weary in the forest,, without en countering aught save the green oaks and a few wild deer. It was about noon, and one of those sul try ioitering days that Richard was roaming ; about the . forest, with no Companion save the good Gothic wars word which he had buckled to his. side, as a whizzing noise attracted his attention, and, he. raised his head in time tn hehnlf an arrow pntr tho bodv of a buck, which, was hntiridmo- lirh.!into a decisive viotory lv oast him at thft difltanee nf'n fw n;,P The noble animal gave a leap, -cne bound, and as the blood gushed , in torrents from his breast, staggered and fell. Full of rage at this encroachment on his preogative, for the right of killing deer, in, the royal forests belonging exclusively to the. monarch, he cast his eyes Ground him m search of - the ; offender. He beheld a knave clad in simple garb of green, advancing- with a lossened bow. He,he doubted not, was theraggressor, and he wa3 accosted accordingly by the monarch. AHow now, fellow, durst ye kill the deer in the royal forest? By whose authority do you act !" " , - . . 'By that of Robin .Hood, tlve merry monarch of the green wood," replied the Lvarjet, restringing his bow. - Richard would have seized the outlaw, hut he, as if aware of thelprodigious strength of his antagonist-eluded the grasp, fitted an arrow to his bow, and directed his -atin ajt the monarch. Neither the light breasf plate of the king, nor the stejl-linked coat of mail whieh he had habitually worn,, would have saved his life, had not at that mo ment a tall figure sprang forward, and dashed the half-bended bow from the hands of the archer. The new comer wasalso clad in a suit of green, "which wore an air . of costliness by ho means diseeinabte in that of the var let, who, at'a motion made by the other, gathered up his bow and arrows and retir ed. The hair of . the intruder was -jetty black, and fell over his neck aodshoulders in unbounded ringlets, contrasting strangely with his fair complexion, and eyes of the most intense azure. A silver bugle horn which hung from 'his belt, and a s.werd buckled to. his side, tog-ether with a highly ornamented bow. and guiver, proclaimed him to be a person of rank among the outlaws. There was a moment's pause, and each gazed for a time in . admiration, on the vig orous form of. the other. Thou seemest well-built for manly sport, friend, said Richard,, " and by the orna ments lavished on thy weapons, art doubt less skilled in- archery. Can'st try about with me!" , . " If it pleases you;' replied the other, as he drew the bow and quiver from his back, and gave them to the monarch. - I he Lion-hearted was skilled in all theJ war-like sports of the day, but especially in 'that ot archery, fitting an arrow-to. the bow he shot at a twig of oak a great .distance pflV which, the arrow struck, and nailed to the trunk of the tree.. . Elated at bis ; feat; he returned the weapon to ihe ar cher, who smiled gravely, and placing an arrow aright, he drew the string to the length of the bark. The string gave a shrill twang, am the arrow, whistling as it flew, struck tn4he extremity of the preceding one which it split in fragments. I Richard was aston ished at the skill shown by the archer,! and requested his name. ' ' ; The outlaw gave no reply, but lifting his horn to his lips, blew a blast that sounded shrilly through the forest. Scarcelyihad the lingering echoes died on the air, when a hundred archers, arrayed in green, with quivers filled and bows. bended, were 4een to gather around, - K " These" said the commander, " are my merry men, the archers of the forest, and I am Robin Hoo44 And now, I, pTi'thee, gentle knighVwftt name dostTflou bear," at. the same time he v waved hts hand, and the band disappeared behind the oak and linden of the wood. . ! . " Richard of England," was thei.reply. - At the announcement ot that name,! the outlaw benr his knee to his sovereign, land cried, A boon, your majesty.!" " Name it, and be it what it mayV the king will grant it to the man who has sur passed him in archery. , Arise and name it. Tis mercy for myself and followers. "Thou haet it. But tell me, truly, art thou not of . gentle Wood ? " Rumors are. rife that once the outlaw, Robin Hood, graced? a lordly hall. . Then tell they true of false V ' me,, are The outlaw dashed the. false tresses from his brow, and uttered the name of " Charles 6f Huntington." ' ' --- . There was a feasting "and revelry in the lofty halls -of Richard, and many a lady bright was there, and many a courtly dame; but the fairest gem in all the glittering ar ray of beauty, and the brightest star in the galaxy of loveliness, was she whom an out law had won for his bride, Elgitha, CJount- ess ot Huntington. THE VOW. A NORTHERN. TALE. FROM THE GERMAN. In an ancient heathenera oT the Saxons, there happened once a great. war with the Danes. Adalbero, Duke of Saxony, who had counselled it, now, in the hour of earn est conflict, stood at the head of his people. rai i r ..' . i nere new ine arrows an0 the javelins ; ; mere eranceu manv valiant blades on onthiine nerhumance .t .& v.., sides ; and there shone many a bright, gold . j " - i shield trough the dark fight. But the Sax- ons, at every attack were .repulsed. andn were already so far driven back, that the stormipg of a steep hejght could deliver the army -and the .country, disperse the enemy. and "change a ruinous and destructive flight Aldalbero ronducted the attack. But in vain he forced his fiery charger before the squadron ;-. in vain, he shouted through' the ; field, the sacred words '. Freedom nd P'a - 1 - therlan !' in vain streamed his blood, and The blood of his foe. over Ins resolendent armour. I he ponderous mass gave way; and tfie enemy, secure on' the height re-; ijoiced fn their decided victory. . Again, rushed Adalbero on with a few pall ant war riors; again the.faint hearted fell behind I ncrnin th npmv rAiniil 1 It is yet time,' aid Adalhero; and again he shouted, ''Forward', and if we conquer,, I vow to the gods, to set fire to the four corners of my castle, and it shall blaze forth onebright funeral pile, in honor of our vic tory and of our deliverance. Again the attack was renewed, but again the Saxons "fled, and. the enemy sent forth shou ts of joy . . ;1 Then cried Adalbero aloud, before the whole army, 'If we return victorious from this charge, ye Gods, I devote myself to you as a solemn sacrihce! . Shuddering, the warriors hastened after him, hut fortune -was still against them : the boldest fellthe; bravest fled. Then Adalbero, in deep affliction, rallied the-scat tered band; and all that remained of the great nobles collected around . rum, and spoVe thus : Thou art our rum; for thou has counsel led this war. Adalbero replied, My castle and myself a a . ' a ! I haye. devoted to the god$ of victory anu i what can i more: The sad multitude called only the more to him thou art our, ruin ; for thou -hast counselled this war.' t . Then Adalbero tore open his bosom, and implored the. Mighty God 6f Thunder to pierce it with a thunderbolt, or to' give the victory to .his army. But there came no-, bolt Irom Heaven, and the squadron stood timid, and followed not the call. In boundless despair, Adalber.6 at last said, 4There remains only that which is most dear to met "Wifemd child I'offer to thee, thou God of armies, for victory. My beautiful bloopi ing wife, my only heart-loved child, rthey belong to thee, Great Ruler in Asgard; with my own hand will I sacrifice them to thee, but I implore -thee, give me the victory V ' Scarcely were,thesc -words uttered, when fearful thunderings rolled over the, field of battje, and.clouds gathered round the com- a a . a f i i batants; ana tne.paxons, wim teartui cries. shouted as with one voice, rhe Gods are with us!' With invincible courage forward lushed the host; the height was carried by storm, and Adalbero, with sudden shudder, saw the enemy flying through the field. The conqueror returned homein triumph; and in all parts of delivered Saxony, came wives and ehildren forth, and, with out stretched arms greeted their, husbands and affiers. But Adalbero knew "what awaited a . l ja nt i rum; and every some oian anectinaie wile, pierced, as with a poisoned darft his an-, guished 4ieart. At-last they came before his magnificent castle. He was pot able to look up-, as the beautiful' Similde met - him at the gate, with her daughter in her hand, while the little one always leaped and cried, Father, father! beloved father!' Adalbero looked round on his people, m order to strengthen Himself; even there hclP-edio, or befallen you ? Have yon met auiverinsr evelids and bitter tears l for among his warriors, many nan rreara nis ... . .111 ! horrible vow. He dismissed them to their families, feeling what happy men, he, the most unhappy, was sending to their .homes; then rode into the castle, and sending the domestics away, under various .pretences, sprung, from his horse, closed the gates with a thundering sonnd,.secunng them careful ly, and pressed hisrDl6ved wife and child to his heart, shedding" over them, a current of tears. . . .. '". '.What is the matter, husband r' -said the astonished Similde. Why do you. weep, father 5' stammer ed the tittle one. J We will first prepare an offering to fhe Gods,! replied Adalbero, 'and then ! shall I relate every thing to" you. Ceme: to me isoon to the hearth. ' th in he meantime, tne implements for S.1CII- hcv,' said the s-weet Sunilde ; and the4it ile one criel out flapping' herhands, . I also Will help ; I also will be there and skipped away with her mother. These words. I akkir will hejp ; I also will be (hvre;'.-!he hero repeated as dt)! ved in grief, he stood by the flaming p11e, with his drawn i,swo;d in his trembrms; hand. He, lamented aloud oyer the joyful lunucent child, and-the Prateful obnil Juife who brought the bowl and pitcher. perfumiiig.pan nvtt taper used in sacrifices. Then it passed through hir mid that his -vow could not valid ; for such sorrow could not find a place in the he;irt of -'a fivui. Bui the answer was "given in" dreadful .peals of thunder lovn from the heavens. . I know said he. sijihuio' heavily, yoiir thuitder has. assisted US, ami now your i. .... thunder calls on your devoted-believer jr ----- ... i ii vow Ide beiratuto tremble a a the friirhtful truth burst upon her and, with soil tears. she said, V Ah .hast thou made avow? see no victim ! shall hu Al 1 husband I man blood 1 Adalbero covered his eves with Wvz hnudfvaml sobbed so terribly, that it erh- oeii-tiirouli tlic hall, and the little terrified, shrunk .together. one. . -Similde knew well such vows, iii ancient ,'irve75 ,Slve hioked eirti;eatijily to . her 1 sil and said, llemove the child. ' . Bolh. both !I must then murmur- e" Au.uuero : una siinilUe.-with a violent effort, forcing, brick her tears,' said to the little one, 'Quick child, and bind this hand kerchief nil thine- 'eve, thy father has brought a present Tor thee," and will fiuw '',ee- ' y father looks noi &s if he would give me a present,' siglMid the child. : Thou shal t see ; thou " sha j t see pres ently,' said SimiUJe hurriedly ; and as she placed th'e.Danda'ge' civer tne child, she could no longer restrain her tears, but they fell so softly, that the little one knew it not . ' . , The affeclionale hiotlier now ."lore the tlraperj; i"rmn her snmv whije bosom, and kneeling before her "sacrifice beckoned that she might be the first victim; " Quick, only quick -whispered she softlv to the lingerer, 1 else .will the poor I child be so terrified.' - Adalbero raised the dreadful tee!. Then roared the thunder, arid flashed the Uightning through tlie iSuilditfg.- Speech- less sank the three to the earth. As tlie-evening breeze rushed throiigh fthe brukeh"wnidos, the 'Utile one raised. hcr..he;u! fniin which the bandage had fal len, and kaid, Mother, what present has mv f:i 1 hir 4ninTh tn me ?' The sweet voice awakenetl both the parents. All lived.-and not!im av:is destroved hiit A- dal her OS 4 swerd which was melted by the. avenging tla-h of Htiverw The GimU4-vc spoken?' cried the par doned father ; amtwith a jrusU of unutter able love, the three deliveietl ones wept in each otherVarths. Far tliitant. over the -southern mountains roared the tempest,, where many years., nf terwanls. St. B mi face converted unbe- lieversv tt the true faith. CQTIi?li:iipATIOI. , FOlCTHE REGISTER. Deaii Ckarlks : To cot-respond with dis tant friends through -the ordinary channel of communication, has been to me a source of much pleasure, -some of whoni have been punctual in their engagements, others neg ligent and careless in complying with their promises. ' In looking over my list of cor respondents,, and comparing the punctuality of one classi with the negligence and inat- te1111 'f tne otnr, I tliscover you are a -i i . i i . . i . ii i aeiauuer, auu am leiuciamiy ompeiieu 10 place youf name among the latter, .anil am. apprehensive the large debt which appears in bold rehet against you for unanswered letters will not be soon cancelled. Arc you willing'to bear this reproach, and 'the impu tation of forfeiting an acknowledged friend ship which has had a being for more than, twemty years? Have days 67 absence ob literated" all recollection of pastimes, and changed a warm and devoted Mend into a cold hearted acquaintance ? If you will not accuse me of inquisiiiveness, or a disposi tion to "search into your private affairs, I wish to -nropound a few more questions, which I assure you are for the 'purpose of gratifying a fnendlu curiosity. 1 wo o-laH trvWiW what strange thing has & - . . " f the subiect of disease, or have the muhifarj- r ,J . - . -11- .r , - J' ous concerns ol Hie engrosseu your urae anu thoughts,toth'e neglect of Olherlhities eqnal ly imperative ? Or have you like Rip Van Winklejof renowned memory, been indulg ing voufself in a lone and undisturbed nap P If sucfitis the fact I advise you to awake up, and attend to the dozen or more ot unan - XIIPTP.fl SPLLKIS rCUCUCU IIUU1 Tu wtwiuo and corespondents. . Punctuality in discharging any ;dnty or obligation, howeversmaH or trining in it self it.Trfay be, is art important consideration with men of reflection and prudence. Never make a promise unlesi ypu have the means nd ability to eomply.J Itha been' correctly remarked that rrarfy prpmis sors zti not unfrequeritly slow rierformers, which I have found literally true, and much to my detriment, " I will kiiwlle the flnme, and fetch. In the promiserof such men I. place no, with many cither professing christians, dull, confidence, and if in their transactions with cold, and inert-in Teligion? -If sdV With' an their fellow-creatures, they uitentionaUy or honest heart, I advise you as I do all in a by acsident fulfil one, or more promises, it similar situation, to arouse trom your leth 13 not, in my view of the matter, done from ', argy, gird on the armour of gospel truth any moral incitement or binding principle, , and simplicity anew, and regain the ground but from selfish considerations alone. A- you have lost. To effect this, prayers and mongmen of Atg-AminJedne, mere prom- invocations must ascend to. God by Mints ise is. as binding as arry obligation they.; ters and members of the general church fbr raigrft enter into, and it is to be lamented revivals; then, and not till then "will our lan that all were not of this Kighnrinded class guishing' Zion appear in the brightness of who fulfil promises when made; and look the morn, the clearness of the Sun, and tha upoo the hypocrite's pledgre and smiles with beauty and loveliness of the bride.' the a dignified contempt. Can it be possible ; Lamb's wife. The work will commence to that our friend and relative J. W. hast be- ; God's praise, and to his glory, if professors come Sceptical in his religious views? Has .in the different branches of the church wilf itnbelief sq Jar gained an ascendancy over, unite in accomplishing an object so desira his intelligent and cultivated mind as to in- j ble. -We lie down and rise up as children, flugnqe it to doubt the truth-of Revelation as ' with an apparent unconsciousness of the we find it in the Bible f It must idof,- it can- ' great responsibility we are under to God to not be. In reading the history of the de- ;do his ttriU, which is for Ministers to "preaclk liverance of the Israelites from Egyptian to,, and pray for. the Sinner, and members .bondage, their safe.passage through the Red 1 to persuade, export and encourage him to iSea, and the miracles w hich were" wrought ; tor therr preservation in the wilderness, I am filled with astohishment that they ishould have rebelled against God, doubted his pow- er, goodness r and .mercy to save, protect and defend them." . ' wt. a .a we may witn much truth convert oar-cry against this people -Into bitter complaints i r' i I against ourselves, and condemn our unbe j lieving hearts, that can, in the midst of such tn HucUiiiurdiiuij oi uicrcics anu lavura, cry out in the tone of Unbelief, "There is no balm in "Gillead, there is no Physician to heal and restore to health," we must for ever parish.' There is no sin more hateful to God, and hurtful to our' souls," than unbe lief; it spits, in the face of every gospel promise, views the Bible a3 a fable or idle tale, and saps the foundation of future hap piness. " As the prayer of ' faith on the one hand opens heaven from whence every bles sing we heed descends, so unbelief on the other, shuts it hp', and the heart is. thereby made sullen, obstinate and "hnyielding. It starves the. soul, while a bountiful table is spread lo which it is invited to partake without money and without price; it disturbs the tranquility of the- fnind in health, and when death approaches, the brave man is changed" inlo the coward. - God says fiave faith ih me and you shall , r i i . .... have life everlasting; but unbelief say3, thou hast forgotten to be gracious, and in thy wrath hast shut tip thy bowels of mercy, giving by this assertion the direct lie to God, and insulting his spirit. How can you or T, or ahy other accountable being, harbor such amonster in our breasts, or give admit tance for a moment to such a fiend, which distracts, and throws. the soul in confusion? tlow absurd, how stupidly foolish, for a finito mind to. limit the- Holy One, or cir- 1 Afi m pawiUa Vip jvnA Ttl Vv tit-mil "T a worm of the (kst, dispute wilh God on the vicarious attonemertt of his Son,' and deny that there is any virtue in his blood ? Shall I he afraid that his arm is too short to saye, or his ear too heavy to hear when I-pray to him aright ? Most assuredly, not; Now as the Creator is infinitely superior to the creature, so the Saviour,wjo is Eman uel and God with us, is above the, sinner, and can save from wrath every, soul who will approach the Father through him; he pleads for sinners, and the Father for his sake delays another and another year, ere he cuts the brittle thread and dooms the reb- el toeternal torments; "Scepticism is ano ther name for Deism; Therefore if we deny hirri in any garb, he' will deny us, if we shall keep the arm of rebellion raised against him he will forsake us in the hour of disso lution, and if we die in unbelief we .shall perish everlastingly; As youhavefrequenfc opportunities of conversing with our scepti cal xelative, do not forget to introduce the important subject of Religion; his mind fas j once open to convictiou,.and I hope it is so 1 now; put that valuable werk Simpson's Plea for Religion in his hands, request him us you love his soul to give it an attentive pe rusal, and if he reads il with a desire to be benefited, God peradventure mayhringhim to a senseof hjsdanger,give him a knowledge of himself as a sinner, and convert his soul. " I will hazzard the opinion, that if any in fidel were to reflect seriously and calmly pj God and his works, particularly himseJfi he would be. convinced of the truth of dif Vine revelation and embrace, it; he would see the fallacy, absurdity and-stupidity of coin' ing a doctrine hostile to that which the bi ble teaches; he would acknowledge his ina bility to do any thing good of, himself, and i tsay with tne Y rodigal !Son, tamer 1 nave sinned against heaven and thee, torgive my, sins and make me as one of . thy hired ,ser vants. If I could hear-of our friend's con version from that moth to the soul, infideli ty ', to the .pure and unalloyed - doctrines of Christianity, it would gladden my heart .be yond expression; mv.soul would rejoice, f - rf 'J'o( s duties. 1 and my prayer would ever oe tor a raitpiui Qi from Douglass nor J.F.in: nave some monthsplhope howe ver .their march is on ward, and if I haye any wish to gratify with fregardHo Mem, splrhuatly, It is, that they mayiive noiy iivet,.auu uie iriuropuaniiy. 0nirfinary.s1ibjecte, might be persua ded to bring this com munication to a close, but as the one I. am now, addressing my friend Charles1 upon, ia 'of ah important ia'of ah important character, I flatter mvself he will bear with Hrne a lew momenta longer. .i.. .-. How stands the case with you ; are you flee the wrath of a sin avenging God. s As we know our duty, we mtfst not shnnk jfrom discharging it, but as faithful and Un j flinchiug soldiers be' always at our post$tbv perform any service ne may require of us. j I have heard of a minister, who after preach- f t mg tor some htteen or twenty years, can j n. l i i" t :r i l. j l. didly acknowledged, that if he had been in strumental in awakening and converting ono soul, he was ignorant of it. ' Alas', for such ministers; methinks the will have an aw ful account to render, alihe-bar of "infinite Justice. My feelings tell rife I have writ ten enough, perhaps I have; and in elosingy will inform you for your comfoit and grati fication that Miss . P. is yet unmarried; her father's estate has been irially closed, and I understand her share of it wjili be con siderable. "A word to the wise is suffi cient.1 Our numerous friends in P. are blessed" with good health;' some are prospering in both spiritual and temporal matters, others only in the latter, but I hope they will be brought to bow the knee Of humility, and obtain pardon for their sins. It would af- ' ford me much pleasure to receive IetteTtf from you when you have leisure and incli nation to write. When yon see T. W. and WC T. B., I wish you to inform them of the reception of their fayprs of the 6th antf 15th ulL .1 am peculiarly" pleased tor learn that the latter is blessed witb" aTarge Bhire" of happiness with his young and beautiful w.ife.,,1 sincerely wish he ma) long enjoy it without the least mixture of alloy, I -must and will close. I am, dear Charles, Your friend sincereKv SUMMERFIEtD. For Hie Register. . Messrs. Editors: I have been visited' b the -l0 of, Hera and must trespass on your good nature to allow ma to. be heard in my own defence; I am mortified to find my sentiments so pervert ed, and my opinions so totally misunder stood. It is true, I spoke .of the practice of 41 Snuff Dipping," with great horror. It was a feeling I couKl not repress. But I commenced at the onset, by stating that I had heard that a few even genteel ladiet" were addicted to this loathsome vice. So. that as far as fact is . concerned, , Hera" and myself do not differ, unless she will say that not -a single genteel female does dip Snvff. t have no knowledge however, of the" prevaieee of this cus torn f hut from the evidenceof others, nor have tany per sonal knowledge of trje Mint Julips which, follow. I know, however, that the con stant use pf any powerful - stimulant, will be seen td create a desire ..for other and stronger stimulants. : , " Hera" mus recollect, that I did not call myself the "devoted friend of these., wretched drunken ereatures . No . I call myself the devoted friend, of , "Wonian, as. she ought to-be, and a many are,ja bright creation which has changed, the wilderness of earth into a garden ? Yes : ithe Chevalier Bayard was but a boy to me, m my dero- tion to the air set. I ne very signs 01. a piece of riband makes ray heart flutterfron association of ideas. I would mount the " imminent deadly beach," I would rush even in the Cannon's mouth,V . ito win it' smile from a pretty mouth, (unidefiled by" Snuff.) It is my very admiration and love of the Ladies, that makes me so arixiout to; cure them of a practice whiuh detracts. 59 much from their eharras and t&er wfluehce in society. One word more about facts - I have jt from authority, entided fonnbounded cred- . it, that Ladies are sometirifes made absolute-. lv drunk bv the use of Snuff. I can also givea strong proof that even the moderate. usept Snutt, this vile stun is injurious f would join " Hera" .rery cordially iq ? preaching against tire filthy , practice 6f the men. 1 would rejoice to see the Iadies u- nite to repress thejsarae, but l have too ex- . halted an opinion of the fair sei.ib -h6 Wil- ling to; defend them, by placing them on same footing with coarse men; to.try "to ex . cose Ladies for their drrelicfions; IVom cleantinessby saying jhat gentlemerr.-are piiltyvol the fame; practice. . . . t fit .iiirfA. iir 'Rditors. br once more expressmihe3bpe,JUial tiewLa i dies who have fallehi info thir ; habit, may at once' see 1oir Vulgar and unbecommg it is, and at ihey Tflarresoiye xrmnw mentogiVeituiv T'lzlvS . 1 3
The Weekly Raleigh Register (Raleigh, N.C.)
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July 30, 1838, edition 1
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