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REVIVAL JNTEELIQENCE. For the Christian Sun. REVIVALS IN NEW ENGLAND. Mu. Editor. I suppose, that all lovers of ex perimental religion rejoice in those precious sea sons of Zions prosperity, when “ the heavens drop down from above and the ski es pour down right eousness : when the earth opens, and they bring forth salvation and righeousness springs up togeth er” as is beautifully expressed by the prophet. There is not on earth a more interesting phenom enon than a gospel reformation. When God visits the church with his divine favor, the whole com munity shares in the blessing. Reformations, we are well assured, are at the foundation of the Christian’s prosperity as a denomination. They have had a most salutary influence; we hail every inscreasc of this power and purity as the harbinger of that blessed hour when, “ One song employs, all nations; and all cry Worthy the Lamb for he was slain for us: - The dwellers in the vales and on the rocks Shout to each other and on the mountain tops From distant mountains catch the flying joy ; Till nation after nation taught the strain, Earth rolls the rapturous Hosanna round.” i In the vicinity of this town God has visited our churches. In Kittery our church, under the care of Elder Mark Fernuld, held a protracted meeting on the first of the present season. A reformation began which has progressed gloriously. Hamp ton falls, under the labors of Elder J. C. Blod gWt;1tas shared blessedly in the good work, more than thirty have experienced religion. It is still progressing. Week before Tast Bro. Blodgett and myself held a meeting at Exeter N. H., the work commenced and has been advancing since. Several have found peace and the meetings are yet in progress. Bro. Holmes, at Portsmouth N. II., I learn, has a good work begun in his church. . In the church under my cure God has appear - ed. Tuesday evening last one soul came out praising God tor what He had done for the soul. Last evening one more was crying for mercy. I held family meetings from house to house, many arc serious and our hopes are strong that we shal l enjoy an Extensive work of grace. Some conver sions have taken place with Bro. Edmunds peo Boston Mass. Some also have passed from church at Haverhill, un closed an ever propriety of unotionr-ihet Minister* should not en* le themselvetfjpth the affairs of this life, rother Furness, although a roan of excellent cliing talent, the practice of icine, and every night returns home, a dis lance of six or eight miles, to attend his patients. ; And why all this labor ? To preach to the poor ? ! No. It was in order to preach to the most weal j thy churches in the Miami Conference. Now I I have two objections. 1st. I think it is presuming ! a good deal on the cruelty of a thinking public, that one'can fill two of the most responsible call ings In this life. 2d. It is hedging up the way of those that would give themselves wholly to the work. I hope Brother Furness, and the brethren for whom he labors, will see the impropriety of this course, and let the man that labors at the altar, livefby the altar. The fourth Sabbath I attended with ^Brother Wells at the Wolf Crefek Chapel. There was one addition. This Church is in a prosperous condition. The 5th Sabbath in last month, and 1st and 2d in this, I attended with Elders Simonton and Sew ard, at Tinny town and Mt. Pleasant. We had a refreshing time from the Presence of the Lord. Ten had made confession up to the time I left. I hope Bro. Simonton will give us a full account of the meeting. The brethren here, as in every other place that I have visited this winter, con tributed liberally to my support; The 31st was our Quarterly meeting hero, which has continued ever since, of evenings—and Sabbaths we had transient preaching from Bros Elliot, Neal, and Humphreys, and likewise from Bro. Winters of the United Brethren Church. The result is, that 16 have united with the Church, and we expect numbers more soon. Finally—I look upon the last 8 weeks as being the most happy of my life, having seen about three score souls converted to God If ever there was a time when Christian Min isters should hold up their heads, it is the pre- x sent. May God continue to revive his work. T. A. BRANDON. Bethlehem, Preble Co., 0., Jan. 28th, 1851.. Revivals in Springfield. Religious revivals 1 have been in progress iiLvadous churches in this place for several weeks past. One hundred and five persons have been added to the M. E. Church on Columbia Street, and some sixty have joined the sameChurch on High street, among whom are a number of students of the High School. There have been also considerable accessions to the Presbyterian and Luthern Churches. We hope these heavenly visitations may result in much good to the inhabitants of Springfield. Ib. Hobby, Elder 851 : reviving time in our set at liberty Last night a num ~ con PTnty ■ftonths. will re ■istian com*' TUtJborou^fll^hat eminent Divine and Chris tian gentleman, Elder D. W. Kerr under whose gui dance aadeontrol, it assumed a high position among the Religious Naw-papers of tile day ; he was an able writer, and in his death the Christian Church lost a great and good man. The present Editors “* goad *&&», and we know will endeavor to keep up the high reputation it had under the control of its former Editor. WaTrtntw News. CHLOROFORM. We have searched in our unabridged Webster in vain for this word, so that we are compelled to spell it at hazard, not vouching for its correctness. However it may be spelt it certainly is one of the most beneficial of the agents employed by the medical man. We shall hereafter strongly ad vocate its use, having in our own person made a trial Of its virtues.,, For years past we have been afflicted with that great destroyer of public,and private peace the,< tooth-ache. A friend in Sirf ?apore obtained a piece of guttapercha, and made us a present of it, explaining its peculair properties. It theu occurred to us, situated as we were far away from dentists that this gutta percha, would be just the thing for filling the de :ayed and hollow teeth, we tried it and found it excellent for stopping the cavities, but that its nfluence upon the gums waa^bad. We were obliged strongly against our will to pass sentence jf entire removal upon five of our front teeth. But we could not bear the thought of enduring so great a degree of suffering. To prevent this we determined to try the chloroform. Accor dingly placed ourself in the easy chair of our skil Ful townsman Dr. Scott and prepared to inhale the pain destroyer. The perfume of the chloroform s delightful. After a few inhalations we expe rienced sensations of a most delightful character, these were followed by a feeling of numbness as f Death had laid his icy finger upoh us, we then went into the land of dreams, becoming entjeoff' nsensible to all external affairs. When conscious less returned we found the Dr. buisily engaged in wiping °ff the blood which was freely flowing 'rom the wounded gums. The first intimation of .lie loss of the five teeth was given by the tongue, l'lie Dr. informed us that one of the teeth required -rir strongest efforts to remove it. Yet of all this we had not got the slightest consciousness. We ire not as yet sensible of the slightest ill result "rom having taken the cloroform. We can therefore advise every sufferer who is >nly deterred from the removal of the evil by the Iread of* the pain of extraction, to call on Dr. Scott request him to administer the chloroform md have the teeth at once taken out. Too much praise cannot be given the Dr. for he skilful manner in which he performed ihe iperation. Biblical Recorder. A FUGITIVE RESCUED IN BOSTON. Last Saturday, au alleged fugitive-slave,, called Shadrach, who had been arrested, was seized by i band of a hundred colored men, in the United States Circuit Court Room, and taken with vio lence from the officers and keepers who were guarding him. The officers at the door were kicked, cuffed, and knocked about fn evpry direc tion, and notwithstanding the resistance of a pos of about twenty strong upon the inside, the se prisoner was carried off in triumph. One negro coivofl t.Vip Icwnrrl nf t.hp. TTnit.pH Sta seized the sword of the United States Marshal, and flourished it about the heads of all who op posed him. The sword was afterwards found in the street, and taken back. Boston Fugitive Case. It appears that ^fctMarshal of Boston charges that the U. neglected to do his duty in pre Hr.ue of the alleged fugitive slave. n that city. He says : believe it to be true, that Mr. .not want any others than those I to remain in the court room, and in take care of the man,’.and also fush was made, he was walking orwards across the court room, ancp whatever at the door, or sed by him.” the President. The President s has issued his Proclamation, disposed citizens to rally to ike s of their country, and com , civil and military, who shall vicinity of this outrage, to means in their power, iu re mentioned prisoner ; and I rosecutions be commenc shall have made them to.tkis flagitious of rders the immediate e aided, or abetted Tver, of 22d inst. R. gills to acquire uch of the effect their- wit, when he gentleness and iqdttct themseives 'pt to thunder with r Eloquence increase e do not wish that d their better judg )bauds ; but let them with all the grace of Bassion, is terrible to his Win a passion, is disgusting JK’s all the respect due to her ^•masculine strength and eour Bt.fier kind of respect. These Rid be considered by those, who nfference should be made in the j »sexes. ^ 3 auu 1UH4M Jthers, and, indeed, in every relation, end on their temper, that it ought to Carefully cultivated. We should not Is to imagine that they balance ill humor i good quality or accomplishment, because, here are none which can supply the want of in the female sex. x Death of a Venerable Clergyman. Dr. Wm. McWhir, a Presbyteryan clergyman aged 9?, died n Liberty county, Geo., lately. He was an Irish man by birth, and about 17U3, settled in Alexan dria Va., where he taught school. He was often ;he inmate of Gen. Washington’s house, at Mount Vernon, and was also instructor of two of the General’s nephews. His name has, long been associated with public instruction in Georgia. Letters from Home state that the Papal Court look forward to the opening of the British Parlia liament with great, anxiety. The persecution of Protestants still continues. No religion tolerated except Papacy. 1 Some agents had landed near Rome and circu lated revolutionary documents. THE UNTRUTH. Night came. With a sad heart Emma stood by her mother’s knee. She was ready to go to bed. and her mother taking hef hands within her own, bade her kneel down and say her evening prayers. Wbat'niled little Emma? Never before was her mother obliged to require her to kneel to her usu al devotions. She always came cheerfully, and with simple earnestness asked God for Christ’s sake to bless her and make her a good girl. But to-night she stood irresolute, her eyes were filled with tears, and when her mother bade her kneel, she drew back and said, “ not to-night mamma, I don’t want to pray to-night.” “ Why not, mv child ?” -said her mother ten derly. “ Because mamma,” said she, sobbing, “be cause I have been so very naughty, God won’t hear me if I do pray.” f /y' “ My daughter,” said her mother, “ what have you done'? tell me ail.” “Oh, mamma,” said the little girl, “I was so wicked; lam afraid you’li never love me again as you used to, if I tell you, foir God knows it all, and he don’t love me as he did, I know, and I cap’t pray now, I am so wicked.” “ Mjn daughter, just tell me what you have done,’’.said hetr mother. . “Well, mamma, you remember to-day when I asked to play in the garden, you told me not to touch the green grapes. I said I would not, but jjwhile Uwa^running along they looked so pretty, arSUHrtfe bunch was just beginning to turn a little purple on one side—indeed 1 thought it was near ly ripe; I looked all aroupd to see if any body was near, and I thought you would never know if I did pull just that one bunch, so I gathered it and run down to the bottom of the garden beyond the willows, where no one could see me, to eat them. But they were so sour that I could not touch them, so I threw them over the wall, and ran back to play, but f felt so mean and naughty. When I came to the house you said, ‘ Emma, did you remember not to touch the grapes when you were in the garden ?’ I don’t believe you thought I had done so, for you did not look at me, and I knew you thought you could trust me. I felt my cheeks burn, but 1 said very softly, ‘ No ma’am.’ Oh, I wish I had never told that ugly lid. I don’t think I’ll ever do it again; I had rather be pun ished twenty times than feel so mean. Do you think God cap forgive me, mamma ?” “ Yes, my daughter,” said her mother, “if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us. I hope you have confessed your sin to your Heavenly Father, and asked his forgiveness.” “ Yes-mamma, I have, and if he will only for give me, and love me, I’ll \iever do so wickedly again.” “ May God strengthen you to keep your prom ise, my child,” said her mother ; “ and never for get, that He is every where, tlyat He knows ouf most secret thoughts, and though we put the re memberance of Him far from us and follow the desires of our corrupt* hearts, yet for all these things He will bring us into judgment. Monthly Visitor. An L. was the loved and loving daughter and sister of a large family circle. While yet young, she made a profession of her faith in Christ.— Subsequently many clouds darkened lier'spiritual horizon, and prevented that assurance of her as surance of her acceptance in the Beloved 'that it’ is the privilege of the child of Cod to enjoy. \ But she passed on the even tenor of’her way, manifes ting that meek and quiet spirit, which is in\the sight of God of great price. In early youth she was bethrothed to one, who like herself, had subscribed with his own hana^ to the Lord. While enjoying each other's socie-' ty, in the fond anticipation of a long life together, she was seized with a fatal disease; and relin quishing all her cherished hopes for this woidd, looked forward to the things unseen and eternal. Mos.t earnestly she struggled for the assurance of hope, that anchor to the soul,. Most earnest ly her family hopet^tnd prayed for heV. Still the long delayed blessing came not; and fijiends w ere called in bet room to witness the dying strife. For a few moments she seemed to be entirely gone but soon a glow unearthly overspread ber features. Her eyes opened, and her voice was heard ex claiming, “ Blessed Jesus? dont you see him? glorv 1 praise him—praise him—praise him,” un til she united in that “ nobler, sweeter song ” be yond the flight of time. P. -^ 2idv. anST'fjfrwrdian. The Inquisition. Some idea may be formed of the cruelty and despotism of this terrible Iribu nal, from the fact, that when the inqusition was thrown open in 1820, by order of the Cortes of Madrid, twenty-one prisoners were found in it, not one of whom knew ihe name of the city in which he was confined. Not a single prisoner knew of what crime he was accused. Interesting Phisiological fact. It is re markable, as many as among the millions of oth er proofs of the wisdom and provident care of the Supreme Being, thnt in the mi}k of a female, who has a fractured limb, the lime is reduced in quan tity until the fractured bone is again united. The eggs, also of a fowl, which has a broken limb are without shells until the broken parts are again united. Revival at an Indian Mission. The Chris tian Advocate an Journal, reports a revival of re ligion in the Onondaga Indian Mission. “ A good ly number ” are represented as having found peace in believing, and not less than forty are said to be seeking the Lord. '} The Indian school is likewise in a prosperous condition, and the at tendance quitmuniform.” Dr. Gideon Bf Smith declares that the “ seven i teen year locusts,” will appear this year in cer | tain parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. ...» -- ^ ^ £3T This notice will inform the Subscribers of the Christian Sun, that I have agreed to collect the dues: and they can enclose their money and send it on by mail as early as they please directed to-me at Pitts borough, and they shall be duly I creditbd and receipted in the Sun. JAMES A. TURNER. X - • . - v V married. In this city on the 20ih, inst. by Elder H. B. Hayes, Mr. Howell Moss, to Mito Rebecah Lasiter. \On Thursday evening, January 9th, 1851, at the resi deW of Elisha Brown near Lewisville, Pa., by Elder Charles Henry Plummer, , David Wesley Morrison of Cecil county, Md., to Miss Anna Eliza Brown of Ches ter county, Pa., On Thursday evening, Jan, 33, 1851, by the same, Thomas D. Summeril Esq., to Miss Susanna Pass, both ol New London Township, Chester county, Pa. Died. In Wake county, on the 23d instant, aged rffxtut 56 years, Mrs. Martha Weathers. The deceased had been a member of the Baptist Church for a number of years. In Mecklenburg county, Va., in June last, at tne ad vanced age of 89 years, Philip Gill. He was a member of the Christian Church. “ Blessed are the dead that * die in the Lord.” __ -_ —--- i .. APPOINTMENTS. If no preventing Providence, I shall preach my farewell discourse to the people in Providence Chapel the 5th Sabbath in March, and on the 1st Sabbath in April at Union Chapel, where the Lord’s Supper and Baptism will be administered, Friday lllh April at O’Kelley’s Chapel. Sab bath 13th April in Raleigh ; Wednesday 16th at New Hope ; Thursday 17th at Pope’s Chapel ; Kedar Chapel, Saturday 10th at 2 o’clock, P. M., Sabbath 20th, and Monday 21st. Sabbath 27th at Providence Chapel in Norfolk county, Va.; and will continue in the vicinity of Providence till after the second Sabbath in May. Tuesday 13th May at Bethlehem ; Wednesday 14lh at Antioch Chapel ; Thursday loth at Spring hill; Fiiday 16th at Barrett’s Chapel; Saturday 17th at Join er’s Chapel; Sabbath 18th and Monday 19th at Holy Neck ; Tuesday 20th at Salisbury ; Wed nesday 21st at Cypress Chapel. Ail the above meetings to commence at 11 o’clock, A. M. ; and Sabbath 25th I will preach my farewell discourse at Providence. First Sab bath in June at Baltimore, and 2d Sabbath in Springfield, Ohio. ' i My appointments through Nansemond, Va., I shall depend upon Elder Weilons, and the breth ren to give general circulation, and pray God that I may visit the Churches in the fulness of the blessings of the Gospel of Christ. ISAAC N. WALTER. FauCetts Store, N. C., Feb. 8th, 1851. NEUSE RIVER CIRCUIT. Elder R. G. Tinnin, will preach at the follow ing places, and will be glad to meet as many of his brethren as can conveniently attend: Wilson’s March 8th. ' O’Kelley’s “ 9th. Gunter’s 10th. Good Hope .. . “ 12th. Pope’s- “13 th. Fullers * 14th. Mrs. Harris f* 15th, Kedar ” 16ffi. Sharon “ l7tb> Ridgeway * ■ “ 19th. February 12 th, 1851. Receipts on the late t). W. Kerr's Account. Thomas Herndon $1; Ruben Herndon $3 ; W. B. Tunstall 75 cts; John W. Hancock, Esq. $1 ; Elizabeth Johnston $1; L. W. Clapp $t; Asa Clapp $2 ; Jeremiah Harden $3 ; William Apple $3 ; Manly Stroud $1 ; John W. Prichard $1:50; Mrs. Mary Harman $2 ; John Ferrell $2; N. A. Steadman, Esq. $1; Stephen Petty $1; Samuel drawford $L; Tobias Waynock $1; N. Beckwith 75 cts.; Joseph Stone $1; J. J. Jenkins $1; De lila Jenkins $1:25; W. B. Harward $1 ; S. Davis $1 ; J. M. Moring $1 ; F. O’Kelly $1. JAS. A. TURNER, Agent. RECEIPTS FOR THE SUN. , Elder Isaac N. Walter $14 for Jehu Hall, Hi ram Weeden, Thomas Graham, George Maynard, William Harvey, Benj. Way, Margaret Williams, Marvin Staley, David Vestal, Dr. Wm. Tarpley, JohnAS. Turrentine, Willis Sellars, Wm. E. Fau cette and Albert G. Anderson. Elder Solomon Apple $3 for self, Ambrose Jones and Henry Farmer. \ Anderson Page, Jno. Neal, Nansa Boon, Joseph A\Long, Isham Holding, John Pearce, Joseph Ij. Wheeler. Elder James A. Turner $3 for Thomas Lynch, Esq., Abel Holland and A. B. Freeman. \ — ' LETTERS RECEIVED. Elder I. N. vV alter, Elder S Apple, Elder J, I. Hobby, Wm. N. Bragg, A. Williamson, Elder D, P. Pike, Elder James A. Turner. LETTERS WRITTEN. Elder W. B. Wellons, John P. Lemay, John A* Hurst, L. B. Farmer, Sidney Weller, R. H‘. Hol land, W. S. Gunter. < Viv _- ■ ~ ■■ ■ ■ - ■ - —* Crockery Ware, Hard Ware, Cotton Yarns, Tobacco, Flour; Corn, Meal, Wooden Ware, NEW FIRM. yHTfENRY B. HAYES & SON would most respect ; Cl fullv inform the citizens of Raleigh,and the Pub lic generally, that they have entered into partnership, under the Firm of H- B. Haves & Son, at the old stand formerly occupied by H. B. Hayes. ; ... , By stric* attention to business, they hope to merit a liberal share of Public patronage. They will keep constantly on hand ahd for sale the following articles: Dry Goods, Sheetings, Leather. Shirtings, Castings, Osnaburgs, Nails,! Shoes, Sugar, and Code, Powder and Shot, Indigo, Lead. . Molasses, Bed-cords, Bacon and Lard, Candles, Mackarel, No. 3, Butter, Ginger, Pepper, Spice, &c. THEY ALSO HAVE ON HAND 13,000 lbs. Iron, assorted, which they will sell low for cash. And many other ar ticles too tedious to enumerate. f*. Our business hereafter will be conductedstnctly upon the cash principle. ty All persons indebted to H. B. Hayea, on ac count or note, are requested to make immed.ate pay “ftaieigh, February 36th, t$31._ H. BRANSON & SON. Commmission Merchants, AND DEALERS IN GROCERIES, HARDWARE AND OVT LERT, HATS, SHOES, AC., \ FAYETTEVILLE, N. C., jy Will pay particular attention to the sale of all kinds of Produce. February 25th, 1851. 3—3 m.
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