POETRY. SV HKNRY • Come, >11 ye, that are weary, and heavy laden, and I will give you rest,’ ^ Whyn Luna’s light, illumes the night. Oh! come, come away; And then our God will smile on thee His praise our highest joy shall be Fiom every sin and sorrow free. Oh ! come, come away. Then Sisters dear, wipe olT tkcTear. Oh ! come, come away; On wings of love, away we’ll spring ; And make high heaven's arches ring ; With loud Hosannas we will sing, Oh ! come, come away: And Brothers too, your faith renew : Oh I come, come away ; Extend the cause of truth and love, And shoot with angel bands above The merit of redeeming love. Oh ! come, come away. To all, I ca!l| burst every thrall, Oh ! come, come away; Our saviour beckons to you now, And bids you at his cross to bow, And heavenward to steer your prow, Oh! come, come away. Redeeming blood, will do you good, Oh ! come, come away; T’will help you stem sin’s raging tide O’er death and Jordan’s raging tide Your ransom’d soul to glory guide, Oh I come, come away. Christ bids you come, he'll bear you home, Oh! come, come away ; . Ye chosen ones, the Father’s few \ Our blessed Jesus died for you, Take up the cross and triumph too. Ohi come, come away. From the American Messenger. THE BLIND RESTORED. When Jesus paused upon his way, And on the beggar’s eightless eyes Poured all at once a flood of day, In answer to his piteous cries; Say, what dear object sough l he first To fix his wondering gaze upon, When nature’s charms upon him burst, And his long starless night was gore ? Turned he to look on Jerrico, And toward it, spread his open arms; Or smiling watched the sunlight glow On its fair roofs and lofty palms ? Or sought hia oyes a range more wide— Founts, gardens, groves, and gushifig rills, The trnthful fields on either side, Old Jordan’s waves, the distant hills? Or turned he from his long, long night, ' To gaze upon the clear blue skies? So fair, so vast, so full of light, W ell might they fix his stranger eyes. No: these nor kindred sought ho now, Nor even Zion's holy place; But weeping, smiling, kneeling low, He gazed alone on Jesus' face. The crowd passed on, and Jesae passed ? Where is the joyful beggar gone ? The dews of eve are falling fast, ne heedstjiem not—lie follows on. MISCELLANEOUS. EUROPEAN CORRESPONDENCE. Hamburg, July 5th, 1853. Dear Editor : Last evening before sunset, I was comfortably seated in the coupe of the stage coach, rolling rapidly out from the city of shade trees and flowers; the first city of my European acquaintance. For some time we thundered along over the pave of broad streets of the Vorstadt (suburb,) bounded on both sides by antique and dilapidated buildings but soon wore out in the open country, where freshness and beauty smiled upon us again. WeN^ere drawn by three horses abreast; and although the incessant cracking of the postillion’s whip as he urged on his steeds^was painful to us : yet we were soon adsorbed in the Study of nature and art. The country was quite level as far as the eye could reach nnd variegated io all directions, with bor der-trees, cultivated fields, and groves. We saw no broad fields of wheat or corn, as in Americu but they were generally of small extent, and each contained lands or patches of several different * kinds of grain and vegetables. There were no stone walls or fine fences, but instead, ditches fill ed with water, usually bordered w;th trees. We saw not the fine residences of American farmers; houses and barns in close proximity or under the same roof, with thatched or tile coverings, and stone floors. Two cows, or a cow, or a cow and an ox, were frequently seen harnessed to a wagon drawing by their heads instead of their shoulders and women, instead of men, hoeing potatoes in the fields, But at last, night spread her wing over the earth, and the angel of sleep distilled bis sweet dews upon us. We were cradled in cushions as we rolled over the smooth pave; but were oc casionally aroused from our slumbers by a hult at a station house for fr esh horses. The soft, glowing flush of morning shailcd ear ly upon us; and as Aurora with flashing chariot and filing coursers commenced her diurnal excur ion; we descended a long hill into Harburg. Wei had passed over sixty miles of paved and McAd imixed rond, often as smooth rs a floor, and in its whole extern an avenue of lindens, poplars and fruit trees. What a love for trees in this German land ! Harbtirg is an antique town with Barrow winding streets, of about 800 inhabitants and i* tire terminus of the Hanover and Hamburg Railroad. In a few moments we were out on the Elbe, the Elbe! How the mention of that name calls up the image of the great Napoleon, and a wakes in memory histoiical passages of the fast! and after a charming halfhour’s ride we were stand -' ing in Hamburg, the New' York of Germany.— Hamburg is one of the four remaining free towns of the German Empire, a fine city of about ISO 000 inhabitants. It is situated on the noith bank of the Elbe, eighty miles from its mouth, and is the great commercial emporium of' the German land. In 1842 a terrific conflagration swept away about two thousand houses, laying wasted streets besides courts and alleys. Soon after its com mencement tire engines were afmvailing and they endeavored to check the advance of the mighty destoycr by pulling down buildings, but this only added fuel to the flames. Their next resort was the artillery, but the balls only pierced the walls of the edifices, giving greater freedom to the fiery^ element. The fearful destruction was however finally checked by the skill and energy of Mr. Lindly, an English Engineer, by blowing up the Bank nnd Bathhouse, with other build mgs. large part of the city was in ruius! But Phcenix like she arose from her ashes with aug mented beamy and increased splendor, and is now considered ll.» point of attraction ns ora of the first cities of Germany. Hambutg was also, formferly a fortified town and was t wice occupied by the French army in the days of Napoleon; b.it the ramparts and fortifications were long since levelled, and transformed into fine boulevards and beautiful flower gardens The traveler on arriving in the upper part of the town is particularly pleased with the “ Binnen 'Alstor,” a large trapezoidal basin of clear water through which flows the Alster river, surrounded on thiee sides with fine structures of modern arc hitecture. Attracted by its beauty he passes a long the smooth promenade shaded with lindens, and soon finds himself on the boulevards with the *• Grasse Alster” before him; a beautiful little lake stretching away northward, surrounded on all sides with cbnrming gardens and fine residences.— At this point, I found myself a short time aftei my arrival- and attracted by the fcenutifuhyiew to the right, I passed on eastward along the “Stadt Graben” encircled by groves and flower puis. ill a lew uiuincriib wc wcic ui* mi uumcutr where stands a fine monument sf Adolf, IV,; and soon after ascended Anlnum’s Hill, from which we enjoyed an extensive view of Hamburg, St. George, Grassa Alster, and the distant hills far around. Near by, were many fine stnetuies in cluding the ‘ Bahu-hof” or Beilin Railway station Asylum, and Water Works ; far beneath our feet sparkled the water of the Gruben through richly i ha ging foliage. In returning we passed around tO the northward through the cemetry where se pulchers. and monuments were almost buried in the dark luxuriant shaded-trees and fresh -blooming lowers. At 1 o’clock P. M. Mr. Bromberg. U’ 8. Consul, conducted me to the Exchange, a large structure covering an entire square, where from six to eight thousand merchants assemble daily for thetraflnetion of business. As one stands in the gallery and gazes through the extensive buildings and down upon the sea of heads, he enjoys a magnificent spectacle, and while he listens to the muffled hum and roar of so many tongues and feet rolling up through the j arches, he calls at once to mind the foaming, dash jng waters of Niagara. Mr. B. has discharged the duties of his office in person, and thereby has accomplished much for the interest and profit of his country. But he soon teturna to America to give place to his successor a change much to be regretted. The citizens of Hamburg are not at all pleased with the pros pects of a change, and have even gono so far as to memorialize the Congress of the United States on the subject. After table d hole I also’enjoycd the gentleman ly attentions cf Mr, Biomberg in visiting the Botanical gardens, and the beautiful grounds for miles out of the city. We passed for some time a t long the West bank of Grase Alster, environed with garden-gems and princely residences, and sporting many a fine sail upon her bosom. We passed many people whose smiling coun tenances spoke of happiness and contentment: many were taking their coffee in their sammer house3 and garden bowers. It is custom ary here for the people to spend much of their refreshments in the open air; a beautiful custom and worthy of imitation! for what can be more healthful to body a id mind ? As we pass down the boulevards West of the city, wo come to the Elbe-hohe, or bights of the . Elbe, from which we enjoy the finest view of the town, the shipping, and the hill* acioss the ■ river; There are are abo many interesting drives around Hamburg, of which the one to Blankenese a char ging village six miles down the Elbe, is perhaps the most attractive. Blankenese is made up of < beautiful country residences, cue above the other rn the slopes bordering the river. In fact the whole distance Jrom Hamburg to this summer re rent is an interesting panorama. Northeast of the city lies also the villnge of Wandsceck, three miles' distant, ^Ijjpcre once Med Tycho Bralhr. the astronomer, and Vo3« the poet But words can not fully point the deep beauty, the poetry of these scenes. Much will remain unwritten. much,unsung. Vet while I walk this European soil, and look out on nature and art; while I behold so many thousand*''countenances radiant with health and happiness, so many Eve like forms, stalwart, manly MVmea; I find myself often discussing the questions, “ Why do not American cities give more attention to flower gardens, shade trees, and extensive parks?’, Why is it, that our people do not enjoy in a higher de gree their Heaven bestowed existence ?” Why do-Amcricans rush on with more than railroad speed, and fnd their testing place in an untimely grave ?” But where, Mr. Editor, are the men who have looked deep into these questions, and thoroughly examined the causes of such palpable national ef fects ? Where are the noble souls of lofty purpose and philanthropic tone, that will speak out on these subjects, so vital to the highest interests of the nation'? Where arc The earnest, patriotic hearts that will sacrifice something for their count ry's future? Where are the master minds, to mold public opinion and lead the vanguard of a reform, which, if successfully generalltd, will transmit a glorious inheritance to unborn genera tions ? I. W. A. , From the Herald of Gospel Liberty. THOUGHTS IN A GRAVEYARD. Before me and beneath my feet lie the ashes of the dead They have paid the last rfebt to na ture. “The dead know not any, thing.” The body having accomplished it mission, has returned to its native element. But the spit it, forever .ac tive and conscious has fled toils upper home. Here lies the minister of Christ, who died with his armor on, when life was full of hope and promise. Here lies the body of n schoolmate. He was an interesting young man. in early life he be came a Christian and entered upon his studies for the ministry. Before he entered the sacred office he was stricken down amidst the mourning of friends and brethren. Here sleeps the miser, whose gold was his god He has gone to a land where his hoarded riches will do him no good. Perhaps God, in his provi dence, will now manifest the truth, that “the H ealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.” Could this miser speak from his grave, he might say, "be ^our own executor; make your money the means orgood while yon may." “Go not to your grave ns L have done to be cursed by God and mar..” Here lie the ashes of the little infant. He had lived but a few sboit months. A neat tombstone says, “of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Blessed thought for the parent! A child, not in the churchyard, but in Heaven! How it draws the soitl upward ! How it leads.the mind to aspire to ndieavenly home. Upon the graye'of this little one was the image of a child in the^tplude of pray, er. Now I come to the grave of my own -dear mo ther. A thousand hallowed associations gathoi at this place.- The scenes of childhood are culled^ up to my remembrance. The anxiety of that mo ther for the conversion of her son, her kind and faithful counsel, her fervent prayers, her wishful look and her falling tears are all before me. They have been past events to me, but this hour makes them present realities. Thank God ! A mother’s prayers have been answered. Her? lie the grave and the gay, the rich apd the poor, the wise and foolish, the black and white the benevolent and miserly. Here all I umau distinctions end, Dust mingles with Kindred dust. Friends and foes s'eep together as brethen . I am reminded Irere of the march of lime. Here lie those with whom I once associated but their monuments-tc II me they have been dead twenty years. Time has been very busy here. She inscriptions, on what we have been wont to call the everlasting marble, are almost obliterated A little while more and they cannot be decipher ed. -~ But I must not dwell among the dead. These sleeping tenements were once the abode ofimmor tal spirits. From this duM my mind leads me up to the land of spirits, to the home of the soul. I think of the reward which they must receive. They are reaping what they have sown. They must gather what they have strewed. I am here reminded of the mortality of all our race. How soon we all must lie *s low as these befoic me. How soon the writer may lie low in the dust. But, eternity beyond doalh! Wonder ful thought! Life withoutan end. Life of which our present existence is but the childhood. I am reminded of the importance of a Christian life, a ife of faith. A life in whi&h m vn shall prepare o meet his God and give up his account with oy. 1 am led to think of the noble work which fesus did, when ne brought life and immortality o light. lie has thus thrown light upon the grave tnd made the future bright with promise to ffte Christian heart, lie has thus soothed the sorrows of the afflicted, He has made the gmve the gate >f entrance to eternal,day. C. Bar ant. The insurrection in Chinn advances. The re volutionists retain possession of Nankin, and have taptured the city of Amoy, a seaport five hundred miles above Canton. They are said to have a ;ranslation of the Bible, which is freely circulated imong them. An outward observance of the ten :ommandments which they call the heavenly rules is strictly enjoined. Their chiefs aro said to be influenced by the belief that God is always with Lhem. 'Wherever they appear, they destroy the idols and their temples, and forb d idolatry. Dr Bridgman writes that they are employing the press, having » Iready printed a dozen books among which is a Christian Almanac dated the third year of the new dynasty, under the reign of the new king, styled the Prince of peace. He says,*lmt this native press has been set in motion by the prrducts of the missionary press, the new order of men having sprung up on the very soil where, eighteen jwtre ago, the evangelist Leang Afa distributed thousands of Christian Sabbath tracts. He also states that they acknowledge the Chtislian Sabbath, abolishing other festivals, that drunkenness, opium-smoking, telling lies, nn5 other generally acknowledged sins, are strictly for bidden. ute against Don’t dispute against facts well established, moielv because there is somewhat unaccountable in them. That the woi Id should be created out of nothing is to us inconceivable, but not therefore to be doubted. ~ _ Turn thy feet from paths of the wicked ; they lead down to destruction. NOTICE. THE undersigned Administrators of Joseph Rippey de'd, having fully administered according to law enacted for that purpose, on said estate; and being ready for a final settlement, request all interested in the estate, to come forward, and receive their respective shares, as we will not be accountable for interest on he same. JOSEPH HARDER, t . , . JOHN W. RIPPJ6V. } Adm s Alamance county N. C., September 9th, 1853 37—3m!s. MARKET SQUARE, SOUTH SIDE. LYNN ADAMS is now receiving his stock of Oro ccrics suitable for the market and Sea on ; which consist o Lagnira, & Rio, Coffee; Sugar, Sait, Leathei Bagging ar.d Rope &c. &c. Dry tioods, Cutlery, Crockc ry, Ware, Tin Ware, Nails iron, anvils, Log chains. Slices are said to be high; blithe has a better assort ment than ever, at as low pticts. Thankful for past favors he hopes bv strict attention to business to please. September 21st, 1853. 38—tf THIS WAY! TGO9SE FEATHERS WANTED. HE subscriber will pay the highest cash price fo Feathers. j. HENR Y HARRiS. Upholsterer and Mattress maker. Raleigh, N, C. August 17th, 1833. “■ 00 tl-33 GRAHAM INSTITUTE THE Fall Session of this School will commence or the 5th of July—stuuents received only by the session after one month the School will be close p will lit under the supervision of the former instructors. Graham June 1853. L 25 - ’ At the Stone House. rpiIE SUBSCRIBER takes this method, to tender m J- thanks to lus customers, and the public generally for the liberal patronage he has received at their hands ank begs leave to inform them, that he still keeps 01 hand a great variety of articles, iu the wav ol DR1 GOODS, GROCERIES, HARD, STONE, and CROC KERY ware. ^J*0- ,®FtfNO> and THOMPSON & WASHING TON LIME upon as good Terms as can be bousht ii th is city. t Highest price paid for Rios. T 1 cn., ,0=0 CALVIN JORDAN. July 20th 1853. 29—Gm M. M. . CANNON’S IDHSJPMSMY Norfolk, Virginia. A TJ j. Establishmeni almost every kiud of Vegetable XL Medicine may be had, at retail or wholesale—all ol Doet. Samuel Thomson's and Beach’s Medicines. nd lfmLA'rC 6k’£*rf“W Steei Pens. Soaps, Razors nd Strops, Tooih Brushes, Ac. T„„„oo,k ,oe« M- M. CANNON. 0 June 2Jth 1So3. ^ RALEIGH FEMALE CLASSICAL INSTITUTE. THE J!E?fTH Session of this Institution will begin A on Wednesday the 6th of July, and end in the first week in December. As the number of pupils boarding in the Institute is limited, early application will be nc-1 cessary to ensure admittance. For further information address. BENNET T. BLAKE Principal. 24_4 June 7th, 1853. A NEW FAMILY GROCERY. THE Subscriber has opened a family Grocery near the Depot of the .Central Rail Road; w here, *he_. intends, keeping a General Assortment dTafUCteiln his line; and to sell upon as good terms as any other similar establish ment in the city. PI ease to give him a call. Raleigh June 1653. ft B. HAYES. CHRISTIAN PSALMS. I HAVE just .received 100 copies of the Christian Psalms by Elder J. Hazen, to sell at the usua o/’50 c per copy, first. Suffolk Va. , - price Those who apply first will be served W. B. WELLONH . McILWAINE, SON SCO. Grocers & Commission merchants. Petersburg Va., A. G. McILWANE, JOSFPH H. DUNN, iOB’T D. MoILWAINE, ROB’T A. MARTIN, shk A LARGE Assortment of Groceries, lyjjjL always og. hand and for sale on the best ■ terms (intoxicating liquors excepted.) Onr test efforts will be used to promote the interest of hose who consign, produce to our management. Petersburg Va., April 1858. 17—8 m’s. LOT of good bucou for sale. LYNN ADAMS Just to Hand. HOGSHEADS of first rate Molasses. For sals ltokadaus. April 20. _ , - _£_ Blank Deeds and Warrant* with Exec itiaM for lie “ at the Christian Sun Offies." 4? * 1 . — , ■ ———*——*-“T books. ¥E have received from the General/Rent of the Book Concern, Dr. J. R. Freese; the following book which are for sale at the office of the Christian Sun,at 10 50 25 37 1-2 10 15 37 1-2 100 37 1-2 1W 12 1-2 Philadelphia prices. Sunday School question Book* retail. Christian History Half Bound do. “ Christian Gift Book “ Hymn Book half bound Do. Bound ”" Bible News " Millards Travels Maples Sermons Life of Purviance “ Doherty’s Appeal Raleigh, July 7th. 1852. II. B, HAYES, Sub-Agntl. 27— MARBLE YARD, RALEIGH M C. TOMBS, MONUMENTS, HEADSTONES, Ac. THE Subscriber having been North and purchased a large assortment of Italian and American MARBLE for Monuments, Tombs and Head-stones, and Heabth, PAINT STONES, Sl.ABS-FOR S&DA FOUNTS, BaKER’S SLABS, and Nova Scotia Grindstones, solicits the patronage of the citizens of Raleigh and he surrounding country He invites the citizens to call and see his monuments, tomb nsd head-stones, and drafts, or send their orders) which will be punctually attended to. The subscriber has been in business in this place six* teen years, and you can refer to any of the citizens of Raleigh. His Marble-Yard is ten minutes’ walk form the Statf House, at the South-East Corner of the Graveyard. The subscriber has examined the Northern prices, bna has no hesitation in saying he can do woik on as reason* able terms as any. WILLIAM STRONACH, Raleigh Sept 0, 1852. 43—12m. MEMOIR OF JOSEPH BADGER. THE work bearing the above title is in course o preparation, and Wifi bo ready for distribution tho early part of the coming autumn. Tito name of Jositrii Badgki: is extensively known, it being asso» dated with the most extensive labors in the Ministry and in Editorial life. The marked usefulness of his labors, the worth of his writings, which extend througli many years and over a great variety of top ics, the acknowledged superiority of Ids gifts and the force of character which always gave him a commanding influence, have created a general de mand for his Biography, which is now being writ ten by E. G. Holt and. The book will contain be tween 400 and 500, 12mo., with an elegant Likeness of the subject of the Memoir. It will be afforded to subscribers on delivery at the price of one dol lar: GOOD BARGAINS. • CALL AND EXAMINE FOR YOURSELVES. THE SUBSCRIBER has just receiv direct from the North a supply of t best quality of curled hair which w enable him lo manufacture a superior quality of HAIR MATTRESSES. He would respectlully inform the Public that he oil furnish them with the best articles in bis line as cheap as they can be bought in New York. Persons from the neighboring villages and counties, who have hcretolore sent North, can provide themselves with ns good an ar ticle of work, and at as low a price, by sending their or ders to me, as I am well prepared and will furnish them at the shortest notice at prices ranging iiorn £6 to $30. Also constantly on hand, the much impioved SHUCK and COTTON MATTRESSES—and at the lowest pri ces. Also, Sofas, Lounges and Easy-Chairs manufac tured in various styles. Also, repairing and renovating old Hair Mattresses, Ac., done at the shortest notice. All orders thankfully received and promptly attendee to. Ware Room on Fayetteville St., two doors abov» the YARBUOUGII HOUSE. J HENRY HARRISS, Upholsterer and Mattress Maker. Stptcmhei !5th, 1852. 37—3m. NOTICE. AS unavoidable circumstances will cause me to U absent from Philadelphia most of the time, during the coming six months. I desire that all those who may need Books of our Book Concern, should saul to some out of our Sub-Agents for them (the one nearest to them) in stead of sending to me. J I have made arrangements whereby our gub-Ageni shall be kept supplied, and whereby such as call person ally at the office of our Book Concern, shall be wi i upon; but my father, whom I leave in charge, can attend to getting up small orders from a distance as have heretofore been doing. Our Christian friends, therefore, will henceforth send to our Sub-Agents for Books, instead of sending directly tome. My correspondents will continue to address mi at Philadelphia as heretofore—their letters will be for warded me to answer. J. it. FREESE. As General Book Agent Philadelphia, Sept. 30th, 1852. 41-tf! MRS. KERR’S SCHOOL THE Spring Session of this School will commence o» the 5th. oi January next. Terms—First .Class ; Reading, Writing, am. Arith metic, cR The nigher branches, 8 l0 10 The Ornamental branches taught if required, at the usuaUprices. No reduction for loss time alter entering the school except for sickness. ' Graham, Dec. 1852. H. BRANSON & SON,^ - ©©MMnmm miMMAjm AND DEALERS IN GROCERIES, HARDWARE AND CU*;_ • -—— :—.l£S¥/ Hats, shoes, *c. F A Y.ETTE Y1LLE, N. C.. §3*“ Will pay particular attention to the sale of all kinds of Produce. October 1851. .? . asm THE CHRISTIAN SUN II. B. I. A I I I. I'libli.biliK A,.-lit. lOITBD BY H. B. Hayes, W. B. Wellons^ J. R. ow EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Cuesley F. Faucette, Thomas J. Kilby, ... Alfred Islby, R. H. Holland, E. F. Watson, ? J- Bi Hinton, Alsby B. Freeman. TERMS:—The “Sun” will be issued week ly .osuk ierbers at One Dollar and iiRy cents, par annum, pay ble invariably in advance. Advertisements not inconsistent with the character of i religious journal, will be inserted at the following ates: a K ' A square fof fourteen lines will be inserted one time jr One Dollar, and twerity-five cents for each suhse uent in.-ertion lor a less time than three months. 'or 3 months, ----- #3 ■ 6 “ - - * - 5 12 “ - * * - - 7 5^* All communications for the Christian Sun mus e directed to H. B. Hayes, Raleigh, N. C .Jrte ofpo it ge or they may not be taken from the office. JOB WORK, Done at t)iti OfficaWitli K.«Un«w.tii.<l

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