Pittston Gazette and Susquehanna Anthracite Journal

              THE PITTSTON GAZETTE, AID MIEAHA immiClTE JOURIAL 51 HD«khj JltttiBpaper- (Dtnntrh tn Xtrnt. literature, ttje Jtlmantilt, JHining, JUtrjjnnital, anil 51gritulitrnl Snterests of tjit Conntrq, Snstrnrtion, Jtotinttif, fa. )--€nta Dollars Tfin Slmrant. VOLUME 3.-NUMBEE 1. PirrSTON, PENNA., FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1852. WHOLE NUMBER 105. 1 t',+ fence. Yes, fellow citizens, friendship for our glorious country, love, for its noble institutions, and truth, the grand weapon of their defence, has forged a chain which this day binds together hundreds of thousands of odd fellows, in holy brotherly alliance, os an humble civn institution ; and twenty-four million" of American freemen, in one great political brotherhood. THE PITTSTON GAZETTE, through a piece of wood*, and then he alackened his pace. He went slowly forward, muttering to himself, while his features worked with strong emotion, andean occasional tear glistened in his eyes. — When he reached the middle of the wood, he became sensible that some person was approaching him from the opposite direction. He would fain have turned aside, but it was too late, and suddenly :he minister of the village church stood before hint. 'I can't deny but what 1 have,' answered the other. Address, Delivered at the Odd Fellows' Celebration, in Danville, on the 3d of July, 1862) BY DAVIS ALTON, ESC*. complaint. This child of the forest-land was obedient and pubmissive to the laws of Its parent and the ministers of the same, so long as its rights were not trampled under foot and its complaints, in consequence of their infringement both by parent and ministers wholly disregarded. The people of the colonies considered that in consequence of the great improvement which they had made in those forests wilds, they were justly entitled to a place in the circle of this political family. They hud submitted to insult and neglect through the very source from which they should have received kindness and attention, until forbearance had ceased, longer to bo a virtue. The time had now come when they would no longer submit to be governed by rulers sent from the old world, and give up a part of the pioducls of their labor to the parent government in the shape of a tax, for the privileges which they enjoyed under that government, unless they could be allowed the privilege of being represented in the Parliament of that country, which claimed the right of executing their laws, imposing taxes upon their property, and administering their government. They could not, nor would they, longer, submit to taxution without representation. It was upon this ground, and for this reason, that the war of the revolution was declared ; and upou this truly republican doctrine, that it wus prosecuted until this glorious political principle triumphed over English tyranny and oppression. " Beneath the aspect of a bright eyed star, .And his triumphant adamant ofsoul, Was, but the fixed |Deraua»ion of success.1'' A fortune, however, fellow citizen*, far different from that which tlie sages of the revolution had fondly anticipated, from their success in arms during the early period of tho revolution, awaited the army. The few engagements in which it had been successful, the few victories that had been gained, were to be followed by results en. tirely different trom#what their temporary success had encouraged them to expect.— The universal joy that had just beamed upon the army, and the American people, was soon to be chanced to sadness. The smiles of joy which played upon the coun. tenance of every soldier, were soon to bo changed to melancholy and despair. Defeated in the north and in the south, wa can almost read their very thoughts, we look back from this spot thrbtlgh the lapse of three quarters of a ceripfciry, and view their forlorn condition. The thoughts of their wives and children suffering at home, themselves ragged and destitute, unable to obtain the small stipend dule them for their services, their only means of relieving their personal wants and the wants of their wives and children, rush thidi; and fast upon them; and for a moment they arc almost determined to desert the army, and abandon the services of their Country. The few (owns from which they had driven the enemy had, by that same enemy been retaken, and there indeed was good reason for alarm and discontent. As they gazed from their hiding 'places, and beheld their little towns wrapped in flames, their wives and little ones driven front their homes and their fire sides by a fierce soldiery, tbey concluded that by those bright lights they could distiuctlv read their inevitable destruction. Those raging fires, bearing devastation and ruin in their couise, swelled and surged like an infernal lake about their homes and their fire sides, until all seemed enveloped in universal ru. in. The rays, of those conflagration# radiated throughout the whole length and breadth of the land, and the soldteri of the American army, destitute of food and clo-. thing, slowly wearing out under continued struggles and harpships, imagined they could discern by these portentous signs, their speedy destruction. As the winda rose higher and higher, the lurid flames extended broader and brighter. Harassed on the one side by one of the most powerful armies any nation 'on the face of the whole Earth oould command ; and Oh the o her, by bands of miserable toriex and hos. tile savages, who hung about them like clouds filled with impending danger, threatening to burst upon them at any moriient, their condition truly seemed most critical. Those indeed were days, which certainly did try men's souls. 'Were yoif not afraid that you should make mischief by so doing V asked Mr. Rogers. 'Surely a man who evinces so much tenderness of conscience ought to be careful how he gives cuirency to idle rumors.'printed and published weekly sy a M. BIO HART 8 H. 8. PHTT.T.TP8. Office West sitlt t) Main Street, second Story of the "Long Store" of Witner Cf- Wood. Publiahed by request of Calumet and JUontour 1. O, uf O. and republished by request uj OaAonto Lodge* The "Gazetts" is published erery Friday, at Two Dollars per annum. Two Dollars and FiI'TY Cents will be charged if not paid within the year. No paper will be discontinued until all arrearage are pai... Advertisements are inserted conspicuously at One Dollar per souare of fourteen lines for three insertions; and Twenty-fivb Cents additional for every subsequent insertion. A liberal deduction to those who advertise for six months or the whole year. ... , Job Work.—We have connected with our establishment a well selected assortment of Job Type, which will enable us to execute, in the neatest style, every variety of printing. Being practical printers ourselves, we can afford to do work on as reasonable terms a* any other office inthc county. All le.tt«r» and communications addressed to the Gazette must be post pajd, and endorsed by e responsible name, to receive attention. Brtthren, Ladies and Fellow citizens— ■Idle rumors, sir ! would Mr. Gore re. port a falsehood?' 'I will see Mr. Gore immediately,' said the youth, with some eagerness. On an occasion, like the one on which we havo lhis day assembled, an individual standing upon some high eminence, where he could overlook all our movements, but unacquainted with the cause that lias drawn us together, would naturally inquire what it all means. As he casts his eye about, and surveys the whole country from the one extreme point to another, his curiosity becomes more excited, and he is led further to inquire, what is the cause of all these numerous assembinges ? Why on this morning, he still enquires, docs our flag proudly bearing aloft the Kagle of Liberty, unroll its graceful folds to the fuciuating gaze of adjjiiring millions ? Why are the stars and stripes seen streaming in llio breeze in all directions ? Why, on this morning, is heard the cannon's roar and the continued shout of rejoicing, nnd the songs of praise as run thiough every valley and glen in the whole land, and are echoed and reechoed from hill to hill, and from mountain to mountain, mellowed and softejied ir. the distance, until they are entirely lost ? Why have the people of a whole nation sot aside this day, foi the purpose of assembling themselves together, to exhibit these demonstrations ol joy and shouting ? The occasion which has this day called us together, is one of vast importance—one which carries the mind back to the early and most interesting period in the history of our country—one that (ills the soul ol the patriot, philanthropist and christian with the most stirring and cheering reflections. If, through the medium of history, we travel baek to the ancient nations of the earth, we find fthe people, in accordance with custom whereof, their minds run not to the contrary,commemorating great national events. Their customs In relation to such csmmemorations liBve been adopted by us, both as a people and a nation. We celebrate the birth days ot Franklins, and our JefTersons. We celebrate days on which our most glorious and brilliant naval and military victories were achieved. We celebrate the birth day of the father of his country, George Washington; and, Fellow Citizens, we also as a nation and a people, with pride and enthusiasm, celebrate the birth-day of our national independence. As often as the unerring finger upon the great clock of time, which marks its stated periods, indicates this day to have again rolled around, the people of the whole land s«ein to wake suddenly up, and hail, with pleasure hail, the glorious morn which brought us civil freedom and national independence. 'Good-day, Mr. Windham,' was the sudden address of that gentleman, ' 1 have been to your house, but you were not at home. Nav, be not dismayed, I come on a friendly errand. I have heard of your misfortunes, and desire to alleviate, if not wholly remove them. There seems to be a strong prejudice against you in this place, and 1 suspect that it is ill-founded.' 'Do so,' said the minister, as he turned to go home, and left Mr. Jones alone upon the green, standing in a state of bewilder* inent. Windham hastened to the farm house, and found Mr. Gore smoking his pi{i»', in the corner of hit antiquated "fireplace. 'Good day, sir,' said the young gentleman.'Indeed it is,' replied Windham. 'I know not what it means. I have some enemy here, who lias crossed me at every turn.— Strange siories are reported concerning ine, and I know not from what source they have taken rise. Even now I went to the post oflice for a letter. Every one stared at me as though 1 had been the great girafTe from Africa, and when they whispered to one another, I could hear them sny, 'lie has the gallows written on his forehead!' 'What a hang-dog countenance!' 'See how Ims eyes glare !' I am certain I do not know what any of it means.' Gore was in no haste to reply 1o the unexpected salutation ; but buttering the smoke to clear away from before his vision and half shutting his eyes, he peered earnestly through Ilia knitted brows, as if doubting the identity of his vision. iPtDatfuW. The youth felt as if lie had no time to lose. SWEET BE THY DREAMS. By MRS. AMELIA B. WEI.UY 'Sir,' said he, 'I liave been shunned by my acquaintances, denied admittance to the house of Mr. James, and stared nt like a wild beast in a menagerie, for several days past.' Sweet lie thy dream* when balmy sleep Her soothing influence Kund thee thrown! What if my eyes should wcepl ' For your bad conduct—oh, young man !' Thine will lie folded to repose, I know thou wilt nut dream of nic '1 believe you,' said the minister, taking his baud, 'and 1 am certain tho people of this village labor under some mistake respecting you. h is said that you are busfy airfl passionate, and I understand it was on that score that the parents of—' Soiuc lovelier one will hcunt thy rest; I care'not who! those dream* may lie, 'No, sir—but because you have report ed that I tried to kill my uncle. In tliij connection, we cannot forbear to make mention of one whoso history is the history of the American Revolution ; who, previous to the commencement of hostilities, lmd lived in the quiet and secluded county of Westmoreland, in the State of Virginia. During the years of Lis minor, ity, it had been observed that he was grave, silent and thoughtful. Wherever found, he was sober, uptight and [discreet. To dissipation, lie was a stranger. At the midnight revel his name was not known, nor had his voice ever been heard. With the history of the Colonies he was familiar. With the oppressions loaded upon the colonisls by the mother country, he had a perfect knowledge, and a stern opposition to tliem had grown up with him from his earliest boyhood. When the watchfires of the American Revolution had lighted up the entire Atlantic coast, the friends of liberty found in this quiet, unostentatious individual,-a most noble, courageous and fi-arless defender. At the early age of nineteen years, we know him as one of the Adjutant Generals ol Virginia. Next, we know him as a quiet farmer—Then, as a Hurgess in the legislature of tiis native state—and finally, as General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the forces of the thirteen American Colonies.— From this period, until the close of the revolution, he victoriously struggled for the liberties of his country ; and he did not cease to struggle, until the surrender of the British army by Lord Cornwallis, when our immortal chief again became a quiet, industrious farmer at Mount Vernon, lie, like Ctcsar, did not sit down and weep be. cause there were no more nations to conquer, nor like Napoleon, did he demand from his countrymen a crown, as a reward for his services iu the defence of his country ; but he sought that quiet and repose in private life, known only to those who are free from the burthen of business, the excitement of politics, and the responsibilities of official station. Ho they are sweet and they are blessed, 'I did not exactly say so,' returned Mr. Gore, 'But I heard that you made a ntur. derous assault on your uncle with an axe.' 'Who said so V Bright tie thy hopes.' why should one cloud Is it for the purpose ol celebrating the happy unii fortunate result of- some glorions victory, won by the velor of our soldiery and the bravery of our Generals, now contending with a blood-thirsty, deadly enemy ? Is it for the purpose of celebrating the birth day ol sonio hero of antiquity, whoso name hns come down to us through tradition, who is distinguished and immortal for the battles lie bos fought and the victories he has won, and is now known to us, only "in poetry and song V Have they assembled for the purpose of celebrating the birth of.somo one whose life has been spent in the service of the church, in Ihe pursuits of literature and scirmse; or has fallen a martyr in the service of his country 1 Of sorrow dim thy radiant eye 7 fio ! mingle with the gay and proud, And leprn Co smile though 1 may tigli Perceiving that Windham was becoming much agiiuted, the speaker paused. He resumed in a few moments—'No malter. I wish to put you in u way to remove the imputations which have been cast upon you. If you are innocent you nerd not fear. Fix on some one person who evinced dislike towaid you. Go to him in u frank and manly way. See him alone and persuade !iim to give you ihe name of tiie individual from whom lie derived his information respecting you. Then go to the individual named, und require the authority by which he litis spoken ill ol you. When the foundation of these reports is once luid bare, you may annihilate it with a single breath.' On ihis dav, Fellow Citizens, we forget the differences of opinion that exist among us on all subjects, and like a band of bro. thers, hand in hand, gather closely about 'I heard it from Mr. Smith, end he says he will not cat his own words:' p! climb the Inflict steep of fume, And wreathe a liiurcl round thy brow; 'Thank you, sir !' cried Windham, and ho ran to the store kept by Smith. 'Good afternoon, 'Mr. Smith/ said lie, hastily. the altar of our country's liberty, on Whioh our fathers pledged their lives, their for. tunes and their sacred honor, and in their names renew the pledge which they then gave, and again swear to jirolect and defend it. On this great political sabbath day of the nation, a new spirit seems to infuse itself into the breasts of each of us, as we recount the history of the revolution and again hear re-lold, the story of u country's wrongs, shackled by tyranny and manacled by oppression As we contemplate that period in the history of our coun. try, the mind naturally travels back to the ground on which the scenes of the rcvolulion transpired. As we slowly raise the curtain which partially conceals the stage on which the heroes of seventy-six performed so we'l their part, we seem almost to behold the assemblod troops, see the "littering of their armor, and hear the deter, mined commands of their resolute and unconquerabte generals, as thoy are about to engnge in mortal conflict. As wo now stand here three quarters of a century since the battles of our freedom were fought, wo seem almost to catch a glimpse of the bustle of the camp and of the long lines of soldiers, drawn up in the order of battle.— We seem to hear the discharge of their Anil wli'n thmj'dt w«Dn h glorious* name, I beauty bow Low at thi Light be why rthouliUt thou keep 'Well, sir,' returned Smith, coldly. 'Did you rejort that I attacked my uncle with an axe V said the young man. 'Certainly I did,'responded the storekeeper. 'Did you not confess the crime loino yourself ?' Sadness within its secret cells 1 T.rt not thine, eye one tear drop weep, 1. is that tear of rapture tells ; shed on nil Ihy brightest lxams; Id, but muxt not, bill tliee stay; ision of my swi-ctest dreams ! 'Never!' exclaimed Windham. drearr.-like beauty pass away 'What!' cried Smith, ' did I not meet you in the road the other day, with a stall' in your hand, and did I not ask you how you did, and—' The Village Slauiler. 'You impose upon tnc an arduous and painful task,' replied the voting man. To one thus situated and thus interrogating, we would answer. no. To all these enquiries we would answer, it is for the purpose of celcbratiug the birth-day qf American Independencc-l/tr day on which the fathers ol the revolution broke the bonds'of tyranny, freed the oppressed, and in one united acclamation proclaimed to the whole world in a voice of thunder, that they wore a new-born nation of freemen.— The declaration which we have just heard read, had gor.o forth ; the pledge had been taken, the lives, fortunes, and sacred lion, or of those men thus declaring were staked, and it is their toils, struggles, privations, battles, victories and deeds of noble daring, that we have assembled to commemorate. Yes, Fellow Citizens, to a person thus enquiring we would sny even luore than this. \Vc would say that seventy-six years ugo this day, the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies declared themselves free and inde. pendant—free from the chuins which an unfeeling British 1'artiameut had loaded them—free from a government which openly avowee! that most infamous of all political principles ; that it had a right to tax the people of the American Colonies without their consMit, and without allowing them the privilege of being represented in that same parliament. 'I remember it all—how strange !' exclaimed Windham. Now, all who arc present will be good enough to listen to me. ! met Mr, Smith in the road the other day. 1 had a staff in mv hand, for I was lame. Me asked me how I didv and 1 replied thai 1 had hurt :ny ancle with an axe.' BY WILLIAM COMVTOCK 'There is but one right way to do any. thing,' said the minister. 'It is the part of virtue to show its head. Tiee skulks in dens and caves-. You must put on the armor of faith, at;d believe that victory sooner or luler crowns the rij;ht. Confidence in the power of justice und truth gives moral courage. 1 beg that you will play the man in this matter.' When Mr. Blosset, a worthy old inhabitaut of our village, was going lo mill, Rome two or three weeks "go, lie met Mr. Samuel Gore, and after exchanging llie customary salutations with each 1otlier, the two gentlemen held n short conversation. 'Do tell me, neighboi Gore, what sort of n man i* that Windham, who has lately taken a hou»e near you V •Did you not say that you hurl your unci.e with an axe!' cried the storekeeper, blushing as red as scarlet. A midst all the despondency and ill success which brooded over the army, a bright day was now to dawn upon the array and tho American people. The dark portentous clouds which had enshrouded them in a midnight gloom, were dispelled, and the cheeringjbeams of the sunlight of success shone out in beauty upon them, *nd cheered ihem on in the glorious fight for freedom. The bright light, so long concealed, began now to illuminate the army in the north. Like the sun on a dark cloudy morning, when tho heavens are overoast with clouds, but which soon vanish, the in. trepid General Stark, rose up from behind the darkened horizon, and came forth t» relieve the American peopleoftheir doubts, the army from its distress, and, by one viotory, to give them new vigot and zeal in their glorious undertakings. Like a giant, he arose among the granite hills of New Hampshire, above the heaven towering heights of the Green Mountains, and his deeds of noble daring burst upon the whole nation, with an eflulgence equal to that of the noon day's sun, causing every heart t® beat with new joy, and a smile to play upon every countenance in the whole land. This was the beginning of better days.— On this victory hinged the success of our arms ; on it, turned the happy result of the American revolution. Who will not forever cherish the most lively recollections of the granite soldier of New Hampshire, and what son of liberty will not proudly cherish, and boastingiy remember the Green Mountain soldier boys of mont f Windham seemed to catch the spirit of his adviser, and promised to follow his direction*. lie hade the Rev. Mr. Rogers good bye, and walked directly back lo the tavern, lie stood at the door of the burroom, and looked ill, A general sneer was the consequence. There were frowns and muttering*, und whisperings and threaten ing gestures. For 11 moment Windham's heart misgave him. In another instant he was at the side of one of his persecutors. 'Mr. Jones, I desire lo speuk to you in private,' said lie. Now Mr. Jones was a profeasor of religion, and a member ol the church, yet he hud suffered himself lo become violently prejudiced against the young mrtn. This sudden challenge to a personal interview was as unexpected to him as to the othor individuals present. He blushed and looked about him as if doubtful what course to take. He saw that the efVes of all present were upon him, and he thought best to grant iIip request of the youth. They walked out together, and stood upon the green in front bf the church. 'I don't like to "peuk ill of my neigh. Iiors, n plied Gore, 'but I am alruid ho is not such a man as you could upprovo or 'By no means !' cried Windham, and he immediately stripped down his stocking, and laid bare a scar on hi* uncle, which had evidently been the result of a blow with an axe. cot. 'Mil. 'Indeed ! whv so ? muskets, followed in quick succession by ilie deafening peals ol the cannon's roar— and soon the shout of victory from the successful army, as the vanquished host of Briton's troops are retreating from the field of battle. Yes, fellow citizens, we also seem to hear the song of success and the peal of victory go up from the conquering ranks of the American soldiers to the highest mountain tops, which are borne off by the geutlo breeze, until tlicy meet the cheering response of a whole nation. Let the s:irring scenes of the revolution, be re. membered and retold. Let the American people continue to celebrate each returning anniversary of our national independence with bonfires and illuminations, with the ringing of bells and the firing of cannon, until the arc-anj/el of the Almighty proclaims, "time shall be no more." The American revolution, us connected wiih the fortunes of the American peop.'e, and the political independence of the Uni ted States, may justly be regarded as a period in our country's history, on which tinned all the benefits and blessings whicf have since resulted from it. To jud. '1 fear he is a man of very high temper —a very dungerous man, iu fuct,' suid the 'The yofeiji man is right—it was my mistake!' suid the storekeeper. 'Give ine your hand. 1 beg your pardon.' Windham reached his hand to Smith and all who wore in the store walked up and shook bauds with the young man, expressing their regret for the mistake into which they had fallen. 'That is bad—very bad,' cried Blusset, shaking his head. 'The worst is his own, tor I hud intended to offer him a situation, and a profitable one—but if be is a man of violent temper, he would not answer our purpose, h is a pity, but it cannot be helped.' other, Before tho sun went down there was not a man, woman, or child in the village who had not heard of the triumphant refutation of tho foolish slander. A reaction took place, and every villager was desirous of doing Windham a kindness. Hut he diu not see Mr. Rogers again until he was obliged to secure the services of that gentleman ill a delicate afluir, which concerned Miss James equally with himself He then thanked the clergyman for his timely advice and assistance, and added—"Hereafter, when a false imputation rests upon n\e I will meet it boldly, prove its source, and look it down at once.' Great, good, virtuous, noble and courageous, as he was, there were those during that eventful war, who sought to ruin his character, destroy his influence, and rob hitn of his command. The vile tongue of slander raised its malignant voice, and with Hs ten thousand tongues, pointed each with Us ten thousand demons, sought his ruin. They who had been objects of his kindness aud friendship ; they, upon whom lie had bestowed favor* with a generous hand, sought to rob .Mm of his glory and liis fame. But he had a character that Mr. Blnssct wi nt on, and Mr. Gore also went about his business. Two days afterwards there w»r a party of young people nt Squire Blackwell's house, nnd during tho evening a couple of young ladies present discoursed as follows. 'Huve you seen Miss James lately?' 'No, 1 have not. I understand she is To-the interrogator we would also answer, that ilie American people assemble this day to remember the battles of Con cord, Hunker's Hill, old Hampton, Great Bridge, Long IsLtnd, I'ort Washington, Fort Lee, Trnntrfli Princeton, Bennington, Brandywiue and Germantown, and hear the story of the taking of the British army under General Burgoyne, in 1777. That on this seventy-sixill birth-duy of our freedom, in the midst of peace, plenty, and individual national prosperity, we atsemble to remember the extreme sufferings of the poor American ariny under General Washington at Valley Forge, during the intensely severe winter of 1777-0. That wo assemble to refresh our recolleotions of the brilliant achievements upon the battle fields ot Red Banks, Monmouth, Stony Point, Camden, Guilford, and King's Mountain. And finally to contemplate the surrender of Lord Cornwallis, and the taking of his army on the 10th of October, 1781, when the most distinguished military chieftain of the world, commanding the proudest army of the/nost powerful nation on earth, surrendered his sword and acknowledged his insufficiency of longer (o compete against a comparatively small army of men, who were contending for their families and forest homes, It is right, it is proper, it is just, that the story of the wrongs of our colonial ancestors should be repeated on each returning anniversary of our nation's iudcpendance. Every repetition gives new interest and awakens new feelings of zeal in the breast of every true American, for the prosperity and perpetuity of our institutions. This interest should be kept continually alive, and the fires of patriotism that burst forth with all the effulgence of a noon-day's sun on the 4th day of July, 1776, should be continually fanned by the gentle, healthful, invigorating breath of the friends of freedom, until its burning flame shall sunder the bonds of every nation and Kingdom on the fag# of the whole Earth, that are bound down by the shackles of tyranny, ignorance and superstition.To the interrogator we would also say, that we have assembled as a band of odd fellows, to join in the festivities of this day of National jubilee. That onrancient and honorable order join in oelebrating the day which secured to friendship, perpetuity— to fOve, honor and admiration, and to truth, an everlasting guard and warranted de. very melancholy.' • That is not strange. It was cruel in her parents to break off the match.' 'Mr. Jones,'said Windham, 'you appear lo have heard some slanderous report con. cerning me. Will you be so kind as to give me the name of my traducer ?' 'Not' altogether cruel when everything is considered. I am certain that if 1 were in their situation, I should not want to marry a daughter of mine to such a man as Mr. Windham.' whs like adamant against the udder tongue of slander. They who sought thus to ruin him, and at that critical period, too, to jeopardize the liberties of the country, ear. ned for themselves a reputation which now is as cold as the tombs which tenant their lifeless remains. Of them, in the langunge of the beautiful couplet of the immortal Irish Curd, let us, thunder-tongued, ex. 'Well, sir,' said the other, 'you have some assurance, neeing that i am a stranger lo you. What if I should soy that you had no right to demand such a thing of me ? It's not my way, to make trouble between other people. I've heard enough to convince me that you ought not to be tolerated in this town.' Sow Jr'i Faith, I believe that kicking against custom, and spitting in the face of fashion, is a futile aud foolish endeavor. Both may need correction—but they must and will have their own way. 'But perhaps it is not so had as they have been led to suppose.' the happy effects which that revolution has had on the prosperity of the American people, and the. cause of freedom throughout the world, we have only to glance at its commencement, progress and result. ■e of 'Yet, only think of it! To attack a poor iild man iu that way ! Really, I must defend the conduct of Mr. and Mrs. James. I think ,'hey would have proved wanting in thoir duty to their daughter, if they had permitted the marriage to take place.' I believe that it tho devil bet the father of liars, he has a plagued large family to look after, and that it is rapidly increasing.Immediately after the victory aphis*)* at the battle of Benningten, we see o,ur army following on in hot pursuit, the routed, conquered British troops, to the battle ground of Suratoga, and there again be. hold them engaged in deadly combat with the enemy, under the command of Genenrf Burgoyne. The conflict continues long, and the result for a time appears doubtful. Fhe coronal wreath of success seems to be held by the Goddess of War, over the two armies, herself apparently io doubt pu the head of which to let it fall. This doubt, however, is soon removed, 'to the American army, fed on by the immortal Gates, the chaplet fairly belongs. Soon we we the' gallant Burgoyne commanding his soldiers to lay down their arms. He arrays his troops in front of the American army, their great General at their head, with » countenance indicative of the deepest mortification, yet conducting himself with.i manTy pride and a soldierly bearing, becoming a great and brave commander, and delivers up his sword, and surrenders fog army prisoners of war. By this victory the pride of the British Lion was pompietely humbled, and the injuries of an abused, insulted and down-trodden people were firlTy redressed. The stronghold ol the enemy in the north was now broken up. Could he but maintain ft a short time longer, the English government had foadly hoped that peace would be granted on ita own terms, and the King of England acknowledged sovereign of America, and the' people his legal, loyal subjeots. But, fat. low citizens, in this fanciful illusion they were doomed' be disappointed, the prizes' they had seized perished in their grasp; snd like the fabled fruit on the banks of the 'What was the storv that you heard, sir?' claim, Rock-bound and rock-ribbed Now England tiad been colonized by a feeble bund of adventurers; and by them, settlements' planted along its rugged shores, not under the paironnge of the English government, nor under the protection of any powerful nation, but upon their own individual responsibility. Before their industry and energv the dense forests had been prostrated, and civilization burst forth in bright Effulgence upon the savage wilds of the new world. For years, the people of the colonies had struggled with privations and sufferings, and under the pressure of ihem all, a powerful nation dawned into existence. Schools were established. The humble church in which the worship of the Almighty God was observed, was here planted, and meekly raised its unpretending spire towards that heaven in which these adventuring strangers devoutly trusted. Under (lie well directed efforts of the good husbandman the earth was now ready to give up its richness, and agriculture had already richly rewarded him for his industry and perseverance. A government had been organized, laws introduced, a civil, religious and political organization had been entered into, and society had afsumed a form which gave it a name and a character, all of which now recommended these colonics to the consideration of the great political family of the Earth, as a child worthy of its favor anCJ lespect. Rufers had been sent from the old world to administer those laws; govern, direct, watoh over and protect the interests of that infant people. Whife they did thra honesty and uprightly, we hjar no cause of '• Oil' breathe not their names let theni rent in the slnule, Where, colJ anil unhoncied, their relics are laid." 'What did I hear ? Ask your own conscience. Your countenance shows it now. A person that wasn't guilty wouldn't tremble and tun) pal», as you do. 1 suppose you will deny that you attempted your uncle's life?' 1 believe girls are like kittens—gently smooth them the rii(ht way, they rub and purr most affectionately ; but give them the contrary blush, and their back is up in the most disdainful manner. They like to lie kissed, but 6hum a delicacy about the operation. 'Hut will he not sue for a breach of promise V But, Fellow Citizens, our immortal Washington was one *pd the same Jn all places and underall circumstances, whether on the field of battle, in the camp, in the council chamber of the nation, or in the execfttive chair of the Union. Whether we see him at Valley Forge, amidst the snows of a winter of unparaleMed severity, surrounded by brave soldiers famishing for provisions, ovor whom the angef of death seemed to hover; or at the close of a well fought battle, in which lie had put to flight the enemy of his country, wo find him the same grave, calm, unexcited General.— When he saw his officers dispirited and his soldiers destitute of food and clothing, slowlv wasting away under continued struggles, privations and sufferings—when the brave and courageous hegan seriously to fear the consequences of longer continuing their opposition to the mother country, he stood up firm ami erect in the front rank of the greatest difficulties, and encouraged them still to fight for liberty arid equal rights. In those days which did indeed try men's souls, after repeated detents in the north and in the south, while fighting against an army powerful in numbers, that had been nursed on the lap of war, cradled on the field of battle and educated to the use of arms in the camp : when the stoutest hearts began to quail, our immortal chief urged on his faltering troops with a renewed vigor and with a determination, equal only io the determination of a Washington, for he seemed to have been born 'That admits not ot a doubt. A man of sn malicious and fiery disposition will leave no stone unturned, lie will make trouble 'I, sir! I don't understand you. Here is some mistake. 1 beg you—1 beseech you to- give me the name of the person who told vou so.' 'Well, i: is a sad affair. How much fnischiet is done in this world, and how many innocent persons are made to suffer by the ungovernable passions of an individual !' for thein It he cau.' 1 believe human fle6h is hard to digest. Jonah didn't sit easy on the stomach of the whale. 'In order that you may go and attempt his life, too, I suppose. No, no—young man ; you don't carry on .such business in this village, I warrant you.' 'Then you will not give up the name of your informer V 1 believe that simple honesty, the naked truths pure virtue, and a straight up and down way of dealing with the world, have as much advantage over the vices, trioks and stratagems in the long run, as a good square-trotting horse has over a pScing pony or a ruekey that goes his mile or two like.the mischief, and is done for the rest ot the journey. Oh the day after the above conversation had taken place, there was a number of persons gathered together in the village tavern, talking politics, discoursing about Ihe news of the day, and playing at checkers. The Post Office was kept at the tavern, and occasionally some person was obliged to run the gauntlet through clouds of tobacco smoke, projecting legs, and obtrusive elbows, before he could win his way fo the bar, and make the necessary inquiry. Not much notice was taken however, of these applicants, until a young man of modest bearing, and apparently with some hesitation, entered the room, and pressed through the crowd, for the purpose of obtaining a letter. All eyes were immedietely turned upon him, and his countenance betrayed considerable anxiety and agitation, when he overheard the remarks which wero made about him, some of which were obviously intended for his ear. '1 tell yon 1 will not, and every body knows—' here Mr. Jones paused, and betrayed some emotion. Windham followed the direction of his eyes, and turning his head, saw Mr. Rogers looking over his shoulder, upon the countenance of Jones, with a steady, but stern aspect. 'Ahem ! thi-i young man has been telling me—' commenced Jones. The man who believed the big thing oft wheels (the street watering machine)'leaked most thunderingly, was hi town yesterday. He wore slippers. '1 beg you will continue your conversation with BiM,' said Mr. Rogers. As I am privy to the subject ot your discourse, 1 suppose you can have no objections to my presence f Every time you avoid doing wrong, you increase your inclination to do that which is right. » l D  'Certainly not, Mr, Rogers, returned the other. 'He is a very dangerous man, as you have heard, no doubt. He wants me to give up the name of the person who told, me his true character. 3ut that would make mischief, you know.' 03" "There is something for us all to do," is the heading of a poem in the papers —a subject that seems to have more truth than poetry in it. There are exceptions, however, to this rule; for a very needy gentleman with a very red nose, told us, a d?y or two since, that he couldn't get anything to do, The man appeared strong, and so did his breath ! After leaving the tavern, this young maff passed (juiokly up the main road, for about the distance of « CF»rter of a wile, when he turned off into a path leading 'Have you reported the story to any other person V inquired the minister.