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04 4 i PULLISHED WEEKLY BY A COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA CON ERENCE, M. E. CIIFRCIL OUT 1 1. I T. IIEFLIN.

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tiiili 1 lA Aa Incideat with a Moral- Da tin aad Scnptrre 3 1 1 I FrcTi tie Ne" York Obirv4r. Tie Clrisliaa Msrciznt- it fTi to tf tr.v r.fvr er.ter it by th? bjf-t'sm, rr more it the of Christian cor.cration. We cxp r. t- in-trati'-r. ir trnth by Thl niyld in prayer an I jraiae to God, to-morrow night injolli- 'V an tnirlh." This singular compact i years'tngaged in preparing for njercan-vras made uhde-r the following circutn-) tile life, was hop fall converted.

The gentleman mil known throughout this corn raonvi ta.Uh, for LU public services and always k-iuwn a a aia of troun an 1 haraaui impulse. He took Moreau out of jail, bec oai'ng security 'it hii forthcoming, aril carried him; to his plantation in Riaden o. For a long his wihe were tfHc-d by the and the cupidity of him who had bought the runaway at a Enroll price from his former inaiter until at least; fctarjecs A voun-r man ol lortune, 1. tav-ing graduated alone of our eastern hf comt a irJnit-rof the 'i Aiu-r temples of learning, determined to trar-j much reflection and prayer, he decided el through the different States, and that it was his duty to remain in the Fr.sri IIri s.iJ The Aged Ketbodist Isixse ard Dr. At a Mcthc-li-t tnifsionry meeting jhcld Exeter London, in the month of May 1-42.

the Dr. Tying, minister of the Protestant Episco-; pai Church in Philadelphia, said: 'I feed lit, Mr. Chairman, and my Christian 'friends, much more sensibly thin anv sneaker who Las preceded me a very I pfl lii-JI I.OUVI l'- liHC LVl 11 UP ntU i'J i peci address this meeting, even at this lat i.t was made to rne the dav. in the Secretary room, 1 had hardlv sup- i i. i ii t-i resolution which I now hold, was put i i into mv hand.

I come. sir. from a land, 1 where we might as well forget the proud I oaks that tower in our forest jrious'capltoi that we have V- erected in 1 i view the many wonders and beauties of employment in which he was engaged. hi native land, previous to a tour in The result showed, so far as man can foreign countries. He left his home in i judge, that he decided wisely.

lie had the month of December, the sunny i the'oualifications for a Christian mer-South, and soon after his departure, he chant, and he illustrated in a pood de-was converted, and became eminently I gree the usefulness which thatcharac-pious (of which more hereafter.) The tcr is fitted to achieve. He did not sup- following summer he returned again to his native town. Some of his former companions having resolved to rally i Llrn on his conversion, and to try and bring him back to reason and enjoy-; mail, (as they deemed it,) appointed two ol their number to wait on Lcsue, as soon as he arrived, and invite him to their room to play cards, and par- i tne center oi our niiis, or tne principles, i I i 1 to tnat it maybe seen how i lof truth and liberty, which we are en-' A scripture may be abuea. licreJorin- deavonng to drssemmate throughout 1 ,7 .1 stance are ccrtam persons taught tne world, as iorret the influence and i 1 w- i i- a wcridi ainusment. not at an rc- 1 i Fj ix vi lic itiu ana iiiu i benefit we have received thereby.

Such have been my associations from the youth of my ministry, up to this day with my beloved brethren and friends in the Methodist Episcopal Chrch of take of oysters and champagne. On the Lord prospers him, but he enjoys his arrival the young friends met lnm n0 monopoly in respect to that method at the cars, and made known their rc- 0f omz good. He has other, and very quests. Their invitation was cheerful-; imnortant' means of usefulness, ly accepted, and the following evening jIe mav (j( Inuch hy doing jmt appo.nted for the meeting. At the time rilj1lt jn "all Lis business transactions, appointed, Leslie was at the room, Fraud, and a disposition to take the where he was most cordially received advantage, are so common that per-by some ten or twelve of Ins companions.

fect honesty is a high recommendation. After the congratulations of each one Mr. said a man who was always i therefi-rc-, is to be a hires to tho at home in their meeting aiid i i 'i in-ni -ar sir, vour had beer, received. Leslie pontely re- quested the favor to mane a few re-; marks he stated, that since their last i tians were like him the case would be The reader can call to mind in which a reputation for per-sus fect, has given a man reat ifluencc in tlTe communitv. This means 0f influence every Christian should pos-week sess Christian merchant, as he lias IjUmerOH3 dealings with a wide cir-so, ce of customers, has'tlms a wide circle 0f infl ur-rio.

Io much goo 1 by manife-pose t5r tUo vh 0f Christian kindness. 4i i i i i to n.gut, in piajt- ami praise to uou, and to-morrow rrgnt he would join them jollity and mirt.i. Ihe novelty of the proposition surprised tuem but uiey an wiui one accoru, agreed so to do. Leslie took a piece of paper, and wrote the compact" fhjs night we pass in prayer arid praise to God, to- morrow night jollity and mirth. Having then signed it he passed it round and each one put his name there- to.

Leslie then put the paper in his pocket. The evening was passed as proposed, conducted by Leslie, and at the next day, and the compact for the nornintT ni.fht was freely discussed. Leslie waited on the pastor of his i church, explained matters to him, solici- tu-L-tiiL-i nu cApeneiice.i a great change in feelings, and had be- cornea professor the religion of Je-: Christ; and since his conversion, he had made it an invariable rule, to pass the evening of this day each in prayer and praise to Gad and more especially did he desire now to do that he thanks to ins Cre- ator tor having granted to hirn a safe return home; he' would therefore pro-! that those present should join him eauy uvm uacu one icuieu to ius room; the oysters and wme were rescrv- of the evening were soon noised of px.0fanity. In his entle and affectionate way, he told them that The 1 a rc- in it-if is an i ere i and a ht althfal as it i crare-ful. Gud is diihenort-d by it rt the say Le; them His name in dii.ro." And so ti.rvrmv ail the tfte 1 to tne c-'titnrv.

r.t;tn- .1 -tr I -4 thus rejoin 'Our extemporary qnote Serif ture i i.f -i 3 i' this js altogether to ne wont-; red: at. v.Vr-n to vrrv wirlpil a person as Satan was gtitlty Oi the same i pnety. Not of course, by anv manner 1 I Classing our resnecte cotesr.te.rarv i 1 ti V.i:u N'J. Villi -11 with us when we toil him this is all ennt. There are many kind cant, i There is an Evangelical cant, a IIi'h- church cant, a Romish cant and a i worldly Dr.

John-rns advice, 'to I Thev'a-c -ht to 'i i It is all cant saving that ai i. i aai uu' i'i i io ar.ee at or to rr-o at balls and irtii and when thev into company. And to vi-e thev 1 mix to to .1 111! II I 'U- i a with the ance 'i: iri rvthi, r- and i. ivr i V-. I.C lll'S to th 11 an i 1.

Hi. an ti: except Klll'l ('I 1 anion on; Nov. i i be that we have misunderstood our' cotemporary, and after all what he means is that we should turn Shakers, 1ir that we mav be able to have little dan- ces interspersed Ian it the Churchman means this i barely his well known ortho loxy for- LijW- nncK ttpon condemn our cotcm- i ,1 s-i ir tun the 'adage of Scripture )lav II': ill 1' llil Hv iriTtlie insriirfd --o 'Ihe Third Advocate, always full of thin Ti contain3 the following edi- eri wtlfn a wr.n as I V. V. 1 i II 1 tne ionowmg A aitin-uiLed pious lawyer was Qnce aske)l how he lk(Jl the 0f divine whom he had just heard.

"I th5il s5r he, "that it comes un- Jpr lLe tJir Uadr aifke1 t0 he A certain French preacher, after a long and pompous in- troduction, said. 'T shall now proceed, my hearers, to divide my subject into tlirn I'C shall tell vou about i 1 second, I shad ted you about that which you know and I do not know and third, and lastly, I shall tell you about that which neither you r.or Ij know Now, too much preaching comes riflf.r the third head. It is a mere urifier the tnira neaa. at is meiv, gpecuation upon scriptural topics, in-1 of a litLfui earnest presen: tation scripture truths. The tation (i positive sent hearers are invited into the region of imaginations, of possibilities, and gor-.

goon's pictures are painted for their 1 rratificatio' and commendation. The ''cer-ret things which belong only to i the infinite mind, are invaded, and the vain effort made to explain them to the vain Satis a ot tne curious anu -j lit such tire. til T.r: re ea I Go to lh-t author. to ui r-: in i tions ox sa s-l pigc ing is nv-re l-iie deciam i'. or u.i i pns it is worse than a it vely ofxerasive.

ILr aoar 1 tV. r. sennons will be car- i Lft tlJ.J- 11 V. 1 tory entrancing, but tney are wanting th authority of revealed truths, an 1 hence, are poireilea. aroan tne imagination, anJ engaging the sympathies of theweak-mindel, they cay charm the congregation, they may Pilgrimage.

Ar.i ibst tiny ntfc trP2'r 4 pU-frronn on lit ii. 1Z. Cb--rfn, Iri. at thy in and I bind rny tn; I take my pilgrim' t-tuU in And to M-f-k tU- bio land, Tnj way thy ftf-t hae jr I oft hhitil tiiiftit. wLen on rnv war.

Some hitter grief I net: "Thnruth hath echoed with HI motia, And every rude and f.ii.ty iliitli bruised UiUes-c(j feet. Fairi'ir and (sad ah, rig the road. Thou Invent on my bead, Th haririn thy fasrerifcd to the tree, Tlic tlitt paid the pri-; for me, The hands that break th tread. Thoj wliinpo rest som-r phuai.t word, I c.Vi-h the much loved tone: I feel TVie near, my jrraciotu Lsard 1 know thou koepet watch and ward, And all my grief is prone. Frorn every mountain' ruggeJ peak, The fir offhand I know; And from it fiel I of fadelent bloom Cuine Lreoze laden with perfume.

And fan my weary brow. There peaceful and holy vales Sleep in rturnal day; riTtr, deep and silent, glide 'Twist mead and groves on either sidev Through which tho Ue.sseJ, htray. There lie abide who is of heaven The loveliest and the best; His face, when Khali I gaze upon Or fthara with the beloved John The pillow of iiis breast! 'Uncle UY KEV. M. Ii.

CfUIER. The town of Wilmington, though of much Commercial importance to the great State of North Carolina, cannot boast of many notable personages, and is wofully destitute of "lions." Perhaps it may strike some strangely, and others ludicrously, that many persons inquire with most apparent interest or at least curiosity after the venerable colored man wiiose name stands at the head of this article. The reason of this we will attempt to disclose by a short sketch of his life. Uncle Moreau is now well stricken in years, being according to his own account eighty-four years of age. He was born in Eastern Africa on the banks of the Senegal river.

His name originally was Umerah. His family, belonged to the tribe of Foulahs, whose I chief city was Foutah. The story that he wa birth a prince of his tribe is unfounded. His father seems to have been a man of considerable wealth, owning as many as seventy slaves, and living upon the proceeds of their labor. Tho tribes living in Eastern Africa are engaged almost incessantly in predatory warfare and in one of these wars the father of Moreau was killed.

This occurred when he was about five years old, and the whole family were immediately taken by an uncle to the town of Foutah. This uncle appears to have heen chief minister of the king or ruler of Foutah. Here Moreau was educated that is he was taught to read the Koran (his tribe being Mohamedans) to recite certain forms of prayer, and the knowledge of the simpler forms of arithmetic. So apt was he to learn that he was soon promoted to a mastership, and for ten years taught the youth of his tribe all that they were wont to be taught, which was for the most part lessons from the Koran. Those barbarians, did not think like the more enlightened states of excluding their sacred books from their schools.

After teaching for many years Moreau determined toabandon this pursuit and became a trader the chief articles af trade being salt, cotton, clothes, While enraied in trade some event oc-curred to which he is very reluctant to refer but which resulted in his being sold into slavery. He was brought down to the coast, shipped for America in company with only two who could speak the same language and was landed at Charleston in 1807, just a year previous to the final abolition of the slave trade. lie was soon sold to a citizen of Charleston who treated him with great kindness, but who, unfortunately for Moreau, died in a short time. He was then sold to one who proved to be a harsh, cruel master, exacting from him labor which he had not the strength to perform. From him Moreau found means to escape and after wandering nearly over the State of South Caroli-' na, was found near Fayetteville in this State.

Here he was taken up as a runaway and placed in the jail. Knowing nothing of the language as yet, he could not tell who he was, or where he was from, but finding some coals in the ashes, he filled the walls of his room with piteous petitions to be released all written in the Arabic language. The strange characters so elegantly and correctly written by a runaway slave, soon attractad attention, and many of the citizens of the town visited the jail to see him. Through tho agency of Mr. Munford, then Sherifi of Cumberland the case of Moreau vra3 brought to the notice of Jame.

Bladen a men A roniiZ ican who La.l been for souse ouerv then arose in Lis ami snail I pose that the only duty of tian merchant is to make mon of the Cnns- ey to ur.tn,a frivs themselves that they desire to accumu- late property for that purpose. It is tldom that their liberalities relieve them from the suspicion of self-deception. It doubtless the duty of the Christian merchant to n-ivo nf hi mukin? the faults of Christians an ex- cuse for neglecting religion, "Mr. C. is a nprfeetlvJionrst-'moTi and if ll -j 0n own he mav be seJ to fuel perfcctIy at home" has acce83 to numier3 (lai! XnK j.i, conversation must relate chief! to bui us ness stji if the spirit of love is in hh hcarti he CJ.

often (J a Avor(l in season wllich may rcsnlt in have known pcrsona mnke an erraml to the store of guch ft man in order t0 rcceive a kin(j worrl of Christian encouragement and affection, IIe can do lQudl by judiciously rebuk; en A merchan flfA nmoni hig custoiners men wLo were habitually ose their custom to hearing it. It is Lt LI.KJ I IIU 11 111I4U JU.Jll IM that course. It is certain that he ha(l no profanity on his premises, pecuiiarY his 0wn. The influence of I1 i i i Utl 11 -L 11X3 illllUlILi vi merctiants as a ciass nas ueen greater than has commonly been supposed how much ater more blessed will that influence be, when it shall be whol- consecrated to God Hoyr to Believe. ate character, but his mother's prayers had hh Le aloft watch aU and to htcn to W0ldleS3 of the ocean wind he had more than once faneied he heard the tones like those of that mother's voice praying for A faithful chaplain was on board; and his efforts for the of the crew were blessed.

Among others. Look-out Jim 1 1 don't know as I can explain it to vou. I quit swearing; but it wasn't just that I left off drinkinz grog and chewing 'baeea; but it wasn't that I believed Jesus Christ would save sinners if they asked him to, sincerely, and the thought came into my Lead He'll save me, apd I was saved; that's all I can tell you." co in i.i;' .1 from the of L-: cor.tribut;. xnad. Lt all xk be taxed bearily, if be, thfa, snd the reach-r rx-v rft I the orl vf are shon to i.

I by --rki until tho" -r ar carried the heart with a a-. I a fiv a 3 il-duing. What urg-? i. thai th'-rv that tmih, t.rti n. dwaU be that revealed thin not s- ret tiiingr," sh i I be presented as I.

in h-COnrrT Th ctc( unto the Gl; b-tt the which ar" 1 our child rei that we it all the word- of th law. Getting Sich by Trading A r.ewlv luar-ied in 1 II State, lof th Ilv cai'ii-'i. I the w.rl i with r. ny thvii bsrrvl of ru 11. Ot thU they JT.niie1 1 erriir-e I.

UT 3 Ac-r 'r thv i what t.e'V I a sh .11. 1 jverf 1 T'I st retiil bat a ry vi 1 tn- r-ehant-, -dv rJve f.r-.v -sr tho ere lit r.nd to tiidr o.i but f.r i 'v. A lri 1. are! .1 I It. Thi TI." w.i a 1 i no diV e.e Pit- witii hi 15 j.

1 He 1 -r wh -h ir. 'i- 'i' i Whv si. 1' A I pel Lie i i i ii- eh ir i-r i convert ti ji'-r, i -iiepii-iti and oe i froai their ow in of a (Jiiureh whivli pretend I i inl.ii.io and afler tie; "i -a I'eity, blili- tholiis'. e.s to eo-frr lijr (lijiiorni." The Dyiarj Child- I wa pleased nay J. Th with a liltle iri' ident a me the other A child dyire.

I'e-elifig usual -yid, 'dam-un, what is the ru-tv with te.e Mother "My child you are dyb.g." ('liild uiaanfitt, what i Mother To you, child, it go-ui to heaven." Where Mother ''It i i-, and Christ, and the Chot, ar.d the an-gel, and the ood H.cn if ado j.erf-ef Child But mamma, I ara not a'-'pjuin-tod with any tho-e, and do not like to "(j nuh(i won't w.tJi "(), Mury, I't-annet. hi you only, not me, now." to the f.ther -he hed the same fjuestion. 'J'hen p.teoudy 'o a' of l.er brothers and si-ter-. the tm in-terroat and reeehed the She then leil into a gcntl'j slu i.her, from which he awvke in a Iran -port of "You n'-ed not with 1 can alone. I have been there, is ther, and a i and Aunt Martha." 'I that i.ovi: amitiio-i; THAT r.KEK Mi" K.M'.I.Y hi, iitt'i; chi: lr'-ri, Jyivei y.u evr, I tiow.

Love ti tb- t.rayer When Hi yoa can y-u 4 Tf 51 liit 11 1 e-1, Kvr ii ejri'of it i i r-i k- i S.t A. if I Ii ii lr i I 1 a 1 .1 -t V. 1 ii i Mi'ittoijj iu I tvt r'i 1-1 ir lA 1 a Vf a a fa 1 Oi r.is Aa! he 1 il Bright ia ali hi i Cm tiien, cSillnn. ta' Sivijar, L' ft yjur little haltJ Y.a iv a 1 w'i fa cloaav jii Fr oa th; i an 1 ef in. was enabled to obtain legal poshes, fcioa of hirn greatly to the joy of Moreau.

Since thca for more than forty year3 he hns been a trusted and in dulged servant. At the time- of his purchase by General Owen, Moreau was a staunch Mohammedan, and the first year at least, kept the fast of Kharnadan with jrreat strictness. Through the kindness of some friends an English translation of the Koran was procured for hirn and read to hirn, often with portion1? of the Bible. Gradually he seemed to loie Lis interest in the Koran, and to show more interest in the sacred scriptures until he finally gave up his faith in Mohammed and became a believer in Jesus Christ. He was baptized by the Rev.

Dr. Snodgrass, of the Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, and received into the Church. Since that time he has been transferred to the Presbyterian Church of Wilmington, of which he has long been a consistent and worthy member. There are few Sabbaths in the year in which he is absent from the house of God. Uncle Moreau is an Arabic scholar reading the language with great facility, and translating it with ease.

His pronunciation of the Arabic is remarkably fine an eminent Virginia scholar said not long since, that he read it more beautifully than any one he everj Ward, save a distinguished servant of the University of Halle. His transla-1 tions are somewhat imperfect, as he ne- i ver mastered the English language but they are often very striking. We remember once hearing him read and translate the 23d Psalm, and shall never forget the earnestness and fervor which shone in the old man's countenance as he read the going down into the dark valley, and using his own broken English, said 'Me no fear, master's with me There were signs in his countenance and in his voice, that he knew not only the words, but felt the blessed power of the truth they contained. Moreau has never expressed any wish to return to Africa. Indeed he has always manifestetl a great aversion to it when proposed changing the sub ject as -1 Aing, now ot Vjrreece, returnea to this country from the East, he was introduced in "Fayetteville to Moreau.

Gen. Owen observed an evident reluctance on the part of the old man to converse with Dr. King. After some time ho ascertained that the only reason of his reluctance was his fear that one who talked so well in Arabic might have been sent by hi3 own countrymen, to reclaim him, and carry him again over the sea. After hi3 fears were removed he conversed with Dr.

King with rreat readiness and delight. lie now regards his expatriation as a great providential favor 'His coming to this country' as he remarked to the writer 'was al for Mohamme-elanism has been supplanted in his heart by the better faith in Christ Jesus and in the midst of a Christian family, where he is kindly watched over and in the midst of a church which honors him for his consistent piety ho is gradually going down to that dark valley, in which, his own firm hope is, that he will be supported and led by the hand of the Great Master, and from which he will emerge into the brightness of the coming day. Central Pseabyteri-an Things Every Minister Dislikes. No minister likes to see a person in his congregation asleep. Pe cannot avoid the unpleasant reflection, that to such a one his seriuon is lost.

There may be many who are interested, but his thoughts involuntarily turn to the person who is asleep, and the impression made upon his feelings is anything but pleasant. But there is another thing which is even more unplea sant and more annoying than this; it is to see persons whispering while he is preaching. We candidly confess that we had rather see tea persons asleep than two whispering. There may be times when it is almost impossible for a person to keep awake, but fur whispering there can be no excuse or apology. It not only shows a want of interest in the sermon, but a want of respect for the minister.

It is exceedingly uncourteous and unpleasant to him, to say nothing of the influence it has upon other persons in the congregation. Slapdash Preacbixg. Milner was greatly opposed to extemporaneous preaching, thinking it at war with the precise and orthodox mode Attracted, however, by the areat fame of Rowland Hill, be resolved for once to iadulgei his curiosity by going to hear him. He did so and, after the sermon, the Dean was forcing his way in much haste to the vestry-room, when, seizing the hand oi the preacher, in his enthusiasm he cried out, '4 Well, dear Brother Rowland, I perceive now that your slap dash preachers are, alter ail, tne Dest nreachers; it went to tne nearr, sir; it ent to the heart sir ted hi3 company that evening, which i ue can t0 much good by giving was cheerfully granted. They together counscl t0 those who have had less ex-called on, and secured one of the elea- pCrience in financial matters, and espe-con's co-operation.

At the time ap- Dy taking a dep interest in the pointed, Leslie and his two friends were finatices of the church with which he is at the Jeikes were passed, the I connected. Thus it appears that while card tables were arranged, at one of api tie orelinary avenues to usefulness which Leslie seated the good old deacon; are open t0 him, he has access to some not th0 fauh complained of is comm either do we it is Tlf.v.r at another the pastor took ms seat. TMiniVi in I. mn.lo uwncu uit i-uuw. iv i and the wine got ready and then when all were seated, he drew from his pock- et the contract observing to the minis ter that, on the evening previous, his friends had all cheerfully joineel him in his devotions to God, and that with them he had signed a contract for the i twufre cunnvciea wiiu inein ov a epiru that seeks no apology for speaking.

I re-; i collect that it is written in the blesed book of inspiration that there was a ii- curse on every man that removed his neighbor's land mark. I suppose what these fences would have been in Canaan, ithe sectarian divisions are in our Christian church, and when that church, un-jder the outporing of the Spirit of God, 'comes hack to Canaan again, the land-; marks will be enough to designate territory, and the of God enouzh to prevent intrusion bevond our prop-r 'bounds. Yo may what I hav p.trtic-; ularlv to do with Perhaps little I knew an individutl (said th'1 i'-tr) brought up in all the luxury which wealth and the circumstances of station 'in society could give, and who, when I God was pleased to open his eye to make him see the necessity of a Saviour, and to lead his heart in its darkness to look after Jesus; 'if haply he might find him'' had not a single acquaintance amonz those with whom he stood united by the ties of nature, nor a friend among ii .1 i-1 KiV i i i.i- oounu mm, wno unuerstoou ior a mo- ment the lee. mgs ot his heart. er.

i i swertlieygave hirn r. that he was cian than a divine. Rut, sir, there was an elderly Methodist woman, a super-: annuated maid-servant, in tne tamny oi i a distant connection oi mat. youn man, for whom, as a reward for her serv ices, i her master had built an upper chamber i- i over a back building in the yard, where she might dwell in quietness, supported by his benevolence, uie cnu oi net life. 1 man had for him to very first individual who understood nis -r 1 Im5i' nrtii ns she led him to -Jesus, 1 God in him and the g.ory oi tne tshe was mvJe tho ot od lor jgood t0 that man younz man sir was caneu tue ministry, and the rroviaencc oi woo brought him here this day to tell the tae' All Depends on the Religion.

Some days since, a certain a certain Lpiscopal church, a certain ii la-enotlar from Buffalo, started in his bu-y to fulfil an appointment in a town some twentj miles, when he discovered his horse was ejuite lame, and as evening drew nijrh, he deemed it best to stop for the ni 'ht. In a short time he came to a larm to a idiio censid- standing, ook place: in front of hich a yeoman, consid erably advanced in years, wa3 wueu tu iuiiviji Minister Can you tell me, my friend, how far it is to a house of entertainment Yeoman "Well, if you mean a tavern, Mister, about twenty miles but if you mean a house of entertainment, we have one ourselves." Minister Ah, very gooa, my hor-e is quite lame, as yuu see, and I am somewhat fatigued myself. Can you accommodate us for the friend Yeoman Waal yes. we cut date vou but if you are a ciet COOT I iflusaell you that the f-re vox s-: Ion your religion." jliuister How s. -l sir i Yeomoi Why.

-i a good -might i'; him ti? b-i't we i i h-' or a Mcth-idi-t. he g--is pi ,1 -T 1 livins; but it h'3 a i r.p:-': ip can't expect We m' hiu mu-h i of Lpis'jvpaiians out thi W-iy- -Minister-Smiliu "Well, my friend. jlani sorry to knjw that your prejaiiees are so deeply iuibed lei. I am an Epis-j paiian cler2ym.au. and suppose I must con tAnt.

mwlf with "a nicked un weal: but i i iLife. ter's joke, which by the way, procured I jT both man and b-ast the b2t that the far mer's larder and barn afforded. A Musical Pg-jpt-is. It is estimate! that there are 700.030 pianos in use in this country at the present time. en she heard that the young fJo become 'deranged, she sent visit her, anl she was the u-o -j -J i is the Hunt Presbyterian, yon eccr I The was not sa obtas that he I did nat discover and appreekte the u-inis-i i ao a'l ti na ru it 4, in a i i 1 i pleasures of this evening, in which he Qver ocean boun(3ed a goodj strong respectfully invited himselt and tnegllip Homeward bound" wasthe thought deacon to join.

Handing the contract ttiat mae the piping winds sound sweet to over to his pastor, he desired him to the sailor, who sat, in his midnight watch, read it. In a clear voice he read it out. listening to them a3 they whistled through "This night we pass in prayer and the shrouds. praise to God, to-moorow night in Homeward bound," thought the rough jollity and mirth." The party saw at seamen "home to the low cottage near once "they were sold. A eleael silence the wood, and to carry joy to my old moth-ensued.

The good old deacon quietly er's heart, I go. Thank God for a moth-observed. he for one would cheerfully er's prayers comply with the contract cards for to- The look-out," as the man at the mast-morrow, but prayers to-night." The head is always called, had been a desper- pastor kindly and affectionately ad- dressed them on the importance ot pre-, paring for eternity assuring them that religion would not make them sad and' gloomy, but would shed joy and peace on their various paths in life, it would comfort them misfortunes, and sus tain them in the hour of death. Prayers were offered up, hymns were sung, and God in his infinite mercy caused the; exercise of that evening to awaken so named from his iar-siatedness, and bo-repentance in the hearts of some, and; cause so often sent aloft became a con-ere the year passed, every one of those vert. Whole-hearted in his piety, as be-who were present, became eminent fore he had been in his wickedness, he members of Christ's church on earth, strove wim untiring zeal to impart to .,7 I his shipmates the knowledge ot toe bavtor JjulTdla Christian Advocate.

,11 ne had found. He declared to them that he had enj.vy- The E.VD of A FUDDLING CLUB. A 1 ed more peae and happiness in one week celebrated drinking club, in a large of Christian life than all the years which town in the west of Scotland, which he had lived ever afforded him. 1 r- i 4. But.

Jim. questioned one, 'hovfiii had formerly reat influence at tne lo- "7' vv 1 iya crct this sti-anre What cal election is broken up. iwo of its 9., members were sent to a lunatic asylum; 1 Jim. Tr-hy, I bdievei." one jumped from a window and killed (. shipmate, that's what I want to himself; one walked or fell into the about it.

How did you be- water at night and was elrowned; one was found dead in a public house; one xiow did you believe!" repeated Jim, died of dderium tremens: unwards of islowlv. and with a puzzled look. Well, TIC 1 IlU.iii i'J l-lw I ,1 v.v th Mo of the g0ir- Qo is not in them, 'lneir 1 be nerfect, and their ora- ten became bankrupt, four died ere they had lived half their days. One who was a bailie when connected with the club, 13 at present keeping a low public house. Such are a few facts well known to those living in the locality.

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