‘--.7-— / fih'a_ ._..-.1 FOR was GAZETTE. Mr. Prurrrea, ‘ The following lines were written on reading the Fourth Annual Report of the American Bible So- ciety, If you think proper, please to give them a place in the columns of the Gazette. Too long, ah! quite to fierce and long, Have Christians in our land, Affirm’d their own foundation strong-— All others stood on sand. The Presbyterian I have seen His system oft defending, As if it were the only mean Or road to life unending. I've seen him show his zeal and skill In learned vindication, And harmonize with man’s free will Divine Predcstination. But ah I that face, so meek and long, l’ve seen with passion burning, VVhen one suggested he was wrong, Or doubted his discerning. I've heard the Episcopalian boast Of his divine succession, And hurl invectivcs round on those VVho make the least digression. The Methodist I've often found Contending for perfection; No charity to wrap around Those who believ’d Elcctlorz. The Baptist too I’ve seen, and griev’d To hear what vile aspersions ‘Were cast on all who’d not receive The doctrine of Inzmeraion. But now I see, with pleasure see, A prospect more inviting; However else they disagree In this they are uniting: To circulate the \Vord of Life ‘v‘v'hich brings to man Salvation, VVC now behold a holy strg/‘e Throughout our favor’d nation. America, rejoice ! for lo I Thy sons. in holy motion, To scatter darkness, vice, and woe, And each sectarian notion. _ The Stream of Life, now pure and free, Sl,ullsp1‘catl through all thy r'cgion: Fr-orn north to south thy sons shall see The blessings of religion. But not conlin’d to them alone—- E’en earth’s remotest border Shall see. the light, and feel and own lts power with zeal and ardor. No more confin’d to sect, or name, Or tribe, or congregation, Pure truth shall run, and catch, and flame, Like a wide conllagration ; ’Till lands and isles, to us unknown-, On earth’s remotest border, Shall see the light, and feel, and own Its power with l0‘v:: and at-dor. A FRIEND T0 mam: SOCIETIES. FROM THE NEW-LONDON ADVOCATE. HI ‘TORY 0F JV‘ E W-EJVGL./NV’ D. (coN'rINUr-zn.) ‘French War-.——During the short space between the two last wars, our plantations llourished, and our settlements extended themselves further into the wilderness : But our rest was short—we were soon called to arms. The necessity of the times required the colonies to furnish much greater ar- mies than they had done before. France, in.-;tead of conforming to articles of agreement for ter- minating all disputes in America, was forming the vast plan [or rather prosecuting a plan long since laid,] of driving the English out of all North America; at least of subjecting this vast extent of dominion to the crown of France. For this purpose, they were building fortresses on the frontiers, imprisoning British subjects-—-they at- tacked our garrisons, and were daily filling their colonies with regular troops, in order to execute the project formed at Versailles. These perlldi- ous transactions occasioned the French war,which wasi--,._,eed begun in l754, though not formally declared until the next year. The events of that war are yet in the memories of some of our aged inhabitants—-greater armies were led into the field -—more important battles were fought--more dif- ficult seiges were undertaken--more dreadful de- feats were experienced, and, in short, more glo- rious victories and conquests were obtained, than ever were known in this part of the world—-Ame- rica was more eminently the seat of war: our public atl'airs received an importance they never had before-—not only England and France, but all Europe li~:tened to our fate. The beglnrrirrg of the French war was unsuc- cessful in A rzrcrrca. Gen. Braddock, at the head of two reg'rm.:tts, marching to remove the ene- my’s encroachments on the Ohio, was attacked and sh-.iu, and a general slaughter was made of the troops under his command. In this battle, Colonel, afterwards General ‘vVr.shington, first distinguislred himself—-to his exertions alone, were those who escaped from massacre, indebted for their lives. In the latter end of the year, an army of French andllndians under General Dias- kea, was defeated by the provincial troops, and the French inhabitants were the same year re- moved from Nova Scotia. In ‘r756 our troops made an inactive campaign. Nothing of any great moment l'tappel’re(l,only the loss of the English garrison at Oswego, and with it all our communication with the great lakes, or inland seas. which laid all the frontiers of Ameri- ca open to the incursions of the enemy. The year 1757 was one of fear and doubtful ex- pectation.—God was pleased to humble us before our enemies : we saw every thing run counter to our wishes and expectations--a large fleet and army designed for the siege of Louisburg effected nothing. General Montcalm, at the head of an army, crossed the lakes and demolished Fort VVil- liam I-lenr'~y, with many circumstances of horror : The whole continent was alarmed at the success of our enemies. ‘We were ready to fear the ‘ worst, that the enemy would improve their victo- ry, and bring fire and sword into the interior parts ofrbe country. The. critical state of the Amarican war, and the hazard the English colonies were in of being lost, .f‘%' I aroused the fear of the nation, and obliged Great Britain to send over a greater number of troops, with a powerful naval armament, to carry on the war in America. The events of the year 1758, were in general prosperous, though in some instances the enemy had the advantage. Louisburg was invested and taken, and the naval power of France was thereby greatly reduced. But the repulse of our army before Ticonderoga. with the loss of not less than 2000 men, the flower of the British army, killed, wounded and missing, was a humbling stroke.—- This defeat was in some measure repaired, by the successfulexpedition against Frontenac, the grand French magazine for supplying the enemy’s gar- risons to the westward, and the herds of savages, who until then, were butchering the defenceless inhabitants on the frontiers of the western and southern colonies. Soon after the enemy desert- ed their garrisons on the ()hio, and the depreda- tions of the Indians in a great measure ceased. In 1759, our all'airs began with the greatest probability of success. The British and provin- cial troops were commanded by able generals, and the success was equal to reasonable expectation. Some yet remember the arrival of the frequent messengers of our successes, and how the hearts of our countrymen were eluted with joy at these events. This year Niagara was besieged and taken-—()swego preserved from a powerful at- tack of the enemy-—a complete victory was ob- tained over a large body of French and Indians, bending their way to raise the siege of Niagara-— the lines and strong fortresses of Ticonderoga were entered with little resistance, and Crown Point, the very key of the enemy’s country, was abandoned. Towards the close of the campaign, a decisive and bloody battle was fought on the plains of Abraham, in which the Generals (‘Wolfe and Montcalm of both armies) were slain. To this succeeded the surrender of the city of Que- bec, after a long seige. These successes of the English troops broke the heart and power of the French, and determined the fate of Canada. The next year, 1760, was a glorious era for New-England, and all the American colonies--an era our Fathers longed to see. The enemy early made some feeble attempts to rescue their coun- try, but in vain. God, who of old led his people through the Pu.-(l-sea, on dry ground,,_aud dried up the waters of .lordan, conducted our armies thro’ the watery avcntrcs of their country. He caused the fear‘ and dr'earl of them to fall upon our ene- mies--.-all hearts were faint and all hands were feeble. Upon the approach of the British troops, the whole country of Canada was surrendered to Great Britain, and the entire conquest of the I"r"crrch in Nortlr-Atnc-.rica was completed. The extensive countries which the crown of France possessed, or claimed in Nortlr-America, were, by the following treaty of peace, forever annexed to the Br-irish empire. The last war was more interesting and import- ant than any that had taken place in America: It was a contending for the empire, not of New- England only, but of all North-America. Our fathers long predicted such a struggle.-—The crown of France had hurried it ‘on, by a vigorous pursuit of the plan laid near 150 years ago, to sur- round and subject to itself the Colonies of Great Britain. Had the British and French colonies] been left to contend with one another, it is highly probable the English, by reason of their superior numbers, had carried the day. But as France was continually pouring troops into her colonies, and erecting impregnable fortresses in the most advantageous places, we stood in absolute need of powerful aids from the mother country. The loss of her colonies must have been of the most dreadful consequence to Great Britain ; povverful succors were therefore sent over, not to super- sede, but to aid the utmost exertions of the colo- nies. They did not take this occasion to with- draw themselves from the burden of war, but to the utmost, yea, some of them ‘ beyond their abil- ity,’ exerted tlremselves from the beginning to the end of the war. For several years, it is said, a fifth part of the inlrabitarrts of the province of I‘./Iassacbtrsetts. lit to bear arms. were employed in the King’s service : And if lnristake not, Mas- sachusetts had, one year, 10.000 men employed in the service by sea and land. Though I never could find that the number‘ of the colonists that perished in the last wars, were exactly ascertain- cd,yct several thousands, from this country, must have pcrislrctl in so many years service, long marclres, diflltzrrlt seigcs, and sharp encounters. (To us CON'i‘Ir~'UED.) --—-=<u--:'.:--mu-- Irrfarm'cz'rlc.—-An unfortunate girl, only 18 years of age, has been committed for trial at Hud- son, on a charge of murdering her infant child, no doubt the fruit of a connexion with some vil- lain who had seduced her, and who, regardless of the consequences, had abandoned her to shame and remorse ; while be, it is molt? ilian probable, is now walking erect, and considered by all who know him, as a virtuous, honorable, and, perhaps, religious citizen. It is a pity that we have no law to drag such men from their concealment. \-Vere some punishment attached to the crime of seduc- tion, calculated to clisgrace those who practice it, and to preserve its r'crnembr'ance, we should hear of fewer instances of pcrpetration. A late writer in the Ploug/z Boy, influenced evidently by feel- ings of honest indignation against these concealed criminals, recommends the offence to be made cafzilul. This, we think, would be carrying rc- sentment too far. ‘V6 have our doubts as to the policy of punishing with death in almost any case. But none surely can exist as to affixing a stz'gma upon that man who wantouly robs an innocent fe- male of what is dearer to her than existence- carries misery into the bosom of families——-and causes, by his villainous conduct, the commission of a crime, for which his unfortunate victim only is amenable to the laws. We hope this subject will one day or another occupy the attention of our Legislature. It is infinitely more deserving of their notice than many others which ar'e forced upon their considcration.-—-.IVuti0nal ./Idvocate. A London paper says, ‘ a young man at Smith- field, last week, undertook to stand four hours upon one leg, for ten guineas. VVhen he had stood for three hours and three quarters, he be- came so weak that he could not speak, and with drfliculty supported himself; however, to the as- totushment of all present, he performed the task, and was carried to his chair, being unable to move; . after his leg was fomented he recovered.’ Extracts jrom the Blue Laws qf Connecticut. No man shall run on the Sabbath day, or walk in his garden, or elsewhere, except reverently to and from church. No woman shall kiss her child on the Sabbath. No one shall travel, cook victuals, make beds, sweep house, cut hair, or shave on the Sabbath. No man shall court a maid, in person, or by letter, without first obtaining consent of her pa- rents; 4 pounds penalty for the first offence, an 10 for the second; and for the third, imprison- ment during the pleasure of the court. No food or lodging shall be afforded to a Qua- ker, Adamite, or other heretic. Any barrel of new beer, that is caught working on the Sabbath, shall be tied to the whipping post, and publicly whipped. Any man or woman,tra\'elling on the Sabbath, shall make satisfaction to, his or her‘ Ct'eator,,\:- by paying to the selectmcn’ 75 cents, and then jog on '11 he is taken up again’. Hellidorus says._'._Wonzen are a compound of []'c(’.«; ,- the tender hearted of 'wr:rjri7Ig' willow, the stubborn ol knotted oak, and old maids of crab trcc .’ Extract of a letter to the Editor of the Recorder, dated Stillwatcr, JV‘. Y. .Zl/Iarclz 8, I82 l. ‘ There has prevailed for some time past a pow- erful revival in Cherry _Valley, N. Y. Between one and two hundred have hopefully been con- verted to God ; it has spread into Plainlield, Mid- dlefield and Springfield. It is said that two of the most influential men in Otsego county have been brought into the church of Christ, and have openly appeared on the Lord’s side. The work still continues powerfully in Kinderhook, Cox- sackie, Catskill. and is extending. There are several other places in that region, where there are hopeful appearances. ‘ A letter from a correspondent in Auburn, in this state, relates, that in a village not far from that place, the people assembled to dismiss their minister ; but that at the meeting, many of them were so deeply impressed with a sense of their sins, they were ohliyed to separate without ac- complishing their business-—a general awaken- ing took place, and they have cheerfully support- ed him since.’ ‘In Brutus, N. Y. the Lord has recently ap- peared in a wonderful manner and is there mul- tiplying the trophies of his gmzre. After a long and death-like sleep, the church awoke to their situation, and began to humble themselves for their declensions. A spirit of prayer was given them, and in a short time the attention of many sinners was arrested. More than 100 are now the hopeful subjects of the work, and as many as 200 more are under serious impressions. Num- bers lr-cm contiguous c0lrg‘t'eg.;t\tit3trs came to see this great sight——their spirits were refreshed, and they returned with strong desires that the work of God might be revived where they lived. In this way the sacred flame has been extended and a good work has been begun in Skaneateles,Auburn and Eldridge.’-Boston Recorder. Przlcslirzc 1lIz'.»'.s-z'orz.-—-'l'liis interesting mission, which ought to enlist in its cause the feeling and energy of every christian, appears to be gradually approaching to the full attainment of its object ; and we may hope ere long to see the bible, and christian instr-uction,in possession of those multitudes who have so long despised and neglected it. Messrs. Parsons and Fisk, under date of Sept. 12, 1820 give very pleasing intelli- gence oftheir progress and the manner of their reception at the different places which they have visited, in their journey to the Holy Land. The last news from them left them at Soto, visiting schools and colleges, distributing bibles and tracts, and imparting religious instruction on every op- portunity. FOR SALE. Dwelling-l-louse, Barn, and about ,_,- fifteen acres of Land, situate a- bout one and a half miles from Norwalk Landing, on the main road to New-Canaan. There is an orchard of choice grafted fruit on the premises, and a well of excellent water within six feet of the door. Said premises are now occupied by Mr. Stepen Abbott. The terms will be reasona- ble, and an indisputable title given. Inquire of Joirn R. SKIDDY. New-York, March 122. 2 ,.... _ . __.E..._. ..._._.-- _.___... ... ..__...____..____.. __._._-.- V‘ THE Partnership heretofore existing between BRADLEY Sr. Srurrn, will expire by its own limitation on the 20th inst. All persons indebted to said firm, are requested to make immediate payment. Persons having claims against said Company will present them for settlement. Jessi: S. BRADLEY, Nsrrutn SMLTH. Ridgefield, March 16, 1821. *3 W HE subscriber offers for sale about six acres of excellent Plow-land, situated in Ridge- freld, north and near the dwelling-house of Mrs. Elizabeth Hoyt ; and if not previously disposed of, will be sold at public auction, on the premises, on the 9th day of April next, at 2 o'clock P. M. Conditions made known at the time and place of sale, By order of the Court of Probate. CHARLES SEYMOUR, Adm’r. VVilton, March 12,1821. *3 THOMAS EVANS, Co/2/zcrsnzztlr and Tiflman, P ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and ‘L the public that he intends leaving Norwalk the latter end of April; he is going to commence business at Chenango Point, in the state of New- York, ten miles from the British settlement.—- He has on hand an assortment of Stoves, Ca/2/ter, Brass, and Tin Goods, which he will sell cheap. Every article repaired at the shortest notice, until the last week in April. T. Evans will thank his friends to call and settle their accounts immediate- ly. Norwalk, Feb. 26. 48 6w GROCERIE S, &c. UST received and for sale by the subscr-ibers A general assortment of Groceries, which they will sell low for Cash or country ])t‘o(lucp. SAMUEL BURRALL 8: SON. Norwalk, June 20. MIL LINARY. HE connection between the subscriber and Mrs. H. Daskam having ceased, the ladies of Norwalk and its vicinity are respectfully infor- med that the Millinary business in all its various branches will be re-commenced about the first of j April, at the Store now occupied as a shoe store, a few rods east of the bridge, where every article in her line will be furnished to her friends on as reasonable terms as can be 0l)l't1il.')€Cl in York, or any other place. 1m:s.:la’.4Rr.-12::v SELLECK. Norwalk, l\'larch 12th. A 2 V For Sale, VALUABLE FARM, in Ridge»- field, about a mile and a half from the Meeting-llonse, containing about 45 acres of Land, well proportioned with Meadow, Plough, Pasture, and V'v'ood-land, an excellent young Or- chard, and fruit of all kinds, together with a good Dwelling-I-louse, and Burn, and a good well of water within a few feet ofthe door. Any person wishing to purchase can call and view the prerni— ses. For further particulars apply to the subscri- ber living on the premises. ‘WM. Hort‘. Ridgelield, March 2d. 1 School cmd Toy Books. LlNT’S Surveying, Daboll’s Arithmetic, CHM R(I>ot’s do. \'l"i’lletlt".s :G§oglr;apl2y and Atlas, 1 ’s ustructor Cpe Jug on ‘s paste board and wood covers) it new supply jusit received and for sale by the subscriber. Also, a new assortment of Juvctzilc and Toy '5 Books, comprising about 100 different kinds, ve- ry interesting for children. M’anted-—-Clean cotton and linen Rags, in any quantity, for which the highest price, in books or stationary will be given. P. PRICE. Feb. 19, 13,31. Grocery Store. 7 He subscriber having returned from New - York, with afresh supply of G1t'v’;'(.'z‘-.‘It’IJv.‘-S‘, now offers them for sale at his old stand, just west of the llridgc, cheap for Cash. The following articles comprise a part of his assortment: Jamaica, New-Englarrtl and St. Croix Rum Cogniac Brandy Holland and common Gin l\ladeira, l’or‘t, Sherry and Currant Wines Cordials, Ale and Cider Brandy, London Porter Honey and Molasses Teas of all kinds Segars of all kixrds Tobacco Ilaisins Butter and Cheese Hams and Pork Codfish, Mackerel and Shad Soap and Candles Lamp Oil Dye \Voods and Coppcras A general assortment of Fruit Clover and Timothy Seed lleans and Onions VVrouglrt and cut Nails Powder and Shot ‘ Flour of all kinds Rye and Corn \-Vlritewash and scrubbing Brushes Liquid Blacking, and a great many articles not enurneratcd. All the above articles are of the first quality. themselves. The least favor gratefully acknowl- edged. DANIEL BAl’.Tl’.AM. Norwalk, March 13. Rock Salt. UST received and for sale by the subscribers, a quantity of the first quality ol'Rock Salt- Also, ‘i urks Island Salt. S.~.1u’L Burm/tLL_8-2 Son. ADVlSR'i'lSEr.\/.lENT. V . HEN a cure for one dollar, or at most, for two dollar-s, can be obtained for a cough, cold, asthma, di ntzttlty of breathing‘, tightness of the chest, wheezing, pain in the side, spitting of blood, a strained stomach, Sm. must it not be a matter of surprise that we see the obituary daily swelled with deaths, occasioned principally by Col-ls .9 On an avcrag.I.', at [cost fi'='0nc /rtmdrcd “'35! f/i';’/ H1011-S‘zz7Ltl /Icrom/.v (lie anntltrlly of con- sumption, originating principally lrom taking cold, commencing Wllll cough, then difliculty of breathing and pain in the side,at length the lungs become affected, consumption ensues, and death closes the scene. Alas 1 too often does prejudice, by listening to sonre, and adopting the opinion of others prevail ; thereby preventing a trial of such medicines as might afford relief, under the idea that no relief can be obtained. Scarce a case oc- curs, but may be relieved by the tinrely applica-- tion of Du. R1~:LrE’s As'rnM.','rrc I-’1LLsl ll .43 a jrroqf q/‘ aw/ric/1, the following interesting cures are submitted to jzublic /rt;-rusal .' p:_§7° MR. STETSON, Of Hanover, was 9 years afllicted with violen pain in his right breast, attended at times with great difficulty of breathing, and wholly incapable of attending business ; after having tried in vain all other medicine, was cured, and his health per- fectly restored by two boxes of these pills. fln elderly Lady, her (laughter and grand-daugh- ter, of Boston, were each dreadfully alllicted with asthmaand tlifficulty ol'breathing,were all oftlrcm cured and restored to perfect health by 7 boxes. Judge , of Salem, had been many years severely afllicted with a violent cough and diffi- culty of breathing, was cured by two boxes ; his sleep was restored on the second night, which had been broken for many years. «I Lady ofBo.9ton, turned of 60, was severely afllicted with a violent cough, pain in the side, at times spitting of blood, could not lie down in her bed for 4 years, could not sleep but at short inter- vals, was restored to perfect health on taking 3 boxes. These pills give instant ease in all cc-uglrs,colds asthmas, difficulty of breathing, wheezing, tight- ness ofthe chest, strained stomach, consumption, pain in the side, spitting of blood, clrizlness and slriverings, the forerunners of malignant fevers, 8tc. ; common colds are removed in a few hours ; the aged will experience reliefequally agreeable and instantaneous, even when the lungs are af- fected. ;r:PAs/cfor ‘Dr. Relfe’s Asthmatic Pills. One box, czmtaining 12 /zills, /regz1e71tlyr;'fl'c'cts a care. To /rrevent z'm/rosition the outside printed wrapper is signed ‘ VV. T. Convvay.’——0bs-crve this as you value /zeal!/1.’ Prepared and sold whole- sale by the sole proprietor, W. '1'. Comr.sr,.‘hem- ist, No. l,Bumstead Place, Common-street, Bog. ton, and retailed by special appointment by B. <3‘ 0. ISAACS, Norwalk. If any disbelieve it, let them call and judge for t
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