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which they generally gave heed; and Lot seem
ed to them as one who mocked they believed
the Universal preacher, and were consumed
agreeably to 'the declaration of the apostle Jude,
'Sodom and -Gomorrah, and the cities ribout
them, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire."
II. Let us aitcnfi to the doctrine inculcated by
xhis preacher. "Ye shall not surely die." Bold
-assertion! without a single argument to support it,
The death contained in the threatening was doubt
less eternal death, as nothing but this would ex
press God's feelings towards sin, or render an in
finite Monemont necessary. To suppose it to bo
spiritual death is to blend' crime and punishment
together. To suppose temporal death to be tbo
curse of the law, then believers are not delivered
from it, according to Galatians iii., 11. What Sa
ltan meant to preach was, that there is no hell ;
5nd that the wages of sin is not death, but eternal
III. Wc shall now take notice of the hearer ad
dressed by the preacher. This we have in the
ext--"And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye
hall not surely die." That Eve had not so much
xperionce as Adam is evident; and so not equal
ly able to withstand temptation. This doubtless
was a reason why the tempter chose her, with
whom ho might hope to be successful Doubtless
Jie took a time when she was separated from her
husband.
That this preacher has had the greatest success
jn the dark and ignorant parts of the earth, is evi
dent: his kindom is a kingdom of darkness. He
is a great enemy to light. St. Paul gives us some
account of him in his day 2 Tim. iii., 6. " For
of this sort are they which creep into houses, and
lead captive silly women, laden with sins, led
away with divers lusts." The samo apostle ob
serves, Rom. xvi., 17, 18, "Now 1 beseech you,
brethren, mark them which cause divisions and
rrfTences contrary to the doctrine which ye have
Jearned, and avoid them. For they that are such
hcrvc not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own
belly; ami by good words and (fair speeches de
ceive the hearts of the simple."
IV. The instrument or medium made use of by
the preacher will now bo considered. This we
have in.the text And the ssrpent said unto the
woman, Ye shall not surely die." But how came
the devil to preach through the serpent!
1. To save his own character, and the better to
carry his point. Had the devil come to our first
parents personally and unmasked, they would
have more easily seen the deception. The reali
ty of a future punishment is at times so clearly
impressed on the human mind, that even Satan is
constrained to own that there is a hell, although
at other times he denies it. He docs not wish to
have it "known that he is a liar; therefore he con
ceals himself, that he -can the better accomplish
hlsjlesigns and save his own character.
2. The devil is an enemy to all good, to all hap
piness and excellence. He is opposed to the fe
licity of the brutes. He took delight in torment
ing the swine. The serpent, before he set up
preaching universal salvation, was a cunning,
heautiful, and happy creature; but now his glory
is departed. "And the Lord said unto the ser
pent, Because thou hast done this thou art cursed
above all cattle, and above every beast of the
field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt
thou eat all the days of thy life." There is there
fore a kind of duplicate cunning in the matter
Satan gets the preacher and hearers also.
"And is this not triumphant treachery,
And more than simple conquest in the foe!"
Young.
3. Another reason why Satan employs in
struments iu his service is, because his empire
is large, and he cannot be everywhere him
self. 4. He has a large number at his command
that love and approve of his work, delight in
building up his kingdom, and stand ready to go
at his call.
INFERENCES.
1. The devil is not dead, hut still lives, and
is able to preach as well as ever, " Ye shall
not surely die."
2. Universal salvation is no new-fangled
scheiflf, but can boast of great antiquity.
3. See a reason why it ought to he rejected,
1-eeause it is an ancient devilish doctrine.
-1. See one reason why it is that Satan is
such a mortal enemy to the Bible, and to all
who preach tho gospel, because of that injunc
tion, Mark xvi 15, 10 "And he said unto
fhem, Go ye into all the world and preach the
gospel to every creature. He that believeth
atid is bapiiztd shall be saved-, but he that be
lieveth not shall be damned."
5. See whence it was that Satan exerted
himself so much to convince our first parents
that there was no hell, because the denuncia
tion of the Almighty was true, that he was
afjaid that Adam and Eve would continue in
the belief of it. Was there no truth in future
jmtii.shnieut, or was it only a temporary evil,
Satan would not be so busy in trying to con
vince men that there is none. It is his nature
mid element to lie, " When he speaketh a lie
lie speaketh of his own, for he is a liar, and
the father of it." John viii., 44.
6. We infer that ministers should not be
proud of their preaching- If they preach the
j rue pohpel, they only in substance repeat
Christ's Sermons. If they preach " Ye shall
not surely die," they only make use of the
devil's old notes that he delivered almost six
thousand years ago.
7. It is probable that the doctrine of univer
51 salvation will still prevail, since this prea
cher is 3et alive, and not in the least superan
nuated ; and every effort against him only en
ragi s him more and more, and excites him to
new intentions and exertions to build up his
causo.
To cIoko the subject. As the author of the
foregoing discourse has confined himself whol
ly to the charactei of Satan, he trusts no one
will feel himself personally injured by this
jihott sermon. But should any imbibo a de
gree of friendship for this aged divine, and
think that I have not treated this universal
preacher with that respect and veneration that
ho justly deserves, let them bo so kind as to
point it out, and I will moat cheerfully retract ;
for it has ever been a maxim with me, " Rett
der uittu all their dues;'"
Tho Staieof Rhode Ialands in debt twelve
thousand dollars.
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Stroudsburg, November 9, 1842.
Terms, $2,00 in advance; $2,05, half yearly ; and $2,50 if not
tinul hpfiiii Mm piiiI nf llin vmr.
Pennsylvania.
Our election is over, the members of the Legis
lature havo been chosen, and in less than two
months from this date, they will assemble at Ilar
risburg to fulfil the duties of their station. This
event, to judge from the objects for which all go
vernments are instituted, should fill the people
with joy, and give new confidence and energy to
all kinds of business. To be governed by their
own Representatives, has always been reckoned
one of the most invaluable privileges of freemen.
And hence the struggle of our forefathers with the
mother country, which taxed them, before the
Revolution, without allowing them a voice in Par
liament. They were too free and sturdy to sub
mit to slavery under any badge. It is supposed
that when the people, by "their Representatives,
govern themselves, nothing will bo done inconsis
tent with their interest, but that all their legisla
tion will redound to the general good. In every
well regulated free State, this good has been fully
realized, and always will continue to be realized.
It is out of tho nature of things, that it should be
otherwise.
What then is the reason that the citizens of
Pennsylvania instead of being joyful in view of
the assembling of the Legislature, should express
their fears that the meeting will prove injurious
rather than beneficial to them? The object of our
government must have been widely departed from,
ff there are any just grounds for the entertainment
of those fears. The truth is, for years the people
of this State have looked forward with apprehen
sion, to the annual meeting of the Legislature; and
the only reason we can give is, that they had lost
all confidence in the virtue and patriotism of that
body; although they had the power at every elec
tion of changing its complexion.
Men have been elected to the Assembly, who
were too ignorant to attend properly to the most
ordinary affairs of life; and these men have under
taken to meddle with tho currency and govern the
financial concerns of the community. The result
is that our currency has been debased to its pres
ent desperate condition. The same ignorance has
been displayed in other legislative matters, and
hence the general prostration of business of every
kind.
During the last session of the Legislature, Re
lief Notes, in consequence of conlinual enactments
in relation to them, were at a ruinious rate of dis
count. As soon as the Legislature adjourned, they
got better, and passed freely, for the people knew
that nothing would be done to debase them for at
least six months. But now, as the period for law
making once more draws nigh, we find these Re
lief Notes again depreciating in value, and the
people refusing to take them when they can help it.
There is but one remedy The people of Penn
sylvania must disregard party lines and party ties,
and return the first principles of the govern
ment. They must elect men to the Legislature
who will seek to advance the good of the country,
instead of the good of the party. When they do
this, and not till then, will things become right
again, and the country be once more prosperous.
Tennessee.
Oh the 25th ult. the Senate of Tennessee con
curred in the Bill which had been previously
passed by the House of Representatives, to dis
trict the State for Members of Congress, conform
ably to the late Apportionment Act. The Bill has
since received the signature of the Governor, and
become a law. We are pleased to see this ready
acquiescence in the law of the land, by the Legisla
ture of Tennessee. It shews that the right feeling
is still abroad in the country, and that disorganiz
es have little to hope for as long as the good sense
of the community is left free to express itself on
all occasions. Notwithstanding the vigorous ef
forts made by a portion of tho opposition, backed
by John Tyler, to prevent the Single District by
them from being adopted, we see the States of the
Union, one by one, coming in and giving their
sanction to that salutary measure.
Mr., Webster.
The Hon. Daniel Webster, Secretary of State,
arrived in New York on Thursday last, on his
way to Washington, from Boston, where he had
been staying for some weeks past. He was re
ceived in a highly complimentary manner by the
citizens, at the Governor's room in the City Hall,
and handsomely addressed by tho President of the
Board of Commerce, for his successful manage
ment and consumation of the recent Treaty with
England. He replied in an appropriate manner,
confining himself to topics growing out of tho
Treaty, and to the enterprise and greatness of the
City of New York.
Mow York.
The long and warmly contested election in the
Gity and State of New York, took place onl'ues
day. We hope the labors of our friends there
were hot in vain, and that we shall be able to give
our .readers a good account of their work in our
next.' u '
The Treaty Ratified.
By the Steam Ship Columbia, which arrived at
Boston on Wednesday last, intelligence has been
received, that the Treaty lately entered into by
Lord Ashburlon and Daniel Webster, on behalf ot
Great Britain and the United States, was ratified
by the Queen in Council, on the 12th of October.
The Treat)', haying already been ratified by. the
Senate of the United States, is therefore complete,
ana" binding on both countries. We hope much
good may come of it, and that under its provisions
the two countries may long remain at peace.
Our Neighbours.
The Sentinel and Argus, the two loco foco pa
pers of Easton, are in full blast of abuse against
each other, on account of matters growing out of
the late election. They are lavish in their epi
thets of "bribery and corruption," "bargain and
Sale," "Dictators," &c. &c Oh, what a delec
table party !
Rfew Jersey.
The finances of Now Jersey, according to
the Treasurer's Report, are in a very flourish
ing condition. The receipts for the year a
mount to $125,700, all derived from the usual
sources of revenue, except $1600 from the
State Prison, and $1250 from the tax on tho
Patersou and Hudson River Railroad. Of
this, $41,000 havo been appropriated to the
payment of temporary loans. Tho amonnt due
the School Fund, is $336,000 68. Balance in
the Treasurer's hands, $10,871 54. The Slate
expenses for the year have been $73,292 46,
being $2000 less than the expenses of the pre
vious year.
Price of Produce iu th West.
In St. Louis, Mo., the week ending Octnber
26th, there had been a great falling off in the
receipt of wheat, but the price continued at 40
cents a bushel. Flour was selling at $2 75 a
hundred.
At Eastport, on the Ohio canal, wheat, on
the 2d instant, was also selling at 40 cents. On
the 11 th of last month it sold at the same place
for 55 cenls.
In Wheeling, Va., on the 30th insiani, chick
ens, fine, large, and fat, sold at 6 1-2 cents,
butter for 8, and vegetables for any price the
buyer chose to offer.
Case of John C. Colt.
The application of the counsel of John C
Colt, to the Supreme Court of New York, for
a writ of error to carry up the case to tho Court
of Errors for argument, with a view to the ob
tainment of a new trial, was unanimously de
nied by the Judges. Application was then
made by counsel of accused to Chancellor
Walworth, who also refused to allow the writ
and the unhappy man remains in prison,
subject to the judgment ol the Court of Oyer
and Terminer, sentencing him to be executed
on the iSthinst., from which nothing except a
respite or communication of punishment by
the Governor of New York, can save him.
Chronicle, Nov. 5th.
A gentleman writing from the interior of Il
linois, says that it requires two hundred pounds
of pork to purchase a pound of tea.
A regular hunt came off at Saugerties New
York, on Monday a week, upon which occasion
53 snipes, 32 woodcocks, 11 partridges, 9
quails, 150 squirrels, 1 coon, and a bear weigh
ing 37G pounds, were captured. The contend
ing parties met at the Phoenix Hotel in the
evening, and had a dish of each kind of game
served up in fine style.
More Indian Difficulties.
The Louisville Journal stales that Colonel
Taylor has given notice to the Seminoles, who
have taken possession nf a portion of the
Cherokee country, they must remove by ihe
1st instant. Alligator who is at iho head of
that band of Seminoles, has avowed his deter
mination to remain where he is. He says
there are not U. States soldiers enough in the
eountry to force him off, and he will not leave.
It is, therefore, probable, that tho war with the
Seminoles will be renewed on our Western
frontier.
New Kind of Small Coin.
We see it slated that Dr. Riddle, of the
United States Mint, in New Orleans, is at
present occupied in making experiments on al
loys of metal, to ascertain which description
of alloy is most suitable for forming small coin,
to be used as a circulating medium. He pro
poses to coin a 3 cent piece of a composition
or alloy of silver and copper, which hhall be
intrinsically worih. that much. The size of
ihe coin will probably be that of a half dime,
but thicker, and its color nearly that of silver.
Laboring men are now, working among the
farmers in the vicinity of Princeton, N. J., for
twenty-five cenls per day, and provisions
found !
Nicholson lands in Jefferson and MeKean
counties, in ihi.s slate wero s6ld on Saturday
a week, some of them as low as five cents an
acre, and none higher than fifty seven cents.
Poisoned Spring.
Some one writing to Mr. Gwinn, Representa
tive in Conorress from Mississippi, ori vi ntr him an
- - - cj - t t i a i
account of a poisoned Spring of water that has I
been discovered in the unsettled part of tho State
of Arkansas. One report says, "Some Hunters
on arriving at the place being thirsty, n part of j
them drank ol the water and were immediately at
fecled, and in a few hours died; upon which tho
rest became alarmed, and refrained from drink
ing; and on examination, they lound the earth for
a mile or two around the Spring,, strewn with
bo. Cs of birds, beasts and even human bones."
Nw Treatment in Consumption.
The Boston Health Journal, in giving place
to the communication of Mr. Sanborn, in rela
tion to the treatment of his own cuse by inha:
lation, which appeared originally in the Couri
er, remarks:
"The following communication of iMr. San
born, the intelligent and well known lecturer,
we copy from the Boston Courier of August
last; and having conversed with Mr. Sanborn
recently, he infoimed us that his lungs were
now fully expanded and his heahh good. He
said he had realized all that he had anticipated
from the new mode of treatment. There is a
lare number of paiietits throughout New Eng
land, and indeed throughout -the United States,
who are leady to testify' to the skill ol Dr.
Mattson, who ireaied Dr. Sanborn, and we be
lieve that inhalation, as practised by him, with
an instrument or apparatus nicely adapted to
the age and condiiion of the patient, based up
on an accurate knowledge of iho pathological
condition of the lungs which can be ascertain
ed by means of percussion and the uso of the
stethoscope, is a powerful means, in connexion
with a proper diet and regimen, in rescuing the
poor consumptive from an early grave. We
would have it understood, however, that we
cannot approve of the treatment unless practi
sed by one who has made it a particular study;
and for this reason wu have been particular in
calling attention to Dr. Mal'.son. Tho lungs
are delicate and important organs, and wo to
the individual who undertakes to meddle with
them without a thorough knowledge of his bu
siness. Wc are pleased to state, as advocates
of dietetic reform, that Dr. Mattson attaches
pariicular importance to this subject, depending
chiefly upon a proper diet and regimen, togeth
er with inhalation, as the true means of bene
filing his patient and effecting a permanent
cure. Funhermore, we fully agree with what
Dr. Mattson has slated in his work on consump
tion, ihat no medicine in the world can possibly
heal an ulcerous cavity of the lungs ; thatinha
lalion, having for its object the enlargement or
expansion of ihe lungs, can effect this desirable
andindispensableobject. Wishing, as we have
said, to direct publie attention to Dr. Mattson,
we would state that his infirmary is at the corner
of Franklin and Hawley streets, Boston."
Boston Courier.
Milk Sickness in Indiana.
This fearful disease,we learn, rages to some
extent in the northern part of Indiana. People
are taken with vomiting, which continues until
death. It is generally supposed to be caused
by the water being impregnated with some min
eral; but this fact has not been fully ascertained.
Xiatcr from Europe.
Tije steamship Caledonia arrived at Boston
on Wednesday, having left Liverpool on the
1 8th ult. with London papers to the morning of
that day. She brings no Political news of im
poriance. There is no change in Cotton, Corn or Money.
Trade is remarkably dull in Manchester and
some other of the great Manufacturing towns.
There has been a considerable defalcation in
the Bank of Manchester. Hopes of better
times in 1843 are generally entertained. N.
Y. Tribune.
Farmers' Fences in Pennsylvania.
Mr. Nicholas Biddle estimated ihe cost of the
wooden fences on the farms in Pennsylvania at
one hundred million dollars, and says they re
quire renewal about once in ten years. He
proposes to the good people of ihe Slates, to
do away with the necessity for these fences,
bv feeding their cattle in their barn-vards, and
by tethering them, or having them watched by
boys, when grazing. He says he knows of
one farm, the fences on which have cost more
than the whole farm would sell for.
Another Great Feat.
The American pedestrian, G. W. Dixon, fin
ished Kis wonderful walk at Newaik, N. J., on
Thursday last at 8 o'clock having walked 21
miles in 2 hours and 51 minutes, and then 60
consecutive hours without sleep or rest. George
will leave New York for London on the 1st of
January next.
Trance and Tragedy almost.
One of the most singular circumstances we
have heard of for many years took place at Fish
lake, a short time ago. The facts are as fol
lows: A married female; beyond the meridian
of life, and whose name is Ann Wrath, residing
in the above township, had been ill for some
lime, and on Thursday, the 4th ult., her friends
and family assembled around her, and look their
last mournful farewell. She appeared to ex
pire about live o'clock that afternoon. The
ceremonies of laying out the dead wero duly
performed, the bandages were placed beneath
her chin to her head, and every preparation
was made for the solemn rites of the burial
ground. The sexton lolled his bell; but at half
past eight o clock, some minutes before his
work was accomplished, she reared her head
in astonishment, and was amazed to find that
sho was able lo partake of ihe refreshments for
her funeral.
It is said that Elder Hines and Parson Mil
ler met about ten miles from Providence, for
the purpose of fighting a duel tho quarrel
having originated in some theological dispute.
The officers got wind of the business, and look
ihem both into custodv.
If you wish io recollect any pariicular er
rand or business, just button a few stinging
nellies up in your breeches next your skin, or
rub a little cowiich between your fingors, or
depoaite a grain of dirt in your eye, or slick
a wafer on the end of your uoao, and you
will be sure to. recollect' what ou wish. -
The good people of the lown of H: .
Pa., wero thrown into commotion on Wi
hill between the town and the creek.
arms were immediately procured, nrd
half nn hour the whole three were kill,
1!o Housewives. f
Recent experiments in more than onp'
in this city, says the Delaware GnziM
establu-hed that the plant known totiutaj,
the Pologonurn punciatum, commoii';- f
water pepper or smart weed, ami wl." t
be found in great abundance alon ,
roads, lanes and barn yards, is an Hfre
certain destroyer of the bed-biu. It ,s
exercise ihe same poisonous efl'ect or.
A strong decoction is made ofiheln-r
places infested with the insect are t
washed therewith. The plant may ,i
much advantage, be strewn about tla r,
Elderberry leaves, laid upon the bin-;-.,,
cupboard, will also drive away mac!,,,
ants iu a verv short time.
The following from the Portland 1
will "pass muster"
At a country muster, after an order w,
to "return ramrods," one of ihe sold:. r
from the line, and was ofiTuIl split, "ij
bawled the commanding oflker, where
going?" "Down to Squire Muggim to .
the ramrod that I borrowed of him at v
me."
.Worse than the TcrolhacSie.
A Dutchman, iu proceeding to a puce
whence he heard the cries of distress, J.
ered one of his neighbors lying under a a
wall which had fallen upon him, and fra
his legs, 'Veil den, neighbor Yaitthr.,
vat ish de matter vid you?' lVa! vy .
my condition vid all dese pig stones upn .
and poth mine legs proko oil" close py ,
poddy.' 'Mine Col,' said Honie, 'ish j.
you hollowed so like de tivil, I ilnm-li. j .
was got the toothache.'
Bustles.
A friend of ours look home on Sr "
night one of the long water melons which r
in the Jerseys, intending to have it for hro
day desert. Dinner time came, and He c i .
find the melon. He asked, his wife i? .
knew where it was. She made no re;!y.
instantly turned pale as deaih. The afili
ate husband thinking she was ill and alu
faint, cut open her dress behind for the p. - -of
loosening her corset, when, to his br
and astonishment, out dropped the water n
She was wearing it for a bustle! AI'jjvj "1
Solomon Battchman, the young nml r
has been sentenced by Judge Baldwin '
years imprisonment in the Eastern Peiu:c: .
Fire at Hamburg. A Hamburg paper r
lions that 60ine days ago, when the rubble--cleared
away in some places, for the purp.'
commencing the erection of new house,
flames hurst forth on several points, al;v .
nearly five months had elapsed since the -fire.
Review of the Markets.
Philadelphia, November 5, 1-!-FLOUR
AND MEAL. Superfine F
has declined to $4,25 per bbl. but the tra
lions for shipment have not been large, err
that price. Some choice brands brought S4-.
Tho receipts are now increasing, but the
mand is quite moderate, both for shipment :
city consumption. Rye Flour Xoimri
S3',37 per bbl. Corn Meal Sales blv
$2,50 each, which is a decline of 12 1-2 c.
GRAIN. Wheat is comin" to market
IreelyflnU prices, owing to the decline t . u
are a trifle lower than last week; sales c!
ern red at from 73 lo 81 cents per bus!.'
inferior to good quality; Penna. at SOtni?-'
and a prime lot at 93 cents. To-day we,
87 a 90 cents as the range for goeJ I
wheat. Rve A sale of Southern at 47 c
Corn Sales of round yellow at 52, fiat vs..
at 48 a 50, and white at 45 a 46 cents, cms ;
at the lowest rates, which is a decline. A
3C00 bushels of inferior to good Virginia c "
was sold at 38 a 45. Oats Sales at 22 a .
cents for good Southern. Supplr equal io '
demand.
PROVISIONS.There is not much in,
for beef or pork, and the business seasua
now over. Mess Beef is held, at $7,50 ar
prime at $6 a $6,25 per bbl. Salesof hams a:
7 a 8, sides and shoulders at 5 a 5 1-2 cer
per lb. Western Lard we ouote at 7 1-2 cen
and butter at 7 1-2 a 9 cenls per lb. accord.:;'
to the packages.
CATTLE MARKET. Beeves STS f- -ed,
of which 3b0 were Virginia; (570 so'J ':
$3 a $4,50 per 100 lbs., and about 165 re
taken to New York. Cows and Calves -
brought in, and sales made at $6 a $12 for T k
Cows; $ 12 a $22 for Springers, and SIS a S-
each for Milch Cows, with some extra at 5
a $35 each. Hogs 370 were offered, ana -disposed
of at $4 a $5 per 100 lbs. Sheep
2250 offered, and 1800 sold at $1 a $3 cu
as in quality. Sat. Cour
Tako notice, that 1 have applied m
Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, ol Mon
roe county, for the benefit of the Insolvent Lan
of this Commonwealth, and that the said J"JeS
havo appointed
Tuesdav the 1 3th dau of December next,
mo and my creditors, in tho Court House, m ' 18
Borough of Stroudsburg, in said county, w'',e;,!
and whore you may attend if vou see proper
JOHN DEW m,
November 9, 1842,