William Kelso, George Pattison, jr. Cor. Secretary-W. L. Helfenstein, Rec. Secretary-George Fleming. in the Canton of Bern, and possesses, about four miles from the city, an hereditary estate, sufficiently large for one of his station, in that frugal country, though trifling indeed, if compared with the great things he has effected by the judicious disposition of it. Fond of study, and particular Treasurer-William Shrom. Managers-J. H. Agnew, Henry Doty, Wm. Fleming, Jas. Hamilton, Esq. J. S. Kerr, J. R. Lockerman,ly attached to agricultu al pursuits, Thos. M'Cullough, H. A. Pattison, J. S. Smith, Paris Spohn. On motion, RESOLVED-That the Treasurer's books be at all times open for inspection. he early in life devoted himself to the praise-worthy objects of improving his estate, by his own industry, and of making this occupation subservient also to the improvement of the poor in his neighborhood. His plans now in full action astonishes all, who visit Hofwyl. The distinguish The Board of Managers is not yet entire. It is intended when a greater number of subscribers in the country is procured, to supply the present va-ing excellence of Mr. Fellenberg's cancies. GEORGE FLEMING, Recording Secretary. Those subscribers who have not yet paid the advance money required by the constitution, are requested to call on the treasurer, Mr. Shrom, at the Carlisle Bank, and discharge the same. The amount is 37 1-2 cents. A meeting of the Managers of the "Young For the Miscellany. with useful labor. operations consists in his economizing his resources: his farm consists of about 220 acres, which he has improved with great success, and continues to cultivate himself. It is here the number of between 300 and this may poor children are employed, to the be said to be the branch to which all the others are more or less subordinate, and with which they have all some connection. The other branches are an Academy for the sons of wealthier persons: an Agricultural Institute, connected with a small experimental farm: and a manufactory of farming machinery and implements. The AcadExtract from the Edinburg Review, No. 61 emy consists of 50 or 60 pupils, chief--188 Mr. Fellenberg's Estbalishment at ly of patrician families, several GerHofwyl, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, of a man Princes and young nobles of that school of industry Selected from Mr. Brougham's (member of Parliament of nation among them. These boys are Great Britain) account of this institution, taught every branch of useful learndelivered before the Education Committee ing. In teaching the sciences, considAt a time, when, men's minds are erable aid is derived from the method turned towards the great question, of Pestalozzi, which consists in exerconnected with the character and sup-cising the reasoning faculties more port of the poor, with universal educa than is done by the ordinary plan of tion, and the poor laws, there is noth-instinction, and in making the process ing more natural, that the first intima-much less a matter of rote. Carpention of Mr. Fellenberg's plans, should try and gardening are added; as means powerfully interest the thinking part of filling up the hours of relaxation. of the community.-He is the head of The character, the temper, and the a most respectable patrician family habits of the young people, are the paramount objects of the superintend The These extracts which serve to shew SUMMARY. G. ance exercised over them, but so as the practicability of the plan will be never to oppress or annoy. continued. methods of preserving this watchful attention, and, at the same time, leaving the pupils free from a sense of restraint, are among those Sunday School Union of N. Y.processes, which no description can sufficiently From the report, read at the semirepresent. The great principle seems annual meeting of this society, it apto be an appeal to the well known pears, that of 51 schools embracing force of habit, and a judicious varia-the Union, "49 were stated to contain 3,140 learners under the care of 504 Superintendents, Teachers, &c." The schools are said to be in a prosperous situation. tion of their pursuits and studies, united with a never-failing gentleness and serenity of temper in the instructors and guardian. The pupils eat at Mr. Fellenberg's table, which is United Foreign Missionary Society. plentiful yet simple; they are all treat- The Board of Managers of this socied in precisely the same manner, ety, have added since the appearance whatever be their rank. The agri- of the Register for September, two cultural Institution consists of about Missionary stations to those already twenty young men more advanced in under their care. A Superintendent years, who have constant access to (the Rev. Wm. M. Ferry,) has been the whole of the farm establishment, appointed to the one situated at Macas well as to the experimental part kinaw, in the territory of Michighan. of about nine acres attached to this Other teachers and Missionaries will part of the establishment. They are be sent, should the measure succeed, instructed in the book-learning also and meet the approbation of the Chrisof the subject, and of the arts and tian community. The other station, sciences, immediately connected with is one formerly supported by an auxit, and assist in the improvements of iliary society (the Northern Missionmachinery. The manufactory of ma-ary society) situate at Fort Graciat, chinery and implements consists of Michigan territory. two branches; one of common hus- The Rev. Drs. Milledoler and bandry tools, as well as of those im-Spring, having been appointed, in Juproved at Wofwyl; the other intend-ly, a committee to visit the stations at ed to carry on improvements in this essential article. The former furnishes a profit, which defrays the expenses of the latter; for it not only sup plies the farm, but leaves a surplus of machinery and tools for sale. The pupils of the Academy are instructed in the handicraft arts. Those of the Agricultural Institution in those immediately connected with that branch, An accession of nine Indian Chiland the other class in trades of black-dren have recently been made to the smith and wheelright, which may in school at Harmony. after life afford them a support.Those boys that are taken into this establishment from the lower grades of life are bound to remain, until they arrive at the age of twenty-one years. Tuscarora, Seneca and Cataraugus, commenced their journey about the 10th or 12th of Aug, and returned to N. York on the 23d Sept. They collected during their tour,-Dr. Spring $463 94 and Dr. Milledoler $313 || 32-to the funds of the Board.--Other contributions to the Board for the month of Sept. amount to $188. Presbytery of New Castle.--The "free conversation on the state of religion," which took place, during the sitting of this body, we learn, was very encouraging to the friends of 206 Obituaries. Zion. "In some of the congregations, revivals, which commenced near two years ago, still continue; and during the year, large accessions had been made to the visible church." COMMUNICATED. OBITUARIES DIED.-On Thursday evening es tober 2d, in Carlisle, Mrs. ANN MAHON, in the 47th year of her age. While the character of this most estimable lady can be duly appreciated by those only, who most intimately knew her, all who were acquaint Liberallity. The ladies of Faggs Manor Congregation, (of N. Castle presbytery) have forwarded $20 to constitute their pastor a life member of the Piladelphia Education society.ed with her, were always ready to Juggernaut. It is stated in a Cal-bear the warmest attestation to the cutta paper, that during the last festival of Juggernaut so few pilgrims were present, they were unable to drag the Car. The Brahmins called in other aid, but no devotee could be persuaded to sacrifice himself to the Idol. They talk of removing the Roht to a more central situation. Death of the Pope.-Pope Pius VII, died at Rome on the morning of the 20th of August. The body of the Pope, according to custom, will lie in state, nine days, in an illuminated chapel. Arrangements are making for the first formal rites observed at the election of a Pope. rare assemblage of virtues which charmed with the warmth of affection adorned it. Her relations were which rendered her, at all times, a beloved member of their circle. Her neighbors and friends ever greeted the cheerful and social visitor. Kind and generous, and sympathetic, the poor found her charity, prompt and abundant; the afflicted, her attentions unwearied and soothing. She "wept with those that wept, and rejoiced with those that rejoiced." No one ever doubted her sincerity, or suspected hypocrisy, who had seen the tear of commisseration on her cheek, or the smile of fellowship on her lip. Jefferson College. The annual The "tender charities" of life, of Commencement of this institution was daughter, sister, wife and mother, she held on the 24th of Sept. 11 young felt with ardor, and performed their men delivered Orations and debates, duties with the utmost fidelity. Earon all of whom, the degree of A. B. ly piety fortified a mind originally was conferred; also on J. M'Bean, firm, and enabled her to bear "the Ohio, William Raum, Shippensburg, thousand ills that flesh is heir to" with Pa., and Robert Rutherford, Ohio, uncommon fortitude and resignation. members of the same class. "The Piety was indeed, the greatest or honorary degree of A. B., was con-nament of her character. It was steaferred on Robert Dilworth, Beaverdy, fervent and serene-it was the county, Pa." The degree of A. M. was conferred on Moses Allen, alumnus of this college; also, on Rev. Robert M. Laird, Rev. Andrew O. Patterson, and Rev. William Nesbet, alumni of Washington College. || consequence of a living faith in the blessed Redeemer. The faith of the gospel of Jesus Christ she early in life professed; and while through a life of usefulness, she "adorned the doctrine of her God and Saviour," she in its last hours, rejoiced in Him, with "a The exercises were solemn and joy unspeakable," and with a "hope, affecting, rather than of a humerous full of immortality." She had built or amusing nature. It is said that the this glorious hope upon the "Rock of prospects of the institution exceeds the Ages," from which neither the storms expectations of friends and patrons.of adversity nor the flattering pham toms of earthly prosperity had moved While we contemplate the death it. The beams of the sun of right-of this valuable friend, we should eousness had shone upon her path consider it a solemn admonition of through the word and "brightened her life, and prepare us for that awful passage to the heavens." moment. But a few days since, we saw the departed, lively and cheerful, in the intercourse with her friends, and assiduous in the discharge of her domestic and religious duties: now, death has cast the sable veil over her existence, and left us to mourn the loss of one so beloved. Indefatigable in all charitable exercises, she was the pioneer of all female religious and benevolent institutions-her sympathy was extended to all in distress, and her ambition devoted to relieve:--Emphatically, she dried the orphan's tears and soothed the widow's cares. "There she now wears a starry crown, And triumphs in Almighty grace, There, with the armies of the skies Jains in her glorious leader's praise!” DIED-At St. Augustine, E. Florida, Dr. W. M'COSKRY, formerly of Carlisle, aged 28 years, wanting two days. He had been attacked with the Billious fever, and was on the ecovery, when a stroke of apoplexy deprived him of his life. Thus has fallen in the morning of life, a stout and amiable youth. His natural urbanity and generosity of disposition, with the simple undisguised affection which characterised his intercourse with his friends, endeared him to all his acquaintances. He had succeeded to Her manners and deportment were his brother's post as resident physi- uniformly easy and graceful;--she cian and had been appointed president united that happy versatility, always of the Board of health. His public to diffiuse a pleasing delight to all services and private practice had around her, excite the attention, and gained for him many friends, and all secure the attachment of all who that the world can desire for its vo- knew her to which may be added taries he was rapidly obtaining. But "the pliancy of her address, would there is a power superior to the world amuse the gay and instruct the illiterwhich spares neither age nor sex. It ate, entertain the learned, and delight was his sad lot soon to follow a belov- the grave and pious." ed and much lamented brother, whose graves have been both watered by the tears of strangers, and whose early removal has made a breach in the circle of their family and friends, which years will not close. Departed this life, on Wednesday afternoon, the 8th inst. Mrs. MARY SNYDER, Cosort of the late Governor Snyder, aged 55 years. Death, however awful in his visitations, has in this instance severely afflicted us. By this dispensation of Divine Providence, society has been bereaved of one of its fairest ornaments and most valuable members, and her relatives of a most endeared and affectionate sister. In her death, we can only estimate her worth; tho' years may pass, time can ne'er erase her virtues, they will continue to live endeared to all to the latest periods of memory; the societies at which she was head, will receive a destitute orphan will lose a kind severe repulse in her operations-the guardian, the poor their benefactress, and the distressed widow her best friend. Death, to her, had no terrors; she sustained her disease with the most. christian fortitude and resignation, confidently reposing on the faith in ber Saviour for the atonement of her transgressions. She is now no more; and while we pay the last tribute to her memory, and consign her remaine illness. Agents. afterwards an Associate Judge for little less than thirty years. --Lately, at Bedford, Capt. WM. H. LITTLEJOHN, of Carlisle. -On Thursday night the 23d ult. Mrs. MARY GETTYS LINN, relict of the late Rev. John Linn, of Perry Co., aged about 70 years. At his residence in Tyrone township, on Wednesday the 1st inst Mr. WILLIAM M'CLURE, in the 63d year of his age. Julius has been received, and was unavoid ably crowded out, but will appear in our next. On the 25th of July, original subscribers, who had paid their advance subscriptions, were indebted another dollar; and who had not paid any thing, we e in arrears two dollars. The demise of this gentleman, although sudden was not entirely unexpected his health having been on the decline for some time. For more than twenty years he had been an inhabitant of this borough, and was once chosen High Sheriff of this county: the duties of which station he discharged in a manner, credita-those ble to himself, and satisfactory to his fellow-citizens. In private life, he was much esteemed for his amiable and social qualities, which will cause his death to be sincerely lamented. His remains were yesterday interred in the German Lutheran Church-David Fullerton Esq. of Greencastle, Yard of this place. Fr. Repos. -On Monday last at his residence Gen. THOMAS BUCHANAN. On Saturday last at his residence in Newton township WILLIAM KILGORE, at an advanced age. Agents and individual subscribers are requested to exert themselves in procuring and forwarding all subscription money in their vicinity when due. We know this would be considerably to the advantage of subscribers and very much to ours. AGENTS. is authorised to act as Agent, and receive all monies due this office. Mr. Hugh Cowan, of Mercersburg, is authorised to act as Agent, and receive all monies due this office. Mr. James Laughlin Newville. Mr. Samuel Blood, Chambersburg. inst.John Hersh, jr. Esq. Gettysburg. Thomas Goforth, Esq. Lisburn. Mr. Henry Bell, Westchester, Pa. Rev. J. S. Woods, Lewistown, Rev. J. Keller, W. Duffield, P. M. -On Wednesday the 2d of a billious fever, Mrs. MARGARET HENDERSON, Consort of Mr. James Henderson of Cumberland co. in the 62d year of her age. McConnelsb'rg Fannetsburg On Wednesday evening the 25th ult. at his residence in Hun-Michael Stoner, Esq. Waynesburg, terstown, Adams county, the Hon. C. Anderson, Esq. WILLIM SCOTT, one of the Associate Mr. Paul Geddes. Judges of that county in the 87th Samuel Linn, Esq. Landisburg. year of his age. He was for many Mr. Wm. Smiley, Dougless Mills, years a Justice of the Peace, and Mr. Rodgers, Shippensburg. |