remained as though hermetically sealed; when Mr. Braid took from his pocket a wooden ruler, and drew the end of it gently over the upper eyelids of both eyes, when the spell was broken, and the sense of sight restored with perfect ease. These experiments fully demonstrated that the phenomena was perfectly independent of animal magnetism, as in no one instance was there the least approach to personal contact or any manipulation. Having thus convinced the audience that sleep could be produced without pressure of the thumbs or waving of the hands, as employed by Monsieur Lafontaine, Mr. Braid proceeded to explain the rationale of his discovery. The artificial mode of producing sleep is to fatigue the rectus and levator muscle of the eye, which is effected by a continuously strained and intent gaze at an object viewed under an acute angle. Under such circumstances the irritability of those muscles becomes exhausted, as well as the irritability of the optic nerve, giddiness causes a mist to rise up before the eye, and sleep ensues. Congestion is induce in the eyes, and carried from them to the optic and muscular nerves of the eye; and owing to their proximity to the origin of the nerves of respiration and circulation, affect them through sympathy, and enfeeble the action of the heart and lungs. The heart thus acting feebly, is unable to propel the blood with sufficient force to the extremities, and hence their coldness. The blood consequently is accumulated in the region of the heart, and it is thus stimulated; and in order to remove the inordinate load, it is compelled to increase the frequency of its contractions, in order to compensate for the feebleness of its efforts. The brain, head, and face now become congested in consequence, and varied phenomena resulting from irregularity in the circulation of that important organ, the brain, follow. The inability to raise the upper eyelid Mr. Braid accounts for on the principle of temporary paralysis of the levator muscles, owing to excessive and long-continuod exertion at the commencement of the opera'ion.-[Liverpool Chronicle.] PARENTAL EXAMPLE. EXAMPLE is a living lesson. The lite speaks. Every action has a tongue. Words are but articulated breath. Deeds are the fac-similes of soul; they proclaim what is within. The child notices the life. It should be in harmony with goodness. Keen is the vision of youth; every mask is transparent. If a word is thrown into one balance, a deed is thrown into the other. Nothing is more important than that parents should be consistent. A sincere word is never lost. But advice, counter to example, is always suspected. Both cannot be true; one is false. Example is like statuary. It is sculptured into form. It is reality. The eye dwells upon it; the memory recalls it; the imagination broods over it, I's influence enters the soul. Parental example becomes incorporated with the child's understanding. Ho cannot forget it if he would. If it is good, it blesses. If it is bad, it tyrannizes. The parent may die; his example cannot. Let life, then, be an unblemished picture, a consistent whole-Rev. R C Waterson's Thoughts on Moral and Spiritual Culture. News from the Churches. Ramsey's Creek, Pike county, Mo, February 16, 1842 This is now the third week that I have been absent from home, and from my little children, on a winter's campaign. The last place I was at, Louisiana, a small town on the Missouri river, we took thirty subjects from Satan and translated them into the kingdom of God's beloved Son. There was great joy in this village when we left for this place. This number added to our former numbers, makes upwards of three hundred and thirty persons in less than one year, within the circumference of my operationg; besides our labors in Illinois last fall in Jacksonville. Ail this has been accomplished through great and manifold tribulations and personal sacrifices. From observation and conversation I find that Atheism and Infidelity are increasing most alarmingly. Either Atheism or Christianity is true-there is no middle ground-it is either Aristotleism, Atheism, or the Book. The veil between Deism and Atheism is very thin-the transi. tion is short and easy. The armies are marshalling and approaching-they are coming to close quarters May we all be ready for the battle. Yours in the hope of victory, J CREATH, Jr. Claysville, Harrison county, Kentucky, December 28, 1841. I have just returned from a five days' excursion in Mason county with brother John Callerman. We were at Sardisville. This is a Methodist neighborhood, and we were much opposed by its citizens; but notwithstanding their efforts we gained six. I have bren preaching almost day and night since the first Lord's day in June last, in which time I have baptized 143 persons, 74 of them in the bou ds of the Kententown church. I will also inform you of the progress of the glorious cause in this place and vicinity through the labors of brethren Holton, Pinkerton, and Rice. There is a church constituted here of about 50 members, 45 of which were added by immersion; and strange to tell, as long as this place has been settled, there never has been a church here of any order before. The most of the members live in this place, and are cur best citizens. The Lord be praised for his goodness! S. V. LEE. Cool Spring, Kentucky, February 10, 1842. Since last April we have had about 100 added to our congregation-about 20 from the Baptists, 8 or 10 from the Methodists, 2 from the Cumberland Presbyterians, and the rest from the world. We have had the labors of brothers A. Kendrick, J. T Johnson, and GW Elley. Brother Elley is our evangelist: the brethren engaged him last September to labor in the counties of Warren, Logan, and Simpson for one year, and give him eight hundred dollars. Last year was a happy year indeed. The prejudice of the sects has given way more than I expected it would in twenty years. A church was constituted in December last of 55 members, ten miles south of me, near Big Warrior River. We have not as yet been able to effect much in Bowling Green, but we are still trying. The cause of truth is gaining in all this section of country. Our meeting house here is nearly completed. WILLIAM FORCE. Florida, Missouri, February 2, 1812. Since my last we have gained 24, and the churches are beginning to obey the Lord in his ordinances, which is the best intelligence I can write you. The churches at Paris and Santa Fee have become organized, and meet every first day, and are waiking in the fear of the lord, and I think I will be able this year to stimulate all the churches to act-ns did those whom the Apostles taught. HENRY THOMAS. Euclid, Ohio, January 7, 1842. I have spent the year past in Euron and Loraine counties. I have been alone the whole time, and have had to sustain the opposition of many sectarian preachers, who, with a united voice, cry, Take care of that man- he is preaching heresy-(the gospel in its native simplicity and beauty) Notwithstanding this opposition I have immersed some 35 persons, and formed two congregations, having had a number of accessions from the Baptists and Methodists. W. O'CONNER. Audrain County, Missouri, December 14, 1841. I have just read the November number of the Harbinger, and in the notice of the state meeting of this state, on page 528, there is a mistake I wish corrected Instead of "Loutre, Audrain county, 2; Elder G. Jackman”-it should have been Liberty meeting house, Audrain county, 18; added the past year, 3; Elder William Douglass. There is also a congregation a few miles from me, numbering 10; added the past year, 1; making in all, 28. G. JACKMAN Bowling Green, Kentucky, December 10, 1841. Brother Dr. Ford and myself have had a meeting eight miles above this, and gained 21 additions. They have since, with others, to the number of about 34, been organized into a congregation, with good prospects ahead The Saturday before the 4th Lord's day in November past I brought together a small congregation of disciples as a church, in Russelville, to the number of 8. Since that time we have had 4 additions-1 immer. sion and 3 from the Baptists: your friend, sister Edwards, among the number, her son having been previously immersed, being also with us The opposition at that point is strong and violent, but it will all amount to nothing in staying the onward march of truth. The materials are all of the best order for moral worth, and we hope to move on well. The second day of this month we began with others, a meeting at Hopkinsville. We had a pleasant communion with many good brothers and sisters, and made 30 very valuable additions to the congregation, many of whom ought to exert much influence in the cause. During the progress of the meeting we were much aided and refreshed by the arrival and acquaintance with our good brother Jefferson Jones, from the Western Reserve, Ohio, and brother John D. Ferguson, of Virginia, who intend spending the winter in that region. May the Lord greatly aid them in the good work. The total number received since October has been about 60, and since the first of Sep. tember about 140. Among that number we have had 23 from the Baptists, and about 5 from other ranks. I am travelling almost constantly, and preaching at least twenty days out of every mouth We trust in the coming spring and summer to see much done here for the cause, the Lord being with us. G. W. ELLEY. Georgetown, Kentucky, February 19, 1842. I have just returned from a trip to May's Lick and Minerva, where I labored for 19 days Brother Gano was with me at May's Lick the greater part of the time, where we gained 24 additions. Amongst these were 6 Baptis's and 1 Methodist. I then went and labored at Minerva 7 days, and gained 8 additions, making in all 32. I have seen 71 added to the good cause since 1842 set in. The sects tremble and shut their doors; but there are some noble spirits amongst them, like the Bereans of old, who will hear and examine for themselves. Brethren J. Smith and J Rogers were here in my absence, and gained 9 additions, making 31 additions here within the last three months. May the Lord bless you in your labors of love! J. T. JOHNSON. Cincinnati, Ohio, March 2, 1842. Within the last month we have kept up a continuous meeting, and have had an addi. tion by immersion of 60 persons, brother Ricketts having been in attendance part of the time. The work is still progressing. JAMES CHALLEN. March 1, 1842. At a visit of two days to Dutch Fork Church, Washington county, Pa., by brother Porter Thomas, of New York, nineteen persons were immersed. We have to defer, till next month, various communications from the churches, and from individuals. A. C. 04111 ATTAINMENT OF KNOWLEDGE. Dr. OLINTHUS GREGORY says, "With a few exceptions, (so few, indeed, that they need scarcely to be taken into a practical estimate,) any person may learn any thing upon which he sets his heart. To insure success, he has simply so to discipline his mind as to check its vagrancies, to cure it of its constant proneness to be doing two or more things at a time, and to compel it to direct its combined energies simultaneously to a single object, and thus to do one thing at once. This I consider as one of the most difficult, but one of the most useful lessons that a young man can learn." A REFLECTION. Ir you meet with one very vain or very ambitious, do not envy him; but think thus to yourself:-My fine fellow; the grave will soon be your bed-chamber-the earth your pillow-corruption your father and the worm your mother and your sister." WEIGHTY WORDS OF LUTHER. VOICE OF EXPERIENCE-SUBTLETY OF ERROR, &c. "I FEAR much that the Universities will be found great gates leading down to hell, unless they take diligent care to explain the Holy Scriptures, and to engrave them in the hearts of our youth. I would not advise any one to place his child where the Holy Scriptures are not regarded as the rule of life. Every institution where God's word is not diligently studied, must become corrupt." Weighty words, which governments, fathers, and the learned in all ages would do well to consider.”—D'Aubigne's Reformation, vol. ii. p. 116. THE MECHANIC. THE following beautiful article is from "The Carpenter of Rouen:" "The mechanic, sir, is God's nebleman. What have mechanics not done? Have they not opened the secret chambers of the mighty deep, and extracted its treasures and made the raging billows their highway, on which they ride as on a tame steed? Are not the elements of fire and water chained to the crank, and at the mechanic's bidding compelled to turn it? Have not mechanics opened the bowels of the earth, and made the products contribute to their wants? The forked lightning is their plaything, and they ride triumphantly on the wings of the mighty winds. To the wise they are the floodgates of knowledge, and kings and queens are decorated with their handy works. He who made the Universe was a great mechanic." BETHANY COLLEGE. It OUR main building, called the COLLEGE PROPER, is fast progressing towards comple. tion. Plasterers are now at work, and most of the recitation rooms are once coated. will be ready for use about the first of April. Soon as we enter it our comfort, as it respects room, will be much increased, and a larger number of Students can be accom. modated. Those whose subscriptions fall due in the second instalment, not yet called upon for the first, will please embrace the earliest and most direct opportunities of remitling to us, as our liabilities now demand fidelity to all engagements on the part of those who desire that we should meet public expectation and redeem pledges resting upon the good faith of the friends and patrons of Bethany College. The Virginia and Kentucky Banks, and the specie paying Banks of Ohio, are at present current here; North and South Carolina and Louisiana will do; Pennsylvania, New York, and the New England Banks, good at home, are good here; Alabama and Tennessee are at a considerable discount; but Indiana scrip and Illinois Banks are greatly under par. A C. A NEW AND BEAUTIFUL MAP. MAP of the countries mentioned in the Sacred Scriptures and in the Greek and Roman Classics, showing at one view the ancient and modern boundaries and names, edited by Rev. John M'Arthur, A M., Professor of Grecian Literature in the Miami University, drawn and engraved by H. & R T. Anderson, Ohio, A. D. 1840; published by H, Ander. son, St. Clairsville, O. As a specimen of the arts of drawing and engraving, this Map is very creditable to the West. But as a help to the study of ancient geography and history, it is really a valuable acquisition. It is well adapted to Sunday schools, public schools, and colleges, as well as private families. From a hasty, though somewhat particular examination of it, we have found it generally very accurate, and recommend it to those desirous of improving in sacred and classical history, as a very useful auxiliary A. C. We desire more readers. The patrons and agents of the Harbinger can, by z pittle exertion, greatly extend our usefulness. A new Prospectus for this purpose has been sent to our Agents Please make an effort. A. O. HYGIEA FEMALE ATHENEUM. THE sixth session of this Institution has commenced. The site is most eligible-on the highlands, 7 miles north of Cincinnati, on the Mount Pleasant Turnpike-as healthfuba spot as there is on this continent. Teachers. The Principal is aided by two ladies-one of whom was educated in the normal schools of Old England, and the other in the same description of institutions in New England. There is always a teacher to every eight pupils. The latter are limited to twenty-four. Studies-A full course of English and French Literature; the Elements of the AnGient Languages; the most enlarged course of Natural Science, experimentally illustrated by the aid of apparatus; Vocal and Instrumental Music; Embroidery, Drawing, Painting, &c. &c. Charges. For Board, Fuel in sleeping rooms, Washing, Tuition in English and Scientific course, during a session of five months, 75.00 12 00 5 00 D. S. BURNET, Principal. "CHILDREN, COME TO PRAYER." "O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before our Maker. The following beautiful lines were published in the Union Annual, under the head of "The Family Altar." Come to the place of prayer! Parents and children, come and kneel before Him whose alone your life and being are. Come to the place of prayer! Ye band of loving hearts: O come and raise, To Him who blessed you with a lot so fair! Come in the morning hour! Who hath raised you from the dream of night? Come at the close of day! Ere weary nature sinks in gentle rest; Come, and let your sins be here confessed; Come, and for his protecting mercy pray.. Has sorrow's withering blight Your dearest hopes in desolation faid, And the once cheerful home in gloom array'd? Yet pray, for He can turn the gloom to light. Has sickness entered in Your peaceful mansion? Then let praver ascend Come to the place of prayer! At morn, at night-in gladness or in grief, Surround the throne of grace; there seek relief, So in the world above Parents and children may meet at last, When this your weary pilgrimage is past, To mingle their joyful notes of love. |