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Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-07-21

The aggregate amount of apprepria-
tons made by the acts passed during the
late session of Congress is about thirty
five millions of dollars Of this amount
it is curious to see the very large proper
ton made for objects connected with our
Indian relations. For carrying into ef
feet treaties for suppressing hostlIites
with the Indian tribes, exclusive of the
expenses ofthe Army proper, the amount
appropriated is more than thirteen million
and a half of dollars. The appropriations
for the Army amount to four millions of
dollars for the Navy, to six millions and
a quarter for Qualifications, to nearly three
millions; for harbors, to over one million ;
for the Cumberland road, six hundred
thousand dollars besides three millions
of dollars for the Civil List
Notwithstanding this enormous amount
; Of appropriations, there IS no doubt tina,
: the surplus in the Treasury on the lst Of
January next, subject to distribution I'M
der the late act of Congress will exceed
twenty millions of dollars.-Nat. Int
. Bv the new act organizing the post-ot
y fee department, all postmasters who's
: salaries exceed one thousand dollars, ar
n nominated by the president and confirmed
d bv the senate In the nomination made a
h the last session, the name of Mr. Gouver
5, neur, late Postmaster of this city, was lei
IS out, and J. J. Coddington nominated il
g. his stead. Mr. Gouverneur has distin
j. guished himself by the most perfect ina
t tention to the duties of his pl lace and ha
S. it not been for the industry and capacity {
IS Mr. Bates, who was "viceroy over him,
and who kept the affairs of the office
&c admirable order, the city would have be-
he wretc hedlv served. A general gratifc;
IN ton is expressed at the present change
N. Y En-. Post.
6. The opening of the railroad from New
ne ark to New-Brunswick took place c
ks "Wednesday with appropriate ceremonie
e. The cars went through in an hour al
H. thirty minutes. The only link which r
&c mains to be supplied in the chain of ra
Al road communication fromthis city to Pm
lih adelphia, is the distance between Ne
b. Brunswick and Trenton. When this
art done Philadelphia and NewYork W
to be within FIVE hours Of each other, and
100 is calculated that the whole distance
lay tween New Y ork and Washington, m
om be regularly accomplished in thrte
hours equaIling in speed the ACHE
ments os first rate horse express.-J0
art of Commerce
ca -
r. al The Rev S Mallory, Of Norwich,
ner, been appointed secretary ofthe New-E
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-07-21

The Evangelical Magazine Of Hart
ford, Conn. is discontinued; the publIca
ton Of the Watchman, a weekly paper a
the same place, and with the same gener
al object in view. supereedes the necess't!
ofthe Magazine.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-07-21
WEEKLY RECEIPTS.

DIED,
In thus town, Mr. Prince Soper, aged II.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-07-21

Joseph Buonaparts has left the United
States for England
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-07-21
WANTED,

Brandon, July 20; 1886.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-12-06
ROMAN CATHOLIC CEREMONIES.
Euract Of letter from an american lady
dated, ROME. July 6, 1886.

Ertract efa letter from an american lady
dated, ROME. July 6, 1886.
We have been fortunate in being at Rome
Just at this time. The 29th of June is St.
Peters day, one of the principal festivals OF
the Catholic Church. At 9 p. NJ. the 2Sth,
there was grand mass in the church of ST.
Peters. We welt early, and secured a
good situation for seeing the whole cerc-
monv. \ little chapel in front of the high
altar. called the "sacra confessione," was
beautifully decorated with flowers, and illu.
minated with more than one hundred lamps.
There were, besides. vast number Of cam
dies; many of them were in candesticas
thai looked like pure gold, and were six
feet in height. You have heard Of the IA
nous bronze statue of St. Peter, in this
church, the great toe Of which the faithful
are accustomed to kiss This statue was
u conspicuous object during the festival.
A magnificent scarlet mantle, wrought with
gold, was thrown around it. and fastened in
frol.t by large ornament, thlckly set with
precious stones. On the head was gold
tiara, gli:tering with diamonds and other
precious stones; it was, in truth, such an
one as an emperor might be proud to wear
on his coronation day. On one OF the I'm
gers was an mmense y large diamond ring !
We had sufficient time to notice these OBJ
jects before the Pope, with his train, arri-
we'd. At length the trumpet, with other in
strments Of martial music, proclaimed his
approach. All eyes were turned to the
front Of the church. First, came COM
pany of military, composed of the first no.
bity fthe Roman States,armed, and wear.
ing a splendid uniform: then the 'Pope's
Swiss guard, in their picturesque dresses.
Then followed the Cardinals, in their scar.
let robes and white mitres; the canons,
bishops, priests, &c. all clad in their robes
ofstate. At length his Holiness appears,
seated in his chair Of state, and borne by
twelve men! Two men walk directly be-
hind him, each bearing large fan, compo-
sed Of ostrich feathers, anI mounted on
long poles. He is carried in this manner
to his seat at the farther end Of the church,
which, YOU must rccollcct, is 900 feet long.
There he is seated on kind of throne. and
all the ccclesiastics come forward, and pay
their homage to him. The cardinals kiss
cd his hand, the caHons knelt before him,
while the inferior order of prics;s knelt and
kissed his slipper. Then followed mass,
aud as soon as it was concluded the train
left the chnrch in the same order they had
entered. Wherever the Pope passed the
Pcon'n knrl' h"tnrn h;n
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-12-06

most noble and important work, upon the
success of which, depend, in a great meas
ure, the glory of the Sunday School insti-
tuition, and the future triumph Of the Chris.
ian cause. Let this work be brought to
its consummation. and the funeral dirge of
ntidcly, and the absurditics of catholicism,
will soon be heard.
B: The furnishing of scamen and boat
men on our canals, rivers and lakes, with
the Scriptures.
+ The supply ofenigran;s from foreign
countries.
5. The supply of the blind.
6. Advancing funds for publishing trans
lations Of the Scriptures in foreign coun-
tries.
Finally, The supply Of every family OF
our race with a copy Of the Holy Scrip
| lures.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-12-06

aflectionate, yielding disposition, that love in
all their words and actions, which would be
so delightful to behold, and would contribute
so much to their own happiness, rs well as
the happiness Of 1he parents. We long to
see this state of things, when every Chris
tian family will become family of love and
bedicncc when the development: Of the
sweet scnsibihics OF youth will be consider
ed an important part OF education; tor while
we would by all means enlighten the under
standing, and enlarge all the intellectual
powers, we would never omit TO unfold the
amiable qualities of which the tender mind
is susceptible But for want of this 'care,
and the frequent eNhortations Of parents on
the subject, we are constrained 70 say, that
we arc often gricvcd and wounded to hear
many of our youth address their kind and
atiIciionatc mothers, and other dignlticd ma
irons, ladies eminent for picty and expert
cncc, with precisely the same forwardness,
and destution Of all respect, which they
cyIncc towards those Of their own age and
habits. Parents, ii is feared, yield too much
in these instances, thinking it lmmatcrIa,
until the language of the young gradually
Jctcriorafcs into that dangerous familiarity
which lessers the sacred character Of pa
rental authority, annihilates all the sweet
sympathics of that mos endearing connex-
ion, and prepares the way for remoter evils.
FiDELIA.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-12-06
ANCIENT CAVERN IN OHIO.

On the Ohio, about twenty miles below
the mouth Of the Wabash, is cavern, in
which are found many hicroglyphics and
representations of such deliberations as
would induce the belief, that their authors
were indeed, comparatively refined and civ
lzed.
tits cave in a rock. or ledge Of the
mountain, which presents itself to view a
little above the water of the river, when in a
flood, and is situated close to the bank. In
the carly settlement of Ohio, this cave be-
came possessed by a party of Kentuckians,
called "Wilson's Gang" Wilson in the
first place brought his family to this cave,
fitted it up as spacious dwelling, and pla.
ced signpost on the water side, on which
are these words, "Wilson's Liquor Vault
and House of Entertainment" The nov.
city ofsuch tavern induced almost all the
boats descending TO the river, to call for re-
feshments. Attracted by these circumstan.
ces several idle characters took up their
abode at this cave, after which, it continually
resounded with the shouts of the licentious,
the clamor of the riotous, and the blasphemy
Of gamblers. Out Of such customers, VIII.
son found no difficulty in forming band,
with whom he formed the plan of murder
ing the crews of every boat that stopped a.
this tavern, and of sending the boat manned
by some of his own party 10 New-Orleans,
and there sell their cargoes for cash, which
was conveyed by land, through Tennessee
and Kentucky; the party returning with it
being instructed to murder and rob on all
good occasions on the road.
Afier lapse Of time, the merchants of
the upper country began to be alarmed, on
finding their property made no returns, and
their people never coming back. Several
families and respectable men, who had gone
down the river, were never heard of, and the
losses became so frequent, that 1t raised
cry Of individual distress, and general dis
may. This naturally led to inquiry: and
laro: rowor'> worc offered for -" djS"or.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-12-06
From the Christian IntelligeRcer.
1CORfiRueG.'
HEAVENLY PATHS.


Serious SeJfenquiries for Erery Morning.
1. Was God in my thoughts at lying
down and rising up! and were the thoughts
of Him. sweet and precious TO my soul?'
=. " In what frame is my heart this MORN
ing! Do ! admire the goodness of God, in
the last nights sleep, and for adding more
lime to my life? And am heartily thank.
full"
8. Scan | really commit myself and all
my affairs to God this day, to be guided BY
his counsel. projected and provided for by
his care, and to be entirely and cheerfuliy at
his disposal?"
4. "Am resolved to speak for God and
his glory? And in the strength of Christ,
will neither be afraid, ashamed, nor weary
Of well-doing!"
s. Sam a child of God, and heir of
glory; or slave to sin, and a child Of the
devil? If am Gods child, should | not
wear the garments of righteousness? If an
heir OF Heaven, should not cast off'the rags
Of corruption, and take heed of defiling my
self with sin? Should not do more than
others?"
3. wv no is the greatest dcceiver? Ifmy
heart should l not be jealous and watchful
over 1t! If In soul concerns, should | not
venture the loss of all, rather than lose nv
precious. nevcr-dyng soulr'
I. "Who are my most ir1placable, pow.
ertul, and soul destroying enemies, but the
world, the flesh, and the devil? And should
not acath and be sober. 50 as neither to
idolIze the first, pampcr the second, or listen
to the third"
s. "Who is or can be, my best friend,
but God! And should not fear His dis
pleasure more than death, desire his favor
more than life, and through all this day. love,
honour and obey Him."
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-12-06

EXTRAcT.-Fcw men suspect, perhaps
no man comprehcnds, the extent of the sup
ports given by religion to every virtue
No man perhaps is aware, how much our
moral and social sentiments are fed from
this fountain; how powerIess conscience
would become without the belief Of God;
how p2:alyz2d would be human benevolence;
how the whole social fabric would quake.
and wi.h what a fearful crash it would sink ill.,
20 hopeless ruin, were the ideas ola supreme
ocing, of accountability, and of future life,
to be erased from every mind. Once let
men thoroughly believe that they are the
work and support Of chance: that no supe-
rior intelligence concerns itself with human
alIiiirs, shat all their Improvements perish
forever at death; that the weak have no
guardian and the infrm no avenger;-that
there is nc recompense for sacrifices to up
rightncss and the public good; that an oath
is unhcard in heaven,-secrct crimes
have no witness but the perpetrator; that
human existence has no purpose, and hu-
man virtue no upfailing friend,-that this
brief life is every thing to us, and death is
total, everlasting cxiinction,-once let them
thoroughly abandon religion, and who can
coaccivc or describe the extent Of the desc
laion which would follow!
We hope, perhaps, that human law and
human sympathy will hold society together.
AS reasonable might we believe, that were
the sun qucnchcd in the heavens, our torches
could illuminate, and our fires quicken and
fertizc creation. What is there in human
nature to awake respect and tenderness, if
man is the unprotected insect of the day!
and what is more, if Atheism be true!-
Erase all thought and fear Of God, from
community, and selishness and sensuaIity
would absolve the whole man.-AppetIte
knowing no restraint, and poverty and suf-
Ering having no soace or hope, would tram
pie in scorn on the restraint OF human laws.
Virtue, du:y, principle, would be Knocked
and spurned as unmeaning sounds. A
sordid self-interest wou!d supplant every
other feeling, and man would become, in
fact, what the theory of Atheism declares
him to be, u companion for brutes.
Claiming.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-12-06

I PRIZES TO EIRTUEs.-Among the list ot
persons to whom were recently decreed the
Monlhyou prizes Of the French Academy
for virtuous actions. the following cases ore
mentioned. Claudinc Teille received a
medal of one thousand francs value. This
woman has devoted her whole life, all her
time, all her property, to primary instruc.
ton. without any other recompense than
the pleasure Of teaching little shepherds to
read. These children arc fed and taught,
and now, though grown decrepit, leaning
on two crutches, spinning at her distaff, she
still continues her noble and modest bus-
ness. Jeanne Pasele also received medal
of thousand francs value. This woman
during twenty years, was the nurse of her
father, and was compelled every time he
took nourishment, to force open with her
feeble hands his mouth, which was convu.-
sivcIy pressed together, from whence tor.
rent of blood flowed, and in the effort her
own fingers were lacerated and finally be-
came entirely mutilatcd.
Another prize Of smaller value was de-
creed to the widow Anconin, the daughter
ola sea captain, and whose husband had
been master Of a coasting vessel.-.She,
without any fortune, by her own labor alone,
had supported, nursed, and assisted for fiji
teen years, six children of sister and the
husband of that sister, who had fallen into
dccrepitude. The two first prizes Of four
thousand francs each belonged of right to
Lawrence Queter, fisherman of Donia,
who at fifteen years of age had already sa-
vei the lives of twenty nine persons, and
to Louisa Renee Manard, a young lady born
rich and destined TO life of ease and plea.
sure, who had chosen charity as her only
plcasure---this was her vocation, her hope
and her reward. At the age of nineteen,
when one is so hapryin living for happiness,
or for the hope of gaining it. she thought
only of others, and fed at that time two hun.
dred families. Nicholas Plege received
Prize oftwo thousand francs. This man
was by trade rope dancer, and used the
agility he had learned in his profession in
striding over burning joints and shaking
rafters, and running from danger to danger
to save men wherever there were men 10 be
saved.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-12-06
From the Maine Wesleyan Journal.
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY.

We have expressed. We believe, more
than once, our appreciation Of the steps ia.
ken by our last General Conference in re-
commencing the dissolution ofthe Bible So.
ciety connected with our own Church; and
we presume this was done with the intention
Of sustaining the American Bible Society
1t is viewed in this light, we are happy to
see, by the Oneida Conference. From a
report ofhat Conference we extract the fol.
lowing, furnished at our own hands with
commentary remarks by TIC New York
Spectator.
at is well known to this conference that
the general conference at its late session re.
commended to the officers OF the Bible So
ciety of the Methodist Episcopal church the
dissolution ofthat institution. The board has
adopted the recommendation, and the socie-
ty is accordingly dissolved. Il is equally
well known, the general conference, while
it advised the dissolution Of our dcnomina-
tional association, did not recommend any
course for the future action OF or church. -
Your committee cannot bu regret that
the general conference did not g.:'e some
specific directions 10 our church Oh this sub
ject; but. since they are not permitted 10
enjoy the advantage and safety Of the faith
erIy counses of that body, on subject in
volving the highest and hottest interest of
the church Of God, they respectfully, but
diflidently, recommend to the consideration
and adoption of this conference. the follow
Ing, as the course which they deem impor.
tant to be pursued by our ministry and mem
bArship in relation to that noble institution.
They advise
l. That all our ministers and members
Immediately unite with the country and
town associations; and act in hearty and vi.
gorous concert with them in carrying for.
ward their plans for circulating the holy
Scriptures.
2. That our churches be open TO the
regular agents Of the American Bible So
ciety, and that they be invited to lecture and
take up collections in our congregations.
3. That meeting for the promotion of
increased interest in the Bible cause, be held
at each succeeding session Of this confer
encc.
Your committee will conclude this ex.
tended view of the subject committed 10
their consideration, by calling your attcn-
ton, and through you the attention of our
people. to a few of the more prominent OBJ
jects which are now receiving the attention
and vigorous support Of the American BIZ
bic Society.-As,
l. The re-supply Of the destitute fami-
2. The furnishing of a Bible or New
Testament TO every child in the L. States.
who can read, and is under Is years of
n@". Ii"Is :. IN "v"rv nr:H. "t' i;rH!..
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-12-06

8. "Wherc is the greatest vanity and
vcxation, but in the world! And should |
not live above ii? 1t is not Goodness the
greatest gain! And should not make it
NY chief business"
10. "What is my heavenly work. but TO
rnM Il race. fcht, Strirc, and rreStle? And
can | 90 al this wi:hoGt care, diligence,
and watcIiulucs>!"
II. "Whosc eyes will be upon me all
this day TO observe my head and heart my
lip and life, bu; His, who is The Judge OF at
the earth! And dare sin in his presence,
and ailiont him 10 his lacc!"
-. "IfI should spend this day in vanity
idleness, and sin, will it not be sorrowful at
night! If lspend it holly and Prcti'aby,
shall not pray with greater confidence
lie down more peacefully, and have tie tcS-
hmony for my rcjoiria"''
l3. How would | have this day appear at
M!day fJudgaenH Oug|ltnotmy thong hts,
words. and actions TO be such nor as shall
Acn wish them TO have been"
II. "EIow may this day, order my Sc
cular business with most wisdom and pru-
dcnce, integrity. and upriyhmcss, and for
real advantagc!'
l5. "Am now fit 10 draw nigh to God
in prayer; and can | scca: first, and as my
chief concern, the kingdom Of God, anil his
rightcOWsneSS?'
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-12-06

Enraged Bees.-On Tuesday, says the
Alexander Gazette, the bees in a gentle.
mans garden became enraged at the near
approach to their hives of horses and carts.
which were backed up for the purpose of
unloading wood they sailed out at once
and attacked with vigor the horses and
drivers. In few minutes the drivers were
put to flight, but the horses not being able
to disengage themselves, had to bear the
brunt TO the onset as they best could, and
that was feebly indeed. One of the poor
animals was sung so severely that he ac-
tually died in a short time, and the other
was rescued by the servants wrappmgthem-
selves in blankets and going with determin-
alton to his assistance.-This accomplish
ed,all hands, we believe, precipita:ely retired
from the vengeance OF the winged warriors.
The bees, finding that their enemies had
"ingloriously {" fed" from The field of battle,
resolved "to carry the war into Africa"
Mastering their forces they invoded the vii
lage, scattering themselves abroad, singing
pigs. dogs and cows, and chasing men,
women and children. They absolutely
held entire possession of the enemies terri
tories for some time, driving off several
pedlars who attempted TO cross the stone
bridge with their wagons the approach Of
night put an end to the contest.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-12-06

When we left the church the illumna-
ton had commenced. More than four
thousand wax lights were shedding their
united lustre over the vast cdiice. The
lofty dome, and even the cross which rises
above it. seemed bedecked with gliucring
stars. The spacious area in front of the
church was filled with hundreds Of carria-
ges; We entered ours and sat with the mul-
titude, enjoying the brilliant spectacle, till
nine O'Clock. Precisely as the clock struck
nine, the whole scene changed, as if by
magic. Thousands Of lighted tlambeaux
took the places Of the pale wax lights, and
the whole editice seemed one blaze of fire.
never saw any thing SO brilliant, or so
much like cnchantment. The next day,
very nearly the same scene was repeated
in the church, and in the evening there was
grand display of fireworks.
What will you say when | tell you that
we had. yesterday, the honor being intro.
duccd to his Holiness Gregory XVI. 1t
is even so. We were presented, in CON-
panv with some others of our countrymen,
by Signor Cicognani, the American Consul
at this place. The Pope received US very
graciously. He was dressed with simplici.
1y; hismanner is gentle and unos'entatious,
yet sufficiently dignified. The Consul, be-
ing an Italian, and, of course, Catholic,
knet as he approached him; but this is
! not expected Of Protes.ants. His Holiness
is little over 76 years of age, but is quite
active, and, from his temperate habits, may
probably live many years yet.
sDr. Andrew Combe, of Edinburg, in his val.
liable essay on the " Physiology of Digestion"
when treating of the effect of constant attrtion
upon bodies, says, "The same effect is forcibly,
though rather ludicrouslv, exemplified in the
great toe of the bronze statue Of st. Peter at
Rome, which, in the course of centuries, has
been worn down to less than half its original
size, by the successive kisses Of the faithful
p. Is.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-12-06
From the Adrocate of Moral Reform.
BEGIN IN SEASON.

May take the lber y TO ask all mothers
to accustom their little families to the res
pectful and affectionatc language which chill
dren owe to their parents and elders, by re-
commenting the constant use of the pleas
ing words, Sir, and madam, dear father. dear
mother, and to cultivate more spiri. OF ten
derness and love among brothers and sisters,
who (hough they may in the main, feel a
natural regard for each othcr,) often grow