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Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-04-28

AToNEMENT.

Reuiecof an essay read iathe ministerial
conference In the DaapiLle Baptist As
soeiation, and Pn5lisked IN che Vermont
Telegraph and the Neso Hampshire
Baptist Register, ouer the signature of
M on. The follOUiag question -
WAS the atonemeRt made and com
Plsted IN the deatAo Of Christr" > :. il
Mr. EDITOR Amid the din Of s.new
measures and the spirit Of innovation,
thafcause many an honest hearted man to
look around with fear and much trem
bling, we are happy to find those who de
clare their determination to stand, or fall
beside the standard Of irrefragable and mn
mutable Bible truth. This IS indeed on,
Characteristic Of the present age. Sys
TENS q philosophy that have stood tn
test Of many dark periods. are now can
vassed with scrutiny and fearlessness in
dicatlve Of intellectual and moral strength
originality and fortitude. Hypothcsi
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-04-28

COMMUNION WITH CHRIsT-There is
serenity of mind produced by habitual
communion with Christ, which both clears
from the mind all membranes and in
fuses into it a healthful vigor. The Instance
ofproFessor Francke, Of the University Of
Halle, in Germany, is striking proof OF
this. While he has immortalized his
name as philanthropist, he has scarcely
less so as scholar. Being asked by a
friend how he maintained such constant
peace Of mind amid so much study and re.
sponsible labor in his benevolent enter
prizes. he replied. "By stirring up my
mind hundred times a day. Wherever
! am, whatever do, say blessed Jesus
have | truly share in thy redemption
Are my sins forgiven ? Am l guided b,
THY SplritG Thine ! am. Wash me a
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-04-28

N.# ~. tAa EW Ao AefoR's pas'
BIRTHDAY "REMINISCENCES

BIRTHDAY "REMINISCENCES.
when in the g,ddy paths of youth strayed,
And fancy's pencil scenes Of bliss portrayed,
heard ahead no stormy tempest roar,
saw no gathering cloud around me lower
Hope Auttered in my b. east with beauteous wing,
And In my ear did soothing syrens sing;
Health danced IN every wave, and thoughtlessly
In laughing mirth sang the hours away.
n curious the mountains top to scale,
Or fancy led me to the humble vale,
To WEAKNESS unknown, unknown to care.
bounded gaiIy on the mountain air
Time, with its handmade Disappointment. came.
And wrote upon my brow their whitening name;
They in my thoughtIess path their offspring flung,
Despair, regret, remorse, hores sere and gone.
In deep dependency my spirit turned
And viewed the past Of life, the future Spurned!
Life, which TO me on beauteous once had seemed,
Now to my eye with hOrrid sPeetrss CLEANED.
saw monster, which till then unseen.
Was lurking in my heart--its name was sin;
A serpent poisonous, fend-like form,
Raging within my breast helIsh storm;
which like mountains weight my spirit bowed
And Sinai in my ear its threatnings poured;
The awful glittering sword Of vengeance dread,
Hung pendant Ger my self-devoted head!
All, whittier then to fee no human power
Could aid my soul in that terrific hour
That hour Of wrath--of God Almighty'S frown,
And justice crying. "Cut the cumberer down"
I'D heard Of Jesus, but knew him not:
heard that sinners had an advocate;
Add yet my guilty, sin-poliuted soul
Sighted his love, and spuTned at bis control.
But o! the wondrous grace Of that blest hour.
When Jesus. by his own almighty power.
Took from my eyes the scales Of unbeliei,
And melted my proud heart in humble grief!
He spoke, and never mortal spoke like him;
Twas sweeter than the voice Of ssraPhim;
Come, weary, heavy laden sinner, come
Come 10 my bOsOm--in my heart there's room.
Rest Tor Thy wounded spirit thou shalt find;
For am meek, and Of lowly mind,
Come, learn Of me, and prove with new delight,
My yoke Is easy and my burden light"
With haste ran, and PROSTATE at his feet,
In humble love grasped the Infinite;
AndOh, the glory Of that blessed hour
'Twasfullot life and hope. Of peace and power.
The rest my weary spirit long had sought,
And wept and mourned because found il not,
found in Jesus; on his peaceful breast
Ny .mid, trembling soul leaned for rest.
- -
Ilove thee, Jesus, Is thou knowest we'll!
How much 1 love thee ] can never tell!
The chiefcst thou among ten thousand art
The priceless pearl, bound closest to my heart
How long shaIl from Thy bIsst presence stay
ohwhen shah /, dear Saviour. % 10 thee,
rknow that 10 the resurrection nom
linen in thine embrace shall Be- upboms.
~ PitisSord. April. 1885 G.1
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-04-28

that the time has not arrived for him to en-
ter upon the work for the Providence of
God will surely prepare the way before
him whom he has selected to labor in his
vineyard. But if the above mentioned
three marks are found to concur in the APP
plicant, the church authorities do not hest
tate to authorize him to preach and thus
his convictions concerning the path Of du-
ty are confirmed; and in after life, the fruit
of his labor tends to strengthen and estab-
lish him in the work.-Wm,. Phillips, in
". G. AIDE.
A Precious THoUaHT.What can
be so consoling to the heartof feeble man
as the thought that his Master cares for
him, and will save him from the cruel
tyranny of his sins Hours ofdesponden-
cy and gloom often cast their shadows
over the Christians mind but when the
sweet impression revsits his soul that his
dear Redeener cares for him. it is. SUM-
shine with his heart. What pen can re-
veal the preciousness of the thoughts of
Almighty love, that steal into the soul
with all their balmy fragrance! In the
silent hours of night when creation slum-
bers around, one Christian on his bed,
whose soul is throbbing under the mex
pressibIe pulsations of Heavenly love, feels
more happiness than all created worlds
can bestow. He lies on bed ofspices.-
Images of beauty and glory cluster thick
ly into his entranced soul His thoughts
respond to the promptings of the celestial
ones, who, for ought we know, may be
waving their dewy. wings around his pill
low.
Oh, one hour spent thus, is "worth q
whole eternity of bondage" to the pleas
, urcs of sense! Memory will go back
with unbeatable sweetness 70 such ar
hour, and the soul will ycarn for it again
with immortal DESIRE 10 believe that
the pure, interchangeable and omnipoent
heart of our Almighty Savior thinks kind,
| ly Of us-and that the prompting of his
Spirit applies to US, Notwithstanding ou1
sins and wretchedncss some precious
promise Of his vord-,his, this is worth
living for. For this may we gladly suf
fer and toll on through the trials of power
ty and mental anxiety and struggle. Be
b.esscdness like this, ours. Be this pre-
cious thought our inheritance here-ar
earnest Of that perpetual sunshine of thu
soul which cheers the inhabitants of thu
upper world.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-04-28

in yapors to the clouds before it descended
from them to the earth in that refreshing
shower. A man who once takes up the
serious use of prayer will soon find him
self obliged to abstain from such diver
sions, occupations, and societies, as he can
not reasonably desire that God will bless
to him.-B.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-04-28

PRAYER-What ascends up in prayer
descends to us again in blessings 1t is
like. the rain which just now fell, and
which had been drawn up from the ground
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-04-28

gain and again, strengthen me, &c. &C.
BY this Constant converse with Jesus
have enjoyed serenity of mind, and a set
tied peace in my soul =
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-04-28

A SENSIBLE Observation-Disclosures, said
a child, my Sunday-school teacher tells
me that this world is only place in which
God lets us live little while, that we may
prepare for better world. But mother,
1 do not see any body preparing to go into
the country--aunt Eliza is preparing to
come here. But do not see any one
preparing to go to heaven. If every body
wants to 60 there, aOAy don't they try to
get ready !-JuUe"iIe Miscellany.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-03-15

On the whole, it would appear that slave
ry is quite as dear to the African Queen as
to the Southern Governor--that she is as
unwilling as he is, to have SlareS instructed
that she is as much attached to old GUS
toms, as he is-and that she has as much
spulk, and is as ready to enact and execute
sanguinary laws as he is. Where then as
The difference ? Surely these distinguished
personages must be nearly related, and
worthy coadjutors in the support of slave
ry. And who can say, that it would not
be an act of charity for the Colonization
Society to send the Hotsp,u of Carolina to
the hot African Hen Mt Madagascar?
ANTI-SLAVERY.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-03-15

PRoMIsEs. How many disappointments
and what n prolific source of uneasiness
would he avoided, were we more cautious
in regard TO making promises. We should
act us wisely in this matter as in all others,
and always look as far ahead as possible,
that we may make good our word at all
times. 1t has been said the best way is to
make no promises, aud then there will be
no trouble at all. But so think not. Let
us make as few as possible and be very
careful to fulfil them.
1t is necessary in order TO be helpers of
each other, to promise assistance and sup
port if needed, to our fellow men. Let the
evil be cured by our becoming determined
nt all events, to verify all the promises wo
make. Let no one say-'l WILL without
counting the cost, aud then his word will
seldom, if ever be violated. BY so doing,
we shall render our own condition, and
that of others more pleasant and useful,
Reader Judge, Barre Gaz,
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-03-15
For the State Journal.
GOV. M'DUFFIE AND THE QUEEN OF
MADAGASCAR.
Hhcre is the difference ?

MIR. Editor:
When look at the decree of the Queen
of Madagascar against her Christian sub
iects, as reported in the Vermont Chroni-
Gle, Nov. Goth 1885; and compare it with
Governor MDuf1ie's famous speech against
aboltionists, addressed to the Legislature
of South Carolina, am led to ask, Where
is the difference ? The African Queen is
highly incensed that old and long establish
ed customs should be changed by the in
PRODUCTION of the gospel and the Governor
ofSouth Carolina appears no less incensed
any innovations on the long established
customs of the shareholders. The Queen
breathes out fire and slaughter and threat
ems vengeance, and so does the honorable
Governor. The heather Queen issued her
solemn protest against Christianity, forbid
ding under the most fearful penalties, all
measures for its promotion; and the chris
tian Governor says respecting aboitlonists,
II is my deliberate opinion that the lars Of
every community should punish this species
of interference BY DEATH, WITHOUT BENZ
FIT OF CLERGY, regarding The authors qf Il
as the enemies Of the human race" One OF
the evils, offensive to the African Queen,
was "alIo,oing their SldreS TO learn to read,
Carolinian Governor. Where then is the
difference ? In one respect there is diff
ference. No violence was offered to the
Christian Missionaries. Being Foreigners
they were allowed 10 practice their own
forms Of worship. Would this have been
the case had any abolitionist who was 4
foreigner, been wholly in the power OF Nj
M'Duffie?
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-03-15

powerful nation on the earth, for her rights
her liberties, her independence, yes, for her
very existence. Then it seemed almost as
if she would be crushed by the giant
strength other antagonst-as fin the nigh
ty contest in which she was engaged, des-
poiled of her power, robbed of her honor,
trampled in the dust, she would be whelm-
ed in its earthquake ruin. Then she need
ed and she had the mind, the might, the
strength of her patriotic sons. Then were
the interests of the country to be sustained
by supporting its administration. Then, if
ever, he deserted his country who refused
to sustain its President--then, if ever, he
was recreant to the principles of true
patriotism, who opposed himself to the eff
forts and the acts of the constituted author
tiles.
And where, then, in that time of doubt,
and difficulty and danger, did find Martin
Fan Buren,? Does history speak truth
If so, Martin Van Buren, was side by side
with those, who were denounced as enc
mics of their country acting cordially, IN
.Guentidlly and powerfully ,cih the FEDERAL
lists IN opposing the election Of JAMES
MADISON Yes l found that Martin
Van Buren, was the very soul of the peace
party in New York, its acknowledged head
and leader, strenuous and indefatigabe in
his exertons to PROSTATE the national nd
ministration and TO paralize the strength
and unnerve the arms of those who were
gloriously battling, on the sea and on the
land, for their country And what claims
has this man to democracy? Such a desig
nation but i'll applies to such a man.
And where, then, did find WILLIAM
HENRY HARRISON? In the tented
field, Commander-in-C Chief of the North
Western Army, by the appointment of Mr.
Madison, possessing his and the whole peo-
pies unbounded aud never-misplaced con-
fidence, winning for himself unfading lau-
rels rearing in battle and spreading in
victory his country's untarnished and glori-
Gus hummer. lie Jras fcr .la country, his
whole country and nothing but his country:
for her in his tolls his efforts, his sacrifices,
and had Providence so willed it, in his
death. Is this man democrat? Answer
me, democrats of Vermont.
Which then, of these two candidates, as
democrat, can |, ought to support? |
will away with federalism / will have
nothing to do with it; will support it in
the person of no man. ! will be consistent
with myself, with my principles, and will
sustain them. History tells me Gen. HAIR
RIsoN, when names meant something, was a
democrat; and, if my old fathers distinction
was true one, Martin Van Buren, was a
tederalist. Martin Van Buren,, then, cannot
get the vote Of
SON OF AN OLD DEMOCRAT.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-03-15
WHOLE NO. 920.
From The National b,telligenc@.

The Frederick Herald Of Saturday LAST
contains the annexed letter from General
Harrison, accepting the nomination of tho
Maryland Convention. The Herald states,
on the authority, we presume, of the Presi-
dent of the Convention, that the delay, in
receiving the reply was oecasioned exclu-
siyely by an impression, at first entertained
lance ofthe nomination was not looked for.
The letter will be equally admired for the
modesty and excellence of its sentiments
and the Just propriety of its style.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-03-15
Immense Meeting i'm Chic!

A State Convention, numbering about
TWELVE HUNDRED DELEGATES
WINS held ut Columbus ,(the seat OF Coy
ernmcnt of Ohio on the Odd ut HAIR
RISON was unanimously can
ddate for the Presidency GRANGER
WAS nominated for Vice President, in com
mittee, by GA for Changer, II for Tyler
The nomination was then carried in COM
,nittee with but one dissenting voice. The
report of the committee was received and
adopted unanimously by the Convention
The great West is on the move, See
further particulars inside.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-03-15
A Voice from Ontario!

The original Antimasons of Western
New York have taken the field with a spirit
worthy of themselves. The following adj
dress, adopted at an overwhelming meeting
lately held in Ontario County, will be read
with interest. 1t embraces succint but
comprehensive sketch of the character and
public career of Gen. Harrison:
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-09-27

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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-09-27

Wiling 10 iav down their H,cs With their hrsyo
leader wh, now turned ~ she frantic N,res-c,is
ard said. ,eo1. lovely l.fv ,rs.t remain below or
mako spcc1y e,rbi from tins dismal seot which
must hecomc--mv crave Ply II were for 50
much ipnnrr~rc .rl I've 20 pr,i.b ,,,h one 40 a.
h-a...4p ri .tt-,. &C.
''f'''''' w hN'.ftI ''.' "i'f tlAN Wv" iNt
saves nm and H'e, were n'l Tor tf'e were no
sacrifice.
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rausc oi virtue were worthy monument az brass.
They bed now spro,l the url c,cu 10 the stair
.,,,, ,,l.,tcr y li .s..,5.l Sea, as l;s too.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-09-27
isCeli q nv r..
SHIP BYRON-TuE lCEBERGS.
FRRILous ESQ UNTrR WITH Az ICEBERG SEAR THE
BANRs OF NEwruUNDLAND.

On tic 30,h June last the snip Byron left Liy
erpool, Tor New York heavily laden with iron, salt,
&c. aud having on boand, in passengers and crew.
10 or 100 souls. On the morning Of the 3D. Aug.
80 days out in lat. Al deg. 22m. lon. Is deg. SON.
i..,,. a rcvur &c CURED which be ellaccd
from memory It was the watch o. the first mate,
a man Of great fidelity, but being ndisposed his
place was taken by another. An unusual degree
OF levitt aud thoughtess security among the pas
sengers had given place to sleep. Aud all was
still save the tread of the watch on deck, or the
occasional toll ofthe bell 10 warn crafts # near
OF our approach: bot We had more need 10 be
warned ourselves than to give warning to others
Of approaching danger. About O'Clock 4. NJ.
a hurried step awoke the writer of this sketch
and the rapid wsperlng of some created u suspicion
tha, all was not right. Springiug from his berth,
he asked one Of the men near the cabin door, what
was the matter. 1--WE are in the midst Of ice"
said he "will you inform the captain and mate q
The captain was It's anty upon deck he ran
forward 10 look out In moment the vessel, 90
ing at the rate OF five knots, struck : if against a
solid rock. 1t was an Island Of Ice # lifted It's
head above the water more than one hundred feet,
and leaned over us II ready to OIL, down upon us.
The word was given to Pot up the hclm,nnd back
Tie sale. A. the sailors we're hHstCl.ug 20 obey
the latter ordei-as the terrified passengers were
rushing on deck and looking up at the rmmouse,
oycihsneiug, freezing mass the snip struck again
with increased force. Oh what Q shock .--Crasl'
-Cush it seemed as If the masts were falling
one after another on the deck. The second nate
catered thc cabin, and cappag VIOLENTLY his hands
| together, exclaimed, "My God our bows are
stove ir--Wefe oii gone 90 An awiul death up
Peared now inevitable. 10 this moment OF general
panic, the commanding officer gave orders TO clear
! Away the boat. Then while ice knife was beng
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-09-27

I.ups suEpIpAx Knowles. Being aware Of The
desi,n of the numerous friends Of this distinguished
dramaiist-(lha WHOM. no professional person that
has visited this country has deserves, more sin-
one-) hoar at all iimes. res pcciWg his wei
fare and circumstances Wc Will avail ourselves OF
the advantages Of some private letters to the edit
ors of this paper, to say that 10 has been very un
settled since his return to Eng aEd, owing chiefly
to his not having entered into an arrangement wIlh
either e the patent theatres nor have bis proVn-
cial stecuatous turned out as well as he hat
night to expect. Il II strange and yet experience
shows Us that II is common-that man ocknoV-
edged among his contemporaries to stand OF ihe
head or a noble branch of literature, and whose
productions have made the hearts of thousands VI.
brate wherever the EngIsh language Is spoken 1t
is strange We rcpeat that suct a man should pass
along almost as unnoticod and unsupported by his
Countryman rs II be we're the merest tyrO ~ hls
art In the letter before Ms, Knowles says, u am
almost determined b. return to my old trndc ui
teaching elocu'ion ~ honest, warm hearted Gia5-
gow"- where he has ever found glorious cXccP-
ton 10 The complaint which we have made above.
He poc5 ou further 10 coy 81 have not written a
Inc IN thc vay of compositions barring The cum-
mencem. uf q ucU drama. Oi tine uvltiuons 81
my many Auirrl GA coTcspondenis mosl KIND, I"
come aud see you ai sgaiu, would most gladly
avail nytCi n could but Tea; Nisll 10 america
and sag It with heart pang--is very distant.
That ] shall see that dear country Of national dig
MT, once again al least. bsfre ! bid goodbye for
that g,cit country Of ALL is ny most sincere wish
ana present intention: BIT impeuous circumslnn-
ces. apprchond Ulj reader be- realization remote.
IL CONCLUDING b. Iticr Mr. knowles alIudcs TO o
publication made ia the country respecting hl' PR
vate dcaor,n.ent while in Ph4dephio aud Of
which be Gays all hs correspondents recommend
bin to take notice. "As my friends are satisfied.
| am sa.i-fcd, because they knnw they are quite
a. Jealous of NY character az myself am--ahd'
perhaps, more 30; for where | am satisfied NTH
facts am perhaps, too huic sud,ous OF appear
auces." lie o&pf,s-r-, ga mparsioned language
h,, feelings toaafIs America ans for the kudnc-s,
cortia,ity and courtesy bee experienced at thetr
banI4. END mentions tbe oeucut e'rn 20 al tDn
F4ik iLca'fe 90 glowing strain OF hoar' ie.t g"t
u4Ie. Poer Kn3vir- there IS NOT man brealh-
log nofc worthy respect as 40 author aud aHec-
4 tiun az man