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Southern telegraph., 1836-09-27
State Of MissslslapIl Probate, court June

State Of Missssippi Probate, court June
Jetfersonscounty. Term, 1885,
nN application Of r, B. Ricketts,, ad-
ministrator dc boniS non on the. cs-
nto Of Sidney, Shaw, decoased, aud It ap-
pearing to the satisfaction ofthe court, that
the estate of said deceased, Us insolvent and
: insufficient to pay its debts,
II is therefore ordered, that Thomas-A
Cnmpion, John Ducker. John G. James, Jo-
seph Montgomery, and John Payne, be ap-
pointed commissioners to report claims a.
gainst the estate of Sidney Shaw, deceased
a true copy from the minutes,
sN JAS. ]. COLLIER, CLERK.
July |, 1895. 2l-tf
Southern telegraph., 1836-09-27

In addition to the above, the subscriber
has now for sale first-rate ASSORTMENT Of
Sperm Candles, Honey Dew, and Small
Plug Tobacco. Also, one four-horse wagon,
entirely new. J. U. L.
Rodney, March 30, 1886 s-tf
Southern telegraph., 1836-09-27
GEORGE NJ. GRAVES.

n. B. All kinds Of time pieces carefully
repaired and warranted, at the shortest no
tice. G. NJ. g.
Aug.2 25-tf
Southern telegraph., 1836-09-27
DissOWtiOn.

The partnership heretofore existing re.
tSeen the undersigned ,Was this day dissOlv,
ed by mutual conscnk The business viii
hereafter be conducted under the name ant
s.yle Of STUART and SMITH, who stand,
Urged with the settlement of the former
frn. v, M. STUART.
s. A. COCHRAN.
Rodney, July 81, 1898. 24--E
Southern telegraph., 1836-09-27
,TUNT RECEFVED

A ND FOR sale by the undersigned the
IA following Liquors Of superior quality
viz; Cham, Cog, Peach and domestic bran
dy oldRye Whiskey, Madeira, Muscat and
Claret Wines all ofwhich will be sold low
for cash or to punctual customers.
~ vSYy A1r,
Southern telegraph., 1836-09-27
NJ. B. BREWSTER, g. CO.
WHOLESALE DEALERS
aEADy MADE O., 1,cTE=Ec
k91 Nnssn,,s cor,,er Lihcrfn SLN

mN@hA~ aFamn~ - - 2 . naaaaN y
(37 Nassau, coriser Liberty St.) ~
NEW-YORK.
ENNHE above Stock entirely new and as
4 extensive as any in the city, is adap-
ted expressly to the Southern AIarket--and
having been prepared under the inspection
Gentleman Of superior qualifications for
this department., itis believed that Southern
Merchants viii find itsmuch 10 their inter
est to examine this assortment previous TO
purchasing.
July !, 1886. 21-3m
Southern telegraph., 1836-09-27
DAU q s, &c.

~ TVHE SUBSCRIBER has rece
n we'd and offers for sale at the
old stand Of Savage e. Bayly, Con
- the usual credit of ~ MONTHS the
following assortment of FRESH M ED l.
CINES, Drugs, Points, and Fancy Goods
CaIouool hest Amer
Southern telegraph., 1836-09-27
PROSPECTUS
OF THE TMIRD VOLUME OF THE
ParIOF Magazine,

A weekly paper devoted to Literature and the
IN Fine Arts; the Drama the Fashions Talest
Essays; Biographical Sketches; the History of
Woman; harmless Satire: Reviews Of New
Works; &c. &c. and cmbelished with superior
engrayings; fine wood cuts plate Of the Ashionss
and Music.
Southern telegraph., 1836-09-27

y beautiful lot of JEWELRY, consisting
of Gentlcmen's aud Ladies' fine Gold and
Silpcr Watches; Breast Pins; Finger Rings !
&c. &c. Purchasers are invited to cali
and examine them.
KNIGHT & MEDLEY.
Dec. A, 1885. 40
Southern telegraph., 1836-09-27

JUST RECEIVED, 1000 yards KEN
: TUcKY JAMES; 500 do. LIN
sEys-by B. CAMPBELL.
Rodney, Aug 2, 1885. 25-tf
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1836-02-13
LIST OF LET TERS
remaining IN The Posi- OGee at Camden
D,esmber 81 1885. ~

remaining On the f>osf CIBtceg az SCdM1cn
December g 1885. - 80
A-George ". Avery, Mrs. Mary Ar.
legc, Wiicher Abraham. ,tt:;5:ss
B-Ben.nnn Brady, W. G. Barnes,
airs. Harriet Bradsl,aw. L. w. X. Blair,
G. p. Boyd, e.. Brady. ] b. Brady, IL.
Z. Banks; 2; J. Bowen. s, ii Boykin, g; 2;
p. 5. Baeol, II. Brewer, Jon. Biyther,
A. II. .Boykin, X. Buiiard.
&C. l.. Champion. Mrs. Elizabeth
Cunning ham. Jesse Collins, Jas. Conner,
D-slrs. Hannah Dixon, William Da.
nicI, e. l.. Dye, Sanders r. Day, Hn,.
Dsf.e.
miss Eliza Edmons, Rev. Bond En-
glish. 3; Jno. Al. Even. 4. sk
F-LIias Fraser, J. b. Furman.
G.-Mrs. Ann Goodwin, Bryant Cause
Zachariah Guphill,;2.
H-CharIes L. Howard, D. s. Hen.
derson, 2; Jacob Hayden.
J-Jehn Johnson.
k-sylry NJ. kcrshaw, Miss Martha
NJ. kcndrick.
L-Jacob Lucius. Jno. J. Little.
MI. ". "tSIaNSSHu' hsNssS 80
Baly Martin, Samiel Martin, 2: Miss MAR
srcu Martin, J. s. Moure. John MDou-
gle, J. Mum.
P-T w. Pope, N. Parlec. Lewis A.
Perkins. J. Parker.
r. Jackson Reve.
S-Mrs. Elizabeth Sneed, Miss ]. Sum-
mcrs. MALCOLM Stafford, 2;;N. r. Sercren
Jno. p. Smiih.
Thames Thomps n. Jas. Taylor,
~. Turncr, j. Talbot. J. w. Team g.
Ta,um, .; James Teams.
W-Nliss Eliza White. Mrs. Elizabeth
Watkins, Thomas v, M,Ilace, &. Jones VII
Thy, P. II. Williams. YIN. Wilson.
Y-Wm. Young.
Jan. 23-I::3..
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1836-02-13
l;a.SCuLAR.

THE BOARD OF GRAD. OF THE
C,aY uF SEw YORK. respectfully
adcrcss the following ,rculas to the Mer-
chants Vi the United States. who trade
with thus cmy:
You are aware that on tl,c n,sh, Of The 10Th
of December last, all unprecedented Con:!a.
grafton DESTROYED an important potion OF
our CITY between Wall aud Broad s,rrc...
cn,lracih. The store, OF many wealthy and
eucrpri.,us Merchants.
Lcsa an apprehension should ptera, th,'
,h,s loss usa, .cmdcr our merchants II ahlc TO
furnish ill.,. usual .ipaul, and va.icty vi rcr.
cbandlzc heretofore exhibited IN this market.
the Hoasd o! Trade have nuci, saiisia.,on IN
giving The aasurancc ,ta, the Merchants
whose stores ~cto destroyed. have rctnusrd
10 others. aud are prepared from flesh rm!'or-
,s,,on. 10 CONTINUE their business with their
usual assof,meH;s.
The Board oil 'r,sdc therefore deem !, ptv-
pc, 30 si,c this pubic ASSURANCE that none
need postpone their u,ual time OF ,,slirns the
c,,,. confident ,ha, they w,!l find The market
Al well ,upl,cd as usual. aid their oofrcsi''u-
jen,s equall, able to suppl, Their demands.
/. Sy otdc, o( The Beard
HUGH AUClIiNGLOSS. Presidcn..
Iou< Ely. Recording Secretary.
New York. Jan. 10. Ec:,6. .--2@6'.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1836-02-13
FOR SALE.
Taxes, Taxes, Taxes.

Taxes, Taxes, Taxes.
T will attend at she following places and
j. tines Cor the collection Of taxes ior the
year 1885. To wi,:
Liberty Hill, Mooday. 2a,h March. ls}G.
Ella, Rock, Tuesday. 2oth E"
Buffalo. Wedncsda Both g
Lyzeaby's. Thursday. 3!a ''
aEchrock's Mill. Friday. Is, April. F."
Cure,ou's Mill, Saturday, ID :
And at Camden. previous TO, and after
tha, time, until the frs, Of May. when 'hc
books will be closed and double tax ex, u
tiousissued agains, all deiaul,e's.
]. +. BRYANT T. o. Z. o.
Feb. e.-2
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1836-02-13
MAMMOTH SCHEM
Thirty thousand j q, Dol IS / Z
100 Prizes Of 81 600:
Virginia Stale Lottery, ssss; s;

CLASS N 81. ss| s.
For The bench, Of the Petersburg Bcle.3
VIOLENT Mechanic Association. "a, b6s So
drau n at .Alexaniris, IA. SATURDAY. tstsss
227,. IScssffJ;
7 :. CAPIT sss sssss
a3o, 900; 5000: 3 elG g tl;ag
I,uI7 l-a;; IUu OF l ,Cidl; 10 of 500; 21gek
800; 81 NJ :1ssst). dEr dsc.
Tickets only Ten DOL
cer,iscaleof spaekasc at cksis viii eest
Halves and anarssss IN prtpoftou. s.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1836-02-13
.BRILLIA II 8 CHI fsllE
Virginia STATE 4oiias3
Glass

,Forsitis bene6l ,f The Peiers6nrg Beheecss'
len, Mechsn,c Asseciaiioa. "a ihe dirawii sts
AIexsndria. va. Saturday Feb is3 1e3)6
so prizes Of $1,000; IS 900, lo O0 2!
5000; Z, COO; so id: 1000 ~
s.. 100; &c:
Ticke.s only 10 dollars
Certifea,e ef, 4 package of5 ~h9l
Tickets in this Magnificent scheme nss q
be had TOR si20- shares in plsoporsIef SsI3
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1836-02-13
In the Common Pleas,
18th Ioreaa,Lcr, 1888.
MAKTu. 4. MoyE,
Admr'a. Of a. sa'TH. Ca. sa.
rs. 80

WILLIAM llrsnr.
IA HEREAS. WILLIAM HENRY, nho
w Is III the jailo OF Darlington Distrie,, by
virtue Of Wnlos capias ad .sa,isiaciendnm
whereas Martha a Moye, Admr'x OF a
Smith, is Plaintiff, and The said WiHiam
Henry has fi'c,l liis petition and schedule IN
my office for The purpose Of taking tie beae-
f, Of an ACT passed in lhc year Of our Lord
Que thousand seven hundred aud tiils.nine,
commonly called The lnsolscnt Debtor >
Act" Tue ss,d Martha s. Moye, Ad.ni-
.ui.,ra,rix Of 4. Smith, and all e'hrr cred,
.,,s ol The sad WA l'c"ry, ars hereby
Summoned cnher personally OF by their At
.orncy 10 be aud appear al the Court OF Coca
mon P!ca., t" be holden a, Darlington Court
Honsr. ior Darlington District. os' The fo.'rth
Moaday ia March aax., a, which limc The
SAID William Henry Will Gsase said Conr, tot
his discharge according TO tho PROVISIONS o.
The acs a!orrsaid.
INo. u. gRrcE, c. c.r.
CHEEKS Osrics.
Darlington c. n. Pr. Zee So
18th Nor 1885.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1836-02-13
Thy AUTffCRIT III
law or THE Ux1rEp STATES PASSED At
THE TWENTY FOURTH CONGRESS
FIRT SESSION.

IPuBIlc No. l..
AN ACT making an appropriation Tor re-
pressing hos,ilities commenced BY ihs
Seminole Indians.
BE Il aaae.ed Gy tas San.s and House %
Representatives. Of tAe United Stats Of
Ameriea IN Coneress Assemtied. That INC
sum OF one hundred and twenty thousand
dollars be and the same hereby IS aPpro-
priated, out Of any money in the Tteasu'!
ns o,heraisc ,propiatcd, TO dsifay the es'
pcoses attending the suppression OF hos
tilities with the seminole Indians IN FLORIDA
10 Be expended in The manner provided 'o'
n the Act approved January fourteenth,
eighteen hundred and .hiHy-six. "n'''ed
:. Aa Acs making an appropriation io' re
pressing bo.,ili,ies commenced BY lie se'ns'
mole Indians"
JAMES K. POLK.
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
". VAN EUR N.
Vice P.e,;dcp, Of the United S,a,es aud
a-s% Prrsideu, Of the Senate
APrxaxEp, li,h Of January. 1886:
ANDnEW u, ksOA.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1836-02-13
AL 20,
FaInRhlct. OIL Gardening.

Calculated ip TIC sotscIorr. - an""'f TT 1 am
dca aud Tie adjacent country. near Inc s't"e 'aii-
,ui.
4, The above Seed a-~ warranted Shcn'd aey
cnr find them e,hc: w,,r anrt fair r.as. o'hrts
wal - gwen ~ ttc'r place .N"N' ~.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1836-02-13
OBJ ) !! E 9 4 e ] E { 3
Virginia state Lottery

CLASS No.
Fur tic beaeft Of Ire MonoagaE Ae4de.y
To be drawn al Aiezandria, va, Sssnfday
Feb. 90 1886 ss.; s.
- CAPiTALs
Twenly.Fiyes Dollar.
es prizss oil 81 .001 % % tllll; 7Ta,al Q00
g 500; 9, Loco; I.4s55: - of i ,tsO0s
3ses ,tI sf 100; G6 &c $50. &c. kcs
/ Tickets 50 DoIlan Shares In proportion '
Ce.,.lss.i.. q, ) psekagr Of % wholc 1fckttx IN
his splendid scheme ay be bad for a00ss HaaSes
Quarters and Fl shths in proportion.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1836-02-13

.z
RssoEs5. That subscription lists be pre-
pared, and The meeting be requested forth.
ssith to Subscribe horses. equipments and
s.sancy. to be applied 10 the purposes con.
,rnpIated by the second Resolution.
The lists having been prepared, after a
shnrt interval, il was announced. iilai
twenty-,hree horses, nineteen SETS OF
equipments, aud eigh, hundred and fifty
i've dollars had been suhscrihered..
On motion Of TRoAXs SahaoSD, Esq.
al was then
laesoiped. That this meeting now ad-
iourn over to half past ten O'Clock Of
"Wednesday next.
Whereupon ;he ,nee,ins adjourned.
JAAIEsssEiiESNUT. Chairman.
W,LsyAN j. $GsaST. Secretary.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-03-10
S y NJ NJ A r - Deferred

A petition, signed by 1900 individuals,
has been presented to the legislature Of
Massachusetts,, for the incorporation of
bank with capital Of ten millions of dol
lars.
Several merchants in Nev-York have
purchased the building heretofore occu-
pied by the United States Branch Bank, at
$4,000 dollars with view Of offering
it to government for post-ofice
It is said that pork is worth S25 a bar
rel in Chicago, (Ill) and wheat from 50
to SO bushel in Mississippi and Ken
lucky.
Maine Hall, (Bowdoin College build
ing,) was burnt on the morning of the
18th ult
1t is rumored that COL David Crockett
died on his way to the seat of war in Flor
ida.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-03-10

also be put in circulation for signatures in
this city to-day, to be forwarded next week
to our representative in the Assembly, Mr.
Dikeman, the object of which is to obtain
an expression of opinion by the Legisla-
ture as to the expediency Of altering the
naturalization laws. A very interesting
letter, has been received in New York,
from the Native American Association in
Louisiana, setting forth their principles,
and the Aattering prospects Of their rapid
extension.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-03-10
Afternoon.


Resolved, That the cause of Temper
ance demands from all its friends and ad-
vocateS, total abstinence from all intoxi-
eating liquors as beverage.
Whereas, the great object of the tenn
perance reformation is the removal Of
drunkenness, and especially the preserva-
ton of the sober; and whereas the pledge
of abstinence from distilled liquor merely
is found to be insufficient fully to accom-
pEsh that object, and is fraught with Pc
culiar danger to the drunkard therefore,
Resolved, That in the view of this
convention it is very desirable that the
pledge Of all temperance societies should
comprehend abstinence from the use, as a
beverage, Of all intoxicating liquors.
Resolved, That this convention deeply
regret that any of our citizens continue
the traffic in ardent spirits, to the serious
injury Of the morals, good orderand peace
Of community.
Resolved. That the interests Of the cause
of temperance demand the formation Of q
county temperance society on the princi
pie Of total abstinence from all intoxica
ting liquors.
Resolved, That the traffic in ardent spir
it ought to be prohibited by law.
Resolved, That it is the duty of the PEG
pie to memorabilia the legislaturete inter
dict by law the traffic in ardent spirits.
Resolved, That a committee of thre
be raised to draw up a memorial to tn
Legislature, and that it be recommended t
the several town and district temperate
societies, to take measures for procuring
general subscription to such memorial
before the next session Of the Legislature.
i Messrs. Child, Brown and Hough wer
appointed this Communicable Murra
added
II Whereas the females in our land ar
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-03-10
For the Telegraph.
Mr. Editor:

Mr. Editor:
Sir-There are some friends oftruth
in the abstract, in this place; and they pro-
fess greatly to admire its exhibition inthe
sermons delivered by Beiiah Green
Sabbath, 2lst-ult They have only one
objection to the whole, which is this: I'VE
do not like its application to the subject of
Slavery Now if there is any mode of
reasoning by which they can escape such
an application, l own that feel very Gu
rious to be acquainted with a specimen of
it. Ifnot, l shall consider it fair to inter-
pref their objection as follows 1--WE
love the pure and holy truths Of Gods
Word, Lut we do not like to have them
brought to bear upon our duty, especially
to the poor negro slave Our hearts ache
and bleed for misery in the abstract, but
we do not like to have our sylnpathies
called forth in behalf of such a degraded
despised, dark-complexioned class of our
fellow beings"
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-03-10
ONT TELEGRAPH,

deeply interested in the temperance refor-
nation, and share most largely in its hap
Ply effects: therefore,
Resolved That this convention deeply
lament the apparent apathy manifested by
TINS portion of the community in lending
their active influence on the side Of tenn
perance.
Resolved, That in the opinion of this
Convention, it is deeply to be lamented
that any who profess to be the followers of
the Lamb of God, should refuse to give
their influence in the temperance cause.
Resolved, That the entire -relinouish-
ment ola intoxicating liquors as bever-
age must be the voluntary act of our fel-
low citizens, and must be brought about,
under, God, chiefly by the exhibition of
truth and the influence Of example.
On motion of Mr. Bowen ordered that
committee ofthree be appointed to pre-
pare and report a constitution for coun-
ty society at the adjourn meeting.
Mr. Mitchell, G. Spencer, Mr. Flagg
were appointed committee
County committee re,appointed on mo-
ton OF }. Barrett, Jr.
James Adams re-appointed general
agent for county to procure TEMPERANCE
publications.
Voted that the money now remaining in
his hands to the amount of $4,000 be al
lowed HIM as compensation for his SER
wees for the two past years.
Z. Spencer moved that the different. ed
rors in this county be requested to pub
lish the letters of Mr. Edwards on the H.
cense law, and the society be required to
convey this request to the editors
Resolved, That when this convention
adjourn, it ad ourn to meet at Walling-
ford, on Wednesday 10th inst for the pur.
pose of forming a county temperance So
clety on the principle of total abstinence
from all intoXica ting drinks.
Resolved, That the doings of this con
vention be published in the several papers
in this county, and in the Vermont Chron-
icle.
Prayer by J ohm Hough
The convention adjourned to meet a,
the congregational meeting house in Wal
linglord at 10 o'clock on the 10th inst. -.
We have only room to add that th1
meeting was addressed in support of the
resolutions, by Messrs Hough of Middle
bury, Brown Of Rutland, Spencer of Wal
lingford, Denison ofCastleton, and others
Remarks next week
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THE TELEGRAPH.
TEMPERANCE CONVENTION,
MARCH 10.

In this Village, Tuesday, 9Th instant
Meeting called to order by J. w, Hale,
and organizedby appointing J. D. Butler
president pro tenn, and A. L. Brown sec
rotary pro. tenn
Upwards Of 60 delegates were present
from II different towns.
On motion Of B. Davenport,
Resolved, That members present from
the different temperance societies, be re-
quested to act as members OF this conven-
ton
A large number then reported them
selves.
On motion Of James Barrett jr. COM
mittee of FIVE were appointed to nominate
officers o. the convention.
The committee were, J. w. Hale, H.
Proctor, A. L. Brown w c.. Denison,
and c. Spencer.
On motion Of Mr. Barrett, F. w. Hop
kins, r. V. Marsh, and VIM. Knowlton
were appointed committee to report rules
for the convention.
The committee Of nomination reported,
and the following officers were appointed:
J. D. BUTLER, president
Nathan T. SPrague, } vice
HadIey Proctor, pres'ts.
2 2. w. S21 aoptin,. secretaries
Willard Child,
J. w. Hale,
Horace Green,
w. c.. Denison,
J. Barrett ir.
Committee of overtures.
On motion of Mr. Child, Mr. Mitchell and
on motion Of F. w. Hopkins, E, June
were added to the committee Of overtures.
The committee appointed to report rules,
made report of the following, which were
adopted
Rules Of the Convention.
I. All resolutions, after having been
read, shall be referred to a standing COM
mittee, to report thereon.
2. No member will be allowed to speak
more than ten minutes at one time, OF
more than twice on any question, without
leave of the convention.
8. Any member may, at any time, with
leave first obtained, submit a resolution
for the action of the convention.
4. The convention will adjourn at Il
o'clock, and meet again at halt past one.
5. This convention shall be opened anc
closed with prayer.
On motion of Mr. Davenport,
Resolved, That the committee of over
lures shall'constitute the standing commit
tee referred to in the first rule.
Prayer by Mr. Child.
Adj. to half past one o'clock.
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REVEALS.

Brother Grout of Fairfax writes that a
protracted meeting was lately held in that
town; and that the result is, about thirty
hopeful conversions. OF the restored,
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-03-10

on Wednesday night, when abont six miles
west ofSchenectad Y, were arrested by an
accumulation of ice and melted SHOWS
One stage sunk four feet, aud the passen-
gers, immersed in water, were extricated
with great difficulty. Mr.. E, Watts, of
Rochester, when relieved, had all but
persisted, and was left at farmhouse seri-
ously indisposed The night was, pier
cling cold, & large number of passengers,
wet and frozen, esteemed themselves truly
fortunate IN escaping with their lives
Albany Jo~r. -"-~
The PUCL1c LANDs.-THE SURPLUS
REvENUE.-In the course of Debate in
the Senate yesterday, Mr. Ewing (ofOhio)
stated some striking, we may say astound-
ing, facts in regard to the Revenue and
the Sales ofPublic Lands.
The amount of Surplus Revenue, or
rather of unexpended Revenue, already
exceeds Thirty Millions of Dollars.
The amount ofreceipts from Sales of
Public Lands during the last month Jan
uary) far exceeds any amount heretofore
received, as appears by the following
statement, by Mr. Ewing, ofth amount
received in the month of January, 1885,
Uhen unusually large,) and the amount
received, as far as the several Land OFF,
ces have been heard from, during the cor
responding month ofthe present year:
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-03-10
WEEKLY RECT


In KeelersviIle Van Buren, Co. Michi-
gan, MATHEW F1NToN, formerly of Rutland, Vt.
aged "a. He came to his death by the fall of
tree.
In Orwell, Friday 4th inst. infant child of
Jonathan Mason, aged six weeks
In this town, on Monday 9TH inst. BULAH,
daughter Of Jonathan SEELET.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-03-10
TITLES.

We copied into the last number Of the
Telegraph, a report of the Board of Man
ayers of the Baptist General Tract Socie-
ty, discountenancing the heathenish prac-
tice Of annexing and pre6xing honorary
titles to the names of men and expressed
our concurrence in the sentiments. Hav-
ing long been one of the number who hold
that views and sentiments are of little
worth, unaccompanied with correspond
ing pr@cttce, we now propose to take an
other step against useless, and, in our
view, worse than useless, popular prac-
tice
What benefit is derived, to individuals
or to mankind, from the use of Rev., D, D.,
or any other distinctive title! They in
fate the vain; they disgust the modest and
unassuming. If man covets them mere
ly for self-aggrandizement, it is one ofthe
best reasons why he should not have
them; if he does not want them, why
cumber him with them! They foster en-
Wy and jealousy. They lead into tempta
ton, by feeding pride and ambition. If
their pursuit has seemed to advance some,
in intellectual attainments, it is not GER
tain that the same individuals could not
have been further advanced, and made
better men, under the influence of better
motives.
A man of merit has no need of them; a
man without merit does not deserve them
if it were right in any case to confer them
What did our Saviour mean when he
said, "be not We called Rabbi '-master Of
lord? Ii conserving to be called Rec.
ID. d., &c. is not direct violation of the
spirit of this command, we must confes.
that we do not understand the passage
Now if it be violation of New Testamen
precepts, and therefore sinful, to receir
such honors from men, it is sinful to CON
fer them, or to use them in personal inter
course.
Such, briefly, are some of our reason
for abandoning and opposing a popula
usage Show the step to be wrong, an
, we will most cheerfully retrace it. If
be acknowledged to be right, come and G
with US. We make it an affair of duty
Of Conscience; Of course we shall not e,
pect to be censured for it, by reasonabl
persons, until good reasons be Offered
= pointing out our error. Hereafter W
hope to see our name written simply, O
son s. Murray, and trust that, with tn
expression of views, we shall be pardone
q for writing and using the names Of othe
e in the same manner.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-03-10

added by letter and baptized, the LIST Bap-
list Church has received an accession of
ttty-three. Others are candidates for bap-
tlsm. May the number be greatly multi
piled.