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LETTERS READ IN THE ANTI
SLAVERY MEETING ATT
MIDDLEBURY.

BExNNoToN, Feb. I3, 1885
To tie President of the Vermont StG1e
Anti-SLGpery Society:
DEAR SrR,-Nothing but absolute necessi-
~, arising out of q pressure OF duties wnlcn
cannot leave for single day, prevents n,I
from taking my seat with you at the annual
rneet;no al the State Society. The cause
in which we are engaged has my heart
truth, If we trust in God and go forward
with uni inching courage, we SHAH succeee,
"Thro1gh the thick gloom Of the present, =
faith enables US to "see the brightness o
he future" Take high grOund-care mo-
for man-fear only God. Act as you would
IL your fathers and mothers, your wives an'
daughters, your brethren and sisters, you
own selves, even, were in the place OF tn
slave,
am, dear sly,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES BALLARD.
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be Joined bv a corrupt and selfish herd,
and losing their moral feeling and moral
influence, might prove dangerous to the
psace and stability of our Republic.
As abolitionists, like others, differ about
men and measures, they cannot honestly
unite as a body on topics unconnected with
emancipation, and it is earnestly to be
hoped that the cause Of abolition will re-
main uncontaminated by state politics.
It is however a serious question, whether
an abolitionist can conscientiously vote for
acandidate for Congress, who is known to
be in favor Of perpetuating the abomina-
tons of the District of Columbia. At the
same time the expediency of nominating
sabolition candidates " as such is certain.
" doubtful.
Ourduty as abolitionists is, think, indie.
pendent Of the obstacles which oppose OUT
success. We must look for our reward
not in the results OF our labors, but in the
appreciation of our Maker. In this view
ofthe subject we may apply to ourselves
the exhortation of the Apostle to the Cor
inthians My beloved brethren, be y
stedhs,, immovable, always Astounding il
the work ofthe Lord, for as much as y
know that your labor is not in vain in tn
Lord"
IhaTe the honor to be, Sir,
your very obedient servant,
WILLIAM JAY.
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1885,, Os2 2,o42,45s 66l ,s76 l,48l,b2o

A little plain arithmetic applied to the
above columns shows, that the white pop-
uIatlon, on a capital of l,l32,O32 falls
22l, SOB short Of duplicating in 40 years
whilst the colored goes l59768 beyond a
duplication. 1t further shows that, while
the whites, IN those states, increase at the
rate of $50 per centum in a period of 40
years-the colored increased at the rate
Of ga per cent in the same time. 1t
shows that the co}ored population, on a
capital of little more than half, will, at the
same ratio of increase, more than equal
the whites in century-the half of which
has near y elapsed since the census be-
gan.
These views indicate a result of seri-
Gus import. The circumstances of the
past year urge upon the patriot its earnest
but calm consideration Though the in
stitution from which this result must
spring, involves remote and consequent
tiel interest of all, yet it is morally and
constitutionallv the peculiar concern ofthe
states which cherish it. Let not then ia.
naticism, nor misguided philanthropy, in,
terfere on the one hand, nor on the other
let morbid selflshness, reckless of the fu,
ture, think to subdue the benevolent anc
patriotic feelings of those who regard tina
institution as "a moral and political evil
by denouncing the statesmen who have
thus thought, as being influenced by q
spirit of sickly sentimentality" 1t wa:
so regarded by the greatest and brightes
characters that ever adorned the southe
hemisphere-by Washington, Jefferson
Marshall and Madison. 1t is so regarded
by thousands ofthe purest prtriots of thu
present day. VERBUM SAT.
IA Kentuck correspondent
These are the five original slave state
! and the chief sources of the supply o
others. This should be recolIected]
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REVEALS.

The New York Evangelist states that
revivals are going forward in several
churches in that city.
We have been favored with the perusal
of letter from distinguished clergyman
at the West, from which we have extract
ed the particulars which follow
have recently had to labor much in
the interior of Michigan, having had
pressing calls for temperance lectures and
protracted meetings. At Ann Arbor, 40
miles west from Detroit, where preached
eight sermcBs in succession, there has
been enjoyed a season of refreshing from
the Lord. At Ypsilanti, village 80
miles west of Detroit, we had still more
powerful revival about the first of January
A most earnest spirit of supplication for
impenitent sinners was manifested, and
yet everything was free from spurious ex-
element Here we were permitted to
witness the conversion ola young Ger
man Jew. 1t seemed as if nature must
sink, before he could give up his parents,
as he must, if he embraced the Savior;
but at length he conquered through the
Holy Ghost helping him. Troy, 20
miles west, is also enjoying a powerful
work Of the Spirit, and Pontiac is equally
blessed. Detroit, likewise, has experien-
ced some manifestations of Gods presence.
Indeed God Seems to be giving us pre-
cious pledges of Michigan's salvation. -
[SGlem Landmark
Revival IN BARRE.-We are inform
ed that an interesting work of grace is
now in progress in this place. We be,
gin to hear good things for Zion in many
places around US. In Ipswich, about 20
in Rev. Mr. Kimbalrs Society have re-
Gently come out on the Lords side
Protracted meetings have recently been
held in connection with the Methodists.
From the Home Missionary
John Thompson reports several added
to the church al Union, near Crawfords.
vile, Indiana, by letter, and two by pro.
fession. State of Religion interesting
He also incidentally mentions E. w
Baldwin. late of this city, President of In.
diana College. at Charlottesville, and re.
marks, "He is blessing to the Church
in this country as well as to the new COL
lege.
John Todd. Missionary at South Mari
on and Eagle Creek. johnson CO. Indiana
reports an interesting Bible class. ernbra
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NEw-YoRx, Feb 18th, 1886
Sin

Sir,
The letter of the 20th uh. with which
Won have honored me, did not reach me
ill this day. 1t must be my apology for
the liberty ! take in troubling you with the
following remarks.
II seems TO me that there is no reason
for supposing that should And-Slavery
Societies now suspend their opposition TO
slavery, they would hereafter find more
favorable period for renewing it. The in.
SreasinV commercial intercourse between
the north and the south is daily augment,
ing the number ofthose who are directly
or indirectly interested In slave labor, and
daily extending nj the north the influence
of slave holders, while the progression o.
the slave population is constantly strength
ing the barriers against emancipation
What Is TO be gained by delay2
Inthe affairs Of life whether private OF
public, duty is, believe, the true criterion
of exoediency. Whatever God requires
must be beneficial 10 his creatures. Il
slavery be sinful, it is unquestionably the
win oil God that we should Opposeit. As Il
the mode OF opposition, we must consul
common sense, and our civil and religion;
obligations. To do evil that good ma,
come. is the device Of folly, and frequentl!
Of wickedness
The. exhibition Of TRUTH in christia
faithfulness, appears TO methe great instrT
ment by which we areto operate. Shout
political Anti Slavery ever be substitute
ior religious Anti-Slavery, the consequer
ees would probably be disastrous to tn
canse ofhuman rights, and to the welfar
or our common country. So long as abe
litionists seek only the removal Of SLAYER
~ the States through the voluntary actio
ofthe masters. there will in my opinion
odan6er Of dissolution Of the Union
Bat should they become political part,
arriving FOR office and power they wouI
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HARrroRp, Feb. 7, 1886

HARTFORD, reo. Z, 1000.
Mr. Oliver Johnson,
Dear sir-When two or three weeks
since l received your letter, requesting, In
behalf of the Executive Committee OF the
Vermont Anti Slavery Society, IAN express
sion Of my views on the subject OF slavery"
il was my purpose to answer somewhat IN
detail. But pressure of duty since that time
has not Left me a leisure hour to fulfil my
design; and now Just leaving home for an
absence Of ten days, can only snatch mo-
ment to acknowledge the receipt Of your
D. communication, and express my regret that
have not been able to accomplish what
intended. can assure you that my failure
has not resulted from any lack of interest in
the cause in which you are engaged, nor
from any unwillingness to be known as an
advocate OF the principles OF anti slavery
Those principles hold to be fundamentally
true and immensely important nor have l
the least doubt of their final triumph, not
withstanding the opposition that IS now
made to them
In relation to the cause, feel all the sat-
isfaction which can arise from full assur-
ance Of being on the right side and on the
rising side. II will surely seem wonderful
TO those who live few years hence, that 1t
was ever made question at this day, among
Gods rational offspring in bondage, to be
bought and sold as cattle-is a sin, and as
sue ought 10 be at once abolished. There
is no principle Of morality or religion which
seems 70 me more certain than this. 1t may
be perverted, misrepresented, denled-ou'
triumph il viii.
While thus aVow my full belief In the
leading principles Of the Abolitionists, dc
noE.say that they have in no case erred IN
the measures they have adopted for promot
inc their cause. think they have in some
cases been harsh and irritating in their Ian
pua0e. and violent In their movements;
fault which am happy to see is fast being
Corrected: and when committed find many
auologies for il, in the unprincipled ant
reckless opposition which has been wagec
against them. Gould speak to every Ado
Iitionist in the land, would say, be firm
and decided, but candid and concikating =
rest your cause on the principles OF eterna
right; invite discussion, and let 1t be con
Quoted on your part with GOODNESS and intel
ligence with calmness and kndness:-ie
al the irritability and i'll temper, all the call
ing Of hard names and heaPlng up OF aPPTo
brious epithets, be on the other side. Max
vmr appeal 10 the intellect and the con
science, and let all be done in the fear o
God, and with prayer to him for his bIes
sing, and success is certain.
SAT down to write a short note, but hav
fIled my sheet and can only add my ter
vent wish that the smiles Of Heaven may b
upon the approaching meeting Of your socle
ty. and that ell things done on that occasion
NAV be done under the guidance OF that wis
dam which Is from above.
Afectionately yours,
- /. HAYES.
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MARCH 3.

THE BAPTIST GENERAL TRACT
SOCIETY.
The Annual Reporthas been received
The meeting was heidi Philadelphia. jan
uary 6-Wm. T. Bran:ley, president, in the
chair.
Progress Of the Soc'Ny from its fornaa-
ton in 1924, to JANUARY 6, 1886.
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suffering and dying to take away their .II
guilt this is the circumstance which Will
render his wrath so unendurable' that
they will ask no higher favor than to be
sheltered from the sight Of his face, and
would take the weight Of the incumbent
earth as a blessed exchange.
TSbs Continued.
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RECEIPTS.
Publications ofthe Society,

The number of Tracts having become so
considerable, 1t was deemed expedient to
aim at charging their circulation, rather
than to add to the societV's stock. ONLY
SIX new publications have therefore been
added to the series, increasing the number
TO 149
Three thousand copies Of the volume en-
TITLED, the Baptist Manual" have been
printed, and the whole Of its distribution has
been auspiciously commenced.
Twenty thousand copies of the Tract
Magazine have been circulated during the
year, at an expense Of $3.50. The receipts
are $227 O9, leaving the Magazine in debt
S52 81. The arrearages due for the last
and previous years, are about $500.
Printing and Issues.
The number Of Tracts printed during the
year is $3.50, making 7,O8O, OGO pages, be-
ing an increase of 1855, 264 pages beyond
the preceding year.
Inc number OF pages issued from the
Depository is 5,ee22O6, being an increase
of l,7l3,S22 pages beyond the preceding
year.
The number of pages remaining on
hand is 2,837,O
UT0Eu1t0HS Distribution
The free grants of Tracts which have
been made during the year, amount to the
sum of Sl,l96 81. They have been dis.
tr1buted as follows: In Illinois 62433O
pages, Tennessee 10000, Kentucky &C..
500, Arkansas Territory 10000 Ohio
100000, Michigan 10000. Indiana 80
OoO' Missionaries of the Home Mission
Society 100000, N. Carolina 100000,
Georgia 10000, Virginia $4,000. New
Jersey 10000, Missionaries of the Penn.
sylvanla Missionary Association 10000,
n. York $4,000, Rhode-Island 10000
Connecticut 5000, Maine $4,000: besides
many in South America, Africa, and other
places.
To those who "call no man master"
and those who wish not to be called Rab.
b." the following article must be highly
gratifying. We most sincerely hone tina,
the resolution will be carried into practice
by those who have adopted it; and should
rejoice to see it adopted throughout Chris
| tendon.
TITLES.
''Be ye not called Ru6bi"-Mat, VII; o
At meeting of the Board of Manaosr.
otthe Baptist General Tract Society," Ph;l
adelph1a, Dec. 10, 1885, the folloT;nr 80
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From Niles TVeeklu Rppiste7

Table showing the comparative increase
Of the white and colored population, in
the FIVE original states that have retained
and cherished the institution of slavery, in
40 wears,
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TITLES.

"Be ye not called Rabbi" xxi;; 9
At meeting of the Board of Manarars
OF the Baptist General Tract Society. Phil
adel phia, Dec. 10, 1885, the follow;ng 70,
port was adopted and ordered to he 1nb.
liahsd, VIM FCpH 0 e pun
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-26

would have received countonance from me. Ike
not It's features and countcnancc trust that il will
not be cherished 10y this House, for fear that when
Crews into strength and manhood, it may Lecome ar
author Of incalcrlablc mischief
In conclusion, MIR Speaker must repeat that / am
willing to so, in our action this subject, lsu
cence may dictate. believe that conduct on this
subject, during the present session may lead much
mischief, IT 1t is not tenpercdby caution aud moderation.
beheve that am promoting the hest interests of the
country N opposing this resolution, and in awaiting the
report of your committee not doubling that they viii ie-
commend course satisfactory 10 the people When
that report shall before u.s. shall attempt 10 adopt
the best course of legislation that may suggest itself
shall discharge 10 the hes, of my ability, the with
which clothed, and with firm confidence in the
final result leave the subject in the of that Being
who holds in his hands the dcstinies of Nations.
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LAHD Orricr, Va. December y ls35

LAND OrricE, Va, December 2, 1885
II conformity to an Act entitled can Act to reduce
into one act the several acts concerning Escheators
passed on the 9th day of January, 1919, do hereby
make known all whom il may concern that Il anpeafs
by the certificate of the Escheator for the county Of
Northumberland, dated the Doth day CT November 1896
and received into the Land Office that by nquson
and Office found the day and year last aforesaid the
following Lands late the property Of James Still dec d.
have duly escheated to this Common wealth viz. one
Tract OF 93 acres less and one of acres more
or less and both in the Parish of Lower ST. Stephens in
Northumberland county. w. SELDEN,
December B. IO2-lStl Register Land Office.
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EsOEY'Ee ".
/" Muer rrr nrn..N. uN,cxa.,

The following beautiful scs tribute OF
young who pooy rescued only chill
ed mothcr o hcuo IN lanes during the hc coisra,ion
New York. g. CyairssiLe Gazette.
Bsavc youth this docd oftlinc last night
Doth honor Thy nanie
Than ifvcorions la the fight
Thou'dst raise thy eeunttyis fame.
To gain the wreath which
Upon thy youthful head,
Not envy's tongue
One dso? of blood was she'd!
When tossed upon the stormy deep,
Thou walk thy watch at nght
Or IN Thy below asleep,
This haic will b ia sight
And like the "Cheruh' DER thy path
look out keep Tor thee
Aud ifengaged in battles wrath,
From danger III keep thee fro,.
no,hots prayers will each night
Foe thee ascend on high;
Aud she will hasc--oh, blessed sight
Her infant knceling by.
Whom she will teach o lisp prayer,
And raise its little hands,
To beg that thou NJ be the
or him ''who all commands.'
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November 10.
EsiapsO Foracs.


"a OBERT NUNNS, CLARK 81 cos PIANOS
10, with Metallic Brace and Plate Grand Action long
sounding board, upper Dampers and two Pedals.-Tho
subscriber Is constantly receiving supplies from the
above mixers the superior quality of whose Instruments
in all respects is duly Acknowledged by daily increasing
demand for them throughout the United States and tho
Canadas and rs they offered in Richmond at the
price the makers charge in New York, adding on
ly freight and insurance. the subscriber hopes to receive
continuation Of the patronage literally bestowed on
The above establishment by the citizens of Richmond,
and Of the State in general
10 those not already acquainted with these Instru.
ments il may not be sUperuous 70 say, that they
made with particular regard to keeping in tune IAN OBJ
Ject so desirable especially when distant from cities
where tuners seldom to be met wiib) having not
~ the Metallic Plate but also The Brace the most essen
This brace is not applied by any makers except Nunns
Clark q Co.
GRAND ACTION
The Grand Action applied i'm these instruments is
of simple construction, at the same time most effective
III its operation, being easy to the touch producing
powerful or soft tone at the will Of the performer and
w remain in perfect good order Tor many years The
Dampers are made improved plan, having -four
times the quantity Of CLOTH and otherwise varying from
The ordinary danpcrs which them to operate bet
ter, will last much longer aud not liable 10 stick
make ngllng nose often the with those Of the
ordinary construction.
IVA Raqranes in writing entities The purchaser 10
return exchange bis instrument any time within
year, should il prove dcfeciveef1
All new Pianos sold to remain in this CITY, will be
kept in tune one year withoat charge
M charge is made for packing, or packing case
Pianos tuned, repaired aod taken 10 exchange.
r. II. TAYLOR,
Opposite tie Bunk If Pis0iaia.
January 10. 79.w8m
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January 10

RI AND FOR sALE.-The subscriber wishes 10 self
u The Tract Of Land which he resides in The coun
~ Of Cumberland, Willis river containing 500 acres
about $50 acres Of which Willis bottom This land
is situated IN agreeable and pleasant neiahbofhood
with the advantages Of water navigation from the farm
70 the city Of Richmoed The Improvements good.
and suited 10 The comfortable accommodation Of small
family lie would also sell tract adjoining the above,
supposed 10 contain about l7G acres. JOS. FUQUA
November g. 53-wl2w
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q Sdh REWARD for the apprehension of DEN
W sVO Ms, negro man belonging to the Estate
OF Anthony Waddy, jr., decd.--Ie made his escape
about the middle of December last--When last heard
of he seeking passage 10 Richmond by boat from
Goochland e. H. He is rather low, black complexion,
heshy face, polite and intelligent, about 10 years old
poymen brick layer and plaiserer, or may be max
ing his way to some free State.--The above Reward
Will be given to any person who will deliver him to me
"a Lgaisa county, or him in Jail.
GARLAND s. VhDSF,
.4d,nr. Of .lathony Ipaddy, jr, deed.
jan Ia Tiff
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a GREAT BARGAIN MAY DE HAD. Trio
"a Booded Horses for SqIe--onc fvo years old next
Spring the other four years Old Those wishing pur
Charles, Dragon, Domed, Sir Harry Gouty, Wildair
Fearnought, and Seuei blood The grand dam of the
Sgnet mare vac laubetons Primrose The grand dam Of
Primrose was Selma, tie grand dam Of King fcrod Of
England Jos SCOTT
Amelia, near Goodies Bridge, Dec - e4-w0ws
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TExrAs MnEriSc.-M of the largest and most
respectable meetings held in the city of New Or
leans, convened at Bishops Hotel, Wednesday eve
ming, jan o. To receive the commissioners delegated by
the provisional government of Texas, Mr. ChrIs,y was
Gated to the chair and II Caldwell and Wan Bryan,
Esqrs were appointed Secretaries.
The commissioners Col. Austin, DR.. Archer, and w.
IL WHARTON Esq. invited to with the chair
The object of the meeting satisfactorily stated by
the chairman, after which the meeting addressed in
very eloquent and impressive manner, by Messrs.
Archer Austin and Wharton, Blcdsoe of Kentucky,
and Ellis
The following resolutions passed with acciaina
ton:
Res0iecd, That in the of this meeting the cause
in which the people of Texas engaged is the
cause ottruih light, and liberty against yranny, priest
craft, and military domination
ReSolTed, That we hereby congratulate them the
late brilliant achievement That resulted in the downfall
of San Antonio.
Resoired, That we deeply lament the loss of Col. Mi
Ian, who orovey conducted the ;loo San Antonio,
and who noby fell in the of liberty and his op
pressed country.
Rcso'ocd That the proceedings of this meeting be pub
lished IN all the papers of this city.
VIM. CHRlSTY, Chairman.
J. II. CALDWELL, I s..
Wan. BRYAN, ''''''""S'
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JOHN HUNTER, elk.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, ,

Louisa County, ID December, 1885. )
The parties interested in the foregoing decree, are
hereby notified, that have appointed the fourth Mon
day OF February next to settle the accounts therein
toned, at the Tavern of James Smoot & Co, Louisa c.
House, between the hours of o'clock in the morning
and clock in the evening, when and where they
required 10 attend with their vouchers
CHARLES S. JONES, Commissioner.
Dec %. 7O-w4w
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Dec 20

HN ANCERY-VIRoISIA.-At a Court held for
"a Buckingham, the 9Th day of Nov, 1885
Hannah Stinson, Pltff.
against
Nancy q. Stinson Elyra Stinsen Elizabeth c. Sln-
son, James g. Stinson John II. Stinson, Virginia ID.
Stinson, America A. Stinson George NJ Siinson and
James Baird, and Susan his wife, formerly Stnson,
Defendants.
The defendants James Baird and Susan his wife and
VIM Stnson not having entered their appearance nd
given security according to the Act of Assembly and
the Rules of this Court and it appearing by satisfactory
evidence that they inhabitants of this countrv
is ordered That the said absent defendants do appear
here the first day of the next March term and an
the bill of the plaintiff; and that copy of this
order be forthwith inserted in newspaper published
in the City of Richmond, for two months SUCCESSFULLY
and posted at the front door of the Courthouse of this
county II. ELDRIDGE, G.. b. G.
Jan. 5. 73-wSw