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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-02-13

nT7Thc Montpelier Patriot denies that John X.
Simpson was appointed collector Of Boston,
A technical bubble, since it is notorious, rs the
editors of the Patriot we'll know, that on the resig
nation of MIR Henshaw, that Office was rendered TO
Mr. Simpson, the President of the Commonwealth
Bank, and hut for the accident which resulted in
his death he would have entered upon tho duties of
the coIlectorship.
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New Faour and Grisa RaiGH.

USTIN GROW would respectfully inform
~ the public that he hns become n proprietor in,
and will take charge ofthe new GRiST MILL, O.
rected by E. 81 #. Fairbnnks 81 Co. one milo east
of ST. Johnsbmry Plain. Customers are assured
that no pains will be spared in Keeping the mill In
perfect order for Grinding all kinds of Grain with
despatch and in the best possible manner; Tho
mill being furnished with two superior Touring
bolts and a third for the coarscr Grains, incon-
vencncc will accrue from the mixing of different
kinds of meal in Touring. Tho Mill for lluliing
Oats is in fine order, and Dat meal will be Kept con-
stantly on hand to cxchang, for Oats when custom
ers prefer. Ga, meal for sale ut So hundred, and
Good Wheat at fair prices.
ST. Johnsbury 10th Jan. 1888. S4-OW
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FROM TIE FRONTIER

The Albany papers of yesterday contnin thc
following, which is the only intelligence we have
from the frontier
We have tho following slip from tho Buffalo
Star Of Saturday,
IMPORTANT NEws.-The following is mn eX-
tract from letter received in this city, from Il
gentleman Of the first responsibility, in niagara,
u, G dated Feb. 3D.
SAD business IN the Hestern DiStrict.-A des-
patch has just come down, that the patriots have
crossed and driven the loyolists, with the loss Of
&c"
The Buffalo Com. ADV. Of Saturday evening
is silent on the subject.
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MoRE TRoops.-On Sunday eve. the 4lh, 300
liiIanders arrived at Montreal from Glengorry, u.
G., and on Monday 500 more arrived. Seven
hundred more arc cXpectcd-"the WHOLE" says
the Herald, to he stationed on the frontier TO
give the "lrec and equal" bandits across the line,
if necessary, II warm and truly highland rccep-
tin
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From the !Shcrbrookc Il. co. Gazette.

Rumors have been very actively circulated in
Montreal among the lower classes, that Pnpncau
was advancing to attack Canada at the head OF
10000 Americans and that the country would
he prey. to all the horrors Of Wharf.-The conSe-
qucnce has been that many families are cmjgrnt-
ing to the States wit all their movcahIes. This
fear is justly rcdiculcd by the Montreal papers.
Sir John Colborne is mnking every arrange
nient for the maintainance OF tranquility within
the two Provinces.-The several regiments now
under his command, are spread over The country
so rs to keep up ready and efficient conn"ni'
cation with each other In this Province, the
whole country along the Richeljcu, as far as the
Province line, has numerous garrsons placed I'M
der the charge of efficient officers.
The regular army now in the Cnnadns consist
of the LIST, 18th, 2lih 32d, 3lth, ADJ ,O6Ih, 6'}d
aud 65ths Regiments Of the Line, very l@ arr
Brigade of Artillery, fully prepared with bali,
and rockets. independent OF several corps OF
Cavalry, and Bataqns of Militia on im Pay n ana
qupped, serving grstu'iously.
The 10th Regiment has arrived at lialIl@x,
from the West Indies, on It's way to ttic Ca'.aIiaS
and late English papers state that TIE ooIn; 'o'"'
and 93d are under orders for this co'an:a"u
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MELANCuoLLY OCcURRENCE. On Tuesday,
about 5 o'clock +. NJ, DR. Isaac p. Vaughan SHOT
MIR. Walter II. Peasants in an alteration ut the
Columbian Hotel IN this city. They were both
citizens of Goochand county; Mr.. L. resided ut
the Court Iionsc, and DR. v about seven miles
from it. The affair occurred in the room OF Mr..
p. which DR. Vaughan entered. MIR. p. survived
about hale an hour after the infection OF Tie
wound. Or V. has been arrested. They were
both young men. Unfortunate hostile feelings
had for some Ii ne existed between them. We
understand Mr.. =. was only about % years OF
age was engaged in the mercantile business, and
generally esteemed and beloved. Compiler.
This city hasbcen greatly agitatcd and distrcs
sed about this very melancholy occurrence.
DIR Vaughan was committed yesterday to Jail
Iy Tie authority ofihc Mayor. inc Cumming
Court sits on tie 9Th. III not our wish or duty
to PREJUDICE the case. The tribunal of tho coun-
try viii have all the evidence before it, and will
best Judge for iiself-upon the law and the facts
Richmond Enquirer
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMI

a CoLoRED PLATE OF LATEST FASHIONS ~
EVERY NUMBER.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
6 Il was with sincere pleasure That the publisher
= ncDtioned last season. the arrangement by which
TIE LHDY's BOOK AND LADIES AMERl!
ECAN MAGAZINE. were united, and to be edited
Inv Mrs SARAH HALE. it is with equal pleas
urc that he now informs the patrons OF iho worE'
that he has made an arrangement viii MISS LEStiE,
author of Pencil Sketches, Mrs Washington fot's,
&c. who will he connected win MRS iiaio IN reno
inc interest to the pages Of The Lady Book. her
powerful aid wilt commence with the January
number, 1898. in addition to the shove everv
number "f the work Will contain PLATE oF so-
PERDr.Y CoI.oRED FASHIONS.
The subscriber endeavors by extraordinary eX-
urIous to show his gratitude for thesvery many to-
vors he has received from his kind friends, the pub
lie. From among tho many female writers OF Am
erica perhaps twoLades could have been selected,
whose varied talents are we'll calculated 10 ndorn
work like the Lndy's Book. When ii is also en-
nnunccd that Mrs SIGOURNEY, the Hcmans of
America, and GRENVLLE MELLEN are contri-
burors to the poetical department, ii viii DO useless
towa>te argument in endeavoring to show what IL
apparent, that the Lndys Beck will stand lnr'ai-
led among the periodicals of the country.
Each number also contains two pages Of ASH
IONADLE MUSlC-in many cases original.
THE CONTRIBUTORS.
Mrs Sarah j Hale EdiorE. S. Mackenzie, l.. L. D.
Mrs l.. II. Sisourncy, Joseph II, Chandler
Mrs Ann s. Stephens Morton McMichael,
Mrs Caroline Lee Ucn:Z Robert r. Conrad,
Mrs f. p. Elicit, Alexander Dmltry, a M
Hiss Leslie. IL. f.. Hale.
Miss H. T. Gould, +. Burke Fisher,
Miss c. Il. Gooch &c. Brooks, a. NJ.
Miss l.. H. Medina, Vim. b. Burton,
Willis Gaylord Clark, Mrs Enbnry,
Joseph {. Neal, Mrs Gilman,
b. Il. Thatcher, Mrs Smith,
l.. Penn Smith Mrs Woodruff,
Mrs Phelps, Miss e. $. Cusbman,
Mrs willard, Rev. ]. II. Clnch,
Mrs Fnrvar, Constant Guiliion,
Mrs Wells. Mrs 5edswick
Grenvlilc Mcllep, =. +. Glenn.
The terms of the Lady : Book Three Dol
lars per ahnum, OF 'Swo Copies for Five Dollars,
payable IN advance,
4 Il orders must be addressed TO l.. A. GODEY,
Literary Rooms, Chestnut Street, ono door below
Seventh, Philadelphia.
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A letter dated Stanbridge, L. c. states that that
,.l,ooo was entered on the Cd inst by armed Tory
c,rcc, and drcprcdations committed upon the prop
o,,y Of the citizens. printing establishment, the
ofce Of the Retormer, we suppose, radical paper,
,,,s destroyed the stores entered and the powder
IN them iorcibly taken, and liberty pole cut
down.
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BRIGHTON MARKET.

Monday, February ;, 1898.
Reported for the Daily Advertiser ~ Patriot.
At market 40 Beef Cattle, 1850 SHEEP, and
40 Swine IS beef cattle nnsold.
PRICES
BEEF CATTLF-Former prices hardly sup
ported. We quotc extra 81 FIRST quality at 30 =
IS IS; sccond,quayI57.5 %; third quality so
a 5 80.
SHrEp-DuII md several lots uuso'd, We no.
tcc sales a, 25 9 l2, 9 GO, . IS. So, 25 81 S.,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-02-13

1J7Thc President has nominated Henry A. Muh-
lonburg, a member OF Congress from Pennsy vania,
as Minister Plen poteni,aiy to the Court of Vienna
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-02-13

N1TSevcral persons indicted as principals in the
Alton Notwithstanding those who attacked the
Store and also those within 1t at the timc-havo
been tried and acquitted
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-02-13
SIMULTANEOUS TEMPERANCE MEETINGS
EOURTu TuESDAY OF EEB2uAKN.

The Executive Committee Of the American Tenn
perance Union would earnestly invite all Temper
ancc Societies throughout this and foreign countries
10 hold public meetings on the fourth Tuesday Of
February. Simultaneous Temperance Meetings
have been held on this day. with good effect, for
several years. Aud it is hoped that early and ex-
tonsiyo preparations, at home and abroad will be
made the present year for this anniversary.
.IoHv MARsjI. Cor. Sec
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-02-13

Destructive FIRE AT BALTIMoRE.--A me
was discovered at 4 o'clock on Saturday morning
in the spacious theatre situated at corner of Front
and Low streets, at Baltimore, in the occupancy
OF Mr. Cooke, late occupant of the Lion Theatre
in Boston. The four grooms on duty in the
house had barely time 20 escape with their lives,
through one OF the windows when the whole
ediice was Immediately wrapped in flames.
Tie combustiblo nature of lis contents, the
scenery and decorations, and tho costly and
splendid paraphcrnaiia used in The representation
of MaZeppa and other spcctaces, impaired res
istlcss fury to the fire and soon exhibited the
utter hopelessncss Of all attempts to save it. The
entire wardrobe oft the company, which is exceed.
ingly valuable, was destroyed and worse even
than this, MIR. Cooke has To lament the loss, TO
him cc;tanly irreparab'e, of his splendid stud
of horscs-forty nine in uumber-ouo of the fl
nest, perhaps in the world.
The origin of,ho fire is not known, but it is
supposed TO have been occasoncd Ivy the stove
pipes in the dressing room; The building and
all Of Mr.. Cookies property was destroyed.
The loss cannot be less, it is believed, than one
hundred thousand dollars. The Theatre was
partially insured at the Baltimore Freman's
Office.
The building on the adjacent corner, occupi
cd Ivy Mr.. Murphy, rs a tavern, was also des-
troyeh, with most OF his furniture.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-02-13

FENHE DIVING FLUE STOVE has hocn long
n and Invorhhly known as having ID best Ovon
in use. But whio tho superiority ot the Oven was
acknowledged, complaints were U.ada that the draft
was insufficient and the height of the stove was too
great ior convenience.
In the present iinproy emeuts, by means OF the
RISING fuc and roAta@ damper tho draft ia increased
TO any desirable degree while it is under perfect
control, and tho Oven, which isargo, is easily tenn
pored at the will of the user: and is meyer liable to
burn scnrch in cooking Tho Insight of tho stove
also is sufficiently reduced for convenience. Tho
improvements in tho sunken projecting hearth, in
addition the facilities for broiling, admits Of boil
ing a tea kettle other vessel of water in very
few minutes by the uso of small quantity of chips
This Inter improvement is particularly valuable for
summer use, when it is not desirable build fro
in the body of the stove.
The above Stoves together with variety of
BOX STOTES, STOVE FUNNEL. SC.
are kept constantly FOR sale by the Subscribers.
L. q #. FAIRBANKS 81 co.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-02-13

TENNESSEE LEGIsLATuRE.-Tho preamble
ana resolutions against the Sub-Treasury scheme
have passed the Tenn. House OF Representatives
10y vote of 36 to l2.-Thcy had previously
passed the Senate hy an equally strong vote.
Jacobinism has nothing to hope for in Tcnnes
sect is certain, however, that the present po-
siton of the Stale cannot fail TO prolong The life
of Gen. Jackson. The choleric old man would
not livea week if he had nothing to curse about.
Louisville Journal.
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The whole number of sQuatters the public
lands of the U. States is estimated much shoI
of 10000 souls About 10000 are squatted in the
Territory Of Wisconsin.
The resolutions of Mr.. James, condemning the
Sub-Trcasury scheme, and advising the members
of Congress from Ohio TO oppose it,, have passed
the Senate Of that State, by n vote of % to 10.
Three females arc confined together in misera-
bic room in tic northwest conner of the Nagara
nv. ~ county jail, without fire. Shame
y very large meeting has been held in Boston, at
whlch. Resolves asnst tho annexation of Texas to
the U. s. discussed and passed.
The Methodist conference Of Ga. have passed Il
resolve. that Slavery it exists in the u s. is net
a moral evil. Such a resolve admitted into hcav
en- would cause an eclipse.
Some Connecticut Yankee has calculated that Il
man will up three hundred and fifty sheep before
he dies, vidng he eats nothing but mutton.
The bill to repeal The law suppressing all bills
under five dollars, has passed the House of Ropes
en,anves Of Name by largo majority. The Loco
Focos doggcd tho question by declining to vote
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gentleman, Il few weeks ago, threatened to
cliasiise the V. B. editor of tho Southern Mercu-
ry. The edifor.noticed the threat and said it was
call gammon'"-'Thc next day, he was actually
cow-h<'eh. That, we suppose, was back,gan-
mon.
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NNTI-SLAVERX NOIICE.
Remember those who are in bonds us bound with
them"
The fourth Anniversary Of tho Vermont Anti.
Slavery Society will be holden at Midd!ebnry on
the 2lst and 22d days of February next, and com
mence by public exercise on Tuesday evening pre-
cceHina. Anti.Slavcry Societies within the State
IRE requested to ssnd delegates; and all friends Of
the cause a:c respectfully invited t" attend. Sew
pccted will be present. ncd participate in The public
exercises. By order cfMo h.4ec. COMMITTEE.
}. A. ALLEN, Secretary.
Midilchurv, Jan OH. 1898.
LYCEUM A meeting Of the ST. J0hnshury Ly
ceum will hc held AT the School II ousc the Plain
WEDNESDAY EVENING. The citizens are in
ved To attend.
Lecture, by Hon. LUTurE JrwGTT.
9UEsTIoN FOR DIsCUssIoS.- Is the policy and
conduct of the u. 8. Government towards the In
dams iusfahle Feb -.
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Notice.
TEIliIS may certify that have gvca my
IL HOMER BINGHAM his iine act for
himself and shall claim n.no Of his earnings nor
pay any debts of his contracting after this date.
RIPLEY BINGHAM.
Sdtton, Feb. / 1888, 27-3w"
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FROM THE MICHIGAN FRONTIER.

The Detroit Morning Post of the 10Th ult.,
gives an account of another violation Of National
faith, ny the authorities of Upper Canada.
The sloop George Strong Captain Grimes,
loaded with wood and baskets, bound from Swan
Creek to Detroit, was fired INTO several times by
the British forces, while lying at Bots Blank island
opposite the village of Maiden, and was ordered
10 enter that port on penalty of heing immediate
" sunk. After landing, Capt. Grimes, with his
crew. three in number, all pcaccahlc citizens of
the United States, violc,iy seized by British
armed subjects and marched TO a PRISON, ,oherc
they ,cere confined for three days, most of which
time they were without food. or wholesome wa
ter. While in prison their vessel was unloaded
and plundered Of every thing valuable.
No excuse or reason for this act is given. If
British officers have so far forgotten themselves
and their country's honor, as not to know what
is due the American government, it is time they
were taught to fear and respect her power.
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TROUBLE An1oNG TIE MoRMoNs.-'fhc Cleve-
land Gazette ofthe 25th inst says; 1--WE learn
from source to be relied on, that the Mormon
Society ut Kirkland is breaking up. Smith and
Rigdon, after prophesying the destruction ofthe
town, left with their unles in the night, and
others of the faithful are following. The IRE
formers are in possession of the Temple, and
have excluded the Smith and Rigdon party. An
exposure ofthe proceedings Of the Society is in
course Of preparation by one Parish, The former
confidential Secretary of the prophet Smith. He
had the records, &c. in his possession"
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Combination Of Literary Talent
MRS. HALE AND MISS LESLIE.
E'gEE ElAEbY'S EsGG9EA,

EaUing larger circulation than any other monthly
periodical in .3mcrica.
A CoLoRED PLATE OF THE LATEST FASHIONS IN
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NEW GOODS.
FEVHE subscriber has Just received large aSsort
a ment of
Spring aERd Summer Goods,

FEHHE subscriber has just received large assort-
Il ment of
Spring aERqa Summer Goods,
which were purchased with CASH and will be sold
unusually low for cash or approved credet
Among which the following, viz:-black,
blue, brown, adelaide and steel mixed BROAD.
CLOTH; good assortment of CASSIMERES;
English and American CALICOES at 10 cts. per
yard; English GINGHAMS from Is to 25 cents
French MUSLINS at 80 cents; Fancy Hdkfs.; Ed
lnborough sHAWLS; Thibet do; CHECKED and
corded CAMBRICS; corded ROBES, Cambria
Musn imitation and linen Cambria; bishop lawn.
white and colored Cambrcs and Mus'ins; fine IRISH
Linens CopperpIato at Cd pei yard; Silk and Tab
by Velvet; Burage, Gauze Wells, Bobanette Lace,
footing do; liuon and thread Edgings and lnsertings
Gro de Nap and Gro de Swiss Silks; Bonnet Trim
mings; Fagg, Bandanna and Pongee IiDKFS.;
Cravat, do; large assortment of RIBBONS; Vest
ings, Hosiery and Gloves; / 2 doz elegant UNI
breIlas as low 7-6d;
Straw EROn1HGdss
A very large assortment of DOMESTIC GOODS,
viz Ticking and DriIIings Fancy Stormont, blue
Drilling, Constitution Twill, Victoria Cord, Buck
skin and other summer stuff for Pantaloons, &c
beached SheetIngs and Shrtings; Dover ID. 81 Ill.
Sheetings; Exeter do 1900 yards brown Shoetings
for cts. per yard; Shrungs att cts.
COTTON YARN;
a good assortment of
HARD WARE AND CUTLERY;
German Silver Table and Tea Spoons; plated do J,
Knives and Forks English Brass Kettles, &c &c
Napt Silk, fine Spanish and Brush HATS;
CROCKERY AND GLASS WARE;
West HBGSSisa Goods;
PAINTS and DYE STUFFS;
Good Coffee at Cd per h.;
Good Y. ii. Tea al so cts do
Spirits Turpentine
Iron, Nails and Spikes;
Salt at T. per bushel;
BOOKS, &C.
Gentlemen and Ladies are invited 10 cali and ex-
anime the goods, and are assured that they will be
sold surprisingly ow--no mistake.
Wanted ian Exchange for Goods
Wells River Lancaster, Woodstock, and Essex
money at par; 1000 lbs Maple Sugar, 1000 yards
Of Tow CLOTH 1000 ynlds sleeps Gray, do; 1000
yards Flannel; 500 yards Frockng, and tons of
Wool. MOSES KITTREDGE.
May Is, 1888 42-tf
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Books.

FEVHE subscribers have for sale general assort-
n ment of SCHOOL BOOKS: among which
are the folowing-Adams' Smiths, Buchers,
Welchs and Pareys Arithmetic; olney's Pareys,
Lincolns Botany; Playlarr's Euclid; Worcester
History; parl9ya lst and I'd Book do Blake $
Book; Smiths Grammar; National Reader; Cas
steal do; Porers Rhetorical do; Young Ladies
Class Book; Classical Speaker; Blar's Rhetoric;
History U. S.; do French French Reader;
French Grammar; LIE Bruins Tolemaque; History
of Louis XIV in French; do Charles XII; Cicero s
Orations. &c. &c Also,
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS: among which
are the Observation-Disclosures Book; The Mother at
Home; Child at Home; Mothers Friend; Letters
to the Young; Six months in Convent; Mammon
"a Prize Essay; Church members Guide; Hawes'
Lectures Young Men; Memoirs of Mrs Judson;
do of Brainard Taylor; Bucks Dictionary; NAL
CONS Bible do; History of Martyrs; Lectures on
Dramatic Art and Literature; Bakewell's Introduce
ton to Geology with Professor Silliman Appendix;
Large and Small Bibles; Watts and Select Hymns;
Toy Books, &c. Se, All of which will be sold on
the most reasonable terms.
SHEDD 81 JEWETT
St. Johnsbury Plain, Sept. 25, 1887 S-tf
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The CoNQUEsTs OF RELIGION. "Of its most
difficult conquests, indeed large portion is over.
looked by the human eye. While the evil done
in its name is seen by all, and dwell upon in tri
umph by the adversary-its pure and holy con-
quests are often effected in stiffness and silence;
in the abode of poverty and in the obscurity of
humble and retired life. Who is there that has
seen true christian, in his life and iu his death?
who that has seen the holy calm that sheds it
self over that soul, where grace has triumphed
over passion, where envy and hatred and pride
are sounds unknown? who that has seen the
bright and holy glow of devotion diffused over
the countenance? who that has heard the fervd
accents OF christians prayer? who that knows
the Joy oil christians communion with his Ma
ker, the devout aspirations OF soul which is the
temple OF the Holy Spirit, adorned and sanctif-
ed by his best and richest gifts and graces? who
that has seen the christian struggling with the
storms of life; though cast down, not DESTROYED :
though perplexed, not in despair submitting
with humble resignation to the correction of his
heavenly Father, and gathering the peaceable
fruits of righteousness from the seed which as
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-08-07

Dyamatic,-D. Whose boy your
Boy. Mammy's,
ID. Where is your nanny?
Boy To home,
ID. Where is your homer
Boy In dads house.
ID. What docs your dad do?
Boy. He gets drunk.
ID. What does your mother do?
Boy. Oh, she gets drunk too.
d. Then what do they both do
: Boy. Why marin beats me and dad kicks her
md they fight like tigers.
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sown in tribulu,ion and tears? And yet more,
who that has seen that sight OH which angels
look with joy,-that hallowed bed where chris
tian renders up his soul, MS TO faithful Creator
where, with no vain display, no idle RAPTURE the
dying saint, knowing of truth that he is faith
full who promises, relies, in the last awful scenes
of life, with humble confidence on that hand
which has borne him through all the storms and
struggles Of his earthly pilgrimage, and which
will now cheer and comfort him, in his passage
through the dark valley of the shadow of death
This is, not what christianity can do, but what
il does, day by day not what it does for the
learned and enlightened christian only, hut what
it does to shed light and JOY over the humble u
bode of the lowly and ignorant"
DREADFUL SUPERSTITION. The Rev. Rich
ard Knill, the jealous agent of the London Mis-
sonary Society, at meeting at Leeds lately,
gave thrilling and dreadful account Of super
sition which has lately been discovered to pre-
vail in part of the the Madras Presidency, In
din, where the farmers are in the habit Of iatten-
ing and killing boys, and cutting their flesh from
their bones whilst they yet alive, and sending
a piece of their flesh TO each of their fields or
plantations that the blood may he squeezed out
Of it OH The soil before the child dies; this being
done with the view of making the soil more fer
tile twenty-five boys, amongst the finest that
could be found, were discovered by the British
soldiery in one place, under the care of the
priests, fattening for slaughter; and in another
place fifteen were found They were, OF course
rescued, and put under the care Of the collector;
and it was believed the missionaries would take
charge Of the poor infants, and bring them up
in the christian religion.