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Your humble servant,
GRAFTON
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
We have assembled for the pur-
pose of concentrating day that will be
long cherished and remembered by every
American freeman. Sxty-two years have
elapsed since the instrument you have
just heard read was ushered to the world,
and hurled defiance to one of the most
powerful and warlike governments that
ever existed. 1t breathes the spirit OF
men who would rather have persisted, than
! yielded to insult and injury.
Thirteen of the British Colonies, after
wards the thirteen States that formed the
federal compact under which we live, re-
solved to submit no longer to the indigni-
ties and impositions heaped upon them,
and attempted, by petition and remon-
STRANGE, to arouse the sympathies and call
into action the justice of their mother
country. What did it amount to- Their
petitions were futile--their remonstrance
unavailing, and they were left either to
endure heavy taxation, or resort to that
unalienable privilege, revolution.
At this critical and important period,
we find the child of genius, the intrepid
Henry, whose eloquence, like a tornado,
bore down all opposition, assisted by a
Hancock and a Lee, and others too nu-
merous TO mention, encouraging the colo
MES to sever the connexion between the
two countries, and proclaim to listening
monarchs that they would be free. Like
electricity it was conveyed from one to
another-the hope of freedom animated
their bosoms. Thousands exclaimed, with
a dying Cato, "One hour of virtuous lib.
erty, is worth whole eternity of bon
dage."
The wheels of time made but few
more revolutions before American yalor
and patriotism were arrayed in opposi-
ton to British discipline, obstinacy, and
cruelty. A concentration of circumstan.
ces designated George Washington for
the important station of commander in
chief He Immediately took charge of the
army, although unprovded with the pro.
per munitions of war, and commenced ac.
tive operations The engagement at Bun
ker HILL aud the siege of Quebec proved
unquestlonably to our enemies that thew
would meet positive resistance, and the
battles OF Trenton and Princeton that 10
land on our shores, and to conquer, were
not synonymous terms. About this iunc
ture we lind the colonial army at one time
axhllerated by victory, and at another,
gloom, dependency, and despair seemed
9 hover around them.s Yes, there was
lme when the father Of his country knew
Tot 70 what point to retreat for security
or his little band. Nofricnd to his coun.
ry can reflect upon the almost starved
md naked condition Of our army in l777,
Without the keenes; anguish Of heart. v
But cannot proceed farther, and do ius.f :
ice to my feelings, without noticing that +
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FOURTHOF JULYC CELEBRATION

The celebration of our National hide
pendence which took place at the bridge
on the Amite River, near Maj S. Dunn's,
passed off, as all such celebrations should,
with universal satisfaction and good will.
The citizens Of that neighborhood not
wishing to permit the day which is conse-
cratedin their hearts as a national Jubilee
to glide by without some public nantes
tons OF their feelings, united for the pur-
pose of furnishing barbecue to which
the citizens of the adjacent neighborhoods
were invited. The short length Of time
which they had to make preparations pre-
vented them from furnishing as sumptu-
Gus repast as they could have desired,
yet every thing was furnished, and in
style too unsurpassed, which the gour-
mand, or the most iastidiousappetite could
crave or demand. Much credit was re-
Elected upon the citizens, their wives, and
daughters for the preparation Of such
Dinner The writer of this article has
visited many celebrations of this kind. bu:
none where more conviviality and good
Will was manifested. The company though
small was Just such company as the Spirit
OF the day desired Every heart felt its
sanctity, and every mind was impressed
With the Importance Of the truths contain
ID in the instrument, the PRONUNCIATION Of
which gave rise to the day which they
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or We acknowledge the receipt ofsey-
eral important and interesting public doc
uments from our Representatives, Messrs.
Prentiss and Word.
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I1BIRTYa
SATURDAY, .::n.;m""JULY IA, 1888.

uJ"The quarterly meeting of the Metho dist
Episcopal Church will be held in Liberty on the
LIST Sabbath in August.--There will be preaching
on the Friday and Saturday preceding.
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LOUISIANA ELEcTIoN.--Roman is elect.
ed Governor. White, Garland, and Chinn
Representatives to Congress, all Wings
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Liberty, July 4, 1888

Ll6eTy, Jug 4, 1883.
Dr. 0. w. CAULPIELD,
Sir,-The undersigned, a portion
of your audience, who had the pleasure of
hearing your eloquent and patriotic Ora
ton delivered this day, respectfully re-
quest a copy of said Grafton, for Publca-
finn
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Liberty July 6, 1888.

LtUtTtY, July 0, I000'
GENTLEMEN:
Your note of the 4th inst, has just
been received, requesting a copy OF an
Grafton delivered by me on said day.
Gentlemen, your request | cordially com
ply with, and herewith transmit you a
copy Of the same. The hattering Ian
guage your note contains will be ever re-
membered by
Your humble servant,
o. w. CAULFIELD,
To Messrs. II. Mcknight, S. R. Davis,
and Samuel Tillotson.
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attended to the interests of their constitu.
ens.
Mr.. Walker has been compelled to leave
Washington, on account of i'll health
He was at the Warrenton WAY Springs,
at the last accounts.
The 9th instant was fixed upon as the
day of adjournment. S.
July II, 1888.
To the Editors Of the Liberty advocate:
GENTLEMEN:
The following is copy of a
letter which | have addressed to Mr..
TothiIl, and which | hope you will publish
in the Advocate.
Yours, respectfully,
E. SMITH.
July 18th, 1888.
Mr.. IothiU:
SIR:
find an article from your
pen, as suppose, in the Planter ofthe 30th
June, which has occasioned me some sur
prise, as you profess never to forget any
thing.-The article to which allude, is in
the following words:-
One truth from the Liberty Advocate;
it says
"Now the Judge in his letter says that
he has doubt but that the statement we
imputed to him was made"
This is the fact, we had it from the
Judges own lips, in conformation Of the
statement above, from G..
You know that in my letters both to {
you, and Mr., Graves, | say that | have
10 doubt but what the expression imputed :
o me, was made 1t could not have es- i
aped your penetration, that the omission c
'fthe word "no" which reverses the mean /,
lg of the sentence, must have been acct /,
entail, on the part Of Mr.. Graves, or the O
rinter, and that your remarks makes me e
doubt" in conversation with you, what | I
ad deliberately asserted in my letters,
9th to you and Mr. Graves, and through !
our Papers, TO the public. Now sir, you c
now that this is not the fact. stated to v
on, that in conversation at Jackson, so l
tten alluded to, doubted whether stated !.
our opinions Of Slavery as fact known $
me, or, as an opinion, which merely S
Omitted in argument. further stated to Il
on that my recollection of the matter, !,
as indlstinct, and that had mainly been :.
d to this doubt, by Col. Boyd, of Alfalfa, G
no had informed me, that on one occa- is
on he heard me speaking of the subject s.
our room, and that then only admit :
ID your opinions might be as stated by y
II. Graves, but defended you against the a
large of being an AboIitionist. 1t APP h
ears to me that this statement exhibits al
he matter in very different point Of y :,
ew from the one in which you have plac- m
it. n
certainly have no right to object to dc
'ur availing yourself Of any advantage 70 e
hlch Mr. Graves carelessness gives you, in
t IN doing 50, you must not place me in q de
Ise attitude before the Public. SC
You will please give this place in the y
anter, and oblige ~ y
Your obt. serv't., he
:. f. SMITH. ne
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themselves into habitual state Of equanimity so
that however they may be conscious OF the srug-
gngs Of the natural passions, they are kept so
completely under restraint that to others they do
not seem to exlst.-The anecdote which is reIa-
ted of Socrates and the ply siognomis is insruc-
tive on this point. When the latter, upon exam
ming the lines of the philosophers face, pro-
nounced that he was man of bad temper, ana
exceedingly irascible, the disciples ofSocrates
laughed him TO scorn, as having betrayed the
weakness of his art, by SO totally mistaking the
true disposition OF their master; but he checked
their ridicule, by acknowledging that his natural
temper had been truly represented by the phys
iognomist but that by the discipline OF philoso-
ply, he had been able to acquire such maste-
nv over his passions, that their existence was not
apparent To achieve victory of this kind is
more honorable than 10 conquer in the field OF
battle; according to that of the man, "He
that is slow TO anger is better than the mighty
and he that ruIeth his spirit than he that taketh
city," And again, ale that hath no rule over
his own spirit, is like city that is broken down,
without walls" Learn then my young friends,
to bride your passions, and govern your temper,
from your earliest days.
Let your intercourse with men he marked by
a strict and Conscientious regard to truth, no nor,
Justice, kindness and courtesy. We should GER
tainly have recommended pcliteness, as happy
means of polishing social intercourse, md affor
ding pleasure to those with whom you are con
versant but many are accustomed to connect
an unpleasant idea with this word. But surely,
genuine politeness if not itself virtue, spreads
charm and beauty over that which is viruous.
And certainly their is no merit in awkwardness
and Glow nshness. But our chief object under
this particular is TO urge upon yon constant and
punctilious regard 10 the social virtues. Be hon
est be upright, sincere, men Of your word, faith
full to your trust, kind to every body respectful
where respect is due, generous accordingto your
ability, greatful for benefits received and deli
cate in the mode of confering favors. Let your
integrity be unsuspectcd Never resort 10 any
mean or underland measures: but let your con-
duct and conversation he characterized by frank
ness and candor, by iorbearance, and spirit of
indulgence and forgiveness. In short, do unto
unto others as you would have them do unto
you.-Dr. Alexander.
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I'll u NJ A N LIE E.
Bv PROFESSOR INGRAuAM.

By PROFESSOR INGRAHAM.
Awake, my slumberng soul, awake, arise
Spirit of thought! thy chrystal wings unfold,
And mount to contemplations lofty seat.
There, muse on time swift he tracks the skies !!
On death terrific, striding DER the world,
Moving pathway for his sangune feet
On pleasure! clothed in purple, gems and gold
How soon by time desroyed-by death embraced
How full of pain, the retrospect of hours
Once revell'd by-now on the past enrolld
How fondly turns the heart scenes scarce traced
On memorys page-to death yet CHERISHED flowers,
AS mighty rivers seek their parent sea,
And pour again upon her heaving breast
That bounty, which she only loaned the skies,
So onward glides into eternity!
Oblivion's stream, laden with earths best
Thrones, dominions, and all sovereigntes
Here, diadem-a conquoror's need,
Buoyed by PEASANTS cap, floats the tide
There prncely robes with noaner garbs entwined
Here, sceptre swim, with staff and pilgrims weed
Palace, tower, cot, foa; downward side by side,
All, undstinguishcd, TO fate consigned
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MORAL 81 RELIGIOUS.
ADVICE TO THE YOUNG.

The reflections to which have been led in
speaking Of consistency Of Christian character
suggest the importance of urging upon you the
government your passions. man who has no
control oyer his passions sjustly compared to
ship at sea, which is driven by fierce winds, while
she neither is governed by the rndder nor steer
ed by the compass.-By indulgence, the passion
gains strength very rapidly and when once the
habit ofindulgence is is fixed, the moral condi-
ton Of the sinner is almost deplorabe, and al
most desperate. 10 preserve consistency, it is
necessary to be well acquainted with the week
points in our own character, to know something
ofour own passions, and to guard beforehand
against the occasions and temptations which
would he likely to cause us to &C. inconsistency
with our Christian profession, Many men have
been successfully contended with their ewn pas
sions, and although naturally of hasty and irrit
able temper, have by constant discipline, brought
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STATE OF VERMONT.

ORLEANS DISTRICT SIS.
The Probate Court for the District of Orleans to
all persons to whom these presents shall come,
GREETING.
A MASA PLAsTRIDGE of Coventry, in the
IA County of Orleans Guardian of Samantha
Salman and Charles Pastridge, infants under the
ages of l8 and 81 years, and minor heirs of Asa
Plastridge. late of Bloomington, in SAID District
deceased, having represented to this Court that his
said Wards arc seized and possessed of real estate
situated in Coventry and Bloomington, in Orleans
County, being part of lot Number three in Coven-
try, and part of lots Number "a and rs in Brown
ingon, being what remained of the home Farm of
said deceased after the setting out of the Widows
Dower-And that it will conduce to the interest of
his said Wards to sell said real estate. Its hereby
Ordered that said application stand for hearing be-
fore said Court at session thereof to be holden at
the Probate Office at Irasburgh, in said District,
the first Wednesday of April next, and that notice
thereof be given by publishing this Order emb acing
the substance of said petition in the Calcdonian,
printed at st. Johnsbury in this State, two weeks
successfully, the last of said publications to be
less than two weeks previous to said day.
Given under my hand and the seal Of said Court
this 25th day Of February, A. ID. 1888.
BY order Of Court
81 GEO NYE, Register.
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From the London Despatch.
THE FREE.

The wild streams leap with headlong sweep
In their curbless course DER the mountains steep,
All fresh and strong they foam along,
Waking the rocks with their cataract song.
My eye bears glance like beam on lance
While I watch the waters dash and dance,
/ burn with glee, for love to see
The path of any that's free.
The skylark springs with dew upon his wings,
And up in the arch of heaven he sings
Tril-la, trl-la--oh, sweetor far,
Than the notes that come through golden bar.
The joyous bay of hound at play,
The cav OF n rock on its homeward way
For love the voice of the free.
The deer starts by with his antlers high,
Proudly tossing his head to the sky
The barb runs the plain unhroken by the rein,
With streaming nostrIls and flying name;
The clouds are stirred by the eagle bird,
AS the flap of his swooping pinion is heard
Oh these shall be the creatures for me,
For my soul was iorm'd to love the free
The mariner brave, in his bark on tho wave,
May laugh at the wall round kingly slave;
And the one whose lot is the desert spot,
Has no dread of an cnvous foe in his cot:
The tlIral and state at the palace gate
Are what my spirit has learnt to hate
Oh the hills shall be home for me,
For I'd leave throne for the hut of the free.
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TE7HE DIVING FLUE STOVE has been long
Il and tavorably known as having the best Oven
in use But while the superiority OF the Oven was
acknowledged, complaints were made that the draft
was insufficient and the height Of the stove too
great for convenience.
In the present Improvements, by means of the
rising ue and rolling damper the draft is increased
to any desirable degree while it is under perfect
CONTROL and the Oven, which isIarge, is easily tenn
pered at the will of the user and is liable
burn or scorch in cooking The height ofthe stove
also is sufficiently reduced for convenience. The
improvement in the sunhen projecting hearth, in
addition to the facilities FOR brong, admits of boil
ing tea kettle other vessel of water in very
few minutes by the use Of small quantity of chips
Ibis latter improvement is particularly valuable for
summer use when it is not desirable to build fire
in the body of the stove.
The above Stoves, together with a variety of
BOX STOVES, STOVE FUNNEL sc.
are kept constantly for sale by the subscribers.
E. d II. FAIRBANKS d co.
ST. Johnsbury, JAN 1888. eff
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POETEs ".
RT.
BY CHARLES sPRAGUE.

BY CHARLES sPRAGUE.
When from the sacred garden driven,
Man fled before his makers wrath,
An Angel left her place in heaven,
And crossed the wanderers sunless path.
Twas Art! sweet Arr new radiance broke,
Where her light foot flew DER the ground,
And thus with seraph voice she spoke,
'The Curse Blessing shall be found
She led him through the trackless wild,
Where noontde sunbeam never blazed
The thistle shrunk-lhe harves: smiled,
And nature gadddened as she gazed.
Eartl's thousand tribes of living things,
AtArts command to him are given,
The village grows, the city springs,
And point their spires of faith to heaven.
He rends the oakland bids it ride,
To guard the shores its beauty graced;
He smites the rock-upheaved in pride,
Sec towers of strength and domes of taste.
Earth's teeming caves their wealth reveal,
Fire bears his banner on the wave,
He bids the mortal poison heal,
And leaps triumphant DER the grave.
lie plucks the pearls that stud the doep,
Admitting Beauty's lap to fill;
He breaks the stubborn marbles sleep,
And mocks his own Creators skill.
With thoughts that fill his glowing soul,
He bids the ore Hume the page,
And proudly scorning times control,
Commences with an unborn age
In fields Of air he writes his name,
And treads the chambers of the sky,
He rends the stars, and grasps the fame
That quivers round the Throne on high.
In war renowned, in peace sublime,
He moves in greatness and in grace;
His power subduing space and time,
Links realm to realm, and race to race.
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"Do you find The bump of generosity there'"
said silly fellow, whose head was undergoing
chronological inspection.
"There is something here rather giving" said
the man of heads, pressing his fingers on the
Skuli.
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TEVE UNION BLOUSE.

TryuE subscriber would inform his friends and the
public that the last he has made vaua-
BILE improvements to his establishment, Situated
opposite the splendid Passumpsic llotel0 and will
lions, and, he hopes, stronger Inducements for pub
lie patronage.
Among tho additions to his concern, he has con-
structed a walk extending from the second floor of
his Piazza into the boughs of beautiful Maple
Tree situated in font Of the House, thereby afford
ing pleasant prospect of the surrounding hills and
village (aihough the Tree has been girdled Of late
by an enemy.) And while he hattcrs himself that
external appearances may be somewhat inviting, he
would assure those who may feel disposed TO favor
him with their patronage, that no pains shall be
spared to render the weary traveller comfortable
and happy. He takes this opportunity to tender to
the public his acknowledgment for the liberal
patronage heretofore received, and would solicit,
as he hope to merit, a continuance of the same.
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December 1897.

VI NHE Subscribers have for sale
IL FANCY DINING CHAIRS,
elegant raised seat ROCKING CHAIRS. Those
wishing to purchase will do well to give call.
Just received, "a new supply of SaEETlNGS, the
Gerry best article manufactured, at former low prices
Also many other NEW GOODS. Gentlemen and
ladies', don't forget to call. Here is the place get
great bargains.
19-3w SHEDD 81 JEWETT.
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Books.

VENHE subscribers have for sale general assert,
q ment of SCHOOL BOOKS: among which
are the following Adams, Smiths, Bucher's,
WeIch' and Parley,s Arithmetic; Oney's, Parleys,
Woodbyidge's and Wizards large Geography; Mrs
Lincoln's Botany; Playlar's Euclid; Woreester's
History pareys lst and I'd Book of do; Bikes ;s
Book; Smiths Grammar; National Reader; Clas
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Class Book; Classical Speaker; Bairs Rhetoric;
History u s.; do IN French; French Reader;
French Grammar; lie Bruins Telemaque; History
of Lous XIV. in French do Charles XII; Ciceros
Oratons, &c &c. Also,
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS: among which
the Observation-Disclosures Book; The Mother at
Home; Child at Home; Mothers Friend; Letters
to the Young; Six months in a Convent; Mammon
- Prize Essay; Church members Guide; Halves
Lectures Young Men; Memoirs of Mrs Judson
do of Branard Taylor; Bucks Dictionary; NAL
CONS Bible do; History of Martyrs Lectures on
Dramatic Art and Literature; Bakewelfs Introduce
ton to Geology, with Professor Sillman Appendix;
Large and Small Bibles Watts and Select Ii ymns
Toy Books, &c DC. All of which will be sold on
the most reasonable terms.
SHEDD q JEWETT.
ST. Johnsbury Plain Sept. 25, 1887. 8-tf
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FALL and VVEmter Goods.

The subscriber would also inform his customers
and friends that he has Just received new assert
ment of
FALL and WIWTER GOODS,
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms.
JOHN BACON
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