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North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21
Free Trade & Equal Rights

TX NAPP & Cornwall have opened The
-hA Store formerly occupied by N. B.
Wells OF St. Adams; for the purpose O
selling Goods cheap. Their assortmen,
of goods in part will consist Of the follow.
ing articles:--
A superior article OF German table and
tea Spoons, Sugar longs, Butter Knives
Forks, Desert, Mustard and Salt Spoons
German silver Pencils. An assortment Of
English and French Lepine
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21

4 communication has been sent from
Alburph to my address for the Loco
Foco," small paper published in this
village by persons no way connected with
my establishment. / have to inform my
Republican friends, both Wings and De-
mocrats that am not in any manner con.
nec,ed with the Loco Foco paper.
III, j. THOMAS.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21
AUGUST 81.

on the pend jelly. a, the AssiErs 81 To-
,--ta. the Court tired certain prisoners,
aha wefe isien 81 Polnie an Pele. Their
rsa,es sre Philip Jackson. Dioeenes Mac
4eesle. Benjamin WaFuer, Isaac Mace aid
lsa Msclniyfr. They were found guilty
and were To have hren sentenced on the
ss,h inst. Another ri those prisoners, ma
md Isaac Myers, s;auds committed for
,r.sf -.Narken.le's Ga=.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21
Ran AWAY

EROM the subscriber on the 2Sth day Of July
n 1890, an Indented Boz, by the name Of
ALExANDEp McCAIB, l6 years of age. The
public is hereby cautioned against harbOring trust
ing, employing, or Payisg said boy, for any SER
vices ne may render, | shall hold all persons re.
sponsble who nay harbor, employ or pay SAID boy
without my consent will pay one cent reward
for the return of said runaway, but no charges.
JOHN McGREGOR.
AIburgh, July 81, 1888. 19-3w
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21

CLEANLINEss.-Who are the guardians
Of Monroe County Jail' suppose they
calculate to be reelected on account Of
their economy. Immediately under the
iron CRATE of my window, beautifully bask-
ing in the SUMS rays, are three pig styes,
we'll replenshed with gtunters, and in their
front stagnant marsh of filthy water often
as green as the grass near it, and fanked
by Pringle's old soap works. Several pr-
vies 10 the most exposed situation, close
by. complete the ornaments Of the ground.
-.Mackenzie's Gaz.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21
CONSTANTLY ON HAND.

NIX NAPP & Cornwall, Auction & Com
AM mission Merchants, St. Adams, will
sell all such Goods as may be entrust-
ed to their care at Commission of five
per cent. Liberal advances will be made
on Goods before they are sold. Out door
sales punctualiy attended to-No mistake.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21
THE NORTH AMERICAN.

Receipts for The past ,ceek.-F. NJ
Marsh, Sheldon, s2.-David Nortnrop
Fairfield, 81 7a.-Wakeman Thoyp, do
81 S5.--C Conrad Barre, Highgate, 81 So
L. B. Bailey, Fletcher, 81.
We hope our receipts will occupy more
space another week.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21

The Post Master of East Corinth,
Orange county. VT, has received the
North American about FIVE months and
now sends back the 10th number with the
following endorsement on the margin, as
near as we can make it ont with the assis-
lance Of our neighbors:
Please send no more of your tcar-ha,ck
papers To East Corinlh Post Office, VI"
Now il Mr.. John Morrill,, p. NJ. of East
oonnth had complied with our request, to
SEND back the first number, IN If he, like an
honest man, had sent Us pay for the 10
numbers ne has received, he would have
saved us the trouble OF publishing his
name IN The black list which viii appear
soon. II he does not pay up be shall hear
from US.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21

According to the Upper Canada papers
very serious apprehensions are entertained
ot scarcity OF wheat, in that Province, in
consequence OF the damage done by the
rains. Many fields are nearly destroyed
hy rust. The bearded wheat is the least
iniurpd
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21

ing il. peace wilt not spread her wings for
many 4 5ay over the fair fields OF Upper
Canada-hui contention strife and discord
will continue, anti heartily TIRED Of each
other, the people of England and the pro-
vincials will agree TO become two. Mon
treal Courier
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21

NEws-The degree OF Doctor Of Laws
was conferred on the Hon. Henry Clay, by
the university Of Burlington, dnring his re-
cent visit to that town on his return from
Canada. -.Monfrea! Herald.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21
ihare tte Reading of IL 1reru U-eeL

i"dee The Reading Of ii erery Week
" no. unfrequently occurs when persons
are asked il they will subscribe for news
paper or ifthey already take it, they re,
Ply No; hit neighbor D. takes il. have
'ne reading of il every week Such often
sao' That they like The paper, and some
ufnes say they consider it 8 the bes, NAME,
'aey know of They are benefited every
s ]rek oy the tolls, pefpIexitirs and expen.
LURES LURES OF those who receive nothing from
."eh N return. Reader If thou feel re-
p - lnst send in your name and take
''e paper yourselt!-Exchange paper.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21

Beach Ridge, Caldwell's Manor, July
25, 1889.
We, the undersigned, are acquainted
with the property menti med in the above
schedule, and. in our opinion, it is worth
the amount il is estimated at, and we feel
willing to purchase ickets and abide the
result, as we believe it will be fairly
drawn. JAMES CURTIS.
WILLl.4M MILLER.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21

Bcnj,min Mot, Of Alburgh VI, who
vas condemned TO death by the Colborne
saogisiljon last winter, is still in Mon
real jsil, notwithstanding many of his re-
s.iyes have claimed his release by virtue
- lhelr Iovalty.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21

The package Of North Americans usual
ly left at Barlow's Store in Fairfield will
hereafter be left Cushinq's Shop.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21

The North American has been sent to
many persons who never applied for it,
IN the expectation that if they did not
wish to patronize us they would immedi-
atey return it, according to our request,
and according TO the usual custom. There
are some few persons however who have
ordered their papers discontinued 10 Nth
ont paying up arrearages, 500 even after
naving received them three, four and near
ly tIre months. Do they think such is the
most honorable course to pursue' We
shall hold such persons up In the scorn and
contempt OF the world, unless they pay US
forthwith.
lWil our exchanges please copy, Sci
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21
OH CR.ACKY

A first rate article Of German Silver ia.
1A BILE Spoons selling at % cts, piece,
tea Spoons do. 10 cts, A liberal discount
made to dealers.
KNAPP & CORNWALL.
ST. Albans, August 21st 1889.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21
Highly Important /!

Nervous diseases, liver complaint, dyspepsia,
bilious diseases, piles, rheumatism, consumption.
coughs, colds, splitting Of blood, pain in the ches,
and side, ulcers, female weakness, all delicate ard
mercural diseases successfully treated at DR.,
EVANS Medical Office, 100 Chatham street
New York. ~ tID ~
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21
NEH- & CHEAP As THE CHEAPEST.

WUST received general assortment of Goods
~ adapted to the season, comprising aImos,
every useful article usually called for at Coun-
try Store, which will be sold very low for cash or
on short credit 10 responsible and prompt .eusfom-
ers, by
Ia. VAN DCZEE &Co.
Swapton Falls, June 10Th, 1889.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21
w ATC I'll H. 9.

Silver guard Chains, plated and common
do. Watch Chains, Seals and Keys.-A
splendid assortment Of
COLD g. PLATED JEWELRY,
Such as Cornelan, Agate and Fiiagree
ear Ornaments, Agate, Cornelan and
French Fiagree Breast Pins, Gold and
Plated Finger Rings, OF all kinds and pri-
ces, M usic Boxes, Violins and Accordans.
A splendid assortment Of .4 ..........
CHOICE CUTLERY,
Consisting of Pocket, Pen and Dirk Knives,
EIlott's and Shepherds best Razors,
Shears and Scissors. A large assortment
of
Buttons,
Consisting of Ivory, Pearl and Bone Shirt
Buttons, Gilt, Goat and Vest Buttons, oil
all sizes, kinds and prices. Gum Elastic
and Webb Suspenders, Emerson's best
Razor Strops, Shaving Boxes and Brushes,
Fancy Soaps, Perfumery Of different kinds,
pocket Pistols, Percussion Caps, Lead Pen
ellis and Crayons, Patent french iron side
Combs, common do. back Combs, Ivory
do. Wood pocket Combs. pocket Books &
Wallets, Linen Collars and Bosoms, Neck
Stocks, Gloves, Silk and Cotton Hanker-
chiefs, Ladies' Gotten and Silk Hose,
Gentlemen's do.
Together with Variety Of Articles not
mentioned. The above Goods will be
Sold for Cash, without reserve, so per
cheaper than ever offered before in this
country. Merchants and Peddlers supplied
at New York prices.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21

SCHEDULE of property COR sale by
~ lottery, on Caldwell's Manor, on the
FIRST Monday in September lnext,
LIST Prize, House, barn, out buildings
and acres al land. 81 lot in the sth CON
cession on CaIdwclI's Manor, s60o,0
,. Nine do. adjoining the above
land on the west 900, 90
8. Nine do. adjoining the last
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21

NRANCIS McCADDEN, grateful for
IL past favors, since he commenced business
begs leave to inform his frendand the public
generally, that he still continues the
Tailoring Business.
in all It's various branches, one door north of the
Post Office, where he will be happy to wait upon
those who will favor him with their custom.
Garments, warranted to ht, and Of the very best
workmanship and latest fashion.
9S-Cuttiug done on short notice.
Wanted, one or two FIRST rate Journeymen.
1T. Adams, July u, 1899. I5-tE
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21

Silver guard Chains, plated and common
do. Watch Chains, Seals and Keys.-A
splendid assortment Of
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-21
Fashionable Tailoring

Dams. Augnst 21st rs
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-10-29

GI-In another column will be found the rePoh o. I"
bank committee. composed Of msjonty Of Io'''s'
IL is aVowedIy political paper and tbs g'oS''''
our other duties permit, should be glad to f''F'
For the present we have to say, that the commh' ~
eHrctualIy put the seal Of hypocrisy upon The e,aN
the ocos for ten years past in ether words Tie ''|
meat Of Nathan Smile, introduced 10 ~, aSs e@A
ued from that time TO the last session, The ds's
Of ioeofacoiSm, !. not even deemed worthy The h'
Of the honorable committee No Having ibr ~
sibility once thrown upon them knowing ~"
Wings, (sEd yet the committee has D. 70 "''
them by wholesale in the reporl are ready 70 as'f
measures Of reform not absolutely desifuoh'' .
might be presented the committee dare not ''a''
reputation Legislators upon the naked an'''.
aud ill.eoneocied proposition Of Mr. Smile, TO ~''
the private property ofs.oekboIder' lilte iof o.
ton Of the bills ofthe bank With oil lheir h'''"3
banks and bank stockholders, they are eai 9''N ~
tho. To sr-oss the innocent % absoluis fosbs'y
will Nathan Smile say' wbs, vii the P'lF'.
who have been golIed into the support u BIZ s'''@
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-10-29

My dear Julia" said one pretty girl to
another, show can you make up your mind
TO marry that odius Mr.. Snuff "Why nv
dear Mary, replied Julia, Il believe could
fake him al a piaok.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-10-29

The right lind Of Pressue-The Germantown
Telegraph says There is a tremendous pressure
throughout Pennsylvania just now the poor barns
groan under the loads which they are obliged 10 bear
and some fears are entertained Of their breaking.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-10-29
SCHOOL FUND.

To HIS ErceLiency S,las H. Jennison, Govenor of
the State of Vermont
SIR BY an Act passed Nov. 18th, 1925, for the
beneht OF Common Schools creating school fund
and making the Treasurer commissioner thereof the
Auditor in the Treasury Department is directed TO
audit the dongs of the Treasurer in this behalf and
make annual report of all matters apperaininp there
to- and especially the amount of increase and secu-
rites of said school fund. In compliance with the
provisions OF said Act, iheAuditor has examined the
doings OF the Treasurer in that behalf and reports
the following 10 be correct statement thereof on
this 30th day of Sept 1889.
The school fund is wholly vested in loans TO indl-
viduas and cash loaned to the State the former in
the form OF notes TO the Commissioner, in part Sc
cured by mortgage on real estate, and in part by CO.
signers, and so far as the Auditor is informed or
can Judge, the securities are satisfactory and the
notes considered good.
The amount thus loaned TO individuals was in
Sept. 1888. S4i,eSi As; of this sum there has been
paid within the time since my Report of the Goth
day OF September 1888, the sum Of 81 $50 O5 ofthe
principal leaving the amount now on loan 10 ind-
yiduals, exclusive of interest, SI3,I3i no.
The amount on Loan 10 the State was on the Goth
OF September, 1888, exclusive OF interest due from
the State, s61020 49, TO this is TO DO added the sum
OF S935,0S cash received By A. Wardner late Trea-
surer, between tie Goth of September and the 10th
OF October, 1888, applicable this fund as appears
by my additional Report, made the last mentioned
day and tine sum Of eli, 557 40 received by the
treasurer applicable To said fund since the said 9th
OF Oct last, appears by my Report in the Treas
ury Department Of this date making together sI2.
1913 IS, thus making altogether the sum Of s76JI3
81 now on loan 10 the State exclusive Of interest
Amount Of the School Fund, exclusive Of int due
individuals notes, 43l34 40
Loans TO the State from 1884 TO 1889
inclusive 7G.5la 81
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-10-29
AUDITORS REPORT.

To Hs ErcelieHey. Sdas H. Jenison, Gorcnor q
the State Of Vermont.
SIN Tho undersigned Auditor in the Treasury
Department. agreeahly TO the provisions OF an Act
passed Oct 30tli 1907, has attended to the duty Of
auditing and examining the accounts Of Henry f..
James, Esq. Treasurer of Vermont from the time he
entered on the duties of Treasurer, the 9Th day
of Oct last TO this 30th day of Sept, A. ID. 1880.
and reports the following TO be correct statement
of the fiscal operations of the Department, for the
term aforesaid
Sept. 30ih. A. ID. 1899.
State Of Vermont IN account ,ch H. +. James, Esq.
Tfcasurtr Of Vermont
Dr.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-10-29

1890 w" " A"e'ff StHA f-ae tNFNffFf
R,xased L~~s.--Tho House ihon proceeded 70
the consideration Of title l. 81 tlc revised statutes.
cowc>fniRs elections, which had bcca approved ard
Imported by The ocrn twice Rad and ordered TO a
ID reading to-sssrfew afternoon. lite 2 Chap 2,
VI ,iss organisation Of the ous. Of Representatives.
smenesd by fsing The tnnc Of meeting oi the House
~ 10 A. N. end ordered 10 "a reading tomorrow
sfsrnoon Chap. 10. OF county property was re-
ku~d 10 gen. com title 3. Chsp. 8, ofcouu,ics, and
tAiie J. Of ihr seat Of government and public proper
y. ~er referred 10 com Of ways and means. TT
~ .. Chap. 8, Of promulgaiion Of laws was referred
gsn cosn Chap. 4. Of construction Of statutes,
wss lad upon the table Chap. Z. OF applications TO
~ General Assembly. referred 10 Of insolven
ey. Chap. &, Of certain state officers. referred 10
gsa CON Chap. II. Of poor houses referred TO gen
eon Chap. IS, concerning pavpcrs referred TO ju.
ditiary com Chap. ~. of probate Districts referred
10 judiciary com.
TIE Governor. by message, transmitted the annu-
3, refum ofihe Adjuiani General.
Bs.-By Mr.. Hodges repeating part OF act
ascending the act Incorporating the Rutland and
Wnsshall Rsil Road Co. referred to com. on roads
- canals. BY Mr.. Rice relative 10 witnesses, re-
1ls'sd y judiciary com Adl. Adj. o., 90
sENATE.-- Ba.. by Mr. Foster, providing for
- Incorporation Of banking associations. This
= copy Of the n. Y system. The bill was
rtcs Rad and referred.,o com on banks repeating
= - rendering turnpike roads, free roads, read
~ sims and passed laying tax lands in
0ruash laying tax on lands in Chittenden,
ytsd ihird time and passed
80 frum the Governor transmitting the nom
-, by Gen. Martin Flint, of the office Of
y ~ County OF Orange.
Dviosd Statutes occupied the Senate until
1nrnent
Bills. BY Mr.. Hazen. to provide for
Of certain officers and soldiers called
nmU[tax0 frcnfiar lSlS.D rafprrpl In
h1rs. BY Mr.. Ma'iocks, relative to
gVrs, referred 20 judiciary com. By
tQpoalipg I'd section OF the act Of 1898
1Soesu,eni for debt, referred 10 judic-
rTosssd bill taxing lands in Greens
n3lfess by com. on roads and
~ 10 Rutland and Whitehall Rail
~ or tie bill being TO repeal the
~ act which places tho charter
Il Gsivse legislatures Mr. Butler
~, supported by Mr. Par
Mr. Brown moved to Law
m make il the order for to-
- 70. by com on banks,
which will appear hereafter;
~ the order of the day for
no copies ordered 10 be
Acqun against action relative
~ his resolutions relative TO
b was in favor OF the
- their importance in his
81 the House should be
IN manner he therefore
~ The resolutions were
lpoeluiion for Thanks
ansnd, which was con-
idQs, on Banks, hav.
&6<S2S.1 eommiitee, and con-
S1cHS - - on motion TO lay
111fo Mr. Fullam moved
a 81.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-10-29
slI0,6is 81

*ll0,6i5 81
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES DAVIS.
Sept. 30th 1899
REPORT on THE SAFETY FUND.
TAIEAEsr SHOWING THE CONDITION THE SAFETY
FUND ON THE 30rH SEPT. 1880
Received from each Bank as follows. viz:
bank Of Mlddlebury $4,000 90
- Bellows Falls 2.O35 40
% Woodstock 2.O36 "a
Orleans liza SO
Newoury 2.023 90
Manchester a,;s5 p
Essex ss5 90
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-10-29

paid loss on 1914 of Windsor b,nk bills sold 10
paid ar. Merrill for VI. State ba INK bills 4
paid A. l.. Miner, clerk half years salary 1877
paid panther certificates, 40
To balance in the Treasury. 6238
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-10-24

Including the eight members whose scats are ;snus
ted, viz. Wings in Ncw.I Jersey, d. in Illinois.
Van Buren man in Pennsylvania, and do in Virgin
q. there appears to be Wing majority of T. lncu.
no doubt :here is Wing mciority of6. The two
members from Mississippi, who are to be chosen on
the 4th and 9Th OF mex. month"; may increase this ma:
elect Wings, and should all the disputed members he
excluded in the first instance, there would he a Wbo
majority Of 4 On the contrary. should Mississipp;
be excluded in the FIRST instance, there wond he he
This rs the snppnsition that all the members vote
agrceably to our classification Of them But there are
a few, chiefly on the Wing side, who cannot be de.
North Carolina, John Campbell Of South Carolina. fbe
Globe claims them both tor the Administration and
perhaps q part Of the Georgia delegation. The probo.
bity is, that in order 70 the votes cf these men
the Van Burentes viii nominate for Speaker STATE
Rights man; for instance, Mr.. Pckens OF South Caro.
lima. .'rs 0"'O'
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-10-24


We annex q statement showing the strength Of mar
ties in the popular branch Of Congress- as Al present
constituted. The two last columns show he noirics
Of the members OF the last Congress from the saine
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-10-24

'Ishould like TO live enc hundred years, to zee how
our country win he improved in the time, said friend
Of ours. Hardly long enough was the reply. u
should like to oullive the Florida War
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-10-24

=, Maryland Election: The allowing will be the
Congressional delegation from MARYLAND:
Whtgs. Fun Buren.
John Z. Dennis, Eamcs Carroll,
WIlinm Z: Johnson, Solomon Hillen, Jr
Daniel Jeniter. 1T. IT, Wor,hingtou.
Francis Thomas,
Philn'F Thomas
hl.E N. Y. American
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-10-24


Pursuit Of knowledge under D!DGcua'es.-
+" So has knowledge almost always been cul-
tivated and genius nurtured,-that Is to says
amidst difficulties. Where did Franklin
first cultivate the knowledge that at length
boro him to the heights of fame Ina prin-
ting-office. Where did Bowditch study the
mathematics In early life on ship-board,
and ever after, in hours sna!cned from the
cares of busy life. How did Ferguson be-
gin TO study astronomy Tending sheep in
Scotland; lying on his back upon the bare
earth, and gazing upon the heavens. mapping
out the consultations by means OF simple
string stretched from hand to hand, with
beads upon II, which. sliding back and forth.
enabled him TO ascertain the relative distan-
ces of the stars. Where did young Faraday
commence his studies.-still young and yet
the successor in London tothe celebrated Da-
Wy! He began his chemical studies, poor
boy, in an apethecary's shop. Sir Richard
Arkwright, who was knighted for the i'm
provements he intseduced into cotton-spin-
ming, and whose beautiful scat upon the
Wye is one OF the fhirest In England, was q
barber till he was thirty years old. And at
this moment, there Is man IN New England,
who has read fifty languages who was APP
prensiced, -who has always worked, and
who still works,-as blacksmith !-Ckris-
tiGn Eramimer.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-10-24

y
CREDT-No country in the world furnishes such
triumphant proof OF the beneficial effects Of credit as
our own. IL was settled upon credit; it fought the
as 2. Independence upon credit; i has converted
forests INTO gardens on credit its sails have whiten-
every ocean on the globe on credit IL has driven
most Of the manufactures Of England from our Dor
des by credit; by credit it lives and moves and
without It there w0nld be neither national indepen.
depce nor individual enterprise. We therefore, nj.
terry deny the principle assumed by the advocates oE
the Sub-TTeaenFy scheme in hostil,tv IA crads AND
maintain that 10 ~ false in theory as Il = antrc
publican and destructive in practice We maintain
that every poor man who desires an ateolate reward
TOR MS labor is interested in maintaining credit avs
tenn wh'eh will furnish that reward, end in denounc-
ing any ana every measure that s calculated 70 en-
nance tho value OF coin, and thus dHinish the NAM
per OF his employers; that every yeung inan whose
fortune u yet TO Be made BY his industry can have no
nope OF success through any other means than the
creit which hue character may enable him to obtain,
ana that % close upon him the avenues which have
conducted 80 many 70 prosperity would be as disas-
Ioes 70 the community % 4 would be unjust 20 the
woman in Gibson county, Indiana, recently sent
three OF her children to look for eggs ia hens nest
short distance from the house. They ran eagerly and
thrust seir hands intotls nest when large copper
head snake lying in t. attacked aud bic the whole
three The mother haating tleir screams ran 70
their assistance, and wha absent The youngest child
isll into tub water and was drowned. To add to
the laosheFs distress. the three who were bi,,en h
The snake died in two hours after. y
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-10-24

Sultan MahmOud and his Eon-Tt has been
stated that the late Sultan died of intemper-
ance-that he ruined an excellent constilu-
ton by drinking, and died as other drunk
ards die, of deIiriun tremens, An article is
now going the round of the newspapers, that
his son, on coming to the throne, caused the
immense stock of rich wines and other inlox-
icating drinks, which his father had collect
ed with great care, 10 be thrown into the Bos-
phorus. This. if true, is most important
event-an example worthy of some Christian
rulers not afar of, who have seen their pred
ecessors hurled from high places by the in
sidious demon. Let all rulers put the poison
out of their way and out of the way of the
people, and our world will be the better for
them.-A1lericGn Temperance Union.