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Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-09-04

/ IHE HIGHEST PATTERN. As it will
raise "a our endeavor high. to look on the
inighest pattern, so it will lay our the1ts
low concerning ourselves. Men compare
themselves with men. and readily with the
worst, and f1atter themselves with their
comparative BITTERNESS. This is notthe way
20 see our spots, to look into the muddy
streams OF profane mems lives; but look
into the clear fountain of the word. and
mere we may both discern and wash them.
CONSIDER the infinite holiness of God, and
TINS VIII humble US in the dust. When
lsalan saw the glory of the Lord, and
hearo the Seraphim cry, Holy, holy, no.
~ ne cried out of his own and the peo-
pies unholiness. Wo is me, for am un-
gone, Tor am man of uncIean lips, and
l: dwell IN the midst of people of unclean
Ups; Tor mine eyes have seen the King,
the Lord of Hosts. Leighton.
Christ's ministers must be careful,
while they display Gods wrath, to con.
ceal their own, and be jealous over them
selves, lest sinful anger shelter itself un.
der the cloak of zeal against sinh
Henry
1.-the heart be cold in PRAYER. prav un-
TIL 1t grows warm. To forsake the closet
because you are not in a good frame, is to
go away from the fire because you are
Surely nature is book, and every pa qe
rich with sweet hipts. 70 an attentive
mind, the garden turns preacher, and it's
blooming tenants are so many lively SER
mons. What an engaging pattern, and
what an excellent lesson have we here
Heroey.
With good minister of the gospel, the
end of one duty is the beginning ofanoth-
er: When Calvin was persuaded 10 re-
init his ministerial labors, he answered
With some resentment, s. What, would
you have my Master find me IDLE 2" Per-
severe in his work "tilI the Lord come. -
Hold fast till then" "Continue in these
things Endure to the end, like good
soldier. Hilary.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-09-04
BRA1NrRD's SABBATH. In his diary

BRAINERD's SABBATH. In his diary
dated at Connecticut Farms, Lords day.
January 20, 1746, Brainerd saws:
"Was calm and composed. Was made
sensible of utter inability to preach with
out divine help; and was IA some good
measure willing to leave it with God, to
give or withhold assistance as he saw
would be most for his own glory. Was
favored with considerable degree of as
slstance in my public work. After pub
lie worship, L was in a sweet and solemn
frame of mind,> thankful to God that he
had made me in some measure faithful in
addressing precious souls, but grieved that
l had been no more fervent in nv work
and was tenderly affected towards all the
world. longing that every sinner might be
saved; and could not have entertained any
bitterness towards the worst enemy living.
la the evening rode to Elizabeth Town !;
and while riding was almost constantly
engaged in lifting up my heart to God,
lest L should lose that sweet, heavenly So
lemDlty and composure of soul which [
then enjoyed. Afterwards was pleased to
think that God reignelh and thought [
could never be uneasy with any of his
Idlspensations. but must be entirely salts
fed, whatever trials he should cause me
in his church to encounter. Never felt
more sedateness, divine serenity and COM
posture of mind could freely have left the
dearest earthly friend for the society of
angels and spirits of just men made per-
lect; my affections scared alof to the
blessed Author Of every dear enjoyment
viewed the emptiness and unsatisfactory
nature efthe most desirable earthly OBJ
jects, any further than God is seen in them,
and longed for,a life of spirituality and
inward purity; without which I sa W there
could be no true pleasure" is-T
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-09-04
THE FoELY OF PENANcE You

The folly OF PENANCE. You can
not scourge yourself into the favor of God,
nor emaciate yourself into acceptance with
him. Men are often willing to do tow
ards securing salvation, more than is re-
CURED of them, if they but be permitted to
do it according to their own mind and in
their own manner. They are agreed to
strive to enter in at the strait gate, if they
may do it in their own way 1t is not to
the amount, but to the nature of the requi-
sltlons of the Gospel, that they are averse.
They are ready to make sacrifices Of prop
erty and personal comfort, to almost any
extent, if these things may but be the price
of their redemption.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-09-04

~. nave sought IN vain for the original .o..z q
ID ePof's and am therefore Reluctantly rano,,s y
s.ale the charges they have co,.s y al
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-09-04

HEAVEN ON EARTH.-"I knew such
man, whether in the BODY, or out OF
the body. 1 cannot tell: God knoweth \
how that ne was caught up into paradise;
and heard unspeakabIe words, which il is
not lawful for man to utter."-2 Cor.
xii. "a.
Mr. John Holland, the day before he
died, called for the Bible, saying. Come,
on come; death approaches, let US gather
some flowers to comfort this hour" And
turning with his own hand to the 9Th
chapter of Romans. he gave the book to
Mr. Leigh. and bid him read: at the-end
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-09-04

Gods people are too touchy. in looking
so much for respect from men. It argues
a secret leaven of pride, if they murmur
when the world doth not esteem. A
Christian is an unknown man in the
world. and therefore should not take it i'll
if he finds himself slighted.-MGson.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-09-04

SELF-DEcEPTIoN. Some men talk
like angels, and pray with great fervor,
and mediate with deep recesses, and
speak to God with loving affections and
words Of JUNCTION, and adhere to him in ST.
lent devotion, and when they go abroad
ale as passionate as ever. peevish as a
frig hted fly, vexing themselves with their
own reflections; they are cruel in their
bargains, unmerciful TO their tenants, and
proud as a barbarian prince; they are, for
all their fine words. impatient of reproof,
scornful to their neighbors, lovers of mo-
ney, supreme in their own thoughts, and
submit to none all their spiritual lifethe
talk of is nothing but spiritual fancy and
illusion; they are still under the power of
their passions, and their sin rules them i'm
periously, and carries them away infalli-
bly.-Jeremy Taylor
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-07
SIGNS OF THE TIMES.

4sd foot, Major, Captains, Lieuten-
ant, Ensign with Lord Fitzroy Len
nox and draft sailed from Portsmouth for
Canada.
Detachments for the Coldstream guards
and other Regiments sailed on the 4th
June from Portsmouth. On the 9th same
month detachment for the Saith.
The U. S. Army and Navy Chronicle
states that the new sloops Of war
are 10 be fitted for sea with ali convenient
dispatch, and put in commission as fast as
crews can be obtained. The small vessels
recently returned from cruises are to be sent
10 sea as soon as practicable The Shark
is destined for the Pacific the Grampus
lor the West Indies. The Enterprise. at
Philadelphia, and the Dolphia, at New
York, are to be prepared for service, des-
tinatlon at present unknown.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-07
~ office.

VENHE Public are hereby notified, that
IL the undersigned will petition the
General Assembly of the State OF Yer
mont, at the October Session, A. ID. 1889.
Tor the exclusive privilege Of keeping a
Ferry from Abel Phelps landing place in
Alburgh, to the landing place in North
Hero, opposite to said Phelps landing
place and from said landing place in
North Hero to the said Phelps landing
place in Alburgh, and so along the shores
Of North Hero and Alburgh, one mile
each way from both Of said landing places,
for, and during the term OF ten years from,
and after the lst day Of November A. ID.
1889.
ABEL PHELPS.
Alburgh, July q, 1899. l7-9w
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-07

raj pieces. He was taken Immediately by
superior force and was sent TO Montreal
jail where he now hes. Pelican is an
honest and pcaceabIe man and the father
of family. Such are the peacemakers put
into our villages TO keep up continued
scene Of confusion in the Province. JOS.
eph Dufor,, Zacharie Hebeu ard Michel
Masse three refugees who had come back
to their homes on the word OF our infamous
Magistrate WIN. MacGinnis, have been
taken up and sent 10 Montreal for high
Treason. Such is the treachery OF those
who hold office under our government.
Our ha5ttahts regret their conduct of last
fall and swear that il they can have ano.
ther chance, they shall fight with pitch
forks.
Yours very truly,
l.. G-N
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-07
EXPENSE OF THE LITE INSUR-
RECTTOE IN Canada.

Il appears by the Budget which was
brought forward in the British Parliamen;
on the 4th Of July, that the Canada war
has been an expensive one so far. The
extraordinary expenses in Canada during
the past year amount 10 between 4 and 5
millions Of dollars Parliament is asked 10
vote { ,07S,00 sterling TO meet extfaor-
dinary expenses in Canada during the pre-
sent year. These extra expenses are only
for the militia & volunteers, as the regu-
lar troops are paid out Of the Army fund.
Add TO these ertra-ordinaries the ordinary
expense OF keeping up regular army, in
active service amounting TO $4,000. men
taking into account the expense of impor-
taton &c, and you have sum nearly
equal to the present value of Canada, and
which must saddle England with an addi-
uonal debt, or increase that taxation which
is fast driving theBritish people to rebellion
The excess Of expenditure over and above
the receipts forthe years. enormous,to meet
this the Chancellor Of the Exchequer
has proposed to take vote OF credit, issue
Exchequer Bills, or impose an additional
tax. All this is very good In proportion
to the increase Of this tax will our cause
prosper.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-07
AUGUST I.

Nf. De Lofimief's letter 10 another friend,
on the day Of bis execution, w
Earning that his friend had provided a
grave for him GA a 20, he owned in the
public bOrying ground.
From INV Dungeon, Montreal jail, !
Feb, J. th, 1889, 1 O'Clock, 4. NJ.
Mr. DrAR FRrESn--T have but few
romcats TO 1--we. 10 I've hours from this
ttal have persisted on poiica. scsi0.d.
/ have set Ia fulfil a last aud precious duty:
u IS that Of gratitude, il would be more
peasant Cor me to discharge such a duty
oder other circumstances In spite OF all.
VOLUNTARILY submit myself to the irresisli-
be force presentcIfcumstances; my con-
turi unhfald> me not. | retain nv self
possession, and am more CAIN than ever.
The cn'v regret that stiggs me, is 10 see
my family unprovided for Why complain
o. what was personally done to me; nv
country knows me, and have the salts
faction in dying to have the esteem and
APPRECIATION of my compairiots and yours
IN particular This thought delights me,
and fills my heart with JOY. My Execu-
TONERS send me To perish on scatiold, a
cibbetil But what is it to me to die, laun-
ched into the air; death under all its vari-
Gus forms, by The crucifction or by en-
yaung, by fire, or by the guiIIoline, by the
rope or BY the sword, is but cessation oil
animal HE. II ignorant or prejudced
men attach ideas Of dishonor, Of shame OF
o(ptelerence to any of these different modes
oleXeculions, it is because they do not re-
fleet on the causes which bring them to
their unhappy tate or the inevitable result
Ieatl. | wish you, dear friend, to accept
my most sincere thanks before diving for
the distinguished favor that you are about
- paw 10 my inanima'e remains, after they
shall have been brought down from the
.cahoId, and do believe me to my last
breath your ahtctlonaie and
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-07
For the North american.
ST. ATHANAsE, IL. ca LIST Aug.

My dear .triend, The times look rather
sSuaIiy here. We are infested with that
internal spying police which causes more
soluble 10 our once peaceabe village than
ois ever been known before. Last Sunday a
: an named Simonette Pelican a hos
lrr at Mr.. Motifs Tavern on the other
ia1e Of the river, came TO the tavern al
is place and remained till about eight
o'clock, speaking quietly with friend
e was just returning 10 his home when
police officer told him that be could not
ilow him TO go, and that he had to sleep
p this side of the river. Pelican remon-
rated, and swore that he would not stop
nd proceeded on, when the police officer
ruck him on the head with his staff.
-lleau Immediately gave him blow with
; fist and broke bis undeT-iaw into seve-
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-07

Adam Thorn who was for considerable
time the rabid writer Of the Montreal Her.
aid, was purchased last summer by Lord
Durham, at the price of $l776, whilst his
Lordshlp would not give more than 1882,
Is "a cts. for Christopher Dunkin, the
editor of the stupid Morning Courier. His
Lordship understood we'll how to muzzle
the presses in Lower Canada. We should
like to know how much old John Nelson
and Carlton Fisher got for themselves.
Their price, however, could not have been
high.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-07

W About nine months since, gentle
man, calling himself Mr.. Chas. Willard OF
Moss, (and protesting to be a Canadian
patriot, but afterwards denounced by
Mackenzie and others as suspicious
character,) induced lad about Is years
old Moses ConkIin) to accompany him to
St. Adams, VT, under promise of educa-
Ting and employing him. His mother, a
widow, is very anxious to hear Of or from
her son and to get him home if not doing
well. ANY information from or about him
addressed to the Beacon, New York civ,
will reach and oblige his anxious mother,
who has recently written to him, addressed
" Moses Conkiin, St. Adams, VT" but has
yet received no answer.
Any information respecting the lad will
be thankfully received at this office.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-07
"A blessing 10 Mothers.

DR.. ". Eraas'S celebrated Soothing Sur
ups for Children cutting their teeth.
TESIIlS infallible remedy has preserved hundred
II Of children when thought past recovery, from
commissions. As as the syrup is rubbed on the
gums, the child will recover. The preparation is
so innocent, effcacous and so pleasant that no
child will refuse to let its gums be rubbed with it,
When infants at the age of four months though
there Is no appearance ofteeth one bottle of syrup
should be used on the gums to open the pores
Parents never should be wlthou the syrup in tho
nursery where there are young chldren for If a
child wakes IN the night with pain in the gums
the syrup Immediately gives ease by opening the
pores and healing the gums, thereby preventing
Commissions, Fevers, &c,
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-07
dnted.
DR.. WILLIAM EVANS
S O o THING YRUP
FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.
PREPARED ny HIMSELF
To Mothers and Nurses.

TIE passage ofthe Teeth through the gums pre-
duces troublesome and dangerous symptoms. h 10
known by mothers that there is great irritation IN
the mouth and gums during the process. The gums
swell, the secretion and saliva is increased, the
child is seized with frequent and sudden fits of cry
ing. walcInngs, starting in the sleep, and spasms
OF peculiar parts the child shrieks with extreme
violence, and ihrusts It's fingers into its mouth. II
these Precursory symptoms not speedily alevi-
ated, spasmod'c convulsions universally superyene
and soon cause the dissolution of the infant
Mothers who have their little babes afflicted with
these distressing symptoms should apply DIR. WV.
EVANS CELEBRATED SOOTHING SYRUP, which
has preserved hundreds OF infants when thong ht
past recovery, from being suddenly attacked with
that fatal malady. commissions
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-07

HE YANKEES FRIGHTENED AT LAsT,-
We think we may with some degree OF
certainty, congratulate the Inhabitants OF
the two Canadas on the improhabilitv of
any invasions for good while TO come.
from the American side, unless in the
event OF national war, provided the IN
formation contained in the Niagara Chroni-
Gle oil the llth instant, is correct. 1t is
there stated that IL is "probabIe the
American authorities will now act with VI
gor, rs Sir John Colborne has been IN
strueted, in case Of future invasons of our
territory from the republic, TO pursue and
punish The outlalcs WHEREVER HH CAN
CATCH THEM. These instructions have
been communicated 10 the American Gov
vernment by Mr.. Fox" This accounts
for Mackenzie and Case having been CON
victed and sentenced. We happen To
know that instructions given to Sir John
Colborne have already been acted upon on
the frontier, and that individuals have been
lately pursued. We hope the " sinking
will soon be the "sunken cause" but
whether it is " sunk" by the activity OF
the American Government or by our troops
pursuing and Furnishing the outlaws into
the States, it will not in any degree induce
Us TO believe in the honesty Of Van Buren,
or i'll the existence OF friendly feeling to-
wards us along the frontier Fear, and
fear alone, 1cW be The means of bringing
peace TO our borders. Montreal Heriad.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-07

Forty-seven military prisoners were
embarked last week, at Quebec, on board
The Athol, for Van Dieman's land, for the
crime OF deserlion-of the Royals, two-ol
the l1ih, one--of the 18th, one-or the
Gath, one--of the sad, six--or the 34th,
seven-of the 49d, three-or the Goth, two
of the list, four--of the 73d, two-of the
o5th, :hirteen-oi the 93d, FIVE.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-07
For the North American
DINNER TO COL. Mcneil OF PLATTS.
RTRGII
Y ours very truly
l.. e.
How pleasant It's to see
Friends and kindred all agree"


Friends and kindred all agree"
Mr.. THoMAs-You have not perhaps forgotten
that we were old friends while you were con-
Quoting the Post was jealous supporter, which
II now known would entite me to the appellation
ofrebe 1t may not be safe for me to write YOU
this letter, but shall risk it. | wish to inform
you that on Friday last grand dinner was given
10 Col. Mcneil ofPlattsburgh by the loyalists of
this place. OF course was not present, but from
one who was, learn that they had Jolly time
Champagne was plenty, and when they had got
pretty well joilJied they began toasting each 9th.
er IN tho most hatering terms. After our friend
Mac had been toasted, he rose and thanked the
company for the marked kindness with which he
find that they had duly appreciated the many ser.
vices he had rendered them and before closing he
must recommend to their favorable consideration
his worthy successor in the custom office, Col.
Stone, whose superior management had enabled
him to annoy those infatuated men who had rebel.
led against our Sovereign Lady the Queen. 6
cheers for Stone and for the Queen.)
Col. Dyer, of the volunteer corps, got up aud in
most elegant speech delivered himself of scnt-
ments credltable to any oyalist, and very aatter-
ing to a certain species of Republican. He said
it had given him much satisfaction to learn that
his friend, Col. Stone, was not at present partial
to the patriots. 1T was not long since he had
heard of gallant act performed by that gentle
man, which throws the burning Of The Caroline
into the shades entirely. (NVhat was it what
was it do tell u.s." exclaimed dozen voices
The Col. proceeded to inform them that early in
the spring Col. S. had seized from the shoulder.
of a she-rebe, the wife of Refugee valuable
mourning shaioL g cheers for Stone and for
the Queen') He then gave the following senti-
ment; May the shaws of rebels wives make in
ezpresslbles for Col Stone, and their coaks, coats
tor the loyaists. God save the Queen
Remainder next week.
Yours in haste, &c.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-07

Tares for Canada,-JEst as we ex-
pected, the Imperial Parliament has at last
resorted 10 direct taxation in the Canadas.
On the 4ih of July, ull., the anniversary OF
thatday that gave independence to a consid
cradle portion Of her American possessions,
Great Britain caused an act to be passed
authorizing Sir John Colborne to levy
taxes for supporting local Police, building
railroads, canals, &C., &c. How will
the IoyaiSts Of the townships like that /?
The tories of Canada may soon be obliged
TO pay rather dear for their whistles.
Hurrah Tor the Queen! "The work goes
bravely on"
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-07
Missiskoui Bay, Aug. 8, 1889.
10 The Editors Of the North american
Yours in haste, &c
J. 3 y = =.

To The Editors Of the North american.
GENTLEMEN,
If you think proper to publish in your
valuable paper few remarks, on what
appeared IN several Montreal papers, con-
corning the burning of the Steamer John
Bull, near Lavatrie on the morning of
18th June last, you will confer favor on
many Of your friends and Of one OF your
subscribers.
do not pretend to enter into a long
comment on this subject as the community
at large are already acquainted with the
abusive language from the Tory papers OF
Lower Canada. shall merely say that
the Purser OF the late Steamer John Bull,
as well as all the tory Editors of Montreal,
are too well known for their hatred towards
every thing OF Canadian or French extrac-
tlon. They are particularly hostile to-
wards the ha6ltans as they are pleased TO
call the farmers. | can boast of knowing
those same habitans or farmers of French
extraction, too well to believe word Of
what they are so malic iously accused.
Every American who is well acquainted
with the peaceable and honest Canadians,
and with their strict morality will, like
myself, pronounce those malicious state
ment published in the Montreal Herald,
and other papers Of the same stamp, alb
sou.ey false. 1t is we'll known that the
liberal party in Canada, are deprived OF
the means of defending themselves, there
is not one liberal paper published there;
what few there were, have been DESTROYED
or seized by the authorities; the proprie-
tors and editors accused Of High Treason,
dragged into prison or obliged to expatriare
themselves for having published the truth,
and for exposing the grievances en-.
tailed on their country by the tyrannical
government of Great Britain.
IonrS &c.
Lac Fsss,ss.s
P. S. Since writing the above | have
received per the last mail, Montreal pa
per, which gives the affidavit of Alexander
Comeau, Captain OF the Montreal Police.
1t is long letter addressed to f. P.
Leclrrc one Of the Magistrates Of the Po-
lice which Telutes what was inserted in
the Montreal Herald, and other tory pa.
pers Of that city, in regard 10 the conduct
Of the Canadians al the time and place OF
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-08-07
From our Montpeher Correspondent

Hon. c. P. Van Ness made very able
argument for Holmes, before our Supreme
Court. He was really eloquent and rea.
soned soundly. His argument seemed tc
be conclusive to the minds of his heaters
that the governor had no power to act il
the matter. During his arguments he al
Iuded TO the infamous neutrality law, and
expressed his opinion that Congress had
gone too far. Though this remark was
not exactly pertinent to the issue, it shows
how he feels on the Canada question. ]
think he is a decided Patriot. The deci-
sion in Holmes case has not yet transpi-
red"