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There is a small river in Mount Vernon
Hiilsborough county, New Hampshire, Ina
empties into the Shouhegan, which was callr,
BY the Indians,
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'hqainopassa1f anonlaenog.

- The New York Canal Commissioner have fixed the
io,h inst Tor the opening Of the navigation on the ca
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HOuteli's Patent Water Proof
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A IL discoveries in the Arts and Sciences
IA which tend to promote the well being and
happiness of the human species, are Justly
ranked among the most useful Of any az, or
nation. II is well known fact that mankind
are exposed TO numerous ills, occasioned by
WET FEET, such as cough, catarrh, head
ache, tooth-ache, and consumption; which ara
among the most efficient causes Of The destruc-
ton Of human life.
Against this prolific source of evil, Boutelle's
Patent Water Proof Paste will be found an in
iallible remedy. II is absolutely mperrious to
water, and may be applied, without injury TO
the leather, To boots, shoes, SC. &C. and on
account of its imperviousness to water, Il ia
also preserver of leather. The sales OF the
Paste are also as great in the Summer season.
as in Wintero or Spring, being good in keeping
the Shoes or Boots sof, as well MS impe.vious.
iiom the effects Of Dew. The value Of this
article has been well tested, by numerous an.
plications to leather in its variety of uses. In
deed, 'he genuine Water Proof Paste is offered
to the public with the full assurance that Il n
lar superior to any thing Of the kind ever used,
and that every purchaser will receive entire
satisfaction in the use of the ticle.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
This certiies, that we have used the Water
Proof Paste, made and sold by Mr. David Bou-
telle Of Hancock, N. H. and consider il as de-
cidedly the best article Of the kind with which
we are acquainted.
Rev. LEVI w. LEONARD,
AMOS TWITCHELL, M. d.
MiLTAN HARRIS.
Extract Of a letter from Hon. Elisha Foote, 10
the Manufacturers Agent, Cooperstown,
N. Y. dated, March %, 1888.
Sir,--I am about out of Boutclle's Water
Proof Paste, and would like to have you send
Inc new supply soon. Those who have tried
II say il is just what they want have tested
it fairly and find il pars the recommend exactly
Yours, SC.
ELISHA FOOTE.
Sold at CHAS. C. FROST,S Boot and
Shoe Mandatory, Brattleboro. March, 1899.
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I'm resolved neper 10 marry" as the old
maid said when no one would have her
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Early Field Beans.

VNHE carly Sicily Bean, grows in clusters
Il and yields about one-ihird more than the
common Bean, and gets ripe for harvest in Au-
gust. For sale, by
BUTTON, CLARK s. co.
Brattleboro, March 90, 1889. sows
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The commissioner of the Patent Office at
Washington, gives notice that all assignments
of Patents, whether in whole or in part, will
hereafter be recorded free Of charge.
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BAGGAGE WAGON
TO TR OY.
N. Bride e. Sons,

" Il Il run BAG
nr w GAGE WAGON
Nsf5s5sH .kpSsf from Brattleboro to Troy,
VS. -SEs ysT b ~ ~ once week, leaving Brat
;ASsEssA = y stleboro, on Mondays Of
each week, and viii take
iIe'ght to Troy for 81 l-2 cents per hundred.
Families from the vicinity of Brattleboro go;ng
West, can have their effects carried to srrov
and there stored or freighied as directed.
Apply TO the Agent at Chase's Hotel. Brat
tleboro, or Griffith 4 Co. lag River street. 2
doors below Congress, Troy. N. Y
III Freight TO any amount directed to the
care Of n. BaiDGE & Sons, Bratteboro, will
be forwarded without delay.
March %. 1889. an
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Licences.-At Woodstock we learn. the
freemen OF the town voted in town meeting
no, to license any retailers Of ardent spirits
10 Brandon only one person was licensed. and
be good deacon and staunch temperance
man.. Watchmdn.
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Snicide. We learn that Miss Marin Pierce
Of Aistend committed suicide BY hanging her
sell, on Saturday night last She was found
dead on Sunday morning, suspended from the
limb OF tree by a silk handkerchief. Her age
was 10 years. She had formerly worked In
one OF the factories at Lowell, but returned
home sometime since, aud was last week at
work in the wooden mill Of Mr.. Livermore al
the Paper Mill Village. No cause has been
assigned, as we understand, for the commission
oil this act ofself murder. Keene Museum
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Durham short Horned

breed, full blood from the Stock of Ex- Gov.
Lincoln Of Worcester, NJ Massachusetts,. The an
ima is now at the stable Of Col. Chase, where
he Is to stand for one year--to be put 10 Cows
at one dollar each, the least sum which II is
supposed, will cover the expense Of procuring
and keeping him PAYABLE in advance. Il is 10
be hoped that the Farmers, in this vicinity,
will improve the opportunity now afforded them
of Stocking the country with a fine blced of
Cattle.
Brattleborc, Goth March, 1889. so
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DURHAM Short Horned Rtlll.
Notice 10 Farmers and breed
erS Of Cattle.

A N association of Gentlemen of this village.
IA have at considerable expense and trouble.
succeeded in procuring very fine BULL OF
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for sowing seeds Of all kinds (Ruta Baga seeds
in particular The benefit Of this Machine is,
il makes great saving in labor and in ex-
pense Of seed II drops the seed at equal dis
tances which cannot be done with the hand.--
This Machine makes the DRILL, drops and
covers the seed as fast as man can walk. In
short, man can go over more ground in one
day with the use Of this Machine, land GER
tainly sow the seed better) than he can In six
days without il. For a more particular des-
cription of the advantages of the PATENT
DRILL BARROWS, we have leave to refer
TO the following gentlemen who have made use
OF them. ]. d. BRADLEY, ESQ.
HENRY CLARK, ESQ.
Doct. DANIEL GILBERT.
The above Machines are for sale, by
BUTTON, CLARK & Co.
Brattleboro, March 81, 1880. 50
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NOTIG,E.

ME Members OF the hrastiehoro Temperance So
u cie,y, will meet at the CHAPEL. Elliot ST. on
"wednesday, April 10Th, at o'cIork, p. NJ. for the
choice Of Officers for the year ensuing and for the
Of other business.
April 8. CIIAS. C. FROST. Seoy.
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~ 4 small boy, was lately killed by Loop
II belonging to the menageiie at Cincinna-
n. seems that the lad ventured too near
~ cage In which the animal was confined
,,a ~. leopard. finding the boy within his
ed AIN, with single stroke ofthe paw sever
d. y" lugular vein. causing his death in
~'Paee often minutes,
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TO RENT.

CTORE No. 5, together with several Cham
- bers in the Back Row. Inquire or
WIN. w. FESSENDEN.
April .. tfsl
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lad by the name Of Edward futile. an
prentice in the Transcript Office in Port
aNd' after having snapped pistol several
a9es, without being able to fire il off, look.
: into the mnzzle. when discharge took
pace The ball hit about the centre of his
e'shead. and after CHANGING iille, entered
ae head II is supposed that the ball split.
J part Of il only has been extracted. The
cl' taken out was buried about an inch. and
y upper part Of his face was much injur-
y The physician is of opinion that the
,asces OF his recovery are one to hun
y. ssa This accident occurred in his faith
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ITALIAN SEED WHEAT, hy
Il 81 K. w. PROUTY & Co.
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Notice to Gardeners.
Patent Drill BarrOws.

T'IE subscribers have for sale few Of the
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-03-09
AIUIII VIC I06U EeI IdN'
Sabbath Schools.

In order that they may flourish, it is necessary:
l. To have efficient eachers-punctual teachers
Jealous eachers-teachers who can win and re-
tain the confidence of their classes.
2 To have place for meeting, with a suitable
library.
E. To have the cooperation of parents who feel
the importance of having the minds their chill
dren instructed in the truths ofthe Bible.
a. To have some prominence given to the SUBJ
ect in the instructions ofthe sanctuary.
s. To have the frequent presence and encour-
agement of those members Of the church whose in
Auence has weight, but who are not engaged
teachers; and
6. To have it understood that the design of
Sunday Schools is not for children alone; but for
young men and young women, who, with all their
advantages, have yet much to learn,
A combination of these simple elements, togeth-
CT with spirit ofprayer, and of firm reliance upon
Divine grace, is all that is essentially necessary to
crown with success these nurseries of the church.
And if these fall tits because one or other of
these is wanting, A TEACHER.
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NJ | S G. e L L A N ECU s
From the Emancpator.
The Colored Emigrants i'll Canada.
PACKET SHIP UNITED STATES

AChEl otlF UNITED STATES, !
OF Sandy Hook, l4th Feb 1899.
Rev. ]. LEAvTr:
Dear Sir,-I cannot better employ part of .
calm day than by communicating to you the infer.
nation relative to the colored people in Canada
which alluded to in the course of conversation y
few DAYS ago.
In the first place, | shall state that the coored
people who come to Canada although chiefly |
believe runaway saveS) manifest generally grea,
desire to learn to read and write, and to acquire
property, responsibility and good name and in
the second place | shall briefly recapitulate some
of the facts and reasons upon which | found this
statement.
!. have been highly gratifed to see the broth
erly and attectonate manner in which fugitive
from bondage is received by his brethren in Can
ada. This is manifested in various WAYS: but
one OF the first Offices Of kindness that is underta
ken by them towards the new conner, especially if
he De Young, IS to teach him to read and perhaps
to write. And if you enter into conversation with
a colored man, and ask him if he can read if he
answer in the negative, he will probably assign
as a reason that he has only been few months
in Canada.
Z. Inc disposition to acquire property and bet
ter their circumstances in the world is shown bv
the general desire they manifest to become pro-
prletors OF the SOIL and engage in agricultural pur-
suits In the Western, Niagara and London Dis
tricts, there are not only considerable settlements
OF coored people exclusively, but in some places
they are scattered here and there amongst the ru-
raj population, of all origins. However small his
farm may be, and however humble his DWELLING,
the colored man wishes to have spot he can cali
his own to be a home for his family, And these
settlements and farms belonging to the African
race, are, generally speaking as well managed as
those of their neighbors.
3. The intense desire that exists amono thom
to acquire responsibility and good name is man
Tested in various ways which few facts and
statements will illustrate. For instance, in the
colored companies raised in Upper Canada, a.
mouang in all, believe, to seven or eight scarce
ly an instance of drunkenness or INSTRUMENTATION
has occurred since they were first embodied, al
though such offences were lamenably prevalent
amongst the white militia, whether incorporated
or not This must surely be attributed to "esprit
%~ corps" or rather "2e couzear," for it cannot be
supposed that they are either better educated or
better informed upon the nature of their dutv than
their Anglo-Saxon comrades
The entire absence Of colored beooars whilst
those OF other origins abound, may also be addu.
ced as an evidence OF their anxiety to be respect
ape but the most conclusive testimony that can
aaduce to the fact, is that of Geo. GGrnet, ESQ
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for a number of wears Mayor of the city of Toron.
to, who stated in public meeting in that city, IN
my hearing, that since the establishment oil a
public soup-kitchen or house of industry IN that
city, they had had applications for relief from all
classes, except the colored population: ana thaI
in his capacity of sitting magistrate ne haa been
under the necessity of noticing Tor series OF years
that the proportion of offences against the laws
was much smaller in proportion to their numbers
amongst the colored population than any other
class. He would not state what class committed
the greatest proportional amount OF crimes, but he
repeated emphaticaly that the colorsd population
of the city not only performed all the duties of cit
liens as we'll as any other class, but committed
the smallest proportional amount Of offences a
gainst the laws. The same testimony was con-
6rmed by several gentlemen of high responsibility
present, and all concurred in admirng the alacrity
with which they had turned out in defence of the
government which protected them.
have made it point in the course of long bu-
siness intercourse with many of the merchants who
reside in the midst or vicinity Of colored settle
ments, to inquire into the character maintained by
that portion of their customers, and the testimony
has invariably been favorable. Those who were
most cautious in expressing admiration, admitted
that as a class they were as honest industrious and
temperate as their neighbors, but the greater part
expressed their decided conviction that they were
more sober and respectful paid their debts more
honestly, and were altogether pleasanter to deal
with or to hire as servants than any other class.
1t is true, met with some who accused them uni
versally of idleness or dishonesty, but have al
ways noticed by very singular coincidence that
these men were Americans.
If the above statements form any proof that i'm
mediately emancipated slaves are able to manage
their own affairs you may rel upon their accu-
racy, as they have come under my own observa-
ton in the course of long business acquaintance
with Upper Canada, through which l have fire.
quently journeyed from the one extremity to the
other. am your obedient servant,
JOHN DOUGAL.
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Letter

OF Publius Lentius to the Roman Senate, con-
corning Jesus Christ, in the days of Liberals
Cesar emperor; Fublius Lentilus being presi-
dent; it being the custom of the Roman gov
eminent to advertise the Senate and people OF
such national things as happen in their reSpec-
tive provinces.
"There appeared in these days a man OF great
virtue, named Jesus Christ who is yet living a.
mong us, and of the Gentiles is accepted for a
prophet of truth, but his own disciples call him the
Son of God. He raiseth the dead, and cureth all
manner of disease A man of stature somewhat
tall and comely, with very reverend countenance,
such as the beholders may both love and fear
His hair, the color of fbird full ripe, plain to his
ears whence downward it is mere orient of color,
somewhat curling, and waving about his shout
ders. In the midst Of his head is seen partition
Of his hair, AFTER the manner of the Nazarites.-
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oners received last year, one hundred and ten
were unmarried
In this advanced age of the world, it is entirely
unnecessary to speak of the moral power of the
married institution but a strong fact, exhibiting
SO powerfully its deep influence over the human
heart, is well worth especial consideration from all
phllanthroplsts and philosophers upon the amelio-
ration OF human society 1t is equally unneces-
sary to repeat the sound philosophy Of Franklin,
that early marriages constitute the surest safe
guard to the morals of young men" They are
not inart to find oct the correctness of that doc
trine, if bad associations, from which female in
Auence is excluded, do not render them obdurate
10 the purest affections.
Society is always interested in philosophizing
upon those things which go to make it better II
we look at the history of young men we may see
thousands saved by having been kept from the
mazes of dissipation, where one is injured by as
suming the expenses of household. In fact ii
is the very assumption which saves him. He
has something TO spur on his industry and make
him economical. Instead of wasting his nights in
beer-houses, in drinking revelries and carousing
intercourse, he feels that, as member of the com.
munity he is looked up to, to protect its morals
and stay its influence. He sees the eyes of the
world upon him and he will not bankrupt hel
honest demands. He has become a new man, the
head of the family, "a burning and shining light
to the society in which he dwells
Say not that these reflections are trite and not
worth considering We are sure that the ladies
will not say so and we are also sure if multi
tudes of young men, who now nightly spend more
money in ale-houses and other places than would
support family would wheel about and resolve
to go no more in that path which must sooner or
later lead to utter ruin, they might save them
selves and become bright pillars in human society
-ornamants to the age in which they live
Then, we may be permitted to repeat the peril
nent query of the sweet moralst, Mrs. Gilman,
Young men, why don't you marry ?'-Phil.
Herald
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Scene in q Christian Family.

was about to enter a dwelling-place which
bad been consecrated to the Most High God.
knew that from the family altar beneath this roof,
sweeter than the perfumed breath of morning, a
rose the inscnce of grateful hearts. to Israel's
sleepless Waterman, and, more precious than the
balmy air of evening" went forth the mighty ORR
SON. But he whose voice had offered up the de-
votions of the household was far away, where
though he often prayed for those he loved, he
might not with them blend his suppcations
The door was ajar, and | gently entered, for
heard in a voice the tone of prayer. One step
farther and my eye rested upon the group within,
and oh, it was lovely sight saw In the CEN
ire of the room table was laid, upon which was
spread the yet untasted morning repast; and on
which, also, lay the precious book which contain
knelt the mother. The bloom of youth had not
yet departed from her cheek, and her brow was
fair and placid but fairer than all, there rested
on her countenance the meek loneliness Of devo-
tion. The low tones of her voice were soft and
touching; but sweeter than all, there breathed
from her lips the earnestness of prayer. Next
her mother, by low stool, knelt darl-eyed girl
of two years her hands were still, but the rest
less tossing of her eye, and moving of her head
showed that nothing but the solemnity of prayer
restrained her in silence. A little farther from
the mother were curley-halred girl, and manly
boy their heads rested on their hands, and no
motion or sound escaped them, save the soft breath
ing of their breath. A servant girl, with babe
in her arms, completed the group and eveH this
little one seem charmed into stiffness by the mu-
sic of his mothers voice.
listened to the words of the mother She Of
fered thanks for mercies past, and impored future
blessings. She invoked Almighty assistance,
that a mothers duties might be well performed,
and children dwell together in unity that all be-
meath that roof might live alone to God.
She paused, and then besought the blessing of
God upon the absent husband and father-the
tones of her voice were tremulous as she said,
ave know not his condition"--but again she
spoke in the fulnes of trust, 1--WE commend him
to thy larthery care, we trust him in thy hands"
She remembered the widow and the fatheress, land
besought that Jehovahs will be done on earth, and
his holy name be glori6ed forever.
As the little ones arose from their knees, they
cast upon their mother looks of confidence and
affection, for they could feel that Jehovah was
their mothers as well as fathers God, and He MeI
constant Guardian ofhe family.
Christian wife and mother the scene which II
have portrayed, is no fancy sketch, but true
penciling for life. Wilt than go and do likewise n
l. b. M.-Christian Watchman,
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POE # R Y
LIN e $ .
BY ]. G. WHITTIER.

Written OH the adoption of Pnckney's Resolutions in tn
House Representatives. and the passage of Calhoun
"Bi of denominations - to second reading in the Sen
ate of the United States.
Now by fathers ashes where's the spirit
OF the rue-hearted and the unshackled gomez
Sons of old freemen, do we but inherit
Their names alone?
Is the old Pilgrim spirit quench'd within us?
Stops the proud manhood of our souls SO low,
That Mammons lure or Pary's vile can win us
To silence now?
No. When our land 70 ruins brink is vergng,
In Gods name, let speak while there is time!
Now, when the padocks for our lips forging,
SILENCE IS CRIME!
What! shall we henceforth humbly ask as favors
Rights all our own? In madness shall we barter,
For trcacherous peace, the FREEDOM Nature gave U.S.
God and our charter?
Here shall the statesman seek the free to fetter?
Here Lynch-law light its horrd fires high?
And, in the church, their proud and skill'd abetor,
Make truth lie
Torture the pages of the haowd Bible
To sanction crime, and robbery and blood!
And, in Expressions hateful service, libel
Both and God
Shall our New England stand erect no longer
But stoop in chains upon her downward way,
Thicker to gather on her limbs and stronger,
Day after day.
Oh no; mehinks from all her Wild green mountains
From valleys where her slumberng fathers lie
From her blue rivers and swelling fountains,
And clear, cold sky
From her rough coast, and sles which hungry Ocean
Gnaws with his SUGGESTION the fishers skiH,
With white sail swaying to the pillows motion
Round rock and cliff
From the free fre-side of her unbought farmer
From her free laborer at his loom and wheel
From the brown smithshop where beneath the hammer
Rings the red steel
From each and all, if God hath not forsaken
Our land, and left US to an evil choice
Loud as tho summer thunderbolt shall waken
PEOPLES VOICE!
Startling and STERN the Northern winds shall bear it
Over Potomacs to st. Marys wave;
And buried Freedom shall awake to hear it
Within her grave.
Oh, let that voice go forth The bondman signing
BY Santees wave, in Missssippi's cane
Shall feel the hope, within his bosom DYING
Revive again.
Let it go forth! The millions who are gazing
Sadly upon us from afar, shall smile,
And unto God deyout thanksgyin raising
Bless the while.
Oh, for your ancient freedom, pure and holy,
For the deliverance of groaning earth,
For the wrongd captive, bleeding, crushd, and lowy
Let it 60 FORTH
Sons of the best of fathers! will we fater
With all they left ye peri'd and stake?
lilo! once again on Freedoms holy altar
The fire awake!
Prayer-strengthened for the trial, come togc ether,
Put on the harness for the moral fight,
And, with the blessing of your heavenly Father,
MAINTAIN THE RIGHT!