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Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-12-22
A G. RIG u L 7 u R A L =.
Profits of Farming

WE believe there are many farmers
who take an incorrect view the business
Of farming as far as lis profits are concern.
ed. They seem to suppose that what is
sold from the farm is alone to be account
ed as profit. while 10 note is taken of what
goes to the support of the family, or is in
invested in Improvements on the tarm.-
To give an instance, we will refer 10 a
conversation had with farmer a few days
since, a man worth some six or eight
thousand dollars, industrious and thirty
ing but who complained that he was
only able to raise in cash from his farn,
| annually. AS contrast he mentioned a
friend Of his who had about the same
amount in funds that he himself had in
real estate, and he seemed to consider the
| interest his friend received as a clear
profit on his capital, and that money SO
invested gave more Income than farm
would We knew our farmer had a large
family, and suspected he had overlooked
the cost of providing for them in his estI-
mate of what he received from his farm,
inquired how much he thought he should
have left 10 cash after maintaining such
family as his from the sum his friend
received as interest He hesitated mo-
ment and answered, not any thing; his
receipts would barely foot the bill OF my
family expences for one year; 10 truth ne
has little or nothing left, after supporting
his own. =
So we doubt not it often is with the
farmer. That which he and his family
eat, drink and wear, that which goes to
make them comfortable and respectable
i because it is the product Of the farm, The
j, gift of kind Providence. and the result
Of their own toll, is frequently overlooked
by him in his estimate of the profit ane
loss OF farming. and nothing is counted
but the cash which remains after all lex
ipenses and out goes are provided for
This is mol treating the farm fairly. Il
| one case the farm is capital, in the othe
| the capital is in the funds. That whieI
goes 10 the support ofthe family is
much the product of capital ID one cas-
, as the other. and in both cases should b
considered ast1e profit; and ifthe farme1
!. afer the maintenance of his family, an
: defraying the expenses of labor. lmprovIn
g his farm, sc. has some three or four hu
dred dollars left to purchase more Ian
a and dispose of as he pleases, while u
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For the Telegraph.
THE FUGITIVE.

Il n
-. drcary night, and the bleak winds blew,
And the rain in torrents tell,
s,,,. . slave was chained to an old oak tree
That stood in lonely dell,
ubsre nougbt was seen but the woods around
,od his own rude negro cell.
within. where the fire once blazed for him,
lod children climbed his knee,
T,e light was dim, and the hearth war cold
That rang at eve with glee,
"A he could not enter--so he aed
rrthe dwellings, Of The free.
Rs, aIas for the fugitive weary and worn
he pillowed his head on the ground,
There broke, like trump, on his startled ear,
The veil Of the hunter and hound
lEsy, like the tiger, through forest and field
With their human prey they bound!
Twas bitter night, and the bleak winds blew,
As bare for the lash he hung.
While the blood drops fell from his swollen veins
Where the gnawing letters rung-
Aad vel no curse to tile skies arose
From that old mans stitching tongue,
Bal he lifted MS naked and scar-wreathed arms
To the God Of the scorned and crushed,
Adl his prayer went up on the tempest's wing
As with wilder sweep il rushed;
A noment and voice and storm was still,
BY mightier spirit rushed.
moment. and lie who ruleth all
In his righteous anger spoke
The fel,erIinks melted away beneath
The hunderbolt's blasting stroke;
And the captive stood with his arms unbound,
Neath that lightning shivered oak
And leaning still on the same strong arm
To the freedom-laud he fed,
| Arl raised On altar where pure and warm
His grateful tears are shed.
| MA bis prayers stili rise, while tho Nation rock
hfby an earthquakes tread.
Dnrnrton, Dec. 1871.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-12-22

| suord-" the sword of the Spirit.
What energy, let me ask, or power
is there in sword, safely sheathed
IN Its scabbard, or lying at the feet
of your enemye But place that
sword in the hand ola powerful and
skillful agent, and the strong men
will fall before it: Is the energy or
po,oer in the sword, or in. the agent
who uses it? leave it for the wise
to judge. I know the apostle says,
&c | am not ashamed of the gospel of
Christ, for it is the power of God un-
to salvation, to every one that be-
lleveth." In what sense, I ask, is
the gospel the power of God Ian
swer, in the same sense, that the
sDord is the power of the agent who
holds it in his hand. 1t is the in
strument of his power, or that by
which he exerts his energy.
3. Another argument may be
drawn from the Bible itself. The
Apostle to the Cor. 2nd Epistle, Sd
chap. says" Not that we are suf-
fcient of ourselves to think anything
as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is
of God" " Who also hath made US
able ministers of the New Testament,
not of the letter, but ofthe Spirit, for
the letter killeth, but the. Spirit
giveth life. In this passage, the
apostle evidently distinguishes the
letter, and the Spirit. The bare
aco1d, ar1tten or preached, is but a
dead letter. I will venture to say,
that the auord of God, as a mere rec
ord Of facts, or a declaration of truth,
possesses no Divine energy. Again
list Cor. 3: 6.7: Says Paul: q
have planted, Apollos watered but
God gave the increase $50 then
neither is he that planteth any thing,
neither he that watereth; but God
that giveth the increase" In saw
ing sinners, or in purifying the
church, both the Spirit and the aoord
are necessary. Uod hanaSeT, 4
speak it with reverence,) canno
convert a soul without the Truth
The Sauior cannot "purify unto him
self a peculiar people," without TIT
TRUTH Sanctify them through thy
Truth: thy word is truth. - "SeeinE
We have purified your souls in obey
ing the T1uth." Our Lord ha
instituted Prayer, and Preaching a
the two great engines of his power
to carry forward,ane consummate hi
purposes of grace. One is address
ed to fallen guilty men, in behalf c
) God and his righteous cause; ant
the other to God, in behalf of los
and helpless sinners. Let the churc
use these means, trusting in God, an'
souls will be converted.
w. G. JOHNSON.
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He. WRIGHT.

HARpwIcK, Oct 81. 1871.
&C. WR1GHT:--R Resp acted Friend:
HAVING been learning in The school OF
Christ, from the age Of twenty-three, III
bow in my seventy seventh year, ! have
VEN something oflhe nature Of His char
cer, and the nature and spirit Of tyranny,
nd oppression, which is its opposite and
semaly at war with the true principles
liberty aud equally incuicated by the
BY Of Love, in which issnmmed up the
Mole law and the prophets. Seeing
Rpriuciples Of ruth and righteousness
N'ealed TO man, through the medium o.
As law, 10 Be the true Ii hit that lighteth
very man that cometh into the world
That conformity of heart and life to all
Sprecepls of Christ. was the only re-
enptiOn provided for man, from that
'SdIy foe to human happiness, the spirit
tyranny, which is no other than the
wy ofsatan, usurpmg the throne OF God,
NN had macy battles with him in the
''e'se Of my life, and have ever found
"n malignant, ferocious foe, whose
''spons are sophistry, SANDER, and th'
: q those opprobfious ePthets, whlcf
.~y oelongto himself He is ever shin
gus position to suit any emergency
y nus involving himself 10 the mos
SUD contradictions; thereby provlnI
-'' 0e was ga liar from the beginning
- ABODE not in the truth" But VII
us malice and cunning, he only gain
"0pOrary respite, from that cverwhelu
Confusion and dismay which avail
- when the alI-copquering. omnipote'
ss' Of truth and righteousness sha
s.'a complete victory over him-whic
~ 700 oe true and his promises !
Wis 70 be his final destiny
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'EDNE sDAY, DECEMBER 90, 1e41.

glory which will be revealed when the
prayer Of Christ will be answered. The
whole family of The redeemed ONE in
Christ Surely there will then be heard
q great voice of much people in heaven,
saying" Alleluia! salvation, and glory,
aud honor. and power, unto the Lord our
God-for true add righteous are his
Jud2menfs--for he hath Judged tie great
who're. which did corrupt the earth with
her forhlcations, and hath avenged the
blood OF his servants at her band" Hear
the voice of great multitude saying,
"ALLELU1At" See the armies in
Heaven following Him who is King of
Kings and Lord of Lords4 - F.. .-~
+: May this strengthen and animate your
faith, and quicken 5our hope, and lead
you TO receive every ray Of increasing
be ever faithful to Him who
in righteousness doth Judge and make
war against all sin. Yours, ever, IN the
Cause of every righteous reform.
4: SARAH W FOX
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VERMONT TELEGRAPH.
BRANDON, SATURDAY, DEC. 10. l84l.
For the Vermont Telegraph.
FERRIsRuRaH, Dec. 8, 1a4l.

FERRIsBuRGH, Dec. 8, l84l.
specimen OF InfideIity--as IL Is dcfined
10y u1e Vermont Chronicle and the A.
nerican Church and Clergy.
Dear Brother:-The author ofthe follow
Rs specimen Of what the enemies Of Anti
iAVsry and Non-Resistance denounce as
riltlily, is a sister Of the late Noah Wor-
ster-a distinguished advocate OF PEACE.
y the Sectarian Clergy and their (not
6risl'sl church she is called an lnhdei'-
i fearful and heart-rending TO think thai
ose ministers and churches that denounce
i spirited follower Of Jesus, this
voted child OF God, as an Infdel, Should
regarded as ministers and churches Q
Arisr! To he filed with perfect love, an
,cqive Christ as Liwgiver, Judge and King
regarded by them as rank Infidelily. Blu
whom is il In6lelity2 TO clerical cast
bad sect-not TO Christ.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-12-22
SARAH W. FOX.
For the Kermont T,elee,

Hinesburgh, Dec. sth, 1871.
Dear Brother Murray:
By vote Of the Addison County
Baptist Ministerial Conference, at
its last meeting in Ferrisburgh, ]
forward, for publication in the Tel
egraph, the following
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-04
Trust Sale Of Real and Per.
sOnal Property.
EAecutuIS OF VIM CrosS decease
Jan. %, ls4l.-tds.

BY virtue Of deed of trust executed to
me by Jeremiah Fuller, bearing date on tile
9th day Of October, 1885, and Of record in the
Clerks Office Of the County Court of Au-
gusta, shall on Saturday the 18th day of
January, 1871, before the Post Office in
Staunton, offer for sale at public auction, to
the highest bidder, for ready money, the fol-
lowing real and personal property, to meet
the requirements Of said trust, to wit A
CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF
LAND, containing THIRTY-SlX ACRES,
more or less, situated on the road leading
from Staunton to jennings Gap, and about 3
miles from Staunton.
Also one LOT in the town of Staunton.
containing about ONE-FOURTH OF AN
ACRE, cornering on the Valley Turnpike.
Also the following personal property, TO
wit: One Brass Eight Day Clock and Case,
Wooden thirty-hour Clock, Ten Plate
Stoves and Pipe, light three horse Wagon,
! Mahogany Sideboard. Bed, 1 pair OF
Sheets, Blankets, Bunk, Mahogany
Desk, small Bureau and Show Gases.
The subscriber will convey such title only
to the purchaser of the foregoing property as
is vested in him by said deed.
GEO. w. FULLER, Trustee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-04

STRABlSMUS.-The important and del
Icate operation for the relief of Strabismus,
or squirting, was performed Yesterday, by
Or. Baxley, of this city, on an adult, about
thirty five years of age, with decided success.
lhls Is the FIRST time the operation has been
performed in this city, and from this circu,n-
stance attracted number of the profession to
witness it, among whom were Drs. Steuart,
Cohen, Chew. Monmonier, Mcguire, Ed
mondson, and several other gentlemen, who
expressed their qualification at the skill of tn
operator and the SUCCESS of the operation.
The deformity in this case was in the left
eye'. the pupil of which inclined inwards,
causing what's called cross-eyes. The time
occupied by the operator was about two min
utes, and was borne by the patient without
complaint. AS soon as the operation was
completed, the eye assumed its natural and
proper place, and was moved by the patient
at will and without pain.-BALr. Par.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-04
VIRGINIA.

At rules continued and held in the Clerks
Office OF the Circuit Superior Court of Law
and Chancery for Pocahontas County, on
Saturday the 9th day of January, in the year.
lS4I,
John Brown, Executor of the last will and
testament of James Callison, deceased
plaintiff
AGAINST
John Gi!liland, Nathan Gilliland and David
l.. Observation-Disclosures.
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants, ohm Gilliand and Nathan
Giliiland, not having entered their appear
ance, and given security according to the act
Of the General Assembly and the rules Of this
Court: and it appearing by satisfactory eyi.
dence that they are not inhabitants of this
Commonwealth On the motion of the plain
tiff, by counsel, it is ordered that the said
absent defendants, do appear here on the
flrst day OF the next term, and answer the
plaintiffs bill and that copy Of this order
be forthwith inserted in the Staunton Specta-
tor, newspaper published in the Town OF
Staunton, for two months successfully: and
also posted at the front door Of the Court.
house, Of this county.
A Copy--Teste,
J. TALLMAN, Clerk.
Ian %
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-04
VALUABLE FARM

On which they now reside, being the late res
idence of John Alexander, decd, situated
about miles above Waynesboro between
the Lexington Road and South River, ad-
joining the lands of Gerard B. Stuart and
otherS--Containing by recent survey TWO
HUNDRED e. NINETY ACRES, half
of which is cleared and in fine state for cul-
tlvation, the balance well timbered. 1t has
a fine supply of water, with several never fail
ing Springs, together with Branch running
almost through the whole tract, about "a acres
of excellent meadow, and fine young ORCH
ard of well selected fruits. The improve
ments are large BRICK DWELLING
HOUSE, with all the necessary out houses.
LARGE BARN well shielded, Corn House,
Granary, &c. A further description of the
Land is deemed unnecessary, as it is pre-
sumed any persons wishing 10 purchase, will
first come and view the premises.
At the same time and place (provided the
Farm is sold) will be offered variety of
personal property, consisting of HORSES.
CATTLE, SHEEP g. HOGS, FARMING
UTENSILS, HOUSEHOLD g. KITCH-
EN- FURNITURE, with variety of other
articles not enumerated.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
NANCY ALEXANDER,
ANDREW A. ALEXANDER.
Feb. 4, I84l.-tds.
GTThe Rockingham Register insert the
above until day Of sale and charge it to this
Office.
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Sale.

In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Su.
perlor Court of Law and Chancery for Bath
county, pronounced on the Goth day OF Sep.
TENDER 1910, in cause therein depending
between William Wilson, Administrator Of
Adam Bowyer, deceased, plaintiff; and Ro.
ger Gum and George Mayse Escheator, de-
PENDANTS will be sold at public auction to
the highest bidder, on the 9th day of March
next, being court day, at the front door Of the
COURTHOUSE OF said county, the land in said
decree mentioned.
The sale will be made upon a credit o.
one, two' and three years, the purchaser Civ
ing bonds with good security, and a lien will
be retained upon the land to secure the pay
ment thereof.
SAM'L RUCKMAN, Com'r.
Jan. %, IS4l.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-04
From tie Richmond Enquirer of l6h.

"The long agony is over."-The Bank Re-
solutions are disposed of in the House of Del
cgates, and yesterday the Governor appoint
ed on the part Of the state. the Directors for
the Bank Of Virginia and its branches. We
understand, that he had heard nothing def
mite as tothe Resolutions being called up a.
gain in the House; aud that il did not seem
to him that proper sense Of his duty requir-
cd him to wait longer. The Baltimore Banks
have thrown the question of resumption on
our Banks, and il is very important thar they
should have efficient boards and every man
at his gun. The Governor has appointed for
Richmond, Messrs. John M. Gordon, VIM.
n. Hubbard, Henry w. Moncurc, and WIN.
r. Sheppard, all new directors.
On Saturday, the Directors of the Mother
Bank held meeting at which DR.. Brocken-
brough was reelected President by vote Of
five to three: three Of the four appointed by
the Executive having voted against him and
one for him.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-04

MW York andP ginia.-We quoted recent
, 1y some passages from the Richmond papers
on the subject Of the controversy between
these two States. The New York Journal
OF Commerce of the 9th inst. contains long
and well written article on the same topic i'm
which the just claim of Virginia touching
the matter in question is ably indicated.
The fact that the constitution recognised
slaves as property is a thing so well known
and so decisive of the point here at issue that
we are left to wonder how controversy so
protracted could grow out of such case as
the one in dispute. The Journal, in the fol-
lowing paragraph, demolishes the only posi-
ton that could afford apparent ground to Gov.
SEWARD and his supporters:
1t is not denied by Gov. Seward, that slaves
were deemed property when the clause in the
Constitution was framed, nor that the clause
was broad enough then to cover the offence of
stealing one. 1t is insisted that inasmuch
as they are not property NOW, the clause does
not attach. This would settle the principle
that State might at any time by its legisla-
ton, alter the effect Of the constitutional pro-
vision. IL itmay draw one species Of pro-
perty from its operation, the princ; pie is the
same when another State attempts to add. 1t
is a bad rule which accommodates the cap
rices of New FORK and withholds the same
privilege from Virginia.
Al the time OF the adoption Of the constitu
ton slaves were held in New York as we'll
as in States further South. Because the con-
a;tion of Newly ork is now changed in that
particular it does not therefore follow that the
principle of the Constitution is changed. 1t
remains as ii was established and it must be
interpreted according to the spirit in which it
was framed.
The conclusion at which the Journal ar
rives is the plain one that the men demanded
by Virginia should be given up; and it init
mates with proprety that if they should be
surrendered, they would, ifinnocent,b be able to
establish their innocence, but that even if
guilty, the circumstances of the case would
constitute an appeal TO the courtesy of Virgin
ia, which would probably induce the Execu-
tive 10 pardon them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-04
DY. H.. BerEgleu

Having purchased the interest Of w. w.
DoNAeHE in the late Firm Of E. Berkelev.
d. Co., will hereafter carry on the business ON
his own account, and respectfully solicits the
patronage OF Friends Of the late concern. and
OF The public generally.
Dr. d: Is thankful for past favors, and beps
,eave 20 INFORM the public, that he intends to
keep full and constant supplv of ali ar,;c,es
In his line, such as MEDICINES, DRUGS.
rAlsTs, OILS and Dye STUrFs, PicTURe and
GUAUH GLASS, WINDOW GLASS and
PUTTY, &c. &C., all Of which will be sold
DIS low as they can be bought elsewhere.
The Subscribers being anxious to bring
the business Of the late concern to a close,
| respectfully request their friends to call and
settle their accounts.
| w. w. DONAGHE,
| +. BERKELEY.
\ Jan. %, 1871.
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SaHsg:s bic Property
FOR SALE


ENHE subscriber being DESTROYS to dispose
- OF his property situated in the town of
Greenville, Augusta County, consisting of a
! large and comfortable
DWELLING HOUSE AND LOTS.
Also an excellent STORE HOUSE AND
LOT, now in the occupancy Of Messrs. Har-
din and Lightner.
The above property will he offered at pub
lie sale on the 10Th day Of March next, if
not disposed Of privately before that time
1t Is seldom such property is in market-and
the attention of. those disposed to engage in
the Mercantile or Tavern keeping business,
is particularly directed to it. The stand for
Store is equal if not better than any in the
county. Any person wishing to see the prop
erty, will be shown it by Mr.. Harden. the
present occupant; possession will be given
the 9th of April. Terms very accommoda-
ting.
JOHN A. TATE.
Jan. %.
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Public Sake.

THE Subscriber having disposed of his
Farm near Staunton, will sell on Friday the
9th of February next, his personal property,
consisting of valuable HOUSEHOLD nm
KITCHEN. FURNITURE, among which
are some first rate LOOKING GLASSES.
first rate EIGHT DAY CLOCK, with
mahogany case, which cost originally $3.50,
also,
FARMING UTENSILS
consisting of one good Wagon, Ploughs, &c.
Also one good Bay Horse 7 years old this
Spring, two or three good mich cows and
other young stock.
Terms of sale-Sums of FIVE dollars and I'm.
der cash, all other to be paid by the LIST day
OF April next, the purchasers giving bond
with approved security.
GEO. G. MITCHELL.
Jan. %, I841.-tds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-02-04

Mr.. HARpfR-Sir: Please publish the fol-
lowing in your paper and obiige your friend.
w.
A country School-master fond of Jokes,
AS Is common with such folks,
Had two sons, Richard and Thomas,
TO whom he did fortune promise,
On this conditon-that they should tell
What share thereof to each one fell
The share of Tom when put to Dicks,
Make nine hundred and eighty six;
But when multiplied together,
Qn Summers heat or winter weatheY:)
The product, when you've fairly seen,
Is 2399I3.-
10 work they went with all their might,
From morn till noon, from noon till night
They scratch'd their heads & pull'd their hair,
10 spare no pains resolved they were-
Until at length by lucky notions,
They ascertained their due proportions.
Now We who love good jokes and fun,
Find out the share Of each son.