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CHAPTER II.

Let us now follow the child as he grew
up in the family Of Mr.. Wilson, which
consisted of himself; two pretty daugh-
ters, twin sisters, of the age Of five; his
honsekeeper, Betty; and two or three
servants. At the time of which | am
writing, his wife had been dead three
years.-He had experienced severe rever-
SEES Of fortune in his younger days, but by
industry and perseverance had conquered
every obstacle and amassed large fortune
in mercantile pursuits. He was now
forty-five years of age and more warm
hearted, benevolent man, could not be
found. His chief delight was to do good,
and the needy never left his door unsatis-
fed. 1t is not strange, therefore, that our
young hero received such kind welcome,
and particularly, when it was known that
he was of good birth.
As he grew up, he was treated and edu-
Gated precisely as if he had been the child
of his benefactor. Indeed he knew not
that he was aught else than the son of him
whom he had been taught to call father,
as soon as he could lisp the word.
At the age of sixteen he was taken from
school and placed in the counting-house
of Mr.. Wilson. Here his activity, tact,
and attention to business, gained the
friendship and respect Of all who knew
him with one exception. the junior part
ner of the house, Mr.. Howard. This
man took a dislike to Frederick when he
first came TO the counting house, and no
treatment on the part Of Frederick, how
ever kind, could remove it. Howard
seemed to regard him as spy set by Mr..
Wilson upon his actions; altho' no cause
existed for any such suspicion or at least
the cause, if any did exist, was in How
ard himself, as the reader will in time be
informed. Howard was twenty-five wears
old, Of genieel appearance. engaging man
ners. and apparently honorable and trust
worthy in all his actions. lie had been
taken as clerk some years before BY Mr..
Wilson. who on the death Of former
partner, made him proposition to supply
the vacancy, which lie accepted.
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worthless /; my father knew him better
than |. He married me but for my mon
ey. and when Immediately after my faith
er forbade me to enter his house and re-
fused to give me cent, his manner be-
came at once changed he returned to his
former, though to me unknown, haunts !;
and plunged recklessly into every species
of vice. Twelve months after my mar
rlage, my father, having no relations here
but myself, sold ont his property, and
almost heart broken at the conduct of me,
his only child, left the country, for |
know not where, and with the intention
never to return. Six months after this
time | became the mother Of the babe |
now consign to your charge. hoped
this would be the means of keeping my
husband at home, but il seemed to have
an eifec. directly the contrary, for he
plunged deeper into wickedness, and in
one month was brought home a corpse,
having in moment of desperation, after
losing all he was worth, at the gaming
table, drawn pistol from his pocket and
shot himself. Thus was left without a
friend in the world, with only few dol
lars to support myself and infant.
IL toiled night and day when could
procure anything to do. But having been
)ashionaby educated, know nothing,
and few would give me work. At last
when every cent was gone, and starvation
seemed staring me in the face, made up
my mind to do what | have done, and
trus. to Providence for the rest. Gould
| have made up my mind to let the watch
go into the hands of strangers, it would
have procured me the means of support,
for some time TO come but it is the only
token remaining of the love my father
once bore for me, and | could not. Keep
it safely, and tell my boy when You give
it him, the story of his parents, and urge
him TO walk in the path of rectitude. By
the kindness of widow almost as poor
as myself, | am enabled to write these
lines that my child may know that he is
of respectable birth. While you are
reading this, am without home to shell
ter me from the cold, but trust a merc-
ful God will deal kindly with me; though
little am deserving of mercy. Should
it please him TO call me hence, know you
will take care Of my child, and Heaven
will bless you for it. Call him Frederick
NJ. Wilson. and receive the prayers of a
desolatc mother. ELLENoRA Nj"
Poor creature" exclaimed Mr.. Will
son, "would | could find her have
been poor myself, and know what it is.
Neither she nor her boy should want
while il lay in my power to prevent it. !"
Thus did the good man express his bene-
VIOLENT feelings. The next day he caused
an advertisement TO be inserted in the pa
pers: but either the poor woman did not
see il, or fearing that it was but decoy,
burst not go.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-19

Or Industry Il Perseverance, move Mountains.
By tie author Of A Tale Of N;,c England
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-09-06

SION, the hes, way to be useful md happy M this
lIfe Is 10 cultivate tho domestic affections; TO love
home, and at the same time TO exercise bencso.
len, disposition towards others; TO be temperate
and lust 10 rursre lawf,ii business whatever il
may be. with diligence firmncss and integrity Of
parpcse. and in the perfect bop,f that honesty IS
equally binding a. the discharge Of public as Of
private trusts for, when public morals are de-
s,rOycd public liberty cannot survive. II wc are
aspiring. we ought not to lose our dlfiieuce, nor
II ardcnt for r,forms, nc ough mol 10 lose oar
iisrycf,on We ought TO listen to the maxi.ns Of
experience, aud respect the advice aud institutions
Of our ancestors and above all We ough, 10 have
constant aud grateful sense Of the experimenting
goodness ofthat Almighty Being whose wisdom
shines equally in his works and in his word, and
whose presence is every where sustaining and
governing the Universe
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-09-06
THIRD PARTY INCONSISTENCIES

Although the election is now over,-the die
cast and The hue given to the political complexion
OF Vermont for another year, We, we hope to be
excused for saying few words more upon the
subject Of Third Party abolilionism, before thai
party close their eyes upon The result Of the past
action and consgn their aelire sympathy for the
poor slave IN The annual sleep which now will
soon close over il We are led 10 these remarks
m view Of reception which the letter Of Mr..
Horace Eaton me, with at The hands Of the ultra
leaders OF the liberty party and their followers IN
'hIs vicinity and which to our mind shows. that no
letter hs could have written would have satisfied
them
We ask any sensible man 10 read this le.,er Of
Mr.. Eaton, aud the comments made upon il by
the leading papers in the nsres, Of the third par
~ and answer for himself which is the true abo.
laionis', the one who openly. eanaidy and fully
expresses bis adherence Of the system Of slavery
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-09-06
COMMENCEMENT AT MIDDLEBURY

The Commencement Of Middlebury College i.
again over, leaving cheering impression upon the
minds OF lis patrons that live interest is felt by
the public in this useful and hitherto distinguished
seminary Of learning An unusual assemblage Of
gentlemen Of talent, and friends of education from
abroad and OF the elite OF the population from the
vicinity were in attendance
The following order Of exercises was observed
l. Prayer by the President IL Latin Sau
tary. Thomas S. Scales, Cornwall. III. Ora.
tion-Character Of the New England Purans
CALVIN c. Adams, Derby, ~ Orat;on-Won
ders OF the Age Joel S. Byington, Wetumpka
Ala. V. Oration-Chrstian Literature-its i'm
por.ance Enoch III. Caswell, Middletown. VI
Oration-lreland. John C.. Churchel, Mooers
N. Y. VII CONFERENCE.-THE Professions. S
w. Bates, Middlebury. VIII Oraton-sym
pathy-the bond Of humanity Charles C. p
Clarke, Tinmouth TX Oraion-The influence
OF external nature on the Spiritual Man. John
W. Nash, New-Haven. X Masters Ora,ion.-
Mr.. Matthew ID. Gordon, Middlebury
BENEDICTlON.
The Degree Of Bachelor Of Arts was conferred
upon the following young gentlemen viz:
Calvin &. Andrews, Samuel w Bates Joel G.
Churchill, Oh. G. p. Clarke, Jonathan w. Nash
homas S. Scales.
The degree of A. NJ. was conferred on the fol
lowing gentlemen in course
James NJ Douglass, John Blake John Bradshaw
John G. SAKE, Peter Henderson, Mathew ID. Cor
don, Edward S Shnmway
The Honorary degree Of Master Of Arts, wa:
conferred on the Rev. Israel Reach. the Rev. C.
DennIson, Rev. Henry Taylor, Rev. Andrew
Royce Also upon Mr.. Peola Durkee. and upon
James McClntock, and Ezra s. Carr, Professor.
IN the medical Institution Casileton.
The Honorary degree OF D. D., was confer. ed
on the Rev, Josiah Hopkins Of Auburn ".
IL Al The Annual Meeting Of The Associated
Alumni OF Middiebury College, held August IG
le43- Rev stephen DIN ID. D. Of Mddleiowr
Conn. was chosen to deliver the Grafton al III,
nen Annual Meeting. Hon. Myron Lawrence O
Massachusetts, SUBSTITUTE
Rev. L. +. Hatfield, Of New York was choser
TO deliver the poem on the same occasion. T. ID
Barber Esq Of Middiebury VI his Substitute.
lion. Geo p Manh. Of Burlington V, Rev
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-09-06

nJ'The Loco Foco papers in the interest of
Messts. Calhoun, Cass and Johnson have reasons
as plenty as blackberres why Mr. Van Buren, should
not receive the party nomination. "The Miamian, -
leading Loco Foco press in Ohio, sums up the
case against the Sage Of Underwood with equal
truth and force, in the following three reasons
LIST Reason. MIR Van Buren, has enjoyed public
honors long enough.
In The language IF Mr. Van Buren, himself "No
one can expect, or should desire to be d'cavs IN Of
fee under government like ours, and hare ENJOY.
ed thai privilege long enough 10 sahsty my utmost
ambition"
I'd Reason. There are ether equally good, wor-
thy and competent men, whose services TO the coun-
try point them out worthy the honors Of the
Presidential Chair, and whose claims have Either
and for many wears been deferred for the benefit
and promotion of Mr. Van Buren,
Sd Reason. The success of Mr. Van Buren,
would be the success and tend reinsta,e the old,
corrupt cques, regences, office seekers and hunters,
whose sclshneSs, erciusiuencss and manifold rascal
ities, constituted the original elements and primary
causes OF our defeat in 1870.
A correspondent of the Madisonian, claiming to
be personal and political friend Of Mr. Van Buren,,
adds fourth and still more conclusive reason, that
he cannot be elected if nominated. But this writer
brings his own sanity in doubt by expressing the
opinion that Mr. Tyler can.
DJ''rhe Hartford IL. F) Times thinks that there
is no danger of the par,y's splitting providing all
the rival candidates have 'air play" in the Balti-
more Convention. Possibly not. Blu, if Messrs.
CaSs and Calhoun expect 10 get through the conven.
ton without being jocheyed, they not as keen
sighted as we take them to be.--AD Ere. Journal.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-09-06

WEST Troy Posr OfrIoE. James Nj Bar.
nard has been removed from the Pos, Office at
West Troy, and Edwdrd Learned, Jr., appointed
in his place.
Mr. Barnard was appointed by Mr.. Granger,
and has faithfully discharged the duties of the Of
fee. John Tyler has removed him because he
voted for him in ls40,--Troy Wig.
We think the cause of removal sufficient un-
less Mr. Barnard had with true pcnence repent.
ed of this sin
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-09-06

Edward Bccehcr u. u, Of Jacksop,,D. r.
nois, aud Rev. Henry @. Ludlow. Of r..
sic, n. X we're elected Honorary mem ~.
tho Association ''
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-09-06

The YELLOW FLYER is prevailing to some
extent at Kingston, Ulster county, on the North
River, above New York, having been brought
there by schooner which had not been duly de-
tanned at the quarantine below the city Consid
cradle excitement also prevailed in the city a, one
time by the report that cases had occurred at Ron
dout, but which report has since been found to be
untrue
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-09-06

CHANCELLOR KENT On the attainment OF
this gentleman to his eighiieh Jirh day, which
occurred lately, the Bar Of the State Of New.
York rendered to him public dinner, os a ies,l-
monial Of their high regard for his character SC.
but which was declined upon the ground tha, il
was proper and erpedient, considering his ad.
yanced age and the gentle admOnitions that age
suggested, that be should as much as possible
withdraw from all public duties and festivities
The concluding portion Of the Chaneellors let
ter we insert for its great beauty and the goodnes.
Of hear, which il displays
Permit me finally TO add HAT in my apprchen
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-09-06

MEN ARE BUT CHILDREN OF LARGER
GROWTH The citizens Of New York have had
for their amusement, a number Of jaded and travel
worn BuGaloes, brought from the western prairies,
and they are now having Grand Buffalo hunts
at Hoboken, every pleasant afternoon, which are
probably just as natural as----throwin
the lasso over cows horns, to tie her up'over
night at the s,anchell We saw boy IA mighty
small boy) on the bank OF a stream the other day,
who had to famous pole, long string attached,
and to the end of which was tied chip. This
chip he was alternately throwing into the stream
and pulling in with all energy lie called that
fishing! and SO ela,ed was he with the sport that
he had to drop his pole as often as each third OPP
GRAFTON of pulling in to clasp his liule hands in
exstacy, with the fun We hope the New York
ers enjoy their Buffalo hunting at Hoboken, as
well az did this iae boy, his fishing
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-09-06
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT.

A correspondent inquiries how many Electoral
Votes each State is entitled TO under the New APP
portionment Of Congress. We have stated long
since, but we will state it again for the benefit Of
those who have forgotten:
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-09-06
Pres. Electors

To know how many Members of the House
any State is entitled to, subtract two for Scrators
from its quota of Electors above, and the remain
der will be the number OF its Representatives
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-09-06

a BEAUTIFUL ToAsT-The iollo"hs
the finest toasts we ever read, was deN,'.i
celebration Of the 4ih July by the Nash n !,
rary Institute Of Pittsburgh It IS az "-'
By ions FITzsIEoss. WAsnisc1oa r
idence leit him ehildless that the H'''"
call him father
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-09-06

How sr Is 70 NouonVilef why ms
eight mile Eight devils Why man told me
a 'u'ie back, that q wa only SIX Well seeing
iha' YOU ere an I'd man and your horse looks
niei, and yog seem impaueDll We n esil u three
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-09-06

Frederika Breme says High and ~ IA
the lot Of grea, poet Ills Tyre Is ne T =, y,
the strings on which he plays are the s'lt e.,
When he will il, these tunes are esiFd '
met together N a divine harmony
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-09-06
SILK CIRCULAR
To Six Groners and Manufacturer, in NJ
England.

AT the first annual meeting of the New
land Silk Convention held at Northampton, NJ
Sept 20, lS42, the subscribers were appoIot
committee 10 call the mex, meeting, at such
and place as they should Judge best MOI.
therefore given, that the second annual ncet'F
the convention will be held at NorhamPo-
Wednesday, Oct 4th at 10 o'clock, A. NJ
The object ofthe convention ic to collect
for publication, and discuss questions cons
with the silk business. A full attendance -
nestly requested. Every gentleman is de'H
bring with him brief written Statement
own experience each year, together with 'o'
marks and Suggestions relating to any par " :
silk business, as he may deem important
hope especially for fill statements resPeeit'!'
manner and measure Of ventilation IN eafA y
Silk growers who cannot attend, are eanesg
ged TO forward such staiemen. by mai y ,
chairman of the committee, or 10 ID. Sls-',
Northampton, in season for the convenlo1 /
every person doing this, copy oil oVfi'p' :
be sent as soon as published. 4
The committee are happy to know .oD. VA
HOaai Sir Conrention is to be held ~ We"
Oct I2th, during the 10Th annual Far o. -.
mercan Institute and that the managers " an y,
sti,ute are using special efforts to secure
hibiton OF American silks and silk goo-l
fully believed that the two conventions w
lee, and spread before the public such an ami !
we'll ates,ed facts as effectually 10 refno',
gering doubts in regard to the feaslo'"! \,
silk enterprise. Gentlemen, come 10 In'
lions. Al least, send us all the facts 10 ""
session.
BARBOUR, Oxford, Mas
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-09-06

IR BARBOUR, Oxford, Mas
A. ROBBINS, Bellows Fall; VI
ID. w. DEXTER, ClaremonL' \ u
l. SEVERANCE. Augusta, NE
d. BENEDICT, Pawtuckd, Il
III. PiTklN, Manchester, Conn
Editors who copy this will receiT9 'he
New-York daily tribune., 1843-01-27
UI ED

On Wednesday, the 18th inst after lingering illness,
Dr.. Benjamin B. Edwards, aged As years
The Eiencs Of the family respectfully Invited to at
tend bis funeral this afternoon, al o'clock from bis late
sideDce, Ne. ISL Walker s.
Jan. 25 Thos. J. Kelso pilot ofhe part OF NewyurA in
his Sith year.
On Wednesday evening last, JAM 25, Ms. Sarah Wood. in
the 22d year Of her age.
The relatives and friends of The family are requested 10
attend her fureral this afternoon al ocoek from be 1ie
residence, Il7t aoustonst
In city Of London the 18th Dec !as Mrs Harriet
W., wife OF Mr. Joseph Mariner and cargh.e. OF Jonn Fer
rot, Esq deceased, Of this CITY.
Ak Albany, Jan. 90 David Pruyn, Esq. aged y.
Jan 23 Mrs. Elmira Z. Parker, Siie OF Capt George
Parker, aged q.
AZ Brunswick, n J. Jan. 5, Fredck Phelps, in his sd
year, formerly Of Havana. Ckemuag county, \. Z.
Al the Convent of The Visitation of The 3. V. Mary
Georgetown D. c. the Ieth lest, ssIer Mary Dslors
I'D year OF heT age 6th daughter Of Commodore Ste
phen CasslD, IT, s. N.
At Halifax, n s, Jan le, Mr. Christian Henry Warner
aged 81 for many years resident Of NeT. York.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-01-27
MONEY MARKET.
sales at the stock Exchnnge, Jan. 26.
Commercial and rcney Matters.


The sales were to fair and without material change
Mohawk improved Vicksburg sold att per cent. The
sales Of State Stocks exceeded S50tco NY Stocks all
improved TO per cent; short Kentucky Bondst Ohio
Skies sold to the extent of S25coo, leaving off ats5
Foreign Exchange is in moderate demand at 81 5.
Francs 46i 5 45
Mobile IL 14t to-day; Tuscaloosa lSt II
We informed that the Lewis Co. Bank has dreced its
agent in Albany 10 pay the 900 of its notes which we al
uded 70 days since being under protest. with %
per cent. interest from the time ef protest.
Private letters from England state that there still exists
perfect plethora Of capital which would be still farther in
creased by the payment OF t9 900 0 dividend on the pub
lie debt Loans had actually been made pc! cent
per annum The distrust With which American stocks
regarded had experienced nc relief and sales were
ifany hisg difficult than before. There had, more
been large sales Massachusetts Fve at co. and some
small lots South Carolina Sterling al 81! dividend New
York State Fves at about 70 cent with dividends Penn
sylvana 45 II; Kentucky Skies 20 per cent div
Alabama Dollar al 30; do Slerng a; s. per Mary
laad and Louisiana Sterling Bonds both offered Al. 80
per cent, and Oho Skies 67 per div Illinois 20
2l.
The Caledonia brings $5l6 3z7 in specie
According 10 the Comptrollsrs Report since the 9oh
Sept par stock has been issued OF
1888 9o0 which eimbursabe in S19 The annuanierest
on the debt Of the State is follows:
General Fund and Railroad debts s232 02s Ii
oa"ai I0oo6s- oo
Total ar nuai interest ..........-.....So4 o4l 620 IA
The amount OF stock issued TO railroad and canal compa
MES SIS G35 700 and OF this has fallen upon
The Treasury by The failure OF three of the companies
meet their agsmen leaving balance of l720c9o
which the respective companies pay The interest O the
stock issued by the State s5s3776 t9 held by foreign
75a 20 is held in other States and The residue in
this state. OF the annual erest The whole debt
than hall million dollars is paid 10 foreigners.
Since the adjournment OF The Legislature, stock and
bonds have been Issued bearing interest OF per
per annnm 10 the amount OF about 81, 900, 600.
Tho following is staemest OF the received and
paid Of all the canals, including interest the
entire debt and also for the ordinary support of the Gov
for the fiscal year ending SOtb Sept 1872, viz
Pad
For maintaining the hnshed Canals, and nte-
res, the deb, OF all the canals except old
Erie and Charipain ....S S!,o2o,838 IL
the General Fund, exclusive OF temporary
Total payment for all State purposes S2,4i7 205 SO
Recesord.
For tolls surplus wners, &c, on all
the finished canals, including the
Genesee Valley 10 Dansvlle.. 81 1853, ,6o2 70
Payment in the Treasury
count OF General Fuad, exc u-
sive oftemporary loans aRd $780,
600 received from the Canal
Fund Observation-Disclosures. 44S,2l4 95
q n
New-York daily tribune., 1843-01-27

q s,h 1853 Dear sr-There tnasy persons, after
being raised from bed Of suffering by ihe use OF med
the enjoyment OF health scrupe To give certificate
for OF OF ling their former PHYSICIAN IN this manner
preventing ehers suffering In similar condition from hear
much ben. from the OF your Caminana, tia, were
withhold pablc acknowledgements Of the fact, should
was raised om the verge oil The grave 10 the enjoyment o.
share OF health by the OF your invaluable medicine
Two years ago attacked with cough wh ch caused
me 10 keep my bed panied by many very dsressinR
and alarming symptoms OF consumpnoni conmenceo
baed the skill OF twelve emineR physicians who can be
named ii necessary have read the certificates OF The Rev.
Mr.. Rsdfeld Mr.. E. W. Williams, mr. slate aud Others
and ,link my than either OF theirs; my lung
affected bJth sides my case was considered hope
less by all my medical attendants and friends was una
Die 10 sit or help myself was suffering with pain on
both sides pain in my chest. accompanied with tghtness
and horBes OF BREATH paiG In my back shooting thronsb
The shoulder blades cough necessarily, raised quar-
Of matter In "a hours pofuse night swea hectic swelIed
feet and legs, aad indeed, II seemed as II my pains ana un
was ta, bad hen bad taken bottles of ,hf
above named medicine the PAIN In my sde increased
until one day something broke. l commenced inr9"lDs
OF hesh very offensive threw up, In all three quarts
,hsugh dying. sen, Tor Dr. Thorp who told
me he glad the quantity Of blood and matter
had raised He said he had hopes OF raising me up
should have died the Doctor had not enss9E-
aged NE. Afer This was enaD ed 10 walk about little
was very mu.h ealed In about six weeks The pain sud
denly the LETT SIDE, wben before something
broke caused throw up bood and matter as be.
lore. threw up about two quarts From that time con
tinued TO get better, pains having mostly ett me-
petite good strength Gci easing cough abatng wegh
my usual weight, have good color, can walk several
miles with Ny recovery considered miracle.
have only bottles s your Carminania would
advise every person afflicted With affection Of s lungs
liver the Carninania- The medicine pleasant TO
the TASTE almost agcai in its effects restoring health and
vgor 10 the suffering patient This, Doctor give TO you
hoping you will publish this poor tribute OF my esteem for
your ha been truly said life restoring medicine, 80 a.
10 enable Others 10 be as fortunate as myself IN bearing o.
your Carnuantia. Any person wishing to me viii
please call my residence, where will be very
happy 10 give them all the satisfaction 10 my power
Your humse servant,
DANIEL GOUGHEafY, III Sneteeiihst
To Dr. H. c. Thnrp 32 Greenwich Lane corner oi Inir'
H.. nth A n ".