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Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-08-20
BY d. P. PALMER.
TERMS OF THE STANDARD.

TERMS OF THE STANDARD.
ONE YEAR, IN ADVANCE, $500
WITHIN THE YEAR, 2 so
AT the EXPIRATION OF THE YEAR, 3 90
1ErPayments wtllbe considered in advance
If made within three months aft er subscribing
CS1rNo papsrwill be discontinued, (unless
at the option Of the publisher,) until all ar
FearagsS als paid.
RICESO VERTISING
S4Hlrq ~ linss) three insertions. ST. 90
&C FOreacn subsequen n I insertion, 25
&C For six months, 90
s. For twelve months, 10 10
L1assr Advertisements will be charged in
the Iam" proportion
reasonable deduction will! be made on
really Advertisements.
All orders for adve rtising or job-woIk must
be acc ompanied by the ash, except from those
who have open accounts with the office
dice il the south end of the MarketBdilding.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22
80 ,,,.SCEToN INTERNATIONALLY

nv r-.ScEToN 1NvEsTloATroN.-1he
: curt of Inquiry as to the causes OF Me late
calamity on board the Princeton. has COM
pletcd It's labors and made its report. We
have not room fer the whole to-day. The
following paragraphs contain the result OF the
inves,igaion:-
ain view of all the circumstances thus briefly adj
ycrtrd to- bu, minuelv detail ed IN the evidence which
is spread uron the record the Court enerains dis
tinct and conf lent opinion, that in originally forming
iii. plan for the construction of large guns Captain
Stockton proceeded well established practical
facts; that in coming TO decision upon the fcaslbl
~ of the contemplated project he did not rely upon
bs own theoretical opinions, but rcsored to men of
science and practical skill for advice, and that he
fully sustained by their Judgment in every particular;
that series Of experiments and trials with the two
guns fully sustained the deductions of the gentlemen
Who ivice was sought, and lsfcd the
red confidence in the durability and efficiency Of the
In regard to the mode of loa ling and firing on eve
~ occasion, and emphafcally that which was follow
ell by the explosion, is established by the fullest
proof to the entire satisfaction If he Court that eve
~ care and attention which prudence and profession
al capacity could dictate was observed. No shadow
of censure in this respect he attached to any OIL
Ger or any of the crew ,f the Princeton"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22
FOR SALE
AT PUBLIC AUCTION

1--WE BURLINGTON MILL COMPANY, through
'he Undersigned their Trustee, will sci
al fuDllc Auction, at their office in Colchester
on the 18th day OF March, 1874, at ten O'Clock
IN the forenoon, their valuable Manufactor,
heretofore occupied by them and used for III,
manufacturing of Broad Cloths, together witt
the entire machinery contained therein, ant
about five acres Of land appurtenant, with sundr,
buildings thereon erected
The Factory building was completed and pu
in operation in 1888, is $50 feet in length. an,
AS feet in width, is built OF brick and its founda
ton upon sold rock, is six stories N height. be
sides the attic, the walls three feet thick al
bottom, the floors laid with three inch plank
covered with lime mortar, which is also covered
with one and one fourth inch plank, and the
ceilings plasered. The whole structure is q
the most substantial and faithful workmanship
and the materials selected from the best to be
procured in this country. The building is in a
perfcc, state of preservation and in good repair
The machinery consists principally OF the follow.
ing articles:
10 Fu!ling Mills and 2 Securing Boxes;
IL Gigs, Indigo Grinder and 9 Brushes in
Gig Rooms
IA Jacks, l44 Spindles each, and Bobbins for
same;
3 Set Cards complete, and Spools for do.
az Lnoms-ten OF them entirely new, no,
having been put in operation
Large Presses and about 100 Press Plates
l Picker, and l Duster
3 Cross Cut Shears, and 2 Broad Shears
l Steam, Cloth and Flannel Brusber.
! Dye Stuff Cutter,l Ways Gutter, and Fla,
Rolling Machine;
! Circular Saw and frame complete;
l Warper and Dresser, 9 Spoilers, and 9
Regulators;
1000 Gig Flats, and 10 Gross Press paners
lathes and l Set Joiner's Tools
l Force Pump that fills Casks i'm the attic
story.
The whole propelled by 9 Waterwheels 36
feet in diameter. The machinery was built IN
part by X. Daniels e. Co. and in part BY Leland
Il Sabln of MIlbury, Mass : and it is believe
that for despatch OF business aud durability of
workmanship, is equal To any other machinery
now running in the United States. Connected
with the Factory building is a Brick Boiler
House 32 by 26 feet, with two large wrought
Iron boilers. also Brick Dye House So by 80
feet with two wash Boxes, two large Copper
Kettles, one Copper Cylinder, three Blue Watts
and one Securing Tub.
Upon the premises adjacent. and in the mos,
convenient and safe position, are the following
buildiogs:-l Store House of wood. 40 by 30
feet; an Office of wood, 81 by 20 feet with
large Iron Safe, Desks, Tnnepiece, Bed, Chairs
and Gun; Black Smith Shop. of wood, 80 by
26 feet; Dwelling House, Of wood. SO by "a
feet; Block of three tenenents, of wood.
2l-2 stories high, ~ by "a feet; a Block of six
ienemen,s of brick, 2 stories high, 1870 by 81
feet Wool House of brick. and fire proof. ~
by 30 feet: Pews Nos. @, %. So, SO in Beck
Church Winooski Village; Indig 90, Woad DYE
Stuff, and Set Fairbanks Scaes,l stout Horse,
Wagon, Cart. Sled and Harnesses
Also. all the fixtures, machinery, manufacturing
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22
ANOTHER AGED PATRIOT GONE

In Charlotte, on the 2Sth February last Mr.. STE
rHEN TuRRILL, aged one hundred and one years and
four months. Few, if any have experienced greater
Wclssiiudes of life, or more hardshlps and prvation
than did Mr.. Turrill and notwithstanding his almost
unparalleled longevity, he enjoyed the most perfect
health until very short time before his DEATH His
patriotism and love of country exhibited in early
life, and Mt the age of he joined the army under the
command of Gen. Abercrombie in the campaign of
1853 and continued in the service about four years,
sharing largely the peris of those tunes, against both
savage and foreign foe At the commencement of
the revolution his patriotism was again aroused in as
ser'ing the rights of the colonies and he again be-
came soldier. Mr.. Turrill was of that noble and
truly patriotic band who continued through the war;
determined and unwavering in defence of his country
and in esta' fishing her independence. From the
brnng of Danhury TO the close of the revolution he
was participation in almost all the memorable events
of the war. He was in he batles of White Plains
and Valley Forge, at Saratoga when Gen. Burgovne
surrendered and ut the battle of Monmouth and a,,o
at the capture Of CORVALLIS. The scenes of these
eventful periods, he would often relate with great pre-
C lson and with all the ardor of youthful pario-
In all the private relations of life Mr.. Turrl was an
example worthy Of imitation. His enterprise indu-
ced hIm in 1916 to Vermont, where difficult
"es ana prl'auohs incident TO the settlement of
new country demanded the most energetic action
but by his great industry and frugaly he was ena-
bed to acquire competency for his family; while
his munfcence was unsparingly extended to the
wants and necessities of those around him. Among
other duties he was not negecfu of the great end of
his b"ng-seventy. eigh, wears of his eventIu life he
vas member OF the Methodist Church. and practi-
--'ly illustrated his profession by christian walk and
conversation ana retaining his senses to the last the
approach of death was met without mnrmnr, and
with desire that he might wait patiently for the
lime IT he departure, which to him would be an ex-
chfnr. Of old age for ever blooming youth in the
world Of b iss - Comm
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22

ME the Subscribers, having been appointed by the
w Honorable the Probate Court for the District
OF Chirtenden, Commissioners 10 receive. examine
and adjust The claims and demands OF all nersqn'
against the estate of II ENRY FIELD, late Of Jericho
in said District, decea ed, represented nsolven and
also all claims or demands exhibited in offset thereto
and six months from the day OF the date hereof heng
allowed by said Court for that purpose wado therefore
OF our appointment, at the dwelling OF Laura Field
in Jericho in said District, on The 1t Mondays Of
April and August next, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ on each
Of said days.
Dated, this 9th day of February, A. D., 1874.
NATHANIEL BLACKMAN, ;o,o,s
LENUEI BLACKMAN, OoH"n'ss"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22

OnTo,-A Committee of Conference be.
tween the House and the Senate have agreed
on compromise apporionment bill, which.
thong unjust to the Wings, is deemed bet.
ter than to let the Government come TO a
dead halt. 1t gives the Locos II certain oC
the 80 Senators, with the better chance in
three or four other Districts. The House
VIII stand about 30 certain to each party; 8
doubtful. We presume this bill will mass
the House has decided, As to 10, to abolish
fub'ic Executions. They had Two in Co.
lumo"s ms winter, which did up the bust
ness efcctually Tribune.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22
SALE OF BANKRUPT EFVE1Ts.

llCE Is hereby given that by virtue of the sew.
~ eral orders and DEGREES of Rankrup,cv issued
OUT OF the District Court Of the United States for The
District of Vermont: will sell at Public Auction
al my Once IN Burlington on Saturday April 6. 1874
al II o'clock A NJ the following described Effects OF
LEONARD MARSH, which become vested in me
by virtue of The DEGREES aforesaid Wis
% undivided SIKH part of about seven and hal,
acres OF land. near Quechee village in Hartford W
now held IN trust by Daniel Marsh One undivided
sixth part of about twenty acres of wild land near
Quechee village in Hartford VI, i, being par, of The
Estate of Daniel Marsh late Of Hartford deceased
ALSO, five or six Slips in the Qdechee village Meet.
ing House, altogether with snndry notes and accounts
surrendered by the said Leonard Marsh
NATHAN d. HASWELL, Assignee.
Burlington, March 7, 1874. 10
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22
Total Abstinence Society in Burlington.

Notice is hereby given to all who feel inter-
esied in the progress Of Temperance, that Mo.
SIS r. PARISH of Massachusetts, an accrcd ted
agent Of the Vermont Total Ausinance Society
viii deliver an address on the subject Of Ten.
rcrance at the court house, on Friday the 22l,
a; early candellght.
II is hoped there will be general attendance,
no, only Of the members Of the society, but of the
citizens generally, and all who are willing TO be
of the present aspect Of the state in
regard to this important subject.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22
BENJAMIN II. skTf's Estate.

STATE or VERMONT THE Hon; the
District Of Chttenden, ss. L Probate Court
for the Di.trc, Of Chtt.nien 70 all persons con.
terned in the Estate Of BENJAMIN Fl. SKIFF, late
OF Charlotte, in SAID District, deceased,
GREETING.
WHEREAS, Sally II. Skill, Administrative Of the es-
iare OF aid deceased, proposes 10 render account
OF her administration and present her against
said estate tor examination and allowance at a >es-
of the Court OF Probate to be holden at the Reg
sier'> office in Burlington the second Wednesday
Of prl next.
THEREFORE,, you are hereby notified 10 appear he
fore SAID court al the time and place afore,ad and
shew cause If any ynr have, why the account aiore-
said should no, lie allowed.
Given under my hand at Burlington, this 9Th day
OF March, A. ID. i544.
40w3 VIM. WESTON, Pegister.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22

apparatus, tools and implements and other appur-
tenances and things whatsoever Of said Company
pertaining to their corporate business.
The above property is situated on the north
bank of Onion River, about two miles from the
fourishng village of Burlington and the naviga-
bic waters of Lake Champlan, and by Canal is
connected with the Hudson River. The supply
OF water is abundant and unfalng. and may be
used for all purposes except grinding grain, TIE
head and fall is 81 feet, and the location OF the
Nil secures il from all danger Of iresheis.
THE TERMS of payment required, will
be twenty per cent in cash a: the time OF the
SALE and the balance in thirty days thereafter
when the conveyance will be passed. and if
the balance is not paid, the twenty per cent will
be retained as forfeiture TO the Company.
LUTHER LOOMS,
Trustee Of Burlington Mill Company.
Burlington March II, 1S44.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22
John POmerOy's Estate.

WE the Subscribers, having been appointed BY
w III" Honorable the Probate Cour, for the Dis.
tr'rt OF Chitienen, commissioners TO receive, exam.
me AMI adjust The ca ms and demands OF all persons
lnglon in said District, decea ed repre- enel in,oI.
vtn' and also all claims and demands exhibited IN
OH Ell thereto; and >x months from the day ufihe ae
hereof eng allowed Ivy said Court for that purpose
we do therefore hereby give notice, that we will at
lend TO The business Of appointment at the Office
OF John n Pomeroy, in Burlington, in said District, on
the first Mondays Of July and september next at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ, on each of said days.
Dated, this 9th day OF March A. ID. 1914
LUTHER LOOMS, 2
PHIl.O DOOI,IT'TLE. ( So"'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22

The New MAGAzINEs.--W II. Graham
has for sale this morning, Graham's Mapa.
zine, the Lady's Book and the Ladies' Ma.
tlonal Magazine for April-over half month
IN advance. They are very beautiful, and
Graham's is splendidy embelished-con.
tanning, amongst other things, very admi-
rable portrait of N. u. WILLIS, with a crit
ique upon his writings, which is decidedly the
best thing in this line we have read for manv
month. The Author should be, and no
doub, is, eminent. 1t is "A very great pi,y
'ia' we have not more such delightful criti-
cisms.-I Tribune.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22
ENGLISH GRAMMAR.

HNEACHERS are invited to call at Harringion'>
L and examine SWET1'S Grammar of the En-
sli>h Language.
IN is sufficient 10 say that it is con.irncled on the
basis OF Murray,and has aIrea ly been INTRODUCED into
such schools a. "Kimhall Union Academy" and The
"Norwch University" certificates from the Primer
pals Of which may be seen ly those who interest,"
ed. The first edition having been exhausted wuhin
one year from the time ofitS first publication The Au
thor ha> spent m"ch time IN revising and enargn2 il,
and the Publisher offers the 2 edition, with the
6dence that whenever it is examined it will he APP
proved. II contains more matter than any other
Grammar in use.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22
MARKET..-Nrondnv Ma

AT Market, $40 Beef Cattle. $50 Sheep, and 225
Swine. GO Beef Cattle unsod
PRIcEs.-BeJ CaHie-The prices obtained last
week for like quality were not generally sustained
We quote few extra at 81 Is a IS First quality
s4,25 a $3.50; second quality So IS a 81 Is; third
quality 50 % q SO so.
Sheep-From 81 IS 10 50 so. Wethers from 81 rs
TO 1915.
Swine-Iots to peddle 34c for Sows, and 5 "a
for barrows. At retail from 5 OF.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22
ID i @ d o

In Burlington on the l4th inst. HARRIET TowSEn
daughter of the Rev. Y. Thompson, aged II years.
In this town, March 81, Mrs SusASSAH Howe,
wife Of Henry II. Messenger and daughter Of WIN.
Phelps, formerly of Boston aged 81 years. Printers
in this State Mass. and Ohio please notice.
In this village on the l7lhin>i. Miss Flea G. daueh.
ter of Wa ,hington Vaughn. aged 81
In Troy, N. Y, on the 10Th inst, Rev. CHAaLIs
SHERMAN aged 40 years.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22
NEW GooDS.-March 6, ~.

JUST Returned from Boston with supply of New
- Goods 10 commence the spring trade with, and
are opening most arlic es 10 make our assortment
very complete. Among them are
Large New Thermometers, graduated TO 40 below
zero.
MANIFOLD WRITERs, very convenient for bushes,
men and travellers a II a.. pencs with Ink and Ink
stand and by yon write yonr letter and rel ain a conv
or copies IN your book and all done al once writing.
few of those nice large cut Inks stands made TO ex
pose veIy little ofihe Ink TO the air.
Ivory Memorandum, large ones. BACKGAMMON
Board, Bones, men and Dice.
BusBv Card, new amusing article.
Gil, and Steel Bees, Black Beeds aud Bnsles-
Some new Bass Viols Concord made, Of new and
improved styles, and various other Goods making
goo assortment.
Several dog. pair Shell Side Combs. Melodons
new and good instrument for The Paror Church, &c
swee, organ tone'i inslru nent and a iae accom-
paniment TO the voice.
All will be sold low to make room for numerou,
Goods.
Military Goops.-Tho'e who wish 10 he fi,rni, he'd
wi nuskels or other Mililar; Goods this sprina are
des ire 10 forward their order
BRlNShAlD g. BROTHERS.
Successors TO PAScBoRs y BalssxAIp.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22
Asahel Whip,le,s Estate.

WE the sub>crll er>, having hetn appointed By
w the Honorable the Probate Court for III. u ..
trici OF Chticnten, COMM >>oners to receive exan-
inc and lust The claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate Of ISABEL WHIPPLE, late Of
Burlington in said District, deceased, repre- >ened in
solvent, and also all claims and demands exh bed ia
oi'se,t thereio and SIX months from the dav Of the
dale hereof being allowed hy said Court for that pur-
pose, we do therefore hereby give notice. that we will
attend 10 the business of our appointment, a, tho
dwelling Of JOHN HOWARD, IN Burlington, in
said district, on The ,econd Mondays OF June and
August next, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, on each Of said
DAYS.
Date1, this 17rh day Of February, A. D., 1874
E r + ETR LoSN0GMlS' Commissioners.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22
STOLEN

IRON the subscr er, aton, The 18th October last
L a SMALL BOAT with all and oars. The B at
has green bottom, the were marked with O
brand, 81 ToIa>" also, one broad axe, enc carpen-
shave one new checked woolen lie slanke', and one
pair boots. The person who stole The above proper-
ty is an Engli>hman or German, about feet inches
in height. ANY one giving information where the
property may be fond, and the man secured 10 To
nronght 10 Justice shall lie literally rewarded.
GrandI>e, Dec 30, IA SO JAMES TOBIAS.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-22
POSITIVE SALE nE WOODEN AND
CbTPOT TiTtlGEy,,.I

( ~ Nii'NI w 3 of Aprl n 10 r','o.l ON
- 'ar Hr'n-e the va 'e Machinery In civ .,..
'rg'"- 10 lte. Mp G. Man factoring Com ANY
dt Canton, IA: all in tine or cr, coinpri iug in
ar a TOTO a., TO WIZ Indigo Grin Ter lr er,:
3 1" inch l., Brca er CARING Machine 10 Sc inch
2Hni Brea er do. d.; o So inch Finishing with
Com Ien,er ~ in h T., Bretter Card; | SO inch
10. do. (ol lr); &c rn"h 2ant 3 TO- d. (ingle);
36 m h anl3 10. do. luub c); = SO inch FinI,L.
err, (>inglci; 3 36 inch do. TO b'e); Jac;.. 24O
som lie; II do. l20; 2lo $50 To-; 600 Jack oDs;
100 VI. W'r' and Filing Bob in 100 Yarn Boxes ;
Is do Baskets; Ca >imere Dire err, with Conner
Cylinders, | ker-ey DIe,,er with Gopher Cyln-
der Winters; Drawing Frame, and $50 Dre,-
ser Sppo'>; Sc Cashmere Looms Ca>,Ineu do :
Plain do; 32i Reel. GA, 500 B.rs) 200 >eu. Har
ne-se, AZ .oom Boxes; Up anil Down Go, o
York ,hre do SIS Flats for reaz.l.. 10 Shcsrin.
VI srhne'i | Shear Grinders Brushing Ma .hine,
= honng dc; 2 Hydraulic Presses, rerv raIxoLIe
Screw Presses; 800 lbs. Press Plale. gross
Pc Papers.
Cotton Machinery Il Cotton Picler l6 do Cards;
2 hea Drawing Frames 4 Ga Spindle Spinning
frames 3 96 do. do. do. 2 Taunton Speeier>
Cotton Ore ser; Wrappers; ! Circular saw: /
,;ogwoo' Chipper; Is pair FnIIing Stocks; Roller
washing Mll-toa ether with a great variety Of OF h.
er Machinery, Tools, &c. &C., usually belonging 10
Mannar'nrIng ialli>hmcn. The whole may | e
examined ON any day leiore the sale A Catal0rue
VIII be prepared in due on, on which The terms
and con IonS OF sale will be stated. The sale will
lie peremory and The attention of purchaser, is ma
lic,ariy calledi it. - '"'
III The Boston and Providence Railroad Cars
stop within quarter of a ml'e of The Factory
AZ VIZ WHlTWELL, SEAVER & Co. Auc,.
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INSTR A%CE

TIE snT scrlFe has aCleII a. Agent Tor the E mn
ln,mance Company of Har,fIrd Connectcu for
more than twenty years pa. and CONTINUES 10 insure
against losses by fire, and all kinds Of building. and
personal property, and will re"eve application, a,
M Office in Burlington, and Immediately issue Police.
Tor that purpose a. as low rates Of premium, as any
privaie company can lord The un doubted re ,po1
>r''y OF ms Company, ns'ires sateiy 10 the n>u.
IN the adjustment and payment of losses, will lie at,
'e>led by all with whom they have hal occasion 10
w business. WIN. A. GRiSWOLD, Agent.
Burlington, March |, 1874. 40 #
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STATE OF VERMONT.
A PROCLAIM ALTON.

BY TIE uON EhNbh'
"THE LORD REIGNETH; LET THE PEOPLE TREM-
BLK!" "1HE LORD TAKETH PLEASURE IN
THEN THAT FEAR HIM, IN THOSE THAT
HOPE IN HIS MERCY" As individuals and
as people ii becometh us to fear the udg
ments of the Lord for our many sins, and for
pardon and blessing TO put our trust in
Him who is abundant in Mercy aud Good
ness and Power:-
DO, THEREFORE. in consideration Of
the reverence due the Almighty God, and in
compliance with the custom Of our fathers, ap.
pnnt FRIDAY, TIE FIFTH DAY OF
APRIL NEXT, to be observed as dav Of
FASTING, HUMILIATION, and PRAYER {;
and invite all the people to solemn observ.
ance of that day, by abslaining from all secular
employments moi required by necessity or mer.
cy,-hy confession and heartfelt repentance of
all our sins.-by humble prayer to God To avert
the judgments which are deserved tor our trans.
gressions individuals, and for the expressions,
the intempe rance, and the wickedness which
are in the land. Let us acknowledge that even
the sevcrest aill cions which any of us have
been called to endure, as well as The most sip.
nal nfc!lcns of Divine Providence upon the
nation, are but mercles compared with the pun.
isnmentG that our sirs have most fully pro-
Noked ald with renewed and sincere resolves
to walk il the fear of God, let us impore for
Evcness for the past, through the merits of
Christ oar Savior, and divine wisdom 10 gnde,
and grace to sustain us. Let us seek his bless
ing upon the land that it may bring forth abun.
dainty, ard upon a. our citizens that they NAV
bs pro3pered in their lawful aud proper employ
mcnts. Let Us seek his blessing upon tie
State, that temperance, justice order, and ODE
dlence to the laws may prcvail-that our rulers
may be wise ard f2ilhful men-and that our re-
ligIous. literary, and civil institutions may be
sustained and improved for the promotion of
righteousness, knowledge, liberty, and the hap.
pDcss OF our commonwealth. And, finally, let
US seek his blessing upon the Nation, that
tace may be maintained-th its rulers NAV
seek II promote III. welfare Of the whole-thar
the s-lrlt Of uHoi and mutual good will NAV
prevail: and let us pray that Cod would put it
into the hesTis of tie American People 10 abol
ism Slavery atanco and for.vc-, and to become
III ell things TIA, happy rcc?lc whose God is
the Lsrd, aud wtcse high privilege it shall be,
by their own consistent example, to commend |
the iresin.Lle bgos of Christianity cui Civil
apa Religious Freedom to the acceptance OF the
w1rld.
GIvrS under my hard ct pcacharn, this 7,h
day OF Arrch, IN the year rf CIR I1r! one
thcuF7od eIgil' huriret on! f:.:~.four, en-.
OF The Independence Of the United States
the SIXTY etghth.
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