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Holm BOOKINGS.

We learn from the Boston Chronicle
that John bookings, celebrated Eng
lish lecturer on Total Abstinence has
arrived in this country, and is about set
Ting in the west. He is mechanics
blacksmith, we believe. The following
particulars ofhis history, from the Chron.
icle, are both Interesting and instruc-
tive.
"Having early acquired taste for ar
dent spirits, it increased into habit
strong and apparently insurmountable,
growing with his growth, till the most
of his hard earnings went to satisfy his
uncontrolled appetite. About eleven
years ago, his attention was called to
the subject of total abstinence, while on
a visit to friend who owned piece of
land which he had brought to high
state of cultivation. 1t surprised him
that one who earned no more than him
self, should be the owner of patch of
ground; he thought on the subject
made calculations as to the price of land
per acre--that every time he drank a
pint of ale, he drank certain quantity
of land--every time he smoked up a
pound of tobacco, he pulled away an
other quantity of land; thus he argued
in his own mind, and resolved he would
leave off drinking and smoking, deter
mined to have house e. piece ofground
that he could call his own.
He became teetotaller. Men laughed
ridiculed, persecuted,but he persevered.
Wherever he went he preached by pre-
cept and example, striving to have others
enjoy the blessings which he so much
priced. Though he had much TO con-
tend against, yet he cheered himselfwith
the reflection, that by industry and per-
severance he should eventually attain his
object. Years passed by; the land was
bought, the house built, all paid from
his earnings, which would otherwise
have gone for strong drink and tobacco.
A short time since, he sold his place for
cash, and is now in this country, tee
totaler, with respectable sum of mon
ey; and having purchased land in our
western country he is doubtless with his
family ere this on his way to improve it,
and spend the remainder of his days in
the cultivation of the soil Surely this
is an astonishing instance ofperservance
equal to that recorded of the young man
in Fosters Essay on Decision of Char
acter."
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MOFFAT'S LIFE PILLS
AND PHOENIX BITTERS.

FEVHE reputation of these very celebrated veg
n etable remedies is now unequaled by any
others in this coun try or in Europe. They are
fully established as the most universal family
medicine now in use, and they will maintain
their preeininent renown by the intrinsic and
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them, and is unnecessary. Thousands and tens
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only in all ordinary arrangements of health from
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They require no dieting nor confinement, are
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but will powerfully restore health, that greatest
OF all earthly blessings, to the most exhausted
and di/apidated constitutions. Prepared and sold
by Dr.. HiNiam B. yNofdt, 1886 Broadway NY
For sale by V. ROSS, Brandon, VI.
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The"gladness Of Nature.
P 0 Z 7 + Y .
ny W. C. BRYANT.

ny w. C. BRYANT.
Is This time to be cloudy aud sad
When our mother nature laughs around;
When even the deep blue heavens look glad,
And gladness breahes fiom the bossomine
grodnd
There are notes of joy from the hang-bird s. wren
And the gossip of swallows through all the sky;
The ground squirrel gaily chirps by his den,
And the bee huns wildly and merily by.
The clouds are at play in the azure space, [vale,
And their shadows at play on the bright green
and here they street CHI to the frolic chase,
And there they roll on the easy gale.
There's dance of leaves in that aspeR bower,
There's litter of winds in that beachen tree,
There's smile on the fruit, and a smile on the
flower,
And laugh from the brook that runs to the sea.
And look at the broad faced sun bow he smiles
On the dewy earth that smiesin his ray,
On the leapng waters and gay young isles,
Ay, look, and he'll smile thy gloom away
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From the Bangor Gazette.
Awake the Song.

: LIBERTY GLEE. -Tune--Drink 10 me only,
Awake the song ! it's Freedoms hour;
To Liberty we Sing
Destruction dire to slavery's power;
Let The full chorus ring.
Land of TIP river and the rock"
No bondrhan pines in thee
no deepot doth thy people mock
With his vile tyranny.
Strong as the guarded oak thy sons
Will bend to none but God
Within their veins still purely runs
The daring pilgrims blood.
To anger slow, they have borne long
Their southern brethren's scorn -
They're rising now--tht slaves great wrong
Deep in then bosoms burn.
We must be free the sound has sped
From Maine to Texas bound--
and what New England's sons have said,
viii ever truth be found.
Awake the song tits freedoms hour;
To Liberty we sing
Destruction dire to slavery's power
Let the full chorus ring.
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A G. e N r S,

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F o r S A L E .

&IHE subscriber has Dwelling house,
with good Well and Cistern, Barn and
sheds, Blacksmi!h's Shop with TOOLS
and one half acre OF land, which he will
sell on reasonable terms. Said premises
lie near the Brick Westinghouse in this
town. Application may be made to the
subscriber on the premises, or to John G.
Perry, of this place. Time for payment
will be given, for one half, one year. and
LarLhc nther half two wears. Il desired.
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PROSPECTUS
Ofthe best Ladies' Magazine.
The Ladies' National Magazine.
Edited by Mrs. ANN S, STEPHENS,


Edited by Mrs. ANN S. STEPHENS,
A new volume of this periodical begins with
N July, 1874. The Improvements projected
for the forthcoming six months are very great. -
All the first writers, especially of the sex, have
been secured; qnd this is the only t,Oo dollar
Margarine soHTSe contents are original Mrs
Ann S. Stephens will continue as editor, assisted
by Mrs Sigourney, Osgood, Ellet, Dinnies, &c
No expense will be spared TO make this, emphat-
ically,
THE NEW YORK MAGAZINE.
In order that this periodical shall have nation
al, as well as lady-like character the proprietor
has undertaken an entirely original enterprise and
one which cannot fail to make his work univer-
sally and eagerly sought for. Thisis nothing less
than the publishing
GALLERY OF AMERICAN BEAUTY,
to be engraved from actual portraits painted by
our first artists, the fair subjects to be chosen from
all parts of the Union. The portrait in the July
number is a specimen Of the style in which they
will be got up. by this means the subscribers will
obtain complete Gallery of the most lovely ioo-
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SARTAlN'S Splendid MEZzoTfNTS.
Some of these portraits will be executed in Mr.
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cravings on various interesting subjects, will be
by Cheney, Pease, Illnan, Wilmer, Dick, &c.
QU.ARRE'S COLOR DESIG.J'S.
The services of Mr. Quarre, late of the Artist,
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The Peasants Bride,

Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had
ragged through Norway, and cut of more
than Two thirds of lis population, and des-
olated whole exlents of country and large
populous districts. In UIdying's valley,
IN Hardenger young peasant otthe name
OF 1algrim, alone, Of all the people who
had died there remained alive. He raised
himself from the sick bed on which he lay
surrounded by the dead and went out in
order to seek for living people.
1t was spring, and the arks sang loud
IA the blue clear ar the birch wood
clothed itself in tender green the stream
with its melting snow drifts, wound down
abe mountains singing on lis way but no
pillow turrowed the loosened earth, and
from the heights was heard no wood horn
calling the cattle at feeding time. All
was still and dead in the habilations Of
men, Halgrim went from valley to val.
ley, from cottage 10 cottage; everywhere
death stared him in the face, and he re.
cognlzed the COZ pses of early friends and
acquaintance. Upon this, he began to
believe that he was alone in the world,
and despair seized ON his soul, aud he de.
termined also TO die. But as he was lust
about 10 throw himself down from a rock,
his faithful dog sprang up TO him, caress.
ed him, q lamened in the expressive Ian.
guage Of Anguish. Halgrm bethought
himself, and stepped back from the brink
Of the abyss; he embraced his dog the
tears flowed, and dispare withdrew from
his soilcned heart He began his wan.
derings anew. Thoughts of love led him
toward the parish Of Craven where he had
FIRST seen and won the love of Hildegun.
da.
1t was evening, and the sun was set
ting as HaIgrim descended into the valley,
which was still and dead as those through
which he had wandered. Dark stood the
fir trees in the black shadow of the rocky
wall, aud silently rolled on the river be-
tween the desolate banks. On the oppo-
site side of the river little wooded pIom.
ontory shot out OF the blue water, and up
on the light green tops of the birch trees,
played the last rays of the sun.
Suddenly 1t seemed TO Hilgrim as if a
light smoke rose up from among the trees
But he trusted not his eyes; he stared on
1t breathlesslv. He waited, however, hard.
ly a second, when he saw a blue column
curling slowly upward in the peaceful
evening air. With cry Of joy Halgrim
darted forward, and waded through the
stream, and soon stood upon the opposite
shore. Barking and whining, his dog
ran onward to the cottage from whence
the smoke assembled. Upon its hearth
clearly burned the fire, and young maid.
en- stepped forward to the door-one crv
OF incxpressible joy, and Halgrim and
Haldegunda lay in each others arms
Hildegunda was also the only living per.
son in the valley after the terrible visit Of
the Black Death.
On the following day, after mutual
agreement, they went to church. and as
there was no priest TO marry them, and
nobody to witness the plighting of their
ilith. they stepped alone together to Gods
altar, and extended 10 each other a hand
whilst Halgrim said with solemn voice,
= 4 IL cd Al N LHn,Lu.
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NOTICE.

LNoR the purpose of giving more exclusive
IL attention to the interests of this p per, the
subscriber has for the present relnquished the
carrying on of the BLACK SMITHING
carry It ON instead. Harry is a mechanic, and
should he not do his work well, it will not be
in consequence OF his not knowing hoac to do it,
-. Those who are indebted TO The subsCri
Der will confer favor on him by calling as soon
as may be, and arranging matters by note or
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New Spring Goods.

WARREN s. BLISS
a RE now receiving in addition to their
IA former stock. a very large and ex-
tenSlye assortment Of
SeaSOnable Goods,
consisting in part of English s. American
y 2 L M u S o
of new and beautiful styles and at very
low prices.
Rich Dress Goods,
for Ladies wear, such as Balzornes,
MoGsselin de Laines, Cashmere de
Lains, Chusans, Lawns. beau
ul variety; Lace Cam.
brics, Bishop Lawns,
Jacconett, Book
and Swiss
Muslins,
Cap Laces. Edgings, Hosiery Ladies and
Gents Kid. Silk, Linen & Cotlon Gloves !;
variety Of Nuts. Cravats n large
assortment Of Bonnet Trimmings;
Imperial Quilts; Brown
and White Linen TABLE Covers;
EAIM0D0S TlaIEI1NGS 8
Silk FRINGEs
Bugle and othe. Gimps,
Broad Cloths, ,CasSimeres,
Fancy Dor Skin, Marino CASH
meteS. TWeedS Cloths.
great variety of SUMNER STUFFS.
D01otf8tte>
Extra stout Wachuselt, Boston and other
SHEETINGs; Tickings, Drillings,
Wicking, Wadding, Batting.
Warp Yarn, &c.
Leghorn. Florence & Straw B0NNETS,
FUR HATS, (Spring SlyIe,y
Leghorn Hats; Rock, Liverpool and
Dairy SALT!
FARwELL's SHOES; Light and Black
French BUsKINs &c. &c.
w. |. Goods and Groceries:
Crockery, Glass g. Hard Ware !;
Paints Oils and Dye Stuffs
Drugs and Medicines
and other articles too numerous TO men
ton.
All OF the above GOODS have been
bought at the lowest reduction in prices,
and will be sold unusually low for prompt
pay, or on SHORT approved credit.
Mag 20. 1874. 4SH
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A DUEL. The N. o. Crescent City
of the Goth ult, says:-"A hostile meet
ing took place yesterday between Bailey
Peyton, U. S. District Attorney, and
Col Hunt, an eminent member Of the N i.
Orleans Bar, on Metairie course, in con-
sequence OF q disagreement growing out
of the late Treasury note prosecutions.
These gentleman exchanged harmless
shots, when the affair was, we are glad
to say, amicably adjusted
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A Boston matron, on friends recon-
mending PARIS Life Pills as medicine,
remarked that, taking in view the fact that
the venerable inventor lived to bury his
fourth wife, it was her opinion that, how
ever beneficial they had proved to PG7r
(pa,) they did not seem equally good for
ma
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Fourth OF July. No Booths Around
the Parh Mayor Harper has issued a
proclamation in accordance with which
the disgractul practice of converting the
Park and adjacent streets into public
bar-room, on the anniversary of Ameri,
can independence, is TO be discontinued.
In this the Mayor will be sustained, we
have no doubt, by the great majority of
our citizens. In Boston a similar prac-
tice formerly prevailed, but it was aban-
doncd, some years since, and the good
effects of.the change are so obvious,
that not aS.voce is raised in favor Of the
old system. Americans ought to be
able to celebrate their independence
without the aid OF rum, which is the
veriest tyrant tho world ever saw en-.
shaving not only the body, but the spirit,
and literally crushing its victims to the
earth.
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Among the engrossng rumors at
Washington, is one Of the contemplated
duel or street fight expected to take place
between John Tyler, Jr. and Peasants,
the editor of the Richmond Wing, The
quarrel | understand grows out of the
editorial course Of Peasants with regard
to President Tyler, personally and polit-
icaly. Young Tyler has left the city
for the purpose of meeting him, and as
both declare they will not retract, there
is every probability ola rencontre taking
place. Y. Express, July End.
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.BLACKSMITHLJVG,

usually called for a, country shop
Edgs Tools, Horse ShOejng, Machine
Irons, as well as other kinds of work,
warranted 10 be done satisfactorily and on
reasonable terms. The patronage Of Far
mers, as well as that Of others, is solicited.
II. A. HUNT.
Brandon May, 90, 1914. 48
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scended generations who peopled anew
this region, and the names Of Halgrim and
Haldegunda are to this day in use among
its inhabitants
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REGION FOR CoNsUMPTIvE PATIENTS.
Physicians, who have had ample opporlu-
My for observation, assert that the eli.
mate Of the interior of Illinois affords re-
markabIe relief 10 persons laboring under
diseases of the lungs. AT HllIsboro a
large and Aourishing town, the centre Of a
county, case OF pulmonary consumption,
it is said has not been known in the place
or neigh5orhood in five years, with one
single exception, and that was involved in
some doubt A physician, whose lungs
were exceedingly sensitive, and who had
several times raised blood alarmingly, as.
sures us that he has been restored 10 COM
para,ive health since removing to a town
that borders on prairie. He has much
confidence in saying that persons who have
apprehensions of decided diseased state
OF the lungs--especially those on the At
lantic border here in New England, or
within the searching influence of the east
erly winds-woud often find themselves
relieved from the rrtabiity OF The organs,
cough and thoracic pains which forebode
a fearful tendency if not speedily restored
by an escape 10 the more genial climate
Of that State. If taking up a residences
on the most beautiful land in the world,
accessible by water, stages and railroads,
at all seasons, offers such promises Of re-
lief to the consumpive, who would not
avail themselves of the happy remedy p
We are DESTROYS Of Obtaining more and
definite information on this important sub.
ject, and therefore invite medical gentle
men in Illinois to favor US with the results
of their observations and experience in re.
gard 10 matter of such peculiar interest.
--MedicaL Journal
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Great american Family Newspaper.
The N. Y, Saturday Emporium.

WEEKLY MISCELLANEOUS JOURNAL OF
Literature, agriculture, the Mechanic and Fine
.drts, Political Economy, Criticism Metro
.pohtan Life! Domestic and Foreign
ge7ace, Statistics, Tales, Poetry Music, Eagrap.
ngS, &c. &c.
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BIacksmithing.

IL HE undersigned having taken the
stand formerly occupied by J. HoLcoMB
hereby gives notice that he is ready to &C.
commodate responsible men who may see
fit to palronise him, lin the various branc h.
% of
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Exercutiom of Hail the Murderer.

The execution OF Lucien Hall, the muir
derer of Mrs. Bacon, Oh Friday afternoon
we have all ready announced. He ex-
hibited some emotion, though not much,
when brought out for execution. He OBJ.
served when on the scafold, q don't feel
as if could die, after all On being
asked if he had anything 10 say, he repii-
ed, i have good deal 10 say but do not
feel as if could say it, He then took
his seat and groaned, but shed no tears
He then called for water with camphor
in it., which was brought. He looked
around rather suIkily and said | think it
strange that any one should want 10 sea
a man in this situation. He said, as the
cord was fixed about his neck, suppose
there's no getting away from this, at any
rate. 1t was now near 2 o'clock. The
sheriff told him that he should have what
time he wanted. He asked for Is min
utes more called for Bible. and read
aloud the 81 psalm. The last five min
utes we're called off as each expired. -
He hoped the world would take ~arnin g
by him, and his last words were 'O
dear mel God Almighty have mercy on
me ! The rope was cutthe drop fell, and
in few seconds his struggles were over
His body in the coffin, was exhibited to
the crowed Of 1000 outside, and then de-
Ivered TO his friends. Mr.. Bacon was
present at the execution with his two sons
his brother, and four brothers of Mrs.
Bacon. Hall was 26 l-2 years oId.--N
II. Herald.
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NEWSPAPER FOR FAMILIES,

as it shall be unexceptionable in all respects 1t is
intended TO invest ii with that kind of well written
miscellany which will render il eminenty calcuIat.
ed to supply the wants of both city and country
readers-aftording an agreeable amount of choice
variety, with matter Of more solid aud important
character.
The editorial department is placed in the hands of
gentlemen whose abilities and experience as an
editor and writer well known by the American
public. lu discharging the duties connected with
that department, he will receive, and unite with his
own time and personal attention, the aid OF some OF
the best talent in the country.
Arrangements have been made for an extensive
Home and Foreign correspondence and writer's of
eninence are engaged 10 contribute in this manner
sketches OF men and society, with portraures of
in various parts ofthe world.
striking feature in the general character of the
Saturday Emporium, will be it's bold and graphic
Sketches Of Juetropohtm Life.
These will appear from tire % time, illustrated
by engravings and will form era in the de-
velopments Of society, civil social and domestic,
political and public life, The evils Astounding in
fashionable society will be unmasked the deep deg
radiation of the abandoned made visible the spirit of
Righteousness which prevails to alarming extent
all classes OF the community, walking abroad at
MONDAY with bold front and mpudent air. will be
rebuked and held up for public execration. And in
fine, public abuses and private evils of whatever
| name or nature, will be confronted and exposed,
and whatever may tend TO promote the public wel>
fare shall receive encouragement and support.
The publishers will spare neither labor nor ex-
pense in furnishing the public with paper which
shall be unequa allied in any attainable point of ex-
celience, by any other similar publication in the
world.
SUBsCRIPTIoN-Twod dollars p,r year in ad.
vance.
% Letters on business must be post paid, in
order to receive attention. Address,
WARD q COMPANY, 80 Ann-st N. Y,
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EAGLE-HOTEE.

THE above named Hotel Is situated
~ on State street, Montpelier village,
and is kept by the subscriber on strictly
temperance principles. Terms reason
able-Call and see
SETH KIMBALt.
Montpelier, Vt, April 1874, 44af