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Tmr AMgmcAv BoARo or COMMISSION.

THE AMERICAN BoARO OF Commission
ERs OF FoREiGN AlIssIoNs.--The aunIyer-
sary of this society was celebrated at the
Tabernacle on Friday morning, Hon. The
odore Frelinghuysen, the President of the
Society, acted as Chairman, aud prayer was
offered by Rev. DR.. Sharpe of Boston. One
of the Secretaries made a brief report of
The operations of the Board during the past
year ~ missionaries sent TO I3 different
countries in Europe, Asia and Africa, and
the islands Of the Pacific; q of these have
gone back To the scene of former labors
q have gone to the new mission IN MeUne-
sia, and the remainder have gone as REIN
lorcements TO existing missions. Thirty
three missionaries aud assistant missionaries
are now under appointment, TO take their
departure as soon as circumstances will al
low The receipts during the year were
S2ll ,062 "a, and an advance on the preyl-
Gus year OF S6,243 81. In the opinion of
the Board, India is a field rlpening for
great harvest. The difficulties which DIR.
King had encountered in Greece, are allud-
ed to in the report, aud the action of the
Greek government in banishing him from
the country, is imputed TO the influence oil
Russia and Austria, and is strongly de-
nounced. At the Sandwich Islands, The
labors of the Board have been nearly con-
cluded-those islands having become essen
TALLY Christian in its religion N government.
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VOL XLVI, NO. 27...WHOLE NO. $3.50.

AT one time, the annual appropriations 10
this mission were $40 900; the mast wear
they will hardly exceed $4,000. The
hope is expressed that this government will
keep watchful eye upon these islands, and
not permit them to become the prey either
OF foreign invaders or of American hlibusi-
ers. With few exceptions, the missions of
the Board, in different paris of the world
are m aprosperous condition, aud the Board
feel confident that the blessing OF God is
upon their labots.
Rev. VIM. w. Scudder, of the Ce,Ion
mission, gave a sketch of the condition of
his mission, and Of the religious rites and
ceremonies of the llindoos--in which the
element Of religion is strongly combinsd.-
they are extremely strict in the observance
of their religion, and very liberal in their
bestowments upon the temple. In many
cases he had known individuals giving
: 100 900 for one ceremonial II this feel
ing could be turned to Christianity, no es.
innate could he formed of the good results
that would follow. He closed with an W.
gent appeal for the means to continue the
labors of the mission. Rev Cyrus Bying-
ton, of the Chociaw Mission Rev WIN.
Tracy, of the Madura Mission; Rev. WIN.
Goodell Of the Armenian Mission; Rev.
Leonard Bacon of New Haven, and Rev.
Samuel Fisher of Cincinnati, made adj
dresses, giving brief histories ofthcir ahors
at the different missions with which they
had been connected.-Ncj York Times
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-05-27

A GLANCE Ar THE OLDEN TIM. There
was a time when that peculiar form of hu-
manlty, known as the young lady, had
not been invented and OF that time Mr.
Bancroft gives US a glimpse in the following
passage from his last volume
AT Boston society was formed for pro-
motlng domestic manufactures on one of
its ANNIVERSARIES, three hundred Young wo-
men appeared on the common, clad in home
spun, seated ia triple row, each with a
spinning wheel, aud each buslly transferring
the flax from the dlsiaG to the spool. The
town built a manufacturing house, aud there
were bounlies to encourage the workers in
linen.
Those days says the Home journal, we're
the DAYS when mans wife was called his
wife, not his LADY :" aud when the roses
now worn upon the bonnet blushed IN the
cheek aud when the radiance which now
flashes from gems, sparked in the eyes and
when nerves were as unknown as muscles
are now aud when etc, ETC. HamPdcn
Post.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-05-27

Gone, Two. TnREE, AND Go "A
couple OF travellers lately took lodgings for
about ten days at a tavern in York county,
Pa, and Jared sumptuously, drinking two
or three bottles OF VINE daily. The last
day dispute arose about the speed of lher
horses, aud they at last agreed TO enter on
the profitable contest The landlord was
appointed Judge, each being the rider OF his
own horse. When they were mounted,
the Judge, like those at the Olympic games,
gave The word One, two, three aud 90 !"
on they went and have never been seen.
nor heard Of since-leaviug the landlord
fully compensated by having had the honor
to be their jude.
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Mind and Body.

Dr. James johnson. Ia his Essay on
Indigestion" has the following excellent
on the influence which the coudl-
ton of the body has ou the mind and heart.
Many happy aud lucky thought has
sprung from an empty stomach Many an
important undertaking has been ruined by
a b., Of undigested pickle-many well
laid scheme has failed IN execution from a
drop Of green bIe-many terrible and
merciless edict has gone forth in conse-
quence Of an irritated gastric nerve The
character of mems minds has often suffer-
ed from temporary arrangements OF the
body; and thus health may make a man a
hero in the field, whom dyspepsia may rem
der lmbeclle ia the cabinet.
DR.. j. illustrates his subject in his usual
lelicitous manner. The following are some
of his remarks.
81 lately saw a gentleman of brilliant
talents and prolific genius, who could sit
down and write eXteInporaneously, whole
pages of superior poeucal illusions, with
scarcely an effort of the mind, and who
would vet, from sudden arrangement OF
the digestive organs, be so completely and
quickly Frustrated as not to be able to write
three lines on the most common subject
On late occasion, when he had only to
communicate an official transaction that re-
CURED not more than half-a-dozen lines in
the plainesI language, he could not put pen
to paper, though the attempt was made illy
times in the course Of two days. At length
he was forced to throw himself into a post
chaise perform long journey to deliver
orally what might have been done ia one
minute by the pen. In half an hour after
this task was performed, he sat down anc
wrote an ode descriptive of his own state
of nervous irrltabllity, which would no
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-05-27

The GoAr. But few of these animals
are to be found in this country, though it
is an animal easily raised, aud of no incon-
siderable value for its milk. 1t is occasion-
ally found IN livery stables, among the hors-
es, many snPposing that it is healthful to
have the goat stabbed with them. The goat
is a quadrupd of the flock kind, resemb-
ling the sheep in its size its horns hollow
and so erect as to bend a little backward,
and is covered with hair of pale dun COL
our, which is manufactured into cloth in
eastern countries. The ancient Coverings
of the tabernacle, spoken of in the bible.
were made of this cloth Goats, like some
modern dandies, are distinguished for their
long boards aud their love Of tobacco; but
they are te-io-tal-ers as TO alcohol, and with
their flowing boards are always sober and
quite venerable in their external appear
ance They feed on an immense variety
of herbs, and even poisonous ones, such as
lobeNa and tobacco, so destructive to 9TH
ers, are not only harmless, but nutritious to
them. Their milk is deemed healing and
medicinal. They run on the sides of rocky
precipcts, and leap with the greatest ease
from rock 10 rock They prefer the noun
tains to the valles and plains of the richest
luxurlance, and like sheep iatten better on
the mountains and hill sides than in the
yallles. They are extremely industrious,
setting an example TO the idle among men
and boys, and find sufficient nourshment
in heath, barren and unculiyated ground.
aud carefully avoid rich pastures, marshes
and moist ground The Syrian goat is re-
markable for the length aud fineness Of It's
hair aud It's pendulous ears. They are as
long as the jewels of an Indian maid, aud
are often a foot in length. Its milk is
sweet, agreeable to the taste, and excellent
for its nutritious qualities. 1t is alluded to
IN Proverbs, And thou shalt have goats
milk enough for thy food, the food of thy
household, aud the maintenance Of thy
maIdens." IL was this species of goats, it
is supposed, which was used in the east of
atonement, when one was sacrificed and
the other conducted to the wilderness aud
let loose and therefore called The scape-
goat The hair of the goat has long been
a valuable article of trade and manufacture.
For ages the European nations have en-
ployed agents in Turkey for the wool of the
SIBERIAN goat, which, though it resembles
hair. is iue and glossy, from which the
richest Of camleis are manufactured.
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A Secret Worth Knowing.
Truth is Strange Stranger than Fiction.

Truth IS Strange Nranger IAN Ficilon.
Under this head the LOHJ Island Star
publishes an interesting Tale, for the ex-
tended details of which we cannot find
room, (says the exchange,) but must con
tent ourselves with giving the leading facts
in a condensed form for the benefit OF our
readers
A young grocer of good character and
correct habits, commenced business in q
good and improved neighborhood. Hi'
stock was small, as were his means, aud hI'
stock of customers was still smaller. Hi
sales hardly met his expenses, aud he wa
evidently going down hill" and an OLE
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To Farmers Roys--A Hint.

The writer of these remarks was once
a farmers boy, and speaks from expert
ence when he recommends all farmers
sons to keep daily register OF every
thing interesting coming under their OBJ
seryation, relative TO their business
The time of planting or sowing crops,
with the results of late and early planting
appended the effects of any peculiar
mode Of manuring the benefit or delri-
ment from thick and thin sowing the
kind of seed; the time or manner Of
harvesting; the result of draining, Of
deep OF shallow blowing, a. OF numerous
matters, and especially including the
cost and profits OF each crop, if accur-
(See an pagc)
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-05-27

QUAKERIsM is favorable TO Longccity, it
seems. According To late English census
returns the average age attained by mem
bers of this peaceful sect III Great Britain is
liity-onc years, two months and twenly-one
days. Half of the population of the coun-
try as is seen 10y the same returns, die be-
fore reaching the age of tweniy-one, and the
.v@rap. dnra,,on OF human lle the world
over IS but thrty-ihree years; Quakers,
therefore, live third longer than the rest OF
us Tie reasons are obvious enough. -
Qnakers are temperate and prudent. are
seldom IN hurry, and never IN passion. -
Quakers, in the very midst of the weeks
business, ION "Wednesday morning, retire
from the world, and spend an hour or two in
silent meditation at the meeting house.
Quakers are dllligent; they help one anoth-
er, and the fear of want does not corrode
their minds. The journey OF life to them is
a walk of peaceful mediation. They neith-
CT suffer nor ENJOY intensely, but preserve a
composed demeanor always. Is 1t surpris-
ing, that their days should be long in the
land
To most men, experience is like the stern
light of ship, which lllumines only the
track it has passed.
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RESOLUTION. There is nothing like il to
give young man a start in the world, and
TO keep him going upward and onward in
the march Of Improvement. II is better by
far, for setting out in the world" to
son than all the wealth a fond father
could bestow we're he rich as Croesus, and
generous as rich No, no; money at start
ing IS not the best means of permanent
prosperity. A determination to make the
most and best of all our powers and cspaci-
ties-a fixed and unwavering resolve to be
something-lo do something-to be the ar
chllect OF our own iortunes-relying upon
self exertIons aud the blessings of kind
Providence for success ia all our undertake
ngs-depend upon it, IN such course.
there will be little doubt of success. Seize
and improve the shortest intervals of action
and effort and there will be no limit to adj
vancemeni. Without resoluie and ear
nest purpose the best aids and means will
be of little worth; with it, even the weak
est will be mighty. Without i, little will
be accomplished with it, much. What
gave Napoleon BonaparIe his power and
influence Resoluton--a determination
to triumph over every difficulty Making
and controlling circumstances, not 5o,ciag
to thc@. Would you be prosperous far
mer Resolve to be such, and diligently
use the means of rising higher and higher
in the scale of intellect, and in the work of
tllling the soil and cutiya,ing the earth, to
make 1t yield its fruits in rich and uxuri-
Gus abundance. lie that resolves upon any
great and good end, by that very resolution
has sealed the wall and will triumph in the
accomplishment of his purpose.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-05-27

The season when, upon the brow
Are seen tho scattered locke Of snow
Which speak Of lifcis decline
II grace has grown with growing years,
How beautiful old age appears,
How all tho virtues shine.
a halo Of celestial light,
Al purely aud serenely bright,
Surrounds the sacred head
Fen may NOT sketch, nor fancy pain,
The honofs Of The aged saint,
II VISIONS paths be thread
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. lie that by the Plow would thrive
Himself must either HOLD or pstvr.'f
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-21
Political Intelligence.

LETTER IRON G0VERNOR C0BB or GToRGIA.-
Governor Cobb has written letter to Mr. orion stroud,
o. walton county Ca the subject Of the approach
ing Presidential election lie regards the nomination Of
Gen scot as signal triumph Of abolitionsm and adds
mat his nomination was scarcely wanting 10 stamp tho
wing party sectional higheriaw organize-
ton In relation TO tho nomination Of Pierce ne says
that no one doubts that large majority o. the people
O. Georgia in favor the election OF Gen. Pierce lie
will probably receive the largest vote ever given In deor-
ga to any Presidential candidate since the unanimous
vote given to Gen. jackson, In 1882.
Lewis G. Levin has been egain nominated Tor Congress
by the Native American party in Philadelphia
The com,ou,r,,uh of Boston says Our nominee Sena-
Tor Hale passed through this city on Saturday in fine
spirits en- route to Washington. He VIII stand the fire. y
Asoruyn BurrALo CorvrrrioS.-It appears that the
Jbertv Party is divided into factions and that OF
them ia TO hold National Convention In Buffalo tho
1st Of September when as Is supposed they win take the
liberty OF nominating President and Vice President
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-21
Our Albany Correspondence.

ALBANY, August 10, 1852
Uho Shall lie ne Ns1f Gorenor Of he Sfote Of Nee
York
There is some considerable agitation just now in
this city regarding the State ticket, to be nomi-
mated in the fall. 1t being conceded on ali hands
that nomination, is an election sure, you may bet
your life there Is great scarcity Of candidates.
Among the gentlemen named, CT respectable talent
ard standing, and there are some quite the re7srse
! may mention the following WHO would be wiling
10 serve the State in the capacity Of Chief Nagis
trate. There are several prominent candidates,
brought forward as such By tho Albany AYgRs, and
strong in the faith and inall.bility o. that jo-al
and Croswell; among whom ase Hon. John G. Nh
Their, present Canal COMMISSIONS, and brother OF
Gen. Calvin MatLer, Of ycur city, sDl who 70
Gently delivered most remarkable, original, and
eloquent Fourth Of Jaly GRAFTON, before the Grand
sachcn1s and Chiefs OF Iammsny.
AnAsA J. PARgER, Judge Of Tho Supreme Court,
Distinguished rs iurist, not only thIcughoutthe
State bat the nation, man OF brilliant talent, O
purity Of action well questioned Hrmness, morally
and legally combined, and justly popular with ard
the prldc Of this section and locality.
FREDERICK FoLLET, Of Genesoe county, formerly
editor Of the SPIRIT Of e Times, mot quite as bril-
liant lively, or spirited periodical as the New
York Spirit Of the 1inie,,) published al Batavia.
Mr.. r. more recently dls'ingulSnel himself in con-
nectior with the canal contracts, and would prove
special tavorite with large and wealthy class Of
influential electors. Mr.. j. stands good chance.
FRAsTUs CORNING An eminent merchant OF
this city, successful and popular banker an intel.
ligent faimer, largely interested IN manufacturing,
in railroads-n fact, identified With almost every
interest, and devoted to the interest Of all having
been formerly Mayor, during several torms Of this
city, ard Senator OF the district; would provo for
midnble cane ida to any whom the wings might
name. He is bitterly opposed by the Croswells for
the course he pursued at Baltimore, in connection
with Governor Marcy & Co. The influence Of the
dygus will defeat his nomination.
ZADocK PRATT.- Connected with the manufac-
turing and banking interests at Prattsyile no has
become widely and popularity known throughout the
State, fer in domitabe energy, enterprise and perse-
voraDce, dispensing his wealth with an open, free,
generous and even lavish hand, among the poor and
needy. Mr.. Pratt made good representative in
Congress, why not a good chief magistrate Of tho
Empire State
JOHN G. wRreHr.-Our present. worthy and most
excellent Comptroller, fayorably known through
cut the State, firm, energetic and talented, With
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-21

nh torn Is pot now such as 10 teach the slsvehoIder.
In bold and unnis.sksAble terms, that one o. me
aims Of tho free democracy Is 70 strp nun aos ms
peculiar institution of the covering, ana ssnenon,
and responsibility of Law, and 10 hold up 10 me
loathpe and exeers ZION Of the world apaked pirate
in the one, ana naked piracy in The other; pirate
and n piracy 400 that far outstrip all others In
atroeity and mischief! -,
the FREQ democracy. they may, nevertheless, be
blasted; and hence cannot advise the disoanJing
OF The Liberty party The nsrt fnefiag n me Ltouiy
payty is 10 be V,daesdav. (at Bgtai' me frsf any
OF S,piegnber. II shoald be num9ous!y attended
Whilst hope that The meeting 1W 9a array ifseif
dgaf bal ,ctu fhs contrarV, rfs0toe 10 act Dtth
i6e fee ds,accrGcy, at least f5r me Yrese't, also
hope that USU adUsss The Ltt9fy parry 10 coHti''se
rs organization pniR sneh time as The free demo-
eracy shall hars distinctly dnd fully covered the
grouad Of the Li6eTy party.
OF course, did nor vo'e for the Pttsburg plat
form | can never vote for it until it shall boldly
democracy aims to bring under its impartial regard
all the political interests Of all classes Of the people;
and, also the other great truth, that slavery, which
is the most atrccous and abominable Of all the
forms Of piracy, can never BIO known as law.
Nor did vote in the convention, for Mr.. Hale
and Mr.. Julian. voted for those true and tried
men, William Goodell and james II Collins. Me-
yertheless, hope to End myself able to vote at the
election for Mr.. Hale and Mr.. Julien, both Of
whom are beloved in private life, and both Of whom
have honorably distinguished themselves in public
life. cannot doubt that Mr.. Julian scouts the idea
Of the possible egalization Of slavery; and, IN the
Boston rescue trials, Mr.. Hale secuted out Il is
said that it was only in rhetorical iourishes that
he did so? answer that trust that Mr.. Hale will,
ere the election, make it indsputaby manifest that
he is established in the principle that there can no
more be human than divine law Tor comforting
a man into thing and that to recognize and dig
Nifty as law the enactment which attempts such q
conversion, is high crime against both God and
man. GERRrT SMITH.
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Our Texas Corresponds
HOUSTON. TEXAS, Aug. 6. Il

HOUSTON. TEXAS, Aug 8, 49,
Tie RsStA Of nc LltS.isa- Trade u Hct,s.c,, &c.
On last Monday cur State election wcs held for
Comptroller, Treasurer, Attorney General and Dis
trict Judges, aud also for county officers. John
sayles, Of Washington county, is, undoubtedly
elected Attorney Genernl. Our present worthy
and efficient incunbenta, Cornptrcllor Shaw, and
JamcsH. Raymonds, troasuror, we're 70 elected with
out opposition.
Our thriving and busincsa-lk city is enjoying an
almost complete exemption from disease Of every
kind; but regret to say there Is good deal OF
sickness IL the country. Should no epidemic visit
US his season We shall have an early and immense
trade. There is no city Of the same amount of
population in the United States that enjoys so largo
and profitable trade as tho city Of Houston and IL is
constantly extending and increasing. VIC.