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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-09-08


iy rods in width spaned by numerous bridges
both OF iron and stone Shipping comes up to
the London Bridge, which is near the centre OF
the city proper, below that on either side are
large docks, sufficient to accommodate most Of
the shipping in port Numerous small steamers
ply constantly up and down the river under the
bridges, for the conveyance of passengers nu'
they are small dirty concerns, without any poo
lection for passengers against rain or sun. ov.
cept a small hole below which is not high en-
ough to stand up in. and is not entitled TO be
called a cabin. The Railroads commencing in
the city are works of immense magnitude and
form peculiar feature. The stations OF the
South Western is near the Waterloo Bridge,
whence the road passes on heavy brick arch
es over thickly populated portions OF the city
for three miles, at an average elevation OF the
third stories Of the dwellings, by which means
all the ordinary nvocatons in the city are car
RED on without interruption while the cars are
passing over the heads Of the crowd below
Several other roads pass FIR long distances over
the city but no one ! believe Of equal length
As ! passed through the streets | often stopped
to look at those monsters in the shape of cart
horses. They form distinct race, holding all
most a middle station between the ordinary horse
and an elephant. | inquired of many Of the
drivers as to the weight Of these horses, aud
found that seventeen or eighteen hundred was
common weight, while many Of the larger ones
weighed two thousand pounds. Three or four
tons seemed but an ordinary load for two horses.
10 London and Paris, and indeed every where
ON the continent, they are re owing the old
stone payemeuts from the principal streets und
MAdamlzing them That i a great saving 20
the wear Of carriages, and is certainly a dccid-
ed improvement ia the comfort Of riding. IL
prevents much Of the Noise and when kept well
wutcred are very pleasant Business Of all kinds
ppcars to be IN prosperous condition, if moy
Judge from the frequent strikes amongst the
workmcn When employment is difficult to be
obtained there are no strikes and it Is only when
business IS brisk and the demand urgent for o-
Dor that strike can be made with any prospect
of obtaining the increase of wages dlmanled.
mere is hardly a distinct cluss oflabor IN which
there has not been within the last year united
effort amongst the workmau for an increase ol
wages, aud 10 most cases they have Obtained
their object. Those strikes usually only affect
company or "a few individuals, and the public
II large take no interest iu them, con~iderin
them merely as question Of dollars and cents
between thc employee and his worhucn. Butu
strike took place here last week, whcI seemed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-09-08

Bishop. patchin Of New York, and others, and
laid upon the table.
Thursday Morning Session Prayer by Rev:
J. Steele Af,er the reading Of the record OF
the preceding day the report Of the Treasur-
er was read and adopted.
On motion, the Report of Committee on nom
nation was called up and adopted.
OFFICERS ron THE ENSUING YEAR.
President.
Rev. WoRTHINGTo~ SmTH, ID. d., Burning
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-09-08

RUNS .U'sohieC-One Trast of West Ran
dolph. has been accustomed TO be drunken fire.
quently, and to abuse his wife. One day last
week she spilled his liquor,-he, in turn, whipp-
ed her very severely, so as to endanger life l.
the law fines him $50, and costs, 50.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-09-08
Representatives.
state Fair-speoial Trains.

Special trains will run from Montpelier each
way every evening, TO enable peopo TO go out
to lolse aud return. Tickets at HALF FARE.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-09-08

Singular Prophsst. Some one has unearthed
from O'Meara's " Voice from ST. Helena" the
following remarkable prophecy SAID 20 have been
uttered by Napoleon IN rcgurd 20 Russia and
Turkey. Token 10 conjunction with the recent
as ents 1t Is sufficiently curious
In the course of few years said Napole-
on, Russia viii have Constantinoplc the great.
est part OF Turkey and all Greece This hold
TO be as certain us if il had already rakcn place
Almost all the cuioliug and naucry which Alex
auder practiccd towards mc was 10 gam my con
sent to effect tins object. | would not consent
seeing that the equilibrium of Europe would be
destroyed. In the natural course 90 things Iur-
~ must fall 10 Russia. The greater pant Of
her population are Greeks who You may say are
Russians. The powers 1t would mjure and who
could oppose IT, are England, France Prussia
and Austria. Now, 20 Austria. 10 will be au-
~ for Russia to engage her assistance, by giy-
ing her Seryia and other provinces bordering up.
on the Austrian dominons, reaching near Ia
Constautnople. Fhe only Hypothesis. that France
aud England may be allied with sincerity. will
be 10 prevent this. But even this alliance would
lot avail; France, England and Prussia cannot
prevent It. Russia and Austria eau at any time
elect IT,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-09-08

South Royiion Bank.-The Boston papers
say that the South Royallon Bank refused 10 re-
deem pckage Of $40 Of lis own notes. he
Assistant Cashier Mr. liutchins saying, he
could pay them, but he would not"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-09-08
Election Returns.

Farred out by protracted and most extra
ordinary contest in Montpelier, and without tire
for examination of the casualties Of the day, we
can only give the loose returns as they have tai-
len into our hands.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. Z, P. NJ.
.Nonipeiier. L. p WALTON Jr., elected re-
preventative on the twenty-fourth ballot by l
majority State ticket not counted.
Hashingion County. The whole locotoco
.eket "a probably elected, including Moody,
Richardson & scssions-R richardson very close.
Barre, Denison X. Smith, wing gam
Berlin, none, Nhig los.
Caiais. Dr. Deming IS
Durb,uy, James Stewart i
East Montpelier, DR.. Templeton free soil Wing
.ihddleser, Moses Holden, gain
Montpelier, +. P. Walton Jr, W.
.Boreioicn, Foster, i
.Norihfeld, Moses Robinson, \
Rorbuy, Allen Spalding, #
HaioJuty o. c. Howard II
Warcn, none, wing loss.
Uaitsfeld, none.
Hood5,uy, 5. c. Burnham, l.
Uorceyier, Kemp, W gaini
Cabot, John Mclean, IS
.sto,oe, W. Il. H. Bingham, u
Burlington, Palmer, gain.
/ Scranton, l.
Randolph DR.. Bradford fsw'
/ Toodsioot, Peter T. Washburn, W
/ Hartford, Lyman, W.
Royr'ion Kendnck, gain
Sharon gain
ST. .lBqns, c H. Hayden W
/ Biudsor, Joseph Hatch,
Bramtree, Flint d
Stafford. Benjamin Gilman,
Cl,isca, b. r Blolgett,l
Orenge WI Lime,
/ Jcrslire, blanchard,
/ Washington . G. White, W
Hardirict. A. e. Jldcyme. is
Pcqciam non
Daurae, viii gain.
Rra9ford none.
Behd. none.
.Nt,c5aryw
S,octb-agc, big gain.
Opposed 20 ,he repeal of tue Liquor Law
{ Ia fNorofiae repeal Of the Liquor Law.
We hear very unfavorlble reports from Or
leans and ChicnIen counties and good from Or
anro and Cal donna. Washington stands well
Keen cool.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-09-08

The hoszta .4gdr.-The official adyices rea.
tive to the hosta affair, it is believed, show thai
Austria had no clam whatever upon him, hay-
ing banished or expairated him. thus relinquisb.
ing all rights over his person before he came to
this country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-09-08

n
1huSdGy- nornlng session n.y. =! y
]. Steele. Aiter the reading OF uuc ~ lrOuiu VI
the preceding day the report oil the i'e"9u'
ct was reeu ",I e r,,,r,;,,oe NJ, nom
oh "iu''o''i Wy ~. ., W III
''o''o'' was '''''' W ''' ,
OFFICERS 70" tue hNsu''' 'NN
President.
Row WonruINeros SuIrn. d. d., Burlng-
,,,,
Iice Presidents.
Row u. Wickham. Remington County
p F,,rbonks CALEDONIA
r., II p uict,k Chtiendcn
r - Renton Essex
~ FE IT smith Fppkljn
Rey : Robinson. I.amoine
r II Woostor. Orange
ID Al Caup. Orleans
D. - Tayior FINLAND
~, p uo,ly WASHINGTON
Re,. SIee Windsor
II n nead Windham
/ Rev. @ G. Wheeler, Grand Isle
/ II Eaton Addison
,,..r,.,,,,y;,,,. C,,r,,,,,,
Il. H. Pangoorn' 81 Adams
Recording Secretaries.
J. Graham, Barton; }. ID. kingsburyi Hines
burrh.
Erecmire Committee,
Il. circuit, Theiord
c. n. HAYDEN, 81 Adams.
7,-ooe,,rer
H. *. Pangborn, 81. Adams.
The following resolution was then introduced
by DR.. Wallace -
ResolUed, That the estabhshm ut Of Union
Schools upon graduated system Is OF the
greatest importance and should be carried into
effect wherever aud as soonas practicah'e.
Which was laid on the Table
Association adj. until o'clock, /. VI.
afternoon StsSiOn-Ihe Association was call
ed To order 10y Vice President layior.
On motion, Voted, that the EXECUTIVE Com
mttce be authorized to draw MONIES ifom the
Treasury TO deiIay expense OF Committee on io-
g.satve action
Resolution relating 10 Union schools was cay
ed up and discussed by Messrs faneuorn Walk
or, Allis, Graham and Taylor adopted. Gen
Hopkins then delivered an address ON the Conn
mon School system.
Resolutions were then passedeN pressing THINKS
70 tho people Of Rutland Tor their hospitality "a
the gentlemen who fwurcd The association with
addresses. and 10 such railroad companies as
had furnished rc'un tickets gratis 10 those at
Wonrul~oros SMITH, President
} GRAHAM ts.,.-,,o.;,.
J. d. kiNusBuRY, (
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EARN For SALE.

IhE subscriber Offers hs FAR for sa 1919, VIZ
Mddleses, about iout miles vest OF it,d sad
agei and mls tom thn Ncrnonl Ccnir LINN Of
arm u we'll wooded and waIcrsi, his young Iii of
chHfd and IL goOt state Of cnltiYunun' o.r-hlis
tenn Of eers gwen, ifdesires fos part Of the fu'
.ionfy. a.. .us
Enquire Of Dort. }. Y. DEW..Y oil -niPehe'' "'"'
''''s'''H the ~s1'''e'' nAyip HOWE, -
Middleses, Aug. 2sih, 1883
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Liquor SeizRes IN Elst Md ebury.-On the
2lst INST the Sheriff on a warrant FROM Justice
Upper, made seizure of liquor on the premis-
es Of l.. 5. PIerson, al Fast Middlebury, and
another at ID. Bidwelis IN the same l.age. A
trial was had 90 the 25th. The jury was an.
able to agree. The case Of Pierson was adjourn
ed until the l7th Of August, and tina, Of Bidwoll
until the 18th
J. W. Stewart, States Attorney for the pro-
secution.--J. A. Beckwith and j. Prout for the
defence Register,
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t. c. WALES q co.
Nos.IN Broad ZIG Central Streels
NOTICE..

y Office s hereby eivon that sunify persons N .t
y npi hcauon 60 ihr next Grueial Assembly OF 800.
Tor an 90 oiincni otauon 10 carry on tho t1sia, s
lins and mining, together with Oh abe pnF.s7e' a.
'ns thereto, the Town OF RoKhury, counts Of "a'Ds
shii STATE. o
EusIur,. Aug. 2ith 1852 fo'A
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-09-08

Babifrai Drnkwds dcclarcd Linaiics.-A
case was decided at Princeton, on Friday, which
comes within the provisions of a law passed at
the last session OF the New Jersey Legislature.
The Chancellor issued commission TO three
gentlemen, who proceeded to try before "a Jury
an inquisliion into The habtual drunkenness Of
Charles Skilman, and his incapaoty 10 take care
of bis property 7 he jury gave a verdict that
such was the case, and according to the law, the
Orphans Court, on application, must appoint a
guardian over him. lie Is Invested OF all con
Tol Of bis property, which will be restored on
his reformation All liquor sellers, under pen
atty, are forbidden to sell to him, and legally he
is 10 be treated as a lunatic.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-09-08

tw.idreriisemenis. Lots Of them, ard some
we have been forced to defer. Examine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-09-08

TIE Ir'partt 1yca'g-'rhe Washington
correspondent of the New io,k Herald, under
date of Fndny evening, tolegrapAs as follows
our readers can Judge for themselves of the prob-
ability of bis statement
We have reason ca believe that Lord John
Russeli's letter relative TO the proposition for q
tripartiie treaty,hes been answered by Mr. Mar
cy, IN manner which viii not only convince
The English Secretary Of State of his want of
geographical knowledge as TO the distance be-
tween the United states and Cuba, but also of
the tact that any combinations of European pow
ers 10y which this country is likely to be nearly
or remotely ahecled,w not beregarded with in-
difference. We are further of opinion that the
truly American doctrine enumerated by Mr..
Everett, IN his celebrated State paper in reply
TO Messrs Champion and Smrger has been en-
dorsed and emphasized BY he present administra
ton to the fullest extent From present appear
ances, whilst no disposition IS manifested TO as
sumo hostile attitude on the part of our govern
mont, It Is evident that the threat of Lord John
Russell, that Great Britain is free 10 act singly
or in conjunction with other powers, as TO her
may seem fit, means that she will enter into com.
binniions t. thwart the policy of the United
States. that there will be no hesitation on the
part Of President Pierce in protecting the in
terests and honor ofthe country. II looks equal
/ la
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ICE

hereby gwen that petition wall be pIe'e' IA, pes
Grnefal Assembly of tho STATE OF VERMONT s4t, O
session 10 be held Montpelier, on the % ,ssn
oc'obsri A u 1881, to annex all or pat OF US
fllston 10 Waiishold. ,e9f
luysinn, Aus. 2i, t~53.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-24
DIR. STR0NG'S
PICTORIAL STOMACH PILLS:

remedy for Coughs, Colds Catarrh Bronchitis Group
Whooping Cough, Asthma, Consumption, Nervous Dis
cases. Dyspepsia, Costiyeness Eryspeas Diseases of the
Heart inflammation and Pain in the Chest Back and Side
and all diseases arising from deranged of the Som
ach and to relieve the distress and bad feeling from eating
too hearty food, in weak and dyspeptc habits,
WARRANTED TO BE PURELY VEGETABLE
These Pills act Expectorant, Tonic and Aperent
One % cent box possesses three times power to
diseases than dollar bottle of any of the Syrup Bal
sans Sarasparillas that made, and simple trial
of only one box will prove this important truth
Clear the Lungs and other Secreory Organs of all morbid
matter and there is not another remedy in the whole Ma
edica capable of mparng such healing properties to the
Lungs and Vital Organs these Pills They Cure COstTt
produce good regular Appetite, and Strengthen Tho
System.
Price 25 cents per box containing 25 doses of Medicine
Call the Agents who sell the Pills, and get the Plan
ers Almanac gratis giving full particulars and certificates
of cures.
Both kinds of the above named Pills for sale in VII.
mingon, N. c. by w II. Lippitt and G: & D. DuEre Drug
gsts. May q. '53-3S-ly
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-24

WAR FORCES OF TURKEY AND RusslA-As there is
applicability of war between Turkey and Russia, the
New York Times up the forces of the two pow.
erS. Russia has sol 900 troops, including 1Oi ,692
cavalry, including the Cossacks; $40 1888 on foot, of
every description and 5000 artilIerymen pioneers,
line OF battle ships besides 200 gun boats Turkey
has we-drled army of 15O,sSO regular troops, in
Guiding 1880 cavalry 1O6 800 on foot, and 1900
artillerymen, sappers miners. &C. This force can be
doubled by levles. The Turkish navy numbers IS
lineoi-oatte shlps carrying 148S guns IA frgates,
carrying 50 guns; 80 sailing vessels; is steamers
with total of $500 horse an array of float
ing batteries, gun boats, ETC.. number unknown. This
naval armament is BY no means contemplate or dis
propoTtionate 10 that of Russia
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-24
Only One of Thousand Cases.

Yesterday morning Officer Ward arrested man
named Boy, whose wife keeps millinery store at No
1876 Grand street, on warrant charging him with for
chilly eectng from his store girl fourteen years of
age, named Ellen SandersOn, residing at No PSI Mon
roe street, New York 1t seems that complainant 10.
gether with girl named Hail. whose mother resides
in Pearl street, New York, called in answer to an ad
vertisemen, and took away two bonnets to make
On Tuesday afternoon the bonnets were returned, but
the pay refused under pretence that the work was not
well done-and were refused sufficient money to
the ferry. They said they would remain until
she gave 1t TO them. The husband was then called,
who seized Miss Sanderson by the arm, and dragged
her to the door, and kicked her into the street, The
two girls thus numerically turned of DOORS in
strange place, without cent went to the Division ay-
enue ferry Peck slip, and told the story 10 the toll
gaherer (named Lo cry and begged of him to let them
cross the ferry, but were refused. After looking in
VAN Tor police officer, and becoming frightened
at the thought OF remaining all night in the streets
subject 10 insult, they determined to put an end to
their troubles by jumping off the dock, for which pur
pose they went to the foot of South Sixth street: and
while taking farewell embrace, one of them be-
thought herself ofher gold breach, and they mmedi-
atey set OIL to pawn shop but not finding one thew
went 10 the Grand street ferry where the ferry master
allowed them TO cross. The parents of the young Id
dies were In Court yesterday, and determined to
have the accused parties brought Justice The ex
animation lakes place to-day, when further facts will
be elected.
Some three or four years ago, we were perfectly
cognlzant OF similar instance of getting work done
and then refusing to pay for it on the plea that it
not well done This system was practsed by fash
lonabe SHIRT establishment then located on the North
River side OF Nassau street between Beekman and
Ann Streets from which place it removed to the cor.
ner OF Broadway and Vesey street, under the Aston
House. This same establishment advertised exten.
slvey IN the newspapers, and we believe is now in
existence somewhere in the city, doubtless carryinp
on the same kind of business.
In ali instances of hie Bird &c ool1
the victim ought TO apply Immediately TO some nolic,
ofhce and have the Williams punished In the case W,
mentioned above the harlot having charge of the es
Enlistment concluded to pay for portion of the wor
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-24
Marine Intelligence.
PORT OF WILMINGTON. NoRTH-CARoL1NA
ARRIVED

ARRIVED.
Jnne l6-Schr Champion Bartlett, from Charleston, 10
schr R. w. Brown, Hulse, from New York. to DeRosset
Schr Laura, Whitehurst from Little River to DeRosset
& Brown; with naval stores
Steamer Evergreen Watson from Kellys Cove, to w H.
McRary. -
Fanny Luterloh Stedman from Fayetteville, to
Steamer Gov Graham, Hurt, from White Hall, to T. G..
Worth.
Br Brig Favorite stapeton Al days from Newport to j.
& d. McRae & Co.; with iron for n G. R. R.
1-U S. Mail Steamer Gladiator, Price, from Charleston
Schr Chas A Grener igbec, from Charleston, to Geo.
Schr Marinah NJ Boon, fun Charleston to J. H. Fanner.
16-U S Mail Steamer c. Vanderbilt, Burns FIN Charles
ton, with 10 passengers.
CLEARED.
June l6-Schr Sidney Price, Candy for Philadelphia by
Geo HarrSs with bbs rosn, 142 do spirits trpen-
tine 35 bales sheeng 10 do yarn rolls leather q 900 it,
lumber, bales, boxes and IL bbls mdze
Schr Henry B. Gibson, Avery, for Norwich, Conn.,, by
Master; with 100 tons old iron.
tin bbls naval stores II spars 125000 ft lumber
Steamer Evergreen, Watson, for Kellys Cove Ly W. H.
l7-U s. Mail Steamer Gov Dudley, Bates, for Charles
tom with 36 passengers c.-p--.- - o. 11.-u;,..
with II, 4s0 bush. rough rice. FOB do. rosin:
schr. Mary Abigail Charlotte, for shalotte, by J. H.
Brig Sarah Peters McFaran for West Indies by j. D.
Mcae Co.. with 1872 900 feet lumber, 10000 shingles
Schr Aaric, Rogers, for n York. by Miles Costn; with
b. schr VIM H. Cleare Sawyer for 1Iarbor Island (Ba-
hama y by Miles Costm; with lumber.
Steamer Fanny Lutteroh Stedman, for Fayetteville, by
E. J. Lutterloh.
ls-Schr Elouise, Robinson, for New York. by Miles Cos
tin; with naval stores, &c.
Schr Virginia Griffith, Plummer for Baltimore, by Geo
Harriss; with lumber and laval stores.
Schr II. Halock, Pow, for New York. by j. H. tlanner
with 1861 bbls rosn, 40 do spirits turpenne bales cot
ton, 8 do. sheeting, l16 bundles paper
L. S Mail Steamer Gladiator Price, for Charleston, with
81 passengers.
Schr Amira Joy, Joy, for Boston, by Pierce Dudley
with 60 900 feet lumber.
Schr Laura Harker for Shalote, by Der osse Brown
Schr Laura, Whitehurst for Little River by DeRosse
s. Brown.
Steamer Rowan, -, for Kely's Cove by E. J. Lut
terloh with boats in tow.
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Later from EurOpe--Arrival of the Z. S. Mali
steamsh,p Asia.
NEW YnI

New York, June Is
The Us Mail Steamship Asia, Capt. Lott, has
arrived from Liverpool which port she left the 4th
inst. Col J. c. Fremont is among her passengers
FRANCE.-It is said that Louis Napoleon, in retaIia-
tion for the contemplated alliances of King Leopod's
family with Austria. demands from Belgium SO OOO-
600 francs for aid rendered TO that kingdom during
the reign of the late Louis Philippe. 1t is not known
what the intentions of Louis Napoleon are respecting
the course he will take in the Turkish and Russian
quarrel. The Paris Bourse is seader. The crops
throughout France represented as being good.
SwITzERLAND.-The Federal Council are still en-.
gagged IN putting their army a war footing, and
have issued orders TO the various Cantons nsructing
them TO raise their military cohIngents at once, and
10 be prepared 10 take the field at the first call Gen.
era Dufonr has been appointed and entered upon his
duties as COMMANDMENT Chief
EGYPT.-The differences between the United States
and Egypt have been satisfactorily arranged.
IURKEY.-There is no feature to report relative 10
the dispute between Turkey and Russia The Sui.
ian continues his preparations for defence.
PERsIA-Russia demands peremptorily of Persia
Inc instant repayment of loan of so 900 900 of nj
astres. or The cesson of the Province of Asierabad
but The latter refuses to comply with either request
LtBERIA.- Roberts has been e.elected President al
Liberia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-24
JOHN Dawson, ESQ. \
Acceptance of DIR. Atkinson.

The following letter of acceptance has been receiv-
ed from the Rev. DR.. Atkinson, the Bishop elect of
this diocese -
BALTIMORE, June 10th, 1853.
REVEREND AND DEAR SIR The letter which YOU
President of the Standing Committee of the Diocese
of North Carolina, did me the honor of writing, in
forming me of my election 10 the Episcopate of that
Diocese, was placed in my bands by Messrs. Olmstead
and Hoyt. feel very gratefully this mark of the
good opinion of the Church in North Carolina, and
wish most heartily that were less unworthy of it
After careful consideration of the subject however,
not without prayer to God for guidance, hSve felt
that, even such as am ought not to withhold my
self from sphere of duty which so considerable a
body of Chrsts Ministers and followers have thought
that might be useful in; especially, when lemem-
Der that they must have been Influenced by personal
Partially, being mostly unacquainted with me. With
very real sense of my Deficiencies then, will
yet cast myself upon the and protection of God,
and the forbearance and sympathy of the Diocese,
and in weakness and much fear undertake to be It's
Bishop
remain with great respect and regard, your friend
and brother, THOMAS ATKINSON.
Rev. R. S. MASON D. D.