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G r A T l s (!

L y Il L ID Il . II r. ~
A New Discovery in Medicine
4 FEW WORDS on the rational treatment, with.
IA out Medicine, Of SpeTmatorrhea or Local
Weakness Nervous Debility, Low Spirits, hassitude,
Weakness of the Limbs and Back, lndispositon and
Incapaety for Study and Labor, Dizziness Of Appre-
hension, Loss of Memory, Aversion TO Society,
Love of Solitude, Timidity, Self Distrust, Dizziness,
Head Ache, Involuntary Discharges, Pains in the
side Affection of the Eyes, pimples on the Face,
Sexual and other Infrmites in Man.
From the French Of DR.. Delaney,
The important fact that these alarming compla
may easily be removed Buhoui medicine, is, in this
small Tract, clearly demonstrated, and the entirely
new and highly successful treatment as adopted by
the Author, fully explained, by the means of which
every one is enabled TO cure himself perfectly, and
at the least possible cost, avoiding thereby all
the advertised nostrums of the day,
Sent to any address, gratis and post free, In a
sealed envelope, by remtting (post paid) two Post
age stamps to Dr. b. DE LANEI, No. II, Lispen-
ard Street, New York City.
Dec. ~. 1854. ddwtf
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Col. Benton on Water Drinking.

The Mercantile Library Association Of New
York, presented Col. Benton with a silver
Pitcher and Salver, as an acknowledgement
of the favor he had done them in lecturing
before them. In his reply, after expressing
his thanks for the generous and tasteful gift,
he said
In making these Acknowledgements beg leave
to say, there was an appropriateness in the
selection ofthe particular article for the testi-
monial, beyond what might have been under
stood when the pitcher was fixed upon, and
which is this When was young | became
what DR.. Franklin was-my only point Of
resemblance to that illustrious man-when
he worked at his early calling in London, an
dq1lotic-the term which his comrades applied
TO designate him as water-drinker. | also
drank water, and nothing stronger in the
early part of my lite-the first half of it, and
TO that abstinence from all vinous, spirituous
and fermented fluids | attribute the good
health and general vigor which | now enjoy.
AS this allusion touches point at which "A
word might be useful to other young men de-
sirous to advance themselves in life, and to
have good health in old age, will 90 on to
say that at that time, and in the Sou h, it
was the custom in every house to offer some
thing to drink to all visitors-eyen boys and
that excuses were no defence Tor those who
would refuse. Pressure, importantly, Gus
tom, broke down all excuses, and it became
necessary to oppose toiH where reason was
unavaiing so | made law for myself that
| would drink nothing until | should be in
the decline of life, and might need it and
resolutcly pleaded that law | afterwards es-
capped importantly. 1t was the first stand
SOLITARY and alone, that | ever made but
not the last. was young enough, and sill
ly enough, at that time, to suppose that thi,
decline would come upon me at thirty; and
so fixed that age as the limit for my law
When thirty came-I did not feel the decline
and extended the time and eventually re.
Taxed into temperance and have remained al
that point ever since. Thus, the first half o.
my lie was abstnent-the secand half TEN
perate and to these conditions | attribut,
whatever Of mental and bodily vigor | may
now have, d whatever of business applica
ton | have ever shown.
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PRESENTS,

A NICE Gold Watch, handsome Necklace and
n Locket, or Cross rich fine gold Bracelet,
gold Sleeve Buttons or studs silver Fruit Knives
Napkin Rings, snuff and Tobacco Boxes, rich silver
Port Monnaies and Card Cases, Soup Ladies'. Sugar
Silters, Tea Strainers, handsome I'm or a Tea Set
Fruit Stands, Cake Baskets Castors, Crumb, Pie
or Cake Knives, silver Forks, Reticules. Dressing
Cases Writing Desks, Guitars or Flutes, these, ana
very great variety Of other articles, we are now
receiving beautiful variety of, and have already
sold many articles for presents, and expect to sell
more.
Just received tho incest assortment offered this
season, of Ladies' Watches Reticules, and other
g"ous, at the old stand, Church Street, Burlington
Vt. ''N'
spoons, Rings, Locket,, Conn Plates, &c, neatly
engraved. j. Z. BRINSMAID,
Late of and successor to the firms of Pangborn 4
Brinsmaid, and Brinsmad Brother / Co.
Dec 70. d6wtf
ENLECTRO-GALVANIC BATTERIES-so bene-
~ fetal in Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Nervousness,
&c complete in cases. For sale by TIlEO. A.
PECK, Dealer in Surgical Instruments.
feb. II. dIwtf
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Martin L. Crossman,s Estate.

WE THE SUBSCRIBERS. having been APP
w pointed by the Honorable the Probate Court
for tho District of Chttenden, Commissioners to
receive, examine and adjust the claims and demands
OF all persons, against the estate Of Martin l..
Crossman, late of Hinesburgh, in said district de-
ceased, represented insolvcnt, and also all claim.
and demands exhibited in offset thereto aud six
months from tho day Of the date hereof being al
wed by said Court for that purpose, do therefore
hereby give notice, that will attend to the bust
ness OF our appointment, at the dwelling of Hrs.
Laura A. Crossman, in 1lncsburgh, in said District,
on the first Mondays of April and July next, ut 10
o'clock A M, on each Of said days.
Dated this 23d day of February, A. D. 1855
R Ri &c HhT bRfGas. Commissioners.
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st. Lawrence Academy,
POTSDAM. Wy.

st. Lawrence Academy,
POTsDAM, N. Y.
'INHE present Term will close on the 14tb dov of
Il March next Tho next term will commence on
Thursday MARCH Goth.
- HENRY b. BrcKHAM, A. B., Principal and WALDO
BRIGHAM, a. b., Assistant Miss AN.SnA r
WARREN graduate of the Mount Holyoke Semi.
nary, has charge of the FEMALE DEPARTMENT.
Tuition per Term of ii Weeks:
Languages, and the higher branches of English Fdu.
,,, cuV,on, 81 90
HS ,y Engish studies, 40
Music on the Piano Forte, Drawing and Paintin
are also taught in the School, by other and comma
tent teachers, for which extra charges are made.
. Inc TRUSTEES are happy to inform tho public tina.
Messrs Buckham and brigham, gra iuates of tho
University of Vermont, who have now been in tho
sehool more than half year, have fully sustained
the high reputation for teaching, they preyiouslv
enjoyed. r''
The TRusrErs feel assured that thi, Institution
auords facilities Tor acquiring superior Acadctni-
cal Education The Academy buildings are ample
ana commodious, with Library, Astronomical and
chemical Apparatus, together with respectable
Cabinet of Minerals
Public paronag &c is solicited
By order Of tho Board of Trustees.
s. RAYMOND, Secretary.
PorspAM, Feb. 81, 1855.
NorE. Tho Academic year is divided into thro.
terms, of fourteen weeks each. The first tsrm com
moncos on the second Thursday of August. every
year At the close of tho first term is vacation Of
throe weeks, and at the close of the second farm
vacation of two weeks. (Tution formerly CHARGED
by the quarter, II weeks).
WIS -.
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In this town, on the 2sth Feb, JosErHrSr, infant
daughter Of JOINS D. and i. NJ. CAMPBELL.
The friends of the family are respectfully invited
10 attend her funeral from the residence Of her
father on Friday afternoon at two O'Clock.
g In Richmond, Feb, lst MARTIN BARBER, aged 81
years.
Iu Hinesburgh, on Friday, Feb. 10th, MARIN L.
cRossNAS, aged 40 years
In this village, (Montpelier) Feb, 18th, Mrs
sarah Clark Rublee wife Of boot. Kub,ee, and
daughter Of Doct. Charles CLARK, aged Is. Mrs.
X. was formerly preoeptress in our Academy, was
an accomplished and excellent woman, and her
death robs village Of Of its brightest
ments.--R,posiiory
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LIFE OF WAsHINGToN.-A London letter
writer says that at a collection Of wax work,
now on exhibition in that city, there is dis
played a bust Vi Washington 1t is placed
beside the figure of Mrs. Siddons, probably
the greatest actress that ever appeared on
the English stage, and before it is placed II
card containing what purports to be Il sketch
of his life. The sketch is curious specimen
Of biographical literature, and reads as
follows - George Washington was a colonel
in the British army under General Braddock a,
and resigned on account ofill health George
was born in, and died i'll
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Martin Barber's Estate,

" THE SUBSCRIBERS, having beer ppoiut.
w ed by the Honorable tho Probate Cour. for
the District of Chittcnden, Commissioners to re-
ceive, examine and adjustth the claims and dcmau of
all persons against the estate of Martin Barber
late of Richmond, in said District, deceased repre-
sented insolvent, and also all claims and demands
exhibited in Offset thereto and six months from
the day Of the date hereof, being allowed by said
Court for that purpose, do therefore hareby give
notice. that we will attend to the business of our APP
pointment, at the dwelling of Fanny Parbcr in
Richmond, in said District, on tho third THURSDAYS
OF May and August next, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ on
each of said day.
Dated this 22d day of February, A. D. 1856
E. B. GREEN,
NATHAN FAY, Commissioners.
E. d. MASON,
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,I1nE MOST SUCCESSFUL AMERICAN noon !.
IL r II II A l. l.,
DOMESTIC TALE OF THE PRESENT TINE.

Ts
by Fanny Fern.
500 pp., l2mo. Cloth Price, 81 rs.
II has been reserved to this distinguished author
ess TO achieve what may, under the circumstance
be regarded as tho brilliant success. ever OBJ.
tanned by nm American writer Of fiction. RUTH
HALL" her first continuous story, though deriving
no interest or popularity from connection with anv
oil those vexcd questions which agitate the public
NINA, has, in the two months since its first appear.
ance' reached larger sale than any other American
WORK Of fiction whatever within the same pcriod-
ms extraordinary fact is, of ITSELF abundant eyi.
dence OF the absorbing interest and graphic power
oil this remarkable work. We have in our posses.
sion several hundred reviews of "RUTH HALL"
which have already appeared in the principal news
papers and periodicals. Nearly all Of those pro.
nounce it enphatically a work of genius many pre-
dieting for it the largest sale of any American
book, and devoting whole columns to its eulogism,
while we have yet seen but very few (not twelve in
ally which deny it. singular fascination.
RUTH HALL" is for sale by Booksellers gem
orally. Published by
MASON BROTHERS,
Jaw No. 20 Park Row, New York.
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Economy and Good I,ight

|DATENT SMOKE CONSUMING LAMPS, :"
l. to burn Cheap OIL" " Lard or grease Of
any kind" and give far better light than Fluid or
Oil in common Lamps, Kitchen Lamps Is cts Sew
ing and study Lamps to burn very little Oil and
give good light Wick. Chmmies, and Globes for
most all kinds of Lamps, sold at the old stand
Church Street.
J. E. BRINSMAID.
Late Brinsmaid, Brother & Co.
Jan. IS. 1855. d&wtf
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RRuCE'S NEW YORK TYPE-FoUNDRY, e.
- tablshed in 1873, has now on hand, ready 70

/ z
- tablishcd in 1873, has now on hand, ready for
imm,diqt, d,iivery, in fonts to suit purchasers,
100, 900 lbs. ROMAN TYPE Of new cut,
$4,000 " FANCY TYPE,
10000 SCRIPTS of various styles,
5000 GERMANS,
5000 ORNAMENTS in great variety,
5,O05 " BORDERS,
80 900 feet BRASS AND TYPE METAL RULES,
and all the Novelties in the business.
All the apove Types are cast by steam power, Of
the new composition Of metal peculiar to this foun-
dry, and WHICH Is CERTAINLY SUPERIOR to
any ever used before in any part ofthe world The
unequalled rapidity in the process Of casting,
bles to sell these durable types at the pri-
of ordinary types, either on credit for cash.
Presses, Wood Type, and all other Printing Ma
terals, except Paper and Cards, (Which have no
fixed quality price, furnished at manufacturers
prices.
The latest Specimen Book Of the Foundry is free
ly given to all printing Offices, the receipt Of so
cents to prepay he postage.
n Printers Of newspapers who choose to publish
this advertisement, including this note, three times
before the first day of July, 1855, and forward me
Of the papers, will be allowed their bills at the
time Of purchasing five times the amount Of my
manufactures. Address, GEORGE BRUCE.
Is CuAMBERs-ST., Ntp York.
New York, Feb. IL, 1855. w35w3
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Agents in yermo

Smith Pierce, Moutpsler-G Hale, Ch.l,.a-
NJ Brown, Woodstoek-Redheld6 Ciranniss, Mont
ptiier-C l. Case Co.. Brandon--E W Blsisdell
Rys'1n''T Collins Porter, NJ utp,hr- Pwelch
Woodsoek-S Collins, Non ,p,iisr-s b Niehol.
Burhngton-P Merry Ield, rindsor-B o Tyler
MntPeleT-D Mott, 81. Alb ms.
Jan. 10. rerir
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Deafness Cured

FAD what Scarpa's Acoustic Oil has dono =
Inc greatest cure ever yet performed by any
tFrom the Albany Daily KnioherLv.L-., I'.I.I
West Troy, June g.
This is to certify that l. Willard jerks, proprio-
tor of the West Troy Exchange Hotel. having been
afflicted with deafness ear tor the last twenty
years and in the other for the last year, that il
was impossible for me to hear the loudest voice, and
after trying various remedies without improving my
hearing in the least, induced to try Scarpa's
Compound Acoustic Oil, for tho cure of Deafness,
and it is with great qualification | enabled to
state that it has perfectly restored my hearing, and
will be happy to see any person who wishes nfor-
nation in relation to my case at my place in West
Troy. WILLARD jerks
Be careful and purchase of Mr.. +. A. PECK.
Burlington, A. Il 4 d. SANDS, 100 Fulton street,
market.
Feb. 20. w3mos
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Steamboat Explosion.

New ORLEANS, Feb. 9th.
Tho steamtug Mcdaniel collapsed both Of
her boilers yesterday little below this city,
killing 7persons and wounding several others
The boat is complete wreck and two ships
which sho was towing were somewhat dam
aged.
Anthony Burns on his way to Boston.
BALTIMORE, Feb. Is.
The reclaimed fugitive slave Anthony Burns
is now in this city on his way back to Boston,
having been purchased bya few Bostonians
for $1,000
Death of Judge Edwards of New York.
Hon. Henry Edwards, Judge OF the Supreme
Court in n Y. died last night after II pro
tracted illness, aged &C years. Judge E. was
the son of the late Governor of Connecticut,
X. n. Success in Georgetown.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.
The election Of city officers Of Georgetown
took place to-day and resulted in the entire
success of the X. Ms The present mayor is
reelected by a handsome majority.
Cuban News.
A letter from Havana by the Crescent
Ciiy says that arms had been taken away
from q number of Creoles, and that Senior
Estampe. had been sentenced to death by the
garote and Mr.. Felix to ten years in the
chain gang in Africa.
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r. ADAMS,
u. Z. GRISWOLD

The subscriber having tho bushes, Of the late
finn of f.. Adams Co. TO settle IS DESTROYS of hay-
ing all interested call practicable. And
would also say that he will continue the mercantile
business at the old s,aud Tobias Landing, where
goods can be had at cost for ca 81.
d. Z. GRISWOLD.
Feb. II. w3iw3
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Henry G. Boardman,s Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT. The Hon. the Probate
District of Chittendcn, Court for the District
of Chittenden. To all persons interested IN the
estate of Henry c. Boardman, late Of NJ lton, in
said district, deceased, GREE1ING.
WHEREAS, Hector Adams surviving Executor of
the last will and testament of Henry c. Boardma1.
late of Milton, deceased and trustee of said estate
proposes to render an account of his adtninistra-
ton, and present his account against said for
examination and allowance at session of the Court
of Probate to be holden at the Probate Court Room,
in Burlington, on the 25th day Of April, A. D.,
1855.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
show cause any you have, why the account afore.
said should not be allowed.
Given under my hand at Burlington this 25th day
of February, A. D. 1855.
w35w3 D. FRENCH, Register.
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A Musical Journal for the Million!

TENHE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW contains
L annually One Hundred Pieces of New
Music, besides a vast amount of critical, instructive
and entertaining reading also, a work published
in chapters) by Low.ll Mason, cmbodying the trtc-
teal results, applied to priciicai teach,ng of his
experience, during long and industrious career,
an author and teacher of music. And yet the
Musical ReuisO is only dollar year. six cop
les for five dollars-inhexibl in advance. Anybody
feeling interest in the of music is invited
to get up clubs, and forward subscriptions. Pub
i,hcd fortnightly. Specimen copies sent on receipt
of five cents, or two postage stamps.
Address, postpaid, MASON BROTHERS, %
Park Row, New York. dkw3w"
I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE. that have given my
i son TRUMAN McNALL bis time during the
cmainder of his minority, and that from th, date
of his contracting. JOHN McNALL.
Witness. JoHS D. GALE.
Colchester, Feb. 10, 1870 = w3iw3
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University Medical College,


INHE NEXT ANNUAL COURSE OF LECTURES
in the Medical Department Of the Vermont
University will commence on
THURSDAY, March 9Th, 1855,
and continue Sixteen Weeks.
SAMUEL W. THAYER, Jr., ". D.,
Anli3n.y azi PhysioIogy.
HORACE NELSON, NJ D.,
Pr'reipleI and Practice Of Ssrgoy and SuyEieal
J4rSpruf'ucs.
WALTER CARPENTER, NJ D.
MItsuI NeiIed and Thsrapsu,ie4
oRREN SMITH, NJ. D.,
O6HGres, Diseases Of W1me1 AID cAI3rsa a.S
O5JistrIcdl JETspruisHes.
HENRY ERNI,
Chsnistry a 4 7oricology.
EDMUND KANE, NJ. D.,
Principles and Practice Of Medicine and Pathology
The fee for full Course is $50. Matriculatiou
81. Third course, students SlOi graduation fee
SIS During the Lecture Term, liberal opportunities
will be provided for gentlemen wishing to pursue
Practical Anatomy. DR.. Thayer will pay psrticu-
lar attention to those who wish to ilssscr during
autumn and winter.
For further particulars apply to
5, W. TIIAYER, Jr.,
Dear Of the Faculty.
Buriinyton VI Nov. lst. 1854. Wtimhl
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lsssocERffs3
w, RICH, and FASHIONABLE
WINTER GOODS!

NICHOLS and DOYNTON,
100 Church street.
RICH FIGURED PLAID AND PLAIN
SILKS.
4 Superior article Of Blacs SIX, all u,dth,.
Elegant all Wool FRENCH PLAIDS.
FRENCH MERINOS 4 THIBET CLOTHS.
LADIES CLOAK TALMA CLOTHS.
do DO do Ready Made.
Beautiful Plain and riga all Wool DELAINES.
do do do Cotton and Wooden.
Elegant Long and Square Cashmere, Brocha, Thibet
and Blanket SiIAWLS, new and beautiful patterns.
With large assortment Of
Gloves, Hosiery, Trimmings,
WHITE GOODS, FLANNELs,
DAMASKS,
and Housekeeping Goods generally.
Our stock has been purchased at the late Auction
Sales and greatly reduced prices, much less than
the of importation, aud will be sold accordingly
look round, got posted up with the lowest prices,
then call at 50 Church street aud buy your goods,
you will lind it for your interest to do after learn
ing onr prices.
Nov. 10. d&wiC
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LOOK HERE

" r ARE NOW KEAD1 10 sLIILI "IIII
y 4 every person, and not only ready out
yTFND 10 do so soon" aud all who are M
debted to us are respectfully invited to call before
the 10th day of February next. All accounts not
closed at that time will be left with an attorney ioi
collection, as We are determined to nave our oooAs
closed Reeollect the 10th of February.
''''N NICHOLS a B0NN1oN,
! Burlington, Jan, 27th. 1855. dAWu
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Real Estate for Sale,

HE GEE PLACE" so called about two miles
South Of the village of Burlington, on the Shell
burn road containing % acres of land, excellent
fruit, and finely watorcd
Also % acres of land neat to it, on the West side
OF ohclburn road, being the south part of tho old
Home Farm Of tho late joseph Harrington. 1t is
finely situated. They will be sold at low price,
separately or together, and liberal credit given
ID. a. SMALLEY.
Feb, 90, 1855. d&wtf
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Notice..

VNHE COPARTNERSlIIP heretofore existing in
L the name Of L. ADAMS 4 co is this day dis
solved by mutual consent D. E Gri,wod is hereby
authorized to settle all claims and demands for and
against the concern.
Grand Isle, Feb l., 1855.
T. ADAMS.
ID. L. GRISWOID
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Railroad Watches

nF my own importation, cased in heavy 10 carat
~ fine gold hunting cases, from "a to 81 ounce
cases also, fno in heavy silver cases, with my
own namc and Of my own i'm portation, Of the finest
movements | have ever had tho pleasure Of offer
ing to Railroad men. Double Time Watches for
sportsmen Ladies Gold Watches in great variety,
all at low prices, at the Old Stand, Church Street.
J. E, BRINSMhID.
Feb. 3. d6wtf