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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09
l,HE TRuTH ABOUT KANsAs

NNHE L X U Il IL ABOUT hANSAS:
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kANRAS.-Large 12mo 34S pages WITH A
COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE TERRITORY:
UNTIL JUNE. 1857 Embracing full accountof
its discovery. Geography, Soil, Climate Products,
its organization Territory. transactions and e.
vents under Governors Reeder and shannon, poift-
zeal dissensions, Personal Rencounters Election
frauds battles and outragcs, with Portraits OF
prominent actors therein. all fully authenticated
bv JOHN III. GIH0N, NJ. D., Private Secretary to
Governor Geary. Carefully complied from the Or
fetal documents on file in the department. OF state
at Washington and other papers in the possession
of the Author, with full account of the INV ASIoN
OF KANSAS FROM MISSOURI; the capture. tri-
al and treatment of the Free State prisoners the
character and movements of the Missouri Border
Ruffians the murder of Buffum and others. The
Controversy between Governor Geary and Judge
I,ecomptc The proceedings of the Territorial i.e-
risIat,,re of the Proslavery convention and the
organization of the National Democratic Party,
with Sketch of Kansas during the early troubles
under Governors Reeder and Shannon. Its lnra-
sions Battles. 0utrages and Murders
A copy will be sent to any part of the United
States by mail, free of postage, on the receipt of
retail price A liberal discount to the trade.
Ey-l 1000 Agents wanted Price in Cloth 81
Paper, so cts. CHARLES kHoDES;
Publisher, Inquirer Building.
July 90 IS51-4m Philadelphia Pa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09

CAMP MEETING.-On last Friday the Metho-
dist of the Curwensyille and Clearfield charge
commenced their camp meeting near Addle-
mans, about midway between the two places.
On Sabbath large number of people were in
attendance, variously estimated at from 1900
te 1000. The meeting will come to close
this evening or tomorrow morning.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09
IN THE ORPHANS COURT OF cLEARFIEID

II UUUNI1.
In the matter of the application of Thomas W
Cleaver for decree of specific performance of
contract for sale of land made between Thomas
". Cleaver and William Clcaver, deceased
And now, August 18th. 1857, The Court fix the
first day of next term, (Nov. 16th 1879 for hear
ing, &c. JAS. WRIGLEY, elk. o. c..
To Mrs Louisa CIeavcr, widow, John Russell
and Miles Spencer, Executors, and Caleb Way
and Isaac Kirk, guardians of minor children
of VIM. Cleaver. dee ID. and all others interested
You will please take notice. that the above ap
plieation has been made and day fixed for hear
ing, and that testimony to be read the hearing
will be taken before NJ. A. Frank, Esq, at his of
fee in Clearfeld Borough, on Monday, September
2lst, 1857, between the hours of / o'clock and
o'clock p. l.. j. GRAMS,
sep2-3t Atty. for Applicant.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09

DLASTERING.-Th undersigned, having
il entered into co-partnership in the PlasterinS
Business, in the Borough of Curwensville, an
nounce the public that they are ready to do any
work in their line the shortest notice and most
reasonable terms, and respectfully Solicit share
of patronage JoSEPH VIE,
iuly6-4u I. s. NcCULLVtOa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.-Mr. Philip
Antes, of Lawrence township, offers his valu-
able farm and saw mill property for SALE 1t
is located on the Susquehanna river, about 81
miles above this borough, and is very desi-
rable property. We direct attention to his
advertisement in another part of this paper
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09
nRPHANs' COURT sALE.-Undor and b

ORPHANS COURT SALE.-Undera and by
" virtue of order of sale issued out of the
Orphans Court of Clearfeld county, there will be
exposed for sale, on the premises in Penn town
ship, Clearfeld county, on Thursday, September
viz certain tract piece of land, situate in
Penn township, Clearield county, containing ahout
seventy FIVE acres, bounded follows on the
north by land of Eliza Russell, east by land of
Andrew Moore south by land of VIM. +. johnson.
and west by land of VIM. F. Johnson and Andrew
Moore The farm is in good condition, has good
house barn. necessary out-houses and an orchard
thereon Terms one-haIf on confirmation of sale,
balance in one year. JOHN RUSSELL,
MILES j. SPENCER.
sen2-4t Executors.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09

NOTICE.-Letters testamentary on the Estate
~ of Joseph Spencer, late of Penn township,
Clearfied county, Pa, decd, having ocen granted
to the undersigned. all persons indebted to said
estate requested to make immediate payment,
and those having claims against the same to pre-
sent them, properly authenticated for settlement.
JAMES SPENCER, Pike Tp,
SAMUEL SPENCER, Penn Tp.,
Sent. 9. lSJI-6t-pd Eyecntors
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09

UA girl of twelve ye:rs, residing in De-
troit. put the figures of fourteen in her boots
the other day. and then going to the justice 3
Office to get married, swore she was orer four
teen years of age.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09
Philadelphia, August 10, 1857.

EARMERS LOOK AT THIS!
IL The undersigned, agent for the sale of
WILSON'S THRESHING MACHINES, gives no.
tice that he is prepared to supply the Farmers of
CIearfeld county. on the shortest notice. with
TWO. THREE or FOUR HORSE MACHINES, at
the most reasonable prices. These machines are
not surpassed by any in the United States, and will
thresh in one day, if properly attended, from 100
to 400 bushels. Repairing done to order.
BENZ. SPACkMAN.
Cleaafield August IL. 1S57-:,m nd
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09

DEMocaATIc DISTRICT NoAIsATIoss.-On
Tuesday the lAt inst, the Democratic confer
ees from the various counties comprising this
Representative District, assembled at Ridgway
and nominated Joel Spyker, of Jefferson coun-
ty, on the 18th ballot, and Hon. N. P. Viii
cox, ut Elk, on The 13Oth.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09

MARRIED-On the Sd inst, by Rev. J NJ G alle :
way, Mr. W d. SHIREY to Miss MARTHA A.. daugL-
ter of Mr.. Joseph Irwin.
The thanks of all hands connected with this Of
fee are rendered for the delicious pound -cal Q
which accompanied the above notice, and all mite
in wishing the happy couple unbounded felicity
and prosperity.
On the st Sept. by Rev. VIM. II. Rex, Mr.. Jo-
sEPH r. ARNOLD to Miss JULIA L. ScoFIELD, both
of Brady township.
On the 9th, by P. W. Barrett, Esq, Mr.. SAMUEL
Brady township.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09

Rcsolred. 6v tie Senate and Horse oJ hepFese..-
fatises of e of Pe1i,isyisz7ita, f,a
Geasr.a Asse1qbEy met: That the following amend
ments are proposed to the constitution of the COM
monwealth. in accordance with the provisions OF
the tenth article thereof
FIRST AMENDMENT.
There shall be an additional article to said con-
stitution to be desi. mated article eleven, fol-
lows
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09
THE $40 AND SIS. SINGLE AND
nQII IRI i Z a MI "

J. DOUBLE THREADED, EMPIRE FAMILY
SEWING MACHINE.-An Agency for the sale of
these machines, for this and the adjoining coun-
ties can be secured by personal application to
the subscribers, 9th & Arch streets, Philadelphia.
No one need apply without capital sufficient to
conduct the business properly and without refer
ences as to reliability and capacity.
We positively assert that these machines, for all
purposes of family sewing are in every respect
superior to any Sewing Machine in market quo
matter at what prices they may be held) and
wherever they are offered for sale they must COM
mand ready and unlimited demand.
JOHNSON & G00DELL.
Philadelphia, August 10, 1857.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09

Dr.. LrrCH, of Philadelphia, and Elder j. v.
HIKES, of Boston, will hold meeting in the
Court House in this Borough, commencing on
Friday night the 18th Sept, to continue over
the following Sabbath. All are invited to at
rend
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09

NOTICE.-AH persons indebted to samnsI
IN Bliss, by note, bond or book account, are gs-5
quested to make immediate payment, and persons
with unsettled accounts will call and settle before
the 18th of November, and save costs. Hides will
be taken in payment at the highest n srket prices
SAMUEL Bliss
Y B. All business from this date VIII 10 trans
acted in tho name of s. Bliss Junod Thankful
for past favors they respectfully solicit contiA-
uance of custom. Cash paid for hides,
New Washington Aug 20 iS5T-3m
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09
OBINS' EXPEC TOR N L
COMPOUND SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY.

E
FOR THE CURE OF
bronchial affections Coughs Colds, Pleurisy, Bron-
chitis Asthma and all other diseases OF the throat
and lungs, except Consumption ms invauaole 1 al
remedy is no quack nostrum, but is prepared from
the recipe of regular physician, who during
practice of twenty-five years, used IT with unpar-
alleled success. 1t is q combination oil expecto,
rant remedies simple in their character and used
by cyery educated physician. 1t is easily taken,
produces no nausea or other disagreeable effects,
and gives almost immediute relief. In this ever
changing climate where coughs and colds so ire
ouentiy end in consumption and death, no family
should be without this CERTAIN CURE.
Tt would be easy to follow in the wake of the ven
ders of patent medicine, and multiply certihcates
got up for the OCCASION of miraculous cures but no
such adventitious aid is necessary in introducing
this preparation to the public Its real value, ana
never failing success in accomplishing all promis,
ed for it. cannot but give it wide circulation, and
recommend it to all those afflicted with for
which it is a remedy. Price 37t Cents per Bottle.
Prepared exclusively by 81
March 4, 1871 Clearfeld, Pa :.
q o M HI NJ G N e w =
- LEATHER AND HIDE STORE,
West End of Spring Greek Bridgo, ChsapstSs
BefIefonte. Pe1n'a
The subscriber respectfully informs the pubic teat
he + as lust opened Leather and Hide Store at his
Tannery establishment, in Beliefonte, oentfe
county. Pa where he will keep constantly on hand
q good assortment of Leathers. &C., as felloWs:- =
Oak Tauued Spanish Sole Leather,
HenIock Spanish Sole Leather. French
Calfskias, Beliors Leather. OIL TAINTED La
eing Leafher: Spit LeaLte,, Pateau Fye,ieA Caff-
Sins Madras Boot .Sks,rs, Red Rsmns aud
P;,tk Lfuiurs. Cape Bsldines and Gas-
tar Kid, Tannerss OIL. ALSO- Plas-
tsring hair; Coppsr Riyefs and
Bars !; TAread, Byisties and
War, aud all kinds Of
Tools, Losts DC, for Shcenaesys
no AZ MATFIiNTSTSLFor the convenience OF Ma
.hinists Of all kinds he will keep on nana gooa
sfrsns froa to "a inches wide, which he VIII
sell at city prices r:sa. and skins
HTbe shove articles h.vs 1een GSrsla hnsc.ij anI
l lected, and are the very pest qIaaiy
exsmine and judge for X9sfssaixs XEnbsa "a BURNsIDE.
/ pellefonte, Arril %, le57-f
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09

4 DMINISTRATORS' NOTICE.-Lstter=
N of Administration the Estate of George
Ellinger late of Brady township, Clearfe,d coan-
ty, Pa, deceased, have been granted TO tho sub
seribers; all persons indebted to the said estate.
are requested to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against the same viii pressat
them duly authenticated for settlement.
r. W MOORE.
G. b. G00DLANDER,
Luthersburg July IL lS57-6t. Adn'rs
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09
PHILADELPHIA WOOD MouLDlNG

L MILL, Wiliotc Street 0Jors TlcslftA, North
Side-Mouidings suitable for Carpenters. Build
ers, Cabinet and Frame Makers worked from the
best and thoroughly seasoned material, always
hand. Any pattern worked from drawing.
The subscriber having purchased the entire in
terest. will continue the business with increased
facilities. Z Agents wanted in the various towns
in this portion of the State, TO whom opportuni-
ties will be offered for large profits to themselves
SAMUEL B. HENRY.
PbiIs1eIphia 1aIv IL ES57-3rn
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09

4 EAUTION.-The Undersigned cautions the
~ public from meddling with a yoke of oxen,
and a brinde cow, In the possession of Thomas B.
Tempieton, in Knox township, as the same belong
to me- and are only in his hands on loan.
HENRY HEGARTY.
Woodward township, August 49, lS57-3t-pd.
TAUTION.-All persons are hereby cautioned
~ against taking note, given by me, for fifty
dollars, in favor of VIM. Bard. payable six months
after date and dated about the I4th day of An
gust. A ID. 1857, as have not received value for
the same, am determined not to pay it unless
compelled by law to do.
Aug 10, 1857 -3t-pd. ABRAHAM CR0WELL.
A DMINISTRATORS' NOTICE.-Letters
IA of Administration the estate of James
NJ Kelly, late of Glen Hope, Clearfed county,
Pa deceased, having been granted to the subseri-
bers all persons indebted to the said estate are re-
auested to make Immediate payment, and those
having claims demands against the same, will
present them properly authenticated tor settle-
ment MARY KELLY, Bell tip.
JESSE HUTTON, Burnside tp
August l9, 1S57-6t Administrators.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09

EyOK SALE-A farm of I20 acres on the river
II Eabove Curwensville;
A farm of 81 acres in Penn township;
A farm of 100 acres in Ferguson township,
A farm of 100 acres in Penn township:
2 farms of l06 acres each, adjoining in Fergu
township
300 acres timber land in Bell township;
233 acres timber land in Ferguson townehip
For description and terms apply to
mar25 L.J. GRAMS. Clearfei&
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Arrival and Departure of Mails at clearheld.

Arrival and Departure Of Mails at Clearfeld
ARRIVES.
Eastern, daily, Sundays excepted, at M.
Western Pm.
Smiths Mills, Saturdays, L M.
Sinnamahoning, Wednesd. & Saturd. PM.
Karthaus, Saturdays, 6 Pm.
Kylertown, Mondays & Thursdays, II NJ.
DEPART.
Eastern, daily, Sundays excepted, at AN.
Western, 90 &c AM.
Smiths Mills, Fridays, AM
Sinnamahoning, Tuesdays& Fridays, AM.
Karthaus, Thursdays, sam.
Kylertown, Mondays & Thursdays PM.
The Mails will close at O'Clock, P. NJ
N. B. Business men, of town and vicinity
will please preserve this for future reference.
c. D. WATSON, Post Master.
Mail arrives at Curwensville from Indiana,
via Newman's Mills, Cush, Burnside, New
Washington, Chest, Bower and GrampianIlills,
Tuesday and Fridays at III A. NJ, and de-
parts same days at l p. NJ.
Mail leaves Curwensville for Marion, via
New Millport and Lumber City, every Satur-
day at A. NJ, and returns same day at pm.
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In SENATE. March 81, 1857.

In SENATE. MarcA q, 1857.
The resolution proposing amendments to the
Constitution of the Commonwealth being under
consideration, sf
On the question,
Win the Senate agree to the first amend
mente
The yeas and nays were taken agrceably to the
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SEcRErARYs OFFICE,
Harrisburg, june %, 1887.

Pennsylvania, SIS.
do certify that the above and foregoing is a
true and correct copy of the y cas- and Nays"
taken on the resolution proposing amendments to
the Constitution of the Commonwealth, the
same appears the Journals OF tho two Houses Of
the General Assembly Of this Commonwealth for
the session of 1887.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Of
H. 81 flee, this twenty y-second day of juno, one
Thousand eight hundred and ffty-seven
A g. CURTIN,
Secretary Of ths Commonwealth.
,July l. lS5T-3m
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IL THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
April 29, 1857.
Resoirsd, That this resolution pass. On the
first amendment yeas 7S, nays IL on the second
amendment yeas 81, nays 81; on the third amend
ment. yeas 72, nays %; on the fourth amendm ent,
yeas So, nays T.
Extract from the Journal
JACOB ZEIGLER, Clerk.
Filed in tho Secretary Office, May 2 1857
A. G. CURTIN,
Secretary Of tie Commonwealth.
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PflISyICG1ikn, IS
do certify that the above and foregoing is
true and correct copy of tho original 'sResolution
proposing amendments to the Constitution of the
Commonwealth, - with the vote in each branch of
appears from the originals on file in this Office.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set
IL. ST. my hand and caused to be affixed the seal
of the Secrctarys Office, the day and year
above written.
a. G.. CURTIN,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-09

IL SENATE, March 81, 1857
ResoiUed, That this resolution pass. On the
first amendment, yeas 81, nays7; on the second
amendment, yeas %, nays s; on the third amend
ment, yeas "a, nays A; the fourth amendment,
yeas 3d. nays 4.
Extract from the journal.
GEO W HAMERSIY CLERK
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-22

nN DEsANpx-UNE JEU W rRsN- at,E o. aus,
~ protestsnte pour soigner r-fari sEe pur .Hs.
dresser su NO % YVES, 2lst st, zee be ires d.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-22

NslrPrwoyrA THE r.RsfAvg IINAsIC GOV.
vi cacu stons for every Day m the ysAr sth 80
kAptsra from ten langraree - -0ps4 r ad fss'
on receip, ~ stamps Address T. =. DgECs, ~, "
West Fifteenth street. N. Y,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-22

A sryTokL rrErB SHOULD Posssss-lsr SUCH 4
natural life he errre-shon ~ W o. " te;ecsidp; "a
ar~ng Durability 81 perfect adaptation 10 rnrnrr
rrns~s ana facility A. ssticsop cDnfDd ard csanNpass
s.fAcsurns n vltSOF, densist Bond o., NY
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-07-11
STATE RIGHTS.

The citizens of Greene county are resolved to
maintain their rights as citizens Of sovereign
State. A meeting was held at Cedarvlle on
Friday, 26th ult j. L. Frazier in the chair, and
John Orr, ir., Secretary. A. S. Buck. w. S.
Bratton and j. p. Wright were appointed u COM
mittee to draft resolutions, who reported the fol-
lowing, which were adopted
Whereas, The bill Of rights securing to the cit
zens of Ohio life, liberty and the pursuit Of hap
pness, seems, in our judgement, to have been
dsregarded by the Marshals acting in behalf Of
the Federal Courts, and whereas, our highly
esteemed and very worthy citizen, Gen: d, Lewis
Sheriff of this county, has been arrested undeytht
charge of illegally intercepting due process o.
law, when, in fact, he was only discharging his
official duty with fidelity; therefore
Resolced, That we, the citizens of Cedarville ant
vicinity, Greene county, Ohio, not only approve
hut most heartily commend the official conduct o
Gen. ID. Lewis, in his prompt and manly arrest o
the Marsbals of the Federal Court,tor their wantor
violation OF the laws of this commonwealth.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-07-11
A SLAVE MARKET.

The following description of slave auction
held in Columbia, the capital of South Carolina
is given in letter, written BY old line Wiscon.
sin Democrat, to the Madison Argus, the leading
Buchanan paper in that State If the Presidents
organ in Wisconsin can publish such a letter with
impunity, we presume we may do so too:
"Admonished by curiosity, ventured forward,
and saw, not exactly what a Scotchman would call
an unco sight but such a sight as had never
witnessed betore--a slave auction. The auctioneeT
announced that'the boy was an excellent mechanic,
Il stone-cutter by trade, and well worth $1,000
One after another stepped up and asked him how
old he was, whether he was healthy, how much
be knew about his business, how much he could
do &C. But the fellow did not seem disposed to
to give them much information concerning him
self He was started at 81, 100, and, after many
cries of great bargain-time worth So to 50 pei
day. he was knocked off at Sl,275. Unlike most
who followed, the poor fellow seemed to bave q
keen sense Of his humiliating condition. 1t was
with an effort that he could for moment obey
tho frequent command TO hold up his head An
expression of shame, which would better have
fitted the auctioneer, covered his face, mingled
with the workings of grief and despair, and the
strange revealings of human soul, conscious still
of its own intrinsic dignity Altogether, it was
such an expression as never saw upon human
face before, and wished that West or Powers
could have it, and transferred it to OF
marble. The purchaser stood on the steps neal
the man, leaning upon the railing and as kind
and benevolent a face he wore you will SCI
one in thousand, and wondered that such
man could do such thing.
1.-The next was a woman % years DID, and hei
wo children--one . years old, and the other
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-07-11

for the Presidency-the ground Of n return to the
Consultation and the organic territorial law, slave.
ry, or 40 slavery. This, too, is the ground of our
confidence in MIR. Buchanan's administration
since his election, and especially since the procla
nation Of his inaugural" al."-"We- have never affirm
cd thGt Congress had power and ought to exercise
tot excluding slavery from our Territories" On
the contrary, we have fought and secuted the vii
mot proyiso, in every shape in which it has ap-
peared since its first introduction into Congress"
we nope the friends of liberty will bear in
mind the proposition of the New York Herald and
consider how much is likely to be gained by rally.
ing under the flag of such political leaders, aud
accepting their candidates. Radical AJol.ioaist.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-07-11
Jos. p. THOMPSON.
New YORK, March 9th, 1857.
To THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICA
Tract SOCIETY.

DEAR BRETHREN EN:--Several months ago an
American merchant residing In Glasgow, Scotland,
requested me to offer on his behalf premium of
Two Hundred Dollars for the best tract upo n The
Family as affected by Slavery" With his concur
renee the following persons were selected to ad-
ljudicate upon such manuscripts as should be
offered, viz
Rev, Francis Wayland, D. D., Providence, R. l.,
(Baptist).
Rt. Rev. Thomas NJ. Clarke, D. D., Providence
r. l., (Episcopalian).
Charles Stoddard, Esq, Boston, (Congrega
tionalist).
Rev. David Brown, D. D., Glasgow, Scotland
(Presbyterian)
From thirty-fve manuscripts submitted to them
the Committee have unanimously selected th
accompanying tract as deserving of the premium
l have no personal acquaintance with its author
and 1t does not become me to pronounce upon it.
merits. But at the request of the gentleman who
offered the premium respectfully place the trac
at your disposal, to 5e published if you shall deem
fit, by the American Tract Society.
Should you decide to publish it, my friend in
Glasgow will make a special donation to the Soce-
ty for the purpose of stereotyping and circulating
the tract-Should you determine not to publish il,
you will confer favor by returning the manu-.
script to me as soon as your decision is reached
The erasures in the manuscript were made by
the author, with view to bring the tract within
the compass of twenty four pages.
/ ah gentlemen, with high regard.
Yours truly, Jos. P. THOMPSON