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temperance, is efiicacious rather in occu-
pying and safely ho@ ing ground that may
be won by other means, than in making
new advances, and ought not TO occupy
our attention to the exclusion Of other in
strumentalities indispensable to the con-
iinued growth and increase Of temperance.
!. ReSoired. That to reclaim the UNI
fortunate, to strengthen the faltering, TO
guard the young and to win those who
oppose, should still be considered the great
object of our exertions as temperance men,
and we earnestly invobe the attention Of
the friends of temperance to the resusci--
ton OF societies that can be revived, and
the organization of new ones, both for the
young and old, as the only reliable means
of recruiting the ranks Of the temperance
army, and filling the vacancies caused by
denth and strong temptation.-Adopted.
The Committee TO nominate officers, re-
ported the following persons as officers for
the year ensuing, and they were ap-
pointed -
President, Rev. s. CHAMBERLAIN,
Vice Presidents, Hon. ZIMRI HowR,
Rev. II. P. HIcKoK, JOSEPH BRocKwAY,
Esq.
Recording and Corresponding See
retary, Rev. H. P. CUSHING.
Treasurer, Rev. L. H. STONE.
Auditor, Rev. ALoNzo WEBSTER
EGecutive Commitiee, Rev. G. G.
PARKER, Waterbury; Hon. f. F. MER-
R1LL, Montpelier Hon. H. CARPENTER,
Rev L. II. STONE, Mortified, and j. G.
STIMsoN, Waterbury.
Voted, That the publishers of the sew
eral papers in this State be respectfully
requested to publish the proceedings Of
this meeting.
Voted, That the thanks Of this body be
presented to the people of West Rutland
for their generous hospitality, and to the
Railroads which have permitted members
to attend this meeting for fare ope way.
Adjourned to l-2 o'clock, p M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Met according to adjournment Prayer
by Rev. A. Fleming. B. w. Burt was
appointed Secretary pro TEN.
Mr.. Sinclair, from Scotland, addressed
quite gathering of children, dwelling first
on the evils Of intoxicating DRINKS, and
then on the progress of the temperance re-
form among the youth of his native coun-
try.
Voted That the thanks of the Society
and of the congregation be rendered to
Mr.. Sinclair for his address on this ocoa-
sion.
Adjourned without day.
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round these public grog shops, as he calls

around these public grog shops, as he calls
them.
1t IS a fact which none of US ca ais
pute, that there are certain laws which,
although their existence is necessary to
restrain the people from excuses, had bet
ter be overlooked when peculiar Gil
stances require. II men will govern .uen-
solves, it is far better that they shoui. flo
so, than to vex and antoy them constant-
ly by the compulsory tones of the law.
The invariable consequence is to awaken
a spirit of opposition which will carry men
to extremes which natural inclinatior
would never lead to. The correct princi-
pie, as it seems TO me, and the one VIII,
will subserve the best interest Of mankind.
is to construct wholesome and pc
laws for every emergency; execute he
mildly yet notwithstanding to oxtr9o'
measures only when extra ordinary circum-
stances require. Do not PROSTATE the
law to the observance of every petty quar-
rel, or private violation of its mandates,
but elevate it to the lofty eminence the
old fathers of our legal system designed
it TO occupy, and the community at large
will be benefited thereby.
OBsEhyER.
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The ATLANTIC MONTHLY, PHILLIPS
SAMSON 4 Co., Boston. We have re-
ceived as usual the Aug. number through
]. j. Dyar & Co. The contents are as
follows Daphnaides, The Romance Of
a Glove, To -, The Singing Birds and
their Songs, Our talks with Uncle john
An Evening Melody, Chesuneook, My
Children, The Kinlock Estate, how it was
settled. Bringing our Sheaves with Us,
Farming life in New England, Les Salons
de Paris, The Discoverer Of the North
Cape, The Autocrat of the Breakfast
Table, The Trustees lament, The Pocket
Celebration of the Fourth. In purely
literary excellence, this Monthly has no
superior in the English language, and lis
variety commends it to readers Of every
class. The Kinlock Estate, thus far,
promises to be an A. No. /. Story. The
last article in the number is triumph Of
wit and sarcasm. Price $500. For
Sale by Copeland,
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News of the Week.

The Benningtonians are taking meas
ures to have celebration, on the 10th of
August, in commemoration of the " Battle
Of Remington" Appearances now en-.
courage the belief that they will get up
one worthy of the occasion. It is hoped
that the Rev. E. H. CHAPLIN, of N. Y.
city, will deliver an grafton, and that
Mons. LaMountain will make a balloon
ascension.
The Free men of Bennington had
torch light procession on Thursday night,
which was "rare and rich trial" to the
villagers.
"A few days ago, bear that had for
some time been great annoyance to the
people of Woodford, was caught in trap
by Mr.. E. A. Cutler. He weighed some
400 lbs.
In Burlington, on the night Of Mon
day of last week, several young rowdies
engaged in blowing horns and in other
ways disturbing the peace of French
couple lately married. Four of them
were arrested and severally fined four
dollars
BY the arrival of the Indian Queen
at Quebec, on the 25th, we learn that the
Agamemnon and her consort remain d at
the place of rendezvous five days, waiting
for the Niagara, and then departed for
Queenstown. The feet was again to start
for final attempt on Sunday, the 18th.
The Congregational Church at Bran
don, was struck by lightning on Wednes-
day last, but no damage was done except
the breaking of few pane, of glass.
They had another incendiary fire in
Brattleboro, on Monday evening oflast
week, barn and other out buildings, be-
longing to Mr.. J. B. Taft, were burned,
without any doubt by an incendiary. The
buildings, with their contents, of hay car
riages, tools, &C., were worth about
S2s00,-insured for about halt their
| value.
AT the District Convention in st.
Adams on the Goth inst, Mr.. Royce was
unanimously nominated for reelection to
to Congress.
The Democratic County nominations
in Rutland and Chitenden counties are
as follows:
RUTLAND CoUnrY.-Senators, Israel
Davey, John Jackson, Dennis Hulett |;
Judges, Barzillai Davenport, Elijah Ross !;
Judges of Probate, Rutland District, T.
lisha johnson Fairhaven District, Moses
Jackman; States Attorney, Charles
Dinsley Sheriff, Lyman p. White; High
Bailiff, Orren Thomas.
| CHIrTENpEN CouNTY.-Senators, Giles
S. Appleton, l. c. Butler, Henry Gillett /;
Judges, North Tyler, Col. John Derby /;
Judge of Probate WHY'S Lyman States
Attorney, Russell s. Taft High Bailiff,
Ira Barney.
The Rutland Herald Gays: The
Board of Agents, of the Society for the
Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign
Parts, met at the Franklin House, in this
village, on Tuesday last /; present, Ri. Rev.
Bishop Hopkins, Rev. DR., Hicks, Judge
Redfeld, Hon. Geo. t. Hodges, and H.
T. Greene. Bishop Hopkins preached in
the evening at Trinity Church. The Bish-
op will be in Rutland again in about two
weeks, for his regular visitation, when the
rite OF confirmation will be administered.
Adam Emerigh, of Jerusalem, N. Y
has patented device for skinning Eels.
Mr.. Shoecraft. of White Pigeon, the
great potato man Of Michigan, has plant
ed 1900 acres of pota toes for this years
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The Mourning Relatives.
Citizens.

The procession was over third OF
mile long, and this did not include large
number of others who did not join in the
cortege to the cemetery. The church,
filled to OVERLOOKING, could not contain
nearly all of those in attendance.
On arriving at the grave the Brethren
formed circle about it. and after the
solemn and impressive service, the body
was committed to the grave with the re-
gala, and the sprig of acacia dropped by
each brother, as the type and emblem Of
that immortality which awaits the de-
parted spirit.
After the singing Of Masonic Dirge,
the vast congregation dispersed, and the
Fraternity re-marched in procession to the
hall, where the Lodge was closed in due
form.
The funeral of Mr.. Howden was more
numerously attended, both by the Frater-
nifty and others, than any at which We
have recently been present. The services
were impressive and imposing, and fully
taught that deep reverence to an over
ruling Providence was primary princi-
pie of the Order by which he was buried.
Notice, in another column. the adj
vertisement of G. l.. Smith. of sale Of
blood cattle, sheep, &c. 1t should not be
neglected by those who wish to improve
their stock.
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all with the exception of the last named,
(who has been blind for some years. in the
full possession of bodily health and mental
faculties.
The "reminiscences Of these veterans, as
they were gathered around the spot where
thew first commenced the active duties of
life, were unusually interesting.
A part of them had always resided in
the neighborhood, part had been absent
for forty years. Yet each could point to
the lot where, with his own hands, he had
felled the tree that made the first opening
in the original forest, and where there has
been scarse the trace Of stump seen for
near half a century!
The Patriarch Of the company, Erdstus
Bostwick, was for forty consecutive years
Town Clerk, of Hinesburgh voted for
,Gso. WASHINGTON and John G. Fremont,
President, and at every intermediate presi-
Dental election voted for State officers
and Town Representatives in Hinesburgh,
in 1898, and at every State, Town and
congressional election since,--lnaking SO
times in succession. He attended court iii
Burlington, IN lI9l, when Chlttenden
County extended north to Canada line, in
Guiding Grand Isle, and the larger part Of
what is now Lamoille and Washington
Counties.
The court was held in the old King
House. The Judges desk was rough
boards, supported by saw'hOrsos, and the
seats for the bar and spectators were rough
slabs with saplings for legs. Such is his
remarkable memory that he can now give
the names of ali the Judges, most OF the
Lawyers-tell how they looked, how they
sat and what they said, even to initiating
their peculiar tone of voice.
The village of Burlington then consls-
ted o. the aforesaid King House, and one
House on the opposite side OF the street
and little south, one called the Collins
House, one House on the LOOMS place
and one Log Store,-all told.
The changes that have passed over this
region since that day, though told and
talked of by these veterans as familiar
things, can only be family imagined by
the present generation. d.
Hinesburgh, June 20, 1858.
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100 young men are instructed
grammar aud communal schools exist,
the former in such towns as can support
them, the latter of low order and
poorly sustained. vi superior female ed.
ucation is given at converts. The COM
merce of the States includes u limited ex- ,
portation OF grain, oil, hemp, tobacco,
silk in large quantities. potash, cork, and
rags to q large amount There are mines
of sulphur, salt and alum works, and man
ufactures Of silk goods carpets, hats, cord
age and paper, established in various
towns. As the centre OF the Catholic
Church, and of Modern Art, by the attrac.
tons of the old, the metropolis subsidies
the zeal and taste of distant countries,
and assemblies the dignitaries of her own
communion and connoiseurs Of all lands
at the shrines which have fallen to her.
The community of artists is an ecumen-
ical one, our own country being repre-
sented by from thirty to forty in statuary
and painting, who have studios at Rome.
The revenues Of the government are
near eleven millions of dollars, one half
of which is applied to the interest of the
public debt. Two and quarter millions
are raised by the land tax, three-quarters
Of a million from lotteries. Sixty thou
sand dollars 60 to the expenses of the
Sovereign, whose spiritual dominion re-
ceives tribute dearer than silver and
gold, from third of the christian world.
In the hurry OF foreign travel, stran-
gers have scarcely time or inclination to
concern themselves with the elements of
the essential condition of society where
they are To them that which is incilen-
tai is most important, the developments
perhaps of the past, the very history Of
which may be but burden and a spell
upon the prosperity Of the living. What
is the Roman greatness, but a weight of
ancient armor no modern vigor has sur
vived to move; what even the divine fer
tility Of medieval genius, but a fire which
consumed the moral forces it inspired and
left only the forms Of Italian vitality to
languish upon voluptifousness and sense
If free or literally governed, the modern
civilization might act and animate an in
dustrious and commercial people, and the
results of prosperity dffuse the benefits
of intelligence, self-respect and self.reli-
ance, of the diligent and enterprisng.
But in the hands of masters, with whom
the instinct of corruption is yelled in the
interest of their class, how can the ener-
gies of society awake, whose self-con-
seriousness is soothed by pleasure or stran-
gled by superstition at its birth. Art, the
recreation Of labor, supplants it, the orna-
ment of truth is its substitute. Music re-
mains, the chant of the worship of the
past, or in the opera secular travesty oil
its significance, by which heroism is 8
song, philosophy an aria, and the policy
of state a grand final accord Of mounte
banks and slaves. 1t seems the death
song of the uxuriant autumnal ruin in the
melody of the winds, reciprocally clear
and bright, the dirge of nationality
whose ecstacy is delirium, wild as it is ex
uuisite
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On motion of DR.. CusHMAN

THAT enemy Of mankind, Consump-
ton can be cured. but it is far better to
prevent the cruel disease from fastening
itself on the system, by the timely use OF
a remedy. such us DR.. Wistar's Balsam
of Wild Cherry affords.
We have tried Sheldon's Fly-paper
and find it kills 'em.
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From The Burlington Daily Times.
A Veteran Assemblage in Hines
burph

Mr.. EDITOR "A meeting of an extra
ordinary character was held at the house
of Mrs. Sally Gorham, in Hinesburgh, on
the 23d inst. 1t consisted of seven aged
men, all first settlers Of that immediate
neighborhood, whose united ages amounted
to 558 years: the average of the compa.
ny being 70 years and 3 months. 1t con-
sisted Of the following named persons -
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3niOOltbnfp 8t0isttr.
M 1 ID d l. Il b U. r Y:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2s, 1855

W EDNESDA1, JULY 2S, 1906
State Republican Nominations.
For Governor,
HILAND HALL, Of Bennington.
For Lieut. Gorerpor,
BURNHAM MARTIN, Of Chelsea.
For Treasurer,
HENRY NJ BATES, of Mortified.
Addison County Republican NOM
nations.
For Senators,
WILLIAM r. SANFORD, of Orwell
SAMUEL Z. NASH, of New Haven.
Fer County Judges.
NJ W. WRIGHT, of Shoreham,
IL. o. SMITH, of Monkton.
Far Sheriff,
DAVID S. CHURCH, of Middlebury.
E'oT States AttorHey,
F. +. 00DBRIDGE, of Vergennes.
F0r High BdHiG,
GAIUS A. COLLAMER, of Bristol.
Fer Jadge NJ PrO6afo--New HaveR District
HARVEY MUNSILL, of Bristol.
For Jadge OF Probatc-AddiSon District,
CALVIN g. TILDEN, of Middlebvry.
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"A Telescope Comet has been diseov-
cred at Perth Amboy, New Jer.ey, by
Mr.. Henry NJ. Parkhurst. The Comet is
increasing its right ascension. and moving
portLward in decnation. II has bright
nucleus, and resembles nebulous star of
the eleventh magnitude.
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I'm Friday evening last, Nr. Y. II.
Davey, gave in the Lecture room free
lecture on the subject of Life Insurance
1t was compact and lucid disquisition
upon an important subject, and one too
little regarded by people generally.
In recent walk through Seminary
St., our attention was arrested by the inv
proved appearance Of the Seminary
Buildings. The addition Of new blinds
throughout gives the place an immeasura-
bly, more cheerful aspect, and no little
credit is due to those who have doae thus
much. But it occurred to uf, that thor
ough painting was necessary to make it
worthy of its fair occupants. Since the
gallantry of our village has taken this
very commendable turn, let us see the fair
thing done to the Seminary.
We give this week the rejoinder of
q" Observer to Spectator" which we
presume will close the discussion. We
have watched the progress of it with some
interest, as one of general interest, in con-
necton with the execution of law. As
the parties are now even, and the discus
sion seems complete, we presume they will
be willing to rest the matter here.
Having observed very general wish
to read Mr.. Wilcox's poem, which was
very indistinctly rccited in the grove on
class-day, we have obtained the manu-
script and it will be published next week.
The funeral of Mr.. JOHN HowDEN,
long worthy and respected citizen of
Bristol, took place at Bristol, on Tuesday,
the 9th inst Mr.. Howden was member
of Union Lodge, No. 2, F. A. A. NJ, To-
Gated at Middlebury, and he was buried
by the Fraternity belonging to this and
the neighboring Lodges.
At one o'clock, p. NJ, the Lodge was
opened in due ard ancient form, at the
Hall of the Bristol House, after which
the Lodge and visiting brethren, about one
hundred being present, formed in funeral
procession and marched under the charge
of Bros. w. p. Russell and Amos E. Has
seltine, Marshals, to the late residence oil
the the deceased. where the body was re-
ceivcd by the Pall-pearers. The process
sion then proceeded to the church, where a
very eloquent and appropriate discourse
was delivered by Rev. D. Bosworth; af-
ter which the opening Masonic ceremonies
were had under the direction of the Wor-
shipful Master, Ira Clifford.
The Lodge then reformed according to
Masonic usage, in the following order
| The Tylers with drawn swords
| Jacob Dewey, Samuel Brooks.
The Stewards with white rods:
| MIerova Phinney, Joram King.
Master Masons, two and two.
The Senior and Junior Deacons:
Sidney Moody, Allen Mills
| The Secretary and Treasurer;
| T.. s. DANA +. r. Wright.
The Senior and Junior Wardens:
\. Harris, S. Holton, Jr.
Past Masters:
Harvey Munsll Horatio Needham, Grin Murray
| Samuel Wilson, Daniel L. Peter
The Master:
Ira Clifford.
The Holy Writings, on cushion, covered will
black cloth, carried by the Oldest member Of tn
Lodge.
The Clergyman.
.'''''''' .
-
s The body with the regalia there :
&c on, and two swords crossed.
| J
| The Mourning Relatives.
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-26
HARDWARE AND STOVES.
TNGLE BARKER would respectfully in

TNGLE BARKER would respectfully in.
i form the inhabitants of Lawrence and
of the Territory of Kanzas that his mann
moth Hardware and Stove Store, No. 8
Massachpsetts street, is now open, where
he has OH hand and will keep constantly
for sale, for cash only, the largest and bast
selected stock of Stoves, Agricultural I'm
Iiplements, American, English and German
| Hardware, Nails, Window Glass, Oils,
Paints, Willow, Wooden, Crockery and
Glass Ware, ever brought into the Territory
of Kanzas, at WHOLESALE or RETAIL,
at prices that cannot fail to suit all,
Task the special attention of COUNTRY
DEALERS TO an examination OF my large
stock before purchasing elsewhere, as 1 am
conf lent can fill all orders in my line to
a better advantage than small dealers can
obtain them from any other source, as buy
all my goods from manufacturers and i'm
porters out of first class iobbing houses at
the East for cash. My facilities for doing
Ia jobbing business are unegualed in the
| West. .U..
I'also have connected with my establish
ment TIN SHOP where manufacture all
kinds of TIN, COPPER, and SHEET
IRON WARE, attend to all kinds of JOB
Work, Tin Roofing, Spouting, Gutterng,
Brazing, Plumbing, &c, Special attention
will be given to this branch Of business,
and none but first class workmen employed
| am practical workman ia the different
branches of my business, and hope by fair
dealing and strict attention to business to
obtain a share of public patronage. Try
me. Look out for inc big Tea Kettle.
l4tf '..Qf. INGLE BARKER.
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-26
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Prairie City Republican Club.

Last Saturday evening tho CluL
was addressed by w. H. H. Law
RENEE Esq. .,of Franklin County, who
nsnade witty, spirited and pointed
speech, which was favorably received
by the audience. The platform,
which we publish in another column,
was unanimously adopted. and sever
al new names were added to the Con.
stitution. The next meeting Of the
Club will be held on Saturday eve.
ming, Sept. 4th, and will be addressed
by speaker from abroad, the name
of whom will be announced in due
season. 1t is hoped that the Repub.
lican Glee Club, the members ol
which are now preparing songs and
glees appropriate for the meetings
will be ready to enrich the occasion
with music. "a .'' " ''.H
The ladies are invited to attend,
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-26

EE-Some ofthe Territorial papers
are buSily engaged discussing the
question whether there can be a Ter
ritorial election this fall ornot. Some
contend that because the last Legisla.
ture failed to make provisions Tor fu-
ture electi ons, that by the failure, ac-
cording to the spirit Of the organic
act, our government has completely
"gone overheard" while others
maintain that we are all right yet.
We have not inveS tigated the matter
and consequently do not pretend to
know who are right. Our last LegiS-
iature left us in jolly old fix
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-26
Brick Yard.

The Messrs. Baysingers are nov
aat work constructing a brick mould
ing machine, and preparing q bricl
yard, on their farm near town. W.
visited the place last week ard found
some half a dozen hands busily al
work about the yard. They expec
to be ready for moulding brick in
about q week. Mr.. ELIAS BAYsrNaER
is an experienced brick maker, and
he informs US that excellent brick clay
10 found in abundance adjacent tc
their yard. We hail with pleasure
enterprises like these. - "n'
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-26
Ia W FFI d e.
JOHN M..COE,

attorney at Law uNd Notary Public
WILL be always found in his Office for
w business, and may be consulted in
any department of his profession but will
devote himself especially u the following
special brafiches
/. To the preparation Of every kind Of
Conveyance or Instrument affecting real
estate; and to the determination, by suit OIL
otherwise, Of contested titles to Town Lots
of land in Lawrence Or elsewhere.
2. To disputed Claims in The Land
Offices, and in the General Office at
Washington.
3. To the preparation of all papers and
proceedings in the collection Of Claims
and the settlement of estates, and the
bringing Of suits in the Probate Court for
Douglas and other counties. 12tf
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-26
Pacific.

The Territory never was in so quiet
condition as it is at the present time.
The Fort Scott difficulties have been
permanently adjusted, it is hoped
horse thieves have suspended theil
operations politics are occasioning
no excitement; MiSScurians are bust
ly engaged in attending to their own
affairs, and q desirable condition o.
things prevails generally. AS an old
citizen observed the other day, exam
zas don't seem natural"