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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26
rCuESHIRE RAII.ROAn

F5s-ssi65s=Sssy & ii ESHIRE RAILROAD. Sum.
;i..:i:ssi;;is5n er Arrangcmcn.O and after MONDAY
aG--Ez-Apri 10, 1860 Trains will run as follows
MOVING EAsT.-I0ave
Bellows Falls at 80 A. NJ and LAO p Mi Keene at &C
A. NJ and 3.35 r. M-and arrive at Fchhurg at u 90 NJ
and 5l5 Mi Boston at $50 aud 80 r. Mi Worcester al
200 and 100 +. NJ.
MOVING WEST.-Lcaye
Boston at 7.30 and 100 A. Nj Fitchburg at as A. NJ
and l3O p Nj kcene, ll30 A. NJ, and 40 r. M-and ar
rive at Bellows Fails at IL rs and 440 p NJ; Windsor
and e35 p Nj Rutland, 800 and 500 r. NJ; Burlington
600 PM.
Trains Connect foiious
Up Train at Bellows Fails with RUTLAND 4 BUR.
LlNGToN RAILROAD, for Rutland, Burlington, Montreal
ogdenshurgh Albany Troy Saratoga Springs Schenectady
aud the West
Also, with SULLIVAN RAILROAD, Tor Windsor White
River Junction, Burlington, 0gdensburgh Montreal St.
Johr shury, sc. via VT. CENTRAL, PASSUMPstC, and
VERMONT CANADA ROADS, &c. Both trains make d.
rect connection via VT CENTRAL r. r. fer all points north
Dorm TrdiHs Connect at Fifchburg
with Trains u Fitchburg Worcester H. r. for Worcester
Norwich, Providence and New York City.
And at Gruton Junction with Of Worcester Nashua
IT, X. for Nashua and Concord and with Trains Of Stony
Brook X. r. for Lowell, Lawrence, &c.
Tickets for all points West may I've secured at any sta.
ton on Cheshire Railroad and baggage will be checked
through to Buffalo or Suspension Bridge
T.. A. CHAPLIN, Supcrintcudcnt.
superintendent Office, keene, April 10, 1850.
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ITO COUNTY NERs
Il Abb
TOWN AGENTS IN VERMONT

The well established importing house Of CHAs BACKMAN
81 Fronstree New York. has made extensive sale Of the
best description Of pure Wines Liquors to Town
in this sate justly earning by the character the goods
sold reputation for selling only pure liquors and at
able prices which fact should be overlooked by who
Liquors.
Application for Goods may be made to CHAs BACK
DREW, WIN IL. ERWIN and TIIos ELLIS who are an.
thorized to solicit orders
Reference may be made in regard to the character and
standing OF the Houses and to the superior quality Of the
Liquors, to "
EDWARD III NGERfORD, Prof. of Chemistry, L. V. NJ.
W. TllAYER, NJ D., Dean Of Med. Faculty, U. v NJ
CAkPENTE {, NJ D., Professor do, U. v. NJ.
J. u. pIERCE. Agent. Rnrlnrtnn.
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me subscribers being agents for the sale OF MANSFIELD
LAMBS CELEBRATED SCYTHES, In this County and
vicinity would call the attention of the trade this article.
me large ami ready sale Of these Scythes In this County
last year. and the high reputation they gained for them
selves warrant US In recommending them the Rest
Seyhes In the market scyhes warranted and Tor
"nosdH ohy herchants Will send In their orders early.
May SITS
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(-tssssss-sssist II II.ROAD.

f-@Z..s. ,@. RAILROAD.
$3.50 SUMMER ARRANGEMENT FOR 1890.
On and after MONDAY, April 10TH 1860, Trains will
as follows, to wit;
MoUing SoUTHdnd EAST.-Ieave Burlngt 3, IS and
1915 A. NJ. and si55 r. NJ.
Arrive ut Rutland las A. NJ, 12 SO and 1905 2. NJ.
Leave Rutland o. 25 A. NJ. and l2:1 NJ.
Arrive at Bellows Fails, 100 A. NJ. and 2i15 r. NJ.
MoUing VEST and NORTH.-Leave Bellows Falls 1874
and $50 y. NJ.
Arrive at Rutland 100 and s. 90 r. NJ.
Leave Rutland q 20 and 0; 10 A. NJ. and $40 p. NJ
Arrive at Burlington at 500 and g. 20 A. VI. and p. VI.
Connections.
Al Bt ELLINGTON, with the Vermont Central and Vermont
and Canada Railroads. for Rouse's Point Montreal Ogdens
burgh, ST. Adams. Essex Junction, Montpelier &c.
At BELL Tvs FALLS with trains Of the Che hire road for
Fitchburgh, Worcester Lowell Nashua and Boston-with
Vermont Valley Road, for Brattcboro Springfield Hartford
New Haven and New York. AMI with Sullivan road for
Windsor, White River Junction, ST. Johnsbury, Wells River
and the White Mountains.
At RUTLAND, with trains Of the Western Vermont Rut-
land Washington and Saratoga 4 Whitehall roads for
Troy, Albany, New YORK; Saratoga Schenectady and the
West.
u Passengers going West, will find this the and
most direct Tickets and all information
be had at the Bellows Falls Ticket Office
u. A. CHAPLIN, Superintendent.
Rutland, Nov 10th, 1889
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vsssEz5d5Ssss.;3 VERMONT VALLEY RAIL

EssEs5d5ssTss;7 ERMONT VALLEY RAIL
On and after MONDAY, OF. LIST,
s@AGls59, TRAINS will run as fellows
Leave Bellows Falls for Braeboro, 90 A. NJ and 80 p.
and s So r " ERfiGT fRafN leaves Bellows Fails a;
Gao A. VI. Brattleboro 2.55 p. NJ
The Passenger Trains this route connect South
the VT Massachusetts and Connecticut River Railroads
to Springfield Hartord New Haven apd Bridgeport direct
New York On the North with the Rutland Burlington Sui
lvan Vermont Central, Vermont Canada Connecticut and
rAssumpsic Rivers Rail Roads, forming direct
with Whitehall Saratoga and Schenectady and
White Mountains Burlington and Rouses Point Ogdensburgh
and Montreal. NJ. SLDAT Superintendent,
VT. Valley Il. r. Office, Nov 18th, 1889
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A YER'S SARSA PAR l. L A
n EOR PERIEXING THE RLOOD.

for the speedy Of the suboned varieties Of Diseases
| scrofuin and ScrofuIous A Elections, such n ~
Tumors, Ulcers, Sores, Eruption., Pim-
| pies. pustulcs, Biotchcs, Boiis, Binins, aud
/ ntI Skin Diseases.
OAKLAND, Ind, 9th June, 1859.
j. c. AVER Co,-Gents feel II my duty acknowl-
edge what your sarsaparia has done for Having
herted scroulous Infection have suffered from 1t in var
for Sometimes II burst out In Ulcers
hands and armsi sometimes It turned inward and distressed
me at the stomach. Two years ago II broke my head
and covered my scalp and with sore, which
painful and loathsome beGond description. tired
medicines and several physicians but without much relief
from any thing In fact the disorder grew At length
roce to read In the Gospel Messenger that you had
prepared an Alternative sarsaparia) for knew from your
reputation that anything made must be good. mt to
Cincinnati, and got It, and used 1t till It cured took 1t
you advise, in small doses u teaspoonfu month";
and used almost three bottles. New anl healthy skin began
to form under the scab, which after while fell or y skin
Is clear and know by my feelings that the disease has
gone from my system. You well believe what
saying when tell you that hod you to be Of the
Yours, ALFRED b, TALLEY.
So: Anihony..s Fire, Rose or ErycsipeIas,
letter md Salt Rbcum, Scnid Head,
Ringworm, Sore Eyes, DroPsy.
Dr. Robert NJ. preble writes from Salem, Y, 18th Sept,
1852 that he has cured nvetaecase Of Dropsg which
threatened to terminate fatally by the pcrseverng Of
sarsapara, aud also dangerous attack Of Malignant
Eryepeds by large doses Of the same says he the
common Eryesipeias Eruption by 1t constantly.
Dyspepsia. Henri Disease, Fits, Epilepsy,
Melancholy, Neuralgia.
Many remarkable Of these affections have been made
by the Alternative Of this medicine. II stimulates the
vital functions into vigorous action, and thus dis
orders which would be supposed beyond its reach. Such
remedy has long been required by the necessities Of the peo
pie, and confident that this will do for them all that
medicine do.
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL,
Coughs, Colds, In1uenza, Hon rscncss,
Group, Brooc biti-. the picnt Com
sumption. mud for the Relief
of Consumptive Patients
in advanced stages
Of the dirrasc.
This Is a remedy universally known surpass any 9TH
for the Of throat and lung complaints It
less here publish the evidence virtues Its unruaed
excellence for coughs and colds and its truly wonderful cures
OF pulmonary disease, have made known throughout
civilized nations Of the earth Few the communities
even families, among them who have personal
perence of its ecctssome living trophy their its
victory the subtle and dangerous disorders Of throat
and lungs As all know the dreadful fatality these dsor
ders and they know too, the effects of this remedy,
need not do than to them that has
virtues that did have when making the which have
won SO strongly upon the confidence Of mankind.
Prepared by J.C.AYER & CO.. Lowell, Ms.
lycot5
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THE TIME HAS COME WHEN propr

Il who disposed to study nomy and who vale
comfort and health demand, and will have CooKNu srovs
which comsnes increased convenences and greater no.
lection Of manufacture. II will readily be admitted ba
ECONOMIST is Of this description and for the following %
|. THE THICKNESS CASTINGS These Stoves ve,o,
from any hundred pounds than others Of CORE.
ponding size.
q The OVEN quarter to onethrd larger than usp.
and being provided with Of hooks across the ton ~ H.
same, be suspended for roasting instead Of living on
to fry In fat Is the CUSTOM by which process n 20,
ceives unpleasant taste and odor This feature Alnn
when understood, will give THE ECONOMIST the preference
any other Stove
g. The perfection Of manufacture. The OVEN Doors arc
lined with It's PLATE and fitted almost to steam
tight joint The Tops Covers aud Cross Bars are filed and
fitted with great exactness Fully much labor and co H
expended each Of these Stoves dozen Of The
culinary kind.
a. Thi BRoILTyG HEARTH Is a commodious and indis
pensable appointment to the Stove.
b. The COPPER Reservoir for containing supply of Hot
Water, Is feature which will command admiration.
o. The Hor CLOSET, WARMSG OVEN Is found to be an
article Of great convenience for warming plates
The Stove has already obtained an enviabe reputation
and the manufacturers determined spare TO
make II the
LEADING STOVE OF THE DAY!
Do fail to call Store and examine IT, where can
also be large variety Of Stoves Tin, Sheet Iron Cop
per Ware, &c.
These Stoves from the well establishment Of
|. Treadwell, Perry Norton, Albany, N. Y.
J. II. 4 W. H. EsTERBR0OK
Brattleboro, Jan, IL, 1s6o.-tfS
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TNHE PARK FIRE INSURANCE co.
or the City Of New York.
Cnsh In mini s1nO OoO

WIT ii L ARGE SURPLUS.
This Company nsures Buildings Merchandise Household
Furniture and Personal Property generally against or
Damage by Fire. JOSIAH W. BAKER, President.
"M' JAffRAf, secy. JOHN B0DlNE, Vice President
ECTORS.
j. W. Baker, T. ?. Schoas Geo W. Platt j. r. Lawrence
j. L. Evertt, Thos. Gardiner, Geo c. Peters John Bodne
VI Wells, Edwd sehel, q p furnald, VIM II. Arthur
Chas l.. Noe Jas II. 1Ieroy VIM. II Livingston p v Rec
be, Geo p. Fitch D. A. WOOD J. c. Whitney H. s. BENEDICT
T. NJ Mayhem, y. A. Palmer, NJ Y Bum, Jos. Rogers D.
Jacobus, A. Mills, NJ Kane, VIM. Cunning, j. C. Baldwin
T. Quick, Mahon Apgar, A. Van Barc M John Romer
o. Van Nostrand, Brush Knapp, NJ. H. Duckworth, l.. L.
lockwood, j. s. Harris Matthew Kelley, y. Beadeston MI
chae Gbney Alrch Henken, John b. Emery Oscar yaret
jas Peacock. J. j. SOARING. Surveyor
II. r.rv, agent. t;ratti.ppr,, ".
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INSU r ANCE.
WINDHAM COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE
w Insurance COMPANY

WILLIAM HARRIS, PRESIDENT
l.. q. MEAD, Secretary and Treasurer
Directors:
FRANKLIN SAWYER, ERASMUS PLIMPToN,
ELEAZER GORHAM, JR, GEORGE SLATE,
FARLEY STARR, WILLIAM HARRIS
MARK CRAWFORD, GEORGE NEWMAN
WELLS GOoDuUE
The Office Of the Company in the Savings Bank Building
Brdttleboro, where policies will be on most kinds
OF property, including Live Stock It will he much
their object d smashing business as safe one and To
make such accompany the citizens the County need
Applications insurance be made through the Directors
and the Agents in the different towns Ia the County.
March |, 1859.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS.
r. II. EDDY,
SOLE ITOR OF PATENTS,
Late Agent Of L. S. Patent Office, Washington,
(under the Act Of 1881
10 State Street, opposite KiIby Street,

SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
Late Agent Of L. S. Patent Office, Washington,
(under the Act Of 1851
10 Stale Street, opposite KiIby Street,
BOSTON.
A FTER AN EXTENSIVE PRACTICE OF Up
IA wards Of twenty years. continues Patents in
the United States also in Great Britain other
foreign countries Caveats, Specifications Bonds, Assign
ments and all Papers Drawings Patents executed on
liberal terms and with despatch Researches made into
American Foreign works TO determine the validity uti
" Of Patents or Inyentonsand legal other advice
dertd in all matters touching the Copies claims
Of any Patent furnished by remitting Dollar Assign
ments recorded at Washington.
The Agency is not only the largest New England but
through inventors have advantages for securing Patents
OF asceuainng the patentaby Of Inventions unsurpassed
by asuraby superior to- any which can be offered
none is MORE SUCCESSFUL AT THE PATENT OFFICE
OF ADVANTAGES AND ABILITY, he would add that he
has abundant to believe and prove no
e ss Kind aTs sf % ,sr
during twenty years past has enabled him accumulate
vast collection of specifications official decisions relative
to patents
These besides his extensive library of legal and mechan
States and Europe render him able beyond question to Of
fer superior facilities for obtaining Patents
All necessity OF journey to Washington, procure a
patent and the usual great delay there here saved in
ventors. -
rEsIINoSIALs.
~ regard Mr. Eddy the nost capabIe and ,ue
ee'yl practitioners with whom have had official inter
course" CHARLES MASON
Commissioner Of Patents.
81 have no hesitation in assuring that they can
not employ person competent and rustohv and
more capable OF putting their applications form to secure
Tor them an early and favorable consideration at the Patent
omce'" EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner Of Patents
"BosroS, February 8, 1855.
MI X H. Eddy has made for me THIRTEEN applications
on all but ONE OF which patents ha granted and that
peadng Such proof OF great talent
and ability on his leads al inventors
apply him to procure their patents as they may be sure
having the most faithful attention bestowed their cases
and at very reasonable charges.n JOHN TAGGART
From sept l1th, 1857 June lTh 1855 the subscriber
In course OF his large practice, made rejected app
cations SIXTEEN APPEALS, EVERY ONE Of which was
decided in his favor by the Commissioner Of Patents
Boston, Jan. /. ls6O.-ly6
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"Buy me, and I'll do you Good,
CLEANSE THE SYSTEM, PURIFY THE BLOC

"Buy me, and I'll do you Good"
CLEANSE THE SYSTEM, PURIFY THE BLOOD
THE BEST SPRING AND SUMNER THE WORLD Is
DIR. LANGLEY'S
ROOT AND HERB BITTERS.
Compound Of SdrsaPariua, Hid Cherry. Yeliow Dock,
Prioky Ash Thoronghuort, Rhubdfb, Mandrake Dande-
hon &C. dHof Which are so compounded 10 act
cert and assist Nature in eradieating disease.
INHESE BITTERS CONTINUE TO BE
Il the most Standard popular and reliable medicine ever
discovered for the Of Liver Complaints and all their
tendansi Jaundce in Its fors Humors, whether Of
blood or skin all Bilious Diseases and Foul stomach Dys-
pepsai Female Weakness, and every disease arising
Indigestion, sedenary habits Of life; Headache Dizzi-
ness Pesi Heartburn; Pains in the Side Bowels Back;
fatuency Loss Of Appetite, and every kindred complaint
arising from Impurities Of the Blood, Diseased Liver Dis
ordered Stomach to which is less sub
ject in this climate.
The effect Of this medicine is wonderut acts d-
rety upon the bowels and blood by removing all obstruc
tons from the internal stimulating them healthy
action renovatng the fountains of life purifying the blood
cleansing il from all humors and causing anew
through every part Of the body restoring the invalid
health and usefulness.
Only 25 and IS cents per bottle Sold by Dealers
cine every where
Orders addressed to J. O. LANGLEY or GEO. c. GOowIN
Co.. Boston. 6m12
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NOR NEW ENGLAND COLONY OF
II Farmers,
MECHANICS AND TRADERS,


M l S S O II RI.
large tract OF fertile land has been bought situated in
NORTHERN MISSOURI Immediately the Hannibal and
o. Joseph Railroad, As miles Of the city St. Joseph
he nearest point on the Eissour River; l5 miles Vest OF
mammal on the Mississippi and 260 miles northwest of St
Lous-hayng daily communication by telegraph and cars
with each Of these cities N'
In the same latitude with Philadelphia 1t has n mild
heay climate gently rolling prairie and timber lands with
ueep rich and productive SOIL abundance pure water
WOOD ana coal clay for brick and rock for lime and other
building purposes Completed railroads navgable rivers
connect directly with the markets north east and south
anu with the commerce the world. 1t is the heart of
a great producing region which supplies the immense de-
California. " ' " ~ anu
Individuals md Families, Associations Of either can
now nave good Farms for settlement at low prices and on ac
communicating terms Of payment Circulars codainng full
ly furnished. e"s-
Apply to GEO. s. HARRIS, AGENT
Union Building, Room No. Z,
p,..... -, 40 stats ST., BosroN MASS.
Messrs j. H. Thayer Brother, Boston.
j, NJ. Forbes 4 Co.,
H. II. Hunnewell, Esq, 3m9
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N w q o o d S
Hastir1gs'--No. q.
WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED NEW AND CHOICE STOCK
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,
CROCKERY,
Paper IIazagi1ass, es,c. essc-
WHICH WE ARE SELLING CHEAP
70 Please remember that we sell CRoCKERy, as low, II
not low.r than any concern In Bratleboro.
p In PERHANGINGs, we can show LARGER stock,
styles and LOWER PRICES than any concern in Yer.
mo {.
good assortment
OIL AND PAPER WINDOW SHADES,
AND SEVERAL KINDS OF
FIXTURE ,---CHEAP
N b. All kinds Of Farmers Produce Cash. taken for
Goods.
Don't forget, --- No. 8 Granite Row.
Brattleboro, March 30, 1860.
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NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COM.

~ pany Of the United States.
The subscriber having been appointed Agent for this well
tabshed Company will effect Insurance any amount not
exceeding slOOoO on one risk. y. ii. FESSENDEN.
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1NTNA FIRE INSURANCE
ZlL Company. Capital, $500 900. Applications receiv.
ed for insurance in this Companyone OF in the
Union. T. II. FESSENDEN.
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" T. X NJ o Mt MUTUAL FIRE
Insurance Company. This Company continues to do
business favorable terms. Capital the ls Of August
last, sl50o.72I Of, and daily increasing
7. IL. FESSENDEN, Agent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-05-26

Our arrangements are now complete for making to
order ALL the desirable patterns of HAIR JE wELRY.
Persons having Hair that they wish to preserve can
be SURE of receiving the same Hair FINELY BRAIDED
or ARRANGED II ANY STYLE THEY DESIRE, and the
MoUNTINGs Of tie FINEST GOLD.
We take great pains with this department of our
business as GOOD TASTE e. GOOD WORK must
both be employed or the desired end is not accom-
plished.
The list of articles manufactured and of which we
have patterns comprise
PINS, EAR JEWELS,
NECKLACES, BRACELETS,
VEST CHAINS, GUARD CHAINS,
CHATALAINs, RINGS, CROSSES,
variety Of
CHARMS, KEYS SEALS, &c., &c.,
making in all over THREE HUNDRED VARIETIES OF
STYLES. In single sett Of Jewelry of some styles we
are enabled to use THIRTY-TwO kinds Of Hair
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THE ECONOMIST COOKING STOyEi
THE GREAT STOVE OF TIE DAY,

FIRST PREMIUMS AWARDED AS FOLLOWS
AZ the Ohio State Fair, held Sept, 1888.
Atthe Albany Comfy Fair, held Sept, 1858.
Al the n. York State Fair. held Oct, 1883.
At the GrenviIie Comfy Fair In Canada.
At the International Fair nj Oudc,-b,ry,,
MY. wv
Az the Genesce County Fair. Michigan.
Nos. 7, 8, 9 and Hotel Size No. TO-
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Many remarkable Of these affections have been made
by the Alternative power Of this medicine It stimulates the
vital functions into vigorous action and thus dis
orders which would be supposed beyond It's reach Such
remedy has long been required by the necessities Of the peo-
pie and confident that this will do for them all that
medicine can do.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-01-12
nIARRIAGE.

A kind pastor, 10 whom we are grateful, has
handed us some interesting statistics on this sub
j.ct. During the last year the gentlemen, mar.
red by him, averaged twenty-five, the ladies,
nineteen years of age. For the last ten years
the many marriages at which he has oficiated
occurred most frequently in the following order
of months :-December Q); January (2); Feb
ruary (3); November (4); August (5); July (6)
in March only three occurred; in October two
April, May and June, being on a par. These
facts are suggestive.
We wish that our friend had given US full
account for the last ten years; because We are
impressed with the belief that in this time, there
has been gradual diminution of marriages a.
mong the younger class of young men. Now,
with good old BEN. FRANKLIN, We are the friends
of early unions. We would not encourage such
haste in this matter rs to interfere with thorough
education, full development and severe prepara-
ton for the weighty affairs of life. Physicians,
LAWYERS, teachers, ministers and all who have op-
portunity, need to look after free, full and
manifold culture of body, mind and soul, as a
prerequisite to this important step. The COM
ple;e armour of life is not to be put on in day.
But we frequently see young men who have
passed through this period of culture, and others
who have, without thorough cultivation, ended
their school days and entered upon business,
hesitating to take upon them the yoke that is
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-01-12
For the Yorkville Enquirer.
AN INTERESTING RELIC OF THE PAST.

AN INTERESTING RELIC OF THE PAST
A few days since, gentleman of seventy win.
ters, put into our hands the Records of a Socie
ty, whose existence, fifty years ago, has come
lessons of interest for US at this day. The Book
lin MSS.) referred to, is the Records of "Tht
Bethesda Circulating Library Society,"" It wa
organized in August, 1910; and was, by mutua
consent, dissolved, August, 1916. It's object, as
stated in its Constitution, was to "promote ant
facilitate the acquisition Of the great advantages
resulting both to individuals and to the commu
nifty at large, from general diffusion Of divine
and natural knowledge" The method pursued
was to purchase books in Philadelphia, Pennsyl
vania, or Charleston, South Carolina, with tht
money accumulated from an initiation fee, and 81
annual instalment. These Books were assorted
and marked by lots. At tquarterly meetings, th'
lots were exchanged and thus, in the course o
time, every member had access to all the Libra
ry, amounting to about fifty lots, numbering
each, from one to four volumes.
Among the books belonging to the society
may be mentioned the works Of Thomas Scott
D. D., President Edwards, James Hervey, Dr.
Witherspoon, DR.. Paley, DR.. Buck, Wilberforcf
Bishop Newton, and Rev. John Newton. Als,
Reid's, Locke's, Knox's and Goldsmith's Essat;
Works of Benjamin Franklin, sterne, Pope, ID
Olson History of Travels, by Ashe, Park, DIM
berger and Warrell. Also, Ramsay's Histog of
South Carolina, Ferguson's Rome, histqy Of
England, Moore Is France and Italy, ADAM New
England, and snowden's North America. Also,
Zimmerman on Solitude, Curran's Speeches, &c.