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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-08
Our Nationally Prcaervrd and vindieaio'

n SERMON by THE REV. WILLIAM ADAMS.
The Rev. DIR. Adams of the Madison.aye.
Presbyterian Church. delivered q discourse TO u larger
auditory than might have been expected to attend
church on dreary soggy day like yesterday. He took
bis rett from Psalm eIxii. d. T. and =:
Pray for the peace Of Jssasar they shall prosper tina,
"Pe.c. be within thy walls, aud prosperity within thy
For my brethren and eompsnons sake viii say.
Tho speaker feloced with exceeding Joy for the OBJ
seryance OF this particular day day which had hithcr
TO been memora able chiefly as "a day OF Now England
family reunion but which hereafter might bo observed.
Us II was To-Day throughout the land There bad been
observance OF this day might be likenedi Ed.
ward ILL.,. after the victory Of Croscit. pro.
claimed national thanksgiving. and ofter the sup.
preston Of the rebellion In Massachusetts and that
in Pennsyly ania IN our own history. George
Washington on the LIST VI January. 1873 proclaimed u
National Thanlsgwingi but never before bad any
nation such occasion for thanksgiving az had The
American people to-day. when. without batting one jot
or little as 10 our political differences We could all
checrfuy Join In giving thanks to God for present
security and our uniDeusured hope for the future Al
ludng TO the wonderful changes through which the ma
ton had recently passed. the speaker said that had any
enthusiast year ago. prophesied that the ship Of
state. then tossed BY tremendous tempess. would To-
day have been peacefully riding the tue With her dag
tiunphsDtly waving from the mast head the prophecy
would have been greeted with jecra We bad passed
through fierce heat OF passion. and II would be long
we could hope TO cool down and renew our ancient
fraternity but notwithstanding the bitterness that
was still harbored by Of the North and men Of the
South, there wns yet latent love for the old fag
and the dlsiempers Of tho hour once healed,
there fear that any madnen would
again attempt rebellion In the United States. The
people OF the United States had assembled to-day In
their respective places OF worship 10 thank God that
the terrific storm has spent itself aud that the bow
in the sky. " was however. bow VI promise 10
Others beside the American people, 1t was a barbinger
Of peace TO the civilized world. Hereafter. although
wemight not be n homogeneous nation. there would
yet be point upon which there could be division
should oil nsisl that the Nation be perpetual Lot
us praise God for the continued and ygoraed life of
the Nation. and let US pray that malcontent shall
ever rise and 10 tho name Liberty seek TO vsrtuTn
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-08

The exceedingly inclement weather proved
too severe even for the energetic congregation which
usually attends upon the mustrations OF the Rev. Dr.
Cheever The spacious church edihoe but partially
filled with drenched and dripping audience. almost
entirely men, although few plucky ladies braved the
discomfort Of draggled skirts and the sk Of spoiled
bOnnes To manifest their appreciation Of the occasion
The services introduced by singing the cxrryi
Psalm, I'm praise my Maker with my breath" The
opening prayer brief and eloquent expressed the graft
tudc Of the people TO God for his signal services youch
safed to the country during tho past year The choir
sang the cxlyi Psalm very effectively. Tho preacher
announced bis ter, the seventh verse Of the xviii
chap. 81 Isaiah "In that time shall the present be
brought unto the Lord Of Hosts OF people scattered
and peeled and FROM people terrible IN their beginning
hitherto nation metod out and trodden uuder foot,
whose land the rivers have spoiled 10 tho psce OF the
name dibe Lord OF Hosts, the mount OF Zion" .g..
This is Thanksgiving offering. "a nation scattered
and peeled" giit worthy 10 be offered 10 God. who
hss Just presented US such token OF His love us was
before offered 10 any nation Let eonsder the
special causes Of ihankfaness which We. nation.
have received during tho last year The first IL IA.
tional hie. year ago our country was divided and
drenchcd In blood; cities were blazing homes were
made desolate one hall Of count y was engaged in
tho most causeless wicked and devsh rebellion that
smoe any land the plague OF tbe destruction Of
the first born seemed destined TO be fixed upon our
nation. .,. ~ 60. Ia H..
Through the migaty power Of God all this las bsen
changed The nation has leen restored the tide Of
destruction stayed and the 0iserous and thundor0us
Rebellion has become cinders and smoking asheG Out
Of the ashes OF the Rebellion four millions OF frecmon
have been added to Tho naton. This was not the work
Of but Of God The nation had dono only what II
oomIsliod TO do for self preservation. Cod had
turned the madness VI Tie South and the danger of the
North into meaes OF doing justice 10 his own crea.
lures And now he offers us the grandest opportunity
ever offered 10 4 people Of becoming the co workers
with God aud utilizing bis designs. What God had done
for the coored race had not less done for the white
We must accept bis designs in behalf freedmen aud
do part In carrying thom out We have lately read
interesting accounts neghborng city VI tho raising
Of whole blocks Of buildings 10 suit them to tho level
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-08

God for every favor. I'VE believe that nowhere o.
earth can End people who are 70 really snS
truly grateful today Is the American nsfaon' sriO
ful that ever since they have been e hat
His guardian care has been shown them; gfasluna
during the past year the gsrners Of tho ,hs
have been filled to OVERCOMING and gratclI Win.
is ended and starry flag waves once nS We can
ont rival Our fathers left this LAND W ~ Nd uriceless
beqneath it to children, upenueo sti ours
legacy. The great Republic still live: ,ar,s. children
Yes pilgrims kneelng the shrlne o. ts;r Conmbia
of our great Washington; heirs Q. hearts, we
viii take stone and put il up between hitler.
Sben and call the name Of Epepe''i' '"
To hath the Lord helped US.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-08

,.,.notben and enrich itself until 1t shall not have foI
hreadtb of soil for culture, for riches In money anu
Cattle and grain peer 10 all the earth"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-08
MR. pUTCHEg's SERMON.

The Rev. j. T.. butcher preached Thanks
aiving sermon in the Msrketst Dutch Reformed
Church yesterday morning TO very large and inter
esting audience. He took for his text clause in th
eighth Of the first chapter Of the Book Of Jonah
"what is thy countryr After agraphic introduction
showing the greatness OF country, and Gods pro
tectne its interests from its very birth b,
esked, why should we not love our native land
God would almost forsake If should forsak,
our country. Why should we not be thankful that
afry nag has again been raised where four years age
sAs hand OF treason lowered and insulted itr
wna IL thy e0nptryf Ono that knows how 10 bt
k sso~ 70 vaRquished foe You may 90 back 10 The
VS.S our countfy's birth, and recall every war In
49, ne mas ever been engaged and every battle that
An sset ousht. and you cannot recall an instance
Sssa she has acted cruelty tc those who have fallen
KINDLY nSs sl What W., Is thy countryi One who win
Che sa.eiy today with tie past all bsfors M with
erumsSf M and the victories won with the Gov
upon the 49, ana the Gag acknowledged we may Law
grateful bssxts. - vsasble sacrifice from doubly
have been wanda and ssa no country and no home and
world. you fem so , - upon the highway Of the
%erces and s dse E, y sls s1.tsd character
ua ou' cofresSene What Y thy cours, ~ INA.
nsnt feature in the character Of Imss been domi.
n one that alvaye under an ooi country
All odds. viii battle most vahant,y ana hoaa a TX
Che right -Aa n'soiceny Tor
Some ope come sR--
This rock shall iy
lfOm its firm base r .
A soon l." Oh q. Is. ... 5i
We trust and believe that In the case Of America tho
ola and familiar adags viii prove untrue. hat :" Re
very prondest features In tho governmental oharaete
OF this great nation H. that II will kindly and tender,
remember those gallant who rallied around III,
gag determined 70 conquer or die.
What shr conotryf One that wiz b. thankfu Il
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-13
TESTIMONIALS.

A very large number OF important testimonials have
already been received from Physicians, Clergymen,
speaking in the most atterDg terms of the White Pine
Compound
DR. Nichols Of NOrthaeld Vt says:.
81 find the White Pine onpouud 10 be very efcaeious
ony in coughs and other pumonic affections, but
also affections of the kidneys debility the stomach
and other kindred organs.'' .sI.oI I.H
Rev. J, X. Chase Of Rumney, N IL, writes:
81 have for years regarded your bite Pine Compound
as an invaluable remedy truly say regard 1t
even more eficacious and valuable than ever have
just taken the Compound for cold and it works charm
ingly."
Hon. P. II. Sweetser Of South Reading, writes;
HaV ing long known something of the valuable medi-
cinal properties of the White Pine prepared,
seeing advertisement Of your White Pine Compound,
to give the medicine trial. 1t has been used BY
beers of my family for several years. for colds and coughs,
and In some cases. of serious kidney difficulties, with
excellent results Several of friends have also
ceived much benefit from the Compound. We intend TO
keep it always on hand.n
Rev. H. d. HOge of West Randolph, Vt, VINO is
physician. says;
II hndit 1.-THE cOmpound) an excellent medicine in
Says Mr. S. Body Of the 14th regiment Massachusetts,
Heavy Artillery, at Fort Ti.linghast:
ssThe White Pine Compound effected where
who knew him. can fully subsantiate this by men In
this Company who thought it folly for him make trial
OF it. In colds or coughs, men leave the care OF the
geon, where treatment can be had for nothing aud
try the White Pine Compound
COL. GOULD, n.
Formerly Major Of the 9th Regt NJ. V. Chat Veteran
Regiment.l in letter to S. Dean Esq, of Stoneham
speaks in the highest praise of the Waste Pie Com
pound, and expresses wish that might be sent to
the soldiers. His opinion Is based personal know
edge
No effort has ever yet been made by the proprietor to
introduce il into the Army and yetit has often been pur
ordered BY officers and soldiers and large quantities have
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MISCELLANY.
Hiats to Young Gentlemen.


Don't give up your seat in the cars when
you are tired with your days work to q per-,
young miss who mas been amusing neIsen
win lntls shopping. She won't even snalA
you for il; and il a man Is going " sa sid,
his comfort, he has reasonaDle ttsh., az iee'''
to expect little gratitude. NO use peins po-
lite 10 some ladies-theres an oid proVero
about casting pears Deioie-"nass tneir
NJ mes? -
into muddy gutter by two advancing bal
looms Of silk and whaleboues. Haven't your
newly BACKED boots as good claim to respect
as their skirts? Lock straight before YOU:
aud stand up for your rights like man. Jug
ladies can contract a little, when they 00o
there's no help for it.
Don't talk literature and the fac aIts " 'iio
pretty girls of your Acquaintance uIul yoa
are sure they know the dineleAco oesm s',s
Thompson's seasons and Inonpson aanti-
mstic. And il they look particularly senu-
mental then vou may kDow they do not un-
derstand what YOU are talking about!
Dsn'E ask nice little girl about her dolls,
unla.s Won are certain that she hasn't come
out and been engaged in two or three hlrta-
tions already.
Don'G say complimentary things'to a young
lady at party without first making sure that
her intended" Is not standing behind you ths
WnOl0 ltanO' -Ht-Hy tAl4 s-
Don't accept lady's invitation to go shop
ping with her unless you have previously mea-
suted the length OF your purse.
Don't stay later than eleven o'clock when
you spend the evening with pretty friend
the wisest and wittest man in ChrIstenoom
becomes a bore ter that hour.
Don't believe any woman an angel Ii you
feel any symptoms of that disease, take adose
ofsage tsa aud go to bed-iti is as much mai
ady as the small-pox and it is your business
to get over it as soon as possible. An angel,
indeed If you don't tiDd out pretty soon that
she lacks considerably more than the wings,
we are sadly mistaken
Don't make up your mind about any crea-
ture in belt-ribbon and velvet rosettes with
out first asking your sisters advice. Depend
upon it, one women can read another better
in five minutes than you could in five years.
= And, above all, don't imagine that you must
keep your lady talk and gentleman talk in ser
arate budgets, labeled and sorted, unless you
want the girls to laugh in their sleeves at your
wis1y- washy sentimentaism. Talk to them
in frank, manly style, as you would to an in
telligent gentleman. Don't suppose, because
they are women, they don't know any thing.
Remember all this advice. sir. and you may
make rather less OF fool of yourself than you
would otherwise
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-13
How to Prevent a Divorce.

When the senior jonathan Trumbull was
Governor of Connecticut, a gentleman called
at his house, requesting o,see His Excellency
In private. Accordingly he was shown inJo
his .sdnctum sGnctorUnl; and the Governor
came forward to meet Squire W., saying: -
Good morning. sir; am glad 10 see
you" aEEGH Gf90NTh1
Squire W. returned the salutation, adding,
az he did SO, II have called upon a very up
pleasant errand, sir. and want your ADVICE
Ny wife and do not live happily together,
and am thinking of getting a divorce. What
do you advise, sir p - 50 ~ rss4
The Governor sat few moments in deep
thought; then turning to Squire W., said:
How did you treat Mrs. W. when you were
counting her? and how did you feel towards
her at the time OF your marriageT
Squire W. replied, II treated her as kind
~ as could, Tor l loved her dearly at that
, time" Ell ~ A,
well, sir, said the Governor, ''go home and
court her now just as you did then, and love
her as when you married her. Do this in the
fear Of God for one year, and tell me the 10
suit"
The Governor then said, "let us pray"
They bowed in prayer and separated. When
year had passed away, Squire w. called
again to see the Governor and grasping his
hand. said:
Il nave called, sir, to thank yOT, for the
good advice you gave me, and to tsllyou that
nay wife and are as happy as when first We
we're married. / cannot be grateful enough for
your good counsel" ml 5lslZ'
81 am glad to hear it, Mr.. W., and hope that
you will continue TO court your wife as long
as you live" SIS NJ
Ths result was that Squire w. ard his wife
lived happily together TO the end of their
married life. Let those who are thinking
OF separation in these days 60 and do like
wise. @ Ok
NLitte acts of kindness,
Little dkeds of iove, ,
Make this wor d an Eden,
Like to that above"
NeW York Observer.
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WHITE PINE coMroUND FOR DIABETES.
Important testimony from Asa GoOdhue, Esq, Of Bow
New Hampshire

Important testimony from Asa Goodhue, ESQ.,. Of Bow
New Hampshire.
For sixteen years have suffered much at I'M
tervas from what at first called kidney Complaints
but ago last December fell sick, aud my attend
ing physicians pronounced my disease Diabetes. The
proStration of my system great, and Of 50
long continuance that neither relatives neghbors
physicians expected that could possibly live through
the spring The same was my own opinion.
Near the last of March, 1859, being well acquainted
with DR. j. w Poland felt inclined test the value Of
his White Pine Compound, the article was hi hly
Of was procured and immediately at commencing its
use began to amend My strength gradually returned
the severe pains subsidized, and in the fall able to
attend TO considerable business elieye Dr. Poandis
White Pine Compound under God has been the o.
my recovery thus far.
To say that ever expect to have perfect health again.
is out Of the question at my GA But thi, will
say, that while the Compound, my health Is very
comfortable When have relinqulshedts use the
pains returned, and all the disagreeabe snptnms
Of my disease But return to the OF the Compound
has produced immediate fenef
During the eleven months in which have beeen tax
ing this medicine Ihave used not quite Ave bottles In
word, let say to all afflicted with similar complaints
to mine, try DR.. POlands White Pine Compound.
ASA GOoDHUE.
The White Pine Compound advertised at length in
our columns is not only to its inviting but is
highly approved medicine DR. j w. Poland the IN
ventor, has the confidence Of the many who him.
confidence which he enjoyed while abort 4 usrfuy ma
ny years Baptist minister. His experience as
sufferer led him 10 make experiments which issued Ia his
medical discovery. -Boston Watctmaa and Gjieci0r.
The Editor of the Manchester Daily and Weekiv
Compound:
"The White Pine Compound is advertised at much
length in our columns and we are hannv 10 that
tne uemand ior Is increas ng beyond all previous ex
peeAons IL Is the very best medicine for coughs aud
soof ena we know Of and family that has used
" Will ever be without it. We speak from our knowl
cage that IL Is sure to kill Cold and pleasant sure.
Inc greatest inventions by accident, and t sin
guar that the White Pine Compound de fer Colds and
coughs should prove to lie thu greatest remedy for kid
ney difficulties known But it is. We cannot doubt
It, SO many testimonials come to from weli-knou
Besides the character Of DIR Pc and such, that
We know that he will not countenance what is wrong.
For years Baptist clergyman study ing medicine to ind
look standing with foot upon the grave, he made The
discovery which has saved himself aud allied from
hundreds of Others sroI gest testimonials possible
We have known DR. Poland for years. and ne er knew
more console honest upg BIT man. and are ad 10
state that believe whatever he says about his White
p;ra Co,nnound.n
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READ THE FOLLOWING REMARKABLY GEL
TIkICATES.
Cure Of Cstarrh of Ten Years Standin

Cure Of Catarrh of Ten Years. Standing.
!, MR.. WILLrAx DoSNELLY corner of Dexter
end ID streets, South Bottom, do certify that my
pas years. She lost the of tmelI, and had
no passage Trough her nostrils during that time
Every remedy was resorted to, without receiving
any relief. Seeing Mrs. NJ q. brown's Me apAysi-
cal Discovery advertised, concluded 10 try It, At
ter doing so, must acknowledge my gratitude to
God for inclining me to tuis great remedy for that
dreadful disease-Catar h. believe my daughter
nes or would have been cured had not found tnis
medicine. 1t must have been sent OF God 10 the
people to rid them ofthe horrible diseases that take
hold OF them. My daughteEs Catarrh is entirely
sag to her head is clear. cheeIully recommend
the Metaphysical Discovery to alr who suffer fom
Catarrh.
J. Mrs. Fanny Shedd of 90 Harvard st, Postop,
have suffered fop scfofulous hands fer several
years, also discharge tron nay eaTs tried the most
eminent physicians and had forty different medi-
cines applied III one ear, My con tnution began
to sink under the weight of medicine and dis
and my head became so light that feared to walk
tn street IL st should fall. Believing there
state lend W no had been cured by the Meaphsic
al Discovery, urged me 10 Apply to Mrs IA. g.
Brown. But still l was SO pr jloiosd against all
medicines that gcing hor Office L would take
no money, let should be tempted 10 buy H.. After
COW ersing with Mrs NJ G. brown, being fsvors bly,
y ressed, on returning lone sent for The Meta
physical scovery, hich fail fully used and the
res tits, hat my hands are again restored TO me-
and canuse them as formerly my ears Eavesceas-
ed to sch rg4, and my entire cons tuition sreneW-
ed. sleep and EFT well, and am getting hsshy
and heavy. Ny joy and gra ituds grea; can.
not SPEAK too highly OF the NJ taphysicai Discovery
am feHding it this week 10 dear f nd In Caifor-
nia who spent $500 in week seesing relief from
disease, tut ound none. have now learned the
folly OF pouring medicine own the thToai, aud am
resolved to pass no more drugs into my system thro'
the mouth.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-13
oAurIoN TO THE PUBLIC.

Every Intelligent and thinking person must know
that remedies handed out Tor general use should
have their efficacy established by well tested exper.
ience in the hands of regularly educated physi.
cian whose preparatory studies hts him Tor all the
duties ne must hulh ye the country ie flooded witt
poor nostrums and cure-alls, plrPoriing to be the
ways injurious. This unfortunate Should be PAaTIo
ULAR in selecting his physician, it is alanentable
yet incontrovertable fact that many syphilitic
patient are made miserable with )nsttutions
by maltreatment from inexperienced physiciane in
general practices for 1t is point generally conceded
by the best syphllographers, thatthe study and
egefnent OF tlese complaints should engross tn
whole time of those VINO would be competent and
perienced general practitioner, having neither or
portunity nor time to make himself acquainted with
their pltnology, commonly pursues one system /
use ofthat antiqGated and dangerous weapon, Mer.
bury
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-13
FROM LANES IHnYr.

BRADFORD, N H., Sept 1850.
DR.. PoLAND.-1n the fla of 1857, 1 took very vio-
lent cold which brought very cough, pain in
SIDE and lungs, and raising blood also very badly
afflicted with that troublesome disease-the HscHen
Con plant For the three years past have been very
much troubled with my throat and lungs choking up
and raising an immense sight, with bad cough after
raising bloodi felt that my time here be
less soon got re ief In the spring induced try
your White Pine oBssOtd, though my faith in it was
small. But to my establishment. before had taken two
bottles, my cough better the kidney trouble So
and could rest nights without choking up and raising so
much have taken nearly three bottles, and am feeling
like a well man.
would add, that my fathers family is inclined TO con-
ofi IL
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JAMES M. KEITH, Esq.

The managers of this Company are Iraotical men,
ana their purpose is to make it a producing entor-
prize it in tho production otoil that the cubs tan
tial re- liable profits are made With this view they
have selected and purchased the most promising and
valuable pieces fpropvrty in the midst of the best
oil territory and in which are now the most product
lords opportunities for boring 800 wells in what is
dered oil region. and 200 VIZ lis in lands
of less developed character They have 16 wells
now going own and no doubts can reasonably be
entertained that othese will prove be laI
flowing wells All of them are going down ter
ritory on which there has never yet been tsiurs to
obtain oil M
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-13
FROM STEPHEN BARTLETT.

BRADFORD, n. IT., July, I66U
DR.. PoLAND.-I had been afflicted with Kidney Com
plant for long time, and hao bad cough Of ten years.
standing which caused to spit blood quite frequent
~. No one Of my aequain' ances expected wou get
CoPoH I'd have eHred me Of both the cough kidney
complaints
would also state that lady neighbor of ours was
so badly afflicted with cough that she no only long
enough TO have her bed made and all thought sue was
going ina quick consumption. She took only one bottle
Of your Compound and it cured her. She is just as
well now as ever she WAS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-13
DEVELOPED INTERE SIS.

The whole working interest in lease 10. IL of the
Heydrick Farm, Henry Bend. Allegheny River of
one-hat the oil winch ase is on ssme fat the
SrslJt Hey1ricS WELL which has flowed seven hum
ufeu Uarrels T Cay, turned cut over sixty thous.
and b.rrels of oil within the last ioaT year. and
whichis still pumping over sixty barrels per day.