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PRAYING Families.

A faithful Christian ON one occasion
sought to press the claims of the gospel
home to the heart of a careless young
man. The appeal was not only kind
" received, but the young man address
sed seemed to be deeply moved. But
when urged to accept Christ as his
Saviour, he gave in substance the fol-
lowing reply: dsi.iga
1t is useless for me to try to be
Christian. God would cot listen to
my prayers. He is covenant-keep-
ing God. He dwells with those who
love and honor him. My parents lived
without prayer. My grandparents
were goddess people. As family we
have dishonored God, and can hope
that God will now receive me? No,
no. He will not regard my prayer.
/ have had no friends to pray for me.
| was not consecrated to God in infan-
cy. | have not prayed for myself, and
now cannot come to God. We have
forSaken him, and now he has forsaken
US.
Very different is the following case
Among a circle of four or five fam
lilies, all shoots from the same parent
stock, family piety blossomed with un.
common beauty, and bore fruits ofrare
excellence. AS one child after another
attained to years of accountability, the
claims of their Redeemer were &C
knowledged, and a place sought among
bis people. What was the secret of
all this :? We hear the answer in the
very words of member of the favor
ed household.
II trace this stream of holy influence
back to the prayers of a pious ances
tor. Grandfather was an eminent
man of God, and prayed much for his
children's children-in the fields, il
the woods, at morning, midday anc
evening. He prayed for them to the
third and fourth generations. His las
years were literally spent in prayer
After losing his mind upon all othel
subjects,he could still lead the famil,
devotions as no one else could.
What blessings a praying paren
may call down from heaven upon hi
children Happy indeed are thos
families in which God is honored, ant
His blessing invoked upon children
and children's children; and wretchet
and poor beyond expression are thos
families where God is forgotten, or Hi
name mentioned only to be profaned
The parent who stays away fror
Christ is not only shutting himsel
from the Kingdom, but is making
difficult for his children, who would
to enter its. S. Times.
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Your liQht.
Crock of ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee"
Il d

A traveller once visiting the light
house at Calais, said to the keeper,
But what if one of your lights should
90 out at night ?" Never impossi-
BILE y he cried. Sir, yonder are ships
sailing to all parts of the world. If
tonight one of my burners were out,
in six months | should hear from
America, or India, saying that on such
a night the light at Calais lighthouse
gave no warning, and some vessel had
been wrecked. All, sir! sometimes
feel when look upon my lights, as if
the ewes of the whole world were fixed
upon me. Go out burn dim never
Impossible /" With now much digni-
ty can enthusiasm invest the humblest
occupation Yet what a lesson to the
Christian 1t is no romance which
makes the Christian spiritual light
house for the world, with the eyes of
the whole world upon him. Let, then,
his light be full and bright and clear.
The moment he neglects it, and leaves
his lamps untrimmed, some poor soul,
struggling amid the waves of tempta-
tion, for lack of it may be dashed up
on the rocks of Observation-Disclosures
tan AdUocate.
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We believe in great deal more than
"natural religion" but we believe in be-
ing natural in religion. To live relig-
iously is to live truly, and that is there
fore neither true or religious which is
affected. We must be honest toward
God, for we cannot mock Him. We
ought to be honest with self, for it is
poor business deceiving our own
selves. Ought we not also to be hon
est, unaffected, and natural in all our
ways with others. On Sunday, at the
prayer meeting, in religious converse
ton, let US be quietly and simply what
we are. 1t may be "by the grace of
God" that we are what we are, but
that grace does not destroy our per-
sonal identity, nor require US to stop
thinking and talking and acting, as
ourselves. If at home, at the meet
ing. everywhere, we were never dctang
rather than liUimg, the general infu-
ence of our characters would be pur.
er, and stronger.
The way to live in this way, is to
make religion a very real thing. 1t is
to believe in God as a living God. 1t
is to love Christ as real Friend. 1t
is to know that sin is very tangible
matter, and pertains to our every day
actions and neglects. 1t is to recog.
nize piety as a matter of honesty and
truth and honor. 1t is to expect
growth and progress according to our
faithfulness in effort and our meaning
in prayer, and not by any Indefinite
impulse, or in answer to well-set and
prayerless prayers.
This is to be natural in religion
and when we pray for life and growth
in the church, and for the effects of
vital god!inesS in the community, ant
for increasing interest in the prayer
meeting and in the House of God, VIZ
feel that We pray for less art and more
genuine and honest life III minister
and aymen. To "taIk religion" would
then be easy, for it would be to tall
Of the life. To pray would then no
be hard, for the soul would ask jus
the things needed. To preach woulc
be more glorious work than any mer
oratory, for it would be to hold u
the mirror of the true life Of Christ
and the truths of his doctrine, tina
living men might look therein and b
changed into the same image fror
glory to glory"
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The Ozark VaIIey."

A few mornings ago, as | was de-
scending the hills Of H., the valley be-
low was all enveloped in a fog so dense
as wholly to hide its objects from my
view. Over and beyond, the tops of
the hills were distinctly visible. But
in order to reach them, | must pass
through the intervening darkness
Down / went step by step into it, my
faith assuring me that | should ere
long emerge into the light, having al
ready had a sight OF the region beyond
But as | proceeded, the valley presen
ted scene very different from what
was promised.
The fog gradually disappeared, I'M
til by the time that | reached the mid
die, it was all gone. and the sun was
pouring his unclouded beams around
me. The trees were in full blossom
promising abundant fruit. The birds
were singing their cheerful songs
Kind friends greeted me with theil
salutations; and at the river was {
bridge, by which | passed safely over
These experiences seemed to ms
similar to those of the believer in pas
sing the valley of the shadow ofdeath
At distance that valley often seem,
to him dark and cheerless; and b,
breads to enter it. But his faith look
to the "sweet fields beyond" and trust
ing in the promises ofhis faithful Saw
our, he confidently travels on. As b,
nears the river, to his joyful surprise
the gloom and darkness break away
The light of heaven shines about him
The songs of angels fall upon his ear
Immortal fruit is gathered. And al
though the Jordan is not bridged, it
waters are not as deep and chilling al
he had feared. The great and gool
Shepherd is with him. He triumphant
ly passes over, and enters upon biz
glorious inheritance. H. S
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extual Song.
/" Pray without ceasing." Thes. s.: IL.

Pray without ceasing." Thes. s: IL. 4
ID - / read in this behest, s9o5es
Not that along the hours and everywhere,
The fervent soul give utterance to prayer
In formal words expressed.
For small indeed the part
Cold words perform in rendering the soul;
They're but the noisy vehicles that roll
M Above the burdened heart.
5 Or like the lifeless clay,
Until by warm emotion yiyifed; H
Seeds, that in darkness dormant still abide
/ Till touched by heat and day.
! Ia But always, everywhere, s.s...
Bearing the heart fountain of desire,
Gushing toward God with every pressure higher
This is unceasing prayer.
And tho no words convey
The burden of the longing soul above,
He, whose heart-pulses are immortal love,
Knows when the silent pray.
.I=,o -Congregationakst.
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e The grain of mustard seed sprout.
ing, springing up, growing in girth
and altitude, expanding itself into a
great tree, upon whose leafy branches
the birds Of heaven may come down
aud rest themselves, and sit and sing
the little leaven diffusing its subtle
but irresistible energy, extending the
circle of its influence, permeating the
whole mass, leavening the whole lump,
assimliating every constituent parti.
Gle to itself; these are the symbols Of
Christian growth.
Prayer is ever profitable; at night it is
our covering; in the morning it IS our ar
NOR.
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From RICHARD w. PEABoDY.1

I = 9A-IF ST. iJoHNsBNKYI W., Uct. 10, 1868.
PADDOCK, DEAN 8 Co, --gH.f sEsel held.
! GENTs.-In regard to the phosphate procured
of you for use on the railroad farm at Lyndon
of which l have the charge, would say We
plowed two and one-half acres of light sandy
soil, in low condition, not having cut over 400
pounds hay per acre the previous season. We
spread on a light coat of manure, narrowing
thoroughly, (but owing to the usual drouth, the
crop got little benefit from the dressing, and
planted to corn and potatoes. They came up
Strong and vigorous, growing finely and looking
remarkably green, SO much SO that frequent in
quiries were made to the cause. We had good
crop, particularly the corn, while the potatoes
were much better than any saw on similar soil.
r 5 r. W. PEABODY.
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DYSPEPSIA AND LIVER COMPLAIN
Important Certificate.

Having been afflicted with chronic disease of
the digestive organs, described by physicians as
an enlargement of the liver and Inflammation of
the stomach, for more than ten years, and suf
fered what words can never describe, without re-
lief from the most celebrated medical skill that
could be consulted, 1 was induced by the physi-
clan who last attended me to try DoDD's NER-
VINE AND INvIGoRAToR. He had witnessed its
effects he said in his own practice, and could
recommend it in the highest terms. had about
lost faith in everything but followed his adj
vice, procured the medicine. The effect inspired
me with hope. l continued its use, and still i'm
proved; followed it up. i grew stronger and
stronger, and suffered less and less from my
troubles. This for some months-until was
relieved and needed it no longer. Dodd's Ner-
viue restored me to complete and sound health
and no language is able to express my gratitude
L feel at being well once more. l am thoroughly
cured of the horrible suffering that had made ten
years of my life most wretched. No one can
conceive my JOY who has not experienced a like
recovery. E. B. LIBBY.
l5w8 ST. Paul. Mimi.
!. Fo- sale by all Druggists at ST. Bottle.
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From ASA MARTINI

WEST BURKE, VT, Oct. II, 1868.
PADDOCK, DEAN & Co.,
GENTs,-1 put your phosphate on to wheat,
turnlps, hops, grass, ETC., receiving marked Sene
tit in ali cases; but more ESPECIALLY on the grass
and wheat which throughout the season remem-
bered the slight dressing given them, and made
satisfactory returns. Having satisfied myself
that your phosphate has no superior in the mar
ket, and pays large returns ON its cost, 1 shall
use it freely in the future.
6wl7 - ~ ASA MARTIN.
Sold by A. c. ROBINSON, Barton; GRAsDY,
SKINNER & PARKER, Barton Landing; JASON
ALLARD. West Burke --- ~ ---- II 4s--
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from LAMBERT HASTINGS, ESQ.,

III. ST. JoHNsBURY, VI, Oct. IS, 1868.
PADDOCK, DEAN & Co., @-1- -- '1-@ "
GENTs.-I have used Superphosphate upon
my farm in St. Johnsbury, Concord and Lunen-
burgh, for some years past, with the most salts
factory results, and have endeayored to learn
how far its use might be profitable upon various
crops. l am satisfied it pays well on corn, pota
toes and turnips. 1t gives vigorous growth to
the young plant, natures it two weeks earlier
than barn yard manure alone, increases the yield
by about one-third, and improves the quality of
the fruit. This year i used equal quantity of
yours and Bradley's, and find the Vermont fully
equal to any phosphate have ever used.
LAMBERT HASTINGS.
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The Church Bells and the People.

The quiet of a Sunday morning was
broken 10y the tones of church bell.
Over the town foated It's full, rich mu-
sic, and then came back again in faint
echoes.
The bell seemed charged with a
message to the people, which it was
telling with all its might; and the mes
sage ran thus: "Come-Come, +"
"Cume-Come," "Come-Come."
But although well understood. it was
not needed by many; and this is what
the people said who did not heed it,
and what conscience said to them.
BELL-"Come-Come."
PEoPLE-"We do not feel well to-
day.
CONSCIENCE" Isn't it strange there
are SO many sick people on Sunday
Many who are well enough Saturday
night are unable to go out on Sunday ;
and those who are sick on Sunday re-
cover when Monday morning comes.
1t might seem as if some weekly cpl
demic visited the town with a supply
of headaches, colds, fevers, and other
disorders"
BELL-"Come-Come."
PEOPLE" The weather is too un-
pleasant"
CONsCIENCE-"Yes, the weather on
Sundays is always wrong, too hot, too
cold, too wet, too cloudy, or too windy.
Sunday heats are so exhausting, Sun
day rains are so penetrating, Sunday
colds are so piercing, that no one but
the minister and the sexton should 60
out to church"
BELL-"Come-Come."
PEoPLE-"We have company"
CONsCIENCE-"Isn't there some
thing said about the stranger ,oithin
thy gates keeping the Sabbath holy ?"
BELL-"Come-Come."
PEoPLE-"Our garments are not
good"
CoNsCIENCE-"The are a great
many directions in the Bible about
how we should come before the Lord,
but the style and quality of ones cloth
ing are not mentioned. The church
isn't a millinery establishment or a
store room. In old times the rich and
the poor met together, for the Lord is
the maker of them ALL"
BELL-"Come-Come."
PEoPLE-"We are better than some
who 60 to church."
| CoNsCIENCE-"It may be much bet
ter than some, but are you satisfied
with that !? Will it do to tell the Lord
SO? There is something in the para.
BILE of the Pharisee and Publican bear
ing upon this point"
BELL-"Come-Come."
| PEOPLE-"We haven't any seats in
church"
| CONsCIENCE-"Yes, there are al.
ways seats there for all who come
There need be no fear of intruding
for all are welcome, and there need
he no fear of wearing out your wei
come, for you are urged to come ey,
cry Sunday. .aas. 81 1893 sa.a. sa
And so the church bell kept ringing
out its message, "Come-Come; !" and
some needed the message, and resolv
ed to come always. Others still re-
fused, and conscience went to sleep
murmuring ere it slept, "What shall il
profit man if he gain the whole
world and lose his own soul ?"-Chris
tan Adrocate.
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From PELEG I'll. PADDLEFORD. !
WEST BURKE, W., Oct. ~, 1869.
PADDOCK, DEAN & Co.,

" ONV.
PADDOCK, DEAN & Co.,
GENIs.-In planting my corn, l dunged in the
hill with shoVelfull of hog manure until that
was ali gone, when, after sticking stake, be-
gun with a spoonful of your phosphate. In the
beginning and at first hoeing, the manure was
about equal Passing that way a week later,
did not readily discern the dividing line, and
naturally made search for the beginning of the
phosphated corn. After hunting an hour or
more, was forced to give in, and, somewhat
chagrined, started for the centre of the piece to
find my stake. Here, too, I was baffied. By some
mischance it had got down, so that throughout
the growth. harvest and husking, Twas unable to
see any choice in the two parts of the field. My
potatoes were part on phosphate, and part had
horse manure in the hill. Here, too the phos-
phate done well.
p, H. PADDLEFORD.
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from THOS. J, BARKER.l

SUTTON, VI, Oct. q, 1868.
PADDOCK, DEAN g. Co., g.
GENTs.-In putting Superphosphate on to my
India wheat and turnips, left portion of the
fields to see what difference it made l found
your phosphate fully as good as any in the mar
ket, and think it gives large returns, as those
portions OF my fields not phosphated did not yield
more than one-third as much as the same am
cunt of ground well phosphated.
7. J. BARKER.
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GREENSBORO, VT, Sept. %, 1868.
PADDOCK, DEAN s Co., @ 4s
GENTs.-I had your phosphate for my garden,
wheat, potatoes etc. never lad so good gar
den, and as | applied it to part only of each
field had fine chance to see lt-as see it l
could, so far as could see my fields. My wheat
done full as well this year as it did in the same
ground last year with heavy manuring, and tho
the yield is not so much as / wish, / think the
fault is in my seed.
MARY ]. CONANT.
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ONE DOLLAR SALE

We sell all kinds of Dry, Fancy and Staple
Goods at the uniform price of
ON E DO LIAR.
The smallest article sold for one dollar can be
exchanged for Silver-plated Five-bottled Re-
volving Castor, or your choice of large variety
OF other articles upon exchange list Circulars
for one.
BRIGHAM & CO., SO
II Congresses, Boston, Mass.
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ELIJAH WILLARD.
from ALONZO BEMIS.

WILLouGHBY LAKE, VT, Nov. 26, 1868.
PADDOCK, DEAN g. Co., ~ l-sr.
GENTs.-I used the Vermont Sueerphosphate
the past season, on corn, potatoes and turnips
with the most gratifying results, and having
made thorough and careful comparative trials of
the various phosphates, l find the Vermont to be
superior article, unexcelled BY anything in the
market.
ALONZO BEMIS,
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FLEETWOOD AIDES SEMINARY,
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PHI. PADDLEFoRD.
From JONATHAN PAGE.l

CHARLESTON, VT, Oct. 20, 1868.
PADDOCK, DEAN, g. Co.,
GENTs.-On ten acres of my potatoes l used
your Superphosphate. On the remainder
shoveful of manure in the hill. At harvesting
we found the phosphate had done full as well as
the manure. l shall use larger quantity anoth-
er year.
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Great inducements are offered those who Will de-
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from ELIJAH WfLLARD.1
wHEp1ocK VT Oct 81 Is6S

WHEELoCK, VT, Oct. q, 1868.
PADDOCK, DEAN & Co., f-ss ~ =.
GENIs.-My corn, potatoes and garden vege-
tables received a liberal dressing of the Vermont
Phosphate, and richly repaid me for the outlay
The increased yield of potatoes alone more than
paying for all used on my farm. consider it
a good investment, and shall use much more an
other year. ......
Elijah WILLARD
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THE VERMONT RAWBoNE
SUPERPHOSPHATE.
TESTIMONIALS.
From HENRY c. CLEVELAND.1

CovRNTRY, Vt, Oct. 10, 1868.
PADDOCK, DEAN & Co.,
! GENTs.-I had about two acres which was ia
poor condition, but thought it a good place to
see what Phosphate would do. l plowed, har-
roweo well, and planted corn, without manuring
at all. Through the center werefour rows with
out any fertilizer, which gave slim crop. Each
side of this was your phosphate, (and some other
kinds) Where used your. phosphate, there
was much heavier growth, ana fully three times
as much corn. Three cared stalks were as plen-
ty as two ears generally are. and it was all large
and sound. think your phosphate a superior
article, and pays well to use.
H. G. CLEVELAND.
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From LORENZO SULLOWAY.1

WHEELoCK, VT, Oct, "a.
PADDOCK, DEAN & Co.,
GENTs.-Y our phosphate gave entire satisfac-
ton on corn, potatoes, &C., with material increase
in yield. 1 think you make fully equal to any
have ever used and that it pays well on all
crops LORENZO SULLOWAY
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CLOVER AS A RENovAToR OF THE SOIL
"A writer in the Country Gentleman, says,
If al the crops grown in the United States
could be put in after clover lay, it would
hardly be too much to say it would add from
one-fourth TO one-third to the yield, which
IN the aggregate would amount to hundreds
OF millions of dollars" ..l-81.
He speaks of the benefits of clover in en-
riching and preparing the soil, which it
does largely. The grasses form a tough
compact sod, but clover isdifferent, it leaves
the ground mellow. 1t does this always,
and by its large tap root, which by crowding
the soil loosens it. Here then we have mel
low ground prepared for us. The slow pro-
cess OF growth does this, and there is no
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labor. Office and Salesroom, las s. l47 Federal
ST Boston. Mass.
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