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Sales bp Aurtion
Chances for Business Ellen.

A GENTLEMAN of undoubted character and
N ability will Sl5o so 900 IN an BUsl
tcuas and what will be required Of advertiser Address oLDS BOZ
10 Trbnne Office.
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O. IN n0A WANTED-In sums of from
ROO,VOO $lco to 5000 on first %orgage' Of improved
Farms located the Capital Of the state Of Illinois bearing per
interest payable semiannusly 1t Bank ia Neslor Ao
d. C. GREEN IS Cldat
A SPECIAL MEETING of the Stockholders
IA Of the Morris and Essex Mutual Coal Company viii be bel a
Cypress Hills Cemetery corner Bover aud Grand &
York WEDNESDAY June %, 1870, II O'Clock OGtc; TO
decide whether ne isUds e~r-- under lese
5. w. CORWIN, Secretary.
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- PARK, CRASsTON, R. l., JUNE a. q y ana q 100.
Premiums Two each day FIRST DAk-A parse
for green 900 for horses that have bI
224 SECOND DAY-Pur ~ 900 for horses that have tees
double THIRD DAiPrse $500 t0I
horses $50 parse 5000 for horses that have
never beaten an FOURTH DAYPgrse $3.50 that have
252 and purse Of 5000 with - 500 added u zI
entries this GOLDSMITH MAID AMbRCAh
GIRL LADY THORN and GEORGE PALMER
The Providence and NewYork Steamship Company sell excuu0b
tickets for So including single admission to the races
AMASA SPRAGUE, prsiisnt.
GEORGE H. SMITH Secretary and Supt If Grounds
ID. p. LONGSTRhBT, Treasurer
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The Test of Preaching.

The test Of preaching Is the renewal of
the heart by the Holy Ghost. All other
fruits are fctions. Does your preaching
save souls, brother? If not, 1t is barren
theology. 1t may be eloquent. 1t may
draw crowds. 1t may bring you large sal
aries. But all this is naught without that.
4 comely face is pleasant, but of no value
without a comely soul. Your talents will
avail naught without the gift of the Holy
Ghost With that, it will do all things.
The poorest is rich, if We have the power.
The plainest thus endowed, Is fairer than
all his rivals. The rudest is not honey
tongued, if his lips are touched with the
coal. Are you that sort of a workman? II
not, hasten to become one, that you may
not be ashamed at His coming and inves.
tigation In that day of Judgment, His
officers, the priests of His church, are to be
first examined. How have you used His
talents? Have you fulfilled the ministry
you have received of the Lord Jesus ?
Saved souls are the stars of your rejoicing
the shield of your defense.
1t will not follow that every soul is saved
to whom you preach, nor thateyery sermon
is a success in this line, but your genera
career must be of this sort A heap 0
chah' called eloquent preaching, has beer
piled up in the pulpits of the ages. Coz
wants effective preaching; fighting, no
dress parade; firing balls, not salutes. Il
a word, execution. See that it is yours
Be not discouraged. Be faithful in thi
work Rejoice over such rewards as yol
have. Count every soul gain immeasur
able. Build up the weak. Feed the chill
dren. Preach the Word, and great shal
be your success here, and reward forever
| -/iOa'y HerqM
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The Bible Triumphant.

1t is a matter of congratulatiOh that the
bible has passed triumphantly through the
ordeal OF verbal criticism. English infidels
of the last century raised IA premature paan
over the discovery and publication of so
many various readings. They imagined
that the popular mind would be rudely and
thoroughly shaken, that christianity would
be placed in imminent peril of extinction,
and that the church would be dispersed,
and ashamed at the sight of its Magma
Charta. But the result has blasted all their
hopes, and the oracles of God are found to
have been preserved in immaculate integ-
rity.
The storm which shakes the oak only
loosens the earth around its roots, and its
| violence enables the tree to strike its roots
deeper in the soil.
So it is that scripture has gloriOusly sur
mounted every trial. There gathers a. ound
/ the bible a dense "cloud of witnesses, y
! from the ruins of Nineveh and the valley
of the Nile! from the slabs and bas reliefs
of Sennacherib, and tombs and monuments
Of Pharaoh: from rolls of Chaldee para
/ phrast, and Syrian versionists: from the
cells and libraries Of monastic scribes, and
the dry and dusty labors of scholars and
antiquarians.
Our present bible is undiluted by the
lapse of ages. Her oracle written amid
such strange diversity of time, place and
condition-among the sands and cliffs Of
Arabia, the fields and hills of Palestine
IN the palaces of Babylon, and in the dun
geons of Rome-have come to us in such
unimpaired fullness and accuracy, that W,
are placed as advantageously toward then
as the generation which hung on the lip
of Jesus, as he recited a parable on tn,
shores Of the Galilean lake, or those church
es which received from Paul or Peter on,
of their ePistles of warning exposition.
Yes, the river of life, which issues on
from beneath the throne of God and tn
Lamb, may, as it flows through so man,
: countries, sometimes bear with it the earth
ly evidences of its conquests F.; but the grea
volumes Of its waters has neither been di
minished, nor dimmed in its transparency
: nor bereft of its healing virtue-Adrea
! Herald.
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Some of these in these revival times have
been expostulated with and entreated to
exert themselves to stretch out their hands
aud take hold on perishing souls, and by
use to gain the power to use. But these
people have always ready argument ag
ainst even an attempt at effort They say,
"Don't you see my hand is withered2 How
can do anything" They are members of
christian churches. But the work of the
christian they never expect or intend to do.
They have name to live while they are
dead. They are mere hangers-On to the
life of Others. They give no life to any one.
They are utterly useless, yet their names
cucumber the church books.
One of these hangers-on lately had
dream-and dreams teach some wholesome
truths sometimes, and so it did in this case.
She dreamed that she died, and was
borne by two angels, and let down within
the gates of the Celestial City. They
stretched her out before them. She lay
there as she lay when she was dying. One
said to the other, in evident surprise
"What little christian ~
yes" said the other; "the smallest
christian, | am sure, that ever entered
heaven"
LET us get the golden measuring rod,
said the first, land measure her"
mo, mop said the second angel 'let
US do no such thing. She is not worth
measuring"
The vision of herself, as THE smallest
christian in heaven" was the means of
making her one of the most active chris
tlans on earth; and when she gets to heav-
en, she will be welcomed as the good end
.aithful servant. She, who could find
nothing to do in times gone by, and so did
nothing, now finds her hands full of labor,
and she is working with all her might to
win souls to Christ, and works not in vain.
She is not a noisy christian, but she is a
stirring one. She takes Sunday school
class young ladies, and such is the spirit
of taithfulness and benevolence that she
can scarcely speak TO one of her dear pu-
pills before she is melted into food of
weeping. She can scarcely say, Let Us
pray together" before both are upon their
knees. She can hardly recommend Jesus
rs worthy of love and trust before a spirit
springs up that is Il new creation in that
trusting heart, and she is created anew in
Christ Jesus.
When this lady comes home to glory,
she will not enter heaven with a withered
hand. She will not be the smallest chris
tian in heaven. No-oh no. She will
come home to heaven with her crown all
ablaze with stars of glory. She was re-
proved by her thoughts in her dream. Her
christian life had been all dream before
But now it is all wide awake and real
Oh! Christian sisters in this meeting
how much good you might do, if you would
only stretch out your withered hands and
get them restored Observer.
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Woman's Protest.

We have from correspondent in Ohio
the following protest. We agree with the
writer IN believing that it embodies The
sentiments of the best women of our coun-
try:
We acknowledge no interiority to men.
We claim to have no less ability to per-
form the duties which God has imposed
upon us, than they have to perform those
imposed upon them. We believe that God
has wisely and well adapted each sex to
the proper performance of the duties of
each. We believe our trusts to be as i'm
portant and sacred as any that exist on
earth.
We feel that our present duties fill up
the whole measure of our time and abili-
ties, and that they are such as none but
ourselves can perform. Their importance
requires us to protest against all efforts to
compel us to assume those obligations
which cannot be separated from suffrage,
but which cannot be performed by us with
out the sacrifice OF the highest interests OF
our families and our society.
1t is our fathers, brothers, husbands and
sons, who represent us at the ballot box
Our fathers and our brothers loveus. Our
husbands are our choice, and one with US
Our sons are-to avery great extent at leas
what We make them. We are contenteC
that they represent US in the cornfeld, tn
battlefield, and at the ballot box, and W
them, in the school room, at the fireside
and at the cradle; believing our represen
tation, even at the ballot box, to be thu
more full and impartial than it possib
could be, were all women allowed to vote.
We do therefore respectfully protest az
ainst any legislation to establish "Woma
Suffrage in our land, or in any part of i
--Congrsgationalst.
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dealers and confirmed inebriates have ceas-
ed their traffic in liquor and are now fore
most in the works of God. One man who
for years had not drawn a sober breath,
and who has been converted, was met on
the street the other evening and asked -
"Well, Uncle Bill, which way?" Said he,
81 am on my way to the Lords house, a
sober man for the first time in twenty-five
years." This case is only one of scores
saved from the inebriating cup. Through
the influence of the revival the hall Of the
Sons of Temperance has become too small
to hold the members. Among the converts
is Horace Fowks, editor of the Rondout
Freeman. Whole families have been bro't
out together, and in some cases as many as
nine in a family. As many as fifty-tive
husbands and wives are among the newly
converted ones, or one hundred and ten
who stand related to each other as husband
and wife. A large number of Roman Cath
olics are among those who have been con-
verted Mothers bearing in their arms
babes, that would not be held by strangers,
have sought and found God on the altar.
One man who was converted and who wish
ed to join on probation, wished to give his
wife's name as a probationer. She had
never even been to the meeting, 'but, "
said he, ''she will come" and sure enough
the next night found her at the altar for
prayer, when she was hopefully converted.
One young man, convert, appeared one
evening at the altar to represent unconvert-
ed friends, and in less than week all rep
resented by him-father, mother, brother
and old grandmother-were brought to
| Christ. As a result of the extraordinary
meetings, the church, though new and
| large, is far too small to hold the people
/ who flock to it, and hundreds of anxious
ones are turned away. The membership
| has been increased from two hundred tt
five hundred and fifty in less than foul
months. The first Sabbath in last month
Rev. Mr.. Evans baptized eighty-three ad
ults and twelve infants in the morning
ninety-tive in all, and for want of tim,
postponed the Lords supper until evening
when he administered it to five hundred
COMMITMENTS. People flock to Rondou
from adjoining towns and villages, and tn
religious excitement increases daily. Il
the midst Of this state Of feeling the friend
of the eloquent pastor came together las
Wednesday evening and gave him dona
ton of S615. The revival has almost reyo
Iutionized Rondout, which place previou
to it swarmed with low groggeries. Pough
heeDsjc Eaqle.
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The Small est Christian.

A Baptist clergyman said that in the
time of Christ there was probably more
than one example of man who had with
cred hand. There might have been many
others than the one whom Christ met with
hand hanging down by his side perfectly
useless, and commanded tostretch it forth.
II was utterly useless and helpless. All
the poor man could do, to whom it belong
ed, there it would haag, and the will OF
the owner had no power over it.
II seems strange how many men, nova
days-ah and women, too-are in our
churches with withered hands. They can
touch no kind of work, can do no kind O.
service, no matter how pressing the service
or urgent the duty. No amount of urging
or expostulatiog can move them. AT all
tines the wiihered hands are hanging al
their sides.
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Henry Ward Beecher on Fishing.

In a recent Lecture Room Talk" re-
ported in The Christian Union, the pastor
of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, thus illus
trated the way of managing persons when
attempting to lead them to Christ:
When was boy, used to fish in Bos-
ton; and l sometimes caught kind of fish
called sculpin. He might be described as
an immense mouth with tail to it, He
would bite anything. And would catch
him four or five times over. If after catch
ing him, threw him back in the water,
he would instantly run and take the hook
again. And found that fish that bit too
easy aud too quick were not worth much
when l caught them. And there are just
such men.
Then there were other kinds of fish, like
the miserable perch, that are forever nib
bling, that bite off all the bait, but that
never take the hook. And there are just
such persons around every church and ev-
cry religious meeting, who are forever get
ting all the good they can; who will take
all the attention and sympathy you can
5estow upon them; who rather like being
objects Of solicitude; whose pride is fat
tered by it; but who never allow them
selves to be caught.
Then there were other fish that kept al
distance, and looked with greedy eyes or
the bait. Great big fish they were, that
in the clear water, could see moving
leisurely about. Fixing my eye on one o.
them, would throw my hook out where
he was. And then he would go somewhere
else. And then l would throw my hooE
after him there. And then he would move
to another place. And all | could do woulC
not make him bite. And | never Learned
how to make fish bite that did not wan
to. | always had to take fisherman
luck. | provided myself with good hook
good line, and good bait, and went wher
fish were, and threw for them, and if the!
did not bite, went home without them.
Now, it is just so in the ministry. Tn
Master, you know, when he called the fish
ermen to be his disciples, said he woul
make them FISHERS of men; ;" and my bus
mess is to catch men. Some whom though
would come in most easily have stood on
and refused to come in at all. | remem
Der that when left Indianapolis, many
the most promising men had never bowe
their heads to Christ. Many that Labor
;, ed long and earnestly for there, rejected tn
gospel, and have since died in their sin
. And | remember, on the other hand, th;
= many whom | supposed | was never goin
~ to get, broke down and came in, to m
amazement, and to the rebuke of my wal
- of faith.
: So it is in this congregation; and so
- will be. And l would say to every ma
- who is laboring to rescue men, Work f
them. Work without ceasing. Work
u every man that you see needs help. Al
u bless God if you get him. Ifyou lose bin
y 20 on to the next one.
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In these days of railroad speed, and tel
egraphic dispatches with which all matter
of business are 50 rapidly adjusted, il is no
surprising that the common civiIities o.
life, receive so little attention by the mas
ses. Still the command, "Be ye courteous.
has lost none of its needful power OF
strength, and is just as binding on all chris
tians now, as when first uttered by the in
spired writer. How like the halo of a
sweet light is the presence OF one whose
words and tones are all the outflow of a
warm heart under the control of true chris
tian courtesy.
Scattered among our New England hills
and far out on the broad prairies are those
in whose memory is cherished the remem-
brance of an eminent divine, whose life
and character ever portrayed this christian
virtue to an unusual extent, and many who
have read Of the sudden death of Rev.
Amos Blanchard, d. D.. will recall his al
most unparalleled urbanity and grace o.
manners, which added 50 much to his rare
christian usefulness during his forty full
years Of active ministerial labors in the
city Of Lowell, Mass, where his death il
truly felt to be loss long to De remember
ed and mourned, not only by his own
church and people, but by all who have
felt the influence Of his christian atmos-
phere, such ~ ever emanates FROM the
truly good and great. Possessing, as he
did, large and varied knowledge of hu.
man nature, and ever anxious to do good
10 all, his kindness Of heart and cordial,
friendly bearing. rendered his access t.
other hearts less difficult, and greatly en-
HANGED hi, usefulness. So it ever will be
with christians who in their appropriate
sphere, are desirou. Of adding to the hap.
pine,s Of those around them, or using theil
influence for good.
With the light OF such examples let u:
20 forth to others with hearts kindled with
he glowing love of our Saviour, whose ev
cry act was love out-spoken. and who's,
life was one of self lorgetfulness, when any
word or act Of his could cheer the sorrow
ing or comfort the needy. some may con
slider il matter of'minor importance t
study to adapt ourselves to the wants o
those with whom we come in contact. Blu
when we reflect that we are to great ex
tent our brothers keeper" and to 'be al
thing to al men" that he might save some
we are fully convinced that he who deign
TO note the ''spauow's fall, remcmberin
the coup Of cold water" has given us am
pie evidence that nothing is small in hi
sight, that affects the happiness and fns
good Of bis creatures. Believing this to b
true, let Us learn daily Of him, who, ann
ious for our improvement in all things, ha
said with our best good in view, add I
your faith, virtue; and to virtue, know
edge; and to knowledge, temperance; an
to temperance, patience; and to patienc,
goodness; and TO goodness 5rotherly kinc
ness; and to b,otherly kindness, charity,
assuring Us that if we abound in thes
things our capacity for usefulness will /
enlarged, and there will be in store for l
home Of rest and reward when our Iii
work is ended. VI. A. G. c.
Lowell, Mass.
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Gods Grace.

Sufficient is my grace FIR thee
In every time of need;
When trials come, this truth embrace
And this sweet promise heed.
Twill cheer thee oft in darkest hours,
And light the dreary way;
Twill give thee strength against those powers
That often lead astray.
l ne'er designed such woI DIS as these,
Should be forgotten long;
Infinite love so often sees
Ye need them to be strong.
Thy good requires that thou Shout d'st NEE
Some thorns among the flowers;
Some har'h. and trying voices greet
Amid iife's shady bowers.
For their removal from thy path,
Thou often pIayest in vain,
As One who mucn more wisdom hath,
See'st thou hast need of pain.
But when thou'rt weak then thou az | strong
If on my grace rhou't lean,
And surely thou shalt know ere long,
What these sore trials mean.
Cheer up then poor, Respondent heart,
Break loose from sorrows chain;
In weakness still act well thy part,
And Gods rich grace proclaim.
Lowell, Mass. MA. c. c.
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Deacon B., very piOus man, was noted
for his long prayers, especially in his fam
lily One Monday morning the old gentle
man and his wife were alone. and as was
his custom, after breakfast a prayer was of
fered. There being an unusual amount of
work that day, the Deacon's prayer was
short, and Selling his hat and milk-pail
he started for the barn. His wife, being
deaf, did not notice his absence, but sup
posed him to be still engaged in prayer.
On his return from milking he was sur
prised to find her still kneeling. He step
ped up to her and shouted "Amen." when
she Immediately arose, and went about her
work as if nothing had happened.
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FLOUR, CORN & MORE FLOUR

N NJ. & N. w. SCOTT having purchased the
FIGURING Mill at Glover Village, respectfully an
nounce to the inhabitants of Glover and vicinity.
that In addition tic our custom business, we in
tend to keep constantly on hand all grades ,,i
Western Flour; also, Corn and other coarse
feed, which will be sold at small advance on
cost
Ana having secured the services of n. B. Chal-
lis, well known as an experienced and skillful
miller, ave teei confident that we can give better
satisfaction, especially in the wheat department.
than any other mill in Northern Vermont -
Hoping by strict attention to business, and con
stant effort to please. to secure large share of
patronage. Please give us call. Inns
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A Present Saviour.

We may not climb the heavenly sleeps
To bring the Lord Christ down;
In vain we search the lowest deeps
For Him no depths can crown.
But warm, sweet, tender, even yet
A present help is He;
And faith has still its OliYet,
And love its Galilee.
The healing of the seamless dress
Is by our beds of pain;
We touch Him in life's throng and press,
And we are whole again.
Through Him the first fond prayers are said,
Our lips of childho Cd frame;
The last low whispers of our dead
Are burdened with His name
o Lord and Master Of US all
Whate'er our name and sign,
We own Thy sway, We hear Thy call.
We test our lives by Thine
John e. Whittier;