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we shall never lose that identity, but that
through that wondrous change that we call
death this something that call myself shall
continue to be-and we believe it not be-
cause reason shadows forth the truth which
reason cannot demonstrate, but because, be-
lieving in God and his Son Jesus Christ our
Lord, we believe also in his revelation of a
happy future. This is faith-in that noble
conception of It given us by Arnold of
Rugby-as "Reason leaning upon Cod
1t is our Masters confidence, it is his assur-
ance of undying life that is our assurance, il
is this word of certainty 10 the dying thief
that is TO us also a certainty that for us
pilgrims there is ga city which hath foun-
dations." Some one has said, Death is the
veil which those who live call life :"
1--WE sleep, and it is lifted"
Already for us faith draws aside this cur
tain. From the dust Of the conflict we look
into the green fields of the heavenly city,
from the darkness of the night we look into
the land illumined by the Lord God, through
our tears we see our Father wipe all tears
from the eyes Of the sorrowing, hungering
and thirsty we know we shall be filed, and
cast down we know that we shall stand there
with palms of victory in our hands, praising
the name of him who hath redeemed us.
Already is the kingdom of Christ set up.
Already he welcomes his followers into it,
and to his dying saints he whispers " To-day
shalt thou be with me-" "Yea, though |
walk through the valley of the shadow of
death, / will fear no evil, for thou art with
me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me"
-Rev. DR.. Taylor. l...
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Rainy Sabbaths.

Rainy Sabbaths test the mental and spir-
itual resources of those who remain at home
because Of the storm. How-do they spend
the time which, in other circumstances, they
would have given TO the house of God Z We
have often laughed at the story of the Scotch
housewife who, on looking forth al the clear
sky on a beautiful Sabbath, exclaimed,
"Pity me, anither dry Sabbath ri no get
my drawer cleaned out yeti" and we would
be far from supposing that any of our read
ers employed themselves on a wet Sunday in
any such way but how do they engage
themselves Z The answer to that question
will determine very much the measure and
strength of their piety. Do they relish a
quiet hour of personal communion with
God : Do they gather the members of the
household together, and spend while in the
study of the Scriptures Have they any
books upon the shelf which they reserve for
such opportunities as wet Sabbath affords
Or is the hour wasted in sleepy idleness or
gossipy conversation DO they content
themselves with the perusal of some So
called religious novelette,, which is made
up of three parts sentiment and one part
unreality :" Or, entering fully into the
meaning of the grand old Scriptural word
" medtate," do they take subject out of
the Bible and hold their attention to it for
time, turning it round and round, and
shaking it as one shakes heavy laden
bough until the fruit falls into their laps
These are important questions. A Chris
tian is really what he is when he is alone,
and so a rainy Sunday may be heaven-sent
test to lead us to the discovery of ourselves.
-Christidn at Work.
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be thrown off, and the new-found liberty
will probably degenerate into license. We
are no advocates of loose family government
We believe most profoundly that If parents
were more positive in securing obedience
from their children, there would be less law
lcssness in the state. But we know also that
the two things can 60 together. There can
be firm family government and at the same
time true parental sympathy. 1t is vastly
better to rule by love than law. The law
must be invoked sometimes its penalties
must be inflicted. But, as for us, give us
love, give us sympathy as the keynote Of our
household government rather than law.
Law, by all means; obedience. But Sc
cure obedience by your fellow-feeling with
your child. Then have your obedience
from the heart, and not from slavish fear.
Then you have obedience not only TO posi-
tive commands, but even to unspoken wishes
Then you have obedience-the best there
can ha
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DO not Wait for Feeling.

Whilst you cannot feel too keenly, do not
wait for feeling. No sorrow for the past
can be too poignant but do not wait for that
sorrow. If the prodigal had not arisen till
he was satisfied with his own repentance, he
would have died in the far country The
tears which do not flow from the gaunt eyes
of famine will come unbidden at the feast
of fat things; and the fountains of the great
deep, which freeze in the winter of remote
ness and estrangement, will break up and
brim over in the sunshine of mercy. The
word which you take, be it what it may
=" Father, have sinned, and am no more
worthy to be called thy sons" "Take away
mine iniquity, and receive me graciously =
whatever the word may be, let it be true
one, and swifter than your return will be the
footsteps of forthcoming pardon and great
as may be your own joy in rescuing and re-
storing grace, no less will be the Joy in
heaven over your repentance.--Reu.J James
Hamilton, ID. d.,
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Parental Sympathy.

The Illustrated Christian Weekly is of opin-
ion that parental sympathy, viz, feeling for
and with the child, sharing the childs joys
and sorrows is one of the most potent inilu-
ences for good In the family government. A
family may be under strict discipline with
out it. certainly. The home may become,
realm Of order and quiet. There Is obedi'
ence because the strong hand of the law is
feared, but it is not obedience in the best
sense. The usual result is that the moment
the opportunity is presented the yoke will
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Sitting Under His Shadow.v

Many years ago, one stormy winter day, a
minister was visiting one of his people, an
old man who lived in poverty in lonely
cottage a few miles from Jedburgh. He
found him sitting with the Bible open upon
his knee, but in outward circumstances of
great discomfort, the snow drifting through
the roof and under the door, and scarcely an
ember Of fire upon the hearth. "What are
you about to-day, John 2" was MIR. Young's
question, on entering "Ah, SIR" said the
happy saint, " I am sitting under his shddow
tri' great delight" o wondrous consolation
in Christ" the river which, from the begin.
ming OF time TO the end, maketh glad the
city of our God l"-Selected.
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A Serious Business.

Girls talk all alike about marriage, as
though it was jubilee, gladstone thing, a
rose without thorn; and so it is, if all is
right, if they go about it like rational be-
ings, instead of mery-making children. 1t
is serious thing to marry. 1t is life bust
ness. Therefore never do it in hurry
never run away to get married; never marry
for wealth or position, or fine person or
manners, but for both, for the qualities OF
the mind and heart, which make an honor
able man. Take time, think long and well
before you accept any proposal; consult
your parents, then some judicious friend,
then your own judgment. Learn all that is
possible for you to learn of your proposed
husband. When all doubts have been re-
moved, and not till then, accept him.
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THE BETTER WAY.--Let us be so charit-
able and tender TO our fellow-travelers as
they halt and wait on this paltry planet to
gather strength for the journey through the
universe, that, meeting them in the immea-
surable future, they may remember us not by
storied urn or eulogistic epitaphs, but by the
gentleness and sympathy and helpfulness we
have shown them when little, both in time
and action, counted much.
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II NUMMINSTONEKS' NOTICE.
The undersigned having beenapponted by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District Of Washington Commission
TO receive, examine and adjust all claims and demands
Of all persons against the estate Of Francis Clark. late
Barre In said District deceased and all claims exhibited In
Offset thereto, hereby give notice that will for the
purposes aforesaid at the dwelling house of Allen r. Wood
In barre, the 2d day Of August and 22d day Of Nove
ber next from one O'Clock ?. NJ. until four o'clock p M
each OF said days and that six months from the 22l day Of
May, A. D. 1873 Ia the time limited by said Court for said
creditors to present their claims TO for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Barre. Vt. this sth day of June, A. d. 1873
ALLEN T. WOOD, l,.,,.t,.t.,,
4O-42 HIRAM T, BATCHELDER,J SuhihSsloheiS'
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w
In Probate Court, held Montpelier in said District
the 18th day Of June A. d. 1873:
Emily Cummings Hanes, Administrative OF the estae of
William j. Hanes late OF Cabot In said District deceased
presents administration account for examination and
allowance and makes application for decree of distrib
ton and partition OF the estate OF said deceased Where
upon II Is ordered by said Court that said account and said
application be referred 10 session thereof to be held at
July A. D. 1875 for hearing and decision thereon And Is
further ordered that notice hereof be to all persons
interested, by publication OF the three weeks
sively the Vermont watcnan State Journal, a
paper published at Montpelier previous 10 said time APP
pointed for hearing that they may appear at said time and
place. and cause any they may have, why said
count should not be allowed, and such decree made.
by the Court.-Attest
4O42 HARVEY TILDES, Judge.
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joy is prize unbought, and is freest,
purest in its flow, when II comes unsought.
No getting into heaven as a place will com
pass it. You must carry it with you, else it
is not there. You must have it in you as
the music of well-ordered soul, the fire of
holy purpose, the yelling up, out Of the
central depths, of eternal springs that hide
their waters there.---BusAneu.
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Hope.


What this earth would be without the sun
the human life would be without hope.
Like the orb Of day its precious influence is
felt and acknowledged by ALL for dark in
deed would be our lot did not hope come to
us just when the clouds are darkest; and as
the storm seems about to break upon us,
hope sends beam TO comfort and assure us
that the beauteous sun is still shining behind
those lowering clouds, and bids us look for
the silver lining that win yet appear ere the
storm has passed away. In afiliction's night
what unspeakable comfort hope brings TO the
fond mother weeping over a little grave,
and how dear TO her aching heart Is the
cherished hope of meeting her lost darling
in the green pastures and beside the still
waters, whittier the Good Shepherd leads the
lambs of his fold. Her trusting heart is
calmed, and she is content to live on with
that bright hope before her So it is in all
the varied paths of life, however dark and
perplexing, hope is seen (though like the
sun often through clouds) clearing and
Frightening our way and as we near our
journeys end, and realize that the rays of
the earthly sun are falling upon us for the
last time, then hope, with her sister faith,
smiles sweetly upon us, and points to the
eternal sun, that never sets, and in whose
beams are everlasting life.
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% gnesidf.
ny WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT.

ny WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT.
These verses havea tenderness and quiet beauty
Of Mr. Bryant's poetry; and their
is especially fitting at this time when
he wish which he expressed has found its own
ad fufilment
gnzed upon the glorious sky,
And the green mountains round,
. And thought that when came to lie
u At rest within the ground,
'Twere pleasant that in howery June,
When brooks send up cheerful tune
ln And groves cheerful sound.
70 The sexion's hand, my grave to make,
& The rich, green mountain turf should break.
A cell within the frozen mould.
eohin bourne through alcet,
And Icy clods above II rolled,
While fierce the tempests beat
Away will not think Of these
Blue be the sky and soft the breeze,
Earth green beneath the feet
And be the damp mould gently pressed
Into my narrow place Of rest.
There, through the long, long summer hours,
The golden light should lie,
And thick young herbs and groups Of flowers
Stand in their beauty by.
p The oriole should build and tell
His love-tale close beside my CELL
The idle butterfly
Should rest him there, and there be heard
The housewife bee and humming bird.
And what II cheerful shouts at noon
Come. from the village sent,
0rsong of maids beneath the moon
l With fairy laughter bont2
And what n, in the evening light,
Betrothed lovers walk In sight
ofmy low monuInent2
would tho lovely around
Might know sadder sight sound.
I know that no more should see
The seasons glorious show
Nor would s brightness shine for me-
Nor its wild music flow;
But H. around my place Of sleep,
The friends love should come TO weep,
They might not haste TO 90.
Soft airs and song, and light and bloom
Should keep them lingering by my tomb.
These 10 their softened hearts should bear
The thought Of what has been,
And speak Of one who cannot share
The gladness of the scene
Whose part, in all the pomp that ls
The circuit Of the summer hills
Is that his grave ia green;
And deeply would their hearts rejoice
To hear again his living voice.
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JAMES t. THURsT0N's ESTATE.

- STATE OF VERMONT, District OF Washington, S..
In Probate Court held at Montpelier. in and for said
District, on the l7th day Of June, A. ID. 1873;
An instrument purportng To be the last VIII and Testa
ment OF James T. Thurston, aie Of Montpelier in said
District deceased being presented to the Court by Charles
Dewey the Executor therein named for probate II IL
ordered Ivy said Court that all persons concerned therein be
notified TO appear at session Of said Court 10 be held
the Probate 0fce In Montpelier, the 5th day of July,
A. d. 1873 at ten O'Clock In the forenoon, and show
II any they may have against the probate OF said will for
which purpose II sfurther ordered that copy the record
Of this order be published three weeks successfully in the
Vermont Wachman State journal, printed at Montpelier,
previous to said time appointed for hearing.
by the Court.-Attest,
40-i2 HARVEY TILDEN Judge
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ELIJAH MARsHALL's ESTATE.

In Probate Court, held Montpelier In said District.
the l2th day OF June, A. ID. 1878;
Y. g. Marshall, Administrator OF the estate of Elijah
Marshall late of Waterbury. In said District deceased.
presents his administration account examination and al
owance and makes application for decree OF distribution
and partition Of the estate OF said deceased Whereupon II IL
ordered by said Court that said account and said application
be referred TO session thereof TO he held at the Probate
once, in said Montpelier, the 9Th day of July, \. d.
1873. for hearing and decision tereon And further or
dere that notice hereof be given to all interested
by publication of the three weeks successfully in the
Vermont watchman a. State journal, newspaper pub
ahed at Montpelier, previous to said time appointed for
hearing that they may appear said time and place and
show II they have why said account should
not be allowed, and such decree made.
BY the CouTt.--Attest
aO-42 HARVEY TILDEN Judge
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HENRY CLAY PEARCE,s ESTATE.


The undersigned having been appointed by the Honor
able Probate Court for the District OF Washington Commits
siones 10 receive examine. and adjust all claims aud de-
mands OF all persons against the estate OF Henry Clay
Pearce late Of New Bedford, Mass, In said District de-
ceased and all claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give
notice that will for the purposes aforesaid at the
house OF Alonzo ID. Pearce Calais 9Th day July
and 5th day Of October next from O'Clock Pm untl
four O'clock p NJ each of said days and that six months
from the 2st day OF May A. d. 1875 the time limited by
said Conr for said creditors TO present their claims
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Calais, this sth day Of June, A. d. 1873
so-,a GhQKiE SHpkiEs y GHAx hiRS,p Commissioner
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CELLEY's RsTATE,

The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District Of Washington Commission
to receive examine and adjust all claims and demands
Of all persons against the estate OF William Celley late of
Woodbury., in said District, deceased and all claims exhb
tied IN Offset thereto, hereby give notice that will meet
for the purposes aforesaid at the dwenghouse of Widow
Hannah Ceey the 18th day osAugust and 18th day OF
November next, from one o'clock until Ave o'clock
each Of said days and that six months from the 18th day
Of May A. D. 1875, Is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors TO present their claims to for examination
and allowance.
Dated at Woodbury., this 18th day Of June, A. d. 1873
4O-t2 NJ p GoODEII Commissioners.
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A MAN more than half-seas-over was OBJ.
served one day supporting the parapet of
the North Bridge, Edinburgh, shaking his
head, and repeating to himself sadly, at
must be done, il must be done" An old
lady, passing by, thinking he contemplated
suicide, said TO him, What must be done,
my man ?" "Must 60 home and face my
wife," was the woeful answer.
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EAT0N's ESTATE:

7 o T.
In Probate Court, held at Montpelier in and for said
District, on the 18th day OF June, A. ID. 1873;
An instrument purporting 10 be the last VIII and Testa-
ment OF Nathaniel Eaton, late Of Mddesex In said Dis
trct deceased being presented to the Court by Dorman B.
Eaton the executor therein named for probate II IL
dered by said Court that all persons concerned therein
be notified appear session of said Court be held
the Probate Office In Montpelier, the 9Th day OF July A.
ID. 1873, and show II any they may have against the
probate Of said will for which purpose Is further ordered
that copy of the record of this order be published three
weeks successfully In the Vermont Watchnan and State
Journal printed at Montpelier, previous TO said time a
pointed for hearing. By the cour-Attest,
4o-I2 N. A. CHASE, Register
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sHEPARp,s ESTATE.

The nndersgned having been agponed by the Honorable
70 receive examine and adjust all claims and demands
Of all persons against the estate Of Catherine Shepard
Of Planneld, in said District, deceased, and all claims
hibed In Offset thereto hereby give notice that viii
meet for the aforesaid the residence OF the de-
November next from O'clock NJ until Ave O'Clock
NJ each Of said days and that six months from the 4h day
Of June A. D. 1875 h the time limited by said Court for said
cretor TO present their claims 10 for examination and
allowance.
Dated al planneld, this 18th day Of June A. d. 1873
as HhHAS cHARtEs r. p nBa4fchiELDER. Commissioner.
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Death to Potato Bugs,

<sAsKER WORMS, cuRRANT WORMS, CATERPII-
" LARS GRAsSIIOPPERS, COCKH0A CHES, WATER
BUGS, MOTHS, ANTS, fLEAs, &e., &c.
For the determination o. ,he above pesis o. The farmer and
we confidently recommend having elhal III the mar
ke and at rates 10 bring II within The reach Of ALL
tionnl Exterminator, DisinfeotAnt and DeodO-
rlzsr Company. Boston, 10 whom all orders should be
addressed.
Office, "a Lincoln ~. p. O. Box 1859.
Hly rhiA preparation IA, also, an excellent
fof stables houses other noKioua paces. i0-l9
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Seleqf cMisre11anp.


I.
Sweetheart, name the day for me
when we two shall welded be.
Make II ere another moon,
While the meadows are IN tune,
And the trees are blossomlng,
And the robins mate and sing;
Whisper. love. and name day
In this merry month Of May.
No. no. no,
You shall not escape me sol
Love will not forever wait;
Roses fade when gathered late.
II.
Fie, for shame, Sir Nalcontenti
How can time be better spent
Than In wooing7 ] would wed
When the clover blossoms red,
When the air ia full Of bliss,
And the sunshine like kiss.
II you're good IN grant a boon;
You shall have me, air, in June.
Nay, nay, may,
Girls for once should have their way
II you love me walt tlll June;
Rosebuds wither picked too soon.
-AtiaHtie for July.
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Dress S-Making!

Please remember that MISS HELEN NJ. HOWARD IN
be found at her residence in Twingvie tarre) w. where
will be happy receive the friends who have lib-
ally patronized her In the past together with any Others
who may desire garments fitted made. TERMS
LIBERAL. Orders from abroad will receive prompt
attention. 334S
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THERE is in Christianity light enough for
these who sincerely wish TO see 1t, and dark
ness enough to confound those of an opposite
isposition.--Pdscdl
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CANCER!

DIR. Is. SHEPARD, Newbury. VT, would inform
the afhcted that he treats sCIRRrUs CANCER of the
mammary and axlliary gland arm-pit successfully.
After thyfou years close attention To the subject he
has discovered remedy which for removing this phase Of
Scrhus and OF treatment to the patient cannot be
equaled IN Europe or America. 32-ii