Brattleboro' Messenger from Brattleboro, Vermont • 4

IYew -Yoi-k and Hartford STEAM-BOAT LINE. COMBINATION AGAINST INTEMPERANCE EXPLAINED AND JUSTIFIED. Brattleboro' nigh School. THE Summer Term of this Institution will commence on the first Monday of June next and continue twelve weeks. Every ex will; if you brave the devil, he will not be so cowardly as to retreat.

Shall he alone turn poltroon, and run away from a seasonable glass Not he and so, for fear of being thought to think himself in danger, he drinks on and dies. Now, what right had you to countenance and abet the ruin of that man? What right had you, by a foolish and unnecessary gratification, to tempt him to sin destruction? Remember the magnanimouj declaration of Paul "If meat cause mf brother to offend, I will eat no meat while the world standeth, lest I cause my brother to offend." This should be the maxim of owing to their having been pressed upon the notice of society by ihe steady and persevering pledge of temperate men. It is thro' this means, that such multitudes have been led, not only to reflect, but to act, to acl promptly, decidedly, fearlessly, unitedly; if the former course of simply reasoning on the subject, and acting silently as insulated individuals, had been continued, nothing approaching the same results could have been witnessed, nor could we now look forward with so confident assurance to complete success. Whatever objection, therefore, may seem to lie against this part of the system, a little examination shows it lo be unfounded; while to admit it in practice would be ruinous to the enterprise. No; to create all this misery, exceeded in amount all that was paid for all public purposes could they do less than say, Something must be Hone? What should it be The minds of observing and Christian men were long ago agitated on this question.

Inquiries were instituted, addresses- were delivered, the press was made eloquent, the law was made to operate. Gradually an impression was made. There were those w-ho understood the Heedlessness and mischief of all use of intoxicating liquors: and many years since, families lived, and farms were carried on, and ships were navigated without them. But the public sentiment still pleaded for a little indulgence, and for a long time the friends of temperance thought it "And even after the truth became established, that there was no hope but in total abstinence, the reform moved slowly for want of concert. At length a combination was perceived to be i lie thing, and the only thing necessary.

Every step had been taken but this. Every step seemed to prepare for this. This was called for; it came into action; it gathered numbers; ii extended itself wide. And what has been ihe result? A perceptible and almost universal change in the customs of society meets us every where; in our own houses, in the social habits of our neighborhood, in the common opinion respecting what is hospitable and kind. Ruin and brandy are no longpr a common refreshment for friends, nor indispensable to a training, a committee meeting, or a law suit.

The traveller through the country remarks' the change every where; and the philanthropist and patriot-speak of it in almost unmeasured terms or gralulation and An Address delivered before the Cambridge Temperance Society, March 27, 1832. By Henry Ware, Professor of Pulpit Eloquence and the Pastoral Care in Harvard U-niversity. I appear before you this evening in the name of the Cambridge. Temperance Society, which now makes its first appeal to this community. 1 feel it a privilege to be its organ.

There is no cause I could more heartily advocate; and there is no place in which I could so cheerfully do it, as in this, the place where my early youth worship-ped, and amongst my early friends. In attempting to say what may be most suitable to the occasion, I shall make it my single object to stale the considerations which lead us to join in the general combination against intemperance, which is forming throughout the land, 1 may say, throughout the considerations which seem to make it the duty of every good citizen, as well as every sincere Christian, to lend his name and his influence to the cause. To this end I shall endeavour lo explain the necessity of such a combination, to show its nature and character, and to point out the results at which it aims. I. That this Combination is necessary will appear from a slight glantae at the iiHtme extent of the evil, the insufficiency of all previous measures for its and the success which has thus far attended the present operation.

Of the nature and extent of the evil in question it cannot be needful to speak at large. They have been so fully and frequently exposed, that no one can be ignorant of them. It will be enough to refresh your minds by a rapid recapitulation. Recollect then what it is to be the subject of strong drink. Contemplate the picture of some miserable' man who lives in bondage to his bottle; and observe what a loathsome object he is; squalid, bloated, diseased, offensive in bis.

whole appearance, incapable of communicating happiness, the derision of boys, the terror and shame of his weeping, impoverished wile, the scorn, and ruin of his unhappy children, the nuisance of his neighborhood. In a word, bring vividly before you the image of some one of these degraded creatures, of whom, alas, you have all known but too many. Then recollect that to this least-like condition have been reduced multitudes of eve ry class and rank in society not only the children of the dissolute and depraved, en ticed by early example; not only the sons of ignorance and infamy, brought up by vag abond parents to be like themselves but the sons and daughters of the virtuous and the pure, who began life in loveliness and hope, whose early promise was the pride and joy of parental affection, have been seduced they know not how, till their loveliness and honor have faded, and their parents' hearts have been broken, and they have died like the beasts that perish. Consider that these victims, thus corrupt ed and destroyed, of all ages and both sexes and every profession, for even the senate, the bench, and the pulpit, have not escaped; mothers and daughters have been snared; the youngest children and the hoarest old men have been drawn into the fearful company; the rich and the poor, who met no where else, have met here; and the learned and the illiterate, the refined and the vulgar, who had no other common ground, have foiind one here; consider, 1 say, that all these have been beguiled into it involuntarily, unintentionally, through the insidious, false pretence, that to drink a little was either indispensable for health, labor or good fellowship, or at any rate was innocent and safe. Recollect that the number of.

those, who die annually in the United States in this dreadful ruin of body and soul, has been estimated, on the most reasonable calculations, to be at least thirty thousand, or according to others, five hundred a week, and two murders; that four fifths of all the paupers, that two thirds of all the imprisoned debtors, that more than half of all the lunatics and maniacs, that three fourths of all the criminals, are the direct, well ascertained consequence of intemperance: that therefore we may say of the greater part of our prisons, almhouses, and lunatic asylums, they are necessary only because of the prav-alent intemperance; they'serve to balance the distilleries and dram shops the whole burden of their expense on public and private charity, is a tax on the sober and industrious for the accommodation of the iuleand profligate. Recollect what is the amount of the entire loss to the country from this cause, as calculated from authentic data by one of the judges of the United States' Court an annual loss to the country, as he states it, of the enormous sum of ninriy-fuur millions of dollars; "more than sufficient lo buy up all the houses, lands, and slaves in llie United Slates once in every twenty years." Recollect that there is scarcely a village, in which the cost of the ardent spirits annually used, has not been more than enough lo pay all the taxes, which lo support the ministry and schools and highways. Recollect that this stale of things has been perpetuated by the existence of a class of men, who thrive and grow rich on this general ruin a class so numerous as to furnish a grog-shop for every twenty one inhabitants, and distilleries, which, in 1815, amounted lo forty thousand. Things being in this condition, was it not necessary that something should be done? Was it possible that those, who discerned the appalling extent of tho evil, could be satisfied to sit still and see the devastation move on, without devising some means lo slay its horrible progress? When they witnessed the debasement and wo of some miserable wretch in their own vicinity, and re fleeted that there was an army of such beings in the land, as numerous as that which Napoleon led to Russia; when they thought of the crowds of weeping, heart-broken friends who attended them whon they beheld the haggard company of the maniacs, hn criminals ertion, on the part of the Trustees, will be used to render this school eminently useful to young gentlemen and ladies. The school will he continued under the superintendence oi Mr.

J. G. McKean. TUITION. English Elementary studies $4 00 Latin, Greek, and higher branches Eng.

5 CO Modern Languages 00 Music. 1000 JNO. L. DICKERMAN, Sec'y. Northficld Academy School lor Teachers.

HE SUMMER TERM of this In stitution will commence on TUESDAY the 5th of June next continue eleven weeks. Board can be obtained for scholars of both sexes, and good accommodations furnished at from SI 25 to $1 50. The teachers pledge themselves that they will spare no pains to improve the morals and manners as well as the minds of their pupils. TUITION. Ancient and Modern Languages $5 00 English Studies from S3 00 to $4 00 BYRUS HOSMER, i Teachers EDGAR BUCKINGHAM, ieacners-Northfield, April 20, 1832.

5wl3 JOIOT II. KIJV-G, MERCHANT TAILOR, At the Old Stand, Door North of Chase's Stage House.) JCST RECEIVED, NEW CLOTHS, among which are Blue, Black, Mulberry, Olive, Brown and Mixed Super and Superfine Broad Cloths. Black, Blue, and Blue Striped, Drab and Drab Striped CASSIMERES. For Summer wear Striped and Checked Merino Casaiineres Checked, Brown Drab Drillings; Fustian; White Drillings; French Bombazines, super superfine Gentlemen's and Ladies' Kid Gloves White Linen ditto Brown do. Black Silk do.

Buckskin do. VESTINGS, dark and light; Hose, Suspenders, and Trimminirs of all kinds. Also a splendid assortment of STOCKS of the latest approved style, by the doz. or single. CUTTING as usual, and warranted.

Brattleboro, May 4th. 15 ttzp-jPublic WILL be offered for sale at public auction on MONDAY the 14th instant, at 12 o'clock at noon, at the dwelling house of Widow Eupheinia Richardson in Halifax, a variety of articles of the personal estate. of Cupt. Josephas Richardson, late of said Halifax, deceased, consisting of Sole and Upper Leather, Calf-skins finished and in the ruff, parts of sides and pieces of Sole and Upper Leather Farming, Shoemaking, Tanning and Currying tools one 5 years and one 3 years old Horse, Cavalry Equipments and Uniform, Cutter and Harness, 'A liberal credit will be given on good security. DARIUS BULLOCK, Adm'r.

Halifax, May 2d, 1833. 2wl5 AVER1X.L, PRIOR OFFER FOR SALE, Qi Hhds. New Orleans, J- Porto Rico, MOLASSES. 53Bbls. Trinidad 30 Hhds.

St Croix, Porto Rico, SUGARS, aim iew Orleans 28 Boxes I Lump (1st and 2d HOBbls. quality) U0' 15 Hhds. St Croix rttt 25 Do. Boston New Eng. 5 Pipes half pipes B.

15 Qr. Casks Madelra 10 Pipes qr. casks Port and Catalonia 20 qr. casks Malaga Sherry 30 Pipes, half pipes Dry and Sweet anil qr. casks Malaga 5 Pipes I French BRANDY 20 Qr.

casks and Holland GIN. 35 Chests and Young Hyson 1 half chests and Hyson 45 Chests Hyson Skin 20 do. half do. Souchong 70 Bugs Coffee, Pepper and Pimento. Cloves, Nutmegs, Ginger, Cassia, Maccoboy and Scotch Snuff, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, -240 Casks Cut Nails, assorted sizes.

57 Kegs and Boxes Tobacco, various brands. 200 Bags Shot. Turks Island, American and Fine SALT Constantly afloat and in Store. Hartford, Conn. 1832.

7m9 T. K. RRACE CO. WHOLESALE GItOCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, HARTFORD, (CO.YJW) A liberal advances on properly consigned to them for sale. They now have on hand and usually Iceep a full assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Pepper, Pimento, Cassia, Cloves, Nulmegs, Ginger, Raisins, St Croix N.E.

Rum, Brandy, Gin, Wines, Sail, Molasses, Pure Spirit, Tobacco, Snuff, Rice, Flour, Sperm and Whale Oil, Sa Eratus, Starch, Soap, Glass, Salt Petre, Brimstone, Co4ion, Indigo, Juniper Berries which they offer for sale on accommo dating terms. Sept 20. Iy35 District or Vermont, to wit (l.s.)XE it remembered, that on the thir-JD teenth day of April, Anno Domini laJi, Jeremiah Greenleat ot the saul District hath deposited in this office, the title of a book which is in the words following, to wit "ue-ography of the United States, upon a new plan: by which the most important questions, relative to any State or Territory in the Union, can be answered at a glance of the eye. By the author, of Grammar Simplified'." The right whereof he claims as proprietor, in conformity to an act of Congress, entitled "an act to amend the several acts respecting copy rights." JESSE GOVE, Clerk of the District. A true copy of record, examined and sealed by me, J.

GOVE, Clerk. Hare Chance. OR SALE, that new and well known FURNACE, alely owned and occupied by Beach and Clifford. Said Furnace is in good condi tion, and, together with half an acre of land with the appurtenances thereto belonging, will be sold cheap for cash or good endors ed notes. If not disposed of by the 26th of June next, it will be sold at public Auction, at 2 o'clock P.

M. For terms, apply to the subscriber, CHARLES CHAPIN. Brattleboro, March, 1832. 3ml 1 THE following Boats form a Daily Line between New York and Hartford, and will leave N.York at 4 P. M.

and Hartford at 12 M. THE OLIVER ELLSWORTH, CAPT. II. WATERMAN, .7 Leaves New York TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS. Leaves Hartford and THURSDAYS.

THE MACDONOUGH, CAPT. JABEZ HOWES, Leaves New York Leaves Hartford MO.YDAYS and THURSDAYS. WEDNESDAYS tf, SATURDAYS. THE CHIEF JUSTICE MARSHALL, CAPT. SAMUEL II.

HOWES, Leaves New York WEDNESDAYS if Leaves Hartford TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS. SATURDAYS. The abovo are substantial and well built Boats, with low pressure engines the cabins are airy and pleasant, with every accoinmoda-tionfor passengers. 5 Stages will be in readiness on the arrival of the Boats at Hartford, to convey passengers to Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont H. BRAINARD, Agent Hartford, April 7.

32wl2 FROM NEW-YORK A.YD BOSTON. WILLIAM P. CUNE has received a splendid stock of GOODS viz ISO pices Light and Dark Prints, 50 English and French Ginghams', French Muslins, Furniture Prints, Black Italian Lustrings, Gro de Berlin, Gro de Naples, Changeable Sincliaws, Ditto Gro de Naples, India Levantines, Satin straw col'd do. Silk Aprons, Rich Garniture Ribbons, cap ribbons, Blond Gauze Handkfs, Rich Crape do. Mandarine and Palmyrene do.

Col'd bordered Linen do. Pongees, Flag, Silk, Organdines, Corded Skirts, Figured Cotton -Hose, Printed Silk ditto, Green figured Barage Veils, Black Lace do. Parasols, Umbrellas, Ladies' super-super Gloves, horseskin do. Belt Ribbons, Diaper Table Cloths, Irish Linen, Cambric Muslin, Jaconet do. Swiss do.

Russian Diaper, Bleached Cottons, Black, Blue, Mixt, Brown and Olive Broadcloths, Cassitneres, very cheap. 1 10 Dozen Men and Boys' Caps, 10 Cases Napt Hats. Hard Ware, Crockery, Groceries, Which are offered for sale very low for any kind of Produce, Cash, or good Credit Brattlehoro, April l(i, 13 House Painting, riflHE subscriber will devote himself, the coming season, to the business of Mouse and Shop Paper Glazing and White Washing. He returns his thanks for past favors, and assures those who may employ him that lie will lend his best endeavors to give salisf-tion. He will occupy the shop formerly occupied by his father, where applications can be made.

He manufactures, and is preparing to have a supply ai all times on hand, FANCY, DrNLYG AND KITCHEN CHAIRS, which will be sold at low prices for cash or most kinds of country produce. ALEXANDER CAPEN. Brattleboro, March 8, 1832. 7 NOTICE. A LVIN W.

BARRETT, bound to me by written contract, has left my service, and I hereby forbid all persons harbouring, trusting or employing him, as they would avoid the penalty of the law. I shall pay no debt of his contracting. W. H. ALEXANDER.

Chesterfield, April 22, 1832. -IS Farmers are you wishing materially to improve your breed of Horses 5 THE subscriber has been at great expense to procure the elegant full blood thorough bred horse, Hamillonian Messenger. He is a true descendant from the old imported Messenger, is a beautiful blood bay, with black legs, mane and tail, the exact color wanted for market full sixteen hands and a half high, seven years old this Spring, and is said by all which has ever been brought into this section of the country. He moves elegantly, with power and speed. He will stand through the season at the stable of the subscriber in Putney.

Credit will be given if wanted. People living at a distance will be kept over night free of expensp. N. B. Pastures provided for mares from a distance, but no accountability for accidents oresenpes.

RUSSELL PERRY. Putney, 1st May, 183'2. We the subscribers, being well acquainted with the Hnmiltonian breed of horses, do stato with confidence that we consider them the best stock of Horses to breed fiom, within our knowledge. I. W.

BISHOP, Granville. GROVE MOORE, Rupert J. UNDERBILL. Dorset HIRAM HILL, Sunderland. JOXA.

BAKER, Arlington. NATHAN JUDSON, Pawlet. March 10, 1831. 8w51 STATE OF VERMONT. Marlborough Probate District ss.

At the Probate Court, holdcn at New Fane, April 13, A. D. 18.52 Present, Hon. Marshall Miller, Esq. Judge.

To all persons concerned in the Estate of Josephas Richardson, late of Halifax in said District, deceased, intestate Grf.etinq. APPLICATION being made to the Probate Court, by Eupheinia Richardson, Widow of said deceased, and Guardian of all the heirs of said deceased, that Darius Bullock, Esquire, Administrator of the Estate of said deceased, may be empowered to sell and convey a cer tain part of the real estate of said deceased, tor the purpose ot raising money to pay the debts of said deceased, hi preference to sel ling personal estate lou are hereby tnat a Hearing will De bad in the premises, a the 1'robate Lourt, to be holden at the Im James Avcrill in Wilmington in said Dist.iirV on the hrst Wednesday ot June next am less bonds be given with sufhcient surety the payment ol saul debts, as the Cou direct, and if it shall appear that the ce will not be injured thereby, licence a pi ai ruy win be given the said Adminitri sell such part of the said real estate's be tound necessary to sell for the debts as aforesaid. By order of the Judire, JAMES ELLIOT. Pwb, Tf ft every man; and there can be no doubt, if the strong would all act on this prmci they would confirm the moral courage and strengthen the moral efforts-o ands, who would otherwise be! lo: how many thousands are there, strength to run counter to Indeed it will not do to ciple of entire abstinence. stone of the cause.

On it rei cess in which we rejoice. A low men to drink moderately, and for themselves, as you must, what is ale drinking, and you restore the do of the demon at once. But the nledtrc. is that necessary i that I a i expedient On this noint. I am aware, there is er difference of nninion.

Many of the friends lo the cause, advocates of the principle, hesitate about ihe pledge. their nMer.iirms. conscientiously an giously entertained. They are to be ed 'with all respect. But afier careful consideration I have been sivc the subiect.

I am cons that I think them founded i as offer no sufficient join the combination. I he error see supposing that ed for hv ten in and snare to his consci act from unworthy First, these persons these -injurious articles. enough? Why pledge oursclv strainl which we already pract I answer, I' or the sake ol other fit the sake of extending the knowledge! influence of your example. There isl larre class of men almost persuaded, wi think on the whole it would be better toy andou the altogether, who yet continuf Idrink habitually, though soberly, and whoTOius encourage ihe intemperate, because whey are not called to make an immediate (lecision. Your private example does not urge! them lo it any more to-day than next year; find they think that next year will be morel But when you sign a paper land pass it lo them, 'they are brought to a decision on the spot.

And it is precisely in this way that thousands, without a moment's hesitation, have been made practical advocates of the cause. They were advocates at heart before yet ihey might never have become such openly, so as to exert a wholesome in fluence, except they had thus bean called on for an immediate decision. In this way, therefore, your written engagement may make your practice known to many, thus lend lo influence many, who never would otherwise have learned whatyour.practice is. But again they We lay snares for con science in thus surrendering our liberty. We do not think a little occasional indul gence injurious to us, though we do not desire it; and why should we tempt ourselves by the prohibition It is not strange that some should be affected by this mode of viewing the matter.

They religiously dread to tamper with con science, put its delicacy in jeopardy. But, after all, are they not mistaken as to the amount of the risk I If they are accustomed lo act on principle, is there much danger that appetite or civility will get ascendency over it, because they have told their neighbors that it shall not for this is the amount of it. Or, suppose it amounted to something more yet should they not be ready to incur the risk for the sake of the good which they may thus do lo others? fpr this is the point to be considered. It is a question between a single regard to one's own a benevolent sacrifice to the good of others. On the one side is a possible efLil to one's self; on the other, an inevitable evil to oth ers.

Which is lo be cho: consci-ily, the entious man, who walks personal danger is not erlain- ly cannot feel do what might nevot he duty by th seek his own, and by that already eat no cause meat while the world standeth my brother lo offend." I would ask also, why this objection should be thought so pcculiary strong in this case, when it is equally applicable to many other occasions, on which it is never brought forward "We arc principled against making promises to do our duly we choose to do it because it is our duty; otherwise we set snares for our consciences." i But you do not act on this principle in other cases. It is your duly lo speak the truth in a court of justice yel you make a solemn engagement to do so. It is your duty to pay your debts yel you do not hesitate to give a note of hand, promising payment. It is your duty to be faithful to your wife; yet yon did not refuse, when you look etter lor worse, lo engage to be ever find yourself li truth, pay your debt beeausc of these pr them snares to your then there is no force in Cannot stand before a cand It is lo be said further. requisition that experience semial to the prevalence of the cause we can expect its complete triumph only thro' the power, which is by this means imparted lo its operations.

It is undoubtedly a fact, that the vigorous and rapid spread of just sentiments on this subject has been mainly 7V a IIII1W I er fur -h l-f ou ji oih filyT tV Jit il foion. in yce of this haswbved it es- long as we require our magistrates to bind mselves to fidelity in office, we must not unreasonable to bind ourselves to If every sober man would do it, obligation, assumed aud dischar- officers of state, would ffect so the virtue and prosperity of the We should then speedily witness results at which we aim. TO BE CONCLUDED. Spring Goods. JOTHAM HOWE HAS JUST KECKIVF.D, A LARGE assortment of PIECE GOODS, among which are tho following Broadcloths and Cassimerea of various colours and qualities Merino and Rouen Casai-meres Drillings, rnkeens, Beaverteens and Stripes for Summer wear; Assortment of Ves-tings Calicoes of the latest and most elegant styles, and withal very cheap English and French Muslins English, Scotch and Belgium Ginghams; Pink Battiste; Plain and fig'd Swiss Muslins Mull and Book ditto Plain Mil fig'd Cambrics, col'd Cambrics, Black and Miite Bobinets, Footings, Edgings and Insert- Irish Linens, Brown and blaek do.

Dia- Naples, Gro de Berlin, fiinchaws and ks, Green carafe, cord Florences, ol'd Bandanna, Flag, Canton black uk Handkifs Ladies fancy Crape, and Silk Ilandkfs Thibet, Merino and Ik Shawls, General Assortment of Do mestic Goods, viz: Brown and Bleached Sheetings and Shirt ings, lickings, Yarns, feewings, btripes and plaids Paper Hangings, Umbrellas, Or?" The above, with numerous other arti cles in the dry goods line, are offered at the lowest prices, for cash, produce, or the usual terms of credit. West Bratlleboro, April 25, 1S32. 15 NOTICE. rpiHE subscriber informs his friends and the -L public that he will continue the book business in this place. He trusts that by attention to his business by endeavoring to please his customers keeping a good assortment, selling at the lowest city prices to make it the object, interest and desire of every one to patronize and encourage the Brattleboro' Bookstore.

CF'The BOOK-BINDING Establishment is also continued. The best of stock will bo used. Those persons who may wish OLD BOOKS Rebound, or Periodicals and other publications protected from decay, would do woil to cnii. (jyAH Orders will be cheerfully received and promptly executed. tfj" Also those accounts that have become due, the subscriber wishes to settle, that he may open new ones.

GEO. II. PECK. Brattleboro, May 3d, 1832. 15 On Hand, ALL sorts of School Books Writiko, Letter, Wrapping and Col'd Paper; Stationary, at the lowest city prices Wholesale and Retail, at the Braltleboro1 Bookstore.

Wanted. RAGS WANTED Cash) Books or Paper given for Rags May 4. at the Brattleboro' Bookstore. NOTICE. rlHE Copartnership heretofore existing be- JL tween the subscribers under the firm of King Elliot, was by mutual consent dis solved on the Kith day of April last.

All those whose notes or accounts are yet unsettled, are called upun to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers. JUH1N 11. JcvlJNli, May 4, 1835. S.H.ELLIOT. MISS OBCUTT TJA I opened shop in the village of JLJL f'ayelteville, for the JUlLLl.y t.11 and business in all their various branches, begs leave to inform the Ladies of the village and vicinity that she will be grateful for a share of their patronage in the line of her business.

She will work in traw and Leghorn if required. Fayettevillc, April 30, 1832. 15 DISSOLUTION. THE copartnership heretofore existing under the firm of Simonds and Jones, is by mutual consent dissolved. All persons indebt ed to the firm are requested to call and settle immediately with Wm.

II. Jones, with whom tho demands are left and who is duly authorized to receive and settle the same. JOHN SIMONDS, EBEN. JONES. Dover, April 20th, 1832.

lcw Firm and NTew. Goods. TMHE subscribers have formed a connexion -ft. in trade under the firm of LYMAN and JONES, and have purchased the stand heretofore occupied by Simonds Jones, where they have on hand and are receiving as general an assortment as is usually kept in country Stores, of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard Ware, Crockery and Glass Ware, -PAINTS AND DYE STUFFS, Coarse and Fine Salt, Codfish, Mackerel and Shad, N. E.

Rum, All of which will be sold on as liberal terms as at any other Store in the countv. JEPTHA LYMAN, Jr. WM. II. JONES.

West Dover, April 20th, 1832. 14 TO TANNERS. THE subscriber offers for sale his convenient Tanner's Stand, lying in the centre of Townshend, (Vt.) tot further particulars inquire of Feb. 16, 1832. W.

3m4 EVANS. joy. It is nearly a year since it was ascertained, that through these united bands, more than a million persons had given up the use ol ardent spirits; more than three thousand dealers had abandoned the traffic; more than three thousand drunkards had been known lo be reformed 'more'' ihnn a thousand distilleries had been stopped. I hese numbers have been increased since. From these few facts, of whose truth we may judge something from what we ourselves have witnessed, it may be perceived what efficiency there is in the present movement, what assurance that we are in the right course, and what encouragement to persevere.

All this goes to prove incontestably my first position, that this combination is necessary. Every thing else had been tried. For twenty years, men of every class, stales-men, lawyers, laborers, physicians, and divines, had been acting on the subject, and individuals in every part of the land had experimentally settled every important principle which is now acted upon. But for want of concentration llieir efforts and example were of limited effect. It was needful to unite them.

This has been partially done, and the consequences prove it to be a wise measure. Let it be done completely let ihe sober friends of man join together in one band, and act with one mind, and nothing can stand against them. 1 1. But before I her will do this, it is ne cessary I bat they understand the nature of this combination. Are Ihe terms of it such as they can reasonably assert lo? It is not to be concealed, that many ex cellent persons object, in the outset, against the very principle of association, as being of questionable propriety and expediency, to say the least, and attended with hazards so momentous as to make it their duty to withhold their countenance from them.

I do not mean to argue with such persons. I address only those who think differently who think that in this, as in many other ca ses of moral duty, some perils must be hazarded for the sake of a great and unquestionable good. 1 1n the present instance, the benefits are too vast, the efficacy too certain, the operation too imperiously demand ed, lo allow a moments hesitation. All the attendant evil becomes theoretical and trivial by the side of the palpable and inestimable good. VVhai i hen are the terms of the present combination 1 The principle, on which this present action is grounded, is that of total abstinence from the Use of ardent spirits, to which it requires that the members of the association bind themselves by express agreement.

Here then are two things ihe principle and the pledge. Is there reasonable objection to either? To the principle certainly there can be none. No one, who knows any thing of the nature of the evil in question, will dream of finding a remedy in any thing short of the absolute prohibition of the intoxicating article. All experience proves, I hat no man can be accounted safe who allows himself to drink moderately. Dr.

Johnson once said, "I know what intemperance is, and I know what is abstinence; but I never yet could learn what is Thousands may say the same. They can abstain but they cannot drink moderately. In abstinence there is no difficulty, comparatively no self-denial, and there is safely. But to drink a little, and stop as soon as the appetite is provoked lo deny an increasing gratification to a growing thirst this is, for many men, too hard; and lo all it is fearfully dangerous. There is no safety but in resolute abstinence.

What objection then can there be to the principle? Especially since it is one of the demonstrated fruihs, that not a drop is needed by any man in a-ny circumstances, and that in most cases it is actually deleterious. How indeed could it be necessary, when the world went on till within three hundred years without the invention of ardent spirit and its Use has been common in New-England less than ninety years. But it is not only this personal consideration which justifies the principle. Every man must recollect his relation to others. However impossible that he should fall, he must consider, that it may be essential to tho very salvation of some weaker neighbor that he altogether abstain.

Bui he sees you take a little. Why should not lie It is as innocent in him as in you and he is ashamed to betray a greater distrust of his own t.n vnu of yours. If you risk it, he h'jT..