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tensive improvements are IN contem-
plalion on the new volume, both as TO
It's matter aud appearances by securing
increased talent to its columns, and put
ting il on new type throughout.


For its general standing and charac-
ter, reference may be bad TO its perse-
vering efforts in The calse, OF Universal
ism, and the moral elevation of the race,
for the last twelve years. As in the
past so in the future, no efforts will 10
spared to render il one of the best pub
lications in the order--a valuable Jour
nal of Religion, Literature and lntelli-
gence--in short, an acceptable Family
Paper, either for the established Uni
versalist, or for the Inquirer after the
truth of the doctrine, and even for the
candid opposer, who is disposed TO eX-
anime boln sides Of the question. In all
its course it aims to be guided by the
law of kindness and love, and TO. say 10
those who cannot unite with it in senti-
ment, ''come now and let us reason to-
geiher.;'


arrangements are in progress for a
Series Of Articles, of a Commentary,
Expository and Literary character,
which shall give greater solidily and
permanent value 10 the volume and rem
der it still more worthy Of preserva-
ton.


An Original Historical Tale. 1t is
proposed, also to give, in the course of
the volume, Ito commence in the early
part, perhaps the first number) high
Iy interesting Historical Tale entitled,
The Scout; or theFast Of ST. Nicholas.
To those who had the pleasure of peru
sing the very interesting tale Eagle Of
the Mohawks'--inserted in the volume
for 1870 Al. it need only be stated that
the Scout is a continuation, or more pro-
perly speaking sequel to that work,
taking up the narrative and bringing
the history down to the succeeding gen
GRAFTON, and possessing, if possible,
more thrilling interest than does that
valua bic work This story of itself is
worth half the subscription of the vol
ume. Other interesting Tales, Sketch
es, Essays, &c. will be given, all com
bined to make this volume. it is hoped,
much superior to any which has ever
preceded it.


Great inducements. In overhauIing
the surplus numbers of the Union for
the eight years past. many perfect vol
umes Of different years are. made out,
independent Of few complete sets.
AT is proposed to distribute these volumes
Is premiums. They are in convenient
form Tor binding, and whole volume
can be sent % any part Of the Uniied
States by mail for IS. cents postage; and
any where in this State, or within 100
miles, out Of the State for So cents
Each volume embraces a mass Of read
ing 1882 large closely printed octave
pages) of permanent character, which
will be interesting to all for reference
and perusal, forming altogether valu
able library.


For every So. current funds admit
ted free of expense, two copies. of the
new volume of the Union form, or two
copies Of the Messenger form, for the
year, ana one copy for half year. will
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and in the same proportion for larger
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volumes; aud in the same proportion for
larger amounts. Thus by reritting for
Two new subscriptions TO the Union or
2l Of the Messenger; the individual is
entitled 10 one back volume; for four
Unions or five Messengers. two back
volumes, different years and so on
Any one renting $40 at one time, shall
receive 10 one address, 90 copies of the
Messenger or Is copies Of the Union,
next volume. and complete set of the
back volumes of the Union eight in num-
Der.


Will the patrons of the paper oblige
US by making these conditions known
as early and extensively as possible


The paper is issued in two forms
one, the "Universalist Unon," in octave
making a volume Of 832 large closely
printed pages, embracing the Religious
and Literary matter of the Messenger,
at 80 50-the other Messenger in Co.
lio or newspaper formal So per annam
in advance.


Address post paid,


G. l.. STICKNEY,


No. 40 Fulton ST. New York.


An elegant Book for Present.