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ltensiyc improvements are IN contem-
plation on the new volume, both as 10
its matter aud appearance, by securing
increased talent 10 its columns, and put
ting il on new type throughout.


For its general standing and charac-
ter, reference may be had 10 its perse-
vering efforts in the cause 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 be
spared to render il one Of The best pub
lications in The order--a valuable Jour-
nal of Religion, Literature and Intelli-
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 10 cx-
anime botn sides of the question. In all
its course ii aims to be guided by the
law of kindness and love, and to say to
those who cannot unite with it in scnii-
ment, "come now and lei us reason TO-
geiher."


arrangements are in progress for
Series of Articles, Of n Commentary,
Eypository and Literary character,
which shall give greater soIidity and
permanent value TO 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
ly interesting Historical Tale entitled,
The Scout; or the Fast Of ST. Nicholas
TO those who had the pleasure of peru
sing the very interesting tale Eagle of
the Mohawks s'>--inserted in the volume
for 1910 IL. it need only be stated tha,
the Scout isa continuation, or more pro-
Pcrly speaking sequel TO that work,
taking up the narrative and bringing
the history down 10 the succeeding gen
GRAFTON, and possessing, if possible,
more thrilling interest than does that
valuable 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
bincd to make this volume, it is hored,
much superior 10 any which has ever
preceded it.


Great Inducements. In overhauling
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 for binding, and whole volume
can be sent TO any part Of the United
States by mail for rs cents postage; and
any where in this State, or within 100
miles, ont Of the State for 80 CENTS
Each volume embraces q mass of real !
ing 1889 large closely printed octave
pages Of q permanent character, which +
will be interesting to all for reference
and pcrusaI, forming altogether a vaIu-
able library.


For every s., 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 a year, vii! !
be sent and one Of those back volumes;
and in the same proportion for larger
amounts; giving ut oil times the back
volumes; and in the same proportion for
larger amounts. Thus by remitting for
TWO now subscriptions to the Union or
"a Of the Messenger, the individual is
entitled to one back volume; for four
Uni~ls 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 ofthc Union eight ia NUM-
ber.


Will the patrons of the paper obligo /
is by making these conditions known .
rs early and extensively as possible.


The paper is issued in two forms
one, the "Universalist Union," in oc.apo
making a volume Of $50 large closely
printed pages, embracing the Religious
and Literary matter Of the Messenger,
II So 50-lhe other Messenger in TO-
10 or newspaper form at So per annum
n advance.


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