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plation on tie new volume, both as 10
its matter and appearance, by securing
increased talenttoits columns, and put
ting it on new type throughout.


Fer its general standing and cbarac-
ter, reference may be had TO It's perse-
vering efforts in the cansc oil Universal
ism, and the moral elevation OF the race,
for the last twelve years. As in the
past, so in the future, no efforts VIII be
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
vcrsalisl, or for the Inquirer after the
truth of the doctrine, and even for the
candid opposer, who is disposed 10 ex
anime botn sides Of the question. In all
lis course it aims to be guided by the
law of kindness and love, and TO say TO
those who cannot unite with it in senti-
ment, ''come now and let us reason to-
gether.H


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


An Original Historical Tale. It 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 1870 II, it need only be stated that
the Scout is 3 continuation, or more pro-
perly speaking sequel TO that work
taking up the narrative and bringing
the history down 10 the succeeding gen
Grafton, and possessing, if possible, q
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
bined to make this volume. it is hoped,
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. I
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, out of the State for 90 cents
Each volume embraces a mass of real
ing (832 large closely printed octave
pages) Of a permanent character, which
will be interesting to all for reference
and perusal, forming altogether valu-
able library.


For every S., current funds Iadmit-
ted free of expense, two copies of the
new volume Of the Union form, or two
copies Of the Messenger form, for the
year, and one copy for half year, will
be sent and one of those back volumes !;
and in the same proportion for larger
amounts; giving at all times the back
volumes; and in the same proportion for
larger amounts. Thus by renting for
two new subscriptions to the Union or
81 of the Messenger, the individual is
entitled to one back volumes for four
Unions or five Messengers, two back
volumes, different years and so on
Any one renting $40 at one time, shall
receive 10 ono address, 90 copies of the
Messenger or 16 copies Of the Union,
next volume, and complete set of the
back volumes of the Union eight in num-
ber


VIII 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 Union,n in octave
making q volume Of $50 large closely
printed pages, embracing the Religious
and Literary matter of the Messenger,
at 81 50-the other Messenger ia To-
lio or newspaper form at So per annum
in advance.


Address post paid,


G. l.. STiCKNEY,


No. 40 Fulton St. New YoRk.


