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lensiye improvements are III contem-
nlation on iae new volume, both as 10
It's matter aud appearance, by securing
1 Increased talent TO its columns, and put
ting it on new type throughout.


For its general standing and charac-
ter, reference maybe had 10 It's pefse-
yering efforts inthe cause ofInivcrsal-
ism. and the moral elevation of the race,
for The last twelve years. As IN the
past, so 10 the future, no efforts will be
spared to render il one of the best pub
Flcations 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 10 cx-
anime botn sides Of the question In all
lis course il aims to be guided by the
law of kindness and love, and to say 10
those who cannot unite with it in senii-
ment, ''come now and let US reason to-
gether.'


Arrangements are in progress for
Series of Articles, Of Commentary,
Expository and Literary character,
which shall give greater soidty 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) a high
" 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 Mohawksn ksn--inserted in the volume
for 1870 IL, 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
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 70 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.
at is proposed TO distribute these volumes
Is premiums. They are in convenient
form for binding, and a 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 80 cents
Each volume embraces mass of real
ing 1889 large closely printed octave
pages) of a permanent character, which
will be interesting to all for reference 1
and perusal, forming altogether vaIu-
able library.


For every 50. current funds admit
ted free of expense, two copies OF the I
new volume Of the Union form, or two
copies Of the Messenger form, for the
year, ana one copy for half a 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 remitting for
Two new subscriptions to the Union or
ga of the Messenger, the individual is
entitled to 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 TO one address, 90 copies of the |
Messenger or Is copies Of the Union,
next volume, and a complete set Of the /,
back volumes ofthe Union eight in num-
ber.


VIII the patrons ofthe 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," in octave |
making a volume Of 832 large closely /
printed pages, embracing the Religious
and Literary matter ofthe Messenger, !
at 50 50-the other Messenger in TO- /
lilo or newspaper form at So per annum
in advance.


Address post paid,


G.. l.. STiCKNEY,


No. 40 Fulton ST. New York.


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