[Donating for a specific purpose, and may be used as a Will, a Codicil, or as a Deed of Trust.]

WHEREAS, I Henry C. Burrows of the city of Rochester County of Monroe, and State of New York being most desirous to place a portion of my money or wealth where I believe it will be capable of doing the most good to my fellow men in diffusing truth and dispelling error, I do on this tenth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven and of American Independence one hundred and one give, bequeath, donate make over and convey to D. M. Bennett, J. C. Jones, and J. H. Johnson as trustees the sum of ten thousand dollars to be used solely in the publication and diffusion of liberal, scientific, rationalistic, and progressive literature consisting of books, pamphlets, tracts, and papers, known as THE TRUTH SEEKER, the Truth Seeker Tracts, the Truth Seeker Publications, and the Truth Seeker Library, and the same to be furnished to the public-in consequence, in part, of this bequest or donation-at the lowest possible figures, or at a slight advance above the absolute cost.

It is hereby enjoined that this money shall not be used for any other purpose except the publication of books, pamphlets, papers, etc., as herein stipulated and the trustees named are severally and collectively required to see that this stipulation is faithfully carried out.

In witness whereof I hereunto place my signature and seal on the day and date above written. HENRY C. BURROWS.

Witnesses:

William Luther,

Geo. W. Allen, All of Rochester, N. Y.
John Roe.

[SEAL.]

The names of the trustees above given are real men who may be implicitly trusted in the capacity here assigned them and should any fiberal person feel disposed to will or donate a portion of their effects in the manner indicated they may rest assured they would be conferring a great good upon the cause of truth and progress and that in this way they may do it with safety and effectiveness. Are there some generous souls who will act upon the suggestion?

D. M. B.

Sentiments and Toasts.

TO BE USED AT CERTAIN ANNIVERSARIES AND FESTIVALS.

The memories of all men in every age and clime who have written and spoken in the cause of Liberty.

May the world be our country, and to do good our religion.

May we live to see "Common Sense" produce an "Age of Reason," harmonized by the "Rights of Man."

The memory of Thomas Paine, the father of true Republicanism, upon the basis of the representative system of government.

The bulwarks of Liberty: an unfettered Press, Free Discussion, and universal Justice.

May the altar of Science and Philosophy be raised on the grave of Ignorance and Superstition.

The downfall of Delusion, and may Despotism be buried in its ruins.

May Law be founded on Liberty, and Liberty be guided by Law.

The Sovereignty of the people, who are the only true monarchs.

May the whole world be incorporated in one city, and every inhabitant presented with its freedom. May the tree of Liberty flourish round the globe, and human beings imitate fabled mother Eve.

May the efforts of the philosopher and the man of science drive from the world that superstition that has so long enslaved mankind.

May churches and chapels be converted into Temples of Reason and Secular Institutions for the people.

Success to the Republicans in the four quarters of the globe, who are contending for the pure principles of election, in which both legislators and magistrates shall be accountable to the people.

May the sun never shine on a tryant nor go down on a slave.

May the Temple of Freedom have all the world for its worshipers.

ROBERT OWEN, the founder of infant schools and initiator of true social reform.

May the truism that "Man's character is formed for and not by him," be recognized as the basis of human conduct.

May the memories of Helvetius, Mirabaud, Volney, Toland, Paine, Cobbett, Carlile, and Priestley be revered for their persistent services in the cause of Freethought.

Liberal Opinions.-The result of Free Discussion; the crucible by which to try our own sentiments and those of others.

Woman.-Traduced and vilified by the Bible and its supporters-made by them a menial instead of a companion for man, and robbed of her rights by Christian authority-may Reason and Justice ere long enlighten the minds of mankind, may the fetters of Superstition be burst asunder, and woman gloriously arise from the ashes of her degradation,

to be the joy, the companion and comforter of the opposite sex.

Kingcraft, Priestcraft and Bankcraft, may the shafts of this infernal trinity fall harmlessly at the feet of Justice, and all the evils that afflict mankind be banished from the earth forever.

Common Sense and American Rifles.-May the former never be out of print, and the latter ever primed for the cause of liberty.

The great and Universal School-the World-of which conscience is head master and monitor; may it relax none of its ancient discipline, but make unsparing use of rod and lash and sting.

The Devil.-One who first gave knowledge to man in spite of the gods.

The Clergy.-When the Lord shall receive them in his blessed abode, without ordaining successors, then and not till then will peace and brotherly love reign on earth,

Mother Eve and the Devil: The first advocates of Free Discussion.

WASHINGTON, PAINE, AND JEFFERSON.-Co-laborers in the cause of Political Freedom; let all cherish their names, and endeavor to perpetuate the blessings of the institutions which they have been so instrumental in bequeathing us.

VOLTAIRE, whose keen wit and ready pen proved a lasting terror to the priests and a blow to their craft.

RICHARD CARLILE, the intrepid assertor of Republican principles, and consistent advocate of the liberty and happiness of the human race.

THOMAS PAINE and the "Rights of Man."-May all