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RESTORING THE DROWNED.

RESTORING THE DROWNED.
The Glasgow Mechanics Gazette contains an
article on the resuscitation Of drowned per-
sons, which gives so clear an account OF the
effects produced by submerslon, and tue
theory Of The modern process for restoring
suspended animation, that we are induced
to make a few eXtracts:-
Accidents Of this kind always come
unexpectediy-they come with a loud
demand on the passer by TO assist in the
recalling of the spark Of life; but, as II
is supposed by most people 'ha! the
treatment of such case requires some
thing very difficult TO be done, this de-
mand is unfortunately too often made IN
vain.
"ltis now generally known that the
delicately sensible chink OF the wind
pipe shuts completely against the adj
mission of water into the luOgs. The
person dies, not SO much because he Is
nol in the air he dies, not because he
is filled with wafer, as The vulgar once
supposed, but because he has been de-
priyed of the atmospheric air.
"Almos, Immediately on being i'm
mersed, the person first of all expels a
portion of air from mis- lungs, in conse-
auence of the instructive necessity OF a
partial renewal of the quantity which Is
already there he next makes an al
tempt 10 inspire, but natural insplra
ton it is impossible for HIM to take in
his present circumstances The coose-
auence OF his attempt at inspiration IS,
that the water rushes into his mouth
and nostrils but, against that foreign
fluid, the chlnk of the windpipe shuts
with instantaneous convulsion. The de-
mand for renewed ali by the lungs Is
now repeated; the air in the lungs is
still more unfit by this time for purifying
the blood, which is there waiting tor
the performance OF that process; an ell
fort is again made by the person 10 ex-
pire a quantity of that air; this empties
The lungs still farther, and now another
attempt is made 10 inspire, but in vain.
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ANECDOTES OF ELEPHANTS.

Ia Mr.. Guffith's edition of Baron
Cuyier's .4nimqI Kingdom, the question
of the mental faculties of brules is dis
cussed, and the conclusion drawn, that
the difference hetween brute and hu-
man reason is not in kind, hut in the ca.
pabilty afforded 10 the former and de-
MED to the latter. 10 illustration of this
opinion, some curious anecdotes are re-
lated. from which we extract the fol-
lowing -
"An Elephant, which few years a
go belonged to Mr.. Cross, at Exeter
Change, attained 10 the practice of a
curious trick, which, by repetition, might
be said to have acquired, if indeed in
stinct could be acquired, something OF
an instructive character; but which, the
first time it occurred at least, seems at
tributabIe to nothing short of reason.
1t is the usual part of the performances
OF an elephant, at "a public exhibition,
to pick up a piece OF coin thrown with
in his reach for the purpose, with the
inger-like appendage at the extremity
of The trunk; on one occasion six
pence was thrown down, which hap
pened to roll little out of the reach oil
the animal, not far from the wall being
desired 10 pick il up, he stretched ou'
his proboscis several times TO reach Il
he then stood motiOnless for a few sec
onds, evidently considering how TO act
he then stretched his probOscis in
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aiicn of leather, this varnish was used
instead of common tanners oil, the OBJ
Jeci would be more perfectly attained.
Se"eka oil is produced in our .ounlry
IN great abundance, and costs little, if
any, more than tanners oil, and The gum
elastic is very cheap. made the dis
covery, that gum elastic may be dissoly-
Ell IN Seneka oil, about a year since,
aud now publish it pro bono publico.
GIDEON b. SMITH.
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from the Baltimore Patriot.l

Recipe for rendering boots and shoes
water proof:
Take Gum Elastic, commonly called
India Ru5bcr, cut into hne shreds, and
put about one ounce of il into a half a
pint of Seneka Oil, or petroleum.--Let
The mixture stand about "A week, at the
end of which time the gum will be dis
solved, and a thick elastic varnish form
ed, which may be applied to the boots
or shoes with brush, and will be alb
sorbed by the leather-the varnish to
be applied once day till the leather Is
saturated, when the shoes will be per-
fectly water proof and rendered soft
and easy to the feet, II, in the prepar-
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Sc THE LIBERTY ORTHE PRESS is Essential
TO THE SECURITY OF FREEDoM.n
PRINTED FOR THE PRoPRIEToRs BY
SAMUEL 3. MANNING,
CONDITIONS OF PUBLICATION.

OPPOSITE THE NEW MEETING-uoUsE.
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Notice.

WM7E the Subscribers, having
wv been appointed by the Hon. Nathan
%, Paine. to receive and examine the
Claims Of creditors to the Estate of RICHARD
GRAVES. late of Ashburnham, in the County
Of Worcester, deceased, represented insolvent,
do hereby give nOtice-tbat Six Months are
allowed to said creditors 10 bring in and prove
their claims and that we shall attend that
service at the Office of Henry Adams, in said
Ashburuham, on the last Friday Of December,
February and April next, from two to eight
O'Clock, on each Of said days.
HENRY ADAMS, Co,,,..;oasys
CHARLES STEARNS, '""'''s'''''''
-qshburnhan,, Nor. 9, 1895.
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a chenn and erceilent Wire.

To six gallons of new cider, add two
gallons brandy, or in that proporIion.-
Let the brandy be well mixed with the
cider. and The cask be kept full by fil-
ling up, during the fermentation. AT
the end of six or eight weeks, You will
have liquor which will not cost more
than about twenty-five cents by the
gallon, possessing much the taste and
sensible qualities of wine, and inferior
hardly to none.
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l@GztgCelGg1rn.


In 1879, sixty or seventy men who were de-
sctnding the Ohio in two boats, landed near
| Liking river, where they were attacked by
the Indians, and all killed or taken except
seven.
The following NEST singular circum-
STAGE, says the Lexington Gazette, at
tended this defeat. A man whose name
was Robert BcNham, was wounded
through his hips, in such manner as 10
render him unable to walk; he crawled
iato the brush of fallen tree, taking
lis rifle with him, and so secreted him
self that the indians passed him unnotic-
ed. He lay concealed two days with
out nouihtui Of sustenance, when "a
,accoon came near him, and he shot it !;
Immediately after his gun fired he heard
somebody call, but susPecting it was In
dams, he reloaded his CUR, determined
TO sell his life dear; By the time his gun
was charged, he -heard the voice again
very uear and calling. in plaiu English,
- Whoever you are, beg you will ans
er me, for am in the utmost distress"
Upon this Benham answered him, and
Immediately appeared John Watson,
one Of his unfortunate companions, with
both his arms broken; mutual congrat-
uiaions were exchanged, when BenhaD
pointed 10 the raccoon where il lay, and
directed Watson 10 kick ii to him with
his feet, which he accordingly did.
LAYING good use of both his hands, Ben
ham w@ able TO skin and prepare the
raccoon for the spit, as well as 10 pro-
cure fife, whilst John Watson having
The fuIIuse of his feet, could with them
kick AMI drag pieces of broken wood to
Benham who could make the fire and
cook tie meat. Before the raccoon
was eaen up, flock OF wild turkeys
came 10 view Bcnham directed John
Watson TO go round them and induce
them tocome near him, which was done,
by whih means he killed large tur-
key. Happily The weather was mild,
ard theman with broken arms could
wade inlo Licking river, (near which
they lay1 90 dean- inin ~ '~---'~.-v'--
stoop down and drink; bet Benham, IN
able % move from the spot where he
lay, Eas likely to die of thirst. when
this project occurred TO John Watson;
be desired Benham TO put his hat into
his mouth in such manner as that the
holiOv part of the crown should be up
wards " hich VAS done, and he went IN
TO tt. river and filed it by STOPPING
down, and by that means furnished his
friend with water. Benham dressed
and shattered up the broken arms OF
J ohm Watson, as well as dressed his own
wounds; to enable him TO do which, he
tore 10 both their shirts. They re-
manned in this situation fifteen days,
whilst their wounds healed very tas,
linsomuh that with the use of crutch,
Benhan began 10 be able to move a
little, during which time he killed a
plenty Of game TO support them, whilst
John Watson was able 10 bring wood
with h.; feet, and water with The aid OF
the hat. About four weeks after they
weTe wounded, Benham and his COM
panon We. to the Ohio river, at the
mouh of Licking, and about mile
from where they were wounded, aud
from whence they were taken by a boat
descending the river, which they hailed,
and we're taken on board.
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from the New-YOrk Literary Gazstte.]

From the New York Literary Gazstte.]
Co., my son, said the eastern sage
Muza, TO young Talmor, go forth TO the
world, be wise in the pursuit of kuowl-
edge-be wise in the accumulation Of
riches be wise in the choice of friends
yet little will this avail thee, if thou
chocsest not wisely the wife of Thy boz
som.
When the rulers of the people echo
thy saying, and The trumpet of fame
sends thy name abroad among the ma
tons; more beautiful will The sun Of thy
glory set, if one bright cloCd reflect its
brightness, and suliied forever will be
The spleudour of the rays, if like dark
spot she crosses its surface.
Consider this, then, my son, and look
we'll TO her ways whom thou wouldest
love for little will all else avail thee,
if thou choosest not wisely the compan-
ion of thy bosom. See yonder, the
maidens of Tinge. They deck them
selves with the gems of Golconda and
the rose Of acknowledgements more
brilliant aud beautiful; but ali ! take
them not to thy bosom for the gem will
grow dim, and the rose wilher, and
naught will remain to thee of all thou
dldst WOO and win.
Neither turn myself TO the proud.
one who vaunts herself on having scaD-
ned the pages Of Vedas, and fathomed
the mysteries Of the holy temple. Wo-
man was not born to WELD the sceptre,
or direct the council; to reveal the
mandates Of Drama, or expound the
sacred verses Of Menu. Rather be it
hers to support thee 10 grief and soothe
thee in sickness; to hide thy faults and
forgive thy weakness; 10 rejoice in thy
prosperity and cling to thee in adversely.
Reflect, then, my son, ere thou would
est make the wife of thy bosom.
| A wife what sacred name, what a
responsible Office She must be the
unspotted sanctuary to which wearied
man may flee from the crimes Of the
world, and feel that no sin dare enter
there. A wife she must be as pure as
spirits around the Everlasting Throne,
that man may kneel 10 her, even in
alteration, and 10 abasement. A wife
she must be the guardiao angel Of hi
footsteps on earth, and guide them Il
heaven so firm in virtue, that, should
he for moment waver, she can yiele
him support, and replace him upon il
firm foundation so happy 10 consciou
innocence, that when, from the perpIex
tiles Of the world, he returns 10 hi
home, he may never find a frown where
be sought smile. Such, my son. tho'
seekest in wife and reflect well er'
Ilthou choosest,
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then occurred TO me, it would be we'll
TO do so and so did, which pleased
me exceedingly on awaking. This, sire /,
is'the whole Of ry dream. hope your
majesty approves of my devotion, which
| assure, you, is very sincere and ahec-
tomato"
The Emperor learning from this inge-
NOUS haraDgue, that the soldier was not
one OF those who slept; and that, not
wiihstanding he had feigned being in the
same condition with his companions, he
was the only one on his duty, permitted
hip alone to enjoy the reward, saying,
" ! es, | approve of your decision; the
prize is yours alone, for you only were
awake. As for the rest, il is sufficient
for them to know, that each had hun
dred pieces of gold, which he lost by
being asleep. Hence they will learn,
that riches are not acquired by slumber;
or if, by some lucky accident, they fall
10 the share of the slothful, they take
fight as sudderiy and as unforeseen as
they came"
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Educotion.--A public examination late
~ took place in London, of eight young
persons, half of each sex, aud of the
same age, who had been educated for
the last three years, after two methods,
one by the ordinary method of teaching,
as formerly adopted in all popular
schools, and the other by new method
OF questions, without answers, called the
lnterrogaiiVe system, inv ented and intro
duced by Sir Richard Phillips. There
were about sixty school masters and
governesses present, aud nearly 200
heads of respectable families. The
books used by each in their studies,
were arranged before them for refer
ence; and then, of 200 questions in
popular branches of knowledge, put to
The four on the old system, they collec-~
lively answered but thirty=three cor
rectly while of the same questions.
the four pupils, under the new system.
answered 156 correctly, and 45 with
slight errors. The superiority of the
new system over the old one. may there
fore be considered as six to one, inde-
pendently of the greater facility which
it confers in writing, spelling and gram
mar, which was made evident by the
tine employed. The questions in each
case were spontaneously given in witt
ing by the company, and answered III
writing, yet the answers to the 50 ques-
iioos employed two hours and nall, and
the I5l answers but three hours and FIVE.
minutes or less than minute TO each.
1t seemed like inspiration, and drew
fartb sAaals--~c--r-r ---4----- CIR
hghtened company assembled.
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For Sale,

A FARM, situated in the south
IA erly par! of Barre. near Pratps Itaage,
so called, containing 1917 acres OF Land, well
proportioned. walered, and fenced, with con-
venent Buildings. Few Farms, perhaps, unite
more important advantages than the above
situate OIL the rich banks Of Ware river. in the
immediate neighborhood of Grist and Saw
Mill, Tannery, Blacksmith, Clothing Works,
Store, &c. where the farmer has opportunity OF
disposing Of every article Of surplus produce to
advantage. A liberal credit will be given for
large share of the purchase money, It re-
ouested. For particulars inquire of James
Allen, Esq. of Oakham, or the subscriber, on
the premises. NANCY CONANi
Barre, Oct. 90, 1926. ow
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-06-13

Mr. Schoales.-My Lord, Mir. Ro'leston can
not now be heard, unless his clients submit TO the
charges in the indictment
My Lord, said MIR. Rolleston, submit 10 the
charge Of riot! Freemasons submit to the charge
of rio, Neyer!-he who reveres the order will
not advise or suffer The men OF the Society he loves
TO admit that they have polluted themselves by
base and degrading riot No, my Lord: the Free
masons Of this Kingdom are men OF spirit, virtue
and morality, who have never been debased even by
tie imputaon of breach of the peace. No, ages
have established them pure, virtuous peactiui, ana
Ioyai. | shall tell your Lord ship what they Will
sdmt-that on the day in question they assembled
as an ancient and highly respectable lodge OF Free
masons, as they and their ancestors had done since
the erection Of the temple. They will admit that
on the day in question they marched as iree aho
accepted masons, according to the customs OF that
ancient and revered body. They will admit that
they we're on that day. for the frs, time, informed
that meeting Of tree, independent and united
Masons displaying the signals oi union and irater
nifty, were contrary to law. They will admit that
however anxious hoist the banners oil love- friend
ship and loyalty yet 1t that 10 iorbidden ~ VIC
legislature they will no longer unfurl them IN puo
lie. Let the N, my Lord, with this admission, and
with This &C acknowledgment depart peaceaoiy 10 their
homes. Though l admit they acknowledge no
more is impossible to punish men OF their purity
ana motnlty LOT mrs ihau'eite". e''oi' 49, ju.'
can convict them-ihey will not, 1t informed oy
your Lordship that the assembling as Freemasons
is illegal-thcy will not again publicly display the
sacred emblems of their order-they will be salts
fed 10 secret to press them, inscribed with love,
fraternity, and yiltue to their loyal and generous
hearts.
The learned Judge agreed in every respect, and
said as they had thus. in open Court declared ,heii
sentiments, and thai no public parade should again
be made, he would permit them to return to ihei'
homes and to their families without any impulaticn
whatever. but that of inadverent mistake Of pre-.
sent privilege. They had now acknowledged their
offence, and submitted to the mercy of the Court.
and his Lordship thought public justice would be
sufficiently vindicated by small fine; upon pay
ment of which they were discharged.
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the rioters. We trust however, this ies.;n, j, ;.
general ny
Manchester, 9pril 81, 1896. Aware from =.
last you will be anxious to hear how tbnrs ar 'y
ing on in this nsighborhood, give YOU = b. -.
sketch.
Yesterday serious affair took place a, rh.a
derdon. Colonel Kearney, Of the Queens Raw
was assaulted by brick bat being thrown a, l.,
head a rlfleman immediately shot the man dead
and a general engagement took place; killed
80 wounded, and II taken prisoners and renor,
this day states three more are dead.
"An ARRAY took place here last evening at Ken.
needy factories; one man dead.
"A meeting took place early this mornnp i,
ST. Georges Fields, they dispersed, and agreed "a
meet again this evening in consequence the town
is much agi,a,ed. The special conssbles are mus
out, and have been ever aimee haf-pasr three ocock
this afternoon. ! am sorry TO say We have but few
military another regiment Of horse expected IN.
night with more artillery, which, trust, will nre.
vent those unfortunate men from proceeding to anv
further acts OF violence
Jus, as our paper was going to press, we have
been favored with the following letter:
Manchester, Friday morning, O'Clock Yes.
terday night there was considerable assembare in
St. Georges Fields .
"The mill of Mr.. Hugh Beaver was attacked,
and all the looms in ii destroyed The mob al
tempted to set fire to the building, but it was fire.
proof, and only the bonks in the counting mouse and
some matters Of less momen, were destroyed"
We hear iha, al The moment when the mob were
destroying the powerloom factory in the town Of
Manchester, there not more than 200 loot and
300 horse in the midst OF that vast population. We
lear both The government and the local authorities
have been supine.
Nothing but the most vigorous exertions and
great force will save the manufactures OF Lancashire
from destruction, and the population from vast n
crease Of even lis presen. misery
Such was the desperation Of the mob at Chatter.
don. that after the loss of lives part Of The ma.
chinery not having been destroyed they returned
and pleted the work Of ruin. Mr. Hutchinson's
mil, within mile Of Bury, was destroyed before
the military from Bury could come up.
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LONDONDERRY -rnssuAsoss-Tbe K,
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.

LONDONDERRY -FREEMAsoss.-Th The King
against Doherty aud .HtIpr.-Mr Schoales, on
the part of the Crown, said that as this was. he
believed the first prosecution that had taken place
uuder the late statute against Unlawful Assemblies
Gath Geo. Nv it nigh, be necessary to address
the Court and Jury. The traversers were indicted
Tor misdemeanor, in acting as members of so
ciey called Freemasons, by appearing in The in.
sigma of the order. and marching in public pro
cesson. Mr. Schoales read some passages from
the statute, which showed that all associations,
lodges, &c. bound together by secret oahs or en-
gagements, (amongst others) were wisely prohibit
ed by this statute-and that public professions Of any
such bodies, having tendency to produce dis,ur
bance, and TO lead TO riot, and perhaps bloodshed,
were especially intended to be prevented. He then
stated that on the 9th OF December last The Nav.
Of Coe' aine having received information that
Fiecmason lodges we're assembling n that town.
repai' ed to the several places where their flags
were displayed-- he informed the persons assem-
bed that their purpose was illegal, and advised
them to dispeTse.
In general the advice OF he magistrate was fol.
lowed. but the traversers with some others, resist
ted IT, and proceeded through some Of the streets
Of Coleraine in procession, with flags, &c. as usual
Another Magistrate having joined the Mayor, with
some constables, they attempted 10 take the flags
and struggle ensued, which constituted riot
ohu VI winch Vi inc magistrates was nearly
knocked down. But as the trayerscrs had since ex
pressed contrtion, and declared that they acted in
ignorance OF the law, Mr.. Schoales said the object
of The pr sccution would he answered by such mod
crate punishment the Court, in discretion shout
thnk sufficient to prevent repetition of the
offence.
Mr. Rolleston, for the traversers, declared, tina
Freemasons would be among the last persons in IN,
community to commit wiliul breach of the law
He admitted thai his clients had acted ee ally, bu
they had no knowledge OF the existing law at IN,
time. they were sorry to have offended, and wist
TO make amends by Withdrawing their traverse.
and pleading guilty not generally to the indictment
but to the coun, for the infringement of the new
statute.
Mr. Sehoales SAID, that they had suficien, eyi
dence to support riot under the common law.
MIR. Roleson, in reply, said that now for tn
first time he had heard Freemasons accused as rio,
nds mob am myself, my Lord, a Freemsson
and never Ill this moment in Ireland did hea
OF their being accused, as body Of any thing lille
gal immoral, or disloya