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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-11-27
WEST POINT.

Few places in the United States present
such strong claims upon the attention Of II
traveller, as the Military Academy at West
Point. The location is cmncntly beautiful
and appropriate, and the objects of present
interest are blended with rccollcctions anG
associates of "A most thrilling character. The
ruins Of Fort Putnam, recalling the deeds
and men Of other times the iavori,e haun.
of the gallant kosciusko-thc monument
erected to the memory of that distinguished
patriot-the buildings of the Acadcmy-the
bold and romantic scenery of the Hudson,
are no where more striking than from this
point of obscrvation-thc splendid philoso-
pllical apparatus belonging to the Institution
the manly bearing of the Cadets, and the
dignliicd politcncss of their Superintendent
and instructors, all form subjects ofpowcrful
attractions, and are calculated to yield high
pleasure to the visitor.
To the pcnsivc mind, too, there is afford
ed matter Of deeper feeling, than any OF the
subjects which have been mentioned, in the
little grave yard which contains the departed
of the Institution and the crude forclalhers,"
of the adjoining hamlet. This is small
enclosure about half mile distant from the
Academy, situated on the lofty bank Of the
river, and almost entrclN obscurcd from the
view beneath by the trees and shrubbcry. 1t
contains a number of graves, and among
others those of several students of the Aca-
deny, who have been taken away in the
davning of their usefulness, to answer the
wise purposes otan overriding Providence.
The most striking 3jcct in this grave yard
is the CddctS .Uoaumcnt, as it is situated at
one extremity of the burial ground, and may
be seen from the river beneath, or the hotel
opposite. 1t was erected few years since,
by voluntary subscription Of the Cadets, and
is highly creditablc to their munliccncc and
taste. lis object is to perpctuatc the rccol-
lection of such students as die at the Point,
whose names and the date Of their dcceasc,
are engraved upon the separate slabs OF mar
bic Of winch the monument is composed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-11-27
TRUE MORAL COURAGE.

The Rev. Mr.. Fletcher had a very wild and
proiligate nephew in the army, man who had
been dismissed from the Sandman service fol
very bad conduct. lie had engaged in two OIL
three duels, and had spent all his money in vice
and folly. The wicked youth waited one day
on his eldest uncle General De Cons, and pre-
senting loaded pistol threatening to shoot IN
less he would that moment advance him five
hundred crowns. The General, though brave
man, well know what desperate fellow he had
10 deal with, and gave draft for the money, at
the same time speaking freely to him on HE
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-11-27
PR.Al'E Err.

When torn is the bosom by sorrow and care
B. it ever so staple, there's nothing like prayer;
II cases and soitcns suhlues yet sustains.
Gives vgor to hope, and puts passion in chains.
Prayer, prayer, q, sweet prayer,
BE 1t ever 50 simple, there's nothing like prayer.
When far from the friends hold dearest, part,
What fond rccollcctions still cling to the heart
Past converse past scenes past cnjoymcnts are there
Yet how painful pleasing, till ha lowed by prayer.
Prayer, prayer, ., sweet prayer,
BE it ever 50 simple there's nothing like prayer
Whn pleasures would WOO us from picty's arms
The syren sings swcetly, or silently charms
We listen and loiicr and are caught in the snare
Then, looking to Jesus, we conquer by prayer
Prayer, prayer, o. sweet prayer,
b. it simple and humble there's nothing like prayer.
While strangers to prayer, we are strangers TO bliss,
Heaven pours its full streams thro medium but this,
And It'll we the soraphs full ccstacy share,
Our challce Of joy mast be guanl edby prayer
Prayer, prayer, o, sweet prayer
BE- 1t humble and iervcnt, there's moth ne like prayer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-11-27
4 CURIOUS FACT.

The statement of Mr.. Wise, the acronaut.
if it be a fact, is a curious one. 1t is well
known that almost every one On looking
down from great height feels effected by
vcrtgo-giddncss ofthc ayers, from repeat
ed experience, that this only occurs when tho
individual is sitting or standing upon some-
thing connected rHh tie ground, even ifit be
only by rope, or any other slight commu-
nication with the earth. But that, entirely
isolated from the earth, no such feeling or
sensation can be experienced.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-11-27

r'cruRE.-A fair young girl is leaning
pensvely on the easement, gazing with y
thoughtful brow, upon the scene bcIow. The
o'oo'n OF h'leon summers tint her soft cheek
ana the sweets OF thousand flowers are
gathered upon her round lips, the curls cIino
to a spolcss brow, and fall upon a neck Of
perfect grace, The soft, swimming eyes seem
lighted by the tcndcrest fire of poetry, and
beauty hovers over her as her own most ia :
vored enid; What are herthoughts; Love
cannotslea bosom so young, sorrow canno,
yet have touched a bosom so pure. limo
ccnce Itself seems to have chosen il for its own.
Alas! has Disappointment touched that Youth
ful heart Yes, 1t must be so; but hist. she
starts--her bosom heaves--hcr eyes bright
en--her lips part-she speaks--listen,-
"Jim. you dirty ,tooit quit scratching that
pigs tack, or THhN mor,-Rieh. Enq.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-11-27
NN-lIN hYRRo
OUR YANKEE GIRLS.

ny o. W. HOLMES.
Let grecner lands and blucr skies,
If such the wide earth shows,
With faircr checks and brighter eyes,
Match us the star and rose;
The winds that LIT the Georgian's veil,
Or wave Circassia's curls;
Watt to their shores the Sultan's sal -
Who buys our Yankee girlsl
The gay griscttc, whose fingers touch
Loves thousand chords 50 well;
The dark Italian loving much,
But more than one can tell;
And J;ngland's air-hnired, bluc-cyed dame,
Who binds her brow with pearls;
Yc who have seen them, can they shame,
Our own sweet Yankee grls1
And what if court or castle vaunt
Its children loftier bornl
Who needs the silken tassels faunt
Beside the golden corn!
They ask not for the courtly toll
OF rbboned knights and carls,
The daughters of the virgin soil,
Our free born Yankee girls.
BY every hill whose stately pines
Wave their dark arms above
The home where some fair being shines,
To warm the winds with love,
From bnrest rock to blcakest shore,
Where farthest sail unfurls,
That stars and stripes are stcaming DER,
God bless our Yankee girls.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-11-27

ArrEcrIoN.-Onc Of the prctiest spcci-
mems Of liindoo poetry celebrates the history
of a youth, who, soon after marriage, makes
long journey, taking leave Of lis bride in
the garden belonging to his house. There
he plants spikcnard; and enjoins her to
watch over it with the most assiduous care.
GAS long as this plant fourish-s," said he,
''all will be well and fortunate with me; but
should it withcraway, some fatal misfortune
will, assnrcdly, happen to me-" Business,
ofan imPorta,.5 nature, detained the BRIDE
groom from his home for several years. On
hls return, he assumed the garb of a Hlndoo
mcndcant in orderto see whcthcrhis wife had
been faithful to him or not during his alb
scncc. Thus diSguisled, he calls at his house,
and being admitted into the garden, beholds
his wife lost 20 every pleasure, but thar Of
weeping over the spikenard, which still
hourishcd under her care.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-11-27

France had been vainly made; for there the
Old Guard when the middle battalions had
been forced back, attempted to meet the
British, and afford time for their disorganized
companions TO rally. Here the British left,
which, had convergcdupon the French centre,
had come upland here the bayonct closed
the contcst.-Warwch's Victories of the
British 1rmU
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MARRIAGE WITHIN PRoHIDlrEp DEGREE

MARRIAGE WITHIN PROHIBITED DEGREES.
At the last General Convention, a Com
mite, consisting of Bishops H. L. Onder-
donk, Moore, and Brownoll, was appointed
to report, at the next General Convention, a
cannon prohibiting marriages within certain
degrees of consapguinity and affinity. In
this report, which will be one of muchimpor-
tancc, the case of marry mga deceased wite's
sister will be Of necessity prominent. we
alludc to TIE subject at present, in order TO
direct attention to the fact that a pamphlet
has been puhl he'd in England, advocating
the repeal o the law in that country, which
prohibits marriage withnthc degree Of affinity
just mentioned. \ circular soliciting the
repeal has, unhappily, received many sigma
lures from amongthc clergy, and the measure
is said TO receive the countcnance and active
cooperation Of the Archbishops of Dublin,
and the Bishop of Landatl.-Chmchman.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-11-27

MEDICAL avERY-Dr. Ratclf being asked by pa
tcnt which most difficult to cure, n disorder
tacted by excessive eating, brought on by en-
cessIve drinkng!' The doctor desired the queris, TO
consider which the most difficult extract out Of
n mans hndy MINI 1f ,yinp an
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-25
Jonathan Gillct's Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT To all persons con-
DIsThIcI OF CHIrTESDEs S. cerned in the estate of
Jonathan Gllet, late Of Charlotte, deceased.
Heman Hosford, executor of the last will and tesla.
ment Of Jonathan Gct late Of Charlotte in said dis
trct deceased having filed in said court his petition in
writing setting forth that the amount OF debts, allowed
by the commissioners against said estate $3.50 81;
that the value of the personal estate unsod does not
exceed sl2 0oi that the amount of money in said ex-
ecutor's hands after paying the expenses ofadmnis.
traon already occurred SIG OF and tina, it will be
necessary TO sell real estate for the payment of so
much of the debts the personal estate il insufficient
TO pay, and the further expenses administration and
praying sad court to grant him license TO sell much
ofthe real estate of said deceased may be necessary
for the purposes aforesaid Whereupon the cour, aore-
said doth order that said petition be heard before said
court at session hercofto be held at the Register
Office in Burlington the second Wednesday of Sep
TENDER next and that notice thereof be given to all
persons interested by publication of this order contain
ing the substance Of said petition three weeks success
sively in the Free Press, newspaper printed in Bur
ngton in the County Of Chtenden, the last of which
publications 10 be previous the said second Wodnes
day of September, 1910, Given under my hand a,
Burlington, this 18th day of August 1910.
VIM WESTON Reoister
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-25
Shcrmau's Breast Ointment.

1fapplcd properly and in due time will cure tho mos,
painful cases Of swellcd breasts and prevent the for
nation Of abscesses-Even where the swelling has
pointed and shown every appearance Of breaking, this
ointment has entirely dspclled il, and restored the
parts to healthy condition. In applying it, a smooth
and soft covering TO the breast should be made Of soft
leather or fine compact lnn, with hole in the
tire to admit the nipple. When 50 made, put coating
of the ointment over the inner surface and apply il
closely and smoothly over the whole breast leaving
the nipple prorudng through the hole, so tina, the
child can nurse, which it should do as long as tho
mother can bear it, Care should be taken to have tho
breast drawn by the child or otherwise 50 as to pre-
vent an accumulation of milk. Whenever the pas-
ter gets rinkled and thereby uncomfortable one
should be applied and constantly worn until cure
Is Affected It's sometimes necessary to slit the sides
so they will conform to the shape Of the breast and
cover it closely. Ask for Shcrmans breas, ointment,
and see that his signature thus "a. Sherman NJ
d." is on the wrapper, none other can be genuine
SHERMAN'S PApTLLARY OIL
Is the only nalllbc remedy sore nipples ever dis
covered. 1t will cure the II It troublesome cases in
few days wthou, dcprving the infant of the breas-
warranted superior to all other remides when applied
according to the directions on the bottle. See tina,
the signature Of "a. Sherman NJ d." is on the
wrapper, none other is genuine BE particular or you
will be deceived and Disappointed Sold a, the vate-
~ store PANGBORN e. BRIN SMAID.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-25

STATE OF VERMONT, ! To all persons interested
DISTRICT OF CHiTTENDEN, in the estate of Sarah
Foote and Mary Foote, infants. GREETING
LNLANSON ii. WHEELER, of Charlotte, in said
IL district guardian of Sarah Foote and Mary Footc,
infants, under the age Of eighteen years, who reside
at Potsdan in the State of New York, having made
application to said court for license ty sell two und-
vided eghths Of one undivided fifth of fifty of
land lying in Charlotte aforesaid, being the same land
conveyed by Benjamin Sinonds to the late Nathaniel
Newell deceased and part office lands set of to the
widow Polly Newell as paIt of her dover in the
estate of the said Nathaniel Newell deceased, which
fifty ceres ofand is subject TO the said widows right
of dover thcIein, of which two undivided eighths of
one undivided fifth OF said land the sad wards are
seized in their own aight in fee tenants in common
representing said that's sale of the said ward
interest in said land would be conducive their best
interest by having the proceeds thereofpu, interest
Whereupon the court aforesaid doth order that the
said application be heard before said court session
thereof to be helc at the Registers office in Bu lngon
in said district on the second Wednesday of Septem.
Der, l94O and that notice thereof be gwen 10 all per-
sons interested, by publication of this order three
weeks successfully In 1he Free Press, n newspaper
printed at Burlington in the county of Chittenden the
last Of which publications to be previous the second
Wednesday OF September, lh40. Given under my
hand said Burlington this 10Th day of August A. D.
1910. WIN. WESTON, Reeistee
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-25
SINGULAR WILL.

An English miscr John Plccb, lately died
in London, leaving the following will; I give
and bequcath to my nephew, my old black
coat; 1 give and bequeath TO my niece, the
flannel waiscoat I now wear; I give and be-
qucath to each Of my sisters grand children,
one Of the carthen pots on the top of my
wardrobe; finally, I give and bequeatl to
my sister, as last token of the affection
have always felt for her, the brown stone jug
a, the head of my bed. The disappointment
Of the lcgatees, when this strange will was
read, may easily be imagined. The deccas-
ed was spoken ofby all in a way no means
aattcring 10 him, and his sister, in Fl, of
anger, gave the brown stone Jug, her legacy,
kick, which broke it in pieces, when 10
complete stream of guineas poured out of
it, and the general disappointment gave way
to joy. Each hurried to examine his or her
legacy, and the flannel wais,coat and little
eartlcn pots were found equally well filled,
the .estator having only wished to cause them
an agreeable surprise.
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PuYsIC AND PIII.ICI\Ns.

OCR late friend, the Rev. C. c. Cotton, makes the
~ following rcmarksn his celebrated work. "Lacon
or many things IN few words:'
No men dispise physc as much as phi ysicians, be
cause no men 50 Thoroughly understand how little i,
can perform. They have been tinkerng the human
constitution four thousand years. in order to learn to
cure about many disorders. The result is that ner.
curry and birthstone are the only specifics they have
discovered All the fatal malidts continue TO be wha
they were in the days Of Paracelsus Hppocrates and
Galen, 'opprobria mcdcorum.' 1t is true that each
disorder has thousand prescriptions, but not sin.
gle remedy. They pour a variety of salts and acids
into marble mortar and expect similar results when
thcs, ingredients poured into the human stomach
but what can be SO groundless roasonngs built
such analogics For the marble mortar admits thu
agency Of atmospheric air, which cannot be said oil
the human stomach; and again, the human stomach
possesses life, All n; glstric juice, which cannot be
said OF the marble mortar!!
at is better TO have recourse to non-professona
man if he can our disorders although he cannot
explain them. In certain consultation of physicians
in this kingdom, they nil differed about the nature Of
an intermittent and all paushly defined the disease
At length non-medica, who had been called in, thus
ntcrposed: Gentlemen, you all to differ about
the nature of intermittent permit Inc to explain
it. An intermittent fever gentlemen, is q disorder
which Ican cure, and which you cannot"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-25

CELLARs.-It. is a practice in Germany
worthy Of our imitation, to keep open a
communication between the cellars and the
principle chimney Of the house, to enable
the noxious air more or less generated there
to escape. It also promotes the draft Of
the chimney. The air in cellars often be-
comes highly deletcrious to the health, and
the sickness of families may frequently be
traced to the s,agnant and nosome air in
these underground apartments. Where there
arc different apartments in cellar, ventla.
ton should be provided for, by leaving pass
age open over tho doors Of communica alton.
-Cultirator.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-25
CURES EFFECTED BY THE USE OF
MORISON'S MEDICINES.

To DR.. George Taylor, "a Broadway
Sr-For about nine yca.s have been in deein-
lng state Of health. From my own feelings and in
the opinion Of Of others, wasn the last stage Of con-
sumption. The doctors having given me up, was
induced BY friend to the ygcian to try Mori.
sons Pills of the British College of Health. Besides
consumption, 4 complaint had settled in one of my
arms, and the muscles had become contracted that
could not get my hands together by four inches.
Ain now in good health my arms are Of equal 9Th
in fact am new being.
therefore feel il my duty to send you my case, in
hopcs that kHowedgc Of may induce other suffer-
to try your Invaluable medicines 10 which alone,
by divine permission, attribute my restoration 10
nG' h ncs nf SO I'y y1,S # 1Hn n9F'
Between 9Th and 9Th AVENUES, New York.
Attcsted by Mr.. J. r. PERRY, corner Of 9Th Az.
enue and dis, street, May eth 1859.
No. s. Vi0opng Cougd-in its ,rorst FORM.
Extract from a letter received from Mrs f. d.
GoodliH of Utica, Y. Y.--Natcl june %, 1910
Another case is that OF Mr.. Paine OF this city.
was on my way 10 meeting when was met by an
aunt of the child who told me tia, it was in most
distressing state with the whoopng coughtha it was
continually IN commissions, and had lost the use of one
side of its body went to the child, and found it
in he sts,e described. l told them, that knew the
pills would eft cure but they must, in such a
case use large doses Mr. Paine read the "yiorisoni-
an" After which ne began with energy. ordered
the pills to be d.ssoved III less than u hours after
giving the frs, dose the fits left the child, AVID have
never returned II has recovered the use Of its side
ard ID now in perfect health.
No 6.]--Cure Of Consumption.
To Or. George TAYLOR:
Dear Sir-HavinC obtained such miraculous cure
by the use Of Mr.. Morsons Hyceian Medicines feel
dcsrous to let all my fellow sufferers know the vir-
tues Of that sovereign remedy. was taken with in
tamation Of the Lungs about three years ago. which
finally ran into, what the Doctors called confirmed
consumption. ! was reduced to amcre skecton for
three months discharged large quantities of matter
every day, and my cough was most disressnGly Sc
we're NV ordinary weight in health was 80 lbs,
i -.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-25

CHEAPER and better for Ready Pay. The sub
~ scrber would inform his customers and the pub
lie that on account of his loss of Goods by fire and the
damaged ones selling Off 80 cheap, his present
stock is principally made fresh and select, and the
cloths being bought al low prices can be sold cheap.
All kinds Of clothing made on the shortest notice,
Cutting done as usual. All kinds of clothes cleaned
Of paint grease, &C. and dressed pressed and repaired
in the neatest and brought as near possible
to their original beauty, and warranted without dam
age. Also on hand (no waiting until New Years or
running all day after Trimmings &c., Top Goats,
Cloakes, Dress and Frock Goats, Pantaoons, WAIST.
coats, Sailor Jackets, Boys Clothes, Flannel and
second hand Clothes, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Travelling Bags, Trunks Furniture and all other
tcles common and uncommon. Clothes or produce
taken for pay. c. BENNS.
Pearl ST, Sept l6, 1910.
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Ell IN rn,,m,s pSstsfc.

w the subscribers, having been appointed by the
w Hon. the Probate Courl for the District ofChit-
tenden commissioners 10 receive examine and ad
The claims and demands of all PERSONS against the
tate OF Ell Barnum, late Of Milion in said District dc
ceased, Represented nsovent. and also all claims and
demands exhibited in onset ,hcrero and xix months
from the day of the date hereof, eng allowed by said
Court for that purpose, we do therefore hereby give
notice. that we will attend TO the business OF our APP
ponlinent, at the dwelling Of widow Betsy Darnun,
in Milton, in said District, the last Mondays ofNo-
vent er and February next, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, on
1870 JOHN JACKSON.
GEORGE AYRES Comm'rs
ARTHUR HUNTING, s.24
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Miron Nollabird's Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, ,I>HE honorsl le'hr
for The District Of Chitenden, To all per
ed in he Estate Of Mron ilo.ialr, lac q" Shelrrn,
in al! district, dccea e., GREETING
WHEREAS, Oscar f. lI.llalrd, aiminislra or Of
the c,ta;c Of sail decea'el, propose, 10 render an
account Of his Administrations, and present IN,
cDrn agains, sal c,ta'e for examination and allow
anre session Of ne Co rt Of Prola'e. to lie holden
Al the Registers "tTce in B arlington on the second
Wednesday Of Oro!er next; Therefore, you are
hereby notified 10 appear eore said court a, the time
and place atsre>ad, AMI shew Cause, il any you
have, why the acco nj afore all should not lie al
lowed. Given under my and at Burlington this 81
day Of August, A. d. 1910.
,elS WIN. WESTON, Register.