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REGULAR EMPLOYMENT

Regular employment is the price of happi-
ness; and the first step IN general, after TAX
ing leave of our alma mater, is the adoption
of profession. No matter how hountfully
Fortune may have showercd her gifts, some
settled occupation Is essential to real enioy-
ment. Without this, the mind, like an idle
sword, is corrodcd by its own rust. Who have
ever known aperieclly indolent, that was not
miserable man! There is in this country no
class of men of fortune, whose only care in
life is to kill time and squander money and
who associating together, may keep each
other in countcnance, though they cannot
purchase cOntentment.
The misery of such condition was illus
trated in the fate of the Frenchman, who
with rank and high connexions, ample fortune
youth, health, repute, and 'roops of friends
found life without employment so "wcary
fiat, stale, and Improbable "-one dull, daily
routine of rising, dressing, eating, drinking,
sleeping-that he preferred death by Lis own
hand, to its longer endurance. Something
OF the feeling which precipitated the fate OF
this wretched suicide, must have been ex-
perienced by every man who has had the
misfortune to live in this world without any
thing in the world to do.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-01-01

Some difference will always exist in the
degree of consideration which various occu-
patons enjoy, owing to the unequal degrees
of skill and intelligence required by them /;
but true ambition would rather impart honor
to ones profession than seek to drive re-
spectabiity from it. Our country is FORUM
ately exempt from those castles whichseparate
society elsewhere into distinct compartments,
to each of which peculiar occupation or
pursuit, is by law or costom assigned. Here
all professions, trades, and cailings, are open.
The only limitation is imposed by mental or
physical inabilty-and one striking and inn
portant benefit of the liberal education you
have received, is that it has made you freeman
in the most extensive sense for qualified
by it, as you are TO enter upon any profession
-"Ths world is all before you, where to
choose"
A man of cultivated mind, and real virtue
can never have his lustre soilcd by any hon
est vocation, well pursued. 1t is indeed far
from beng disadvantage, to possess abilities
superior to the requisition of ones calling.
By the proper exertion ofthese, he is sure OF
rising to distinction in his pursuit, and of
reaping all the benefit he may confer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-01-01
SAM PATCH'S LAST LEAP.

The memory of Sam Patch will live for
ever! Associated. as is his name, with the
Falls of the Genesee, whose terrific waters
90 on in their majestic thunderings down the
dizzy depths of one hundred and twenty feet,
into the awful chasm that cngulphed his body
from all human view, it becomes part of
their history, and forms an era and an event
which cannotb be overlooked. The following
description OF his " last leap" which occurred
at these Falls ten years since, was written
by gentleman who witnessed his airy flight,
and may be depended upon as correct
Some thingsea be done as well as Others
said Sam, and as the last word died upon his
lips, he leaped into eternity!
If our memory does not fail us, it was
in the fall of 1880 when Sam Patch made
his appearance in Rochester, N. Y. to take
las he said) his "lastleap" over the Genesee
Falls. lie was Just in the prime of life, well
formed, and possessed that bold and reckless
daring so necessary to accomplish feat
lraught with so much danger as the one he
was about to perform.
Perhaps 1t may be well here to observe
that in the spring previous, he had iumped
these falls and came out below with safety.
ana without any apparent injury otherwise
II might be supposed that he was insane. or
intended suicide. At the appointed time the
people began to assemble in large numbers
from all directions, the old and the young /;
and among them might be seen many who
had 'ome from the adjoining towns and vii
lagos, all pressing on with eager haste, each
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SLEEPING APARTMENTS.

1t all important that the largest and mos
lofty room, upon the second floor, be appro.
priated for the sleeping apartment, and tina
it be freely ventilated during the day time.
at all seasons, when the weather is not rainy
or otherwise very humid. There are few
houses the rooms of which are so situated as
TO rcnlerthe latter impracticable; and the
influence of the practice upon the health OF
inmates is too important TO permit its being
neglected from any slight cause.
A bed chamber should be Invested of all
unnecessary furniture, ard unless of cons-
derable size, should never contain more than
one bed. There cannot be more pcrnl-
cious custom than that pursued in many fa-
miles, of causing the children, more cspe-
cially, to sleep in small apartments, with
two or three beds crowded into the same
room.
1t is scarcely necessary to observe that
cleanliness, in the most extensive slgniiica-
ton of the term, is, if possible, even more
necessary in reference to the bed chamber,
than to almost any other apartment.
The practice of sleeping in an apartment
which is occupied during the day, is extre-
mcly unprecedented cleanliness and
sufficient pure ventilation cannot, under such
circumstances, be preserved, especially dur
ing cold weather; hence, the atmosphere
becomes constantly more vitiated, and alto
gether untitled for respiration.
While too great a degree of caution can
not be observed to avoid sleeping in damp
rooms, beds, or clothing, the temperature
OF the bed chamber should, if possible, never
be augmented, under the ordinary circum-
stances of health, by artificial means. AS
tins apartment is to be reserved solely for
repose, lire is never necessary, excepting,
perhaps, during uncommonly severe wealth
err; and even then the temperature ought
not to exceed fifty degrees.
Il sleeping apartment, in which large
ilre has been kcpttor several hours previous
to the period otreiringto rest, may, to many,
at the first view, present an appearance OF
the most perfect comfort: it is, however, at
the same time, means of very efiectually
enervatng the system, creating an increased
susceptibility to the influence of the cold
and thus open the way to the attack of some
of the most serious diseases, especially o,
the chest. Happy may they esteem them
selves whose means forbid an indulgence in
this species ofluxury.
A person accustomed to undress in room
without fire, and to seek repose in cold
bed, will not experience the least inconve-
nience, even in the severest weather. The
natural heat of his body will very speedily
render him even more comfortably warm than
the individual who sleeps in heated apart
ment, and in a bed thus artifcially warmed,
and who will be extremely liable to sensa-
ton of chillncss as soon as the artificial heat
is dissipated. But this Is not all-the con-
stitution of the former will be rendered more
robust, and far less susceptible to the in
lluence Of atmospherical vicisstudes than
that Of the latter.-Jomnai of Health.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-01-01

scene of magnicence seldom ifever equalle
in this country.
From the portcr's lodge to the house-a
distance of about twelve hundred fee!-the
sight was splendid and brilliant in the ex-
IRENE. The trees we're filled with thousands
of variegatedlamps, and the choicest flowers
and most expensive exotcs were seen
blooming in all directions. Directly in front
of the house the ground was covered with
start not, unsophisticated reader-real Brus-
sells carpets, which added not "A little to the
unique appearance of the whole scene. A.
bout five hundred representatives of the most
respectable families in this city were present
to witness the interesting ceremony. May
the young, happy, wealthy couple always see
the sunny side of this life, and far, far dis
tant be the day, when misfortune or trouble
casts its whitening shade on their earthly pros
pccts.-N. Y. Dem. Press.
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IT SHOWS.

by MRS. SARAH J. HALE.
Ut snows!"' cries the school-boY- "hu'rah !'-and
his shout
Is ringing through parlor and hall,
While swift as the WING Of the swallow he out,
And his paymates have answered his call;
1t makes the heart leap but to witness their Joy
Proud wealth las no pleasure, | trnw,
Like the rapture that throhs in the pulse the boy
As he gathers his treasures Of SNOW;
Then lay not the tranplnas of gold on thine heirs,
While health, and the riches oinature are theirs.
1t snows" signs the nbccile-"Ah!' and his breath
Comes heavy, as cioggd with weight;
While from the pale aspect of nature in death,
He returns to the blaze OF his crate;
And nearer, and nearer, his soft cushioned chair
Is wheeled toward the le gi>nn tlnmo--
He dr'ads a chill puff # the snow-hurdtned air,
Lest it withor his delicate fame:
Oh small is the pie a;uIc eAi''rqcc can give
When the fear shall de- only rro.os that we live.
81, snows!' cries the ravcller-"Hom and the ~erd
Has Ouickoncd his sieCd $ tagging pace
The wind rushos by, but its bowl is unhCard..
Unelt the sharp drift in his face;
For bright thro the tempest his own home appeared
Ay, though LEAGUES intervene he can see;
There's the clear glowing hearth, and table prepared
And his wife with her babes on her knee.
BLESSED thought! how it liahcns the grief laden hour
That those we love dearest are safe from IT, power
"It snows!' cries the bcll-'Doar, how lucky: and
From her mirror to see the flakes fall; turns
Like the first of summer her DIM lied cheek burns
While musing on sleieh-rde and ball:
There visions of conquosts of lendor and mirh
Floating over each drear winters days
But the tdinas of hope this storm-beaten earth,
Will melt like the snow flakes away;
Turn, turn thee to heaven, fair maiden for bliss,
That world has pure fount nc er opened in this.
ut SHOWS y cries the wilow-'Oh God and her signs
Have stiied the voice Of her prayer;
Its burdens yen read in her oar-swolIcn eye,
On her check sunk with fasting and care
IT'S highland her iahcrlcss ask her for bread
But "He gives the young ravens their food"
And she trusts, ill her dark breath adds horror Ia
And she lays on her last chip of wood. dread
Poor sufferer that sorrow thy God only knows
IT'S a most bitter lot to be poor, when it SHOWS!
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MARRIAGE IN HIGULIFF

The beautiful, accomplished, sole remain
ing single daughterof Mrs. Jacob Lorilard,
was married on Thursday evening last
Mr. Edgar of this city, is the happy man.
The marriage took place at the princely
mansion of the brides mother, near Man.
hattanville. The house Is built of grew stone.
of ample dimensions, and the most lavish
sums have been expended on its internal ar
engagements, &c. 1t is on apiece ofrising
ground, about one quarter of mile from the
main road, and of course commands beau
tiful and extensive prospect. The grounds
are well laid out, and ornamented withevery
device that luxury can suggest and opulence
command. On the happy evening in ques-
ton, Mrs. Lorillard's residence presented a
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THE BURNING OF MOSCOW.

"At first, it was thought that this terrific
disaster had occurred though the intoxication
of the French soldiers f; but reports came in
rapidly with officers from all quarters which
placed the realcause beyond all doubt. All
agreed in the statement of globe of fire
having been let down upon the palace of one
of the Russian princes, which had consumed
it, on the first night of their entrance, and
that this was a signal to the ncendiaries.
Men atrocious look and tatterod garments,
and frantic women had been seen roaming
amidst the flames, and thus completing hi
deous resemblance of the internal world.
They were the maleiactors whom Rostopchin
had let loose from the prisons, and commits
stoned to execute this tremendous deed as the
price ftheir liberation and pardon. Most
thoroughly did they fulfil their trust; and
becoming deirious with intoxication, with
excitement, and entire success, they no lon
ger concealed themselves, but ran to and fro
with diabolical yells, like filries, waving
lighted brands round their heads. The
French could not make them drop their tor
ches, except by slashng at their naked arms
with sabres. Orders were instantly given to
shoot every incendiary on the spot. The
army was drawn out. The old guard, which
had been quarercd in the kromlin, took
arms, and their horses and baggage quickly
filled the courts. Masters of Moscow, they
were obliged to seek bivouac outside its
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From the New York Observer.
ATTRACTIONS.

wonder we are not more interested in hea.
ven. | wonder we are not more drawn to it,
flour bodies must gravitate, yet must our souls !
1t is not the nature of spirit to sink and seek the
earth, but to soar aloft Especially is this true
of that spirit which has been born of the Spirit.
Surely they who are risen with Christ should
seek those things which are above, where Christ
stitch at the right hand of God.
l have been thinking of the attractions of
heaven-what there is in heaven to draw souls
to it. ! thought of the place. Heaven has
place. Christ says to his disciples, 81 go to pre-.
pare place for you" 1t is part of the con.
ISOLATION with which he comforts them, tina,
heaven is place and not mere state. What a
place it must be Selected out of all the loca.
tons ofthe unverse-the chosen spot OF space
We sss, even ca earth, places Of great beauty
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anxious to precede his neighbor, in order to
secure the most eligible position: their faces
beaming with joy and pleasure, in antlcipa-
ton of viewing so novel and interesting a
scene.
The banks on each side of the river below
the falls which are from 100 to 100 feet in
height, were completely covered with spec
tators. Some of the most daring in their
anxiety to obtain place from which they
could have an unobstructcd view, forgot for
moment the danger TO which they were
subjecting themselves, and stood upon the
very verge of the precipice, while the timid
and cautious occupied the more elevated and
less dangerous positions. The roofs of the
houses, the windows, and every accessible
point from which view could be obtained
were literally crowded +; probably presenting
one of the most animated and lively scenes
ever witnessed on the banks of the Genesee
The point from which onr adventurer was
to make his descent was a small island situat-
ed about midway ofthe river, on which, near
the brink of the precipice, was erected a
staging "a feet high, making an elevation OF
120 feet from the water below, the falls being
at this place 90 feet in height.
All were impatiently awaiting his arrival,
when his coming was announced by the loud
cheering of those who had assembled on the
island which continued but moment, then
all was silent A few moments elapsed-he
then emerged from the multitude-ascended
the ladder to the top of the staging, APP
preached the edge of the platform, and SUR
vcylng with scrutinizing glance the gulph
below, apparently los, in thought and con-
temptation ofthc frighdul part he was about
to act, and the fearful consequences that
might follow. But, as if recollecting himself
again, he stepped back, turned and address
sed few words to those who were in his
immediate vicinity, bid his friends last
farewell, and with one bound cleared HIM
self from the platform, ano descended into
the watery element below A splash, few
ripples on the water, and allwas over! Every
eye was riveted on the spo, gazing with the
utmost anxiety, expecting every moment to
see him rise to the surface but, alas they
were doomed to disappointment; nothingwas
to be seen, but the agitatet waters, and no,
sound was heard but the continuous roal
of the mighty cataract.--S'onthe awfultrutl
flashed upon our minds thai lie had fallen g
victim to his own tcmerity, and sunk to rise
no more, and this was truly and emphatical'
| ly his "last leap"
Searchwas Immediately made forth body
but it was not found until he next spring
when it was picked up and inferred on the
shore of Lake Ontario, near the mouth O
the Genesee rivcr.-Hartord Reriew.
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sHERMAN,s COUGH LOZENCES.

Ills LICENCES are sealed, and have "a. Sher-
l. man, VI. d." on the side Of the lox. They
are the safest, most sure and e'eciual remedy for
:" oueh~. Colds, Cun>umpiion>, Whoopng Cough,
Asthma, Tighne,s of the Lungs chest, &c. &C.
The proprietor has never known instance where
they did moi give perfect abstraction. Several 'hou,
and hoxe>~ave een sold within The last three mon hs
Te'torn2 to health, persons IN almost every stage Of
consumption and those lal ring under The mo-, di-
[, .>>Ing cold and coughs They do not check and
dry mp the cough, Int render 1t easy promote eXpec-
tura,ion alliv the tickling or irritation, and remove
the proxmaie or exciting cau-e. They are made
from cont naion Of the most valual e expeciora
or cough medicines, aud are undoubtedly Superior 10
every thing in use for those complains. Hundreds
upon hundreds ofcer,iica'c> have cen offered Of their
wonderful vrue,, from those who have leen saved
from an unlme Y grave, and restored TO perfect
health ly using them. Bo>E.-One lozenge Is 4 dose
TOR an a'lut, and may lie repeated from three 10 six
me- Il day. a, req Irrl. Chi rtu, eight years ears
old, half of one: tur year, quarters and 20 IN pro-
portion. Very small children or infants viii take them
best dis solved IN little Shuud they act a An
emetic or produce nausea the doe hustle les enej
10 what the stomach will lear. Half Of one will gen
erav lie sufficient to take ieore lrea'ia>i, the
stomach is then more easily >iChened. No III e ec;s
can arise from doe, a. 1t Wi! cause ehe Siu-
mach to re ect il and although not plea ant sensa-
ton, will lie found to give relief Where there is
Poor Mans Pasters should lie applied the part,
and worn till relieved. lfattendc with co, tivtne>,
few carharc laxative Luzenge>, or any mid CO.
thartic medicine, should e II, ed requires.
Sold at the Variety Store, by PANGDORN &
BRlNSMAlD, Jeweler., Burlington, Vi. wholesale
agents. A liberal discount to merchants who luy 10
sell again.
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THOSE WHO KNOW

l. Those only who know by ula' or immediate obser
yarion form any idea Of the effects, OF The perfect
relief, the almos charm,ke cures elected in cases
Of The PILES, RHEUMATISM, all SwELLINGs, and
all external PAINS, no matter how severe BY the use
Of Hays Lniment. Find one who has used that will
not aud it above all things used, and yon VI" ind
what canno, be found it3Sor the relief OF suffer
ing human beings who ma, be afflicted, beg YOU I" ak
ask Of those who know-ask the Hon. ALFRED
CoNKLIS u. ) Judge for that district, residing near
Auburn ask MATHEW ]. MYERS, Esq. Athens,
Y. Y ask Gen. DUFF green. late OF Washing on
city, each of these geu emen know ofcases unconner
able by all other remedies physicians, though tIed
r many years. thar have been cured by the use of The
genuine HAYS Liniment. Thousands Of her persons
know similar cures. We appeal their sense of JUS
uce = their human feelings. iCFoIi is but duly yon
owe to your suffering ellow-bengs to let this g'ea
remedy be known Speak Of il then TO all your ireads
This will save much pain where The newspapers are
moi read OF where readers ncredu'os because so
many worthless articles are advertised for the same
purpose. To buyers we say il all who have used II do
not say il is beyond all praise, then do not take it
The proprietor will not allow This article TO be paid for
unless II cures, when all The directions fully follow.
ed. VIII any one suffer ing refuse iouy il? lfhe
does, he ough, Ia he piied Tor his obsrnacy Than
his suffering. iLjSMr. HAYS would never consent IL
offer this article he compelled by his of
moral -oi religious dn,y-o do all in his pow for he
victims of dis''ess and misery. For this purpose he
would so"ner devote fortune than secure dollar for
any worthless article. iLJSLOOK OUT Some
swndes have nlerleiied THIS article aud put up
with various devices. Do not be imposed upon. One
thing only will protect ,ou- is The name Of Comstock
& Co that name must be always on the wrapper,
| YOU nre cheated DO not fo,gel il. Take this ditec
ton with ,ou and lest by that, never buy for il is
impossible for any other TO be true or genuine
SOLOMON HAYS.
Sold bv Comstock g. Co. ? Fletcher street, N. York.
TflEO PECK Il Co. Wholesale Agents for the
| STATE Of Vernon.
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vT,O THE BALD.HEADED& OTHERS

l. Does AM Know a neighhoI or friend who has
been Bald, and whose head is now covered with fine
hair! One whose coat collar was covered with dan.
duff. though brushed every hour which has now van
,shed enre, Or one whose hairs al early age were
iuriing grey, who now has not grey hair? Children
whose heads were covered with scurf,-whose hair
would not grow, thar growing the fullest ops
of hair Some cases mist be known TO mos,
AK them the cause, and you viii be told that these
'hngs have been done by the use Of the Balm Of CO.
Mmbia, Of20 years growth this article it's demand
increasing annually some hund'ed per ceni.-ihoueh
when discovered not opposedby hing Tor the zane
purpose, assailed by almost nmmberless mushroom
rash that will ruin the hair il used to any
extent. Can than these facts he wanted refer
the recommendations by list ofnames of respeca.
hiliy unequaled by any other article Look TO these
Ih,ngs-buy this article. Stay and preserve YOUR hair
by us use # bald restore IL. Ladies, attend this
-huulreGs IN fashionable life using il as The only
article really &, Tor the toilet. Long hair is very apt
10 fall out. Ladies, use the Balm of Columbia lime
10 save yourselves the disgrace OF badness by neg
Of your persons. u is your duty, AS mo'alss to pre-
serve the beauties of nature, with which bouui iiul
Creator has endowed you the Balm for ii will do it,
CAUTION TO BE REMEMBERED.
Several most fragrant attempts have been made TO
counter felt the true Balm Of Columbia. Some OF the
posters have gone lar TO counterfeit the splen.
wrappers, aud the Falls of Niagara, and every ex.
einsl mark except the name of Consock, which they
iare no forge. To avoid imposiions therefore, al
WAYS look Tor the name OF Comslock & Co. or l.. s.
Comsiock and never buy The article unless il has thai
name upon il Sold wholesale aud retail, only AZ No.
2 Fletcher street, N. Y. tHEO, A. PECK & Co,
" hoesale Agents for The State of Vernon, lie
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Eliphas Steele's Estate.
STATE on NEp MONT III, D,,Lo,

DlsTRIcT OF CHIrrESDES, IS. I the District Of Chi.
enden To the creditors and others concerned in the
estate of EEphas Steele late of Hinesburgh in said
District, deceased.
WHEREAS Josiah Steele, administrator of the estate
of said deceased, has made application to this Court
to extend the time limited for making payment of the
debts of said deceased, twevs months from the 9th
day of November, $40, and the second Wednesday
OF January next, being assigned for hearing in the
premises AT the Office of the Register of this Court
and it having been ordered that noice thereof be
gven by publishing this decree three weeks success.
slvely in the Free Press, paper printed Bur
ngton, before the time fixed for hearing. Therefore
You hereby notified, TO appear before said Court
OF the time and place aforesaid then and there, To
make objection if any you have, to the said lme OF
payment being further extended AS aforesaid
Given under my hand at Burlington, this 9Th day
of November, A. ID. 1910
VIM WESTON REGISTER