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THIRTEEN VOTES, OR THE WAGER
A TRUE STORY.

la town in the interior of the Granite
state not many years since, gentleman OF
some property, and not Of little political
consideration, resided, whose name we shall
call Martyr. He was a great sickler for fed
eraI principles, insomuch that he sometimes,
induced by party zeal, violated his moral
duties. On one occasion in particular, when
a very important election was taking place,
upon the result Of which, perhaps, the very
existence of his party depended, he was so
carried away by his party feelings as to de-
post thirteen votes for one individual al the
same time in the ballot box, in defiance OF
the law which provides that no man to which
ever party he may belong, or however wor-
thy may be his lavorite candidate, shall de-
posite more than one ballot for any one in
dividual, for one Office
Waite Martyr was unfortunately detect
ed in this equiyocal act-and although no.
legal act was had in relation 20 the subject
yet there were those in the town in which
he resided, who were unwilling to admit lha,
excess OF party zeal was sufficient apology
for his dcrelciion OF moral duty-and the
simple act of dcpOslting thirteen votes for
one candidate, at one time, in the ballot box,
although palined and excused by some OF
his warm political friends, was severely CEN
surcI by others. This occurrence furnished
subject OF conversation among the worthy
citizens Of the town for several weoks-at
the end Of which time it gradually and par
italy died away, but was not forgotten.-
Poor Martyr was doomed to hear the words
Nhirteen ,otts occasionally repeated by his
RucaL foes in the most significant man
ner-eyIdently with tho design of disturb
ing the equanimiIy Of his feelings. In th,
they succeeded but too well. These word,
so harmless in themselves, or when applied
10 others, if addressed II Martyr or uttered
in his hearing, seemed to possess the power
of magic cabala, 50 wonderful and so instan-
taneous was the effect which they had upon
the appearance and conduct of that gentle
man. The moment thittcen votes reached
his ear, his features were clouded with a
frown of ndignation-his eyes were lighted
up with a most unholy fre-hs hands invol-
UNFAIRLY grasped the nearest weapon of de
fence within his reach, and his voice, which
was naturally clear and sonorous was chang
ed into deep and uneauhly mutterings, re-
scmbling the sound OF distant thunder, or the
rumblings OF the pent up volcano. Indeed
the effect produced on Sir Pirce Shaiion
by the sight of the bodkin, as related in the
Monastery of Sir Walter Scott, was not
more sudden and terrible than the effect
produced on Waite Martyr, in repeating
the simple words, thirteen votes nj,
weakness on that point was proverbial. and
wicked youth of the village, now a very
worthy and respectable practitioner in the
vicinity of Boston, once made Martyrs in
frmary the means Of playing off mischiey-
Gus and cruel practical joke, to the grea,
amusement of The hy-standers.
Alg Smith, the gentleman to whom We al
lade, being one day at the village tavern, GU
Tered into conversation with a very gentee
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thus, ia good soldier never runs till he is
obliged to- and he now found that he should
be under the necessity of suiting hlspatience
to his theory.-There was no time for de-
liberation he instantly knocked down the
foremost with the but of his rife and bound
cd away through the thicket like a startled
deer. The three Indians made for the ca
noe in which the rifles we're deposited, al
ready made harmless by the precaution Of
Pcabody.-Ths gave his good advantage,
which was not altogether unnecessary, as he
was much encountered with his wet cloths
and before he reached the goal he could hear
them swapping the dry twigs behind him.
The main body had likewise got the alarm
and were but short distance from him wher
he reached the headland. Those who were
nearest he did not fear, unless they came t
close action, and he resolved to send on,
more to his long home, before he leaped from
the precipice.
Its a burning shame to wet so mucl
powder" exclaimed he, 'Ill have one NOR
pop at them tarnal red skins.
pcobody's position was quickly arrange,
TO put his threat into execution. His riff
was presented, his eye glanced along its bar
rel and the first one that showed his head re
ceved its deadly contents. In an instan
Peabody was in the water making for tn
canoe. The whole party by this time ha
come up, and commenced brisk fire upo
the fugitives. Peabody stood erect in til
canoe, in the voice of stenor, You'd bette
take care, you'll Spite the skin. Old plum
per's safe, and you'll feel him yet, | tell yc
They were quickly lost in darkness. an
taking small circuit, effected landing il
safety. Many an Indians life verified hi
last threat, and Peabody lived to a good oil
age having often related to his friends an
neighbors, the adventure which gave to thi
place the name of PEABODY'S LEAP.
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THE SIIRUBBERY.

If any thine can he more disorrooable n Tho
mind Il, @, as rcrards ,oan,s local babi,o,;onI
than LARGE and enrant JyelIin% fros%I n,imt
ed and adorned viii ifs bright groon sIIi, I'r
with vards around il fIloJ ,5;'h III. +lj",ios a
anv If fhn Sc family 9th Loro a,J tGora
sl6uph. broken cart. ar hrnsb boan al vbici, no
TO mako nm rar, With tbe hdi Sr s ,,I
with his niercing ravs to ro W,
tln or tLr rclcnfns: sr,,, ia?r
fYr in ,,octnr ta p.e",..s oHt '''e,'
h., L,,,,,, '''o "iliOi en-
.,,Io slao ~, % s''L piS''sGs "I.Ilou'
9'S iJI'l'igss ~ 'lle SCENERY, %
f. the 81 , W. ' he " ,o 10 lPa .oEeGS.
" ~. o' 1t must oe t"c IGcd OF lhe Ge'"uo'
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SOME LOVE STRONG RUN.
AIs-' Some lore 10 roam

Als-' Some lore 10 roam
Some love strong Rum or the Alc's white foam,
When the bung hole whistles free;
An for right good cheer some tipplc beer,
Bot the Iimp'd stream for me.
To the forest shade or the mountain glade,
So CHEEKY forth 90,
To drink my fill at the gurgling rill,
When the sun .s sinking low.
In the stream dip my glowing lip,
And the cooling dfaughts pour in;
] ask no spring of brandy sling,
Or toddy made of Gin
For what nature gave only crave,
The fount that gurgles free,
The greenwood trees, n cooling breeze,
And limpid stream for me.
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VIM. WESTON. Reriatnr.
EVANS CHANCES ESTATE.

EVANS CHANCES ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT The Hon. thcProbate
District of Chtonden, IS. court for the District of
Chuenden to all persons concerned in the estate of
Evans Chance late OF Burlington in said District de-
ceased Greeting.
Whereas, Harmon Beach, administrator debonis
of the estate Of said deceased proposes 10 render
an account OF his administration, and present his
count against said estate for examination and allow
ance session of the court of Probate to be hol-
den at the Registers Office in Burlington in said dis
ric on the twenty fifth day Of June next.
Therefore YOU are hereby notified TO appear before
sad court at the time and place aforesaid and shew
cause il any you have why the account aforesaid
should not be allowed.
Given under my hand at Burlington this 18th day
Of May ~ ID. ls42,
YIN, WE Rsu,e.ar
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bN f.. ELLlpll llib tghN-LAN IObT W ENuLANb.
Within the sun-t Forest
Our roof OF bright blue sky;
Where fountains flow and wild flowers blow,
We lift Our hearts on nigh;
Beneath the lrown Of wicked men,
Our c)untry's str n III is bowling,
But thanks to God they cant prevent
Tho lone wild flower from blowing.
Hark, high above tho Iree tops
The lark is soaring free;
Where streams the light through broken clouds,
His spCckled breast sec.
Beneath the might of wicked men,
The poor mans worth is dying:
But thanked be God, in spite OF them,
The lark still warbes, flying.
The preacher prays- g Lord, bless usY
Lord, bless us! echo cries;
amen! the breezes murmur low,
Amen! the rill replies:
Tho cGaseloss toll Of wo-worn hearts,
The proud with pangs are paying;
But he,c-O. God of earth and heaven,
The humble heart IS praying!
How softly in the pauscs
OF song rc-echoed wide,
The coosha's COO the lnnet's lay,
Der ri and river glide!
With deeds OF evil men,
The antghted land is ringing;
But still, O Lord, the paus heart
And soul-tpnol vol IS singing.
'lush! hush tho preacher preachch,
Wo to the oppressor, we!
But sudden gloom o'ercast the sun,
And saddened flowers below.
So rowns the Lord but, tytants, yo
DoIidc his Indignation;
And see not in his gathered brow,
Your day OF tribulatiJn.
Speak low thou heaycn-pad teacher!
The tempest bursts above;
God whispers in the thunder--hear
The torrors Of his lovc
On useful hands and honest hearts,
The base their wrath are wreakug;
But thanked be God! they can't prevent
The storm Of heaven from speaking.
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q. T.. ~ WI. STRONG.
sheen skins for Book Ringing. sc.
LYMAN & COLE

TyANE received ll,.g .u,noI extensive assortment
ami variety o. ~lr.n-auI summer G q @ rs
.hIrL ftr, n RAJ ,,r,iI, rpllc,l nr'ces. con.i,,n
IN parf If Printed Lawns. CauIl rr.. Muslin. ,nJ
ndnrnin. Lawns.
cb -ain >lrilcd Bllzor.ne &c for ladies', s,,nme,
dresses
Ne, pattern Muslin de In.n.. sarin .trind Eoli,ns
&.
Pam Ilac', an llue lIac, RoiDiazine
FIaIr,yi I.'u,. biga. o...I ,.,iarsI ,lo 10y
HEAVY, IIl.L Canon. rode S,,i.s and copJ Silk
shayyIs. '
Lun.n', hest scarlet. black and colord Merino.
Sr,rfS and .Soucy Houdkrrchiefs
Muslin d. Lame nm tt wool. and fancy satin
Hermann Ia'b,ne Crayals. raw Iii H,dS'f.
n I'm ~ Ia,t,. Sba,.Is ra,,. ,iIL do ,,rr,aj
,r@rI,,,I,l wy f''''NN
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ERUlT.-50 Boxe, Raisins, 10 Kegs do.
L 10 BoXe- Lemons, ) DO Oranges, for sale hy
May, 1912. 5. WALKER
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BOnncts and Ieghorn Hats.
FASHIONABLE Bonncs and Loghorn Hats Just
4 received and for sale by p DOOLITTLE.
May 5, 1872. 48w6
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Plaster.
NOVA Scotia Plaster, fresh ground, Just received
/ and for saleby Z. DOOLTTTLE.
May 5, 1912. 4Sw6
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BURLINGTON BOOK STORE.

Cgg4ege street, lsest Garner Of Strongs buildings
lakc5 TINS method Of advising the publ c Of his re-
hoVaI ana that he has now for sale he believes the
largest ana best assortment of Books to be found
m TINS state lis arrangements for supplies from
New York. and Boston are such as will enable him
to answer monthly all orders pro mptly.
May /, 1912.
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FORES II ORSHIP.

BY f. ELLIOT, THE coRN-LAw POET OF ENGLAND.
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CODA CRACKERS.-A ffesh supply lust received
- hy May IL S,M, POPE
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w visible Green, Blue aud Mixed do. Cashmere
Satin, aud Mar>aies Ne>tngs. Also,
Black Giraffe Cloth, Gambroons Linen Drilling,
plain aud striped Cotton Goods, for summer wear
for sale low 10y May H. :. VI. POPE,
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TEAS.


100 BBLS. Suporhnc Flour,
w so half do. for ale by s. WALKER.
Nav o.
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nLACKsMITH's BELLOWS, first rate
bmtcc, also Anvils Nlses Files, &c for sale by
Sign of the Paddock HAGAR n ARTHUR.
Cor. Oh and Coll SITS. !
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DIAN AMI Figured Muu>m de LANES BIN Chal
4 ly-, Blk Bonn a1ine, Printed Lawns, French, Eng
iNh ana American Prints for sale al the loves
prices ON the Ne>l side @. the Square, ly
May H. :. NJ. POPE
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T THOMAS is in want of few good Horse,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

05- host Of ladies, gentlemen, and children visited
the American Museum during the day yesterday to see
the wonderful little Dwarf and day vsters are admit
ted the same evening Free the lecture we'll
filled last night Barnum has fairly astonshed the public
this time He got the most extraordinary and wonder
full living curiosity heard Of and the little
gentleman bears evidences of his age that there dis
putting HIS weight is but fifteen pounds, and his height
one foot and ten inchesfaos which of course, every
person can see upon examination The beautiful trans
parency in front Of the Museum gives his size exactly
The Lecture Room, since the scenery completed
perfect gen. and the performances by the Liputian
Family, Miss Hood Mr. sherman, and Celeste, are rich
chaste, an diversified
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13
City Intelligence.

BAGGAGE SMAsHrR.-A fellow named James M'Cready,
containing clothing, and siOO in money from the house
of Terrence Burns 40 Orange street. the property Of
Patrick Kesrney and James Dobson He to take
the trunk from the house by women who reside
the house of Burns.
SHoP LrrrER-A dock rat named Charles Whitney w
committed for grabbing and carrying off piece of cass
mere and two yards cotinet from the store o Mr. Beh
rand. 81 Chapplc street. yesterday morning. He was
caught in the act
INDICTED FOR MURpER.--The two women arrested for
infanticde some few weeks since named Ellen Cornell
and Mary Mcdonnell alias Kennedy, have been indicted
for murder in the first degree. They both in prison.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

90 POST FACTUM NULLUM CONSTITUENTS
Is an old Roman adage and applies with much force to
Peters Cough Lozenges any thing in the world can
well do. AFTER the deed is done there is need Of con
suation,is fair translation, and such should be re-
ganed When cold is taken, fly TO these lozenges they
will afford certain relief and swch be most beneficial
But is not this remedy alone would call public at
tentionPeters Catharic or Health Lozenges are in all
complaints Of the bowels liver, SC. beyond praise; they
destroy everyhiug which deranges the stomach and in
ienes and should be in the possession of every family
When the bowels in disorder the whole system must
be attended to--at such times the Cahartic, Health
Lozenges will be found superior to any other medicine.
Principal Office las Fulton, corner Of Nassau street.
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BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Washington.
Correspondence Of the Herald.1
WASHINGTON nac IN

WASHINGTON, Dec 10th, 1872
In this dull and dreary place there is scarce any,
thing TO interest the stranger. But fracas which
happened last Wednesday evening at the National
Reading Room, bids fair to be the topic OF CONVEX
sation for some time 10 come. A usiached and
imperia! whskerandos, OF he name of Young, resi-
ding Capitol Hill, grossly insulted our young
apostle of Democracy mike Walsh, ] and adding Vi
olence to insult, The melee commenced in good ear
nest Young clnched our Mike, and in the fall, was
uppermost-Spriggs of Kentucky, anxious to see a
rough and tumble fight raised chair arms length
and kept all parties from interfering, and swore he
would kill the first man who would rndeavor to
separate the combatants. Bolts, the great Captain
OF the " Headers off," stood mute and paraysed,
Clinton OF New York escaped by jumping behind
the counter Bovine and Brewster sloped in double
quick time, thinking according TO the old song, He
who nights and runs away" &c
Ihe two champions still struggling for the ascend,
ancy but the loving position in which chance had
placed them, so operated on their better feelings,
mat the tender chord gave way, and the would be
Lieutenant OF Marines released his advantage, and
both parties were very soon making explanations,
which ended by shaking hands. Spriggs, the men,
Der from Kentucky, although boarding at tempe
rance hotel. IS gong the entire ANIMAL and will do
so as long as his mileage will hold out. There ia
very large majority OF members of both houses in
town, and on Monday will go to work in right good
order. The last few days has been occupied by
them in formins their messes, and the housekeepers
have submitted in many instances TO a reduction of
from one to three dollars per week.
The bill introduced by Benton for the repeal OF
the bankrupt law will be forced through the Senate
before the information asked for by Talmadge's re-
solution will be obtained.
That portion of the Presidents Message recon-
mensng the refundipg to General Jackson the
amount of the fine paid by him, is much
applauded here by men of all the various political
parties, except the very bitterest Of the Presidents
enemies Mr.. Tyler and General Jackson are on
the most intimate terms and keep up a regular cor
respondence.
The Judgeships which are soon to be vacated in
your city are very frequent topic of conversation
in this place, and Vanderpool must not .betoossan
guine Of success Yours truly - 4
d. D., JR., OF ssOLD.. KENrucrr''
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

The CIRcUs.-Respectabe prices ensure respectable
audiences The elegant entertainments given in the
of the Bowery Amphhe atre visited by the ss
Of the city well by every body having the smallest
pretension to taste The price Of admission the dress
circle of this beautiful place Of low enough
to meet the exigencies OF the times and just high enough
prevent its becoming rendezvous for tagrsg and bob
tail Family may be secured the box office for
any number of persons.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

CHATHAM THEATRE.-Mr Thorne was very pro
pery greeted with tremendous house last night,
the occasion of his benefit great variety Of ex
celent entertainments announced for tonight
The successful drama of the Dragon Knight and
the favonte plays of open House, Teddy the
Tier" and " Fairly Hit and Fairly Missed form
host of attractions, which cannot fail of securing
an overlowing house.
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SHIP NEWS.
PHLAprLrHrA, Dec I2Au John Jsy, Baker, Providence;
David Cohn smith, New Beasrd. CD Cater Davis. 81
Thomas.
BALrrNosE, Dec liar Marianne. (Breml wstins. Bre-
sally Ann Patterson 81 Thomas Chatham Davis hos
ton; Mary Stanton Besrss. do Mahs Elizabeth, Walter
Malaga; Henrietta Dorm Savsnnah Tbos Fspnrr Wicker
Povideucs David Rogers, Hunt, NYoIk Direct Bsg
Ford, Montev'deo and mkt. .
ALEXANDRIA. Dec D sd STAR Portland
RIcHM-Hp, Dec 9-Cid Carthage, London. -
CBARLrsroy, Dc o-Ar Merchant, Le.,e Ma,cnxm ga
Bl Webb West ladies; Bourne. Perry. Port Lson' Ma
"s.ynSs.p Dec s"BsIow, British snip Cid Geo Hsllet
Howes, NYort Hero Of Acre Brl Wilson, Lvsrpoo Albert
(Br) Keith Glasgow. Sid Rosaind, Bray Hsvre, Exact,
Johnson NYok; Androsco Davis West Indies. Arr IAN,
Gen Wiltshire, (Br) Niekels, Hanrton Roads
General Record.
soHR vESus johnson, Of sury Me- from Connecicut for
ST. Augustine, with earD OF granite mstsyed ana MI
house OF ST. Augustine and will be total lcsspart o. INC
cargo thrown overheard and the asnce OF addinni
men mr. cured get off, but without effect Cargo lnsnr,c
vessel uncertain Her sails aud rigging saved Ths "
Spoken.
Washington bound TO Richmond dnasted. Dec 20 30,
Ion 73-would steer FOR the nearest port. -
Belize 10 days from Boson FOR Belise Iond NOV 2s atH
Foreign Ports.
st TMc ~, Gs W ws pS 3sf sh s'f," .dsP New
York. 9Th; Tonon do. dss; Geo Henry uaee iron anu or
do OsceoIs, Pierce, from Bsnzor d,,y Naru Ior
Wilmington NC day; yol.nt Gibbs anfi Gen Isc9ni
ib. srsn .1om Tnris :so; Bssy Watson,
White -; AID Franklin Burgess, - Marks; Delaware,
stoIeey Talks Island. Msrblehssd, Ptmaa, st Domingo;
18Th Ccdorus Clark La ouaya The Condor reported at
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maintained bylhelmasses of the democracy, in the
purity and consistency OF General Cass' principles
and TO obliterate the recollection of his patriotic
and useful conduct in the field and in the cabinet
But all this will be vain. Every attempt 10 detract
from the worth and merit Of General Cas-, will be
met by indignant reproof and his popularity will be
redoubed.
In reference to the position at present occupied by
General Cass, the following correspondence, which
has appeared in of the journals of the day, is
perfectly satisfactory -
New YsRK December 10, 1912.
My DEAR Sir =
You must have observed since your arriva at Boston,
that you have been recommended in many of the public
papers In different parts Of the United States candi
date Tor the chief executive Office of the Repubc-and
large Democratic meeting at Harrisburg the 2ls ut
The manner in which your nomination is mentioned by
some oil the wing papers is such to excite suspicion
among those who do not know YOU that You favor wing
principles. and some have said that your views Ma
tonai Bank are identical with those OF the wings.
know that there is ground for such suspicious, and
that you entirely willing that your view upen those
subjects should be known 70 all parties From the long
and friendly relations which have existed between be
lore as well as during the time fellow members
ofhe Cabinet ofPresident Jackso and SINCE take
III liberty of asking from you such explanation of your
views upon these shall be entirely satisfactory
to your political friends.
With the highest respect and esteem,
| am your friend and humble servant,
MAHLON DICKERSON.
To (.an Tr,yt r.a