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V OIL. V. NO. II.

Have you numbness or coIdness in
you legs, arms or feet? If SO, rub the
affected part well with rough cloth.
and then apply this Balm freely twice a
day, q in short time it will be removed.
Have you the Piles9 Ifso, apply the
Balm three times day, and in short
time you will be we'll.
Have you tho Nettle Rash or Erysip-
elias? If so, apply the Balm three times
day, and all unpleasant sensations will
soon disappear. ... ......
Have you sprained yourself? Ifso,
apply the Balm three times day, rub.
bling we'll with your hand, and It will
soon be removed.
Have you Bruises or Burns? If so,
apply the Balm three times a day, and
You will soon be well.
Have you a Cut or Wound. Ifso.
apply the Balm with a feather, two or
three times day
And are your Limbs or Joints Swell
ed? If so, apply the Balm three times
day & the swelling will soon disappear.
Have you the letter? If so, apply
the Balm every morning and evening,
washing every third day with CASTLE
soap, and removing the scurf from the
surface of the skin.
Have you pain in your Breast or
Side? If so, apply this Balm morning
and evening, rubbing it we'll with the
fiat of your hand, and you will soon be
relieved.
Have you Sore Eyes? IF so, wet a
soft rag with the Balm, and apply it on
the outside of the eyes every night on
going to bed.
Are your toes, fingers or ears Frosted
or Poisoned? Ifso, apply the Balm three
times day, and it will positively cure
them.
Have you Corns on your Feet? Ifso,
cut them we'll and apply the Balm, and
it will generally cure them.
Have you itching or irritation of any
partse Then apply this Balm thorough
ly and it will cure you.
Have you fresh wounds of any kind?
Sprea d the Balm on linen and keep it
bound on the parts, changing daily, and
it will heal without proud flesh or in
Aammation.
Have you an old sore that wont heal?
Keep the Balm bound on it, renewing it
daily 81 it will soon heal from the bottom.
Be sure you get the true Balm from
COM STOCK & Co.. and no other.
V. ROSS Agent, Brandon, VT.
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Safety of Emnncinafion.

1t was once the case, that we had CON-
monty to meet the objection to abolition,
that it would not be safe-it would en-
danger the security of property, > the
lives Of our citizens, and the stability of
our government;-and notwithstanding
West india Emancipation has rendered
doubly sure what reason taught US, that
this objection was groundless, there are
yet some who cling to the old argument
We give below an address of GEN. JACK
SON, on Dec. 18th, 1914, to the free COL
ored soldiers under his command during
the late war,-as the testimony of a
slave holder on this point. 1t should be
recollected, too, that the men who per-
formed the services he here applauds
have been allowed to reap but few of the
advantages of their labors they are out
laws, and aliens in the land where they
fought-rot privileged with citizenship
in three quarters of the country-driven
by the laws Of the States, from the very
battle grounds on which they contended,
and, in case of return, fined and en-
shaved, and for travelling On the common
teiIItoiy vi tlp ndllou, III WHOSE ueIenC0
they risked all that man holds dear, pac-
ed upon the Auction boards and sold un-
der the sanction ofthe slave government,
to the highest bidder,with their posterity
forever.
Soldiers: When on the banks of the,
Mobile, called you TO take up arms,
inviting you to partake The perils and
glory of your white lellow-citizen, l ex-
pected much from you; for was not igno-
rant that you possessed qualities most
formidable to an invading enemy. |
knew with what fortitude you could en-
dure hunger and thirst, and all the ia
tigue of campaign. knew well, how
you loved your native country, and that
you had, as we'll as ourselves, to defend
what men holds most dear; his parents,
relations, wife, children, and property.
You have done more than | expected.
In addition to the previous qualities | be-
fore knew you to possess, found, more
over, among you a noble enthusiasm,
which leads to the performance of great
things. By.Order,
THOMAS BUTLER.
Aide de- Camp
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GIeanings by the Way Side.

1t was lovely day in the summer Of
the year 1886, that found myself in the
valley of the Penobscot. 1t was day
that might well cause the feelings of a
rejecting heart to swell upward to God
10 gratitude. The harvest was luxuranr
in the fields - the birds were hymning
praises to God in the groves-the people,
in this fir-away retreat from the noise
and hustle Of the busy world, were happy
in their seclusion. Every feeling of my
soul was that of quiet gratitude TO God
for his goodness. But was brought
down from this pinnacle of joy. Ia this
retired nook Of the world, who should
cross my way but he who, in my first
number figures as the lover Of tina! girl
to whom | alluded. He had been a sue
cessful lover. They were married and
as bright prospect opened upon their
wedding day, as fond parents and friends
could desire. But now this same man
stood before me the mere wreck of what
he had been-a wanderer far away fom
his wife and little ones, and she sustained
amid her cares and trials only by her
friends l could i'll conceal my surprise
at this meeting. But expostulation had
long ceased to be of any avail with him.
He had withstood the mute eloqucnce of
the silent tears, the attenuated frames, the
broken spirits of his wife - which daily
appealed to him to loose himself from his
bad habits, and sustain her, whom he
promised TO protect And what produced
this change in the habits of this young
man A word answers-bad company |!
would could write it upon the heart
OF every young man in the land-beware
of dssolute companions! Upon the heart
of every maiden - beware of him who
indicates, by word or look, fondness for
the unprincipled young men who always
congregate in large cities! How much
of misery might be saved 10 them were
this rule followed.
From bad company first, how easily
the young man passes to loving the social
glass! and so it was with this young man
He became an inebriate first, and then a
wanderer upon the earth, till he died fat
away from kindred and friends, unsor.
rowed and unknown. And she who in
the morning of her life promised herself
so much of quiet happiness, is now a
broken spirited woman, living upon the
kindness Of friends. Again l saw to the
maidens of the land, beware of that young
man who manifests taste for the dsso,
Lutte around hiwo -Aqu0rian
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CELESTIAL BALM OF CHINA.


FOR THE CURE OF ALL DISEASES OF MAN OR
BEAsTTHATR EQRIRE ExTERNALAPP
EVELLOW CITIZENS - Perhaps
IL you think that this Balm is intended
to cure too many diseases, 'but we assure
you that all diseases Of this character,
and many others that might be mention
ed, are speedily cured, or in truth per-
sons greatly relieved, by the use of this
medicine. We earnestly request the
afflicted to give it fair trial.
Have you a pain or weakness in the
small of your back? If so, apply the
Balm freely morning and evening with
the flat of your hand, and occasionally
rub the part well with rough cloth,
and it will certainly relieve you.
Have you the rheumatism? If so,
wash the part affected with cold water
and CASTLE soap, then battle it with
warm vinegar, and rub we'll with rough
cloth, and then apply the Balm with the
flat of your hand, before the fire. Wash
every third day, and use the Balm twice
a day, and you will soon be free from
this troublesome disease.
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MANUFACTURING.

VHNHE subscribers would respectfully inform the
n public that they have put in operation a new
Wooden Factory, in Brandon Village, few rods
east of Conant's Store, where they are now pre-
pared to receive wool to manufacture into Plain
Cloths, FlanneIs, and Cassimeres, upon shares or
by the yard at the option of customers. Cloth
kept on hand, and will be exchanged for wool, if
desired.
Being furnished with complete machinery, and
having in their employ experienced workmen.
they will do work IN the best style, and on The
most reasonable terms.
10 customers, we would say, particular atten.
! TIC wi'l be paid to Wool Carding and Cloth
Dressing.
KINGSLEY & BROUGHToN,
Brandon, August 5, 1913,
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Leaf from the sAnnals of the Poor.'

Leaf from the sAnnals OF the foOr'
That precious juvenile who uttered the
expressive Observation-Disclosures him, Bill,
he's got no friends" 49, had perfect
knowledge of human nature. He was
decidedly philosopher, and had studi-
ed /" the race" with no small success. -
He fully appreciated the maxim which
regulates the conduct of so many of the
bipeds who happen to be clothed with a
"little brief authority"
We dare say there are so many who
know so little of human nature, and are
so ignorant of the moral physiology of
the human heart, as would not credit
the statement that, in this very christian
city, and amongst the officers OF char
table institution, there is an individual,
who gave the other day, a demonstration
of heartlessness and brutality, which
cast the philosophic school boy, to whom
we Just now alluded, completely into the
shade. Well, believers in the dignity
of our nature, and the tender merces of
official dispensers Of aims, I'VE pity you but
ask you to listen to the following recital.
The other day, young female mod
estly clad, but pallid and emaciated, and
bearing in her arms an infant which was
soon to be released from all its suferings,
presented herself as an applicant for aims
at a public charitable institution.
'What do you want-why do you come
here?' asked in harsh growing voice,
smoothed faced we'll fed man who
sat at the desk in the Office.
'Sir, | have no home, replied the
poor creature thus rufy addressed-H
am starving She added in husky
voice, as she staggered from exhaustion
against the railing in front of the desk.
| don't believe her, said the smooth
faced well-fed gentleman to another who
sat beside him she's too clean and
tidy and then with a repulsive grin,
intended for smile he turned to the
poor girl, and asked, where is your
husband?'
Il don't know, sir, said she, and after
pause, whilst the tears flowed fast,
and she grasped the railing for support,
she added & he has left me!
There was no installing those accents,
they were the truthful offsprings of a
broken and bleeding heart. But the
giver of aims was too much of phi
losopher to be moved. The grin became
more hideous than before, and looking
the wretched woman hard in the face,
he said
well, well, suppose your husband
has gone after some other woman, and
you had better 60 after some other man.
The pallid and wasted cheek of the
poor creature thus inhumanly insulted,
was now crimsoned over, and pressing
her dying child to her breast in frantic
embrace, she rushed from that demoni-
ac's presence, doubtless soon after to
find refuge in that land "where the
wicked cease from troubling and the
weary are at rest"
Reader! this is no fancy sketch-it
is the unvarnished narrative of a scene
which actually occurred in this city with
in the last week. We have the name of
the witness-one of our most respecta-
Die citizens-and we know that of the
brutal author of this wanton insult. -
The matter shall not rest here-a storm
of Indignation shall yet be aroused, which
shall cover the inhuman assailant of
woman's heart, with perpetual infamy.-
N. Y. Tribune.
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II A II HI N G .

Keep clean--say the doctors, one and
all aud there is hardly little item in the
habits of life 10 be named, that contributes
so much 10 comfort, as well as health, as
thorough daily abIutions. Winter and
summer, cold or hot, a thorough washing
from top to toe, every morning,is luxury
as well as benefit. Let him that doubts
it, try it.
How try ito do you ask. Any way.
A common shower bath will do. Or yoI
may stand in ''splashing tub" or any
other'tub, and apply the water with a
sponge. Or, with little care, you may
use the sponge thoroughly without any
tub at all, and yet occasion no sour looks
at despatched floor Use coarse crash
lowell. 1--WE beg the ladies' to put all 9TH
ers into their nice drawers for the use o.
sick folks; crash are soft enough for the
most delicate skin that healthy person
ever wore The friction is needed. Your
soft towels are loathing TO healthy and
vigorous skins } You will feel the better
for it the day long. Especially do we ad-
dress those who take little exercise in the
open air.
A tin tub, made for the purpose, contriv-
ed oy Waterman, of Boston, and now ex-
tensvely used, is best. II is convenient in
every respect, and when you have done
with it, it can be put in any corner with
out cumbering your room. And then,
better than sponge - rather in addition
TO sponge, it is well 10 have one of Wa
terman's lately invented Hand Shower
Baths.--a vessel not larger than a gallon
measure, by which you can shower your
self 10 perfection in one of the tubs, with
out the least trouble; and then put away
your apparatus in the compass Of nut
shell, comparatively.
The Hand Baths are found at present,
we believe, only at the inventors, Brat
tie, IS CornhiIl, and 70 Court streets,
Boston. - Vermont Chr6aicle.
Bellies call young gentlemen to church
~. IL. IL
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What curious being printer is. He
stands when he sets, and Scts when he
stands, and when he wishes TO SET with
ease, he always stands erect. 1t is. how
ever, the nature of the case which causes
him to Stand.-Asylum Journal.
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THE RATTLESNAKE.

TO give you an idea of the lorg time
this poison retains its property, shall
relate curious but we'll authenticated
series of facts which took place in CEN
tral district of the State of Pennsylvania,
some twelve or fifteen years ago:
A farmer was so slightly bit through
the boot, by rattlesnake, as he walked
to view his ripening corn-felds, that the
pain felt was thought by him, 10 be the
scratch of thorn, not having seen or
heard the reptile. Upon his return home
he felt on a sudden, violently sick at the
stomach vomited with great pain and died
within few hours.
Twelve months after this, the eldest son
who had taken his fathers boots, putthem
on, and went to church some Distance
On his going to bed that night, whilst
drawing off his boots, he felt slightly
scratched on the leg, but mere y mention.
ed it to his wife, and rubbed The place
with his hand. In few hours afterwards
he was awakened by violent pains COM
planned of general giddiness, and ex-
pired before any succor could be applied
with success the cause of his illness was
also quite mystery.
In the course of time, his effects were
sold and second brother, through flial
affection bough t the boots, and if remem-
Der rightly, put them on about two years
after. AS he drew them on he felt scratch,
and complained of it, which the widowed
sister, being present, recollected that the
same pain had been felt by her husband,
on the like occasion The youth suffered
and died in the same way that his father
and brother had died before him.
These repeated and singular deaths,
being rumored in the country, medical
gentleman called upon the friends of the
deceased, to inquire into the particulars
and at once pronounced their deaths to
have been occasioned by venom. The
boots that had been the cause of the com
ploint, were bcough. to him, when he cut
one of them open with care, and discov.
cred the extreme point Of the fang of the
fattlesnake issuing from the leather, and
assured the people that this had done all
the mischief
To prove this satisfactorily, he scratch.
ed with it, the nose of dog, and the dog
died in few hours from the poisonous
effects it was still able to convey. In con-
frmation, of these facts, have told nv
native Americans that arrows dipped in
rattlesnake venom, would carry death for
ages observation-disclosures notes on tie Rat
UeSnake.
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A Frdgmen.-I saw a pale mourner
bending over the tomb, and his tears fell
fast and often. AS he raised his humble eyes
to Heaven, he cried
My brother oh, my brotherw
A sage passed that way and said
"For whom dost thou mourn 2"
One" replied he, "whom did not suf:
fcienlly love while living, but whose ines.
Unable worth now feel.n
"What would'st thou do if he were re-
stored TO thee 2"
The mourner replied, "that he would
never offend him by an unkind word but
would take every occasion to show his
friendship, if he could but come back to his
fond embrace"
"Then waste not thy time in useless
grief" said the sage; but, if thou hast
friends, 60 and cherish the living, remem-
ber!ng that they will soon be dead also"
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COMETS AND WOMEN. The subject of the
nature OF comets has probably never excited
more study or inquiry, than since the appear
ance OF the remarkable comet of 1S43, which
lately, Don QuixoIe like, ran at the tilt oil
the sun. But after all the calculations and
investigations of learned philosophers and
astronomers, the result will probably not va
.ry great deal from The conclusions al which
philosopher and wit arrived some five
and twenty years ago, viz:
comets doubtless answer some wise and
good purpose in the creation; so do women.
Comets are incomorehensible beautiful and
eccentric; so are women. Comets shine
with peculiar splendor, but at night appear
most splendid ; so do women. Comets are
enveloped with lucid nebula, through
which their forms are visible 50 are those
OF women through their lighI attire. Com
cts conlound the most learned men when
they attempt TO learn their nature 50 do wo-
men. Comets equally excite the admira-
lion of the philosopher and Of the clods of
the valley )" so do women. Comets and
women, are therefore closely analogous, but
the nature Of each being inscrutable, all that
remains for US TO do, is TO view with admi-
ration the one, and almost TO admiration
love the other" Portland Tribune
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Bellies call young gentlemen to church
more frequently than bells do. Exactly.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-11-18
For the Arkansas Intelligencer.
THE ROBBER SAVED.

Rev. Mr.. c., of the Methodist Church,
e Of those plain, honest. minded, upright,
ic,-dealing men wio, feeling an ardent love
'as.as-r.a in t.,,west, left their homes in
: States, and came to Kentucky and Ten.
70 dispense the bread Of life, in those 70.
hich were then uncultivated wilds, still
to so'ne extent by the Indians. Tha,
through which the beautiful CumberIa nd
} navy course and on whose banks now
2 "city of rocks" GalIatin, ClurksvilIe,
rmerable villages, was then only settled
~ iga, orh1ads, and these settlements
e~ und lar between"
had chosen home for his family in a
ettled neighborhood in East Tennessee,
ttended the field of his operations far into
!. Tho life, the trials, and the sufferings
lnerant minister, ure not, even now, in
able; but if compared with those scenes
ore everyday occurrences with Mr.. c.,
thers who were his contemporaries, and
ioneers, they lose oil their importance, in
difficulty and danger, and appear unwor.
termed trials. Often did Mr.. c. sleep
pg.cabins, on hard beds, and set down to
hre, mode up of fresh venison, without
salt, and which the new settler had taken
morning in the deep forest hard by.
pdians had sold their possessions, and
q bsen proclaimed; bat many parties
lurking about, stealing horses, and some-
uniting more serious depredations.-
were frequent by white men, many of
fed from justice in Virginia or the Ca
I'd had settled themselves in Tennessee,
have since done in Arkansas, and are
in Texas. 1t was, therefore. not lit.
10 to travel alone, in places least fire..
ind especially along the passes and gaps
|rland mountain. One morning Mr.. C.
ng down a declvitv Of the mountain,
ace which led across from one settle.
mother, when suddenly a stout young
a rife in his hand, sprang forth, from
huge rock, and presenting his rifle
Of Mr.. c. his money. Mr.. c. refining
70, stopped, at tho ssme time regarding
with discriminating v lew for which
'ery remarkable. After a moments
&C. said "young man, tell me, what
ht you to this? | cannot think that you
'ht to rob, by your father. Have you
better raised +!
me your money!" replied the robber,
your money in an instant or you are a
J." sE f.r
is your first attempt, young man; you
deny it. You never robbed before. ls
rue2"
, the young mans countsnance changed,
only throwing down his gun, he gave
Hood of tears. and acknowledged that
sen better raised: His father and mo.
religious: he had been dedicated to God
'aptism, and had been taugh. the princi.
hristianity, and this was indeed his first
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-11-18

Lore poieders.-A beautiful woman, living in
the vicinity of Bardstown, KY, ran away from
her husbands house, short time since, in com.
Pany with his brother, youth Of seventoen.-
After an absence OF wsek or more, the lady 70.
turned home and begged to be taken back in the
arms of her injured husband, as she said the bow
had given her iore porders. which compelled her
to 60 with him against her will.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-11-18

The York Express says that Benjamin Ra,hbun
was liberated from his long Imprisonment, on tho
Sd instant On that day he appeared in the streo.s
looking in excellent health and spirits. and rccev
ing the most marked and cordial sautations from
his acquaintancos and friends. It is said ha in
tends taking farm in Winconsin.-Mo. Ren.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-11-18

The Yankee in Main Street.-"l calculate
couldn't drive trade with you to-day" said q
true specimen of tho Yankee pedlar, as he stood
at the door of a merchant in Main street.
81 calculate you calculate about right, for you
cannot" was the sneering reply.
"War guess you needn't got hufTy about it.
Now here's a dozen real genuine razor strops,
worth two dollars and half-you may have 'em
for two dollars"
"l tell you, don't want any Of your trash 50
you had better be going.''
"Wap now, | declare! I'll bet YOU five dollar,
you make mo an offer for them are strops,
we'll havea trade yet.''
"Done!" replied the merchant, placing the mo.
ney IN the hands of bystander. The Yankee
deposited the like sum-when the merchant offer.
cd him picayune for the strops.
They're yourn," said the Yankee, a. he oui.
city fobbed the stakes. "Rut,' he added, with
great apparent honesty-"I calculate joke's a
Joke, and if you don't want them strops, rlr
trade back" ~
The merchants countenance brigh,ened.-
"You are not so bad chap, after ali here are
your strops, give me the money!"
''There it is," said the Yankee, as ne received
the strops and passed over the picayune, "a
trades trade-and now you're wide awake in
earnest, guess the next time you trade with that
are pic, you'll do Ieetls better than buy razor
strops.''
And away walked the 2edIar with his strops
and wager, amid the shouts of tho laughing
crowd.-St. Louis Ariel.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-11-18
VOL. 2-NO. Al.

the generous oder-the pig was sent over to him.
and then he had two, the law was no longer in
tho way, and the fat hog went to satisfy the ex.
ecuton.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-11-18

Legal Decision.-Judge Canonge of New Or.
leans made decision on the 18th inst. which the
Tropic says entirey nuIlifies the Law enacted by
the Louisiana Legislature in 1912. That law pro-
hibts free persons Of color entering the State: SUB
sequently, in lS43, a law was passed authorizing
the municipal authorities and the police uries, to
grant permission, thoy should think fit) to suc
free persons of color as might apply to them to
remain in the State. The judge decided in this
case, that the parties having obtained such permis
sion, have right to 60 and come whom and where
they Plsnse, and that they do not como under the
cognzance of the law of lS42