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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03

REDUCTION OF PosTAGE.-We have at length
postage. Another BILL it is supposed, will be pre-
scented in the lower House, of different charac-
ter. Mr. Merrick's bill proposes to give FIVE
cents for all letters under 100 miles, and TEN
cents as the highest postage on single letter. =
This corresponds with public opinion, as far as it
has reached us, and appears to be just and rea-
sonable. The bill makes the circulation of all
the newspapers within the county free, and out OF
the county a half cent, and over 100 miles one
cent Pamphlets and other printed matter two
and half cents per ounce. Franklng abolished
excepting to the President, and heads of depart
ments, and members of Congress. The pamphlet
matter may be rather high, but that matter will be
examined in the progress of the bill. The pos
master general, in reply to a call from the Senate
sent in report of post office statistics, from which
it appears that, up to June 194S, the amount re-
ceived for letter postage was 1912, 796, anC
newspaper and printed matter 1856, 547. Cost Of
mail transportation, $9,947,3l9. This leaves
small balance in favor of government.
The most important item in the report is thu
test of the frankng privilege. The number o.
free letters mailed from Washington in 1910, du
ring four weeks only Of the session, was 466, 1854
the number Of documents during the same tint
was, 4,915 ,948, weighing 959,579 pounds. Her
we have the great source of the expense of carry
ing the mails-the free mailable matter documents
we admit, should be published, but in Limited
quantities. Members should be furnished onl
with small number each, and not one for ever
constituent in his dlstrict-here is the want of e
economy requiring reform, here is the cause O
heavy contracts for carrying the mail.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03
BRIGHTON MARKET.

Monday, Jan. 90, 1914.
At market 995 beef CATTLE 1850 Sheep, and 975
Swine. About 100 Beef Cattle unsod.
PRIcEs.-Beef Catte.-An advance was effect
ed. Wee quote few extra, $3.50 a Ats; first
quality, "a 4,25: second qualify, IS, A; third
quality, 1926 9,75.
SHEEP.-Small lots were sold from ST. so rs
Wethers, from 1880 1915
SwINE-A few lots were sold to peddle-4 a
12 for Sows, and a Ia for Barrows. At re-
tail from tc 1-2.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03

Resources of Standardization Governor
Briggs late address to the legislature we gather
the following items
Manufacturing capital, $40, OOoDOO; annual val
ue of manufactures, $sOO,OOO,0O; agricultural
produce, $15,OOO,O 900; invested il the fisheries,
$4,000, 900; tons of shipping, 44S9Ol; 4 colleges
with 1863 students; 25l academies aid high schools
with is, TAG students; $500 commn schools, with
l6O,25S pupils; annual expenditure for education
81 ,Ooo, 0O0 products of other Stats annually pur-
chased by Massachusetts, 100000.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03

HONESTY AND GENERosIrY-A few weeks
since. a worthy mechanic, and one who
works too with his own hands, missed his
wallet, containing forty dollars, which he at
once gave upas lost and thought it would
be ofno Use to advertise it, A month or two
after he met with the loss, he noticed an ad-
vertisement in one of the city papers, Of a
wallet Found He Immediately called on
the advertiser, and after describing the wallet
it was pronounced his, and was, with all its
contents, restored. The person who found
it was poor girl, who toiIed daily with her
needle for subsistence. What adds to the
pleasantness Of the Incident is, this hard
working but generous mechanic insisted on
the girl taking ten dollars of the money as
a reward for her honesty.-(Hart. Watch
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03

EXCESSIVE MoDEsTY.-A distinguished phre-
biological lecturer, well known about Lou
isvile, is said to have recently remarked
that there were but three great heads in the
Uuited States-one being thatOf Henry Clay,
the other Daniel Webster, and, placing his
own deranged Uranium, he continued-"the
third, gentlemen, modesty forbids me to
|mentionW
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03

FATAL AccDENT-We understand that on
Saturday the 18th inst, Mr. Moses Hall, of
Sheffield, aged about 70, was killed by the
falling of shed heavily laden with snow.
He was in the act Of driving yoke Of oxen
out of the shed, and succeeded in getting one
out but upon returning for the other, the roof
suddenly gave way, crushing him beneath
its weight-North Star.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03
T. Y G II a WI =.

gT5- The Young Mems Select Lyceum meets
every Monday evening, at the Methodist Chapel
at O'Clock.
QUEsrIoN FOR NEXT MoNDAY.-Is deception
justifable in any form.
Ell. JOHNSON, Secretary.
February /, 1914.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03

.Murder.-A man was found yesterday morning
in the street, murdered, without doubt. His body
had been pierced by some sharp instrument in
several places. Two of the thrusts went through
the lungs and heart.
His name is L'Homoca, and his employment
was the pursuit of his runaway negroes, by some
ofwhom, it is conjectured, he was killed.-N. @.
Picaypls.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03
NEWS ITEMS, &C.

Shocking .lccident.-We understand, says the
Boston Bee, that man was killed on the Eastern
Railway near Kennebunk, by train of cars on
Friday afternoon. He was endeavoring to get his
team across the track, but before he could clear
stantly.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03

gH7~ The Hon. William Whitaker, n member
of the Massachusetts Senate from Franklin coun-
ty, died at Boston, of consumption, on Monday
evening. Both houses adjourned at an early
hour, in consequence of the affective event.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03

Protection of Colored Cjti-en,-The Governor
and Council Of Massachusetts hare appointed W..
Gardner of New Orleans, commissioner under the
resolves of March "a, 1S49 concerning the i'm
prisonmcnt of citizens of Massachr' It's in other
States, in place of John A. Mas .decined,-
The resolve implies that the yer. @l be resi-
dent of New Orleans. II
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03
Deaths.

In Woodstock, Mrs. Hannah Shaw, 70.
In New Castle Maine, 21st ult., Hon. Edward
Kavanah, aged As.
In ST. Johnsbury, Jan 81, Mrs. PAMELA Clark
aged SO.
In Walden, Robert Barr, aged 8I
In Barton, Mr. Charles Colby, aged %.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03

between the hours of 10 in the forenoon and in
the afternoon, you will be taken to the place of
public execution, and there be hanged by the neck
Till your body be dead And may God have mer-
Icy on your soul.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03

VENHIS ceri6es that have given my Edgar his time,
M to transact business for hms elf and shall not clai m
his wages pay any debts of his contracting, after this
date. JOB HO4T.
January l, ls44. S-3w
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03

1t was said by the Rev. Mr. Fletcher, of Made
ley, by one of his parshioners who visited him
when he was seriously i'll, | went to sec a man
with one foot IN the grave, but found him with
one foot in heaven"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03

Moses w. Ham, of Pennington, N. Hampshire
was frozen to death on the highway in conse-
Guence of partial intoxication. He was lying in
the road, his horse and sleigh standing near.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03

Some 100000 worth of property have been re-
covered from the wreck of the U. S. steam frgate
Missouri, at Gibralter, by divers in submarine ar
NOR.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03

VA GOD will be received at this office in pays
w ment for the Freeman.
Aso, most kinds Of Grain and produce,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-02-03
IPo Ga SZGETEO
H u ar Dress cr.

FINDER the Post Office, State Street. Keeps on hand
~ cheap for cash,
Wigs, Top Pieces, Frceeetts, Cau1s,&c.
EEL HE& On MHS
in great variety. Johnsons Vegetable, Mahones Pres
seryative, De Iue Antique la Rose. Also,
TTicOpBerOWs, or
INDICATED COMPOUND.
The best article offered in the United States to
store the Hair that has fallen off, become thin &C. and
will eHeatually Scurf or Dandrif.
Montpelier, Jan, 10, 1914. 5n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-31

nued his remarks 10 reply 10 the speech d Mr. Butler;
and al some length reviewed and discussed some OF the
views in which the argument had been presented.
Mr. Walker asked permission to request i's friend, Mr.
Saunders to withdraw his amendment and let the vote
no taken on the motion of Mr. Clifford Of Name TO
fer the subject of rules TO committee Iron the States
The Convention refused to grant u.
Mr.. S Medary, of Ohio, rose IN support OF the ma
iorty vote. He thought it would be easier TO obtain
nomination by vote IN the majority than by a
twolhrd vote He referred 10 The allusons which had
becn made to Ohio amongst others, minority States.
II was true that Ohio had been defeated 1S40 but
The Democracy had risen with their bloody daggers IN
their hands, nd rallied to glorious victory again IN
another year The party had never been d'sbnnded
there. They could 90 on to victory upon principles,
whstsoe YER name might be associated herewith upon
,bsir banners He referred to the Convention Of 1885
of which he was member; he thought that at that
time the Ohio delegation voted for the majority; but,
for the sake of peace, afterwards voted for the two
third rule If they committed error for the sake OF
peace then, they not justified in doing now
single VOTE constituting bare majority, saved the
lives of the Santa Fe prisoners Are we less civilized
in Democracy than savages? Give US candidate by
bare majority if you will, said Mr.. NJ, and pro
mise you one of The splendid fights for it in Ohio
that you ever saw
After some further debate, the vote taken on
Mr. Saunders substitute, which proposed the adop-
,ion of the two-lhird rule which resulted follows
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-31

After the third ballot, motion was offered oy Mr.
Bredon of Pennsylvania, that the Convention adjourn,
which was rejected. motion 10 proceed TO a fourth
ballot prevailed.
The variation in the result in this ballot was in the
following votes: N. H. gave = votes for Van Buren,,
and for buchanan; Penn. IL for Van Buren, and
for Buchanan N C. IL for Cas-; Ca for Case; La.
for Johnson and for Buchanan; Ohio % for Van Bu-
rem and for Cass-makng total OF i'll for Van Blu
rem; lO5 for Cass SO for Johnson for Buchanan and
for Calhoun.
fifth ballot then proposed, and resulted by the
variation of the vote follows: Il |. gave for Van
Buren,, for Cass, and for Buchanan; n }. gave
for Cass for Johnson and for Buchanan; Pa. gave
6 for " Buren, and 10 for Buchanan; N. C. gave for
Cass and Johnson; La gave 8 for Buchanan; Ono
gave 90 for Van Buren, and 3 for Cass Indiana gave
for Van Buren, and IL for Case; Ill gave for V. Bu
rem for Cass and for Johnson. To,al-lU3 for Van
Buren, 107 for Cass; 20 for Johnson 26 for Buchanan
and for Calhoun.
Another ballot was then called for being the sixth
which varied from the preceding The vote and result
as follows Massachusetts,, = for Van Buren,, tor
Cass, and 2 for Buchanan ConnectIcut,0 Tor Cass
New Jersey 5 for Cass and for Buchanan; Pennsyl-
vane II for Van Buren, and for Buchanan; llltnois
5 for Cass and for Johnson Total-10l for Van Blu
rem; ll6 for Cass; % for Buchanan rs iof Johhso"
and for Calhoun.
seventh ballot was then called for, and resulted in
the variation of the vote as follows New Hampshire
oaye 3 for Van Buren, and for Buchanan Rhode
Island Tor an DuTeH iuI 1deSi ioi 'o'"
son: ma.sachuse,ls gave for Van Buren,, for Cass
and for Johnson; Pennsylvan'a gave u for Van Blu
rem, 4 for Cass, for Johnson, and for Buchanan
Maryland gave for Cass; North Carolina gave . fol
Van Boren for Cass, and for Johnson; Illinois gave
for Van Buren,, for Cass, and for Johnson. To'a
90 for Van Buren,; 1913 for Cass % for Buchanan
81 for Johnson; and for Calhoun
There were 266 votes cast each ballot, l77 being
necessary TO choice Neither candidate having at am
time received that number of votes, of course nomi
nation was effected
After the result, of the seventh ballot had been De
clared. Mr.. John K Miller of Ohio and asked Il
be permitted to submit motion to the convention, 81
which, in view of the position which he occupied HI
should demand the yeas and nays and if decided in tn
negative, It would probably dissolve bis connection
with the convention. Some objection having been ma
infested, Mr. Miller declared, with much vehemence
that he was entitled to- and would demand his RICH,
tfu hearing. lie represented 5000 of the DE
mocracy Of Ohio, and in the name of that 10000 b
demanded 1t. He would read his motion-it was q
follows:
ResOlred, That Martin Van Buren,. having receive
the vote of msofly Of the delegates in this Conven
ton, on the first ballot is elected the nominee 70
the office Of President Of the U. States.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-31

The convention then adjourned at half past o'clock,
to meet agan at half past 8 when it was resolved 10
proceed with the baotlng.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention met a. hali-past o'clock pursuant
10 adjournment, when It was called to order by lhe
President and the balloting proceeded at once, as fol
lows the States voting they respectively cali
ed from the char:
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shook my head, while he involuntarily reno
we'd the unpalaable slice afar from his plate
How little did / enjoy the society of my agreeable
guests. How distant did | wish them anywhere
but at my own table.
" Had you not better attend to this bread maxi
ing yourself, Mary said George, as soon as we
were alone, sand not leave the most important
part OF cooking to such miserable inexperienced
hands :" There was decision in his gentle tone
which we'll knew to give no choice in the
matter, and saw that he little imagined the
" miserable inexperienced hands" upon which he
had laid such strong emphasis were neither more
nor less than my own; and it di not afford me
much consolation, that he expected better things
of me. r@
went away and wept heartily and humbly
with this pitifu lamentation, /" what shall dol"
There stood the piano. What awaited all the
time, talent, and industry, which had long been
spent upon learning few tunes ! 1t added not
an iota to the real comfort of my household.
Handsome worsted work ad )rned our parlor. Oh
that could recall the hundredth part of the time
spent with the embroidery needle. and pass it in
thoroughly and skilfuly acquiring the important
art Of housewifery. From that moment resolv-
ed to study into my domestic duties; not lightly
and loosely, as if they were small matters, easily
gotten over, but | resolved to know how to be-
come a skilfu economical thrifty housekeeper
Upon success in this, how much of family happi-
ness depends When l have cut out my sweet
light, wholesome leaves, there still fingers the
sad remembrance Of the pain, the anxiety, nay,
modification of my first efforts; with no one 10
advise and no one to aid me. Mine was long
and wearisome probation in bread making, and all
because lightly esteemed these great duties,
when time and opportunity were freely offered
under mothers eye.
Let not young ladies look upon these duties as
mental or of slight importance. household
cannot be we'll ordered and happy unless they are
faithfully and intelligently understood. Let no
| woman imagine that husbands comfort, enjoy
ment, or prosperity, depends alone upon the smiles
and ornaments of his parlor. It il skillul and ju-
dlcous management in the kitchen which does SO
much toward making home pleasant and prospects
bright Let every young lady who expects to be-
come wife (and who does not look well to these
things before she leaves the maternal care. Let
her remember, that to become truly help
mate" implies prudence, sagacity, and experience
in domestic duties md let no one enter into
that important and most interesting relation with
untried powers and unskifu hands.
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FRESH GROCERIES.

m FRESH GROCERIES.
i HE subscriber is now in receipt of his SPRING
GOODS, per packet Alexandria, from New York.
His assortment comprises nearly every article in
MS line, among which are the following, viz.
SuGARs--Loaf, powdered, crushed
Lump, brown, New Orleans, Muscoyado, Porto
Rico Havana, and clarified
Neutrality-suspicious. Porto Rico, N Orleans,
New lbera and Sugar-house syrup
CorrEE-Mocha, Java, Angustura, Rio, Maricai-
DO, Cuba and St. Domingo
TEAs-Old Hyson, Gunpowder, Imperial Young
Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Black. Particular at
tention paid to the better quality of Teas. i.
SplcEs-Nutmeg and Mace, ALspice and Cloves,
Pepper, Ginger, sc.
FRu,r-Raisins, Prunes Gin jars), Figs, Apples,
Tamarinds, &c.
F1sH-Shad Salmon, Mackerel, Cod, and Herring
CANDLEs-Wax (whte and colored), Sperm, Tai
low, and Adamantne
OIL-Sperm, Lard, and Salad
SoAp--Fancy, Windsor, and Common
FLouR-25 bbls superior New York, 30 bbls. Vir-
ginia assorted brands
Misc Honey lin the comb), Maple SUI
gar, Macaroni, Vermicelli, Pickles. Sweetmea,s,
Sardines, Catsups, SC, SIC. Pearl Barley, Irish
Moss, Hams Pine Apple, Sapsago, and N. York
Cheese. Salt, Brooms, Sc. &c.
s. HOLMES, 7th street.
ap30-tf
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WASHINGTON D. c. TUESDAY, MAY H. 1874
VALUABLE FARM and WOODLANDS NEAR
IN WASHINGTON CITY FOR SALE.

m WASHINGTON CITY FOR SALE.
i HIS estate is situated about two and half miles
from the Centre Market, northwest Of the Columbian
College, adjoining the lands of DIR. Worthngton and
Messrs. Holmead and Pearce. II contains 800 acres,
from 80 to 100 in cultivation, chiefly set in timothy
orchard, grass and clover and nearly 200 acres in
wood, considerable portions OF which are heavily
timbered The uncleared lands are of excellent
quality and the cultivated portions have been found
to be kind and easily improved; lime, ashes, and
plaster, having been abundantly applied by my IA
ther the recent owner, with the finest effect.
BY recent survey, these lands have been divided
int, the following portions:
Lott. Containing about 1913 acres, with the i'm
provements, consisting of dwelling house, barn. sta
BILE, managers house. negro quarters, and other out
buiding~, all erected within the last two years The
dwelling is in the cottage style, having pazzas
three sides, forming sqtare Of 50 feet; it has six
rooms on the principal floor, stone basement, and
comfortable attics. The situation is elevated and
commands fine prospect, forming delightful and
retired country residence. There young and ex-
tensve orchards comprising the choicest varieties of
fruit.
Lot 9. Containing about so acres. Upon this
portion there is beautiful building site, and excel
lent stone quarries 1t is bounded on the south by
the county road leading TO Pearce's mill. The soil
good and admirably adapted to the purpose Of mar
ket gardening. To each Of these lots there is an
abundance of wood.
Lot 3. Containing 81 acres roods IS perches,
chiefly in wood
Lot S. Containing 81 acres 3 roods l6 perches,
heavily tmbered and rich.
Upon each of these lots there are good building
sites overlooking the Washington and Rockville
Turnpike. The water is excellent, and stream
runs through the whole tract. From their proximity
to the city, and the perfect healthness of the region,
these lands are deemed to be desirable. The title is
good and immediate possession can be given. Terms
accommodating
Mr. KING, the manager, will show the bounda-
ries and for price, and other particulars, apply to
me at Georgetown, ID. G.
am only induced to dispose Of this property from
desire to locate myself in of the States with
view to the practice Of my profession.
II not previously sold at private sale, the above will
be disposed of at public sale on Mcnd:y, May 20, al
O'Clock, r. the auction Of essIss Hol-
mead & Wright, Pennsylvania avenue Washington.
The plats will be left with Messrs. Holmead &
Wright RICHARD w. REDlN.
may7-2awtmay20
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THE JUNIUS TRACTS.-No. 6, Democracy,
/ lust received. Also on hand: No. |. The Test,
or parties tried by their acts; No. The Currency
No. 8. The Tariff; Ne. 4. Life of Henry Clay; No.
S. Political Abolition.
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rOMPOUND CREOSOTE TOOTH WASH
~ An agreeable preparation for cleansing, achite-
ming and preserving the Teeth, restoring spongy and
diseased gums to natural and healthy state pures
the mouth, and sweetens the breath; preventive for
and of the Tooth Ache, canxer, soreness, and
the various affections Of the mouth and throat, whe-
Their occasioned by mercurials or otherwise. Price
50 cents a@a
For sale at the Perfumery, Fancy, and Patent
Medicine Depot Of JAS. CLEPHANE,
mar 2S- Corner of Penn av. and 18th st.
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MISC ELL A N E OIL s.
From 1ait's Magazine.
DESTINY.

DESTINY.
saw Flower star-lit brook,
All sad and lone, bending her dewy head;
And every time the ruthng night wind shook
The darkenng waves, she bowed as though she reaG
Some legend Of her destiny; for there
Were m'rrord few stars in their faint shining
But half revealing, half with doubt entwining,
The fate of all things, faithful, fond, and fair
looked again, that dream-like Flower was gone
Over the brook the night wind sigh'd alone,
And, one by one, upon the stream did fling
The purple leaves Of that frail, faded thing,
Sybilline, scattered to the waves, to be
Emblems TO others of like Destiny.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOK DEPOSITORY -
- Books Of the American Sunday School Union
may be always had at the Bookstore of r. FARM
HAM corner of lth street and Pennsylvania avenue,
al the same price at the Depository in Philadelphia,