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BURIED ALIVE,

A philantllropist, most worthy of the title,
has just addressed to the French government
a curious report upon precipi,atc bnrials
According to his calculations, the measures
and delays prescribed by law is not sufficient
Within a few years he has collected long
list of supposed dead who returned 10 life al
the moment they were sewing them up in
the shroud- of Others while they were being
lowered into the grave. One shudders on
reading the report, which is filled with facts,
accompanied by the most authentic proofs
There yet remain those cases of which we
continue ignorant, or which are discovered
too late.
Frghtful noises, accidental discoveries,
reveal to us from time to time some of these
subterranean dramas, which real or fictitious
young and beautiful actress died very snd-
denly. A young man who was greatly aillic-
ted at her death had been conversing during
the last moments of the deceased with a Gel.
ebrated physician, who told him he had Of
ten, in similar cases, seen profound lethar-
gv OF long duration mistaken for death.
These words excited IN the mind OF the young
man grief, hope, and terror. Should she
not have been dead j" cried he. But she had
been buried the evening before, and in order
to open her grave again tedious fornaliiIes
were required it was necessary to obtain
authority, which was difficult. Despairng,
supplicaling, his heart torn anew with every
moment that elapsed, the unhappy young
man at length succeeded in obtaining per-
mission to have the coffin opened which en-
closad the object of his affections. The ply
stefan, who accompanied him, examined the
body, and SAID 'She is dead but it Is not
more than two hours since death occurred,
for still perceive some remains of warmth |!
1t had been then two days since the unfor-
tunate woman was buried.
The means Of guarding against similar dis
asters are easy, and well known. In Ger.
many, the country of wise precautions, there
is in every cemctry room where the dead
are kept long time before they are put into
the ground. In this transient apartment the
i. dead body dressed in particular manner
is laid upon bed, before his lips is placed {
mirror, which the slightest breath will tarnish
between his fingers thread is tied, which
at the slightest motion vii agitate AMI caus,
TO sound a little bell suspended in the room
occupied by the keeper of the cemetry
Night and day cereful inspectors visit thu
chamber of the dead from hour to hour
There seldom passes year, we were told a
Frankfort, in which supposed dead person
does not wake and sound the bell.-Lettel
from Paris.
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SEPTEMBER.

The Register, speaking of the beauties of
this month, says:--
This month was so called from the Latin
word septem, seven, it being the seventh
month OF the ancient year, which commence
ed with March. The Sasons called 1t grist
month, because they carried their new corn
to mil a, that period. September has been
by many remarkable events !;
In 1857 Lafayette was born on the 9th
in 1859 Quebec was taken by the British,
under Gen. Wolf. on tho 18th, l776 the
City of New York was taken possession OF
by the British army, on the 18Th; 1880, the
treason of Arnold was detected by the cap
,ure of Major Andre, on the Esd; 1888, the
Treaty of Peace between England, Ameri'
ca, France, &C., was signed at Paris, on The
Sd; 1912, the City of Moscow was destroy
ed by fire on the l4,h; 1918, the American
Enterprise captured the English Boxer. OF
the 5,h; Pery's victory on Lake Erie oc
Cured on the 10Th, and McDonough's oil
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THE POTATOE ROT.

We find in the Boston Culdvalor, an abis
agricultural paper, the following letter furnish.
Ing Interesting information respecting the pota-
toe crop in Maine:
PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. 8, 1s45.
THE PoTAToE RoT.-Ths disease which
seems TO prevail throughout the country, is far
more extensive and severe in Name than it has
been in any previous year. We have been in
several towns in this vicinity, and in most cases
the poialoe tops are as dead as though there
had been hard frost, and in some places this
was the case several weeks ag".--Most Of all
kinds are affected though some far more than
others. The Chenangoes. which are cultivated
more than any other variety, are most injured
The Long Red is hardy variety and is gener.
tlls bu, little affected. In some cases farmers
will lose half Of their crops, and in others almost
all.
We have been informed that one dug half
day in an eight acre lot and got only two bush.
els OF sound potatoes. In Freeport and farther
east, some farmers have poughed their potatoc
lands, not considering the crop worth digging.
We are informed by those who have travelled
eastward that the crop is in worse condition
on the kennebec and still worse in Waldo coun-
ty. In travelling about 30 miles in the interior
through the towns of Gorham, Standish, Lin.
ngton and Cornish, we noticed that the potatoe
tops generally looked green, forming striking
contrast with the deadly appearance of those on
the sea coast From this we are led to hope
that though the injury prevails to some extent
in the interior, it will be far less severe.
Many farmers say that early planted potatoes
are the least affected, but we believe that very
late planted would escape, should the weather
be cool during this month. Some consider it
late TO plant the 10Th Of June but the last Of
June or the first of July is the time for late
planting, in order to secure the crop against the
rot, and to have partially grown, or unrpe pota.
toes for seed, which will be full OF life and vigor
and superior for this purpose. We have raised
potatoes OF good size and quality planted the LIST
OF July, and we have had good seed from plant
ing as late as July 90. We sow small piece
replan,cd quite late, and the tops were very
green while others around them were killed
.,,'h the d eas-
The po,a'oe crop in Maine is Of great impor-
lance, not only TO producers, but 10 numerous
consumers of this valuable vegetable in most Of
the primo pal markets in the United States and
this calamity will be seriously felt. With many
/ farmers ii is their main dependence. Instead
OF bountiful crops,'as they have generally had
IN past seasons, IN s,me sections, there will be
hardly enough for seed and they hardly know
what 10 do in future, whether to try again 50
Precarlous crop, or 10 abandon it altogether.
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ing me that ! can't prosecute that fellow, do
youl You doo't meat that, surely.
Certainly do
~ ell, all have ec,7o say is, I'll see you
to thunder first! How much do you charge
for that ehI
'I'll tell you what ,l,srge for IT, said the
Judge, slowly lifting lt hoe. Either pay
me my fee, or III givdyou such II maul,ng
as You never had IN your life. Take your
choice, and be quick ahon, il, TOO
Mr.. Tarbox looked.1s the hoe, and then
at the Judge. There tss no installing eth
er the determination |" the judges eye. MOI
the strength of iae Jndse hoe.handle.
We'll, if mosi, pose must said he
at length. 'Whst is your charger
Two dollars
Two dollars! 1lYS6er and lightning
Judge, you are too b, too bad, that's
fact. | thought you dhn't>charge any thing
for law business now-a-aays.'
THAT depends on circumstances. l dc
this time
But, too dollars, judge isn't that ratli-
er high?'
Not cent less sail the Judge; 'eithel
that or the hoe-handle. Take your owr
CHOICE
well, blast yon take it then ! said Mr.
Tarbox, hauling out an .,Ldriy pocket-boot
and dirty five
Very good said lie Judge; 'PhGni'
Bank, five dollars, All right here's YOU
change. You may 60 row.
And Mr.. Tarbox di1f go. He stopped
though, after going filw steps, for he heart
the judge calling after lin.
Well, what's wanting now, I'D like t
know 2 snarled he.
'Oh, nothing very PARTICULAR replied the
judge; 'onIy thought, perhaps, as you hat
let me have the perhaps 20,
might like a receipt.'
Mr.. Tadbox ground his teeth audbly, ant
as he turned away, something very much lik'
s-w-e- arr found is way out. Mr.
Tarbox was deacon it the church, thougl,
So it could not have besath0t. E. A. n
STEuBEN C. H.. INDIANA, July 1S45.
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Great YIELD OF WooL.--The merino flock
OF }. Speed. IN the vicinity Of Ithica, New York
averaged the past season. @ lbs. of clean wash.
ed wool per head for which he has been offered
40 cents per pound.
Col. Wade Of Hampton. s. C. has a flock Of
fine Leicester lambs IA months old, from which
he has sheared from ii LIZ to Is l.2 lbs. each,
and 60 lambs which were dropped this season,
and slorn when hot weather came Oh, to relieve
them Of the oppressive heat averaged four lbs
each.
The Paular stock Of Col II. s. Randall, of
Cortland county. New York. has this year av.
eraged over 6 lbs. well.washed wool per he ad
A9 wear old ram sheared l3 lbs. and S o., and
. wearing 8 lbs. 8 ounces many of the ewes
sheared 6, Z, and 8 lbs. and one o pound. one
ounce. The heaviest merino fleece, ever before
SHARED in the United States is said to be
pounds and 9 ounces, from % year old--but see
The followingi
R. r. and l. @. Collins Of Rutternuts, Otse.
no County. N. York, have a flock Of o. full bred
msrino sheep, which have averaged 4 pounds
IL onncas. per head Is yearlings averaging
lbs. IA ounces, and the bucks averaged IL
wool oil well washed.-- W. Family Visitor.
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a CASE OF TEMPrATToN.--The Harrsburgh
correspondent of the Philadelphia Ledger says:
"a case of somewhat singular nature came
up before the Court on Tuesday. A man named
Root of this borough, for the purpose of testing
boy in his employ, placed II l-2 cents in a
packet as bait for him, Che is about 10 years
of age) which he stole. Root prosecuted and
the Grand Jury found a true bill The coun-
sci for defendant, John Kunkle, Esq., made
most successful defence. He took for his text
he most striking part of the Lords prayer
LEAD us not in o temptation" One old gentle.
man was pleased that he has ordered Mr.
HUNK lie costly gold-headed cane, having en-.
graved thereon LEAD US not into iemp,atoD"--
just tribute to worth and talent, and boon
that an emperor might envy. The jury return.
ed a verdict of not guilty. The Judge took &C.
cason to make some remarks which tn nix
neither the Grand Jury the Prosecuting Attor.
ney, or the plaintiff reshed in the least"
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REVOLUTIONARY ANEcDoTE.--A venerable
American Judge relates the following rev ylu.
tionary anecdo,e
The morning following the battle Of York.
town, had the curiosity 10 attend the dressing
of the wounded. Among others whose limbs
were so riuch injured as 10 require amputalion,
was musician, who had received musket ball
in the knee. AS was usual IN such cases, prep.
aratluns were making to lash him down to the
table, to prevent the possibility OF his moving
Says the sufferer, SNOW. doctor, what would
you be at y "My lad Pm going to take off
your leg, and 7 is necessary you should be lash.
ell down." "l'.l consent to no such thing
You may pluck the heart from my bosom, but
you'll not confne me. Is there fiddle in the
tent II so bring it to me-" A violin was fur.
nished, and after tuning it, he said, "Now, doc.
tor, begin !" and h, continued to play until the
operation, which took about forty minutes. was
completed, without missing note or moving a
muscle"
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He that never changes any of his opinions
never correcls any OF his mistakes.
DEATH OF THE GREAT STEAM HrN. nv F.,

DEATH OF THE GREAT STEAM HEN, BY FIRE.
We have to record the burning on Saturday
evening about IL o'clock, of the building on
Weehawken hill, occuped for ha ching poultry
artlhclally on The process discovered bv Miss
Cantel', together with the whole stock, consists
ing OF several thousands of ducks, chickens,
turkeys, &c. This misfortune is to be regretted,
as after three years OF unremitng labor the
process was brought TO state of perfection, and
u appeared only necessary now to reap the har.
vest which promised 10 be abundant. The
building and machinery partly insured, stock Of
poultry, total loss.-N Y. Express
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Lake Champain, on the lllh in the follow
ing year.
On the 23d of this month, the Sun entets
the sign Libra,
The hanging balance that doth weigh the light
Irving an equal share 10 day and night
the days and nights then being of an equal
length, as they we're on the 2lst of March.
SO that survey of the splendid victories
and achievements attained by our arms, &C..
instead ofits filling us with gloom and mel.
anchoIy, we should hail September as Fl,
season for festvi'y and joy. All hail I! then
thou golden crowned Sister of the Twelve !
We greet thee with our smiles
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stand before the public with all my wounds
and bruises upon me--a monument of the
deeds Of rnm---a monument Of the mercy of
God hope to do more than have ever
yet done--to wrest the sceptre from King
Alcohol, and trample in the dust the mighty
foe from which l am delivered.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-10-03

Newton sad-"endeavor TO be first in your
trade or profession, whatever i, may be-" And
this, by the way, is the secret of success and
excellence. 1t matters comparatively little
what that trade or occupation, or profession
may be, provided II is useful.
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From the Knlckerbocker for September.
FLEECING A LAWYER,
OR TAKING RECEIPTS,

TIT is always safe to receive mcney"-LAw MAXIM
There now = said Elkanor Bunker.
musingly, 'that'll do tolcrabiy well. Chit
ty, in there, and Siarkie next beside il, aud
my Lord Coke and his devoted admirer,
Sir William, on the shelf above; and then
the Repor,s-'Kirby.' Day. Root. and
'Connecticut'-we'll string them along here.
Who says, now, there isn't considerable law
on those three shelves7 And who, tina,
didn't know, would suppose tia. those few
hooks cost me something short of one hun
bred federal dollars, for which sum old Spi-
Ger has my promise to payr Arash prom
Use that, all things considered ! and Elkanor
sat Down to reflect on rash promises in gen.
eral. and his own in particular.
Elkanor Bunker was lawyer; newly
fledged, and as yet without client. His
'shingle, with
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-09-11
Movements OF Travellers.

The registries, yesterday, at the various hotels
loaded and overloaded. they appeared with whole IL
equae to contain fraction OF the applicants for accom-.
mediation demanded The reaction OF the travellersthe
distant merchants, combined with many local attrac.
tons have sweed present population to an uppre
cedeted extent The following is but an epitome At
the
AMERIcAN.-F. A. Whitney, Mass; II. A. Mecklen.
bergh Penn; c. H. Alden, U. $. N; E. NJ seabrook
Charleston; j. Worrell Philad: w II Morgan savan.
nah; Charles Kennell New Orleans T. Krby. Detroit.
Joseph Munroe, Mobiles l.. s Douglas south Carolina.
Col Clarke, y s A.; Thomas Cameron Charleston; W.
AsroR.-W. Hopper, Providence; Mr. Campbell. Phil;
g. w. baylor Savannah; w. Bethel, Savannah; W. Be.
thel, Ala; w Tafts, O.; Adgar Charleston; j. Nc.
Clery, ST. Johns; J. dwallader Phsda; Captain Ma
thews Great Western steamer; Messrs. Calling & Allen
Boston; w. Nsylor. N. o. Professor r De Lacy, Engd;
+. Rodes Boston; Robert Wells England; Ed Tamar
Philada T. NJ Burgess, Prov J. Munro, Boston; r. Da
Wis, N. o.; w. Bowls Boston, Homer Stone, Boston;
Cousty, Phiada; P Day, n. o; J. Browne Boston; L.
gland; = Hughes, n. o.; r. Dumer, Liverpool; j. yir.
tue, H. Jones, England; j. Hull do; Ole Bull Phiada
w. Kearney, PhiIada.
Crry-Mr. Clarke, Conn; J. P. Brown, N c; H. Banks,
Mainei B. Whiting. Boston; H. A. Omo; Messrs. b
King Nc; 9. Henderson Ala; Georgia r. Watson, Nor
bun, n o.; Otis Hunt Mass; DR.. Brooks Richmond, Va;
D. cunningham, N. o; r.. Reeves, Pittsburgh, Pa; 3.
ssnor eunnn W GS 50,San Va Gil
Isys Boston; Hon.V, Ellis st. Louis; c. Webster
LiN-huB Canlll N. Oodyeard Conn; j
Ford, G; c. B. Pesle. Geo; Dr. Force Augusta. w
andrews Troy; W: Stanton, Nstchez; ]. w stenton
Natcnez Capain Fisher, Washington; n. Maggie dos Mr.
reriard, Nc; Capt J. Lambert. BathSNr L. johnson
boston Z. Potter Great Bend: l. s. Coles Washington;
n: Jones bnnalo; w w. Potter, Oxford; j. Reynolds
upey, T. Cole, Ohio; Chas. A. Ball, n. o; n A. Ho.
ser. Louisiana; Js. Corning, Mobile = ~
GLosEur A. a aoder Boston; T. Jackson, Pittsburgh;
vana, p. A. Locke, Boston; George Wood. Philsd Mr.
Birchoa Baltimore s Doleheld France; r Maspero, n
o; A. ~ Ransanby, Philad; - Hentensburgh Russia;
- Tapaunay, Russia; - Dolfrey Franco. mr. ~
Wake Philad T. II. Greene, Oxford, England
HowARp's-George Waite, Boston; F. Mills Beverly
Hon v. Ellis ST. Louis; Mr. Allison Montreal Coffin do
w. H. Allen, Pa r. J. White, Conn; P. Chaniers Boston
w. II knight, Bait; c. G. Cady, St Louis; J. Ducher
Hon. G. Ellis, Waterford; E. P. Waters, salem; Majo
Dale Auburn; L. Cress, Geo; Thomas Kerr Conn J
Fisher, Toronto; Thomas Rush, Liv1 j. l.. Callmsn
Giasgow N. 8. Kennedy, do; w. L. Pence, Toronto
ELoPEMKNT We understand that on Sunday last
te daughter of one of the bank cashiers OF this city
- zss~ nf N~., W..
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MUSICAL ARRrvALs.-Oe Bull, the distinguished
Norwegian 1nstrumentallst, from Philadelphia, and
Professor Rophino de Lacy, from London, have
arrived in the city, and occupy apartments at the
Astor House.
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BOARD OF EDucATIoN.-This Board last evening.
made fifth effort within the last four weeks to
meet and could not bring together quorum
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AGRIcULTuRE.-Th progress now making in this
country in the science of agriculture gratifying in
the extreme. II thousands of our young men would
direct their attention this subject and choose the
farmers lite instead of profession or the counting
house, it would be greatly to their happiness and the
prosperity Of the country. The teeming and prolific
West is holding out her arms and invites millions
to the blessings of industry prosperity aud repose,
far away from the dust and turmoil of the crowded
haunts of wicked men.
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HAL SToRM-The Register notices n v,olep,
na Storm IN ne neighborhood Of Eaton Ohio on We'd
sys ip%,s ba a a. ,g , large as hens eggs fell for
ssa' but net efsxtrserdtnary sise $50 '" ~'NS'A
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ELoPEMKNT.-We understand that on Sunday last,
the daughter of of the bank cashiers OF this city,
eiopea with young man from the city Of New York.
we suppre the out Of rsspsct to the lstvss Of
Ws young lady -PMls CArsnseis, Sept TO-
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RAILROAD TO CHrcoPEE FALLs.--We are pleased
IN learn that the Connecticut River Railroad Com
many have voted to build branch from their ad
lend from Cabotvils to Cbcopee Fals-a distance Of
about two miles II Is TO be constructed al)ng bank
Of the Chcopee river and the work to be commenced
forthwith. This road will be OF great convenience to
our Chicopss Falls friends, and all who have Inter
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STEAM Boar ACCIDENT --Oa Ffidav mornio0
i,st the -t-afnbodr NV Orleans was Ia Dstrult
river bound for Chicago when about ono and a b,E
nile above Walden, IN The Bith ,nuei at five lrk
- the morning shs struck upon a rock mn h family
bexan 10 NIL with water. As she rebouuded from mo
sne was run INTO shoal water promptly as DOS.
sb'e aud In very few minutes she settled unon
the bottom her bow in about feet and her s,ern
IN Ton feet oil waer The boat very heavily ladsn
and had an unusually large number of passengers Mona
o. these are drowned or njuredall being taken Of by
,ne s.eamnoat London (Brtsh an the steam ferry
terms OF the comforts and Kindness thew a.
he hands OF all belonging to the London, She was
principally owned by Nessrs Gelston and Evans BuGa
10 ono oil the passengers, an old gentleman died on
board the London soon after being taken from the New
GOOD EXCUSE We have been assured nm the
oe, That the absence of the sun is attributable
Ieiy 70 tne TACT That since he has acquired so much
lame ny ms photoge%s pictures he has been Keeping
out o. the way Tor fear he should DO made PresJnt of
the Royal Academy .-P,meh. '"'' '''''''"' "
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HE CASE or CAPT. CALEB Captain Caleb, OF
,he brig Hogan, arrived in this port from Havana,
last week On hoard his vessel nj Havana was found
tny one Kegs OF powder and several other articles
canuIes hour &c, brought in against the laws Capt
A. US ne Knew nothing Of the circum stances till
ne srcies were seized. This will be received without
question: mere, where Capt q. is well known
i've, correct man. But in Havana he was in imminent
Danger being sent to the chain gang for SIX years nr
nnsa $1,000, and his vessel adv
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nAMLEr's soL1LooUY ON DEATH.

To be, or not 10 be, that is the question:
Whether It's nobler in the mind, TO suffer
The sings and arrows of outrageous fortune;
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And, by opposing, end them? TO die.--To sleep,
No more :-and, by a sleep, 10 say we end
The heart.ache, and the thousand natural shocks
That flesh is heir t%O,--'tis a consummation
Devoutly to be wlsh'd. To die;--to sleep;--
To sleep! perchance to dream,--ay, there's the
rub;
For in that sleep of death what dreams may
come,
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause. There's the respect
That makes calamity Of so long life:
For who would bearthe whips and scorns o ftime,
The oppressor's wrong, the proud mans con-
tumely,
The pangs of despised love, the laws delay,
The insolence Of office, and the spurns
That patient merit of the unworthy takes,
When he himself might his quictus make
With a bare bodkin? who would fardels bear,
To grunt and sweat under a y weary life;
But that the dread Of something after death,-.
That undiscovered country, from whose bourne
No traveller returns. puzzles the will,
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ken in with vengeance. ] will expose you at
once if | am not recompensed."
"Pray, keep your temper" said the agitated
publican; 81 have just opened this house, and ii
is getting a good run; would you ruin It's reputa-
ton for an accident? will find cut the villain
who has robbed you, and | will send for a tailor
to measure you for your missing garment. Your
money shall be refunded. Do you not see that
your anger is u~seless!"
"My dear sir replied, 81 thank you for your
kindness. | did not mean 10 reproach you. Ii
those trowsers can be done to-day, | shall be sa-
tisfed, for time is more precious than money
You may keep the others if you find them. and
in exchange for one hundred and fifty dollars
which you give me the contents are yours"
The next evening, with new inexpressibles
and one hundred and forty dollars in my purse,
called on my guardian in Philadelphia for sixty
dollars. He gave it with a lecture on collegiate
dissipation, that | shall not soon forget. lenclo'
sed the money back to my honorable landlord, by
the first post, settled my other bill at old Crusty';
the first publican, and got my trunk by mail.