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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04

LETTER FROM GEN, TAYLoR.--A private letter.
addressed by Gen. Taylor 10 intimate friend and RI
alive. has found its way into the newspapers 1t exhb
its some sensitiveness on tho part of the General in rsa
ton TO the conduct of the Administration in disappearing
of the terms of his armsee after the battle of Monterey
evinces strong rspugnance to tho ITSELF and rath
er reflects upon the Administration for not furnishing
sufficient supplies end means of transportation
Il lie evident that the Executive is not exactly nleaser
with the Major Generals in Mexico, and hence, we pre-
sumo, the recommendation Of the new Office of Leuten
ant General
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04

A Cruel and Melancholy Joke-A schooner recently
arrived at cove in Searsport, Me-, where she was TO-
winter and the captain and crew went ashore, with the
exception of lad of sixteen, named Thurston, who
was left on board and told that he was to remain
there until Spring They recall intended to return the
next day, but remained away three days, and when
they came back the boy was missing Ten days after
he was found dead upon the shore The Door lad could
not bear the thought of remaining on board the vessel
all the winter, and it is supposed that he made raft OF
such things as ne found board on which he got to
the shore, but Yves too much exhausted and cold to
proceed farther. =.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04

EPThe Burlington Gazette week or two since,
ublshed the rumor of most shocking death which
said to have occurred the rail road line between
this place and Burlington. A man was said to have
been caught up to the middle in the seam of a rock
that opened by blast and there being no posi-
BILE hope of extricatng him alive blood vessel was
opened, and his suferings ended. We have no doubt
this is incorrect similar report was circulated here
several weeks since, said to have taken place on Con
nectcut river and we notice rtmOrs in the papers
two precisely similar cases in Massachusetts
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04

Concerted Catholics. Two vessels have lately
arrived at Trinidad bringing about FIVE hundred
passengers from Madeira. They are all refuge
"Kalleyites," or followers of DR. HALEY, physi-
clan, who has succeeded in converting large
numbers of Maderians to the Protestant faith,
who has lately taken refuge in Trininad. Re-
ports say, that there are about three thousand
more of these sectarans who have received no.
tice to quit Madeira. They are decidedly supe-
rior in education and appearance to the majority
of Maderia.-BOston Bee,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04

FRoM MExico.-A letter from Camargo, of the 9Th,
states that battle was fought on the 7th near Vcto-
ria, between Gen. Qutman with 1900 volunteers,
ard Gen. Urea, with $4,000 regular Mexican troops
Not credited.
Gen. Scott is at Camargo, and viii remain for few
days, not knowing at what point to tend Gen Tay-
Tor is at Victoria.
The main body of the Mexican army is still at San
Luis
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04

G- SINsULAR.-On the 10th inst, Mrs. Chase, wife
of Mr. Jonathan Chase, of Jay, in this county, gave
birth to three children two boys and girl. The boys
were connected by gature or belt, resembling the
description of that which connects the famous Siamese
twins The point of connection of the belt, was lit
tie on one side of each and extended from the abdo
men up on to the chest that had these children sur
vived and attained the use of their limbs. thew MIGHT
probably have walked ARREST The boys were still-
born; the girl survived about one hour. The mother
was doing well.-Y eomdn's Record.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04

FIRE.-The house of Doct Aaron Morse, of HYDE
park, was wholly consumed by fire, supposed to have
taken from spark through the chimney in the garrett
At twelve o'clock at night, Dec. 2sh we were alarm
ed, and in twenty thirty minutes the whole house
was in flames. The loss of provisions and house hold
furniture and ALL is estimated at twelve hundred dol
lars, No Insurance,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04
THE FREE NJ AN.
MONTPELIER, THURSDAY, FEB. 4, I847.
STATE
LIBERTY RAIL Y!

After mature deliberations it has been determined
that the present crisis in the great struggle between
Slavery and Freedom demands public and united
expression from the friends Of Impartial Liberty in the
Northern section the State, that concentration and
efficacy may be given to that unmtigaed hostility to
Human Slavery wach it cannot be denied rests in the
bosom of the entire community. Therefore, MASS
CONVENTION OF the friends of
Liberty, " True, Independent Democracy,
is hereby notified to he holden at DANVILLE, on
WEDNESDAY g. THURSDAY, February II g. Is,
commencing at 10 o'clock on Wednesday. HENRY
BlBB, Kentucky Slave, who has been sold six times
in the human flesh market, and whose wife and child
are doomed to the Rice Swamps for life, will be pres
emf, and electry the audience with his eoQuence and
power. Other able Speakers will be present. and it is
hoped that general attendance will be had from, at
least every town in the Northern section of the State
Let it prove enlphatically
RALLY OF THE FREE,
and its effect will not be lost upon the great question
now before the country.
JACOB SCOTT,
JOS. POLAND,
E. ]. COMINGS,
R. V. MARSH, State Committee
HARRY HALE,
w. II. FRENCH,
VIM. SIAS.
February 3, l847
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04

A NUTsHELL-3,000,0 slav in the country
We have been nation 70yeurs. The Gospel is bound
to abolish slavery. We have had this Gospel, as we,
see by its fruits in other respects. 1t has not begun
to look to the abolition of slavery a thing to be
done. Slavery has grown in numbers and strength
What shall be done? When shall it begin? Who
shall move tip Emancipator.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04

The correspondent of the NJ Y. Tribune states that
the Judiciary Committee in the U. S. Senate, to whom
was referred the Oregon Territorial Bill from the
House, have stricken out the anti-slavery cluuse The
probability is, that no Oregon territorial bill will pass
this session.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04

He who is passionate and hasty is generally honest
It's your cool, assembling, smiling hypocrite Of whom
you should beware. There is no deceit about bull
dog It's only the cur that sneaks up and bites Won
when your back is turned Again, we say, beware Of
the man who has psalmody in his looks.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04

Fre.-On Sabbath morning last, the dwelling house
occupied by the family of Rev. Joab Seeey on State
street, was nearly destroyed by fire. Most of the
household property saved.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-02-04

There is only one convict in the Iowa Penitentiary,
and he is an Indian.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-10
WHICH Is THE REAL SIMON PURE }
FROM THE NEW ORLEANS BEE.

FROM THE NEW ORLEANS BEE.
In the seventh Congressional district of Alabama an
ing and piquan, political is going The district is
hopelessy Locooco, and there consequently gentle
men in the field both belonging the so-caled Democratic
party Mr. BowDos, the old member claims to represent
the unpoued Locoocoism of the dominant party Mr. RICE
bis competitor processes to be immaculate Democrat but
differs toto corde ct toto carlo from Mr.. Bowdon The latter
approves of the war; and appauds authors the former as.
sails the conduct of the Administrations and deplores its evil
policy The Wings Of the district enjoy the fun and do not
seek to disturb it by any interference.
One of the Locooco papers of Alabama having assaed
Mr. Rice for causing dsunon and distraction in the Demo
cratic ranks that gentleman replies very deliberately and in
style that be nexpressby annoying to Old Hunker
Ism. He says that the cause for the difficulties and dis
ensions of the Democracy certain OF Mr. Folks
administration and the Of the last Congress He cites the
political revolution in Virginia illustration of the disas
rous effects of the Administrations policy and sums up the
list of grievances follows
\ lst Getting the country into war with Mexico which
might have been easily avoided a with England
pm the Oregon question. 3D. The effort and coffee
on the peex that necessary carry on support the
war 3D. The failure reduce the price the public lands
by the Democratic majority in both branches of Congress
Nth The attempt supersede Scott and Taylor by creating
the office of Lieutenant General and bestowng Thomas
II. Benton g. politician" 5th. The passage of the
right appoint the officers instead of entrusng that right
the brave and devoted volunteers 9Th The wetched attempt
to hamper the resolution Of thanks TO General Taylor with
implied censure 7,h The refusal of the House Of Repre-
senatves pass resolution Ealing the President for pro-
per information concerning Santa Annas Mexico.
II the President says Mr. Rice, did nothing wrong in letting
Santa Anna return Mexico without any disturbance from
our navy, why did majority Of the House refuse call
the President to let the people know all abou, the matter Of
Santa Annals return IT,.
Here formidable catalogue of charges against Locooco
ISM preferred by member OF the Locofoco party. No Wing
could have attacked the Administration with more power,
acGeness, aud effect Mr. Rice deserves the thanks of the
Opposition for his bodness and independence In terminate
ing his letter he himself in of Gen. Taylor for the
Presidency, believing that the interests of the whole country
would be well cared for by that glorious old We
trust that the Wings Of the seventh district will cand
date, but will concentrate their Mr. Rice He may
not be with them in politics, but he is evidently honest able,
and free from the shackes Of extremc partisansbp.
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BATH, BERKELEY. SPRINGS, VIRGINIA.
O'Ferrali d Co.'S Pavilion Hotel

ls celebrated Bathing and Watering Place is ready
4 for the reception Of company Their of
modltg guests has been greatly increased by which they
viii be enabled provide amply for hundred and fifty
persons in the most comfortable style.
In addition TO their well known Boarding House they have
leased the Pavilion Hotel occupied for the last few years
Col Stroher known the Gusn property which has been
renovated and in which many valuable improvements have
been made. The location Of those buildings, aud the
easy from them to the Ladies' well the Gentle
mems Baths render these decidedly preferable any other
establishment in the town. and especially for nyalds
each house opening into the Bath Square and within fifty
one hundred feet OF the main drinking Spring and Baths.
The public may assured that the comfort of guests
will receive neverting efforts and those who
quanted with will be sufficient guaranty
eelSe continuance OF their patronage.
St Johns Rum the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, is the
stopping point for this placedsanre only miles,
newly graded road.
We have engaged the services of rst-rae line Of Coaches
with careful Drivers and good Horses who will carry them
over the road with and safety.
Bedford Water fresh the Springs for the accommo-
dation of their BOarders.
Band Of Music is engaged for the season.
All communications 10 the subscribers will be promptly
tended TO- June 26-iaw
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-10
TRINITY SCHOOL,
Eight miles west Of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Right Rev. L. S. IVES, ID, Visiter.
Rev. FoRDYcE NJ. HuBBAnD, Rector.

THIS SCHOOL for Boys will be opened on the sth day
4 July Terms, for session of five months including
board, washing, &c. and tuition Latin Greek French and
English $3.50. Provision will be made for tuition in nsru
mental Music and Drawing, &C., for which the usual
charge will be made In Vocal Music instruction will be
given without charge.
will be carried through entire collegiate course the
option of parents.
years of age.
uniform dress for Sundays and special occasions will be
required This will consist summer, Of roundabout OF
dark CLOTH with white and panaoons in win
ter OF roundabout and panaloons of dark gray cloth with
black vest The ordinary wearing apparel must be plain and
strong Besides ufcency OF outer clothing boys require
eight Shirts pairs stockings or socks pocket hand
kerchies six towels night eothes &c., all distinctly marked
with the owners name in ull.
Till the opening of the School applications Tor admission
to be made to the Rev. ALBERT SNEDEs, Raleigh.
June l2-eo5w
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-10
FROM OUR MERCANTILE CORRESPONDENT
New York, july 6, ES47.

New YORK, july 6, tS47
Time has shown that was right in my predc-
tons. told your readers that coin would cease to
come from Europe after the lst July. None came
by the Caledonia, and no more will come. Bread
stuffs having again fallen materially in consequence
Of the unprecedented promising grain crops through
out Europe, there will yet, if no disaster befal the
foreign crops, be large decline in breadstufs in
Europe. But come what may, the losses on ship
ments from this country will be tremendous-I
mean on the shipments during the last two months.
The imports into Great Britain from this country
and the Mediterranean will be, during July, the
largest ever known for that month in the memory
Of man.
Our crops Of grain are large, and it appears to
me that prices will be as low throughout the world
next year as they were ever known TO be. Will not
this stagger those who havea attributed the rise in
Grain in this country to the Tariff Of 1916?
Flour grain, &c. will fall in this country rapidly,
IaSAEp9fts will stop very SOON nluchstQ s.
- e6f W6ssfmrners 20 4ntell
I'm 'anticihaA6n OF different state of things.
u. The a4Mf&s from Europe are large-will soon
kStEfGe than our exports and, by the time
tSshd Of President Folks term of service arrives,
.we:shal be owing large debt 10 Europe which
must be paid in coin, unless the Wing Admins
tration of ls49 annihiate the tariff of 1916.
Having done with the subject of Finance and Com
merce, give you these my poor views in parting,
and beg you 10 believe me, with great respect and
regard, yours, &c,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-10
THE TONGA.

The Tonga (ays The North American is g very pow
erful narcotic drink prepared by the Peruvian Indians from
the Datura Sanguinea red thorn APPLE plant belonging
to the family the American jamestown (or
Jimson) weed, which is known be deadly poison. OF
this drug Won Tshud the Peruvian traveller gives The fol-!
lowing account, exhibiting its effects and the same time
illustrating one strange and melancholy superstition Of the
downfalen children Of the Incas
"he Indians believe that by drinking the tonga they are
brought into communication with the spirits Of their foe
Tiers had opportunity observing an Indian TN
der the influence Of this drink Shortly after having swallow
ed the beverage he fell into heavy supor He sat with his
eyes vacanty fixed the ground, his mouth conyulsiyey
closed, and his nos,r ated In the about quar-
ter Of hour his eyes began roll, issued from his
haopened lips and his whole body agitated BY fgLrl
commissions. These violent symptoms having subsidized pro-
found sleep Of several hours succeeded In the evening
again this Indian. He relating TO circle Of
tive listeners the particulars OF his vision during which he al
legged he had held communication with the spirits Of his fore
fathers. He appeared very weak and exhausted.
In former tines the Indian sorceers when thew pretend
ed to transport themselves into the presence Of their deies,
drank the juice Of the hornappe in order work themselves
into state Of ecstasy Though The establishment OF Chris
aniy has weaned the Indians from their olatry yet has
not banhed their old superstons They still believe that
they hold communication with the spirit of their
tors and that they obtain from them cew the trea-
concealed in the huaca graves hence the Indian
OF the horn-apple-huaca-cacia eplant."
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CAPON sPRIN1.s.

WIS delightful romantic retreat, situated twenty
il hive miles west of Winchester, Virginia will be open
Tor the reception OF company the h day of july and the
proprietor pleased TO his old friends aud patrons
that he has erected large and comfortable house. $50 feet
long by SO wide, with large parlors twenty chambers
and ne dining room There has also been baths (cold
anu warm erected tor the ladies' and large and airy pavilion
~ the Spring lie deems unnecessary thing about
the medical qualities OF the water Il is wen known
require notice here IL has within the last made
some astonishing cures in Of Dyspepsia and the medical
faculty OF this country speak in the highest its
tues IN almost all the diseases which the human
aoe ne roads leading TO the Springs have been much i'm
proved, and there will be line stages tri-weeky from
winchester, Virginia, under the management Of those
Prisng and gentemany stage proprieors Mesrs Kemp
lie has also obtained the services OF his brother DAVID H.
NADDLE who will assist him during the season. and the pub
nc % rest assured that no pains expense will be spared
make them comfortable.
Fresh Bedford Water kept at the bar
J. G.. WADDIF.
Cspon Springs June IS ISi7 ,nnc 1I-ansy
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Office has been opened at No. Montgomery Place,
N the fremont House, Boston, for the purpose of
supplying TEACHERS OF either SEX and any required qua
cations TO Schools Senaries, Families any part of
the United States
denee and testimonials of ladies and gentlemen who may be
candidates for employment in any department OF instruction
and another Register of those who OF Teachers.
It will be the object of this Agency to collect and commu-
nicate the parties interested all aanabe Information
the subject of their respective applications.
Those wishing obtain employ Educators
specially invited to apply this Office, either personally
by letter. and the testimonials Of their character at
ainnens and experience other qualifications These
monals should be explicit and particular and left be filed
IN the Office for reference.
Those wishing obtain Teachers will be expected to de-
scribe the locality of their School, the probable number of their
scholars the branches of learning be taught the OF
remuneration be allowed and all other particulars of
nent 70 the candidate for employment.
Although personal applications will always be preferred,
Whenever the party is the city, prepaid letters
addressed to the Teachers Agency" will be promptly and
suitably attended to.
As after the receipt of application Teacher
one answering to the requisiton be found Offering
candidate the respective parties be put coepon
dsnce with each other unless those wishing employ should
deyoive the whole negotiation upon the Agency.
number OF letters have been received from those interest,"
ed in popular education approving the objects OF this Agency
which viii be shown the Office Among those who have
thus expressed their approval allowed reference
selves respecting it. are, the Hon. Horace Mann, Hon. Ed
ward Everett, Rev. Barnas Sears, Hon. j. W. James, Rev
Daniel Sharp, Hon. J. G. Parey Prot Charles Brooks
f. r. Peabody, the Right Rev. Manton Eastburn Doct S.
G. Howe, Hon. r. Rantou Jr., Hon. Daniel Webster Rev
f. D. Moore, Hon Isaac Davis, Hon. o. Barnes, Lowell
Mason Esq Hon. Levi Woodbury., and Prof Jared Sparks
BosToS, OcToBER 8, 1916.
think that weccnducted Office of the kind above de-
scribed by furnishing far greater facilities than any which
now exist Tor teachers and persons wishing employ teach
ers TO become acquainted with each oher would render
important and much needed service the OF education
HORACE MANN.
CAMBRIDGE, OCTOBER Z, 1916.
As far understand the proposed undertaking Of Mr.
NhEteomb II would be highly sericesbe the of edu
cation concur in the opinion expressed by Mr. Mann
from my knowledge Of Mr.. Whcomb, should have great
confidence that the enterprise would prosper in his hands
June 90 EDWARD EVERETT.
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MARRIAGE CUSTOMS IN SWEDEN.

Dr. BAIRD in late lecture delivered in Springfield upon
foreign governments and the social customs Of different ma
tons, alluded particularly Sweden, land made recently
quite familiar TO through the graphic writings Of Federka
Bremen. The and customs Of tie Swedes he de-
scrbes being remarkably interesting and of them very
peculiar He instances most especially the ceremony of
rage, of which ormay he gives the annexed singular
count
When young girl is TO be married shc dresses herself in
all her bridal garments and places herself the middle of the
paror, standing circle Of bright lights placed about
her, and the also into the bearing each
brilliantly lighted chandelier The doors and windows are
then thrown open and every who chooses and
see and crcse the bride they please mpudent fellows
will walk about her and besides crcsng her appearance
which they do within her hearing, they viii some such
expressions as, Well and is be married al last
she has been long enough about it. pity the who
nes her, DC. Females too, will appear about her in masks
and make still cutting and insulting remarks After
standing thus for hour and ba the ordeal ended the
thong Dispersed and the wedding takes place in the PIE
senee OF the immediate friends of the parties After dinner
party the guests approach the hostess who stands in the
middle OF the room, and each thanks This beautiful
custom prevails among the simple peasant families AZ
the meal over the children approach their mother and
taking her by the hand, say, Thank you, mamma" The
guest if ono there he, merely says, 'thanks."
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-10

THE NUMBER Ar PfSr BlrrF.-Wc have received dc.
tailed of the origin and progress Of the difficulty which
led the death Of Mr. d. BAUM, with request by suryi-
Of the family publish It in the Gazette Few men had
higher opinion Of the deceased than entertained for he
esimabe citizen in all the relations Of life and one
besides whose social qualities and polite department could not
fail TO endear him roops Of friends" And no ore can
view with greater adherence the manner of his death hui
all this should permit Us TO interfere with the regular adj
mnistraon Of justice in our Courts. The citizens OF Jeer
their Standing aaw- abiding people 10 spare no
efforts 10 bring the criminal parties to trial and esumnc
that this will be donc simply publish that portion Of the
accoun, which describes the circumstance of the killings
aver, early in the morning Mr.. De Baum and his son James
were Walking from his dwelling up his store when they
rot within about fifteen twenty steps OF Whites tavern
Dr. Embree who had disguised himself in an old blanket coat
and an unusual cap slipped to the dining door and shot
Mr. De Baum down, several shct having struck him ia the
breast and then he his comrade shot his James, hitting
him with five buekshot, which wounded him badly but not
MORALLY IL in the morning that no persons
cep few were up. Mr. Merrill happening TO be close by
ra Mr. DE BAUM as I've lay stranglng IN DEATH when they
ord, red him twice away, that they again He
died Immediately They conducted out through
the s enthe way that il is supposed they brought
nShe, they had boats awaiting em and they made their
eeape IN ~ent haste This is the end Of Of the in
s,rious am business merchants in the Western country lie
died without lowing who perperated the bloody act"
E4He Rock Gazette