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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-22

DECISION OF CHARACTER. A want of
this quality is serious defect in the charac-
ter Of any individual. There are very many
well disposed persons, who, under taA orable
influences, would walk in the paths OF ten-
perance and virtue, but they cannot resist the
opportunities of their evil associates. They
form many good resolutions, but they lack
SO much for decision of character-for stabil-
ity of mind and independence ofthe opinions
Of others, that they continue to follow the
road of folly and crime, though when left to
themselves, their sincere intentions are to re-
form and become virtuous. Indecision of
character proves their ruin. Those who
know enough Of themselves to perceive that
they are troubled with this mental weakness
would do well to guard against it. 1t will
manifest itself almost daily, and in thous-
and circumstances. There will be want of
decision in matters of triAing importance-a
wavering of the judgements decision to act
in one way, and then, for the slightest reason,
a reversal and counter resolution, if such
weak decisions can be called, with propriety,
resolutions at all. 1t is indeed fault, to
make rash and inconsiderate decisions, and
still worse, to persist obstlnately in their ex-
ecution, even after experience has demon
strated the error but, nevertheless, in mat
ters involving no moral principle, and where
the consequences are not too serious, it is
better to I" BE sure you are right and then
go ahead" than to be forever vascllating,and
wavering like awave OF the sea A realizing
sense of the many evils resulting from insta
bility of purpose, attended with firm resolu-
ton to have mind of our own, and when
according TO our best judgment we have delib-
erately decided and resolved, to be reason
ably firm ard perscvering, without regard to
the notions, whims and caprice of others,will
do much toward overcoming the natural in
decision ofcharacter, with many which IRE
troubled, Avoid rashness on the one hand
andindecision and instability on the other
LniceTSdiSt IFo.chmdn.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-22

DESTROYING THE ROMANCE. A capital
story is told ola young fellow, who one Sun
day strclled into village church, and during
the service was electrified and gratifed by the
sparkle Of IA pair of brilliant black eyes, which
were riveted upon his face. After the SER
vice he saw the posessor of the witchng orbs
leave the church alone, and embroidered by
her glances he ventured to follow her, his
heart aching with rapture. lie saw her look
behind and tancied she evinced some emotion
at recognizing him. He then quickencd his
pace and she actually slackeHed hers, as if
to let him come up with her,-but we will
permit the young gentleman to tell the rest
in his own way
"Noble young creature !" thought I-"her
artless and warm heart is superior to the
bonds Of custom"
l reached within stones throw of her
She suddenly halted, and turned her face
towards me- My heart swelled to bursting,
| reached the spot where she stood. She be.
gan to speak, and I took off my hat, as if
doing reverence to an angel.
care you pedlar?"
mo, my dear girl that is not my occupa-
ton"
"Well, don't know" continued she, not
very bashfully, and cycling me very sternly,
ID thought when | saw you in the meeting
house, that you looked like the pedlar who
passed off pewter half dollar on me about
three weeks ago, and so | was determined to
keep an eye on you. Brother John has got
home now and he says if he cathes the
Teller he'll wiring his neck for him; and l
amt sure but you're the good for nothing
rascal after all"
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BRANDON, Thursday IApril %, 184z

whole secret--thorough and faithful making
will prevent its becoming smoky and cause it
to weigh more, bulk for bulk, than hay that
is put into the barn not sufficiently made. 1t
is Il fact worth rememberng.-Aain Far.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-22
THOMAS GEDDELEY's CASE.

Thomas Geddelcy lived as waiter with
Mrs. Hannah Williams, who kept a public
house at York. 1t being a house of much bu-
sincss, and the mistress very assiduous there
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-22
J.F. MCCLELLAN, Printer.

Il Bradford was executed shortly after, still
declaring that he was not the murderer, nor
privy to the murder of Hayes but he died
disbeleved by all.
ct were these assertions not untrue The
murder was actually committed by the foot
man of Mr. Hayes; and the assassin, immedi-
ately on sabbing his master, rided his pockets
OF his money, gold watch and snuff box, and
then escaped back to his own room. This
could scarcely have been effected las after cir
tcumstanccs showed, more than two seconds
before Bradford's entering the unfortunate
gentlemans chamber. The world owes this
information to remorse of conscience on the
part Of the lootman eighteen months after the
execution Of BradfordD when laid on the bed
of sickness. 1t was a death bed repentance,
and by that death the law lost its victim.
1t were to be wished that this account could
close here; but there is more to be told. Brad
ford, though innocent of the MURDER and not
even priyy to it, was nevertheless, murder
er in design. He had heard, as well as the
tootman, what Mr. Hayes had declared at sup
per, as to having a sum of money about him;
and he went 10 the chamber of the deceased
with the same dreadful intentions as the SER
want. He was struck with amazement on be-
holding himself anticipated in the crime. He
could not believe his senses; and turning
back the bed-clothes to assure himself of the
fact, he in his agitation dropped his knife on
The bleeding body, by which means both his
hands and the weapon became bloody These
circumstances Bradford acknowledged to the
,lergymen who attended him after sentence,
out who, it is extremely probable, would not
believe them at the time.
Besides the graver lesson to be drawn from
his extraordinary case, in which we behold
he simple intention of crime so signally and
punished, these events furnish a
triking warning against the careless, and it
nay be, vain display Of money or other props
'rty in strange places. To heedlessness on
his score the unfortunate Mr. Hayes fell
'ictim. The temptation we have seen, prov
ID too strong for two persons out of the few
Who heard his ill-timed disclosures.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-22

Warts on the udder and teats of cows may
be easily removed, simply by washing them
in a solution of alum and water. We have
known this application to result favorably,
after all other prescriptions had failcd.-1Ic.
Farmer.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-22

THE SPIDERS THREAD. That any crea.
ture could be found to fabricate anet not less
ingenious than that of the fisherman for the
capture of its prey; that it should fix it in the
right place, and then patiently await the re-
suit, is Il proceeding so strange, that, if we
did not see it done daily before our eyes by
the common house-spider and garden-spider,
it would seem wonderful. But how much is
our wonder increased when we think of the
complex fabric of each single thread, and
then Of the mathematical precision and rapid
ity with which, in certain cases, the net itself
is consttucted and to add to all this, lis an
example Of the wonders which the most COM
mon things exhibit when carefully examined,
the net OF the garden-spider consists of two
distinct kinds Of silk The threads forming
the coneentric circles are composed of silk
much more elastic than that Of the rays, and
are studded over with minute globules Of u
viscid gum, sufficiently adhesive to retain any
unwary fly which comes in contact with it.
A net OF average dimensions is estimated by
Mr. Blackwell to contain 1880 of these glo-
bules, and a large net of fourteen or sixteen
inches in diameter, 100000; and yet such u
net will be completed by one species (Eperia
dp0ciica) in about forty minutes, on an av-
eragc, if no interruption occurs !-IntroIuc-
ton to Zo0logD
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From the Maine Farmer.
Spontaneous Combustion.

Mr. Editor,-I had fire kindled in my eel
lar yesterday, in a cask of ashes that were
three or more months old. AS all your read
ers may not know that cold ashes will some
times take fire, l will relate the circumstance
as it occurred.
A half hogshead was carefully placed in
one corner of the cellar, where it might be
consumed without burning anything else -
When 1t was filled, l fixed some pieces of
board around the top and piled the ashes
above the tub against the stone wall. On ex-
aiming after the fire broke out, | found
board that laid one edge and one end TO the
wall and partly over the tub with ashes above
it, to be the seat Of the fire. All that part
that laid over the tub was charred to dust, and
the fire rapidly kindling on the edge of the tub;
the ashes above and near the fire were quite
damp and very hot; toward the bottom of the
tub drier and not so hot. Now the philosophy
OF the matter seems to be this the ashes abb
sorbed moisture from the frosty stone wall,
which caused rapid condensation, and car
bonic sufficient to produce ignition was evolv-
ed. What elements to fire dwelling Cold
ashes and frosty stone s0aU!
have now stated what actually did take
place. | will now mention what might have
occurred and doubtless has many times A
cask of ashes may be placed very snugly I'M
der the cellar stairs. From some cause they
may become partially wet, or in an out build
ing exposed to snow or rain, combustion en-
sues, slowly but certain. The slaves of the
cask are charred; on bitter night the pierre
ing North v ester searches every crevice-
the flames burst out, and the devoted dwell
ing is wreathed in flames, while the wretched
family barely escape, half naked and frozen,
and the fire is supposed to be the work Of an
incendiary. A.
Readfeld, Jan. 81, 1847.
NOTE. Werecollect reading, in Silliman's
journal, we think it was, some years ago,
statement respecting the firing of ashes that
were some months old, caused by moisture.
It was thought by eomo to be caused by the
evolution of potassium, which is the basis of
potash, and Will take fire by coming in con-
tact with the air. The fact is an important
one to be known, in order to induce people !
to be exceedingly careful where they put
their ashes. ED. FARMER.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-20

TIE Extension of Slaccyv. The
Ipoople Of The northern states are taking
fast ground against the annexation Of
territory in which slavery is to be per-
mitted 10 exist. Meetings have been
held in several counties in New York
state, by democrats, al which resolu-
tons have been passed invariably to
the effect, that while il is the impera-
tive duty of every citizen 10 sustain
the government in all proper meas
ures for the prosecution Of The war
with Mexico, yet they declare that
they arc "decidedly and unqualifiedly
opposed to the extension Of slavery in
territory hereafter acquired This
position strikes rs the correct one
While nothing should be permitted 70
impede The most energetic war meas-
nres, until nnr ananls is -hnnahlad aud
brought to terms, yet an appropriations
TO secure a peace, and, consequently,
four or five Mexican states, might well
be coupled with proyi'o, forever pro-
hihiIing slavery in the new territory.
Tie southern papers arc denouncing
the project as violation the famed
"Missouri compromise" Clearly,
however, it is no such violation. That
line did not extend west Of Missouri,
and could not have extended beyond
the limits of the territory of Louisiana.
If then, by treaty or otherwise, the re-
public acquires more territory, this
compromise" has nothing to do with
il. II is for Congress to fix the terms
Of annexation, and to admit or prohibit
slavery, as it may see fit. While dis
posed to uphold the rights Of the south
ern states in accordance with the let
ter and spirit Of the constitution, we
are decidedly opposed to extending the
area Of their "peculiar" institution
an institution odious in the sight of
heaven, and an outrage on human ma
ture.
The following resolutions which
have passed the legislatures of the
three largest statesi 10 the Union, speak
for thcmscIves.--Wis. Argus.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-20

We have again 10 make known 10
the public the devastating effects OF
famine which is now carrying off, by
hundreds and thousands, the doomed
population Of this country. The Coro-
ncrs OF Sligo are unable TO attend to
all the calls made upon them, and nj
though indefatiga5le in the discharge
of their duties, numbers Of persons
have been buried (who died Of starva,
tion) without inquests having been
held upon them. The following in
quests were held during the week, by
Alexander Burrows, Esq. At Kill
nactranny, on the 10th inst, on the
body of Thomas Nangle. The widow
of the deceased deposed that her hus-
band and children were often two and
three days without food; they were
glad TO get the stump Of an old cabbage
10 boil down. Verdict-"Died Of star
vation." On the l7th instant, on the
body Of Ferrall Bowels, in the Parish
Of Balinakily. The widow Of the de-
ceased deposed that her husband was
employed for twelve days upon the
public works, and only got one days
pay; Sd; this was all they had to buy
meal during that time. Verdict
"Died Of starvation" On the 22d
ult., on the body of man named Roo
ney, at Drumcliif. Verdict-"Died
of starvation.v On the same day, at
Drumcliff, on the body of Thos. Kill
lernane. Vcrdict-"Died Of stsrva-
ton" On the same day, and in the
same house. an inquest was held on
the body of Patrick KilIernane, broth
or to the above Thomas Killernane.--
Verdict-"Dicd Of starvation" Al
though the Coroner held no more in
quests during The week. let it not be
therefore supposed, that there were no
more deaths from starvation. Such,
we regret 10 say, is not the fact; while
the Coroner was engaged yesterday
with the inqucsts at Drumclia, he re-
ceiyed 40 official communication from
Head Constable Hay, Of RivertowD,
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-20
LANCASTER, SATURDAY. MARCH 90, ls47

be a thousand drays rafting hither and
thither through clouds of dust. The
immense wharves groaned under bales,
and hogsheads and bags of merchan-
disc. 1t was a scene whose parallel
cannot be found in the commercial
part Of any other land.
Here we are at last, said |, as we
wedged our way along through boats,
and boxes, and white men, aud black
men. and horses and mules, and carts
and carriages, Into an open space, here
we are in the luxurious capital Of the
Mibi-- the Venice of the South-the
Alexandria of the Mississippi Nile, -
Here we are in this most busting rag
fair Of vanity, and cotton fair Of avarice
in the mighty grave Of health, and the
still more mighty grave Of regulations.
Here we are in the vastest Temple of
Mammon that the Republic. holds, at
whose shrine are whorshippers most
deyout, of sacred and almighty trim
ity, 10 wit, the trinity of the cotton
ba!e--the tobacco cask-the sugar
hogsAead. | doubt not we shall find
mauy themes for thought, among this
multiiudinous congregation, before
their devotions for the season are bro't
to a close.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-20

a Prophecy-A correspondent of
the London Economist has furnished
the following:
Last evening. met, at dinner,
Roman Catholic priest, DR.. Smith,
from Connemara County, Galway,
who related the following converse
ton he had with that extraordinary
man, Cobbctt, in 1895. While speak
ing of Ireland, Goblet said that the
dirty weed (aiIuding 10 the potato)
acoufd be The curse Of Ireland. "How
SOP replied DR.. Smith, "what must
the people do without iii they live up
on il. They have had it in cultivation
$50 years" Goblet answered, "thcy
must go back TO the same food they
were accustomed TO live upon previ-
eusly to the general cultivation Of the
dirty weed; and that is 10 grain, as
wheat, oats, rye, sc. You have four
millions Of souls in ireland, and eight
millions Of acres Of uncultiyatcd ground.
This ground must be drained. and
brought into cultivation, and you must
again grow wheat, cats, rye &c. TIE
potato sOiU not last more than nce,,-
~ PEARS, tchen az aoW aoork itself out.
and then you wiH see TO phat a
state ireland s0iU Be reduced. You
must return 10 grain crops; and Iro-
land, Instead of being the most degra-
ded, will become one of the finest
countries in the world. You may live
to see my words prove true, but | new
or shall"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-20

en- cents per pound duty, put into her
treasury nearly eighteen millions of
dollars. The stock Of tobacco on
hand in the kingdom on the first of
January, ls47, reached the large guam
llty OF 59,255 hogsheads, which. when
consumed, viii put into the British
treasury the sum of about forty seven
millions of dollars.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-20

TIE Con eSSi0n.--A cloud seemed
10 pass over the fair features of Maria
The lustre forsook her dark eyes. Her
spirit seemed troubled.
.Triumphs the lily on that young cheek,
Where bossomed the rose.
Ten times that evening did Edward
importune her to acquaint him with
the cause Of her sadness--but not o
word escaped her fair lips. Sadly and
silently she sat:
And now aud then sigh she stole,
And tears began 10 flow.
" Breaihcs there wretch so base as
to ipjure you. my dearest--by word or
aciion2 Tell mr--and by thine heart
as pure as heaven, swear never to rest
till l'ye redressed thy wrongs? Is
any awful mystery locked up in that
bosom that | must not know? Tell
me the secret-and by the ringlcts Of
thy hair! III swear never to reveal it,
though The most internal fortunes rack
me! Pour ont thy soul--tell thine
own Edward That lies heavy IN M9
5redst?"
She blushed--she placed her fair
hand across her snowy bosom-looked
into her lovers face aud soft
ly--lile the last low breathings Of an
expiring saint-she thus confessed:--
g It's them ere green apples, Ned
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-20

Tobacco According TO official re-
turns, Great Britain consumed in 1876
twenty six millions five hundred and
ffty seven thousand ono hundred and
forty three pounds OF tobacco, which,
at three shillings sterling, or sixty sew
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-20

When Gen. ScoTr arrived at Ca
MARCO, Mexican lady enquired other
her husband whether he had seen the
new American GeneT0kissimo, and
and how he appeared--to which. in
reply, size received a nod from her
liege lord as he pointed TO post about
ten feet high, and exclaimed 'Grande.'
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-20

c-Some person asked Chas ]. Eek
what was the meaning Of that arsgraph
in the Psalms =" He clothed himself
with cursing, like as with a garment,
/" Il is clear enough" said Fox,.the
man had habit Of swearing"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-02-05
Strange Discovery.

GIBRALTAr, March. lSI5.-A few DAYS
ago the Chief Justice Of Gibraltar mad some
workmcn employed ut his house. and while
one of them was digging near The dining
room window he perceived an opaning,
which he found was very deep. He with
some others and the Chief Justice himself.
venturcd down the aperture, and after de-
scending about 10 feet almost perprndicu
lar. came to very narrow passage. which
led to most beautiful cave: stalacttics
hanging about as white as SNOW. and of va
rious fornis-somc like cauli. flowers. In
the midst of all this was human skeleton.
sticking fast To tie rock. ard Tic bones Of a
dog beside it, having become pctriiied The
Chief Justices house (Which is an old one
is Immediately over the cave. walked out
on the 4th instant. 10 examine the bones. 1t
is quite melancholy 10 see the skull the
water has dropped on the lower Jaw till it
has ran down and hardened, giving it the
appearance of beard. Some parts are
quite petriied. The scalpstll remains. and
the veins on the left side quite distinct. II
is Just like stone, and is Clipped here and
there, so that the bone of the skull appcars.
though very white in some places like ivory.
The nose Likewise has not dccaved. and the
remaining parts are also stone. The bones
of the right hand were fastened to the riob,
side Of the head, so that the poor creature
has the appearance of having laid down
and died, very probably of starvation. with
his hand under his head, which is half
turned round as if he or she had been look
ing up. The entire set oftceth were beau
tifully perfect but the front ones of the
lower jaw dropped when it was moved
There is some of the back bone, arm bones
leg, ribs and thighs in fact believe they
have them all complete. The bones of The
dog lay beside the human bones-LH. Gae
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-02-05
A Morning Carol.


ny MARTIN fAGQrAR TUrPER.
Open the easement, and up, with the sum
His gallant journey has now begun
Over the hills his chariot is rolled,
Blnnerrd with glory and FURNISHED with gold,
Over the hills he comes sublime,
Bridegroom of earth, and brother of time
Day has broken. Joyous and fair.
Fragrant and fresh is the morning mir,
Bcauteous and bright are those orient hues,
Balmy and sweet thosc morning dues,
Oh, there is health and wealth, and bliss,
In dawning natures motherly kiss
10, the wondering world awakes,
With its rosy tipped mountains and cleaning lake.
With its fields and cities its deserts and trees
Its calm old cliffs aud sounding seas,
In all their gratitude blessing HIM
Who dwellcth between the cherubim.
Break away boldly from sleeps lcadcn chain,
Seek not t. forge that irtcragain
Rather with vgOr and rcsoluic nerve,
Up. to bless man, and your Master to serve,
Thankful aud hopeful and happy to raise
Tue Offering o prayer, and the incense oipraisc.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-02-05
PETER EASTWOOD.
Farrier and Cow Leach,

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bruises and sore shoulders and backs that King VIII
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by the celebrated Farricr \ ouat. Bottles to cure fouls
in Horned Cattle and foot rot in Sheep. salye TO
b.s free from pain. and ealve to eradicate and
huuions. cures the Neucrial disease in all its stages
Heals liberated sore legs and stulcs and piles and
many chronic diseases Infants plcscryatNc tor
thrush green stools and all crupons of the skin. worms
ricketts, Eyc-watrrS Tor inilamed eyes and films
Blue black ink polished paste backing OF first rate
qunlilv
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