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Der Lecha Patriot und Northampton Demokrat. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1839-1848, 1847-01-26

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VOL. XII, NO. 44.---WHOLE NO. 2135.

younger children of Mr.. K. were absent
from home during the school vacation, as
was an elder sister, otherwise there would
it is but too probable, have been loss of
life. Miss K. states that on hearing the a.
larm she thought of the children, forgetting
that they were away, sprung out of bed and
went into their room, but was there met by
the all-devouring flames in the hall-she
rushed, to avoid the heat, back into her
room again, and shut the door, but the
flames soon penetrated At the time of get
ting out of the window, she was so Devil
dered as to scarcely to know what she did.
She heard confused sound of voices, and
whether she remained or let herself go, she
thought she must perish.
The safety of his child more than COM
pensated Mr.. Kirkman for his loss, (about
S4,OOO) He laughed and wept alternately
and said he cared nothing about the de-
struction of his property-thank God, the
whole of his family had been spared to him.
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Mr.. Blgelow, after relating this anecdote,
gave as a sentiment" The doctrines Of
free trade and protection, in proper proper
tlons"-which, with the anecdote. was re-
ceived with shouts of applause and laughter
by the whole assembly
This capital anecdote in regard TO Ethan
Allen reminds us of another. While he
was in England, the English Ministry tried
various means to shake his stern republican
principles, and win him, if possible, over to
the side OF the mother country. At length,
Lord North, we believe it was, offered him
as bride, one half of New-H hampshire.
Ethan listened attentively, and replied that
the offer reminded him of an ancient scene
of temptation, where a less important per-
sonage attempted to bride more important
parsonage, by offering him the whole world
and its possessions, if he would but fall
down and worship him. And" added
Ethan, fixing his keen eye on Lord North,
'ooud you belieUe it, the ID rascal
did'nt o'on square foot oftle territory. -
IfI0S
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Thrilling Scene.

The New-York Express of Aug. %, in
giving an account of a fire which broke out
at "a Catharine street, describes the escape
of a young lady from the flames, by jumping
from the fourth story window, as follows:
SO sudden and quick was the spread of
the flames that Mr.. X. and his family came
very near being destroyed by them. One
of his daughters, Miss Margaret Kirkman,
a young lady about nineteen years of age,
only escaped, after being severely burnt, by
jumping from the fourth story front window
of the room in which she slept 1t was for
some moments, scene of the most thrilling
aud agonizing interest to those who had as
sembled in front of the burning building
The fourth story, though even with the rest
of the edihce, has very small attic windows.
At one of these Miss X. appeared, shriekng
in alarm, the fire evidently behind her and
the smoke pouring over her head no lad
ders had yet arrived and her destruction
seemed ineyitable-she tried, at first, to es-
cape the flames, by which she had been al
ready severely burnt, got out on the sill of
the window, but it was evident she must
soon perish there, and the cry was raised
for her to jump-other voices, among which,
ny tillS tline, was THAT vi Hei idtnet, eACldiH-
ing "not yet, wait moment till we are
ready for YOU" A feather bed was instant
ly procured, held about three feet from the
ground by six gallant hearts, who were in
great jeopardy that she might fall upon and
inlure one or more of them, but they needed
not and cared not for that. By this time
Miss Kirkman, TO escape from the smoke
and flames, was then compelled to let her
self down, and was seen hanging by her
extended arms, from the window. Jump
now" was the cry,
Vast numbers of persons had now assem-
bled, and were lockers on the agonizing
scene. The young lady soon let go her
hold from that dizzy height of upwards of
fifty feet, and in an instant was whlrled to-
wards the side walk. The heart of every
person in that vast multitude startled in
thrilling emotion and suspense, as to her
fate. In few moments the cry was raised,
" she is safe" and three hearty cheers went
up, which made the very welkin ring. The
life of the young maiden appeared to be of
more interest to that immense assembage,
than ten thousand buildings. She was con-
veyed to the house of Mr.. Bailey, corner OF
Henry street, nearly opposite, and physl,,
clan sent for. Although severely injured
by the fire, her whole thoughts seemed bent
on her father and mother, who she said she
knew must be in jeopardy. She was much
burnt in the back and arms, but 1t is sup
posed not dangerously. Fortunately two
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miscellaneous.
THE MILLER'S MAID.

Near the hamlet of Udorf, on the banks
of the Rhine, not far from Bonn, there yet
stands the mill which was the scene of the
following adventure:
Gone Sunday morning, the miller and
his family set out as usual to attend service
at the nearest church in the village of Hea-
sell leaving the mill, to which the dwelling
house was attached, in charge of his servant
maid Hanchen, bold hearted girl, who had
been some time in his service.-The young
est child, who was still too little to 90 to
church, remained also under her care.
As Hanchen was busily engaged in pre-
pairing dinner for the family, she was inter
rupted by visit from her admirer, Helm
rich Botteler he was an idle, graceess fell
low. and her master, who knew his charac-
ter we'll, had forbidden him the house but
Hanchen could not believe all the stories
she had heard against her lover, and was
sincerely attached to him. On this occa-
sion she greeted him kindly, and not only
got him something to eat at once, but found
time in the midst of her business, to sit
down and have gossip with him, while he
did justice TO the fare set before him. AS
he was eating he let fall his knife, which he
asked her to pick up for him; she playful
ly demonstrated, telling him she feared,
from all she heard, he did little enough
work, and ought at least to wait upon him.
self; in the end however, she stopped down
to pick up the knife, when the treacherous
villain drew dagger from under his coat,
and caught her by the nape of the neck
gripping her throat firmly with his fingers to
prevent her screaming; then, with an oath
he desired her to tell him where her master
kept his money, threatening to kill her il
she did not comply with his demand. The
surprised and terrified girl in vain attempt
ed to parley with him. he still held hel
tightly in his choking grasp, leaving her nc
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uation were fruitess. In his terror he ut
tered shrieks and horrid imprecations As
tonished at the noise, Hanchen went TO the
spot, saw him caught like rat in his own
trap from which it was no part of her plan
to lberate him. She knew he would be
more frightened than hurt if he kept within
his rotary prison without any rash attempt
to escape, and that even if he became in
sensible he could not fall out of it.
In the mean time the wheel went round
with its steady unceasing motion; and
round and round he went with it, while
sense remained, beseeching Hanchen with
cntreatics, promises and wild threats, which
were all equally disregarded, till by degrees
feeling and perception failed him, and he saw
and heard no one. He fell senseless at the
bottom of the engine, but even then his in
animate body continued to whirl round as
before for Hanchen did not dare to trust
appearances in such a villain, and would
not venture TO suspend the working of the
mill, or stop the mill gear and tackle from
running at their fullest speed.
At length she heard loud knocking at
the door, and flew to open it. 1t was her
master and his family, accompanied by sew
eral of his neighbors, all in the utmost con-
sternatlon at seeing the mil-sail in full
swing on Sunday, and still more so when
they had found the poor child lying bound
upon the grass, who, however, was too ter
rfied to give an account of what had hap
pened. Hanchen, in few words, told all
and then her spirit, which had sustained
her through such scenes of terror, gave way
under a sense of safety and relief, and she
fell fainting in their arms, and was with
much difficulty recovered.-The machinery
of the mill was at once stopped, and the in
animate ruflian dragged from his dreadful
prison. Heinrich, too, was brought forth
from the millers chamber, and both in
short time were sent bound under strong
escort to Bonn, where they soon after met
the reward of their crimes"
The story of this extraordinary act of
presence of mind concludes by telling us
that Hanchen, thus ef1ectualy cured of her
penchdnt for her unworthy suitor, became
eventually the wife of the miller's eldest
son, and thus lived all her life in the scene
of her imminent danger and happy deliver
ance.-LOndon paper.
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IMPORTANT SUGGESTION.

NEW MOVEMENT IN EAST TENNESSEE AND
WESTERN VIRGINIA.
We copy the following short extract of
letter just received from East Tennessee
You made last year this suggestion 10
Mr.. and the Rev. Mr.,
in reply to the question-What shall, or can
we do in E. Tennessee, for emancipation,
viz: That each county should hare the
right, 'chenecer the majority IN that county
shall so determine, to establish freedom there
in. Since then we have debated the sub
ject, and corresponded about it, and we have
come to the conclusion that we ought to
act upon it, and will do so before long,
The condition Of the upland or mountain
regions of Virginia, North Carolina and
East Tennessee, is pretty well understood
They are chiefly settled by non-slaveholders.
In the early settlements of these States, the
planting regions had the preponderance.-
But the uptandS have now the numerical
strength and are increasing, while the slave
portions are decreasing in power, Very
soon, therefore, they will break the thral
with which the unjust apportonments have
kept and still keep them down, and obtain
ascendency in the legislative councils of
these States.
Acting under this belief, we urged GER
tain friends of ours in East Tennessee,
Western North Carolina and Western Vir-
ginia, to agitate and urge this view,-that
new constitutions, as they are made, should
provide, that any county may become free
from Stdpery, wheneUer a majority Of the
legal UOters should so determine, and that
thereafter there should be, except for crime,
no Involuntary seroitude in said county.
The business of this principle cannot be
disputed. If Eastern Virginia thrives I'M
der system which ruins Western Virginia,
why should Western Virginia be compelled
to adopt it? If Western North Carolina is
crushed by slavery, while Eastern North
Carolina is hourishing under it, why should
the latter force the former to sustain it If
Western and Middle Tennessee has ma
jority of Shareholders, why should they thraH
the non-slaveholders of Eastern Tennessee
with policy which ruins or Injuries them ?
There is no reason in this--no justice.
In the upland counties of these States
slavery is nominal merely. Take for exam
pe
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A good Story well applied.

Secretary Walker, with number of 9TH
er gentlemen, dned on board the British
steamer Hibernia, a short time ago.
At the table, after the substantials had
been despatched an incident occurred,
which, as it was so pleasantly received by all
parties, there can be no harm in putting in
print. The sentiments which were propos-
ed were most of them complimentary to the
distinguished guest, and were strongly tine
tured with appreciation of the doctrines OF
free trade, and, in courtesy, the protectlon-
lists present, were obliged to consent to, tho
they could not approve of them.
At last, however, the Hon. J. P. Bigelow,
who was present, was called out, and he
gave happy turn to the matter, by relating
an anecdote connected with the history OF
that eccentric republican, Ethan Allen
He was at dinner one day with Lord North
and other magnates of Great Britain, where
his Majesty King George was toasted in
every possible form, and the sturdy republic
can like the friends of protection on board
the Hbernia, courteously consented to them
all. Finally, Lord North called upon Al
len for sentiment, and after referring to
their toasts, and wishing to put their courte-
sy to the test, he gave" His Majesty--the
Devil" His Lordship and the guests gen
orally took the joke, and emptied their
glasses.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-09-16

BREAD rerSus BULLETs.--Th Ameri-
cans having nobly supplied food to the Irish,
we shall look at their flag with increased
respect. Their stripes shall be to us sig
niticant Of a gridiron, and their stars of SUI
CARED buns. Glad are we to find that the
American subscriptions have been so nobly
acknowledged in the House of Commons.
These thanks for bread will 90 far to keep
bullets out of fashion. The Indian Meal
Book is, to our mind much more delight
ful volume than any History of the Amcri-
can War; and the directions therein writ
ten for the composition of Hominy-cal1es
and Slap-jacks, far better than talk of red
coat tactics. Bombs have had their day
let us henceforth try buns and wherever
America has battered our ships, let her, for
all time to come, batter our frying-pans,-
Punch.
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WESTERN VIRGINIA.

Now, in making these selections, we have
taken, what we regard as fair representa-
ton of the upland country of these States
Some contain more slaves, some less. But
the proportion of white and black is fairly
set forth. How largely non-slaveholders
Ipreponderate How strong and controlling
their influence And what is there to pre-
vent them from saying to the Legislature
eve mean to disturb no mans rights, nor
interfere with any other section, but we want
a just representative principle and the right
to say when this evil of slavery shall cease
in our county or section by the only fair
rule-a majority U0te. Legislatures give
the right to temperance men. 1t is funda-
mental one, and in case of wrongs, of actu-
al expressions, social and political, we claim
it as a right that we ought to have, and which
you should grant" A clearer case of JUS
tice could not be made out--no people should
hesitate in demanding sush right--no Leg
isIature think of refusing it.
And we are glad that our friends in East
ern Tennessee intend agitating this ques-
ton Let them 90 about it in earnest =
Let the valley of the Molly Chucky, and the
mountain regions of the HOUSTON be can
vasscd They will find hearty response,
if they act resolutely, from Shouns cross
roads, down to Knoxville, and all across the
hill lands, west, from the people, wherever
they are made to knoU what is wanted, and
the principle on which the proposed action
is to be based.
For the encouragement of these friends,
we can say distinctly, that Western Virginia
will move on this subject within a very
short period; we think in less than three
months This part of the Old Common
wealth has felt so keenly her wrongs, that it
almost resolved upon seeking a division of
the State; many of her best citizens decar-
ed that this must be- But the ground we
urged years ago, and which we pressed up
on our friends in the States named, in 1916,
will be adopted, and Western Virginia will
ask the Legislature, that she may be direct
ed, By iaw, to get rid Of Slavery, and many
Of her leading men intend, at once, agitat-
ing this subject, SO as to prepare the people
for the step in 1850. They will at the
East, do as the East please; Western Vir-
ginians mean neither to interfere with the
rights of Shareholders there, nor to seek to
change the existing system; bat they wiLi
demand that the West shall hare liberty to
Get IN this matter, as the West may deem
fit. This is determined upon.
And who shall stop the ball when thus set
in motion? 1t will roll on and on, and start
Eastern Tennessee, and Western North
Carolina into action, and make the noun
tains echo and re-echo with the shout of
freedom. The South will redeem herself.
There is strength in her yet, and hope too
a bright prospect ahead even if it require
hard work and rough fare, and no gentle
usage, ere we reach the promised land-our
Pisgah height-from which we shall see the
clear sunshine, and feel the freshening
breeze, which are to warm, gladden., invigo.
rate, and stir up with all the quickening
pulses of a new and full vitality.-Lousvill
(Ky.) Examiner.
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SWAPPING HoRsEs.-An Indianian was
travelling down the Ohio River in steam
err, with mare and two year old colt,
when, by sudden careen of the boat, all
three were tilted into the river. The Hoo
sier as he arose putting and blowing above
the water, caught hold of the tail of the colt,
not having a doubt that the natural instinct
of the animal would carry him safe ashore
The old mare took bee-line' for the
shore, but the frightened colt swan Justify
down the current, with its owner still hang
ing fast.
Let 60 of the colt and hang on the
mare" shouted his friends
"Phree, boob !" exclaimed the man,
spouting the water from his mouth and
shaking his head like Newfoundland dog !;
" it's all very well, your telling me to let go
the colt, but to a man that can't swim. this
amt exactly the time for swapping horses ="
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Gen. Lee and DIR. Cutting.

John B. Cutting was surgeon in the Army
of the Revolution, and coming to Philadel-
phla, lodged in house where General Lee
was then boarding. The Doctor was a per-
sonable man and not Indifferent to dress.
The General, suddenly entering the sitting
room, found the Doctor before the glass,
carefully adjusting his cravat.
" Cutting" says Lee, you must be the
happiest man in creation"
The former turned round with a smile of
self-compacency.
"And why, General 2" says he.
" Why p replied Lee, because you are in
love with yourself, and have not a rival on
earth {"
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NATIONAL POPULAR EDUcATIoN.-The
Hon. William Slade delivered an interest
ing address on this subject, on the evening
of Sept 3D. in this village.
Letters were read from most of the young
ladies, written after ther arrival at their pLa-
ces of destination, and which afforded a
gratifying evidence of the success of the pro-
ject. 1t is contemplated, we learn, to send
out fifty others soon, and they are to meet
in October at Hartford, to receive instruci
ton in reference to their future employment.
The object of this association recommends
itself to the favor of all, and we trust it will
receive substantial encouragement from the
citizens of this place.-BrahiebOrO' Phe-
ni1.
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A Liar.

Among the many anecdotes of Buena
Vista, one beats all others An Arkansas
soldier, wounded, asks an lndianan to help
him of the field. The latter does so by
enabling him to mount his horse, riding him
self before. During the ride the poor Ark
ansian had his head shot off, unknown to
his companion. Arriving at the doctors
quarters, the Indianan was asked what he
wanted.
81 brought this man to have his leg dress
ed"
" Why" replied the Doctor, " his head is
Off"
"The - liar !" exclaimed the man Of
Indiana, looking behind him, " he told ME
he was only shot i'll the leg"
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SoDA-CoFFEE.-The flavor of Coffee may
be improved by adding forty to fifty grains
of carbonate of soda to each pound of roast
ed coffee. In addition to improving the.fla-
yor. the soda makes the coffee more healthy,
as il neutralizes the acid contained in the
infusion
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THE BLIND BOY.


NY DR. HAWKEs.
It was a pleased summer day,
The flowers bloomed-the air was mild,
The little birds poured forth their lay,
And every thing in nature smiled.
In pleasant thought wandered on
Beneath the deep woods ample shade,
Till suddenly l came upon
Two children who had thther strayed.
Just at an aged birch-tIee's foot
little boy sud girl reclined;
His hand in hers she kindly put,
And then saw the boy was blind.
The children knew not was near,
A tree concealed me from their view,
But all they said | well could hear,
And could sec all they might do.
"Dcar Mary" said the poor blind boy,
That little bird sings very long;
Say, do you see him in his joy'
And is he pretty as his song'"
YES, Edward, yes" replied the maid,
"I see the bird on yonder tree -
The poor boy sighed, and gently said,-
Sister, wish that could see."
Tine flowers, you say, are very fair,
Aud bright green leaves are on the trees,
And pretty birds are singing there
How beautiful for one who sees
Yet the fragrant flower can smell,
And can feel the green leafs shade,
And / can hear the notes that swell
From those dear birds that God hath made.
So, sister, God to me is kind,
Though sight, alas He has not given;
Aut tell me, are there any blind
Among the children up in Heaven:"
" No, dearest Edward, utGre all see
But why ask me thing so odd 2"
ooh, Mary, Hos SO good to me,
Thought Pd Ike TO look at God"
Ere long, disease its hand had laid
On that dear boy SO meek and mild
His widow'd mother wept and prayed
That God would spare her sightess child.
He felt her warm tears on his face,
Ana said-"Oh, never weep Tor me,
I'm going to bright, bright place,
Where Mary says God shall see.
And you'll be there, dear Mary, too;
But mother, when you get up there,
Tell Edward, mother, that u is you
You know never saw you here"
He spoke no more, but swoetly smiled
Until the final blow was given,
When God took up the poor blind child,
And opened first his eyes in Heaven.
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What a glorious world this would be if
all the inhabitants could say, with Shak-
spears shepherd, Sir, am true labofer.
earn that get get that | wear; owe no
man hate envy no mans happiness; glad
of other mems good; contented with my
farm ),
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11ortrp,
For the Waterman and Journal.
The Sun-floWer and Violet.

The Sun-foWer and Violet
ny MRS. ELIZA D. W. PARSONS.
Come forth fair daughter of the shade
No longer hide thy radiant head
That grassy tuf( beneath -
The totale broezes even now
Are Whispering to each list'ning bough,
How odorous is thy breath
Come forth and take the proudest place,
Among that tender sparkling race,
That dance in earth's choice bowers;
There flashing, cleaning goriodsly,
In beauty's spendor thou shal't BIO
Proclaimed the " Queen of Flowers :"
Thus Ilelianthus-thus replied
Viola, III inspired by pride,
| should your counsel try,
Unshrinking court the noon-tde blaze,
And spread my corols 10 the gaze
ofevery saucy eye,
Those charms so much in song renowned,
Out of their lowly precincts found,
Would fade away and die
For not in tincture, shape, or dress,
Consists my peerless loveliness,
But humble nodeSty!
Lunenburgh, lS47