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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-24
NUMBER SO.


A SINGULAR CIRCUMsTANcE.--No long
since the writer was at place where young
female was washing out clothes i'll warm wa
ter. She had not been at work but a short
time before she was heard to exclaim, " Look
here, look here, and see how curious these
needles act" There were several needles
lying on the window sill, which exhibited
singular appearance indeed. They would
not only, on having her finger brought in
contact with them, adhere to it, but would
also move toward it, as though impregnated
strongly with the magnetic principle, when
placed within a short distance of them. But
what presented the greatest curiosity was
that they would, on having her finger held di-
rectly over them, rise towards it far enough
to become perfectly clear of the window sill,
without coming i'll close union with it, and
there culver and vibrate, as though hesltating
whether to fall back or rise still farther. On
enquiry it was found that the needles had
had been touched with loadstone ; but what
should make them lend towards animal sub
stance, and especially hang between that and
something else, partakcs of the mysterious.
Turner, Jan. 3, 1848. Z.
NOTE. The fingers Of the young woman
must have been in an electric state, occasioned
by the washing 1t would have been inter-
esting to had some other experiments tried
at the time, in order to have more facts to lead
to the true cause of the phcnomenon.-Ed.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-24

CuLoRoFoRM.-Dr. Simpson, in pam
phlet just published, makes the following re-
markable statement: :" Since publishing on
the subject of ether inhalation in midwifery,
seven or eight months ago, and then for the
first time directing the attention Of the medi-
cal profession to It's great use and Importance
in natural and morbid parturltion, I have en-
ployed it, with few and rare exceptions in
every case of labor that have attended, and
with the most delightful results. And have
now no doubt whatever that some years hence
the practice will be general. Obstercans
may oppose it, hut I believe our patients
themselves will force the use Of it upon the
profession. have never had the pleasure OF
watching over a series of better and moro
rapid recoveries nor once found any dsa-
ereeablc result follow to either mother or
child, while have now seen an immense
amount ofmaternal pain and agony saved by
its employment"
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-24
THE FRESHMAN WHO WRESTLED WITH A
BEAR.

Among the early settlers in New Hamp-
shire, very stout Irishman strayed up into
the town of Canterbury, and built his shanty.
On the opposite side of the Merrimac there
was a tavern, where there was kept some
" old jamaica" carried,up from Portsmouth
on a handsled, when there was good crust
on the snow. To this tavern resorted the
settlers, on Saturday evening, to smoke pipe,
hear and tell the news, and drink toddy;
and among the rest Pat was a regular riSiter'
One bright moonlight evening Pat was
making his way to his shanty, in rather zig
gao line, when he discovered an object in his
way which seemed to be disposed TO obStruct
his further progress in the shape of two
thirds grown bear. Pat talked to him" some
time upon the enormity of the offence Of stop
ping one of the Kings loyal subjects upon the
Kings highway but Bruin not owing any
allegiance to his majesty, George the Third,
not regarding the law of the road, nor under
standiog Pats blarney, quietly seated himself
in the middle of the path. Pat then INVOKED
all the saints he could remember IN his caien-
der, and especially the "Vargn," advanced
and inquired Ill,
"What do yez want wild me, yez d'rthy'
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D q ri t ~
THE KITCHEN MAIDS SONG.


IIo, no, HUM--how | wish
That each kettle and dish
Could be cleansed by some Yankee machine,
1t would save such a sight
OF work, morn and night,
To have one that would scour, wash and clcs
should think that they might,
With their noodles so bright
Add much more to our comfort and case,
And a dishwater make,
That would beat the horsc-rake,
Or the things to make butter and cheese.
They've machines to cut glass,
And machines to cut grass,
And machines to fulfil all their Wishes
But they never once think,
While their own heaths they drink,
OF poor women who have to wash dishes.
1t must have strong hand
That will not show the brand
Of the stove-dOor or frying pan hot;
And never once finch,
But with resolute clinch,
Lay right hold of each kettle and pot
Aud when It's completed,
The inventor II be greeted
With praises from all that lack wealth.
And every good lass
viii fill up glass
OF bright water to drink to his health
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-24

The RIGHT GR1T.-Thc New York Commercial
tell, good story about an Irish girl who came so
near being married on Thursday evening, that the
fiddler was engaged friends invited bridegroom
ready and parson at hand The ceremony was
however delayed until the company grew impa-
,ient and determined that it should take place
whether or no. But the bridegroom refused to be
a pnrtv to it until his uncle should come. The uncle
arrived soon after and then he willing, but the
bride had then changed her mind In reply to his
cntreaties she rejoined that she would not marry
him unless her grandfather present. As that
member of her family died some years before, nc
marriage was possible, when such a condition was
INDISPENSABLE, especially as we are informed that
with toss of her auburn ringlets the bride bound
ed away from the house.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-24

SOLID QU1cKs1LvER.-T They do say, that
during the late cold snap, the weather was so
cold in the peckmGclet region, that quicksil.
yer became solid in saucer, and was carved
with knife. There was an old woman who
nut her head out to scold at her husband while
cutting wood at the door, but the words troze
as soon as they were formed, and She thought
she had lost her voice As soon as the thaw
came on in the night, the scoding all thawed
out, and there was a dreadful clamor about
the door yard.-Ae. Far.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-24

FREE GospEL-The Louisville Examin-
er tells a story of church-member who had
always been more remarkable for opening
his mouth to say Amen than for opening his
purse. On one occasion, after burst of
burning cloquence from the preacher, lie
clapped his hands, and cried ont in kind OF
ccstacy, " Yes, thank God l have been a
Methodist for 25 years and 1t never cost me
% cents" God bless your stingy soul,
cried the preacher.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-24

PopGUN ExpREss.-The N. Y. Scientific
American says that company is about to be
formed for laying an air-tube between that
city and Boston, for the purpose of trans
porting messages and packages. The air is
to be exhausted from the pipe, and the pack
ace to be sent either way, is to be put into a
plug which fits the tube, and the air let in be-
hind, which will propel it along with great
speed 49,. ,o
Query-Wouldnt the friction, in so long a
tube, amount to a triRe Me Far
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-24

A NEW WAY TO REST THE wEARY.-Ata
recent railroad celebration in one of the towns
of New Hampshire, the rush was so great
that there was but one bed to fifty persons.
To obviate this trouble a cute Yankee devils
ed the following process. Two persons at a
time were put to bed, and when fast asleep,
taken out and setup against the wall, and two
others took their places, to be served in the
same manner. This was repeated until all
we're disposed of.
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p q c t + ".

The ladies who forwarded the following pieces OF
,octry will please pardon the delay of one week. IN
he insertion of their compositions. On looking at
he last number of the Voice they will see the cause
# the delay.
For the Voice OF Freedom,
A.TOH.L. S.
Life's calm blue sky is DER thee,
Child of the thoughtful brow;
The world is NIL before thee,
Its smiles arc on thee now.
Thou art looking forward gladly,
To the summit of carths bliss;
And Joyous aud not sadly
DO sweet dreams thy spirit kiss.
But mark me well young mariner,
Just launch'd on lifes rough billow,
There are pelting storms ahead of thee,
And thorn for thy future pillow.
The bliss of ambitions glory
Is wreath of thistles at best,
Its jovs are known only i'll story
Its nurturng soil is - unrest
Yet Oh. If amid the tossing
OF lifc's tcmpcstuous sea,
IF amid its cares and its crossings
Thy spirit shall anchored be
On the Rock of ages ,-tten child Of song
Thou wilt outride the tempest ere long, Gro long
TiHsford, FtG. ISIS.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-24

duchess Comfy. New York, has offered areward of
500 for the apprehension Of one John W. Pine,
commonly known as Wesley Pine, who is charged
with discharging gun at Mrs. Elizabeth Russell on
the 9th ult, at the house other husband IN Pleasant
Valley by which she was badly wounded ana ll,is
high, Sc years old of light complexion, dark hair,
has had one of his thumbs recently injured, mas
black whiskers, dark hazel eyes, is left handed
round shouldered, and turns out his toes IN walk
ing.--EG.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-24
For the Voice of Freedom.

FARTHS PLEASURES ARE FLEEI1NG.
By one ,oho has experienced the rerjfcotion Of
bore statlHtcnt
The unthinking, lovely, wild and young,
Make up the gay and happy thronS
Who love so well to minglc where
The gay Saloons are lighted fair.
They laugh, they talk, they dance and sing
While time flies on its rapid wing,
Full sure while in those halls Of mirth
That happiness doth live on earth.
All proud of health and freedom vain,
Dream not Of sorrow, care, or pain,
Concluding in those hours Of glcc
"A world of Joy was made for me-"
An hour OF trial yet may come
70 each gay, joyous, happy ones,
Disease can waste the lovclicst form
That now the gNyest scenes adorn.
AS fades the hue Of health away
And brightest hopes of youth decay,
Then, the nor joyous ones will SEQ
How f.eting all carth's pleasures be.
Then, foIIy's gay pursuits all o'cr--
No mind or strength to join them more,
Then signs the heart for greater bliss
Than's found in such worll as this.
Sudbury, FEB. 1918,
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-24

DC5~ The Old Hunker State Convention at Albany,
last week, requested the use Of the Assembly Cham
Der for their sittings Mike Walsh warmly protest
cd against granting the request. The vote was
taken, however, and passed in the affirmative;
whereupon Mike gravely rose and said if it were in
order, since the House had consented to let in this
fraction Of party, he would take occasion request
the Sergeant at Arms TO see that nothing waS stolen
from las desk Bur. Free Press.
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Mr. r. c. Jones, of Cincinnati, has finished bust
Of the Hon. Thomas Corwin, The Ohio papers
speak of it in very high terms,
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-24

LIGHT FROM ELECTR1CITY.-Mr. Static is
lecturing in England on his new mode of
lightning by electricity. The Literary and
Philosophical Society of Sunderland gave a
public soiree last November, at which this
mode oflighning was the principal attraction
The Newcastle Guardian says: The light,
which was of astonishing brilliance and beau
ty, was placed under an alright glass vase.
When the gas was turned down it sufficiently
lighted the spacious building, and bore the
closest resemblance to the great orb of day OF
any light which we ever witnessed. The,
electric light was next exhibited in a vesse!
of water with equal success. Mr.. S. stated
that it was the cheapest as well as the best tol
all practical purposes; and the marvellous in
vention was hailed with rapturous applause.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-24

az Bennett, of the New York Herald, eX TX
presses the hope that the Adultery bull Will
become law, and says if it does he expects
that " two-thirds of the Legislature Will, un-
der the operation, be sent to the penltentlary
next year, instead of the places they now
occupy"
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-24
Prof. HalloCk's Address,

Delivered before the RUTLAND COUNTY AG--
RICULTURAL SOCIETY at their annual
Meeting, held at Rutland, on The 9Th day Of
.JlnMdr4, 1878.
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INVALUABLE
Family Companion.

six LECTURES on Causes, Prevention and
- Cure of Consumption, Asthma, Diseases of
the Heart, and all Female Diseases. 234 pages. %
engravings. Paper 50,cents; bound Il cents. Mail
to any part-postage 9 IL G
Shoulder Braces and Chest Expanders, 50.
Mail to any part, so cents postage. InhaIing Tubes,
Silver, $3, by mail. letter postage. Abdominal
Supporters, perfect, $8 to $40, for all Ruptures,
Falling of the Bowels and Womb. and weak Back
81 Chest; sent by Express everywhere. For Braces
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POLICE JURY.
PARISH OF IBERvlLLE.


n N Monday the 9th day of June, 1548, it being
" the day appointed for a regular session, the
Police Jury met according to law and adjournment
and the following members were present, to-wit:
Mn. Puulln Dupuy, President and member from
the Sd. District.
Mr.. John Mitchellree, member from the 9th
District.
Then came Mr.. w. r. Boote, who having pro-
duced his certificate of election took his seat as
member from the 9Th District.
Then came Messrs. C. N. Brusle and d. r..
Orlllion who after presenting their respective Ger
tiicates took their seats as members from the Cd
and 7th Districts.
The session being opened the members aforesaid
proceeded TO elect a President and Mr.. C.N. Brus
le was unanimously elected President of the Police
Jury.
Then the said members proceeded to elect a
Clerk to serve for the ensuing year and Mr.. Benz.
Deblieux was reelected to said office.
Two accounts amounting to ;e65 90 was pre-
scented by Mr.. H.. Worsham for his services as Co
ronor which was allowed, and the President autho
rised to draw, &c.
An account of $40 90 was presented by Mr. Ell.
Worsham for repairs done to the Parish Jail which
was allowed, and the president authorised to draw,
&c.
Four accounts amounting to 1872 60 was pre-
scented by Mr.. H. uiIivan for divers charges and
repairs which was allowed, and the president au-
thorised to draw, &c. +
Then the Police Jury adjourned until the 9th day
of June 184s.
(signed,) C. N. BRULE, President.
Attest: B. DEBLIEUx, Clerk.
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WINER'S
Canadian Vermifuge.

THE best remedy ever yet discovered
l. for all kinds of WORMS. 1t not only destroys
Worms and invigorates the whole system, but it
dissolves and carries off the snperabundant slime of
mucus, so prevalent the stomach and bowels of
children, more especially of those in bad health
The mucus forms the bed or nest in which Worms
produce their young, and by removing it, it is i'm
possible for worms TO remain in the body. 1t is
harmless in its effects on the system and the health
of the patient is always improved by its use, even
when no worms are discovered; the medicine being
p~aIatable. no child will refuse to take it, not even
the most delicate.
Sold Wholesale and Retail by J. Wright & Co,
ISL Chartres St.. New Orleans. A. F.. RICHARDS
is the agent for Winners Canadian Vermifuge,"
in Plaquemine, and also for the sale of Dalley's
Pain Extractor" marll Iy
Plaquemine March IL, 1S4S.
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Just Received,
DIR. DAVID JAYNE'S FAMILY
MEDICINES.

TAYNE'S Expectorant, for Coughs
= Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge, for Worms, Dyspep-
sia, Piles, &c. The Carminative Balsam, is an
invaluable medicine fordysentery and summer COM
plants Jayne's Sanatiye Pills, a mild ~effectuaI
for cleansing the blood, removing m~ercurial dis
eases, and for renovating the system after disease or
violent humours- Jayne's Hair Tonic, to repro
dpce a growth Of hair and b~eautify the head
Jaynes Hair Dye. it colors the hair without staining
the skin. Jayne's Ague Pills, a sure cure. All
the above are for sale in Plaquemine by RICHARDS,
who is the agent for DR.. David Jayne of Philadel>
phia. Almanacs for 1848, will be given gratis to
persons calling for them, giving full descriptions
and nses of the above remedies.
May ID, 1913. 32::tf
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

VVHE subscriber has opened a Drug
I'LL Store in Plaquemine, near Mr..
Beck's Tailor Shop.
Planters and others will find here every
thing in the Drug line, as goodand cheap
as in the city. Every thing has been
selected with care, in the New Work mar
ket, and warranted fresh and genuine.
From his long experience in the busi-
ness, he hopes to merit the confidence and
patronage of the public.
All the usual variety of Perfumery,
Preserves and Confectionery, always on
hand. Call and See.
A, 3 RICHARDS.
October 8, 1S47. - LIFT
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HIS HG APPRECIATION OF GEN. TAYLOR
Remarks at a dinner giUsn to lam in Nca0 York
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and Consume
ton.
tIOIl.

HW ING BALSAM, as a remedy for
Asthma Consumption, Bronchitis, Coughs,
Colds, Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, and
all Diseases of the Lungs, Throat, Liver
and Stomach, stands unexcelled.
Read what it has done!
More Home Testimony in Fau0rof
DIR. SIIERM4N'S ALL-HEALING BALSAM.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 25, 1S4S.
To DIR. Sherman's Agent, ISL Chartres street {:
Dear Sir-Having derived great benefit from the
use of DIR. Sherman's Balsam, you will permit Inc
to address a few lines to You. ] have been troubled
for a long time with a bad cough, together with
raising blood, to such a degree that I could scarcely
talk without coughing. A friend of mine advised
ME to try DR.. Sherman's Balsam, and in less than
two weeks after its use, | find myself perfectly well,
and able to attend to my business. | have recon-
mended i. to several Of my friends, and in all cases
with success.
Yours, dear sir, with respect. ~
J. e. BRIsCOE.
Clerk for T. L. White, SO Canal st.
Residence. "a Maria street, New Orleans
STILL THEY COME!
Having accidentally become acquainted with the
virtues of Dr.. Sherinan's AlLHealing Balsam, |
have no hesitation in declaring that its use in my
family warrants the assurance that it possesses all!
the gifted qualities attributed to il. In one case,
where the medicine was taken OH my recommended
ton. the effect was almost magical, as the Cough
and Expectation of mucus matter bore a strong
analogy TO a decided consumptive tendency. | be-
lieve a more general knowledge of this medicine is
only required to place it among the hest c%uratives
extant, for Consumption, Dyspepsia and other dis
eases arising froma disorgarlzed state of the stom-
ach and affections of The lungs.
JAMES REESE,
13 Camp ST., New Orleans.
MOBILE, December 9TH. 1S47.
l hereby certify, that fog 10 months [ had been
lingering under Consumption, and expected every
day to be my last. At length | procured a bottle Of
Sherman's Balsam, and it raised me as it were from
the. grave. 1t cured me, and | am now able to at
tend to my daily a~vocdtion of a boatman.
JOHN WILLIAMS.
Prepared and sold by A. SHERMAN, NJ. d., 1906
Nassau St, New York. Sold also in New Orleans
by J. WRIGHT 81 Co., I51, Charities ST., and by
mari1 1y A.E RICHARDS, Plaquemine.
Plaquemine, March IL, IS4S.
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COOPERAGE.

oNoA LIMA
CYPRESS MOLASSES BARRELS.
MOHN SOLOMON has established a
81 Cooperage in the town of Plaque
mine, on Main stree: on the lot on which
L. ID. Lacroix lately resided.
He has now on hand a considerable
number of Molasses barrels of Cypress
warranted to be of the best quality; he
will fill orders from planters at short no.
eioe.
P4aquemine, August IA, IS4s.
MAGAZIN DE TAPISSERIE.
No. 20 Rue du Camp, Me. Orleans.
EOSEPH ETTER offie a vendre a bas prlx
81 pour du compliant, on acceptances de la vile,
toute sorte d'articles de ce genre, tells que Papier a
Tapisser pour mures, ciels de lit pour rideaux
avec bordures; etoffe a Rideaux avec garanitures
Pompons Cordes, Batons Dores, Cormches :-De
Matelas a resort, de Grin ct Mousse, DIES FRANCES,
Rideaux de fenatre transpareHts ct autres, Monsti-
CARES, Tapis de lame, de paille ct de toile peinte
etc.
Tous ordres seront proinptement executes.
Octobre 8, 1S47. 11:tf