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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-02-01
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he Stranger'S Grave.

The Strangers Grave,
No willow with its graceful boughs
Bends dropping DER its lonely grave,
Nor cypress dark, nor weeping birch,
Do there their yerdant drapery wave.
No budding rose does their unfold
Its crimson petals sweetly pair; v
Nor eglantine, nor lily white,
Planted by loves own tender care.
sNoinarble tablet does upraise
Amid that world.of silent gloom,
To tell where that fair stranger sleeps,
Whose brow scarce wore the trace of noon
Lone hour, no weeping heart sad bent
Der thee, to bear thy latest sigh
To chesshed ones in distant cline,
Who list not where the loved one lies.
IT'S there she rests, yon quiet nook,
Unmarked by auglt that would impress
A thought of one who there does sleep
Whose every breath was tenderness.
That gentle flowret i'll could stand
The waves that Ger spans lfe's dark sea,
And torn from home and friends so dear,
She found a rest so sweetly free.
From all the trcm'lous world CT hope,
Half shadowed by thy realm of fear,
So sadly marked on gentlest hearts,
Too pure to meet response here.
IT'S there she rests, as calmly deep
AS if proud fame to her had bowed
And her freed spirit, wreathed in love,
Smiles back on lifcs frail, verging cloud
Castleton, 184e. Err.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1849-02-01

THE New TESTAMENT AFFORDS NO WARRANT
FOR SLAvEHoLDING-No ToLERATIoN TO IT
IN THE CHURCH.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
REVOLUTIONARY ANECDofE.

Lit was fine Sabbath morning in the wear
1777, that the inhabitants of little parish in
the State of Vermont, and on the borders of
New Hampshire, assembled in their accus-
toned place of worship. The care and tur-
moils of that fearful and long to be remember
ed summer, had imprinted an unusually seri-
Gus look upon the rough, though not unpleas-
ant countenances of the male portion of that
little congregation. Their rigid features relax
ed, however, as they entered that halowed
place, and felt the genial influence of sum-
mer sun. whose brilliant rays illuminated the
sanctuary, and played upon the desk, and up
on the fine open countenance of him who
ministered there. He was venerable man,
and his withered looks and lettering frame ev-
idenced that he had numbered his three score
years and ten.
Opening the sacred volume, the minister of
Christ was about to commence the services
of the morning, when messenger, almost
GREATNESS, rushed into the church and ex-
claimed, "Ihe enemy are marching upon our
,cestern countless" The aged soldier of the
cross slowly looked around upon his little
band and announced his text: He who hath
garment let him sell it and buy sword.''
After few preliminary and patriotic re-
marks, he added, in substance, as follows -
90 up, my friends, beseech you, to the
help of your neighbors against the mighty
<hufdHCS iHto lIi0 u0lU OF DdLUe. NTOQ Will
muster the hosts to war. Religion is too
much interested In the success of this day,
not to lend you its influence. AS for myself,
age sits heavily upon me, and / cannot go
with you-nelther have | any representatives
OF my family to send. My daughters (point-
ing at the same time to a pew where sat his
aged consort and two maiden daughters, the
only remnants of his family cannot draw the
sword nor handle the musket, in defence of
their country-but thev can do something
they can use the rake and the hoe so that
the toIl-worn soldier, when he returns from
the field of battle, may not suffer for the want
of the necessaries of life.'
The venerable pastor bowed his head in
devotion, and in prayer gave further flow to
his deep emotions. When he again looked
round his audience were gone.
One by one they had silently left the house
OF God, and ere the sun of that day set, the
male inhabitants of that little parish. who
were able to bear arms, were far on their way
to meet the enemies of their country on the
field of Bennington.-YoungM Mems .4dvocate
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
A FOOL ANSWERED ACCORDING
TO HIS FOLLY.

The usual congregation had assembled in 3
bar-room of one of those indispensable. ap
pendages of a country village, which the pow.
ers TO be, licensed to manufacture drunk.
ards. And after having received the inspira-
ton of the spirit, in the form of three or four
glasses OF cider brandy each, they very natu-
rally fell upon the evidences of Christianity.
| and in their own opinion found no difficulty
In annihilatiDg them one did not believe in
hell: another did not believe in God and
another believed if there was another world.
that mans conduct IN this world would have
no influence his conduct in that. At
length one of those purple nosed gentlemen,
who seemed to be Rabbi among them. be-
gan to boast not only OF his skepticism, but of
his reasons for it; he could give reason Tor
the unbelIef that was in him; a reason why
he did not believe in the existence of God a
heaven or hell. Just at that point of his
very ediiying discourse, a stranger youth, who
sat warming himself by the fire, taking part
neither In the inspiration nor discourse, very
gravely commenced with our philosopher the
following dialogue:
Youth do you say, sir. that you do not
believe in the existence of a God, d heaven, or
a hell -
Philosopher. Eyes, say, | do not believe
IN none OF them such fables may do to fright
en- children and silly old women; no man OF
sense will believe them; any man who is a
philosopher will reject them
\. why, sir, do you not believe in their
existence -
+. because, | never saw them, and do
not believe in any thing never saws
Y. ''Sir did you ever see your brains 90
+. (Stammerng and chokIng.) WHY
why-l--do not know--as ever did-wlly?"
Y. well sir, according to your princi-
pie OF reasoning, you have no brains.
By this time our congregation of philos-
pliers began TO gather around the bar for some
additional inspiration and our believer nav
ing sufficiently warmed himself, paid for his
oats, jumped into his carriage, and left the
infdei TO find out, rs best he could what COM
posed the contents of his Uranium,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
The following Resolutions were passed at
a Mass meeting, recently held at Hazel GI cen,
Wisconsin,,

The following Resolutions were passed at
a Mass meeting, recently held at Hazel CT cen,
Wisconsin.
Resolued, That we regard the late act of
our Legislature wisely adapted to secure
the best interests of the community at large
and as evincing tone of public sentiment
which does honor to our Representatives.
and as worthy Of hearty response from ev-
cry citizen of this. our youthful common
wealth.
Res0kUed, That in view Of the fact that all
past experience proves that law, however
excellent in itself, when decidedly in advance
OF public sentiment, will remain onsthe stat
ute book as dead letter, and also that a por-
ton of our community openly and bitterly
denounce the law, as an invasion of private
rights, whilst others regard it as of doubtful
experience; it therefore becomes the friends
of temperance, law, order and morality
throughout the state, to take firm, prompt
and decided stand, and give an equvocal ex-
preston of their views as to the utility and
expediency OF such a law.
Resolred, That in giving publicity to our
sentiments and intentions, we the citizens of
Hazle Green Township, and the professed
friends OF law aud order, are determined to
present united front in our own province,
IN defence of this praiswonthy act Of our gen.
eral assembly and, although we esteem as
men, many engaged in the traffic, and hold
none at enmity, yet we unaterably resolve
that without respect to persons, the trans
gressors ofthis law shall pay the penalty an
nexed thereto, whether violated by overt act,
by neglect. or otherwise.
Resolred, That committee of ten be ap-
pointed by this meeting whose duty it shall
be TO commence civil prosecution, before the
proper authorities, for any violation of this
law that may come TO their knowledge; and
that we hereby individually pledge ourselves
to aid and sustain said committee in the full
filment of their appropriate duties.
ResoiUed, That it shall be considered the
duty of every lover OF law and order to report
to said prosecuting committee all cases Of vi
olation OF this law that may fall under his
observation or come to his knowledge.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
CURE FOR CANCER.

Perhaps / can confer favor on some of
your subscribers, by giving very simple and
effectual cure for Cancers. The extrac. OF
wood sorrel, used as plaster throughout the
day, and slippery elm bark by night, will cure
any cancer that has liberated, or that has not
live skin over it; in that case the skin should
be broken in some way. To burn piece Of
punk on the place, is a good method, then ap-
ply the salve as before directed. The ex-
tracts is obtained, simply by pounding the
common sorrel in mortar or other vessel,
and pressing out the juice, then put it in a
pewter dish or basin. and place it in the sun,
until it dries TO the consistency oftar. when it
is fit for use.-Indtana State Journal.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

CUaIosrTIEs OF THE FARTH-At the citv of
Modena IN Italy, and about four miles around il.
wherever It is dug, when workmen arrive ar the
distance of sixty-three feet they come to bed of
cnalks which they bore with auger FIVE feet deep
They then withdraw from the pit, before the aueer
IS removed, and upon its extraction, the water
bursts up through the aperture with great violence
ana quickly fills this new made we'll which con
nues full, and is not affected either by rains nor
droughts.
But that which is most remarkable in this on
Grafton, is the layers of earth as we descend At
the depth of fourteen feet are found the ruins of an
ancient city paved streets houses, floors and differ
ent pelces of mosaic. Under this is found soft
oozy earth made up of vegetables; and al twenty
SIX feet deep large trees entire such as walnut the
nuts still sticking on the stem, and their leaves and
branches IN perfect preservation AT twenty
eight feet deep. soft bed of chalk is found mix.
ed with great quantity of Shells this bed is elev-
en- feet thick Under this, vegetables are again
found with leaves and branches of trees as before
and thus alternately chalk and vegetable earth to
the depth of sixty-three feet
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

HE Sources OF THE NILE.-The problem Of
the position OF the sources of the Nile. which dn
ring SO many ages, has eluded all enquiry. seems
at length in fair way of being solved Rev Mr.
Rebmann, OF the Church Missionary Society who
is resident near Mombas, on the east coast of
Africa, four degrees south of the equator has re-
Gently penetrated about 100 miles into the interior
where he came to an elevated table-lard and saw
before him a lofty mountain named Kilimandiaro
the summit OF which is covered with perpetual
snow In the course of last Summer DR. Bialob-
lotzky left England on an exploratory journey IN
to Eastern Africa and II is precisely in the abov,.
mentioned direction that he purposes seeking the
sources OF the Nile, in accordance with the hvpo-
thesis OF Dr. Beke the Abyssinian traveller at whose
instance his journey has been undertaken. The
discovery OF Mount Kilinandiaro promises well
for the success of the enterprise as there is reason
to believe Ii as forming portion of the Noun.
tains of the Moon the SHOWS of which according
to Ptolemy, give rise 10 the Nile The expenses
OF Dr. Blalloblotzkys journey betrayed by
subscription raised among the friends of geograpl
zeal discovery
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

it was agin the rules. did howsomever
think some mighty hard words if l. did'nt
speak 'em. But all that didn't do no good
| could mt make nothin' by pullin' down down
wards, SO ! thought I'd cline up the post and
loose myself that way. had nearly sue
ceeded, when one of the unmannerly pups
attacked me in the rair, and loosin' my holt
fell in Enthusiastically peeling off my lin
en-the button busted off, and / come out full
length on the floor, in precisely the same
state OF TX Job said he come into this world !.
The next mint was under the bed where
the everlastin' pups had dragged my trows-
ers. | cuffed 'em off, but every time got
one leg partly on, the Internal whelps would
pull t'other off. l worried this way some
time, when puncheon floor give way, and |
fell through into trough of soap under the
house! Gosh! / thought was in the pit
that's bottomlessi | sprung for my life, but
IN doing this threw myself into the face and
stomach of Squire Crumpton, who was COM
in on the run, 'spectin' the injns was mass
acreein' the whole family. The collision
threw him down hill, and l followed suit heels
over head, to the bottom. Here / recovered
my understanding, and without any apologies
or even a word, had struck Decline for
home, jlst as l was; in all my NATIVE
purity, at speed that split the winds, my
toe-nails striking fire out'n the fints at every
jump!
But, b'hoys, never went within quarter
of mile of Squire Crumpton's afterwards
nor did ever cast sleeps eyes at Betsy
again, let alone gallantin' her home.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
PHENOMENON AT SEA

The ship Portsmouth, Just arrived at War
rem from a whaling cruise, reports tba, ~, ,b.
18th of March, when in latitude So 8. long
"a w. she experienced severe gale. While
scuddIng before il, dense cloud gathered j.,
the west, ont of whic h issued violent burr,-
cane and many balls of fire. One of tbes.
struck the cutting pendants at the main nsst
head. and fell in fragments on the deck, set.
ting fire to the mast head and rigging. and
dong other damage. We do not remember
ever to have heared of such an occurrence ar
sea. The Portsmouth has $4,000 in Cali.
fornia gold dust.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

The Rose--W. r, Prince, the celebrated horti-
culturist in his Manual of Roses" thus speaks
of the Queen of the Prairies, Beauty of the
Prairies, native hybrydized rose now in bloom:
This rose was originated by Mr.. Samuel Feast
of Baltimore, and is rose that any nation ight
be proud of It is hybrid of the Illinois multi
ioria or Rosa Rubifolia The flowers of the
largest size of its class three inches In diameter
of exquisite cupped form, very double deep pink,
often striped with white through the centre of the
petals these produced in clusters, and retain their
cupped form for several days unaffected by the
heat The growth of the plant is rapid and it is
perfectlv hardy in all the changes and seventies 0.
oaIr American climate
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

The RUNNING" OFF SLAyEs-The e1fraoraia1.
~ escape of HENRY Box BRowN-At the anniver-
sary meeting of the Anti-Slavery Society Of Boz
ton on the 30th ult, Brown the fugitive slave
whose extraordinary escape from servitude in Rich
rnond. and almost miraculous arrival at Philadel-
phia, created such a sensation, was introduced to
the audience He was transported three hundred
miles through slave holding country, and by pub
lie thorouehfares, in box, by measurement ex-
actly three feet inch long, taco feet ride aud
feet sac inches deep The following abstract OF his
story find in the Traveller of Saturday evening
While as Richmond, though the box was legibly
and distinctly marked this side up with care" il
was placed on end, with his head downwaIds He
preferring liberty or death to slavery gave no sign
He was, however relieved from this painful posi-
ton, and had encountered no other danger than the
rough handling OF the box until it arrived in Wash
iSgtoD When the porters who had charge of it
reached the depot there, they threw dropped it
with violence to the ground, and 1t rolled down
small HILL turning two three times This
he thought was bad enough. but the words he heard
filled him with anguish. and brought with them
the backness of despair. They were, that the box
was so heavy that it could not be forwarded IN
that night, but must lay over twenty-four brurs.
In the language of the fugitive g My heart swell
ed in my throat; could scarcely breathe: great
sweat came over me; gave up all hope" But
man came in and said. that box must go on
its the express mail" Oh, what relief felt. Il
was taken TO the depot and was placed bead
downwards again for the space of half an hour
My eyes were swollen almost out of my head, and
fast becoming insensible, when the position was
changed.
He arrived in Philadelphia after nanyhair bredth
scapes, and the box was taken TO the house to
which it was directed. The paating inmate heard
voices whispering afterwards mere men came in
They were doubtful or fearful about opening IL
Finally, of them knocked on the box and ask
ed, Is all right here 2, All right" echoed from
the box.
In confederation OF IT, Rev s. ]. May said he
was in Philadelphia in the midst Of the excitement
caused by this wonderful adventure He said thar
for obvious reasons he could give the name Of
the gentleman to w1oEa tie box consigned
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
ELOQUENCE.

A gallant and patriotic military officer in
Mississippi lately relieved his overburdened
mind by the following burst of trancend ent
eloquence:
Gentlemen, my mind naturally converts
with the peasurable enigmas TO the delight
full tapestry of the California Territory
lis there that nature is more than herself
for the soft breezes from the Hego Islands
watt to the listening ear, the varied sympho-
MES of the jackdaws sweet caroing to the
melodous epiphany of a thousand Crocodiles.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
A CURIOSITY.

We had the pleasure of seeing. few days
since, the identical mail bag which was used
between Hartford. Middletown aud New Ha-
ven, in 1875. II is the shape and size of a
large pocket, about twelve inches long and
broad, and would hold, we should think, from
fifty TO one hundred letters. What a con-
trast with the mail bags of the present day
We learn that the bag has been presented to
the Historical Society. by gentleman who
had it from the widow of Mr.. Hobbie who
was at that time postmaster in Middletown.
Hartford Couyonf.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
nnetrp.

From the Buffalo Courier.
TOBACCO CHEWING.
Oh cast aside that filthy quid,
Thy dirty mouth renew;
Go cleanse il well with water pure,
Tobacco never chew.
1t spoils your health, il makes you weak,
It's the curse of every nation:
Oh cease TO issue from your mouth
Such vile expectoration.
Meeting lawyer in the street,
Don't ask +" What are you doing
On looking at his juice stained lips
You'll find that he is still chewing.
You see some dozen in a court
Those who of learning boast
You'd think the cause was to be won
BY him who spits the most.
Then cast aside the poisonous weed,
And wisdom learn to-day,
'Tis sure suicidal act
To spit your life away.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

WEAR OF THE NIAGARA FALIs.-The no.
600 tons OF water which each minute pour
over the precipice of Niagara, are estimated
to carry away foot of the cliff every year.
Taking this average and adopting the clear
geological proof that the fall once existed at
Queen stown, four miles below, we must
suppose period of 10000 years occupied in
this recession Of the cataract to its actual site
while in the delta of the Mississippi, nearly
1900 square miles in extent, an estimate
founded on its present rate of increase, and
on calculation of the amount Of earthly matter
brought down the stream, has justified Mr..
Lyell in alleging that 81, 200 years must have
elapsed since the formation of this great de-
posit hegan.-QztGrterly Recfeto.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

SCHOOLS IN CoSNECTICUT.-The Report of the
Commissioner of the School Fund of Connecticut
has lately been published 1t appears that the fund
continues to produce an increasing amount of div
ldends from year to year. The sums paid to the
several districts IN the State for the year ending
IN March last, amounted 10 S133,366 5C-being
an increase from the previous year of 81 600
By the records OF the Treasury il Is slau., tIlat
the largest amount ever paid 10 the School in any
year prior TO 825, was S72 203,25 or IS for each
child-and previous TO 1923 the amount had nev.
er reached $4,000, which was less than , per
cent on the capital, then amounting to Sl,7I9-
asa "a
The increase in the number of children in che
enumeration of S4S was 1495-an increase in
one year equal to more than half the entire in
| crease of the % years preceding This sudden in
crease OF the past year, observes the Commission
er, is probably owing to the large number of la
borers who have removed with their numerous
families within limits for employment on the
railroads now IN progress, and in manufactu-
ring establishments On the completion of these
roads it is highly probable that the number will
be diminished by change of residence tor similar
employment in other States.
The receipts during the year have been $3.50
O22 91-the Disbursements S176060 SO. Bal
ance in the Treasury, March 81, s12, 962 So.
The surplus revenue which the Commissioner
has labored to accumulate and retain for several
years past has been somewhat reduced to supply
the dividends for the unexpected increase of chill
dren, yet this surplus has furnished and probably
will continue to furnish, means sufficient 10 s,Is-
tain the present rate of dividend, with what will
accrue from the sale of lands now on hand amount
ing TO some S62, 000
In concluding his report, MIR BEERS, the Com
missioner, signifies his wish TO retire from Office
and informs the General Assembly that such will
be his course during the present Session.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

One of the commonest pieces of stupidity
Ia civilized communities IS the taking cf phys
&c for the purpose of keeping well In the
alarm caused by the cholera this fatal folly is
carried to iutolerable excess People think
they may fall sick, fancy they are so al
ready, and rush TO buy and swallow the last
nostrum which they have seen advertised in
the papers, Or which is paraded in startling
handbills along the streets. Who knows
what amount of pills. papaceas, purges, and
other diabolical inventions, not fit to be pitch
into common sewer, have been forced down
the innocent threats of frightened simpletons
IN this city within the past fortnight,
We say to all parties; Leave phyisc alone
Don't convert yourseles into short-lived de-
positories of quack medicines, whittier pro-
scribed by the regular or irregular faculty.
Keep clean, be temperate and regular 10 your
habits, eat moderately of Wholesome food, and
take no medicine because you think you had
better, or because some advertisement cries
1t up as preventive, or because some good
natured friend counses its
1t you sick. or think so, 60 to some
doctor IN whom you can cofide, and follow
his advice, but don't try to doctor yourself
beforehand. Experiment as much as you
please after the epidemic is over, take all the
nateria medca from calomel and ialap down
to Brandreth's pills if you please, and recov-
err you can; but for the present let Phys
icians alone.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
GOOD ADVICE FOR EVERY LAT
ITUDE.

The editor OF the New York Tribune is
sues the following circular in reference to
cholera. Greeley has condensed great
deal OF truth IN small compass. and his advice
is worth following here as elsewhere.
LEAVE PHYSTC ALONE AND THE
CHOLERA WILL LEAVE YOU
ALONE.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-09-01
Recommendation

BELLEFoNTE, bLl monlh I'd, ISIJ.
Thompson 3 Reed: Esteemed Friends
have had the Pennock Drill in use for two
seasons, aud from the vast difference in the
wheat crop over the broad cast, ii is my decid-
ed opinion that every farmer should have one
of them, as he will be gamer Of at least one
third on each acre of his crop.