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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05
Extract from Letter.
Competence and Health

LANCASTER Pa, Oct. "a, ls47,
MY DEAR SIR; ! know you will have the kind
to bear with me in encrosching upon your time
while | acknowledge lin behalf of myself and wifel
the obligations feel ourselves under to you in hav
ing made known certain matters, contained in your
most invaluable Married Woman's Private Medical
Companion 1t has been worth its weight in gold
to me. If express myself rather warmly, you will
see that can not do so tho warmly, when inform
you of the axtent to which hive through it, been
benefited. will state my situation when | obtained
your book through the merest curiosity look upon
it as of the most fortunate events of my life.
had been married some ten years, and was the father
Hfseven children Twas long struggling INCREASINGLY.
to the end that might gain moderate competency,
but the results Of my utmost exertons o. me end left
me about where was at the beginning ii each year,
and that only, with the most stinted economy suhi-
cling with barely the necessares Of life Finally this
constant effort beginning 70 have its effect upon
my health felt less capable endure its contnu-
anre, while felt the necessity Of perseverance
"This constant unceasng struggle on my part was
imperative, in consequence of the prostrated cond-
ion of my wife with occasional intermission for six
wears, much of the time confined to her bed, and Of
course incapable Of taking the charge and manage
ment of household affairs. Her condition arose from
causes of which was ignorant. Oh! what would
| have given had the six years to live over again
What would my wife have given to have been spared
the long days and still longer nights PROSTATE on
bed of sickness all Of which would have been
avoided had then seen a copy of The MARRIED
WoMAN's PRIVATE MEDICAL COMPANION"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05
FiEtv Qen.s on b. Dollar.

A Gentleman in Twelfth street, who is
in the h bit of sending his boots ont to be
BACKED, could not hnl his polished under
standings one day las, week lie sent his
htle sou t" The darkey', cellar bui he re
turued saying that it was Shut up The
genlemau went himself IN his slippers, aud
after rlpp,uG some tine. he he I'D noise
inside. Presently a window opened and
Cn!N's head poked through.
i" want my h"uls," said the gentleman.
IS wry To form you. nIssl, LIT ynu can
not hive 'em," replied CotE " Flc is, is
gin eont, busted, inIed, broke, cleaned out.
,ubed up, split, is
Bat, Cuff" sid the gentleman, ]
cant help that, ! must have my boots"
Cuff 6,dlng his customer rather rIIed up,
pnked out of tie window me of the boots
aud said
"Mas,li isn't telIin' no lie is clean
bust and no mlstlke I'>tlkrn an l'vento-
~ Of my a'trc~, and as htrves, on the
honor "b a gentleman, dat shnII be able
IT, plSiy cents on de- d IIIr, is will in
to glhynm yours now. Oar it am. Take
the boot
S, saving he slammed to the window,
leaving war friend 10 = o,ue in his slippers,
with one boot N his hand--hiS fifty cents
on the dollar Yoakee NatiN.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05
Watts S1reat.

A Frenchman stopped lad in the street
to make some inquiries Of his whereabouts.
" Men Irlcn, wat is re name of zis
street 7"
well, who said 'twant?"
Wat yon call zis street 7"
Ofcourse we du!'
" Pardonntz have not re name Won
Gull him"
Yes, Watts you call it,"
Zls street ~
Watts street, old Teller, and don't you
60 to making game ONE"
Sacre !! ask you one, two, tree several
times "il'n vii yon tell me re name of re
street -eh :"
Watts street, told yer Yer drunk,
amt yerW
Mon little irieu, we're you lif, ehf"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05
THE FACTORY.

I'HE immense and increasing demand for DR.. 8.
/ P. Townscnd's Srsaparn has made it neces-
sary very much to enlarge The operations of man.
rIiacture. Medicinal substances are usnd in in
credible quantities, and as each Ingredient requires
to be carefully and 4 7cURArELY TESTED, the pro-
Prietors have i'nnd it Necessary to place The CON-
POUNDING DEPARTMENT in charge Of COMPETENT
aud RESPONSIBLE cHEMST-ole whose SCIENTIFIC
REPUTATION will be full GUARANTEES Of PUBLIC
coNFlDgEcE Dr. JAMES R. Chiffon has
assumed this duty.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05

LEGAT wIT,-We lear that the lawyers
at the present day, are getting rusty. We
seldom huo recorded any specimens of The
wit which used to flash around the bar.
The best thing we have heard lately from
them, was remark mlde by Charles Chap
ma", Esq of New York, a Baptist cler-
gym'n was nihe witness stand aud Squire
C.,"ho knew his PR leSslrn, commenced
h'S cross-eX tmnulon, IN The following man
ner
What is your occnpr'inn r.
q i'W humble candle of the LORD"
" All! yes--a dipped one, l perceive"
said the MI ked lawyer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05
DANGEROUS DELIVERIES,

DISTINCTIONS, IRREGULARITIES, &C.
How many are suffering from obstruction or irreg.
ularities peculiar to the female system which un.
dermiAe their health, the effects of which they are
gnorom ana for which their delicacy torbids seeking
medical advice How many suffer from proiapsns
uteri falling of the womb, from f"Or0Ibns weak.
ness, debility, &c, &c How many are in constant
agony for many months preceding confinement How
many have difficult il not dangerous deliveries and
whose lives are jcoparded during such time will find
IN it's pages the means of prevention, ameloration,
and relief!
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05
To the Public.


Having of late associated with mnstering brethren who
were lahOrng under Pulmonary difficulties and NNowin1
this Is the lot of such difficulties and the puhe
generally have but te confidence in patent medicines,
deeU my duty IL state few facts touching mp
believing they will be- of public utility. For years
past have been afflicted with disease of the lungs
casonng hUarseness soreness and pain through the
and at times difficulty Of breathing. During the past win
ter had arrived that stage that found must suspend
my ministerial abors unless could obtain reef whice
considered doubtful, having tined several ply sicians pro-
scriruns without any benefit Stating my convictions to
Of my friends, they persuaded to Hunters
Pulmonary Basam Cough syrup. had so little faith in
these medicines that should moi have procured had not
the money been given the person. no made the request
called Curtis Il CO., who reComny nded The above
named basam and the Indmn dyspepsia Pills, TO be taken
in connection with It. used them with goOd success
That my friends astonished. have not enjoy so
good health for years do therefore ieei iiine
To give my to the public together with my advice
those afflicted with coughs, colds and lung complaints, 10
try the lIalsam and Pills
Collins Pierce, wholesale and retail agents Montpelier,
W., 5. &. htchins, Watermry-D. W. Aiken, Barrel.
Hooker Planheld-E. d. Putnam, Marshfeld-E. Perry &
Co., CubOl-N. P. Kidder Co., Hydepark-H. NJ. Villas
Johnson-D. Gilbreth, MOrristown-H. Montgomery Hard
wick. 3Oly
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05

To- A Scotch hIack1'pih being asked
the mean no Of the wotd neiaphySlcs, ,ex'
planned ~ fiows - When the party VINO
+, listens dis na ken what the party VINO speaks
means; and when the patty who speaks Ills
M ken what he mean, hlmseIf--that is met
/. aphyscs.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05

~ why is a benevolent man like cart
hnr>el Because he always stops at the
sound of "wn.'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05

- A lady who had exhausted the vn-
cahulary of MINES for her numerous daugh
ler,, named the last " Ann so-l,rlh."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05
BOARD OF FINANCE.
EDMUND WESTON, HOMER w HEAToN
JULIUS Y. DEWEY.
Medical Examiner, JULIUS Y. DEWEY, NJ. D.
Consulting Physician, FRED w. ADAMS, M, d,
Secretary, JAMES II. THURsTON.

W We invite the attention of the public to the DrInei
pies OF this Company Its is liberal and frnshes
advantages 10 hse wishing become insured equal il
not superior to any other company in the Union
u Is located In HEALTHY CLIMATE, among a neonle of +.
Vgoraus constitution and Of fixed and regular habits Fnr
these reasons, lis RISKS will be the EeoNoNy NJ ito
management GREAtER Its investments viii be SAFER Is
hSlness directed with greater NcR and ENgRay All
the p"s at the end every five years will be put to the
credit Of III Lif, pllir,es. " ~
AS VERMONT institution, it has PECULIAR claims to the
patronage oi the people of the State.
D(J- Persons wishing Insurance with this Companv will
be furnished with forms of application BY applying IL The
ofics ofthe Company, or to any of iu Agents Iy-aI
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05

~ 4 llcetion> friend says that dancing
women wear their dresses At d'fmaSt, as
memento Is respect Ia d'plrIeI Idcsty
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05
Improveme t in Housekeeping.

WArERToN, Va, July %, 1850
"lamvy much pleased with your plan ofwashlng, and
should M 10 see il in general use as great Improvement
III housekeeping" WIN uEhhN
ThMSal3, have tried il and could be named, brt space
is too COSY in this nalmr To add murr.
tn AVID imitation md cuunlelfils. be su tn direct
yunr elrs ia S;adame BEAVEl1, Patent LlnndreSs 43
Ann Sire, Nv York, POST &c paid, and the Pamphlet
will funard h, III. next mail. Thousands ar sent
by mail cry month. No person can sell this work with
out WRITE outhutily from The heller cf tile Copyright
Prce SlG,er copy State what paper you read ms ad
versemen,in 40lm
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05

Targ pHILosoPuY A country poet af-
Ter Iookng about over lIe, has cone ol the
following r"ymng c'ncIn'Inm;---
Oh, wouldn't 1--we forever,
wouldn't if | could
Bu needn't iret ab ut it,
For couldn't If | " uId"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05
MARRIAGE:
WHY so OFTEN UNHAPPY.
THE CAUSES AND THE REMEDYl

MANY and many wife endures years of bodily
suffering and of mental anguish PROSTATE and help
less embittering her life, that of her husband and
hazardng the future welfare Of her children, arising
from causes which. If known, would have spared the
suffering, the anguish to the wife, and to the hus-
band embarrassments and pecuniary difficulties hav-
ing their origin in the mind being weighed down and
harassed in consequence of the sickness of the com.
panion of his bosom.
How important that the causes should be known
to every wife, to every husband, that the dreadful
and narrowing consequences to the health and hap
piness Of both may be avoided Life is too short an6
health too precious to admit any portion of the to
be spent without the full enjoyment of the other
The timely possession of little work entitled as
follows has been the Of saving the health anc
the life of thousands
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND
copies have been sold since the first edition was IT,
sued.
The author has been induced to advertise il BY
the urgent and pressing request of those who have
been indebted to its publication for all they hold de
THAT all may have opportunity of obtaining IT, and
who have favored him with thousands Of letters Of
encomium, some of which are annexed to the adver.
tisement
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05
CAUTION.

To avoid IMPOSITION it will be necessary to zee
that
Dr.. James R. ChiltOn'S Certificate
as well as the SIGNATURE of DR.. S. P. Town
sand is on the outside wrapper of each bottle,
SOLD BY ALL THE
Principal Druggists and Country Merchants
throughout the United States, Canadas, etc.
PROPRIETORS' OFFICE
81 NASSAU STREET,
In the building formerly occupied by tne South Baptist
Church, New York
For sale in Mnntpelierat wholesale by RedfeId Gran
is and at retail by Collins L Pierce. Ju CHI 6m2s
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THE HAIR.
RECOMMENDATION.


PORTSMOUTH, Sept. 90, 1913.
Mr.. j. P Morse, Agent for Whites iair Restorative"
Dear S deem it my duty to state some facts respecting
the ne'ble value Of White Hair Retoa'ye; sevs'a
years ago A0er severe nj ~ sickness, my we lol u VI
her hair t ,In appeared diseased, and the hair grew
out brash and Uneven About year ago ny ahoer NJ Of
sickness shc ls all of her hair second tlne, ana or
long time tete was apparently no action IN the scalp At
ter varyus onnlicntions induced to try the above
mentioned pstorative and now, after ts use Of few
bottles her hair has grown out as III ck as strous, and OF
as beautiful color ever Furthermore, nor long time
have been Thcted with neuralgia and other pains in my
head and h 6,und il the best external remedy have
ever tried can therefore, cheTrlllv recommend It to all
who are fi,d as above as the hest article have ever
seen. Most respectfully yours,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05
Sore Ihroat.
.ANINTERESTINGC AsE,

"HERE Elder Stout is personally known he needs no
w vouchers as to his character for truth and veracy
stands as high as that ofany ther Where is known
IS only necessary to say he highly respectable cer-
gyman Oft Free Win Baptist denomination We ask for
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05
Clergymen Recommend 1t.
CHILL CENTRR, N. v, Aug. 10, 1856

Madame Bavelt:-
" Some weeks since received one Of yeur pamphlets
and tired ylr plan to satisfaction. also gave one Of
nnr lady hghbars who has large wash some the pre-
parallon, ~ she was perfectly delighted win H."
Rev. HENRY BOWEN.
HAVANA, Mason CO., ILL, Aug. %, 1850
" Madam I'VE have tried your sl stem If easy wash
ing, and d il 10 do we'll We think all will like to adopt
it," Rev. SAMUEL SMITH.
Rev. ". ELSN ORTIZ.
ePRlNGFIEFp, Quo, Aug. "a, 1850.
"Ihayeried YOU system of easy washing, aud find ii
TO be all ym rec9mn nd it," ROB'i REED.
AxN1vILLE, PENN., June 5, 1850.
"We haze tried 70 rece'p for washing, and 1t has m,
our most angrtine expectations We must admit That III
most val HI =, receip WI. ASHMEAD,
JOHN HEAN, Jr.
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CAVSPET'ENGS.

yHNHE Ne, s,vIes are very beautiful My assortment o.
Il Wool Cotton and Wool and Oil, is complete sha
keep the prices down for two months KING.
sspHa u ksl U.s.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05
Interesting to Mothers.
Pleasant 10 The Taste, and Sure and Safe IN ts
Operation.
AMERICAN VERMTFUGE.
WHY DON'Y YOU TRY M?

Wv M N N ~ - n ~ n = u .
Read the following statement of factsthow away your
old pTeuces and the above question according To-
| common 5. use an d J. asuR, aud you will Try IT,
MessFs. Curtis NiChulsFur two years have been
entirely Frustrated with the rheumatism both my knees
sweed their original size alarge bunch
my breast bone appearing like part of the bone thrown
out. Another bone was thrDwn out At my wrstn short
endured the most eGcIuclang ain for yearly three
obtained the best mec'ca attedance the country afford
ed and tried great number Ufmedicnes prescriptions
without The least benefit alienation, when had the
good fortune to procure bottle of Cmmp Pain Killer
prepared by Messrs Curtis and Perkins, If Bangor Soon
after taking II fund conld nights, the
pain become less violent. have continued take it and
apply il externally, until have used eight bottles. be-
eve is the best article tn the world iur Rheumatism
have also for choe pains in the stomach and al.
ways loune immediate relief.
JOHN BUCKNAM.
DIxMoNr, July II, 49,
In addition to the above we have certificates from per
Of the highest respectabiiy oil The country who
have been cured Of bilious chronic cramp in the stomach
ard limbs, scarlet rash throat in adults cloen
sprains and bruises the most stubborn Of Pile
scal and huns extracting the FIRE ard Civ.
ing immediate reli from rain.
Be particular call for Cnrtis and Perkins Crump and
Pain KieIall others b. airing this ccUnlfets
For sale wholesale and retail by Curtis and Perkins, Bani
cor, Maine
Collins and Pierce, wholesale aud RETAIL Montpelier W
and by druggists and medicine dealers generally through
out the State. 30ly
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05

SCOTT e. FIELD are Agents for selling Marsh & Co.'s
N Patent OIL said 10 b. the best aad cheapest OIL flor
Light in the world. Call aud see it burn
SCUTT FIE LII.
April 1G, 1850 left
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'p''''"' PERRY. MD.

Manufactured by E. WHITE. Lowell, Mass
Sold Montpelier by RCdeld and Gnns Wh ~ ssalq
over Stree, Wholesale aud Retail in 81, Johnabny by
J. c. Bingham, AZ retail in Wells River by T. shedd <
Co. Passumn.c l.. p, Parks DOnville Vail md Dem
n Cam o. 37ly
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05
THE MARRIED WOMAN'S
Private Medical Companion.
BY DR.. A. M. MAURICEAU,

PROFESSOR OF DISEASES OF WOMEN
Twentieth Edition. lsmo., PIP $50 Price, $780,
THIS WORK is INTENDED ESPECIAL
LY FOR THE MARRIED, or those contempa-
ting marriage, as it discloses important secrets which
should be known to them particularly
Here, every emale-the wife, the mother-the
one either budding into womanhood or the one in
the decline of years, in whom nature contempates
an important change-can discover the causes symp-
toms, md the most efficient remedies and most Ger.
tain mode of cure, in every complaint to which her
is subject.
The revelations contained in its pages have proved
a blessing to thousands, as the innumerable letters
received by the author which he is permitted by the
writers to publish will attest
SICKLY AND UNHAPPY WIVES.
Extract of Letter from a Gentleman in Daytoa o.
DAYTON May l, lsI7.
"DR A. NJ MAuRlcEAu-My Dear Sir: The
Married Woman's Private Medical Companion for
which enclosed one dollar to your address, came
safely to hand. would not have troubled you with
these few lines, but that l am impeled by sense
of gratitude, for myself and wife to give utterance
to our sincere and heartfelt emotions.
my wife has been percephbly sinking for some
three years MORE in consequence OF her great an
guish and suffering some months before and during
confinement; every successive more and more
debitated and Frustrated her putting her life in i'm
minent danger and which was, on the last OCCASION
despared of supposed that this state OF thngswas
inevitable, and resigned myself to meet the worst
At this time NOW abont two monthsl heard your
book highly spoken Of containing some matters
reaching my case, On its receipt and Perusal can
not express to you the relief it afforded my distressed
mind and the joy its pages impaired to my wife, on
learning that the great discovery OF NJ M. Desc
meaux provided remedy. ltopened prospect to
me which little conceived was possible. No pecu.
mary consideration ever repay the obligations
am under to you for having been the means Of i'm.
parting to us the matters contained in The Married
Womans Private Medical Companion But for
this, ere another year would have passed over my
head in all human probability my wife would have
been in her grave and my children left motheresS.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05

booksellers and agents engaged in its SALE making
handsome handsome competenees from the ready and
aordnay demand Tor it, and the extremely liberal terms
afforded them.
Active local travelling agents. throughout the United
States and Canadas will be supplied the terms
Communications reQuirtdto be POSTPAID, and address
ed as above.
Ry CAUTIoN.-The public cautioned against var
ca,ch-pennes intended to be pamed of upon them,
imratnq the title ofthe work as ''Tlle Married LrDES
Mdel Companion, and various other titles The title
Oft work is " The Married wLMANs Private Medical
CoIl pan m" by Dr. A. NJ. Mauriceau
70 she in Montpelier by Redheld aud Grannis. Collins
end Oaoe, eal2s
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FREEMAN, MONTPELIER, vERMONT,
LIGHT! LHGET?!

RARREL saltand Salmon, Just received, and for sale
-hB by STORRS d LANGDON
Montpelier, Aug 7, 1850. 32-tf
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E1senC EIGuCAA LA A4etA wv
| Co,onib ,aJ.,.. L,,nyo,,fd THE Most PODuU
''''".t H1t'on 'n'F" 0 0,' 20 - ooIJ ;;o cir
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,,....t,,,,or, -,
VENflS work really the most us iul 10 HOUSE, %
IL any cher issued II yes pam ,o f,n,
Laundry uitits, Tint enables one rt>'i t,nr,
lily wnsir b. very short tim, without using po,nu'
rubbes, Tchnes acids turpeh'lnc n'i,o,', ilr dv
or other ufnsvt articles II banshPi az va ,d am,
troubles" and makes the once ofuuau u,S VI nn"aranc
see ding pleasant II, any Improves tne n hn,
IONS no S snne Of fingers, requires no hard Labor and
sneS ai wear alia t7 ~ c,ton minis WITHOUT
Ehni NV wan 40 -, i' ,rch ~ d cIenr starch Ia
20 also nov an how H., mo Them in The FRENCH
'',n'c'. CIV nny"tevotv,ts clean kid gloves re.
, az. ~" ticr gr,ee snns r,r etc These a.
,h " lI, t vlInb cbnmicol discoyt rles Of the
ae s'Sale ana ''a J,d b, irra hotels Iafndry
a., wy urthou t CmiIies rtc ETC. The in
w. Yam, ,,nnr c,n mi,tnke them The nnl
csiU "a, ,e 80 aqreeab rhrap and can he obtained
ots uS'u ave an s'. NJ, mln ia tho CHEAPEST
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05

Letters daily received OF this character unne-
cessary to present.
To those vet unmarried. but contemplating mar.
rage or perhaps hesitatins as to the propriety of
mourning the responsibilities attendant upon it, the
importance of being possessed Of the revelations
tanned in these pages so intimately involving their
future happiness can not be appreciated
Ii ia, Of course, impractcabe to convey more fully
the various subjects treated of as they of ma.
ture strictly intended for the married, those con-
templatng MARRIAGE neither is it necessary, since
1t is every ones duty to become possessed OF knowl
edge whereby the suferngs to which wife, moth.
er, or a sister, may he subject can be obviated
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-05

"PHlLADELPHlA, NOV ~, lS47.
"DR A. M. MAURlcEAU: Had known OF the i'm
portant matters treated otin The Married Woman's
Private Medical Companion some years ago how
much misery might have escaped have suffered
wears from causes which you point out in your book
without knowing what to do obtained copy, and
found my case treated Of trust every female will
avail herself of the information contained in its pages