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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08
The InQuisition.

A correspondent of the New York Jour
nal Of Commerce, writing from Italy gives
the following thrilling description Of few
of the horrors Of the inqulsiton
:" In Turin | met the American Consul
of Rome, VINO has passed through the en-
tire revolution in the Eternal City, aud who
was present when the doors and dungeons
of the lnquisiiion were opened by the de-
cree of the Trumylrs, its prisoners releas-
ed and the building converted into an asy-
lam for the poor Ii was interesting to hear
from the lips of an intelligent eyewitness
the most ample confirmation oithe publish
ed statements relative to the condition and
appearance of tins Ubiquitous establishment.
The Holy Inquisllon Of Rome is situated
near the Pora Cayalligeri, and under the
yerv shadow Of the sublime dome of Saint
Peters Cathedral, and capable IN case Of
emergency of accommodating three thou
sand prisoners. The Consul was parlicu-
larry struck with the imposing dimensions
of the Chamber of Archives, filled with
yoluminous documents, records aud papers.
Here were piled all the proceedings and de-
oisions of the holy Office from the very birth
of the lnquisltlon, Including the correspon-
dence with its collateral branches Ia both
hemispheres. Upon the third floor, over a
certain door. was an inscription, 10 this eff
feet Speak to the first lnqulsltor.' Over
another Nobody enters this chamber ex-
cepl on pain of accommodation. They
might as well have placed over that door the
well remembered inscription of Dante over
the gates OF Tartarus, Abandon hope, all
We who enter here That chamber was the
solemn Hall of Jalgment, or Doom-room,
where the lates ofthousands have been seal
ed 10 death. Over door directly opposite
another inscription read, Speak to the Sec
ond Inquisitor.' Upon opening the door Of
that department a trap door was exposed
from which the condemned, after they LEFT
the Hall of Judgment, stepped from time
into eternity.
1.-The well or pit beneath, had been bull
in the ordinary cylindrical form, aud was at
least eighty feet deep, and So lnseniously
provided with projecting knives aud cu1ias'
ses that the bodies OF the victims must have
been dreadfuIly mangled IN tie descent Al
The bottom Of this abyss quantities oil nan
, and beds Of Wondering bones remained. :
!, Not only at the bottom oil the PIT, but ais'
in several of the lower chambers OF an
! building. were found human bones. Ii
1 some places they appear to have been NOR
! ared into the walls. The usual instrument
! Of torture in such establishments were like
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08
ILLUSTRATION OF FAITH.

Father" said little WEIGH boy to his
parent who had been explaining the Scrip
lures to his Family, IN the hall of what was
once the Manor House, but which was then
occupied by farmer,
"Father you said you would one day,
when was old enough, teach me what faith
is Am old enough, now p
Well, think you are, Willie; come to
me" said the father rising from his chair.
The boy no sooner approached, than his
father ralsed HIN up, and placed him on the
top of double chest of drawers that stood
beside the wall The chid's color went
aud came, and he was evidently afraid to
stand upright in so unusual situation.
Now, Willie" said the father, placing
himself at a little distance and holding out
his arms-"Now Willie, stand upright, aud
jump into my arms"
The chld's position and the fathers COM
mand, were alike calculated to produce a
larm, and did produce IL but the fathers
look was calm, and kind aud serious, and
! the child had invited the lesson---so he had
nothing for it but to turn his mind to COM
/ pliance.
Raising himself somewhat at length, he
made an attempt 10 jump but his heart fail
ed him, and be drew back aud stood farther
from the edge Of the drawers.
" All, Willie" said the father, " thou hast
no fath--try again"
J Willie thought moment and perceived
the nature of his fathers experiment. He
came again TO the edge and this time he did
make the spring but so imperiectly and with
so divided mind that he would have fallen
but for beam OF the ceiling Just above
him, on which he cIasped his hands and re
covered himself.
His father smiled and said Willie, thou
hast no faith YET, but that was better thar
the last-come Try once more"
The look of quiet love IN the fathers
face and hrs still open arms Al leegth assur'
ed our hero that there was really no DANCE
or 1t may be, SO much reverence and trus
in the parental smile, that he iorgat the dan
ger. Be this as it may, this thlId time lit
tie Willie stood bolt upright, and jumped
over the dreadful gulf into his fathers pow
eriul arms. He looked up with smile, and
his father setting him on The floor, sand F.:
There, Willie, that was faith. There
is gulf of hell between you aud eierna
life, but your Heavenly Father holds out fo
YOU the arms Of his love aud sent his onl,
Son to die, and prove 1t to you. Trust Hin
as you have trusted me, and you will say'
your soul"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

A MADMAN's ARA mailman was con-
yeyed from Rye to Bedlam. They slept IN
The borough, and he suspected whittier they
were taking him. He rose before sunrise.
went to Bedlam, aud told there that the next
day he should bring them patient, but
that in order to lead him willingly. he has
very outrageous when you seize him, but you
must clap on the straight waiscoat" Accor-
dinghy the sane man was imprisoned, and
the lunatic returned home. He entered
room full of relations and friends, told the
story with exceeding glee, and Immediately
relapsed into his madness The other man
had straight wascoat for about four days
before he was exchanged.-.Southey's Com
monpldee Book.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08
VOL. XIV, NO. 24---wHOLE NO. 1926.

wise manifest. The Consul presented me
with bone which he brought with him as
memorial of his visit. The Pope fled from
Rome on the oath Of November, lS4S.-
The Roman Republic was proclaimed on
the lth of February, lS49, aud immedi-
ately after its installation the Assembly SOL
EMMY declared the adjustment of the Ho-
ly Inquisiion, and by special decree char
ged the Triumvirate with the duty of erec-
ting lofty column 30 commemorate the
overthrow Of one of The greatest evils that
ever darkened the face of the earth. But
the scenes of this world change On the
LIST of July, lS49, the Roman Republic, af-
ter brief existence OF five months, capItu-
lated to the French and in May, 1850. Pr
Us X. after an exile Of one year aud six
months, returned to his capital, prescribed
the Trlum,irate, and re-established the In
QUESTION ia all its former power"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

A TRAeEDy-The Belgian papers give
an interesting account of the defence re-
Gently made by the famous +" strong man of
Brussels" against a band of robbers. He
was on his way with two wagons containing
his family and show canvass to Mons. where
he intended TO give an exhibition At mid
night he was stopped on the high road, with
the well known order, "your money or your
life" As he was not inclined to part with
either at the command of the half dozen
men before him, he sprang out Of his wag-
on. armed with a couple of pistols aud
huge knife The two drivers aud four C.
normous dogs aided him. At the begin
ming Of the fray, several more robbers join
ed those who had first appeared and at the
end nine lay dead or severely wounded. A
chance shot, too, had killed one Of his
children, an infant in the mothers arms
The affair has made a great sensation in
Belgium.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

L am sorry, Mr.. Gilbert, 10 have kept
YOU out of your money so long; nothing
has prevented my paying you but inability
have had sickness aud troable or Il would
not now be with me as It Is. | felt worried
when your clerk called TO day. aud sent you
an improper message. Let me recall that.
And, now, will tell you the best can do II
you will take from me five dollars month,
until the whole bill is settled, will faithful
ly pay you that much; and more fit is pos
sible'
Perfectly satisfactory replied Gilbert,
ia a voice so cordial that It sent the blood
bounding through The veins of the unhappy
tailor. If you had only made this propo-
sition before, it would have been cheeriully
accepted
When the two men separated each was
wiser. and each tels hacper. '.'lle tsior
kept his engagement, and the grocer not on
ly received his money but retained a good
customer. So much for sober second
thoughts.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

THE SHAD Bush AND MOUNTAIN ASH
ron PEAR STocKs.--The common shad
bush, OF, as IT is sometimes called, Plan
ting Bush" aud also called by many, Sw amp
Pear-Pear berry, (ArOmid OUolis Of botan-
lists, HAS been found To be a very good
stock into which the Pear may be grated,
IN order to make dwarf trees. This is a
bundant among US, and will soon be throw
ing out its ptoiusion of white blossoms, IN
all parts of the State. Those who are de-
sirous of trying the experiment are remind
ed that now is the time TO do ii.
The common mountain ash, which is so
abundant in our low woods aud swamps
makes very good stock for pears. Those
who may have them already growing in their
yards or pleasure grounds eau now put IN
graf or two into Their tops. aud IN coupie
OF years be rewarded vita a crop OF pears
instead of little berries
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

LITTLE ALLEGoRY. A hummng bird
met a butterfly, and being pleased with the
beauty of its person, and the glory of its
wings, made an offer of perpetual friend
ship
| cannot think of it, was the reply, as
you once spurned me, and called me
drawing dolt.'
Impossible exclaimed the humming
bird I always entertain the highest re-
spect for such beautiful creatures as your
self
Perhaps you do now said the other,
but when you lnsulted me, was cater
pilIcr. So let the give you a piece of adj
vice. Never insult the humble as they may
some day become your superiors.'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08
miscellaneous.
THINK TWICE.

Odd Homer pay the bill euquired Mr..
Gilbert OF his clerk, who had Just come IN.
The young man shook his head.
Didnt pay az
No, SIR
: What answer did he giyel
He was angry, aud SAID that he wished
you wouldn't send aner the bill any more
that, when he Was ready, be would bring
YOU the mouey, and not before
"ie sand that, did he 2 Mr.. Gilbert
spoke Win considerable excitement OF mau-
ner.
Yes, sir. ! have never called on him
that he dldn't gel out Of patience, and say
something unpleasant
Very we'll replied Mr. Gilbert, in me-
naclne tone give me the bill I'll col
lect a.
Aud, taking up his hat, lac left the store.
Within two or three blocks was the Office
of an Alderman, aud llnther has steps were
turned.
Thank fortune there's a short way to
deal wih men ia these cases" Thus, Mr..
Gilbert talked 60 himself, as he moved rap
Idly along. Not send NY bill, indeed
Why doesn't Doe Gene aud pay il, If he Is so
nice "a these matters lie does't mean To
pay that lhe true reason. But, he is deal
lng vain the wrong man, aud he will fnd
ihis cut before he is lxenty-iour hours older
lie eau blua IF clerk, bat he will find q
ehy naliH different sort Of customer"
Such was he state Of Mr.. Gllbert's mind
as he hurried ON his way To the Alderman
Office
horner, the offender m this case, was
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

How TO PRoDucE A SPONTANEOUS Cow
BusTIoN. "A writer IN the Scientific Ameri-
can, shows how spontaneous combustion
may be produced
Take a small lock of cotton, say from
a quarter to half onnce, and saturate it well
with boiled linseed oil, such as painters com.
monty use, squeeze all the superabundant
oil from 1t, aud lay it in the sun, in hot day,
and it will take fire by spontaneous combus-
ton in twenty mInules-in The shade it may
be two or three hours. have tried it many
times, to crafty the curious and convince
the skeptical. The cotton must be pressed
together as compact as can we'll be done in
the hand, aud must not be disturbed by
loosenlng II after you saturate it. IL is moth
ING new under the sun that cotton or hemp
will take fire by being saturated with oil,
but tina. it should ignite so quick is what
has astonished me. Some kinds Of boiled
/ oil will cause the cotton TO ignite much
sooner than others, owing, suppose, to the
dryers used in boiling. do not know what
was put into the oil when boiled, which
have experimental with, as it came from
New York ready boiled for use"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

EARLY PorAroEs.-Those who would
raise early potatoes may succeed and obtain
them best by placing the tubers out in the
garden on the grass land, and covering them
with strawy horse manure. II some earth
is thrown on above the manure, it viii inn
prove the bed. BY the first of May, the
sprouts will be out several inches in length.
Take up the potatoes carefully with the
sprouts on, and set them out in drills or
hllls, and let an inch or more of the sprouts
remain above ground. II the weather is
tolerable warm, these sprouts will put out
leaves in thirty hours: and the vines will be
formed very rapidly. You may have pota-
toes, in this way, two weeks sooner than
from lubers that are planted in the earth.
II viii be an object, this year, to grow early
potatoes.
Mass. PlOughmaH.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

UrILrrY or NErTLEs.-lt is singular
facts that steel dipped IN the juice of the
nettle becomes flexible. Doctor Thornton.
who has made the medicinal properties oi
our Wild plants his peculiar study. states
that lint dipped IN nelile juico, and put up
the nostrh, has been known to stay the
bleeding OF the nose when all other rene
dies have failed aud adds. that fourteen OF
fifteen of the seeds ground into powder, aud
taken daily. will cure the swelling IN the
neck known by the name Of goitre, without
in any way injuring the general habit.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

MONSTER Ox--The magnihcently great
Ok raised by Col. n c. Baldwin, of Cleve-
land, will soon be sent on a pilgrimage to
the Worlds Fair He has been fatteued
for eight years, and now weighs the enor-
nous figure Of 1000 pounds. The world
may safely be challenged to produce his
equal A mile per day is now his longest
land journey He will be transported
East by water, and from Boston will need
a pretty good sea craft for his individual
comfort. - Cleveland Herald 2lN alt.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

An old revolutioner" says, that Of all
the solemn hours OF The revolutionary s,rug-
gle he ever saw, that in going home one
dark nigh. from the Widow Beans. afte
being told by her daughter Sally ,ha, b .
" needn't come again" was the most SO.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08
Mass. PloughmaH.

Tom said an impudent wag to con-
ceiied fop,' know beautiful creature who
wishes TO make your acquaintance
Dem'd glad to hear It-iine gIr, struck
with my appearance, suppose, chr
Yes, very much so. She thinks you'd
make capital playmate for her little poo
die dog
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

The Duke of Brunswick and Mr.. Green
assembled in a balloon from Hastings lately
aud arrived safely at Neuichatel, about eight
miles from Boulogne, after passage of five
hours across the channel During the voy-
age they were becalmed in mid channel and
were able TO speak" several fishing boats.
On the French coast two men grasped the
grapnel, but were overturned by Its force,
aud dashed TO the ground.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

To SEE IL ANYTHING Is IN A WELL.--
When the sun shines bright, take looking
glass, hold II nearly perpendicular over the
well. SO that il will reflect on the water, and
you may see a straw or pin, or any small
object, a, the bottom Of any depth.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

LIGHTNING AND I'm" timer " en-
quires through the National lntell'gencer.
whether any body mas ever known or heard
Of house covered with til being injured
or struck by lightning
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

The following toast was gwen at tenn
perance dinner -" Revol uiionary Army
aud Cold Water Army-The one drove the
red coats from the land, and the other the
red noses"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

1t is an error to plant seed from States
further South. In eold season, only the
seeds of colder climate will ripen well.
Obtain good seed prepare your ground
well. SOW early, and pay very little attention
TO the moon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

CABpAeEs.-Sow early cabbages either
broadcast for transplaallng, or IN drills
when sown in drills, the drills should be a.
bout two feet apart. Cabbages are great
feeders, aud to make tender, delicate heads
must grow quick. Soap suds may be ap
piled with great advantage TO the cabbage
square. Early cabbages may stand abou
eighteen inches each way; the SOIL shouie
be kept light and mellow.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

Ia the reign of Queen Mary of England,
a proclamation was issued, ordering " that
no person should wear shoes above six in
ches across the toes"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

Eliza Cook says truly in her journal that
+" those who are honest because 1t is the
best policy, are half way to being rogues."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

A New WAY TO MEND Broken TuM-
BLeRs.-rhe keeper of grocery, happen
ed one day to break one of his tumblers
He stood for moment looking at the irag-
menIs, and rejecting on his loss, and ,heu
turning to his assistant, he cries out: Ton
put quart of water in that old Cogniac !
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

A kiss-is a dish oflose eaten with scar
let spoons.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08
luottbnrou & State Journal.

PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
TERMs-si, 80 cash 20 advance 800 fpaymeu is not
made advance n'efrt always chafged f'on' the end Of
tie year.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-05-08

Odd Homer pay the bill ? euquired Mr..
Gilbert Of his clerk, who mad just come IN.
The young man shook his head.
Didu't pay u 2
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-01-16

For incirien, Ccnumption know ~ better remedy
than WiSfARiS 9AJSAM OF WILD CHERRY. II IL
soothing AMI healing IN us naur, and lis admirably adapted
to iy uni dsspae that annoying and distressing iffta
ZION which much prevails this Of tho ysar,
caused by colds coughs and ohs by frequent
and sudden changes IN the weather. We know Of several
-evee which have been radically oucd by the
this B,sam
Consumption, however, is disease which differs yer,
much IN the s"vcff OF ~ fympiuns and the inpidy Of ~
progress, and has long hai d the sk " physirans
not e supposed that this uny other reuody capable o
checng cure In eves md stage % the disease
on the contrary mut expect tui sometimes, cir
cumsrnce which occurs daily with tho must valuable RENE
dies We possess
The which has attended THIS medicine for
years past, has the W. udrcs IT i respectable
men, and the ucle has taken taud among the hs elias
ot discoveries and blessings 81 the HeH end When resce
go 90 season, cf,dcuts the disease lor Wth % Is
Z mended.
LOOK WE'LL TO THE MARKS or THE GENUINE
The genuine Bii.un Is puf uu tn bottles with words
"Df Ni-tif's Bsissm Of Wild cherry, fhlh blown IL
'he gns'-eioh bottle bearing label ou ~ font win h'
tisnlturr ct ~. WiSIAE, N. ID.
Addfes. al orders o Seth W. Fowlu, Boston, Mass.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-01-16
BY BAIN's TELEGRAPH.
EXCLUSIVELY tn rur BosroN ATLAS.
NN.autxsrnS Ian II
Dist. and Circuit Courts in VT.

The bill changing the place Of holding the
! District and Circuit Courts of the United States
in Vermont, passed the Senate on the 10th. We
nre not apprsed Of the provisions Of this bill,
but suppose that Burlington and Montpelier are
the places selected in place of Rutland and
Windsor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-01-16

Respeciabliy rs. .Boraljy.-1he National In
telligencer quotes brace Of paragraphs from
Vermont newspapers, against the Vermont habe-
corpus act, as evidence thaiq sound mora
sense continues to aciuate many of the most re
spectacle presses Of dat State" Those Of u.
who DO not deern it our duty to abuse the pow.
ers that be" in our own State have the satisiac-
ton Of observing that, f not so very moral as
some Of our nciglbor-, we may sun possibly b,
"nost respectable