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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-10-16
A Good Bird Story.

Everybody has heard or read the story of the
Maid and the Magpie, wherein that thievish bird
purloined so many spoons, that the maid had to
be sent to prison. | am happy to say that the
honor of the feathered race has been redeemed
by the heroic conduct of parrot This bird,
by word in time, saved seven pieces of money.
The circumstances were these:--
MrLaporte, employed In the hotel ofthe Min
lister Of Public Works, as waxer of the floors,
stole seven Napoeons from the wrting-desk of
the chef cook in the same establishment
Wishing to appear unconcerned and perfectly
at his ease, he endeavored to be polite and af
fable to large parrot that was taking air upon
his perch. The parrot did not relish his advan-
ces in the least, and, upon his approaching with
in beak.shot, he bit him severely in the lip
Laporte, who always carries his handkerchief in
his hat, removed his covering in order to get 1t.
At this moment Napoleon fell upon the floor,
The parrot saw it, and heard it, and immediate
ly shouted, " Stop thief! stop thief" LapOrte
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-10-16
Earth Unsatisfying.

The late editor of the Biblical Repository
r ev. J. N. Sherwood, is still using, for the profit
of his fellow men, an effective pen. The fol-
lowing dissuatve from worldliness, he utters
through the Evangelist
"There is philosophy as we'll as truth in
what history records of Alexander the Great
His ambition and his desires kept pace with his
conquests, and when he reached the limits Of
conquest, he wept from the bitterness of unsat-
lsfied ambition-wept that there were no more
worlds to conquer. A feeling too craving ever
% be satisfied, had now taken possession of him
and it made the hour of his greatest conquests,
the most intensely wretched hour of his whole
life.
Solomon was never so full of disappointment
and SO truly wretched, as when he had exhaust.
ed all the resources of this world then it was
that he exclaimed, in the bitterness of his un-
satisfied desires, Vanity of vanities All is
vanity"
The Caesars, we know, were haunted day and
night by the most frightful spectres and the sight
of bloody hands.
Queen Elizabeth, in the height of her glory,
was an object Of mingled pity, ridicule and dis
gust to those who knew the jealousies, and pas
sions and griefs OF her heart, both as a woman
and queen.
Napoleon never knew one quiet, happy hour
after he left the quiet shades of Malmason, ant
the society of his noble, unambtious and pure
minded Josephine, for the palace of 81. Clout
and the throne of the Bourbons.
John Quincy Adams was heard to say tina
the four years of his presidency were the mos
unhappy years Of his life.
And who can doubt that the cares, distraction
and anxieties of that coveted Office, shortene
the days of Harrison, Polk and Taylor? The
did not find Ii the place Of happiness.
Lady Wortley, in her recent book of travel
says that President Taylor's parting languag
to her, as they stood on the steps of the " Viii
House" was, "that he longed to return to tn
farm, and to his quiet home on the banks of Il
Mississippi, for he was sorely tired of publ
life, and the harrassing responsibilities of B
high Office"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-10-16
Death of Col. Boone.

As he lived, SO he died, with his gun in his
hand. We are informed by gentleman direct
from Boone's settlement on the Missouri, that
early in last month, Col. Boone rode to deer
lick, seated himself within bind raised to con-
ceal him from the game. That while sitting,
thus concealed with his trusty ,life in his hand,
pointed towards the lick, the muzzle resting
on log, his face to the breeA Of his gun, his
rife cooked, his finger to thetrigger. one eye
shut, the other looking alo1g ae barrel through
the sights--in his position, Without struggle
or motion, and of course without pain, he had
breathed his last so gently, tat when he was
found next day by his frlen9 although cold
and stiff he looked as ii allv9wlth his gun IN
his hand, just in the act OF fling. 1t s not al
together certain if a buck had Pme in the range
of his gun, which had been Il death of thous-
ands, but it might have intuItvely Obeyed its
old employers mind and dischRged itself. This
hypothesis being novel, we ease the solution to
the curious.
Col. Boone was the first dlscRerer Of, and set
tier of Kentucky. It is belesed he was be.
tween eighty aud ninety years Old Exchange
paper.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-10-16
VOLUME VIII. NO. AZ.

was seized, and the cook, who had just discover
ed his loss, identified the stolen coins The
thief was arrested, tried, and sentenced to two
years imprisonment on the evidence of the par
rot.
1t seems that the owner of the bird, instead
of bringing him up to speak the limited vocab-
uary of Poll and cracker, taught him, whenever
he heard piece of money fall, to cry 9 Stop
thief" little thinking, probably, that it would
ever become of such vital importance to N,
Magne's cook. When the case was tried,
large number Of persons were present on pur-
pose to see the feathered denunciator, but he
had not been summoned 10 appear.-Paris Cor
rsspondence.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-10-16
D. P. THOMPSON, EDITOR & PROPRIETOR.

We know rich man now living, who thus
sums up his experience:
81 started in life with twenty thousand dol
lars. then said to myself, This is not enough,
but thirty thousand will satisfy me. Well, OBJ
taine1 it. And now wished for forty thousand.
Soon was worth that sum, And now said to
myself Fifty thousand dollars is m cvenssum
will strive till get that, and then | WtH be
satisfied, and will sit down to enjoy Iifes God
prospered me-rcould count my fifty 4hopsand
dollars. But alas ! was no better SATISFIED than
when began; nay, could no longer satbounds
to my desires henceforth wanted all IEcould
get"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-10-16
One diseased sheep will spoil flock.
: val % Ia iI x otlce-

A SERMON IN A QUATRATN.--There is more
of the true teachings of Christianity in these
four little lines than is contained in many an
elaborate sermon preached in a pulpit:
"If thy neghbOr should sin, old ChristOval said,
Never never unmerciful be-
For remember 1t is by the mercy of God
Thou art not as wicked as he!"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-10-16
Mltsrellaneons.

Many an eye has grown dim while listening
to the singing of those beautiful elegiac lines on
the burial of Sir John Moore, which have so
Justly become favorite song with the English
and American public. To the many admirers of
that song the following sketch is full OF interest.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-10-16
l1ottrv.
The Village Blacksmith.
BY PROF. LONGFELLow.

AAS ASANSAAnAAASAAe
BY PROF. LOEGFELLow.
Under spreading chestnut tree,
The village smithy stands;
The smith, mighty man is he,
With large and sinewy hands;
And the muscles of his brawny arms,
Are. strong, as iron bands.
His hair is crisp, and black, and longj
His facets like the tan;
zzss. brow lis wot ithhanestswrasj
He earns-what e'er he can,
And looks the whole WORLD in the face,
For he owes not AMY man.
Week out, week in, from morn till night,
You can hear his bellows blow
You hear him swing his heavy sledge,
With measured beat and slow,
Like a sexton, ringing the old kirk chimes,
When the evening sun is low.
And children, coming home from school,
Look in at the open door;
Ihey love to see naming forge,
And hear the bellows roar,
And catch the burning sparks, that fly
Like Chaff-from threshing floor.
He goes, on Sunday, to church,
And sits among his boys;
He hears the parson-pray and preach,
He hears his daughters voice,
singng--in the village choir,
And it makes his heart rejoice.
1t sounds to him like her mothers voice,
Singng-in Paradise
He needs must think of her once more,
How in the grave she lies;
And with his hdrd-rough hand he wipes
tear from out his eyes.
ToIling-rejocing-
Onward-through life he goes:
Each morning-sees some task begin,
Each evenng-sees its close;
Something attempted-something done,
Has earned nights repOse.
Thanks, THANKS to thee, my worthy friend,
For the lesson thou hast taught
Thus, at the flaming forge of LIFE,
OUR fortunes must be wrought;
Thus, on its sounding anvil shaped,
Each burning deed, and thought.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-10-16

All other knowledge is hurtful to him who
has not, already, the science of honesty anasgood
nature.
In a.snillion pounds Of -laS' thate h aAsts sl1-
ounce Of love.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-10-16
Gbe Greenlall

Is PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING,
IN WGinUrighrs Building, Second Foor-Front
t~o~O-~~~~~~0~-~>~~>11~~e~>-y~,--
TeWNisl 50 in advance LIS after three months, or
2,0) after six months. 9 Village subscribers 100.
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Tbe famtIp GtrtIe.
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will put back all the business of the day.
One hour gained by rising early is worth one
month of labor in year.
One hole in the fence costs entimes as much
NJ i. oi!l u fz II x oHce. -
One diseased sheep will spoil flock.
One unruIy animal will teach all others in
company bad tricks, and the Bible says, some
sinner destroys much good"
One drunkard will keepa family poor and
make them miserable
One wife that is always telling how fine her
neighbor dresses, and how little she can get,
will look peasanter if she talks about something
else.
One husband that is penurious and lazy, and
deprives his family of necessary comforts, such
as their neighbors enjoy, is moi as desirable
husband as he ought to be.
One good newspaper is one good thing in
family.
The Nevada journal., 1851-12-25
Manufacturing Jeweler.

go JOHN w. TUCKER, Montgome>
.EIA0 ry street, N. of Sacramento st.
dM.,y4 San Francisco Cal. Every descrip-
tion oil Jewelry manufactured from California
gold, to order or otherwise. Beautiful spcci-
men work always on hand. All the latest
styles of ladies and gents jewelry. Diamond
work and gold and silver ware of all descrip-
tions received by every steamer; also, gold and
silver Watches heavily cased for the market.
Country orders promptly attended to.
~ To ensure delivery, persons will please
send the orders per Reynolds & Co, Newell
& Co., Adams & Co., and Freeman & Co.'S.
Expresses. 62-3m
The Nevada journal., 1851-12-25
4. ARGENI'I and Co.

BANKERS, San Francisco, Montgomery
st, between Clay and Commercial sts.
Refer to and draw on
Brown, Bros e. Co. New York,
Brown, Shipley and Co. Liverpool,
Samuel Nicholson and Co. New Orleans,
Alex Brown and Son, Baltimore
Browns and Bowen, Philadelphia,
James Adger and Go, Charleston,
Morrell and Dickcy, Mobile,
T 3 Curtis Esq, Boston,
Geo B Cumming, Savannah.
Clean Gold dust bought at $l7, and for,
warded to order, by insurance to the U. :. and
Enoland. 5l-3m
The Nevada journal., 1851-12-25
Crescent House.

Pacific ST. bet. Montgomery and Kearny.
MFRS. BOSLEY, having leased the above
1VH hou e. takes pleasure in announcing TO
the public that she is now prepared to receive
boardcrs either by the day or week.
The table will be spread with the varieties
of the season.
The lodging rooms are comfortable and airy.
Connected with the house isa bar, well stock
ed with the choicest wines and liquors;
share of tho public patronage isrespect-
fully solicited. 5s-lm
The Nevada journal., 1851-12-25
For Sale,

- UNDELL a. ANTHONY'S AUSTRALIAN
" LINE.-For Sydney direct.-To succeed
the Jessie Byrne.-The splendid, fast sailing
clipper barque LALLA ROOKH, 400 tons
re ulster, Capt w II Haynes, will positively
sail on or about the 25th Nov. She carries an
experienced surgeon, and the passengers will
be provided for on the most liberal scale.
For freight, which will be taken at the lowest
rates. or passage, she having superior accom-
modations for Comfort and con venience, apply
o the captain on board. Long wharf. or to
CUNDELL s. ANTHONY ,Shp'g Agts
Long goT wta'il To iioST 0iS, BRoTHERs.
eo.td California street.
The Nevada journal., 1851-12-25
joseph Genella,

nN Montgomery street, near Jackson, has
" lust moved into his new hre-proof store,
and opened the largest assortment of Crocke-
nv. Glass and Hollow ware, Cutlery, Looking
Glasses, chandeliers, etc, that can be found
on the shores of the Pacific; and he pledges
himself to sell goods of the best quality at the
most reasonable rates.
Particular attention paid to selecting wares
forhotes. 5u-lm
The Nevada journal., 1851-12-25
Bunker Hill Restaurant.

Montgomery st, near Clay, San Francisco.
nFFERSto business men the convenience
~ of location in the centre Of the business
part of the city. Its bill of fare comprises
the choicest selections from the proverbially
excellent market of San Francisco. Lodg-
ng rooms furnished with all the requisites
for comfort. Terms moderate.
50-Im J. VIC. TELLER.
The Nevada journal., 1851-12-25

WNAINTS, Oils. Window Glass, etc. The
II subscriber offers for sHle full assortment
OF sizes of English and French window glass
from 10 by II 10 sc by 80.
AIso---Paints oils, Spirits of Turpen,ine,
Varnishes, Putty, Brushes, etc. etc. Feeling
grateful for past favors from generous pub
lie, he would still solicit share of patronage.
RoBT. MARSH,
Jackson st, 8 doors above Sansome,
69-3m San Francisco.
The Nevada journal., 1851-12-25
San Francisco Advertisements.
Sutter Iron Works,
Rincon Point, San Francisco.

NInOU1 I OIlIV, DuII II I'II0I IoO0'
CTEAM ENGINES and boilers, machin-
- cry for crushing and pulverizing quartz
rock, castings in iron and brass, wrought
iron work, water wheel castings, and all
kinds of machiuery made to order.
Being largely engaged in manufacturing
quartz rock machinery, and having an ex-
tensive assortment of patterns on hand, are
prepared to receive and execnte orders witt
dispatch.
Parties wishing further information, or to
contract for machinery, by addressing Geo.
X Gluyas, Superintendent, as above, or
Jas. Blair Esq, Agent, San Francisco, will
be promptly attended to.
Aug 30-3m*
DANIEL oKEsoN, JOHN DENNIE.
The Nevada journal., 1851-12-25
F. G. Gray, Brother and Co.

Wholesale Grocers and Commission Mer-
chants. Pacific st. Wharf, San Francisco.
TTAVE in store, and keep constantly on
Ill hand by fresh arrivals, general assort-
ment of groceries, liquors, tobacco, cigars,
etc, to which they respectfully invite the at.
tention Of country dealers.
gr Orders attended to with prompttudc
and fidelity.
San Francisco, Oct 25, 1851, 53~3m
The Nevada journal., 1851-12-25

uFMR. F. II. f. SuDEckE. late OF hancno .ho
Hermann, would call ut 'ne oiilce =. .no
MARysvILLE HERALD, he VIII h'l1 'ne,S or,snce
or him.
The Nevada journal., 1851-12-25
OM.--BaiIey & Gilbert, Oil Man,

Il 80 "
" ufacturers Pine street, between sansome
and Battery, have on hand and are constant
ly manufacturing pure beachcd sperm Oil,
well recommended for machinery; bleached
polar OIL and:Winter strained Lard Oil in
packages to suit purchasers, and the quality
guaranteed.
On Hand-300o gallons pure sperm Oil ;
$4,000 gallons Polar Oil; 5000 gals Lard
OIL, 1000 gals winter strained Polar Oil.
Sc I'm San Francisco
The Nevada journal., 1851-12-25
WINES AND LIO-
BANKING HOUSE,

OF JAS KING, OF WIN, q co.
EXCHANGE on
Geo Peabody, Esq, London,
Camman, Whitehouse, & Co. New York
J. Corning s. Co, New Orleans
Riggs and Lcvering, st Louis,
And on Messrs Coreoran and Riggs
Payable at their office, Washington city
'' Merchants Bank. Boston,
Philadelphia Bank, Philadelphia,
" Bank of Baltimore, Baltimore,
d" Bank of Virginia and branches.
bl.0m
The Nevada journal., 1851-12-25

oNE PUMPING MACHlNE-l2 horse
~ power, with pumps complete and loco
motive boiler; for sale by ,,Nnrpc
BEVERLY G. SANDEkS,
eo J., Howison's Pier.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-04
Later from Texas.

The steamship Mexico, Capt Place, ar
rived yesterday evening from Galveston we are
indebted her attentive officers for files OF Calves
ton papers. The news is of little interest. We
make few extracts from the Galveston papers
Gen. Persifer +. Smith arrived here by the New
Orleans packet of Tuesday, and proceeded by the
same vessel to Lavaca, on his way to San Antonio.
Public Debt.-The papers at the seat OF Govern
ment announce that the whole amount OF claims
against the State presented for adjustment according
to law up to the Isl inst, whenthe time for presena
ton expired, does not exceed five millions of dollars
Several large claims, including the bond held by Nh
Dawson, were not presented.
The men recently assembled at ST. Josephs Island
and other points west to join the Cuba expedition
had not dispersed at the last accounts 1t Is to be
apprehended that they may seek IN Mexico the oc-
cupaiiOn from which they have been cut on IN
Cuba
The vote for Congress in tins district, far
turns had been received at Austin by the last ac-
counts stands as follows Howard 1894, Mcleod
2,3l6, Lewis 2,l27, Potter, LIZ Tweive counties
not yet returned.
The election returns from Seventy-six counties re-
ported at Austin, exhibit the following as the result
Of the elections for State officers
For Govemor-Bell, (nd. Southern Rights II S6ii
Johnson, 5.l5s Greer, (Houston) 3,1S Chambers
1883 Epperson, (Whg) 1860.
For Lieut.. GovemoT-HendersOn, $40 Ward,
CASA Keenan,, 4,723 Gillett, ,575.
Associate Jusuces-Wheeler, li,l9O Lipscomb,
lO37s Webb, 5000.
Commissioned Crosby, 1892 Ward, 6.073.
The Chief Justice of Bexar County has posted up
notices San Antonio says The Ledger giving notice
that the laws of the state relative to free negroes and
slaves shall be Vigorously enforced. These laws for
BID free negroes remaining In the Sute, and prescribe
the penalties for violation OF the same, ana also
forbid slaves hiring their time, IN any way 10
act and deal as free person.
The Galveston Journal of the 10Th INST has the fol-
towing IN relation 10 the crops
The accounts given of the Texan crops have been
often contradictory. The truth appears TO be that the
long drouth this year has operated very caprclousy
and uneQually upon planters. In the same neigh
borhood. and within distance of a few miles, we
often hear OF some very fair crops and OF Others that
have been nearly ruined As general rule the Corn
crop OF the country is exceedingly short though we
trust very few OF our farmers VIII have 10 buy but II
is quite certain that very few viii have 10 sell There
can now be no doubt that the Cotton crop Is also
generally quite short some say II VIII average very
little half fair crop However, there has been
a much larger amount planted IN Cotton this year
than before, and a well-lnformed merchant, who
has Just returned from the country. thinks larger
amount will be shipped this year than any previous
wear. IN. q. Papers, Sept. p.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-04
Slaye-Catching in Chautauque County.

JAMESTOWN, y. u, TUESDAY, SeN. ~ 1871
H. GREELEY-Dear Sir: Our village was
thrown into great excitement this morning, by
the appearance Of three carriages, containing
Deputy Marshal Gates, of Buffalo, with posse
of eight or ten men, and fugitive slave by the
name of Harris, under arrest. They were followed
by some half-dozen men with rifles, shouting Man.
Stealersr Kidnappers" &c. Gates passed through
town without being molested, however.
Harris was arrested in Bus, about daylight, while
milking. 1t is said that he made his escape from
Virginia before the Fugitive Slave Law was passed
The town of Bust the strong hold OF Abolition,
and is pretty thoroughly stirred up.
Yours, in haste, 1--WE.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-04
Opposition Nominations.

WITH District-Dr BENZ f. BOwEN OF Os-
wego, for Senator.
VIM Judiciai Dist1ct.-For Justice OF the
Supreme Court, Theron r. Strong, Palmyra,
Wayne Go.
Oneida Co.-County Judge, P. Sheldon Root
of Utica Senator, - Armstrong OF Rome
Surrogate. Othniel 5 Williams of Clinton; JUS
tice of Sessions. Thomas d. Penfield Treas
urer, De Witt c. Grove OF Utica; Superlntend-
ent of the Poor - Gllett, Coroner, VIM. II.
Green of Deerfeld.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-04

?. 9fkA'i 81, Thursday, Oct, >, ISIS p VI.
', ~, ts''0r' o. The n. Y. Tribune:
us' part OF our City Immediately surround
we rollce Office, appears as il it had Just
r.. .''eua'ed by retreating army. The build
S., "Sei' GEARS unmis:akable evidence of the
!; and sincerity of those who were engaged
80 e rescue o. the fugitive slave Jerry las,
p,ae' wrote to you. and sent by the nigh,
81 Sizes uain. as good an account of the CON
could gather amid the intense excite.
h.r' ~" uproar. The particulars, as sent
,s ~ you then, do not vary a, all from the facts
r.. We're. The Deputy Marshal Fitch, from
"'Sef' had his arm broken In jumping from the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-04
u The AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL AM

STATISTICAL SOCIETY, which it IS proposed to estab-
hsh IN this City should be looked upon with favor oy
all devoted to the diffusion OF useful knowledge
Geography and statistics practical sciences, ootn
of which have heretofore been comparatively ne
elected IN this country. while in Europe they stand
high in favor with the learned Of all classes.
On the 9Th inst there will be meeting at the Geo.
graphical Rooms No. l79 Broadway, for the purpose
9tslec,irg officers and adopting Co0Ss.1a9ni "asa
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-04
Indictments for Treason in Philadelphia.

FHlLADELFHIA. T ~ ~
Tire Grand jury in the United states District
Court, this morning found true bills against
Elijah Lewis, Joseph Scarlet, CasPar Hannaway
and James Jackson, white men and p coored,
being all of those IN custody except one
for treason, in participating in the Christlana
affair. The bill against George Wise, one OF the
colored men in custody, was ignored
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-10-04

bales-eGual 10 1881 bales each shy.
These ~ ships thus carried 70 42l bales of cotton,
and the RapPahannoCk and Meridian carried other
cargo equal 20 SEQ bales each-thus making the
pacIiy OF the - ships equal 10 say between - and
5000 bales OF cotton, or upwards OF $500 bales ay
cage. IL Is worthy of note that l9 OF these ships
were built last year. and The cargoeS mentioned
above were the first cargoes OF cotton loaded by them
The >hipS hailed from various ports, commencing
al Phllace phia and gong far East Thomaston.
Me The value of their carsoes was about four
mlllors Of dollars and tie SHIPS themselves about
one million and quarter OF collars.
Truly our Yankee i!Iercs build ships faster than
We can grow cotton 10 load them. ard we Will VEN
,ule 10 intimate that II they want 10 sc, goodheishs
for their spierdlt ships. they must not oustd them
oui.s so fss, Nes Or .ans Plc,y'ra-