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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-09-04

GETTING WEDDING CoAT.-Amone
the anecdotes detailed by DR.. Bushnell in
his sermon at Litch6eld, illustrative of the
Age Of Homespun, was one which deserves
to be told by itself, and better than we can
repeat One of the aged divines of that
county, still living, was married during the
revolution, but under singular difficulties
There was an obstacle to the wedding that
seemed insurmountable. lie had no wed.
ding coat, nor was wool to be had to make
one, and it was in dead of winter. Yet
all parties were ready, and he was anxious
to be married without delay. At last the
mother of the intended bride discovered
the difficulty, and promptly had some oil
her sheep shorn and set0ed up in blankets
to keep them warm, while of the wool she
spun and wove a coat for her reverend SON
in.law.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-09-04

lone fell with such flower in his posses
sion, he became Immediately subject To
| fits" !
l6. One of my friends cnt himself A
man servant being present. secured the
knife hastily, auointed it with oil, and put
ting 1t into the drawer, besought the pa
tent not to touch it for some days. Wheth
er the cure was effected by this sympahet'
ic means, can't affirm; but cured it was
so don't be alarmed
II. If you feel on a sudden shivering
sensation in your back, there is somebody
walking over your future grave.
1s. A person speaking by himself vii
die violent death.
10. Don't go under ladder, for if yor
do you'll be hanged.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-09-04

BAD RoADs.-I" Which of these roads
leads to the village of w." inquired
Traveller, as he came to place where the
road he was travelling forked in different
directions, of an urchin who sat upon a
log near by, and whose appearance indica-
ted that he was evidently fair specimen
of the genus Yankee.
Any one on 'em, sir" answered the
boy.
Which is the best my lad 2" inquired
the traveller"
Saint nary one on 'em the best"
(Which is the nearest p
"Aint much difference"
(Which do you think had better takel"
=" You take any one on 'em, and before
you git half way thar, you'll wish you'd
tuck tother."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-09-04

Why lie DID IT.--We see an anecdote
IN the papers, which furnishes reason
why the famous John Hancock wrote his
signature to the Declaration of Indepen-
dence in so large and bold hand. 1t is
known that the British Government offered
SO, 500 for his head, and according to the
Maine CultiOatOr, when he appended his
name TO the Declaration" he wished to
dash his whole soul into il, and rising from
his seat he exclaimed There, John Bull
can read my name without spectacIes--he
may double his reward, aud Ill set them Il
defiance"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-09-04

vantages, was triumphant and complete"
Mr.. Mech said, the machine they had seen
that " would soon cut out all the grain in
England" 1t was boon Of no ordina-
ry value, one of the most important i'm
provements ever introduced into the coun-
try"
1t is curious that these Reapers, which
have been in use, we believe, upon our
western prairies for nearly Ten years, have
not been heard of in England before they
were seen at the great exhibition, and The
fact illustrates some of the many uses OF
this international exchange.-EUe. Post.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-09-04
poetry.


The Drunkard's Wife.
A life in the Dmnk4rd's cot,
A home by his freess hearth,
Unclaimed to brutal sOt,
In little hell on eanh.
Like lone bird Gagged, Ipine,
Far away from hope and love;
Oh! that bright hope were mine,
Away in the bright realms above.
Once more alone am left,
To weep DER his broken vow;
He's gone-of hcncr Bereft-
To loath>ome grog shop now
He reels through the bowling storm,
Like fiend Of night set free /;
And they bring his blOated form,
When robbed of reason, to me.
Our home is no longer bright,
And the world begins to ffown,
While my heart, that once was light,
A load Of sorrow bears downs
Then my warning words shall be,
AsIbld farewell to earth
From the sot'S embraces flee,
Or live ny his hreless hearth
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-09-04

LIFE INSURANOE,
at is an institution contemplating W hxed good to
mankind"
We invite the attention of the public to the principles of
the National Life Insurance company.
The Charer is liberal and particularly adapted to the
wants OF all whn may desire to embrace such an nsitu-
ton. Itshould be embraced
lst BY Husbands and Fathers make provision, after
their DEATH for their WIDOWS aud children.
age.
3D. BY creditors insure the loss which the death of
the debtor might OCCASION
sun ny the borrower to enable his representatives, IN
case OF his death, to repay the loan.
5th Those who a little from their daily labor, or
yearly ncome shond invest in this Savings Bank that
may Dc beyond the reach ofaccident and that me wild
ow and ch1d may receive ther with usury" lly-3l
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-09-04
Insurance Notice.

Makng3 IA per cent for the year ending Aug /, 1851
sad pei centage to be cast the OF pre-
mum note, without reference to any endorsement, and
be paid to the Treasurer at his office in Montpelier,
before the 18th day of October 1851 being the day of the
annual meeting of said Company.
AS usual list of persons insured in the several towns
with the amount of assessments due from each respective
", VIII be forwarded to the representatives elect the
Legislature, by whom moneys be forwarded to the of
nee. Will the members of the Company please bear in
mind that by sending the small amount of the
due from each respectively by the Representative
other person. at the time specified they will much advance
the interest Of the Company saving vast of la
Dor IN the Treasury Department, and to themselves
siderable item in postage and interest," to which they vii
be subjected in case of neglect
]. e. WRIGHT, Treasurer
Insurance Office, Montpelier, Aug. IL, 1851.
Or Printers of each weekly newspaper in this Stat
requested to publish the above notice three weeks
cesslvey, and forward their bills by the members of tn
Legislature, for payment
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-09-04


Dr. j. C. Aver: have been cured of the worst cough
ever had my life, by your Cherry PICTORIAL and new
fail, when have opportunity Of recommending to
others Yours, respectfully
Ii Il
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-09-04

Read the following and see If this medicine is worth
trial This patient had heCOne very feeble, ard the effect
of the medicine was unmistakably distincl:-
United Suites Hotel Saratoga Springs,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-09-04

Brunswick, Me-, Ieb. D 1877.
From an Overseer in the Hamilton Mills in
this City,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-09-04

The following as of the worst cases, which the
physicians aud friends thought to be incurabe consunp
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-09-04
BOARD OF FINANCE.
HOMER w HEAToN, ALBERT l.. CATLIN,
JOHN A. PAGE.
LEE INSURANCE.

Medical Examiner, oRIN SMITH, N. D
Consulting Physician, FRED w. ADAMS, NJ.
Secretary JAMES T. THURsToN.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

| Mr. Editor:-I visited the Court House in Boston,
Wednesday during the Trial of one Of the alleged res
cuers of Shadrach, and never forcibly struck
with the pa,siblity of certain theories prorounded in
the Festiges Of Crcat17a,' l then At one ia
BILE, sat Lord and Lunt, the bearing the most
unmisakeabe resemblance to a walrus the others lin
eaments suggesting the lvest recollections OF a wolf
Marshal Devans, with his handsome dark eyes set
close the of his nose, looked prm and sly as
fox; while his nyrmidons of the police exhibited all
sorts ofbrua porraitdres, from that of bisonto boar
] should like to have Professor Aggassez's opinion
upon the causes which have generally beastfed the
faces ofthose humans. By the laws of appeancy and
sympathy, the face and general appearance of man
gradually assmilates what he is, and what he wish
es to be; so that perhaps those creatures made with
upright forms, and countenances that might be turned
towards the sun, have grown british in aspect from the
spanielism which they have lately INDUCED n and from
the blood hound business which they have sold them
selves The question interesting one to compare.
tive natural history. P.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

DRUNK.-There is scarcely wordin the English
language that seems to be studiously avoided by
every body, the at the head of this paragraph
We wish the thing was as uncommon as the word
The last synonym that we have observed is slight,
term, II strikes us, rather inappropriate, since a
eight man, in the cant of the word, is almost
always :" loose character We give a list of a
few of the various words and phrases which have
been in use, at time or another, to signify some
stage of nebriation-Over the bay, half seas over,
hot, high, corned, cut, cooked, shaved disguised.
iammed, damaged, sleepy tired, discouraged, snuff;
fy whipped, how come ye SO, breezy, smoked, top
heavy, fudded, groggy, tipsy, smashed, swipy slew
ed, cronk, sailed down, how fare We, the lee
urch, all sails set, three sheets in the wind, well IN
der way, battered, blowing, booty, sawed, snubbed
bruised, screwed, soaked, comfortable stimulated
Ijug-steamed, tauge-egged, fogmatc, blue-eyed, a
passenger in the Cape Ann stage, striped, booty,
faint, shot in the neck, bamboozled weak jointed
sizzled, balmy got brick in his hat, got a turkey
on his back Burlington Sentinel.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

PUBLIC SP1RIT.-We are glad to learn that
the contemplated enterprise of erecting spacious
and substantial building for manufacturing purposes
and furnishing it with an engine of great power,
meets with deserved encouragement from all quar-
tiers. deed of the requisite quantity of land upon
the Norwich and Worcester Railroad in most de-
sirable location, has been rendered to the company
without money and without price, and others in that
section of the city stand ready to follow so excel
lent an example, not only with donations of land,
but as subscribers to the funds necessary to place
the projected enterprise upon substantial founda-
ton.
AT no distant day, Worcester is destined to be one
OF the most important manufacturing cities in the
Union, and at the present time even believe there
is scarcely another place which can offer so many
inducements for men of industry and enterprise tt
settle.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

WAYNE's OPINION OF ARNoLD.-The Phil
adelphia Sun has published letter Of Gen. Anthony
Wayne in which that old hero gives his opinion that
Gen. Arnold, who, notwithstanding his base treason
has generally been reputed man of extraordinary
courage, was a coward. Gen. Wayne's letter
which is dated Oct. l, 1880, says;
had long known the man early as 1775 he
produced conviction in me that honor and true vir-
tue were strangers to his soul-and however, con-
Trajectory 1t may appear, he did not possess either
fortltude OF personal courage He was naturally a
coward, and never went into danger but when stim-
ulared by liquor, even to intoxicaton consequently
not capable Of conducting any command committed
10 his charge.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

IMPORTANT FROM CENTRAL AMERIcA.--The
New York Sun of Friday contains the following inter.
estng information from Nicaragua, communicated by
Capt Ellory, of the steamer Orus. Capt ElIory left
San Juan on the 18th ut
He brings the gratifying news of the entire with
drava! of the British naval forces at San JUAN the
probable immediate abandonment Of the ridiculous Mos.
quito protectofate by the English, and the surrender
back to the Nicaragua Government of the port of San
Juan, and all the territory which the British have
so long unjustly held sway
The odious negro police to be done away with
in six weeks when it reported, the entire govern.
ment of the place and control of the territory would be
given up to the Nicaraguan Government.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

STRANGE SUPERsT1TIoN.-We have always known
that old tars on the ''sat wave'' were somewhat
superstous in regard to going to sea Fridays ant
the launching of their ships that day, but we die
not know until few days ago. that river men were
mbued with any such notions. Sitting in conversation
not long since, in the social hall of the s. with the
captain, gentleman came to take passage for hmsel
and horse, to St. Louis-the price was agreed upon
and the started off. He hardly reached the gang
way however, when the captain rushed after him
upsetting in his way three chairs. Hello sir!
cried he, hailng the gentleman, what is the color
your horse2'
Grey, sir the response.
ny joIry, you your travel on this
boat at any price. What is more, I'll bet you are a
preacher, and never had grey horse and preacher
for passengers that my boat did blow up or sink
why, if should take you couldn't get a crew. The
gentleman, who Minister of the Methodist per-
suasion, smiled, and walked away GIN. paper.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

ACCIDENTS AT THE REVIEW IN BosToN-
Col. Beniamip Loring, while standing in Pemberton
Square during the formation of the regiment under
Col. Holbrook, knocked down by FESTIVE
horse, and in falling his head injured by col
ison with the curbstone. He was taken to his res
dence in Summer street, and passed restless night
but it is hoped he has received no serious injury
A sergeant of the Light Guard, named Stetson,
was knocked down by kick from the horse Of
Major Abbott, and slightly injured.
Col. DinsmOre thrown from his horse, and
received considerable injury by his fail Boston
Transcript
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

A SIGN AS IS SIGN.-We think bad spoilers
will have little difficulty in understanding the follow
ing sign, which was taken from store door in a
commercial town in California California Cour.
PHOR SAIL HEAR
Boots q Shooz, Melessez Winneger, Pork & Beenz
candles, pipes, tin kttles, orsurs CLAIMS, bear skins
slider, brandy, wood, tobackker, hats, capps, nut
megs, pertaters, e. other tin wair besides lot Of
other things witch amt menshind hear
PHEED
PHoR SAIL HEAR, IN EMMY QwoNTITY BY
THE QwoRT.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30
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MEssRs EDITORS: Having occasion to call nj A. p
WARES Clothing Store, few days since, were agree
aoy surprised to see the pile of good and fashionable
ageesby because this state Of things so different from
What IL was but few years since, when Ready Mate
Toinng was hardly deserving the name, and when no
cloth was cut up by the manufacturers of ready made
cotbmg which possibly could be disposed Of in any other
way tits, however, at this time exactly the reverse
none out the best and most fashionable styles of cloths are
purchased by the geneany Proprietor Of this establish
en and by the assistance of good tasteful cutters
mel enabled TO offer to the public, assortment Of cloth
ing which, for beauty and durability cannot be srpassed
ap22-dWu ~ ~ ~ ~' P""'ou'
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

SPLENDID DAGUERREoTYPEs.-Ou readers will
see by an advertisement in another column, that DIR.
Van Astin has removed his Daguerrean establishment
from the old stand in Brnley Row, spacious rooms
in the building known the New York Store, next
north of the American Temperance House, which he
has fitted up in appropriate syIe for the convenience
and comfort Of those who favor him with their orders
of perfect hkenesses of the 'human face divine We
have seen more perfect specimens of the Daguerrean
art in the collections of the best artists in Boston, New
York Philadelphia, than the Dr.'s drawing room
exhibits; and no person who really wants good pic
ture, has any occasion to go farther to obtain one.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

DICTIONARY OF MECHANICS ENGINE WORK
AND ENeINEERNe.-No. 80 is unusually rich in the
diversity and character Of its contents. The diagrams
are executed in the most beautiful style Of wood cutting
and with faithful accuracy The paper machines per.
cussion-cap machines, the pendulum parallel motions,
the Pin-naking machine and the printing press, are
all described, both verbally and by diagrams. The
dictionary can be had at E. N. fuckers, Sc Main St
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

1Y- The New Jersey Peach crop, according to the
Hghstown Record, is very unpromsing. 1t learns ION
several growers in that neghborhood that the fruit is
falling from the in great numbers, on account of
the severe weather. Apples is thought will also be
very in that vicinity.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

II party of fellows in Wbraham, recently, dis
guised themselves and proceeded to house occupied
by four females and man, the latter having wife
and children in Connecticut. They disturbed his SUM
beers by plasterng him over with commodity called
tar.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

FAsEUIL HALL AGAIN REFUsED..--The City
Government Of Boston has again refused the use Of
FaDeuil Hell or public meeting. A petition signed
by two hundred legal yote, asking It's for the pur-
pose of hearing an address upon the Union, by Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher, was rejected by the Board Of
Aldermen, at lie last meeting.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30
The QuadroOn Girl.
H. .'LoNGF LLow.

BY H. LoNGF LOW.
The SLAYER in the broad lagoon,
Lay moored with idle sail;
He waited for the rising moon,
And for the evening gale.
Upon the shore his boat was tied,
And all her listless crew,
Watched the gray alligator slide
Into the still bayou.
Odors of orange flowers and spice,
Reach them from time to time,
Like airs that breathe from paradise,
Upon world of crime.
The Planter, under his roof Of thatch,
Smoked thoughtfuIIy and slow;
The Slavcr's thumb was on the latch,
He seemed in haste to go.
He said " My ship at anchor rides,
In yonder broad lagoon
/ only wait the evening tides,
And the rising of the moon"
Before them, with her face appraised,
In timid attitude,
Like one half curious, hall amazed,
A Quadroon maiden stood.
Her eyes were like a falcons, gray,
Her arms and legs were bare;
No garment she wore save kirtle gay,
And her long raven hair.
And on her lips there play smile
As holy, meek, and faint,
As lights in some cathedral aisle
The features of saint.
''1he soil is barren, the farm is old,''
The thoughtful planter said;
Then looked upon the Slaver's gold,
And then upon the maid.
His heart within him was at strife
With such accursed gains,
For he knew whose passions gave her life,
Whose blood ran in her VEINS.
But the voice of nature was too weak;
he took the gliuering gold!
Then pale as death grew the maiden's cheek,
Her hands as icy cold
The Shaver led her from the door,
He led her by the hand,
To be his slave and paramour
In a strange and distant land.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

THAT ExcURsIoN.--The unfavorabIe weather
prevented our Lowell neghbors from visiting wor-
cester yesterday masse, as had been contemplated.
About two hundred however camc over the road.
who. while here appeared to enjoy themselves xc-
eedingly.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

SIMS SOLD AND SENT TO HAvANA.-By private
letter in this city, from merchant in Savannah, learn
that the good christian man" Potter, the claimant Of
Thomas Sims, after furnishing the poor boy severely,
put him up auction and disposed of him for 5000 to
man, or Gend, who toek him Havana, aud put him
at woik in a Sugar field Commonwealth.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

- The trial Of the murderers of the Cosden family
commenced on Wednesday, May 2sth, at Chestertown.
Shaw, who was recently arrested says that Ford and
Webster are innocent, and the court discharged them
He also says Drummond Innocent but Sheldon, Tay
lor and Murphy are guilty.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

HuRL GATE CHANNEL.--The New Workers are
about to take vigorous measures for the removal of the
rocks in Hur Gate channel Competent engineers have
calculated that the necessary work can be done for
about $4,000, which will probably be raised by sub.
scription.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

NOtice TO the Misunderstanding fitted up Rooms II
ne most Convenient and pieasaRs ntsn.e- express oy
the DRESS MAKING BUSINESS. and engaged the s.ryi.
ces OF an experienced Manua Maker, Miss M. JoHE
SOM we snail be ready April st TO carry depart
et OF business IN al ats different branches in the most
tasteful and scientific manner. '''''
P.s-We would also inform the Ladies' of Worces,er
ana s vicinity that have made arrangements m 70
ceiye the LATEST LONDON & PARIS FASHIONS.
semi-monthly.
apr-dwf n u.pnnN no
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

MIR. Editor-There were many excellent sentiments
given by gentlemen at the dinner table, at the Medical
Meeting on Wednesday, wish had them all--but
happen to be in possession Of copy of only one of
hem given by the chaplain of the occasion. which is
me rorow0g
:" The Faculty and the Clergy of Massachusetts
May they both remember, that the ancient shepherds
honored Escuapius, not because he sucked by
goat but for the divine halo which beamed from his
head.''
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30
d l.. HARDoN g. co.

NJ In reference 10 certain statement that .n,oI T.
the Spy OF Saturday, stating that Mr. Ill., the discoyerey
hking coored daguerreoypes had not sold me the
OF uss MS mode OF taking pictures in this County
rm mat have the right and that right in black and white
dated March 10th and furthermore that there Is een
ue IN thls CITY that has had letter from Mr. Hill sta
County, and that letter can be produced al any time
A w VAN
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

u Naples is the only European state unrepresented
at the Worlds Fair. The despot who controls there
having forbidden his subjects to take part in the exhi
bition. Solitary and alone
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

~ Captain Paulet Henry Somerset, an English
arstocrat Of high blood, has been committed to the
House Of Correction for ten days (ueh to his ctagrn)
for horse-whippins constable. Where is Fletcher
Webster
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30
MRS. M. s. THOMPSON,
Fcmale Physician and Midwife,

Baidness Prevented i-IIy the use or I,,rd,,,,. n,
saghous Medcu,ed Compound badness can be preyep,e
Wy muir soiened, the dandru removed and The hsI,
ue ne genuine article may be found NJ the Drns s,o
o. ~ 2Ol Main street Price rs and s3i cent,
apl6-du
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

u JOB PRINTING of all knds-PamphIets.
Catalogues, shop Bills Bank Checks, PIa-
cards, Concert Bills, Visiting and Business
CARDS, Posters, &C Ac.-NEATLy and PROMPTLY
executed at THIS OFFICE, upon moderate terms. DIFF
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-05-30

u The proposition lately made for the establish
ment OF an Annual American Fair at Washington, has
been received with great favor. Liberal subscriptions
have already been made, and an organization will soon
be effected.