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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11
An Interesting Incident.

Mr.. Joseph Leavitt, one of our citizens
returned from California, in speaking of
sights and scenes in California, made men.
ton of the following highly interesting in
cdcnt which speaks eloquently of the true
humanity Of hearts even IN California,
where seillshness and passion are supposed
to reigu with unwonted force:
During the raging Of the cholera in Cal
lorna, Young man from the state Of Mis-
slssippi Jesse Cook, about % years of age.
"ho was engaged in the laborious work of
mining, CHANGED 10 meet with a family
from Missouri, consisting of husband, wife,
aud two children, one OF them an infant
Disease had attacked one of them little
boy and he was soon stricken down by
cholera and laid by the Sorrowing parents
IN little grave dug on the bank of a riy-
er. Soon after the father of the child died
leaving only the mother aud her infant
daughter. Her grIef was great She was
IN strange land. The husband Of her
youth aud the first born son of her hope
had departed TO the land Of spirits. aud their
remains we're laying IN their graves IN the
quiet vale of rlyer. Her earthly support
had failed, and vet she chung to hle for The
sake of her infant daughter
Strangers proved kind, and the hand e
benesolence provided for her wants, and
the voice OF kindness greeted her cars
But disease preyed npou her, and death
tore her away lfum her tender infant, and
by strangers she was buried The sweet,
loving eyes of the infant looked up conhd-
ungls into the face of Young Cook, and a
smile wreathed us beautiful face. and ITS
delicate Iuie hands stretched forth ipndlug-
ly No female was there To caress and
care for it, and the Young miner, with a
trust 10 God and his own resources, took
The nameless nisut, then only seven months
old, M charge, and provided for 1t with all
fathers care and mothers love. He
dan, fed and washed and dressed u aud
gave 1t the fond name of ms mother, Mary,
by day Graded 1t near him in his tolls, and
al night huddied 1t, as an augled-chlid, TO
his bosom. Aver a while he made apphca-
ton To various families at Sacramento CITY
TO have the child taken care of, aud offered
to pay h,e dollars a week, but none were
disposed II undertake the care Of II, and
he abandoned mining and resolved TO pro,
coed TO Oregon, and there take Up land for
a farm aud make home for the itlle or.
phan. The simple unadored facts 10 this
case are sufficiently touching aud suggestive
without amy comments from our pen
Bangor Wing.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11
Interesting Incident

The following incident connected with
the recent trip of the President to the VIZ
ginia Springs has been furnished by a
friend for publication
SIX miles northwest of Stanton, on the
stage route to the warm springs is the vii
lage OF West View here resides an aged
Presbyterian minister, venerable, not only
for Years bot piety, original in thought aud
manner, decisive % character, and bold ia
the expression of bis sentiments Although
trembling under the weight of wears and
disease he bad attended carefully topassing
events connected with the political condi-
ton at the country Always warm friend
of the Secretary of the Interior, be had re-
que-led him through friend to call with
the President at his cottage in West View
on ther passage to the spflngs. As might
have been expected, the request was cour-
teously complied With
The ceremony took place while the fee
Die and aged man lay reclining on his bed.
Mr.. Fillmore, said he, | am grateful
for your trouble and condescension IN this
CALL aud regret that my physical condition
iorblds the respect, even IN posture, which
| am disposed to render No condescen-
sion, -ir, replied the President, am sor-
~ to find your health So feeble | am no
man worshpper,' continued the speaker,
but honor the office created by the people,
aud the public officer who is determined to
execute the laws aud maintain the Union.
The SIN of a distinguished relative now no
more, was never my SIN. love this Union.
My desire has been to take YOU by the
hand. as the friend of the Union, and | am
satisfied aud pleased. | pray God TO put II
INTO the hearts of the people To take YOU as
their Chief Magistrate for the next Presi-
dental term. behexe 1t would stay and
strengthen the Union. And now, may the
rich blessing OF Heaven rest upon your
head. | am done, sir, aud wish no reply
The President bowed, aud pressed the
hand of the venerable Christian patriot
My reverend father he SAID | am under
great obligations to YOU for your kind feel
ings and blessings .StGnnfOR Spectator.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11

disturbing influence upon the bees
Mr.. l.angstroth has hives Of his own in
venlion in which the bees are exposed TO
the JaH light Of day, so that all their
beautiful works are as easily examined
as the articles exhibited in a shop-keep-
er's window. They do not manifest the
slightest dislike to such a perfect food
oflight.
tits obvious that this unexpected dis
covery must greatly facilitate thorough
knowledge of the habits of this wonder
fat insect; rs the Queen is almost con-
sianily IN sight, and all the mysteries
of the hive are unlolded in the most am
pie manner 10 the lover of nature. We
know that Mr.. Langsiroth has been re-
peaiedly consulted respecting the best
means of venulaiina public rooms; and
we strongly suspect him of having stolen
some OF his ideas from the admirable
principles on which bees vcn,ilate their
hives. We wish he could persuade the
community that their public and private
buildings ought TO be at least as well
ventilated as the humble dwelling Of the
bee, and thus aid in cfleciing a revolu-
ton, the importance of which to the pub
lie health cannot be oyerestimated.-
Phila. North Am.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11
Letters from the Victims.

Several letters have been received through
the mail from Havana, from members Of
the Lopez party. One from a brolhef TO
his sisters says,
Deceived by false visions, embarked in
the expedition for Cuba. We arrived ID
bout 400 ln number, last week, and in a.
bout an hour from now we, means 80 of
us, will be lost was taken prisoner after
an engagement, and, with fifty others, am to
be shot M an hour.
die. nay dear brother aud sisters, a re-
peniaul sinner, having been blessed with the
last rites of our holy religion. Forgive me
for all nay tcIIes of my life, aud YOU my
dear aud aiiecuonaIe sisters, pray for my
poor soul.
c. A. Cook writes as follows:
Nv dear friends A bout fifty of us-Col.
Crucudcus command-were taken prison.
ers yesterday have not received our sent
euce set, but no doubt we will be shot be-
fore sunset Lopez, the Seouadrci has de-
celyed US there is 40 doubt iha; all those
reports about the Cuban rising were trump
ed up IN New Orleans
Lopez took nearly all his command and
deserted US We were attacked by some
800 or 200 of the Queens troops the Sc
cond day after we landed Our own gallant
Col. Cnuenden did all that any man could
debut we saw we had been deceived aud
retrcatcd to the sea shore with the inten.
tlon of getting of to our country II posi-.
bic, Got three boats aud got of with the
intention of coasting until we fell IA witt
an American vessel, aud were taken prison
ers by the steamboat llaveneTo.
Explain TO my family that have done
nothing but was instlgated 10y the highes
motives, that die with clear conscience
and like a man with a stout heart | senc
my watch To you, 1t Is for little Benny. my
nephew. Good bye, God bless you all.
GILMAN A. COOK
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11

Taking NoteS.-A great many years
ago when there were slaves IN Massachu-
sets, and some Of the best men in the
community owned them, there was Il
clergyman in a town in Essex County
whom we may call Mr.. Cogswell who
had an old fayorile servent by the name
of Cuilee As was often the case Cuff
fee had as much liberty to do as he
pleased MS any body else IN the house !;
and he probaly entertained high re-
spect for himself.
Cuiiee on the Sabbath might have
been seen in the ministers pew looking
round with grand air, and so far as APP
Pearence indicated prolitlng quite as
much 10y his masters preaching as many
others about him.
Cuilee noticed one Sunday morning
that several gentlemen were taking notes
OF the sermon, and he determined to do
the same. So in he afternoon he brought
a sheet of paper and pen and INK. The
minister happening 10 look down into
his pew could hardly maintain his grayl-
~ as he saw his negro spread OUT 10
his task with one side of his face nearly
touching the paper and his tongue thrust
out of his mouth. Cuiice kept at his
notes however until the sermon was
concluded, knowing nothing, and caring
as little, about the wonderment of ms
master.
When the minister reached home, he
sent for Cufiee to come into his study.
Well, Cuilee, said ne what were
you doing in meeting this afternoon ?
Doing nassa Taking notes y was
his reply.
70" taking notes = exclaimed the
master.
Sartin massa, all the gentlemen take
notes
Well, let me see them, said Mr.,
Cogswell.
Cuilee thereupon produced his sheet
of paper, and his master found 1t scraVl-
ed all over with all sorts of marks and
lines, as though dozen of spiders, dip
ped in ink, had marched over it.
Why this it all nonsence,' said the
minister as he looked at the notes
Well massa,' Cuflee replied,
thought SO all tie time you aoas preaeh-
ing, '-CdrPet Bag.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11

Singular Interposition.-A lady who
had tame bird which she was in the
habit of letting out of the cage every day.
One morning as he was picking crumbs
OF bread off the carpet, her cal, which
had always before shown great kindness
to The bird seized il on sudden, and
Jumped with it in her mouth upon the
table. The lady was much alarmed for
the fate of her lavorite, but on turning
about, instantly discovered the cause
The door had been left open, and a
strange cat had just entered the room -
After turning il out her own cat came
down from her place Of safety, aud drop
ped the bird without having done II the
smallest injury.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11
Ladies' Waists,

Mrs. SwIsshelm, in a savage article against
the magazine iasaion-plates, says " We
know women now, who are dying, dying by
Their own hands, and pIousy saying thelr
prayers every day and for their death the
magazine publishers are accountable at the
bar of the Eternal. They are numbering
them as truly as ever David sew Urah by
the sword of the Amaleklte No human a
gency can teach these victims OF fashion,
plate-mongers, that the long whalebones
sticking down into their sides, the tght
strings tied round the small OF the back and
weight of skirts dragging on them, are
crushing their lives out, and dragging them
to their graves. They will not believe they
are entailing misery, and disease, and death
upon their children But yet many Of them
do know II, and, with all their Wanted love
to their offspring, would rather see their 1T
tie ones suffer ten thousand deaths than that
they themselves should fail 60 look like
Prometheus IN my picture here'-a long-sl-
ded funnel set on Jug"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11

CdHJornid. Professor Shepherd, who
has recently explored this land Of won
ders, thus writes of IT | have now
explored California for nearly two years.
| can truly say it is land Of wonders.
There are fresh flowers every month in
the year, aud winter now wears the
bloom of spring. have found water
falls three aud four times as high as Nj
agara natural bridges, of white marble,
far surprising in beauty that of Rock
bridge, Virginia some thousands of
gold bearing veins, lnexhauslible quanll-
lies OF iron and chrome creslead, blsmulh
and quicksilver, most beautiful porcelain
clay, aud, IN short, every thing that can
bless an industrious aud entcrprlsing
people
In one valley found more than forty
springs over one hundred degrees Fab
renheit. In another valley sixteen gey-
sers like the famous one in Iceland. In
this famous abode of Vulcan the rocks
are so hot that you can stand upon them
but short time, even with thick boots
on. The silicious rocks are bleached to
snowy whlteness, and breccIaled and
congiomeraie rocks are now actually
forming. The roar OF geysers al times
may be heard mile or more, and the
moment is one of the most intense in
Ierest as you approach them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11
Curious Facts from the Census.

A writer in the New York Observer calls
attention to some curious facts derived from
the census OF the United States. These
facts show that there is remarkable prev
alence of Idlocy and insanity among the
free blacks over the whites, aud especially
over the slaves. la the State of Maine
every lourteelth colored person is an idiot
or lunatic. And though there is a gradu-
al improvement IN the condition of the coli
ored race, as we proceed ives, aud south.
yet il is evident that the free States are the
principal abodes of idlocy aud lunacy a.
mong them.
la OHIO there are Just ten colored per-
sons, who are idiots or lunatIcs, where there
is one in Kentucky. And al Louisiana,
where a large majority of the population Is
CO ored, and four-hiths of them are slaves
there is but one of these unionunates te
1909, who are sane. The proportions II
other States, according 10 census OF lsiO
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11

are as follows in Massachusetts | in 43 !;
Connecticut in lS5 New York | in 257;
Pennsylvania in $50; Maryland in
1914; Virginia in 1909; North Carolina
| IN 1915; South Carolina IN 24i0 Ohio
l in lO5; Kentucky / in 1853. This is
certainly a very curious calculation; and
indicates that diseases of the braiu are far
more rare among the slaves than among the
free Of the o0tored race. May 1t not be be-
cause, of the latter, many are not vet sutii-
ciently advanced IN intellectual culture to
take care of themselves, while the slaves
are provided for by their mastersl
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11

.ScohiRg Chiidren.-lt has been re-
marked by writer who appears TO un-
dersland the subject well, that great
deal of injury is done TO children by
scoldlng. Many children have been
driven from home by II, and have be
come wanderers and vagabonds. IL
sours their temper, SO that one thorough
scoldIng prepares the way for two or
three more. IL sours your temper, pro-
vided ii is sweet, which is question: =
II you scold, the more you Will have to
scold, because you have become crossef,
and your children likewise. Seeding
allen iales the hearts OF your chlldren--
Depend upon it, they cannot love you
as well after you have rated them as the,
did before. You may reproach then
with frmness and declslon-you ma,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11

hundred dollars are frequently paid for mo.
dels Of crystals imported from France.
Experiment. The clerk of steamboat
once charged freight for pile Of rope for
passing cars on an inclined plane, accord
ing to his measurement, onc-iourih Of the
price intended; not having learned the
difference between an eighl-loot cube and
eight cubic feet, or other mysteries Of the
cube; also locked up from thousands to
whom ii would be well if they were spread
out in broad daylight.
We think it due to the estimable author
Of these ESSAYS to place IN our columns the
annexed testimony to their value, from the
honorable Senator Shields, of Illinois, for
which purpose we solicited a copy of the
letter.
BELLEvILLE, June IL 1851
Dcdr Sir have Just received the first
number OF your essays on Mechanism 1t
will give me great pleasure to contribute to
It's circulation in this State. hope to see
your essays on Geology aud Mechanism
IA every common school IN tins State, for
the purpose of primary instruction 1t
would be impossible to hud greater guam
iity of useful information in a smaller COM
pass. Yours, respectfully,
JAS. SHIELDS.
JOSIAH HoLBRooK, Esq, Washington.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11

The Arab and his SrpentS A Paris
of the St. Louis Repub-
lican says:
| stopped to see some Of the numer-
Gus shows which are in full operation
during the holidays. found myself at
last within a circle where an Arab was
showing off with seven or eight great
serpents. | wanted TO turn and 90 away,
but the crowd had become SO great, that
found could not move, and was oblig-
ed to remain witness Of certainly one
of the most curious and frighlful specla-
Giles ever offered TO the public. The
snake charmer was seated on the ground,
after the fashion of his country, with his
snakes all around him; two or three of
them were of the most enormous size, al
most as large as full grown boa. He
would take them in his hands, let them
wind around his legs, arms, body neck
and head stick out their forked ton
CUES and kiss him on the hands, the lips,
the eye lids, and present their heads or
tails 10 him, as he commanded them.
While the spectacle was proceeding
in the most successful way, one of the
largest snakes slipped off unnoliced by
the Arab, or apparently so, and dragged
ilscli along, got oIt of the crowd, every
body you may be sure, giving him
clear space. Just outside of the circle
two dogs were playing together. The
serpent no sooner espled them than he
raised his head and IN another moment
was busy in winding himself around the
body of one OF the unfortunate animals.
The poor dog really screamed with fright.
II was like the screams OF human be-
ing.
The Arab no sooner card At and un-
derslood the cause than he got uP, vest
10 the spot, and without touching the
serpent at all, spoke few words, aud
the creature Instantly uncolled Itself
slowly until it left the dog free, and | as
sure YOU one of the canine race never ran
as fast as that dog did, as soon as he got
loose The surprise OF the spectators OF
thus scene knew no bounds, aud pieces
of silver were literally showered into the
Arabs turban.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11
Singular Advertisement.

The following singular advertisement APP
pears in an English paper -
" Wanted, by young lady, aged 10, OF
pleasing counteuance, good figure, agreea-
BILE manners, general information and yari-
Gus accomplishments, who has studied eve
ny Thing from creation TO a CROCHET, stu.
alton IN the family of a gentleman. She
viii take the head of his table, manage his
household, scold his servants, nurse his ba
bies, when they arrive check his trades
mems bills, accompany him TO the theatre
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11
4 Rennnlal Disoorery h Me Van

4 Beautiful Discovery in The Man
aoeueuf ofBeeS.-ll has hitherto been
regarded as well established fact, that
bees require the light TO be carefully ex-
cluded from their habl,allons. The Rev.
l.. l.. Langsroth, of Chestnut street, a
native oil tins city, and gentleman OF
equal worth and accomplishment, who
has been engaged for many .'ears IN The
scientific investigation OF their habits,
has most concIuslvely proved that This is
not the case.--'The various glass obsers-
ing hives, which have been used 10y IN
genious naturalls,s, have always been
furnished with shutters, 10 be opened
only when the hives are inspected
Such sudden admission Of light exert
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11

Ertraordinary Escape-OM Puts
Horse OUtdoRe.-On Tuesday evening,
a horse attached TO a buggy wagon, be-
longing in Worcester, broke loose near
the Grafton Depot, and ran toward the
track, upon which he turned, and at full
speed gallopped for nearly two miles over
sideways, many of which were from six
to eight feet in width. Two trains were
approaching the engineer of the foremost
saw the fire flying as his heels struck the
rail, and slackened speed, by which
means the animal was saved. Upon
nearing bridge, the frighted brute
plunged madly down the steep embank-
ment, distance of twenty-one feet by
actual measurement, ran some six or
eight rods across the short valley, and up
an opposite and very steep rise of nearly
sixteen feet, where he was captured by
person who had watched his perilous
fight.
The strangest part of the story is that
with the exception of the loss of two
spokes in one wheel both wagon and
horse were uninlured. The above was
furnished to usby an eye witness.-Ctin-
ton COur0nt
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11

The man who don't advertise took
his clerks of on an excursion Saturday,
shutting up his shop during their alb
sence. While out, the party called at
farmers house aud got a drunk of water;
aud dined oil blueberry patch in the
bushes. When they returned, the chap
charged his boys lost time, and quarter
apiece for their pleasure-and made
money by the trip. lie now thinks of
selling out and going into the cheap ex-
cursion business.
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4 Faid Ercase-A Spanish priest,
once exhorting the soldiers to fight like
lions, added, IN the ardor of enthusiasm,
'tellecl my brethren that whosoever falls
to-day IN battle sups tonight IN Para
disc Thunde,s of applause followed
the sentiment. The fight began, the
ranks wavered, the priest took to his
heels, when a soldier stopping him, re-
proachlully referred to the promised sup
per in Paradise. True my son, true,
said the priest, but never eat suppers.'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11

The Potcers of Raii,oay Conductors
At Lowell, Conductor Of the South Read
ing Branch Railroad named Wood, was
cited before the Police Court TO answer to
charge of assauling, and eJectng from
the cars passenger named Fitzgerald
From the evidence it appeared that Fnz-
gerald was disorderly in the cars, aud the
Court held that the Conductor was fully
justified IN eJecting him.
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or in walking or riding, cut the leaves of
his new books, sew on his buttons, warm
his slippers, and generally make his misera-
BILE life happy. Apply, in tie first place by
letter to Louisa Caroline Linden Grove,
and afterwards To papa, upon the premises
N. B. The wedding finger is size No
4, (sinall) No Irish need apply"