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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-04-24

APoETICAL SIGN.-Rare Ben Jonson had
a body servant whose name was Ralph whom
he first encountered in a very singular man
ner. He was standing much absorbed in
the contemplation of a g%rocer's sign on
Fleet street, and Jonson asked him what he
was staring at.
'Oh, | bese admiring that nice piece of
poetry up there
what poetry, man? see nothing but
a very prose announcement of Coffee and
Tea to be sold"
well, that's it, master; but you don't
read it loikes L:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-04-24

FRANcIs PiGG, Of Indiana, has run ava
from Mrs. Pigg and four little Pigs; he
a hog.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-04-24

lC+s
Certificate of Or, Perry, Portsmouth, N. II.
PORTSMOUTH,, Sept. 90, l84s.
Mr.. J. P. Morse, Agent for " Whites Hair Restorative, -
Dear Sir-I deem it my duty to state some facts respecting
the ineStimable value If Whites Hair Restorative. Several
years ago, after a severe fit of sickness, my wife lost all Of
her hair, the scalp appeared diseased, and the hair grew
out brash and uneven, About a year ago, by another fit OF
sickness, she lost all of her hair a second time, and for q
long lime there was apparently no action in the scalp; AT
Ter varivus applications | was induced ia try the above
mentioned Restorative and nOw, after the use of few
bottles, her hair has grown ont as thick. as lnstrn'ls, ana 0
us beautiful a color as ever. Furthermore, for a long time
I have been afflicted with neuralgia and other pains in my
head, and | have found it the best external remedy | have
ever tried I can, therefore, c%heerully commend it to nj
who are afflicted as above, as the hest article l have eve
seen. Most respectfully yours,
A.. PERRY, MD.
Manufactured by E. WHITE, Lowell, Mass.
Sold in Montpelier by Reddeld and Grannis. WhclesaI,
and Retail in Boston, by Wilson, Fairhank e. Co. As Han
nver Street. Wholesale and Retail in st. Johnsbury BY
j. c.. Bingham. At retail in Wells River by 7. Shedd &
Go. Passumpsic, L. P. Parks Dunville, Vail and Dem
ing Cabot, S. Trussell Barre, o.. French; Mortified, II
II. Camp. 37y
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-04-24
no the Public.


Having Of late associated with ministering brethreh Mno
were laborng under Pulmonary difficulties, ana khOWInE
this is The common lot Of such difficulties, and the pupiiT
generally have but little confidence in patent medlchtsi !
deem il my duty To state a few facts touching mp own case
believing they viii be Of public utility. For some wears
past | have been afflicted with a disease OF the lungs e.
Casioning hoatseness, soreness, and pain through the chest-
and at times difficulty 0fbTeatbing. During the pusl Will
ter it had arrived at that stage that ] found mus suspend
my ministerial labors unless could obtain rellfi, vince l
considered doubtful, having tried several rhyslclahs' pro
sCriptiOns without any benefit. stating my conVlctlOhs 10
some Of my friends, they persuaded me to use HuhteIs
Pulmonary Balsam or Cough Syrup. | had so little iaith IN
these medicines that / should not have procured II hd no
TIE money been given by the person, who made the request
| called on Curtis Il Co., who recomnynded ING anoVe
named Raisam, and the Indian Dyspepsia Pills, TO be taken
in connection with it. / used them with sc good success
That my friends were astonished. | have not chJoyeG 80
good health for years as | now do. therefore ietl Whllng
to give my name to the public, together with my adVlce 10
those afflicted with coughs, colds and lung complaints, 10
try the lialsam and Pills.
Collins 4 Pierce, wholesale and retail agents Montpelier
VT, S. C. Hutchins, Walerbury-D. w. Aiken, Barte-L'
Hooker, Plainfeld-E. d. Putnam, Marshfeld-E. Perry q
CO., CabOt-N. ?, Kidder& Co., Hydepark-H. NJ. WAS
wick. 3Oly
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-04-24

From that moment, Ralph the Rhymer
was in the service of Jonson until the death
of the latter.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-04-24
WHY DON'T YOU TRY ITg

Read the following statement of facts-throw away your
old %prejudlCes and answer the above question according TO
common sense and reason, and yOn will try II.
Messrs. Curtis X NiChuls-For two years past have been
entitely Frustrated with the Rheumatism, both my knees
were swelled to their original size-a large bunch came out
on my breast bone appearing like a part of the bone thrown
out. Another bone was thrown out Of my wTist-ln short
| endured the most exCGuciattRg pain for nearly three years
| obtained the best meCIcal attendance the country afford
ed, and tried a great number ofmedicines AM prose riptiona
without the least benefit or alienation, when | had the
good fortune to procure a bottle of Cramp and Pain Killer,
prepared by Messrs Curtis and Perkins, of Bangor, Soon
after taking il | found | could getsome rest nights, and the
pain become less violent. | have continued to take ii and
apply it externally, until I have used eight bottles. | be-
lieve 1t is the hest article tn the world for rheumatism l
have also used it for Cholic pains in the stomach, and all
ways iOune immediate relief.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-04-24

MY composition, thir.'
What is the subject?
Internationallaw thir, replied the youth
full Groties: but really I shall be unable to
concentrate my ideas. and give them a logi-
cal relation, i'll am constantly interrupted in
this manner by irrelative inquiries.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-04-24

WHAT are you writing there my boy
asked a fond parent the other day of his
hopeful son and heir, a shaver of ten
Uanre
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-04-24
JOHN BUCKNAM.


TN"VT V"T IT ~
In addition TO the above we have certificates from per
sons of the highest responsibility all over the country who
have been cured of bilious chronic, cramp in the stomach
ard limbs, scarlet rash or sore throat, in adults or Children
sprains and bruises, the most stubborn cases of Pile SO
we're sCads and burns, extracting the hre at once and CIV
ing immediate relief from pain.
Be particular to call for Cnrtis and Perkins Cr0mp and
Pain Killer-all Others bearing this name are CoUnterfeIts-
For sale wholesale and retailby Curtis and Perkins, Ban
gor, Maine. -
Collins and Pierce, wholesale and retail, Montpelier, Vt
and by druggists and medicine dealers generally, through
out the State. 5Oly
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-04-24
SOLAR LAMPS,

A REofered at 90 per cent less than cost to close up
that branch Of our ~trade-quick or you loose them
STORRS & LANGDON.
December IL 1850. 5ott
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-04-24
nIei0finEs.
ANTNTEREsTINGCA CASE.

WNTHERE Elder Stout is personally known he needsho
w vouchers as to his character for truth ana VtIucI'y'
stands as high as that of ANY ether man. Where II Is hho"h
it is only necessary to say he is a highly respectable Ger
gyman Ofthe Free Win Baptist denomination. We usK LOT
! his tatafnant a candid raadiuu
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-04-24
BOARD OF FINANCE.
HOMER w HEATON, ALBERT i. CATLIN,
John A. PAGE.

Medical Examiner, ORIN SMITH, NJ. D
Consulting Physician, FRED w. ADAMS, MD
Secretary. JAMES +. THURSTON.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-08-13

e &C ehrasd for &c hero ~ The shai q Jchn Bong
Tor O. - Ssc,u.CrC @. >lrc. 70 frn iraducei ~ ~
ro',rnIorarifs. aHi iXis,ifsd u,o a r-,cal ~ 10
roe .o lctr>s oi Whfl,r Iii 81 ran who, from the
clemens q Is ci-lr'cr. % ehfly e>tmiiea s-ps-
-a.s 40 .-0fa - i-Ca.lce l! cant of nc PERIOD
ir W. b 49, lstl- srved : cs held I'D tquosasie
-ffrfr rance
TIE Pool is 'ea '-' sheet NJ water. 80 ~ times
smCo;t separl,C- ire. ~ US, ore-n wh-cI sweeps
10 here uo,,-r -c,CL. 60 reach G. : 900 mixes, cy
STRIP ID sand, mere ,4r hard as m4rl.' anil -
.t seasons LIE .e>or, on usr, 1' i-c.rs, IRON
tre orc.y eagle towering 20 trs clouds. 20 me itte
ctvrit. cC;tl- ;nC s-r- 49, rs l.amclt> Of feet.
TIE entrance g. ~. Pool ~ larroN stT.t %. no'
Cu Ter a. ni.. 10 with. 4 Deep enough for on
>:eamcr-waeucc ,la Va.er >rre1-s 0l.'n.o 7l>,a.
making. - You VII observe. - perfect immature
Neditt -raft So. wi-h the Pillars 0i Hercules ;oT
f1e entrance tn >rrf here -rom me oslrA IS -
-us Z uat lreT faI raj o. NsHnOrI. Sc tlye 't"i
.Otn a.r c. Iud -t. .-- TO- horseback nothing en-
re -ner than t1s tea b. indeed. .h trasnE. clAStc
1orA'U all m rNaltrailig sea. ana lie " 81
scenery pre-lsqCst - tec most eNu1cragt life. We
found some .wo or three hundred Who had come
down - the -ea->hore 90 hsh. Auu' and sail ic"
weeks AL " whom testified io the delights az the
place. Among these were John Neal. ct Portland
Nln l.S egeg suggestive mlld and Joan Z. Hale, O.
" ~ Hampshire. WHO Was evidently i&yUIlit here
IS We'll a. q a broader field
leave You 10 imagine the serene beauty OF a san
Win music stealing over the waters. ard rlde bN
mOonngh; home ! find there was an Editor or
rOari. who intends 10 come out with description OF
the day az me Pool. IA winch Mr.. Z. OaAeS Smith
NJ Hale and Nj Neal are 70 figure largely Is n
VlSf'eTS Tro .fm.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-08-13

ayran.emen; vas happy orc, and nc oIer;lses o.
enc,rren. yg.ek closed about : ciocs lliFs-
av MON NJ " r. much 70 ne sastcion 81 IL c9l-
cerret ,
a-ou. another Fame u i4e rfocte iinss o. lo,n-
Tneucerleat Dly ! Temperance orean'-4iion %.
re- from Kce.-,lle y = met t-e EecaahIie >o.i-
e.y az tnis village AZ held rleC'lg n cetnlil-
Grove N tre village. They formed . pro 'csslon.
headed hy 20 Burlington Comet Band. a-.1 marched
20 he grove. where .here Vas some most eloquent
etpaslr- : cCr-r-er SI0' CellC-..-rt iic1- -n ms
town cI.c as il- lriart a1t necessary tor - vel
fare as those o. q more literary c1ar1cisr Il IS
lament rle q e.; that nos 80 Zoe -len % w"t'1 fnf
influence "a IN Village overlook the n'er0>,s ~
TIC Temperance cause. and Heaven % th4nke .
many Of thCTn DOM gracrIcc moderate drinking
Themselves. nOderate trr.erS Az loW TIE gre s.
obstacles IN re way ~ 'he romriee reformation oi
ire PEOPLE. - -0n- e mems opn'ons and feelings
are mf-enc6d ~ tnelr s-omechs, nose who trna,
even mo-. era-ev, arr milestone about lie 2. az
the TEMPERANCE enterprise. some oi them may
speak IL j. favor Su' then examples 90 more MS
chef .han fheiT tongues can remedy N Eloe i'e-
tine They have NJ the whole arm0r on They
feel he load OF gagqe, taxes taai : nqon them Dir
Their Inocer 70 drinking sets most perllcous OK
ample and increases those taxes ien-toM. These
men have he power Of giving n0>t healthy i'm
pulse 70 Temperance. but they VII no. exercise and
cannot exercise i 50 long IS the smell Of alcohol Is
III their trCathg.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-08-13

az central Peirlum. hut is generally fe,;lle and
nrou. SOS fsiriy The Rye harvest p ia progress
,trour, az this country, and :, vc,y GOOD. Int
the breadth q heat - much greater and n
sleo u,orisos well, though not yet opened.
westward from Brussels 10 Belgium, - az *
itnei.e Grazing region, boun.i.ul-y irrigated and
covered s,h large herds Of fine cattle. some
thing ~ tbs = seen ai:c. crossing mo France
bot Whea' rega.ns is pFcd0mnance. while large
tract, are devoted 10 fhc Bee. probably for the
manufacture of Sugar. There are IT," Amen
can gardens tia. can show the Bee; u greater
perfection than .ezhibi,s here. ~ areas OF TWEEN
~ 10 lorty acres Wood also becomes far more
airadan, IN The Grlz.n- region, and continues
so nearly up 20 the walls 81 Pans. Fopi1Fs am
other trees II slender foliage beng planted ~
rows across the fields rs Vel a. hy the streams
and road.s,@es The Vine. which had vanished
with Tie holder scenery OF the Rhine, rea?Pears
only within sight of Pans, where many Of TIE
cultivated fields attest a faultines> or meagef-
ness of cultivation unworthy O.! the neighlor
hood Of a great metropolis. | presume there
will be more middllng and half mlddllng yields
within twenty niles Of Paris than N all Belgium
Il find Paris. and measurably France, in .
state of salutary fement connected with the de-
bate in the Assembly on the proposed Revision
OF the Constitution. The best speeches are yet
TO be made, but already the attention Of the PEG
pie is fixed on the discussion, and 1t viii be fol-
lowed TO the end with daily increased interest
That end, as is well known. will be defeat OF
the proposed Revision, and Of all schemes look
ing to the loyal and peaceful establishment OF
Monarchy or the reelection of Louis Napoleon.
And this discussion this result, Will have I'M
mensely strengthened the Republic IN the hearts
of the French Millions, as well as in the general
conviction of its stability. And i, with the Suf-
frage crippled as 1t Is, and probably must con-
tinue TO be, a heartily Republican President can
be elected here next May, an impulse will be
gwen TO the movement throughout Europe which
can scarcely be withstood Live the Republic
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-08-13
Crops in Central Northumberland Madison
tuiycrsiIy-Aiabama.
Cnr,.nndence of Tho New.York Tribune.

Correspondence Of The Ntw-NorA iuulnt
HAMILTON. Madison Co., Aug 10, 1851.
The crops in this region never looked
beuor gram. hay and potatoes promise an abundant
harvest, hop> hang thick on the vines, and are nearly
ready fer the plcSers last year they sold a from
sixpence 10 one shilling per pound they are now
selling IN New-York for sixty cents. they yield fair
profit al a shilling there great quantities raised
N central Newly ork.
4 man by the name Of White. IN a NJ OF Jealousy.
brutality murdered his vie IN this village last night
with a stick ot wood She was AZ a nelgh0or'S and
he sent one OF the children for her saying he wished
10 Kill her She started Ia come home. AMI ne met
and Knocked her down With has fist, and Nterw ards
beat her brains ont With q club.
The annual commencement OF Madison University
take place on the 2Oth of this month. The supreme
Court decided thar the law ot the Legislature remoy-
nc ms Institution Ia Rochester was uncon Stitutona,
and he excitement here IN regard to the question Is
over the friends of the College having recently col
lected from various parts of NeW-NoTk an endoN-
men' OF nearly sixty thousand dollars i now IN
very vigorous prosperous state, and they are anici-
patlng brilliant commencement
see that You thai Hon. Judge Bragg, who mas
been recently elected 70 Congress from the Mobile
District, Alabama. Is a rabli SocesSionlSt' such
Is not ne fact his opponents represent hn As such
10 help their own cause No IN IN with >uch primer
pies could he elected from that District Judge
Bragg SAYS. IN MS letter accepting the nomination.
that ne thinks there has been cause Yet Tor seces
sion lie il a brother OF the celebrated Capt. Bragg
who fought 80 oravc.y at Buepa Vista, under zen
TAYLOR. Respectfully, b. G J.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-08-13
NORTHEASTERN FRkNCE.

Tournay IN the coal region, nifty miles from
Brussels, is the last Town OF Belgium eight
miles farther Is Nalenciennes one of the strong
frontier ior,resses OF France, with over 10000
inhabitants. an active trade and the worth OF a
,ukedom wasted on us Notifications. Here our
baggage underwent new custom. house scrUu'
NY which was expedi,iously and nationally
made and KEEP, on ,wenty.three miles farther
10 Douai, where our Railroad falls into one from
Calais, which had already absorbed those from
punklrA and 1hent, AMI where, /, being after 10
o'clock, halted for The night. so as to take
Calais morning tram at 4. and see by far dav
hight the country thence 10 Paris, which had
already ,raversed III the DARK.
This country presents no novel features. II
is not quite so level nor 30 perfectly cultivated
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-08-13
New-York State Teachers Association.
INTItS TWINtiII VI INt N" f'IN ITI7-'II'7
BUFFALO, Thursday, August :, lsJI

This afternoon, the Association pro-
cee,eJ % the election of officers for The ensuing
wear. with ,he following result President, VI. p.
STANTON of Buffalo Vac PreSdeptS, MeS>rS. \. W
Benedict, a Il. Wright, +. : Adams. 4. " Pitcher
1orr.spopding Seercfdrg j l.. VI EiiIgott Recording
N,cr,hrv. II Z. Wmslow Treasurer o. Arey.
While he election was pending, an animated dis
cnsson was held on the qualification OF voters, Which
resulted IN the adoption OF the following resolution,
offered by Mr.. Bidckmer.
Resolved That Committee II three be appointed ~ cN
the Constitution and to report AZ the next meeting
OF thc Association such alterations as 70 secure us appro-
pirate objects an ASSOCIATION u practical teachers
Inc Committee appointed IN accordance VITA TINS
resolution consists OF MesSrs. Blackmer, McElhgott
and Kennedy.
A COMMITTEE of Five-consiSting of NesSrs. Wins
low Cohurn Benedict Cornell and Baldwln-was
also appointed To inquire INTO the condition and
" ants % Teachers Institutes. and report To the As
sociarion thai they may obtain more perfect and
efficient Org lnZdliOn.
Mr.. q. Il. PIERCE, who had been appointed 70 re-
pori on the statistics of Education, Crime, &c, SAID
he bad not been able 10 complete MS report He
gave a bret sketch OF the results OF ms observations
OF 10000 persons who could not read and write,
IC4l had been convicted OF crime. or l,5O1OOO
who could both read ard write, 1852. The Commit.
tee was continued TO report a the next meeting OF
the Association.
the National Convention at Cleveland, ONO, on the
l9th inst MessrS Phelps, Hopkins and Patterson
were appointed.
Mr McLELAND offered the following resolution
RlsoreG That the wants Of Education require higher
standard II qualifications than are now required p, .iio
statutes Vi the State. and that higher compensation
should be offered them TO secure their services.
After the usual votes Of thanks the Association
adjourned 70 meet a, Elmra, az the same time next
wear.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-08-13
Wore Heavy FaiIures-Whig MOvcments-New-
York Pleasure Party.
Icc or, The Ne.- York Tribune.
BNriNoRf. Monday, Aug ll-P.N.

tofre~puufcucc q The Ne.-Nork TRIBUNE.
BALTIMORE. Monday, Aug. ll-P.N.
The large dry goods firm Of Whey q
Blackjack in Market st., stopped piymen, on Satur-
ia, 10 the tune OF 100000. They have lost some
one.,mrd OF TINS amount IN California Shlpments-a
trace ,ha, ha, bocu very disastrous 10 our mer-
chants. There Is = considerable panic on Change,
ara sevoral other large houses reported to be OH
the Of stopping also. One. know, has Endorsed
very heavily Tor Wiley 4 Blackjack ana several
others lose BY California shipments. The Bahhs
viii loan ~ ans merchant to-day without colale-
raj security ami paper ian scarcely he negotiated "a
all IN the street
The Wig City Convention meets tomorrow
evening 10 determine the course 10 be pursued al
the al elections. Unless something should chdhg'
the press III intentions Of the party they VIII make
no opposition 10 Judge Leerand for me Court OF Ap-
pealS. Judge Frick for the superior Court ana
proposition VIII be made 10 select 4 mon Ilcket OF
Wings and Locos 70 oppose The regular Loco Ilcket
II tins done, the LocoS VIII asSurcdly be defeated
IN their whole ticket. Congress and all, a. many oil
their nominees are very unpopular with that party
The pleasure yacht }. :. Broderck arrived mere
from New-N ork yesterday, with company of gen
uemen from your City on pleasure excursion. The
voSsc. j. beautiful one, and ,xcltes Tca, dea! OF
attention and admiration. IAGo.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-08-13
uaii-srorm iu Sumeld. CO.
Co-r,sr,ricucs 90 Ihs NeN-No.k Irounr
Srte,rfp. Monday. Aug. II. 1851

SUOMI @. Monday, Aug. II, i>ol.
Las. Saturday afternoon. violent storm
of wind ram and aa,l sa,r; ih.s and aioinins
towns. dong grca; DAMAGE 20 he growing crops
and 70 ouit,ug> several barns IN ihe town were
unroofel ard one dwelling was wrenchcd and
twisted thai 4 : made nearly nicnaniabie, Al
Windsor d tucA house was pr0>tra'cd. burying a
woman Ia - ruins Amon4 other buildings injured
IL Windsor WAS iht handsome residence OF Mr.
Ha.sey. the tanner Scores OF those large and beau
uiul Gins which distinguish tbs vicinity, AMI
which have cravCd Tie storms OF more than Is CEN
turS. are laid the dust.
but The create 81 damage WAS done to The growing
crop OF toOacco. Many acres Ot The plant have been
entirely cut Up IN some cases not only the lea' 5
have been destroyed, but the stock itself cut down.
An acre ot tobacco Will yield on an average. a tIn
when cured which : worth from - 20 ~ cents per
pound. There : MANY acre that can bo bought
ihlS morning for - cents. The prohtabltne>> OF this
crop has drawn of the farmers hercabou from other
cropS. so that IN many eases the loss Will De very
heavy.
The force Of the wind that accompanied the haul
NAV re Judged Of from the fact that. IN one instance,
q load oi hav Was htcd up and handsomely capSiZcd,
leaving The oxen 20 run away With the forward
wheels and Patrick cut up >undTy antics while the
nail peppsred ms bald pate. Most OF the hall tel
north OF the Posi-ohice.
Tn, accounts Ne get fromthe towns around u> are
that buildings. crops, trees, and fences are >Te~u
about IN great run. J>.