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Good Advice.

There is much good sense in the follow
ing, which although old, deserves TO be re-.
pea,ed once year;
" II anything in the world will make a
man feel badly, except pinching his fingers
IN the crack of door, IL is unquestionaby
quarrel. No man ever fails to think less
of himself after, than he did before one
1t degrades him in the eyes of others, and,
what is worse, bunts his sensibiity TO dis
grace on the one hand, and increases the
power aud passionate lrritabiity on the 9th
err The truth is, the more quietly and
peaceably we all get on, he better; the bet
ter for us and the better Tor our neighbors
In nine cases ont of ten, the wsest course
Is, 1t man cheat yod, quit dealing with
him; II he be abusive, quit his company /;
II he SANDER you, take care to live so that
nobody will believe him. No matter who
he is, or how he misuses you--ihe wsest
way is TO Just let him alone for there is
nothing better than this cool, calm and qui-
ct way of dealing with the wrongs we meet
with"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-07-01
The Man of Honor.

The man of true honor ever forgets an
insult or. if remembered, il is only with
the kindness of a superior mind looking a.
bove the shafts Of envy. True honor gains
nothing by feeding the spirit of contention ;
for If once that evil is harbored. it is sus-
tanned by the sacrifice of every just and
manly principle. The gentle riyulet be-
comes torrent when the elements con-
tend but when the tempest is past, the
waters contract to their former limits, flow
ing with more freshness and adding new
beauty TO their progress. So ths elevated
mind, If ever disturbed by the malice of Ig-
norance and Envy, like that liile stream.
soon regaIns It's wonled genileness and feels
the happier for the test. True honor ac-
knowledges itself ia rags as well as in cost
ly rament-il needs no covering-most
beautiful when undisguised. 1t exalls it,
self in all conditions, for it is Of its own
creating. The world would be lis arbiter,
aud false distinctions of society would re-
strict It to high station, but The world would
have been made To worship It when clothed
in the garb OF the lowIy. Detraction has
no blemish for tit abdes all worldly
tears.
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.Nautioai Theology. A story is current Of a
sailor, more disposed to divinity than nautical
men in general, who, when in this port, formed
regularly one Of the congregation at the church
of n popular preacher. IL Glanced that during
one of the dscourses to which Jack was an at
tentive listener, the Rev. doctor alluded several
times, in Scnpturai phrase, to Satan being
" bound in chains for thousand years" Tho
passage struck the attention Of the seamen with
peculiar force, and during the week he pondered
frequently upon the words, feeling every time an
increasing satisfaction that an individual towards
whom he had never been over partial was 80 &C.
curely and for such lengthy term disposed Of
On the following Sunday he went to hear the
doctor again, but to his great surprise, and to the
uDsettlng of all his recent comforting notions,
during one portion Of the sermon the preacher
asserted that the devil "goeth about like roar
ing lion. seeking whom be may devour." Jack
quilted the church oppressed with host Of con-
fiicting thoughts and emotions and unable, after
many tough soloquial argument, to reconcile
the statements he resolved to summon up cour-
age and wait upon the clergyman, in order to
have the mystery solved He did so, and after
considerable he mining and having, and hitching
of the trowsers. at length spoke at once, told the
doctors that he could not make the two sermons
fit, and asked, if his Satanic majesty was really
bound in the way stated, to know the length of
his cable. "Oh," was the dignified reply, Il,
extends over the whole world" My eyesn
rejoined Jack " does it ? why the lubber might
as well be loose."-Lipepooi Times.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-07-01

Happy is the man who has a little home
and Itlle angel IN it, of Saturday night.
A house no matter how little provided il
will hold two or SOHO matter how humbly
furnished, provided there is hope in it
let the winds blow-close the curtains.
VIVA, if they are calico, or plain white
without border, iassel, or any such thing
Let The rain come down, pile up the fire.
No matter if you haven't candle to bless
Yourself w.lh-for what a beautiful, light
glowing coal makes, reddening. clouding,
shedding sunset through the little room +;
room; just enough to talk by-noi loud
not loud as in the highways; no, rapid, as
IN the hurrying world. but softly, Whisper
ing, with pauses between, for the storm
without aud the thoughts within TO I'LL up.
Then wheel the sofa rovnd before the
hre-no matter If the sofa is a seitee. un-
cushioned at that, il so be II Is JUS. long G.
nough for two. or say two and hall, with
the two or two aud half IN II.
How swee,Iy the music Of silver bells.
from the time to come, falls on the listen
ing heart then. How mournfully swells
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THURSDAY, JULY |, 1852.

as his monkey would not fight tina, was
more than he was entitled to-"
" You promised me ten cents" said the
boy.
have no more time to waste upon
you so be off with your cages" said the
merchant impatiently.
The boy walked as far as the door then
turning, he looked him full in the face,
while his dark eyes flashed with displeasuIe
at the indgnity which he had experienced I;
for moment he stood thus, while the tinge
which suffused his features added new
beauty to them He then said, Gentle
men ot,oays speak the truth I" at the same
time throwing the money he had received
at the merchants feet, and leaving the
room.
IT was noble sight to see the man of
wealth and experience humbled at the re-
buke of a child. Ii would have been a
grand picture for an artist The true no
bilty of mind was in. this simple act most
strikingly manifested 1t was the early
buds of character, which promised to bloom
with fragrance and beauty. Ecening Ga
zetfe
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Nobility of Mind.

Not many years ago, bright handsome,
Italian boy was frequently seen in tie com
merclal portion of our city with his lille
organ and sagaclous monkey. "Once
seen, not forgotten" is phrase which will
apply spuy TO him. ! was then boy, just
entering the mercantile profession, yet
had seen enough of human nature TO dis
cover certain qualities of character in him
which placed nm above his humble yoca-
ton. lie was great favorite with a num-
Der of merchants, who were pleased with
his ready wit and quick answers, which
never exceeded the proper bounds of re-
spect
remember one day, when, having been
sent upon some business 10 a neIghboring
counting room, the boy made his appear
ance but on this occasion he was without
his organ, and had brought instead a cage
of white mice, together with the iavorue
monkey.
"Show you my white mice and monkey,
sirl"
A" How much do you charge, my little
man :" asked the merchant, smiling.
" let the gentlemen pay me as much as
they please"
"Then you are the little Italian have so
often heard about. But tell me, my lad, do
YOU always mean TO 60 about the streets
thus, with your shows aud organ :"
mo. sir; when | get money enough, |
go back to ltaly--study-get education.
come back 10 America when | am a
man"
But do you not spend your money oc-
casionally for fruit or candy"
Never; father gives me all | need; and
| put all the money get into strong box,
locked very tight"
Well, my lad, have but little time to
spare with you. have very large cat,
which is not very fond OF mice or monkeys.
Now, how much shall give you to let your
monkey fight himl"
The boy looked at the cat, which was
brstlIng IN the corner of the room, aud
then at the monkey, but said nothing.
81 will give you dime if you dare do
it," said The merchant.
II will sir" replied the boy. and imme-
diately let out the monkey.
Now, whether puss had read the fable of
the monkey and chesnuts, am not prepar-
ed TO affirm but il was evident he did not
wish TO be made " ca,'s-paw" in this in-
stance aud doubtless thinking, like falls
taft, that discretion was the better part OF
valor, beat most precipitate retreat
through the half opened door, leaving the
burlesque imitation Of man the master oil
the field.
The boy had fairly won his dime. ]
thought; but, to my surprise, the merchant
only gave him two pennies, saying, cha,
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Feeding The Pigeons in Venice The follow.
ing extract from recent letter by Mr.. Weed,
describes a curious custom
AT two o'clock we returned TO the Square,
to witness the novel and interesting ceremony
of Feeding the Pigeons Hundreds of per-
sons had collected with the same object. The
pigeons or doves, were coming in from differ
ent directions, and alighting about the windows
and cornices of marble palace, where they sat
quite grave,y till the first sound of the clock of
San Marco, striking the hour of two, was heard,
when the whole flock simultaneously settled
down upon the pavement, under the window
from which the seed was thrown and from which
they had been fed, at the same moment every
day, from period so remote, that the memory
of man runneth not to the contrary
To-day we went again to the same place.
The pigeons began to collect a quarter before
two, evidently as intent upon their dinners as
the same number of children, or children of a
larger growth would have been. Other bells
sounded a few minutes before, but not dove
moved until the hammer was heard on the clock
of San Marco when instantly every wing spread
and the flock again settled to the pavement. -
While busily picking up their food, dog gam
boiled round amongst them, and children walked
into the ring without disturbing them at all.
Some say that the government provides the
food for the doves. Others say that lady,
centuries ago, provided in her will for the feed
ing Of the pigeons but none know when or why
the practice originated
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Love of Flowers.

Ia all countries women love flowers; in
all countries they form nosegays of them
but 1t is only Ia the bosom OF plenty that
they conceive the idea Of embellishing their
dwellings with them. The cultivation OF
flowers among the peasaniry, indicates a
revolution in all their feelings. 1t is del.
icste pleasure, which makes It's way through
coarse organs; 1t Is a creature whose eyes
are opened It is the sense Of the beautiful
a faculty of the soul which is awakened
colors, forms, odors, are perceived for the
FIRST time. and these charming objects have
at last spectators. Those who have travel.
led IN the country can testify, that rose
tree under the window. a honeysuckle a.
round the door Of cottage, are always a
good omen to weary traveller. The hand
that culllvates flowers is not closed against
the supplica,ions Of the poor, nor against
the wants Of the stranger. Flowers ma,
be called the alphabet Of angels, wherewitl
they write on hills and plans mysterious
truths.
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Decay Of The Old Nations. This country IA
gradually drawing the life-bood from tho despot-
lsms OF Europe, in the shape Of their most valua-
Die inhabitants. England alone, Of the European
nations, shows by her census that she is in the
full vigor OF national life. France, on the contra,
ny, IN her late census returns, nantes,s upeouivo
cal symptoms of depletion aud decay. The in
crease in her population from is46 10 1881 w.s
only 35l ,335 while for the preceding FIVE years Il
had been !, l70,30S. The main cause Of INSTALL
ing off was emigration. From one department.
that OF the Bases Pyrenees, the emigration from
1876 to le50 was about 200, and the drain
from many other departments was also very large
The annaul increase Of the population. of Ger
many, has fallen off materially, from the same
cause, and in Ireland there has been an actual
decrease oftwo millions within few years. The
sceptre of empire is passing from the east to the
west; and time must come when New York
will be the grand centre of the worlds commerce.
BY surer process than war we are acquiring
dominion, wealth, and power What need Of
armed intervention in the affairs Of the old world,
when we are quietly depriving of its bone and
sinew, absorbing Its commerce, and Illustrating,
in our own progress, the practical superiority Of
free institutions as a means of advancing the in
terests Of nntion.-.Ne,o York Sunday Tunes
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The immensely The Universe. As proof of
what an immense book the heavens is, and also
Of the indefatgability of the student man in
turning over its leaves, Dr. Nicho, in his work
describing the magnitude OF Lord Roses tele-
scope, says that Lord Rose has looked into space
a distance so tremendous, so inconcevable, that
light, which travels at the rate of 100000 miles in
one second, would require period of 250,0O0,-
600 Of solar years, each year containing about 81
100000 OF seconds, to pass the intervening gulph
betweesthis earth and the remotest point to
which this telescope has reached How utterly
unable is the mind to grasp even fraction of
this immense period to conceive the passing
events of hundred thousand years only is an
impossibillty, to say nothing Of millions and hum
dreds of millions Of years The sun is n,ne-fve
millions of miles distant from the earth, yet ray
Of light will traverse that immense distance in 1870
seconds; long as the distance may seem to be
passed in so short time, what comparison can the
mind frame between it and that greater distance
which DR.. Nichol and Rosse demonstrate, would
require every second of that time to represent
more than five hundred thousand years And re-
collect the study of astronomy is not only useful
TO excite emotions of grandeur and subimty at
such discoveries; but 1t is the basis of navigation
and of our note of time, and untes the strictness
Of mathematical reasoning and the most certain
calculations.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-07-01

"A Perlous Balloon .4scension.-The follow
ing account of an ascension made by foolish
aeronaut, we copy from the Paris correspond.
ence of the Republic:
al mentioned some weeks ago that NJ. Coste,
one Of the late editors of the .fpenemenf, had
deserted journalism for aeronautics. The third
ascent of this gentleman, ten day ago, was the
most perilous in aerostatc annals. The wind
had been violent all day. and at o'clock in the
afternoon, the hour of departure, the balloon, in
stead of being OF the form of pair, looked
more like the letter S. M. GODDARD advised his
pupil not to venture all the gentleman who had
engaged places IN the car refused TO embark Z;
aud the audience were upon the point of oppos-
ing the ascent, when NJ. Coste, taking advantage
OF lul in the wind, jumped into his place and
gave the order to let 20. His departure could
not have been called an ascent; his upward mo
ton was so slight that he barely escaped the
roof shelterlng the seats Of the Hippodrome !;
but his speed horizontally was terrific. In less
than thirty seconds he was out of sight, and the
universal belief was that he never would be seen
again alive He soon found himself in the midst
OF the clouds that were causing all the commo-
ton. and knowing that il was impossible TO de-
scend, he determined to soar above them lie
threw out thirty pounds of ballast, and was soon
conscious that the balloon was ascending rapid
ly; but so extended were the Clouds tnal he was
only at an elevation of 22,000 feet flour miles
that he came in view of the sun and left the
wind below him. lie speedily found that he
could not remain in so rariiied an atmosphere I;
his oars hummed, his breathing was difficult, and
pieces of paper that he threw over fell like lead.
1t became indispensable to descend, and to brave
the fury OF the elements as best he might His
strength was so reduced and friction so re-
markably Increased, that he could not, until at
ter repeated efforts, raise the valve, and allow
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nlisrcllaneous.
curiosities ofthe Human System.

1t is established by chemistry, that there
are seventeen elementary Substances IN the
composition of. the human body. More
man. hlne-ie1ths of the whole bulk OF the
system Is complosed' of four gases, which
are invisible when in q free aud uncombn-
ed states viz; oxygen. hydrogen, carbon,
aud nitrogen. Besides these substances,
mere Is, IN every full man, enough phos-
phorus and sulphur to tip gross of friction
matches enough potash, soda and lime, tn
form lye. sufficiently strong to bear up a
Haii-dozen eggs at once enough iron 10
make. good sized penknife blade enough
OF Hint tc load the cock OF an old fashioned
0ueen's arms" aud enough copper 10
give tiea heavier burlhen in proportion
20 It's size, than was ever borne on the back
Of camel.
Ihe entire body, that part of it which
possesses vitality, is but collection of cells
each one of which Is mere round, pearl
colored bag. filed with fluid. aud far too
small to be seen with the naked eye-so
''naii are they, in fact, that IL 900 of the
snslles. of them could be strung upon a
single inch in length of The thread of spi-
der's web
an the bones, before birth, are soft, like
lehy, only six of the 246 which we find Ia
au adult being fully formed or ossified, at
W" these are the bones of hearing, three
laeaeh ear.
Every bone in the body is in immediate
SohhecIion with some other bone, except
ue hyold bone, which is situated at the up
per par. of the windpipe, just under the
,ower Jaw. Its length is abou, two inches,
pu' ~ muscles, z lgaments, and mem
p'sne are attached to it. More than ont
na'i os the substance of the bones is com
posed OF phosphate of lime, that substance
soout which SO much has recently been said
remedy for consumption. Some phys
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Dow, JE.-gives the following quaint al.
vice IN his A" Patent Sermons: al Let van,
home be provided with such comforts and
neccssarles as piety, pickles, potatoes, pots
aud kettles, brushes, brooms and benevo-
lence, bread and charity, cheese and faith,
flour, Affection cider, sincerity, onions, in-
tegrity, vinegar, wine and wisdom Dou'l
drunk anything intoxicating-eat moderate
ly-go about your business after breakfas
Lounge little after dinner chat after
tea--and kiss after quarreing; and all the
Joy, the peace and the bliss this world can
afford shall be yours, I'LL the grave closes
over you, and your spirits are borne to a
happier and brighter sphere. So mote il
be-"
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The Brave Man.

There is nothing which truly brave and
perseyerlng man may not accomplish. -
Heat and cold, mountain and seas and sun
shine, are alike to him when he is bent up
on his object. lie pushes ahead never
firing or falntlng--uLtIl his proud design is
achieved. Whether 1t be riches or honor,
he permits no obstacle to impede his pur-
pose. The histories of all distinguished
men, from Alexander to Napoleon show
that IT was perseverance, that made them
distinguished above their fellow men. And
you. young man, if determined in your
course, whatever end you have in view,
shall be respected and honored. Never
permit your energies to slumber, but be
ever active in whatever field you choose to
labor. To lag-io stop-to doubt-io
hang your head in fear, will prove Glsas-
trous To your best interests.
To IN doubt and fear
And iremho al the shades Of ev
What is IL but tomb to tear,
And stealing 10 IL, turn to heaven"
The reason why SO many turn out miser-
able tools, without ambition, life, or even
wealth is their lack of courage aud their
fear of The world. What has an honest man
or a man of virtue aud integrity TO fear -
All are but shadows that look dark, and for
bidding before you-and these vanish be-
fore the light OF truth aud generous ambi-
ton. Let nothing stay your progress when
you are IN the RICH, path-nothIng but the
strong arm Of death then you will accom-
pish your bright expectations, while
shado~sHy
And hope CLEAN. bcauteou. from adar,
A sea Of glory Gil, the sky,
And wisdom beams In every STAT"
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A WoGD TO LITTLE GIRLS. Who is
lovely! 1t is the little girl who drops sweet
words, kind remarks, aud pleasant smiles,
as she passes along who has kind word
OF sympathy for every boy or girl she meets
in trouble, and a kind hand to help her COM
panIons out Of difficulty; who never scolds,
never contends, never leases her, nor seeks
in any way to diminish, but always to in
crease her happiness. Would it please you
10 puck up string of pearls. drops of gold,
diamonds, or precious stones, as you pass a.
long the street, But these are precious
stones which can never be lost Take the
hand Of the frlendless. Smile on the sad
and detected. Sympathlse with those in
trouble. Strive every where to diiuse a.
round you sunshine aud joy. If you do
this, you will be sure to be beloved.
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The Pauper's Death Bed.

Tread soll -eo" the head
In teVsfout silence bo~
No passing bell doth TOLL
t....,,.,..,
stranger however great
Ia in~iy revere &C hos
lhefs's DOE IN ihsi poor She'd
Create, tbsp ibos
Le"ea'h 'ho bessats roof
10 p'aih ao'h heep u" a'sie
Entof--no crowds sitend
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condition, but | resolved TO work myself
into the grave before my child should have
been separated from me. Do you think
Sir, would part with that without which
life would have been an iniolerable bur-
den :" Then she added, with deep emo
ton: Thank heaven, twas asleep the
last | remember of it, aud think II never
awoke to upbraid me with single cry."--
Concord (N. H. Statesman.
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VOL. XLVI. NO. 49,. WHOLE NO. 1856.

the chimes Of the days that are no more. "
Some may smile at this picture; but there
is secret between us, viz: II is a copv of
the picture rudeIy drawn, bu, irue as the
Penteteuch, of an original in every really
human heart.
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i)ortrp.
My Children.

Ihave two little dailinrs,
with eyes Of deepest blue,
Tscfe's just year between them,
And the youngest Is not Two.
] watch THEN minds expanding,
Wth foud aud earnest hope,
Like FRA grant ilttls blossoms,
Whose petal. duly ope.
Flank says he's mo,her's.rose bud,
And h,,le brother willy,
wHa skin like al tbl,ter,
l. my budding wa'or-lily.
| call them both my noes birds,
For like music to my ear.
Are their mory little Mos,ows,
So sIlvofy aud clear.
What dew is to the flowers,
The raiu bow 10 ihe Ky,
Arc these children TO my pathway,
which they cheer and beauty.
Thoy Oh my heart with edne.s,
With thunkfuluoss and p-sise
They chase away my sadness,
AID leave no gloomy days.
Though many other blc.sing',
Around my footsteps fall,
Ny ehildreo aud their iather
Are ehiefsmong thea olii
My life seems who'd with joys,
Whenever look on them,
And they ere rho brightest jewel.
Within the diadsm.
Then hiessing- Of my daflings,
Bright blessings f'om abosej
God grant their tender DO, hood
Mss not mothers love
Oh, may my days Be Heightened
Throughout Aei, early youth
To lead them 10 the pathway
OF honor aud oftruth
God grant 10 no his spint
To guide their souls Alright,
To teach them by errmple,
To wall as On bis sEh'.
And " hen thi, lite l. ended,
auy al whom he has gwen,
United form family,
Within The court. OF heaven.