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Slate Quarries.
HYDEyIILE. Vermont. A

HrDEvILLE, Vermont, Aug. 1852
The process Of getting out and preparing the
slate for market Is novel in this section of the
country, as Inuc h of that used in our cities and
large towns has been imported from abroad, es-
peclalIy from Wales. A sketch, therefore, of
the operations at Hyde's Quarry, on Lake Bonn
bazlnc, may be interesting to some of the read
ers of the Boston Journal.
After large Slabs are separated BY drills or
wedged out OF the quarry, where the stratltied
mass lies deoply imbeded in amnG or layers,
the pleces-about eight feet by two IN size, and
from three 10 five or six inches IN thickness,
are conveyed by horse carriage to the yard Of
the workmen at the lake Shore In examining
the bed or vein OF strata from which these piu-
ces were taken, noticed much refuse slate
rock contiguous and unfit for roofing. such as
mica slate, greywacke, shae, and masses of
rock appearing without seam or tabular struc-
ture; and these, when found, must be removed
in opening quarry, and frequently at NJ small
expense.
In the yard where the large pieces are de-
posted there were three tents or board sheds
with open sides, in each Of which four mon
wore employed, Que breaks the long piece or
slab into shorter ones-Say thirty inches or less
in length and the manner Of proceeding Is
thus; A notch is first made on one Of the edges
by long chisel and nalo: then an lndenta-
ton or narrow line is cut down from the notch
on each side about six inches, forming a chan
mel for the hreakage; and the piece having
been turned over and held upright on tins
notched edge, the breaker with heavy wood
en- beetle strikes the upper and opposite edge
two or three smart blows when the slab separ
rates without much deviation from strght inc
and the portion ready for the splitter fails to the
ground. This is handed over TO the splitter
He then places it vertically on It's edge, and
with long steel chlsel makes two or three gen
| tie ndentatlons to start a seam, and with
brisk stroke of his mallet drives it into the iis
sure and then splits into sheets, or lamlns
states Of proper thickness, and lays them BY
the side Of the cutter,
The siate-cutter sits at his work with paC
on his left knee fastened by buckle, to pre-
won't chatting his flesh before him stands what
Is called break or shears it resembles II
length and breadth common wood-saw plate
and is secured at each end in sockets, whicl
are fixed in log or piece of TIMBER the whole
instrument being about the height Of his seat
This plate, or brsak, is of steel, with an edge
about one-eighth of an inch thick. The cutie
takes up the sheet of slate, marks il with hi
guage-for instance the largest dlmeaslon p
INCHES by l6, the smallest II by g, and one o
intermediate size he then places 1t on tn
break, and with his slctsr's.kpie, which is abou
the width and length OF large carving knife
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some newspaper editors capable of doing what
even the Little Giant scorns to do. They are
guilty of doing what he says "truth and honor
forbid" They not only deprecatc his merits
as a soldier, but, in order to accomplish the OBJ
ject more etiectually, they shamelessly JOIN the
British press in proclaimlng that some of the
most glorious of all the American victories in
the last war were British victories. Hbuny
Erening Journal.
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I'd. That no druggist should sell for anesthet
lcuscs any chloroform which is not known tc
have been properly prepared az above sugges.
ted.
Sd. That the mixture of chloroform and al
chohol, commercially known under the name OF
strong chlorlc ether, must be made with the
same precaution as chloroform.
There is less danger of the existence of
fusel oil in sulphuric ether, which is always
made from strong reotifed alchohol.
There Is more danger of the existence Of sui
phurc acid in this liquid, and that is dan.
gcrous poisons, and it is one readily detected /.
and person will object to inhaing ether con-
tanning it, on account Of its well known disa d,
greeable odor of burning sulphur.
Fusel oil itself, according to the microscopic
researches of my friend Dr. Henry c. Perkins
OF Newburyport, appears to act as poison
His experiments were suggested by All article
published by Mr., Henry A. Hildreth, imputng
the poisonous qualities of some kinds of chloro-
form to fusel oil contained in it.
1t Is important, now that this fuse oil has
been introduced into medicine as remedy in
phthisls, that the profession should know that
when 1t Is inhaled 1t may produce fatal results,
and that great caution Is Necessary in the use
OF so powerful an agent, Administered, few
drops at dose, by the stomach, it does no haru
but Is undoubtedly useful in some forms of dis
ease. Experience will soon show how far it is
remedial in tuberculous diseases and this rem
edy Is in good hands at present-Dr. Morrill,
Wyman and DR.. Perkins having engaged in
the researches as to its medicinal use.
| annex letter which have Just received
from DR.. Perkins, deemng it an interesting
to physiological science.
Respectfully, your ob't serv't
c. 7. JACKSON, NJ. D.
.4'sdyer to the State Of Mass, and
to tue city Of Boston.
Boston, Sept. l, 1852.
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THE LITTLE GIANT ON ScoTr-Senatol
Douglass of Illinois, recently made speech ii
Rlchmond, Va in which he speaks of General
Scott in this wise:-
- have no charges to make against the mill
tary conduct, the galIantry and heroism of the
illnstrious General whom the Wings have pre-
sented to the people of the United States as
their candidate for the Presidency | will not
deprecate his merits as a soldier, because truth
and honor forbid 1t. Applause ! will re-
much pride of country to cast the slightest
shade of dlshonor upon those glorious deeds
which form part of American history"
For the character of the newspaper press oi
the Un,ted States, we regret that there are
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NEwBURYPoRr, Aug. 81, Ii

NEwBURYPoRr, Aug. q, 1852,
MY DEAR FRIEND Noticing, the other day,
paragraph in one of the papers which attribu-
ted the evil effects of chloroorm to the Fusel
oil 1t contained, tried an experiment upon a
frog with few drops of this oil dissolved in
ether, and found that after nhaing it Tor a
short time the same effects were observable
under the microscope as appear when chloro-
form is used-=un almost entire suspension of the
clrclation in all the blood vessels ramifynp up-
on the web of the foot there was, in fact. on
ly very slight backward and for,pard motion to
be seen in one single vessel in all the others
the blood was perfectly d1gpan. I he frog was
insenslble for a much longer period than when
the ether alone is used. He is now bright and
ready for another experiment-to which pro-
ceed.
exposed him to the vapor of few drops of
fusel oil dissolved in about drachm of New
England rum for about six minutes, when he
closed his eyelids and seemed under its lnhu-
ence. lie was then placed upon the stand of
the microscope, but not the slightest appear
ance OF circulation was to be found in any of
the vessels OF the web; it was unusually pale
and exsangunous. He removed his foot twice
or thrice from the stand snd gasped several
times. was now called away, and was alb
sent about half an hour. Upon my return, the
frog was found dead.
Several queries suggested themselves, which
you will ollow me to propose:
lst ls there any fusel oil in sui phuric ether !?
2nd-Can the tusel oil be removed from the
chloroforln?
3-Would the vapor of New England rum,
rctgut whskey (which contains this OILY pro-
duce anGsthetlc effects?
4th-ln what other liquors is this oil found |?
5th-Does it in small doses, as administered
by our friend, DR., NJ. Wyman, and as am now
trying 1t upon his recommendation, diminish
the pulse and act as direct sedative?
To the third and fifth queries shall direct
my attention The others leave for your in
vestlgation.
Very truly your sincere friend,
ii. c. PERKINS.
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C. A correspondent OF the Boston Journal
gives the following interesting account of a
PARTON of the Manufactures Of Vermont the
Slate Quarries in Rutland County
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IMPORTANT DtscovEar.-Dr. Charles
T. Jackson, the distinguished chemist of this
city, announces in the Boston Medical and Sur
gicai Journal that he has made discovery of
the most important nature, viz: the cause of
death from the inhalation of chloroform. The
following is Dir. Jackson's letter to the Medical
Jo,r,1J.
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AUCTION 4 COMMISSION
s I @ RE f!
r z M O v a l.

VflE Subscriber would respectfully in
L form the citizens of Burlington and the COM
munity, that he has taken the Auction and Conmls-
sion business formerly conducted by Isaac Sher-
wood and removed to Got. Thomas Store, on
College Street, n'ely occupied by Pierce, Davey &
Allen where the business will he srlcky attended to
all its branches. The rooms will be opened every
day in the week Tor the retail trade, and Auction
Wednesdays and Saturdays Particular attention
will be paid to the commission business aud Gus
TONERS may dereud upon having all business in this
branch strickly and fairly attended to and may rely
upon prompt returns the Subscriber viii also attend
10 The sale o real estate, live stock and every md
o1Nerchandlse which may be- thrown into the
plaTkrt,
J. J. pINCKLEE.
Burlington, laue lst. lsl2 d&wti
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An exciting Adventure.

D. w. c. CLARKE, Esq
Dear Sr-By publishing the following extract
of a letter from friend of mine in California, with
such editorial remarks your wisdom shall dictate,
you will at least crafty the feelings OF one steady
reader OF your valuable paper. The letter is dated
"SAN FRANCISCO June H. 1872
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-06-18

10 this question who can reply =? Can you, in
detatgable travellers, who, by night and day
like the wandering Jew, are marching onward
onward! No, no, inyour journey through this
world, you can enjoy the merry note which the
bird of God filings out upon the air, and ask nc
more.
Can you, intrepid hunter, who at an early dawn
taking fusil and pouch, start in pursuit of game
which is up and away before you No, for a,
the hour when your foot treads the plain, the
lark is already chanting above our head, its daily
matln song.
Can you, INDECENT lady {? Oh no, for if your
lips modulate nocturnal melody beneath the
shady avenues of the park, by the soft moon
light the nightingale alone replies and besides
what imports to you the hour in which the con.
cert commences Do you not at your awaken
ing hear its full harmony?
Well !! what, you, early traveller, you, mod
ern Nmrod, you, beautiful chateaine, have left
uldone, hes been accomplished by an academci-
an, who has justinformed the academy at what
hour birds awake and what hour they commence
their sougs:
This academician is NJ. Dureau de Ia Male
Fo. thirty years past he has been in the habit,
spring and summer, of retiring at seven o'clock
in the evening, aud rising at midnight Many
would call this a singular eccentrcity I would
say that this is the way to acquire knowledge.
NJ. Durean de la Male, rising at midnight
had evidently had an opportunity 20 anticipate the
rising of the birds that iDhabir his garden. |
ought to add that he had previously provided him
self with the means of discovering the secret of
their little household. The hospitality, the most
attentive cares, had familiarized the widest
birds, so that he could with impunty visit their
nests, touch their eggs and their little ones, and
the birds, on their part, returning his visits ;
touching reciprocity which opened to one sci
ence in prospe ctive-and the others the doors of
the cupboard Finally, aud as a last feature to
protect their union NJ. de la Male has, to protect
the families Of the birds who come 10 ask his
hospitality, arranged an apparatus against the at
tacks of cats, who, in the preceding years had
made carnage in tleir nests. So the academi-
clan has been able, by visiting the nest to deter
mine the causes of the early or late awakening
of each species.
We will mention the ordinary hours Of awak-
of the most common. These hours, from the
first of May to the sixth Of July, the period du-
ring which the experiment; took place, were;
For the greenfinch, from one to half past one
in the morning
For the linnet from two to three.
For the quail, half past two to three.
For the backbird from half past three TO
four
For the red-headed linnet, from three to half
past three.
For the sparrow, five to half pas, five.
For the tom-tit, five to half past five.
1t will be seen that the greenfnch is the esrl-
est and the sparrow the latest riser among the
birds observed. Who would believe that the
sparrow, that hungry and thieyish bird, is at the
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TERMS OF ADVERTislNG.

same time the LATEST of his species So SCI.
enee tells u.s.
But this general rule Of the rising Of the birds
is subject 10 exceptions, that is to say the bird
often anticipate the hour +; TO what shall We al.
tribute this fact ? NJ. bureau do la Mallo is ?.
bic to inform US we will allow him to speak for
himself:
"On the fourth of June the linnet and the
oiackbird commence their songs at half-pasi Nv
in the morning. Struck with this anomaly,
went to inspect their nests and found their brood>
| thought at first it was a manifestation of pa.
rental joy but soon became convinced of my
error. The necessity of laboring more hours
10 feed the increasing family had FASTENED their
rising by an hour and half; and ! could see by
the moonlight, the parents constantly occupied H.
seeking on tho grass and flower beds the insect.
and other ailments which were to serve as
nourshment for their offspring"
On the twenty of June, the same fac
was observed on the part of the quail Admire
bic instinct OF animals, which teaches them l.
sacrifice their repose, To the necessities of III
family, and TO anticipate the dawn that the want
OF their little ones may, on awakening be SUP
Piled What profound and poetic lesson 70,
man
Sometimes the birds are deceived in the hour
Thus llnnet awoke at halt. past twelve and be-
gun 10 sing on an acacia few PAGES from the
window where the lamp of the observer was
placed; II had mistaken the light of the lamp
for that of the sun, but very soon perceived its
error, aud confused and ashamed went to sleep
again.
4 tame blackbrd that was. in the habit of re-
turning every evening to It's cage was forgotten.
IN the court. AT midnight the lamp was light
ed, and the backbird, which had until then slept
profoundly, awoke, and aroused the whole house
by singing the air which had been taught him.
To these songs the untamed blackbirds replied,
and from midnight until seven O'Clock in the
morning the tame bird and the wild ones sang
Us loud as they could The wild birds were GER
tajnly guided by mistaken leader. 1t was not
the sense of sight, struck by the light, which oc-
casioned this musical exhibition for their nest
was at some distance from the library, and in
clear weather and in full moon, blackbirds sing
only half All hour before day, except when they
have young, and need more time to prepare
food.
Our readers will understand why we have not
mentioned the nightingale. Every one knows
that this bird commences when other birds cease,
and sings only when the female is sitting, rs if
10 beguile the tatigucs of materity AS soon
as the little ones have pierced the shell the songs
cease -; for the parents must seek nou'ishment
for the young family during the time wheu the
nightingale had flung on the evening breeze the
winged strophes of his admirable songs.
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BY G. CLEMENT.
The Rain,
BIZ GEORGE W. BUEGAY.

The dusty earth, with lips apart,
looked up where rolled On orb Of fame,
As though sprayer came from its heart
For rsin TO come, and 10. it came.
The Indian corn with silken plume,
And flowers with tiny pitchers filed,
Send up their praise of sweet perfume,
For precious drops the cloud distilled.
Up where the heavy thunders rolled,
And clouds on fire were swept along,
The sun rides in car OF gold,
And soaring larks dissolve in song.
The rlls that gush from mountains rude,
Flow trickling to the verdant base;
inst Ike the tear, of gratitude
Thot often stain good mans face.
Bless God for rain! the good man said,
And wiped away agrateful tear.
That we may have our daily bread,
He drops shower upon us here.
Our Father thou who dwellst in Heaven,
We thank thee for the pcarly shower,
The blessed present thou hast given
To man and beast and flower.
Great King Of Peace deign now to bless
The windows Of the sky unbar,-
Shower down the rain of righteousness
And wash away the stain of war.
And let thy radiant bow of love
In beauty mark our moral sky,
Like that fair sign unroled above,
Butnot like it to fade and die.
The modest grass is fresh and green
The brooklet swells its song again;
Methnks an angel-wing is seen
In every cloud that brings us rain,
There is rainbow in the sky.
Upon the arch where tempests trod;
God wrote itere the world was dry
Its the autograph Of God!
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JOHN EEKENS,
Clock and NEnLc IN nlnIKpY.

MOULD respectfully nformthe citizens of Southport
w and Its vicinity tha he has ustreceived very good
nd well 'ecc cd ssortmeutoI EWFLRY ,coniainntthe
follow ina articles: All Kinds OF
Bracelets Brea, ns Ginger tings ockcts Tn mblcs Ear
Rings sod and silver Pens aud Pencils, fuHrd
aud and silver Lover, Lcptne aud Yer
tlcal Watches, cold silver and Steel Spectaces Steal
Beads Clasps and Tasscs Razor and Razor trops Pen
knives And scissors She land Horn Combs Silver
aud serman silver and silver spoons Patedand Britta-
MIA Ware, Nccordeons Cloth. Tooth and Hair Brushes
Fans Purses Pocket Books, Voins and Violin Strings
Fighiay and thirty hour Clocks Toy s,aud many other
Ghtugs too numerousto mention.
locks, Nntc hes. , cWclry, &c,
Jarefuy repaired and warranted. Cash old Gold
silver. May, lo40. MANI
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Memory.

she was gentle quiet girl,
With daFkly waving hair,
JUST parted In her simple way.
ON forehead low and fair,
No flash of brilliant loveliness
Was sparkling on her face,
But something tranquil and subducd,
And touching in its grace.
She seldom smiled, but then she brought
Nocloudon others glce;
And ever on her pale young brow
a shadow seemed to be;
And then her voice was very sad
In its soft and earnesttone,
With low and winning eloquence,
And sweetness ali its own.
some hidden sorrow on the past,
darkness -ecm'd to throw;
She never spoke OF early ties,
Or of pleasures long ago.
But in the daily, common cares,
she calmly met her share,
As one who had no shrinking form.
The trials life must bear.
Nojest was on her plecidlip,
Who're kiHdest accents hung,
And mover nov the careless laugh
From her ssll spiri! rung;
But with light md silent step.
She moves among the throng,
Promoting i'll her uViselcss way,
The cheerful danc' and throng.
She had plcasurobn the sight
OF others happylmrth,
Such Us IN angel might have felt,
While looking I'd the earth;
For she was like 80 angel here,
Soloyoly and pure,
And she hath pass'd where spirits are,
To dwell with Us no more.
We miss the kininess Of her voice,
And the beauty of her brow;
And the sweetest words We ever heard
Are silen! to usnow.
She never spoke The quiet grief,
Whose blighso early fell
She had been gayer once, they said,
But loved too long and well.
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TAILORING
STEAM FOUNDRY & MACHINE SHOP

STNHE undersigned having purchased he entire interest ~
their former partners in the Foundry and Machine
Snop will continue the business ali various branches
Orders for Threshing Machines stoves Corn Shcllers
Straw Cutters Flows, &C, will be thankfully received and
meet IN prompt attention.
AI.Sl-Every variety of Mil Gearing AMI I'm! she'd
SO order BY careful and experienced workmen
HEAD, CAMPBELL & HEAD.
May sin, 1852. 46
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I. observation-disclosures CounselIo,

WNl,ununuetU 2ractceinthe DistrictCourtottheU uni
ted 5tltus Also, the Chaucery, supreme and Circuit
Courtsof Visconsinand illinois. Deedsgnd otherius!ru
msntsu writing bcusod hi drawn
and gmcnts taken OMccnext dourto tluares
Brick block IN shook store.
no4d-ly
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TSUCcEsoR OF MARsu.I & PHELPs.l
D.aerin stoves and Hardware Iron Ware Manufactu-
rer of tin and copper ware, &C. kenosha, Wisconsin.
Main street.
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LIFE INSURANCE

A<AN be effected In the JEFFERSON LIFE INSUR-
q ] ANCE COMPANY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO, second
o Company in the United SAtcs,) on the Mutual or
Igint Stock Plan, by application To
r !. RAND, Agent
}. w .nArcu, IN, ". D., Medical Examiner.
August :, lt5l.
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R ( M O v A [.

YMNtfE undersigned wishes So inform his friends and c
TONERS that he has removed from MS former place ~
business the Durkec Block 10 she Clothing store az D
Knapp next door North ~ She Telegraph Printing Office
al here he will continue She business of
TAILORING
In all Its hranc heSand will be happy to see all who wish
anything in his line. He atte himself that from his n,
experience the business he Will be able 80 give the most
p0vt,cAlG- "ftS.'
April, 1852 l45-Hl u. VI. GARRISON.
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4. w. LYMAN,

enersl Dealer In Hardware, Cutlery stoves Iron, Glass
Nails All kinds Of Tools, Tin Ware, &c Corner Of
Main and Purk streets, Southport, Wis.