Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-03-25

VOLCANIC ERUPTIoN AT THE SANDWICH Is
LANDs.-=On the 9TH of August last, light was
observed on the top Of MaunaIea, at first ap-
pearing like lamp, but which continued to III
crease until it became so large as to be visible
from all parts of Hawaii, and even from the ele-
waited parts of Maui and Oahu. 1t is reported
that vessels at sea noticed two points from which
the light emanated, and it is quite probable that
anotheHeruption, similar to the extensive one Of
1943, Jnay follow these preliminary indications
Since wFiting the above, we have received the
tolloWihnH from our correspondent, dated Hllo,
& laSth August, 1851: "The great crater on Maui
Iialoa, that was generally supposed to be extinct,
Is now in action For few days heavy cloud
having the appearance of smoke, has been OBJ
Served to hover over the summit of the noun.
tain Last night the mountain stood our IN bold
relief, unobstructed by cloud or MIST and pre-
scented sublime and awfully grand appearance,
belching forth flames and cinders, that again
fell in showers at distance. The heavy bank
of smoke that lowered over its top, presented the
appearance Of the mountain itself poised upon
its apex. 1t is possible that another eruption
may take place like that of l943, and liquid lava
be seen flowing down its des."-POlynesian.
MFaCooper, young married woman, has
eloped from Pomfret, Conn, with P" colored
gentlemen" taking her only child.
A bill has passed the House of Delegates of
Maryland, prohibiting the use of small notes in
that State
s. The liquordealers In New York have raised
$4,000 to establish a paper for the advocacy of
their interests, and opposition to the Maine law.
Bad investment.
Mrs. Gedschmidt has from fifty to one hun
dred refused letters in the Northampton post.
Office, aIfsupposed TO emanate from those char
itahly ased -. s..-.-
EoUTs : kItFE7Ehe Paris CORES
pondent of le 4ribunswrites:3
You lave doubtless heard the President
has been three times shot at l have never
been able TO trace these reports to any reli-
able source till yesterday. | have been for
tunate enough to learn the particulars of
the last attempt from a near relative of an
eyewitness The information is. know,
exact, and do not hesitate, therefore, to
put it in print, fit were mere idle rumor
l should not think it worth while to give it
currency. On Thursday night, the 22d inst,
between IL and l o'clock, the President
was leaving Elysee to pay visit to Mrs.
Howard, his mistress. Some six or eight
officers were with him. As he came down
the alley toward his carriage, chdSsuer de
Vincennes. stationed at the gate, levelled
his short rife, took aim and fired The ball
whistIed past Napoleons head, slightly
grazing his hair. The aim of the chasseur
(sharpshooter) is usually supposed to be
unerring; but on this occasion the marks
mans sight was dim. 1t was midnight,
and he fred round an angle of the palace
besides this, he knew that destiny hung
upon his arm, and as he drew the fatal trig.
ger his nerve failed him, and his ball flew
wide of its mark. Tie refused to speak, to
explain, to give his reason, or to reveal the
name Of his fellow conspirators, if he had
any. He was shot and buried in the garden
of the Elysee. The President continued
his route and arrived at Mrs. Howard.
without further mishap. b ',.-.-