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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16

ceedings OF this night they are known 10 none
but ourselves and when the object for which
we have met is accomplished, we shall dsperse
unknown to any one. Prepare, then for death
other five minutes will be allowed, but no more.'
The unfortunate man. in an agony of deadly
terror, raved and shriekod for mercy but the
avengers paid no heed to his cries. His leyered
trembling lips moved as if in silent prayer fo,
he felt that the brief space between him and
eternity was but as few more tickings of that
ominous watch
" Now" exclaimed the Judge.
-Four persons stepped forward and seized him,
on whose features a cold cIammy sweat lad
burst forth. They barred his neck, and made him
knee before the block.
-'4f''rtke exclaimed the judge.
The exocutioner struck the axe on the offlr {;
an assistant on the opposite side lifted at the
same moment a wet towel, and struck it across
the neck of the recumbent criminal. A loud
laugh announced that the joke had at last come
to an end.
But Downie responded not to the uproarious
meriment they laughed again-but still he
moved not-they lifted him, and Downie was
dead.
Fright had killed him as etfectuaIy as if the
axe ola real headsman had severed his head from
his body.
1t was tragedy to all. The medical students
tried to open vein, but all was over and the
conspirotors had now to behink themselves o
safety They now in reality sworo an oalt
among themselves and the ailrighed young
men, carrying their dsguses with them lett the
body Of Downie lying in the hotel. One o
their number tod the landlord that THEN
entertainments was not done and wisheI the indi.
yidual that was left in thereon not to be disturb
dior some hours. This was to give them time tc
make their escape
Next morning the body was found. Judca
inquiry was instituted but no satisfactory resuI
could be arrived at. The corpse Of poor Downit
exhibited no marks Of violence internal or ex
tornal. The ll.wl between him and the stu
dents was known; it was also known that tn
students had hired apartments in the hoto for the
atrical represen,ation-lhat Downia had beer
sent for by them but beyond this, nothing wa
known. No noise had been heard, and no proc
Of murder could be adduced OF two honlre,
students at the college, who could point out tn
guilty or suspected fifty? Moreover, the stu
dents were scattered over the city, and the mag
istrates themselves had many Of (heir own FAM
les amongst the nugmSlaS.d d waA not deSirab'
Ngou - RRes.4,sw Downie
g e =
ssy Ben years after its occdrrel N,fon h
death bed disclosed the whole pafIicuars, an
aTowed himself to have belonged to the obnox
GUS class Of students who murdered Downe.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16
The Teachex3' Voice.

TO The Friends Of Education IN Vermont;
The su oscuber. with the sanction and under
the direction of the Teachers Association of
Vermont, proposes to issue monthly Magazine
with the above title. 1t will be devoted to Edu
cation, Literature, Science, Criticism, &c.; to
the interests Of the Common Schools, Aaadc-
mics. and Colleges of the State, and is designed
to be tho Voice of Teachers and Friends of Ed,
ucaton, to each other and to the people of the
State, speaking of those matters which are Of
paramount interest to Vermont. The subscri
Der has pledge from many Of the ablest writer's
n the Stato, and from distinguished teachers
abroad, to furnish articles for its columns those
who, as Contributors, Editor and Publisher, will
be responsblelor the character and conduct of the
Magazine, have engaged in the enterprise with.
out the expectation Of pecuniary profit, and if
they can make the Voice sufficiently subserve lis
Legitimate aim, they will be sa isfad. 1t will at
no time trospass on the field appropriated to the
other public journals Of the State, but, if ii shall
deserve, will expect their sympathy and coop
peration. No sectional or sectarian influence
or control will be permitted in the conduct OF
the Magazine.
1t will be issued monthly at Johnson, in form
similar to the Massachusetts Teacher, each num-
ber containing forty pages of reading matter,
printed in tho best manner, and will be afforded
at the low price Of one dollar per annom, for sin
gle sub@cri2tions payment Invariably in advance.
A more specific statement is not deemed nee
es5qry at the present time, as subscriptions will
not be solicited until the publication Of spcci
men number, which will be ready for gratud
Gus distribution in September next. Editors in
Vermont who will favoraby notice this project,
either editorially Or by copying this commun-
cation will confer favor on the friends Of the
proposed publication.
Among the many gentlemen, who are pledged
to sustain the Magazine by their contributions
and influence, the subscriber begs leave to men,
ton, Rev. d. Smith, Rt. Rev. ]. II, Hopkins,
Prof ]. B. Bittingen, Esq, late State Superiu-
tendent, Revs. }, E. King, Edward Bourns, D..
D., J. D. Wckham, ]. Dudley, J. Dougherty,
D.. IL. Ranncy, Chauncy Taylor, o. t. Lam
phear Hon, d, Nj. Camp, Messrs. Erastus Fair
banks, j. II, Colby, j. S Spaulding, J. P Fair
banks, Hiram Orcuit, W. A. Burnham, l.. O.
Stephens, c. C, Webster, C. II. Hayden. d. P.
Thompson, and many others, whose names will
give the assurance that the project is not oflocal
orsectarian nature and furnish ground to hope
that this publication will not fail to receive the
support of the people of Vermont. Persons
wishing for specimen numbers will please send
their names to the subscriber, Communications
(post pad) nreierence to the subject will receive
prompt attention. TX. PANGBORN.
Johnson, Aug. 2lst, 1882.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16
Appearance of Jerusalem

B,yard Taylor writes from Jerusalem to the
Tribune. under date of April 26Lh, and says -
CLIMBING out of this valley, we descended by
stony staircase. as rugged as the ladder OF Tyre
into the Wady Belt Harimeh' Here were gar
dena Of orange in blossom, with orchards OF
onincc and apple overgrown with vines, and the
fra rrant hawthorn tree, snowy with Its bloom. A
stone bridge, the only one on the road, crosses
the dry bed of tho winter stream, and looking up
the rlen, saw the Arab village OF kulonIcA' al
the entrance Of the valley Of Elah, glorious with
the memories of the shepherd.boy David. Our
road turned of to the right, aud we commenced
ascending a long dry glen between the mountains
which grew more sterile the further we went
1t was nearly two hours past noon, the sun herce'
" hot. and our horses were nigh jaded out with
the rough road and our impatient squirting | be
eaa to fancy we could sec Jerusalem from the
top of the pass, aud tried to think OF the ancient
DAYS of Judea. Bat it was in vain. A new Pic'
ture shut them out, ind banished even Tue u''
no, ;m,ges Of eur Saviour and his p'sc'p'''
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16
i. ?. THOMPSON. EDITOR & PROPRIETOR.

THE JEws ANb rIiE Observation-Disclosures
in his history of the dispersion of the Jews,
which is appended TO Jahn'J Hebrew Common
wealth" relates the following circumstance:
Alexander the Great sent colony of Jews
to people Alexandria, and he granted them
equal privileges with the Macedonians. 1t is
said that the Egyptians appeared before Alex
ander and requested that the Jews might be
forced to reimburse the value Of gold, silver
and precious stones, which their ancestors had
lent them at their departure from Egypt under
Moses. The Jews allowed the ustness Of the
claim Of the Egyptians and consented to pay
them, provided that they too, would satisfy their
demands for tho services Of 400 years which
their fathers had rendered y The Egyptians
Alexander decided that the claims Of the Egyp-
tians and Jews balanced each other, The
later arc 50 assured pf lbq. .lratb this fad-
Noa, that they perPetrate The memory of this
decision by yearly festival in the month of
March,"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16

A STARTLING PREDIcAMENT.-On Saturday,
one of our citizens was on a visit to Canada,
and about the time the storGl of that evening was
coming on started in a carriage to return to the
American side. When about midway of tho
suspension bridge" the storm struck them with
appalling fury The wind blew a perfect torna-
do, while the air was densely filed with driving
hail and rain, and SO potent was the wind that
the bridge swayed Iaterally to and fro, ten or a
dozen feet. making one gddy with it vibrations.
So appalling was the commoon that the horses
stopped and finally fell upon their sides on the
bridge, while the driver, in the extremity Of his
terror seemed incapable to make the least effort
to move from the perilous spot. The inmates
Of the carriage could with difficulty keep their
seats, and for a short time expected nothing else
but to be precipitated into the surging waters.
A situation like this is too appalling for descrip.
ton, and we must leave it to the Imagination 10
44...a-. -.'as-'ass
Toge r were during this frighttuI commohon oil
The warrinr eIon,ontl--Pooto7'o- f@rCi'f'''
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16
On Good Terms with Death.

In the southern part of Tonqun, the highest
compliment you can pay to distinguished per.
sonage, and the dearest token of esteem for
rcvered friend, is the present Of coffin. A
number Of Catholic priests of native origin
joined in giving a coffin, as a new years pre-
sent, to the Bishop OF Laranda, who had instruct
ed them in theology, saying that he was grow
ing old and they could never have more suia-
piece Of furniture. At the same time they called
his attention to the excellence of the wood and
the beauty of the work. Such is the custom
OF the country no person who has reached the
age of fifty is without coflin, which not only
stands ready for its prospective use, bat serves
even now, as a table by day and bed by night.
The children of family in good circumstances
viii combine to offer handsome cofiins to their
father and mother, and pupils make the same
present to a venerated teacher Death there
has no terrors. A poor widower, with young
children, fell dangerously sick, and the first care
OF bis friends was to borrow a coffin for him.
When this was announced to the sufferer he
trembed with Joy, and asked to the borrow
ed article: "Now," said he /" let me die, for if
| live shall have to return it, and who knows if
| can ever procure another? In the same spirit
the friends of dying person speak in his pre-
sence of his approaching end, and Of the pre-.
parations for his funeral. Tho Bishop, above
referred TO, says that one day he visited chat-
echumen, whose malady though likely to be
prolonged was sure to end fatally, and found
a woman sitting by his bedside making the
mourning clothes for the family. At the door
was the carpenter, engaged in making the coffin
in sight of the patient, who directed the work
with the utmost particularly.
These particulars we gather from letter Of
the good Bishops, to friend in France, pub
lshed in the Journal des Debates.-N Y. Iri.
| b1ipe
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16

A Bovine Sw1MMER-A gentlemen recently
returned from Lake Erie, relates the following.
It was narrated to him by the captain of the
boat which rescued the animal referred to. A
propeller on the lake had been run into and sunk.
Of large number of cattle who were on board,
It was supposed all had perished. On the third
day, however, a steamboat, bound for Cleveland,
saw steer in the water and making for the boat.
lie was soon alongside, andby means Of ropes
was taken on board when he fell down exhausted
having been swimming the lake for forty-eight
hours. In short time, however he recovered =,
and was taken into port in rs goo4 condition as
evnr
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16
miscellaneous.

q Panther G4Unt.
B1rkinr and roInDr witb rosos sofa H.,
ground. three noble boup1s Of rare breod rushed
through the thichIy.grown wood, sometimes los
ing the track midst the withered leaves. then.
snufling about the dccayed aud PROSTATE trees.
they would once more resume the chase in lull
cry--a sure sign that their pursuit was of The
bear or pan'he-, aud not the nmbefoo stag,
which, if it did at times lure them for . brief
period from lhe Pa'h' never rendered them wholly
untrue to It,
lheY 'lad no" reacfca spot "hefe their zoe
had peen Tor une' ana must nave crossed their
road; 'or' stopping Tor moment, they sought
"hIaPehng "I'"'y' more euger'y trah ever
Trough 'i7 o'o'e'y '"0's'"s P''"'S ""'0n' ''"c "
IlY'Hg wall enc'Fc'ed tue pace 'neN returning
aga'l' ana "so'h 10 'l' ce"'r'' renewed tne'r
no"iS ana ''heh'o'lonS as o"IoFc'
suddenly 'he DoSoes parted ana young MA"
on small o'acN naian pony cuu'ng ny one
vigorous s'FoNe' "'n Tue "'olu lun,''s N""7 no
he'u !" MS 'l"o' ''g c,cSP''S "''''.' 'n'G''V'e"
10 drag hlh from ms Morse 'e0P0o ~ directly
between the hounds "ho' 0eish'e' at ms aP'
peafahco' ia"hed upon nun 'oF d" 'lSt""'' ''e"'
urged 70 fedouo'eo 2'a' ny lAe "e's"oo'''ooo 0'
their master, proceeded anew IN their search
$50 so! my brave dogs!' cried the young
hunter, stopping TO replace bis knife in his
sheath, and laying the rifle which he carried on
his shoulder, on the saddle before him. So
rght sock seek you here Oh The road, and
this time, think, we shall succeed in nlbbng
the pig stcalcr that has escaped US 50 oIlen.--
tlurrahr' shouted he, raising himself in his
saddle, as hs saw the Oldest OF the dogs taking
the lead, and followed closely by the others
plunge at once into the thcket. lIurrah ?
Ard throwing bis gun again across his shoulder
as he seized the reins in his right hand, pressed
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16


WANTED-AN HONEST, INDUsTRious Boy.
We lately saw an advertisement headed as
aFove. 1t conveys to every boy an Impressive
moral lesson san honest, industrious boy"
is always wanted. He viii be sought for; bis
services will be demanded he will be respect
ed and loved; he will be spoken of in terms of
high commendation; he viii always have a
home; will grow up TO be man of known
worth, and established character, lie will be
wanted. The merchant will want him as T.
salesman or clerk; tue master mechanic will
want BIN as an apprentice or journeyman those
with job " let will want him for contractor; !;
clients will want him for lawyer; patients for
a physician; religious congregations for a pus
tor; parents for q teacher of their children !;
and the people iof an officer. lie will be wan
ted. Townsmen will want him rs a citizen :
acquaintances as a neighbor; ncighbors as a
friend families as a visitor; the world as an
qaalntancc-nay, girls want him for beau,
aud finally for husband. An honest, indus
trous boy !" Just think Of it boys; viii you
answer this description
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16
MONTPELIER, VERMONT, THURSDAY,

within reach of the dogs, who flew upon it in
fury
In a brief space the skins were thrown across
the pony's back and away trotted our bold hun
ter, followed by his hounds, in search of new
dangers and fresh prey.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16

DEATH TO THE NJ ..E.-Mice may be expel-
Il.l tf9m drawers and eVp-boards most eifectual-
The odor Of the eN9r is irtogt-sre w''s.s. 49,.
w-i
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16

The following beantlFa. lasa, 'ssre-s'Ht s1seX
the author, on reading tlIc announcement OF the
death of our child. They were published in the
KaickcJoctcr, soon after similar bereavement.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16
THE LITTLE SLEEPER.

BY J. CLEMENT
Few the days Tie fair one numbered,
Ere were closed his lu'trous eyes
Aud he calmly, sweetly slumhcred,
Like cherub from the Skies.
From the body, traU and sickIy,
In the solemn bush Of night,
Stole tho spirit, soft and qnicAly,
Back o native realms oflgM.
Still the swcc, orr, un'wakan'd,
Dreamed AND smiled when night had fed,
Kuawms not the soul hli t1kcn
WINGS, and up TO glory sped.
Folded on bis hcavcicss hosom,
Slight bis ivory bands were pressed
Aud thus slept tha heavenly bIossom,
Truan, from the Land Of Rest
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16

As flowers are ever associated with Ioyel-
ness and purity, 50 the love Of them is hot
,rait in the character OF any one aud we need
>. fear trusting in that heart which loves them
,uty. Such heart, though hidden by the
roughest exterior; will ever display sensbI'I-
~ to the finer emotions Of our nature, and give
forth tokens of its genteness and kindness.
Tenderly, then, let US care for the 1eauteous
flower and as the tabled Eastern plant Which,
when withored and dying gives forth so rich
fragrance that its presence is deemed Oles-
!. sing so shall VIC learn to look upon them as
among the choicest gifts of our CreaIor'--
lhfslian MQuirer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16

ret'irned towards the oak, from which the dogs,
though anxously observant of his every move
ment had never once removed their eyes.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-16
}loetrp,

j. w. wunNAooIS printer.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-12-21

A nice question has arisen III the United
Sla,es Senate As 10 who is entitled 10 seat
in that body as successor 10 Henry Clay
|. will be recoIlec,ed that Mr.. Clay resigr.
ed some lime last spring, 10 take effect The
first of September. The Legislature Of
Kentucky being in session a. the time elect.
ed Mr.. Dixon his successor. Some Two
months before the taking effec, Of Mr.. CIay's
resignation, and after the Kentucky Legisla-
lure had adjourned, he died, whereupon the
Governor Of Kentucky appointed Mr.. Merri.
wether to Gil the vacancy. The question
now arises whether one man can create
two vacancies, one by resignation and the
other by death; or, whether in fac, his re.
signu,ion was no, annulied by his DEATH
The subjec, has been referred TO commits
lee.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. l7.-The North Car.
olinu Legislature has resolved TO adjourn or
the 22d inst, and 10 hold no further ballot.
ings for United States Senator.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-12-21

VNHE undersigned, by virtue Of an order
\ from the Court of Common Pleas of Meigs
county, will offer for sale at public Outcry, at the
dwelling house, (the residence Of the late William
Higgins, deceased,) on the premises hereinafter
described, on the 10th day of January next, the
following real estate, situate in the township Of
Scipio, and said county Of Meigs, and being part
of section number %, in township number Z, Of
range number IA, bounded thus:
Beginning at the northwest corner Of the
north east quarter Of said section, and running
thence west on the north line of said section to
the north east corner Of lot sold by Nicholas
Misener to M. S. Frame; thence south eighty
rods; thence east one hundred and sixty rods;
thence north 81 degrees east. twenty-five rods;
thence north 10 degrees thirty-four rods; thence
east about eleven and a half rods to the center
line OF said section running north and SOUTH
thence 10 the place Of beginning sixty
three acres more or less
Said premises viii sold subject to the dover es-
tate therein Of Catharne Higgins, as the same
has been assigned, and on the terms following:
One third ofthe purchase money in hand one
thifd IN nine, ana the residue IN ciyhteen- months
from the day Of sale, with interest on deferred
payments, which is to be secured by mortgage.
JOHN CALVERT,
THOMAS HUGGlNS,
Administrators of William Higgins, deceased.
noy30-47W5
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-12-21

~ DIGRSrP' Such is the true ineshing Of the
word "Pepsin,'' or Of the tW o Greek words from
which it is derived This is the significant and
appropriate title of the TRUE DIGEsTlvE FLUID, or
GASTRIC JUICE, prepared BY Df. ]. S. HouoaroN, of
Philadelphia, from the fourth Stomach OF the Ok,
for the cur the cure Of Indigestion and Dyspepsia.
II is Natures own remedy for an unhealthy stom-
ach. No art of man can equal its curative pow
ers. It renders GOOD EATING perfectly con-
sistent with HEALTH. See advertisement, in
another part Of this paper.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-12-21
ID. HUMMER,
Merchant Tailor & ClOthier,

ID. HUMMER,
Merchant Tailor & ClOthier,
No. 4 Main street, Mddleport, Ohio,
wv OULD respectfully inform his friends and
wv the public generally that he still con-
tinues the above business in the town of Middle
pot, where he has on hand large stock of
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, vESTINGS, &C.,
Suilable for Men and Boys wear which he is
prepared to make up in the most Fashionable
Style. He also keeps on hand large and fine
stock of
Ready-Made Clothing,
CONSISTING OF
Goats. Vests, Pants, Shirts, Collars, and
DrdWers,
In fact every article of Mems wear Except Hats
and Shoes,) which will be sold as low as can be
bought any where along the Ohio River.
His long experience in the Business, and the
assurance that he will employ none but the most
experienced workmen, will be a guarantee ia
those who may favor him with their custom that
his work will be done up in style that cannot
but please the most fastidious.
Also-Custom Work done, customers furnish
ing their own cloth. Cutting done on the short
est notice, and warranted to fit if properly made
up. Middlep0rt, dec21-60yl
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-12-21
DOCTOR YOURSELF!

DOCGOM YOU1kSELE!
THE POCKET ESCULAPlrJS: OR.
= EVERY ONE HIS OWN PHYSICIAN
The Fortieth Edition, with One Hundred En-
cravings, showing diseases and malfomations Of
the Human System in every shape and form. To
which is added Treatise on the Diseases Of Fe-
males, being of the highest importance to married
people, or those contemplating marriage. BY
WILLIAM YOUNG, M. d.
Let no father be ashamed to present copy Of
the EsculapiuS to his child. 1t may save him
from on early grave. Let no young man or wo.
man enter into the secret obligations Of married
life without reading the Pocket Esc ilapius.--
Let no one suffering from hackned cough, pain
in the side, restless Fights, nervous feelings, and
the whole train of Dyspcctic sensations, and Civ.
en- up by their physician, be another moment
without consulting the Escu.apius. Have the
married. or those about 10 be marrlSd any impedl-
ment, read the trdly useful book, as II mas oeen
the means of saving thousand OF unfortunate
creatures from the very jaws of death.
Any person sending 25 cents enclosed in let
rer, will receive one copy Of this work by mail,
or five copies will be sent for One Dollar.
Address (post pad) DIR. VIM. YOUNG,
nov30 No. 1852 Spruce st., PHILADELPHIA.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-12-21

uTAn ounce of Fact is worth pound of The
ory, and the swarm of conclusive facts that clus-
ter round that incompatible preparation, Hoof-
lands German Bittes, prepared by DR.. G. M.
jackson, Philadelphia, establishing its value as a
tonic and restorative, are such as would prevent
lncredulity itself from questioning its efficacy
In all cases of disease of stomach, whether acute
or chronic, it may be recommended for its sooth-
sia, heartburn, loss OF appetite, nausea, nervous
tremors, relaxation debility, &C., are relieved b.
the Bitters in very short space Of time; and 1
perseverance in their use never fails to work
thorough cure.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-12-21
III e RY COX'S
newly INVENTED
IRONING MACHINE,

DICHARD DAVIS has the pleasure to an
~ nounce TO the respectable inhabitants Of
Pomeroy and the adjoining neighborhood that he
s now prepared to receive Linen, Ladies Dresses,
Gentlemen's Shirts, &C., of every description, for
ironing, at the lowest possible charge, with care.
-Four dozen can be ironed in one. hour, or more,
il required. No FIRE is used, and the Linen bears
most beautiful gloss, without INJURY.
Residence, corner OF Spring street, Opposite
hr. WinRS Grocery Store.
Pes4ersyT June "a, 1882. ti ....l.t