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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-04-29
The Spirit Rappers.

The Spirit Rappers are resolved not to give up
beat. The Springfield Republican we conclude
would not publish the following extraordinary
account if the signers were not men of some re-
sponsibilty. Just hear them. Ed.
From the Springfield Republican,
The MODERN WoNDER.-A MANIFESTO.
The undersigned, from sense of justice to
the parties referred to, very cordially beal test-
mony to the occurrence of the following facts.
which we sev6rally witnessed at the house Of
Rufus Elusar, in Springfield, On the evening of
the 5th inst -
!. The table was moved in every possible di-
fsetion, and With great force, when we could
not perceive any cause Of motion.
2. 1t 0he tsbe) was forced against each one of
Us so powerfully as to move us from our positions
together with the chairs we Occnped-in all
several feet.
g. Mr.. Wells and Mr.. Edwards took hold of
the table in such a manner as to exert their
strength to the best advantage, but found the
invisible power exercised in the opposite drec-
ton to be quite equal to their utmost efforts.
In two instances, at least, while the hands
of all the members of the circles were placed on
the top Of the table-and while no visible power
was employed to raise the table or otherwise
move it from its position--lt was seen to rise
clear Of the floor, and to float in the atmosphere
for several seconds, as if sustained by some dem
ser medium than air.
5. Mr. Wells seated himself on the table
which was rocked for some time with great VIC
lence, aud at length, it poised itself on two legs
and remained in this position for some thirty sec
onds when no other person was in contact with
the table.
6. Three persons, Messrs. Wells, Bliss and
Edwards, assumed positions on the table at the
same tine and while thus seated, the table moved
in various directions.
Z. Occasionally we were made conscious OF
the occurrence Of powerful shock which pro-
duced vibratory motion of the floor of the apart
ment in which we were seated-it seemed like
motion occasioned by distant thunder or the firing
of ordnance far away-causing the chairs, table
iuanimate objects, and all of to trcmble in
such a manner that the effects were both seen
and felt.
8. In the whole exhibition, which was fal
more diversified than the foregoing specification
would Indicate, we were constrained 10 admi
! that there was an almost constant manifestation
of some intelligence which seemed, at least, t.
be Independent of the circle
Ia conclusion, we may observe, that D. d
Hume, the medium, frequently urged us to holc
his hand and feet During these occurrences tn,
room was well lighted, the lamp was frequent!
placed on and under the table, and every POSSIBLE
opportunity was afforded us for the closest in
spection, and we submit this one emphatic dec
lsra,i,n We knolO that ,re Uere not imposed Upon
nor declined WIN. BRYANT,
Blk. BLISS,
WM. EDWARDS,
DAVID A. WELLS.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-04-29
The Philosophers Stone.

The eccentric but brilliant John Randolph
once rose up suddenly in his seat in the House
of Representatives and screamed out at the top
Of his shrll voice
" Mr., Speaker have discovered the phioso.
piers stone, 1t ls-Pay as you GO"
John Randolph dropped many gems from his
mouth, but never uttered richer one than that.
Pay as you 60" and you will dodge sheriFs
and constabes.
Pay as you CO." and yon can walk the streets
with an erect back and manly front, and have ne
fear Of those you meet You can look at every
man in the eye without flinching. Yon won
have to cross the highway to avoid dun, or
look inte nly into The shop windows to ayoic
seeing creditor.
Pay as you CO." and you can snap your fin
gers at the world, and when you laugh, 1t vii
be an honest, hearty one. 1t seems to us some
times that we can almost tell the laugh OF poo
debtor.
He looks around as though he was in doub
whether the laugh was not the property OF hi
creditors, and not included in articles eXemp
from attachment. When he does succeed il
getting out an abortion he appears frighlen
ed, and looks as though he expected it would b.
pounced upon by a constable.
PAY as you CO." and You viii meet sWilini
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-04-29
NO nxoELLnNcE wIr4our LABOR.

NO EXCELLENCE VVITIEoU x,AEoxy
Man is created conscientious and INN, tai
being, He is endowed with tlculties which, if
nightly used and appreciated, !, will eXat him no.
eras he moves onward in the draml of lite, or, if
perverted, will sink him as deep as the accessible
height he might have attained is high.
The love of fame is natural to all, to greater
or less extent yet this honor is not innate, it is
to be acquired by the effort of our own powers
and exertions. And when the mind, that mighty
instrument, is welded with effect, what glorious
results crown our success, and encourage US TO
search out the yet hidden fountains of knowledge;
or when the hand, the most cmiols part of the
complicated machinery of man is at work under
the impulse of strong and vigorous intellect, if
attended with like results, what more deseryes
our praise and admiration than these Still
labor IS indispensable 10 gain these objects. One
may as well attempt to eclipse the sun, or with
lever move the world as to win excellence with
out labor. The Oriental philosophers would not
have achieved such wonderful results, and had
their names emblazoned on The scroll of fame had
they not entered into their work with heart and
hand, Demosthenes would not have overcome
such difficulties and shaken all Greece to its very
foundations with his startling eloquence, had he
not resolved at first to take a decided stand against
opposition, and maintained that stand with unre-
mittng toll. And even in our own country, the
name of Franklin would have been sunk in obliy-
ion, and the great field OF his greater work
might have been left silLuneXplored, had he not
labored necessarily Till he came to the resul. he
proclaimed to the world. Thus it is in all the
various works Of man there is no excellence with.
out some degree of application If he holds the
responsible situation of an officer, he mus; labor
for the benefit of his fellow man, excluding all
self interest if he would gather lapres to deck his
pathway, and have his name rebound to the latest
poeterity. 1t matters not whether ne fcyose the
classic page, or be student Of nature, in all these
there is no excellence without labor. Il,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-04-29
intervene before his ambitious hopes would be

intervene before his ambitious hopes would be
realized.
His superior officers seemed to look upon
him with considerable leniency, and gave him
many fair opportunity to gather maratime
knowledge and in year, the handsome,
gentlemanly young mate had dacquired unusual
tavor In the eyes of the portly commander
Captain Hume, who had first taken the smart
little black-eyed fellow, with his neat tarpaun
and tidy bundle, as his cabin boy.
One night the young man, with all the other
officers, was invited to a entertainment at the
Captains house. He went, and TO his astonish-
ment mounted the identical steps that, TWO years
before, the brightest vision he had ever seen
passed over--a vision he had never forgotten -
Ihump, thump, went his brave heat, as he
was ushereaAinto the great porlor; and like a
slcdge fiammer it beat again, when Captain
Hume brought forward bis blue-eyed daughter,
and with pleasant smile said, "The young
lady once indebted to your kindness for safe
and dry walk home" His eyes were all blaze
and his brown cheeks flushed hotly, as the no.
Bile Captain sauntered away, leaving fair Grace
Hume at his side. And in all that assembly
was not SO handsome couple as the gallant
sailor and the "pretty ladie."
Ii was only year from that time that the
second mnte trod the quarterback, second only
in command, and part owner with the Captain
not only in his vessel, but in the affections o.
his daughter, gentle Grace Hume, who had al.
ways cherished respect, to say nothing of love,
for the brighteyed sailor.
His homely but earnest act of polteness to-
ward his child, had pleased the Captain, and
though the youth knew it not, was the cause Of
his first promotion. So that now the old man
has retired from business, Henry Wells is
Captain Wells, and Grace Hume is, according
to polite parIauce, A" Mrs. Captain Wells" ID
fact, our honest sailor is one of the richest men
in the Crescent City, and he owes, perhaps, the
greater part of his prosperity to his tact and po-
liteness in crossing the street.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-04-29
How to get rid of the Blues.

"Then you have got the blues Foolish man
what is it that trouble you :"
shall come TO want"
"No,you never will SO long asyou have indus
trious habits"
"My friend has greatly prospered in his
business"
What oft? Don't envy his situation, but
be contended with your lot"
' But feel dull aud stupid"
RISE early, and drink the fresh air"
:: W. bag 80 tauch 6ggy weather"
Keep at work, and yon wont think OF the
fog, but enjoy the sunshine more"
"You don't know how bad it is to be afflicted
with the headache, and frequently | have pain
in my side"
So do but keep at work and it passes
away. None are free from pain"
81 have large family to support"
"Flddlestick who has not, that has been a
father these dozep years ? So much more rea-
son that yop, Mould be dgent and active"
81 hp,e no friends"
aAnd you never will have, until you leave off
shining, and look up and exert yourself You
do not deserve 10 have any friends while you pay
so little attention TO them. You appear like a
shadowin the graveyard more than ahuman being
in the light and sunshine Of heaven. Talk, laugh
act, and you will have friends enough"
Mr.. - spoke against me, and his neigh
Dor has slandered me-"
a snap for their tai king and slundering. l
we attend to all that is said against US, we shal
have nothing else to do. Lave down their lies, i
lies they be- and If truth, 60 on and do better ii
future. This is the only way"
81 donth think shall live long"
l trust you will not, if you eternally repine
for you're now little better than living corpse.
Thousands are wasting the dream of exstenc,
in sorrow and doubt, full of fearful apprehension
and melancholy forebodings. Shame on them
when, by studying the philosophy Of lfe they
might become useful citizens, ornaments to so
ciety, and blessings to the world. drop 0
sorrow completely uunerves them. A reproot,
harsh word, a suspicious look, puts them into
world of trouble. Shake of the ''blues" all ye o
little faith. Be men--active, perseverng--ant
the shadows that overhang you will disperse, an
the glorious sunshine of prosperity, lite, and ligh
shine upon you.
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VOLUME TX. no. IS.

and has been borne safely over the shoals and
quicksands of party strife, upon the majestic
waves OF peace and union, whose swelling bosoms
uttered no dlscordant notes, but their gentle mur-
nurs' chidlng as ii were, the boisterous politician
or his rlshnes3' and the stupid citzan for his
want OF diligence, woulI have e1tranca1 an an.
gel ear, and caused a s2raph's breast TO be2t
with JOY Then, truly, it beconles MS as a nalion
and as individuals desiring that every people may
ENJOY the same privileges and mmnnites of which
we boast, to strive to disseminate far AMI vide,
over every land, the principles of freedom and
education. knowing that when this shall be effect
ed We may expect at the same tine to hear the
last dying groan of oppression, and the shoat of
liberated millions waited fom every shore, bear
ing lie ieysls- wvrts 80 : gsDHty IS deGd ~.
the World Is free"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-04-29

AB1sToCRAcY OF INTELLEcT.--We bow 10
no other arstocracy we recognize no other.
We spur and scorn, with opr whole soul, the
contemplate narrowness and littleneSs of spirit
which some men exhibit in doing homage on
account OF wealth or appearances A man is
no better than we, because he can drive span
Of horses, or because he can give more costly
party, or drink dearer drink, than we: or that
he lives in richer house, and has more men
and maid servants. A peasant may be as
good as President. Not what amun puts on
,oithOm, but what he has sOihin him, proves to us
his manhood. To the aristocrecy of mind and
heart we bow we reverence the intellect for
wha, it has done and for its possibilities, but the
outward proves nothing is nothing in cOmpar-
ison with mind,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-04-29
Ihe famiIp Girtle.

-~-~-~->~,-0~~~--o-~-~N 7-'7-~@~-~
Act upnght and fearlessly, as you would defy
the devil and his works.
However little we may have to do, let US do
that little we'll.
Fair dealings is the bond and cement of soci-
ETY..
Pleasure is precarious, but virtue is immortal.
Money is useful servant but tyrancal mas
tor
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-04-29

The BEST FRIEND,-The most agreeable of
all companions is a simple, frank man, without
any high Pretentions to an oppressive greatness;
"ne who loves life, and understands the Use of ii:
oblglng alike at all hours above all, Of gol-
den temper, and steadfast as an anchor. For
such one we gladly exchange the greatest ge-
nns, the most brilliant wit, the profoundest think
er.--Lessing.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-04-29

For the Freeman.
APRIL.

ByE.g. BATES.
We hail lhee, April, mer'a of SheWeTs' 4
With icy we welcome ee,
For birds are singing in the bowers
Their songs Of praise to thee
With gratitude our heats shall swell,
For, gentle month, we love tl,se well.
Cold Winter now to US is gone,
And Joyous Spring we view,
While Nature. smll ng as the morn,
To US seems ever new,
As when in childbSOd's halcyon days,
We nature viewed with eager gaze,
The earth once clothed in robes Of white,
is now difmantled all,
While Nathre's charms our minds invite,
And do for homage call
Shall we not then Lad cans raise,
Our gea. Creators name to praise.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-04-29
1 MET A MAIDEN ONCE.


I met a charming maiden once
Or rather che met me
And in her pretty eyes read
A look of naughty glee.
Said | to her, Good morning, friend /;
lis very warm and clear
You seem in search-lhus early out
What are you seeking, dear!"
What am seeking' oh, think,
To hear you cannot err
My mother bade me go and seek
A sJH IN LAW for her."
'Mong pretty girls, as prompt as this,
never met another -
Yet even HERE are some who seek
AsoNIN Law for mother
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D. P. THOMPSON. EDITOR & PROPRIETOR,

'aces at home-happy children, cOntented
wife cheerful hearthstone.
John Randolph was right. II is the philoso-
piers stonc.-Er Paper.
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HOPE,


- H''1"'A''t"s pttINut 10 tfpNfe,
The dawn of bliss, the twilight of our w9eg.n
Dreary indeed would be the journey of life if
there was not that within which bids us look be-
yond this world Of care aud sorrow to q briohter
and happier existence, Hope reigns in everv
human breast like the morning sun which eids
the eastern horizon, causing all nature to smile
beneath Its radiant beams it produces in the mind
OF man all those pleasing emotions which render
life SO happy and desirable Hope cheers the
heart of the weary pilgrim as he tolls onward
towards his future home bright dreams Of bliss
course through his mind fancy in her flights
seems to bring wisdom from heavenly land, so
beautiful and cheering are the thoughts which
fill the soul. Hope cheers and bears to the sorrow
ing heart that consolation which it could in no
other way obtain; it carries to the breast of
many weary sojolrner messages Of peace and
love 1t cheers the deplrtng spirit as it is leav-
ing its earthly tenement, and places before the
soul scenes which are illumined with heavenly
light, and the smile which plays upon the coun-
tenance as the mortal life closes. tell that the
mind is in communion with divine and heavenly
being. Hope cheers the tempest tost mariner
when wild winds and angry surges threaten TO
engulf his frail bark; he SEES light hearts and
happy faces around his cheerful fire.sde, and he
longs once more to gaze upon the objects Of his
affections who are dearer to him than life itself ;
he IS inspired with renewed confidence, and
guides the gallant ship into u safe and quiet bar
Dor. The patient toll of the student is made
light by the cheering inhuencc which hope i'm
parts the future is illumined with its brilliant
light, and the seeker after deep and lasting
knowledge pursues LIES journey with " Excel,
sor' as his motto, Truth as his aim, aud Hope as
his guiding star. T
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-04-29

Parents who give child to understand that he
is burden to them, need nOtbe surprised, should
they one day be given to understand that they are
hurdeusome to him
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C5rrtu 4tlountaiu fireman,
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING,
In Waiawrights Building, Second FlOOr-FFont,
Main Street, Montpelier, VT.

TeRNs-One dollar andhv cents per year in advance
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Npinpr dSc,ntRIed anil all arrearages are paid eS
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aver so miles from Montpelier is cents per qnarier not
ovsr $40 miles, 10 cents not over 1000 miles IS cents NOT
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SONG OK THn scHnLAn.


Study study! do not tire
If you would to fame aspire
If you would a scholars name
And your own should be tile same
II you would celestial FIRE
Crown your brow and deck your Tyre
Study study labor fast
Moments will not always last.
Study! study wellye know
Col len treasure cometh slow
Patient, had, incessant toll,
Often burning midnight oil,
Win a treasure, richer far
Than the PrUudest treasures are.
Study stndy! tits the page
Oft that makes the wisest sage.
Study study! sweet as flowers
ls the breath of studied hours
WisdOm's ways, the Scriptures say,
In the verdant pastures lay,
And her paths are paths Of peace,
Let not then your efforts cease.
Study study swift the chime
Tells the rapid flight Of time.
Study study read the thought
That the ancient masters taught
Chain it up-the world Is wide
Thoughts If scattered Oft divide
Thinly gid as they unfold,
Like to leaves Of beaten gold
Study study tits the pen,
Not The sword, that ruleth men.
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Thetford Academy.

Probably no literary institution in Vermont is
IN more fourishing condition, or enjoys the
confidence and patronage of the public to
greater extent, than the Academy at Thetford.
No one will wonder at its prosperity when he
knows that the citizens of Thetford carefully
look to every interest of their cherished insttu-
ton; that the teachers are well-qualfed and
energetic and that many of our most promising
young men and women are now numbered among
its pupils. Connected with this Academy is a
society styled the st. G. G. Society,"" which
has just issued newspaper, of fair size and
respectable appearance, entitled The Quarter
ty Despdtch." The sheet is made up, entirely,
of original articles, which certainly do honor
to the heads and hearts oftheir youthful authors,
nc less thai to the Institution which numbers
them among its pupils. Below we have taken
the liberty to copy few Of the articles for the
perusal Of our readers. Ed.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-04-29

J. w. wHEELOCK, Printer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-11

IN "Wednesday Tie lst day 5f September, 1852.
" in pursuance of ofders from the Secretary Of
War, Will be sold at Harper's Ferry, Va, certain
portions Of Land belonging to the United States, at
that place. The sale will be made in lots accord;
ing to plan. recently made by S. Howell Brown;
Surveyor of jefferson County, Va, which will bo
exhibited on the day of sale, and which can be
seen at the Ordnance Bureau of the War Depart
ment at Washington, and in the Office Of the Su-
perintendent of the Armory at Harpers Ferry.
Terms of Sale-One-f cash, payable on the
day of sale, and the remainder in two equal install
ments at one and two years from date Of sale. If
the whole amount Of each instalment Shall be puno-
tually paid when the same shall fall duo, no inter-
est SHALL be charged thereon; otherwise intefestat
the rate of six per centnm per annum shall be
charged on such instruments from the date of sale
until the final payment thereof.
Workmen employed at the United States Ar
mory will be allowed to purchase not exceeding
two lots on the following terms, viz:
One-fourth cash, and the remainder at one, two,
three and four years without interest," provided they
agree that an amount equal to theone-tweft part
of each ANNUAL instalment shall be deducted from
their monthly wages.
If any workman should cease to be in the EN-
ployment of the Government, he will thence fof
ward on instaments remaining due ON property
purchased by him be subject to the same condi
tons as other purchasers.
n. B.-No deed of conveyance for any of tho
lots will be made until the price thereofsha havd
been paid in full.
Harper's Ferry, Va, June Is, 1875.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-08-11
NOTICE.

A S Executors of the last Will and Testament OF
"A Robert Wilson, Decd, we will offer for sale
at public auction, on the premises, Of, Friday the
Goth day Of .4ugust nert, the lands directed BY
said Wilson to be sold, lying about Al miles North=
west of Lexington, adjoining the lands of John A:
Cummings, Esq, and others, containing about
$40 ACRES,
ali fine limestone soil, well adapted to the culture
of grain or grass, with never-failing branch Of
pure water passing through the place, and fine
spring in every field. There is a great deal Of
fine timber of every description on the land, within
a short distance Of three excellent Saw-Mills; all
Of which are on the road leading to Lexington; and
all down hill to haul, being also convenient to Lex
ingtoh and the terminus Of the North River Canal.
The place is very desirable one to any persoh
wishing to engage in the lumber business. Lum-
Der is now in great demand, and commands high
price. It is very rare that place combining 90
many advantages, comes into market.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
Persons wishing to purchase will be shewn THO
land at any time BY either the subscribers:
SAM'L. r. MOORE, }rx;o,s
THOS. s. MOORE, i'A 0'''
July Ia, lS52.-tds.