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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-08-26
A New Fish Business.

During the past winter, the controversy res
pecting resusctation of frozen fish was efectual.
Iy settled through our columns new fact to
many was also brought to light, namely, the
supplying of ponds with new kinds of fish
brought from distant waters in frozen state.
We have also noticed in the Scientific Ameri.
can the mode of cuivating carp in the marshy
ponds of France but perhaps the most extraor-
dinary discovery of the present day, in the fish
line, is that by which they can be produced to
an incalculable extent in streamlets, rivers,
ponds, and lakes, by artificial means. This
process within the past three years has been en-
Ployed on grand scale, with considerable success
in various parts Of France, Two fishermen in
the Department Of Vosges, h-.siaBnuticed that
the fine trout in the streams were fast declining
IN numbers, made it their business to investigate
the cause. They discovered that not one egg
in an hundred deposited in the beds of the
rivers came to maturity, the rest being washed
or devoured by other fish. 1t Struck them that
if they were to collect the eggs and protect
them from large fish, they would in few years
obtain a plentiful supply. They accordingly,
in imitation of fish, placed the eggs on bed Of
gravel, put them into box filed with holes,
and sank it into the bed OF a river. In due
time they had an abundance of small trout
which they kept in clear water, out of the danger,
and supplied with fitting food. Applying this
process for few years, they have stocked a
great number Of the streams and rivers of
France with millions of fine trout. This is a
subject which should arrest the attention of
people in our country.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-08-26
OF one that had familiar spirit to enquire of it
Sec lst Chron. 10: l3.

of one that had familiar spirit to enquire of it
Sec lst Chron. 10: 10.
I'd Chron. %: Gil. Levitt 10: ID; 90: 8.
Deut. 18: 1912. A Necromancer, we under
stand, to be one who pretends to hold converse
with departed Spirits and consuter with fami
lar spirits, about the same. See Webster's def
nltIon of the term.
"2d Kings 90: "a. lisa. 8: 20. This testi.
mony is conclusive. Ifthey consult these peep
ing, muttering, whispering, or knocking or rap
ping familiar sPirits, instead Of seeking TO God
according to his word, the law and the testimony
1t is because there is no light in Them"
Since the above was written; these spiritual
manifestations have spread rapidly, and widely
with many new editions of their work, improved
&C., into many other places in the State Of New
York, in tho Eastern and Western States, and in
Canada; and they ale still extending their opc-
ratlons in all parts of our country, exciting won
der, and defying the power of science to detect
their cause. Some have guessed one thing, OF
that they have discovered the secret in this or
that, but the invisible magicians have soon ex
ploded their theories, and drawn to themselves
increased admiration and patronage, BY the ex.
hlblton OF some new and more astounding feats
But it was not my design in the outset to no.
tce all the theories in this brief expose, or in
thus briefly showing my opinion; but would, in
closing, give my advice as an old man, and that
is, this case particularly, let them alone nave
nothing to do with these lying wonders go not
after them, nor bid them God speed ~ by your
presence at any time; for be assured you will be
none the wiser foryour curiosity to witness these
wonders.
I have some documents on this subject that
should like to communicate, but brevity forbids
To the law, and the testimony" &c. N J.
Northfell, July II, 1859.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-08-26
Leeches.

A correspondent of the New York Times,
writing from Constautnope, gives the following
information
1t is no more than forty to fifty years that
leeches have been in extensive use for the alb
stracton of blood from the human body, and for
many years the supply from the ponds of each
country, was sufficient for the wants of the pop
ulation But as the use of them increased su-
perseding SO often the lancet and cupping, the
leech traders turned their attention to procuring
them from foreign countries Twenty. five years
since, all who could afford it in America, used
the French eech in preference to the Amer
lean leech, because it would draw twice as much
blood. But none the less large portion of the
leeches exported from France, have been
brought thither from other countries on the Med
iterranean.
Leeches for Western Europe and America
are now obtained from Morocco, and Algiers, and
Tunis.-from Hungary, (which sends one year
with another 10000 pounds Ofleeches annually,
from Russia, and from Persia even. A trader
brought, last winter, without hardly any loss by
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-08-26
The Electric Lady.

During the past cold winter new phenom.
enon in electricity has come to light in this city
lady, on the evening of the 25th of January
became SO highly charged with electricity, as
to give out vivid electrical sparks from the enc
of each finger, to the face of each of the com
pany present She was constantly charged, and
giving of eectrcll sparks to every conductor
she approached. This was extremely vexatious
as she could not touch the stove or any other
metallic substance, without first giving off an
electric spark, with the consequent twinge.
The state most favorable to this phenom-
enon was an atmosphere of about eight degrees
Fahrenheit, moderate exercise, and social enjoy
ment 1t disappeared in an atmosphere ap-
preaching zero and under the debllitating effects
of fear.
When seated by the stove, reading, with her
feet upon the fender, she gave sparks at the rate
of three or more minute; and under the most
favorable circumstances, spark that could be
seen, heard, and felt, passed every second
She could charge others in the same way,
when insuted, who could then give off sparks
to others.
TIC make it satisfactory that her dress did not
produce it, it was changed to cotton and wooden
without altering the phenomenon.
The lady is about thirty, of sedentary pur-
suits, and delicate state of health, having for
two years previous suffered from acute rheuma-
tism, and neuralgia affections, with peculiar
svmntoms l-Germnn unner
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-08-26

Bro. z. Breed, of Weare Centre, writes us
that, from his own repeated trials, there is no
remedy go SIRE and speedy for cnring the psison
Of common ivy, as that rendered by simply
chewing tender leaves of the plant ITSELF Many
poisons that wound externally are quite innoc-
uous when taken internally and some have
counteractng influence. This is the case
with ivy without doubt. Bro. Breed is man
whose word can be relied upon. and we recon-
mend our friends, at this season when SO many
opportunities are offered to give it fair trial. =
.New England Farmer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-08-26

BY Z. ELTON.

Let other regions boast their skies
OF CloudIess blue, OF gorgeous dyes,
Where beauty leasts enraptured eyes,
In sunset glory wreathed;
Vermont can boast fairer prize,
Where her Green Mountain peaks arise,
And freedoms chainless eagle flies
An air no slave hath breatbed.
Let Others boast their myrtle bowers,
Or groves of blooming orange flowers,
Where lavish nature freely showers,
Her blossoms o'er the sod.
A nober, pronder boast is ours,
Through summer days and winty hours,
In sunny wales, on mountain towers
A soil no slave hath lrod.
Let Others boast their placid streams,
That mirror back the noontide beams,
And scenes like those in poets dreams,
That crown each shady bank.
'Tis ours to boast a land that teens
With springs where freedom mirroted seems,
When Pheobus ON the fountain CLEANS
Whose tide no slave hath drank.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-08-26

ILLUSTRATIONS OF EXTREME MNUTENESs $
DR. Wollaston obtained platinum wire so fine,
that 10000 pieces, placed side by side in contact
would not cover more than an inch 1t would
take $50 pieces of this wire bound together to
from a thread as thick as a filameEt of raw silk
Although platinum is the heaviest of the known
bodies, mile Of this wire would not weigh
more than grain. Seven ounces of this wire
would extend from London to New York Fine
as is the ilament produced by the silkworm,
that produced by the spider is still more attenua-
ted. A thread of a spiders web, measuring
four miles, will weigh very little more than a
single grain. Every one is familiar with the
fact, that the spider spins a thread, or cord, by
which his own weight hangs suspended. 1t has
been ascertained that this thread is composed
of about 5000 flaments. Lqrdners Handbook.
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1,)olitital.

The following lucid address which derives ad-
dltlonal interest from its source, did not reach
us till too late for insertion before the Pittsburg
Convention, for which it was a raying call
But as itaPplies equally well to the support of
the nominees, as to our attendance on that con-
venLion, we publish it entire 1t contains ex-
actly our own views, and sets forth what we have
ever claimed to be the true democracy and that
which can only stand. Ed.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-08-26

An indscreet man is more hurfu than an i'll
natured one for as the latter will only attack
his enemies, and those he wishes i'll to- the other
Injuries inditFerently both friends and foes.-,
Addison.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-08-26

do good with what thou hast, or it will do
thee no good.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-08-26

PARTrALITY to ourselves is seen in a variety
of instances. The liberty of the press is
blessing, when we are Inclined to write against
others, and calamity when we find ourselves
overborne by the multitude of our assaants as
the power of the crown is always thought too
great by those who suffer though its influence,
and too little by those in whose favor it is exerted
Johnson.
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U5reen 4tlouutaiu ttrrmun
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING,
In RainlOrighfs Building, Second FlOOr-FfOnt
Main Street, M6mtpcIier, VT.

TERMs-0ne dollar and fifty cents per year in advance
81 Is after three months or 90 after six MONTHS Village
subscribers who have the paper e at their door,
No paper discontinued until all arrearages are paid ex
cept at the option of the publisher.
Advertisements inserted in a neat and tasty manner, at
customary prices.
Probate aud all other Legal Notices published at the
usual rates.
11- The FREEMAN Is sent to each town in Washington
County free of postage The postage for any distance not
50 miles from Montpelier is cents per quarter; not
over 300 miles, 10 cents 1000 miles is cents no
over 1000 miles, 90 cents not 1000 miles, % cents
and exceeding 1000 miles, 80 cents.
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the only authorized Agent for this paper in the cities Of
Boston, New York aud Philadelphia, and Is duly empow-
cred take advertisements andsubscrpons at the same
rates rened by His receipts will be regarded as
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NEw YoRK, Tribune Building; PHILADELPHIA, NJ W. cor
Third and Chestnut streets.
n Wv XVHEELOCN, Printer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-08-26

The FIRST SAW Mill. the old practice in
making boards was to split up the logs with
wedges and inconvenient as the practice was,
it was no easy thing to persuade the world that
1t could be done in any better way. Saw mills
were first used in Europe in the 18th century
but, 50 lately as 1856, an English Ambassador,
having seen saw mill in France, thought it a
novelty which deserved particular description.
1t is amusing to see how the aversion to labor
saving machinery has always agitated England
The first saw mill was established b7 Dutch.
man, in 1861 but the public outcry against the
new.f tangled macbane was so violent, that the
proprietor was forced to decamp with more ex-
pedition than ever a Dutchman did before. The
evil was thus kept out of England for several
years, or rather generations; but in l768, an un.
lucky timber merchant, hoping that after so long
time the public would be less watchtul of its
own interest, made rash attempt to construct
another mill The guardians OF the public wei.
fare, however, were on the alert, and conscien
tious mob at once collected and pulled the mill
to pieces.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-08-26

+We do nt deem this point conclusivenot believing tn,
unnhatiOn Of the soul here meant but only that of the
body. Ep.
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J. w. wHEELOCK, Printer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-03

80 10 80 - per 80 vii duty paid ossan remains nom,
raj wi NJ American psafiaeh, win nothing uetna
B,eswax-Ws have yet no change TO notice in the
t,Se and prices ,-msin quite nominal OLE rhe sr.
rival q the General rcste, Fssroh ~hslsr with 400
and 100 eco k dipoeeh Of az 4 30 10 49, store
apa on issSing. few casks oil have also
fourd bOysrs. ~ 64; TO So, aud in palm on We
notice l2Voo sil., at AZ per so il duty paid.
ReeThir article has undergone fosther Improvement
DpCsr the influence OF reduction 10 rhea eToss;
tbs saes exceed $50 terces Carolina moty specul
zion. with IL 10 rise Iass weeks quotations Prices
vary from 27f TO a0f per 60 Kill, duty paid Nothns
done In Esst India description tie stosk Of which ss
the trade only buys for pressing wants. the hope Of
obtaining lower prices later holders however are do
teImiD. 10 maintain them. The only sale notSed Ia
that Of 100 XII ex General TcstA FROM the French tah-
cries, at 5o0f. Per 50 Kill, duty paid
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victories they cam under the present state Of affairs,
never hope 10 gain. The wing party is cpphabi,ai
Nv usdsr the maSe cement sf William II. Seward,
and the Northern Clique or which ne is the heal;
and every Of theirs for the pas, few yeer5 has
tended directly towards this end. The success of
General Taylor, in lS4S, it was Thought defeated
their design; but the contrary has been the result
Il aided il more than years of their own lnage-
nent could have done Every thing is now ripe Cor
such coup aetai the South, even If they wished
TO- could offer no resistance, and the act would only
make the whig party in name, what il 50 long has
been in reality sectional party. That there lis
such design, that it is practicable, and that
another year win behold its consummation, are all
equally certain. Meanwhile, as the game progress
ees, and the Swallowing Of future events becomes
more distinct, you wIl hear again from ARGUS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-03
Canadian Items.

FIRE IN TORONTO, CANADA very destructive
hire broke out in Toronto, on Sunday evening last
IT originated in some sheds ut the of Parsons s.
Wilcox's leather store, at the south side of King
street East, whence it speedily spread to the ad-
joining houses. In few minutes the whole square
OF buildings at the south Of King street, and bound
cd on the east and west by Nelson street and George
street respectively, to the lake Shore was In mass
Of flames, Altogether there were over sixteen
dwelling houses destroyed, together with the city
weigh house, and several shauties near the waters
side. Among the houses burned there were no
less than eight tayerns. The only houses destroyed
on King street were Messrs. Parsons & Wilcox's,
near which the fire originated and also Mr. Lynn j
crockery store, which adjoined IL; but, however,
some other houses on this street were slightly in-
jured by the action of tho FIRE. From the city
weigh house the flames extended to Mr.. Leak s shop
and soap and candle factory, which were also de-
stroyed, as well as the shanties on the lake shore,
already alluded to.
Extensive arrangements are being made by the
Iofontonans to accommodate the guests of the great
Provincial Fair, to open on the 2lst of September.
IL will doubtless excel all previous exhibitions Of tho
kind held in the Province.
There is strong feeling prevalent in favor OF the
enactment of Maine Law. and its passage will be
vigorously urged upon Parliament at its present scs-
sion. Its failure in that body is predicted by tho
knowing ones. The opponents rely upon an impe-
nal veto in the event ofts passage, the royal assent
having been withheld from q siminr enactment in a
sister province.
The members of a Division of Sons Of Temperance
and clergyman of the English Church engaged III
disgrscetul quarrel at funeral, at Napanee, the
other day, about who SHOULD have the precedence in
the performance of the ceremonies, the deceased
having been in fellowship with both. The widow
decided in favor of the Courch, wheroupon the Sons
II It in body, and stripping the corpse Of some of
its funeral yestments, which they bad furnished
proceeded to the cemetery and filed up the grave
they had cnused to be dug.
There is q great demand for laborers on the Great
Western Railway. One dollar per day is paid, and
permanent employment given.
The farmers throughout The Province have nearly
completed their harvest Of sheat and in most parts
there has been an average yield.
II is stated that no less than thiry.s;x men have
been drowned in the river Trent this season. while
engaged in navigating lis dangerous rapids with lum-
Der for the Quebec market.
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lion. .......... q, 60l. IL:
Silver bullion 1896
Markets.
IurhetSs
NEssRs. Barring BROTHERS CIRCULAR.

NEssRs. Barring BROTHERS CIRCULAR.
LONDON, Friday, August 2o-5P.M
Inc weather has been broken and variable with
siona storms retardDg harvest operations and prices
OF wheat are ls g. per Dr. and ourls per Dbl dearer.
Colonial and foreign produce has been In limited demand
without material change Ia value while the salss Of
ton have been extensive at sd advance Money rather
more demanded. New dollars a.. 10Xd Bar silver 5s
cd nominal Consols leave off 99ss ssx for money.
The letters per overland mail which left Calcutta July
"a we're received on 10th Instant with advces to the fol-
lowing dates Bombay btb, Sangapore 1s Colombo 10th
dh'y; capf'n Diet Shanghac l7th. Manila 17th and Ba-
Asm ZLo5hns 80 nu.nre "a 80. l1,s~s-s A--...
AsIErciK srotss.- trt,d States o'e Inscriptions
1851. ~, IO'ta ditto Donds 1868 lss l0e1 Esa.
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MosT BRUTAL OUTRAGg-The Staunton, IVA. !,
I'ndtcator says, that on Wednesday evening last,
five or Elk miles west of Stanton, four stou ,abo,
rers, employed the railroad in that vicinity took
from the vehicle in which she was riding, a Young
woman, and violated her person in q most brutal
manner; She was in company with young man. to
whom the young lady chung for protection, but both
were overrowered. The young man left to obtai,
assistance, and on the alarm being given. prompt
purguit Eas made, arl lhC villaiSs arrest~ll III
way 10 gst Married. "N'' '" '-S''
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Foreign Theatricals.

:, Mrs, Fiddes, best known by her maiden name Of
Miss Harriet Cawse is immediately going, is not al
ready gone, to the New World, to exercise her mu-
steal talent.
Rumor states that Madame Grisi will not 90 to
Russia this winter.
Madame Sontag will retire from the stage after
she has completed her engagements in America,
and return to Europe only as the Countess Rossi
sse will be accompanied to america by Mdlle
Clauss.
Thalberg will shortly proceed to America II is
also understood to be the intention of Madame
Pleyel TO try her fortune in that country.
The musical festival at Dusseldorf, which has Just
finished, was Of the grandest known for many
years. it lasted three days, and finished on the Sd
Of August. There were no less than two thousand
Eve bundled singers ans musicians present.
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The East India Company have just determined to
Aseahtsh very EXTENSIVE system Of electric tele-
fr~pnt ~ iboiA. anucr tuo rup,rnosI.ueEc, OF Dr w
y O'htsDgbnsssy, Of their medical es.ssl..hmeot
i ~ interctd " connect Calcutta, Agra, Lahore.
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l1.b7a balm

Ashes-Amercan potash has given rise several trans
actions but without any marked improvement prices
which sl quote =. or % TO 90 90 for stock xss.
esss $50 barrels Of which 70 barrels Dort and th~
nsinAsy 70 as,iyG hem 6eptsmts 10 February, Vt or
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State OF Trade IN France.

The improvement in commercial affairs, particu-
larry among Wholesale Paris houses, continues
Large oDders have been received from Brazils and
the United States. There has been considerable
speculation in the Paris market during the last
eight days, and -four has risen fully two francs Per
sack Of 81 lbs. The rise is occasioned, principally,
by letters from Holland and Belgium, announcing
considerable demand for wheat and -four in those
markets Raw silk is cheaper. Wines higher.
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Snain.

Oar accounts from Madrid are Of the 18th inst
The Gazette publishes royal decree, appointing NJ
Ventura Diaz, Governor Of the Province Of BARGE
same official journal contains another decree Al.
rsctiDr that the vessels Of he republic Of the
Ecuador should be considered il future as snan;sh
vessels, in the ports Of the Peninsula and tbe nd.
and navigation dues. " Aa'D"
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Bank OF ENGLAND.

An Account pursuant TO the Act eth aud Sh Victoria,
| cap. 81, for the week ending Friday, August 20,
4 1862
l tssUn DEFAATNENT.
Notes issued. .G15 62Qll5 Government Debtel Ole 100
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psmbay, and Madras, and as many Of the prIneipa
towns and stations can be embraced IN the Ios.cs
hatvsan thssa nlaces The distance to be trsvereod
Is upwards of 5000 miles, and it is intended 70 pro.
coed with such expedition 10 iss construction that
liz com plstion may be expected before three years
frsm the present time Dr. osnaugnnessy .v 1ss
;.,s r;th the electric telegraph, in order TO DIS
cover The best system which could be adopted The
result of these experiments was highly satisfactory
10 Abe Governor General, and to the Court OF d.
rectsrs, who Immediately resolved to take measures
this marvellous means Of communication.