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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-12-02

RUINS IF ANCIENT CITIES IN THE ISLANDS
OF The NORrH PACIFIC - rne runs I'll nncunt
cillt~, Ot lmnen-ii mtguI,u aud ex en have
the Pacific nce,n. the origin aud EXISTENCE of
which hlstury FURNISHES accuu"t. la of
the l. Ltdrnhe islands, group lying IN luuuie
lG deg. north, ngiindp l70 deg. east, sonie two
tbous md miles from the coast Of Chlua. are the
s'upenjouI ruins Of one OF these ancient cries
The Vineyari Gazehe. published at lgar-
town. gives An account ot vlsn To these RUNS
by Capt Alfred K Fisher OF the Nantucket
whple ship Amei:a. The princp,I rect was
three miles long, aud the buildings all of stone,
of dark color aud of the fnpSt naterlsl.
Near The ce lie Of The street were twelve solid
stone columns, near fifty feet in h gh, and
ten feet in diameter at the base, -nrmounted by
stone caps OF immense weight. From the prn-
cpal avenue other streets dlverge at regular n-
Iervaes and ut right angles. The ruins OF the
whole city v .e Overgrown with trees ol ancient
aud gigantic growth The native inh ibtiuts'
nor Spaniar1s in whose possession the ISLAND
Is at present. could give no account of The oun-
Gers OF the civ. 1t see os To be counterpart
Of those Central American cities, lhe record of
whose people is bl1ttod from the memories Of
men,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-12-02
0be .GomiIp Gtrtlr.

RESISTANCE TO oRiDIcULE.-Loarn from the
earliest days to inure your principle against the
perils of ridIcule; you can no more exercise
your reason if you live in the constant dread
Of laughter, than you can enjoy your lille if you
are 10 constant terror of DEATH II you think it
right to differ from the times, and to make a
stand for any valuable point Of morals, do it,
however rustic, however antlquated, however
sedantic it may appear; do it, not for insoencc,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-12-02

THE STING OF BEE.-In most cases the
person slung can nSlananeousy bIaln relief
by pressing On the point stung with the tube Of
key. THIS will e&l'act the sting aud relieve
the pam. and the application ot aqua ammonia
Common spirits of heartshorn) viii mnedl'IeIy
remove 1t, The po son being Of an arid nature,
is al once ncutral,z"d by The application ot this
penetrating and volatile alk,h. A smnlI quantity
introduced INFO the wound on the pnlnt of Il
needle. or fine nIbbe pen, and applied as SOON
as possible will scarcely ever iall.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-12-02
nlis(rlIancous.
SINGULAR TRADITION.
your time when young.
Union Village, 1852.

The "once upon times" have not yet all
been chronicIed The wonderful fctions of
the Arabian Nights which we have all pored
over in ouT childhood with open mouths, and ex-
cited imagination, until we were terrified by the
exploits of the Genli and Ghosts hat we feared
to turn our heads lest we should see some un.
couch spectre can be equalIed by as charming
stories, the scenes of which lie upon our conti-
nent The Americas abound in material for
romance-rea, romance, rumantic.romance not
the silky yellow. covered trash which sentimen.
tai young ladies are so fond of reading, and
which are the weak production Of the weak
brains of weak men, but good old fashioned won.
der exciting story equal if not exceeding the
famous Zone Thousand ard One The siupen-
dlous remains Of stupGndious race which ex-
listed on this continent long before it was known
to what are now called men; the ruined cities,
the mounds, the temples, together with the mar.
veIlons traditions now known only to few,
furnish material which mig ht be made to shame
the eastern story teers.
We are not in the habit of regaling the read
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-12-02
Chocolate.

Although chocolate is not daily necessary
like tea and coffee, yet the large quantity con
sumed entities it to some notice. Chocolate is
made from the beans of theobra cacao, a ssnall
tree of the mava family, indigenous to tronleal
America, aud the West India Islands, which
bears very small flower, nottwo lines in diam
eter, and dsproportionally sized gourd ike
fruit, which is four inches thick and ten inches
long. 1t contains reddish white sgreeably tas
ted pulp, 25 to 40 kernals or cacao beans, each
covered with skin, with which they are brought
into commerce. When the trnit is ripe, the
beans are separated from the flesh and heaped
up in pits or diches covered with boards, where
they are left some days under frequent inspec
ton. A sort of fermentation is thus set up IN
them which removes good deal of their bitter
ness and renders them darker in color they
are subsequently dried in the sun. There are
great many varieties that from CaraCoas is
the best. and the West Indian the worst, The
beaas OF cacao have not been Thoroughly exam
med they are only known 10 contain a pecu-
liar mild tat the cacao butter to the amount OF
AZ per cent, according to Bousingault' and 53
per cent according to LemPadius. Both expert
menters found considerable quantity of albu
men, kind of tannic acid, and some starcl
among the more remarkable ingredients. Lam
padus' analysis of the cacao of the East Indies
does not include the husk, which formes abou
Is per cent of the weight of the beaus.
Woskesensky has proved that the beans also
contain Peculiar ingredient, similar to cuffeine
which he called theobromine. But this sub
stance which is still impertecty known, differ
in composition (Cl4 Hl6 N8 O4,) from the 9th
ers, containing more nitrogen y95 per cent,
although in taste it exhibits a remarkable res
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-12-02

INTERESTING RELtcE The pnlpt IN which
George WhuedeId p,eacueL IN f gand WAS
brought to this country few dtYs ago. aud is
now desposed ut the Tract Honse in the rnoms
of the City Tract S .eey 1t Is about six teel
high nearly square at the top, and is light
Framew1,k ot hard wood. so as tn he easily re-
moved from one place 10 nnoher, and Stationed
IN the open air. 1t is easily put IN a compact
torn by the onovation Of hinges, and held 10.
getheF by Ilou looks,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-12-02

To CLEANSE JARS FIJI them with rather
hot water, and STIR IN n spnnlul or so ni pearlAsh
Tor canstic potash is belter) pouring IF and
repeating. if necessary. The adheIing contents
will be immeliltely dlsengaged In extreme
cases let the wafer aud prarlash stand a few
hours Rinse the jar wth co'd water. Walls
an other vess' Is are easily washed this way
" burn IollrnnL
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-12-02
For the freeman.
Education.

There has much been said upon this impor
tant topic, but however ably it has been discussed
there still remains vast deal of room for argu-
ment. In whatever we may be engaged, let it
be for the acquisition of wealth or of fame, it
needs perseverance, and industry. So it is in re-
lation to the requirement of education 1t is
very prevalent argument among the young men
of our generation that they have not the means
and facility as others have for the requirement
of education. 1t appears that they have not the
means for College education perhaps. But
what of all that? They may have an education.
Time was given us for our improvement, and in
this one thing almost all is resting, whether we
are educated or not If we will but make
proper use of the time which God has given us
for our improvement, it will need no more. Youth
is the tine for Improvement, before the mind gets
immersed in the cares of life. Some of the
most learned men of our age were elftaught.
They made proper use of the time and means
which the God of nature placed in their hands.
But of all things beware of what choice you
make in books, you may read some works, such
as Novels, and other fictitious books, which will
b. of no benefit to you, but rather an injury
But to have good sound education, improve
your time when young. X.
Union Village, 1852
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-12-02

For every month woman spends in the mar
rage state, between seventeen and twenty one
years of ageFa year will be taken from the du-
ration of her beauty and personal attraction.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-12-02

As the ddee will clasp its wings to it's side
and cover and conceal The arrow that is prey
ing on IFS vuas, so is the nature of woman to
hide from the world the papgs of wounded ufFec
fons .r'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-12-02

ut seriously and grandly-as a man who wore
soul of his own in his bosom, and did not wait
Till it was breathed into him by the breath of
fashion.-Sydney Smith.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-12-02

There are doubtless many incongrulties in the
above story, but we will tell It as it was told to
MS, and it may serve some ingenious story-eler
hereafter with theme for an interesting tale.
We give it as the tradition, handed down from
father to son among the natives, to account for
the existence of the city. And it is said that
many years ago the bones o! TAeeA were fouud
but Immediately destroyed by the settlers, WHO
took them for the work of the devil. When
the Spaniards came to these islands first, they
found some of them inhabited by Kanakas,
whom they subjected to their power.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-12-02

There is a plant growing in the springs of
Iceland, which not only flowers, but bears seed
in water hot enough to boil eggs.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-12-02
1l) oGtr

BY WALTER wILDwooG.

,Tis near Mad Rivers winding bench,
And where the school house shade doth reach,
A little mound doth humblv rise
With messy bosom to the skies,
This simple spot remains to tell
Where first the forest tree was fell,
That echoed through the wlds around
When the first settler came to town.
That Pioneer, who long ago,
Swung o'er this mound the sturdy blow,
Now lies beneath the self same spot,
Where stood the tree that fist was cut.
A simple stone past falling down,
Now tells the manner If the town.
And there he restelh from his toll,
The Hero, TIler Of the so
Mad River still doth winding run
Beneath the same mild beaming sun-
Ali else is changed no forest pine
Now stands the sentinel OF lime
Along the puhing rivers side,
T. And where Its waters ever glide,
q, man dives his funniug steed-- "a
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-12-02

Deborah, from the Hebrew, means bee Ra-
chel, sheep; Sarah, a princess; and Hannah,
the gracious.
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Foreign Currency.


Franc France and Belgium, 80 l8 6.1O
Florn Of Netherlands, ~ 40
Florin of Southern States of Germany 40st
Livre Turnois of France, asIl.4
Lira of the LombaIdo Venitian Kingdoo.l6
Lira of Tuscany, 16
Lira of Sardinia, 1860
MIrea of Portugal, 1l2
Mrea Of Azores, IS ~
Marc Banco Hamburg, 35
Pound sterling OF British provinces of Nova
scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and
Canada, 400
Dollars Of Mexico, Peru, Chill and Central
America, | 90
Pagoda Of India l4S
Real VelIonsof Spain, 05
Real Pateof Spain, 10
Rupee Company, 44I2
Rupee of British India- 44I2
Specie Dollar of Denmark, 05
Rpx Dollar or Th,Ier of Prussia and the
Norher States of Germany, GO
Rix Dollar Of Bremen, 78 5
RoubIe sl'ver Of Russia, rs
Specie Dollar OF Sweden and Norway, 06
FIonn OF Austria, 1912
Ducat of Naples, 50
Ounce Of Sicily 24O
Tael of China, a.
Leghorn I.lvres, Is
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List Of Agents for the Freeman.

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s@lift NliiHBt DutyihE EIoHhu'
Some head stones Of more costly kind,
And whittier marble you will fluid
OF later sculpture, and Of tasle
Well suited to our modern lace
But none such plain good taste declares,
tAnd none such venera'iun shares
With those well bred to humble lraist.l
As those rude stones of other days.
Though much neglected is this grave,
By those who ill the soil he gave
By townsmen, TOO, who should not let
So bright star 10 darkness set
No NAME deserves a better fate
In Waitsfield Il IN the name If Waitj
In ev'ry patriotic heart
It can but stir the nober part,
Let not good men unnotlced lie,
Unthought Of by the passer by
Nor noble deeds and hard-earned fame,
So III perpetuate name.
That little mound of nossy turf
Where sleep our towhsmen OF high worth
Must always be sacred spot,
Which should not be by Us forgot
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01
A POWERFUL INSTRUMENT.

During the early part of the French inra
the milder diplomatic term--a small party Of
the French troops fell into an Arab ambus
cade, aud those who were not immediately
slain or taken prisoners were obliged to place
more trust in their heels than their muskets.
1t happcred that the regimental band was
with the party, and the musicians made re
treat with the rest, in prestissimo move
mcnt of the most rapid execution. The
ophicleid player was, however, embarrassed
by bis instrument, and he was hesitatiug
about carrying it further, when, happening to
to cast a Parthian glance behind, to his con
sternation, lie beheid an Arab lorseman close
upon him. Further fight was useless; there
WAS nothing for it but to fight or surrender.
Years of desert slavery made gloomy pros
pect and yet, what could his side sword
avail against the spear Of his pursuer? Des-
peration is the parent Of many strange re-
source, The lately abused opbicleid was
lifted to lis shoulder, musket fashion, and
the musket brought to cover bis foe. The
Arab was struck with panic. thinking this
was some new deyiltry of those accursed
Giaours-some machine Of death, with a
mouth big enough to sweep half his tribe in
to eternity Not second did he hesitate,
but wheeling round he gaoped off at pace
that soon took him out of what be conceived
might be the range of this grandfather of all
the muskets. Had prospcro been there to
have treated him to blast. something be.
tween volcano and typhoon; that side Of
IL hos hana11 hin,
more. One musician made his retreat good,
with higher opinion Of the powers of his in
strument than he ever before possessed and
the story was the amusement of the French
army for many day afterwards.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01
SIPS OFF puNcII.

The men who fatter women do not know
them sufficiently, and the men who only
abuse them do not know them at all.
Ifyou wish to learn the worst faults Of
woman praise her highly to her friends.
Woman is most beautiful book. that too
frequently is condemned for its errutta
You can generally tell how popular you are
with lady, by the length of time she keeps
you waiting whilst dressing to receive you.
a fan is most handy little instrument for
those who bare lost the art of blushing
Ifa young lady has purse with two ends
silver in one end and gold in the other
she is sure to open the gold end first.
The OILY time when women talk much
amongst one another is when they arc wait
ing for the gentlemen after dinner.
The eyes of pretty woman are the iuter-
prefers o. the language of her heart. They
translate what her tongue has great diff
Guilty in expressing
Ifyou wish to close lady's lips. ask her
her age
Few women keep diary after their first
love
Tell me how many ladys maids lady has
bad, aud viii tell you her temper.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01
FEMALES IN JAPAN.

The best proof Of the real civilization of
the Japanese. is to be found in their treat
ment Of the female sex. Their condition is
unquestionably superior to that of the women
of any other Oriental country. They are
subjected to no secluson. and hold fair
station in society" Their manners are kind,
polite and chaste, and their purity is proven
bal. "A faithless wife, says a well Inform
ed writer, lis. we are universally assured
phenomenon unknown in Japan Monthly
Christian Spectator.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01
sAGACITY OF THE ELEPHANT.

In the course Of my early morning rides
about the vicinity Of Colombo. frequently
refined in my steed to watch the quiet labors
Of a couple Of elephants in the service Of the
government. These huge animals were gen
orally employed in the commissariat timber
yard, or the civil engineers department eth
er in removing or slowing logs and planks, or
rolling about heavy masses OF stone for build
Ing purposes. ] could not bu; admire the
precision with which they performed their al
lotted task. unailed save by their own saga
city. They were one morning hard at work,
though slowly, piing up quantity Of heavy
pieces of ebony
The lower row Of the pile had been already
laid down, with mathematical precision. six
logs side by side. These they had first roll
ed IL from the wharf; and when | rode off,
they were engaged in bringing forward the
next six for the second row in the pile. 1t
was curious to observe these uncouth animals
seize ole Of the heavy logs at each end. and
By means of their trunk. lift il upon the logs
already placed. and then arrange it crosswise
upon them with the most perfect skill
waited whilst they thus placed the third row
ieeling curiosity TO KNOW now they would
proceed when the timber bad to be lifted to a
greater height. Some of The logs weighed
nearly twenty hundred weight
There was short pause before the fourth
row was touched; but the difficulty was no
sooner perceived than it was overcome. The
sagacious animals selected two straight pieces
of timber, placed one end of each piece on the
ground with the other resting on the top of
the pile SO as to form a sliding way for the
next logs and. having seen that they were
perfectly steady and in a straight line, the
four legged laborcrs rolled up the slope they
had just formed the six peices Of ebony for
the fourth layer OH the pile. Not the least
amusing part Of the performance was the
careful survey of the pile made By one Of the
elephants. after placing each log to ascertain
if it were land perfectly square with the rest.
- Irapcls in Colombo.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-12-01
miscellaneous.


Strauss, the waltz hero. loved the daughter
Of Count. Sophie was her name. He
would have given worlds to have won but
one glance Of love from this beautiful being,
but She was cold and stern. Madness indeed
it was for poor wandering musician, with
nothing hut bis violin, TO dare to love the
high born Sophie, who had as many noble
ancestors as he had waltzes Rash imper-
Thence" said Sophie; and when he came to
give her brother lesson she scarcely deigned
to give him look. Shortly afterwards So
pbie became the betrothed Of Count Robert
Lord Chamberlain, who could also boast as
many proui ancestors as the fair Sophie, but
beyond these and his titles he had nothing
else.
One day Strauss CHANGED to be alone with
Sophie; he declared his love. and besought
her TO give him but one word or look ere be
was driven to despair. Bat no tears or pro-
testations could move her, she was as cold as
the Insnimass marble IL am the sfhsncsd