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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1853-01-20

|uLLNEss OF RAzoRs-B,rbers often tell us
that razrs get tired Of shaving; bnt # laid by
tor twenty days, they will then shave well. By
examination, it is found that the
tired razor, from long stroppng from the same
hand, and IN the same directions, HIS the u!ti.
mate particles fbres of It's surface or edge all
arranged in one direction like the edge of a
piece Of cut velvet; but after months rest,
these tibres rearrange themselves heterogene.
onsly, by crossing eacl other, and presenting a
saw like edge. each fibre supporting Its fellow,
and hence cutting the beard. instead of being
forced down fiat without cnt,ug, as when laid
by. These and many other Instances are offered
to prove that the ulti nate parcels OF matter are
always in motion; and they say in the presence
of Welding theabsolute momentum Of the ham.
mer causes an ENHANCEMENT OF orbits of motion,
and hence Encouragement. az iD one piece; in
deed, IN the cold state, leaf Of gold laid on a
polished surface of steel, and stricken smartly
with hammer, will have its PARTICLES forced into
the steel so as to permanently gd it at the
point of conact-.Scientifc american.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1853-01-20

INFALLiBLE RECIPE FOR CoLDs.-In this
season OF coughs and colds, the following recipe
from the Northern Farmer, will be of some ben.
eft to the afflicted The Farmer says:
1t was prescribed for us when we were suffer-
ing from a cough and it seemed as il we were
on the brink OF consumption; no cessation or
rest, day or night. We took it and were cured
in three days The woman who gave the receipt
has reared large family in Oneida county; has
seen hundreds suffering from the colds and con-
sumption; and she assures US that, in thirty years.
experience with the prescriptions OF the ablest
physicians, and the experience OF her friends
before her, she has never head of or used any
other remedy better than this for colds of every
condition, even whsn on the borders of that SEQ
urge Of man;
RECIPE. One table spoonful of molasscs !;
two teaspoonlulls castor oil one do. paregoric;
one do. spirits camphor. Mix and take often.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1853-01-20
D. P. THOMPSON. EDITOR & PROPRIETOR.

16. To be very gentle with the younger ones.
and treat them with respect, remembering that
we were once young too
H. Never to Judge one another, bat attribute
good motive when we can.
IS. To compare our manifold blessings with
the iriAing annoyances of the day. Quiet
Thoughts for Quiet Hours.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1853-01-20

MoRMoNDoM.--A Welsh miner, named Pow.
ell who recently arrived at St. Louis, with his
wife and family, on his way from Salt Lake, has
written letter to his friends at home, in the
course of which he gvesa sad account Of his
travels and troubles. He describes Mounonisin
as system of roguery and punder and adds -
ut is nothing but humbng; | have found il to
my hearts sorrow. 1t would have been better
for US not to have been born than to have come
here to be Munnons. They wi nke all from
you at home, and starva yon when you come
hcre,if they have the c.ia.ce,and take our wives
from you"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1853-01-20
MONTPELIER, VERMONT, THURSDAY,
md if we wanted doctor there is not one with
in fortv miles of us.o

md if we wanted a doctor there is not one with
in forty miles of u.s."
Happy, happy man thought !, and a happy
community Your wants are few, and those al
supplied. Small though your cup of happiness
be, it is full and few are the sorrows and trou-
bles that mar your enjoyments
| afterwards learned that they had school
Tor four or five months of the year, where they
learned 10 read, write and cypher-alI the larnin
the' thought they had any use for. The strife
of party politics seldoms disturb their peace.
Some of the inhabitants Of these mountains, less
favored than those, were not aware of the late
presidential election, ill they accidentally learn.
ed of ii some time alter it had passed ; and it IS
said that some are still living in the happy belief
that General Jackson yet fills the presidential
chair THos. P. HATCH.
Morgan Co., .Ala., Dee. q, 1852.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1853-01-20

The frequent use of the name OF God, or the
devil; illusions to passages of Scripture; mock
ing at anything serious or 1evout; oaths, vulgar
by. words, cant phrases. affected hard words
when familiar terms will do as we'll scraps OF
Latin, Greek or French; quotations from plays,
spoken in theatrical manner; all these, much
used in conversation, render person very con-
temptlble to grave and wise men.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1853-01-20
BUILDING ON THE SAND.


pf LbtIA Sooh'
'Tis well 10 WOO, IT'S good 10 wed,
For SO the world has done
Since myrtles grew and roses blew,
And morning brought the sun.
But have care, ye young and fair
Be sure ye pledge with truth
Bs certain that yonr love will wear
Beyond the days of youth.
For if ye give not heart for heart,
Aswell as hand for hand,
You'll find you've played the "unwisc part,
And "bnilt upon the sand"
'Tis well to save, ills good to have
A goodly store Of gold.
And hold enough Of shining stuff
For Charity is cOld
But place rot all your hopes and trust
in what the deep mine brings;
We cannot live on yellow dust
Unmixed with purer things.
And he who piles up wealth alone,
Will often have to stand
Beside his Golfer chest and owl
'Tis "built upon the sand"
IT'S good to speak in kindly gnise,
And southe where'er we can;
Fair speech should bind tile human mind,
And love link man to man.
But stay not at the gentle words,
Let deeds with language dwell;
Tue one who pitles starving birds
Should scatter crumbs as we'll,
The Mercy that is warm and true
Must lend helping hand;
For those who t,k, and fail to do,
But build 9pnn the sand"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1853-01-20

There is no time spent more stupidity, than
that which some luxurious people pass in NOR
ming between sleeping and waking, after nature
has been fully gratlhed. He who is awake, may
be dong somewhat: he who is asleep. is re-
ceving the refresh ncnt necessary to fit him for
action but the hours spent in DOING and slum-
berng, can hardly be called existence.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1853-01-20

SECOND SIGHr.-lf our young friend who is
in habit OF taking " social DROP will look for
about ten minutes in the bottom of his nexl
glass, he will gee the sugar form itself into the
shape of middle aged man in the gutter, with
bloated ldIoc expression, carbunclet nose
and clothes dropping of from rottonness; and
If he will then follow the back track, he will
find to his horror that the fallen one origionaly
emlgrated from the hoos then on his own feet
Bewisc ioGay. Ills madness to delei.n
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1853-01-20
Uhe tanlilp Circle.

1t is observed, that the most censorious are
generally the least judcious; who, having no.
thing to recommend themselves, will be finding
fault with others. No man enves the merit of
another that has any of his own.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1853-01-20
'p Q ..

C We hope our young poetic correspon
dents who so often send us trite thoughts, in
half measured words, will carefully study such
articles as the following, in which they will find
the philosophy of sages, in the melody of mu
sic Ed.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1853-01-20

Boiling to death was made "a capital punish
mcpt in tho time Of Henry VIII. lnEthls way
Margaret Davis vas executed for poisoning 10
1851.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-06
RAILROAD ACROSS rEHuANrEpEc.

We received information by telegraph from Wash
inetOn week two ago. that contract had
been made for the construction of railway and plank
road across the Is,hmus of Tehuantepec. We have
more recently learned fuller particulars in relation to
this enterprise. We understand that contract has
been entered into between the Tehuantepec Company,
Of which Mr. Sloo is President, and Messrs Sykes &
Co, Of England to complete and put in operation,
without delay, both plank road and railroad from
d Gulf to the Pacific The plank road is to be I'M
dertaken at once and finished in year, together
with three hotels for the accommodation Of travellers
one at each terminus and in the middle Of the route
The railway is 70 be commenced within four months
after the completion Of the plank road and Is to be put
In operation throughout the entire line In three years
thereafter. We informed that these arrangements
md contracts countenanced by Santa Anna aud are
made under the immediate auspices Of banker Of
Mexico, WHO came here On behalf Of the Mexican
Cof'rnment a. arrange the affair
Thus second important line Of railroad cou,nunica.
ton between Tho two great bids fair 10 bo con.
suDaieo Al 20 distant day Tho distance over this
route Ia q direct line is liJl miles The surveyed
railroad bsei om the head Of navigation on Tho Diver
tosilaeosieos ~ Mihatian Ia village u i0l inhatt
slis Le Caif eide 10 iLe La,bo1 ei yenlosa o iha
Pacific is 10 piifs iLsse Two poiHis kia.tilian oa
DE of aud 10 iiay ~ yeDiosa 49, La faeifo asa tho
ieTiai ofiLe ,sa5 lie iewsef etsaiepee isofis 800
The Die ~. tie p5oposed ,oad u miles fsom tho baJ
- tsn'Dsa Tho rfPociiss dls'-Ae. i.a'a hes fs.t
~ sen fianeiseo W go Hay ~ TIC ihsee p.iaaips
i,i gYs s9gies a1e o. hiiD.s ~ ~ag ~ f.aaNa
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-06

vERsoNT-The Legislature Of Vermont still con
tnues its labors, though the usual duration of its
sessions has already been exceeded Ii is pretty well
settled that U Senator will be chosen whether for the
existing vacancy the full term that is to succeedt
Committee of Nine in the House has reported in favor Of
repeal of the existing Liquor Prohibition Law and the re-
turn to modified and restricted License system The mi
norty of this Committee have reported certain amendments
to the present not mpairing its efficiency but obyatng
OF the objections which its enemies have raised against
it. 1t certain that the Rum interest is strong in the
House where territory is represented, not mem that
this cannot pass and pretty certain that the existing law
cannot be repealed The repeating bill may possibly pass
in the House but is certain to fail in the Senate The Ed
tor of TIE Temperance Standard says the Senate has been
duly canvassed and that seventeen if twenty Of the
thirty Senators are against the repeal.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-06

600 miles by The Nicaragua route, i,boO mics anu
,h T,Lunnlepeo, something less than 1000 Tho last
unmed route nforda thus mn important snyIng OF d's
tsnco In going from this Guy 10 California IL "
assumed neo 10 afford m advantage In tho com
pnrntl,ci, healthy country over which tho Railroad
will be mndc. Hut We are not so sure that this al
cecd advantage will prove to be Of important char
meter The extreme difference of latitude between
The three routes ia scarcely than seven degrees
and the shores of the Gulf of Mexico nowhere very
healthy. Al the tropical routes must be subject
more or less 10 the deleterious influence of climate.
The topography of the Tehuantepec Isthmus is OF
tree-fod character 1t may properly be said to COM
prse three main diysions first the gulf slope OF the
mountain range forming the central division which
extends into plain of some fifty miles in breadth
second the mountain range, which is wide and broken,
and forms sort Of tablesnd and third, the Pacific
plain which borders the ocean on the south The o.
staces to the road arising from the mountainous char
acter Of the Isthmus very considerable but by no
cans insurmountabe, aud viii doubtless all be over
cone by the energy and enterprise now drectedto aci
ang the commerce between the two great oceans and
tbe continents beyond. We think more serious diff
Guilty than any other which the Tehusntepec route viii
have TO encounter will be found in the one which be-
sets oil the Gulf ports alike this is the want OF water
in the approach to the har5Ors. A sandbar obsructs
tie entrance to every one of these ports. At Tehu-
antepec the depth Of water over the bar at the mouth
Of the river on the Gulf side is hardly than ten
or twelve feet 1t is proposed TO remedy this diff
Gully BY cutting channel the bar of FIVE or SIX
feet in depth but it is questionable if any permanent
Improvement can be so made.
Still in one way and another all distractions Will be
overcome and the three great Isthmus routes to and
from the Pacific will in due time be trayersed by the
engine, and all be hrOnged BY trade and travel
The whole world is in motion aud no one route any
where is going to be sufficient for tie perpatetic ne
ctssities of mankind. And above ell, the great and
rapidly growing traffic between Europe and America,
and the Asatic Continent and islands of the Pacific,
demands prcdigiousy enlarged facilities Il thatit IS
far from probable that either of the gJaairoutes in
question are to grow stagnant from want Vi use At
lantic steamers will head toward thousand different
points in the vast Pacific and the shortest cut across
America will always be taken. No one route will be
found to enoss all the advantages OF transit and thus
rivalry will be maintained which will insure the ad
vantage to the world of lively competition, aud the
energy and enterprise of all will be recognized and
COMPENSATED
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-06

We have recently published detailed and very inter
esting accounts of the visit of Commodore PERRYs
Expedition to Japan, and to-day we give the official
report Of the Commander of Russian Expedition to
the same unsociabie Empire It seems that Capt.
LINDrNBERG, of the ship Prince Menchkof, was sent
to one of the japanese Islands in the year 1882 not
only to interchange cives with the local authorities
but to restore to their country anumber OF shpwrecked
japanese who had found their way to the Russian
American CompsDy's Colony of Sitka The Captain
states that he was politely received, but jealousy
watched by the Japanese officials but was not allowed
to land the poor fellows he had brought with him.
For the details of these curious transactions we refer
the reader to the report ITSELF where he will see that
the Russian force of one ship treated with much
ess consideration than the American fleet OF half
dozen
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-06
WOMAN AND WORK.

Whether Women bhould or should not be permitted to
Vote TO hold Office, 10 Juries and 10 oiciate
Is Lawyers, Doctors or Diyines are questions about
which diversity Of opinions is likely long TO exist
But that the current rates OF remuneration for WON
ans Work are entirely, rnjusty inadequate, is a
proposition which needs only 10 be considered to On
ito hearty acceptance By every intelligent justice.
loving human being. Consider few factsi
Every hble.bodied Man Injured 70 Labor, though Of
the rudest sort who steps shore ia America from
Europe, ia worth dollar per day, and readily com.
msnd H. Though be- only knows how ~ WELD such
rude, clumsy implements as the pcL md spade there
dozens Of places vLeTe biz services IN request
a. dollar per dog the year through and BIZ can be
transported hence % ne plAee Where Bis services
wanted The strength u bic contract - wo and tbs
credit u iis future earnings We d. no cay dis s the
ease even day IL tic yea' of Il may nel be At this
most ineemeai lia igfDiddiag ssasDs bat il il tie
tLe Renefsl ihei az every Knows And by careful
Intelligent fesolate male lsbofef is morally certain o.
hso ct u tie condition " mere sle, eier igte pos
non Nh1fe te N0Ik - lighter sa5 tie PEI bette, etss
year of lBO u faithful service
Eei Ne sister # ne same fi1fd wg,ser equally
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-06

mously three judges out OF seven declaring 10 DO NO
e,i mi, decision bears date January 1850 The Pth OF
tbe rea,onlrg of the minority was tho moDslrous so
pbI,m that M il was legal obligation on the parish
toner's TO repair tho Church and the minority plainly
ayowed their intent Of acting illegally, the amendment
was entirely void aud the majority OF tho meeting
had by their conduct put themselves out Of the cogn
zance Of the law AMI wero to be deemed construct
lively absent from the meeting
Just at this luncture, Lord Brougham was the only
acting common-law Lord in the House of Lords, but
before the summer was out two new law Lords were
created lords Truro and Cranworth) and these two
happened to be of the minority in the Exshequer
Chamber where each had delivered an elaborate opn-
ion against the validity Of the rate. To the House OF
Lords then the highest Court Of the Realm, it was
resolved to appeal notwithstanding the prodgous ex-
pepse Of so doing The case reached its argument
there somewhere about the spring Of last year
According to custom, eleven out OF the fifteen
common-law Judges were called in to assist the
Lords and in June, 1852 these delivered their opn-
ions Six in favor of theArate, five against it.
The three old Lords took the comfortable time OF four
teen months more to think over their decision but
finally on the 18th Of Auguslast they unanimously de-
lYered opinions against the validity Of the rate, laying
dovntho doctrine that needs majority to levy such
tax This sets the question at rest so that nothing
but an act of Parliament can alter II.
Ofcourse, the defendant in this could not afford,
for the sake of the few shngs Of the rate, TO fight
the question through all its weary delays and multiplied
expenses. ror would the whole strength OF Branree
suffice for such an effort The Dssenters of the King
dom rightly took the matter up affecting their
common interests and have maintained the struggle to
tbe end: while on the other hand, the dgntaries OF
the Church have enabled the Vicar and Church-war-
dens to carry on their part of the contest.
But what monstrous state of things does this mar
rowly.ron contest disclose One would have thought
the time had gone by for arrogant Clergy to levy
rate on the parish against the legally expressed wishes
Of the bulk of that parsh. For the majority TO tax
the minority for suck purpose is bad enough but for
ten men in parish to have it in their power to levy
imposts on a thousand is an outrage 1t is, however,
to be prsctised no longer in England The decision OF
the House of Lords will be everywhere enforced by tho
people general rising of parishes against being
taxed by the minority has already begun. At several
places the rate has been refused and at one, Maid
stone. the parties have had fair though excited
struggle; the poll was kept open four days. with the
keenest exertons on both sides ending in the Church
party being overwhelmingly outyoted. 1t is great
popular triumph snd the precursor of the abolition OF
tie whole State Church system.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-06

CONGRESS duly and promptly organized yesterday,
BY the reelection Of all the officers of the last House
agreed Oh in the caucus of Saturday evening The OPP
position was feeble and scattering The Senate being
permanent body its officers hold until superseded
We desire the COuntTys attention to the fact that
the party which assumes to be Democratic par eEceL
ience, is now completely in the ascendant in every
branch Of the Federal Government. 1t has undivided
control Of the Executive department, with large ma
orties in either House of Congress and the organza
ton Of each completely under its control If there
fore ii be the true Democratic doctrine that all Tariff
Duties should be abolished and the Government sup
ported by Direct Taxation then there is no longer
shadow of excuse for refusing or delaying to
leeisate accordingly. If the Democratic party are
ever 70 make the Public Lands Free TO Actual Settlers
only and guard against their monopoly by the few,
is clearly the time to do it, If Democracy is to
reform the abuses and rerench the nordnate expcnd
lures Of the Federal service is the opportunity
The plunderng Mileage and the shameful peculaton
at all times rampant within the walls of the Capitol
now fairly exposed to the operation of Democratic
reform. And for whatever Of good the party may
see fit TO accomplish, shall not only give it full
credit, but try to induce the Country to do likewise.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-06
SECOND DISPATCU.l

Mr. ATCHISON, the President pro tenn, took the Chair
st l2l O'Clock, and called the Senate to order
The Chair presented the credentials of ROBERT W.
JOHNSON Senator from Arkansas appointed in the place
Of Mr. Borland resigned
Mr. JAMES presented the credentials Of Mr. Philip Allen
Senator elect from Rhode Island for six years
Mr. DAWSON presented the credentials Of Mr. John
Bell Senator elect from Tennessee for six years
Mr.. BENJAMIN said that DIR John sldell had been
elected to the Senate in place of Mr. SOu but bis election
was known and he hoped there would be objection TO
bis being sworn.
No objection being made Mr. SLIDELL was sworn to
gether with Messrs BELL ALLEN and JOHNSON
Nj BRODHEAD offered resolution directing the Score
ary TO notify the House that quorum Of the Senate was
present and ready to proceedto business Adopted
Mr DODGE ofIowa, gave notice Of bills granting land
10 Iowa, for Railroad purposes
Also Of bill to establish Territorial Government IN No
bfaska.
Mr. JONES Of Iowa, gave notice of bill granting land
TO Iowa for a railroad connecting the Mississippi aud
Missouri Rivers.
Mr. GWIN gave notice of tho following bills
bill making donation of Public Lands to California
for the purpose of constructing Railroad and Telegraph
Line from San Francsco to Colorado River south eastern
boundary of said State with branch passing through The
valley Of Sacramento River to the boundary Of Oregon
bill to establish line of Mail Steamers from San Fran
cisco via the Sandwich Islands to Shanghai
A bill authorizing the appointment of United States 'ads'
for the Southern District of California.
bill to pay the expenses incurred by California 10 sup
pressing Indian hostities in said State.
Atl2J o lock Mr.. GWIN moved an adjournment 10"
On motion Of Mr. BADGER, - O'Clock was fixed as ln'
daily hour Of meeting.
On motion Of Mr.. BADGER each Senator was sNo"''
FIVE daily newspaper during the session
Mr SEWARD offered the following resolution
Resclre5 President be requested not his
compatible with the public interest 10 communicse - e~u
spy may taken place between w
II the Uuited aud HE Majesty the hlns VI
vicL Islands.
Mr. BELI-Do you know how to spell the name OF "'
Majesty Laughter
Mr. MASON-Let the resolution lie syer
Ii was laid over
Mr. FISH submitted the following resolution VINO" W.
laid over till after the House should organize
Rsored That select Committee ofGve Be apponiea "a
the and the OF the sickness and morAJ Ss,hsr
boa the EmgIsn shTs tbs voyage 20 this Cosn.
az what frther needed for the better
the health passense board such vessels -,
Mr. BRIGHT offered a Resolution providing TOT 'n' ~
poinment of two Chaplans-one by each hoo's' -.
was adopted md after some time spent in dong n"''
the Senate ar IS minutes past O'Clock ADJOURNED