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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-08-05
A Touching Scene.

We cut from Brooklyn paper the follow
ing -
a number Of children were baptized last
Sabbath in the Plymouth Church, and among
them one of the little unfortunatcs found at
the Five Points by Mr.. Els. 1t will he re-
mcmbcrcd that Mr. Ellis, in making his
rounds as member of the Mission Commit
tee, found little girl, five or six years old,
in II hovcl with a number Of negroes The
child was inconccivaby dirty and ragged.
and ut first he supposed it to be II black but
wetting the finger and rubbing it over the
face, he discovered that it had fair, delicate
skin. lie also found the child sprightlv and
interesting, and persuaded her to accompany
him to the house of Mr.. Pcasc where She was
washed up and dcccntly clothed. On extend
ing his inquiries, he found that the abandon
ed mother was lying ut the point of DEATH
and that she had another child. Younger
than this one, in some den about the Points /;
and after much research. he got possession of
it and took it to- the Mission House, and
placed it under the care of Mr.. pcasc Tie
then obtained from the mother II written
stipulation to give up the children to his
charge, and one of them he has adopted for
his own; the other has been adopted 10y MIR.
Bradbury, of New York. Tho mother has
since died. Both children are girls, and are
remarkably sprightly, beautiful children.
When Mr. HGCohcr, in administering the
haptismal ordinance to the eldest, alluded to
the circumstances of its rescue, It sent II
thrill of sympathy through the audience as
remarkable as we ever witnessed. There was
scarcely dry eye in the house Old men.
whose fountain of tears had not been oI,cncd
since the days of their youth, showed 10y their
rcdlcncd eyes that they had not yet forgotten
to svmpathizc with the abandoned and lot,
and that their hearts opened with Il gusl of
feeling at their rescue.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-08-05
WESTERN VERMONT RAIL ROAD.
FALL AND WINTER
1853. AEsEgAN6s TYspIN'G. 1859.

ISOj. "A IA re a q eE 4l.I1 en- q. 1893.
NiIOtTESF and quickest through Mail
y Linz from OIdrnsbul4h. Montreal. Rouse,
Iniul, fHushIrgh and }urtlILt "a. 10 Troy and New
Gort, ya itltIuui and Bennington. IN connection
s. ~ ltu'anda ut Burlington, Troy and Boston, and
IHi~ou tiyrr lttiroadS pa-s.nf over tbs rol,r
may rely lgpH mr',rug all the CONNECTIONS with the
t,tIrI'nt Rolis as advertised. This Is the. ont,
N"u'r h. watch passenger, can 20 through .iom
NuujI.a .o Troy the same dav.
NWtnrnsco OF Cars on baggage between Rutland
INA Troy.
FIRST TRAIN
L"av'ing'ou. '.ll \. N..R and II 90 \. Vi
Leaving in icy at 40 +. NJ to dine, and in New
I OH at..lOT VI.
SECOND TRAIN
L"ave" Rutland. 2.2D + VI ,orrvlnain Troy, ; 81
=. N,conurcrlua with the Hudson River EXPIRES.
Tram, arriving in New York. 10 81 F. NJ
THIRD TRAM
Leaves Burlington l.3D L, v. On arrival ct passcn-
9rrH ito"r a. iru-hlr4h, Moulreal &c ,arriyil in
H1i4nI al zoo p. NJ to Irn Leave Rutland.
York 10 \. VI. next day. THIS is the only even
nL route from Rutland to Troy
L'N "a IEs Eszc9
From Montreal TO New York, $3.50
Troy, } 90
g Darlington to New York. 45O
Troy. 300
:. psI'.;5nrgh to Troy. 60
New York, go
Through Tickets to be proruird at the Rutland &
i"r,W9i"" K. 4 Office, Montreal; At stations on
he Olrn-Hnrah Railroad, aud OF \. VI. HERMAN.
)!dr"shm4h; so at Il. " b. L X. Office, Bur
IuGtou, and OF the Conductor, on the Cars
SFEpIlEN llOLT.A Agent MuNrRrhL
JOHN CHURCH, Agent, HuRIINGrnN
- particular To check your ba99agr through by
Rutland Nov.6 lsj9 dti
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-08-05
AiSc wonder "a gIae SVers
DENlNEN COMPOUND
Pitch T.ozcne es,

SOltl. and pleasant remedy for Colds
sConghs, Group. Whoomng Cough Asthma and
Iungs enonghae lcil osnst"ntIit certiH cure Tn
CONSTIPATION!
Hcar Mrs, Bia.k.
This lsto certify that my son. Alexander was aiken
sick the lSt OF February with the lung fever nd his
.nn@S were sounded hya physician and pronounced
To be IN very bad state. Every one that saw him
thought hr was IN tee last stages OF consumption lie
was very poor almost skeleton aud raised very bad
matter when hy the advice at friend, was induced
10 Try Mr.. Drvlucs' medicine Tor him. although had
lur orno alrh m It, After he commenced taking II
he began to improve daily, and IN the course of two
weeks was able To walk uut, To the surprise OF all
ana he Is now restored to usual health
l.ec Oct 1871. PERSlS BLACK
GEO 7 SANBORN, Il CO ApothicareS HaH,
Agenlstor Burlington.
Del IA 1917 wliwly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-08-05

- yrs suitable tor ice smal'cs pri,a,r family
- OF H"'t oi the I1r-'>t class. Hot arr liNtur
To warm Hddiluul ronnS can be- attached # dee.
sired. Also water backs Tor Lra,n. water Tor bath
M aud Other purposes. TorrhrrNIth large AS
-"tlnrnl Of cooking, pnGur and box -jo, .- Of every
"''''Pi. II, Ion I'll e. bE K BRONSON.
College 81, Darlington, June O. ,GiNwlf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12
CHILDREN MUST BE PAID FOR.

Sweet is the sound Of infant voice,
Young innocence is full Of charms
There's not a pleasure half so choice
As tossing up a child in arms.
Bdhyhood is a blessed stale,
Felicity expressly made for;
But still, on earth it is our fate
That even 'chlldren must be paid for"
II in an omnibus we ride,
1t is a beauteous sight 10 see,
When full the vehicle inside,
Age taking childhood on its knee.
But in the dog.davs scorChinG heat,
When a slight breath Of air is prayed for,
Half sufiocaied in our seat,
We feel that "childreu must be paid for"
There is ahoni the sports OF youth
a charm that reaches every heart
Marbles or toys are games OF truth,
The bat plays no drceivers part.
But if we hear sudden crash,
n lion need be slaid for;
We rg gone 10 smash,
" .usl be paid for"
PIE = at the festive hoard,
With many faces laughing ronnd,
Dali melancholy is ignored,
While mirlh and ioIily abound.
We see our table empty spread
With knives aud forks a dozen laid for,
Then pause to think-'liow are they fed !'
ayes, "children must indeed be- paid for"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12
SELECT POETRY.
from the Louisville Courier
LINES AFFECTIONATELY INSCRI-
BED TO MY SISTER.

Dear Sister, scarce year has pass'd since
thou vert by my side
In all thy blushing loyousness, fair ant hap
py bride.
With laughing eyes and sunny curs-melhinks
| see the now
A bridal wreath of orange buds, twined lightly
round Thy brow,
Thy hear, and step so bli,he and gay, Lille
seem'd larry dream
Where only fragrant brl2ht.hued flowers
were floating on It's stream.
All! then we had our Mother dear, her swee,
and loving smile
Which from orr earliest childhood's hours,
could tears and woes bcguile;
Her gentle voice! whose every tone still
thrills upon me earl
Her step twas music in our home-without
her all was drear.
Oh brigh, and happy days. Hopes roses
then were IN their bloom,
And little did we think such flowers but bios
somed for the tomb,
The rose which held their brightest buds is
shattered now in twain,
Ard we are left with saddened hearts 10
mourn It's loss in vain;
The mystic charm is riven, three links are
here, two joined above,
But we are only closer drawn, SO few we
have TO love;
We only know the blessings lost, The joys now
past and gone,
Since the ligh, Of home departed, and we arc
all left alone.
Until that sad and dreary day when Death
with ruthless haud
First served near and dear heart ties, and
broke our household hand,
We are entwined in loving faith, wreath oi
woven flowers,
Not even tiny bud had fall'n in hose ouI
sunny hours.
But when the great destroyer came TO blight
the parent stems,
What was the empty casket worth when ri.
fled OF It's gems,
Our home of yonth our happy home j.
shronded now in gloom
Father and Mother, where are they! go ask
the silent tomb,
Yes though their earthly forms of clay are
laid away 10 sleep,
In spirit they are lowering near, Loves vigil:
still they keep,
And when temptation gathers round, aud foot
steps almost stray,
They, like the lone bright beacon-star, guide
on the upward way.
Of.times Pm weak and would recall them
from their blesl abode,
But then the thought comes DER my hear, III
is The the will of God"
And if we put our trust in him, we all shal
meet again,
Join in hoier band Of love, unite the broker
chain:
Then mourn them not, for oh believe those
ties were only riven
To wean our hearts from earthly love, anC
bear us nearer Heaven.
Frankfort, Ky. ELLA.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12

WATER PRooF Doors AND SHoEs.-The
February number of the "AmeTican Farm
er" has the following recipe for rendering
boots and shoes water proof, which the ed
i,or says he has tried with perfect success
"Take one pint OF boiled linseed oil, two
ounces Of beeswax, two ounces of spirit of
rurpentine, and Two ounces Of burgundy
pitch. Let them be carefully melted over a
slow fire. With this mixture new shoes
aud bouts are to rubbed in the sun, or at a
little distance from the fire, with sponge
or brush. This operation should be repeated
without wearing them, as often as they be-
come dry, until they are fully saturated,
which will require four or five times brush
! ing by this, the leather become imper,
vions TO water. The boot or shoe, thus pre-
pared, lasts much longer than common lea
ther it requires such piiability and soft
ness that it will never shrive nor grow
hard and in that state is The most eGectua!
preventive against colds, &c. Ii is recessa-
~ 10 remark that shoes and boots thus prc-
pared ought not TO be worn until they be.
come perfectly dry and elastic ; as in the
contrary case the leather will become too
soft, and wear out much sooner than il.
otherwise would.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12
Straw Bonnet FAcToRY.-The Messrs

STRAW Bonnet FAcToRY.-The Messrs.
Carpenter, The celebrated straw honnet man
ufaciurers Of Foxboro, Mass have just COM
peied the erection and filling up Of new
building for carrying on their business. It
contains over fifty rooms, some Of them large
enough 10 contain FIVE or six hundred per-
sons, and is calculated 10 turn out ten thou
sand straw bonnets day, or three millions
year The main building is 17S feet front;
and extends back ESQ feet, five stories hight,
and covering with lis wings an erea of be-
tween $4,000 and 10000 square feet. The
Messrs. Carpenters supply large portion of
The demand for bonnets in New York and
Boston. Their new factory is magnificent
building, finished within and without, in
style Of art which would not disgrace the
country seats of wealthy man. They have
acquired large torture by the manufacture.
-Neuburyport Herald.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12

KIssING,-A writer il the Wilmington Her.
aid, says the following rules have been adop-
ted by middle aged married gentlemen, when
they assume the privilege of kissing their
young and pretty cousins. They certainly
seem 10 have formed Il very accurate concep-
,ion Of the proper manner in which this inno-
cent luxury should be enjoyed:--
or couIse you must be taller than the lady
yon intend 10 kiss; take her right hand in
yours, and draw her lightly 10 you, pass your
left arm over her right shoulder, diagonaly
down across her back, under her left arm,
press her 10 your bosom, at the same time
she will throw her head back and You have
nothing 10 do but lean 4 lille forward and
press your lips to hers, and the thing is done
don't make 4 noise over it as if you were
firing of percussion caps, or trying the water
cocks OF steam engine, nor pounce down
upon it like hungry hawk upon an innocent
dove, bu, gently fold the damse in your arms
without derauging the economy Of her ripret
or ruftie, and, by a sweet pressure upon her
mouth, rcvel in the bliss(ulness OF your sitna-
tion, without smacking your lips on il as you
would over a roasted duck.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12

PRoGREss OF THE AGE The following no.
lice appears under the marriage head Of the
Gardiner ME Transcript
ave, the undersigned, have pledged our
selves 10 each other for life, or as long as we
can live in harmony, and now sns,ain the
coniugal relations. This we do without con-
forming 10 the laws and customs OF this ma
ton in regard 10 marriage, believing 1t to be
an affair exclusively our own, and that no
others, whether of friends, Church or State
have auahi 10 do OF say in the matter,
ave deem il necessary 10 give this notice,
that our friends ami the public may know of
our union, that we may no, be exposed 10
SANDER. "BENJ. +. Shaw,
"HARRIET Il. Howard"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12
\ Gbrillin9 5kettb.
AN ADVENTURE IN TEXAS.

During the recent war between the Uni
ted States and the Indians of Texas, great
number Of volunteers Joined the expedition.
One Of these, Captain Ferguson, Of Ken
lucky, became celebrated for his hardlhood
and success in the terrible hunting OF the
Indians. The following incident will con-
vey some idea oi the character OF the man,
aud also OF the war still waging in the New
World, between civilization and barbarsm.
A small band of volunteers, among
whom was Captain Ferguson, spent sever
al days exploring Texas, and had wander
ed far into the interior without meeting
solitary Indian track. Tired OF this pacific
Journey, they resolved 10 seperate and seek
adventures singly, before returning to the
camp.
Accordingly, the following morning.
Captain Ferguson, mounted on an excellent
horse, left his companions and directed his
course across a vast prairie, towards clus-
ter OF hills, hemmtd in by thick woods
which bounded the horizon. Arrived at
the foot of one Of the hills, the Captain per-
ceived troop of wild horses slowly advan-
cling towards him. Suddnly they broke in
to gallop; maneuvre which appeared
suspicious, and induced our hero TO watch
them closely.
They soon gained the level ground, and
the dull sound of their hoof striking the
soil, became distinctly audible. The Cap
tain looked, and saw clingng TO the fanks
of each horse, an Indian suspended hori-
zontaly by an arm and leg. This COM
mon stratagem among the Indians, but
luckily for Ferguson, he was still at a con-
siderable distance from these unpleasant
looking caviliers.
Perceiving, by the sudden rapidity oi
his flight, that they were discovered, the
Indians climbed nimbly on their horses,
and pursued our hero at full speed, shout
ing their terrible war cry.
Looking back, Ferguson observed that
his enemies spread themselves across the
prairie, with the evident intention of cut.
ting off his retreat TO the hills. He saw
that his only chance of safety consisted il
gaining the woods; whittier his pursuer
burst not follow him, lest they encounter
the out-posts OF the American troops.
. He did not again look behind, but will
his eyes eagerly fixed on the yet dIstan
. goal, he spurred on his horse TO its utmos
: speed. The animal stumbled, and the or,
Of the Indians became more distinct; bu
the noble animal rose again, and with
= loud neigh, asthough conscious Of the peri
9 that menaced his master, he made prodi
gious forward bound, and cleared the spac
which divided him from the wood, with th
speed Of an arrow
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12

SINCE the discovery Of the Australian gold
diggings a passion for joint stock companies
has sprung up in London that threatens to
revolulionize The world. Among these just
organizing, is one for tunnel from Liverpool
10 China, with branch running of 10 Noun,
Ena for the supply Of ventilation and warmth,
Another proposes to throw suspension
bridge from Cape Horn 10 the Sandwich Is
lands, with lateral connection with the moon.
Capital f2Oo, 900, 900, in shares of fio each,
Subscribers who pay when they put their
names down, will not be called en- again.
So says the prospectus, and we believe it
The company chartered for giving pigs an
extra kink in their tails, by mixing Pulveri-
zed cork screws with their feed, is in most
fiourishing condition. The treasurer informs
the shareholders that dividend OF 80 pei
cent. will be declared the moment necessary
funds come 10 hand. As this is rather equiv
ocal, we shall watch the operations OF the
''Porcins Development Association" with
some interest,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12

in moment the animal was devoured, and
the empty bride left hanging on the
branch.
The wolves, with gaping throats, and
their white tusks grnning horribly, remain
eo round the tree for the horse had scarce
ly furnished each with single mouthiul.
On the Captains slightest movement they
Jumped up, as il to seize him before he
could touch the ground. Ferguson enjoyed
a sort OF fevrrsh pleasure in killing a num-
Der Of them with his carabine. But night
was closing in, and quite exhausted, unable
even to reload bis arms, he was seized with
sudden giddinrss. He was forced to
close his eyes, lest he should fall from his
green fortress.
Then deep roaring was heard in the
neighboring prairie. AT the sound, the
wolves pricked up their ears, and darted
off simultaneously in pursuit Of new prey.
In short time Ferguson opened his eyes,
and deserted in the plain on the border Of
the wood, an enormous buffalo, surrounded
by the ravenous wolves, who were tearing
him to pieces, despite his furious efforts to
escape.
The Captain, pro6ting by this fortunate
diversion, descending from bis tree, and
FASTENED 10 kindle the dried branches scat
tered on the ground. He shortly succeed
ed in surrounding himself with rampant of
fire.
Feeling then comparatively sale, he roas-
ted one oi the dead wolves, and ate small
portion of the flesh, notwithstanding the
natural repugnance inspired by such un-
clean food. Being somewhat strengthened
by his strange repas,, he collected a supply
Of wood for the night.
In about an hour Afterwards, the wolves
returned to the charge; but Ferguson,
thanks TO his flaming fortifcation, was in
perfect safety, that despite the continued
bowling he slept profoundly until morning.
On awaking, he found that the wolves
were gone, in pursuit, doubtless, Of some
easier prey and the Captain was able to
resume his journey on foot, carrying with
him his pistols, his cutlass, and his carbine.
After week OF incredible fatigue and pri-
vation, he arrived in safety at the Ameri-
can camp; but no tidings were ever heard
Of his unfortunate companions. They pro-
baby had either been massacred by the In
dians, or devoured by the wolves. As tc
Captain Ferguson, he was seized with fe'
yer which confined him to bed during ma
ny weeks. When convalescent, he hap
pened one day to look in a mirror, anc
started back afrighted. His beard remain
ed black, but the hair Of his head had be-
come white as snow.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12
GEO. WALKER.
October 90, 1852.

THE Knickerbocker has the folluwng-Mr
B, distinguished advocate and attorney
general Of a down east state was sitting with
his hat over his eyes, ana his CHA on his
breast, and sleeping as comfortably as the in.
domitable spirit Of gin would allow, in the
Court house Of A, when the Court enter
ed and took his seat on the bench Observ.
ing the situation OF Mr. B, which had
not changed on The entrance Of the Couri,'
the Judge looked al the Sheriff, who seemed
10 understand that it was his duty 10 get up
the sleeper into "condiion."
"Mr. B; The COnrt is in"
won't give The reply. Suffice il 10 say,
the Sheriff had decided objection TO going
to the mnrky and sulpherous place to which
he was consigned.
"Mr, B." said the Judge, I'VE have
observed with profound -egre,, your conduct
during last week aud this morning we find
you in no better condition TO take up your
case than before. We are disposed to bear
with you no longer. You disgrace yourself
aud yonr family, The Court, and the profess
sion, Ivy your course Of conduct" This re-
proof eliciled The following Coloqny:
'Did Your honor speak 10 me!'
Il lid, Sirn
what remark did you maker
4 said Sir, that, in my opinion, you dis
grace yourself and your family, the Court
and the profession, by your course of con.
duet
'May ii, please your honor, have been
an attorney in in-in this c.court fifteen years
and permit me TO say, your honor, that is the
first correct opinion | ever knew you tc
give !"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12

No ACCOUNTING FOR TAsTE.-We chew 10.
bacco; the liindoo takes to lime, while the
Palagonian finds contentmeni in n bite of
gnano. The children OF this country delight
in candy, those of Africa in rock salt. A
Frenchman goes his length for fried frogs,
while in Esquimaux Indian thinks a slewed
candle the climax of dainlies. The Sou,h
Sea Islanders differ from all these, their ia.
vorile dish being boiled clergymen or a
roasted missionary.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12

IHE MoRMoNs The greater par, Of the
scandinavian Mormoniles had decided upon
emIgralng 10 America, On The 27:h ult
obotri' carried the first installment-aboul
800 souls--tO kiel, whence they would make
Their way 10 Hamburg, Liverpool, or Hull,
and New York or New Orleans. About 600
or 700 more woud follow them in shor,
lime They possess some capital and are all
respectable.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12

Quick WIT.-One Of the readiest replies
we have ever heard was made by an Irish
laborer:
A gentleman travelling on horseback, down
east, came upon an lrIshman who was fen
cling in a most barren and desolate piece OF
land
what are you fencing that LOT for, Pal =
said he, "a herd OF COWS would siarve 10
death on that land
Gan sure, yer honor, wasn't fencing il in
TO keep the poor basles out iv il r'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12
OLD SERIES VOL. r3, NO. 81
(Ffom the Carpet Bng]
UNTOLD LOVE.

Oh Love by many an idle !oken
Is shown-tor guard it as we may
The hidden though, we have no, spoken,
Some trifle will at times beiray.
The Lovers eye intcrprets well
The mysteries of loving heart;
Though lip another tall, may iell,
The truth will tlinmph over art.
In vain the cold and wintry look,
That freezes o'er the cautious brow,
'Tls burthe ice upon the brook,
Whose tide more warmly runs below;
And vain The simulated frown,
To veil The tender truth from sight,
As clouds across the sky are blown,
While all above is clear and bright.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12
DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH IN THE
UNITED STATES.

The census returns exhibit the fact that
the wealth Of the Union is nearly equally
distributed throughout the States The aver
age for each inhabnau, Of the States is 1886,
la the States the distribution is as follows -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12

KID, AND GoArs.-MT. Verigreen attended
a fashionable entertainment, and was reques-
ted by friend TO notice the white kids. Mr..
verigreen's mind was upon The farm at home
and as he looked round upon the moustach-
ed faces that surrounded him, wondering
ly, his friend asked him if he saw them
aNo,p SAYS he, al don't see any Kids, but
there's wonderful 10, Of goos' all round here,
should judgs."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12

You may live in Rome, in a comfortable
manner-so 10 speak, upon ten cents day
People of excessive regard for spending
money, have found il very hard to shuttle
off six hundred dollars years-any way
they coald 6S it You may live in comfort
any where else in the Christian world,
cheaper than in The U. S. Seems queer
too
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12

A little girl and her mother were found
frozen 10 death on the evening of The Isth,
~ ~ an alley at The south end Of Troy, New
YORK, erect, with tsske, on her arm.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-12

To The elegant carriage already announced
as having been manufactured at Pit,sGeld,
Mass, for the President elect. the prosecutors
have now added pair of bay horses, which
they procured for $500.