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The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-04

BARNUM ON RUM.-The New York
Fifth Ward Temperance Alliance held
an enthusiastic, if not spirited meet
ing, at Metropolitan Hall, on Wednes-
day evening. Among the conspicuous
orators was P. T. Barnum, Esquire,
Of the Museum, who stated that in
that city, there are more than 1000
grogshops, and allowing that the ex-
penditure in each averaged $40 per
day, the aggregate in one years time
would be $25,55O,O0 besides the
wholesale business. He offered, says
the Sunday Atlas, if the city would
give him that sum and stop selling
liquor for one year, to pay all the city
taxes, amounting to four millions;
send eYerycbild to a good school, pre-
sent every family with library Of
one hundred good books, three bar
rels of -four, and silk dress to every
female, old or young, suit of broad
cloth to every male citizen, old or
young, and a ticket to the museum for
the whole year.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-04

MAINE Law BY HORSE PowER.-
A good story is told Of "a trick played
in a neighboring town, by some ex-
tremely thirsty individuals, for secur-
ing a drink. The object Of the trick
was to get some liquor out Of the town
agent, and it was highly successful.
They procured an old horse, and stood
him in barn. One of the number
went to the town agents premises,
and he being absent, ga pint Of gin for
sick horse" was procured Of his wife.
This amount was soon exhausted, and
the horse grew worse. Another pint
was procured, the horse being every
sick indeed" The horse grew worse
again, and quart was wanted. When
this was gone after, the agent had re-
turned. He dealt out the quart, and
went to see it administered. The
thirsty individuals saw him coming,
or learned of his approach, and fell to
rubbing the poor horse most powerful
| ly. Finally, it was decided to take
the liquor to an apothecary, to have
some drugs put into it, as it had not
done much good thus far, and the indi-
vidual conveying the treasure made
his way to another barn, to which, one
after another, the company followed
him, the agent at last being left nearly
alone. After that gentleman had
been led through various adventures,
the consciousness dawned upon him
that he had been humbugged, and he
made his way home. The horse re-
covered, and the doctors all had the
headache the next day.-Spring6eld
Republican.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-04

Where's the fre?" asked Mrs.
Partington ola fireman, from an up
per window, as the bells were waking
the night with their clamor. "In
-" was the ungallant response,
naming the hottest place Of perpetual
warmth. "Dear me-" said the old
lady, not comprehending him; is it
so far OFF," Iwish twas nearer, for
your sake. But he'll get there soon,"
she muttered to herself, eff he goes
on as he does now; and she went to
sleep again, invoking blessings on the
guardians ofpubliC safety.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-04

"Mrs. Jenkins" said a little red
headed girl, with a pug nose and bare
feet, "mother says you will obleege
her by lending her a stick of fre-wood,
filling this cruit with vinegar, putting
little soft soap in this pan, and please
not let your turkey roost on our fence"
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-04

word, as she took his hand when he
came in. Her eyes were full Of tears.
He pressed her thin, small, labor worn
hand, tightly. and then turned and
sat down. He, too, was moved as
well as she. But the children gath
cred around him and seemed gladder
to see him than when he was last
home. There was reason for this.
Seeing the hand of George in sling,
he inquired the cause, and when told
Of the accident, appeared deeply
grieved, and said he should not 60
back to the mill any more. The
heart Of his wife fluttered. Was there
a meaning deeper than momentary
impulse! AT last little Hetty, who
had climbed upon his knee, said,
"Where's my New Years gift, papal"
The father put his hand in his
pocket and pulled out small picture
book, and gave it to the child, who
was wild with joy in 4 moment He
had larger book for Emma, and
Robinson Crusoe for George.
"And what for mother!" asked
Emma, looking earnestly at her fa-
ther. "Havn't you brought dear
mother New Years gift, tool"
"Oh yes" replied the father, 1--we
got something for her also" His
voice was little unsteady as he said
this. Then he put his hand into his
pocket again, and after keeping it
there for moment OF two, drew out
a large folded piece Of paper that
i looked like title deed, and handed it
to his wife, who took it with trem-
bling hand. She opened it, read a
few words, and bursting into tears,
turned and went quickly from the
room. Hers were tears Of Joy, unut-
terable JOY.
/ Was it then, title deed of property
that her husband had given her, filling
her heart with gladness at the thought
Il Of relief from toll and privation and
suffering! Nothing was better than
that, and brought full and more per-
Il feet Joy. 1t was a New Years. 9if
such as she had never dared hope to
receive the dearest gift in the power
H Of her husband to bestow. Already
blotted with tears, it was tightly
pressed to her heaving bosom.
What was it? What could it be
but the blessed temperance pledge,
signed in a firm hand, with her hus-
bands name.
That was, indeed, happy New
Years day to the wife and mother,
who, when the morning dawned, felt
that she was entering upon the dark
est days Of her troubled existence
But brighter day, unknown, was
breaking. 1t broke, and no gloomy
clouds have since arisen to obscure
its smiling skies.
How many sorrowing wives received
on this happy New Years day, gift
like that which came so unexpectedly
into the hands of Mrs. Foster? A gift
above all price. Hundreds ! Thou.
sands Could word fix the mum.
Der, it would be tens Of thousands.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-04

There are eight colleges under the
supervision of the Methodist Church,
with property and funds to the amount
Of $494,063. The oldest of them, at
Middletown, was founded in 1880.
There are 46 academies and semina.
ries. In 29 Of these are 1895 stu
dents, an average Of l7O each.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-04

Apreacher, who had been a prin-
ter, observed in one Of his sermons,
that "the youth may be compared to
comma, manhood TO a semicolon;
old age to a colon: to which death puts
a period
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-04

AOAWuAO WANA AOOihAS w NtONNf --t'e
the landlord would keep his promise,
she did not for an instant doubt
Without their COW, how could she,
with all her exertions, feed her chill
dren? No wonder that her heart was
troubled.
At last the day before the opening
year came.
"Papa viii be home tomorrow"
said Emma. "I wonder what he will
bring me for New Years gift?"
Il wish he would bring me a
book" said George.
s'I'd like pair of new shoes" re-
marked the little girl, more soberly,
locking down at her feet, upon which
were tied, with coarse strings, what
were called shoes, but hardly retained
their semblance. "And mamma wants
shoes, too" added the child. ooh!
/ wish papa would bring her, for u
New Years gift, nice new pair OF
shoes"
The mother heard her children
talking, and sighed to think how vain
were all their expectations.
"I wish we had turkey for fathers
New Years dinner" said Emma.
"And some mince pies," spoke up
little Hetty, the youngest, clapping
her hands. "Why don't we have
mince pies, mammal" she said, ia
king hold of her mothers apron and
looking up ather. "Papa likes mince
pies, | know; and so do l. Don't
you like mince pies, George?"
George, who was old enough to
understand better than the rest Of
them, the true cause of the privations
they suffered, saw that Hetty's ques-
tions had brought tears to his mothers
eyes, sought to turn the conversation
into another channel.
But the words of the children had
brought to the mind of Mrs. Foster, a
memory Of other times. OF the many
happy New Years she had enjoyed
with her husband, their board crowned
with the blessings Of the year. Her
dim eyes turned from her neglected
little ones, and fell upon small or
nament that stood upon the mantle,
1t was the New Years gift of her
husband in better days. Itreminded
her too strongly of the contrast be-
tween that time and the gloomy pres
ent. She went quickly from the
room to weep, unheard and alone.
New Years morning at length broke
clear and cold. Mrs. Foster was up
betimes. 1t was no holiday to her.
Early in the day her husband was to
come home, and although she could
not help looking and wishing for him
to come, yet the thought of him pro-
duced a pressure in her bosom. She
felt that his presence would only
bring for her heart deeper shadow.
The children had grown eager for
him to come. The younger ones
talked of the presents he would bring
them, while George thought of a book,
yet dared hardly hope to receive one.
At last, Emma deserted her father
far down the road, and announced, in
loud voice, his coming. The heart
of the mother throbbed quicker at the
word. She went to the window,
where the children crowded, feeling
troubled, and yet with something Of
the old gladness about her heart
She strained her eyes to see him,
and yet dreaded to fix them upon him
too intently, lest more should be seen
than she wished to see. He came
nearer and nearer, and she was yet al
the window, her heart beating audibly.
Could her eyes deceive her, or was il
indeed SO? His look was erect and
his step firm, and though his clothe:
were the same, they did not look SC
untidy.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-04-13
TO PHYSICIANS THROUGH
OUT THE UNITED .SI,ATES
Wolfe's Celebrated Schiedam Aromatic
Schnapps,

Deeming il unnecessary to remind any reg
ular member of the Medical profession Of the
established Medical properties Of Peas HoL-
LAND GiN, in many diseases of dropsical ten
dency, | respectfully invite your examination
to very superior article, manufactured by
myself exclusively, at ScHlEDAM, in Holland,
by process peculiar to my 0lrR Factory 1t
is favored and medicated, not by the common
harsh berry, but by the choice botanical va
riety of the aromatic italian Juniper Berry,
whose more vinous extract is distilled and
rectifcd with its spirituous solvent, and thus
becomes concentrated tinclure, of exquisite
flavor and aroma, altogether transcendcnt, in
its cordial and medicinal properties, to any
Holland Gin heretofore known.
Amid the influx Of inferior Installations with
which the market is now flooded, physicians
find no little difficulty in procuring a good
and pure Gin, which they can prescribe with
confidence in its beneficial effects. As an i'm
porter of twenty years standing, in the City
of New York, and possessing a mature eXpcr-
fence in the manufacture of Holland Gin es-
pecially, | beg to submit to your attention
my "Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps," as one
which connot fail to realize your utmost ex-
pectations and / shall be happy to forward TO
you a bottle of it, free-of charge, in answer to
IA letter intimating your readiness TO accept
it,
II is now scarcely one year since have pre-
pared and distributed my Schicdam Gin ex-
clusivcly for medicinal purposes yet within
that brief period, l have received numerous
letters, both from physicians and patients, tes-
tifying 10 its really extraordinary efficacy in
Gravel, lncipient Dropsy, and affections of the
Kidneys and Bladder generally: also in Dys-
peptic Maladies when taken in proper guam
titles as Diet Drink and especially ut dinner
is found by uniform experience TO be eminent
ly eflicaoious in the most obstinate cases when
even the best of the usual remedies have fail
ed to afford more than temporary relief and
| have no doubt that it would yield similar re-
suits with precision and certainty in your own
professional experience The Aromatic Schie-
dam Schnapps is put up in strong bottles,
pnts and quarts, neatly covered and labelled
with my name embossed on the bottle, also
a fac smile Of my signature ON the label and
my seal on the cork with an essay upon its
UDOLPH0 WOLFE.
Importer, % Beayer-st., New York.
AZ 3m
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ELGIN SPRING house.

fTNHE ELGIN SPRING HOUSE is open for
thcreception of visitors. The Proprietor
will spare no expense to make it a desirable
place Of resort for invalids or parties of pleas
urc. The medicinal qualities of these springs
arc equal TO any in the world and are highly
recommended by the best Physicians in the
country. Reference may be mode to Drs. Al
LEN and Russell, of Middlebufy, Drs. Brad
FORD, MANSFIELD and HopKINs, of. Vergennes;
DR.. CnAM, of Ferrisburgh; DR.. HErNeBuRo, of
Burlington; DIR. Horror, of Colchester; DR..
WARNER, of New Haven; DR.. HAzELToN, of
Bristol Dr. BRoMLEY, of IIuntington and
DIR. WETHERBY, of Westford
The Proprietor will run n carriage to the De-
pot, in Vcrgennes in connection with the Ex-
press train of cars running South, leaving Bur
lington 10: 40 A. NJ, and also with the Accom-
mediation Train moving North, arriving at Yer
gennes IL: 46 A. NJ. in time to preach the Springs
for dinner or with any other train when re-
qucsted
All orders for Water promptly executed and
forwarded by the cars or boats, to any part OF
the country, in bottles or by the gallon.
1s5' Post Office address Vergenncs, Va
Aft SOLOMON ALLEN, Proprietor
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BY TIE PRESIDENT
OF TIE
UNITED STATES.

In pursuance Of law, !, WILLARD FILL
MORE, President Of the United States of A.
mcrica, do hereby declare and make known.
that public sales will be held at the under
mentioned Land Offices in the State of WIS
CONSlN, at the periods hereinafter dcsignat-
ed 10 wit:
At the Land Office at WILLOW RIVER,
commencing on Monday, the second day of
May next, for the disposal of the public lands
situated within the aforementioned townships
and fractional townships, viz:
North ~ The baSc line and red al The Cottrsh
principal meridian.
Township forty-nine and fractional town
ship fifty, on certain islands, and the main
shore of Lake Superior, of range THREE.
fractional township fifty,on the main shore
of Lake Superior, Of range FOUR. -
Township iotty-nine and fractional town
ships fifty and ffly-one, on the main shore of
Lake Superior, of range SEVEN.
Township foity-n nine and fractional town
ship iilly, on The shore OF Lake Superior, Of
range EIGHT.
Fractional townships forty nine and fifty,
on the shore Of Lake Superior, Of range NINE
Townships twcnty-nine, thirty, thirty one,
thirty-two; townships forty-seven and forty
eight. and fractional township forty nine, on
the shore of Lake Superior, Of range TEN.
Townships twenty twenty nine thirty,
thirty one and thirty-two, and the fractional
township foriy-nine, on the shore Of Lake
Superior, of range ELEVEN
Townships thirty, thirty-one. thiry-two,
thirty-three, and thirty -four, and fractional
twonship forty-nine, on Lake Superior, Of
range tlreire.
Townships thirty thirty-one, thirty-two,
thirty-three and thirty-four, ofrange nirteen.
Townships thirty-one, thirty-two thirty
three, and thirty-four, Of range fourteen.
Townships thirty-one, thirty two, thirty
three, thirty-four, Of range fifteen.
At the Land Office at LA CROSSE, COM
mencing on Monday, the sixteen day of May
next the disposal Of public lands within The
following named townships, to witt.
North Of The base line and iresi Of the forth
principal meridian.
Townships of seventeen, eighteen, and
nineteen, Of range one.
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NEW COMMISSION
BOOK STORE!!

The undersigned having taken on sale, the
books formerly belonging to Mr. IIagaT, to-
gether with fresh supply from Boston and
New York, is now open at the New Store
No 2 Davenport's Bio ok,
where may be found a complete assortment of
Books, Stationery &c, usually called for
His stock consists in part of School Classical,
Theological, Miscellaneous, Blank & Toy Books
Blank Deeds, Cap, Letter, & Billet Paper, 6
Envelops of all kinds. Pens, Pencils, Ink,
States, Drawing & Music Paper Crayons &c.
There is also Circulating Library attached
containing over 100 volumes. The Public
are invited to drop in and examine, and If
they trade, the prices shall be satisfactory.
HENRYL, SHELDON
Middlebury, Nov. 10, 1852. 80.
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Important Discovery.

The Rheumatic Pills of Rev. Samuel Covel,
son and successor of the late Rev. DIR. j. Covel,
of New York original inventor, are found TO be
a certain, safe, and speedy cure for the Rheu-
matism in all IT'S forms, whether Infammatory,
Chronic, Hereditary, Lumbago, Sciatca, Mer-
curial, or Rheumatic Gout, to which thousands
can testify. Rev. Samuel Covei, sole Proprie-
tor, to whom all orders and letters Post Paid)
must be addressed, l55 Water et.New York.
Agents, DR.. w. p. Russei j. NJ. slade & Co Middle
bury, Caiin and Wright Orwell, +. Huntingdon, w.
G Spraeuc NorFeunes, T. p. Fletcher, Dixie aud Ri
der, nridpou, L. Chase, BRANDON +. 5. Atwood, J.
Simonds, Shorchom. Ss;l'
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NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION
ETAIMA N'rS

Every person entitled to the right of nrc-
emption to any OF the lands within the town
SHIPS and fractional townships above enumcr-
ated, is required to establish the same TO the
satisfaction of the register and receiver of the
proper land Office, and make payment therefor
as soon as Praetie0bie after seeing this notice,
and before the day appointed for the COM
menoement Of the public sales of the lands
embracing the tract claimed, Otherwise such
claim will be forfeited.
JOHN WILSON.
Commissioner of MsGemcral Land OGee.
4G.l3w
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CONNECT At BURLINGTON.

With Steamers for PlattSJHrgh q. Montreal
Rail Roads, and with the TcrmoHt Central
and Vermont & Canada Rail Roads, for The
East, North and West, via CAampiaia q. 81.
Laurence, and the Ogdens6argh Rail ROad.
CONNECT AT RUTLAND,
With the Trains Of the UcSferH Vermont, Ruf-
aHd d. Washington, and Saratoga d. Wash
iAgton Rail Roads for New York Albany, Troy,
Schenectady, Buffalo and for the West.
CONNECT AT BELLOWS FALLS,
With the Trains of the Cheshire, Vermont
Valley, and SHliiran Rail Roads for Windsor,
Boston, Worcester, Lowell, Springfield, Hart
ford, New Haven, & New York.
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ENTISTRY.

II w. COE, Dentist, is permanently located
l.. in Vergennes, where he has been enga-
ged in the successful practice Of his professio
81 the last seven years and may always be
foJnd at his Office ready to attend to any call
in his profession, from the extracting Of sin
gle tooth to the inserting OF an entire suction
sett with artificial gums. Those needing
DENTAL OPERATIONS,
are invited 10 favor him with n call. All work
will be done at moderateprice', of the best mater
ials, and warranted TO girc satisfaction.
Reference can be made to any of the pro-
fessionai or business men ofVergenncs and vi
cinity.
March 30, 1852. 4s
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UNllE subscriber still continues the manu-
L tacture of this unrivallcd churn, at his shop
near the Bridgc,in the village of Middlebnry
1t has now been thoroughly tested by many Of
he best dairy farmers in this region, & but one
opinion has been expressed and that is in FA-
yoR OF TINS cHuRN AGAINST ALL OTHER con-
trilances for the manufacture of good Butter
Abundant testimonials are in the hands of
the Proprietor of this churn, that it possesses
advantages, never before found in any other
1t is valuable particularly on account of its
hborsavng character, since it works and salts
the butter without bringing it in contact with
the heat Of hands and turns out the article in
its purest & most marketable shape III orders
addressed to the subscriber will be promptly
attended to, and the churn WARRANTED TO
give satisfaction.
c. W. BALDWIN.
Middebury, Aug 10, 1852. 1G.tf
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HENRY WATERWAYS
PATENT HAMMERED SAWS

The subscriber would call tho attention Of
dealers, and others, 10 this superior article.
By his patent process of hammerng; the saw
is more thoroughly tempered Than it can be by
any other method 1t is we'll known to ma
chinists that the surface of tempered steel is 1t
hardest part Where saws are tempered &C
cording to the usual method and hammered by
hand, 1t is necessary to polish them, thereby
grinding off the most serviceablc part ofthe saw
These Saws are not polished, and only require
trial to be appreciated. They have already
been put to the severest test in some of the lar
gest Saw Mills in this vicinity, and pronounced
unequalled. We are now prepared to execute
orders for all sizes of Mill Pit, and Circular
Saws. BURR, WATERMAN & co.
3; ly No IA South.st
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EY-Fares are less when Tickets are pur-
chased at the Offices, than when paid in the
Cars. JOHN $. DUNLAP,
2Stf Superintendent.
burlington Octo 18th 1852
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Axes & Files,
QUADRlLLE BAND.
r. L. WHITCOMB

LAS the pleasure to announce to his friends
Ii and the public, that he has made unusu-
al exertions to afford them MUSIC for Dances
and Parties, during the coming winter He
has engaged the services Of Mr.. j. d. HOLM
BERG, a Swedish Artist Of high reputation,
who came out with JENNY LIND, and was in
her Orchestra while she was in this country.
Mr.. HoLMBERG is one of the finest Clarionet-
lists in the world. The artistic force Of the
Band is as follows -
II. Il. WHITcoAB, ........1 LIST Violin.
j. u. HoLMBER0, Clarionet.
J.E. DoUGLAss,.......2d Violin.
II. WHITcoMB, 49,. Bass.
Any number offices required will be fur
nished Address, -
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Flour.

CHEAP SUGARS AND TEAS,
Can be bought of II. l.. FULLER.
Middlebury, Oct. 20, 1851.
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Townships twenty-one and twenty two, Of
range sir.
Townships twcnty-onc and twenty 1.-TWO, OF
range seven.
Townships twenty-onc, twenty-five, twenty
three, and wcnty four, OF range eight
Townships twcnty-one, twenty-five, twenty
three, twenty four, and twenty five, Of range
ten.
Townships twenty -four and twenty five, Of
range etcren.
At the Land Office at STEvENS'S POINT,
commencing on Monday, the ninth day of
May next, for the disposal of the public lands
situated within the limits of the undcrmen-
toned townships, to wit;
North Of The base line and east Of the fourth
principal gicridldn.
Township twenty-five Of range four.
Townships twenty-five, twenty seven, TWEEN
ty-eigbt, twenty-nine, thirty, thirty one, and
thirty 1.-TWO, of range fine.
Township twenty-five, of range sir.
Sections eighteen, nineteen, thirty, thirty
one, in township twenty-five, of range scven.
Townships twenty-five and twenty-six of
range ten.
Township twenty-five, of range eleucn.
At the Land Office at MENASHA, commenc-
ing on Monday, the twenty day OF May
next, for the disposal of the public land with
in the following named townships, viz:
North of the base line and east Of The fourth
principal meridian.
Townships twenty-five and twenty three ,oi
range thirteen.
Lands appropriated by law for the use Of
schools, military and other purposes, togeth
er with "those swamp and overhowed lands
made unfit thereby for cultivation if any
which shall be selected by the State authori
lioc haf f1, 10 oil ha
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Wood for Sale.

HNIIE subscriber intends to keep a good
L supply of upland HARD WOOD for sale
in this village, at all times after this date
Families and others, who are in want ofwood,
can be supplied, by leaving their orders at the
store of n. Wood & Co., or by calling on the
subscriber. ~ Terms-Cash on delivery.
E. W. LYONS.
Middcbury, May 10, 1862. 4;