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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30

~ Tho Boston Herald gives a
confession of dealer in tho ardent
Of. that city, "who has beon sending
off varieties down east since the re-
nowncd Maine law passed. He has
packed kegs Of liquor in molasscs
casks, headed them in and filled up
with molasscs; he has packed them
in sugar boxes, filled around with SUI
gar; he has packed them in oil casks,
filled around with water; he has pla-
ccd piece Of sponge, saturated with
oil, over the bung and covered it with
a piece of tin, SO that when tho cask
is rolled over little oil will be squcc-
zcd ont, thus decciying the most know
ing; he has packed them in cheese
casks, a holc in the head, through
which cheese-white oak-was vis'
ible. Such is tho ingenuity Of trade,
thus does necessity stimulate inven-
ton. The truth is, it is very diff.
cult thing to " head the eritter :"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30

Explosion from lgnoranee.-A man
named Michael Foliage, in Philadelph-
ia, on Thursday, purchased about iorty
pounds oi damaged percussion caps fol
old copper, and on asking how he could
gel the powder out Of them, the seller
itslingly replied that be could burn il
out. Michael, in the simplicity Of hi
nature, took them home, heated a large
pot red hot, and threwth them all in. Ii
a few moments there was terrific ex
plosion, the epot was broken 10 pieces
and some fragments Of it striking Mi
chael, he was thrown violently TO tn
floor, and severely wounded in The fac
and hands. II is astonishing that h
was moi killed. A portion Of his cloth
ing was torn of, and one Of his stou
boots was split almost in two.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30

The Palmer Journal tells story Of
young clergyman, "in ncishbor-
ing town." who after having commen-
ced preaching on warm Sunday,
lost his sermon rather suddenly aud
unexpectedly. A gust ofwind swept
through the aislcs Of the church, took
the sermon from the desk, and whirl-
ed it out of the window. Two dea-
cons gave chase, and after a half hours
pursuit, returned with the last leaf
only of the wandering document, the
remainder having escaped them en-
tirely. The clergyman, not wishing
to "preach without notes." had scat
ed himself to await the return of his
sermon, and upon learning ,ha. it was
lost to him forever, rose, and gave
out the hymn commencing wilh,-
"The winds may sweep our hopes away,
And disappointment, be ou' doomi"
which tho choir sang with great effect.
after which tho services were closed
with the bcnediclion.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30

Heasy Damages against a Ferry
Company.-General Wade, OF North
Carolina, who was recently injured on
a icrry-boat whilst crossing from Brook
lyn 10 New York, has obtained ver-
dict of six thousand dollars in o suit be-
fore the United States Court, sitting at
New York. Beinga passenger in the
lerry-boat, he was struck in The head
by the bolt and ring atlhe forward part
Of the boat, which was thrown out by
The boat having ran against another fer
ry-boat and the bridge, and Tor The in
iuries thus received be instiluted suit a
gainst The Fulton Ferry Company.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30
Operation Of the New Steamboat Law.

The Cincinnati Commercial" pub
fishes the report Of the local inspectors
Of steamboats, at the ports of Piltsburg,
Wheeling, and Cincinnati, made in ac-
cordance with the new steamboat law,
passed by the last session Of Congress.
The reports set forth that much good
has attended the enforcement oi this
law thus far, andthat by its strict observ-
ance in future there will be an i'm
mense saving Of life and property from
the rashness and recklessness Of many
Of those who are in command Of steam-
boats in the western waters. Great
good has resulted from the system Of Ii
censing engineers and pilots, particular
| " in reforming their habits and restrain
ing them from the evils Of intemper-
ance. Very many who were strongly
addicted 10 dissipated life, have been
wholly reclaimed, while others have
been warned and benefited.
/
The St. Louis correspondent Of the
Savannah Georgian furnishes the item
below, illustrative Of the terrible fasci-
nation Of gambling. He says that a sim
gular mode of betting is resorted 10 on
Sundays on the Western waters, on
which day there is no card playing al
lowed. The gamblers sit around a Ia
Bile, each having before him a lump oi
sugar q stake is put up by the players,
and he upon whose lump fly lights
first wins the "pile." They also make
side bets among themselves upon this
important event. The excitement Of.
ten wakes high, as the fly hovers over
| and around The sweet morsels undeci-
ded upon which to feast.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30

Hemp MunrEaelmc.-Il is stated thai a
Joint stock company has just been orsanl;
zed at New otIsaus, for the purpose OF
manufacturing bale rope and dressing.
hemp. The capital subscribed is large,
and fully equalt to the contemplated de,
siga. The best improved machinery will
Se used. AS transportation is always easy
from St. Louis 10 New Orleans, II is sup.
posed that the supply Of hemp will be de-
rived from that market. and will create in.
creased demand for that product Of the
farmers. 4 'e
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30

BUT ONE GOD.-The following beau.
,iful incident (says the N. Y. 0bserver,)
is communicated 10 US by correspon-
dent:- . ...rgs 'ra
In one of the classes of the Sabbath
School connected with the church in H,
the teacher was one day talking with his
class abou, God. He asked, 'who made
the world!' A bright little boy answered
God.' He then asked, How many Coda
nre therc?' The same boy answered.
Only one.' He asked, 'Wherc is GofP
Everywhere, said the little boy. But
why is there only one GodF asked me
teacher. The lad hesitotcd Tor . moment
and looking up, as il almost a!raldlo say
what he thought. replied .'Thete lsn's
room for any more -..s
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30

RuM AT Observation-Disclosures looms
up for temperance. The vote Tor the
Maine Law in substance is overwhelm-
iLg. Honest voters say there, "we will
not be cursed by this root Of crime and
social i'll; we will dig it up," and they
have done it. Glorious triumph +
Grea, victory! All bloodless as il is,
it is more glorious and greater, than any
achievement ever won on any battle
field. Hurra ior Michigan IN Y
Organ.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30
From The PruntytOpn Ga=ette.

II The following beautiful Lines were
written to Mrs. MALONE, Of this vicinity, on
the death of her little son, BRUCE. The lines
arc beautiful, and We think they should bc
Eiadc public.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30

Ave, weep thou on; for thou hast lost
What time can never more restore.
IT'S well that o'cr such precious dust
Tic heart its floods of grief should pour.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-09-09

SIR ions FRANkLI>.-.A CORRESPONDENT Inns
forwarded us the following extract from a
letter received from ireland. He has every
confidence in the source Of his information
but we may remark that if the writing has in
reality been spoken to, it is strange that no
publicity has been given to the affair by the
authorities at the admiralty
"N'd B"Hmuhei, Aug. Is, lS53.--You
will have heard, no doubt, that a poor woman
picked up II bottle close to this place, con
tanning II letter from Sir John Franklin, dated
May last, stating that he is prevented hy the
natives from leaving an island he is now ON ;
the officer of the Coast Guard forwarded it
to the Admiralty, and has just heard that the
writing is that of Sir John, So there is vet Il
chance OF his being saved. = L,rcrpooI Mail.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-09-09
European fairs.

The great question of European affairs is
still unsettled, and like to be for some time
yet. The news 10y the last arrival, is but "A
complication Of ifs, as usual. The Car will
adhere To the proposals. for an adjustment, of
the four powers, # Turkey will accept them
without change. The Sultan will accept
them u Russia will cyacuate the principali-
ties. Nicholas will cvacuatc the provinces If
he chooses, and if he does nat choose, he will
hold them, and fight for their possession If
the Porte dare contest their occupancy.
Queen Victoria in the speech at the close of
the session of Parliament, which was pro-
rogucd on the 10Th, says that she has - good
reason to hope that an honorable arrange
ment will be speedily accomplished with
which we shall have to be satisfied till the
ncxtarriyal, which will likely enough, put an
entirely new face on the matter,
Austria has published and sent to all the
foreign Ministers, a formal protest against
the course of the United States in the SMYRNA
affair. 1t takes the ground that Captain
lngraham has broken the Law of Nations.
emitting of course to recognize the fact that
her own outrage upon international law, in
the seizure Of kosta by Il band of hired ruff
fans under the orders of the Austrian Consul.
in "A neutral port, and that of a power which
allows any foreigner to claim protection from
whatever government he may choose, pre-
coded, and was the sole cause of CAPTAIN
lnSraham's action. His gallant interference
was to prcroHt an outrage, which he had a
right to prevent. We think the Austrian
protest will give the American government and
the American people very little d~isIuict
Austria may quote Nattcl-who WAS II very
sensible writer in the main but the world
improves gradually. The Americans quote
Marshall and Story and Webster occasionally.
of whom Austria has heard before now.
y decided rise in the grain market in
France has been followed by IL stir in
England. \ circular, Aug. %, respecting
the Liverpool grain market says
"Wc have renewed excitement, consequent upon
a large speculative demand from France. Large
quantities Of Philadelphia Flour has been taken at
do'. Prime W heat - II - cd other sorts in pro-
portion. English dealers and consumcrs decline to
follow the advance. Indian Corn and other articles
are without change. The weather continues extreme
ly favorable for harvesting "
Another report says Z" Market wildly excited by
a speculative feeling. Wheat advanced I'd, white is
quoted at IH lOd a $ I'd, and deliverable in Novcm-
BIER IS Cd red Is id IS. Flour advanced Is 3da l.
cd quotations of Baltimore, Ohio and Philadelphia.
Us "A 29s I'D deliverable in November, 2Ss. Corn
firm at I'd advance
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-09-09

latter the third ballot had gone on a while, it
was announced that Mr.. lIickok Withdrew his name,
and wished his friends to 90 for MIR. Noycs.I
We were ready beforehand to look upon Il
defeat of the Whig County ticket as not un-
likcly--quitc as probable as its success, but
we did not anticipate that in this town, the
Wings would 50 rrcklrS,Iy throw away their
superiority. However, it is a good while
since the Democrats had IA representative
from Burlington, and it may do good all
around to give them II turn once more.
We hope our friend Palmer will do himself
credit, as a member of the House. If he
does not do better than a large portion Of
those who are chosen on the same side, we
Sail he disnrpOintcl.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-09-09
Funeral Of Ex-GOv. Paine.

We were unable to attend the funeral ser
vices at Northficld ON the LIST inst, but are
informed hat Il very large concourSc was
there to join in the last offices Of respect to
the deceased. An interesting discourse, con-
tanning an outline of the life and character of
Coy. Paine, was given by Rev, DR.. G%annctt,
of Boston, who was his College clasSmate.-
Prayer was made Ivy Rev. DR., Wheeler, Of
Burlington.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-09-09
uccklp fire. Dress.
BURLINGTON, FRIDAY, SEPT. .. 1888


Those indebted to d. W. G. Clarke for
papers, advertising or job work done at the
free Press Office, are informed that they must
settle up their accounts without further de-
lay. s.. II. PARKIlURST.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-09-09
L. LECCIO X ETURNS
Legislature.
~CHITTENDEN COUNTY

CHlTTENDEN COUNTY.
Bolton, Cotton, /.
Burlington, +. c. Palmer, |. &.
Colchester, A. j. Merrill, l.
Charlotte, Cook, fs.
Essex, IL. Stanton, |.
Huntington, j. 5. Rood, W
Ilincsburgh,
Jericho, John Smith, |.
Milton. ii. Adams. W.
Richmond, Rolla Gleason, "
%Shclburnc, Geo. S%axton, ".
st. George, 5. Wright, w.
Cndcrhill, W. II. Martin, /.
Westford, j. Nichols, l..
Williston, II. d. Smith, l..
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-09-09

hand. The Judg, ruled that the case was
not strictly within his jurisdiction, but init
mated that # the agent did not keep better
liquor hereafter, he would entertain u COM
plant to suppress his shop as II nuisance!
NAV SrrERI>rLNDE>r.-Gro V. HOWE,
OF Champaign, entered upon the duties Of the
Office Of Superintendent of the Oglcnsburgh
Railroad, on the list inst.
-BENEyoLENCE.-Thc entire amount Of
pccuniary aid thus far sent to New Orleans,
from various sections Of the country, is about
one hundred and sixty thousand dollars, and
the good work is every where going on una
batcd. More than half the contributions
have come from the North.
-FRosr N .irGrsr.-The Detroit mpcrs
mention II severe frost, with which their
city and vicinity was visited ON Sunday the
Both. They say that Ice formed in a pail o T
water placed outside Of the house after day
light that morning, and the streets in the
city looked Of if there had been Il fall Of snow.
In OsdcnSburgh they had Il frost also, at tho
same time.
--SElGNroRrAL Tenure rs C,NAp,-La-t
thursday, IL convention of drleratrs from tho
several counties met i'll Montreal, to take
measures for the abolition of the Scirnioriul
Tenure in Canada. 1t was largely ATTENDED,
and Il committee of 10 members appointed
to draft a bill.
fins WHOLE WORLDS TEMPERANCE
Conventions was in session in Metropolitan
II II
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-09-09

ODp ANALoGY.-Dr. ) II, Cox, speak
ing of parsons who profess to do II great deal
for religion, without really possessing any,
says they assemble Noah's carpenters, who
built IA ship in which other people were
saved, although they were drowned them
.clyCa.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-09-09

Illh Town OF Mr.. WEDSrER.-\ marble
block has been placed in front of Mr.. Web
sters Tomb, at Mar>hicld-similar to those
which he erected in memory of hi. wife. son
and daughter>-which bears the following
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-09-09

lie hENSON WHY BRUDDER DICktON7
LEFT THE CnUEcn.-Mr. Dickson, Il coIored
loves was SHAVING one OF his customers a
respectable citizen one morning, when Il con
vorsh,lon occurred between them respecting
MI DICKSON ipr'ncr conneXIon with Il colored
church IN that place.
- ~o'Ii"He you are connected with The
chdrch III i1in street, Mr.. Dickson sad tho
customer.
\ sab not at all,"
Nv hat, are YOU not Il member Of the Afrl-
gan chntrn
At as y''r' Snn.'
wv Nv dia you 'eaNe their commnnlon, Mr
DIcN,'n; u } may be pe%!'"ltted 10 as
W " ICI S'"' san, SAID Mr. Dickson
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-09-09
EOrpigm AMhirs.

The late debates in the English House of
Commons Oh the Turkish qucstiOn--if debates
they can be called when there is no motion
Tor any action-occupy considerable room in
the English papers, but Indicate no specific
result. y long and mystical statement was
made ny Lord j. Russell, partly IL narrative
OF the various furmulitics of intcrclanring
diplomatic notes between the representatives
oi the different European courts on the subject
Oh the unfortunate disagrccmcnts between
turkey and Russia, partly cxculratory Of the
conduct of the English Ministry for not
having brought matters to Il head in some
way and partly explanatory of whatever in
general might be thought to need cxplana-
ton, but explaining nothing in particular.
The substance of his conclusions was. that
when the negotiations were through with, he
had no doubt all things would come out about
Misunderstanding and that the houss
ought to be satisfied with the m%inistr, for
doing as they have done, hccausc NE house
had IN Tact never asked them to do amy other
way That was something If a poser.
som" rough talk was made in reply by NJ.
Iayard and others but all anne to nothing,
like some OF our congressional p%alavcrs. We
have no room to-day for an cpitomc even of
what was said by the non-contcnts with the
course Of the ministry. 1t is said that the
report of Lord J. RuSscll's speech caused II
dcprcssionin the Paris funds. Though peace
and saictya talked of by ministers, it is plain
that peace and safety are not felt to be sure
! by the business community.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-09-09
NlNDHAM COUNTY

RUTLAND COUNTY.
Brandon, f. j. Bliss, l..
Rutland, j. B. Page, W.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-18
M ORTIMORE's BITTER CORDIAL

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tiveness or Irregularities the Bowels Plerrisvr
Pains or Misery in the Side Region Of The He.ys
Flatulency Depression Of Spirits Pslu;tatan AZ ths
Heart Difficult Breathing, Sinking Sensations Pros
tration of the Nervous System, Cold, Chilly Sensa-
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Profase Expectoration Night Sweats, Diseasese The
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u Price dollar pc ,bottle.
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-18
THE LATEST NEWS.
-z- ----;,--I1 40 TUE ABANDONED CHILD.

rIsE OF THE ABANDONED CHILD.
3hH - Coates arrested Tuesday on the charge
,.,,i,c an infant child on the Central rail.
O. c..,,r,ay last was taken fer a short time
ToS' 1so.,,r;,k Hall depot, to Louisa c. H. yester.
i'''" - she was formally examined before justi-
,he peacc. During her examination, she eShib-
-, contrition and emotion. She stated that
- ,,r, months since--having previously been
- ., Mace near Locus; Dale, Madison CO.
-, 49,, ,bat she would coon become mother, she
- ,,s,ive place, and came to this city for the
-.eoofbeins delivered ofthe child. Her family
,.,rv respectable, and she felt that II she re-
- homo with her child, she would be ruined
f--.,er Accordingly, on the way up the Central
..i,-,ad. along which she passed as Mrs. Johnson,
-, 3ronped her infant very carefully from an ex.
..-s end of the car, net designing to kill it, but
..,s,inr that some one would pick il up alive and
..,o care Of IT, The handkerchief en- the neck OF
.f4bjli was marked with the mothers name; she
,-rd to tear il or and thought she had succeeded,
SINGLE thread chung to and led to the discovery
n, ,bst name Thus the unfortunate woman ad.
,;.e;r he guilt but her emotion and suiferngs were
;,,e,,se while making that admission and excited
universal sympathy :ov her condition and that o.
her child, throughout the Courthouse. she was
admitted 10 BAH in the sum Of $1,000 for her ap-
pesrance before the county court for further exam
nation next Wednesday. a purse, too, Of 500 for
her support was made up on the spot and the voice
Of Mercy spoke forgiveness for the past, while the
hand Of love sustained her in the bitter hour Of her
shame and repentance. She was conveyed back to
her child. who still continues in precarious con
di.ion, at Frederick Hall depot She is young and
c.nd lnnkinr
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-18
THE INDIAN BATTLE.
Defeat Of Tie Sour 1sdiaa.-Fise H4adred reported

LOUISVILLE, August 15.-A returned Califor-
MAN, who has reached Independence, gives the fol-
lowing account of the Indian battle before reported
as having occurred between the Sioux and Paw
nee Indians:
The Sioux were aided in the war by the Cheyen-
mes indiana, and the combined forces were about
5000 strong. The pawneea were assisted by the
lowas, Sacs, Pottawattomes numbering in all
about 5000. The opposing forces met about fifty
miles from Fort Kearney, and the battle lasted all
day resulting in the loss on both sides of from FIVE
to six hundred killed The Sioux party. though the
most numerous, was defeated.
A person who has come in from Fort Laramie
says the above account s exaggerated but says that
great demonstration il being made. and had not
the Pot;awattomies interfered the Pawnees would
have been defeated. He thinks that hundreds in.
stead of thousands would he nearer the mark as TO
the number engaged, and the number killed was
doubtless also much exaggerated.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-18

HEALrH OF THE CITIEs-Below we give a table
Of the deaths in various cities for the last week
showing the proportion of deaths to inhabitants
il will be seen that Philadelphia is the healthiast Of
Northern cities and Charleston is even healthier
than Philadelphia We cannot ascertain the mum
Der Of deaths in Richmond; bat believe il to be un-
commonly small. Wethink Richmond could make
as good exhibit Charleston; for it was never in
a more healthy condition:
The following is a summary Of the last weekly
reports of mortality in various Cities with the pro
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-18
From he Fisheries. aec.

Boston, Aug 16th.-Halitax edvices Of Saturday,
state that the u. s. Steamer Princeton, had been
visited by Earl Ellesmere, Gen. Gore the Lieuten-
ant Governor, and other officers, who were politely
entertained by Com Shubrick.
The English vessels were active but had made
no captures OF American vessels.
The new ship Edward Cardwell, Of 1000 tons,
had been lost OFF Miguelon. The brig Zeno, from
Glasgow. with pig iron for New York, went ashore
aud proved total loss on Cape Breton.
The weather at Halifax had cen intensely warm,
and many deaths had occurred from tie heat. The
crops looked unfaYnrahle