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The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1854-07-28
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By COMFY lEssup.

49, ~ e II
What field of romance there is in the
Westl Like its own beautiful prairies, it
spreads before the traveller, inviting him to
pluck the many colored flowers that bloom
around him. The story of the red man of
the forest and plain. his wrongs, his resent
ments, and his inevitably approaching fate,
are calculated to call up at once the tear of
pity and the blush of shame. Though from
tie nature Of things it seems ordained that
he should pass away, yet such is the hard
fate. His very nature wild, romantic, and
adverse to restraint, renders it impossible
that he should ever assimilate himself TO the
manners and laws of civilized life !; and as
mankind are still toiling up from the night
OF barbarism and snperstituion to the bread
moonlight Of enlightenment, the poor Indian
can but fade assay before the coming day.
The yssor OF King Phillip of Pokanoke,
the eloquesce of Red Jacket, the indomita-
bic resistance Of Tecumseh, the heartburn
ing wrongs of Osceola, the manly grief of
Logan, the calm, patience of the Fox Pat
riarch; and the virtues Of Pocahontas, have
been themes of story and song; but how
many thousand more whose hearts clung
so fondly to their hearth-stones and fathers
graves, have gone down into the shades Of
Oblivion. with no pen TO perpetrate the mem
ory Of ftheir struggles or their fate. It is up
on this class Of Aboriginal inhabitants that
the execfntion of cruel world have been
heaped; to these have the epethets, merci-
hess, sreyengeful, and sblood-thirsty, been APP
piled by their civilized foes scarce less tiger
like than they. When they have seen
their homes passing by fraud or violence into
the hands oftheir pale-faced neighbors, when
they saw the whites becoming a powerful
|. people, themselyes fading away before bis
apprcachSb becoiaing yearly weaker and
weaker destined TO total extinction, hope
somesimes yielded 70 desperation, and, in the
wild frenzy Of their excitable nature, they
Committed excesses which were deepened in
spirit and effect by the vengence and reseut-
iinent BY the whites
ospeak Of conquest between our pio-
neer fan hers and the sons Of the forest Is but
TO relate an old story. To point 10 the rude
mounds now leselleG By the. wheels %
lime Where sosne victim Of strife was hasti
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A few weeks ago man and his wife. being
tenderly admonished by u Christian friend,
were persuaded to visit the long neglected house
of prayer. The Spirit of Christ opened their
eyes, and they were led to see their need of
mercy, and sought and found God ready to
forgive. With thankfulness and love, in con-
junction with the friend before alluded to, these
converts sought to bring other careless ones to
the sanctuary and the Lord has been pleased
graciously to own and bless these efforts, and
two other couples have united themselves with
the people of God.
That was blessed Sabbath, when this Chris
tian friend with these six souls, sat at the ta-
bic Of the Lord, to commemorate his dying love.
Oh who can tell the far-reaching results of this
simple Christian effort! Who cannot say to
his brother, "Come thou with US, and we will
do thee good for the Lord hath spoken good
concerning Israeli"
These converts are heads of families all of
them have little children to train up in the
huIVuIe " duluOnitlou oI Jle LOru lnere
are now three more family altars in the world
the world is brighter, richer and purer for
these and when we can estimate the useful
ness of Doddridge, we may learn how to
value pious parental OK ample and instruction
Dear reader fellow Christian follower of
Jesus! where is thy brother' Are you earn
estly, and prayeriully, and wisely seeking to win
his soul p! or are you sleeping over his immortal
interests IN. Y. Observer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-21
GLEANINGs FROM FOREIGN PUBLI-
CATIONS.

The following is the definition Of woman by
distinguished philosopher I" A creature in
capable Of the exercise of reason, and that pokes
the fire from the top"
The sum of f260 was given recently at sale
in London for pattern piece of gold of Charles
1. The highly interesting coin was intended, it
is thought, for a G5 piece. 1t was never pub
lished
A distinguished physician of Paris, DR.. Rob
ert de Lambelle, announces that shock OF elcc-
tricity, given to patient dying from the effects
of chloroform, Immediately counteracts its in
fuence, and restores the sufferer to life.
Mr.. Mayall, the cnterprisins photographic
has succeeded in producing portraits the size OF
life The apparatus to effect this object (ssys
the Atheneun) is, of course, little less than gl-
gantic. The largest double achromatic lens in
the world is brought into use; and by a COM
bination of successful arrangements and mani
pulation, result is produced that fully startles
US.
Mrs. SourHEY.-Caroline Southey, widow OF
Robert Southey, the poct-laureate, died on the
Doth ult., at Buckland, near Lymington. She
was the daughter of the Rev. DIR. Bowles, ca
non of Salisbury Cathedral, and was highly
graced with intellectual accomplishments. She
was married to DR.. Southey in 1889, about
year-and-a half after the death Of his first WIFE,
Edith Fricker, to whom he was united on the
day he left England for a six months sojourn at
Lisbon. The Rev. G. c. Southey, vicar OF Ard,
leigh, in his Z" Life and Letters of his father
says "When the day was fixed for the travel
ers (Southey and HilD to depart, my father fix
ed that also for his wedding day, and on th'
l4th Of November, 1876, was united at Red
cliffe Church, Bristol, to Edith Fricker. lmme
diately after the ceremony they parted. Ny
mother wore her wedding ring hung round hcl
neck, and preserved her maiden name uutil thu
report Of the marriage was spread Abroad.
The CIRcAssIAN SLAVE TRADE.--In a forme
letter | mentioned to you some details about th
Circassiap slave trade, Whether it be to pleas
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MONTPELIER, VERMONT, THURSDAY,

project with terrible power, tear and carry
away everything they fall upon. From these
poor Cantin received several terrific blows before
he succumbed, the marks of which made the
blood run cold in those who looked upon the
corpse. His hands were torn by the claws and
partly devoured by the animals teeth. The
hair of his head and scalp hungin pieces about
his face, and his right thigh was literally man
gled into mince meat. He must have been still
contending with the bear, when the brute, with
fearful instinct, directing his blows against the
mans head, fixed his mnrderous claws in his
face; for bya blow of his right paw he stripped
off the hunters left cheek One of the claws
had penetrated Immediately beneath the left eye,
and tore away the cartilage Of the moss, without
however injuring the eye itself,
This terrific blew doubtlessly threw Cantin to
the ground, when the bear left him, and re-
treated, to die few rods from the scene of the
conflict. This wound was not mortal, and Cam
tin survived it several hours. The blood which
deluged his knee showed that he had sat down
to let it flow. 1t may be, that at that very mo-
ment he heard, without being able to reply to
them, the cries Of the party who rallied in quest
of him that night. Exhausteda at length by the
hemorrhage, he seemed to have laid himself
down on his right side, perhaps to make his face
and limbs less painful. But possessing his con-
seriousness still, he consecrated the last moments
to God in prayer. He was found with clasped
hands, and holding his blue bonnet Honest
and strictly pious, the last thoughts of that un-
fortunate man were worthy his whole life. lie
leaves disconsoate widow and four children
to lament his untmely and awful end.-Keese-
vile Republican,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-21
STRANGE CREDULlFY--A 1000 sWINDLE.

STRANGE ChEDULiff--a 3OOu sWINDLE.
About two weeks ago a gentleman farmer,
living in Madison county, was riding towards
his home, not far distant, he observed a man
and woman by the roadside, engaged in repair
ing tinwaro. A few days afterwards, woman
called at his house and after some conversation,
asked him if he did not recolleet her. He re-
piled that he did not She told him that she
had seen him on the road few days before, and
that his appearance had made such an impress
sion upon her mind that she was compelled to
call and sec him. She told him that she WAS
an astrologer, and that she way well acquainted
with its mysteries. She saw at once that he
was an extraord mary person, and knew that he
had been born under particular planet, and
that great things might be expected of him.
She then took from her apron book which
seemed to contain q number OF diagrams, fig
urcs, &C., and read from it, in an unknown
tongue, few g hocps pocus " sentences, after
which, closing it and putting it back into it's
hiding place, she went into the kitchen, bought
a few pounds of butter of the wife of the gen.
tleman, for which she paid literally, and went
on her way.
A day or two afterwards, the woman called
again, reiterating what she had said on her first
visit, the farmer paying but little attention to
what she said, looking upon the whole affair as
-
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in the wrist, and captured, by party who went
in pursuit. He was put in prison, moftifca ton
and he died from the effects fortnight
after. Connolly and the other companions were
shot at the same time, mortally wounded, and
died in a few hours. The spot were they were
captured in the mountains is still marked out as
one of interest The report that large sums of
money had been buried near the cave has caused
persons to displace rocks in the vicinity and dig
for the treasure, but without success
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-21
HAVE YOU FOUND YOUR DporHER.

g He first fndeth his own brother Simon, and
said unto him, We have found the Messias ;
which is, being interpreted, the Christ. And
he brought him to Jesus"
"Phillip fndeth Nathaniel, and said unto him,
We have found him of whom Moses, in the
law and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Naza-
rcth.'
So it ever has been so it is now, The Door
blind sinner is led to Jesus: the eyes of his
understanding are enlightened with the light Of
life; and straightway, with gratitude and Joy
he cries:
"Oh that all the blind but knew him,
Ani woull be advised by mel
Saf.y Ch y S,ull htstsa to him,
He would cause them all to see"
The sinner, discovering the plague of hi
heart, is induced to try the balm in Gilead, anC
the physicians there and as spiritual healtl
begins to rejoice his soul, he excaims to his dy
ing brother:
"There is great physician near, = 81
Laok up, oh aintng soul, and live;
See, in his heavenly smiles appear
Such ease as nature cannot give :"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-21
VOLUME XI. NO. 80.

beds in the house, even if we should not use
them, and that he might venture to give US a
dinner. 70 this we gladly assented, and having
engaged beds as a matter of form, we were per-
mtted to get our dinner SO that by this eva
sion of the law, and by this expedient only,
could we in this good city of Glasgow procure
a meal on the Sabbath"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-21

tut IHt uTtCH NUuHVdIH TIeeIIINII
MY OLD HOME,
For the Groom Maintain Freema

For the Green Mountain Freeman.
MY OLD HOME.
Perchance passed the other day,
Where in youth did roam,
And menry kind reminded me
OF my old mountain home
The scenes arou.ui the sacred spot
Seemed once more fresh and new,
Which called to mind those sweeter days,
That oac, 50 swiftly few.
The cJttage that my father built
Stood there the same as then,
And SHADES the same familiar spot,
Just by little glen;
The winding river by the way
Had familiar look,
Upon whose banks I've often sat-
And held my baited hook.
The same cold spring. with wooden curb,
Was by the slipping bank,
Where oft I've quenched my burning thirst,
Aud where the traveller drank
The swallows' bank, just by the way,
Looked quite familiar too,
Around whose sides, high in the air,
Its chirping inmates few.
heard the frogs again put forth
The same peculiar peep,
That oft they've sung to me in Spring,
And lu!Ied my cares to sleep;
The old white stone, above the vale,
Was there, whose sides did yearn
To speak to its familiar friend,
And welcome my return.
But here where are those dear ones now
That happy " household band !"
That used to greet me there? ? They're gone,
Some to dis tant land
Times onward course has left no sign
Its wasting mark to know,
Upon the rocks, or OH the hills,
Or in the rivers flow.
But it has left the sure mark
OF separations hand,
Upon the throng that loved me there
That happy "househol band,"
And like the rivers ceaseess flow,
That traced the rivers mark
More widely scattered DER the world,
Than its own waters dark. JED GROVE.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-21

A REMARKABLE CHOLERA INcIDENr.-The AZ
bany ErpresS gives an account of a very remark
able case which occurred in that city in l849,
and which is vouched for by the attending ply
sician. The subject of the incident was an &C.
centric old man, well known in that city
Daily could he be met in the streets, with his
huge, old-fashioned " bulls eye " watch sus-
pended from his neck with massive cord, and
on the latter swinging brass key, Of size pro-
portionate to its service on the ''bulls eye."
Every block or two would the watch be pulled
out, eyed with an unmistakablc expression of
pride, affection and approval, wound up, and
again deposited in its quarters The operation
was invariable-so much so, that the I" old gen
tleman and his watch - had mutually become
town features. One day, uring the cholera, in
the year above named, the old gentleman was
taken down with it, and Notwithstanding prompt
and continued assistance, failed rapidly, and as
it was thought, died.
His old and faithful watch-his attendant in
sickness as in health-lay, during the illness,
upon table, within reach of the bed its loud
tickings seemingly mournful and subdued, as
though conscious that each one brought it near
er to the final separation. While the physician
and friends of its master were standing near his
bed consulting as to the time and manner Of his
burial the corpse, long since cold as ice, and
motionless as the grave, without premonition
suddenly Strengthened up, the eyes opened, the
hand stretched forth and seized the long loved
watch-with careful fondness it was wound up,
replaced on the table, and the body fell back
and died The CONSERVATION of the by-stand-
ers was intense at this sudden and ghastly per-
formance, and all save the physician aud attend
ant fled These two promptly attempted to re-
susticate him, but life had finally fed
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-21

ORIGIN OF SpEoTAcLEs. -Speetacles were first
known about the commencement of the four
teenth century it being stated in 1887, in an
inscription upon tomb, that nobleman OF
Florence, named Salvarius Armaters, was 'ne
inventor. The one, however, who first made 'ne
invention public. was Alexander Spina' resi-
dent of Pisa. He happened to see paif IN 'l' the
hands of person who either would not q r.
oould not. explain their principle to him, but
he succeeded in making pair for himself, and
Immediately made their construction public, for
the good Of others
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-21

Imprint the beauties of authors upon your
imaginations and their morals upon your heart
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-21
Tbc Ganilp Circle.

True eloqnence consists in saying all that is
: necessary, and nothing more.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-21

Hope, deccitful as she is, serves at least to
conduct us through life by an agreeable path
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-21

People become i'll by drinking hoalths: he
who drinks the health of everybody, drinks
away his own.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-09-21

Calumny, though raised upon nothing, is too
swift to be overtaken, and too volatile to be
impeded.
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THE BLESSINGS OF OLD AGE.-The venerable
Josiah Quincy, Sen, ex-Prcsident of Harvard
University, having been toasted at the Alumni
dinner, made an excellent speech, from which
the following is an extract
" On every occasion, whether public Or pri-
vatc, an old man was sure to be reminded of his
years. Why was this Old age did not sim
ply consist in length Of days, for, as the Prcsi-
dent had quoted
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GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN
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If it arose from sympathy, there was no ground
for it. The sympathy WAS absolutely thrown
away. So far as his experience reached, old
ago was the happiost period of life. And why
not Had We not then got rid of the nonsense
of love (laughter), the folly of ambition, the
grumbling of envy, the delusions of hope! He
repeated that old age was the happiest portion
of life, provided that in youth and manhood the
individual is obedicnt to the laws of nature
regulating health and strength, and leads a life
of responsibility and usefulness. In order to be
happy and longiyed, it was important that there
should be harmony between the beginning,
the middle, and the end Of life, and especially
between the beginning and the end The young
man should cultivate and foster the qualities
which he secs to be respectable and esteemed in
the old, and the old man, on the other hand,
should retain and seek to perpetuato the feelings
and vivacity of youth"
The ex-President closed with this sentiment 4:
g The hoary hairs with which wisdom crowns
the young, and the unspotted life which is the
crown Of man at every period of his existence -
(much chcering).
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IN Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
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Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices He will attend to pre-
empton and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
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claims for properly lost in or taken for the service
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} w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

Il under The United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fuiy call the attention of citizens and strangers
visiting Washington, 10 his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassirneres and vest
ings, OF the newest and most elegant STYLES OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase OF goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages q. will
enable him 10 offer them 10 the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction to the pur.
chasers, and in view OF increasing his business
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
Where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit Of othes
can be made upin the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
\. superior Ready m, ade Clothing.
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various styles, frock and dress coats and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made TO order
N. B. Sole agent for Soott's report OF Fashions
for the District.
Oct. l3-6m. In)