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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-05-18
THE TWO ANGELS.
BY II. N. LoNoFsLLoy

BYH N. LoNaFsLLow. A
Two Angels, one Of Life and one Of Death,
Passed DER the village the morning broke;
The dawn was on their faces, and beueatn,~
The sombre houses hearsed with plumes Of smoke.
Their attitude and aspect were the same,
Alike their features and their robes Of white;
But one was crowned with amaranth, as with fame,
And one with asphodels, like fakes Of light
saw them pause on their celestial way;
Then said l, with deep fear and doubt oppressed:
"Beat MT so loud my heart, lest thou batray
The place where thy beloved are at rest J"
And he who wore the crown Of asphodels,
Descending at my door began to knock,
And my soul sank within me, as in wells
The waters sink before an earthquakes shock.
recognized the nameess agony,
The terror and the tremor and the pain,
That oft before had filed and haunted me-
And now returned with three-fold strength again.
Phe door opened to my heavenly guest,
And listened, for thought heard Gods voice:
And knowing whatsoe'er he sent was best,
Dared neither to lament nor to rejoice
Then with a smile that filed the house with light,
"My errand is not Death, but Life" he saidi
And ere answered, passing out of sight,
On his celestial embassy he sped.
Twas at thy door, oh friend and not at mine,
The angel with the amaranthine wreath
Pausing descended and with voice divine,
Whispered word that had sound like Death.
Then fell upon the house sudden gloom,
A shadow on those features fair and thin;
And softly, from that hushed and darkened room,
Two angels issued where but one went in.
All is of God II He hut wave His hand
The mists collect, the rain falls thick and loud,
Till with smile of light and land,
Lo He looks back from the departing cloud.
Angels of Life and Death alike are His;
" Without His leave they pass threshold o'er
Who, then, would wish or dare, believing this,
Against his messengers to shut his door /!
.Putnam's Magazine.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-05-18
CANADA GRAND TRUNK RAILROAD.

The Tribune has an article on this grand
Canadian enterprise, which is now in progress,
destined to connect the far western portions
of Upper Canada with the Atlantic sea-ports of
the Province, and rival the thoroughfares of
our own country. Some fourteen hundred miles
of railroad are now included in this system,
rainifying through all the settled portions of
the Canadas. Commencing at its western ex-
tremty, Sarnia, on Lake Huron, it extends
thence to Toronto, l72 miles, and follows the
northern shore of the Lake and St. Lawrence
through Belleville and Kingston to Montreal,
distance of 345 miles. Fifty miles above Kings
ton, at Belleville, branch l40 miles long, from
Georgian bay, through Peterborough, intersects
the main line. The following is description
of the bridge to cross the river
At Montreal the road is to cross the St. Law
renee upon magnificent tubular iron bridge,
costing some 81 500, 900, mile and quarter
in length, or including the solid embankment at
the ends, two miles. This bridge will be un-
equalled among the great works of the world
1t will have in the centre an elevation of 100
feet above the channel, which is attained by an
easy grade on each side. Twenty-Five massive
piers, with spaces of l50 feet between them sup
port the structure, and the most skillful arrange
ments are made to protect it against the ice
which in the spring comes crushing and piling
down the river with awful power. It was at
first proposed to build the bridge of wood but
that plan has been abandoned for the more per-
manent one, Notwithstanding the vast addition
al expense
Having crossed the ri YER, the road follows the
line of the st. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad
now owned by the Grand Trunk Company, to
Richmond, where it diverges, one branch con-
tnuing on to Portland, while the other, turning
toward the river, touches it at New Liverp ool
opposite Quebec, and then follows its course to
Trois Pistoles, at the mouth of the st. Law
rence,a distance of l53 miles below Quebec. The
st. Lawrence and Atlantic Road from Montreal
to Portland, has been open throughout its length
for nearly year The road from Quebec to
Richmond is nearly ready for the iron The
section from Toronto to Sarnia is contracted to
be built Immediately, and one-half this distance,
from Toronto to Stratford, has been construct
ed during the past season.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-05-18
Che family Girlle.

Love one human being purely and warmly,
and you will love all The heart, in this
heaven, like the wandering sun, sees nothing,
from the dewdrop to the ocean, but q mirror
which it warns and fills.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-05-18

We are obstinate creatures, resisting friendly
cGmpulsion, and submitting to hostile tyranny
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-05-18
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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
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HISTORY
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
BY the Author OF the RepnbIic OF the
United States, 80.

THIS important work is now in press, the first
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autumn Of 1851
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MI u w Il 90 ~ >! bargains l0f CASh!
LIN EXTRA AORDLNARY ATTRACII-i -
Free Exhibition of the most splendid ass m ent
of fall patterns atthe Metropolitan Paper ging
and Upholstery Waruooms, No. S, Was ngton
Place, east side of 1h street, S doors south Of Z
street. would most respectfully inform the citi-
zens of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity
that have just received from the manufacturers a
splendid assortment of Paper Hangings, of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all
rieties and kinds-viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin
and Ungazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
TO SO so cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from l2a cents to 50 so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37a cents
to 81, and upwards, according TO quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen All work
warranted 10 give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibues are kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notice, by skiful workmen.
Particular attention is calledto my 25 cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivalled by any other
in this city. No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH I. X. PLANT.
Sep 24-3meod (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
NOTICE TO U. s. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
Ir HAS REEN LONG. THE PRACTICE

TT HAS BEEN LONG THE PRACTICE
i Of this Office TO pay the drafts drawn and nego
tiated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails, for the amounts, respectively, of their
quarterly pay. II was established 10 accommo-
date the contractors, and meet their necessities in
advance of the regular and slower process of pay
ing by the drafts warrants of the department,
and was intended only to apply to one draft per
route from each contractor for the 1ctolc amount,
(deductng fines, collections &c.. Of his quarterly
pay; but it has been, and is quite generally so
as TO be supposed 10 allow any
number of drafts, and for any amount, not exceed
ngin the aggregate the contract pay for the quar-
ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation (for
it was never anything nore) has thus been made
TO embarrass materially the business of this Office,
forced upon il the settlement Of the private ac-
counts of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with quasi sanction OF
this Office, species Of paper currency unauthor-
lied by the laws
II not unfrequently occurs, too, that this Office is
exposed 10 great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuineness OF the signatures to
the assignments or endorsements Of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made to pass before their presentation.
II IS therefore deemed proper TO give this public
notice to contractors, and all concerned, that from
and after the 1st day of January, 1854, but one
draft for the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payed, or filed for payment, in this Office. This
draft should state upon its face, that t is tie only
for the quarter and the route tboth 10 be speci-
fed) on which II is drawn: and tie signature there.
TO shsnd be attestsd By the postmaster at the place
tchsre may be krasc, and other 1citness; and
each assignmen: thereof should be attesfsa Jy t,oo
VIM r. PHILLIPS.
Andaor of the Treasury for Tie
Nov. l3. p. Department.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
GALE OF PATENT-RIGHTs FOR THE

~ use of Seely's Patent Lime and Cement
Kiln.-The practcability and utility Of the above
invention, for the speedy and economical manu-
iactnre OF The best and puresi lime and cement,
having been fully demonstrated by the working
OF the kiln, erected by the undersigned upon his
patent, in the city Of Washington, he now offers
10 the public generally opportunity 10 purchase
the patent-rights for the several States OF the
Union. Rights for counties will be sold separate
ly if desired The kiln is capable Of burning more
lime than any three kilns in the country combined
The average product OF the one built in Washing.
ton is one hundred and ninety barrels of lime per
day, with consumption Of only five cords Of wood
ms fuel. Cement kiln. built upon this principle,
will burn between Two hundred and fifty and two
hundred and ninety barrels Of cement per day.
For the manufacture Of lime il is capable of cal
ching either of the various kinds ofiimesione or
oyster shells,
Persons desiring 10 purchase rights may confer
with Mr.. Samuel L. Harris, Washington, ID. c..
address him 10 box $50 Of the post Office in said
city, he being fully authorized. by me, 10 act as my
agent in said matter. SAMUEL J. SEELY.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., february 22, 1854.
Feb 22-1m
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
OFFICE maryland

lu state Lotteries, BALTIMORE, JdnnGry 26,
ls54.--R. France & Co, managers OF the Mary.
land State Lotteries would respectfully warn the
public against the fraudulent schemes recently
gotten up and extensively circulated through the
country by George w. Maile & Co." and : b. b.
Mars & Co." These fictitious parties have repre-.
ssnted themselves as Managers and though
having their circulars dated in Jersey City, and
qucsiing their correspondents TO address them at
the New York post Office, have, in order 10 aid
their fraudulent designs, the circulars stamped in
they are connected with the authorized lotteries OF
this State The whole is fraud, against which
the public is cautioned
X. France a. Co. are the sole managers OF the
Maryland State lotteries, and any other lotteries
purporting to be decided by the Maryland draw
ings are frauds. Mar 7--2awjf
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
CARD. #
To the Ladies Of Washington, Gsorgetolon, Alez-
subcriber would respectful

E.--The Subcriber would respectfully
i inform his friends and the public that, hav
ing succeeded in filling several large houses
with pure Potomac and Rock Greek Ice, and
in making his contracts with responsible east
ern dealers for very superior article, he is
now prepared TO deliver the same punctually in
any part OF Washington or Georgetown at the
lowest market price, and guarantees 10 supply Gus
toners with any quantity required 'cittom chan sc
ofprice during he season.
Orders left at the following places or sent
through the post Office will meet with prompt at
tention fEaf-E
Patterson K Nairn, Pennsylvania avenue and
9th street,
e. ID. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and 7th streets.
V. Harbaugh, 7h and G streets.
Kidwell g. Lawrence, Pennsylvania avenue and
14th street. @
T. G. McIntre, Hh and streets.
w. II. Gilman, Pennsylvania avenue and Al
street.
William Lord 5ih and G streets. .M..
]. w. Nairn, New York avenue and 18th street
Edward Hall. market space, between 9th and
7h streets. ...
A. G. Ridgeley Pennsylvania avenue, between
10Th and 20ih streets.
DIR. j. b. Gardner, Capitol Hill.
n. M. p. King, l and 18th streets.
r. s. Walsh. Navy Yard.
c. p. Wannall, New York avenue and 9th street.
l.. r. Holmead. Maryland avenue and 7th street
w. w. Birth, Sd street, next 10 Trinity Church
J. w. Sothoron & Co.. Georgetown.
Families will be supplied BY rhe week or month";
or for the whole year, at ONE PRICE and a tuHSnp-
Ply guaranteed -
Notice of change OF residence, if given al the
Office instead OF 10 the driver, will always prevent
disappointment.
Should mistakes or neglect occur on the part Of
those delivering the ice, if notice is given al the
office, il will be Immediately attended 10.
Ice kept constantly on hand al Eliot's drug store
corner and 18th streets, which can be had in
large or small quantities, al the lowest market
rates. L. J. MIDDLETON,
Office, northeast corner of and 18th
streets, and Easbys wharf
NJ Persons wishing 10 be supplied viii please
send their names, residence, and quantity per
day. TO the Office any of the places above named.
March Ii.
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