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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02
A BLACK PHILOSOPHER.

The following, says the editor of the LON
don Leader, Is report OF an actual CONVEX
sation held with negro, and the correspond.
cnt to whom we are indebted for it, guaran-
tees it as faithful report
My name! Coster. Age? Ffty-four.
When | am twelve, sold by uncle, long wild
my brother, to white man, and put in ships
hold. Know what white man going to do
wild me? Expected he was going to eat me.
Dey gave us no food first three days of de
voyage; we wondoriif white man going to
eat U.S. he no keep us fat. Fourth day offered
corn to eat; no eat it-One Of us saving
eve no fatten to make nice meal for white
man." Juck juck! No think what come
OF us if dey eat us. link we be no more
We say, "courseit dey cut us, we be in white
mans belly" Juck juck!
Where we think We 60 to when we die {?
10 de ground, and den all over! Am a Chris.
tan now, and know oder dan dat. Well, it
was comfable to tink it was all over Uncle
no no, sell me if he tink him roast. Juck luck!
what him sell me for? Every one sell him
ne can. link | would have sell nv uncle
on damn Juck! juck Me cuss Well.
DADS bad I'm always forgetting his Max.
Had we God on the Gold Coast? Well
not a GOD 'zacty, We 'spects something
stronger dan ourselves, but don't know for
certain. Neber thought much about him -
When him weathers long, dry an hot, make
a kind of prayers for him rain. Answer us 4
No; neber answer us dat we know; but we
s'pects OATS de way with him. Been -
Christian twenty years and prayed tousand
tinles-neber heered me once. Juck! Par.
son says he hears me his own way. Like him
hear me my way sometimes.
How long slave! Nine years in Jamai.
ca. Dey make turnkey OBJ me, and wear
fine livery. An last, nlassa came to B.
in England. Calculates I'll bolt. Came
to N; saw-not saw, bun heerd-950
for Coster. So calculates fact became a
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02

SENSIBLE Hoos.-Some years ago made
visit to the bay of Fundy, and finding CO.
zy place there quite to my mind, spent
week or more in that vicinity. While there
I had occasion to notice the movements Of
certain hogs who came down to the beach at
low tide to feed upon the CLANS which abound
in the sand. Yon are aware that the tide
rises thirty Or forty feet in that part of the
country. The consequence is that it must
come and recede very rapidly; SO swift in
deed does it rise, that cattle unacquainted
with this state of things, not unfrequently
get overtaken by the water and drowned
The old hogs in those parts, however, get ac-
accustomed to the tide They find out not
only that it waits for no man. but that it
waits for no hog. One day while was on
the beach, I sas regiment Of hogs as busy
as they could be, roofing for clans and feast
ing on them. Watching them carefully, l
could not help noticing that several of their
number ever and anon placed one ear in the
attitude Of listening. They would remain
in that position moment or two, and then
20 on digging clans. Finally, one cunning
old fellow, after listening an instant, uttered
that wel-known note of alarm, and Oft he
and the whole regiment ran at the top OF
their sreed, out of reach of the tide. When
| placed my ear as near the ground as did the
hogs, | Immediately discovered what they
discovered, and what did not know before,
the roar of the incoming tide: and found
it necessary to retreat about as speedily as
they had DONE What do you think Of that,
reader?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02
YANKEE DECISION.

Some time between the years 1872 and
1914, when considerable animosity existed
between the people Of Canada and the States
and when, some Of the British subjects, who
were "dressed with little brief authority,
looked upon the Yankees as but little better
than brutes-the following is said to have
taken place at the Custom House, at ST.
Johns:
A Yankee of considerable dimensions en-.
tered the Office and informed the officer that
he wished to enter his load, and receive a
passport. The officer cast sarcastic look at
him, and said it was customary for people,
when they entered his office to receive pass
ports, to take off their hats, and requested
him to do the same instantly.
No, thank you,' said the Yankee. |
paid four dollars for that hat to keep my
head and ears warm.
You impairment puppy" said the officer
working himself into considerable of pas
sion, how dare you insult me Off with
your hat immediately
No, sir, can't do it, it keeps my head
proper warm
After several orders of similar kind, &C.
companied with threats and curses, which met
with no better success, he stepped up to him
and gave his hat blow that sent it to the
adjacent corner of the room. The Yankee
paid no attention to this, but waited patient
y until he had received his passport, folded
ana deposited it safely in his wallet, and was
ready to pursue his journey, when, turning to
the officer, he requested him to pick up his
hat and put it on.
Inc officer who was wroth, ordered him to
leave the Office Or he might get into trouble.
Tor he did not make words with man of his
description A'
: | say, Mister says the Yankee, syou
must pick up my hat, and that at ;ust one
minutes time, or feel the weight of these
manls, shaking his fist rather nearer his
lordship's face than was agreeable.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02
$3.50
i PEI IL Y'S "
HUNGARIAN h
\ B A l. vi Il
For Restoring, Preserving and BeautVwng
THE HAIR.

THlS elegant preparation is clectual Remedy for
| Badness, or falling off "f the Hair II prevents and
completely cradidcatts scuf and dandrn; strengthens
The roots If the Hair causes 1t Ia grow lxurantly gives
rich, dark soft nhd glossy appearance, and prevents il
turning grey. The Hungarian Balm Ia purely Vegetable
compound, scientifically aud chemically combined, and is
warranted to contain Of hose del erluus Ingredients
which prove injurious to The hair ii acts directly upon
the skin cleansing and Purifying II from all unhealthy Sc
cretions thereby rmoving and nevenii the acrumlla
tinn of scu dandtn ana other impurities, which so IRE
quently cause prenaured cny and loss Of the hair
The Hungarian Balm especially adapted TO ladies' use
aud thUse who have tried the various oeaginous mixtures
with benefit, will discover the effects produced
by tins pure and delicate preparton Instead OF mating
and tapgng the hair (Which more nr less pulled out in
The process of cOmbng il leaves it free and clean pro
notes natural nnisture and impahs beautiful, dark
and glossy appearance Try once ind you viii be con
vncad of it, superiority all the compounds for The
hair Much might be said in favor Of this invaluable
Compound hut it is de enrd unnecessary us the proprie
tor feels confident that will convince the must
incruous of its and IN Unfold virtues. Therefore,
yon have ost your hair and wish Ia restore u,
yuu are losing your hair and wish t. preserve II,
YOU troubled with dandru and wish to remove IL,
lfyuu have any humor Of t scap, ami wish to cure IT,
ynu are troubled with nervous headache ami wish 10
cure it,
lfyou have hair eaters NJ the of the hair and wis
to destroy them,
II you have harsh dry and why hair and wish it o be.
come soft pabe aud hcap,fsi - silk mud if you wish
preserve RICH graceful luxani tresses To
period Of life, HN-t 1888
Use Perry's Hungarian Balm.
. Price 25 cants--In large bottles. .t .....
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02
Poetry.
MAMMOTH HOGS.

Mr. Ruel Durkee Of Croydon, IN this State slaughtered
short time since, hogs one weighing six hundred am
sixty four and the other six hundred and nineteen pounds
We have mention made Of hogs killed this seaso
that will up to his there is should like to hear ii
regard to them.l
"'Tis grease, but living grease no more"
Prodigious hogs--most monstrous swine
Whose fate tits to pickle in the brine,
Tis said by thou art accursed Of Satan,
But certain Ills that you have "lost your bacon;"
Thy mission twas to walow in the mire,
Thy destiny, 'ts to simmer DER the fire;
You little thought, when gruntng in your house,
Your ears, and feet were to be used for souse,
Not that when snoring in your narrow pen, ....
II was meet you should bemcat for men,
Or that the fat you'd tried to get SO hard,
Would be so soon converted into lard
Nor thought thy head so would lose its place
And grace q dinner with Its solemn facet
In mud and dirt, you lived life contentel,
And died at last, admired but not lamented
But although dead, thy greatness still is thine,
And on great subjects still thy light will shine.
--State Cap. Reporter.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02
1A AYERS
I 80 = =, PILLS.
FOR ALL THE PURPOSES OF A
FA MILY PLY SIC.

THERE has long existed public demand for an
effective purgative pill which could be relied on as
and perfectly safe in its operation. This has
been prepared to meet that demand, and an extern
sive trial of its virtues has conclusvely shown with
what success it accompanies the purpose designed.
1t is easy to make physical pill, but not easy to
make the best of all pills one which should have
none of the objections, but all the advantages of
every other This has been attempted here, and
with what success we would respectfully submit to
the public decision. 1t has been unfortunate for
the patient hitherto that almost every purgative
medicine is acrimonious and irritating to the bow
els. This is not. Many of them produce so much
gripping pain and revulson in the system as to more
than sunterbalancc the good to be derived from
them. These pills produce no irritation or pain,
unless it arise from previously existing obstruc-
ton or arrangement in the bowels. Being purely
vegetable no harm can arise from their use in any
quantity; but it is better that any medicine should
be taken judiciously. Minute directions for their
use in the several diseases to which they are APP
plicable are given on the box. Among the COM
plants which have been speedily cured by them we
may mention Liver Complaint, in its various forms
of Jaundco, Indigestion, Languor and Loss of APP
petite, Lstlessness, Irrtatllity, Bilious Headache,
Bilious Fever, Fever ard Ague, Pain in the Side
and Loins for in truth, all these are but the con-
sequence Of diseased action in the liver. AS an
apercnt they afford prompt and sure relief in Co.'S
tveness, Piles, Collie, Dyscntery, Humors, Scrof-
ula and Scurvy, Colds with soreness of the body,
Ulcers and impurity of the blood in short, any
and every case where purgative is required.
They have also produced some singularly sue
cessful cures in rheumatism Govt, Dropsy, Gravel,
Erysipelas, Palpitation of the Heart, Pains in the
Back, Stomach, and Side. They should be freely
taken in the spring of the year, to purify the blood
and prepare the system for the change of seasons.
An occasional dose stimulates the stomach and
bowels into healthy action and restores the appe-
tite and visor. They purify the blood, and, by their
stimuant action on the crculatory system, reno
vate the strength of the body, and restore the
wasted Or diseased energies Of the whole organism.
Hence an occasional dose is advantageous, even
though no serious arrangement exists : but I'M
necessary dosing should never be carried too far,
as every purgative medicine reduces the strength,
when taken to excess The thousand cases in v hich
physic is required cannot be enumerated here, but
they suggest themselves to the reason of every
body; and it is confidently believed this pill will
answer better purpose than any thing which has
hitherto been available to mankind. When their
virtues arc once known, the public will no longer
doubt what remedy to employ when in need Of a
cathartic medicine.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02

A certain wealthy noblenan invited the
dramatist to visit him during the shooting
season, at his country scat. Sheridan went,
but being no sportsman found it rather dull
work. At length, finding himself one day left
alone, he concluded to take gun and FILINGS
and try his luck An attentive game-keeper
proGered his services as attendant, which were
pcremptoriIy defined, determined that his want
of skill should not be made the subject of re-
mark in the servants hall. The result of his
tramp might be guessed, and he found himself
returning homeward without even a feather
for trophy, convinced Of one or two things,
to wit: either that the gun was very poor
one or that he did not understand its use.
Crossing field, in the centre Of which was
pond, aud around which was gathered a
large flock of geese, ducks, hens, &C., he no.
ticcl the farmer leaning upon the fence, watch
ing their gambols; and was seized with an
irresistible desire to try his luck upon
the ieathercd objects of his attention
Accordingly he marched up to Hodge
who seemed quite Indifferent at his approach,
and thus accosted him - ...
My friend, what shall l give you for per-
mission to discharge both barrels into the
midst of that flock 2
'Wull' answered the north countryman
'ai, dun know art thou much iv err shot 2
Much of a shot Oh, Slightly em5arras-
SEQ, y middHng, only middling.'
'Wull, how fnr wilt thou stan OFF,
tHcio fqr7 Oh. saw about twenty Yards
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02

The CHIRoporAMUs.--The river hog, or
chiropotamus, is denizen of the Guinea
Coast of of Western Africa, where he spends
his time in the rivers and on the river banks
Of that sultry swampy region. The chiropo-
Janus is comparatively a stranger to civiliz-
ed life, only one individual of the race ever
having been carried to England,a and that was
exhibited in the Gardens of tho Geological
Society little upwards of six months. Its
size is about that of an ordinary pig, which
it resembles in its general characteristics, with
an exception of its color, which is bright
maroon, verging on the yellow.-Boston Jour
nal
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02
Dartetp.

A VOUoHER.-A man once went to pur-
chase horse of Quaker.
will he draw we'll 2 asked the buyer
Thee will be pleased to see him draw
The bargain was concluded, and the far
mer tried the horse, but he would not stir
step. He returned, and said
THAT horse will not draw an inch
Il did not tell thee that .-he would draw,
friend; only remarked that it would please
thee to see him draw; and so it would me,
but he never gratifed me in that respect
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02

MILK TREE-In narrative of travels on
the Amazon and Rio Negro, just published,
Mr. Wallace describes an extraordinary tree,
called the milk tree, which was one of the
first wonders he saw near Para. The fruit is
eatable, and full Of rich and very juicy
pulp; but 'strangest of all is the vegetable
milk which exudes in abundance when the
bark is cut It.has about the consistencc Of
thick cream, and, but for very slight pecu-
liar taste, could scarcely be distinguished
from the genuine product of the COW. Mr..
Leavens ordered man to tap some logs that
had lain nearly month in the yard. He
cut several notches in the bark with an axe,
and in minute the rich sap was running out
in great quantities. 1t was collected in a
basin, diluted with water, strained and brought
up at tea-time and at breakfast next morning.
the peculiar flavor of the milk seemed rather
to improve the quality of the tea, and gave
it as good color as rich cream; in coffee it
is equally good" The milk is also used for
glue, and it is said to be as durable as that
made use of by carpenters.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.


From the Commonwealth. --...
Pery's Hungarian BalnIf you wish blessings to fab
upon your head IN such way as to cause hrilat gnfes
To sprhut GU, nf it, buy und try Perys hungarian Balm
1t is the thing for the hair.
From the N. e. Directory.
The Hungarian Balm sold by Messrs. Burr q Ferry, nj
No Cornh is one Of the hest preparations for the HAN
in use, We have tried the article, and md II fully
answers the purpose for which Is intended ha' "i eea
ing, heautitying aud strengthening the mar.
From the Bostan Pathfinder.
Ferry Hungarian Balm is decidedly the best article ev
offered to the public for preserving and beauyng the
hair Having given trial do not hesitate To ehdorst
all that Is claimed for il.
From the Daily Evening Traveller.
MesUs. Burr& Perry, No. Cornhl, have lnrodncedtt
the Boston Market and elegant preparatlon Tar te
hair, called the Hungarian Balm" which has alrtad.
obtained high reputation among the thousands tha nave
tried the article.
From the Daily Bee.
Perry's Hungarian Balm good head Of hair IS pc,
session beyond value II Is ornamental ana useiu ~
this it s necessary generally TO aid nature IN Keep
ing the roofs Of the hair In vigorous condition. ana tt
skin free from danduf This Is most eiftcualiy accom-
plished by the use of Perrys Hungarian bai, sofa W
Burr Perry, No. Conhill Those who have thorough.
tested It's properties, pronounce It superior sfcie' Lei
the reader try and see
The Commonwealth SAYS, The Hungarian Bamis one
of the hest articles he Duni IN Boston Tor the hair
Beware If counterfeis and worthless lnNations Inc
genuine has the words, "PERRY'S HUNGARIAN BALM
FOR THE HAIR p blown In the glass. The label and en-
veop will bear the signature Of j. A. PERRY, Sole Pro
prietor
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by BURR
Cornhi and sold by Druggists lad Fancy Goods Dealers
throughout the Uuited States and Canadas
Sold in Montpelier, W., by SMITH PIERCE North
field, by r. II. Smith 40m6
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02

An freshman, who was near-sighted, and
about to fight duel, insisted that he should
stand six PAGES nearer to his antagonist, than
the latter did to him, and they were both to
fire at the same time. This beats oheridan's
telling fat man who was going to fight thin
one, that the latter's slim figure ought to be
chalked on the others portly person, and if
the bullet hit him outside of the line, it was
to 60 for nothing.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02
new England Truss Maunfactery
JAMES FREDERICK FOSTER,
-MANUFACTURER Of
Rachel and Spiral Trusses,
Washington Slreel ,

Boston, Mass.
Lii the various approved Trsses constantly for sale
II Ladies waited on by Mrs. Caroline D. Foster, who
has had twenty years experience in The business.
He viii Keep fnl supply of ready made Trusses for
supporters OF I'VE six different kinds and such as Huls
Chapn's spiral, Cutters, Ftchs ingalls,, &c
VI Ladies waited upon by Mrs. Caroline ID. Foster al
the above place.
The following certificate from DR.. John c. Warren Of
Boston, was given II years since but will last forever
- Bos,os, Jan'y Z, 1895
Having had occasion 10 observe ttat some persuus
afflicted with Hernia have suffered much from the want
OF skiiill workman in accommodating Trnsses the
pecnartes OF hei, cases, have taken pains 10 inform
myself OF the conpeteuy of Mr. ]. F. Foster SUNNY
the dehc.ncy occasioned by the death of Mr. Beaih
nmss some months Of observation of work. am wei.
satshed that Mr. Foster well acquainted h The manu-
aciure uf these instrument and Ingenious in accommoda
g 10 'he variety OF cases which occur feel called upon
10 recommend him to professional brethren and 10 The
public as person well fitted to supply their wants in
regard to those important articles
JOHN c. WARREN, NJ. D., Ros,os.
- TESTIMONIALS.
The undersigned take great pleasure in recommending 10
the favorable consideration of those who unappiy
amcted with Hcrna, Mr.. James Frederick Foster MS
sAi ana competent person in the manufacture and
ing Of 1rnsses. We have employed him, (some of us fo
over twenty years,) and therefore speak fom persona
knowledge OF his abilities. His early advantages hi
long expe fence In the business and the large number
individuals whom he hns relieved in variety of cases
render him, in opinion, equal if not superior 10 any
manufacturer Of the article. His father, Dca. Gideon
Foster, of Charestown master of the Poor House In
ha town for upwards of twenty four years. during which
pernu Mr. Foster avaed himself of the opp, rtunity and
made application Trussos TO great VARIETY of ,ases
MIN great success, some of which were of very com.
pllcaed and distressing character,
Ns Wen known 10 all who have occasion to wear
russes that Their great excellence the adapa
ZION TO me body at the same time relieving the patient
any ordinary mechanic may make Truss but none bu,
sku practitioner can apply in such manner as effect
"any, ana oi'ehtlmes radically cure the complaint.
out experience mas convinced that Mr.. Foster has
thoroughy attained this knowledge. The certificates Of
Dr D. Z. Warren and other eminent surgeons which he
Chaflestown, March I, 1877 wv ~~''ess'
Daya dodge, aged 70 samuelEtheridge, aged So
Newnan martin, "!s Arnold southwiek, "ds
Sam Payson, "7a JIrinh 'r,uts ga
Persons ordering these Frnsses by mail and q,vno Al
mchsos anu say right side or en can have them sent 10
any pn OF lhoconntry, by express and Just the price
,hey are willing to pNy-S2,oO to $500 single. $500 to
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02
Important to Young Wen;

OFFER for sale upwards of thirty different Receipts
L many Of which have been sold the past year fnr five
dollars piece and the whole comp ising many different
ways 10 make money In the sale Of ct these articles
alone, have known young menihe pas. year TO make
from FIVE twelve dollars per day and in the mnnufac-
ture and sale of any of The articles young of
energy and ability can fail to make money.
Address Il. BOWMAN, Boston, Mass, enclosing one
dollar aud the whole number Of Receipts will he forward
ed by mail No letter taken from the office unless prepaid
Inn
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02

H1vING BEEs-It is customary among the
peasantry of Europe, when their bees swarm
to make din with tin pans, bells, &C., in the
belief that they would thereby be prevented
from going off. This practice has been con-
demned by intelligent bee-keepers as useless.
But it seems there is a philosophy in the mat
ter, after all. The editor of the Agricuhu.
rist says:
ave once caught stray swarm Of bees
that were flying through the air. Hearing
their well-known noise at distance, we in
stantly summoned out the whole household
with tin pans, brass kettles, &C., and as they
passed, so loud noise was kept up, that the
swarm lost the notes of their queen, and be-
coming confused, they soon settled in clus-
ter upon on apple-tree, from whence we re-
moved them to a straw hive, which we chanc-
ed to have on hand"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02
Indian Robes,
EOOD NEWSt

IN1E shall oPe three bales Of those super Upper Mis-
w souri, Indian Tanned buffalo Robes, on Friday. the
23h ihst.--last chance. LYMAN& KING.
Dec, 90. 1853,