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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-04-13
WHAT THEY KNEW 1900 YEARS AGO.


The letters of the Rev. Mr.. Thompson, writ
ten during his recent tour in Europe, Africa and
Asia, published in the N. Y. Independent. are
highly instructive and entertaining. We SUBJ
join an extract relating to the I" Lost Arts"
1.-THE author, on lst Of January, 1858, ap-
preached Pompeii, one of the cities ovcrwhelm-
ed by the ashes and cinders of Versuvius, on its
memorable eruption about half century sub
scqucnt to the commencement of the Christian
which was not long since brought to light after
a burial Of ages; it was the large and elegant
mansion of ArrinS DiomedeS, which bears nu-
merous inscriptions as legible now as the day
after they were made; together with many
traces of the great wealth of the occupant
Tombs and ornaments remain along the road
outside the city; within, are rows of shops and
houses on both sides the principal street, which
is laid open for half y mile.
"The portable articles found on the premises,
that served to identify each house, have all been
removed to the museum at Naples; also the
finer lrescoes and mosaic. Enough of these re-
main, however to show the luxurious and the
lacivious taste of the inhabitants. Here ID a
living commentary upon the concluding verses
of the first chapter of Paul's epistle to the Ro-
mans. The shocking memorials of human de-
prayity here found and now collected in the
secret chamber of the Musco Borbohico at Ma
Piles, are no longer to be seen upon any TERMS
the Pope when in exile at Naples having pro-
hibited their exhibition, as contrary to good
morals. But every memorial of Pompeii shows
it to have been city of lust--a second Sodom
The man of letters who should select such sub
iects for tho frescoes of his walls as are found
in the house of Sailust, would be secuted from
our modern society.
"Yet wonderful was the perfection of art as
here exhibited; amazing was the wealth of
city adorned with such temples, theatres, and
other public edifces as yet are found in their
old places and proportions, along these silent
streets; vast too, was the wealth of private cit
izens who dwelt in these houses, whose floors
are rich mosaics, whose walls are adorned with
elaborate frescoes, whose courts are surrounded
with marble pillars, and beautiful marble vases
and fountains. In the garden of one house re-
Gently exhumed, the statuary has been left
precisely as found, pretty little groups surround
ing the fountain, whose very pipes can be traced
from the reservoir above.
There is nothing new under sun; not even
our patent method of heating houses, and OF
warming water for baths. This was done at
Pompeii, by means of fues of tilling carried
around the rooms, within the walls, and having
apertures for the escape of heat from the fur
mace below. Walker, Chilson, &c., have invad-
ed the patent of some luckless dealer in furna-
ces at Pompeii, who was buried at last in ashes
and cinders. We don't know so much, after all
in America, in this 10th century. Take away
the knowledge of the Gospel, and we know
nothing in comparison with these ancient lords
Of the art and the elegancies Of life,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-04-13
HEAD lpy His AaE.--Flayius ,Jossphus was

AnEADpY His AaE.--Flayius Josephus was
bic general, and wise governor, 5sgr was pfy
eminenty man of noble sentiment. lie un-
derstood and practiced the true doctrine OF Re
LIG1oUs LIBERTY. The following incident illus
trates his magnanimity and regard for the
conscientious feeling of others--of those brought
within his control.
g. this time is was that two great men.
who were under the jurisdiction of the king,
(Agrippa,) came to me out Of region of Ira
chonities bringing their horses and their arms,
and carrying with them their money also; and
when the Jews would force them to be circum'
cisod, if they would stay among them, | would
not permit them to have any force put upon
them, but said to them, every one ought to
worship God according to his own inclnations,
and not to be constrained by force; and that
these men who had fed to us for protection,
ourht not to be treated as to repent of their
coming hither. And when had paeifcd the
multitude, provided for the men that were
come to us whatsoever it was they wanted, ac-
cording to their usual way of living, and that
on great plenty also"
This conduct is the more praiseworthy wheR
we call to mind the strong prejudices OF the
Jews with their set determination in regard to
the popularity of their religion Josephus,
himself Jew, not only conquered the preJudl-
ces of his own education, not only conceived
and cherished noble and just sentiments, but
eyinced great moral courage in a'owing and de-
fending his views of RELIGIOUS LlBERTY--not
demanding only for himself the right to woF-
ship God according to the dictates OF his own
conscience, but awarding this right to others,
and actually protecting strangers in the enjoy
ment of this right against the clamors of his
own people. At this time Josephus was virtual
governor of Galilee, and had large forces at his
command What a virtuous use of power
What a rebuke his conduct administers to many
in this boasted nineteenth century. both in
Church and in State !-Independem.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-04-13
PAY AS YOU GO.

The New York Times forcibly writes upon
the idea involved in the caption of our article.
An idea which should be priced as a veritable
Philosophers stone-a tailsman to lead on to
success and happiness:
"What, not avail myself Of this capital op-
portnnity for bargain, just because the money
is not in my pocket! There are a great many
snug fortunes made by buying on time. But
our mercantile friends who draw most largely
on their credit, will agree with us in advising q
young man to pay as he goes A six-pence
loaf Of bread without butter, and no debt on
it, has better relish than your best dinner that
is to be paid for tomorrow. The potatoes that
are paid for before eating them have no bitter
taste, while coppery flavor mingles with the
vanilla Of the creams that are bought on credit.
Cash lards handsomely the leanest beef. Cred
it makes the fattest slice shrink in the pan. II
you pay as you go, very likely you will fall
astern of your bold speculating neighbor, but
YOU will have your vessel in better trim for a
sauall. Men do not always get rich very rapid
ly who adopt the motto, but very seldom can
mako out to fail. 1t may be hard for them
to get rich, but it is harder for other people to
suffer very bitterly on account Of their poverty
The man who pays as he goes, and has nothing
but the suit he has on, and the meal he is eat
ing, that he can call his own, how much poorer
is he than his neighbor who keeps o carriage
and a servant, and lives in splendor, and owes
more than he can ever pay9 The latter, ons
will say, enjoys oil the money that his splendo'
represents. That is very much matter O.
taste. We should not. enjoy it. Widows anc
orphans will weep when 10 dies, not bscsus'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-04-13
VOLUME XII. NO. 16.


" The streets of Pompeii are rectangular, and
were better paved, and probably better regulat-
ed than the streets of New York, The houses
were much better built. The cement made two
thousand years ago is like rock to-day. There
are no Twenty-frst street contractors here.
How wonderful is the preservation of these
walls-in ashes to be sure, but in themselves
proof against decay. How perfect the pillars,
the mouldiqgs, the capitals How distinct and
how delicate the paintings on the walls and
ceilings How admirable the arrangement Of
the houses and the gardens How beautiful
but we must not linger at Pompeii. Its gloom
is the more oppressive for the sunshine that
shines upon its desolation."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-04-13

The NEWSPAPER IN ScHooLs..--The question.
" Shall the Bible be Public School Book i''
has been long discussed, not unfrequently pro.
voking very excited state of feeling But who
has ever objected to the Newspaper as q
school book 1t is the best of all school books.
as has been practically demonstrated. The
great purpose Of common school education is
to qualify the scholar for active business life,
when he shall arrive at maturity. And for this
purpose what school book can be found which
can interest a scholar like the " Newspar err
which is ever fresh with incident? And what
standard book can be found, that will 80 incite
the studen to make inquiries and to seek expla-
nation of his teacher These are important
considerations. Make a reading class in exer-
else, in any of our public schools, and you win
see one reading in ii monotonous tone, something
that interests no one in the class, not even him.
self. Try the same class on u good morning
newspaper especially if the teacher has not yet
read it himself, you will quickly note the differ
ence. There is too much theory among teachers
and too much subseryience to old style class
books, among the Directors Of our public schools.
The shortest way is the best, if it attain tho OBJ
ject fairly and fully, and the more we can in
terest our children the quicker and the more
ineligible will they seize and compass the in
struction presented. Certainly newspapers fur
nish three-foarths of the reading of business
men and mechanics, after leaving school. They
furnish a project history of the times, and
whatever is new in invention, whether in the
arts, science, or general speculation of philoso-
ply, they record; and frequently they disouss
the merits of such nov elites, faithfully repre-
rosenting both advocates and opponents In
troduce well conducted newspapers, free from
sectarian politics, and going toschoel will cease
to be an unwilling task While in the general
intelligence of the scholars, there will soon be
an improvement too marked to admit of doubt,
as to the direct influence of the change.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-04-13
Tbe Family Girllc.

The greatest pleasure of life iss love; the
greatest treasure, contentment the greatest
possession, health; the greatest ease. sleep; ;
and the best medicine, a true friend.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-04-13
10 {, etrD.


tG For the Green Mountain Freeman
"a 4 FORGOT.
W. By MINNIE MOORE. Vs.
To some 1t may seem sweet to die,
But tits mournfui thought -.... .
To me- that must silent lie,
And be forgot, forgot.
To think that those love the best,
Ana those that best love me-
r, think must when lain to rest,
by them forgotten be
To think the dearest ones of all,
That eer my love have sought,
r win weep to see me heath the pail,
H.I Yet soon I'll be forgot
To think dear friends will mourn, and yet
In few, fcetng years,
The rose they've planted they'll forget,
70 water with their tears.
To think the most congenial minds,
'+ e'er have met with here,
Will weep awhile, and then will And,
Some other just as dear I.
know in that sweet world OF light,
That Holy land Of bliss,
My happiness will be more bright,
Then eer it has in this
Yet, oh, 1t seems so sud to die,
And have the lonely spot,
g Where my poor, weary dust shall lie,
Be all forgot, forgot.
I know the pure in Heaven are blest,
More than in earthly lot;
81. % Yet, oh, it seems could not rest
II were quite forgot.
Maple Grove, 1854.
Full oft the loving heart Is found
Unable its own depths to sOund
Till it, like frailest earthly things,
Falls with the prop to which ii clings,
. And finds, alas but all too late,
The secret of its bitter fate:
voice, in that dark hour of woe,
Whispers the soul in breathing low,
Love not too well
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-07-07
Congress-.

Wednesday, July 5.
SENArE.-The bill to establish steam line
between San Francisco and Shanghai, in
China, was passed by a vote of % to Is The
bill granting land to aid in the construction of
a telegraph line to the Pacific, after brief dis
cussion, was postponed until Thursday. Mr..
Clayton's bill for the suppression Of the Slave
Trade, was passed. The consideration of the
Presidents Veto of the Insane bill YVES then
resumed. Mr.. Brodhead spoke in favor of the
Veto and against the Homestead bill, and when
he concluded, its further consideration was
postponed till o'clock Thursday when Mr.
Williams will speak on the subject after
which, it is understood, the vote will be TAX
en-. After the transaction Of some unimpor-
tant business, and a short Executive Session,
the Senate adjourned.
HoUsB.-rhe Speaker presented the resig-
nation of Mr.. Gilbert Dean, Representative
from the XIIth Congressional District, New
York. The House then resumed the consid-
Grafton Of Benefits Land bill. Mr.. Bennett
in a speech, supported its passage. Without
action, the House went into Committee on the
General Appropriation bill, and after debate
agreed to several amendments, and then ad-
journed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-07-07
CONSTITUTION


ARTlcLE /. Any person ruay become member Of this
Society. by signing his to this Constitution and
paying the OF the Society the Of dollar, and
shall continue be member 50 long as be shall pay such
sum annually.
ARTICLE q The officers Of the Society shall be Presi-
dent, Vice President, Directors Treasurer, and
Secretary, who shall be Master Of EuigraoRto be elect
ed, IN the hrst instance Immediately, and thereafter on
the second Monday in March, annually at meeting held
in Worcester The President Vice President and Treas
urer shall be- er oFcio, members of the Board of D
rectors
ARTICLE 5. The officers shall perform such duties as
shall apperain TO their respective situations aud such
Also as shall devolve upon them under the Bylaws of
the Society.
ARTICLE l. 1t shall be the duty Of thu Master Of Emil
grafton receive and keep the names all persons de-
string emigrate Kansas from Worcester County;
agree upon thu time and cnyenences for their departure
and to confer with the Emigrant Aid Company, as o
make the best arrangements for their conveyance to Kan
sas, and their location there.
ARTICLE s. The moneys of the Society shall be appro-
prated to promote such emigration into the above-naed
territory, shall be opposed to the introduction Of slavery
into the if slavery shall be introduced shall
be in favor Of repeating ali laws olerating the sme and
also for such Of promoting free emigration the
Directors may select. Provided that nothing shall be
done in virtue hereof in cnnayenton OF the Constitution,
nor in conflict with the existing laws of the land
ARTICLE O. Suitable bylaws shall be adopted at the
hrst meeting Of the Society," and the may be altered
or amended at any annual meeting,
ARTICLE I. It is the design this Society cooper
ate with the Emgran Ad Company In the colonization of
Kansas with freemen,
vacancies in their Bhard or in the list of officers, antece
ddent to the annual meeting Of the Stockholders.
BYLAWS.
ARTICLE l. majority Of the Board Of Directors shall
be quorum for the transaction of business and major
ity shall reside in the city of Worcester.
ARTICLE 2. 1t shall be the duty of the Treasurer TO
keep safely all moneys the Society," and pay the
over from time to time, the order of the President
in his absence, of the Vice President
ARTICLE 3. Neither President Vice President shall
give such order excep 10 pursuance of appropa
ton by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE 4, The Secretary of the Society shall also be
Secretary of the Board of Directors.
Article s. The compensation Of the Master Of Emf
grafton shall be determined by the Board Of Directors
The officers OF the League are as follows:
Presidential. II. Bolloch.
Tice PreStdeat-W William L. Merrfeld.
Direetors-Henry Chaplin, Chas Thurber,
Horace James, Wm. Il. Harris Edward E.
Hale, William A. Wheeler, Oliver c. Fell
ton.
1t was voted that the Treasurer, Secretary,
and Master of Emigration, shall be appointed
by the Board.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-07-07
General News summary.

The Jackson (Mich. Patriot, a Dem
ocratic, paper, says of Ferguson, of Michigan,
the newly appointed Justice of Nebraska -
ga more incompetent man could not have
been selected for this otflce He is no more
fit for it than certain hot place is for pow
der house."
The Jewelry manufacturing establish
ment of Messrs. Glover & Wellington, in
Medlord was entirely consumed by fire on
Tuesday morning. Loss $40, 900; insured for
$7000-$4000 in Boston, and So 900 in New
York.
Thomas J. Searls, Engineer on the
Rutland and Burlington Railroad, was so bad
ly crushed between car aud derrick post,
at Ludlow, VT, on The 26th ult., that he died
ON the LIST inst.
William Durkin, has been held in
$1,000 for trial. on charge of stabbing James
Rose, Jr., with knife with intent to kill
The atfray occurred i'll Fourth street, South
Boston, at about l-2 o'clock on Tuesday
morning,
Charles Mccarthy stabbed James
Brown in North street, on Monday night, in
hicting severe wound in the hip, and made
his escape.
A ridiculous apprehension is said to
exist in North Bridgewater, that the people
will be poisoned by their Roman Catholic do
nestle servants.
The venerable " Father Richie" so
long editor Of the Washington Union, and for
many years editor of the Richmond Enquirer,
died on Monday last, after a short illness.
The Boston papers state that rents are
coming down in that city.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-07-07

INTERESTING ExPER1MENT.-At six o'clock
this afternoon, an experiment will be made
upon Mr.. Merrifeld's lot, on Union street, for
the purpose of testing the question whether
a tar and gravel roof is susceptible Of rapid
combustion. A building has been erected for
the purpose, and rooted with the above named
materials in the ordinary manner, which will
be set on fire, in order that all may have an
opportunity to test matter of even more
practical Importance than the vexed question
Of the explosiveness of salt petre.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-07-07
ORCEsTER DAILY

| New HAMPSHIRE ALL-RIeHr. The Anti
Nebraska Resolutions were again debated by
| the N. IL. Legislature, on the afternoon Of
| the 9th. Motions made to substitute series
committing the Wings to the principles of
1852, were defeated.
The first resolution, reiterating the princi-
pie promulgated in 1850 by the House, declar-
ing against the introduction of slavery into
free territory, and of the erection of any Ter
ritory without its prohibition, was put to vote
and adopted by l60 to llS.
The second resolution passed by 1856 to 10.
1t deprecated the repeal of the Missouri Com
promise.
The third resolution, approving the course
Of Messrs. Kittridge and Morrison, in Con-
gress, in voting against the Nebraska bill,
passed los to Ito.
The fourth resolution, which disapproyes of
the conduct of Senators Norris and Williams,
and Mr.. Hubbard, was also carried, by vote
of l52 to III.
The House adjourned at o'clock.
This vote seems to settle the dynasty of
Frank Pierce so deep into the ground that
there can be no hope of a resurrection either
for him or his party.
On Thursday the balloting for U. s. Sena-
tor for the short term, was resumed at noon.
Three hundred and ten members were present.
On the first ballot, the whole number of votes
was 80, necessary to choice, l56. John s..
Wells, Dem. had l4S; Joel Eastman, Wing,
Al; G. w. Morrison Anti Nebraska Demo
crat, 1903; Mason w. Tappan, Free Soil, Z.
Scattering, 4. AT halt-past one, a second bal
loting was had, whole number of votes. sos
Wells, l47; Morrison, 1922 Eastman, 50; Tap
pan, IA. Scattering H. No choice, and the
! house adjourned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-07-07

In compliance with the call of the Commit
tee, meeting was held yesterday, in Brinley
Hall, for the purpose of forming permanent
organization in Worcester County for the pro.
motion of emigration to Kansas.
J. NJ. Earle presided, and w. w. Rico was
chosen Secretary. Eli Thayer, Esq, Rev. E.
z. Hale, Rev. Horace James, Hon. Charles
Thurber, Hon, A. H. Bulloch, were chosen a
Committee to report plan of organization,
and the names of officers for the Association
The Convention was addressed in explana-
ton and encouragement by Messrs. Thoyer,
Hale, James, Mallory, and Parker-the latter
gentleman from Iowa
The Committee made the following report,
which was adopted:
The Worcester Co. Knusas League.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-07-07

t"
The Gre.test Medical Discovery of the
Age. MR. K, NEDY, Of RoAbury, has discovered in
of asture Weeds, remedy that every
kind of IIumor from the Scrolula down to
Pimple. He has tried in eleven hundred cases. and
failed except in two cases, (thunder HUNGRY He
has IN his possession two hundred certificates Of
its value, all within twenty miles Of Boston
Two bottles is warranted nursing mouth.
One to three bottles viii cure the worse kind of pimpes
the face
Two or three bottles viii clear the system Of bes
Two bottles is warranted to the cauker in the
mouth and stomach
Three to five bottles is warranted to the case
Of Erysipclas.
One to two bottles is warranted to cure all humor in tina
eyes.
Two bottles is warranted to cure running of the ears and
blotches among the hair
Fours six bottles is warranted corrupt and
running ulcers.
One bottle viii cure scay eruptions of the skin
Two three bottles is warranted to cure the worst
Of riugworm.
Two three bottles is warranted cure the des
perate case OF rheumatism
Three four bottles is warranted to salt rheum.
Five to eight bottles will the worst of scrola
benefit is always experienced from The first bottle, and
perfect is warranted when the above quantity is
taken.
Reader peddled over thousand bottles of this in the
vicinity OF Boston know the effects of in every
So will extngish hre so sure viii this cure
humor. never sold bottle of but that bottle sold
other after trial always speaks for ITSELF There
two things about this herb that appears to surprising;
first hat grows in pastures, in some places quite
plenty and yet value has never been known until dis
covered it in 1896 second that it should cure all kinds Of
bumor have given it children year old, up TO old
men of sixty from the homeest in Boston, up to
the belle Nonantum and in all cases the cure is certain
No change diet is the best you
get have likewise herb when snlmered in oil,
dssolves Scrouous swelling of the neck and under the
ears-price 90 cents.
Directions for Use. Adult, table spoonful per
day; children over eight years, desert spoonf children
from five to eight years. spoonful As direction
be applicable to all constitutions take enough to operate
on bowels twice day.
Mr. Kennedy gives personal attendance bad cases Of
Scrofula.
Warren street, Roxbury. For sale by REDDING & CO.,
State street, Boston.
For sale in Worcester by D. Scott, NJ. Green, s. O.
wetherbee, Caldwell 4 Hi Bush Co., James Green,
L. T. Lazell, Sbley Scott Clappyie George Rohertsi
Southbridre A. r. Ammidon. div now
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Cambridge Cattle Market,

" kDNt5DAHl July D,
At market 1853 Catle-about all Beeves and Stores
Market Beef-Extra, SO per cwt; first quality, sii
second quality, "a 81 third quality, III ordinary
ST.
Hides-S6l per cwt
Tallow-Sst to 9.
Pelts-50c to rs.
Calf SAils--15 cts per ID.
Veal Calves-S5, So, g. 8 10.
STORES. Working USen--No sales
Cows and Cayes-S34 to 81
Two Years 0d-s25 to Sc. Three Years 0ld-S34 to T.
Sheep and Lambs--lS03 at market. Extra, SAT to I.
By Lot, Ut to 4.
Swine--None.