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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-01-13
MISCELL
From the New York Tribune.l
THE MAIL.AGENT,S STORY

-
The following account of n transaction, in
which the narrator was one of the parties
concerned, is given to show the terrific dan-
gers to which persons in the fa,lroad employ
are subject, and also as remarkable instance
of escape from what might seem a certain
death. The story is related as near as posi-
BILE in the words Of the Mail-Agent himself:
was at one time in the employ of the
Government as Mail-Agent, and on the day
in which the following event occurred, which
was Of II Saturday, about the middle of May,
Is. was running down with ono Of the
English mails from N y to b. The
dispatch Of these trains was irregular, and
depended upon the will of the Chief Post
master, and they haye since, | think been
entirely given up.
At about 6 p. M. we reached s., that
busiest and prettiest of all the New England
cities. The trees were just putting on their
first garment of fresh leaves, the wide fields
began to shine with verdurc, and evosy boy
and girl seemed to have just found some new
sport and to utter some new kind of shout .as
we dashed into the old depot, with a shrkc
from the engine "a very powerful one of ten
first class, called the Ktna,) enough to take
one hair of his head. All | had on the train
was just one car behind the tender, carving
the great mails, some valuable express mas
ter, and Il live brakeman. | used to think
myself great man in those days, when | was
intrustcd with sometimes half million of
property, but had good reason to change nv
mind before was over with this special trip,
Juat I'll be bound. What is any amount of
dollars ana cents compared with the risk that
man must run who iy at the head of an e.
press mail train' We halted in the 5
depot just long enough to wood and water
seize upon a mug of piping hot chickory col-
fee, and a bit Of greasy paste concealing a
slab of dried apple-saucc, and called in cour-
tesy, pie-when springing on the train, we
left the station somewhat before sunset, and
were soon flying along at headlong pace, in
| the direction OF the sea-board.
Now | doubt not, to you and other gentle
men who are in the habit of sitting in a com.
Portable railroad car, on n stuffed sea- reading
thlast news from Europe, or the pages 0
some entertaining novel; the mode of travel
aHd the various little incidents on the roaC
seem very delightful. But the thing is yer,
different when you are perched on the seat o.
the engine, and going down the road at tn,
rate of fifty miles an hour, velocity no
rarely attained where the track is in gooC
order, and getting over the ground the sol
consideration in view. could not endur
the solitude of the mai-car. and almost uni
formlysat forward. oven when it was stormy
and can conceive Of few things more aston
lshinS, at the same time orcfpo~oring TO
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i.'rom the Knickcrbocker.l
THE SUFERINKS OF A MAN.

ouPoGED INTO RINE by MR.. X. Y. PETER, ESQ.
As he Travelled by the way
This Man was hurd to say
(al aloan he vas YOU SCI
wish had some for company.
But their he wcr al aloan
K that is suicrink we oan.
But as he were going from hoam
Citing kind of loan sum
He sgd scvcri times quite hard
Mournfully stroaking of his baird
Until his sufcrinks were so iutcns
lie blodc his nos buy the fcns
Bccos Of his abscns of mind
Jlc not being any wais SO inclind
Sctch wo but cumpany was nj
Two lin mcast scrtinly'
IL iro1d . .yc! ,u'n li>tans of
< as he afterwards scd
il was a Dog 4 that Dog wos hisn.
The same as he had left prisen-
or to hoam at II in the noun
This maid him kind of mad soon
d as the Animlc come lieing around
He swt ar vcnjcns onto him immodi,ly
said he rs he stompt onto the ground
inc mad cnugh am two iii
So it being little Gus Of a dog
lie jest took him by the nap of the ncc
x felt amungst his tog-
cry taking out fresh cud into his chec
of tobnckcr he scuirtcd the guse
Into his fails & Is moast pcrfuso
4 maid him vel sum shood thine
Percodihcly wanting of drinc
To whct up his parchment tung,
\ now mi song is meas. sung
the Dog becaim (spcking pcrlitc)
Much rcguscd in fact he dido
& so did the Man sum time after
Of the scarlit FEWER.
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THE LEGEND OF HEINZ Won STEIN.

THE LEGEND OF HEINZ Won STEIN.
We find the following in the newspapers, crcditc
. tho San Diego Herald. 1t is worthy Of Thackcray
Out from the dark wild forest,
Rode the terrible Heinz Won Stein,
lie paused at the door of tavern,
And gazcd at the swinging sign.
Then he sat himself down in corner,
And growlcd for bottle of winc
Up came with flask and corkscrew
maiden of beauty divine.
Then he sighed with deep love longing,
And said, " Oh damscl mine,
Suppose you lust give n few kisses
10 the ralorouS Ritter Won Stein"
But she answered, " The kissing business
Is not at all in my line,
And surely shall not begin it,
On a countcnancc Ugly as thine"
Then the knight was exceedingly angry,
And he cursed, both coarse and fine
And he asked her what the swindle
For her sour and nasty wine
And fcrccly he rode to his castle,
And sat himself down to dine -
And this is the fearful legend,
OF the terrible Heinz ron Stein.
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At the breaking of ground for the COM
mcnccment of the lynchburg and Tennessee
railroad of I.ynchburg, Rev. j. +. commenced
slowly and solcmnly to read manuscript
prayer. At the conclusion an old negro man,
who had been resting with one foot on his
spade, and his arms on the handle, looking
intently in the chaplain's face, strengthening
reckon dat's de fugt time de Lord has ever
been written to on de subject Of railroads ~
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a DEFINITION Edwin, about eight
years of age, was looking thro' the window,
on very dark night, and seemed for long
time absorbed ,n philosophical specula-
asked - What is dark - meaning, of course,
: darkness, His father wished to know his
idea of it first, and the boy said that he
thought it was little lipo black fuzz.'
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UNEXPECTED RETuRN.--Fhe adronaut,
NJ. Arban, who made an ascent from BARGE
Iona, Spain, more than two years ago, and
had not since been heard of, and who was be-
leved to have fallen into the sea and been
drowned, has made his appearance again
An Alicant letter says that his balloon went
over to Africa, and that he was seized and
made slave, and continued in that state for
two ycars, when he made his escape.
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A SPIRIT -Medium--"All ii
is now ready-what question do you wish to
put I" Widow" Why, ma am, must ex-
plain that gave my dear departed one 1900
to pay off claim, and now he's gone they We
had the audacity to apply again for the
money Pray, therefore, ask my dear Au-
gustus what he did ruth h'sreceipt "'-London
Punch.
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To BE MADE NorE OF People who
send money to this office, with a request to
" send the paper as long as the money lasts. 4"
are respectfully informed that, generally
speaking, the money does Mt "last" II great
while Spring. field Republican,
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POEI'RY

1.-THE Southern Literary Messenger for the
resent month, contains the following comic poem o
written, nre told, "onc morning las
pring in the Messengers Office" during call j
SORROWS OF wERTIIER.
Wcrther had love for Charlotte,
Such AS words could never utter,
Would you know how first he met her,
She was cutting bread and butter
Charlotte was n married lady,
And moral man was Werther,
And for all the wealth of Indies,
Would do nothing that might hurt her
Sohc sighed, and pined, and oglcd,
And his passion boiled and bubbled
Till he blew his silly brains out,
And no more was by them troubled.
Charlotte having seen his body,
Borne before her shutter,
Like well conducted person,
Wont cutting bread and butter.
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Az OLp SAYING runs thus" Many n
young lady who objects to be kissed under the
misletoc. has no objection to be kissed under
the rose. :" q stupid compositor made an err
ror il the above, rendering it 80 as to say,
- has no ohje-ticu-to ho kiased under tho
rose "
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-01-13

Tho privilege of yearly advertisers is strictly
limitcd TO their own imme lae and regular business
and the business of advertising firm is not con-
sdered as including that of its individual members.
- Advertisements should be marked the number
Of weeks to be Observation-Disclosures they will be
tinucd till forbdor at the option of the publisher
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lpeeklp frec Dress.
Printed at No. College Street, Burlington, VI.
GEORGE w. BENEDICT,
EDIroR AND PROPRIETOR,
Terms of Subscription.

village Subscribers who receive the paper by
the Carrier, 81 so
II paid in advance, 2gQ
Mail Subscribers, and those who take it at the
Office, 90
If paid strictly in advance, SO
81 No subscription stopped until all arrcarqgcs
are paid except at the option of the pablisher, or
discontinued unless by positive orders.
Prices for Advertising.
Ono square, 10 lines less, three Insertions 81 90
Each insertion after the third cts. per line.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-23
THE neutrality-suspicious..

A NEW AND SUPERIOR COOKING RANGE, man.
ufactured and for sale, wholesale and retail by CHISON
RICHARDSON, & CO., 374 Broadway, New York; also
81 and So Blackstone street, Boston.
1t embraces all the modern improvements, combining
beauty, durability and economy in the of fuel with
perfect efficiency in operation The simplicity of its con-
sructon, and the consequent facility with which it is
managed particularly commend to the attention of those
in want of a frst-class cooking range
The fire chamber is materially different in form from
that of any other range in present use being construct
ed that by spreading the coal large surface and
burning it in thin stratum, the heat is equazed under
all the boiler openings
The revolving CRATE, supported by lever adjusted in
such manner that the frechaber can be instantaneous
II empted, while the range is closed prevent the
escape of dust or ashes into the
The oven is Of extra size, with the ues arranged
to in the highest possible degree an equal amoun
of radiation every sde being elevated and on a level
with the top of the Eechamber; the draft is entirely up
ward and natural. The external plates are lined with
composition which being non-conductor of heat gives
the advantages of a brick oven.
Under the oven is large and capacious Hot Closet
where is continually found mild and gentle heat render
ing valuable service for warming dishes of food
Being supplied with powerful water-back, the range
may be made to furnish without extra fire large amount
of hot WATER at all times for bath other purposes
Provision is also made for the attachment Of ho-air fix
lures by which, in addition to its culinary department. it
subserves important purpose for warming a dining
parlor either above adjacent to the apart
ment in which it is placed
The Flues large and equally adapted for burning
Anthracite and Bituminous Coal, Coke or Wood 1t re-
quTes additional Xtures for tn of either those
purchasing for transportation distance offers pecu-
liar advantages, being complete in ITSELF and in respect
dependent on brick-work for any of its fues.
In points of finish, workmanship and general appear
ance, it will not suffer by contrast with any.
In respect to cost it compares aYoraby with eitheI
of the Bevated-oveD Ranges now in market
mch2l dawly
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FU II N A CE =

Warming and VcmIiIating Furnace.
Nine Sizes, for Dwellings, School Houses Stores Churches
Halls, Factories, &c. sc.
| TENHIS FURNACE has found it way among some of
n the most practical and scientific gentlemen of our
land, who firmly believe that Furnace extant excel
it in its power for Warming, Efficiency in Pure Vena-
ton Economy in Fuel, Durability of Structure, Con.
veience of its Arrangement and Perfection Principle
| Success entire wherever properly set.
Proofs that many hundreds of these in operation
in all parts of our own country and in some parts of
Europe, to which permitted refer those who
want the best Furnace made.
VENTILAT ION!
Is perfectly secured by the modus operand with this
Furnace, as with any other yet nvented-and when
the English and American principle is applied, moth
ing thoroughly introduce pure into all apart
ments of building than the of of these
Furnaces in connection with proper Cows and Nenducts
We furnish plans.
Also-The most approved RANGES, with Hot Air Hot
Water and Bath Boiler, &c, now in
Also--A great variety of Penrhyn Marble Mantels,
Stone Chimney Pieces, and Pier Slabs of the elegant
and beautiful, richest and rarest specimens the world af
fords representing the Italian Pyrenese Egyptian Gal
way, Spanish, SIENNA &c, &c. In style and finish they
stand unTivaled very highly polished, retain their
beauty much longer than MARBLE and are not in
ured by coal gas, smoke acids Prices from IS $175
each.
Paror and Chamber Frame Crates of neat foreign and
domestic patterns.
Gothic and semi-crcular Registers Silver Tipped fitted
to Chimney pieces for inets Of air from chimney instead
of floor.
Iron, White Metal Bronzed, Enalnelled and Silver
Plated Hot Air Registers and Crates and School House
Nentiators.
Orders for the most approved Roof and Chimney venti
lators, answered at short notice.
Cooking, Pfror, and Office Stoves, of Soap Stone or
Iron, for Wood or soft or hard Coal
Tin, Sheet Iron, and Copper Work. to order.
Soap stone Sinks, Wash Tubs and Bathing Tubs, and
Slate Stone Hearths, worked to order at
III & 113 Blackstone Street,
b. w. DUNKLEE * cos,
Boston. March q. dly formerly SO 81.
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DIR. j. Nj. HARMON,

Office % Hurd Street, LosceH, Mass.
A CARD.--DR. HARMON begs leave in this man
IN ner to inform the public that he has no connection
whatever with any rreguarn advertising physician in
this city neither has he any sympathy with the well
known noduS Operdndi of those Of notory who
make it their first object to fitch exobtant fee from
their unfortunate Victims without doing them the least
good
Dr. Harmon's mode of practice does not differ materially
from that approved of and adopted by the eminent HIS
pai practitioners of Europe of COURSE he is not I'M
public generally but also OF all scientific medical ZEN
fienen. e''-
To FEMALES, exclusively. The French Female
Monthly Regulating Pills and Female Restorative can be
Obtained BY applying either personally OF by letter At No
% lurd Street. Lowell n y e' '"' "o
Lowell. March Is. 1854
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-23

BY the present arrangement for running passenger
trains the New York and New Haven, Hartford and
Springfield, and Western Railroads. passengers have the
advantage OF day route and from New York Albany,
Saratoga and Newport-leaying either terminus in the
morning, and arrive at the other in the evening of the
same day Passengers and baggage conveyed free Of
charge between the Boat and Railroad Station Proyi
dence. ISAAC II. S0UTHWICK,
iel9 d3m Prov and WOr
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-23

e, TOOTHACHE CURED By
ffF means of the PAINLESS NERVE
NIiTF-r@yt DESTROYER, by DIR. GEORGE 0.
STEARNs Surgical Dentist Formerly of the firm of Drs.
Stearns Brothers. Boson operator of years. expe-
rence-0 Office No. PIPER BLOCK, Worcester. Where
may he obtained TEETH for the economical durable and
beautiful article at prices to suit the times. Also BEST
BLOCK TEETH-my experience in the manufacture and
insertion Of which dates back farther than that of any
other manufacturer in Worcester County.
Great improvement in TEMPORARY TEETH, enabling pa
ents to eat with them while the gums shrinking away
for the permanent deature.
Ladies and Gentlemen, who desire preserve the beau
ty and symmetry of their front teeth, may assured
that they have them filled this Office without un-
necessary muation with the file. Prices of Filling from
Fifty Cents to Five Dollars. my25 diff
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WORCESTER MUTUAL FIRE IN

"ORCESTER MUTUAL FIRE IN
w SURANCE COMPANY.
AT the annual meeting of this Company, held Decem
Der IA, 1858, the following officers were elected =
President-Anthony Chase,
Tredsurer-Fred. VIM. Paine
Secreta1y -Charles NJ Miles
observation-disclosures TOrrey, Fitchburg
Paul Within, Northbrdge,
Amory Holman, Bolton,
Alanson Hamilton, w. Brookfeld
James 5 Woodwork, Worcester,
VIM. L. Merrifeld, ("
David Lee, Barre.
David s. Messenger Worcester.
The amount of Risk, Dec. /, 1858, was Sl2 527 q74-
The number of Policies outstanding is 127lO The
Company sustained the past year II partial and IL total
LOSSES amounting to Sll 0S1 d. which have been aic
ably adjusted, and paid, with the exception of one of
$3.50, which has not yet been demanded The net cash
funds of the Company Dec. l. 1883 amounted to S147
$780, which is invested in Bank Stock Mortgages on
Real Estate.
1t will be seen from the Twenty Ninth annual Renort
Of the Old Worcester Mutual Fire Insurance Gonna.
n.y. that it is decidedly for the interest ALL who have
property located in the county Worcester and of such
class as received by this Company insure the same
OF their office.
They stl adhere strictly to the policy which has ever
occurred their marked success
Their risks are confined to the County of Worcester
They insure only the safest class of property.
They employ no irresponsible agents.
They charge only such premiums, adequate to the
risk.
more than SO per cent. of the premium received.
The steady increase Of business from year to year at
this Office Notwithstanding the formation of numerous other
conflicting companies and the exaggeraos and msrepre-
Dentaons Of their interested agents sufficient proof
Of the soudneSs of the principles which tbs Conpanv
AaUe adopted and uniformly fotiOwed.
ANTHONY CHASE, President.
CHARLES M MILES, Secretary jniO d&wtf
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CLENN's TRUE vERBENA WATER,

6tLEN MS TIKI r. VEK BENA WATER.
W This delightful perfume, prepared by Chemical
process from the hot house plant,
LEMON TRIFOLIA,
is confidently recommended to the Ladies in particular on
account of its refreshing and delightful odour Icontans
all the fragrance of the plant itself in concentrated
form, and will be found very useful for removing the Ian
guor occasioned by crowded rooms, &c. Also, deic
ous perfume, for the handkerchief and will be found much
cheaper than than the Extracts yet equally good and
pleasant change for the Eau de Cologne
For sale in Worcester together with assortment Of
Glenns justly celebrated Periumery by L. 7. LAzELL
SHELLEY SCOTT, BUSH Co., Il. H. MARSH d. Soorr
JR, b. GREEN, JAMES GREEN, Druggists, &c, and by
JNo. MoREY 4 Co., JANKINs CLouGH, Hair Dressers.
Manufactured only by L. w. GLENN 20 South 4th st.
Philadelphia, to whom all orders must be addressed
lnch20 deodH
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-08-23

mr.. CONINE'S SYRUP OF GINSENG
Il AND MALVA.-This compound, established in
universal favor by its great and acknowledged merit is
used in every family and recommended by all Physicians
This medicine is based upon recipe procured in China
by Dr. Conne the celebrated oriental traveller Its won
derul properties for purifying the blood, and in all
plants Of bilious character everywhere acknowledged
For Inflammation of the Lungs, Splitting Of Blood Bron
chits, and every disease OF the vital organs this great
remedy is without parallel. For Coughs, Group, Whoop
ing Cough and all diseases Of the Throat it is a and
prompt 1t possesses the remarkable power of dis
solving, loosening, and removing downward all phlegm
that may obstruct the throat, and is without question
Natures most potent remedy for CONSUMPTION and
all diseases that arise from Coughs and neglected Colds
has cured Canker Salt Rheum Erysipelas and Scro-
R-dseases which have defed the power of any other
bedcnes, have yielded to this. 1t is palaable, and
Oestorer of Appetite it stands unrivalled. 1t has
ceen equaled DyspeptiG Remedy, and for Irritation
the Nerves, Lowness of Spirits Headache. is
The interesting history of the Ginseng &c. be had
in pamphlets gratis The compound contained quart
bottles. 81 per botte-six bottles for SIS.
WILSON, FAIRBANK n CO. Sole Proprietors
Nos. 43 and As Hanover St, Boston.
Sold in Worcester by James Green, NJ. b. Green, l..
Lazell, and e. II. Marsh.
Also for sale by the principal Druggists in the city and
country. dec13 d3law&w
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nvER 100000 BOXES SOLD IN 8

hVER 100000 BOXES SOLD IN 8
" MONTHS
DENINE'S COMPOUND PITCH LOZENGE
THE GREAT REMEDY AT LAST DISCOVERED!
For Colds, Coughs Whooping Cough Group, Asthma,
and Consumption
Certificates Of Cures may be found in the circulars
the world challenged TO produce such cures as are eff
fected by faithfully using this cheap pleasant luxury
Manufactured by S. D. FULLER & CO..
Nc. Wilson Lane, Boston, Mass.
p. r. SLATER CO., General Wholesale and Retail
Agents, No. fremont Temple, Boston, Mass,
Sold by Druggists and Merchants generally throughout
the country; Also by the Manufacturer, No. Wilson
Lane, Boston, Mass. feb2S diff
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ARCANUM liquid HAIR DYE.

ICE! ICE!! Having purchased the entire int
n est in the Ice business of Mr.. Sears, we shall
call on his customers with own, whom we will supply
with ice of as good a quality in every particular
can be produced in the State Of Massachusetts, and
on as favorable terms Our teams will start about
the LIST of May, usual, when in hopes to be
able make such for supplying customers
will be satisfactory. Persons wishing to make contracts
previous that time do So either at the Office, 147
Main ST.. or with Mir. Eb'r Flagg or Mr. John Russell
BENZ. +. Haywood.
meh11 diff JOHN RsiSSELL
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PROYIDENCE s XNoRCESTER q. r.

r-Es-.s4-ftsss r.
- STEAMER PERRY. s==Et12o.==-15N
On and after June 12th 1854, the Steamer Perry Cap
tain WooLsEY, will run between PROVIDENCE 4 NEW.
PORT, connecting twice day, each way with the Provi
dence and Worcester Railroad, follows
Leave Newport at A. NJ, and Ii P. NJ, connecting
with Morning and Evening Trains from Providence.
Leave Providence at A. NJ, and P. NJ, arrival
of trains from Worcester and Boston.
II Passengers may procure through tickets Railroad
Stations of New York and New Haven lilroad, New
York; of Western Railroad, Albany; Providence and
Worcester Railroad, Worcester.
+ A r E.
Newport and Worcester, 81 30
Z" New York, via Worcester, Springfield,