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PREVALENCE OF BALDHEss.-Baldness
seems TO befall much younger men than Il
did thirty or forty years ago. A very OBJ
servant halter informed us, a short time since,
that he imagined much of it was owing to
the common use of wearing silk hats, which
from their impermeablity to the air, keep
the head at a much higher temperature than
the old beaver structures which, he also in
formed, us went out principally because he
had used up all the beavers in the Hudson
Bay Company's territories. The adoption Of
silk hats has however given them time, it
seems, to replenish the breed. This fact af-
fords singular instance of the influence of
fashion upon the animals of a remote con-
tinent. II would be more singular still if
the lk-hat theory of badness has any truth
in it, as 1t would then turn out that we were
sacrificing our own natural nap in order that
the beaver may recover his. Without en-
dorsing the speculative opinion of our halter,
we may, we believe, state it as well ascsr-
tanned circumstance, that soldiers in helmet
ted regiments are oftener bald that any other
Of our heroic defenders.-Q Qaorterty RevieV.
THE Eronauts who went up at Hartford
on the Fourth, say that, as they reached a
great height over the river, the water be-
came perfectly pellucid, and they could see
any object in it, even TO the bottom, rs dis
tinctly as they could look through clear wa
ter in glass. 81 ..., .......
What is the difference between there be-
ing concience enough in all women, and wo.
man enough in all concience2
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A Snow ARCH.-The newspaper called
the Estate of Maine" published in Portland,
says that one of the greatest curiosities ever
witnessed at the White Mountains is now to
be found at Tuckerman's Ravine,' about
three miles from the Glen House. 1t con-
sists of an arch of pure snow, spanning the
brook that tumbles over the rocks from the
SUBMITS of the mountains. The ravine is
the receptacle of all the snow that blows
from the top of Mount Washington, and
there can be no doubt that during the win
ter it accumulates to the depth of several
hundred feet. AS the brook begins to run in
the spring it wears its way through under
the snow, which gradually melts away Mt the
approach of summer, making the cavity lar
ger. On the 18th of July this ravine was
visited by several gentleman, one of them be-
ing an engineer, by whom the arch was
measured. 1t was found to be $50 feet long
81 wide, and 40 feet high, on the inside, and
226 feet long and 40 feet wide on the out,
side. The snow forming the arch is twenty
feet thick. gentlemen walked through the
arch in the bed of the brook, and ate their
dinner at the foot of the cataract, which falls
a thousand feet down the side of the noun.
tains. The arch is on the southeast side Of
the mountain, and is exposed to the rays Of
the sun during most of the day. Last year
it remained until August 10th, when warm
rain Of several days continuance melted il
away.
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Gooo q 6bice.

Never believe, much less propagate an i'll
report about your neighbor, without good
evidence of its truth. Never listen to an in,
famous story handed to you by man who
Is known enemy of the person who is de-
famed, or is himself infamous for discord
among brethren and excite disturbance
among society. Never utter the evil which
you know or suspect of another, till you
have had an opportunity TO expostuiate
with him. Never speak evil of another
while you are under the operation of envy
or malevolence, but wait till your spirits are
cooled down, that you may better Judge
whether to utter or suppress the matter.-
Never express the evil you would say of
your nelghbor in terms too strong, orin Ian
guage that would convey an exaggerated idea
of his conduct. Never throw out against a
man broken hints and dark inuendoes, which
would leave the hearers to suspect anything
that ill nature can suggest. Never speak OF
your own enemy who wishes for an occasion
to slander; for he certainly will paint the
image anew, and touch it off with bolder
colors. In short never speak evil of man
when your speaking may probably do much
hurt, but cannot possibly do much good.
iHE youtn VINO tonows MS appetites too
soon seizes the cup, before it has received its
best ingredients and by anticipating his pleas
ures, robs the remaining parts of fife of their
share, so that his eagerness only produces a
manhood Of imbecility and an age of pain.
The man of genius thinks for himself;
his opinions are sometimes contrary to those
COMMONLY received [; he therefore shocks the
vanity Of the greater number. They offend
nobody, we should have no ideas but those
OF the world; as a man is then without geni-
us and without enemies.
An old laiy once said that her idea Of a
great man was: "a man who was keerful
Of his clothes, didn't drink sperits, kin read
the Bible without spellin' the words and kin
eat cold dinner on washday, to save the
wimmen folks 10 the trouble of cooking
He who swears, informs us that his bare
word is not to be credited.
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stolen Hamilton's pistol, with which he
committed the murder, and left it by the
Doctors body,) from his holster during the
night, and after he hadI heard in the chat
around the comp fire that the Doctor had
money with him, and was engaged in the
purchase of land.--.Bdlf. Patriot. = .s-s
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81 Rarf Gfnl Rf-5Rt.
J h.sl46 0en RingIet.
BY yTHH LATE MRS. A. B. wELBY.

Here is little golden tress q.
Of soft unbraided hair,
The all that's left Of loveliness
That once was thought so fair
And yet, though time has dimm'd its shee
Though all beside hath fled,
] hold it here, link between
Ny spirit and the dead,
Yet from this shining ringlet still
A mournful memory springs, a.. ..
That melts my heart and sends thrill
Through oil its trembling strings;
Think Of her, the loved, the wept,
Upon whose forehead fair, .a r-
For eighteen years, like sunshine, slept
This golden curl of hair. a.a...0 ..-
Oh, sunny tress the Joyous brow
Where thou didst lightly wave
With all thy sister tresses, now
Lies cold within the grave.
That cheek is of its bloom bereft a.
That eye no more is gay: ...
OF oil her beauties thou arc left
a solitary ray.
Four years have passed, this very June
Since last we fondly met
Four yearsl aud yet it seems too soon
To let the heart forget
Too soon to let that lovely face
From our sad thoughts depart,
And to another give the place .....
She held within the heart.
Her memory still within my mind
Retains it's sweetest power;
1t is the perfume left behind,
To whisper of the flower.
Each blossom that in moments gone
L.. Il
Recalls the form, the look, the tone
OF that enchanting girl.
Her step was like an April rain
O'er beds of yiolets flung;
Her voice the prelude to strain
Before the song is sung;
Her life, twas like half blown flower
Closed e'er the shades of even;
Her death the dawn, the blushiug hour
That opes the gate Of Heaven.
A single tress-how light thing
To sway such magic art,
And bid each soft remembrance spring
Like blossoms in the hearth ~
II leads me back 10 days Of old
'sa To her I loved so long,
Whose locks out shone pellucid gold,
Whose lips o'erfowed with,song.
Since then I've heard thousand lays p
From lips as sweet rs hers;
Yet when strove to give them praise,
only gave them tears. g.. .-
could not bear, amid the throng
Where jest and laughter rung,
To hear another sing the song
That trembled on her tongue.
A single shining tress Of hair .s
To bid such memories starti .a,..r
But tears ere on its lustre-there
lay IL on my heart ....
oh when In deaths cold arms sink,
Who, then with gentle care,
Willkeep for me a dark brown link
Aringlet ofmy hairl .....s
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a String Of z eafIs.

WE always find mercy behind q cloud il
we look. for it,
ArosEMESr for injuries is never disgrace
full, but honorable.
GuEsrs are often invited to witness the os-
tentation Of the host.
MEN harm others by their deeds, them
selves by their thoughts.
Miss EpoEwoarH says. How virtuous
shall we be, whenw have no name for vice.
No really brave and generous hearted
man ever nourishcd yindictive feelings.
FaErDoM is tho chief blessing worth liv,
ing for, and the aspiration worth dying for
P6Lrr1os is the art Of being wise for 9th.
ers policy is the art Of being wise for ones
self.
CHAscE.-Never let us say Of anything
whatsoever, that it happencth by chance
:. there is nothing that hath not been concert
ed-nothing that hath not in it its own par
tic,,lar design and end, by which It forms {
g.. link in the chain of appointed order. There
is no such thing as chance. IL is only thu
blindness Of ignorance that talketh Of thing
being strange, and unaccountable, and un
Iucly.--S. Basil.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-11-22
New Map of Addison County.

HENRY F. WALLING, State Engineer of
Massachusetts, and Rhode Island is now en-
gagged in the preparation of a large and ac-
curatc typographical map of the State of
Vermont, and, IN connection with that work
proposes to prepare n Map of Addison Coun-
ty from careful instrumental surveys through
out the entire county, to be completed and
published as soon as is compatible with ac-
curacy.
Every road TO be carefully surveyed by
course and distance, and the locations noted
of all the hills, ponds, marshes, streams,
mills, churches, school-houses, stores, work
shops, dwellings, and other buildings or To-
calties Of importance and interest. En-
larged plans to be added in the margin, of all
the principal villages in the county, on a
large scale, so as to show every building dis
tinctly. Names OF property owners TO be in
serted throughout the map in their proper
places. A statistical table OF distances
areas, & c., to be inserted also large, col
ored Geological Map, showing the different
formations Of rock and mineral throughout
the county and containing information of
great value to agriculturists and others. The
map will be hand somely colorcd and mount
ed, and furnished to subscribers for S5 per
copy.
As parties from Philadelphia are about the
country, publihhing county maps from mere
eye sketches, md entitled to no confidence as
accurate Typographical maps, all citizens In
terested In the matter are cautioned not TO
subscribe ia advance for county map unless
they are assured that it will be what II Is rep
resented, and, as in many places, gross mis-
representations have been made, the state
ments Of irresponsible persons should not be
received Without sufficient evidence.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

We, the subscribers, bcidg appointed by
the Probate Court for the District of Addison
Commissioners, to receive, examine and ad-
just all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of
WILLIAM G. SPOONER
late of Ripton, in said District, deceased,
and also all claims and demands exhibited
in offset thcrcto and months from the 18th
day of October, 1854, being allowed by
said Court for that purpose, we do therefore
hereby give notice that we will attend to the
business Of our said appointment at the
dwelling house of the deceased on the third
Wednesday, in December and March next,
from nine o'clock, A. NJ, until four o'clock,
Il. NJ. on each of said days
CHARLES w. LINSLEY,l
CLARK MASON,
Dated at Ripton, this LIST day OF Novem-
ber, A. ID. 1854. 30:aw
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BOOK AND JOB PRINTING
)one in modern style and at short notice
Law of Newspapers.

Law of Newspapers.
/. Subscribers who do not give express no
tice to the contrary are considered rs wish
ing to continue their subscription.
II. II subscribers order the discontinuance
Of their papers, the publisher may continue
to send them till all that is due be paid.
III. II subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their papers from the office TO which they are
directed, they are held responsible till they
have settled their bills and ordered their pa
pcrs discontinued.
". IL subscribers move to other places,
without informing the publisher, and the pa
per is sent to the fovmcr direction, they arc
held responsible.
V. The courts have decided that refusing
to take paper from the office, or removing
and leaving it uncalled for, is prima face cv-
idcnce Of intentional fraud.
vi. A Postmaster neglccting to inform n
publisher when his paper il not taken from
the office, makes himself liablo for the sub
scription price.
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E4 The eminent DR. RusH says that
the exercise Of the organs of the breast
by singing. contributes to defend them
very much from those diseases to which
tho climate and other causes expose
them, The Germans are seldom afllict-
cd with consumption, and splitting Of
blood almost unknown among them,-a
fact attributed by DR.. RusH, in part. to
the strength which their lungs aequire
by exercising them so frequently in vocal
music, which constitutes nj essential
brauch of their education, from iheig
earliest years,
When the lists Of our mortality In
the northern States are always headed
BY the ravages Of fconsumpt ION, aud con-
tracted form and stoopisg figure arc nc,
ticed by foreigners as peculiar to Amer
ioAn people, no remedy that may con,
duce to the removal Of these evils should.
be sighted - Country Gentleman,
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SIDNEY SMTrn,-Notling was more
odous to Sidney Smith than forward
priggism. One evening at a dinner
party, he was excessively annoyed by
the familiarity Of a young fop,who con
stantly addressed him as "Smith -
"Smith pass the wine," and so forth.
Presently the young gentleman stated
that he had received an invitation to
dine with the Bishop of London, ana
asked the reverend canon "what sort
of a fellow" he was. "a good sort of
fellow, indeed" replied the satirist,
"only let me give you piece of ad-
vice.-don't call him Howley." This
rebuff vastly amused the company; but
tho object oft, being fool at all points,
did not see this point and talked on in
happy Inconsistencies. Soon after
wards one of the company rose OF full.
fill an engagement to soirie at Gore
House "Take me with you," roars
our hopeful, "I've the greatest possi>
bic desire to know lady Blessington." !"
This request was naturally demurrcd to
on the ground that visitor was not
authorized to introduce unlimited guests
"Oh!" said Sidney Smith, "never
mind: L m sure her ladyship will be
delighted to see our young friend : the
weather's uncommonly hot and you can
say that you have brought with you the
cool of the evening.
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From Bayard Taylor's Poems Of the Orient
The Birth of tho Horse.
FROM TilH ARABIC.

FROM TiiH ARABIC.
The South Wind blows from Paradise
A wind Of fire and force;
And yet his proudcst merit is
That he bceat the Horse.
When Allali's breath created first
The noble Arab stced,--
The conqueror Of all his race
In courage and in speed
To the South Wind He spake From the,
A creature shall have birth,
TObc tl.v bearer Of my arms
And NY rcno,n or Earth
The pride Of al the Faithful, he--
The terror Of their foes;
Rider and Horse shall comrades be
In battle and rcposc.
Then to the perfect Horse He spake:
Fortune to thee bring;
Fortune, as long as rolls the earth,
Shall to thy forclock cling.
without pinion winged thou art,
And fleetcst with thy load
Bridled art thou without a rein,
And spurrcd without goad.
Men shall bcstridc thee who have made
Their fame, their service, mine
And, when they pray upon their way.
Thci- prayers shall count as thine.
The worship which thy master speaks
Thou sharcst silently;
BY mutual fate he rises up,
Or falls TO earth with thee.
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SINGERS SEWING MACHINES

which are the only Sewing Machines of
any utility which can be used without ma
king the owncr,iablc to II suit for infringe
mcnt of patented privileges, are still sold at
REASONABLE PRICES,
AMI wiM EHqncaioncd Right.
Having terminated our legal controversy
with Elias Howe, Jr., and procured his full
license to use his invention, there is not the
slightest claim that our machines infringe
any other patent
The right to use the machines which we
Havc sold, and shall hereafter sell, is unqucs-
tionablc.
We own ten distinct patents on Sewing Ma
chimes, covering all the nice points of the in
vcntion, and all the machines of other manu-
facturcrs infring" one or more Of them. Our
patent securing the spring whereby the cloth
&c is held to the feeding apparatus by n
yielding pressure, is iniringcd by all the ma
chimes now offered in the market. Those who
buy the inferior and piratical machines, arc
hereby distinctly apprscd that we Shall com
pei them 10 pay us for the privilege Of using
them. Our legal rights will hcnccforlh be
rigidly enforced.
THE IMMENSE SUPERIORITY
Of Singers Sewing Machines has been com
pletely established. They are of universal
application-thc same machine doing all
klnuS Oh Work, anu uOlnS III perfectly. 1Hcy
are not only superior in contrivancc, but un-
cqualcd in mechanical finish. They per-
form all work required, and continue to do it
without getting ont Of order. We desire to
call attention particularly to our new
Machines to Sew with Single Thread,
which by ample trials have been proved su-
pcrior to all others for stitching lnen aud all
very thin fabrics-also for sewing leather ci-
ther with waXcd thread or silk--and for
quilting Innings. We are also prepared to
exhibit and sell cmbroidering machines, pro-
ducing an entirely new and very beautiful
result. Machines Of extra size, both shuttle
and single thread, may be had for small
difference in price. These arc found to be
very popular. Machines for hat binding
stitching carpet-bag handles, and any other
peculiar work, will be supplied at short no.
tice.
Machine Needles, silk Twist on spoo,s,
Three Cord Linen Thread, and all other arr
ticlcs used with Sewing Machines always on
hand and for sale at all our Offices.
Principal Office, No. 323 Broadway, NY.
BRANCH OFFICES.
No 81 South Fourth St. Phil No. a. Hanover ST.,
Baltimore 81, Bait. No. 2i7 River 81, Tr"yi No 2a3
Walnut ST, Gin. 29;am
I. NJ. SINGER & co.
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My tears might well be shed,
To think was not near to keep
One vigil DER thy bed"
He passed away in life's bright morn, before
cloud of care,
Had dimmcd the brightness of his brow or
cast a shadow there;
By many heart he was beloved SO trusting,
true and kind,
or high and towering intellect, and noble,
generous mind.
No dark deceit his bosom knew. no falschood
lit his smile,
But every act, bespoke a heart, devoid Of
sin and guile,
His azure eye as brightly beamed, as glitter
Ing stars above,
J. His heart was light, his smile was bright,
to see him, was to lore.
And little they, who loved him, dreamed ,
when last they saw his face,
And looked upon his manly form, rcpletc
with every grace,
That he, with all his golden hopes, 80 beau
tiful SO gay,
Beneath the blighting hand Of death, so
soon would pass away
But oh too often do we find, that life is but
flower,
Which hangs upon feeble stem, to pluck
at any hour
The hearts we love tho dearest, are first to
pass away,
And the hopes We fondly cherish, ever
soonest will decay.
Far from the dear old homestead, where he
spent his early days,
Far from the friends who ioped him, in n
strangers land he lies,
No teardrops of affection, fall o'er his place
of rest,
The wild flower springs INTENDED, and
blossoms on his breast.
But he will nc'cr be forgotten, by those who
loved him well,
And the anguish Of their stricken hearts, is
more than tongue can tell,
Hes gone! His place is vacant, and can be
filled no more,
But we hope again to meet him, on a foirer
brighter shore.
1DA go.
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I'll sfrllanD. y .
Anecdote of tho Baron Steuben.--
The Troubles of a Night.

Anecdote of tho Baron Steuben.---
The Troubles of a Night.
In the year 1894, there was much OK
citemcut among tie settlers of Onondaga
county, on account of a threatened in-
vasion from the Western Indians. The
alarm was so great, and the immediate
danger so apparent, that many prudent
persons buried their most valuable ef.
iects. To such height were the fears
Of the people excited, that it was con.
fidently believed tho settlement in the
vicinity Of Onondaga would be broken
up. During this state of affairs, Gov.
ernor Clinton, about the middle of May,
dispatched Gen. William North, Gen.
Van RENSSELAER,, Gen. David Van Horne
and Baron Steuben, who had been re.
Gently appointed special commissioners
by the Legislature of Now York, to
provide for the defense of the Western
frontier, and to erect such fortifcations as
they should deem necessary for the pub.
lie safety. Twelve thousand pounds had
been appropriated by the Legislature to
defray any expenses thus made The
commissioners repaired to "Salt Point"
and with the advice of Committee Of
Safety" consisting Of Messrs Dc Witt,
Van Week, Orman, Pharef, and Dan.
forth, advised the erection of a block.
house at that place Tho militia of the
county were called out, and reviewed by
the commissioners, and active measures
taken for the protection of the frontier.
On their return, tho commissioners
spent the night at the house Of Mr..
John A. Shaoffcr, iun.kecper in Manlius
village. The guests were considerably
fatigucd with their journey, aud tho la
bors Of their important trust, and re-
tired early to rest. During the night
there seemed to DO an unusual stir a
bout the house. As the hour Of mid.
night approached it still incre ased, and
betoro morning transpircd one of those
unpostponoable events Incident to oil
prosperous and increasing families. The
Baron was greatly annoyed during the
night, SO that he scarcely slept wink.
The frequent shutting OF doors, contin.
ued trampling Of busy feet, and hushed
sounds Of female voices, which were
greatly msgni6ed by the Baron's nsrv-
0usness and the importance Of progress.
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The DIFFERENoE.-It makes a
great difference whether glasses are
used over or under the nose. If the
former, the persons can see and 90
straight ahead-if the latter, the head
is rather apt to 60 where it can't see at
all. A glass before the eye, is apt to
make a man philosopher; one before
the mouth will make him fool. The
eye raises one to new heights of glory
and granduer; that longitudinal aper-
ture just under the smellers, sinks cor
duroy to new depths. Will young gen.
tlemen with weak eyesight and strong
spiritual appetites, please chalk it down
In their biggest album Temper anes
Organ.
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Reference in regard to the real estate, +. j.
Visschcr g. Co, Real Estate Brokers. New
York Orders (po>t paid) with money en-
closed, To be addressed,
J.W WllOLBRO Sec, ,5O5 Broadway,N.Y
C- The Engravines in III. catalogue arc
now ready for delivery. 23:6m
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BIRDS Nest PUDDIMG.-Pare and
core six or eight good tart apples, so
as to leave them whole, and place
thein in padding dish. Take quart
Of milk, nine eggs and sufficient flour
to make thin batter, pour it on and
cover - ..ae apples; bake in an oven till
Il i done and eat with butter and sugar
or sauce,
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A BIOGRAPHICAL CoNUNDRUM.--
A correspondent Of the Philadelphia
Bulletin perpstratcs the following CO.
nundrum ;
/" Why is President Pierce like the
globe which we inhabit?
Because, although he was thought
at first to be perfect in his sphere, it
as now known be is considerable fiat
tenea at the Polls. 80
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DATENT SAFETY and Alarm Money
l. Drawers, for sale by W. s. LANE
Mddlebury, Sept. 4, 1854. Co, Agent