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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

Remedy for iScaids and Btfrns.-In the
american Medical Gazette" for March, Dr.
Reese thus earnestly reiterates his advice 10
apply flour to scalds and burns.
We still see reported. almost daily, IN
appalling number Of deaths by burns and
sea lds not one of which. we take upon our
selves TO say, need prove fatal, or would do
so, II If few pounds Of wheat flour could
be promptly applied to the wounds made by
fire, and repeated until the infammstory
stage had passed. We have never known
fatal case of scading or burning in which
this practice has been pursued, during more
than thirty years experience, and having
treated hundreds in both public and private
practice. We have known the most extern
sivs burns by falling into cadrons of boil.
ing oil, and even molten "copper" and yet the
patients were rescued by this simple and
cheap remedy, which, from its infallible sue
cess, should suppant all the fashionable nos
trums, whether oil, cotton, lead water. ice.
turpeutue, OF pain exiractors, every one Of
VIII h has been tried a thousand times with
fatal result, and the victims have died in ex-
cruciaiing agony. when few handfuls Of
flour would have Gained them to sleep aud
rescued them from pain and death. Human
iiy should prompt the profession to publish
and republsh the facts on this subject, which
are established by the authority of standard
medical works on both sides of the Atlantic.
Flour Is the remedy, and the only one, in
severe cases OF scaldlnr and burning, casn-
slties which else 20 often destroy life. Let
rs keep 1t before the people, while the ex-
plosion of steam boilers and burning fluid
lamps are SO rife all over our country"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

A husband thus announces the departure
from his 4" bed and board" Of his dearly be-
loved: My wife Annie Maria, has strayed
or been stolen Whoever returns her will
get his head broke. As for trusting her, any
body can do as he sees fi--for as never
pay my own debts, 1t is not at all likely that
VIII lay awake nights thinking about other
PEOPLES
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

The President At .Iolni Jernon The
President of the United States and his FAM
ly made their first pilgrimage 10 the tomb Of
Washington on Friday. HE 9Th ult. lie
was courteously received By Mr.. John a.
Washington, the proprietor Of the estate,
and conducted through the house and around
the grouuds. An elegant boquet itom the
garden Of Mount Vernon was presented to
Mrs Pierce. On their return The party stop
ped at Fort Washington. 5ut were unable TO
obtain admission until she v hite haired non
commissioned officer, who solitary and alone
garrisoned The fortress. could be made to
understand that the commlnler-n-chef Of
the armies Of the United States was knock
ing at the door Tie was a veteran sergeant
Of twenty-sx years standing.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

The Curtain 10 Be Raised BY the K,,oie
.lothings. Ii IL rnmored in political circles,
that large number o. the most influential
members OF the dominant party are about to
give up their allegiance to the order Of Know
Nuthlngs, and to adopt platform which will
do away with all sscresy, signs, &c, TO em-
brace the prominent principles OF the par
ty, to hold their meetings openly, To discuss
political topics, make nominations, &C., In
public, with a view of rendering the party
measures more satisfactory to those who
sympathxe in the American movement, but
object to extra Judicial oaths. Chronicle
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

Important Dscisien.--The Supreme Court
Of this State at their recent session in Mont
pelier, made a decision of considerable prac
tlcal importance, IN which principle was
settled which should be generally under
stood by the people of the State. The prin-
land and conveys It by an ordinary deed OF
warranty, and there is public highway run
ming through or over any part OF the land,
a, the time, such highway is an encnnbrance
upon the land, and breach OF the coyen-
ants in tho deed, and makes the seller liable
to a suit for the damages IN favor Of the pur-
chsser.-!St. Adams Messenger.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

A Doestickian writes from Cincinnati a
bout hogs;-" The only way TO see the city
Is to wait until military company turns out.
aud then get between their ranks. They
always carry their muskets at low trail to
clear the streets of the porkers.n
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

Mr.. 2. Park, the editor of the PnkuMe
Lumiudry, whose office was destroyed by
mob, was from Grafton, Vermont. He left
Tor the College at Springfield, ILL.,, and while
there pursuing his studies the war broke out
between Mexico and Texas, in which he en-
listed and served under Gen. Houston. lie
was at the massacre of San Jacinio and
barely escaped with his life. At the close
of the war he returned to Illinois, and re-
ceivcd n leutenant's commission but left
again to take part in the border war with the
Camancbes AIR Park bull. a warehouse at
the place which bears his name.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

rERNs-si 50eash In advance $500 fpsymer
lisa ntie IN adv.aos intefest always ehsfgsd frci
he end ofthc year.
Annexod Is list Of agents toreeeive sub.otptioni
Advertisements and oommuoics lions, aud asknowladg
paynentfor the same.
bakersfield, }. .PoMERoY,
Bfookfeld, ). u. SMITH,
Cabot, &. c. BROWN,
Dauyine, CHARLES :. DANA,
Elmois, s. q. SCOTT,
nydepark, EDWARD D. SAWYER,
Johnson, c. w. SCOTT,
Mar.h6eld, +. d. PUTNAM,
Worthwhile, }. c. MOVES,
Middlcsor, JESSE JOHNSON, it,
Nouhaela, +. SMITH,
ofanre, CARLOS CARPENTER,
Plaiudeld, a. r. BANCROFT,
South IIardwics, c. sHlPMAN,
stowe. JOSEPH C.RAYMONn,
srsesfd, WILLIAM ROLLINS.
South STAFFORD, DANIEL w.Jupp,
Tunbn4ge, AARON y. KING,
Vatshcll and Faysion. ORANGE SMITH
warren, FRANKLIN WRIGHT,
waterbury and nurhufy,
Wunamnowu, DARIUS PRIDE,
wofooHer. JONAS ABBOTT.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

SPAIN allcays The Same. The more we
see of Spain, the more we see the truth OF
an excellent fable which was related to us
some time ago, and which | must trans
cribe, as sort Of Justification OF our own
structures on the country. Thus runs the
story: Jupiter one day came down from
heaven to look about him. and to see this
fair world. and the wonderful progress of the
various nations IN arts and civilization. A
terrestrial guide attended him, The was more
fortunate IN getting one t1an we have been.
and pointed out to him the kingdoms Of the
lower world. "That, sire, is France, and
that is England" POSSIBLY he Indicated also
Russia and Turkey, whercupon Jupiter ex-
pressed himself greatly astonished "and, -
continued the guide, please your Majesty,
this IS Spain." "You need not have told
me" said Jupiter, :" knew it directly it
remains exactly the same as when created
it."-.Noies Of Tourist.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

All the accounts from the Western Suites
concur IN representing the prospect OF the
coming crop as unusually fine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

More than 500 Mormsns arrived at pha-
delphia from Liverpool on Saturday, and IA
reached the same port a few days previous.
all bound direct for the Great Sail Lake City.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

According Ia a statement of the Treasur-
er of Pennsy lvania, the total defalcations by
public officers of the State are estimated at
@iGg, Obj.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

Adversely introduces us to strange bedfel-
low. Mr.. Shorts found himself snoozinp.
the other night, beside log of wood. hog
and drunken Dutchman--all in a lumber
ward.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

Terrible Tragedy IN Beioif, Uisoonsin.-
From private letter from Beloit, we learn
the following PARTICULARS of dreadful ira
gedi which occurred IN that place on the
I'D ult The wife of a citizen Of that town
was awakened from her sleep about 3 o.
clock, on the morning of the Odd by noise
which she heard In an adjoining apartment.
Ia moment more she saw CLEAN from a
dark lantern, held by a man IN that room,
and screaming with alright awoke her hus-
band, who was sleeping at her side. rs he
sprng from the bed, the intruder fred at
hin with pistol, the ball Just missing has
head and burying itself in the pillow
Snatch ~ doIbe-barreled gun from the
wall he discharged both barrels at the in
Iuder. The contents Of one barrel entered
the mans head and the other his body, kill
ing lim instantly. Leaving the body where
it fell the gentleman and his wife proceed
ed ID the nearest neighbor. told him what
had happened. and induced him 70 return
with them TO the house. But imagine the
feelings of the neighbor, himself man
universally esteemed and respected, to re-
cognlze IN the mangled body OF the dead
robher his OIUn son : On returning to his
house. the father found the sons room IN
occupied, the window open, and rope lad
der extending from the window to the
ground. I ne gentleman who shot the rob
Der had suffered the loss OF two gold watches
some Time before, IN mysterious manner,
aud NOW attributes their theft TO this per-
sDI,.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

"A good suggesiiOn.-The Editor of the
Rutland Herald, in an article on shade trees,
recommends TO boys Of district shoots TO
set out trees around the School Houses"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

Butter. - Though butter may be consider
cd as one Of the mos common of all ordina-
~ things. yet the ancients we're nearly. If
not entirely, ignorant Of Its existence. The
Older translators Of Hebrew seemed to think
that they had met with It in Scripture, but
most modern biblical critics agree that what
was formerly interpreted butter sign6ed
milk or cream, or, more properly sour thick
milk. The word referred TO plainly alludcs
10 a liquid, as It appears that the substance
meant was used for washing the feet, and
that It was imbbed, and had an intoxicating
inhsence. u Is well known that mares
mi J., when sour, has a similar effect hose
acquainted with the authorized version Of
the Bible would infery on reading the Both
chapter Of Proverbs, that butter was prepar-
ed by shaking or beating the original, how
ever, signifies pressing or squeezing, eyld-
emily meaning milking, aud not the making
OF iu,ter
Herodolus, in his accoun, of the Seythi-
ans, makes obscure mention Of butter. This
Is tie oldest reference known.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

Communication between 81. Louis and
Kansas was at last accounts growing more
and more difficult. Most of the Missouri
River stesinboa,s were sgtonnd.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

The .normons and their .Nep Governor. -
The papers supply US with the heads of a
speech made by Brigham Young in refer
ence to Col. Sleptoe's appointment 1t ap-
pears that he will acquiesce. lie observed /:
" For man to come here and infringe upon
my individual rights aud privileges, aud up
on those of my brethren, will never meet
my sanction, and will scourge such an one
until he leaves; am after hun. But will
say, to the praise of the gallant gentleman
referred TO, # there was a going to be
gentleman called upon to be our Governor,
there Is not man. outside the kingdom Of
God, that would listen TO sooner. and feel
more confidence and cordially towards,
Than To him"
Polygauy is vne OF the personal rights
and privileges" that Young will be after
any man for interfering with lie denies
The right of the L. S. government to inter
iere with 1t.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

The Reciprocity Treaiy.-We learn that
new circular viii be Immediately issued
from the Treasury Department, which will
meet the questions raised in New England
10 regard to the free importation Of lumber
under the Reciprocity Treaty This docu-
ment will countersct the former treasury
circular which has excited SO much COM
meni ia business circles. It is said that the
new circular will contain the following:
While boards. beams, panks, lalhs, and
the other enumerated articles would if i'm
ported IN their rough-hewn or saw state. be
entitled TO free entry as comprehended in
the timber or lumber referred to in the treaty,
articles entered under the same designations,
and any other articles Of wood, if manufact
ured IN whole or in part, by planning, turning.
splitting, shaving, or any other process Of
manufacture other than hewing or saving,
must be considered as remaining liable 10
the duty imposed by the existing tariff act
on " manufactures of wood
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

.Middie5ry Coiiegs.-For a few weeks
past there has been more than usual religious
interest among the students in Middlebury
College.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

Shrinking Of ffanaet-Enclose new han-
mel IN a bag heat and DOLL It. II will never
shrink any more after this operation 1t
should thea be made up into garments.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

Dorm in Prioe.-There Is every prospect
Of a tumble in the price OF potatoes. They
are now selling on shipboard at Boston at Is
cents bushel. The warm weather is bring
ing the potatoes out Of their holes, aud 1t IL
found that the high price paid for them all
winter was not 50 much actual scarcity as il
was speculation They were selling at 50,
- in Philadelphia few weeks ago, and now
they will command no more than > 81, and
it is doubtful if that price viii be sustained
long. - Philadelphia Ledger.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18
FRIDAY, MAY Is, 1855.

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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

7'roy, W y 4 letter from Troy. n. Y,
10 the editors of the Independent, dated
March 26lh, says:
1--WE are in The midst Of blessed revival
season IN tins city. For three months there
has been a gracious ouipourlng Of Coils
Spirit ia many of the churches. In ID. Be
mans Church, the awakening has Increased
until the preseu, time, AMI the blessed Spr
u is seen in the salvation of many souls. -
The daily afternoon and evening meetings
for prayer and conversation, the reguior dis
pensation of Divine services each evening,
the lldies'speclal prayer meetings, the young
mems stated conventions for prayer, all u
nted, have seemed TO bring the rich blessing
OF God upon this people, and our meetings
are more fully attended than at any previous
time. Last evening, lSahbath,j when our
venerable pastor requested any present who
were anxious for the prayers Of the brethren
in their behalf, to signify 1t by rising, six or
eight persons arose IN tears, and requested
prayers OF the people. The meeting was a
fearful and affecting one, and many hearts
were melted.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

Finale ofhe Cuban Expedition. A New
Orleans correspondent of the Mem York Tn
bune says that at a meeting Of the Cuban
Jania, held on Sunday, April 18th, Gen.
Qnitman handed IN his resignation as Com
mander-in-Chief OF the expedition which has
been 50 long organizing against Cuba. All
the American officers who held commissions
IN this Quitman army have also resigned (;
the cause Of the Cubans is now entirely in
the hands of the Junta. The correspondent
says
4" AT the time Of the organization of the
expedition, the leaders had every assurance
from President Franklin Pierce that be would
not Interfere with the enterprise. Previous
to his election he was warm friend of the
Cuban cause, and did not hesitate to express
himself Ia its favor on every occasion. Thou
sands Of Southern Wings voted for hun on
that account The administration, however,
have thrown every obstacle 10 the way of the
departure OF Quitman; and but FOR the
determined course pursued by the President
aud the Cabinet to defeat the enterprise,
Gen. Quitnan and an army of 1000 men
would now be on the Island of Cubl at the
head Of n successful revolutionary party.
This Quitman Expedition has been badly
managed, and has been a continual series of
plumbers"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

The Ysrgennss Independent has been re-
yiyed and Is published BY Mr.. Judd a, Yer
gennes.-It is not N. \. II Is now the
. Ctfissn"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

.uonum,nfio Cor. Paine. we are pleased
to learn that definite arrangements, are at
length made, for the erection Of a suitable
monument over the grave of the late Fix
Governor Paine.-Mr. L. J. Bates, marble
dealer Of this place, has the contract from
James c. Dunn Esq, of Boston. 1t is to be
built of the best Vermont Marble and will
stand sixteen feet high, the base being SIX
feet square. Cost Messenger.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

IN Iishnlan nj Sobasiopol The cores
pendent of the Morning Post, in describing
the proceedings during the time of truce be-
fore Sebasiopol on The 18th, says:-All were
very curious to visit the scene of attack dur
ing the time the truce was flying. The light
DIVISION went down, and the enemy dad the
same, and many lively joke was passed,
such as what are you waiting for = when
are you going to storm the town " and such
like but amongst the most liughable was
that of an lnshman serving IN the Russian
army inside the garrison. who still retains
his old Irish barney. lie came running up,
whilst intermixed one amongst the other IN
burying the dead, aud said IN a strong Irish
voice, And sure is there evir one of yez
from Belfast because If there rs, here Is a
townsman sure. But how many is there Of
yez mounts in the trenches Of n night, sure 2
All this at one breath. An English soldier
answered, About two hundred About
two hundred is it, said the Russo lrshman,
aud sure We name two thousand and when
are yez coming into the town and sure we
are tired Of waiting for yen and now jist tell
US the night yez are coming, boys, and sure
sure we'll look out for yoz' Now this Is, in
reality, what actually pissed lie Afterwards
said that he had been IN the Russian service
some time, and that he had tried several
times to desert, but could not, they kept him
50 close. lie could not desert under flag
Of truce not lawful, not honofable."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-05-18

TERNs.-si so.s-h In advance 5000 fpsymeni
isa II ,ie IN advanee ntefest always ehsfged from
he end ofthc year.
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Wntrbmnu K 5tatr suurnnl.

PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-01-19
Assignee's Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that Mayer Water
IN man ed Hugo Waterman, Of Biddeford, in
the County of York, traders, and copartners In
business, under the firm, name and style OF Wa
terman Brothers, the 18th day Of Japaary, A.
ID. 1885, made an assignment OF all their zeal and
personal. estate, whether the same belonged 10
them Us partners or rs tenants, in common or in
any other manner, and in their several capacities,
saving and excepting, however, such property as
may by law be exempt from attachment, TO SAM
ue W. Luques, Of said Biddeford, 30 trust, tor the
following purposes, To wit To pro.ide for, and
make an equal distribution among such OF the
creditors of the said Hugo, Waterman and Mayer
Waterman, ss shall, after notice, as provided by
law, become parties 10 the indeniurc and assign.
Inent, the distribution 10 be made among such
creditors in proportion 10 the amount Of their re-
speciive claims Now notice is hereby given o.
the said assignment by said Mayer Waterman
and Hugo Waterman, aud that said Samuel w. Lu.
aues has accepted said trust, and given and tlled
his bond rs the law directs and all creditors o
said Mayer Waterman and Hugo Waterman arr
hereby notified that three months are allowed &c
all OF said creditors, 10 become partners TO SAID
assignment.
Dated ut Biddeford, this eighteenth day Of Jan.
uary, in the year OF our Lord one thousand, eigh
hundred and fay.6vc
SAMUEL W. LuQuEs, Mayer s'' %s;ss Ss &
, Hugo Waterman.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-01-19


TIE Nsv Engiand WaaAisgtoRiaa says -
For incipient consumption, we know Of no better
remedy than wISTARS BALSAM OF WILD
CHERRY. II Is soothing and healing In Its ma.
ture, and is admirably adapted to allay and diss.
pate that annoying and distressing irritation
which much prevails ut this season Of the year,
caused by colds, coughs, and chills, brough, on
by frequent aud sudden changes OF the weather
We know Of several severe cases which have
been radically cured by the Use of this Basam--
Some two years since a friend Of ours was suffer.
ing under what was though, to be confirmed con.
sumpton-a severe cough, loss Of appetite, night
sweais, &c. BY the use OF the Balsam he dis
PEELED these alarming encroachmenis, and Is now
In the enjoyment OF comparative good health.
Sold by all druggists. 2w-3
AGEsrs. J. Sawyer, 8. =. Lord, Biddelord (;
I. Gilman, J. G. Rollins, Saco; A. Warren, Ken
nebunkr j. Cousins, A. s. Luques, kennebunk
port: w. Lttle6eld, Wells; Saywsrd &c Weber,
Alfred; J. Merrill, Springvale; q. II, Snow, N.
Berwick; J. q. Thompson, s. Berwick; ii. A.
Pike, Cornish; G. Gilman, Buxton; j. Racket,
w. Parsons6eld; J. Brackstt, L. Parsons6eld.