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FREE SPEEcH"-AN INCIDENT A friend
relates the particulars of an affair that hap
pened few days ago, in St. Louis, and the
story is worth repeating
An itinerant street preacher was holding
forth one day in the vicinity to the Court
House, and as it is usual with the genus.
was inveighing in strong language against
foreigners. police officer in the vicinity
suffered the speaker to 60 ahead until large
crowd had collected around him, and some
symptoms of disturbance were manifested
when he interposed with
Look here, old fellow, that can't be per-
mitted here. You must como down from
there =
The officer laid hands on the speaker, and
was about to disnount him from the box on
which he stood-a demonstration that pro-
duced a sensation in the auditors, and thev
cried out as they felt-some shame shame =
free speech = and others down with him -
shut him up!' At this moment repre-
sentative of Virginia chivalry, in passing,
saw the muss, and rushed up inquring-
: Is that some id abolitionist' Down
with him Tar and feather the scoundrel =
'Oh no. said friend, it's only a friend
preaching agin the Catholics and foreigners =
Is that all ! said our Virginian, then
let him 60 ahead; I'm for free speech
The application can be made by those who
are at the point. Chicago TriJune
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Farm Teams-Breeding Mares vs.. OIers

p Comstock writing from Huron Co.,
Ohio. says would like to give my views
upon the subject Of the best teams for farm
ing whether horses or oxen are to be
preferred. | was raised On farm in Con-
necticut, and grew up with strong prejudice
in favor of oxen, but have since changed my
mind. have for some years past done the
work Of my farm of 200 acres, with breeding
mares, and find it more profitable than any
other team. | have now on hand a pair Of
young mares, five years old and past, which
have done the most of my work for the last
three years, and raised two colts each, worth
at five months old, $40 per colt. These
mares are very large, one weighing 1900
lbs the other 1900 lbs We consider them
equal to two yoke Of oxen for farmers pur-
poses. 1t is thought by some that mares in
toaI should not be worked, but have had
better success with mares that have been reg
uMrly worked through the season, and raised
better stock than from those which have lain
idle. My mares last spring drew the plow
up to the very day Of foaling, and were
hitched to the plJw again when the colts
were three days old. have yearlinS which
will weigh 1000 lbs
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the forces Of human freedom and slavery
were marsbaling for the great contest which
was to decide, whether men were capable of
self-government or not. They lived at Il
time when they were called upon to carry
out the revolution which their fathers com
menced. They achieved n physical revou-
ton, but it was LETT for their descendants to
secure and perfect the moral and spiritual
part of it. Their fathers struck the crown
from the head of the tyrant, and it was for
their descendants to liberate the slave from
the chains that fettered him lie did not
know that he could better, in conclusion,
express the sentiments that crowded upon his
mind, than by repeating the language of one
Of their most gifted New England poets-the
Quaker poet
Mr.. Hale concluded by repeating that most
beautiful poem of hitter, entitled an "Inuo-
cation 10 Freedom' -
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EXCITING ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR.-An
encounter of an exciting and dangerous char
acter, with bear, occurred on the 10th
inst, near Wellsville, in Allegheny Co. Mr..
FRANCIS SMITH, young man residing in
that vicinity, being in the woods with his
gun, shot fawn. After loading his piece,
he proceeded a few rods, till, on climbing
over large log in a windtall he chanced to
rouse large bear which had been quietly
sleeping on the other side. Bruin being
thus unceremoniOusly disturbed, sprang upon
Mr., s. and caught him around the waist
The embrace thus given was considerably
more strenuous than welcome. The cnraged
brute would doubtless have made short work
with Mr.. 5. who is a person of small size,
weighing only l05 lbs, hut for the promp-
titude and presence of mind which he was
able to command. Placing his foot beneath
this breech of his gun, he contrived to raise it
so that with bis hands, which were fortu-
nately free, he turned the muzzle downwards
upon the bear and fired, The charge took
effect, and the formidable animal fell dead.
Mr. 5. doubtless felt that he had narrowly
escaped a deadly peril. The bear was found
to weigh 300 lbs ROch. Am,
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WHAT NEXT, Barnum is to be out-done

WHAT MKT Barnum is to be out-done
A show greater than the baby exposure is
said to be gotten up Children of q large
growth, served up in their % native pewter, ="
as Bob Sawyer would say, are now to be e1-
hibited to the astonished gaze of all Gotham.
According to the Tribune
The plan is to collect a couple of speci-
mems Zone of each sex, of the various tribes
and nations on the habitable globe-to be
exhibited in their native costumes, and thus
to satisfy the curiosity of those who believe
that the proper study of mankind is man.
We are informed that large snm has been
raised for the accomplishment of the pur-
pose, and that measures will soon be adopted
to carry it into effect
" In their native costumes :" Well, some
of the specimens-those from the interior OF
Africa for instance--will preseut an appear
ance certainly unique, if nothing more
State of Maine.
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The PLATFORM Of THE AMERICAN PARTY
which we published in another column, in
connection with an account Of the proceed
ings of the National Council at Philadelphia, ,
is a rare patchwork of separate planks that
will fail of commencing itself TO the North.
In the second apartment of the 4th story we
find the following -
"A tender and sacred regard for those acts
of craftsmanship, which are to be contra-dis-
tinguishcd from acts Of ordinary legislation,
by the fact of their being of the nature of
the nature of compacts and agreements and
so to be considered a fixed and settled
national policy.'
This "tender and sacred regard for 'com-
pacts and agreements" was strikingly mani
Tested By the action of the Council in relus-
ing to entertain proposition looking to the
restoration of the Missouri Compromise
The tenderness Of such a regard may indicate
the senstility of those who entertain it, but
it is certain death to the recipients Of such
favo's. The North are in pursuit of justice {;
they claim it as their right while all snivell-
ing expressions of " tender" feelings they
can we'll dispense with.
The delegates who refused to be governed
by such Il platform, and appealed to the
people in short and pithy address, spoke
no more than the settled convictions of the
North upon tho subject of Slavery Tho
resolutions of the generally dominant party
in this state have been fully up to that
standard for years, In taking such course
these delegates will be sustained, for the
hearts of the people Of the North will hence
forth continue to echo the sentiment, Free
dom is National and Slavery is Sectional -
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THE Policy OF THE SouTn.-Mr Toombs
of Georgia, on the evening Of his departure
for Europe, wrote a letter to a friend in
Georgia, vehemently denouncing the Know
Nothings, and closing with the following
statement Of the course which, in his iudg-
ment, the south should pursue
:" The true policy of the South is to unite
to lay aside all party division Wings, Dem
ocrats and Know Nothings should come
together, and combine for their common
safety. If we are wise enough to do this
to present one unbroken Of fifteen States
united for the preservation Of their own
rights, the Constitution and the Union, and
to uphold and support that noble band Of
patriots at the North, who have stood for the
Constitution and the right, against the
tempest of fanaticism, folly and treason
which has assailed them. we shall succeed.
We shall then have conquered peace which
will be enduring, and by means which will
not invite further aggression
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REcIrE FOR MAKING BEER.-Take one pint
of corn and boil it until it is a little soft,
add to it one pint of molasses and one gallon
of water; shake them well together, and set
it by the fire, and in twenty-four hours the
beer will be excellent. When all the beer in
the jug is used, just add more molasses and
water.
The same corn will answer for six months,
and the beer will be fit for use in twelve
hours, by keeping the jug which contains it
warm In this way the whole ingredients
used in making gallon of beer will not cost
over four cents and it is better and more
wholesome than ciler.-MaiHs Farmer.
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MosE Posi- OFFICE DEvELoPxEsTs,-Ths
Baltimore Patriot says that Mr.. D. b. Will
helm, who owns paper mill near Union.
town, Mo, purchased IN Baltimore, last
November, a lot of waste parer, and in it was
found letter containing S2S in bank notes,
and in package a large number of bills
were found, in all S434. In tearing open the
package. with the wrapper came out check
Tor $40 900, which was supposed to be a can.
celed one many such having been found
among the old paper" The wrapper and
the check went into the mill, but the money
was taken by the workman to Mr. Wilhelm
who advertised it in a Baltimore paper -
The money was afterwards claimed by Mr..
Maguyer, post Office agent, who said that
the letters or packages containing 1t were
missing from the Baltimore post ,oftce' Inc
s25 was given up on the production OF a
letter from lady stating that she had mailed
such an amount to tine Office IN baitlmoIs. ~.
e434 when he receives reasonable proof that
il will GO into the right hands
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NF DR.. Walk, a Know Nothing member
of Congress elect from Queens County, NY,
was found guilty of an assault and battery
on Mrs. Penfold, a fair married lady Of
twenty FIVE. The lady swore that the Doc
tor, who is represented to be fine looking
man of six-feettwo, against the peace of
saulted and kissed her. The American party.
Judging from the cases of HISS and Walk
have the most liberal notions of liberty. -
Smelling in other folks cupboards keeping
nistre,se, at hotels at public expense, and
kissing other men, wives, are getting to be
" cardinal principles. - Windsor Journal
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The Pocket.Book Drop Game in the
Country.
TFron the Buffalo Ram nile lima l31

A day or two since, farmer, aged about
As, who lived thirty miles from here, was
walking along in tho vicinity of toe Eastern
Railroad depot, when youngster about 2
years old came up in great hurry
Says he Mister, you have lost your
pocket book " "Oh, no, say. the farmer
. Well, some one ha. and look, here's a
fifty dollar bin now, am in great hurry
give me little something Tor it, and you
can go and get the bill changed" All the
money the man had about him was 81, which
he gave the boy and took the pocket book
when on examination it proved to be a hair
oil advertising bill, Fifty Dollars" in large
characters printed on it. The farmer was
fairly sold out, and had 10 borrow of friend
at the Railroad Hotel money enough to get
home with.
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7 GET IL Y.
[From Putuam's Magazine for June.
ROBERT OF LIN COLIN.

[From Putuam's Magazine for June.l
ROBERT OF LINCOLN.
By WILLIAM c. BRYANT.
Merlily singing on briar and weed,
lear to the nest of his little dame.
Over the mountain-side or mead.
Robert of Lincoln is telling his namc
Bob-o' Link, bob-o' link,
Sphinx, sphinx, sphinx
Snug and safe Is that nest of ours,
Hidden among tho summer flowers,
Chce, chec chee.
Robert of Lincoln is gnily drest,
Wearing a bright black wedding coat
White are his shoulders and white his crest,
Hear him call in his merry note,-
Bob-o'-link, bob-o-ink,
Sphinx, spank, sphinx
Look, what nice new coat is minc,
Sure there never was bird fine.
Chcc, chee, Chez
Robert of Lincoln's Quaker wife,
Pretty and quiet, with plain brown vings,
Passing at home patient life,
Broods in;the grass whilc her husband sings,
Bob-o'-lnk, bob-o'.link,
SPHINX, spank, sphinx
Brood kind creature you need not feat
Thieves and robbers whilc am here.
thcc, chce, chcc.
Modest and shy rs nun Is she
One weak carp is her only note.
Braggard and prince OF braggarts Is he
Pouring boasts from ms little throat,-
Bob-o'-link, bob-o'-link,
Splnk, spank, sphinx
Never was | afraid of man
Catch me, cowardy knaves, ii you can.
Chce, chee, chce.
Six white eggs on n bed of hay,
Fleckcd with purple, pretty sight
There as the mother sits all day
Robert is singing with all his might
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Good Advice.

We commend the spirit and suggestions of
the following article from the W Wdtchmdn.
\ word Of advice to those X, Ms, who
possess back bones You were unwise IN
linking yourselves with Slaveocrats and
Doughfaces for that mistake you have now
made honorable atonement by quitting their
company. The X n party, as a national
party, is doad-yea " it stinketh, )" and must
be buried out Of sight before the dog days.
You Northern men OF back bones are free
again; free from your oaths, and from bad
party. You must go somewhere politically
you must enter some other organization.
Your instincts for Freedom point the way
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-07-06

UNGALLANT.-The author of Habits and
Men" relates IN anecdote of an old fashioned
naval captain who committed the offence of
dancing without gloves. The marine hero
in question had stood up to 20 through a
country dance with very fine lady, who was
hands were not covered according to etiquette.
" Captain" said his fair partner, "you are
perhaps not aware that you have not got
your gloves on -" Oh, never mind, Ma am
answered the commander, "never MIND
can wash my hands when we've done
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PoLITIcAL PARTIES in this coun-
try, at present, seem to be of all sorts, names
and sizes, and he must be very difficult to
please who cannot find banner under which
to enrol himself. Among the present politi-
cal organizations are, the " American" or
Know Nothing, which has just constructed II
platform at Philadelphia. The Northern
and Western Americans who seeded from
the above. The Democratic Party in favor
of Pierce Il Co. The Democratic Party op-
posed to Pierce " Co, The Wing Party
The Know Something's, who recently as
sembled at Cleveland, and are opposed to
Slavery. The Say Nothings,' opposed to
the Know Nothings. The Abolitionists.
The Southern Party recently started in
Georgia. The Friends of Temperance, and
the Opponents # Prohibitory Liquor Law
Bill. There are many other smaller organi-
cations, but the above, we believe, show the
front ranks of political parties, as they now
stand.-COur. + Eng.
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To KEEP BUGs AND WoRNs FROM DESTROYING
VINEs.-Take hen manure and put 1t into
vat, and mix it with water, and make il q
strong liquor and wet the plants every nigh,
until out of danger and they will grow very
fast if treated in this way.--Northrn
Farmer.
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rTThc New York Express, X. n, sa

ETTho New York Express, X, N, says
/" Sam never before had so much trouble in
all his born days" He may take courage,
for hi, troubles in this world seem well nigh
over. The EXPIRES, thinks mo maintain
able platform can be agreed upon 1t
adds -" The probability is that the Amer
lean party will carry no more elections Of
importance, North or South"
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- THr FOLLOWING prescription for a
comfortable cold is furnished by that myth
ieal parsonage of these latter days, western
editor
Take one pint of good whisky, stir IN
well one spoonful Of whiskey then add
smother pint of whskey; heat carefully with
a spoon, and keep pouring in whisky, Fill
a large howl with water, and make the ser
want set it out of your reach, Take small
tumbler, pour in two spoonsful of water
pour out the water and fiji up with whisky,
and add TO the above, Flavor with whisky
to your taste -
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- ENTIRELY UNNEoEssARY.- There is a
sign projecting from the door Of mantua-
maker shop in Troy, the concluding portion
of which reads thus
NIB. Dresses made lower than ever"
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Bounty Land,

THE undersigned will give their particular at
Il tention to procuring Land Warrants under the
Bounty La nd Bill recently passed by Congress
All the Volunteers at tho Battle Of Plattsburgh,
or their widows, all widows Of Revolutionary Sol
ders, and all Soldiers Of the War Of 1872, or their
widows, who have not already received one hundred
and sixty acres, are entitled to Land Warrants un-
der this Bill,
Full information on all Bounty Land or Pension
Claims can be obtained Of WESTON SHAW.
Burlington, Vt, March IA, 1855 w6mos
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. REMARKABLE LONGEVITY. - There are
now living, three in this State and two
in Mass, five brothers, Squier by name, the
youngest eighty-three, the eldest ninety-six,
their united ages about four hundred and
fity-all Of them in the funess of manhood.
over six feet in height and up to six feet four
inches, their physical proportions well deye-
oped. All of them have been prominent for
wealth and influence. the writer Of this
few days since in New Haven. Vt, one
OF the brothers, near ninety, riding on horse
oack, thus giving evidence Of his equestrian
ship
The above will be considered Il case without
parallel until something is shown to the
contrary. Verify
- COLONEL KINNEY GONE, AT Last 1t
seems that Col. Kinney and eighteen others
stole of from the United States on the 9th of
June, in Il schooner called the Emma What
became of his bonds and other matters is not
said, COL Kinney and the steamer United
States, with five hundred men. with arms and
munitions Of war, dwindlrd down to Col.
Kinney, q schooner and eighteen men, sur
reptitiouSly ezpatriating themselves When
he establishes his new Central American
republic, we may hear moro of the Col if
not before.
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DANCING,
F. J. e "a r Il
4 A G II 4 Il OF DANG ING,

Rutland. Vermont.
S prepared to furnish DANCE MusIC,-any mum.
4 ber Of musicia ns--tO suit the occasion
BALLROOM dancing, ths lateststye, taught in
all its branches,
Oct. &, 1854. wifi
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--THE STATE FAIR RouND.-The work
of fencing the Fair Ground is progressing
rapidly The ground lies about one third Of
a mile north of the Railroad Station, on the
east side of Grove Street, There is neither
mud nor sand to hinder the approach to it,
and a plank side walk, nearly the whole dis
tance. will aid the pedestrians. The animals
and articles for exhibition will be located in a
beautiful grove of old maple trees. The
grove is on gently rising hill, afording BY
its elevation and smooth surface every pos
siblc advantage for favorable prospect, aud
easy movement of the visitors. The trottins
course is Immediately east Of the grove, Is
level, and has ample room and verge. A more
beautiful and appropriate spot cannot Be
found in the State -Rutldrd Herald.
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GREELY IN 4 FRENCH JAlL.-IIorace Greelv.
who is now in Paris, writes to the TriJuac
very entertaining account of his adventures
in the debtors PRISON in that city. 1t appears
that Mr.. Greedy was arrested at the suit of
Mons. Lechesnc, sculptor, who sent a
statue to the New York exhibition, and
affirmed that it had been broken, and he
could not get it back. lie laid his damages
at S250O' and sued Mr.. Greedy as Director
OF the Crystal Palace Association. The ar
rest took place on Saturday, and it was i'm
possible for him to procure suitable counsel
and get the case before the proper tribunal
(whcn he was Of course discharscd) before
Monday, thus giving him nearly three days
behind stone walls. Greedy is Philosopher,
and relates his experience in vein Of good
humor and quiet sarcasm which is admirable.
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r Melon Bros The Name Farmer has

r MELON Bros. The Name Farmer has
the following
terrible pest, the melon or squash bug
You need not be- Get 4 lbs. quassia chips
and pour four gallons of boiling water over
them in a barrel. Cover to keep in steam
and stand IL hours then fill the barrel and
water daily, Bugs don't like bitters."
The bangor Whig endorses the above and
adds
" 4 friend informs us that an occasional
application of the decoction, say once week,
TO his rose bushes has enabled him, for two
seasons, to preserve their foliage from the
insects which ntest them. 1t will operate
both as prevention and cure
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