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TnE Use OF REMEMBERING.-" What's the
use of remembering all that - pettishly
cried a boy, after his father who had been
giving him some instruction, had left the
room.
"l'll tell you what, remembering is of
great service sometimes said his cousin
" Let me read to you now from the Living
Age Please hear"
" Ny dog, Dash, was once stolen from me, -
saws Mr. Kidd - After being absent thir-
teen months, he one day entered my office in
town with a long string tied around his neck
lie had broken away from the fellow who
held him prisoner, Our meeting was joy
iul one. found out the thief, had him ap-
pretended, and took him before Il magistrate
lie sworc the dog was his, and called wit
nesses to hear him out.
" Mr.. Kidd, asked the lawyer, addressing
me, " can you give any satisfactory proof of
this dog being your property"
Placing my mouth to the dogs ear-frst
giving him a knowing look-l whispered u
little communication known only to us two
Dash immediately reared upon his hind legs,
went through with q series of maneuyres
with a stick, guided by my eye, which sat
the whole court in roar. My evidence
needed nothing more, the thief stood convict
ed, Dash was liberated, and among the cheers
of the multitude, merrily bounded home
ward"
There, boy, do you hear that That
dogs remembering was of service to him /;
it is taken rs evidence in a court, and it
fairly got the case. Yes, he was set free,
and thief convicted. Well, if remembering
his masters instruction served dog SO we'll
how much more likely is it to be important
for a boy to treasure up the instructions of
his father, not knowing what they may keep
him out of"
The lesson is pretty good one, and boys
suir p~lfit Iv Il
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-04-13

NERMoNT.-llon. T.. p. WALTON, of Mont
pelicr, formerly Il General in the militia,
recently replied by letter. as follows, to inqui-
ries made of him by friends of militia reform
in Massachusetts,. Wecut from the Boston
Traveller.
tits some ten or twelve years since Yer
mont abolished her system Of brigade. rcg-
mental and company drills and mustcrs, re-
tanning her organization of able-bodied men,
from the ages of X to IS, liable to bear arms
in case of invasion or instructions.
No special police was provided to take its
place.
There has been no increase of popular dis
order, or of difficulty in executing the laws,
or in preserving the public peace, resulting
from such abolition. On the contrary, there
has been less popular disorder for the
annual mustcrs themselves were occasions
for disorder, from frequent and abundant
treating with spirituous liquors to the null
titudcs Of lockers on at the annual musters,
drills and company trainings. There has
been a manifest increase Of pub'ic trdnYuiiUy.
great saving Of time and money to the peo-
pie, and vastly less expense to the State gov
crnment, from the abolition of our militia
system of public drills and mustcrs.
The general effects have been good, both
in pecunary and moral point of view
There has occurred but one mob in Vermont
since the abolition spoken Of That was
among Irish laborers on the Railroad. 1t
was promptly and easily quclled by a few
Green Mountain boys, with gun and hayonct
in hand, without the shedding Of blood.
though quantity of aicohoi. the cause Of the
riot, iCds spilled on the occasion.
The penpie generally do not desire Il
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-04-13
Much Honey from n Little,

Those who wish to increase the quantity of
their honey, and also to increase its flavor,
can do so by following Langstroth's direc-
tons as follows
Z" dissolve two pounds of the purest white
sugar in as much water as will be just neces
sdry to reduce it toa syrup. take one pound
of the incest, whitcclover honey-any other
light colored honey, of good favor, will
answer-and after warming it. add to it the
sugar syrup and stir the contents When
COOL this compound will be pronounced, by
the best judges of honey, to be one of the
most luscious articles which they ever tast-
ed and it will be- by almost every one,
preferred to the unmixed honey. Refined
loaf sugar is a perfectly pure and inodorous
sweet, and one pound of honey will commu-
nicate the honey flavor to twice that quantity
of sugar while the new article will be des
titute of that smarting taste which honey
alone so often has, and will be found per
fectly to agree with those who cannot eat
the clear honey with impunity."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-04-13

BROOK FAEN.-On the 22d inst the famous
Brook Farm, in Roxbury, was sold at auc-
tion. This spot is the scene of llawthornc's
Blithcdale Romance. 1t was the seat of
stmi-Fourieristc Association about - or II
years ago, and Hawthorne resided there for
Il time. Many other persons OF note were
also amongst the members. At the head of
it was George Ripley, now principal editor
Of the New York Tribune. There was also
Charles \. Dana, another editor Of the Trb-
une, and translator of various books from
the German, &C.; also, George W. Curtis,
the popular lecturer, author of the Potiphar
Papers, llowadii in Syria, &c.; John 5.
Dwight, the eminent musical critic, and now
editor of Dwight's Musical journal Rev
W. II. Charming, now pastor ofa Unitarian
Church in Liverpool England ; and many
others of ability and fame. The establish
mont was broken up bya destructive fire in
lsli, 1t WIS afterwards sold to the town
Of koxbury for an alms-house farm. 1t is a
delightful spot, eight miles from Boston
Salem G0sefe
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-04-13

If in sod, plow, harrow and tear the
plowed turf to fragments by re-harrowing-
blowing shallow near the trees, and deeper
more remotely. Apply good coating of
stable manure, with hundred or two bushels
per acre of leachcd ashes, or fifty bushels of
unlcached ashes or lime per acre-harrow
these all into the soil, and plow under as
deeply as the roots will allow. Thin out the
heads, by removing all dead, decaylng, or bad
ly stunted and crooked branches, avoiding if
possible he looping of very large limbs and
if re-topping is necessary, follow the direc-
tions in the 10th number, current volume,
of the Country Gentleman. This treatment
will impart new yigor to old trees, the crops
will he increased, and the fruit rendered
much larger and greatly superior in quality.
Where the soil is naturally rich, the applica-
ton of ashes and lime without manure will
be sufficient, provided the thorough mode of
pulverizing the soil is adopted as above des-
cribed. 1t will not pay to plant any crop, if
the trees shade most of the ground. In old
orchards, the roots extend over the whole
surface, and therefore the manuring and cul-
tivation should be broadcast Country Cen
HCmdu
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-04-13

~" 4 constant reader" wishes US to
"call attention to the Sand Lake Museum,
an institution that boasts of q fossil bullhead
and two POUNDS of old iron. As he forgot to
send the dimes, we regret to say that We
cannot comply, By tho way, what funny
ideas some people have about printers'-
They think it costs nothing to puff, advertise,
&c, and thus one after another will sponge
an extra paper a puff, or some benevolent
advertisement They forget that high
price is paid for every type set. They forget
that it is this business that makes their
business known to the world. They forget
that it is the Printers ink that makes nine
tenths of these immense fortunes. They for
get that it takes money to pay compositots-
to buy ink, type, and paper-and lastly they
forget even to thank you for working for
nothing, by gratuitously putting their busi.
ness Such people will please bear in mind
that we have turned over new leaf, and that
hereafter, We will not puff even segar.
unless we are paid for the same. No money
pays so fine profit as that invested IN prin-
tiers ink special edict with yaller
tail "-AH EnickerbOcker
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4 LoNDoS ADvrRTIsEMENT following
advertisement appears in one of the London
newspapers. 1t is unique.
" Wanted by young lady, aged TO- of
plaising countenance, good figure, agreeable
manners, general information and varied ac-
complishmcntS, who has studied everything,
from the creation to crochet, situation in
the family of gentleman. She will take
the head Of his table, manage his household,
soold his servants, nurse his babies (when
they arrive. check his tradesmcn's bills,
accompany him to the theatre, or in walking
and riding, cut the leaves of his new books,
sew ON his buttons, waim his slippers, and
generally uake his miserable life happy
Apply in the first place by letter to Lou Use
Caroline, Llnden Grove, and afterwards TO
papa upon the premises. Wedding ring No.
4, small. No Irish need apply.
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One square, 10 lines or less in mnon solid,
three insertions, 81 90
Each insertion fter the third, 2 cts. per line
Legal notices ten cents line, more or less for
three weeks.
Yearly advertisers occupying four squares or
moro with privilege of change, at a fair discount.
~ The privilege of yearly advertisers Is limited
TO their own immediate business, in their name;
and all advertisements for the benefit of other per-
sons, ms we'll as legal advertisements aud advertise
mcnts of auction sales, and advertisements with the
name of other persons, sent in by them, must be
paid for at the usual rates.
No report, resolutions or proceedings Of any cor
roraton, society association public meeting, and
no communication designed to call attention to any
matter of limited individual interest be in
serted unless paid for advertisement.
No advertisement can he inserted grntuiousy FOR
charitable or other societies, public institutions or
companies.
Contracts for yearly advertising will not he lis
continued unless order to that effect is left tho
Office and when discontinued in less than year. The
price of a who', v,1r piN bc chorgei
y The FREE Pass may be obtained in California
Of CHARLES P. KIMBALL, " Noisy Clrriers,'' San
Francisco.
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DEAD Hoasrs.--The Turks in tho CrInoa
have curioes WY Of accounting for dead
horses. It is Oriental, but satisfactory
One of the mon lett in charge of horses at
Nlrna came down to Seutdii to render up his
accounts to the Commssariat officer oil the
department. The first thing he did was to
produce a large sack, which WAS borne into
the apartment Of the hnctionary By two
lnen. Two hundred of your horses have
died. said the Turk, Behold what have
said is the truth = and, at the wave Of his
hand, the men tumhlad out the contents OF
the sack on the nlor, and 10 400 horses,
ears, long and short, and OF all sizes and
shapes, were piled in a heap before the eyes
OF the astonished officer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-04-13

a. SPuNKY.-A ladder worth .tifty cents
is in dispute in the law courts between two
men in Ilardwick Mass, the costs of which
have already amounted to 800 and another
disputed case, and all about a cow, in the
same court, the costs of which amount to
$500 Good time for lawyers, if their eli
ents are not already plucked to the rdw.-
W. Republican.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-04-13

~ RARA AvIs.-We cut the following
from n country exchange. The bird referred
to must be one of Signor Blitz's =" The
scoundrel who took the canary with a pug
nose, red face, and light oyercoat, is re-
quested TO return it Immediately to 2S Will
low street, as the bird is a valuable one,
from whom no questions will be asked.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-04-13

DISCOVERIES INSIDoN.- Beirut corrcspon-
dent Of the journal of Commerce. announces
some recent and very interesting archeologi-
cal discoveries among the ruins of ancient
SdOn. 1t seems there has long been cur
rent opinion among the inhabitants of modern
Sdon that there were hid treasures in the
gardens and grave yards of the ancient city
Various unsuccessful attempts have from
time to time been made to find these treasures
In the winter of lS53-54, however. their
researches were rewarded by the discovery in
an ancient burying ground of Sidon, of three
copper pots. containing each 500 pieces of
gold, worth about 50 piece, all bearing the
head Of Philip or Alexander.
This discovery stimulated gold digging -
And on the 10th Of January last a sarcopha-
gus was discovered in an ancient cemetery
on the plains of SidOro, which appears to
contain the remains Of an ancient King
The lid Of the sarcophagus is described as
blue black marble, intensely hard. and taking
n very fine polish. 1t is about eight feet
long by four feet wide. The upper end is
wrought into the figure of Il female head and
shoulders, of almost giant size. The iea-
tureS are Egyptian, with large, full, almond
shaped eyes, the nose lattened, and lips
remarkably thick, and somewhat after the
negro mould The whole countenancc is
NIulllup' dHTttdDlc anu ITeSSlNc. ne ne. a.
dress resembles that which appears in Egypt
ian figures, while on each shoulder there is
the head of some bird-a dove or pigeon, and
the bosom is covered by what appears to be
sort of tape, with deep fringe, as of lace
On the lid, below the fgure-hcad Is an
inscription in Phonecian. consisting of
twenty-five long lines, closely written. The
letters are in perfect preservation. and can be
read with the utmost ease and accuracy
1t appears to be mainly genealogical history
of the person buried in the sarcophagus, who
as it appears, was the King of Sidon.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-04-13

The LONDON Dock WINE VAULTs.-A cor
respondent of the Newark Advertiser gives an
account Of recent visit to the London Docks
and especially to the vaults in which Port
wine is stored, He says;
You have a guide, without whom you
would run great risk of being lost and each
taking a light commence your rambles
through the vaults. On either side are the
pipes of wine, on tramways, which extend in
all twcnty-six miles over head hang icstoons
of fungus Il sure sign of the good condition
of the vaults, since if the roof leaked, the
fungus would be destroyed; and around you is
the heavy odor of alcohol, which, if breathed
too long, will be pretty sure to create u head
ache. We had Il tasting order, which, how
ever, we declined to use, thinking that we
had taken in by the lungs as much spirit as
would suffice without the assistance of the
stomach. We left with the impression that
Portugal could scarcely produce much else
except wine, and that if the English drank
all we saw, they would deserve the reputation
they have of particularly affecting this bever
age.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-04-13

r \ LONDON correspondent says that
there have been amusing typographical blum
ders of the telegraph from the East, giving
rise to some hardly less amusing criticisms.
For instance, 1t was stated - that Lord
Stratiord de Redclifie had left Constantine
pie in terrible fughf,' - and guesses as to
the causes were thick and wise-until it
turned out that it was in the Terrible frigdte
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-04-13

" RoUGulNG 1T IS THE BusH, IN Texas
4 negro man belonging to Mrs Ratson,
widow lady residing in Rogers Prairie, Ma
olson county, Texas, went out into the woods
to chop timber, and did not return. A piece
of one his legs was found near the spot where
he had been chopping, and five dead wolves.
it is supposed that he had been attacked bya
gang of these animals, and that he killed five
of them with his axe before they destroyed
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-04-13

- PRESIDENT PIERCE has found friend
at last, but in a quarter, alas where friend
ship is fatal. The Charleston (S. CO. Mer-
curry has nominated him for reelection
the Southern people should - feel any ncccs-
sity for hunting up a candidate for the Prcsi-
dcncy." We have tried the President" ," it
urges, " and know what he is" "ln no
instance it says, " has he failed to defend
the constitutional rights of the South"
We are afraid the President was born to bad
luck. His official candle, pale and hickering
as it is, will be hopelessly cxtinguished if it
encounters many puffs like these.--Bosto3t
Atlas.
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PEs0CIGs. ~ LE'DOD,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCllANTS
FOR THE sALE0F
WOOL AND COUNTRY PRODCCE,
NO. LAG STATE STREET.
rS"ep"R' woop' BOSTON
fCHEY solicit consignment, OF all kinds of Coun
try Produce, for which cash advances will he
made, and to the sale and returns Of which prompt
attention will be given.
REFERENCES.
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" Cox Hubbell, Potsdam, n. y,
" Mcigs & Wead, Malone, n. Y.
" Reeves stevens, Cincinnati Ohio.
Hodges Owen, Rutland, Vt
" II. b. Sowles, Esq, 81. Albans,Vt.
" Samuel Morgan, Esq j., Vergennes, VI.
p. V. Lankton, Agent,
pgngssBuRGP.N Y
March 81. 1854. def
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There is a deep rcyGc leading from the shore to
the house which was occupied by General Prescott
t.ir. overing was Tory and owuci the house
in which General Presostt resided.
10 was landed On Narpsansctt shore near War
wick.
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The Last Cuban outrage-Us Excuse.


There is n wide difference. in our estima-
tion, whatever it may suit the policy of diplo-
matists to argue to the contrary, between the
" right of search or d" visit, =" and the right
OF hailing n vessel making directly for port
threatened with hostile invasion, to ascertain
her character. Notwithstanding the Pro-
clamation Of the President forbldding the fit
ting out of expeditions within the United
States against Cuba, it is well known that
runors existed, and were from time to time
repeated in the public journals, that a hostile
descent upon the island would be made SO
soon as it was known that the proposition to
purchase it from Spain had failed This ru-
morcd intention was of course as well known
in Havana as in the United States, and there
it was firmly believed, and the island put in
state OF armed preparation for rcpcling the
expected invaders. Selfpreservation required
oi the authorities every precausion against
invasion. Troops We're at their posts, and
cruisers were on the lookout. \ large
steamer, well adapted for the conveyance of
troops, is seen al myM making directly for
the threatened port. 4 Spanish ship, placed
as sentinel to guard the approaches to it,
not being near enough to hail the strange
steamer, adopts the naval usage of firing a
gun to got an opportunity Of speaking her
The steamer, instead Of regarding this signal
ara mating, turned her bows head on and ad-
vanced upon the ship, thus strengthening the
suspicion, if any existed or giving rise to it
il it did not, that there was something hostile
in her designs. Another gun il fired the
steamer stops, and is spoken and visited no.
" search is made, her characte, is asccr-
tanned, the word Of the steamer is enough,
and she is suffered quietly to proceed.
Now we said, and we say it again that
this was nothing more than the universally
acknowledged right of sentinel on duty at n
military post, or of national guard-ship, to
challenge every conner and we repeat that
We do not believe there is an enlightened
Government under the sun that could dis
cover any thing in it bearing the slightest in
dication of intended national insult But,
suppose it to have been designed an in
suit, have we n right to assume that the
Government of Spain will avow it Is it not
our duty, before we talk of ,rar and all its
attendant horrors. to ascertain whether
Spain will justify, by taking upon herself the
act of her officer Such at least was the
opinion of Mr.. Jefferson in the fragrant case
i the LeoPard and Chesapeake, which oc-
currpl lurinp his Administrations
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Thcro was a general shout OF at the conn
pany during the whole song, and at the close,
one who was prisoner on board at the time,
observed, he "thought the dock would come
through with the stamping and cheering" "
General Prescott joined most heartily in
the merrimont Thrusting his hand into bis
pocket he handed the boy guinea, saying,
- here you young dog is a guinea for you ~
The boy was set Mt liberty the next morning.
This aneclote is olCcn related hy an aged
gentleman now living ia Newport
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* IA E& MD aSo

G. F. DAVEY,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW AND
SOLICITOR IN CHANCERT.
= Office G.. W. Aliens Apothecary Store
corner of Church and College Streets,
Burlington, Vermont.
March &C. dlwly
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FIRE ana Marine insurance.
1ETNA INSURANCE. go,
OF HARTFORD, coNN.-cArITAL S 3 90, 900;
SURPLUS Sl50,000.
Connecticut Insurance &C.,
OF HARTFORD, coyN.--cArIrAL 5000, 900
SURPLUS $4,000,
NORTH WESTERN INSURANCE co.
OF oswEGo, y. Y.-CAPITAL 5000 600
Roger Williams Insurance Co.,
OF PROVIDENCE, R. I.-cAPIrAL 800 900.
INSURAN nee
an amount exceeding 900 dollars ia ono
risk, taken by the subscriber, a. A gent
Of the above Companies,
at fair and ade-
quate rates.
LIFE INSURANCE will be effected in Joint Stock
and Mutual Insurance Companies of the first stand
ing.
Burln gton, Vt, September. dtf
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-07
Curing Hing nenc In sler.e..

Now as regards the treatment.
The idea of curing ring bone IL
really absurd-nature never in
tended that il should be cured.-
The new growths, i'll may so call
them, and the changes that take
place in the joint, arc n part ofna-
lures own handiwork, in view of
strengthening II new bone or
joint; aud there is no need of n
cure. To attempt n cure can be
regarded in no other light than
forcing nature TO turn a somerset,
Our object in the treatment is
merely to aid nature,-that is
all the assistance she requires Of
Of us. All We have to do, is to
excuse the animal from work,
and to apply remedies that are
calculated TO relieve pain and les
sen lameness. We treat the dis
ease, when first discovered, just
as wo would n recent SPAWN or
splent, by cooling lotions, cold
water bandages, &c. II tho parts
are inactive, we apply the usual
countcr-irritants In all cases,
therefore, of ring-bone, whether
1t have n pereosteal, bony, cartila-
genous, iibrous or synovial origin,
rest, light diet, and the above
means, are most calculated to
promote anchylos;s of the joint,
which is natures cure.
AS regards the bony tumor,
that is generally nothing more
than au eye-sorc, and very sell
dom causes pain, Chat is, after
the new formations are compile
ted.) There is some stiffness ev-
or after to be observed, but that
is not due to the tumor, but it is
the natural consequence ola stiff
Joint. G. IL. DADD.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-07
The Largest Paper in Indiana.

And f the best paper shall for
o its interests the part OF its editor.
o
the
In to Of
somewhat the o.
the But having settled
will aud that they usually
snco the benefit few ranis we determined pursue our chosen
publish
truly independent The readers Of the American know full we'll that do
m
shall be Wmean
shall dictate what We
dshonos
opponents We have certainly tried avoid these
How far shall succeed future
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position
readers well know On the questions shall
speak