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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29

A S1NGED CAT.-The New York and Erie
Railroad Office, in this City, was on Thursday
the scene of on incident which is worthy of
being recorded with the events Of the day
not only because it was good joke, but be-
cause it wears on its face good moral.
An old man enters the ofhce-in age appa-
rently verging on three-score his clothes are
of coarse texture, ventilated in some places,
and rather dingy withal; his he'd, with its
long, gray locks, is covered with hard-worn
beaver; his face, the lower part Of which is
ornadiented with grizzly-gray beard, has an
humble appearance, and his dull eyes have an
imploring expression; he has folded paper
in his hand, and, advancing to the desk Of the
first clerk, he extends it.
Clerk--Go away, sir; l havn't anything
for you.
Old Man Frightening up with look Of
surprise But, sir
Cterk-No butts about it, sir; I tell you
have nothing for you. Go out.
The old man, with mingled look of sur
prise and indignation, passes on to the desk Of
another Clerk, and offers the paper.
Cisrk-Don't interrupt me, sir; get out Of
the office l give nothing to beggars.
The truth begins to reveal itself to the old
mans understanding; that last word has re-
kinded the fires of bis youth his face CLOVIS
and his eyes flash with indignation; he is about
to retort sharply upon the man who called him
a "beggar," when third party interiors, and
directs him to the Cashier, to whom the old
man hands the papers. The Cashier uufolds
them, and finds, instead of begging certificates
New York and Eric Railroad Income Bonds
to the amount of ten thousand dollars
Cashier looks surprised-the old man demands
his money-Clerk No. ! takes a seat on the
cross-bar of his desk, out of sight-Clerk No
2 turns red, purple and white by turns; the
old man receives his money and makes noisy
exit, mumbliug something about counter,jump
ers and broadcloth. -Nev York Tribune
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29

LARD CANDLEs.-A. Parmelee, writing to
the New England Farmer, gives the follow
ing receipt for making lard candles -
For IL lbs. of lard, take ID. of satpe-
ter and lb. of alum, mix them and puver.
lie them dissolve the saltpeter and alum with
a gill of boiling water; pour the compound
into the lard before it is quite all melted stir
the whole until it boils; skim off what rises /;
let it simmer until the water is boiled out, or
till it ceases to throw off steam pour off the
lard as soon as it is done, aud clean the boiler
while it is hot. If the candles are to be run,
you may commence Immediately; if to be
dipped let the lard cool first to cake, and
treat it as you wonld tallow.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29

There lived in Glouchester county N. D.,
an old widower, named Peter, who was an
odd compound of within and caprice; his cir
cumstances we're not afilucut, nor yet INDECENT,
hut were considered comfortable" AT no
great distance from him resided buxom Wild
ow, about four feet in height, and it was said
that her altitude was nearly the true guage OF
the circumference of her waist. In the same
direction, though further from the residence
of Peter, lived another widow, named Amey.
These ladies were competitors for the fovora-
BILE regard of the widower. Peters mind was
long divided which of the two widows should
have the preference. Amey was beyond doubt
the most beautiful, but then Christiana was
corpulent, and Of course there was more Of
her. He at last hit upon an expedlent to bring
the affair to a conclusion He wrote a billie
to each, ,purporting that he had also sent fol
her competitor, and was resolved to marry thu
one who should first arrive at his house; 1
( lad was dispatched with the pair Of billets
and first delivered the one addressed to Amey
whose residence was the most remote from tina
of the love-sick swain. She Immediately or
dered the feetest horse to be saddled, Will
she arrayed herself in her best attire.
By a very lucky chance, stout horse stoo'
saddled at the gate Of Christiana, who wa
ready dressed to pay visit to neighbo
when the messenger delivered the billet; sh
quickly mounted her courser, but no soone
had she got into the road that led to Peter
house, and cast her eyes in the direction to
wards Amey's residence, than she saw her ri
val rushing after her with the swiftness of tn
wind-and away went Christiana and AmeJ
whipping for dear life with their bonnet
gracefully hanging on their backs.
But being equally mounted, Christiana pre-
served the lead, and after a race of quartz
of mile, she bounced into Peters door, el
claiming,
"Well, here l am, Peter-I got here first i!
The old gentleman expressed his happine'
at the result, and took the fast widder IL
better or for worse.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29
Darietp.

He WASN'T AN IR1suMAN.-A little incident
occurred in one of the schools in West Lynn,
recently, says the Nnos of that city, which is,
perhaps. worth relating. One of the classes
were reciting, and the teacher asked little
American girl who the first man was. She
answered that she did not know. The qnes-
ton was put to the next scholar, an Irish
child, who answered." Adam, sir with APP
parent satisfaction. "La," said the first schol-
ar, "you needn't feel so grand about it, he
udsn't an LrisAman!"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29
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For the Green Mountain Freeman.
A., En,rox Long time ago, some puolisher,
Nv wav of dunning his patrons pit' saiu s;e
,,y;ntar must look two thousand ways ior his
;.; Iy. A silly wag of a rhymster read IT, ana
ranidly wrote q reply. 1t was never sent 70 1ne ,
nress. and of course never published. II IL VIII
20 without too much variation, you may give
it place in the freeman
Two thousand ways the printer looks
How can he live must d
He wears his papers, feasts on books,
And drinks Of pure ID
I'm sure he must have wondrous Ii,
OrLL twould put them out
wonder if he's growing Wy
BY looking all about
But, Printer, why take such ao'
know you'd hint to me,
That should pay what I.ou;
But that will never B.
Nor n much in want,-yoGVepi'
And many sorts of I TT,
And must have honey 2, for1
Well know that U keep 3D.
So live on pi and and honey,
Besides learn you've Pr.
BE- then don't dun for money
It's not the way to please.
dom. toll hard, but take your EE;
can't D weary NE,
For Me says she plainly &C
Your ~. are very many,
*vatlon you'll soon
And then what !!
As strange DIX! Oh, he! disgrace
Enough to shame the nations
Your wallet Mt garments CD,
Can't find your \:
Most wretched mid the wretches needy
Nuf ced. and SO farewell
Your loving friend, Ao srT'
PSI would not the printer bad,
And humby hope that he
will pardon ALL and not get mad
Nor hang my FIG.
I'D like it If you'd just print this and book it
Can't pay what U till can it, ASA ESTES
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29

A missionary was endeavoring to turn an
obstinate old heather from the error of his
ways, by enlarging upon the many temporal
benefits which Christianity had been the means
OF confereing on the New Zealanders. The
old chief listened patiently till he had done,
and then with sly grin replied, You've
forgotten the big rats" thrust there was no
paarrying, for the English ships had brought
with them the English rat, which, as happens
everywhere, had devoured and extineuished
the comparatively harmless race Of native rats
ana was then making dreadful havoc among
tne stores OF potatoes and kamaro.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29

To CURE THE CRoUp.-A writer in the
COuntry Gentleman gives the following pre-
scription for the Group
Divest the child of all clothing about the
neck and chest !; then battle the throat and up
per part of the chest freely with cold water.
Let this be done by pouring, sponging, or very
frequent application of wet cloths. While
this is being done, prepare warm water, and
immerse the feet in it. This gives relief in a
short time the child should be put quietly to
rest, with jug of warm water to the feet
when preparation and sleep soon follow. Any
one can follow these directions Immediately
and it is complaint which is soon fatal, un.
less checked in the early stages, and many
precious lives are lost because physician is
not at hand until it is too late to save from
sufocation.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29

A SINGULAR C1RcUMsTANCE.-A young mar
ried lady in Cincinnati, who has a brother in
California, dreamed she saw him, in his mi
ner's hut rise from his bed and seize psto
and bowe-knife, and Immediately afterwards
saw human hand with dagger in it thrus
throug an aperture at the head Of the bee
and strike upon the pillow, when the brothe
with his knife severed the hand from the arm
A yell followed, land the brother looked through
the aperture, saw there was but one, ant
rushed out and found him dying, having thrus
another knife into his body, and dragging hin
to the light found him to be Mexican. Th
lady told her dream, and by the late mail iron
California all the circumstances Of it wer
verified by letter as having occurred on til
night of December 6.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29

A correspondent at Canaan Four.Cor
ners, sends us the following as veritablc
copy cfan inscription upon tombstone in that
vicinity -
"a lamenting spouse thus records the de.
parture Of her faithful and beloved half -
My husbands name was Bill
II was Gods will
That he should be killed in a mill
very sad sight for me to behold, indeed"
Very concise, and extremely pathetic !"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29

"a Sunday-School teacher, in catechising
her class, asked little girl of some six sum-
mers, have you been baptized % She answer
ed, Eyes, twice; it was in this arm," indicat-
ing her right; mo it was this, cher left,) and
the last time tt hurt p"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29

David Leach, young butcher of South
Adams, few days since bought bull which
refused to be led, whereupon Leach gouged
out the poor animals eyes! This was done
in the presence OF several school children who
were playing by the roadside, several of whom
ran frightened and crying home. The bull
was butchered the next morning, but there
was no family in South Adams poor enough
to buy piece of that beef at any price,
Post
Pass him round, give him the full benefit
which his manly act will he likely to confer
upon him. Aye, brand him with the infamy
which such cruel act deserves. Let him
stand forth marked man, let his brother mer
avoid him, let women treat him with contempt
and let children point at and deride him
Such libel upon humanity, should be driven
forth from the.face of man.-Ohue Branch
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29
CAtlFO RNIA STEAMERS
Carrying the u. =. Mails.
9th and 20 h of each month

through Tickets, including Transit of The
Isthmus.
II order oft he Postmaster General the uni.d s,.,
- Mail steamers vii hereafe, be despa drcei f,o
new forko hspiawall the 5ihand Goth each mon,%
excepting when those dates occut on SUNDAY and .h
day fo"o"int Moh-
arrangements have now been completed So thpt,b.
regular u. s. Pacific Mail Stcaner = IN sa.a p
n Immediately ofhe Atlantic mails
TINS secnrn passengers BY the mniin
the Isthmus. any ue'ehtleb IN
passengers are landed at the Railroad Demo, as,;,
and cats tar.SsE The Railroad being Completed
required for crossing the Isthmus vs. ' arc
tickets must be sgnedby one of the Commands Aran,s
pei'r ney WIN be recognized by the Agent nj panam'
u eket mus signed can he obtained Of the onv n'
thozea Agent Tor the Pacific nail Stenm slim Cnny au
n this City. G, t., nARTIE'rTp company
Boston. July 25th, 1884. 's ao Sueet'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29

a OgsiosITY.-In the month Of septem.
ber' 1893, while the ship Lord Rivsr p5si'
Oaptaln Hague, was on her passa re from Cal
itornia to Valparaiso, the vessel snya me- ioa I'
which kept the crew busy at her pumos ! 20 n.
getting to Valparaiso the vessel was thro -,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29

REv Dr. LYMAN BERcHER, Bosten late President of Lana
Theological Seminury. Cincinnati, Ohio-La,e Ryy Dp
LEoSARD WooDs, Albeit Prof Of Theology in Andoyer
Theological Seminary, Mass-fIoN. DANIEL p. THoM.
rsoN secretary OF state OF VeTmont.-N. Y. WrLLiAMs
REv JOSIAH lITcH, Philadelphia, Paand many others
How EsTEEMED Br PavsicIANs.-JOHN A. BERRY
NJ. D., Saco, Me- says. During practire OF twen,y
years have seen used nil the popular remedies ~
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small, 81 Old style small bottles. so cents. " '"'
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29

The number Of miles of railway now in oper-
alton upon the surface of the globe is AZ, 344 of
winch 81 500 miles, more than half, is in these
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29

They can't Keep House without IT.
Experience Of more than sixecn years has esahishen
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29
IMPORTANT To FARMERS
Tnp hAsKGT WILLOW.

THE BASKET WILLUW.
TUE Undersigned would respectfully call the attention OF
Farmers To the cultivation OF the Basket Willow ana
he would them that Is business well worth their
notice.
Thete is immense quantity of willows annually I'M
ported into this country from France and Germany and
yet our msrkesare not bali supplied with this very neees
sary article. Nnw this should be so, and trust WI
not, when II Is known that we can grow Willows In thi,
country at profit from To two hundred dollars pei
acre, above all expenses.
The only objection to cutvating them extensively 10
this country has been the great amount Of abur reqea
to peel them which made impossible for one man cu,
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other powerand that will do much work as twenty men
can by hand. With the help of this machine any one ca
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29
PurJfcation cfthe Blood, and LII
COmDioinis

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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-29
VOLUNTARY TESTIMONY.

We the subscribers residents cf Flcminsion, do hereby
certify that we are well acquainted with Dr. II. Schenck
He ~ attacked by disease which, as We believe, term
mated in Pulmonary Con sumption; under the operation
nj which he was reduced low as t. be unable 10 leave
his bed for lung int, and To all appearances was p's
recovery lie is perfectly well-Lis cough and feve
have lrtt him. and we feel just lied IN declaring rs oni
belief that these saluary eff cts have resulted from the
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-11-24
Irish ESneditiop

Richmond correspondent of the n. Y. Herald
referring to an alleged movement in this countr,.
for the liberation of Ireland says that the proicc,
Is favoraby received by the friends of Ireland in
South, and that in Richmond alone an oreaniz,,;nr
comprising three or four hundred is on foot 10;
also informed that organizations for the same ppr
pose are being formed in every part of Virginia
and of the South Political or religious discussions
be says, are positively prohibited in the meetings
The Roman Catholic clergy, he adds, here IS wei
as elsewhere, resolved to use their influence :,
opposition to the movement, unless the secrecy fea
ture be abolished.
The Heralds correspondent we think ,,,,,t -
decidedly misinforIned The Irish Of yiro;p;, 49,,
scarcely be engaged in any such Quixot;c n,o,oo,
They are generally a sensible and ordcrly class a
citizens, hating England no doubt with true J,ist
Intensity, but not so mad in their anmositv as :,
rush blindly upon destruction. An Irish exncdtio,
nom America might as well undertake 20 invade
the moon as Ireland. In the event of a war he.
ween me two countries, that project might be
Praehcable, but at present i. is lunacy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-11-24

NORFOLK AND PoRTsMoUTH-There was ice
in Norfolk quarter of an inch thick on Thursday
Duncan Robertson has been elected Director in the
Farmers Bank vice John Tunis, decd and w.
Henry Wales has been chosen Cashier of the Mer-
chants and Mechanics Bank, vice W. D. Delany,
decd Ryland Capps, of the Third Ward, has
been elected to vacancy in the Common Council.
Among the passengers by the Roanoke from n.
York Thursday, were Commodore McKeever and
| NJ A. Santos and family
| The Argus publishes fact in connection with
the pestlence not mentioned. 1t says that when
| the steamer Ben Franklin was lying in the outer
| harbor and before she unfortunately allowed
to go the ship yard in Gosport, two dead bodies
in very bad condition, foatcd upto the wharf at
Fort Norfolk, and they were seen by reliable ndi-
viduals, in horrible state of decomposition.
Two corpses also foated ashore in another direc-
ton. and it is believed they had all been thrown
overheard from the Ben Franklin. 1t learns from
the same source that several individuals, supposed
to be seamen, jumped overheard from the Inflated
steamer, swan ashore, and made their escape
There were no doubt cases of fever of very ma.
lignant type on board, and these were the causes
of the singular conduct the part of some of the
ships crew.
Dr. Francis Mallory, it is understood, viii be the
only candidate voted for Monday to represent Nor.
folk in the Legislature.