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Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
AnecdOte of Lord North.

This good humored minister was always
ready with joke, and always appreciated
one, even though it was at his expense
One night he rose to deprecate the too great
readiness to give and take offence which pre-
vailed in the house. "One member, for ex-
ample" said be. "called me that thing call
ed minister Now to be sure (patting lis
portly side) am thing; when. therefore,
the gentleman called me thing he said
what was true, and | could not be angry
with him. But when be added that thing
called minister he called me the thing
which of all others he himself most wishes
to be, and, therefore, ] took it for compli-
ment.'' a pressing old sailor, we'll known
for bis lengthy orations, began to speak on
an admiralty question. Lord North said to
one of his supporters, Now - will give
us history of all the naval battles, from
that of Salamis to that of last year shall
take a nap; wake he when he gets near our
own time After an hours in fiction the
FREUD nudged Lord North. My lord, my
lord, wake up-he has got to the battle of
Van Tromp" 'Oh, dear said the sleepy
minister, You've walked me hundred
gears too soon" On his last night in Of
flee his antagonists had collected for grand
battle: Lord North arose in his place and
declared the administration at an end. Of
course, the House adjourned Immediately.
1t was an awful wet night, and in those days
cabs were not; the members, expecting a
long debate, had ordered their carriages at
or 3 o'clock in the morning; ard Lord
North, as be passed through the baffied and
imprisoned crowd of his opponents to his
own chariot bowed to the right and left say
ing, with smile. "Adieu gentlemen; you
see it is an excellent thing to be in the Sc
| cret''
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

4 TALENTED SoN-The son of worthy
deacon, whose father being away from home,
undertook 70 say the family prayers, or rath
er the prayer lie had been accustomed to
hear, repeated every evening since the days
of his boyhood. lie commenced Alright, and
for time got on swimmingly, quite aston
isbing his mother, who had no IDEA she
had so talented a son.
AZ last. when be was in the midst of bis
invocation. his memory forsook him, and be
repeated the first part of the prayer over
again. This be did several times. till at
length the patience of the good Dame was
exhausted.
John she whispered, John. do get
through some time
Il would, mother" replied the poor boy.
"brt l don't know how to wind the darned
thing up. -
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

In Noblesville, Ind, Mrs. Julia Freyber-
ger brought suit against Martin MouDtjoy.
for damages caused by liquor sold by the
defendant to the plaintiffs husband, John
Freyberger. She charged that the defend
ants liquor had made her husband a drunk
ard, had caused him to lose his time and
waste bis money, and claimed 1000 dollars
damages The jury gave her verdict for
$500.
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

The Reading Gazette says that gentle
man lately stepped into that Office and in
quired for Lebanon paper. One was
handed him. After scanning Its columns
he threw it down with disappointed air,
and exclaimed:
"Well, some one is the loser by this. l
was trying to find out the name of some
lawyer in Lebanon whom l might en-
ploy to attend to some law business there
that requires looking after immediately
but it seems the Lebanon lawyers don't ad-
vertise-I can't find the card of single
one Of them in this paper. Does any per-
son still live, in this age Of universal news
paper circulation stupid enough to believe
there is no use in advertising p
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

SHARP-Some ingenious Yankee down
east has invented kind of 'love-letter ink
which is an efectual safeguard against ac-
tions for breach of promise, as it fades en-
tirely from the paper in two months. An
other Yankee purchased hundred boxes
of the ink. for which he gave his note, pay
able in 80 days. The note attested the ex-
cellency of the ink, as at the end OF the 3
months it was found to be only piece Of
blank paper.
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

REMARKABLE PROFITS OF AN ORCHARD.
The Country Gentleman says, We have Of
ten showed that culture, good selection. and
average market prices will usually afford
heavy profits to the fruit culturist But
there are some extraordinary cases, where a
skillful and far-seeing planter has struck in
ahead of others, and by raising large guam
titles while fruit is scarce and prices high
realized temporarily large amount. The
statement of John Eichar, of Greensburg,
Westmoreland county, Penn. furnishes an
example Of this kind "a farmer in north
ern Ohio bought 100 acres of poor land at
SIS per acre. and planted the entire farm
with peach trees. The third year the crop
sold paid for the land and trees, together
with all expenses for labor. etc.. and the
past season he has realized over $40 900 as
the reward Of his enterprise
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

NEWSPAPER QUARRELs-We take this time.
when our words will not he applied 10 any special
case, to state our views on the subject of news
paper quarrels. We have never taken notice of
any of contemporaries when they have as
sailed or nlisrepresented in their columns, for
we believe the readers Of paper do not care 10
peruse individual disputes and quarrels0me cispu-
tations- Intelligent men, we apprehend. are al
ways ready to repeat to the editors OF newspapers
who are engaged in npersOnal quarrels. what Muir
cutio said to the CapuIets and Alontagues.
a plague O. both your houzes''
Few editors have INDUCED in personal con-
troversy and at its close could truly say that they
had neither lost their seIfreSpect nor fallen In the
estimation of iudiciouS friends We believe that
at the close OF the editorial career of those who
times past have conducted partisan papers, either
religious or political the best men of the number
have looked back upon their personal quarrels
and newspaper squabbIes with those of rival par
ties different sects- the least profitable por-
ton OF their lives The mental vitriol thew have
thrown upon their opponents has iTTitated. cor
roded and poisoned their own hearts A war OF
words is TO be avoided if possible and where it
takes two to fight the wisest course is to follow
the sacred injunction. to leave off contention be-
fore 1t Is meddled with quaint English VIII
ter has, with great truth, compared quarrelsome
aggressive disputant to volcano, the lighter Dor
ton of what it vomits forth are dIssIDated bv the
winds; the heavier ones tall back into the throat
whence they were dIsgOrged. What ever other
offences we may commit, we mean never 10 have
newspaper quarrel; and whether our daily CON-
temporaries throw a sqUib. the weekly ;our.
mails level heavy column at us, shall meet II
all with what Chas Lamb styled the primitive
ciscourseru-sIence Boston TranscrJ,,
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An Irisbman, who professed the most i'm
plicit faith in the Romish creed, went early
one morning to the house Of the priest to
confess. He passed into the kithen to in
quire for the padre, but perceived there
was no one in the room. There was fine
ham lying on the table. which had Just been
sent home from the butchers, and be lost
DO time in slipping it under his great cloak
which he was fortunate enough in having on
at the time In moment after, the servant
entered saying. that. if he wished to confess,
the father was ready to hear him in the next
room. Here, your holiness said Pat
here's fine leg of bacon which / stole.
and have brought for present to your river
ince Will ye take il o'' Take it ?'' said
the confessor, ''by no means Garry it bael,
instantly to the man you stole it from" -
Faith an did, sir an be said be wouldn't
take it by 10 means" Very well, then,
Patrick keep it yourself" An III be
absolved, eour riverince ?' shouted Pat
Yes it's your property if the owner won't
take it, ''Allant. We divils," exclaimed
Pat as he lugged of bis booty; good morn
in'-loug life to ye-God bless your river
ence ~
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

1t is currently remarked in the lower cir
cles. that if Nicholas accepts the four pints,
be will take two quarts but then it is a
question whether be will stand so much.
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

CHOLERA CURED BY SNEEziNG.-A most
remarkable cure OF case Of cholera, JY
naistahe, ic related in late number of tue
Gazette Des Hopitaue. A physician
Dr. Roger. having been called upon to visit
patient in the worst stage of the disease,
prescribed, but with scarcely the slightest
hope that it would be eficaeious, an emetic
of one dram and half of pecacuanha. to
be taken in three doses priSes) at intervals
of half an hour. The person who was
charged to administer the ipecacuanha. see
ing the word 1orises, and finding that it was
a kind Of snuff, and three priSes meant
three pinches he consequently made the
poor cholera patient snuff it up through his
nose The ipecacuanha, thus administered
instead of making the man vomit, caused
him fit Of sneezing; and this lasted so long,
and be sneezed with such force, that a vio-
lent reaction took place, heat returned to
the surface, all the symptoms of cholera
ceased, and when DR. Roger paid his next
visit, to his asonisment found the patient
cured.
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
Horrible Discovery.

TEN PERSONS PEIISHED ON THE PRAiRIES
The Chicago Press of the 9th ult., has
the following
We are furnished by gentleman from
Lafavette, Indiana, with the details of q ru-
ror current in that city on Thursday, which
fills the mind with horror, in view of the
sufferings of the party to whom it refers
We only hope that the rumor may prove
an exaggeration, if not unfounded. 1t is
possible that it is only highly-seasoned re-
hash OF the account of the loss of family
between this city and Galena. published in
TIE Press Of the 10th inst
On the Saturday proceeding the memora-
Die storm Of the 2lst of January, two fam
lies, numbering ten persons, moving from
! Southern Indiana to Northern Illinois, ar
rived at Oxford, the county seat OF Benton
county Indiana, about forty miles northwest
of Lafayette, with two ox-teams, and well
provided with necessaries for the road
They remained there through the storm,
and on Monday morning resumed their jour
neg. Last Tuesday morning man passing
over prairie. only about FIVE miles from
Oxford, came upon sight which flled him
NltI HOETO--
The carcases of two oxen, from which
the viscera had been removed, lay upon the
ground Inside Of one of them were the
frozen bodies of four children. and in the
other the frozen corpse OF the mother, with
nursing infant at her breast. Under the
snow was heap of ashes in which the iron
of the wagons showed that the party bad
broken them up and burned everything they
had in them. in the effort 10 save their lives
Not far from this spot was found the body
Of the other woman of the party. partly
concealed in a snow drift, and near her one
Of the men. The two other lien had not
been found.
1t is probable that the party became in
extrcably involved in the snow drifts on
the bleak prairie and lost their presence Of
mind. After burning up their wagons. it
would seem that that the men had killed
two Of the oxen for shelter to those found
in them, and then. accompanied by one wo-
man. vainly endeavored to reach the town
they had left and, procure aid to rescue their
companions. The two other oxen had wan
dered off. There was nothing about the
persons to indicate who they were, and no.
thing more is known about them than was
accidently communicated by them during
their brief stay at Oxford.
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

A true friend is a jewel. and it cannot be
too highly priced. A false friend is the
basest of earth's creatures, and is Satan's
own reflection.
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

TRUE LovE.-Simon (seated beside his
sweetheart, fshing)-"Sally. l wish was
a fish and you was bait. Lordie, how I'd
bite ~
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

The London Times says of Barnum's
Life-"Never was confession made of such
mass of audacious impostures.
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

AGE OF THE REIGNING SovEREIGNs OF
EURoPE-The Emperor of Russia. aged
&c; the King Of Prussia. 60; the King of
the Belgians. 65; the King OF Wurtem-
burg. IA. and Pope Plus, g. The prin-
cipal rulers, born in the present century,
are the Emperor of the French, aged 45
the Emperor of Austria, "a the Sultan,
35; the King of Bavaria. 43; the King of
Naples, A; the Queen of Spain. "a; the
King Regent of Portugal. 40; the King
of Denmark. As; the King of Greece, 40
the King of Holland. So; the King of
Saxony. 81 the King of Hanover, SO; the
King of Sardinia. 35; the King Of the Two
Sicilies. As the Queen of England, aged
Sc.
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

The Use OF SSAILs-YOu ask. saws cores
pondent OF the Scientific .4E1erioan. on page IT'S
Vol. 10, who uses snails- and what do they do
with tneml In the provinces of France where
the vine is cultivated snails of large size abound
They are gathered by the peasants, put in small
pens for a few days, salt water thrown on them
to cause them TO disgorge whatever their stom-
achs may contain; then boiled. taken out of the
shell, and eaten with sauce They are consid-
cred luxury by the vine dressers.
Cataract on the eye is cured by applying drop
of clear water taken from the live snail. by pierc
ing what might be termed the tail of the snail
shell with al pin. This application has the effect
OF eating of the substance that grows over the
sight OF the eye. A relative of mine was TINS
cured; by applying this water two or three times
day, say two or three months, the sight was re-
stored and remained good. This was prescribed
BY physician as a last resort.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-03-09

hERRlck d MILES Cnn1Esprx c.. cornr
pHINEAs D.. COOLEY. }Nov. Term, A. D, 1854.
" HEREAS, Charles X. Herrck and Guy Miles
w Of Burlington, in the County Of Chittonden,
partners in trade at said Burlington under the Arm
of lierrick Miles, having entered at said term Of
said Court their suit against the said Phineas D.
Cooley, in action on book demanding $500 dana gcs
to balance Book Accounts between the parties And
whereas it having been suggested to the said Court
that at the time of the reryce oG the writ in this
action the said Defendant not resident Of this
state, and had not had personal notice OF the pend
OF this suit and has not appeared answered to
the same.
Therefore it ordered by the said Court til at the
cause stand continued until the term Of said Court
next to be holden at said Burlington, on the last
Tuesday in March, A. d. 1855, and that the said
Defendant be notified to appear at said term and
answer to said suit, by the publication Of the sub
stance of the declaration in said action, ard this
order, in the Burlington Free Press, newspaper
printed at said Burlington, three weeks successfully
the last Of which publications shall be leas. three
weeks before said March Term, A. d. 1885, which
time the Defendsn, is notified to appear as styre-
said.
Dated at Burlington, this 3oth day Of November,
4. b. 1854,
J. 5. ADAMS, Clerk.
LYMAN CUMMINGS, Attorney for Plaintif,. w33ws
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The HUNTER AND THE GREYuUuAn.---t
sporting gentleman Of Bristol, England, had
d fne grey hound which silent III the stable
aiong with n very fnc hunter, about five
years old These animals became mutually
attached, and regarded each other with the
most tender affection. The greyhound always
l4y under the mangcr beside the horse, which
wns 80 ionl Of HIM that he became unhappy
and restless when the dog was out Of sight
l. yas Il common practice with the gentleman
t. whom they belonged, to call at the stable
for the greyhound to accompany him ia his
walks; on such occasions the hors, would
box over his shoulders tt the dog win mucl
anxiety, and neigh in q manner which plainly
ID, " let me also accompany you when
ttie dog returned to tie stable hc was AWAY,
welcomed with loud neigh he ram up to the
horse and licked his nose. In return, the
horsc would scratch the dogs back with his
teeth. One day, when the groom was out
with the horse and greyhound for cyercisr. n
large dog attacked the latter, and quickly
bore him to the ground ON which the ho, 50
t'rcw back his ears, and, in spite of all
Efforts OF the groom, rushed ut the strange
dog that was worrying the grey hound seized
his by the back with his teeth, which speedily
made him quit his hold, and shook him till a
large piece Of skin gave way The offender
no sooner got on his feet than he judged it
prudent to beat precpitabe retreat fToni so
Formidable an opponent,
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WHAT He DIED eF.-We overheard once the
following dialogue between an alderman aud
an Irish shoplifter -
What's gone of your husband, womonr
What's gone Of him, yet honor Faith
an he's gone dead
All Pray what did he die of
Die of, ye honor, he died of Friday
Il don't mean what day of the week, but
what complaint
oh what complaint, yer honor ; faith,
an it's himself that did not get time 10 com
plain
Oh, Oh agile died suddenly!
Rather that way, yer honor.
Did he fall in a fit =
No answer.
lie fell down in fit, perhaps
A fit, yer honor why no, not exactly
that. Ilo Tell out Of window, OF through Il
collar door, don't know what they cali IT, ;
Ay, ay and broke his neck
No, not quite that, yer worship
What then T.
There was bit of a string, or that like,
and il throttled poor Mike
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J. P, TARDELL, brighton.
CURE OF CANKER.

MR.. kESSEDY,-To pen can describe what I suf-
fered from nursing sore mouth and canker-none
but mother who had it, con possibly believe what
it is-and none but those who used it can possibly
holiora the eiioeioney of YOU Medical Discovery
in curing it, ELIZABETH CROSS, Cambridge,
Y- Druggists, Merchants and Others who would
like to act Agents. please send in their orders to
FRED. Il. SMITH, Druggist, Montpelier,
General Wholesale Agent for Vermont,
DONALD KENNEDY, Proprietor, Roxbury, Mass,
a. c. SPEAR, Agents. Burlington l.. L. DUCrlI-
Err son, St. Adams II. A. HODGES, and L. b.
GREEN, Richmond W G. SPRAGuE, Ncrgen-
mes. Also, by Druggists and Merchants everywhere.
Nov. "a, 1854. WY
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a C A n n

nOCT0R GEO. NJ. TIGHE, A STUDENT
~ under Sir Ashley Cooper, late of the City of
London, England, has taken up his abode in Bur-
lington, Vermont, and Is now prepared to practice
upon Cancers, Tumors and Ulcers; Scrofula Salt
Rheum, Venereal Diseases, whether acute chronic,
and all Cutaneous Diseases of the skin. lie pledges
himself not to take any person under treatment
whom he cannot cure, and makes no charge where
there is effected Persons bringing certf-
Gates from the Minister of their Religion, of their
inability to pay, he will euro without charge, and
will forfeit hundred dollars in every of fail
ure This he feels assured will be sufficient to
vince the public, that he does not belong to that
class of persons called charlatans, or quacks, who
live upon the suerings and credulity Of their fellow
creatures.
SYMPTOMS or CAxcER.-This disease originates
in tho form Of Pimples, Warts, Scales, Horny Pro-
tuborances, Prcternatural engagements, and Tuber
cular Elevations. Sometimes unusual heat, and
very unpleasant itching, succeeded by twtching,
and sensation felt as if there were fly or spider
crawling over the part, and at intervals darling
hootng pain, which becomes moro frequent az the
disease progresses.
1t also originates from blows, bruises and the
ordinary causes and states of Inflammation produce
Cancer grief and anxiety arc also its causes
Sorrow for the loss of relatives, ALSO often produces
il. II is favoured by age and by the unmarried
state in women when it in the married, the
mcnse. almost always cease first, showing connec-
ton between them 1t SO apears very commonly
at tho period when this secretion disappears. II
occurs even in subjects as young as five years, but
most common 10 advanced life and scrofulB predis
poses to il.
The Doctor will attend on patients in the country
if called on to do so, to inform them of his where
abouts, that they may avail themselves of his ser
vices. HE address is Z" Dir. GEORGE NJ TIGHE
corner Of Pine and Pearl streets, Burlington VT
GEORGE NJ. TIGHE,
Practical Cancer Doctor
March 81, 1883. w39tf
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G r A + l s A!

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n New Discovery in Medicine
4 FEW WORDS on the rational treatment, with
"a out Medicine, Of Spermatorrhea or Local
Weakness, Nervous Debility Low Spirits, Lassitude,
Weakness Of the Limbs and Back fndisposition and
lncapacty for Study and Labor, Dizziness of Appre-
hension, Loss of Memory, Aversion to Society,
Love of Solitude, 1imidity, Self Distrust, Dizziness
Head Ache, Involuntary Discharges, Pains in the
Side, Affection Of the Eyes, Pimples on the Face,
Sexual and other In6nnities in Man.
From the French of Dr. Delaney.
The important fact that these alarming complaints
may easily be removed choia medicine, is in this
small Tract, clearly demonstrated, and the entirely
new and highly successful treatment as adopted by
the Author, fully explained, by the means OF which
every one is enabled to cure himself perfectly and
at the least possible cost, avoiding thereby all
the advertised nostrums of the day.
Sent to any address, gratis and post free, in q
sealed envelope by renitting tpost paid) two Post
ard Street, New York City.
Dec. ~. 1854 d2vtf
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hlqsei:DSssE BERRIES.
I AIDES YOU WILL FIND Al LYMAN's
IL larger assortment Of goods in this line than
usual, consistingof
Cambria Collars, Cambria Sleeves,
Muslin do Muslin do
Isco do Lace do
lonitop do Thread do
Under hdkfs., Muslin and Cambria Bands, Edsi gs
,snd Insertings Dimity Bands, Embroidered
skirts, illusion, bobinet and blsck silk
Laces, Embroidered Hdkfs., Volts,
Stamped Collars, WorkirgI
Cotton, etc. etc.
W liITE coo DIS.
JAG. and Sars. Cambrics, Bishops Lawn,
Swiss null Muslin', Plaid Cambrie'
sacarilra do White Dimity.
White & oolcred Tarltans, Curtain Muslins.
Linens.
lO-i Linen sbeetinss, Linen Napkins
as Pillow Linen, do Table Covers,
lO-l Table Damasks, do colored do do.
IIucksbuck, Crash, Scotch and Russia Diaper, Nap
kins, etc., etc.
HOSIERY AND GLOFES.
Ladies' and Gents. Isle Gloves,
do do silk and Lisle Gloves.
do do colored and " hite silk do.
Misses Gloves
white and Coored Kid do.
do do Cotton llvsO,
Merino do,
Cashmere do,
Gents silk, colored aud White do,
Rows do,
Burlington, April ~, 1884. d4wtf
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NEW GOODS.
JAMES E. BRINSMAID,

Church Street, Burlington,
Is OPENING THE RICHEST AND
EIs i most extensive variety Of
N,,A GOLD AND SILVER GOODS,
Eight day, chronemeter. Magic, Double time. Cylin.
der and Lever Watches, of 81 the various styles and
qualities usually desired. at the lowest prices and
some fine English Levers, and fine time keepers, Of
Swiss and English make of our own importation,
just received. Those wishing are desired to exam
inc them
Also received great variety Of New Goods, and
"nong them iue Reticules, fine Compasscs,
Dusks, Shell Combs, new styles of Ladies Purses,
Card Cases, Port-monnaies, Wax matches. Ignites.
Cornelian Charms, Tweesers, Eyeglasses Coat-l
snuff and Tobacco boxes, Cigar cases. Indeble inks.
Court plaster. Ivory tablets, Tobacco pouches Gilt
beads, Wax candles, Thermometers-5 Sizes, Pock-
ct back fine and coarse combs, Brushes of all kinds
Tooth picks, Razors Of all prices, Soaps. Hair oils.
Rimmels Toilet Vinegar, GENUINE Maccsssar
oil. Drinking Flasks, bone and silver Napkn-rings,
button fasteners. hair pins, and thousand and
useful articles in daily use by Ladies and Gentle
men. The greatest variety Of such goods, at the
lowest Dash prices at the Old Stand, Church street,
Burlington, Vt.
Oct. d4w