Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-01-18

AN IMPORTANT TRuTH.-Nothinp can he
more safe, congenial, or healing to the mem.
branes of the Throat and Lungs, vet at the same
lime more energetic and thorough in its effects
than Dr, Rogers Syrup Of Liuuoort, Tar and
stages Of CONSUMPTION, Bronchitis, and a
o.her diseases whchhaye their seat in the Lungs
hroat, or Air Passages. 1t seems to fall like
balm upon their iIraled surfaces The dry
hacking cough becomes loose, the corrupted
mater which accumu'a les in and Expresses the
l'uhg' is easily expectolate while the tonic
properties of the Medicine keep up the strength
under the muco purulent discharge. Lioerpor,
Tar and Canchalagua possess in their separate
substances all the elements requisite for the cure
of Coughs, Colds, and Diseases of the Lungs,
and combined as they are, in skillfu and scien-
ilfc manner by a regularly educated Physician,
tn Preparation of which we are speaking be-
comes almost irresistible
| A " LID MAN IN WALDBoRo', ME--The fol-
lowing communication relative to the discovery
of wild man in Waldbiro', was handed to the
editor of the Thomason Journal by Mr. j. w.
McHenri. The Journal says there are several
persons who can vouch for the truth of The state
ments which it contains.
Mr.. Editor On the morning of Jan. I'd,
while engnged in choppiug Is od a short distance
from my house in Waldboro, | was startled by
the most terrific scream that ever greeted my
ears it seemed to proceed from some one in The
woods near by. | Immediately commenced
searching round for the cause of this unesrthly
noise, but after half hours fruitess search
resumed my labor, but had scarcely struck blow
with my axe, when the sharp shrek burst out
upon the air. Looking up quickly discovered
an object about ten rods from Inc, standing be-
tween two trees, which had the appearance Of
miniature human ing. | advanced toward it,
but the little creature fled as neared it. lgave
chase and after a short run, succeeded in catching
it The little fellow turned most imploring
look upon me, and then uttered sharp shrill
shrek, resembling the whistle Of an engine. |
took him to my house and tried to induce him 10
eat some meat, but failed in the attempt, then
Offered him some watrr of which he drank
small quantity. | next gave him some dried
beech nuts which he cracked and ate readily. lie
is Of the male species. about eighteen inches In
heighth and his limbs are in perfect proportion
" it'll he exception Of his face, hands and feet.
he is covered With hair of jet black hue Who
ever may wish t. see this strange specimen Of
human nature, Can crafty their curiosity by call
ing at my house in the eastern part of Waldo
bory' near the Froa bridge tavern give these
f,cts to the public, to see if there is any one who
can account for this wonderful phenomenon
J. W MoHENkI
THE IssIsslpPl SpASNED.-The Mlnneapo
lis Suspension Bridge across the Mississippi
river, above the Fla Is Of St. Anthony, has at
length been completed, and the waters of that
mighty river are spanned for the first time. by
a structure of wood and iron The last floor
beam of the bridge was laid upon the 9th inst,
and the occasion was one of pride and rejoicing
to the inhabitants of the different banks If the
stream The dimensions Of the bridge are as
TO laws the length of span is $50 feet; verti-
cal dehecatlon of cables AZ feet which are four
in number, and each composed of 500 strands Of
No 10 charcoal iron wire. The width Of the
platform, inside of parapets, is II feet; disian
ces between suspending rods, feet inches.
| The CENTENARIANs During the year Just
passed, Al persons died in the United States who
had reached the age of 100 years and upwards.
| The Oldest person was colored woman, who
was at the time OF her death lao years of age.
| The next oldest was an Indian woman who died
at l42 years of age. OF the total number, Is
were colored people. 7tsEf .7t
The New CONNECTICUT MARRIAGE LAW -
This law, AS we learn from the New Haven Pal
ladium went into effect on Monday last, (Jan |.
1859 1t does away with all pubshments,
which will be great relief to modest persons
intending marriage. Under this law if couple
wish TO be married, they, or one of them, must
go TO the registrar, or, in case Of his absence or
inability, 10 the clerk of the town in which they
wish to be married and give him information in
respect to name age, birthplace and residence
of each of the parties The registrar or town
clerk, as the case may be, shall then, on the
payment of twenty-five cents, issue his certificate
that the parties have complied with the provis.
ions # the act. 7M
This certificate is equivalent to license and
the parties may then be married by any Judge
magistrate, minister, or clergyman, none q
whom are permitted to marry persons without
this certificate, under a penalty of 500.
GREAT RAILROAD INvENTIoN.-The Buffalo
Advertiser is of the opinion that Mr. Kitle, O
; that city, has produced the much desired inyen
ton-a railroad switch, that can be tended from
the engine, without the possibility of failure.
%uhhR hrhEDf - HC NrtrHldH cure VI Vie
aundlce is said to be the sudden stir of the bile
by an arrousal of the indignation Willis, il
, one of his Letters from ldlewild," mentions
the case of his brother who called in phys
-, clan when Frustrated with the jaundce in Lep
sic, Germany. The doctor left, promising tt
, send in his prescription. Meanwhile, an old wo
:, man entered. who accused the patient of stealing
G spat in his face, and ran out of the ROOM Thi,
was the medicine-immedialely eff: ctual-fo
with the vigorous start Of the bile commenced q
$ rapid recovery.
s The HIRING OF NEGRoEs fort year, is near
= ly if nor quite. over, and comparison of thu
e present prices with those of the past wear
d shows that, considering the ,ightness of tn
s times, the decline in the rates paid is BY n,
I means as great as was expected Good hand
: have brought from $3.50 to 1925 per annum. an
house servants, cooks, &C., from SIS to 500
aRl upwards Small boys have hired for SO pc
/. month. A number of negro have been sol
at tolerably fair prices Wilmington, IN. c..
g Herald.