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tFrom the Sailors Magazine.1
Marine Disasters of 1854.
Loss Of Life and Property on the Sea during

Loss Of Life and Property on the Sea during
One Year.
From n review of the wrecks and losses at
sea, recorded in this Magazine during the
year 1854 all occurring within the year, ex-
cept few in the gales of December, 1853,
and nearly all on the Atlantic sea board, and
all supposed to be fatal wrecks, it appears
that there were wrecked and burnt, 2 sloops,
22l schooners, 122 brigs, 6j barks, 10 ships
and 8 steamers. Missing vessels, IA schooncrs,
II briggs, barks and ships. Total wrecked
and missing 53S vessels
Of this number IL schooners, 25 briggs, 81
barks and ships were British | schooner
Mexican, Dutch, barks French, bark
Prussian, and ! ship Swedish 4; in all II
foreign vessels lost on our coast.
On of these wrecks ,743 lives are known
to have been lost =; on "a other wrecks l55
are also known to have been lost on Is
other wrecks, the crews alone estimated at
10, supposed all to have been lost on Al
missing vessels there must have been 43O, at
least, comprising the crews alone on some
of these there were, doubtless, passengers
thus swelling the bills of mortality to more
than 2,43S.
The losses are estimated for each class
of vessels and summed up as follows;
Total number of vessels, 53S
Total value of vessels, So $500 900
d" " of Cargo. 1885 900
d" of Freight, 1,75S,500
Total value, S27,945, 800
Or in round numbers, sos ,00J 900
which is less than the
actual losses.
Value of II Foreign vessels,
cargoes freight, S3,el9,8OO
Leaving losses to American
commerce, S24, ,l25,700
! One item in the cause of hard times in none,
matters. Over $25, 900 has the capa
cous ocean levied on American commerce il
one year. Yet it is at rife compared with th
cost of one war campaign, to crafty the am
bilious pride and pleasure of kings.
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Oliver Goldsmith, who with his Vicar Of
Wakefield and his poems remains friend to
us and to the world for ever. (Applause.)
Probably there were not 10000 copies Of the
work sold in fifty years af ter its publication.
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% THE INDIANS have surrendered to the
Canadian Government the peninsula lying
between the Georgian Bay and Lake Huron,
with some reservations for their own use
The extent of land is coo 900 acres.
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ment in the Boston Daily Advertiser,) has been
awarded and paid the premium of ffy dollars, for
the best song for Kanzus cmigrants. Eighty eight
compositions were examined by the Committee
The succcssful production was as follows -
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r T. ACnER OF ANGLING,

Rutland, Vermont.
Is prepared to furnish DANCE MusIc,-any num-
i ber of musicians-to suit the occasion.
BALLROOM dancing, ths latest style, taught,i
all its branches.
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JOHN B. WHEELER,

NEAL ESTA TIE A g e Mt,
l3 PEcK's BUILDING,
BURLINGTON. VERMONT.
Particular attention given to tho purchase and
sale of Real Estate the investigation of Land Titles
Leasing Collecting Rents, Insuring, Paying Taxes,
&C., &C., &c.
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c, F. DAVEN

Q. r. DA T. 7,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW AND
SOLICITOR IN CHANCERi.
eE- Office North-west corner Of new Town Hall.
Rurlington, Vermont.
Nav Dad. d6wly
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-05
From Chambers Journal.
THE PEARL OF CAMPAN.

One fine morning in Autumn, was rambling
through the secluded Valley of Campan, in the
Pyrenees, accompanied by the excellent curate
of the district, with whom, in the course Of my
percgrinations, had become acquainted, and
beneath whose hospitable roof had promised
to spend the night The scenery was wild and
lovely beyond description; and having expressed
my admiration of it, added wish to know
something of the inhabitants.
They have hearts of gold and wills of iron,
said my friend. Many touching AMI noble
instance of of generosity and self-denial have I
met with amongst them. And, for example,
look at this man approaching u.s.
lie was a fne-looking fellow, of five or, six
and twenty, with military dir, and dressed in
uniform. The lover part of his ffce was very
handsome, and his dark, sunburnt complexion
suited well witt q lng moustaohes. could
not see his ey a .,yial| rnr
drawn downrs,u |
from the liglEi!ddoo 2 ; ing exchanged ] cordial
salutatiOn with curate, he passed on, fol
lowed by huge White dog. with thick fur and
enormous paws. The animal belonged to 4
breed peculiar to the Pyrenecs, and remarkable
for their sagacity and faithfalness.
Now said my companion, as soon as th'
soldier had passed out of hearing, while VI
pass along | will tell you true story, of which
you have just seen two of the principal cbarac
teas.
prepared to listen with attention, and tn,
curate commenced:
Juan Trigoyen was born in the heart o
these mountains, where the peasant has bis choic,
of following one of two cupations-that of {
shepherd OR a hunter. Juan chose the latter ,as
his father had done before him and hazard
Gus pursuit 1t is Notmerely has the mountain
hunter to scale inaccessible precipices, and t.
brave the fury of famished bears and wolves, bu
he is constantly exposed II be swept away by
torrent or buried beaeath on avalanche. II
this latter peril Juan's father had fallen vic
tim. Crushed beneath mass Of snow, he per
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VOLUME XII. NO. %.

"Then live, dearest, andsbe happy; your
prayer was not answered.
And tearing off the bandage which covered
his eyes, he fell on his wife's bosom, and clasp
ed her in long embrace.
ltappeared that the blindness which had fal-
len on Juan was of only temporary nature
Under the skillful treatment of our friend. the
surgeon, whom he privately consulted, the pow
er OF vision began slowly but surely to return.
Having, however, heard from his grandmother
the whole history of Marguerite's horror at the
idea of his beholding her disfgured face, he gen.
erously determined to conceal from her his cure,
at least, for time. Now, however, it was sud-
denly revealed; and was it too late? The doc
tor, motioning us all away from the bed, took
his PATIENTS hand, and felt her pulse a hope
full smile played on his benevolent lips.
NY iriend," said he turning to me, " the
age OF miracles has not ceased-Marpuer;te ;s
1eared ~
Here the good man ceased. and after a pause.
asked And was Marguerite in reality 80
very much disfgureds'
| +. You shall judge for Yourself
We walked on, and soon reached a neat and
pretty cottage, covered in front with luxuri.
ant vine. An old woman sat near the doorway
spinning, and placed on low chair by her side,
ayoung woman was nursing. an infant. Her
figure was remarkably graceful, and her face.
although certainly not handsome, was by no
means repulsive. 1t was even easy to distin-
gush, amid the seams and scars which marked
IT, the vestiges of great beauty. There was a
Touching expression of serene tenderness shed
over her features, as she looked on her child,
which in my eyes amply compensated for the
want of regular comeliness.
The curate advanced. Good-morning. Mar
guerite, he said
'Good-morning, SIR she answered, looking
up with beaming smile.
How is baby to-day?'
As we'll as possible said the happy mother
holding up, and showing her nurseling's rosy
dimpled cheeks.
'Well, Marguerite, said the good old man,
taking the innocent little creature in hi, arms.
and kissing its tender forehead, Il could fancy
this is yourself as remember you on the day
that baptised you. Come, the Valley of Cam
pan has not lost its Pearl-it is restored in tbt
person of your lovely little daughter
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lpoetrp. .


For the Green Mountain Freeman.
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
Independence day has come!
Hear the cannon, bugle, drum,
Booming, sounding DER the hills. -
Ginning with the roaring rills.
See our Flag Of Liberty,
Waving DER our land and sea !
Telling nations Of the earth,
That we prize our freedoms BIRTH
Nations look upon and say,
IT'S our Unions proudest day !
Love Of Freedom and Of Peace
Never in our land will cease.
Village bells are ringing loud
Makes our people fond and proud,
OF our greatest holiday,
Which VIC celebrate so gay.
Now the speakers voice is heard,
Giving forth heart-stirring words
Makes our people prize and cheer
Liberty which is so dear.
When the evening hours have come,
And the daylight duties done,
Then the fireworks flash and burn:
After which the mass adjourn. IN. DAVIS, JR.
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SETTLING ACCOUNTS ] never go to church,
said country tradesman to his parish clergy
man, 'Ialways spend Sunday in settling ac-
counts The minister Immediately replied,
You will find that the day of Judgment will be
spent in the same manner.
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nlisrellaneous.

For the Green Mountain freeman.
INTERNAL HEAT OF THE GLOBE,
Mr.. EDITOR Il was greatly interested in an
article in your paper of June 7th, in part from
the Scientific American, upon the generally
received theory Of the great internal heat Of the
globe. Several objections are there urged against
1t with considerable force -
lst. The low temperature of the ocean OF
great depths.
I'd. The different temperatures at correspond
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|I@r<t
ali wife oH the annissssayy af their
llis idsa VI perfect wifs,a which
z 10 true PORTRAIT Of Mrs Burke. It is certain
Ny lovely picture, worthy of the pen of the au
thor Of the " Essay on the Sublime and Beau
tiful." The following are extracts:
\ The character of -:
4 She is handsome, but it is not beauty arising
from thefeatures, from complexion, or from
shape, She has all three in high degree, but
it is not by these she touches the heart it is all
that sweetness of temper, benevolence. innocence,
and sensibility, which face can express, that
forms her beauty. She has a face that just arises
your attention at first sight; it grows on you
every moment, and you wonder it did not more
than raise your attention at first.
Her eyes have mild light, but they awe when
she pleases; they command like good man out
of Office, not by authority, but by virtue
Her stature is not tall ; she is not made to be
the admiration Of. every one, but the happiness
of'one.
She has all the tirmness that does not exclude
delicacy.
She has all the softness that does not imply
weakness.
Her voice is soft, low music, not formed to rule
in public assemblies, but to charm those who
can distinguish company from a crowd; il
has its advantages, you must come close to heal
it.
u To describe her body, describe her mind on'
is the transcript of the other /; her understand
ing is not shown by the variety Of matter it ex
srts itself on, but the goodness Of the choice sh
makes.
She does not display it SO much in saying o.
doing things, striking things, as in avoiding suc
us she ought not to soy or do.
No person of 80 few years can know the worl
better; no person was ever less corrupted by tn
knowledge.
Her politeness flows rather from a natura
! disposition TO oblige, than any rules on TIN
subject and therefore, never fails to strike thos
who understand good-breeding, and those VIII
do not.
She has steady and firm mind, which take
no more from the solidity Of the female charae
ter. than the solidity Of marble does from il
polish aAl laster. She has such virtue as make
us value the truly great of our own sex. Sh
has all the winning graces that make us loy
even the faults we see in her.
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Ibe family Girfle.

Real and imaginary evils have the same effect
in causing worried, unhappy condition of
mind
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1t is slledged that in the family Of T. S. Mer~
rill, at South Royalton, VT, papers are received
from spirits, printed in imitation of type, and eds
tied by sngsls, as is supposed
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MONTPELIER, VERMONT, THURSDAY, !


ished, ,leaying his son no other heritage than hls
dog, his gun, and bis grandmother Gertrude, an
aged woman, unequal to the task of supporting
herself Juan, at this time fine lad Of eighteen,
loved his grandmother tendery she had always
supplied to him the place Of his mother. who
had died in giving him birth, and he now, with
a courage and resolution beyond his years, jan
dertook the sole charge Of their maintainalnce.
he had been early trained to the chase, and sue
cess now crowned his efforts. The number Of
lizards, eagles, and bears struck by his hand,
testified the sureness of his foot and the certhin-
ty of his aim. n i
Thanks TO tho value of these spoils, Gertrude
know no priyation /; but she trembled for 1.-The
safety Of her beloved child, and often saidk to
lSi@, with tears in her eyes " Stay at home Ito
m pa will perish some time Or
father and what shouic'-9 =. y
lcst any one u ioyss ir V
would danswer !" Calm yourself,
- lence viii watch over me for your
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GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN
pUBLisHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING,
OGce....... Ouer Hubbard d Blake's Store,
Main Street, Montpelier, VT.

rssa0l, dollar and Atty cents per year in adv ance
$500 after three months Village subscribers, who have
th cir papers left at their door, $2,0o
tv,rs ,mants inserted in neat and tasty style,
tonary prices.
Probate aai alother Legal Notices published athc usual
rates.
II sent to each ownin Washington County
free postage The postage for distance within the
will be IL cents year. payable quarterly in advance
any distance out of the State 20 cents payable
advance Where payment is not made quarterly in ad-
. ice, double these rates are charged.
s~~~o~>oo-~So~-~~~-~~~-
j. w. WHEELOCK, PRINTER.
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FORGIVENESS. w have long thought of writ
ing On article on Forgiveness, but not having
time this week, we will introduce instead the
subjoined poetical lines touching on the same
subject:
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II .
Juan hiswas among the first of the selected
mines and at the moment the shock nearly
stunned him. Howevsr;fhe had been early
taught not to shrink from his duty, and having
calmly made the needful preparations, he drew
his Aetfothed aside, and said /: Listen to me,
Marguerite. You promised to be mine; I am
goinga for some years, perhaps forever; it
is right that you should be free-I give you back
yout VOW"
And l." said thesirl, twill not take il
back. Whethersour 5St meeting, Juan, will
be here or in that letter world to which, !
trust, we re both looking, I will never marry
any one but you.
The young man pressed her hand in silence
:. But my mother !, he said at length, while
two unwdted tsaTs "a alssoIsa.his checks
God gives me strengY
shall not want home
And so, with mutual blessings afcV(lo -
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81 How beautiful it falls
From human lips, that blessed word, Forgive
Forgiveness--'tis the attribute Of Cod
The sound which openeth heaven renews again
On lost Eden's faded bloom, and filings
Hopes halcyon halo DER the waste Of life.
Thrice happy he whose heart has been SO schooled
4. In the meek lessons Of humanity,
KThat he can give it utterance /; it imparts
1rtial grandeur to the human soul,
ID, man az ahgel."
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face " Hold her arms dow n,'' cried the sui
surgeon to the old woman and myself We did
SO, involuntarily turning away our eyes from
the sight of those swollen and mutilated fea-
lures, once SO lovely.
Marguerite saw and understood our movement.
" Is it not so, sir?" she said to me calmly
"will it not be impossible for him to love me
now!"
Nine days passed on the wounds were regu-
larly dressed, and were now nearly cicatrised.
The tenth day was that of Juan's expected re-
turn; but no one ventured to speak Of it, Early
in the morning, Marguerite rose, and prepared
to 60 out, saying that walk in the fresh air
would do her good. offered to accompany
her.
"No, thank you, sir" she said; my good
d16il1D6s ~ ssog.,e with ,me." And with
king on Gertrude's arm,
4 small package, she went
convaleseent was yet
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-04-28
An Interesting Position.

A perfectly authenticated story is told
of an officer residing in British Guiana,
who amused himself in fishing and hunt
ing in a neghborng river. One suItry
day, tired with unsuccessful sport, he
threw his lines, and drew his canoe TO the
rivers edge, for the purpose OF refreshing
himself in the water. Having done so,
he stretched himself, half-dressed, On the
benches OF bis canoe, with his gun al his
head loaded with shot, and in this posi-
ton he fell asleep, Presently he was
aroused from his slumber, by curious
sensation, as if some animal was licking
his foot. In state of half stupor, natural
to waking from sound sleep, he cast his
ewes downward, and to his horror, per-
ceived the neck and head of a monslrous
serpent, covering his foot with saliva, pre-
para,orv 10 commencing the process OF
swallowing him whole. The officer had
faced death in many forms-on the ocean
in the battle field, but never had he
conceived of it in such terrible gulse. For
moment, the officer was fascinated, and
then Withdrawing his foot, he seized the
gun lying beside him. -.
The reptile, apparently disturbed io' 1t
had evidently mistaken the othcer lot d
dead carcass, drew its head below me
canoe. Ii rose again, moving back"a aFH
and forward, as if in search of the object
il had lost. The officer, with the muzzie
Of his gun within yard or two of the ser
pent, fired, lodging the contents into his
head. The terrible boa, with hiss, rals'
ed its heretofore unseen body IN the air,
and seemed determined to throw itself
upon the officer and embrace him in its
powerful coils. A fortunate stroke of the
paddle sen, the canoe into the stream and
to place of safety. Having procured as
sjs,ance, the officer returned TO the place
oC attack: and, having killed the reptile,
found i, upwards of 40 feet III length and
Of proporuonate thickness.
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.yo, NOV toll Miss JOnes, if she comes

..You may tell Miss Jones, ilshe comes
AGAIN tomorrow" she said, angriIy, late
in the day, "thal | don't want her services
anv LONGER. People who work for me
must be punrtual.'
When The Gootman went back into the
kitchen, and rehearSed the message with
which he had been charged, there was a
General outcry among the servants.
"Prars to mH,' said the cook, "dat
some of de rich lab no hearts al all, deed
i, does. Dat poor chile was almost STAR
we'd Yesterday, and looked as eff she had
de ager; and she has sick sister, dyin'
of consumption she says. Ef | was
you, jim, I'd tell missus she might turn
her off herself, de d | would" And Di-
nah, thoroughly aroused hoanced around
the room Indignantly.
But the SeamStreSS never returned TO
receive her dismissal. The exposure OF
the preceding day had brought on VIC
lent inflammation Of the lungs, and she was
u"w lying, in high fever, and drawing
her breath in agony, by the side Of her dy-
ing sister. Here, about dusk, her landia-
dy found her accidendy, both having been
too i'll 10 summon assistance.
Ii was the charity of tbs woman, only