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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-08-21

| said not a word. The prospect seemed too
good, too beautiful to be true Just at this
minute Lettie come in through the doorway;
there was sunshine behind her, and she APP
peared to bring it into the parlor with her.
g. Are you here, Harry " she Immediately
| asked.
1t was strange thing, that, although she
never saw him nor heard him speak, she was at
once aware of his presence. He got up and
took her by the hand and brought her to me.
Tell her, Jane, or shall / I" he whispered
| signed to him to speak himself, when he did
without hesitation. M
Lettie, have you courage to undergo lis,ap-
Grafton on your eyes which may restore your
sight ~
She clasped her hands. and such beautiful
color came flushing up into hcr face-you
would have said it was like an angels face, it
changed 50 brightly.
"Oh, yes anything, anything, Harry, only
give me that hope said she softly.
looked at him qucstioningy to ask if he
had not better warn her of possible disappoint-
mont. and he said ut once:
Lettic, ought to tell you thlt this opper-
alton may fail. though do not fear that it
will, For my sake Lettie,'' he added, in an un-
dertone.
Well then for your sake, Harry she re-
al; ;nd lo, 81, ( Eua Ia
not give me back my sight, shall only be as
am now
They went out into the garden together
and from the earnest, gentle way in which
Harry talked to Lettie. know that he wa,
preparing her for what she had to undergo
She did not want for courage in any circum.
stances, and did not look for her being weak
now.
The operation was performed during the
following week. DR.. Philipson and DR.. Nash
were both present, But Harry Crofts himsel |
did it. His nerve was wonderful Lettie be-
haved admirably too indeed, nobody was fool
ish but myself, and when it was over tainted
1t was entirely successful; ; my sister has hel
sight now, as good us have. For several weeks
we kept her in darkncd room but she wus
gradually permitted to face the light and the
joy of that time is more than words can de
scribe.
Harry Crofts soon after claimed her as hi
wife; ana really, to say the truth nobody hat
a better right to her. The report of the sngu
lar cure he had made lifted him up at once in
to consideration; and as he made TIE disease,
of the eye his paticular study, he is now al
celebrated an oculist as DR. Philissa, j; slself
many persons, indeed, give him the preference
The operation, then thought 50 much of is now
OF frequent occurrence; Lettie's KIM of blind
ness being no longer looked on irremedabe
? And this is all need tell about our history
it is not much, or very romantic, but am Otter
asked about it, SO have just set down lh
truth.-IfousehoM Words.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-08-21

A KISSING ITEM.-A young gentleman resid-
ing in the neighborhood of Richmond, had
occasion short time since to drive his pretty
cousin Fanny down to Windsor in gig. Little
Charlie, brother of Fanny's accompanied and
sat between them in the gig: but US he was
only five or six years of age, was considered
nobody. Unfortunately, however, the little
fellow had got new suit that very day, of
which he was exceedingly proud. Finding on
his arrival at Windsor, that it had sustained
some injury during the journey, he rushed to
his mamma to complain :" declare, mamma, !"
he cried, "Ill never ride between sister Fanny
and cousin George agaid.'' Why 80, my
dear" " inquired mamma. Because he re-
piled, they've crushed my new hat all to
pieces with leaning over to kiss each other all
the way from Richmond. '-Lyachburg Virgin
ian
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-08-21

ANTNpuLGENr MOTHER Mr.. G. W. Kendall
of the New Orleans Picdyune, is answerabe for
the following:
"The most indulgent mother have heard of
lately. lives some two and q half hours drive
from San Antonia on the left. 1t was long
time before she would admit that her eldest and
best beloved boy, refractory and turbulent lit
tie fellow, richly merited a hagellation and
when she finally gave in that he was entitled to
course of sprouts, she contended that he
should be put under the influence of chloroform
before tho saplings were applied. Solomon
with all his wisdom, was behind the present
fast age in administering to the juvenile dclin'
quents"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-08-21

SEElNG THE MERMAID A reliable Fastham
correspondent states that week or two ago, as
Mr.. Ii. 5. Dill and MIR. Ben Higgins, were
going off the fats on the food tide in their
large boats, blue fishing, when about three
quarters of the way down the flats they discov-
cred fish of very singular appearance on
the bottom in about five feet of water. The
fish started when they were about fifteen yards
from it; waen about fifty yards from them, it
protruded its head out of the watcr--to use the
expression Of Mr.. Higgins. g he did not believe
anything would look so mnch like 'OOman
1t looked straight at them, and had scales on its
face like the back of an alligator. The fea-
lures Of the face were made for beauty, but
the cerebellum was what Fowler calls Judas
Jr., frmness terribly developed with the other
qualities wanting. If there ever was mer-
maid, they say they have seen one. Itappears
to be about fifteen feet long, Of very whitish
color, except the tail that was nearly black,
When it moved it went face downward, but
turned over (thc side coming out, of the water,)
when it put its head out which made it exact
ly face towards them it put its head out twice,
and they had q perfect view of it, and no liv-
ing person can convince them but that they
have seen mermaid - Yarmouth Register.
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DESCRIPTION OF PARTY OF PLEAsURE--" We
went out clean---we came home dirty; we went
out sober--we came home drunk we went out
well-we came home sick we went out laugh
ing--we came home crying; we went out with
cash--we came home moneyless we went out
for air-we came home full of dust.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-08-21

A saucy debtor was recently cautioned by a
creditor to be ,odre He didn't take heed, and
the next time we heard of him he was turned
into 81 stone jug"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-08-21

of useful articles. Eie advised them to turn
their attention more 10 cultivation of the soil,
and to live peacably among themselves, aud with
the neighboring tribes. As each sentence is in
terpreted, they all respond OR answer by the word
" ho,0," This is spoked sometimes loudly, and
again very family, thus s;gniyug their approval
or otherwise.
The Man that struck the Rec spoke first in
reply, and in mild manner, and with musical
voice, told of the sufferings of the tribe from
cold and hunger, and of the scarcity of game in
their hunting grounds. Smutty Bear next came
forward. He is fine specimen of the Indian
race. His manner Is bold and impressive He
is always excited, and when speaking gesticnlaes
constantly. He complained of the government
for its failure in some of its promises also wished
protection from the intrusion of the ST. Peters
Indians upon their hunting grounds. While he
was speaking an incident occurred which was
exceedingly interesting. The Chief turned and
beckoned to young man of another tribe TO
come forward. After introducing him to the
agent or father, as they call him, (hey call the
agent father, and the President their great father,
he told the yo ungman to kneel, and the ceremony
of adopting him into the tribe was performed,
merely by certain movements of the hands and
uttering few sentences that | did not compre-
hend. No dignitary Of Church or State conld
have performed this with such grace.or effect
Iowa spoke last. He is of mild appea rance,
and quite old He thanked the agent for the
presents in very handsome manner.
We see along the river scattering lodges and
hands of Indians. Between the Big and Little
Mem cha rivers are found the Omaha tribe, and
higher up are the Ottoes and Punkas We have
annuities for a number of tribes who reside above
Fort Pierre, and we anticipate interesting inter
views There are the Mandans, Gros Ventres
Assnaboines, Arickarees, Blackfoot, Yanctonase
Two Kettle band, Brules, Uncapas, Menecuuges
and some others. Some of these tribas are very
large and others small. The Upper BIackfee
number l0,900, while the Mandans have only
about 800 The Indians are now generally a
peace among themselves, and General Harne,
has taught them lesson, such as they will no
soon forget.
A part of General Harney's army is now a
; Fort Lookout, which is not at the present tint
) any fort at all, only an encampment, aud it il
doubted by many whether, in case the fort il
built, it will long have foundation, for the rive
is now wearing upor that shore very fast indeed )
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-08-21

Potatoes, they grow small, /" when not we'll
heed
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-08-21

Sunday found me still undecided, but that
was our holiday, and meant to see Dr. Nash
myself while Tettie was gone to chapel. She
made herself very nice, for she had a modest
pride in her looks which becomes a girl.
thought her very pretty myself, and so did the
neighbors; she had clear, small features, and a
pale color 10 her cheeks, soft brown hair, and
hazel eyes, 1t was not easy to see that any
thing allied them, unless you looked into then
very closely, and then there was dimness tx
be seen about them, which might be disease
She had put off thinking about herself, ant
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-15
The Flag Presentation.

F.@P- AUSTIN, Esq.-Dear sir: Having had the
OF listening to the appropriate and eloquent
address delivered BY you on the presentation Of the
American flag, worked by the ladies Of Shreveport
and donated by them to the Fillmore American Club
at the barbecue, on the lst nst and general desire
being felt for its publication respectfully request
that you will furnish copy of your remarks for
that purpose. Respectfully, &C., TffF n . n
R. WHITE, G. W. w. Goopwys.
). W. JONES. ~ THos R. SIMPSON.
MARTIN TALLY. R. A. CUTL1FF.
JNo. NJ. LEWIS G. w. DIILaRp. -pn
3. K: STEPHENS. H. T. STEWART.
JNo. L. GoocH c. H. BURNSIDE.
Shreveport, October 8, 1856. H. ~@
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SHREVEPORT, OCToBER 8 1856

Mr. 4, WHITE AND OTHERS Gentlemen: In reply
to the request contained in your complimentary note
OF the Sd inst permit me to say yield to your soil
tation, and herewith enclose you copy ofthe address
alluded to. Yours truly, a4
% FOuNTA1N ArsT1Ss
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PAPER AND STATIONERY WAREHOUSE

PAPER AND STATIONERY WAREHOUSE,
Nos. So and IS Common street, New Orleans.
r. R. STEVENS & Co,
INVITE the attention of merchants and others Wis
l iting Neyy Orleans, to their extensive stock Of
Printing, Writing and Wrapping Papers,
BLANR BOOKS, PLAYING CARDS, INKS. ae.,
which for variety and extent cannot be surpassed by
any other noase end offered the lowest prices
5000 reanls Printing Paper, of all sizes used;
4OOO = Foolscap do ruled and plain,
5000 - Letter do do do -
10000 - Fancy Note do do
350o - Straw and rag Wrapping Pa ,all sizes
Io0O - Hardware and bag do % do
1000 Manila - do do
1000 gross Playing Cards. all qualities;
500 boxes Black Writing Ink; g+s8'
1000 dozen Webster's Spelling Books; s.t9
500 McGafy's Readers; s+ --srr.
500 Webster's Dictionary, 58..s.i
400 - Walkers do
500 Family Quarto Bibles, common and fine.
ALso-A large assortment Of full and half-bound
BLANK cooks, consisting of record books, day
books, journals, iedgers writing books etc. g.
Copying Presses, Envelopes, and Stationery ofevery
description. o-4
Wade & Butchers pocket Cutlery, Razors and Scis-
sors, Of direct importation, at very low prices
u BLAME Books MADE AND RULED TO ORDER, of any
pattern. ,@@&@" 4@ .-.@a ..0~ ...+@. april 25
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-15
Patent Circular Saw Mills.

KTNHE subscriber, agent for Lee Leavltt, Clncln-
LII matt, offers for sale their Saw Mills, with the I'M
proved head blocks, enabling man to move the
log the ways with and with the greatest accn-
racy, thereby saving one mans wages, and making
better work han mills with the usual screw-head
blocks. PRICES:
40 :.1 ..u .,,:u -;.. az g.. 1,,r S4O0
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LargeT sizes IN propoFton. :.
Extra saws from inches up 72 inches The saws
to these mills as well as the other parts, made by
L. & H., aud nre in general in the west ndsouth
They have nc superiors. t4@ .
Horse -powers and steam engines furnished
when ordered; made by L. g. L. and adapted to these
mills. Two rails in store and for sale by
L. J. WEBSTER,
Corner of Magazine and Lafayette Streets
mnrcbof New Orleans.
VACCINE MATTER-Freshs scabs and quills. for
" sale III VIM. BALLS
ml2 Drugstore
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The Weser Gazette and other leading Ger
man papers announce that the Poles. who re-
turned to Russia on the faith Of the emperor's
amnesty. have been arrested. They viii not
again put trust in the promise Of princes.
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GARPETING.

i@.s CARPETING. T5 - \
J. d.: CAMERON & Co., f-@
26 Chartres and 81 Customhouse street, New Orleans
HAVE constantly on hand large and choice as
IL sortment Of Velvet Wilton Tapestry Carpetng;
Brussels Tapestry Carpeting;
Three-ply and Ingram do
Mating, rugs baizes, door mats;
Stair and hall Carpeng, etc.
#& Floor Oil Cloth, .4...
from feet 70 24feet wide, which we cut to suit any
size room hall.
Together with window cornices curtain pins trans
parent window blinds, etc. apr9
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D. KELHAM,
FURNITURE STORE,
Drugs. Medicines, &c.

THE subscriber having recently been supplied with
l. large and fresh stock of Drugs, Medicines,
Chemicals Perfumery etc, would respectfully notify
all country merchants, planters and physicians that
every thing in my line will be sold at very small ad-
vance for cash, or city acceptances. Below are few
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m... FRESH IMPORTATION
For Summer and Fall Trade, 1856.
WM. B. MILLER,
Wholesale and Retail
DRUGGIST AND BOOKSELLER,

TEXAS STREET, SHREVEPORT,
Is now receiving and opening
large and FRESH stock, recently
purchased from Manufacturers
and Importers, in New York and
Philadelphia, particular attention
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The strifes and bitterness Of century, usu-
ally die out and lose all power over the public
opinion; but affection keeps fresh, what anger
never would have preserved.
No man was ever SO sincerely loved, or SO
admired as was Henry Clay, by the young and
the old of the whig party. They suffered more
from his defeat than the hero of their worship
did himself; and they were more deeply wound
ed by az assault upon his character than if the
shaft OF malice had pierced themselves. @
Affection has preserved the memory of his
wrongs, although most of the actors in that day
of excitement and struggle, have passed away
to their final account.
What whig, who revers Henry Clay's memo
ry, can now support Mr.. Buchanan, when that
support even involves the desertion of his all,
his conservative principles? With the coldness
of cynic, he looked on and saw the poison
work and could not exercise the magnanimity
to speak the word which would have dissipated
the SANDER into thin air.
Shall we erect monuments to Henry Clay to
show an appreciation of his manifold virtues,
his exalted patriotism, his noble purity of char
acter. and then give our support to the man who
suffered detraciion and envy to blast his politi-
cal prospects, for the highest office il the gift
of the people? 1t is impossible.
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NEW FURNITURE STORE.

U
Nos. III and l73 CANAL STREET, NRw ORLEANS.
IN The undersigned having opened
a large and splendid assortment 81 4iMsssssss
M of New Furniture, is zs.4 =
prepared to supply the trade and families the mos
liberal terms. This being the ONLY ENTIRE NEW STOCK
in the city, purchasers will find it their advantage
to call and examine the goods and learn the prices
before purchasing elsewhere. Will keep constantly
on hand Mahogany and Walnut ..
Bedsteads, Bureaus,
ArmoIres, Centre Tables,
Chairs, @4a Sofa do
Sofas, Card do
Tete a -tetes, Extension do .
Easy Chairs, Washstands,
Secretaries, 8.r Book Cases,
Ottomans, Lounges,
Canopies, Cribs, 3#
Feathers, Looking Glasses spring, hair and moss mat
tresses together with great variety of avery article
usually found in a furniture warehouse.
oct24 CHAS. A. STEWART.
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1000 bxs druggists glassware. patent medicines per-
fumery, medicine chests instruments, ETC.. etc.
G. N. MORRISON, Wholesale Druggist,
dec 81, 1854 u Magazine ST.. New Orleans.
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sortment complete possible, and to the selection
Of Pure Drugs, which can be recommended and GUAR
ANTIED to my patrons The following list comprises
few Of tie articles hand and arrive:
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An immense mass meeting Of the friends Of
Fillmore and Donelson was held at Atlanta,
Georgia, on the ed inst. Thousands Of Amer
leans were present, and the greatest enthusiasts
prevailed. ~
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-02-15

Of the city Of Natchez Mississippi just
peted shows that place to have 6,o9s inhabitants
elusive Of the public and private schools which contain
800 male pupils and teachers and 4s5 females In the
named total included s,7o7 white persons 3oa free
colored, and 2,os9 slaves.
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es extending their lire the plain In the sage and
sand hoeks the remainder in the rasnes aud ON the roll
Jesse Femmng on company A. died OF hiswounds o. the
lsth making our total of killed captain one euen-
an and thirteen priyaes Total in Killed and wounded,
The los Of the enemy is very great according TO their
own admission think from 10 70 80 killed and as many
wounded not less than one hundred ana my In all
Peu-peu- nox-nox is dead. Stock Whitley shot IN the
eck and through the hips and many Of their most nhu-
entail and bravest warriors killed believe they have
ceved blow from which they can never recover The
express did not the 18TH as was expected but
leaves tonight To-day moved camp four miles up the
river where we shall remain for the present Governor
Stevens is safe and will be here tomorrow night lie
writes in the right be goes IN for giving the REDSKINS
a thrashing that will DO lasting one
The wounded Of the command all doing well and
fast recoveng the Nultnonab boys are all well and
in fine spirits. More anon.
Yours, truly 80
BURNING on THE CAPITOL
The capitol building at Salem has been entirely de-
sroyed supposed to be the work of an incendary,
The territorial library entirely consumed-yaluo
probablv about $4,000 or $4,000 The total loss of the
building and ibray will not fall much short OF $4,000
sroyed principally and will occasion great Inconvenience
to the assembly in It's further duties.
WASHINGTON TERRrroRY.
The Puget Sound Courier of December 2lst says;
awe are informed that the Indians have commenced the
work of destruction in this vicinity by burning the house
and smh-shop of German, situated on what is known
Puyaup mousse "as oA
from this place and not than mile from other
houses occupied by other families THIS rs Doubtless but
the beginning of their work which will doubt be fol-
lowed up on every opportunity The heavy timber which
skirts the prairie the eastward is peculiarly favorable TO
predatory ncursons by these mscreants and we shall not
be surprised to Of the burning OF all the houses in this
portion of the prairie
SANDWICH ISLANDS
We have dates from Honolulu TO the goth OF December
Our previous dates were to the Sth
In accordance with the appointment by Mr. Gregg Uni
ted commissioner the King has approved OF Daniel
c. Bgeow esq consul of the United States at Lahana
in place of George d. Chase esq deceased until the pleas
ure of the President shall be known.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House met at IL, m.
Prayer by the Rev. H. O. Dean.
The Journal OF yesterday read and approved.
The SPEAKER appointed Hon. JoHN LETcHER Of Vir-
linia member Of the Committee Of Ways and Means in
The place OF Hon. Csc W. JOKES Of Tennessee who at bis
own request excused from serving that committee
Mr. COBB Of Georgia moved that the Presidents annual
message aud accompanying documents be taken up and
committed to the Committee OF the Whole the state
Of the Union and ordered be printed which motion
agreed to. lie then moved that $4,000 copies be
printed.
discussion eusued to the competency Of the House
TO act upon lac latter motion once whether the sub
jet should hrst he referred the Committee Printing.
The SPEAKER on appeal by Mr.. II. MARSHALL Of
Kentucky decided that the motion now in order for
the action Of the House. Finally the subject Of printing
the extra copies referred to the Committee Print
log. - ... ..
hr FLORENCE, Of Pennsylvania, presented the memo
rial OF A. III. Reeder, contesting the scat Of Hon j. s..
WHITFIELD, the delegate from Kansas which read II
sets forth the general grounds that the sitting delegate
was Illegally elected Mr.. r. said that in presenting this
petition he bad arrived Rt conclusion relation the
case bot would make up his mind from the evidence that
might be presented 10 the House and the country The
memorial referred to the Committee Of Elections and
ordered 10 be printed.
Mr. ANOX. Of Illinois presented the memorial Of viii
liam b Archer contestng the seat Of Hon j. G. ALLEN
which was referred TO the Committee Of Elections and
deted 10 be printed.
Ms QUITMAN Of Mississippi presented the memorial Of
Miguel A. otcro couestng the Of the Hon. Joss MAN
uE GALLRGos delegate from the Territory ofNew Mexico
which was referred to the Committee Of Elections and
uered TO be printed.
Mr. TAYLOR, Of Louisiana, presented the memorial Of
Albert Fable conestng the seat Of the Hon GEoReE Eus-
r OF Louisiana which referred to the COMMITTEE
Of Elections, and ordered TO be printed.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
The SPEAKER laid before the House a large number Of
executive communications among them the annual report
Of the Commissioner Of Patents the annual report Of the
Secretary Of the Treasury the finances the annual
port OF the Superintendent Of the Coast Survey &C all
Of which were appropriately referred and ordered to be
printed.
Mr. HOUSTON, Of Alabama moved to take mp the spe-
cia message Of the President Of the United States In re-
son TO the Territory Of Kansas and that IL be referred
the Committee Of the Whole the Of the Union
and ordered TO be printed.
After some debate TO the proper reference Of the
sage, whether u should 70 the Committee Of the Whole
the state OF the Union the Committee the Judiciary
the Committee the Territories the question taken
and II referred 70 the Committee Of the Whole on the
state Of the Union-yess &C. nays 90
Mr., GROW Of Pennsylvania moved 10 reconsider the