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VOLUME 5---NO. 10.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

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Lieut.. Joseph Abney (2ud Lieut.. Com
pany d., Palmetto -RegimenD in an article
intl,e Advertiser brings Mr.. Keitt severely
to task for that narrative in bis usual hy.
periodical scarcely cumbered with sin
fact, 2 with which he RECALLED the Palmetto
Association at their late meeting in Colum-
bia. Mr.. Abnev thinks the remarks ol
Nh. .Keitt, in wbicl, he alluded to the hard:
ships and dangers through Which '.old Jos
the servant Of WhitefeId But ler Brooks
passed, in atteading to- his gallsnt master
willie wounded, and i9' conveying him
when dead to his family and abiss friends,
reflect somewhat upon himself. wli6syss at
stllat time inecommand Of. Me coRpSny
Mt. Abney testifss to thee earasfskens Of
yes,rg Bsooks By bb conf ades, Nd states
thai old .Jee. did NO, slons orsat alt, bea,
tl,ss body of En mastsf hpfpe, but dat TIN
M sdanei SOME tipa3S All ,I had, arrived
kiS sostlr Carolina ard Though difseh,
isgeats.s .e. a!sEF1iss - ges{{ss : !
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GREAT TINE AT THE LAND SALEs.--The
correspondent of the Cleveland PIaindeal-
er, writing from Usage, Iowa, gives the FOL-
lowing description Of the great crowd at
the late land sales
.On saturday night, May 10 about fif.
teen men stationed themselves at the door
of the Land Office, and held their positions
night and day until Monday morning.
The crowd Of hungry speculators. to tie
number Of ! 900 or !, 500, gathered round
these few who were on the ''anxious seatsI'
and disgusted at the means thus used 10
stealing march upon them, they wished
to retaliatesin,some way, so they eommen.
ced crowding and sarging making the door
the focus for jamming. Wee to the ,insi,
ders when:tl commenced. 6 The doof' of
the ofics Had to be prdJpred Oh tlses inside
to prevent its being brokeniu. hi short
time cries went forth THAT men swesa E;uf.
| ing.s The people cried, aLet him a., =
But both to leave such i chhns8 iSV MAJ.
ing money s1hey thRught they woun try q
little longer. Col l5snkih - cat nj
made a speech to the oroafl q athsn
| men were fainting, and request 81 sntsj -
MOTTO crowd. The people. ,c;sed. -
thoss who faint fall back 1" and 6eSd,ass sof
the request Of the Register, aud recasdless
of the lives. and limts ,of those uniortnnate
insiders, they slifged forward with renewed
energy, By this time the sun was poir-
| ing its heat upon the 'deroted crowd os
men III Was considered ANAL edition Of
that place we,reaa Of IN Paradise Lost
In undertaking to get the crowd ffon, the
door Dr. Downs had his leg fractated.
Some four or Eve tainted, aud tse onik
way tlieiF lives we're saved was opening tn
otfcs dor and hauling them ins and, Nm
living pponthe floor Ponring pssie q ~,
'Etet apon them. AagentlemssnS 81 III g
4 Assee Of Crawford had thrss ribss fisctsrsd
lbys beng jsmnsd against The dC6f casitsr.
Il fJ6aSa 3. had Bis soreFcost Hteraiiy ~,
l'fft0ais back 10 tIha f;dis1SIosis l6sal y
i Ypn can jsslgcs stlle. above whats tisses
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GAIL Aboard.n

Tho insignificant word couplet, "all a.
baard, d,"-uttered thousands Of times, every
day i'll dcpots and upon docks-is always
the prelude to long psalm Of sorrow. Of
itself, 1t IS a mere business bellcst-in its
bearings, it rcvolves regret, suffering, and
often-times despair. Not an hour glidcs
into the great sea of the past--not a mo-
ment leaps to tho surface, and then it is
lost forevcr-but some ere listen to the kncll
for the l;,st time!
If your heart has become dissatisfied with
its treasures, and you are disposed to gropc
amid the shadows Of dcspondcncy, 90 where
friends arc parting. We know not Of sur
er recipe for kinding the flame, of sympa-
thy, and making "Rchard himself again"
than this. No one with a fragment of a
heart i'll his bosom, can see the warm EN-
braces of those who are TO 60 and those who
are to stay, or hear the trcmulous but earn
est good bye" and God bless you" uttered
by lips that trembe with the frcightagc,
with out blessing Of his own.
A few weeks 4 60 we were witness of a
parting which touched lis nearly. 1t was
between two who were newly welded, and
who, since the sweet day OF their nuptials,
had not been parted for day, hardly for
an hour. Nothing short Of sheer necessity
could have called the husband from his idol
now-but the necessity came between them,
and he must not shrink; we saw the long
and wild embrace, heard the clear whisper,
"Be Of good cheer, will he home soon''-
and in few moments more the bllows
rolled between the hearts that so lately God
had joined together.
Il will be home soon." These were the
words-the only consolation left, and so
much bitterness. Perhaps the pangs OF
parting were sharpened by the va que pre-
sentiment that they might never meet again
And so he turned from the spot, that sad
young wife, went back to a home whose
light had departed.
II will be home soon." And so he was :
before he expected ere yet the tears
were dried from the eyes of the weeper
whom lie left behind. But alas how did
he come? Encompasscd by shroud, en-
braced within coffin, cold as the perpetual
snow that crosses the monarch mountain
Of Switzerland. Sure cnough-he was
"holne soon."
They dug but one grave tlen-but, since,
another was demanded-and now tile young
husband and tile young wife sleep and
dream together.
We shall all ,"bo home soon." What
that home will he rest for us. Ehe dead OF
virtue will secure a passport to golden pal.
aces-thc enormities of vice will end in
worse than dungeon darkness.
alone soon" So he was-a nd having
waited but little while, she went home
also.-E.rchanyc
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Fractions of Squares will he charged in Pro-
portion to the above rates.
gB Business Cards for the term Of one
year, will be charged in proportion 70 the
sphea they occupy, ut One Doiiar per line
sPnce.
rB For all advertisements set in tlvuJle cot
"n.n, Fifty per Cent extra will be added to the
above rates.
DAVIS l. CREWS,
For Banner;
LEE l. WILSON,
For Press.
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MISCELLANY.
Robert Emmett and his Love.

Robert Emmett and his Love.
Twas the evening ola lovely day-the
last day of the noble and il-fated Emmett
A young girl stood at the castle gate
and desired admittance into the dungeon
She was closely veiIed, and the keeper
could not imagine who she was, nor that
my one of such proud bearing should be
an humble suppliant to the prison door.
However, he granted the boon-led her to
the dungeon, o; ened the massive iron door?
then closed it again, and the lovers were
alone. He WAS leaning against the prison
wall with down-cast head, and bis arms
folded upon his breast. Gently he raised
the veil from her face, and Emmet tnrned
to gaze upon all that earth contained for
him-the girl whose sunny brow in the
days ofboyhood had been his polar star
the maiden who had sometimes made him
think the world was all sunshine. The
clanking of the chains sounded like a deatl,
knell to her ears, and she wept like Child.
Emmet said but little, yet he pressed her
warmly to bis bosom, and their feelings
held silent meeting-such meeting
perchance as is held in heaven only, when
we part no more. In a low voice lie be-
sought her not to forget him when the cold
grave received his inanimate body-he
spoke of bygone tays--the happy hours
Of childhood, when his hopes were bright
and glorious, and he concluded by request
ting her sometimes to visit the places and
scenes hallowed to his memory from the
days Of bis childhood, and though the
world might pronounce mis- name with scorn
and contempt he prayed she should still
ciingto him with affection, and remember
him when all others should forget. Hark !.
the Church bell sounded, and he remen,-
bered the hour of execution. The turn
key entered, and after dashing the tears
from his eyes, he separated them from their
long embrace, and led the lady from the
dungeon. At the entrance she turned
and their. eyes met-they could not say
farewell !! The door swung upon its heavy
hinges, and they parted forever. No! not
forever: Is there not a heaven
At sunrise neH morning he suffered glo-
riorsly; martyr to this country and to
liberty.
And one-o'er her the myrtle showers
Its leaves by soft winds famed,
She faded midst Italian flowers
The last OF their fair land
Twas in the land Of Italy it was the
gorgeous time of sunset in Italy; what a
magnificent scene A pale emancipated
girl lay upon the bed of death. Oh it
was bard for her to die far from home in
this. beautiful land where flowers bloom per
enniaI, and the balmy air comes freshly to
the pini9g soul Oh no her heart was
broken When ties have been formed on
i. earth, Close, burning ties, "what is more
heart-rending and agonizing to the spiri,
than to find, at last the beloved one is
asi,atcted away, and all our love given to a
passing fowrst." Enough she died the
eefhrothed OF Robert Emmet; the lovely
Sarah Curran. Italy contains her last re-
msins ;'its aoyers breathe their fragrance
1ysfner grave and the lnll'ng notes o
thssheperds Lutte sound requiem to Ire,
unamoYY.E q. :. !.
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How MANY MILES A PRrSrER's HAN


How MANY Miles A PRINrER's HAND
TaAvELs.-1Aopgh a printer may be sit
tsIg all day, yet'm bis own way he is a
great traveller, Tor At least lis hand is,) as
We shall proye. A good printer will set
eight thousand ems day, Or about twenty
four thonsand letters. The distance travel
led over by:his hand will average shout
one footshsf letter, going. TO the be5ss. in
(which they are contained, and Of coisas e. e.
turning, making twofeet for, every lslsef
The sets. This wbulJ make distaxn each
daXaf fosty-eight 4honssnd feaf III nuipre
thabpine miles i and in the ..c6nfsS II i
.year, leaving out Sundays, MAT ms,kbdf
travek about three sliousapd roiiss 81 1.ss
sahisHof The csdsts u Gesreis aiilitars
I9slimts-hase becusexpe El or visiting
kAAaiscas, sf<sts ~ Z
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TIE FEMALE TEMrRR.--No trait of char.
acter is more valuable in female than the
possession of sweet temper.-Ho,ne can
never be happy wi,houtit it is like the
flowers that spring up in our pathway. re-
viving and cl'erishing us. Let man 60
home, at night wearied and worn by the
tolls Of day, and how soothing is a word
dictated By good disposition 1t is sum
slime falling on his heart. He is happy,
apd the cAfes of life are forgotten. A
sweet temper has soothing influence over
the minds Of whole family. Where it is
found in the wife and mother, you observe
kindness and love predominating over the
natural feelings Of a bad heart. Smile,
kind words and looks characterized the
children, and peace and loves have tLei,
dwellings, there. Study, then to Acquire
and retain sweet temper. 1t is more val.
uable than gold, and it captivates more
than beauty, and to the close Of life It re-
tains all its freshness and power.
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A Magni ficent Project.

The Charleston Courier Of the 17tb, un-
der the caption Of "A Magnificent Project
reviews at length paper prepared for and
before the Massachusetts Legislature, by
Mr.. Elih Burritt, otherwise known as the
Learned Blacksmith" The object of
this paper is to effect in Mr.. Burritt's own
way, the abolition of Southern Slavery,
which Mr.. Burritt's holds cannot be done
by any of the means which short sighted
phlanthropists have yet attempted. Mr..
Burritt being a christian, one of the great
Peace makers of tho world, we are not sur.
prised to learn that the plan he proposes
will effect its desired end and without that
turmoil and bloodshed, which We Of the
South would naturally look for upon its
perfection. Mr.. Burritt does not wish to
deprive us Of our property without giving
us full pay for the same. 80 he proposes
that the Government Of the United States
shall become the purchasers Of all the
slaves in the South, at an average, price,
which shall be paid out of the public Treas.
ury this price will be $3.50 per head, in
Guiding all classes and conditions That
it may be the more equitable, Mr. Burritt
proposes that the public lands consisting,
without including our Mexican possess
ions of /, l,70O,oOO,O00 acres, be sold, and
the proceeds invested in this pbilanthro-
phic undertaking. Mr.. Burritt shows that
this can be done for the land at seventy
FIVE cents an acre will bring $l,20O,oOO,-
900 and the three millions anda half Of
slaves only 1875, ,O00,O 900, leaving after the
abolition Of Slavery and the sale of the
Public Lands, surplus in the Treasury Of
1926, 5,O0O,O0O,.
Mr.. Burritts shows that considerable
portion Of the Public domain lies in the
Slave States, where through the baueful III
fucncc of their peculiar institution. there is
little demand for them. By the sale Of the
lands thus located, and the devotion Of the
proceeds to the purpose indicated, the
waste and wilderness would in short time
become the residence of living, breathing
| Yankees. Missouri is instanced with her
100000 unappropriated acres, worth,
Mr.. Burritt says, almost nothing, but which
Mr.. Burritt also saws if sold will purchase
all the slaves in that State. ::
This is slight sketch Of Mr.. Burritt's
| plan, and we think we will do but justice
il we briefly state tile objections urged a.
gainst it Ly the Journal to which we owe
the sketch we have given. And first
(which might we'll from its completeness be
first and last) the fact that the money
proceeding from the sale Of the public
lands, will not buy the whole number Of
slaves in the South.
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A MOTTEn's MEMonY.-The earliest,
the tondest, the most sacred recolections
are entwined around the memory Of our
Mother. What indescribable, undefinable
feelings steal over the senses as we revert
in memory to the days when our totterins
and cautious steps were guarded by Mo
ther's watchful eye-when our incoherent
prattling were heard and understood by
none but her whose natural instinct antici.
pated every want and necessity aud As
childhood advanced, and the feet of indis-
cre,ion attempted to wander into danger
Gus paths, whoever watchful-so gentle
guides them Alright! Mother! Who does
not revere that sacred name? It implies
more than mere parent. 1t is the en-
bodiment of love, Of affection, of gentle
ness. of Kindness. The concentration of
the warncst impulses, the most hallowed
sentiments Of the heart. "A sisters love is
gentle enduring-thc fraternal bonds that
unite together members of the household
are not easily sundcrcd but that the affec-
ton that endcars one to a mother, is a
higher, asholier sentiment, mingled with a
| degree of reverence and awe, next in de-
! gree to that due to our Creator.
But all earthly ties mnst sooner or. later
be severed. She is at rest, and tile finest
tendrils of many hearts are entwined
around her memory.
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DIGNITY, GRAVITY Sc.-Professor Boyle,
OF, the Dublin "Freeholder,"' says:
= Il have seen gravity Of parsons in the
pulpit lawyers in courtIjudges on the
Bencl,--Qaakers at conventical--dema-
gogues at,pqblic mcetings-the chancellor
in the lords-the speaker in the commons
soldiers, at drill--doctors near patient
-elients at law suit uctioneers putting a
worthless daubt-antiqbarians. oyer'a brass
farthing-old gsntlemsna tp1sra young
gentlsmen at tailor's bi!lsbaiitts sand sexs, sss
cution-and the lrsngnan at The 5gallSws
have seen the gravity of aHAaafbor shen
his py s was .as damned and s0
torney drawing out bills Of costs, and Of an
Alderman adjusting his napkin at city
feast 1 have seen Mr.. Rogers and Belx.
eni's mummy; but the gravity Of each and
all taken together, does not equal the grav-
ity ofsa COW chewing her eud."
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Sprcial 4loticrs.
TO THE
CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES.
CAUTION TO TIE PUBIC.


AMER several years experimenting in the manu6etur-
b. Of Gin, fortunately succeeded in the year lSiS in
n liking discovery in It's manufacture by which Il
depn,cd Of all acrid and iuhammatory properties, and
4 My mandatory Is al schicdam. Holland Aftcr sew
eral months reflection what title 20 give it, introduced
i TO the American public under the name Of "Wofc's
ScAicdam Aromatic Schnapps. Schiodam is the Of
D. place In Holland where the Gin is manufactured Ar
onstc derives its from the Italian Juniper Berry
VII which il Is favored, and the word sehnapps is the
German for drnA-Cognc, Dam-Wolfo's Sohicdam
Aromatic Drink. 80 sooner had my schuapps been in
tuaueed 90 the American public and received with ap
Probation, than the Liquor Mixers Of New York, Boston
and Philadelphia, started in pursuit with their mixed and
Poisonous stuff under various names Schodam Gin
SChicdam Schnaups. London Club House Gin London
terdal Gin, &c., and in several my labels have
been so perfectly initiated, with only the addition Of
understand large quantity has been purchased hy the
Sheapness OF me article. merchant who participates
INDIRECTLY in the fraud by selling the spurious articles
rs much an offender as the principal who planned the inn
position.
hope every respectable citizen who values the health
oi the community in which he lives will aid in ferret
ing out aud exposing the INSCRIPTIONS merchant, who
or the sake Of few cents, will put in jeopardy the lives
oi the community In which he lives Such men should
pc v99d Icy e !he PiIy9ry Of popular eyecT3on
s made nom barley Of the first quality, selected with
great care from the products OF the celebrated grain
growing m.ets Is ha'ored with the essence OF the aro-
auc Juniper Berry of Italy, aud is rectidcd by pecu
M process which eXpes from the spirit every acrid par
tcle.
As means Of preventing and correcting the disagree
hlc and often dangerous effects produced upon the
iomach aad bowels by change OF water--a visitation
which travellers and settlers, and all accmated per
in the West the South and South-west are peeuli-
hil habe-the Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps will be
found absolutely infalhbo while, in cases Of dropsy,
gravel, Instructions Of the Kidneys diseases Of the bad-
DER, dyspepsia and general debility is recommended
nost emphaucay by the most distinguished members Of
the medical profession.
ltispu up in quart and pint bottles in of doz-
en- with the Of the undersigned the bottle and
cork, and fac-simile Of his signature and label.
For sale by all respectable druggists aud country
chants. uDOLPHO WOLFE.
32;3m p Beaver Street. New York.
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ntm advertisements.
Mr.. S. DREW, The nr-famod and Won.

nR. S. DREW, The far-amod and Won
II dcrful WAKING CLAtRNOYANT,
Who Is in Son Of n in San.
Whose ntuitiyc power enables him 10 perceive every
Illness, pain and ache In the human system. IT. viii
also explain the and effect OF every disease and
prescribe remedies for curing the samc 10 durable, iudg
ing and knowing all, without The aid information Of
the patient lie has arrived and may be- found az the
MONTPELIER HOTEL,
Where he also De consulted on al business mat
tors, PAST, PRESENT or frrrRE. or anything concern
ing absent friends, where lost stolen property may
ton the history Of your life and disease hc is enabled TO
read as plainly, readily and correctly IL the minute
were placed printed page before him
CONSULTATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS, 80 CTS.
n. b. All persons DESTROYS Of consulting the Doctor,
who able TO call at his rooms, leaving their adj
For SrurrEHfSo AND SrAMNHRtNa, a permanent cure
warranted in all cases. Diseases OF the Eye and Far
also successfully treated. Deafness also De cured
and an Chronic Complaints and impurities Of the blood
Dr. Drew also gives particular attention 10 the N
Cancers which he cures without pain. Don't say that
You not get cured until you have tried Dr. Drcws
treatment. The Doctor respectfully invites visits from
those lah0ring under any form Of disease such Ca
larry, Asthma, Diseases Of the Eye and Ear Bronchitis
CustNcncss, Generous Affections, Iuinors, Gravel,
Falling Sickness, Insanity, Numb Palsy, Coughs Colds
Diseases tending 90 Consumption. General Debility, Dys-
dice. Loss Of Appetite Liver Complaint, Nervous Alice
lions, Piles, Pain in the Side Back and shoulders, Nhru
mat.m Srrofula Complaints peculiar TO Females, and
AN diseases originating In Impurity Of the blood.
Those desiring his services are reminded that during
The latter part Of his stay his often crowd
cd that some delay may onsue before visitors turn
for examination will come Hence au carly call is adj
viscd, IL may ubyate the tcdiousucss Of waiting.
Office hours from to -, A. NJ, aud from 20 p. VI
Please call and test his skill for yourself 32
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alcm advertisements.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.-Sealed
proposals will be received by the undersigned until
the attn day OF April next, for taking down the brick and
stone work OF the walls now standing the site Of the
late Capitol al Montpelier The walls, both external aud
INTERNAL to be taken down as low as the entrance
story hoor Az the materials TO be carefully handled and
dent may direct. The work is 10 be commenced imme-
datey after closing the contract, and prosecuted with
yigor until the whole is completed. II preferred the
proposals may be made for furnishing the necessary
chnery and labor by the day. The right is reserved
reject any proposal that may be offered,
THOS. L. POWERS Superintendent.
Montpelier, March 25th, 1857.
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And multitude are now responding in tones that
must echo from end Of the republic to the other
The ELECTRIC OIL, Of Philadelphia, made by DR..
SMITH, is "itEALtN0 BALM" But one opinion has
yet been expressed in every quarter far as heard from
Of this wonderful curative. It Is 10y nobody olasscd
among what called quack medicines and il sales
any proof Of popularity then ought this TO be called
popular indeed.
Read the Advertisements In the papers, FRED. T..
SMITH. Montpelier, General Agent daw
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CARD TO THE LADIEs.-Dn

~ n PONco's French Periodical GOLDEN Pills.
lnialihle IN removing stoppageg Irregularities Of
ne nenses These Pills are nothing new, but have been
used by the Doctor for many years. both in France and
Ahenca with unparalleled success in every case and he
Is urged by many thousands Of Ladies who have used
lhem, TO make the Pills public for the alienation Of
those suffering from any irregularities whatever as well
hs To prevent pregnancy TO those ladies whose health will
nor permit an increase Of family. Pregnant females or
nose surprising themselves cautioned against
ing these pills while pregnant the proprietor assumes
no responsibility as to the above admonition although
ner mildness would prevent any mischief to the health
oherwise those Pills recommended. Full and expli-
CIT directions accompanying each Box. Price 81 90.
Upon the receipt Of one dollar, box will be sent TO
any address by return mail. Direct all orders to
lhhD, Il. SMITH, Wholesale Druggist, Montpelier,
General Agent for the State of Vermont.
Geo. Nichols, Agent, Northfcld 10