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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-07-09

HEADS AND HATs.--At a raeeht ncas;ng az
tne m New York Academy Of Medicine, Dr.. NJ
Elheran gave lecture on Ethnology which is
reported in the American Medical Monthlv. Bv
means OF monumental illustrations, collections
OF crania, statutes and coins, he traced the Gal.
TIC type back through Italy, Greece, Asia Mi.
nor and Egypt, and asserted that the Americans
were of Celtic and not Anglo Saxon origin,
which he pretended to prove by their history Of
emigration, their language, their confirmation.
@c' de gave statistics furnished by several of
the leading hatters, dentists, and hair dealers
OF New York and other cities. One halter of
New York, who sends to all parts of the Union,
reported that Virginia and the Western States
required larger hats than the other States. New
England heads are of about the same size as
those OF the New Workers. The Irish are
larger than those of any race in this country,
The Celtic head is long oval, as is observed
among the Irish and Scotch The English head
Is also long, but not 30 uniformly oval as the
irish The average American head is long
oval, exactly the same shape, but smaller than
the Irish ; it is the most easilv fitted because 10
Is the most regularly formed, and because the
hat blocks are made to suit the national form
and SIZE The Germans have smaller heads
than the Irish, but they wear larger hats than
the Americans. They have very irregularly
formed heads, approaching in shape an rregu-
lar square, broad and flat behind and fiat on
top. The great breadth BETWEEN the ears throws
the hat out of shape, so that the brim is turned
up in front and behind, unless the hat is espec-
laliy made TO fit. Several old manufacturers
and retailers assert that the American head il
diminishing, and that the Western States, col
onized by foreigners, have the largest sizes.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-07-09
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FORMATION OF HAIL.-A French philosophical
Journal, in an article on the formation of hail
refers to the very ingenious hypothesis Of Volta,
who considers it the effect OF electricity. The
following is the hypothesis referred to: The
rays of the sun falling on thick cloud produce
a rapid evaporation, which on chemical princi.
pies must reduce the temperature Of the une.
saporated part so that the watery particles are
converted into icy particles Sufficiently heavy tt
overcome resistance and fall Below this is an
other cloud charged with the same or differen
electricties. The small hail was of the sam,
electricity of the cloud in which it was formed
and by gravity and electric repusion it is car
ried backward and forward between the clouds
until the hail stones are so increased in weigh
as to overcome all resistance, and then fall t.
! the earth.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-07-09

The JUDAS IscARIoT CoIN.-Mr. A. Nicholas
of Wall street, N. Y, has struck of number
of fac-simile coins of the Hebrew Holy Shekel
the piece OF silver money in which Judas Is
CARROT was paid for his services in betraying the
Savior. The present coin is from drawing
procured last year in Rome. The drawing was
from piece d" which says Dr. Raphael, who
furnishes the description, must have been
coined during the time the Jews were sojourn-
ing in the Holy Land under their own kings,
and contemporaneous with the first Temple,
which brings it to a period Of about 700 B. c."
The Hebrew characters upon it are much like
the style of our own American coin; for while
the legend upon ours reads, "Unted States of
America" this, in the same position on the
outer edge, bears the inscription, Jerusalem
the Holy" While one side bears the resem-
blance to Aaron's rod, as mentioned in Mum
bers xvii, s, on the other, which has the i'm
print Of the pot of incense, is inscribed in the
Hebrew characters the words, +" Shekel Of Is
rael."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-07-09

ALCOHOLIC DRINKS IN ARCTIC CLIMATES
Captain Ross, amid the difficulties and dangers
OF Arctic navigation, found that alcoholic
liquors impaired the strength of the seamen,
diminished their power of enduring cold, and
rendered them more liable to scurvy. His
men consented to do without ardent spirits, and
this circumstance, Capt R., thinks, contributed
remarkably to the preservation of their health.
Those who have Investigated the subject accord
ing to correct principles need not this testimony
but most people learn only by ruinous experience
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-07-09
NEW SERIES, No. 50.
IEKMS,SSs.oo at the years .a S.ascs' .aS.

I'll sittings the Unitarians, chapel sand
a bout 3 300 sttisgs; the Roman Catholics.
80 chapels and 1894 sittings A Quaker chap
els, with sittingc fot 8 ISL the Moravia ians have
2 chapels, with l,l6O sittinss; tho Jews have
II synagogues and 3,692 sittings. There are
VA chapels belonging to the New Church, the
plymouth Brethren, the Irvingites, the Latter
day Saints, Sendemanians, Lutherans, French
Protestants, Greeks, Germans, Italians, which
chapes have sitting for 1883.
We thus get 69l ,723 attendants on divine ex-
ercises.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-07-09

A PAIR OF THm.-Last night, man and
woman, evidently husband and wife, were going
along, arm in arm, with that zig-sag movement
which betokens spiritualism, in more or less
quantities. Said he
Hic walk shteady, why don't yes"
Said she
"Ani.'s yersif. .-hic -that-hic !--throubles
me with-hic yer pushin--walk shteady
ycrself!" +"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-07-09

A celebrated dandy was one evening in
company with young lady, and observing her
kiss her favorte poodle, he advanced, and
begged the like favor, remarking that she ought
to have as much charity for him as she had
shown to the dog. Sir" said the belle, 81
never kissed my dog when he was puppy"
The fellow took the hint and was off instanter.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-07-09

HUMoR IN RAGs.-We observed, lately, thin
old man, with rag bag in his hand, picking
up large number of small pieces of whale
bone which lay on the street. The deposit was
of such a singular nature that we presumed to
ask the quaint-looking gatherer how he sup
posed they came there. "Don't know" he re-
piled, in speaking voice, +" but 'spect some
unfortunate female was wrecked hereabout
somewhere "
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-07-09

A lawyers carriage is only legal convey
ance-and it is the client, as often as it stops at
his door, who pays for the drawing up of it.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-07-09

The man who is without an idea, generally
has the greatest idea Of himself.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-07-09

Life is journey, and it is generally our own
fault If We do not make pleasant excursion
of il.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-07-09

Life is Romance, of which COqueltee nev-
er tires Of turning over new leaf
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-07-09
nliseellaup,

hntereJ according to Act Of Congress- the year 1857
ny D. s. BoYcE In the Clerks Office of the District Court
OF the District of Vermont
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-19
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURES.

L
SENATE Petitions Presented-Of Mer-
chants Bark, Lowell, for increase of capital
of E. B. Stoddard for additional compensa,
ton for services as District Attorney in the
Middle District
Mr.. Usher Of Middlesex, from Committee
on so much of Governors Address as relates
to the Constitutional amendment relative to
the right of suffrage, and on Resolve rea-
tive to qualifications of voters, reported that
the amendment and resolve ought to pass
The same senator submitted a minority re-
port on the same subject
The bill to repeal an act relative to the
rights and duties of Jurors was taken up.
Mr.. Churchill of Norfolk, sustained the bill
in speech of considerable length.
Mr.. Poor of Essex, followed with an eabo
rate argument against the bill.
HOUSE. Petitions Presented and Referred,
Of the Shelburne Falls Bank for increase of
capital; of Cheney Hatch and sixty-four 9TH
ers for an alteration of the laws relative to
High Schools; of E., S. Chaplin and other
parties for State aid for Kanzas of the Hop.
kinton Bank for increase of capital.
Reports from Committees. -Prisons-A re-
port and resolve in favor of the families of So
lon II. renny and Gaen C. Walker, late off,
GERS of the State Prison following $1,000 to
the widow of Mr.. Tenny, aud $1,000 to his
mother-also $500 to the widow Of Mr..
Walker.
Judiciary Inexpedient to legislate con-
corning the temporary support of paupers
the same in relation to the laws concerning
counsel fees; the same on an order concern
ing attendance of children at schools; the
same in relation to an alteration of the laws
relative to landlords and tenants; the same
in regard to taxation of deposits in savings
banks.
The bill concerning the measurement of IL
guilds was taken up. This provides that wine
measure shall be used in the buying and sell
ing Of liquids (milk) under penalty of 500
to both buyer and seller.
Mr.. A. ]. Wright of Boston, moved to ex-
cept mutual agreement between purchaser
and seller from the operation of the bill.
Mr.. Fitch of Sheffield, moved to strike out
the penalty.
Ms. Grammer of Woburn, moved 10 com
NIT the bill, and this motion, after long de-
bate, prevailed.
Report accepted Leave to withdraw, of
the Committee on Railways and Canals, on
the petition of A. g. Randall and others,
Passed to be EngyoSSed-Bills in addition to
an act TO incorporate the Berkshire Mutual
Fire Insurance Company; 10 incorporate the
Charles River Navigation Company extend
ing the time for the construction of the Leban-
on Springs Railroad ; 10 incorporate the Bos-
ton Kanzas Company; in relation to furnish
ing public information to daily papers to in
corporate the Boston Veterinary Association
Pending debate on the Resolves in favor
of the State Farm at Westboro; the House
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-19

From WASHINGTON The Western New
York witnesses summoned by the investiga-
ting committee of the House have not arrived.
The committee is ready to report. 1t is conf
IDENTITY asserted by the friends of the Minneso.
ia land bill that nothing has been discovered
By the committee throwing suspicion on that
measure. Gen. Shields received this assur.
ance from a member of the committee.
A petition numerously signed by citizens OF
California, asking the expulsion of Herbert,
the waiter killer, has been referred to the
committee on elections in the House.
Mr.. Seward made speech, Tuesday, in ia
vor ofthe Dallas and Clarendon treaty, which
is the only one, with the exception of Ma
sons, that has been made in ITS favor. The
amendments reported by the committee are
Abrogation OF the clause recognizing grants Of
Mosquito lands and unrestricted Gession ia
Honduras by Great Britain of the Bay Islands,
so as to allow no resumption of British pos.
session.
1t is believed by members of Congress and
others, both from letters and verbal reports
from Wheatlsnd, that Mr.. BuUhanan's cabi-
net will be nearly as follows = Mr.. Cass OF
Mich, Secretary of State ; Mr.. Cobb of Ca,
Secretary of the Treasury ex-GoY. Floyd OF
Va, Secretary OF War ex- Gov. Brown of
Tenn, Secretary of the Navy Jacob Thomp-
son of Miss, Secretary Of the interior; Mr.
Toucey Of Ct, Attorney General and ].
Clancy Jones OF Pa, Postmaster General.
The bill increasing the pay of officers of
the army, which now only awaits the Pres
dents signature, will increase Gen. Scott
salary $lS2S, making his yearly compensation
SlO,620. The average increase is $500 tc
each officer, or in all 1928 900.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-19
CONGRESS.

TUESDAY, Feb. IT,
SENATE.-Mr. Stewards bill to perfect the
home valuation principle of the Tariff Act of
1916 was laid on the table at his own instance,
in consequence of Mr.. Adams's amendment
to exempt railroad iron from duty 1t is Mr..
Stewards intention to call it up at future
day.
The Senate passed the bill in addition, to the
act to more etfectually provide for the punish
ment of certain crimes against the United
States; also, the bill confirming to the several
States the swamp and oyerf1owtd lands there
in.
Mr.. Bell of Tennessee introduced bill to
secure to all the States some greater measure
of justice and equality in the distribution of
the public lands and their proceeds.
The bill to increase the pay of officers of the
army was passed, after debate.
resolution was adopted, calling on the
Committee of Commerce to inquire into the
expediency OF exploring the river Niger in
Africa.
HoUsE.-The Senate's Submarine Telegraph
bill was taken up and discussed, and recon-
mitted to the Committee OF the Whole on the
State OF the Union, where such amendments
as are proper can be made.
The House passed, by a vote of 90 against
70, bill for the relief of the people of Kanzas,
repeating all the rules and regulations pur-
porting to be adopted at the Shawnee Mission
by body of men claiming to be Legisla-
ture, and declaring all the acts and proc eed-
ings OF that assembly void; likewise provid-
ing tor new election of members to the
Legislature. and pains and penalties for lille
gal voting and unlawful interference with the
rights of voters.
A separate vote was taken on the preamble
of the bill, declaring unjust and unwarranted
the test oaths prescribed for voting or holding
office in Kanzas, and that the House Commit
tee of Investigation report that the Legisla-
ture was not elected by legal voters, but was
forced upon them by non residents in viole-
ton OF the organic act of the Territory, and
having thus usurped legislative power. it en-
acted cruel and oppressive laws. Adopted,
by So against 6S.
Adjourned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-19
Alpine Hnir Balm.
FOR RESTORING GREY HAIR TO ITS ORIGINAL



Warranted to Cure Badness scurf Dandruf Itching,
and all diseases OF the Skin This Balm gives the Scalp
new and healthy action; restores the cooring matter
the roots Of the HAIR which passes through he Hair and
gives 1t a natural CO Tor without the Hair Dye.
Hutdreds of pre- parations have been introduced
tending pr the Hair and keep it from falling of
composed Of OILS Alcohol and 1t deleterious materials
and all to Hair Dyes have been introduced that
de- not give the Hair natural color besides being trouble
some to use This Balm is not Dye. Knowing that a
preparation needd to do what required for the
hair the proprietor rduced tn eriment until he
could obtain artic that would be he exact remedy
and ter seven years trial he has perfected this Balm
1t is soothing and emoen allsys all irritation of the
scalp, thereby stopping that troublesome itching It
cures Dandruh and urf and when the Hair has turned
gray it will nring it back TO its original coor be it Bl c
Brown Auburn 1t makes the Hair soft and glossy
prevents the Hair from falling of as will be seen upon
using this Balm for only few daysfs will be given to
the roots Of the Hair and growth will soann appear
Gro Vth does not take place at the OF the Hair as viii
be seen In persons who have their air dyed II YOU ex
anime hair that has been cOOred for week Won will find
towards the roots that the hair has come out gray hence
IL is necessary TO have che fluid at the roots Of Tie hair
healthy that the whole hair NAY be natural color Each
mar has root In the skin, and is Of itself hollow gray
tube through which there constant circu ton II the
pigment from the root, When this pigment or cnlorino
matter dies out. leaves the hair hollow and il becomes
gray 10 invent Balm that would produce this pigment
has been the study Of the proprietor tn aiscnvsrv f
the Alpine Hair Balm will do IT, It will bring the hair h
rs natural color by making the coorng matter in
the roots OF the hair.
It mistaken notion that oil or grease will restsre the
hhr as nothing can be Injurious. The Anime
Hair BALM wi restore the skin and save the hair of
those who have been sick with fever or any disease.
Prepared by Q. A. MASON, Providence, r. 1.
For sale by all Druggists.
d. 7. IVES 90 so MIX street, Bostan sole Whole
sale Agent for the United States aud Canadas,
AGENT in Worcester, J. Q, HILL, Mechanios' Block.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-19

OLD Folks CoNoERr.-Those of our readers
who have never heard the original troupe which
packed the fremont Temple to overlooking last
season, will do well to go to the City Hall on
Tuesday evening next, and obtain sight of the
venerable ehorister, Robert Kemp, Esq, the
sight of whom, and the hearing of whose practi.
cal jokes and quaint remarks, is of itself worth
double the price Of admission. And then, again,
"the father of all fdders,'' it is said, will draw
out more bass from his instrument than any other
man, though he is "goin' on ninety. seven"
This class has the name of singing more
promptly up to the time, with greater compass
and power of voice. than any other class extant.
They are also the origi'1aI-the first performers
in costume. Their costume is not made up for
the occasion, but has been handed down from
father to son. One dress is actually IT'S years
old hat worn at the battle of Bunker Hill, &c
Go one, go all, and go early
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-19

fully arranged their apparel, and altogether
behaved very. little like persons about to enter
the cell where their mother was confined on a
charge of murder.
THE LITTLE BOYS.
The condition of the poor boys-one ten
and the other nine years Gld-is most pitiable.
Tney do not appear to have the slightest per-
ception of their position. or of their mother
peril. The eldest was in the room where the
inquest was held, on Saturday night for some
hours, lie the jury were celebrating up
stairs, and on the rendition of the verdict be
looked on quite unconeernedly.-N. Y. Tri-
6WHe.
REMARKABLE REVELATION FROM YOUNG
sNoDGRAss-HE SAYS HE HAS BEEN USED AS
TOOL BY THE cUNNGNGHAMs.
Snodgrass slept in the Fifteenth Ward Sta
ton house Sunday night. He denies all
knowledge of the dirk, but he says he now
knows he has been used as a tool by the Gun
ninghams for the accomplishment of some of
their schemes. Mrs. c. once wished him to go,
he says, and board at the Everett House (she
paying his expenses in order to get acquaint.
ed with rich young man living there, whom
she wished to have introduced to her daugh-
tiers. Snodgrass, however, refused.
When Snodgrass left the Station house he
was very responding, and we were told by
the officers present asserted his innocence,
and attacked the character Of Madame Al
viset, the witness who swore to the purchase
OF the dagger, in language so gross as to be
quite unfit for publication.-N 7. Times.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-19


A CARD TO the PUbItc.-We invite especial atten
ton advertisement headed - Corn Planted bv
MGchinery," and also ad vertsemeut heated En-
do-Sensnt being the full endorsement the same by
the distinguished houses Of PARKER, WHITE GANNETT
JOSEPH BRICK Sons. and BLAKs. BARNARD h Co-all
extensively known great Agricultural Houses In
dton we wilt juat say tbs il costs from 81 to 50 to fur
row out both ways, drop and acre of ground.
By this new machine, the whole work is done for ten
cents-JUsT TEN CENTS per acre-snd far better than by
hand There is not the l-as; deception and plain and
simple in The arrangement, man be deceived. It
Is impossible Nov here is investment for
certainty OF propts and results that look fabulous but
sober truth To show his up matthew atiealy US take
the State Of Connecticut for illustration. In 1850 there
were $4,000 arms and GOO bushels corn in round
numbers Estimating he average crop to I've 40 bushels
per acrewould give planted in At 500 acres This
by present process of planting will 81 per acre max
ing $4,000. Now this work with our machine can be
performed for ten cents acre. saving one hundred
and min ty per cent $50, $50 saved in the planting in
ono season in the State Of C1tnecdcut! Sensible men
will m their calculations the value Of such an
Implement and what the great growing States are
worth And further the speculation in such an invest
ment The single State Of Connecticut only comes at
our Fcai@ IF prices of and cents per farm to SII22
Compare this with above facts, than act accordingly.
HARTLEY Il Co.
Corner Friend and Market streets Boston and Maine
Dem Rn TON
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-19

RATES OF TAxAToN.-The chairman of the
Board of Assessors in Providence, some
months since, addressed letters to the asses.
sors OF other cities, inquiring into the vaua-
ton and rate of taxation. From the letters
which Mr.. Martin has received, we compile
the following table of the valuation and rate
of taxation in the cities named. We give the
place Of honor, at the head of the list, to Buff
talo, distinction well merited by city that
assesses 1886 on the 800. In the cities of
Massachusetts and Maine. there is a poll tax
in addition to the property tax. In some of
the cities the assessment is not on the full val
uation. In these cases we have made the rate
81 SILL
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-19

The shoe trade is somewhat depressed at
this time from the continued advance in the
prices Of all kinds of leather-that 90 up
higher and higher with every month. There
have also been some heavy failures of the shoe
merchants; and the great SHOWS block aiding
the railways, and the ice aud freshets inter-
rupting river navigation, have prevented the
transportation of the manufactures, that the
sales have not been so large as they otherwise
would have reached. These things have &C.
casioned holding up in manufacturers, and
scarcity of money IN that trade, but it is only
temporary. Purchasers from the South and
West are arriving in large numbers, and great
sales will be made at prices corresponding 20
the cost Of stock. The manufacturers cannot
sell at the old rates and when cotton and
tobacco, sugar, hemp, and grain ere high in
the West and South, giving abundant means,
the people will not go bare footed. In a very
few months, all the shoes in New England
and the stock is smaller than usual-will be
swept off, and the supply will not meet the
demand. The future never looked better for
that trade than to-day, If the manufacturers
have firmness enough to act their part.-Neto-
buryp0rt Herald
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-19

viduality,any other locality might be substituted,
Indeed, we think the incidents would be much
more probable in Charleston than in Boston.
About the usual interest attaches to the story.
1t has, however; received high concentrations
from the New York Independent, and other pa
pers distinguished for their correct literary taste.
For sale by n Baker & Co
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-19

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF WORCESTER
RAILRoAD.--Mr. Edward s. Philbrick, the pres
ent well known Assistant Engineer of the Bos-
ton and Worcester Railroad, has been appointed
Assistant Superintendent on that road This is
an excellent selection, as Mr.. Phibrick is pos
sessed Of executive ability of high order, COM
bined with superior education, and has by ex-
tensive travels Familiarity acquainted himself with
the practical workings of the principal railway
lines both in this country and the old world. Mr..
Genery Twichell, the President, will continue to
discharge the duties of Superntend mt. George
s. Hale, Esq, has been elected Clerk and Solicit
tor of the corporation.