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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-12-17
The Evening Lounglng Place.

Many of our groceries are schools of vice
In them congregate in the evening, and on
days of leisure, young men and old, to play
checkers, pitch cents, smoke cigars, eat oys-
tiers, crack nuts, consume candy, profane the
name of God, rdicule the Bible, indulge in
low wit, and obscene talk. Those habits are
formed, which lead to gambling, inidelity,
idleness, profanity, Sabbath Dissertation, licen-
tiousaess, intemperance, gluttony, and intel
lectual, moral and physical depravity. One
sbrewd testing sinner may do more evil in one
evening in such a place among the young
than all the good, parents, ministers, and Sab
bath school teachers can accomplish in much
greater length of time. Here the child of
the religious parent is often ridiculed out Of
his religious principles, and youngmen squan-
der the money they need to clothe themselves
with.
But an evening since, while in store on
business, in rushed young man with cigar
in his mouth, coming from neighboring gro
Gerry. Presently another followed with the
same appendage both looking little asham-
ed when they discovered that they were in
society where such things were not practised.
They had just eaten an oyster-supper, and one
of them was the son of poor widow with
large family of small children. This son is
some sixteen or seventeen years old, has work
ed during the season for good wages, but the
dollar bill which was broken that evening to
pay for that supper, Was the last he has left.
probably Of his wages. Where has the
rest gone ? To suppvrt his mother :?
Not any of it, if I have been correctly in-
formed. The most of it has gone to pay for
cigars, candy, oyster-suppcrs and the like.
Poor young man, pity him. He istoo large
he fancies, to attend the Sabbath school, and
go to meeting on the Sabbath. He is none
Of your priest-ridden young men. No, nothe!
He is one of your independent loafers who
calculates to do as he pleases. 1t is very
manly in his estimation to be seen strolling
through the streets putting cigar, and BIAS
pheming the name Of God, but to be temper
ate and attend church, would be small bust
ness This young man is a representative OF
scores in all our towns.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-12-17
Ube Social Uirrlr.
Written for the Green Mountain freeman.
Educate Yourself.

Young reader if, in the Providence of
God, you are deprived, to a great extent, of
the privileges and advantages of school, do
not feel that you must spend your days in
Ignorance. Do not give up in despair
Strive to gain some new idea every day. IF
you can devote, each day, but a single half
hour to the improvement of your mind, you
will find at the end of the year, that YOU
have gained something worth possessing. Of
course you cannot progress as rapidly as the
industrious student who spends the year at
the Semnsry; yet you can make creditabe
advancement, which is far better than mac
tivity and ignorance.
Energy and perseverance will remove great
obstacles and accomplish great things. But
probably you can devote daily much longer
period of time to study. If so, 0, improve
the golden moments, and they will bring you
rich reward. Most likely you will find diff
ficulties which you cannot surmount, and
problems that you cannot solve without as
sistance, and in such a case, have you not
some kind friend who will cheerfully aid you ?
In this day Of books and wel-informed men,
most probably you can easily obtain the in
formation which you desire. would by no
means underrate the value of school instruc-
ton; but if you cannot in any good degree
enjoy its advantages, it is no reason why YOU
should neglect the cultivation Of your mind.
Despise not the day of small things. The
learned and pious Prideaux when lad, read
while engaged in securing pans for the cook
at Exter College in Oxford. His studious
habits attracted attention, and he was admit.
ted to the College, as an INDECENT student
and provision was made for his support He
continued to be dilligent in his studies, and
afterwards became an eminent scholar.
Years ago there resided in the Eastern part
of this State, a lad who had great desire
for knowledge, but the circumstances of his
father would not allow him to receive in.
structon at an Academy. However, he was
not to be discouraged by trihes, so he took
his book with him into the field, and studied
few moments at a time. Afterwards he
became respected teacher, and then phy.
stefan, and he died not many years since at
Burlington, in comparative wealth. Doubt.
less some OF my readers will recognize the
individual to whom reference is made
Though you should never attain to emnenee.
yet you will never regret the time spent il
developing the dormant powers of the mvste
ricus mind that God has given you. TIL,
true end of education is not to enable its nos
SCISSOR to shine with glaring light, and to us,
hlgh-sounding phrases, but it is to purify anc
ennoble the whole nature, to prepare man t,
discharge the important duties he owes hi
God, himself, and his fellow man. Strive t.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-12-17
Religion in Business.

1t is most painful to see persons making
high Christian professions, put off theirreligi-
on and apparently forget it when in the bust
ness of the world. We see them here and
there, entering into speculations and kinds of
employment for livelihood which are not
sanctioned by the moral sense of the commu-
nifty in which we dwell. Or, in legitimate
business, we see them resorting to underhand.
ed aud dishonorable means to be successful,
which honorable men, who make no claim to
religion, would scorn to employ. 0, how
fearfuly do such men curse religion ? The
cursing of an in6del is harmless impotency
compared with it. He says, with a voice
which no infdel can emulate, that the Chris
tians faith is weak and has no controlling
power over men, and, therefore, that it is "a
sham. He is standing, working testimony
against the reality of the Christian religion
making it by-word and thing of contempt
II man can be religious and still given to
deception and equivocal ways in dealing, a
person instinctvely feels that Christianity
cannot be true, cannot be what it assumes to
be; that it is all cant and sniveling hypocra-
cy. He desplses the man who makes such
pretensians. while he exhibits such actions !;
and not only the man himself, but the church,
which yet, without objection, receives him in
to lis circle of fraternity. Such reception
passes for Endorsement, and thus the chuch of
Jesus Christ is made to appear low in morals
loose in its principles of common integrity,
and false even in its standards of virtue.
What sad reproach one dishonorable transact
ton by single individual, may bring upon
, tho whole church of which he is member
Little matter what may be the form of the
inconsistency-unworthy conductor the
, purposes of money, or name, or to carry out
some really good design-all and each inaict
deep wounds on the body of Christ, the deep
est which have ever been made have been made
l by his protested friends. 1t was one Of the
chosen who betrayed our Redeemer.-Paclfc
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-12-17
improve your mind from pure and right mo-
tives, and the blessing of Heaven will attend
you LYDIA Il. WHITE.
A Lovely Incident.

What parent, on reading the annexed ex-
tract can fail to reflect on the lesson it sug-
gests How important that, when the par.
ent has departed the example left behind
may be such as the child can be thankful for
To watch for and train the budding thoughts
of an artless child, is one of the noblest off.
ces that father or mother can ELL. Truly
hath it been said, that " out of the mouth Of
babes and sucklings strength hath been or
dained. What could give greater strength
to that widowed heart than such scene with
her little daughter?
She knelt at the accustomed hour, TO thank
God for the mercies of the day. and pray fol
care through the coming night then as usua
came the earnest Z" God bless dear mother
and"--but the prayer was stilled ! the little
hands unclasped, and a look of agony and
wonder met the mothers eye, as the words Of
hopeless sorrow burst from the lips Of the
kneeling child cannot pray for father
any more ~ Since her little lips had beer
able to form the dear name, she had prayed
for blessing upon it it had followed close
after mothers name, for he had said thai
must come first; and now to say the familiar
prayer, and leave her father out No wonder
that the new thought seemed too much fol
the childish mind to receive.
| waited for some moments, that she NIGH
conquer her emotion, and then urged her tc
go on. Her pleading eyes met mine, ant
with voice that faltered too much almost fol
utterance said,-"O, mother, cannot leave
him all out, let me say, thank God that
had father once so [ can still 60 on anc
keep him in my prayers" And so she al
ways does, and my stricken heart learned &
lesson from the loving ingenuity of my child
Remember to thank God for mercies past as
well as to ask blessings for the future
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-12-17

THE PATCH OF SuNLIeHr.-The day had
been overcast; suddenly the sun shone out,
and little patch of sunshine frightened the
carpet. Immediately Tray got up, and with
wise look trotted to the bright place and
laid himself in it. There's true philoso-
phy," said George; " only one patch of sun
light in the place, and the sagacious little
dog walks out of the shadow and rolls HIM
self round in the brightness. Let not Tray 5
example be lost upon us, but wherever there
shall shine one patch Of sunlight, let us en-
Joy it,"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-12-17

TRuE-Profane swearing is abominable.
Vulgar language is disgusting. Loud laugh
ing is impolite. Inquisitivcness is offensive.
Tattling is mean. Telling lies is contempt
ible. Slandering is dsviish. Ignorance is
disgraceful. Laziness is shameful. Avoid
all the above vices, and aim at usefulness
This is the road in which to become respect
able; walk in it. Pride is curse, hateful
vice. Never act the hypocrite. Keep good
company. Speak tie truth at all times
Never be discouraged, but persevere, and
mountains will become hills.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-12-17

The Forest Grave.

where the wild volets and were blooming,
On hlock overlooking the flowing Winooski,
Sadly laid by the light that CLEANED in the cleaning,
Was Nolka, in the shade of the pine and moosemissa,
Then the grave post raised with the family Totem,*
By the mound that in the Ide of the pne-hill
With the badge and insignia that told of her clansmen
And the people walked sad from the place of her
When the Whppoorw sang from the Dough of the beech
tree
Came her lover with yenson aud for her Journey
Through the woods of thedead the Isles othe Gchee
Where the White Stone Canoe awaits at IIawaunoo'st
ferry.
There they left her mong the wild violets and roses
Where the music Of water was heard from Winoosk,
Aud the beezes that sighed DER The beds of caytonas
Waited balm to the grave of the forest maid Nuka.
Long there grief for the maiden Inferred in the wood
lands
The doeeyed maiden that dwet in the lodge by the river
And long after the Whteoot molested their
Came a lone Indian who wept as her mourner.
River Side.
*Famly Coat of Arms. fGood Spirit. 1.-THE Ferry to
the Blessed Isles. ISpring beauties.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-12-17
SMALL FARM FOR SALE.

THE subscriber offers for sale acres Of good eutya
ted and-the soil is quick and strong, being lime
stone edgean excellent gardensixteen acres Of vain
able woodland, most of the soil moist and muoky adap
ted for grassa comfortable house with five nishsd
which two springs of water and small brook
good woodshedand good barn, 20 by 80 feet with an
underground stable. On the premises are 200 rods Of
heavy stone wall forty choice apple trees-s40 having
been expended in grating three years ago. saw mill
20 by SO feet, with very expensive dam attached
Said mill was newly repaired, the spring past with new
weter-wheel, iron shaft and balance Wheel weighing
1900 lbs, &c. at expense Of $780, circular saws
costing $780, india rubber betting costing $40 separate
water Wheel railroad and connecting the same to
the made for carrying wood and lumber to and
from the m-a part Of the building Fifteen rods
below is grst mill with two Of stone cob and corn
cracker, elevators, &C. Building newly repaired ali the
machinery newS300 having been expended on the same
during the past four years. Both mills have good run
Of custom. They are situated in Brantree half mile
above Peth Village, and four miles from West Rapdolph
Depot Price 1920 all except the woodland for $soO
The subscriber being mechanic is DESTROYS Of selling
and going on to farm. If sod the place can he
rented for one more years. j. G. a. SPEAR
Brantree, Aug. I'D, 1857. s7tfsaw
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-12-17

KEEP THE SABBATH.-Be Jealous on this
point. Whether you live in town or country
resolve not to profane your Sabbath, or in
the end you will give over caring for your
soul. The steps which lead to this are regu.
lar. Begin with not honorlng Gods house
cease to honor Gods book, and by-and-by
you will give God no honor at all. Let any
man lay the foundation with no Sabbath, and
| am never surprised if he finishes with the
top-stone of no God. 1t was remarkable
saying of Judge Hale, that of all persons
convicted of capital crimes, while he was up.
on the bench, he found few who did not con.
fess that they began their career of wicked.
ness by neglect of the Sabbath.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-12-17
For the Green Mountain Freeman.
by QUEo


/ sit by the side of an expiring taper,
With my pen lightly held just over the paper,
My thoughts very busy in tumut of strife
The burning taper brings suggestions of life.
Dear reader, did you light match in the dark ??
Tumble over chairs without e'en raising spark,
AT last strike light with many scrachings repeated
To find the wick gone, and your labor defeated?
Now light once very feebly set agoing
Through sparkle and sputter will keep on growing;
Though obstinate at first, its mood is turning
And the more you pick it the fercer it's burning
The light burns steady as the wick is consumed,
As the breath of the body is fed and perfumed;
philosopher he who this truth wisely learns
1t lasts ever the longer the slower it burns.
To keep going many snufings and snubbings
Just as life is kept fierce by cuttings and drubbings
Now wise, then foolish-with many queer caper,
And "beggars" will fasten on the sides of taper
TITS true firm hold on life is seldom relaxed
TIL the last of its substance has severely been taxed
Man dies because out of breath or out of pocket,-
The last of my taper just expired in its socket
Oak Openings, Nov, 1857.
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Greeting to r, L. p.

The people of Waterbury have a well-sustained and
spirited Lyceum and having Course of Lectures the
present Winter. R. L. Perkins, ESQ.,. of Stowe delivered
his second Literary Lecture in the Course evening
Of the 9th ut Previous to the Lecture the washngto
man Atheneum was read, at the close of which the
following beautiful tribute of respect to the Lecturer for
the deep interest he has manifested in the success Of the
Lyceum. Recommending his address, the Lecturer
sponded briefly, but courteously, to the greeting.
From the Washngtonian Atheneum.
TO LIP.
We greet thee greet thee, with love and good cheer
We greet thee, this eveningwe're glad thou art here
For oft thou hast met Us in days that past,
And fondy we hope this may not be the last
We had hoped to be cheered with thy presence long,
For we know of TRUTH and we need not be told,
Thou brngest rare treasures both the and the DID,
We greet thee greet thee with gems of deep thought
Through the stad Aeneum " to thee they are brought
Although of rare talent boast not in rhyme,
Please accept the weak tribute pay at this time.
We greet thee, greet thee though in the bowl
For boast of Temperance whheart and with soul
In this we sure of your sympathy too
And Wen cherish the pledge for aught others can do
We greet thee, we greet thee, with Poem sublime
All join in the welcome, if not in the rhyme
Since dear Natz and Nna* have sought new home
Thou wilt miss their glad welcome as hlther yo6come
Yet again would greet thee thou art welcome once
more,
And Wen earnestly list to thy connings of lore
Yes, welcome, thrice welcome, thou shalt be,
And bond of affection Wen cherish for thee.
Waterbury, Nov. 81, 1857. BELL.
*Mr. and Mrs. s. s. Luce emgrated to the West for
merly writer's for the " Atheneum.''
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-12-17
American Il Foreign Patents.
r. H. EDDY,
SOLICITOR OF P.ATEN IT'S

SOLICITOR OF PATENTS.
Late Agent Of U. Patent Office, Washington, under
the Act OF 1879
40 State street opposite Kilby ST., Boston.
A FTER an extensive practice Of upwards of twenty
II years. continues to Patents in the United States
also in Great Britain, Fance, and other foreign coun-
tries. Caveats Specifications, Assignments and all Pa
pers Drawings for Paents executed liberal
and with despatch. Researches made into American or
Foreign Works, io'deermae the validity utility of Phi
tents or inventions, legal other advice rende red in
all matters touching the same Copies of the claims of
any Patent furnished by RENTING One Dollar Assign
ments recorded al Washington.
This Agency is not only The largest in New England,
but through inventors have have adv nages for securing
patents, asceaining the paientabty Of inventions,
ufpassedby, if not mmeasuGby superior TO any which
be offered them elsewhere The testimonials below
given prove that none is MORE SUCCESSFUL AT I HE
PATENT 0FFlC than the subscriber; and as SUCCESS
II TIL BEST PROOF OF ADVANTAGES AND ABIL
lTY he would add hal he has abundant believe
aud prove, that AT no other office of the kind the
charges for professional services moderate, The
nirnse practice of the subscriber during twenty yea
past, has enabled him to accumulate vast collection o
specifications and official decisions relative TO patens-
These, besides his extensive library Of legal and mec
c works, and Il accounts # patents granted in the
Uniten states and Europe render him ahle heyoad qaes
All necessity OF journey 10 Washington, procure
PATENT aud the usual great delay there, here saved
inventors.
TESTIMONIALS.
Z" During the time occupied the office of ommissiene
of Patents, R. H. Eddy. Esd of BosIon, did business at
the Patent Office, Solicitor for procuring patents There
were few If any, persons acting IN that capacity, who
mad much business before The Patent Office and there
who conducted ilh skill, fidelity and
success regard Mr. Eddy of the best informed
and most skiul Patent solicitors in the United States
lud have no hesitation in assuring inventors that ihey
canhot employ person more competent aud trustworthy
and mere capeh Of putting their applications in form
10 r Them early and favorable consideration
the Patent Office. EDMUND BURKE,
| late Commissioner of Patents.'
| From The present Commissioner
! " AuGuSr n, l655.-Dnrlng the lime have held the
otc of Commissioner of Patents, R. II. Eddy, ESQ.,, Of
Boston, has been extensively engaged In the TRANSACTION
of hnsnrss th the ,lice solicitor. He thoroughly
acquainted with the law, and the rules of practice IF The
| Office. regard him as ur THe MOST CAPABLE AMI
SUCCESSFUL pacuoners with whom have had ot1cia
into rcourse CHAS. MASON,
| Commissioner # Patents.
| Rnsinn. inn. |. 1857. S4Yl
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-12-17

A THoUGHr.-The irritating grain of sand
which BY accident Or ncaution has got with
in the shell of an oyster incites the living
inmate to secrete from its own resources the
means of coating the intrusive substance, aud
thus terminates the pearl. And is it not, OIL
may it not beeven SO with troubles and afflict
ton in our CASE We, too, may turn ever
sickness and sorrow into pearls Of great price
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A refined and certain taste consists in a
quick feeling of beauty amidst defects, and
defects amidst beauties.
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The only things you can safely put Of till
tomorrow are idleness and vice.