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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-30

COPS Work MUST BE DoNE.-A mission
airy in the West Indies, having called on the
co ored people for a little help in spreading
the gospel, negro with a wooden leg came
forward, and putting his hand in one pocket,
pulled out some silver, saying, "That's for
me, massa; and another parcel from another
pocket, "That's for my wite, assa;" and
another still, in all thirteen dollars "That's
for my child, massa." When asked if he
were not giving too much, he said, Goods
work must be done, massa, and | may be
Dead"
Boys, girls, and all grown up people, let
us do and let us give what we can, for
Gods work must be done, and we may be
dead"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-30

THR VALUE OF FIVE MMUTEs.-The I'M
portance of this brief space of time was strik-
ingly Illustrated by a circumstance which &C.
Cured in this town on Wednesday last. One
of our lawyers was called upon to make a
will for an aged lady of this place. The
person who came to get it executed stated
that the lady was in no immediate danger,
and might live some time The will, how
ever, was drawn up with all the dispatch con-
sistent with prudence, and Immediately taken
to the residence of the lady. On arriving at
the house and going to the chamber of the
sick person, with the documents all ready to
sign, themessenger was shocked by finding that
she had been dead just five minutes, thereby
diverting quite little property into other
hands than was intended by the deceased
Milford Journal.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-30
Male Gossips.

The world, especially the masculine part of
it, has always had a great deal to say about
female gossips, and one would almost conclude
that no other species existed. Now it is
doubtless true that the female portion of
community are generally good takers, and
not indisposed to a pretty large liberty in the
use of the unruly m:mher. There are, in
deed, very many honorable exceptions
men of lovely spirit, upon whose tongue ev go
dwells the law of kindness-whose gentle and
generous speech is soft mantle of charity
whom natural refinement and superadded cul-
ture of mind and heart have raised far above
this weakness of their sex. What more beau
titu than these ministering angels ! Their
very presence rebukes all unkindness.
But it is by no means true that no gossips
exist outside of hoops and crinoline. Be ii
known to all whom it may concern, that there
are male gossips. They are not confined to
any particular locality, but are generally
found in the greatest numbers and perfection
in small country towns, the chief theatre Of
their operations being the tavern or store
Here they congregate, especially in winter
evenings, and such using-up of their neigh.
bors-the ladies are nothing to them IT Be
fore this selfconstitdted tribunal Or petty
court, in which every man is lawyer, judge
and jury, all combined in one, every person
every event, aid many things that never hap
pened, in the neighborhood, pass in review
No one too high or too low, nothing too sa
cred or profane to be discussed. The doings
even the sacred privacy of every family, O
every church, minister, deacon, school-master
school-m'am, school-committee, are the theme
of free and exaggerated talk.
Now we believe in a large freedom O
speech, but not at all in that unlicensed
meddlesome spirit which catches and make
the theme of scandal whatever is calculated
to disparage or harm a neighbours reputation
which breeds strife and ill-will among famii
lies; which kindles fires that would 60 out o.
have no existence but for its impertinent in
reference. And how much precious time il
thus wasted-what an evil influence is exert
ed upon the young who sit by and listen, O.
learn to take part in the vulgar or profan
discourse. The young who, at home, Vwher
they should be, might store their minds witt
useful knowledge, are here ,schooled in tn
most Improbable learning. They learn to-
much of many things of which they should b
Ignorant; they become bold, meddlesomt
profane. Truly, this male gossipping is
evil and nuisance "''
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-30
Written for the Green Mountain Freeman.
Ever Onward.
BY FL0RIs

Yes, with unceasing zeal and untiring effort,
we should look above the vain things Of earth,
which are so temptingly displayed on allsldes,
to allure the passer by from the path Of rec
titude.
How many in the morning of life have
been wrecked amidst the quicksands of sin,
who with bright hopes started life,s journey
All seemed fair and fattering. On every
side prosperity seemed their attending angel
and smoothly waited their bark over the wa.
ters of life.
But alas the destroyer is often nearest
when the traveller is least suspecting him, and
scarce dreaming that so soon their hopes are
/ to be blighted by the winds of disappoint-
ment: they turn aside, judging it is but for a
moment, and then onward they are to pursue
their journey.
But that moment is to them the fatal step,
They become allured, and those hopes which
have so long fired their bosoms are dimmed
by the scenes around and although at first
they felt sure that but for moment would
they turn from the path they had vowed ever
to follow, yet so strong had been the chord
around them thrown, so certain had been the
work of the destroyer ere they are aware
that they are drinking deep-not at the foun'
of goodness but from the cup of sin, which
though seemingly radient with happiness, is
filled with sorrow and sadness, and the par
taker is too often lost forever
Let the fate of such with whom we are
CONSTANTLY meeting be a warning to all. Be
ware of the first step toward the path of Sill
and vice; and with answering fortitude evel
let the motto be, Onward, daily looking tx
Him whose dwelling place is above. Thu
will our lives shine with goodness. Then will
the recording angel tell of some sad hear
made happy through our influence. An(
then, also, shall we ourselves feel that We ar,
gathering rich clusters, not only from earth
lly happiness, but from the store house o
1hcaven.
Rural Cottage, April, Sd.
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Ghe Social Circle.
Written for the Green Mountain Freeman.
Have 7 a Heart 2"
ny STRAW HAT.

"Have | hearth" asked a little black
eyed friend of mine, as she came rushing in
to the room where | was seated, to commune
awhile alone with my thoughts. paid no at
tention to her remark, but she impatiently
pulled my sleeve, and exclaimed, say, have
got heart ?"
This time looked up, and her dark eye
shone mysteriously, as she asked the all-im-
portant question. Yes, Sis" said [, "you
most assuredly have. You could not live
without it; every person has heart"
"But where is it T" she persisted. Is il
here?"-laying her hand upon her forehead
"There is something there that jumps, jumps
Just as my canary does when he is frightened
Is that my heart, and is it because it is frfgh
tened that it jumps 500"
Il had often heard the comparison of the
heart to an imprisoned bird, but never wher
it came with SO much naiuete as from thu
lips of that little witch. / took her hant
and laid it on the region of her heart. You
should have seen her as she stood there, he
black eyes bent on me full of wonder, ant
one little hand pressed upon her side, listen
inc, as she said, for her heart. SUDDEN,
she dropped her hand impatiently exclaiming
az can't hear it. don't believe / have any
I guess when God made me he forgot thu
heart"
This was too much for my dignity, and
laughed heartily, which piece of i'll manner
greatly incensed the little lady, who indig
nantly shook her curls and walked out Of tn
room. For some moments | heard her sing
ing in the next room, but soon the voic
ceased, and all was again silent The doc
stood slightly ajar, and | stole noiselessly t.
it and looked in. There upon the carpet sa
my little friend, with one hand on her side
and her lips moving, although no sound cam
from them. Suddenly she sprang to her fee
and ran to me, exclaiming, 4 have got {
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1Doetital.
written for the Green M0untaIH f''''"''''
A nsuer to"A Poor Old Maid"


lin the Freeman of April SUM-
Having perused the dolorous tale
In which your single state you bewah,
And naturally having compassion for those
uho have M companion to share their woes,
And being at this particular time
1rcited tn seribble nonsensical rhyme,
7 have lust resolved, tho it may seem folly,
To answer the burst of your hearts melancholy
And now as this is an age Of song,
And all fools follow the inspired throng,
|, too, will jump into poetic gear,
Fall in with the ninnies and "bring up the rear
And critics may bark, and sages may think
NV rhyme not worth the paper and ink,
Yet what care when Pm well repaid
BY the thought of cheering "poor old maid -
Well know that the goal Of fame
Never can be reached by muse that's lame;
And we'll tits proved, for facts will show it,
That naught but Nature can make poet,
Yet for distinction Pm not in search
My goal at present is" Lonely Perch.''
And now, my sad and unknown FRIEND,
As 'ts so ordered that you must wend
Your lonely way through the human tide,
Without protector, without guide,
Allow me, stranger and friend, to express
My pity for you in your distress.
All, cruel indeed are the workings of fate,
To those who are doomed to a single state!
Their sky of life is o'ercast with cloud
With sorrow and care their forms are bowed
With brambles and thorns their path is strown,
And they must journey alone, alone;
No heart congenial to comfort and cheer,
When friends grow formal and hopes are sere--
No hand to pillow the aching head,
When sickness blanches the cheek of red =
No little cherubs around the hearth,
To GLADDEN. home with their childish mirth--
And none---but will not dwell at present
Upon theme so very unpleasant.
All this is sad, and when see
An advocate of celibacy,
cannot but look with an eye of surprisel
On a person appearing so very unwise;
For surely that being must DE quite stupid
Who tries to evade the arrows Of Cupid.
But pardon me, friend, would not upbraid
Your course for being "poor old maid,"
For the powers of evil, perchance, conspired
To make your existence all lone and retired
Now if a sutton you've never seen,
A cause sufficient is this, ween;
Or if some heart for you has burned,
And that affection you've returned,
And parents have rent those ties in twain,
Their course alone deserves disdain.
Or IL the one who sought your smile,
Was but rogue who would beguile,
And you thus Stunned the marriage tie,
Your course, of course, I'll Justify
For sweeter by far is the single state,
Than life with a sot or profigate.
But many there are who thus are caught,
And doomed to life with sorrow fraught;
And many gentle heart must yearn
For the days that nevermore return;
And now, my friend, as these facts are weighed,
Think " ALPS for the best" thougha poor old mai
Yours, philanthropicaly, POOR OLD BAcHELo
Lakeside Cottage, April 10, 1857.
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The Difere,noe.
MAN.

MAN.
II he wears good coat,
Lift him up, lift him ups
Though he is but bIoat,
Lift him up.
If he has not common sense,
And can boast few pence 6
Lift him up.
II his face shows no shame,
Lift him up, lift him up
Though Crime be his name,
Lift him up.
Though their disgrace be his sport
Let you daughters him court
Lift him up.
Though he brings some disgrace.
Lift him up, lift him up;
And brings the blush to your face,
Lift him up.
Society him needs
Never mind his black deeds
Lit MIN up
WOMAN.
If woman once errs,
Kick her down, kick her down.
If misfortune is hers,
Kick her down;
Though her tears fall like rain,
And she pe'eF smiles again,
Kick her down.
If a man breaks her heart,
Kick her down, kick her down.
Redouble the smart
Kick her down;
And if in low condition.
On, on to perdition,
Kick her down.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-30

STATE OF VERMONT, | AT \ Probate ContI hodenal
WASHiNGTp DsTHcT the Prubae Office IN Muntp,.
lier within and for said Distinct, the 7h dayo Ap
A. d 1887,
4 instrument purporing /" he the last Win and les
! amrnt OF JOHN WOOD, late of Barre, IN said
District, deceased being presented the Court by Sewa
Stnrlevaht, the Executor therein nnned for probate
IL s ordered Ivy said Court that all persons concerned
therein be notified IN appear al session Of said Cuur IL
be holden at the Probate Office IN Montpelier the 5t
day If May. As D. 1857, len O'Clock in the forenoon
and hew cause ifany hey may have, dgas the probate
OF SAID WIN of which purpose Is further ordered thai
copy Of the record this order be published three
Excessively In the Green Mountain Freeman, printed nj
Montpelier previous said time appointed for hearing
true cory OF Record,
09 *~ Attest, 4. Il MERRILL Register.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-30
.JOseph Rean,s ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT In Probate Court, holder at
RANDOLPH DisTRicr, So. ( Bro0kfed, within and for
said District on the l4th day of April A. d. 1857,
II ENRY BEANand i.ncy G. 8ean, Adm, nistrators
on The Estate Of Joseph ranae of Brock field in said
District, deceased pres nts their administration for
settlement; WheIenpon, it is ordered that the same be
Office In said Bgokhlid, for examination aud allowance
and that al cOnee untitled hereof by the publication
of this order ntAt3reen Maintain freeman printed
Montpelier. three weeks successfully as may be
that they may appeal md said time and place. if they
see cause, object thereto.
By order or Court,
Attest AARON CLEAVELAND, Register
Atrne copy OF record.
lLri A - "A Pa
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-30

NONE LIvETH FOR HIMSELF ALoNE.-God
has written on the flowers that sweeten the
air-on the breeze that rocks the flowers upon
the stem-upon the raindrop that refreshes
the sprig of moss that lifts its head in the
desert-upon every pencilled sheet that sleeps
in the caverns Of the deep, no less than upon
the mighty sun that warns and cheers mill
ions of creatures which live in its light-up-
on all his works he has written: 81 none liveth
for himself alone"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-30
Mary Anna Martins Ess1fe.

STATE OF VERMONT, Alta Probate Court held at
DISTRICT OF RASnsipH IS. Washington, within and for
the District aforesaid the 3ls day of March, A. D.,
1857:
Instrument, supporting to be the last viii and Tesla
\ ment of Mary Ann Martin, late of Wamstown, in
said District deceased presented the Court here
for Probate, by Denison Martin, the Executor therein
named Therefore, is ordered by said Court that pub
lie notice be given to all persons concerned therein to
pear before said Court at session thereof be held
Bigelows Inn in Wiliamstown, the 5th day May
d., 1884, and contest the probate of said VIII, and it Ii
further ordered at this order be published three
successfully in the Green Mountain Freeman
printed at Montpelier in this State the last of which shall
be previous to the day assigned aforesaid for hearing
Given under my hand at the Probate Office at ashing
on, this 31st day of March, A. D., 1851
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STATE OF NEtMbNTt IN Probate Court huII-n IL
ASH N"f"N District S., Nrntrlrf within aud for sal,
district, "H the l7ll day IT Mach, Z. ID. 1857.
fNliESTEk Bugbte, Qua dian If Edwin r MELVIN haT'e
" and MarIS b@tban, minors, 'e.idtug in alas, il
ald W strl lnak's app eaten il Court for icens,
i"sell the following dc~CId real estate ui hs said ward
10 VIII - acres aud l0i rods 0 atd situated in sait
ALAS, ma hem. The same iau' Of which Flofnda II
Burnlam GIei seized in her own right nv deed dated NJ.
vember lOih. 1913 executed by Ezekiel Burntum, repre
sehg HAT the ,ic q" said estate would be brnelicai
ms stld WHaS hi The purpose Of veSting the proceeds
SAN sale IN stuChsu cai estate putting the same
interest.
Whereupcn il ordered by said Cour, that said appli
cation he referred to HE 9th day ii May next ensuing
the Probate ofict III Montpelier afoesald for hearing
decision thereon; and II is further ordered, thai notice
aId application and Of tie time and place of hearing there
Of he gwen !" all interested by the publication lhteu
threeweeks >ucctssve in the Green Mountain Freeman
newspaper pinted III Montpelier, before said time u
hearing that they ma! appear at said lime place. an,
II they see cause 'ljtct to said license.
BY the Court,
Attest. T. R. MERRILL, Register
to A true copy If record.
d. Attest. I. T. MERRILL. Register.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-30

THE subsches having been appointed by the honorable
L Probaie Court Tor the District eff Randolph. Com
mssinners to receive, examine and adjust all claims aud
demands of all persons against the Estate of STEPHEN
TUCKER, late Of Draintree in said District, deceased
represented Drovent and the of six months from the
fourth day of Apfil 1857 bang allowed by said Court to
the creditors of SAID deeeased exhibit and prove then
respective lams eure notice that we will attend
t" the duties # our appointment nj the Inn Of f. Chad
wick. IN Randolph In said District, Oh the last Tuesday
Of May next, andA Perrln's Office in Randolph, The
last Tuesday in September next, at nine O'Clock in the
forenoon, on each Of said days
LOREN CRls'VOLD.)
JOHN HERR1CK, Com'rs.
GO e. AVERY FITS.
Randolph, AprLi A, D. 1857
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BURDENS
New Patent Horse Shoe

NHls gre e<t invention Of the age which snrpasses in
uih,iy, oufatufy and beauty of finish, any hing NJ
machinery from superior quality of iron al n cos, much
less than the hand horse shoe. Il Is cencayed ON
THE HoREs HooF and Its shape LRssysINc T.s $50
s'rYoF PaRse 1T. and being Pan. MORE DEs,R.plx w,
THE G"aFoRrn az ANIMAL THAN ANY SH Evsn orFrsrn ~
THE PuBL, These shoes SOLD according 10 size m "
mems boots-a method which insures more nerSss, a,
nan caa otherwise be obtained. This invention Is ma
nonheed extraordinary 10 usefulness by many farers and
backsmiths and Is rapidly coming into general use in ali
portions at the United Stl tes e ' :" al"
Foriurther particulars aud samples appiy Ia the A,.n,
BLODGET, BROWN l. 90 sN"'''
Dec. il, 1856. ''''a sa nas'
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MISUNDERSTANDING.

BY LESTER A. MILLER.
Oh what is LIFE-its mingled smiles and tears
Its days of sunshne-days of cloud and gloom!
Sinks here our sun ? end here hopes and fears
And doth Iife's lamp expire within the tomb!
Hence cheeres thought the germ Of these brief year
! Shall bud and flourish yet in fadeless bloom;
The spark that one short moment here appears,
Shall yet rekinde in ia rer home:
And LIFE shall spread her wings in heavenly spheres,
When she hath ceased to trim her earthly plume.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-30
Samuel HOVey's Estafe.

STATE OF VERMONT N Probate Court holden n
t.sDolrH Drs1s1cr, SIS. nroOAfeld, within and and f,
said District on The sixth day Of April, A. D. 1857,
DHYLEfTA hpVEY, Admni,tralrx on the Estate u
L SAMUEL. HOVEY, late Of Bro.'ki-Id in said D's
trct deceased presents her administration account f.
settlement Nberenpon, II ordered hat the same he re
-ired 10 the first Tuesday Of May next, the Register
Office, in said Brokfed, for examnalIon aud allowance
and that all Concerned be notified heeofb publication
Of TINS order IN the Green Mountain Freeman printed
Montpelier three weeks success'vely may be
that they may appear and al said time and place, if the
see cause. object thereto.
By Order Of Court,
ATttA AAEUS CLEAVELANn Register
A true copy O Record.
GS Attest AARON CJEAVELAND Rrpi,t.r
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Probate Courts for Randolph
EkIsfnscf

DROBATE COURTS within and for the District of Ran
dolph for the year ensuing will be holden follows
At the Probate Office, in Washington, the third Tuesday
in each month at the Registers Office, in Brookfeld,
Randolph, the second Tuesday in each month at the
orange County Hotel in Chelsea the fourth Tuesday
In each month. By order Of Court,
A. CLEAVELAND, Register
WASHINGTON Deeernber 1 1874
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-30
Probate Courts for Bradford
EhiSfriCf.

DR0BATE COURTS within and for the district of Brad
ford, will be holden for the ensuing year follows
AT Harry Stevens HOTEL in Bradford, on the Second
Tuesdays OF January, August and September at William
kimbals Inn in West Fairee the second Tuesdays of
February APRIL June and October; at Peatiah Corliss'
in Bradford the second Tuesdays of March and July
at Carks Hotel in East Cornh, the second Tuesdays
OF May and November. By order of Court.
JOHN A. TENNY, Register.
COrinth, December lst 1856
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-30

STATE OF VERMONT, Probate Courts rithin and for
WAsHIsaToN DrsTRIoT S. District, aforesaid will be
held the Probate ONCE in Montpelier, said district,
on Tuesday OF each week, during the year ensuing.
HARVEY TILDEN, Judge
December ct 1875
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A q q az I'D.

z.z-----r-, DR. NJ. NEWTON would say to his friends
~ and the public that he has made
ufTYxxeA rangements with DOct. j. Brockway, Den
-AA-h' fist Of unequalled experience, by which he
will spend onehalf Of his time in my office Montpelier
and wish to give my attention particularly the
treatment of diseases of the mouth and natural teeth.
take pleasure In introducing Doct. B. to all who in
want of partial or entire sets of artificial teeth. Hereaf-
ter shall be in my office Montpelier the first two weeks
in each month Thu other portion of my time shall visit
the neighborng towns. Doct Brockway will be in my Of
fee during my absence that the office will be open
all times. DR.. B. will be at Mortified the first two weeks
of each month.
Office over BURBANK LANGDoN's STORE, Main Street,
MONTPELIER VT.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-30

God attaches SO much Importance to sal
walton from sin, that in the present moral
constitution of the world every man is respon-
sible to him for the spiritual welfare of his
fellow-men.--Jenkyn.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-30
800.
PROCLAIM ALTON.
To the Mayor and Cittrens Of Philadelphia
and the Union:

and the Union:
propose To test my Electric OIL on any Case of Rheu-
matlsm Feuragia Paralysis Asthma, Piles Govt Fever
and asue Teter Feons, Swelitngs nf all kinds Cramps
Deafness (and other that have treated
fully and 10 forfeit To any public n nions the Mayor
msy 800, if my Genuine Electric Oil does make
an tfettua Cure in each
gentleman at Burnams Hotel, (Monlpelier,j used it
for Neuralgia and he had lried in vane sleep for
days and nightshis face dtadtnily swollen and
exceedingly paiIn By two three applications Of the
"Eectic O' he entirely relieved ard III an half an
hour went to bed and slept nicely lie has had
hsdisease. ALTHOUGH The weather damp and had has
never failed in single ease Of Rheumatism. There Ia
much IN using The "oil' right Follow The directions
Wy pure Electric OPP is enough. BE careful of the
conniertes, young scaps whn my certificates sell
and neceive the people Onls Depc hnt is H. L
ner WALNUT and EIGHTH Street Philadelphia. Al
the cnres advised in this paper year past
made ~ my Oil. Come and see the certificates Of 50t
citizens.
A. r.. SMITH Chemist
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A kind word to the unfortunate, while it
lights hopes taper in the heart and brightens
the future with a CLEAN of sunshine, leaves
priceless satisfaction in our breasts.