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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-12-10
No. 22.-An Act relating to highways.
L Is herebH enacted. Sc.
Approved, Nov. 20, 1853.

No. 22.-An Act relating to highways.
Il as hereby enacted, &c.
Sec. l. On all public cross roads
and lanes in this State, known as pent
roads, where gates or bars now are or
hereafter may be erected across the
same, the selectmen of the town in which
said gates or bars are situated shall, at
the expense of said town, cause good
and sufficient posts TO be erected at con-
venient distances on each side of said
gates or bars, suitable for fastening
horses and teams of travellers therea
while opening and closing said gates oil
bars which travelling upon said high
way, an for neglect thereof said towr
shall be liable to an indictment by the
Grand Jury of the County.
SEC. 2. In all highway districts il
this State. where there are loose stones il
the travelled portion of said highway, i
is hereby made the duty of the high
way surveyor, or other persons having
charge Of said road in said highway dis
trict, TO examine or cause said highwa,
to be examined, at least once a month
while the same is bare of snow, and re
move, or cause to be removed, said zoos
stones from said travelled portion of SAT-
highway and the same compensate
shall be allowed for such services as
now allowed by law for othe highwa
services.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-12-10


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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-12-10

No. 23.-An Act relating to common
schools.
IL is hereby enacted, &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

gentleman was recently on visit to
New York City, and one afternoon, while
there, having An engagement up town, and
the SKY threatening rain, he took an up
town railroad car The car was well-filled,
and the gentlemen could not help but notice
that the majority of the seats were occupied
by men, and that the haif-dozen ladies who
had seats were handsomely dressed, magni-
fcently toileted and good looking; while
some dozen calicoed and muslined shop girls
were standing in the centre Of the car.
While he was thinking of the probable
cause OF this, the car stopped, and a very
pretty, finely dressed young lady entered.
In an instant dozen male bipeds sprang to
their feet, each one anxious TO relinquish
his seat The lady stood moment, then
beckoning each poorly dressed girl to seat
she took one herself simply remarking -
"We thank you, gentlemen, for your gai-
lantry."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

lsFANTICIDE IN kEwANEE.-Tbe Henry
County Utai gives an account OF the mur
der, Oh the night of the I'd inst, near Aews-
nee, Of child 10 month. old, by its mother.
Mrs \. l.. Norcutt. The child was sleeping
between its parents. Mr.. Norcutt was
awakened by a gurgling noise from the
Child, and supposing it to be choking, pro-
cured light, when he found its throat cut
4 butcher knife with which the deed was
perpetrated wa. lying on the floor. The
mother was speechIess and has remained SO,
or, refusing to speak ever since, and evident
ly insane. she bad spells Of mental abers-
ton for some two weeks, as it is supposed
from unhind treatmen: from her parents
The family had been unfortunate, and re-
duced to want, and Mrs. Norcutt in her
wandering moments often expressed the wish
to die with her child. She will probably
make all attempt on her own life. The coro-
ner's jury were of opinion that she Was la
boring under insanity when she took the life
OF her child.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

A Cool JAIL BIRD.-The Springfield Re
publican relates the following in regard to
Chanpman, the oounterieiter, who ESCAPED
from the Greenfield jail.
About an honr after his escape he wake
into Reeds bar-room, in the village, and
called for drink. No one knew him, and
he sardown. The room was full, and the
topic of conversation OF course was the es-
cape. Chapman Joined n the conversation
and sat there drinking and talking Of the
escape until nine o'clock-no one suspecting
him. He then eft, walked up to the Jail
and deliberately rung the bell of the front
door of the jailer's house. A son of the
jailcr opened the door, when Chapman re-
marked that he thought it was about time
to lock up, and he had come to go to bed.
or course he was welcOme.-When after
wards asked why he returned, he said it
was cold night, and he thought it would
be mere comfortable in bed in Jail than out
in the woods without any coat.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27
VOL. XVIII---NO. 81.

FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT IN DArPBIN Couyrr
PA.-We regret to an ounce one of the most
painful accidents that has occurred in Dan.
phin County. It appears that the large fur
naoe, called 4" Union Deposit Furnace" sit
uated in South Hanover township, some
two niles from Hummellstowp, was in full
blast and working satisfactorily until within
rev days past, when something interfered
with its operations
In order to ascertain what was wrong.
workmen engaged in the work of cleaning
the lower portion Of the furnace out; bat
whilst they were so engaged the hot metal
came running out in torrents. so unexpected-
ly, that five persons were literally shower
ed over with the liquid fire, instantly setting
their clothes on fire and burning them in q
dread ..ul and shocking manner. Some of the
unfortunate men jumped into the canal, and
others into the water iub but this proved
unavailing-they were dreadfully burned,
and no human power can save them.
John Baler, David Lsnds, W. Murray
and man called Dutch John, have sinca
died from their wounds. and were buried
yesterday, whilst Moses Wolf, another Of
the injured, can hardly survive his injuries.
--Harrisburgh Teseyraph.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27
Worth Thinking AbOut.

Prof Henry, of the Smithsonian Ins.itu-
tion under the head of " Meteorology, in its
connection with Agriculture, has stated a
number of facts, in the form Of a report,
which viii make deep impression at Wa
sngton when they come TO be known and
understood. This department of his is very
elaborate, and embraces number of sub
divisions, such as the "Physical geography
of the United Stated States" 1.-The Winds
of North America" Currents of the
Ocean," the results Of the Astronomical
Conditions" &C., &C.. highly interesting,
but which perhaps would not interest your
readers in this FORM The inference from
his facts, however, may be stated in SIM
pie manner. The result is, that the ntire
region of the United States west of the 96th
degree west longitude, (say the western
boundary of Minnesota,) with the exception
of small portion of Western Texas and
the narrow border along the Pacific Gnclud-
ing California; is a sterile waste, of COM
para.ively little value, and which can never
be valuable to the agriculturaists. The
abatement will astonish the readers when
we direct the attention to the fact that the
line of Prof Henry, which extends south
ward from Lake Winnepeg to the Mexican
Gulf, will divide the service of the United
States into two nearly equal parts. If this
be true, what becomes of the great national
dramc to be played on the North W Western
Empire of the American Continent, of
which politicians have harangued and poets
sung, The intense heat and extreme dry
ness Of this region, hich wi,l make the
Great American Pains a barren waste for
ever, are caused TO large extent, according
to Prof Henry's theory, by the fact that the
returning Trade Winds, sweeping over the
elevated masses of the Rocky Mountains,
are deprived of their moisture; in other
words, the heated air which ascends at the
equator, saturated with moisture it has sb-
straeted in its passage over the ocean, after
depositing portion Of its vapor in the tro-
pics at the ''at the rainy seasons" is father
desscated By the ridges and mountains
which it meets, the vapOr being condensed
on the windward side by the cold, due to
the increased vertical heighth. and il finally
passes over and strikes the plains as dry as
a sponge which has been thoroughly squeez-
ed. Withou. moisture there can be no ferti-
lity, and without fertility no agriculture; !;
and great portion of this wilderness, ac-
corting to Prof. Henry, is As sure, as the
deserts of Africa. True or false, the theory
is worthy of attention.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

STAGE ATTACKED BY WoLvES.-The Ban
COR onion Of the 9Th inst, says that the
bears having monOpolized much attention
lately, the wolves claims notice. On Wednes'
day night last, Is Mr. Mitchell was driving
mail wagon on the back Calais route from
Beddington to the next stopping place,
twenty miles from that city, being without
passengers, his team was .%a"t psset oy q PACK
number, and came on fierce and noisy
Mitchell. however, drove up smart, which
he had no difficulty in doing, As the no ses
were quite as much frightened as himself
As they pressed hard upon him and gared
their eyeballs and CRASHED their teeth about
him, he let 60 the contents of rifle, which
laid out one Of the hungry crew, and for the
time checked their pursuit. This was pro-
vdentally near the sto2ping-place, upon ar
irving at which the driver is said to have
been pretty well overcome with excitement
and fright Wolves and bears ar very plen-
ty on the back route, and very audacious.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

We have made discovery. The wonder
is, in this age of newspaper paragraphs, that
it was never made before, bot was reserved
for the Gateshead Observer of 1897 Byron
had passion for the name of Mary" and
our gracious Queen has a passion for the
letter a. Here is the proof:
Alexandrina Victoria, Queen.
Albert. Prince Consort
Adelaide, Princess Royal.
Albert, Prince of Wales.
Alice, second daughter.
Alfred, second son.
Augusta, third daughter.
Alberta, fourth daughter.
Arthur, third son.
Albert, fourth son.
Beatrice, fifth daughter.-Eagiish paper.
Ii is to be hoped her Majesty doesn't in
tend to exhaust the alphabet at the rate in-
dicated sboye. Ever the throne-w orshipping
ana tax-riddcn producers Of England would
squirm under the support of SO many royal
paupe-s.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

PERSECUTION IN MADAGAscAE-Th friends
of humanity aud religion throughout tho
world will be shocked as well as grieved, to
learn that the last mail brings tidings OF an.
other fearful persecution of the ChriStians
in Madagascar. This last persecution,
which followed the expulsion Of a number
of Frenchmen from the capital in July last,
seems to be more severe than any by which
il had been preceded Thirteen persons
had been put to death; between fly and
sixty had been subjected to the ordeal Of the
tangena, or poison water, under which eiphs
had died; nearly sixty were bound in chains,
of whom two had died, while a number
more had been reduced to slavery. The
severity OF the persecution rendering com
mnnicat!on from tho sufferers exceedingly
perilous, few particulars have as yet been
received.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

Two OF TuEM-Among the outside shows
at the great fair at Buffalo, were 1.-The Cat
araugus Fat Girl" weighing five hundred
poends, and 1.-The Celebrated Cataraugus
Pig" whose weight exceeded that of his
rival by some eight hundred pounds. A
bland visitor Of these curiosities asked after
the general health Of the "Fat Girls" how
long she had been growing; how much
broader than long she was; and the Ike
innocent and natural questions, which were
courteously and satisfactorily answered.
At length he capped the climax of his la
comic inquiries by asking, pointing with his
cane to the huge gruntng porker, gyrating
his great white perforated trumpet-nose in
a corner of the tent, g Twins, madam, may
ask 90 "Sech rath!" as Mr.. K. n. Pepper
would say; she endeavored to rise and fol-
low the inquisitor, as with his friend, he re-
tired toward the door of the tent; but a
weight heavier than that which weighed
down Giant Despair held her in check, and
the two unchristian "hopefulls" managed
to escape. The question was wrong and un-
necessary. y.-Knickerbocker.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

Az ixDItSA DESTIsT.-The following We
copy from business circular Of q wag Of .
tooth-puller, at Bloomington
BgSEvoIEST ISsTIrUTIoN.-Dr. J. Payne,
dentist, having once more opened an Office
in Bloomington, will perform all operation
on the teeth at greatly reduced prices. A
beautiful silrer caP will be presented to the
person having the greater number of teeth
extrac:ed-and asplendM goN rctch will be
awarded to the one having the finest set Of
artificial teeth inserted. 7eeth ertractelJ6r
Il d0llar dozen.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

ABLE TO OWE THE GoyERSNEST.-A " ash
ington letterwriter narrates the following
amusing display of Congressional genius:
Notwithstanding the dignity which
surrounds the supreme Legislative body of
land, some ludicrous scenes occur within
the hall.-Not long ago, very enthusias-
tic and eloquent gentleman from Arkansas
got up to address the House on the tilibus-
tering question, and as the discussion was
roaming extremely wide, he soon found
himself talking about public lands in his
own State On this theme he waxed warm,
and in the midst Of burst of enthusiasm,
and a fervent appeal in favor of donation
of Arkansas, a wicked member asked him
if that State had not on e borrowed money
from the general government!
"Yes, sir" replied the excited member,
"my state did get money from this govern
meBt.-She not only got it, sir, but she kept
it; and let me tell you Mr.. Chairman, that
our people down in Arkansas are an honor
able people, and although they never intend
to pay that money, yet they VIII not repu-
diate, but will always acknowledge the corn,
and confess that they do owe Uncle Sam"
and are able to owe him. of course this
Acknowledgement brought down the House
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

Tricks OF LAw.-At the recent term Of
the circuit court Of Tszewel, Tennessee, a
fel ow was arraigned fo- stealing a raw-hde.
He alleged that he had purchased il from
a negro. The attorney for the common
wealth admitted his statement, and he was
acquitted; but was Immediately Indicted
for trading with a negro. Thereupon the
accused introduced two witnesses to prove
that he lad stolen the hide, when be was Of
course discharged for having been already
tried for stealing, he could not be tried
second time for the same o.fense, and was
thus turned loose on society unpunshed.
Such is the perfection of human wisdom.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

WILD GEE, E.-About the middle of Octo-
Der these migratory fowl begun vending
their way towards warmer ATTITUDES, and
they have continued to fly at intervals from
that period until last Sunday, when soita-
~ half dozen, looking like the last Of the
numerous family, whose business it was to
tarry and see that everything was left in
good order al home, and now they have gone
20 join their associates in the swamps of
Florida. The desultory manner in which
these birds have made their passage this
year, is said to be an indication of mild
winter, and thus far the prediction has been
verified, though We shall be mistaken if we
do not find Winter lingering in the lap of
spring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

To maze Doors DURABLE AND WATER
PRooF.-W hen the boots are brought from
the store, melt together equal parts Of tai
low and curriers' oil, and a small quantity Of
lamp-black, say tablespoon full to pint Of
the mixture. Use this pretty freely for
week or ten days, oiling every other day. il
worn, and oftener if wet weather. After
this, add TO the above mixture about three
ounces Of rosin and beeswax, and apply with
brush .s often as they need it. Treated in
this way you will always have soft. pliabc
water proof boot that will last third longer
than if creased once a month with clear tai
low or lard, or not at q L!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

Riches NOT HApPINEss.-The late Steph.
en- Girard, of Philadelphia, when surround
ed with immense wealth, and supposed to
be taking supreme delight in its sceumula-
t;on. wrote thus to q friend: "As to my
self. 1 live like galley slave, constantly oc-
cupied, and often passing the night without
sleeping. / am wrapped up in slabyrinth
of affairs and worn out with cares. lido not
value fortune. The love OF labor is my high
est emotion. When I rise in the morning
INV only effort is to labor-so hard during the
d:y that when night comes may be ena-
bled to sleep soundly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27
BUSINESS CARDS.
Wagon Mandatory.

INHE subscriber respect uy returns his thanks the
public for their past very lbei al pa ronage snd
takes occasion TO that be has enlarged and newly
fitted up his Wagon shop, at his old spd Columbus
St.. and is prepared 10 make and finish the most COM
pete aud durable Farm Wagon offered in this market
He guarantees that no sensible person shall be troubled
with any ensbdrrossaent in deciding upon the supe
Tiofiiy of bis Wagons. He imports material from
New Jersey Missouri with which to misead the pub
c but relies upon the native timber OF the great north
west. Having taken the Diploma at the County Fair
70 The best Farm Wagon in every respect he is pre-
pared to make more OF The same quality II desired
WM. PALMER
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

\ CHARITABLE MAN-How HE FEEDS THE
HUNGET.-An exchange papers furnishes
the following account of the benevolent do
ings Of gentleman in New York. 1t says
No more substantial or certain wav Of dis
pensing charity, and assisting the suffering.
can well be conceived of than has been
done in the city OF New York by Mr.. j. W.
Farmer This gentleman, some time last
November, after the banks had smashed and
manufactories had suspended, started at No.
II Ludlow street, free dining saloon, in
vting all, OF every class age or colOI, to
come and eat free OF expense. This general
Invitation, of course, drew crowds 10 his
door. M- Farmer has now been keeping
open doors to the public, for more than
three months, during which time he has
given away in food at his table 81 barrels
Of -four, quarters of beef, 800 bushels Of
potatoes. 100 hams, 10 bushels of onisns,
barrels oe Dutch behring's and barrel OF
mackerel, besides small stores in abundance
Mr. Farmers generosity has already cost
him more than ST 200, still he will not re-
ceive aid from any quarter, stating that be
is able to carry on the work al his own eN-
pense There are eight persons employed
ia tbs establishment besides himself. cook
ing, washing and waiting on the hungry
swarm that pours into the saloon from
noon till dewy eve"
No questions are asked the applicant for
relief. - / am hungry" is the pass word
that opens the door to all, except those who
are drunk. A drunken man is excluded on
the ground that if he can find money 10 get
drunk, he is in no danger of starvation
The number who present themselves regu-
larry IS about Goo. Besides these there are
from 200 to 500 Who only come for an occa-
sional meal No food is allowed to be taken
from the premises, but they are allowed to
eat their fill at the table. Last Saturday
1898 persons were fed Verify this is do
ing good - for sweet charity's sake"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

RATHER SALTY LASE.-There is . lako
200 miles long, between Corpus Christi and
Brazos Santiago, so salt that skif cannot
proceed but about 90 miles from the latter
place, because Of large, solicited cakes, ex-
tending clear across the passage-so says .
writer in the Plsquemnes Sentinel, who has
visited it. The same writer adds that on the
side of the main land, crystalized salt is to
be seen piled up in blocks, one upon ano-
ther, and shining in the sun like glaciers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

An old, rough clergyman, once took for
his text that passage of the Psalms: ~
said in my haste. all men are liars Look
ing up, apparently as if he saw the Psalm.
ist standing before him, he said: " You said
in your haste, David, did you? Well. it
you had been here, you might have said it
after mature reflection" That congrega-
ton was walked up to admiration Of tho
truth, for tonce, at any rate.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

In New York the plethora of silver change
particularly quarters, is quite remarkable.
At the Wall street Ferry, for instance,
about forty dollars in silver is received
every day-a bill being rarely seen; where
as, a short time since, it was necessary to
purchase the requisite supply Of silver. In
quantities, quarters cannot be disposed OF
for gold or city bank notes, at less than
half or one per cent. discount.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-27

A teacher was lecturing class Of little
girls on the influence of pious instruction in
the formation of youthful character. ''Ah,
Miss Carolipe," said he to one Of the class.
"what do you think you would have been
without your good father and pious mo-
ther." II suppose, sir" answered Miss
Caroline, 81 should have been an orphan"