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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-13

The PLATTsBrRGH YACHT CLrB.-This As
sociation made their first excursion a few
days since, in the staunch sloop Hercules,
under command Of Lawrence Myers, Jr.,
the Commodore of the Club. Ten young
gentlemen and fifteen ladies, with darkey
cook and fiddler, aud abundant store of sub
stantials and delicLcies for the inner man,
forming the precious freight of the g gallant
Barque, took their way up the lake, anchor
ing when they chose and sailing when they
got ready,-stopping at Crown Point and at
" Old ii, receiving salutes at several ports,
and returning, after a delightful trip Of five
days, to Pittsburgh, when they were re-
coivcd with II salute Of thirteen guns. We
have it on the faith of Commodore, that it
was particularly good time coming" and
going also.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-13

PRosrrcrs of FRuIr.-The Troy Wing
says the crops of apples, plums and pears, in
that region will be very small this year,
probably not twenty per cent of what would
be called an average yield. The yield of
grapes will be more than usual and of a very
fine quality
The Plattsburgh Express thinks the apple
crop will be much below the average
Cold weather or some other agent has SO af
fected the young apples as to cause them to
drop off in large numbers.
Whortleberries are picked in that re-
gion in great quantities, a good many being
sent to southern markets where, it is said,
they fetch twelve and half cents per quart,
The income from these berries, will, it is
thought, exceed that of the plum crop last
fall, which was considerable.
The Windsor Journal says the early pro-
mise of abundant fruit threatens to fail Of
realization; apples and pears are blasting
very extensively and falling of in many sec
tons. In some parts of Massachusetts, the
pear crop is nearly an utter failure and
from Connecticut we have particularly sad ac-
counts of the dropping of the fruit from the
apple orchards.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-13

The following private letter from young
American lady abroad, which we arc allowed
to copy, forms a pleasant variety with the
more formal and learned letters of our regular
European Correspondent.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-13

TIE BATTLE OF BENNINGTON The cele-
bration on the 10Th Of the Battle of Bcnning-
ton, for which the people Of that place are
making great preparation, promises to be a
fine affair. Hon. Illand Hall is to be Prcsi-
dent of the day. and Rev. Chas. S. Robinson
of Troy Orator. 1t is expected that several
military companies will be present, and the
fire companies will be out on parade, and in
the evening will give torch light process
sion. Arrangements will be made to feed
$4,000 people and more if they should be pre-
sent. Mons. LaMountain, the acronaut, has
agreed to bring his balloon and make an as
cension. The main part of the celebration will
be in grove in the East part of the village.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-13
VT. TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.

The Eighth Annual Meeting will bo held
at Bellows Falls, commencing Monday even
ing Aug. l6, 1858.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-01-21

What sweet poetry is contained in those
three little words. Is there sentence to
be found in any language that is more rePlete
with sentiment, benuty, grace, or finish. 4
mothers love How noble How self
sacrificingl How unceasing are her efforts
in guiding Alright the footsteps OF her chill
dreD What privations will she not endure !;
what perils will she not encounter Tor the
sake of her ''!oved ones ~ From our ear
lest infancy It's our mother who watches
over US with uniring devotion !; who notes
every change in our locks, betoken case
and health, and, with loving arms twineI
around Us, bids us nestle close up to her
breast. And oh with what perfect conf
dence we nestle there Fearing nothing.
caring nothing. only 10 be folded more
closely and feel the warm pressure of her
lips upon her cheeks. How our hearts bound
beneath the loveful glances of her soul-iit
eyes, as she bends them upon us leaning
with light so pure and holy! With what
delight does she listen To our childish pratt
tie, and observe each winning grace How
loLd!y she gazes upon us, and what a Slo-
rlous future she paints Tor us ! Then, as the
thought comes that, Us we advance in years,
she maybe .aken from US. and re be LEFT
to the cold charities OF this World, her heart
felt PRAYER Gscends to the Throne Of Grace
bcsacehing Him TO guide and direct our
steps, so that we may be prepared to meet
her in brighter and better world. Sorrows
may come upon US, friends may lorsakc US
aud the world presen, not one cheerigg ray
vet will or mother cling to us with love
so abiding that her cheering tones and low
ing words make us forget the worlds rude
and butter jasls. Never, On this earth. car
we iiud friend SO steadiast, and one il
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-01-21
Woman.

They say that womon is false as she is fsir-
That her smile naughi but misery brings,
Her affections are Iansient-as light as the air
Or the gold on the butter.iy's wings.
That her vows are as fragile, the scofiers vii
say,
As the gossamer seem on the lawn;
OF her love, that it comes and it passes away,
Like the dewdrop that spsrkles at morn.
But, believe me, he's false, whoever conde INNS
And levels at woman his dart;
The richest of treasures, the brightest of gems
Are found in the depths of her heart.
Her smile, mid the pangs OF affection, can
cheer
Her voice can with melody soothe;
Her eye is the index OF all that is dear;
Her lips are the organ of truth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-01-21
Coed Backers.

A long-bcarded customer entered q spirit
ual bookstore in New York, last week, and
applied for a. agency. He proposed to tale
a large quant!ty OF books 70 his part Of The
country, away out west" where he repre-
scented that he could sell them, as he was
assured by the .'irTisibles." TIE enserpri-
sing bookseller was, of course, delighted
with this prospect o. sale; sul his enthus;-
asm was someUhsi dampensd W hen h, long
bearded gentleman remarked that be had no
money, and wanted the books entirely upon
credit.
care you respon>ible!' was tie natural
inquiry ol the merchant.
Perfectly"
"What evidence OF your eapabsliiy cam
you ;1rGish!''
Il have the best O; backer.-m-u whose
names you knew weii.'
The merchants countsrancs brighien.d-
Very well" said lie 'i-! Us see y"ur pa
FerS." The5eup n the customer pre-
aented The 'oiowiHE jo-rmeut:--'.T tt.
al IrkOm /. EgJs cc.cs =: W., t,s un, srsisa-.
ed. having been SCqua E,ed ,p'ri,asi.g vith.
Mr.. --, OF -, NscI BSin,. fer
many years. recommend him ss ger sct!y-
reiis5le, and would ne. Be fr.id 10 a'us, i'm.
to aEy amount. GE R"r NAsHISnTVN,.
! HONAS ;EFEERsoS, HsNAY Cay, THos..
PAIxE, JONI MuLTcN, and Others. Through
JANE F., Medium" The bookseller re-
marked that the hackers were gcod, !: the
medium wGs reliable; but he thought, on the
Whole, he would prefer to keep the books
Tine customer hereuPon denounced the book
seller a. an imPos'e,-tell ng him that he
did no; believe his own doctrines, and that
tie -rlrits w,ut expose his duplic,'y 10 he
w,rlj. Oi lh.- 81 felt assured by the sP''i'-
OF poo -.ecy that was within him, Tue '0'N'
seller as nc, convinced.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-01-21

I0riginall
Julie.
BY ROSE ELLwooD.

This sad heart of mine Is beating,
= Wildly beating now inpain;
And the sad tone of repeating,
Can find my friend againl
Can find so dear a treasure,
As my childhoed's Loving friend,
One whose eyeiy though. Of pleasure.
With nv own was wont TO biendi
One who sooihed each painful feeling,
That would steal DER me erewhilei
And whose joyous laugh, Pealing
Would eacn saddened thought beguile- E.
But the answer mus: be-never
Can'st thou e'er return 10 me;
Death the iondest ties can sever,
And he has not spared thee!
Now beneath the cold ground lying,
Where the dews in summer weep.
And the autumn wind comes signing,
s And DER lhce the dead leaves sweep;
And the winter blast SO coldly,
Filings snow-wreath round thy bed;
And the moIdering dust will slowly
Ever crumbIe round thy head
But thy spirit now is flying,
Upward to the realms OF light,
Where no thoughts exist Of dying,
Or of sorrows darkenlng blight
Sleep then, dearest friend. fair Julie!
In thy low grave on the piaini-
An6I1Imourn thee, Ohi how trGig,
Till IN s6raIh We meet again
MICHIGAN. Dec. 1857.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-01-21

even at the risk Of hearing the smo-
hered exclamation, Heaven what footn
nor the commonplace compliments Of the
ballroom, which are bestowed upon the
owners ofscrewed and pinched, but ''tiny,
tripping" toot!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-01-21
A Mothers Love,

-Dana, large town of Cappadocia. TClassical
Diciionary.l
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-01-21
Died OF, Thin Shoes.


We have seen it stated in ephemeral
newspaper paragra phs that there is an in
scripliOa on tombstone in a New Jersey
graveyard which rms thus: "--.
Died Of Thin Shoes" As We do not put in
piicit confidence 10 the truth Of all the par
agraphs it is our privilege to peruse, we are
willing TO concede that this may be 50 or
may not be so. Ii makes no matter. 'Died
OF thin Shoes" might be tue honest and We
raciOus epitaph on thousands OF tombstones
that bear widely different one Tine beau
tilul and crowded cemetries, particularly,
which are to be found in the viscInage of
all our American cities, contain scores OF
victims to thin shoes, lying IN their cold,
unwaking sleep. Our town ladies'. As every
understands, are considerably more careful
about the cost!iness and elegance, than
abou, ;he sense or utility of their apparel
We meet them on the public street, arrayed
as sumptousy and showly as # they were
on the floor of brilliant ballroom, or at
fashionable and gay assembly.
One feels an irr, sisiablc inclination to
stare, at The bednized creatures as they
sweep rustlng by. II is vulgar and rude to
stare, but how is one to restrain ones self
rom having peep at the fine sights! But
the dainty feet ef our dashing' bellies are es-
pecially sacrificed on the altar, which, alas,
is reared in almost every female hesrt that
beats in this latitude The day may be n
mois: and rainy one The pavement may be
covered V IN water and cheqnered with
puddles, or very damp indeed Yet every
little, moderately minute, or big foot which
is cunningly exposed 10 the entranccd vis-
ion of the pe3e strians of the other sex, will
be encased in delicate gaiter or slipper,
the sole of which is from one-sixteenth to
one-tenth Of uu inch in thickness In such
flimsy shoes the worse than silly young
women tramp around,
AT ali hours Of the day,
| Anu in all kinds oi weather"
They 20 out to spend the evening, wheth-
er at parlor or a public entertainment.
in gossamer pedal-a,tire, such as there
would be some excuse for wearing If they
had to tread on nothing but a dry and soft
Brussels carpet, and would be exposed 10 no
ftfu draughts of yersus tempered air. BY
and-by cold is contracted, which grows
heavier and more alarming as it is dailied
with and Gisregarded. Consumption, with
all It's distresses and terrors, follows, and
there is one more ebbing lie, and one more
early grave filed by the victim Of thin
shoes.
There is no fancy sketching about this
1t is fact which legion of sons Of st.
Crispin could attest that American women,
and particularly our young Indies, are in the
habit of constantly wearing shoes with soles
SO slight as to be almost ius antGne0usly
penetrablc by water. And we verify believe
that these miserable thin things are, in a
great measure, responsible for the fearful in
roads which are yearly made by that tiell de-
stroyer, consumption, upon the ranks OF the
feminine popullton of our great cities. Why
can't our ladies' initiate their sensible Eng.
fish sisters, and wear stout, substantial
wholesome shoes, when they leave the house
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-01-21

orwhy is chicken pic Hse guns. .t. i''a''
-, - ps,au-e It CONTAINS .t'wI-'H-Pneee~'
rsz-speak nuls and to TIE P'FP'a'. An'
yo., will uass Goy somebody,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-02-04

BABooNs AT HoME.-A new work has Just
been published in England, by Capt. A. W.
Drayson, of thcRoyal Artillery, entitled ''Sport
ing Scenes among the Kaffirs of South Africa"
We extract from a review of it the following
amusing description of an ape family;
81 watched them through my glass, and was
much amused at their grotesque and almost hui
man movements. Some of the old ladies had
their olive branches in their laps, and appeared
to be " doing their hair" while patriarchal
looking old fellow paced backwards and for
wards with fussy sort of look /; he was evident
ly on sentry. and seemed to think himself of no
small Importance. This estimnte of his dignity
did not appear to be universally acknowledged,
as two or three young baboons sat close behind
him watching hisproceedings sometimes, with
the most grotesque movements and expressions,
they would stand directly in his path, and hob
bic away only at the last moment One dar-
ing youngster followed close on the heels of the
patriarch during the whole length of his beat,
and gave sharp tug at his tail as he was about
to turn. The old fellow seemed to treat it with
the greatest indifference, scarcely turning round
at the insult. Master Impudence was about re-
peating the performance, when the pater, show
ing that hewas not such a fool as he looked, sud-
denly sprung round and catching the young one
before he could escape, gave him two or three
such cuffs, that could hear the screams that
resulted therefrom. The venerable gentleman
then chucked the delinquent over his shoulder,
and continued his promenade with the greatest
coolness thisold baboon evidently was acquain-
ted with the practical details of Solomon's pro-
verb. A crowd gathered round the naughty
child, who, childlike, seeing eommiseration,
shrieked all the louder. even fancied could
see the angry glances of the mama, as she took
her dear pet in her arms, and removed it from
repetition of such brutal treatment"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-02-04
CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.
500 %S

"BRoTHER JONATHAN. THE origin of this
term, as applied to the United States, is as fol-
lows When General Washington, after being
appointed commander of the army of the revo-
lutionary war; went to Massachusetts to organ
ize it, he found a great want of ammunition
and other means for ifs defence and on one oc-
casion it seemed that no means counld be devised
for the necessary safety. Jonathan Trumbull,
the elder, was then Governor of the State
of Connecticut; and the General, placing the
greatest reliance on his Excellency's Judgment,
remarked, d" We must consult Brother Jona-
than on the subject" The General did SO, and
the Governor was successful in supplying many
of the wants of the army; and thenceforth.
when difficulties arose, and the army was spread
over the country, it became by-phrase, " We
must consult Brother Jonathan; y and the
name has now become designation for the
whole country, as John Bull has for England.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-02-04

EXPERIMENTS WITH PAPER BLANKETS. s.-NIucf
has been said lately of the utility and economy
of paper blankets 1t is said that newspaper
placed between a pair of sheets will aford as
much warmth as an ordinary comfortable. A
correspondent of the Centreville Qnd-) Chronicle
has been making some experiments with news
papers, which were attended with extraordinary
results. These show that it is essential to COM
fort and quite slumber, that the newspapers used
should be of the right sort in other words, their
contents are supposed to exercise mesmeric. in
huence upon the sleeper, for evil. Experiment.
ers will please take notice.
Using the Chronicle as blanket, the writer
slept well but was little to hot. Substitu-
ting the New York Tribune, he " thought the
world was turning black saw host of women,
dressed in breeches and eating bran bread, to-
gether with black spirits and monkeys. Arous-
ing himself from this nightmare he resumed the
Chronicle and slept well. The Cincinnati En-
qurer and Commercial, sewed together produced
ideas quite chequered-a mingling of light and
dark shadows The Scientific American produ-
ced various inventions and improvements, and
all sorts of machinery and implements. On re-
suming the Tribune the black spirits, &C., made
their appearance again. The writer concludes
with the opinion that blanket made out of the
Indiana paper would produce the delrium tremens
the first night!
If these are the veritable results, much care
will have to be taken by those who propose to
use newspaper blankets.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-02-04

"THE GREAT UNITED STATES. The census
of the United States shows that we have two
millions and a half of farmers, one hundred
thousand merchants, sixty-tour thousand masons
and nearly two hundred thousand carpenters
We have fourteen thousand bakers to make our
bread; twenty-0ur thousand lawyers to set us
by the ears forty thousand doctors to &C kill OF
cure,'' and fifteen hundred editors to keep this
motley mass in order by the power of public
opinion controlled and manufactured through
the press.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-02-04

CHARTY.-lIaving in my youth notions Of
severe piety, says celebrated Persian writer,
used to rise in the night to watch, pray, aud
read the Koran. One night when was enga-
ged in these exercises, my father "a man of pract-
ical virtue, awoke while was reading. " Be.
hold" said to him, i" other children are los,
in irreligious slumber, while alone wake to
praise God.' Son of my soul, - said he, d" il
is better to sleep than to wake to remark the
faults of your brethren
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-02-04

A young lady explained to printer, the
other day, the distinction between printing and
publishing, and at the conclusion of her re-
marks, by way of illustration, she said You
may print kiss upon my cheek, but you must
not publish it,"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-02-04

The Northampton Courier vouches for the
truth of a statement that dog, sold in Canada
by a resident of Vermont, year or two since
waited until the st. Lawrence river had frozen
over, travelled back to his old home, a distance
of more than a hundred miles, and then, being
ordered back by his former master, returned to
his quarters in the Queens dominious, where he
has since remained, faithful snbject.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-02-04

"John," said father to his son, one day,
when he caught him shaving the down of his
upper lip, don't throw your shaving water
out where there are any barefooted boys, for
they might get their feet prcked.'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-02-04

A chap out west, who had been severely af-
ficted with the palpitation of the heart, says
he found instant relief by the application
another palpitating heart to the part affected
Quite another triumph of Homeopathy" like
cures like
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-02-04

FIRE AND WATER.-A man in Pawtucket
lately made application for insurance on bull
ding situated in village where there was no
fre-engine-ln answer to thequestion, " What
are the facilities for extinguishing 6res?" he
wrote g 1t rains SonActimes?"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-02-04
Original Gale.

Entered according to act Of Congress- in the year 1885,
ny s. s. BoYoE, in the Clerks Office Of the District Court
Of the District of Vermont
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-02-04

ADVICE TO YOUNG AMERICA. To ridicule Old
Age is like pouring in the morning. cold water
into the bed in which you may have to sleep at
night
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1858-07-22
CONSTABLE'S SALE.
July g, le5S-ts.


DY virtue Of three write of Fieri Facias
- issued by Justice Of the Peace of the
State OF Maryland; In and for 81. Mary's
county, one at the suit OF Daniel I: Morgan
and John Z. Carpenter one at the SUIT oil
George Simpson; one at the suit Of James
"a Morgan, against the goods and cha,iels,
lands aud tenementS of George w. 1Ippett.
J. p. TIppeIt and Allen L. johnson, AMI 10
me directed, have seIzed and taken in exc
cutiOn all the right. uile. interest, properly,
claim and demand whatsoever, at law aud in
equity, Of the said George W. TipBeu, ]. +.
Tppett end Alien f. johnson, in and to the
iclsowing property, to wit, One tract OF par
&C. OF land called
"SWAIfP FORREST"
improved Ivy a small dwelling, and contain
ing 20 acres, more or less.
Aud hereby give notice iitat | VIII eseose
at pubic suction On The premises on 81 TIN
DAK, the 3lsi instant, the above described
property, SO seized and taken in execatisU ~
the highest bidder for cash. -.f-e..
H@ at e. 3. THOMPSON.
-gE s'& Constable.
lalT 8. I65S--as.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1858-07-22
BLACKISTONE'S
PAVILION!

The undersigned, Of Washington, having
taken this popular summer resort for the sea.
sou. IS now prepared To receive guests. The
Pavilion Is too we'll known to the citizens of
81. Mary'S, 10 require particular description
this place. Good Bathing fixtures, pleas-
ant and comTiodr,us chamber accommoda.
tons. spacious dining and tSllrooms, with
viranda OF nearly one hundred feet fronting
the IIyer view, and bowling saloon will
contribute TO The enjoyment ami recreation OF
his guests. His table will be supplied with
all the luxurIes 0i the water in season, ample
provision having been made for a constant
supply OF these articles. HIS bar will be
stocked with the choicest Wines, Liquor,
and Cigars. First. rate cot:lIIon music. dill
gent Strvants, and every attention necessary
for the comfort and pleasure OF his gursts are
promised 10 all WHO will give him call.
Those who are fond oil angling will ALWAYS
lind sail and fishing boats ready for their use.
The fishing Is very fine.
Terms, 80 per day, or any time less than
a week irr week ii ,uOre Il Is per day.
IL Is the ih.enion OF ihe Proprietor to cele-
braie the 4th Vi July on Tuesday. the 9th, by
A BALL,
and eveft thursday fortnight thereafter, there
wall be ball at this Pavilion
Or Persons visiting the Pavilion by land.
can have their llo ses accommodated, the
Proprietor l!arin5 iiIa,ie arrangements with
that view. lie respectfully solcts the pa
tronage oil lae Citizens nf - Mary's.
Il. j: MAR SHALL,
Proprietor.
July /. is5s-t,s.