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WEB:rrR MATCHED BY WoMAN.-In
the somewhat famous case of Mrs, Bog
denis will, which was tried in the supreme
court some years ago Dir. Webster APP
peared as counsellor for the appellant.
Mrs. Grcenough. wife of Rev. " illiam
Greenough, late of West Newton, tall,
straight, qucenly.looking woman, with
keen, black cye-a woman of great self
possession and decision Of character, Was
called to the stand as witness on the op.
posite sido from Mr.. Webster. Webster,
at a glance. had the sagacity to fores'e
that her testimony, if it contained any.
thing of Importance, would have great
weight with the court and jury. He there.
fore resolved, if possible, to break her up.
And when she answered to tho 6ret ques-
tion put to her, / believe Webster
reared out. We don't want to hear what
you believe, we want to hear what you
know Mrs. Greenough replied. That
is Just what was about to saJ, sir ami
went on win her rvs,irn~"y. Al "~'
withstanding his repeated ef1r's to dis
concert her, she purs Ied the even tenor OF
her way, until Webster, becoming quite
fearful of the result. arose apparently in
great agitation, and drawing out his large
suuff.box, thrust his thumb and finger TO
the very bottom, and carrying the deep
pinch to both nostris drew it up with
a eus.o and next extracting from his
pocket very large handkerchief, which
flowed 10 his feet as he brought it to the
front, be blowed his nose with report
| that rang distinct aud loud through the
crowded all. Webster Mrs. Green
oueh, was Mrs. Bodgen a neat womanf 7
Mrs. Greeuough-'I cannot give you
very full Information as to that, sir. she
had one very dirty trick Webster
What's that, ma'am?' Mrs. Greenough
- She took snulv Tho roar OF the
court house was such, that the future de-
fender OF the constitution subsidized, and
neither rose or spoke again until after
Airs. Greenough had vacated her chaii
for another wituess-hayny ample time
to reflect upon the iuglOrious history O
the man who had stcno thrown on hi
head by woman.
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let me know where they are living and
how they are situated.
BRIGHAM YouSo.

OPIUM SMoKINa.-Clive, in his des-
cription of China and Chinese customs,
states that one OF the streets Of Canton Is
occupied entirely by shops for the sale o
this deadly drug. One of the objects in
this place, that I had the curiosity to visit,
was the opium-smoker in his heaven; and,
certainly, it is fearful sight, although
not SO degrading in the eye as the drunk
ard from spirits, lowerd to the level Of
brute, and wollowiug in his filth. The
idiot smile and death-like stupor however
of the opium deoauchee, hassomething far
more awful to the gaze than the bestiality
IF the latter. The rooms where they Sit
and smoke are surrounded by WOODEN
coucheo, with places for the head to reast
upon. and generally side DOM is dcvo ed
TO gambling. The pipe is reed Of about
an inch in diameter, and the aperature in
the bowl for the admission of the opium is
not larger than a pins head.
The drug is prepared by some kind Of
conserve, and n very small portion Of it is
>uff cient to charge it, one or two Whit,
being tn utmost that can be inhaled from
81 gle pipe and tho smoke is taken into
the lungs as from the hooka in India. On
a beginner, one or two pipes will have an
effect but an old stager will continue
smoking for hours. At the head of each
couch is placed small lamp the fire
must be held to the drug during the process
Of finhaling; and from the difficulty Of 81.
ling and properly lighting the pipe, thcre
is generally person who waits upon tbs
smoker to perform the office. A few
lays of this fearful luxury when taken 10
excess. gives pallid and haggar'i
look to bis face; AMI few months,or even
weeks, will change the strong; and healthy
man 0 little bcttcr than an idiot skcletou
The pain they suffer when deprived Of tie
drug, after long habit, no language can
explain and it is only when to certain
iegree under its inauc &C that their focu!.
ties are alive.
In thehouses devoted to their ruin, these
infatuated people rray be seen a. nine
o'clock in the evening, in all the different
stages, some entering, half distracted to
feed the craving appetite they had been
obliged 10 subdue during the day, and
others laughing and talking wildly under
the effect of FIRST pipe. Tho last scene
this tragic play is generally n room in
the-rear of the building, as species Of dead
house, WHARF lie stretched those who have
passed into the state Of bliss the opium.
smoker madly seeks--an emblem of the
long sleep to which he is bliudly hnrrying.
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NUMBER 25.

The FARM GIRLS OF New EsGLAND'--
Simon Brown, Editor Of New England
Farmer, in speaking of TIE women in the
farming districts Of New England, says
find large proportion Of the young
women willing to remain upon the farm
60 long as brothers will stay, and society
is made mp of two sexes instead Of one.
On their part they aro fitted to adorn
society,are usually well educated and read
papers and current books, and are often
acquainted with classical literature; they
arc quick to catch the manners of living
as they rise, and prove that Paris is but
a step from their rural homes, Honitons'
and talmas' and crinolines rustic on the
hills or by their crystal streams with
more unaffected grace than on the dusty
paves Of Boston and New York, while
their fair occupants are buoyant with
health and elastic spirits, and fitted to
dignify and bless existence. Such should
become the mothers of our land.
In all my rambles / find parents left
childless upon large farms deploring the
absence Of sons at California or the West,
and the once productive acres and tidy
building neglected and going to decay. I
said to the only child remaining at homo
Of a large and prosperous family: The
farm has its advantages and charms as
well as the city, and there is less temp
alton to err
Yes said Rebecca "the farm has these
but it lacks society; it is life Of oon6ne-
ment; the dairy demands constant attention
and hard work, and hired men are some
times difficult to please, after we have la
bored carefully to provide for them.
,ocic,y is broken and meagre the young
men fee too the city, or wander to distant
lands, leaving the young women in charge
Of the farm, and to soothe and comfort the
declining duys of their parents Such
was the language of highly intelligent,
.acctionatc, and noble women, and it rep.
rcsenis the sentiments of a large class.
Who has eloquence and persuasion
sufficient to arrest the attention Of young
men and convince them that in leaving
the homes of their fathers and of their
childhood they leave privileges and ad.
vantages already established. which it
may take a life Of labor to acquire in dis
tant lands"
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J. G. o. REDING GTON,


T1.A y = IOoDEISBURoH, n. !.
Teacher Of Vocal and Instrumental Music
Agent for Piano Fortss, Organs, Mslodeons. Mu-
ae Books, Sheet Music, and all kinds OF musical
msfchandise. Pianos and Melodeons OF any man
ufsctursr furnished. Dir. R. agrees to DO neld re-
spsnsibls ftr every instrument selected by h'm-
self, (beside the warrant OF the rpanuiacturers) J.
Terms the 'ususI retail prices. Dir. X. purchases
at wholesale prices "a thing which none but agents
and dealers caa ido) and deliver, sets up, and
warrants, for the same prices which purchasers
woxid be forced to pay at the msnuiaoturers'
places of business.
Middlebury, Sept l, 1858.
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POETRY.

From the g. lawrence Republican.
Sunset Song.
Br cALpB LYor .'
Oh, row me towards the setting sun,
oh, gently dip the oar;
rransfgured by it's glories
Are the islands ana the shore.
Waves glitter in the golden Ii. hit,
They simmer on the sands,
In teryl swirls, and sapphire curls,
They clap their crystal hands.
Oh, row Inc towards the setting sun,
The sals that greet my view,
Like birds with sffiorn-tinted wings,
Fade in the dreamy blue;
The birch with living emerslds hung,
Its silvery column rears,
In wave and air, they sparkle fair,
Like Undine's jewelled ears.
Oh. row me towards the setting sun,
IT'S there Lies river flows
st. Lawrence of each human heart
With isles of sweet repose;
And barren isles, and rocky isles,
OF passion and of pain
TIL the sun is gons from out tie sky,
And the dust Is dust again.
Skiffof Peter de Ia Mar,
Clayton Waters, Aug, II, isss.} r-.
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IAN Irishmau in Lafayette. Indiana
last week got married one morning quar-
relied with his wife aud St paratsd frou her
before dinner, whipped his father.in.law
in tho afternoon. and absconded in tie
evening. A busy day with him.
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WnAT WOMAN SHOULD BE ALPHABET
IoALLY.--A waman should be amiable, be-
nevolent, charitable, domestic, economi-
cal. forgiving, generous, hospitable, indus
trious, judiciOus, kind, loving. modest.
neat, obedient, pleasant, quiet, rsassting,
sober, tender. urbane, ,virtuous, Exemplary.
yielding, and Jealous. M sstias
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A. W. PO W ER s :,


oVhLfNSfOsNi
A. CENT for BoARDMAN, GRAY & Co.'S cele-
~ brated Dolce Campana attachment and cor
Tpeatsd Sounding Board Piano Fortes, which for
purity and richness Of tone. durability and ele-
esnee Of style and finish challenges competition.
Ne. PowxRs continues to give careful attention
70 tuning and repairing. Piano Fortes, and from
Of his ability 70 give satisfaction in every respect
Al scders BY mail or otherwise promptly and
faithfully attended to. zs
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H KIN GSfLEY Y

Surgical and Meohanieai Dentist,
RooMs In Brswstsr's Block, Main st., one door
North Of .hs Post 0ffice. -.-..---
Allopsrsuotis upsn ths Teeth will be pei forru-
cd IN sscefdancs WITH the latest improvement in
the Art and warranted. rsi- tr- II.
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How HE PRoposED.-The Autocrat Of
the Breakfast Table, it seems, proposed to
the sweet young school.mistress, and was
accepted. It was done Cd Boston Com.
mon thus -
1t was on the Common that We were
walking. The mall or Boulevard of our
Common, you know, has various branches
leading from it in different directions. One
of these runs downward from opposite Joy
street southwark across the whole length
of the Common, to Boylston street. We
called it the long path, and were fond Of
it. .I.........
Il felt very weak indeed, (though Of .
tolerably robust habip as We came oppo.
site the head of this path on that morning.
think / tried to speak twice without
making myself distinctly audible. At last
got out the question, Will you take
The long path with me?" Certainly"
said the school-mistress, /" with much
pleasure" Think" I said, ;" before you
answer: if you take the long path with
me now, shall interpret it that we are
to part no more !" The school. mistress
stepped back with sudden movement. as
if an arrow had struck her.
"One of the long granite blocks used
as seats was hard by. the one you may
.till see close by the Ginko tree. Pray
sit down." I said. "No, no." she an
swered, softly, q will walk in the long
path with you'll" % os-
Inc Uiu gvuueman VINO sits opposite
met us walking arm in arm. about the
middle of the long path, and said, very
chatmipgly. "goOd morning, my dears p
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Dolxa THE PRIEsr.-An Irishman
made a su lden rushihto druggists shop.
took from his pocket soda-water bottle.
illed to the brim with some pure liquor.
and handing it across the counter. ex-
claimed: There, doctor, snuff hat,will
you?" The docter did as he was directed
and pronounced the liquid to be genuine
rhiskcy. "Thank you, DOCTOR" said the
Irishman; " hand it to me again. if you
PLACE" The doctor again did as directed.
and ask ed what he meant. "Och. then, :"
said Pat )" ifyou will have it, the priest
told me not to drink any ofthis unless got
it from the doctor. SO hears your health.
aud the priests health"
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N, HARRIS Nj. D.,

Surgeon and Mechanical Dentist.
Teeth nllsd with Crystalized Geld, all operations
done Ii Dsntistry as usual office at hi. residences on
Pafk Street., west side Of the little Park.
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sIMILIA SfMILIBUS OUKANTUR

HRATEfUL FoR .PAsI FAYoRs, DR.. o.
NJ I. EKLLs would announce 10 his hitherto
pstrous, friends, aud the public generally, thar he
has taken into connsction, IN his practice oi
dsasNE, VI D., = graduate from the Western
4sn1opslhse c,asgs. at CLEVELAND, Ohio. BY this
arrangement Drs. EBLLs ana GhkkNE hope to be
able tin = good dsgrssl 10 supply the constantly
iasrs ssing asmsn d for Rsosvpuutc Remedies ter
4. the iSIcx. a tal10 b. I.yfs l... ..l
Wsst Cornwall. March 81, 1858. 50:
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'PHoP. A. BOTT,
A,s D. II. II OW A r b,
~ . MIpDLEBuRY, VT,
r o o b er of VOCAL M u 3 1 G

Careful attention will bo paid TO tuning PIANOS
and NELopRoNs, at home and abroad. All in
struments carefully handled and perfectly tuned.
For proof Of this give me call. 1;em
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How TO CATCH THIEr-I remember n
country friend of mine had his pocket picked of
u hankerchief, and was grievOusly annoyed
lie regarded it as Il species Of reflection upon
bis own vigilance. Determined to be revenged
upon some of the pickpocket tribe, he procured
hsh- hooks, and had them fastened into an old
coat, with the barbs downwards. lie, thus ac-
coutred, sailed forth into the Strand, in the
dusk OF the evening. Amid crowd at Charing
Cross he felt hand in his pocket, and giving
himself a jerk, rs he said to get the hooks we'll
into the rogue flesh, he moved on, with his
prey closely following. He then quickened his
pace, giving every now and then another Jerk
In this mode, affecting not to feel the FISH he
had hook ed he led the knsye clear of tbecrowd
to by street "Now, my fine fellow, I have
you. Don't fish in my pockets again lie
unbuttoned his coat to slacksn the pocket. but
in vain did the thief endeavOr to extrica,e him.
seIf-the hooks were too deep in his hand SO
my acquaintance took out his knife and whipped
of the skirt of the old coat he had used for the
trap, and bade the pickpocket walk of to sur
geon, as he thought be had been toleIably well
punished Cyrus RecLdins's FIJfy Years
Rec1AertiOnS.
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~ Mrs. Dawson, an excellent English
actress of the good old school, ha. just died at
ripe age. The Illustrated London News says ::
Fifty four years ago Miss Duncan, from Edln-
burgh, made her first appearance Oct s, 1904 J
atConvent Garden, in the no easy part of Lady
Ieazie 1t was memorable night The Elder
Matthews Charles Of the At Homes) appeared
for the first time as Sir Peter Teazle, and ELI.
ston made his appearance in the part of Charles
Surface. Or the cast on that occ a asion-a and it
was good one, including Miss Mellon Miss
Duncan afterwards Mrs Davison) was the last
survivor. Old playgOers have been heard to
speak OF that night as great occasion. Sher-
idan was present and more than nodded appro,
baton. But the intellect Of Mrs. Dawson is
not dead her eminent son is the great musical
critic (aye, and something more,) of England
at this time. Mrs. Dawson had long retired
from the stage; she died on the 3Oth ult., at
Brompton, which appears to be a sort of Mont
belier for actors and actresses. She was in her
7Sth year, thus adding an instance of long life
to the proverbially "ages" Of the theatrical
profession.
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A TELEGaAPHIC BLUNDER.-The other day
the Assistant Superintendent of the Niagara
Falls branch of the Central Railroad, at Buf.
falo, received dispatch dated at the Falls,
which read: Send down by 6.I5 D. IN. train
four coaches for Mrs. c." This was thought
unusuai, but the dispatch was explicit After
some dubitation, he concluded that the Ia5v
mentioned was probably about to give a grand
picnic excursion, and treat all her dear five
hundred friends to a ride upon a rail to some
pleasant spot, and he hospitable with a VEN
geance. Four handsome passenger cars were
accordingly dispatched to the Falls. When
they arrived there the wOnderment of the de-
pot officials was excited by the arrival of such
a train, and the thing remained mystery un-
I'll little more telegraphing established the
fact that the lady in question had swelled
face, and had sent to Buffalo for four teaches
which had been perverted into four coaches by
the mistake of the operator
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The PEW SYsTEM.-The Churchman (Pu-
seyite Episcopalian organ) has long and elabo-
rate attack upon the pew system. 1t is claimed
that the worshipper who owns q thousand dollar
pews keeps alOOf from him who sits in one hid
den behind worldly distinctions The matter
might be carried futher yet. In this country
stranger is dependent upon courtesy for a
seat IN the church, with few exceptions, and
often fearing re usal, Is kept away. The con-
tinental system of throwing the whole church
rdIhce open every day free, aud selling sepa-
rate seats for special occasions, IS much better
hni more democratic. And yet with all our
claims to liberty and equality, we carry social
distinctions as nearly as we can to the court Of
Heaven itself
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SuBDUING LUMBER YARD FIREs-Our fire.
men, says the Albany Journal recently, had
ocular demonstration of the utter impossibility
OF subduing fire in pile of lumber after it has
iairiy got under way. They also saw that it
WE equally impossible to upset pile of lumber
bypuiling it from the top. Old and experienced
hremen say that the only racticable way Of
checking the spread of fire in lumber ward is
TO face piles OF lumber, exposed to the fire, by
boards, extending from the ground to the tor
of the piles, Water must be constantly applied
to them, thus Keeping them we'll saturated
the most feasible plan they have ever seen
tried. ..
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K0wISG By LADIEs.-A correspondent of the
Cheitenham Examiner calls attention to the
practice, now become fashionable ut the Pittyiile
Spa, OF ladies taking boat exercise on the lake.
lie says: +" There are is no exercise that know
oi more calculated to expand the chest and give
healthy tone to the sys EN- generally, than
that OF rowing. Followed in MODERATION, il i. an
amusement which ladies and particularly young
ladies', would do well TO patronize ItcalIs into
healthy action the hole muscular system, with
OUT inducing that degree Of fatigue which the
same amount OF exercise in any other vav 4. ,,t
To engendsr." 1t is No uncommon tbino we
tCheltenhsm Examincr) understand. TO see
parties Of ladies thus amusing themseIye by tie
hour in - padding the light canoe"
The Emperor of France spends n couple Of
hours every day ut Fontainebleau rowing. his
Majesty s physicians having recommended that
form Of taking exercise. ~. ..
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A FARM IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY,VA..
~ FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR IN
PROVED CITY PROPER rf-A Farm of fifty
acres, miles from Washington and the same dis
tanee from AlexandrIa, and miles from George
town, adjoining the lands of Mr. Ihomas Clark,
Mr.. f.. Yulee, Esq and the lands Of ths'lste L..
B. Hardin. E,q. he Farm ID divided into 3 fields,
with water IN each field e fine orchard, ard house
containing 9 rooms, with a good cellar and back
kitchen, stable, and all necessary out buildings. IN
good order, now in the occupancy of f. fulee, Esq,
respecting the sale. Information can also be had
IRON pn w: ID: WalIaoh. ESQ, Editpr of the star.
js l8-lawff ID. WELLS.
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A DESIRABLE FARM IN CULPEPER
"A COUNTY, VA, FOR SALE.-The Editor of

4 IN, ON IN
the EvepIng Star Is authorized to sell, on very oc-
commodatlng terms and at low price, one Of
the most desirable farms in the County of Culpep-
er u contains about 500 acres, of which 90 are
woodland, and the residue arabic land. IN fine
dtion for cultivation. This tract is situated about
three miles from Culpeper Court House. 1t has upon
Ings. All the arabic land not in cultivation is well
set In grass. TO gentleman seeking country res
equaIed, in Piedmont Virginia. A building ite upon
the farm commands a fine mountain pros pect, and
view OF the surrounding country for many miles.
The soil Is Ol excellent original quality, and pecu-
lary adapted to the production of wheat, and at
present IN good state OF improvement. The owner
will sell 10 for less than ITS value early
Is made. Persons wishing to purchase will please
communicate with w. ID. WALLACH, Esa., Ed
lor OF the star. ap9-lawff
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M A r B l. f w o X X =.
VIM. RUTHERFORD,
ARTI EIEE ER In MARRI

E Street, between 18th and 18TH Streets North,
WASHINGTON CITY,
Invites public attention to his extensive stock Of
beautiful designed aud EiabOrately Carved MAN
Tells in a variety of Marbles, together with q
sign and finish cannot be surpassed, and are well
adaptet for the Garden or Tomb. A large assort-
ment Of Plain Man,els, Monuments, ard Tomb
stones at very low PRICES.
Monuments Of any design executed to order with
punotuaIty and dispatch.
Estimates gwen for Brovnstone or Marble work
or North River Flaging, and every other work In
our line.
Plesse call and make an inspection of our stock.
". B.-Make q note of the address. fe l7-6m
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SEA BATHING.
NHESAPEAkE HALL, HAMPTON, VA.
This Summer Retreat, only two miles from Old
Point, will bs re-opened on the 10th ofA.
June when the Proprietors will be happy YEEA1
To see any OF their friends who may wish l &
10 ENJOY salt Water Bathing and the I.uxuTIes ~
the SeabOard. The Hall has been much lmorOyed
and led, and ample preparations made for the
comfort and pleasure Of all who may visit this de-
lg6tlul resort. Boats. Fishing Tackle, Pleasure
Carriages &c, always readiness to contribute 10
the enjoy ment of the guests.
X. g. BANKS & SONS.
ID Persons leaving Baltimore or Washington in
the steamer LouI Islana and North Carolina arrive al
the Hall next morning TO breakfast, either by Om-
h!Ous 10 hampton or ste amer Coffee. je l5-lm
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Dentistry, 20.

nR. X. FINLEY HUNT,
IL DENTISTA
No. SO Pennsylvania avenue, Al
VIII perform al operations belonging to his ~<@S
profession at hls Old established oloo, as above.
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ECTURES OF LOLA MONTkZ, including
IL her autobiography, l vol; 81.
A Poor Feliow, by the autnor of (which the
Right or the Left" vol: SI25.
Mary Derwent, by Mrs. Ann S. Stephens, 2 VOL,
paper: 81.
Adele, by Julia Kavanagh, vol SI.25
Edna an antique New England tale, by Emma
Cara, I VOL; 81.
Lily White, Romance, by Edward Goodwis, /
vol; ST..
Tie Life and Tunes of hugh Miller, l vol; 81.
Masdelen, the Enohantress, by f.. l.. L., vol. !;
81.
rhe Wife's II rial, by Miss Pardoe; 8, cts.
Romance of the Harem, by Miss Pardoe; 50 OTIS.
Ire Jealous Wife, by Nj ISIS Pardoe; So cts.
The Rival Beauties, by Miss PardOe; 81 cts.
Confessions OF Pretty W oman, by Mics Pardoe;
50 OTIS.
Robert Oaklands, by Leigh Ritchie; 25 cts.
je24 FRANCK TAYLOR.