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COMMUNICATED,

lcoNNuNIcATED
II. s. MILITARY ASYLUM
Near Washington, Jan. 2s, 1859.
EproRs or THE "UMoS' r-GExrExEs: Under the head
of Local Matters in this days Intelligence find
the following communication
I'VE regret to learn that, among other matters OF
complaint brought to the notice of the last grand jury
representations made of the to which the
inhabitants of the rural part of the county in the vi
cinty of the Military Asylum, too frequently sub,
ected by of the old soldiers there resided 1t has
been stated that the neighbors have for good while
been disconnected by trcspasses their enclosures and
lands and that the freedom and safety with which the
social intercourse of the ladies of the neghborhood
formerly carried have been seriously interrupted The
dleness vagancy and intemperanoe in which too many
of the old soldiers indulge in the adjacent roads and
lines alleged to be the Of this and which, the
neghbors informed by the officers in charge OF the
institution IL is not within the authority power of the
latter prevent We understand that the grand jury
did not make formal presentment, but desired their
foreman represent the matter in complaint to the
rotary of War and To express TO him the views of the
grand Jury on the subject in the hope that something
might be done to obviate repetition of the
complained of.
feel it alike due to myself and the old soldiers under
my command TO reply briefly to the above statement
large proportion of the inmates here in behavior would
of this or any other county
Is trac that there some bad here vicious and
incorporate but is that to be wonderoda when there
hundred and forty fifty old marines and deorcpid
soldiers oongegated together removed they have re-
Gently BEEN from the active excitement Of military lie
Bat Is n0 true stated, that have at any time said
that it not in my TO prevent the nuisances
complained of for have yet TO receive the first com
plant from any neghbor concerning the resass or mis-
conduct OF any of the inmates Of this asylum
ny publishing the above, you will DO act Of simple
Justice to many whose honorable scars sA wounds attest
the fidelity with which they have served their country
and much oblige,
Yours, very respectfully,
t. l. ALEXANDER,
Major U. S. Army
Deputy and Act'g Gov Military Asylum
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TmSINGnG BIRDS. While Mesdames Llborde, Poinsot,
aud Ghoni TO tay here aud MARBLE Tuesday
ming next their flight TO New Orleans the petprin-
cess Poooionin is to sing at Albany, Buffalo, Cncn-
natl, Louisville, and St Louis her way to the Cres
cent City.
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RELIEF or THE Pooh The papers Of yesterday con-
tanned long and detailed list of the Collectors and Dis
tbos Of aims in the various wards of this city Mayor
Berrct deserves great credit for having taken the intia
tive in this charitable movement and doubt not that
the Board Of Relief will be alike beneficial to the
cciverS and TO the giyes Francis Mohun, esq., is Pres
hlcnt OF the Board
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express the author my gratitude. u
scientific works We have
scientific and clear and profound
this Of Mr. Bishops Er'rua from letter from Pref. Aacr
ntaier, e Heidelberg.
that research ability will rank
the nrst legal productions the age ''-Ldr Rer0tcr
acceptable addition standard legal works Ef
Greaalcqf
manfsty the purpose 81 the author prepare
fun thorough Of the subject be had
and his task has faithfully ably performed The prac
Using lawyer wiz ind this book Indispensable Hon Roart
Fletcher.
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SMITHSONIAN LFrrtHIz The First Of course OF lectures
On astronomy 70 be delivered by Prof CasWcl u Brown
University president Of the American Association cor the
Advancement Of Science, took place last night The
ball vas SO crowded 10 make the need Of more perfect
ventlatlo seriously FELT The magnitude and figure Of
the eth Was the subject the consideration Of which
the lecturer devoisd last evening He pointed out oh
diagmfhs the manner Ia which observations were made
and Tor the benefit Of those with the use OF
mathematical Instruments entered minute dc
scTiPton Of the principles Of the Theodote He next
showed the system Of trangulation as pursued by the
officers of the Coast Survey aud dwelt at length upon
the singular accuracy that characterized its results The
greatest difficulty TO be sumountod generally found
in the measurement of base lines For long time no
reliable standard Of length could be devised Metallic
glass and deal rods had all proved variable with the tenn
perature
steel chair had been invented possessing some nd
Nanages over any Of the standards previously in use but
even this was not entirely satisfactory. Finally rod
composed Of steel aud brass and regulated on the com
pensation' principle, devised and after much re-
search, brought 10 state Of comparative perfection By
the use Of this, distance of six OF seven miles might
be measured without any greater than quarter Of
an inch The base line being once determined the
measurement of distances easy task The lectures
concluded by showing how the difficulty of the irrsgu
arity of the earths surface obyiaed We noticed
that among the audience there were but few ladies
Professor Cswells next lecture viii be upon the law
gravtation.
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PHILHARMONIC HALL.
FORMES.

| PHILHARMONIC HALL.
ABoRpE foRMEs.
MIR ulann inform. public great artists q hi.
%h only concert, their way New Orleans,
ON TrE=pAr Erstsc, Feb. l.
The following srti.ts win sppear
80 NILE PuiNsor,
carr. FoRMFs
sIGNon F10REzA
sseGMoRoru.
C,a1IETT
opera II Academy Of MUSE.
The eminent sATTfR wIapIear
rHocsASxr-r,Er l.
Overture Windsor. The Orchestra.
. N rrcyenzsT rsvpA sig fIorerza.
ne c.rnirs e venice sung BY Nmo Leborde
Ana these sacrcd DowcrstNaeie flu,e Carl rormes
= anlsn,s symphony Mendsohn Orchestra.
o.crtare- CSorno d rsaro) The Orchestra
3 eerman led The wandcrer) Tormes.
i'sofd' TaaF' Fo'n1 n " s S,.,,
O. oycrtars Aariha) me orchestra
The saturday morning at ocloek at
i Toors open It tx 70 commence at ocs jan 2ad
"TASHINGTON THEATRE.
Stage Jos pnwson
THIS Ts,rrpoaY) EyEsrye JssrRY %, 1859
That brilian, actress.
Niss JANE VI DAVENPORT,
appear BY he pressing desire q who unable TO wit
performances 81 Thursday seaie aud Taycrs
beautiful play q
Masks AND FACES,
Received on that evening v ~ ie enthusiastic sppIauss
Davenport The role ~ the rscan, rg Wellington, and
Of the
on the stage Grosyvnor, Mis- Manners viii
appear.
raocc,
SWISS SWANS.
Jan ~
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WASHINGTON FEMALE TALExT.--The New Orleans papers
contain highly complimentary notices of the intellectual
treat enjoyed by those who attend the pocca read
ngs of Mrs Ellen Key Blunt in that city, and the Boston
musical critics equally lavish in their praises of the
vocal powers and the musical genius of Miss Julana
May.
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By JAS. c. MCGUIRE q co, Auctioneers.
CTOCKS AT AUtTION.-On Thursday afternoon,
~ January oelock i auca rooms, shall se 10
% sas-
81 900 OorroFaon Il 4lexaBdna registered Stock
zyO00 Corporation "a Alexandra coupon bonds
$500 hank q lie Ola ialminiun sock
6.2s0 flank a Washington -gess
ava Farmers Mrchauius' BaDk STOCK.
Terms uash IN current funds.
Jan ed Auefloueers.
The above sale is uIEtvodably postponed, ia con
January slst hour and place Jas c AcGtlE 60,
JAn ed Anctinnoers-
BY JAS. G. MCGUIRE a. Co., Auctioneers.
DEREAiPTORY SALE OF SPLENDID SILVER
plated Nareon Thursday afternoon January n, The -
aactOn rooms shall sell without large
plated just received from orebfaicd nahar
tory Philadelphia consisting o.
Beautifully chased, aued, and engraved tea sets
Coffee urus, kettles Ice Taiehers
Butter dishes vegetable dishes water pitchers
Champagne cookers, waters, goblets
Cups, mugs, salt stands
CasoTs, spoon, forks
Cake and ard baskets, &c.
All which viii be sold without any whatcyer
+ r. s.-Catalogues ready The morning d sale
s25 and under cash over that credit 81 20 and 70
days for satisfactorily eDdored bearing interest
JAS G. MCGUIRE CO.
Jan IS AueionBers
The above sale is unavoidably postponed, on
weather. Monday afternoon, AT O'Clock
JAS G. MCGUIRE 4 Co,
Jan ed Auoionecrs
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FAM GEoRGEIowN The ladies OF our sister and
elder city, famed for youth and beauty, intend ia
hold grand Fair at Forrest Hall, TO the
81 inst for the benefit of Trinity Church 1t viii be
worth ride over there to enjoy the gay scene.
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TnE BoULD Soem Bors, who perform militia du-
y in the uniformed companies Of this District are anx-
ously nquiring when the military commission will
make its report IL Is said that the army officers on the
board cannot be negleclfu Of their duty and ii hoped
that any ars the part Of the volunteer officers that
thorough reorganization may be effected does not make
them lukewarm in the matter The necessity Of having
every field and company officer deoei by those under
their command, and commissioned by the President be-
coming more and more apparent
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The SHmLDs CLUE give cotillon party at the Wash
ngton Assembly Rooms Thursday evening next
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HoN JOSH. III JEwETT, has issued able address TO
the voters of the fifth congressional district Of Kentucky
which he represents in the House OF Representatives
He denounocs nominating conventions and in
ing to permit bis to before the people for
election he gives his views upon the prominent political
topics of the day.
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PrGoERs win be pleased to learn that Mr. Barry Sui
Ivan TO perform at the Washington Theatre next week
Tonight Miss Davenport appears again as Peg Wing-
toa in Masks and Faces.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

On motion Of Mr.. MORSE OF Maine resolution was
sdopted calling upon the President to communicate
copy Of all instructions given to the commander of
African squadron since the ratification OF the treaty Of
1872 called the Washington treaty with copy of the
regulations entered into for the more full accomplish
men OF the objects of the eighth article Of said treaty
the instructions given 10 him the coast of Africa by
the British government also, the Of each shaver
or suspected SLAYER taken by the American squadron
giving thenumbcr and of the vessels sent 10 the
United States for condemnation, the number condemned
the date Of their capture and condemnation, Sc.
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NEW LAW BOOKS.
LITTLE, BROWN, & CO.,
H. Washington street, Boston,
PUBLISH THIS DAY COMMENTARIES on TIE LAW OF MAR
RAGE AND DIVORCE,
And Evidence in Matrimonial suits;

ID JthI tkI.NIIss flsf1Fi tFNl
Third Edition, Revised and Enlarged. syo. s. 80.
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On motion of MIR. PHELPS, OF Missouri resolution
was adopted calling upon the Secretary OF the Treasury
10 inform the House, at the earliest practicable period
the actual and probable receipts from customs for the
two next fiscal years, and whether not they will be
adequate 10 meet the public expenditures
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-11-17

Time and absence, and trying to do what is right
are the only cures. If it were not that Sir
topher and Lady Cheverel would be displeassd
and puzzled at your wishing to leave home just
now I would beg you to pay visit to my sister,
The and her husband are good creatures, and
would make their house home for you. But
| could not urge the thing just now without
giving special reason, and what is most OF all
to be dreaded, is the raising of any suspicion in
Sir Christopher's mind of what has happened
in the past, or of your present feelings. You
think so to, don't you, Tina?"
Mr.. Gilfl paused again, but Catcrina made
no reply. She was looking away from him
out of the window, and her eyes were filling
with tears. He rose, and advancing little
towards her, held ont his hand and said,-
" Forgive me, Caterina, for intruding on your
feelings in this way. was so afraid you might
not be aware how Miss ASHER watched you.-
Remember, entreat you, that the peace of the
whole family depends on your power of govern
ing yourself, Only say you forgive me before
60"
" Dear, good Maynard" che said, stretching
out her little hand, and taking two of his large
fingers in her grasp, while her teals flowed fast
" I am very cross to you. But my heart is
breaking. don't know what do Good-by.
He stopped down, kissed the little hand, and
then left the room.
1.-The cursed scoundrel he muttered be-
tween his teeth, as he closed the door behinc
him. elf it were not for Sir Christopher,
should like to pound him into paste to poisor
puppies like himself!
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-11-17
A Story with a Moral.

Mr.. Bones, of the firm of Fossil, Bones & Co.,
was one of those remarkable money making men
whose uninterrupted lccess in trade has been
the wonder, and afforded material for the gossip
of the town for several years Being Of a famlli-
ar turn mind, he was frequently interrogated
on the subject, and invariably gave as the secret
of his success, that he always minded his own
business
A gentleman met Mr. Bones on the Assam
pink Bridge. He was gazing intently on the
dashing, foaming waters, as they fell over the
dam. He was evidently in brown study.
Our friend venturei to disturb his cogitations.
" Mr.. Bones, tell me how to make thousand
dollars"
Mr.. Bones continued looking lntently at the
water. AT last he ventured reply.
"Do you see that dam, my friend ?"
Certainly do
Well here you may learn the secret of
making money. That water would waste away
and be of no practical use to anybody but for
the dam That dam turns it to good account,
makes it perform some useful purpose, and then
suffers it to pass along That large paper mill
is kept in constant motion by this simple
economy Many mouths are fed In the manu- r
facture of paper, and intelligence is scattered
broadcast over the land on the sheets that are
daily turned out and by the different processes
thro' which 1t passes, money is made So it is
in the living of hundreds of people. They get
enough of money. 1t passes through their
hands every day, and at the years end they are
no better off. What is the reason? They
want dam. Their expenditures are increasing,
and no practical good is attained They want
them damned up, so that nothing will pass
through their hands without bringing some.
thing back-without accomplishing some useful
purpose. Dam up your expenses and you will
soon have enough occasionally to spare little,
just like that dam. Look at it, my friend.
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MONTPELIER, VERMONT, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1859

prised that other people can you oughtto think
the better of them for it,"
"You mean to say, then, that Miss Sart is
in love with you, without your ever having
made love to her."
Do not press me to say such things, dear
est. 1t is enough that you know love you
that am devoted to you. You naughty queen
you, you know there is no chance for any one
else where you are. You are only tormenting
me, to prove your power over me. But don't
be too cruel: for you know they say have an
other heart-disease besides love, and these scenes
bring on terrible palpitations.
+" But must have an answer to this one ques-
ton, said Miss ASHER, little softened, =" Has
there been, or is there, any love on your side to-
wards Miss Sarti? have nothing to. do with
her feelings, but I have right to know
yours. "
81 like Tina very much who would not like
such little simple thing? You would not
wish me me not to like her? But love--that is
a different affair One has a brotherly afec-
ton for such woman as Tina tit is another
sort of woman that one loves"
These last words were made doubly sifnifcant
by look of tenderness, and kiss imprinted
on the hand Captain Wybrow held in his. Miss
ASHER was conquered. 1t was 50 lar from
probable that Anthony should love that pale lu-
significant little thng-so highly probable that
he should adore the beautiful MISS ASHER. On
the whole, it was rather gratifying that other
women should be languishing for her handsome
lover; he really was an exquisite creature. Poor
Miss Sarti Well, she would get over it.
Captain Wybrow saw his advantage. Come,
sweet love-" he continued, :" let us talk no
more about unpleasant things You will keep
Tlna's secret, and be very kind to her-won' t
you?-for my sake. But you will ride out now ?
See what glorious day it is for riding. Let
Inc order the horses. I'm terribly in want of
the air. Come, give me one forgiving kiss, and
say you will GO
Miss Assher complied with tn, double re-
quest, and then went to equip hsrs,lf for the
ride, while her lover walked to the sat5les.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-11-17

TERMS $3.50 strictly I'm advance
AGltMO, e2,O0 at the years end.
How to Eat Wisely.

DR.. Hall, in his Journal, gives the following
advice -
L. Never sit down to table with an anxious
or disturbed mind; better hundred fold inter-
init that meal, for there will then be that much
more food in the world for hungrier stomachs
than yours; and, besides, eating, under such
circumstances, can only, and will always, pro-
long and aggravate the condition of things.
q Never sit down to meal after any intense
mental effort, for physical and mental injury are
inevitable, and no man has right to deliber-
ately injure body, mind or estate.
3. Never go to a full table during bodily ex-
haustion-designated by some as being worn out
tired to death, used up, done over, and the like.
The wisest thing you can do under such circum-
stances, is to take a cracker and cup Of warm
tea, either black or green, and no more. In ten
minutes you will feel degree of refreshment
and liveliness which will be pleasantly surpris-
ing to you not of the transient kind which a.
glass of liquor affords, but permanent; for the
tea gives present stimulus and little strength,
and before it subsidies, nutriment begins to be
drawn from the sugar and cream and bread,
thus allowing the body gradually and by safe
degrees to regain it's usual vigor. Then in
couple of hours, you may take full meal, pro-
vided it does not bring it later than two hours
before sundown; if later, then take nothing
for that day in addition to the cracker and tea
and the next day you will feel freshness and
vigor not recently known.
No reader will require to be advised second
time, who will make trial as above, while it
is fact of no unusual observation, among in
telllgent physicians that eating heartily, and un-
der bodily exhaustion is not unfreuuently the
cause OF alarming and painful Illness and some
times sudden death. These things being so, let
every family make it point to assemble around
the family board with kindly feelings, with a,
cheerful humor, and a courteous spirit and
let that member be sent from it in disgrace who
presumes to mar the ought-to-be blest reunion,
by sullen silence, or impatient look or angry
tone, or complaining tongue.-Eat in thankful
gladness, or away with you to the kitchen, you
ungrateful, pestilent lout that you are! There
was grand and good philosophy in the old time
custom of having bufoon or music at the din
ner table.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-11-17

PULPIT WIT.-In Pennsylvania there is
clergyman almost as remarkable for eloquenco
and eccentricity as Lorenzo Dow himself-On
charity occasions his pathos, wit, and some
times bitter satire, are sure to win more bank
notes and gold coin to the State than the deco
rous eloquence of half a dozen other men, On
late occasion he was preaching temperance
sermon, which produced unusual effect on the
audience. Among other things, he asserted, as
result of his own observation, that confessed
ly '' moderate drnker was sure to become IL
confirmed inebria,e within five years after he
reached that stage of indulgence.
He was interrupted here by man in the
audience, who started up in great excitement,
procaiming himself a moderate drinker of ten
years standing, and one on whom the habit
made no progress.
{" say, friend, stand up here and let me have
a look at you"
The man made an effort to brave the host of
eyes turned upon him, and stood his ground
" Nearer, man !" cried the minister, beckon-
ing with his finger. " Hold light up to this
brothers. face some Of you. Step up on the
bench and give us good look
The moderate drinker was not to be looked
down or talked down, and not only mounted
the bench but allowed lamp to be held close
to his face.
The minister bent over his cushion, and gave
the face long survey.
That will do" said he, drawing back
" That will do, my friend, and now say if
owed the devil debt of hundred drunkards
and had paid him ninety mine, and he wouldn
take you in full payment at the end of five
years, would never pay him."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-11-17

A RARE REVOLUTIONARY RELc,-We were
shown, lately, the cane which General Stark
held in his hand before the battle of Benning-
ton and which he shook at the advancing
British army, exclaiming, Boys, Ill win this
fight to-day, or Molly shall be widow He
won it,. 1t is of jointed Indian wood, resembling
bamboo, apparently heavy. but in reality light.
Its color is brown, mottled with yellow. The
crown is mother-of-pearl. 1t was bequeathed
to Henry H. Hirst, Esq by Mr.. Stevens, of
Newburyport, Massachusetts,, and was delivered
to him by Captain Thomas Brown, Of this city.
Mr. Stevens was descendant of General Stark.
The cane never left the family. Mr.. Hirst
intends presenting it to the Hall of Independ-
ence.-Phiiadeiphia City Item.
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nlisfellanp.
Indian Summer.

There is time, just when the frost
Prepares to pave old Winters sway,
When Autumn in reverie lost,
The mellow daytime dreams away:
When summer comes, in musing mind,
To gaze once more on hill and dell,
To mark how many sheaves they bind,
And see II all are ripened well.
With balmy breath she whispers low,
The dying flowers look up and give
Their sweetest incense ere they go
For her who made their beauties live.
She enters meath the woodlands shade,
Her zephyrs lift the lingering leaf,
And bear 1t gently where are laid
The loved and lost ones Of Its grief
At last old Autumn, rising, takes
Again his sceptre and his throne,
With boisterous hand the tree he shakes,
Intent on gathering all his own.
Sweet Summer, signing, flies the plain,
And waiting Autumn, gaunt and grim,
Sees miser Autumn hoard his grain,
And smiles to think it's all for him.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-11-17
Novemher.

"No warmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful ease,
No comfortable feel in any member
No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees,
No fruits, no flowers, leaves mo budsNovKMBER ~
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-11-17

An editor in our neighborhood says that he
always has his proof ready for whatever he as
serts. We understand that his proof is gener-
ally fourth-proof.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-11-17

A wag being told by an acquaintance that
Miss Brown, (who is rather broad featured
lady,) had benign countenance, he replied,
" Perhaps you mean sepen-by-nire."