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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10
Singing.

We are not much in the habit of singing
and yet we do little in that way just for our
own amusement; and we make perfect
harmony when we sing alone. We are glad
also that much greater attention is paid to
music now than in former years. Once 1t
was not thought Of in connection with COM
mon schools. But now it has become part
of that system of education in town and city.
It used to be thought that only few persons
had ga voice" for singing. Now teachers
contend that ninety-nine children out OF
hundred can learn to sing to advantage. And
therefore children are taught to sing almost as
generally as they are to read and write.
This practice is one of great advantage,
laying the foundation for much pleasant rec
reation. Singing in concert with Others is
calculated to bring minds in close contact
and sweet harmony with each other. This
makes acquaintance with strangers, and, no
doubt, friends of enemies, in many cases.
This practice smooths the asperities of our
natures, and breaks off the rough corners OF
our selfish dispositions, and makes each one
feel more interest in promoting the others
good.
How can one sing with another and not
wish to see him happy? And how can one,
while singing, indulge in unkind feelings and
sentiments towards any perIon? The very
exercise will calm and sweeten the mind, and
make it pleasant. All unkind feelings must,
from the nature of the employment, be ban
ished from him who is blending his voice to
the sweet notes of music. To be angry, and
sing at the same time, is quite impossible
If can get an enemy to sing with me, am
safe, at least for the time. The man who Is
conceiving plan to injure another, may per-
baps mutter. but he cannot sing. There will
be no harmonious cords.
Singing is also of great benefit to the
health of the body. He who sings while at
his work, will grow fat. But let him be
troubled, so that he cannot sing, and you will
soon see his clothes hanging loose on him.
Men with the blues don't sing; and they are
a lean set. 1t is also said that singing is
beneficial in suppressing or preventing pull
monary complaints. Dr. Rush used to say
that the reason why the Germans never died
with consumption, was, they always sung,
Teach your children to sing; ard tell them
!; when they feel angry with any one, to break
out and sing. 1t twill make them feel better
and prevent them from making fools of them
selves, in avengng supposed injury. What
fine thing it would be, if the angry anc
, fighting boys in the streets would sing tunf
in harmony. How quickly the clouds woulc
be dispersed from their faces, aud thcir clinch
ed fists relax to grasp of friendship. Try
[ it, boys. Yes, let men try it, too.
r We 60 in for singing, and when we feel jus
+ about right. the way we roll off the to'chin!
e notes is a caution to the Sontags and Jenn.
; Linds throughout the country. The music o
: Orpheus was just nothing to ours.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10

els THAT ALSO THINE?'-A beautiful re-
ply is recorded Of Dalecarlian peasant,
whose master was displaying to him the
grandeur of his estates. Farms, houses. and
forests were pointed out in succession,on every
hand, as the property of the rich proprietor,
who summed upfnally by saying; (" In short,
all that you can see in every direction, be-
longs to me-" The poor man looked thought
full for a moment, then pointing up to heaven,
solemnly replied 4" And is THAT also thine !"
And is not this question which may well
be addressed to every one who is rejoicing in
the multitude Of his riches; who, as he looks
around him, sees the mercies that have poured
into his lap; may he not be asked--Is heav-
en- also thine And if such question may
be asked of the rich, may it not be asked Of
all, whether rich or poor? And may we in
all sincerity ask the reader to weigh well
the words-ls Hearen also thine?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10
Our Social Circle.
Written for the Green Mountain Freeman.
Roses and Flowers.

Dear, dear reader, did you ever stop to
think for one moment what an important part
roses and flowers play in this great world of
ours2 Every young man and woman, as
we'll as some old ones, have rose or flower
of some kind, somewhere, which they delight
to dream about. Winslow has rosy-cheek-
ed Julia; Henry an Abbie, and Rodney
Holland Mary Jane. Winslow declares
that his ladys cheeks are the reddest, hand
soonest. loveliest and most rose-lke of any
thing he ever saw. Henry and Rodney
think the same of their ladies'. But roses
and flowers have higher calling than this
They are found in rich abundance in all of
our poetic literature; they are mixed and
min led with every love story and bit Of SEN
timent and they may be seen in nearly every
front yard. Rather an abrupt transition
from literature to back yards; but never
mind, have patience
Who does not like to see yard full Of
flowers? How they inspire the poets Tyre !
With what glad eye does the artist view
them! Do not these flowers speak of lovely
beings near by? Do they not tell us that
the beautiful is admired by the inmates of
the cottage? All, yes; We seem to see hap
Ply family there. No discord, no jarring Of
uncongenial minds buta is peace and con-
tentment within. How different the picture
which yard full Of weeds presents to the
mind or one where there are neither weeds
or flowers, but only stones and rubbish i
We seem to sec family who are always
pressed for time; one which cannot afford to
spend few moments in Natures bowers, OF
one which is entirely devoid of just appre
citation of the beautiful. One almost knows
that such family can have but few of the
real pleasures of life, or at least, their de-
lights. An empty yard always betokcns 8
want of the beautiful in its possessor. Their
find place for the roses and flowers.
CHARLES FLORIDA.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10
AYer'SSarsaparilla

A compound remedy, in which we have Ia
bored to produce the most effectual Alternative
that can be made. 1t is a concentrated extract
CT Para Sarsaparilla, SO combined with other
substances Of still greater Alternative power as
To afford an effective antidote for the diseases
Sarsaparilla is reputed to cure. 1t is believed
that such u remedy is wanted by those who
suffer from Strenuous complaints and that one
which will accomplish their cure must prove
q immans service to this large class of our
all ccd Ow-citilcns. How completely this
compound will do it has been proven by exper-
ilnrnt on many OF the worst cases to be found
Of the following complaints:-
ScRiruLA AXD SCRoFULoUs COMPLAINTS,
EgupuoN3 AND EAUprIvE DISEASES, ULCERS,
P.NpLgs, BL,ycIEs, TUMoRs SALT RnEUM,
5c.Lo II :Ap, SYPHILIS AND SYPHILIrc Az
gGcglDNs, MERcutrAL DISEASE, DRoPsY, NEU-
n>l.IN on Tie OOcLouRGUx, DEBILITY, DYs-
p&ttI> >vo INp1GEsrioN, ERYsIpELAs, ROSE
az ir, .A@ftjlY's FIRE, and Indeed the whole
ella, Vt com t,lai1ts arising from lMrunlrY OF
~ 3Lpop.
This compound viii he found great pro-
~, r Of health, wi"n taken in the spring, to
i the ioul hino"> which tester in the
ia,l at that season. of IL, year. BY the time
telmtl 10 Of them may raakliag disorders
,t1 nj ptA in the bad. AIulitudes can, by
ne I'd ot This remedy, spare themselves from
tAe eeiural OF ,ol "r,1tGns and ulccrous
81 cs, through which thc system viii strive to
rid ,.clt ol c2lr ptiols, il not assisted to do
this throEg, the natHri! ch mntls OF the 'ody
~ al Alternative M ajciIc tleausc out the
vita ii 1lorl wloaavpr Won ind its impurities
bnr.tag lhrough The skin il piMtplcs crrptiuns,
or o,r,, eliza 80 il when you iind it is OBJ
strrf,d al sluggish III the wins cleanse it
whoever i is topl, and vnur feelings will tell
va whoa. Even where 10 particular dorder
!. It, pc, ple caj,y better h2alth, and live
logger, for cleansing the b,o1d. Keep the
blend healthy, aNl al is well; but with this
pl'mlum OF life dieorderel, there can be 10
la,;, health. SaoHcr OF later something
mu g wrong, a"1 The great machinery Of
H. is dl'orl2rel Oh ovart'rown.
Sar,apar la has ald deserves much, the
rcplta iun, of aacompl shlig these eudS. But
the world has 6cc cgrcg' ously deceived LY
preP1ra'ol' OF it, palily because the drug
alone has not al, {hc virtue that is claimed
ror ii, bnt mare because many preparations,
prctcndi.3 to he concentrated extracts Ct it,
roNtain but little Of the virtue Of SarsapMilla,
or aiy thing else.
Euri.g !n'e years the public have been mis-
led by large Lott,oS, pretending to giTc quart
ot Extract Of M gppull.la Tor ole dollar Nest
IT these have l;c tla,ds upon the sick, for
they not only contain little, il any, Sarsta
rilla, but often no curative properties Nhaicv-
cr Hence, bitter and painful disappointment
has followed the use q! the vuriols extracts of
Salsaparilla which 1,od tho market, until the
name itself is justly dcspiscd, and has become
synonymous with imposition and cheat. Still
~; ;,,to, Il
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10
11oettfal.
Young Grimes.
d. P. sHILLADER.

Old Grimes is dead, that good old man,
We meier shall see him more;
But he he has left son who bears
The name that old Grimes bore.
He wears a coat Of latest cut,
His hat is new and gay;
He cannot bear to view distress,
So turns from it away.
His pants are CATERS, fitting snug;
0'er patent leather shoes;
His hair is by barber curled:
He smokes cigars and chews.
A chain massive gold is borne
Above his fashy vest
His clothes are better every day
Than were old Grimes best.
In Fasion's he constant walks
Where he delight doth shed
His hands are white and soft,
But softer is his head.
He's six feet tall, no post more straight,
His teeth are pearly white:
In habits he is somewhat loose,
And sometimes very tight.
His manners are Of sweetest grace,
His voice of softest tone;
His diamond pin's the very one
That old Grimes used to own.
His dickey tall adorns his face,
His neck scarf Of blue;
He sometimes goes to church for change,
And sleeps in Grimes's pew.
He sports the fastest "cab" in town,
Is always quick to bet;
He never knows who's President,
But thinks "0ld Tips" in yet.
He has drunk wines of every kind,
And liquors cold and hot;
Young Grimes, in short, is just that sort
OF man Old Grimes was not.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10

THg AUTUMN OF LIFE.-Not many months
before the death of the late Judge Davis on
the occasion of dinner-party at his house,
at which Mr.. Justice Story and other emf
nent jurists and lawyers we're present, the
conversation turned on the comparative ad-
vantages of the different periods of life.
Some thought that the seasons of youth and
manhood were fullest Of enjoyment, and
others gave the preference, for solid satisfac-
tion, to the period of age. Judge Davis did
not state his opinion until he was invited to
do SO and then, in that calm and benignant
manner for which he was remarkable, he
said =" In the warm season of the year it
is my delight to be in the country and every
pleasant evening while | am there, | love to
sit at the window and look upon some beau
tiful trees which grow near my house. The
murmuring of the wind through the branches
the gentle play Of the leaves, and the flick
ering Of light upon them, when the moon is
up, fill me with an indiscribabe pleasure.
AS the Autumn comes on, | feel very sad to
see these leaves falling one by one; but when
they are all gone, | find that they were only
screen before my eyes; for 1 experience
new and higher satisfaction as | gaze on the
naked branches at the glorious stars beyond.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10
The Skater.

The skater lightly laughs and glides,
Unknown that beneath the ice
Wherein he carves his fair device,
A stiGened corpse in silence stands.
1t glareth upward at his play;
It's cold, blue, rigid fingers steal
Beneath the trcadings of his heel;
II floats along and floats away.
He has not seen its horrors pass;
His heart is blthe the village hears
His distant laughter: he careers
In festive waltz athwart the glass.
We are the skaters, we who skim
The surface of l.ife,s solemn food,
And drive, with gladness in our blood,
A daring dance from brim to brim.
Our feet are swift, our faces burn,
Our hopes aspire like soaring birds;
The world takes courage from our words,
And sees the golden time return.
But ever near us, silent, cold,
Float those who bounded from the bank
With eager hearts, like us, and sank
Because their feet were overload.
They sank through breathing holes of vice,
Through treacherous sheens of unbelef;
They know not their despair and grief;
Their hearts and minds are turned to ice.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10

OLD SCENES REvIsITED.-The progression
of life is so simple and in the greatest num-
Der of persons so quiet, that men only know,
a. length, that they are changed, but seldom
perceive the process of changing. We know
that we are no longer boys, but cannot tell
when we crossed the line. We are conscious
that we have reached manhood, and that
youth has departed. But so greatly did it
60, that we are as those who listen to bird
singing in tree After it has flown, they
listen still, and only know its flight because it
no longer sings.
But now and then we are turned back, and
brought face to face with the past, in such a
way that two lives gaze at each other; and
we walk as if one identity had two express
sions.
The reconciliations of the past beat upon
the hearts and we stood in its door, as pa.
rent to whom comes back the child not seer
for scores of years, uncertain whether to doubt
or to accept the familiar strangeness. After
long absence, let any one revisit the scenes O.
his childhood home, and see whether these
things be not SO. There will be soft be-
wilderment, and sad joy of excitement
which, perhaps, one may nor be able to anal
we, but which is, in fact, the flowing together
of the two great streams of life, the past ant
the present
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10

MONEY WILL Nor Do ALL.-The making
of fortune enables man to cross the chasm
which separates too widely the gentle from
the handicraft classes. His money just does
this, and no more But the ncwly-enriched
man stores the future with modification for
himself, who fancies his mere wealth will gain
him distinction in the circle Of gentleman
The tone of good society is equality. Birth,
wealth, beauty, talents, may constitute eligi-
bility for society; but to be distinguished in
it, persons must be admired for admirable,
and liked for agreeable qualities.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10

Home is emphatically the paradise. The
rich, with their many resources too often live
away from the hearth-stone in heart if not
in person; but to the virtuous poor, domes-
tic ties are the only legitimate and positive
source of happiness short of that holer
heaven which is the souls home.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10
Fin ma for sale i'm Orleans Co.

CONSISTING of 225 acres more or less of land in ras
~ burgh easy of access about miles west from the
Court House. About l50 cleared say
of which, lying in body, is meadowrch and hand
some as prairie. The pasture and lot to the
southeast the former adordng abundanty very sweet
herbage The farm Is well and thoroughly fenced amply
supplied with pure soft by brook and lead aqeduc
wellstocked with timber for fuel hewng saving and
affords bountfu supply OF rich muck. The buildings
which are mediocre are pleasantly located and the farm,
with very small expenditure, be made the most
able and productive dairy farm the best agricultural
County in Vermont. The being farmer wishs
to SELL and will also sell stock crops implements
and give possession at any desired time For terms 10
quirc of the subscriber at rasburg the premises.
J. II. PRENTISS.
Nov. Goth, 1858. 153tf
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10
Probate Courts for Randolph
District

DROBATE COURTS within and for the District Of Ran
dolph for the year ensuing will be holden as follows
AZ the Registers ohce in Brookfeld, the first Thurs
Gay In eacn month at the Hotel in West Randolph, on
the second Thursday in each month; at the Hotel in
washington, on the third Thursday each month at the
orange county HOTEL in Chelsea the fourth Thursday
in each month. By order Of Court,
j. r. CLEAVELAND, Register.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10
DAFfu =, CONNEh, f,on,,s
ENOCH HWOE, o" 10
Woodbury., January 10 A. D 1850. l6M3

STATE OF vERhoNr,l Alta Probate Court, holden
DISTRICT OF RANDoLPHss. at Chelsea, in said District
the 22nd day of January, 1885,
pom application of John ?. spiar, of the heirs to
the Estate Of Joseph Spilar late Of Chelsea, said
district deceased, requesting division of all the lands
and estate to which the said heirs entitled by the
visions of the Widows dover he Widow having deceased
1t is ordered by the Court that the said applicant
the several persons interested in the said estate, their
attorneys if living thin this State to be duly notified
to appear before said Court, at session thereof to be
holden at the Orange County Hotel, in Chelsea, the
24th day OF February next to make objection to such d
vision they cause which notice may be given by
the publication of this order three weeks successfully
in the Green Mountain Freeman newspaper printed
at Montpelier in this State the of which publication
shall be prior to the day named for the hearing
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court at
Chelsea, this 22nd day Of January "A d., 1859.
MM. u. DICKINSON. Indre
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10

Disobedience.
A STORY FOR THE CHILDREN.

James was the son Of worthy and devo-
ted minister of the Gospel, who endeavored
to train up his children in 1.-The nurture and
admonition OF the Lord" He was usually
very obcdient to his parents, but on one &C.
casion he secretly disobeyed them. His ia
Their had forbidden his going into the river to
battle, but one day in company with a play
mate, he venlured to disobey. After enjoy
ing the luxury of bath as long as he wished,
he came out Of the water adjusted his clothes
and went home, thinking his parents would
never know it. Several days passed away,
and he was sure that he lie had not been de-
tected At length washing day arrived, and
Jamas' shirt was missing, and a strange
one found in its place. lie and his COM
panion had made shift, and neither of
them had noticed the mistake. lnqui-
ry was made about the missing article,
and james was obliged to confess the whole
affair. Children, be sure your sin will find
you out, and even though you may escape
the detection of man, yet you cannot escape
the All-Seeing Eye of God.
Topsham. LYDIA &. WHITE.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10

HE BoDY.-How Lam joined to this body,
l know not, which, when it is Lealthfal, pro-
voketh me to war, and, being damaged by
war; affecteth me with grief; which | both
love as fellow-servant, and hate as an utter
enemy which is pleasant foe and perfdi-
GUS friend. o strange conjunction and alien
alton; what I fear l embrace, and what |
love fear; before | make war, am recon-
ciled before | enjoy peace, | am at variance.
Mariana 0rat 1ui.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10
Trip Lightly.

Trip lightly over trouble,
Trip lightly over wrong;
We only make grief double
By dwelling on it long.
Why clasp woes hand so tightly?
Why sigh o'er blossoms dead?
Why cling to forms unsightly?
Why seek not JOY instead?
Trip lightly over sorrow,
Through this day may be dark,
The SIM may shine tomorrow,
And gaily sing the lark
Fair hope has not departed,
Though roses may have fled;
Then never be down. hearted,
But look for joy instead.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10
Ebenezer Danfovth,s Estate.

HE subscribers having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District Of Lamoillc, Com
demands of nil persons against The Estate of Ebeuezer
Danforh, late of Morrsown, IN said District deceased
represented insovent and The of six months from the
2th day OF January, 1859 being allowed by said Court
to the creditors of SAM Decreased TO exhibit and prove their
respective claims before us-gve notice hat we will attend
to the duties Of our appointment ut the dwelling house Of
Widow Abigail Daniorh in M0iristown, in said District,
the 26lh day of February and 10Th day of July next
10 o'clock, in the forenoon, on each Of said days.
SIMEON BRIDGE, lc,.
SEYMOUR HARRIS, wv" 100
korrstoyn Ian. IA IA 1880 ieIua
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10

The faults Of the world can only be learn
ed by long acquaintance with it and by
offering from that acquaintance.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10
Silver Spoons,

LARGE assortment of Silver Spoons and Forks--wAa
n RANrED PURE ooIN-constanty hanu, Of the latest
and most approved patterns and of quality, finish
and price that can't be beat. Call and examine at
PHINNEY'S,
Langdon's Block, corner of Main and State streets
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10
Probate Cnurts

STATE OF VERMONT, Probate Courts within and for
LAMoiLLk DsrRcT S. the District Of Lamoille for the
year ensuing VIII De holden at the Probate Office in John
son, in said District on the first Monday of each month
by order of the Court
December ], los JOuN 1TEEn pa,s,ar
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-10

w ATE OF VERMONT, DRoBATE COURTS within
said will be holden at the Probate Office In Montpelier in
said District on Tuesday of each week. during the year
ensuing GEORG w HALEY Tndge
December l. 1873 %