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moment he remembers the history Of a man
similarly placed, which he read about in "a
good book when a child and that, and that
only, enables him to resist and finally gain
the conquest over the temptation.
Reading of good books is the means Of
spiritual good. Can any one doubt that
Bunyan's inimitable work has made impress
sions upon the tender mind Of childhood
which were never worn off, and which result
ted in sincere and lasting conversion to God :?
The great William Wilberforce said, " had
rather 60 to render my account at the last
day, carrying off with me the little narrative
of The Sheppard of Salisbury Plain than
bearing the load Of the volumes Of Scott, full
as they are Of genius Why? Because the
little narrative was the means OF the salvation
of souls--but Scott's novels never were.
Many now eminent in the religious world all-
irm that their first serious convictions arose
from reading good books Watch. and Ref.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
A. o. HOODS

CURES Rheumatism, Pains in the Back and Side, Lame
" ness, Headache, Toothache Poison, Sprans Bruises
Burns, Wounds Frostbite Fractures Ulcers Enlarged
Joints Contracted Muscles Chapped Hands, Corns, Sore
Throat, Sore Lips, Chilblanes, and Piles.
1t is also the remedy for Cuts Sprains, Calls, Bruises
Swelling, Scratches, Lameness and all other durable
Diseases to which horses table, requiring external
appcation.-M Manufactured and Sold by A. 0. HooD, Wi
noosk Falls, VT, and sold by Druggists and Merchants
generally, and by l.. F. Pierce, and Fred E. Smith, Mont
peIier. 142tf
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

STATE or VERMONT, AZ u Probate Court held at
the District aforesaid The 2t da, If June, A. IT, $3.50,
Instrument pul por ing u BIZ HE last Hli aud les
II tameht uf Nehemiah s. cale, late Of Wuslingt, H.
in said District deceased, was presented to the Cont
here for Probate. by Lucy Caltf. ExeCuhix there
in named Therefore it is orlered by said Couri,
that ubc notice he given To III persons concerned there
IN, appear before said Cuufl, session thereof,
be held al j. l.. Bowes luie in Washington, IN
The twenty first duy Of July, a. u. 1859, and
Test the probate Of said Wi ard it is further ordered
Tint this order be published weeks Excessively in
the Green Mountain Freeman a ewspap,r pii ted at
Montpelier in this Sate, The last Of which shall he pre-
vio,is to tue day us aforesaid far hen'ing
Given under my hand at the Prubiie Office, Chelsea
this 24th day OF June A. ID. 1859
WN DICKINSON nd
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

Do good with what thou hast, or it will do
,hee no good,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
Furnishing Goods.

THE BEST assortment of Gents Furnishing Goods in
4 the State can be fonnd at H. DEWEf'Si
Third Door East of Branch Bridge
Montpelier, June I, 1889.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
as acrc Of Climber F1arad.
E1AhS Pa HNNgs AA.kN

mile distant will be included with the mill property,
IL desired. All the above will be sold very low. Terms
of payment easy. TlIE0PHILUS W. SMITH.
Worcester, VT, Aug II, 1858. Us
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
NEW ENGLAND AILMENTS.
TEE ONLY EsESa EDY.

n Eastern States included in that ctOn Of the In
ion which is most widely known asa New England"
contain thrifty, industrious, intelligent people, who have
achieved uncommon degree Of prosperity with eli
mate extremely trying certain constitutions, and soil
Of small et ility they have cnntryed to surpa
favored Communities in almost every thing that conduces
to social comfort and ba piess. nfUrunaely, they are
uccasUny absorbed ia business and mental walton,
at they pect the PREF autioRs which are essential to
oily Ia alth. dyspepsia aud physical debility pr
cirt arus all CLASSES. HE first disease is produced by
lnatnIinu The digestive .kaus, which suscepta-
ut Il IAN; M TT thousands wing the penalty
T his neti ct, and hcriug daily the trying pains,
almost Nitoet hope uf rei,if. They have be-
liFr that lie aimrut is chronic and that they must
J. M viii 10 The End. II gralifee >ceedngy to an
bounce To these aict indiN drals that they max now
cnhmnbd ar mey Of unqnesonabe Potency and virtue,
VII c las Yer hten ouHd 10 all in all of digestive
wehk mess or'i: merit. undrt DIS Of tongues
y to eloquent in praise IL this wonderful conquer
or OF dyspcptpsia, which is known as
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
Our Social Circle.
Old Age.

Old Age.
While the elasticity of youth lasts-be-
fore the freshness is worn off from scenes
end objects that early grow familiar, before
- presses heavy, Or sorrow teaches its first
essons-one derives conscious gladness
" round Of amusement. from whatey-
"a festive aspect, from song, laughter
vent. But before the noon of life,
MI these things becoming bur-
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
Rn0ts and Shoes I!
THE TRVITyg Ia THAT

A FRENCH,s, Head of State Street, of all kinds 70
n Men and Boys wear, cheap for cash.
Montpelier, May 3D. 1859.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
WM.F. DICKINSON, Judge.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Hon. Probate Court for
LAMOILE DISTRICT, tie District of l4amoile, to all
persons concerned GREETING.
M nEREAs, Harrison Ferren, Administrator the
w tate of Edwin Durham, late If Morrisown, in said
District deceased hath represented to this Court that the
personal estate Of lid deceased Is in sufficient to pay his
debts, and hath filed the written consent of all the heirs
to said estate, and hath applied for license to sell ali the
real estate If which the said Edwin Durham died seized OF
in what was called Sterling, supposed to be fifty
more or less.
There ore, you hereby notified to appear before the
Probate Court al session thereof to be holden at John
lhe 18th day Of July next and show cause, if any
there be- why the license should be granted
Given under my hand and the seal Of said Court at
Johnson, in said District this 2ls day of June, A. y.
1852 JOHN |. GLEED Register
STATE OF VERMONT, Alta Probate Court holden 1T
LAMolLLE DIsTRier Ithe Pre- hate Office .unnsCr,
within aud for slit District, the a1I dly II
june A. d., 1858;
Present, tie Hon SAMUEI DELDING Judge
instrument purpurling 70 be the last win aud Tesa
II ment Of Daniel +. Gales, atr Of M0ristHwn in said
District deceased being prescnIed to the Court here by
II is nrdeledby said Court, that all persons concerned
holden the Probate Office, in johnson, the 18th day OF
luse, ii any they may have, agai : ST the Probate
of said VIII: ior which rulcse. il is further
ordered that copy If The retuId Of ibis order
be- published ee weeks successfully in the reen Noun
thin Freeman prinr al Montpelier. previous tosad time
appontcu tut hearing.
true cory of Record.
ia arr.t Holm + GIEEn Register,
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preference to selling our GOODS tn the trade
hercby mourning great osses sell for Cash, direct
to the consumer wholesale prices and addition
al nducemen with each article ordered, give valua
bic PREMIUM yaring in price from $3.50 to $50. Per-
sons ordering Pens from Fue Doiidr List will
coivc, withhe articles ordered, premium from the fol-
lowing list, varying in price from "a $780, viz told
Brooches, with Mosaic Florcntine, Gold Stone, She'll
Lava Cameo, Garnet and Coral Settings Ladies' full
sets same styles Revolving Pins, different patterns
Ladies' and Cents Gold and Silver Watches do. Gold
Chains various patterns Bracelets plain and mounted
all slyIes Gents Diamond Pins Latle,' and Gents
Gold Rings, soid and with settings Gents Studs
and Sleeve Bnttons Gold lockcts, single and double
glasses &c.
Persons ordering from The Three Dollar List will re-
ceive premium varying in price from $3.50 to $R,
from the following list viz. Ladies' Gold Pins and Drops
various styles SLY Watches, hunting do open
face Gold Rings Studs, and Sleeve Buttons Thimbes;
Gents Gold California Diamond Cluster Pins, with
Chain Misses sets Pins and Drops; Gold Necklaces,
plain and with settings Bracelets, do. Scarf Fins, &c.
Persons ordering from the Tro Dollar List viii receive
premium varying in price from 81 so $40 from the
following list viz open Face Silver Watches English
Plated Chain Imitation Gold Watches Gold To tn
Picks; Gold Kings Sleeve Buttons and Studs Ladies'
Gold Belt Slides Plain Gold Pins and Ear Drops &c.
6l- Persons ordering from the above Price Lists will
please state the pen Of their selection, enclosing the
amount 49, SO, So and they will receive the same,
with premium, by return mall securely packed and pre-
paid We guarantee perfect satisfaction in every
and should any be dissatisfied with the articles
sent they can return the goods within three days, and
will refund the money.
Our Pens are all stamped with our Trade Mark, and
warranted perfect in every respect.
Persons ordering goods will please be particular to
write their address plain, giving Town, County and
State
p Sash orders for any of our premium goods will
be filled with promrtness, and at the lowest possible
prices.
o. Al Communications should be addressed to the
METROPOLITAN GOLD PEN CO. "
liz Broadway & Courtlandt ST., Y.
lam
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
The Empty Gun.

If you were to sec man endeavoring all
his life to satisfy his thirst by holding an
empty cup to his mouth, you would certainly
.lan.jse his ionorano bnt If won ehoulJ coo
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
})OeittQl.
Written for the Green Mountain Freeman.
Lines on the Death Of Julia G.

Written for the Green Mountain Freeman.
Lines on the Death Of Julia G.
summer blooms are rich and rare,
Fresh the opening rosebuds are,
Glover blossoms scent the air.
pew-drops on the tender green,
differing like pearls are seen,
sunshine, with the trees between.
Singing birds are full Of glee,
Soaring high so glad and Zee,
Filling earth with melody.
What though summer blooms are fair
Though the roses scent the air,
She who loved them slumbers there.
She lies heFc--this shadow lies
On these fair blue summer skies,
They were lovely to her eyes.
Bear the casket now
Where our precious treasure lay,
Beautiful, though only clay.
Summer roses en- her breast,
Folded hands, -ah, that is best
Bear her gently to her rest.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

translation from the German ballad of Baron
My Clarence Mangan. 1t snems particularly
49, this time of European war, when one might
nSklle restless spirit Of the first Napoleon how
>ils which were the scene of his
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14
All Minds Vyorlfesa,s Work.
Misses and ChiIdren's Boots & Shoes
RUBBER ROOFS &. SHOES.

Our assortment cannot be surpaased--from Infants
soi sole to heavy double SOLE Jenny Lind Congress and
button Boota--plain and Fancy.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-14

Swimming the dreamy waters of the Nile.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-06-28

x,,xv OF BURLINGTON IN THE U. S.
x,xY-we observe BY the papers that Master
Gfosss C. RsEr, sOr Of Maj, W. B. Remey,
n,i,e Of this city at the recent examination
4 .be g. S Naval School. at Annapolis, Nd,
,,.sed ,riumphanty throrgh the trying ordeal,
ndlating on the score Of merit, as No. in
eI,ss of q, two of the three in advance of
In bavng been each one year longer at the
hsi,uon than himself. He takes rank at once
lsupg Nidsbpman, and has been ordered to
Il hneof-battle ship, which has already sailed
+ he East Indies, to be absent on two years
g. Young Remey gave early promise of
rtssnt honorable success, having been re.
riable for strict propriety Of department,
IN bis un,iring devotion to his books, and
Ii thorough mastery Of every study put
i'm. His eminent success should serve
esmple to his former schoolmates, as
hose OF younger growth among us
h TtArs ago, when less than IA years of age,
ntt alone from this place to Annapolis, and
II 70 ore bu. comparative stranger to in
..ce him, and nothing but determined pur-
,t 10 sustain him, be boldly entered upon the
krjar duties and the severe studies before him:
y Low, al less than eighteen years of age, we
h hin ,ramphing over all obstacles and car
hing away With him the highest honors of his
BIAS We cannot doubt, that with such evil
suees Of true merit thus early exhibited, his
u:are life will be bright, and honorable and
Iseiu. We feel proud of him as a native
Rarkeye, and particularly as Burlington boy,
VI We sincerely congratulate his highly re-
scled aad esteemed parents upon the signal
kesess Of their beloved son.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-06-28

eB An intelligent young man, ON his way
home from Pixies Peak, Was in the city yes.
terday. He left the mines the first of june
He says that the late stories of great discoveries
here are untrue. 1t was reported atLeavenworth
that the express with which be came from the
mines brought large amount of dust, but he
states that the only freight OF any kind on board
was the baggage belonging to himself and one
companion, and there was not one cents worth
of gold dust in it,
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-06-28

CONNECTICUT ONE YEAR AMEsDMEsr.-The
Republicans are in majority OF both branches
OF the Connecticut Legislature, aud an effort to
procure the passage OF An amendment Of the
Constitution Of that State similar to the Two
Years Amendment Of Massachusetts, has just
been sgnally defeated-in the Senate by vote
Of IA to z, and in the House BY vote of 1877 to
Il. These are significant votes. Il is hardly
probable that the lead Of South Carolina on this
subject will be followed by more than one Free
STATE
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-06-28

oREGoN.-Oregon has chosen the first dele
gates to the National Republican Convention.
They are A. g. Hovey, W. Warren and Leander
Holmes. The State Convention appointing
them squatted ON squatter sovereignty as fol-
lows:
"While we recognize tine fact, that by the
constitution the sovereignty of The territories ;s
vested in the Congress Of the United States we
ackL knowledge as well that Congress NAV dele
gate the exercise OF that sovereignty in part or
IN whole to the people OF such territories, and
are IN favor OF such delegation as far as NAV be
CONSISTENT with the protection Of free labor and
good government therein"
The Convention nominated Daniel Logan for
Congress-
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-06-28
Gold News :.

OVESsP0uoencs of the LeAven worth Tluea.
Drnves City, June 4.
returned from the mountains last nivh. and
vas out from Denver City ave days ana mn.s
say tnaf vas aston,shed AZ what | sax.
Gas hrst a. Jacksons digsinss and aav man
WORK with common rocker, making rs per
a.y 70 TIE man. bought small nugget vor,h
y,so, which you have seen, wihou, doubt. be-.
% .ors 1n's. y y the largest have seen since my
arrival In the country.
~ 10 reported that pieces have been found ON
'ne Clear Greek diggings weighing $40. have
nos seen them, and, Of course, can Gay nothing
= % the truth Of the report
After arriving at Gregory's diggings vas
more surprised than ever. Il had been report.
90 at Denver City that they were taking out
GOLD At the rate OF $l00 per day to the man. out
was not n all prepared 70 zee and know it 70
90 true. saw the Indiana COinPsny working
three men, running slaice. On Monday, the
5th day, and on chs Saturday night before. they
had taken out el el,070-the result OF four daye
work. To test tho truth oi The matter, I myself
washed ous pan, waich gave me o. 10. I cav
men washing out dirt from nsw claims in the
gulch taking out TO the pan from SS % S9.-
Probably Ar. Gregory success 10 accounted for
from his beisg aO old miner from 04essjs. 8 j
- 1oafs truly, .s.4s4 ,a.4NAAasn haSAs 80
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-06-28
Yellow spring College.

: a co. The commencement exercises of this Insttu.
street b. we're held in the First Presby yterian church
isnlks Aosuta on the Sth and were well attended
rec1 isTocession OF Faculty Trustees and Students
rTed at the Church at 10 am. The forenoon
4 A n occupied By orations from young gentlemen
tae Academca department.. In the after
n M pol The members Of the College classes ap-
aed on the stage, and certainly acquitted
NMW Hlse.ses with honor. OF the speaking IN
FIX departments We may say that it was per.
E1ed win an earnestness, and at the same
n NJ With careful regard for the rules of ora.
AAN which promise bright future. Over the
.assss ~ ls@ noticed the motto Excelsior taste
-,ov ''namented With sprigs of evergreen
Eitis b their motto ever
CON ba he great feature of the day was the nd.
sa s'o'e The Zeeth by Rev. II. Nelson, D. d.
h1nds s29tet, Mathematics" was handled in a
rifles Of y Calculated to remove the mist and dull
1N'' NAh which Is surrounded by many minds.
rst kine -sa coming al the close of the long exer-
sten ot o. the day, he commanded the wrap. at.
= WIS aea oi The audience Tor more than q a hour.
cure u go ioio"ed the conierting Of degrees The
cure all gee oi AB was conferred on Mr.. Arch.
,sprr "@a' The only member Of the graduating
As snd that Of D. D. on the Rev. Samuel G.
'@ Of Western New York. Benediction by
r cure ,s se'ni dilette closed day that will long be
asaoered BY the friends of Yellow Spring
cafe " dtge
V - Aeande light the Missionary Association of
case v0lese held it's Monthly Meeting and was
,ht first atssed BY Dr. Nelson aud Rev. Z. H. Waring,
y Ne'red IN strong terms to the Importance
'ssrsi ~ aa'anage Of such Associations in connec-
= sell VIA college life. The Treasurer,s report
d. .us ~s year showed lteraty hardly to be ex-
.sa esrs'i fa u such hard times" and was a con-
. you, le proof that the Young persons composing
essese o'cs! we're not only training their intel
pos' y WI WHAT equally important, we're cult
rM ''Nss spirit and habit OF benevolence.
per ~
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-06-28

FATAL AFFRAY.-Dr. lisa &c Bissell, of Mar
shallto~n, Marshall county, in this State. was
shot aud killed last week by Samuel Coble. An
old grudse existed between the TWO, on account
OF circumstances which occurred before either
OF them emgrated to Iowa The immediate
cause OF the atifay, how yer, was this :-BisseIl
Claimed TO be agent for some timber land. on
which Cobe was trespassiug. Blssell ordered
Coole to desist, and on his refusal, drove him
away with gun. The next day Coble armed
himself and returned, when the alteration took
place, which ended as above stated.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-06-28

Nh. DoDGs on CUBA.-A Washington letter
to the New York Tribune has the folIow -
Our late Minister ct Madrid, Mr. Dodge. did
not give much encouragement to the Presidents
favorite idea Of acquiring Cuba, during his re-
cent visit here. So far from it he informed the
Administration that is was wild, visionary and
impractcable scheme, which had no advocates
In Spain Of any party, aud that every movement
in such direction only tended to relieve the
internal dissen.ions OF Spanish politics, and to
compact = sentiment OF united and emphatic
opposition, which ignored all other causes OF
difference. This information was not very
agreesbIe at headquarters, and Mr.. D dye was
not complmented with any particular token OF
fAvos-nos even dinner Of spring chickens
and peas, which ere nov cheap.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-06-28


NEW REGULATIONS IN THE Posi- OFFICE Dr
PARTMENr.-The Washington Constitution saws,
ut Is the intention of the Department. to is
sue very shortly new instructions as to the mode
OF putting up and despatching mail matter
which has heretofore passed through distribu-
t'ng offices, with the design Of giving more
CELEBRITY to correspondence. We doubt not it
will also give more satisfaction 10 the communi
ty than the present distributing system. 10 &C
complish this end, however, it will be indispen
SADLY necessary for all postmasters, route agents.
special agents, ETC., of the Department to rem
der their hearty and efficient aid in carrying out
the new plan. This the Postmaster General will
require, and failure on their part to do SO will
not be excused.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-06-28

LAND OFFICES Observation-Disclosures is Civ
IN the columns of the Washington Constitu-
ton (the official paper) Of the discontnuance of
the Dubuque, Charlton and Usage Land DIE
tricts in Iowa, and the removal of the Land
omces from Dubuque, Charlton and Usage, to
Des Moines. The reason for this is that the
unsold land in each one of these Districts has
been reduced below one hundred thousand
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-06-28

DEPARrURE OF THE FlRsr TRAIs FOR FRAzrR
RIvER.-Y yesterday afternoo2, at 3 O'Clock, the
Frazer River gold hunting and Saskatchc wan
exploring expedition, struck their tents and
started for the Pacific via Red River, Pembins
and the Hudson Bay Company's posts iD Brit
ish America. A portion Of the party has been
encamped for some time past on the prairie,
near the residence of Col VIM IL Mobiles. At
the time of starting the company was not CON-
pete, but 1t will be joined by recruits at different
points en- the route between this city aud 81.
Cloud, where it is the purpose of Col. Mobiles to
leave the Mississippi, and strike westward tor
Red River.-St. Paul Pioneer, June IL.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-06-28

SLAVE MARRIAGES ILLEGAL.-A case lately
came before Judge E. D. Culver, where negro
who had escaped from Slavery. having there a
slave wife, by whom he had twelve children.
afterward married again. Eventually his slave
wife escaped, aud coming North, claimed her
husband He refused to go and live with her,
and she prosecuted him for bigamy, when Judge
Culver decided that the first marriage was il
legal, and that the man bad but one wife, the
second.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-06-28

ri 'ihn 10 BREAK JAiL.-The suspicious Of
nHaouse having been aroused on Mon
'e ah''ltded a careful watcn at the Jail,
" Which was TO disclose, yesterday
very shre~d attempt on the part of
y. VI 'he prisoners TO release themselves
so"'e oufess A considerable pile
s ana stone, which had been carefully
:. "s' from an obscure portion Of the hall
3 '-4a III the cell occupied By Zeke Nor gan.
Z supposed to be the principal actor in the
y A. '"S 'rahspired that the plan was to
!, =. escape through the cavity in the morn.
,4's 'ae saeriff's family we're a, breakfast,
!. T'' ''s iof the community that the plan
lAssaeu. 'n' ''' ACCOM-
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-06-28

Rembrandt Peale and Thomas Sully, the emf.
nent Philadelphia artists, are engaged in paint
ing each others portraits. Mr. Joseph Harrison,
q wealthy and liberal gentleman OF that civ.
originated this en- erpise, and has cummissione d
each OF these venerable artists 10 do this service
for the otaer. Mr.. Peale has recently entered
upon his eighty second year, and next June, Mr.,
Sully will be seventy-six