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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-20

the floor, and beneath were several large blocks
which he lifted up and fitted to tho windows OF
that and the adjoining room Making them
fast by means of oaken bars, he turned towards
the door. This was made almost impregnable
by two large bars in addition to the one which
usually fastened it. Having finished his work,
and carefully examined it, he repaired once more
to the loft.
Irn ne cONrINIfrn =
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-20
What Precious Stones are Made Of.

| And first, as to the diamond--whicb, though
the king and chief of all, may be dismissed In
two words-pure carbon. The diamond is the
ultimate effort, the idealization, the spiritual
evolutian of coal, the butterfly escaped from its
antenated tomb, the realization of the GOALS
highest being. Then the ruby, the flaming red
Oriental rnby, side by side with the sapphire
and the Oriental topaz-both rubies of different
colors-what are they? Crystals of our COM
monest argilaceous earth which makes our pot
ter's clay, our pipe clay, and common roofing
slate-mere bits of alumina Yet these are our
best gems, these Oscillations of common pot
ters clay. In every hundred grains of beau-
tiful blue sapphire, 90 are pure alumina, with
one grain of iron to make that glorious blue
light within. The ruby is colored with chrom-
ic acid The amethyst is only silica flint. In
00grains of amethyst 90 are 81 mple pure flint
the same substances as that which made the
old flint in the Undertook, used before our phos-
phorous and sui phur-heated matches, and which,
ground up and prepared, makes now the vehicle
of artists colors Of this same silica are also
cornelian, cats eye, rock crystal, Egyptian jas
per, and opal. In one hundred grains of opal,
ninety are pure silica and ten water. 1t is the
water tLen which gives the gem that peculiarly
changeable and irridescent coloring which is so
beautiful, and which renders the opal the moon
light queen of the kingly diamond. The gar
net, tho Brazilian--not the Oriental-topaz,
the Occidental emerald, which is Of the same
species as the berryl, all these are compounds Of
silica and alumina But the beryl and emerald
are mot composed exclusively of silica and alum
ina they contain another earth, called gucina
from gtukos, sweet because its salts are sweet
to the taste. The hyacnth gem is composed Of
the EARTH not 50 long discovered, called zrconia
first discovered in that species of hyacinth
stone known as zircon. The zircon is found in
Scotland Te every 100 parts If hyacinth 70
are pure zirconia A chrisolite is portion of
pure silcate Of msgnesia Without carbonate
of copper there would be no malachite in Russia
or at the Burra Burra mines without carbon
ate of lime there would be no Carrara marble !;
/ the turquoise is nothing but phosphate of al
umina, colored blue by copper and the lapis
azul is only bit of earth painted throughout
, with sulphuret of sodum-NationaI Magazine
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-20

GooD.--During recent trial at Auburn, the
following occurred to vary the monotony of the
proceedings:
d" Among the witnesses, was one, as verdant
specimen of humanity as one would wish to
meet with, After severe cross examination.
the counsel for the government paused, and then
putting on look of severity, and an ominous
shake of the head, exclaimed
" Mr.. Witness, has not an effort been made
to induce you to tell different story?"
" A different story from what l have told,
sir?"
THAT is what | mean"
{" Yes, sir; several persons have tried to get
me to tell a different story from what have
told, but they couldn't
f" Now, sir, upon your oath, wish to know
who those persons are"
Waal, | guess you've tried bout as hard as
any of them"
The witness was dismissed, while Judge, jury
and spectators INDUCED in hearty laugh"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-20

LIBEsIA,-Dr. Rainey, the Agent sent to Al
RIGA in the Niagara, gives an encouraging ac-
count Of the appearance of Liberia.
On the shore stands well-built village of
about the size of Saratoga Springs. Houses
American-looking, streets broad and neat. This
is Monrova On the nights behind are COM
modious Hospital buildings and extensive farms.
These are to acclimate new comers. Either side
of the town, the coast belonging to the Colony
stretches away three hundred miles. Fields of
tall and thrifty sugar-cane border the river
banks Acres of luxnriant corn spread out in
land. Dotted over the farms are innumerable
coffee trees. One man had 200 in bearing at
once, and expected to sell the berries at twenty
ctnts pound. Two steam mills, Of BROOKLYN
make, are in constant clatter, grinding corn
anb sugar on shares. Dr. R. reports the town
to be as orderly and thrifty looking as any here,
and says that during nine days stay he saw but
one beggar.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-20

A NEAT REPLY.-0ne of the neatest replies
ever heard in legislative body, or anywhere
else, was lately made by Mr.. Tison, of Rock
land, Maine. A member had replied to some
thing Mr.. Tilson had said, and pausing al mo-
ment, he inquired if he saw the line of argu-
ment. g Mr.. Speaker, said he, 4" in answer
to the gentleman ! would say, hear the hum
ming of the wheel, but do not see any thread. y
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-20

A gentleman was travelling, while afflicted
with very bad cough. He annoyed his fellow
travellers greatly, till one Of them remarked, in
tone of dspleasure " Sir, that is very bad
cough of yours?' " True, SIR replied he,
.sbut you will excuse me--it's the best I've
got"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-20

The following correspondence is said to have
taken place between New Haven merchant and
one of his customers
" "Sir-Your account has been standing for
two years | must have it settled Immediately. >
To which, in reply
"Sir-Things usually do settle by standing;
| regret that my account is an exception. If it
has been standing too long, suppose you let it
run a little while"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-20

A sailor, looking serious in chapel in Bos-
ton, was asked by the minister il he felt any
change p" Not a cent, said Jack.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-20
$50 pri2e Gale.

Entered accordngto act of Congress, in the year 1885,
by 5. BoYoE in the Clerks Office of the District Court
of the District of Vermont.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-23

of slavery. lie understood sss frsnsrs Of oar Con
shtuOn and founders of our Government n Leave the
question Of Slavery nth tbe States. B1', 90 tH as
the Government OF the United States extended 0yr
territory DOT embraced IL any State, go f.r from es
tshlshing Slavery there be Understood the pohcy 20
be to exclude IL. This he found enforced IN the ordi
nance of - Asd tie uniform sch0n Of toe JYefhhens
urCef Was 2 g,op, Adam, Jefferson, Ns1iE0a ana
Monroe He had eshy attached nimseit with the
Democratic party and hsd adhered 20 Il until ne found
il departing from the dOctfiCe OF our fathers 10 th5
great question Of human rights. When he found that
party lending itseif 20 the doctrine Of Slavery extern
sion holding that the Constitution OF i-eit, carried
Slavery tito the Territories and held i there without
power Of Congress be could adhere no longer 70 that
organization.
Mr. ScorT-When do you understand the Demo
cratic party 70 have taken that stand
Mr.. DWEN-WEeu they adopted the doctrine OF the
CsssNicnO,sou letter. understand The doctrine 20 DO
that oil terroy acquired by the common treasure or
by CONQUEST TO be subject ~ the sdussOn Of Slavery,
and that Congress- hoe not the night TO exclude IT, This
regard departure from the doctrine Of our fathers
upon great constitutional question-upou great
question Of human Tlsht-z doctrine 10 which never
for a National Convention at Philadelphia in 1896 TO
be extended 70 ali Of every party who were opposed to
this invasion Of the doctrine of the Declaration Of H.
dependence. We assembled ID pursuance OF this call.
We declared OUrseves in favor Of al the compromises
OF the Constitution. We proclaimed TO the country
that cur high mission 10 brig bsck the country
20 the principles Of Washington ana Jefferson. We
denied in the mos. explicit terms all interference
with the compromises Of the Government Loya.tyt TO
tie Constitution was constantly Inscribed our bsn-
ner. And with unwsvefng fathfnlness / have ad-
hered and will adhere 20 these principles 80 long
the Republican party adhere 70 these professions
Will be found doing battle in their ranks. But tas
great party ever turned from this high duty and lei
against the Constitution and the laws Of the country,
! viii OF be found against IT, Sir it is thOse who
endavoring to turn thi. party from the high principles
upon which IT based, and array it airst the Con-
etitution that are It's berayers not those who With
myself trying 10 defend it against tbese nsdious
Innovations. Let this party only adhere 20 i's true
made upon the CoDstutoo and defending the doctrine
Of Washington and Jefferson The great Of the
Declaration Of Independence aud il Will triumph,
though the powers Of Hell should he srsyed against
it. Let il be perverted rom this mission, and be
rsyed ag6inst the Union, and ii viii become nstru-
ent Of dfOrder anarchy and disurion. In tais hight
there can be difficulty 10 determining who loyal
TO the Republican party, and who would betray it.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-23
TIE WINNEBAGO INDIANS.
MILITARY ALLIES.


We learn thai. the deputstion of Wnnebago Indians,
now In this city have nearly completed the purpossd
objects Of their mission to the seat OF the General
Government, and Will soon return 70 theu homs IN
Minnesota.
women. and children, Of whom very favorable ac-
counts have usually been received for several years
pGst IL the last annual report OF the scent, Mr..
Charles f. Mix, they are described "a " uniformly
" pesceahle aId inOiiensYe." But two or three To-
stances Of drunkenness had Of late been known among
them and in these-whateysr may be thought OF such
rules 10 more enlightened commuutes-the white
vtrdors Of the " ire drluk we're promptly snd justly
uurshed by the i'm Doe tOr OF heavy lines. the agent
state. further that these Indians have applied them
selyes with esrnesiness 10 the pursuits Of agriculture,
tie necessity q which they have been male 10 lee!
most keetly by the almost total dssppesrance OF the
buf.o and other profitable game from their praiIles
and iorests. Model farms have been established BY
tie agency; farming implements have been provided
for tie Indians msnuallsoor schools are conducted
for the benefit Of t1eiT Children and in every respect
the true welfare OF tne be is sought 20 be pro noted
by the United States Government, and not N!sAo4.
gratifying evidences ct success.
Among the Grties committed to thst delegation was
that Of eDdesvoyug 20 establish the claims OF num-
ber Of thsr warriors 20 bounty lard Tor military ser
vice. rendered - our Government. These CLAIMS
have been presented hsre.olors but the absence Of
tba company rolls and al other recorded evidence has
presented obstacles apparently Dsurmountsble Con
Icious VI their night, however these men persss N
their oemsnds, AID appear determined to rest t2en
upop the equity CT their caase. Ga the "a inst they
hid highly interesting "talk" upon the subject
with Charles T.. Nj, esq., Commissioner Of Indian
Affairs, az tie Department Of the lLtsnor Ten. =
Lowry acting as Interpreter, assisted By PstsE Men
age.
Weh-conds-eor sh, the chief and ancient orator Of
the Tribe aged about 81 years said the story hs was
about to tel would be partly about himseH but he
would nv and lot be too ford Of l., make / too
long. When he YVES young man his village wss near
10 Prairie du Chen and the white and butt
village near They quiet II tneir villages, when
the news csms that the SscJ and the Foxes were 8:
war with tie wbites-thst battle had been fought
AID q gres. mary killed; and coon they head thst
another battle bsd been fought, and a grsst msry
whites hai been killed. be had 10 friendship for the
red men who lad lone these things for ne was then
uoaHlrs COX a=-ks. '. Ia taC-iy Etea tssY bsi
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-23

would coincide sth the FIenoa Government. sst
that If there should be any disturbance, tac ian1bis
ats would be required to s:d in queiling It.
At that tine everything appeared quiet. Las.
evening ri February A. became obvious tlst there
vac great dspger Of the natives rising AID hrnz toe
town and killing ell the foreigners sho mghs Ia. Ia
their hands. TIE prompt action Of the GoVsreoI' 40
doubt prevented the natives from carrying ont ths-e
designs Ths soldiers ordered oui-the citize1s
armed themselves TO defend Their hyes ana property.
TIE Queen vas taken in CUSTODY, slt the Cnieis IN
prisohei. 1his kept the people IN check, ss the
Queen II very pop llsr With the people. one Of tue
pnnces, her eldest son nsAing some -Aos oil ds'1'
faction, the Qreen was Immediately informed thai a.
the first show Of opposition her SOU should be exc
cuted before her eyes.
TIE difficulty arose from conflict Of authority be-
tween the Queen and Chiefs and the tfenoh- dhs
French have long sought FOR pretext 70 cad the fo
tectora.e sId annex" the lslands u France. Iais
pretext row Irsseuts itself snd the next nevs Will be
that the Freroh fsg has supplanted the Fahhsn, sad
tie Queen anu Princes are Oh tneE way 10 rams 10
receive tie Lospitshies Of the French Emperor.
The Society Islands from their ssiuhriOusncss OF
climate and productiveuess second Only to the
Sandwich group As sfoFting haTbora t4I TnA4sts 70
reouperste, they are even superior 70 the Sand"ica
Islstds A liberal course Of policy would attract
large hallrg fleet.
IRE Lifted States are greatly in want Of depo: 10
the SoUtu Pacific ga hsrb0rs for their whslng hest-
IL is .sl tns, can acquire so Islands Of the Soce-
ty group t5r that purpose with tie consent oil the
natives and that the FTeLch will Tot object IS COM
paft exists between the French ard British Govern
mets q ,. neither shal exercise aIy jurisdiction over
them T4e late American Consul a. Tahiti Is nog IN
Washington with proposition in writing from tne
nstives AK ng To be annexed ~ the United STATES
s. oud We acquire these islands we Will then be pro-
vded with good and safe harbofs Tor our wnalng
sh ps, 60 mach needed, which would tend greatly TO
facilitate our Whaling interests in the Sou:a Pacific,
TEysuins Bulletin 2.t Inst.
TuF TRorBrv At T.HfTt-We have been SHOWN
I. letter, dated FEB. 4-one DAY later than eny pub
Hsred sdviCes-from Tahiti, and coming from such
Pource ne 10 render its statements beyond the proos
bty OF question: 10 which il ia stated that the dl-
Guilty between Queen Pomare ard the French Gov
erpGr rad beea fully sc,tlei AMI justed without
further trouble TIE issue OF The Messenger of the
date following q 81 al this letter. would cootan al
report of the disposition Of the troubles, aud az YES
sci is now due from Tahiti. We may eIpsct 70 receive
t at an early day. ARA, @-'ta lhst'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-23
SUSPECTED or FRATRICIDE.
A MAN CHARGED WITH CHOKING HIS
BROTHER TO DEATH.

few days sgo John and Michael McDonough, two
lrsh laborers brothers, hired the second story rear
room in Baxter street, Of John Harding. They were
single men, Of incorporate habits, and quaueis wers
frequent between them. About 81 o'clock on Thurs
day evening they wen. to their room together, and
coon after qusreled.
Mrs Harding went up to pacify them, butdd not suc
ceed as oey kept up their Draw until o'clock FRI
day morning. At tts, hour, the noise increasing 80
much as to disturb the neighborhocd, hr. Harding
called to bis assistance Officers Railway Of the Sixth
Ward and Jarvis Of the Fourteenth Ward, who went
up to the room. Forcing open the door, they found
John McDonough standing over bis brother who wss
seated on the floor near the wall his head dropping
upon his breast, apparently feeling his purse.
Michael Yves too much exhausted TO speak. Both
parties were taken to the Sixth Precinct Station House.
bat before reaching there Michael died. John denied
usirg any violence whatever toward his brother Cor
oner Gamble is investigating the case. From post
mortem examination marks Of fingers were found upon
tie neck, as though the throat had been clutchei
Tae brain was also found 10 be in congested state.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-23

embdrrassments. Ali who vIslt us from that SEQ
ton speak confidently OF good wheat crop being
the certain pauacea for most OF lts pecunAry
troubles. Their private letters from home sll give
encouraging promise that the growing crop look,
well il possibly could, aud that huge breadtn
has been sOwn. This promise realized, and the
hsryest secured and the West will again take the
forward track, unless pew crash be prec plated
on the country by the enormous imporIations now
being crowded on Us from Europe. On this sub
jec. our wisest shake their heads IN apprehen-
sion and look forward fOT new structure before
October. They say we are running the same race
Of eItrav8gance we did three years ago, and that,
too, while having nothing but coin to export. But
wien, 1t may be asked, did the American people
ever learn wisdom!
None Of our daily papers published the confession
OF Mrs Sickes though most Of them referred II 1t
a. too foul for their columns This Of course Great
ed an intense curiosity in the public mind 70 get
hold Of that which had been so prudenty withheld
from them The less virtuous papers Of your own
city all Of which published IL without conjunction.
therefore sought after with rush that was
truly inghttul and there was much hard swearing
because the supply was only about equsl 10 s tthe
of the demand. Indeed, since this trial has been
going on, the newspapers here have reaped daily
harvest morning and eTeHing. The stands where
the pictCrals are sold. are crowded with people
buying papers for the sake of the pictures, as the
portraits therein are cOnfdngly accepted as Ike
Desses that may be sworn 10. am told the sale of
these pictorials every week has been beyond all
former example and that in many cases the agents
find il impossible to get copies enough. As regards
the merits Of the case or rather what the result
will be, our citizens have all made up their minds
that an acquittAl is inevitable. There have been
some four verdicts of thst kind even Ia this Quaker
derived population and that too, in cases far more
doubtful and far less agitious thsn that Of Sckes.
How any more stringent verdict is to be expected
from Washington Jury, our people cannot con-
ceiye. 1t is quite possible that the prominence
given 10 this case may lead 20 new Laws inflictng
adequate punishment on the man who thus breaks
up Tie domestic peace Of another.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-23

Four Brothers COsgIcTED.-Last week In the
Crawford Indians Circuit Court, four brothers were
convicted and sentenced 70 the PeItentsry Tor Two
years each, for horse steshpg. One other brother,
Thomas WHO elsO indicted, died some time ego in
the jail az LesyenvOrtb. jonathan, another brother,
was also indicted bu. has mol been arrested. The
father and still another under Indictment IN the
Perry Circuit Court for the came ofense-ths father
being now IN ial at Rome awaiting hiE trial. This
family, consisting Of father and sons have but
few equals. They have resided for long time IN the
upper part Of Perry County, IN secluded spot, and
have been inspected Of dshones- practices; but RON
their number and the malciousness Of their character
the citizens Of that portion Of tie country de-
tered from nstitut;ng legal inquiries.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-23
NEW-JERSEY ITEMS.

New CITY RAMROAD.-The Common Council has
sared permi,on 20 Samuel Westoo &. Ravson and d. g.
Gregoy ay for the Jsrey CITY aud Hoooken horse
Rsrosd fe route will BE- commencing the northefy
bUBds OF the city down Grove street. 20 newark syeDus aud
Mon;somery street Jersey CITY Ferry The permission
syen .ubsc. 70 certain they shall ay .r.ok
only In Wayne street. nom Grove % Grrloy street throeEh
Gregory street through York to Hudson street siong
Hudson Montgomery street. aonigoney stree. TO New
ak avenue CD Newark avenue to Grove or Erie street
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-23

CovuoS CoUscIL.-The Board Of Councilmen of
Boboken net on TnuIsesy svepn, and snc.sd condera
bls routine busnea special Committee appointed %
make ssmer FOR the Board attend the W8er Cslebrs
ton IL BossJn Wednesday next, and ths C.-Fk wn d
rctse nyson 70 The MAJOR and Council elect
and oecs OF the presn, CITY .GoTernmeIt 70 lpanJ
them The contract r Building Boouhei stree. sever
awarded TO J. J. C1rnir Cham Of New YORK. The Boari
ournes 70 meet Tuesday uex previous 70 the exPisoa
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-23
LATE AND IMPORTANT NEWS FROM
TAHITI
ATTEMPTED RISING OF THE NATIvES-THE
QUEEN AND CHIEFS IN CUSTODY.

T3F''0E 3''
Sir: take the opportunity Of the Caroline E. Foot
ssilug to send yea few lines. Important events 81
impending here.
On The Ist inst, the foreign residents Of Papeete
Tahiti received orders TO repair to the ardens Gov
erurnent House a. 10 o'clock a. n. On reaching the
Gardens found the troops under arms, equipped FOR
seton The Governor shortly after made ais appear
ance attended by his suite. He then adires'ed the
people to the following effect He informed tie citizens
tbs. Queen Pomare had violated the treaty made WITH
the French GOvernment-corsequenty, II she CD not
sien ceYtsiu documents the purpOIi Of vhich ns Ai
~ stste1- abe woula be dsthroned. lie had cs-lei
.heu tose.lsg 70 ssIgss. -; they tas fo:sig2'Es
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-23

FArAL CAxPERsE ACcIDEsT.-The Coroner was
called. Thsesy stsEIqn, 20 No 4 A.iof2sJ 'tresi %
hoa az -du-s 1poa TIE boy of named Mary Dres
Eao ted tbs elects q bum received BY ss explosion
Of pasa, An vh-ch as w,i sempsns 10 "a -S'ie
uS4;ss AVs!ssl 81 "A...sia.1. ss.iA" "a TsnsstsI
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-23

DyAD BODIES FOCSD.-Some boys while playing
on "wednesday on the Of the Hudson River the
Eysn fields The bodies II two newly born mae
p anita Coroner Bohrssdt held inquest the evidence
Of DR. Chab.r showed that they s born and likely
Deposited there syod lre expenses. verdict IL accord
ALce was rendered.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-23

APPoISrNEsTs.-TLe Trenton Stdts Gazette an
Louucts that Newell appointed Jacob Herbert Of Mon
nc To and Theodore p Howell Of Essex State Directors Of
he Camden aud Amboy h4rosa aud De and k4taR
Cara Companies for ye4I. Nj HoSeu Republican,
G.G HE. Herbert ~ American.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-23
A weekly Italian newspaper, LEO q

A weekly Italian newspaper, LEO deAa Patrid,
has been established in this city.
DR.. w. A. Scott, Presbyterian clergyman in San
Francisco, hiss Published book entitled " Esther the
Hebrew Persisu Queen IL Is collection OF
Lectures delivered ~ him in lis church. l. is PITY
that the subject, o. Esther not alive now 70 read
what Christian minister CT San Francisco, ia lsJ9
thinks Of them. Ne coub. they WOOL real tie oook
with great interest.
TIE Grass Waller National says:
Within the past months. uuer wages have fAsn coz
sdtraby Three dOa ssy 5r good h.ld Is Tasi ost o.
Che are mining gonzales paw ara slJ uumbe- msT - en-
posed A. ttA Ths prices f1r 81 sortt o. VOL a ne
mines have fsl-1 proporerEy, and benee l-aes Which al
months siace would have rCue ;nell Poprs7 VII ~ paJ
bArS.os pfoh To- p:iofs for al sorts o. Aoor A. io a.
means in production Of sod gr3-1s sss A11 ne
ptcets 70 pfopft-0rf Ct mines Necessarily Increase