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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13
Horseback Exercise.

The stamina Of constitution and vigor of
body, so much superior in former generations
as compared with the present, was owing in
great degree to exercise on horseback. Years
ago, it was almost the only means of land trans
portation save ON foot for carriages and pleasure
wagons have come in general use within the
present century. Horseback exercise for both
sexes was general and common within the men,
DRY OF many now living, as 1T is now in Eng
land and many other portions of our country
particularly the southern. 1t gives robustness
to the body, vigor to the mind, freshness to the
countenance, cheerful ness to the spirits, and
health to the viscera In internal diseases ii is
too much neglected. Dyspepsia, bilious COM
plants, consumption, have increased in ratio
proportionate to the neglect Of the saddle and
pillion
In those complaints it is invaluable and if
we were able to control the matter, the regimen
should be compulsory, Try, then, ye who are
tormented with dyspeptc devils, the horse
Treatment. 1t will bring more muscles into
healthy action than any other thing except boat
rowing, and produce that diverted influence
upon the mind so much needed yet so hard to
obtain. For the feeble maiden, with the rosy
hue of heaven upon the cheek, it will do more
than all things else combined; and if used
early, will be worth all the pains and labor
needed for the trial, Let us, then, have more
of this exercise by all for if not needed for
health, it tends to give person graceful motion,
and he who Can ride Il horse elegantly has pro-
crossed far toward personal dignity and polite
ness. --SprinafeM Republican.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13

SWEDISH GRACE BEFORE AND AFTER DINNER
DR.. Steane, in his "reminiscences of a visit to
Sweden, describes the mode Of saying grace.
The company stand round the table, and at some
considerable distance from it, the gentleman,
for the most part, if not always, with their
hands, claspcd and held on their breasts. Pro-
found silence ensues perhaps for minute, or it
may be two, when the ladies drop a curtsey, and
the gentleman make a bow, and then the com.
pany take their seats After dinner there is
sometimes an addition, one Of the parties srik-
ing up verse of some wcll-known hymn, when
all join in singing it.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13

COLDS If a man begins to cough, as the re-
suit of a common cold, it is the result of nature
herself attempting the cure, and she will effect
it in her own time. and more etfectually than
any man can do, if she is only let alone, and
her instincts cherished. What are those in
stincts? She abhors food and Graves warmth.
! Hence, the moment man is satisfied that he
has taken cold, let him do three things First,
eat not an atom second, go to bed and cover
up warm in u warm room; third, drink as much
cold water as be wants, or as much hot herb
tea as he can, and in three cases out of four, he
will be almost entirely we'll within thirty six
hours.
If he does nothing for his cold for forty eight
hours after the cough commences, there is moth
ing he can swallow that will do hlm anv good.
for the cold, with such q start, will run its
course of about fortnight, in spite of all that
can be done, and what is swallowed in the
meantime, in the way of physic, is hindrance
and not a good.-Dr Hail.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13

The REASON WAY Doctor" said an old
lady, the other day to her family physician,
" kin you tell me how it is that some folks is
born dumb?" Why, hem why, certainly
madam, replied the doctor, sit is owing to
the fact that they came into the world without
the power of speech" " La, me " remarked
the old lady, " now jest see what it is to have
physical education. I've asked my old man
more nor hundred times, that ere same thing,
and all | could ever git out of him was kaso
they is Well l am glad axcd you, for
never should have died satisfied without know
ing it.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13
A Good Custom.

1t is a law, or custom, which amounts to the
same thing with the japanese, that every man
is bound to leave on his grounds as many
trees as he found, and if lie cuts one down, to
plant another in its place. Hence, in Jeddo'
the Forest City, some groves covered acres, and
were in the most perfect state of nature, while
in other places, however thick the trees were
planted, and deep the shade they cast among
them were to be seen neat houses, and fine gar.
dens, and the most elegant shrubs dwarfed, and
their branches trimmed into the most fanclful
forms.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13
The Bank of England.

DR.. Leyburn, of the Presbyterian, in writing
home to his paper from London, thus speaks of
the mammoth banking establishment of Eng
land
From the dust and ashes of the dead let US
turn, by way of closing this letter, to the dust
of the living, much of which finds its way from
California, Australia, and elsewhere, 10 this
great money center of the world and once there,
as matter OF course, into the vaults of the
Bank of England. Through the kindness of Mr..
Elsey, one Of the chief officers of the Bank
the head Of the Discount Department-we
were shown thoroughly through the bank. It
was curious to be able thus to inspect the great
heart of the world-a heart whose throbs are
felt alike in New York and Calcutta, in St. Pc
tersburg and at the Cape of Good Hope. Mr..
Elsey is fne-looking man, and treated US with
marked courtesey and kindness. Through one
room after another we marched along to the
jingle of god, which was shoveled about as it
it were but so much dirt, and was afterwards
was taken underground, where, in the great
vaults, we saw the blocks of gold and silver
piled like sticks of wood on barrows. Mr..
Elscy told The ladies they might have one of
these blocks if they would carry it away, but
the present was not accepted. In one room we
were shown an old note Of this bank for Gl.-
OOO 900, or $5,00O.O00 1t is the rule of the
bank to Issue no note the second time. Once
returned from their circulation, the Governors
signature is torn off, and hole punched in
hem. They are then filed away for fixed time,
at the expiration of which they are destroyed
TO give the reader an idea of the extent of this
monster establishment, | may state the buildings
cover four acres, and that altogether there are
eleven hundred persons employed nine hundred
of these are connected with the ban king opera
tons, and two hundred with the printing and
binding operations for they do all their own
printing and binding, even to blanks for pow
ers of attorney transfer certificates, &c. In
deed, they do everything within themselves ex-
cept manufacturing the paper. There are four
teen watchmen on duty every night, and thirty
four soldiers. None of. the windows open on
the street, except one of the chief officers
apartments on the front. Not only the gold
coin and blu lion, but even the diamonds and
OTHER precious stones coming to England are re-
quired to pass through the bank. No wonder
this cold lady in Threadncedle street " is looked
upon with profound respect, and that her deci-
sion and enactments sometimes shake both hem
| ispheres. After all, however, important as
is this world Of money in its place, there is a
treasure offered freely to every one who will re-
ceive it,of incomparably greater value. Though
| had five millions of dollars in notes in my
hand at one time during this visit, did not
feel one whit happier when holding that pile of
paper than before or afterwards. Money is not
everything,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13

An ANTIDoTE FOR PoIsoN.-The Rochester
Union, of May 10Th, says " Two or three days
ago a lady Of Avon, took, by mistake, a guam
tty of corrosive subInatc, sufficient to have
caused death had not an antidote been speedily
administered. The circumstances of the case
are about as follows The lady meant to taste
some maple syrup but a bottleo Of bed-bug poi
son had been carelcssly left where the bottle of
syrup had stood, and she took Il small quantity
before she discovered her mistake Fortunately,
domestic, who remembered the fatal poisoning
case of Mis-. Nowlan which occurred at Avon
few years ago, had the presence of mind to
run to the poisoned lady with pan of milk,
who drank of it very freely and also took the
white Of eggs as to render the poison innoc-
uous. She was soon out of danger. Let this
antidote be remembered and used in similar cases.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13

A NEWSPAPER EDITOR must, like the poet, be
born to his calling, as, in the majority of in,
stances, no amount of training will fit person
for such a post, unless he have natural taste
and aptitude for that description of literary Ia
bor for, although many persons are able to
write g leaders, or " literary articles, for
newspaper, few can be entrusted with its edto-
rial control, few can scent out the libel which
turks in almost every communication, few can
distinguish the report intended to please the
speaker instead of informing the nation, and
the letters written to serve private interests in
stead of public ends still fewer who can tell
at glance, the kind of literary or political ma
terial which will promote the circulation of a
journal-n fact, good editors great difficulty is
not as to what he should put in, but what he
should keep out of his columns. Successful
editors have not been great authors but men of
good common sense, and their good common
sense has taught them to write but little them
selves, but to read, judge, select, alter and COM
bine the writingso of others,-ChamberS Journal.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13

ABSENCE OF MIND.-At Lynchburg, Va, the
other day, just before the departure of the train,
a darkoy came running down the platform Of
the depot with baby in his arms crying out,
"who's lost baby?' and finding no claimant,
he poked his head into the ladies car, exclaiming,
" Who loss dis chile ?'-Immcdiately lady
arose and exclaimed in great surprise, g God
bless me l forgot the darling little croature! !"
The baby was placed in its smother arms, when
the darkey retired highly delighted.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13

A man with rag-bag in his hand was pick
ing up a large number Of pieces of whalebone
which lay in the street. The deposit was Of
such singular nature, that we asked the quaint
looking gatherer how he supposed they cam e
there. Don't know hereplied, in squeak
ing voice, aspect some unfortunate female wa s
wrecked hereabouts."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13

The wealthy Marquis de Aligro, who died
some time ago, was so parsmonious that, see
ing his servant one day with smart-looklng
hat, he reprimanded him for his extravaganza.
" But it is the old hat you gave me I had it
ironed for a franc" < All said the Marquis, -
/" but did not know itcould be restored Here
is the franc you paid will take the hat, j" and
he forthwith transferred The renovated beaver
to his own head
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13

ANECDoTE OF HUMPHREY DAvY.-When Sir
Humphrey Davy was in Sicily, he WAS studying
geology, and the rap and CHATTER ofhiS hammer
among the rocks, astonished the Catanian peas
ants, who accounted him mad They told their
priest of the danger from the maniac, but Davy
had seen the priest before them; his reverence
quietly intimated to the peasants that it was
foreign gentleman from far-oF land, who was
practising penance. Davy was then regarded
by the Catanians as a STINT
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13

Costly GAS WoRKs.-Thc editor of the North
Western Christian Advocate, who has been in
Washington lately, writes home
" As we drove from the depot, a lady in the
omnibus cspied the great unfinished dome of the
Capitol, (Which don look much like a dome at
presently and said innocently, suppose those
are the gas works?' Yes, madam, for the ma
ton, was the reply of fellow passenger"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13

Tacyranl, The Prime Minister of Napoleon,
was disked by Madame de StaeI. 1t so hap
pened that Taleyrand was lame, and Madame
cross eyed Meotiog, one day, Madame says
" Monsieur, how is that poor leg !" Taley-
raud quickly replies, " Crooked, as you see
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13

Some person whom Quin had offended, met
him one day in the street and stopped him,
" Mr.. Quin,' said he, " Ill understand
that you have been taking away my name. "
8" What have said sir ?' "You-you-you
called me scoundrel, sir. d" "Oh then keep
your name, sir replied Quin, and walked on.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13

Why is man who carries watch invariably
behind in his appointments? Because he is
always behind his time.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13

LIKE provisions, dresses are coming down.
The sign before the door of mantua, ma ker'
shop reads thus; Dresses made lower than
ever -
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13

A lawyer engaged In case, tormented wit
ness 50 much with questions, that the poor fel
low at last cried for water, There" said the
judge, 1" thought you'd pump him dry"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13

Dogs are said to speak with their tails -
Mrs. Hall.
Then you will admit that bob tailed dogs are
stump orators Hartford Times.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-09-13

The clause of the statute makes it capital felony
consult, covenant WITH entertain, employ, feed, or re
ward any evil or wicked spirit, for any intent
purpose. "-Inst Jill, c. vi.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1860-04-04

SENrE. :. OF JOHN C. TERRELL.-John C.
Terrell, (says the Cheraw Gazette who was
tried and convicted at the Fall Term of the
Court of Sessions for Marlboro District, held
in 1859, Of causing the death of his grand.
father, Ananias Graham, by poison, and who
appealed to the Appeal Court for new trial,
which was denied him, was called up on
Tuesday, the second day Of the Spring-Tsrn',
for sentence. When asked by the Clerk Of
the Court if he had anything to say why sen.
tencc of death should not be passed upon him,
he replied that hs had s not nothing say snG 04g hg
wanted al the time the Court could give lin.
His Honor Judge Wardlaw then proceeded to
read the sentence prepared by Judge Whitner,
who presided at the trial, adding such remarks
rs the circumstances required, and fixing the
day of execution for Friday, the 18th day of
April next.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1860-04-04
Interesting Mexican News.

New ORLEANS March 29.-The steamship
Wave, from Vera Cruz on the 22d inst, put
into Berwick Bay, short Of coal, and comes
here for supplies Of ammunition. The news
by this arrival is interesting.
Tue bonbarlment of Vera Cruz continued
until the morning of the 18th, when Gen.
Alramon attacked the city, but after half an
hours combat he was repulsed with consul
cradle loss. Women and children had taken
refuge in the castle, to the number Of two
thousand five hundred.
The bombardment was resumed tue same
day with renewed yigor, doing much damage,
One shell burst in the American Consulate,
which seemed to be the special mark for Mi
ramon's mortars.
Another assault was attempted on the night
of the 10Th. 1t was, However, quickly re-
pulsed.
Carvaial' force had captured convoy oi
fifteen wagon loads Of munitions of war, with
provisions and twenty-five hundred d..
in specie. 1t was captured near Jalapa, and
was destined for Mlramon's arry. 1t was
guarded by seven hundred men, all Of whom
were dispersed.
Miramon raised the siege of Vera Cruz on
the 2lst, and had withdrawn lis troops to-
wards the Capital.
Intelligence from the city of Mexico to
the 18th inst. has been received. After the
capture of Commodore Marin's steamers,
Gen. Miramon sent decree to the Capital,
confscating all American property, and or.
dering all Americans out Of the country.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1860-04-04
MIR. J. S. JENKINS,

Il announces to the citizens of
] HI Edgefeld4 that he will deliver SERIES o.
REMARKS on Cuba and the Habanese,-Also,
dglaneing at some Of the South Sea Islands, Yuca-
1tan, and other countries-in the COURT HOUSE
A Mt this place, on THURSDAY NIGHT, the 5th
instant.
To vary tho evening, he will also SING A
NUMBER of OLD and NEW BALLADS, among
4 them one in Welsh (Which is Mr.. Us vernaculnrl
ono in German, and ono in Spanish, accompanied
]by the GUITAR.
Having lived in the Countries he speaks Of, Mr..
3JENKINS hopes 10 be able to make many move, l
1 and interesting statements Of things which have
afallen nndcr his own eye.
Should the evenings profits warrant it, Mr.. j.
will prepare TWO FANCY BALLOONS on Fri
fday, without charge, and send them up for the
I53bmusemcnt of the good people of Old Edgcfela.
Il Admittancc to Lecture, &C., 25 Cents. 10 COM
\ Amence at Z o'clock, r. NJ.
4 April 1t l3
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1860-04-04
Liberal. Very.

Axkugusta Housc,-a new ono that has never
Sd1rtised with us before,- card to be dis.
played in douJls-e5A mn for two months, say nine
insertions; The space occupied will be fully
squares. In their note these mercantile gentle,
men wittily remark:
"Weebly papers in our ncishboring towns have
agreed to publish the enclosed for two months
Sending US copy of papsr) for fcs d0llars and
,.iyo us "puf'' in the bargain. We hopo you
will be as liberal as Others"
Now if this firm means to ask our charity and
will say SO, we may consider their proposition
But if they desire to cheapcn US from an innate
principle of economy, VIC respectfully throw their
advertisement into the trash box and terminate
the correspondence. The idea of doing for fve
dollars piece of work worth at least twenty is
one we never entertain st this office except in
cases where OUT SYMPATHY. with distress is chal-
longed. Can it be possible that our Georgia week
" contemporaries have fallen so low US to bite at
,h;a sort of bait?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1860-04-04
ADril.


innings dawn Of the first of April brought
wei accompanied by low rumbling thunder
month was never more like itself. Tempera-
3Ire at midday zoe to 74o,-at night 500 to 550'
Negotiation is putting forth rapidly on every side
The dog g-wood bushes are in full blast. The crab
apple blooms fll the Dir with perfume. Butterflies
are out in NIL their glory. And thanks to the
genial influences, the hens are laying eggs by the
1aszsa:
:. Corn that IVES planted month ago is now
conlng,up,--the stand not certain yet. Some
planters will put cotton-seed in this woek. We
have heard of one ut least. Blu: the business will
not begin generally until next week. Wheat and
oats arc improving latter very much thinned
by'the freezes of winter. Gardens arc beginning
to assume worry inviting appearance. The old
Daily is blooming, and other kinds of tho Rose
arr budding to bloom. Vegetable gardens show
English peas in bloom, bccts spreading thoil
fourth and fifth leaves Irish potatoes up, radishes
abundant, corn growing well, and cabbage plants
Just set out.
But alas, for the fruit! April finds the peaches
butcherod by March beyond recovery.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1860-04-04

EsdJfED, mt the residence of his son-ln-law (hr.
PWisc) in Aiken, on the night of the 9th March,
Mr.. DAVID HARRIS, in the fist year of his
age.
This aged man was long whilo previous to his
death, afflicted with Palsy, and it was this fatal
disease that at length ended his career on EARTH
Mr.. Harris, we believe, has resided in this i'm
mediate community throughout his entire life, and
has always maintained the character of IN honest,
upright man. man ever kind to his family,
obliging US neighbor, and reliable as citizen.
We arc not aware that Mr.. II. ever united him
self with any Church, but from his uniform kind
ness of disposition, charitable actions and hon.
esty of purpose we are led to hope that no is now
at the right hand of the Father enjoying tho never
ending bliss of Heaven. He had lived out the
full measure Of his days-"hs throe score and
ton"-and at last
"droppcd to rest,
Us achild by sleep oppressed.3,
Seven children with large circle of friends are
left to mouhn tho departure Of this fatherly and
true-heartcd han. Pence to his soul! R.
DEPARTED this life Mt her residence in Edge
field District, Mrs. SUSAN WISE.
The deceased was Inward of 70 years Of age,
and had been member of the Baptist Church
for Is years. On THURSDAY morning, March 22d,
she arose rs usual, and entel,d upon her custo-
mary duties, when suddenly shewas stricken down
senseess, and in m hour or so aterward expired
But though summoned hastily to mest hor Savior
she was not unpropared. Her master bad said
Be ye therefore ready also; for tho son of mar
cometh Mt On hour when ye think not" aud sht
had put her house in order and prepared to NEE
her God.
She leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn
her loss. May these children meet their mother
in better and happier world than this when theJ
shall come to die L.C.