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The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-06-16
Massasoit.

The precise date of Massasoits death is I'M
known. 1t was probably about the year 1868,
at the advanced age of nearly eighty years. Few
and simple are the passages which history has
given Us concerning the earliest and best friend
of the Pilgrim Fathers but they are enough to
give US glimpses of a character that, under 9TH
er circumstances, might have placed him among
the illustrious of his age. He was a mere In
dian, ignorant of reading and writing, and dis
tinguished, apparently, but little from the mass
of Indians about him. There was no essential
distinction of wealth, retinue, cultivation, or
situation in any respect between him and the
meanest of the Wampanoes And yet the in
trinsic dignity and integrity of his character
the naked qualities of his heart, sustained the
dominion of the Sachem and gained the loyalty
of his subjects, controlling their extravagant
pas 3ons to his own purposes, and won upon
their personal confidence and affection.
1t is a singular fact in Indian history, that
among all the Pokanoket tribes, there was
scarcely an instance of even an individual broil
or quarrel with the English, during his long life.
This is the more singular, since it was well known
to some of those very tribes, that the colonists
were as miserably fearful as they were feeble
and few; and farther, some of them were known
to be hostile to the whites, and for good reasons
And yet the influence of the chief Sachem was
such as to keep in check all hostile intentions
| That Massasot was beloved as we'll as respected
by his subjects and neighbors, far and wide
appears from the multitude of anxious friend:
who thronged about him during his sickness
| some having come more than one hundred mile:
| to see him. Noble traits of character were
abundantly illustrated throughout the whole
tenor of his intercourse with the whites. II,
watched over the interests of the colonists will
apparently as much strictness as he would ove
| his own.
Massasoit never distinguished himself
warrior, nor is he known to have been once en-
gagged in any open hostiities, with even the in
imical tribes of his own people. This is some
what remarkable, considering the attachmen
most Indians have to belligerert life: Such
in brief, was the life and character of Massasoit
1t is to be regretted that SO little has been sal
of him by historians. But that little makes hin
one of the most remarkable men of his race
There is no nobler instance in all history of ma
tional fidelity; or of individual friendship. Thi
instinct of generous nature, being confrme
by course of conduct alike creditabe to tn
feelings and shrewdness of the colonist, finall
settled itself in the mind of Massasoit as inerad
icably as his affections for his own subjects
al know now" said he to Winslow, on his re
covery from severe sickness, already men
toned, al know that the English love me
love them, shall never forget them"
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nA- The New York Herald of the 14th sa,

"The advices per Asia of a scarcity of cereal
food in Ireland, and of an advance in most oil
the European markets, impaired some vitality
to our grain and -four markets. prices rose and
some heavy purchases were made for export
The advance, however, tempted Holders who
have been holding for long time to realize their
stocks, and prices declined almost Immediately.
The West is pushing forward its surplus stock
with dispatch, and there is no likelihood, thus
far, of any want of food in our markets. The
quantity of wheat and corn which is coming
eastward from Chicago is almost unprecedented.
If the new crop turns out as well as it promises
at present, it will restore the West to prosperity,
and the indications are fair that even with a
large crop, the wants of the foreign world will
prevent prices declining below paying rates.
The weather in England has thus far not been
very propitious."
The New York Tribune says of English grain
crops;
according to the Government returns, the
deficiency in the principal crops of Ireland for
the year 1852 was as follows: 278 900 quar-
tiers Of wheat, 1888 900 quarters of oats, los, 900
quarters of barley, SOB 600 tons of potatoes,
Reducing wheat, oats, and barley to bushels,
and we have in these crops alone a deficit of
$4,000 bushels. 4 necessary consequence
of this enormous decrease in the products of the
soil CT Ireland is the exodus of its population,
which promises to be quite large this year
The Tribune predicts that the export of bread
stuffs for the coming year will be larger than
any year since the Famine year, 1s47.
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NUMBER Is.
Extraordinary Mirage at Sea.
A Paris letter SAYS


Lieut. Jullien's book, which has just appear
ed, has caused great sensation amongst the
magnetlzlng and spirit seeing portion of the
community, whose belief was dying out for
want OF ailment. The young Lieutenant, of I'M
impeachable honor and undoubted veracity, re-
lates the story of the mirage witnessed by the
officers and crew of his ship, after the loss of
their consort, the Berceau, which surpasses any
nautical romance ever invented The phenom-
enon was not witnessed by one, nor by few.
but by the whole crew the sinking ship the
crew upon the raft fainting with exhaustion and
despair. The small steamer belonging to the
great ship was sent out, and drew SO near to
the phantom wreck that faces of old comrades
were recognized and well remembered voices
hailed with joy. Two small boats were let down
and manned to row among the breakers and
pick the wretched sufferers off the raft, when oI
as they drew near, all had vanished, raft and
spars and torn sails and haggared faces, all
had disappeared, and nought remained but a
few twigs, trunks and branches which had been
blown from the shore and lay rocking on the
pillows. The boats and steamer returned to
the ship heart struck and dispirited. But the
phenomenon of the change had been visible to
the crew left on board, who had followed the
messengers with their telescopes, at the mo-
ment at which it had taken place A lecture
was given on Saturday night at the Science
Universalle on the subject for no one seems
to doubt that the phantom there beheld by the
crew was in reality somewhere; and, there
fore, science seeks to explain by natural causes
what imagination seeks to attribute to spiritual
| influence.
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First CARRIAGES IN New YoRK-Robert MUIR
ray, the father of Lindley Murray, the gramma-
rian, and Mr.. Beeknian, owned the first coaches
introduced into the city of New York, ninety
years ago. 1t is said that the one belonging to
Dir. Beekman has been preserved, and is still in
possession of the family as relic of the past
The Knickerbockers were much prejudiced
against these coaches when first introduced, but
objections were soon overcome. Murray gave
ms the democratic name of "leathern conve-
niency," and often would it be seen on Broad
way dashing towards his handsome country
seat, now known as " Murray Hill.n
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Ia A gentleman who spoke of having been
struck with lady's beauty, was advised to
kiss the rod.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20
Goreign NeWs.
FROM EUROPE.

SAoKvTLLE, Jan. 10 The Cunard steamship Europa,
Cant Ieitch from Liverpool III A. NJ, 3st and Queens.
town evening Of the following day. arrived at Halifax at
q o'clock vesterdny morning
TnR Demonstrating Of Importance has uanspir-
II is reported in Paris that Austria, Naples, and Spain
will not send penpotenaree TO the Congress unless the
Pope is represented. a., =,
GRrAr BRIrfAN.--Iord Maoauay died the 2sth ult,
at London. lie had been unwcl about fortnight nom
disease Of the heart but had rallied 70 such an extent
that his mcd al did not apprehend danger ne re-
suit was, therefore, sudden and uneNPeoed- ne was
only 50 years old and as he was never married. ms ute
becomes extinct. a. -, A.,
The report Of the Board Of Trade on the loss Of the
paramata saws there il desire TO make rapid passages
At the expense Of safety Of the ship and such proceeding
Is censured. az. g., -., N IL
Another elopement in high life is reported The vile
~ ,si,b Ne A w Green curate Of the parish where
Tho partea resided The lady has property In her own
rights amounting TO flsOOJO.
FRANoR.-The London Herdifs Paris correspondent
speaks Of difficulties In the French Cabinet, and says
Persgnv prolonged stay In Paris is not unconnected
with Walcwski's uncertain tenure Of office.
II IL stated that pruee Napoleon will shortly be ap-
pointed Grand Admiral.
CHtHA-h is reported that the Americans had been
invited TO mediate between China and England and
France.
Thirty Of the crew Of the ship Flora Temple, whose
loss was repeatedly the Hungarian, had reached Manila
Ii is supposed that all the others board, including $50
coolies Tor Havana, we're drowned. The vessel struck
rock and foundercd. w.,
system Or nee immigration Of Chinese 70 the West
Indies had been organized by agent of the buush
government The native authorities OF Canton approx
ed and co-operated in the measure.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20
Markfts.


Reported BY NJ. +. wooD, Produce Communion Mey
chant, 81 ~ South Market Street, Boston.
BUTTER.-Thero is very little change in the Butter
market Strictly choice quality Is comparatively scarce
and firm, but with all other kinds the market is well sup
piled The receipts Of the week have been 3225 pack
ages The sales Of New York and Vermont daires have
been at 10 22c for good choice and extra, the price Oh
l6c per b. as to quality. In Canada, Ohio and othei
Western the sales have been at II lSc per 10, ~ ID
quality.
CHEEsE is firm. There is a fair demand with sale'
at lie per h. 10 quality, for common TO good Tbs
receipts Of the week have been 2 boxes and 80 casks
BEANS-ln White Beans there Ia no change. The
sales have been az Zoe 81 for commons 81 20 81 &c
for blue pod and 81 80 81 for extra pea aud marrow
he latter price obtained only fur very choice lots
bhAlN.-ln Oats there is very little change. tn,
sales Of Northern and Canada have been at 40 4Sc pei
1 the best lots generally held firm al the latter rate
Prince Edward Island are steady At 47c per bu. 2,66s
sacks Oats have been shipped during the week to New
orleans Rye is dull and prices lower, with sales al
IS a 90 per bu.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20
roLU AN0DYNE ron RHEUMATISM.

y
Rheumatsm 30 often treated by outward application,
fails OF cure or relief from the very fact that than
half Of the bee traced 10 dyspepuo habit This
causes Rheun atsm of the blood or circulation and usr-
fsiloes. Local Rheumatic pains are generally
confined 70 he muscular bouy parts, but when pass
from part " the system 20 the other it then is
rheumatism OF the Therefore, all cases Of gen
etd hheamaism are nerrons and wili ne reached WIN
the ion Anndyue. In OF indigestion light
Cathatc pd with mecurias twice thrice week on
RninE 20 bed VIII assist the Anodyne very much he
same law applies with nearly equa force IL cases Of Par
tal Paralysis, Gout and ~. Nitus Dance. See ayer-
usement and read the pamphlets. 10
DR SwrRrs INFALlIBLE LtSMENr This article is
claimed 90 be the most powerful safe and ehclcons cx
ternal remedy known, and from the evidence before
believe the claim TO be well founded, Ia which
it will prove real blessing To the public and
wish success We would advise all who have occasion
for such an article to give It tua The propnetors are
certainly far ~ their proposition FOR they put IL upon its
merits and guarantee satisfaction to every purchas
er.--Norwich ComIsr.
FRED. h. SIXTH is appointed Agent for Vermont.
HoLLowAy's PMS have wrought wonders in the
unhealthy regions Of the West and Southwest In Sep
TENDER last Hmm aeabury, aged 49, residing Ierre
Hapte la cured in two weeks OF bilious remitten
fever 10 which he had been subject every Fall or nine
years by the search operation Of this remedy The dis
ease had prostated him AFT the bust
est season Of the year causing him great peeunary loss
as well bodily suffering. The attack generally
fined him TO the house from the commencement Of the
Fall unul the middle Of December Every remedy that
the faculty could suggest tried without avail but
that which had dched their prescriptions for nine success
siye years was radically cured in fortnigbt nv Hoo
ways Pills. Mr.. Seabury writing under dsts January
81, says, 81 in the enjoyment perfect health
" We have had both experience and observation of
the curative properties Of the popular lniment prepared
by A. o HooD, Of WnOosk and prepared to say he
has right to call Il the - Excelsior" As alleyiatnr
Of pain aud as restorative. in portion at least Of the
ailments for which he recommends its application, be-
heve it has no superior, Mr. HooD Is straight-for
ward, sensible man, and pnroeyor Of nostrums and
glad that his valuable Eminent is attaining the
use and credit Il deseryes-Buriington Duly Tunes
JUiy "a, 1855
A FnrENp IN NEHp--Dr wistar's Balsam of wild
Cherry is friend in deed Who has not found il such in
curing all diseases Of the lungs aud throat coughs colds
and pulmonary elections and "last, not least" Com
sumption
Pho BoNo PuBLGco.-We commend the reader TO
the virtue Of Readings Russia Saye il unfortunate
10 sustain an accident from cut, burn, scad, any
ouer similar cause. II will not be found wanting in ef
hcacy. sold everywhere at 25 cents a box
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20
marriagrs.

In Waterbury, Jan 3. by the Rev. Payson Tyler Mr..
+ A Nowcomb of Waterbury, and Miss Ellen A. Smith
Of Williamstown.
In Morctown, Jan. l. Mr. Dcnison T. Freeman Of
Waitshcd, and Miss Emily L Spauldng Of Moretown.
Ia Berlin, Dec 20th Mr.. Eleazer II House aud Miss
Philena X. Benjamin, both Of b.
In Montpelier, at the Pavilion, Jan. 18th, Mr. Henry
4 Clifford, Of East Randolph, and Miss Sarah Jane
Woodwork Of Royalion.
In Morctown, Jan. IN inst. Mr.. Z. W. Backus and
Miss Mary +. W Whitilesoy, both Of NJ. Also. a.
Moretown, Jan. 10Th inst, Mr. Mason W. Boyce Of
fayston and Miss Amy Shoneo Of Duxbury, VI.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20
Boston 4 ntm uork ADVERTISEMENTS.
RUTTER, CHEESE AND PRODUCE
~ COMMISSION HOUSE

81 and 80 South Market Street, Boston.
Hsvins removed my location from City Wharf I take
this methcu 70 norn my consignces and all others in
teresed partc1ary in the sales Of Butter and Cheese
for this market, thst prepared 10 offer them ncreas
ed facilities for doing iher business, and would solicit
ecnsgnments being sen ble that owing TO the compe
ton, and high prices paid for Prodpce that the margin
penses therefore in connection wifA ny INCREASED fac
tiles, low rents and small expenses shall make my
commission charges very low and in psfacul1r for the
larger or regular conlgnmcnts.
| have Cash capital and other Cash facilities.
Country Produce Of all kinds received and sold on
Commission
Liberal advances made on consgnments.
Account sales and remittanccs made promptly.
My personal aud prompt attention given to all busi
ness entrusted my care
Store location one Of the very best.
Cellar the best 10 my experience for Butter.
Rents and expenses unusually low.
Terms for business moderate
Quotations and remarks perfectly reliable
hIrEnEscEs--for my present Commercial standing
refer you "
Charles Ellis, Esq. President Howard Banking Co.,
Boston
Chafisa lane, Esqi Director Bank North America,
Boston.
9. \. seymour, ESQ, osdensbursh, y. Y.
". u. Allen Son, do.
H. b. sowlos ESQ, ST. Adams, VI
fer my personal and business reputation in this City
refer yal 90
Jqmcs NJ; Bc,1e. ESD, Merchant.
Aphcus Hardy, ESQ.
Bingham, Joy 8 Co.. Produce.
II Ammidown Co.. Commission Merchants.
Coycrsc Hardiug < Co. Merchants
Jcwett Tibbeta Co. Merchants
Potter & Dcmmon, Provisions
Stone Eldrcdgc. Provisions.
r. S. 1the statements and references are sadsacto.
ry rust there will be no disappointment from expert
enoe by consiuors. NJ. +. WOOD.
May q, 1859 1890
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20
NJ o AN T r Il N ID
E. CLARK's REVOLVING LooPER DOUBLE
THREADED
FAMILY SEWING MA CHINE.


Everybody and his wife pronounce 4 the oes, IN the
er and Embroder with perfection, and particularly
adapted TO Family Use.
They will all kinds Of goods, from the finest TO the
coarsest better than any other Machine nov extant and
may be used with excellent success IN all kinds OF light
leather work. Any person Of ordinary intelligence can
IN one hour learn 10 them successfully. These ma
chimes are warranted and any person purchasing them
can return them and get their money II amer month %
trial they do not prove satisfactory.
The following are among the advantages they possess
over all other Machines
lst They simple, strong and durable, easily un-
defstood and managed, and not liable TO get out Of
der.
ID They use cotton from the ordinary spool without
reminding saving time, trouble and waste.
3D. The stitch is stronger and more difficult TO rip
than any other made by machinery, and superior 10 the
best hand-scwing. The two threads double ooped
into each and firmly tied and knottcd at every stitch
They take the same stitch as the celebrated Grover &
Baker Machine, which Is the best and most elastic stitch
ever made
4th. They sew with Cotton. Linen and silk thread
equally we'll
9Th. They rINIsH their work There is no occasion
20 asten the threads 40 either end Of the
quired by all shuttle stitch machines
9th. Every Machine is made 10 run by hand or foot
power thus combining the advantage Of both methods
REFERENCES
We have large list Of references, but will give the
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viz;
We the undersigned citizens OF Chicago, H. and 81.
Louis, Mo-. having lately purchased Of Raymond
Latest Improved Patent Sewing Machines and used 10
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service do chcctfully recommend II To all persons wish
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20
LATEST NEWS.

THF LAwRENcE CALAMITY.-Tuesday
last was set apart by Mayor Saunders, Of
Lawrence as day Of fasting humiliation
and prayer, in view Of the awful calamity
which had beiallen the city OF the day and
its observance, the reporter Of the Boston
journal says
The day set apart by His Honor the Mayor
for prayer and duplication was mild and
spring-like The sky was clear, and the sun
shed mantle Of cheerful warmth over the
CITY. wherein are hearts upon which rest a
leajen weight of woe: hearts cold and sad
in the midst of all the sunshine and sympa-
thy which a kindly Providence and loving
friends bestow. The appalling catastrophe,
one short week ago. with its train Of melan-
choly events. has subdued the worldly zeal
Gus. humbled the naughty. and brought the
high and the low into closer fellowship than
ages of prosperity could have done. There
were none so poor but could add their mite
to the general fund for the relief Of their suf-
fering fellows. nor yet so rich as to despise
the counsel which cometh from above To
this source they appealed for assistance.
Christian people Of all denominations betook
themselves to their respective churches. &C
huoWleuBthB '"ott NV PD"ND"N0 "PYN '-e ~ 20
Of all good. and drawing consolation from the
lips Of tho preacher. Religious services were
held in all the churches, the exercises being
well attended,
A large number Of the slightly wounded
are recovering. and may be seen hourly in
the streets The cases at first reported dan
eerous have been materially decreased
Two more bodies have been recovered from
the ruins, and many Of those reported ms
missing have been heard from in other towns,
so that the number Of missing is reduced to
fourteen. Contributions to the amount of
upwards Of $4,000 have been sent in aid Of
the sufferers
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20
FRIENn IN NEED. TRY 1T.

Sweets Infabo Eminent Is prepared from the recipe
Of DR. Stenhen sweet Of Connectcut the great bone set
and bss been used in his practice for the last twenty
vears with most astonishing As external
remedy is without rival and will alleviate pain
speedily than any other preparation. For an Rheumatic
and Nervous Disorders Il s truly nfalble and
ratye for Sores Wounds Sprain Bruises, &c. It's so0h
ing, healing and powerful strengthening properties,
cite the just wonder aud astouishment Of ali who have
given il trial Over four hundred certificates ofremark
able cures, performed by il within the last years. at
test this fact See Advertisement Jan
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20
Deaths.

In Barre Jan. ]. Jennie A., daughter Of Clark and
Myra Holden, aged years and Also, Jan. T.
Mrs. Olive S. Day, widow Of the late Ira Day aged o.
In Northhcld, July 10, Marshall r. Davis Esq, aged
IS years
Ia Berlin, Dec q, Mr.. John Randall, aged "a years.
In Wlliamstown Jon G, Widow Ruth Delano, aged
s.
In McHcury, Illinois, Jan. 7ih, u Consumption. J0hu
Wesley only Of Francis aud Patience Gale formerly
Of Barre, Vermont aged % years.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20

To- The Minnesota Democratic State Con
vention for the election Of Delegates TO
Charleston passed resolutions endorsing the
bred Scott decision; opposing the opening
of the African slave trade denouncing the
Harpers Ferry insurrection and declaring
for stephen A. Douglas as their first choice
for the Presidency. The resolutions instruct
she Delegates to Charleston to vote for him
a, long as such support will prove available,
aud declare that the Democracy Of Minnesota
will uphold the Charleston nominee, whoever
he may be.
A resolution instructing the Delegates to
vote for Douglas until tho majority decide
otherwise was voted down by thirty-eight
majority.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20
TO THE LADIES'
MOTIFS MAGIC HAIR INvIGORATOR.
MANY pppFuMpn sorn EVERNNv...,.

HIGHLY PERFUMED, SOLD EyERYwHERE.
Mn. A. J. GRKRS-My Dear Sir 1t affords me plea
TO inform you that the Prof Motts Magic Hair In
vigoraor obtained Of you three months since has been
used by my daughter with very great stopped
The hair coming ont in very short time, and produced
healthy condition Of the scalp. We using the
lnvgoraor tct article and truly say its quail
tiles IN this respect unsurpassed Its delicate yet
delicious perfume is feature in its compound and
hazard nothing in saying 1t stands unsurpassed the
whole catalogue Of hair remedies.
Yours with esteem,
L. II. HERRICK, NJ. D.,
5lO2 ~ State ST. Albany, n. y.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20
CAMBRIDGE CATTLE MARKEr.-Jan. IS, 1859

AtMarke 707 Cattle 700 Bceyes, 81 Store, consisting
Of Working Oxen Cows, and one, two and three years
Odds PRrcrs
Beef extra, S1,2j a 7,75 Working Oxen, none
" first quail G7j 900 Cows Calves, 30 81
" sec. $50 a 600 Yearngs none
" third " 3.75 a 600 Two years olds, II %
" ordinary 300 600 Three -" "a %
Sheep and Lambs-At Market 220i Prices
In Lots. 200 "a $50 Extra a. select. 80l $50
RnMARKs-Not any change in prices NJ beef from last
week, Tor the second and lower qualities The market
was rather quicker than last week the prices
there was smaller supply. The number Of sheep was
smaller, and sales rather quicker than last week the
same prices.