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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-04-12

and as he had COW with him, he resolved 10
make trial OF living on milk diet. lie ala
SO, and found that il would sustain life, and on
this article Of food alone he lived and laDoreo
through the entire summer Franklin himself
could not have done better than this. Truly,
he deserved to be successful, and he was, for
self denial and perseverance like this is sure of
it's reward.
But, indeed, after the settlers had succeeded
in raising crop of grain, there were no mills
at hand for manufacturing the same into meal
or -four. With corn they could get along
some way at home, as there were a variety OF
ways for preparing that grain for the table, but
with wheat it was different. A man who still
lives in Sheldon has been to mill, as far as Bur.
lington, forty mies-carrying sgrain on the
back of horse This was anterior to wagon
roads. Flour must have I" went far " in those
days.
Another man. living in the same town, has
been to Plattsburgh, N. Y, for the same pur-
pose, with an OT team, in the winter season,
and cut his own road through the forest to the
lake.
But will not multiply instances of hard
ship, as the foregoing are sufficient, and my let
ter is getting lengthy.
Amid all the discouragements by which our
ancestors were surrounded, and the unnumber-
ed difficulties with which they had to contend,
yet that was time in which men lived and en-.
joyed themselves. They were in measure free
from the rivalry, petty and strife for the ascen-
dency, which characterizes, to too great an ex-
tent, the men and women of to-day They
practiced economy and simplicity; they were
Injured to toll and privaton, and, as a conse-
quence, they were possessed of sound minds
and high physical endowments. How much
better would it be for us if we possessed these
last qualities. But it is said that each genera
ton becomes weaker and wiser If 80, who
shall predict the future exalted state of our
wisdom or the degenerated specimens of man
hood that must contain it.? E. R. TowLE.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-04-12

A HIGH RENT.-A hole in the crown of your
A BAD HAT, taken to an evening party, fire.
quently comes out the next day as good as new.
SEEING cellar nearly finished, waggish
fellow remarked that it was an excellent foun-
dation for a story.
If you lost your nose, what would you do for
another? Take the first that turns up.
ONE of the fastest interpretations of the
character of Hamlet is that he was gambler,
for he says, /" How absolute the knave is; we
must speak by the card +"
81 HAVE learned this most profound truth"
says Alderman Johnson, T" from eating turtle,
that it shows a most depraved taste to mock
anything for its greenness
"DIcK, why don t you turn that Buffalo robe
t'other side out! The hair side is the warm
est" /" Bah Tom, don't you suppose the an
imal knew how to wear his own hidel"
AN said an Englishman, the other day,
" l belong to country upon which the sun
never SETS. " And l." said Yankee, {" belong
to country of which there can be no correct
map-it grows SO fast that surveyors can't keep
up with it," a.....
ABSENCE OF MND.-The first Lord Lyttle-
ton was very absent minded in company, and
when he fell into the river by the upsetting of a
boat at Hagley it is said of him that " he had
sunk twice before he recolected that he could
swim T
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-04-12

The Free Press says Z" The latest luxury
among the young men of Burlington is rufled
night shirts-the regular feminine article, with
twenty yards OF rufiing to each garment. We
understand that this dstemper has broken out
severely among the young gentlemen at the
West End, but how fast and far it may be
spreading VIC are not informed 1t is safe to
predict, however, that it will be confined to the
unmarried men.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-04-12

1t is said that in Australia when bank sus-
ponds, the usual practice is to take the Presi-
dent to the nearest tree and serve him in the
same manner. The remedy is simple, and is
believed by some to be eficacious, but we would
hardly recommend its introduction here.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-04-12

A dying Irishman was asked by his Confessor
if he was ready to renounce the devil and all his
works. go, your honor, don't ask me that
I'm going into strange country, and don't
want to make myself enemies
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-04-12

How many siokly ones wish they were healthy
how many beggarmen wish they were wealthy
how many ugly ones wish they were pretty !;
how many stupid ones wish they were witty ;
how many bachelors wish they were married /;
how many Benedicts wish they had tarried !
Single or double, life g foil of trOuble--riches
are stubble, pleasures bubble.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-04-12

I" Captain, what S the fare to Saint LOUISE"
" What part of the boat do you wish to 60 on
cabin or deck?' I" Git out with your cabin, /"
said the traveller :" live in cabin at home
give me the best you've got here"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-04-12

On the morning Of January LIST, the whole
circumference of Paris stepped out a mile, and
drew within its embraces three hundred thous-
and new inhabitants. Paris now contains
population of million and half When com !.
pleted, the new city will be thirty miles in cir
conference, with ninety-two gates The old
octroi wall is to be converted into boulevard
and planted with trees, and will constitute the
largest street in the world.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-04-12

Some 4" sweet SIXTEEN" too bashful to own
up, has sent the Junior Of the Banner pair
Of slippers. Master Cook, young lass with
such c.re of your feet, would take good caro- Of
your heart and hand.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-04-12

GEESE PICKED BY MAcHINERY.-T Scientific
American announces machine for picking
geese, the result Of number of years labor,
and one Of the most ingenious pieces of mechan-
ism ever seen. 1t not only plucks the feathers,
but separates the long ones from the short ones
while passing through the machine. It will
pick forty-fve geese per hour.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-04-12

thar consarn'd pictures, let 'cm go. Eff they'd
a got US, we'd fried longer an we fried EN-.
It's bad enLf, but howsumeVer faint best tn
cry over split milk"
(T0 BE CONTINUED
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-04-12
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-04-12

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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-13

"1on," Of the Baltimore Sun, has at last
made the discovery that the threats of
pro-slavery men to dissolve the Union in
case they cannot: elect such candidate
for President as they choose, are doing
them more harm than good. He says:
Gas matters now stand, Mr.. Stewards
boast of $4,000 Republican majority IN
New York over any opposition ticket, is
not absurd. The warnings which come
from the South Of danger TO the Union
from the ascendency of the Republicans in
the federal government, are unheeded by
some, and by others, and by not few, re-
sented. Their effect really appears to be
favorable to Black Republicanism."
Many of the soundest Democrats are
now freely saying that they are entirely
tired of being dragooned by the Slave
Power, and will vote for the Republican
ticket if that be the surest way to stop the
insolence and threats of the ovcrseers.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-13
Stephen Miller.

Mr.. M1LLER commences his tour on TO-
morrow, and wi i speak in nearly every
county in the State, laying south of this
point, prior to the 9th of November. We
understand that he has about forty ap-
pointments, at thirty-fve of which he ex-
poets to engage in discussion with Hon. G.
9. Andrews, candidate for Elcctor on the
Douglas ticket. We bespeak for Mr.. NJ.
from the Republicans of Minnesota, large
meetings and cordial reception. .s..
The following extracts will serve to show
the estimate placed upon Mr.. Miller's ef
forts where he has been heard:
,''Stephen Miller, who heads the ticket, is, is
worthy citizen, good Republican and an able
speaker. He has had considerable experience
on the stump, and when once aroused will
make the fur fly in m amusing manner. He
is an earnest advocate, and wherever he speaks
will create blaze Of enthusiasm. st. Pau
Times. :..r.:...
''Mr. Miller's speech was full Of earnestness
and good humor, and was received with I'm.
bounded manifestations Of favor. We know Of
no more effective political speaker in the State
he IL pleasant, concise, epigramatic, and able
and will do good service in the cause from nov
till election: Everybody likes to hear him. ,
- -New Era. ,
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-13

A QuAKER's CODE OF HONOR
gentleman Of the broad-brim persuasion,
after selling his "truck" in market, yes
terday morning, stopped in the store of a
friend for an hours rest before leaving for
his home, some thirty miles distant, and
during his stay entertained a number of
his city scquaintances with spicy fund
of anecdotes, and a rare budget Of sensible
talk. He avowed his code of honor and
Of moral conduct something in this wise
eff man cheat thee once, shame on him;
if he cheat thee twice, shame on thee. If
a man deceives thee, trust him not again
if he insults thee; 60 away from him if
he strike thee, thrash him like smoke, If
thee have lost thy credit, be industrious
and thee will gain it. If thee have lost
thy property, be industrious, honest, and
frugal, and thee will acquire more II
thee have wife, take care Of her; if thee
have not, get. one immediately!-Rsters.
burq Erpress, 18th.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-13

b "A terrible tragedy occurred few
days ago at Grown Point, Iowa. A fam.
lily by the name of Mummery, consisting
Of the old man, three boys, son-in.l law
and several dauhhters, have been living al
variance for year or two, have had hard
words and frequently threatened each
others lives. The quarrel commenced
about the old mans property-one son
and the son-in-law on one side, and the
other sons on the other. The two have
often threatened to put an end to the old
man if they ever caught him alone.
On Monday, the old man was told by
his daughter that hawk was flying about
the house, and that he could shoot it. He
took down heavy double barrel gun. He
did not see the hawk, but looked about
until he got short distance from the
house, when he came across his son ano
his son-in. law, who said, "Here is the old
man-lct's kill him." and at once made
after him with an axe. He turned and
fired one barrel at his son, killing him in.
stantly. He snapped the other barrel at
the son-in-law, but it did not go off: He
then took double barrel pistol from his
pocket, and fred one barrel, taking of
one of his ears. He then fred the other
barrel and shot him through the bod, -
The son-in-law lived until Tuesday, and
gave in his testimony before the Coroner
jury, and died in twenty minutes there
after.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-13
&sop Outdone.

By the following fables it will be seen
that old Esop is still around, and takes
an interest in American politics:
A FARLF.-Three armed travellers were
passing along in the desert, at some dis
lance from each other, and apparently
having no communication together. One
from his head gear seemed Parsee, the
second was evidently Jew, while the
third showed all the marks of European
Suddenly monstrous serpent was seen,
not very far of, advancing furiously
towards them. All were Mortified and
the Parsee and the Jew, glancing at the
costume of one another and of the third
traveller, seemed about making off in diff:
ferent directions. "Come, come," cried
the European, "this will never do. If
you fly thus, he will overtake US one after
another, and when he has destroyed us all,
will return and devour, US at his leisure
Let us unite our forces, forgetting differ
ences now at least of no consequence, in
the common danger l will fire at him,
as he comes within good gun shot; you
can then fall upon him with sword and
spear; I, too, will he'll with the butt of
my musket, and he will fall an easy prey"
BY this concerted action the three saved
their ives.-Bostom Courier.
ANOTHER FABLE.-As the Goddess of
Liberty was journeylng over desert she
was waylaid by three ruf6ans. One, from
his hcad-gear, seemed Parsee, the second
was evidently wandering Jew, while the
third appeared like an exiled squatter SOW
ereign. 1t was the intention of these
men to overcome and bind her, and then
to sell her into slavery and divide the
spoils. But after they had partially sue
ceeded in their vile purposes they quar-
relied among themselves, and while they
were in hot dispute as to the respective
share each was to receive, they were bold
ly attacked by an honest American la
borcr who CHANGED to pass that way with
an axe on his shoulder, and seeing the
Goddess of Liberty bound and bleeding,
rushed upon and slew the rufians and re-
leased her from her bonds Asa reward
for his valor she made him President over
her Republic Of the United States Of
America, and all that land was filed with
praises Of his Justice and honesty.-Boston
AtLns
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-13

"RuTH HAL1."-On our return from
the East we made it point to stop al
Chicago and see our pleasant correspon'
dent "Ruth Hail." We found her q
large-bodied, large:souled English lady
with ripping brown hair, soft brown eyes,
and a kind, motherly face-one Of the
plaiaest, quietest housekeepers who ever
devoted her time to the domestic comfort
Of husband, two grown daughters, and a
son up to her shoulder. AS the North.
western reporter for "Wilkes' Spirit of the
Times" one might fancy Aunt Ruth a
dashing lady, instead Of which she appears
to be model Of domestic retirement, inner
ting a love Of fine horses by birth and
breeding in Old England, in that class Of
ladies who follow the fox chase over hedge
and ditch and are al much at home in
the saddle as on the sofa She notes the
fine points Of horse as naturally as we Go
harmony in the colors Of dress, or the
position of a political party, and is the
only woman we have met who appreciates
Rosa Bonheur. Rosa's portrait decorates
the wall Of her home, which is an odd
mixture Of unpretending plainess and
highly cultivated artistic tastes. The
time spent there is set down on memory's
tablet with long white mark.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-13

Store, in the different languages needed in
this County, aud more may be obtained at
any time when needed. 4 \
7 truss that new md general inter est
may be manifested in The circulation Of tn.
scriptures, BY all classes as tho American
Bible Society i. union of all the Evan
gelical Denominations of Christians, and
ofthose who do not belong to any church,
as every Philanthropist and Patriot must
know that the prosperity and good Of our
Country and fellows depend very much
upon the Word of God. : 80
Yours truly,
=. c' xA4N1,as
Agent Of the Amer. Bible Society, MINI.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-13
Correspondence of the St. Cloud Democrat
FROM SUPERIOR.

oC0o0A OOIAS AOoO.
I take the opportunity of sending few lines
by Mr.. Doble's team which starts to-day for
Grow Wing with Mr.. Emerson, U. s. Survey
or General, to inspect some Government sur
veys. As I expect to leave Superior on the
North Star of Sept. 10th, for the U. S. Agricul-
tural Exhibition, will be unable to answer the
numerous letters and inquiries of parties on
the Upper Mississippi, who are DESTROYS to
bring provisions &c. to Superior. My advice
to all is, come over at once and go down the
Lake to the Copper Mines, and make contracts.
There is no time to lose as the Miners lay in
their heaviest supplies in the months of Sep
TENDER and October. Last year 312, 900 lbs
Of butter, ETC., etc., were imported, and 1851
head of cattle. You cannot sell -four here be-
cause the steamboats, land double extra brands
on the Lake, from $500 to $500 per bbl
think that cattle will readily sell to the Miners
if the contractors will deliver them here at the
rate of So. 90 to SIS. so per hundred, live weight
And the steamboats, will take them ut the rate
Of $3.50 to $3.50 to the mining towns. The
best plan, however, is for your merchants to
come here at once and 60 down to the mines.
The North Star sails September 10th, 22nd,
Oct. 9th, 22nd, sc. I have not the Elgtn's
sailing days. J. s. RICHIE.
P. 81 trust that my friends on the Upper
Mississippi will see that the candidates for the
Legislature are pledged to the Railroad to Lake
superior-make them show their hands.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-13
Great Demonstration at Detroit!
- THE CITY ALLHABLAZE!
Thirty THOUSAND REPUBLICANS PRESENT,
5000 Wide Awakes There.
SPEECH BY GOV, SEWARD.
Speeches by Cen. Nye, Lieut.. Gov
tT;a n {! Jacob !. OBJ N. Howard, Aus
IMMENSE E1NTHUSlA SlM!.

DETROIT, Sept. Notwithstanding
the decided appearance of rain this morn.
ing, the Republican demonstration to-day
has been decided success. AT an early
hour, crowds of people from the interior
OF the State and neig hboring towns COM
menced pouring in, and continued until
noon, when most of the trains had arrived.
The number in attendance was variously
estimated at from 10000 100000. The
procession, which commenced forming at
one. o'clock, was very imposing, Three
thousand Wide Awakes, with twenty-eight
bands ofmusic, six horse team filled with
ladies. dressed in white, representing the
several States, a fat boat on wheels duly
manned and equipped. rail fence on an
immense platform, comprised some of the
principal features Of the display.
Many buildings along the route of the
procession were gaily decorated with flags
and streamers; the whole making grand
and beautiful display: The procession
marched to the freight depot Of The Detroit
& Milwaukee Railway, where the multitude
was addressed by Governor Seward. All
being unable to hear him, stands were sub.
sequently erected in different parts Of the
grounds and occupied by Gen. Nye, Sena-
tor Wade, Hon. Austin Blair, Hon. Jacob
NJ. Howard, and other distinguished gen
tlemen.
The torch-light procession this evening
is a grand affair. Over three thousand
Wide Awakes are in procession. Along
the line Of march, rockets are being set off,
bon6res burning, buildingsilluminated, and
the streets decorated with transparencies
and banners bearing appropriate notices
and devices. This display is grand beyond
description.
Gen. Nye is addressing an enthusiastic
audience from a stand on the Campus
Martius, and Gov. Seward and Lieutenant
Governor Patterson Of N. Y. , have Just re-
sponded to call for speeches from the
balcony of Senator Chambers private resi-
dence.
Gov. Seward leaves tomorrow for Lam
sing. Michigan, where he speaks on Thurs
day next and then proceeds to Kalamazoo,
where he speaks on Saturday.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-13

ourself had calculated to lose for the ben
eft Of the country, in our banking and real
estate operation. I ! ..ej j
w feel well repaid for having been
kept two extra hours On tie road, BY
learning the true'history Of the creation Of
Minnesota; and would respectfully sug-
gest that some alteration be made in that
sweeping declaration which heads the first
chapter of Genesis; and have it read some
what in this wise: "In the Beginning
God made the heavens and the Earth, all
except Minnesota, which was afterwards
made by the SPECTATORS. This injured
gentleman served as full supply Of dis,
tiippguisshfed traveller during our journey
eastward; and on our return We were
equally fortcnate in meeting young lady
in soiled bingham dresa ornamented
with white cotton trimmings, who in the
first half hour informed US that she had
been handled Gin infancy" on the knees Of
an cold niger" whose name was not Uncle
Ned, but Uncle Adam, which same old
niger had performed like handling op.
Grafton for her mother and her grandmoth.
er, that! she had lately visited that same
old niger, an the ancestral estate in Ken.
tucky, been clasped in his fraternal arms
and found him in fine health and sn;r;t,
at the early age Of QUO hundred and fifty
She had also the humiliation Of acknowl
edging that she is cousin to the Illinoi.
Rail Splitter, also to Mr.. Bell of the Ev
erett ticket, but her patriotism leads he,
to prefer that Mr.: Douglas will b
elected, as in the event of eithe,
Of her relatives reaching the White Hous.
she fears some interference with Uncle
Adams rights and immunities. As til,
lady lives in house which cost ten thou
sand dollars and has one or two intimat,
acquaintance whose front doors alon,
cost eight thousand, and will extend he,
travels into Minnesota, we trust that Uncl,
Adam may be sent for to take charge O.
her until she cuts her eye teeth, and thai
COMMITTEES be appointed to receive arc
introduce her to the man who made Min
nesota.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-13
TERRIBLE CALAMITY
Si0 1ERkIkhTIoN oF Ax EXCURSION PaaIYI
THE STEAMER LADY ELGIN SUNK
FOUR HUNDRED LTVES I0sr,

MILWAUKEE,, Sept. 8.-This evening at
2 o'clock the schooner Augusta ran into
the steamer Lady Elgin bound down.
about IL miles out from Chicago, and
within 20 minutes the Elgin snnk IN 100
feet Of water off Point Waneka, and oil
on board are reported to be lost except II.
There was a large number Of passengers
consisting Of the Union Guards of this
city going to Chicago on an excprsfon,
with other military, bremen and band of
music, both male and fei,nsle, 4b0bf bah.
with quite a;number ofprominent citizens.
No names Of those lost or saved have been
received. When the intelligence o lie
loss Of the steamer Lady Eigiin with tic
excursion party of. the Union Guards on
board reached this city,it spread like Wild
fire through the streets. =
The passengers were nearly all froa
this city, and among them were a good
many prominent citizens accompanied by Ia
dies and children. The telegraph and news
paper Offices have been thronged all dav
with parents, brothers, sisters and friends
Of those on board, and the telegraph lines
were given up exclusively to dispatches
concerning the disaster Many who pre-
sentcd messages inquiring about their
friends we're in tears, and the most Intense
anxiety and excitement were manifested
in the countenances of ALL Ladies cane
to inquire for husbands, children for
mothers and fathers, and some Of the
scenes presented were the saddest ever
exhibited here. IT,. = (. Z z:= .sey u
Among the passengers were several
of the Common Council, and four or Eve
policemen. = ~
A special train was to be sent at noon
to obtain full particulars, and render such
assistance as was needed, The disaster IS
the all-absorbing topic of conversation
here, and business in consequence geue--
ally neglected: Telegraph lines are 80
busy nothing but news Of the disaster ant:
messages relative to it: can be sent. ~