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LvrnrR's REsIDENcE AT wIrrEN

LvrnER's RESIDENCE AT WITTEN-
understanding rough, neglected
stairway, entered the room in which
Luther resided after his marriage. His
old furniture is still there-the chair on
which he sat--a kind Of double seat,
where he used TO SIT and converse with
his Catbarina-all Clipped and sliced by
Vandal travellers. There, too is the old,
large stove, whose plates are covered
with figures of the four evangelists, cast
after devices by Luther himself. That,
fortunately, cannot be cut into chips. A
little case, protected by g lass doors, con-
tains number of relies, such as speci-
mems Of his hand writing, some old doc
uments, and embroidery wrought by his
wife. There are fragments of drink
ing glass, said to have been broken by
Peter the Great. When young man,
he visited Wittenburg and desired to
carry away the glass, but, being refused
permission, he dashed it in pieces on the
foor--an act worthy this naughty and
passionate czar. There, too, is beer
mug of large size, which shows that three
centuries have not changed the German
devotion to his favorite beverage. Over
the door is a scrawl in chalk, protected
by glass, which may be guessed TO be
Peter, and tradition says was written by
the ear. If so, the scribbling propens-
ity is not confined to Americans. In an
adjoining room is desk from which the
great reformer lectured. On its front
are four circular paintings, representing
the four faculties of the University
Law, Medicine, Theology, and Philoso-
ply. The latter contains fine female
figure, which my guide said was a like
ness of Catharina, showing alike Luther's
taste and affection. On the walls are
portraits by Cranch. There is also
cast taken after Luther's death.
was looking at the monuments, and
asking where is Luther's, when my guide
pointed to plain stone at my feet, which
was part of the floor, wherein was
the name of Luther. Removing this,
there is neat bronze tablet, with his name
and date of birth and death. Such is
the simple monument. A similar one
marks where MeIancthon sleeps.--Bish.
OPP Simpsons Letters.
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Our SOCIAL ANTAGoNIsM.-Th

Our SOCIAL ANTAGoNIsM.-Ihe
London Times says;
at really seems as if the social equal
ity enforced in America had produced as
its fruit deep political antagoniSm' In
every quarter, and in every report, we
/ find traces of violent collision between
class and class. Men seem ready to
adopt even the desperate alternative oil
new nationality rather than accept Inc
government of the fraternity oil those
whom they consider their interiors. The
federal government is spoken of as rep
resening class whose ascendancy no
gentleman could accept. 1t is remarka-
! bic TO observe the prominence which this
strange feeling is assuming. We might
fancy we were reading The history Of
Bourbonism in La Vendee, or Jacobitism
in England. The description given Of
the saloons in Washington is like that of
the saloons in the Faubourg ST. German.
The ladies are all on the side of the Con-
federates, and, if Gen. Beauregard sho'd
ever succeed in entering Washington or
Baltimore, be would be received, we are
told, with universal reclamation.
This, however, except as one symptom
of the national discord, is not very i'm
portant matter. If the Unionists have
none but fine ladies and fine gentlemen
against them their work will be easy. Ii
it is to be battle between Cavaliers and
Puritans, with fashion, and not faith, at
the bottom of the strife, the Cavaliers
will not be winners"
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GooD.-A correspondent about to set
off with the naval expedition wrote to
the New York Tribune:
ave were somewhat astonished and
exceedingly well pleased to find how uni
versal was the desire not to have the fleet
sail on a Sunday. From the command
ing general down to the private, there
could scarcely be found a man who did
not express in terms more or less em-
phatic his sincere pleasure that it was so
arranged that we were not to embark On
hostile expedition on Sunday. And
the day was joyously passed in singing
hymns rather in ramming cartridges, and
the innocent, old-fashioEed steel tuning
fork was brought into constant requisi-
ton, to the utter neglect of the old-fash
toned steel bayonet."
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PARsoN BROwNLow.-In the last
number OF the Knoxville Wing, issued
Oct 26, the patriot Brownlow publishes
his farewell, stating that, as he is TO be
indicted before Confederate Jury, the
publication of his paper will necessarily
be suspended. He Stedfastly refuses to
give bond to the rebels for good beha-
vior, and says he is ready to start for
Jail at moments warning. lie also
says:
Not only So, but there am prepared
TO lie in solitary confinement, until !
waste away because of imprisonment, or
die from old age. Stimulated by con-
seriousness OF innocent uprightness, | will
submit TO Imprisonment for life; or die al
the end of rope before | will make any
humiliating concession to any power on
earth.
have committed no offense | have
not shOuldered arms against the Confed.
crate Government or the State, or en-
couraged others TO do so | have dis
courased rebellion, publicly and private
ly; ! have not assumed hostile attitude
toward the civil or military authorities OF
this new government. But | have COM
mitted grave, and | really fear unpar-
dcnable ofenSes. have refused to make
war upon the government OF the United
States. | have refused to publish to the
world false and exaggerated accounts of
the several engagements had between the
contendng armies; have refused to
write out and publish false versions of the
origin of this war, and of the breaking
up of the best government the world ever
knew; and all this will continue to do il
it cost me my life. Nay, when l agree
to do such things, may a righteous God
palsy my right arm, and may the earth
open and close in npon me forever"
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OFFIC s.-Whatever NAV be the
scarcity of provisions at the south, the
crop of officers in Virginia is evidently
immense. A Richmond correspondent
Of the Memphis Appeal, writing 2lst ult.,
remarks:
Ulcers. Yes, oiIicers-all over
iowa. Walk where you will, like the
cannon at Balaklava, there are officers
some to the right of you, sorns to tho left
of you, some just in front of you. OH
GERS Of all grades and descriptions, from
the general ia his buff facngs to the lit
tie artillery lieutenant with the scarlet
trimmings. Go to church, and the chance
is you'll sec an officer in the pulpit. Go
to a concert, and you may hear an officer
perform IA solo on the clarionet. Go to
the hotels and the main saloon of the
Exchange, or the Spotswood, looks as
gay as tulip bed or a poultry show
Zouave captains, crowned with their bla-
zing red caps ard waddling about in their
loose trowSers cavalry colonies, gold
laced in three lines from wrists to elbows
infantry majors, in smart uniforms fresh
from the iaiIor's, aud probably as yet IN
paid for, all moving in and out of the mis-
cellaneous crowd in bewildering confu-
sion. The ignorant visitor wonders how
the army gets along in their absence, and
what such multitude of fighting men in
commission can be doing in Richmond.
| make no effort to explain it. As cor
respondent | only seek to give you rapid
sketches Of what is seen al d talked about
here, and officers just now are more seen
n good deal than anything ,lsc."
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ISAAC INGALLS, STEvENs.-Few pub
lie men have attracted more the attention
of our community than has Gov. Stevens,
who commands the land forces in the
naval expedition which has recently sail
ed. Being related TO US as it were by
peculiar ties, his public career as SOL
der and statesman has been watched
and bis success exulted in, with delight
and appreciation yet we doubt If many
know the record Of his well spent life up
to this time.
His promotions have been so rapid and
his services so varied, that it would be
hardly possible FOR his friends to have
followed him through them and retain a
memory of them all. Hence we have
taken some pains to collect what we be-
lieve TO be an entirely correct record of
his public advancement up to the present
time. Isaac ingalls, Stevens entered
West Point as cadet from Massachu-
sets in 1885, aud graduated at the head
of his class as Second Lieutenant, in July
1910. He was Adjutant of Engineers
in 1918, was breveted Captain for gal
laut and meritorious conduct in the bat
ties of Conircas and Cherutusco, onthe
20lh Of August, l847, and received a
severe wound on the same day at the at
tack on San Co>me gate.
After the close of the Mexican war,
in lS49, he became attached TO the Unit
ed States Coast Survey, which position
he resigned March 10, 1853. and accept
ed the Governorship of Washington Ter
ritory and Superintendent of Indian AZ
fairs, which position be held to August
20, 1857, He was commissioned to treat
with the Indian tribes of Washington
and Nebraska Territories, from 1854 to
1896, eXtingnished the Indian title to
five-eighths of the territory of Washing
ton, and made "A treaty with the Black.
feet. He took charge of the exploration
of Northern route for the Pacific Rail
road from 1858 to 1855; was command.
er-in-chier OF the Volunteers of Wash.
ington Territory during the war of 1855
and $50 planned two campaigns against
the Indians, in which were fought the
successful battles of Connelfs Prairie
add Grand Revele," and many Skin
mishrs. lie was a delegate to congress
from Washington Territory from 1859
to 1861. Gov. Stevens was elected Col.
onel of the New York 10Th (Highland
Regiment in July, 1861.
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SABBATH IN TINE COUNTRY,

The creaking wagons in the shedi
The busy fail is heard no more:
The horse is Uttered down and FED
The harness hangs above his head'
The whip behind the door.
His leathern gloves aud hooked bill
To-day the woodman throws aside
The blacksmith's fiery forge is still,
The wooden wheel of the old mill
Sleeps in the mill-dam wide.
The miIler's boat is anchored where,
Far out, the water-lilies sleep;
You see their shadows mirrored there,
The broad white flowers reflected clear
Within the mill-pond deep.
The harrow's in the garden shed,
Hoe, rake and spade are put away
Unweeded stands the onion bed.
The gardener from his work hath ned
IT'S holy Sabbath day.
Upon the wall the white car Sleeps
BY which the churn and milk pans lie
A drowsy watch the house-dog keeps,
And scarcely from his dull eye peeps
Upon the passer-by.
And sweetly over hill and dale
The silvery sounding church bells ring;
Across the moor and down the dale
And come and go, and on the gale
Their Sabbath tidings fling.
From where the white washed Sunday scho'
Peeps out between the poplars dim,
Which ever throw their shadows cool
Far out upon the rushy pool.
You hear the Sabbath hymn.
From farm and field, and grange grown gra
From woodland walks and winding way
The old and young, and grave and gay,
Unto the old church come to pray,
And sing Gods holy praise.
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GEN. FREMoNT's HOUSE IN ST.
LoUl The Cincinnati Commercial
thus puts quietus on one of the main
charges against Gen. Fremont:
"Thurlow Weed, in rehearsing the
grievous sins committed by Gen. Free
mont, asserts the exploded theory that on
assuming command at St. Louis, he took
house for his headquarters for which
the government is paying $4,000. We
have repeatedly stated that the house
does not cost the government cent; that
its use was rendered freely by friend Of
Gen. Fremont, and that it is nobody 5
bushes, under the circumstances, wheth-
er it was brown stone front or log
cabin. Most of the accusations rehears-
ed by the venerable Tburlow are Of the
same ancient character, and have been
refuted time and again"
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DIARRHEA AND PAIN IN THE
BOWELS CURED.

CARTHAGE, Hamilton Co, o., Nov. %, 1858
DR.. Q. L. BAKER,
Much Esteemed F-ica3:- have had a
severe attack Of Diarrhea, attended with severe
gripping pains, and was reduced very low. l
tried many different medicines, but all to no
purpose, until got II bottle Of your Pain
Pauacea, and commenced its use. The first
dose put a Quetus on the gripping pains, and
| had not used two twenty-five cent bottles
mended it to friend, who was attacked with
cramp collie, and suffering with excruciatinG
pains, and three doses entirely cured him.
". y. BARRY.
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LIST OF PRICES.
,,,xyY
our HARMONIC ORGAN.

This isthe most desirable instrument for church
es, concert and lecture rooms, yet invented.
lst 1t comes at a much lower price, cOnsid-
ering what it is capable of doing.
I'd. 1t is far more simple in construction, and
therefore less liable to get out of order.
Sd. 1t contains only half many reeds as
other instruments of the same power and con
scquently not half the expense to keep it in
tune.
4th. 1t is much more easily managed by the
player, being less complicated in the arrange
ments of stops, &c.
1t may be blowed by the player or with lev
er by another person.
The Harmonic Organ has also fine, powerful
Pedal Base, with reeds entirely disconnected
from the other part of the instrument Making
altogether an instrument of nearly as much
power as a thousand dollar Pipe Organ.
II All our instruments are made in the mos
thorough manner, and warranted in every res
pect A complete assortment of new and sec
ond hand Pianos constantly on hand for sale anc
to rent.
u Tuning and Repairing done to order.
ESTY & GREEN.
Brattleboro, June II, lS6l-25yl
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accidents of the Fight at Balls Bluff

Mr.. p. II. Ilildreth of GrOtOn com
municates to the Worcester Spy some
interesting incidents Of the battle OF Balls
Ruff. narrated to him at Poolesville, by
the soldiers. after that disastrous struggle.
One little Irishman of Co. |, belonging
in Webster, got six bullet holes through
his coat. but not scratch on his body.
He said he didn't mind the danger, but
they were shabby rascah to spoil his coat;
said he should wear it, however, while
rag Of it remained. Ills coat of honor
TO him. Another incident was as follows:
Zone of the plivates of Company II.
had ball shot through both legs, with
out, however, injuring the bone. lie
still kept his place in the ranks, loading
and firing, wherever he could see a rebel,
until another wound in the thigh pros
trated him. His comrades were about
to bear him from the field, when he came
sufficiently near 10 request them to prop
him up against tree, where he did his
duty nobly, with his three wounds in
front, until another shot struck him in
the leg, iust below the knee, burying IT.
self in the bone. This last was too much
for him to stand up under, and he allow
ed himself to be carried from the field,
saying as he went, to his comrades, Give
'em jessie, boys, I'll he back and help
YOU soon.' He was very low when
left. and fear he is dead before this,
but if so, his wife aud family, while they
mourn his loss, may, and / trust will,
glory in his fame. A grateful country
should remember them substantially"
An officer of Company A, who was in
the hospital when he learned that de-
tachment of the 18th was ordered across
the river, insisted on joining them, de-
claring to his attendants, who tried to
dissuade him that the thought of iigh!
with the rebels would give him strength.
lie went, fought through the day, and
the men said the fight seemed to suit him.
z. Jorgeson, orderly sergeant Of the
same company, saw rebel aim at hin,
while loading, and hurried to get the firs
shot, but the rebel was too quick. The
bullet of the rebel cut a hole in Jorge
ton's tin plate, which was swung undeI
his arm, when he exclaimed in broker
English: "Ah! you fire well +; you spoi
Uncle Sans cruckery-I pay you fol
dat"-drew up his gun, shot him through
the breast and dropped him. Just as h'
fred, another rebel sighted him, and sho
him through the arm. This is the third
wound he has received in his third wal
---Vnce in Germany, once in Mexico, and
now at Balls Bluff.
One man is declared TO have been sho
by the rebels after the fight, after he hal
given up his gun and surrendered.
Charles b. Pratt, E.q. was dispatched
by Mayor Davis Of Worcester to tn
scene of action, with instructions to otfe
the Massachusetts Fifteenth Regiment
in behalf Of the city, any assistance o
succor they might require. The dut,
was promptly performed, and Mr. Pratt
returned with this message; Tell on
friends at home that we want immediate
ly three hundred and ten men, to fill tb
places Of those killed and missing, and
blanket and pair OF mittens for each 0
us. This all we ask of them for the pre-
sent"
1870 -
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ASTHMA CURED.

Morristown, August 30, 1857.
Dr. Baxter-DCar Sir: 1 have been severely
afflicted with Asthma for more than twenty-five
wears and for months in succession have not
been able to lie in bed and enjoy regular nights
rest, and some days would not be able to walk
from the house TO the barn, distance Of five or
six rods. About year ago / purchased two
bottles of DIR. Whites Elixir, prepared by you,
and commenced taking it according to direc-
tons, and am happy to say found immediate
relicf-and with very few exceptions, have had
my regular nights sleep ever since.
Truly yours, AFRAID BAKER.
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3 8 8 9 8 8 9

PRArrsyLLk, Yinton Co., o., Aug. 5, 1854
Dr.. O. r. BAKER,
Dor SRI have this day sold the la-
bottle of DR.. BAKERS PAIN PANACEA
| should have written to you sooner, but moi
expecting to sell the good supply had OF
hand. During the last week, however, my
sales have been four times as large as on!
week since have had your invaluable med,
cine, and the demand is still Increasing.
have never sold medicine that sustained Sc
high reputation. The Lung Fever, Choieri
Morbus, Cholera lntantum, Bilious Collie
Cramp Collie, and Flux, have been very prey
alent in this vicinity the past season, and
the Pain puuacea has not failed to cure in
every instance where it has been tried, 80 fan
as have heard. Please send me large
supply as soon as possible.
Very respectfully, yours,
II. w. sTOpDAEp.
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NEWSPAPER BLANKETs.-Our read
ers may remember the item which ran
through the newspapers several months
ago, to the effect that newspaper laid
between the bed clothes added greatly to
the warmth of the covering. We at
tached very little weight TO this statement,
but intelligent persons inform us that it is
really true, and that a newspaper under
the counterpart or under the jacket is
really very effective in keeping the body
comfortable. The texture Of the paper
is so close that it both keeps out the cold
air and keeps in the bodily warmth bet
far than cloth
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1T GIVES IMMEDIATE RELIEF IN
BILIOUS collie.

TAMrIco, Darke Co., o., Nov. 10, 1857.
MEssRs. A. l.. ScoyILL & Co.,
Gents. II am induced by sense OF Justice
to state to you that had a case in my family
Of ertreD,e SICKNESS. Ny rife ,cts secrecy at
tackled Nth Bilious CoLIe. We had the attend
ance Of good physician, but co"ld get no rcLif'
We administered DR. BAKERS LALN fANA-
CEA. and il produced the desired eject. Since
that we have had occasion to use it for Pam
in the breast, and for Fever and igpc, and il
ai,gays cured. | consider it one Of the best
r-,oJ;ainrs WILLIAM WILLIS.
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LOOK HERE.

THE subscriber having rented Deans carriage
shop at Barton village, is prepared to do all
kinds of carriage and sleigh work at the short
est notice, and in the most durable and work
manlike manner. Particular attention will be
given to repairing which will be done on the
most reasonable terms. fair share of the
public patronage is desired, and perfect satisfac-
ton will be given to all who may favor me with
n call. II. S. BICKFORD.
Barton, Nov. l. lS6l-45
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STATE LOAN.

STATE OF VERMONT, J
TREAsuRERs OFFICE, Montpelier, Oct. %, 81.
am now prepared to issue State Bonds, with
coupons attached, interest payable semi-annu-
ally in Boston. The denomination of the bonds
nov ready are 500, payable in ten years from
date. Payment may be made for bonds by de-
posting the funds to credit of State Treasurer
in any Bank in this State, the certificate being
forwarded to this office, bonds will be returned
as requested. J. B. PAGE,
Avs State Treasurer.
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CLOCKS, WATCHES, JEWELRY
TIME AND TOYS.

THE SUBSCRIBER, thankful for the patron
L age he has received since he has been in
town, would say to the citizens of Irasburgh and
vicinity that he can always be found in his
shop at the Drug Store where he will keep on
hand and for sale an increased stock of Clocks,
Watches, Jewelry, Silver and Silver Plated
Ware, Cutlery, Pocket Books, Hair and Tooth
Brushes Fancy Goods and Toys.
u Also, Confectionery and Cigars. Work
done as usual, in the best possible manner and
warranted. J. S. CHAPMAN.
Irasburgh, November !, 1861
u Watches carried to and from my store by
stage or express, without charge.
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BURLINGTON, VI, March Z, 1851

TO MEssKs. CHAs, BACkMAN q OU'i n. +
Gentlemen We avail ourselves OF this meth
cd TO inform you that we have repeatedly made
an examination of Brandies, Whiskey, Gin and
Wines, with which the Chittenden County Agen-
cy at Burlington, has been mainly supplied from
your house for the past three years. also speci-
mems from other agencies ip the State procured
from you.
strength and uniform purity and quality, supe-
rior in every respect to specimens from other
sources. For medicinal uses they have fulfilled
our expectations and received our unqualified
approval and without hesitation we confidently
recommend them TO all who wish TO supply
themselves with Liquors upon which they can
rely for purity and strength. We are,
Your most obedient servants
SAMUEL w. THAYBR, JR. NJ. d.
WALTER CARPENTER, NJ. ID.
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SAMUEL w. THAYBR, JR., NJ. d.
WALTER CARPENTER, M. ID.
RnAnroRn. VI. March %. 1851.

To tohom 1t may Concern Il hereby certify
that have been Commissioner of Orange Co.
for the years 1860, and 1861, and have procured
the Wines and Liquors with which have sup
piled the Town Agents of said County, from
Charles Backman, No. SO Front street, New
York, that have had careful Analyses Of said
Wines and Liquor made by Charles F. Chandler,
College, Schenectady, n. Y, and that in all and
every instance the result has been TO prove them.
to be perfectly pure and suitable for medicinal
purposes.
can therefore most confidently recommend
the house of Charles Backman & Co, TO all those
who prefer giving their orders to honorable and
conscientious men.
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II. STURTEvANT, Barton.

Highgatc, VT, Jan. 2, 1860.
My little boy had violent attack OF Group
last week. We cured him in thirty minutes by
4 free use Of Dr.. n. g. Whites Elixir.
WM. MARTIN, Merchant.
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ST. Adams, VT, Oct. 10, 1889
My little girl has been subject to attacks of
Group. have always found DR.. n. 6. Whites
Elixir to relieve her at once-and would not be
without it in my family on any account
HORACE JENISON