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Haytieu Emigration.

ut., published article from the Hartford
Corrant on COLONIZATION Scheme, 50 written ty
Mr. John circuit, Secretary Of the american
Colonization Society The statements Of Mr..
circuit with reference TO iaytien Emigration,
+ are so grossly wide Of the ficts-howeyer honest
he may be in his belief Of their truth-ihat
wish to correc, them, believing that truth rather
than error may interest many in Vermont"
The Secretary first 80 statement abuses the
Haytien Government. inasmuch as he gives Gre
dence to stories which he had the means within
his reach for knowing to he false, inasmuch
as a Special Agent had been sent by the Emil
grafton Bureau in New York, AT the head Of
which Is Mr.. Geo. Lawrence, colorcd man,
(who. together with the Haytien Government.
are as well disposed | presume, toward their
orn race, as is Mr.. circuit, or the American
Colonization Socety.) to investigate the reports
to which Mr.. circuit refers. The rcsultwas that
he traced their origin to "a rfry fer returned en-
igrants. whose characters society bad inn
peachei.
cannot better gaiusay Mr.. Orcuu's statements,
than ny quoting the address Of the Eaerants at
St. Marks, Hayti. TO the,r brethren in the United
States. The preamble Is as follows
we. the UNDER gnsd, emigraut- established
in the vicinity If s.. Marks, have received and
read a letter from the General Agent of the llay-
tcn Movement in the United States, iu substance
Eating that rcrtl,n refvneI caigrCHts have
informed him that We are greatly disconteatri F.,
that the HIvtien Government has not done u.s.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-03-06
srENsIDE ~ IN srNA1t-

When Gen. Burnside came inn, the S..,-, ..
chamber the other morning. il was r,le,r.,,,+
TO zee the senators Of every shade Of opinion
radical. "copperhead' 90 neeative-eonsery.
i've, all crowd around him and give him
greeting gazer-on could bat feel tha. j.
was something more than the conventional
clVilltlcs ct mere politicians il WAS tba
hearty hand-grasp Of man with man. brotb.r
WIN brother. Whatever prejudice may bavo
heen ielt towards Gen. Burnside rs command.
ing General of the army Of the Potomac :.
lost IN admiration for hin us a man. Anil
the ieariui ieuds, jealJlsies and intrirre5 o.
summarizing otheers, WAC might nave proved
themselves great rs soldiers. lad they No.
been e. selfish and small Dc men. the sin,,ls
magnanimity and seif-lorgot.iug noblcncs, of
ms manhood, have proved him tie gr,:s.cr
man OF all Mankind paw instructive HON
aSc u grand personal 1uulitics. and Gen.
burnside when be mustered his sagmdr1n
upon the seas, OF was hailed chief of the he
foic Dat heayy-hear;ed army Of the Potama,.
was not as dear to the heart Of tine nation a.
ne i to-day, asking only t. serve h., country
any where. n - he can serve and helm s,,y..
hSr from destruction. The newspaper story.
which sad that since taking the conmaud of
tue army Of the Potomac, he had grown Old
ana w1rn, II h,rdiy true In the Srno,,
CHAMBER, be- looked in full health and cxpb-
Grant spirits. lie stood hy the western door
dressed IN plain citizens custnme. a t,U
massive, powerful man, with tie ki.sl ,lon,.,i
head and enkindlcd iset.. radiatips bcncr.,.
lence and sunshine.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-03-06
THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS

Is published every Friday morning, containing
the news Of the week from all parts, interesting
correspondence from the army. and local and
general intelligence.
TERMS.
Two DOLLARS per year. fpsid absolutely in
advance. 81 70. Single copies five cents
For rates Of Advertising, &c, inquire at the
FREE PREss OFFICE, No. 6 College St, Burling-
ton, Vt
GEO. W. & G. G. BENEDICT,
Editors & Proprietors
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-03-06

are -iyi-.4 la. twy
classes. trst class, embrace, Oh 5jec;
go Iiili~'iy d-ty. between the age of % and
% and all unmarried persons -4b.ect 70
d-ty between So and IS. TIE second class
comprise all others subject to military duty
under years ofase. The second class is
not % be called o.t iii -''c- those of t first
cllss snail .'.c ,e- I,ei out. TIE first
class is estimated to contain two millions
FIVE hundred thousand men, Of whom about
one million five hundred thousand are e, for
duty.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-03-06

isuI E>4Isu Nu,.-t.r r..-a.--- =. s.
i.a from Liverpool t.e 18th. Queenstown
te il,H. arrived at Sew 1rs >lgravwith
Hi,e- two Days Iter than taa.. previously
received. Tie Lrrfaq Ii~.e ri.-..las .i-
lri Mayor - hiu-in, SIR. 1ns.n into -r.-
uinrnea az tar Mansion House banquet. ar.i
shows -nat 3D.. 1riir was without any ,irui-
t7uee- i- says Na>lH remarks uh,at ID.
carly r'c -ni;i'u % Tho Confederate. c,cr
ahead OF t.c scai state oi aGiir..-Ii.at rs..
recognition I- not question oi time. ug iai-
Monty or majority, bar of real existing acts.
W men tie Fcdemls find themselves OBLIGED
% leave the C0nicderates in quiet possession
oi their States it will be time 70 discuss the
question Of recognition, but not until then
As II Is, Mason has received no assistance og
encouragement except from gentlemen Who.
like the Lord Mayor, are under no resplnsi-
biilty 10 weigh their words
The address Of thanks. &c. p1onared hy
the Liverpool Chamber Of Commerce WAS r.
oe pHblicly presented TO the Captain OF the
George GriswOld in =. G,o.sa' IS Hall on rL..
10th.
IHe Liverpool mass meeting O, aI.Yts1
address OF sympathy t. Nh Iincein, ua,'f..1
Tor the IJtl, IN the AnpAitleatr..
Parliamentary proceeding aye ID little ir-
Ie4csJ. sir L. Polk gave notice ~ Tie House
Of Commons in favor OF the u.i....,.,t ~
a royal commission to enquire iatJ rae best
means OF obtaining permanent Supply Of
cotton.
The Sumter has arrived az Liverpool from
Gibnlte!.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-03-06
18th a,ongrcs,---sd Session.

=
TuE senate on the 25th ult, passed the bill
providing Circuit Courts for the Districts OF
California and Oregon. and for another As
sociate Judge of the supreme Court also
the bill 20 carry into effect the treaty with
Peru. The touscripti1n bin WIS reported
from che House. rnd the amendments ordered
printed.
Is rHE lioUsE Mr.. Dawes, from thc Com
mittcc, reported the Senate bill o. punish
frauds on tie Government, IN contracts. The
bill proposes severe punishment uu al. con-
ccrncd ia dciluuding the Government Iu the
matter OF contracts. vouchers, receipts, &c.
The Military Committee reported back the
Senate bin for the appointment of additional
Major Generals and Bri-adicr Gencral-. The
Committee proposed q increase the number
Of Major Generals from % To i0--agrced 20
- against % also 70 increase the number
Of brigaditrs from 80 20 l0O-agreed u -
against 4. An amendment that the Prcsi-
dent appoint no one except for glllantry IN
the field, was adopted, Oh against ]. And
the bill was PASSED l03 60 30.
\ report was made ON the disacrecine vote,
OF the tw3 lilaScs ou the hill % provide ways
and means for the support of the govern
no ''' -.
-'i'..' nv '' l' va.
q -',t '1 ..I i '-- ~. o..
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-03-06

at Bratileboro. which was received by the
meeting with appliance.
n. B. The sum Of Sl9, 30 was found in
the box At the close Of ihe meeiingl
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-03-06

sr. permitted t5 make ,lc fur
.....-. from % private letter from .r....
vermont cavalry, dated Feb 18th
. u1r whole regiment, ts4t g.. al tis,7.-
f-tr i1.v. have been ont on q s,ouur. s1r..
t.ai. anil have just returned % I.s-.-
There was sl.,c large force IN al,-s.-1a -.
airy i1 MI, and several piec,s Of srtlsr-. -r
wen, a- Ger as Ashby's Gap, &, Is sail g.. .i-.
otUa..e-- guerrilla clyalry They t---.-
several af--e-, prisoners. ore major a-i -r-
three l.-r-eraurs. whom they came u7.- r.
var--. 81 number at horses, and a luu5s-
iz-us, Suspected persons
There has been a deal of shooting q: rs.-.
Dllusvi.le, supposed to be by the fl-z-s
live close by. Our men plumber anil sts--. .-
they take this way 20 have tbsir rsy,n-c LII
day time they see where the pickets are Tll-,-
come stealthily in the night under cover .-
woods. and fire in that direction at raui--.
thy can't see the sentries-
George Weber Of Company A. has hla--
the hands Of the rebels again; he vis ,i.-
prisoner while On picket last week VEINS
or THURSDAY, he and three others Of Go. A., 5r
Hogan. Dickson, AMI recruit named Wy
They have all been Par,led, So suPra., -s
fnizhes their soldering during tbs var I-
were surprised by some Of Whites carllry'-
came towards their pest, dressed in Ul-
clothes and Cur jackets. ami were thought "a 10
some Of our own men, Of SINE cf The other ca
Vairy regiment Our boys therefore let thor
com" close mp AMI were Immediately taken Fr-
onsr- There vas not shot frcl. It vas @; q.
use This Whites cavalry IS tho s'us ''r
were under command Of Ashbv."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-03-06


Ii. 81. f-.ir. r.fg ,-IIiu.- ONT -I,.
N..-...f
''-' "'''.''''- pro-
VISIONS i"r ,.r. Iu,uf. drafting ANA bring
-a- ..tr..ftI,I.. lfli-i, D.,.....r,r.......
Dbl" '"''' '", "i-'i 'i Gee Ifc-"cni ir t.r
suppress iHu uf thc reh,l,i 90 and fora t..-i,I
g. .-......r.-..l
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three Hsil- ia, enrolment J., 90 h-tcrv
rIfrr.,......-,. Tf...t,r.,iI..
"iIaf HI l'.e-a.irl make citizens 90. th.
United States. and persons al foreign birth. who
have declared .u Dilh tfcr intention io become
citizens uls- and u pursuance ~ the laws
t..- H.I vaa iHre ,Z.-c Fed tac right UI
sYlra-, Boo amy State, between tine ages of TWEEN
'V aHd .arr-t,e years. c,-.q. a- here'urGcr cx-
e.ptt. 1-a hereby declared 81. constitute th. rl-
t'Hl fH aHI -'.H n. l.Ie o.. perform m'l.-
tlrF .H.E n te -.F'ea of .ae Juited States
when ..''.. .st p Nh. 'e. ll. Gr Uat PUP
-- Al '.'
a-a -e rejected as physically or le,a-
p. I-+ Pin. l,.,.I ..... , ". i ins ~
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-03-06

The following announcement Of tie loss Of
he lndznola has been received
Z. :. MIssIssIrFl Squadron, Feb. ~
Via Memphis, March !, 1868.
70 hon. Gideon IlcHes. Sscretary IF The
NGrV
SRI regret &, in!,rIa you that the In
diaEola las fallen into the hands Of the enc
my. The rams Webb and Queen Of the. West
attacked her - miles from here and "ram-
med her until she surrendered all Of
which can be traced TO Noncompliance
with my instructions. I am without Tar-
ticulars
DAVID u. PORTER.
Commander.
The cargo Of tine snip jacob Bell, reported
Yesterday to have been destroyed by the pi-
rate ship oyieto or Florida. is yaTi1usly esti-
mated as worth from 5000 900 to = million
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-03-06

Drafted persons arc allowed t, provide
able bodied Substitutes OF to pay q sum not
exceeding S5oe, according to regulation pre-
lcribei by tie Secretary Of War.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-15
President Lincoln OF Temnaranre.

A few days since, the order Of the Sons of
Temperance, celebrated at Washington. the
twenty-frst anniversary of their organization
in this country. They waited upon the Pres
ident and submitted lengthy address sus-
tanning the temperance cause and invoking
executive aid in extending the benefits of this
reform among the officers and soldiers in the
army Mr.. LINCOLN, in reply said:
As matter Of course, it will not be posi-
bic for me to make a response co-extensive
with the address which you have presented to
me.
If I were better known than l am, YOU
would not need to be told that in the advo-
cacy of the cause of temperance, you have a
friend and sympathizer in me. Applause.1
When was young man, long ago, before
the Sons of Temperance, as an organization,
had an existence, | in an humble way made
temperance speeches, and l think l may say
that to this day | have never by my example.
belied what then said. Loud applause
In regard to the suggestions which YOU
make for the purpose of the advancement of
the cause of temperance in the army, can
not make particular responses to them at
this time. To prevent intemperance in the
army is part of the articles of war. 1t is
part of the law of the land-and was so, I
presume, long ago-to dismiss officers for
drunkenness. | am not sure that consistent
ly with the public service more can be done
than has been done. All, therefore, that I
can promise you is Gf you will be pleased to
furnish me with a copy of your address, to
have it submitted to the proper department
and have it considered, whether it contains
any suggestions which will improve the cause
Of temperance and repress drunkenness in the
army any better than it is already done. |
can promise no more than that.
/ think that the reasonable men of the
world have long since agreed that intemper-
ance is one of the greatest, if not the very
greatest of all evils amongst mankind That
is not a matter of dispute, I believe. That
the disease exists, and that it is a very great
one, is agree upon by all The mode of cure
is one about which there may be differences
of opinion. You have suggested in an army,
our army, drunkenness is great evil, and one
which, while it exists to a very great extent,
we cannot expect to overcome so entirely as
to leave such successes by our arms as we
might have without it. This undoubtedly is
true, and while it is perhaps rather bad
source to derive comfort from, nevertheless
in a hard struggle, l 90 not know but what it
is some consolation to be aware that there is
some intemperance on the other side too. and
that they have no right to beat US in physical
combat on that ground. Laughter and ap
plause ..r--
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-15
A Genuine COpperhead.

The Democratic candidate for Governor of
Pennsylvania is as thorough a copperhead as
VALLANDIGHAM himself The following is an
extract from speech made by him in De-
cember, 1850, after the secession of South
Carolina, and when the slave States were
arming to destroy the Union:
q Eue,ychere IN the South the people are be-
aiming to look ont to,ute means of self defence.
Could it be expected that they ,cold be indifferent
to such scenes as hare occaured? 7hathey would
stand idle and see such measures concerted and
carried tormard for tie annihilation, sooner Or
later, of their property in slaues? Such erpecta-
tons, II ind'2ge5, are not reasonable"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-15

4 LITTLE HIsToRY.-Whle the Democratic
party has furnished some of the best men the
world ever produced it has furnished more
traitors than any other party. The first effort
ever made to sever this government was made
by Aaron Burr, Democratic Vice President
of the United States; the second by John G.
Calhoun, a Democratic Vice President of the
United States-the third and most Internal
rebellion Of all, was gotten up by John c.
Breckenridge, a Democratic Vice President of
the United States. James Buchanan, Demo-
cratic President of the United States has
shown himself a traitor to his country, God
and humanity. Under his administration this
'0boIttion" war was conceived and cOmmenc-
ed BY disl0yal de7nOcratS. 1t was Democrats
of this stamp who left the United States Sen
ate and House of Representatives to 60 South
for the purpose of inaugurating the rebellion.
Floyd Thompson and other Democrats left
James Buchanans Cabinet for the same trea-
sonable purpose. 1t was Democrats that
fred II shots at the Star Of the West. 1t
was Democrats who bombarded Fort Sumter
and drove out our brave Anderson and his
half-staryed garrison. The States-the rebel
States that went out of the Union were Dem
ocratic SATISFIED out by Democratic Cover
nors and Democratic politicians. Every lead
CT IL IulS Cfucl IsDtIltoH II cHtii d DOiioOl1tJ
and until the rebellion were leading Demo
cratic politicians, and some of them are vet
leaders of the Wood, Pugh and Vallandigham
wing Of the Northern Democracy. The raids
upon the loyal States of Ohio, Indiana and
Pennsylvania, were invited, planned and ex-
ecuted by rebel Democrats Of the North and
South. All the mobs of Dayton, Cincinnati,
New Albany, Toledo, Buffalo, Albany, Brook
lyn and New York City, were got up and pros
ecuted in their murderous purposes by the
jeff Davis, Wood, Pugh and Valland,gham
wing of the Democratic parsy-ehe "copper"
Essd stfiDs Of traitors
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-15
private affairs, in the hope that. while all

who are personally eognizant of his mode of
living and conduct, know its statements to
be false, the greater number who reside at p
distance, may be misIed, and prejudiced by
its malicious fabrications. We challenge it.
in single instance, to product scintilla of
evidence in support of the charges it has
made, and until it can deal in something
more substantial than mere unsupported as
sertions, would advise it to remain silent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-15

Recruiting for the veteran corps progresse.
very rapidly. In some instances almost en-
tire regiments have s-snlisted, and appliea-
tons are increasing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-15

Two discharged citizens of Alexandria,
who refused to recognize the recognized
government of Virginia by taking out licenses
for transaetins their business, have been
fined.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-15
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT,

IHlRT1ETH W Is. v OIL. ISFANTRR,
Camp near Fort Pierre, Sept. 10, 1863.
To Capt. S. Bagg, assistant Q,e@ternlo8ter,
1Siou1 City,:
Enclosed you will find dispatches which the
General directs to be sent to the nearest tel
egraph station. They arrived tonight, by
special courier, and bring the news Of Sc
we're battle with the Indians On the Sd instant,
about two hundred miles above this point
The engagement resulted in the total rout Of
the enemy. They fought brayely in regular
line of battle, until gallant charge of our
entire force, led by our daring and intrepid
General, Alfred Sully, drove them bowling
from the field, leaving one hundred and fifty
dead Indians in our hands, besides all their
wounded and many prisoners. Their lodges,
ponies, dogs, &C., fell into our possession, to-
gether with over 100000 pounds of dried
meats and other stores a.
E. W. BARTLETT, Lieut. Col. Cong.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-15
VIM. E. HAN son
LANES RORINS0

The above, we think, pretty effectually dis
poses of the infamous insinuations and wan
any point for attack in Mr. HASTINGS official
record, it resorts to assertions respecting his
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-15

e Col. W. P. LYON, of the 18th Wiscon-
sin, is at present commander of the post at
Stevenson, Tennessee; Capt. E, D. WooD-
NAN, provost marshal, and Capt. CoscRoss,
assistant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-15
Battle with the Sioux Indians.

Sept. Is, containing the news of Gen. Sully's
recent victory over the Indians in the ex-
IRENE Northwest where that officer is at pres
ent in command
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-15

" Capt DONALD c. McVEAS, of the LIST
Wisconsin, was mortally wounded, IN the
lats battle of Chiekamauge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-15

1905. The examination in this office has been
thorough and the result most satisfactory, no en-
rors nave been discovered. Every item of the
receipts ana disbursements have been carefully ex
ahmed, the law in every has been referred to-
Inc records in the Treasurer's office have been
compared WIN those in the Secretary of States
1ouno correct. ". A. LAWRENCE,
VIM. E. HANSON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-15
NJ. NJ. DAVIS, } as IT,
GEO. BENNETT,

1850. A thorough investigation has been made
IN the office OF the State Treasurer. The records of
receipts and disbursements have all been examined
1t EN- by Item the cheers have all been comp AIRED
the footinss have been tested and every thing found
correct. The affairs of this department are all con-
Quoted in the most concise and business like man
ner. NJ. NJ. DAVIS. of the Senate
A. Z. BOVEY, of the Assembly.
A. E. ELMORE, Sc
1861. The examination in this office has been
thoro ugh and the result most satisfactory. Every
Item OF the receipts and disbursem ents have bee
carefully examined, the law in every case has been
referred to, the YOU cheers have all been compared
with the Journals the fooings have all been tested
ana the records in every respect found to be per
lectlg correct. . s. q. BEAN, s.
H. B. WILLARD and
W. II. RAMSEY
1907. The State Treasurer's vouchers for dis
oursehe hts have been examined and compared
"lth the entries in the Journals. The records in
the ireasurers office have been compared with
those ID the office of the Secretary of State the.
footlngs carefully tested and found correct.
G. s. KELSEY,
J. BOWMAN.
r.Es j. v Y. Plato.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-15


The Provost Marshal General would do
well to consult his almanac. By ours the
25th of October falls on Sunday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-15

DEATH OF WISCONSIN SoLDERs.-MICHAEL
MURRAY, of the 31st Wisconsin, died at Cairo,
in the hospital last week. JOHN RICKART, of
the 9th, and T. SEvARRoS, of the 9th Wis
consin, died at St. Lonis, last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-15

- 1t is untrue that recruiting slaves in
Maryland has been stopped by the President.
The only change likely to be made will be by
on order regulating the matter so as to secure
Identification, and furnishing other means of
enabling the master to substantiate his claim.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1863-01-23
AnInsect samson.

Every one who has taken the COM
mon beetle in his hand knows that its
limbs, if not remarkable for agility, are
very powerful; but was not prepared
for so Samsonian feat az that have
Just witnessed. When the insect was
brought to me, having no box immedi-
ately at hand, was at loss to know
where to put it until / could kill it; a
quart bottle full of milk being on the to-
Die, placed the beetle for the present
under that, the hollow of the bottom a.
lowing him room to stand upright
Presently, to my surprise, the bottle be-
gan to move slowly, and glide along the
smooth table, propelled by the muscular
power of the imprisoned insect, and con.
tinued for some time to perambulate the
surface, to the astonishment of all who
witnessed it. The weight Of the bottle
and its contents could not have been
less than three pounds and bali, while
that of the beetle was about half an
ounce; so that it readily moved weight
ll2 times times exceeding its own. A
better notion than figures can convey
will be obtained of this fact dy suppos.
ing q lad of fifteen to be imprisoned un.
der the great bell Of St. Paul, which
weighs $4,000 pounds. and to move il
to and fro upon smooth pavement by
pushing within. Professor GoSs.