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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-07

How kAFFIRs BUILD CHURCHES
hafrarla7, IFQtchulazl gives graphic ac-
count of great gathering of kaffrs at
Pealton. July 18th. for the purpose OF con-
sidering the erection of new church :
s.. Ii was interesting 10 observe the va
rfety Of costume from the noble savage
in bead head-dress, blanket, and red clay,
70 the black hat and coat, and from the
uua-suming turban and print dress of semi
civ y.lization, to the jaunty French hat, with
sprig of artificial flowers or ostrich teath-
er.. and rich dress of the fine lady. The
amount subscribed exceeded $500, Of this
only about $50 was given by Europeans
The meeting was opened with singing
and 2rayer. and was pervaded by gener-
Gus enthusiasm and good natured rivalry
. Sometimes man gave Is. 3D., another a
goat. and several put shillings tin the
I0late. Each one. as he came forward to
/ IcoutrIbute, made little speech. and walk
Ell maJestically to his seat amidst vociter'
lous cheering. One old widow came for
ward and said She could not do much, but
she would give a fowl and ID. There was
great cheering when one man got up and
said. " will give a sheep Tor her Then
several stood up and said they could con-
tribute tor her, until the old woman's
subscription was swelled TO the respectable
amount of over ten dollars
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-07

Tru trst result OF Agassiz's expedition
in the Hassier Is the discovery of q curious
fish. that builds 4 nest for its eggs OF and
in the drifting Gulf weed ThIs 90 hsh-
cradle. rocking upon the deep ocean Is
carried along as an undying arbor.
affording at the same time protection and
afterwards food for Its living freight
Professor Agassjz describes the nest as
round mass Of gulf weed, about the size OF
two fists the branches and leaves ofwhich
were knit together by threads trendlng IN
every direction among the seaweeds- The
eggs were scattered through the massof the
nest. AID resembled beads hanging on
clusters Of threads The fish that builds
the nest mas fus ike hands, that Is to say,
the pectoraI fms are supported by kind
of prolonged, wristlike appendage, and
the ravs Of the yentrals are not unlike
rude fingers. With these limbs these
I fishes have long been known to attach
themselves to seaweed and rather TO walk
than 10 swim in their natural element.
But now that We have become acquainted
with their mode Of reproduction, 1t may
fairly be asked if the most important use
TO which their peculiarly constructed hus
are put is not probably in building their
nest
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-07

4" Is this pumpkin good my little son 2
asked the venerable stock-broker. 1t Is
n good enough Morgan" answered the
truthful child, Z" but, sir, if you will ex-
anime that portion concealed from too
scrutiniEing view, by contact with the
boards forming the counter of the stall,
you will see that there is bad spot in 1t.
:, Does not that seem unbusinesslike, my
child to cry down your own wares .
asked the kind-hearted millionaire. My
sainted mother told me 1 must never tell
a lie with my little hatchet, responded
Eliphalet Buckram. The rich man was
moved to tears be took out his purse and
gave Eliphalet Buckram pat on the head
and said he was a good boy When he
had gone Eliphalet Huckram said to little
james. /" o, James, what made you tell
such fb? You know those eggs we're
laid three weeks ago. You will see that |
have gained a customer, and you have lost
one Well, when Eliphalet went home
his stepmother came to the door and said
" Here you are, yod lazy little sneak, and
you haven't sold that punkin yet I'll
punkin YOU 4" And she took him in heI
| stepmotherly arms and famed him with al
ox-goad until he said that he would prefer
taking his meals off the mantel-pieee tol
the next few consecutive days to slttin!
down with the rest of the family. And the
next day Daniel Drew came into the mar
ket " roarin and tearin'," as Old inhabl
tants say, and said Where Is the boy
that sold me those eggs, Ell ?" and jim
Fisk pointed to Eliphalet and said
There he is, SIR and Daniel Drew re
inforced that boys stepmother's ox-goat
with his cane 50 efectually that-but neve
mind So Daniel Drew bought all nj
garden-sass Of Jim Fisk In after lif
EIiphalet Buckram set up a grocery store
aud gave trust TO al the poor people, an
never sanded his sugar, and would n
lQualify his rum with water 50 he burs
Iup. aud the sheriff sold him out, and h
went to the poor-house But DAME
| Drew kept his eye on Jim Fisk, and by
and-by ne gave him . partnership IN tn
Erie firm, and Jim beat him outof $1,000
GOO This Is not story for good ilttl
lbovs We fear it Is too near the truth
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-07
UirIlry SOciabIC

Ia. following extract Is from Marx
IVAN, new book. entitled Roughing It,
now Is process of publication 1t is an
amusiu. illustration Of q back settlers
view OF New York life
ln Nevada there used 10 De current the
story of au adventure Of two OF her ma
hobs. which may or may not have occurred.
I give IL for what it is worth.
Colonel Jim had seen somewhat OF the
world. and knew more or less OF its way !;
bur Colonel Jack was from the back settle
ment. OF the states had led life or ardu-
on, toll. aud had never seen a city. These
two. blessed with sudden wealth. projected
visit TO New York-Colonci Jack to see
the sights. and Colonel Jim to guard his
un~ophisticatiou from misfortune. They
reached San Francisco in the night, aud
sailed in the morning. Arriving at New
York Colonel Jack said
i've heard tell of C. rriages all my life,
and now | mean to have ride IN one l
don't care what it costs. Come along
They stepped out on the sidewalk. and
/ Colonel jim called Il stylish barouehe-
But Colonel JACK said
J. No. sir, None Of your cheap John
turnouts for me. I'm here to have good
time. and money ain t any object. | mean
/ to have the noblest rig that's going Now
/ here comes the very trick. Stop that yal
/ Ter one with the pictures on it-don't you
fret-Tll stand all the expenses myself.
So Colonel Jim stopped an empty omnl-
bus, and they got in Said Colonel Jack
Amt it gay, though Oh, no.
reckon not Cushion. and windows, and
pictures, till you can't rest. What would
the boys say TO see Us cutting a swell like
this in New York BY George, | visit
they could see US.
Then he put his head out OF the window
and shouted to the driver
"Say, Johnny, this suits me suit
yours truly, you bet l want this shebane
all day. I'm on it, old man Let 'el
out Make EN- 60 Well make It a
right with you, sonny -
The driver passed his hand through tn
strap-hole and tapped for his tare-it wa
, before the gongs came in common use
Colonel J ack took the hand, and shook l
cordially He said
You twig me, old pard All righ
between gents. Smell Of that and see no
you like it
And he put twenty dollar gold Piec
into the drivers hands. After momer
the driver said he could not make chang
Z" Bother the change Ride it out Pu
it in your pocket =
D The omnibus stopped and young lad
got in. Colonel Jack stared for momen
5 then nudged Colonel jim with his elboV
Don't say a word, he whispere'
.. Let her ride If she wants to Graciou
!. there's room enough
!, The young lady got out her pOrte-mO
: naie and handed her fare TO Colonel JAG
o What's this for said he.
: Give it to the driver. please"
= Take back your money, madame "
: can't allow it. You're welcome to RI
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-07

DARwIS's NAN,-Clarke, in his Com
upon the Old Testament, asserts
his belief to be that the serpent who
tempted Eve was not serpent, but
monkev. and places the foundation OF that
belief upon the facts that the Hebrew
word Of the original text means both mon
kew and serpent. that the being who talked
to Eve stood upright, and that the monkey
though formed in every respect to walk
ike a human being, runs on his hands ano
feet, and eats the dust of the earth
further illustration of this theory
occurred on Howard street Tuesday. \
venerable looking organ-grinder, accom-
panied by an active little monkey, dressed
in red, was patiently turning out his dIlapl-
dated melodies for the benefit OF couple
of servant girls, when he was suddenly
surrounded by a group of school children'
bows and girls, who at once became devoted
to the monkey. The latter seeing an aP-
ME in the hands of one of the boys, sud
denly ceased his gambols and snatohIng
the fruit, ran nimbly up tree Just by
The boy cried, and his companions laughed,
while the Italian alternately suore at and
coaxed the chattering thief, but IN vain
until at last the monkey, of It's own accord,
came swiftly down, and, springing IN front
Of pretty little girl with long curls'
dehIy took off his jaunty cap, and bowling
politely, handed her the apple
Now, that monkey knew very well that
the pretty little descendant Of Eve had no
right to take the apple, and of course
Icould only have been actuated by the
:. apple instinct he had derived from his
great ancestor of the garden-of- Eden fame.
San Francisco Bulletin.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-07
: George Newmark'S Hymn.
FROM THE GERMAS.


Leave cod to order all thy ways.
And hope in him vhat'er Oetide
Thoult find him in the evil days
An all sufficient strength and guide.
Who trusts in Gods unchanging love,
Builds on the rock that nought can move.
What can these anxious cares avail
These never ceasing moans and sigh=t
What can it help us to bewail
Each painful moment a il lies
our cross and trials do but press
The harder for our bitterness.
cn,v ycur restless heart keep still
And wait in cheerful hope, content
To take what'er His gracious will,
His an discerning love hath sent.
Nor doubt our inmost wants are known
To HIM who chose us for his own.
lie knows when joyful hours are best,
He sends them as he sees il meet,
When thou hast borne its fiery test,
And now art free from all deceit,
He comes to thee all unaware,
And makes thee own his loving care.
Nor in the heat Of pain and strife
Think God hath cast thee OF unhcard,
Nor that the man whose prosperous life
Thou cnviest, Is preferred.
Time passes, aud much change doth hrns
And sees Z bound 70 every thing.
An are alike before his face;
It's easy 10 our God mosr high
70 make the rich man poor and base
To give the poor man wealth and JOY.
True wonders still ofhim are wrought,
Who setteth up ami brings To nousht-
sing, pray and swerve not from his way.
But do thine own part faithfully
Trust his rich promises of grace,
So shall il lie fulfilled in thee
Gcd never vet fors0Ok 20 need
The soul that trusted him indeed
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-07

Of this class. Your great working lawyer
has two spacious stories; his mind Is clear
because his mental floors are large, and he
has room 70 arrange his thoughts so that
he can get at them,-facts below, princi'
pies above, and all in ordered series ; poets
are often narrow below, incapable of clear
statement, and with small power Of consee.
utive reasoning, but full OF light, if some
times rather bare Of furniture in the at
tics.-OHrer Wendell Holmes IN Atlantj,
! Monthly for FebruQrH.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-07

4 TorrulNG INcmENr.-In the Rev.
DR.. Adams book Of beautiful e Thanks
giving Memories occurs the following
touching incident:
.. In the Cathedra. Of Limerick there
haDcs chime of bells, which was cast in
Italy by an enthusiast in his trade, VINO
fixed his home near the monastery where
thev were first hung. that he might daily
enjoy their sweet and solemn music. Ia
some political revolution the bells were
taken away to some distant land, and their
maker himself became a refugee and exile.
His wanderings brought him, after many
years. to ireland. On a calm and beauti.
ful evening, as the vessel that bore him
foated on the placid bosom Of the Shannon
suddenly the evening chimes pealed from
the Cathedral towers. His practiced ear
caught the sweet sound. and he knew that
his lost treasures were found. His early
home, his old friends, his beloved, native
| land all the best associations Of his life
were in those sounds He laid himself
back In the boat. crossed his arms upol
his breast and listened to the music The
boat reached the wharf. but still he lai'
there, silent and motionlcss. They spok
to him, but he did not answer They wen
to him. but his spirit had fed. The It'd
of memories that came vibrating throug
his heart at that well-known chime ha'
snapped its strings
1t was this incident that suggested t
Moore his song Of g The Evening Bells.
As Moore is not so much read as he use
to be quarter of century ago, we re
print the lines, as they may not be fami
lar to some Of our younger readers:
ss Those evening bells! Those evening bells
How any a tale their music tells,
! OF youth, and home, and that sweet time
when last / heard their soothing chime
=. Those joyous hours have passed away
And many heart that then was gay
II Within the tomb now darkly dwells,
And hears no moro those evening bells.
And thus shall I be when am gone
That tuneful peal shall still ring on,
And other barbs shall walk these dell5Y
And sing thy praise, sweet evening bells! '
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-07

Colonel FISK AND UNCLE DANIEL
It is now in order to recount anecdotes of
the early life of the late James Fisk, Jr,
and the Table Talker, ever ready to con-
tribute to the literature of the country,
proceeds to relate the following reminis-
cenee Of the Princes sunny hours of boy
hood
When Fisk was about ten years OF age
he kept small market stall at Bennington,
VT. One day the eminent steamboat man,
Daniel Drew, came to the market with his
basket on his arm. He asked Fisk if his
eggs were fresh. You bet" replied the
ingenious boy, Pop pulled them on the
vines this morning "Give me a Dozen
sonny" replied MIR. Drew. The next
stall was kept by little Eliphalet Buckram
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-07

\ gentleman from the land of the olive
and 30. and also of the earthquake and
volcano was in the city the other day.
lodging near the rehearsal rooms of one
of our brass-bands. He had retired for
the night. and was slumbering peacefully,
when suddenly j talented artist commenced
an elaborate solo on the bass drum, with
4 muscular accompaniment on the cymbals-
Within = moment there came volley OF
carajos and carrambas from window. fol-
lowed Immediately by disheveled Span
lard, dressed principally in neck-tie and
window sash. He was about TO take to
the woods, when he was persuaslvely " COL
Jared and informed that he was mistaken
that it was not an earthquake, and after
considerable argument he was convinced
and ubdued.-Norlcich Bulletin.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-07
Little Minds

I-IJl.e mind a.e algvaya Je5ea7
or the things they can't attain,
Ever cutting and detracting
From tho height they cannot gam.
Little minds can see no beauty
In 2 face, though far as day:
Il another calls ltlOvely.
Little mind viii answer-uss-
Little minds can see mo- merit
In the poets magic art,
Gems of thought, - uOuiy -poAcL-
Jar against his narrow heart.
Little minds see nothing great
Because they axe themselves 50 -ulalt
And the higher ,Aou art soaring
The more tHey lougto see thee ftll.
THE ETlatargh Es-as
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-07

One Of the best things said by Josh
Billings in his last " Alminax," is this !;
Eight won't 90 into six and have any
thing left over. Many a young fellow has
found this out by trying to get number
six boot on"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-07

An article in the last number of pro-
eressive magazine bears the title of g." Men
ee Husbands Well there always has
been a prejudice in their favor, and it is
safe to prophesy that their supersedure in
that capacity will be no easy matter.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-07

Rev. Robert Hall. the great Baptist
minister, Of England, when asked how
many sermons preacher could conven-
iently prepare in week, replied; IF he
is man of pre-eminent ability, one; if
he is man of ordinary ability, two II
he is an ass. six
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-07
TERMS FOR ADVERTISING.

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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-07

Wong Hang Soon, Esq, is no more. He
was a Chinese merchant of great wealth in
San Francisco, and fifty-eight hacks, four
bands of music and five express wagons
loaded with eatables, followed him to the
grave
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
Personal,

Rev. Henry y. Hogan, for some years
past the stationed preacher at Claiborne
Chapel, leaves this morning for Atchison,
Kansas, where he win locate permanently
Col. Nat Featherston OF the house OF
Martin 81 johnson, New York, and j. B.
Crunet of the house of Hafer, Holmes q
Co., Cincinnati, are in the city, the guests
ofour enterprising tobacconist, John Whor-
ley.
Mrs. Emma Etheridge, the accomplised,
and charming dau ghter of Em
Etheridge, Of Memphis, is staying at tie
Battle House for few days.
Charlie Thomas, recently ofthe Palstka
(Florida) Herald, passed through the city
yesterday, Ell route for his home at Clarks-
vile. We acknowledge his kindness in
presenting US with some tropical fruit, in
Guiding oranges, prom GRANTEES and live
young alligator, tie latter OF which may be
seen by ali Of our friends Interested in such
amphibious reptiles.
Our young friends J. w. Curley and AM
drew j. Fuller, left last night for Denver
City, Colorado, to seek their fortunes. May
a bright prosperity be theirs to enjoy with
plenty Of friends. We commend these
young gentlemen % the citizens of Denver.
Our genial friend Senior Peynado, the
well-knOwn importer OF foreign cigars, vino
has been sojourning few days in the city,
left yesterday for Louisville. In company
with his estimabie lady Senior PeynadO re-
turns the last Of the present week and will
Iemain here daring the State Fair.
Sam II. Gaines. Of HOpkinsVile, Ky, is
registered At the Maxwell House.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
COUNTY CONVENTION.

A convention to nominate candid ates to
represent Davidson county in the next
General Assembly, and to appoint delegates
to represent Davidson county il the Con-
gressional Convention at Gallatin on the
10th Of October, is hereby called to meet
at the Courthouse, at IL O'Clock, on Satur-
day, Oct. 5, 1872.
All voters in the several wards and dis
tricts, who support the Cincinnati and Bal
timore ticket, are requested to attend at
their respective voting places and select two
delegates to represent their respective
wards and districts in said Convention.
1t is recommended that the primary
meetings to select delegates in the several
wards, be held at u O'Clock, P. NJ, on
Wednesday, October the ID, and in the
several districts, on the same day. The
committees will name the hour for the
meetings in their respective districts.
All voters embraced in this call are earn
estly requested to attend the primary meet
ings, and assist in selecting good men to
represent them in the Convention.
By order Of the County Executive Com
mittee. 10. G. HAMBLEE, Chm.
w. II. DILLARD, Sec'y.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
Strangely Done.

From the Knoxville Chronicle OF Sept.
20, we take the following article: During
the revival now in progress at Whortleber-
rysSprings, a singular occurrence took place,
clearly setting forth the power of God over
the human mind, and bis providence in the
affairs OF, men, that even in his day, men
are often, Paul like, brought to q sudden
stop in their mad career.
a young man by the name Of Walker
Cannon, who had been attending the revival,
was powerfully convicted, and asked by is
friends to approch the "mercy seat" This
he positively refused to do, when he was
Immediately struck as it were with paraly-
sis, and in that condition remained for son Q
hours. With returning consciousness he
was again asked; he stoutly refused the
second time to obey the heavenly mandate,
and second time felt the hand of God upon
him, this time laying in that condition
dead to all outward appearance, for
nearly twenty-four hours. Return
ing to life, he could no
longer withstand the cali of his Crea-
tor aud the earnest wishes of friends, and
approached the anxious seat, where he was
happily converted to God. The giving in
of his experience, after his conversion filled
with horror the hearts of those present.
he said that while in his trance he was
suspended, as it were by hair, over the
pit of eternal darkness, saw written in
large letters the words He'll and damna-
ton, and heard the shrieks and lamenta-
lions or the lost. We trust this will be a
warning TO young men, aud when God calls
they viii turn and heed the warning. The
meeting is being crowned with great sue
cess, and many are being converted TO God.
May the good work continue.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
AfIer the Battle.

Thos. Kercheval, Esq, the successful as
pirant for the Mayoralty, was yesterday re-
celving the congratulations Of his friends.
Notwithstanding the exciting circumstances
of the election Mr.. KerchsVal seems entire
ly composed, and fully sensible CT the i'm
pOrtant public duties, the performance OF
which he is about to assume. Hon. X J.
Morris appears not at all disturbed by his
defeat. His friends will be glad to learn
that the circumstance has not incapacita-
ted Mr.. Morris for active business pursuits.
He was yesterday rendered and accepted a
situation in the well known house of Nor
ris & StrattoD, where he viii begin work IS
soon as his successor is installed into Office.
Justice w. H. Wilkinson, who also made an
experiment in the direction of the Mayor
atty, seems not very deeply sorrowful over
his failure to make the trip. He yesterday
resumed his engagement with magiste-
rial establishment on DeadeTick street, and
throughout the tedious hours Of the day was
Just as busy as he could be, and altogether
as happy as an immense sun-f0weT.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
Unfortunate Situation.

At 8 o'clock Sunday morning the police
found a white woman wandering about in
South Nashville, and upon questioning her
found that she was stranger here, without
friends, and also without any knowledge of
her real situation. In order that no harm
might befall her, the unfortunate woman
was taken to the statiOnhOuse, to be held
until other provision could be made for her.
She gave her name as Henderson, saying
she was the wife of Thomas Henderson,
and had formerly lived near New Market. in
Jefferson county, but had more recently re-
sided at Knoxville. Mrs. Henderson is
about IS years Of age, is in feeble health,
and evidently demented. She states that
she was on her way from Knoxville to
Iowa, in which State her two married SIS
tiers reside. She knows nothing about her
arrival here, and would not tell by what
she came to this city. In her
possession was founA $24 in money, rail-
road passes to st. Louis, and baggage
check from Knoxville TO St. Louis. She
was sent to the st. Vincent Hospital, to be
taken care of until her friends can be
heard from.