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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

after the war of 1912 at AZ; minister at
the court Of St. James. having reached
the highest rank in the diplomatic service
of the United States at As; secretary of
state under President Munroo when So
president of the United States when So; a
private citizen at Quincy when 62; elected
by the anti.Masons to congress when Ga
where he served until death; when II
years of age the career of Mr.. Adams is
almost unparalleled.
In the searching glare of public life for
nearly 60 years the sober judgement of
history declares him to have constantly
been an incorruptible patriot and devoted
public servant. Could something of the
sterling integrity which Mr.. Adams dis
played be seen in few of the prominent
Office bearers of to-day, the heart Of the
people might rest more securely. This is
a book which ought to be in every library
Mr.. Morse has done his work impartially
the character ofJohn Quincy Adams stands
before US in its true light.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

ALEXANDRtA.-Thore is no city OF the
world that attracts the public attention
to-day so much as does Alexandria, the
center of the Egyptian war troubles, the
famous Egyptian metropolis founded by
Alexandria the Greatiin the year 1872 B. c..
The ancient city was on low and
narrow tract separating Lake Msreotois
from the Mediterranean, near the western
mouth Of the Nile. Cairo is III miles
distant From its position Alexandria
rapidly becomes one of the most populous
and magnificent cities of the ancient world.
Other features were the museum, and the
serapeon, or temple of Terapis. In front
of the city stood the island of Pharos, with
its celebrated lighthouse. At one time the
population was put as high as 600,0 900, the
majority of whom were Greeks and Jews
but after the city's capture by Saracen
Caliph Omar, in G40 it began to decline,
and century ago it had only 6,000 people
There came another turn of fortune,
however, owing to the splendid CONNER.
cal situation, and new Alexandria rose
near the site and ruins Of Alexandria the
ancient. The modern city. which had
now attained q population of nearly 300,-
900, is built on the isthmus connecting the
main land with the island of Pharos, and
on the island itself. The new streets pre-.
sent the aspect of a European city, but in
the Turkish quarters the streets are narrow
and dirty. The new embankment along
the eastern harbor, and new buildings or
the great square of Mehemet Ali have
added greatly to the attractiveness of the
city. The palace of the Pacha and tn,
lofty harem first strike the strangers at
tention on entering the city. Among the
other large buildings are the custom
house, the arsenal, the medical, naval
and other schools.
The city has fine and new artificial har
Dor, formed by breakwater, mole, and
quays. 1t could hardly be moro exposed
TO bombardment, and vigorous naval at
tack, as has been seen, easily and to tally
destroyed it. On account of its large for
eign population and character, the Egyp
tian people and army care much less abou
its destruction than they would that o
Cairo. The latter has strongly fortified
citadel built on steep, rocky bluff above
the city & place calculated admirably tt
withstand assault and siege.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

SUDDENLY TURNING GRAr.-Stalf.sur
geon Parry, while serving IN India during
the mutiny, saw strange sight. One of
the prisoners taken in skirmish at Cham
da was a sepoy OF the Bengal army, who
was brought before the authorities and
questioned. Fully alive TO his position,
the Bengalee stood almost stupelied with
fear, trembling greatly, with despair plain
ly depicted on his countenance. While
the examination was proceeding, the SER
geant in charge of the prisoner suddenly
exclaimed; "He is turning gray!' All
eyes were turned on the unfortunate man,
watching with wondering interest the
change coming upon his glossy, jet-black
locks. In half an hour they were of a
uniform grayish hue. Some years ago a
young lady, who was anxiously awaiting
the coming of her husband elect, received
q letter containing the sad news Of his
shipwreck and death. She instantly
became insensibe, and remained so for
five hours. The next morning her hair,
which had previously been ofa rich brown
color, had become white rs snow, her
eyebrows and eyelashes retaining their
natural color. After while the whitened
hair fell off, and was succeeded by new
growth of gray. This case, coming under
the observation OF DR.. Erasmus Wilson,
shattered his unbelef in the possibility Of
the sudden conversion of the hair from q
dark color TO snow-white. No man knows
more about the hair than DR.. Wilson, bu,
he cannot explain this phenomenon quite
to his own satisfaction. "If" he says
sit be established that the hair is suscep.
tible of permeation by fluids derived from
the blood--a transmission of fluids from
the blood.vtssels of the skin into tho sub
stance of the hair really occurs, the qnan
tity and nature being modified by the
peculiarity of constitution or state ofhealtt
of the individuality follows that such
fluids. being altered in their chemica
qualities, may possess the power Of i'm
pressing new conditions on the structure
into which they enter. Thus, if they
contain an excess of salts of lime, they
may deposit 1t in the tissue Cf the hair
and change it from dark to gray. Or thu
phenomenon may be the result of electric
al action, the consequence of chemica
alteration in the very blood itself. or
conversion for which the tissue of the hal
is chiefly responsible" So many may
bes" from such an authority prove tina
the mystery of the sudden whitening O
hair is still unsolved. And 1t is likely t.
remain unsolved, since the doctor-mor
modest than many of his brethren-own
that 1.-THE mysteries of vital chemistry ar
unknown to man."-Fopular Scienc
HontblU for AL1uSt
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

The Boston Journal in an edi orial on
'the fighting strength of f lgland, saws
"for power with such vast and widely
scattered interest at stake, and with i re
cor! of so many brillitnt military achiev-.
meuts, England's actual fighting streng,r
is singularly weak. according to the Un
tied Service Gazette, which is certainly an
excellent authority, the SUN total of the
forces mt the command Of England 10
operations abroad in an emergency is
about 800 men, which number cannot
be increased without calling out the re-
serve. On paper England has military
force of 5G3,9l8 of every service, but the
militia, yeomanry and volunteers cannor
be taken into account, rs the requisitioii
upon their services on the DIGGER of inv,
sion or the declaration of European wal
| The regular forces number 10000 and o
this mum her about on nalf is ltquiret for
India and he colonies Thus there
left about $4,000 men of all arm4 avaIlab
for attack ami ,Ief,nce. Bot "ur of tn s
number the vlrlous garrlsons have to br
provided for and The schools of instruc-
tons and IL considerable allow nee mu.
be made for non-ctfrctives OF the re
mainder the lion Sshare i taken by Ireant
There are ten thousand more trot ps IN
Ireland than there were three years ago,
The total force now standing at eight cav
airy regiments, four ba terles royal horse
artillery, fourteen batteries and companies
of field artillery and royal engineers. and
twenty seven regiments OF infantry. In
the event of foreign complications the
force in Ireland could not be reduced but
would rather have to be increased, ns
there are many restless spirits thore who
would be prompt to avail themselves OF
any opportunity to embarrass England by
fire in the rear"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

piety TO a better world. Though in looking (,
over the past, | am conscious of short |
comings to deplore, yet by the grace of
God have been enabled to see stead. |
fast.-have never switched off " into any
Of the new-fangled ideas in theology, or
new departures in practical methods. |
still cling to the religion into which was
converted nearly sixtytwo years ago,
when lad of fifteen, which made me a
" new creature" and changed the whole
tenor and object OF my life. 1t saved me
then and made nae happy; it does so still,
and will continue to do 50, believe, 10
the end.
When | had reached fifty years from the
date Of my entrance into the travelling
connection, at the request of the conference,
preached my half century sermon, and
uoluntdrily retired from the regular work
to make way for younger and more vigor
GUS and efficient men. l was led to this
step, not by any hint from bishop or
presiding elder that my resignation would
he accepted if rendered." but my own
deliberate conviction that it WAS wise and
hest 10 do 50. True, have often been
| reminded of a mlrk once made to me
| by my very dear Brother F. j Scott
long since gone to his reward after The
allure of his health, that "thc hardest
| appointment he ever had Was no appoint
| nent at ALL" I did not then intend to
wholly cease to preach; nor have up to
| his time. | have often said that for fifty
ears preached mainly from Il sense of
uty; since that time more from a sense of
| privilege. With the cordial consent of the
pastor preached u sermon prepared for the
anniversary of my seventy fifth birthday:
Suhject-"rrue pietv the chief consolation
# old age;" text-Psalms 7l:17, IS OF
family of twelve children only two are
now living-Rev. N w. Scott, of your
conference and myself.
Strangely, indeed, have run on in this
rambling talk. When commenced |
intended TO say something of Montpelier
in the olden time; but this cannot now
DO without extending this communication
10 an undue length. With your consent
perhaps l would do so at another time. A
hearty greeting to all my former acquaint-
ances among the readers .of the CHRISTIAN
MESSENGER. The Lord bless and prosper
you in your responsible work.
ELIHU SCoTT.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

DIR James Il Nichols, the self-appointed
scientist of the Massachusetts state board
of agriculture, is weakening in his opposi
ton to the new system Of ensilage. He
now procaims that he does no oppose thu
silo; he questions rather its economy than
its usefulness. This distinguished essayis
even announces his willingness that somt
of his we'll to-do neighbors may conslrucr
silos, though he fears they will derive mt
profit therefrom. As fer himself, science
teaches him to avoid experimenting with
ensilage, since practical results are no
essential to the formation ofhis laboratory
theories. 1t is easier to demolish a sill,
with a quill pen than to construct such
pit with the tools of the mechanic.-Am
CUNicdtGr.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

entirely safe from early frOsts as far north
as Dunvegan, in latitude sc o there Is
seldom any from the middle of May till
September, and even the tender cucumber
attains maturity. Wheat, barley and veg
etables ripen every season at the various
posts along the Pearl river Wheat ripens
even as far north as Fort Simpson, in lat
itude 62 while wheat and barley from
the lake Athabasca district took a medal
at the centennial. These crops, it is true,
have been raised on tho bottom lands
along the river ;and though the table lands
on each side are several hundred feet
higher, they are protected by that very
elevation, from those late and early frosts
everywhere prevalent on low-lying bot
tom lands.-T. E. PreudergaSt, in Hdr-
per'S Magazine for august.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02
SPRING WORK.

lam cutting papers today, mother,
Papers TO cover q shelf.)
And saving out bits for my scrap Look.
But unlike my former self.
With the thoughts that are grand and noble
Aud the lines the poet sings,
am saving some very simple
And decidedly ehildlike things
For thronged in her chair beside me,
Sits a wee one dainty and sweet,
And l trust in the days that are coming
She will care these lines to repeat
| think that in planning her life work,
The same fair future see
Which you saw In the long ago, mother,
When you planned and prayed about me
long to come home at the twilight,
And sitting down by your feet,
Listen again TO the Bible tales
You used long ago to repeat
Of Adam, and Eve, and Abel;
OF Noah, who heard and obeyed;
OF Abraham. Isaac and Jacob.
With the faith and love they displayed.
There was Joseph sold inte Egypt.
And Moses before the king,
And David. who slew Goliath,
With little stone in his sling;
There was Samuel, called at night time,
And Jonah cast In the deep,
And many dream and visions
Of prophets and kings asleep.
Then there was the wonderful story
or the cEild in the manger bed
Who marked the pathway to glory
80. II aN-
Dear mother, that "old. old story"
is the life Of my life to me,
And want to train up my children
To be all lie would have them be.
Oh, mothers mission is holy,
And she must be holy too.
Or sadly fail in performing
The work God gives her to do.
So while am sweeping and scrubbing,
And cleaning dust from the paint,
In my heart am earnestly praying
10 be clean Of sin aud its tsint.
While the farmer goes to his planting,
The mother, by LOOK and tone.
Is sowing in soil Just as certain
To yield of the seed she has sown.
The work that she does may be lowly.
But the angels are watching her life;
The love of the Saviour sustaineth
Each faithful mother and wife.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

Mr.. A. w. Cheever, the experience
editor of the New England Furmer, say
that If the farmer sees that merchants
lnufacturers, professional men and poll
tlclans are all educated and trained fo
heir life work. he should realize that
similar education and training are need,
sr him who would be successful a.
farmer. II the farmer at The present tim
is not taking his true position in sociel,
it is not because of his occupation, bu
from lacking in those qualities which r,
suit largely from education and tranin
at home, in school, In the college and
the world at large.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02
Temperance.
From our Superintendent.

DEAR YOUNG LADIES For many
weeks the angel of temperance has been
saying unto me, write" and added to
that lio pefore me dozen or more silent,
but eloquent, appeals in the shape of let
ters from you. Those of you who live in
citics(unless they are situated in Maine or
Kansas) know, if one is at all interested
in temperance work, how she is kept at it,
and constantly goaded on by the impelling
forces OF intemperance visible on every
hand, and the fashionable indifference,
almost scorn, for self denial and absolute
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02
Central Vermont Camp Meeting.

The above meeting will be held on the
grounds of the association at Mortified,
August 2l-2S beginning Monday evening
and closing the following Monday morn
ing rhe usual favor of half fare will be
given by the Central Vermont and Well,
River railroads; and all trains, except ex
press trains, will stop at the camp ground
when there are passenge to get OF or on
1t is hoped that every charge on the di-
trict will be Represented by an efficien
corps of workers, who will do a grand
work for the Master, and that unconverter
persons will be cordially invited to attend.
SO that the meeting may prove to be a
marked success in the Awakening of sin,
ners and the sanctifcation of believers. D."
Men of Israel, help!
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

pass bis death. Hereafter we shall witness
the craft and malignity by which Christ
was brought to condemnat ion and death.
Let us beware lest any of the same spirit
DO in us.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02
II. A. SPENCER, Pres.
IRA PFARD. Sec'y.

The district stewards meeting for Mont.
pelier district will be held on the camp
ground at Northlield, Tuesday. Aug. %
at o'clock P NJ Will every pastor be
kind enough to see that his district steward
has knowledge of the meeting? We hope
all the dist.ict stewards will be present.
The annual meeting of the Central Yer
mont camp meeting association will be
held on the camp ground on Wednesday
Aug. 23, at l o'clock p. NJ.
II. A. SPENCER.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02
Hampton, N. II.

The truly great man is he who does not
lose his child-heart. He does not think
beforehand that his words shall be sincere,
nor that his actions shall be resolute; he
simply always abides in the right.-Mcn
cauS Chinese.
1t was quaint saying of n dying man
W no exclaimed, II have no fear of going
home. Gods finger is on the latch, and
am ready for him to open the door. 1t is
but the entrance of my fathers house,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02
Our Book Table.

The study of biography i, valuable in
preserving the traditions and spirit Of the
past. 1t gives the reader vivid picture
Of the men who made history, the motives
which controlled them. the times in which
they lived. and the work which they ac-
complshed. Whatever there is of virtue.
patriotism and devotion in the characters
represented begets in the reader desire
10 emulate similar qualities. AS Long.
fellow says:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

Caution the young that their work is not
in the furture, but lying at their door now
The only royal pathway to progress is to do
the duty of the hour in the best manner
possible: NEGLECT it, and all is mist ard
darkness; for we rise step by step.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

Cotewayo, the captive Zulu chief, is ex
pected to arrive in England August 18th,
accompanied by three native chiefs and
escorted by Mr.. Shepstone, son of Sir The
ophilus Shepstone. He will visit Osborne,
and probably have an audience with Queen
Victoria. He will remain in England un-
till September, and the direct result of his
visit may possibly be his restoration.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

1t is a great blessing to have a well in
formed conscience; and even a sore con,
science is better than none.
The Osceola times., 1882-01-07
In .yscInOrialsl.

DIED In the town Of OSceola ,
where he had ilourishcd as a deadly
upas tree for the past half a century
KING Alcohol his death was su-
pcrinduccd by well directed blow
from a Temperance Club.
1t is customary in writing up me-
MORALS of the departed dead to say
nothing but what is good, to eNtol
their many virtues, and commemorate
their good deeds and noble examples.
But in this instance, we rack
memory and scan the pages of histo-
ry in vain for one redcemiug trait,
one generous impulse or one noble
decd that ever emarated from the
bosom Of the fallen Giant, but on the
contrary the pages of his life history
are blacllcucd with all manner of evil
On every page written with the blood
of his victims is reported the same
story of blightcd hopes, ruined homes
crime, poverty, distress, destitution,
disease and premature graves. Al
cohol is dead! And strange to say,
there are those who mourn his death,
and like Rachael refuse to be com
forted, because he is no more. AT
the dead hour of night, when the
new year eighteen hundred and
cighty-two was ushcrcd into the liy-
ing present, and King Alcohol was
laid i'm state, n goodlv number of ms
most devoted and loving yotaries as
srmbled around his beer whore he
lay in his gildcd palace, and after
the manner of our hibcrniln friends
of the Emerald Isle. held q wake in
homer of his powerful influence for
evil while here. Twas a sight fear
full to behold ! Strong men with rose
tinted checks and carmine hucd noses
were almost moved to tears, Will,
venting malcdictions upon those who
had welded, SO effectively, the tenn
pcrancc clubs. After the obsequics
the chief mourncrs and pail bearers
were tendcrly escorted to their re-
spective homes. In the language OF
Dazzle, in the play of Iopdnn AS
surancc, and in memory of the dear
departed, "They bore the same arms
on their escutcheon on-omptS purse
falling thro'a IA hole in their pockets;
motto, 'Requiescit in pace which
means, let virtue be its own reward" "
Let us hope that the places that
knew hi,a, will know him again no
more forever
The Osceola times., 1882-01-07
Officers Elected.

Monroe Lodge, Knights of Honor
No. 2lGI, elected officers to serve
the ensuing year as follows.
Geo. r. Stowell, Dictator; J. b
Wynne, Vice Dictator; +. NJ. Tuck.
er, Assistant Dictator; c II. GAYLORD
Reporter and Financial Reporter: J.
l.. Edr,ngton, Treasurer; j. W. Price
Chaplain; j. B. Driver, Guide; +.
A. Blackwood, Guardian; ID. il. Law
renee, Sentinel; II. c. Dunayant,
Medical Examiner; j. B. Driver, II.
c. Dunnavant, and a, Goodrich,
Trustrees.
Representative 10 Grand Lodge.
j. O. Blackwood; alternate, A. Good
rich.
\ public installation of the above
named officers will take place at the
Union Church Wednesday. January
llth., 1882, at , o'clock l.. NJ; the
public are invited to attend.
a lecture will be given by Mr.. J.
o. Blackwood, on the history and
objects Of the order.
En-. II. MATuEs,
II. c, DuNAvANr, ! Com'tee.
j. q. BLAckwoop,
The Osceola times., 1882-01-07
Who says "Pmnish 1hs
DrlInkard 90

Mr. Crauscn says II IN hi, address
to the Brcwcrs' Fourteenth tougrcss.
convened at Boston, in jun 1874.
Listen to him, the Prcsidcu, If .hal
august body, which was hoor.d by
the presence of Gen. Sewell mi Nf
c. Perry, as Representatives of our
Government:
"Instcad OF condcmning and pros
ecuting the saloon-kccper punish the
drunkards. Refuse "a recognize them
as gcntlcmcu; debar them from all
society; disfranchisc them at the
polls; condemn them to sweep the
streets of your city, with chain and
ball fastened to their feet Make
drunkards criminals -
License tcmpters, punish tempted
The Osceola times., 1882-01-07
Odd Fellows, Take Notice!

All Odd Fellows IN Mississippi
County are requested to meet at the
Office of DIR. r. c. Prewitt, on the
4th. of February, lSS2, when arrange
ments will be made to organize a
Lodge in Osceola.
The Osceola times., 1882-01-07
II. c. PREwITT,
}. 4. BARRON.

Men who have no expressed views
upon questions of public interest
until the weight of public opinion is
felt, are, from the very nature of the
proposition, practiced place-seekrs
who adhere 70 any principle that
Fill give them Office.
The Osceola times., 1882-01-07
willard 1sOtciLOt.Cry.

1t will be seen, by reading the
new advertisement Of this Grand En-
tcrprise in another column, that the
managers have at last determined to
have drawing on or before the llth
day Of February next, or return the
money to the ticket holders.
This action on the part of the man
ayers Of this scheme should set all
ticket holders at rest, and induce ear
ly investments in the tickets remain
ing unsold.
The Osceola times., 1882-01-07
LEGAL NOTIFIES.
SiiCriN"~ sale.

BY VGKTt Of an execution 10 mo directed
by the Clerk Of the ircuit Court OF Mississippi
[ punty, | will at the Court House door In The
town Of O-ceula within legal hours on the
2SIH DAY OF JANUARY. 1882.
pNrr for sale TO the highest bidder on credit of
three months, the following property, to-wit. .
The undivided one third interest," In the T. = y
OF see II, Township T. y, Range 10 hast.
al 50 the undivided one third interest in the = "
4 II sec n, Township l. y, Range 10
East; To sHtIsiy iulccWtut 10 favor of John
brNur against John aut \ l.. ti--ril for one
hundred aud ttD -four dollars and twenty five
ccuts siSI. - 1909 debt and interest and also
the um Of se.ln and 1i-l0U dollars. 90 7jl costs
OF suit Lem retained and security Will be re
qu,rcd for the l'ay ment Of purchase money.
", d. HASkINS,
la--it. g. sheriff.