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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22
DOMESTIC HABITS IN FEMALES.

Many a man has owed his success or
failure in business as much TO the manage
ment of his wife, as to his own individual
actions Though domestic occupations do
not hold the high rank to which they ARE
Justly entitled, yet there is reason to believe
that the prevailing sentiments are gradually
undergoing change; that females see more
and more the propriety of possessing the
ability to overlook and wisely direct the ex-
pendnures OF that part of the husbands in
come which fall under their own immediate
inspection; and that they are the most de-
serving characters, whatever their situations,
who best perform the duties which those sit
uations require. We believe that at the
present day, the instances are more common
where ladies in the higher classes of society
deem it no disparagement to be familiarity
acquainted with all the internal concerns OF
their families This is considered not only
a matter of choice but as absolutely necessa-
ry if they would maintain that character
and influence which they are destined TO
maintain in society. Yet TO the shame OF
many mother it must be spoken, that their
daughters are suffered to come forward in
life unprepared to fill any situation with use.
funess and dignity. They are instructed
in the elegant but not in the useful arts OF
life; and the result will be as it often has
been, where there is no security for the pos
session of wealth, that they will be obliged
to exchange the voluptuous dream of life
spent in feasting ON silver and dczlng snaidst
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22
vERMONT PHG NIX.
pobli,hcd every Friday Morning,
~ NICHOLS & w. Z. RYTHER.

~, Halls Building, nearly opposite Chase :,
Stage House.
,.,-To single subscribers Two Dollars year
.,Di.. who receive their papers at the office,
discount from these prices Of twenty
sill be made to those who pay iu advance.
prncut j. not made at the expiration of the year
~, r;l be added. iUJe No paper discontinued
% .,,.,rasqs arc paid, except at the option of the
.sG., ...orders by mail must be postpaid or
''-u mi receive attention.
4 ~ ~ Al kinds of JOB PRINTING neatly execut-
4 ~ oo,;ee and ON moderate terms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22

Better Marry than DO Waar"--On
Wednesday an aged couple were married at
Barming Church, Kent The bridegroom
was stone blind the bride was so deaf that
she could hear the service with great diff
Guilty; the interesting brides-m was a
man with a wooden leg, and the bridcsman
had lost an arm. THE course Of true love
never did Iun smooth" and at the altar. we
hear, there was considerable difficulty in
arranging the party When the bride turn
ed her best ear TO the parson, she was OF
course, on the blind side of "her intended
and great trouble arose as to giving the one.
legged bridesmaid perfect lo0s standi las
lawyer D would say) in the ceremo-
ny. However at last the minds eye' of
The gay bridegroom took a proper view
Of the matter; the bride uttered the awful
monosylldbe "yes" loud enough to make
herself hear the bridesmaid put his "best
leg foremost" the brdesman lent hand
this only one) and the whole, or rather the
mutilated party, departed in the most legiti.
mate manner, the deaf leading the bland,
the armiess shaking hands with the Iegless,
and the latter making a leg" to the parson.
We hear that the veteran principals in the
business previously had each other liking"
for eight years--tBell's Life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22

curtains Of MASSEY velvet, cDdcavoring to ac-
count for the strange Inconsistency in the
events of real life and the promises of ro.
mance-to exchange these, and undergo
every drudgery and every humiliation for
the wages Of lackeys There is so much
truth in the remark, that to paint is well to
play the piano is well to embroidcr is well :
but 10 be able to make pudding is better
than all"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22

LONDON WAITERs-The waiter alone
in first rate London hotel, requires at least
ten dollars a week from each person, for his
own private fees Besides this, there are
other servants to pay, the bill exclusive
Two guineas are often charged for room
for one evening with pair OF wax candles
Stage drivers at the end of days journey
expect two shilings English -four shillines
our money! extra from each passenger -
Payment to ordinary servants in New York
money is as follows. for one bed one night,
two shillings to the maid-the porter two
shillings--waiier two shillings--boots one
shilling exclusive os,hs bill.-Mjryor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22

THE ST We II II A R.
G,iefhY not furrowed DER my cheek,
Hor yet the lires Of care
Nor age, the fatal signet set
Then why this silver hair!
II me not all the valued lore
The son of science blesses.
Can boast the thrilling eloquence
THIS single hair possesses.
IT'S usdom's early monitor,
That Youths gay hours have downi
IN, slancr will tell the stream is pass'd;
Our folly's Rubcon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22

tPThe following spirited sketch Of the
oowned hero of the Cowpens is from the
n Of George Washington Gusts, step son
fGen Washington. We copy it from the
tropa lntelligencer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22
POLITENESS-

Ho,c far TILE children think II 1corfh aehiLe
10 q, DC polite 10 their piaymateS and friends
by politeness | do not mean a great deal of
unnecessary bowling and courtesyng, but
That delicate attention to the comfort OF those
around us that springs from a kind. generous
heart How many little children enter the
room without noticing respectfully those who
are older than themselves / have seen
mem come IN of a cold winters day. und
draw their little chairs up before the fire in
sueh way that those who were sitting back
| could not feel The warmth of it at all and
ihis without the least apology for such a
breach of politeness Then perhaps. they
interrupt those in the room when they are
engaged IN conversation, by asking some
foolish question, instead of waiting I'LL an
opportunity was given them TO speak Then
they are pmpolte to their iule plavmates.
their sisters II they have any; instead of as.
sisiing, when their help is really needed
they leave tuem TO help themselves. How
many little boys think it beneath them to be
kind and polite TO sister.
nave seen some few who thought differ.
emily. | recolect last winter | used to NEE,
ilne manly lad drawing his sister to school
on his sled Her little rosy cheeks and
sparkling eyes bore testimony that his polite
ness was not thrown away upon her She
would pat his cheek with her little soft hand
and call him her "kind BROTHER He would
frequently meet boys Of his acquaintance
who would urge him to leave his sister and
go with them 10 coast on the common. His
answer always was, Yes, when | have
carried little Emily to school" DO YOU
lhlhk that boy was not good son, good
broIherf never saw him impatient when
he was walking with his lule sister because
her liule feet could not keep up with his.
Tie didn't give her a sly twitch. as some
little boys do, or Brighten her with stories Of
odd men, or "beggars" ill she was afraid
OF her own shadow No; he was always
polite TO her. And do you think he will for
get TO be polite as he grows older1 No; for
II will become a habit with him. and the
little attentions which COS, him nothing, and
are SO gratifying to those who receive them,
VIII gain him many friend. Think Of
this when you are tempted 10 be rude or sell
fish or unkind TO those about you. and re.
member that you lose nothing by being pc.
Ute But stronger motive than that should
influence u.s. we should do unto others as
we would that they should do unto us"
Who is i, has said BE ye kind one to anoth
er ~ Youths Companion
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22

An ETfraef-There is a close connexion
between ignorance and vice; and in such
a country as our own, the connection IS fatal
TO freedom. knowledge opens sources of
pleasure which the Ignorant can never know
the pursuit of 1t fills up every idle hour,
opens to the mind a constant source Of oc.
cupaion, wakes up the slumberng powers,
gives the secret contest victory. and unveils
10 our astonishment ideal worlds secures
us from temptation and sensualuy. and ex.
ats us in the scale OF rational beings
When pass BY the grog-shop and hear the
idle dispute and the obscene song-when |
see the car, rolled along filled with intoxica-
ted youth. singing and shouting as they go
when | discover the boat sailing dow n the
river, where you can discover the influence
of rum by the noise which it makes-I can.
not help but ask were these people Taught
TO read? Was there no social library TO
which they could have access Did they
ever know the calm satisfaction oftaking an
improved volume by peaceful 6resde 2
Or, did they ever taste the luxury fimprov.
ing the mind You hardly ever knew a
young man that loved his home and his
book. that was vicious. Knowledge is Of
ten the poor mans wealth. 1t is treasure
that no thief can steal, no moth nor rust can
corrupt. BY this you turn his cottage to a
palace, and you give treasure which is al.
ways improving and can never be lost
The poor man. says Robert Hall, who has
gained taste for good books, will, in all
likelihood, become thoughtful and when
you have given the poor habit OF thinking,
you have conferred on them much greater
favor than by the gin of money. since you
have put in their possession the principle of
all legitimate prosperity J."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22

A lawyer on his death bed willed all bis
property to the Lunatic Asylum. giving as
reason for so doing that he wished his pro.
perty to return TO the same liberal class 81
people who had patrcni-ed him
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22

Goafs MAX at LisbOm-The decree for
suppressing the supply OF milk from goats
in this city has been carried into effect.
Twenty thousand ofthese beautiful animals.
in bodies Of from ten to twenty, entered the
city every morning at daylight, and remain
ed about two hours supplying every house
with their delicious and wholesome milk in
genuine state, attended by some thousands
Of fine healthy young men and girls who
feed them on the adjoining mountains. and
all of whom are thrown into state OF dis
tress. They went in body to the Queen.
but got no redress. The city will now. like
London be obliged to buy the milk of cows
highly adulterated The Portuguese have
an aversion to the milk of the COW. The
reason for this violent and unpopular meas
ure is that the goats were suffered 10 trespass
upon the corn.6elds and gardens, or kintos.
in the vicinity of the city.--Lsttsrs from
Lisbon.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22
Died,

In this town, on Monday 18th inst Mrs. Ma
iida King. wife Of Mr.. Eliub King, aged So yrs
At Taunton, (Niass.) on Tuesday 18th inst
Mrs. Sally West Richmond, wife Of Charles Rich
mohd. Esq and sister Of Rev John West OF this
town, aged "A years.
At South Kingston, on Sunday the lth inst.
Caroline Elizabe,h Stanton daughter Of John and
Celia Stanton. nged years and months.
At Providence, on Tuesday evening 9Th, Mrs
Mary Howen Brown wife Of Hon Nicholas Brown,
in the 9th year Of her age.
Q A. Pomfret, Conn. on 5 aturday last, George
benson, Esq. q native Of this town, in the s5,h
yeur Of his age.
IN New Bedford, on Sunday morning last,
Thomas Washburn, eldest son Of Mr.. Thomas
Cook, aged years and 9 months.
In Warren. on Frhsy last, Col. Benjamin
Cole long well known AZ the proprietor Of Cole s
Hotel, aged II years-a revolutionary pensioner
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22
PORT OF NEWPORT.
ARRIVALS.

Friday. 18th. brig Eliza, Hcbrook, from Ro-
chclle, for N. York.
ScM Pocnbontas, Wade, from Philadelphia,
for Fa-River. .. .f .........
Saturday. ,7th, brig Emeline, Andrews, from
Philadelphia. for Fsll- River. ''s
Schr Cod Hook, Camner. from do fbr N Ha-
ven. "
Monday. 10Th, schrs Capital, Rogers, from
plymouth, for West River.
Superior, Whittle.ey, from Philadepha, for
N Haven.
CLEARED.
Schooner Koscusco, Croweli, Norfolk.
DO. La Bruce, Munroe. Boston.
DO. Barton. Dean. ApalacbicoIa.
Brig Black Hawk, Sloman, N Haven.
MEMORANDA.
Cleared az Havana, Dec. 9Th, brig Sea Bird.
Maybcry, for New Orleans %.
Al New Orleans, Dec. 5th, brig Gov. Codding-
ton, Bailey, from Pensacola
WHALE SBiPs.--A letter received fron
Capt. Dsgget, Of ship Mechanic. Of this port,
dated at Uiica. lone Of the Society Islahls,)
June %2t. states lie arrived there on the 3lst
Of May, from cruise Of more than seven
months off New Zealand, New Caledori !,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22

Scott, evidently much irritated, .bcgged
leave TO remark, that the letter Just read was
familiar TO the court and the country. That.
TO say nothing jnst now Of its author, it had
been most impudently published, and that he
had been made the subject of i'll mtured AMI
madversldh in many parts Of the Uninn; that
io all this he had manifested an indifference.
becaiisr Of his regard for the rules Of service,
anil his own selfrespcct; that he had never
published ar caused Ia be published, nor was
lIc aware of his friends having published, any
article connendaiory Of his own course
through the wars in question or in any degree
rejecting on the conduct or character of 9TH
ers. But Mr.. President" The contnued)
suspend the operation of your military laws
for while, and shall ask from no tribunal
satisfaction for my wrongs; not from the GO
vernment, sir, or from this court, or from any
power under heaven. will demand retribu-
tion if may be permitted to resort To those
powers, with which the Lord of the Universe
has endowed me. nthisg good right arm, (he
concln6ed,) will ] find redress for all my
wrongs" During the reading of the suc-
cceding papers. the general frequently rose,
and by well-timed explanation, ,clucidated OBJ
scmre passages Of the documents, and recon-
ciled conflicting statements. These manu-.
scripts constitute the correspondence which
Gen. Scott conducted. with the War Depart
ment, and its multitudinous subordinates. ..
Every one here who has heard the tcstimo-
ny. including the members Of the court and
its president. appenrs TO consider, Scott n very
much abused officer, use the word appear,
because an oppression Of opinion in such mat
ters is unmilitary, and in certain circles, po-
litically injudicious. fTis ncq,ittal, however,
is matter of fcoursc, and is conceded on all
hands. ''''. @ .'.r.' .. ..
The whole Of the morning has been devo-
ted to the reading cf the Creek papers, and
nearly half Of them vet remain untouched
Gen. Gaines has just transmitted his rensons
for delaying his appearance here; do not
know, Of course, what their purport is, but,
with YOU righe surmisc, domestic ufacsion,
&c. - u ,'i.F '.-
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22
NEWPORT:
Thursday, Dec. 32, 1886.


The largo space occupied by Mr.. BIppLE's
letter to JOHN QuINcY ADAMS. together with
the procc edings Of Congress, necessarily ex.
cludes much variety from our columns to .day.
We deem it unnecessary, however, to apollo
gize 20 ourreaders, at this time, for giving
place to the able and mnsterly letter of Nlcm-
"LAs BIDDLE, on the Money and Currency Of
uhe country Its length, we are confident,
will not deter them from giving it thorough
md careful perusal.' In Ills first letter, Mr..
B. chiefly confined himself to an explanation
of The controversy in relation to the Bank in
Pennsylvunia--its rc-chnrter, &c. IN this
letter, he treats Of the present, state Of the cur
'rcncy--the causes oftbe intense pccnniary dis.
rtress under which the whole country is now
laboring-and the remedies which should be
employed to eradicate the evil. -f "a
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22

The trial Of the two lrishn'ep, M 'Carty ,and
M'Croly which commcncedat Providence on
Wednesday, 18th, before Judge Story, ter
minated on Saturday evening. The jury
after being out Few minutes, returned with
n verdict Of Not Gully.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22

The steamboat Benjamin Franklin, on.her
passage. from Providence, on Thursday morn
ing last, ten miles from Sands Point, fell in
with the brig America from Madison, ashore
on rock, having bilged the night before
The captain and five passengers, including
two ladies', were taken off by the steamboat,
and carried 10 New York.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22

TnE FIREAr WAsHINGToN - The CORES
pondent Of the N. Y. Courier and Enquirer
.says-"rhe alimpression appears to be
that the building was set on fire bynn incen-
diary. The cityis filed with rurors, how
ever, and gross negligence is charged upon
some of the Department. 1t is asserted that
the fire might have been cxtinguishcd and
much Of the property saved; bnt that :hc citi-
zens were prevented from affording their aid,
NY the improper conduct of individuals with
in the building" ...t.-
The Alexandra Gazette says-All is con-
lecture as to the origin of the fire, but most
persons attribute it to an incendiary.
What is the actual amount Of the loss to
the Govesnmen mt and the Country, no one can
tell. The models, records, &c. &c. of the
Patent Office were Invaluable. , .s,ge
Great delay, we Understand, occurred I'M
gaining admittancc into the building after tfc
fire was discovered. Had the doors been
forced at an early hour, il is thonehr r,nrt
papers, &c. now lost, would have been saved.
All that now remains of this late fine build
ing, is its ruined and blackened walls, which
we presume for public safety, will have to be
torn down. '"''
a.. Arrangements were making yesterday to
nccommodatS the Genera! Post Office else
where in Washington.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22

The President says 'al that has occurred
during my administration is calculated to
inspire me with inc reased confidence nj the
stability Of our Institutions The old fellow
thinks if they can stand his administration.
they can stand any thing.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22
NOTICE..

vg>IIE subscribers to Stock Of tlie eonteni-
plated NEW FACTORY, nre hereby
notified to meet ut the School Room Of JUDsE
JosLES, in Church street, on Tuesday eve
ming next, at 6 o'clock, for the purpose Of
taking into consideration the proprcty Of
organizing said Stockholders for the Com
mencemen. Of the Work.
Persons wishing to subscribe are respect
fully requested to attend.
D 90
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22

and New Holland, having obtained 700 bbs.
oiith!s cruise making in the whole 1900 bbs
q months out. Officers and crew oil in good
health. 'a.
ship John Coggeshnll. Macy, Of this port, was
at Neuihawa, April iih. with 230 bbs oil.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22

There we erc several destructive fires in N.
York on "Wednesday and Thursday. Of last
week. The four story brick store, 23l Peurl
street, destroyed withmost its valuable con-
tents. A range of two story frame buildings
on Greenwich and Barclay streets, and scve-
raj two story buildings on the Bowery, com
mcncing on the s. r. corner of Grand street
and the Bowery Most Of the buildings were
insured.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22

Franklin Pierce ". b. has been elected
on the part Of the House to the United States
Senate, from New Hampshire, for six years
from the 81 Of March next, in place of John
Page, whose term of service then expires
The Senate will undoubtedly concur.
Richard f. Parker w. b. has been elected
to the United States Senate, from Virgihia,
in place Of Watkins Leigh, resigned.
James Buchanan of Penn, and l.. II. Linn
of Missouri, V. b. have been reelected
Senators, for six years from the third Of
March next, when their present term Of scr.
vice expires. ......
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22
SHORT NOTICE.

A NY person who wishes to learn 10 cut every
"A garment in HE railor's trade. or every dress
in the Dress Making, TO a very neat and easy IN,
can Immediately apply and be attended to at their
own honse Or at Mr.. JOSEPH FIsH'., Broad ST.
where the Author Of the ALPHABETICAL SYS.
TEN will sop a few days Gentlemen and La
dies can call and see his Rules, and Fashions,
where he will answer questions.
In two days taught. most perfect plan,
TO fit the Lady or the Man; ...
Gives all in print, from guess-work free,
Finds ladies cloth to cut and see.
Newport, Dec. %, 1896. ...
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22

PiRArgs.-Brig Finance, Siliman, which
arrived at Philadelphia 18th inst in 10 days
from Port an Prince, reports tina, on the nom.
ing previous to her saiIing,a Government
barge arrived from Jc-cmic bearing despatch.
cs to Government. stating that u vessel had
been robbed by pirate and nl hands mur-
dered, ncs, Jercmie, ,tsupposcd to be an A
inerican vessel) ...... ,.,...
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22

ARRIvALs At CLEvELAND.-By report Of
,he Collector it appears that from the 18th Of
March to the 26th of Nov. 1885, there afriv-
ed at Cleveland with cargocs, 9if sfoops,
schrs.and brigs,with an aggregate tonnage Of
"a, ,435 fons. During the same time the num-
Der Of steamboats which arrived with passen.
gers was nine byndred and ninety. .
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22
THE TEETHf THE TEETH

WRR. HITCHCOCK'S MAGNETIC UDON-
EF TICA, for preventing the Teeth from de-
caying, preserving them and The gums in health,
restoring them when diseased, preventing the
toothache and purifying the breath. Price Scots
for sale by X. J. TAYLOR.
Dec, 22.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22
Correspondence Of the NY. Jour. of Com
WAsBINeToS. Thursday. Dec. Is.


This was the day set apart for the trial OF
the two Whites, charged with burning the
U. s. Treasury some ycnrs ago. AS this
case excited more than usual interest, which
was greatly increased from the circumstance
of the p. u. being just razed to tho ground
by the act Of sn incendjary, the Court was
crowded with spectators. The two prisoners,
Richard Henry White and Henry u. White
were put to the bar, and severnly pleaded
not guilty. Tho first noncd, who has already
been IA year within the walls Of Jail, had
quite genteel air and very prepossessing
coun,c nance, wlilc the other had nonc o.!
these requisites tn recommend him to tie
kind consideration of a jury. Mr.. r. II.
White has the good fortune to be united to
beautiful and interesting Woman, who has
attended him during his long and trying con.
finemcnt, with all that care and assiduity for
which woman is so remarkable.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22

TIE New Hampshire TIoiise Of Keprcscn-
latvcs on Thursday last, passed the bill to
authorize the distribution OF the States pro-
portion Of the surplus revenue among the
sew. raj towns, by q vote Of 204 To z.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22

Old winter is wearing off at present very
comfortably. Christmas near az hand, no
snow and but little frost. Last year, at this
time, every thing wos ce-bound, hard ond
fast, the thermometer below zero. presenting
an aspect more terrible and severe, than was
ever before recollected by the Oldest iababi-
tants so early in winter.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22

The New Haven Register says-Wood,
coal, butter, poultry, and many other articles
of country produce, hate fallen considerably
in that market since The first day Of the
month,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-22

The hours of departure Of the New York
steamers have been changed. They now
leave Providence at 12, NJ, and New York at
3, r. NJ, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sa,ur-
days.