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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-06

BRATTLEBORo VT.
Friday Morning, January q, 1887.
The New Year.

The new Nehfs
The sun has again made his circuit through
the celestial signs, and zoe again arrive at one
of the me-stones on the great highway to
eternity. This is season for retrospection,
when each one may in imagination retrace link
by link the chain of events which has darkened
or illuminated his passage through the by-gone
wear. How many bright hopes have been
blasted, how many fond anticipations have
been disappointed during the revolution of one
short year. The Mother has been snatched
from her tender charge-the Father from his
dependent household. How many a gallant
soldier who had followed his country's stand
ard to the warm sun of Florida, now sleeps
"beneath the hammock green" The Orator
and Statesman who had charmed listening
Senate, are now mute in death. Madison the
great and virtuous-the father Of the Federal
Constitution-the venerable White, presiding
Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church of
the U. States-both within the past year have
gone to the recompense of the just, full of years,
and mourned by all the good in our land.
The past year has witnessed most arduous
and fiery contest between the friends of power
and place, the minions Of Executive patronage,
and the friends Of liberty, law, and the Con-
stitution; and although as usual in such con-
flicts, Power and Patronage have triumphed,
yet in reviewing all the circumstances attend
ing the result, the friends Of Order and genuine
Republicanism have abundant reason TO ''thank
God and take courage.''
To our Patrons we tender on this occasion
our tribute Of gratitude for the liberal patron
age which they have extended to US since the
commencement of our publication; and at the
same time TO assure them that we shall studi-
ously endeavor TO the extent of our ability TO
render our paper worthy of the continuance of
that patronage. The Political character of
our paper will continue to be, as it was in its
commencement, such as to meet the approba-
ton Of every true friend of genuine Wing Re-
publicanism.
In the Department of News, we fatter our
selves we shall not be found a whit behind any
of our contemporaries in the interior of the
Country. Our Phoenix in her exclusive fight
through the length and breadth of our land,
brings in exchange some fifty or more kindred
publications fraught with stores of learning
treasures Of wisdom, and all the variety of stir
ring incidents which make up the sum total
of life and manners in our widely extended en-
pire. From these we shall weekly Gull the
choicest parcels to serve up for the qualification
of our worthy readers; TO satisfy laudable curl
osity-to amend the heart and edify the mind
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-06

Most Meiancholy-"We saw aEsl
Dedham Patriot of Thursday, "a SOFA.
in Roxbury, the other day, on OS"|
the Institution in Boston, who w@ ]
blind. His case was singularly dls'ss|
A year ago, be was bright, pI'yI
with sharp black eyes; he took the '.
ing cough and soon after caughl MI
cold, which brought on cough o. ~
serious character He strained DluS
much by coughing that bis eys~
started from their sockets, and hung
op his cheeksl The physician wn0'
ca him in attempting TO restore them
place unfortunately severed The ,V'.
which they were held in the sOcAa'
they both dropped outl His eyes Y.
sealed in eternal night, and the uuS
lad will be compelled to grope "
through life without even the hOPe"
10 cheer him"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-06
A Man Killed 5y his Wi6.-Terrv

a. Man Killed By his Wie.-Terry C.
Burns, resident Of Greece, in this county.
died on Sunday morning last about eight
o'clock A. M. from blow received from the
hand Of his wife, on Saturday afternoon,
under the following circumstances Burns
was engaged in mending shoes, when his
wife asked him 10 go and get some wood,
but he refusing 10 do so, received blow in
The face from her hand which he returned
or attempted to do, when his enraged wife
sel7ed stool, and struck him herewith
and ieled him to the floor The stool used
had one OF its legs projected through the
seat which projection came in contact with
his temple, Finding him severely wound,
ed' the neighbors were called in, who assist
ed to place him in bed and dressed his
wounds He spoke few words while un.
dergoing this operation, but not afterwards.
lie died as stated--Sunday morning Burns
was about 81 years of age, and has had
three wives Rochester Adr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-06

Spontaneous CombnstiOn.-M. DC ~
captain in the French navy wa
dead in his bed at Cherbourg, on I~ \
October, the upper part of his cO' IA
burntto ashes. 1t appears that toe IA
before he had provided himself w ,I;'
bottle of brandy, which was found !, IN y
side him almost entirely empty n' i
the attitude of a man in deep sleep
the medical examination of his boz! n
evident that he had been sufocaleu's
the cause of his death arose from ",
GUS combustion, the fame oil 'he
having communicated with his olea''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-06

Michigan, Sfdte.-The Detroit Spectator
says, that the convention assembled at Ann
Harbor, and unanimously voted their uncondi-
tional assent to the proposition of Congress,
for the admission of Michigan as a member of
the Federal Union.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-06
Money.
"Put money in thy purse-"- Shakespeare.

Ut money IN my purse
We take our pen in hand" as our good
old grandtatbers used 10 say, in writing to
their sweethearts, to write chapter on mon.
ey. 1t is fruitful subject, inasmuch as it
is the governing principle (if we may be al.
lowed the expression) of mankind and the
axis of human ambition. Money is a good
thing-a kind servant-a bad master-a
thlei IN temple of virtue--a ministerino
spirit to the need "a william in disguise =
and withal sad rake What builds nm
Tools IN the opinion of the world? Money
what causes ladies to look kindly upon the
advances OF young man to a blooming
daughterY Money. What brings compli,
menlary remarks from the old, and acknowl-
eugments from the young2 Money. What
Is Isl, me criterion of right and wrong? Money
Whai is the cause of wrangling, struggling
cheating, browbeating, shutting and BOXING
so prevalent among mankind2 Money. What
IN lac! is the great standard of human affeo.
lon! Money: What makes the printer strug.
gle in the mire Of politics2 Money VIVA,
leaus the Editor to inform the public of these
uL money ~ do you take, sirl You
are the very man we wish to form.
fema1e Expression celebrated
'udge Paine, one of the signers of the Dec.
afallon OF Independence, was induced bv
riend to go 10 an assembly to see a noied
'eauty who was TO grace the meeting with
Ter presence. When he arrived there, on
eing asked how he liked her appearance
Fudge !" exclaimed thecynick, "do you
all her handsome2 She has no more ex.
'rcssion than bo'cl Of milkr'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-06

Ne,cs from .Merieo states that General Bra
vo had resigned his command of the Mexican
army, being unwilling or afraid to march
against the Texans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-06

"a 1Wn Out."-The prisoners, male and
female, at the Maryland Penitentiary, refused
to go to work this morning, stating that as
yesterday was Sabbath as well as Christmas,
they would have to-day as holyday in lieu
thereof: The keeper promptly informed them
that this would not be granted; and after arm
ing number of the citizens, and placing them
on the walls, they were ordered to their cells
where they returned peaceably, to spend the
day in fasting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-06

Speed Of The Dog-There is dog be-
longing to the conductor Of the train on the
Dedham branch road. which ACCOMPANIES
inc tram to and from the city every "Trip, and
Always keep rod ortwo in adramce of The
Engine His speed has been once or twice
,rlea ior mile run, ON a straight line. and
ne mas each time beat the locomotive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-06

Fate Of Abohtionists IN .Missouri.-The le-
gislature of Missouri have passed an act, di-
recting all persons found engaged in the ncen-
diary schemes of the Aboltionists to be taken
up and sold as slaves, and for the second Of
fence, Imprisonment in the Penitentiary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-06

Successful trick upon Governor Marcy
Last week, all the papers in the city were
teeming with the joyful report, that the Sos
600 stolen from the Oneida bank, at Utica, had
been recovered through the agency Of a female.
who only asked as a reward, the pardon of her
father, confined at Sing Sing. The pardon
was obtained, through the influence of the d.
rectors of the bank, and forwarded and the
girl then came out with the truth, which was
that she knew nothing of the affair. Governor
Marcy may revoke the pardon, but the father
OF this dutiful child is probably, ere now, out
OF the reach of pursuit.-N Y. Morning Ne,r,.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-06

The Philadelphia Observer publishes the
following letter from Rev. DR.. Stiles Ely, Civ
ing graphic description Of the sad accident,
not long since which occurred on board the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-06

Rhode Island Money -Mnket.-The Paw
tucket Chronicle says;-'Money is getting
easier. A gentleman few days ago, got I
ninepence in his possession, and walked tn,
streets with it in his pocket, in perfect safety
whereas only a few weeks previous his life
would have been in danger"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-06

Colonization Society.-The American %.
lonization Society held its twentietb Anm;, 90
sary IN the Hall of the House of Renresen u ~
,N s. at Washington, on the evening Of The
iSth ult: Henry Clay, sen. Vice President Of
the Society in the chair. The speaking was
SAD 70 be good, and the prospects of the soc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-06

"Day q .Martin."-Mr. Day, the celebrat-
ca backing manufacturer of London, died last
october leaving property estimated at e45o-
~, Iha az x. the Ex-King of France, died the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-06

Mr.. Poinderter.-It will be gratifying
the many well wishers of Mr. PoindexteT, /
learn that the Natchez Courier of the 9Th ull
represents his situation as improving, and tina
there was then a fair prospect of his recovery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-01-06

iEFWe owe an apology to Aleides, for the
oversight of our composition, in printing last
week without its title, his lines entitled SThe
parting year" We thank our poetical Young
friend for his communications, and shall he
happy in continuance of them. We tbinI,
ne possesses a talent for versfication, which.
at least, is worthy of cultivation. "'
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-06-23
AGRICULTURE.

II is very eEldenl Ihsi for few years
past the Agriculture Of America has been
rising in the scale ofhnmsn emplaymsnls;
lis rewards have been greater Ihan we're
ever realized before. We do not mean
that given quantity Of farmers produce
has sold for more dollars than il ever
commanded before: but that with given
amount Of labor, TIM farmer Is enabled 10
produce a greater amount of uealfh. 10
command greater amount Of The sub
sianiisl comforts and conyeniences Of life.
A glance al the causes of this appreei-
alton Of agricultural industry. viii con-
vince US that il is destined TO be perma-
nent.
There is no apprehension that our agri-
culture will ever degenerate, and fail hack
10 the unskillul, Inefficient labor Of the
hslf-bsrbsrous eulliyalor with bis wooden
spade. &.
As far as the prosperity Of this leading
occupation depends upon skiilul and
iudicious cultivation Of the earth. il Is NOT
only certain not TO reeede, but to advance.
But the prosperity Of the sgriculinrist
is promoted not only by improvements
in the process of his oyn art, but By im-
pIoyements in all other arts. The pro-
dncIs ofagrlcullure being articles ofprrms
necessity, have Al all times nearly the
same intrinsic value. But their exchange
able value varies sery greatly. Before
the invention Of The spinning genny and
! the power loom, bushel OF wheat might
have paid for Two and half yards Of cot
ton cloth oi given qualify; whereas now
bushel Of wheat will buy six or seven
yards Of fabric Of equal or better quail
". 80 s,gresI number Of other manulac-
lures have contributed 10 increase the &C.
chGngeaJte raiue Of agricultural produce.
Aud il Is obvious that these advantages
are az permanent as the applications Of
mechanical pa" CT that have gwen birth
to them. The present improved process
es in The manufacture OF useful isbrics
will never be abandoned, unless sui bet.
ter arr discovered.
| Il is The growth of various manufac.
lures IN our own and other countries. and
the improved means of transportation by
which these manufactures are brought to
our doors, that have chiefly contributed
to secure better reward for agricultural
industry.
/ Email, agricultural industry was great.
ly .'e.a;ei when the plough was sLOsIi-
tated Iur the spade. ls cOnditoh VAS
still iurhrr improved WHEN ne sevt raj
kInds 81 labor we're divided, AID mecha.
meal expersness acquired "a the Various
arts. II advanced suIl farther, land Of
this last amelioralion We have by no
means reached the utmost exlenl,) when
labor.saving machinery was generally in
,roduced in the manufacturing arts.
| Detroit Journal.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-06-23

The LIU OF RiSsing.-On Tuesday
week the following curious case was ,ri-
ed al the Middlesex adjourned sessions.
Thomas Ssverland. the prosecutor, stated
that on the day after Christmas he was
IN a tsp-room where the defendant, Ca
roline Newton, and her sister, who had
come from Birmingham. were present.
The latter jokingly observed. that she
had promised to her sweetheart that no
man should kiss her while he was absent.
1t being holiday time, Saverland consi.
dered this challenge, and caught hold of
her and kissed her. The young woman
took il as a joke, bnt her sister, the de-
PENDANT, said she would like IS little of
tina, kind of fun as he pleased. Saver
land told her if she was angry. he should
kiss her also; he then tried to do it, and
they fell TO the ground. On rising. The
woman struck bin; he again tried TO kiss
her, aud in the'scuffie she bit of his nose
winch she spit out of her mouth. The
action was brought. 10 recover damages
for the loss of the nose. The defendant
said he had no business 10 kiss her; il she
wanted kissing, she had husband /" kiss
her. better looking man than eter he
prosecutor was. The jury, without he
STATION. acquitted her; and the chairman
said. il any man attempted to kiss wu-
man against her will, she had a right to
bite off his nose II she had a fancy Tor so
doing. English paper.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-06-23
THE SLEEPING INFANT.


H,w calm thy sleep. my little one.
Gu u hand diylas. -.
Care has no wreath 70 place up9n
Fasl lIly bros u shsas:
f,,a ~ tay shssx sre tears q grief.
Liss ,hs pearl drops o. asEsr
Fra emslsms Of the sorrows brief
Al evenings lonely hour.
II, thou vi, wake 10 bauadless glee
Whsn drwy nora appears,
sor s'er remsnber'd more will be
Thy bitter syeaiag tears.
ID, what are these thy hopes which shared
TAy feeble hands which Iiili
TAOu'h grasP'ng with . inlsef's care
The little play,hings stiIl.
cOns yield to me each useless toy,
IN mOra's yaung beans shall peep;-
s.s. sira. gle gos.--ean'si thou enjoy
These tribes in thy slssPi
To tho, with man, whom old age brings
T. HES declining vale;
Ne Seer. II Times stern call. aud elings
4, iutes 'usi ~ frat.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-06-23
ffom the Three Experiments Of Living.
LIVING. UP TO THE MEANS.


A. the appearance II property had be-
eo,ae necessary. economy must be prac-
Used somewhere, 10 brlns cut the year.
Tal., oi course. fell upon the Interior.
l,ss had been IN the hsbtt q" superiniend-
hg her own affairs, aud seeing Ihsi na-
;4uE vas wasted, aud nothing used SUI
> 'laously. Tins system, while u ex-
len I'D to cach and " al, was cheerful,
scelyed. But when the dnmesucs found
ulJ he luxunes nj tie kitchen were mot
sraparlonale 10 the paFlsr, they told her
she mlghl look ouI for o.her help"
those mlsIresses III families who have
ever experienced the harrassIng lsbnr Of
lsepng up shOry appearance IN the
parlof. with siriei economy IN Ihe klich.
en-, WilI sympa,hixe wilh poor Jane ia
hen arinous task They will understand,
suh wha, rcluc,lace she entered iIs pre-
cncls, and how ofIca she was driven
fam II by the superc,lious looks and an.
sses II the. lady who ruisi the roast.
All these difficulties she encountered: aud
.nrunes looked back, with a sigh. To
hsr first experiment in house Keeping,
w1rn, with her woman of'all works, aud
" rtha'sallulc girl. every thing wen,
saaHhlyon. in harmony and confidence.
Bai this was trilIc. compared To the sp.
parent change in her husbands temper.
F'um irank-hearied. ogen confidence IN
d arinni hun. he began 10 be tenacious
O. ",.'iIly--lhoueht such a one looked
"dIy;--II must I've because they had not
u'nrd their call. or some other reason
- Important Then he sometimes re-
p''tei his jests, which Jane felt were ssr.
slsns.
How long il is" said Jane. one
norn'ug, "since uncle Joshua has been
aerp!"
i.sdpposc," said Frank. abe feels
81 ava %ardurss Oh account Of our differ.
eat rank IN Iire." 49,.
20, no; tia, is wholly unlike him,
10 ,oss We send and ask him to dine To-
4s,!"
Not to-day. | have invited Profcs
st L aud Dr. -. Aou know they az,
b".h intellectual men. lie would no
fJay hIs dlhner."
Resides" said Jane, "when b,
comes. we must lc, all oI The chIdrel
due al the table. We will ask hun Ia
morrow. and appoint dinner a, ,wo."
with all nv heart" SAID Frank, .
he Went out tn pay a visit Ia the make,
'"llnwed by his servant with the market
basket.
Jane began her preparations for dinner
Her constant change oi servants, and ~
tFeasIng troubles with them. often mad
his an ardums task. She was soon !
!he midst Of glass und china; and, assis
ell by her chamber maid, began TO lay II
Table. They hal 60. II nearly compile
rd' with its plates, wineglasses and Iqn
0!ers. all ia rotc, when she was alaru
Cd by a loud ring at the door. III
ehamber-maid was despatched, with s,rl
'nJnnc,ions To let nobody 10, but say 81
was not al home. There was evident
a pafley, and the step Of a person "
heard approaching. With sudden ie,
ing OF modification al being caught, Jal
rushed into the closet, and closed I.
aoor. The sound Of uncle Jpshua's vol
struck her ear as he entered.
" Are you sure she is not at home
SAID he to the girl. 81
~, yes, sir. quite sure. | saw b
put on her things and go out"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-06-23

twenty others. lived more extensively
Than ihey did. with no larger income;
therefore, II was al right and proper.
When Dr. Fulton closed his account
for The year, his expenses exactly mel his
income.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-06-23

Human faults are like sacks, one Of
which every individual carries on his
back. One can see a nelghbors sack,
and guess what il contains. bat cannot
perceive his own.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1837-06-23

Ned, what pranks are you cutting
now" said master To roguish urchiu,
&" Nome, SIR. We got 10 knife to cut en-
with" was tie honest reply,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-11-30
NEW EOEc
BOTANIC THoMSOMIaW
TMwT1ItA,A: 4 ~ y

'FENIlE subscriber, having been Tor more lha6
a three years, III constant and successful prac-
lice, now Offers his services Ia tho public ns II 10
tGnic Physician lie would respectfully inform
The inhabitants Of Newport and the adjoining
towns that he has taken the con,nodious house
at the corner of Spri' = and Milslrce,s, where he
will administer the Pure ThomsOni0n .Nedi-
cines 10 such may favor him with their patron
age. No pains will be spared 10 render the pa
iients comfortable, and To restore them 10 health
Situated in one OF the most healthy places
in our land, the subscriber nntlers himself.
that the advantages Of this Inlirnary are sur
passed by few institutions of the kind in thl,
country. 70 his former friends and pat ons.
he tenders his most hearty thanks; and should
they stand in need Of his services. hc is rcu.
dy to administer to thcm such remedies as
the GoD or NATURE has so bouniltully scat
tered over our fields. This lniirmary will be-
conducted under the immediate patronage ot
Doct. SAMUEL THOMSON.
The subscriber viii at all times be in rca-
cinrsS to attend to cases OF midwifery.
Medicine chests viii be put up to order.
Ihomson's ne,c guide TO health:
R,Jiason's Lectures:
tnI 4 tcHcial ssort La, NJ Of
TH0MsoNIAN MEDICINES,
constantly on hand aud for sale ~ the mfr
mary. {. GA DINER.
ItrmS-S3 fer course at medicine.
$3.50 per week for board, including light
medicines.
The Vapour Bath is at all times in readiness
for those who wish Ia take it.
Newuort Julv 81 IS31
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-11-30
WPORT, r.. THURSDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 80,
Court of Probate, .Nmyoyt, Nor. q, 1897.

Court Of Probate, .Wwport, Nor. q, 1887.
Z PrLicArIoN was made for Administration
"A on the Estate OF James .Hckenzie, late
Of Newport, mariner, dec.
II is ordered. that the same be received and
the consideration thereof referred To IA Court
ofProbate, 10 be holden at the State House IN
Newport, Oh the first Monday in Dec. next,
at 8 O'Clock u. IN. and that previous notice
be given by publishing n copy Of this order
three several times in the Herald otihe Times,
for all perSols interested to appear at said
time and place and be heard.
True copy-witness,
Z. B. iIowLAND, Prob. elk.
Nov 81
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-11-30
Nov 81

4
Court ef Probate, .ttwport, Nor. 6, 1897.
n pom the petition Of Henry Y. Crnn.ion, Nd
u n,ni-traior on the estate Of John q. Lyon.
late Of Newport, dee. stating that The personal es-
tate of said deceased is insufficient 10 pay the Just
debts. allowance to the widow, and funeral char.
yes OF said John B. Lyon, by The sum of three
thousand and twenty six lnliais, 81 cents, and
praying that he may. in his said capacity Of Ad-
minis,rnior. be authorised aud empowered to sell
all the right. title aud interest which said J D l.
had II, the time of his death in and TO five undv-
dcd sXiis Of IA certain lot al land with Tie dwell.
ing house and other buildings thereon, situate in
Newport, bounded westerly on Thames street
souhery on land Of Horalio n. Tracy. eastery
on land Of Nath'l. ). Ruggics, aud norlhcrly on
land late Of Rub't. Robinson, dec. or so much
thereof Us shall be sufficient to raise said sum of
three thousand and twenty six dollars, 81 cents,
with incidental charges: -: II is ordered, that said
petition be received, aud the consideration there
Of referred TO Court Of Probate TO he holden at
the State House in Newport. on the first Monday
in December next, at Q O'Clock a. NJ. and that
previous notice be given b. publishing n copy Of
this oder three weeks 10 succession in The Her
aid Of The Times, for all persons interested to
appear at said time and place aud be heard.
A true cOpv-wItncss
b. B. IIowLANp, Prob. Clk.