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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-05-19

Bank Of the Metropolis. --Governmeat drafts
came yesterday, We told for specie to be paid
by the deposi,e Banks here, for the purpose Of rein
forcing the Bank Of the Metropolis and the Rank Of
Washington. These drafts were o: course honor
ed. counter current started South Immediately on
the that there were specie paying Banks
at Washington, and every dollar Of demands upon
them which can be mustered any where, viii iumed-
aely be presented lnr payment IL will soon be known,
therefore, whether in the midst Of general suspen-
sion, one lutte point be made exception. II Il
can, the effect would be only mischeyous for in order
that Bank under such circumstances should mantain
specie payments must pay oil its debts and stop bu-
siness. IL have influence the state VI the
currency. Il be like the little bit Of meat which
they say the Irish ut home suspend their dinner
a thing to be pointed At, but not 10 I've used.
". Y. Jour. Of Com. Nay l6.
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and Id ~ anecdote will serve to show the folly
Sayin a"Sg p OF drawing money out of the
|hi,h 80 Bank for safe keeping. A poor
up A. %%O'nan' who in five years had saved
ANN r' ~ drew it out Of the Bank in her a.
osls, aua buried it in the stable. Some
opDo r VINO saw the operation, watched the
man ;;a u and dug ii up. and the poor wo-
ceDsO,;, now lamenting her hard fate. and
out If nose who advised her to draw it
vsssar,' is BANK Large sums thus unne-
ny ufawn out have been re-deposited,
". y. Epe. Star.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-05-19
May 10, 1887.

HIP Circulars from the Banks in Hartford,
Con-, Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield
Worcester, Mass. and Keene, N. II. announce
the suspension of specie payments at their re-
spective Banks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-05-19
MILLINERY AND DREss-MAKING.
MISS II. MI. GRANT.

"AS just received fashionable assortment
IL IL of spring and summer BONNETS, con
sisting Of Straw, French and English Tuscan,
Silk, &c. which she offers TO her friends and
the public, on as reasonable terms as can be
purchased.
ALso-Dresses, Bonnets and Caps made
with particular care, and in the LATEST fashion.
Colrain, Mass. May 5, 1887. go
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TOwnshend Academy.

rNHE public are respectfully informed that
IL the Summer Term of this Classical and
English School will commence on WEDNES-
DAY, the 18th of June, under the continued in
struction Of Mr. NELSON WHEELER, A. b.
Terms as usual.
UE JOHN ROBERTS,
Secretary Of the Board Of Trustees.
Townshend, May IL, 1897 81
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New Establishment.

MILLINERY AND DREss--MAKING.
MISS J. A. HOVEY, late of Boston, and
lVl the Misses STEBBINS, late of New
York, beg leave to inform the Ladies that they
have recently taken the rooms over A. f.
DwrNsLL's Store, for the purpose of carrying
on the Millinery and Dress-Dfaking business
in all its branches where will be kept an ex-
tensive assortment of
FLORENCE, STRAW, SATIN and
SILK BONNETS of the latest styles Sat-
ms and Bonnet Silks Trimmings Of all kinds
great variety OF FLowERs just received
where they solicit share of public patronage.
n5%Latest Fashions for Bonnets, Dresses
and Riding Dresses received regularly from
New York and Boston.
Brattleboro, May 8, 1897. 81
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y baggage Wagon TO Troy.
John w. Frost & Co.

TALL on all persons indebted 10 them by
~ MORE or Account of one years standing,
and they are requested TO call and settle with
out further notice as they must be collected.
Brattleboro, May II, 1887. 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-05-19

Notw ithst anding the orders from Washington, Gus
tom house bands continued be paid at the Deposit
Backs throughout yesterday, in paper, bcfore.-b
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-05-19
a@ Spring Goods.
AUSTIN BIRCHARD
HAS Just received from Boston his usual
IL supply of
Spring and Summer Goods.

among them may be found in great variety,
Domestic and Foreign, STAPLE and FANcr
Articles, of the latest and most approved Fash
ion.--His assortment Of HOUSE KEEPING
GooDs is worthy the particular attention Of
purchasers, and will be sold in considerable
bills at very low prces.--His assortment Of
Ladies', Misses and Children's Straw, Leg
horn and Tuscan BONNETS and RIBBoNs
and TRIMMINGS is in good taste, agreeable TO
the Fashions for ls97.--His assortment of
BRoADcLorHs, Cassimcres, Saiinetts, Vestings
and Summer Stufis, is full and complete
His assortment of TEAS and GROCERIES will
meet the views of purchasers ms to quantity,
quality and prices. All which will be sold on
the most reasonable terms for Cash, Produce,
and short approved Credit.
Fayetteville, May i6, 1887 SO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-05-19

DRY DOCK BANK.--The Globe says that only
about $50 600 was the amount Of Government money
on deposte n the Dry Dock Bsuk, und that the Gov
holds bond for 500 900, taken collateral
security, with spretiess whie soPPervd 10 he es
fcient.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-05-19

We shall publish notice by the Secretary Of the
Treasury on Monday, which will npprEe the comma
nifty OF tho he contempa,es pursuing in respect
the public creditors, and the prcseryaos as far
possible Of the public faith during the present wide
and regretted suspension .! specie payments Globe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-05-19
PENNSYLVANIA BANK OF THE
limited STATES.

We have authentic information from the
Bank OF the U. States.
In consequence Of the failure OF the
Treasury of the United States TO pay the de-
mands upon it in specie, the Bank of the u.
States, holding large claims upon the Treas
ury Banks which it is unable TO realise, has
been compelled to suspend specie payments
also.
The government, through its deposite
banks, having failed to meet its engage
ments, the Bank OF the United States did not
think it justice to Philadelphia to continue
specie payments.
Whenever the government is ready TO re-
sumo specie payments, the Bank OF the U.
States will be ready TO cooperate with the
Treasury for that purpose;
~ Y Com. Adr.
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NOTICE.

The citizens of Brattleboro are invited
to meet at Emerson's Hall, vermont
House) at 3 o'clock this morning, to con-
slider what course it is advisable for the
Bank in this town to pursue in consequence
Of the suspension of Specie Payments by
the Banks in Boston and elsewhere.
Brattleboro, Saturday, May ID, 1887.
Agreeable to the above notice, very
large and respectable number of the citi-
zens OF Brattleboro assembled at the Hall
of Mr.. Emerson, where, after short dis
cussion, the following resolutions were unan-
imously passed without dissenting voice
Resolved, That we have entire conf
dence in the Responsibility of the Bank OF
Brattleboro, but considering the present
situation of the Country and the course
taken by the City Banks suspending specie
payments, we do earnestly recommend to
the Bank of Brattleboro to pursue the same
course adopted by the City Banks.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this
meeting be signed by the Chairman and
Secretaries, and copy sent to the Board Of
Directors of the Bank of Brattleboro.
CYRUS DAVIS, Chairman.
A. E. DWINELL, } So
GEO. H. PECK, Secretaries
Brattleboro, 18th May, 1887.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-05-19

1t meeting Of the Directors Of the
Bank Of Brattleboro, held subsequent TO
the meeting Of the citi<ens-Voted, That
the Bank Of Brattleboro do suspend .Spe-
Gle Payments till they are again resumed
by the Boston and Nep York City Banks
E. SEYMOUR, ! j..
S. CLARK, s
J. r. BLAKE, &
II. SMITH, <
c. CHAPLIN, =
May ID, 1897.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate Of
IN EDVARD WOODMAN, on Account
or by Note, whose notes have become due, ara
requested TO call and settle the same without
delay with me.
OSHEA SMITH, Executor.
Brattleboro, May 2, 1887. IS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-05-19

FRoM LIBERIA.-We have before us copy
of the Liberia Herald for January. The fol-
lowing are extracts:
SIave Trade.-We have learned that great
calculations, are already making by slavers ON
the coast, on the increased demand, and advan-
ced price for slaves, which il is confidently an
ticipated, will take place on the erection oil
Texas into an independent Government. It has
been rumored that offers have been made by a
commercial house in New Orleans, to SLAYER
on the coast, for certain number Of slaves 20
be delivered in specific period, & the only cir,
cumstance which prevented theconsumation OF
the bargain, was, that the SLAYER refused to be
responsible for the slaves, after they should be
nut on board. These facts, we think, are I'M
nortant TO be known, as the christian and phil
anthropic world may learn from them what
they are upholding, when they are defending
Texas.
Intelligence, lately received from the Cap
tain of an English merchantmen, gives SIXTY
three slave vessels lying at one time, at Loan
go, waiting for cargoes!l!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-05-19

Singular Death--On Friday, the 9Th
inst. the ueighbors Of Samuel Carr, of An.
trim, N. Fl. were called by an alarm Of dis
tress to his house. Two Of them. very re.
spectacle gentlemen, entered the house and
found Carr beating his wife with a chair,
which he had nearly shattered 10 atoms up,
on her person. They Immediately secured
the lawless and cruel monster, tied his
hands, and in order to secure him IN the
house till the proper authority could take
him in custody, they fastened rope abou,
his neck and secured it to some immovable
object, and went in pursuit of the municipal
officers of the town. Carr was left alone
in ROOM where they found him on their re-
turn corpsel He had fallen down in such
a manner, being drunk, as to produce stran
guation. No blame is attached to his neigh
bors by those acquainted with the circum
stances N H. Statesmen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-05-19

THE subscriber hereby gives notice that the
Goods belonging to the above assignment will
be sold rery ioW for ready pay or approved LA
bilities. PEYTON. X. CHANDLER.
Putney, April 90, 1887. IS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-05-19

The Cincinnati abduction Case.-We learn
from the Cincinnati Gazette, and from other
sources, that the recent "Mysterious Abduc-
ton Case" in that city, was gross aud inpu-
dent imposition. The ''amiable and interest
ing young lady" who was the heroine of the
affair, instead of having been violently carried
off and imprisoned in dark room by gang OF
Tarquns, had retired, of her own accord, and
without giving notice to her friends, to the
house of confidential physician, where she
was in reality s'con6ned, rand gave birth TO an
Legitimate child. The story, it will be re-
membered, caused fearful popular excitement,
and there was at one time much reason TO an
ticipate that the lives of certain individuals,
suspected of having carried her off, were in dan
ger from the mob. This is striking commen-
tary on the kind of justice to be expected when
Lynchism and mobism are allowed to prevail.
Pennsylvania.
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NOTICE.

TIME subscribers, assgnees OF James Reyes,
IL hereby give notice that they have consti-
tuted PAXTON II. CHANDLER their agent, TO
transact any business touching the sales of
Goods, the settlement of accounts, notes, &c.
Of said assignment.
JOHN SMITH, 49,.
DAVID CHANDLER, Ass'gnees'
Putney April 20 1897
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-09-12

from his infancy. lie had lately wandered to
Dover, and spent tho summer hunting and fish
ing around Roberts farm.
Mendowit soon discovered the trail of the hos.
tile Indians. They had returned on their own
steps, after the departure OF the wedding patty
and Kept the narrow path till it joined the more
open one; and then they struck off through the
wilderness. After following about three miles
their cncampment discovered. Mendowit
examined it attcntively, and also the direction
the savages had taken.
GLOW many are there?" asked Robert.
"Two besides the captive y replied Men
dewitt
Roberts cheek became palcr, as he stopped to
pluck from Il bush Il fragment OF lace and gauze,
which he knew had belonged TO Mary's bridal
dress. Placing the fragments in his BOSOM he
enguircd where Mendowit thought the hostile
Indians were retreang
"Ihey are Mohawks," returned the other," 81
know by the track OF their moccasins; and they
will 60 to their tribe the great river of the
lakes"
''They shall not" exclaimed Robert stamping
with fury, 81 will pursue them; | will rescue
Mary, or die with her. Mendowit, you know
the paths of the woods--will you go with meg"
And here he enumerated several articles he
would give him, gun, powder &c. &c.
"They will go through the hidden paths ofilie
Agicochook,"~ remarked the Indian, thought
fully.
"We can ovcrakc them before they reach the
White Mounans!" said Robert. eagerly. "You
shall have the best gun can purchase in Bos-
ton, Mendowt, and horn full OF powder, and u
new knife"
These were powerful temptations TO the In
dian; but more powerful one was the ancient
and uvctcrate haired he bore the Mohawks
Revenge is an ineXtinguisllablo passion in red
mans breast. MeIdoWt WAS Il Christian so far
he could be, without ceasing to be an Indian;
but his new principle could never eradicate his
early prcjudices nor subduC his ruling passion.
Now, these Mohawks had injured Christian
friend, and the indulgence of mis- hatred towards
them assumed in his view, Christian virtue.
But there one obstacle to his accompanying
Robert. MendoWt included that these Indians
would retreat through what is now called the
".Notch" of the White Mountains; and of that
pass he had superstitious dread:--But Robert
urged him with so many persuasions, offered
him many rewards, and suggested also the
certainty of ovCriakiug the MohaWls long before
they reached Agicochooks, thGt Mendowit final
ly consented.
The sun WAS just setting when this arrange
mcnt was concluded. To follow the Indian trail
during the night impraclicuble; and Robert
now that there seemed possibility ofrecoveriHg
Mary, became reasonable enough 10 listen to the
advice of his friend, and consent TO stay till the
ensuing day. The night was mostly spent in
preparations for his adventure or in listening TO
the advice of Captain Waldron, who thought
himself especially qualified to Judge of the best
method of proceeding in the attack Of Indians :.
"a nioc ocho ol-the Indian name of the White
Mountains.
{toncIlileH np1I 7DeeE
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-09-12
Concluded Rert a0eek
From The Bristol County Democrat.
CAPTURE OF A SLAVE AMONG THE AL
LEGUANLES.

LEGUANIES.
'.There is no flesh in mans obdurate heart
1t does not feel for man.
1t was now nearly sunrise-the gray Of morn
ing was just bursting through the eastern clouds,
and the glow of approaching day was bl,shing
upon the lovely stream that flowed beside our
path Ever and unon flock of wild turkeys
would rise from the valley where they had spent
the night, and winging their flight quietly over
our heads ulightcd amid the thick underwood
upon the adjacent heights. Now and then
timid t;tWn would leap from her covert, and after
gazing at us moment, disappear i'll the dense
shrubbery that s<rted the road
The deep aud gloomy reccSses OF tho noun
lans often serve as hiding places for slaves, who
not unfrequcntly leavet their Virginia masters
cross into PENNSYLVANIA and secrete themselves,
until forced by hunger and cold, the only alter
native left them to throw themselves upon the
humanity of their fellow men, or die OF sarva-
on
The morning WAS so beautiful, the air SO re-
frcshing and tho scenery SO delightful had TAX
ell IL seat with the driver upon the outside OF the
coach. We had not proceeded tar when he
stated the fact, that slaves frequently secreted
themselves in the deep ravneS OF the mountains,
and remarked that he had captured several dur
inc the warm season, and concluded by saying
-"rlere is one now advertised who is undoubt-
edly near us; had glimpse of him yesterday,
but he fled with such haste L found it impossible
to arrest him, and now want you to keep
good lookout for the Id runaway.
Though his request was not very well relished
by me- native of loved and happy New Eng
land and The son of one of those who hazardcd
their fortunes, their lives and their all for liberty
vet seemi.,,y consented. We had not pro-
ceeded more than mile when the victim Of IN
JUSTICE cruelty and oppression came full in view,
| anticipated II serious affiay, and what part
would be assigned me knew not. Fortunately
there was no necessity for action. lie surren-
dercd without Il Struggle. Worn to the very
bone by hunger and suffering, he formed one OF
the most heart-rending objects that ever met my
eve While | guided the coach ITO the next no
rel which was not more than half q mile distant,
The driver followed on foot with his prisoner
We had arrived at the hotel, and as yet there
had been no attempt ON the part OF the wretched
being to recover his liberty. The chains We're
brought out, and us they were being fastened up
on him. as if a thought of the sweets of freedom
and the horrors of slavery had flashed atthat in
slant across his mind, with strength which seem
ed not at all his own, he dashed his captors to
TIE earth and fled for the woods. a rifle was
brought before he was fifteen rods distant and
fred The bah struck the miserable being IN the
ham two or three inches above the kneei ne
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-09-12

TERMS-THE CALIFORNIAN will be published
weekly at so 90 per annum, or at 81 so if paid in
advance. If payment is made within six months
all arrearages paid. except at the option Of the
publisher.
rs Advertisements will be inserted for the Gus
tomary prices. Persons requested to state the
number of weeks they wish their advertisements
published, otherwise they will be inserted till for
bid and charged accordingly.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-09-12
THE LOST BRIDE
LEGEND OF THE WHITE MoUNTArN
MRS. S. J. HALE.

ga TALE of tn olden timo
When he was rich who had happy home;
And love, pure virtuous love, pearl of price,
Was placed above the show of fashion, gauds
And pietY was deemed the crown OF llfe.'
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-04-03
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lii, others arrived loaded with maeniGco,.
rnz,' drafts OF land, aud with bank and rail ros.
~ y, - ia open Subscriptions by which Eastern g.
i'',rbt be most prefiqbig iHres'cd. The govern.
" none, here furnished the means tot these ope
III" vh oh ever) cue knows, were carried ON i,
fa'''' ait, 1888 TO an IMMENSE extent.
uC - Arrangement oi the currency effected l., H.,
Ion, oil finance adopted in 1888 ~ the Prs.
ne" ally augmented lie profits OF all banks b,b
a'',. ~ Inland Exchanges. b> altering the rate nj
o'" or discount 10 rouhlc treble the old rates
",l, fhe monstrous anomaly "as presented o. bills
f'.r , cold at loss AT Philadelphia npou New Or
p'ns vbst at Ne" Orleans hill, ON phalelnl,,,
t" lo also sold at loss. These proiit, On c>cbarq
~, epioyed by the Western and South Ne,i,,,,
IL aswe as others, enabled ts' r. maxi i,rr.
ldcnds SO that Eastern capitalists a. well Is F,s
Wv, ho,yowers of the public money, were iulured "a
Le large investments, and 10y these operations unit
" nth those previously mentioned, large anount
: c,u,l capital was transferred from the East To the
West and South West, and if not annhated. mus
,So,c remain until real sales persons residing in
,hose quarters can be effected.
"Rut this is not all : a wide spread sp rit of spccu
I,,,, ;s ant TO infect whole community and hence
"a have seen the mania extend itself to every specics
al stocks and real property all overthe Unied States
m such an extent that b. means ot sales and sales
- credit it is not unreasonable To suppose tb,, on
,,ccmcnts for the payment of none, in tn. form |
Il bonds mortgages, promssorv notes bills of ex
b,cp book accounts, &c, have been created IN rho
,moun OF five hundred millions of dollars. which
couJ not have had an existence, if Andrew jackson
had not been prompted by his personal ha,reda g,ins,
the Bank of the United States to lay violent hands
on the public money
these things be true, and We do not see how
ibey can be controver'ed it PLAIN as dav that the
crescent disastrous state Of things Is nothing bur ,be
necessary effect of the winding up of General Jack
sons experiments
We make no apology for the length of this cx
trac 50 clearly and ucdly does ii unfold the remote
a, well as the proximac causes ofthc pccunlary cu-
that now press, like an incubus upon
The commercial energies OF the country 4 strange
sight truly, do We present TO the contemplation of
he world-an Overlooking treasury and bankrupt
euplc.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-04-03
EsjGI7ANAN PROPERTY.

EOliN IlOSON of the city of Richmond, will be Buch-
~ Monday the first day of May and that day
If fam and not the fair day. after making the terms
known will sell for OF years the highest bid
der that ds mguised and valuable building the Banking
House. and nearly opposite the Bridge On the lower part,
the Bank there most beautiful and wcconstructed
oreroom Counting room, and Cellar which, although pnrt
of the House may be used without the smallest
nicncc the upper part and, if rented will be of red opn-
rate The upper part is certainly of the most beautiful
and Tavern with family rpons,l that can be
found in that part OF trrinaand has attached to IT. ten
foot aley building that such business requ
Stable and Carriage House which may be put mp, and
without much expense. Buildings of all much want
ed there and than tavern.
April ! IDS