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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-07-07

cent amusements, and with tears in their liz.
tie eyes, begged their papa not to get any
more OF that stuff which had made them
poor, and their mamma cry. But the hus-
band appeared TO be insensble to the afIec.
tionate remonstrances Of his wife, and the
arless persuasions of bis children. His
eldest daughter, who on former occasions
had gone on this errand, was now compel-
ed to perform this; the brandy was obtain.
ed, and his wife looked with fearful and
painful forboding upon the decanter which
contained the fatal poison. He looked upon
the brandy, and approaching the table with
a chair, be sat down and took the decanter
in his hand; he held il to the light, and OBJ.
served how beautiful its color He then
apostrophised thus: o how | loved thee.
thou enticing and misery-dispensng spirit !;
thou has, been my bosom companion from
morn till night, and from night ill morning.
| have loved thee with love surprising
that of woman, and have grieved as mo.
Their grieves over the dead BODY of her
child, when found that the spirit Of the bot.
tie had departed but | have found thee de-
ceptious and ungrateful Thou didst de-
s,roy my reputation, thou didst rob my pock +.
et.-You gave me disease instead of health
aud made the heart Of my wife pulsate with
unhappiness. My children wept at the ru-
in you entailed, and my house you made des.
olate and sorrowful Twelve months have
parted from you, and now renounce YOU
forever, thou agent Of destruction thou de.
mon of despair thou accused allurng poi.
son With that, he hoisted the window,
threw the bottle into the street, and declared
the victory was won. His wife rushed into
his arms, joy beaming in her countenance.
She could only utter, my husband who
tenderly embraced her, and sealed her fore.
head with kiss. The children ran to their
father, climbing his knees, and their cheer.
ful prattling told how they panook Of the
sympathetic JOY Even Neptune, on the
hearth rug, raised his head, gave an en-
couraging look to his master, and wagged
his tail with evident delight.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-07-07
For the Vermont Phoenix.
THE BIRD OF SPRING.

Res, here, Bird Of the Spring,
And while wearicd, just swing
IA the branch Of the waving tree;
Twill listen while floats
The clear tone,ofihy notes
q, ibe breeze DER The bright green lea.
From the South thou hast conc,
And we welcome thee home,
With the freshness that came with the Spring;
And the forest and field
To tbs songs we will yield,
And the air to thy rowing wing.
In the grove thou can'st rest,
On the tree build thy nest,
And the winds gently rock thy young;
And no hand Of the rude
We will pledge shall intrude
Where thy altar Of love is hung.
And thou lowest 10 fly
Der our earth--hroush our sky,
And sing to each grove and dell;
Nor will HE thee away
When our care bids thee stay,
And our welcome thy fears dispel. u. Z.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-07-07

Nor BAD.-When Amos Kendall's spe-
Gle order first came out, clergyman in
Massachusetts refused TO take his letters
from the post-ofice, telling the Postmaster
that he nigh. send them on to Washington,
if he liked to be opened and read there
and that as they were generally of religi'
Gus character, he hoped they might do some
good to the readers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-07-07
vCRMONT PHI E NIX,
Published every Friday Morning, BY
wM. e. RY T III L II.

vi, Halls Building, nearly opposite Chasc's
Stage House..
r..u,-To single subscribers Two Dollars year.
~n.,;es who receive their papers at the office,
.sa so,r. ,rP No paper discontinued until ar
"a ,rc Maid, except at the option Of the publisher.
Sder, by mail must be postpaid or they will not
'c.s %s Ankiods of JOB PRINTING neatly exccut-
~ -, ootce and on moderate terms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-07-07

A ROMANTIC AFFAIR.-Tbe Woodstock
(R. I) Patriot vouches for the truth of the
annexed incidents There lived in Yer,
mont few years since, three peculiarly hap
py ndividuals-two twin brothers, young
men. and young lady, the names of which
are of no consequence to the reader The
two brothers "fel in love" with the young
lady; and at the same time the young lady
was smitten with the charms OF each of the
twins. In this predicamenl the young meu
lived on for number Of months, each de-
claring that their hopes of the future would
be obliterated without the idol of their ahec-
tons. Finally, as things grew more seri-
Gus, the eldest "gave up the chase to the
younger and departed for the far west
Time passed on. aud the younger brother
was united to the lady. Scarcely had the
honey moon elapsed when the elder brother
returned, and declared his inability to live
without the angel in which were garnered
up all the affections of his heart After a
regular session. il was agreed BY the parties
that the elder brother should take the place
of his younger brother in "bed and board"
This DONE the younger brother left all, heart
broken, &c. and went TO the "land of invisi-
bil,y," and has not since been heard off,
He has been gone upwards Of year, and
whether he will ever appear again TO claim
relationship with the living couple. the
Green Mountains may hereafter testify
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-07-07
From London paper.
SECRET CORREsPONDEN


A young Lady, netoly married, being obtie-
ed TO shsw her husband all Lle letters she
aorose, sent the foilotoing 10 an intimate
friend.
:" cannot be satisfied my Dearest Friendl
best as am in the matrimonial stage.
unless | pour into your friendly bosom
which has ever beat in union with mine,
the various sensations which swell
with the liveliest emotions of pleasure.
"myalmost bursting heart Itell you my dear
husband is the most amiable of men.
have now been married seven weeks, and
have never found the least reason TO
repent the day that joined US. My husband is
"both in person & manners far from resembling
ugly, cross, old, disagreeabe, and Jealous
"monsters. who think by confningto secure;
"a wife il is his maxim to treat as a
bosom not as a
"play-thing, or mental slave, the woman
"of his choice--Neither party,
"he says, should always obey implicitly;
but each yield to the other by turns.
An ancient maiden aunt, near seventy.
"a cheerful, venerable, and pleasant old lady,
Lives in the house with us-she is the de-
light of both young and old she is CT
VII W All tue neignOournood round,
generous and charitable to the poor.
81 am convinced my husband likes nothing more
than he does me: he haters me more
=" than the glass. and his inloxicaiion
for so must call the excess of his Lowell
/" often makes me blush for the unworhiness
lofts object, & wish could be more deserving
"of the man whose name | bear. To
say all in one word------and TO
crown the wbole.---my former lover
is now my indulgent husband, my fondness
us returned, and might have had
"a Prince, without the felicity l find in
" him. Adieu! may you be blest as am un-
liable to wish that l could be more
happyp
~ B. The Key to the aboce letter, lin
eyPher)i IS to read the first, and then erery
alternate line only.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-07-07

A young gentleman of the name of Moore.
at Natchez, says the Grand Gulf Advertis-
er, complained to charming girl that "she
never wanted more than one beau" To
which she replied with characteristic MAJ
rete, "That she had no particular objection
10 accept Of one Moore" I
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-07-07

THE MARRIAGE COVENANT IN OLDEN
TIME.-The Christian Register publishes
the following as the Marriage Covenant u.s.
ed bya clergyman of Boston. century
since. In reading it. says the editor of that
paper. one is forcibly struck with the deli
cate distinction made between the man and
the woman. in their separate vows, and al
so with the peculiar solemnity attached 10
the promise by the phrasing Of the fourth
paragraph
you, the Bridegroom and the Bride,
who now present yourselves Candidates Of
the Covenant of God and of your Marriage
before him, in Token Of your Conserving
Affections and united Hearts, please to give
your Hands 10 one another.
MIR Bridegroom. the Person whom YOU
now take by the Hand, you receive to be-
your married Wife you promise to love her.
to honor her, to support her, and in all things
to treat her as you are now, or shall hereat-
ter be convinced is by the Laws of Christ
made your Duty. A tender Husband, with
unspotted Fidelity till Death shall separate
you.
Mrs Bride, the Person whom you now
hold by the Hand, you accept TO be your
married ffusoahu you promise 10 love
him, to honor him, 10 submit 10 him, and in
all things to treat him as you are now. or
shall hereafter be, convinced. is by the Laws
of Christ made your Duty. An affection
ate Wife, with invioiable Loyalty till Death
shall separate you.
The Solemn Covenant you make. and in
this cacred oath bind your soul in the pres
ence Of the Great God and before these
| Witnesses.
then declare you to be Husband and
Wife regularly married according to the
Laws of God and the King therefore what
God hath thus joined together let no man
put assunder."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-07-07

AN APPRENTIcE.-One Of the courts oil
New Hampshire has properly decided that
boy may be an apprentice without linden
lures. The decision is that the apprentice
is under the direction and control oil The
master whether bound by indenture or not,
and that no parent or guardian can inter-
fere to the injury Of the master, either oy
taking the apprentice home or placing him
under a new master, without rendering HIM
self liable for damages. If any other per-
SON employs an apprentice without consent
from the master, he is not only liable for
damages but the earnings Of the apprentice
for the time of his employment.
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-06-08
NOTICE.

iN7HEREAs the Wardmaug Iron Company did on the 9th day of May, 1887, assign, sell and convey to the subscribers all their both real & personal this is there- fore to notify all persons indebted to said com- pany that DGrid c. Whitlesey and Joseph H. BenNett are duly authorised to settle the con- cerns of the company-and all persons in- debted arc requested to make immediate pay ment, as efficient measures will be taken to have the accounts collected without delay. M DAVID c. WIIITTLESEY,
 JOSEPH H. BENNETT,
 G BENONI P. BEARDSLEY,
 DANIEL BEEMAN, Jr.
 J. c. HATCH, & E ERASTUS LOVERlDGE. THEY ALSO OFFER FOR SALE, 5large Team HORSES, il Four Horse WAGGON,
 | Two-Horse do.
 9 OK CARTS, * About S0,O0O bushels of COAL, 'is-. -9'=+ 200 COAL BASKETS, < TO tons PIG IRON. Nsac-P Preston, May IT, 1887. 5l
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-06-08
D. L.. FARNAM>S Patent .LSftlssg syasN Forcing PUMPS.

MANUFACTURED BY J. s. LETBERT & CO,
 at Germanto,1n, near Philadelphia, Penn. NNo. ?, Large Pump for raising water for IN the supply of Villages, or any purpose where great quantity of water is required, they will raise 200 gallons per minute.
 No. 3, will raise 60 gallons per minute, the above are well calculated for Steamboats, Ships, Stone QuarrieS, or Fire Engines, for Steamboats they are valuable for filling boil CTS of water tanks, washing decks, and may be safe guard in case of fire, as Engines they will throw water No. l, 100 feet, No. 2, 60 feet perpendicular.
 No. 8, for deep wells of 100 feet or less, they will work easy any depth, will raise 20 gallons per minute. .
 No. 4, House pump for drawing water from wells, cisterns, or springs, from any distance, height not exceeding 30 feet and will raise from l6 to % gallons per minute, according to height and distance.
 These Pumps are all formed of metal, oi the most lasting qualities, they are very sim. pie in their construction, and those parts sub. feet to friction arc packed with Leather, and may be rendlly renewed, (should they ever require it,) by any person of ordinary capa. city; 9yoars experience and the general ap. probation 0f those having used them, arc . gunrantee ofthelr superior qualities, over 700 being now in use. f ...
 For Pumps ia tAe County Qf Litchaeld, arcspI WaTeNL Washington ami Nele.Afilfond, apply Co ANDREW Buls1A 10 LiieAjieM | July SU, lnlb.
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-06-08
WARRHM ACADE1EY.

THE Summer Term of this institution will U commence on the first Thursday (4th) of May, and continue twenty two weeks. :,
 The school is designed for pupilsof both sexesy and instruction is given insan the branches usually taught in such institutions. The number of scholars, for the ensuing term, will be so limited that all will be under the immediate supervision and instruction of the principal. ...az
 Scholars can be accommodated with board in respectable private families on reasonable terms.
 Ahouse having been, recently erected ex- pressly for the purpose, the principal is pre- pared to receive into his own family l5 or 20 pupils, whose studies, morals, and amuse- ments will at all times receive his special at- tention. Terms for board, including wash- ing, fuel, lights, &c. $20 per quarter, one half payable in advance.
 No allowance made for short occasional abser ce.
 Terms of tuition per quarter ct II soeeks.
 Common English branches, $3,OO
 Higher w" 400
 Latin and Or. lang and higher Nth. 500
 Books and stationary furnished to such as; wish, as reasonably as they can be obtained elsewhere, and the scholar will be sure of the right ones. J. c. HOWARD, Principal.
 Warren, April 4, 1887. 2, .. A
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-06-08
.VeaU .aa.a.asae geaaseast.

A STAGE will leave Spencer's Mansion A House, Litchfeld, Monday, Wednesday. and Friday erenings, at II o'clock, and arrive at New-H Haven in time totake the Boat for N. York next morning Ut ' o'clock. Also, stage will leave Litchfield, as usual, same days, at 9o'clock A. M. from same house making it equal to a daily line via Watertown, Water bury, Naugatuc, &c.
 ReturniHg, on the some fOate; leaves New Haven every day, Sundays excepted, on the arrival of the Steam Boats from New York, Albany stage, which leaves Immediately up- on the arrival of the stage from New Haven, Rhd reach A AIbany next day to dine. X Inquire at the old Stage Office, N. Haven, of H. MIX, Agent, and at the Mansion House, Litchfield, ofs MT. COE, Agent.
 w. HARRIS & co. Pyoprietors.
 May 25 1887. ~ 51
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-06-08
.VesU.Eg6sVess <sssG OSesC- EScs'l
 STEAM BOAT LINE.
The Steamer NesV-EAavell,.
 CAPr. J. SToNE, AND Ha$ The Steamer NeW.YOFk,

CAPT. ID. 0TUNEs za.L., ill,alternately, leave New YorI daily (Sun. days exceptedj from the East River Steam Boat place, foot of Beekman-street, Ut o'c'k A. M. Returning, leave New.Eiaven daily Sundays excepted) at the same hour. "
 Excellent Post Coaches will be at the Steam Boat landing In New.H .Hnyen on arrival of tho boats, to convey passengers to Hartford. Boa. ton aud Providence, daily also to I.itchilold, daily, via Waterbury; and to Lilehllold, yl6 Woodbury, Tuesdays, Thuradays end Hntur. days; also to NelcoltvIIle aud Plymouth, via Waterbury, TucSdays, ThuFsdays aDd Sat. urdaya. FR
 N.D, The Now.lIayen steam Boat Com. pany VIII not be responsible for pnckages of any sort, nnlcea they arc delivered ih Now. York e the cnptnIns of tho boats, op their ngnnL JoliN NAxTok, and 10 NVw.Ilavcn ai their office.
 April 60. is97 ao
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-06-08
N E w GOO ID $.
Sedg2Uick & Porter

-. SeOS2O2CE ~ k0O2'SeT
 Have just receiued their supply cf Spring and
 Summer Goods, sohich consists i's part of
 the tol1oping articles, rig: DRoADcLoTHs of every desirable color and D quality splendid assortment of CAssI- MEREs and 'VEsT1Nes; Grape Camblets, white Mole-Skin, Bangup Cord, bro. Linen Drilling, Stormants, Plain Cassimeres, and a great va- riety of goods which are very handsome for gentlemen's summer wear; Domestic Goods of all kinds; French, English and American Calicoes {; Furniture Prints. French Muslins, Ladies Cravats, black Italian Cravats, Fancy Handk'fs, Merino Shawls, Light and Mourn ing Ginghams, Irish Linens, Damask Diapers, Russia do., cold Cambric, Jaconet Muslins, Swiss do., Linen Cambric Handk'fs, Linen Cambrics, Gauge Veils, Hosiery, Gloves, silk and cotton Lacets, Flagg Silk and Pongee Handk'fs, Cotton Check for aprons, Black Silks, Bobbinett Edgings and Footings; In- sertings; Vest Springs, Elastic Straps for pan taloons, Umbrellas, Parasols; few ready made Vests, Counterpanes, spool and skein Thread and finally almost every thing. that is usually kept in country store, and all are for sale at the very lowest prices.
 Litchfeld, May 10. '# 49
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-06-08
Collegiate Sr Practical Institute,
 Fair-H@veM, Conn.

TEIdIS establishment has been in operation IL one year, and fhe liberal patronage which it hasalready received has far exceeded the expectations of it's friends and proprietors.- It will hereafter be under the hesuperintendence of J. PEARLsA. B. who is also sole proprietor.
 The school consists of a Male and Female department, which are open tothose who wish to pursue the higher branches. of an English
 Mr. Pearl win receive few lads into his family, and exercise careful supervision over their moral, physical and intellectual education, upon the following terms:
 For English branches, board, rooms, wash- ing, care of clothes, &c: (payable serRi-anntl- ally in advanee.) $2OO
 Those preparing for college, >225
 French and Spanish, each, per quarter, 8
 The Institute is furnished with an Organ and Piano Forte, upon which instruction will be given by E. A. SMITH, Professor of Music, at SIS per quarter for the Organ, and $l5 for the Piano Forte. Mir. Pearl will give course of lectures during each session in the science of Vocal Music, on the Pestalozzian system.
 There will be two vacancies in the year, viz. the months of May and November.
 The villageof Fair-H Haven is pleasantly si- tuated, two miles east of Yale College, on pGnlNSuIa DotWCeu JUG lIiOuIuS OA tAO S&uiAAi- piac and Mill Rivers. Its distance from the city renders it comparatively free from those temptations attendant on city life, while at the same time it is not so great as to place its advantages beyond reach. ..et The healthy and retired location of the in- stitute rendeS it peculiarly adapted tolitera- ry pursuits; And parents and guardians are assured, that constant attention will be paid to the manners, morals, intellectual and phy- sical culture of the pupils. e'r.
 s REFERENCES.
 Rev. JEREMIAH DAY, President, together with the
 other officers of Yale College.
 Rev. JOHN MITCHELL, Northampton, Mass.
 Hon. s. INGHA1d, Essex, Conn.,: Hon. s. V. s. WILDER, c. A. TOWNSEND, Esq, and
 RuEL HowE, Esq, New fork. s. THOMPSON, Esq, Utica, N. Y.
 Hon. DANIEL w ALDO, Worcester Mass. Q THOMAS A. DEXTER, Esq, Boston.
 Hon. s. P. BRITAIN, Elizabethtown, N. J.
 For musical ability, LOWELL MAsoN Prof of Music
 Tn the Boston Musical Academy. Further information relative to the school may be obtained by addressing the Proprie- tor, through fhe medium of the Post Office.
 x JOSHUA PEARL, Proprietor.
 Fair- Hauen, April 26, 1887. 8 AZ
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-06-08
FOR SALE.
ITle VsWEes1TbEe EsNkkskk

MTOW In tho occUpNnoy of lhc
 IN subscriber. ono mile south of
 tho Court House In tho village Of ~- Lllchleld, on tho turnpike road lending Co Now.HMvon. It consists of nbout % acres ofcholco land, suitably proporlloncd Into ploughlng, paStuTc, wood and nioadow-- . good houne, barn, and other outhonses.-A largo number Of apple and othof fruit trUes. Terms reaeonahle, and possoaslon glven As soon ns donIgud. Apply t0
 uIlbIuiS MERCHANT. LiieAasld, MarsA 8, ioeT. 70
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-06-08
PxAMO FoAHEl 5 NgA1EUE CEORY.

HE subscriber has returned to his former
 A stand in itchheld, about two miles west rom the Court House, where he will continue 1ne busiFsss cf making Piano Fortes of differ- ent patterns. of superior tone and workman. snap qnq on more reasonable terms than can 10 purchased elsewhere.
 kie ues!gns at present only making to or- khose who may favor hirn with their nntron. Afn. JEROME D. WOODRUFF.
 N. g. MuSicol Instruments of all Kinds re. paired l-s Also. SAVING and TURNING in nli kiAsIt of netHls wood, and ivory, done nt short noiINe 'p the noaiost manner, at the kaAA.I1&nl of tho above establishment.
 &..lttl5H AnV 1e, 1EN4Y %
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-06-08
NOTICE.

myFTE subscribers having been appointed
 hv the Hon. Court of Probate for the District of sharon Commissioners on the es- stafs. of BENJAMIN FREN OH,
 late of sharon, deceased, hereby gIye notice tllat we will meet on the business of our ap- pointment on the fourth Tuesday oi 1uhe next and on the fourth Tuesday q OctoDsL nexf' ,T at ore o'clock in inc afternoon on each sof said days. at the Town Room in said Sha- ron. Six months from the first day 0f May, 1887, is allowed by said Court for the credit ors to said estate to present their claims le- gally attested.
 IsRAEL CAKr, Conaa1ass-
 CHAgLEs SRARs, sicaers.
 Sharon, I4ay g, 1887. 6S
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-06-08
EXPERIENCING G,

ED WsAKW ". AKJVW. THE business of Paper-Hanging will be U. carried on by the subscriber during the coming summer. All orders from this town and county will be promptly attended to, and executed in neat manner, by applying to him at his residence in this village.
 E. w. KING. Litchfe1d, April 20, 1887. 46
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-06-08
The JollOscing styls of EzOsSe2ssg nsay 6s
 fos.s,d " K LAJVRENCES s

ADIESs linE and common white, brown, NI black sIS Sla 6 I,I9s and coll Cotton Hose; ribbed silk e5d. and ribbed cotton de; ribbed silk l5qlf black and cold raw silk slo; pepp ppel and salt cotton do.; blk worsted YVIiise lferiio do. Gents white cot ion Hose !; Cent mixed and brown cotton. and Vigonia mixed Half Hose. May II.
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-06-08
HGrtf ford Dyesag Establishment.
 T s. G T, PARKER,

nYE and finish in the best manner, Silk L1 and Pongee Dresses, Grape and Bomba- zine Dresses, Merino and Circassian Dresses, Stc. Sc. to any fancy pattern, where the ori- ginal color is favorable. Also, Satins, Grapes, Plush. Velvets, Lace and Gauge Veils, Silk and Woollen Shawls. Stockings, Gloves, &c. GTCoats and Pantaloons colored and pres- sed White, Merino, and Rob-Roy ShaYls cleansed and pressed in the best style; Table Spreads cleansed; Black Merino Shawlss co. lored without injuring the border.
 GT Piece Goods dyed for Merchants. N.
 Hartford, May "A, 1887. 6t5l