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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-10-12

Gambling on a large scale-A letter
from Dublin, in the London fumes, says
that rumors were current to the effect that
an Irish peerwho succeeded on the death of
his father, TO an estate OF fl5,000 year.
and nearly 100000 in the funds. bad lost
every shilling over which he had control,
by gaming. even to his life interest in his
magnificent enlailed estate. Two other
members of the peerage are said TO have
had the plucking of this fat pigeon From
some hints thrown out in the letter, we infer
that the Irish peer" is no other than Lord
Powcrscourt, who was in this city not very
long ago, and who so grievously disappoin-
ted some of our bellies, il is said, by after
ward marrying daughter Of the Earl Of
Roden.-N Y Advertiser
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-10-12
VERMONT PHOENIX.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING, BY
VIM. Il. RYTHER.

From the Hartford Couraut.
LINES ON THE DEATH OF A CHILD.
by Dfrs. Sigourney.
You mourn the sweetest rose
Pucked from your garden bower
A sunbeam bl"tied from your sky
To gild the lonely hour;
Yon miss voice Of song,
A brow, no frown that wore,
fairy footstep from the hall,
That must return no more.
Yet think of all her bliss,
The an -el-robe who wears,
So early called to soar above
Earth's company of cares;
Think how her warblcd b., mn
In ccstacy doth rise,
And in the arms OF faith embrace
Your darling in the skios.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-10-12

caught by Baron Nabem The result of A.
oo'shIng Imprisonment for debt, makes men
more cautious in giving credit, and those
VINO have credit, more careful in guarding
IL oN"6
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-10-12
81 elect. votes

2 elect. votes
Dou6tful-Illinois elect votes
New Hampshire and Missouri were car
ried by the locofocos by largely reduced
majoriiies, and Maine, in &C. gave 5000 v
B. majority, while it now gives but about
3500-W Watchman
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-10-12

fHhAoVhbD iHoUOHTs-l ne following
striking passages are from the Journal Of
the late Mrs Sophia Manning Phillips a
charming writer and poetesss, who died sew.
erai'monihs since, in Louisville. Kint.sely
"Home--beloved and early home-T bid
thee hail again Changed as thou ART
from constant cheerfulness 10 the shadow OF
sorrow; lost, blessed scene as is thy sound
OF blIthe voices, and Laughter, and music.
and harmless, kindly milh, my very heart
IS glad-glad, though the tear is in my
eye-to return among thy dear and still ia
mlliar things. God how they rise ap, and
speak TO me, as with voice hear the &c.
no OF my childhood's laughter see the
cleaning faces Of my happy childhood
mates; hail anew the wonder OF the wa
,,ersi chase the startling wings of fleeing
butterflies. Dear, holy home, might | but
die within thy wel-known sightl But if
am to leave thee, will tear from my bo-
som, for the sake Of him that loveth me, all
Wild and haunting memories Not once
hereafter will seek the dark ner, to
gather up thy vanished blessedness, 10 count
thy boarded hours Of merry times and
lresh-io see thee as thou uert, mo home.
and weep
IL know not wherefore, but this Sunday
afternoon reminds me more strongly and
strangely Than common ofolden words and
days. The warm air is abroad, mocking
Inc reign OF dismal February the snow pat
ters from the caves in twinkling drops; the
sun--Just like the sun OF other days lis on
my head think OF thee my LOST and saint.
ed Of the heaven spread out in peace
and love above mine eyes ofihe earth, with
all its vanished or forthcoming tributes. or
lies. or trials. stretching beside and beyond
me- So the Winter is rolling onward and
away. The Spring l-perchance she even
now seeketh her buds. TO awaken their slum.
Der, and her breezes to aitune them to melo-
ly She looketh, perebance. to her skies,
hat their lint be for ever inmate he'd 10 her
hoods. that they bound undelaying, eie long.
II her call. There shall be spread over the
Iweet earth pathway OF greenness and we
hat live on its bosom shall watch along its
'alleys for feet which come not, and listen
'mong It's pleasant sounds for voices which |
rise not. And this is the cup we all must
rink. and in our turn be mourned for day,
md missed fora day, and GO down TO the |
lust and the grave Who will weep and
tay for me when my hour cometh 2 Per
laPs none This is bilier and sad thought
low, were to dwell upon il but when the,.
me me: lpdssd il 5Ad "A hand s when The more lift
y themselves sdTtn or heaven, and the
ig ri The lliiG Ihatd is lffaH
RS itlle. ween whose hand is on our
cad, or whose yet glowing lip is pressed 10
urs-the fading and the cold Ii matters
OF
Thy latest beam, descending sun,
Falls to my page from yonder heavens;
gave-l yearn-'t;s vainly done!
Nor sound nor signal thence is given.
he souls Of those we lose and love u
May spread their holy wings around
'dith's whispers-but above,
Beck'neth no fnger-5reaks no sound.
see the summoned stars alone,
Gathering in silence round The throne"
p Knickerbocker. q
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-10-12

BUoKwuEAT STRAW. A correspondent,
who signs himself "A Yankee Farmer"
asks us whether any use can be made OF
his buckwheat straw Our reply is, that
j, is better for mich cows than the best
timothy hay--that his cows Will eat il with
equal avidity,-that if it has not been ex-
posed loo long to the vicisitudes of the wea-
Their, ii will prove equally nuiricous to
them--that so far as the secretion of milk
is concerned, it is infinitely preferable to
any hay or fodder within our knowledge,
aud that when cut and boiled, or steamed, it
makes most acceptable slop for cows
We will say further. that the "old plan"
Of throwing this wholesome and nutricous
provender upon the dungheap. or in the
barn-yard 10 be tramped under foot should
be abandoned. aud that hencefonh it should
be permitted to assume its prouder rank
among the choicest hay for neat cattle
Baitimore Farmer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-10-12

g. Aiaoays faithful" says the Dover In
quirer, "should be the motto ofVermont-
AS she was 10 thee days of the Revolution.
so is she now WING to the back bone"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-10-12

Account cURRENT-Let the the locofo-
cos rejoice over Maine it is the only crumb
OF comfort they have had of late Since the
opening Of 1888 there have been elections
in twelve states, aud the account current is
as follows:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-10-12

MELAToLY DEATH.-Mr. Daniel
Shearer, of'almer, aged 81 years, broth
er OF Jos Slarer, Esq, whose decease was
mentioned our last, was killed in this
town on Sfyday afternoon, In company
with anotf brother, so years OF age, he
was throwfrom Wagon, as thew were
leaving thhavern of Mr.. Willis, In East
Street, he Puck upon his head. his neck
was bIokefnd he expired almost instantly.
The dd'sed came TO this place TO at
tend the fdfal of his brother which took
place the Sprevious, and on Sunday pas
returned w home a corpse,
PittsfeLa San
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-10-12

"Co6biers and Tfnkers"-An industrious
Iourneyman shoemaker in this town has
made during the ten months, ending on the
LIST inst, one thousand fire hundred and thirty
secen pair of ladies kid slips, with spring
heels, for which he received nearly four
hundred and seventy dollars, or at the
rate ofabout FIVE hundred and sixty dollars
a year. This we call doing well. The Globe
editor, during the same period, has probably
received hundred thousand dollars 10 the
shape Of official patronage but has he dur
ing that time earned, by hard labor, one hun
dredth part of the sum earned by this individ-
ual belonging 10 this class of mechanics in
the community whom he, with the insolence
of arstocratic pride, stigmastises as "cob-
blers and thinkers, "-CiaremOnt (N. HI Ea-
gle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-10-12

Yielding 10 temptation. - In the Boston
Municipal Court on Saturday, a man named
Frederick G Williams, who had pleaded
guilty to five indictments for forgery was
brought up for sentence The forperirs
were committed from timet 10 time between
1888 and 1887, and never discovered until
the prisoner fed, in 1897. He had been
twenty years III the Office of the Lowell
Manufacturing Company. The money APP
propraied by him was due TO firm in
Boston for iron. and instead of paving it
over, Williams entered the payment on the
books, and forged receipts The Boston
Post contains an abstract from the remarks
made by J. G. Park, Esq counsel for VIII
liams. in favor OF a lenient sentence His
clients unhappy condition, he said, was the
result of want OF moral couiage, or men
tai hrmness. and not of any predisposilon
TO do wrong. He had been employed bv
the company he bad ultimately defraudcd,
IN consequence of pecuniary pressure,
twenty years, commencing with salary of
six or seven hundred dollars which was
gradually increased TO twelve hundred dol
lars, and house rent. Sixteen years he SER
we'd with unsurpassed fidelity Believing
that his income was sufficient to support a
family, he married, but soon found that his
expenses exceeded his means, and he was
driven TO the necessity OF borrowing money
When the day OF payment arrived be was
not prepared and, in an evil hour. be
thought OF making temporary appropria-
lion OF the company's funds, with the inien-
ton OF restoring them but the causes which
Induced him to take the first false step, con-
tnued TO Operate with even greater force,
and Williams, instead finding un oppor-
iunny 10 square his accounts, yielded to
other temptations to supply his necessities,
which his employers would have relieved,
had he but candIdly made them known.
The company had no wish toward the
prisoner, though they had felt bound 10
place him in the hands of justice. but that
mercy might be shown toward him. The
prisoners counsel testified 10 the swirl raw
ages which mental misery had worked on
his clients health. Ever since his confne-
ment in Jail. he had been under the constant
care of physicians and nurses, who with all
their exertions. had scarcely been able to
keep life in him, TO meet his sentence.
That sentence was nine days solitary, ,as,1
EN- years confinement ia the .sts,ss -sboulJ
s ne law allowed me l HaHkgfin place Of trust
.arrv - ...setie Slightest derriction from
ne 6ath of duty. Williams had large CIR;
10 NJ .couaintance-none OF whom would
ave suspected the possibility OF his com,
HiaistiRssssp RI S sHi%ss His uprgn,ness anu
RIB with those who knew him, and his EN-.
'loyers placed unlimited confidence in his
integrity. In moment of temptation be
'ielded and the life which opened in youth
ull of promise, is embittered and clouded
York Sun
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-06-28
R. B. .NEERRKjIEeAOc.

z&e Be eMEkGktAcHsASV, 3.s.. "AVING furnished room for the express HI purpose in Lords building. is ready to perform all operations on the Teeth, in set ting, filling, and extracting. Stockton's in- corruptible teeth, for which he received . premium at the Fair of the American Insti- tute, New York, can be set on gold plate or on stumps without injuring the other teeth, and for beauty, durability, and true resem- by any manufacturer in the world.
 Are your teeth decaying! Filling with gold will preserve them. Do they ache? Forceps will extract them with little pain. Have you lost your teeth! will set those that never ache. Did you value your teeth above all price! I will replace them for a trifling sum.
 N. B. Brushes, Powders, and Washes pre- pared for the teeth and gums. Numerous testimonials might be given-amongst them are the following, from gentlemen of the Me- dical profession: ...... .....
 This may certify, that am personally acquainted with Reuben B. Merriman, and have lately seen number of specimens of his manner of filling and set ting teeth, some of which were very difficult and TO quired the exercise of the most skiful hand It ls but justice to MT. Merrman to say they were all skill fully performed, and attended with little or no pam to the patient His efforts !o aval himself Gi 1e la.es, ,a together with his integrity of character, commend him to the confidence of the public.
 c. w. GRANT, M. D.
 have known Mr. Merriman for several years and can recommend him as gentleman of charac, ter and integrity From his knowledge of Dental Surgery, which he obtained through Dr. Grants ilf struction and from his skill, and the practical knowl we he incurred in supplying himself with the best nstru- ments imperishable teeth, and materials for filling, believe him fuiy entitled to the confidence of this cOnn in mt off he 0f tist will do we'll at least make him call and sas- fy themselves his skill and knowledge of his pro- fession. His charges are moderate
 J. c. BECKWITH, M. D.
 Iifchfield. March 3l. lH38. -. A =
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-06-28
BROKE INTO

Al q Court lef Proeais holdsa at Harsoiaton, WifhiR and tor the DiSiricl of Harwintos, os
 the 4ih day ef Jnne, A. D. 1888: 5.s.@e
 Present, Benajah Haeen, Esq. Judge
 TNHE administrators on the estateof JOSIAH PoND, late of Harwinton. within said dis trict deceased, having represented said estate insolvent, and given notice to all concerned to appear before this Court the present day at 2 o'clock F. M, to be heard relative to the ap- pointment of Commissioner and no one ap- pearing-This Court doth appoint Abiiah Webster. John Bull, and Jonathan Rossiter Commissioners to examine and adjust the claims of the creditors of said estate, and also doth decree that six months be allowed them to exhibit their claims to said Commissioners after they shall have given public notice of this order by advertising the same in a news paper published in Litchfield, in Lltchfield county and by posting copy thereof on a public Signp0st in said town of Harwinton nearest tho last residence of said deceased. ~ K sa4 Certified from Record. V siil1 et isfig ass tiis as3 .BENAjAH HADEN, Judge. ' The Undersigned will meet at the late resi- ldence of the deceased, on Tuesday the 4th day of September, and on Tuesday the 4th day of sDecembef next, tt one o'clock P. M. orieach of said days, for the purpose of at! tending to the dutiesof our said appointment. ABIJAH WEBSTER, 1f*a
 ssG JOHN BULL Comns'rs::
 JONATHAN ROSTER,
 HarsointON, June 4, 1888. 3
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-06-28
BROADCEo oTHs
Gloves and Hosiery.

!. 7l3a1 2 L5NN1WVVS a!AANG MMWSAOI v N
 M 4ADIES fine white, colored and black H.
 A s. Gloves white, black and cold Picnic do; raw silk, thread, cotton and English Silk Gloves; Gents white silk, cold silk, white linen, brown linen, raw silk, cold and black H. s. Gloves. Ladies fine and common white white cotton, black and cold cotton, open work, brown cotton, raw silk and Eng. Silk plain and ribbed Hose; gents white 6 mix'd Cotton Hose, together with some other sty les.
 June IA. lais1tal ISAAC LAWRENCE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-06-28
Illinois Lands.

EOR SALE by the subscriber, 96O acres .E of first quality LAND situated only three miles from Pittsfeld, the county seat of Pike county, Illinois, about 60 miles north of Alton, and about 10 miles equi-distant from Atlas on theMississppi and Augusta on the Illinois ri- ver-part prairie and part wood land. Pike county already contains 15,OOO inhabitants 1; and in as healthy location as any part of the state. This land will be sold all together, or in quantities to suit purchasers. For fur ther particulars, apply to the subscriber, at Wolcottville, Con.
 All communications must be postpaid.
 VIM. $. HUNGERFORD.
 Wolcottpille, March 1, 1888. 39
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-29
HEnIoRRHoIDs.

lays LINIMENT.--No Fiction.-This extraordi-
IL nary chemical composition, the result Of science
and the Invention OF celebrated medical man. the intro
duction Of which TO the public with the So
lemny OF death bed bequest has since gained repu-
taon unparalleled fully sustaining the correctness Of the
iamentod DIR. Grdleys last confession thai he dared
not die without giving 70 posery the benefit Of his know
ledge this subject and he therefore bequeahed his
Trend and attendant Solomon Hays the secret of his
discovery.
is used in the principal hospitals and the private
practice in country, first and most certainly for the
cure Of the Piles and also extensively and eectualy
as 10 battle creduty, unless where its effects wit
messed. Externally in the following complaints
For Dropsy extraordinary absorption
All Swellings-Reducing them In few hours.
Rheumatism Acute or Chronic, giving quick ease.
Sore Throat-By cancers, ulcers, or colds.
Group and Hopping Cough--Extemally, and over the
chest.
All Bruises Sprans, and Burns curing in a few hours
Sores and -Whetherfresh long standing, and
fever sores.
It's operations upon adults and children in reducing
rheumatic swelings, and oosenng coughs and ghness
Of the chest by relaxation Of the parts has been suprs
ing beyond conception. The common remark OF those
who have used j. in the Piles, is acts like charm
who will bottle Of Hays Lniment for the Piles, and
return the empty bottle without being cured. These are
the positive orders OF the proprietor the Agents. and
out OF many thousands sold, not one has been
cessful.
We might insert certificates to any length, but prefer
that those who sell the article should exhibit the original
topurchasers:
Caution--None can be genuine without splendid
engraved wrapper, which my name, and also that
of the Agents.
SOLOMON HAYS
Sold wholesale and retailby CoMsToCK q CO, sole
Agents, Fletcher street. Maiden lane door be-
low Pearl street. New York, and by one Druggist every
town in the Union.
All Editors who viii insert the above months, in
weekly paper shall be entitled TO dozen Of the article
For sale by J. L. PEABODY,
may 10 IN Washington City
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From the Nep York Heraa.
On Burning a Packet Of Letters.

On burning Packet Of Letters.
Relics Of love- and life's enchanted spring;
OF hopes born rainbow like of smiles and tears;
With trembling hand do unloose the string
Iwin'd round the records OF my youthful years.
Yet why preserve memorials of dream,
Zoo bitter sweet to breathe of angbt but pain
Why court fond memory for ftful CLEAN?
or faded bliss, that cannot bloom again.
The thoughts and feelings these sad relics bring
Back on my heart would not now recall,
Since gentler ties around its pulses cling,
Shall spells, unhallowd, hold them still In thralll
Can wither'd hopes, that never came to flower,
Match with affection, long and dearly tried
Love, tina, has lived through many stormy hour
Through good and III, and time and change defd?
Perish each record that might wake thought
That would be treason 10 faith like thisl
Why should the speetres fpasl joys be brought
TO fling their shadows Ger my present Bliss
Yet ere We part forever, let me pay
"A last fond tribute TO the sainied dead
Mourn DER those wrecks of passions earlier day,
With tears as wild as once used 10 shed.
What gentle words are flashing on my eye!
W hat tender truth in every line trace!
Confessions penned with many deep-drawn sigh
Hopes like the dove, with but one resting place.
How many feeling, long, too long rcprest
Like autumn flowers, here opened at last!
How many vision of the lonely breast,
Its cherished radiance on these leaves hath cast
And We, pale vioets whose sweet breath hath driven
Back on my soul the dreams fain would quell--
To whose faint perfume such wild power is given,
To call up visions only loved too well.
Ye too must perish wherefore now divide
Tributes of love-frst offsprings Of the heart
GIFTS that so long have slumbered side by side,
Tokens of feeling, never meant TO part?
A long farewell sweet flowers sad scrolls, adieu!
Yes-ye shall be companions TO the last;
So perish all that would revive anew,
The fruitless memries of the faded past,
But To- the flames are curling swiftly round
Each fairer vestige Of my youthful years
Page after page that searching blaze hath found,
Zen while strive TO trace them through my tears.
The Hndoo widow, in affection strong,
Dies by her Lord, and keeps her faith unbroken
Thus perish all which to those wrecks belong
The living memory with the lifeess token
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ron THE COUNTRY.

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CHEAP and convenient form, accessible to all The pre-
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From The Cincinnati Ercainp Post.

PAGININI's FOURTH STR1NG-In order to
refute the numerous tales and rumors relative
to the occasion which induced the celebrated
Paginini TO- acquire such an extraordinary
power of execution on the fourth string Of the
violin, an Italian publication has lately given
the following particulars, protested to be in
the words Of the great master himself:
AT Lucca | always led the orchestra
whenever the reigning family attended the
opera. was SO frequently sent into the
Court circle, and gave grand concert every
fortnight-The Princess Eliza (Bacciocchi,
Napoleon's slster) always retired before the
conclusion, because the harmonic notes of
my instrument affected her nerves too power
fully. A very amiable lady whom had long
since secretly adered, was frequently present
at these parties, and | soon perceived that
pleasing secret attracted her also to me- Our
mutual passion imperceptibly gained strength.
One day l. promised in the next concert to
surprise her with musical piece of gallantry,
which should have reference to the terms
upon which we stood AT the same time
caused the Court to be apprised that meant
TO perform new composition, with the title
of "A Love Scene
~SiSAoA SoiAOSity was NASltSus Dut W lldt
was the amaZement Of the company when
entered with violin with but two strings,
had left only the G and Z strings. The latter
was intended to express all the feelings of
young female the former TO initiate the voice
Of despairing lover. In this manner it ex-
ecuted kind ofimpassional dialogue, in which
the tenderest tones succeeded those of despair
and jealousy. Al one time they were caress-
ing-at another, fearful accords, cries Of an
ger and rapture, pain and felicity. A recon
cilation formed the close: the lovers, more
enamored than ever of each other, performed
a pas de dux, which terminated in brilliant
coda. The Scene was highly applauded.
say nothing Of the delighted looks which
the lady of my thoughts cast upon me. The
Princess Eliza, after loading me with praises,
said to me fateringly: You have done the
impossible on two strings would not single
one be enough for your talent! promised
Immediately to make the trial.
"rhe idea fattered my Imagination, and
in a few weeks | composed for the fourth
string sonota entitled Napoleon, which | per-
formed on the 25th of August, before a nu-
merous and brilliant court. The success sur
passed my expectations. From that time
dates my prediction for the G string. Peo-
pie were never tired of listening to my pieces.
As one keeps learning from day to day, so
gradually attained that proficiency in which
there ought to be nothing astonishing"