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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-19
THE DARK DAY

Was ON the 18th OF May, 1880. Where
resided at that time, the darkness was SO
great that candle was lighted and placed
upon the table; the fowls went to roost
the sheep all huddled round in circle,
with their heads inward The grass, to
look at il through the window, seemed Of
yellow green the same as to look through
smoked glass upon the green grass.
we'll remember. that the gentleman OF
the house read the following scripture by
candle.light, TO his numerous family:
aTAc sun shall be turned into darkness,
and The moon into blood, before that great
and notable day cfthe Lords coming"
The darkness was so great in the night
time, tlia, il was said by one DIR. Black
ingion. who resided near the northeast
part of Rehoboth, who had occasion to be
out among his sick patients that night, that
he could not see his white ockethandker.
chief placed before his eyes.-The dark
ness scas so thick that IL could be fehi
The year 1880 was celebrated for the
many Northern Lights; they covered the
whole horizon over they would flash like
lightning. and fill the air with the smoke Of
sulphur. The lights were so red, that the
flashes would bring warmth against the
face
The great snowfall was in December,
1879, or January, 1880 II showed seven
days the snow was estimated TO be four feet
on a level and the drifts from eight to ten
feet high The snow came moist and
coarse, and il was so cold that il CONCEAL
ed very hard The people travelled over
s,one-wals with their teams 1t was said
to be fact, that for thirty days, the snow
did not melt from the caves Of the houses
on the sunny side. The banks were so
high that sheep were buried in them, and
there remained forty days. until they were
found by their air-holes, and dug out alive.
This year the whole of Narraganseit Bay
was frozen over so thick and hard, tina, the
Hon. John Brown passed from Providence
on the river of ice, to Newport and back,
and believe some went on skating parties
the whole range Gen. VIM Valentine
sleighed wood from Fall River 10 Newport,
on the ice, through Bristol Ferry.
The people of Newport burnt much Of
their furniture to keep themselves from
freezing. The British army had left the
Island Of Rhode Island in November, 1879
and stripped the people of all their valuables
In manner, the years OF 1879 and 1880
were the hardes, winters known. for cen
Jury past,
The weather was so severe in the winter
OF 1880, that many people were frozen tc
death A man went from Marlborough
Mass. with load Of hoops, for Boston, ano
was caught in the great storm and, return
ing home was frozen to death, coming of
BOSTON noel His ox.tenrn was frozen n
death, and was found standing on their feet
and the snow was deep enough TO supper
them.-Prorideaee Subaiiern.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-19

Beat this who ean.-Ye sterday we had a
talk" with woman, and got the last word
Amt we roarer2-N o. Sun
Yes, and trumpster loo.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-19

We have an impression that this joke is
somewhat ancient, but no matter If il be -
"A young lady taking walk one morn
ing met gentleman Of her acquaintance, to
whom she said, you see, sir, am out for
little sun and arr
"Yoa had better get a husband first" was
the ready response.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-19
MIR. EDMoND's Address to the President

no pains have been spared TO render this met
,,n,s .,,
Wiz :, hD''oNDS A""'e'' " INC 1'o''"e"''
SiR,-
The Democrats Of every grade,
OF every isle, and name, and nation,
Who in this city thrive by trade,
Have chosen us, who know the facts,
To compliment your public acts.
~, Ia .,
me wiicn, we now perform WIN Pieasu'e'
approving every act anu measure
A. cL;or r. ,h;s o,,r olor;,,,s nor,v
wa ANY no' as . S;r Um,., n wa Sas rre'
we give you, pn, uue aug n.aV
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-06-22
ROWAND'S TONIC MIXTURE,

FOR FEVER AND AGUE.
VENEN years have not yet elapsed since it was
l. first regularly submitted 10 the public; but It
has attained tho highest reputation; and has sup
planted every other medicine tor The Ague, wcrcv-
i, has been known and appreciated. Alreudy
has it been carried in every direction throughout
the United States, and still realizes moro than could
have been anticipated by its most sangninc friends.
Thousands of persons have not only been relieved.
but restored l., health and vigor through its ngcn-
cy: and they now chccrlmlly testify, at overy op.
portunily, TO its decided and supreme efficacy. l:
is composed Of such medicinal principles are
calculated to rcow the healthy action Of the stOm.
| ac'l, liver, and other important digestive organs,
tho loss Of which harmony is the immediate cause
Of the disease. 1t is apparent also, that it produ
cntir" change in the condition of the SYSTEM
und certainly destroys the native liability TO rclap
Of tho affection. When the Ague is attended
with any other complaint. tho employment OF the
Tonic Mixture will not Interfere with tho treat.
mem of the other di-euse, but wi even afford s..
| :st'nce by furnishing strength and vgor to the
body during the course OF treatment. Those who
make nso of this medicine may be assured that
there is no Arsenic, Banks, Nler'ury or any other
article in its composition unlremd to the human
constitution; being entirely pegetabIe extract;
| and they may have additional confidence in the
use thereof, when they perceive that It has tho CT
feet of gent laxative about tho time half bot.
Tic full has been taken in consequence of which,
there is no part Of the medicine left to lngcr in
the bowels to cause obstructions, and other evils
arising from tho use Of many Of tho remedies now
offered for the cure Of this affection 1t has been
used also as n preventive, by many who were sub
jet TO periodical recurrence of the Chils, and it
has invariably warded off the apprchendcd attack.
O6serre! The Proprietor, fully satisfied with the
unparalleled and universal success Which has con.
stantly attended punc,uul and regular use OF tho
Tonic Mixture, in all cases Of Fever and Ague,
feels warranted in engaging TO refund the price to
all those who have token the medicine in strict nc
cordancc with the prescribed directions, without
having been perfectly and lastingIy cured.
The subscribers the Wholesale agents for the
South Western States, and have now on hand six
ty casts of this medicine, which is warranted fresh
and genuine. For sale at the manufactured prices
JARVIS n ANDREWS,
Wholesale Druggists,
nOv27 COZ Common \ TchnnniInll.s .1rrcI
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-06-22
IIARRoWGATE SPRINGS
VN1I7E'TITtTN COUlItV, NIdI'nmN.
THREE DAYS JOURNEY FROM NJ


| THREE DAYS JOURNEY FROM NEW
ORLEANS.
FENE proprietor ot this establishment has the plea.
l. sure OF announcing to his friends and the public
in gene al that he will be readiness by the fl, dav of
Nay to receive visiiers. He will also for the be.
nrt OF those distance, that there have been lursc
improvements nndc, and others gong on and in
rapid progress for completion, which will enable the
suhacr her to accommodate much larger number ,hun
hrretoto,s, and at the same time much better
Famie can he accommodated it'll good rooms or
those who prefer have Urge cabins detached from,
the main building.
Ii is deemed unnecessary tie say anything in 1ur,
lar of the character OF these waters. for it is generally
believed that they not inferior To in the South.
ern States. All the ainusemens that genelaIi%
found Watering Places, will be found at this r Z
best music that this part OF til country affords s
heen engaged and will be in consltnt attendance al
Springs during the whole seuson
he subscriber will avail himself Of This Opportunity
in returning his uniegned thanks for the very liberal
support him last season. and hopes nv the
tons that have been made in improving and extending
the accommodations. to merit a liberal pa,rnnast the
p esent season. JNO CRAM.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-06-22

DOLBEAR'S Science Of Permanshp received, and
IL for sale at their permanent Writing Academies
No. 8 Chatres street, New Orleans, l89 Broadway
New York, Danphine st., Mobile.
II is particularly designed for private learners and
schools, and is calculated for persons of all ages.
Ladies' and gentlemen are invited to Gull and examine
the system for themselves.
Lessons are given at slch houses may suit the
convenience Of ALL and 10 classes formed in any part
OF the city.
Ladies' who prefer itcan receive lessons ut their ref
sidences.
Persons paying g y arse Of lessons are desired
q attenh, :.''.,.ru SIS ell as hey wish.
3TSK BROTHER.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-06-22

ENRi X LEE . co. Nc Magazine street, ar,
Ill row receiving from ships Nashville, Louisville
Kentucky, Eagle, a,.H other late arrivals from :bs
;-tern ci,ics. large and new selected assortment
H"is, Boots, shoes and Broyans,
consif Ting OF gen!lcne,'s fine calf and Morocco boots
'o go quality; do bu'd, and pcggc,I boots
variOus qualities; mems fno calf seal aud NIorocc,
slippers: mems line cali and kippcd pes.;rd shoes an,
rogans; do boots; do stout kip aud wax cggcL shoe
III brogans gcntlenien's best quality ca Ell shoes
t.oSans and Jack Downings; do calf and Morocco
,cke shoes and brogtns; ,lO calf, seal and Ma,occn
ua' shoes and slippe s, 'o calf, buff sea, WINGS
new articles do fine calf sc:,l and morocco u,,nlc,
'G's; l'oys misses and chltren's peggcd and scwe,
L. oSans, an" shoes of ever, quality and kind,
Also \ general assortment Of mems stout wax ,nt
:'~t io1ans and shoes, together with &c Uw 1,.ir
..sro h.s, quality, russell bro,;ms, n;cti in III,
'nks made expressly for plantation use; a wnod rs.
rme" OF mems fine and stout kip russell hrnsans,
Nv arlcle and aige quantity Of inferior Iuali,,
ssr, and wax bragMs.
Ladies ic calf, seal, morocco and sran wells and
pump sole slIors 10 fine French Muro co and ki, run
IT md slippers do shoes, with and witl,ou, heels.
Il c: seal and stout leather boo,c's; do prnc shoe,
)i! kinds and qualities; do lasting Irosas; 40 .,i,rr
and oAe'I boolces Misses lasting Stirring slices ,r,,,
VI sans. Chillreus co!orcd Morocco aud LASTING, bro
K: ~ and boots, &c.
''entlemcn' fine fashionable black silk hats; 10 black
IN l'r": beaver 10 nj superior quality; do limitation,
q ram 10; ,o, and hrin, mems fine ,I,r,b and
wi * l!"ss: short n'rlv.! hals, article Non,i,
LII e size hats OF '1Ilercn, qualities; do cL;l.I.t.!>
" no and Buys black and dr:b wool hats Of various
srpes, "iiA general assorln.en, of boys and mems
-! caps.
Inns sotncnt will be replcnslehb b, the arrival Of
enh ln'cke,srom the named ci,ies, all Of Which
"lIbe sold on accommodating terms aun I--,f
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-06-22
IAKfIN \ ANDREWS,
Wholesale Druggists,
cor Common Il, 'fchO ,itonlaa q
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECE W,1ruou,..

"a ARBLE CHIMNEY PIECE W.hEHousr,
tnstnmhonso street. opposite the post.ofiice.
The Subscribers arc now Receiving from their fac]
tories IN New York, and will keep constantly on
''nhd general assortment If Marble Mantle Pieces
o' sup'rI"r workmanship, and Of the Inject prterns,
made of Nh best Egyptian, italian, Irish and
American marble Also. Mon,mons, To,nbs and
Grave Stones, moulded and plain ei!Is and lintels,
marble :acngs, hear,hs aud boundary stone, plaster
Of Fairs, Roman & Hydraulic Cement ard tlaster.
! Z HAIR, together with Il splendid assortment OF
ass mounted and sin Crates and Russia Iron
Iatcs OF the newcs, and r'ost approved patterns.
..e'teflng done in the nehtest manner a nd at tho
r,est notice. They huvo first rate workmen to
,'@syu work.
AR AIN t. STROUD.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-06-22
PuuO Forte instructor

William smith tenders his services to the citi
Zrns OF New Orleans q teacher Of the piano
forte. Mr. S having been employed several vea,s
ass teacher "t music in private families in sion,
an lsn NJ several OF the female spinarit$ in liz
vicinity, ca"nni but hope to merit their cond' nee.
lie is iermutrd t" refer to Rev Dr. Cl"pp, Messrs
Slelsnn Il Avery, Henderson &. ,;aires.
Ear terms, sc rl'ase apply at the bookstore Of
Alexander T,'wer. 40 C,mpst OCT 2
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-06-22
NO MERCURY NOR coPAIvA

I'VE" orleans, Nov. IL, 1857.
4 BOZ 7 six months ago had the inist,r,une To 20,
secret disease, for which have applied 10 se.e-
raj doctors Tor cure, and the. did cue me- 50 now
on the above Gate put myself unlcr the care Of Doctor
ltuet and expect hiin cure me- Since tina, time
the disease got worse I" break in large ulcers
to the number OF six eight eu LEG and all over
ny lace, and sure tiront, and hot able to work Mt H..
the right side Of the throat. am rntiins iiyscii
confidently under til" cue OF DR.. Iluet ,f Paris,
to be perfectly cured JOHN DEAN
feJ II ly
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-06-22

To Country Merchants and Printers
Negro c"ths, blankets, f.nnes, l,nseys, level
sh,riisgs, checks, linens calcoes, hsndArrchiefs,
&c Sc r--a'vHd sni tor ss!e low BY the subscri
bers. ROTTA L. Co.
oct. corner Cnnsi apd Char res a.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-06-22

l. EGDuR, No "a Cuude street, between
lnsin and s. Philip, keers constantly on hand
an Intensive assortment nf hnnts aud hrngane, nrd
hoes, Of New York manniacinre for men, ~ ON en-
nd cfi,drnu OF all ages, which no will d,snusu ot
n very no i-ra'e rric.p.
Families Of his acq Iiriancc on serdnra order
will have htrwishes attend. q TO I. s SFGOuR
- UMMFR CLOTHiAG-26 cases, wei! assorted
~ clothing, landing from ship Ohio and John Dunsp
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-06-22

RU>nfON 4 ASPiNALL'S
TOMPOUND TONIC MIXTURE.-A speedy
~ and cu.taiu euro for the Fever and Agur,
remlttent and intermittent irv"rs; prepared from
the original recipe. Used with eminent and uni
versaI success III 1882. by persons OF tho ahes
responsibility III this city, as stated i" the annexed
certificates
This medicine is highly recommended, and has
boon extensively used in the above diseases with
such distinguished success, that tho proprietor of
tho recipe has been induced offer it to the pub.
lie III its present form i'll the nope that it may he
the means of relieving many OF those WHO are
suffering under the scourge of our country. Ii Is
a medicine possessing great the, and when used
according to the directions has never failed of
etfectng a cure, even in tho most obstinate stage
OF the disorder 1t is not at oil disus rccublc, and
persons of the weakest stomach. and children may
take it with lmpun'ty. l, strengthens the digestive
organs, creates an appetite, and seldom requires
more than one, OF in obstinate cases, two bottles
to effect cure. There is neither mercury nor
arsenic in the medicine, nor any thing injurious
to the human constitution. The proprctors are
SO we'll convinced of it's efficacy. thst they agree
to refund tho price of every bottle which has hccn
| takan in accordanc, with the directions and has
not effected perfect euro of the fever Il nguc.
A. OLIVER, sole agent for New Orleans, at
his wholesale and retail drug and medicine s, orc
curner Of Bcnvllle and Cnar,res streets.
For District Agencies apply TO
jos II. W. SMITH, 4s Cont st.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-06-22

J ,.,rvosl has I"rnred himself ~ this city Tor
the rurpnse of lrnn>ncilng n general Whulrsn lie
Dau business. He is now receiving full supply
OF lr'sh and genuine ARTICLES, winch he wl sell
on literal terms To city druggists, and those Of
ti,r iu'cr1or 10 physicians, m"rt hans nnd p ,nt,rS
he Will IF irdnc.m eHis snrh have never be.
tor been t1r ed IA this city. HIS Intention tn
It," slrcll> lrguimale business. HIS stock " iii
tr rnmpi,:le oud IN n i,Nv weeks vail he r.-a
uv tor business. All orders from the country, AMI
from merchants OF j. cry, receiving such orders
wall b" promptly attended 10.
o,I . N, 70 C,mns At
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-06-22

l DO CERTIFY that the above mentioned diseas. is
I quite well cur d 10 own sutisEtcuu for win II /
thank nr. llue and moreover as r. that the Irdl-
enc have taken makes fat and Il not iuurr ily
ne'ltl at all therefore aviS" nv How su.r, IL,
lose no time and apply to DR. A. iiuet, l:8 Cannl
>lr't'' hci"et Danphn and Bourbon stfe.,s. Dir
liuet IS nj home from 9 Oct, Ok, \ NJ until 4 p a.
they will lind Il trlr doctor tor this complaint
JOHN Dl.l& ~ lravier street.
IL any ono wants 10 me, call VI Nu. IN ti}n ic
JOHN DEAN.
Nc" Nr'rpne. FclI 1883. f,tI,ly
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-06-22

SIJDELL'S NEW WORK, &c.-The American
- England by tho nuhorof" "a Year in Spain," in
volumes.
Noble Deeds of Women, in Q VOLS
The Young Wiies Book, manual o moral rail-
md domestic duties.
Just received and for sale by WIN. M'KEAN.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-06-22
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL COMB AND VA
w L iEwCA. SIARL e i Ia,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL COMB AND VA
w RiETf STORE-nt the sign Of the golden
comb, Mo Charles siccr,. The subscribers hnvc re-
ceved, ina Elton to their previous stock hand full
and c"nPlet assortment of artIn les in their line; via
combs, crtnm ~, Jcwe!lry, brushes, locking gasseH,
t'ncv articles, NJ. consisting in part as follows:
toMBS-'or''sc shell, wrought and plain tuck twist
q"i He'd back. lonl round dressing, side puff, curl and
neck, BRAZILIAN combs of every description amongst
which some Mexican pattcrs, Ivory combs of
dasctpton horr dressing and packet together with a
general as snrn,eln ofFrenah and American.
PERFCMERl-Coogne, Lavender, Flnrido, honey,
bay and flower waters Of every ant, .4
crirton. cannIh"wt"d Cologne, extract of B.rgamor
fancy snaps ol all kinds, shaving do in cakes and pots
cream sonp1' Wards vegetable hair OIL bears aud nm
uqued". Prcstons smelling salts, plain and pcrtuncd
toilet powder, pearl powder p"" erpus and boxes po
nahum N lots and rolls, and chlorine tooth wash
and nnMde!s, with general assortn"ntoi
JEW HN--sonr OF the latest md most fnshona
h!e sets consisting of white and red cnre!, topn~
Jet "ar'r"S set in agrec, breast pins OF gre" -1e
~ Of Patterns, watch TRIMMINGS gilt ind Silv -ucklrs.
81 Ter ,nIcS s,Tr aud g"I p, cils and guard chains
RNi NliE>-''loh, bnr dIs. ,g,crumh, lcnrth, floor,
hat A'@' TOOTH plate, comb, Nail, shaving, shoe ind
white" brushes.
lnDklNri l.ASSES-Gcfman s,a,ia unl toilet
'nss ,,ri -rif Ing md French hl,<4ns glasses ho,ne
10, i'fl variety Of other kinds not cnin,rn,cd.
!lNrf AND VARIETY AhIiCLaS--FIcnch
Nnt Auc portable desks and dressing cases, some
very rr and finely Ens'd ladies' work h"xsand dress
SIM cases with and "itlon, music, lsical boxes, Av
ruhans i.arinns kinds vions and gnirars silver and
ai, prucll> n! leads wound rilS Tor carp snters aud
nulitic CLOCKS guns and pistols with aud without
eases percussion caps rrn'S"n cap changers, nipple
screw drves shot belts gnme bags, paste blac toy
tea sets Indian bends OF every kind bells and piules
tue and common knives, and scissors, lnnbles
needles, pms silver .,cd steel and common specie
rrS " ht books and wallets OF various kinds, visiting
card" and card cases. playing cards OF French, German
md American manufacture dolls. imitation fruit, snu
boxes, prints OF various kinds Saunders Pouiei.vs
Ennrisun s. IlIlmnns aud Hawkins razor straps and
metallic homes links, fancy bead ckaces do with a,
dr"pst"y wac hes, pearl bultoms powder Aa>ks Ell and
PLAN seed beads, e and silver TO, gum elastic suaen
ders, and galcrs plain and sword Canes, buckga amor
boards, dice optical rlenes jcvsarps locoioco match
and drinking cups, with great variety other urt
ces all OF wh will be sold for cash city acceplan
ceS on II months credit Is ii SlMMC.NS, Il CO.
n
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-06-22
NAH. ARkANG emf

NAH. ARIA GEMENT
N.u,.e-. Mail Due Every Day at u NJ.
'''' "'e '} Cluses Every day at 10! Am
wes,r, Ahov Due every Sunday, Wednesday
w Mfs s.nn ~ ILL., ~. Friday, by ), p. NJ
" ~" ::,s :" Closes every Monday, Wednes,,.
t0"''' and Saturday, by O. r. II. "so"esoa
,r,,1 ,h, a,,y( Dne every Tuesday, Ihursdav
'"s A ak mat sa..rra, by ?: NJ ''''o'y'
Closes every Monday, Wednesd,, .
r,,,, EXPRESS MAIL.
TIMES OF ARRIVAL, DEPARTURE DISTANCE
&c. OF the Express Mail, betvr"on MOBILE md Ns,.
n norkVVIeavlng Mobile dali" at 3P. NJ. Northwsr
i've" York daily at P. Nj Southwark,
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-06-22
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PE.x .6Tfby,a MANSION HOUSE

III ~ =. :. = u .T[x.NN5HV.v 1TOChSEI
49,, CITY, PENSACOLA.
NHE subscriber having purchased the lease sad fur
Il nturc of this We known astab ,hneut, from Mr.
Taylor The late pf"preor will be ready TO rce eive Vi
tiers by the LIST 1T April next
the arrangements OF the Mansion House. New aud
more coinnodouS bathing he uses will b2 built, and
warm b th~ VIII te provided at all hours. stable
WI ne at'ache" 10 the house, with good accomm"da
IONS Tor horses ana carriages Est rate horses and
Carriages VIII also be kept tor hire at moderate prices,
anu SAL and low bouts, with persons to manage them
Tor tlr use OF vlsltrrs billiards. and nthel amlsernis
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-06-22

VARNlSllES The sul<cIner, having 1al, /, vsln
hli~hed a vnrri>t nanutctur, IN ,ew Drelns il
ready 10 s'Ppy til" ainrrs and the public il, general,
ny "h" eSht or retail liz prices are nodrnlr ard
TIE 1n'tN T." ms products superior 10 any ever hrnug hi
t" TINS place. lh gentleman employ Ct, to supe,,nvd
the nunu 'ct"rv mas been at III h ad o. an extensive
establishment "f Tins XII d in europe. hose dlSp sad
t" crli al the of Nachez and rchnnpitoulus Sis
>nall he presented with fair sample If any varnisl
they ma wish to Try. Am"ng the varnSnes ARE the
coach N" warranted NOT To CHI ngc ever, in boz ina
water. the black vurnish for stores aud steam Doc
:"'Hnies Tho transparent varnish without n-ll. "
&C no u litNNABEL,