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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-05-17
NEw-YoRK POLICE. Nein a

NEw-YoRK POLICE. fNeic arms for CIR
pid. The simple but swoe, poets OF myiho-
logical times armed their cupids with bows
and arrows, probably because those were
most efficient projec,ilcs known in thai gold
en age. But il our utii,nrian times should
ever allow poetry 10 create another rsce 81
imaginary beings. the modern cupids VII
probably be armed with double barrelled DE-
tonoling pistols, and wound the hearts Of
their mistress with golden bullets. In nc
cordance with such sort of fiction. was an
occurrence which took place nj Palmo's on
Tuesday evening An amcrous youth. nam
ed Henry Fisher. who il appears had IN
successfully paid his addresses to n young
lady named Ann Kierdig, who figures as n
musician at Palmos. took his station beside
the young lady on Tuesday evening, and
vowed mos, vehemenly that il she any lon
ger rejected his addresses, be was deiermin.
ed TO soften her hard heart by driving 5ul.
let through il. And in order to show that
he was in earnest, he took out pistol, and
pointed the muZzlc Of il TO her bosom. Miss
kierdig, however, being. very loalh to be
wooed and won after so strange a fashion,
screamed out most vigorously, and officer
Naisi' Nho was Wliih HeuIlng, fusHeu 10
the spot and seized hold of him. and disarm-
ed him and brought him 10 the Police OF.
GERS. In vain did poor Mr. Fischer allege
that the cruelty of his mistress had driven
him to desperation, ind thai he had only IN.
tended TO brighten her into loving him The
magistrate informed him that such mode
ofmaking love was clearly contrary to the
statnte, and tina, be must fnd good bail not
to periorate the heart either Of Miss kierdig
or any other person for twelve months to
come, or in default thereof, be shut up in
prison.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-05-17


Mr. WELD, the n. Y Dispatch. always
tells story in good style and humor For
example,
Widower Smiths wagon stopped one
morning before widow Joness door, and he
gave the usual country signal, that he want
ed somebody in the house, by dropping the
reins and sitting double, with his elbows on
his knees. Oui lripped the widow, lively as
cricket with tremendous black ribbon on
her snow-white cap. Good morning was
said on both sides, and the widow waited for
what was further TO be said.
We'll, ma'am Jones, perhaps you don't
want to sell one Of your cows, no how, for
nothing, any way do you2
We'll, there, Mr.. Smith, you couldn't have
spoke my mind better. A poor. lone wo.
man, like me, does not know what TO do
with so many creatures, and | should be
glad TO trade il we could fix it,
So they adjourned TO the meadow Far
mer Smith looked u, Roan--lhen at the wild
ow-ai Brinde--then at the widow---a, the
Downing COW and at the widow ngain-and
so through the whole forty. The same call
was made every day for week, but farmer
Smith could not decide which COW he want
ed AT length. on Saturday. when widow
Jones was in n hurry TO get through her
baking for Sunday-and had ever so much
TO do in the house, as all farmers wives and
widows have on Saturday, she was little
inpatient Farmer Smith was as irresoluie
rs ever.
That ere Downing COW is pretty fair
cretur-but--, he stopped 10 glance at the
widows face, and then walked round her
not the widow, but the COW. That ere
short horned Durham is not bad looking
beast, but | don't know'-anoiher look at
the widow.
The Downing COW knew before the late
Mr.. Jones bough, her Here he sighed at
the nllusiou TO the late Mr.. Jones' she sighed
and both looked at each other. 1t was a
highly interesting moment.
old Roam is faithful old mich, and so
is Btindle-bnt | have known better A
long stare succeeded this speech--,he pause
was getting awkward. and at last Mrs Jones
broke out
La Mr.. Smith. Il Tn the COW you want,
do say 500
The intentions Of the widower Smith and
the widow Jones were duly published the
mex; day as is the custom in Massachusetts /;
and as soon as they were 'ou, published,
they were married.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-05-17

A ludicrous incident, it is related, occur
red NOT long since on bridge in Basic Z.
(" An old doctor Of great skill in bis prov. .,
sion, and no less originality Of character, va
gong over il when he was accos'eO y
venerable dame, who though BIT she woTlus =
some advice gratis, and constrained DIN :. "
listen TO her ailments. He heard her WIN s ~
attentive air; and when she had done, s sSs
to her, "Alrs right, my dear, | see Tna u.
the matter shut your eyes and SNOW ., ~
your tongue" She obeyed, and the u0 Nv =,
quietly moving off, leh her standing In. :" Il,
some lime in her ridiculous poslllon, y Nv y.
infinite amusement Of all who Witnessed w
scene"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-05-17

WooL.-The operations in fleece uoa
have been limited, and will coniiDue IA /.
until after sheaiing, which is now al haS
and unless prices then decline. mui Of 4,
manufactures will stop portion Other M,
chinery, as the prices Of goods are By j.
means proportisnaie TO the prices pail Al
wool. The growers being generally avian
OF this fact will undoubtedly be ready n
sell at such prices as will encourage 4,
manufacturers TO continue their operations
sales Of pulled wool have been made Al A.
quotations. Prime or Saxony Fleeces h
washed. GO a 20; American full blOOl
washed, 55 81 do ga do. so; DO " "a
40 AZ IA and common, do. 4Oa a So.
perfne Northern, pulled lamb, So 60: No
|. do DO. so So No 2, do. do. IS a 81,
No. 5, DO. do. 90 a 90. Sales Of Wool are
generally made on a credit of months, aDl
the above quotation are the credit prises-
Boston Courier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-05-17

Mixing In the morning the cows should
be driven gently two or three times round
heyard before milking; they will yield more
for the exercise. We have seldom hired
good mixer are better than men,
they have more patience. A good mixer
will obtain at least one quarter more cream
than one that milks slowly. We have often
proved this; we hired one summer a man
from New Hampshire who had managed a
farm several years. He was clever but ex-
Iremely moderate; we then had four cows in
milk, and discovered our slow mixer was
fast drying up our cows we concluded TO
give him our aid and let him milk only two A;
on he frs, trial he obtained the same
quantity That we did. In one week we
Obtained one quart more than he at milk
ing he said his cows were not equal 10
ours; we then shifted. and Obtained with
in nine days, more milk from his cows
than he did from ours This was wholly TO
be ascribed 10 his moderate milking, for he
lei, none in the udder.-B Boston Caltirator
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-05-17

Not so Slack after AHi By PRINTED
sheet setting forth the character studies
TO be pursued, government. &C. &c. &c. Of
his College, established at Georgetown, D.
c. it appears that the celebrated Jony Il
SLACK, proper. is doing heihing that's bon
orable after all He is backed up by mos
of,he leading men at Washington who bod
Offices in the College. as Visitors, Trustees
or in some other honorable capacities Like
most others we joined in the cry againsiihs
fellow. for what we bad known Of him led Us
TO believe him a vile cheat, praclicing bis
arts upon an honest public and we are glad
that John is doing better than even bis frend
ever believed he would DO We are by no
means certain than be will not obtain The d.
tie Bit Of immortality which he used 10 sy
was in reserve for him in this world nOiWlh
standing appearances were against him ten
years ago. John H. Slack may yet Be
blessing 10 the world, and live down all bis
hard rubs, and see most Of all who opposed
him doing him jusiice-N II. C0arIsr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-05-17

MelenchOly Casuaiiy-Mr. Abner S Bug
bee, Mathematical Lecturer, OF the town Of
Benson, Rutland Co. Vermont, went on boa I'd
the Whale Ship Atlantic, on Monday last to
view the ship; and in walking upon the low.
er deck, where it was somewhat dark, he
walked into the after hatchway and fell to
the bottom of the Ship. He was taken up
and found to be much bruised and injured
about his head. AT intervals through the
day he was insensible 10 what had passed,
and died about | | o'clock the same evening.
bridgeport Reporter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-05-17

Suicide Of James DGrys-James DAVIS,
a lad about eighteen years old, was one OF
the crew Of the Bragnnzo, and according TO
his own account had taken no part n-the
murder or piracy, but after il had been effec.
ted was obliged TO assist in navigating the
vessel. On the trial of Yer Bruggen. he
gave evidence on the part OF the United
States, and his evidence was PERTAINS the
most effective in procuring the conviction of
the murderer. AS il was deemed necessary
10 keep him in prison until the different lri-
ais would be over. he was confined at the
Halls OF JusIfceI-4n the debtors part Of the
prison, and occupied the same cell with a
debtor named Samuel Butler. On Saturday
evening, between seven and eight o'clock,
Butler went to his cell door and found it fas.
tened inside, and knocked without receiving
any answer. Knowing that Days was in
side, and having the mornings horrible
scene fresh upon his mind, Butler immedi-
ately suspected something wrong, and in
stantly forced open the door, and behed Da
vys lying down literally covered with blood.
Medical assistance was Immediately procur-
ed for him, and on examining his person, it
was found that he had cut the arteries Of
both OF his arms, and also slightly cut his
throat with one Of Buffers razors He had
lost SO much blood. and was so completely
exhausted before he was discovered, that It
was evident no human assistance could save
his life. He was therefore warned of his
approaching end and replied that he did not
wish 10 live any longer, He was then ask.
ed, had he testified truly in relation TO
kneudson, who was acquitted OF the muir
der, and is to be tried again for the piracy
To this question Davys replied in the AFR
NATIVE. He was then asked had he testifi-
ed truly in relation TO the other prisoners
But ere he could give an answer his voice
failed him, and he shortly after expired.
The coroner held an inquest on the BODY
at late hour on Saturday night, and the Ju-
ry returned verdict ofsucide. DAVIS was
a native Of Barnstable, in Deyonshire, Eng
land
Thus have three of,he persons concerned
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-05-17

Modern Dictionary CGt-An animal
that old maids love because it gives out sParS
when il is rubbed.
Treadmal-A retired place for the accom-,
mediation of those addicted 10 appropriate
BoRnet-A kind Of inverted coal'hOd u
which ladies' heads are carried.
Misery-The life Of an unpaid Editor /,
Nethiag--The COINCIDENCE Of aihoFOusn
going politician.
Umbrelias-Common properly.
Iadependenee-A strong determination "
place yourself where you are not waneu,
Notwithstanding which comesiO mar
ried people after the honey moon.
Meyit--That which receives no praise
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-05-17

More Raising Tie WinSn n.
day, a coach drove up to the doo Va Sals
Jane Harden's boarding house ' i 70 o. Nd
and tall, well dressed man w; ~ read
rior Of gentleman, alighted. ,nd ,ne %
himself 10 Mrs. Fl. as a permans s"u 0ia
Having been accepted, and Inc ,s. Ooafta
upon for board for himself and ra" a agIe|
with him, whom he called his yOung Na|
discharged the coach, and in nro, os''aOt
landlady, gave directions for HE I've y. Il
go to the Philadelphia boa. for Il. Ite'V'al
which he described to Mrs. II No ' So = gsalss
and filling ten cases. The serv.n;y OsIIl
few minutes absence returned and a's' \
whether he should not want mon. mound
freight and porterage. The csn'ly 0r
piled "most certainly !" and iOt;n .'aan y
three checks out of his pocket hodI "'s
him one Of $3.50, and bid him s,os s'N
bank and get ii changed. "Buts' X y, Sla
Z" | am afraid the bank is shut as i !, h
3 o'clock what shall do for fora gasl
dollars until tomorrow" The I'M
generously offered to lend him The m ,a,ula9
The servant was instantly despa,eb ,SI. =
his business and as he made an S.' '''I
delay, the master proceeded after him !.
der to hurry him home. 1t is almo', " y
less to add, that neither master NV D''s
have been heard of since.-N Y, D d. ,n,'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-05-17

LamentaJie Aeei1ent-A letter from /.
ID. Ellis, Esq, postmaster al Ellisville, ILL.,,
under date o! April 10, 1899, says:-" A
serious accident occurred here on Monday
last. A young lady, Miss Amanda Atchi
son, stepped on the wheel OF saw mill (be
longing to MIR James Ogden, on Cedar
creek just as the sawyer was hosting the
gate for the purpose Of setting the mill in
operation. Her foot was caught in the
wheel and her leg drawn through under the
bulk head, where there was only an inch
space. The flesh was torn from her leg
from her ancle to her knee, and the bone
broken in several places and when she was
taken out quantity ofihe flesh was left in
the wheel. She was attended by DIR. Hans
ford Of Knoxville. and Drs Gorham and
Moon, of,his place, whoamputated the limb
just above the knee, in the best possible man.
ner; but she survived the operation only a
few hours. and she is to be buried today
Miss A. was shortly to have been married"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-05-17

Mr.. Biddle still ia the Eeld-We per.
ceive by an advertisement in the Pennsylva-
MAN, that Mr. Nicholas Biddle, generally
called by the tories Nick Bidde, is in the
field YET, being President ofthe Philadelphia
Society for promoting Agriculture and is
still engaged in his unholy practice of 'brib.
ing, and buying up the people. by offering
premiums or prizes OF 81 for turnips, SIS for
carrots, SO for parsnips, and other such like
enormilies. We submit the case 10 the Rich
mond Enquirer and DIR. peterborough,
the President of the Bank of Virginia, as
our indignation is so excessive at this auda-
cious proceeding as totally 10 disqualify us
from proceeding in decorous strain. We
can only take up and repeat the cry, in view
OF this alarming business-'To Arms To
Arms Ala. Gag,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-05-17

1T appears to me have seen you some
where before" as the man said ven the col.
lector called on him the twenty seventh time
for money.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-05-17

nPRead the article upon our first page, on
"DEMooRAcy," taken from the Albany Adyer.
tiser. Yes, read it, yc honest Van Burenites.
who, in giving your support TO the admins
tralion, imagine you are upholding democracy.
Read il, we friends Of social order and religion.
Read il, we sublimated loco focos, who, as
much as We admire Fanny Wright, your 'sold
and tried FRIEND" as she styles herself affected.
not long since, TO be horrifed at the idea thai
there was any thing Of her democracy blended
with the politics of the administration, or to he
found in the ranks of that party.
White Mountain .H;eis.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-05-17

A batch Of sixteen Windsor n,,,.,
were recently brought to Niagara - : I,
steamer Burlington, for the purpose Of ,d " !.
ing delivered over TO the American ,u',''
ties. Last week. a deserler from W'.,
Webb's colored corps was shot dead T.
comrade, not far from Chippewa h :
pears, that when the deserter was m 4
point Of being captured, he suddenly p,s, y
ted pistol, which was loaded to The he n p'.
and while in the'act OF drawing the lriass
was shot through the heart BY bis pusas
A coroner's inquest was held on the GJ,
Verdict justifable homicide.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-04-24
12

the sum of a55. 900. The Contract Is 70.
seven ytars--and the FIRST boat is 10 leave
Liverpool on the Isl OF May 1870 To
carry these arrangements into effect i Is
stated that seven OF eight beats will be re-
CURED.
FATAL AccIDExT--On sa'ucday
hight last week, about . o'clock. two boys,
one about and the other IL wears of
ag', sens OF Mr. George w Clifford and
William Co0k ofthis place. were found
buried IN the sIud bank few rods east
ot the Unitarian Neeiing-housr. Tie
circu instances. as near as we can learn
are ese:-The boys were PLAYING in
hole from whi:h some individ1als had,
during the day, been caring some sand.
They were last seen in this place about 5
o Clock PM. In cous, quence of their
not returning home as usual, the parents
of the children became alarmed. and went
GU; in pursuit. They tracked them to the
SAND bank, and observing that the sand
had but recently caved in commenced
digging, fearing they might have been
covered up. In few moments both were
discovered and taken out lifeless. II is
supposed that they must have been buried
shout four hours.-Fau Rirer Patriot
The project of cutting canal from the
Danube TO the Black sea is to be carried
into execution during the spring. by the
common agreement OF England, Austria
ard Turkey.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-04-24
NOTICES..
THE YOUTHS CABINET,

Devotsd to Liberty. Peace Temperance.
and Religious, Moral, Intellectual and
Physical Education,
Will he resumed April %, 1889. by IFS
original editor. Nathaniel SoulharIi, in
compliance with numerous and urgent
calls from lis friends. II will be issued
every Thursday. from New-York and
Boston. Ii will consist OF its usual vari-
ETY. of instructive reading for The young,
including an interesting article on slovery
each week. Since the Slaves Friend has
been discontinued, something oil this kind
is much called for A little active effort
by its friends. may give it wide circu-
lalion, ard thus great v benefit The young,
and help the Cause OF the slave.
TERMs.-One dollar per annum in ad-
vance. Ten copies to one address for
eight dollars.
Letters may be addressed to n South
ard. 25, Cornhll, Boston, or l43, Nassau
Street, New York.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-04-24
DIED.
n the 22d inst, of Lung Fe-

In this village. on the 22d inst, of Lung Re.
yer, ANNETTE, daughter Of CHAUNcEY W., and
RACHEL +. CoNANT, aged ABOUT Is months.
In Ira, near the last of February, NATHASIEL
WILMARrH. aged 80 years. Brother Wilmarth
among the early settlers Of this town. He
embraced religion in early life. and united with the
Baptist church, and continued his course as q con-
sstent christian, more than so years. Three years
before his death, his reason dethroned, in the
loss OF which, and of his life, the church has
lost of its worthy members, the family able
councillor and aHactionate parent, and the poor
sinner earthly intercessor the throne Of grace
The funeral sermon founded on the taxi,
Now he il comforted." ICON.
In Clarendon, April Q, PHEBE. reIict Of
Zecheriah Johnson, aged 73 years She
was, for many years, an exemplary member
of the Baptist church in Ira, and died IN the
faith. we trust, and will receive crown OF
glory. tC9m.
In this town on the 18Th inst, James Bacon,
in the Goth year Of his age. He was not rich in
| the things of this world, but - we trust, had
such an evidence Of crown Of life in prospect
| beyond The grave. that he could in truth saw,
/ Lord, long 10 depart. that | may be with thee.
Let MS all strive so 70 live. that we may ike him
! JOY a, the approach of death, aud be enabled 10
; depart in peacP. ICON.
| April p. 1889.
| In Woodstock. on the llth instant, Benjamin
! Swan. rs.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-04-24
Sixth Anniversary OF the American Anti
Slavery Society.

The sixth anniversary will be held, with
Divine permission, in The city of New
York, on Tuesday, the 9TH day of May
next The public exercises will be in
Broadway Tabernacle, and commence at
ten O'Clock. A. NJ An abstract of the
Annual Report will be read, and several
addresses delivered by brethren from diff
lerent parts OF the Union. A meeting for
business will be held in the Lecture room
of the Tabernacle, in the afternoon, after
The public meeting. AMI be continued. prob.
ably. for one or two subsequent days.
All The auxiliaries are requested 10 send
delegates, and members of Anti-Slavery
Societies, throughout the country, are In
vlted to attend the anniversary.
JOSHUA LEAvITT, Comm. of
LEWIS TAPPAN, Arrange.
La Roy SUNDERLAND, msnts.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-04-24
-- 1850 -
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.
From tho Boston Press anl Post.

y LIBERAL MAN DEVIsRTu LIBERAL
hiNCs. MIR. Ediior:-A citizen of Dor.
pesler, IN this State, and not the wealth
Fl IN the town either, has paid to baker
that place, the sum of Sl852,l5 with
The last live years, for bread which has
fen regularly distributed to the poor and
9rm in toe neighborhood This is bat
p Item, AMI the recipients of tbs boan-
believe he has bestowed double III /
|m In wood, provisions and other neces-
fles, to themselves and others who are
K and unfortunate. The distribution of
rs well directed bounty is not confined
'he religious sect or political party of
n donor, nor even TO his own npighbor-
Poo' but IS widely extended to the de-
,v'ng unfortunate, who are not the
6jec's Of public relief. How many
ked has he clothed, how many hungry
and how many hearts have been made
ad' when despon1ing at the approach Of
rigorous winter.
l. Is not my purpose to give publicity
Inc acts OF this citizen, who seeks no
pIause but that he finds in his own hegrt
q Ia the happiness others enjoy from
bounty, but desire 10 state this in.
lnce OF liberality in little yillag,, a:
inducement TO others in your CITY and
slh'ly' to initiate this example, as doub
many do. There can be no create,
Sury derived from wealth than tha, O
s'r'buIing it in this manner.
DORCHESTER.
Look HERE, YE NOVEL READERS A.
PrdIng to the New York Whio. BnI
7er' the grelt novelist, is charged in III
london Age not only with having sepa
yea with his wife, and now living oper
with q mistress, but with having mean
notified the public that he would ne
responsible for his wife's debts, thoug
: uoes not contract any! 1t is addet
y so lar . lady Bulwer from annovin
m whh debts, thatshe is actually ammo,
herself with bills incurred by her nu
nus mistress. who lmpudentiv assun,
- uue to which she is so infamousIv 4
'a'e Of just claim. NC
oy an arrival at Philadelphia Eoo,;.
H Tt nave been received to March 3,
81 ne lnconstan, frigate had arrived !,
w. after short passage from Halifa
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-04-24
baptist Anti-sIavory Convention.

Will the Emancipator publish the fol-
lowing notice:
A meeting Of Baptist Abolitionists will
be held sometime during the session OF
the American Anti-Slavery Society in the
first week of May next. in the city Of New
York. A more particular notice will be-
given on the occasion alluded to.-Chris-
tiaa Reflector.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-04-24
Montpelier, April l6, 1889.


-PRIsoNERs PARDoNED.-Twen.y
Of The prisoners (Americans) who were
captured at the skirmish at Prescott, Q C.,
have been pardoned by Sir George Ar
thur, and conveyed to Sacketrs Harbor.
This event created great Joy olnong the
Inhabitants, and it is thought will have the
effect of allaying the excitement which
has led to so much trouble on the from
tiers. The pardoned prisoners have pub
lished a paper. containing acknowledge
ments for the clemencv of the British au-
thorities and for the kind treatment they
received while prisoners. and admon's n
their countrymen against meditaiIng de-
signs oil invasion and hostility against
Canada.
STEAM PAcKETs.-A contract mas
been made between The Brush Govern
ment and mercannIs house CT higt
standing. TO convey the mails BY steam
boat. from England TO Halifax. and from
Halifax to Boston, once a fortnight, 70