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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-03-10
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APPROVED METHODS
OF srrrlNG HOUSES on rInr.


here are two or three modes of perform
tins experiment. The operator may place
candle on the bedside. on chair or a Ia
and suffer the curtain, which must not be
i'uily Topped up, TO fall down on it or she
} take the candle into the bed itself, and
sleep; or lean over II in her night cap,
90 We same thing or forget to snuff ii,
4''o" HE mushroom TO tumble into her
sa handkerchief, or to become a thief
NOUS efperimenteTs will discover other
1 o. operating and il is very good way
q me candle IN the hand when getting
'''' and to whlsk II past the curtains
NH OF cosollary from this mode, that
gong 70 bed my ladv's maid, or the
aaid, should similarly make up the bed
As u down, which Is the proper phrase,
e candle IN one hand, and she mayhem
along the bed curtains or the dimity
.uHains, or sit down on the bed with
y" hand 'ail OF which modes we have
wa highly s"ccessful.
"4 we experiment be much desired, es-
must De taken that no candle has a
''.'e ahl q. d should succeed, the win
4 l''- o''fa must Immediately be opened,
F-iH anus, scream and run down stairs.
f KNOWN the experiment utterly fail
\ t@lai9n, IN time, of the Watering,
Alg the diseased part IN a towel,
ewn the curtains, or shutting
'oss ald leaving the room quietly.
4 -'a respecting beds and curtains,
lA AS tD young ladies, when they
rate on houses On themselves,
1's other modes ofeXperimen,ng by
4" muslin, whether In the form oroo,yns.
''''.lA'tehiels' Such, for example,
A W 'ahaing near wood fire. par
l u IL he oak and has tie bark on: or
g answers nearly as well or standing
| 1e wen u burns well, and there /,
OF window, ard no guard or
4 i'hancc with the knees inside Of
or me9iiaung over one. with the
e band and the candle under The
NA4 10 lll these cases. should ,be l,dv
4 '.4nip'e as the romance and the
l-iianmalory, she should scream
$3.50 'l ne room, by which means. il is
~ she VIII serve as a torch for the cur.
"e CHAIR covers, or Tie sofas. or the
4 ie Aappens 10 be one present. aud by
! s,,. ,ls also she viii ensure periec, sue.
i aes own person.
! .,.. y. 'ai' sex not being ladies', young Of
J -. r''sf resources, ia the shape o
/. 49, laundly-maids, kitchen maids
s-s i. ~ WORK or maids Of no work. suci
~, A. ..I>ekeeper, who keeps a deputy
49,. -s ! mad. II Is necessary that IA,
-''' should have "a fire, or how Shout,
a.. i, 'Ni1lis pap, o. make comfona
YEA ior herselfl And she mus
y, w aA night iha, she may dry he
W Failcf' because that j. too mucl
- .tes roaring fire before sh'
''' clothes begin 20 SINCE. ih
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-03-10

derstand their trade toiorably well, as IIouns-
low can testify. 1t is highly necessary to
grind their combusiible dust with stones, be-
cause these are noted for striking fire, even
though they be limestone. and mover 10 use
iron or copper, because then a mill could not
possibly blow up. For the same reason IT is
expedient that the powder should bc granula-
ted in the midst of its own dust that amid the
said dust, cranks should be revolving and
gudgeons grinding in their sockets, and that
care should be taken not 10 oil them too much
lest they should not become hot enough to fire
first the dust, then the powder, lastly the
house terminating all with a dispersion of
heads, legs and arms into the air
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-03-10
TERMS OF THE HERALD.

\ ,.lt.-e .sb,lf.bcfs S2-by mad So, or Sl,75 in
y nfe A.
s.sdBss aad computes li' VINO .aNo We" papers
,re rosis The sane
4 ts.,- ssaphci hg our uih.wesiern post rider
-..,4 A. tls.f danf, Se--companios and ndisid
- ~ the rosie 81 Is with deductions IA
1 ,.,ss sf Is CENTS Il paid IA advance IN cash
,.s..finiian wall he taken for less than six
/ \, ,s.ss, PAID 10 advance. And no paper will
rssusuoi 8util afrelrages are paid, unless the
1 -, ,soasos SO 20 DO,
sntrsfiass on the usual liberal terms. As our
sls,ios f large and general throughout the coun.
rssfcasuis. mechanics. post masters. and all
-, h,,.sr occasion 10 advertise, will find IL TO
sisla,ige to resort to this paper.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-03-10

Anccdoic n SIR Wm. Pam Penn the eel
ebrated founder and legislator Of the colony Of
Pennsylvania, had both great and smiable
qualities, and he was no stranger TO the es-
sentias Of good breeding. though he was too
stubborn TO the forms Of H. lie had, OF al
lectod to have, all the spirit Of the HAT, which
ayaled him much as the leader Of a people.
who made IT a part Of their religion. We are
informed that he sat with his hat on before
Charles II and the King, rs Il gentle rebuke
for his'll manners, PIT OF hls own, upon which
Penn said 10 him, "lriend Charles, why dost
thou no, keep on ty bat - The King ans~ er-
ed, "li il the custom Of this place, tiia, never
but one person should be covered al = tims.'
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-03-10

The Passion for Gentihty.-Moralists whose
efforts are directed to the calculation of the
causes Of those vices and foics which affect
society, and whose main object is the improv-
ment of our social condition. seem, in great
measure, to be blind to what should Justly be
considered as the basis of vast deal OF the e.
wills they deplore and hope TO amend, namely,
the passion for gentilty-of aspiring not only
to live in a style decidedly beyond the means
for its support, but affecting to despse every
thing both in nature and in art which 1t is not
fashionable to admire thus often sacrificing
health and mental quleiude during a whole
lifetime IN the vain pursuit OF an imaginary
good. 1t is time that this species Of folly and
fanaticisn should be the the theme Of special
and unsparng animadversion by public WI
tiers and lecturers onall convenient occasions.
The desire of shining IN sphere above our
own is like an epidemic disease and people
who labor under 1t mistake show for splendor
and splendor for happiness and while their
pulses thIob with the fever OF vanity, they
think no sacrifice too great for obtaining a mo-
mentary qualification OF lis unsuitable thirst
The fever RACES with equal force through all
grades and classes Of society, sweeping be-
fore it every worthy feeling and every solid
virtue. 1t is an undeniable and incOntroyerti-
bic fact that much Of the present embarrass-
ment ana distress Niilcn hangs over the COM
munity arises from reckless spirit OF bank
ing and trading upon false capital, by per-
sons in general dressing and living beyond
their means.
Could we but look into many domestic cir
cles, with all their outward show Of hnery,
what scenes of misery would present them
selves to our view, all originating in the sense
/ less rage for gentllity, or the silly ambition Of
! figuring in a higher station than that 10 which
/ they belong, which destroys all ideas Of night
/ and wrong rendering wee and folly, # pilded
by fashion, the objects Of preference, nay, OF
the highest and the first regard But 1t is
J not by extrayagant dressing, and other profit
gate expenditures Of money alone that much
mischief is done there is baneiul in1u-
ence arising from the practice OF contemning
al things that are not deemed within the pale
of fashion. The dread Of doing that which is
not strictly fashionable is a disease Of almost
universal influence dlWnes and moral
lists may preach till they are hosfse before they
will be able 10 amend or correct the evils they
lament, until this all prevailing mama be cur
ed.
Let US hope that the means now 50 general
/ ly IN progress for funhenng and prOmDiing a
rational educatlon-foS calling things by their
/ right names as our ioreiathors did-will ~
/ time assist IN modifying 80 contemplate a fol-
/ ly as the passion for geniiliiy.-lN. \. Sun.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-03-10
TIGHT LACING.

Tight lacinC bear il not
Lass throw thy busk away
Consumption fills II up
With sickness and decay;
Then shun the snare, sweet girl,
Lest it should be thy doom,
To close thine eyes upon the world,
And find an early tomb !
The Anaconda's coil
That stops its victims breath,
When caught within its tolls,
is not a surcr death;
Then shun the steel and cord,
lfyou would long survive,
T. enjoy pleasant world
Aud all your friends, alive.
When Ike the damask rose
Your checks have native dye,
AMI every action shows
Youths JOY and buoyancy-
ShoOld you then be so weak,
This badge of death to wear,
TIE rose will leave that cheek
10 furows Of despair.
Wlne as the driven snow
lou brow will then appear,
Ana every feature show,
That cruel Dean is near
Us he alone that must
Relieve YOU from your pains,
Ald you return to dust
Where Fashion never reigns.
Your form diyinely fair
wa perish like the grass
Ii anguish, friends must bear
You 10 the grave, sweet lass
U hen, tight lacing shun'
And so preserve your life
10, when Of age / come,
! rant you for a rife :
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-03-10

Two gentlemen dspuiing about religion,
one Of them stakcd five Plinoas that the other
could not repeat tho Lords prayer The bet
being accepted, the opponent began with ,he
Crccd and finished Il complete. Bless me
cries the other, There (a,riy iosi--hc has re-
Dcgicd II trHhoui uiisstng rOrd
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-03-10
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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-03-10

An Epicure, requested lis landlord 10 get
him a sp0|, rib. Tho lnnloppoT declared, he
had none, saving oHc, and thai was crooked
RIB, which he should be- glad enough 90 spare.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-03-10

4 catechist demanded Of an Old man, II LIS
knew who made him Not J. Hdeed Tie
question was yn 20 a child God answered
the boy. 'Oh, tlat's nothing strange, he vA
made bot t'olhor day, bat rs great whale
since was made replies the old fellow.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-03-10

A certain Senator had INDUCED a habit Of
shaking his head when any one was speaking
IN opposition 10 his sentiments this was con.
planned Of by young member, a. personal
indgnlly; never mnnd a., says the Speaker,
MOugh he SLakoy II Mcre Is HoihiEg ~
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-03-10

Wil Is a feather, Pope has said,
And females never doubt h,
For those who'yc least within their head,
Display the most without IL.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-03-10

There never did, and never will exist, any
thing pemsnently noble and excellent IN a
character Wh.ch 81 -trtn"ef ~ seli dcuitl
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-03-10

Ono Of the country papers gives an account
Of a lOunRer IN ~ ediionsl Office, who bad
been in the habit Of sitling ihofe ~ long that
when he died his shadow Wa found hred up
on the wall
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-03-10

\ CERTAIN spnghty genius, meeting with q
poor, weak non compos, 10 divert himself AK
cd the following question suppose, Moses,
that the devil should now come after one u
US aud might have his choice. which DO you
think he would take, me or you :" To which
the non compos made the following answer
"Oh, know well enough he would 10 that
case take me now, Cor be 10 sure ofy0u a. any
tune
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-02-21
From The New York Observer.
A.CoRPsE GOING TO A BALL.

Those who read the thrilling "passages
from the diary of a London Physician"
that were published few years since will
remember one tale under the title of death
at the Toilet Although it was asserted
by the writer that those narratives were the
records of facts, few, presume, were viii.
ling 10 believe that real life could furnish
matter OF such romantic interest Espec-
tally did the one alluded 10 strike my own
mind as quite unnatural, and l read it, as
others, admiring the genius more than the
veracity Of the writer.
Perhaps some who have seen the words
at the head Of this article may imagine that
they are about to be treated 10 passage
from the dreams of fancy but they are mis-
taken. have sad and solemn tale Of
truth to relate. and when it has been read,
there will be no hesitation in believing that
truth is stronger than felton," No col
oring shall be laid on the story no art of
establishment shall heighten its interes; !;
il shall be told to others as il was told to me,
and you shall be convinced that there is
nothing more than truth in the story Of the
corpse that went to ball
You recoIlect the first day of January
i840 Ii was bitter cold day. II was
cold as far South as the city of New York,
and up here in the country, where am
writing ii was terribly severe. You could
not ride far against the wind without being
exposed to freezing. have heard Of two
cases of death by cold on that day in this
region, and Of another case in which the
sufferer was saved by great exertlon, when
at the point Of perishing.
The night of that day was to be observed,
as is usual here, by New Years ball.
Invitations had been extended for many
miles around and great gathering of the
young, and gay, and thoughtless. was ex-
pected Extensive preparations had been
made for an evening OF merrment and gee,
and merry hearts beat quickly in anticipa-
ton of the pleasures OF the scene. None was
happier in the thought of coming Joy than
Miss, who took her seat in the sleigh,
bv the side of her partner for the evening,
and set out for ride Of some twenty miles,
to join the dance. She was young and gay,
and her charms Of youth and beauty never
were Iovlier than when dressed for that
New Years ball. OF course too ihinly
clad for the season. and especially for thai
dreadful day, she had not gone far before
she complained OF being cold. very cold
but their anxietyto reach the end OF theil
ride in time to be present at the opening o
the dance, induced them TO hurry onward;
without stopping by the way.-Not long
after this complaining she said that she fell
perfectly comfortable, and now quite warm
ard that there was no necessity OF delay or
her account They reached. at length, III,
house where the company were gathering
the young man leaped from the sleigh, anc
extended his hand to assist her ont, bu! sh,
did not offer hers; he spoke to her, but sh,
answered not she was dead, stone dead
frozen stiff corpse on the way to ball,
w.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-02-21

Abduction. New Orleans Picayune
ofthe 25th ult relates the following incident
IA short time since a gentleman and his
wife arrived IN this city, and put up at one
OF our fashionable boarding houses. The
utmost connubial harmony seemed TO exist
between them, which throwsihe more inter-
est and mystery over the circumstances that
follow. The husband soon after his aTri.
val was called from the city on business,
and anticipating an immediate return, the
wife remained behind. Her beauty was OF
that luxurious order rather appertaining TO
the robust than the sylph-like, Her figure
bespoke health, her countcnance innocence,
Some days rolled by, and no intelligence
was received from the husband Al length
a stranger called at the boarding house,
bringing letter to the anxious wife from
her absent partner. The letter represented
TO the lady that her husband, being detained
by the business which took him away, wish
ed her to come to him immediately under
the protection Of the bearer. Her prepar'
atoms were accordingly made, her own and
her husbands baggage safely packed and
conveyed TO the steamboat, and the lady de-
parted with the supposed friepd other hus-
band. This is the last known Of the lady,
the baggage, or the bearer Of the letter"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-02-21

ments from the public funds OF the United
States shall be made in gold and silver; and
any disbursng officer who violates this pro-
vision shall be reported TO the President,
and to Congress as soon as il shall be in
session.
81. No exchange Of funds shall be made
by any disbursing officer. other than an ex-
change Tor gold or silver
22. The Secretary ofihe Treasury shall
make no difference between the diffeten,
branches OF the revenue, as 10 the kind Of
currency TO be received
20. The Secretary shall issue s,ch orders
as shull cause all drafts on the Treasury to
be speedily presented for payment; and
shall gunrd as far MS may he. against such
drafts bring used as paper currency.
"a. The Encouragement al New York is
to receive salary Of TOUR thousand dollars
OF Boston. Charleston and ST. Louis, the sal
AIRY shall be two thousand five hundred dol
lars; the Treasurer Of the Mint in Philadel-
pha is 10 receive five hundred dollars in adj
dition to his preseat salary, and the Treasu-
rer al New Orleuns one thousand lfeilher
of the officers mentioned in this section shall
charge or receive any additional compensa
ton for any official service, he shall be pun
ished by fue or imprisonment, or both.
IS. The Treasurer OF the United States
may receive, at the Treasury, or at suct
other points as be may designate, payment il
advance for public lands, and give his receip
for such money and these receipts may b
taken ia payment for public lands, provided
they are offered by or for the individual WHIT
first received them. They are not transfer
able.
&C. Ten thousand dollars are appropria
ted for procuring sites and for building ant
preparing the Offices, &C. for the receivers
&c. This money TO be expended unde
the directions Of the Secretary, II it shal
be found that suitable rooms can be provide'
in the Custom House at Charleston, no new
buildings is TO be erected there.
81 For other expenses authorized in tn
act, and not provided for above, so much mo
ney as may be necessary is appropriated.
25. All acls inconsistent with this are re
pealed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-02-21

nor the hour wherein the son OF man cometh.'
These passages were marked BY his own
hand BY turned down leaf and fron, his
known habits. had doubtless been the theme
ofhis meditation just before the melan4
choIy catastrophe The portion Of scripture
marked MS recently read, Is the 23d Psalm.
embracing the triumphant exclamation Of
David 'rhoogh walk Though. the valley
Of the shadow Of death. will fear no evil
for thou, an with me lhy rod andihy staff
they comfort me.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-02-21

NJ. de Tiszkiewicz. the richest andholder
10 Russian Lithuania, died short time
since. The ST. Petersburg papers inform
US that be left to bis three sons 1900 vii.
lagos, containing more than go. 900 serfs, and
in ready money 10 millions Of crowns. and
that il was this gentleman who was said TO
have refused The hand OF his daughter to
Duke Alexander Of Wurtemberg, Who after.
wards marriedthe Princess Marie d'Orleans.
His daughter has since married Prince
Saphicha. and had two millions OF crowns
for her dowry. A letter from st. Peters
burg says; This gentleman's property
comprised forty-six extensive domains. on
which there are 20,0oQ families Of peasan-
try reckoning in them $4,000 males, In
money he possessed 56,00o.ooo Polish for
ms; equal in French money 10 about six
millions OF dolars--fis had had six chill
dren, OF whom three sons. besides bis daugh-
ter. survive him. The eldest. according TO
the laws Of Lithusnia. inberiis the whole OF
this immense wealth lie. however has e.
signed ons-iourtb 10 be equally divided be-
tween bis two brothers"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-02-21

Peculiarly Of Female Moaarohs,-It is
stated as a singular fact. that ofthe four ie-
male sovereigns who have occupied the
throne Of England. not one ever was a moth
or. Three out of the four were married
the first Mary, married TO Philip Of Spain.
the second Mary. Joined in her sovereignty
the ever-to.be remembered husband, the he
70 OF Boyne--and Anne married to Prince
George OF Denmark Elizabeth never was
married. None OF The three, however, left a
childto inherit her crown.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-02-21
For the Phoenix

" For the Phoenlx,
ssNot sol will not bow me so
To thoughts that breathe despair,
A luliirr Gath we need below
Lilies farewell words to bear '-Hemans.
With hopes and joys Of heavenly worth
The heart will not bow down to earth,--
81 Its angel voices, angel forms
~ Il cannot yield despai, s cold worra.
A loiier faith ween is given
70 bury the heart by sorrows riscn,
The spirits bourne by faith is Lighted,
As one by one lfe's hopes are blighied.
Each wither'd JOY and hope that's broken
Leaves in the soul its dea,hess token;-
A lofticr faith to us is given
The joy and hopes Of love in Heaven!
C.i. II G.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-02-21

Land Sales--The President Of the u.
States has directed the sales of the public
lands in the territory of Iowa, al Dubuque
land Office. on the 4lh and 9Th of May next
The sales will each be kept open for two
weeks, (unless the lands are sooner disposed
off and no longer,
The President bas also directed sales at
the land Offices at Chicago. Danvle and
Galena, On the 4th, II lh and 18th OF May
next, OF various townships and fractions Of
the public lands
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-02-21
WASHINGTON LOVED HIS MOTHER

Immediately after the organization Of the
present government General Washington
repaired 10 Fredricksbursh 10 pay his hum
Bile duty to his mother. preparatory to his
departure to New York An affecting
scene ensued The son feeingly remarked
the ravages which tolering disease had
and thus addressed her:
THE people. madam. have been pleased
with the most fatiering unanimity, 10 eecl
me TO the chief magistracy OF the United
States, but before can assume the functions
ofihal office. l have come to bid you an
affectionale farewell So soon as the pub.
lie business, which must necessarily be en-
counlered in arranging new government
can be disposed Of, | shall hasten 10 vir
ginia. and'--
Herethe malron interrupted him. you
will see me no more. My great age. and
the disease that is fast approaching my vi
tails. warn me that shall not be long il
this world. trus: in God, | am some
what prepared for better. But go. Geo
fulfill the high deslines which Heaven ap
pears 10 assign you; gomy son, and ma,
that Heavens and your mothers blessing
| DC Win you Always
The President, was deeply affected
Ills head rested upon the shoulder OF his pa
rent whose aged arm feebly. yet fondly en-
circled his neck. That brow on which
fame had wreaihed the purest laurel yiru,
ever gave TO created man, relaxed from it
lofty bearing. That look which coul,
have awed a Roman Senate. in its Fabri
clan day, was bent in filial tenderness upoI
the lme-worn features olthis venerable mat
ron
The great man wept A Thousand recol
leclions crowded upon his mind. as memory
reiracing scenes long past, carried hin
back TO his paternal mansion, and the day
OF his youth; and there the centre OF atlrac
ton was bis mother. whose care. instruction
and discipline, had prepared him TO reacl
The topmost height OF laudable ambition
yet how were his glories forgotten Will,
he gazed upon her form whom, wasted b,
time and malady, he must soon part to NEE
no morei
The matron's predictions were true. Tn
disease which had so long preyed upon be
frame. completed its triumph, and she ex
pred at The age Of So. confding in the prom
ises of Immortality to the humble believer
n Remember this story, liule children
Washington you know, was great man
shall never expect 10 see any little bo,
become great man who does not love hi
molher-- Hartford Coaraat