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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24
ADJUSTMENTS.

There is perhaps one thing that has greater
influence IN forming the taste, and in moulding the
character and in deciding the course of life, of the
young, than their amusemenis. In these they en-.
gage in infancy these they pursue through child
hood and youth and even in manhood amusc-
ments not abandoned. In their amusenenis
the young engage with zeal and nrdor TO them for
the time being they give their whole souls A very
large portion of the lives of the young is spent in
amusement. Amuscmenis exercise their fac utes,
call forth their affections, deyeope their peculiar
talents, and often decide the employment of their
mature years. Their influence is all absorbing,
long continued, and of immense power, for good or
for evil
1t becomes therefore to parents subject of the
gravest inquiry, what amuscments their children
shall engage in. And there is no parental duty of
more sacred character, than that of providing
suitable amusements for their offspring. And yet,
sad to tell, there is scarcely any duty more neglect
ed. How many of our children are lcf 10 chance,
to circumstances, to themselves entirely, in the
choice of their arnusemens. How often do parents
allow their children TO go abroad, and meet their
companions, and engage in plays, they know not
what How often do parents go abroad of an eve
ming, TO some party, or 10 meeting, and leave
their children TO collect together their playmates
aud do, they know not what How seldom do we
see collections of the old and the young of all ages
and of both sexes, for the purpose of social inter
course aud innocent or improving recreation -
How much 1t would conduce TO the refinement and
moral elevation of society, If parents would take
their children with them TO the public gatherings
of friends and neighbors, and encourage aud guide
them in those amusemens suitable TO their age and
calculated TO polish their manners and improve
their behavior We can have no security against
gross and sensual indulgehces among the young,
until we introduce into society system of amuse.
ments, which shall be attractive, innocent aud i'm
proviug and until parents regard it as sacred,
religious duty TO aid and encourage their children
in those amusements. Let amuseinents be conse-
Grated by the spirit of true religion, let them be
considered holy, as well rs made attractive, and
they will have mighty effect to improve the NOR
ais ard 10 mend the manners of society.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24
.Brattleboro.
RAIL ROAD CONVENTION.

We trust that "The CALI for Rail Road Com
veniion which is found in paper to be held at
this place the 9Th of next month. will be needed
by our readers. We hope that the farmers especi-
ally, who are in the habit of coming TO Bratleboro
to trade, and the mechanics in this region, will
make effort to be present. We trust too, that
all persons, who, if this contemplated Rail Road
should De built, would naturally avail themselves of
IT, for travel and transportation TO and from the
Metropolis of New England, will either come them.
selves or send delegates To this Convention. We
hope that there will be full representation from all
the towns the route Of this RAD Road from Bos.
ton 20 Lake Champain. There is no project in
which the people on that route have deep and so
immediate an interest as this Vermont should not
allow herself to be oudone by her sister states in
any OF these great improvements which promise
lasting results and benefits TO her sons. We have
repeatedly expressed our strong conviction of the
importance Of this Road, TO the welfare and pros.
perty of our people; and the more we examine
the subject the deeper is conviction of its i'm
portance. And we cannot be true TO ourself nor
faithful TO our readers without pressing this subject
urgently and frequently upon their attention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24

DEDicATIoN.-Th new brick Church recently
erected at Charlesiown, N. H., on the spot where
the former brick Church stood, which was burned
down April LIST, lSIl, in consequence of pris-
setting fire 10 the Jail which stood near by,
was dedicated on Wednesday the 9Th inst, TO the
worship of "One God, the Father" The services
were conducted as follows Introductory prayer by
Rev. William Farmer reading Of the scriptures by
Rev. A. Brown Of Bratleboro Sermon by Rev. J..
Crosby, Pastor Of the Parish dedicatory prayer
by Rev. A. A. Lvermore Of Keene. The house
was crowded to overlooking. The services were
exceedingly interesting, and listened 10 with pro-
found attention. The music was performed in a
chaste and sxilful manner. The house is very
neat, plain structure, of the Gothic style. The
pews were all disposed Of previous 10 the dcdca-
ton at a sum exceeding the cost of the building.
After the services invitation was given to all
Clergymen present, Of every denomination, 10 take
dinner at Rev Mr. Crosby's; and in the evening
there was gathering Of the members OF the par
sh at the house of their pastor, who for hrty-hree
years has labored among them 10 great acceptance,
and with praiseworthy failhfulncss and success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24
r. All. RIO AID.


Some Of the readers of the Herald are
already acquainted with the fact, that seve-
raj Railroad Companies were incorporated
ut the last session OF our Leglslature-one
from Burlington, up the valley OF the On
ion river by Montpelier to some conve-
nient point on Connecticut river; another
up the valley of the Connecticut and Pas
sumsic rivers another from Brattleboro to
Massachusetts line, and the other from
Burlington, Southerly, through the counties
of Addison. Rutland, Windsor and Wind
ham, TO Connecticut river, intended to meet
the Boston aud Fitchburg railroad either at
Bellows Falls or by the way of Bratleboro.
With this last route your readers have
the deepest interest. 1t is the object of the
friends of this route, to open rail road
communication between Burlington and
Boston. And the friends of the central
rail road, also contemplate rail road COM
munication between Burlington and Bos-
ton, and are already calling public attention
to the subject. 1t is supposed to be
the leading object of the Central rail road
company to meet on Connecticut river at
the most convenient point. contemplated
rail road from Concord, N. H., from which
there is already rail road completed to
Boston.
1t is not only possible but most probable
that in few years, a rail road will be ex-
tended from Boston to Burling;on-and il
therefore becomes question of no small
Importance which route is the most feasible
taking into consideration, the distance, the
practicablity, the cost, the freight to bt
transported, and the ability Of the people
to meet the expense.
Southern and Western Vermont have I
vast interest ia the decision of this question
aud to this interest, their attention can no
to soon be directed. For though the dis
fmte, the cost of construction, and the abiht,
to support rail road between the points a
bove mentioned, greatly predominant in ia
yor Of the route from Burlington to Rutlanc
and thence to Bellows Falls, or Brauleboro
vet we shall have to contend, with wealth
with shrewdness and with interest.
Il is not the purpose ofthis article, to en-
ter into minute details, being merely intro
ductory bat it may as well be stated, al
facts that can he substantially demonstrated
that the whole distance from Boston by
Fitchburg, thence the shortest route through
Rutland TO Burlington is less by more thar
forty-fye miles, land by the longest route
twenty-five miles, than from Boston b.
Concord, Lebanon and Montpelier, to Bur
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24

NEW TREATMENT or CoNsuMPrIoS-Amonga all
the famous medicines for Consumption, none seems
to be meeting with more success, or gaining high
er reputation, than the Hungarian Balsam of Life,
discovered by Dr. Buchan of London, England
The evidence and certificates in favor of ordinary
medicines, are generally Of a vague and unsntslac
tory character but in this the American Agent
offers proofs of its efficacy, which in the high
est degree positive and unequivocal. In another
column will be found a certificate signed by large
number Of respectable Druggists and Physicians,
who have administered the Balsam in various Pull
monary diseases, speaking in the highest terms Of
its effects, and offering numerous references to in
dividuals who have been greatly benefited and Gu
red by its use. This is testimony well worthy the
attention Of the afflicted. Such men as the sgners
Of this certificate would never give their names 10
such statement without having well tested the
virtues OF the medicine recommended much less
lend their influence in favor of an imposition
Many of them, TO our knowledge, have been in bu-
siness as Apothecares, in the town where they re-
side for twenty and thirty years others phys.
clans of good standing, whose personal reputation
is as dear as life itself We should place the most
perfect reliance upon the statements of this certif-
cate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24
No 20-An Act in addition 10 Gan act relating 10
n,lhlic nccnnnis " nnnrnved November II. le42.

No 20-An Act in addition 10 Gan act relating 10
public accounts, approved November IL, le42.
II is hereby enacted by the General Assembly OF
the State of Vermont as follows:
SEC l. The Directors and Superintendent of
the State prison, the Bank Commissioner and Bank
Committee, the Trustees and Superintendent of the
Vermont Asylum for the Insane the Commissioner
of the deaf and dumb, and blind and the Insane
poor, and the Auditor in the Treasury, shall here
after make their several reports to the Auditor OF
Accounts, by the twentieth day of September an
nually, instead of reporting TO the Governor, as
heretofore required.
SIC g. The Auditor Of Accounts shall publish
and append all such reports 20 his annual report
for the use of the General Assembly.
SIC. 3 All acts and parts of acts, inconsistent
with this, repealed.
Approved Nov, ], Ie43.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24
Laos Of Vermont -1Sl3.

No I7-An Act, in addition to, and in explanation
of "An Act relating to Banks, approved October
Is, 1910.
1t is hereby enacted BY the General Assembly OF
the state of Vermont, as follows:
SEc. /. The provisions of section seventeen OF
the act relating TO Banks, approved October u
$40, which prohibits any company or corporation
from being indebted to any bank in this state, IN a
greater amount than ten per cent. of the capital
paid in, shall not be construed to extend the de-
posts made by such bank in the banks in CONNER
cal cities where such bank keeps an account, Tor
the purpose OF deposit, collections and the ordinary
business transaction with said bank.
SEC 9 Section twenty-five of said act is SO
altered as to read, that loan shall be made, OF
any note or bill discounted exceeding fifty dollars
without the approval of majority OF the directors
Approved Oct 81, lS43.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24
From the Portland Tribune.

MnLERisM.--We copied from the Chi.
tan Mirror a few days since, note from u''' !.
MIlerite of this city stating that he had ovos
away oil he was worlh-some four buSd,es
doars-to the cause. He has handed ny u
statement TO publish which with the omss;os
OF certain names and irrelevant matter. we o;D.
below. From this statement, il is due 10 ,ho
believers in the doctrines Of Mr.. Miller 10 s"v
that we do not perceive that they are in IN
least to blame in the matter. He gave awav
his money voluntarily, being induced 10 do \,
by impressions OF duty, while his MiIIeri,e
friends frankly told him that he was "not in
his right mind" The best advice we can o;' ~
him is 10 cut all lanaticisms-trust 10 his MI
and common sense-and GO TO wong
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24

We this week commence publishing the acts OF
the last session, which have been designated for
publication and we hope to finish them in our next
Among those published, is the act for the pro-
lection ofpersonal bery--a noble monument for the
determination of Vermont to use all her Legislative
power against slavery. The reader will also find an
act in reference to common schools which, if faith
fully observed by clerks of districts aud towns will
prove very important act Vermont pays more
money for schools than for any other object, yet
nobody knows how much is expended or to what
object Let this act be carried out aud mass oil
facts will be gathered, out Of which future egisla-
tors will learn ,ohat aud hcc to do in behalf of edu
cation. Without these facts, they must grope in
the dark Vermont Hdtchmdn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24
Vermont 2DbofMtr.
FRIDAY, NOR. "a, ls4s.
RAIL ROAD CONVENTION

The friends of the extension of the Boston
and Fitchburg Rail Road to Bratteboro, LAX
Champlain, and Canada, are requested to NEE
in Convention Mt Brattleboro on TUESDAY
Dec. 8, 1s4S, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, TO devils
and execute measures to effect the same.
JOSEF JosEpn T 9. BRIGHAM, u..,,o.,, Ma.
MCHARD COTTON, Nor''''e''' 'io'''
ALFRED FIELD,
HENRY w. CUSHMAN, Bernardston.
F rsSSx fE4 hiFiLrv, Greenfield
THEODORE JONES,
ELIPHALET THORP,
BENZ. ESTABROOK,
EPHRAlM PARKER, Al,
STILLMAN KNOWLTON, A'"oi
JOHN HOYT,
JOHN w HUMPHREY,
ISAAC STEVENS,
CYRUS WASHBURN, w
JARVIS +. BURROWS, Vernon
GARDNER c. HALL,
J. ID. BRADLEY,
CALVIN TOWNSLEY,
JOHN Il. BLAKE, }Brattleboro.
l.. G. MEAD,
JOHN II. WHEELER
EDWD KIRKLAND,
PHINEAS WHITE, D..
ISAAC CIRCUIT, iu'"ey
AUSTIN ORCHARD, Ncwfane.
II. w. ALBEE,
II. II. BULLOCK, p.,.
RUFUS BULLOCK, Noy"'S'o"'
VIM. II. VOSE,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24

THE CHRsTIAN WoRLD.-Several months ago
we published the prospectus of the "Chrstian
World, published at Philadelphia, which, accor-
ding to the promise Of that periodical, entities US
10 the work for one year. We have as yet received
only three numbers. Having fulfilled the cond-
tons on our part, should like TO know the rea-
son of the failure the part of the "World." We
cannot Of course suppose that the "Christidn
Hord' would Intentionally fail to fulfil its pron-
scs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24
No. 1o.-An Act, relating to thr grand list.

No l9.-An Act, relating TO the grand list.
1t is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of
the State of Vermont, That the sixth excepted case
Of the tenth section of act relating to the grand
list, approved November II, lo4l, is so amended as
to read as follows
Personal estate Of deceased persons in the hands
of their executors or administrators, and not dis
tributed shall be assessed to the executors or adj
ministrators in the town, and, Qor the purpose OF
school and highway tnxes) in the district where
the deceased person last dwet, until said estate has
been distributed and paid to the parties interested
therein,
Approved Nov ], le43
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24

society to exercise it. But we feel that we have
discharged our duty in cndeavoring TO give an i'm
pulse to this project and if nothing should be done
10 set it on foot have books and friends at our
own freside that can instruct and amuse us.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24
VERMONT FOREVER

The annexed brief paragraph pays high
compliment 10 Gov. Mattncks, and perfectly
just one nor is the compliment to the Cover
nor more just than the rebuke 10 those profess
ed Abolitionists who opposed him. We copy
from the National Anti Slavery STANDARD, one
of the oldest and ablest Anti Slavery journals,
and not party paper.
"Vermont Forever ,-Govcrnor Mattocks
has delivered the best ant-savery message that
an American Governor ever wrote. We shall
take pleasure in laying it before our readers
next week. Yet he was bitterly opposed by
the potico-abolition party %
In this connection we may as well remark as
ever, that Governor Maltocks' Message has
been handsomely received, not only by the
wing papers of our own State, (and we VIII
add, kindly received by some of the loco ioeo
papers,) but also by editors of other States,
and among them some of the ablest in The
country.
1t will be found that Governor Mauocks Is
not alone deserving the thanks of every lover
of Freedom and Humanity. The RepreSeh'
tatives of the people of Vermont have luses
taken a high and noble stand on the subject OF
Slavery, showing TO the North and 10 Inc
South, and to the world, that no righteous
proper and constitutional means will be lell UNI
used TO wipe from VERMONT the stains oil a., AID
ing, abetting or recaS missing Slavery. Inc
Senate on Monday declared its opinions ID a
series of resolutions, which will be given here,
alter and we doubt not that this BODY WIN
yet more efleciually do its righteous woIS' ny
passing the bill from the house to protect per
sonal liberty. "VERMoNT FoREvER
Daily Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24

No 25An act relating to associations, in addition
To chapter eighty-one, of the Revised Statutes
II is hereby enacted by the General Assembly Of
the State of Vermont, as follows
Any number of persons may associate together
and have the powers of a corporation, under the
regulations and provisions of chapter eighty of
the Revised Statutes, entitled 'Ot societies for the
support of the gospel and literary and other assoc
cations for the following additional purpose:
To establish and maintain fire companies, and to
purchase aud hold real estate sufficient for engine
houses Tor one or more engines, hose, hook-adders
and buckets and such other property as may be
necessary for fire company
Approved Oct. 81 lS43
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24

THE LADY's WHEATH-Ths is a monthly pub
caiion, of miscellaneous character, published by
Drew & Scanned, Philadelphia, at one dollar per
year, cmbellished with beautiful steel engravings
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24

The Boys and Girls Magazine for November
has reached us. This is very useful and interest
ing publication for children, affording them both
amusement and instruction. 1t is TO be found at
Stems Bookstore,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24

The Rhode Island Anti-SlOvey Society uu'
been holding its meetings at Providence mI,
Harrison, the chief speaker, declared s'To ashs
against all political action on slavery. I a
ground taken was, Government is 100 con ops
TO touch. The Church was also to be let a 49,,
for the same reason. Very well,-N T. -"
bune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24

Two IN ScRAPE.--The Pttsburg Sun re-
lates etory of German who stole pitch
fork from his neghbor Mr.. w. The owner
OF the fork at last found il, and threatened Hans
with the law. Hans was frightened. Mr.. W.
gave him his choice, to go with his blessing 10
the chain gang, or take fifty lashes. He chose
the latter, and Mr.. W. administered them
Hans goes stratway TO a magistrate and pros
ecutes w. for assault and intent 10 kill, and
w. in turn prosecutes Hans for theft. Both
were required to give security, and are bound
to appear as witnesses against each other.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24

No 2-An Act in addition 10 chapter sxty-seven
OF the Revised Statutes, entitled "of the mainten-
ance of iegitimate children"
II is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of
the State of Vermont as follows;
SIC l. Any single woman who has been, or
shall hereafter be, delivered OF bastard child, and
shall neglect or refuse TO charge any person with
being the father of such child within thirty days
after such child is born according to the provisions
OF the FIRST section OF chapter sixty-seVen OF the
Revised Statutes, TO which this is addition, then
the overseer Of the poor of the town which IS
charged likely to be charged, with the support of
such child, NAV make written complaint against
such single woman, to some justice of the county,
setting forth such facts, and therupon the justice
shall issue his warrant against such single woman,
To bring her before him To be examined upon oath.
Sue. 2 The Justice, when such single woman
brought before him, shall examine her upon oath
and take her examination in writing, and thcreupon
issue his warrant, and cause the person, by her
charged with being the father OF said bastard child,
10 be brought before him, aud the same proceedings
| thereon had, provided in the act 10 which
this is addition, as though such single woman
had made a complaint IN writing under oath, as
therein provided, against the person charged by her
with being the father OF said child.
SEc 3. The answer or testimony of such single
woman, upon the examlnai, n aforesaid, shall not
subject SAID single woman TO prosecution or con-
victiun under chapter ninety -nIne section two, OF
the Revised Statutes.
oEC. =. ne proceedings against tIt ptIsou
charged with being the father of said child shall be
in the name of the overscer of the poor OF the town
prosecuting such complaint.
SEC. 3. No compromise made with. or discharge
given 10, such person so charged, or payment made
to such woman without the consent of the overscer
OF the poor shall be good and valid, against him.
or # made given after such overseer shall have
commenced prosecution, or taken upon himself
the control or management of any prosecution by
such woman, commenced provided in the act To
which this is addition.
SEC 6. If such woman or other person shall at
any time give sufficient security for the support OF
such child, and pay the costs and expenses for the
support of such child, the proceedings in the case
shall be discontinued and the powers granted to the
overseer shall cease.
| SEC. Section fourteen, of chapter sixty seven
Of the re vised statutes, is hereby repealed.
SIC. 3. This act shall take effect from and after
its passage
Approved Nov. |, 1Si3
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24

RUNAWAY RETURNED.-TheH Hannibal jour
nal says that the slave OF Mr.. Il. X. Collnsi
OF that place, has returned to him from CanauI,
He found his situation in that province muOi
more distressing than slavery in Missouri anu
forced to labor harder for the promise OF nl1I,
ey than he could earn it over and above ~.
regular duties under his master.-St' LO"''
Repub.
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TO THE PEOPLE CALLED
NJ LERITES
Portland Mr. 10


This is TO show that am in want ot horu
have been believer, and spen, ali nv mons p,
in promulgaling the doctrine. | iii 40
thought would be for the best good Of ,hs
cause; some Of the brethren thought / uc,
going TOO fast, but did not. The end Of the
world looked so near 10 me that was afraid
TO have any money--so got rid of il as (ast
as my wife would let me. She was onnosei
to my doing as did, and is now al worn IN
a Lowell Factory. She thinks she should
have some OF the money back, which gave
away while not in my right mind; and those
that took il thought | was not [The writer
here goes on to slate TO whom he gave
and lent some of his money, which we omit
Ed
There were many Of the Millertes thought
was not IN my right mind, and when Mr.
French came here became worse in mind than
before. There were many who thought Christ
would come on the 18th Of April. was one
So Mr.. French taught US. When the day
arrived, ! was afraid should be lost if had
any money about me. ! have heard them saw
they would not want dollar when the Lord
came. gave BrotheF-S5. | had and i'm
preston on Sabbath morning TO 90 and give
So. went to Portsmouth where ! had
another impression to give Brother-S5.-
And so on and so forth. It is unnecessary 10
continue the catalogue. Ed The end of
the world has not come-bul the end of The
money has. REUBEN II. BROWN.