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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-05-05

The CaterPiti"s,-A writer in the Gospel Banner
says that this is TO be grea. year for caerpilnr'
on fruit trees but adds that they may be destroyed
now, thus:
MAKE strong ley, or soap suds strong enough
TO bear an egg, and with brush or piece of cloth,
wash the infested limbs. The ley will kill every
mothers son of the eggs and you will see no cater
pillars beds upon them in May or June. Even
without regard TO caterpars il is an excellent PLAN
every spring to wash trees with strong soap suds'
This will kill various sorts of insects in the egg-h
wa, cleanse and renovate the bark and promote the
health and truitiulness of the tree. Try it, BE mol
AFRAID OF injuring the tree, even if the ley is 50
s.rong as to blister your hands. 1t will do no harm
II applied before the buds are much swollen but
will kill the young leaf"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-05-05

Raj Road 70 SPringfdd-A meeting of the
Stockholders of the Hartford and New Haven Rail
TOAD Company was held in this city Yesterday, TO
act upon the plan of the Directors for distributing
lhe iorleited stock OF the company to the stockho
ders, in connection with opening subscriniion Of
new stock Tor extending the road to Springfield
About 5OOO shares were represented, and all were
IN iaVor OF approving the plan but li9 1t is now
Deeyed mat The road between here and Springfield
WILD. wni De Completed as soon as the preliminary ar.
Engagements can be made, and pushed forwatyd 20
completion with all possible despatch. Hartford
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-05-05

Fire at Ne'obern, North Caroiina-Extract from
letter dated Ncwburn, N. c. April 18th =
"We have had an awful fire this afternoon -
From nifty to seventy-fve houses and stores are
burned 10 the ground. All is CONSERVATION and
confusion, aud the military are now out guarding
t e town and the goods 10 the streets. Forty or
fifty families are entirely destitute of Mace of heI
ter, and must depend on their friends Providen-
TALLY have escaped, though had some of nv
goods packed up You can form some idea of he
extent OF the fire when | tell you that almost the
entire block opposite the Merchants Bank is de-
slroyed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-05-05

"A Sapage Comparisons natives Of
the Marquesas Islands have been carried to
France-probahly on speculation One is a
man, six feet high, and agile as a young deer;
the other woman, young, graceful, and pos
sessed OF the scantlest wardrobe. Both are
tattooed, all over their bodies, in the highest
style Of the art The story runs that on the
voyage one of their fellow passengers asked
them which they liked best, the French or the
English. "The English" answered the man,
smacking his lips; ''lhey are the fattesl.r :
"And great deal more TENDER" chmed in the
woman, with grin that exhibited Two rows
ofpointed teeth, as sharp as a crocodile's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-05-05
perm o mt apDotmtr.
FRIDAY, MAY 5, ls43.
SPRING.


Verify there has been but a step between the
depths of winter and the fair openings of Spring -
A few days ago our fields were covered deep with
snow, and the music OF sleigh.bels was heard in
our streets but now we look abroad, and behold
the hills and meadows covered with green, the
trees are putting forth their buds and the earth
will soon be ready TO receive the seed of the sower
into her warm BOSOM A more sudden transition
from mid winter to bright spring-tme, we do not
rccollect ever TO have witnessed. Let the Farmer
take courage, and go forth TO his abors with heart
aud hope. He has the promise that seed time and
harvest shall not fail But in order 10 the
fruits of autumn, he must labor with diligence,
practice economy, and look well to his fields. Let
the Husbandman be very careful not to contract
unnecessary debts, aud il possible to be entirely
clear of debt. "Owe no man anything" is an in
junction of deep and sacred significance The day
of wild speculation, we trust is gone forever. At
any rate, we hope il will not return in this genera
ton; and that youth will grow up with the
impression that wisdom is better than riches and
elevated moral character more 10 be desired than
office or wealth. The occupation of the Farmer af.
fords excellent opportunities for the study of nature
for the study of animals, plants, and minerals
How much is yet 10 be learned ofthe nature ofsos,
aud manures, and modes of cultivation, and of rails
ing animals To what an extent might the pro.
ductons of our fields be increased, were we ac.
quainted with the best modes of tng them -
What wide and interesting field of study is open
ed to the Agrculturist' When will it be explored
Let Farmers have their eyes open 10 the improve.
ments that going in their profession and pru-
IDENTIFY adopt whatever means seem calculated 10 in
crease their products, or tighten their lobors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-05-05

Smoking Backwood says --"Anoiher thing
must be observed by all who would successfully
ape the gentleman never to smoke cigar in mid
ddGy' No better sign can you have than this of a
fellow reckless OF decency and behavior n gentle
man smokes, II he smokes at ALL when he offends
not the oaciories of passers by. Nothing, as he is
aware, approaches more nearly the most offensive
personal insult, than TO compel gentlemen and la.
dies to nhale, after you, the elected fragrance of
Havana"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-05-05

The public generally not sufficiently aware.
we believe, that the ranking privilege OF members
OF Congress ceases when they are no longer mem
bers They often are subject to postage, after the
termination OF their connexion with the national
legislature which is sometimes burdensome We
have been induced to direct public attention to this
tact from having casually learned that the postage
paid by MIR Clay is enormous.--.Ndt Iateiigencers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-05-05

But ! will not deiain you, gentlemen, by enar-
ging on these topics. The subject, need not tell
you, is one on which, in all respects, it is proper
that should speak with reserve. think shall
have done my duty, il have convinced you that
am keenly sensible of the suilerlngs of your con
suents, and truly socitous for their eilcctual re-
lief and that amidst all the uncertainties and de-
lay which may attend the measures requisite for
that purpose, still feel confident that the time will
come when every State in the Union will fulfil its
engagements EDWARD EVERETT.
46 Grosvenor-place, March 81, lS43"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-05-05

ra."ters Choiie-.It is fact not generally
sulphuric acid, is an eieotual preyentotye of the
ulsease known as the painters cholic," Those
VINO labor IN white lead manufactures ought never
70 De without IT, for where il has been used that
elr, 70 disease is unknown. So says the celebra
ted German chemist, Liebeg.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-05-05
R'ireneA~ert IN the Nso York Legislatwe.-The

Albany Evening Journal says -
Not single one Of the innumerable "retrench-
ment' bills with which the Legislature sought TO
occupy their leisure hours and to amuse the people
was suffered to become a law With abundance of
time to perfect, and with majorities IN both bran
ches large enough 10 carry through any and every
measure, the Regency Legislature kept back ali
these retrenchment bills until the heel of the SEES.
SON. PurPoSeiy TO prevent their passage 1t was
never intended that aay one Of them should 90 into
operation, Ihey all ended, as il was designed they
should sin smoke" They have served no other
good purpose than to furnish the people with anoth
or Illustration of Regency faithlessness and insin
cerity
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-05-05

:, u The able numbers of "Pacfcus," written by
Mr. Giddings, Member in Congress from Ohio
are concluded in this weeks paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-05-05

murderer Senteneed.-In ST. Adams, W., Eugene
clifford has been found guilty of drownng his WE
IN Fairfield Pond, in October last, and sentenced
one years solitary confinement in the State Prison
and then to be hung.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-05-05


INDIAN MURDERs.-A Correspondent of the
Galena Gazette writing from Prairie du Chen,
gives the following extract of letter from
Fort Atkinson, Iowa Territory, of the date of
the 9th of March Last evening, about 6
O'Clock, Mr.. Lowry and his son Syvanus,
came up here, bringing the news OF the MUIR
der ol three whites, living in Wilcox's settle
ment; particulars as lolows:-Three Winne-
bagoes, belonging 10 Little Hill's band, went
down on Thursday night or Friday morning
after whiskey, as they said; not fading a sui-
hcient quantity on hand, they remained until
FRIDAY eveniDg-at which time one Banel ar
rved-they pretended 10 find fault, with the
price; &c, so as to get up quarrel. One Of
the Indians then shot a man by the name of
Aiwell; they then bound the other and killed
HIM with tomahawk; his name was Zegardner,
or L. Gardiner. They then tomahawked three
children, Give persons being all there was in
the house, and supposed they had killed them
They then took possession of the whiskey,
then SET the house on fire and left. The eldest
boy aged Is, aud little glrl were not killed
one received five stabs, the other ihree-the
boy so far recovered before the building burnt
as TO take his fathers watch, over coat, and
boots, and fifty dollars in god and also his lit
lie sister, aud then started towards WiIcox's
house, which was one mile distant. He was
iound in the morning both feet frozen to the
ankle II is supposed that he and his sister
will soon die. Capt Summer, with his usual
promptness, left the fort with his mounted men.
within forty minutes after the news reached
him determined that neither cold nor the dark
ness of the night should prevent him from
bringing to justice, the perpetrators of this
horrible deed. He returned this morning, about
O'Clock, with nine Indians as hostages, and
at O'Clock started again in pursuit of the
murderers. He overlook them about four
miles south of the agency, (Ninnebago) and
returned here at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, with Them.
He released the hostages and put balls and
chains on the guilty; they cannot escape. A
more prompt movement was never made with
troops they were out all night and very Sc
we're night it was.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-22
QUARTERLY MEETING

The ministerial Conference and Quar-
terly Melting of ADDISON County Baptist
Association will be holden, Providence
permitting, with the Baptist church in
this village the present week.
The services of the Conference will
commence al o'clock P. M. on Thurs
day. The afternoon will be occupied
with the reading of essays and exegeses by
the ministers present
There 0iH be preashing on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday Evenings, and it is
also expected that according to a vote pas
sed by the Association the last fall, that the
meeting will continue over the Sabbath.
N. B.-All the meetings will be public.
Any of our fellow-citizens attending, are
requested to take seats anywhere in the
house, as may suit their own pleasure and
convenience, AS ALL THE SEATS ARE AL
WAYS free.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-22
Second Course.

MI R. BILLINGS would respectfully in
Iv1 form the Ladies and Gentlemen OF
Middlebury and vicinity that he will open a
school in Porter's New System of Arithme-
tic, on Wednesday eve. of this week, at the
room in Nichols Building, No.7. Mr.. B.
will guarantee TO any person who under,
stands the four first rales of Arithmetic, a
knowledge of the system in a course of 10
lessons of hours each, or no pay will be
required. Afternoon class from to 4; eve
ming, from to 9. Ladies can be accommo-
dated at their residence if desired. The first
evening will be Free to those who wish to
examine il before joining the class.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-22

VALIANT GENERALs.-Extracts of an
official letter from South America, Lima,
November 8, 1912.
ION the 18th of last month, an engage
ment took place at Agna Santa, about 40
miles from Lima, between the armies CON-
manded by Generals Vidac and Torrici, in
which the latter was defeated,and his whole
force dispersed or captured. Very few were
killed-not more than fifty probably. There
were about seven thousand troops present.
of which upwards of four thousand were on
the side of Torrici, who lost the battle by
his own cowardice, for he was the first to
fly from the field whilst the chances were
decidedly in his favor. He rode in great
haste TO Callao-went on board French
corvette,and he and his ministers, and Gen.
San Roman and some others, have gone 10
Chilli,
"Vidal, believing also that he had lost
the day, fled in the opposite direction from
Torrico not stopping until he had gene for
ty or fifty miles and was with difficulty o.
vertaken and persuaded that the victory
was his; so that both the commanders was
running away at the same time. "-Modiso--
MAN.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-22
STATE OF VERMONT, }

> "A L Ia Of EhMON L,
District of Addison, SIS.
BE it remembered that al a Probate Cour, holden
at Middlebury in and for said District on the 18th
day of March A. D. lS43.
Charles Linsley administrator on the estate oil
GEORGE LISCO,
late of Middlebury in said District deceased
presents his petition in writing to said Court
praying for licence TO sell the real and personal
estate of the said deceased for the purpose oil
paying the debts of the deceased and the expen
es of administration, and therein sets forth the
amount of debts due from the deceased, and
charges of administration, the value of the PET
sonal estate. the situation of the real estate of the
deceased for the purposes aforesaid: 1t is there
fore ordered that the said petition be considered
at session of said court to be held at the office
of the Register of said court in Middlebury on
Thursday the both day of April Text at one o.
clock IN the afternoon And that said administra
tor give notice to all persons concerned that they
may appear and make their objections, if any
they have to said licence if they see cause, by
publishing certified copy of this order in the
JMddlebury Peoples Press, a news paper printed
at Mddebury, in the county of Addison, three
weeks successfully prior to the time of SAID Court
j. S. BUSHNELL. Register.
A true copy of record,
Attest. J. S. BUSHNELL. Register. 46;3w
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-22
EARTHQUAKE.

Ii appears from the Montpelier and La
molle papers. that the earih has been shaken
In that region. The shock was felt on the
evening Of the l4th instant, about 9 o
clock. 1t was most sensible at Johnson and
the adjoining towns, where as the Standard
says it lasted abott Is seconds.commeEcing
with low rumbllng noise which gradually
increased, until there seemed 10 be some.
thing like an explosion. TIE motion was
supposed to shake the buildings perceptibly.
causing the stoves and windows 10 rattle
and Weakening several individuals from sleep.
The same evening in Middlebury about the
same time we heard rumbling like a wag.
gon crossing the bridge on frozen ground
Bat fell no shock.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-22
RAIL ROAD, RAIL ROAD.

The people of Addison County. have
hitherto been SO utterly incredulous of the
possibility of extending the Fitchbmgh rail
road, through this section of country, that
they seem 10 have been perfectly regardless
of the call made upon them by the Rutland
Committee last week. in their report in our
paper, to take measures TO continue the
survey from Rutland to Burlington, which
that committee were completing through
Mount HoIley towards Connecticut River.
This week communication to the Rutland
Herald from the same committee, announ>
ees to the public the important fact that the
pass through the Green Mountain at Mount
Holley is ascertained by their engineer Mr.
Powers to be perfectly practicable.
In connection with the subject it is ad-
ded
That the Committee have received ve-
nv fiattering letter from that indefatigable
friend, advocate and mover of the Boston
and Fitchburgh Railroad, Alva Croker,
Esq. member of the Massachusetts legis-
lature from Fitchburgh in which he shows
decided preference to our contemplated
route and expresses desire to attend our
proposed mass meeting.
He says :-"From the skill now brought
to bear upon the construction of railroads,
the cheapness of labor at the present time,
and the fact that the road can probably be
completed to the Connecticut for about two
millions of dollars the single track, gives to
Vermont road which will afford the chea>
pest tariff she can have, and one that is in
dispensable to her growth and prosperity
develope fully her vast resources. There
is also good reason TO suppose that should
the subject be fully Gigested and the i'm
mense income which would accrue to this
road, fully shows that an abundance of cap
tai. domestic or foreign, may be obtained to
construct so noble and desirable an object.
We must confess that our stubborn un.
belief in the practicabllity of this road, and
the possibility of its proceeding through the
valley of Otter Creek to find a terminus
at Burlington, is somewhat shaken by this
communication. And we would suggest
to the sagacious people of Middlebury the
property of a meeting for discussion, pre-
Iiminary to further proceedings.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-22
STATE OF VERMONT. J

STATE OF VERMONT, ,
District of Addison SIS.
De it remembered that at a probate court
p holden at Mddlebury in and for the dis
trrct of Addison on the 18th day of March
A. d. 1S43.
Schuyler T. Baker and Joseph Simonds,
administrators Of the estate of
AUGUSTUS MUNGER,
late of Whiting in said district, mako appli-
cation TO said court to have the time hereto
fore limited for the payment of the debts OF
said deceased extended one yoar from the
26th day of May 1s4S. 1t is therefore or
dered that said application be considered at a
session Of said court Ia be held al the office
of the Register of said court in Middlebury
on Thursday the Goth Gay of April next at
one O'Clock in the afternoon; and that notice
thereof be giveo to all persons interested that
they may appear and make their objections
if any they NAV have to the time ofpayment
being extended as aforesaid, by publishing a
certified copy of this order in theMiddlebu.
ny Peoples Press, three weeks successfully
previous TO The time of said court.
J. s. BUSHNELL, Register,
A true copy of record,
Attest. j. S. BUSHNELL, Reg. DC
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-22
BUSINESS.
ner rate.

The New York papers state that the Ho.
tells are quite filled with merchants fiom q
distance, and trade begins to move little.
Auctioneers are quite busy, and consider
able quickness manifested 10 purchase. A
large amount of domestic goods has recent
ly been purchased in Boston by merchants
here for export at prices lower than ever be-
fore sold for. The abundance of money is
as great as ever known. Banks take paper
at five per cent. and are glad 10 get it,
Specie is flowing in. The last arrival, the
Great Western, brought 100000.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-22

TRIBUTE OF MERIT-The National Intel-
ligencer, in speaking of the financial bro't
plans before the last Congress, pays the
following well merited complimented to two
distinguished members of that Congress.
We cannot permit occasion to pass with-
out the attempt to impress upon our readers
the value of the services rendered to tine
country by the author of the Report referred
to, 1.-THE Hon. Willard Fillmore, of N. York, }
who retires from the Halls of Congress af-
ter service of several years, during which
he has gradually but steadily risen in the
estimation of the House of Representatives,
as man of ability, capacity, and applica-
ton to business, and in that of his political
friends as sound, firm, and unhinching
Wing statesman. To him, as chairman of
the Committee of Ways and Means in the
House, and TO the Hon. George Evans, as
chairman of the Committee of Finances in
the Senate, (whose eminent talents. states
manship, and faithfulness, are too well
known to need any eulogy of ours is great
ly due whatever of good has been accom-
plished for the country by the Congress
whose term has just expired. 1t is 10 ex.
aggcration to say that, had men of less dis
cretion, less forecast, less providence, been
placed in the lead of the business of tibet two
Houses, the Government might now have
been without dollar in the Treasury, and
without the prospect of revenue in any de-
gree adequate TO its proper expenditures.
Thus much we cannot forbear saying,
en- PEASANT, in regard to these gentlemen,
without meaning to derogate from the mer-
its of other members of Congress, many of
whom have in their several stations, sur
rounded by circumstances the most en-
barrassing, entitled themselves las we shall
have occasion hereafter to show to the
cordial appreciation of their constituents and
their country.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-22
MIDDLEBURY ACADEMY.

This establishment has gone into opera.
ton this spring under the happiest auspices
having had twenty three scholars The pas
week, with well grounded hopes of a very
considerable accession during the quarter,
1t is under the instruction of Mr.. Bisbee re.
Gently from the. Brandon academy, whose
reputation as thorough scholar and faith
fu instructor can hardly fail of securing
success 10 the institution. 1t is expected
that better Accommodations and greater facil-
tiles than heretofore, will be seasonably
provided for students, and that an exposition
Of the course of study and terms will soon be
made 10 the public.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-22
Estate ofMoses Wright.

:" e the subscribers, being appointed =
w the Hon. the Probate Court for the
District of Addison, Commissioners. 10 re-
ceive, examine and adjust all claims and de-
mands of ell persons againt the.estate of
MOSES WRIGHT,
late IF Leicester in said District deceased,
represented insolvent, and also all claims
and demands exhibited in offsett thereto :
And 6 months from the Eth day Of Ftbrua-
ry being allowed by said Court for that purl
pose, we do therefore hereby give notice
that we will attend TO the business of our
said appointment, at the dwelling boise OF
Widow Polly Wright in leicester on the 1'r
Mondays in April and July from nine O'Clock.
A. NJ, until four O'Clock P. NJ, on each of
said days.
Ina h r R. I FsSs Commissioners
Dated at Leicester this Goth day of Feb
ruary. 1913
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-22
Estate of Joseph J. Tobias.

We. the subscribers being appointed by the Pro-
bate Court for the District of Addison. Commission
ers, to receive, examine and adjust all claims and
demands of all persons, against the estate of
JOSEPH j. TOBIAS
late Of Shoreham. in said District. deceased, repre-
sented insolvent, and sIso all claims and demands
exhibited in offset thereto: And six months from the
23d day ofJanuary, 1913 being allowed by said
Court for that purpose, do therefore hereby give
notice that will attend the businessof our ap-
pointment at the dwelling house of John Tobias. in
ShOreham. in said District, on the first Wednesdays
Of June and July from nine o'clock, A. NJ until four
O'Clock p. M. on each of said days. -
45 LEVI o. BIRcHARp, Commits
ISAAC CHIPMAS, ! sioners.
Dated at Shoreham, this, 9TH day Of March, 1913