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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-06
VOL. XII NO. Is.
A SINGULAR TALE.

The celebrated Able Raynal tells the fol-
lowing singular tale describing an event
which happened TO friend while travelling
through Spain. 81 have onen," says the
Able Raynal, "seen priests 60 to prison but
never 10 execution"
Being upon long journey. and much
fatigued he arrived at a pOsoda Unn) rather
early, and after ordering his olio to be pre-
pared for supper, he went to yespers in
convent hard by and intended also TO confess
Bot having placed himself in the confession
al box, he fell asleep-and did not awake
till towards midnight, when he was alarmed
by seeing two friars leading a female up the
church, with handkerchief tied over her
eyes. Such a spectacle alarmed him too
much on his own account as well as on the
woman's, to make his appearance; but the
confessional boxes are so pierced, that il is
easy TO see all that passes in the church
without being seen; and he saw 10 his Mt
most establishment, a stone raised from the
pavement, aud the woman so led over it as
to disappear instantly, without having even
time to implore mercy or perhaps without
having any knowledge that she was leading
10 certain death. The Monks then re-laid
The stone and disappeared, and the alright
ed traveller was obliged to remain till the
church doors we're opened for morning
prayers. when he got away without any one
knowing where he bad lodged. On his re-
turn to his Inn he was beset by his host and
hostess, with serious charge of having Sc
duced away their daughter. He pleaded in
nocence, aud assured them that he had new
er spoken to her or even seen her, but that
if they would be quiet and prudent he had
reason TO believe he could give them sad
account of her fate, and desired they would
instantly attend him TO the nearest magis-
trate, where he related what had passed UNI
der his own eyes in the chapel belonging to
the Convent of --.
/ The Magistrate wrote 10 the prior, told
him he had something of the utmost i'm
portance TO communicate TO him and his
whole Order, and desired they might all
be assembled as soon as possible in their
chapel, when he would wait upon them at a
fixed hour. They assembled accordingly,
when the traveller related what he had seen,
in the presence of the whole fraternity; but
though he examined the persons, and the
countenance Of all the members, he was uu-
able to FIX upon the two guilty Monks
The stone, however, was raised, the girl
was found dead in a pit beneath, and as this
Convent was her constant place Of devotion,
and she never confessed but to two particu-
lar Monks of that house, it is probable her
confessors were debauchers and murderers
Of the unfortunate girl. / have no doubt
but accidents Of this kind are very common,
especially in the southern parts of Europe I,
but such is the awe and fear of the common
atty of the priests lest they offend, that there
is no crime, however atrocious, which they
may not commit with impunity.-Ch. Watck
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-06

The ROMAN CATHOLIC CnURcH.--There
were in this country fifty years since. but 1
Bishop and 25 Priests Of this denomination.
with few scattered churches. There are
now 81 Bishops and nearly 1000 priests,
with 700 churches and about 500 Missiona-
ry stations. They have AZ Academies, 81
Ecclesiastical Seminaries, SO houses for re-
ligious women, and 26 Orphan Asylums.--
Their increase is at the ratio OF nearly 100
per cent. every ten years, being Of course
largely aided by emigration. The increase
of the general population is "a per cent
There are two societies in Europe, whose
principal object is to convert this country to
the doctrines Of their church, viz: the Leop-
old Foundation in Austria, and the society
of ST. Charles Borromeo in Lyons. The
latter transmitted TO this country in 1910
Sl63, goo, and in 1912 $l77 600.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-06
Hays Imminent for the Piles
A CERTAIN CUREl

YTNHE attention OF those afflicted with this
n terrible disease is called to this article,
which has CURED THOUSANDS. IL is
a remedy so well known that il would be use
less 20 bring forward any testimony to declare
its usefulness. II the article is taken according
to directions, with little OF the PAIN Elk
TRACTOR applied with il, IL is a certain curet!
None doubt its efficacy. Be sure that you
find CoMsTocK s. Co.'S name on the wrapper,
before buying it.
To be had only Of Comstock & Co., or his
only Agents in this place,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-06

North. This is specimen Of what almost
daily occurs in the business Of the slave
trade. Yours, in the bonds Of the gospel,
A. c."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-06
Spruce Lumber.

INDOOR Boards, Clapboards, warranted
nc heart and common Shingles, in any guam
itty, for sale cheap by ISAAC CIRCUIT.
Putney, April so, 1914. 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-06

TEMrERANcE.-The cause of Temper
ance in this city is progressing in very sat-
isfactory manner. Several grocery dealers
who have retailed large quantities of liquor,
have abandoned the traffic within few
months, and there is fair prospect that 9th
ers will follow their example. They have
been influenced BY two causes at least, 10
adopt this course. In the first place, they
we're ashamed of the business, and in the
next place, the business was ashamed of
them, for 1t ran away aud left them minds
expenses. There is no Disgusting the fact,
that the liquor trade is going down hill, end
II has got under way so hard. that there is
no checking it, We know of number Of
dealers who would be glad to get rid oftheir
stocks at considerable sacrifice on the
cost, but there are no buyers. We doubt
whether the cause of Temperance has ever
lourished better than at this time. Boston
Ohve Branch.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-06

Potatoes from England -The packet ship Sid
dons brought over one hundred tons of potatoes,
large quantities The market will! doubtless be
abundantly supplied.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-06

Two lea-spoonluls of finely powdered charcoal,
says the NJ Y. Herald, drank in half tumbler Of
water, will in less than fifteen minutes, give relief
to The scl-headache, when ceused, as in most ca.
ses t is, by SuPerabuDdauce pf acid on the stomach
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-06

See that your cattle, at this season, have
a. constant and liberal supply of SALT. Pro.
vide system of trou0hs in your yards and
outhouses and keep them well flied, so that
your animals of all descriptions--cows,
calves, horses, oxen and sheep, can at ali
times have access to them and partake of
the hrury as their appetite and instinct
prompts. 1t is mere moonshne to suppose
that animals constantly and fully supplied
with salt. will eat sufficient TO cause them
harm. This evil is only experienced In
cases where they are deprived of It for a
long time, and then furnished with large
supply. Such conduct, as might be expect
ed, is frequently attended with highly fatal
results, and should be avoided. Q'
Me. Cahivair.
II won't do IA exfoI the bnantv nc m I.dvss
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-06

II won't do to extol the beauty Of a lady's
hair before you know whether it did not
once belong to another lady's head,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-12-06
AMERICAN SLAVE TRADE.

The following letter of traveller in
North Carolina, was first published in the
christian Advocate and Journal"
Arkansas intelligencer. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1842-1859, 1844-02-17
BUTLER'S REPORT.
CHEROKEE AGENCY,

Fbrt Gibson, September 80, 1S43.
mpliance with the regulations Of the
{ War, the undersigned submits the
,ort of the affairs Of the Cherokee
;, Immediately after their removal
beyond the Mississippi, from caus-
such a state Of things, the Chero-
minished thnn increased in popula.
ave devoted themselves with more
industry 10 the cultivation Of the
y be regarded rs their national EN-.
which affords an easy and abun-
ce.
well as other causes, their numbers
reasing. Ia their houses. farms, and
ave greatly improved the comforts
DIV many evidences of people I'D.
iza.ion. They generally live in
and have about them the utensils
,es Of such habitations. Though
lion and amusement, they are far
,rovident in their habits. This in.
ition to provide for the future, in.
themselves up to the enjoyment of
ongly marks a tendency to raise
Ne SCALE Of moral and intellectual
national treasure is appropriated
? part for the maintenance Of 60
aesuPPort of public education--
principal chief ~ 600 a. an an
Arkansas intelligencer. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1842-1859, 1844-02-17

treaty is highly acceptable to the Cherokees, and
one which may have operated as an incentive to
their intellectual exertions and moral and reli-
gious improvement. II compliments their pride
and intelligence, and is calculated to attach them
to the Constitution and laws of the United States.
Their own ms itutions are entirely german to
ours. Their government is founded on republi-
can principles, and modelled after the Const,u-
ton of the United States. Justice, under a
written code of criminal law, is administered with
impartiality and dignity, by upright Judges
Their chief justice, Jesse Bushyhead, is man Of
piety, decisionj and intelligence, and, both a
preacher and magistrate, exercises a salutary in.
fuence over the government and morals of the
people. Almost in every respect the Cherokees
have lost the habits Of a barbarous origin, and
have fitted themselves for moral affinity and po-
hical association with the civilized race. Wheth-
er they occupy such position now should rem.
der them eligible to avail themselves of the prov-
sion of the treaty above quoted, depends entirely
on the decision Of Congress; which depends very
much on the judgement arising from tho facts
which have been stated, and other information
already in the possession Of the Department.
The opinion Of the undersigned, formed from an
intimate knowledge Of the habits and disposition
of the people, is favourable to them. The favor.
able action Of Congress, at this time, this pro-
vision of the treaty, would have most beneficial
effect, and might be the means OF acceerating the
object so much desired by the Government Of the
United States-that of rescuing this people from
the fate that seems to have awaited most of their
unfortunate race. The very attempt to save
from oblivion and degeneracy q whole nation of
the aboriginal nh ,bitants of this continent IS a
noble experiment of the Republic, and one which
the Undersigned believes is destined to succeed in
way to crafty the wishes Of those who take a
philosophical interest in tho elevation and i'm.
provement Of the human race.
All Of which is respectfully submitted.
P. N. BUTLER,
United States Agent.
Arkansas intelligencer. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1842-1859, 1844-02-17

Moral elects of Capital punishment.-A gen.
teman, who was admitted within the jail-yard to
witness the execution Of Horn, had his pocket
picked of ten dollar note during the ceremony.
Baltimore Patriot.
Arkansas intelligencer. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1842-1859, 1844-02-17

Present arms 10 the Duke.-one of tho heayi.
est OF the German soldiers had the duty Of mount
ing guard at one Of the ducal hunting seats; and
not to perpex the poor fellow, one single nation,
and no more, was rammed into his noddle name
ly-that no must present arms to the Duke, should
his hghness pass that way. lie was then left to
his cogitntions. which we hardly need say, were
Of that class described by Dublin in his song Of
one who. we are told, was "thinking Of nothing
at ALL"
Tired Of this transcenden;al monotony. the man
hnd recourse to the universal German soace-hrs
sausage and his schnnps. The better to enjoy
these, he laid his fircock the grass, and loll-
ing against tree, dismissed his creature COM
forts with due voracity. Whilst thus engaged, he
saw an unpretending person approach, dreSu01n
the common German hunting dress; sort Of green
smock frock, feathers, and combinations.
"Good appetite to you'll said the new conner,
" what are you eating?"
"Guess," gruffly answered the peasant soldier.
"Oh! perhaps Ro,hwrrs,' said the duke, (for
the sportsman was no less personase.)
"No! something better than that"
"Problbly Lebur Surst.''
"No! something better than that"
"Probably Muttwurst." (Rothwurst, Lebur.
wurst and Muttwurst, may be called the positive.
comparative and superlntive degrees of German
sausage.)
ayes! And now you know all about my sau.
sage, pray who are you.''
"Gness!" said the duke
"Oh! perhaps you one Of tho dukes pages"
mo! something better than that
"Then you may be ono Of his aid.de-camps in
Disguise
mo! something better than that"
perhaps you're the duke himself"
"Yes"
"lndeed! are you? Hold my sausage a mo.
ment; for my orders TO present Arms to vou!''
The duke always related the anecdote with in
finite Gee.
Arkansas intelligencer. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1842-1859, 1844-02-17

provisions; that's the reason calls 1t rusti.caiin!
1t need scarcely be added that Mr.. "Puddin and
Tame" received notice to quit
Arkansas intelligencer. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1842-1859, 1844-02-17

The Island of Manhattan. on which the city Of
New York now stands. was bought two.hundred
and seventeen years ago by tho Dutch, from tho
Indians, for twenty-fou dollars
Arkansas intelligencer. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1842-1859, 1844-02-17

An Elopcment.-The good town Of Walpolc,
in Mass, says the Boston Mail, has been thrown
into very interesting excitement by an elope-
ment, as unexpected uncertain in its consequent
ces or in the whereabouts of the runaway parties.
On Sunday Of last week, Mr.. Asa Whitman, q
cotton manufacturer Of that place. hired horse
and sleigh to go to Providence.-One Of the girls
empo, ed in his mill disappeared a. tho same time,
and neither returning at proper time, suspicion
began to take wing; the parties were traced to
Providence, where it was found they had put up at
the Franklin House as man and wife. The horse
and sleigh were left at Providence but neither Mr..
Whitman nor his inamorata We're to De found.
All attempts 10 trace them farther have as yet
proved abortive. Tho girl is twenty-five years
old, and is represented very handsome and be-
witching. The ''gay Loihario" is sirty:fre years
of age. and is tho father of u family of children.
He belongs to one of the most aristocratic families
in the State and was once wealthy. though wo
believe his fortune has been stripped from him.
1t is not supposed that he carried money to any
considerable amount.
Arkansas intelligencer. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1842-1859, 1844-02-17
BY CLARKE & STERNE.
OETR Y,

tftt9f- run the uemPnls American Eagle.
Es By request.1
TO MARY.
uesrsIovely mistress of my breast,
Sweet ruler of my heart,
Wilt thou some kind and cheerful rest
pnto my soul impart? -,s
last thou, dear girl, a smile
To sooth my throbbing heart
a word Of loving to beguilo ....
Ny sadness as we part! Pr -.
And Mary, when. with anguish torn,
bosom heaves sigh, .,s... ..
IN, wilt thou pluck the cruel thorn,
And wipe my eyelids dryi
then aight around me throws her shade,
And sleep hath sealed mine eye,
My spirit turns to thee, sweet maid
For thee it heaves sigh.
II love sincere can conquer thee,
Or hearts affection move,
Then turn, thou fairest maid, on me
, Thine eyes of speaking love.
Oh, hid my soul enraptured bask
Beneath thy genial smile; ..-
AMI it shall be, sweet girl, my task,
Thy sadness to beguile. r.
ANSWER.
SOM rest you ask me to impart,
U5io your aching soul;
x2gSsay I'm ruler Of your heart,
na6er my control.
"a sir, my heart was never mado
For cruel, fa:,hless man;
20 1h0nryou wish your love repaid,
seek it where you can.
You ask me if have a smile,
To sooth your throbbing heart,
A word of loving to beguile
Your sadness as we part.
= I'm sorry to inform you sir,
NV -ynles are not for you;
only given when they're won
hduct kind and true.
me; when with anguish torn,
bosom heaves sigh,
pluck the cruel thorn,
wipe your eyelids dry.
bosom's e'er with anguish torn,
sr heavcs sigh,
loubt the cruel thorn
} last wilful lie.
when night throws round her shade,
eep has sealed your eye,
rit bows to me sweet maid,
sit hcaves q sigh.
ght around you throws her shade,
lreams no doubt are sweet,
how you've deceived maid,
e'er suspects your guilt.
f love can conquer me,
affection move,
II turn once more on you,
$ Of speaking love,
kind sir, can conquer me,
N kind and true;
were never made 10 look
SO green as you.
our soul enraptured bask,
my genial smile,
u ever be your task,
less to beguile.
smiles can never shine,
IT cnrnptured soul;
IF sadness to beguile,
your coptrol MApV
Arkansas intelligencer. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1842-1859, 1844-02-17


Horrid Treachcry-Poisoning Indians Tho
following is an extract from the speech lately de-
lvered by President Houston, Of Texas:
81 ask you to go back with me to 1888. Our
intercourse with the Indians was characterized by
fragrant violations Of justice our part. They
cnme among us peaccaby and tranquil. When
they returned home traders went oct with them.
packing poison it'll view TO kill oil Of thoss
who sat down to the first table, for they did not
treat their ladies' with quite so much respect as
we; They nre rniher ungalant, and always cat
first. What was the RESULT Three hundred and
fifty Cumanches wero poisoned and died Many
were poisoned, but recovered. The survivors
burned the men who had thus treacherously "a.
criiced many of their people. This was pro-
caimed as foul massacre Of the whites, on the
part of the Indians, only numbering traders, who
in fact had murdered them"
Told you so.'-Wife! wfe our cows dead
choked with turnip!'
81 told you so. / always know'd she d choke
herself with them turnips.''
Btu it was pumpkin--a darned big one"
''Wal, it's all the same. know'd all along
how it would be. Nobody but ninny, like you
would feed a COW on pumpkins that wasn't chopt.
| '.The pumpkins was chopt. And twant the
pumpkins neither that chokej her. Twas the
tray-and the end ont is sticking out Of her mouth
now!' -a
"Ugh! ugh! There goes my bread.troy! No
longer ago than yesterday, | told you the COW
would swallow that tray"
A day or two since. published tho following
notice of marriage: ''Miss Susan Hail has mar
ried Mr.. Joseph Rain, Of Pawtucket.''
We annex the following poetry in commemora-
ton of the event:
Miss Susan Hail, the cold at hcdrt.
i From love could not refrain.
Il -. H. or To-, alAr ol,od faof.
Arkansas intelligencer. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1842-1859, 1844-02-17

Cradles are now colled 'ma rriago fruit Jackets.
Arkansas intelligencer. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1842-1859, 1844-02-17

In concluding this report, which is longer. and
which it may be thought embraces matters not
usual in such papers, tho undersigned VIII adver'
to topic of great interest, IN political point
article of the treaty of 1885 is in these words
The Cherokee nation having already made great
progress in civilization, and decming it important
that every proper and suitable inducement should
be offered to their people to improve their condi-
ton, as we'll as to guard and to secure, in the
most effsctual manner, the rights guaranteed to
them in this treaty, and with a view to illustrate
the liberal and enlightened policy of the Govern.
mont of the United States towards the Indians, in
their removal beyond the territorial limits Of the
States, it is stipulated that they shall 30 entitled
to delegate in the House of RePregentatves Of
the United States; whenever Congress shall make
provision for the same" This provision Of ths
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-10-02
External Injury.

II strengthens and inv gorates the nerves,
gives elasticity TO the joints promotes healthy
circulation of The blood, and imparts strength
10 any part OF the system which may have been
weakened by sedentary ..abits or disease.
1t is impossible TO present to the public all the
evidence which the proprietors possess oil the
virtues Of this Liniment Many families keep
it constantly by them, believing il 10 be the best
remedy IN use for diseases requiring external
treatment. The good effects of i: are truly Won
deIlul and altogether superior 70 anything ell sc
ever discovered.
IMPORTANT TO HORSEMEN -
This Liniment is not only beneficial 10 the hu
man system bur, is the best article that can be
used for horses that have been CALLED ,sprdined or
bruised, and for stiffness and swelling Of the
joints, scatches, wind gals, fresh wounds &c.
The original and genuine is prepared only by
I. SEAVER & SON Druggists, Walpole N. II.
OBSERVE-Every bottle of the genuine will
Ia We the signature of the proprietors on the in
side wrapper. Each bottle and seal is stamped
SEAVER'S JOINT & NERVE LlNINENT,
and enclosed in blue wrapper oil whco is red
label. Price IS cts per bottle.
For sale in .Hddlebury only by Ru. sci Il Grid
ley, also by w. E. c. Stoddard, Rutland, $. d.
Winsow, Pittsford, Warren and Bliss, Brandon,
Huntly s. Higgins, Salisbury, A. P. Roscoe, New
Haven, F. Huntington Vergennes, and by drug
gisis and merchants generally. 2S;ly
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-10-02
SCROFULA CURED OF SIN YEARS
STANDING
Philadelphia July %, 1913.

Nessrs. sands. Gent In the month of June.
1897, was attacked with cramp in the stomach.
induced by sudden cb- OK Of Precipitation. By
timrIy remedies was relieved, but my system
had received shock from which did not recoy
err About two months after this, a scrufula or
lump appeared en- my breast, which gradually
increased to the size of hers egg, and then
became excessively painful. ] tried different
paaaceas without deriving any benefit whatever,
and continuing to grow wors", applied 10 hon.
nopathic physician. who LEFT me suffering more
than he found me The scrofula now appeared
in my right knee and ANGLE; my leg swelled 10
four times its natural size and threatened extens
sive liberation. rendering NE for years helpless
cripple, the greater part Of The time suffering ex-
cruciating anguish. now had recourse again
70 The old practice, was cuPped and blisteredye
~ severely, bur all 10 no purpose.
THOMAS BURR.
Russell 6 GnIDL Ely agents by specia appoint
ment for lie proPrietors for Middlebury and
gicin'y.