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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25
A Curious Story.

An old gentleman in this city relates one Of the
most thrilling romances Of real life ever heard
of In this romance he was principal actor
Many years ago, in Vermont, an insane man sud-
denly disappeared. No trace of his whereabouts
could be discovered, and many supposed that he
was dead. Seven years after his disappearance. a
person who had known him dreamed that he had
been murdered by a certain family residing at
hand, and that he was buried in a certain spot
This dream occurred several times and was so
vivid that the dreamer related it, and induced other
persons TO aid him in digging at the spot indicated
in his dream. They dug and found bones. They
also found button and knife, which were iden-
tilted as the property of the missing man. The
family, consisting Of mother and two young men,
sons. were arrested and imprisoned. The sons to
save the mother, confessed the murder. On trial
however, they plead not guilty; but were, never
theless, found guilty. and condemned 10 be hanged
The sentence was, however, commuted 10 impris-
oDment for life in the State Prison, to which they
were sent Soon after the trial, paragraph ap-
peared in the Post Of this city which led the old
gentleman referred to (who was acquainted with
all the parties the affair.", to believe that the man
supposed 10 be murdered was alive. He was set TO
work, and by dint Of inquiry found the insane
on farm in New Jersey. He was working
on this farm under the suppostion that il was his
own The old gentleman addressed him, saying
Don't YOU know met"
"No-neyer saw you before"
The old man dropped an English shilling, which
the insane man instantly clutched.
"Now," said the old gentleman, "tell who am,
and who you are. and I'll give you that shilling"
The insane man did required, and proved TO
be the missing individual. He was taken back to
Vermont; aud the two men were released, of
course. The insane man had however, to be ex-
hbited publicly, and to thousands Of people, before
they would believe that "he was himself"
he = ,s.A, L.. Il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25

GALyANic RINGs.-The efficiency Of galvanism
in the cure of diseases, particularly those affecting
the nervous system, has long been acknowledged
The difficulty has been, that while the patient re-
ceved benefit in one direction, he was injured BY
the severity Of the shocks. This difficulty has Of
late been in great measure remedied, by an i'm
proved construction of the galvanie battery But
the great desideratum lay still beyond; il was TO
apply the galvanic power gently and increasingly
1t is said that this object has been accomplished
by the gavanic ring, which has lately been invent
ed, aud has suddenly risen into much public favor
If these rings do in fact operate il is said they
do, they are certainly an important means in the
cure Of disease. But on the question whether they
do so operate or not, we give no scientific opinion
We have, however, witnessed some good results,
unless we were greatly mistaken. One was that
of an orphan girl in our own charge aud temporal
rily in our family, who had been great sufferer
under paralyc shocks, till she had nearly lost the
use Of her limbs. One Of her hands, for example,
was completely twisted up. She has used the rings
in connection with the fluid, for few weeks, and
she is now almost completely cured. We could
other instances of persons in poor health, be-
ing greatly benefited il not restored by their use
We are happy to testify 10 what we know, leaving
the reader to Judge for himself as to the rest The
expense of trying them is but little, and they GER
tainy can do no harm. Many Of the simplest rem
edies are, AFTER all, most efficucious
Orphans Advocate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25

WHAT FEW PENNIES CAN Do.-A few years
ago little tract containing a thought on liberty
was sent to stakeholder down in North Carolina.
lie read it. Ittook such hold upon his mind that
he could not sleep, so he got up and read il to his
wife. She said, I'VE must SET our slaves free be-
fore we sleep again" So they went to the magls-
trate and had them all emancipated before they
dared to sleep. They then talked TO their neigh
bors, and gave them that little tract. By-and-by
nineteen poor slaves came trudgiug up to Cincinnati
holding up their free papers and singing songs oiu-
bilee. From here they went on to Mercer county,
where Augustus Wattles is, and where the colored
people are making great settlement, and building
large house for manual labor school.
That little tract cost three cents, and freed nine
teen human beings from slavery. Who'll buy can
dy!
How many slaves did the political action Of the
Liberty party ever ffeel How many is il ever
likely to free! Not one. Yet they have abandon
ed to great extent, that moral action which would
do the work, for the political action that only re-
tards il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25

Freedom Of Speech IN Keniueky.-It was reported
that the Georgetown Christian lntellgencer, Of Ken
lucky accused Of aboionism. &C., had been suppress
ell with Mr.. Cay's True American-ihus, as the Polk
organ at Washington said. killing two birds with
stone" We contradict,r the repor. u again
asserted, and again contradict il. Last night
received that paper oI the 99h uit in which find
two articles upon the suhjrri, which show that the
Reverend Editor is nui YET annhilaiel. He says;
"Whle our friends or ries disposed 10 counsel
or advise, will hear them, and then Judge for
self but whenever they undertake. 10 drive, they will
find ESQ help God) stubborn We wear up
bndy Firearms, neither sword dirk, pistol
nor bowe-kne; our weapons not carnal, but spr-
tual. The truth is mighty, and must prevail
Haleujah the Lord is nur deence-He is our rock,
and under the shadow Of His wings will sweelly
repose until the storm passes by"
Couldn't Father Richie hurl another stonel
~ Y. Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25

THE Cause OF THE Sr. LoUis.-The u. S. ship
of war ST. Louis, Capt. MeKeever, which lately arriv-
ed at Norfolk from New Zealand BY way Of Valparai-
and Rio Janeiro, since her departure from the Uni
ted States in May Is4S has been 440A days at and
s97 in port. She has sailed within that period 56,I
miles, The Time spent by her 10 port was chiefly in
Rio Janeiro, the Cape of Good Hope and China
She visited three ports, Chnsan, Hobart Town, and
Auckland, never before visited by an American man OF
war.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25

More Trouble for the Young Democracy
The Worcester Palladium contains the following
paragraph
Boston Daily Merewy.-We have seen pros
pectus for new democratic paper in Boston, with
the above title aud are informed that il is to come
out under the patronage ofthe Custom House.
Collector Morton will have the Boston Post 'on
the hip yet, for publishing those Resolutions.
Netc Bedford Bulletin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25

Hay is dearer than ever known in the New York
market, and the owners Of horses and cattle begin
10 feel the effect Of high prices upon their purses
The price ranges from one dollar to dollar and an
eight per cwt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY
WIN. Il. RYTHER.
OPFICE--NO. 9 WIEELERS STONE BUILDING.


$50 tcashl in Advance; 81 10 the end Of the year. VII
lage subscribers rs Advance sO at the end of the
year.
No paper will be discontinued unless the discretion of the
publisher until all arrearagcs paid
NJ Advertisements Of any considerable length should be
handed in Tuesday morning Small ones carly
"Wednesday morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25

Sudden Death.-Mr. Luther Faulkner fell dead in
Beacon street, Boston, Sunday last. He has been
dry goods merchant in that city, and was recently
measureT in the Rosion Custom House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25

Morals or A PIc-NIc.--The Portland Bulletin
tells good story of party of MilleriIes, who went
on an excursion to some of the islands IN Portland
harbor BY some accident. milk for the coffee was
overlooked aud the consciences Of some would not
allow them TO milk one Of the many cows grazing
near the scene Of the feast, but the inventive gem
Jus Of one Of the ladies suggested plan TO obyate
the difficulty satisfactorily at least to themselves
She tied some change fast to n bit Of cloth, then
fastened il securely to the cows horn, and COM
panon MIXED away. till he thought he had obtain
ed his moneys worth.
young bridegroom has instituted suit for H.
BEL against the editor Of paper in the interior Of
New York, because to the announcement of his
marriage was attached piece Of poetry wishing
him all sorts Of "conpubia bsses"
CmoosING RAnRoAD--'Nancy, said girl
to her companion, which railroad do you like best
That one, replied Nancy, which furnishes a
sPdrk-catcher'
Caution 10 Smokers. German psychologists affirm
that Of twenty deaths Of men between eighteen and
twenty-five, ten originate in the waste of the constu-
ton by smoking!
Benepolenee. Riding into Boston from Newton last
Tuesday, (says the Salem ObseTver,) we saw COW
feeding in field 10 Brighton, covered with net 10
keep off the flies We set down the owner Of that
cow as a merciln man, who deserves thick skimming
Of cream for his benevolcnce.
The Boston Evening Transcript says: " The dedi-
cation OF the First Unitarian Church in British Anne
rca-a neat structure erected in the city of Montreal
took place on the 18th of May last"
| Diuorces.-The bonds OF Mnirimony between Tho
mas Hollis and Sarah his wife, OF Cabotyle and be-
tween jonathan Towns and Della Towns of Chieopee
Falls, the petitions Of said Sarah and Della, were
dissolved by the Supreme Court last week
! Springfield GGseiie.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25

Increase of Trauei.-The steamer Cleopatra srriv-
ed at New York on Friday, with $40 passengers from
the Worcester and Norwich railroad. The Train from
Boston numbered ~ passenger ears-the largest il is
said, ever drawn by one engine in this country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25

NEw YoRK And ERIE RAIL RoAD.--The sub
scptions obtained 10 the stock Of the New York
and Erie Rail Road, amount to 81, 100000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25
1)oetrp.
The Season.---Br r. Hoop.

The ScaSOn,---BY +. HOOD
Summers gone and over Give like yearly tenants,
Fogs falling down. Notices 10 quit
And with tinges.
Autumn's doing brown. Skies OF hcke temper
Weep by turns and laugh
Bouphs are daily rined Night and Day together,
By the gusty thieves Taking hafand half
And the Book Of Nature,
C;etteth short of leaves. So September endeth-
Cold and most peryerse-
Round the tops Of houses But months that follow,
Swallows as they nt Sure will pinch US worse!
~ The English language cannot be moulded in'o moro
beautiful form than the following.
Bridal Wishes.---BT BARRY coHswAIG-
Sweet be her dreams, the fair the young
Grace, beauty breathe upon her!
Music haunt thou about her tongue
Life, fill her path with honor
All golden thoughts all wealth Of days,
Truth, Friendship, Love surround her
So NAV she smile till life be closed,
And Angel hands have crowned her!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25

TRoY.-The new census OF the city of Troy, shows
population Of 81 ,6si. Increase since 1910, 2S47
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25

CnoosING A RAnRoAD. Nancy said girl
to her companion, which railroad do you like bestP
That one replied Nancy, which furnishes a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25

Caution 10 Smokers. German psychologists affirm
that Of twenty deaths Of men between eighteen and
twenty-five, ten originate in the waste of the constu-
ton bv smOkinRl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-25

The Boston Evening Transcript says; "'The dedi-
cation OF the First Unitarian Church in British Ame-
rca-a neat structure erected in the city Of Montreal
took place on the 18th Of May last"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-06-14
To the People Of Elkton.

The citizens of Elkton and especially the Mer-
chants, and Others residing on main street are
requested TO refrain in future from throwing into
the streets any loose straw, feathers, broken
glass, crockery, scraps of leather, tin cuttings,
ashes or litter filth of any description.
1t s expected that this request will be sufii-
cient to all good citizens without the passage OF
any special ordinance, imposing fines &C., and
your commissioners respectfully ask that it may
be strictly complied with.
By order Of the Board of
Town Commissioners.
F. A. ELLIS, President.
B. F. MAY, Secretary.
June 7th 1915
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BriGg &c Hotel;

having attached to it granary, sheds,
smoke house, sc, The house is a two
story-irame, remarkably well built, 81 IA
cious, with good cellar and a pump of
very excellent v alter in the yard.
Both lots Wi be sold in fee, free from
membranes. Taxes to he paid up to
January, ST. the title is believed TO be
ndispulabIe.
1t is thought that this property is wor-
thy OF The attention Of capitalists from its
immediate vicinity to Il valuable water
power, on which there was lately erected
Saw Mill, and which affords an eligible
site for a Factory or for Iron W orks, with
an abundant fail Of water.
Mr. Samuel McKim Read, Of Conowin-
go, will shew the premises to persons de-
string to examine them.
The terms of sale are, that the purcha.
ser shall pay one third of the purchase
money in cash on the day Of sale or On
the ratification of the sale, with inlere st
from the day Of sale and the residue in
two equal inslaImcnts AT t and II months
respectively, from the day Of sale, with
interest from that day. notes or bonds
with approved security to be given there
for.
EDW. OTIS HINKLEY, Trustee.
June 7h lSl5 is.
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MEnICINES, DRUGS, DYE
STUFFS, PAINTS, &C.

TENllE subscriber keeps constantly for sale on
Il the most reasonable terms, an assortment OF
Medicines, Drugs, Dycstuhs, Paints, oils, Var
nishcs, &c.
Beng largely engaged in grinding such orli-
Giles as Ginger, Mustard and Pepper, he has them
for sale ola superior quality below the Market
price.
He would mention that he has Patent Ma
chine worked by Steam power, which enables
him TO sell PUTTY of the very best quality at
8 la cts ID, in Bladders and 5 cts in Bulk.
He confidently asserts that his prices are such
rs 10 give satisfaction 10 those who may favor
him with call
J. W. w GORDON,
No 1853 West Pratt St, Baltimore, Opposite
Bait s. Ohio Rail Road Depot
b No charge made for delivering 60 cd
IN any part ofthe City.
baltimore, March sth lsi5-3m
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D | {. D

On Sunday last, at her residence in this
County, about miles north of Elkton,
in the S0Ih year of her age, Mrs. FRAN
GINA McCAULEy, widow Of the late Dan
lei McCauly, who died about two years
since, in his 90th year
They both passed their lives within n
few miles of where they were born, and
lived together after marriage about So
years. OF their descendants 81 are now
living, NJ.
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WONDERFUL IN THEIR NATURE &C onsider-
ing the Statements which have been made, OF
the excellent medical effects Of the Vegetable
Extract Pills, prepared by Stainburn, and their
successful results upon the human sy stem, it is
not to he wondered at, that they are in such
extensive use by the afflicted. Based upon true
scientific principles, and composed of ingrcd-
ent that rank high with medical men, Stain
burns Vegetable Ext Pills. are performing
cures which astonish the most increduous.
Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, fever and in fact, al
most every disease give way to their powerful
and benTn Influence.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-06-14
To the Ladies and Gentlemen o
Cecil county.

STAIHBURN's INDICATED TOILET SOAR
Ior Soflening and Uhiiening The SKIN. is
a sure cure for all blotches, pimples and
eruplions on The lace-paricuarlv adop.
ted for infants, as itrenders the skin soft,
smooth and cool. Prepared by Dr.
Sainburn No. Ann ST New York -
Price 25 cts per cake. Sold by VIM.
Torbert, Elklon; A. Kidd, Port Deposit
and Miller & Co., Cherry Hill.
May 10th ls45
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EDW. OTIS IIINKLEY, Trustee.
June 7th lSl5--ls.
PERSONAL DISCHARGE.

KENT MY, SGT:
hN the application Of John W. Pritchard of
Okent county, by petition in writing, to me
Edward Wilkins, one Of the Justices OF the Or
phanS' court Of Kent county, stating that he was
in confinement for debts which he was unable 10
pay, and praying me TO grant to hiln the benefit
of the insulvcnt laws Of this state, schedule of
hIs property, estate, and effects and list Of his
creditors and debtors on oath as tar us he can
ascertain them being annexed to his petition
and the said John w. Prtchard having satisfied
me by competent testimony that he has resided
two years next preceding the time of his ap-
pIicaton within the state Of MARYLAND, and |
having appointed James w. Phillips as Trustee
for the benefit Of the creditors of the said John
w. Prchard and the said Trustee having given
bond with security approved by me Tor the faith
full performance Of his said Trust, and the said
Trustee being in possession of all the property,
estate, aud effects Of the said nsonvcnt debtor
the necessary wearing apparel, bedding of him
self and family excepted, for the benefit of his
creditors Edward Wilkins Justice Of the Or
phans' court OF Kent county do hereby grant u
personal discharge TO the said John W. Preh-
ard, and do hereby appoint and fix the 1irst
Wednesday in the next September term ofkcnt
county court, for the appearance Of The said John
w. Pritchard to answer such Undergraduates as
may be propounded by any OF his creditors, and
do also appoint ana NIX Inc hrSt wednesday IN
the next September term of the said count for
the final hearing of the said application, and do
also order that the said John W. Pritchard, by
causing copy of this notice and order TO be
inserted in one Of the Newspapers printed on the
Eastern Shore Of the State Of Maryland. once a
week for three successive months, before the
first Wednesday in TIC next September term OF
said court, give notice to his creditors TO appear
before the said Kent county court on the first
Wednesday in the next September Term of tho
said court, to shew cause, if any they have, why
the said John w. Pritchard should not have the
benefit Of the nsolvent laws as prayed.
EDWARD WILKINS.
True copy. Test
J. w. GORDON, elk. of
Kent county court, Md.
MAY Slst 1915.
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PERSONAL DISCH,lRGE.
KENT COUNTY, Set:


AN the application of Samuel Ringgoid, IT.
STof Kent County, by petition in writing to
me William B. Wilmer one of the Justices Of
the Orphans Court, stating that he was IN con-
flnemcnt for debts which he was unable TO pa,
and praying me to grant ID him the benefit Of
the lnsolvent Laws of this State, a schedule of
his property, estate and effects, and list of his
Creditors and Debtors, on oath, as far as lie can
ascertain them, being annexed to his petition,
and the said Samuel RinggoId, Ir., having sat-
lshcd me by competent testimony that he has
resided two years next preceding the time of
his application, within the State Of Maryland
and having appointed James p. Harrison,
Trustee for the benefit If the creditors of the
said Samuel Ringgold, Jr. and the said Trustee
having given bond with security approved by
me for the faithful performance of his said trust
and the said Trustee being IN possession of all
the property, estate and effect of the said nsol-
vent Debtor, (tho necessary wearing apparel
and bedding of him;el and family oXccptcd) for
the benefit Of his creditors, William B. Wil
iner one of the Justices Of the Orphans Court,
do hereby grant personal dscha rye to the
said Samuel Ringgold, lr., and | do hereby APP
point and fix the first Wednesday III the next
September Term of Kent County Court for the
appearance of the said Samuel Rinygod, Jr,,
10 answer such lnterrogatories as may be pro-
pounded by any of his creditors, and do also APP
point and fix the first Wednesday in the next
September Term Of the said Court for the final
herring Of the said application, and do also orde
that the said Samuel Rnggold, Jr. by causing
a copy of this Notice aud Order to be inserted
in one the newspapers printed on the Eastern
Shore Of the State of Maryland, once week
for three successive months, before the first
Wednesday in the next September Term Of Kent
County Court, GIVE notice 10 his creditors to APP
pear before the said Kent County Court on the
first W. dnesday in the next September Term
of the said court, to shew cause if any they have
why the said Samuel Ringgold Jr. should not
have the benefit of the lnsolvcnt Laws as pray
cd. VIM. B. WILMER.
True Copy Test
J. W. GORDON, elk. of
Kent County Court Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-06-14
A Card.

Mas. A. FoARp, very thankful for past favors
begs leave to inform the citizens of Elkton and
its vicinity that she has returned from Philadel-
phia with handsome assortment of Spring Mil
linary and Fancy Articles, consisting of BraidS,
Alberts, Neapolitan, Gimp and Straw Bonnels,
a handsome assortment ofiancy caps nd flowers
and variety of Spring ribbons, and other arti-
cles, which she will offer at the most reduced
prices aud she hopes AS heretofore 10 receive a
liberal patronage,
May !ith leIJ.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-06-14
Fishery

attached to it. The only building on the
premises is small Log House.
The terms Of sale are, one half Of the
purchase money to be paid in cash, and
the other half in S months, with interest
from the day of sale, to be secured by
bond or note with approved security, or
the whole in cash al The option Of the pur-
chaser. JOHN c. GROOME,
Elkton, May 24th dds Trustee.
N. B.-Thc above property will be
sold subject to widows Dover.
J. G. G.
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JOHN Nj. OREM, & Co.,
Merchant Tailors,
n. w. Corner of Baltimore & Charles SITS.
BALTIMORE.

n. w. Corner of Baltimore & Charles sts
BALTIMORE.
III AVE constantly on hand an extensive
assortment Of
French, English and American Cloths,
CdSSimeres and TestingS, sc.
OF their own importation, or purch ascd with
Cash from importers foreign or domestic a.
gents, which they are prepared to make up in
the best and most fashionable style at short no
ticc.
Gcnt|emcn's Clothing Ready Made.
On the second floor of their building, gentle
men will always find general assortment of
Superiine and Medium Clothing, the work and
style ofwhich they will guaranty to be cqua, to
any that can be made
$L$1OSE FmcE ONLY--The price Of every ar
ticle is distinctly marked in figures
Baltimore, pril lo--Gw,
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Wilmington Market.
MAY %.
TO be Let.

Until the 25th Of March next. three
commodious rooms, ina newly finished
dwelling house, near the Providence Pa
per Mills. Possession can be given inn
medlalely. Apply to
MATTHEW GALLAGHER,
at the above Mills.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-06-14

NR. COW AN, respectfully informs all
~ those who require operations on the
Teeth that he has concluded to remain
IA while longer in EIktoD, and will take
great pleasure IN waiting upon all who
NAV favor him with a call.
Elklon, Nav 3-3w.