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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-05-02
THE GOLDEN CLASP;
OR, THE PERJURED GOLDSMITH.
BY PROFESSOR J. II. INGRAnAM
PART |.

A modest and exceedingly pretty young
girl, plainly alfred, entered one of the gold
smiths stores on - street, and seeing
that gentleman was engaged with the pro-
prietor, she timidly shrunk aside near the
door until he should be at leisure The
assistants were also occupied with custom
ers whose dress and appearance showed them
to belong to the class of the rich, and so
she was suffered to remain for some time
standing there before she could be attended
to. The gentleman, who was fine, noble
looking person, with remarkably polished
address, seeing her waiting, courteousy
stood aside, and said to the goldsmith
DO not occupy youself with me now, Mr.
Broochard. | can examine these watches
by myself while You see what this young
person wants who has been waiting so long
and patiently, to get an opportunity of adj
dressing you
What do you wish, Miss 2 asked the
goldsmith, with look which conveyed a
reproof to her for interrupting him while
engaged with customer of more value to
him.
The girl hesi;atingly approached the
counter, and taking from her bosom small
gold clasp, bent over TO him, aud said in a
low trembling voice
Il WISH sir, you would be so kind as to
keep this few days and let me have seven
dollars on it,
Low as she spoke, her soft trembling tones
reached the ears of Col McHenry, the gen.
tleman who was present, and he turned 10
observe her face, and hear the reply of the
goldsmith to this tmid and painfully uttered
request The goldsmith took the clasp
scorn(uly between his fingers, and then
throwing it down, said sharply to her
This is no pawn brokers' shop, girl and
if it was, that thing is not worth two dol.
lars
1T is of inestmahle value to me sir-in.
deed it is the only thing valuable that
have answered she, earnestly, and her
cheek slightly flushed at the rude manner OIL
his reply.
Il don't know what you may value it at
he answered, with a cold laugh, glancng at
Col. McHenry, whom he saw severely OBJ
serving him; Il would not like to give you
six shillings for it,
But, sir plead the girl, unconscious o.
being overheard, Il mast have seven dollar;
IO-uuN, anu nave nv OluSl way VI HtlllUE
it, and was in hopes, sir, that you nigh
let me have that sum on it; for will Ger
tainy come back and take it up again
Il tell YOU answered Mr. Broochard an
griIy, Il keep no pawn brokers' shop. Gc
to the Jewsp
They won't give me but two dollars, sir
: and want seven
And so you think to get it out of mel
The young girl was about to speak again
but, as ifnot knowing what further argu
ment to urge, hesitated, and was turning
slowly away, when she checked herself ant
again spoke to him
Sir she said, in low, thrilling voice o
earnest entreaty, my mother is lying yer!
i'll, and our rent is due at twelve O. clock to
day, and the persons we sew for having dis
appointed us in our pay, have no other re
sources but ihisl Oh, sir will you take thi
clasp, only for few days, and l will thel
repay your
Mr. Broochard felt that Col. McHenry'
eyes were upon him, waiting all answer, ant
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The Chronicle says, that the church Of which Rev.
j. S. Green is pastor in the Sandwich Islands affords
him almost entire support They have also contributed
something for the Canada mission. Mr. Green Teiused
the aid 9th American Board, because tho eoEtrbu-
tons Of slave holders were admitted.
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PART Ii.

Several days elapsed, and Col. McHenry
had quite forgotten the circumstances just
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-05-05

BRAVE WORDS. 1t is bad policy to under
rate the strength of an adversary, however
brave we may be, or well prepared for combat
and yet this error is daily committed by wri-
tiers for the public prints. We have an instance
before us in an article published in the Anna
polls Democratic Herald, on the subject of the
dispute between England and the United States
about Oregon. 1t is as follows
GAN this CLUSTERING of England is of no
earthly account, because it is not the first time
she has talked as fercely, and been compelled
to show the "whte feather" Afterwards
Whenever she shall dare to enter into war with
the United States, on account of our domestic
policy, the day on which she declares such war,
will be the beginning of her own terrible down.
fall. Her impudent threats and insulting gas
conading, will only hasten our occupation of
Oregon, and arouse a spirit throughout the
land, which will challenge her TO her menaneed
,carlke experiment. Her tyrannical and all
grasping ministry must be taught better man.
ners, than even to hint disapprobaton of the
annexation of Texas, or to deny our ''clear and
unquestionable title" to Oregon. Congress has
endorsed President Folks assertion by an over
whe'mng vote; and the people of the Union
VIII treat with merted contempt, the bullying
threats Of the British ministry"
These are "brave words,n and If we could
chastlsc England into compliance as easily as
they are uttered, we should not be long in OBJ
tanning all that we desire. But we apprehend
that that same 'whte feather of which the
writer speaks so fiippontly, will not be exhibit
ed as quickly as he magines. Ii is nonsense
to talk thus about the cowardice of Epgland.-
Her whole history teaches us different lesson.
If, however, we are to have conflict with her
we must rely more on our own bravery than on
her cowaIdice, for we may rely on it that she
can give as well as take hard knocks.
Such articles as the above, are calculated to
mislead and to do mischief. In matter of so
much importance as the decision of the CUES
ton, peace or war; there should be no levitv-
no over-rating our own powers, or undertaking
those Of our opponent. We claim 10 be Draw
people-let US also endeavor to be wise one
by avoiding war fit be practicable on honora
BILE terms. Whilst we act with firmness, let u
not lose sight Of discretion. Party feelin
should not be permitted to intermiDgle in
question such as that now to be determined be
tween the Governments of England and til
United States. 1t rises above party politics.
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reign enemy we should present an undivided
| front.
STEAM VESSELS OF WAR. Our country is
very far behind other nations in this efficient
arm of defence and protection; and if there be
the slightest prospect Of our being engaged in
war with Great Britain, we should not lose a
moment in increasing our navy by the construc-
ton Of steam vessels of war. In orr present
condition, should war take place, we should
be mea surably at the mercy of England for
time; and might expect that onr seaports
would suffer greatly. If war be not contom-
plated or likely to occur, it would still be adj
visable TO have more steamers, so that we may
be at least on par, in this respect, with the
minor powers of Europe. a correspondent of
the Courier and Enquirer states, that "the King
of Naples has already seventeen large steam
ers-of-war in commission or nearly ready for
sea- well armed well manned, and well ap-
pointed in every respect. Austria is becoming
power not to be despiscd for her steam navy,
by us at all events; she has already ten large
and powerful steamers-ofwar in commission
or nearly ready for sea, and more building
Even poor neglected Venice could show in
1913, greater steam force in her dockyards,
where lie the bones of Bucentaur, than all the
dockyards of our great, big, Dragging United
States Of America The kingdom of Sardi-
MIA, with her one little port OF Genoa, beats us
very considerably in efficient steam navy"
We talk horocally of "6ghting 1t out" with
England, should she dispute our claim to Ore
gon, or interfere in relation to Texas; and we
are even willing to throw Mexico into the scale
against us-and yet, it appears, that we are
even inferior in steam naval power to Sardinia.
Now we must either lower our tone or increase
our naval strength. The war (ifit Gomez will
be one of "steam engines and Paixhan guns
Gas is well remarked by the Courier and En-
quirer,) and unless we be better prepared with
these, we shall have to fight against great odds
Our voice is for peace but if we must have
war, we desire to see the country in condi-
ton to maintain it manlully and successfully
This cannot be done with feeble navy against
the greatest naval power in the world. The
first thing then to be done by our Government
is, to set to building steam vessels of war in
sufficient number to protect our sea ports from
the demonstrations of the enemy We should
like also to have few more harbor defences
erected before we 'cry havoc and let slip the
dogs of war"
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SOMETHING NICE. Our friends in the coun.
try may be aware that New York city posses,
SEES, among other treasures, commodity of
featherless bipeds known distinctly as ''soap.
locks" They are generally boys on the verge
of manhood-old enough to be impudent and
brutal, but not old enough to have either sense,
modesty, or good manners They affect for
costume, pantaloons very full in the lower part
of the leg and spreading out all over the foot,
red flannel waistcots, hats of a peculiar round
ness and very elaborate suspenders, generally
with some number worked on the crossing
place at the back Their speech is for the most
part scurrilous and profane, their department
unmannerly.
The above article is from the New York
Commercial Advertiser, and we heartily wish
that the "featherless bpeds" therein described
were confined to that city; but unfortunately
they are not unknown III other regions, for
even in Baltimore we have a Slight sprinkling
of them. They are generally au fail in all
kinds of mischief and are no strangers to "a
good mouth-filling oath"
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FROM THE EXCHANGE READING-RooM Books j..
CLEARED.

CLEARED,
schr Jno, Emory, Wood, Alexandra, d. c., Rose
schr Heroine, Hongshead, City Point and Rich
mond, II. Hooper.
Schr Tionesta BramhalI, Boston via Rappah.n
mock, master
Schr Fulton, Smith, West Indies.
Schr Eliza Jane, Williams, Phladelp hia, John w .
Steamer R. +. Stockton, Layman Philadelphia
E. G. Harris
SAILED on saturday-Brg Susan, Lauderman,
Demarara; schrs Fulton, Smith, West Indies; EvIs,
Knight, Boston.
ARRIVED,
Steam packet Herald, Russell, from Norfolk
MEMORANDA
Barque Henry Kelsey, Gray, of Baltimore, was LEFT
at Cardenas 18Th ult. to sail 17lh for Boston
Barque Gultord, Smith, and sehr Eclipse Thatcher
from Baltimore arrived Mt Boston LIST instant. Brig
Mary H., new Baker, for Baltimore, cleared at do,
same day.
Brig Ocean, Eldridge, for Baltimore, cleared at Bos
Brig. Tweed, Hands; Chattahoo, Baker, and schnr
Lady warrington, Stevens, cleared at New York for
baltimore Sd inst.
schr E. Randall Henck, hence at Boston LIST inst.
Schr st Leon, Babson, for Baltimore, cleared ut
Bangor 29th ult.
schr Ann A, Parker, Brghtman, hence at Newport
18th ult. for Fall River.
Schr A. Birdsall, Lawrence hence at New york Sd
inst In gale lost head of nlainnast
schr Eliza Hand, Baker, sailed ffem Providence lst
inst for Baltimore.
Schr Isabella, Clark, for Baltimore went 10 sea FIN
Savannah 29h ult.
Schr Missouri Phillips, hence Charleston Both uit
Schr Andrew Gray, Dukehart, arrived at Charleston
from Nassau Both ut in thr days. passage. Reports
LEFT, schnr James Power, Keene, just arrived, FROM
New York.
schr Bolivor, Barnard, from Nantucket arrived at
Norfolk I'd inst.
Schr Sage, Morgan, was left at Jacmel 10th ult to
sail fol- Baltimore next day.
Schrs Bolivar, Barnard, and Mariner, Niekerson,
for Baltimore, sailed from Nantucket 9th ult.
Schr Wellington, Knowton,, from Baltimore, at
rived at Providence Both uIt.
schr Ann Smith, Wheeler, for Baltimore, cleared
at New York LIST inst.
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LECTURES ON GREECE. Mr.. C. p. Castains, ma
tive of Greece, contempates giving lectures in our
city upon the Ancient and Modern History of that in
teresting country-its Manners, Customs, anguage,
Literature, &C. Mr.. Castains is of the survivors
of the Massacre of Scio, and came to the United
States shortly after, and was educated at Amherst
College, Mass. Of late he has been lecturng in diff
erent parts of our country, with great success upon
subjects connected with Greece-and brings with hin,
testimonials of the highest responsibility. His lee
lures are envened by recitalions of their War Songs
and Other poetry-and by the exhibition of various
articles, ornamental and otherwise, of great interest
among them the Sword worn by Byron in Greece.
After completing his tour through this country, Mr..
Z. cohtempates returning to Scio for the purpose OF
establishing an Academy. We commend him and his
cause TO the friends of Greece.
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lf5- ORIGINAL HENRY CLAY INSTITUTE.
The above literary association composed of youths,
intend holding exhibition for the benefit Of the suf
ierCrS by the late fire at Pttsburg, on THURSDAY,
the 9Th lnst at the Lecture Room of the Rcv'd Mr..
ATKINS KS Chur h, corner of Sharp and German SITS.
(entrance on German street The exercises of the
evening will consist of Lecture on Temperance, to-
gctsGr with several very interesting Chemical Eype-
rimens by Mr., SMITH, the Razor Strop Man, on va
rious topics; u Dialogue, Determinations, sc. After
which, the discussion Of the following questions:
"Wnch has achieved the most aures, the Pen or the
Sword" to be argued by four disputants Tickets
may be pro uIcd from the principal Book Stores, at
The door, or from any of the members. The meeting
will be called to order precisely at "a O'Clock.
By order of the President,
m5-wth3t" s. MEDAIRf, Sec'y
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PUBLICATIONS.. We have received from j.
E. McGlenan, 60 Baltimore street, the "La,
dies Musical Library" containing music of the
Ethiopian Serenaders, &c., and Mrs. Caudle's
Curtain Lectures" in book form.
From Shurtz & Taylor, 5 South street, we
have No. 25 Of the Pictorial Bible; tae May
No. of the Covenant, devoted to Odd Fellow
ship, and Eulalie, or the Stolen Villa novel
From Armstrong s. Berry, we have also No
ley's Sermons-to be completed in numbers
at % cts. each.
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MAY BALL. The exhibition and grand fancy Nav
Ball of Mr.. Spies, will come off this evening at the
Guy Guards Armory' The acknowledged ability OF
Mr. Spies in affairs of this kind, Sufficient euaran-
~ that Will be all that is promised The programm me
for the exhibition of the pupils is rich in the most ce-
ebfated and popular dances. The Polka, by six la
dies and gentlemen; the Cachuca by Two LADIES' Fish
ers Honpipe, by three gentlemen Syrian Waltz, by
two ladies and one gentleman, sc. sc. See adver-
tsement.
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= CITY INTELLIGENCE.

Serious Accident. We regret to learn that
an accident occurred on the Hookstown Road,
about 10 O'Clock on Saturday eyeuinp. which
may result fatally to a \ oung gentleman named
Ratcitf.. MIR. Ratclif was going out the road
in small four wheel vehicle, in which was his
brother and q little girl, and when near the
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ROBBERY. The wife of DIR. G. w. Phillips,
of st. Louis, was robbed few days ago on
board the steamer Levant, while on her way to
Cincinnati, of about 5000 in money. The state
room which she occupied was entered, her
trunk opened, and the money with several 9TH
er articles of value stolen out
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4 L. NJ A n &C.
Moons pisces
MARRIED.

On Wednesday evening, 10th ult. by the Rev'd Mr.
baer, Mr. JAMES BANTER to Miss MAETnA JANE
daughter OF the late Thns Pilkingon, all of this city,
On the LIST inst by the Rev. Mr.. Shigley, CHRsTIAs
HENRY EIsENBRAEDt to Miss MARY CATuARIyE
SPlLKER, both Of this city.
On the LIST instant, by the Rev. Mr. Sccr, ANDREW
ALEXANDER, formerly of Cecil cornty, To Miss OMvi,
ANN NJ daughter of Mr. Jos. CasselI, of this city.
At boston, on the 18th ut. by the Rev. Mr.. Taylor
s - H. SMITH, of Baltimore, to Miss MARTHA
MATsON, of Boston.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-05-05

The ETHIOPIAN SERENADERs. We regret
to learn that these popular performers have
been treated very badly in New York. Mr..
Dumbolton, on leaving this city, engaged Pal
mos Theatre at $3.50 per month. The cash
was paid down in advance, and possession pro-
missed on Thursday last, but when the day ar
rived Mr. ID. was informed that he could not
have it, inasmuch as Mr.. Dinneford had a prior
right to it by virtue of previous lease. So
Mr.. d. is minus $3.50 and the house to boot
The affair will undergo judicial investigation
tomorrow In the mean time, the Serenaders
have procured the Apollo Rooms where they
give concert this evening.
TIE METHODIST CONFERENCE OF n. JER-
sEY This body has adjourned after harmo-
NOUS session. Bishop Waugh presided, Dur
ing the session $1,000 were collected for the
missionary cause. The statistics of the confer
ence show its increase to have been very rapid
during few years past, and its present posi-
ton to be in advance of any other denomina-
ton. For the year 1914 they stand as follows;
-Itinerant ministers, 1874; Churches and
Chapes, ESD; Sunday School Scholars, II, 246;
COMMITMENTS, 80, 157.
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63- THE INDEPENDENT LIGHT DRAGONS
will parade THIS DAY, 9Th inst, at | O'Clock, P. M. =,
al the Washington Monument, i'll full winter uniform,
with arms aud equipments in complete order
BY order of the Commandant
GEO reilly
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THE ETHIOPIAN OPERA. The manager of the Hol-
iday street Theatre, Mr. Joe Cowell, has made
engagement with the Ethiopian Opera troupe for few
nights longer They will enact this evening their
LIBERATED burlesque of Som-aa buloe, in which piece
Mrs. Phillips, having recovered from her late severe
indispostion, will appear.
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5G5- K. $. FRYER, Manufacturer of LOOK
ING GLASSES, PORTRAIT AND Picture FRAMES
WINDOW CURNICES, &c. &c.
GO IMPORTER or French and German LOOKING
GLASSES, PLATES, sc. &c.
Frames re-euilt and Plates inserted in Frames al
apl6,d No. NORTH CAY STREET
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THE MUSEUM Mr.. Peale has effected an engage
mcnt with the popular comedian Mr.. Walcott, from
the Olympic Theatre, New York, who will make bis
first appearance this evening, in his original character
of "Frisky," in the laughable farce of "Boots at the
Swan" Our little favorite, Miss Cannon, will also
appear in the same piece as sPeter Pipkin.,
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THE following is from tie Rev. g. Speny, No.
% FIRST Avehue-l had been for ten years every few
w,e ks attacked with the piles, until within the last
year the attacks have been weekly and Of A much
more severe nature For a month previous TO using
HAYS LIAIMENT, from Comstock Co., it was
with the greatest difficulty could stand long enough
in the pulpit to preach a sermon, until about month
since when commenced using the Hays Liniment,
and have finally been entirely cured by following the
directions on the wrapper From knowing you per
sonay, | have given you this certificate with the
hope that any afflicted with that terrible com
plant may find out and use this extraordinary remedy
New York, May 4, 1874
For sale in Baltimore, al the corr er of HaHOverand
Baltimore sis. Also at the of Baltimore aud
Harrison SITS and at No. 81 Thames st. II
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ALExANDER's TRICOBAPHE,


IN 0elhga liquid Dye, which changes
the color of the hair to beautiful brown or black
without injury to the hair or skin. The great sunc
torty OF this Dye consists in its easy mode of ami
catoh, ana instantaneous effect-all other dives re-
qurhgrom 10 to twelve hours to produce any change
lis superior excellence will be apparent to every one
upon single application. -"
Extract fiom the ''Philadelphia Daily Sun - Al
EXANDER's TRCoBAPHE.-The effect of the above nm
the hair is truly astonishing. twas tried Yesterday
IN our office, and the change from grey to black was
instantaneous.
Extract from the philadelphia Daily Forum - Sc
veral OF our acquaintances have recently applied TO
their hair the valuable liquid Dye known AS Alexan-
der's TrlcObaphe-a new and valuable discovery; and
1t has IN no case failed to produce the desired effect
immediately after applying it to gray hair or whskers
II impafls beautiful brown or black color.
% For sale nv Coleman & Rogers, No. l73 Bati
more street; G. w. Andrews, ]. VI. Laroque, J. w.
SCOT, ana h. Perkins, baltimore street; j. " d. Stew
art, corner Hanover and Canden-stS. Perkins Bro
lher, corner Green and Frankin-sts. J. w. Barry &
Co.. corner Pearl and Baltimore sts., and wholesale
by the sole agents, h. & 6. A. WRIGHT,
nlj eOt27lhM* % South 4th street. Philad
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ID | T. ID

suddenly, on Sunday, the 18th inst, john STILLEY,
IN me 21th year o. his age.
me friends and acquaintances of the family are re-
qneStea 10 aeud his funeral from the residence OF
ms bfoer, Bank street, of Eden on this
notice. ' ~ ~
on tne End instant, in the I'D year of her age Mrs
Why DRuRY, formerly of st. Marys county, Md. and
years resident of Baltimore. ~
On the md inst of consumption, toccasioned by
severe fall eleven years ago. Or. WIN f. MAsoE IN
the 18th year Of his age. "
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WNAR WITH ENGLAND!-GOOD Ora.
w ClOUS! What an excitement war would
create-not, however, more than that created by the
vast number of prizes recently sold by those special
favores of Fortune, EMORY & CO. This old cs-
tabished house, it is supposed, by estimate made
from the Managers borks has sold and paid within
the last six weeks than all the other offices in
this city have sold within the past two months. An
excess Of good luck has attended the purchases this
old and popular established Office, almost borderiug on
incredibility Those who would loll in ease and lux
ury have but to purchase of Emory & Co., who pre-
sent for their inspection the following rich scheme TO
be drawn this day. Md. Consolidated Lottery, No. 81
10 Nos. Ia ballOts-capals 100000, 2J00 10 of 1000
sc. Tickets S4-shares IN proportion. Drawing Nos
of Saturdays lottery are
80 SIS 65 IS l % 81 50 30 10
EMORY s. CO., No. 2 Calvert-st.,
1t Baltimore, Maryland
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QG SCHOOL EXHIBITION. An

QG- SCHOOL EXHIBITION An Exhibition OF
Free Schools Nos and ., will be held in Columbia
The exercises to consist of Speeches, Dialogues and
REGULATIONS, interspersed with appropriate singing.
The various exercises have been prepared expressly
for the OCCASION The proceeds to be applied TO the
purpose of building Sunday School house.
Tickets ~! cents each-to be had OF the S. School
Ieacners and children. and also al the door. IT