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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

IA The United States contain, according to
the best estimates not less than $4,000 square
miles Of coal, which is about l6 times as much
as the coal measures of all Europe. A single
one Of these gigantic masses runs about 900
miles, from Pennsylvania to Alabama, and en-
braces 10000 square miles, equal to the whole
Of England proper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

CAss WELLS IN WIscoNsIN.-A Wiscon-
sin paper states that there are several wells near
Waukaw, in that State, which discharge fine
little rivulets from their mouths. But the strang
est part Of the affair is that "these wells dis
charge double the amount of water when the
wind is south, that they do when the wind is
north" A western paper thereupon moves
that they be the loco candidates for the Presi-
dency 1889.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

aaS Mr. Calhoun, of S. Carolina, in his re-
cent speech in the Senate, said he was reioiced
that no white man at the South would brush
hats or clean boots for living. This will do
for South Carolina, but in Massachusetts they
make Governor Of a man who once made hats,
and probably brushed them TOO for living.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

MARIA MoSK.-This woman, whose state
ments of adventures in nunneries excited so
much attention some years ago, is now an inmate
of the aims house. Two or three years since she
married man named st. John--moved with
him to Montreal, and would have lived happily
but for her evil habits. They finally returned
10 this city when her husband left her and went
to New Orleans, where he died. Maria has
been frequently arrested for drunkenness. Since
her admission to the aims house she has behav-
ed herself with much propriety. She is a small
woman and has shrewd intelligent counte-
nance. She does not wish to be recognized
and generally avoids conrersing with persons
who visit the lsand.-N. J, Sun,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

tSrrTE Vines pay a high compliment to Mr.
Polk when they affirm that he made the war,
for II has covered the nation with glory. So
say the Democrats. Equally strong would be
the inference which might be drawn in favor of
the man who fired his own house. 1t was glo-
rious act, because it covered the frcmen who
extinguishcd it with glory --NorJoLk Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11
: Magnificent Mag i Exhibition Hall,

by performers of acknowledged talent aided by an
Orchestra unequalled in the Union, and with
SCENIC AND STAGE ARRANGEMENTS
that cannot be surpassed Every department being
under the immediate direction of the most
Talented Artists of the Profession,
the proprietor is enabled to defy
COMPETITION IN THEATRICALsl
whether il be in regard to Quality Quantity or Price
The most perfect cleanliness, order and decomm is
maintained throughout the establishment which has
secured it the reputation Of being the
Cheapest place Of amusement in de World,
and to enable all visiting the city to examine not only
the vast collection of curiOsities, but also Il
witness the splendid, chaste and amusing entertain
ments, the price Of
Admission to the Whole,
Is only 25 cents. Childrm half Price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11
Miscellaneous Articles.

Gold and Silver PENCIL CASES, Spectaeles-all
kinds Rogers SCISSORS and KNIVES Of all the
most approved patterns Diamond Needles. steel and
very extensive assortment of Ladies' and Gentle
mems Dressing Cases, splendid Work Boxes, CARD
CASES Of Shell Pearl and Ivory, POCKET BOOKS
Port Folios. sc, Elegant WAX DOLLS, common
dressed DULLs. great variety of GAMES and anus
ing Disseeted Pictures, embracing complete assort-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

O5% Ice and ice water arc capital rene
dies for the Jysenlery. Give them freely
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11
HAIR WODEo

His assortment of this article is complete and ele
CANT consisting of Lpiies' and Gentlemen's WIGS,
Half Wigs, Frizets, Bands and Brads of Hair. togeth
with full assortment Of articles suitable Tor
featuring Hair Work.
GJPCAsH PAID for long HAIR from 10 inches to
any ength-the price paid will be in proportion to the
length
Ladies and Gentlemen visiting the city respect
fully invited to call aud examine the above without
feeling the least obligation to purchase.
Persons in pursuit Of articles for PRESENTS, will
find at this Establishment all the New, Curious and
most desirable articles, the variety is greater than
can be found elsewhere.
O. Don't forget the No. l4l WASH
INGTON STREET-neariy opposite
the Old South, three doors from School 81
EBEN. E. DYER.
BOSTON, May, IG4s. 6miO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11
GOLD PENS AND CASES.

At prices from S2 to $50 per dozen. the very best
assortment, REAL DIAMOND POINTS, may be had
at Wholesale and Reta--al of which are manufactur.
ed at his establishment in the best manner and so
low scale OF Prices that purchasers cannot fail be
satisfied Every Pen has his name inscribed on it,
guarantee of its goodness
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11
AccOrdeOns.

A Splendid assortment OF FRENCH and GERMAs
AccoRDEoSs, from to II and II Keys, which was
selected by Of the best Judges the most APP
proved makers in France and Germany
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11
BOSTON MUSEUM.
FREMONT STREET,

Betoeen Court and School SIS, Boston.
TINHIS establishment having been removed to the
superb edifce erected for the express purpose, at
a cost Of nearly
QUARTER OF MILLION DOLLARS,
is now acknowledged to be the most valuable and per
fecty arranged institution the kind in America The
entire premises cover nearly
Twenty Thousand feet of Land,
the whole of which, with its numerous cabinets is
crowded with every variety of
Birds, Quadrupeds, Fish, Reptiles, Insects,
Shtlls, Minerals, Fossils, &c.
from all parts of the world together with upwards of
1000 COSTLY PAINTINGS,
and rare valuable Engravings, among which are
Suy's great Picture OF
washington Crossing the Delaware.
Portraits of the Governors of Massachusetts, and all
the Presidents, &c painted by the best artists lining
the walls in every part, and with the unique Satuary,
Egyptian Indian and Polynesan Relics, &c, swelling
TO the number OF nearly
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ARTICLES,
comprising every conceivable
RARE AND CURIOUS THING,
that instruct amuso, and among which visitors
will always find something that is
GPNew, Strange and Instructiye.s0
The most liberal arrangements having been made
both in the old country and this, for procuring living
novelties, such as
Giants, Dwarfs, Orang Outangs, sc.
The entire of this gigantic collection is exhibition,
every day, and through the evening,
splendidly Illuminated with Gas.
In addition to which every Evening, and We'd
nesday and Saturday afternoons for the accommodation
Of strangers, series of
Theatrical and Musical Performances,
consisting either of
Sterling and tcitty Comedies,
Thrilling and Ingenious Dramas,
Soul Inspiring Operas,
llb9h moeing Fdrces,
or Gorgeous Specidcles,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

BRUSHES.

The most complete assortment Of every kind. via :
Hat Hair. Cloth, Tooth and Shaving BRUSHES
splendid patterns of English and French Tooth
Brnshes made paItlcnaIly for his Retail sales.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

Extracts from the Speech Of Ne Clayton Of
Defatoare, ia offence Of Zaehwy Tay-
Tor, in the U. s. Senate, July 5, is4s.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-28

you were in resisting my advice second
time. when would have had you make
more lraste to become rich 70 me, that
never made shilling in all my life, and
whose only experience is in spending and
losing, there is something even mracu-
lous IN fhe way you have got on. Come
tell the secret, Mary. Had YOU, as Nurse
Mahony used to relate of our greai-grand-
mother, who fed all of her poor ighbors
out Of one chest of meal in some famine
of old-had you an angel dove that would
light on the chest with the earliest dawn,
and shake meal from her wings until il
filled as fast as it had been emptied the
evening before ? Had you such dove,
Mary.
'You should ask that question of Frank
said John Travers softly Jf not favor
ed with angels visits, he has one sweet
household dove that comes as near as any
mortal may be to an angel upon EARTH.
Then what will that fair bird saw con-
tinued George. in still liSelier tones,
what will she think of my coming to pro-
pose another flight? Nay, Frank and
John Travers, do not look so grave all at
once and Mary, do not turn those duye-
like eyes away-raiher turn them to that
window and you will see where want
you to alight.' And his eyes frightened
mischievoLsly as he added,-'Though
neither Barley Hill nor Mount Nugcnt
are in view, look down, Mary, along the
rivers bank, where the smoke is curling
up through the old ash trees see where
the sun is glancing on the water; yes,
the wheel is still going round, the fire
still on the hearth, but old johnson died
yesterday, broken-hearted, they say, at
the failure of his misery speculatons in
the end. God forgive him he took his
own turn out of the poor all fhe year
but at any rate he is gone now, aud the
mill and the cottage fallen back into nv
hands. Frank and Mary, owe you a
good turn, So let HE pay my debts too
even John can say Iothiug against that,
or against my proposal now. You have
capital enough aud experience ton, So
take the mill. and may Jon thrive there
as well as you have already done here
OIce again-but on how much truer-
grounds-aIl parties were pleased; alb
hearts then present were more closely
drawn together. Sweet had been the uses
Of adversely to all but none showed their
effect mole plainly than Mrs. Dandy:
serene and chastened spirit was visible iIr
all her manner, visible in her silcncr, iu
her grateful looks and when the change
was made. and every tongue was eloquent
on the beauty Of the situation. the advan-
tages Of the position, she scarcely ventur-
ed TO whisper, even in her Utmost heart,
what once would have formed its oudest
theme, they have returned 10 their proper
position after ALL
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-28
AGRICULTURAL.
LABORING COMMUNITIES.

Hon. HARVEY BALDWIN, in his address
before the Onondaga County Agricultural
Society, made some good remarks in ref
erence to the effects of industry. as com>
pared with indulerce, on the character
and pr"sperlty of communities. lie came
10 the conclusion that as "a general princi-
ple, that commGnity which is required to
toll the most consi anly, TO economic the
most closely and live most frugallv. will
be found 10 be physically, morally and ia
tellectuaIly in the best condition" He
made some comparisons in illustration Of
the principle: Look for example to the
azure sky-the bland atmosphere-th the
temperate climate-the fertile soil of It.
ally, and there behold her peoPle-as
acknowledgement, trifling, licentious, de-
PRAYED and 5eggarly poor, numbering
more Of the lazzaroni, than perhaps any
other nation on earth. Look TO the O.
cean Isles, and especially those that bor>
der cur own Southern coast: warmed by
a tropical sun and famed by perpetual
summers breeze, their fat and fertile soils
Weld almost without tillage or toll, in the
greatest luxuriance and profusion, every,
thing necessary to the support and ccufort
of man and yet as whole. how misera-
BILE, degraded, licentious, ignoi ant and de-
based" On the other hand he refers to
New England and the Northern States,
where from necessity the people are all O.
Dliged 10 live in the constant practice of
all these virtues, and where on earth will
you lind better people than they-it is
their cllmate-their frugal habits, their
constant and perseyering industry that
contributes largely to make them so."-I
Cuhirdtor.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-28

EDIToRs-A letter from New York to
the National Era, noticing the nomina>
tions of Messrs. Brooks and Greeley, re-
marks:
at is somewhat remarkable, that here
tofore SO few members of the Press have
been called to occupy political Offices
Certainly there is no class of the comuu>
nifty more generally competent to admins
ter public trusts with credit and fidelity.
Editors are much better informed on po>
Iitical matters, as well as on general SUBJ
jects, than lawyers, who form part of the
majority of our Legislatures. both State
and National, while their talents for adj
are, at all events, not inferior
TO those possessed by lawyers, merchants
or farmers. The editorial pro-
fession of itself is eminently calculated to
give expansion to the views of those en-
gagged in it, and there can be no guess
ton that it aids essentially in the forma-
ton of good business habits, and the cul-
tivation of such cardinal virtues as promp-
iitude, dispatch, condensation, and practI-
cal sense"
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-28
1)ortrpp.
For the Galaxy.

For the Galaxy.
" OH! I'VE LOST 4 MOTHERS LOVE-
Nay, Sister, say not thus-that precious boon,
Ear:hs hottest thing-no, no, it is not lost
From yondcr opening clouds in realms of light,
lis scattering fragrance DER thee, all unseen.
That Mothers cye-itsclf very soul
Rests with bcSeechinS gaze upon thee now,
To reassurc thy fond and trusting heart
That thou has: never lost a Mothers love"
Her words of counsel shall hot come again--
The fountain ne'cr will dry, that even now
Has banchcd thy check with ever-gushng tears
OH let them freely now-bnt list, meanwhile,
The tender lay that wakes for thee in Heaven;
And in thy troubled dreams, remember still,
That, lowering near, thou hast 4" Mothers love.
New Haven, Nov. I6, 1913.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-28
;UREN AND CAss AT THE HEAD OF SALT RIVER.


Tune" o Susanna
Wev laid plank from boat bank and dropped them the
Their dismal VOYAGE ended now, their gded dreams oer
So they ID nothing do they sat them down to chat
And he that spoke foremost word conscientious Mat
Oh Lewis Cass, my boy you're in a fix with me,
For they've rowed up Salt River,
The Elephant to
Now don't YOU see old Governor the drift of what I've done
I'coudnt be the President thought I'd have un
My free soil friends may all be hangedor anything care,
So long as have kept you from the Presidential chair
Oh Lewis Cass think you will agree
That | rowed you up Salt River,
The Elephant to
The General fired up tlis-says he, upon my word,
I'd tried my luck hit msSf hadn't broke my sword;
| coudn have believed it. Want really makes me sick
To think that you should play such awful dirty trick
Oh Van Buren,, how you cheated me,
When sent up Salt River,
The Elephant to
About the latter end of March, to have a
France England the Pope for each do abhOr
| slouIn be particular any would do,
And my plans thrown awayan owing, Mat, to YOU
Oh cruel Martin, how you treated me,
When you sent up Salt River,
The Elephant to
Just as he spoke the sage cpcd goodly pile of TIMBER
Away an-poor Matty Vanhe proved himself quite timber
Says he platform have found, and on to it III go,
lis just good Platform they built at Buffalo,
oh Lewis Cass, you need not rail at me,
Though we're both rowcd up Salt River,
The Elephant to
And you may write down ass, if don't mend
diion;
Our perch upon these tmbersck shall aye remembered be-
For they rowd up Salt Rivcr-thc Elephant
oh Taylor Wings We grlge to yc,
Cause you sent up Salt River,
The Elephant to
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-28

NEW USE FOR ARDENT SP:RITs.-A cor
responder; of the Ohio Cutivatnr says that
little alcohol or almost auy b!aJ of a.
dent spirits, placed on the b'-.la IDS
round and under hive OF ir.'ira-sa hecs,
will allay thei" fury. and eau il.--a - cease
fighting. II an article which = me human
race by the ears will produce peace and har
mony in hive Of bees, the fact is certainly
anomalous
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-28

through the bad roads of winter. viii at once
suggest the propriety of our advice, and, as
we hope, spur you on 10 the performance OF
this necessary duty at the earliest possible pc
riod.-Imericdn Farmer.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-28

FIRE WoooD.-Being ourselves a good low
Ct Oh good warm tire-side in winter, and anx-
ious that all Gods creatures shall participate
IN The same comfort as we do ourselves. we
EEL particularly anxious that YOU have CIT and
-.H9a IN, as ear y as possible, full sunnlv of
%oou' not onl, for the greenhouse. bnt fdr tbe
i-'''erS also The Inconvenience of barl;n@
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-28

FooLIsH MAS.-A man drowned himself,
in Philadelphia, because he had been robbed
of large sum of money. Soon after he
was fairly dead, most OF the money was re-
covered.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-28

q When woman loseth her good name,
she can't get it back again. That is precisely
the case with dog made up into sausages
he's gone forever
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-28
Approved, November IS, 1913.
An act in relation to trial by jury.


II isherebJ eB0cted, Sc.
SEC. I. When any person shall be brought
before any magistrate, charged with either of
the offences mentioned in section twenty one,
twenty-five, t~ehty-rhree, ttenty-four and
twenty-five, Of chapter ninety five, and in Sec
tons one and ten, of chapter ninety-cight, and
in sections five and seven, OF chapter eighty
two, OF the Revised Statutes, such magistrate:
in case he shall decide not to bind over the re-
spOndent for trial at the county court. but to
take jurisdiction of, and try the respondent for
the offence mentioned in said actions, shall, OF
:he request of such respondent, cause Jury
to be Immediately summoned, to try such per-
son. at the expense Of the treasury, to which
the fine is payable. in case a recovery is had
in favor on such respondent
SEC. ,. This act shall take effect from its
passage.
Approved, November Is. 1913.
An act regulating the duties Of Road Commits
sionerS.
n Is hereby enacted, Sc.
SEC 1. ANY Boaril Of Commissioners who
NAV have been heretofore appointed by the
County or Supreme Court; ID btiild make or
put in repair any bridge, or to lay out, alter or
discontinue any highway, and who have noe
completed the business Of their commission or.
any Commissioners hereafter 10 be appoi1:S
by said court for the purpose aforesaid, 'sI,s,i
have power TO order ami direct tho town or
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-28

"What, sir, have my client did p? Norh-
ing, sir, nothing. But Thar is the man what
have did the mischief. Him it weer. sir.
what with the lerocity ola bloodhound, sciz-
ed single and pursued the victim ~
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-28

u fyou wish to be happy for day, get
well shaved; ir for week. get invited to a
wedding if for month, buy good nag !;
if for half year, buy handsome house: it
for year, marry handsome wife: but if
you would be always cheerful, lake the news
papers. and pay for them.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-28

IN act in addition to an act in relation to Mag
netic TclegraplIs; approved Oct. :, 1917
II IS hereJy enGcfed.Sc.
SEC. !. Whenever, in the erection Ct said
line Of telegraph, the owner Or occupant of IA
ny lands or tcnemenrs shall have sustained, or
be likely to sustain any damage, in consequence
of such erection, for such line, ihc selcctHcn
OF the town or Mayor of any city. in which such
lands or tehcments shall be situated, shall ex-
anime and appraisc such damage, and the same
shall be paid by said association or company,
before any erection shall be made: And the
decision and appraisal Of such selccimcn or
MAYOR, shall be final, due notice being given,
as required in the second section Of the act TO
which this is in addition.
SEC. ?. This act shall take effect from its
passage.
Approved, November IS, 1913.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-28

Mrs. Darlington says that she intended
the conscrt of the Female Cemetary last
evening, and some songs were extricated
with touching pythagorus." She declares
''the whole thing went off like Packen-
ham shot; the goang angels sung like
syrups and looked like angels Just out of
paradox"
C. There is county in Michigan
named Van BMrcn, and the shire-town is
named Par-PaU. They suit each other
to hair.
81 The Boston Post claims the election of
Weber in the Sd Congressional district, and calls
it "a dcmecratic1gain7 Here when it was proba-
bic that Mr.. Weber had succeeded, the locos be-
gan to brag that he would act With Watch
man.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-28
Laws of Vermont.

An act in amendment of an &c. releting to the
militia. il is hereby enacted By Tie General As
sem6ty Of he State Of Vermont, as toi'o,rS:
SEC. 1. The two hundred and fGrtieth sec
ton Of an act entitled an act in relation to-
the militia approved, November H., 1912,
shall be so amended as to read as follows
Each member of company CT uniform mill
tia, who shall be returned uniformed and e.
quipped, to the town clerk, shall draw from.
the treasury of this State, the sum Of two dol
lars. annually, on presenting on or before the
first day Of November in each year, to the
state treasurer, certificate from said town
clerk, that he has been so returned.
SIC. 2. Section eleven of an act in amend
ment Of an act in relation to the militia, np-
proved, November I, 1913. is hereby repealed
WILLIAM {. kITTREDGE,
Speaker Of Die House of hepreStnfatireS.
RoBERT FIERroIHT,
IyeSideRf If he Senate.
Approved, November "a, 1s4S,
CARLOS COOLIDGE.