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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15
TuE PIoKrSGs.- people would give more

The PIoKINGs.-If people would give more
attention to facts, says the Lowell Journal, and
be less tiekled at following the music of high
sounding pretensions, they would do much, al
though they might talk great deal less, in puri-
flying the Government, and making it less a We
hicle Of wholesale robbery and downright swim
ding, than it now is, and has been for years.
Millions Of money have gone from the pockets
Of the people into those Of cunning rogues, aid
ed by party favor, during the present war. As
IN illustration of the way in which the last grab
was made at the 'pickings," read the following
Galveston News:
at Public .SaLe.-Mere rubbish, such as no
one wanted, although full sales or PuDIc proper
ty were advertised.
Private Soies.-The U. S. ship St. Louis cost
some twenty thousand dollars when she sailed
from Philadelphia to Vera Cruz, sold unbeknown
except to the purchaser, for the amount, un-
derstood, Of not so let the Government deny it)
of five hundred dollars.
The u. S. steamer Mary Somers, iron, that
cost the Government some thirty thousand dol
lars, and for which many purchasers were in the
market, was sold for twelve or thirteen thousand
dollars and may be less.
The brig Architect, coppered and copper fas-
tened, ;-h;ch scs. sonc four Or fTe thousand, Yves
sold for four hundred dollars.
The surf boats were sold at private sale. The
property at the castle was sold at private sale--
The property at the Island of SACRIFICES was
sold at private sale-and all was sold at private
sale to those who were connected in its profits
before those who are recognized as the public
had chance of purchasing"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

You've Ip'ERs.-A great deal is said,
and Justly. against allowing boys TO be
idling away their time, and lounging about
tayerns, bowling alleys, &c. This loahng
destroys more young men in cities than all
other causes put together But there is
droning. dissipaiing, lackadaisical class of
gi,ls called young lndies." who are really
in n worse way than these same Young fell
lows. While their fathers, plain, honest
mechanics aud laboring men, work carly
and late 10 make hard living, and furnish
them with the whcIewith 10 show of in
public and their mothers enslase them
selves 10 keep them tidy, and cook their
meals, these interesting creatures are loll-
ing about, terrified at nothing so much as
the idea Of earning the salt that seasons
their food. Yon cannot induce them 10
do little plain sewing by offering them
double pay, lest they should be known 10
be working girls" and lose all chan
ces for the fashionable world. Interesting
creatures "a drawback on industrious
parents doomed to helpless dependence
through life. or 10 be lightweight TO dup
ed husbands.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

A Few WORDS FOR CHiLDREN.-You
we're made TO be kind, generous and mag
unanimous. IL there is boy in-lhe school
who has a club foot, don't let him know
that you ever saw it. If there is poor
boy with ragged clothes, don't talk about
rags when he is in hearing. If there Is
lame boy, assign him some part of the
game which does not require running. II
there be hungry one, give him part Of
your dinner. II there lie a dull one, help
him To get his lesson. II there is bright
one, be not curious of him for il one
boy is proud of his t,lents, and another is
envious Of them, there are two great wrongs
and no more talents than before. II a
larger or stronger boy has injured you. aud
is sorry for il, forgive him, and request
the teacher not to punish him. All the
school will show by their countenances how
much better il is 10 have great soul than
a great fist.-Hordee Mann,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

PROFITS OF FARMING.-A correspondent
Of the Boston CaitivdfOr states the success
OF man who left lucrative business in the
city Of Philadelphia for farming to make
profit. After two years trial, he was asked
If he did not find the profits small. compar-
ed with those of his trade, He answered.
"Quile the contrary; l have already real
lied far more than dared TO anticipate,
and am at The end Of two years richer
than ever could have become by twenty.
five years of successful trade. II is true, l
had more dollars and cents in trade than J
have now, but that is dross compared with
the blessings Of body, peace Of mind, which
gold and silver could never purchase.
eat, drink and sleep with an appetite; yawn
at bedtime, and never in the morning; am
up before The sun, and yet the day is never
too long; and more than all, have no ac-
ceptances 10 take up. Money! why what
use have for III raise my own food il
the richest profusion, and my own clothing
my estate is annually increasing in value
then what is the use of money! | can
eat or drink it, If it were cut into minc'
meat"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

qaiekeniag thought Mind exciies mind
aud though you should by no means swal.
low unchewed what your author admins
tiers, you should nevertheless read with a
mind open TO conyieiiou, canvassing inch
by inch, receiving the good, but rejecting
the bad. Yet never STOP where he leaves
you. Reflect on the SUBJECT ireued.-
Think the whole matter in hand over, in
all its ramihcations aud bearings Instead
of passively imbibing his conclusions, use
him 10 aid you in forming your OWNS a
means OF setting your own mind vigorous.
ly at work.
One word as to the selection Of your Ii.
brary. Do not con6ne il TO any oae class
OF books, whether religious, or scientific.
or amusing. or historical. Remember that
each Of your faculties requires It's appropri-
ate food. While some buy all Methodist.
others all Catholic, others all Episcopalinn.
others all Presbyterian. others all inhdel
others MI scientific books, do you purchase
some Of oil kinds, that you may prove all
things, aud hold fas, that which is good"
But Of all other books. those on Phrsn.
oiogy and Physiology will benefit you most
because they teach you the laws Of your
being, and the conditions of happiness,
and that with all the authority OF estab-
lished science. Scientific books should
take precedence Of all Others, because
they teach you nature, and conduct you
Through nature up to natures God :" and
chronological and physiological science
should stand first among scientific works,
because these sciences relate TO the highest
department Of nalure--mainly. man and
mans mind, which is the highest depart
ment Of man. Neiiler, silver, nor gold,
nor jewels, nor stock, nor houses, nor
lands, nor any other species Of property
whatever, can at oil compare with this in
lis intrinsic value, nor in The happiness il
is capable Of comforting upon you. Aud |
submit to the practical experience Of all
those who possess this class Of books, for
the correctness Of these remarks.
In conclusion, let every young man be-
gin life with fixed determination TO spend
a portion of each day in the vigorous,
powerful and exclusive exercise OF bis in-
ielleciual faculties in the discipline Of his
mind, in the acquisition Of useful knowl.
edge, in the study Of nature, and in reason
ing on those great moral truths taught
throughout every department Of her works.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

g. The "CUP OF Coin WATER."-A young
Englishwoman was sent TO France 10 be
educated in Hugueno, school in Paris
A few evenings before the fatal massacre
Of ST. Barlholomews Day august 24ih,
1879, she and some Of her young com.
panions were taking walk in some part
Of the town where there were sentinels
placed, perhaps, on the walls; aud you
know that when a soldier is on guard he
must not leave his post until lie is relieved,
that is, till another soldier comes TO take
his place. One Of the soldiers, as the
young ladies passed him, besouglt them TO
have the charity to bring him little water,
adding that he was very i'll. and il would
be as much as his life was worth to go and
fetch il himself The ladies walked on,
much offended at the man for presumlng Ia
speak 10 them, all but the young English,
woman, whose compassion was moved, aud
who, leaving her party, procured some wa
ter and brought il 10 the soldier. lie beg
ged her 10 tell him her name and place o
abode and this she did When she re
joined her companions. some blamed an'
others ridiculed her attention TO a common
soldier; but they soon had reason TO la
ment that they had not been equally CON
passionate, for the grateful soldier coniriv
ed, on the night Of the massacre, to saw
this young Englishmoman, while all ,h
other inhabitants Of the house she dwelt Il
were killed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

HoRRIBLE WAsTETULEEss.-lt seems
that full grown Buckeye in rather an OBJ
livious and balmy state, tumbled into
stage coach one bright morning beside a
traveller. who was 'in pursuit OF knowl
edge" certainly al shat time "under diff
culiies." Amer the ribins had been pick.
ed up and the chooses" received notice to
start, the traveller remarked 10 the new
conner that "Ohio was fine country"
Ta-hic-ain't noIhin' else p" hiccough-
ed the Buckeye.
"Whst is the staple production, sir"
"Co.or.orn 90
"You must raise large quantity; what
is done with il, sir 2"
"Whir-hic- why, good de'eal is used
up for whi-hic-isky, aud some they 'oasts
in making bread"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

CT Several heartless landlords in Albany have
taken advantage Of the general distress, arising
from the late FIRE, to increase their rents
Many unprincipled wretehes in London Gays
letter in the Boston Courier) "refuse to feed
their indenied apprentices, but require them to
steal their subsistence"
Here is an epitaph for such @ings as the above
a.Their souls were surprisingly small,
Yet the cleaners may find them, perhaps,
When, after the Judgment Of all,
They go forth to gather the scupsP
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

A STRONG REAsoN.--A Western Barnburn-
err, while standing on the steps of the Mansion
House on Saturday, saw the flag attached to the
pole in Washington Square A gentleman ask
ed him il he intended to vote for old Zach p
"NO," said he, with earnestness.' Who will
you vote for?" inquired the gentleman. al
shall vote for Martin Van Buren," he replied
Upon being asked why he should thus vote, be
replied :-"Bocause, in 1874, | sold cutter that
cost me eighty dollars for seventy-fye dollars, tC
be paid when Martin Van Buren, shall be elect
ed President; and rant 10 get my pay"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

A HANDSOME CoMPLIMEST.-As token of
appreciation, the London Religious Tract Soci-
ETY. have just sent a box Of their charming books,
225 in number, to Rev. DIR. Todd of This village.
and make this compliment 10 an American au-
thor. The books are worth not less than S75.
Every such deed strengthens the universal bond
of brotherhood. -Pinsfeld, Mass Sun.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

or Two gentlemen, coming up St. Lonis ST.,
New Orleans, had their attention excited by
peculiar noise. Looking about they found a
drunken man lying in the gise 0d ,bs rs sniEe
which measured seven feet In length, and had
the man taken care Of The serpent Of he still,
which brought him into trouble, they did not
molest-it probably being shielded bylaw
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

FRENcH ISsuaoENTs.-Itis stated in Phil
adelphia paper that =" two agents Of the French
Government have arrived in the United States,
with the view of buying tract of land for the
purpose Of sending thiiher part Of the nsur-
gents of june" II they should ever kick up a
Robbery in this country, il would be laid to our
republican Institutions by the despots OF Europe.
Boston Courier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

"CAsTING Our DEVILS ny BEELzEBuB."
An Australian journal says, that an immigrant
succeeded in curing his wife, whose limb had
been bitten by venomous serpent, through the
application of bottle of whiskey, mouth down
ward, to the wound. The whiskey gradually
became darker and the dscoloration around the
bite diminished, until al last the whole of the
poison appeared to have been absorbed by the
spirit. The same experiment is said to have of
ten succeeded in this country, in case of rattle
snake bitcs.-Scientifc American.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

RT A large stone, at one of the heavy blasts
on the Hudson River Railroad, was thrown high
in the air, and in its descent passed through the
roof of a house, and through the intervening
floors and walls, until it brought up in the earth
at the bottom Of the cellar. II brushed the
shoulder Of an old lady, at work in the kitchen,
and made slight rent in her sleeve. II Is said
that she was somewhat frightened.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

81 gentleman named Tcknor, who has
large oil and paint establishment in New York,
has discovered process by which paints of all
colons can, when applied to wood, iron, or any
other material, be made TO have polish and
service equal to the finest porcelain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

ca II is seldom we hear of man Boosting of
having prevented great good to secure the
continuance of great evil But this position is
now occupied by Gen. Cass. He brides himself
upon having gone against the Proviso on the
ground that its passage would have been "death
to the Warl" What friend of Peace can give
his suffrages TO a man thus bloody minded
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

RELIGIOUS REFuGEEs.-There arrived a,
New Haven, Conn, on the s0ih ult., in the schr.
Gold Hunter, from Porto Rico 2S Portuguese
passengers, who were forced to leave the island
of Madeira some two years since, by Popish per
secution. They are said TO be Presbyterians.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

A PHiLosoPHER IN ApyERsIrY-A cir
cums,ance was yesterday related to US as
having occurred a short time since in the
debtors department Of our Jail, in which
one Of the most striking examples Of ooOI
reasoning was manifested that has ever
come under our knowledge. A debtor to
the amount Of some $50 was immured by
his creditor some seyeS months since. and
after enduring his confinement with great
r-''-.-- -@d annanimiiy, unit several weeks
ago, he made proposal 10 his creditor that
il he would let him have his liberty. he
would give him the amount Of the original
debt
To this the creditor dissented, but after
a few weeks, he sent messenger TO the
Jail TO tell his debtor that il he would con-
sent to give his signature to couple Of
notes, one for the amount Of the debt, and
the other for the amount Of the COSTS aud
jail fees, he would sci him al liberty. The
debtor took the notes from the messenger
with the remark. that he would consider
on the matter, and let him have an answer
in few days When the time came for
him TO make his decision, and to say yes or
no TO the proposition, he very coolly remark
ed, that after having considered the matter
well, he had come TO the determination Ia
do no such thing. and upon his reasons be.
ing asked for, he proceeded very deliber.
ately TO define the process by which he had
argued himself into his determination.
Said he, 81 consider first, that time is
money; seeond, that as the time Of ne
gro is worth about 81 rer day, The time Of
a white man is worth 10 him a, least the
same third, that as my creditor, by con
fning me here, has taken tpo hundred ana
ten days Of my time, he owes me s2I0.-
Now IL my creditor will Just deduct the
amour, OF what owe him and let me have
the balance, will very willingly pay h'
costs. Otherwise, said he, ! shall stay
where ! am for the present, as | have 4
pretty good constitution, and am as able tc
lay by and take little rest this warm
weather as any one l"-BaltimOre Clipper
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

A DUEL FOR EFFEor.--We see, says Prem
iice of the Louisville journal, that couple Of
fools in Virginia are talking about duel on
horseback. If they must fight, they should be
compelled to fight on foot. They have no right
to endanger the lives of their betters. The
horses, we suppose be means
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

The DHFERESoE.-Cass goes for stealing
territory from Mexico, and letting slavery ON IL
Van Buren, goes for stealing territory from Mex
leo, and keeping slavery off it If he can. Tay-
lor goes for leaving it with Mexico, to be kept
free by its right owners Worcester True IPhig.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

A Coon SroRY.-An exchange paper prints
story about Mr. Cas- and pet parrot, with the
significant title Of "more noise and confusion"
in alluson t. de speech made by Mr. Cas- at
Cleveland or somewhere else. The story is that
Mr. Cas- has favorite parrot, which, from the
very universally of the cry even around Mr.
Cas- own neighborhood, had caught up the
words "Hurrah for old Tack" Its owner, sup
posing that some unruly boys were purposely in
sulting and annoying him, sent the footman out
10 disperse them, who returned with the word
that the street was clear of youngsters. Still
the ominous cry was heard, "Hrrrah, hurrah for
old lack" The distress of Mr. Cass, when the
yociferaton was traced to the actual vociferator,
''may be more easily imagined than described"
Albany Journal.
ANoTuER.-T The General was making q
speech at Columbus, Ohio, in 1874, when he
took occasion to vent his indignation at Wing
emblems, flags, poles, coons, and all. While he
was expressing his contempt for all such insults
to the understandings Of the people, two large
wagon loads of hickory passed before him in the
State House yard, covered with hickory bushes
and little muslin flags Mistaking them for
Wing devices, he pointed to them and pronounce
ed the spectacle disgraceful in the last degree.
Said he, ~ have been among Indians, but new
er saw anything so degrading and contemplate
even among them"
The Generals face must have been unusually
interesting when he was informed by friend al
his elbow, that these wagons were loaded with
LOcofoeo arguments louisville Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15

eT"Are a man and his wife both onep" ask
ed the spouse of a red-eyed gentleman one morn
ing, as be held his aching head with both hands.
" Yes, / suppose So" was the reply. "Well,
them" said she, al came home drunk last night,
and ought to be ashamed of myself" This back
handed rebuke from long-suifering but afiec-
tionate wife, effectually cured him Of his brutsl
propensity.-New York Sun,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-15
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TERMs-To single subscribers, $500 year. To
Companies, and those who pay in advance, liberal
discount will be made.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-08-02

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ries which led to il. Ills next chan,srw'II
be devoted to the Missouri CO nprom;sc
aud The mex, to The present asila,;on.
Whether there will be another beyond II
know moi. Ii will dcpcnd OIL what we
,n.,dn
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or uind and he disposcd 10 Look to more
re,,n,e aud recondite causes. he will trace
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sop ,o1,a" They grow 70 all The freedom of
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-08-02

"onest anq industrious and hence have 4
P"s'uons atn pride uf character Of which
he!lhef p&eIiy nor misfortune eau de
prive them.
Dnt g9 further. and hold hat Justice
ana INC constitution are the easiest aud
'alesl ground on which The question CAT
ne settisd,Feearded in reference ID parry.
IL may o%e;ft'ed % on lhet ground simply by
hon ac'iopTby leaving the territories free
anu oPensto The emigration of all the
world, 80 Eans as they continue so, aud
when iheys9ecome States To ADOPT what.
ever constitution they please, with the sin.
gle reslrIcltp1 to be republican,, in order to
Their adnlssl9n into the Union. If a party
cannot safely take This broad and soliI
position and successfully maintain il. what
Other can g take and maintain ! If it
cannon maintain itself hy an appeal to the
great principles Of justice. the constitution.
ana sell-@oyerEmenr, to what other, sulli.
cienlly stropg to uphold them in public
'plninn' caa they appeal? | greatly mis-
Iake The character of The people of this
Union II such an appeal would MOI prove
successful, H elher party sholld have the
masnanImlty to step forward aud boldly
make it. llwould, 10 my opinion, be re-
celved with Shouts Of Appreciation by the
rarlolic and intelligent in every qparler.
There is deep feeling prevailing he
country lhatithe Uuion and oIIler political
institutions are in danger, which such
course would dispel aud spread joy over
The land.
Now is lbe time 10 take the step, aud
hrlug about5!he result so devoutly To he
wished. lhave believed from The besill-
nlns that this was the only question suiIi.
clenIly poIeattlo Dissolve the Uniun, and
'ubvert our System Of government; and
hat The soouer;l was met and settled The
safer aud better for all. I have never
loubIed bntzlhai if permitted to progress
beyond certain point. lis settlement
would become impossible, aud am under
leep conviction bd.l it is now rapidly ap.
'roachins it.santl thai if it is ever to be
'ver'ed, it must be done speedily. In ut.
erlng these opinions Look 10 the whole.
I speak earnestly il is 10 save and pro
ecl -Assdeen az is the stake of the