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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

THE FAMiLy CIRcLE.-I love to visit a
family where love reigns. II does me good
in every respect well remember and
never shall forget, the happiness that
enjoyed, aud the real benefit that receiy-
ed, in visiting certain family, while was
pursuing my college studies. l took de-
light in visiting several families, but one
house was my favoritc resort, especially il
my studies perplexed me, or anything had
transpired TO discompose my mind or in
any way irrtate my feelings this was a
house of widow lady who had five most
lovely children. ] think never witnessed
in any other family such perfect govern
menf. The slightest indication Of the wish
Of the mother, was law with all the chill
dren. This she had gained not by acct
dent, but by the most judicious training of
each Of her children from infancy. She
possessed much decision Of character, and
neur swerved from her purpose to yield by
selfish desire to one of her offspring, aud
they understood her character. But kind
ness and love lowered above every thing
else and all felt II and imbibed the same
disposition. Having lost her adviser, she
made her children her conhdents, and FIRE.
quently asked advice Of them, even 10 the
youngest Of six years of age. This in
creased their confidence in her and like
wise induced in them habits Of reflection.
investigation and foresight; so that they
manifested an independence Of mind and
decision of character and judgment far
above most children of their ages.
Green Mountain Freeman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

STABLES Nothing conduces more 10
the health of horse, than a good and
wholesome stable. 1t should he built upon
a high, airy, and firm situation. that the
horse in bad weather, may come in and 60
out clean. No animal delights more in
cleanliness than the horse, or TO whom bad
smells are more dsagreeable aud PERM
cious. Great attention should be paid to
the removal of all offensive aud pulrid mat.
ter, to prevent the farcy and other trouble
some aud distressing diseases.
Cuhipotor Almanac.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

The OPEN. CoUNTENAscE. -Give US the
frank, full. and wildly marked countenance,
which bespeaks cheerful, ingenious, ener-
getic and manly soul within, that des.
pises selhshness, ingratitude and mean
ness a soufiha loves iis kind, and sym
paihises with their Joys and sorrows; a
soul ever assiduous for the extension Of hui
man attainmenis, a soul full Of lofty gent.
us, and noble moral energy, ready for ev-
ery good word or work. In fine, a cheer
ful and enterprising spirit. soliciious to adj
vance mankind in all that ennobles human
character. and fits man for peace on earth,
and joy in heaven. We like this plain in.
dex TO the soul.
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-Nymph, in thy prisons,
BE all nv sins remembered. ;"

Poor Ophelia !" calculated the Scotch
girl sadly "she went crazy for love"
All, thought |, here is intelligence as
well as beauty, taking o steerage passage
and not the first time, for which poverty
they have been companions before, too, |
suspect, is no stranger to this party.
Impressed with these reflections, ! en-.
tered into conversation with my new made
acquaintance, and soon discovered that she
was remarkably intelligent, as well as beau
liful Ii seemed to me that fairer hair was
never braided on farer brow.
Her neck and shoulders were exqulsliely
turned, aud added to the charm Of features
which were decidedly palrician. There
was a naivetie in her manner, too, that had
caught its tone from position, ] thought,
evidently above her present one. She had
also nothing Of The Scotch in her accent,
which was broad enough on the lips OF her
companions. Though she was apparently
poor, there was not only great neainess in
her humble toilet, but style tina, was above
the "clay diggin." Several little trinkeis
upon her person-a ring, breast-pin, aud
particularly massive cross, attached TO a
handsome gold chain-attracted my aitcn-
ton, especially the latter. and indicated not
only from their value, but the manner in
which they were worn, her superiority To
her companions, as well as the fact. 10 my
mind, that she was a Roman Catholic
Her companions were rigid Presbyterians
soon learned, and my fair assistant into
the boat, and reprover. did not attend, OBJ.
served, when an old Scotchman in the az
lernoon read the Bible TO the group Of i'm
migrants gathered about him. but withdrew
10 the side of the boat aud looked over
pensiyely into the water.
She interested me much. Being myself
at that time, wearer of large pair Of
whiskers, and an imperial to match. my
humble travelling companions were rather
shy Of me; but soon observing that my
fellow passengers above stairs knew me
well, and that was not unpopular among
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Work FOR JANuARY.-Repair tools; oil
and repair harnesses; study and supply in
door and outdoor conyeniences, make gates,
cloIhes.ine reels, ladders, goose-yokes and
take OF least one good agricultural paper.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08
HEAT OF THE EARTH.-It is contended

HEAT OF THE EARTH.-It is contended
by scientific men, says the Mobile Herald,
that the increase in the temperature as
one goes down towards the centre cor
roborates the theory that the whole earth
was once in a state of fusion and that
the interior, except mere shell on the
surface, is in that condition now,
The heat, it is said, increases about
one degree with every fifteen yards of
descent. OF course the ratio of increase
must be much greater as the molten sea
below is approached Taking this rate
of increase as correct, the temperature
would be as follows:
Water will, boil at the depth of 2,43O
yards.
Lead mets at the depth of S,400 yards.
There is red heat at the depth of miles.
Gold melts at 21 miles.
Cast iron at "a miles.
Soft iron at 81 miles.
And at the depth of 100 miles there is
temperature equal to the greatest artifi-
cial heat yet observed-a temperature
capable of fusing platina, porcelain, and
indeed the hardest substance known to
science. These temperatures show that
the earth is fluid at the depth of 100 miles,
and little more than the soil on which we
tread is fit for the habitation of organlz'
| ed beings. ...
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

The CATAsTRoPHE AT NIAGARA FALLS.
The Rochester American publishes an
account derived from an eye witness of
the loss of Mr.. Addington and Miss
Deforest, at Niagara Falls, The party
consisted of Mr.. Deforest, his lady. three
daughters, Mr.. A, and the gentleman who
narrsses the melancholy event.
"The eldest Of the daughters was en-
gagged to be married to Mr.. A., and the
youngest, Antoinette, little girl of six
years of age. They arrived there, and
about sunset went down together, and
crossed over to Goat Island, and from
thence to Luna Island, which lies still
further out in the River, towards the
Canada side. Here, within about tea
feet of the brink, and directly upon the
edge of the hurrying mass of waters, A.
and his betrothed stationed themselves
little in the rear OF these were the
narrator and the second sister, and farther
back still Mr. Deforest and his lady.
Little Antoinette was running around in
high spirits, from one to another Of the
group, laughing and dancing in all the
ight-heartedness of childhood. The rest
were conversing with peculiar vivacity
and cheerfulness. The sullen mass of
waters bearing onward heavily and ire
sistibly, the unchanging diapason of the
descending torrent in its rocky contact,
the dying beams of the sun silvering the
illpSve brink, and then the colder radi-
ance Of the moon tinging the restless
foam, seemed to inspire an unusual flow
of thought and feeling from all the party.
1t was nearly eight o'clock. They had
conversed long and. pleasantly. Little
Anne was still dancing and playing as
hard as ever. Her sllvery laughter rang
through the air, and her innocent gam
bols had brought maay a smile to the
lips of her parents. Soon, however, her
father perceiving that she approached
nearer the river, warned her away and
called her to him. Young Addington
Immediately turned around and said,
"Never mind; I will see that she is safe
With this, in girlish playfulness and spite,
she ran up behind him and pulled his
coat "Aha you rogue said he, 81 have
you now; IwiIIhhroto you orerthe Falls"
Taking her gently and playfully by the
arms, he lifted her up and swung her
out just over the water Alarmed at
her situation, she struggled while sus-
pended at the farthest, and slipped from
his hands. The instant she touched the
water she was borne fully six feet from
the shore. Addington turned-spoke but
q syllable to the horror-stricken girl be-
side him, and sprang after her-clasped
her at the waist-struggled for a moment
in the dark torrent, and then, with the
precious burden of his embrace, was
hurled like bubble over the brink.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

TAE INFLUENCE OF WoMAN.-Neaa
asks the question-"What makes those
men who associate habtnally with wo-
men superior to others? What makes
that woman who rs graceful and at easo
in the society of men superior to her sex
in general? Why are the women of
France so universally admired and loved
for their colloquial powers? Solely be-
cause they are in the habit Of free, grace
full. and continual conversation with the
other sex. Women IL this way lose their
frivolity; their delecacies and peculiari-
ties unfoldsall their beauty and captiva-
ton in the spirit of intellectual rivalry
And the men lose their pedantic, rude,
declamatory, or sullen manner. The coin
of understanding and the heart is changed
continually. Their asperities are rubbed
off, their better materials polished and
frightened, and their richness, like fine
gold wrought into finer workmanship by
the fingers of woman, than ever it could
be by those of men. The iron and steel
of the character are hidden, like the har-
ness and armor of giant, and stands in
knots of gold and precious stones when
they are not wanted in actual warfare"
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08
A NOBLE YoUTH.-The following an

A NOBLE YoUTH.-The following an
ecdote was related to a gentleman dur
ing the night he spent at farm house il
Virginia, some two years ago.
In December, IL, towards the close
of dreary day, woman and an infant
child We're discovered half buried in the
snow, by little Virginian, seven years
old. The lad was returning from schoo.
and hearing the means of some one il
distress, threw down his satchel of books
and repaired to thespot whence the sound
proceeded, with firmness becoming one
of ripper years. Raking the snow from
the benumed body of the mother, and
using means to awaken her to sense
of her deplorable condition, the noble
youth succeeded in getting her upon her
feet, the infant nesting upon its mothers
breast, turned its eyes towards their youth
full preserver and smiled as it seemed, in
gratitude for its preservation With
cotntenance filled with hope, the gallant
youth cheered the sufferer on, himself
bearing within his tiny arms the infant
child, while the mother leaned for sup,
pot upon the shoulder of her little con-
dustor My home is hard by, would he
exdaim, as often as her spirits failed her,
ant thus for more than three miles, did he
cher onward the mother and child, both
of whom otherwise must have perished
had it not been for this noble youth.
warm fire and kind attention soon
relived the sufferer, who, it appeared,
was in search of her husband, an emigrant
from New Hampshire, a recent purchaser
of a'farm in the neighborhood of ---
nearthis place. Diligent inquiry for sew
eral days found him, and in five months
after the identical house in which we are
sitting was erected and received the fam
lily. The child grew up to manhood
enteted the army-lost a limb at New
Orleans but returned to end his days, a
solaee to the declining years of his aged
parents.
"Where are they now?" asked the
narrator.
"Here," exclaimed the son. 81 am the
rescued one-there is my mother, and
here, imprinted OH my arm, is the name of
the noble youth, our preserver.
Hooked and read
WINFIELD SCOTT!
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08
II am sorry to hear livery sorry,

II am sorry to hear livery sorry,
said Mrs. Partington, and her specs looked
steamy as if in an atmosphere of tears
"Sorry for WHAT" anxiously inquired
Mrs. Sled Il see by the papers" con-
tinued Mrs. P, "that the Countess OF
Blessedness. in England, has failed, and
had to sell her articles of Uertu.' What
fraiI creatures we are. There's no know
ing what misfortin may drive us to. And
only think of these printers, too, as soon
as the poor woman made the slip, they
must sit right down and tell of her failing.
Isn't this a hard-hearted world, Mrs.
Sled?" Mrs. Sled assented: it seemed to
be one of those questions that admitted OF
no debate, and the toast and tea were dis.
cussed instead.-BoSton Post
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

CURIOUS HEAD DREss.-Lieut. Lynch
in his expedition to the Dead Sea, thus
describes curious head dress which the
women about Beyroot wear:
The most striking pecularity of dress
we saw, was the tautur or horn, worn
mostly by the wives Of mountaineers. 1t
was fourteen inches to two feet long,
three or four inches wide at the base,
and about one inch wide at the top. 1t is
made Of tin, silver or gold, according to
the circumstances of the wearer, and it is
sometimes studded with precious stones.
From the summit depends veil, which
falls upon the breast, aud at will, conceals
the features. 1t is worn only by married
ones of the highest rank, and once as
sumed it is worn for life. Although the
temple may throb, and the brain be racked
with fever, it cannot be laid aside. Put
on with the bridal robe, it does not give
place to the shroud 1t is supposed to
have some reference to the words, "The
horns of The righteous shall be exalted"
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

Kentuckian of last Saturday, has the fol-
lowing account of fatal rencounter in
that place between Judge Campbell and
| Mr. Austin, in which the latter was killed
A son of Mr.. Austin publishes card in
the Paducah Kentuckian, in which he
says that he and all his family freely for
give Judge Campbell, and his language
goes to exonerate the Judge from all
blame in the transaction. Judge Camp
bell wished to withdraw from the can
vass for the Convention after this OCCUR
renee, but the citizens of Paducah held a
public meeting and requested him not to
do so;
On Monday last an unfortunate REM
counter between the Hon. James Camp
bell and Benedict Austin occurred at the
court house, which resulted in the death
of Mr.. Austin, Mr. Austin and Judge
Campbell were both candidates for the
Convention. Mr.. Austin at Mr., Allen s
some weeks ago used very insulting and
contemptuous language towards the
Judge and his family. No notice of his
remarks was taken by the Judge at that
time. They afterwards met on the stump
at Wyatt's camp-ground, where MIR. Aus
tin was very polite and courteous towards
the Judge, and after the speaking Judge
Campbell remarked to Mr. Austin in a
friendly way. saying: Benedict, felt a
little inclined to give you taking for
your conduct at Aliens, but your behavior
to-day has been such that freely forgive
you." They then shook hands and dined
together On Monday last, MIR. Austin
spoke first, and in his remarks was very
abusive, and stated that Judge Campbell
at Aliens had trumped up falsehood to
injure him on account of his religion, he
being a Roman Catholic. The Judge
had, by way OF illustrating the sovereign
ty of the people in this country, related a
conversation between himself and Mrs.
Adair. Mrs. White the daughter of Gov
Adair, when atRome, was anxious to see
the Pope, but was informed that all who
visited the Pope, less than sovereigns,
were required to kiss the Pope's big toe.
Mrs White was unwilling to do this,
and remarked that she was a sovereign,
&c. The anecdote had been related by
the Judge on several occasions before Mr..
Austin became a candidate,
Mr. Austin on Monday last in has
speech was very abusive and charged the
Judge with falsehood. The Judge po-
litely asked for an explanation, and inquir-
ed of Austin if he intended to say that the
anecdote was untrue or had [ Judge
CampbelD told a falsehood. Mr. Austin
in very insulting manner remarked "your
statement is as false as hell" advancing to-
ward the Judge, thrusting his face in that
of the Judge. and clinching his fist in
hostile and menacing attitude. They
were on the Judges platforms AS Mr.
Austin advanced, the Judge struck him
feeble blow with his fist; Mr.. Austin
advanced and struck the Judge several
blows in the face, the Judge was driven
back to the steps, as far as he could re-
treat without danger of being thrust back
wards over the steps, some five feet high:
he still facing Austin. drew pistol and
fired, killing MIR. A. instantly. The Judge
Immediately gave himself up. On Tues
day he was brough. before court of in
quiry, four magistrates sitting, and was
discharged without dissenting voice.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

INDIAN AND YANKEE.-The water of
Lake Michigan at Mackinaw, Illinois, is
clear and cold so cold as to be almost
uncomfortable. A gentleman lately amused
himself by throwing small gold coin in
tw enty feet of water and giving it to any
Indian who would bring it up. Down
they plunged, but after descending ten or
twelve feet, they came up SO chilled that
after several attempts they gave it up.
A Yankee standing by observed that eff
he would give it to him for getting it,
he'd swing it up quicker than lightning"
to which the donor consented; when JON
athan, instead of plunging in as was ex.
pected, quietly took up setting pole and
dipping the end in tar barrel. reached it
down to the coin and brought it up, and
slipping it into his pocket, walked Off, to
the amazement of the Indian divers, and
the no small chagrin of the donor.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

WoULDN'T STAY TO SEE 1T--The fol-
lowing is told by the Hickman (ky)
News Letter:
A chap named Jonathan Mullins was
arraigned at the last term OF the Graves
Circuit Court for the crime of petty lar
ceny. The evidence being heard and the
arguments of council concluded, the jury
retired to their room to consult OF their
verdict. Some difficulty was experienced
by the jury in arriving at conclusion,
and for long time it was supposed "the
jury were hung." During this time, JON
athan could be seen upon the court green
busily engaged about his affairs, having
something to say to almost every idler on
the square Suddenly, however, noise
was heard above stairs. ''The jury are
coming down" was whispered through
the crowd.
"Mr. Clerk, call over the names of the
venire--Stop. Mr. Sheriff, don't see
the prisoner in court. Call Jonathan
Mullins" said the Judge.
The call was made. Dead silence
reigned in the court room, But no Null
ins made his appearance. Finally, the
jury were told to return their verdict.
ave, of the jury, find the prisoner
guilty as charged, &c.
Bnt the proceeding was idle. Jona'
than had vamosed. He said if the verdict
was for him he would hear of it, and il
it was against him the intelligence would
be so distressing that he would rather
not stay to hear of it,
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08
w ALL, P AP ER S,


No. 90 Camp street, New Orleans.
II eHE advertiser has always on hand well
Il assorted stock of
FRENCH PAPER-HANGING
with suitable BoRDERiNGs for each--amOng w'llc
Gold and Velvet Papers and Borders;
Gold Papers and Borders;
Scene Papers, double and single width;
Bed Tor Papers and Borders, do;
Satin, Unglazed, and Common Papers;
Window Papers, 3 feet wide;
Figured Screen Papers and Borders;
which he is selling as low as French Papers can
be sold in New Orleans He has also AMERICAN
PAPERS, which he offers iOUer than they can be
purchased elsewhere!
Call in-learn prices, and buy if they suit you;
il not, there is ''nothing charged for show
UPapers hung to order. and warranted to sfs;f
JOSEPH ETTER. 20 CamS st
may 1922
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

The California gold arrived at the mint
in Philadelphia, was within fraction OF
S2,OOO,OOO, up to the 5th inst. So the
Bulletin learns directly from that instita.
tion.-Bdltln7ore Sun,
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

A LIVELY BUsNEss.--The Police Ga
zette sums up twenty-four murders for
the month of May, in the United States.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

A PEEP AT FASHIONABLE LIrE.-We
take the following humorous story from
the Cincinnati Nonpareil:
A couple of lawyers who don't circulate
amongst the upper ten" desirous of pen
etrating into the secrets of fashionable
life, adopted the singular experiment OF
mounting upon one another's shoulders
and peeping into windows. Several la
dies in fashionable mansion on Fourth
street, the other night were assembled
in the parlor around work table chatting
and conversing gaily, when man tum-
bled heels over head in their midst One
of the two lawyers mentioned above had
mounted upon the others shoulders in a
kind of craw-fsh fashion, and was luxurl-
ating in the loveliness of the fair ones,
there assembled, when the other through
freak or whim, gave a sudden lurch and
sent his colleague headlong into the room.
The master of the house, alarmed at the
scream of the ladies, came into the room
and elected the gentleman as suddenly as
he had entered. So much fora glimpse
of fashionable life.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08

Fuller, of the New York Mirror, was an aPpl-
cant for an important office under government,
and being disappointed in getting it, some of his
cotemporories predicted that his paper which ably
and zealousy advocated Gen. Taylor's election,
would not support the old hero's administration
But the following in the Mirror of the 18th, gives
a ouietus to all such publications:--Lou. Courier
'.We can assure the Locofoco press once for all
that when they pick up an article from Mirror
rejecting upon the character of General Taylor.
they may be certain it is not from the "Mirror
We have no reason to change our opinion OF the
President, as one of the most honest, upright and
pure minded men that ever filled the Presidential
chair"
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-08
UPHOLSTERY ARTICLES,


TNHE subscriber has on hand a large and gen.
the Upholstery way, which, ON account of the
advanced state of the season. he offers at very lew
prices. Among the Goods on hand, he woulC
enumerate
CURTAIN STUFFS:
Silk. worsted, and cotton Dlmasks, French ana
Enghsh;)
bobinet and muslin white curtains;
plain and figured muslins, &c.
CORNiCE, POLES, BANDS, &C.;
Wooden, brass, and velvet cornice;
brass and wooden poles:
"tuIp." "acorn," 'poka,' "arm," anc variety
of other curtain bands and pins
TRANSPARENT WINDOW.SHADES
The stock of this article is full, and of as
handsome patterns, can be found any where
among which, are Scripture, Chinese, and other
scenes, large Gothics, sc.
MUSQUITO BARS AND MEETINGS
English bobinett, muslin, linen musquito bars and
MEETINGS, in great variety and quantity.
FEATHERS, CURLED HAIR, &C.:
Feathers in lots of from pound to 100 pounds:
and cured hair of various qualities.
Together with mating, oil cloth, carpets, rugs
mats, table oil cloths wall paper, "a large and
handsome assortment,) cords and tasseIs fiinges
gimps, fire. boar papers,; cotton, worsted lincL
and silk borderings aud bindings; haircloth W N.
dow papers, ready made hair moss mattl essc3
bed furniture, &c &c.
Q5Galvanzed spring mattresses made to order
and Upholstery work executed with despatch.
JOSEPH EC1Ek.
NAV 1922