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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

EXPANDING THE CnEsr.-Thosc in wealthy
circumstances. or who pursue sedcntary employ
ments within doors, generally use their lunga but
very lttle,--breatbe but very little air into the
chest, and thus, independently of positions, con-
tract wretchedly narrow. small chest, and lay
:he foundation Tor the loss Of health and beauty.
All this can be perfectly obviated by little at
tention to the manner Of breathing. Recollect
the lungs are like bladder in their structure,
and can be stretched open to double their ord-
nary size, with perfect safety, giving a noble
chest, and perfect immunity from consumption.
The agent, and the only agent required, is the
common air we breathe, surprising, however,
that obstacle eNist, vAterial 10 the cncst such
as lacing, or tying it around with stays, tight
dresses, or having shoulders lay uponit. On ris-
ing from the bed in the morning, place yourself
in an erect posture, your chest thrown back, md
shoulders entirely off the chest; now inhale or
suck in all the air you can, SO as TO FIJI the chest
to the very bottom of il, 50 that no more air can
be got in; now hold your breath, and throw your
arms off behind, holding iD your breath as long
as possible. Repeat these long breaihs ms often
as you please. Done in n cold room is much
better, because the air is much denser, and will
act much more powerfully in expanding the
chest. Exercising the chest in this manner, It
win become very flexible and expansible, and
will enlarge the capacity and size Of the lungs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

ffONi fNc' f0thtN0ION GfifoHs
THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION is
NOW OVER, AND THE MEMBERS OF
TIE DEMOCRACY HAVE A PERFECT
RIGHT TO COMPOSE TIE DlFFEK-
ENCES AMONG THEMSELVES WHICH
GREW OUT OF THAT CONTEST, ON
SUCH TERMS AS MAY SEEM TO THEN
RIGHT~iND PROPER They see that illose
differences may give The control Of their State
ailairs to tho Why parry, ercg one ef rhom il
a Free Solder, or dboifionia. or both
This paragraph was for The Northern latitude,
and Is full Of significance to those who are not
wllfully blind 10 the corruption Of the Democrat.
&c party. The Union has been one of the Bit
icresi and most savage enemies Of the Abolition
cause even in the slwo States, and here he
is, urging the Democrats to unite with the Free
Sellers and Abolitioaisis; and strangesl Of ALL he
urges il because otherwise "ihe Wing party, ep-
cry ono Of whom Is Free Soacr, or an AJoiition-
ISL" may obtain the @control Of State aflairs.v
Docs this not show that there Is a conspiracy
arranged and understood, by which the coalition
OF Democrats and Free Soilcrs il to cnure to The
benef, Of slavery Al any rate is it not siugu-
lar tina. the universal South should regard and
treat the Wing party ms "Frce Sellers and Abo.
liiionists," and the Democratic party Of the
North as the only true friends Of SHAREHOLDERS,
while the nominal Aboliionisis are merging
themselves in the Democratic party as the one
most favorable 10 their ,iewsY
There Is another important fact disclosed by
this paragraph, and that is, the ere and frenzy
Of the Union against Abolitionists. and is war
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

tbs LADIES FAIR, at waniasiiquet Hall,
will open at half past 2 this (Thuisiay) ailcr.
noon, August 10th, and will continue in tho
evening. Judging from the preparations max
ing, il will be splendid affair, and many yisi-
tors from abroad arc expected 10 attend The
young beaux, and 1t is said even some of the
belles, "who would Mt think Of such thing for
the word-no, indeed they would nt"--will
be seen edging slyly up TO the Post Office for an
expected billet dOur, or lurking about the SyLils
Cave to learn their fate. Momentous conse-
quences, no doubt, will hang upon the results of
this evening, and if Cupid does not find some
victims he will forfeit his character for skill in
archery.
To add TO the attractions, the Band of German
Musicians now staying at the Water Cure, have,
in the handsomest manner volunteered their SER
vices for the evening, and will play at the Hall
s1mc of their choisest music.
We hope those interested in tho Fair, and our
citizens generally, will remember that the same
Band Of excellent musicians will give Concert
at the tame place, on Friday evening of this
week. Their music is truly delightful, a d will
well repay those who attend their Conc, r.; Let
their generosity be rewarded by full house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

PRoFAxE SWEARING AND CnoLERA.-A
correspondent of the Tribune writes, that on
Fast Day, Dr. Cor Of Brooklyn earnestly depre-
Gated the sin Of profane swearing as one Of those
vices which had brought the judgment of cholera
upon US Our contemporary, without disputing
iis eorcsPondenfs opinion, thinks land we con-
eur therein), that profaae eating, profane drink
ing profane butcbering, profane whiskey.mak-
ing Tin cities), profane tallow-mcltiue, profane
bone-boiling, aud the creation Of proiane stinks
IN various ways, have combined to bring tho
cholera upon US
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

SELF-EsTEEM LARGE.--Alacdonald the last
Of the Lords of the Isles, happening to be IN
Ireland, was invited to an entertainment given
by the Lord Lieutenant He Glanced 10 be
among the last in coming in, and sat himself
down at the head Of the table near the door.
The Lord Lieutenant requested him to sit be-
side him. Macdonald asked, in his native
tongue, What the Earl said ?" On being told
that he was desired 10 move towards the head of
the table, he replied "Toli the Earl that WHEREBY
er Macdonald sits, thai is the head Of the table"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

COURAGE OF SPARRow.--A nature loving
friend has communicated TO us the following in
cident, illustrating the courage of one OF the
sweetest Of orr birds:
He was walking along one of the more qniet
streets on the outskirts OF the town, when he dis.
covered on the ground an unhedged sparrow,
which had probably tumbled out Of its nest -
Prompted by kindly feeling, he picked up the
helpless little creature for the purpose Of carry
ing it home, when he was Immediately assaulted
by The pe.s.s Of tho Si..la;uiru, winch nes dit
at furious rate, uttering in the meantime
shrill cry, which seemed to mean, "You naughty
man, If you don't let my child alone viii put
out your eyes" The fiedqling was Of course
given up, and the mother was happy.
Carau1di1ua DeuocrdL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

TnE PREsIDESr Anoso THE PEorLE--
Gen. Taylor LEFT Washington on Thursday even
ing, 9th, for tour through Pennsylvania, New
lie Is everywhere received with the greatest en-.
,husiasm, and by the people en- masse, without
distinction Of party. He refuses all parade and
ceremony, and expresses desire to mingle free
y with all classcs As a citizen. snd ~ become
acquainted with The masses Of the people, their
occupations and modes of living, the progress Of
Agriculture, Science, and the various Manufac-
lures and Mechanical Arts lie was severely
attacked with diarrhGa at Carlisle, Penn, on
Sunday last, but was much better on Monday.
As he Is to visit Boston, ought not acme effort TO
be made to prevail on him to favor US with a
transient visit ?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

ARMED EXPEDITION TO TAKE cuDA-Pre-
sidenfs Proeiamafion.-lt has been known for
some time that an armament was secretly fitting
out at New Orleans. for soass hostile expedition
Tho President, the lith inst, Issued his proc
lamstion. calling upon the civil and military au-
thcri,ies to prevent by force the execution oil
any such design.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

ABBOTT BuRoLARY.--The stere of Mr. n.
Cheney, in Townshend, was broken into last
Sunday night, and quantity of watches, jew
elry and silver spoons taken therefrom- Two
young men and dog lodged in the store; and
a deep sleep must have fallen upon them all, or
the rogue been uncommonly still and expert
$50 reward is offered for his apprehension.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

81 Alabama seems TO be aroused on the sub
ject Of Public Education, and the establishment
Of an efficient system OF Common Schools was
made an element in the late political canvass,
Slavery may begin to quiver and quake for
every step taken towards cnlightcning the South,
ern mind, brings nearer to lis doom that horsii
vampire which is sucking the life-blood Of half
Uncle Sans family of daughters God speed
the cause Of Education at the South
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17
The Secret Circular.

We'hall do well to examine, and receive time.
ly warning from, the Free Soil circular fshed
up he State Journal. Since the middle Of
July y, Free Soil dcmagognes have been indus
iriousl and secretly at work, pcnccting their
organization, and bringing to bear every appli-
ance Of frnud and hypocrisy to cajole the free.
men Of the State TO the support of the coalition
ticket. TlFir plans are well contrived. and no
doubt the rachinery Is ia active operation. II
50, the whoh State IL canvas.cd, aud the result
in tho hand, Of their State Committee.
Win, hire the whigs done Are the sever
al towns Of this county organized2 Have the
Town Counit,ecs done any thing in the per-
Torrance q their duties? Are school district
committees appointed and pollsis made out ?
Is the relative strength Of the parties ascertain.
cdg liayeany pains been taken TO extend the
circulation Il Wing papers, and rouse the wa
yering And indiHercnt9
We fear there will be an unsatisfactory an
swer to these questions. But there is yet time
to redeem the past, il the Wings Of this county
can bring themselves 10 realize the imminence
ofihc peril and the necessity for effort Let US
no, forget the important fact that last Fall we
we're IN considerable minority, and that our
vote must bs largely increased TO ensure Wing
victory. Read the coalition circular, mark well
the system Of attack which they have adopted,
and consider how you may best counterfeit it,
The time is short aud what is done must DO done
qneky'
a
We nave before US and within our reach
great ana glorious triumph, and We have every
thins 10 eheer and animate US Our cause IS
hooie ana just we stand upou the old and i'm
L.ve ,nsd. ~. Co.. a. ssts
vh;a. &c ~. III. -. ~, - = IF ~ '''
W. -. as., - =. .'o-' .,
90, ~, ,sa,,;rs, i',y p.p.s' ..'A
- ~, l'"s ,-'s 'n !. p.uas
selves have protected, nurscd. and warmed into
life-a party which has bot one object and aim
that of the "spois of victory"
But a good cause will not alone win US tho
victory. 1t is true, ale is thrice armed who hath
his quarrel Just" but even he mus, use the arm,
which good cause provides
We see BY the circular ,hat n concerted sx.-
tematic and desperate struggle i TO be made Inv
the coalition Of spoils- 10 carry this State.
1t is not too much to say. that without prompt
and unsparing effort on our behalf, their foray
may be successful. The fact is. tho whig. Of
the State must at once throw off the lctbsryy
and inaetion which a se,.e az ..r,s;n az, 80.
victory has infused into them, or we shall have
to endure the hnmilatng reproach of a shame
full and unnecessary defeat. This il no ;dle
alarm; nor is It the language of fear and ,imidi.
iy, but the suggestion Of prudence and timely
prccaution. He is no true soldier or a. COM
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

CT Hon. Martin Van Buren,, Ex.Presidcnt,
has been appointed delegate from Columbia 10
the BAruburner branch Of the SiaInese Conyen-
ton at Rome, N. Y, rriioui Gis posrer Of subai-
fulton. john T. HogcbOom is his colleague
Mr. Van Buren, was appointed, notwi,hsiand-
ing his express refusal 10 serve. A committee
from his county came to this place, where he has
been spending few days, to urge his attendance
as delegate to Rome. Mr. Van Buren, declined.
as we are informed, expressing bis determination
to retire altogether from the arena Of politics.
Mr. Van Buren left US on Tuesday morning.,
for bis residence
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

g Tho struck and dicker" Democracy don't
20 down smoothly with the old line Democrats.
We see by the Burlington Sentinel, that the
boilers are Andacions and numerous.
In Lamoille county, aconveniion Of the Dem
ocras repudiaied the struck and decker" unAn-
imously, and nominated an independent ticket for
Senator'S Bennington county Is also in open
rebellion. Al a convention Of the Democracy
on the 2sih July, they wiekedly resolved TO re-
pudiais tho struck and dicker,- and called a
convention for Aug. 10th, to nominate old line
candidates.
Jason Crane Of Lamoille, and Aiorrlo Noyes
Of Burlington, publicly denounee the struck and
decker" in letters to the Sentinel. So they 60.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

Amour THE WEATHER.-After six weeks Of
almost uninterrupted drouth refreshing and
bountiful rain visited us on Friday Of last week
and showers have been very frequent since.
There has not been 50 severe drouth for
many years, and in some places crops have been
seriously injured The Connecticut river is sta,
ted not to have been 50 low, down along, since
the year 1916 and not 50 low as then for 100
years previous.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

CHOLERA AND RUM--In the last plague,
says the ST. Louis Fountain, these were 80 man.
ifestly united, that no one dared to question h.
In this city, there have been many deaths by
cholera among children aud persons entirely
temperate, 70 that some say the drunkard !. 4,
safe as any. But this is not so. Among The
Sons Of Temperance in St. Louis, no death bv
cholera has occurred where tho person wa, IN
sound health before, and had done no mani.
testify imprudent thing; while on the other
hand free drinkers have died by the hundred.
Such incidents as this, remarks the same paper
are OF constant occurrence: On Sunday. 2qd
ult, ten healthy young men were assembled Al
Hyde Park, TO drown the cholera in deep drink
ing, and drive the fear Of IL from their minds,
In frolic and fun Gods holy Sabbath passed, and
on the next Saturday night only one Of the ten
was above the ground
The N. Y. Express says, that last week, an
Irish family residing in Mott st. had been called
upon TO pay the last sad offices to father who
bad fallen a victim TO cholera. As usual with
the Irish, the night before burial was appropri.
ated 10 what is termed waking" the corpse
that is, the friends Of the deceased were invited
to the house, and when there, were plentifully
supplied with spirituous liquors. We have been
informed that the party altogether amounted to
ten, and before ~ hours had elapsed, three Of
them were dead, having been seized with chol.
era in its worst form.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

~ Rev. Thomas p Hunt, the Temperance
champion, incidentally mentions that from April,
1927, to April, 1s49-twcnty-two years-he de-
lisered ten thousand sermons and addressed -
There are, probably, but few preachers in the
world who in the same length of time have been
so frequently before the .nnblia And nigh,
be Supposed, his organ Of Language is very large.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

g. An agent for DIR. Brandreth, in York
vile, s. c., was warned out Of town recently.
because the sharp-nosed gentry there Thought
he smelt little Aboliiiony. A man with whom
he had left some pills returned them--fcaring,
perhaps, that they would purify sin from his
soul, as well as corruption from bis body.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

AIRING RooMs.-In airing a room, both the
upper and lower parts Of the window should be
opened, as the bad heated air, which from lis
lightness always ascends, will pass out at the top,
and the fresh cool air come in at the bottom.
The windows of school-room should be left
open at night, that the impure air may be re-
moved; and the windows Of = church, also, the
day before and the day after service.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17
Cholera Chronicle.

Ia Burlington, VT, there were deaths from
cholera on Sunday.
The deaths from cholera ia Boston las, week
were "a; one of those on Saturday was VIM. V.
Kent, Long wharf merchant. For IS hour
ending Monday noon, 20 deaths, and from then
to Tuesday night, n.
Clustering deaths fisnn cholera continue to oc-
cur in the towns around Boston.
In Providence, Saturday, 8 cholera deaths.
In the Northampton Poor-hoOss, 18th, there
was a fatal case Of cholera. The victim was a
resident of the New City, and had been aspree-
ing it." In Cabo,viIle, 9th, Mrs Whitney, wife
wife Of factory overscer, died of cholera after
is hours illness
In the New City, cases continue TO occur al
most every day, among the filthy, gluiionous,
drunken portion Of the Irish
10 Hartford, 18th, 2 Irish women, recently
from New York, died Of cholera One Of them
was in a state Of collapse, with an infant in her
arms, when the physician arrived.
In New Haven, Saturday, children Of Ed
mund b. Barnum died Of cholera.
In New York city, last week, as3 cholera
deaths were roported-a great diminution from
the week before. On Sunday, 81 cases and So
Deaths Monday, los eases, Al deaths; Tues
day, 100 cases, IS deaths.
In Brooklyn, 18th, % cases and IS deafh,
In Albany, 18th, &c cases and II deaths
In Troy, 9th and 10Th, 4 deaths.
In Buffalo, 10th, ca cases and 0 deaths For
three weeks ending nth, 500 deaths.
IN rn;nueipma, 18th, Is cases and 3 deaths
In South Pittsburg and birmingham, opposite
Piitsburg, there were 6 deaths from cholera on
the 18th, and 6 more on the 18th A whole
family, consisting Of father. mother and daush-
Ger, were among the victims at Birmingham.
In Cincinnati, ST. Louis, and throughout tho
entire West and South, and also in Canada, the
disease has very much abated. The ST. Louis
Board Of Health has been discharged, the dis
ease having entirely disappeared.
The accounts Of cholera at Toledo, o. were
very much exapqerated
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

PATHFISpER RAILWAY GuIpE.--The An
gust number of this excellent little publication
is issued. 1t will appear but once month here
after, and will contain complete and accurate
tables of the times of passing and rates Of fare
to aud from each station on all the New Eng
land Railroads, together with an elegant copper.
plate map of said Roads, showing their connec-
ton, and enabling the traveller to determine for
himself the best route to reach any desired point
The Railway Guide will save vast amount Of
question-asking, aud We should almost as coon
think of starting without ticket as without a
copy of it, Published by Geo. X. Snow & Co.,
5 Washington st., Boston; price 8 cts
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

A MouRSFrL REcoRp.-A young man, son
Of Mr. Rathbun, keeper Of Raihbuns Hotel, in
New York city. in the excitement of delirium
trcmcns, put the razor 10 bis own throat, in pres
ence Of his mother. The agonized mother, in
struggling to save the son, received a horrid cash
across her own throat, and both mother ani son
were weltcrinr in their blood. Both yet live.
In Portland, Me, Charles Harding, ESD. an
old member OF the bar, and former Clerk OF the
Common Council, jumped out of the window Of
the City Hospital, while delirious from intern
pemnce, and died few hours afterwards in
commissions
James Cooper was stabbed by fellow named
kibbc, ut rum.hole kept by Mother Girls
wold," in West Springfield, Mass, on the 2sth
ult-all drunk, OF course. Kibbe is in Jail.
Patrick Lynch. an lrishman about 20 years
old, was found dead under the Railroad bridge
at Cabotvillc, on the morning Of the 2lth. An
inquest was called by Cornnnr Rl,la va-i:-.,
S-s'is,f 10 ur,cinptiis 70 uiuss sie uriugc (Which
has no hoor) in state Of intoxication.
ATfrishman, named CurTan, cut his throat in
the town Of Boston, State Of Delirium Trcinens,
on tho s,h inst. His wounds were dressed, but
his recovery ia deemed very doubtful. .
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

To CoRREsPosDESrs.--"T School. Mis-
tress," and Summers Fading Flowers" cannot
pass muster. The verse is spawned, and equally
devoid Of rhyme and sense
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

eDr cannot praise fugitive and clustered
Virtue, nnexereised and uns.eathed, that never
saies out to seek her adversary, buI. Iinks from,
the race where an immortal garland is TO DO sin
for amid dust and heat--1filfon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

e1- The story Of the N. Y. Mirror, copied by
Us last week, about woman being sent from
hospital for burial, who revived in the burial
yard, e pronounced by DIR. Wells, the physician
Of the hospital, to be wholly destitute Oh truth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

80 A lawyer being sick, made his will, and
gave all his estate to lunaiic, frantic, and mad
people. On being asked why he did SO, he re.
piled, From such had il, and to such ! vii
give it again."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

F7r Hon. Albert Gallaiin died at Astoria,
near New York city, ON Sunday morning, i2th,
aged sst years. He was one Of the most emf
nent patriots and sages Of the early Republican
party, and has for many years been an ardent
and enthusiastic supporter of the Wings. His
tracts on tie Mexican War were very unpaata-
be doses to the blood and-plunder party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

A CAREFUL MoTnER.-During the height of
the FIRE on Monday morning, 9th inst, a woman
was seen sitting near fence, ont Of danger, sur
rounded by a few articles Of furniture, and two
fat pigs. She appeared 10 be perfectly uncon.
cerned in regard to the progress Of the fire; and
was absorbed in scratching the backs of the pigs
with hoop-polel They were evidently highly
gratifed with this affccionaie attention of their
mistress, for they paid no heed 10 the hustle
around them. When asked what had become of
her little children, she replied that she had not
seen them for an hour or two, but she had no
doubt they could take care Of themselves, while
she felt 1t TO be her duty 10 watch over that part
Of the family which hadn't equal intelligence
1t is gratifying to know that the whole family
mother, children and porkers--were united and
comfortably quartered before nightfnll
Aibanv Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

A MUSICAL VIsIToR.-Upon entering ouI
Office this morning, we found yellow-bird ehirp-
ing upon the ink-stand. lie had taken lodgings
during the night fiom the cold. Having wills
tied his thanks quite audibly, he eurtsied very
politely, and vanished out of the window. Sucl
little musical intruders arc ever welcome fan
more so than the grinders Of hand organs be
meath the Windows LotceH Courier, l0h. ?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

IMPoRTAsoE OF ORDER.-O Order is the san.
ity of the mind, the health of the body, the
peace OF the city, the security of the state. As
the beams to house, as the bones to the sysiem
of man, so is order to all tbings- Southey
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-08-17

gET Virginians ON whom too ardent q sun
has shonc." catch il hard now from all quarters.
The Raleigh IN. % Times, speaking of Gov
Grahum's declining the Spanish mission, give
the 8 first family men" merciless dig IN III,
ribs as follows:
''Just as we expected. Had II been ofFere,
TO Viyginian, the result would have been dill
front, as there is no case on record of an T. L. v
ever having declined an office; or ever resignes
one; or ever died when he had one; or ever lost
one by not begging for H."