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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

CoMMoDoRE McAuLEY's IssrRyorIoss.-
II is not likely that the secret instructions Of the
cabinet TO Com. McAuley have been allowed TO
fully transfire, but the most reasonable version
of them is, that Com. McAuley is to convey to
the Captan-General a protest against the visit,
detention or search Of our vessels on the ocean,
and beyond the jurisdiction Of Cuba, on any
pretence whatever. He will notify the Cow
ernor that, If their acts, thus deemed agrees
sive by the United States, be repeated, our pa
pers shall be protected from them. II the pro-
test and notice be unheeded, the Commodore
will upon the first occurrence Of the aggression,
capture or sink the aggressing vessel Of war
Our merchantmen will be advised not to notice
the hail Of every Spanish ship of war, but to
proceed on in their course, and, il the Spanish
vessel of war shall resort to force, Commodore
McAuley will forthwith engage the Spanish as
an enemy. Force on our part is to DE used on
y in regard to future cases, and not for the pur-
pose Of resenting acts that have been cominil-
ted. The instructions, though they require q
notice to the Cuban authoties as preliminary
to an attack on Spanish vessel Of war, do moi
contemplate any appeal as heretofore made tC
the government Of Spain. The issue is 10 be
made with the authorities of Cuba.-Bosfor
Courier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

Talking Of the new edict Of Mayor Smith
against barbarOus operations in Boston, Sun
days, the Times puts the following contrast
"Let no one in this commonwealth hereafter
cast sheer at the land of steady habits on
account Of its ancient blue laws for not one
of that fabulous code excels in absurdity seve-
raj that are embraced in our municipal ordinan-
ces. The forbidding Of man 10 kiss his wife
Of Sunday is not half so ridiculous as the en-
deavor to prevent him from being shaved, from
the fact that the latter is, in majority Of cases
a matter Of necessity, while the former is ar
indisputable luxury"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

the Editor OF the watchman sympathiae with u.s.
Has he forgotten the presidential campaign Of 1S4e
when at the crack Of the party whip in the South,
and us echo from the Wing Central Committee, be
wheeled into The party traces Like Siar,, h
must obey orders, hence his zeal in supporting Gen
eral Taylor But we can assure the Watchman
that the Star Is untrammelcd; it cannot, like the
Waterman, be whipped into the support Of men &
measures, to which Mt heart we opposed. We
are not tongue-tied. The Watchman's conclusion
must be the result Of It's own political training,
rather than any facts in relation to X. Nism, from
which he pretends to draw them"
The wife Of Rev. Mr.. Scott, Univcrsalist cler-
gyman in Jericho, while under the influence of in
sanity recently murdered our Of her children
during the absence Of her husband. She has sine,
been sent to the insane asylum in this village.
Cyrus Smiths house in Brandon was burned on
Monday the 10th. This is the first dwelling house
burned in that place during half century.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28
DEATHS

In Townshend, at the residence Of her father,
March %, BATuAxA, wife OF Charles NJ. Grout,
late Of Brattleboro, aged % years.
In Lawrence, Mass, April 8, WILLIAM RrTrs
LApp, aged % formerly Of this place, son Of Eme-
~ and Louisa LAdd.
In Vernon. April 18th. CAROLINE S. daughter Of
William Heard, s months.
In Wilmington, April 18th. HARRrET JANE, only
daughter Of John & Nancy Grimes, lsyears. VT,
n H.. Mass, and n. Y, papers please notice.
In Halifax, March 10Th, SAMUEL CANS, IS.--
Conn, N. v, and Penn, papers please notice
In wardsboro, April 9th, Miss MARY Z. BRIG
HAM, q years, IL months and days.
In Westminster West, April 18th, Mrs. HEIES
T. BIxBY, 20.
In Chester, April 90, WILLIAM oLSET, 90 year.
months, being at the time Of his death the oldest
person in town. March 3lst, DANIEL PERHY, S.
In Hopkinton, n. H., April 18th, SILIs kETca-
IN, Esq, s. The deceased was native Of Athol
Mass, but resided in this State at Barre, Plain
field, and Montpelier 40 years.
In Sacramento, Cal, March 18th. wM. J. Hicks.
son Of Charles Hicks, Esq, Of Bennington. VT, in
his 2lst year.
Drowned, at Battle Creek, near Whisky Flat,
California, March It'll, fRASKLIS d. LrrcHTIELD,
Of Springfield, VT, -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

Prrcn INTO 'NicoDrmus "A celebrated
character Of the State Of New York, holding a
high post in the law, was lately taken i'll and
confined to his bed for several days. His wife
who was an angel Of woman, (as wives gen
orally afe) proposed 10 read for him, TO which
he readily assented.
MY dear, @ha, shall read =
'Oh, don't care much what, anything yot
please
But have YOU no choice, dear +
None in the world, love please yourself. '
Shall read chapter or two out Of ih'
Scripture 7
oh, yes, that'll do very WE'LL
But what part Of tho Scripture shall
read =
Any part you like, love-
Bat, dear, you must have some choice
some little preference, we all have that
No, have none in the world, dear, Tca,
any part you like best
but would rather please you, dear John
and you surely have preference.
We'll. we'll, dear, if you please, then, pilcl
into Ncodemus.'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

QUALIFICATIONS ny Missouri REGULATORS
Ailer the departure Of Governor Reeder for the
East, the Missourians who have undertaken the
government Of Kansas, issued Peoples
Proclamation" declaring that whereas Govern
or Reeder has shown himself incompetent and
unfit for the duties Of his position, and whereas
the appointment Of man to the goyernorship
without consulting the wishes OF those to be
governed is an arbitrary exercise Of power,
the citizens of Kansas have resolved to hold an
election al Leayenworth on the 2sth, to select
person to succeed Reeder, whose removal will
be solicited. The proclamation calls for dele
gates from each district 10 nominate the gov
ernor, whose name will be forwarded 10 the
president for appointment If the President
should refuse 10 submit to this extraordinary
proceeding, we presume the Missouri Regula-
tors will at once proceed 10 the election ofpres-
dent of the United States. aH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

II The Washington correspondent Of the
New-York Tribune writes from that city under
date Of April esd
learn that Judge Mason, United States
Commissioner Of Patents, has resigned his post.
This is a serious loss to the Department Of
which he was the head. lie was, probably
the most efficient officer under the presen, Gov
eminent, and, as to energy and business routine,
none Of his predecessors was his superior. He
has brought up all the arrears Of former years,
and leaves the Office 10 highly 6ourishing con
dilion. The public, and the body Of inventors
especially, are indebted TO Judge Mason for the
new era he has innovated in the publication Of
the Annual Report Of the Paten,-Ofice. The
idea Of giving the farmers and mechanics Of
the country-insiead Of the old hieroglyphc
reports--a popular book, provided with illus
trstions and ineligible descriptions, will remain
lasting monument Of his administration.
do not know what has induced the Judge
to leave position which he has filled so sue
cessfully. but should not wonder IL the pres
en-, Government with its characteristic dullness
Of perception, should have undervslued man
who, possessing all the straight forwardness
and firmness Of Western character, was any.
thing bet Of the sweet, Submissive sort.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

WOODEN NuTMEes OuTDosE.-There is a
Partisan dandy, who, we think, rather ou,does
Connecticut:
&C had at his residence complete cos
tune Of groom. When offering an attention
to one Of the fair sex, he used TO say, Permit
me to send you bouquet by my black servant.
ale then repaired to his garrett, took out
his backing bottle, polished his hands and
face, put on his livery and knocked at the lady s
door.
Here, he said, ARE some flowers sent by
my master to Madam
"He had spent his last five francs 10 the pur-
chase. Madam was SO delighted with the pres
ent, that she presented louis 10 the bearer"
That is clear pOcketng of three dollars,
and lady's favor into the bargain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

STEAMBOAT Explosion. Saturday morning
the steamer Oregon Of Cleveland, exploded her
boiler when about four miles above Detroit
Ten men were killed, amongst them w. S,
Chapman, the first engineer Of the boat, Thorn
as Donnelly, the second engineer, Edward Me-
Bride and William Reed. Tho names of the
others are unknown. Captain Stewart had one
Of his legs broken, and FIVE or six others were
more or less injured. The propeller was com,
plesely shattered and sunk shortly after the dis
aster. The loss, however, does not exceed s.
900, for which there is no insurance. The ex
plosion was caused by defect in the boiler.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

~ A foreign correspondent Of the Spring.
field Republican in letter from Germany, says.
"No unmarried gentleman is allowed to be
seen walking with a lady of responsibility
unless he Is betto,hod 70 her. When person,
who is no, beirothed, accompanies young lady
10 her home from party or entertainment, he
always follows within about three feet Of her.
What an underling it makes Of a man While
we were in Hanover, | recolletl Of being first
apprized Of this ridiculous rule, by offering, in
the innocence 81 my heart, to gallant a daurh-
ter Of the gentleman whom wo were with to
another part Of the city and was not permitted,
on the score that il might create talk And
so tho poor girl went away into thu darkness
of the night, in a large city, too, unprotected
and alone. Fie upon such propped-up morali-
ty When you attend a concert you might well
imagine yourself at Quaker meeting, because
the ladies generally 81, by themselves and the
gentlemen likewise. At the theaier or concert
the ladies never wear their bonneis. Aier the
performances arc over, you make your way in
10 the outer hall, and there behold a regiment
Of servant girls with shawls in their arms pa
tontly waiting for their respective mis,resses.
You can't escort that pretty creature to hel
home, for the servant-maid has been sent to dc
that kind Office, and has already cut you out.
How provoking ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

GEsERAL CuLLoM.-The Nashville Bdane'
Of the l2th inst, says that Gen. Cullom, the
distinguished Wing representative from Ten
nessee, and one Of the men who voted against
the Nebraska Bill, is making splendid can
vass in his district. Tbs Bonner says He ad
dressed his fellow-etizens of Jackson on the
lst inst, in his usual happy, bold, and con
vincing manner. His course against the Ne
braska Bill, and his warm advocacy Of Amcri
can principles, met with universal applause
and will tell favorably at the ballot-box. III
is decidedly popular, is gaining strength ev'
cry day, and will get better vote than he has
ever Done"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28
BRIGHTON CATTLE MARKET.

\. THuRsDAY, Apnl -, 1854.
A. msfke, I025 Reef Cattle, no Stores, 20 palrs Of
Working Oxen, 100 Cows and Calves, 1850 Sheep and
Lambs.
PRIoEs-Bes( caiik. --Esira, 50 o0a9 20; Isl quail
ity 5Oa9 90; second do 8ab 90 third do TAI rs.
Working OreH--S80, ", 1O6, I25, $50, i40sl75.-
large number offered
Shop and Iambf-Saes Of small lots 1T IS 10. 5 25
6 90. $50, 8 O0s9 %.
Ssaeshos,s TO pcddic. er,rn lots Cafe. other lots
3is6 SIZE old hogs from Lac 3Ie, at retail, Ga
lie.
Remafks-in Beef Cattle, as 10 be expected, the
warm weather and very full market has caused prices
10 decline, and we reduce our quotations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

81 The Legislature Of Connecticut meets on
the seventh Of the next month. Two impor-
tant amendments to the State Constitution,
which were passed last year, are to be finally
acted upon. One Of these strikes out the word
ichiie from the qualifications of suffrage, the
other confines the privilege of voting to those
that can read. They must again pass by the
affirmative votes of two-thirds of both houses,
before they can be presented to the people for
their acceptance or rejection.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

JUDICIAL Pus.-Our distinguished neighbol
Of Charles,own Number four" Z. l.. Cushing,
Esq, is somewhat noted for wit as well as legal
ability. Soon after his recent appointment as
Judge, lady acquaintance meeting him as they
were cunning out Of Church on the Sabbath
made him defereniial recognition and remark.
ed
"Mr. Cushing! Sunday or ID Sunday,
want to congratulate ycr arcn ycnr promotion
With grave face but with twinkle of the eye
His Honor solemnly replied "Judge not, that
ye be not judged !"-clamOm Eagle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

CAMRLs FOR THE USirED STATEs.-The
utility of camels in the western prairies has
been a subject of discussion for a number Of
years. Il is now abou, to be tested, for Ma
jor Wayne intends TO go out in the storeship
Supply, destined for the Mediterranean, TO pur-
chase some of these animals, Congress having
authorized them to be purchased for military
purposes. The camel may answer till super
coded by the railroad, the most certain and
most efficient means of conveyance known.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

Patrick Rohan, young Irishman, while coll
lecting Lockwood ia skiff above the Holyoke
dam, last Saturday, unconsciously fioated too
near the dam, and was carried over. Part Of
the boat was afterwards found, but his body has
not been recovered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

Editing newspaper is like making fire.
Everybody supposes he can do il "a little better
than anybody else" We have seen people
doubt their fitness for apple peddling, driving
oxen, or counting lath, but IN all our experience
we yet never met with the individual who did
not think he could "double the circulation" Of
any paper in two months. Exchange paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

CousrY FArh.-we sec that The premium
lis, for the Cheshire County Cattle Show and
Fair, is already issued, aud embraces much
larger number of articles than heretofore-giv-
ing wider opportunity for competition among
our farmers and mechanics. The Fair is to be
held Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 10 and
20, on the Fair ground occupied by the State
Society last ear.--Keene IN H. Republican
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full and choice selection Of esel5 kind, such as
Teas. Sugars, Syrups, Molasses Eslra QuAliies-the
best assortment ever offered 10 this place.
Sperm and Whale Oil Fluid and Camphene, Vinegar.
Ground and Unfroabd Spices, W.
Coffee Of all kinds Ground and Whole, Rice,
Tapoca Sugo, Corn Starch, Citfon,
Eng Curanis, Raisns boz and cask
Fine Salt, Tohaeeo. &C., &c.,--a full assortment
which will be sold al the lowest prices for cash pro-
duee, at WIEELER'S.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

George w. Hollister, the young man sho,
at Bellyiero, Nebraska, was graduate of Yale
College, and belonged to Syracuse. DR.. Hen
ny, his murderer, is under arrest. The quar-
Ire was about land claim.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

The reason the committee did not report the
evidence in the Hiss case was an apprehension
that it would render them liable to prosecution
for "irdecent exposure. "--Bosion Post.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

Masonic Notice. The regular commune
cation of Golden Rule Lodge Of Pree and Accepted
Masons will be held at their Hall in Putney the
Wednesday next preceding the full moon in each
month, at 10 A. NJ. ]. LOW, Sec.
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BnArrLEpoRo RETAIL MARKET
MARRiAo s.

In this village. at the American House, April
10th. by Rev. 4. A. Rice, ADDISON T. BLAKE Of
Guilfcrd, and FANNY T. JOHNSON Of Vernon.
In South Londonderry, April IL. by W. Wright,
ESQ, WV. P. PoPE Of Rockingham, and Miss Ma
ri A. SPENCER Of L.
At Bellows Falls, April 10Th. by Rev. 8. Day,
NJ II. sNru Of Al-tead, n. H., and Miss Elsie s.
GALK OF Brandon.
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FOR SALE.

TTNHR UNEXPIRED LEASE OF THE CENTRAL
IL HOUSE with the Furniture therein contained.
The lease run sto April LIST, 1856. For part liars
inquire Of the undersigned on the premises. or Of
L. @. MEAD, ESQ C. L.wHfTNEYs
BrattlebOro, April 10Th, 1855. IL
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W0OL-The limited assortment Of Domestic
hear OF manufacturers Tesoring 10 the inferior for
their supplies. also some speculative demand though
yet 10 no considerable extent The finer grades are
comparatively scarce sales Of $4,000 lbs al 27a32c
for common, and 45a46c for fne selected Pulled is
quiet and the supplies ghtI sales Of coo lbs a, 35e
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RRATTIERORO ACADEMY.

IN CHARGE OF r. o. RICHARDSON.
TTNHE SUMNER Tenn will commence TUESDAY,
L. MAY 18th, and continue 10 weeks
Competent Teachers are secured for giving in
structiohs in the Languages.
TERAiS:-common English Branches, $500.
Higher do, each extra 50.
Languages, Latin and Greek. rs.
Music. FRExcH 4 ORNAMENTAL BRAScuEs as for
merly. L. CLARK, Sec'y.
West Brattleboro, April "a, 1855. 4wla
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FOWIEpS

IMPROVED SPRING CURTAIN FIXTURE, the
IL only perfect Curtain Fixture ever in use. For
sale wholesale and retail, by s. GATES 90.
March 20, 1855. o
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pAGuERREoTYPEs.

TIME subscribers having associated themselves
Il under the name Of J. l.. & II. NJ. LOWELL,
arc now ready to take Daguerreotypes in every style
Of the art and warrant them to be recommended in
every particular for determined that 1t shall
be for the interest Of ALL far and near, to obtain
their DaguerreOtypes at this establishment
NJ CUTLER'S BLOCK.
J. L. & II. NJ. LOWELL.
N. D. Grateful for past favors | would bcspeak
a continuance Of the same under the new arrange
ment. The junior partner is thorough Artist, and
our motto Is still oRisard as heretofore.
Respectfully, J. L. LOWELL.
April 20. Is
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

WE the subscribers, having been appointed by
wv the Hon. the Probate Court for the District
Of Marlboro, Commissioners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands Of all persons
agans, the Estate Of ARTEMAS H0UGHT0N, late
Of Halifax, in said District, deceased; also, all
claims and demands exhibited in offset therefor and
sx months from the ilth Of April, 1855, being al
lowed BY said Court for that purpose, do hereby
give notice that VIC will attend 90 the business Of
our appointment at the dwelling -house Of the de-
ceased, in said Halifax, on the last Monday Of May
aud August next, from O'Clock A. NJ. till O'Clock
p. NJ, on each Of said days.
TIMOTHY LARABEE; J
TIMOTHY NJ. ADAMS Com rs.
is PlIINEAS MATHER
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NOTICE.

VNHE subscriber having sold out his Boot and
Il Shoe business 1t becomes absolutely necessary
for him to call on all having unsettled Notes and
Accounts to make immediate payment. l shall Be
for the present at the old stand. p. SIM0NDS;
Brattleboro, Feb. 20, 1855.
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LOST

BOOTS, SHOES & RUBBERS.
TIME SUBSCRIBER having bought the entire
Il stock Of BOOTS SHOES and RUBBERS Of
p. SIM0NDS, will carry on the Boot and Shoe busi-
ness in all its various branches at the old stand
cupicd by p. SIM0NDS for the last twenty years.
All work done at short notice and warranted
]. II. SIM0NDS.
Brattleboro, Feb. &c, 1856. 6
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NOTICE.

VN7HEREAs my son CALVIN N. PIKE, mi
w nor, has left me and gone TO parts unknown,
hereby forbid all persons harbOring or trusting
him ON my account as shall pay no debts Of his
contracting after this date. ISAAC N. PIKE.
Jamaica, Vt, April 10, 1855. 8wi1
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ALL ARE INVITED

ITO call and see the extensive assortment Of new
Il GOODS now opening, comprising nearly ~
cry article ia Dry Goois, Groceries. Boots, Shoe
and Ru5bcrs, such stock has never been exhibit
ed in this place. and will be sold extremely low
particularly " ihose Who pay cash.
West Brattleboro, April 25, 1855.
5wl3 A. DUNKLRE.
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PoiSTFp ExTRAcr.-ln one Of Rev. f. II.
Chapin's sermons is the following pointed pas
sage:
MANY a man there is, clothed in respecta-
bility and proud of his honor, whose central
idea in life is interest and ease, the conception
that other men are mere tools to be used as will
best serve him, that God has endowed him
with snew and brain merely to scramble and
get and so in the midst Of this grand universe
which is perpetual circulation of benefits, he
lives like sponge on rock, 10 absorb, and
bloat and die. Thousands in this great city
are living so, who never look out of the mar
row circle of their selfinierest whose deca-
logue is arithmetic, whose Bible is their ledger;
who have so constructed and hardened and
stamped their nature, that in any spiritual es-
innate they would pass for only so many bogus
dollars.