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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-01

A CuRIoslTY.-The Homestead states ,ba,
there Is on the farm of C, r. Alsop, in Middle
town, curious freak Of nature in the shape of
tree Il stands among number Of maenifi-
cent sugar naples, has trunk three feet ia di.
ameter, and to casual observer presents moth
ing worthy of special notice. But on closer
inspection il is discovered that one side of the
tIee is sugar maple and the other white oak
The body of the tree is round and smooth, and
the Junction of the two var cites is marked BY
slight ridge in the bark, which would hardly
be noticed. Some twelve feet from the ground
the tree divides; one side is maple and the 9th
or oak. The maple throws out branch that
has entirely surrounded by the oak, and offers
OH that side the singular appearance of white
OAK tree throwing out maple limb. Its very
singular, and worth the ride from the city 10
soc. Hartford Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-01

PEPPRRMrsr.-A correspondent of the De-
trolt Advertiser gives an account of peppermint
IN the southern part of ST. Joseph's County -
lie says "Mnch attention is paid here to the
raising of peppermint, and in that particular il
reminds me OF parts of Wayne county, N. Y.
This Is sure and productive crop, and is not
an expensive one to raise, the original setting
out being the most laborious and troublesome part
OF IT. The plants are sci but by hand, and will
not be tit for the scythe the next year A Ter
two years the land is back fnrrowed and the
plants are renewed by being plowed under
The peppermint is distilled into oil by means Of
s'Ill' of which every farmer has one, the cost
being about $3.50. A fair yield is eighteen
pounds to the acre, which is worth from four to
four dollars and half per pound"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-01

JurcE OF THE WATER MELoS. A cores
pendent Of the Prairie Farmer presents the fol-
lowing method of using water melons 81 en-
deavor, every year, to raise good water melon
patch. They are healthy and delightful fruit,
think. | cultivate the icing variety; plant
early in May, aud again towards the end of the
month, so that they may come in succession. -
When they commence ripening we commence
cutting, and use them freely during the hot
weather. When the weather becomes cool in
September, we haul quantity of them to the
house, split them open, with spoon scrape out
the pulps in a cnllender, and strain the water
into vessels. We boil it in an iron vessel, than
put IN apples or peaches, like making apple but
ter, and boil slowly until the fruit is well cook
ed then spice to taste, and you have something
that most people will prefer to apple butter or
any kind of preserves. Or the syrup may be
boiled without fruit, down to molasses, which
viii be found 10 be as hue as any sugar-house
molasses. We have made of fall as much as
ten gallons of the apple butter. if may so call
1t, and molasses, which has kept in fine condi-
tion until May"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-01

COST OF KEEsmc SHEEP.-The yearly ex-
pense of keeping sheep in Vermont is stated BY
writer in The Patent Report at $3.50 per head
In Wisconsin il is put at so cents head. In
Missouri at 40 cents; in Maine at 81; in Vir-
GINA at 45 cents, The Shaker Society in
Kentucky rates the cost there at from so 70 rs
cents per head
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ATTENTION,

s T o " z ...... T o " u 81!
TINE subscribers have just received new and
Il splendid assortment Of Stoves Of the latest
and most approved patterns in use, and would in
yite the attention VI all to call and examine them
before purchasing elsewhere. We feel confident
that we can suit the most difficult rs we are deter
mined not to be undersod Our assortment con-
sists Of the following articles:
Cook stoves:
P. X. Stewards Improved, Black Diamond,
Troy Star, Improved Empire State,
Victor, Gothic, Mohawk aud hudson,
Forrest Queen. Genesee Valley,
King Of Stoves, New Yorker.
PariOr stoves.
Franklin Wood Burner, Nubian Open Front,
Nubian Close Front, Pearl ParlOr,
Favorite Open Front, favorite Close Front,
Irving Cottage, Vestal do, Lady Washington.
BOX STOVES OF ALL SIZES.
Farmers Boilers, Sap Pans. Cast Iron Sinks,
Arch Mouths, Sad Irons, Door Rollers.
Shoyels. Tongs. Sheet Zinc, Lead Pipe,
Copper Pumps, Cast Iron do,
Brass Kettles Of all sizes.
Also;--A large assortment Of TN WARE kept
constantly on hand.
N. bob WORK Of all kinds done with neat
and dispatch at fair price. Wewill take grain
in exchange for Goods. also few thousand heart
single. MARSH & HASTINGS.
Wilmington, Oct. 10, 1856. 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-01

IN u
IN radical cure for Heayes, Broken Wind Chron-
&c Cough, Horse dstempcr, and all diseases Of the
respiratory organs Of the Horse.
This medicine has been perfected and in success.
full use for the last three years, during which time
1t has acquired for itself reputation for the cure
of the above specified diseases of the Horse which
must ever place il beyond the reach Of competition
wherever it is known. There has ever existed a
vacuum in the treatment Of the Respiratory Organs
Of the Horse which this medicine is happily ealcu-
lated to fill.
While II acts with Hcrculean power in arresting
and subduing Inaammatory Diseases alike in mild
and most aggravated FORMS its Tonic and Alternative
properties are admirably expended in increasing the
flow Of spirits, sharpening the appetite and invgo-
rating the whole system. And what is still more
desirable is lasting in its efforts.
Prepared by @. II. & L. S. HoVEY. Sole Pro
prietors, Greenfield, Mass. and sold by their only
authorized Agent for Windham County,
j. w. HOLTON,
Apothecary and Druggist. Ms- 81:
~ BRATTLEDoRo, VT.
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PHOTOGRAPHS.

mo one should think Of getting a likeness Of
' themselves or friends until they have examin-
ed those CRYsTALoTYPE & ANBROTYPPES
taken by j. L. a. ii. M. LOWELL.
The Crystalotype is first taken upon Glass and
is then transferred to paper in unlimited Numbers.
as from copper plate. by this process We are
enabled with the Dagueweotype instrument, to
produce paper, views Of Landscapes, Residences,
copy Daguerreotypes, and take Portraits from life
with the unerring hand Of nature, riyaling in
beauty the finest Eugraviugs
The Ambrotype, very beautiful picture, Is Ia
ken upon Glass and finished in such way that
they are unaffected by acids and can lay in water
for months without injury. being perfectly air tight
as we'll as water proof
Both Of the above are truly wonder Of the
Actinographic art.
We still take all the various styles Of the ordina
ny DaguerreOtype and we iatter ourselves that
they are not inferior to any produced in city or
country.
~ This is the only COMPLETE Actinographic
Establishment in Vermont.
Orders from abroad promptly attended to-
J. L. A. III. M. LOWELL.
Brattloborc, jane 10, 1856, q
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VERMONT VALLEY RAILROAD Y0TIev

ON and after MONDAY, MAY 9th, 1853 p,..
~ GER TRAINS will leave Bellows Fall. g.. AS,ts-
ueboro at $50 A. NJ, aud 2.85 P. NJ; and ,o D,
ng leave Braiteboro at 1920 A. NJ and 40 y !.
FREIGnr Train leaves Bellows Fall. al +, On w.
M. and Brattleboro at lao PM. -V A.
The two Passenger Trains over this nou,. -.
meet south with the VT. 4 Mass and Corn.,, son
River Rail Roads, to Springfield HartforJ N'
Haven and Bridgeport, direct TO New Yort N ~
the North with the Rutland and Burlington s, M
van; Vermont Central, Vermont and Canad, ~
nectieut aud Passumpsic Rivers Rail Roads, srr
& Schenectady, ST. Johnsbury and Whit ME-
tains, Burlington aud Rouses Point Ordes,l.'-
and Montreal. NJ. sLOAT, supt.
VEnnoET VALLEy RAIL RoAD OFYfcr,
Nov. I, 1855.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-01
NECESSITY THE MOTHER OF
INVENTION.

JULY PORN, 1855.
MY WIFE would not cook BEEF at fifteen cts.
lVI per h., land there was good reason why y
and finally concluded not to break up keeping
house, but 10 reopen my NEAT .h.fRRET,
and row gentlemen you and can get STEAK and
RoAsTiSo BgEr for 10 cts. per ID.
Nh. Cool Beer and Ice all the time on hand
Brattleboro, July 20, 1855.
20 W. II. ALEXANDER.
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PATENT GREEN PAINTS.

TUNHE Hainpden Paint and Chemical Company,
IL at Springfield, Mass, manufacture Patent
Greens which are superior for beauty and durabi-
" Of color to any other 10 the market. The color
Is impaired to them by chemical combination, In
stead Of by mere mechanical mirture.
The undersigned are the sole agents for the sale
81 the above GREEN PAINTS, aud are ready TO
oil all orders either for Paints or PAINTING at
short notice and on reasonable terms.
BEMIS & LEONARD.
Braitleboro. May Doth. 1871. IL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-01
FOR SALE,

FOR SALE.
~ukEA The subscriber offers for sale his
EJdsss& Dwelling House, located on Elliot ST.,
30 III one door West Of the wesselhoeft
~ Water-Cure In this village. together
with a Barn, Carriage House, and other outhuid-
ings adjoining. The house is two stories in hight,
Of large size and conveniently arranged, and all
the premises are in good repair.
For further particulars inquire Of the undersgn-
ed. NATHAN MILLER.
Brattleboro. Sept. 6, 1856. 32
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Brattleboro Flour & Meal Store,

LNR0ST & G0oDHUR have removed their Flour
n Store doors South to q large store adjoining
their Grocery Store, & having made arrangements
with MILLERs in different parts of the West
for Fresh Ground Flour to be forwarded weekly,
are prepared to sell at
WHOLESALE OR RETAIL
as LOW as can be had in this section We are re-
eeiving this week
100 Bbls. best Extra City Mills brand;
100 Do do Genesee;
100 Do do Canada;
100 Do do superhne and Fancy;
Bills, lth & Eth Bags always on hand, fresh ;
Corn Meal, Rye Flour, Rye Meal, Graham Greats,
Buckwheat Flour, Hominy, &C., Sc Purchasers
are invited to call and examine our stock before
purchasing. ISept. %.
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HOUSE PAINTING,

TN all its branches and Of every variety. GLAZ-
ING, PAPER HANGING s WHiTRwAsHING
done to order aud in good style, at short notice. and
on reasonable terms by the undersigned at his shop,
opposite the American House, up stairs.
Z. ATWOOD.
BrattlebOro. March sth, 1855.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-01
CURLING FLUID.

CURLING FLUID.
RINGLETS RINGLETS
Ladies and gentlemen. fyou would have your
hair wave aud curl equal in beauty 10 the nsturnl
curl. should remember that DR.. Sanderson's CUR
LING FLUID, is the only article ever offered to the
public that will effect this desired result But ONE
application is necessary to curl Il much may be
desired, for any length Of time.
From the many testimonials he has received, the
proprietor Of the original recipe has no hesitation
in recommending these articles to the public as de-
edcdly the best preparations for the hair now be-
fore the American people.
The recipe for making the Dye and Fluid will be
sent to any person on the receipt Of NE DOLLAR,
(togcthor with full directions for using,) by nd
dressing post paid, to II. W. C0LsoN, Portland,
Maine.
~ Money current in the vicinity ofthose wish
ing the receipt will be received at par.
Portland. Sept 4. 1855. 2m3s
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A FIRST RATE STAND
Mercantile Business.

Mercantile Business,
NOW 70 RE OBTAINED IN TowNsmExD, Vt.
V'HR subscriber having decided to remove from
Il the place, offers for sale the most favorable
terms. his REAL ESTATE, viz -
DWELLING HOUSE a. STORE,
with about one acre Of excellent land adjoining-
The buildings are new and were constructed in
modern style under the direct supervision Of the
subscriber, and finished with express reference 10
taste, convenience and durability, and are Ia every
respect desirable That the location is the very
best in the village is fact that cannot be contra
dcted, and II is needless to say anything with re-
gard to the village, rs II is well and hyorably
known both as to beauty Of situation and advantage
Of society, and is the seat Of fourishing Literary
Institution, the Leland Seminary.
II the purchaser should not wish to occupy the
store il would readily rent for price sufficient to
cover the interest Of the whole Investment
Or IL purchased, ON sale Of the Goods now in the
store lease may be had for term Of years.
The Inducements &c above offered cannot faii 10
be appreciated on examination Of the premises.
N. CHENEY.
TOwnshend Sept ~. 1855. 81
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NOTICE.
A. SIM o N d $ & O o.,
COFFINS.

MAHOGANY. Black Walnut, Birch, and Imi-
IvA tation Collins of all sizes, constantly on hand
Also PLArEs and GRAVE CLorHEs, all of which will
be sold at the lowest prices, by
A. Z. DwINELL.
July %. 6m26
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= n w ~ q 81 Il n Ed" NHO
- BERNARD, Wholesale Agent for the sale
Of Sewing, saddlera, and Embroidery SILKS. Al
so Machine Twist and Silk on Spools. Stick Twist,
Package silk. Sc, which will be sold at the manu-
hcturers lowest prices.
Tailors, Merchants and Pedlers, are requested to
call and examine the quality and price Of the
goods before purchasing elsewhere, as he has an
article Of THREE CORDED SILK which he is con-
dent will give better satisfaction than any before
offered TO the Public. Orders solicited and pune
tually attended to.
ONCE In Anterior N Hastings Store.
Brattleboro, Vt. Aug. 10, 1866. 20
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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
- THAT DEsIRE-
Beautiful Hair and F2oieing RiAgief5'
Can obtain either by using
DR. 7. D. SANDERS0E'S HAIR DYE !
CURLING FLUIDlt

CURLING FIUIDIT
LN0R tbs last fifteen years IL has been an object
Il Of the deepest study with Dr. sandersOn, TO pro-
duee DYE. that II applied to the HAIR, would
change il to any tint from the lighiest brown to the
deepest black, and.perfectly initiate the natural
hues Of the har. 1t will in no case burn, stain or
injure the skin. leaving the head in a perfectly
healthy condition. e ONLY ONE APPIICA-
TON is REQUIRED.
~ II will prevent the hair from falling OF, and
uarrented TO restore IL bald places the head.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-01

FISHER Il HAVEN,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
FANCY AND STAPLE
DRY GOODS.
IN ALL VARIETIES,
BRATTLEB0R0' AND RUTLAND, VT.
ID ENG the largest and most extensive dealers in
- DRY GOODS in the State, and buying our
Goods direct from Manufactures, Importers and at
Auction. enables us to offer to the trade the best
styles at the lowest possible prices.
JUST RE CETVED:
2,oo0 Yards Plaid, Striped Brocadc
CIIANGEABLE FANCY DRESS SILKS,
ranging in prices from % cts. to $500 per
yard, the cheapest Goods ever sold.
LOCO Yards Plain Chameleon and
PENCIL STRIPED FANCY DRESS SILKS,
at the low price Of so cts. per yard.
loco Yards Plain Black Silks Of our
well known qualities fcr durability, &C.,
ga cts. to $500 per yard.
5000 Yards Good American Prints
IRON 10 ot cts. per yard.
$4,000 Yards Globe, Alien, Dam
TELLS, C0CHECO & MERRIAiACK, from
to loo. per yard.
5000 Yards Extra Extra and Eng
LISH AND FRENCH, II to lie
5000 Yards of the best Styles and
QUALITIES OF MANCHESTER & HAM
ILT0N NJ D'LAINEs lie. per yard.
5 200 Yards Barge D'Laines and
CHALLIES, from 10 to 40c per yard.
1000 Yards Mohair DE Reyes, from
l2A to 25c PEI. yard.
2,5OO Prs. Cotton Ia Hose and In
DIES COTTON HOSE, from 81 TO SOC pair.
KID GLOVES, 25e to 81 per pair.
MiTTS Toe TO- 80 per pair,
l.. G. HDkFS,from &c to $40.
MANTILLAS & TALMAS So To SO.
y More EMBROIDERIEs in all qualities
than can be found with all the rest Of the merchants
in the county. Finally everything in our line Of
Goods offered to the Public under the glorious and
honest Motto Of ONE PRIcE and no deviatons for
cash on delivery. FISHER & HAVEN.
Brattleboro, April 18th, 1855. 10
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B U n N FITS
SUPERIOR E TRACTS

SUPERIOR e TRACTS
49, OF -
LEMON, VANILLA, ROSE. NECTARINE, BIT
TER ALMOND, CINNAMON
Forfavorug Cus,ards Pies Blame Mango lee Creams
Jellies, Sauces, &c, &c.
fttiiE superiority Of the above Extracts consists
Il in their Perfect Purity and Great Strength.
These Extracts are not only true to their names,
but are prepared from fruits Of the best quality,
and are so highly concentrated that n comparative
" small quantity only need be used. Hence it will
be perceived that they are cheaper than others
which are sold in larger bottles.
PREPARED AND SOLD M
Jos Il PHI IL NETT,
% fremont Street, Boston.
FROST GOoDHUE,
Agents for Brattleboro, and vicinity
W And by Druggists end GrOcers geneeay.
Sept. 20. lv85
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BooTs. SHOES & RUpBERs.

rI,HE SUBSCRIBER having bought the entire
Il stock Of BOOTS SHOES and RUBBERs Of
p siMONDs, will carry on the Boot and Shoe BUSH
IN all It's various branches at the old stand &C.
cupied by 2. sfM0NDS for the last twenty years
All work done Of short notice and warranted
J. II. SIM0NDS.
Bratileboro, Feb. 20, 1855.
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FOR SALE.

A DWELLING HOUSE, BARN, & SHOP with
"A about acres Of land, pleasantly situated near
Dummerston centre. The above is one Of the best
stands for SHoE MAKER as there is none In town.
Inquire Of the subscriber. LARKIN GIBBS.
Dummerston, March 20. 1855.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-01
MARBLE. MARBLE.

4HIfItD II1ssssl tIIK1NU
Il INVITE the attention of the public generally to
Il the large stock Of MARBLE now have on hand.
not only from Rutland but from all the other choice
Quaries in the State.
Gentlemen, whenever a stone is sold from my
shop II il does not up to the standard as re-
commended, (remember, my motto is, to make eve
ry thing satisfactory to all,) the purchase money
will be refunded. have obtained the services Of
Cutter who has had long experience in the bust
ness and who Is fully posted in regard to style.
have also on hand MONUMENTS of all sizes and
descriptions.
10 WELLS SNOW.
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KEI.TY,S

IMPROVED Metallic, Curtain Fixture, the best
II article Of the kind in use. Also, a large as
scrtment Of Painted Window Shades, Cords. Tas-
sells and Cornices for Hale at the lowest prices by
A. Z. DWINELL.
Brattleboro. July 25. 1855 6m2s
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HEALTH AND STRENGTH

You will go forth into the world to say with thousands
Of others, q. A. RicHARDs' Amor BITTEns have
doue wonders for me. Living witnesses ready to
testify TO the statement above made. Thirty years and
upwards old Doctor Abbott introduced this medicine
IL has beeu eight years in the possession OF 1r Rich
ards. neither Of whom have advertised IT, leaving il To
Us own merits, 10 work lis way. Nov, in view OF
us great curative properties-in view Of a duty which
every 10 The public is being pot before the
people as i should have been long ago through The
medium Of The Press The Label is copyrighted and
each bottle, for the protection of The consumers and
proprietor. bears The portrait Of Dr. Wm. Abbott to-
ge.hef with the signature Of
c. A. RICHARDS, Proprietor,
80 STATE ST., BosTos
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-07-12
Death of $. p. Ceilings.

Samuel P. Ceilings, Esq, the gentleman APP
pointed by President Pierce United States
Consul at Tangier, is dead. MIR. Ceilings
was from Wilkesbarre, and had been long
connected with the Democratic press in this
State, of which be was a most conspicuous
member.
Mr. Ceilings was the most vigorous polili-
cal writer in Northern Pennsylvania, and was
devoted 10 his p dtical faith with earnest zeal
and unyielding enthusiasm. He gave up ev-
cry energy and power 10 the cause of the
people, and devoted all the best years of his
life TO The public service. lie was a man OF
strong feelings and clearly reasoned princi.
Piles. His mind was strong, and polished by
such refined scholarship that 1t would have
adorned the most elevated position Of human
life.
His loss will be felt by many a friend whom
his. generosity served; and his memory
heldio respect by all who admired his fear
less and manly rebuke of error.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-07-12
Arnold Piumer.

The Democratic nominee received favor
from the late convention not because he
sought il, hut because it was believed that be
deserved it. He was not present al the con-
v%entiop, and begged votes from no man.
This is an instance of honor as credilable 10
him as 10 The party which nominated him.
We know that this fac, gained him some OF
The best votes of the convention.
Mr.. Plumer has passed through several i'm
portanl public stations with the highest char.
ac,er Tor integrity and these are days when
we want honest men for office. HIS years
and circumstances of life are such as place
him be- yond the temptation of error; and his
steady anG, honest business habits, have FORM
a., n character for him in which all men~can
have j., p.;cit confidence. He has managed
his own b~us,,,ess safely and prudenily, and
has always conducted himself honorably in
positions OF public trust. MS acquaintance
with public men and pnblic bus'aesS WIN oe
valuable in the Canal Board.