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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-22

"GoISo WEsT." A good story is told ola
certain congregational clergyman residing not
far from Orwell, this State, in relation 10 a fit
he took to emigraie to the "far west 1t is
in this WISE He got in debt some 81 100
more than he could pay, so he told them he was
going West, at all hazards. Well his church
went round and got enough signed to pay his
debts, il he would remain, no one supposing
when they signed that they should ever have it
10 pay, but they wanted to show their good
feeling TO the minister. But, the money was
all signed in the form of promissOry note, and
then counsel was called to dismiss him. Well
they concluded to lot him GO But that vas
never his intention so he told them, in Prirafe
that he did not wish TO go, and the counsel came
together again and said he must stay and the
poor fellows have got to pay the 81 100
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-22
but two wished inserted the clause Of recommends
ton 10 mercy.

vErERANs on THE GRASIrE STATE Tho Ameos-
keag Veterans Of Manchester, N. H., corps ofone
hundred and fly men, most Of whom have seen n
half century Of years. and are Of sialwart proper
tons, have gone on a nine days trip to Washing
ton. They are dressed in the continental style Of
uniform, cooked hats, coats Of a cross betwixt a
irock and dress, long vests, short neither garments
with superabun dance Of fancy boot legs, and a
good display ofyellow trimming and brass buttons
Col c. r. Potter is their commander AZ Worccs-
Ter they were welcomed in neat speech by x-Gov.
Lincoln; while at New York, Philadelphia and
Washington they were treated with the greatest
courtesy. On Tuesday they paid their respects to
the President, most Of them being his personal ac
quaintances and friends. Wednesday, they visited
the grave Of the illus,rious Chiefat
Mt. Vernon. and on Thursday started for home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-22

PRoctANAuoxs.--The President Of the United
States has issued a proclamation warning all citi-
zens Of this country against enlsdng or retaining
others 20 participate in military operations within
the State Of Nicaragua also a proclamation, an
nonucing the compliance Of newfoundland with the
Reciprocity Treaty. and that in consequence GER
tain enumerated articles, the productions Of that
country, shall he admitted from that Province into
this country free Of duty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-22
Fred Douglas tells the following capital an
ecdOte about President Pierce

"About the time Pierce was nominated,
was in New Hampshire, and, with a great por-
ton Of the American people, felt curious to
know who Franklin Pierce was. happened
TO be in bar,room when some alusion was
made TO The nomination by plain farmer, who
appeared to know something about the candi-
date. ! asked him if he could tell me who
this General Pierce was. He replied oh,
Frank Pierce-O yes know Frank. Why,
we ,hink he's quite man NJ here in these
parts; but then, come 10 spread him out all
over the country, he will be awful Min.'"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-22

Peter, comical son Of the Emerald Isle
who carries wood and water, builds fires, &c.,
for the boys At Hamilton College, is as odd a
specimen ofthe genus Hibernian as ever toddled
in brogan. One Of the students having coca
sion to reprove him one morning for his doin-
qaency, asked him where he expected to 90
when be died. 'Expei to go to the hot place =
said Pete, without wincing, Aud what do you
suppose will be your portion there = asked the
Soph, solemnly. o. growled the fellow, as
he brushed his ear lazily with his coal tail,
bring 'OOOd and ,oater for he boys ?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-22

RAILROAD BRIDeK DowS.-We learn that on
Monday evening of las, week, the down pass
enger train on the Rutland road, ran Off the
track, On accoun, Of switch left wrong, Just
before reaching the bridge which crosses the
Otter Creek in Whiting VI. The locomotive
struck the bridge great force. knocking down
the whole structure, which must be nearly 100
feet long The locomotive fortunately did not
follow the bridge into the river, but stopped
half way down the bank. The engineer and
fireman went down the bank with the engine.
Nobody was hurt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-22

Coos RErunucAS'.' Wonders have not ceased.
D. A. Bowe, Esq, late Of the bradford Inquirer.
has started an anti administration paper with the
above title in Coos. Light is beginning to break
in upon tina, politically benigh,ed country. 4Ihe
time has been when the New Hampshire Patriot
was the Bible and Psalm-hook Of It's inhabitants,
and We have heard 1t said that justices of the
Peace frequently administered oaths to Witnesses
upon il political columns
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-22

II Hon. D. r. Thompson has retired from the
management Of the "Grsea .MoHaiaia Ffeellaa''
over which he has exercised constant supervision,
both business and EDITORIAL for seven or eight years
lie is sudeeeeded by Mr.. S s. Doyce who will con-
duct the Freeman in manner to accord with It's
former reputation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-22

Town SuPgRNTESDgNTs. A convention Of
Town Superintendent Of Common schools in
Washington County was held at Montpelier on
the Both ult.. ]. II. Graham of Mortified in the
chair. Strict attention to the qualifications Of
teachers was recommended, and also careful re-
ports of the condition of the schools, according
to law. Two or three books were recommend
ed, and Messrs ]. Sargent, J. II. Graham and
5. II. Foster made committee to examine
Text Books, and report at the next meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-22
From our secre, Correspondent

In the confidence ofthe abinet.
WASHINGTON, Dec. liza. NJ.
learn there will be nothing in the Message
about our relations with the English govern
ment.
l have exclusive information that the Presi-
dent has refused copies Of the Message to any
one, Pilkwalkin, the editor of the Koos Co
paper, great friend OF the President, could not
get one, and he threatens to come out for Jcems
Buchanan.
Pierce says he won't give in. He is iron.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-22

RocnEsTER AcADENT.--we have received eaia-
ogue Of the Instructors and Students Of this Aead
envy at Rochester, Mass, under the charge Of Mr..
Chas. p. Rugg, formerly Of Hinsdale, N. H., and
Miss Emily o. Richardson late Of the Brattleboro
Academy. The school appears to be in a flourish
ing condition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-22

(SIoorn not 10 lcrife for any other Papr.)
WASHINGTON. De. n

(Si0Orn mol 10 irrife Tor any other Papr)
WASHINGTON, Dee. IL.
Things look now as if Jenkins Of Florida
would be chosen Speaker, Jenkins is a Nation
al Know Nothing, Abolition, Southern Rights,
Democratic, Hard Shell, Twelfth Election
Wing. 1t is supposed that he can control the
votes of all the parties. lie is all RICH, on the
goose question.
The commissioners for running the boundary
line between Hoboken and Bergen arrived in
town to-day, and had an interview with the At
1t is supposed the boundary
line will be run into The ground.
jenkins chances are looking up On the
last ballot he only wanted one hundred and
thirteen votes Of an election. YERIrAs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-22

TAG TRUr EcRET.-Those who have used
DR., Rogers Liperioort, Tar, aud Calchalagua
for CONSUMPTION. or any form of Lung
Disease, can attest the superior efficacy of this
medicine. Its health restoring and tonic quail
ties not being subject to any reaction from Opi-
un, or any of its preparations. is the true secret
Of it's great success. All Druggists sell il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-22

The President has sent for Gle of Marines
to protect the Message from the printers.
/ am informed on the best authority, that the
Message will contain some reference to our for
egn relations.
There is no truth in the rumor tina, Smith
has besn appointed Consul to Timbucioo.-
Smith is an able man, but he is mixed up too
much with Brown Of Arkansas, who plays
poker when he ought 10 be stamping his dis
trict.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-22
'RUGGLE FOR THE SPEAK
ERSHIP.

BY SAW HoRsR ExPREss
OUR WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
From Me Correspondent Of he Associated Press. ]
WASHINGTON, Dec. --,h, Midnight.
Two members of Congress have arrived
They don't know who they'll vote for. One is
from Pike county, Missouri, and drinks Bour-
bon whiskey. Everything is 10 confusion as
regards the organization of the House.
The President will send a message to Con-
gress this year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-22
CONGRESSIONAL.

No speaker has been elected and no aliera-
tion in the baloiings as given last week, is per-
ceptble. The city papers are filled to reple-
tion every day with ielegraphic dispatches and
rumors, and special correspondence detailing
both the actual proceedings of Congress, and
the numerous speculations incident thereto. As
we have no correspondent at Washington to
furnish us with exclusive intelligence we have
concluded to borrow from one Of our coiempo-
raries-" Young Anserioa the frs,
number Of which we take the following.
THE STRUGGLE FOR THE SPEAK,
ERSHID
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-22

oe says he won't give in. He is iron,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-23
TIE MAsTER-SPrRrr AT SxBAsro,or-

TIE MAsTER-SPrRrr AT SxBAsro,m-
The head engineer ct Sebastopol n n
young man named Todleben, who. At the
commencement of the siege, was q can.
tain and almost unknown. When tie
siege commenced, Prince Menschikof, it
is said, asked the then engineer how long
it would take to put the place in Q state
of defence. He answered ''Two months"
Todleben stepped forward and said he
would undertake to do it, if he had %
many men as he required, in two weeks.
He did it in twelve days, and was made
colonel. Since that time be has had the
direction of everything IN the way of
building batteries, defesces, &c. The
other day the Grand Duke called upon
his wife, who is residing in St. Peters
burg, to congratulate her upon her hus-
bands promotion for he is now General
and Bide-de- Camp to the Emperor. The
Russians adopt the common sense prsc-
tice Of taking the man who will do the
work best. and they get it the best done.
This IS the practice in well conducted
private business it is still more neces-
sary in public service, where the conse-
quences of mistakes through incompe-
tency and ignorance may affect Q whole
nation.-Phill. Ledger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-23

NOTABLE GOLD DBposITs.-The ASSAY
Office, during the past week, has melted
up curious deposit of some hundred
gold nose and ear rings, such as are worn
by the negroes Of the African coast.
They were deposited by Mr.. E. Littlefeld.
of this city. for one of the express com.
panies, to whom the collection was in
trusted by merchants engaged in trade
with Africa. Some Of the gold is of re-
marka bic fneness. The entire value OF
the deposit is about 81 400, the value OF
the separate articles varying from two or
three to one hundred dollars. These
rings are made Of four twisted strings of
gold, wound around each other, like the
strands of an ordinary cord. The per-
feet circle is broken so as to allow the or
nament to clinch the ear or the cartilage
of the nose, without perforating. They
are generally of very rude manufacture.
Adams & Co. have, during the last
week, removed from the Assay Office, q
lump of quartz bearing California gold,
weighing about 2300 OF. and estimated
at $4,000. 1t will be taken Is a speci-
men to the Paris Exhibition.-N. Y. Eve.
Post,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-23

DEATH OF THE WDow op Dr.. r. ri.
BISHoP--RENABKABLE CoINCIDENCE-The
venerable, widely known and well.loved
Robert Hamilton Bishop, d. D., our
readers will remember, died after q long
life of eminent usefulness, at his resi-.
dence on College Hill, some weeks since.
His wife, with whom he had lived hap
PLY for near sixty years, was precisely
two weeks his Junior, and after his death,
tottered about as if lost, ard seemed,
though surrounded by her affectionate
children and grand children, to feel ut
terly alone, and that this world was no
longer the place for her; and strange to
say, exactly two weeks after his deear.
ture, it was decreed that her imprison-
ment here should not be heightened out,
and she was called to join him in the bet
ter world. His death occurred on Sab
bath morning, the 2sth April, and she
received the, to her joyful, summons, to
60 to him at about the same hour on Sab
bath morning, the 18th inst.-Cinan-
natl Commercial, Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-23

The LIVERPOOL MATRIMONIAL AFFAIR.
For several days past an exciting affair
has been pending before the First Dis
trict Police Court, relative to O matri-
monial fare-up between John Henry
Bate and his wife Georgiana, who re-
Gently arrived in the Atlantic from Liy-
erpool. As has been stated, the COM
plainant in this prosecution was joined
in wedlock to John Henry Bate over
twenty years ago, and now claims to be
the original" wife. The so-claimed
husband has wife and several children
residing in Hudson street, and wholly
repudiates the English lady. On Satur-
day, our reporter was informed that
Georgisna had procured the assistance Of
the British consul, and employed Hon.
Welcome r. Beebe and Mr.. Carpenter,
to conduct her side of the case. The de-
fendant has also engaged able counsel,
and very spicy investigation may be
looked for at the Toombs on Tuesday
neXt.-N. ]. Times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-23


TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
l. Estate.-By virtue of a decree of the Orphans
Court OF the District of Columbia for the county of
Washington, approved by the Circuit Count of said
District sitting in chancery, passed in TIE matter OF
the petition of William Whitmore, ct al children
aud heirs-at-law Of William w Whi,more, late of
said county, deceased, will, on THURSDAY, the
3lst day Of May, 1885, at 6Ls O'Clock p. M in front
OF the premises, proceed TO sell Lots OF ground num-
bered seventeen l7) and eighteen tl6J in Square
numbered five hundred and three (50O situate in
the city OF Washington, and District aforesaid
The above described property is situated on the
northwest corner Of 9th street west and N street
south and contains in the aggregate about fourteen
thousand square feet Of ground.
Terms Of sale: One third cash and the residue i'm
two equal payments al six and twelve months with
interest from day of sale. The deferred payments
to be secured by the Of the purchaser or rur
chaSers, satisfactorily endorsed.
Upon the full payment of the purchase money
and interest and the ratification of the sale by the
Cour, the trustee will convey said lots of ground
to the purchaser or purchasers thereof, at his or
their cost and expense.
IL the terms of sale are not complied with within
fve days from the day of sale, the trustee reserves
the right TO resell said lots, either of them upon
reasonable notice, at the nsk and cost of the rst
purchaser. RICHARD II. LASKEY,
Trustee.
GREEN 4 SCOTT,
may lo-eoyWdds AuctiOneers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-23

STRANGE CAsUALTY.-About the Goth
of April last, Mr.. Hiram Harmon, q
gentleman residing near Erie in this
county, and well known to some of our
citizens, mounted his horse towards even
ing to hunt his cattle. During his abb
sence thunder storm came up, and we
are informed that nothing more was seen
of MIR. Fl. till the next morning, when
was found by some one in search of him,
wandering near his residence in o state
of utter imbecility or insanity. His
horse was found dead, apparently from
a stroke of lightning, and it is from the
effect of the same that Mr. III. is suffer.
ing. He was still, at last accounts.
unable to give any information in rsla-
tion to the manner in which he was in
jured, and there appears to be but small
prospect of the speedy recovery of his
reason. This is one of the most singular
occurrences Of which we have ever
heard.-Sterling (IR.) Times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-23
Auction Sales
BY j. O. MCGUIRE. Auotionssr.

TRUsTEE's SALE OF VALUABLE AND elisi
l. bly, situated House and Lot on 9th street west,
between and r streets north.-By virtue of deed
Of trust, bearing date the 10Th day of February,
1853, ald reco ded in Liber J. A. g., No. ST. foos
364 &C the subscriber will sell at public sale,
MONDAY, the 28th day Of May, 1855, at 5K o'clk
p. m on the premises, Lot No. 4, in Square No.
4SS, fronting "a feet w inches on 9th street west,
between and streets north, by SO feet inches
deop, with the buildings and Improvements consist
ing Of four story brick dwelling house, with back
building built of the best material and in the best
manner, and very commodious, with all the modern
Improvements, and in all respects one of the most
desirable houses in Washington, and but recently
built, and well known as the property of Peter Bev
ner. The property IN situated in one OF the health
lest and most desirable parts ofthe city, and offers
persons seeking residence or investment an oppor-
tunity seldom occurring.
The terms of sale will be: One half cash, and the
balance in g. l2 l6, and "a months, for notes bear
ing interest from day Of sale, secured by deed in
trust udon the property. II the of sale are not
complied with in six days after the SALE the property
will be resoid, upon one weeks notice, at the risk
and expense of the purchaser. All conveyancng at
the expense Of the purchaser.
CHAS. 9. WALLACH, Trustee.
JAS. G. MCGUIRE,
an X-JtaW&de AuctlOnepr,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-23
FISCHER'S BAND FULLY ORGAN

HAV1NG now completed all nv arrangements
IL for fret rate BRASS and COTIILON
BAND, am again at the service of the public 10
attend Excursion Parties, Exhibit ons, Parades, Pic
Mics, Balls, and Serenades. All those in favor of
Citizens band are respectfully invited to encourage
our en- erprise, here in Washington City.
FISCHER, Leader.
p. S.-This Band, under lay direction, is regularly
uniformed, and IRON q practice over twenty years
can give satisfaction to every one.
Residence, Pa. avenue, north side, bet. 9Th and
lOih streets first door west of Iron Hall.
Orders left with Messrs Hilbus & Htz punctually
attended to. NAV i4-Im+
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-23

VIt is estimated that there are an
nually consumed, in and about Boston,
about 7OO,O 900 Holsters, the prime cost OF
which is $50 per thousand. This makes
the snug little sum of $50. 900. About
500, 900 of these Holsters come from the
State of Maine, and the remaining 200,-
600 are taken from the Massachusetts,
Bay. About 700 men are engaged in ta-
king the fish, and some 800 tons ofship-
ping are employed to carry them to Bos-
ton, exclusive of what are taken by steam
boat and railroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-23
PROPOSALS FOR FUEL.

QUARTERMAsrRR g OFFICE MARINE CoRPs,1
Washington, 10th May, 1855.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
y office until Friday, the 25th of May inst, at 10
o'clock a. m, for supplying TO the Marines stationed
in Washington city from lst July, 1885, TO Both of
June, 1856, such quantities Of Wood and Coal as
may hs required upon the Quarterly acquisitions of
Co mandng Officers
The wood to be best oak sapling, a nd the coal
best anthracite free from dust, broken and screened
both 10 be delivered at sue points within the bar
rack walls, as may be designated free OF expense to
the United States NAV ll-3fawto5th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-23
LOOK HER Ell

"ORE BOUNTY LAND TO ILL who served
Nl in ANY WAR since 1870, whether Officers
Soldiers, Sailors. Marines, Clerks, Indians, Chap
hins, Wagon Masters, Teamstsrs, Landsmen, Tor
their widows minor children) who have not yet
received full loo acres, and have been in service IA
days, viii do well t. write TO Us PostpGid, and their
Land Warrants will be forwarded 10 them for the
above quantity, and no charge If they do not get IL.
LLOYD CO.,
Claim Agents Office, opposite U. g. Treasury,
RashinKtOn City, u. @ mar 6-3m
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ARLINGTON HOuSE.

VNHE undersigned would espectfuIIy Inform his
l. friends that he has taken the establishment for
mefly known as the " Arlington House, !" which he
Intends opening on Saturday next, May 18th, as a
Restaurant of the frat orde., and feels assured that
he with LIQUORS and CIGARS oI the choicest
brands, OYSTERS, GAME and FISH, in season
and every other article i'm his line to suit all who
shoald favor him with call. F.A. COOK, =
may l6-eolm"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-23
'y, Auc JAS. G. ncGUIREtion..r.

BY, Auc JAS. @. commissioners.
VERY DESIRABLE BUILDING LOT at Auc-
uon.-On TUESDAY afternoon, June 18th, at
O'Clock, on the premises, the subscriber will sell,
by virtue of deed Of trust from Basil Lane aster r.
dated September 22i, lS48, and duly recorded in Ii.
Der J. A. s., No foliOs $50, &c. one Of the land
records for Washington county, all that piece or
parcel Of ground and premises designated upon the
ground plan of said city as Lot No. %, in Square
ls, having front of 40 feet nine inches on l5ih st
west, between north l. and NJ streets, running back
ly7 feet to 80 feet alley, with Is feet alley run
ming The full depth Of the lot on the side.
This lot is situated in rapidly improving part OF
the First Ward, and Is very desiraby located
Terms; $3.50 jn cash, the residue in 6 and 70
months. with interest, secured by deed of trust on
the premises.
All conveyaneing at cost Of purchaser.
JAS. ii. COLLINS, Trustee.
Jas. T.. MCGUIRE,
may ll--2awads Auctioneer,