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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-01-26
REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION.

The Chairmen Of the several Republican organ
nations in Vermont. Massachusetts,. Ohio, Penn
sylyania, and Wisconsin, have eallel an Informal
convention to meet al Pitisbnrg, Penn, on the
twenty second day Of February next, for the pur-
pose Of perfeeting the national organization, and
providing for delegate convention, at some subse-
quent day, to nominate candidates for the Presi.
dency and Vice Presidency to be supported at the
election in November.
1t is not intended that this shall be anything
more than an informal meeting. There being nc
national, or other than state organization, such a
course is deemed necessary to put the ball in mo-
ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-01-26

NArnASIEL p. BANKS, Jr., the present anti-Ne-
braska candidate for Speaker Of the national House
Of Representatives, is a native Of Alstead, ~ II.
worked at that and in machine-shop until he was
more ihaa thirty years ofage. Relinquishing that
business he commenced the study Of law, and was
elected member Of the Massachusetts, House OF
Representatives previous to his admission to the
bar. In 1851 he was reelected to the House, and
was chosen Speaker Of that body, which station he
hlled with distinguished ability for two years. In
1858 he presided over the deliberations Of the lar
gest and ablest deliberatve body assembled in that
state since 1920. He is about forty years Of age,
Of slender, but erect and muscular figure, Of dark
hair, decided aspect, and quick motion. very
good idea of his personal appearance may be OBJ
tanned from an engraving in Lesle's illustrated
newspaper of the present week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-01-26

DEArH OF DR. 7. W. HARRIs.-DI. Thaddeus
William Harris, the we'll known Librarian Of Har-
ward University, died at his residence in Cambridge
wednesday morning of last week at The age of GO
years. lie was pronounced by the learned Profess
sor Agassz, to be decidedly the best entomologist
ia the 'rorId," and he contributed largely by vari-
Gus publications to the dissemination of knowledge
on the subjects Of natural History.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-01-26

HoosAc TuSSEL-The Greenfield Ga=etie learns
that the work on the Troy & Greenfield Railroad
will be Immediately resumed and rapidly pushed
forward to completion, responsible parties in Phil
adelphia having become associated with Mr.. Ser
rell in the contract
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-01-26

Annual Meeting of the State Agricultural
Society, Adjourned to February 9th, 1856.
This meeting will be held at The Court House
in Middlebury, on the 9th of February, 1856,
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ Officers 10 be chosen,
&c. Managers meeting, evening previous at
o'clock. Publishers Of Papers, please copy
Jan. 10, 1856. +. HOLBROOK, Pres.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-01-26
from The Vermont Chronlce.l
VERMONT STATE TEMPERANCE
CONVENTION.

In accordance with a call from The Slate Com
mtiee, the State Temperance Society met at
the Baptist Church in Ludlow, on the 10Th Of
January, 1856, at O'Clock P. NJ. The Con.
vention was called to order by Hon. RYLAsp
FLETcHrR. the President q. X. Pangborn,
the Secretary, being absent, w. A. Bacon Of
Ludlow, was appointed Secretary, pro tenn.
Prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. Aiken Of
Rutland,
On motion, Business Committee was ap-
pointed by the President as follows:
Hon. Zimr Howe of Castleton Rev. II +.
Leaviit of Vergennes +. G. Robbins, Esq. Of
Ludlow; james Barrett, Esq. of Rutland; DR.
Darwin Warner of New Haven.
On motion of Hon. Zimr Howe, a committee
on nomination, consisting of one from each coun-
ty represented, was appointed, as follows -
Windham Co., Rev. Mr. Stevens Windsor
Co., Lewis Pratt, Jr. ; Rutland Co., Lorenzo
Sheldon Orange Co., c. w. Cushing; : d.
olson Co., WIN. Nash Chittenden Co., ]. f.
Wells; franklin Co. Chas. FELTON, Wash
ington Co., G.. e. Sampson Caledonia Co.,
r. Tute Essex Co., John S. Clarke.
Some Informal remarks were made by Hon.
Zimri Howe relative to the state of the $780,
600 Fund.
The nominating committee reported in part
as follows -
For President.
Hon. RYLAND FLETCHER, of Cavendsh.
For Secretaries,
c. w. CusnISc ofNewbury, and LEWIS PRATT
Jr. of Woodstock,
n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-01-26

CALIFORNIA HOMICIDE CALESDAR.-The total
number killed in personal ARRAYS in California dur
ing the eleven months ending Dec. LIST, 1855, was
$780, hung by sherins in the same time I; hung by
mobs, 40.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-01-26


SARCASTIC SLSTEScR.-0d Elias Reyes for.
mery first Judge Of Windsor county, VT, was
a strange composition Of folly and good sense,
Of natural shIewdness and want Of cultivation.
The following sentence, il is said was pronoun-
ed upon poor ragged fellow convicted of steal
ing pair Of boots from Gen. Curtis, a man Of
,e0AsiAs9Re,e 2sat yudee, ioyatgi siaJsfs,p be.
fore pronouneing the sentence of the court, un.
deriaking 10 read the fellow lecture, ''you re
fine fellow to be arranged before the court
for stealing. They say you are poor-no one
doubts II who looks at you and how dare you
being poor, have the impudence to steal pain
of boots Nobody but rich people have a right
TO take such things without paying Then
they say you are worihless-ihai is evident from
the fact that no one has ever asked Justice TO be
done 10 you all by unanimous consent, pro
nounced you guilty before you were tried. Now
you might know you would be condemned
And now you must know tina, il was a giea
aggravation, that you stole them in that large
town to commit such al act is most horrible
And not only to go into Windsor to steal, bn
you must steal from that great man. Gen. Cur.
It's. This caps the climax OF your iniquiiy-
Base wretch why did you nol go and steal the
only pair of boots which some poor man had OF
could get and then you would have been le
alone nobody would have troubled ihemselye,
about the act. For your iniquiiy in stealing il
the great town Of Windsor, and from the great
Gen. Curtis the court sentences you 10 three
months imprisonment in the county Jail, ant
I ~ 10 ~.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-01-26

Hon. JEFFERSON DAVIS, secretary of war, has
been elected United States Senator from Mississippi
for the term of six years from the 4th of March
1867
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-01-26

- In wha. important respect does Joau-of
Arc differ from Noah's aEkl Do you give it
npl The one was maid OF Orleans, aud the
other was made of Gopher wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-20
Interesting "Reminiscences

The following reminiscence of a waiter st
the st. Charles Hotel, New Orleans, might
easily be applied to some of our Washington
establishments. "No man" says the gifted
writer, "is hero to his Valst-de -ehsm5rs."
Corporation dinner Saturday night last.
Large number of the members Of the Lesis-
iature present: Excessive quantity of cham
pagne everybody afectionate. General pop-
ulation of the United States toasted individu-
ally. Mr. President, addressed by every
body who could attain an equilibrium on lis
pedestals. Naval engagements Of ideas
which sailed around the room without rudder
or compass, and entered ints private conflicts
IN detached squadrons. Interesting segments
OF speeches, agreeably diversified by myste-
rious disappearances under the table Orders
to call all the members early for Baton Rouge
boat. Dinner over 2 o'clock, a m. All hats
and overcoats wrong-evidently been taking
champagne. Scene changes t. a. m. Called
several gentlemen, who expressed a painful
anxiety to know what State they were in.
Thought privately they were in a very bad
state Found one door carefully locEed, and
standing half way open. Cravat carefully
folded on the table, and huge pair of boots
emerging from the lower end Of the sheets.
Pulled the boots mot Off and became aware
of the fact that they had proprietor. The
proprietor called upon Mr.. Speaker" and
requested information as TO the point of order
Thought the member was decidedly out order,
but considered his views on the " internal
Improvement" question particularly sound.
Member imagined himself clerk of the House.
and proceeded to call the roll. One roll
brought him out of bed, and there being no
liait 30 speeches, he had the floor for a quar-
ter of an hour. Constituted myself q COM
mittee of one, and retired to consult Bell
sounded-returned to room with two cocktails
as per order, and overheard member assuring
man he saw in the looking glass that be
must have got drunk and made id fl Of
himself, and that he had better 20 to Baton
Rouge as soon as possible. Man seen in look
ing glass, drank his own health, aud did start
for Baton Rouge. "Scene shifts."-N o.
Data
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G0EPIr WERsaOUM, a-.
WILLIAM PLANE & CO., sHpEEYl
mo. 5s9.l
ESwamp and OVerfiowed LuEds.n


DUBLlC NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE
IL Instructions Of the Secretary Of the Interior,
pubic notice is hereby given that, In order to
bring 10 close the business under the act Of Con-
gress approved September ., 1850, entitled, San
act TO enable the State OF Arkansas, and other
States, TO reclaim the swamp lands within their
limits, - and al the same time afford to parties
who claim tha. portions Of the lands selected un-
der said law are dry and IL for cultivation an op
poTtunitY 10 Introduce evidence, all lands so Sc
lected, TO the approval whereof no objection be
made within six months from the date hereof,
viii be certified and patented to the States
such objections as are contemplated by the
above must be made under oath, and fled with
the register and receiver Of the proper land ofce
for Transmission to The General Land Once. The
necessary forms for afadavits are In the hands Of
said oHcers.
The following classes Of land are exempt from
objection, to-wit:
lst. Lands entered with cash, or located with
military bounty land warrants or scrip, after the
passage Ofthe act Of 18th September, 1850, and
prior TO the passage OF the act Of I'd March, 1855
"for the reliefof purchasers and ocators Of swamp
aRd cyeTnowed knds.n
I'd. Lands already patented to the State under
the swamp law.
In all cases where objection Is raised, testimony
must be taken before the register and receiver of
tie laad orce, at sach time, after the expiration
OF said SIX months, as they may appoint with the
consent o. the Commissioned Of the General Land
Once
The lists Of swamp and overnowed lands are
open 10 inspection during the regular business
hours OF ihe Land OHce
6iyen under my hand, at the city Of Washing
"n, this 2lst day OF December, 1855:
THOS. A. HENDRICKS,
Commissioner General Land Once.
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Correct Portraits.

The following portraits are sketohed from
life, and we doubt not but that our fair read
ers will at once recognise the originals:
The MODEL WIpowER.--He begins to think
| of No. 2 before the weed on his hat loses ii.
| first gloss. May be seen assisting young girls
| to get a seat in church, or ordering carts of
| dry crossings for pretty feet that are waiting
| to pass over. Is convinced he was never
made to live alone. His children must
| be looked after, or, if he hasn't any, he would
| like to be looked after, himself. Draws q
| deep sigh every time a dress rattles past him
with a female in it. Is very particular about
the polish of his boot or the ft Of his glove /;
| thinks be looks very interesting in black.
Don't walk out in public much with his chill
dren, when he does takes the youngest Re
wives his old taste for moonlight and poetry :;
pities single men with all his heart; wonders
how they contrive to exist? Reproves little
John for saying "Pa 30 SO loud, when he
meets him in the street.) Sets his face against
the practice of women going home "alone and
unprotected from evening meetings. Tells
the widows his heart aches for 'em. Wonders
which of all the damsels he sees he shall
make up his mind to marry. Is sorry that he
shall be obliged to disappoint them all but
one. Has long since preferred orange blos-
SONS to the cypress wreath. Starts some fine
day and refurnishes his house from garret to
cellar; hangs his wife's portrait iI the attic,
(shrouded in old blankets,) and marries a
playmate of his eldest daughter!
The MODEL WIDow She wouldn't wear
her veil upon any account. Thinks her com.
plexion looks fsirer than ever In contrast
with her sales. Sends back her new dress be-
cause the fold of Grape on the skirt isn't deep
moxrning enough. Steadily refuses to look
in the direction of dress coat for-one week.
Wonders if that handsome rompkins who
passes her window every day is insane enough
to think that she will ever marry again! Is
verp fond of drawing of her glove and rest
ing her little white hand upon her black bon
net, thinking it may be suggestive OF an early
application for the same. Concludes to give
up housekeeping and try boarding at hotel.
Accepts Tompkin's invitation to " attend the
children's concert" just to please little Tom
my! Tommy is delighted, and thinks Tomp-
kins is very kind gentleman to give so much
candy and so many bon bons. His mama be-
gins to admit certain little alleyiations of her
sorrow, in the shape Of protracted converse
tions, walks, rides, calls, &c. She cries
little when Tommy asks her if she has forgot
ten to plant the flowers in a certain cemetery.
TOmpkins comes in and thinks her loyelier
than ever, smiling through her tears. Tom
my is sent out into the garden to make pref
ty dirt pies" Ito the utter demolition OF
new frock and trousers,) and returns very un-
expectedly to fnd his mama's cheeks very
ROSY, and TO be tossed up in the air by Tomp-
kins, who declares himself his 4" new, new
papa"
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OFFICIAL.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, ID

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Dec. 1, 1885.
Notice is hereby given to holders Of stocks Of
the United States that this Department win pur-
chase to the amount OF 81 500 600 Of said stocks
at any time when the same may be offered prior to
the lst day Of June next, and win pay therefor the
following prices, to wit:
For stock Of the loan Of 1s42, a premium Of ten
per cent? for stock Of the loans Of 1si7 and 1s4s,
a premium Of sixteen per cent; for stock issued
under the act Of 1850, commonly called Texas-in-
demnity stock, premium Of six per cent; and
for stock Of the loan Of 1916, redeemable on the
I2th November, 1S46, II received at the Treasury
prior to the 1st day Of January next, premium
of2X per cent; Hreceived between the 1st jan
uary and the 31st Of March next, a premium Of
2per cent and II received after the 31st Of March
and prior to said LIST Of June next, premium Of
1K pen cent.
Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at
the rates specified In the certificates, from the 1st
July last, II assigned with the principal Of the
certificates received prior to the 1st Of January
next. After that date the interest will be allowed
In addition to the premium from 1st Of January to
the date Of their receipt. In both cases one days
interest will be allowed in addition for the money
to reach the seller.
Certificates transmitted to this Department un-
der the present notice should be duly assigned to
the United States with the current half years in
teres, II sent prior to the 1st Of January next) by
the party entitled to receive the purchase money.
Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts
upon theassistant treasurers at Boston, New York
or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive
the money may direct.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
dec 3-dtJune1 Secretary Of the Treasury
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Good Advice.

We find the following excellent advice in
late number Of the London Comic Times. Bear
it in mind
If you have a rich aunt, don't talk to her
about billiards and brandy and water
If you intend to do thing, don't change
your mind; and if you possess a ten pound
note, don't change that. If you happen to
say something in society which causes a pain
full sensation, you had better go out for a
walk for five minutes
IL you don't know what everybody else
knows, you had better hold your tongue and
if you know something that everybody else
knows, you had better hold your tongue too.
Should you be talking 10 thin lady, of an
other thinlady, you needn't describe the party
alluded to as scraggy old maid.''
If you require person to become security
tor you, don't ask the man who promised he
would do anything for you when be knew that
you didn' t want anything done.
If you happen to know an author don town
it; one half Of the world won't believe you,
and the other half won't think much Of il If
they do.
Don't say you never take suppers, excep-
ting where you know they never give any.
Don't tell a mother Of the faults of her
favorite child.
If you wish to sleep quietly, don't praise
another woman while your wife is undressing
to get into bed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-20
II. SEyIKE

n. SEnkES, Jewelor,
30 Psns6. o1sars, between 9fh and I0.A stTssts,
HAS SRECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY
Il a magnificent assortment Of fine and q
rich imported J EW ELRY, such as Flor -
entIne and Roman Aosaics, italian Lavas hA
ety Of richly chased Gold JewelTy or any deserip
ton, the very latest styles Also, new lot Of
hne Loadoa and Geneva WATCHES, warranted
timekeepeIs. -
FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
A Aspleadid eSSOrtment Of fine Siiverware, Pitch
ers, Castors, Creams, 6oblets, Cups, Forks and
SPOONS, (sterling,) Fish, Cake and Pie Knives,
Butter and Fruit Knives, Soupan Oyster Ladies,
Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars,
Napkin Rlngs, etc, etc.
SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA
Casters, Baskets, 6utieIboats, Urne, Forks and
SPOoEs.
French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, In
variety. Card Cases, PoTtmonnaies, Cigar Cases.
And also > large assortment Of
SPECTACLES
In Sold, Silver ana Steel Frames, to suit every
eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, and
Open 6laSses.
III We take pleasure II showing cur goods to
all, whether purchasers or not.
hu our goods are warranted =: represented, and
viii be sold at the lowest possible price.
II yewelTy and SllverwaYe made to order !;
Diamonds r5mounted; Gold Pens repOinted. and
Engraving on Stone executed at short notice.
ChronOmeters and all kinds OK fne Watches and
Musical Boxes put in perfect order at short notice.
H. SEMKEN, JeweleT,
$50 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
dec 1T
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CHAUNCEY wARRINER,

~ a AOAm ma 6Is AMI S6 w EL6n,
AND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW
II ELRf and dSILVERWAEE, would respect
fully solicit the attention OF those who desire a
good article, 20 his choice variety Of London &C.
neva and Copenhagen WATCHES, selected with
the view Of time- keeping and durable qualities,
for which suitable guarantee viii DC furnished
those who purchase.
GOLD SEALS, FOB and VEST CHAINS,
FINE JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS, COB
LETS, CUPS, FORKS, &c, FOR sale ct N. York
prices.
The Chronoleter, Duplex, Lever, Cylinder,
Repeating, Musical and other WATCHES re-
paired
Also, JEWELRY. dc.
No. 379 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 7th streets,
Browns Hosel Building, sign Of the
GOLDEN WATCH,
Jan 8-3m Washington, ID. G..
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SING ER'S
improved Sewing Machines.
10 Whlch was granted the highest Award Of
the faris Exhibition, thereby receiving
the worlds Verdict of Superiority.

70 which was granted the highestAwa Of
the raris Exhibition, thereby receiving
the worlds Verdict of Superiority.
EHE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA
4 cAlne has simplifed them in many respects,
and they are capable Of executing twice The amount
OF g woIk they did formerly in any given time
Iney are without question the only Machines Ca
Paoie OF sewing every variety Of goods perfect a
sniIl oosom or heavy trace for harness can be
sewn oy any OF these machines by simple change
OF needle and thread In such a manner that the
closest scrutiny cannot detect fault.
, manufacturers, planters and families will find
them the only safe Machines to purchase, as they
are oulit strong and durable, and not likely TO
we nave machines with guages attached, for
oinaing hats, cap fronts, CATERS, &c
Silk, Thread, Cotton, Needles, &C., constantly
on hand, at the lowest rates
Persons desirous of Information regarding Sew
Ing Machines will please address
|. NJ. SINGER j. co,
los Baltimore street, Baltimore.
~ B-We are prepared to exchange these ma
chimes Tor old machines Of any kind Terms lib
eFaL Persons who have been Induced to purchase
inferior machines under the pretext Of being
cheap, will find this benefit indeed.
mar 10-f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-20

An INCIDENr.-Tbey met, twas on the
sidewalk, and he thought to cut a swell; 30 he
raised his beaver gracefully, bent his body
like an l.. She bowed and smiled SO sweetly,
that be thought her very nice, quite forget
ting for the moment that he stool upon the ice.
Thus, little recking what he did, or how he
stood, or where, his head approached the
pavement, and his heels went up in the air;
while be stsrn-ly and with violence, on the
sidewalk took his seat, and with a very sheep.
ish look, picked himself up, and the way he
"put" around the corner, isn't very often beat
as far as speed is concerned, at all events.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-20

BALL SCENE IN New YoRK.-At a mill
tsry soi.ee given the other night at a we'll
known ball room on Broadway, quite an ex-
citing scene occurred, which, but for the in
reference OF the officer on duty at the place,
would have resulted in ''some fight between
two women. 1t seems that about O'Clock a
woman dressed in a calico gown, with hood
on her head, and plaid shawl wrapped abou Z
her, appeared at the door and asked for Mr..
-. She was told that be had not arrived
upon which she took position at the front
door. The officer on duty told her she could
not remain there, but she refused TO 20 away
saying that Mr.. was her husband, and
she anted to sec him when he came. In o
short time carriage drew up to the door,
when Mr.. -, in his snowy uniform, Jumped
out and assisted iscompanion-rather good
looking young woman, gayly attired in pink
dress, to alight To cross the sidewalk was
the work Of moment, but ere the unsuspsct-
ing fair had passed the Threshold, violent
tempest arose Woman No. with the calico
dress and hood pitched into woman No. 2in
gay attire, and for few moments pink rib
bons, artificial flowers, hair pins and frag-
ments of the pink dress aforesaid, few as thick
as hail on all sides. The officer on duty has
tened to the door and dseparated the com stants.
Woman No 2 ran behind the door, and woman
No. drew back space, determined to prevent
her rival from going into the ballroom with
her husband. Mr.. and his wife finally
took a promenade down Broadway and settled
the matter amioably, but the terms Of settle
ment we did not learn.
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MAxxERs.-What rare gift, saws the au

MANNERs.-What a rare gift, says the au.
thor of Pelham, is that Of manners How
difficult to iefne-how much more difficult
TO impart! Better for a man to possess them
than wealth, beauty, or talent-they will
more than supply all. No attention is too
minute, no labor too exaggerated, which tends
to perfect them. He who enjoys their sdvan-
tages in the highest degree, namely, he who
can please, penetrate, persuade, as the object
may require, possesses the subtlest secret of
the diplomatist and the statesman, and wants
nothing but the opportunity to become
GREAT -
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~One of the beautiful swans on Gos6eld
Lake, Essex, England belonging to Samuel
Courtauld, Esq, was seen floating dead. On
being drawn to the shore, it was found that
monster pike. The pike had swallowed the
head and neck of the swan, and being unable
to disgorge it both had died, and were found
thus linked together. -a9sE Il. ss. ... o. -h