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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04

TRouSLE Of THE lsrHMUs.-There is 4 ru-
NOR by the last steamer, Of another riot on the
lsihmus, 10 which some fifteen persons were
killed and large number Of others badly beat
en-. 1t was also stated that member of The
New Granadan legislature was shot in his seat.
The difficulty was between the blacks and
whites, and grew Of the dissatisfaction Of
the former with the election of Calvo, the whe
candidate, fur governor. The blacks were de-
Iermined to proven, his Inauguration by frce
OF arms. By application Of the authorities
425 marines were detailed from the u 5. naval
ships in port, in IA boats, to lay near the city
and await the course Of events. This threaten
ing aspect OF affairs caused many members oflhs
legislature to secrete themselves but, however,
a quorum was found, and in The end Cavo was
proclaimed as announced. Fifty of the first
families Of the city of Panama, with all their
jewels and treasure, sought shelter with the U.
5. naval officer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04
The Burning of the steamer Niagara.

In Chicago and Milwaukee papers we find
some details Of the recent disaster on Lake Mi
ehigan; but the most important portions of
these accounts have been given by telegraph.
The Chicago Tribune gives the following clear
account of the disaster:
The Niagara left Collingwood on Monday
afternoon al o'clock, in place of the Keystone
State, the regular steamer for that day. She
started with from one hundred and fifty to one
hundred aud sevenly-hve passengers, twenty
hve or thirty of whom she landed at Sheboy-
gan, the greatest portion Of whom were steer
age passengers. At about 2 o'clock p. NJ. of
Wednesday the Niagara leh Sheboygan, and
about two hours afterwards was discovered to
be on hre. When The FIRE was first discovered
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04

WnIrE RIVER JUNCTION EArISd HousE-This
establishment has been lately purchased by Mr. S.
X, Stoddard of this village, and will hereafter be
kept by him. We have long known Mr.. s., and
are fully assured from observation of his capacity
for catering successfully in his new situation
While sorry to lose him from our village, we can
heartily commend him to his new neighbors and
the public as man every way deserving of sue
Gees, He will be sure to merit it; we trust he will
receive it. OF the House it is unnecessary to
speak, No traveller can stop at the Junction with
out finding it
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04
-Four Days Later From Europe.

The steamship Baltic arrived a, New York
Monday, from Liverpool the i7lh, her news be
ing four days later than that of the previous
steamer.
Complete political calm appears to have SET
tied over Europe. About the only topics oil
comment are the dreadful state ofthinps In Kan.
sas and in Naples. In the latter there have
been no new movements and the probable ac-
ton Of the other powers in respect to her con.
diiion is yet matter Of mere coniscture.--The
difficulty between Prussia ard Switzerland is
unsettled aud may result in hosiiliucs The
federal council OF the latter has decided that it
canno, admit the claim or the right Of Prussia
10 exercise sovereignty over Neufchatel, and
will resist it wiki all her power.---John Frost,
the char;isi, returned frum Punishment, was wei.
coined ia London on the 10Th, by crowd Of
10 900 persons.
ChartIst associations were being revived in
England. weather was favorable for har-
vesing The Loudon Morning Star warns the
southern states ofihe United States not 10 dream
Of annexation To Eugland.-The Paris CORES.
pondeni of the London Times says, there is no
doubt that a Congress will be held in Paris the
coming winter, to settle the questions arising
out Of the treaty Of Paris.-Gen. Bravo is spok.
Ell Of as the new Spanish minister to Washing
ton. The official account Of the affair in Al.
geria with the Kabyls, show it to have been
very severe, six thousand kahyls being oppus-
ed by only one regiment and squadron Of
Chasseurs. After a desperate fight the Ksbyl,
relreaied- but returned again next day, hen
they were again beaten. An expedition against
them is resolved npon.--lIoward Cunningham
an American merchant, was killed at Foo-chow
foo, China, while endeavoring to quell street
row. Dr. Parker. L. s. Commissioner was
there, but unable TO get an interview with the
yiceroy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04

Political INSTRUMENTATION Burlingame
Of Cambridge was re-nominated for Congress
fiom district FIVE, on Wednesday, by both the
republican and American conventions Linus
b. Conins of Roxbury has been similarly re-
nominated in his, the iih district
The Fremont meeting a, Lancaster, Pa,
Wednesday, was an immense demonstration.
Delegations were present from all parts of The
county There were about / 900 carriages aud
500 horsemen on the ground. Gov. Hamla
of Maine was among the speakers.
There were Immense democratic meetings. at
Harrisburg, Pa, Wednesday afternoon and ey-
ening Delegations were present from The ad'
joining counties. Gov. Smith of Virginia and
Mr.. Allen Of Ohio were the principal speak
ers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04

search, breadth Of view which indicates q large
and comprchensiy, mind, and in a style for the
most part clear and animated, the historian sweeps
over the field Of thirty years, exhibiting to us in a
vivid light the men, the measures, and the wants
Of that important period. The prominent figures
on the historic canvass are Philip II, Margaret Of
Parma, Cardinal Grenyille. Count Esnont, the
Duke Of Alsa, Don John Of Austria, and William
the Silent Tho last is the hero Of the work, and
around him It's whole interest is made to gather
PILED with profound admiration Of bis heroic quail
tiles, Mr. Motley has Agishe1 oil the resources Of
bis art upon the portrait and the result is sketch
Of remarkable power anil distnctness Of outline.
We do not hesitate 10 cay Of these volumes that
they are worthy Of their subject and honorable to
the American literature. They will be universally
read and will not fail to give their author a high
place among American historians. The narrative
is Illustrated by many curious Incidents which Mr.
Motley's minute research has brought to light, and
there are many stirring passages descriptive Of
scenes and events taat will live forever On the his
toric page.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04

FRAsKLis CousTY (MAss) AoptorLrre,t
SooiETY.-We lake the following extract Of
the proceedings of the Fair Of this Society.
from the Springfield Republican Of wedae,-
day -
1.-THE society selected for its show ground.
this year, a large field 10 what is termed "Pe,-
ty's Plain" Deerfeld, about a mile sou,hves,
Of the village Of Greenfield; a considerable plr
Of this plain has been recently purchased BY
several enterprising citizens Of Greenfield. and
fitted up with a mile trotiing track, which Viii
be used to-day for the first time. The e1hbl.
tion Of cattle and stock, was held on this plain.
and was attended by a large crowd Of interested
exhibitors and spectators. Town ieams offrom
26 to 81 yoke each were furnished By Deerfed.
Greenfield. Shelburne and Coleraine. many Of
them weighing over 4 200 pounds each, and
hardly one Coming below $500. C. Nelson Of
Deerheld showed pair Of Sat oxen. eghtyears
old, weighing 5.5ij pounds, and Samuel Steb.
bins Of Deerield bruugh, in single six years
old OK, weighing 3,lO0i DO, Thomas J. Field
Of Mortified exhibited a four year old OK that
will soon 60 ahead Of either Of them. having
thus early accumulated . 200 pounds, without
extra keeping. The little. village Of Wrapping
IN Deerfeld, sent fourteen cows, all from oas
bull. and that the old Northumberland Durham,
lately owned in Deerheld and Longmeadow.
Among the bulls, those Of William T. Tyler
Of Benardsion, and John 5 Taylor of Shelburne
deserve special mention; aud in the department
Of sheep, the South Down buck, Of imported
stock, lately purchased by Thomas J. Field Of
Mortified, was the acknowledged head, The
entries Of cattle and farm stock were bulls ls,
pairs Of cattle 0. cows 4, heifers 10, plowng
teams 5, sheep %, steers AZ, swine 6, working
oxen 81. miscellaneous farm stock Il"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04

RISE OF the DUTcn RgPUnuo; BY John To-
throp Motley, New York; Harper & Brothers.-
The Revolt of the Netherlands is in many respects,
one Of the most interesting and important episodes
In the general history Of the sixteenth century,
The actors in it were among the foremost men Of
their age, and the series Of events which it inaug-
urated has not yet been fully oonsummated. Yet
the knowledge we have had Of this interesting pc
Rod has been very meager, for lack Of good his
tory generally accessible. Except Davies History
of Holland which is deficient in all the higher
qualities Of historical composition, and a very
brief treatment of a part of the subject in Pres
colts Philip H., we have had nothing to acquaint
us with the Rise Of the Dutch Republic
The volumes before us very happily supply the
deeply felt deficiency. With fullness Of informa-
tion the result only Of extensive aud minute re-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04


THlNGs CoMNa RouND.-A Washington
correspondent of the Tribune writes -
cit would do you good 10 go about Wash
lnsIon, as ! have done for the last two days,
and see the change that has been wrought in
the minds Of the paweary Treasury cubs who
pull at the nursing lountain-head Of patronage,
power and pluuder. One-and native of
Virginia, too, by thunder who, one week
since, perfectly secuted the idea of Fremont
being elected, has called on friend Of mine
not an ofice-holder, but Black Republican, >
aad told him that he felt decidedly moved by
the spirit within him (ihe Maine election news)
to wish for Fremont's election, aud he wished
to have his position noted down, so when he
was elected, my friend must stand by him and
see that he was not turned out of office o,
Virginia Mother Of States and statesmen .
how are thy sons degenerated u his is
DOUBTED can giue The man name. Two more
natives of the same State-were heard not
Two weeks ago, to say that no SOutherner, no
F"sin'dn, with particle Of selfrespeci or
patriotism, could accept Office under Fremont,
II he were elected. Two days ago on being
spoken to about it, they denied, ia presence of
The very gentleman that heard them, ever hay
ing made the remark. Perhaps VIRolSIANs
wouldn't hold office under Fremont. As
classic friend of mine remarked when he heard
OF TINS great reluctance of the 'chiyalrous to
serve under such leader, if Fred. Douglas
were the President, and all The offices under
his gin were ten times multiplied, they could
be every one filled by the lazy genlee Of that
bFoken-down Commonwealth, and then the un-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04

VERMONT NEws lTEMs.-Mr Wise, tho GRO
paul, went up in his balloon from the county
fair ground az ST Johnsbury, last Thursday, and
landed at Sralford, N. H., place 40 miles
distant, in one hour and half He returned
TO St Johnsbnry on Friday and related his ad-
ventures to the people in the evening. -Alyan
Foot of Burlington, and Ezra Mech of Shell
burne, who in former years were prominent
men in the State, died last week aged respect
lively so and si.-The boiler in johnson g.
Shauuck's steam saw mill at Huntington, ex-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04

"MoEAL Server. a writer In the Richmond
Inquirer having attacked wayland's Moral Science
as an unsafe text book for the South, the Provi-
dence Journal thus replies
"The Bible is still suffered In Virginia, and the
sounding and gttering gcnernlities ofthe Decla-
ration Of Independence are not yet formally and
by name excluded. The Old Testament is what
saves the Bible. The Virginia conservatives fall
back upon that with q refreshing sense Of socurty
The Gospels and the Epstles they look upon as the
innovations Of modern adicalism."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04

DR. CnoATE,-We perceive that this emf
nenI practitioner, whose prescriptions in Name
have failed to check the prevailing epidemic u
that Stale, has been summoned TO give his az
tendance in the desperate case now existing III
Pennsylvania. We know not what is The Gus
tomary fee upon such occasions, bat we recon-
mend to our prudent neighbors in that State 70
insist on the preliminary stipulation Of mo
cure, no pay, "-BOstOn Atlas,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04

~ The state elections of Pennsylvania and Ohio
will take place on the 18th inst Concerning the
latter State all parties concede that she is safe for
FREMONT The only question is of how many
thousand shall his majority consist From Penn
sylyania we have the most cheering assurances of
a triumphant victory. We shall look for 20, 200
majority
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04

CoSEEcTiouT RIvga VALLEY AGRiout7rs,
AND lNDusTRiAL AssocnTloS.-The First An.
nual Fair Of this Association will be held a,
Bradford, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs.
day, October iiih, 18th and 18th We ha,.
seen the list of premiums offered, which en-.
braces premiums for all kinds Of Horses CAT,
tie, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, the Dairy, NAH.
Sugar and Honey, Field Crops, and Fruit, Of
all kinds also, Discretionary Premiums. vill
be awarded on articles, in the Mechanics as8
Manufacturers Hall Floral Hall and far
Female Eqnestrianship. Hon Geonog
MAEsH, Of Burlington. is to be the orator.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04

We desire 10 call the attention Of our readers 70
the advertisement Of the Lraifed States LIE IN
suraHes Coaplay" in another column This sub
jet is ias, becoming popular in this country as
it has been for years in Europe, Mr.. George II.
Elliot. the General Agent Of this Company for the
New England States, will shortly visit this place,
and we bespeak Cor him that attention which we
think bis business amongst Us entities him to re-
ceiye.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04

ploded on the e7Ih ult., and killed lad named
James Crane who was tending as fireman a,
the time.--The hunismen of Warren shot
bear on Sugar Loaf mountain, few weeks
since, which they sold for the benefit Of the IN.
dusttious poor Of the town.--Dr. Abbey. with
long array Of ALIASES" the notorious bio.
amisI who had some dozen wives in all, scatter.
ed over the country, has been convicted on the
direct testimony of several of his brides he
tried 10 kill himself in The Montpelier jail, bu,
failed through the interference Of persons near
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04

II The Legislature OF this State will assemble
at Montpelier on Thursday Of next week. The
principal measure Of political interest will be the
election q United States Senator for six years
from the lth Of March next We hear the candi-
dates viii be the present ineumbcnt-lIon. Solo
mon Foot aud Hon. George ?. Marsh Of Burliug-
ton
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-10-04


Niagara was from three to four miles of North
Point Washington, and some ten miles or more
this side Of Sheboygan. AZ suon as the FIRE
was discovered, Captain Miller, who was asleep,
was called, aud the steam pumps set to work
few moments after this tho passengers be-
came aware that the boat was on fire, and a
scene ensuod which, said passenger, "bog-
CARS all iptiun-consternati seized upon
almost every one, and men, women and chill.
droH rushed TO aud fro about the boat, shoulinp
aud crying. Not half Owen passengers gave
any aid to The crew, and but few attempted to
make provision for their own or friends escape.
Il was but short time from the first discovery
OF the FIRE until the whole upper cabin was in
flames During this time a large number Of
passengers had jumped overheard without any
thing to support them in the wafer, and in a
few moments sank. Mothers threw their chill
dren into the lake and wildly spraug aiLer them
The water was intensely cold, and none but the
hardest persons could live in it but few mo
menis. A largo number of passengers before
the steamer stopped in spite Of the appeals OF
the mate got into the stern huat and lowered
it, when it instantly swamped, AID all in il
were drowned Another portion Of the passcn-
gers filled the slarboard quatlerboai, and low.
cred that also, aud all found waiery grave.
Before the upper cabin was in flames, por-
ton Of the more selfpossessed Of the passcn-
gers wreuched the state room doors of, aud
threw them into the wafer, together with tables.
chairs, stools sc, aud upon these many Of
those in the water saved themselves. Aher it
had become useless to remain on board am lon
ger, the second engineer, carpenter, and q por-
ton of the crew, together wuh number Of
passengers, TWENTY-FIVE persons in ali. lowered
away the larboard quarter boat. and pulled To
the shore, where The passengers were landed
and the crew returned with the boat to render
any assistance they might be able. Can't. Nil.
Ter, with number Of others. saved themselves
by clinging to the wheel. and were picked Nd
by the boats"
As 10 the origin of the FIRE, painful rumor
is in circulation, but we forbear to rive il. as
there seems bu, huie probability of its being
true. The most reasonable superstition is that
the 6re caught in the fire ROOM" and had
made such headway before being discovered
TO render all attempts 10 extinouish /, f,,ile
We are informed tina, Cant Miller exhibited
great presence If mind, and acted PROMPTLY and
for the best, throughout the terrible scene. and
that his men behaved nobly. doing their duty ,o
the last, and standing by their ship as long as
chance was left to save her. and several oc
them were badly burned abou, their faces. arms
and breasts, in their eilbr,s to mastertbe flames
The Traveller reports that all the passeuoers'
baggage was lost The NIAGARA had a v.,y
full load of freight which will prove a total
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-11-07

HAPPINEss.-To watch the corn grow
and the blossom; to draw hard breath:
over ploughshare or spade; to read, to think
to love, to hope, to pray-these are the
things to make man happy; they never sOill
have power to do more. The worlds pros
perity or adversely depends upon our know.
ing and teaching these few things, but upon
iron or glass, or electricity, or steam in
nowise. And am Utopian enough and
enthusiastic enough to believe that the
time will come when the world will discover
this. 1t has now made its experiments in
every possible direction but the right one
and it seems that it must at last try the
right one in a mathematical necessity. 1t
has tried fighting, and preaching, and fast
ing, buying and selling, pomp and parsimo-
ny, pride and humiliation-every possible
manner of existence in which it could con-
lecture there was any happiness or dignity ;
and all the while, as it bought, sold, and
fought, and tasted, and wearied itself with
politics, and ambition, and self-denials, God
had placed its real happiness in the keeping
of the little moses of the wayside and of
the clouds of the armament.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-11-07
SMALL FEET.

Women are mistaken when they suppose
a small foot an element of beauty. A foot
should bear just proportion to the figure
if too large it argues coarseness, and gives
a heayiness to the manner-the person Ia
bors with a cumbrous platform beneath
him, which entirely forbids ease and grace
of movement. A large foot however, ar
CUES a certain honesty of character. We
are sure Audrey had large feet; we know it
instinctively when Touchstone interrupts his
discourse with the melancholy Jaquis to say,
"Bear your body more seemingly, Andre.
Large feet imply stability. A man who
is jealous in his temper should marry wo-
man whose feet are large; such are generally
keepers at home, and modest withaII-they
are not given to gadding- g-their feet abide
in their house.
Large feet are incompatible with genius
or the finer shades of character. They
have natural and inveterate planting to
the earth, which IS not favorable to the
flights of fancy, or the delicate observances
of sentiment. They are apt to have, also,
an uneasy shuf, and what country people
call Hce-chuck" sound, because of their
weightiness. Such persons, also, who have
large feet, are apt TO wear the shoe down at
the heel-in other words, to 90 slip-shod-
thing objectionable and monstrous in such
a one, albeit dainty foot may be very ta-
king thus carelessly sandalled But the ex-
pertinent is hazardous to make.
srWben swift Camilla scours the nlsin
and the country maiden secretly starts the
the dew from the grass as she Grips along,
we are sure their feet are small, for large
feet cannot strip" and hence when Touch
stone says strip, Andre trip" we know it is
in mockery.
Large feet are apt to send the toe up in
the air while walking, in most unseemly
wise They cannot
''Dance so footingly,
Observing tune and time"
On the contrary they are apt to lag behind
the measure, like the laugh of dullard be-
hind ajoke.
No man requiring speed would send a
large footed messenger, because of the de-
lay occasioned by the difficulty such persons
find in overcoming so much force of gravity;
therefore "foot hot" was a goodly phrase of
the olden times to signify speed and Mercu-
ry is well symbolized with wings upon his
feet. Indeed, as the form of the foot fixes
the destiny of the animal, the size of the
foot is fair index to the character.
We do not like foot too small for the
height any more than we like one too large. !
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-11-07
NO TEARs IN HEAVEN.

BY JOHN T. sGHARTz.
met child, his feet were bare,
His weak frame shivered with the cold,
His youthful brow was knit with care,
His flashing eye his sorrow told.
SaidI ''poorboy, why weepest thou;' s
''My parents both dead,' he said;
"Ihave nowhere to lay my head;
o, am lone and friendless now!''
Not friendless, child, Friend on high
For you His precious blood has given;
Cheer up and bid each tear be dry
''There tears in Heaven."
saw man in life's gay noon,
Stand weeping DER his young brides bier;
"And must we part, !" he cried, $50 soon:"
As down his cheek their rolled tear.
"Heart-stricken one" said l. sweep noti''
"Weep not" in accents wild he cried,
"But yesterday my loved one died,
And shall she be soon forgot:'
Forgotteni No! still let her love
Sustain thy heart with anguish riyen;
Strive thou to meet thy bride above,
And dry your tears in Heaven.
Isawa gentle mother weep,
As to her throbbing breast she prest
An infant, seemingly asleep
On its kind mothers sheltering breast;
''Fair one" said l. spray weep notP'
Sobbed she, ''The idol of my hope
now am called to render up:
Ny babe has reached deaths gloomy shorei"
Young mother, yield no more to grief
Nor beby passions tempests driven,
But find in these words relief,
"There are no tears in HeayenF'
% Poor traveller 'er life's troubled wave
Cast down by grief Overwhelmed by care
There is an arm above can save,
Then yield thou not to fell despair,
Look upward, mourners, look shovel
What though the thunders echo loud;
The sun shines bright beyond the cloud,
Then trust to thy Redeener's love;
Where'er thy lot in life be cast.
Whate'er thy lot in life be cast
Be frm-remember to the last,
''There are no tears in Heaven"