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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-11-14
FINDING OUT THE SINNERS,

AT one time the celebrated Father Moody
was some distance from home, and called on his
brother in the ministry, thinking to pass the Sab
bath with him if agreeable. The brother ap-
peared glad to see him, and said
81 should be veiy glad to have you preach
for me tomorrow, but hn almost ashamed to
ask you"
"Why, what is the matter? ?"
"Our people are in such habit of leaving
before the meeting is closed, that it seems to
be an imposition on a stranger"
"lf that is all, must and will stop to preach
for YOU"
When Sabbath day came, and he had named
his text he looked around and said:
"My friends, am going to preach to two
sorts of folks to-day, saints and sinners. Sim
ners, am going to give you portion first, and
! would have you give good attention"
He went on and preached to them as long as
he thought proper, and then paused and said
"There, sinners, am done with you now
you may take your hats and go out of the meet
ing-house as soon as you please"
OF course no one availed himself of the per-
mitsion.
Among Mr.. Moody's stated hearers there was
young man who took special pains, when he
had new pair OF shoes to creak, or new rar-
ment TO show, to como into meeting after the
service had commenced. After having annoyed
Mr.. Moody in this manner for some time, he
came in as he usually did, one morning during
the prayer and had to walk considerable dis
iance in the house before reaching his seat
The moment he stepped into his seat, Mr..
Moody, with an elevated tone of voice, exclaim-
ed 80, Lord. we pray thee 10 cure Ned In
graham Of his ungodly strut-Boston Traveller.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-11-14

"EARLY MARRIAGEs.-She stood beside the
altar when she was but sixteen. She was in
love her destiny rested on a creature as deli
cate, and who had known as little of the world
as herself She looked lovely as she pronounc-
ed the vow. Think Of a vow from auburn hair,
eyes and pouting lips, only sixteen years old.
"She stood by the wash-tub when her twenty
fifth birthday arrived. The hair, the lips, the
eyes were not calculated TO excite the heart
Five cross young ones were about the house cry
ing-some breaking things, and one urging the
necessity of an immediate supply of the lactea
secretion. She stopped in despair and sat down,
and tears trickled down her once plump and
ruddy check. Alas! Nancy, early marriages
are not the dodge. Better enjoy youth at home,
and hold lovers at a proper distance until you
have muscle, limb and heart enough 10 face a
frownng world and family. If chap really
cares for you, he can wait for two or three years,
make presents, take you to concerts and so on,
until the time comes. Early marriages and ear
ly cabbages are tender productions"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-11-14
BUSINESS CARDS.

BENIIS s. WARE,
Manufacturers Of
wooDw woRTH's PLANING MACHINES,
Of superior style workmanship various sizes and prices
by the most improved styles;
PIaners with Tonguers& s. Growers attached.
WOOD TURNING LATHEs AND SAW ARBoRs
1J All orders promptly attended to
Three South the Bridge, Mainst, Braeboro, VT
J. NJ BEMIs. 1861 N. H. WARE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-11-14
VOL. XXIV.
From the New York Jedgerl
BILL BROWNS VISIT TO GOTHAM.
By JOHN O. SAKE.

Qui mores hominum muHorum ridet ct rRnrs.
Bill Brown resides near a country village,
And has filled his till by honest tillage
Of good mother Earth;
Who kindly gives birth
To whatever, in fact, has market WORTH
Or real value, or general use,
From the largest OK to the lattest goose
Whatever is good to eat or wear,
To keep warm or make us fair
All comes alike from good mother Earth.
In sooth, but trace the process out,
And you find beyond a rational doubt,
That almost everything we see,
However higher in its degree,
However fine, or rich or rare,
Is but kind Of EdriheR-Wdre!
And so Bill wrought
As n farmer ought,
Who, doomed TO toll by original SHINING,
Began--like Adam-at the beginning.
He ploughed, he narrowed and he sowed;
lie drilled, he planted, and he hoed;
lie dug and delved, and reaped and moved.
Il wish coud-but can't-tell now
Whether he used sub-soil plough;
Or whether Bill had ever seen
A regular reaping and raking machine.)
He took most pains
With the noble grains
OF higher value and finer tissues
Which, possibly, one
Inclined to o pun
Would call-like Harper--hs cereal issucs"
With wheat his lands were all a-blaze,
Twas amazing to see his fields of maize;
And there were places
That showed rye-fhces
AS pleasant to see as so many Graces.
And as for hops,
His annual crops
$50 very extensive that, on my soul,
They fairly reached from pole to pole)
MnIlld heat the lriins Of nI,. old fnarin
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-05-19
Small Debts.

Few people are aware of the Importance of at
tending to their small debts. In whatever point of
view it may be considered, whether 10 the inter-
est of the debtor the creditor or the community it
is matter of great importance. Is a man in debt
beyond his present means of payment 1t is
greatly better that he should owe a hundred or a
thousand dollars in one debt, than in twenty. Do
you owe fifty men twenty dollars each which you
cannot pay your credit is gone; your creditor
thinks twenty dollars is q small debt which YOU
might pay at any time ; and every time he is dunn
ed for money he can't pay or won't pay your want
of Punctualty or ability is blazoued forth by way
of proving the hardness of I mes. cay" says he
money is mighty hard to get hold Of There's my
neishbor A. owes me twenty dollars and can't ge,
dollar out of him. l think he might pay that
much; and when such men can't pay that much,
you may know money is hard to get" Thus per-
haps, twenty times every day. it is told that you
me twenty dollars, and can't or won't pay, and the
Impression is soon made, that you are hopelessly
in debt, or that you of no account
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-05-19
Silent influence.

1t is the bubbling spring shat flows gently, the
little rivulet which runs along, day and night by
The farm house, that is useful rather than the swol
len Hood or the warning cataract. Niagara excites
our wonder, and we stand amazed at the power and
greatness OF God there, He pours from his hol-
low hand" But one Niagara is enough for the con-
tinent or the world, while the world requires
thousands and tens of thousands of silver fountains
and gently flowing rivuets that water every farm
and meadow, and every garden and that shall flow
on every day, and every night with their gentle
quiet beauty So with our lives. 1tis not by great
deeds, like those OF the martyrs that good is TO be
done; it is by the daily and quiet virtues of life
the Christian temper, the meek forbearance the
spirit of forgiveness, in the husband the wife the
father the mother the BROTHER the sister, the friend
the neighbor, that good is 10 be done.
Req. Isaac Barnes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-05-19
A Virginia sketch.


Many years ago when the old county of Mononga<
liza was bounded upon the East by Maryland-when
the trusty rife was the only defence for the "pale
face IA hunter of Monongalia left his rude cabin
to try his luck in the huntfor game.
Ihe day was not pleasant, and after stroIling for
hours over the rough peaks of Briery Mountain, our
hunter was caught miles from his rude home in
drenching, autumnal rain. Weary and wet he at
length found shelter OF bark hsstily constructed
bya former adrenturer who mad likewise been en-
gagged in the hunt. This retreat was gladly taken
possession of by FELTON,, the hunter who had not
occupied it but few minutes when, looking through
crevice of his shelter he discovered, not more
than twenty-five yards from him. large wild cat
quietly lonnging upon log.
FELTON, Immediately primed his gun afresh and
taking deliberate aim at the varmint, fred. The
old rife did its work well, and down tumbled the
cat-Felton reloaded his gun and was surprised
upon looking again at the log to see the wild cat
again upon it. This time he was more careful in
taking aim, and when the smoke cleared away the
cat was missing, no doubt having received this
time fatal shot. In few minutes the rife was
reloaded and behold, the Wild Cat is occupying
his usual place on the logl "Something wrong" ,"
thought the hunter, and after examng his gun care
fully, he concluded to "try again. ."-"bang" went
the gun, and down tumbled the cat. "Guess you
won't get up this time," said FELTON,, and after
waiting some time to see-Felon concluded to go
to the log, and found on the opposite side from his
shelter three wild cats, wel,ering in their blood
FELTON, explains it by saying that the wild had
found the carcass of deer the log, and while
one of the gang was acting the sentry upon the log,
the rest were enjoying the feast and oft as the
sentinel was killed another took his place. FELTON,
is now an old man. He still lives upon Briery
Mountain and keeps the old rife as the companion
of his early years. Some may think this is a mere
story-a hunting yarn-but all who know the
old man will give him credit for truthfulness and
integrity.-Morgdntotcn Star
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patriotic motives urged by the ldiCongress TO in
dlee them TO do IT. and turn to what is now,pro-
posed, am struck with the contrast and the great
mutation to whiehihuman affairs are subject. The
great and patriotic Offormer times regarded it
as essential to the consummation ofthe Union and
the preservation of the publc faith thut the lands
should be eeded as common fund; but now men
Distinguished for their ability aud influence are
striving with all their might to undo their holy
work Yes, sir distribution and cession are the
very reverse in character and effect the tendency
OF one IS to union, and the other to disuuiou The
wlSest ofmodern statesmen, and who had the keen
est 6 ana deepest glance into 'futurity, Edmund
which add that to distribute the revenue in con-
federated community amongst its members is to dis
soive'the community-that is with us, the Union
as time will prove feyer this fatal measure should
be adopted:" 1.''t 81.
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The King Of slam.
applause.

The following account of the twin kings Of
Siam, occurs in the notice of Sir John Bow
ring's work on Siam, pubiishs4 in the London
Times =
Their government is pure despotism.
mildly administered by the accomplished broth.
ers who are at present Kings of Siam. and
whom we look upon as The most remarkable
Personages in the world. These gentlemen mn
to 1851, were kept out of their Royal rights
oy usurPer, and were SO superior to the ay-
erage OF Europeans in the same predicament
mat they qualified themselves 10 administer
tue Kingdom at his decease. Their learning
and talents would really distinguish them any.
%nere' apart from the crowd ofgentlemen with
dynastlc preteHslons, and they may be said to
have laid the beginning Of a new era for Siam
by applying the lessons they learnt in adversi
ty. The first King might fairly claim to be
made an f. r. s., for bis varied qualifications.
scientific and literary. He is able to calculate
an eclipse and the degrees of latitude and lon
gltude. He Is profound scholar in Pail and
Sanscrlt' has tearnt Latin from the French
Cathohc missionaries, and can read and write
English, as We shall presently see. He has in
t5oduced into his country printing.press, with
English and Siamese types, and having con.
Ssructed the first chimneys ever seen in Siam.
ne 10 "PPlyluS MS geological knowledge in n
search for native coal. The second King ia
also an excellent English scholar, and writes a
hand which would qualify him to be an engros-
sing clerk to an English solicitor. BE has al
SO studied Euclid and Newton, has read the
works of Sir Walter Scott, and in evidence Of
bis appreciation of them has called a shin af-
ter his name. The first king inquired about
the discovery of the planet Neptune. and din.
cussed the astronomical bearings of the Enc
lish calendar with Sir John Bowrinp. He
mentioned also his intention to write history
OF his times in English, for which he Is no.
disposed to seek any assistance The second
king was solicitOus about the latest news from
Europe, made many inquiries abont the Queen
and the royal family, her age, the number Of
ber children, whether she had gone to Paris
to meet the French Emperor, DC. Both an
pear to receive many Of the newest Fngliah
works, and both will doubtless read thi, booi
OF Sir John BowriDg, and in case either Of
them should honor US by also reading this ar
ncIe, we take the opportunity here Of convey
ing 70 them our assurances Of respect and ad-
miration OF their characters and aceomplish-
ments." j
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farm, which shall become nursery of a new
order OF men-of science to teach ana eno,s,s.
IN the new vocations, various and nnneSors
which We need. In ten years Ne can MAJ. ::
reyolution-a civil and social reyolut;op 1~h;.g
shall exalt the-arts and dignity the labors 81
man among us--which shail place labor upi'ton
hlgh, as the blessing, not hs cnrse., of the hrI-
man tamly-which shall IinE ttIe trades with
tne professions together in great brotherhood
Oh soclai union aud dom inion-Rhich shall
arm tne state IN the full panoply Of all the
Po"els P oi agrlcniture mining, manufactures,
commerce-which shall build cities ana com.
centrate capital and population; in sreatcentres
OF trads-which shall fructify sTery branch of
INDUSTRY with activity and weaitR.-which shall
revive the past of our ancient glory and sur.
pass 1t with the future of hope and pforIess-
which shall maguify rs among Nil nations
States and people, and make us too strong for
us ever to be afraid or ever to be depebde1t-.
which shall make rs producers and makers and
carriers for the world-whic6 shall set us on
hlgh as an example, and make us guardians
OF the laws, the rights, the honor and the peace
and perpetuity ofour republic. Cloud cheers.)
This, all this, and more than this can be done
oy the sturdy arms and the stout hearts of our
men OF the mechanic arts, who, know, are
ready with right good will to strike the blova
OF studions labor, of honored labor, of multi
piled and exalted vocations fol- the. rlory and
honor and dominion of beloved common-
wealth, Which has ever done her part in ali
departments Of human progress, save that Of
mere physical science and art Soon her
works of State Improvement viii be connle-
ted. Soon she viii ell the gale Of onward
motion in every filing sail: Aud when once
she feels the helm, when oiice she begins 10
dash the spray from her bow, what battle.
or what breeze or billow shall stop her head.
way or make shipwreck of her fate Oh. If
that day should come in my day, then viii +
say - -
Let unborn ages echo to the sound,
Mhen Virginia, rising from the dust, resumes,
Der name among the nations and unfoIds
The page of glory TO remotest time, > .I
The memory OF that day will raise q raca
of daring spirits IN the dregs Of time 'es.'
nation Of the brave, a;happy people,
Bold in the cause of freedom and their fKtberz
And for their country ptodigGl Of blood.
This was followed by the most enthusiastic
applause.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-05-19
A Model Wife.
[ReD. Isaac Barnes.

We have frequently heard of'model, wives but
here is one whom all publishers will admit to be :
"a woman of her gallant sex
The seeming paragon"
correspondent of the Methodist Protestant
writes:
MY wife reads your paper regularly, and has
often noticed you appeal to your subscribers for
their arrearages' and has frequently told me that
ought not to neglect you as have DONE"
Whereupon the editor acknowledges the receipt
offfteen dollars enclosed in his CO, respondents
letter Would that every newspaper reader in the
land had just such wife. It would be no mans
real loss and the news2aperss real gain.
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o. The human body and mind may be viewed
as large assembage of organs and faculties pos
sessIng native energy and extensive spheres of &C
ton, each capable OF being used or abused, accord.
ing as it is directed. The extent of range of these
powers is prime element in the dignity of man
yet it is this which renders education so important
AS parents are the authors and guardians Of tbe
beings thus endowed it is clearly the duty TO train
the faculties of those beings and to direct them to
their objects To send uneducated child into the
world" says Paey, 1T is little better than to turn
ont mad dog, or wild beast, into the streets"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-05-19
The lIeetinE Place.
ny Or. a. nuNAa, OF KrLso.

The ransomed oftss Lord shall return AID com
Zion with songs and everlasting Joy upon thei
eads."-Isaiah, XXX, TO-. 4. -'7'
Where the faded flower shall freshen- ~ 20
l Freshen neyer more to fade; q r74tf,L =
Where the shaded sky shall brighten
Brighten never more to shade;
Where the s1n-blaZe mes er scorches;
w here the star-beams cease to chill D..
Where no tempest stirs the echoes .l.-,.z
OF the wood, or wave, o. hill;
Where the morn shall wake in gladness,
And the noon the joy proloug, sai ,fiHaE
= Where the daylight diesin fragrance, sI
Mid the burst of holy song; i;.,,,,...
Brother we shall meet and rest
Mid the holy and the blest
Where no shadow shall bewilder,
Where LIES vain parade is DER.
Where the sleep of sin is broken, .
And the dreamer dreams no more:
Where the bond is never severed,-
partings, claspings, sob and moan,
midnight waking, twilight weeping i.
Heavy noon tide-all are done g
Where the child has found ITS mother, %,
Where the mother fluids the child
Where dear families are gathered,
That were scattered on the.wiId -
Brother, we shall meet and rest, ,- +.
Mid the holy and the blestl
Where the hidden wound is healed,
Where the blighted life re-blooms,
Where the smitten heart the freshness
OF its bnoyant youth resumes;
Where the love that here we lavish
On the withering leaves of time, T.
Shall have fadeless flowers to fix on,
In an ever spring bright cline;
Where we find the joy of flowing
AS We never loved before
Loving on, unchilleG, unhinjered,
Loving once and evermore =
Brother, we shall meet and rest
Mid the holy and the blestl
Where blasted world shall brighten
Underneath IA bluer sphere,
And softer, gentler sunshine
Sheds its healing splendor here;
Where earth's barren wales shall blossom,
Putting on her robe of green,
And purer, fairer Eden
Be where only wastes have been;
Where King in kingly glory,
Such as earth has never known,
Shall assume the righteous sceptre,
Claim and wear the holy crown;
Brother, we shall meet and rest
Mid the holy and the blestl
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An Irishman,s Letter.
The following isa true copy Of letter received
in Boston from acrOs. the water, ds

The following is q true copy Of q letter received
in Boston from across the water, ns
THEEAxT, IRELAND, March q, 1855.
M DEAs NEHHEw; have not heard snvtb;na,.
from ye sens the last time wrote TO y.. h.v.
moved from the place where now live or I ,l5o,I1
have written to you before did not irno ,vh.,s..
q letter might find you frst, but now tsLe INV -,
In hand to drop you few lines to inform Va Of ~.
deth Of your own living uncle KiIIpatriek. III. H..
very suddenly after long lingering iilnes. og -
months Poor man, he suffered q crate de.I. E5.
lay long time in eonvuIsious, perfectly op;st ~
epeechless, and all the time taIki.z fneobsrstt
tnqUiring for water. Pm very much At lo.a a t,II
ye what his death Is Oeeasfoned At but The docto-
thinks it was oceasioned By his last sieness for n
was not well ten days at time during his eonfn..
ment Bis age Je kno Just a. wen as can tai ~
ne was twenty-five years old last March. lacking sE
teen months, and The had lived tin this tina 4.
Would ben Biz montbS ded list -
y. H-taks notist enclose to ye q fin pound not,
which your father sends to Jon unbenone 70 ne
Your mither often spaks Of ye--shs wpd Ii,.s !,
send ye the BrindIs COW and Wud enelose her IN
ye bUt for the borrnns. e. f.7 "a -
Iwud beg ye not to brake The sale ar ti. I..,.
until two or three days after ye read t.for ~.
time ye1l be betthsr prepared for de sorrov6.
news. PATRIoK o5Rp arIr, 4. -
To MIoHAEL CLLEcEx, .'S'.' 80 = q %
~ Eo-Bsoad street -E5 .sIssg s.:ls191,,,yl
-=srts 4nitee States of Amerfky,r t-,-..
State OF Massachusetts, asst
IN Boston, ;fsE -.z 1870
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-05-19

.... They that spread-The press, the pulpit and
petticoats; the three ruling powers of the day The
first spreads knowledge, the second morals, and the
last spreads considerably.
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p-i. stronger than Isingass, at only one third the
5cal e5sapness stands unrivaIled for making
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C,IE99at mat made in the usual tedious way from
J,nnetI IeetIiust received and for saleby
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young Mon.

You've MEN especially who have become the vic
Tins of Solitary Vice that dreadful and destructive
b,bit which annually sweeps to untimly grave
thousands young men of the most exalted talented
aud brilliant intellect, who mightotherwisehAve en-
ausnce walked to ecstacy the livingyre, may call
fIlllc confidence.
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BALTIMoRE Lock HosPIrAL. ;

7IaE founder of this Celebrated Institution, offers
: i the uIst Certain, Speedy, and only efeotuRl
secret Diseases
Gsonorrhoa, elects, Structures, Seminal Weakness,
PAM in the Iofns Affections sfthe Kidneysand RIa-
der Loss of Organic Powers, Nervous Irritabiity,
disease of the Head, Threat, Nose or Skin; and
chose Peculiar Disorders arising the destructive
Habits of Youth, which destroy both body and
mind Those secret and solitary practices more
fatal to their victims than the song the Syrens to
the mariners of Ulysses, blight ing their brill
liant hOdss aOticipations, rendering marriage,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-14

FROM BERMrpA.-We have dates from Bermud, 20
tho 3oth nit but the papers contain no local new
Later adFlces from the other West India Islands
have been received there planter in Barhadoes
calculates the excess of the value of the sugar crop
IN that island this year over that of last owing to
the advance in the price. at not less than f750O00
There were disturbances at Dominica. arising out
OF public dissatisfaction at the legislation on the
rum duty. The Governor had been requested to
dissolve the Assembly, but declined. Riots ensued
and some blood was split. In Granada a colored
man had been elected to the Assembly. At St. Vim
cent the cane crop already reaped. reached ten
thousand hogsheads.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-14

A ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.-IIerr Sterling. a son Of
"retchedly poor Jewish parents, residing at War
SAW, showed in early youth some talent for drawing
and being assisted by some benevolent persons re-
paired to Paris, where he taught in several dstn-
guished families, amongst Others also that of Count
Nalcwski. Here tho daughter of the Princess Ma
thlide and Count Walewski saw him. and despite
the opposition of tho family, she determined upon
marrying him. The lady is in possession of TWEEN
ty million of francs in her own right The mar
riage Is soon to take place Herr Sterling is to
take the title OF Count Walewski. without, howev-
er, renouncing the Jewish religion, which he pro
fesses.- London yetriM CqronicTe