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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-08
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Did You ever keep the key :"
"Nevcr"
" Who did ?"
i" MIR. Smith, always"
AZ that moment the lousckccpcr chanccd to
cast her eyes towards Mr.. Smith, the prison r.
y cold damp sweat stood upon his brow. and
his face had lost all its color; he appeared llv-
ing image Of death. She no sooner saw him
than She shrickcd and tainted. The consequence
oi her answer flashed across her mind. She
had been SO thoroughly deceived bv the man
ner of the advocate. and the little importance he
had seemed to attach TO her statements that she
had been led on, by one question to another,
I'LL she had told lin all he wanted to know.
She was obliged to he taken from the court,
and phy yscidn who was present was requested
To attend her At this time the solicitor for the
prosecution answering to our states attorney
lett the court, but no one know for what pur-
pose. Presently the physician came into court,
and stated that it would be impossible for the
housckccper to resume her seat in the box short
OF an hour or two.
1t was almost twelve in the day. Lord Mans
field, having directed that the Jury lc accommo-
dared with room, where they could be kept
by themselves, adjourned the court two hours.
The prisoner, in the meantime, was remanded
to jail
It was between four and five o'clock when
the judge resumed his seat upon the bench.
The prisoner was again placed at the bar, and
The housckecpcr brought in and led to the box.
The court room was crowded to excess, and an
awful silence pcryadcd the place.
The cross examining counsel again addressed
the huusekeepcr. " have but a few more
questions 10 ash you,' said he, take heed how
YOU answer for your lie hangs upon a thread
DO You know this stoppcrl
i DO"
" 10 whom does it bclong?"
" 10 Mr. smith,
When did you last see it 2"
At that moment the solicitor entered the
court bringing with lin upon tray, A watch,
two money bays, jewel ease, and bottle OF
ihe same manufacture OF the stopper, and hav-
ing cork in 1t. The tray was placed on the
table in sight Of the prisoner aud the witness.
and from that moment no doubt renamed in the
mind OF any man present OF the guilt Of the
prisoner.
a few words will bring this melancholy tale
to It's close. The house where The murder had
been committed was between nine and ten miles
distant. The solicitor, as soon as the cross ex-
animation otihe housekccpcr had discovered the
existence of the closet, and its situation. had set
of on horseback. with t. sheriii's officers, and
after pulling down part OF the wal. had de.
tected this important conccalment. The search
was well rewarded. The whole of the property
belonging to Mr.. Thompson was found there,
amounting in value to some thousand pounds ;
and to leave nn room for doubt, bottle was
discovered which the medical men instantly
pronounced TO contain the very identical poison
which caused the death Of thp unfortunate
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-08
THE CHEAP BoARDER.


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charge oi woman at ten dollars per week II
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says '"ey c""''lehce WIN iilr Wea'her' anu az,
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-08
THE LANGUAGE OF TOBACCO.

In our last weeks issue we addressed a few
words of advice and admonition to marriaceable
females. We propose now to the manageable
males similar service. And as our request that
the young men would not read the article which
we addressed, last week, to the ladies exclusive
ly, was strictly complied with $50 far as we care
about knowing TO the contrary we trust the girls
will be equally obliging and polite and skip this
article. II is for the gentlemen exclusively.
We wish to assure our marriageable young
friends that of the greatest obstacles in the way
of their getting good and sensible wives is their
habit of chewing or smoking tobacco. 1t is the
language ofpersonal indecency, coarse vulgarity,
evil associates, bad manners, degrading sensual
ity, and all unclcanness. Many young men
are deceived or msled in this matter, because
young ladies are too timd or too kind-hearted to
express their sentiments. When asked as
smoking offensive to you?" they will often re-
ply, mot particularly" or "Not at ALL" or II
don't mind it much,'' or "Oh no; its perfectly
delightful !" when the truth is they hate it like
poison, as it really is, and are half stihed with
your nauseous breath.
Many young ladies' notice that tobacco-using
is a common habit among young men; they see
no help for the evil, and hence, rather than be-
come lone flesh" with a creature whose mouth
evolves narcotic fumes and disgusting miasms,
they resolve to live decently, if they die "old
maids"
We have talked with scores of females, mar
rled and SINGLE young girls and old girls, Wild
ows, etc. on this point, and never found but one
who did not detest tobacco-smoke and abhor to-
bacco-spitte; and this one was an old woman
who had got into the habit of smoking a dirty
pipe as remedy for the asthma. Well, if smok-
ing is proper for man, why is not it proper for
q woman Surely this can not be question of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-08

A GoTHIC CASTLE UNDER THE HAMMER.
The death of the late Earl of Shrewsbury has
extinguished one of the Oldest titles in England,
which has been borne by the Talbot family un-
interruptedly since the time of Henry vi. The
founder of the family was the celebrated John
Talbot, who figures SO conspicuously in Shak-
speare's historical Plays and the name has al
ways been strongly identified with the interests
of the Roman Catholic party in England, Of
which the late Earl was one of the leaders.
The death of the Earl, without heirs, has in
duced the necessity of bringing under the ham,
mer vast collection of furniture, paintings ar
NOR, and all kinds OF miscellaneous relics which
have accumulated for centuries in the Talbot
family. Among these are included the armor
in which John Talbot, tho first Earl, encoun-
tered Joan of Arc, and died under the walls of
Pocters, and the banners which have survived
the wars of the Roses, or the Commonwealth. to
be sold at last at auction TO the highest bidder.
Alton Towers, the principal seat Of the family,
and which, according to London, " presents the
finest combination Of fgarden building with gar
den scenery anywhere existing in Europe" is
now open for the purposes Of the auction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-08
f. ii. FESSENDEN.
~ ENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY
U Omce WilIiston's Stone Bloch.

The subscriber has the agency Of the VT MUTUAL FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY, with Capital exceeding $1,000
600. Also the SPRINGFIELD FIRE AND MARINE lNsl r.
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surplusj and the CONWAY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
(stock) with Capital Of 100000 lie Is also prepared To e
feet insurance, II desired in the ErNA INSURANCE COM
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Providence Persons wishing to insure property will do
well call him before eectng the same, Insurance
LIPE NAV he effected with him in the NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, 'or any term and to any amount
not exceed ng $4,000 at one risk. !. H. fLsSENDEN
BraulebT0, January 9th, 1877
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-08
A YANKEE IN MISSOURI.

A writer in the Missouri Democrat, slrikingly
illustrates, in the following interesting sketch,
the difference between Yankee enterprise and
the indolent habits of men reared in slave states
LESS than half hundred miles from st Louis,
as ! travelled through Missouri, | could but mark
the tame and quiet aspect of the country, exhib-
ting sad want of enterprise among the people
in that particular ncighborhoOd; fences almost
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-08

$. PIKE, RIFLE MAKER GUNSMiTI,
Win all orders in his line either for MAKING OR RE
PAIRING, which may be entrusted to his All
work warranted to give satisfaction
Shop Birge-Street, doors West Of Cana Street.
BRATTLEBORO, VT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-08

Why should deed not be dated in glen
Because it would bo in-valley-daied- (nval-
dated)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-08
ADVERTISEMENTS.

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per year-payments in all be made quarterly in
advance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-08

Great events often make small men famous.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-08

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, praeticing in
the Courts of Vermont and New Hampshire
QJ~AGENT OF THr 4ETNA Fire Insurance Company and
WHdham County MHtudl do.
ALSO, Agent to procure Pensions, and Bounty land.
Commissioner for the States Of New York and New ap-
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St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-05

THINGS We SHOULD LIKE TO SEA-
gentleman who was not a self-consti-
tuted inspector of ladies' bonnet IL
nings.
A business man, how great soever
his hurry, who would not stop to
watch feminine ANGLES climb in and
out of omnibuses.
A bachelor whose carpet did not
wear out first in front of the looking
glass.
An author who did not feel nervous
at the idea of examining trunk Innings
and parcel wrappers.
A handsome child who did not grow
up to be homely.
A woman who was not at heart in.
imical to her own sex. A married
man who could give the right HAND
Of fellowship to a wife's old lover OF
take hint from the toe of her slipper
under the table, before company.
A milliner who could be bribed t
make bonnet to cover the head.
A wife's relatives who could spea1
we'll of her husband.
A doctor who had not more patient
than he could attend to-.
A school teacher whose interest il
his pupils was not graduated by thu
standing of their parents or the lengtl
of their purse.
A washerwoman who ever lost a
article of clothing.
An old maid who was not SO froI
choice. ......
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-05
@it anb Sentiment.

An Irishman purchased COW,
which being rather wild, he had to
halter and lead home. When he ar.
rived at the shanty his better hall
opened the conversation thus
Well, Pat, where did you get that
brute?"
"Surc, I got her of Mr.. Il"
"What?" said she, "did you buy a
cow of Protestant But as you have
done so, it won't be any harm to put
a little holy water on her."
Faith, that's well thought of,
said Pat so without rclinquishing
his hold of the brute, he held out his
hand to receive the holy water, and
poured it on the animals back max
ing also the accustomed sign at the
time of performing the operation. IT
so happened that the old woman
handed a bottle of vitriol, and Pat,
being unaware of the fact, felt aston
ished that the COW should vince SO
under the operation, but on pouring
on the supposed holy water second
time, the Infatuated animal kicked up
her heels and broke loose from Pat, tc
the great establishment of Molly, who
exclaimed
"Holy mother of Moses isn't tho
Protestant strong in her yet !"
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-05
@odfroy's Drops
4 Sure I,ro far The TLao/ZrcbS

This preparation has proved successful in all
kinds of headache, though many others have
been introduced. 1t is composed of vegeta-
bles, and no deleterious plant or medicine is in
troduced into it. 1t imparts vigor to the sys.
tenn while the cure is progressing and regulates
the stomach, by which process the cure is effec-
ted.
Mr.. Godfrey, now deceased, was resident Of
New Hampshire. His recipe has recently been
purchased by the undersigned. From numer-
Gus testimonials we select the following from
Dea. A. Wright, awell known and worthy citi-
zen of Keene N. II. .'
Mr. Godfrey, Sir: 1t is with pleasure that
can recommend the Drops prepared by you for
the nervous headache. Having for about ten
years past been afflicted with it, and not having
| foundany thing that gave me relief, l tried your
Drops and they gave me immediate relief. /
took them about three weeks from the first Of
January and have been free from the headache
ever since. l would cheerfully recommend
them to all who may be afflicted with the same
| complaint. A. WRIGHT.
Price IS cents per bottle.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-05
TYPE FOUNDRY.

TYPE AND PRINTING MATERIALS, New
J. Building, No. 20, Beekman street, between
Nassau and William streets, near the City
Hall Park, and the principal hotels. The un-
dersigned beg respectfully to inform their
patrons and the trade that they have removed
their establishment to their new building,
No. 20, Beekman street, between Nassau and
William street. They trust, from the facili.
ties there offered, by every modern improve
ment, to meet a continuance OF liberal support
Fonts of plain Scotch faces, ranging from 100
lbs. weight, will be kept on hand, as well as
varied assortment of fancy letters, and every
article necessary for the furnishing of complete
printing Offices. The subscriber would beg to
call the attention of the trade to their metal
which for durability has not been surpassed,
if equalled, by any foundry in the United
States. BY peculiar combination of metals,
arrived at from an experience of thirty years,
they are enabled to cast type which they feel
assured will last one-third longer than o..
fore furnished by any foundry in tn. oaoly ueu
In proof of this, they would state 40 9''y
last dress of the New York Herald, IN TIE .
wards of one year ay.Esping a dailAt is T.
ton all = iHIdKINs.anes,,;.:..
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-05
HUTCHINS
FAMILY MEDICINES.
THE CELEBRATED
Golden TinCture

OR BLOOD PURIFYER, ..
The Great Medical Discovery Of the 18Th Century.
YNHIs INVALUABLE COMPOUND, which
l. is now creating so much excitement in the
medical world and among some of the most
learned IN the profession, is curing thousands
of that class of invalids whose cases the medi-
cal faculty have long sought to reach but in
vain In proof of its extraordinary curative
properties, we may be permitted to adduce the
following:
Washington, D. c., Feb "a, 1852.
DR.. Hutchins-Dear Sir l have been request
ed to give my opinion upon the merits of your
Golden Tincture. have used it for indiges-
ton, loss of appetite, sc. with material benefit
l think it a good medicine for purifying the
blood, and a safe and valuable preventative a.
well as cure of disease. Hoping you may be
prospered in the sale of it,
l am, sir, your obedient servant,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
Rev. T. F. Norris, late editor of the Boston
Olive Branch, wrote under date of
Boston, May 10, 1853
DR.. Hutchins / have used your Golden
lincture and have received more benefit from it
than any medicine have tried
Truly yours, Il. +. NORRIS.
Certificate from Prof G. Newton, A. M MD,
President of the Worcester Medical College:
Worcester, June, 1858.
DIR. Hutchins, Sir AS you wished my opin-
ion respecting your Golden Tincture, I freely
give it not that would be willing to lend nv
| name or in any way give countenance to any
patent or secret nostrum, but having been made
| acquainted with the formula from which your
medicine is composed, may say that consid-
! er it essentially one of the best compounds for
the class of diseases for which it is recommend
ed. Yours truly, CALVIN NEWTON.
The Golden Tincture is put up in large pint
bottles and sold at 81 90 per bottle.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-05
Singers Sewing Machine.

YNHESE celebrated machines are in practical
Il and profitable use in all parts of the civ
ilized world. In all the various trades and in
sewing every sort of fabric either of cloth or
leather they have been fully tried and ap-
proved. Sewing machines of other manufac-
turers often fail to work, but Singer machines
always operate perfectly, being strong, durable
and complete in continuance and workman
ship. A perfect sewing machine kept employed
affords clear profit of 81 900 year; but an
imperfect one is a cause of constant vexation
and loss. The entire reliability of our ma
chimes is one great reason of their unparalleled
popularity. Machines for family sewing, of
frail and delicate construction are recon-
mendcd by other manufacturers. Such ma
chimes are made to catch the eye, not to per-
form substantial work. The truth is that fam
lily sewing machines ought to be stronger than
any other because they 60 into less skillful
hands than when sold to manufacturers, and
are used for greater variety of work. The
machines which have proved the best for all
other purposes must be best for family use,
and they are Singers. The speed of our ma,
chimes has lately been doubled, consequently
no other can compare with them in quantity of
work.
az New machines of the latest improved
style will be exchanged Oh liberal terms for
old sewing machines of our own make, or for
operative machines of other manufacturers
Local agents wanted to sell our machines. al
N. B. Persons desiring full, information
about sewing machines can obtain it by apply
ing for Il copy of Il. M. Singer & Co.'s Ga
zette," paper devoted entirely to the subject.
1t will be sent gratis. l. NJ. SINGER Il co.
Principal Office 1873 Broadway, New York
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St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-05
HUTCHINS'
Headache Pills.

These Pills are recommended solely for tho
headache, in its various forms, whether bilious,
nervous, periodical or sick headache For this
af1liction, one of the most disagreeable that
" flesh is heir to- the public have long desired
medicine that would be mild and safe in its
operation and would relieve the head without
facilitating the body. Who does not know of
the many subterfuges resorted to as q remedy
and yet thousands of heads ache on? But .
medicine is now offered whose cure of the dis
tressing malady is sure and satisfactory.
Price Is cents per box, with full directions.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-05
The English Punch" gives TIN

The English -"Punch" gives the
following Accident in High Life 4:
"On Tuesday last, a Lady of Title,
whose name has hitherto been kept a
profound secret, whilst proceeding up
the grand staircase of Sutherland
House, to pay the amiable Duchess a
visit, neglected, we are sorry to state,
to take the customary prccaution OF
walking up sideways. The conse-
quence of her recklcssness (which, it
is to be hoped, will act as warning
to other ladies) was, that her dress,
which, scion la mode, was fully twice
as broad as it was long, became SO
completely wedged in between the
banisters and the wall, that it was
impossible for her to move either one
way or the other. Finding, at last,
her efforts to release herself from her
ridiculous immurement perfectly in
effectual, the question naturally arose
as to what had best to be done. Were
the banisters to be sawn away, or was
hole to be excavated in the wall,
sufficiently to describes circle in which
her lsdyship could with safety turn
round and side off? No: out of re-
spect to the Duchess, it was resolved
by council of elderly ladies, held on
the landing, that it was better that
the dress should be cut away:
accordingly, halfa-dozen young
milliners were fetched from Madame de
Jupon's establishment in the neighbor.
hood and with the help of large scis-
sors and garden shears, they set to
work in good earnest, in order to clear
the thoroughfare. During the opera
ton, which was witnessed in the most
breathless silence by large crowd of
European nobility, that, owing to the
passing impeachment, had gathered be-
hind, her ladyship was supported by
burut feathers being applied under
her aquiline nose, and Jumps of sugar
dipped in eau de cologne being dropped
into her mouth. However, owing to
tl.s distance caused by the circumfer-
ence of her dress, these had to be in
serted between pair Of tongs (of the
brightest steel, and it was only by en-
tending the tongs at arms length,
that the restoratives could be intro
duced near enough to reach her ex-
hausted pcrsan After severe labor
StodVccK eraI vasds.I 2
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-05

INTERESTING QuER1Es.-An anxious
inquirer writes to know whether the
Powder Magazine is published month
ly, and is considered safe magazine
for quiet families.
Also, whether dead letters are evel
known to revive after they reach the
Dead-Lettcr Office, and if not, what
is the use of sending them there.
Also, whether navigators have to
double their capes in all ATTITUDES, or
only in cold regions.
Also, wheather a schoolmastcr can
be said to have no scholars when he
has two pupils in his eyes.
If distance lends enchantmcnt to
the view," and said "view" does not
return it within a reasonable time,
has distance" legal cause of &C
ton, and is she entitled to recover?