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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-06-26
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U The City Marshal Of Bangor
to see man drinking some
thing out of bottle. offered him three
dollars to tell him where he got it. The
money was paid over and pocketed. and
the Marshal was shown to the pump
The bottle contained twer.a
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-06-26

The comptroller has refused the applica
ton of the New York city Councilmen for
the payment of their salaries for the past
month, basing his refusal upon the new char
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-06-26

A Mr.. Flanagan, in Dublin paper,
pu, his name to the following genuine
Irish announcement II hereby warn all
persons from trusting my wife, Ellen
Flanagan, on my account-as I'm not
married to her"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-06-26
JOB PRINTING

Executed at this Office with ncatness and dispatch
Posters Shop-bilIs, Blanks, Circulars, Bill-Heads
Programmes, Receipts, Bylaws, Court Dockets
Envelopes, Labels, Cards, &c. &c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-06-26

Cate. not Cato, as the telegraph said, is
the name Of the Democratic candidate for
Governor Of New Hampshire. He is a rum
'un," not Roman.-Pror. Journal
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-06-26

Missouri is said to be very rapidly al
ing up with emigrauts.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-06-26

THs ROAD TO WEALrH.-The morn
ng hour has gold in its mouth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-06-26

-Wistar's Wild Cherry Balsam, a
scientific combination of the active prin-
ciple in the Wild Cherry Bark and Tar,
is doing wonders in the way of alleviat-
ing all lung diseases. 1t seems to cure
those obstinate cases that nothing else
will reach.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-25

tire control of our whole policy, how provocative OF
mirth is IL to stumble upon the illusions Of the
Therein we read Of victories and ru-
mors Of victories of political friends, and see moth
ing short Of humiliation awaiting our ndyersaries.
Like the weather predictions in a last years al
manac, their comparison with the actual details
are generally pretty wide of the mark.
In a package Of old newspapers we met with the
following, a few days since, in the Baltimore Amer
lean of October 10th, 1856. Its perusal OCCASION
ed an 'audiblc SMILE" and we cannot forbear
sharing our pleasure with our readers. We think
our Buchanan friends will enjoy double share
But to the article; here it is =
BUCHANAN'S WITHDRAWAL.
We learn upon good enough authority that the
Sage of Wheatland is now busily engaged in pre-
pairing his letter Of withdrawal, in anticipation of
the verdict of the people of his own State on Tues
day next. This move is considered by all sensible
people the wisest and most patriotic Of his life -
We congratulate the ''od pidder" that he is about
to complete his public career by an act worthy, in
view Of the present condition Of the country and
the exigences If the times, Of a far better and
greater man. lie shall have our warnest sympa-
thies during the remainder Of his life and especial
" in his dying hour Should his nature and long
habit impe him to seek n small Office at the hands
Of Mr. Fillmore, he may rest assured that we shall
take pleasure in using what influence we may have
to secure it for him.
P.S. We shall probably be able to lay old Buck
forthcoming letter before our readers OIL next Thurs
day morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-25
Election Thunder.

The fankees-by which term we mean all the
citizens of the United States as well as portion Of
the "niggers." Chief Justice fancy to the contrny,
notw'thstanding-are a peculiar people. During
the tendency of a Presidential election that is to
determine the kind and quality of the administra-
ton OF the national government for the ensuing
four years. our partizan papers are filled with ar
tices which, from their Observation-Disclosures" STYLE
one would suppose were "written in the juguiar
vein' as Douglass Jerrold would say. The most
improbable rumors are seized upon and made the
basis of leading editorial articles. Small matters
that, in less troubous times would pass unnoticed
are seized bold of and made the basis of most ri
diculous comments. When the election has pass
cd, whatever be the result, all parties settle down
quietly and either bear their bushing honors with
moderation, or acquiesce in what they could not
prevent.
AT such time as this, after the new admins
tratlon has come into power and assumed the en-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-25

CoSsOLAToRY.-It is pleasant to contrast the
tone Of the democratic press since their partial sue
cess in Connecticut, with that assumed last Novem
Der, after it was ascertained that Fremont had car
ried every New England State by handsome ma
Jorities Their 'priest-ridden" New-England was
"no great shakes" anyhow. Now Connecticut,
the land OF steady habits, is wheeling into line and
will soon, in the opinion of our opponents, stand
shoulder to shoulder with South Carolina and
Mississippi. Some Of our democratic contempora-
ries go SO far as to think, or affect to think, that
other Northern States will follow the lead set NV
two Congressional Districts in Connecticut Their
faith, if it could be rendered practically available
would remove mountains. The happy delusion
under which they labor of extending the principles
embodied in the dcta of some of the Judges of the
Supreme Court, in the bred Scott case. and the
equally happy delusiOn which renders them con-
tented if they cannot succeed, indicate very phil
osophic spirit
1t is true we did not carry the entire Congress
onal ticket in Connecticut but we increased our
majority in the Legislature and elected the Govern
or by the people. If from their partial success in
this case the democracy anticipate futdre triumphs
In New England on their pro-savery platform,
they will find themselves in the case of Mercutio
who said of his wound "'Tis not so deem as n
WELL nor so wide as church door; but Ills enough.
Twill serve. Ask for me tomorrow, and YOU will
find me grave man. l am peppered, warrant
for this world"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-25

inct fingers. Upon my slipping of my shoe
it was still more distinct, aud was in all cases
accompanied by very peculiar electrical sen
saiion, as WHEN two persons complete The cir
cult of an electromagnetic battery. Keeping
my own counsel, | heard precisely the same
phenomena simultaneously described by persons
u, the other end of the table Afterwards, pla-
cling my hand beneath the table, felt the same
contact still more distinctly upon that. All
the rest of the company held their hands alpon
the table, and was beyond the reach of Mr..
Willis.
might make these statements still more
wonderful by going more into detail, but have
probably gone so far already beyond the credu-
lily Of my readers, that had better stop. II
any refuse TO believe these facts, on my tesi-
mouy, can only say that should have found
it hard to believe them On theirs. Like them,
prefer 10 verify novel facts by my own obser-
walton. ! can only say for myself farther, that
have been all my life a student Of the natural
sciences, and have earned, by this time, sone
confidence in the carefulness Of my own ubser-
vaiions, and the accuracy of my own senses.
The question Of The spiritual" origin is not
now raised; ii is simple question Of fraud or
genuncness. If have not satisfactory evi.
dence of the genuineness Of these phenomena
which have just described, then there is NJ
such thing as evidence, and all the fabric o
natural science may be a mass of imposture
And, when find, on examination, that facts
similar TO these have been observed by hundred:
of intelligent persons, in various places, fol
several years back, am disposed humbly to
remember the maxim attributed TO Arago, "lIt
is a rash man, who, outside of pure mahemai
les, pronounces the word impossible"
TlIOS. WENTWORTH HIGGINSON.
Worcester, IS. April Is, 1857. Subscribed
and sworn TO before me, lIrSnY CHArlN,
Justice of the Peace
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-25

against oppression. The negro race is no doubt,
inferior to the white race, but is thata reason why
they should be enslaved or why the Court should
Join the stronger against the weaker''
Coming MS this does from periodical which is
pro-slavery even to ultraism, 1t shows that the
monstrous opinion of the Supreme Court is not
likely to be unhesatingly acquesced in even by
those who have heretofore upheld every aggression
upon freedom. The opinion Of Mr.. Brownson is
the more remarkable when il is remembered that
Chief Justice fancy is a Catholic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-25

t% Brownson, in his Quarterly Review, de-
nounces the opinion of the majority of the Supreme
Court in relation TO the rights of the negro race.
He says
I'VE have no more disposition to interfere with
slavery where it legally exists than have our SOUTH
ern friends, but we do protest against an opinion
which places negroes as such not only out of the
pale OF our Republic but out ofthe pale of human
ny, II opinion once went that length, it was the
business OF the Court to brand it with its disappro-
p"uTn' ana not to recognize 1t as law. The Court
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-25

FEDERAL APPoINrMESr.-Weare happy to chron-
ice the success Of Henry L. Srouonrov, Eso. oe
Bellows Falls, in receiving, ms he has done tho a.,
pontment Of United States Attorney for the III,
trict Of Vermont, in place Of Lucius d. Peck IL,
term of whose commission had expired. Mr. stouo,
tons professional abilities arc fully equal to tlo
post while his politics are no worse, as they cou,l
not in any event well be, than those Of the preor,
national administration. A man that made as m.
ny and MS peculiar speeches as did our friend dr.
ring the late canvass, should be pad for the wear
and tear occasoned thereby. We venture to sac
in advance that the duties of the Office will be- on
ergetically and faithfully discharged.
Irving Sabin of Saxton's River, and Frapk Ro.
attic and John Douglas Of Rockingham, have ro-
turned, the FIRST from CaiSomia, and tho o,ho,.
from Australia. with their pockets well lined viii,
auriferous metal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-25

may be devised for the wel-being Of our com
mon constituency.
At the proper time, when | shall have had
an opportunity TO acquaint myself more fully
with the wants Of our common constituents, |
shall comply with tho acquisitions Of the Char
ter, and recommend 10 you such measures as
shall seem best for the interest Of the city.
To this address Mr. George r. Taylor, Pres.
ident of the Board of Aldermen, responded.
We take the following passage from his speech
"1he great principle which you have adj
vanced in relation 10 free white labor must meet
the cordial appreciation of every true friend OF
this city and the State OF Missouri The prin.
ciple is one which is Unborn IN every son of
America, whether he be of the South or of the
North or the West, aud is the one which will
ultimately prevail all over our extended coun-
try, aud despite Of sectional prejudices, inslilu-
tions aud education. These principles have
been mine from my earliest recollection, and
the only thing in " ich differ from YOURSELF
is the proper time for carrying these principles
into practice. No man in his sober senses can
doubt that, eventually, Kansas will be Free
State; and engirdled as Missouri will be BY
Free States, the institution of Slavery cannot
flourish TO any great extent, or endure for any
/ long time. The heat of our sun does not re.
qnire an African to stand beneath its rays none
of our agricultural products demand his aid, and
certainly our manufactures do not need him. y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-25
Partizan Duties of Officeholders.

In the days Of Thomas jefferson the requisites of
a candidate for Office were honesty, capablity and
faithfuness to the Constitution. Such was democ-
racy on this point laid down by its earliest and
ablest expounder. In these latter days different
rule obtains. Candidates for public stations are
too often successful, not on account Of their pecu
liar fitness, but because they are willing TO do the
dirty work Of the party or bleed literally in the
cause.
Take, for instance, the Office Of Postmaster
How seldom is the question asked, is this or that
applicant the ftest person to discharge the duties
OF this important Officer Instead of this the in
quiry is made, How literally will he contribute
his time, money, and influence to promote partizan
ends To obtain the desired station the aspirant
must too often sink his personal independence, his
private inclinations. and sense Of propriety, and
engage in course of conduct that his own better
nature abhors.
We see with pleasure letter in some Of our ex-
changes, purportng to have been written by How
ell Cobb, the present able Secretary of the Treasu
ry, which, if its suggestions are properly enforced
IN the other departments, will do much to correct
this growing evil. An Office holder wishes liberty
to abandon his post and mix in in the pending
canvass in his own State. The Secretary recon-
mends him to stay at his post and attend to the bu-
sness for transacting which he is paid by the gen.
eral government. The following is the missiye:-
dear Sir: reply to your letter at once, that
you may not misinterpret my silence into an ap-
proval Of your suggestions | do not think that
citizen loses his DOlitical i1antity id
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-25

SUDDEN DEArH.-warren Felt, an old and re-
spectacle resident of Rockingham Centre. dropped
down dead in the street on Monday morning last
His ago was 6i years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-25

SEVERE Snow SroRM.-During the entire day
of Monday the wind blew with great violence from
the northeast, and, in the afternoon it was accom-
panied by rain with which, toward night, were &C.
casiOnal flakes of snow. The storm continued all
night with great fury, and with but little modifi-
cation, until noon of Tuesday. The average of
snow which fell in this village could not have been
much less than one foot in depth, but so much of
it melted as it fell that probably the ground was
not covered more than six or seven inches. Still
less fell in the river towns north of u.s. In the in
terror and western towns of this county the storm
was particularly severe, and the amount of snow
much larger. In Wilmington, Dover, wardsboro.
and Jamaica, the snow was eighteen inches deem
upon level, while drifts were met with in the
highways three and four feet deep. At Fayette-
vile the quantity of snow was much less than in
this village.
The roads were in most uncomfortable state
for travel, Tuesday morning. and many persons
jurors, counsel and witnesses:were conseonent,v
delayed in their appearance at Court.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-25

IMPROVEMENT IN MELopEoYs-Messrs Riley
Burdit and liatsel p. Green Of this village, have
made an impO tant improvement in Melodeons for
which they have recently secured letters patent
BY this improvement two or more notes in differ
ent octaves are sounded by pressing single key
in such manner that all the levers are fulcrumed
on single board, which slides, thus bringing the
levers into out of connection with the KEYS The
principle Of producing two or more notes by the
pressure upon one key is not new with them; but
by their invention this effect is for the first time
brought into practical use and made available for
any instrument.
The Importance of this invention can scarcely be
over-rated. Instruments Of the ordinary sign can
he made sufficiently powerful for use in churches
or the largest halls. With two sets ofkeys as much
power in tone and combination as in the ordinary
method by four sets. AT the same time the value
Of the instrument for private use is corresponding
ly enhanced.
instruments with this attachment are now be-
ing manufactured by the enterprising firm Of Es-
TEY 4 GREEN, Of this village, whose reputation rs
manufacturers of Melodeons is unsurpassed in the
country. 1t gives us pleasure to record the enter
prise and skill which stops short of no expense, how
ever great, in perecting article that is so indis
pensabe to all wishing to cultivate musical science.
We learn that still further improvements are in
progress, and that features will be constantly
added to their products as they shall be found
to be of practical utility. We need not wish sue
cess to such laudabe enterprise, for it will be sure
to receive it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-25

The "Old Folks of Hampton, n. Y, re-
Gently gave concert in that place, aud deerm-
ned not TO be outdone by "Old iogies,n the
Young Folks" Of Hampton gave a concert
shortly after in the same village, under the d.
recion of Mr.. l.. +. Billings Speaking Of
"Old Folks Concerts reminds US of the Rev.
f. w. Shelton's admirable description in his
"Rcclor of ST. Bardolph s." Of the singing oil
the following stanza by choir Inch had adopt
ed the ancient style
"True love is like that precious OIL
Which, pour'd ON Aaron's head,
Ran down his beard, aud Ger his robes
Its costly moisture she'd"
sin the prodigions effort OF this performance, -
says the genial rector, 1.-The earspliiing of the
combination Of the several voices hardly bore a
resemblance to that oily curren, poured on
Aaron's head, and which
Ran down his beard, and Ger his head
Ran down his head
And DER his robes
Ran down his beard ran down his
DER his robes
His robes, his robes, ran down his beard
Ran down his
Ger his robes
Ran down his beard
his b Q . r Il
Its costly moist d.
Ran down his beard .
urc beard his beard his shed
Ran down his beard his down
His robes its costly moist his beard
ure shed his coat his robes ure shed
Its o. S t y moisture shed
The late bishop Seabury, being asked his opin.
ion of this performance, replied, that he had
paid no attention 10 the music, but that his SYM
pathcs were so much excited for poor Aaron
that he was afraid that he would not have a hair
left. '-D,cigM Musicals JouruGl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-25

i"h oh'NEsE SUGAR CANE, AND SUGAR MAKING,
Is the title ofa little manual, recently published
oy u NJ saxtOn & Co.. Agricultural Book Pub
hshers' New York. 1t contains many valuable
suggestions relative to the cultivation of the cane
anu the manufacture of the sugar We shall ex-
tract one article therefrom next week In the mean
time the book can be obtained as above, and cane
seed enough plant two square rods all for twenty
hve cents, and sent free of postage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-25

MoRE EMIGRATIoS.-0n Monday last, Joshua
g. Clark, L. II. Weld with their wives, Oscar Is
terbrook, and FIVE or six other enterprsing young
persons inhabitants Of this village, left for beyond
the Father o: Waters" Messrs Clark and Weld
took out planning machine which they intend put
ting into operation in Minnesota.
large number of the young men in Wilmington
and Dover have followed 1.-THE Star of Empire"
this spring. Men and Money have gone from this
county in large amounts seeking homes and invest
ments in the West Such has teen the deportation
that business has been seriously retarded in conse-
quence. The mania for speculation in land has
had no former parallel since 1887. Happy will it
be for many If the result does not prove unfavora-
bic. While many have reaped golden haryests
others have made investments the permanency of
which will not be disturbed until the "craek Of
DOOM
We are informed by one who has travelled ex-
tensively in the Western country, that the tide of
emigration sets in more strongly from Illinois than
from New England. The Yankee is a restless
character. Irving many years since said Of him
sn~t ne viii shoulder his axe, take his family with
him, stopin TIE wilderness, erect a log hut, clear
his land, build single palace, and sell out, again
to repeat the process in some recently discov-
cred wild. The statement continues true in all its
original force.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-25
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

wINDHAM County CounT.-The April Term of
this Court commenced session at Fayetteville, on
Tuesday. Present, Hon. ABEL UNDERWOOD, Chief
Justice; Hons. William Harris and Emory Whee-
lock- Associate Justices; Benz l.. Knowlton, States
Attorney; Stephen Niles, Sheriff
The following persons were summoned as jurors,
several Of whom did not appear for various reasons,
chiefly sickness and the travelling, and three or
four were excused
Athens, John Shafter; Brattleboro, Chas Cum
mings, Geo. II. Clark; Droukline, John Stebbins;
Dover, Limon Burr; Dummerston, Albert G. Be-
mis-; Guilford, Chas Gale; Halifax, A. II. Tucker;
Jamaica, Squire Gleason, Lyman Cobb; Lon ION
derry, Allen Howard; Marlboro, Elliot p Kings
bury, Newfane, Ebenc1er Parsons; Putney, Gin
cinnatus c. Taft; Rockingham, John Stcarns, Hen
ry Locke; Stratton, Melvin c. Knowton; Somer-
set, Truman Moore; Townshend, Samuel d. Wins
low; Vernon, Hiram Juhnson; Wardsboro, Waldo
Converse; Westminster, Joseph Clark; Whiting
ham, Phlonder Hall, Geo. F. Blanchard; Whining
ton, c. T. Alvord; windham, Elijah White.
Upon calling over the docket A cases were set
down for trial by jury. Up to the afternoon of the
first day l02 entries on the new docket were made.
The first case set down for trial was Willard u.s..
Goodenough This was an action Of assumpsit to
recover the value Of promissory note. The most
important question in the case was in relation to
endorsement on the note, whether il should read
"seyenty-fve'' or twenty-five" dollars. George
n. Conner of Boston, was put on the stand as an
expert by the defence. The case has, we under
stand, been tried three times, and been decided
both for the plaintiff and the defence, at the other
trial the Jury disagreed Verdict for plaintiff