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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

DEATH or PREsToN S. BRooKs-IIon. Preston
5. Brooks died at Browns Hotel, Washington,
Tuesday, 9th inst. lie had been suffering from
the effects Of severe cold. lie was telling his
friends he had passed the isis Of his illness and
felt considerably improved in health, when he was
seized with violent Group, and died in about ten
minutes afterwards lie expired in intense pain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31
Three Days Later from Europe-The swi,.
Question Virtually Settled

steamship Persia which left Liverpool tho 1o,,.
reached New York, Saturday noon wifi i'n'
number Of passengers. urge
We have the important statement thu, fin s.o,
Guilty between Prussia and Switzerland il yi, ul
settled by the interpositiOn of France. sunno",ny
by England. The Emperor Napoleon under, S,cu
that Prussia shall renounce all claim unon Nas's
chatel, in confederation Of the release of Tho ri
oners France further undertakes to proven, r a
aggression by Prussia against Switzerland MY
Swiss council approves these terms, and Tho fall.
nj assembly Is summoned TO ratify them M
prisoners are to be banished, qualified by MI ,He
so that their political position may be molisrd w.,
the ultimate arrangements Of conferences I, \,
also stipulated that in no case shall the oups,;ao
Of the Independence Of Ncufchntel be smile, ~
discussion Prussia has undertaken to aIs,oin
from all military constructions, with condi,;o.
that the Swiss federal assembly shall not tolo ="
ton in the affair
The report that the Paris conference had se,r.t
the question brought before it, is fully confirmed
The protocol to that effect was signed On tbe C,t
according to the terms mentioned in the p-evina,
account Russia oedes Belgrade and TahooL =
Moldavia, and receives the town Of Komrat. on Nv
right bank of river Yalpak, with territory Of Soo
square versts-Ihe Isle Of Serpents is decided !.
belonging TO the mouths of the Danube, and gops
with them.
"a
dictory II seems certain, however, that the Per-.
ian minister has actually left Constantinople tor
Marseillcs. Before going he had two interview,
with Lord Radcliffe, British minister. On account
ofpary iutrigues it is said, that the shah Of Persia
has demanded the assistance of Russia. The Rus
slams have occupied some islands in the Balaks1a
gulf on the Turcoman coast Of the Caspian sea.
A movement against the income tax in England
has spread to Ireland, where il is vigorously dis.
cussed, Smith 0'Brien having actively entered the
lists.-The French papers generally oppose tho hos
tile measures Of England against Chinn..-The Ne
apolian frigate Charles Third, with troops, bound
to Sicily, blew up the 9th, and many lives were
lost.--The leaders of the lnte instruction were
shot at Palermo, Dec. 20th.-In consequence Of
letter published against the authorities of Catalto
mia, Spain, Gen. Prim has been arrested and sent
to Toledo. Tranquility has bcen re-established at
valeniia. The collection of arms from the people
of the provinces still continues.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

The pens of our contemporaries down in the land
of tho Puritans, have been actively engaged in
discussing the merits of Burdens new Patent
Horse and Mule Shoe They agree that it is the
ne plus ultra of anything in the same line. For
sale BY BlOdgctt, Brown s Co., 80 and 81 Pearl
street, Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

A Remedy for DyspePsia.-The 0xygenated
Bitters have been tested by scientific men, and
proved to combine the most valuable tonic proper
ties. Being free from alcohol, no reaction is suf-
fered by the most delicate constitutions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

FATAL CAsUALTY-WARNING To PARESTs.-A-
lonzo Lock, child Of Almerin and Sally Ames Of
since, by inhaling steam from the spout Of tea
kettle that standing on the stove. 1t lived in
great agony for thirty hours. Parents should take
warning from this.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

- The merchants Of Boston raised money
enough Monday afternoon to definy the expense
of cutting channel through the ice in their har-
Dor, which they expected to accomplish " ednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31
The following, from the New Bedford Standard,

shows woman's spunk as well as faith.
Give women, candidates for admission to the
Baptist Church in Bristol, r. l., were baptized in
that place on Sunday, at half past IL o'clock in
the afternoon. The thermometer stood at the time
at seven degrees below zero, and the snow was IL
inches in depth. A boy stood by the cut that had
been made in the ice for the baptismal font, clear
ing it of the floating masses of snow and iee
These women certainly exhibited the faith that was
in them, and illustrated in most unmistakable'
manner their devotion to the cause which they had
espoused."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

IMPORTANT DEcIsIoS.-The suit, Of which We
made mention in our issue Of January l7,-Cum-
mings RS. Reynolds-has just terminated in favor
of panif. This was an action Of trorer for the re-
coyery of heart which somehow came into pos
session Of defendant. The case has now been on
the docket for some time, and is one which involves
responsibilities of an interesting nature. 1t has
occupied much of the Doctors time, and caused
him many restless nights. During its continuance,
we are happy to state, the parties have shown the
utmost courtesy to each other, and have agreed in
in future to treat with indulgence their several
short Cummings The numerous friends of the
DR.. will be happy to learn of his success in this
matter, and will, We trust, join with us in wishing
that he may enjoy the fruits Of his triumph to a
good old age.
For particulars see third page. scissors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

How to keep good help.-Pay them well.
How to keep boarders,--Feed them WELL
How to keep children neat Dress them we'll
How to save mnce pies.--Forget to put then
On the tablo,-Chicago Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

A Kentucky paper says it is getting to be very
fashionable in that quarter to enclose dollar with
marriage notices, when sending them to- the prin-
ter. A good custom that ought to prevail every
where
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

DR.. Kane's health is improving. His leg and
arm, which were paralyzed, are better, and he has
almost recovered their use He is expected home
by the Quaker City.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31
State Temperance Convention.

In accordance with a call from the State Ex'
ecutyc Committee, the Stale Temperance So
ciciy met at the Seminary Hall, in Newbury
on the 2lst of January, 1857, at L o'clock, A
M. The President being absent, the Convon'
ton was called to order by Mr.. Guy G.. Samp
son, one of the Vice Presidents. Prayer wa:
offered by Rev. S. Chamberlain of Craltsbury
F. Fairbanks, Of ST. Johnsbury, was appointed
Secretary pro te0porc.
On motion, Business Committee was ap.
pointed by the Chair, as follows:
Rev. 5. Chanbcrlin, G. Woodhouse, d. W
Dyer, Esq, Hon. A. II, Gilmore, Reys. A
Webster and p. p. Ray.
Adjourned until Q o'clock, p. NJ.
l-2 o'cLocK, =. NJ.
Met pursuant 10 adjournment. Mr.. Samp
son in the Chair. Prayer was Offered by Rev
). McKeen, Of Bradford.
Remarks were made by Rev. Mr.. Chamber
lain of Orleans Co., Rev. A. g. Butler of lIyn
don, Rev. C. Woodhonse and Mr. f. Fairbanks
of ST. Johnsbury, Rev. Mr. Colburn Of Barnet
Rev. w. w. Aspenwall of peacham, Rev
Mr.. Chamberlin Of Essex Co., Mr.. Mathew
son, Mr.. Tute, Mr.. Hale Of Wells River, Rev
Mr.. Deane of Newbury, Revs Mr. McKeer
and Green of Bradford, Judge Gilmore Of Fair
lee, Mr., Calvin Juslyn Of Rutland Co., Mr.. by
er and Mr.. Dulton Of Randolph, and Rev. Mr.
Webster OF Washington CO.. giving an ac
count Of the workings Of the law and the con
diton of temperance in their respective sec
tions of the State.
On motion Nominating Committee was ap
pointed, as follows:
Mr.. Calvin Joslyn of Windsor Co., Rev
Mr.. Webster of Washington Co., Rev. Charlie
| Woodhouse of Caledonia Co., Rev. s. Cham
berlin Of Orleons Co., and b. w Dyer, Esq.
of Orange Co.
The Committee on Overurcs reported tn
following
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

The measles are quite prevalent in Springfield
at the present time. One school has been almost
broken up by the disease. 1t has generally as
sumed mild form, and has thus far, we believe,
been unaccompanied by fatality.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

The Boston Traveller gives the following singu-
lar incident of the late storm:
The piles that support the bridge of the Water
town Branch Railroad over the Charles River in
that place, have been raised by the action Of the
ice TO such height as to prevent the passage OF
trains over the bridge. The food gates at the
head of the factory penstock were closed in order
to make some repairs the machinery in the mills,
and on being let on again, the water froze as fast
as it reached the bed Of the river As the ice rose
it pulled the piles along with it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

Those who predicted an "open winter" must
be pretty well satisfied by this time that they are
not prophets or the sons of prophets"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

Eliakim Allen of Waterbury, VT, has made and
sold 800 pounds of butter from the milk of one
COW, since the Goth Of April last, besides supply
ing his family Of two persons with all their milk,
cream and butter during the time. The COW now
gives ten quarts Of milk day, and he has few
mounds of butter unsold.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

AT the Republican Senatorial and County Con-
ventions held at Kcene, N. H., Charles +. Brooks
of Westmoreland was nominated for Senator, Chas.
Sturteyant of Keene, Register of Deeds NJ. I. Tet-
tingham, and John A. Prescott, Of Jatfrey, Com
mssoners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

The dwelling house of Wells Clifford, in the east
part Of Cabot, was burnt on the 9th inst, with
barn containing about ten tons of hay and guam
tty of wheat and oats. The furniture in the house
was nearly all saved Insurance about $500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

terrible tragedy occurred in Baltimore on
Wednesday. A druggist filled prescription or
dercl by Arnold, German physician, for child
The child took the medicine, aud died Immediately.
Arnold took the remainder of the medicine to the
druggist, aud told him he had made fatal mis-
take. The druggist persisted that the medicine
was right, and 10 show his confidence in his cor
Immediately attacked by horrible convusiops, and
died in q few minutes. The doctor, who merely
tasted the preparation and spit it from his mouth,
was also attacked, aud with difficulty saved. The
affair occasioned much excitement. The druggist
had mixed cyanuret of potassium with lemon juice,
developing enough 2russic acid in the preparation
to have killed three hundred people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

IAN ILL WIND" &c.-The Boston Herald men,
tons one of the incidents of the late snow-storm
that mkman got blinded with the blowing snow,
and failing to find the handle of the village pump,
drove into town with several cans of pure milk
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

Coin REGIONS ExTENDISo.-lt is well known
as matter OF history, that when Greenland was
discovered, it possessed much warmer climate
than it does at present. The ice packs have been
extending South from the polar regions for some
centuries and the northeast coasts Of our conti-
nent are much colder than they were three centu-
ries ago. The cause Of this is not well understood
the fact only is known. II is believed by some
persons that there is great eddy in some part of
the polar which some times changes its direc
ton. and by drifting large icebergs from one place
TO another, changes the climate Of those places,
whence they drilled by the presence Of such
masses Of ice diifusing their low temperatures to
great distances. In the month of July last, the
White Sea was blocked up with huge mountains of
ice, and the commerce Of Archangel stopped
something which never happened before In the
Farce Islands, fell in the valleys in the mid
die Of July, the like Of which also never happened
before II this drift of ice continues regularly for
few seasons, the coasts Of the White Sea will be-
come As inhospitable those Of Greenland now
are Scientific .4mcricdn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

The Maverick House, with several stores, were
DESTROYED by lire at East Boston on sunay Inst
Loss $4,000. I,...H ......... ..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

destructive ere occurred in the heart of the
village of Lee this morning, jan. %. Elbridges
block, Webber's block, Tain,or's block, the Con-
gregational church [Rev. Nahum Gale), the Lee
bank, and the dwelling house Of the late William
Porter, were entirely consumed; and the Housa-
tonic Hotel was badly damaged.
The fire originated in Eldridge's block, which
contained five stores aud several tenemcnts occu-
pied as dwellings. Webbcr's block contained three
stores and a hail, Taintor's block contain ed two
stores and n saddle shop,-all burnt The chapel
was burnt with the church, The bank lost moth
ing but its building. Everything was found safe
in its vault, even to gold fish which came out
alive and well.-Springdeid Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

The Courier Dcs Flats UHis states that Mad
anne NJ. "a celebrated beauty has been in the habit
Of whitewashing herself with u cosmetic which had
metallic basis. II produced pimples at last, and
the doctor ordered n medicated bath, which, oper-
ating chemically, turned her skin to bronzy
black. The doctor told her she was no longer
woman, but Il sulphurct He would submit her to
bath of diluted sulphuric acid-tlIs acid would
have the honor to combine with her-would take
up the sulphur and the metal, and leave, as pre-
cipitatc, very pretty woman. There is science
for you!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31
News, Notes, and Varieties.

A correspondent of the Boston Trdreller thus
describes an aiiache to the office Of the National
Intcllgencer;-
lie is very large, very sagacious, very old, and
very self-important-Ncwfou dog Like
every body and every thing about the Office, he
bears an appearance Of extreme soidity, and great
good nature-but also Of an ability and determine
ton TO maintain his principles, privileges and
rights. Since | have known him, II has been his
custom TO go TO the post office every morning with
the mail bag. This morning, as | returned, met
him. he occupied the narrow footpath, aud picked
his way along very daintily The snow on either
side about four feet deep One Of us must
turn out aud rather expected to take precedence
over his dogshp. But not an inch would he yield
and When | attempted to push him off into the
snow, he very good-naturedly turned the tables by
placing his immense paws on my shoulders, and
precipitating me headong into the snow-bank,
and then quietly passed over my body. | recov-
cred my equilibrium in time to see several others
who had laughed at my fall, take warning by my
fate, and accord the way to the old fellow, who
passed quietly as ever.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

Mr.. o. Heuriden was killed at Clarendon, on the
18th by stick Of timber which he had some others
we're moving down q steep bank.
Mr. S. Spooner of lIighgate lost valuable horse
last week, which broke through the Lake In et-
fort to save him, Mr.. Spooner's hands were badly
frozen. -
A colored man by the name Of Willis was frozen
to death one cold night lately in SALISBURY. lie
had it is said, imbibed of the "criter" alittle toe
freely.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

THE 0GDENsBURG RAILRoAD.-The Trustees OF
the Second Mortgage Bondholders of the Ogdens-
burg Railroad have made report of the opera
tons of the road for the two years ending Sept 30,
1885, The sale Of this road to the Second Bond
holders leaves them unncumbered Zone or two
cases in regard to liabilities being before theCourtsp
except by the First Mortgage Bonds, amounting to
ST 500, 900, The total earnings and expenses OF
the road for the past two years have been as fol-
lows: Earnings S997 $3.50 20; expenses s6S7 ,6Sl;
net earnings 3l6, 20. Alter paying interest
on first mortgage bonds, &C., &c.. the balance on
hand is $3s, 980,72. The renewals Of iron, &c.,
of the two years. it is estimated, exceed the appro
priation by the sum of $83,607. In the view OF
the Trustees the future of this road is encouraging
A CLERGYMAN IN DIsouIsE.-.A stoutman ofred
complexion, strong presence and bearing an I'M
mense moustache, accosted Amasa, the page IN
the Representatives lobby at the State House;
yesterday, and asked the boy where ne shouid
hang his coat .Amasa replied that the hremen
usually pegged their extra toggery in the base
mont, and added" If you are fireman or
Waterman, you had better 60 below" am tho
chaplain Of the House," responded the strangers
whereat Amasa bowed meekly, and conducted his
reverence to an antc-chamber.-Boston Coarier'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31
$I93 %

$l93 03
Attest, F.KEYES, Treasurer.
Newbury, January %, 1857.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

. SMALL Pox IN SrowE.--Drs. Robinson, Thomas
and Burrows, and Mr.. Il. Town and John ROBIN,
son, selecmen of that place, have published caro-
in which they state that only 20 cases of small rox
have occurred, with number Of cases of varoloid
and that there now is no danger in travelling through
or doing business in the town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-31

FonornY High Sheriff Wakefield arrested o
man in Lyndon last Monday for forging a note not,
signed by G. G. Newell, VIM; Thompson, ana NIL WI
mon gave bis name as John Thompson, but from
napers in bis possession his real name is thought
10 be Joseph Barrett The note was presented to
the cashier of the Lyndon Bank, but being mined
iately suspected of being forgery Barrett was a,
once taken into custody. lie was examined, put
under bonds in the sum Of $500, and in default OF
which was committed to Jail to wait trial. lie
came recently from Canada, but VIC understand
was formerly resident Of Plymouth, M H.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-11

A CANARD.-The last hoax of the season
is one which some farceur has just played off
IN a Paris newspaper. The journal gravey
publishes letter from the south OF France,
recounting how young musician Of wonder
ful power had just arrived from the United
States. Somehow the United States always
figures in tales of the extraordinary" The
instrument on which the genius played, ac-
cording to the Pays correspondent, was a
cage of ducks of various sizes and descrip-
tions. An electric wire was attached to each
goslin, and the music was produced by bat
terry, operated upon in such manner as to
make the ducks quack forth the notes =
The letter closed with the announcement
that, on the previous night the ducks had
broken out of their cage, attacked their ec-
centric proprietor in his bed, and eaten him
up alive This ridiculous story is now going
the rounds of the French press 1t certainly
beats the railroads and reyolvers IN the Geor-
gia affair quite hollow.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-11
U'ritten far the Volcano Weekly Ledger.
THE FATAL CARD.
A TRUE rALE-BY FLINT LOCK, ESQ.

INFORMATION WANTED Percival Leonard
l. who when last heard FROM was mining near
Volcano in the summer of 1854. Address, Mrs.
Rachel Leonard, Covington, Ky.
Reader, how often have notices, similar to
the above, met your eye? Did you ever, on
reading one, let yonr minds eye range over
the field of the past to which it was an open
gateway? The days of long, anxious watch
ing with the keen eyes of affection for some
mssive of intelligence from the one whose
name is ever coupled with terms of endear
ment which precedes the nights of deep an
guish, when the heart refuses to be comtorted
and seeks for hope when there is no hope;
cannot be MT aSured by the common modes,
for then truly "a day is as year" Yet this,
and more is all endured before that last re-
Sort an advertisement in the papers, is taken
advantage of as straw in the sea of despair
Let us trace out the subject Of the above no
tice and see whether the desired information
had better be given, or whe her the fate of
Pereival Leonard should stlll remain a mys-
terry to his friends.
And here, a word to you, readers; what |
am telling you is true in every particular save
in the names of the parties
In the winter of '53 became acquainted
in San Francisco with Percival Leonard. -
He was young man of very prepossessing
appearance, and of excellent habits No
Intoxicating drinks entered his lips and the
gambling mania, so prevalent there at that
day had passed over him nor contaminated
him in the least with its destroying maSma.
Both of us were engaged in the same busi-
ness, at small salaries, and boarded together
at the same house. Congenialty of tastes
attracted us to each other and | was the
more in love with him. $50 to express stroug
attachment for the affection he evinced to
to his kindred in the Atlantic States His
mother, who was widow, he spoke OF with
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-11
Signing the Pledge.

Somewhere about here, writes Southern
correspondent, lives small farmer, of such
social habits that his coming home intoxica-
ted was no unusual thing. His wife urged
him in vain to sign the pledge
"Why, you see," he would say, "Ill
sign it after awhile, but don't like to break
right off al once it amt wholesome The
best way always is to get used to a thing by
degrees, you"
Very WELL old man." his hepmate would
rejon, "see now if you don't fall into hole
one OF these days while you can't take care
OF yourself, and nobody near to take you
out"
Sure enough, as if to verify the prophecy,
couple of days after, returning from q glo-
rious frolic, the old fellow reeed into his own
well, and after deal of useless scrambling,
shouted for the eight of his eyes, to come
and help him out
Didn't tell you so p said the good soul,
showing her cap frill over the edge of the
parapet; ;"youye got into hole at last and it's
only lucky I'm in hearing, or you might have
been drowned you old dog you Well" she
continued after pause, letting down the
bucket, take hold'
And up he came, higher at each turn of
the windless, until the old lady's grasp slip
ping from the handle, down he went to the
bottom again. This occurring more than
once, made the temporary occupant Of the
well suspicious.
Look here" he screamed in fury at the
last splash, you're doing that on purpose-I
know you are !"
"Well, now | om" responded his "old
woman" TRANQUILITY, while winding him up
once more. {" Don't you remember telling
me it's best to get used to a thing by degrees?
I'm afraid if | was to bring you right up on
a sudden, you wouldn't find it wholesome y
The old fellow could not help chuckling at
her application of his principle, and protested
he would sign the pledge on the instant if she
would lift him fairly out. This she did, and
packed him off to swear in," wet as he was
For you see" she added very emphatic
ally, 'f you ever fall into the well again, I'll
leave you thar will ~