Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

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likely to come AWAY without taking receipt. 1t
is supposed that the rascal was one of the circus
company who was discharged at Greenfield on &C
count Of drunkenness.
WARnES's TURBINE WATER WHEEL. The Amer
lean Water Wheel Company, whose advertisement
appears in another column, have brought the Tur-
bine wheel to great perfection, and for economy of
water and power It is preferred, where II is known,
to every other kind Of water-whecl.
BRATTLEBoRo' TRAVELLING MERCHANTS The
Vergcnnes Ciii.en says =" Messrs Fiske Of Brat
tleboro, with their caravan of fine horses and gor
geously decorated wagons have been stopping for
a few days at Stevens. Their business, which to-
day enables them to exhibit such n magnificent
display of wealth, dates its success back to the
early life of the proprietor whose perseverance has
built il up from single package of silk goods re-
tailed by him from house to house. They are
probably at the head of the silk trade in Vermont"
LEcTuREs.-By reference to an announcement
in another column, II will be seen that we are to
have course of Lectures at the Town Hail. the
proceeds Of which are to be devoted to the purpose
Of erecting an Episcopal Church in this place The
object is a laudabe and will commend itself to
all interested in the prosperity and welfare Of the
village. The names announced assure us that
these lectures win be interesting and profitable.
We trust that they may be well attended.
TEAcHrR's INSTITUTE AT TowNsHEND Under
tba ina Of I G tJnu,u Fec bo
Secretary of the Board Of Education, n Teachers
Institute was held at Townshend, last week. About
sixty teachers were in attendance and n number,
though not large, not dscrcdablc considering that
this was the first experiment. The Institute was
addressed by Ex-Governor Slade. Thomas II. Palm
or, L. Conant Of Royalton Seminary, c. b. Smith
of Leland Seminary, and the Superintendent.
Those assembled were fhvorably impressed with
the energy, tact and zeal displayed by the sccre-
tary. Although an imperfect beginning is all that
can be reasonably anticipated this year, VIC think
that the reformatory measures instituted by the
Board and its accomplished Secretary, will do
much in awakening an interest in the important
subject of primary education, that will hereafter
make itself felt and acknowledged. Two days ses-
sions will then give place to others Of twice as
many weeks, and few will desire to teach who have
not availed themselves Of this help in their calling.
report of the proceedings were received to late
for insertion. The following resolutions were adop-
ted:
ResOirei-That as members Of the Institute
! were in session in Townshend, We desire, before
we separate, TO express our sense Of obligation t.
the citizens Of Towhshend for the various facilities
they have furnished, and for their kindness and
hospitality, 90 heartily extended TO us. We are
also grateful to Mr.. c. b. Smith the efficient Prin-
cpal Of the Leland Academy for the ability and
carnestness with which he has assisted US teach
lie of Geography.
We recognize all these and the general interes
and attendance of the citizens, alike crcdtabl,
to the public feeling of Townshend, and as encour
aging us still to persevere in our purpose to do al
that lies in our power TO improve and perfect th'
Vermont system Of District Schools
Resolved, That the warm thanks Of this 1nst
tue and Of the Vermont Board Of Education, anC
to Ex-Governor Slade, Thos. II. Palmer, Esq, ant
Mr., E. Conant, his co-laborers, for their very in
teresting addresses and lectures upon the subjec
of popular education, during the two days the,
have labored in this place, and, we hereby taxi
pleasure in commencing them, wherever they ma,
60, efficient laborers in the great cause they nd
yocate.
GoosEBERRiEs.-Soly .Cune has a very fin,
article Of Gooseberres Of the variety known a
Houghton's Seeding" 1t is prolific beare
and the fruit is remarkably fine. The shrubs ar
for sale.
THE SLAVE MINsrREIs' CONCERT on wcdncsda,
evening was well attended, and the audience wer
quite satisfied with their entertainment. We un
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their freedom by the avails of their concerts, an
are now singing FREEMEY. They are veritabl
negro ministries, with all the fun, frolic and mu
sic of the genuine African. Go and hear ther
and you will get the worth Of your money. Thei
minstrelsy is as deep and genuine their color
They will give their second and final Concert a
the Town Hall on Saturday evening.
OcTAGoS BURIAL CAsEs.-A. L. Dwinell ha
received from the manufacturers an assorted lot {
burial cases Of new pattern, finished in the styl
OF rosewood. Their form obyiates the objection
that were made to the old style of cases. For uti
ity, ncatness and taste we have never seen theI
equalled, while their convenience is unsurpassed
His furniture establishment generally will repay
careful inspection.
THE Promenade CONCERT on Tuesday evenin
should interest ALL (and their number is legion,
in favor of improving and adorning the Common
Let there be q full house.
BELLOWS FALLs.-We learn from the Times thu
the dwelling-house occupied by Mr. Chaplin WI
entered Sunday night, and gold watch stole
therefrom. No tidings had been heard of the thi
or the propcrty.-A drunken man from Putnc
came near being killed in the tunnel, on Tuesda.
lie was lying on the track but was seen in seasc
by the engineer to prevent catastrophe.
Q LuDLow.-The Times says that the barn Of RI
fus spaulding was struck by lightning and burne,
r with IA tons of hay, on the Goth ult Mr.. A.
5 Moorc's barn was struck the same day, but l
S damage was done.
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To THE FRIENDS OF THE SLAvE.-The RE-
THOMAS II. JONES, fugitive slave, intends spen
5 ing the summer in lecturing and relating his G