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

REMovAL,-Joseph Warren Newcomb, a
son of Judge r. Il. Newcomb, of Greenfield,
and a lineal descendant of Gen. Joseph War
rem, whose memory was lately dishonored by
exhibitions of 4" complimentary funkeyism, :"
has been removed from small clerkship he
has held for few years past a, Washington,
on account Of his supposed unbelef in the d.
vnity Of slavery. A proposition was made to
him, that if he would draw up paper, deny
ing any affinity with either the republican or
American parties, and take it before a magis-
trate and swear TO it, he should be retained.
This came from the Secretary of the Interior,
through mutual friend. "Tell the secretary"
he said, 4" that will see him in the bottom Of
the boltomless pit before ] will so degrade
myself" Because he will not be slave, the
government will not employ him. A fitting
commentary on the truth Of Ayers Grafton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01
Newspaper Law.

The law of newspapers has been clearly de-
fined, and yet postmasters and subscribers mis-
apprehend its requirements The following
points have been decsively established -
|. Subscribers who do not give express no.
tee to the contrary, are considered as Wishing
to continue their subscriptions.
2. II subscribers order the discontinuance of
their papers, the publisher may continue to send
them until all arrcarages are paid.
3. If subscribers neglect or refuse 10 take
their papers from the office to which they arc
directed, they are held responsible till they have
settled the bill, and ordered the paper dscon-
tinued.
4. If subscribers move to other places with
out informing the publisher, and the paper is
sent to the former direction they are held re-
sponsible.
3. The courts have decided that refusing 10
take paper from the Office, or removing and
leaving it uncalled for, is prima .facie evidence
of intentional fraud.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

MARKS OF SUsPICIoN.-Always suspect a
man who affects great softness of manner, an un-
rufiled evenness of temper, and an cnunciation
studied, slow, and deliberate. These things are
all unnatural, and bespeak degree of menta |
discipline into which he that has no purposes of
craft or design to answer, cannot submit 10 drill
himself The more successful knaves are usual
y of this description, as smooth as razors dipped
in oil, and as sharp. They affect the innocence
of the dove, which they have not, in order to
hide the cunning of the serpent, which they
have
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

The LoNroN DAILY TINES Printing
OFF IcE.-1hc London Times newspaper is
printed in an antique, dingy-looking building in
Printing HouIe Square, and the rooms are all
low, dark, and uninviting. Eighty-eght COM
posito S, are always at work on advertisements
and forty-three more work on parliamentary de-
bates and other matter. Four presses are re-
quired to work off the morning edition. and to
take advantage Of these four presses, part ofthc
paper is regularly electrotyped. The daily edi-
ton of the Times is $4,000. The price of sub
scription, delivered here in New York city, is
$50 year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

IRoN AND JEwELRY IN PROVIDENCE, R. /.
The jewelry made in Providence amounts
yearly 10 more than two and half millions of
dollars, and the iron products contribute as much
more to the annual industrial estimates of the
city. In the first of these manufactures no less
than ffty-siX establishments are actively en-
ploycd, and in the second tweniy-two-produc-
ing immense supplies of gold and silver wares,
both Of ornament and of use all kinds of steam
machinery, and every variety of tools and Of
other iron implements and articles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

THUNDER AND LIGHTNING.-The week end
ing July Gath will be remembered for the large
number of deaths occasioLed by electricity, as
well as for the number and violence of lis
thunder showers, which we're generally DIFF
fused throughout the Eastern and Middle States.
The number of deaths is quite large-about a
score having been reporled--and the injuries
from the same cause quite as many more. The
damage done TO the hay and grain crops has
been, in some sections, particularly severe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01
July 20


blcns Senct me
l pind Algel Hall and 2 bars of Soab paper
of pins and lo1nom and one pack in wellopmends.
II. W. NoLL."
The Algel Hall" is supposed 10 be an in
innate acquaintance of alcohol, while the i" in
wellopmends'' would probably answer all The
purposes of envelopes to the purchaser. Mr..
Noll should emigrate to Indiana and succeed
John b. Foley, as the Democratic member of
Congress from the Fourth District of thai,
State. He possesses all the requisite literary
qualifications.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

Lord Campbell has finished his Liues Of the
Chief Justices Of England 1.-THE last vol
ume," says Putnam, lis especially severe up
on Lord Kenyon. Lord Campbell is very
old man; so is Lord Broughan, who has
been chancellor, and i, is a current joke that
Lord Broughan refuses TO die lest Lord Camp
bell should write his life."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01
Gge Uermont 4benie.
BRATTLEBORO, VT;
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 1857.

SPECIAL NOTICE. From and after this date no sub
seriptions for THE PHGsNfX wiH be received at less
rate than s1.5O per year. Those who have taken the
REPUBLICAN, since the LIST January but hare not paid
for the same, ,o ind their accounts for that period at
THE PHENX Office. 81 80 ,oW settle for the year
if paid Immediately, otherwise $500 ,cH be charged
The same rue holds good with those pho are IN
for THE PHGNIX.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

A VALUABLE ToNIc.-We believe no medi-
cine has ever given such astonishing proof of
its efficacy as the Oxyaenated Bilers. ln
cases of Dyspepsia and General Debility it acts
in the most agreeable manner, restoring health
and cheerfulness, when all other remedies have
failed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

BELLOWS FALLs.-Wc learn from the Times that
the dweling-housc occupied by Mr. Chaplin was
entered, Sunday night, and gold watch stolen
therefrom. No tidings had been heard of the thief
or the property.-A drunken man from Putney
came near being killed in the tunnel, on Tuesday.
lie was lying on the track, but was seen in season
by the engineer to prevent n catastrophe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

REVOLUTIONARY PATRIoTs. few years since
we could scarcely take up a newspaper without
finding an announcement of the death of one or
more of these worthless The lumber of survivors
is now small that their personal history becomes
a matter of more than ordinary interest We had
supposed that with the death of Mr. Thayer of YER
longing to this county was gone. The Argus says
that NATHANIEL CnAMBERLIN, who was at the bat
ties of Dorchester Heights, West Point, and other
engagements, is still living at Wardsboro, at the
ripe old age of 81 years Long may the sands of
his life continue to run, and long may he continue
to witness the prosperity and growth of the coun-
try which was won from the grasp of tyranny by
his valor and that of his compatriots in arms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

men in similar position would have waited long
enough to examine the robbers credentials before
delivering the money, nor would they have been
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.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

VERMONT IN THE FIELD.-We learn from the
California Free Press that o. L. Shaftcr, Esq,
formerly of Wilmington, is one Of the men promi-
nently named for the goyernorship of the golden
State. If the Calfornians will elect him as their
chief magistrate, Wndham County will guarantee
them an honest, capable and faithful executive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

HIGHWAY ROBBERY IN GREENPIELD, MAss.-0n
Friday evening Of last week, as Ezra lIolton and
Chandler z. Dickinson of West Mortified, were
returning in buggy from Greenfield. they were
stopped about two and half miles this side of the
village, by man in a red shirt with handker-
chief over his face, who seized their horses Ply the
head, and dwelling pistol at them demanded their
money or their lives. They hestated few min
utes but seeing clearly into the muzze of the weap-
on, concluded discretion the better part of valor,
and threw their cash on the ground near the rob
Der according to his direction. They were suffered
to depart after being soemnly charged not to look
behind them, an order obeyed to the letter. MI
IiOltOn's pocket-bOok contained $37; Mr. Dickinson
had only three or four dollars in change. Some
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

Tie New York Tribune announces that Thomas
McElrath, one of its proprietors, has been COM
PEELED to suspend payment because of certain en-
barrassments produced by the loan of his name to
the Pttsburg and Steubenyille railroad. Mr. Nc
Elrath has resigned the presidency Of the Nassau
bank and hopes to be relieved from his difficulties
by negotiations which he is now making with his
creditors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

LuDLow.-The Times says that the barn of Ru-
fus spaudng was struck by lightning and burned,
with IA tons of hay, on the Goth ult. Mr.. A. II.
Moore's barn was struck the same day, but no
damage was done.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

PuTSAM's MAGAZINE, for August, is a capital
my Hotel" and ''Schamyl and his llarrem," are
oil illustrated in the highest style Of art Most
of the other articles are excellent, while the "Ed-
torinl Notes. are the cream Of the whole. Under
its present editorshp "PuTYAM" bids fair to
bid adeu to all fear of rivalry from its contem-
porarics,
TIE PROFESSOR, Tale, by Currer Bell, author Of
Jane Eyre New York: Harper Il Brothers.
The recently published memoirs of the celebrat-
ed authorcss of this book, has excited strong de-
sire to see everything from her remarkable pen,
and this has the added attraction of being her first
written and last published work. 1t is strong,
well wrought, and interesting tale, Of the trials,
struggles and success of man Of letters: with
enough of love story to enlist the feelings and
keep the attention.
THE RoMASY RYE, sequel to Lavenero, by Geo
| Borrow author of the ''Biblc in SPAIN &c
New York Harper & Brothers.
A queer book full Of the eccentricites, wit learn
ing, adventure and entertainment that Gil up all Of
BoIrow's books. They relate to the life and cx.
]
follow in their train. Instead of showing us life
in the ordinary track of human existence, we hav,
it here in its lower and less attractive phases
sometimes we are admitted to scenes and CONVEX.
sations that might as well be left unrecorded; ant
again we are entertained with graphic shetche,
ana strange Incidents, that ine,'uO. aud
THE ORATIONs OF DEMosTHENEs, on the Crown ant
on the Embassy.
TIE OLyNTmIAo and other public orations Of De
mosthcnes.
Harpers & Brothers have published these two vol
umcs, translated by Kennedy, and presenting il
the English tongue, the great masterpieces Of tn
Grecian orator. They may thus be studied witt
profit and delight by those who have not the knowl
edge necessary to read and understand them in tn
glorious language in which they were original
spoken. The volumes enlarge the Harpcrs' Glass
cal Library already rich in its stories of ancien
liternture
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

The ScHooL-MAsTER ON HIS TRAVELS -
The following is an exact copy, (all but the
peumanship,) of an order sent to an Apothecary
not hundred miles from this village
Mn. HALE:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

OcTAGoN BURIAL CAsEs.-A. L. Dwinell has
received from the manufacturers an assorted lot of
burial cases of new pattern, finished in the style
OF rosewood. Their form obyiates the objections
that were made to the old style of cases. For utl-
ity, ncatncss and taste we have never seen them
equalled, while their convenience is unsurpassed.
His furniture establishment generally will repay
careful inspection.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

THE PROMENADE CONCERT on Tuesday evening
should interest all, (and their number is legion
in favor of improving and adOrning the Common
Let there be full house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01
Delegate County Convention.

The Freemen of the County of Windham, with
out regard to past political differences or divisions,
who are opposed to the repeal of the Missouri Com
promise; to the policy of the present Adminlstra-
tion to the extension of Slavery into the Terrific
res; in favor of the admission of Kansas as free
State; and of restoring the action of the Federal
Government to the principles of Washington and
jefferson, are invited to send Delegates to the Con-
venton at Fayetteville, on Wednesday the 18th day
Of August, ut 10 O'Clock A. NJ, for the purpose of
nominating candidates for Senator's Assistant Jud-
ges of the County Court, States Attorney. sher-
iif, High Baif, and Judges of Probate for the
Districts of Marlboro and Westminster, and the
transaction of any other business deemed necessa-
ry.
y: ! \. I F Rs,s; County
+. NJ. CROSBY, Committee
GEORGE PERRY,
July Is, 1857.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

HoS. DAVID WiLMoT, Union candidate for
Governor of Pennsylvania, has addressed let
Ter 10 the American State Council of that State,
in answer 10 certain interrogatores propounded
TO him by committee appointed for the pur-
pose. He takes ground substantially upon the
American platform. expressing himself in ia
vor of the election Of natives TO office. of the
protection of native mechanics, Of protecting
the balloi-box from Dissertation, of free schools
with the Bible in them, and Of the separation
of Church and State, and is particularly earn
est in remonsirance against the shipment Of
foreign paupers and criminals to these shores.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

LAWRENCE WATER CURE,-We understand that
the number of visitors at this popular establish
merit is greater than at any former period, although
the season has but fairly opened Its management
is theme for the admiration of all boarders as
well as Of all our villagers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

WARREN's TURBINE WATER WHEEL The Amer
lean Water Wheel Company, whose advertisement
appears in another column, have brought the Tur-
bne 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.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

The SLAVE MINsrRELs' CONCERT on Wednesday
evening was well attended, and the audience were
quite satisfied with their entertainment We IN
derstand that these Melodsts have just purchased
their freedom by the avails of their concerts, and
are now singing as FREEMES. They are veritable
negro ministries, with all the fun, frolic and mu-
sic of the genuine African. Go and hear them
and you will get the worth Of your money. Their
minstrelsy is deep and genuine as their color.
They will give their second and final Concert at
the Town Hall on Saturday evening,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

LEcruREs.-Dy reference to an announcement
in another column, II will be seen that we are to
have course of Lectures at the Town Hall. the
proceeds Of which are to be devoted to the purpose
of erecting an Episcopal Church in this place. The
object is laudable one and will commend itself to
all interested in the'prosperity and welfare Of the
village. The names announced assure us that
these lectures viii be interesting and profitable.
We trust that they may be well attended.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

GoosEBERRIEs. -Solyman .Cune has very fine
article Of Gooseberries, Of the variety known as
Houghton's Seedlin g." 1t is prolific bearer
and the fruit is remarkably fine. The shrubs are
for sale
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-01

BRATTLEBoRo' TRAVELLING MERCHANTS. THE
yergcnnes Ciii.en says " Messrs Fiske Of Brat
teboro, 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 magnificent
display of wealth, dates its success back to the
early life of the proprietor whose perseverance has
built it up from a 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"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-09-12

touli1 in the clays referred to, II was EVIDENT
that the trees had been floating about, and
had been deposited from fresh water"
Prof. A, Fl. WortheD, Of Iowa, read a
short paper "On the occurrence OF Sharks
Teeth in the Drift of the Mississippi"
These teeth were exhibited for the purpose
of suggesting inquiry as to the source whence
thew were derived and the cause which plac-
cd them where found. As they are not wa
ter-worn. while most of the fragments of
rock where they are found have their angles
abraded, and from other reasons, he con-
cluded that these fossils have been derived
from some tertiary deposit once existing in
the vicinity. In confirmation OF this opinion
he stated that local patches of ferruginous
cOnglomerate may now be seen in that reg
ion living at the base of the drift formation,
exactly resembling in Theological character
the tertiary conglomerate Of Southern Hi
nois. Tennessee and Alabama. This con-
glomerate seldom exceeds foot or two in
thicsness in Northern Illinois, while at the
South it is from forty to fifty feet thick ana
contains silicious wood closely resembling a
specimen presented, coming from the Upper
Mississippi.
Prof. Hall-There is no means of deter
mining the age of those teeth, but it is not
impossible that tertiary deposit exists, but
it must be OF an estuary character, or pos
sibly one made in fresh water. We know
of a cretaceous system, however, extending
from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic Ocean,
and have fonnd shells of cocsne tertiary ia
c,etacecus deposite. Mr.. Hall has not trac-
cd positive cocene deposits in Iowa-they
are myocene; but thinks tpretty we'll de-
termined that these teeth are from the my
ocene in Nebraska, though possibly t.lere
may have been tertiary i'll Iowa.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-09-12
Going into Society.

Here is a spicy but truthful little homily
on Z" Going into Society,"" Read it:
Society has come to be technical term,
having reference to "a certain parlor and draw
ing room region, bounded on the Nadr by
u hest Brussels carpet; on the Zenith by fres-
co and chandeliers, and round about by satin
paper and silken curtains. lite productions
are human beings arrayed in certain quail
silk worm, and the old wardrobe OF particu-
larly aristocratic sheep. They must also be
'seized and possessed" no matter how, un-
less the law inquiries, OF certain amount OF
this worlds goods, sufficient to place them
above the suspicion of any thing SO vulgar
as labor.
This done, line of demarcation is drawn,
and the world at large is never allowed with
in the social paddock, but may look on at a
distance, wonder and admire.
But society tins considered is an utter
most fiction. Old John Dunyan could not
have been admitted within its pale, because,
though an immortal dreamer, he was NOR
tai tinker. The respectable Gardener OF
Paradise woald have been tabooed because
he was no gentleman and his wife would
hardly have been acknowledged as street
acquaintance, because she was known to
make her own clothes.
But there is nobler set of Society than
this-it is that to which man is admitted
whose coat is ont at the elbows, and whose
purse has Cassus-like depletion. Does he
not go into society-the best the W rid ever
saw, who has lying around him the recorded
ntterances of the master spirits OF mankind
May he not consort with the meaner men,
who chat Familiarity with Goldsmith, listen
to ponderous johnson, and is charmed with
the sweet singers of all time.
And what need he care, who has admis-
sion to the society of nature9 Spring puts
on her "best" to meet and welcome him ;
Summer deems him worthy of her rare bro
cade, embroidered with flowers and in
wrought with gold. Gods printed window
in the North is uncurtained to his gaze, and
the breath that fans his brow one moment,
may lift queenly tress the next.
Even in this land of ours, there is but one
spo. where all are equal-oue society which
all may enter. Death is great Republican,
and he made tit is the City of the Dead.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-09-12

"BoY ON BEHIND" So shouted q score of
less successful urchins, as one of their num-
Der outstrippng them reached our carriage,
and was helping himself to ride on the
runner. "Boy on behind!" True enough
and he is safe there, too. The benevolence
of our nature forbids Us to ''cut behind''
when lad is there He is somebody's boy,
and the whip would surely tingle, and per-
haps seriously hurt him. Ride away then,
my boy. We know by the roguish good ma
ture in that upturned face, now gathering
confidence, that there is no malice afore-
thought in your heart. Ride away this
time-but don't do it again without an in
vitation.
Free and easy way that, to dispose of the
little rascal" says an indignant looker-on :
''off with him" Not so fast, good friend.
hoy on behind' is only one of our lesser
vexatiops in getting through the world.
There's many a more serious trouble which
we have to bear-and may as well bear pa
tiently. Let off the ''boy on behind" then,
as gracefully and gently as you can, and give
him lesson in good manners by the exhibit
ton of worthy example.-Fret not myself
against the boys On behind.-Portland Elec-
trio.