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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

Ito FOR THE sARASAc "A party Of ten or twelve
young men will start from this village, on Monday
next. for the Saranac lakes and the waters that IL
eth beyond. They will be armed and equipped
with all the munitions of hunting and fishing, and
prepared for the numerous emergencies of camp
life. Several of them visited the same region last
year, and their success WINS so abundant as to de-
mand n repetition of the experiment. We speak
feclinrly when we desire them good luck.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

Some one, not otherwise prohtably employed
pays the following compliment to the fair sex.
OF its business let readers determine
Calico is great promoter of laziness. Il
young men wish to accomplish anything oil
moment, either with head or hand, they mus
keep clear Of the institution entirely. A pail
of sweet lips, pink waist, swelling chest,
and pressure or two of delicate hands, will
as much unhinge man as three fevers, the
measles, large sized wooping cough, pal
of jaws, several hydrophobias, and the doctor
BILL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

The Lawrence Water Cure is now open and ready
for the reception Of visitors. Its Accommodations
were never in better order, nor its capacity great
er for the entertainment of guests. The superin-
tendency of this Institution has devolyed upon
THos. R. PAYNE, Esq, who will use his best en-
deavors to render its management acceptable to
those under his charge. Dr. C. W. Grau will still
retain his connection as physician where he has
achieved favorable reputation. We are happy
to learn that patients have already arrived, and
that there is an abundant prospect of q "full
house,
1t is not yet determined, we believe, whether the
Wesselheft Water Cure will be re-opened or not,
during the present season. 1t is now in the hands
of Dr. Wesselhoeft of Boston, brother ofthe foun-
der Of the Institution.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

A WESTERN Town. Hastings, Minnesota, was
entered as town site, Oct. 20, 1850. In Dec.
1856 it had 1913 population. Early in 1857 ii
was incorporated as city was made the county
seat of Dakotah county; and two colleges were To-
Gated there. On the I'd of May, Hastings had AZ
stores, 8 hotels, 8 churches, schools, public
halls, 8 banking houses, 10 lawyers, and 10 ply.
sicians. Pretty fast for town only eighteen
months old. Prescott, Wisconsin, on the opposite
bank of the Mississippi, is about ditto; and bOtt
places are hoping for new lift by railways.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

MECHANICS FAIR IN LowELL.-The Second E1-
hibition by the Mddlesex Mechanic Association,
for the promtion of Manufactures and the Mechan-
ic and Useful Arts, will be opened in Lowell on the
10th of September, for the accommodation ofwhich
four large Halls, Huntington, Jackson, Mechan-
10 and Merrimsck,) are to be connected by bridg-
ing, thus affording ample room to contributors to
arrange and exhibit their offerings to the best pos
sible advantage.
The character Of Lowell as q city almost eIclu-
sively devoted to Manufactures and Mechanic Arts,
its central location in New England. and its direct
railroad communications in all directions. offer ad-
vantage to exhibitors that are unsurpassed.
Rules and regulations, and any other infOrma-
tion desired. may be obtained by addressing Jons
W. SMITH, Superintendent, Lowell, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

How TO RECEIVE CoMpANY.-The lamps
were lit aud the rooms were in perfect order
flowers, all in their places and musicians at
their post. The ball would presently begin
But the husband found his young wife, stand
ing lost in thought, and evidently very much
troubled in mind. With little questioning
he got at the secret. How was j, possible that
she should say The few words of appropriate
civilty to every one of the five hundred guests /,
The husband reflected for moment. 'Here,
my darling !" he said, as the wheels began to
rattle and the first guests entered the hall, "two
phrases will answer all your purpose. To
those who drrirc you will say, What, come
so late = and to those who take their lcdre, you
smile and cordial tone of voice you will find
this all that is necessary"
Madame BIS countenance Immediately
lighted up, and as the five hundred poured in,
she addressed each individual guest with this
lattering speech of reception. The ball CON-
menced with unusual gayety. Every one seem
ed 10 be in a state Of blissful complacency.-
They danced ill very late hour, and ther
commenced the leave-takings- managed will
the two or three little passwords of fatterne
preference and tender mockreproach. Nevc
was party more successful. What charm
ing hostess = what lovely woman y wer'
the EXPLANATIONS from all lips as they wen
away. For each guest was made To believ
tina, his or her coming or going were Of impor
lance to the happiness Of the hostess. To b.
content we must feel that we>are needed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

CoNcLusIvE.-The best and most conclusive
reason for an effect that we ever remember to
have heard, was given by lone idea" Dutch
man, in reply to friend who remarked
"Why, Hans, you have the most feminine
cast of countenance ever saw
"Oh, yaw," was the reply, know the
reason Tor dat-my mother was woman"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

BANKS. -"Paul Pry," The spicy correspond
ent Of the Worcester Spy, writes to tina, paper
that: "The machinery is at work all over The
State, to force Banks upon the convention ~
With strict Republicans, the argumen, u.s. "He
is the only man that can defeat Gardner" when
al the while, Gardner's lackeys are in The
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

Pure BOURBON WHIsKEY.-H. c. Thatcher, IS
Central wharf, Boston, has n constant supply of
John II. Cutters Old Bourbon whiskey. Drs
Hayes and Jackson assayers to the State of Massa-
chusetts, both say that il is pure and unadultera-
ted, and recommend it for medicine use. See their
report in another column.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

We learn from the Times that miserable scamp
named Stewart, elopod with Mrs. Gossett anoth-
er mans wife, from MARROW, N. H., few weeks
since. lie took Bellows Falls on his route, and is
supposed TO have settled in the vicinity of Platts-
burp n Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

We understand that il Is in contemplation to have
Common School celebration in this place. Asub-
cct more worthy of interest could not be presented
In Chesterfield, N. H., steamboat is to ply or
spofford Lake, and speeches toasts, dinner &C., t'
be served on nm island therein.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

Br Walker, the Nicaragua land-pirate, has re-
turned to New Orleans. He summond himself to
Capt. Davis of the U. S. sloop-of-war, st. Mary 1t
is pity that he had not fell into the hands Of the
Costa Ricans, from whom he would have received
his Just deserts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

D- Messrs Lynde and Sibley, of GuilfOrd, re-
turned from Western tour of three or four weeks,
on Thursday morning. They were Ss hours from
Chicago. They report that hay is worth $50 yer
ton OF St. Anthony's Falls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

The fine weather of the past few days has given
vegetation start that has completely changed the
aspect Of the scenery. The habilinents Of summer
are taking the place of those Of winter with rapid
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

Gen. Cyrus Pecler, of Vernon, caught large
pike in Lscom Brook, Tinsdale, few days since
We have forgotten its exact weight and we will not
hazard guess, but its dimensions were almost fab
ulous. Two or three times every year we are call
cd upon to chronicle similar exploits Of this veteran
and skillfu fisherman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

The soul needs certain amount of inicllec
,ual enjoyment, to give it strength adequate fol
the daily struggle in which ii is involved.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

painful rumor is in circulation that Elbridge
Gerry, formerly of this town, but lately of Usage
Mitchell, Co., Iowa, has been murdered by the In
dams. We trust the rumor will prove unfounded
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

Sanford Fske's Varieties, at the Town Hall
are attracting delighted audiences. Their enter.
tainments have proved sources Of amusement Il
many who have never before had the pleasure o
witnessing such exhibitions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

Next TO my friends, love my enemies, for
from them first hear my faults.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-05-30

"A Coon REroRT.-A foreign editor in
Georgia, when il was ascertained that Buchan-
an was elected and that Fillmore had carried
but one State, was growing over the American
party in public crowd on the street. An
American faced up to him and remarked:
90 But numbers arc no mark,
That men will right be found
A few were saved in Noah's Ark,
While many millions drown'd!''
He continued "when Noah's Ark rested on
the Mountain Of Ararat, and waited patiently
for the food to subside, Noah and his family,
eight in number, went forth and re-peopled the
earth. The American Ark of this day rested
on the Mountain of Maryland, and Fillmore
with his eight votes is waiting for the food o
foreigners TO dry up when he will go forth t'
re-people the earth, and arrange for Americans
TO rule America.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-21
AUDACITY.

Brigham Young has issued proclamation.
After setting forth sundry imaginary griev-
ances he concludes as follows:
Therefore, I, Brigham Young, governor and
superintendent of Indian affairs for the Territory
OF Utah, in the name Of the people of the United
States, in the Territory of Utah, forbid
First all armed forces of every description
from coming into this Territory, under any pre-
tence whatever
Second that all the forces IN said Territory
hold themselves in readiness to march at mo-
ments notice to repel any and all such INVASION
Third, martial law is hereby declared to exist
in this Territory from and after the publication of
this proclamation, and no person shall be allowed
to pass or repass into, or through, or from this
Territory without permit from the proper
officer
"Given under my hand and SEAL at Great Salt
Lake City, Territory of Utah, this fifteenth day of
September, A. D., eighteen hundred and fifty
seven, and Of the independence of the United
States of America the eighty-second."
BRIGHAM YOUNG.
1t is about time that this impostor, hypo-
critic and traitor, as well as his deluded fol-
lowers, were made to know that the United
States is "a power"
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-21
HIRED FIREMEN.

"a correspondent suggests that the auxiliary
guard" be replaced by corps of enlisted SOL
dier-freinen, armed and equipped as are similar
bodies in all the European cities. He says that a
portion Of them, when not on police duty, could
work as sappers on the public reservations, and
that government would then have such force as
was contemplated by the law of 1912, an aux
iliary guard, or watch, for the protection OF pub
lc and private property against incendiaries, and
for the enforcement of the police regulations Of
the city of Washington. p Union.
This is good and timely suggestion. IN
til the present system is discarded, and the
fire companies disbanded and dispersed, we
shall never have order peace and protection
in our city. Wherever the system has been
adopted of having hired fremen, who are also
policemen it has worked admirably and the
rowdyism and rutfianism which disgrace other
cities, have been wholly suppressed. Steam
fire engines should also be adopted, and be
drawn by horses, as in Cincinnati, where, at a
fire the other day, it was noticed that in four
minutes after the alarm was given, the engine
was playing upon the fire.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-21
PROFILE PORTRAIT OF WASH
INGTON.

We have scen profile portrait of Wash
ington, which we understand the late Mr..
Gusts pronounced an original and genuine
portrait, taken between the years l775 and
1880. 1t is believed to be the work of Wer-
termule, celebrated portrait painter of Phila-
delphia. The head in this picture differs from
most other portraits of Washington, but cor
responds in shape with Houdon's statue. The
editors of the National Intelligencer say:
we have examined the picture referred to-,
and while il differs in some respects especially in
expression, from all of the numerous portraits Of
the Pater Patrie we have seen, It is to us more
impressive, and, we should Judge, more in keep
ing with the character Of Washington than any
one of them that we remember"
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-21
KANSAS.

All the world and the rest Of mankind
have by this time, VIC presume, learnt that
there is such place as Kansas; if not they
certainly cannot have taken the papers.
We had .ondly hoped that the int rnecine
var carried on there for two or three years
past, was about to come to an end by allow
ing the inhabitants" (not citizens) to settle
their affairs and form their CONSTITUTE N in
their own way, according TO the terms of that
n,ver-to- be-sufficiently admired act of Con-
gress, commonly called the Kansas Nebras ka
act, which was hailed by the bogus Democracy
as the very ark of the most wonderful prihci-
pie ever discovered, to wit: that the "inhabi
tants" of Territory have a right to govern
themselves in their own way, and to make
just such laws and constitution as they please.
One would have supposed that nothing
could be more plain and simple than this, and
that nothing could work more smoothly. But
some how or other this great and neyer-before-
heardof machine" has played the mischief
among the inhabitants" of Kansas, having
kept them by the ears, and in state of war
fare, confusion and excitement ever since IL
was put in operation. 1t has killed outright
three Governors who undertook to "run the
engine, and has so damaged fourth and his
aid-de-camp, Mr.. Staunton, that it is feared
neither Of them will be Of service hereafter. if
indeed they survive
Instead of the embr0lio coming 10 peace.
full solution, it appea to be getting more and
more entangled by an attempt of the conven-
ton to dodge the inhabitants" and send
their work directly to Congress. Well, be it
so; if Kansas comes to Congress, the harmo.
NOUS Democracy will have a nice time of il
here; for out of the hu6aboo there, will spring
up ahullabaJoo here, which will be highly in
teresting to behold. But we shall witness it
with calm complacency, and join in singing,
with great JUNCTION and fervor-
How does my heart rejoice to see,
The great Democracy agree,
to the tune of
And must this rotten party die,
This plunderDg set decay
And must these cheating demaoopues
In tombs dishonor d lie
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-21
PORTRAIT OF A CITY UNDER DEMO.
CRATIC RULE

"The records Of crime are never deficient in
materials for the horrible. Shooting, stabbing,
and garroting, are among the everyday occur
rences; yet it is a rare thing to hear that the
shedding of blood has been expiated by blood.
Bone and muscle seem to be popular qualif.
cations for places Of trust under the City Govern.
ment. Street Commissioner Conover has ap.
pointed Tom Hyer to be superintendent OF lands
and places, and other pugilists have been selected
for conspicuous stations. 1t may all be well
enough Il the huge paws could be judiciously
used upon the heads Of the rowdies who carry
deadly weapons in all parts OF the city.n--N y
Correspondent National I.teliqeneer.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-21

AsorHER AFRICAN EXPLORING EXPEDITION. -
The exploration Of Africa, in which SO much
progress has been made Of late years, Is still
pursued with yigor. In spite Of the disastrous
loss of life which attended the first attempt 10
explore the Niger upward from its mouth, that
object is still zealonsly pursued A new expedi.
ton has lately been fitted out for that purpose in
the steam propeller Day Spring, composed of
fourteen Europeans, twenty-five natives of the
countries on the Niger, and fifty Kroomen. 1t is
intended to try the experiment Of establishing
trading posts on the banks of the river for the
collection Of cotton and other native produce. II
is thought that the return their native countries
Of captured Africans who have acquired the
English language and obtained some ideas of
European civilization, may help good deal in
opening the way for a trade with those countries.
While the English are thus eng ged on the Niger,
the Portuguese have an expedition on foot for
exploring the Congo. IL is said to be under the
command Of an accomplished officer, wfo Is
dlreeted TO make complete survey Of the river.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-21

SEpoY MASS AcRE-An Englis officer was
standing in his bungalow, with only his wife
with him, when he was assailed by mutinous
regiment; he had rife and two revolvers,
each with fom barrels, and had nine charges
in all. He beat off the mutineers as long as
he could; he shot their leader with his rife;
he killed four of them with his first revolver
he killed two of them with his second, and
then he had two charges left He turned
round and looked upon his wife-and who can
estimate the power Of such look on either
side. Must she fall into the hands of such bar
bariansf They did not fire, because they
wanted her, and would not risk death in shoot
ing him. He saw it-she saw it. He had two
charges left. A short agonizing groan; he
fired one into her heart and the other into his,
and they both fell dead before the mutineers.
Latter from India.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-21

ANOTHER PORTRAIT OF "a MODEL RE-
PUBLIC" UNDER DEMOCRATIC RULE.
1--WE, Of the old Republican party, used to
charge the Fedsralists with in6delity to our free
institutions when they maintained that the people
were their own worst enemies But the rapid
growth of crime, and the defiance of law and or
der which have recently written the annals Of our
free country in blood, would 60 good way to prove
that there was more truth in the imputed Federal
dogma than was conceded by their political ad
versaries. Pitched battles with firearms now take
place in our cities, not only in the darkness Of
night when rutiansm was wont to cloak It's
crimes, but in open day, among citizens of the
same town, and without any rational cause that
would justify even fair round of boxing. The
untrammelled freedom of elections, heretofore the
boastof our country, issuppressed by armed mobs,
and man now advances to the polls to give his
vote at the-hazard of his life.-Nat. Int.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-21
DAGUERREOTYPE OF "THE FEDERAL
CITY, UNDER DEMOCRATIC RULE.

We have nothing to regret but the brawls and
acts Of violence which have Of late furnished the
reputation Of the Federa City by the gangs OF
rowdies who nightly iniest our streets They
have, step by step, grown holder and more defiant
until they now trample the laws under foot with
out the slightest apprehension. Continued immu-
nifty from punishment always invites the repeti.
ton Of offences. The inspbordinste spirits in this
city have become more reckless, and their viola
tons Of order and the public peace more garing.-
Washington Union.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-21

TN PLATES. Tin plates--that is, sheet iron
plates dipped into molten tin--are manufac-
tured in South Wales and Staffordshire to the
extent of about nine hundred thousand boxes
annually, equal to fifty-six thousand tons, val
ued at over five millions of dollars In Eng
land almost every article of tinware is formed
from these plates. Nearly twothirds of the
total manufacture are exported to the United
States.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-21

The UsURPA1IoN.-The Warrenton Wing, re-
ferring to the late outrageous usurpation Of the
Governor of Virginia, holds the following Ian
guage:
"When we first published the statement that
Governor Wise had loaned three thousand mus
kets to Governor Ligon, of Maryland, we did not
fully believe it, but gave it as mere report. It
seemed to us incredible that even Governor Wise,
notwithstanding he is known to be capable of
almost any vagary, should have been guilty Of
such an improperly and usurpation Of power.
But the fact stands admitted that the Governor Of
Virginia, without authority oflaw, has undertaken
to transport the public arms beyond the limits of
the Commonwealth, to be used by the mad.cap
Governor Of another State. Comment on the act
is unnecessary. Every citizen not blinded by
partizan prejudice must perceive and acknowledge
the outrage, AMI if the members of the Virginia
Legislature are not the veriest slaves to his Excel
lency they will promptly call him to account"
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-21
ANOTHER PORTRAIT OF A "MoDEL RE

IoDLio oNDLh bEMoOhhiio RULE
'The city Of Washington was on Saturday night
the scene of riot, bloodshed, and pillage. Hun
dreds of armed rufiians held possession Of the
Streets and firearms were heard in various quar-
tiers. 1t is difficult to learn the particular deeds
enacted; for the ruffians operate in clans, and
those clans are protected and fostered in their
organized capacity by the Corporation Itself
The States. '.# t@
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-21
We like good laugh, even at our own ex
pensc and we have had one over the following

We like good laugh, even at our own ex-
pensc and we have had one over the following
How it Lived and how il Died.
Hon. Daniel s. Dickinson, in recent speech,
said "The American party cannot be thought
other than temporary organization, somewhat
like Betty wiggle's pig:
"When it lived, il lived in clover;
And when it died, it died all over"
That's very good, so far; but Mr.. Dickin.
son stopped short jus. where it suited his pur-
pose; he should have given the other lines,
and as he did not we will.
But though she thought twas dead all over,
Away it to the field of clover,
And grew TO such a famous size,
AS made Aunt Betty ope her eyes |"
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-21

A TUMBLER -"'Tis strange" muttered a
young man, as he staggered home from sup
per party, show evil communications corrupt
good manners have been surrounded by
tumblers all the evening, and now I'm tum-
bier myself"
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-21

MORE THAN FIFTY THOUSAND MEN,
WOMEN AND CHILDREN HAVE BEEN AND
WILL BE THROWN OUT OF EMPLOYMENT
THIS WINTER"
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-21
ANOTHER PORTRAIT OF FOREIGNERS
BY THE EDITOR OF THE EVENING


STAR
"THE TIMES IN New YoRK.-The unemployed
and hungry are holding open-air meetings, de-
handing what they call their rights THANK
GODl NO NATIVE BORN AMERICANS ARE
YET OF THE SAME OPINION AS TO THEIR
RIGHTS, BECAUSE TO BE OF THAT oPIN-
ION ARGUES ONE TO HOLD TO THE DOC
TRINES OF DANToN, RoBESPIERRE, AND
THE QUITE AS DANGEROUS SOCIALISTS
OF LATER TIMES. THEY TALK IN THEIR
FIERCE APPEALS OF GOVERNING CLASSES
IN THIS COUNTRY, WHICH PROVES THAT
THEY ARE PERSONS WHOLLY INCAPA-
BILE OF APPROACHING THE THEORY
AND PRACTICE OF OUR GOVERNMENT
THAT THEY ARE AMONG Us, BUT NOT
OF U.s. Washington Eusning Star, Noue'nJer
Q, 1857 Wy