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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29

When Henry Ward Beecher declared to his
flock, the other day, that he had "no objection
to immerse them every month if the wished it, "
the remark was well calculated to bring to mind
an anecdote of old John Eliot the first minister
of Roxbury, more familiarly known as opposite
Eliot which used to be told by the late learned
and pious DR. Bentley of Salem, who received it
from "the fathers
1t was about 200 years ago, and after Mr..
Eliot had gathered and trained his church and
congregation Of praying Indians at Natick, so
that the services were fully carried on with all
due solemnity in their own tongue, even to the
reading of the Bible which he had translated for
them that he invited his brother cergymen OF
Boston and vicinity 10 come and witness the
hopeful progress which his disciples had made.
They came and it was wonderful to see with
what order and apparent JUNCTION the natives
went throughthe exercises without a single word
Of English being spoken by them or their teach
er. When all was oyerthe clergy many of whom
were acquainted with the language retired with
"the Apostle to his dwelling while the Indians
were left to their own discussions. Dinner be-
ing over and the conversation naturally turning
upon the progress made in converting the heath
EN-, warm praises fell so fast and thick upon MI
Eliot for the patience and ability with which he
had performed his work and been the means OF
saving souls, that the good man, who was gen
orally humility itself, began to be almost pulled
up with spiritual pride. But at this momen,
two of the chiefs entered and expressed wish
to speak with Mr.. Eliot alone. The latter hav-
ing no doubt that it was about something which
would add to his honor in the eyes of his visitors
told them it was quite unnecessary to go asid,
for all those present were his brothers and any
thing said to him was spoken to them as he KEEP
nothing from them. Thus encouraged the chic
informed Mr.. Eliot that the Indians had held
council and talked over their religious CONCERN
and come to a result. "What is it," inquired
Eliot. 1--WE have concluded" replied the chic
'to be batizcd again. Baptized again ~ criet
Eliot, "what can be the meaning Of that"
"Why," said the other, ''when we were baptized
before you gave to each of us and our squawi
and pappooses new blanket. These are nov
old, full of holes and covered with grease ant
dirt SO as no longer to appear good and we want
to be baptized again" How the matter ended
has not come down to posterity but it is pre-
sumeable that rather than re-baptize their new
converts those old puritans furnished them witt
new blankets.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29
Vermont Teachers Association.

PRELIMINARY NoTIcE.-The eighth Annual
Session of this Association will be held at Bel
lows Falls, the third week in August next
The meetings will be opened Monday evening
August 10th, with an Address by Rev. Calvin
Pease, ID. d., President of the Association, and
continued through the three following days.
Tuesday evening will be occupied with a So
cial Gathering, designed to promote personal
acquaintance and friendly intercourse among
Teachers and other friends of education present.
During part of the evening volunteer fre min
Hes speeches ,cW be IN order, to be followed by
an appropriate Poem by C. II. Ballard, A. NJ,
Principal of Montpelier Academy.
Among the distinguished Teachers and other
friends of education engaged as Speakers for the
occasion, the following gentlemen may be named,
the subjects being definitely arranged only part
as follows:
Hon. William Slade, Ex-Gov. of VT, Educa-
tion-the formation of character Rev. ]. S.
Lee, Woodstock, Dignity of the Teachers Pro-
tession ]. II. Graham, President of Mortified
Institution, Duty of Teachers to keep pace with
the improved processes of the times. and the
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Congress

Has voted to adjourn on the It'll of June. In
other times when paid so much per diem the
first session of each Congress has been prolong-
ed until into July and August, and sometimes
as late as the last of September. But now when
their pay has been more than doubled and is
reckoned by the year instead of day our legis-
lators are in great hurry to get home, even at
the risk of leaving many of the most important
bills Enacted upon, or hastily crowded through
at the heels of the session.
1t may be true that the less business done by
the present national legislature the better will
it be for the country. But this does not excuse
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29


IHK RESULT oPTHE lAhiFF INVESTIGATION.
The committee of Congress appointed to find
o,t ubere the Ss7. 600 that Lawrence S,on. Q.
~. I'll =. -. H. 80. oe "
w. PoiN ou' " ''e''' '''o '"'i" "o' oi 1884,
went to- nave made up their report and this is
the substance of it, as given by the correspon.
dent of the Tribune -
7, sbo,,s ,ho, Ioh,, w vy,Iaa..
,yasb;n,,,o ",',S"r;aoJ - III. was sent TO
oS ,nnnnS and ,o nsa ouv an! amount
ru,, 10 men. cbsra. ~ ,h,' III, np"eser cor
toI ,ho oJ;n,,r,n,o,,, e ,hn ia., .u'i oOon al
aross Lo rc,;rad fro,,, 100. s'SSioh oil 'on-
ga onn os rcIIo,,s. IT. CAV, "'ohc N Vo'
,,,Ja MI "a L'. NJ. So, S' pa!ment was
nanor md a cbncL o1 ,ho Vo,s1..i ~ hcgo'iaole
Edr,. yort f,r 500 aus Va ~, ,t;I pahk OF
,,,s ,,aJa MI "a b.. ~. 'u Palmeht
fr 40 osi - ,ba foyr,h ,., III cneGhs
n,aJc ~ Nh h' NJ Isl cind pay ,ii1n' was aiso
h"nl rn,os Co.. u oon 'y TI;e -, nos'on' WIN
total al ono i'''''' '''' "''0ui''S i'r the
0s H. s,,, e,aets IN +,
n,nnr ;ndo u I; yInnt Was Ia commercial
f.. NJ ~. ~ ~ sO,,"Die ~ ue-
49,. -, oo w 80 80, pau 'hc non george
ar I NJ. "uis 'lc P'ssase Vi tile TAR
NJ. "T Wis W ."'. .isnun eSiuehce' though
suoh ,,,,r,, Thn .' w pIiu i'o 'hohs! aOr
,brnnpph e. ~ s ecu was pau SI.uU Wv
I;I t a., i'',>eo VI p1s'oi' ana 90 "oo
49, f, - - ~" ", y iiou9o W Neiious PoF-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29
Republican State Convention,

State Convention Of the Republican voters oil YER
mont will he held at Montpelier on Tuesday, inc
Twenty-Ninth day of June next, for the purpose oil
nominating Candidates to be supported at the next
State Election for the offices of Governor Lieutenant
Governor and Treasurer, and the transaction OF any
other necessary business
Subjects Of serious moment will be acted upon in
this Convention, and representation from all the
Towns in the State is important and desirable.
L. +. CHtTTENDEN,
NJ. CARTER HALL,
CHARLES CUMMINGS, state
FE. WOODBRIDGE,
J. ID. HATCH. Con'''u,e'
ELISHA WHITE,
ALEXANDER RIDDLE,
NAV 18th, 1868.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29
Georgia, VT, May 10, 1858.

" The American Tract Society has resolved
to do nothing that may, by any possibility, give
offence to Shareholders. This is "for peace
sake; The Tract Society is not the first body
that has tried that experiment. The Whip par
ty tried it. Shortly after, the Wing Party ceas-
ed to exist. The Democratic Party tried il.
The Democratic Party is tumblng to ruin
Methodist Conferences tried it. Ii split them
in two. Presbyterian Assemblies tried it. 1t
rent them to pieces. Tried by Mr. Fillmore's
Administration, it dug his political grave
Tried by Gen. Pierce's Administration, it GUS
ted them from Office A number of Northern
Members in 1850, signed Pledge u try it in
Congress. Their constituents never gave them
chance. Various associations, religious, liter
airy and political have tried it since. But which
of them has achieved by it "peace" or profit p
albany Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29

PHRNoMESoN.-On Monday p. NJ, about 90
IN. of o'clock, MAY 10th, while riding towards
the North or Northeast, there appeared, about
three-fourths of mile in advance of me,
stream of silver light, resembling rod of pol
ished steel, say an inch in diameter descending
perpendicuidriy from above lower LAYER of
clouds, through them to the earth, (which how
ever, did not see strike rising ground in
teryened, and it fell in marshy piece of wood
land.) II reminded me of the descent of the
stick to which rocket is attached, leaving, as
it did, tail of smoke, like the burning of pow
der, which lay for three four minutes on the
bosom of cloud, passing over the point in the
SKY. The day was pleasant, the sun obscured
part of the time by the clouds which seemed TO
be adjusting themselves after the rain storm, &C.
comranied by thunder and brilliant lightning.
which we had the evening previous. 1t was al
so quite cool air-a ratification like that often
observed as following a heavy thunder storm
That there was caloric is evident, from the ap-
pearance of smoke. Was it electric? If SO,
why no report? Il heard none.) Was it me-
feoric? If so, was it not remarkable that its de-
scent should be perpendicular? Has anv one
ever observed a similar phenomenon? There
was young man travelling little behind me
who will confirm the above statement Think
ing IT might be useful to the cause of science.
and being requested to make it public. have
described what was very beautiful and curious
to me, wishing an explanation of what saw.
GEORGE Z. SANBoRNE.
Georgia, VT, May 10, 1858.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29

NEW GOODS.-FISHER g. HAVEN have
made extensive additions to their stock of Dry
Goods for full particulars of which see their ad
vertisement.-H. HASTINGS is determined
not to be excelled by anybody in the Grocery
line Read his advertisement and give him a
call
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29

PARTIzAN LEGisLATloN-LewisD ID. Camp
bell has been declared by the partizan majority
of the present House Of Representatives, not
daily elected as a member of said body from one
Of the Districts of Ohio and Mr.. Vallandigham
who has for several years failed of an election
by the people has been placed in the seat thus
vacated. The ostensibe ground for this action
was the fact that certain muattoes voted for
Mr.. Campbell. The constitution of Ohio does
not allow negroes to vote, but by decision Of
the Supreme Court those persons who have less
than one-half negro blood are exempted from
the operation of that clause. The people of
Mr.. Campbelrs District will be quite likely to
correct this abuse at the next election by re-
turning him by a triumphant majority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29
r.. X.

To PERRY DAVIS soS Dear sirsI feel happy add
testimonial OF the value Of your Pain Killer 10 the
many thousands sent from nearly parts Of world
On the sth OF this month fell from story doorway
The pavemens striking on my feet and brusng them severe
y also sraning the gaments Of the ankles When carried
home feet were black and swollen the pain
rs to cause fantng Immediately applied your Pain Killer
and continued to do intervals Of about ten minutes The
second day the appearance greenish yellow with little
or no pain, and today can walk with my
Yours respectfully, l. sudGIfT, High o.
Providence May 18th, 1857.
The stain linen nom use OF the Pain Killer easily
removed ~ washing 1t in alcohol 1l-21
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29

ENDED The examination Of those arrested for
fraud in bounty land cases was finished on Saturday
morning last. Boswell was bound over in the Of
$4,000 and Bckforrl 81 900 to appear for trial at
adjourned session of The United States Circuit Court
To be held at Wind >or in July next. Eightyone wit
nesses summoned in the cases and much ability
was displayed in conducting them, by both prosecu.
ton and defence We understand there Is one
thousand fraudulent applications forbounv land.
on file at the Department. from Vermont alonc--Argus.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29

~ The Hartford CoWrdW says a Dictionary
is soon to be published which will contain TO-
600 more words than any of its predecessors.
We are rather disposed to regretthis. ltwould,
says the Albany JoHudl, be better to have few
err words and more ideas. words" have more
than quadrupled since the days Of Addison and
Bunyan, and Yet they expressed their ideas quite
as clearly as the writer's Of the present day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29

to Vermontors for its historical associations and
which commands one of the finest views in New
England. Let his statue face the Adirondack
hills as he faced the "YorSers" in olden time
If his ashes can be gathered up and placed I'M
der the monument so much the better.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29

FOR the past Rny years, DIR s. o. RICHARDSON'S eBER.
hf-WlNE BITTERs have been unryaed effective and
valuable Spring aud Summer medicine. And while almost
every Of the thousands Of remedies intro
daesd within that period has bseu abandoned Dr. Richard
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29

the members for negectifg their duty because
they can now adjourn at an early day without
diminishing their pay and at the same time re-
duce their expenses FOR board, &C., at Washing
ton. The correspondent of the Boston Journal
has hit the nail on the head in the following ex-
tract from his correspondence.
"Another week has slipped away without much hsv-
ing been done and unless the coming fortnights more
industrousy occupied by the House Of Representa-
tives, several important public measures, with many
mcrilorious private claims will be entirely lost sight
Of Were the members drawing pay by the day, as was
formerly the case they would remain in session until
August or September, but have no idea that they
will stay more than week after the time fixed
for adjournment Besides the desire Of all 10 get home,
mary members have pet schemes which do not stand
tie east chance Of ever receiving even respectable
vote. but which they wish to keep alive, that they
may impress upon their constituents the necessity of
reelectng them next fall, tn insure the passage Of
those schemes. There deal Of underground move
ment In Congress, everywhere else in behalf Of that
distinguished and prominent trait Of charac,erst!f!'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29

means necessary; Prof q. n. Boardman, OF
Middlebury College, The true Educational Pol
icy for Vermont; r. L. Perkins, Esq, Stowe,
Reading as a means Of Mental Culture; Rev.
T. w. Hooker, ID. d., Music--Its Importance
and place, as a par Of education proposed ;
f. y. Stone, Prircipal Chester Academy, An
Essay on Recita.IonP A. ID. Roe Bellows
Falls, School Discipline; J. s. Spaulding, Prin-
cpal Barre Academy, The relation of Common
to Higher Schools J. 5. Adams, ESQ.,, Secre-
tary Board of Education, Notifications of Law
Rev. ]. ID. Wickham, Principal of Burr Semin-
airy, Prof A. Jackman of Norwich University,
and others, not yet heard from, are expected to
address the Association.
The large numbers and deep interest Of the
last Annual Meeting at Mortified with the
Resolution passed, pclging the members to re-
newed efforts the central and easily accessible
place of the meeting tits year the l'berality OF
the different Railroad Companies of the State
which have kindly engaged to favor us with FIRE,
return tickets; and last but by no means least
the zeal enkinded by the able and earnest ef
forts of our efficient State Secretary, promise
very large and interesting meeting.
All Teachers, Town Superintendent, and 9th
err friends Of education in the State and vicinity
are cordially invited to attend, and take part il
the deliberations and discussions of the Assoc
citation.
Ia
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29

mington caught in trap and killed bear, on Sum
day, the 2Sd inst. Brnn was of large frame but lean
and cadaverons, and had been prowling about in the
vicinity for several days in search of whom he might
devour His tcmerty led to his untimely decease as
above. lie weighed 1870 pounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29

To THE Error OF TnE PHOENIX The Editor Of
the Bellows Falls Argus whose powers Of gic consist
in standing at a safe distance and bawng "Jdckdss''
to the amusement Of some Of his cronies, is Uniformed
they need have fears Of their gala being disturbed
for none but those Of their own fraternity have any
inclination to NEEDLE with the Pole cat breed. We
will notice the production Of sapient postmaster
who is taking such extra pains to bring himself into
publ notice, over the precious name Of "Lover Of
principle" when it makes its Appearance. b.
Jacksonville, MAY rs, 1858.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29

.lhk CRITIC IN ERROR The Argu' makes great
ado because our types made us say that Minnesota
WA the aSI instead OF the Bad State in tho Upion
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29
: p E c | AL NOTICES
Bee advertisement Of Dr. Sanfords Liver Inris-
orator in anther column.

Medical Notice. The member. Of the wlndhsr,
County Medical Association viii hold their Semi Annual
meeting Vt 4. WakcncId's Inn in Fuyet,ey lille
on Wednesday the 9th day Of June ex 10 ocock A.
May IS, 1853. 2,oa
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29

The transpostion of the figures by the cotnpostor led
to the error Our captious contemporary is OCCASION
Ally caught tripping, ridshcet;
aThe Vermont Mutual Insurance Company have
presented the fire companies Of Bennington with $40
for their exertous at the burning Of the State House.
The above is copied from the same paper in which
the slip committed by our compositor isqucted. Per
haps the Argus can inform its readers about he" State
House" on which the bennington companies expended
their energies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29

TEACHERS ISsTITUTE.--T The exercises Of the Teach
ers Institute to be held at Townshend on Friday and
Saturday of next week, will commence in the Acad-
envy Chapel at o'clock Friday morning A general
attendance on the part of the teachers in this county
is desirable. Gratuitous entertainment will most
chceruly be extended, we are informed to all the
teachers and friends of education who may attend.
Any inquiries relative to the matter may be addressed
TO the Rev. G. .. Smith Of Townshend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29

Snfes-wITH HALLS PATENT Powpgk-Pnoor LOOKS he
same that we're awarded separate medals al the Words Fair
London 1881 and the Worlds Fair New York 1889 and are
the only american Safes that awarded medals At the
London Worlds Fair. " "
These safes form most perfect security ,gn,, Fire and
burglars OF any safe ever offered the public and can only
ha OF the subscribers and their agents. VII, have on hand
snu MAKE 70 order all kinds OF Boiler and Chilled Iron
Shests and Vaults, Vault Doors, and Money Boxes or
ohests Tor Brokers' Jewellers and Private Families for Plate
Diamonds and other yauabcs And are also P.trnres (by
purchase) and manufacturers of
JONES PATENT FORMULATION BANK LOCK.
8. G. HERRING CO,
No 25l broadway, cor. Murray street, N Y.
2m-1 Opposite the City Hall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-05-29

EsTMissTER-The annual fair Of the ladies con-
neced with the Congregational Society at westmin-
ster held last week Thursday evening. Notwith-
standing threatening weather during the day and q
smart rain in the evening, the towi-ha was well filled.
Tho net proceeds of sales about 500 which goes
towards lqudaiing the deb; on the parsonage. The
prime object Of attraction was elaborate and beau
tfu bedquilt valued at $40. 1t was disposed Of by
lot, two hundred tickets being sold Mrs. Henry Kel-
logg Of Waukesha, Wis., the successful competitor
for the prize.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1858-08-23
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

hpipes Cards, not exceeding six lines, inside
otherwise $40.
neral Notices 81 90. Obituaries, according
psee occupied.
spiayed Advertisements half more tb IN the
w rates.
lvstisements loaded and placed under the
Of Special Notices." dostie tAe or6,nsvy
b.
Peeis1 Notices In the Local Column 70 oeu t.
line.
advertisements orde-ed on the inside sxciu-
| ~ In the Daily, altar the frst two weeks,
per sent. nore than The above rates.
Rt transient aassrftxsmsnfs masf bs paid for
dssaes, This rule will mel be varied from.
Yhsn the advertiser ases the Weekly Aioue,
price viii be the same as in tho Daily
ere tho Daily and Weekly are both used,
|psr cent viii be deducted from The sggre-
d amount.
|undsr ths present system, the advertiser
r. 30 much for the spsse he occupies, the
Inxss bsing chargeabIs for the com pos ltion
~ This plan 10 now generally adopted. -
! charge for ehsngcs will be is cents per
lare.
- Ia all eases where adssrtisementa are
cnntinued before the expiration Of tho year
the time contracted for. they will be charged
II cur regular rates for the time actual
in.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1858-08-23

nADA A.
uAvIN9 permanently located in Keo-
L. kuk, would invite the attention Of IA
the public TO my new and we'll selected
stock. Having acquaintance with the best manu-.
fActurers in the United States all Of my goods are
made 20 order aud are unsurpassed in quality or
styie. The stock now opening comprises in
part, Pms Gold aud silver Watches, English and
swiss, the genuine Perry Watches cased with
original designs; Silver Ware OF every description,
warranted pure coin Ladies' and Gentlemsn's
Jewery OF all kinds, fnciudinRstyles never before
offered in the market; speetaelrs, in doid, silver
Steel and Plated Bows, with Pebble, Periscopic
concave, double convex and colored Glasses, of
every variety Of shade and focus among these
are the Real Scotch Pebble and Periseopic Glasses
mechanically adapted to suit ali eyes. To those
unaequanted with the nature of these Glasses,
will stste that they are Manufactured from erys-
tsii1ed quartz, their peculiar shape producing au
uaI focus throughout their entire surface while
in other Hiasscs the focus Il concentrated TO one
point, and, TO the constant wcarer often times be-
comes painful. fine lot Of Accordeons; also, an
assortment of Morton's Gold Pens Double Plated
Aibata, warranted TO be the best Plated Ware that
is made--Tea Sets, Cake and Fruit Baskets, Cas-
tors, Ladies', Spoons, Forks, &c.
n. B.--8oods Of every description made TO or
der, as also Hair ornaments. would particularly
call the attention of the public 10 the fact that
my goods are purchased for CASH and not brou xht
out here to sell on consignment. They are offered
at asmaii profit, for cAsn ONLY. The money re-
funded in all cases where goods do not prove as
represented.
Being practical Watch Maker, my personal
attention vii be given to tho Cleaning and Re
pairing OF Watches, which shall be done in . work
maD-lik manner, and warranted TO keep time.-
Clocks, Jeweiry, ac., repaired in the best manner
and attended TO promptly. Engraving done to
order.
ES- Please call and examine my goods, and
will take pleasure In showing them, even though
sale lie made. A share of pa tronage is rerpsct-
fully solicited. have made and put up the only
Sun Dial there 10 in town. hich can be relied on
~ the true time for this meridian.
I t,.p. "A