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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05
British Aggressiops.

Upon this subject the New York Courier d
Enquirer closes long article with these sensi
BILE suggestions =" The United States was the
first nation in the world, to declare the slave
trade PIRACyi and however derect others may
be, we have no other alternative but to be Wig
liant and sclG-sacrifcing above allother nations,
in putting down this species of Piracy Above
all, we must not permit it to be carried on, and
protected by, our flag and if we are not pow
crful enough to prevent that flag being thus
abused, we must resort to the humihating ex-
pediency of asking aid from other nations. But
without our asking it, they must not presume
to grant it and we hope for the honor of our
country and its flag, that we will, from this time
forth, keep in commission sufficient naval force
both in the Gulf of Mexico and on the Coast of
Africa, to render 1t unnecessary for other ma
tons to attempt to discharge our duty in enforc-
ing the Police of the Ocean. By Treaty we are
bound TO keep force of not less than Eighty
Guns on the coast of Africa but tits notorious,
that while we comply with the letter Of this
Treaty stipulation, the Guns are on board Of
vessels so untitled for the duty required of them,
that we might as we'll neglect compliance with
the Treaty altogether. This must be remedied.
The Eighty Guns must be kept up; and twice
the number if necessary but they must be on
board of small steamers of light draught and
great speed and they must be sufficiently nu.
merous to watch not only the Coast of Africa
e (s,.lx. al 4 4. l. l.,
everything which carries legitmatey or felon.
ously, the Stars and Stripes. Letthis be prompt
ly provided for by Congress- and then let Mr.
Dallas make another argument with the British
Government, and all will be well between US
both now and hereafter
"Let be propided by Treaty or by special
arrangement bet,reen the t,c0 Governments, thai
erery Americdn cruiser employed mpmting dor,
the Stare trdde, shall hare on board an English
Lieutenant, 'ehose duty ii she'll be to command
the Boat required to Joard suspicious ressas
carrying the English Flag and that in like man
ne,, ere'y English cruiser employed on this du
ty, shall hare on boarda Lieutenant Of the Inner.
lean Nary, mhoSe duty it shall be, to command
the Boat colied upon to board Snspicipus reSsel'
under the american Flag.
"Most assuredly, simple arrangement like
this, can be at once entered into between tn,
two Governments and once made, who can fol
moment doubt, that its effect would be, prompt
ly to suppress the Slave trade; and at the sam,
time, yindicate the honor of our flag, and remove
two friendly Governments, whose interests q
well as the great cause of civilization and relig
ious liberty throughout the world, de.nand tina
there should exist between them the most cor
dial and fraternal relations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

REPORT OF THE BANK COMMISSIONERS OF
CoNNEcTIcUT.--An elaborate report has been
made by the Band Commissioners of Connect
cut, i'll which they deal severely with the illegal
practices and the losses arising from improper
loans, in several of the Banks
The Phoenix Bank of Hartford, has SUSPEND
ed debt of S347 ,224, growing out of loans to
Henry Dwight and the Chicago and Mississippi
Railroad, from which must result large loss.
and which, in the opinion of the Commissioners.
made the payment of n dividend last March of
doubtful expediency, if not illegal.
The New Haven County Bank has suspend
ed debt of about $4,000 on the same paper.
They hold some real estate in Brooklyn as Sc
curity, but on which the taxes and assessments
for improvements last year were nearly $4,000
more than the income.
The Winnebaug Bank of Norwich, had last
December. 1925 900 under protest, on which its
losses will Sc large.
The City Bank, of New Haven, with surplus
of S72, 759, has also an interest in the BROOKLYN
property, amounting to $50, 742, and they have
also suspended debts and bonds, amounting to
Sl30,35S, making total of Sl9l 900 of assets
now unavailable
The Merchants Bank, of New Haven, with
surplus of $4,000, has an interest in the same
property in Brooklyn, amounting to $7O,433.-
They have also suspended debts against II.
Dwight, Jr., and the Chicago and Mississippi
Railroad, amounting to 100000, making a to-
tai of $4,000 in unreliable assets
The Exchange Bank of Hartford, has from
the beginning INDUCED in the illegal and dan
gerous practice of buying paper in New York,
and in February last it declared a dividend.
though it had on hand over 100000 of pro
tested paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05
JOB MOSES,
(LATE /. c. BALDWIN a
Home Testimony i'm favor of DR.. Grayes'
Hygcian Alternative Syrup.

. TUWNSHEND, VT, July 10, 1851.
H. GATES CO. I'll feel 1t duty state the following
facts to the public troubled with the Scrofua for wenf
~ years. During that time paid over hundred dollars for
medical services and various Kind Of medicines but got no
Kind Of relief Two agoI advised Dr. Grape
hygtnr dHeratue Syrup. accordingly did try H. The
eject OF the first bottle encouraged took second bot
tie OF the SYRUP and experienced decided benefit IT,
continued to use for several weeks and strange as may
sem te II had wrought complete change my system.
totally cured me Of the Serofa. My disease has never
returned TO this day would recommend remedy to ey-
cry one troubled with impurity of the blood
Yours truly, OREN BOYNTON
A H. OATES co PRofRlEToRs, WOODSTOCK, VT.
Or agents. Burr, Foster 4 Co, No Cornhll Boston
Wholesale Agents, Kemp Boynton, Townshend sawyer
Smith, Newfane Howe 4 Sherman Williamsylle; y d.
Ferry East Dover j. q. Higgins, Warlsboro; SAWYER
Fits, West Townshend; c. H. Pierce Jamaica and by
Druggists generally. oe-ly
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05
Republican State Convention.

State Convention Of the Republican voters of Yer
mont will be held at Montpelier, on Tuesday, the
Twenty-Ninth day of June next, for the purpose Of
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.. L. CH1TTENDEN,
NJ. CARTER HALL,
CHARLES CUMMINGS, State
+. Y. WOODBRIDGE,
j. d. HATCH. Committee.
ELISHA WHITE,
ALEXANDER RIDDLE,
NAV nth, 1868.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

The General at once gave him an order to ie-
move all his property from the place, and the
priest prudently waited tilrthe Colonel and the
major part of his officers and men we're absent
on the reconnaissance. He then presented his
order, and was led about by the officers of the
day to recognize his property. The poor priest
was accompanied by some servitors of his order.
With their assistance he opened the pedestal of
an untouched idol, and 10 ! a bar of solid gold
and several bars of silver were exposed to the
view of the astonshed soldiery. Proceeding to
another image, he distracted some stones of
great magnitude and price. Then he borrowed
ladder, and, mounting the roof, removed a
sheathing, and, behold magazine of richly
embroidered silks and costly furs, all which were
duly piled upon the shoulders of the poor breth-
rem. The guard were almost frantic, but the
order was imperative. The poor priest was a
true Chinaman. Having succeeded so far, he
pushed his rights to the utmost. Lying about
were some trophies and small matters which the
absent soldiers had gathered together in other
places and brought to these quarters These
also were put together. All was carried off
and when the accommodating party returned to
their quarters, they found them swept but not
garnished. Nothing was left but the hole in
the roof and the disemboweled joss.--Chinest
Correspondence Of tie London Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

A RARE BIRp-An Arctic Tern, and exceed
ingly rare bird in these ATTITUDES, was shot near
Nashs mills in this town, few days since. The
bird measured fourteen inches in length, with
spread of wings Of nearly three feet. 1t is a
sort of sea swallow living entirely in the air or
on the water, its feet being mere paddles, placed
far behind and of little use in land locomotion
-Greeyafeid Democrat.
The same psper says:
A gentlemen from this town, while fishing in
Stratton, VT, last week, discovered snow drifts
six feet deep.
Was this one of a party of gentlemen who
went to Stratton few days since, on fishing
excursion and camping out five days and nights
caught four fishes and shot one hedgehog
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

IT, The Vermont autograph and Ren,a,Ier
of May 81 has been received From the tone
of one article therein we should judge our con-
temporary was getting crusty but the conclu-
sion of the following article is SO sensible that
we give the whole:
OPENING OF THE STATE CAMPAIGN
The Republican State Committee have set the
ball in motion for the opening of the campaign
for our next State election, by issuing call for
state convention, to be held at Montpelier, in
June. In anticipation of the action of which
body some discussion is being had inpapers and
political circles in regard to the most eligible
candidate for Governor &C., it being understood
the nominees on the State ticket are to be
changed. On this head have no very partc-
ular preference to suggest, further than to say
there is one name which might be presented,
which had much rather would not be, and that
is he who now occupies the second post in the
State. should admonish our forthcoming con-
ventionists, if they wish a united support and
sure election for Republican ticket, to select
some more acceptable man than James NJ Slade
AS for my part should not give him my vote.
word or two in regard to the soundness and
integrity as Republicans, of those who should
compose the State tieket. We ought to insist ON
their being decided opponents of slavery ex-
tension making that the leading point. Iwant
no man whose old line wing or know nothing
proclvities will stick out above to overshade the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

"LAsT SANDS OF LIFE" RUN ouT.-Those
who have for a long tune svindled people in all
parts of the country, by promising to send cures
for all diseases, and means whereby large for
tunes were to be made, for very small consider
atoms, have met with very serious obstruction
to their business by consent of the Postmas
ter-General, at the request of Mayor Tiemann.
Postmaster Fowler took charge Of all such cor
respondence as came to the Post office on Fri
day. There We're about 700 letters in the office
addressed to Drs. Wallace, Morton, James
(whose sands of life have been so long running
out,) Monet, lie Brun, Duplon, Tracy, DE la
Forme, and Prof. James I. Horn These were
assumed names, and the parties using them deal
in general quackery. Mr.. Fowler has received
instructions to forward to the Dead Letter Office
all letters reaching the New York Post Office
addressed to parties here in answer to adver-
tisements which, upon their face, are of swim
ding character. The letters will be opened at
Washington, and such sums of money as they
be found to contain will be forwarded to the adj
dress of the writers thereof, with the following
circular:
MAYoR's OFFICE, New York, -, 1853.
SIR;-lnclosed please find the sum YOU re-
mltted to - who have been arrested in
this city. BE on your guard against Gift En-
terprises, Lotteries, and other bogus schemes.
as they are intended anly to defraud the unwa.
ry' DANIEL +. TIEMANN, Mayor.
Persons throughout the country should be on
their guard against all these swindling concerns,
under whatever names they may appear.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

Everybody has read in the newspapers the
advertisement of "a retired Physician whose
sands of life are about run out" Humbug is a
capital thing for "raising the wind" as about
two-thirds of mankind are born to be humbug-
ged. Read the following:
The New York Leader publishes an article
entitled 'The Retired Physician His Adven-
tures--Iiis Aliases-His Swindles-His Prof
its from which it appears that this notorious
"Dr ii. James, whose sands of life have nearly
run out" is young journeyman printer by the
name of Oliver p Brown, and that he assumes
some five or six different aliases, for the pur-
pose Of palming off as many different humbugs.
He is said to have accumulated fortune of from
$4,000 to 100000 in less than three wears.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

The Moses Taylor steamer, which arrived at
New York on Saturday morning, brings the
California mails of May T. with 1885 in
gold. The regular steamer of the 9th inst, the
Golden Gate, after leaving San Francisco broke
her center seaft when about forty-fve miles out,
and was obliged to return. Her mails and pas
sengers were transferred to the Sonora, which
left San Francisco on the afternoon of the 18th.
The reports of the gold discoveries at Frazer
River, in Washington Territory, were produc-
ing great excitement at San Francisco, and ma
ny persons were preparing to try their fortune
in that quarter. The California Legislature adj
journed on the 9th ult. Among the acts pass
ed at the late session was one prohibiting the
immigration of Chinese into the State after Dc
tober /.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

The b. p. ArgS says it makes his blood boil
to think of the outrages committed by the Brit
ish on the American Flagn the Gulf. As the Ar-
gus has lately been blcst with bouncing pair
of twins, which we suppose allegorically repre-
sent the two wings of the dcmocracy-Lecomp-
ton and Anti-Lecompton-he should be very
cautious and not let his blood get much above
the boiling point during the approaching hot
weather. Such violent ebullitions are danger
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05
New Hampshire.

The Legislature of this State convened at
Concord on Wednesday, and both branches
thereof were organized by the election of Re-
publican officers. In the Senate Austin f. Pike,
was elected President. In the House, Napoleon
b. Bryant was elected Speaker by 1914 votes to
1l2 for Walter Hartman, democrat. Henry
o. Kent of Lancaster, was chosen Clerk, and
Edward Sawyer, assistant Clerk.
There seems to be considerable feeling mani
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

A COMPROMISE WoMASi---The Richmond
South says -
nrnvnae In record tbo revealing fact 40, ,,,,;.
woman in Mecklenburg county, Virginia, be-
came the mother, few days since, of four chill
dren, two of whom were of her own color, and
the other two black"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

SPARE TIE BIRDs.-The Bennington Banner
says We understand that d general destruc-
ton is being made upon birds, and especially
robins. by certain individuals in this communi-
". Why any one should wish to destroy these
harmless but useful animals we are at a loss to
see. We have none too many birds in this coun-
try, and to kill them, at this season of the year
especially, is doubly cruel. We sec by looking
to the laws of our State that there is Statute
which provides for their protection, and as we
learn that certain individuals intend to enter
complaints against those engaged in destroying
birds, wepublish the law for the benefit of those
interested.
II is hereby enacted By he General assembly IF Nc
State Of Vermont, as f0li0rs:
Sec. /. II any person shall shoot, or in any other
manner wound kill, destroy entrap, ensnare, other
wise capture, upon lands not owned or occupied by
himself any Of the following birds, to wit the robin,
bue-bird, yeow-brd cherry or cedar-bird, ca;-bird,
king bird sparrow, lark, bobonk, thrush, chckade,
pewcc, wren, warbler, wOodpccker, martin, swallow,
nght-hawk, whippoorw, ground-brd linnet, plover,
alter phGbe, creeper, bunting and hummng-bird or
shall destroy tile nest eggs Of any of said birds, he
shall forfeit and paw for each offence, the sum of one
dollar, 10 he sued for and recovered IN action Of
debt, by any person who will sue for the same with
costs.
Sec g The name Of each bird, herein before de-
scrbed in this act shall betaken to mean all the birds
Of the particular species 20 which it belongs.
Sec 3. No action shall be sustained against any
person who 10y accident shall violate the provision Of
this act.
Sec A. This act shall take effect from its passage
Approved November I, 1851
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

FIRE IN WINDSoR.-On Saturday evening
last, an old out-building upon the grounds con-
nected with the L. S. Court House now in pro-
cess of erection here, was burnt, with valuable
materials prepared for that structure. The
building itself was of little value. The whole
loss, we understand, will not exceed $1,000
This includes finished joiner work and carpen-
ter's tools destroyed, and damage to iron, chief
ly galvanized roofing iron. The wood and the
iron work was taken on contract by different
parties-the former by Mr.. Hawkins Of Leba-
non, n. H.. and the latter by Hittenger, Cook
x Co.. of Charestown, Mass
The origin of the fire has not been ascertain
ed. No fire had been used in the building, nor
was anything stored there that could originate
it. 1t stood on the brow of hill. with a large
space beneath the floor open to the east. The
fire was first seen in this open space, and sup
posed for moment to be lantern. The in
ference is, that the fire was set here, either by
accident or design. This was few minutes be-
fore o'clock. The whole building was soon
in flames. The calm of the evening was soper-
feet that the citizens could look on, with little
fear for the valuable buildings near by.-Chron-
icie.
The United States Circuit and District Courts,
which rsssntIy convened at Windsor, adjourned
- tho 9th ~f II n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

Custom TAILoRING.--4J. w. Smith & Co.
corner of Elm street and Dock Square, Boston,
every description of gentleman's garments, from
the best materials, and at the very lowest prices.
Call and see them when you go to Boston See
advertisement in another column.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

Alexis s. Martin, Frenchman, has little
window over hole in his chest, through which
all the operations of the stomach are visible.
There are very few of our democratic editors,
who, by windows in their skulls, could exhibit
operations of the brain.-LouisriHe Jou,naL
Ii the editor of the Journal should open a
window about the regions of his stomach, he
might go around and exhibit himself as " liv-
ing view of pandemonium," for every one would
be curious to see the abode and operations of
condemned spirits.-Louisrlle Courier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05
e following Certificate ! ~

WALDoBoRo, Me, April !, 1857.
This may certify that wife was, for nearly eight years
afflicted with and obstinate Cough pain in the Side,
Breath slow Fever, Emacston, and all the symp
Of seated Consumption consulted five or six Ply
scan expended three hundred dollars in medi
aud advice, with benefit whatever All the physi
pronounced the incurdbte Consunpton After
this induced purchase bottle Of Buchan's Hunga-
Basam which had Immediate and very happy effect
and by using four five battles wife has far recovered
health she is able attend to her family duties and
believes be almost entirely free from danger Pre-
using this Basa wife for nearly three years
confined bed by disease Of the lungs consider the
Hungarian Basam truly wonderful aud yaluabe remedy.
Signed, CHRISTOPHER HORSEPOWER
Witness. HERNoS MYBo.
~ Sole Proprietor, DAVID f. BRADLEE, Watertown
Mass whom all orders should be addressed. Sold by
Druggists and dealers in medicine every in the United
States and British Provinces. 2l-25
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

"Mr. Smith, you said you once ofIiciatcd in
the pulpit,--did you mean by that that you
preachcd9" mo, sir; held the light for the
man who did preach" "Ah, the court under
stood you differently. They supposed that the
discourse came directly from you" "No, sir, I
only throwed little light on it."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

For the past Fifty years DIR o. RICIIARDSONs Err
RYWINE BITTERS have been allied effective and
valuable Spring and Summer medicine And while almost
every the thousands Of remedies that have been intro
duoed within that period has been Abandoned Dr. Richard
medicine has sustained with increased popularity
FOR Doctors Office No. 81 Hanover Street, and by
dealers in medicine everywhere.
For sale in Bra;tieboro by JOSEPH CLARK and l. n.
THORN 6m-l4
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

"WHERE ARE VIZ GoISG To ?'-Such is the ques-
ton propounded by the Argus in its last issue. Con
sideng the slippery places in which its feet are pac-
ed the query is exceedingly pertinent How far the
argus may go is uncertain; the direction is unmistak
able.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05
May Is. 1858
T.. X.

1sDiAs CREEK, Mo, July 81, 1851
Messrs. pFRRY DAVIS SoS dear sirs-1Iaving used
your PAS KILLER for two years. find It be the best med
for what ii is recommended for that have ever used
feel thankful for the benefit have received from it, have
been troubled with dyspepsia for ten years. and tried
b benefit But got 10 using your PAIN KILL
ER found relief and by the use Of It am entirely
Por chs and fever congestve chls the medicine
have ever used have used IL for great many different
complaints, and has yet failed ia giving immediate
relief CHAs. l.. GANGH.
Sold by all the nrincipal medicine deal.r.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

Snfcs-wrH HALL's Patent POWDER PRpoF LOCKS, the
that awarded separate medals the Worlds Pair
don, 1851 and the Worlds Fair New York. 1853 and
the only American Safes that awarded medals the
London Worlds Fair.
These safes form the perfect security agnst Fire and
Burglars u any safe offered the public and only be
had of the subscribers and their agents. who have hand
aud make to order all kinds VI Boiler and Chilled Iron Bank
Chests and Vaults, Vault Doors, and Money Boxes,
Chests for Brokers' Jewellers and Private Families for Plate
Diamonds AMI other valuabcs And also Patenees Cy
purchase) aud manufacturers OF
JONES PATENT FORMULATION BANK LOCK.
s. c. HERRING co,
No. Isl Broadway, Murray street, y. Y.
2m-22 Opposite the City Hall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

Samuel Spencer, formerly prominent citizen
of Hinsdale, n. H., was killed by the ALBANY
freight train while walking on the railroad at
Springfield, Mass, on Monday morning. The
old gentleman had lost his property, and was
little deranged.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

FIRE,--The dwelling house, barn and shed, of JON
ahan Babcock, of Stratton were consumed by fire on
Saturday afternoon, May 20. The fire originated in
the barn, and its cause is not known although atrib-
nted to spark from the chimney. The larger part
of the furniture, clothing and provisions were saved
the loss these being but about $50 There was an
insurance of $3.50 in the Farmers Mutusl of Montpe-
lier.-Args.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-05

A CRAFTY PRIEsT-Some days since a poor
priest presented himself at head quarters, at
Canton IN abject garb and squalid plight, and
told plteous tale to the General, how his little
personal property and his only change of raj
occupied by Colonel Hooker and his battalion.