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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19

OFFICIAL CoRRrPrIoN.-Fraud and pecua-
ton among public officers rank with the CRYING
evils Of the day, both at home and abroad. The
celebrated and Rev. DIR. Ryerson Canadian >u-
pcrin,cndcnt of public instruction. is charged
with being dciaulter to the amount of $1,000.
AND the TORONTO GioGc says. "The revelations
oI Hduu ana corruption undoa the present ..,-
twc appear to be endless and to involve men
hitherto supposed TO be far beyond the breath
OF suspicion. The public departments appear
to be sinks of corruption" The Secretary of
State of Tennessee, who is also Commissioner
of the Turnpike Fund, has been detected in de-
ialcationS to the amount of $50 900. and Thomas
i. MoShy, clerk in the comptroller's office in
the same State. has purlomed bonds deposited
by the free banks as security for their circula-
ton, TO the extent Of about Sl4OO0O. Sl3OOOO
of which belonged to the Exchange Bank. The
funds thus obtained by Mosby he spent in gamb
ling. He was greatly but foolishly trusted on
account ofhis supposed integrity and experience.
1t is time that some of these rascals were made
an example of. Public sentiment and the courts
are too lenient towards them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19

KEEP YOUR EYE oN YoUR NE1GHBoRs.-
Take care of them. Don't let them stir without
watching They may do something wrong if
you do. To be sure, you never knew them to
do anything very bad. but it may be on your
account they have not Perhaps if it had not
been for your kind care they might have dis
graccd themselves and their families long time
ago. Therefore, don't relax any effort to keep
them where they ought to be never mind your
business, that will take care of itself There is
a man passing along-he is looking over the
tcnce-be suspicious of him, perhaps he con-
templates stealing something one of these dark
nights; there's no knowing what fancies he may
have got into his head. If YOU see any symp-
toms Of one passing out of the path of duty, tell
every one else that YOU can see, and be particu-
lar to see great many. 1t is a good way to
circulate such things and though it NAV not
benefit yourself. any one else, particularly, it
will be something important about some one
else. DO keep something going-silence is a
dreadful thing though 1t is said there was ST.
lence i'll Heaven for the space of half an hour,
don't let any such thing occur ON earth. it would
be too much like Heaven for the inhabitants of
this mundane sphere If, after all your watch
ful care, YOU can't see anything out of the way
in any one. you may be sure it is not because
they have not done anything bad perhaps in
an unguardcd moment, YOU may have lost sight
of them-throw out hints. that they are no bet
ter than they should be, that YOU should not
wonder II people found what they were, af-
ter while, and then they may not carry their
heads so high. Keep it agoing and somebody
will take the hint and begin to help you after a
while, then there will be music. and everything
Will work to charm.-ErchaHge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19

GossIPING.-lf you wish to cultivate a gos-
isping meddling, censorous spirit in your child
ren. be sure, when they come home from church,
a visit, or any other place where you do not ac-
company them, to question them concerning
what everybody said and did and if you find
anything in this to censure, always do it in their
hearing. You may rest assured, if YOU pursue
course of this kind, they will not return to you
unladen with intelligence; and rather than it
should be ninteresting they will by degrees
learn to embeish, in such a manner as shall
not fail to call forth remarks and expressions
nom you. You Will, by this course, render the
spirit OF curiosity, which is so early visible in
children, and which, if rightly directed, may be
the instrument of enrching and enlarging their
minds-a vehicle of mischief which will serve
only to narrow them
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19

The IoorHACnE.-" My dear friend" said
II, can cure your toothache in ten min
utes"
How? lIow?" inquired. do it in pity"
" Instantly" said he. Have you any alum -
"lcs."
Bring it, with some common salt
They were produced. My friend pulycrized
them, and mixed them in equal quantities, then
wet small piece of cotton, causing the mixed
powder to adhere, and placed it in my hollow
tooth.
There" said he, :" if that does not cure YOU,
will forfeit my head. You may tell this to ev-
cry. one, and publish it every where The ra,ael, ).
is infalible"
1t was as he predicted. On the introduc-
ton of the mixed alum and salt, l experienced
sensation of coldness, which gradually sub
sided, and with it the alum and salt 1t cured
the torments of the oothache-Erchange
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19

\ BAD EXAMrLE.-The Keystone Club, of
Kansas have presented Mr.. Grow, NJ c. from
Pennsylvania, with a gold medal, inscribed
" First blow for freedom" referring to his late
affair with Mr. Keitt of s. C.. In like manner,
Preston ). Brooks received canes and pitchers
for his assault upon Senator Sumner Mr. Grow
doubtless did the best thing that could be done
under the circumstances, in knocking Keitt
down, but we hope he has too much self-respect
to accept medal for it. When muscle and
pluck in Congress come to be honored with pub
lie testimonials, its members will be Tom Hyers
and Bill Pooes, its legislation a series of brawls
and the Capitol pot-house. We hope Mr..
Grow will have the good taste to decline the
medal.--N. L. Eceatag Post.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19

\ novel horse-race occurred at San Francisco
recently. y jockey named Jack Powers bet
$1,000 that he could make $50 miles in eight
consecutive hours and won it, on Sunday, do
ing the distance in six hours and forty-iive min
uteS. lie used twenty -four horses Of the Mus
tang breed. The furthcst any one horse was
ridden at a time was four miles, and the least
distance one mile. lie ran at top speed the
whole distance. On taking new horse, he
would spring from the saddle, run few steps
to stretch his legs, and Immediately vault into
the saddle of the animal which awaited him.
About the l30th mile little "shenqpigan' was
perpetrated for the benefit of those behind the
curtain. Powers, up TO that time, had ridden
without difficulty, and sat in his saddle like a
monument. He now began to spit Jiood, and
was taken with sudden weakness in the abdo-
men, which seemed to communicate itself to the
legs. Doubters now beganto bet against Pow
crs, which was all that was desired, and consid-
cradle sums We're put up by those who consider
ed the game as over. The only blood vessel
which was ruptured was a small Sleeps blad-
der, which was filed with the sanguinary fluid.
Powers afterwards offered to bet $4,000 that he
could do the 100 miles in five hours, but nobody
accepted the challenge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19

~ Sam and Sambo, two hands on farm.
had a holiday, and started for some fun in the
woods They soon came TO bears cave, deep
among the rocks, and lighted only by one hole
above. They looked in and saw the young cubs
at the bottom of the cave, and the mother gone
1t was decided that Sambo should go in while
Sam kept guard without Sam was a little neg
ligent and the old bear had time to squeeze in
to the hole. Sam seized her by the tail and
held on like grim death, "What for YOU make
it so dark up dar, Sam ?" cried out Sambo
Golly, tide taHcomes iooSe, guess You'll know"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19

How TO RUIN \ SoN.--1. Let him have his
own way
. Allow him the free use of money
3. Suffer him to rove where he pleases on
the Sabbath.
/. Give him free access to wicked compan-
ions.
.. Call him to no account for his evenings
g Furnish him with no stated employment.
Pursue either Of these ways, and YOU will ex-
perience most marvellous deliverence, or YOU
will have to mourn over debased and ruined
child Thousands have realized the sad result,
and have gone mourning to the grave.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19
VOL. XIV.
P 0 L Y r Y.
wONIAN'S piETY.

When ut the feast in Bethany,
Faith strove with Wbclicvng cares,
One ri-cu from the dead wa. nilh,
Yet doubt still fingered with it, .ears
II was woman
nuhcd her saviour feet with tears.
And when the ragged cross hc bore
Along the road to Calvary,
Oppressed with sorrow lie no more
10 insult yielded reply;
1t was woman
Whom he answered with sigh
Beneath the durkling skies he died,
l'pliied to the Roman spear
Yet ludih's daughters stommci the tilc
OF scoru and To- the cross drew noar;
1t was woman
When apostles hcd last fingered there.
First at the tomb, when ChGi,t divine
Made known his triumph Ger the grave,
BY Alary'S lips" q Saviour miuc!"
lie then confirmed hi, power to save.
II was woman
Unto whom thi, knowledge first he gave.
The brow of Beauty may display
Rare lcwc,- IN her dindcm,
But one there i- ofpurc-i uty
Whose light trusccud- carh's chiclcst GEM.
WomW'- faith
In Him who loved and honorcl them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19

AN EXTENSIVE FARNIER.-Jacob Carroll of
Texas, is the largest farmer in the United States
He owns 25,000 acres of land His home plan
tation contains about 800 acres. Colonel Car
roll has on his immense ranges of pasture lands
about 1000 horses and mules, worth 500, 900 /;
1000 head of cattle, worth $4,000; 600 hogs,
worth $1,000 300 Spanish Mares worth Sl5,-
600; 80 iennies worth $1,000; 10 jacks, worth
S2j00. His annual income from the sale of
stock amounts to $4,000, and from the sale of
cotton to 100000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19

HE WEALTH or orr SrATESMEN.-Jeficr-
son died comparatively poor. Indeed, if Con-
greSs had not purchased his library and given
for it five time, its value he would with diff
Guilty have kept the wolf from his door.
Madison saved money and was compartiye-
ly rich. To add to his fortunes, however. or
rather to those Of his widow. Congress pulchas-
ed his manu'criptpapcrs and paid for them $50,
600
James Munroc, the fifth President Of the Uni
ted States, died SO poor that his remains'iound
a resting-placc through the charity of one OF the
citizens.
John Quincy Adams left some $4,000, the
result Of industry, prudence and inheritance.
He was man Of method and economy.
Marten Van Buren, is very rich. Through
out his political life he has studiously looked
ont for his own interest. Its not believed that
he ever spent thirty shllings in politics. His
party shook the bush, and he caught the bird.
True to the instincts of his nature, he believes
that charity is cheat.
Daniel Webster squandcred some millions in
his lifetime, the product Of his profession and
his political >pcculations. He died, leaving his
property to his children, and his debts to his
friends. The former sold for less than 900
the latter exceeded S2jO.OOO
Henry Clay left very handsome estate. 1t
probably exceeded SlOO,OOO. lie was mana
ger, and a scrupulously honest man.
James X. Polk left about fjO,0O0-SjO, 900
Of which he saved from his Presidency of four
years.
John Tyler is worth $4,000 Before he
reached the Presidency he was bankrupt. In
office, he husbanded his means, and then marri-
ed a rich wife.
Zachary 'Ipylor left S1j0,0Oo
Millard Fillmore is wealthy man. and keeps
his money in very strong and safe box. 1t
will never be wasted in speculation, or squan-
dcled in vice.
EX-President Pierce saved some $50, 900 from
his term Of service. But he had a way Of his
own.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19

lordship Lord Denman, who was the Judge that
tried the causel and the jury, who arc supposed
to know nothing about music, the meaning Of
what you call accent
Cooke" Accent in music is certain stress
laid upon particular note, in the same man
ncr as you would lay stress upon any given
word for the purpose oibeing better understood.
Thus if were to say, You are an oss," it
rests on asst but if were to say, Iou arc an
ass it rests on YOU, Sir James"
Reiterated shouts of laughter by the whole
court, in which the bench itself Joined, followed
this repartce. Silence having been at length
obtained, the judge, with much seeming gravity,
accosted the chop-iallcn counsel thus:
Lord dDenman--''Arcyou satisfied. SirJamcs?"
Sir James (wiIo. deep sed as he naturally was,
to use poor Jack Reeves own words, had be-
come scotif in more than namc,) in great huff,
said The witness may 20 down"
And 20 down he did, amidst renewed laugh
ter in which all joined, particularly the learned
brothers, except one, who didn't see any joke
in the mattos.-LoBdoa Leader.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19

Dobbs is a strong believer in guardian aogels.
If it were not for them, he asks, "what would
keep people from rolling out of bed when they
are asleepp"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19

Ieacher, (solemnlyD Can any boy name me
an animal of the order edentata-that is, front
toothless animal?
Bright boy, (cheerfully,) Yes, sir! can,-
My grandmas one!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19

"Father, low many days are there in 1858 9'
said young hopeful to his paternal ancestor
"Why, three hundred and sixty five, of course,
was the reply. "No there ain't forty of 'em
are Lent"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19

The man who was filed with emotion, hadn'
room for his dinner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19
ALEXANDER II. PIKE.

Manufacturer OF
Phillips Patent Lever Farm and City Gate
and Cloth Boa rds and Boxes for Packing,
And Dealer Lumber, Bills Of Timber Clap ards, Shingles,
&c. manufactured and furnished TO order.
100000 Feet of Cha pboards ON hand.
~ Address WEST WARDSBORO, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19

Dealers III all kliis ul
Marble. Granite. Slate. Soap-StOne. Ac..
First door south Joseph sons bookstore Mainst
BRATTLEBORO, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19
B e mis- s w Ar e.

Manufacturers of
WOODW 0RTH'S p LANING MACHl n ES,
Of superior style and workmanship various sizes aud prices
by the improved styles;
PIancrs iih TOugucr-& X Growers attached.
ALSO
WOOD TURNING LATIlES AND SAW ARBORS
II All orders promptly attended To
Three South the Bridge, Main-St Brateboro, Vt.
j. NJ BENIIS 1861 n II. WARE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19
BUTLER s. KNowLToN,

Attorney. aud CounseIIOr- ut LAW.
Otiue doors West Of the Bank. JAMAICA, VT.
J. + Il. l.. kNOwLToN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19
DANIEL KELLOGG
L TEY s. KAT HAN,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
Removed from saxton's River TO Bratteboro, VT
Ohice the SaYings Na
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19

=. s, JOY
,, Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeon,
Walnut street.
Brattleb0ro, Dec. ID, 1851.
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BILLIA RD ALL,

CUTLER'S BLOCk, 49,. ,OPPUSITE KENENE IIOUoE
BATTLE sCRO. VT.
wINANrs CELEBRATED SLATE WoOD BED TABLES, with
the NEW STYLE CUSHION. ~ Closed at 10 L VI
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u In any of the ab1vc, in other towns payments may
be ma when convenient the Postmastcrs thereof
the amount may he sent directly to this office
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-06-19
C. w. HORTON, M.

q. w. 6OkTON, IVA. u,
PLY SICIAN AND SU X G EON,
No. 3 BInkc's Building,
BRITTLEBORO' FT.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-29

The ABOLITION LovEJoY CONVENTION AT JOL-
IET-We have been credibly informed, sin
gular and astounding as it may appear. that
a resolution was introduced and discussed
in the late district Republican Convention
at Joliet recommending the doctrine of dbol-
ishing slavery IN The District Of Columbia,
Now what apology have you to offer for
not giving the public correct record of the
proceedings Of that Lovejoy convention 3
What excuse can you give for Withholding
this interesting item of political news from
your anxious and enquiring readers? What
on earth was the reason that yon did not
say something either about the offering, dis
cussion or disposition Of resolution in re-
lation to SO grave and serious q matter as
the abolition of slavery in the District Of
ColumbiaY Were you afraid to let the pub
lie know all about your proceedings?
Abolition Of slavery in the District Of Co.
lumbia! How does that sound in your ears
old line Wings, Republican Wings, Repub-
lican Democrats? Has it a soothing lula
by-like cadence, or does it CRATE harshly and
discordantly upon your poor distracted
tympana? How does that sound in con-
junction with such dialect strains as these:
Love joy renominated by reclamation"
"abolitionsss will not be prescribed !" cab
clifton of slavery in the District of Column
bia,' &c, DC. ? Verify, the pyramid is
rising. When do you expect to wake up
from Your slumbers and flee the destructive
shadow ?-Minois Statesman.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-29

THE CRors OF CENTRAL IowA.-Great fears
have been entertained that our usual crops
were likely to prove a failure to a great
extent. We have diligently questioned the
farmers of this county, as we have met them
in town and they all agree that there is
every promise of an an abundant harvst.-
Take courage, faint-hearted croakers. Work
plant reap. Again we advise an extern
sve cultivation of the sugar cane.-Dos
WoineS Journal.
The CEors.-A correspondent, writing
from his home near Browns ferry on Cedar
river, in this county, under date of "a tn inst,
says of the crops:
Il am one of the unfortunate $50 called)
farmers, and wish to say to the communi-
ty that the present prospect for wheat is
that the crop is almost a total failure.
have been harvesting seven days on three
different crops. We cut about half of each
crop and found little or no wheat 1t seems
to be good deal similar to the Irishman
pulling the canal boat-lf it wasn't for the
name of the thing We might as we'll quit
No estimate can be laid on any crop to
average, as all the fields have examined
are ditto. The prospect for rotten potatoes
is good this fall. CEDAR
--UtScdtine Journal.
CRors.-It is generally conceded that the
crops the present year with the exception
of grass, will be below an average. The
rains, heat and wind have separately and
unitedly done the mischief. Wheat in
North Iowa is reported to us as having more
or less rust, to be afflicted with scab and to
be badly blown down, and our exchanges
report similar complaints in most other
quarters. Spring wheat has suffered less
than winter.-N Ioua Times
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-29

ed our State Treasury to the scorn OF
all honest men.
"a drowning man will cstcn At .
straw" is an old saying and its entire
truth is exemplified by the manner
in which the Gazette seeks to defend
Grimes, Morris, Pattee, Sells, Moriarty
Il Co. In order to keep its head above
water it catches at the silence Of Mr..
Leflingwell upon a subject which did
not legitimately come within his pro-
vince.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-29
Mount Ida Female College.

>Hk Summer Session OF this Institution common
i ces on Monday, May Sd, 1855. The location OF
this Institution for general healthulnes purity Of
moral atmosphere, sublimity and beauty OF scene y
Is not eAceed, It Is thought, by that Of any similar
Institution in this nation The building is subst an
tiae brick edifce, situated on n beautiful eminence
Overlooking the "Fa,her Of " aters aud Twin Cit
iet OF the West" and Is being fitted up In the
moot approved style ofeastern Colleges. The Session
Rooms have been nicely pabered, and supplied with
the best styles OF Boston furniture disgonaly ar
ranged, and the three commodous arlors have been
neatly papered, painted carpeted and with
new ana elegant pianos Sc, for the accommodate
OF the musical and ornamental department. Two ad-
ditional Professors will be added TO the Faculty.
lady and gentleman, late Of Troy Female CNl-ge,
Y. The boarding department will accommodate at
present, between seventy five and hundred young
ladies', and will be under the supervision Of tie Pres
ident and his Lady; and pare nts may be assured
that no pains will be spared only promote the
Scholarship and standing, but the health and CON-
fort Of their daughters. This Institution being now
placed under auspices OF the Mount Ida College
Association, and Incorporated with the hghes COL
eeiate pnwers. full and formal Diplomas, comforting
appropriate Literary Degrees, viii be awarded to
those young ladies who complete the prescribed
course Of study. Expenses will be reduced to meet
the times Students will be received at any time du.
ring the nrst half Of the session
mayl.tf RBv II II TOOKR.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-29
Shameful.

We clip the following disgraceful
paragraph from the Dewitt Weekly
Czintmi.n, the republican organ OF
Clinton county.
We learn that the Slavocrats and
Niger Extcntionists of this Judicial
District nominated Hon. James Grant,
Of Davenport for District Judge
Grant is cminently fitted by nature and
disposition for Slave Driver, and
would, in our opinion, officiate better
over a gang Of unruly niggers on a
cotton Plantation, than disposing JUS
tice from the Judicial Bench"
This violent, uncalled for and scan
dalous attack, upon one Of the Oldest,
most respected and influential citizens
in the State-a man of commanding
abilities and sterling integrity-cannot
but meet with the disapprobation and
condemnation Of men Of all parties.
Assaults Of this character upon per-
sons standing SO high in the estima-
tion of men of all classes, as Judge
Grant, will invariably rccoil upon the
head of the accuscr. o. G.. Bates, in
in addition to his known restitution of
principle and honesty has betrayed a
sad lack of brains. lie has small
capital indeed, for young man to
start in the world upon.
1t will be remembered that the
C1tntonian was the first republican pa
per in the District which came out for
the Dillon-OConner ticket. Indeed
50 enthusiastic was it, that the ticket
was run up even without waiting for
the farce of a nomination by the pack
ed convention. John +. Dillon and
the Little Beer Mug, have abundant
cause to be proud Of their chief sup
porter in Clinton county.