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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04

EsrKY & GREENS MrLopEoNs.--It is pleasant In
looking exchanges to find favorable mention
made Of the attractions business and manufactures of
Bmttleboro. 1t is pardonable vanity that leads eve
ry to think her crow the blacklist, and the
praises of the darling baby rs sweet incense to
young mothers heart. With feeling some what akin
to these confess to pleasure in knowing that 9TH
ers appreciate what is dear to us-the good name
and fair fame of village aud the reputation of all
that represents it abroad For few years past the
Mclodcons manufactured here have carried with them
the Of the village and inside it familiar to thou
sands in all parts Of the country Very frequently
we meet in our exchanges paragraphs like the follow
ing which we clip from the American Rereile, pub
lshed Mt Seneca Falls ~ Y:
"hmprored Helodeons-Wc were on Tuesday shown
one Of EsTEY & GREENS Improved Melodeons, with
the Harmonic Attachment, and were very much
pleased with it. The Harmonic attachment Is a sim
pie cortrvance, by which the volume Of sound is
doubled, ut will, upon each note The action Of the
hnger in striking note, produces the full sound Of
tile octave, above, hence in playing any number Of
keys, the performer increase the power of the in
strument two-fOld The Harmonic can be in use or
shut OH as may be desired being operated upon By
stop similar to n church organ. The instrument We
examined contained four stops aside from the Iar-
NOME, by which the quality and power of tone could
he varied nj pleasure beside fine bass dnmpcr, n lie
cided Improvement on the ordinary Meodeon. The
instrument is beautifully toned-unusuallv 80 for "A
reed instrumen-and ms paror or church Meodeou
we think is not exceed or equacd by any other we
have ever The internal works are so adjusted
tnt II Is simp.e process to got at then, in case it
should he necessary EsrxY & GREEN, NJ Bruttlc-
buro, VT, are the manufacturers, and are Informed
that the demand for the perfect Meodeon is such that
they can with difficulty supply all orders. Their gen
temnly agent. MIR +. Is. GREEN. is now in this part
Of the State receiving orders for these Meodeons and
1t viii be II good opportunity for those who propose
purchasing such M instrument to give this exam
nation"
Me''rs EsrEY & GREEN arc among the live of
Bratileb"ro. They emplo, about 80 hands in the
manufacture Of their Perfect Mclodeons" and vet
are not able to fill their orders Their sales during
the month Of May just ended amounted to Sc 1925,
at which rate they would nearly reach $4,000 per
annum. The beauty accuracy, and perfection OF
their instruments such that they have driven NEST
of the others out of the market wherever they have
been introduced.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04

of Hadlcy, is to deliver Che address AS an
interesting feature of the celebration, 1t is pro-
posed by the Committee of Arrangements to
have some descendant of Rev. Mr.. John Rus
Sell, the first minister Of Hedley, present on the
occasion, and take part In the ceremonies. The
Rev. Mr.. John Russell was the person who Sc
GREETED the Regicide Judges, COTE and Wholey,
who condemned Charles l. Mr.. Erastus Hop
kns will act as President Of the day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

Il
Il appointed Commissioners hear examine and adjust
all claims Of all persons against the Estate Of EBENEZER
GALE, late Of windham decesed and all all claims e.
hbited la Offset hcrcto and six months from the 4h day
May last is allowed for that purpose, will attend the
business Of appointment the late dwelling house Of
the deceased in windham, the first Mondays Of sepn-
Der aud October next, from O'Clock r. NJ.
p. NJ each Of said days.
THEODORE C. RAND
STEPHEN BUTTON, Commissioners.
Wndham June lat, 1857. + 3w-22
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04

n7-Nodces Of religious temperance aud social meet
ings be he'll IN ibis County, ndoJitudry notices. beyond
The usual onaounc cment ,cH be charged four cents per
line for each insertion But no notice cU be inserted
for less than 20 cents
GJ7AU communications must be accompanied 6y a re-
sponsible name to secure n,Hce.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04

road and steamboat, and is in all respects good
place for the assembling of a convention, The
place where nomination may be made is after
all not a very important matter, but as there is
always some choice to be exercised, we must
repeat our preference for Wheeling. A Re
publican Convention on the soil Of a Slave State
will be good indication of the steady progress
Of Anti-Savery sentiment Southwark.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04

FIRE IN SrmNGrIELp-We learn that n fire oc-
Cured in Springfield, on Tuesday evening which de-
stroyed cabinet shop owned by Daniel Saunders, n
machine shop and dwelling house owned by Parks 4
Wooson, and the boarding house Of Fullerton Mar
tin, connected with the cotton factory. Parks &
wooson's loss is from $4,000 to $4,000, partly in
sured The whole loss is about $4,000. The fire is
supposed to have originated from friction Of tho ma
chincry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04
AUCTION SALE OF CApRIAcEs.

W'lLL BE SOLD AT THE BRATTLEr-
w boro House, on SATURDAY,, THE nth INST
at one O'Clock p. 81,
1.-TWO horse ~ hand Carriages;
Top Duggys; Lumber wsgoni new Pioughsi
new Cultiyators;
Lot Of Carpenter Tools-new;
Ladies' Saddles; Mans do;
Single and double Harness.
Whnleirees, Wagon Pole, &C., &c.
cHAs. CHAPLIN, Auctloueer.
Brattleboro, June %, 1s50-t2w-22
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04

HINTS TOWARD PHYSICAL PERFECTION, OR TIFF
PnILosorHY OF HUMAN BEAUTY; showing how tc
Acquire and Retain bodily symmetry, Health and
Vigor; secure Long Life; and avoid the lnfrmtics
and Dcfurmtics OF age. BY ID. II. Jaqucs. New
York; Fowler and Wells, publishers, 3Os Broadway
Price Sl0J.
This Is work which, if VIC mistake not, Is destined
to command almost universal attention, and awaken
everywhere deeper interest IN the physical improve
mcnt Of the than has vet been manifested us il
shows how certain and easy this improvement may
be made by the use Of the perfectly legitimate means
therein pointed out Its revelations Of the laws oil
human confguration, OH which symmetry and beauty
depend, not less interesting and important than
they are novel and surprising; showing, rs they do
that the form and features of evon the mature man OF
woman land much more those Of the child) may be
modified Mt will, and to almost unlimited extent
that We have the power to change, gradually but sure
ly the shape and Arrangement Of bone, filter. and
fluid, thus growing, day by day, beautiful OF
more ugly according to the direction gven to the vi
tai forces.
1t will be found deeply interesting to both sexes
(but especially to women) and to all ages; AMI We
earnestly command it to NIL for whom health strength
nml beauty have any attract ons; to parents, a
to the guide g performance Of their all-imporani
functions and duties 20 teachers who may learn from
II how to develop the minis and bodies Of their pil-
P.n anonymously "se!hcli 10 Young women, VINO
VIII not look in vain ia It's pages for the secrets Of that
womhniy beauty and personal atirac,ivcness which
they very properly desire to possess AMI To Young
men. who will find II manual of rules Tor the dcvel-
opment of those high qualities Of physical vgor and
manlnic's which will command the admiration OF
their avn no less than the love Of the other H.
Illustrated with twenty plate, and large number OF
cuts, executed IN the highest style of art
We clip the above from carl,ui ge paper NJ IL
speaks our opinion Of tho book We know Of no pub
fishing house from which cmaiiaics bonks Of more
practical good sense than That Of Mcs>rs Fowler and
Wells. Their publications. deserve place Ia every
family lbrnry Throughout the length AID breadth d
the land.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04

private letter from Rome, dated April 26,
says that "our countrymcn and other strangers
sojourning temporarily in Rome, have become
very much excited and alarmed by the news Of
the war, and are scampering away as fast as they
can. The Grinnells went on April %; Mr. Har-
ry Stone on the 26th; and ex-President Pierce
cut and ran on the second day of Holy Week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04
State OF VERMONT, MARLBORO. s.

VI 'f1It-uO-NI MARLBOKO, 3. ..
~ The Hon. Probate Court for said Distriet
To all whom 1t may concern,-GRgEriSG;
You are hereby notified that WELLS p ALIIs Guardian
u ~ MILLS - ALlIs, MARY A. ALLIe, MARTHA T.
ALLlS and HENRY W. ALLIS, minors has made applica
on in writing to this Court for license sell interest in
INA. part OF the Real Estate Of ELIJAH B0wkER late Of
N hover, by ABIGAIL HARRIS, widow Of the said ELL
JAIL on The ground that such sale will be to his
SAID wards and that this Court will decide upon said app
cation at the session thereof to be held Once
~ braeboro In said District the last Thursday June
a, " 1899, when and where you may be heard in the
premises, II you at. " -"
~ Y. HoLBROoK, Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04

The NORTH ADAMS TRAGEDY.-Of the fatal
blunder in which the life and reputation of a
young lady were sacrificed at this place, and in
which it is difficult to say whether crime, folly
or stupidity on the part of all concerned most
predom'nated, the BERKSHIRE Courier says:l
1.-THE whole community is touched with pity
for poor Matte Butler. She was young, aus
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04
CTATE OF VERMONT, MARLBORO. S. S

~ The Probate Court for said District:
To all persons Interested In the Estate Of ISAAC n
KNAPP, late Of Dummerston, deceased, GresfinQs
You hereby notified that this Court will decide upon
the allowance Of the account Of MARIA H. KNAPP, Ad
mnistratx upon said ksate and decree Distributed thereof
among the persons entitled thereto the session thereof to
De held at the Probate Office In Bratbor said District
on the last Thursday Of June A. D. 1852 when and where
you may be heard in the premises, II you fit.
~ " lIOLBRoOK, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04

MowINo MAcHIsEs.--Thosc who design to supply
themselves with these laborsaving implements Of hus
bandry will find an assortment of the best machines
in use advertised in our columns. AZ the hay
ing season is approaching farmers will find it for their
interest to examine them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04

VILLAGE MEETISG.-Our village readers will OBJ
serve the warrant for village meeting next week to
decide upon the matter Of lighting the streets with
gas. 1t seems to US that three four lights on Main
street would be of advantage to all who have business
OH this street evenings, and to travellers One near
the bridge, another at the of Main and Elliot
streets, third at the of Main and High
streets, and fourth could be advantageously located
near where tho statue stands.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04
MARRIAGES..

In Jacksonville, May rs, by Rev. J. Clifford Mr. IRA
LARABEE OF Halifax, and Miss MARY A. jerks Of MARI
boro.
In Dummerston, May q, by Rev. D. v. Foster, Mr. GEO
a, ARMS OF Greenfield, Ms. and Mrs. FRANCES W.
cilLns, daugh'cr Of J. stearns ESQ, Of Duamers,on.
Westminster and SARAH :. BooTH Of Newport, N. II.
II Winchester, n H., May 10, by Rev o. Perkins, T. D.
WHITNEY ind H. G. CARTER both OF Ritzwilam, n. IL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04
DEATHS.

In Columbus, Illinois, May ID THOMAS s. 0REENLEAF,
formerly Of this town, aged Ia
In liinsdae, N H. May 2bth, Of congestion the BRAIN
LEONARD KNAPP aged a. years lie fell asleep IN Jesus
~ awake in Immortality the morn Prntera
In bennington, please copy.
In wnchester,-N. H., May %, NJ MARIA, wife Of Dr. L.
Proctor Pierce, aged 20.
In West Dummcrston, May 9Th, JOHN r. SALISBURY.
only son OF benjamin and Eliza Salisbury aged 10 years
months. ''''
Why should our tears In sorrow 1oW
r..t When 1od recalls his own,
Aud bids them leave a world OF woe
ra. For an immortal CROWN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04

NEw BooKs.-wc have received from the publish
crs, through W. FELTON,, number of new books which
have escaped particular notice by of absence
They may DO found ut Fcltons who has large as
sortment of new and interesting publications.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04

Postmasters will find it for their interest to
be present at the Democratic State Convention
at Burlington on the 18th inst. Sometimes in
case of neglect, head tumbles ALPHABETICALLY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04

Considering the various forms In which this disease deve
opes ITSELF II may well be called hydra headed" In its
train follow Indioesion, Pain IN nfomach Heart Buyn
Water Brasil Cosfiren,ss, Piles leidy Oppression A.
ter Eating Jaundice, Fafniencv, Torpor of he Liver
DARKNESS. Debility Female Complaints, &c. Some Of the
nrs men In ou have given their written certificates
relative to the Effected in their persons by the
ragsArgD Drrr.ns while testimonials from other
editorial onions and voluntary persons who
their In print, perfectly
wheiming
Read following from highly respectable Clergyman,
EAST TAuSroS, Mass, Feb. Q, 1858.
To the Edtor Of the Portland Mirror,-Sir,-
OxYeENATRD DIrrRhs.-for than twenty-five years
have been sufferer from the dyspepsia Besides trying the
patience Of my family physicians in the almost useless trial
Of their various prescriptions have tried great variety Of
patent medicines with similar result. Through the kind
Of my physician received last March, half dozen
bottles Of the OxYGENATED BITTERS. began use
them without any hope deriving help from them Being
determined give them fair trial. continued their
but without any perccptble benefit til June.
Since then have gradually improved In health I'LL am
entirely ncdty 81 the stomach som the
scuent atuCcy AMI the awful and almost distracng sick
headache which often for days together has wholly untitled
for study and for all other ministerial duties, and render
ed lie burden. feel that II, expression Of
gratitude Messrs fowe Co., and also duty the
public recommend their 0xygenated Btters veSing
and cruel u all Diseases IN which poor human flesh Is heir,
the dyspepsia Having suffered long, and tried many
different remedies with good result can recommend the
Oxygenated Ders with confidence few others II any
Of the readers Of the Mirror suffering, beg them
JAMES r.. CUSHING.
None genuine unless signed IL. BUTTS the outer
wrapper
Prepared by SETH w. PowLg & CO. Bo,roS and for
DrSELEE West Brdffieboroj r. BRcHARD, DgtnneTston
BAKER HEwrrr, Putneyj N. WILCOX, ". Wesbninsfer
o. l.. SHERMAN, WianstiHe W. Y. How, Dorer J. q.
HIGGINS, Wardsboro, and by dealers everywhere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04

'BI-CENTENNIAL CELEBRArIoN OF THE Town
OF HADLEY.-On the 9Th of June, the inhabi-
tants OF the town of Hadley, Mass, have a BIZ
centennial celebration OF the settlement Of that
town, including in its original limits the towns
o. South Hadiey: Granny, Hatfield and Am-
herst' hev- Prof +. ID. Huntington, a native
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04
STATE OF VERMONT, MARLBORO, S. S

y Ths PTobale Court for said disfricfi
To all persons Interested In Estate LYDIA CARPES
TER, late Of Brattleboro, deceased, Greeting.
Whereas TIMOTHY ADKINS has presented to this Court
an Instrument purporting be the VIII Of said de-
ceased, for probae;you hereby notified that this Court
viii decide upon the probate Of said Instrument the
sion thereof to be held the Probate Once in Bratebor
said District the last Thursday Of june A. d. 1880 when
and where appear and the same you see
ht' 1921 r. HoLBRo0K, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04
sPECIAI NOTICES.

Salt Rheum Cured or Money Refunded.
No Humbug. Gall for the wAUBEGAN REMEDY price
rs cents per box, at l. N. THORN, JOSEPH CLARK,
TYLER THOMPSON Bra,eboro and at Druggists every
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04
NOTICE.

INHE INHABITANTS OF THE VILLAGE
Of hratteboro legally qualified vote in town meetings
e nslsoy noned 10 meet at the Town Hall In ,aid Village
upon the following articles, to Wit,
article lst To see said Village will authorize their Bail
nus To contract and for expense Of said Village
knuhs ana furnishing supply gas necessary light
eerao number Of Street Lamps provided such Lamps and
tue needed fixtures furnished purpose by the c
Iens, without expense to said Village further than furnishing
'he supply OF gas for their proper consumption.
Article End To transact any other business which may
legally come before raid meeting
Per order Of the Dailias.
r. b. ARMS Clerk.
Brattleboro, May 3Oth, 1850 pa
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04
PAINTING,

GEO. HARRINGTON,
Opposite the Meodson Factory. BRArrLLRoao, W.
A LII KINDS OF ORNAMENTAL PAINT
"A ing and Sign work House Painting Granting Glazing
reasonable prces.-[2l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-06-04

A down east paper says that girls are so hard
up for husbands in some parts of Pennsylvania,
that they sometimes take up with ld,cyers.
Don't believe they would do it.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-06-08
New York Market.

NEW YORK, June 7--P. NJ
Flour opened better but closed heavy {;
sales of 1900 bbls AT 6 4j(16 G5, June in
spection superfine State; 6 s5@7 10 for
extra State 30GGG Go for superine
Western soar 20 for common to good
extra do; 2O97 80 for extra round
hoop Ohio, market closing quiet. Wheat
heavy sales ut 90 for Milwaukee club !;
20 for white Western l so for choice
Western, which is an outside price; | IS
for ditto red Southern; l % for choice
white Southern. Rye quiet; sales at
9SGGl 90. Barley quie.; sales 5000 bush
barley malt ut 50. Corn very firm /;
sales $4,000 bush at 90694 for inferior to
prime yellow; mixed Western nominal at
9IG92. Whisky unchanged sales at %,
closing very firm. Pork firm, but the mar
ket is quiet Sales of 1850 bbls at IL 90
for new mess; 10 5O@l5 co for prime !;
Beef steady; OO67 30 for prime; . 90
. - for mess Il OOCGl5 90 for repacked.
Beef hams dull at l4@l7. Bacon dull (;
hams lOI Cut meats duh ut 767s for
shoulders; SIG9I for hams. Lard firm I;
sales OF G0OO bbls Mt lls6l2l. Butter
steady at ls92O for new State. Cheese
quiet ut 5(G9.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-06-08
New YORK, June 7-P

Joseph Fowler, formerly merchant OF
this city, and acting British Consul, after
the absence of Mr.. Barclay, and until Mr..
Archibald was appointed, died to-day. He
was formerly connected with John Jacob
Astor in the fur trade in the Northwest,
and WAS the first white man who passed
over The Rocky Mountains 10 the Pacific,
10y the passage known as Fremonts Route.
The difficulty among the seamcn, on
board the Russian ship General Admiral,
bcc.tme 81 threatening last night, that the
police was invited, and upwards Ut. sixty OF
the refractory sailors were pnt in irons.
Dispatches Jron Charleston state that the
banks there had agreed To carry 100000 of
the bills of Frazer & Fredholn, and protect
the cotton in Liverpool until the first of
November. y cotton failure took place IN
thls city, bnt the amount is not large.
\ man named Cole has been arrested at
Montague, Sussex County, n. j., on
charge of having poisoned his wife to death,
during her confinement in childhed. Facts
t,anspired showing that Cole and the faIni
~ MUSICIAN, DIR. Wictnan, had conspired
together to commit this terrible crime, an
Insurance of $4,000 having first been OBJ
tanned on the life OF Mrs Cole. Cole is III
custody; DIR. WickLam managed 10 es-
cape.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-06-08

CRY CoUXcIL-At the special meeting
OF the City Council on Friday evening, lit
tie was done. An ordinance was passed
relative to the improvement of streets and
alleys, and an order passed TO improve
Main street between First street and the
canal, with good, substantial boulders, laid
in bed of bank gravel twelve inches in
thickness; the expense OF said improvement
10 be assessed against the property holders,
rs provided for in the ordinance just adopt
cd. At the session on Monday night, ThOs.
McAvoy was allowed SIS, as part of his
sal.ry rs City Assessor. The special order
OF the evening was the proposed change in
meetings of the Council from Monday to
Saturday evenings. The change was unan-
imously adopted.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-06-08

TINS ARKANSAS FItEE NEGRO BILL. The
Little Rock Gazette referring 10 the bill
passed 10y the Legislature 10 expel free ne
groes from the State, says: They have unit!
January, 1860, TO dispose OF their property
aud make other arrangements for leaving.
Ii they 40 not go then, il is made the duty
of the Sheriff 10 seize them aud hire them
out TO the highest bidder for one year, CIV
ing them the net proceeds of their labor 10
enable them to leave the State. The bill
provides that such fee negroes as desire to
remain, may choose masters-the county
court having them APPRAISED, aud the mas
ter or mistress they have chosen paving hail
their value into the common school fund OF
the county.