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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

A BARON MUNCHAUsEN AT Pixies PEAK
About the tallest specimen of lying that has
lately come under our observation, we copy
from an exchange. 1t is as follows -
"Young gentlemen afflicted with the Pixies
Peak fever will be interested in the following
statement from reliable gentleman in the new
FL Dorado, of the manner of gathering gold in
the diggngs. A man takes frame work of
heavy timber, built like stone-boat, the bot
tom of which is composed of heavy iron rasps.
The frame work is hoisted up to the top of the
Peak, and man gets on and slides down the
side OF the mountain. AS he goes swiftly down,
the rasps on the bottom of the frame work
scrape of the gold in immense shavings, which
curl up on to the machine, and by the time the
man gets to the bottom, nearly ton of gold is
following him. This is the common manner of
gathering it."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

LOCAL HIsToRIEs.-It gives us pleasure to
note the increased attention that is given to the
collection and preservation of facts and Incl
dents connected with the early settlement and
progress of the several towns in this State
An indication Of this progress may be seen in
the passage of an act, at the last session Of the
Legislature, authorizing towns to make appro-
priatons for the preparation and publication of
their early histories. Under the provisions of
this act three competent mon were appointed
by this town to make collections Of material for
the History of Brattleboro. The town of Ben
nington appointed Gov. Hall as her historic
grapher Montpelier selected the Hon. Daniel
P. Thompson; and Coventry has her work
done by Rev. Pliny H. White. We presume
other towns have also made provision for SINH
lar works. Now is the time, before octogena-
rians of the present day, whose recollections ex
tend back to the very earliest settlements, shall
all have Departed to make the needful inquiries.
If all the towns in the State would enter upon
this work the best possible material for COM
plete history oil Nermont will be collected. We
suggest the propriety of placing five copies of
the history of every town in the State Library,
where they will be quite likely to be preserved.
Posterity will remember us with gratitude for
so doing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

LATER FROM EUROPE.-The steamer Nam
goroo and Persia arrived at New York, Wednes-
day, from Liverpool March 10Th, with ont
weeks later intelligence.
The news from England is not of much i'm
portance, but on the continent there are rumors
Of and preparations for war. The public funds
which are a good indication of public opinion
declined rapidly in Paris and Vienna, previous
to the sailing of the steamer.
The Moniteur contains decree appointing lG
generals and ii colonies. 1t was rumored tina,
the Lyons railway had been ordered to keep in
readiness for the transportation Of 5000 men
and that the squadron which left Toulon would
proceed to Agiers for the purpose of embarking
troops. Leave of absence to officers and soldiers
IN the French army was prohibited, and every
thing looked to readiness for movement and ac-
ton at any moment. There was talk of French
army Of observation near the Alps, to be read,
=. ~. $685. s''N! Ia r-siy' RI ~...re i -.
doned or mitigated the sentences OF 700 soldiers
sentenced by court martial. The whole If the
numerous Sandman na,ies tlaborers) employed
on the roulon and Marselles railways had sud
denly left for Piedmont
II is stated that the Austrians have common.
ced to lay wires for the purpose Of blowing VI
the bridge of Buffolora, over the river Ticino
which forms the boundary between Piedmont
and Sardinin. Sardinia has called out her res
crNe and made new lcvies 1t is reported tina,
she has also applied to France for IS 900 men
a secret treaty is said to exist between the king
of Sardinia and Napoleon. The latter guaran.
ties defensive and offensive aid against Austria
and security for Sardinia in any Lombardy nc.
QUESTION on condition of Savoy and Nice being
ceded to France. The attitude of the Austrian
and Sandman troops was extremely menacng.
The troops under arms in Piedmont, amount.
ed to $1,000 men, and the new leyies and reser.
YES called out were calculated to bring the tota
up to $1,000.
An order is said to have been received in Paris
fromth Sandman government, for 40, 900 rcvol.
veIs, to be paid for out Of the new loan.-It is
aloo said that the orders have been given in
France for 10000 pairs of shoes and soldiers
great coats for hte Sandman army, which had
been increased to 0000.--Garibaldi is said 10
have boon appointed General of Division, and
Will command the three new battalions being
formed at Cueno.
The Austrans were said to be preparing mil
itary hospital at Payia, with 2OO0 beds.-All the
regiments on the frontier of Crotia had been
moved into Lombardy.-A Vienna dispatch saws
that large bodies of tooops had recently come to
that city from the northern and eastern provinces
tthc empire, and there was reason to believe
that another army of 80 900 men would in few
days he on the way to ltaly.-Emperor Francis
Joseph was expected shortly in Italy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

PENNsYLvANIA.-Thc keystone State" is
in hopeful political way. The old democracy
cannot and will not be bought and sold merely
to suit the whims and capriccs of the south
The convention of the democracy endorsed the
Presidents Foreign policy, but refused to en-
dorse Gov. Packer, resolution to that effect
being laid on the table by vote of 81 to 81
Another democratic convention has of course
been called. In the course of the wrangle q
delegate announced, as his opinion, that the
State would go Republican, in the fall, by 50,-
900 majority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

DEMOCRATIC TESTIMoNY.--The extravaganza
and wastefulness of the present administra-
tion Is as patent To even the most casual obser.
yer, as is its interference in elections notwith.
standing the holy horror affected by Buchanan
when he writes for the public eye upon that
subject. Senator Toombs, one of the ablest
supporters of the modern democracy, as well as
one of the most inyeterate pro-slavery politi.
clans, in his late speech upon the revenue ques-
ton, speaks of the wastefulness of the national
administration in these terms-
"Your appropriations for Navy yards have
gone to the building of houses for officers and
the making Of flower pots, and all that sort OF
thing, at cost Of $4,000 00-and it will be
no less as long as You will pay it, but will go up
to St,OO00O0 if You do not stop it. There are
S2,00O,OOO that you have no need for at ALL
You have 5000 sailors to man your navy. You
bsve not increased them of late years, and you
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

LONGEST PAsToRATE.-Some weeks since,we
published the following item furnished US by a
correspondent:
'Mr. Bradford settled at Grafton, Oct. 3lst
1882. His pastorate there was consequently
more than 26 years long. No other minister
in the State now in active service, with single
exception, has been SO long in one place. Rev.
Daniel Wild Of Brookfeld, is the exception,
who was settled at his present place of labor,
July LIST, 1880"
In reference to the above up, II. W" writes
to the Termon Chronicle as follows:
Another minister in Vermont, in active SER
vice has been settled longer in one place than
either of those above named. Rev. Jacob s.
Clark was ordained pastor of the Congregation
al Church in Morgan, Jan. 18th. 1927, and has
remained in that pastorate till the present time,
a. pastor OF more than thirty-two years. To
HIM belongs the post of honor as having had a
Longer settlement than any other minister in
the State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

VINO is Mrs. WGSsLow?As TIL, question IS fire.
quenty asked, we will simply say that She is a lady,
who for upwards Of thirty years. has untrngly de.
voted her time and talents Female Physician md
nurse. principally amonS children She has especial
~ studied the constitution and wants Of this numer-
class generally overlooked carelesy treat.
ed by the faculty in too many instances; and a re-
suit Of this effort and practical knowledge obtained
in a lifetime spent nurse and physician, she has
compounded Soothing Syrup, for children iceihing.
1t operates like magic, giving rest and health, and is.
moreover. sure to regulate tie bowels In con.c-
queuce OF this article Mis-. Winslow is becoming
worid-renowned a benefactor Of her children
certainly do rise up and bless her. especially is this
tile case in this city NAstquautities Of the Soothing
Syrup are daily od and used here. 1t has got to be
common remark, Il had rather depend on Mrs
Winslo"s Soothing Syrup for my children, than u
have the united advice Of the medical faculty Of he
city," We think Mrs. Wiuslow has imlnoralized her
n-me by this Invaluable article and sincerely be-
leve thousands Of children have been saved from
early grave by its timely use, and that millions yet
unborn will share its benefits and unite in calling he-
blessed. No mother has discharged her duty to her
suffering little one, in opinion until she has given
it the benefit Of Mrs. Wnsow's Soothing syrup
Try it. mothers-ny IL noU.-LGdi,s I1sHor, Neto
York City.
That enemy Of Mankind Consumption! be
cured but it far better to prevent the cruel disease
from fastening itself on the system, by the timely
of remedy, such as Dr.. wistar's Balsam OF Wild
Cherry affords.
This may certify tina, have used Perry Davis
Pain Killer in cases, and believe it to be
very valuable medicine, have prescribed it extern
sivey in bowel complains particularly for children
and it is in my opinion superior to any preparation
have used for the relief Of those diseases
A. HUNTING, NJ. D.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

Don't fail to procure Mrs wuslows Soothing svrun for
children Iee'hing 1t has equal earth 1t greatly
setaes me process OF SETTLING, by soenng the gums
regulate the bowels. Depend upon it, mothers it will give
rest to yourselves and relief and health your infant
Perfectly safe in all cases.
This valuable preparation the prescription one OF the
most experienced and skul female ply in New Eur
land, and has been used with success in million.
OF cases. ~ ~
We believe the best and sprcs remedy in the world In
all cases OF Dysenery aud Diarrhna in children whether
arises from teething or any other cause.
II life and health can be estimated by dollars and cents
Is worth its weight in gold '''
Millions OF Bottles sold every the United States
1t is an old and well tried remedy.
PRICE ONLY rs CENTS A BOTTLE
~ None genuine unless the fac-simile Of CURTIS FER
klNs, New-fork, is the outside wrapper Once No IS
Cedar st., New York.
Sold by Druggists Throughout the world
j. NJ HENRY SONS, Waterbury, Vt. General Agents
for Vermont and Canada East. Iy2s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

Davis Pain hler-It is real pleasure us speak Is.
Vo'Aoy OF this article, known almost universally be
good and safe remedy for burns pains Of the body
1t valuable only colds in the winter but for yaeu,
summer complaints, and should be every famy-C Al.
vocate
We call attention to the remedy Perry Davis Son
called the Pain Killer We believe tina, the public generally
have great confidence in the efficacy Of this medicine as It
in this state very generally sed.Bblica Recorder, N
MEssRs P. DAVIS soS,-Gentemen. We have to repor,
an increasing demand for the Pain Killer Inquiries for
article frequent We have taken liberty of distut
Ing few bottles among friends, have suffered Sc.
verey from the rhunatsm, (Which very prevalent In this
country and in instance ii has given great satc
'on Every box sell makes opening for larger sup
ply. WILLS, HOLDEN a Co '
Melbourne, Australia.
JOSEPH CLARK, l. n. THORN Agents. prattleho,o
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

one of the same piece for Sl1, so! Since then
her confidence in peddlers has deprecated in
proportion as did the silk which she purchased
Moral.-When you are offered great bar
gain, the value Of which you know nothing
about but which you are to get at half price
"beine you"--don't you do IL !-CdledonidH.
ptproreme,a--When you have among you,
fair and honorable dealers, who reside in your
village, pay their taxes, and contribute to the
prosperity of the place, out of which your hus-
band makes his living, and you are tempted to
spend your money upon a stranger who skins
the place of all the money he can get and leaves
you, or your husband, or father, nothing in re-
turn--dont non do it-Pdt,fot
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

PRETTY NEARLY TRUE-The Christian En-
dminer in an article upon Free Blacks, and their
duty to make money if they would be consider
ed respectable, gives uttcrapce to the following
sentiment which is pretty nearly true in any
meridian of this country
mo race in this country win be despised
which makes money. If we had in Boston or
New York ten orang outangs with million of
dollars each, they would visit in the best socie-
ty; we should leave our cards at their doors,
and give them snug little dinner parties"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

PosTINGs.AThe pear most talked of nova
days is the Sickes pair. The Jlush, however, is
sadly wanting.
Among the antediluvans Noah must have
seemed an ark-angel. BY the way, when the
winds came were they Noah-westcrs?
A medical friend says that Tartar emetic is
productive of great retch-edness.
Indiana law now requires years residence in
that state before divorce can be procured
"Onc who knows" assures us that the remedy is
worse than the disease!
Improvement in Rait,cays.-Thc "Night Ex-
press has sleepers both above and below the
rails
The churches propose a mission to japan.
viii it prove Japan-ease miosion?-Ne,c Iorh
Erming past.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

The MANUFACTURE OF PLATE GIAss.-Some
of the most beautiful specimens of plate glass
are now manufactured in this country. The in
gradients of which it is composed are sand, soda.
lime, manganese, and cobalt, in proportions
varying with every maker. These are melted
with great care the workmen watching that no
air bubbles are introduced in stirring it and
finally, the clear part, after being skinned, is
poured off into another crucible, and then
again heated to the proper consistency. When
thus ready for casting, the table, which is the
surface upon which the glass is to be rolled, is
warmed by steam, and then with a crane and
stage for the purpose, the crucible is brought
over it, and the glass poured upon the stage,
followed directly by metal cylinder, which
spreads the glass out to the proper thickness
being regulated by metal rib at the Sides
Twenty men or more are required for this ope
ration when large plate is to be cast, and the
air in the room is kept warm and free from
currents. When the plate is annealed, it is
ground and polished, as its surface is by no
means smooth. TO grind it the plate is cement
cd to large board by means of plaster of
Paris, and then it is ground by rubbing it with
the aid of machinery against similar plate of
glass, with layer of sand and water between
them. The polishing is effected byrubbing the
plates with cushions or rubbers covered with
peculiar kind of powder wetted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02
Health mud Streuth.

The fact should be known 10 those have never used
DR.. S. o. RICHARDSON'S sHERRY-wINE BITTERs, ths.
in BILIOUS COMPLAINTS, Dyspepsia, JArsDcE, DEPRESSION
or rms SPIRITS, MORBID CIRCULATION, general DRsrr
or rnk srsrExdseascs which all incident to the Spring
and carly Summer montha beneficial immediate
" experienced by the use Of DR. 9. o. RICHARDSON'S
BrrERs, and the patient feels and realizes an improvement
after taking the nrst dose.
n b. Beware Of limitations called Sherry Wine Bitters
The genuine have my signature upon the out,
er envelope For sale by Druggists everywhere and at ny
ONCE, No. 81 Hanover Street, Bos;On.-lim-l2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

ACCIDENT TO THE BosToN WATER WORKS.
An accident occurred to the Cochituate Viaduct
which conveys water into Boston, Tuesday
morning, which will take several days to repair,
Bostonians in the mean time. a portion of the
works, one hundred and sixty feet in length,
was carried away, including fifty feet of mason
ry and granite gate house. The accident oc-
Cured at Newton Lower Falls and caused quite
a food in the vicinity
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

SHOWING PROPER REsENTMENT.-The pro-
prietors of the Mansion and American Houses
at Greenfield, Mass, having been indicted for
selling liquor contrary to the statute in such
cases made and provided, entered plea of motto
contendere, and were let off by paying COSTS
They have since closed their respective houses
to the puhlic
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02
LOCAL, INTELLIGENCE.

BUSINESS IrNNs.--Parkcr II. Francis has purchased
the interest Of McssB Salisbury and Cole his late
partners in buying he Wcssclhocft Water cure, and
Is making extensive repairs on the buildings
We understand tina, Myron c. Miller, Howard Pratt
Vim +. Nichols and l.. d. Th,yer are negotiating for
tho erection of carriage mandatory in this village
They have all been engaged in the details Of tho bust
ness Of their proposed partnership, and there is no
reason why such arrangement should not be
profitable. We have already thr@ Establishments OF
this sort and there is plenty of room for ms many
more. The greater tho production the better the
market
AIessrs. Nathaniel Cheney and VIM. S. Newton
have opened new store in Frosts Building the
Bridge, for the retail grocery irndc Mr. Newton was
for several years tho oblgng clerk in the Post Office
and, both Of the partners have had experience in
the trade Of this village they cannot fail Of doing
well.
LIBEL SUIr.-The publisher Of the Argus has, as
We learn from the Times, been sued for libel by
tain parties in woodford in bennington County. II
libel suits against publishers are not thought Of
on the West side of the "Slountan" than OH this it
will not amount TO much. But We know nothing Of
the merits of the case
ABIDING EMBEiLtstMgSrs--It has been Justly OBJ
served, eve may seek costly furniture for homes,
fanciiul ornaments for mantcl- pieces, and rich
carpets for floors; but infer the absolute nccessa-
ries for u home books are at once the cheapest and
certainly the most useful and abiding establishment"
Books at the present day nbundent and cheap
that there is no for any who is destitute.
IhOSp who have bnoka thot tbo f,ru ~
pamphlets which they wish to preserve eau have
them neatly, tastefuly and substantially bound, by
leaving them at f. &. Edwards one door north OF the
American House.
SCHooL MEETISG.-The annual meeting for the
choice of school district officers for the End School
District Of Brat'leboro, embracing the Village Of
Brattlcboro) was held at the centre school house on
TUESDAY evening, when the following officers were
chosen-
EDWARD KIRKLAND Moderator;
f. II, FEssEspES, Clerk and Collector;
a. T.. DwINELL,
A. j. HINES, Prudential Committee;
IlENHY F. SMITH,
A. Z. DwtNELL, Treasurer;
SAMUEL DuTToN Auditor;
The Cergymen Of the District, C. A. Mitrs, L. g.
MEAD, and F. J. iIiGGISsoS, appointed assstan,
committee.
The article in the warrant relating to a School
House near High and Green streets was considered
md l. C. Mead, Ferdinand Tyler and II. F. Smith
appointed Committee TO ascertain the feast.
bty aud expense Of the enterprise and report at the
adjourned meeting The matter Of raising money
and determining the number Of Schools and amour,
Of schooling, were postponed to the adourned meet
ing Owing to the stormy weather the attendance
was quite small, and the meeting adjourned TO the
18th Of April.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

have now 5000 men in your navy yards to help
thcm-civians. You have carried their mum.
Der up from 5000 to 5000. You have eight
navy yards. England has $50 ships, and SHE
has two navy yards. You have eight conven-
iently located all about the country, and it is a
cause of reproach to good Democrats to say we
keep people there to cheat them in elections; and
as God is my Judge, am afraid there is some
Hiu1 in IT,"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

American Reprint by Leonard Scott & Co., 20
FuAton-St.,, New-York. Contents THE AL
gerian Literature Of France; Carlyle's Fred
e.i~i .i'o o.s-t, r''jue a..i H., I'sJ,....e
Philosophy of Language; Sir Thomas Moore
and the Reformation Institutionalism and the
Limits of Religious Thought; De La Rve's
Electricity in Theory and Practice, Scottish
Home Missions Reform; Recent Publications.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02
The venerable Col. Samuel Jaoues late of

The venerable Col Samuel Jacques, late of
Somerville' Mass, died on Sunday evening
Formerly he was worthy merchant, but dur
ing the last thirty years he has been an enthu-
siastic devotee to Agriculture. His knowledge
on this subject and particularly about stock was
great and his discourse concerning it eloquent
in the extreme.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

".."..i.'srot Cous,TY Cornr - After tho
trial OF Martin for murder, a report of which
was published in The PHOENIX last week, John
Gleason was tried and convicted for the man
slaughter of John Courtney of Middlesex.-
During drunken frolc melee ensued when
Gleason stabbed Courtney in the side of the
neck from which wound Courtney died A week
after, Gleason was sentenced to seven years hard
labor in the State Prison.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

MOUNT VERNoN.-It appears by an official
statement that $l5S,333 have been received of
the sum of 100000 required to secure the title
to Mount Vernon, $l50,OOO of which has been
paid in little more than three months! SAL.
600, with interest thereon, is yet to be provided
for being the fourth instalmant, due February
22d, 1852.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

CoLoNIzATIoN.-The Chronicle understands
THAT the Rev. FRANKLIN BUTLER, of Wind
sor, has been appointed Agent of the American
Colonization Society for Maine, New Hamp
shire and Vermont, and is expected to enter
upon his labors the first of April"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

FoUND DRowNED.-The Freeman says that
the body of Mr. Thomas Williams of Middle
sex, of whom Information was asked in our ad-
vertsing columns few days ago. was found in
the mill-pond, near Langdon's Mills, in Berlin,
on the 18th. The body was identified by his
son and others. He was partially deranged,
and in the habit of straying away from home,
and probably fell into the river last October,
since which nothing has been heard of him
Free Press
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-02

THE CITY OF NERGENNEs.-Gen. Geo w
Grandey was unanimously reelected Mayor of
the City of Vergennes, on Tuesday of last
week. Such high civic honor. and the una
nimity with which it was conferred betokens a
popularity that the denzens of the rural dis
tricts may well envy. We hope that with his
metropolitan honors he will NOT forget his pro-
vincial friends