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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-04-21

from the lips of this venerable minister that
the writer learned the particulars of the story.
The company that met was eight or ten in
number, elderly and sedate Christian men.
After solemn prayer and exhortation, they pro-
ceeded to their stations and awaited the coming
of the mysterious visitant. They did not wait
long. The step was directly heard on the floor
of the upper room, the company then being be-
low.
As they approached the stair door with lights,
the steps were heard ascending the stairs, and
again on the floor of the upper room pursuing
the sounds Of the mysterious feet with the cam
dies. they came into the upper room; they said
nothing, and pausing again, heard the little feet
tripping down the stairs behind them. They
then descended again to the lower room, and
were surprised to hear the same mysterious
sound in the chamber over their heads. The
company then divided-a person going into the
chamber, and each company carrying lights as
before, the steps were distinctly audible on the
stairs, going constantly up and down, but not
entering either room.
The minister then went to the staircase in
the lower room, and posted himself so the light
OF his candle shone on part only of the flight
OF steps, leaving the remainder in comparative
darkness. The little feet descended the stairs
until they came to the last step, on which the
NiN NV ShihSi tItH tneT COuTSe
and were instantly heard in some unlighted part
of the house, sometimes above, sometimes
below; often in the galleries, but mostly on the
stairs, if the lights were absent.
Varying their experiments, they extinguished
all the lights and sat together, sometimes in one
room, sometimes in another, and still the foot
steps passed about the house, mooving around
them, often near them, and even in their midst
Again and again the minister, solemrly, in the
name of the living God, invoked the strange
visitant TO speak, and tell its errand, ana why
it walked in darkness, disturbing the inhabitants
of the house; but no reply was received, and
the little feet still moved about through every
part of the house: as if seeking for something,
or some person, who was not there. The min
lister then seated himself on the stair, sitting
crosswise, extending his feet SOFAS to occupy but
single step of the stairs-tbe lights were all
removed so that the stairways were left in dark
ness. The footsteps came and went up and
down, touching the one occupied by the minis
ter, and passing silently over that one.
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POISON IN LIQUORS.

DIR. Cox, Chemical Inspector of Liquors for
Ohio, gave lecture at Che Cooper Institute,
New York, few evenings since, on the adul-
teration of liquors. lie stated at the outset
that he was simply the Inspector of Hamilton
County, ,incuding the city of Cincinnati Dur
ing the last FIVE years he had made 2,679 analy-
ses. Of these, but $50 were genuine, and $50
were mixed All the balance were adulterated
with such things as sulphuric acid. prussc acid,
strychnine, stramonium, pepper, &c. Lately
he had examined some 20 samples in Philadel-
phia One sample of beer gave sulphuric acid,
alum, sulphate Of iron, salt, water. There was
none OF the extract Of malt. He did not find
single pure article of brandy in that city,
While reading his lecture on brandy, dealer
came up with bottle and offered him $4,000
to show that there was anything but brandy in
that brandy. He analysed it, and found moth
ing but whisky, rot-gut, corn whisky, fusil oil,
nitric ether, and pepper. But he didn't get the
81, 800.
gentleman by the name of Probasco. judge
Probasco, told him that his wife was in delicate
health, and was advised to take a spoonful two
or three times day. The Judge was also in
feeble health, and he begged the Doctor to an
alyze it, He found great quantity of sulphu-
rlc and prussic acid. 1t was well known that
the prussic acid came from cherry laurel. They
generally put from three to five ounces in q gal
lon of whisky, to give it age. TO destroy the
fusil oil, suiphuric acid was added to whisky. in
connection with quick lime. Considerable mer-
riment was occasioned by some questions which
a gentleman in, the audience asked. He was
accused OF being a rumseller.
lie then proceeded to analyze a bottle, the
label on which bore the name of A. A. Sama-
nos, printed, and the written words Dark Otard.
There was some difficulty in drawing the cork.
At length the neck of the bottle was broken of
and a large horn poured out. Into this litmus
paper was dipped it Immediately became red
He also produced beautiful blue, precipitate
OF prussiate of iron, indicating, as he said
prussic acid. He then tested for fusil oil. with.
out results.
Next bottle bearing the label of port wine
was opened.
Litmus paper was instantly changed by it tc
red.
Voice-Would it have the same effect upon
a mans nose?
Next the Doctor poured little into a solu.
ton Of chloride of barum.
A test for alcohol revealed none. In pure
port there is from 10 to 20 per cent
a Noice-Did you ever know of any DOR,
being made without alcoholp
DIR. Cox-O, yes have seen men ackpowl.
edge that they made it without alcohol.
DIR. Cox now examined the port which had
been tested with chloride of barium. and nro.
nounced it sulphuric acid.
Somebody inquired about Longworth's wines
and brandy. The Doctor said that he had an
alyzed that which was pure and also that which
was sadly adulterated especially he had found
large quantity of copper.
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DEFERRED ARTICLES.

How THEY DID II IN CoNNEcT1CuT.--A
Hartford correspondent of the New York Tn
bune shows how the Democrats were enabled
to cut down the Republican majority in that
State from 1900 last year to 600 this, although
the Republican vote last year was 40,239, this
year 1880. He says:
"This was the plan: We have a Registry
Law, but our Board of Selectmen in each town,
can admit any man to vote, by ordering him
registered even on the day of election. More
over any man who was ever voter in Connec-
ticut can vote wherever he happens to be on
election day. provided he shows a certificate
from the Town Clerk of the town where he was
made an eector in proof Of his being free
man. On the register, or voting list, in each
of our cities and larger towns are found, of
course, the names of many absentees, and some
dead men. Our Town Clerks Of course will
furnish, as a copy ofrecord certificate Of cleo
torship for any one made freeman at any time
within the past twenty years or more. In this
way the door is open for great fraud. For in
stance, Sham Democrat in New Haven sends
to Hartford and procures from the Town Clerk
here, certificates in favor of 200 men made elec-
tors at different times in by-gone years. Fer
mandy then brings from New York 200 men,
who take each certificate and present them
selves at the New Haven polls as the freemen
made in Hartford, according to the record
Again, on election day, the Shans, look over
the voting list, and find names of fifty absentees,
and dead Irishmen. They bring up fifty Of
Woods men 10 vote on their names no ques-
ton being asked, ordinarily, and it being diff
cult to identify any Of them or to disprove
identity in the hustle of election day.
Wood passed the Sabbath before election in
New Haven. 1t is said that perfect rush of
men came up by the steamboats, on Saturday
night and Sunday morning, and on election day
the vote of New Haven was larger by 1871
than year ago, when our Congressman were
elected, and great effort was made, and success
fully, to get out full vote. On Tuesday morn
ing, hear, some 800 Irishmen left New Haven
for New York, doing business probably in your
city, and coming to their country seats to take
part in the exciting contest ofMonday.
Our Legislature will probably this spring..
pass laws restricting the certificate voting, and
demanding registration of voters some days be-
fore election. In the Presidential contest we
shall doubtless have more honest VOTE"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-04-21

Some one says, that human heads are like
hogsheads-the less they contain, the louder
the report they give of themselves.
A German priest was walking in procession
at the head of his parishioners over cultivated
fields, in order to procure q blessing upon the
crops when he came to one Of unpromising
appearance, he would pass on, saying, "Here
prayers and singing will avail nothing; this
must have manure"
At an assemblage Of friends lately the alb
sence of lady was apologized for by an ac-
quaintance, who said she was detained by
"ittle incident "Ah, yes," said lady pres
ent, ga beautiful little incident il was, too
weighs just nine pounds and half"
The Legislature of Maine has Incorporated
a company to be called the "Maine Steam Road
Carriage Company" giving them the exclusive
right to make use of steam in propeing carria-
ges over highways in the State for twelve years.
Exception is made in favor of owners and pro-
prietors of slate quarries in Pscataquis county,
and those engaged in manufacturing it, who
have the right to use steam IN driving their
loads Of slate from the quarries to tide-water at
Bangor. A specimen of the steam carriage to
be used by the company will probably be in use
about the first of July.
Snuff "digging" is largely on the increase
among New York women, including of course,
the most fashionable circles. Tobacconists sell
four times as much snuff to "diggers" as to
"snuffers." The amount used by "digger"
varies from one quarter Of pound to a pound
per week, and the habit is so fascinating that
when once fastened upon woman she is rarely
if ever able to shake it off. The snuff is applied
in the mouth as dentrifce, paste being formed
with the aid of soap and water the full favor
of the enticing narcotic is thus enjoyed. The
habit probably originated with some women
whose husband chewed tobacco, the wife adopt
ing this as means of self-defense.
The Washington Star says, Charleston was
selected as the place for holding the democrat
ic national convention, because it was believed
that "the higher tone Of the southern city"
would be shure guarantee against "sponging
and gouging." The "higher tone" was taken
for granted; and now, those who assumed it,
use such ugly terms as "swindling" to express
their anger. The likelihood is that provisions
will be very cheap at Charleston, during the
latter part of April. A very large propotion of
the delegates are now arranging to 60 to Char
lesion in steam vessels and live on board while
there. Two steamers have been engaged in
New York, one in Boston, one in Philadelphia,
one in Richmond, and one in Savannah. Prob
ably one will also 60 from New Orleans and
one faom Mobile. The New York Herald,
which does not whistle Douglas tunes, rejoices
to think that the enormous prices for board will
be inflicted chiefly on "the visitors from the
West and Northwest, that is to say, the
Douglas sympathizers, who, according to the
Charleston papers, are not wanted there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-04-21
EFFEcTs OF CLgANLINEss.-With what ca,

EFFECTS OF CLEANLINEss.-With what care
and attention do the feathered race wash them
selves, and put their plumage in order! And
how perfectly neat, clean, and elegant do they
appear! Among the beasts of the field, we find
that those which are the most cleanly are gen.
orally the most gay and cheerful, or are distin-
guished by certain air of tranquility and con-
tentment, and singing birds are always remark
able for the neatness of their plumage. So
great is the effect of cleanliness upon man, that
it extends even to his moral character. Vir-
tue never dwelt long with filth; nor do believe
there ever was person scrupulously attentive
to cleanliness who was consummate villain
Count Runford.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-04-21

A PLACE TO PRACTICE EAw.-Not long
ago an attoney with considerable speU, but not
much brains went to c., in Ohio, to locate
One day, when the post-office was full, awaiting
the distribution of the mail, half-witted man
stepped up to him in the crowd, and said "Mr.
S-,I am told you have come here to prac-
tice law" ayes have" "Well, you will find
it first-rate location. hadn't lived here four
months before was sued ten times!" Well,
it seems to me l could live here four years
without being sued at ALL" said the lawyer. II
presume you could" returned his half-witted
friend; ''people here are pretty smart-they
don't sue fellow without he's good for the
costs"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-04-21

NAMING A CoUNTY.-A member Of the Miss
issippi Legislature at one of its late sessions,
introduced bill to change the name of GER
tain county in the State TO Cass County. One
of the opposition moved as an amendment, that
the letter be stricken out of the proposed
name. This motion created some laughter at
the expense of the member offering. Nothing
daunted, however, he arose and said, "Mr.
Speaker, this is the first instance that has come
to my knowledge IN which a member has had
the assurance, upon the floor of any Legisla-
ture, to propose to name a county after him
self"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-04-21
POETRY.
[For The Vermont Phnnix.1
TIE RETURN.
To W$xE

Once moro thine eyes have thy childhoods home
Once more thy feet have pass'd its threshold DER;
Once more thy hand hath in friendship clasped
With some whom thou well knew in days Of yoie.
Did not thy heart with gaddest rapture thrill,
As to the house of God thy steps were bent?
And when ut first thou stood within its lighted walls,
Say, were thy heartfelt oil'rings upward sent
To Him who o'cr thy wand'ring steps had watched2
Did memories sad come o'er thee ui in vain
Thou lookd for old familiar forms long gone to rest
Some In their youth, and some in manhood's prime
One numb'ring more than fourscore years and ten?
Calmly they laid them down. ie's orrand done,
The brooket murnuring-"God's will be doner'
let thou canst say-"God hath been good to me;
For He hath back my weary footsteps led
10 that dear spot, by mem'ry haunted oft,
Whose hills and wales, and sroamlots all are traced
On memory's tablets deep with undying charms.
Then why not rest thee now beneath her shades2
Their murmurs TO thine may still be sweet;
Still may their music be of boyhoods days.
For thou hast iourneyd oft in southern climes; -
Hast looked ON Nlontezumas halls of pridc
And by the wells of England sat thee down;-
Then why not rest thee till that long, last call
When thou canst say-rm ready, "let thy will be
doneW GUILFoRD.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-04-21

Beurrc dApiou, pear or ounce.
Dix, pear only
Doyenne du Comice. pear or ounce.
Flemish Beauty, pear only.
Lawrence, pear only.
Paradise dAutomne, pear only.
Rostiezer, pear.
Scckel pear only.
Sheldon, pear.
Urbaniste, pear or quinre.
Second 7peire.
Alexandra Lambre, pear or ounce.
Beurre Bose, pear.
Beurre Diel, ounce.
Bcurc Casters pear ~ svince.
l,eurIe uila Il, pear or 4iih'ce.
Beurro Nnntais, pear or ounce.
DearhoriI's Seeding, pear.
Doyenne Boussock, pear or ounce.
Duchesse d'Angoueme, ounce only.
Glout Moroccan, pear ounce.
Louise BOnne de jersey, ounce.
Saint Ghisain, pear only.
Third 7ireire.
Beurc superfn, pear or ounce.
Butium, pear.
Church, pear.
Figue d'Alencon, pear or ounce.
Fulton, pear.
Kirkland, pear.
Langers Beurre, pear
Sicuc, pear or ounce.
Swans Orange, pear.
Tyson, pear.
Vicar OF Winkfeldf penr or ounce.
Winter Nelis, pear or ounce.
There are other varieties which promise to
be equal to any of these, and superior to most
Of them, but they have not been tested so thor
oughly and long as to be recommended, yet,
with the entire confidence that the above are.
For the benefit of those who wish to try them,
they, and brief notices of some of the above
will form the subject of another article
*Ihis name was given from the fruit ripening dur
ing the Easter holidays in the sprng. We are sure
therefore, that reader c the Spy is ignorant as
to pronounce it with the first syllable short as if writ
ten Ester, but that they will give it the full long sound
Of e. the same rs they do in east This tree should
be cultivated only in good warm soil, aud if in a
sheltered position, so much the better. Under such
circumstances it produces abundantly of most mag
nhcent and luscious fruit.
Recommended, not for its quality, but for its Wig
orous growth, productveness, and profit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-04-21

THE WAsHoE SILVER MINEs.-Mr. w. S.
Taylor, reliable merchant, has just returned
from visit to the Washoe mines. He informs
the Alta California that he found 2O00 people
at Virginia City, eating what they could get,
sleeping on floors and in tents, and living gen
orally in lS49 style. He went down 100 feet
into the Mexican claim in the Comstock lead.
Three men were engaged in digging the ore,
in separating the rich ore from the poor. The
vein is about ten feet wide. The ore pays
$4,000 to the ton, and grows richer as they 60
deeper. Tunnels are being dug to reach other
points of this lead. A tunnel is to be run 800
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-04-21
BLACK s MITHIN G.

A Ii PERSONS INDEBTED TO ID. WEATHER
HEAD for Blacksmlthng invited call and settle.
lie continues to carry the business at his old stand
Canal Street in this village and has good SOES
be found In the country.
All kinds Of work done to order and at short notice.
~ All BILLS must be paid in three months.
d. WEATHERHEAD.
Brattleboro, March s, ls60.-stf 10
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THE WATER CURE WORLD
BLACK S M / II II IN G..

NT .-
w ii. EVERETT CONTINUES TO CARRY
the Blacksmlthng at the old stand Of c. w BEMIs
Flat Street, all its various branches having his employ
one of the BEST HORSE 0X-SIl0EFS TO BE FOUND IN
THE COUNTRY.
CARRIAGES IR0NED and all kinds Of J0BBlNG done
In the and at SHORT NOTICE.
Satisfaction guaranteed In all cases.
ur All BILLS must be paid once in THREE MONTHS or
CREDIT can be given.
All those indebted W. H. EVERETT for Blacksmithng of
than three months standing requested to call and
settle Immediately
Bratteboro April 10, 1s60-tfS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-04-21

Well 1 cant be bad man, said the reeling
drunkard, for the Bible says that the wicked
stand on slippery places, and I'll be hanged if
can stand at ALL
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TERMS POR ADYERTIslNG.

FOR ONE SQUARE Of TwELvs LtNEs noupareil type
(he smallest size used THREE INSERTIONS, 81 for each
subsequent insertion, 20 cents. The number insertions
must be marked on all Advertisements they will be
tnued until ordered out. Contracts will be made with
advertisers by the column fractional parts thereof
liberal rates Transient advertisements to be paid in ad-
vance.
For all Probate advertisements excepting notices Of appca
ons to sell Real Estate, and for Commissioners Notices.
$1.b0 each for three insertions
For notices Of Lberatons Estray the formation and dsso-
luton Of Coparnershps, &C. 81 each for three Insertions
IL sent by mail the money must accompany the order.
For BUSINESS CARDS in the FIRST column from $500 $500
per year according to the space they occupy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-04-21
"At a tavern one night,

Messrs MoIe, Strange and Wright
, Met to drink, and good thoughts to exchange
Says More, of us three, the whole town will agree
lnere Is but one knave and that's Strange!
Yes says Strange, rather sore,
Il am sure there's one More?
A terrible knave and bite;
Who cheated his mother his sister and brother;'
% yes replied More, that is Wightf"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-04-21

The grand jury found no bill against H. S.
Ford of Greenfield, who was bound over for
too severely furnishing scholar.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-04-21
VOL. XVII.
GEORGE HARRIN GTON,
Painter and Dealer in
PAINTS, OIL AND vARNTs1I, GOLD LEAF, GLASS,
Painters Stock and Tools pcucrnIIy.

Painters Stock aud Tools generally.
ME ARE PREPARED TO DO ALL
w kinds of HousE PAISriSG and GRASixa Of wooD and
MARBLE, GLAZING AND PArKmSG.
Also at short notice. Coach AND SLEIGH 0RNAMESTISG
GILDiSG, AND SIGN PAINTING, of all kinds.
On hand full assortment of stimson Valentine Co.'s
pdrnfshes, Pdror White, French Zinc English and Amer
lean Whe Lead Carriage Paints Brushes Pencils, ,Stripers
&C.. all warranted aud sold at low cash prices,
Opposite the Meloioon factory
IL BRA1TLEROR0, VT.
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VOU can End, at all times, at store all kinds
l. of Groceries, such Sugars, Coffee Molasses,
Syrups, &C., &r., &c.
mar2e-tf CHURCH ANDERSON. & co.
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Oats. Oa.si
Tart Tar!
WHISKY! WHISKY. WHISKY!

IA Z have just received large lot of TAR, an
w are Offering il at the lowest figure.
Elar29-tf CHURCH ANDERSON & co.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-09-24

By this scheme purchasers can select Their e,,r
Nen eefs,and pay any aInoantfora ticket thay NAV
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underwear.

4 MOTHER invoice of seasonable Underwear of
"a Gsuze silk, Gauze Merlno, Cashmere, Linen
llSie Thread Jacc one rnd Cotton received and for
SAFE Dy J. II. MCGIIL.
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! E-rse stock - every g.afe Of Prints Rieaset ana
Brown Don.estcs, Plaid fIseys, printed aud plain: aI
yToCi DEANS aud CishmCTz, CoioFed Sils. BlcE ks
POpli-, Deo5 Frcnch 8criDos, Fngi5sh and German
NeriuOs, Printed American DLanes, Ribbons Tri.u-
ulirCs White goods, ElnbTujeries, IaceS- y !ar-e
stock y: white. yellow red aud gray FIa1Ieis Cloths
C1szimerz, Sattuetts, Jeans, Seal Sain end Beaver
ClOts; over Coatnssa large stock e Shirj=, SKIRTS
FrOni=, Saurt Collars, SU=pefders Glo-eS, Hge. AID
hal: Hoe - very kind *, &c
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VIE subscriber has made arrangements with orc
Il of the most extensive mills in Kentucky for
Regular weekly supplies of Family Meal, and is now
receiving 5000 bushels which he offers to the CIV
Trade at slight advance over cost and carriage
A. JENKINS.
ny12 Ia Markers: -,
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Coal Oil Lamps.

q DOZEN Coal Oh Lamps, OF various styles, fitted
" with the ceelbr sted CeliiDs BURNER for sale by
feb25-G RAINS. BROWN y co.
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Terms Per SessiOn--PayabIe in
Advance. So
GENERAL REGULATIONS.

No deduction viii be made for absence or withdraw
al, unless occasOned by illness or dismissal
Pupils will be charged from the on which they
enter,
Boarders requested to bring all necessary articles
for the toilet
The Academy viii not incur the expense Of frrpish
ing articles OF clothing pocket money
Pupils viii not be allowed spend pocket money at
the!r own discretion Such moneys be deposited
with the Superior CT the Academy. -
To prevent Improper correspondence, ali letters re-
celTed ana sent are subject TO the peru of Supe
ror though in no case is such correspondence prohlb
lied as regards parents guardians.
With the exception Of books Of devotion no books
or periodicals allowed to circulate in the institu
ton except such receive the approval OF the Mother
Superior.
For further particulars application may be made 10
the Mother Superior OF the Academy. or to the RI
Rev Bishop Whean.
All business letters TO he addressed to the Mother
superior, St Ceeia's Academy, Mount Vernon near
Nashville, Tenn. aug2.-toct