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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

are feurfully prevalent. And the inquiry
should be made, and made by all good clt-
zens, what is the cause, or what are the cau-
SEES of this state of things? Why Is it that
young men brought up among us; young
men who have been educated in our public
schools, instructed in our churches and at
our firesides, should be guilty of drunken
ness, profanity, petty thieving, burglary and
other crimes against law human and divine.
Why is it that so many places are open to
cntice the young to evil, md so few to win
them TO virtuep Why are we so ready to
take measures to avoid the cholera, md so
slow to keep away Weep SO fearful of phys
ical evil, and so indifferent to moral evil?
To snvc our young men and boys from TAX
ing the paths that lend TO ruin, is there not
sufficient motive to bring together all sober
minded citizens to consider what shall be
done, what measures should be taken to eff
feet so desirable an object2
We most respectfully ask our fclow-citi-
zens to take this matter into serious consid-
Grafton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11
Ternront ftenls.

Over 200 900 feet OF spruce lumber cut last
year in Victory. When the Essex County Railroad
passes through that town II will make stir among the
umbermen.
Mineral springs have been discovered in Sheldon
about nine miles from St. Adams. There are two on
one farm the water of one is said to be "active di
uretic," and the other an "active purgativc."
The Middebury Register says that sheep-shear-
ing festival will be held at the dwelling house Of Mr.
A. L. Bingham in West Cornwall, on May 23d, Mr.
Bingham extends an invitation to all interested in
sheep to be present. he thinks the As lambs TO be
shorn will yield larger average Of wool according to
live weight than any equal number in the United
States, raised by one man and sired by one ram.
Petitions asking for an increased tariff on foreign
wool have recently been presented to Congress from
this State MS follows
By Hon r. +. Woodbridge, twenty-one petitions,
from MS many different towns.
BY Hon Justin S. Morrill, nine petitions, from nine
towns
BY Hon. Portus Baxter, the following
Petition Of Hon. William Wilson and other cti-
of Bakersfield.
Petition Of Henry Ballard and 80 other citizens of
Georgia.
Petition of David Sunderland and SO other citizens
Of Hghgae.
Petition of David Brown and other citizens of
Gsand Isle.
The Lyndon Union says new village, called Nor
ton Mills has Just sprung into existence in Norton, Is.
sex County. 1t is situated sixteen miles from Island
Pond, on the Grand Trunk Railroad and the Coati-
cook river, in the north part OF the town, touching
Canada line. year ago this spring company OF
umbermen from Boston, headed by Mr. James and
Charles Pierce, purchased an old sawmil which stood
there NIL alone in the woods, about the same time
erecting splendid dam, another large water mill, and
large steam mill The company also purchased 40
900 ncres of wild land In Norton and Warren Gore,
which, according to estimate will afford them SOo,
10000 feet of lumber The company have got in
$4,000 feet of logs to be worked up the ensuing season
At the present time about lb0 hands are employed in
and abont the Mills, and this number is to be in
creased soon us conveniences can be secured for
enlarging operations. large boarding house and a
dozen private dwellings erected there last sum
mer and twenty-five more are about to be built A
post office has already been established, and the pros
pect is that Norton Mills will soon be known over the
State rs a thriving business town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

The Baptists in New England are max
ing efforts to raise 100000 for the endow-
ment OF Brown University at Providence.
An ex-Confederate General says: "Be-
cause man was a rebel once, there is no
reason why he should be fool no~." A
forcibIe way of putting things"
If we have cholera in this city this sum-
mer, some of us may turn to gold digging.
N. Y. Tribune.
Probably more of you would turn to dust.
-Proridence Journal.
The House of the Tennessee Legislature
has passed Il resolution by As 20 II, declar
ing that JEFF. Davis and other leading rebels
have forfeited their lives, ought to suffer
death and be held infamous forever.
Our national debt is computed to be but
10 per cent of our national wealth, and aver
aging less than 500 to each citizen. The
debt of Great Britain in 1916, at the close of
the war with France, was 40 per cent of the
aggregate capital of the nation, and amount
ed to over S2lS to each citizen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11
DEODORIzERs. The following article

DEoDoRIzERs.- The following articles
are easily available for the suppression of
noxious gases, so fatal to health and life:
Two pounds Of sulphate of iron (coppe-
ras) dissolved in Il pailful of water, and
poured into vault, will prevent the forma-
ton of sulphuretted hydrogen gas for some
time, and will generally be sufficient to re-
move all nuisance.
A layer of charcoal dust will prevent the
escape of all offensive odors from any de-
composing substance.
One pound of nitrate of lead dissolved in
a pailful of water is excellent for sinks, sink
drains and vaults.
If other things fail, chloride of lime is al
ways etlectual, and may be freely used in
vaults and upon other collections of filth.
These substances are not expensive, and
will effectually destroy all offensive smells,
The quantity TO be used will depend upon
the quantity of filth to be deodorized, and
their permanency of effect upon local condi-
tons in each case. Better still-burn OF
bury nuisances.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11
A REVENUE DEcIsIoN.-The Commits

A REVENUE DECIsIoN.-The Commits
siOner Of Internal Revenue has rendered the
following decision; IAN expenses for insur-
ance upon property, and all actual losses in
business, may be deducted from the gross
income Of the year; bat losses sustained af-
ter Dee. 81, 1866, cannot reduce the income
for the year Losses incurred in the prose-
cution of one kind of business may he de-
Quoted from gains in another; but not from
those portions Of income derived from fixed
investments, such ms bonds, mortgages, rents
and the like. Assessors should also be care
full not to allow the deduction Of amounts
claimed to have been lost in business, when
in reality they should be regarded as invest
ments or expenditures; as when merchants
expend money in farming, or gardening, for
recreation, or adjournment, rather than pecu-
mary profit. Persons travelling about the
country as the agents of manufacturers, or
dealers seeking orders for goods as agents
of one person, or firms, only such, as sala-
ried clerks or men hired by the month,
should not be required to take license as
commercial brokers. All parts of decision
No. 15g, inconsistent herewith, are hereby
revoked"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

PEAT.-On our outside will be found an
interesting article on peat, taken from the
Hartford Times. There are two establish
ments in East Lexington, Mass, where peat
is prepared in a way similar to that describ-
ed in the article just referred to. In re-
cent visit to that place we had the satisfac-
ton of visiting one of them. The machin-
cry for preparing or consolidating the peat
so as to render it convenient for transporta-
ton, is situated near an extensive peat bed,
and at present Is workmen are employed.
We were told that the company carrying on
the business of the establishment which we
visited have capital of S250,000, and that
they expect to make from % to 30 tons a
day during the season. They have already
sent peat to many and distant parts of the
country, as it is put up in shape convenient
to be carried on cars. The overseer spoke
in an encouraging manner of the enterprise,
and as if he thought they were sure of sue
cess. The peat has been sold at SO per ton
at the place of preparation. 1t is certainly
very desirable that fuel should be more
abundant in order that prices should be less
exorbitant than they have been of late.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

WIND AND ToNGUE.-Thomas Carlyle,
in his recent address before the Edinburg
students, remarked that there is very great
necessity Of getting q little more silent than
We are. 1t seems to me the finest nations of
the world-the English and the American
are going all away into wind and tongue"
How apropos the remrak- The essays of
the members of Congress, as We have stat
ed, exceed by several hundred pages the
quantity published in the corresponding pc
Rod of last Congress, and in our own State
Legislature six days were occupied in the
discussion of a series of resolutions regard
ing Federal affairs, and it is not a rare thing
TO have whole day taken up in talk about
a measure which ought to be discussed in
twenty minutes. Carlyle is right-we are
going into wind and sonnd. Let us be
thankful, however, that we have one public
man who knows the power of silence. Gen
eral Grant is the modern Phocion ~whO did
not speak at all, and his career has shown
that long speeches are not All element of
popularity. Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11
For the Vermont Phoenix.
Planting, Union VS.. COnfedernt,


1t is settled maxim in politics, that n
separation of states is not only unconstitu-
tional. but also detrimental to the status of
the individual states. And though the
transition is somewhat abrupt from politics
to planting corn, yet it is no less true, that
nearness in position of the kernels when
dropped, and like nearness in situation of
the stalks while growing, are more produce
tive of profit to the "planter" and to the
"harvester" than when far apart. "Union
is strength" This is affirmed with all due
Difference to those eminent agricultural wri-
tiers who, if not with "hoes," have certainly
with opens" tried to prove an opposite the
DRY to the uninitiated.
The peculiar points in planting with this
plan are LIST, it takes less time to plant.
I'd, it takes less time to hoe.
3D., there is less danger of injury to the
young plants, from the cultivator.
4th, the stalks are less liable to be broken
off by the wind ; since the completeness of
the roots and the fortified position of the
near stalks, act as mutual braces "united
we stand, divided we fall"
9th, and it is open to observation, that a
stalk standing alone in hill, is almost al
ways feeble and that the largest and best
ears are generally found on those stalks
standing quite near each other.
No one, however, is invited to take the
plan of planting corn with the kernels drop
ped very adjacent to each other, upon the
simple "ipse dirit of the writer but each
farmer is rather urged to confirm the truth
of this theory by actual practice and obser-
walton. SIMPLE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

4 CAUTIoN.-Dont be in haste to put
of woOllen garments in the spring. Many
had cold" (who ever saw a good oneD
rheumatism, lumbago, and other aches and
pains are lurking in the first shiny days,
ready to pounce upon the incautious victims
who have laid aside their defensive armor of
flannel. All sudden changes in the system
are attended with more or less danger, but
the body can accommodate itself TO almost
any condition, provided it be assumed grad
ually. The use of flannel guards against
sudden change of temperature. In warm
day, when perspiration flows freely, if it be
allowed to pass Off rapidly, the quick evap-
Grafton carries with it much heat from the
body, and chill may be produced, followed
by arrangement of some function, as ''cold
in the head" or unnatural discharge from
the bowels In all cases, flannel should not
be laid aside until the weather is settled per-
manently warmth this latitude usually af-
ter the first of June. The change should he
made in the morning; never in the after part
of the day, when the energies are partly
abated and the air is usually growing cooler.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11
WATER PowER-The Rutland Heral


WATER PowER.-The Rutland Herald
says
"Therc are doubtless few, if any, places
that afford better water power than Bellows
Falls. The falls in the Connecticut river
there and some fifty acres of adjacent land,
on which are several buildings, belong to
parties in England. We understand there
is some prospect that this power and land
may be purchased by parties residing at
Bellows Falls. Nothing could be more de-
sirable than the possession of that valuable
property by men who would have local pride
and enterprise enough to improve it for their
own and their country's good. The advan-
tages to that particular locality and to the
State are not TO be told by the ordinary
arithmetical figures. We devoutly wish the
project we have heard mentioned may sue
ceed."
To the above we heartily respond amen.
The citizens. of Vermont can hardly over
estimate the Importance Of increasing man.
ufactures in the State. There arc mill sites
and facilities for manufacturing in all parts
of the State, where small villages might
spring up and brisk business done, which
would be advantageous to the farmer and
trader as well as the manufacturer, and pre-
vent so many of our enterprising young men
from emigrating to other States TO find busi-
ness and homes. Vermont must devclope
her own resources, which are abundant, or
she will find her population diminishing
We are glad to know that greater spirit of
enterprise in this respect is manifested in
various localities, and we hope it will in
crease hundred fold.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11
1t is not whist nor dancing that harms

1t is not whist nor dancing that harms
Young people. 1t is outiawry. Whist does
not lead to gambling. Dancing does not
lead to dissipation. 1t is playing cards ION
the sly" that leads to gambling. 1t is hav-
ing to get out of the way of ministers, and
church members, all religious people, when
dancing is to be done, that leads to dissipa-
ton. 1t is loneliness, want of interest and
amusement, any unjust and unnatural re-
striction that leads to all manner ofwild and
boisterous and vicious amusements, which
prey upon the soul.-Gdil Hamilton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

BoMBARDMENT OF VALPARAIso.-New<
York, May /. Valparaiso has been boI<
barded by the Spaniards. The town and
twenty million dollars worth of property
were destroyed. Great blame is attached to
the British and American admirals for not
interfering with their ships to prevent such
a wholesale destruction, instead of leaving
the harbor. Valparaiso was defenceless,
without gun to reply, or vessel TO stand
by it. The property destroyed nearly all
belonged to British, American, and other
foreign merchants, including the whole COM
meIcial part of the town, custom houses,
government buildings, sc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

ApvERrrsEMENTs.-We direct attention to several
new advertisements in paper to- day, among which
are the following;-C. c. Haskell, Dentistry; A. B
Mclendy, Dandy jack Frost & Goodhue, Lead Pipe
Flint Peasee, Wanted; r. Bradley, Dog Lost; Agents
Wanted; Hartley & Glass; Probate Notices, &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

TowNsnEND.-We understand that there is n pow
erfu revival in progress at Townshend. Meetings are
held every evening in the week, and are largely ut
tended The work is confined principally to thu
young people in the Academy and in the village
Eight were baptized last Sabbath and united with thu
Baptist church, and many others are designing to g
forward next Sabbath.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

REvIvALs.-Six young people were admitted to
Rev. DR.. Tycrs church. in this village, last Sunday,
four by profession and two by etter.-Rev. Mr.. Sher
win, of the Baptist church, administered the rite of
baptism to three Young people on the same day and
they were received into his church. There is at the
present time nm unusual degree of interest in religion
manifest in both these churches-We learn also that
in Westminster an increasing religious interest has
been prevailing or several weeks and that twenty or
thirty young PEOPLE rejoicing in the Christian
faith and hope.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

REMARKABLE OxEN.-Wm. f. Richardson Of this
village purchased last Monday of Jackson of Ches-
terrified, N. H. pair of six year old oxen estimated
to weigh from sixty to seventy hundred pounds. He
paid for them $1,000 Mr. Richardson intends to keep
them for exhibition at the State Fair next September.
They are remarkable for form and beauty us well as
for size. They are kept at David Goodels.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

NEW CnURcm.-We understand that several mem
bers of the Baptist Society in this village, finding
their present place of worship inadequate to the
wants of the parish, have in contemplation, and are
taking some preliminary steps to erect larger and
more commodous house of worship. We hope in a
few days to be able to give notice Of the success of
this movement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

COUNT GuRowsKI-M Many Of our readers will re-
member this man, who spent some time few years
ago Mt the Water Cure in this village. The papers
announce his death Mt Washington on Friday, 4th
inst, of the typhoid fever. lie is reported to have
been man of great and varied learning, mn ardent
friend and advocate of freedom, and n man OF many
and great msiortunes. Though rough aud uncouth
in manners and appearance he is said to have been a
man of generous and tender heart.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

Court RECoRD.-On Wednesday forenoon last
Horace B. Edwards of this village, was aragned be-
fore Royal Tyler, Esq, upon complaint of the Town
Grand Juror for breaking and entering the meat mar
ket of II. Badley, near the American House, on the
night previous with an intent of robbng the safe Of
Mr.. Hadey of its contents. BY the advice Of his
counsel the respondent waived an examinations and
bound over in the sum Of $1,000 for his appear
ance Mt the next September term Of the County
Court being able to obtain bail he was commit
ted to Jail Field & Tyler appeared for the prosecu-
tom Clarke &, Haskns for the respondent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

DusrY.-For several days our streets have been
uncomfortaby dusty, which has stirred up our citi'
zens to have them duly sprinkled, and Mr. Davenport
with his usual enterprise has been obtaining subscrp
tons for funds to defray the expense.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

PuRcHAsE.-Hen Glover having sold his house
on Walnut Street in this village, has purchased a
building lot on Oak Street on which he intends to
erect dwelling house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

HARD HIT-Rev Mr.. Stebbns, having
been Kissed Mt public meeting in San Fran
cisco, turned upon his assailant with, ~ hear
a hiss did ever a word of truth drop into
the vortex of hell without sending up a
hiss?"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

TAKE NoTIcE.-"Uncle Sam" wishes US to request
the gals" not to throw their hoop skirts into the
street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

TAxk NoTtCs, All notices Of births, marriages,
and deaths sent 10 the Phoenix for publication, must
be accompanied bya responsible name in order to SC
cure insertion.
pRiNrINe.-.Iob printing Of every description in n
workmanlike and prompt manner, done at fnE PHG
MIX OFFICE by Frank ID. Cobleigh.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

BuILDNG.-Estey & Co. have commenced laying
the foundation If new building on the lot recently
purchased of tn. Messrs. Frost of this village,
Milestone brock. The main building is to be one
hundred feet in length and thirty eight in breadth,
four storieS high, with wing fifty feet by thirty,
three stories high Thtre is also to be addition of
a small building to contain the engine to be used for
propelling the machinery Of the establishment. 1t is
to be employed for manufacturing purposes and when
completed and in operation will add materially to the
business and growth of the village
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

A QUEsTIoN.-Did you ever see two wo-
men pass each other in the street, without
each turning round "to see what the other
had on?"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

THE CHoLERA.-Two cases of the chol-
era have occurred in the city of New Y ork,
Notwithstanding all the precautions to pre-
vent it. A valuable pamphlet on the sub
ject of avoiding and of treating this disease
has been published, and is for sale at Eel
TOMS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-05-11

MEDICAL EssoCIATIoN.-The annual meeting Of
the Connecticut Valley Medical Association was held
at the Island House, at Bellows Falls, Wednesday,
May I'd, and was fully attended The following Off
GERS were chosen for the year ensuing:-President,
DR.. Gregg of Newport, n. H.; Vice President DR..
Scott of Plymouth; Secretary Dr. Holton of Putney;
Treasurer Dr. Nichols of Bellows Falls. The follow
ing persons were chosen delegates to the National
Medical Association DIR. Frost Of Bratleboro, DR..
Palmer of Ludlow, DR.. Hazeltine of Cavendsh, DR..
Crowley Of Mt. Holly, DIR. Cummings of Claremont'
n. H., and DR.. Carpenter Of Keene, n. ii.