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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-03-19
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New England has the chairmsnship:of
eight important. Senate committees. The
assignments give general satisfaction.
The favorite horse of Rev.. Dr. Chan
ming recently died at Portsmouth, r. l.,
aged forty-nine years. At the decease OF
tho doctor person was specially charged
to take good care of him rs long as he might
live. This person died and another was
selected TO see that the doctors wishes we're
carried out.
A very curious railroad accident hap
pened recently near Mirzapore, India. A
large elephant, seeing the red light and
smoke, concluded the noisy locomotive
was.an enemy to be summsrily demolish-
ed. He accordingly placed himself on the
track, and met the strange creature head
on, with trunk and tusks. The result wa.
a dead elephant and II cars capsired. Only
one man was killed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-03-19

SrEwAnT's WORKING MEN AND WoMEN's
HorELs.-what has only been heretofore
known to but few has recently been made
public, namely: that Mr.. A. Il. Stewart OF
New York has been arranging charitable
enterprise on a colossal scale, which VIII
operate in direction where much help IL
need ed. He proposes to erect houses Tor
the working men and women OF New YORK.
and already ground has been broken for
the foundation of one of these institutions.
II IL to be erected on Fourth avenue, be-
tween Thirty-second and Thirty-third
streets, This spot has been cleared OF all
old buildings, and for week past men have
been at work digging out old stones and
cellars, preparatory to the work for the new
structure. The ground on which 1t is to
stand is the large vacant square oppositethe
New Haven Tunnel. 1t contains twenty
two lots, for which Mr.. Stewart paid about
500, 900, and is 100 by 205 feet. On this
square magnificent building is to be rais-
ed, iron, fire-proof, seven stories high, and
architecturally finer than any other strue-
ure in the city. This will be the working
| women's hotel. Hero sewing girls, female
| clerks, hard-working women OF every
trade, are to be provided with board and
room for the smallest possible sum, and
the house Is to be managed in the best man.
ner. The ground floor may be let out ioi
stores, the proceeds to be applied to the
building of other similar institutions. The
entire cost of the building will be about
s., 900, 900. The edifice will not be complst-
ed in less than two years. II Itisunderstosd
that Mr.. Stewart also proposes to put up, in
time, working mems hotel on tho sane
plan. These general outlines OF his inten-
tions are all that are given to the public ai
present, but they indicate scope to bis
benefactions which has never before been
attempted by any single American citizen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-03-19

RISK OF GREAT EATERs.-Halls Journal
of Health contains the following informa-
toni
Great Gators never live long. voracious
appetite, so far from being sign of good
health, is a certain indication of disease.
some dyspeptics are always hungry, and
sshlsaps>w4-er-e exiting; but as soon as they
lave finished eating they endure torments
SO distressing in their nature as to make the
unhappy victim wish for death. The appe-
lite Of health is that which is inclined mod
erately to eat when eating time comes, and
which, when satisfied, leaves no unpleasant
reminders. Multitudesmeasure their health
by the quantity they eat; and, out of ten
persons, nine are gratified with an increase
of weight, when in reality it indicates an
increase in disease, showing that the absor'
bents of the system are too weak to dis
charge their duty, and the tendency to nat
ness, to obesity, increases until existence
becomes a burden, and sudden death closes
| the painful history.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-03-19

WANTED, AN EASY PLAcE.-ReV' Henry
ward Beocher some time since received
letter from young man, who recommend
e1 himself very highly as being honest, &C.,
and closed with the request: sect me an
easy situation, that honesty may be reward
ed" TO which Mr.. Beecher replied;
Don't bo an editor if you would be easy
Do not try the law. Avoid school Keeping
Keep out of the pulpit. Let alone all ships
stores, shops and merchandise Abhel
nolitics. Keep away from lawyers Dom
practice medicine. BE not farmer nor
mechanic; neither soldier nor sailor
Don't study. Don't think. Don't work
None OF them are easy. o, my honest friend
Won are in very hard world know o
hut one real easy place in it, That plae'
is the gravel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-03-19

Stephen Hill, a substantial citizen Of
Chichester, N. H., took sudden cold a
fortnight ago, soon aiterward became in
sane, and was brought to the asylum in
Concord, where he died on Saturday, raw
ing'maniac,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-03-19

The first piano ever shipped to Japan
was recently sent by New Haven manu-
facturer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-03-19


JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and Executive Com
mittee;
HENRY d COOKE, Vice President.
EMERSON W. PEEr Secretary aud Aetrary-
This Company National in its Character, offers, by
reason of Large Capital Low Rates Of Premium and
New Tables, the most desirable Of insurng life
yet presented to the public.
The rates Of premium being largely reduced, are
made favorable to the insurers those of the best
Mutual Companies and avoid all the complications and
uncertainties of Notes, Dividends and the misunder-
standings which the latter apt to the Policy
Holder.
Severarmew and attractive tables now presented
which need only to be understood prove acceptable to
the public such as the INCOME-PRoDUCING POLICY
and RETURN PREMIUM POLICY In the former, the
policy holder not only life insurance, payable
at DEATH but will receive II living after period Of few
years. annual income equal to ten per cent 90 per
cent? Of the par Of his policy In the latter the Compa-
ny agree return to the assured the total amount OF
the money he has paid in in addition to the amount OF
| his policy.
The attention Of persons contemplating insurins
their lives or increasing the amount Of insurance they
already have Is called to the special advantages offered
| by the National Life Insurance Company.
Circulars Pamphlets and full particulars given on ap
| plicstion to the
Bratt1ebOro Agency.
p cHILDs, Agent for wilmington and vicinity
whose Post ofice address ia Brattleboro, Vt.
rV-Afew energetic gentlemen of respectabilty want
| ed to represent this Company In windham and Windso
| Counties; TO such liberal terms will be offered.
Address
| b. r. JENNIE,
District Superintendent Of Agencies Brattleboro VI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-03-19
FIRE INSUR1N nee.

FIRE INSUR1 NOE.
Home Insurance Co., New Haven, ct.
Cash Capital, 81, l,ooO,OoO
Surplus, s6l9,O7O a.
Receipts for 1867, 81, sSo,O25 OF.
Losses by Fire promptly adjusted and paid.
D. II. SATTERLER, PRKsIDEsr.
wM. q. GOODEII- SECRETARY.
BENZ. Il. JENNIE, AGENT.
orn Exchange ]nitltlU Ctnlaly,
New York.
Cash Capital 100000,
Established In 1858.
r. II MASON, PREsIDKHr.
GEORGE A. DRESSER, sRoRETARr
BENZ. II. JENNIE, AolET.
Brattleb0rS. Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-03-19

They had been married year, and the
honeymoon had shone as steadily as if it
had been heightened by special dispensa-
tion. But it waned at last, as it always
does, and the conflict of life began.
Let the honeymoon be longer or shorter,
the first few months that followit are as the
crucible in which every woman's heart is
tried as by fire, and they prove most abund-
antly of what metal she is. When she first
wakens from the rosy dreams of love to a
consciousness of some of the hard facts OF
life-when it dawns upon her that
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-03-19

OFFICERS:
CLARENCE H. CLARK, President;
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and Executive Com
mittee;
HENRY ID COOKE, vce-Presdent
EMERSON w. PEET Secretary aud AetIiary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-03-19

A. P. CHILDs, Agent for Wilmington and vicinity,
whose Post Office address ia Brattleboro VI.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-14

city fall of thirty feet can be secured, and
water enough. obtained to run fifty or sixty
first-olass mills. It is proposed to make thle
canal serve at least three distinct purposes. to
wit: turn the mill wheels, bring water to sup
ply the city, and serve as channel foI Doats,
to bring wood and country produce to the city.
1 am told that the average excavation or tne
at some points they will have to dig down TO Q
considerable depth. and at others they WILL
have fill up the ravines:
find many Carolina and several Charleston
names among the merchants ana business
men here, aud they all inquire an1lously about
the dear old city and it's future prospects.
Those who. in infancy, have been husned 10
sleep by the rustic OF the palmetto as its leaves
we're stirred by Atlantic breezes, seem TO cling
with fond remembrance to that past, and ever
to wish success and happiness to our "Clty py
Macon is lighted by gas, and the lamps are
lighted aid extinguished ~ mounted 'Uncie
True, The horse used for this purpose 10 30
perfectly trained that he needs no euld lnce
lop, stopping Just long enough at each lamp
for bis rider to light the lamp, and as the door
clicks in closing it, springs off at galop direct
to the next poet. Mqcon has its organized
poll,e. They are uniformed in Confederate
gray and present neat appearance.
Among the amusements OF the young peo-
pie here, boating on the river ls becoming the
most sought after, and numerous clubs are
beng formed. In few days ''L1 Belle" we'll
know in Charleston 70 y-boat circles, will float
upon the Ocomulgee, propelled by Georgia 3
sons. The transfer from her Charleston. to
her Macon owners has just been effected by
Mr.. John Ineraham. son Of the gallant Com.
modore. MIR. lngraham is one of The officers OF
the National Bank OF this city; and beng an
ex.naval officer, is we'll fitted to coach crew.
SENIOR.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-14
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, June 12.-It is ascertained GER
tainly that the negro Turner, postmaster at
Macon, Georgia, has not fled his BOND. De-
tails regarding his case are withheld.
The military have been instructed to treat
Kansas eoldiers found outside the reservations
as outlaws and vasrants.
Senator Ross wants troops 10 quell the Kan
sas Indians.
Later adv:ces place Minister McMahon safe
with Lopez, about fifty miles from Asuncion.
Nc property seized by any internal revenue
officers will be released by order Of the COM
missioner until the officer who made the seiz-
ure and the assessor and collector Of the dis
trict have reported the facts in the case with
the rec, mmendation, or had ample olportuni-
ty to make such report and recommendation.
The National Division Of the Sons of Tempe
rance took no action regarding the admission
O? negroes to subordinate divisions. Cues
ton referred to State and Territorial Grand
Divisions.
Commissioner Delano has decided adversely
to exemption from taxation claimed by cotton
brokers.
WASHINGTON, jane 13.-General Fremont
called on the Vile de Paris.
The Quaker City has been seized.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-14

from the ground. Mr.. Sslby found himself be
meath number of fellow passengers, male and
female. who were soon struggling amid the
din and alarm for extricaion. In the catas-
trophe all the lights had been e1tinguished,
and men, women and children were screaming
at the top of their voices, and, all being in total
darkness. no one could tell at the time the ex-
tent of the accident or ascertain who had
been injured or who had escaped. There
was no chance Of egress from the car by
the doors, its ends Icing embedded in the
banks. Following the promptings of instinct,
Mr.Seby, who had maintained pretty good
position, and never lost his presence OF mind,
knocked out window sash which he felt below
him. with his foot, and creeping out from be-
meath the ruins. was at once in o position to re.
heve others. One alter another. then, he re-
ceived women and children in that car as they
were brought forward and handed out by other
male passengers. An aged lady fell through
one OF the windows, and had her head badly
cut, and an infant and its co!ored nurse were
burt badly, but with these exceptions the pas
sensers In this car all escaped serious injury,
although no one got off without bruises. The
chair car followed, and crashing against the
dilapidated ladies' car, was also thrown on Its
side, and the passengers shared about the
same fate Of those in the ladies' car. The
sleeping cars were also thrown of but not up
set, and no one in them was hurt. The Presl-
dents car remained on the track, and none
were disturbed 10 it.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-14
THE WdR IN CUBA.

WASHINGTON, June 12.-The Cubans have
dispatches reporting the following Two expe-
ditions Of over six hundred, with arms. ammu-
milton and provisions, safely landed and Joined
the patriots. Trial Of soldiers Of the late war
for desertions from Spaniard to Cubans, is in
oreasing. Frequent collisions occur between
the troops and the volunteers, whose animosl.
ties are irreconcilable. The Cubans have Or
ganized their forces into two Amy corps.
General Thomas Jordan commands one. A
battle between Jordan's and Lescas' forces is
daily expected. Jordan has over two thousand
Americans in his corps.
HAVANA, June 1S.-Severe engagements are
reported near Puerto Principe. and hundreds
are said to be killed, including General Mar
mora !; but reliable Information is wanting.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-14

fi.th building ls under way. The four houses
contain about 1900 rooms and accommodate
aoout 22OO people. AL the rooms are occupied.
TIE average rent Of room is ABOUT 2s. per
size &c, The expense OF erecting and main.
tanning these buildings, thus far, has beenaess
tbau fl5O 600, which leaves f250000 untouch-
ed. Including accumulated interest and rents.
Some detrimental and ignorant reports have
PLACED the architects fees at an enormous fig
ire. The fact is, that the whole sum OF archi-
tects. fees, up to the present & time, has AMOUNT
erected and all lands purchased. The expense
Of the whole concern, including the pay Of the
secretary and agents, does not amount to more
than f50O to f6O0 q year. It is managed eco
nomlcally, for the sole, exclusive beoeft
Of the industrious poor, fir whom it
trustees receive a dollar of income from
it. 1t is reproductive entirely. The rents
aud interest are intended to be perpetually ap-
piled for the purpose for which the original
sum was designed. Two houses similar to
those already built will soon be put up. In the
course of century, this fund and the revenue
derived from it ought to provide ho nes for the
Door Of all London. The enterprises Of Miss
Coutts and of Waterloo are conducted en- an
enlirely different basis. MISS Coutts m. rket
house at BeJhnal Green is not purely chari.
table institution. Every stall in that building
is rented by the lady on her own account"
To the question how hls American charities
had operated, the philanthropist replied that
they were operating to his complete satisfac-
ton in every resrect. He considered them
the most benefcent Of investments in their
way.
Mr.. Peabody proceeded to state that he had
given away, altogether, $1,000 600. He first
made his fImily rlch, by securing to the men,
bers thereof 81, SOC, 900. BIS gift to the Pea
body Institute IN Baltimore was 81 0O0 600 he
presented something like 81 400. 900 TO the Uni
versities Of Harvard aud Yale, aud to institu-
tions in Salem. Dan ,ers and elsewhere. He
presented 81 OOO, 600 to aii the cause Of educa-
ton IN the South 81, ,0OO 600 in cash and 900.
600 of Mississippi six percent. bonds, "~hlch,"
said .ir. Peabody, ''wil ultimately be good"
1t is evident enough that the enormously
wealthy dispenser OF millions who sat there on
the sofa is tar down the decline OF life: Yet
many years may yet be insured to him by bis
temperate habits and his naturally robust con-
stltutiUn,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-14

HOwARD.-Departed this life. May "a, 1869. Mrs.
ANNA MARIA JOUSskT HOWARD, native Of
Charleston s. Co. and consort of the late Captain I.
N. HOWARD.
She has un iergone the sentence which hangs over
all the children Of men, and which none can escape;
abe has yielded to The panQs OF disease aud terml-
mated her mortal career. Filjal love would fain haze
retained her still longer in this world, but thu call OF
God cannot be resisted, and submission to Bis holy
will is sacred duty inculcatsd by religion. Whilst
her soul has taken it fipht to the bosom Of its
aker, her body is consigned to the stiffness OF the
tomb Nature prompts US to grieye when we reflect
that this separation must last as long as our lives.
and ibe lemu silence Of the gaSe is well ca culat-
ed to increase and perpeiuate our sorrow. Put re-
ligiop, thou comforter In all our afhictions thou
cheerest our hearts which death has stricken with
sadness; the gloom which death has cast around the
Ia hy abode Of dear mother thou dispellest
With the joyful light OF thy countenance and the
consolation Of thy heavenly teaching. This body
shall again Iise al the voice OF Gods mess niger to
life OF Immortality. and. we hope, also to one OF
glory and happiness; for the soul that once animated
it was marked with the sign nf redemption Ind ll'u-
minated with the light of the true faith. This was
to rer Gods most precious g,f conferred upon her
whilst she yet young in yesrs, through the In.
s,rume entallty of the great ard good Bishop Eng.
laud gift which she priced beyond everything that
this world could offer her and which was the ground
Of her hope and tue source OF her consol In Life
and IN death; this Is the rtcory tchich conquere the
100 Id, our fdh
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-14
ADUEL AND IT'S RESULTS.

R1cHnoNp, June 19.-On Saturday afternoon
the expected duel bstween Captain W. E. Cam
eron, editor Of the Petersburg Index tconser-
yatiye,) and Robert ". Hughes, contributor
to the Richmond State Journal (Reoublican } in
consequence Of an article denouncing Husaes,
(pubhshed in auother column of The NEws,)
took place in North Carolina, sixteen miles
from the Norfolk aud Petersburg Railroad.
The weapons used we're pistols. Captain Cam
eron was struck IN the breast at the first fire,
the ball sinking the ribs and glancing.
Huehes demanded another fire, bot the sur
oeons pronounced Cameron unable to deliver
another shot: hughes then declared he was
satisfied. Cameron's wounds severe but not
aannarnna.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-14
AMLLITARY TRIAL.

JAorsoN, Mnss., Juue 10.-The trial Of E. n.
Yerger for kiling Colonel Crane commenced
to-day, beIare military commission; Briggs
dier-Generai &. g. Granger, president. The
oo1hsel for the prisoner 6lsd anobsection TO
trial by military commission, which will be
argued tomorrow. Yerger pleaded not
guilty to the charges and specifications. Emil
nent counsel have besn engaged for the de-
fence.
JACKSON. June 1.-The military commission
in the case. OF Yergsr 10 progressing slowly.
The right OF General Granger, president Of the
commission, to sit on the case was challenged
by the defence, on the ground that he had
formed an>opinion as to the guilt VI the pris-
oner. The defence argued that the rules go--
erning juries In civil cases should govern the
commission. The challenge was sustained aud
Granger Withdrew. tGenerllS Swift is now pres
ident. ..,
The defence entered a plea to the jurisdic-
tion Of the comndission, on the ground OF
the accused being citizen .wh,' has never
been in the army or navy; the offence is
against the Laws Of Mississippi, and insists
that undor-the Constitution OF the United
States he cannoEbe tried except BY indlc lctment
OF 4 grand Jury, aud the commission has not
the right to try,sexeept ON sucn Indictment
Willis P. Harris argued for the defence, Colonel
Layton for the commission. Plea OF defence
oyerruled. The charges and specifications
were read and prisoner plead not guilty to al
the charges Of murder. The Pilot. Radical
organ, freely o limits that the difficulty be-
tween Yerger and Crane was entirely OF per-
sonsAcaa -acter. The examination Of witness
es commences Moudsy. Great interest ID manl-
Tested in the case.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-14
-MARENGO.-F YER AND AGUE

s@MARENGO.-F YER AND AGUE
CURE, TONIC. FEVER PREV GNr.VE-Thls val.
liable medisasss entirely vegetable in its prepara-
ton, is offered TO the public and warranted to cure
any case OF CHILLs AND FEVER Of however long
standing, completely sraicltins Its effect from the
system, purifyinsthe blool, strengthening the di-
gest,vs organs, inducing an appetite. and keeping
the system in perfect health.
Those suffering from debility arising from any
causc will find it the purest and best TONIC to be
had any where. To parsons residing in un healthy
sections, or who are predisposed to fevers OF any
kind. it will be fouad invaluable as preventive 1t
is quite pleasant to the taste. and can be given to
children of all ages without injury Numerous let
ers have been received testifying to its efficacy and
value as q FEVER AND AGUE CURE AND TONIC.
II is fully guaranteed to give complete and u1iver'
sal satisfaction.
MARENGO is no humbug. Try IT.
For sale atreiail by all Druggists.
At wholesale By Dow1E & NOISE, corner Meet
ing and Hasel streets; GooDRICH. WINEMAN &
CO., Hayne-street. and G. J. IUHN. General agent
Of Proprietor southeast corner King and John
streets, Charleston, 3 C. Dao Smos June 8
sg GENERAL DEBILITY Is NATURES
APPEAL FOR HELP-Tbousands of persons, with
ont apy spec A. aiiment are the rictoms of laDauor
and Jassltude. The unthinkins are apt to confound
this species OF inertiop with laziness, whereas it
usually ari4es from want OF organic energy, Tor
which the subjects of it ore no m m)ro responsible
th,p the near.sghted are for their detective vision.
Such persons, although they may be free from pain,
are as truly invaids, and as much in need Of medi-
cal aid, as if they were tormented with the pangs Of
acute disease They require tonic and Alternative
that will rouse and regulate their torpid erganiza.
tions. In cases of this Kind, HOSTETTER'S ST0-
MACH BITTERo produce au immedr te and most
favorable effect. The debilitaed and despondIng
valetudinalian, who ieels as ii he were but hall
alive; who shuns company and has no relish either
for business or pleasure, is metamorphosed, by a
brief course Of This most potent vegetable invgo-
rant, into quite different being Tie change of.
fected by the BITE Rs. in his bodily and mental
condition, Is surprise to himself and his friends.
He mopes no longer; the active principle Of life
which seemed to have died cut Of him. is reawaktn.
ed, and he feels like q new man. Remem mber1ng
that debility Is not ony an afotion itself. but an
iuvtah u to disease no time should be lost IN re-
cruiting the broken do system ~tth this choicest
and most potent Of all ion,cs and neryInes.
June II D&c
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-14
Marrieo.

RAsELL-wILLETT- Tuesday. Jure 8. In
CaIvary Church, New York City, by the Rev. WIZ
IIAM i. MoRoAr. d. D.. LEWIS CRUGER HAstLL
Of south Carolips, to CLEMENT LLOYD, daughter
Of EDWARD NJ. WnLRTT, of New York
YOUNG G-KUHTMANN.-On the Sd OF June. inst
a Mount Ina at the residenee Of the brides father
by Rev. A. b. CORNISH. Mr.. ROBERT YOUNG, OF
Walballa to Miss ANNA w., eldest daughter OF Col
mel b. W. KUHTMANN.
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5aueral Hotifes.

Of Mr.. and Mis. LEVIN, ore invited to attend the
funeral services Of their infant FLORENCE, from
their residence No. 1s Henreta.street THIS AFTER
NOON, at Four o'clock. June IA