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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

How FoRGERIEs ARE CoMMIrTED.-The
Tribune recently gave some novel and in
teresting facts touching the modus operdndi
of forgers. When we see how easily a
man can doctor check with acids we Won
der ut the comparatively small crop of
forgers which America has produced. The
forger, says the Tribune, has learned that
certain combination of acids when appli-
ed upon writing devours the ink and leaves
nc stain upon the.white paper. He provides
himself with Il vial of the transparent flu
id, and with small camel's hair brush, or
simply quill pen, and with magnifying
glass he is careful TO place the acid only
upon the ink; he usually urges that the
check to be altered shall be brought to him
while the writing is still fresh, only an
hour or two old; the erasure may then he
more neatly effected in the application of
the acid the sizing upon the surface of the
paper is of course destroyed; he takes up
a Sdchet of peculiar powder, and by fire.
quent delicate touches, reproduces the
smooth, firm writing-surface in such a
manner that powerful microscope is need
ed to detect the patch. Thus in a few min
utes he has a check in blank over a genu-
inc signature, and any desired numerals
may be inserted. The old-iashoned forg-
err who labored to reproduce the drawerss
signature was very slow person indeed
and ought to have been ashamed of him
self. Nowadays rascal can present "A
check properly signed 1t argues great
skill and watchfulness on the part of bank
cashiers and others that they are SO seldom
Xiclimized.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17
n .VEyy. Danger TO OCB.s.v Of
BLES.

nj. ,l,,,,ori,,o oohIo of tbo Jnterpation-
,r.,..I' ro,,a,,. ho,r,oon pnnta
poanJ tla,, Wei hoe boon 80 rroouent-
80, ~, ,.,.,,aa lit t,,o ,,os, ,,oo.
- -, - 49, s,,,'or;nto,dont of
.,''' ,s.o,t,,o, 80 osoar,o;,, tt, o.,,.e
- - 49,, g., c.o,.,,o,,t and
oarofr,i oxon,ira,ions of the iron at the
-. :, ,,,,,,' ar,,s,,od ora broLon
po'ns9 ~ i, ,aa, ,sxood 60 tto ooroIrsior that
49, aa,ooa hos icon dono hv tho loooor-
nv "'''''N'cN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17
.I.rOTIGER L.T.vD.N.sRH COVE.

The vandal spirit that has torn the lau-
rels from the brow of poor Christopher CO.
lumbus, robbed the story of old William
Tell of all its romance, knocked the last
bit of poetry out of the sweet love passag
es of sweet Pocahontas and gallant John
Smith, and taken away the glory from
score of other incidents, of hitherto un-
doubted authority, is still at work. This
time it has shown its clovcn foot in the
London (Eng.) Atheneum, and does not
retire from the scene until it has gone far
to demolish the historic truth of VOLTS
grand old poem on the "Bnrial of Sir John
More The vandal is compelled to ad-
nit the probable accuracy of the first line
mot a drum was heard" and behaves
himself tolerably well until he reaches the
opening Of the second stanza, 1--WE buried
him darkly, at dead of night" and then
he commences his attack. He shows from
the circumstances which Immediately de-
termined the time of the funeral, that it
took place an hour after daylight on the
morning of Jan. II. The next line, 1.-THE
sods with our bayonets turning is dis
posed of as sheer nonsense" 4" for the reason
that IAN untouched town like Corunna and
an untouched fortress like its citadel, al
ways abound with pickaxes and spades"
Not content with this achievement the au-
thor furiously assaults the sentiment, "By
the struggling moonbeams misty light"
for being "poetical flourish, inasmuch
as "the moon was but one day old, and
was invisible during the night of Jan 49,"
In conclusion after annihilating the poetic
assertion, "Few and short were the pray
ers we said" and clinching his argument
by the declaration that "the whole funeral
service of the English liturgy was read by
the chaplain, with the solemnities usual in
England" the vandal alleges that the en-
tire obsequies were conducted in regular
and methodical manner, without haste,
and with as much success as could be
achieved without first class undertaken,
and orthodox mourning carriages. The
onslaught may, or may not, be an effective
one but in either event, what's the use OF
knocking to pieces all these little bits Of
cherished legendary historyY We have
loved them for good many years, and so
did our fathers before us. Is it, therefore,
lust the tnlnB 10 20 10 Moih anu 'V"Nh N"i
youngsters how easily we have been gull
ed? If however, these musty iconoclasts
are TO be permitted to continue their mad
career, let them complete their cruel work
as soon as possible, and embrace in their
destructive solutions everything that is
not proved beyond peradventure, by
some reliable daily newspaper. Let them
show that Master G. Washington never
lacerated his fathers fruit trees, and that,
in fact, the old gentleman did not have any
for laceration that Grant never decided to
Eight it out ON this line !" that Lincoln
never perpetrated a joke; that the dying
Mulligan was perfectly innocent of the in
struction, Lay me down and save the
flag :" that st. Patrick's Day did not come
in the morning, and that nothing else
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17
BRATTLEBORO VT, FRIDAY, MARCH II, 1871.

"Well, check on Garft's bank will
do ?" 1 said smiling.
"I don't know nothing about checks nor
notes, sir; suvrings for me, please" said
the lad and the purchase was completed
by my fetching the gold from the bank
myself, returning to find the groom just
moving off.
"Thought 1t was all do, sir" said the
man, touching his hat and Frightening up;
and then, on my remembering him with
five shillings, he led my purchase to the
inn, where he was put to; and l drove
home delighted with my bargain, for no
horse could have gone better. He requir-
eb a touch or two with the whip once, but,
on the whole he trotted along most respec-
tably, and was as nice looking n plump
cob as parson need wish to drive.
Our boy was absent on my return, and /
had to take the new horse out myself, my
wife coming to see him by lantern-light,
patting him and expressing her admira-
ton loudly.
Farmer Tomson, being an early man,
was over the next morning by the time we
had done breakfast; and proudly led him
out to the stable, unfastened the halter,
and brought out the purchase smilingly,
while the old man walked round it, and
round 1t again, looked at its head, its tail,
ran his hand all over it; stopped down by
its legs one :byI one, and then looked at
me.
"Well," said /, "what ought to have Civ
en- for it?"
Pound leg ~ he exclaimed.
pooh l-nonsense y l said. whats
he worth?"
Pound leg, tell you man. Why,
drat it, parson, you've bought your own
old hoss again T.
"What y exclaimed laughing.
"Absurd - exclaimed Mrs. Tozer, who
Just then Joined us. "Why, Prince had
four white legs, and he'd follow me about
like dog. And so will you some day,
then-a poor fellow, then!'
To my. utter surprise, the hon Sc walked
up to her and put his nose in her hand, as
had seen Prince do scores Of times.
thought knew little about horses,
but l did not. The hollows over poor
Princes eyes, that had been blown out,
followed out again; his docked tail grew,
and the dye wore off his four stockings
while the dodge in re-shoeing him, so as
to give limp to the near fore foot, was
shown to me by the old farmer; and l
learned how that, where two legs were
lame they formed pair, and the lameness
was not noticed.
But, after all, did not lose thirty-one
pounds five; for, upon choking down my
disgust, and asking Farmer Tomsons adj
vice, he said "Turn him out in the pad
dock, the lameness may go off; but don't
think of trying law. Bear the first loss,
and don't throw good money after bad
I'll never say nowt about it,
|. Neither did till now and in proof o
my journey not being all lost, the lame
ness did go off, and we drove old Prince
till he died suddenly, five years after tht
Turning of the Screw.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

THE DAY OF REsT.-I think, with a shud-
der, sometimes, of what life would be with
ont Sunday-if day after day the great
wheel of the world went round with its
ceaseless clatter, never a rest in motion,
never pause in sound. l speak of the
Sabbath only in its original meaning, as a
word that signifies rest. And in this sense
it is by most most men, and ought to be by
all, esteemed as the greatest of all blessings
which Almighty benevolence has bestowed
on man. The worst Sabbath breaker of all
is the migrate who is not thankful when the
Sabbath comes round. He may go to
church three times day, and be austere in
all outward observances, but he breaks the
the Sabbath in his heart If he rejoices when
it is over. There are many kinds of wor-
ship, and l am humbly disposed to think
that the giving of thanks is not the least ac-
ceptable of them. If it be true that labor
are est ordre, we are praying during six
days of the week, and may devote the sew
enth TO praise. He who thoroughly enjoys
his day of rest lives from morning till night
in a state of thankfulness to the Almighty
the incense of praise is continually rising
from his heart. l do not envy the man
who does not hail the advent of Sunday,
and rejoice in the rest which II vouchsafes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

Wehave received neatly printed pamph-
let of 96 pages, published by order OF the
Iowa Board Of immigration, being treat
ise ON the resources of Iowa, and giving
useful information with regard to the State,
for the benefit of immigrants and others.
It is an exceedingly interesting document,
giving full and evidently accurate informa-
ton in regard to great variety of topics,
respecting which every intelligent person
win be glad TO be informed, and especially
Those who have an idea of leaving their
homes in New England and removing to
the newer and more inviting regions of the
west On account of its central position, its
salubrious climate, its fertile soil, its abun-
dant resources Iowa has great attractions.
These attractions are greatly enhanced by
the excellent government of the State, its
thriving and liberal institutions for the ed
ucation of the young, its institutions for
benevolent and charitable purposes, and
the enterprising and progressive spirit of
the people. A few facts will verify this last
statement. To the State University at Iowa
City young women as well as young men
are admitted, and last year 416 students
were in attendance. At the thriving town
of Ames the State Agricultural College is
located and during the past year 1872 stu
dents were in attendance, about one-fourth
of whom were young ladies'. BY the laws
of the State no distinction is now made be-
tween husband and wife in the possession
and enjoyment of property. Each is enti-
tied to the same dover in the estate of the
other and like interest descends to their
respective heirs; and the last General AS
sembly took the first step necessary for
amending the constitution so as to confer
the right of suffrage upon woman. The is
sue of the proposition depends rpon the ac-
tion of the General Assembly in 1872, and
vote of the people. If any of our Yer
mont friends are determined to leave this
goodly State and turn their footsteps west
ward, we advise them to investigate fully
the advantages which Iowa offers, as well
as other promising regions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17
vs.IFY W.O.uB.r WED.

Some close observer of our social rela-
tions, having looked about among his mar
ried female acquaintances, ventures to give
the following list, with an attempt TO indi-
cate the real reasons which influence too
many to marry:
Number one has married for home.
She got tired of working in factory, or
teaching school-she thought married life
on earth was but moonlight walks, buggy
rides. new bonnets and nothing to do.
Well, she as got her home, whether or
not she is tired of the membranes, this
deponent saith not inasmuch as this depon-
ent does not positively know.
Number two married because she had
seven young sisters, and a papa with mar
row income. She consulted the interests of
her family. Perhaps she would better have
consulted her own interests, by taking TAX
ing in light washing or going out by the
day to work.
Number three married because Mrs.
sounded so much better than Miss. She
was 20 years and IL months old, and anoth-
er month would have transformed her into
n regular old maid. Think how awful that
would have been!
Number four married because she want
ed somebody to pay her bills. Her husband
married for precisely the same reason, so
they are both lamenting at leisure.
Number five married because Fanny
White had Il nice new husband, and she
wasn't going to be left behind. Pity if
she couldn't get married as well as other
folks.
Number six married because she was
poor and wanted riches. She never count
ed on all other things that were inseparable
from those coveted riches.
Number seven married because she tho't
that she should like to travel. But Mr.
number seven changed his mind afterward
and all the travelling she has done has been
between the well and the back kitchen
door.
Number eight married out of spite, be-
cause her first love had taken to himself n
second love! This piece of retaliation might
| have done her good at the time, but in
the long run number eight found it did not
pay.
Number nine married because she had
read novels and wanted sympathy. Sym
pathy is n fine thing, but it cools down at a
rapid rate if the domestic kettle is not kept
boiling, and the domestic turkey is undone
Novels and housekeeping don't run very
well together in harness, to use sporting
phrase, and number mines supply of SYM
pathy didn't hold out very long.
Number ten married because she loved
her husband with all her heart and all her
soul. And she loves him still, and will
probably continue to love him, and is the
happiest wife in the world-so she says.
We have the all right motive at last-one
which, when sanctified by desire and res
olution to improve and elevate each other,
and to live true and holy lives before God,
cannot fail to call down the blessings of
Heaven. But sad is the fate of those who
marry from wrong motives-to escape their
share of lile's work, or TO get something &
for which they have nothing to give in re-
| turn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17
Gaining THINGs M THEIR
RIGHT .y.f.uES.

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CT. ,,,o ,,.ooood. ,,r
whicb ,yiiI ho usod IN Inv carnets for n
ot,,,,1, or 70 aid soma charity or roCorn,.
These Iadie. coax men to take shares. and
,,,or ,,,o ,r;zo 4, o,yordod IN the Iucl,v ticl-
n, ,otdor on,;d ,ho ohoors of tbo excitod
ticket-boldors and spectators. This is call
cd n roft,e. But in tbe~sipht of the law
and morality what il tbe difference be-
tween the lottery and the rattle?
Patrick Mahonev helms himself to hum
dred dollars and is sont IN the State-pris-
on os a thief Edward Crafty. placed in a
nosition of great resnonsibilitv. violates
his trust. and with marvellous adroitness
talses inv mr. a hundred thousand dollars
"Tbis is a financial irreoularitv." The aC-
fair il adjusted. notwithstanding he is A
criminal. 1t is soon hushed up and he
goes free. ready. like as not. for another
swindle.
Now wbv not call these things by their
right names and then deal with the rascals
occordiro,v This shielding of great
roouos and oovorirg mn gross frauds with
c,Iso lobe1s 10 fatal to mercantile honor
and nersopal inteoritv II confounds NOR
al distinctions and confuses the conscience.
Tho dav after n recent case of stealing on
tha mart of n hank -ofIicer we heard the
comments of two vounp men. one said.
go he is smart. he will get off. Men now
who toko frv thousond dollars from n
bort do mot go IN iaiI They comnromiso
,bo mottor and If is nossed over But if a
no,,or ~, o,I,co-hov sbou1d steaI ton dol
iors Ia ,yo,,ld ho iuoaod toll Won Nod
If intended to he a rooue should 90 if
stoen Tbon could bnv off This man
will not be disturbed-not n bit of it. That
is NOW tho yav of the world. IT lets great
rogues 90 scot free"
Tho running commentary of these lads
shows how tho thing strikes them.
Thora is n fatal weakness in tbus cover
inn nm tbese raids unon tho hank vaults
Jrntil mon foel that tbev must take the Ia.
! eal consonuencesof their rascalitv and suf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

His dear Roxsna, Qovely one,
Daughter Of his departed sony,
whose task II was, from year TO year,
To wait upon her grandfather.
This she pursued early and late,
His sad complaints TO mitigate,
with such true flial tenderness
As almost border'd on excess
And though she was both young and airy,
OF this she never seemed to weary;
But acted such a filial part,
Her kindness won and eased his heart.
"This same" said he, Tin my old age,
My pains and sorrows will assuage."
But, OF what earthly joys abidel
To him these comforts were denied
(The seasons oft grow dark and rainy,
Alas! the lovely young Ro1ans,
Came like flower that blooms In May,
And like q shadow-passed away.
Blighted untimeiy-before noon,
For her grandparent quite too soon.
OF kindred comforts thus bereft,
No brother dear or sister left,
Though some Of these had long endured,
All in the grave were now immured.
This worlds enjoyments last decrease,
Deaths hhrbingers alone increase;
As sickness, faintness, quivring pain,
shortness of breath, dismal train.
Such were the Joys he once procured,
And such the trials he endured.
Yet through life's changing scenes he passed.
And his integrity held fast;
Neer too elate, nor too cast down,
whether fortune did smile or frown.
when nearly all earth's joys had fed,
In death he bowed his hoary head;
To him q crown of glory here,
No friend for him need drop tear;
From death to life he'll bo restored,
To dwell forever with the Lord.
with endless bliss and glory crowned,
Where no discomftures abound,
The path he trod, with care pursue,
And youIl be crowned with glory too.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

The Legislature of Vermont having
authorized to contract with Julian Scott,
an artist born in the State, for the painting
of an historical battle-piece, to be hung in
the Capitol, a discussion has arisen as 10
what battle of our late war should thus be
distinguished. Aldace +. Walker in the
Rutland Herald, gives very strong reasons
for selecting as the subject for the artist
the battle of Winchester, or as 1t is OFF,
clally called, the battle of opequan, in
which Sheridan, largely aided by Vermont
troops, won his first and greatest victory
in the Shenandoah Valley.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

WRITTEN FOR THE VERMONT PHGsu.
ELEGY
on DEATH OF
E.vsIG.V S.g.uUEL sTRsTTON'.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-03-17

transpired in the way we have always de-
voutly believed. And then let them cudg-
el their brains until they have rooted out
of existence the last fragment of that time
honored precept, "Where ignorance is bliss,
Ills folly to be wise. .'-Boston Journal