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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-28

DRUMMISG VS. ADvERTIsING.-There are
said to be $4,000 drummers out of New
York city alone. These average at least
$500 in salary and commissions, or $751;
500, 600 paid to the whole number in saa-
ries. If to this we add their travelling ex-
penses, "a per day, and estimating they are
upon the road $50 days during the year, we
have an item Of zl5,000,000 more, and an
aggregate of So, ,000, COO, which is added to
the price of goods sold. AZ there are about
800, 600 retail stores in the country which
the goods eventually reach, we find every
dealer taxed sl75 per year to sustain this
army of "drummers'' from New York city
alone. We would not be understood to say
that in all instances and under all circum-
stances the employment Ji travelling sales
men should be dispensed with, for under
certain circumstances it is an absolute ne
cessity. In introducing new article to the
attention of the trade, or a new or improved
p ckagc or manner of putting up goods, in
speciaties generally, or whatever cannot
he described ntelligibly, or understood
clearly, without seeing the article, then
such course becomes indispensable, and
an advantage to both buyer and seller. But
even then, after such an article or staple or
manufacture has become universally
known, the "drummer' can be dispensed
with to the advantage of both parties.
Leading firms in every line of business,
who have hitherto refused to make known
their business in any other way except
through the expense Of maintaining dozen
or more drummers securing the country,
have dispensed with their services and re-
turned to system of judicious advertising,
which cannot fail to he highly remunera-
tive. Those who have tried the two syn
tens are loud in their praises Of the latter
method. A firm laboring under the neces-
sary heavy expenses Of maintaining dozen
salesmcn at cost of 49,, 600 to SO, 600 per
annum, cannot afford to sell its goods at as
low a figure as a firm whose expenses are
reduced by the same amount. Indeed, ex-
perience proves that competition by tho
latter against the former is almost impossi-
ble.-Neir York Grocer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-28
The Leisure Hour.
S.usTIE'S VIEW CLERH.
ny MARY GRACE HALPINE.

jenkins met Smith his senior partner, al
the depot, who had been ON a bushes,
tour.
'Iow's business" inquired the latter.
"All right; got new clerk"
scot new clerk, have you? Where's
Jones? ?"
Discharged him. An idle, extravagant
impudent young dog"
"True enough and the new one won't
be any better. Drinking, gambling, late
hours and fast horses-that's the way with
'em all"
And Smith groaned.
Jen kins' eyes twinkled. He well knew
the peculiarities of his good hearted but
eccentric bachelor partner
"Well, the new clerk don't drink nor
gamble, I'm quite certain of that and has
thus far been very industrious and atten-
tive"
. "rhus far? Oh, yes, wait month. New
brooms sweep CLEAN"
"Oh, well, if the new clerk don't suit YOU.
you can send the new clerk adrit, that's $
all. / only took her-ahem the new
clerk, on trial"
"Oh, yes. IIer-that is to say, the clerk $
name is Gardner. But here we are"
As was his usual custom, Mr.. Smith
went through the store, past the array of
clerks on either side of the counter with
out gancing to the right or LEFT. But when
he reached his private office, at the further
end, he looked through the glass door,
which was so situated that hc could see all
that was going on in the store.
As his eyes fell on the occupant of desk
near the door, he started.
"Whars that?" he exclaimed, turning
sharply upon his partner, who had follow
ed him.
Jenkins gazed composedly upon the
slender form, whose graceful head was bent
intently over ledger that lay open upon
a desk before her.
"rhatY Why, that's our new clerk"
Smith rubbed his eyes and looked once
more.
"Why, it's woman r. he exclaimed,
with AN AIR Of incredulity and horror.
81 should rather say ii was" said Jen-
kins, coolly ..'and confounded pretty one
at that"
Smith gave his partner look of virtu-
Gus Indignation.
"Mr. jenkins, this is no place for wo-
man"
"Think not2 Now it strikes me that
she fits the place very neatly"
"The proper place for woman is in tho
sanctuary at homew
This was rather pet observation of Mr.
Smiths, which he had read somewhere.
and which he considered clincher in any
such argument
"But suppose she hasn't any2"
That was "a poser; and in his efforts to
surmount it, Mr., Smith got excited.
"IIasn't any? Why, sir, she must-she
ought to have one
every true. In fact, so confident am
on that point, that have some thoughts of
Offering her mine; or at least to share II
with her."
"Mr. jenkins, this is not n fit subject for
jestw
"Irs II serious matter, | know; so, on the
whole, perhaps had better think it over a
while longer, Besides, there Il no know
ing If she would accept my offer, together
with the membranes that go with IT,"
Jenkins" returned Smith, severely,
"will you cease trining and attend to the
business in hand2 This woman must CO."
every well. You told me you wanted n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-28

FROM PORTER To- PRoFEssoR.-Pro
Lawrence Minor, a colored man, recently
appointed to professorship in Alcorn uni
versty, Mississippi, was born on elm
wood plantation, in Ascension parish,
Louisiana, II few miles from Donaldson
vile and some 70 miles up the river from
New Orleans. His father was the rich
owner of the plantation, bachelor up to
the time of his death. He had three child
ren by Minors mother, two boys and one
girl. The daughter is now living in Cleve-
land, Ohio, and has a son, private secretary
to Lieut.. Gov. Dunn. One of the sons was
an officer in the first colorod company ever
raise d in the United States, and participat-
ed in most of the battles of Missouri and
Arkansas under Curtis. He died some
years since from maladies contracted In
service. The other son is the subject of
this article. Before the fathers death he
was importuned by lady members Of his
family-which was and is one of the best i'm
the South-to give his children thorough
education, to which he consented, and ell
gagged a private tutor for that purpose. As
they grew up he prepared to send them
North, where better facilities existed, but
death intervened before carrying out his
intention. lie left provision in his will
however, manu- mtting the children and
their mother, and providing for the further
education of the former. In the year ls46,
Lawrence, then quite a young man, en-
tered the class of 80 in Oberlin college.
Ohio, where he is said to have been distjn-
guished for proficiency in every study he
undertook. During his senior year, how
ever, a slight difficulty occurred between
himself and one of the tutors, which was
brought to the attention of the faculty. The
option was given him either to apologize
or be dismissed, but, with all the blood of
his father boiling in his veins at the real or
iancied injustice done him, he embraced
the latter alternative and left the COLLEGE,
In 1850 he went to New Orleans, and taught
school for four years or more. lie then
married, and, coming North, went ON the
river AS porter on one of the steamers of
the Louisville and Henderson mail-llne
where he remained until taking a similar
position on the mail line between this city
and Cincinnati In this position, il NAV
be remarked from the experience of ali
who knew him, he was noted for the cour
teous and dignified manner in which the
duties Of his place were accomplished. II
was always a matter of wonder that he
should have remained in such a subordi-
nate and obscure situation, but, as he said
yesterday, the provision for his family for
bade any political aspirations he might
have had, and kept him close 10 the busi-
ness that assured TO them n comfortable
subsistence. In this position he remained
until the reception Of the news, as above
stated, of his appointment as professor in
sures him n salary Of s25O0 per annum, and
If we mistake not, the place will lead TO
much higher emolument.- Louisville Obur-
ier Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-28

ayes, sir. He asked me to be his house,
keeper, and told him that would"
"But, my child, Mr.. Jenkins is young
man it would hardly be proper for you to
keep house for him. Now with me II Is
different"
And Georgiana inwardly agreed with
him. In fact there was all the difference
in the world TO her.
"But he has asked me to he his wife as
well US housekeeper."
"O-o-o-hl" !"
Smiths first feeling was that of intense
astonshment, his next of quite as strong
chagrin. But 1t all ended in an emotion OF
thankfulnoss that he had not committed
himself
But his disappointment could not have
rankled very deep, for he attended the
wedding, viewing with silent tranquility
the ceremony that transformed his new
clerk into the happy wife of his fortunate
partner, Jenkins.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-28
COR E.f.

Corea is vast peninsula, northeast OF
China from which it is separated by the
Yellow Sea. The population is estimated
at l0,000,0O0. The country is divided into
provinces and contains some 800 cities
and towns. The government is "a despot-
ism, and all the lands are held from the
sovereign who claims one-tenth of the ag-
ricultural product as an annual tribute.
The area of the peninsula is 79,4l4 miles,
exclusive of the numerous islands which
surround its southern shores. II is n land
of mountains, many on the sea-board
reaching an elevation of from 900 to 5000
feet. The chief river is the Ya-lu-kiang.
which partly forms the northern bounda-
ry, but which is admitted by all to belong
to Corea it is called the Aye-kiang by the
Chinese. The navigation of the eastern
branch of this stream is interdicted by the
Coreans, and Cinnamon found attempting
to use it are put to DEATH Sand-banks are
numerous on this river, and there is a sand
bar at each of its mouths. But the Chinese
declare that navigation is comparatively
easy, and that large steamers could enter
the eastern branch. The western coast is
dangerous, owing partly to the strong tides
among the islands and rocks. Op the east
ern coast, however, there is deep water,
several excellent harbcrs, of which Chosan
on the south, and Broughton, on the north
are best known.
The climate is magnificent, for Corea
possesses not only all the advantages of
hill and dale, and river and sea, but lying
in the very mouth of the great Chinese
c hannel, it receives the full force of the
sou th-east monsoon, with all of its fertil-
izing and genial influences. As conse-
quence, many Of its productions reach a
maturity and peri, ction far surprising
those of North China. The winter is also
much less severe, and the summer is far
more enjoyable than on the mainland.
The people clearly belong to the same
stock as the Mongols, Mauchus, japanese,
and Chinese. They arc brave and are true
friends, but dangerous foes. Looked at
from commercial point of view, the Co.
reans are undoubtedly possessed of con.
siderable Ingenuity MS evinced in their
garments and manufactures. The cotton
produced in Corea is far superior to that in
any part of China; it is long in the staple
and fine in quality, just like the best kinds.
of Carolina cotton. The COreans are very
fond of foreign cotton cloth, and buy it
largely from the Chinese at the gates. They
also smuggle considerable quantities of it
every year on the coast. The country
teens with mineral wealth, and has vast
undeveloped resources of all kinds. The
people possess capacities of no mean de-
scription they are intelligent, acute, and
ingenious. China Injuries the trade of the
peninsula by pernicious regulations. There
ar e only three places where trade with the
Chinese is allowed, and at these only for
brief periods, at stated intervals, These
ira ding-places are called "gates," the first
of whi ch is on the south of Fung- Whang-
Chung, the second near IIun-C Chun, and
the third is now hardly anything else than
a military station.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-28
NO. 80.

ing been blown open, she took her chill
hall into the bedroom, put her children on
the bed, and kneeled by the bedside. In
this position the lightning struck her, caus-
ing instant death. Mr.. Blakemore was in
the hall, and the same bolt killed him.
Several other persons were more or less in
jured. The two daughters with whom Mrs.
Lowell was kneeling in prayer were unin-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-28

SISGULAR DEATH BY LIaHTSINo.-The
st. Joseph, Mo. Gaze''- gives the follow
ing particulars OF the death by lightning of
Mrs. Lowell and Mr. Blakemore during
the terrible hurricane in that vicinity on
the 18th inst. The house in which the two
persons were killed is situated five miles
southeast from st. Joseph. When the
storm commenced Mrs. Lowell was up
stairs reading to her little daughter from
the Bible. The windows of the room hav-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-28

wRrTTEs FOR THE VERMONT PHUSu.
HsIT.rGi
As 1T WAS AND AS IT 49,

In days gone by, when we were young,
Some less than one-and-twenty,
The bayfield, was a merry scene,
When farmers boys were plenty.
Our scythes with bright and shining blades,
Rifles and stones to whet them,
The forks Ind rakes and tedding-sticka,
Never can we forget them.
The breakfast through by six O'Clock,
"Hurrsh, boys, for the mowing!"
with many joke and hearty laugh,
We soon were up and doing.
when lark, and thrush, and bob-o-link
Their gladstone songs were singing,
OF from our throAts In playful strain
The shouts Of joy were ringing
with steady strokes our blades went round,
All keeping time and measured
No thought Of toiisone labor there,
We though. II only pleasure.
At nine o'clock, around spring,
OF pure and crystal water,
We lunch upon the dainties brought
by the good farmers daughter.
with rested limbs, and sharpencd scythes,
Again we sped the moving
Nor did we want good Appetites,
When dinner horn was blowing.
one hour allowed for rest at noon,
Then to the merry raking,
The youngsters take the lead, the rest
The heavier burdens taking.
In wide extended ranks we marched,
Like pickets out on duty;
In long drawn rows the hay we piled,
In symmetry and beauty.
Twould take too long to tell the tale
OF all our fun and frolic;
Enough to soy, that JOY like hours
Would cure the bilious collie
Alas how changed is all this now,
In this fast age and nation,
when farmers sons are few indeed.
And they above their station.
The mower now is not man,
But something man can ride on;
noisy, Gathering thing II is,
with two big horses tied on.
No farmer now can bear his rake,
But always is borne by 1t;
A prosy process one will dnd
As soon as he shall try II.
'What is that jumping, crazy thing,
With legs like crickets skipping?"
"Ah! that's the thing that spreads the hay,
And never needs whipping"
While to the shops, and banks, and stores,
Our farmers sons are drifting,
Some Patrick now must pitch the hay
And do the heavy lifting.
No wonder boys can't stay at home,
With all the fun departing,
Take that away, and mind my word,
The last will soon be starting.
They do not go in search OF god
But friends and comrades cheery
"The world was never made" say they,
'For toll alone and dreary.'
SO 10 the good old days, farewell!
When we were less than twenty,
When haying was a joyial time,
And farmers boys were plenty.
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SUMMER ARRANGEMENT, 1871.
May to Nov. /.
Olcn from 800 A. NJ. to p. NJ. Holidays from sto
1880 A. N. and to @ =.
ARRGvAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
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CENSUS OF THE la BoR UNIONS.

The total membership of these unions
can not be stated with precision. The
lending unionsts in Great Britain estimate
their present members at about $50, 900 for
that kingdom. This number would sus-
tain directly by their labor about 10000
souls, or one seventh of the whole popu-
lation. The statistics Of these are interest
ing. In the building trade about one ninth
are members. The amalgamated society
of engineers, machinists, mill-wrights and
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Busimess Gar0s.

lITIN SLOWS. MY IGRS, Attorney
w at Law Bellows Falls Vt.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-26
THE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.

\ tcetins # the Democratic State
Central Committee occurred il tie city
OF New Orleans sometime during tie past
week, but tie event was Of such small
consequence that even tie Oldest friends
OF the or5aniz alton can not inform Us
what it did or what it proposes to do.
one OF the everlasting Paul Prys Of tie
community relates that the members
acted as il tLeir long rest Lad CONCEALED
the marrow i'll their bones rendering
them stiff of Joint and dull Of speech.
They did lot know what had been done.
and were still poorer III knowledge as to
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-26
No RUSSIAN PRINCE FOR Is.

Alexis, TIE Russian prince who is nov
turning tie head, OF half the wise people
and all tie fools at TIE North. intimute-
that he will visit the South during tie
winter. There are two reasons WHY We
hope tie royll Russian Will reconsider
this Intention. In the first place tie
Southern people have no curiosity to see
HIM: and, IL the second place, there is
nothing particularly attractive in the
South for Liln to see. We are not given
to sight seeing, ard our means are not so
plentiful that We can afford to spare the
money to entertain him Alexis will be
50 thoroughly feted and toasted in the
North, that our poor accommodations
would look poorer than they are; and
the lnattcntion of our people, who are but
poorly gwen t. entertaining royalty,
would seem like luminosity beside the alu-
lation which i, being layished upon him
III the more prosperous sections of the
Union. The real American people in the
North are not responsible for tie tunky-
ism that attended tie reception Of tie
Russian prince, and which Will bow down
before TIL, sirig of royalty wherever he
goes: but TIE blame must be laid t,pou the
foreigners and few sLoddvites who never
pretend to be American, except after they
have lost their money. It must be re,uenI-
bered that New York is filled with people
who put lINcrie5 on their servants and
horses, and think they cannot 90 to break
fast unles, dressed il flrs and blazino in
diamonds. Such manikins attend upon
the prince, perLap, as much to Lii, disgust
As 70 ours but We have so few of them in
tie South, perhaps because We are too
poor 10 support them, that the roval rcti
nue Of anobs il Louisiana would b. a.
short as the line Of attendants that wait
upon royalty IL the theatres. For thi, rea
son, and 70 escape tie comparison which
the Russian might make between the bro
gre,, visible IN tie North and the stlc,l.a-
ton apparent il tie South, We hope Alexis
Will forget t. visit Ii, this winter
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-26
Var All OUR Own DOORS.

Il addition to tie t4ree thousand
whisky shops and tie thirty thousand
men WHO live Of Of item; i'll addition t.
til delicate brigade which i, too Respect
ALE 70 work aud too weak to rob; il ad-
dition to tie army Of men WHO live of Of
office or til hope Of office, New Orleans
Is Just now called upon to support two
st,lwart rrize-fgLter, and their friends,
wlo have invaded tie community because
their practices were not eEduraLle in bet
ter ordered communities. We ray halt
a million dollars 70 support force organ
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-26

new ca.-A@.ld.n- company. Wit. cap
tt, OF some millions. has been started il
Buffalo, New York. OF such strong ILa.e-
nal as George Pullman. William II. Van.
de,bilt, James TI!iin.hast and others,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-26

California Cow drivers and card players
turn out more poets t.iaD any other avoca-
tons. Between the battle OF the cards and
TIE cattle Of the hards. great str i,
kicked M.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-26

The fashionable bonnet tor ladies il
Paris thi, winter i called =" Paris Bru.e.
feather, and having On il a considerable
amount oil scarlet t. initiate :,aue-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-26

Mr. a. Brother la, disposed Of Lis inter
6, in tie business OF Pike. Brother
! Co, wh!c!l viii hereafter be conducted
under the same firm. name by Messrs. WI
Tram 5. Pike. 4. Sherner, and L Blanc.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-26

The Tidal Wave Walt" composed by
Flash, is just published by A. L. Biacl>:lar.
No .0I Canal street. Il is piece Of music
e.pecially adau:et 10 tie piano
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-26

a little hey al Athens. New lo,l.. lately
ru; a rope around hi, neck ii the barn and
then slid OF the Lay to lr.h.er Ii, sister
He succeeded admirably. but was dea,. be
fore She could 20 to the house ana return
with her mother
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-26

Speaking Of the widely circulated report
Of the demise Of the New York G'o5s, the
publisher tells ali papers which have printed
i 20 make correction or he viii =. his
4 tfnrnnY on .hnm.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-26

Mr.. George Nandenhott has new lis.
tory of the exodus from Eden. one chap
ter is as follows: The devil drove woman
out OF paradise, bit he could not drive par
,dise ont Of woman"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-26

The several sections Of the Screwiren'-
Benevolent association procession sece-
Ea,icd the RLryHLLCAs Office yesterday IS
thev passed down Camp stree, and We
aosur" them that the compliment was fully
appreciated. The members d. this as,ccia-
ton are a fine looking and intelligent body
of nen, who are always capable of confer
ring honor x. oilers by thei. courtes;es
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-26

a grand St. Andrews bal VIII be given
AT Minerva Hall on Thursday evening next.
under the auspices o. tie New Orleans s..
Andrews Society. Complimentary tickets
Lave been received.