Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-12-01

tue IetndTkdDie NUN WHO tneu OCCupIeu tnc
presidential chair. We were received by
Jerry Grant, the Irish doorkeeper, who, with
an absence OF ceremony which astonished
my transatlantic companion, took us up
stairs, and, pointing to the cabinet cham
ber said you viii Gnd the old man in
that room" Aware of Jemmy's despotic
character, | entered without farther ques-
ton The first object i saw was Miss
Smith, lifting the Presidents hand TO her
lips, while an expression of earnest graft
tude irradiated her face She held docu-
ment with seal, which looked like some
official commission. Two or three inem-
bers of Congress, who had apparently ac-
cotiipanied her, were present On behOlding
the group, drew back but ! was too late
to escape unobserved The President call
cd upon me, by name 10 enter; and Miss
Smith turning at the same moment greeted
me with inimitable grace.
"A call Of tie House ? exclaimed Jenny
Grant in his gruf voice, thrusting his head
abruptly into the room, and as quickly with
drawing it.
The sergeant-a,-arms will be after US,
exclaimed one Of the representatives.
we are wanted at the Capitol said
another 'WiIl YOU not accompany US,
Miss Smith, since we cannot return to your
home with you! o
Here is one to whose care YOU may con-
fide me. MAY they not 2 said Miss Smith,
turning 10 me. is Hrm n7s3 itv
Of course acquiesced, with many bIes-
sings upon Jenny Grant for scattering the
Congressman. an na lanri
Introducing my friend to the Chief Ma
gistrate, gave my arm to the lady, and we
took our leave. arai -e aIda.' feH
When we were seated in the carriage,
she exclaimed, pressing the parchment she
held to her heart AT length have sue
ceeded An explanation is due TO you; for
YOU were one of the few who have respec-
ted my secret, and evinced no idle curiosity.
| Do not look as if was on the eve of re-
vealing some great mystery; for my story
is a simple one, and can be told in a very
\ few words. | am from very small and
obscure village in the upper part ofihe State
Of New York, where lived with my hus-
band, young lawyer, until he was visited
by apulmonary affection, which excited my
constant anxiety. The physicians said there
was safety in flight 10 a tropical cline Our
means were too limited too allow US such
a removal. At my suggestion, my husband
visited Washington, and made strenuous
exertions to procure n small post under Gov
eminent in the West Indies. He failed, for
he had never been a politician and Of course
no political capital would accrue to the ad-
ministration by his appointment. had
read in universal history, as well as Of the
| "A Of Of NJ,
in the affairs of State. persuaded my hus-
band to dispose of our little farm, and &C
company me to Washington. We came
From the circumstances of his illness,
could not appear well in society otherwise
than did-as single young lady | &C
Quainted myself with the most prominent
members of Congress-made them sharers
of nv onhdence-interested them in my
behalf, and this day succeeded in procuring
my poor husbands appointment to an excel
lent post in South America. He is now
in Georgetown and has no hopes of my sue
cess Come, and be partaker of my hap
: piness.'
Her eyes flashed with her elated feelings
An expression of triumph and hope beamed
from every feature. Never had she seemed
half so beautiful.
The carriage stopped, aud we alghted
A physicians chaise was at the door My
companion did not seem to notice il, but
ran up the steps, in front of the house, and
eagerly rang the bell. Never shall forge,
her face aud figure as she turned to me
while impatiently waiting for an answer 10
her summons, and exutingly shook in hei
extended hand the parchment commission
The door was opened What AN expression
of grief and commisseration in that face
1t is Mrs Boutwell, My companion paused
suddenly, and gazed several moments with
out speaking, in her eyes. Too well she
read their story. The parchment drops
from her hands and with the moan of I
breaking heart, she sinks back insensblt
in my arms. ir-
The commission had come too late The
subject of it had been appointed TO a higher
post than any which human power coult
have established.
But " hat became of the Unknown belle
Alas never again was the bright Satol
made brighter by her presencel Never
again were her syiph-lke feet seen to twin
kle in the may dance Never again die
that beautiful form, (more beautiful than
young sculptors, picture in their dreams,
attract the admlrIug eyes of festive assem-
bly, Such was her devoted affection, tina
she soon followed its departed object to tina
happier land, where pure souls find thel
lasting reward. Fashion missed her, ant
asked, Where is she ?'-but forgot the ques
ton ere il was answered.
THE ANrARoTIo REGIoS Capt. Ross, OF TN
British Exploring Expedition, in the Polar Seas
yeered out more than 5000 fathoms (or 10000 feet