Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-08-15

Parisian Ladies' S,simming Baih.-The
Paris correspondent of the Boston Atlas thus
describes new amusement for the fair Of that
city:
Those initiated into the mysteries of the Par
isan beau mond never express astonlshment
at the changing vagaries Of its fair rulers; but
like the sailor, who was blown up by the acci-
dental explosion Of some gunpowder under the
booth Of a conjuror, who had already made
him dsbelieve his senses wonder what on
earth will come next. Last summer the queens
of love and beauty patronized the turf, wore
the hats and spurs, talked horse, kept their
sbits of bood'-and might be seen every fair
afternoon galloping over the environs at kill
ing pace. This year they have taken TO the
water, and the fashionable rendezvous Just
now, is magnificent swimming bath, moored
near the Hotel Lambert, and under the patron
age Of a noble coterie, headed by the Prince
Czartoryska. 1t consists Of four long harges,
anchored around square space, with bottom
OF wood work, which can be raised to the sur
face in a moment, in case OF accident. The
drawing and dressing rooms are richly carpet
ed, the furniture is Of the latest style, rare
paintings deck the walls, natural flowers shed
q delicious perfume, and restaurant provides
collatons to refresh the aquatic nymphs after
their abors. A swimming master, with six
assistants, hair dressers, and a troop of other
attendants, are attached to the establishment,
and clad in green livery, with amermaid on the
button.
Meeting of Stare Holdcrs.-Al Port Tobasco
Charles County, Md, large meeting oil citizens
was held on Friday last TO consider what measures
were most likely 10 put stop TO the elopement Of
their slaves, the recent gang arrested in Montgom-
cry County, being owned in that vicinity. pre-
amble and series Of resolutions adopted recon-
mending the appointment of an additional police,
and the watchfui care of their masters. Votes of
thanks were rendered 10 the citizens of Rockville
for their promptness and energy, and all free ne
groes were notified that their prescribe would not
be tolerated within the limits of the county after
the first of December next-the meeting pledged
itself TO purchase all their property at fair prices
Ministers of the Gospel hereafter positively
prohibited from holding night meetings, for the at
tendance of slaves, who are not to be allowed TO
leave their quarters after dark, any account,
without pass from their masters. Religious in.
struction during the day is not prohibited, provided
one OF their masters should be present; and
the employment of free negroes at the fishing land
ings hereafter will not be allowed Funds were
raised to secure the enforcement of these resolves,
and the meeting empowered the President to call
them together again at any time that he may deem
such a course necessary. A committee also
appointed TO endeavor to procure from the Legs-
lature additional legislation for the protection of
their property and civil rights.-BGh Sun.
Married or Single I've learn from the Brook.
lyn Star, that during recent pleasure excursion to
Whteston, of the teachers ofthe Methodist Sunday
Schools Of this city, there was an unexpected oc-
currence on board the boat, which produced what
the theatrical folks call decided sensation. In
mere joke, as they thought, gentleman and lady
stood up and were marrled-the whole service of
the Episcopal church being gone through with by
one OF the ministers on board. After the congral-
ulations over, the lady thought it time the
farce should end, when she was gravely informed
that it was no farce at all. The bridegroom was
delighted with the announcement, and handing the
officiating clergyman ten dollar bank note, de-
manded and received certificate The bride per-
sisted that it was only in joke, and absolutely re-
fused to acknowledge the validity Of the tie When
the boat arrived last evening" the gentleman step.
ped ashore to get a carriage guing Lavh the
boat, he found that his wife had run away, and he
Immediately started in pursuit, declaring that he
would find her. We suppose the lady has ere this
concluded to stick tn the contract SO suddenly en-
tefed into, and make the best she can OF the bar
gain.--.Ns,o York True San
The Toad.--Boys usually consider the
hapless toad, the most deformed and hideOus
of all animals as it has been called-and what
is worse, butt for every cruel and idle urchin
to aim at, and without sufficient reason, the
poor animal is treated with almost universal
disgust. BY some it is thought TO he venum-
Gus, but this is unf,unded; for though the
glands on the back secrete an acrid and milk
white humor, there is no evidence oil its being
poisonous: and the limpid water which it dis.
charges when alarmed is said to be BY no means
deeterious; both of which, in all probability,
are only engines Of defence against its natural
enemies. We well know that cat will scratch,
and dog or parrot will bite, when provoked;
and why should we despise toad for defend
ing itself when attacked or disturbed? II is
true that this reptile is not beautiful nor pre-
possessing in IFS appearance; for il is heavy
and lazy in its gait, with a bloated body and
carbuncled skin; but look al its beautiful bright
eyes, which may vie with those OF the hawk,
or the perch; and when It's valuable services
are taken into account, il is 10 be hoped that il
will be considered as deserving of a snug cor
ner in the garden or the conservatory, where il
may be petted and cherished like any other do
mesticated animal, and where its curious and
interesting habits may be observed at leisure.
Am. .agricutturalist.
"A Bridal Party Dro,cned-On the 18th
inst, Miss Rosahe Huelbig, her mother, two
sisters, and Miss Dressed, were drowned in The
Kasraskia River, ILL.,, which they attempted to
cross on their way to Prairie du Long. Miss
III. left home that morning, with bridal party
to be married to Mr. E. H. Ketier, who with
his friends were waiting at his residence, some
miles distant, TO receive his bride. Being a.
harmed at the delay, he proceeded to the river,
where he saw the father of the young lady,
who was on the river bank with the five corpses
near him. The father was nearly frantic with
griei. The corpses were taken TO the house
oil the intended bridegroom, aud The marriage
festivities gave place TO funeral rites.
II il understood that the Secretary of War