Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

upon TOT NeW 1ears poetlcal addresses,
Fourth Of July Odes, &c. &C., and was
somewhat engaged in the practice Of his lie.
gal profession. During his residence in
Vermont, his attention was considerably di-
fecled to agriculture, aud no wrote upon
the subjec, for his paper Here, his hnh.
erto eveniful life and eyer-varying fortunes
became more settled aud prosperous and
in the year 1918. he formed a most foriu.
nate aud happy connection in marriage
Mrs Fessenden was Of all others, the per-
son, of most desirable qualities to make the
life Of such man useful. prosperous, aud
happy. Aided by her excellent judgment
aud care, the earnings Of his persevering
labors resulted in comfortable independ.
ence for their declining years
Here. Mr. Fessenden won the affection
and esteem Of oil who knew him, BY the
simplicity and amenity Of his manners. his
generous aud frank nature, and his strict
integrity His application to study was mn.
firing he never had a moment for idle
ness, and his memory being remarkably re-
tenlye,i there could be hardly a subject Of i'm
poriance started in conversation, with which
he was no, more or less familiar lie was
remarkable for his good nature. aud many
are the salies of his wit. remembered by
his friends. His generosity of heart knew
no bounds. The following little incident
illustrates his utter ihoughilessness Of self,
when this quality was called into exercise.
When he first removed 10 Braitleboro, -an
entire stranger 10 most Of the inhahitants-
he took a morning walk, and coming TO the
ioll-brldge, found there poor family whom
the gate-tender had stopped Tor the want Of
money. Mr. Fessenden at once emplied his
pockets Of all the change he happened to
have, and let them through, passing along
with them. On his return he found him
self in like situation, aud il was not with
out some parleying aud explanation that he
succeeded in getting through.
In 1922, Mr. Fessenden was called TO
Boston. as editor Of the New England
Farmer, weekly Journal devoted 10 agrI-
culture. He edited this paper for fifteen
years, or until his death, which occurred
November IL. 1887 In this time lie also
published his Complete Farmer" his
american Gardener" and edited the Iior.
ticnltural Register and Silk Manual. His
labors during these years were mast assidu
Gus and nntirIng; it being his habit to de-
vote no less than sixteen hours Of the TWEEN.
ty.iour to study. As conductor Of the New
England Farmer, he achieved the GROWING
labors Of his life. The paper had an ex-
tensive circulation throughout New Eng
land, and may be said TO have "feriilized
the soil like rain from heaven"
To this day, we turn over the pages Of
that journal with admiration for the research
those labors evince. aud for the great
amount OF valuable information the volumes
afford. As an example Of the vigorous yet
facile style Of his writings for the Farmer
we quote the following truthful remarks
from his Acknowledgment, to Patrons and
Correspondents" at the close Of the 18th
volume:
1--WE may, perhaps. be allowed IN state
that our predictions to The art Of all arts
increase in direct proportion TO the atien.
ton we besiow on il; Tor like every thing
else possessing intrinsic excellence. the
more intimate The acquaintance, the mnre
obvious are its merl,s-lhe mnre we ex'
plore the avenues Of culture, the stronger
the perception that lis ways are profitable a:
well as pleasant, and all its paths are peace.
And. indeed. the world is apparently now
becoming practically impressed with the
primary importance Of those pursuits which
Iced aud clothe the human race and "a
which we are indebted for all which makes
life blessing, or gives civilized superb
orily over savage existence"
Al the close OF another volume he says
ave are highly gra,ifed in perceiyine
that the interest which attaches TO the prin
tive and most important of the arts is every
year percepiibly increasing in zeal. knowl
edge. and perseverance. IL we still contin
ne thus to press forward, we cannot fail il
the common course Of events TO become
not only prosperous as individuals, hui pow
erful, respectable aud respected as a nation
Improvements in agriculture are pioneers
heralds aud companions Of all other i'm
proyements. The accurate science an,
correct practice Of illage alone can pre-
cetle and introduce the charms, the deco
rum, the dignity, as well rs the substantial
and indispensable requisites Of civilization
If Ceres did not sustain the Graces, a
; well as support Minerva and her retinne
they would disappear, as the iinls Of The sci
ting sun fade in the sky when evening ad
vances."
; During a residence Of several years il
Vermont, in later life, Mr. Fessenden adde
much practical knowledge of agriculture Il
that acquired in his youth; and this, CON
T, = bined with his thorough and extensive &C
quaintance with all the writers Of merit o
practical and scientific husbandry, and hi
,, perfect readiness Of pen in imparting all III
information upon any subject in hand whic
could be elected from books, fitted him &C
mirabIy for his editorial duties. This pape
!, had the patronage and support Of men 9
the first intelligence and influence through
: out the New England States, and il is u,
perhaps too much 10 say, that no other sill
i gle agent contributed so much TO The az
+ vancement Of more enlightened praclic
+ in husbandry. as the New England Farme
:, Many are the pleasant visits we have ei
q jOyed at the house of our kinsman an
IS friend. However tired and worn dow
+ with his numerous labors, lie ever becan
g cheerful upon entering his quiet aud happ
l. hume and we always expected some sail
+ Of his wit during these hours of social liz
o lie had great londness for sacred harm'
y ny, especially the wild and stirring fngut
OF Billings, Holden, aud other early Anne