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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-02-03
4 POETRY.



How OF has disappointment marred
some cherished plan Of mine,
And hidden winter clouds appear
Where summers sun sliuuld shine
Yet often rs they darker grew,
We seen some wondrous pen
upon the very blarkcst write
The sentence Try again"
How onen in the sill, hour
or night the heavy sigh
In sympathy has sltuve 10 meet
The iear-drop in my eyes
And then like angels whispering
Their messages TO men,
We heard quiet breathing Of
The sentence, "rry again"
How often, as 20 walked amidst
Lilies ever busy tide,
And josed with its favored ones
On each aud every side;
When my mi.ioriunes seemed 10 be
Overwhelming, even then
Has some good spirit ucathcd 10 me
The sentence, Try again.
Ny guardian angel it mast be.
Or else the weight Of care
Had sunk inc IN tic very depths
OF sorrow aud despair;
But, oh, my heart much lighter scems
Aud hope shines brighter, when
hear that spirit softly breathe
The sentence, "Tfy again
The following 'Horcean, which We came across acct
denially the other day is perfect IN its way. Il con
ianS the history Of thousands IN u she'll aud Is a,
good as whole volume of morahi,
Tlfe and lrct
Box aud net,
Box and hogshcad dry and wet,
Ready made.
OF every grade,
Wholesale, retail. will YOU trade
Goods for sale,
Roll or bale
III or garter yard or na;
Every dye
win yon buy
None can sell as cheap as l.
Thus each day
Wears away,
Aud his hair is turning gray
Der his books
Tie nightly looks.
Counts hts gains and bolts hi, locks
By-and-by
lie will die
Bui the odgcfbo book on high
Shall unfold
How he sold,
How he got aud Used hi, gold
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-02-03
ANECDoTF or orNrR,I r.IlTy,,

Among the worihirs who figured durino tho
era Of the American Revolution, perhaps there
was none possessing more originality Of char.
acter than General Putnam, who was eccentric
and fearless, hleni in his manners, the daring
soldier, without the polish Of eentleman.2
He might well he called the Marion Of the north,
though he disiked Disguise, probably from the
Tact Of his lisping, which was very apt to over
throw any irekery he might have ia view.
Al the time stronghold. called Horse Neck
some miles from New York, was in possession
Of the British, Putnam, with few sturdy pa
triois, was lurking in its vicinity bent on driy
ing them from the place. Tired of lying in
ambush, the men became impatient. and impor.
tuned the general with questions, as TO when
they were going TO have a bout with the Coe
One morning he made a speech some,hinp IN
the following effect, which convinced Them ina,
something was in the wind "Fellers. yuu.,o
been idle TOO long, and SO have !. I'm going
down to BuslI's, at Horse Neck, with an OK
team aud load Of corn. II ] should come
back, will let you know tho particulars. ri
should not, let them have it, By the hockey 80
lie shortly after mounted his ox-cart. dressed
as one OF the commonesi order Of Yankee far.
mers, and was soon at Bush 5 tavern. which yea.
in possession of the British troops. No sooncr
DID the officers espy him, than they began 10
question him as TO his whcrc-about. and 6od;ng
him a complete simple, las they thought ticy
began to quiz him, and threatened to sei,e tl..,
corn and fodder.
GLOW much do you ask for your whole con-
cern ~ asked they.
For mercy's sake, gentlemen replied the
mock eodhoppcr, with the most dcporable look
Of entreaiy, "only let me of, and you shall have
my hull team and load for noihin and. If that
won't dew, III give you my word I'll reinrn
Tomorrow and pay you heartily for your kind
ness and condcscension.
"Well, said they, well take Won at your
word leave the team and proyindcr with us.
and we wont require any bail for your appear
ancc.''
fuinain gave up the teams, md s1unicrcl
about for an hour or ~, gaining all the inG,r-
maiion he wished. he then returned To his mon
and told them Of the foe and his plan of attack.
The morning came, and with it sailed on, the
gallant band. The British we're handled with
rough hands and when they surrendered 10 Cen
raj Putnam, the elodhoppcr, he sarcastically re-
'lied Gentlemen, have kept my word. told
iou would call and pay you for your kindness
md cOndcsccnson 90
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-02-03

An old lady entirely out of the hearing Of the
Preacher'svoice, at a camp-meeting, being found
sooolng' was asked why she wept since she
could not hear the words of the minister. 80, :"
said she, 81 lean see the holy wag of his head !,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-02-03

Charles Lamb hit The Undergraduates when he
Said-"Waler cure was as old as the deluxe.
only that the first great application happened to
Kill more than it cured"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-02-03

= do you like novels :" said city girl to her
Buckeye beau ~ w.
Il don't know" said he, "for never eat
any but I'm some on young pOssum.''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-02-03

An irish editor in speaking of the miseries of
ms country says Her cup of misery has been
ior ages overlooking, and is not yet full.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-02-03

A doctor and military officer became ena-
mored Of the same lady. A friend inquired of
her which Of the two suitors she intended 10
iavor' Her reply was that it was difficult for
her to determine, as they were both such k;A-
ing creatures.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-02-03

The soldier who complained that his imaei.
nation ran away him, when tried for desertion.
was not acquitted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-02-03

the only expensive article on the table. Mrs
Washington struck me as something older than
the President, though understand they were
both born the same year she was short in stat
ure, rather robust, extremely simple in her
dress, and wore very plain cap, with her gray
hair turned up under H." This description Of
Mrs Washington corresponds perfectly with
that 10 her portrait by Tumbull, painted the
previous year, and now in the Trumbull Gale
~ a, New Haven.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-02-03

To RAISE GAIT sPAR,ors.-A write, in
one of the early volnms. Of IN. u,.,;,,,,,.,.,
az. III. -,
''''' "' """ 1"
gro" common asparagus so that II will always
rival any giant production. lie says
Every one whn has seen my beds has begoeI
the for the seed, thinking it new sort, but
have pointed to jhe manure heap 1.-The farmers
best bank) and told them that the secret all laid
there. The sight was such as might be seen
in every garden.
About the first of November-as soon A. tho
frost has well blackened the asparagus tons-I
take the scy,he anil NOV all dawn close n Tho
surface Of the bed let il lie day or two ,bcu
set fire to the heap of stalks. burn !, IN ,shs.
and spread the ashes over The he'd
then 90 To the barn.yard take lo,d ar
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
GREAT EXCITEMENT AT DoN1pHAN

AN ABOLITICNISTS kILLED!!
We learn from Mr.. Newman. Of Don
iphan, that Samuel Collins OF that place.
was killed this morning about sunrise. by
Pat. Laughlin. AS far as we have been
able to learn, the circumstances are as
follows:
Mr.. Laughlin, recently made an ex-
position of the midnight organization ex-
is,ing among the Abolitionists in the Ter
ritory, called the "Grand EncanprIellt
and Regiments OF Ike Kansas Legion. -
Collins, Il seems was Colonel of one of the
Regiments in this order. and determined
to force h1r. Laughlin to retraetion, OF
Kill him. Ia accordance with this deter
animation, he and some TWELVE brother
Abolisionists proceeded Wednesday last to
seek out Mr.. Laughl:a, and dena nded an
unqualified retraction OF his recent confes-
sion, and upon Mr.. LIS refusing to make
any concession whatever, Collins immedi-
a,ely snapped his gun at him, (Lapghlin) }
aud then fred at him, but fortunately the
weapon was turned aside by spectator
Mr.. Laughiin then drew a revolver and
fred on has opponent, killing him instant
ly.
We regret to learn that Mr.. L., mas
dangerously hurt in the conflict by a knife
wound In the side. Weare also informed
that his friend Mr.. Lynch, memh er oil
tie pro-slavery party was wounded in the
head by the discharge OF gun.
Thus ii is, that the fight SO long talked
about has begun, and it is to be hoped that
this fearful, bu, righteous result, viii quell
the rising spirit of rebellion and treason
which has been rioting in onr midst.
We learn that Mr.. Lynch, who was en-
gagged in the fight. has been tried and ac-
quilted.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06

sFThe "Kiekapo Pioneer" Know
Nothing paper published in this Territory.
is the only pro-s!orery (D Journal tha,
has had the teinerity to question the ve-
racity of Mr.. Laughlin's exposition Of TIE.
m,saight order OF abolitionistsin this Ter
Sitory. 1t Should be remembered that its
editors are Know-Nothings, and that Mr..
Laughlin is an lrishman, and therefore in
the opinions of these scape-graces, his
statements are s'not cori6 much"
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
FOR PRE 81 D E N T :.
Hon. David R. Atchiscn
The Season.
of Missouri.

Summer has pas, and autumn has again
returned, and with il, it las brought cool
evenings and frosty mornings. The sea-
son just past has been an abundant one
In no part OF our country is heard the cry
of'scarciry of provisions" but all have
been blessed with plenty. The farmer,
and the mechanic, and the merchant, hays
all reaped the benefits of anabundant yield
during the past season. With this state
cf affairs, our country cannot but prosper.
And we have no reason for supposing that
the country will not be thus blessed in the
future. When we look around us and see
the almost instant uprising Of towns and
cities, and Improvements of all kinds ma.
king in the most rapid manner possible, we
eelproad of our country, proud Of Aneri
CO, ari proud OF the age in which we live
Let every one feel grateful. and let every
heart throb to God with the noblest aspira
tions OF praise and thanksgiving.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06

E@ We invite attention to the adyer-
tisement ofA J. e. Westhrook. He has
one Of the largest stocks in the upper coun-
try, and one OF the hest selected Stocks
We can testify in behalf Of many. of his
articles. and more especially the Ginger
Brandy and Cigars. Cali on hiln'ail who
want good things at the stand formerly oc-
cupied b. Eweli s. Dykes drug store.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06

IaeRovxmE mENrs.-Atchison is still rap
Idly improving. No one need fear CON-
ing TO Atchison on account of scarcity o.
houses. We see Mr.. Voolfolk is just
completing his large store. He intends
opening large stock OF goods in early
spring.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06

eg We publish in to-days paper. by
requst. the letter of Pat. Laughliu again,
andsnlso. the Constitution and Ritual o:
the Grand Encampincnt osthe Kansas Le-
gion. We know OF nothing that we had
rather give place 10 in our columns.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06

"a The weather eon,inues cool at this
peiat. No snow OF any consequence has
vet fasen. but we sios.z Gil, for saaali."
sox.r ef hose .;gt.s.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06

VINO WANTS TO MAKE FonI''
ANY one who viii come to A,ehis'D r, =
put up good grain mill. can make .
tune in five years. There IS pleh,s Ill
corn and wheat in the country, &c ~
De-. ali Gene .. oace.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06

1911 gentleman were 10 en'e, =
partnership with . blacksmith, WOo"
be legally connected with forgery
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06

Those who blow the Goals oi o"'.
strife. may chance TO have the sPaiA,
in their OWE faces.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
oBLfG ALTON.

I. in the most solemn manner,
here, in the presence of Heaven and these
witnesses, bind myself that will never
reveal, nor cause to he revealed. either by
word, look or sign, by writing, printing,
engraving, painting, or in any manner
whatsoever, anything pertaining to this
institution, save to persons duly qualified
to receive the same. ! will never reveal
the name of this organization, the place OF
meeting, the fact that any person IS a
member of the same, or even the existence
of the organization. except TO persons le-
galiy qualified to receive the same.
Should at any time withdraw, or be
suspended or expelled from this organiza-
tion, will keep this obligation TO the end
of my life. If any books. papers or mo.
neys belonging 10 this organization be en-.
trusted to my care or keeping. will faith.
fully and completely deliver up the same
to my successor in Office, or any one lie.
gally authorized TO receive them. vii
never knovingiy propose a person foI
membership in this Order. who is not. in
favor of making Kansas FACE STANE
and whom l feel satisfied will exert his
entire influence to bring about this result
Will support, maintain ano aDdde py any
| honorable movement made by this organ.
ization TO secure this great end. which vii
mot conflict with the laws Of the country
and the Constitution of the United States
/ will unfinchingiy vote for and suppor
the candidates nominated by this organi.
cation, in preference to any and all 9th
ers.
ITO all of this obligation do most sol
emnly promise and affirm, binding mysei
under the penalty of being expelled from
this organization, of having my name pub
lished TO the several Territorial Encamp
nents as peuurer before Heaven and ;
traitor TO Iny country-of passing through
life scornes and rrviled by man, frownee
on by devils. forSaken by angels, and
abandoned by God"
Colonel. Gentlemen. you have enlist.
ed IN a noble Army-bastling in glo'
ricus cause. Fer 33 years this soil has
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06

s@ A Cineinnau editor being as''
..wf.a, is the news replied-''sT.
news al ten cents week; don't r''-
ne.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06

s There is a man IN Vernon "
seeds bis geese on iron filings and ga'''
steel pens from their wings.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06

SEC. /. The officers of each subordinate
Regimen. shall consist oil Colonel, Lieu
tenant Colonel. QnaTfer-sfasteT,. Pay
Masters Aid. and two Senunelss who shall
be elected by balio, on the frs, meeting
nights Of January and July.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06

SEC. l. The officers of the Grand En-
canpfnent shall consist of Grand Gener-
al. Grand Vice General. Grand Quarter.
Master, Grand Pay-Masier. Grand Aid
two Sen,inels. and Grand Chaplain. TO be
elected annually by ballot. al the January
session, with the exception Of the Sen,inels
and Chaplain. who shall be appointed by
the General Tor each meeting. =
SIC. 2. The Grand General sl.al1 pre-
side at all meetings of the Grand Enealnp-
nsnt. lie shall call special meetings at
the written request of Ave Representatives.
or when he may deem it necessary to DO
-. He shall aare Z general supervision
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06

gThe Colonel. Lieutenant Colonel.
Quarter Master. Pay Master, Aid and
Sentineis. being in their respective places
the Regiment shall be called to order and
thus addressed by the Colonel:
Colonel, Fellow Soldies in the Free
State Army, the. hour has arrived when
we must resume the duties deroIving upon
us. Let US each with heart Devoted 10
Justice. Patriotism and Liberty. attend
closely 10 all the regulations laid down for
our government and action, each laboring
10 make this review pleasant and profsa-
BE 30 ourselves. and blessing g e.s-
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06

The undersigned, having teen aoqnaii
ted NTH Mr.. p. Laughlin ever since
became a resident of Kansas Terrific
now six months or upwards, take pleas.
in saying that his demeanor has tten !, 7,
of gentleman, and that they eonsideF :,
Statements perfectly reliable IN e"'
respect. ~
JOHN w. FORMAN,
JAMES LYNCH,
JOHN 4. VANARSDALb'
WILLIAM SUBLETTE. :.
d. MARSHALL JOHNS1O'
JAMES F. FORMAN,
A.P. FORMAN.
Doniphan, K. T., Oct. 90, 1850.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06

Country. Aid, are the sent:nels at their
posts with CLOSED doors2
Aid, They are.
Colonel. Aid. you viii now review the
Troops In tie Regiment passwords.
!. Aid. (atter examinatlon,1 have exam.
ined them personally and find cash cor
rect.
Colonel. I pronounce this Regiment
arrayed and ready for service,
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06


At the first meeting in the months Of
January and July respectively. there shall
be elected by each Regiment, one Dele
gate or Representative to the Grand En-
campment, and one additional Represent
ative for each SO members belonging to
the Regiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-08

4 JUDGE IN LINBo.-We find the follow
ing in the Dadeville Banner: "On Saturday
evening our estimable presiding Judge, Hon.
4 Dougherty, having a few hours leisure, and
II being understood that he was fond of shoot
ing birds, some of our boys proposed a hunt
His Honor readily accepted the invitation,
and preparations commenced, when the gun
winch His Honor was to use, was found to be
loaded, and he, not recollecting an ordinance
Of tho town, making 1t an offence to fire gun
within certain limits Of the town, walked out
into the street and fred it off Loaded ND and
took bis hunt with what luck We are not in.
formed; but on Monday, just as he rose from
the dinner table, the Marsha al touched him
lightly On the shoulder, and politely informed
him that the Council desired his presence be-
fore their body, on charge of having fred
gun Within the incorporation, which summons
MS Honor readily obeyed, plead guilty, and
was fined two dollars, amidst the merriment of
all present"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-08

-" And what wouldst thou do, Daniel, If
thou couldst make gold Why, would build
great house, and fill it with books, and have
as much money as the King and be as great a
man as the Squire. Mayhsp, Daniel, in that
ease thou wouldst care for books as little A. the
Squire, and have as little time for them as the
King. Learning is better than houses and
land Asfor money, enough is enough; no man
can enjoy more: and the less he can be con-
tented with, the wiser and better he is likely
10 be
The age of q cultivated mind is often more
oomplacent, and even mrre luxurious than the
youth II is the reward Of the due use of the
endowments bestowed by nature; while they
Who in youth have made no provision for are
IRE left like an unsneltered tree, stripped of its
leaves and its branches, shaking and whitening
before the cold blasts Of winter.
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Marble. top and other Bureaus
Marble top and Mahogany Centre Tables
Walnut extension Tables
Mahogany and walnut Sofas
Bookcases and Writing DESKS
Mahogany, cottage, ane other Bedsteads
Feather Beds, hair and shuck Mattress
wardrobes, sideboards
Mahogany, walnut, cherry, and pine Tables
Wristbands, Toilet Tables
Mahogany and pine workstands
Hat Racks and mahogany Side Tables
very large assortment Of mahogany, cane.
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lot Of Carpeting and Oh Cloth
Glass and Crockery Ware
Girandoles and Clocks
Cooking and other Stoves
An assortment Of Kitchen Utensils, &c, 60.
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AS lnoH Snip The British ship Queen of
the Lakes has arrived at Charleston from Liy-
erpoel Her hull is constructed throughout Of
vanized wire. She il clipper built. her mate.
rel and workmanship are of the staunchest
Kind, and her model is remarkable for its
beauty ard symmetry. She works TWENTY-FIVE
nen. draws fifteen feet six inches water, and
Is Of $50 tons, English She has two iron
Wster-tanks, holding 1000 gallons each.
The hull Is constructed In three different
compartments, perfectly water tight, so that
any one could fill with water, while the others
would float. She was built at Dumbarton, on
the Clyde, by Messrs. Denny 4 Rankin, Al A
cost OF about so5 600. She has six pumps,
two for each compartments, all Of which can
be worked at once. She was built for the Mon
treal trade, and Is capable of accommod atine
1000 steeTage passengers
She has been launched about six months,
and on her last voyage she made a. high as
$50 miles in "a hours. Her length il over 200
feet, and 80 feet beam