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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10

The kindest feeling Ia advance, and even gone
out Of his way 10 serve
oh, why did ! act with such mad haste .
exclaimed Mr.. Bolton, as he though, this. and
saw but moment or two intervening between
him and the biuerest humiliation. lie mieh,
repair the wrong. and in his heart he resolved
to do it. But what could restore to him the
good opinion Of his neighbour Nothing, ,ha,
was gone forever
So troubled, oppressed, and shame stricken
was Mr. Belion. that he remained on the spot
where Mr. Halpin had lefi him, looking after
the latter until he had arrived at The place
where an obstruction had been thrown 10 hi.
way. BY this time the very breath Of Mr.
Bolton was suspended. unbounded was his
surprise, as he observed Mr.. Halpin leap from
his horse, swing open the gate and pass through
Had ho seen Alright He rubbed his eyes and
looked again. Mr.. Halpin has closed the gate
and was on the other side, in the act Of mount
ing his horse.
Have done righ, . said voice at this mo-
tnent,
Bolton started, and on looking round saw
Mr.. Dix.
itH lOn nave uOne Tignl :. ne returned,
with an emntion that he could not conceal (;
and from my heart ] thank you for this kind
office. You have saved me from the conse-
quences Of hasiy, ilI-judRed, ill-natured act
consequences that would have been most
painful. OhliGe me still further, Mr.. Dix, by
letting the matter rensin with yourself, al least,
for the present. Befare il comes TO the ears Of
Mr.. llalpin, I wish 10 lc, him see some better
points in NV character
To this Mr.. Dix pledged himself Aher
repeating his thanks, Mr.. Bolton rode away, n
wiser and better man. When Mr. Halpin,
some weeks afterwards. made reference 10 the
right Of way across Mr.. Bottoms land. aud
asked If he would not sell him narrow
strip on the south edge Of his farm 10 be fenced
OF for road, the latter said.
No, Mr.. Halpin, will not sell yo. the
land, but as II is Of little or no value 10 me, I
cheerfully vaca,e ii for Q road, il you are will
ing 10 run the fence
And thus was settled. mos, amicably, mai.
ter that bid fair, in the beginning, to result in
long and angry dispu,aiion, involving luss Of
money, time, and friendly relationships. Ever
alter. when disposed to act from first angry
impulse, Mr.. Bottoms thoughts would turn to
this righ, Of way question, and he would be-
come cool and rational in moment
May rulers learn the same discretion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10

Mr.. Edward Bolton had purchased himself a
farm, and taken possession thereof. Once,
while examining the premises, before deciding
to boy, he had observed light wagon moving
along on the extreme south edge of The track
Of land included ia The farm. but il had occa-
stoned no remark Il was late in the afternoon
when he arrived with his family at their new
home. On the morning that followed, while
Mr.. Bolton stood conversing with farm hand
who had been on the place under the former
owner. he observed ,he same vehicle passing a.
cross the portion of his land referred to.
"Whose wagon is is that, Ben - he asked,
in The tone of a man who iel that another had
trespassed upon his rights.
sit is Mr.. Halpin's, was replied.
"Haplin, who owns the mex, farm 7"
"Yes, sir"
would not like to take with his,' said Mr..
Bolton, who was annoyed by the circumstance.
"And there he is HIMSELF as ] live Riding
along over my ground as coolly as If il belong
ed 10 him. Verify, some men have The impu-
dence of old Nick himselfr'
"They always 20 by that road, ;" replied Ben.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10
Ns,S York Epigrum-FtOm @e Epsning Pos

NetS York EPigrum-FrOm the Erening Posi-
John Doe one winter day met Roe, aff
Where larger bier is sold.
Said he, "friend Roe,
How do you dol
This weather s very cold,
And since we're here,
Come, take some bier,
You'll find II healthy tonic"
But Roe replied laconic- -
.'No, no, Friend Doe.
thank you, no.
For me Ills quite Tsu-tonie."
The above refers TO liquor made Of malt
and hops and not 10 a carriage for conveying
The dead.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10
ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Got queer old customer up at the Peni.eu.

Got queer old customer up at the Penilen.
ilary.'
who is he
That old fellow took up Yesterday
'Whai the old man with the bundle, who
sat in the back part Of the wagon =
The same. lie is the queerest acting pris-
oner ! ever saw
Prisoner Why he, is no prisoner lie is
an old chap that got in the wagon for the pur-
pose Of riding up to the end Of Washington
street.
How did he get in tho wagon .
u told him he might Didn't ho tell you y
'of course not; would not give him
chance
The result Of this interview NAV be very ca
silly guessed. Mr. p. discovered that he had
made mistake and made all speed TO rcc,ify il.
As soon as he could return to the Peniten,ary,
he released the old gent, and apologsed. Old
man said, want no apologies, nan that shaves
my head has TO pay for it,
Saying this, the old gent seized his bundle,
slammed 10 the hall door, and came into tho
city. He called at the Police Office, and made
the acquaintance Of counsellor Brice. Brice
heard the story. aud Immediately commenced
suit for false imprisonment He lays the dam
ages at 5000 The old gent resides in Bnr-
lington. His name is s. W. Shepard Should
a verdict be rendered against Captain p, Bar
ney whalen should at least go halves Let
Us hope that he will do so.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10
I To Persons Mailing Letters for California
and the Territories of Oregon and
Washington.

I Thousands Of letters sent to the Pacific coast
become dead letters. To remedy this evil, the
Post Office Department, UNDER THE AurHoRf-
TY OF CoseREss, has adopted as 40 auxiliary
to its operations. the following plan for stimuli
laueously publishing at each and every Pos,
Office, in the Pacific region in list called the
Pacific Mail List" the names Of persons to
whom letters have been sent by mail to post Of
fees in California, and the Territories Of Ore
gon and Washington. BY this system, let
ter may be sent 10 any pos, Office in The Pacific
regiun, for person whose location is unknuwn
save the mere fact, that he is somelchere in Cal
iiornia or the Territories OF Oregon and Wash
ingion, yet. If she letter be published in The
Pacific Mail List" its ultimate reception By
the persons for whom it is intended. will be
rendered highly probable. To enable those
who may desire 10 extend TO their Pacific cor
respondents the advantages thus offered, the fol-
lowing illustration is given.
Suppose il is wished TO send to the Sacra-
mento Post Office letter for George Wilson,
who emigraied 10 California fiom Pike County,
Missouri, bu, il is feared that he may have
changed his location and hence may not receive
the letter. In this case, direct the letter TO
George Wilson flate of Pike County. M;ssou-
ri,) Sacramento, California. Then in otder TO
publish the letter in the "Pacisc Mail Lis. ,,
copy the address Of the letter upon piece Of
paper or card and enclose the card, together
--s-'' Pvsrage stamp, m ar enyeIope,
and direct the envelope TO tho
PACIFIC MAIL LIST" NEW-YORK,
deposit The letter as usual in the mail far Cali
fornia, and at the same time drop the enyelons
containing the card TO PUBLISH rur rrrrrp IN
The mail for New.York From the add,e.' a,
the card Tins received n, tho Now.yorL pos,
Office. the name, Georee Wilson. will he en-
tered in It's appropriate place in the "pacife
Mail List which Lis, is nrinted and sen, hv
each mail, to each and every postmaster in Cal
ifornia, and The territories of oreoe. and lyssh.
ing,on. and bv them nos,sd in /, con.n;cron.
place IN their respective Offices. The lis, heinz
thus distributed over the entire Pacific region
Georco Wilson may at once leay, f,on, !, 7,h,,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10
Posr.OrrIce DERAnrMEsr.

March 5th, 1856.
Mr. Woods has my authority TO put his plan.
as above, 10 operation but no responsibility is
assumed by the Department and all eorres-
Pondence in regard TO this artangemen, mus, be
addressed to the ''Pacifc Mail List" New
York. That the public may avail itself Of the
advantages thus offered, Post-M Masters are re-
quesied to give the Circular conspicuous place
in their respective offices. .t
JAMES CAMPBELL,
Post Master General.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10
POETRY.
THE SONG OF THE CAMP.

VhMhAN NVipkNr' BY BAYARD TAYLOR.
"Give us a Songl'' the soldiers cried,
The outer trenches guarding,
when the heated guns Of the camps allied
Grew weary of bombarding.
The dark Redan, in silent scoif,
Lay, grim and threatening, under;
And the tawny mound Of the Mtlakoff
No longer belched its thunder.
There was pause. The guardsman said:
"We storm the forts Tomorrow;
Sing while we may. another day
viii bring enough Of sorrow"
They lay along the battery's side,
Below the smoking cannon
Brave hearts, from Severn and from Clyde,
And from the banks Of Shannon.
They sang Of love, and not Of fame;
Forgot was Britain's glory;
Each heart recalled digereai name,
But all sang "Annie Laurie"
Voice after voice caught up the song,
Until its tender passion
Rose like an anthem, rich and strong
Their battle-eye confession.
Dear girl, her name he dared not speak,
Yet, as the song grew louder,
Something upon the soldiers check
Washed of the stains Of powder.
Beyond the darkening ocean burned
The bloody sunsets embers,
While the Crimean valleys learned
How English love remembers.
And once again Gre Of hell
Rained on the Russian quarters
With scream of shot, aud burst Of shell,
And believing of the mortars
And Irish Nora's eyes are dim
For singer, dumb and CORY;
And English Mary mourns for him
Who sang Of "Annie Laurie"
All, soldiers! to your honored rest
Your truth and valor bearing;
The brave are the tenderest-
The loving are the daring.
In order that the full force Of the poem may b,
appreciated by American readers, it NAV he neces.
sary to state that tee song of "ANSIE LAURIE !,
the song Of the British camp,-that, wherever
there is British regiment, this song bears of III,
gallant burden Of the loving soldiers heart, wheth
er he freezes in Canada, or wipes his brow beneath
the sun Of India. As few comparatively are flmil.
lar with it. we copy it, also:
Marvellous banks are bonny,
Where early falls the dew;
And twas there that Annie Laurie
Gave me her promise true
Gave me her promise true,
And ne'er forget will |,
But forbonny Annie Laurie
I'd lay me down and die.
Her brow is like the snow-drih,
Her throat is like the swan,
Her face is as the fairest
That e'er the sun shone on, -
That e'er the sun shone on,
And dark blue is here'e,
And for bonny Annie Laurie.
Like dew on the gowan lying
Is the IA o. her fairy feet,
And like winds in summer signing
Her voice is low and sweet
Her voice is low and sweet,
And she's a the world to me,
Aud Tor bonny Aieia Laurie
I'd lay me down and die.
The music Of this song was familiar to the ear Of
the travelled poet, and it furnished him with its own
exquisite inspiration. Our readers will remember
among the ac cunts from the Crimea that Of gun
ner who sang it, working at his gun, and was only
stopped by shell which sealed his lips forever.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10

IB William Jarvis Of Vermont, one Of tbs
largest and best educated wool growers in the
country, Publishes an able letter in favor Of tho
abolition Of the duty on foreign wool. He boz
lieves such abollioa would benefit rather Than
iniare the wool'growiue interests Of Americas
farmers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10
MISCELLANY.
THE RIGHT OF WAY.

HOW TO AVOID oUARRELs AMONG NElcHboRs.
pyTs ARTHUR
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-05-10

The music Of this song familiar to the ear Of
the Travelled poet, and it furnished him with its
exquisite inspiration. Our readers will remember
among the cunts from the Crimea that Of gun
ner who sang it, working at his gun, and was only
stopped by shell which sealed his lips forever.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01
,VOLUM + 4.
{ NUMBER so.

ed. What is the use of all this! 1t is all
folly-a waste of time, a waste of cuthu-
siasm, waste of money, and cruel mock
cry of the simple minded believers that tho
day of miracles has returned. The Presi-
deatial election can only be carried beforeS
the people by the candidate having the maA
jority of the electoral votes and it can on
ly be carried into the House by defeating
Mr.. Buchanan of an electoral majority
The opposition, therefore, have only to de-
termine whether they will fight to carry the
election into Congress or to carry it before
the people, in order to see what is required
at their hands. If they adopt the first
named plan, they will require purely
Southern ticket for the South exclusively,
to run against the democracy in that SEQ
ton, if the latter plan, they must concen-
trate the whole strength of all the anti-ad-
mInistration forces of the North, whig, de-
mocratic, free-soil, abolition, know-nothing
and foreign vote upon Fremont, and let tho
South take care of itself.
Considering the existing divisions and
discordant and clashing platforms, tickets
and factions among the opposition camps,
there is but one course of action left them,
as afording any way oc escape whatever
from the ignominious defeat all around
That course is a general Convention, with
view to a general concentration of their
forces upon single ticket in opposition to
the Democracy. We propose, therefore,
|
| for the sake of giving some degree of in
| terest, spirit and activity to this canvass,
that the opposition parties and factions of
all sorts-old wings, anti-Pierce and anti
nigger driving Democrats, free-soilers pro-
per, nigger worshippers, know -nothings, and
what not-call conformity general Fu-
sion Convention, for the practical purpose
of confederation or coalition ticket for
the Presidency, upon the broad platform o
the constitution, the Union and new ad-
ministratlon and that this practical and
common sense Convention be held in Now
York, about the last of August or early in
September.
This is the last chance. In default of the
adoption of some such plan of cohesion and
concentration against the common enemy
old wings, old free-soil democrats, nigger
worshippers, know-nothings, boilers and
all will be whipped, routed, dispersed and
ignominiously crushed out from one end of
the country to the other. A union Conven
tion of all the opposition leaders, a consol-
dation of all their forces upon one common
ticket, and upon simple, comprehensive
anti-democratic platform is their only
| chance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01
THE OBJECT
chance.

After glancing over goodly number of
Northern papers, we are somewhat puzzled
to discover Mr.. Fillmore's chances. 1t is
generally conceded that the South will go
generally, if not unanimously, for Buchan-
an and Breckenridge. The contest at tho
North appears to be between the Democrats
and the Free Soil Know Nothing RepubH-
can coalition. In vain we look for Mr..
Fillmore's name in the calculation. It
seems to be dropped. He is neither fish
nor flesh. A marvellous proper man, court
ly and common place, cold, but not content
ed. Ambitious he is, but unable to carry
out his schemes. The longer we look at
the thing the more we are puzzled to under
stand it, and can only find solution for
Mr.. Fillmore's candidacy in the program
me let out by the New York Herald, name
ly, to use Mr.. Fillmore for the purpose of
creating some division at the South and thus
helping to throw the election into the
House, where some Northern abolitionist
would be sure to succeed Wilmington
Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

AN ENORMOUS FRAUD-An enormous
fraud has just been discovered in New York.
VIM. s. Hanna, carpenter, induced James
Garvie, an aged gentleman residing at Glen
Cove, to visit him. The victim for four
weeks was piled with drugged liquor, and
during that time Hanna procured convey
ances to himself of real estate and vessels
to the amount of 100000. He also got
the old man to make will in favor of his
lHanna's) daughter. He then extorted
a promise from Garvie to go to sea, and the
whole of the property was advertised to be
sold at auction on the 5th inst. Garvie,
however, by some mistake, was allowed to
get sober, and complained of the swindler,
who was arrested.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

.E~ The Fillmorines of the North are dali
ly hocking TO the standard of the Black Re-
publicans-Fremont and Dayton. Tho
Northern National Convention, recently in
session in New York, set the example, by
fusing with the Fremont faction, and now
we have accounts from various quarters in
the North, of similar movements. In tho
city OF, New York, the entire National Fill
more Club has gone over to the Black Re-
publican party. This shows the nationality
Of Know Nothingism. of which We have
heard so much
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

IMPORTANT FROM CENTRAL AMERICA
A letter dated Granada, June Ist. says
I'VE have just received a communication
from the government of Costa Rica, in which
they acknowledge the government of Pre-
sident Rivas and General Walker. consid-
ering the war at an end, and offering to be-
come responsible for all the expenses of
the war"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

GEORGIA EMIGRANTs FOR KANsAS.-A
company of emigrants from Georgia, passed
up the Georgia State Railroad, Tuesday,
en- route for Kansas. They numbered
more than two hundred, and include sever
al families and twelve negroes,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

MURDER.-The Fayetteville North Car
Gilman learns that on Saturday last, Thos.
McLennon deliberately shot his step daugh-
ter, 4 girl about 13 or ii years old, killing
her instantly. McLennon was tried about
six years ago for the murder of Joshua
Bryan. and acquitted. Bryan was the re-
pu:ed father of the murdered girl. McLen-
non has been arrested.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

ROWDY JUDGE FINED.-On the 18th ult,
Hugh G. Murray, Chief Justice of the Su-
preme Court Of California was fined $50 by
the City Recorder of Sacramento, for an as
sault on Thomas Hill. The assault was
caused by Hills having remarked, out of
the hearing of the Judge, that he was the
meanest man who had ever filled SO high
a post.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

II JAMES J. STRONG, the Mormon lead
er, was shot at Beaver Island, on the 10Th,
by two of his former followers. He receiv-
ed three balls in the body, and severe
blow from a pistol on the head. Strong
was alive up to noon on the l7th but was
in very critical condition. The assassins
had been arrested.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

Too LITERAL.-A few days since, a well
known citizen of Brooklyn. y. j., who had
for some time previously shown symptoms
of excessive religious enthusiasm, proceed
ed, after reading tbs passage of Scripture,
IF thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, :"
10 sever his hand from his arm with a carv-
ing knife. He was removed to the Lunatic
Asylum at Flat Bush, L. L., where he died
in less than two days.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

SINGULAR ROBBERY.-A merchant of
Smithfeld, Va, sent his Iron Safe to New
York to have it itrepaired. Two of the work
men made duplicate keys, and last Monday
robbed the safe of $4,000 One of the cul-
prits was taken while attempting to return
to New York
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

DEATH OF Hon. THOS. II. BAYLY.-
Hon. Thomas H. Bayly, Representative in
Congress from the Northampton District of
Virginia, died at his residence in Accomac
county, on Sunday morning last, at 4 o.
clock
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

VIRGINIA AND TENNESSEE RAILROAD
This road has been completed to within
twenty-seven miles from the terminus of the
road on the Tennessee line, to which point,
says the Lynchburg Yirginian, distance
of one hundred and twenty miles
from that city, the cars are now running
having made their first trip yesterday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01
wH1G MEETING IN WASHINGTON

A meeting of the Wings of Washington
City was held on the 2lst uIt. to take into
consideration the course to be pursued du-
ring the coming Presidential election, which
drew together large and promiscuous as
semblage. Mr.. Seaton of the National In
telligencer, was called to the chair, and q
member Of the American party was propo-
sed as Secretary, which oecasioned great
confusion, showing that that organization
was largely in the ascendant, and that but
few Wings were present who stood aloof
from all parties. Senator Jones of Tenn,
spoke in favor of distinct organization. to
acting as allies to any party they might a
gree to support. Mr.. Campbell of Ohio al
SO spoke, avowing himself a member of the
American party. A committee was appoint
ed, who reported resolutions recommending
that the convention proposed by the Wings
of Kentucky be postponed till the last We'd
nesday in July, and that all sections and
delegates be requested to deliberate upon
the proper course to pursue in the present
crisis. The resolutions were adopted, and
the meeting adjourned. Mr.. Campbell OF
Ohio, was again called out in response to the
Know Nothings, and commenced speaking
when the gas was turned off, creating great
confusion, amid which, the assemblage de.
parted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

y The City Council of Athens. Geor-
gia. have determined that in future the
bodies of all suicides shall be handed over
to the ply sicians for dissection.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

II" What cannon is that :" asked a
person who heard the hundred guns on
Mountjoy, on account of the nomination.
r "Bu-cannon, of course" was the res
ponse. We'll, it has the right ring to it."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

RAILROAD FOUNDLING.-Thc New York
Times says: 1.-The George Law brought
home on Friday from Aspinwall, very ex-
traordinary passenger, about fifteen months
ed by the late railroad calamity there
Father and mother and reLatircs uere all
killed, and no one knows the little found
ling's name or nation, which, is supposed
to be French. The innocent was picked
up unhurt amid the slain and manned, in
unconscious ignorance of the awful disas-
ter. Col Totten sent it to New York, in
care of the stewardess of the George Law,
and it becomes, we suppose, an unknown
object of charity here.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

~ Hon. John c. Breckenridge, the Dem
ocratic nominee for the Wee Presidency,
addressed a Buchanan ratification meeting
at Lexington, Ky, (his place of residence)
Oh the 9th instant.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

DEATH OF JOIN ID. ECCLEs, EsQ.-The
Fayetteville Observer announces with deep
regret the death of this distinguished citizen
of North Carolina. 1t occurred on Sunday
evening last, after lingering and very
painful illness. The observer says the de-
ceased had no superior at the Bar, whilst
his health permitted him to undergo the Ia
bors of that arduous profession.