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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

the house. Mary sank fiinting on the aoor
10 neighbour he hurried away for the stage
was waiting.
For a month Daniel moved over the brink Of
the grave, but he did not die.
" One gill Of brandy will save you said
the doctor, who saw that the abrupt removal Of
all siimulanls from system that for long years
had subsised on almost nothing else, was near
" sure to prove fatal. You can surely take
a gill and not more +"
AYE" Pasped the poor man, take Gill
and break my oath Moses FELTON, shall never
hear that brandy or rum killed me! II the
want of ii can kill me then let me die; but
won't die III live I'LL Moses FELTON, shall eat
his words"
He did live an iron will conquered the
messenger death had sent, aud Daniel Bryan
lived, For one month he could not even walk
without help. Bot he had belp-ioyfsl, play
lul help. Mary helped him.
A year passed away. and Moses FELTON, re-
turned TO Vermont lie entered the court
house at Burlington, aud Daniel Bryan was on
the floor pleading for young man who had
heen indicted Tor forgery. FELTON, started with
surprise. Never before had Bryan looked Sc
noble and commanding, and never before had
such torrents Of eloquence poured from his lips
The case was given to the jury and the youth
was acquitted. The successful counsel turned
from the court room, and he met Moses FELTON,
They shook haads, bd, did not speak. WheI
they reached spot where no other could hea
them, Bryan stopped Moses, he said, "d'
you remember the words you spoke to me {
year ogol"
I" ! do. Daniel"
VIII yo1 now take them back unsal
them now and foreverl"
Yes, with al my heart"
" Thea am in part repaid"
! And what must be the remainder Of lh'
5 payment !" asked Moses
=" must die an honest, unperjured mau
/ The oath that has bound me thus far was mad
! for ife"
! That evening Mary Bryan was among th'
/ happesl of the happy. No alIusion was mad
in words 10 that strange scene one year beiore
hu, Moses could read in the coua:enan Of hi
sister and her husband the deep gratitude the.
did not speak.
And Daniel Bryan yet lives, one Of the mos
hunored men of Vermont. Five times has b
sat in the State Legislature thrice in the Sen
ate, and once ia the National Congress, and h
is yet an ornament 10 society, declining all oi
fers of public Offices, from the fact that his pro
fession is more lucrative, while plenty Of OIL
ers want the Offices which hc cares not for
Troy American.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29
TIE SABBATH SCHOOL CHILD
REN'S SHIT.

Laund Of he Morning Star" Between
three and four ihousand spectators, composed
chiefly Of Sabbath School children and teachers,
asEcmhlrd at the ship-yard Of Mr. Jonathan Sie,-
son, in Chelsea, yesterday noon, 10 witness the
launch Of The beautiful little craii bearing the
above name. This vessel, which is fine speci-
men Of naval architecture, has been built by the
united contributions Of The Sabbath school schol-
ars Of the Orthodox Congregational Churches
throughout the country, for the purpose Of car
rying missionaries from port 10 purt among the
islands Of the Pacific. Her capital stock amounts
To sic 900, divided into 100 900 shares Of Ten
cents each. The attendant religious services
we're held at the side Of the vessel
Mr.. L. Pomroy, Corresponding Secretary
Of lhv A. B. G +. NJ. hom a staging from
near ihs bow of the vessel, called the assembly
Ia order. and addressed few familiar remarks
to the Children. lie explained 10 them the
reason why ,he vessel was called the "Muin-
ing Star" "Yoo all know" said he, 'ihat
when you see the murninr star rise, the sun is
not far 81, and the glorious noon of day also
in like manner, when this vessel, your morn
ing star rises into view in the horizon, seen
from the isles Of the Pacific Sea, the poor ben
nighted heaihen may assure himself that the
dawn Of enieh,nen. is drawing near, and that
ere long thereafter the glorious Sun &c Right
eousness will arise in their hearts that saliva
lion is Coming. with lis full nrmor Of bibles,
churches, aud Sunday schools"
( The missionary HYMN, ''Frnm Greenland .
icy mountains" &c, was then sung, after
which divine blessing was invoked by Rev.
DR. Worcester, Of Salem.
Rev. Mr. Langwonhy, Of Chelsea, followed
with brief address, appropriate 10 the occasion.
1 They had seen, he said, many ships launched.
and had nuiiced the pride with which the nwn-
ers had looked upon The scene, because they
saw work built fir them, which was 10 go 10
iureign lands, and from port to port, and bring
back wealth to them. But here were perhaps
5000 stockholders in TINS lIiie vessel, and she
is not TO bring back wealth to them; she is
given to God, who gives US all things, and. as
she sails away she will 60 with the thanks Of
thousands. lie has caused her to be sent forth.
The Doxology, praise God from " HON all
blessings 1uw," &c, was then sung. The
stays were then knocked away and the heauti-
lul little cran, full rigeed. pded gracefully into
the water Soon afler, The iow-loai "lIuron"
came alongside, and brought her over 10 the
city. About fifty persons were on board Of her
ut the time Of the launch.
The informing STAR was bull by Mr..
Jolham Slelson, OF Medford, and is Ij0 tons
burlhen. She is 10 he commanded by Capt.
Samuel G.. Moore, and will lsave this port Tor
the Sandwich Islands the 20ih installation
Atlas, Nor l3.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29
ADVERTISEMENTS


lier acts.
These three old wooden houses are the yis-
lille remains Of three vigorous. lives--in them
10 the musing eye the spirit Of Gates. and Lee,
and Stephen hover around them sill, speaking
in every whisper Of the pine trees and the oaks
-lhose ancient oaks Of the noble, English
looking ''chase, T" which murmur yonder beneath
The winduw-ihrough whose heightened WIS.,
Ia appears the lone mansion Of General Adam
Stephen. Here, within eun-shot almost Of
each other, these men Of history repUsed-
though not happily, we must conclnde--after
all their struggles The current of the Ope-
quon, resonsni ia old days with savage shouts
and dyed with blood, murmured BY them. and
perhaps spike TO their minds Of other days
lypiiyine human things which ever bud and
luw and chmge like the skies Of Autumn
yondcr--ihc gorgeous leaves, whose colors va
~ with ca b day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

VERMONT SrocR AnRoAp.-A, the first Ag.
ricultural Fair held at ST. Louis, Missouri, last
month, Vermont made good show Of stock.
A. L. Bingham alone received six premiums
and one medal foi superior French aud Span
ish merinos and Sixons. a Black Hawk
Morgan called "Silver Heels" and raised in
Addison County. bea, the ''St. Lawrence. :"
the fastest horse in the West, aud took The
$3.50 prize. Nine out Of the ten judges cum
cedcd tha, for beauty. speed and bottom, they
never saw a horse to compare with this son of
the old Black Hawk. The owner refused
So 600 for him during the Fair.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

BEAUTTY YouR HoNE.-Every man should
do his best to own a home. The first money
he eau spare ought 10 be invested in DWELL
ing, where his family can live permanently.
Viewed as a matter uf ecunomy that is impor-
tant, not only because be can ordinarily build
cheaper than he can rent, but because OF she
expense caused by frequent change Of resi-
dence. A man who in early life builds home
for himself and family will save some ihous-
ands Of dollars in the course OF twenty years,
besides avoiding the Inconvenience and trouble
Of removals. Apart from this, there is some-
thing agreeable To our better nature in having
home that we can call our owl. II is form
of property that is more than property. Ii
speaks TO the heart, enlisis the sentiments, and
ennobles the possessor. The associations thai
spring mp around it, as the birthplace Of chill
dren--as the scene Of life's holiesl emotions
as the sanctuary where the spirit cherishes its
purest thoughts, are sure as all value; and
whenever their influence is exered, The mora
sensibiliiies are improved and exalted The
greater pari of our happiness of to-day is in
creased by the place here we were happy OF
yeslerlay, and that, insensihly, scenes AMI cir
cumsianees gather up store Of blessedness fo
the weary hours Of the future On this &c
count, we shonld do all 10 our power to make
home attractive. No, only should VIC cultivate
such lempers as serve to render its intercourse
amiahle and ailectlonate, but we should strive
TO adorn il with those charms which sense ans
refinement so easily impart 10 il. We say ca
silly, for there are persons who think that ;
home cannot be beautiful without a considers
BILE outlay Of money. Such people are in er
ror. Ii costs little to have neat flower gar
den, and TO surround your dwelling with ihos'
simple beauties which delight the eye far NOR
than expensive objects. If you will let ih'
sunshine and dew adorn your yard, they vii
do more for you than any artist. Nature de
| lights in beauty. She loves TO brighten th'
/ landscape and make il agreeable 10 the eye
She hangs the ivy around the ruin, and owe
the stump of a withered tree twines the grace
ful vine A THOUSAND arts she practices 10 an
innate the senses and please the mind. Follow
her example, and do Tor yourself what she i
always laborng TO do for you. Beauty is
divine inslrumenialhy. II is one of Gods cho
sen forms Of power. We never see creativ
energy without something beyond mere exist
ence, and hence the whole universe is teach
er and insPirer of beauty. Every man wa
born 10 be an artist So far as the appreciaiio
and enjoyment of beauty are concerned, and h
robs himself Of one of the precious gifts of hi
being il he fails 10 fulfil this benefcient puI
pose of his creaiion.-S0uthern Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

A DISTINCTION, Many years ago when rev
secls in New England began TO break the good
old Congregational barriers, aud make incur
sions into the sheeplol1s of the regular clergy,
a reverend divine whom | well knew-a man
a. once of infinite eccentricily good sense aud
good humor-encouniered one of these irregn-
lar practitioners at the house of one of his flock.
They had pretty hot discussion on their points
of difference, but at length the inieroper, find
ing mofe than his match at polemics, wound of
BY saying;
Well, doctor, you'll at least allow that il
was commanded 10 preach the gospel to every
critter."
"True," rejoined the doctor, " true enough
But then never did hear il was commanded
to every 'criiter to preach TIE gospel"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

A witty druggist, on cold night last winter,
was woke up by a terrible rapping at his dnnt.
Going down he found poor fellow who wants
ed 10 purchase dose Of salts The shop was
entered, the dose prepared, and half dime
put in the drawer. - How much did you
make in that operation - asked his wife, as he
gm into bed. " -Four cents, was the reply.
"A shame il is returned The irriiaied dame,
" for man to disturb your rest just for dose
of salts" " Recollect, my love- said the
druggist, "ihat one dose Of salts will disturb
the mans rest more than it has mine, and re-
fleet that these liiile inconveniencies always
work well in lime"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY
III OhIce yyiIIistOn'- Stone Bloch.

The subscriber has the agency Of the VI MUTUAL FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY, with Capital exceeding 81 OO0.
OO0 And Of the SPRINGFIELD FIRE AND MARINE IN
suRANCE COMPANY, with Capital Of SlJOOOo and large
surplus lie also prepared to effect Insurance. II desired In
the AsrNA INSURANCE COMPANY Hartford, and ALLAN
TIC FIRE AND MARINE co. Providence. Persons wishing
to Insure property viii do well to call him before ecng
the Insurance LIFE may also be effected with him
In the NArIOfAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, for any
term and to any amount not exceeding $1,000 risk.
y. H. fEssENDEN.
Braitleboro January lst, 1856. III
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

-" What are you doing with that lum.
her :" cried steamboat captain TO an lrishman
who was Staggering towards the boat beneath
The weight of huge plank, just as the bell
was ringing for The lssi time. Wha, am
dOing-sure wasn't it yeIscll as said, all yes
as is going get board, and isn't this an ille-
giant one intirelyl" said the Hibernian irium-
phanty, amid the laughter Of the spectators.
The captain gave him his board and passago
that trip.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29
POETRY.
WRITE OFTEN.

Cut out the following and place it in the nc
,tter you write to o dear friend. more appr
riate poem from such services was never WRIT,
Write to me often,
Write to me very soon
Letters TO me are dearcr
Than loveliest flowers in June;
They are affections torches
Lighted at friendships lamp,
Fitting around the honrt-strings,
Like iirc-Aes in the damp.
Write to me very often,
Write in the joyous morn,
Or at the close OF evening,
When all the day is gone.
Then while the stars are beaming
Bright on the azure sky,
When thro' the fading forest
Cold the wild winds sigh,
Draw up thy little table
Close 10 he fire, and write.
Write to me in the morning,
Or write to me late at night.
Write to me very often;
Letters are linked that bind
Truthful hearts to each other,
lettering mind to mind,
Giving to kindly spirits
Lasting aud true delight,
If you would strengthen friendship,
Never forget 10 write.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

CTAccoiding 10 the Leavenworih Iournal,
(pro-slayery), one Of the Free State prisoners
in Kanzas, named Banter, of Grusshopper
Falls, has been tried and sentenced to term
al six years al hard labor in the chain gang.
1t is rumnred that the Grand Jury at Lecomp-
ton has found a true hill of Indictment against
G. W. CLARK, United States Indian Agent for
the murder Of Barber, Free State man.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

Just received from Boston, and direct from the manuiae-
turcr large assortment OF Ladies' Gents Misses and Chill
hrcns BO0tz Shoes aud Gniters, which he sold
for the next N1iefy Days erceedfng i0wJor Cash,
Brattcboro, Nov. 1st 1850. 4. siMoNDS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

Q7j- Clarct wine is very easily made. Toa
gallon of spoilt cider add three cents worth Of
logwood to give ii packer" Bottle and sell
at dollar bottle, and not man in HE town
will suspect that he is not drinking " the best
claret that comes into the country"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

TINHE PERIODICAL DEPOT HAS BEEN RE
1 moved from opposite the AnsrieGn House 10 Biake's
Budiag doors north Of the Revere House where
extensive ieer selected stock Of Newspapers. PEE
riodicals, Miscellaneous Books, stationery,
Toys, and Fancy Articles than ever eei3rs & VIII be
kept, hy d. j. CARPENTER.
bratueboro Nov. sth, 1850 Al
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

EXLRA GENEsEE FLOUR. THE UNDER
signed continues to he supplied with Sam'l Il. Ely
Extra Family Flour, direct from the mill and will de-
liver 10 order In part the village lie would not PUT ~
but let the article speak for itself Try H.
y. H. PEsSENDES.
Drattleboro November isL 1856 u45
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

We do well to conceal our domeslis esils.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-22
.EaeNUa ~ g.

Boosting title not his own, but borrowed from another
presents himself to proud intelligent and discriminating
jury like the American people and asks votes the score
Of having been associated with ono whose whole career in
the battle field in the forum in the cabinet and In the
council is undyiug protest against this treachery If
there were high talent connected with name thus as
sumed and advertised and hawked about the political
market il he who IL and who haunts il before
all eyes, had distinguished himself in conflict with
common foe; If he had shone in the Senate ia literature
10 letters; il he could point high position
at home and to hosts Of iopg-atached friends there
would be something in this arrogant preensOn TO res
cue ii from the fate which it deserves But when stimuli
taneous with his nomination for the vice presidency
he is put forward as greasy candidate-probably
the best compliment that be paid 10 his politics.
we cannot refrain calling the attention of such gentlemen
belong the opposition the democracy the posi-
ton they made TO occupy in supporting such man
If all this most humiating state of facts ono
which any portion of oar countrymen might well BE-
ashamed of might be disposed 10 say that this effort
to deude voters with Is apng of arstoc
racy but this would be dignSng the appeal which has
nothing in il but demagogery Of the worst description
There nothing which the American people abhor
there nothing which any sensible is apt to re-
coil FROM than open and brazen attempt hunbug or
at deception. The whole know-nothng movement was a
gross dolusiou but II started with something Of s be-
cause have said its professions highsoundng
and its promises multiiarous. To attempt however to
redeem this party at the very moment when its fortunes
falling, and when thousands deserving it. by
enactng another and still garng absurd more
insulting deception such the nomination of Donelson
shows concusvey how little its managers and leaders
understand the hearts and the history Of our counymeu
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-22

We have been favored with the perusal of private let
from Hon. James Buchanan to gentleman in this city,
in which Mr. B. states that he would leave for the CONT
nent his reached London and that
after spending few days in travelling he expected to take
passage board the steamer Arago which advertised
to sail from Havre for New York the 9th of April
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-22

nEsanKABtE OLD LlnY-we copy the following from
the Hartford Coursnti
Mrs. Polly Beeman, Of Birmingham Connecticut Is in
her e2d year Her husband, Tracy Beemsn, died short
time since He was two years the senior of his wife
They had lived in the farm house 50 years They bad
family OF nine children, the eldest Of whom 10
and was married when she fourteen OF the grand
children there are 49, the eldest Of whom is
There are l5s greagrsndchdren, and Is great-great
grandchildren The family Of tough stock and
joys iron constitutions This venerable can call
two hundred and thirty Of her nes pedigree around her
Thanksgiving table Their united ages amount TO
liza years so that this family bad followed each other
clnsecutvey the fret might have been old lady Of
LOO summers at the day Adam woke up and sorbid
den fruit with his parsmour Our Connecticut old LADY
intends 70 take long journey week behind the iron
horsel She ought 70 have free tieketp
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-22
FROM the North Carolina Standard.
VOICE OF THE DEMOCRACY.

surrender the greater portion of space to-day to
correspondents and TO the proceedings OF democratic meet
ines We have on hand the proceedings in number Of
counties, which shall appear soon.
FROM Curriiuck to the remote west and from Granville
10 kobeson, the most determined and enthusiastic sprt
ahlma'es the democracy. Union, numbers, and good
eans-we have all of these and victory under such cir
cusmnces is as sure any future event can be- indie
pendent highmnded wings in all portions of the State
are either declining TO commit themselves TO the know
nothing Philadepbis ticket rayipg boldly under
me banner OF the democratic party the only sound and re-
oe constitutional party in the country In this contest
wan The combined powers Of bgo,ry exclusveness and
AooLionism, we welcome all such into our ranls Thev
come at The call Of their country aid the democracy In
eherminaang tbe k-anterns, In protecting southern
hgh and In porpetuang the blessed Union Of the States
according TO the constitution
The cordial manner in which the administration Of Gov
enor Bragg approved and the earnest calls made upon
MN 70 accept nomination for reelection 10 the executive
cnar are most gratifying his friends and are IN them
selves he most impressive commentator Of The man ana
Oh the governor that could be expressed
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-22

The article in paper to-day from the Baton Rouge
Gazette will be found to pay merted compliment to SEN
ato Sde and to correct mistake into which Of our
evening contemporaries recently led by Geographic
despatch
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-22
WASHINGTON CITY.
noN. MR. oLIyER,s LErrER.

In accordance with promise made few days since We
give this morning the letter from Hon. Mr. Oliver to his
constituents It's cando5 earnestness and dreetness OF
purpose win for it favorable reception while the
principles it imbodies and which ably defined and
defended although set forth for particular locality, are
universal in their application This letter. doubt will
be widely circulated by our democratic contemporaries
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-22

los prrssrosThe ship Charles Captain rusrk at Rail
timore Maryland on Monday made the passage from New
Orleans Louisiana In seventeen days Cape Henry vr.
GINA but has been detained sixty days in Chesapeake Bay
by the ice .aH-# 81
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-22

LATER TrxlsThe Texan Of the 18th inst has the
following item;
HOn Monday last learned from b. Brown ESQ., that
three Indians In the vicinity of his rancho and
there s but little doubt that scattered
various places Mr. Bolt who lives the Cboo Lost
several horses by Indians A few days since while in
search Of his stock be found several valuable
had been killed by Indians He has brought his family to
town.
The Houston Telegraph Of the 7h inst says the contn-
ued wet weather has almost entirely cut of communiea-
ton with Houston The receipts Of cotton for the week
were but egbty-four bales.
The persons who pursued the Indians Bsndera pass
brought to San Antonio some fifty horses hun
dred and forty arrows Shield several bows many aIn
dian fIns' and also several scaips
The Palestine Advocate publishes letter from Hon.
John B. Cravens giving his for Withdrawing from
the American party. @f
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-22

=" WESTERN AND souTHwrsrKRs nvKRs--The New Or
leans Delta Of the l4tb inst. says:
The most important even, Of the week Ia the r.sn,n
uon OF tree intercourse In business with every section ~
cate Inc Arkansas river the Ohio river a. high as Cn
enpat and last tbongh not lesst with 81, Louis s.x
DAYS more must pass before anything tangible can bo "a
Of o. effected with localities above 81 LoulsS = "''
The Sstchez Free Trader ssys; ar
The river has risen very rapidly this point during
the past week, and still heavier rise Is looked for Th
Ohio and Upper Mississippi have broken up and il 10 b
presumed that this will have an effect at this point ON
Saturday last the river three feet In bonr
st Memphis and continued TO rise at that rate Al The
same time the Ice was running very freely almost TO such
an extent as 70 impede navigation The Arksnsas is up
ana boats Of the largest class go mp TO Little Rock White
river over IFS banks IL 10 be hoped that the latter
rivers will run down before the rise from the upper tvers
reaches VA
The 81 iouis Republican Of Monday last says;
No have change to report in the river ut this point
and very he IN the weather The former continues fall
ang very slowly and The latter very chanpcable and
commonly cool for this time Of year About two inches Of
$40" o ON Saturday night which disappeared yesterday