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

ORIGIN or NAME.-The father Of Return
J. MeiRs was born in Mddetown, in Connect
icnt. For some time prior to settlement in
life, he addressed a fair Quakeress at Middle
field, some few miles from his fathers residence,
and found much difficulty in obtaining her hand.
She repeatedly answered his proiestatons Of
fidelity and attachment with Nay, Jonathan,
respect thee much, but cannot marry thee,
for better is a dinner of herbs with content
meni, than stalled OK and contention there
with" Mrj-Meigs finally told Ruth that he
was paving his last visit as lover, and should
strive to form an alliance with another family,
and would therefore bid her farewell. As he
mounted his horse to ride Oh, the Quakeress,
relentng, beckoned him to stop, exclaiming,
Return, Jonathan Return, Jonathan ~
Mr.. Meigs went back, aud fixed on a day for
the celebration of the nupiials The frs, fruit
Of the uaion was a son. which the father, in
commemoraiion of the huppiest words he ever
heard spoken, had 'baplised Return Jonathan,
who rose to distinction, and subsequently to
the Office of postmaster general Of the United
States. Akron Democracy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

THE CHSEsE SUGAR CASE.-We have fire.
quenny alluded to our experiment in raising
the Chinese sugar cane, from seed received at
the patent office. We are entirely satisfied that
il can be raised with great profit il this ocali-
iy, either for fodder or for The making cfsugar
or molassos.
Last week finding election over and no firing
to do, and but lille interest US in the papers,
We essayed 10 convert the products Of six hills,
planted like corn, into molasses. Pretty sport
for an ednor i-shu, our motto is, anything 10
save our country and so al it We wen,-and
a sweet time We had of ii-beIler than wheel
ing apples-we reckon-and the process and
result we will give for the benefit of mankind in
general. We run ihiny-iwo stalks through
hay cutter, and with our standing-press and a
chesse-hoop, took therefrom three quarts Of
clear and rich juice, which being boiled to the
consisience of sugar-house molasses, yielded
one pint. The favor is very agreeable, and
the color and appearance nearly that OF honey
and it is the universal opinion Of those who
have tasted il, that il is superior to any South
cru mOlasses.-AHhera IN. H) Cabinet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

An "uui-west -" editor thus moraizcs on
The routine Of editorial duties The poorest
blind horse, 10 the mos, Incorporating bark
mill, has his moments Of relaxation. To him
the sound Of the ,annery bell, announcing noon.
is locsin Of joy, and he looks forward with
grateful anticipation to his prandial oats and
mill feed The wcarsoinc round is stopped d,
the unlubrcrod gudgeons quaver oat last
squeak and cease ihoir complaining the trace
chain ranles over the animals back, and he at
iempis a youthful eauier as be moves Of, q hap
Py old horse. With him there are no aniici
paiory woes, be works 10 a circle. but GER
tain number Of Turns are sure TO bring respite
But with the editor il IS otherwise his life is,
as Mr.. Maulilini feeliugly remarks, " one dem d
grind - his machine never stops Hot wealth
er, headaches, sickness at home are no relief
TO HE perpetual routine-for the paper must
come DOT, and copy must be furnished"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

rived from our knowledge Of the man, and fiom
other sources of information entitled 10 respect.
10 advance, however, of any official definition
Of his policy, he will be called upon to desig-
nate his Cabinet, and this task be will delay
until the Electoral Colleges shall have official
" declared his election, aud settled it beyond
the possibility Of doubt from Southern dsun-
iun intrigues to dragoon him into submission.
But with the official determination of hs cleo.
tion, Mr.. Buchanan will deliberately proceed
to the responsible duties Of his great Office, in
the appointment Of Cabinet which, in itself,
will be the Interpretation Of his whole policy
and tho key to his success OF his humiliation
and the final destruction Of his party. His Cab.
met must be a unit, and a conservative unit :.
aud the Instant he shall discover an intriguing
border ruilian or dlbuster among Them, or that
cliques and eoleries are at work with them 10
the kitchen, IL will be his duty to follow the
example of Jackson, and Try a new set Of men.
From Van Buren, down to Pierce. the lesson.
Of folly in the submission Of the Prcsiden, to
an intriguing ministry are too fresh in the mem.
DRY 1t Mr.. Buchanan ~ suppose that he will
not profit by them.
With these impressions touching the incom-
ing administration, we are prepared to give 1t
a fair and liberal trial The immediate break.
cts which threaten it arc these Southern disun.
ionisis aud their wild piraiiral policy Of rule
or ruin; but, according to the latest news from
Whealand, this disorg anizing faction has all
ready received a caution, which is suspicious
Of still better things to come.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

Postmastcrs are not to be enyiei If they are to
be snarcd at by newspaper seribblers for exercis-
ing the right Of managing the affairs Of their own
Offices as they please. The last b. r, Argus has
TRADE upon rosimasiers because they receive
bundles Of newspapers aud write the names ofsub-
scrbers thereon. This The .9rgui man calls "aet-
ing the part Of sca,engcr to the Publisher" lie
says he don't use the word searcAgSr In on o.feu-
sisc sense. but to call another scarearsr, partic
ularly When he uses the term about what is none
Of his business, We should consider offensive. The
truth is the .frgut-man is in high duigeon because
somebody prints paper besides hifnself-he must
cover the whole ground-he mus, be "ea.cf cook
and bot;le-wssher" to the world-(we mean the
world within the range Of his visual orbs) or tbs
deuce Is to pay. lie says "Postmasters arc under
no obligations to write subscribers names on news
papers" Wei. what II they are noti What
business is Il TO him Have not Pos,mas,ers the
right to do as they please we'll as other folks -
This modern Goliah assumes 10 dictate to POsinast-
crs what they shall do and what they shall not,
and threatens them with auihilatiou IL they act
otherwise This is not the first time he has ned
have an undoub,ei right to take the ". Y. Tfi-
tune or any other paper they please. and Postmast-
eFs have perfect right to put subscribers names
tn ireOn without being threatened with deeapiiaton
By the -irgui. This is ''hnd Of liberty" and
people choose to DO they please in the matter Of
taking newspaPers-tbe 'serea eyei -1rgss' to the
contrary notwithstanding. II the Argus man Was
head taller than he is, he possibly nigh, see an
inch before his nose. II. instead Of believing,
clustering, and threatening Postmasiers with Aubl-
hilia,ion Of their Offices because they receive and
distribute papers Of different polite lSnamp from
his own. he would 80 to work and make the Argus
something more than Laughing STICK in COM
munity, he might possibly prevent the extensive
circulation Of papers Il which he 50 loudly CON-
plains. We beg pardon Of our readers for wasting
ink and paper upon 50 hopeless thing-to wit the
reformation Of the man who snufs the candles for
the D. r. -frgHI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

MoRI Exposures OF WALKEa -Scnor Col
couria. provoked by his summary dismissal from
a diplomatic agency by his associate 6lihusicr
Walker, has continued his disclosures Of Walk
er's purposes. lie publishes the contract into
which he and Walker mutually entered, IN
which the latter agreed, in consideration Of the
transfer to him Of the resources Of tie Cuban
patriots, to assist aud cooperate with his per-
son and With HE various resources, such as
men and Others. 10 the cause Of Cuba and ia
favor Of her liberty, aier having consolidated
the peace and the government Of the republic
Of Nicaragua" The contract was signed in
January last. Ia August, sending To Goicouria,
then at New York. his credentials to the Bri-
tish government, he wrote significantly -
"lf you can open negotiations with England
and secure for Nicaragua the port OF San Juaa
Del Norie. you will effect a great object. 1t
will be long step towards our end. Without
San Juan del Norle, we lack what will be 10
the end indispensable 10 us--a naval force in
the Caribbean sea The commercial cnnse-
quences OF this possession arc nothing in com
parison with the naval and political resalis.--
You can do more than any American could pos
finiN ANNhpiieHs OcfaNst Nul can HiAkc ht
British cabinet see that we are not engaged in
any scheme for annexation. You can make
them see that the only way TO cut the expand
ing and expansive democracy Of the Nouh, is
by powerful and eompac, southern federation,
based on military principles. Tell ---- ---
he must send the the news. and let me know
whether Scuba must and shall be free :" but
not for the Yankees. Oh, no tina, Gna coun-
try is not Ct for ihass blrbaruus Yankees
What would saeh psalm singing set do in the
Island p
According to statistics 10 Walkers organ he
had received over 1000 recruits from The United
States in four MONTHS and yet his eniire force
At the end Of lha, time, native and all, is given
as only 1875. There are reported as killed
l4i-where are the remaining 27OO a few
have run away or been discharged from service,
but at least 1000, one half the number, have
died in that timc--a friehiful mortality truly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

GOLD ~ VERMONT. THE Rutland Herald
says "we were on Saturday shown ine speci-
ruen Of Gold in the possession Of one Of our
iownsmen, Of Perhaps the value Of dollar,
which was fornd by a friend in the north part
Of this Siaie-ihe precise locality being only
known to the fortunate finder. This specimen
was picked up in the bed Of small stream ia
the gorge OF the mountains, and we understand
there is plenty more of the same sort where
that comes from. II half that vas told Us is
true, there is reason to believe that this discov-
cry l. OF importance, and will attract some al
ieniion from the treasure seekers ofour State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

A sad accident occurred in he town q,
IIoundsfeld, Jefferson County, on F;iJay h,
There was Turkey shoot IS a, What il c,Il.5
the " Halfway House." between W,,s,,o~s
and Sackeus Harbor. A boy BY lie p,ms NJ
MARTA psf the turkeys on the bench to bs ,bo,
at; the shooters shot from the ballroom win.
dow Of the hotel and the boy had bu, adjust.
ed ono Of The turkeys on the bench. and ,lss.
ped back, when one OF the men by the name q
John Stewart, stepped forward to the winsow
and hrod at the turkey. The ball passed ,b,o'
the boys temples just back Of tie eyes. eu,.
ting off the nerves Of The eyes. The bov /,
not yet dead, though his recovery is very doubt.
fol. Should he live he will be blind for N,
Mr.. Stewar, thinks the ball from the ride mus,
have glanced, while others think he Dino,l
the cap on the boys head for the turkey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29
A California lover writes to his sweetheart

A California lover writes to his sweetheart
thus -
"Leven years is rather long to kori gal,
but lie lav you yit Cate"
Last Letter Of Hgh,rayraan. A notorious
highwayman Of California, known as Tom Bell,
was lately captured and executed few hours
Afterwards. Ia the interval he wrote The fol-
lowing letter 10 his mother, who resides in Tan
nesee. 1t goes to prove that there is some
thing of the angel left evsa in the vilesi. Let
the young take the warning which he gives =
San joaquin, Oct. 4, 1856.
Dear MoIher-As am about 10 make my
exit 10 another country, take this opportunity
to write TO you a few lines. Probably You may
never hear from me again; il not, hope we
may meet where parting is no more.
In my prodigal career in this country have
always recollecied your fond admoniiions, and
II had lived up TO them probably would mol
have been in my present condition but, dear
mother, although my fate has been a cruel one,
yet have no one 10 blame bot myself. Give
my respects 10 all my old youthful friends.
Tell them to beware Of bad associations. and
never TO enter into any gambling saloons, for
that has been my ruin.
IL my old grandmother is living, remember
me 10 her. Wnh these remarks bid VOC
farewell forever
Your only boy, ToM.
Bell was about 25 years of age, educated,
and lnrmerly physician. lie went to Cali
iornia in 1891
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

PRFSrlcE on SourH CARoLlSA.-The Lou
isville Journal thinks that though there may be
some difference of opinion in South Carolina as
10 the best means OF accomplishing disuniOn'
yet as respects disunion itself. the State is M
ques,ionably for dissolution. 1t adds =
well, We, in common With the public gen.
orally, only wish that it we're practicable TO
give her What she wants. She is an insofier-
able pest We 'rish from the bottom o. our
hearts. that she could be kicked out Of the UH'oH
INFO The middle Of ne Atlantic"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

There was destructive food in AfTghanis-
tan, India, in October, by which 1000 or 5000
lives were lost. The torrent of water which
at this season rolls down the water system OF
the Indus gradually increased, then overiopped
the banks, and then burst on the plains with a
force which swept whole towns from the face
of the earth. Tho cantonment Of Naoshera,
only half huilt, was carried away. The great
canlonment Of Dehra Ghazee Khan was totally
ruined, the sun-bornt bricks of the building
melting 10 the food. The bund, or dyke,
which defends Leila burst, and Leila has disap-
Appeared. The loss of life has not been in pro-
portion, 1000 or 5000 villagers not counting for
much in India, but the destruction of property
is inealculable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

The appropriation by the last Congress Of
$4,000 10 procure seeds, cutiines, grasses,
&c, FOL distribution under the direction Of the
paien, Office, has been applied to sending Oui
vessel to Brazil 10 obtain sugar cane for the
Louisiana planters. The southern members
generally voted against the appropriation but
it was carried, and the president, instead Of US
ing it for seeds that might be distributed all
over the eUnuiry, has, with his natural southern
sentiments. devoted it 10 the benefit Of single
class Of proJncers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

The earthquake a, Malia and vicinity on The
i2th Of October seems to have been more de-
siruclive than at first reported Upwards Of
900 persons are said to have been buried 10 the
ruins Of fallen buildings. In the island Of
Rhodes, mountains have fallen down into the
plains beneath, entire villages been destroyed,
aud not a hJEse in town has escaped damage.
The loss Of life is said to amOnni 10 some one
hundred souls. On the islands OF Halki. Cas-
SOS and Searpenio the damages were very COO
siderable, and the victims amount 10 one hun
dred aud fifty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

An admonilion against hasty funerals occur,
red last week at Fremont, Ohio pa"'e'
SIearns, who had been sick with ie'er' "P-
paren,ly died. All arrangements were mAue'
and the friends and the clergyman were assem-
bled to pay the last tribute of respect 10 The sup
posed deceased, when the body appeared warm
10 the touch. ResiOra,iyes were administered
and in few minutes the man who hau eOwo
so near being buried alive, was sitting up "'
is now in a fair way of recovery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

A Mas SALrED bows BY MS own Rrerrsr.
"A singular circumstance recently occurred in
Miller county, Illinois. An old man. nansd
Wilson, aged SO, died, having made arrange.
nenls With certain persons not TO bafy hin,
but TO have his enirails taken oui, pot 10 boz
and placed beside his coffin, which he has had
over three years. lie was then fllel with salt
and scwed up with a grape vine or something
Of that sort. lie was then carried to the re-
posi'orJ Of his coffin, cavity in perpendicu-
lar bluff, about so or 60 feet from the bottom.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

SKELETON OF GIANT FousD.-A day or
Two since, SOME workmen engaged in subsoil-
Ing the grounds of Sheriff Wickham, at his
vineyard in t.as, Wheeling, came across a hu-
man skeleton. Although mach decayed, there
was little officially in identifying ii by placing
the homes. which could mol have belonged TO
other than human body, in their original po-
sllion. The impression made by The skeleton
IN the Garth, and the skeleton itself, were meas
ured by the Sheriff aud brother in the craft
'oed'e' both of whom were prepared to swear
mat It was len feet Vae inches in length. Its
Jaws and teeth were almost as large as those Of
a horse, The homes are 10 be seen at The She,-
~ : Office Hheehng Times,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

VraMoSr SLArs.--Of the quarry recently
opened at Mortified, the Messenger says
THE quarry now presents so feet front Of pure
slate rock which has improved in quality with
every foot Of progress horizontally into the hill
The ledge has been worked la earnest only
about six months, aud during the month Of
October. $50 days work produced over 800
squares OF the incest rnohng slate, worth, at
the quarry, about 1918 per 'square'-making
more than one square per DAY to each labor
err -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

tbs WoMEN IN CousoIL,-The women S
rights national convention met at the Taherna-
Gle in New York, Tuesday, Mrs Lucy Stone
Blackwell presiding, and Rev. T, W. Higgin.
son of Worcester, and Mrs C. |. II. Nichols
of Kanzas, being among the vice presidents
The president and Mrs Mary F. Davis, very
handsome young lady, (raTe among the strong
minded,) did the talking. The resolutions de-
manded the right of suffrage for women.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

YASKRE lNoENuITY.-It is said that Mr..
John L. Gowen, Of Boston, Massachusetts,, who
is now in Russia, has contracted with the I'm
perial Government 10 raise the ships Of war and
other vessels, SO in number, sunk in the har-
Dor Of Seyasiopol during the siege. Mr. Go
wen, il will be remembered, removed the wreck
Of the steamer Missouri from Gibraltar Bay,
after all the efforts Of British engineers had
failed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

The Peoria, Illinois, papers say that the
milk sickness is prevailing to an alarming e1-
tent in the Mackinaw Bottoms, abou, ten miles
from Pekin. Over one hundred head Of canle
died in one week from the disease one farmer
lost forty fine cattle. 1t is still spreading, and
the people dare not touch OF taste meat, milk
OF butter in the whole region. The disease al
ways makes its appearance in places where lis
causes exist, in seasons Of extreme drouih.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

Thanksgiving day passed. Of hereabouts very
pleasantly. The different religious societies held
meetings In their Churches. and their Pastors dis
courscd upon subjects suited for the OCCASION
Roast-turkeys aud pumpkin pies disappeared mir
aeulously. On the evening precious a social hall
came of at the Town IIall-music by the Quadrile
Dani-the "wall flowers" rs usual were much al
mred-in short they had jolly time oft.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

EThe burial place of the ancient sey'n'.a
kings has been discovered by the directions "
the museum at Keuch, in Southern RUSS
near the frontiers of the Crimea. Many cur,
Gus articles of gold, silver, and eanneuN",S
were discovered within the tomb, which arc :"
bo transferred to Kertch, to enrich the muSeu"
there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

SINGULAR DEArn.-On the sth inst, I. F.
Arnold was killed a, the paper mill in Middle
bury, VI. He had been engaged in making
huge tub TO be used for washing rags BY steam,
which was tipped over by sudden gust Of wind
directly upon him. He fell backwards across
large timber, and was cut about midway The
body, and so horribly croshed that he drew bat
one breath afterwards.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29
Gbt Orrmont Qbanit.
BRATTLEBoRo. vT.~
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1850

Our Boss has gone out Of town; aud more than
that, he Is an old bachelor Just before he len We
overheard him giving strie, command to "Uncle
Sam" who manages the "scssorial department"
in his absence. not to go to pitching into him, and
limiting to the public why the "sehooi master was
abroad" But he did not lay any such command
upon the printers. DEVIL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

TA New Yorker who fired a revolver IN
the street in London, was let off with light
fine, on the ground that il was a common Prae-
lce in The United States, where nobody thought
anything of it. The Lord Mayor said It was
a very surprising state Of society, but he was
not prepared to dispute the fact
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

wNpnAn CouSIr BGNK.--Thc commissioners
of the Hildham County Bank desire to call the
attention Of those persons who may wish an in
vestment to section Of the charter Published in
to-days Phoenix.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

EE"ITow chsngeable the wind is :! salu ~
old lady. alt is the changeablesI thing l e's'
did see. When went up TO Wash'ns"%
street, it was BLOWN in my face and whe"
turned to go down, don't you think II "s"'
BLOWN on my back -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

The Niagara Falls IN. W Gaseiie says ;
The eastward bound traia, when passing Mil
lers Corner. on Friday afternoon, at the rate
Of thirty miles per hour, caught COW, setting
her up in front of the engine. The train was
stopped as soon as possible, and the COW assist
ed 10 alighl, when she started on on run.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

A PRoPER SPIniT.-A Scolehman, whom
neiehbor had neglected to invite to to Inc 'u",
eral of one Of his family, was much nun ~" u
offended, and exclaimed "Aweel, aweel' VIC "
hae corpse oour ain in our ain house s0"s
day and fea we'll see who'll be invited
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

The Vermoat Chronicle has put on a new dress,
as far rs new type is concerned, and makes a very
handsome appearance. II is an excellent paper.
and worthy Of patronage. The 81. .4i5aas Mes
isHgsr appears with new head-a head which no
doubt will do substantial service to the community
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-11-29

Our distinguished townsman, A. Van Doom,
has arrived in Queen vcioria's dominions and has
commenced a correspondence in the b. F Times.