davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-10
Description of the Justin Morgan Horse

The original, or Justin Morgan, was about
fourteen hands high and weighed about nine
hundred and fifty pounds His color was dark
hay, with black legs, name and tail. He had
no white hairs on him. His name and tail
were coarse and heavy, but not so massive as
has been sometimes described tho hair ofboth
was straight, and not inclined to cnrl. His
head was good, not extremely small, but lean
and bony the face straight, forehead broad.
ears small and very fine, but set rather wide
apart. His eyes were medium size, very dark
and prominent, with a spirited but pleasan, en-
preston, and showed no white round the edge
of the lid. His nostris were very large. The
muzzle small, and the lips close and firm. His
back and legs were perhaps his most noticeable
points. The former was very short, the shout
der.blades and hip bones being very long and
obique, and the loins exceedingly broad and
muscular. His body was rather long, round
and deep, closely ribbed up; chest deep and
wide, with the breast-bone projecting a goud
deal in 'front.' His legs were short, close join
led. thin, but very wide, hard and free from
meat. with muscles that we're remarkably large
for horse of his size, and this supcrbundance
of muscles exhibited itself at every step. Iii.
hair was short. and at almost all seasons soft
and glossy. He had little long hair about
the fetlocks, and for two or three inches above
the retlock on the back-side Of the legs the
rest of the limbs were free from il. His fee
were small but well shaped, and he was IN ev.
cry respect perfectly sound and free from any
sort of Flemish. He was very fast walker
! In trotting. his gait was low and smooth, ant
his step shot and nervous; he was cot wla
| in these days would be called fast, and we think
1 il doubtful whether he could ,rot mile much
! if any, within four minutes, though it is claim
ed by many that he could trot ii in three.
Although he raised his feet but little, he new
err stumbled. His proud, bold and fearless styl,
of movement and his vigorous, untiring action
have perhaps, never been surpassed. When
a rider was on him, he was obedient TO The
slightest motion OF the rein; would walk back
wards rapidly under gentle pressure of The
bit, and moved sideways almost as willinel,
as he moved forward in short, was perfect,
trained TO all the PAGES and evoluiions OF pa
rade horse; and when ridden at military re
views, las was frequently the case,) his bold
imposing style, and spirited, nervous action, at
tracted universal attention and admiration. II,
was perfectly gentle and kind 10 handle, an,
loved to be eroomed and caressed, but he dis
liked to have children abon, him, and had al
inveierate hatred for dogs if loose, he always
chased them out of sigh, tho instant he saw
them.
When taken out with halter or bride, h,
was in constant motion, and very playful.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-10

respect, for Charles, addressing him on one oOo.
sion, said, " SALISBURY. verify believe tbou =,
the wickcdest dog in England" "For ,Db;,,,
please your majesty, | believe an" repliei a.,
ready chancellor. Fortunately the fashions h...
changed in this respect ms well as others: and i.
regard to this, and many kindred habits wbicl,
have had their turn in sitting upon the throne ~
that tyrant called "hc fashion," 1t is subject q,
congratulation that ''the fashion Of this world "a.
seth away''--in a sense not intended, perhaps. bv
the Apostle. Swearing is now confcssedly ,ul-
gar habit, and none will venture to defend Il on
the ground Of its rcspectablity. But strange.
ly prevalent habit here In America Its the CON-
mon remark Of travellers In this country that on,
people arc excessively given to II. One observes
that the FIRST salutation upon arriving IN America
is ''danln'' something, and the last words which
reach one leaving our shores are "damn" some
thing else. We make ourselves ridiculous, or some
thing worse, in the eyes Of sensible people Of other
countries by this foolish-not to say wicked-hab-
IL. II would seem as IL some men thought no con-
yersation tolerable unless every sentence Is inter-
larded with some sort Of an oath, either horrible
or nonscnsical in its character. One meets such
persons almost every day. Where religious prin-
cipes have 50 little to do with the control Of mems
speech and actions as they have with us, II must
ever be subject Of grateful congratuation with
all persons Of true refinement that can habit
ually indulge in profanity now without fOrfeiting
the respect Of their fellow men, and eventually 10
sing their sclf-rcspect. The remedy for this great
evil is simple, and easy Of application. Puta guard
upon your lips--watch well your words. Will q
man not blush to confess that he cannot control
his own words l--cannot govern that ''litte menu
Der, the tonguel 1t was good suggestion made
at the recent meeting Of our citizens relating 10
this subject. that the women might do much to-
wards extirpating this foul-mouthed habit. Moth.
ers certainly may by checking in their sons the
propensity to use nnmeaning CALCULATIONS which 50
early develops itself. IFS mother allows her child
to be ever exclaiming ''by gracious, "by GEORGE
shy jimminy," and other like unmeaning phrases,
she must not be surprised, but blame herself only,
if he come by and by to shock her ears with hOrrid
blasphemies Sisters may do much by entreaty
and gentle reproof They rAs in other relations
control the affections II youth and men may ii
some good degree control their tongues also. A.
bove all, men iced principIts Of speech as well al
of action. They must accustom themselves to re
gard .he gift of speech as one for which they ar
seld responsible to the Giver. 1t is gift the rea
sonable and proper use Of which exhibits man il
his proud superiority as the nobcst work ofGod-
the abuse Of which assimilates him to devils. s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-10
State Legislatures.

The Legislatures Of Maine. Massachusetts,, Rhode
Island. New York. Pennsylvania, Illinois. Micbi-
gan, and we believe of several other States, met
and organized during the present week.
In Massachusetts, the Legislature pet on We'd
nesday. The Senate was organized by the almost
unanimous election OF Charles W. Upham as Pres
ident, and Peter L. Cox, as Clerk. In the House
DR.. Chss. A. Phelps Of Boston. was re-ciected
Speaker, and William Stowe of Springfield, Clerk.
Phelps had 3l4 votes, to each for three other
candidates. The best harmony prevails among
the Fremont members. Hon. Charles Sumner,
will be reelected to the Senate almost unanimous
ly.
The New York Legislature met on Tuesday
The Senate is presided over by Lieut. Gov. Sclden.
In the House Hon. D. W. C. Littlejohn was elected
Speaker, and VIM. Richardson Of Albany, Clerk.
all Republicans, Of course. The message Of
Gov. King Is an able document In its concluding
portion he comments with much severity upon
tie asper-ious cast upon the Republican party by
President Pierce in his last annual message.
Pennsylvania legislature met on Tuesday,
p,,i rasau, Republican, was elected Speaker
of tAc Senate hy a vote Of is to 10; Mr.. Hammers
10y was unanimously elected clerk. The assem-
bly, elected J. L. Getl, democrat, Speaker.
The Illinois legislature organized on Tuesday
Benjamin Bond, democrat, was chosen Secretary
of the Senate. An attempt was made by the dem
ocrats to take the appointment of the committees
from the presiding officer, Lieut.. Gov. Wood, re-
publican, pending which the Senate adjourned.
The Michigan legislature assembled at Lansing
on Wednesday. The Senate chose Isaac N. Mile,
of Calhoun, Secretary; NJ. L. Gage of Saginaw,
enrolling clerk; P. X. Pierce of washtenaw, ser.
geant-at-arms. The House elected Baron G. Sto-
rel of Oakland, Speaker; Charles v. Deland Of
jackson, clerk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-10
Prohibitory Liquor Laws.

w .,,.,, ~ rroh;h,;on of the sale Of intox-
NV qa'''''' - =, ..,0 nm onen one for
icating liquors Is hNely " '."''" ~.
some time to come. In Maine, where 'ne eNPe,'
ment was first tried, il has proved failure. In
,oo,, ~ ,ho other States the matter has not been
carried 10 a sufficient extent to warrant any just
conclusions. In most Of the States where such
laws have been enncted, constitutional impednents
have been found to exist, when nave na'e'""'
increased the difficulties attending prohibition.
a., VI. 4, IA. rooort message
Gov hing' Oh Nc"-io.A' ~ "'' 49,
recommends return to the license system' unue'
which liouors NAV be sold when surrounded with
-. .aeo.,oris Ue savs.-
P'Vp'' '"'
The Excise Laws, which are cocNni WIN oui
existence State, and the proper regulation "'iu
enforcement Of which have ever peen ueen'ee ~
scntial alike to the morals ana wen-Dcing o. 'ne
people, would seem to require thorough reyi'V On
The Judicial decision against the Act Oh ioo'' 10
the Suppression Of lntemperanee, r@upers", u ~
Crime, as unconstitutional, has let the SAFE oi IN
toxicating liquors free from me Whofes0me re-
sirainfs Of Idtc.- However opinions may eiuer us
to the right or expediency OF attempting oy COM
pulsory legislation, to prohibit entirely the sue; as
beverage, Of such liquors, none wlli DOUBT .nn'
it is both clear right ana an absolute uu'y % 20
regulate their sale, rs to diminish rs iar as prac-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-10

I...r iu.s bead, The N0y9h american Recie,c
for January has very lucid, able article, which
gives The history of those singular exactions
made by Denmark on the property Of all ma
tions which enters the Baltic, together with a
brief but clear statement Of the presen, posi-
ton Of the negotiations between Denmark and
the various nations, including the United
States, which are interested in abolshinp the
tribute.
1t is well understood that orr government,
after quietly submitting TO these exactions for
three-fourhs of century, has recently termi-
mated the treaty by which we consented 70
pay on condition that our commerce should al
ways be placed on the footing "of the most ia
vored nation" and that il has declined entering
upon negotiations based upon the right Of Den.
mark TO collect the tolls. Some months ago il
was feared that this refusal might lead to a COL
lison, but after asserting our rights, MIR Pierce
seems TO have been content TO let the matter
drop, and our ships are still paying tribute
Perhaps he did not think there were any laurels
10 be gained by an armed resistance, or he may
have seen, as the Reviewer does, more Difficult.
ties in the way than appeared at first sight.
The average amount Of dues collected annn-
ally appears TO be about 1900, 900 rix dollars.
OF which our commerce pays about 500 900.
The Danish government proposes to sell out
all It's claims for the sum of 35 900 900 rix
dollars, Of which our share would be 100. 900
or about 81 $50, 900. To this proposal, the
Baltic powers have acceded, and il is supposed
that all others interested will come into the ar
langoment unless the United States refuses.
That Denmark cannot yield to US and let our
ships go free, without abandoning her claims
upon all other nations, is very clear case
That she is unable TO compel us to pay by force
is equally clear. At first sight, therefore, il
would seem that resistance on our part would
not only free ourselves, but all the worli from
this tribute. But il seems that Denmark has
friends, in her neighbors, who not only are
willing 10 yield what she asks, bai to compe
all others TO do so, in manner which was no
thought of when our government first took il
high stand. The writer of the article alude,
says "As The case non stands, Russia refuse
admission into her ports 10 any vessel ,ohich doe
not produce erideace Of hapiag discharged III
Dues al Elsinore;' andthe inference he draws
that Sin the event Of our refusal TO unite in tn
compromise, that nation, has only TO exlenl
this policy 10 vessels not released from paymen
by treaty, and our Baltic trade is cut off, with
out hope of redress or opportunity for com
plaint," is too clear 10 admit Of an argument
That Russia and the other Northern nation
VIII adopt this policy cannot sdwit Of doubt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-10
Burning of the Capitol.

The State Capitol at Montpelier was destroyed
by FIRE on Tuesday evening of this week. Nothing
but the bare walls were left standing and these
being of granite must have been rendered cOmpar-
atiyely worthless. Nothing was saved from the
State Library, and the conente Of the Naturalists
room were totally destroyed. The fire was COM
municated through defective fue in one of the
furnaces. The Representatives Hall was being
heated for tho accommodation of the Constitutional
Convention, which was to have met there on We'd
nesGay.
The construction of the Capitol was commenced
in 1888, although the preliminary movements for
that purpose had originated two years previously.
The citizens Of Montpelier gave $4,000 towards
the erection of the building, and the Legislature
of 1882 appropriated like sum for the purpose.
In 1888, an additional appropriation of $4,000
was made. The next session $4,000 more was
appropriated, and in 1884 further sum of $780,
600. In the season Of 1886 the building was SO
far completed that it was occupied by the Legisla-
ture which has continued to hold its sessions there
since then, period Of twety-one years in all. In
1886, another appropriation Of S25, 900 was made,
AuN ~ Aopf tuS " RosIoo "A1
voted. The following year the buildings and
grounds were completed. On settlement with the
superintendent, it was found that the building
grounds. yard, furniture, &c., had cost the sum Of
$l32 or ,2S, from which deduct the s15, 900 paid
by Montpelier, leaves $li7 077, 2s rs the sum paid
by the state. A balance of 81 ,422,77 of the ap
preparations remained unexpended.
The Capitol was built of Barre granite taken
from quarry few miles from Montpelier. Am.
mi d. Young, Esq, ut present one of the United
States government architects. was architect of THU
building. 1t was built in the form Of a cross,
showing in front a centre of ~ feet broad, orna
mented with projecting portico Of six columns
six feet in diameter, of the Grecian Doric order
and two wings of 80 feet, making the whole length
1850 feet. The centre was 100 feet deep and the
wings so. The top Of the dome was 100 feet from
the ground. The Capitol has been greatly admir-
ed for the classic propriety oft proportions an,
for It's grandeur and modest beauty 1t was one
of the best buildings of the kind in the country
Its location was unfortunate. but was the best tn
village Of Montpelier afforded.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-10

otherwise they would be virtually taxing their
own navigation for the benefit Of ours-a
stretch of liberaliy hardly to be expected just
yet.
After going over the whole ground, the ar
lire closes as follows From all these CON
sideratons, then, we believe il is the most GER
tain, the mos, manly and the simplest way OF
closing the affair on our part, to join with 9th
or nations in the amicable settlement of the
question, and, by an inconsiderable sacrifice, to
free our commerce forever from this imposition
and from all danger of interference by the grea
Northern powers" A conclusion with which
we most cordially agree, and We shall be GLAD
if Mr.. Buchanan adopts the policy, both mag
unanimous and wise, which is thus presented
Boston Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-10

.,. pass &C.. ctr containing about thirty pas
sengers; the freight tain consisted of thirteen
loaded cars, with small passenger car at the
rear end. The force Of the collision shaitefed
the passenger train, inerlocking the baggage
and passenger ear, and tearing up all the seats
Of the latter; but, excepting the locomotive,
the freight train was left uninjured, although
the rear passenger car was partially thrown
from the track. The two engines came toee,h-
er plump, and were So closely interlocked that
another locomotive was required TO separate
them, various other parts of the machinery of
both was also shattered. The engine Of the
down train was The Northampton, Horace Al
len, engineer, aud Of the up train the Orion,
Dennis Cooley, engineer.
Seth Hunt Of Northampton, assistant treasu-
rer Of the road, was sitting in the passenger
car, near the stove, which was red hot, and by
the force Of the collision was thrown upon the
stove and had his hands and head badly burned !;
other persons sitting in the same vicinity, among
them mother with two or three children, were
burned in the same way, though not severely.
Horace Allen, the engineer Of the passenger
train. had his leg caught between the engine
and tender, as he was attempting TO jump of,
and his leg was broken twice below the knee.
He was removed to the Chicopee House, where
DR.. Wilbur of Cbicopee Falls dressed his
wounds so that he might DO taken 10 Norihamp-
ton on The next train. Joseph Allen, fireman,
and brother OF the engineer, had severe cut
in his head but is not thought to be badly III
jured. Edwin Phillips Of Chicopce, brakeman
and baggage master, was standing 10 the bag
gage car at the tins Of the accident, and was
seriously injured about the head, and also, il is
thought, internally. He was insensble fol-
some time, but was Immediately removed to his
fathers residence in Chicopee, and received
medical attention; during the day be bled con
siderably from the nose and ears, and also yom
tied blood. There are fears lest he may no
recover from his injuries. John Fogeriy o
Chicopee, young lrishman who was employee
by the road as track repairer was also in The
baggage car with Phillips, and had his bach
broken and was Otherwise shockingly bruised
he was removed to the residence of his friend
in Chicopee, where he died at 10 O'Clock III,
was 20 or 80 years of age, aud has no family
These were the only persons seriously injured
by the accident, though nearly all the persons
on the passenger train were bruised or injure,
by the collision.
/ The freight train was some seven minutes
and the passenger train some two minutes, be
hind time in this Instance the freight shout
either. have remained in this city or been a
5 Chicopee five minutes before the leaving tim
, of the down aio--Smisgfeld Republican sfh
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-10

VERMONT NxwspArERs.- Several Of the leading
newspapers in this state have recently come to us
greatly improved in their typographical appear
ance. The Vermont Watehman and Slate JOINT
nal has donned an entire new dress, and il makes
its New Years compliments to its readers IN n
neater and more attractive garb than any Oh us
contemporaries All this comes, we suppose irom
the fact that its editor and publisher has recently
been elected to Congress. If 50 we hope other ed
itors and publishers will be similarly fortunate
The Rutland Herald has been greatly enlarged
and is printed on new type The 81. .dieans
Messenger, permont Chronicle, Burlington Sen
tiaei and Bennington Banner have also put on
the old man and put on the new" We hope that
they will find an increase, corresponding with their
improved appearance, in their subscription lists.
The Hssiern Vermont Transcript has been
changed to n religious paper under the name OF
the .Noriheasiern Christian adroeafe. II is an
organ of the Methodist church. and as such will
doubtless be useful in its new sphere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-10

n resolution authorizing the Governor to procure
n sword and cane, the same to be presented 70
captain Horace D. Sawyer Of the United states
Navy. in consideration Of the sense enter'"'neu
bv the Legislature Of his valuable services anu
GOOD conduct on board the United States frlga'e
Constitution at the capture Of the cyane ana ~
want, on the Goth Of February, 1879, ana during
The chase ond escape of said Frigate from squad
ron of three British ships Of war, on the iztn Oh
March, 1916. Capt Sawyer is n native OF YER
mont. and the only Post Captain in the Navy nom
this State
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-10

LATEST FRoM KANsAs.-We have private
letters from Lawrence, Of Dec. g. and The
N. Y. Tribune has correspondence of that date.
Lawrence is thriving and real estate going IN.
One Of the early emigranis writes that he had
refused $4,000 for his claim and could sell his
city lots for $1,000, but preferred to hold on 10
both for future gains. Sheriff Jones, disgust
ed that Gov. Geary would not allow him to mi
balls and chains on the free state conyicis, as
the law requires, has thrown up his commits
sion and retired TO his former residence West
port, Mo. A special agent from Washington
had arrived TO investigate the affairs of survey
or general Calhoun, and his removal was ex-
peeied. Ex-Gov. Shannon was al Leayeo.
worth, and there were many surmises as to the
object of his return to Kansas. The FIRST con.
vlctlon for murder in the territory, took place
under Judge Cato at Tecunseh, and i, is no,
little remarkable that the convict is a pro .sla.
very man. His name is John Gushing, and h,
killed William Norton during the disturbances
10 the fall William Partridge of Poltawalo
ME, was convicted Of burglary and sentence,
BY Judge Cato, TO ten years Imprisonment an
hard labor, with ball and chain. He is fire.
o. sie man, brother to the Partridge killed b
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-10

of jealousy. The plea Of insanity was set up Oy
Tho defence and several witnesses from Rutland
and vicinity we're introduced to substantia'e the
plca. Ills early life was subject Of consderaole
inquiry, and II was attempted to prove that nc na'
been inclined to perform singular deeds. But this
vas of no avail In answer to special inquiry oil
the jury, the Court held that " No words can Jus
tifv a homicide linen must restrain their pas
s;ons. and no words would reduce the crime Of
murder to manslaughter." Since the recent muir
ders at the Massachusetts, State Prison, banging
is likely to come in vogue again. notwithstanding
the modern efforts to make II Questionable
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-10

TApoTopAr1rY.-T Gazette Medicale de Tou-
louse announces that q Swedish doctor, named En-
gelstr,cm, has introduced new mode Of treating
disease, called fapoiopaihy Il consists in striking
the parts affected gentle blows at first, these being
gradually increased in intensity until the patient
can no longer bear them. To the pain thus caus-
ed, nm agreeable warmth and indescribable beati-
tude succeed. which cause the patient to desire
continuation Of the treatment
The world is growing wiser every day. II Is mol
now more than quarter Of century since this
practice, which is now dignihed as science, and
called by the high sounding title of icPOfopnfhy
was vulgarly known under the more modest nam'
Of spanking. The concluding sensations are dif.
erently described by different patients.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-01-10

The Missourians during their attack upon Ossa-
watomie in August last. He is man OF ex-
colleni character, and his conviction Of such
crime is universally denounced as prepos,erous'
The weather had been very severe. A gov
ernment surveying party encamped in raVlne'
was overlaken by cold snow storm, WIN v'o'
lent wind, and two of the party were so much
frozen that they afterwards died. In reaching
settlement, the party encountered snow drills
fifteen feet deep.-SpringfeH Republican.