davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-11

TnE BORROW OF THE SEA.-The following
description Of the bottom Of the sea, is from
recent lecture delivered by Lieut.. Maury, before
the Lowell Institute:
Gas for the character Of the bottom they len
that TO The fancy of the poets and the dreams
of prisoners. They pictured its bottom as sli-
my, scattered over with wedges Of gold, great
anchors, heaps Of pearls, inestimable stones
and valuable jewels, thousand wrecks, and a
thousand men that fishes gnawed up.
But Brooks lead tells another tale, no wrecks,
no anchors, no dead mems bones are scattered
on the bottom of the sea. They are all buried
down deep among the remains Of its own dead.
The bottom of the sea is covered many feet deep
with microscopic shells, whose aTi6eeIs and
tenants have lived, sporied and died at the sur
face, and whose remains are taken by the cur
rent after death, borne away TO distant regions,
and deposited at the bottom as lightly and gent
ly as the frost in lis chamber. Everywhere, in
every zone, in the stormy Atlantic, wherever
this admirable sounding rod has been, il has
brought up the evidence Of death and repose-
The shells are perfect, and though they may
have been lying there in cold obstruction for
ages, yet their color and their looks are as
fresh and as bright as though the pale hand had
never been near them.
A single quill can bring mp at one cast thou
sands and millions Of these shells, which, as
individuals, the most powerful microscope alone
will recognise. In life they escape our Keen
est scrutiny and il is not, therefore, ill we ex
plore the depths of the sea, examine the hot
tom Of the ocean, and survey its dead as they
strew it all over many feet thick with their
skeletons, we can fully realize how faithfully
and literally these little creatures, as well as
the great waters, had obeyed, and are to this
day obeying the order tha, was given them on
the fifth day of creation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-11
ORIGIN OF THE sECKEL PEAR.

This pear is supposed TO have sprung from
the seed Of pears brought from Germany by
the early settlers in Pennsylvania. The late
Bishop White said:
About 80 years ago, when he (the Bishop
was lad, there was a well-known sportsman
and catile-dealer in Philadelphia who was IA
miliarly known as "Duich Jacob" Every sea-
son, early in the autumn, on returning from
mis- shooting excursion, Dutch Jacob regaled
his neighbOrs with pears Of an unusually deli
ciOus flavor, the secret of whose place of growth
however. he would never satisfy their curiosity
by divulging. AT length the Holland Land
Company, owning considerable tract south of
that city, disposed of it in parcels, and Dutch
Jacob then secured the ground on which his IA
vorite pear tree stood, fine strip of land near
the Delaware. Not long afterward it became
the land of Mr.. Seckel, who introduced this re-
markabe fruit 10 public notice, and i. received
his name. Afierward the property was added
to the vast estate Of Stephen Grard The
original tree still exists, vigorous and fruitful
or this variety, Mr.. p. Barry, of Rochester,
N. Y, says it is the highest favored pear
known considered as the standard of excel
lence; stout, erect grower. not rapid. good
bearer grows well on the ounce stalk, and
ripens in September and October.
VIM. X. Prince, Of Flushing, n. Y, says
OF the Seckel: "A tree Of slow, compact growth,
fruit small, in clusters, yelowish brown, deep
dull red cheeks, fine grained, sweet, very juicy,
melting, buttery, delightful musky aroma the
richest and highest favored of pears. Requires
rich soil and high culture
The late A. J. Browning describes the Seek
el as follows:
I'VE do not hesitate TO pronounce this Amer
icaG pear the richest and most exquisiiively fla
vored variety known. In its highly concentra-
ted, spicy, and honeyed flavor, it is not surpas.
sed, nor indeed equaed by any European va.
riety. When we add to this that the tree is
the heallhiest and hardest Of all pear trees
| forming fine, compact, symmetrical head, and
bearing regular and abundant crops in clusters
at the end Of the branches, it is easy to see tha,
We consider no garden complete wihou, it, In
deed, we think it indispensable in the smalles,
garden. The stout, short-jointed, olive-color.
edwood distinguishes this variety, as well a.
the peculiar reddish brown color Of the fruit
The soil should receive a top dressing of ma
an 7ooSect. II was semitic Europe by the lai,
DR.. Hosack, in 1919, and the fruit was pro
nounced by the London Horticultural Socie,,
exceeding in flavor the richest of their autumn
pears.
Fruit small Except in rich soils), regular
ly formed, obovate. Skin brownish-grecn a
first, becoming dull yelIowish brown, with
lively russell cheek. Stalk half TO three-fourih
of an inch long, slightly curved, and Sc. in
trifing depression. Calyx SMALL and place
in basin scarcely at all sunk. Flesh whi,sh
buttery, very juicy and melting, with a pecu
liarly rich, spicy flavor and aroma. Life Il
lusirdicd.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-11

The Man WITH A SNAKE IN HIS HAT.-Ur-
Dixon, in his New York Monthly Scalpel,
states that a gentleman Of the "highes, veIaci-
iy" related to him the following snake story,
which beats anything we have read lately =
Going into an ordinary for his dinner, he was
surprised to observe the exirs'care with which
a gentleman who took the seat opposite to him,
took off his hat he turned his head as nearly
upside down as possible without breaking his
neck then placing his hand over the inside Of
his hat, he again turned it, and received its
carefully guarded contents concealed in pocket
handkerchief on his hand then gently laying
the back of his hand on the cushion, he slid
the hat and the contents of, and commenced his
sis,ibly directed toward the hat; and his sur
prise greatly increased, the reader may well
imagine, on observing the head of sizable
snake thrust out and looking sharply about him.
The gentleman, perceiving the discovery, ad-
dressed him "My dear sir, was in hopes to
have dined alone, and not annoyed any one with
fec,ly harmless only common black snake.
was advised to carry him on my head for rheu-
ma,ism; have done so for few weeks, and |
am cured-pos,ively cured from most agon-
izing malady. dare not yet part with him !;
the memory of my suflerings is too vivid; all
my care is to avoid discovery, and to treat my
pet as well as possible in his irksome conhne-
ment | feed him on milk and eggs, and he
does not seem to suffer. Pardon me for my
annoyarce-you have my story it is true. |
am thankful TO the informer for my cure and
to you for your courtesy in not leaving your
dinner disgusted."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-11

WASHINGTON AND THE CoRroRAL.-Durng
the American Revolution, the commander of
little squad was giving orders to those under
him relative to log of timber which they were
endeavorng TO raise 10 the top of some militia.
ry works which they were repairing. The log
went up with great difficulty, and on this ac-
count the voice Of the little great man was oft
en- heard in regular vociiera,ions of "Heave
away-there she goes-heave no."
An officer, not in the military costume, was
passing, and asked the commander why he did
not take hold and render little aid himself.
The latter, as,onshed at such question, turn
ed round with all the pompos,y Of an empcr-
or, and exclaimed
"Sir, am corporal !"
"Oh, you are, are you !" replied the Officer
81 was not aware of that" and taking of his
hat and bowing, he said
81 ask your pardon, Mr.. Corporal! -
He then dismounted, and lifted till the sweat
stood in drops on his forehead. When the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-11

caused by waste of money, the contractor open
ed a store, where mea, and groceries are sold
to his employees al fully as low rates as they
can be obtained anywhere in Jersey City. No
strong liquors are allow ed to be introduced in
TO any place under control Of the contractor. -
Each payday requires about 81 900, which is
paid out in bankable money, and when finished,
about one million of dollars will be expended
for one of the greatest works in this country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-11

THE OnIcIs OF THE TURKISH CREsoENr.-
When Philip of Macedon approached by night
with his troops TO scale the walls of Byzaniium,
the moon shone out and discovered his design
to the besieged, who repulsed him. The cres-
cent was afterwards adopted as the favoriie
badge Of the city. When the Turks took By
zantium they found the crescent in every public
place and, believing i, to possess some magical
power, adopted il themselves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-11

work was finished, turning 10 the commander,
he said
''Mr. Corporal, when You have another such
job, and have not men enough, just send for
your Commander-in-chiefa and will come and
help you again"
The corporal was thunderstruck' 1t was
Washington
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-11

The attention of little girl having been
called to a rosebush, on whose topmost stem
the Oldest rose was fading, whilst below and
around il three beautiful crimson buds were just
unfolding their charms, she at once and arless-
ly exclaimed to her brother: "See, Willie.
these little buds have just awakened in time to
kiss their mother before she dies !"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-11

red hair and freckles. And who are you that
dare to object TO my daughters marriage with
her cousin! Will you explain yourself, sir
cried the enraged Mr. Meirs, shaking his fist in
the face Of the terrified intruder. Speak, or
by my faith will bundle you headforemos, in
the street.
can't, sir, replied the proprietor of the chair,
while you continue so excited.
Then, by my soul, cried the merchant, still
more excited in his tone, I'll just give you TO
understand that you have no right to dictate in
my house. And suiting the action to the word
he seized The unlucky intruder by the shoulder,
and forced him out of the room.
Now, cried Mr. Meirs, turning 10 the clergy
man please proceed with the ceremony.
Agreeably to Mr. Meirs request, the ceremo-
ny proceeded, and in less time than ii takes us
10 relate it, John and Bella were indissolubly
united in the bonds of wedlock.
No sooner was the ceremony ended, than
Bella clasping her husbands hand, knelt before
her father and said
Forgive us, dear father, for the deception we
John of Baltimore.
Then who under the sun is hel cried Mr.
Meirs, glancing about the room in the most be-
wldered manner.
1t is John Peters, but not cousin John. My
dear husband came in The first place 10 you, in
search of a situation, and you forgetting that
there nigh, be another John Peters in the world
beside your nephew John, have very innocenily
assisted US in carrying out the deception
f,.a I,o. C.t II,
er, for he is far less 10 blame than either of us,
for you in the first place being deceived by The
name, and we in the second place having the
misfortune TO be greatly pleased with one an
other, it was quite natural for us to yield 10 the
temptation.
! see, answered Mr. Meirs, with much appar-
ent chagrin, have just had the honor of turn
ing your cousin. out OF doors, which makes a
compound blunder on my part. To tell you
the truth Bella, ] am far more vexed with my
own stupidity than with any one else. AS for
John Peters, added Mr. Meirs in half humor-
Gus, half sarcastic tone, think must forgive
him for his names sake, il nothing more. As
for you, hussy, shan't say tonight whether
shall forgive you or not. twill depend main.
ly on how We succeed in pacifyine your cousin
John.
Suffice it 10 say, for the final qualification O
the reader, that John Peters of Baltimore wa:
readily pacifed aher a suitable explanation ant
apology being rendered him by his cousin, or
the following day, and, what is still averred
did actually laugh over the circumstance 81
heartily, that for moment his face became red
der than his hair And still further by thost
who have a right TO know, it has been affirme,
that John Peters of Connecticut became no
only model husband to Bella, but a model as
sistant 10 Mr. Meirs, in all matters pertaining II
businass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-11

A schoolboy being asked by his teacher how
he should fog him, replied "lf you please
sir, | should like TO haveh on the Italian sys-
TEN the heavy strokes upwards, and the down
strokes light
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-11
nj Ed ICAL MOTTO e u.
DIR. G. w. HORTON,

Respectfully informs the inhabitants Braeboro and vicin
y that he has established himself in the practice Physic
and Surgery In this place, hoping receive share of
public patronage.
1T Rooms in Biakes building corner Of Main and Elliot
Streets, Office in Fisks building opposite the Post Office
Dratttleboro, April 18th, 1855. tile
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-11

Il moved from opposite the american House to BLakes
Buidng two doors north Of the Revere House, where
extensive and better selected stock of Newspn PEE
riOdicais, Miscellaneous Books, Stationery,
Toys, and Fancy Articles, than ever before, will be
kept, by L. j. CARPENTER.
BraHeboro, Nov. sth, 1855. IL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-11
+. IL. FESSENDEN.
~ ENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY
IT Once WiIIiston's Stone Block.

The subscriber has the agency the VT MUTUAL FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY, with Il Capital exceeding Sl3O0.
900. Also tine SPRINGFIELD FIRE AND MARINE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY stock) with Capital Of Sl5OOO0 large
surplusj and the CONWAY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
(ock) with Capital 100000. lie Is also prepared
feet Insurance. II desired, in the FTNA INSURANCE COM
PANY, Hartford, and ATLANTIC FIRE AND MARINE CO.,
Providence Persons wishing 10 insure property will do
well to call him before efecng the Insurance on
LIFE may also be effected with him in the NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, for any term and to any amount
not exceeding $4,000 at one risk T. ii. fESSENDEN.
Brattleboro January 9th, 1857.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-11
ADVERTISEMENTS.

FoR square Of IL lines less nonpare type hc small
lest size used three insertions s for each subsequent
scrtion 20 cents The number Of Insertions must marked
all advertisements they will be until ordered
out Contracts will be made with advertisers by the cob
fractional parts thereof liberal rates Transient
advertising to be paid In advance.
roR all Probate advertisements excepting notices Of appca
ons 10 sell real estate, 81 90 each for three Insertions
posrAGETuE VERMONT PHGux Is into all the towns Of
Wndbau County free Of Postage To any part Of this State
out of this County r 10 cents per year, elsewhere 70
per year-ayments In all TO be made quarterly in
advance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-04-11

LOCKHART BARRETT,
Manufacturer Of, and Dealer In,
Guns, Pistols, FowIing Pieces, Ammuni-
tion, SC.
Repairing done at short notice favorable terms.
Shop opposite the 1mercdn House. . BRATTLEBGR0 VT.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04

We would call the attention of our merchants
TO the advertisement in this weeks paper, of the
firm of Williams & Hues;is, wholesale Crocers.
Fort Wayne, Ind.
Their stock consists Of a general assortment of
Groceries, together with everything usually found
in store, except dry goods. Their connection
with some of the best oldest and lce kR0lcR house
an the East, offers them facilities for laying in their
stock, unsurpassed by any other house IN the West.
They are therefore enab ed TO furnish anything in
their line. freight considered, low can be
bought in New York, Cincinnati, Chicago or any
other market.
Fort WAYNE is now within two or three hours
ride of this place, uninterrupted by any change of
cars. Merchants, therefore, in dlis place and vi
cinity, can obtain anything they may need in the
line of Williams & Huestis, in few hours, thOrebv
avoiding the expense, delays and loss of time, DC
casioned by purchasing ordering from greater
distance.
Williams & Huestis have but Oae price, and those
ordering from them will obtain goods of the same
quality and price, if there in person TO purchase.
If you would, therefore, save, both money and
time, purchase of Williams & Huestis, wholesale
Grocers, Fort Wayne. Ind. 6n6
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04
OBJ Fotal Department,
ID. .NcDOV.4LD, Editor.
EgWe have a few exchanges that ar

HWe have few exchanges that are
very irregular in their visits to our office.
To all such, we say, if our paper is not
worth exchanging with every week. don't
pretend to exchange atall We print as
good paper as we are capable of, and
send it regularly every week to all of our
exchanges. The Phares, I.ogansport; Free
Press, Detroit, Mich; Times and Journal
Delphi; Sentinel and Republican, Peru
Friend, Covington; Herald. Havana, ILL.,.
Vindicator. Sandusky. o.; Times, McGreg
or, Iowa; Crescent, Frankfort; Democrat
Lima, o.; Democrat at Salem, Sullivan,
Goshen, Valparaiso, Corydon, Albion,
Cassapolis, Mich; Standard, Delaware o.;
News and Reveille, Yeyay; Eagle, PaolI;
Herald. Liberty; Herald, Westville; Plo-
neer, Sandusky, O., Banner, Rensselaer,;
Tribune, Kokomo; Argus, St. Charles, LII;
Register and Forum, South Bend; Times
and Union, La Porte; Indianian, Warsaw;
Locomotive, indianapolis; Herald, Hun
tington; Flag, Rochester; and number of
others that we might name, are Uery well
come weekly visitors, and are always look
ed for with anxiety.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04


On Thursday, May the 2lst, says the
Rochester Flag, Mr.. Adair and his wife,
came to Plymouth, where they had for
merly lived, for the purpose, as his wife
supposed, of visiting their friends, and to
dispose of span of horses and buggy
After arriving here and spending few
hoars, he left to go into the country, for the
purpose of disposing of his property, as
he alleged, promising his wife that he
would return in two hours. He did moi
return as he had promised, and his wife,
from some cause suspected his treachery,
and went back to Rochester only to find
her suspicious confirmed. She found his
clothes and portion of her own missing
the day she returned, which had been ia
ken by pery nice young man by the name
of Austin McFall; who seco npanied Miss
Ross to the whereabouts of Adair. He
left in such hurry thai he forgot to pay
for the buggy he took off with him, and
some other claims. and was pursued and
overtakena: Valparaiso, Ind. where he fork
ed over, and accompanied by the ruined
girl, and McFall, bent his way westward.
leaving his wife to ''work out her own sal
vation."
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04

Who has seen the comet?-nobody we
guess, for it is said to be visible only
through telescopes. A gentleman in this
town said he seen it the other evening.
about nine O'Clock, in the western sky
He said it was standing perfectly still;
seemed to have two tails. one pointing up
and the other down, was larger in the mid
die than at the ends. If the gentleman
will take the trouble to look in an almanac,
at the phases of the moon. he will proba-
bly, find out what time his comet will ap-
pear to him as large as cart wheel.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04

FRESH ARRIVAL OF CLOTHING Our rea
ders will probably remember that Mr.
Pierce's Clothing store was entered through
one of the windows, sometime ago, and al
his jewelry, and quantity of clothing ia
ken out Last week after YosT, the Shoe
maker, had been arrested and abseonded
Mr. Pierce had search warrant issued tc
examine the Dutchman's trunk. Sure
enough, on opening the trunk, about sew
enty dollars worth of clothing was found
which was recognized as Mr.. Pierce's.-
The jewelry had all been disposed of; a
least none could be found.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04
ROMANCE.

ORDINANCE.
1t is hereby ordered by the President and Board OF
Trustees of the Incorporate town of Plymouth,
in the county of Marshall and State of Indiana:
That all persons are hereby prohibited from hitch
ing or fastening any horse or horses team teams
of any kind, to any tree trees which havs, been
set out or planted for shade trees or shrubbery
to any tree or trees left standing for like puposAs,
or to the boxes or palng around any such tree OF
trees, within the corporate limits OF said town; and
any and all persons violating any of the provisions
of this ordinance, SHALL in case the tree trees,
box or paling, hitched fastened to, are private
property, on complaint of the owner or occupant of
the premises be fined in any sum not less than two
nor more than ten dollars Tor each and every of
fence; and if the tree or trees, box palng hitch
ed or fastened to are any public grounds, or be-
longing to the corporation, or on or about the public
square, tits hereby made the duty of any Trustee,
Clerk, Marshal or other officer of said town to
ter complaint before the proper authorities against
such person or persons violating this ordinance;
any person found guilty of the same, shall be fined
as above specified, to be recovered before any JUS
tice of the Peace within the corporation.
JB N. KLINGER, President.
ATTEST:
A. G. CAfRoN, Clerk
May 9Th, l657.-26t3. :
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04
ORDINANCE.


Belt ordained, by the President and Trustees OF
the town of Plymouth, in the county of Marshall
and State of Indiana:
That i. is hereby declared, that all persons pro-
hbited from iitching or standing their horse Or
horses, team or teams, wagon or wagons, upon the
cross-walks of the streets alleys, within the cor
poraton, to the annoyance of persons travelling on
foot; also, from riding driving the same on the
side walks in said town.
And tits hereby declared, That any and all per
sons guilty of the shall be deemed guilty of
misdemeanor, and shall be fined in any sum not less
than one dollar nor more than ten dollars for each
and every such offense to be collected in an action
of debt, before any Justice of the Peace having
competent jurisdiction.
And it is further ordained, That all persons are
hereby prohibited from obstructing the side walks
with boxes wood or anything that will obstruct the
same, under a penalty of not less than one nor
more than ten dollars, for each day such obstruc-
ton remains after being notified by the Marshal to
remove the same; to be collected in the manner
above specified.
JB.N. KLINGER, President.
ATTEST:
A. c. CAPRoS, Clerk. mayl4-26t3.
Nav 9th, 1857.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04

A young lad, eighteen or nineteen years
old, was brought in town from the west part
of this county, the latter part Of last week,
charged with having stole twenty bushels
of wheat, and about forty bushels of corn.
He was placed in Jail to await his 'sfinale. .
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04
Bec.stead.

That republican who bet and lost bed
stead on the late Presidential election, and
who refused to pay because he said the
election was rot fair, has left town. AT
last accounts ne was supposed to be in the
suburbs of Warsaw playing "seven up
for cent game.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-06-04
Mails arrive at Plymouth as follows:

The Plymouth Graded School common
eed on Monday. of this week. S'pose the
City Fathers didn't think, when they en-
ployed all lady teachers for the summer
months, to confer with '4most Potent,
Grave, and Reverend Senior" before doing
so. We would advise the Trustees to be
a little more thoughtful hereafter.
LAY on McDuff.' -