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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16
PROPOSALS 0E MARRIAGE

The following good anecdote is told concern.
ing the proposals OF marriage between the
daughter Of Soulouque and the younger Du-
mas:
Soulouque sent an Envoy to France, charged
with Il private mission and armed with full
powers. Shortly after the sable minister's ar
rival. he caused himself to be presented to AL
eXander Dumas senior, whose papa as every
body knows or ought to know, was a magniti-
cent General, of molasses color. Dumas
senior was shade lighter than was his parent,
being of saddle tint, and Dumas junior, son
of Dumas senior, pretends to be almost white.
So he is-in the dark.
The Haytien envoy, after diplomatcally beat
ing about the bush for a considerable length OF
time finally came to business, and wound up
by informing the astonished novelist, that his
(the envoy's) mission to France, was for the
purpose of demanding the hand in marriage OF
Dumas, junior, for her Imperial Highness,
Princess Olive, daughter of the Emperor of all
the Hayties.
"The hand of Alexander !" cried father Du-
mas, thunderstruck. Goodness gracious =
Gracious goodness The colored pusson must
be insane | say you must be-"
He paused. The fact is, the author of Monte
Crsto bears the enviable reputation of never
having deliberately said disagreeable word to
anybody. So he simply added, by way of say
ing something: ats impossible sir Utterly
impossible !"
"Why?' demanded the envoy.
"Why -Because-hum because my sons
origin is too obscure for him to dream of such
an honor" And papa Dumas thought this a
triumphant piece of cunning.
Nothing of the Sort sir And, after all, u
continued the envoy, with engaging modesty,
"what are IRE? Only parvenus. l myself
once peddled oysters? You wouldn't agne
it, know; but it's fact Besides, sir, if we
were to demand Prince, we should be refused
or, at all events, he fobbed off with an old and
ugly one. A literary Prince-that's the ticket
He may write as many books and plays down
there as he chooses"
Papa Dumas terribly embarrassed, scratched
his ear, and at last said:
"Listen to me. know Alexander tolerably
well. He is continually growing about my ig-
norance of business; and, as for taking a wife
upon my recommendation, he would laugh at
the bare idea. Suppose we ask Thompson to
break the subject to him ?"
The envoy was satisfied with this plan, and
Thompson was forthwith desired to repeat the
proposition to Dumas, jr. Dumas Junior swore
that Thompson must be crazy, and ordered the
servant to go for doctor.
"Nonsense" interposed Thompson. 81 am
perfectly sane it is you who are crazy to re-
fuse such a splendid opportunity. Think of a
fortune of several millions !"
"Bah /" retorted Dumas, jr. "Too risky =
If the old darkey should happen to be de-
throned, l would be obliged to support the
whole family"
"Not at ALL" replied the sagacious Thompson.
"You risk nothing whatever. In case of the
little accident you mention, you could take the
whole concern over to the United States, and
sell them! !"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

A AUNIvERSITY IN AMERIcA.-The Boston At-
las says I'VE are gratfed to learn that some
steps have at length been taken to found Uni
rersity in this country. and from the character
of the parties interested in the enterprise are led
to believe that success will crown their efforts.
meeting was held one evening last week at the
house of a gentleman in this city. About twenty
gentlemen were present from various parts Of
the country, embracing some of the most refined
and cultivated intellects of our own State, as
well as representatives from Louisiana, Virginia,
Pennsylvania, Ohio, \. Y and Maine. Some
wealthy individuals, to whom the subject has
been mentioned, have pledged themselves to
contribute SjO0,000 as the nucleus of fund for
the endowment of the Institution. A commit
tee was appointed to wait upon other men of
wealth as soon as their plans have been matured,
and one gentleman, prominent in intellectual
circles, is to proceed to Europe shortly for the
purpose of visiting the most noted Universities
of England, Germany and Prussia, previous to
arranging the details of a system upon which the
proposed University is to be conducted. 1t is
contemplated to carry out the undertaking upon
the most comprehensive scale, and to present to
the students of our country an opportunity for
securing more thorough acquaintance with ev-
cry department of science, arts and literature,
than can be obtained even at Cambridge or Ok
ford"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

a moment the wheeling of planets; then came
long etcrnties of twilight; then again on the
right hand and the left appeared more constcl-
lations. AT last the man sat down. crying,
Angel, can 20 no further; let me lie down in
the grave, and hide myself from the infnitude
of the universe, for end there is none.' End
there is none" (" demanded the angel. And from
the glittcring stars that shone around there
came a choral shout, End there is noner = End
there is none" demanded the angel again; and
is it this that awes my soul? | answer, end
there is none to the universe of God Lo, also,
there is no beginning"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

HIGH AUTHORITY APPEALED To.-In his
charge to the jury in the Stephens case Judge
Roosevelt said 1--WE have the highest authority
for saying all that man hath will he give for
his life" A writer in the Rochester Union,
commenting on this statement says:
"Holy writ informs us that Satan answered
the Lord, and said, skin skin-yea, all that
man hath, will he give for his life. Job .. 4.
This doctrine of the Judge may lead to sew
eral serious questions. May not an amendment
of the constitution be necessary to give it to
Satan in the city of New York higher judicial
authority than in Court of appeals The jury
in criminal as we'll as in civil cases, must receive
the law from the Court Is juror in the city
of New York competent, who has conscientious
scruples against accepting the Devil as the high
est authority ? These and kindred considera-
tions may produce some embarrassment in the
courts of the metropolis. will only add, that.
West of Cayuga Bridge, Satan is not regarded
by the Bench, nor cited by the Bar, even as a
respectable authority. AMIcUs CURIAF.
N. y. Com. Adreriser.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

BAKED BEErs-A correspondent who has
travelled in Italy, says that of the interest
ing novelties in that country was "Baked
Beets," carried hot from the oven and sold in
the streets at almost all hours of the day. He
tried them as a matter of curiosity; at first, and
found them to be very delicious when eaten with
butter, salt and pepper. Thousands buy and
eat them thus and not unfrequently make up an
entire meal in this way. This is not new to us.
In volume KILL page 1l9, we recommended
baking beets, and we can assure all who will
adopt this mode that they will find it much su-
perior to boiling, as baking renders them much
more tender, sweet and juicy,--Erchange.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16
TERMS FOR ADVERTISING

FOR one square OF ~ lines less nonparc typ Uhe smaI
es size used three insertions 81 for each subsequent in
stoh ~ cents The number ofnsertions be marked
on all advertisements orhey will he continued until ordered
out Contracts will be made with advertisers bv the col
advertising to be paid In advance
FOR all Probate advertisements excepting notices Of appcn
tons to sell real estate and for Commissioner notices
$l.5O each for three insertions.
For notices Of Lbeaons Estraya the formation and dsso
luton Of Coparnershps, &C. 81 90 each for three nspr-
tions. II sent by mail the money accompany the
order. W
For business Cards In the first column from s 90 to a. 90
per year according to the space they occupy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

NOT so BAD.-A hunter, narratng his hair
breadth escapes to an admiring audience, said :
II once had two balls lodged in my stomach"
"Pstol balls ?" asked one.
"No."
"Ah, musket balls thenp"
"No," returned the narrator, "they were as
large as my fist"
"Why, you don't mean to say they were can
non ballsP" exclaimed one of the hearers, with
distended eyes
"No, they were not cannon-balls."
"Why, what were they, then?"
Goldfish balls !" returned the hunter, with a
grin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

of spicing their prayers, especially at funerals,
with bits of local and personal history. address,
ing them nominally to the Lord, who is not sup
posed to be wanting in all desirable knowledge,
but really to the younger generations and strang-
ers of the audience. Old DIR Bentley of Salam had
his invariably historical passage in each funeral
PRAYER and on one occasion it was as follows -
80 God. the man who with his own hand
feled the trees, and hewed the timber, and e.
rected the frame of the house in which we now
are, was grandfather of the man whose funeral
obsequies we have met to-day to perform"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

Goop EXCUSE FOR GOING TO SEA.-A year
or two since, Capt Hackstaff, well known in
New York as a commander, at one time, of the
"Black Ball' line of Liverpool packet ships,
while in conversation with a friend upon the
hardships incident to the life of sailor, said,
that he never heard of but one man who had
good excuse for going to sea. On being asked
who that man was, the captain replied-"Noah.
For, "said he, "if the old chap had remained
on shore he ,oould hare been droioned."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16
VOL. XVI.
E 7 R Y.

REQUIEM IN THE NORTH.
ny BAyARp TAYLOR.
Speed swifter, Night wild Northern Night
Whose feet the Arctic Islands know,
When stnening breakers, slarp and white,
Grid thy complaining shores Of snow;
Send all thy winds to sweep the world,
And howl In mountain passes far;
And hang thy banners free aud cold
Against the shield of every star
For what have to do with morn,
Or Summers glory in the wales
With the bthe ring Of forest horn,
Or beckoning gleam of snowy sails?
Art thou notgone, In whose blue eye
The feeting Summer dawned to me
Gone like the echo Of sigh,
Beside the loud resounding seS?
oh, brief the time of song and lowers,
Which blest me through the Northern land
| pine amidst its leafess bowers
,.,. And OH the bleak and lonely strand.
The forest walls the starry bloom
:, Which shall yet pave its shadowy floor;
But down my spirits aises OF gloom,
Thy love shall blossom nevcrnore!
And never more shall ba,tcd pines
Their solemn triumph sound for me,
Nor morning fringe the mountain lines,
Nor sunset flush the hoary sea;
But Night and Winter fill the sky,
And load with frost the shivering air,
Till every gust that hurrcs by,
Chimes wilder with my own despair.
The leaden twilight, cold and long,
:. Is slowly setting o'er the wave;
No wandering blast awakes a song
In naked boughs above thy grave,
The frozen air is still and dark
The numb air lies in icy rest;
And all is dead save this one spark
Of burning grief within my breast.
LIES darkencd orb shall wheel no more
To loves rejoicing Summer back
Ny spirit walks n wintry shore,
With not n star to light its track.
Speed swifter Night! thy gloom and frost
Are free to spoil and rayage here;
This last wild requiem for the lost
pour in thy unheeding ear.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

An old woman, taking letter to friend and
requesting her to read it, said, ~ can't read i'm
ing hand" The neighbor read few lines, and
then stopped a moment, as the writing was illeg-
ible. "Ah" cried the old lady, 1t must be
from my son Jerry; he always stuttered p
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16
THE MORALPIONEER.

BY J. q. WHITTIER.
Happy he whose inward ear
Angel comfortings can hear
Der the rabble's laughter;
And, while hatred's fagots burn
Glimpses through the smoke discern
Ofthe good hereafter.
Knowing this, that never yet
Share Of truth was vainly set I.
In the worlds wide fallow;
After hands shall sow the seed,
After hands form hill aud mead
Reap the harvest yellow.
Thus, with somewhat of the seer,
Must the moral pioneer
From the future borrow
Clothe the waste with dreams of grain,
And on midnight's sky OF rain
Paint the golden morrow!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16
SATURDAY NIGHT.

SATU KDAY NIGHT.
This week is past its latest ray
Is vanished with the closing day;
And 'tis-as far beyond our grasp
Its now departed hours to clasp,
As to recall the moment bright
When frs, Creation sprung to light.
The week is past if it has brought
Some beams OF Sweet and soothing thought,
II it has left some memory dear
or heavenly raptures wasted here,
1t has not winged its flight in vain.
Although it neer return again.-Barriuo.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

DUTLER & KNOWLTON, Attorneys and
ID Counselors at Law. OF ohce two doors West Of tho
Bank, JAMAICA, VT.
J. u. Butler. d. L. Knowiton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

II ATTAIN & BRIGGS, Dealers in all kinds
IN OF Marble, Slate, soap-stone, &c. 70 Shop the
Railroad Crossing, opposite Crosby Co.'S Flour Mill,
BRATTLEBORO, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

DAVENPORT & HASKINS, Attorneys
and Counselors Law and Solicitors in Chancery,
WILMINGTON, VT.
G. N. DAvEsPoRr, X. HAsKINs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

nENTISTRY - DIR. POST has
~ left the old Office formerly occupied by him and has
taken at his house nearly opposite the Congregation
al Church. where he will hold himself readiness perform
any and all opera ions on the natural teeth.
Rrattleboro, Jan. !. 1859.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

9 P. FLAGG, ATTORNEY AT LAW
-. ONCE No. Is West Main Street, WILMINGTON VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

CHARLES CHAPLIN, AUCTIONEER &
Agent sell Real Estate. Applications from this and
neighboring will be attended to at short notice and
favorable terms.
Brattleboro, March l, 1s59.-[o
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

A LEXANDER ii. PIKE, Manufacturer of
IA Phillips Patent Lever Farm and City Gate and Cloth
Boards and Boxes for Packng-and dealer In Lumber Bills
Of Timber, Ciapboards Shingles &C. manufactured and
Address West WardsborO, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

JAMES w. CARPENTER, Attorney and
- Counsellor at Law and Solicitor in Chancery SaItons
River Village, Rockingham, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

IL M. FO RIB ES, ATTORNEY
Ne AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC,
A., 49, WINCHESTER, N. II.
Insurance Companies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16
BUSIN CARDS.

A G. NOURSE, DEALER IN LuM.
N Der, manufactured and rough.
Flaming, Jointing and Matching promptly executed.
1T First floor Estey & Green's building.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

GEORGE HOWE, Attorney & Counsellor
" at Law, and solicitor and Master in Chancery,
BRATTLEBOR0, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

III N. HIX, Attorney and Counsellor
IL at Law and Solicitor in Chsncery,
WHITINGHAM CENTRE, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

WM. S. HOUGHTON, Harness,
Trunk and vaiise Manufacturer, and Carriage Trim
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

q A. MORSE & CO.'S Livery Sta
~ be in the Of the Brateboro House, Main Street,
Drattleboro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

9 S. JOY, Homeopathic Veterinary
Surgeon, will attend to all Of Diseases OF Horses
House Walnut Street, Brattleboro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

TOSEPH STEEN, Bookseller, Publisher and
- stationer OF Main and High sts, Braeboro VI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-04-16

ID SIMONDS, Manufacturer and Dealer
in Ladies', Misses, Childrens and Boys Boots Shoes
Caters Rubbers opp the Post Office, ManS Brattle
boro, W.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-04-29
SCENE IN a SLAVE PEN,

Mrs. Francis D. Gage, of St. Louis.
has been spending this winter in New
Orleans. She visited one of the slave
pens in that city. Here is an extract
from her description of what she saw:
In corner sat a young girl, straight.
slender and fragile, with skin quite as
white as some of the tanned compilations
of the Middle States-not that tawny
white that so often marks the mixed ra-
ces, but clear brunette, with rich blood
flashing through the transparent skin.and
making her cheeks glow. Her hair was
brown and soft, and curled at the ends.
1t was short, after the present school
girl style, parted on the top of the head,
and had not the burnt appearance of an
African. Her eyes were neither black
nor blue, nor yet hazel; they were soft,
dreamy and expressive.
Is that light girl for sale ? l inquir-
ed.
Which one, madam? The rghite one?
Yes madam. Julia, come up here
Speak to the lady
Julia essayed to speak, but failed-on-
ly slight hem was heard. I strug-
gled to choke down the wrath Of spirit
that was rising within me. Julia, what
can you do?'
Wait on table, sweep, clean, dust take
care of parloFs and children, and sew
some
Can you do house-work, wash and
iron ?
Never did, ma'am specks can
learn I'm young yit, only fourteen
'Oh!y yes, madam,she can learn-she's
from good family, madam-been well
trained-excellent habits, madam-mor-
al, madam. Many gentleman would
give more than the price I'm asking he
added in whisper. felt as though a
serpent had stung me. But | would
rather sell her to some one that will be
kind and mother-like TO her.
What do you ask 2 said to him.
Only fifteen hundred she's cheap
You won't get another such a piece of
property in the city for that price
Where were you raised"
In the Red River country.
viii you take the girl, ma'am ?
No; good bye, Julia
walked out tho't should choke,
that the breath would leave my body ere
l could reach the outdoor air. That
beautiful girl piece of property That
stalwart, sensible man thingi That
room full of human beings to be sold to
the highest bidderI
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-04-29

William Hostley, arrest you for the
willful murder of Mrs. Weldon! Your
confederate, Hannah, has has made full
confession ?
The murderer turned deadly pale ;
his limbs shook, and his countenance be
trayed the most abject fear.
Il will confess all ? he exclaimed.
He was Immediately removed to Jail,
and that night made full confession,
which amounted to this:
He had been engaged TO be married
to Hannah, who, it seems, was thor
oughly bad woman, and was tired of the
delay, and proposed to him that they
should rob her mistress. It was finally
agreed that Hannah should drug Miss
Milwood's tea with powerful opiate,
and after she was asleep she le, in Host
ley. They then decided it would be
better to put the old woman ost of the
way and throw the guilt on the niece
Hostley committed the deed, and, after
having robbed their victim, they pro-
ceeded to Miss MiIwood's chamber, and
placed portion of the money in her
trunk. The knife was then thrown ont
Of the window. Hostley left the house,
and Hannah fastened the door after him.
The deed was skillfully planned, and
had Hannah been only concerned, a
guiltless party might have suffered. But
Hostley was by no means a courageous
man, and wanted presence of mind.
They were both tried, found guilty.
and in two months from the committaI of
the deed, they were hanged.
Six months after this occurrence. I
one day received an invitation to a
wedding. 1t was that of Emily Mil
wood aud her faithful lover. l bave
seen them quite lately; they are as hap
Ply as it is possible to be, and have two
fine children to add to their felicity.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-04-29

The LAND or CosrRAk1gs.-In
Australia the north wind Is the hot wind.
aud the south the cool the westerly the
most unhealthy, and the east the most sa-
iubri0us it Is summer with the colonists
when il is winter al home, and the bar
oneter is considered 10 rise before bad
weather, and to fall before good the
swans are black, and the eagles are white /;
the mole lays eggs, and has ducks bin /;
the kangaroo Ian animal between the
deer and squirrel) has five claws on bis
fore paws, three ialons on bis bind legs,
Ike bird, yet hops on iis tail There
Is a bird (meilipbage) which has broom
IN iis mouth instead Of tongue fsh,
one half belonging to the gems rafa, ard
the other that of sqnalBs. The cod l.
found 10 the rivers, and the perch ia the
sea; the valleys are cold and the noun
tain tops warm the neiiie Is q lofty tree,
and the poplar q dwarash shrub the
pears are Of sood, the cherry grows with
the stone outside; the fields are fenced
with mahogany the hHmblesf house i
fitted up with cedar, aBd the myrtle plant
i burned for fsel tie trees are without
fruit the tiogers are without sceni, and
tie birds without soag. Such Is the Mad
Of Australia
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-04-29

GIVE THASKs.-A few days since, a
little girl Of my acquaintance and her
mother became very frightened for the
safety Of the husband and father, who
was crossing the Delaware in little boat
when il was quite rough. But the little
girl thought Of the proper resource and
therefore said, Mamma, let us pray"
which they Immediately did. Then tho
child said, You pray and ! will watch"
The mother prayed on. After a while
the little girl exclaimed, "There, be is
safe" for she saw him land Then both
were happy, and the mother was about
70 go TO her daily business. Now" said
the little girl, 8 let US give thanks. -
Blessed little child Her mother had
not thought Of that. So goes the world
far more asking than giving thanks
The sailor in the storm prays for deliy-
storm passes by and be for
gets 10 give thanks. Not 50 with our lit
tie girl. 1T a a good thing TO give
thanks" The grateful get more--the
grateful are happy--the grateful are
beard next time.
/ an not afraid 10 dweIl under the roof
Of . thankful household, for / fear nos
for ny purse or reputation, or that ihs
fronn Of the Almighty hangeth over thai
house. No, 10. There / lie down IL
safeiy,--.S. s. TINES.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-04-29

The RELIGIOUS FooL.-The man
who hears good sermon, but who, be-
cause some passage in II does not suit
him. or some mannerism Of the preacher
ofends him, gets mad denounees the
whole, and IS determined to be unproat-
ed
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-04-29

G. Beware Of silent water.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-14

40 Cd . 7 II n Ct. 1908. FALL
IA GOODS SECOND SUPPLY JUST RE
Va CEIVED.-The subscriber has in store
-AX. large and varied assortmentof Clothing of
his own manufacture, embracing every article in
the Clothing trade. Materials and workmanship
not surpassed by any.
Also. Furnishing Goods. snch as Shirts. Collars
Drawers. Socks, Cravats Neck-Ties, Gloves. Suspen-
ders. Money Bcits, Pistol Belts, &c, &c.
In his Tailoring department the finest and best OF
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings, selected by him.
self in person with especial reference to the reta
trade. which viii compare fayorably with any house
in the city, which he will make to order in the
shortes: time in the best and fashionable style
Call and leave your measure for something nice.
EB SPENCE,
No l2o, Corner Of Main and 18th SITS.
Clothiar nd ha Taller.