Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-09-17
Communications.


JAMAICA, Sept. 10, 1860.
Mr.. Editor Once again | wish to mo-
nopolize little space in your columns.
When | wrote you last the earth was en-
shrouded in snow, and the trees were but
lcatess skeletons Since then spring has
come and gone, and the glorious summer
is fast merging into autumn.
hail you now from new home, the
pleasant village of Jamaica, and presume
that items of local interest will be as gladly
received from here as from my former
home.
Business here is in quito prosperous
condition. The Congregational church
which was remodelled last season, presents
Il tasteful and inviting appearance, and is
especially attractive on Sabbath days when
filled with worshipers. Communion Sab
bath, Sept. 5th, was n day of unusual inter-
est, seven persons being admitted to tho
church, four by letter and three by profess
sion of faith. One young lady received the
ordinance of baptism, and during the cere-
mony the audience seemed deeply affected.
Yesterday, as beautiful Sabbath as ever
dawned upon this wicked world, "A new or
gan was inaugurated in the new church.
1t was present to the society in Jamaica
from benevolent gentleman in New YORK,
and if he could have witnessed the pleasure
manifested by the people as its sweet tones
were heard in the notes of the opening vol
untary NJ the people passed up the asles to
their respective pews, he certainly would
have felt that his kind act was appreciated.
Minister and people seemed inspired all
day by the soul animating music of the
choir, with the help of this new and great
acquisition. SO much relating to church
matters.
l must not forget to mention an event that
occurred heLe two or three weeks since, and
was thought to have been quite an affair.
1t was ride and picnic in celebration of
the birthday of one of the young gentlemen
of the village. The company consisted of
twenty-three or four conveyances, and as
the long procession left the village in the
morning, the eyes of the older ones who
remained at home beheld quite Il sight, such
spectacle, l understand, as has not been
witnessed here for some time. The place
determined upon to be visited was Hamil-
ton Falls, as romantic place as could be
desired. The water dashes over the iutting
rocks, it is true, without the roar of Mag
ara, but to the true lover of natural scenery
there is something wild and picturesque
about these falls.
There was especial artist upon the spot"
and although we were not favored with
glimpse of the picture taken, we presume
f,st Il
covered with snowy drapery served as ia
bles, and the groups of picnickers scattered
here and there disposed of the refreshments.
n few hours spent as at picnics generally,
and the procession WAS formed for the
homeward journey. The ride of eight miles
was not devoid Of incident jests and laugh
ter flew along the line and the spirits of all
flowed high. Professional gentlemen were
not wanting, there being lawyers and doc
tors iii plenty; and the large gentleman of
patent churn and butter worker notorie-
ty, by his portly and jolly presence added
much to tho fun of the day. During one of
the halts made the company was favored
by u speech, which was listened to with
much interest; but alas, on account of the
fast flow of words, none were Ineligible
but "E Pluribus Unum."
In spite of the many halts the cavalcade
reached home before much dew had fallen
The merriest OF the company spent awhile
in the evening at the hotel in dancing and
thus terminated very pleasant day. We
think there must have been unanimous
wish for the return of many birthdays to
him in whose honor this excursion was
made, if to be always celebrated in so pleas
ant manner. DELL.