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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

SHARP SHooTINe.-The following dia-
logue is reported 10 have taken place be-
tween a Confeder rate and a Yankee picket:
~ say, can you fellows shootT'
I'VE reckon we can, some. Down in
Mississippi we can knock bumblebee of
q thistle-top at three hundred yards"
"Oh, that amt nothing to the way we
shoot up in Yarmouth. l belonged to n
military company there with hundred
men in it,, and we went out for practice ev-
cry week. The captain draws us up in a
single file, and sets cider barrel rolling
down the hill, and each man takes his shot
at the bung-hole as it turns up. 1t is after
ward examined, and if there is shot that
did not go in at the bung hole, the mem
her who missed it is expelled. l belonged
10 the company ten years, and there amt
been nobody expelled yet"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

WHAT TO DoIS EMERGESCIEs.-lfa per-
son falls in n tit, and begins to snore loud
ly, with a very red lace, it is apoplexy. Let
him be seated so as to favor the blood 60
ing downwards, away from the head ap-
ply cold cloths to the head, or cushions of
equal quantities of snow or pounded ice
and common salt. If the person is perfect
ly stih, face pale, and there is no percepti-
BILE breathing, 1t is fit of fainting. Do not
touch him except to loosen the clothing !;
then keep of five or ten feet distant, so as
to allow the air to come In make no noise,
and there will very soon be a calm, quiet
return TO consciousness and life, for 1t is
only a momentary cessation Of the circula-
ton of the blood to the head. but suppose
there Is a very violent motion Of the hands
and feet; aud all sorts of bodily contor-
tions, 1t is epilepsy. Let the man comfort
until he Is tired you can't hold him still ;
all your efforts only tend to aggravale the
| trouble and to exhaust the strength all
that ought to be done is to keep the unfor-
tunate from hurting himself There is no
felt suffering, for as soon AS he comes TO he
will toll you that he remembers nothing
whatever Of what has passed, and appears
to be the only calm and self-possesed per
son in the whole crowd, and is, apparently
as perfectly well as before the occurrence.
Dizziness often comes instantaneously, ant
we begin to reel before we know it. Shu
the eyes, whether you are walking along
the street, looking over precipice, ascend
ing ladder, or climbing 10 a ships mast
head the fear or dizziness immediatel.
disappears If you look upward.-HcW
] JOuTH0l Of Heath.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

THE LOST LAND OF OPHIR.-The great
German geographer, Herr Petermann, says
that England has at last discovered the
long lost land of Ophir so celebrated in the
Bible for its stores of gold and precious
stones. Zimbabye is the place. 1t is rich
in alluvial gold, precious stones and dia-
monds. 1t possesses ruins of extensive
piles OF buildings of unquestionable and
remote antiquity. Three days journey
from Zimbabye similar ruins have been
found. Strange to say the present inhabit-
ants only entered the country forty years
since, and they regard the ruins with awe
and invest them with sacred character.
Tn geography of the place agrees with the
Bible description. Herr Carl Msuch says
that England's "newly acquired diamond
fields in East Africa are identical with the
ophir of the Bible from which King Solo
m on is said to have conveyed gold, ivory
and precious stones to Jerusalem for the
construction Of the Temple"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15
coon OUT OF By'IE.

The Westminster Farmers Club has, in
its last two sessions been engaged in dis
cussing the tobacco crop, both in its eco.
nomical and moral aspects. Press of other
matter compels us to omit the reports of
these meetings, but we may say that the
great question with those who mean TO
grow tobacco In Vermont is, teyidently.
how to get enough manure to do il success
fully.
The result of their investigations on this
matter, under the pressure of temptation
to engage in a lucrative branch of farming,
will rapidly produce results that all the
urging of the agricultural press could new
er effect. When men determine to raise a
crop that can only be grown by very high
farming, it is astonishing how quickly
they will learn to farm high, and how
quickly, too, all their prejudces against,
and contempt for "book farming" will
give way. Almost every possible way of
adding to the store of iertilizing material
has been suggested AT these meetings, and
it is plain that the tobacco farmers "mean
business, that they are going to make
manure in every way that is available, in
order that they may have a ''fair shake" in
this very profitable crop.
While we believe tobacco to be a worth
less and deleterous weed, one may yet see
here, las in so many other cases we may
| see if we will how good can come oIt of
evil. In order to make tobacco pay, the
| Westminster farmers must learn to make
and cconomize manure. They must feed
stock with food brought from the west in
the form of corn, or from the south in the
form of cotton seed cake; they must pro-
tect their manure from the weather; they
must use absorbents to save the liquid ma
nures they must dig muck for compost
they must learn the manurial value of
green crops they must economize ashes
and try plaster and lime they must un-
derstand the use and value of phosphate,
potassic aud ammonical fertilizers of the
commercial class, both how to judge and
how to apply them; they must learn what
good tillage means, and appreciate its fer
tilzng as well as It's weed eXterminating
value. And when they have learned all
these things in order TO grow tobacco, they
are not going to be ignorant of their value
in growing other crops, and it would not
be surprising If, in time, some of then
should find out that, grown on the same
plan the old crops, grain, grass and roots
would yield as much clear cash in the enc
as tobacco.-t. Farmer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

cultivate flowers. The cheerful philoso-
pher never disputed the point, but she
would sometimes say, 81 have no room TO
plant this rose bush, neighbor Turnpenny,
would you be willing to let me set 1t on
your side of the yard? II will take very
little room, and will need no care" At
another time she would say, "Well, really,
my ground is too full. Here Is root of
ladys delight. How bright and pert 1t
looks. 1t seems pity to throw IL away. If
you are willing l will let Peggy plant ii in
what she calls her garden. II will grow of
itself, without any care, and scatter seeds
that will come up and blossom in all the
chinks Of the bricks. I love it, it is such
a bright, good-natured little thing. Thus,
by degrees, the grabbed maiden found her.
self surrounded with flowers and she
even declared of her own accord that they
did look pretty.
One day when Mrs Lane called upon
Mrs. Fairweather, she found the old weed
grown yard bright and blooming. Tab,
quite sleek and fat, was asleep In the sun
shine, with her paw upon Pink's neck, and
little Peggy was singing at her work as
bithe as q bird.
GLOW cheerful you look here" said Mrs.
Lane. "Aud so you have really taken the
house for another year. Pray how do you
manage to get on with the neighbor-in-
law?'
az find her a very kind, obliging neigh
bor," replied Mrs. Fairweather
"What miraclew exclaimed Mrs. Lane
Nobody but you would have undertaken
TO thaw out Aunt Hetty's heart
"That is probably the reason why ii wa:
never thawed," rejoined her friend. 81
always told you that not having enough o
sunshine was what allied the world. Make
people happy, land there will not be hal
the quarreling or tenth part of the wick
edness there is
From this gospel Of joy preached ant
practiced, nobody derived SO much benefit
as little Peggy. Her nature which was fast
growing crooked and knotty, under the
malign influence of constraint and fear
Strengthened up, budded and bossomed il
| the genial atmosphere of cheerful kind
ness. Her affections and faculties wert
kept in such pleasant exercise, that con
slant lightness of heart made her almost
handsome. The young music teacher
thought her more than almost handsome
| for her affectonate soul shone more beam
| inglv on him than vi others and love make
all things beautiful.
When the orphan moved TO her pleasant
little cottage on her wedding day, sh
threw her arms round the blessed mission
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

People say glibly that you cannot enforce
liquor laws but this is one of those mat
ters in which you cannot tell Till you try.
They are trying to some purpose in Massa-
chusetts, for there are not less than one
hundred persons now in the different
sentences for illegal drarn selling. The OPP
ponents of prohibition ought not to be sor-
ry for this for if it be in opposition to the
opinion of a majority of the citizens, its
rigid enforcement may result in a modifi-
cation or repeal of the statute. II society
thinks it unjust to imprison man for SELL
ing glass of grog, society has ample pow
er to alter the law at the next election.-N.
Y TJiJupP
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15
NO. H..


patriotic than these who differed from
them.
The Republicans who are known as the
chiefs of the anti-Administratio camp are
not, indeed, to be suspected of improper
motives because they differ from what we
believe to be the general sentiment of the
party. Those chiefs assert, what we earn
estly hope, that there is a popular uprising
against political corruption. But while
Mr. Schurz was saying it in the Senate,
Fernando Wood was saying 1t in the House
And if that uprising end in the return Of
Fernando Wood and his friends 10 power,
whero will be the Senator's hope of "hon-
est and pure governmcnt?" Yet his hope
will be fulfilled either by the party friends
of Mr.. Wood or by the success of the Phil
adelphia candidate. There is no other al
Tentative. The candidate Of Philadelphia
Convention will be defeated by those
whose success will rejoice the Ku Klux,
and give to those who morally sustained
the rebellion the control Of the govern
meut.-Hdyper8 Weekly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15
THE HypRooRApuIc SURVEY OF We

THE HYDRoGRAPHIC SURVEY OF YER
MoNT.-We are informed that Prof. Collier,
Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture
and Manufactures, has thus far received re-
turns relating to the water power of the va
rious towns, from nearly one hundred
towns. 1t is extremely desirable that
those in the remaining towns who have re-
ceived blanks for the required statistics,
sho ould fill them out and forward to the
Secretary, without delay, in order that the
very desirable and important report OF the
survey may not be unreasonably delayed.
Prof Collier has sent blanks to every
to wn, and is ready to send others to any
persons who may be willing 10 rerder SER
vice in the matter.-Frce Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15
SHUTTING THE Door on THE PARsov.-

SHUTTING THE Door on THE PARsoN.-
Ten or fifteen years ago public dinner
was given to the members of the Legisla-
ture at Providence, and Narragansett
preacher, called the Irregular Pacer," be-
cause in his prayers he had habit of stand
ing behind a chair, stepping backward and
hitching ii after him, was called on to ask
Il blessing. lie stood up in his usual style
and began lengthy prayer. There was
an open door behind him, and he soon un-
Willingly backed into an adjoining room,
taking his chair along, when some one
softly closed the door, and the hungry
guests proceeded to dine, when the petition
was finished at leisure by the distracted
minister Washington Star.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

a PRETTY ORNAMENT. Take q turnip, Of
convenient size, and scrape out the inside,
leaving thick wall all around. Fp' the
cavity with earth, and plant in it some
clinging vine or morning-glory. Suspend
the turnip with cords, and in a little time
the vines twine around the strings, and the
turnip, sprouting from below, will put
forth leaves and stems that will turn up
ward and gracefully curl around the base.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15
Poetry.
U'HICHt

wooer came a-wooing:
"sweet maid, wilt th0u be miner
II will be mine undoing
If thou my suit decline.
'within me live fierce forces;
II thou shouldst say me nay,
I'd throw, in reckless courses,
An unpriEed life away
She looked up, sweet and saucy,
"oh! what foolish boy,
To forfeit all life's chances,
For loss Of one poor toyW
A wooer came a-wooing:
"swcet maid, wilt thou be miner
To love and cherish tenderiy
Until our lifes declineP"
She said: "1f should tell thee
had no heart to give,
Chagrined and disappointed,
For what, then, wouldst thou lye7"
His lips was firm though pallid.
His eye serene though sad;
In chasten d tones he uttered,
olive to make Others glad"
She stretched two white hands toward him,
"Oh! then," she cried, "oh then
I'm thine, both now and always,
My kingliest Of men,"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15
LOI'E LIFE.


BY CHARLES 8. GAGE.
Into my life new life came;
Love was new:
The Joy whereof cannot name;
Love was true.
Life unto life doth perfect seem;
Love is blind.
One life Of two perfect deem;
Love is kind.
out of my life new life is born,
Love repaid.
At my life's noon, a second morn
Love hath made.
Into all life there creepeth sin;
Love forgives.
The death in life, our life within
Love outlivcs.
Out Of One Life of old did flow
Love like wine.
Unto His life all life shall go
Love Divine!
--Goid'n A!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

Arrival and Departure of Mails.
SOUTHERN NAILS.
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A. NJ. z. NJ. A. N. p. NJ.
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stations bet Bratto n. York, s:is 2is 1880 ShS
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New London Northern II. r., 2;45 1850
EAsrERs MAILS.
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The New York herald., 1872-09-22

garret and blood was traced to the cellar; but
these are the only clues, and they gave no light as
to the authors OF the crime. As in the Nathan
murder, the detectives came to the conclusion that
there must have been more than one crimi-
nal; but were thereY Improper relations existed
between Mrs. cunningham, the mistress OF the
house, and DIR. Burdell, and the jealousy Of
boarder named Eckel, who has since suffered an
imprisonment IN the Penitentiary for very seri-
GUS crime, and who died with the words OF guilty
confession unuttered on his lips, furnished hints OF
which null use was made. But though the theory
OF the story might be complete and logical the
proofs are stll wanting. and no one has ever been
punished, save by God, for a deed awful enough TO
have appalled, fes e G1 BSr!es r s.,sIS Of Rsptei
q strange story Is recorded and was republlshed
in the Gentlenan's Magazine for 1892 1t was at
about the same or an earlier, period dramatized
and represented at one OF the minor theatres Of
London-the Coburg. II happened in the year 1872,
and is of SO very singular and interesting nature
as to be well worth recounting.
1t was in the reign Of Queen Elizabeth that per-
son was arraigned before Sir James Dyer, the Lord
Chief Justice OF the Court OF Common Pleas, upon
an indictment of the murder OF man, who dwelt
In the same parish as did the prisoner.
A web OF circumstantial evidence was woven
ABOUT the prisoner, every thread seeming COM
petely and firmly welded to the others. The pris-
oner had hidden his bloody clothes. At length he
sorely wounded in his field and had sought to as
sist him, when he was seIzed with vomiting blood
and gave up the ghost. This was not believed and
guilty. Their foreman sturdily refused to do SO,
and the rest, in dread OF confinement.
acquiesced in his opinion ana declared the
prisoner innocent The Judge refused to
record this verdict but it was brought in second
time and the prisoner was discharged. Afterwards
the chief juror confessed to the Judge that he had
committed the crime but had done 1t in selfdeence.
He was never prosecuted, and died, after which
the story was often related by Chief Justice Dyer
and was handed down to his posterity.
The fate of Forester has not thus lar become so
entanged with damning complications of circum-
stances as any that have been cited. But the detec
tive force OF New York is working with frenzy Of
energy, the trial may disclose to-day, tomorrow or
next day some startling presumptive proof which
will prop the evidence of Miss Keenan,, already
given. Whether Forester killed Nathan did
not, his other crimes cannot escape punishment
and he Is within the grasp of the law for several
years to come, during which facts 1t is to be
hoped may accumulate which may eventually clear
the mystery Of the horror or July 20, 1870
The New York herald., 1872-09-22
sTABB1Ne AFPRAY In GREENWICH STREET

At fifteen minutes after six O'Clock last night
Mary Brown, aged thirty seven years. and Ann Clark
auarrelled in front of their residence, 416 Green
wich street, during which the latter stabbed the
former with penknfe, INJECTING several slight
scalp wounds The injured woman was attended by
DIR. Lorelly and left for home. The assailant was
arrested ~ an officer Of the Fifth precinct, and
Will be arraigned at the T0mbs this morning.
The New York herald., 1872-09-22
FIRE IN EAST rwENTY-s1xTH STREET.

At fifteen minutes past seven O'Clock last night
fire was discovered on the top floor Of the three
story brick building Nos 2ls and go East
Twenty-slxth street, occupied by Kranlch Bochs
4 Co., manufacturers OF piano keys causing
Manhattan and st. Nicholas, OF this city, and
Hartford, OF Connecticut. The building Is owned by
J. Batiman, and damaged 81 900. The stock OF the
latter was damaged by water aboA $500. Tho
flre originated from some sparks failing out Of Z
stove pipe.
The New York herald., 1872-09-22
SHOT IN THE HEAD.

Sarah Bloomfield and her husband Isaac quar-.
relied last night at their residence, A Thomas
street, during which the latter drew a revolver
and shot his wife In the head, inficting q slight
scalp wound. She was attended by DR.. Snedley at
the Fifth precinct station house and sent TO the
Park Hospital. Bloomfield alter firing the shot,
left the house and Is still at large.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-07-18
Raising the Sugar Beet.


The following points to be observed
in growing sugar beets for the manufac-
ture of sugar, are given by Prof. G. A.
Goessman of the Massachusetts, Agricul-
tural College:
/. The ground should have been ma
nured the previous season for corn or
potatoes. No fresh dung to be applied
for the beets. Plow as deep as the
character of the soil will allow.
3 Soak the seed for two days in ma
nure water, or urine, at a temperature
of about $50 or 60 Far, and then let it
lie spread out, two to two and a half
inches, about two days longer before
sowing.
). Sow on the fiat. the rows rs close
together as viii admit of horse hoeing,
and thin the bects to about 6 inches
apart, or less if the ground is very rich.
1t is not desirable that they should grow
big. A beet weighing Is pounds is as
large as is profitable.
4. In hOeng, and especially at the
last hoeing. keep the crown of the beet
well covered with earth. Hoe as often
as you can until August LIST, and not af-
forwards.
5. On no account allow any leaves to
be removed until the time OF lifting.
6. At all times in hOeing and lifting,
take care not to cut or bruise any of the
roots. At lifting. CIT off the leaves one
inch above the crown.
Z. Store or pit Immediately, without
giving the beets any chance to dry, and
if some dirt adheres to them it is all the
better.