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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-09-27

"There ~ said Ellen, suddenly 81 prom
ised to rip Mrs Starkweathers dress to-day"
"Bother Mrs. Starkweathers dress !" said
Nornh Indignantly.
"Oh, Norah, think how very kind she's
been to me! Win you please bring IL down,
and after get back"
But Norah could bear this no longer mo,
Miss Ellen, won't 1t passes my patience
to have that scaly old cretur get the credit of
every thing It's Mr.. Caleb, bless him that's
done every thing for you, just as If he was
your brother
Ellen turned red and pale alternately. NO
rah, what do you mean PIN trembling
voice.
Then Norah told her every thing, though
begging her not to speak of it to Mr. Caleb.
For he'd be fit to kill me, maam."
But Ellen would make no promises. 81
nm glad you told me, Eorah'-in the same
tremulous voice II think might move up
stairs again" she added; 81 am so much bet
ter"
'Indade You won't, and get a colIapse, per
haps." said Norah, sharply. There's Mr..
Caleb as there came rap at the door
Caleb took Ellen to the Park, where he
drove about for some time. 1t was a beauti-
full spring day; the sun was shining, the
grass and infant foliage Of the trees so fresh
and green. ,,
"Well, Miss Ellen, you are getting a little
color into those pale cheeks" said Caleb,
breaking the long silence you don't know
how I've missed you'-with a tender glance
into the dowrcast face beside him. Ellen's
lip trembled, and in a minute more tear
rolled down. She tried TO speak, but could
not.
ELLEN, what is the matter Z" said Caleb,
taking her hand
Then Ellen sobbed out "Oh, l can't bear
it I've just found out ali you've been doing
for me, and how kind you've been, and can't
bear it How can / ever rcpay"-her voice
was chOked.
Dear Ellen, shall tell you how? Say
yes to a question I've been longing to ask
YOU these three weeks, and you'll make me
the happiest man in the world
Ellen looked up bewildered, and met Ca
lebs tender, questioning gaze. She crimson
ed TO the temples.
'Will you be my little wife Ellen, and
shall we set up our ain fresde together? p
DO you really care so much for me as
that Z" said Ellen with laugh that was half a
sob. And what will your relatives say to
your marrying poor little reporterI"
Relatives! I have no near ones and
should please myselfif had Come, Ellen
will you have me : l cant promise you a
very brilliant future TN poor, hard-work-
ing dog and expect to be to the end of my
days. A strong arm to serve you, and a
warm heart to love you-thats all can offer
you, Ellen. dear
"All - said Ellen, and laid her little hand
IN his.
Thank God - said Caleb, fervently. 1--WE
will Join hands and swim the stream Of life
together '-Harptr's Bdzar.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-09-27
Miscellany.
NY Only Little Lamb.

NY Only Littlc Lamb.
Only one little lamb
Upon the lawn before the cottage played.
II cropped the tender grass,
or with the wandering brooklet gladly straycd.
From tender hands its dainty morsels culled;
They nightly led it TO the sheltered fold,
And kindly tempered to its helplessneas
The fcrvid sunshine aud the bitter cold.
only one little lamb.
thousand verdant hills
Were white with hocks beyond the valleys rim.
The Shepherd knew them all.
They by still waters wandered oft with him,
Or in green pastures rested peacefully
when the long, tranquil summer day was done.
lie in his bosom carried the young lambs,
And had loving name for every one.
A thousand happy hockf.
The shepherd passed my way;
My solitary lamb his eyes cBpied.
In mstchless tones Of love
lie wooed my little treasure TO his side,
Then TO his shoulder raised it tendcrly.
/ dared not Lnurmur at the wise decree,
Which TO the shelter Of the heavenly fold
Called, safe from harm forevernore TO he,
My only little lamb.
Now in the darkness here
sit alone, aud look through falling tears
TO where, above the Clouds
The golden summit Of the hill appears
The bill deloctablc, where stray the flccks
Which the Good shepherd leads by pleasa ut ways.
] cheer my heart with precious memories
or my lost lamb, aud count the passing days
OF my sojourning here.
Ms. L. 4. Cra"dap.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-09-27

San Francisco is a good deal disturbed by
the discovery of lepers among the Chinese in
that city, and are taking measures to build
hospital for them. Leprosy, as prevalent in
the ancient times, is supposed TO have be-
come extinct, but there are still types of the
loathsome disease which are analogous TO it.
Leprosy of the modern kind is not, as many
suppose. confined to Asia and the tropics.
Norway has a leper settlement, and has had it
for centuries Canada has another, and the
Sandwich Islands third. The leprosy of
Iceland, of the Farce and Shetland Islands,
as described by medical writers, and still met
with in Africa, in the East and West Indies,
and in many tropical islands, is identical with
the leprosy of the Middle Ages. Women seem
less liable to it than men it is hereditary
its contagiousness is extremely doubtful; and
it springs, in all probability, from exposure,
want of cleanliness, and insufficient diet
Leprosy may continue for years without prov
ing fatal, and is regarded, especially after it
has lnsted any time, as absolutely incurable
There is little danger of its spreading in any
American community, where the habits of
life and general conditions are wholly unfa-
vorable to its developments but still it is so
loathsome to the imagination that it is but
natural that the San Francseans should be
troubled at the possibility of its prevalence
even among their Chinese population.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-09-27

A man who buried four or fiye wives in
Wayne county, Indiana, was notified not to
marry any more till they started new ceme-
terry.
Some young rascals were snowballing an
old gentleman. He caught youngster who
was merely looking on, and believing him
guilty, began to whip him. The harder he
whipped the more the boy laughed, and final
ly explained; 'I'm laughing because you are
so awfully sold. amt the boy."
A poor girl asked an apothecary for castor
oil, 10 be mixed with something that would
disguise the taste On being asked II she
liked soda water she said yes" The apoth-
ecary gave her glass, seasoned with lemon
and the oil. Still she fingered, and presently
asked for the oil again, when the man told
her she had taken it in the soda water. "Oh
gracious" said she, II wanted it for my broth
OF, who is i'll.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-09-27

PREMoNITIoNs OF AUTUMN.-There was no
other sound, except the song Of the cricket,
which is but an audible stiffness for though
it be very loud and heard afar, yet the mind
does not take note of it as a sound, so entire
ly does it mingle and lose its individuality
among the other characteristics of coming
autumn. Alas for the summer The grass
is still verdant on the hills and in the valleys;
the foliage of the trees is as dense as ever, and
as green the flowers are abundant along the
margin of the river, and on the hedge rows,
and deep among the woods the days, too,
are as fervid as they were a month ago and
yet in every breath of wind, and in every
beam of sunshine, there is an autumnal infiu-
euce. know not how to describe it. Me-
thinks there is n sort of GOODNESS amid all the
heat, and mildness in the brightest of the
sunshine breeze cannot stir without thrill
ing me with the breath of autumn, and be-
hold its pensive glory in the far, golden
CLEANS among the shadows of the trees. The
flowers, even the brightest of them-the gold
en- rods and the gorgeous cardinals-the most
glorious flowers of the year,-have this gen.
tie sadness amid their pomp. Pensive au-
tumn is expressed in the glow of every one of
them. I have felt this influence earlier in
some years than in others. Sometimes au-
tumn may be perceived in the early days of
July. There is no other feeling like that
caused by this faint, doubtful, yet real per-
ception, or rather prophecy, of the years de-
cay, SO deliciousy sweet and sad at the same
time. .-NdthdRieL Hawthorne.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-09-27

A shrewd trader says there are two reasons
why he doesn't trust man; one because he
doesn't know him, and the other because he
does.
The owner of pair of bright eyes says the
prettiest compliment she ever received came
from a child of four years. The little fellow,
after looking at her eyes moment, inquired
naively, "Are your eyes new ones?'
A newly made widow called at the Office of
a life insurance company for the money due
her ON her husbands policy. The president
said: Il am truly sorry, madam, to hear of
your loss" THAT'S always the way with you
men," said she, you're always sorry
when poor woman gets chance to make a
little money"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-09-27

Up and down, up and down,
In the air the sunshine melluws;
Green or yellow, gold or brown,
See those gay, capriciouR fellows
Sparkling, glittering, frisking, dancing,
Now retrtAting, now advancing,
Iiyelier that the jOlliest clown,
TIMER than the tiuiest fairy
That e'er robbed farmers dairy
OF the luscious cream which floats
Round his froihed and trimming bowls!
Bunyant, tireless little souls
Who eau fold them,
Catch or hold them?
Eyanescent,
Omnipresent,
Shy eluders,
Bold ubtruders,
Past all Joking, most provoking,
Tricksy, whisky, frisky
Notes!
Up and down, up aud down,
Light in sunshine, lost in shadow,
Green or yellow, gold or brown,
over hill and over meadow,
Swiftly over
Rock-ribbed height and billowy clover,
Still advancing,
Still retreatiug,
Glittering heeting,
Never dozing, nor reposing,
But forever dancing, dancing;
And in numberless quaint fusions,
And eye dazzling conYoluuOnet
Deity sped
Overhead
See where happy sunshine mellows
All the air. those joyial fellows!
All ye tricksome waits, and tiny,
Who may circumyent and bind 'e7
Can It be such creatures Antio
Unrestrained, grotesquely frantic,
Are but small nymphs out Of school,
Laughing at all grayer rule?
Or loose sylphids, bent on sowing,
Sowing,
Sowing,
In their thoughtleSs mirtb O'erhowlng,
Naughty crops OF wildish oats
How they jostle, whirl and hustle,
Up and down, up and down,
Through the air the sunshine melloWs!
Green or yellow, gold or brown,
All those gay, capriciOus fellows!
Eyanescent,
Omnipresent,
Shy eluders,
Bola obtruders,
Past all Joking, most provoking,
Tricksy, whisky, frisky
Notes
Paul II. HAM
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-09-27

A great inundaton having taken place in
the north of Italy, owing to an excessive fall
of snow in the Alps, followed by a speedy
thaw, the river Adige carried of bridge
near Verona, except the middle part on which
was the house of the toll-gatherer, who thus,
with his whole family, remained imprisoned
by the waves and in momentary danger of
destruction. They were discovered from the
bank, stretching forth their hands, scream
ing and imploring succor, while fragments of
the only remaining arch were continually
dropping into the water. In this extreme
danger nobleman who was present, Count
of Pulverini, held out purse of 100 sequins,
as a reward to any adventurer who would
take boat and deliver this unhappy family.
But the danger was so great of being borne
down by the rapidity of the current, of being
dashed against fragment of the bridge, or of
being crushed by the falling stones, that no
one in the vast number of spectators had
courage enough TO attempt such an exploit.
peasant, passing along, was informed OF
the circumstance and of the promised reward
Immediately jumping into a boat he, by
strength of oars, gained the middle of the
river, brought his boat under the pile, and
the whole family safely descended by means
of a rope. Courage" said he, ''now you
are safe" By still more strenuous effort
and great strength of arm he brought the
boat and family TO shore.
Brave fellow !" exclaimed the count, hand
ing the purse to him, "here is your recon-
pense,
II shall never expose my life for money,
answered the peasant. MY labor is sufi-
cient livelihood for myself, my wife and chill
dren. Give the purse to this poor family,
who have lost all
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-09-27

The intellectual development of a child can
be carried on with as little inconvenience to
himself as his physical, if mental food be sup
piled in proper quantities and of suitable
quality. Little and often fills the purse, is
an old proyerb suggestive of a modern one
applicable to the brain. Some one says it is
folly TO attempt to teach a child at six, what
he will learn in spite of us at eight. 1t is
equal folly to torture him and ourselves by
attempting to teach him, at any age, what is
beyond his comprehension, when there is so
much that can be learned correctly and with
profit only during early years. .-JOsephine Q.
HOdgdOa
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-09-27

suggestive story A young clergyman,
whose maiden sisters We're lawfully sot'
against his entering the marital state, kicked
over the traces and got married. He then
sent friend to break the news gently to the
girls, with instructions to open negotiations
by saying that he was dead and then gently
work up TO the real fact.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-09-27
Notice..

refer all parties wishing either to purchase, OF
lease any property belonging to me- situated IN BRAT
tIehoro VI 10 Mai JOHN @. TYLER, of that town.
COLUMBUS TYLER.
someryille, MAsS.. Feb. 20. 1878. 9h
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-09-27
BRATTLEBORO
Business Directory.

CUDwORTII ~ CIIILDS,
General Insurance and Real ES-
tate 1OeHtS.
Representing the FARMERS and UNION MUTUAL,
as well az many OF the largest STOCK COMPANIES,
together with the largest and strongest LIFE lNSUR-
ANCE COMPANY in the world, and the most econom-
ical ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY.
DEALERS IN BANK STOCK.
10 Crosby Block, Brattloboro, Vt.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-04

POLICE ARREsTs.-JameS Williams was
arrested last evening by Sergeant Hall,
charged with stealing 1925 from Edgar P.
Lee.
James T. Fry was arrested yesterday by
Policeman Otey, charged with having in
his possession 5000 cigars supposed to have
been stolen from A. 81. Mott.
Louisa Holmes was arrested by Sergeant
Perrin for stealing 5000 from William
Holmes, whom he married short time ago.
Louisa says she has never known her hus-
band to have 5000 since she has been mar
ried to him.
Emma Brown was arrested by Sergeant
Thomas, charged with stealing pair of
gold earrings from Mrs. T. B. Saunders.
Last evening Mr. A. B. Duesberry, surety
| for John Flick, having reason to believe that
MIR. Flick was about to leave the city, turned
him over to Captain c. H. Epps, OF the
Third police district, and he was taken to the
station-house and locked up. While there
he was visited. by Mrs. Reinhardt, who
seemed greatly distressed at his incarcera.
tion, weeping good deal during the hall
hour she remained in the cell with him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-04

Minor Topics. revival still con-
tinues with unabatcd interest at the Metho-
dist church. There were fifteen penitents
Tuesday night.
Byto-day all the trestles on Mayo's bridge
will be taken down, but it will be some days
before travelling over the bridge Will be
safe.
A considerable quantity>of new sills and
iron are being put down in the DanYille
Railroad yard.
"The fshing-shore" is daily visited by a
large number OF persons.
The fence along Bridge avenue from the
Danyille road to the Free bridge should be
Immediately fixed up.
Nothing has yet been done towards fixing
the sidewalk on Bridge avenue.
Mr.. William Ii. Walker is pushing the
work on two stores at Hull and Seventh
streets.
The new buildings on Hull street be-
tween Sixth and Seventh streets are ready
for occupancy.
mediate rebuilding OF the houses recently
burned on Fourth street.
The County Court OF Chesterfield meets
next Monday. It is not a grand-iury term.
All of the dry-stemming tobacco factories
Ill Z ae WIZ pOs AothlhSa wills AOhS AL
manufacturing.
The first meeting of the City Council in
three weeks will be held tomorrow night
BY q mistake in the Commissioners
figures the MofIctt-register returns fol-
March were made less than for February.
He now reports it larger for February than
for March.
Fish continue high and Of an unusually
poor description in the Manchester market.
The new dam has proven to be all that
the Engineer and contractor promised. 1t
is perfectly solid.
The chain-gang were at work yesterday
on cambridge street near Sixth.
The work on the new bucket factory is
being pushed rapidly forward.
The interminable case OF Garnes Us.
Garnes is again IN the courts, notwithstand-
| ing the divorce OF the parties.
| A largely-attended religious meeting is In
nightly progress ut the colored Baptist
church.
Last night Sarah Woodbridge recovered
her sewing-machine, from Solomon Will
liams. The latter had been sick, and was
still suffering from broken arm.
| A number OF Manchester men are still en-
gagged at work on the new bridge ovel
Staunton river on the Richmond and Dan
vile railroad.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-04

THE MOZART This EvENING.-The pro-
gramme for this evening will be instru-
mental, and will be very attractive. The
orchestra will play three pieces-the over
ture "Tantalus," by suppe; Lovely" by
Nesyadba and the "Gavotte" (Secret
Love-, by Resch. Messrs. Kessnich, Rein
hardt, and others, will play the quintette
=" "Irrlicht ., (the Jack o. Lantern), by jung
mann. signor Felix -Jardela Qate with
Professor Peters, will play solo for cla-
rionet, " II Trovatore," arranged by Ernest.
DR.. Bartkowski will play solo for violin,
!" "Cosimo," by Panofka, and, with MIR.
Reinhardt, duo for violin and piano from
6. Eayorita -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-04

BRIEF LOCAL ITENS.-The sidewalk or
Ninth street from Byrd street to the Free
| bridge has been partially repaired.
There are very few boats in the basin
! and canal traffic has not been brisk this
week. 81
The collections of United States internal
|reyenue yesterday amounted to 80, 368.31.
I The Sunday excursion trains to Peters.
burg will commence running Sunday.
The cetored citizens did bot have any de-
|,monstration yesterday in honor OF oyacu-
ation-day."
No entrance or clearance has been re-
ported at the custom-bouse this week.
/ AN important meeting OF Marshall Lodge,
Schiller Hall this evening.
| The white and colored departments Of the
| city almshouse have been connected by o
telephone.
The funeral OF Mrs. Rosa Lee Patteson,
daughter of Rev. DIR. i. Id. Lee, took place
yesterday morning from Centenary church.
A divorce has been granted in the Chance
ry Court to Della Finney from her sband,
John Finney.
The British brig Bogota arrived yester-
day to load -four for Santos, Brazil, for the
Haxall- Crensbaw Company.
William Burweu, notorious colored
thief, was discharged yesterday from Jail.
The new paper-mill in rear OF Shockoe
warehouse is rapidly approaching compile
ton. s5t ,-ss ~
Some new guttering and paving is being
done on Seventeenth street near the dock
bridge.
At Shockoe warehouse yesterday 14,500
pounds Of loose tobacco were sold. Highest
price paid, ST.
The guttering at the corner OF Fourteenth
and Cary streets is being repaired.
The highest price paid for tobacco on
'Change yesterday was S15.25, by John &.
Childrey.
A large quantity of cotton was being
shipped from the Danvlle depot yesterday.
The number Of visitors registered at the
Tobacco Exchange for March was 45l.
Samuel Mitchell alias Sooman Mitchell
was arrested yesterday charged with at
tempting TO defraud Sallie Woodbridge, OF
Manchester, out of a SewinS-machine.
The following convicts were received at
the penitentiary yesterday from Orange
county: George Turner, ten years; Wash
Lindsey and James Ellis, five years each
all for house-breaking and larceny.
From the quantity Of northern ice being
received there is no reason to dread an ice
famine the coming season.
Some fruit-growers in the immediate
neighborhood OF this city report that while
the early peaches were undoubtedly killed
by the recent cold snap, those Of later frui-
tion are uniniured. Il
O'Brien's circus has received some addi-
tions. Others are expected, and they will
soon open their spring campaign, fully
armed and equipped.
Attention is called to the condition of the
granite tagging on the east side Of Adams
between Clay and Leigh streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-04
MANCHESTER AND VICINITY

Leg Badly CrAshed.-Early yesterday
morning, as boy named John Jackson was
carrying breakfast to one Of the workmen,
in crossing the Richmond and Danyille rail-
road his foot caught in one OF the rails and
he fell Just rs the train was coming in from
Danvile. 1t ran over his right leg, crush
ing it badly. DR.. Ingram was called and
rendered him all the assistance in his power,
and by skilful management OF the wound
his LEG may be saved.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-04

"A CATTLE-THIRF PUNISH ED.-A. B.
Lightner, sheriff of Augusta county,
reached the city Yesterday evening, having
in charge James Fur, sent to the peniten-
tiary from that county for eight years.
FUR was convicted OF stealing two fat cat
tie valued ut 500 from the farm Of Judge
Fultz, near Staunton. The cattle were pur-
chased by Staunton butcher for $50. Mr..
Hugh Fultz, the owner, recovered the
stock, but the thief made away with the
money before being arrested, and the
butcher lost both bis meat and his money.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-04

TeURNAMENT AT THE FAIR-GRouNDs.-
There will be tournament at the state
Fair Grounds Friday for the benefit OF the he
Henrico Light Dragons. The fitting VIII
commence at 2 o'clock. Three prizes VIII
be ofIered-the first saddle; second, bride
and martingale; and the third 9 pair OF
spurs, A pleasant time Is anticipated.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-04


PERsoN Ericsson, who
was injured in Manchester Monday night, is
still in a critical condition.
The author Of the new play recently
spoken OF is nearly related to the young
lady who charmed Richmond last winter by
her beautiful rendition OF the leading parts
in the "Mistletoe Bough" and "Sleeping
Beauty"
Rev. DR.. J. William Jones started on his
southern tour last night. He will lecture
in Charleston and Savannah, and will re-
turn to Richmond before going to Atlanta
Major A. FL. Drewry, Of Charles City !;
W. A. l.. Hanford, Norwalk, Conn.,; j. II.
Kelly, Fredericksburg, and Rufus Cate,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, were in the city yes
terday.
James D. Clayon, ex-member OF the
House (of Halifax Courthouse, is in the
city, and has rooms at the Park Hotel.
Colonel j. II. Otey Cary, proprietor of
Caldwell House, White Sulphur Springs,
West Va, is in the city and stopping at the
Park Hotel.
Among the visitors to the Tobacco EX-
change yesterday were j. FL. Booker, Prince
Edward; P. B. Amber, Buckingham; DR..
j. r. Baylor, Albemarle; John j. Ruther-
ford, Goochland; John L. Markham, Dur
ham, n. g.; j. II. Voolfolk, Louisa; D.
NJ. Macleod, Glasgow, Scotland; William
A. Lash, Milton, N. c.; John E. Middle
ton, Charlotte, and George w. Motley, Ash
land
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-04

THE SECOND BAPTIST FAIR.-The fair
being conducted by the ladies OF the Second
Baptist church is still In successful opera
ton, and will continue all the week.: Ihey,
have on hand good supply Of useful and
ornamental articles, creams, confectloner1es;;
&c. An excellent dinner can be procured
from l until O'clock P. NJ, and supper
from 7 O'Clock until II O'Clock T. NJ. Ihe
bill of fare embraces all seasonabie dell"
cacies, and the charge is but fifty cents.
Give them q call.