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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-27

4 Francis Granger, u - 3 =
Scattering IL 10 II 90 IA
| After the last balloting had been made
the Chairman announced oihe House thai
Robert Nj. Il. Hunter, having majority Of
the whole number OF votes, was duly elected
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
The Chairman then requested MIR Banks
and Mr. Lawrence to conduct the Speaker 10
the chair, and Mr. Lewis Williams 10 admin
lister the oath Of Office 10 him.
MI Banks and MIR Lawrence accordingly
conducted the Speaker to the chair.
And, when he had taken il, and the oath
was administered TO him.
The House, on motion OF Mr.. Wise, adj
journed till tomorrow, at IL o'clock.
December IL.
House. AT noon 10 day. the Speaker Of
The House THE Hon II. NJ. +. Hunier) took
the Chair and called The House 10 order !;
after which, he lose aud addressed the
House as follows:
Geatiemen cfthe House If Representatives..
The high and undeseryed honor which you
have conferred upon the has been so unex-
pected that even now can scarcely find
terms in which 10 express my grateful sense
of your kindness. | trust, however, TO be
able TO offer better evidence of that scnti.
mcnt in the earnest efforts which | shall
make TO discharge my duties justly and i'm
partially. Called as | have been 10 this
high station, not so much from any merits Of
my own as from the independence Of my
position, shall feel ], MS especially due from
me to you, to preside as Speaker. not OF
party, but Of the House Whilst shall
deem ii my duty or all proper occasions to
sustain the principles upon which stand
pledged before the country. | shall hold
myself bound at the same time TO afford
every facility within my power to the full
and free expression of The wishes and scnt.
menis ofevery section OF the great Confed
eracy.
You will doubtless deem Il your duty,
as the grand inquest OF he nation,
10 investigate all matters oil which the People
ought 10 BE- informed 10 relrench expendi-
lures which are unnecessary or uncousiilu-
lional 10 maintain the Just relations between
all the great interests OF the country; and
10 preserve inviolate the Constitution which
you will be sworn TO support; whilst il will
be mine to aid you in such Iabors with all
Inc means within my power And although
deeply impressed with painful sense OF my
and OF the difficulties Of new
and untred station, am yet cheered BY the
hope that you will sustain me in my efforts |
10 preserve the order OF business and the de-
rorum Of debate.
lam awarethat panyfervor is occasionally !
impatient Of the restraint which it is the |
duty Of the Chair 10 impose upon the as?er-
ty Of debate. but a, the same lime know
hat the just Of all parties will sustain the
Speaker who is honestly end,avoring 10
preserve the dignity Of the House aud the
harmony Of its members.
Permit me. in conclusion. gentlemen. 10
ender youthe homage OF my heartfelt thanks
or the honor which you have conferred
ipon me, and to express the hope that your
councils may be so guided by wisdom as to
rebound 10 your own reputation and the wei. |
are Of our common country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-27

DO you take a Newspaper?--If any mau
takes up this paper who does not subscriber
for any papes,we hope he will read Mis piece,
then send in his name. If a man is not the
constant reader OF some newspaper, he eau
know but very little Of what is going on in The
world and whatever his attachments are in
other respects we must Sc, him down as an ig-
norant man. Europe may be all engaged in
war; another Napoleon may be at the head Of
the troops Of France the United States may
be fighting, either foreign enemy, or some
foe within her own borders Harrison may be
elected President--he knows nothing Of il un-
less some reading neighbor tells him the news
Go into a neighborhood where the inhabitants
take no public journal and you find the people
ignorant; IL they are farmers they pursue the
old track in every thing ;--they are not aware
Of any improvements; they are ignorant ofthe
markets and ofthose cheap stores which we
advertise in our columns. Blu, the difference
between Newspaper reading and non-reading
community is very great. One needs but a
view al the two classes 10 be convinced Of the
truths Of our remarks. AS general rule where
good newspaper is to be seen--lhere is intel
ligence. But zoe have no very good opinion of
the intelligence Of that man who pdtronixes
paper, but never pays for il. If every man
in the county, or wherever he may be found,
who does not take paper will just add his
name 70 our list-and a little ofthe needful TO
replenish our wallet, we can certainly call him
a lrise man what is more, we will do all in
our power to make him soiser. Who will fol-
low the plan proposed?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-27

Provisions Of all kinds are now cheap
cheap as can be wished. We have heard thar
pork can hardly be giren array a, Cincinnati.
l. is worth, we believe, only two or three cents
per pound, and few buyers. Hogs have been
sold IN Albany for three and a halt cents per
pound. The worst pinch is to get the where.
with to purchase provisions--even at their
present low rate--for money is high enough
quite out Of the reach Of mos, people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-27
DISTURBANCE IN ALBANY co. N. Y

There has recently been considerable distur-
bance in Albany County N. Y. in consequence
of the refusal of the tenants Of S. Van Rensa-
laer, TO pay their rents. As some account OF
the affair may not be uninterestng to our read
ers, we give them the best information we
have been able to CLEAN.
Mr. S. Van Rensalser's forefa,hers obtained
large grants Of land from the British crown,
embracing nearly all the counties Of Albany
and Rensselaer,. Some Of these lands have been
sold, but the present PATRON has LOT twenty
four miles square in the county Of Albany,
which is cut up into farms, aud leased to the
inhabitants. They may occupy as long as
they choose by paying the rent so many bush
els Of wheat and so many fowls, according to
the size of the farm. There is this reservation,
however, that Il they sell their lease, one quar-
ter part goes 10 the Pa,roon. And this, as
often as sold-if every year. The old PATRON
who died something like year ago, il is said,
was very liberal with his tenants; frequently
giving in the rent Of those who were poor, or
had been unfortunate. But since his son came
into power,the tenants complain that their case
is made very much worse; the unpaid rents
are looked up aud cxacted, &c. &c.
The tenants considering themselves aegriev-
ed, refused some time since to pay their rent,
The Sheriff OF Albany County was according
.ly sent ont and he was taken, obliged TO
give up his paper or receive an application Of
tar and feathers; his horse was sheared &c.
and he was obliged to return TO Albany. He
then summoned out twelve hundred citizens
Of Albany who were also obliged toreIurn;those
on the manor declaring they would die rather
than pay what was exncted. A large number
OF men collected on a hill called the Heidelberg
hill, declared they would die in defence Of
their rights. Several thousand troops were
called out in order 10 assist the sheriff TO put
the laws in force. After part Of the forces
had arrived at Albany, the leaders Of the Hell
lebery army sent word TO the Governor that
their troops had dispersed; aud they should not
by force oppose the execution of the laws. The
troops were therefore dismissed, save strong
body guard for the sheriff.
We think that resistance 10 the laws Of the
land, even though we may be in situation to
be sufferers, is highly reprehensible. We are
noadyocaies ofmob iaT;w I'VE condemn the whole
code. If the Van Rensalear's tenants were in
any measure wronged, the laws should be
their remedy. Let the laws be put in force If
we have bad laws, repeal them--nol by the
sword, bu, by constitutional means.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-27

n-We knew some individuals, who turn
ed on to the Van Buren, side just before the
last Presidential election, because. as they
said, they were tired ofbeing in the minority.
We think if they are following in the aioo,-
steps" Of the loco foco leaders now, they had
better tack ship for the wings are coming to
The Presidential question in way that we
think will ensure success. Look to it, gentle
men we want you on the right side. may
soon be to late too come over with honor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-27

A correspondent informs us that Crosreii,
OF the Albany Argus, wears a very long face
these days. He is out Of humor with every
one. We opine that many Of the locofoco ed
itors will wear long faces about the time OF
the mex, presidential election. They may not
have so good a chance al the Treasury pap,
as they now have. But they have been, for
the most part, cbedent tools we suppose they
ought to be rewarded.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-27

The Bal rolls fneiy.-Large Harrison
meetings are being held all through the coun-
Try. Many spirit-stiring resolutions are passed
on the occasion, and eloquent speeches made.
That's right we must be up and doing. There
must be no idlers in the wing camp. Remem-
Der, Wings old and young, thai every man
has an influence. We hope every one will do
his duty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-27
BRIGHTON MARKET-MonDAv, Dec

btIUdTUN MAHkET-- MONDAY, Dec. l6.
A, market, $50 Beef Cattle, 1875 Stores, ~
Cows and Calves, 1850 Sheep and Lambs, 450
Swine.
PRIcEs-- Beef First quality 1925 $500
There were a few prime cattle sold some
higher than our quotations. Baneling cattle
50 i-2 for mess Other numbers ID proportion.
Stores Were sold some lowsr than al for
mer markets.
Coirs and Cdiues- $2s, 35, SO and Sac.
Sheep and Lapabs--s |, 81 l-2, 2, 2,25, $50
and 1925. "a e ~ NJ
SlDiae-At retail, from 10 9 cents. One lot
was taken to peddle at from 3 to cents, One
entire LOT taken 10 close, more than one half Of
which were sows, were taken at ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-27

Speaker of the Honse--The election olthc
Hon. Robert Nj. Il. Hunler o be Speaker Of
the U. S. House OF Representative, is an
event which must be gratifying to the Wings,
and very CALLING 10 the Administration party.
He is from Virginia. 9Th Congressional dis
trict, composed ofthe Counties Of King vii.
liam. Caroline, King and Queen. Essex and
Middlesex. He was the Wing candidate
for Congress in said district, and was elected
by majority Of only 94'voics over his
Buren, opponent We recollect that Just pri-
or to the election. the Washington Globe look
particular pains to abuse him, hoping,here.
BY 10 deprive him Of the few votes which he
might otherwise receive from Administration
men on account Of his attachment to the Sub
Treasury scheme. Finding, however, that
Hunter was elected in spite of itself, that pa.
per. in classification ofihs members OF Cen.
gress, 30th ult, had the assurance, after suit.
able compliments, to claim him as "a Demo-
GRAFT" meaning friend to the present admin
istrallon. But its soft soap appears TO be e.
qualify notifications as its abuse. With the
exception OF his Sub Tfeasuryism, he is a
good Wing, and will do justice 10 bis party in
The appointment Of Committees A cores
pondent ofihe American says be is '.auihor.
ised" TO say that although Mr.. Hunter re-
ceived the votes OF most Of the State Rights
men, he is not, and never was. a Nulli6er.
~ \. Journal Of Commerce.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-27
.NOTICH.

The Annual Meeting Of the Hindkam Co.
Temperance Society, will be held at the Chap
ell, in the East Village in Braitlcborc, or
"Wednesday Jan. 1, 1910 at O'Clock p. NJ
An address is expected from Rev. c. Kidder Of
West BratlIeboro. Il is hoped that the MEM
bers Of the Society, and the friends Of Temper
ance generally viii atterd the meeting.
A.. VAN DOORN, SEo'y
Brattleboro Dee. rs, isaa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-27

The SehaylkiH Baak.-.A letter from Phila-
delphia, published in the N. Y Com says
Yesterday we had a sad exposure Of
misdoings by The cashier Of The SchuylkilI
Bank Surmises were current 10 The NOR
ming, but The facts did moi come out until
about 8 o'clock. The cashier acknouled.
ges that he has issued 10000 shares Of
stock in The Bank Of Kentucky, and app,o-
prialed the whole TO the use OF the Schuyl-
kill Bank, The presiden, and directors
disclaim all knowledge OF the proceeding
The Schuylkill bank has suspended pay
ment IN consequence. but this morning il is
exchanging all its notes for less than 800.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-27

n3A Lecture upon temperance will be
delivered IN the School house AZ GuiIford, 4 East
Village by Mr. Richard Field Of Greenfield,
Mass, on !he evening Of Jan. LIST, next 70 COM
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-27

| from Now Jersey here who claim to vote,
and therefore ask the Chair TO state that fact
TO the House, and take its decision upon It.
The Chair then announced the result Of
the vote TO the House, stating the number Of
votes given TO each person-yoled for.
After some remarks from Mr. WISE
The Chair said that there appearing moi,
to be majority of votes given to any one
person, the House would proceed 10 vote
again.
The House then balloted five times more.
but without making any choice. Previous
TO the fifth ballot, Mr. Waddy Thompson sta
ted that il was MIR Dawson's wish that he
should not again be voted for.
Recapituation Of ballotings for speaker
Of the House of Representatives ofthe Twen-
ty-six,h Congress:
LIST. I'd. Sd. 9TH. 9Th. 9th
John w. Jones, lI3 ll3 ITO l0l III 39l
John Bell l02 80 I 2 ~ 81
VIM. c. Dawson, IL Ii 1903 II 4 II
F. W. Pickens, 5 S Z 8 d 4
Dixon Fl. Lewis, 8 6 IA 40 79l
r. NJ. T. Hunter, s 20 rs 90
Levi Lincoln, Ill
Scattering | 2 3 10 l0l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-27

Mr. Lewis Williams moved that further
balloting be postponed until Monday next,
which was agreed to--ayes 81. noes, IS.
The House then adjourned at nino o'clock
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-27

MT Wise inquired II The report OF The lel-
lers included the votes ofthe five gentlemen
who held commissions from the Governor Of
New Jersey2 He understood that they
were not, and he therefore required OF the
Chair 10 put the question whether the votes
Of these gentlemen shall be counted.
MI Dromgoolc-I rise 10 ask Of the tel
lers whether they have counted all the
votes and, il they have, ! demand that the
volebe announced by the Chair.
Mr. Mercer rose to move for a reconsider,
aiion Of the resolution Of yesterday for going
into the election OF Speaker.
The Chair said the motion was not il or
der
Mr. Wise. make no motion. but I wish
m state the fact thai,here are five gentlemen
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quality of the instrument he was to use, he
replied
"Ah ah no Monsieur, you say very bad
TO razor-tres beautilul-eh 3--look-look
very fine is Mt she ~
Here she goes-there she goesr scream
ed the landlord, his hand waving on, and
his face gathering smile, and his whole
frame in readiness to be convulsed with
joy.
The barber was amazed. Here she
goes, there she goes!' he responded in the
best English he could USE Ware, ware
shall begin! Vat is dat he say!'
Shave his head at once ! interrupted
the doctor while the lady sank into chair.
Here she goes, there she--goes for
the last time, cried the landlord, as the clock
struck the hour Of nine, and he sprang from
his seat in an ecstacy Of delight, screaming
at the top of his voice as he skipped about
the room
'Pve won tive won i'll
Whats! said the bar-keeper.
What! echoed the doctor.
'Whatr re-echoed the wife.
what, the wager-ifty dollars! But
casting his eye, around the room, and mics
ing the young man who induced him to
watch the clock, he asked his bar-keeper--
Where are those young men who stop
ped here last night! eh? quick, where are
they 7
They went away in their wagon nearly
an hour ago sir = was the reply.
The truth flashed like thunde-bolt thro'
his mind. They had taken his pocks. book
with one hundred and seventy dcllars there
in, and decamped, couple Of awindling
sharpers, with wit to back them The
story is rife on all mems tongues in the
neighborhOod where this affair occurred,
and the facts are not otherwise than here
set down; but we regret tina; the worthy
landlord in endeaveriag 10 ovsTtake the ras-
Gals, was thrown from his own wagon, and
so severely injured as to be confined to his
room at the present moment where he can
watch the pendulum Of his clock al bis leis'
ure.
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IN THE SUPREME COURT.
BEFORE HON. N. C. ROGERS, AND SPECIAL

BEFORE HON. n. C. ROGERS, AND A SPECIAL
Commonwealth-At the suggestion oi
of James Todd John R.Neff, F. A. Ray.
bold, Geo. w. MClelIand, VIM. Oar.
ling and Thomas Fleming.
Asahel Green, Thomas Bradford, Sol
omon Allen, Cornelius c. Cuyler and
Wm. Lata, not summoned.
Information in the nature Of quo Var-
ranfO, and ordered by the Supreme Court
to Jury to try questions Of fact to inform
the conscience of tile Court.
The proceeding in this interesting cause
is founded upon the statutory power given
to the Supreme Court declarilory to the
common law, by act Of Assembly of Penn
sylvania passed l4th of June, 1886, euti-
lied "an act relating to wri!s of quo war
ranto and mandamus. That act provides
that the writ Of quo warranto may issue in
a designated description Of cases, among
which is the present viz; In case any
question shall arise concerning the exercise
of any Office in any corporation created by
authority Of law" &C., and sin case any
association or number of persons shall ex-
ercise any of the franchises or privileges of
a corporation within the respective county
without lawful authority"
On the 29lh Of May, 1898, on relation
of the compIainants, it was suggested to the
Supreme court that the defendants were
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From the n. Y. News.
THE OLD CLOCK.

Z" Here she goes, there she goes Some
years ago there came to this country fam
lily from England, which settled on the up
per part Of this island, and opened public
house. Among their chattels was an old
family clock which they'prized more for its
age than its actual value although it had told
the hours foryears with commendable fdel-
ity. This clock is now situated in one of
the private parlors Of the house, and many
time has il been theme Of remark in
consequence of its so!emnly antique exteri-
or
A few days since, about dusk, couple
of mad wags drove up to the door of the
hotel, seated in light and beautfuIwagon,
drawn by supurb bay horse. They
sprang out, ordered the hostler 10 pay every
attention to the animal and TO stable him for
the night. Entering the hotel they tossed
off glass of wine piece, bemouthed a
cigar, and directed the landlord to provide
the best game supper in his power. There
was vinsome look IN the counenance of
the elder-a bright sparkling in his eyes
which occasionally he hslfclosed in style
that gave him the air of s. knowing one"
and a slight curving of the corners of the
mouth that showed his ability to enjoy,
while his whole demeauor made every acute
observer sure of his ability 10 perpetrate a
joke. Now and then, when his lips parted
and he ran his finger through his hair with
languid expression, it was evident he was
eager 10 be at work in his vocation, that of
practical joker The other was dap
per young man, although different in his ap-
pearance, yet with features which indicated
that his mind was we'll fitted to be a success
ful copartner with his mate, and a dry pun
or gravely delivered wItticism was frequent
ly worked off with an air of philosophy or
unconcern that gave him at once the credit
of being a first rate wit. Supper on the Ia
bic, these two Yankees were not dull as a
SOuplO SSuCldIy Will DS dt ldulCi UuL Hldu6
mirth and laughter, and wit their compan-
ions. and as Wine in his parti-coored flow
Wing robes presided, there was "set OUT
Sit for a prince and his associates. The
Yankees ate and drank and were right mer-
ry, when the old family clock whirred and
whizzed as the hammer on the bell struck
one, two, three, four, five SIX, seven, eight,
nine, ten, eleven, twelve! The elder look
ed up at the old moniter before him, stuck
NV elbow on the table and looked again
fFIadly for minute and then laughed out
heartily, awakening the waiter, who was
Just doing by the window-sill.
"What in the name of Momus are YOU
laughing at :" asked the dapper Yankee, as
be cast his eyes now over the table, now
over and around himself to ascertain where
the nest of the joke was concealed. The
elder winked slyly, and yawning lazily,
slowly raised the fore-hnger of his right
hand and applied il gracefully to his nose.
The dapper man understood the hint.
soho | understand--no youdon't come
over this child waiter, another bottle OF
champaign" The servant left the room
end our heroes iacbning themselves over
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From the U. S. Ga1este.
THE PRESBYTERIAN CASE.

The FNEObI IERIAN CASE.
A gentleman of the bar, in his prudence
we have great confidence, has, at our re-
quest, supplied US with notice Of the case
which closed yesterday. 1t will be seen
Iha. the verdict Of the jury is for the Rela.
tors, or New School. The Counsel for
the Respondents, or Old School. moved for
new trial.
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