Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-24

For The Phoenir.
Mr.. EprroR-
Las, Saturday as I was passing through Cam
bridgeport my attention was arrested by an i'm.
age dressed out in dirty pesticoat and elevated
on pole. From pair Of sandy whIskers
which adorned II, | was led tosuppose 1t repre-
sented the Magcan's elevation 10 the Presi-
dency by the influence Of Mrs. Ea,on's petit
coat Ii stood on the Common, neat the Chap
81 and pointed ominously towards il, where a
collection was gathered. Being anxious TO
hear more Of the party who had hoisted such a
flag, seated myself among them aud was sur
prised TO find that those who are continually
prating against agitaiing the public mind by
h such means" had assembled 10 consult, ~
any chance remained on next election day."
soon discovered half dozen Post Masters
and five Administration Lawyers, who, through
love for the dear people, had come out 70 prop
the sinking cause in Cambrdgeport. When
entered the house, a gentleman, whom alter
wards learned is salared clerk in one OF the
departments at Washington, was reading some
thing TO his Tory brethren. But as his voice
was not audible could not tell whether It was
the fruits Of bis own genius, or an extract from
the Extra Globe. He, however, soon relieved
their patience, and Brass took the stand
Mouths. ewes aud ears were all open, aud an
hour aud half he slCbbeTed out the nonsense
which gives him prominence with his party
OF the General Government he had nothing
10 say-that was loo miry for him 10 ford. So
he attempted TO call of The minds Of his listen
ers from existing abuses and encroachmenis by
portraying the enormilies OF Vermont Wing
gerry. His harrangue was therefore ~ relation
to the State House, State expenses, &c. &c
But he forgot 10 mention that these approprla-
tions were made at the instance aud through the
IA. ~ - he l.aA urc pf l.le
own party. He even went on 20 show that the
State is well nigh million in debt, and that
the only wise step in the people will be TO Put
himself and Ned Barber al the head OF affairs
Immediately. "Alas poor Yorick." How be
docs gruni and sweat for office. He may as
well give over and beiconient TO remain sea-
venger for the tories of Windham county. He
proposed, on going through with this rant on
the Stale expenditures, 10 show the analogy be-
tween the old federal and Wing principles. He
was acquainted with the subject and could give
them an argument which would break down all
opposition. This was just the thing. The
grand desideratum. All was breaihless anx-
ieiy. He then drew from his pocket small
piece Of silk on which was stamped the like
ness Of Washington. This he said was a
badge worn at Westinghouse Convention
at New Fame, many years ago. He had doubt
less inherited il from worthy father who wore
il on that occasion. In contrast with this be
exhibited piece OF satin ribbon bearing the
impress Of Gen. Harrison. They looked SO
much alike The argument was conclusive. They
were all convinced. He saw they were swell
ing with Joy for the ray Of light he bad thrown
on their minds--and he feared TO proceed lest
he should overcome them. with too much light
al once, and took his seat amid thunders OF APP
plause.
He was followed by another lawyer who
seemed to be living specimen Of the truth oil
the adage "fat raunches have lean patcs.' He
very logically proved that while Van Buren,
was opposing Madison and the war; he was a
slauuch democrat. And that while Gen. Har-
rison, in the mean time was fighting The battles
Of his country, be was black eoekade federal
ped aud seemed to take il, but the more intel
ligeat shook with laughter at the absurdiiy.-
All that seemed necessary 10 constitute a tory
speech, was 10 pronounce with vehemence old
Fed young Fed federal Wing British
Whig,' 'cideI topper old granny hen coop,
hog pen;' and each speaker took his turn in re-
peaiing their. Last OF all Squire Hiram came
forward 10 report resolutions for the considera.
ton Of The meeting. They were quite incohe-
rent, and could only understand they were tc
denounce the saucy Wing editors who publish
The Ayes and Nays OF Messrs- rtelu' lie
then spoke in support Of his resolutions. ] am
unable 10 give his remarks. They were similar
TO what he said al New Fame on the 4th. The
iest was the same, and If mistake not be said
i, would be found in ST. Acts Epistle. His
speech was truly sublime, and convinced all
who heard him that e is the Cicero Of Amcri.
ca. Lawyers and Judges sa, captiyated by his
eloquence. When he came to speak Of the in
| jury done the great man by publishing his aye,
and nays in such wanron manner. his audi
ence were melted totears.
The resolutions were adopted mem. con. and
the farce closed--afler which left the scene
rejecting on the beauties Of tory loco oeoism
| have since learned that several Of The party
came out when the farce was over, and ceslar.
ed for Harrison, resolved TO stand such hum
l'buggery no longer. o. X.
TO THE PUBLIC.