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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08
Correspondence cfthe ~ Y Express.
WASHINGTON. April u.

begun my letter in the Capitol, and in
the EVENING" quorum Of members upon
The floor. crowd ia the galleries.-the most
beautiful ball in the world, lighted up for a
night session. and a spirited debate going on
upon the different Items in the appropriation
bill for the civil aud diplomatic expenses Of
Government. The majority in the House
Of Representatives came 10 their senses
abou. o'clock this afternoon. A ray Of
light broke upon the House about that hour
The scales fell from The eyes Of many Of the
members about thai time, and there was
general expression Of opinion IN favor OF the
discussion. not ofthe relative merits OF Cen
eTal Harrison and Marin Van Buren, for
the Presidency. bot upon The merits Of the
bill. Mr. Stanley. Of y. G. was disposed
TO spea Of length. 10 answer 10 some OF the
misrepresentation Of members against Cen
rral Harrison. Mr. Stanley, however, was
willing to give bis speech the "go by" for
the sake OF bringing The House to vote up
on The question at issue.
MIR Profit Of indiana said. very truly, that
the Presidential question was brought before
the House upon the bill under the considers.
ton. and By Wing member, but By mem
from Ohio. who made 40 attack upon Gencr-
al Harrison. which had caused the proirsc-
ted debate npon exiraneous matter Mr r.
said. as this was the beginning. and no one
allowed the member from Ohio TO be inter
rup,rd in bis Islander, be should reply to
him, and that about eleven or twelve oclock
nj night. lie gave notice thai be should
make an eio9HcHl speech. and hoped too see
Mr. Duncan aud Mr. Hopkins in the House
at that time.
Mr. Adams said he was determined not 10
delay the passage of the bill quarter Of an
hour. although he had been challenged 10 a
discussion. aud would be glad 10 address he
House. He thought be had RICH, to be
heard. after challenges which had been Civ
en-. and the structures which had been made
TO him personally. Many Of The question
ers cried out TO Mr. Adams to COON Mr. Adams
said he would mol defer the passage Of the
Bill.
The Committee made some progress in
the Bill. and many OF The items were read.
4 proposition was made 10 increase The num-
Der OF clerks for one Of the departments. and
this item caused spirited discOssionbsiween
several oil the members Mr. Garland OF
Louisiana. Mr. Bell of Tennessee, Mr.
Graves OF Kentucky. MIR Jvnifrr Of Mary
land, Mr. Jones OF Virginia. aud Mr. Conner
OF North Carolina, took par; in The discuss
ion.
Mr. Profit came on between eight and
nine o'ciork, and made an amusing and
pungeni speech. Iclose my letter while he
is speaking. and with The prospect OF an all
night session. Yours. E.B.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08
Corre.pondsnee eftAe N Y Express
WASHINGTON. April 2slh. 1910.

WASHINGTON, April 2Sth, 1910.
The Senate have done an active business
to-day. Without opposition, a bill which
proposes an expenditure OF Two hundred
and four thousand dollars, TO remunerate The
State OF Maine Tor militia expenditures in the
"A ioosiook War;" was ordered TO be en-
crossed. There is no good reason. be.
lieve, why this bill should not pass. although
the Governor OF Maine may he thanked for
HE expenditure. The prrcedenls afforded
lin the action Of the General Government
towards South Carolina and Georgia. are
sufficient reasons for the passage OF The bill
we're there no other inducements In the
claim OF Maine. the quarrel was with a For.
eign Government. in which there is pretty
good reason for believing the Foreign pow
er committed or sanctioned the first aggIess-
ion. The defence is that Maine. has ex.
pended this money in the defence OF her own
soil
The success which attended the passage
ofihis bill, prompted the bringing forward
Of another by one OF the Senators from New
Hampshire, for expenses growing out Of onI
Boundary difficulties in 1893. This amounts
to but FIVE or six thousand dollars, and like
the Marine Bill, without discussion, was or
dered 10 an engrossment
Bills making provision for the amend
menl ofthe Judiciary system, have also been
discussed at length in the Senate by MI
Webster. who returned last evening MI
Clayton Of Delaware, Mr. Henderson. Mi
Cril,enden and others. One OF the bills dis
cussed. remodels the Circuits South and
West Of Pennsylvania.
The proceeding in the House you will
read in The report send you with some sur
prise. The session which commenced yes.
terday at the usual hour. confined through
the day, the night and through the day
again. Alas, for Congress i fol the confu-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08

Mr. Ryther-li is matter Of complaint with
a good many in this village, who have taken
great pains TO set out rose bushes, shrubs, and
trees in the Bwying Ground, that they are
not permitted to remain and bcautify the
grounds but from some cause, they know no,
what, are cut down or otherwise DESTROYED
That 1t Is 10 crafty reckless spirit, or for the
purpose OF wounding the feelings Of those who
have friends inferred there,l do not believe. II
may arise from ,houghlessness. / hope here
after more regard may be paid to this matter,
and that these ornaments to the burying ground
may be letalone. q.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08
YOUNG RHEIMS wETc
ASSOCIATION.

The neat regular meeting Of This AssOciG-
zion, riA be held on Monday evening The lsih
Of Nay inst, at the TOtN HALL IN
VEST BRATZLEBoRo, commencing
att o'clock.
Addresses, Songs, Giees &c. lrW be giren
5y ne members.
Gentlemen from the reighJOring iorns are
inrited 10 attend.
~ The members from this village and
West River,are requested to meet at Wbeeler's
Hail at 6 o'clock precisely, on the evening Of
The ls,h, to form a procession and proceed to
rhe West Village-rer order of the Directors,
WIN. w. FESSENDEN, Secretary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08

n-There are some men in this vieinltys
who term themselves Van Buren, men who
il would seem, can hardly speak in too high
terms Of praise Of the Hon. Henry Clay; but
who on the other hand are full OF siiuFera-
tives and bitter denunciations against Harrison;
who could not, If they were to attempt il, speak
more contemporary Of him than they have
done.
These individuals, if you converse with
them on the subject Of politics, tell you, they
do not approve Van Buren's measures, but as a
deynier resort, must support him rather than an
sOh Pefiicoai.' Had Mr. Clay, say they, been
nominated, in place Of the odd Granny we
should most -cheerfuliy have given him our
support. They profess a high regard for Mr.
Clayis opinion, but still, when he, their favor
tie, or rather their pretended faroriie, comes
out frankly, and openly avows his opinions rel
alive TO the nomination of Harrison, sanctions
it as wise and judiciOus, they pay no regard TO
his judgment or opinion.
They tell you they will not support the
man of one idea the anil mason candidate,
&c. Now what do they mean by such great
professions Of attachment for MIR Clay. How
could they support even this their .farorife,
when they would seem to have no confidence
in him. lfMr Clay is worthy TO be elected Pres
deni, in their estimation, certainly they ought
to pay some regard to his opinions.
Is not This The fact, that they have become
bound by the shackles Of party; their pride
is touched. and consequently they are unwill-
ing to reirlee their stepsseven though they see,
and are fully drdrc that the best interests OF
the country are in jeopardy, and that they are
acting in direct opposition TO THEN better judg-
menl II to be lamented that men will pur-
sue such course that they will not cast off
the shackes which bind them, aud again act as
consistent men should, unbiased by any party.
We commend 10 this class Of politicians,
especially, The letter Of their Jdrorife oracle,
which we publish this week, in hopes they will
read il, whether they beIiere IL or not.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08

Encouraging neirs from Georgia.-A
large meeting Of the States Rights party was
held April 9th, at Macon,G Ga. Many animated
addresses were delivered, and the annexed
Preamble and Resolutions were adopted by a
large majority
Whereas, the present administration Of the
General Government does not command the
confidence Of the State Rights party Of Georgia,
and il is necessary that the opponents Of that
administration should be united in order 10 eff
feet change Of rulers.
Be il therefore Resolved, That the Stale
Rights party Of Monroe county are willing 10
unite with the Wings in support of the cand-
date nominated in opposition 10 the presen, in
eumbent of the Presidential chair.
Resolved, That il is expedieni that an cleo
toral ticket pledged TO the support Of WILL
lam HENRY HARRISON, for President,
and JOHN TYLER, for ViceP President, be
nominated by the State Rights Convention, to
be held at Miiledgeylle, in June next.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08

nFWill our readers believe II, when we tell
them, that il has been satisfactorily ascenained
by the Editor ofthe Democrat, that one whole
county in Indiana has gone for The Locos BY a
majority Of sirty three rofes. IL is even so,
for thus saith the Democrat When is this
great rictory to be celebrated. If our worthy
neighbor will let US know, we will send him a
good supply Of crackers and hard cider to emily
en- hiIn,afier his great depression, owing to the
recent defeat of his party in Virginia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08

More aid in The Good Cause.-The Bslli-
more American, one ofthe most able papers in
the United States, which heretofore has been
a neutral paper, now comes out and joins the
The Whig ranks. As the character Of The pa
per, in the view OF the public, has been Of the
highest order we do not hesitate laying before
our readers, the reason which is assigned for
its so doing-we quote the following
ave unite ourselves with the great consiitu-
tional party Of the Union--thc VINO party,
whose principles we believe are blended with
the true spirit Of cur republican Institutions
with the support OF order-with the stability OF
our political fabric--with the sanciiiy Of vested
rights and OF pighied faith. The time we
think has come when the ground Of neutrality,
TO those who would take part 10 support Of any
general interest, is so much narrowed as 10 at
ford no longer standing room. Political intiu-
ence IS diifesed through the parts Of business
il has invaded the counting house; II prevails
n The establishments Of the manufacturer and
the mechanic. As citizens. asmeu Of business.
as friends Of our ci'y's prosperity and Of our
couniry's honor, we cannui avoid participation
10 the important questions TO which II gives
MISCONCEPTIONS whose decision must affect US
in all The relations Of life"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08

~ ardently desire TO see this country in the
same happy condition as The Island Of Cuba. u
Senator Uidiker. 4
81 coincide in the sentiment of the Senator
from Mississippi" Senator Calhoun.
'We must reduce labor, and bring things to
their specie value"
Senators Calhoun and buchanan.
"The Tariff of 1928 has made all the diff
Guilty. Bring things TO the specie value, and
free Trade, and you may meet Europe on the
same level, and compete for The market of the
word'n
Senator Calhoun.
81 have addressed enquiries to twenty seven
governments Of Europe, and find that twenty
two have adopted the Sub-Treasury.n
President Yan Buren.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08
THAT~BETTER CURRENCY"

Ia speech recently delivered BY the Hon.
Waddy Thompson. OF S. G., is given state
meni OF facts thai should make the breast OF
every freeman swell with indignation. Ii is
powerful PRACTICAL comment on Mr. Van
Buren's pOlicy-Oas eHrrsaey for The Cor
erMneni aad the Office Hotders. and another
for The People. How long will the people
continue TO be deceived by The hypocriiical
prelensiens Of the party in powers
When the troops called out to do duty in
the Cherokee country were 10 be paid of.
this hard money Government OF ours. which
would receive nothing but gold and silver.
or notes OF The Government. offered TO these
men,-not Treasury notes, not specie. not
even bills OF respectable non-speeie paying
banks OF Georgia, bul--biils OF the Ockmul-
gee Bank OF Georgia, which were from
three 10 four per cent below the par OF non
specie paying bank notes of Georgia. The
men refused 10 lake them
They slaid day or two, bur being anx-
ious TO get home, they could not stand out.
and they at lasI consented 10 take Otkmul-
gee Bauk notes. Two or three days after
they had been thus paid there was an arcu-
mutation Of corr and bacon slowed away BY
The Government. more than was wanted
This bad 10 lie sold Now mark The
soldiers were paid in this paper; and when
these very soldiers came TO hny these pro-
visions. the Government could touch moth
ing but gold and silver or Treasury notes
No; they would not then conlalninaie their
hands by touching non-specie paying bank
trash ye, there was no harm in poiluling
their hands by paying It out 10 soldiers who
had served in the field. What was The con-
sequence The corn that bad been purchas-
ed FOR dollar. sold for twenty cents The
bacon which had been bought Tor twenty 10
twenty-five cents. sold for hf cen cents 1,
was bought up by spectators. and then sold
again al an enormous profit TO these men
who had served their country. These
things | repeat have never been conlradic-
ted have printed ihem-ihey have been
disseminated throughout the State OF Geor-
gia. | state them upon the authority Of MIR
Word, formerly member OF Congress
gentleman well remembered aud highly res.
pected in this House--whose broth
rr was an officer in that campaign. One
would think this was revolving enough but
only hall the tale has been lolj
Within a month afterwards, a surplus OF
provision and corn had been SOLD in Ten
nesse, where il had been placed on deposite,
and for that they did receive Tennessee
bank paper. which was below the par OF
Georgia bank. paper. The Tennessee troops.
as the Chairman Of the Military Commilice
mir. Cave Johnsonl informed me this morn
ing. were paid in Treasury notes--lroops.
too. employed in the very same service.
Let gentlemen go on and pass their Sub
Treasury bill but in the name of truth, Of
fairness. OF decency. let them speak of a
measure Of this kind us one lho, rs calcula-
ted 10 diminish the patronage and power Of
the Government.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08

The Baltimore Monday last
was the day appointed for the meeting Of the
Young Mems Convention in Baltimore. As
we shall not receive the proceedings Of the
Convention in season for our paper this week,
in order that our readers may have some idea
Of the preparations which have been made, and
the immense number which will probably at
tend, we subjoin few particulars. A letter
from Washington states that large Delega-
lion will go from that city, with appropriate
Banners, Log Cabins and Music and that great
preparations are there making for the occasion.
The Delegation from New Jersey viii mum
Der probably several hundreds. New York pa
pers Of Saturday state that the Charter Oak
arrived, loaded to the waters edge with Dele
gates from the east, landing $50 at Jersey city
and large number in New York; 700 more
were in readiness TO take the next boat al Nor
wich. The same papers state the Hotels in tie
city were filled TO cyer,iowing with Delegate,
bound for Baltimore, and that many had al
ready passed through the city. letter from
Baltimore dated May /, states that a gentle
man who arrived from Wheeling yesterday
says that the Cumberland road is crowded witt
Delegates on their way here. Some 10 Lo.
Cabins, some on horses, some in wagons, ant
other vehicles, and some on foot. Tsenl,
three Delegates arrived yesterday from Wheel
ing. The same writer adds, great prepare
tons are made in the way Of banners, triumph
al arches, Log Cabins, Forts, block houses &c
The 4ih Of May will long be remembered b,
those who are here 10 see the procession.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08
CONGRESS-.
Correspondence cffis N. y. Express.
WAsurNgTox, April "a, 1910.

NASHiNCToN, ApIn ~, tofo
The Senate was not in session to day
The House Of Representatives divided their
business into three parts. The morning
hour was devoted to the reception of Reports
from The Standing Committees. the middle
OF the day to the consideration OF the Bill Tor
the Civil and Diplomatic Expenses Of Gov
eminent. aud the evening TO the Report
from the Committee selected TO investigate
The causes Of the outrage in the House q few
days since between a member from Louisi-
ana. and member from North Carolina.
The Report is voluminous, and gives all
the facts in the case from the least to the
mos, important. The Committee in their
testimony do not, in any material point,
vary the information | have given you in
regard to the cause and character Of the dis.
turbance The Report is drawn up from
the testimony. and The Committee close
their labo-s. with rspsrtiRg The facts an Tie
case. Nothing IS reported bat The facts, and
no future action is recommended 10 The House.
The members Of the House satisfied them
selves with ordering the printing of the Re-
port You will hear no more from the Re
port or of,he disturbance 1t will be prin-
ted and read, aad forgotten. as niue days
wonder.
send you the Virginia news as far as re-
ceived. and also another letter from Rich.
mond. dated this morning.
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North Carolina. The Petersburg INTEL

North Carolina. The Petersburg IntelI-
gencer, gives the strongest assurances that this
V. Buren, in 1886, is "douJIy sure' for the He
no Of Tprecanoe. That next August and
next November will find The "Old North
State" right side up and true 10 her ancien, re-
publican principles. We hope its predictions
may prove true We should not be more sur.
priced il this should prove the case, than we
have been at the recent glorious and unex-
pected results in Virginia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08

n5- We are told that the two delegates
from Vermont in the Ani.Slavery conven.
ton at Albany, have been supporters Of the
administration. They went for third party.
We are happy TO see that The mass ofihe alb
olilionis;s in Vermont, who are Wing in their
political predictions do not mistake such
signs as these.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08

Great Fire al Kingston. u Ca FIRE
broke out At Kingston. Upper Canada, on
Thursday last. which destroyed srsnfy
buildings with their contents. The best
part Of the city was burnt over Fiheen
thousand barrels of -four. and large quantf-
ties Of provisions were consumed. Also
one steamboat and Two scbooners. Loss
$4,000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08

my dear Julia" said one pretty girl to
another, "can you make up your mind TO
marry that odious MIR. Snuff"
"Why, my dear Mary" replied Julia, 81
believe ] could TAKE him ala pinch"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08

I- John NJ Niles. the "gyeaf USED
Up is perfectly dumb, founded. at the result
OF our election, especially as he had '.laid the
fiatlering unciion 10 his soul" that the Con-
servaiiye Republicans had all -sone orsr' to
his support The "aiserable" demagogue
now only exciles the pity and coniemp, Ofev-
cry decent man in our community, and hum
dreds ofhis own pariizans are NO LONG
Err so poor as 10 do him reveance."
Hartford Patriot
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08

Mr.. B. Vinton has purchased The Hampden
Coffee Honse, (springfeld,) Of Mr. Horatio
Sergeant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08

Jabez Fuller. of Somers. Westchester
County, N. Y, has been convicted of the
murder Of bis wife. and sentenced TO be han-
ged Under the excitement OF liquor, he TEL
led her to the floor. and stamped her TO death
with the heels Of his bools in the presence Of
her children
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08

The Wings Of Hartford have voted TO erect
log cabin TO hold their political meetings in.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08

IFhaf hare ace got!-Whst have we got
for the One Hundred and Eieren Millions of
Dollars thai we have paid to Mr.. Van Buren,
for the las, three years
AEsT,r-We have got deInnged cur
rency-low wages-propeny reduced in
value anufacioEies shut up-laiprers
without employmeni-corupiion in high
places-dis,,ess amidst the bankrupt
ey ia the National Trensury-and last, bnt
no, least. gold for the e6fce holders very
cheapl Shall we Try him again 7-Hari-
ford CoRIisy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08

The Hudson river has been so high as to
cover the docks, at Albany and Troy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08
HENRY CLAY.

The following Is lelisf ff5m Hon Hen
ry Clay. answer to an invitation to attend
dinner given to Hon. VIM. C. Rives, by
the friends Of Harrison and Reform. a, Win.
chester. Va. We trus, the prophecy Of Mr..
Clay will be fully verified
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08
WAsaISoTox, April II. 1910.

Gentlemen Sharing wnh yon. in enter
tanning grateful sense Of the important ser.
vices rendered by the Hon. w. {. Rives, 10
opposing the ruinops financial and CHER
measures Of the present Federal Admins
'lration, | should be most happy TO be pres
ent and TO assis, at the public dinner propos.
I'D 10 be given to hun. and 10 which You
have done me the honor TO invite me- But
my public duties here will not allow me
that satisfaction. l regret. therefore. that
eanno, except your obliging invitation.
avail myself Of the occasion TO cougrat-
ulaie you on the Conclusive evidences, which
every day brings forth. OF the signal rebuke
that certainly awaits this Administration.
current is running against il as deer.
as strong. as Tcsislless as that of the Misss-
sippi; and we hope thai the Ancient Do
minion will soon bring her mighty tribute
10 swell the stream. The lspd Of Washing
ION. of Jefferson, of Madison. and OF Henry.
capnoi longer submit TO The misgovernmeut
which has spread ruin aud bankruptcy
throughout the whole extent Of this devoted
country. Ga the first day OF jan
uary next we shall have happy new year,
Tor. BY tha, day, jury ofiwenty members
Of this eonlederacy will have pronounced
their verdict oil condemnation against the
creates, abuse OF public authority that was
ever perpe,raled on any free country.
/ am, gentlemen, yonr friend and obd't
serv't. HENRY CLAY.