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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-08-16

The Springfield Republican comes 70 US with
very full and interesting account Of this great gath
ering of the people, part OF which we transfer 70
our umns,-preferrine. to any account ofour
own, although call of it we saw and part of il we
were
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-08-16
OFFIoERs OF THE MEETING.

George Ashmun OF Springfield, President;
George Il. Rice Of Worcester Co., james n.
Clamp OF Hampshire, Polycarpus l.. Cushman
of Franklin, Charles W. Hopkins Of Berk-
shire, and Forbes Kyle of Hampden, Vice
Presidents.
William Stowe of Springfield, Liberty Bart
lett of Williamstown, Charles Devens OF Green
field, William A. Hawley of Northampton,
and Nahum F. Bryant of Barre, Secretaries.
Mr. Ashmun then announced that prayer
would be made by the Rev. FREDERIcK A.
BARTON of Chickopee Falls, after which, the
President spoke of the occasion, and the causes
of it, in brief and eloquent terms.
The Committee on the Prize Banner then
made report through w. Dwight, Esq. their
chairman. They had counted the delegates
and concluded that the Wings OF Chester in
Hampden County, had won it by sending the
largest number of delegates in comparison with
their vote in IS43-distance and facilities for
getting here being taken into considerations
Chester had 81 delegates, while she cast / 81
votes Tor Briggs. The Wings of Wcstield,
who came next TO Chester, were highly COM
plimented by DR. Dwight, who said they must
take It in the fall if possible. Mr. ID. then in
behalf Of the Wing Ladies OF Springfield pre-
scented the banner 10 the gallant Wings of
Chester, who had won it by their efforts and
deserved il for their spirit. DR. II. X. DeWoli,
on the part of Chester, received the ban
ner, and replied in an eloquent and beautiful
speech, thanking and complimeniing the La
dies in handsome manner. He said every
Wing voter in Chester was here except one
old man 81 years of age; and he wept that he
could not come. He concluded by SAYING
"Sufiicient honor is il for the Wings Of Ches-
ter TO be elected standard bearer. for the La
dies of Springfield" :
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-08-16

THE AyyExATIoE.-lt has been not little amusing
to witness the shuings, lodgings, twisngs and turn
ngs of Northern locofocoism upon tins question. 1t
has held no less than four positions within many
months. First-the party presses were almost unani-
mously opposed to it, nexpedent unjust Mexico,
and injurious to own country Second-when it
was thought Mr. Van Buren, would favor the scheme,
many of them warmly advocated it. Third-upon the
appearance of Mr. Van Burens letter. they lavishly
praised his sagacy and political WISDOM and agreed
perfectly with him in condemning the measure Fourth
-no,o they go their length for Polk and Texas, re-
CARELESS of consequences, and utterly neglecu of Ma
tona honor interest and union.
Do the people need any more evidence than these
sudden changes opinion afford, that locofocoism has
other principle than serve desire for popular ia
vor, at any prceno other aim than tho regaining of
the 'spos' of Office
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-08-16

An interesting account of the Commencement at
Amherst College is unayoidaby postponed until our
next
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-08-16

We shall publish the address of the Committee of the
V. S. Temperance Society next week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-08-16
WINGS OF WlNDHAM COUNTY I!
.ATTENTION!!

Messrs. PHELPS, FOOT, and CoLLAMER, mem
bers of Congress, Hon. A. L. MINER of Manchester
and Others will address the Wings of Windham Coun-
ty and all who wish to hear at the following times and
places, viz - .iHl
At Nottingham. at the central Meeting House, on
Saturday the 18th instant.
At Guford East Village, on Monday the 18th inst
At Braueboro, on Tuesday the Goth inst.
At Townshcud, on "Wednesday the 2lst inst
At Bellows Falls, on Thursday the 22d inst
At jamaica, on Friday the GOD inst
At Londonderry at the Rev. Mr. Owens Meeting
House, Saturday the 9th inst
All of these conventions viii commence at o'clock,
p. M. it 1000
II is to be hoped that every Wing in the County, and
all Others who wish to hear the truth will attend,
the great distinguishing principles of the Wing party
will there be ably discussed and their truih clearly
made manifest. nfHff1g
,.1..,f JOHN KIAIBALL, Chairman Co. Com.
August 10, 1874. -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-08-16
AND THEN ON TuIsI
Principle of Protection.

] had steadily during the
period | was a representa-
tive in Congress, BEEN
OPPOSED TO A PRO
.TECTlVE POLICY, AS
NY RECORDED VOTES and
PUBLIC SPEECHES PROVE.
ii. X. Folks letter to the
people Of Tennessee, May
%, 1913.
1.-The DIFFERENCE be-
tween the course of the
Wing party and myself is.
whilst they are advocates of
Distribution and a Protect
ice Tdrif-measures which
| consider ruinons 10 tho
country, and especially to
the interests Of the planting
We STEAD
III AND AT ALL
TIME s OPPOSE ED
BOIH."-[Polk's speech
at Jackson, Tenn, April 8,
1913.
"The opinion that WOOL
growers need Protection, is,
] apprehend, FOUNDED
IN ERROR. w 90 l.
OUGHT TO BE ADMIT
TED DUTY FREE ~
Polk on the floor OF Con-
gress, 1888.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-08-16

al am opposed to the tar
if act of the late Congress.
| am ia fdpor Of RE-
PEALIVG that act, and
restoring the Compromise
Tariff of March 2, 1881
[ Reply to citizens of Ten
nessee, May Is, 1913.
"The provisions Of the
present Tariff are pieioed
lcith dbhorrtsce by Cor.
Polk and all his friends. -
Nashville Union, the 'Hick-
Dry organ, May, 1914
"Give us the Senate and
see if we do not REPEAL
The Tariff Of 1912! We
,oiH do it, Such is our de-
hberdte determination. -
Speech Of MIR Henley of In.
diana, a locofoco leader in
the late Congress.
=" The success of Col,
Polk ioiH be DEATH TO
THE T'ARIFFw-[Dec-
laration of all Southern and
most Western Loco Foco
speakers and presses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-08-16

sI.et the amount which is
requisite for an economical
administration of the gov
eminent, when we are not
engaged in war. be raised
exclusively on foreign i'm
ports and in adjusting a
tariff f0' mat purpose, LET
SUCH DISCRIMINATING
DUTIES BB MADE AS Will
FOSTER and ENCOUR-
AGE OUR DOMESTIC
INDU STR Y."-IHenry
CLAWS speech at Raleigh,
April IS, 1871.
"The ADVANTAGE result
ing from domestic manulac-
lures is a DOUBLE MARKET
both in the purchase OF
fabrics for consumption, and
in the sale of products Of
agriculture.'- Same speech.
F" An adequate rerenue,
with FAiR PKoTEcTIoS TO
AMERICAN INDUS
TRY."-[Clay's letter To
the young Wings of Phila-
delphia, Sept, 10, 1912.
The Wing party erery
tchere, from st. Johns To
the Sabine, from Galena to
Charleston, is friendly TO
discrimination for PRoTEc-
TIVE PURPOSES.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-08-16
THE ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.

81 consider the annexa-. al have no hesitation in
ton of Texas, at this time, declaring that in favor
without the assent of Mex of the IMMEDIATE an
leo, as measure comprom- NE4XAT TON of Texas to
Using the national charac the United States James
ter involving us certainly X. Folks letter April %
in with Mexico proba- 1874.
bly, with other foreign pow I'm my judgment the
ors, dangerous to the nteg present opportunity @ in
rty of the union nexped famous Tyler treaty. should
ent in the present financial not be lost of becoming
condition of the country, UNITED WITH TEN
and not called for by any AS"-[Polk's second let
general expression of public ter, May, 1874.
opinion. ~ Henry Clay's The whole ocofoco par
letter April II, 1874. ny for rushing into a
The Wing party every foul aud disgraceful war
where take MIR Clayswith Mexico, to riUet he
ground this question, aud chains o. SLA VERY for
oppose TO the death this ever in our land
vile plot to ertend and
strengthen the DOMINION
OF SLAN cry, and to sad
die the country with al
TWENTY NIL LION
DEBT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-08-16
The present Tariff.

al have every where
maintained that in adjusting
a Tariff for revenue, dis
ordinations ought to be
made for Protection ; that
the Tariff of 1912 has ope-
rated most benefcidlly, and
that / An UTTERL Y
OPPOSED TO IS
REPEAL.'-[He Clay's
letter to T. Cope, June 80,
1874.
Every Wing member of
Congress but directive alb
sent and one instructed
against it., roted to MAIN
TAIN the Tariff Of 1892,
-[See the vote laying Nh
Mckay's bill upon the Ia
BILE, April %, 1914.
The thrift AS 1T is re-
ceiyes the determined and
enthusiastic SUPPORT of the
Wing press and party
throughout the land. II
there are slight errors in it
let them be corrected by
Supplemental legislation :
but the general system is
the genuine Wing syotem,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

The Rev. MIR. Pennington colored clergyman
from Hartford, spent the last Sabbath in our place
In the afternoon he preached in the Congregational
Church, and in the evening delivered an address
in the Unitarian Church. The rarity of the occur
renee large audiences, who far as we can
judge from their silent attention were highly graft
fed. There was nothing but his color and features
to distinguish him from his white brethren of the
profession. His enuncation was distinct, accurate
and unexceptionable-his selection and arrange
ment of words happy-his manner quiet and gem
tlemanly, and his whole discourse marked by
modesty, good sense and full common degree of
talent. Last year MIR, Pennington visited England
a delegate to the Worlds Anti Slavery and Peace
Conventions, and his evenings address was taken
up with description of what he heard, saw and
experienced. He spoke with gratitude and without
egotism ofhis exceedingly kind reception there
of his being invited during his stay regularly to aid
the minister of Surrey Chapel in his duties-of his
being sent for, 200 miles to deliver charity sermon
at Leedsol his visit to the venerable and venerat-
ed GARRISON.
Mr. Pennington is fine example of what educa-
ton and good society may do for the African race,
and we must confess that our prejudices against
that people, were sensibly worn away by his unex-
ceptionable manner and bearing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

The .Nc,o Orleans Election, over which the Loco
Focos made such tremendous cutlery, was carried
for the Loco Focos, as we have already stated, by
the most enormous frauds. An immense number
of votes were received upon certificates, signed by
one Judge Elliot which committee Of the Legs-
lature had solemnly pronounced illegal. The men
who cast them never had been naturazed. This
was hooted at as Wing SANDER by the universal
loco foco press. But we see that the report ofthe
committee has been finally adopted in the House OF
Representatives by the decisive vote ofihiril-si1 to
nine! Aud with this, resolution has passed urg-
ing the immediate removal of Elliot from Office -
He is to be impeached forthwith. Thus the only
victory Loco Focosm has recently achieved, is
proved TO have been won by the most wholesale
trand !-Coar. y Eng.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29
M IIcrNgEs IN BRATTLEBORo

The board of civil authority mot according 10 adj
iournment on Saturday last, to reconsider the oues
ton whether they would nominate any persons to
the County Court to receive tavern licenses for the
ensuing year. e. Kirkland, Esq, presented the
petition of Geo. b. Keyes, and 46 other persons,
legal voters of the town, praying that the board
would make no such nomination. These, in addi-
ton to the 265, whose petition was presented the
week before, make 3I2 of the voters of the town,
constituting a large majority Of the whole, who
have petitioned that no tavern licenses be granted
After an animated dscussion the board voted
not TO nominate any person 10 The County Court tore
ccire a tauern license. The vote stood eight in ia
vor of nominating, and nine against it, The board
consists of twenty-five members. 1t requires ma
ioriiy of the whole TO ceftiya nomination 10 the
Court II would therefore require t,oetpe tasnake
nomination, and il is well understood that at the
most, there are only nine out Of the twenty-five
who are in favor Of licenses
# remains then with the County Court to say
whether they will listen 10 the voice Of decided
majority Of the voters expressed in town meeting
by petiton-and by the town authority, and with
hold all licenses for the retail Of spiruous liquor
in the town or whether they will disregard tina
voice, and to crafty the feelings and advance th'
interest of the few engaged in the traffic. allow on
beautiful village and town 10 be diuged with
flood Of the niaddeuing fluid for another year
From the well known character OF the gentlemen
composing that Court, no doubt can be entertained
of the course that will be pursued, and we ma.
safely say that after the first of June next Their
will be no isgaiized traffic in spirimous liquors il
this town except for medicinal and mechanical pur
poses.
We are glad to be able to say that Maj. Smith Q
the Stage House, did not vote for licenses, (bein
Chairman he did not vote at alb and that he mos
cheerfuliy submitted TO the decision Of the boar
and applied for a license for Temperance House
to the granting of which there was OF course n
! objection.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29
WING VICTORY IN PENNSYLVANIA.

WING VICTORY IN PENNSYLVANIA.
The Wings of Allegheny County turned
out nobly, on Friday last, at the election of
member of Congress in place Of the Hon.
William Wilkins, Loco Foco, now Secreta-
ry of War. Mr.. Wilkins was chosen, at
the last election, by majority of nearly
500 votes, over the Wing and Anti Masonic
candidates who were then opposed to him.
The Wings have now elected Cornelius Oar
ragh, Wing, by majority of 1000 votes
over the Loco Foco candidate. The papers
state that the day of election was wet and
disagreeable--ye that the vote was heavy
one. The Wings came up to their work
we'll, and have effected noble triumph
The result of this election is only sample
of what the Wings of Pennsylvania intend
to do, next autumn.
The Pittsburg Gazette thus announces
the victory-"We have met the enemy and
they are ours! Old Allegheny is herself
again. The harmony and union is com
plete. We have gone to battle once more
in cordial union, and Loco Focoism has
sunk before us. We have spoken in
thunder tones to the political schemers at
Washington to let the Tariff alone
Mr.. Darragh goes upon the floor of the
House OF Representatives the thirteenth
member that has been elected since the
present session commenced-aH of whom
are Wings. This would seem to be some
indication of the present state of political
feeling among the People Boston atlas
of March %.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29
New ORLEANS, Feb. %, 1874.

Dear Sir Your letter has Just been
received. The statement to which you al
lude, to wit, "that on the oath Of Dec. (Sun-
day. there was parade, music, military,
and banners, occasioned by the presence of
MIR Clay in this city," is sheer fabrication.
Mr.. Clay arrived here on the evening of
the odd, and but for the accidental presence
of myself and gentleman from the coun-
try, (Col. Sparks) on the Levee at the time,
he would have gone TO his lodgings alone.
He left the boat by himself, and before his
arrival was made known in the city, in or
der to avoid parade, when he was met by
the gentleman alluded to and myself From
that day to the hour of his departure he was
the guest Of private citizen. No persua-
sion could induce him TO address the public
or become the object of parade or display.
do not know of his having attended any
public place on Sunday, unless going to
church every Sabbath falls within that cat
egory. He left the city as he came, with
out ostentaton or ceremony although had
he desired parade, or could he have been
induced to assist in one, he would have re-
ceived demonstrations of regard and conf
dence that would have beggared any pageant
heretofore witnessed in this city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE for April is upon
our table in right good season. 1t is embellished
with>two rich engravngs that alone well worth
the price of the No. The first is mezzotint, by
sadd, of Napoleon and the young King of Rome,
Napoleon is sitting upon sofa reading dispatches,
and the young King is reclining with his head
upon his fathers lap-furni,hing one of the finest
contrasts of manly beauty and childish grace that
we ever saw. The second is "The hour before the
Duel" The doomed victim to the false and muir
derous code of honor, carries in his agonized fea-
lures fine moral lesson
OF its contents we will only sey, that John In
man is the Editor and that among the contributors
to the present number are Mrs James c. Brooks
Mrs Emma Q. Embury, Mrs E F. Eet, and Mrs
Frances S. Osgood.
Published by Israel Post, No. 8 Astor House
New York Terms $s per annum, or S. for two
copies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

4nother great Wig Conrcntion to BE- held on the
IiPPecdnoC Battle Ground,--The N. Y. Express
says,-"We have received an invitation from the
Wing Central Committee of Tippecsnoe county
Indiana, to be there ON the 29th of May, on the
Battle Ground, at another rally similar to that held
in 1910. We wish we could be there, but il is i'm
possible.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

A lady going to eat a plumb cake and
caudle at friends house one morning, ran
to the cradle to see the fine boy, as soon as
she came in. Unfortunately the Cat had
taken up the baby's place: but before she
could give herself time to see her mistake,
she exclaimed with uplifted eyes and hands,
"Oh! what sweet child the oery picture
of its father %
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

A story has been lately published in the Loco
Foco papers, that Mr. Clay, in his late visit to New
Orleans, delivered speech to the citizens on Sun.
day--and that the day was desecrated BY military
parade in honor of his arrival in the city, &c. Its
ascertoned that the whole story is destitute of the
shadow of foundation. The following is letter
from Col. Bultt, at New Orleans, who had been
written 10 the subject TO the editor of the Hart
ford Journal:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

To get Good Wife-Choose woman
who has been Injured to industry, and is not
ashamed Of it. Be sure she has good con-
stitution, good temper, is not fond Of novels,
and has not been accustomed to "dashing."
You need inquire no further Tennessee
Agricah.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

At the March Meeting in this town the Grand
Jurors and selectmen 'oere instructed by Uote Of
the tOa0n, to prosecute all breaches of the license
laws. From the readiness which some of them
have already shown to obey Instructions, we doubt
not that tie duty will be promptly attended to.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

1TThe Susquehanna and Tide Water Canal is
open. and in navigable order. The Pennsylvania
and Ohio Canal was TO be opened on the 23d.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

The March number of Campbels Foreign semi.
monthly Magazine has been received It is embel.
shed with beautiful engraving of Judith and
Holofernes Will Mr. Campbell send us the mum.
Der printed for December l6, ls43 By some
means we have not received this number
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

~ Fast.-This day Friday,) has been appoint
ed by Gov. Hubbard day for Fasting and
Prayer in New Hampshire,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

GTThe Canal Commissioners OF New York have
fixed upon the 18th day of April for the commence
ment Of canal navigation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

Among the other towns around ue that have ia
ken ground against all licenses, we are happy to
class Dummerston and Westmoreland
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

9ge Of Mr.. Clay,-Mr Clay was born on the 18Th
OF April l777 and will consequently be 81 years ole
ON the 18th day Of April next
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

TThe ladies', who consider themselves No ], and
ashamed to do house work. may learn lesson by
reading the story in this weeks PhGnx
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

The Right Spirit.-The Wings every
where will rejoice TO see the quiet and deter
mined manner in which the Loco Foco bin to
repeal the already suspended Lend Distrbu-
ton, so indecently rushed through the House,
was, as soon as reached in the Senate, laid on
the table, by clean party vote. We trust all
the violent party measures OF the House, and
especially the down-with-the-Tar bill, will be
served the same way. IL the Wing minority
in the House are allowed a fair chance to de-
bate this or any other measure, let The same
courtesy be extended TO the minority in the
Senate; but whenever any measure is forced
through the House, in utter disregard Of the
rights OF the Wing members, let il be nailed to
the table of the Senate the moment il reaches
that body. We beg leave TO assure our friends
at Washington that the spirit of the Wing
party every day rising, already demands the
most determined and resolute action a. head
quarters. AL such crisis, hesitation, timd-
~, divided counsels at Washing ton, will exert
most misehievous influence over the whole
country. But give us union, energy and a
STRAIGHTFORWARD course there, aud they will en-
sure enthusiasm, confidence, victory, every
where. We are impelled to these reflections
by the noble course Of the Senate on Friday,
but they apply no less TO the Future than the
Past Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

aJ'Lake Erie is open. The St. Clair arrived at
Buffalo from Detroit on Thursday the litk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29

Repeal ofthe Land Disiri5ufion.- bill
passed by the Wing Congress of 1871, for the
distribution among the States Of the proceeds
Of the public lands, contained provision sus-
pending its operation whenever the rate Of du-
ties exceeded twenty per cent ad ratorem.-
The present tariff imposing duties above thal
rate, the distribution law is suspended. Tie
Loco Focos of the present Congress, in their
destructive career, being unwilling to allow
even the law to remain on the statute book,
have determined upon its repeal, and have
forced bill through the House for the pur.
pose The National Integencer thus mott.
ces this proceeding.
The House of Representatives did a rare
days work. Without any of the needless for
maity of debate or deliberation upon the mer-
IFS Of the question, bill was reported back to
the House from the Committee of Ways and
Means for repeating the wise and Just law for
distributing the proceeds of the sales of the
public lands among the several States, and, by
the instantaneous resort to The Prepious Ques-
ton, was forced through all its readings in the
House, and sent TO the Senate--ior rejection
we trust. Ii is true that, the operation OF the
law being now suspended by the effect of a
clause in the last Tariff law, its repeal would
be of no present effect, unless, so far as such
action can have an influence, to throw con-
tempt and scorn upon the right of the old
States seyerally TO property in the Public
Lands; right which none but those who deny
TO the original thirteen States the right OF pro-
pretorship in any thing can deny. Look TO IT,
New York and Pennsylvania, and New Hamp-
shire and Maryland, andVirginia, and We other
States who are interested in this question =
Look 10 il notc, or you will look too late!