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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Registers Office, June /, ls44'
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Register Of the Treas
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19

Mr. Editor:-The reiterated attacks upon
the character and conduct of Mr. Clay, with
which the editor of the Green Mountain Free
man has thought proper 10 alloy his columns,
have awakened public curiosity. This hostili-
ty on the part OF the literary gladiator is unac-
countable, and the public seem TO smile at his
perseverance, when his target is so utterly
reckless of its aim. But there are a class OF
men who appear 10 be misplaced in the age in
which they figure, and seem rather designed,
by their bellicose properties, for Hobbies state
of nature. When impeed by their pugnacity,
too, like snarlers at the heels Of mastifi, they
are always most venturous and swapping when
their object is sufficiently elevated TO be at
once secure from their injury, and regardless Of
their assault. Whether the editor can Justify
his aggressions upon this eminent statesman,
by reasons more compatible with his chrome
logical locality, we are yet 10 be Informed
He seems TO be in the direinl predicament OF
the Knight of La Mancha with the windmills---
every blow of the assaant infcts a wound
upon himself, without doing any injury TO his
adversary. In public speech made by one OF
the leaders OF the third party, Gas reported by
the Freeman says, s'the abolition Of slavery
is of more consequence than The questions OF
currency, protection, and Distributions" and
his understrappers throw up their hats, and
shout Amen. Will the American people be
gulled and deluded by such political dema-
gogues Is the question Of slavery to super
sede all those great national interess' Can
not those great questions have the delibera-
lions of our national council as heretolore?-
Certainly; and the foul stain Of slavery be
wiped from our nation as soon as the one idea
party can bring it about, and much more
peaceably and amicably.
In the history of our country is scarcely any
thing to be found equal TO the course which
this party has pursued since its organization.
The one idea party denounce both the other
parties, and have no connection nor sympathy
at oil with them, especially the Wings. If the
abolition party had the whole control of the
state, could they do more towards abolishing
slavery than the Wings have. That Mr. Clay
is constantly growing more popular, notwith-
standing the vituperation and opprobrious cpl
thets OF the Freeman, operate powerfully upon
these fiery partsans. The future destiny Of
our republic--the distribution, the tariff, the
lands, &C., depend upon the election Of Mr.
Clay.
"Then let US meet and pray,
And vote for Henry Clay" d. o.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19

SIMULTANEOUS ELEcTIoNs--The bill providing
that the Presidential election be held on one day
throughout all the States, which we some weeks
since mentioned as having been introduced into the
House, has not yet passed, or even been called up
for debate, Notwithstanding ihe holy horror the To-
cofocos affect at the "ifauds of $780,, and the nat
ural anxiety they might be expected to feel to pre-
vent recurrence of those frauds. The only ac-
ton yet had upon this excellent bill, was motion
by Mr. Elmer, loeefoeo member from New Jersey,
that it do not 60 into effect until AFTER the next
election, What do the locos themselves want a
chance to commit frauds on the balot-box by colo
nizing voters, that one Of their leaders opposes a
measure SC eminently conducive to the purity Of
elections?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19

addition for decreased distance. Thus
The Wing population Of New Jersey is
80, 35l, which is $50 per cent ofthat Of Del
aware. Therefore for every 100 delegates,
if the distances were equal. New Jersey
should send $50. But the distance from
Delaware being only 63.49 per cent. Of that
from New Jersey, (Which Is 1875 miles,
New Jersey would be required to send only
6349 per cent. of the number she must 9th
erwise send-that is 63.49 per cent. of $50,
which is 355.
Adopting this method Of calculation, the
committee have prepared the following table
for their government in making the award.
The FIRST column gives the Wing popula-
ton as tested by the vote Of 1910.
The second column gives the distance
from Baltimore to the capital Of each State.
The third column gives the proportion
which the Wing population Of each State
bears to that Of Delaware.
The fourth column gives the proportion
which the distance from Delaware bears to
that from each other State.
The fifth column gives the number OF del
egatcs from each State required to equal one
hundred delegates from Delaware, after, la
king into consideration their relative popu-
lation and dhstance-that is to say, the per
centage upon the delegation from Delaware.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19

Vas BUREs's "SAoAcrr."-Dr. Duncan, Of
Ohio, in late speech in Congress, attributed the
enormous expenditures of the government during
Mr. Van Burens administration, to extrairaordinary
calls upon the treasury. lie said-"The Wings
piled up money in the Treasury" and the Presi-
dent was obliged to call an extra session of Con-
gress TO know what to do with it. So he put the
people to expense of million or two of dollars,
10 ascertain the easiest way to spend eight or ten
millions more of their treasure and then leii them
twice that amount in debt at the close of his admin
istration, owing to this extravaganza in the first
part of it. What wonderful sagacty
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19
THE TARIFF.

The prospect seems to be more and more certain,
That the tariff win not be disturbed at the present
session of Congress. One Of two unsuccessful at
tempts were made to bring up the subject in the
House last week. and on the 10th inst Mr. Critten-
den Of the Senate, in presenting memorial against
any interference with the tariff took occasion to
remark that from his own knowledge of the senti.
menis of the Senate, the country might rest assn.
red that no change could or would be made IN the
tariff, during the present session. The subject is
however undergoing thorough discussion in the
Senate. Mr. Berrien of Georgia, has been making
speech in favor of the present law
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19

W When the Army bill was under considera.
ton in the House OF Representatives, motion was
made by Mr. Brinkenhoff TO dismiss all the super.
numerary ofiicers-nearly 400 in number--ffom
service, aud carried. 1t was strongly sup
ported by that ''old man eloquent" John Quincy
Adams, who always raises his patriotic voice against
large standing army.
If army is a necessary evil, and cannot in the
present state of things be dispensed with, il should
be watched with the most jealous scrutiny, 1t is
from its character and organization essentially anti
democratic in all its tendencies and the very hot
bed of mean subserviency on The one hand, and
domineering tyranny on the other, both of which
are utterly at variance with democratic institutions
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19
From the N. Z. Farmer.
SAMPLES OF CORN FROM LARGE
CROPS

Gentlemen:--Please accept sample OF
Corn raised by me the past season. send
three different kinds, all planted on the 9th,
s2Sth, and 29th Of May.
The Brown corn produced so bushels per
acre the tweye-rowed corn produced 81
bushels and peck to the acre the produce
Of the long-carcd eight-rowed corn was 30
bushels and % quarts to the acre. The
Brown corn aud the long-eared eight-rowed
! corn yielded bushel and 4quarts ofshelled
corn to 9 bushels of ears; the twelve-rowed
corn yielded bushel and eight quarts TO 2
bushels of ears, and think one-thrd larger
growth Of stalks than either kind of the
eight-rowed corn.
/ wish TO remark, that the corn have sent
, you is a fair sample of the corn in my crib,
it having been taken from there and not Sc
lected as seed corn. | consider the Brown
corn from to days earlier than the long
cared eight-rowed corn, aud that from to
, 10 days earlier than the tweve-rowed corn.
The land for the different kinds OF corn
was under the same state ofcultivation, it all
having been raised in the same field.
..... HORATIO SERGEANT.
Springfield Mass. March, 1874.
z OF Mr.. Sargeants concise statement IS
an interesting one. We are much obliged
to him for it, together with the samples Of
corn, which will be kept for exhibition to the
farmers. His crops of corn per acre speak
well for his husbandry, and we should be
tgrati6ed to receive from him statement of
? his manner Of preparing the ground for, and
mode of cultivating this crop. The New
England farmer who gets so bushels Of corn
{. from an acre, is fortunate indeed and If he
can instruct others how to prosper in like
manner, it is worthy act in him TO do so.
En-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19

A REBUKE PROM AN ALLY-The Madisonian re-
Dukes the mud-spaterers of the locoioco press for
their hypocrtical homilies about Mr. Clays duel
ling. The editor reminds these fellows that MIR e.
never injured fellow being in his combats, while
Gen. Jackson, Benton, Dromgoole, &c, have each
shot their through the heart; and yet they (the
said edtors,) ardently admire and support these
bloody handed duelists Out upon such hypocrisy |!
But this is not full answer The bad acts of
one person can never excuse those OF another. To
Judge of the past conduct of individuals, we ought
always to consider the circumstances in which they
were placed, and the manners of the society in
which they lived At the time of MIR Clay IS duel
with John Randolph, the pistol was the only arbi-
ter Of differences between gentlemen; and the
gross and unprovoked insult he had received could,
in the then state Of public sentiment only be atoned
for by resort to it. Had he permitted the vile i'm
putation upon his honor 10 pass unnotced, that
honor would, in the eye of the world and according
to the notions in which he had been brought up,
have received deep and lasting stain. The case
may be Familiarity illustrated thus There are, no
doubt, many useless, silly, and wicked customs
prevalent in society Now what person of all those
who heap such abuse upon Mr. Clay, would consent
to violate any Of these customs, If such violation
could be imputed TO cowardice or dishonesty r.
When one of them ayows himself willing 10 do
this, and brave the and contempt of his fell
lows, we shall believe him destitute of human feel
ings. M ...
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19
MR. wICKLIFFE AND THE EXPRESSES

MN WHILE Il AMI 4 f1E EAIhEOCE0.
The Post Master General has commenced very
active warfare upon the expresses that carry letters
A large number Of suits have been commenced
against different persons, but yet, far they
have resulted at ALL it has been in favor Of the de-
PENDANTS. A recent case has been tried before
Judge Sprague at Boston. MIR Kimbal, one Of
Hale & Cos agents, was arrested for procuring the
carrying Of letter from Boston 10 New York for
IA cents, by a passenger in the cars. Under
charge of the Judge the Jury acquitted the respon-
dent without leaving their seats. The principal
ground Of defence that this was neither foot,
or horse post, and it is the establishment of those
alone, that is prohibited by the act Of Congress.
Mr. Wicklife may commence prosecutions BY the
thousand, and call upon the whole standing army
10 enforce the Post Office laws, and he cannot stop
the transmission of letters by private expresses,
long as the present abomnable rates of postage are
kept up. He is making himself exceedingly OBJ
noxiOus by his determined opposition to all reduc-
ton Of postage, and the people win hail with joy
his removal, and the appointment of some one in
his place who will favor what they have demanded
what they now demand-and what they will
continue TO demand-ehedp postage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19

"PpE-LAYISG."-The locofocos attribute their
late defeat in Connecticut to the importation Of
fraudulent voters from without the State. In 1912,
they repealed the excellent Registry law (similar to
the checklist system in Massachusetts aud New
Hampshire which had been passed by the Wings
to prevent "ppe.sying" and the like illegal prac-
tees. Yet now, when The unparalleled and I'M
checked efforts of Mr.. Van Buren's friends are Of
no avail, they are loud in charging their opponents
with which Mey opened the door to, there
by hoping to secure themselves in power. BEAU
TIFUL CONSISTENCY!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19
BRTGHTON MARKET. AprfE Is.

At Market $50 Beef Cattle, 40 pairs Working
Oxen, 800 Sheep and $40 Swine. I40 Beef Cattle
unsold, fs .u.f t...as
clined and we reduce our quotations: extra IS
first quality so a rs second quality 81 SO ;
third quality so 81. {
Working oxen--sales at $40, $7s, $s5, $sS
and $95.
s6ecp-sules from q so to 375; few cosset
Wethers 5 so a So
Swne--Saes quick lots TO peddle at sc for
Sows, and &c for Burrows; old Hogs 4, l-2 and
&C. At retail S to 7c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19

The KEExE RoAp.-The Keene Sentinel says
that they are going to apply The Galvanic battery
at Concord TO the liieless corpse of the Keene
road, in hopes to restore it TO life. Unless the ex-
pertinent is delayed too long after the death, some
effect may possibly be produced-some rolling of
the sghiless eyeballs in their socketssome terri
bic distortion of the visage-some unnatural spas
modic motion Of the limbs--but like the effect of
Galvanc battery upon other corpses, it will soon
pass away, leaving the subject more hopelessly
dead than before.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19
SURVEY OF THE WEST RIVER ROUTE.

We learn that immediate measures will be taken
to have this route examined by a competent en-
gineer The towns on the route are all alive to the
subject. At meeting recently held at Weston,
300 was raised by subscriptions towards the sur
vey-the right spirit prevails in the other towns,
and they win do their proportion
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19
"Then let US meet and pray,
And vote for Henry Clay"

Fare 10 the and Baltimore Conveniion.-
The Rail Road Company from Philadelphia to
Baltimore have reduced the fare for the dele
gates TO $5-lor the excursion going and CON-
ing. The excursion tickets may be used al
Philadelphia from 29th April TO lat May, and
at Baltimore until the 4th of May. They can
also be used from The Steamboat line, via New
Castle and Frenchtown Railroad
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19
YOUNG MEMS NATIONAL CONVENTION

YOUNG MEMS NATIONAL CONVENTION
OF RATIFICATION, MAY 9, 1914.
The Delegates from Vermont to the wHIo
YoUse MEMS NArroSAL CoEvENrIos OF RArirI-
CATION, are requested 10 assemble at The Aston
House, in The city of New York, on Monday the
18th day Of April instant, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, for
purpose Of preliminary organization.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19

HJr A late number of the Washington Globe con-
tanned article entiled-"Tns art Of political lsj-
ing" The editors Of that paper are certainly well
fitted TO write on the subject.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19

VIM. r. King, long Senator from Alabama,
has been nominated and unanimously confirmed as
Minister to France, and Governor Shannon has
been confirmed 40 Minister to Mexico, 81,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19

The TREArr SIesED.-The Madisonian Of Fri.
day last announces that the treaty for the annexa
ton Of Texas has been signed, and will be sent to
the Senate as soon as the accompanying documents
can be prepared.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19

. Gold Doilars.---A bill has been introduced
into Congress to coming Of one dollar gold pie
ces. This will be very convenient for travellers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19

The Senate have passed bill approprating
100000 for establishing Navy Depot and Yard
at Memphis, Tennessee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-04-19

To enable them to obtain an accurate report
of the number of the delegates in attendance
from each State, the Committee request that
each delegation should form distinct or
ganization as early as practicable after their
arrival in Baltimore. Arrangements to IA
cilitate the procuring an accurate return
will be made by the Committee, and an
nounced in due time.
LEVI FAHNESTOCK, and 10 others
Baltimore, March, 81, 1874.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-07-30
Il OCAL IN E W s..
CITY HOSPITAL.

In conformity with the acquisitions of the re-
cent act of Congress in relation to the building
originally designed for Lunatic Asylum, the
Faculty of the Medical College have fitted it up
for an lnfirmasy and City Hospital, and it is now
ready for the reception of patients
The object of the Institution is to furnish ac-
commodatlons for the sick and those who have
met with accidents requiring surgical aid las frac-
lures, wounds, &c.,) where they can have medl-
cal aftendance medicine, nursing, and every re-
qulslte attention at vastly cheaper rate than can
be afforded at private boarding houses There is
no place in the District afrdng such facilities at
present, except our aims -li0uses, and these are
intended only for the reception of paupers, and
OF course are not suiled and not open to those
who are able to pay. est .'.t-
AT the City Hospital, it is designed that every
comfort. combined with the most perfect cleanli-
ness and order, that the sick may need, shall be
supplied. The rooms are all comfortable, and
those intended Tor conva 'escent patients are spa
cious and pleasant, and they will all be neatly
furnished aud kept in the best order.
That the Institution may be rendered an exen-
slvely useful as possible, the charges will be such
as simply to coverihe expenses actually incurred
The price, for the present, therefore, has been
fixed at $3 per week, which includes board, lndg-
ing, lights, nursing, and medical attendance. The
only extra charge will be for medicine, which will
be furnished at actual cost. Medical attendance
will be afforded gratutously, by the Faculty, con-
si-!'ng Of Drs. Sewall, Lindsy, Miller, Thomas,
and Johnstone. one Of whom will visit the Hospi-
tai daily, and as much oftener as may be neces.
sary. Gss
part Of the building separate and distinct
from the rest, has been allotted for the reception
OF colored patients whether slaves or Free
The insane too who are not violent or dsor-
DERBY, can be comfortably accommodated
This Institution holds out particular induce
ments for single persons, both citizens and stran.
gers, to avail themselves of its privileges, the
expense will probably be from four TO six times
les than would lave TO be paid for the same adj
yan'ages elsewhere
Application may be made at any hour of the
day or night to the Steward, Mr.. Clokey, at the
Hospital, to whom payment must be made in adj
vance, or ample security given therefor.
The papers of Washington. Georgetown, and
Alexandra, and the Baltimore Sun and Baltimore
Clipper are respectfully requested to give this
notice an insertion.
WASHINGTON, July 60 1874.
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NOTICE. li,s
WASHINGTON BRANCHRAILROAD.

WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
klkJ In pursuance of authority conferred on the
Board of Directors of this Company, which
authorizes reduction of the rate of tolls for passen
gers carried to and from the respective cities Of
Washington and Baltimore the same day, notice is
hereby given that on and after Monday next the 9th
inst, Tickets can be procured at the Offices in WASH
ington and Baltimore, at the reduced rate of TWO
DOLLARS AND FIFTYCENTS for the round trip,
with the privilege Of returning by any Of the trains
irving at the point of departure within "a hours after
the time Of starting from either city By order, III
.'-'- ts WIN. WOODSIDE Supt.
In pursuance of the above authority Tickets at the
reduced rate be procured at this office on and af
ter Monday next SAM'L STETTINIUS,
Jy5-eotlm Agent.
N B. Tickets for the round trip must be procured
at the Office otherwise, the customary fare will be
collected on the road.
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!. FAIRFAX WING MEETING.-At = NEE,

e. FAIRFAX WING MEETING.--At meet
ing of the Central Clay Cub of Fairfax county,
held at the Court House, on Monday, the 18th
inst. on motion of Col. J. B. Hunter, II was
Resotred, That The Corresponding Committee
Of the Central Clay c ub, Of Fairfax county, in
yte John Janney, our District Wing Eector, to
address, the citizens of this county, at August
Court next, on the important questions connect
ed with the Presidency and that our Democratic
Mr.. Janney and such other Wing speakers as
may be present on that occasion, ia lair, OPEN
and manly discussion of the political subjects
which are now agitaling the public mind
The meeting was severally addressed BY Messrs
VIM. L. Edwards, DR.. R. C.. Mason, and James
8: Carper, in able and Interesting speeches,---
after which the Club adjourned to the third Mon.
day in August next. w. H. DULANY,
Secretary.
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TO THE WHlGS OF THE NINTH CONGRESS.
III ti} SIGNAL DISTICT, k ~3attttn aait

At meeting of the Wings held in the tow OF
Warrenton, Virginia, on the 9th day Of June last,
it was resolved that Mass Convention of the
Wings of the several counties composing this
Congressional District, be held at that place, on
the 18th and l4th days Of august and that the
citizens generally, Of this and other counties of
said district, be invited to attend the public fest-
val, to be prepared for the occasion. IA = s'
1t was further resolved, that the Wings Of the
District of Columbia. and Clay Clubs with their
banners, &C., from that place, and elsewhere. be
also invited to attend the proposed Convention.
A full attendance is requested on the OCCASION
as many distinguished speakers are expected to
be present. Ample accommodations will be pre-
pared for those from distance. Arrangements
will be made for the accommodation Of the ladies',
who are respectfully invited To attend. sH 4
ae ss '.+ RICHARDS PAYNE, President.
VIM. f. PHILLIrs, it,, Secretary.
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PRICES REDUCED.

DEING DESTROYS Of closing my stock Of Summer
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stock on hand consists Of White, PEARL Blue CASH
meres, Leghorn, Panama and Canada Hats Gen.
temen wishing any of the above articles will do we'll
to give me a call. E. G.. HANDY, j
,M btw. Gadsby's and Browns Hotel i
N. B. have now on hand and am constantly re-
ceiving splendid assortment of Beaver, Moleskin,
Cashmere and Brush Hats, to which would res
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