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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-24
MISCELLANY.
From Ballou's Pieiorial.l
MRS. BIDDY CHANTICLEER, THE
REFORMER.

ny ALICE CAREY.
Towards the sunset of mild autumnal day,
in the year 1854, two sleek, plump and mother
ly-appearing hens might have been seen with
their heads close together, and exchanging
looks Of exceeding great wisdom, as they stood,
little aside, in the barnyard Of John Moses
Oldstyle. The precise ''local habitation" of
the aforesaid John Moses, matters not TO the
interest Of our story, as it is with all his pret-
ty chickens, and not with himself that we have
to do. No farmer in the country, perhaps, ev-
er paid greater attention to the rearing OF fowls,
than he, and probably none,. up to the day men
toned, with more uniform success and satisfac-
tion. A more commodious hen-roost was no.
where to be seen, and no poultry could be
found better provided with straw, corn, water,
gravel, and all other things needful for the COM
fort and convenience Of reasonable hens and
roosters. But to return to the autumn after
noon. The two hens mentioned happened to
meet beside puddle Of water near the we'll,
and, as good neighbors should, exchanged ci-
Whites while they drank.
"Have you met our new acquisition %" said
the lesser and seeker hen, who was known IA
miliarly among her friends as Slripeneck and
there was something in the words ''new acqui-
sition,' as she pronounced them, that implied
disrespect on her part, for the person, whom
ever she was, so designated.
''No, indeed-if you allude TO Miss CIowant,
and | suppose you do. But who calls her a
nelO acquisition :" And rs she spoke, the hen
known as Speckle, and one of the Oldest and
most estimable in the barnyarn, pu, her head
little closer to Stripeneck than il had previous
ly been.
"Why, whom do you think l' replied the
first speaker, turning her little wise head to
one side, as much as to say, sit will perfectly
amaze you-you would never guess, know. +"
Speckle shook her head and said no, she
could not pretend to guess what anybody tho't
any more and her manner implied that she
had little sympathy with some things that were
thought by some folks.
"Well," said Stripeneck, ishe is called so
by Longspur; always thought he had more
sense; and not only he, but good many of
our young folks seem to think she is wonder
fully smart hen. They say she can crow as
well as a rooster, and Mr.. Longspur told me
that she was going to make speech tomorrow
evening in the henroost, at early Starlight
Now II that don't take the leadr'
Mercy on us J" ejackolated Speckle, open
ing both wings. wont let one of my chick
ems 60, that's fiat. What has she 10 sneak
about, I'D like to kuowl''
"Mr. LongsPur," replied stripeneck, 'says
she is to speak on hens rights, il You know
what that means"
Speckle slipped little more water, and said
when she was pullet she never heard of such
thing, and she was not sure that she as vet
understood the phrase correctly.
"Mr. LOngspur says" answered Sripeneck,
"that she advocates more enlarged sphere for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-24

ISFLuEScE OF WoMKT, 'fMan is but
rough pebble, without the atirition received
from contract with the geniler sex il is won
derful how the ladies pumice man down into
a smoothness which occasions him 10 roll oter
and over with the rest Of his species, josiIing
but not woundng his neighbors, as the waves ef
circumstances bring him into colIisSts with
them.-Capf. Marrydf.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-24

USASMITY.-"We must be unanimous, /"
said Hancock, on the occasion of signing the
Declaration of Independence ''ihore must be
no pulling difIeIenl ways" EYES," answer
ed Franklin, 'we must all hang together. or
must assuredly we shall all hang separately"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-24

Tie birth place aud homestead Of James
OILS the ilFuslrious revolutionary patriot, at
BarnsIabie, is offered for sale.--Ai Marshfeld,
the chosen seat Of Webster which he earnestly
desired his children 10 retain, WIS so.d -
auction the llih.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-24

"Patrick, /" said a lady to slip green from
Erin,who was officiating m the kitchen, where
is Bridget"
"lndade, mama, she is fast asleep looking
al the bread beakin'."
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WEDDERBuRs's QuorArIoS.- Lough.
borough, when Mr. Wedderburn, once acqnir.
ed great applause in the House of Commons
by showing his familiarity with Shakespeare, by
the introduction of an apt quotation from his
works. sin all my reading and hearing Of
parliamentary debates" says Lord Campbell,
by whom il is related, 81 do not reeolect a
more fclicitous one"
Granville, leader of the opposition, having
brought forward the bill for the trial of con-
troverted elections, ii was opposed by Lord
North and the government and the Attorney
General, De Grey, making a speech against il,
thus concluded with quotation from Shaks-
peare at is better to endure the evils of which
we know The extent, than 'ay TO others which
we know not off, Wedderburn, arising i'm
mediately aher, continued Hamlets soliloquy
"And thus the native hues Of resolution
Is sieklied DER with The pale cast OF thought;
And emefpnses OF great ph aud moment,
With this regard their currents turn awry,
And loose the name of aeiion.'
The bill was carried by large majority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-24

the man, "for they would soon be dirty again. "
'svery true" said the Dean, and he put on
the boots. Immediately afier he went down to
the landlady, and told her on no account to give
his servant any breakfast. The Dean break.
tasted and then ordered the horses out, as he
was ready 10 start, John ran 10 him in grea,
hurry and said
"Mr Dean, havn' got any breakfast yet
"oh," replied the witty divine, ''there's no
use in your breakfasiing, you would soon be
hungry again."
John finding his theory thrown back on him
self, submitted to the priyation with the same
sioicism as did his master with his boots. On
they rode, the Dean in front reading his pray
er-bOok, and the man behind at respectful
distance, when they were met by gentleman,
who afici eyeing the Dean very closely, accosi-
cd the sertant with,
81 say my man, you and your master seem
to be sober pair may | ask who you are,
and where you are going''
"We are going to Heaven replied John
"My master is praying and | am fasting"
The gentleman looked again in wondemeni
al the master and man, and then rode off,
Meryy's Museum.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-24

The cradle is wOman's ballot box-Ex-
change.
Yes and some OF them deposit in it two hal
lots at once Now isn't that illegall Say :
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-24

SwIFT AND HIS SERvAsT.-Dean Swifi, while
on journey, and stopping at tavern, desired
his servant, John, (who. by The way. was as
eccentric as his mastery to bring him his boots
john brought up his boots in The same state as
they were taken off tho evening previous.
"why did MT you polish my boots - said
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-24

A heart uuspottsd !. not easily haunted.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-06
TWO INCIDENTS OF HISTORY.

During the American revolution, band OF lrishmen
mboded TO avenge in the country Of their adoption
the injuries of the country Of their BIRTH They constu-
ted the great proportion Of the Pennsylvania line They
fought with enthusiastic bravery for the Of the colo
mics Many Of the socalled @natiye-borup citizens in
the army were well provided and contented but these
gallant foreigners were fortunate. They were half
starved and almost naked They appealed for relief and
in vain They felt indignant this treatment They had
arms in their hands, and they had reached that limit be-
yond which forbearance ceases be virtue They
demanded what before they had solicited At this moment
the intelligence of their dissatisfaction carried to the
British camp and was received with undissembled JOY by
Lord Howe Here was he thought glorious opportunity
crushing the embryo republic forever He knew that
the Irish character rascibe and mpetuous Messen-
gers were despatched the suffering and protesting Irish
Free pardons, gold, clothing, bounties, &C. were
offered in one royal blanche But there hesi
ation among these humble and starving foreigners The
degrading offers Of the English chief aroused their
anger and their sefrespect There not one fnold
among these hardy They scorned the empters who
had been sent to suce them spurned the gitcrng brides
and gave up the British emisaries the bangmsp rope
But there is another picture. When the Mexican war
broke out on this side of the Rio Grande nearly the
citizens How they fought and fighting FELL the history Of
Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma will tell The pro-
crossed and the press predicted that the
moment the Catholic Irish found themselves in Mexico
where Csthoicy is the and the established be-
lief they would 90 Santa Anna in clouds His
tory viii say how false the prophecy proved to be- The
adopted citizen among the first every field during
that long and brilliant struggle Whether following his
leader Buena VISTA at Monterey, Cerro Gordo at
Molina del Rey, at Chepuitepec be rarely found
wanting 1t is there exception in the Of
Riley and his companions who fearfully punished
in the face OF the whole army amid the execrstons or
their indignant countrymen But there also sxcep
among the native Americans in that war; less dis
creditable and much more Who volunteered
for the war more promptly and enthusiastically from
the first last than the adopted citizens and especially
the unnaturazed foreigners Who repudated the proers
Of Santa Anna in his fulsome procamations ndg
nantiy than these foreigners Attended by their
courageous priests in the midst Of The shock Of war and
dying with their hearts fixed upon their faith and their
flag they murmured the country Of their choice
but rejoiced that they able defend Der honor
when the conflict ended there not American gem
eral who did everywhere applaud the galsny and tbs
devotion Of these soldiers Of liberty and the vain
ors Of political nstive-Americansm hushed before
spectacle which has passed into history alike lesson
and example TO after times.
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CONGRESS-FRIDAY.

SESArE--Mr. Sumner presented memorial from the
Board Of Trade Of the city Of Boston, praying that the
will despatch vessels TO the Arctic for the
purpose OF rescung or aflordng relief TO the expedition
under the command Of DR. Kane, now in those regions
The bill making appropriations for the support Of the
Military Academy for the year ending June 30 1856
taken up and sundry amendments adopted; after
which the bill passed.
At the request Mr. Cass the further consideration of
the bill granting additional bounty lands 10 the officers
and soldiers who have served in the Of the United
States was postponed until Tuesday next
Mr. Gwin moved that the bin in addition 70 the
titled San act supplementary entitled
amend the judicial system of the United Stats be referred
TO the Committee ON the Judiciary which agreed
The Senate took up the bill amend aud modify the
judicial system OF the United States and its provisions
were explained by Mr. Butler Sundry amendments hay
ing been adopted Mr. Douglas proposed the substitute
an amendment which laid the table and ordered to
be printed the last session He stated the reasons
which induced him prefer this plan to that reported by
the Committee the Judiciary The subject was discussed
at some length by Messrs Butler Cass Toucey Douglas
and others when without disposng Of the bi the Senate
adjourned until Tuesday next Monday being the 18th of
January.
HousE OF RRpRgsEsrArIvss--Mr. Walbridge presented
the memorial of the New York Life Saving Association,
and the memorial of all the marine assurance companies
of New York. praying Congress to send expedition to
the rescue OF Dr. Kane referred to the Committee on
Commerce.
Mr. Napoleon B. Giddiugs the delegate elect Of the Ter
rory of Nebraska appeared in his seat and took the oath
Of office support the constitution of the United States
The Committee on Commerce and the Committee Pri-
vase Land Claims each authorized to employ clerk
at the compensation Of "a per day.
Mr.. Stanton, of Kentucky, from the Committee on Pub
lie Printing reported back the resolution authorizing the
printing OF 10000 copies of the message of the President
on the veto of the river and harbor bill for the Of the
House and it was agreed to-yeas SO, nays 81
Itbeing prYa.e-bi day. the House, in Committee OF
the Whole the state of the Unon proceeded to the con-
sderation of bills the private calendar and after ma
turing several bs-which subsequently passedof
no public Importance the committee and the House
adjourned
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WASHINGTON CITY
SATURDAY MORNING. JAN. q. 1859.

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YKtsKx G. M L.. wsssas, A. H. caiLDs aad lbs. Wa iSsS
Receipts % either viii be good.
az Mr. NJ. Lewis 81 Montgomery, Asesma gen
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visited by o. o. Lxwis, and
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BALLoU's PICTORIAL.

Maurn NJ Ballou for long time editor Of the Boston
+" Flag of Union and Pictorial has purchased the
interest Of Mr. Gleason in both papers and commences the
year with great spirit specimen number Of the
Pictorial has been laid table and II certainly COM
pares well in style and execution with the best English and
French illustrated Journals and shows that American art
only requires opportunity and patronage 70 develop itself
fully Mr. Ballou is graceful and agreeable writer, and
has lately added to his reputation by very readable
I" History of Cuba He has associated with him Mr..
Francis A. Durivage gentleman Of large editorial expe
renee and great versatility Of talents poet prosewriter
artist and scholar. Under their combined auspices the
Pictorial fail to merit the prodgious patronage Ii
is receiving.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-06
DEATH OF nov. SETH BARTON.

The Hon. Seth Barton died at New Orleans the 2sth
umo Mr. Barton held the responsible Office Of Solicitor
Of the Treasury under President Polk and subsequently
received the appointment OF charge daaites Buenos
Ayres After leaving public life he resumed the practice
Of his profession New Orleans and for several yes
the law partner Of Hon. Pierre SoulS.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-06
TIE PREsIDENT's MESSAGE.

The Richmond Enquirer o. yesterday morning thus mo-
tees the recent message OF the President
"We devote much Of space this morning 70 the
sage President Pierce the policy o. improve
BY the federal government We do not hesitste ..
pronounce this the sbest State paper yet written the
subject and confidently anticipate from sslutary
impression The public mind and the policy Of the govern
ment."
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-06

We regret to announce that the Hon. Thomas B. Flor
ence of Philadelphia well known and esteemed for his
attention his public duties is detained in Philadelphia
by severe ndisposition
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-06

Among the arrivals in city Senator Hous
tou of Texas and Hon. Mr. Giddngs the delegate to Con-
gress from the new Territory of Nebraska.
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DESCRIPTION oFFicEsEEKrKs--The mayor Of Boston
Numberess persons solicit responsible situations
take charge Of the eiys property who take o.
their own
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-06

THE OVERLAND SfAGE-R0UrE TO CALIFORNIA
few days ago transferred TO our columns COM
manication from 81 Louis paper in relation 10 the pro-
posed overland stageroae California We learn from
the California papers received BY the Queen Of the
West that the proposition IS about 70 he theoretically
tested Messrs Adams Co have already sent an agent
TO establish himself Sat Lake city, and to examine the
route between there and CALIFORNIA; experienced mail
contractor accompanying the party determine the FEAST
biity Of semi-monthly mail Meantime, the company
announces is readiness transport express
mules These arrangements presume refer only the
route between Salt Lake aud California but they are Of
tho greatest Importance diminishing the distance re-
naming TO be provided for by the great overland route
There Is highly gratifying feature in the election Of
Hon. William Hester democrat 10 the spcakership the
senate Of Pennsylvania The candidate Of the order
Mr. Hendricks who also whig, could rally the
entire vote Of the wings and know ao,hngs dstn
guished gentlemen refusing to endorse this selection Mr.
Darsie Of these gentlemen the gentleman who was
defeated the whg candidate for commissioner Of
Pennsylvania because he adopted ezen-the great
body Of wings going 90 his opponent The other is
Hon. Eli K. Price Quaker from Philadelphia
able aud liberal hgh-toned Mr. Hester received
the Of Of these gentlemen he other declining to
yote) and ne entire democratic He is most capable
and efficient representative
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-06
BoS. ROBERT W. JOHNSON.

TFYom Of the Dubuque
Herald and Espfess.l
In the Senate TIE credentials of Mr. Johnson reelected
heard OF Bob Johnson r. Almost everybody has lie is
no great shakes in or beauty yet you always look ~
him twice and the second look is always the longest and
most questioning you asking yourself ~What IL
Bob thinking Of now His fine mouth full Of character
and meaning his eye clear, calm, piercing the brow
smooth and thoughtful and the whole like curtain
Of gossamer through which proounder things visible
l. that nisakablc expression OF generous feeling hon
onbe impulses chvarous courage and cleaning OF that
cheerful humor which mark the man. and have endeared
him 10 the honely rough but honest and true hearts Of
the democracy Of Arkansas lie is like your Dodge and
Jones The true specimen Of western man--feaTieSs
straiQ htforward wholesouled scorng thing and
sycophant and sympathzng with whatever Is high
toned chiyalroas and honorable with mind second
none Cor aeumen vigor and capacity eoquence that
walks over ell the checks Of senmenfay and Affection
right down into the hearts Of his auditors and right up
into their forth fact and argument with
an earncstues that binds attention. and lighting up the duh
path Of logic with the glow Of bis rich peculiar and cap
tyatng fancy and pcng all with the dosyncracics Of
frontier oratory blunt truths strong metaphor "a
msr and quaint illustration fierce denunclaon stormy
appeal laundering exordium lightning peroraion Such
s Bob Johnson and while the gods love true and
firm and rusy patriot he VIII be an especial favori'e
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RESOURCES o. uRoKEs nAyE---A report Of the assets
Of the Lewis County tNew York Bank which failed in No
vembcr has just been made II safety-fund
The New York Times says;
3The cashier in Lewis county reports that he has In
hand doiars in spcce lie values bs desks and
ters al one hundred dollars, and his banking house
(doubtfu1 $500 aud above the mortgage upon
This constitutes the total in Lewis county agsins,
circulation u Si2s2s3 and capital stock Of 100000
He reports In the hands Of the New York agents So. 30
on which Sl03sso called bills receivable and the
niainder on account The billie receivable or 100000
Of the amount were insovent drawer A receiver
has been appointed but what he il receive il mystery
sr..vx.,ox Howard smith. 4 90 bankers a. Detroit
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-06

susprSaloSHoward, Smith, Co, bankers, Of Detroit
have suspended payments
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On motion Of Mr. HENDRICKS the House then resolved
Union Mr.. PHLlrs in the chair and proceeded to the
consideration Of bills on the private calendar.
This being objection day, the following bills
sdered without discussion and laid aside with the
mendation that they do pass
bill for the relief of the widow and children of Ezra
Chapman deceased
bin for the relief OF the legal representatives Joseph
Savage, deceased.
bill for the relief Of the heirs of Thomas Parks de-
ceased.
bill for the relief of the heirs and legal
Of Urish Prewitt, deceased.
An act for the relief Of the legal representatives Of James
Erwin, of Arkansas and others
bill for indemnifnr Moses D. Hogan for cattle de
stroyed by the Indians in 1872
An act for the relief Of Thomas Marston Taylor.
An for the relief Of Purser Francis B. Stockton
bill for the relief Of Thomas Underhil Of
Thomas Underhill, deceased.
bill for the relief Of Stephen Luu, OF New York
bill for the relief of John n. King
bill for the relief OF the heirs Of Lieut. Andrew Fin
Several other bills read by their titles and object
ell to.
Mr. HUGHES said that he objected TO the consideration
OF the next bills
Mr.. STANTON of Kentucky, said that he should object
to the
Mr. LETCHER thought that the committee had come 10
stopping place and he would therefore that the
committee rise agreed ,o-ayes SO, noes IS
The hills considered in committee then severay
reported to the House read the third time and passed
Mr. WELLS asked leave TO introduce joint resolution
providing for the erection of building in the city Of Mil
house Leave not granted.
An Intellectual motion was here made TO adjourn to
Tuesday next
On motion, the House then adjourned
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-07-27
Republican Conventions.

Two notices for Republican Convention,
appear in our columns to day. Ono notice
for Mass Convention Of tho Republicans
Of tho State, to meet 10 tho city Of Port.
land, on tho fourteenth day Of August next,
and the other Mass Convention Of tho Re.
publicans Of York County, to DO held on the
following day, in this place, for tho nomina
ton Of County officers. Arrangements
have been made for addresses from distin-
Guished Speakers in tho conventions, and
We trust that both will DO well attended,
Before the time Tor holding them arrives, !,
Is probable that some arrangements for tho
running OF an extra Train from Portsmouth
to Portland, ut reduced prices, and at con.
ycnient hour will DO made with tho p. .. 4
p. Road, Of which duo notice will DO given.