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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-10
THE INSPIRATIONS OF SLAVERY.
SPEECH OF WIN. n. SEWARD
IN THE SANATE OF THE UNITED STATES,
FEB, 23, 1855, ON THE BILL TO
PROTECT OFFICERS OF THE UNITED STATES

Mr.. President The scene before me, and
all its circumstances and incidents, admonish
me that the time has come when the Senate oi
the United States is about 10 grant another oil
those concessions, which have become habitual
here, to the power of Slavery in this Republic
For the second time, in period of nearly
three months, the brilliant chandelier above
our heads is lighted up; the passages and gal.
leries are densely crowded all the customary
forms Of Legislation are laid aside. The null
tilarious subjects, which have their rise in all
parts of this extended country, arc suddenly
forgotten in concentration Of feeling upon a
single question of intense interest. The day
is spent without adjournment. Senators fore
going their natural relaxation and refreshment,
remain in their seats until midnight approach.
es. Excitement breaks out tn every part OF
the Chamber. EXAMINATIONS and re-crimina-
tions, and denunciations of Senators indiyidu-
ually, and of Senators by classes, equally Of
those who have participated in the debate, and
OF those who have remained silent, crate harsh
ly upon the ear. Such as these were the in
cdents that heralded the passage of the Fuei-
tive Slave act of 1850. Such as these attend.
ed the abrogation Of the Missouri Compromise
in 1854. know full well that the fall OF
Constitutional Liberty is as certain to follow
these incidents occurring now, as il followed
the like incidents on the sad occasions to which
have referred And, for ought know, the
teemlng gun, which proclaimed those formel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-10

from among all the rest, and was TO be, like
the laws Of the Medes and Persians, decree
forever. ef .
This was the third act. And where are Won
now II is only FIVE years since the Fugitive
Slave Law was passed. You have poured ont
treasure like water to secure its execution -
The public police, the revenue service, the ar.
my and the navy, have been at your command,
aud have all been vigorously employed, 10 aid
in enforcing It, And still the Fugitive Slave
Law is not executed and is becoming obsolete.
You demand further and more stringent law.
The Federal Government must ba armed with
new powers, subversiye Of public liberty, to
enforce the obnoxious statute. The bill before
US supplies those new powers. This is The
fourth act. 1t is easy to be seen that il cannot
be the fual one.
Sir, look with sorrow, but with no anxiety,
upon these things. They will have their end
before long in complete discontinue abide
the lime, and wait for the event perform nv
duty, the only duty which remains for me now,
in protesting against the enactment Of this law,
and in expressing 10 you my conviction that
you are travelling altogether 10 the wrong d.
reciion. II you wish to secure respect to the
Federal authorities. to cultivate harmony be-
tween :he States, to secure universal peace, and
to create new bonds Of perpetual union, there
is only one way before you. Instead Of adding
new penalties, employing new agencies, and
inspiring new terrors, you must go back to the
point where your mistaken policy began, and
conform your Federal laws to MAGSA CHARrA,
10 the CONSTITUTION, and TO the RIenTs OF
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-10

NANNY A WoMAS.-Some young mon mar
ry dlmples, some ears; the mouth, too, occa-
sicnaly is married the chin not so often.--
Only the other day, young fellow fell head
over heels and ears in love with braid--Jraid,
| believe, young ladies style that mass Of hair
that, descending from the forehead, forms sort
of nouse's nest over the ear. He was SO
far gone in his infaluaiion, that he became en-
gagged 10 this braid, but the Eugenie mode of
hair dressing coming in just then, the charm
was dissolved, and the match was happily bro
ken of, and there is no present appearance ,of
its being renewed.
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POETRY.
THE AMERICAN FLAG.

DN JOSEPH R0nMAN DRAKE.
When Freedom from her mountain height
Unfurled her standard in the air,
She tore the azure robe Of night,
And set the stars Of glory there.
She mingled with its gorgeous dyes
The milky baldric of the skies,
And striped its pure, celestial white,
With streakings Of the morning light;
Then from his mansion in the sun
She called her eagle bearer down,
And gave into his mighty hand
The symbol Of her chosen land.
Majestic monarch Of the cloud,
Who rear'st aloft thy regal form,
To hear the tempest trumpings loud
And see the lightning lances driven,
When strive the warriors of the storm,
And rolls the thunder-drum Of heaven,
Child Of the sum to thee tits given
To guard the banner Of the free,
To hover in the sulphur smoke,
10 ward away the battle stroke,
And bid its blendngs shine afar,
Like the rainbows on the cloud Of war,
The harbingcrs of yictoryl
Flag of the brave! thy folds shall fly,
The sign Of hope and triumph high
When speaks the signal trumpet tone,
And the long lines come cleaning on.
Ere yet the life-blood, warm and wet,
Has dimm'd the glistening bayonet.
Each soldiers eye shall brightly turn
To where the sky-born glories burn,
And as his springing steps advance,
Catch war and vengeance from the glance
And when the nnon-mountings loud
Heaye in wild wreaths the battle-shroud,
And CORY sabres rise and fall
Like shoots Of fame on midnight's pail,
Then shall thy meteor glances glow,
And covering foes shall sink beneath
Each gallant arm that strikes below
That lovely messenger Of death.
Flag of the seasl ON ocean wave
Thy stars shall glitter o'er the brave;
When death, careering on the gale,
Sweeps darkly round the bellied sail,
And frightened waves rush wildly back
Before the broadside's reeling rack,
Each dying wanderer Of the sea
Shall look at once to heaven and thee,
And smile to see thy splendors iy
in triumph o'er his closing eye.
Flag Of the free hearts hope and homel
BY angel hands to yalor given;
Thy stars have lit the welkin dome,
And all thy hues were born in heaven.
Forever float that standard Sheet
Where breathes the foe but falls before us,
With Freedoms soil beneath our feet,
And Freedoms banner streaming Ger us
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-10

At revival, not long since. an old lady
prayed fervently "lor the young lambs of the
flock" A "lady in black, . not TO be ouidone
by sister Walton, responded, and blandly asked
who was to pray for ''the old ewes" This
set the congregation in roar.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-10
"rHpIT ON Ir. CAPTAIN,

A good story has been told of lisping Off
Ger in the U. s. Army, having been viciimzed
by brother officer, (who was noted for his
cool deliberation and strong nerve, } and his get
ting square with him in tho following manner
The cool joker, captain, was always quizzing
the lispng officer, lieutenant, for his neryous-
ness.
why" said he one day in the presence of
his company, nervousness is all nonsense
tell you, lieutenant, no brave man will be ner-
vous."
"Well,' inquired the lisping friend, show
would you do, Impose, thell with an inch fr-
thee thould drop itthelf in walled angle in
which you had Iaken theler from company of
tharp ihooters, and where il wath ihertain that
il you put out your noihe you'd get pepperedl''
How" said the captain, winking at tho
circle, "why, take il cool, and spit on the fu-
see.''
The party broke up aud all retired for the
night except the patrol. The next morning
number Of soldiers were assembled and talking
in clusters, when along came the lisping lieu
tenant; lazily opening his eyes, he remarked-
81 want to try an exthperiment ibilh MORN
ing, and thee how extheedingly cool you can
be-"
Saying which he walked deliberately up 10
the FIRE burning on the hearth, and placing in
its hottest centre powder canister, instantly
retreated. There was but one mode of egress
from the quarters and that was upon the parade
ground, the road being built up for defence
the occupant took one glance at the canister,
comprehended his situation, and in moment
dashed at the door, bot it was fastened on the
outside.
"Charley, let me out if you love Inc %
shouted the captain.
"Thpit on the canther!'' shouted he in re-
turn.
Not moment was TO be lost he had at first
snatched up blanket to cover his egress, but
now dropping it, he raised the window, and out
he bounded, sans culOttes, sans everything but
very short undergarment; and thus, with hair
almost upon end, he dashed upon full parade
ground. The shout which hailed him brought
out tile whole barracks TO see what was the
matter, and the dignihed captain pulled a tall
sergeant in front of MIN 10 hide himself
"Why did nj you thpt on it ~ inquired the
lieutenant.
because there was no sharp-shooers in
front to stop retreat"
"All have got to thay, then, iih, said ,i,e
lisping lieutenant, "that you might thafely done
il, for ihware there wathnt ihingle grain Of
powder in ii ~
The captain has never spoken against ner-
yousness since
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We notice that our Young men are now a.
doping habits Of economy. We note with
pleasure that they wear their fathers oldeoats.
They are perhaps litlle long, but il saves
money.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-10

Too HARD ron HM.-During the recent
trial Of Fooimsn, at Coveron, one Of the jury
men returned was asked, BY the prosecution, if
had any conscientious scruples about inaicting
the death penalty"
"Scrnples."
The juryman scratched his head, and thought
deeply moment.
"Yes, sir, have them scru-scru-" 'i
"Scruples, /" suggested the attorney.
"yes, sir, have them conscientious scru-
pies" a's
"Will you explain the nature of your scrn-
pies 10 the courtf' said the lawyer hf
My scruples," said the juryman, facing his
honor, sis that The Dachman ought 10 be hung,
and Tn in for il !" tf
He was ordered to "siand aside for the cause. -
Cnoinndh Conmleroai.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-03-10

When noble life has prepared old age, il is
not the decline that ii recalls, but the first days
Of mortalaliiy
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ADVERTISEMENTS

For one square yf u lines minion type, three in
scrtions Sl.OO; for each subsequent insertion 70
cents liberal discount to yearly advertisers
will be made. The number Of Insertions must be
marked ON all advertisements, otherwise they will
be continued until ordered out.
POSTAGE - The PHoESix Is sent into All the
towns In WiSDuAu County, ffee Of Postage The
Postage to any part Of this State, out of windham
County, will be 10 cents year.
\ Jon wonK executed in good stvle At f,ir pr;ce.
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Maehio-ihe Spanish fo- mule fColondrno, in
Spanish, means swallow and deseher.
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AGENCIES. sc.
ABOLISH THE RENT DAY.

yuyHE Union Land Association offer, this
I il spring, unusual advantages 70 persons desi-
able As month they viii sell, in fee simple, beaut
full building lots, graded streets, and will erect
thereon such houses as may be desired, for which
only the net cash price will be charged and that pay
abe by small monthly instalments. The situation ID
directly opposite the Navy Yard, commands nne
views Of the city and river is proyerbal for health
and good water and is In every way admirably adapt
ed for agreeable residences. Why will any family
continue paving rent, when, with the same money,
they can purchase free home, which must double
in value long before the last instalment upon falls
dues Early application is necessary, as but few OF
the $50 lots offered last summer remain unsoid.
JOHN FOX Secretary,
Office Seventh street, above Odd Fellows Hall.
an o3-8m
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The Washington Monument.

To the Editor of the american Organ:
SIR: Agreeably TO resolution Of EutaU Council
the subjoined paper IL transmitted you for publica
ton. A word or two in connexion with the sub
ject The object contemplated must commend it.
self to every true American. The only controversy
that possibly exist is with regard to tb tmeans
best adapted to the securement Of the end We
understand that the plan Of circulars addressed on
the part of the Managers of the Monument TO the
various councils has been resortedto. That course
we are convinced, will fail to secure those uniform
and thorough supplies which will be the natural
and unhing results Of the plan below.
Our plan proposes 10 commence with the high
est body known to the order, and to 20 forth with
its authority. If the plan be adopted, the Grand
Council of the United States will act Immediately
upon the State Grand Councils and they in turn
will exert similar influence upon the subordinate
councils The system win be thorough and con-
sequently the desired results win be but legitimate
effects. Nor is this mere theory, INFESTED and
untried. We call attention to the following paper,
the original Of which is in the hands Of the Trea-
surer of Eutaw Council
Received, Washington, May 20, 1858, of the
Treasurer of Eutaw Council, Georgetown, ID. c.,
one hundred and fifty dollars, in aid of the Wash
ington National Monument Society," in part Of a
contribution of siz hundred dollars voted by said
EutaS Council. JSo. M. MCCALLA,
Treas. Washington National Monument"
Here, then, is a specimen Of the working Of the
plan we recommend-an earnest Of what il IL able
to accomplish kind of first fruits Of the album
dant harvest which may be gathered from all sec
tons of our native land. And thus the Monument
will no longer be dependent upon the uncertain
and insufficient supplies which have heretofore been
raised by the operation Of imperfect plans. But
that appropriate memorial Of the nations gratitude
viii uprise in beauty and grandeur until It's stain
less marble and its towering altitude shall fifty rep
resent alike the purity of the life and the splendor
of the fame Of Washington. GEoRsErows.
TO the United States Grand Council of Native
americans, phich Is TO meet in June merit, in
philadelphia:
BRETHREs: We, the Council Of Native Ameri-
cans in Georgetown, District of Columbia, greet
you as co-workers in the glorious cause of light,
truth, and liberty; advocates Of that real indie
pendence for which our fathers suffered and, in
many instances, laid down their lives They be-
questhed TO their children the desr-bought right
Of selfgovenment; that Americans alone should
govern America; and the question between us
and our opponents now is, shall we or not leave
the same glorious legacy to our children that our
fathers left to usf Demsgogues and foreigners
say that we shall not but we Americans, one and
all say, that, by the blessing Of God, we viii. II
h true, brethren, that We have all Numbered too
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n AND and General Agency Office, tCO-
L. fumbia Place." Seventh street, Washington
D. C.-Claims for Bounty Land, applications for
Pension by the widows and minor heirs Of sol
diers killed (or who died) in the United States
and other Indian wars the war of 1872 and the late
war with Mexico J applications for Pension BY the
widows and heirs of all Revolutionary soldiers ;
Money Claims against the various Departments OF
the Government and before Congress; and claims
for extra pay for Army and Navy in California and
Oregon from l848 to 1852, prosecuted by
f. e. HASSLER, General Agent.
N Bland Warrants and Land Scrip bought and
sold nov l8-u
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CHOLERA.
CERTAIN Cure for this Disease NAV

CHOLERA.
a CERTAIN Cure for this Disease may
N be found in the use Of Perry Davis's Vegetable
PAIN KILLER.
DUBUQUE Iowa. May 3, 1855.
GENTLEMEN: feel under obligations TO you for the
benefit have received from your invaluable Pain
Killer.
We have had some cholera here on the Mississippi
thus early in the few days since, assisted
in Laying OUT and burying one of our citizens, who
was supposed to have died with the disease. The
next morning was taken with severe vomiting, &C
companed with GOODNESS Of the extremties. Warm
covering and hot publications. failed TO restore warmth
My wifes family who had used the Pain Killer with
success during the cholera in Buffalo in l849
advised me TO take IL. took two Doses at intervals
of fifteen minutes. A fine perspiration ensued, and
the next day, barring little weakness, was well,
and have been since.
II NAV have been IN attack Of ague but, whether
ague or cholera, il answered my purpose
Since my recovery, find that several Of our cit-
zens have used the Pain Killer remedy for cho.
era, and pronounced IL good. therefore take plea
sure in recommending Il 10 still more extensive
notice. -
Yours, truly, W. M. CRolZER,
Attorney-at-Law.
Perry Davis q Son, Providence, Rhode Island.
The Pain Killer is sold by Gray d Ballantyne, and
John 7. Mortimer. Washington, ID. Q.
iy g-3m
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GENERAL INFORMATION.

4
New moon 18TH 1o4s A. M. M. changes %, 9.as Am.
TRAVEL.
For Baltimore.
The cars leave daily at and 81 A. NJ, and and
AZ P. NJ, except Sunday, on which day they leave
For Alexandria.
The Washington and Alexandria boat leaves
Pages Wharf, Seventh street, hourly Fare hve cts.
For Rockville
The stage leaves every morning at o'clock. Fare
81. Office, corner Of ID and 8th streets.
For Upper Marlboro.
The stage leaves every morning at O'CLOCK o Fare
81 so. Office, northwest corner OF u and Sth sts.
For Gordonsville. .g
The cars leave Alexandria daily, at ~ O'Clock, for
Gordonsville and intermediates places
For Richmond.
rhe boat leaves the wharf at the terminus OF 18th
str, ct daily at / A. NJ, and o'clock, T. NJ Fare
Is so.
For Leesbarg.
The stage leaves Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur-
day Office, United States Hotel.
California Steamers.
The regular mail steamers leave New York on the
5th and Goth Of each month. Persons DESTROYS Of
writing from this city should mail their letters on
the Sd and 18th of each month.
The Post Office.
The Northern and Eastern Mail is opened at
o'clock A. NJ, and half past7 P. M; closes at 81 2.
The Great Southern Mail is opened at s A. NJ, and
closes at p. M. The Southern MAIL as far South as
Wilmington North Carolina, arrives at half past r.
NJ, closes at p. NJ
The Northwestern Mail is open at half past P. NJ,
closes at 3 p. M.
The Western Mail is open at o'clock A. NJ, closes
at3PM.
The Norfolk Mail arrives at IL o'clock p. NJ, closes
at p NJ, daily, except Sundays.
The California Mail direct, closes here on the Sd
and 18th Of each month, at p. NJ.
Warrenton Mail arrives at IL A. NJ, closes at 10
L. NJ.
warrenton Springs arrives at Il A. NJ, closes at
10 A. NJ. and P. NJ
Rates of Postage.
Each halfounce, under 5000 miles, prepaid cents
unpaid, cents.
Each half ounce, over ., 900 miles, prepaid cents;
unpaid, 10 cents.
First three ounces cent
Each subsequent ounce 1 cent
If not prepaid double these rates. But
NEwsPirERs AND PERIoDIoALs-paid quarterly, in
advance:
First three ounces cent
Each subsequent ounce IN cent.
And. II weighing not over ~ o., In the State
where published, one-half Of the above rates. and
weekly papers in the county where Published, free.
SMALL NEWSPAPERS AND PEnIopIcAIs--published
monthly or oftener, when sent in packages weighing
at least or prepaid, cent per OF.
PAMPHLETS Of Is octave pages or less, u cent an
ounce.
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pounds may be sent by mail, for each on, as fol-
lows
Under 5000 miles, prepaid, ] cent Unpaid, n ct.
Over III" cts.
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rate.
"Periodicals in the sense used above are publics-
| I'M hroo tha or oftoueru
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TAKE NOTICE.

TuyHE undersigned is prepared to furnish
IL TO ORDER Looking-glasses, Portrait and Pic
ture Frames of any size or pattern also marbie-top
Pier Tables. with brackets Room Moulding. Look
ing-glasses inserted in old frames
Also, all kinds of old work regilt with despatch,
and on reasonable terms.
JOHN WAGNER,
255, Penn. avenue, near Twelfth street,
an II Opposite Kirkwood House.
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LAW AND CLAIM AGENCY.
UyHE undersigned will continue to practice in the
il various courts of this District, and attend to the
prosecution of all classes Of claims against the gov
ernment He will also attend to the unfinished agen
cy business of Vespasian Ellis, Esq.
FERDINAND MOULTON,
Washington City.
+. Moulton, Esq. Ia authorized to close up all my
business connected with claims upon the govern
ment.
nov 18-1y v. ELLls.
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C1HAs. C. TUCKER, Washington, d. c.,
" Attorney and Agentfor Claims, and Commission
er of Deeds for all the States Revolutionary naval in
valid and halfpay pensions obtained; also bounty land
for services in ali the in which the United States
have been engaged and for the services Of volunteers
in the Texas Revolution Of 1885. Having copies OF
ali the muster-rolls of the Texas Revolution, he is
prepared to give prompt attention to the claims OF oil
who served, and of the heirs of those who died or
were killed while in the service.
Office and residence, No. 6lS Maryland avenue.
nov l9-dly
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n GENCY In WASHINGTON CITY,
"A WILLIAM ID. HULL, Qor several years an
Examiner in the Pension Ofice,) will attend TO the
prosecution of claims against the Government, such
as Bounty Lands, Pensions, Back and Extra Pay,
DO.
Refer 10 Hon. L. p. Waldo, Commissioner Of Pen.
sions, Hon. John Wilson, Commissioner General
Land Office, and 10 the Heads of Departments and
Bureaus generally nov 18-1y
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PROCLAMATION.

PROCLAMATlON.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.--The best mate
III rial and the best work only allowed in the SHIRTS
made and sold by WIN. II. FAULKNER, the only
practical Shirt Maker in the city of Washington. Try
them, and save money, in addition to trouble, time
and temper Gentlemen measured, and COED at
guaranteed In all cases.
Orders attended 70 with despatch. Please note the
address, SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Pennsylvania avenue, between
Third and Four-and-a-Hal SITS, south side
d~n k-lvd
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A CARD TO THE PUBLIC.
wH AVINC retired from the Lumber Husi .

III ness, would inform my friends and the citi-
zeps of Washington that have resumed the Gar
penters Business at the old stand Of Davis a Gar
rett In returning my thanks TO my friends for their
liberal patronage and assistance, would beg con-
tinuance Of the same
/ can be found at my shop at any time, in jackson
alley where am prepared 70 contract, build, and do
lob work on the most reasonable terms, and at the
shortest notice.
Having been engaged in this business for many
years feel assured that give satisfaction 70 all
who give me their patronage.
nov 1e-1y - GEO. w. GARRETT.
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AMERICAN ORGAN.


Homes not merely four square walls,
Though with pictures hung and gildedj
Home is where affection calls
Filled with shrines the Heart hath builded
Home-go watch the faithful dove
Sailing meath the heaven above us
Home Is where there's one 10 lovel
Home is where there's one 10 love US
Homes not merely roof and room,
II needs something to endear IL;
Home is where the heart can bloom;
Where there's some kind lip to cheer it
What is home with none TO meet2
None TO welcome, none 10 greet us?
Home is sweet-and only sweet
Where there's one we love to meet us