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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28
A LARGELY,

The season Is now rapidly approaching for the
farmers Of this and adjoining counties to do their
planting and sowing. The inducements for Guilt
waiting the greatest possible breadth Of land were
never greater than at the present time. 1t is true
that labor Is scarce and commands high prices
But the rates at which all agricultural products
sell readily and for cash are proportionately high
or than labor. The ruling rates for potatoes, but
ter, cheese, meats, and grain would have been
deemed fabulous a few years since; and the sup
ply will not be equal to the demand until after
another crop shall have been brought into the mar
ket.
We hope our farmers will consider this and plant
and SOW every acre possible the present season.
We sec no reason why the number Of acres c~ultiva-
ted may not be materially increased this year, and
at remunerative prices. Corn is quoted in Boston
from $l,05 to $l,i5 per bushel; northern rye at
$780, barley at 81 ,30i oats 10 to 76 ceuts; wheat
$500 to $3.50; and white beans at s2,75. II
farming will not pay and pay well at5uch prices
it never will. We believe those competent to judge
in the matter agree in the opinion that present
prices will be very generally sustained during the
season.
Let every farmer then raise every acre possible
ofwheat, corn, oats, barley, rye and potatoes; and
what cannot be planted this spring can afterwards
be devoted to buckwheat, turuips &c. With good
care and an average season golden returns will re-
suit from every such investment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28
A OATH.

Rev. DIR. Bacon, who had previously been
appointed Catholic Bishop Of Maine was conse-
Grated 10 that Office al 81. Patrick's Cathedral ia
N. Y. on Saturday last. The New York Her
aid of Monday, gives a full account of the cere-
monies of conservation, and the following oath
taken by the Bishop elect, which is similar in
form to that taken by all who are raised to the
Roman Catholic episcopacy -
az, N, elect of the church Of NJ, shall,
from this hour, hencelorward, be obedient to
blessed Peter, the Apostle, and to the Holy
Roman Church, and to the most blessed father,
Pope Plus lX., and to his successors ~canonic-
ally chosen. l shall assist them to retain and
defend against any man whatever the Roman
Pontidcaie, without prejudice 10 my rank. /
shall take care to preserve, defend, and promote
the rights, honors, privileges and authority Of
the holy Roman Church, Of the Pope and Of
his successors as aforesaid. With my whole
strength | shall observe, and caused to be OBJ
served by others, the rules Of the holy fathers,
the DEGREES, ordinances, or dispositions and
mandates of the Apostolieal See. When called
10 a synod. | shall come, unless | be prevented
by a canonical impeachment. 1 shall personally
visit the Apostolic See once every ten years,
and render an account to our most blessed faith
er (ihe Pope) and his successors, as aforesaid,
Of my whole pastoral office, and Of every thing
in any way appertsining TO the The state of my
church, to the discipline of the clergy and peo-
pie, and to the salvation Of the souls committed
to my care and | shall humbly receive, in re-
turn, the apostolic mandates, and most diligent-
ly execute them. But il !. be prevented by a
lawful impeachment, shall perform all The things
aforesaid by a certain messenger especially au-
thorized for this purpose, a priest Of the diocess,
or by some other secular or regular priest Of
tried virtue and piety, well instructed on all
the above subjects. J shall not sell nor give
a,oay, nor mortgage, enfecf Gieo, nor in any
cay ALLEVIATE The possessions belonging 10 my Ia
bic, .i0ithoat the have Of Me Roman PontiG.-
And should ! proceed in any alienation Of them,
/ a ,ciHing 10 contract, by The Dery fact, The
penalties specified in the constitution published on
his subject"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28
LEXINGTON AND LEcoMrrE.

The interest which is manifested by all lovers
Of fine horses, in the recent race between the
famous horses, Lexington and Lecompte, over
the Meiarie Course. New Orleans, prompts us
TO give an account Of the contest as we find il
in the New Orleans Picdyuns of the 18th in
slant =
Lexington drew the track, and the squab-
Bile between the starters, in regard TO the start,
was really amusing. In all the four mile races
which have previously been run, il has been a
maiter Of very little importance, but upon this
as upon nearly all the great occasions of life a
"fuss" adds to the excitement, and that was the
order Of the day. But it did not in any manner
affect the Judge who started the horses-he seem
ed to have a proper and inst idea of thenecesiiy
of an even start, and nothing else but an even
start would suit him, and that he gave.
At the tap Of the drum they darted like
thunderbolis, each determined, to lido or die''-
around the turn they 81 like twin bullets,
not a shade between them; up the back stretch
they flew like doves escaping from a hawk-ai
the half mile lin SO seconds, they were locked
around the turn they tried ii again a Sigh,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

"TmC ousrRr JouRsAL-"-we have received
the first number Of a new weekly paper published
in Boston, by our esteemed friend, J. J. Piper, Esq,
editor Of the Pitchburg RereiHe.
The outside Of the number before US contains a
capital original story by Mrs. Z. Oakes Smith. and
an original article on the "Cuitivation Of Forest
Treos," together with a well selected miscellany.
The inside is equally we'll filed with choice matter,
chiefly original.
The Country Journal is just such a paper ms we
have long looked for to supplant the pernicious in
auences exertedby tt1fblood and murder stories,
and the maudlin senth6entality of the fash story
papers of the day. 1t contains matter that will
not only interest, but instruct. every member Of a
farmers or Mechanics household. It is edited with
an ability and taste rarely e~xcellcd, while its corps
Of contributors would grace any periodical TO which
they might be attached. II any Of our readers de-
sire a Literary, Family and Agricultural Journal
we them to subscribe for the above
paper. Terms $500 per year, invariably in ad-
vance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

RELIGIOUS IsrELLIoEScE.-Rev. John s. Brown
OF Fitrwilliam, N. H., and formerly of this village,
has accepted the call of the First Congregational
Church and Society in Ashby. Mass.-Rev. Hub
bard Winsiow Of Boston. will supply temporarily
the pulpit Of the Congregational Church at Bur-
lingtOn, made vacant by the dismission of Rev. Mr..
worcester.-In the College at Burlington, fifteen
students, most Of them seniors and juniors have
experienced religion.-A New Hampshire pastor,
with a wife and nine children to support on a sala-
ry Os $3.50, lately sent 50 to a foreign mission
agent in Boston.-The First Baptist society in
Lowell, Mass, have raised the salary Of d. G. Ed
dy from $1,000 to $500. Mr.. Eddy is the present
speaker Of the Massachusetts, House of Representa-
tives, -Rey. Henry NJ. Bridge will be Installed, May
10th, over the Orthodox Congregational church in
Warwick. Mr.. Bridge was formerly a preacher in
the Methodist Episcopal church. but having chang
ed his doetnnal views about a year ago, he has
since aboTed with much acceptance in Warwick.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28
t FROM EUROPE.

The mail steamship NashriHt-a substitute
on the Collins line-arrived at New York,
Sunday noon with a weeks later intelligence
from Europe.
Dipiomacy.-The weeks news may be briefly
summed up. The Vienna conference had ad-
journed till April 9th, to await the Russian
ultimatum and the arrival Of he French and
Turkish ministers of foreign Affairs at Vienna.
Public opinion was pretty equally divided as
to the final result, but the feeling was growing
stronger that nothing is left bv, to iigh, il out.
Ali Pasha, Turkish minister, arrived at Vicn-
ma on Friday, and would take part in the fu-
ture discussions Of the conference. NJ. Drouyn
De Lhuys was expected to mrive at Vienna
from Paris on or before the 9th, and would
place himself in communication with Lord
John Russell and his colleagues. II was con-
fdently expected that the question of peace or
war would be decided during Easter week.
1t is said that De Lhuys' recent visit to Lon
don was to demonstrate against any concessions
on the part of the English cabinet.
The Russian party is said to be predominant
at Berlin, and Prussia will probably throw
herself into the arms of the Car, in case Of an
unfavorable result of the conference. General
Wedell's return 10 Paris as Prussian envoy,
has been countermanded, and Colonel olberg,
an aiiache of tho Prusssian legation, has also
been recalled, indicating that the negotiations
are closed. 1t was said that the allies were
about to present an ultimatum to Prussia, TO
declare either for or against the western pow
ers.
The War.-Tbere has beep n successioo n,
saneuinary conflicts between the French and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28
TO

We solicit correspondence from all parts Of this
and the adjoining counties, both In and out Of the
State, upon all subjects which interest the public
All News, local occurrences, fires, storms, acci-
dents, meeting, facts, &C., &C., transmitted to us
early, will receive prompt attention. Our friends
by remembering this, can add much to ue value
of The PnoSIx '0riginalP Poetry" is not sought
for with much ayidity BY the reading community.
The latest quotations show ii to bea very poor stock
for investment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28
SPIRIT OF THE VERMONT PRESS,
ITEMS A -


The Montpelier Wafchman continues It's warfare
against the *. MS with undated vigor. Hav-
ing questioned the editor Of the Standord and Star
as to the course they are willing to pursue. without
receiving any reply, the Watehman says
1.-THE editor of n X. N. organ can Of course have
no will Of his own. Bound by oath to obey 'sthe
commands Of the State Council President or his
Deputy, and 'to comply with the will Of the ma
jority, though 1t may conflict with his personal
preferences"-he is of course tongue-tied: he can't
tell what he will do without q dispensation from
head quarters Like a slave, he must obey orders.
The most that such an editor can do is to express
his wishes: possibly, like the poor publican, he can
stand afar or" and humbly beseech the sublime
President Of the order Of the Star Spangled Banner
to give him Instructions
Afer giving the vote, by which the resolutions
for Freedom and against secret societies were adopt
ed by the New-York Legislature,-which vote was
In the Senate l6 yeas and Q nays; and in the House
81 yeas and 8 nays-the Waiehman remarks:
sssome Of the slayocratic (Silyer Gray) X, NA
refused TO uofe on fAe resolufions nevertheless, tho
ayes above include two-thirds Of the Legislature
The New-YOrk Senate consists Of so, and the
House Of 12S members. A majority Of the former
branch Is, is Of course II; and Of the latter Co.
''s ~eie"fes VI the ayes on the above y0teT
including ''two-thirds Of the Legislature they
did not constitute a majority in either brunch.
We Watehman learns that the Rmigratinr Com
pany have arrived safely at Kansas, and find the
country quite equal to their expectations.
Tho Patriot publishes what purports TO be the
Consultations Of the Grand, State, and subordi-
nate Councils Of the Supreme Order Of the Star
Spangled Banner" and in a leading editorial de-
nounces them in no measured terms, An appeal
is made TO the ''honest Whigs''-as though the
Patriot ever believed that wings were honest-tO
pause and rcfect before they ''crawl under the gate
into the den Of Hindeoism.'
The Patriot condemns the course Of the 'federal
-abolidon-Hindoo editors in this State,' for de-
nOuncing the invasion Of Kansas by the minious Of
slavery for the avOwed purpose Of controlling the
elections Of that territory. Because, reasons the
Patriot substantially, there is a fair prospect that
slavery will never be permanently established in
Kansas IL is mean 70 Gludo 10 the '-scircumstaacs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28
PUBLIC GOOD BEFORE PARTY.


We have been sorry to observe that very respcc-
taole Journals nave m to bolster up inc con-
uuc' OF certain individuals, connected WIN the Ia
nous Nuhnery Oomn't'ee Investigation IN Massa-
cnuse'tS, ana nave sought to shield the notorious
Joseph HISS from public odium, by ascrihing the
general condemnation Of his conduct to party ma
hgnity'' Even some Of The papers In tins state,
IN 'her zeal Tor the American party have been led
70 defending OF siurrlng over conduct which other
wise uney Nou'u DC the MIST 70 denounee-
INV Pa'ulan Organs " en'Ors shoulu dciehu
the parties to which they are attached and profess
70 belong when The doinss OF such parties are de-
iensibie' and should e1tennate their actions when
eA'enuaton Is right ana just, is both proper and
necessary But the a"empt 70 JUSTIFY all Partfan
oonauc', merely because hH par'ilan' Is contrary
70 SOUND pohcy' anu Is suo'ersi'e Of every prinei-
p'e OF JUSTICE anu Oh Hght' ana every enort at such
Jusuhcauoh VIII ho' only WORK INJURY 70 the party
IN whose pehai MS put 'orth, but viii rccof With
DAD enec' upon those who stand up for the wrong
uoer ana seek 70 shield MIN rom punishment
Joseph HISS was chosen by the same party that
elected al but six or eight Of the members Of both
branehesof the Massachusetts, Legislature. While
pretending TO act In his official capacity he has been
guilty Of conduct, disgraeeful to the Legislature Of
which he Is 4 member. and 10 the party that placed
him in power. II that conduct is not rebuked by
the House We nay safely infer that Il does not ex-
cite their disapproval Of his actions; and II the
avowed organs u the American party sustain him.
aud the House In not rebuking him, the public will
have ample grounds for recognising this now i'm
mortal hero AS an exponent Of the principles Of that
party which brought him before the public.
Having heretofore expressed a hearty approyal OF
the principles Of the American party as laid down
in Gov. Gardner's Message, and as generally avow-
ed by It's orpnns. and publc declarations wa shall
not be accused Of '~parti,an rancor' when we say
that every attempt TO Justify the course pursuedb y
the Nunnery Committee in general, and by Joseph
Hiss in particular, will do more, II suffered to pass
unrebukel, to break down the party now dominant
in New England, than the combined efforts Of all
its enemies could ever accomplish. Nothing short
Of the free and undisguised condemnation, on the
part Of the American press, Of the whole trans
action, will ever satisfy the moral ointment Of the
people Of New England. 81 long as this is with
held their completely in the matter will be a fore
gone conclusion
IL true that a party fresh from the people and
Invested OIL old party leaders VIII be liable to many
u WA 'n' Jun grave errors
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

The BAPTIST Anniversaries, are TO be held at
Chicago, during the month Of May. To accommo-
date those who may attend, there will be a reduce
ton of fare to the amount Of one third Of the rcgu-
lar fare. Tickets will be sold to go and return, and
there will be a choice Of routes, as follows; Pas
sengers can proceed directly from New-York over
the Erie Road to Dunkirk, and thence along the
Lake shore to Cleveland, Toledo, and by the Michi-
gan Southern road to Chicago-or leaving the Erie
road at Elmira, they can proceed, via Canandaigua,
to Niagara Falls. and 30 on by the Great Western
road through Canada and Detroit, and thence to
Chicago by the Michigan Central. The time en-
braced by this arrangement, extends from May Sd
to May 25th. The fare as reduced from Ncw-York
TO Chicago and back, will be $29.3i.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

LIITELL's LIVING AGE.-We learn from the Port
land .idreriiser that Ex-Gov. Crosby of Maine. is
about to remove to Boston and become connected
with the editorial department Of Liiteil's Living
Age. The Boston Post says -
Crosby is a ripe scholar, a gentleman of
ripe taste, and an accomplished writer. We know
OF no one more competent to fill the position named
than MIR. C., and congratulate him upon his ex-
changeo Of the turmoil Of political life for an ayoca-
ton 80 muchmore eongcnial with his disposition -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

woAKS's RiGHrs.-Miehigan Is in advance Of
all the othor States in destroying the unity Of the
marriage relation, 50 far as that can be done by
creating a diversity Of interest, between husband
and wife. By a recent act Of the legislature Of that
state a married woman may wholly control her real
and personal property without the consent Of her
husband. aud also sue and be sued, without joining
the husband In the suit, in either case.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28
Gbr yrrHlunt 48bGnir.
DRArrLEBoRo, SATURDAY, Arnl Is, 1866,


The Phoenix will DO printed at present on
the afternoon of Fridays. BY this arrangement we
are enabled to give our readers the report Of the
Cambridge Cattle Market, - and we feel quite sure
that most of them would prefer one days delay to
the omission Of that report.
n Those who wish to have their Probate Motif
ces appear In the PHOENIX will give directions TO
that effect at the Probate office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

Ills fill from his once high estate must be imputed
to unwise associations rather than 10 innate depravi-
ty; but when o man has got started on a downward
track there is no telling where he will stop. II
would not surprise us IL the individual above named,
II he does not soon mend bis ways, will yet sink 30
low as to become a member Of Congress, or some
thing else equally as degrading. As it is we are
led to hope that the strength Of his carly a~ssocia-
ton will exert n restraining influence, while we
wish him success in NIL his Iatcfnl undertakings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28
uIsronIcAL

In the following tables We give a complete list Of
the County officers for windham County, from the
year 1886 to the present time; also a list Of the
Judges Of Probate for the Districts Of Marlboro
and Westminster for the SAINT period. The Office
Of Chief Justice, rs II had previously existed was
abolished In 1924.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

English sickness had not diminished, although
il yielded more readily to medicine. Field OPP
~erations were expected to IN the Sd
inst. before Sebastopol.
Nineteen steamships Of war, being a portion
Of the Baltic fleet, sailed from Spithoad, Eng
land, on the 9TH, and their departure was at
tended with all the demonstration ofenihusiasm
witnessed last year a, the departure Of Sir
Charles Napier. The convention between
Turkey and Great Britain by which the form
er is to furnish 10000 troops for the British
service during the war, was ratified at Con
stantinople, March 18th, The Russians have
established two fortified camps, each Of 80, 900
men, to defend the Baltic provinces. All the
harbors arc being blocked up by sunken ships,
so as to obs,ruct the entrance Of hostile fleets.
General Nc1rs.-Parliament had adjourned
for the Easter holidays, but would reasonable
on the 10th. The London Times devoies. a
leading editorial to the defense Of the know
no,hings of the United States. Rev. Mr. Boyle
a Roman Catholic priest had recovered ono
thousand pounds Of Cardinal Wiseman for libel.
The French are well pleased with the project
ed visit Of the emperor and empress to Queen
victoria, ana u IS reported ihat inc ia"er WIZ
soon rcclprocaie the VISIT. IL Is also saiu mat
the Sultan ofTurkey will accompany Napoleon
TO the Crimca. The French government has
commenced criminal prosecution against the
Publisher OF the belgian edition Of the sup
ressed pamphlet. relative to the war The
spanish government has demanded the recall OF
$500 "
LORD howden, the British ambassador, Tor ms
Interference IN religious matters
ONE WEEK LATER.
The steamship Africa from Liverpool April
ii,h. arrived n, u,I;e,x "Wednesday even;no
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o''"e u'su' S,nes rePon themselves ready
W ope" 'e general commandment oil oeoasioPol
ou' having oeen IN inc same state Of readiness
some scores OF umes before nobody anticipates
sna' iney 'h'enu 10 begin Russian agents at
'ienna report a saneuinary engagement, March
-ou" W, auv,ces IRON 'oe orlmea make no men
ITO" Oh IT, women, and children and the sick
are oeing sent gu, OF Seoas'opoi into the interior
o' 'ne 'rimea. Disturbances occurred at kra-
Io'a rom persons Illuminating their houses on
news VI "e Ozars Death. Menschlkoff Is not
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

FIRr IN w~NcHESDoS.-A large barn be-
longing TO the Winchendon Manufacturing
Company, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday
evening, l7th inst. The building was used
partly as a store house by Capt. T.. Murdoch,
Jr., who had in ii grain and hay to the value of
$500. Insured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

On rHE DOWNWARD TRaoK-Wm. ]. Merriam,
ESQ, Of Fi,chburg, Mass, has been admitted TO
practice as an Attorney in oil the Courts in that
State. Friend Merriam was at one time a respect
ed member of a very respectable fraternity. For
many years he published the Fitchburg Sentinel ~
credit to himself and to the town In which he lives.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

II We learn that Floyd, a brakeman on the
Passumpsie Railroad, and an account Of whose ar
rest for various larcenies from the cars Of that road
we published q few weeks since, broke Jail on Sun
day night. A reward Of $50 is offered for his cap
turc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

AGRicuIrURAL-0ur readers will End on our
fourth page a choice selection Of agricultural mat
ter, among which may be hints that will prove SER
vieeable. Never omit reading the fourth page.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-28

INV HanrsHIRE.-In 1850 the number Of farms
in New Hampshire was 1929, and the number Of
bushels Of wheat raised, during the same year, was
lS4, 65S.