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The condition Of this obligation is such:
That whereas, the above bounden -
has been duly appointed an agent for the
county of -, to sell within, and for.
and OH account Of said county; Intoxicating
liquors, for medicinal, mechanical, aud soc
ramental purposes, and no other, until the
day d., A. d. -, unless soon
er removed from said agency. Now, il tho
said --- shall in all respects con
form to the provisions Of the law relating
to the business for which be is appointed,
and to such rules and regulations as now
are, or shall be from time to time establish
ed by the board making the appointment.
then this obligation TO be void, otherwise
to remain in full force
, 1855-03-10

and - as sureties, are held and,
firmly bound to the inhabitants Of -
county, in the sum Of Eve hundred dollars,
to be paid them, to which payment We bind
ourselves, our heirs, executors and admins
traitors, firmly by these presents. Sealed
with our seals, and dated this = day Of
, 1855-03-10
LAWS OF THE TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON.
BY AUTHORITY.

- By AUTHORITY.
AN ACT 10 prohibit the manufacture or
sale Of Ardent Spirits in the Territory Of
Washington.
SEC. l. BE ii enacted BY The Lgislatir,
assembly Of the Territory Of WdshiHgtOu.
That no person shall be allowed at apy
tine to manufacture, sell, or give, by him.
self, his clerk, or agent, directly or indirect
ly, any spirituous or intoxicating liquors,
or any mixed liquors, a part Of which is
spirituous or intoxicating.
SEC. ?. The county commissioners Of
any county, and mayor and aldermen Of
any city, on the first Monday Of December,
annually, or as soon thereafter as may be
convenient, may appoint some suitable
person as the agent Of said county, town
or city, to sell at some central and conye-
nient place within said county, town or city,
spirits, wines, or other intoxicating liquors,
TO be used for medicinal, mechanical, and
sacramental purposes, and no other and
said agent shall receive such compensation
for his services as the board appointing him
shall prescribe, and shall, in the sale Of such
liquors, conform to such rules and regula-
tions as the said board shall prescribe ~
that purpose and such agent, appointed
as aforesaid, shall hold his situation for one
year, unless sooner removed by the board
from which he received his appointment, as
he may be at any time, at the pleasure q
said board
Sec. 8. Such agent shall receive Ger
ti6cate from the said board by whom be
has been appointed, authorizing him as the
agent Of such county, town or city, to sell
intoxicating liquors for medicinal, mechani-
cal. and sacramentai purposes only T; but
such certificate shall not be delivered to
the person so appointed, until he shall have
executed and delivered to said board =
bond, with two good and sufficient sure
ties, in the sum Of five hundred dollars, in
substance as follows:-Know all Men, that
we as principal,
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Like morning insects that in muck begun,
Shine, buZ, and perish in the setting sun
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-26
A MANLY APPEAL.

In the account we published, says the Con-
cord IN. H.) hdtpnd,m D,mocr0f, Of the des-
truction Of the printing establishment Of the
PdrkuHe Llndndrg it will be recollected that
rhe reason given for not lynching Mr.. Parks,
one of The editors and proprietors, was his abb
scnce in Kansas. 1t win also be recolected that
the sovereign mob resolved that he mus, leave
Missouri forthwith and that, il lre went TO
Kansas. they would follow him lhiihe and hang
him. nreply to these proceedings, Mr. Parks
has issued the following address
To the PuJAc.-When our printing office
was destroyed, | was absent in Kansas territory,
and returned forihwhh on receiving informa-
ton Of it, am filled with the passions that
bear sway-premediiaied as they hare been by
large and powerful secret association. am
happy to know that the citizens of Parkyie
and vicinity took no part in il and why my
life and property should DO destroyed by any
portion of this community cannot tell the
charge Of aboitionisn is false have never
harbored thought nor meditaled an action de-
trmental 10 the interests or institutions of Mis-
souri, but have labored increasingly to promote
her prosperity. It is true have not believed
course of policy marked out by some politicians
duty has compelled me to cross their path
which has brought on my devoted head the bit
crest persecution.
Our paper can be read-it viii speak for il
self. 1t does not claim perfection-the lead
ing objects have have been to promote the pri
ciples of temperance, morality aud virtue II
take conservative political stand, and, by mod
Grating the extremes, and by sohenins seetiona
asperities, to promnte the general good Of In
suniry and the perPeiuily of the american I'm
ion.
love the South, and have speht the bes
energies of my life to advance her interests an
her glory The battle-helds of Texas are eter
nal evidences of the fact where individua
enterprise gathered around the gallant Hous
ton, and by incredible hardship and almost 81
yeThuman exertion, the indepeI dence Of tina
vast country was achieved now one Of III
brightest stars in The constellation of States
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-26
IocaI INrrtIIcrNcr.

The Uealer Of Monday and Tuesday Of the
present week was such would do better justice to
The month Of March, than 10 the 2lst Of May A
frost in this vicinity was only prevented by clouds
and wind We learn that snow fell In the neigh
borhooi Of white River Junction If the fruit
blossoms have escaped this time We sec no present
reason why we may not expect plentiful harvest
of apples, pears and plums.
Buraed 10 Deaih.-A little son Of Mr. James
Kingston Of Procorsvillc was 50 badly burned last
week, by It's clothes taking FIRE that il died in few
hours. Matches had accidentally been left within
lis reach
n. q. Hardie has received some fine summer
hats, comely to behold, and comfortable to the
wearer. Vi5e, our chapcau.
Almost Fire.-0n Monday last the dwelling
house Of y. NJ Burnham, just south Of the bridge
in this village. was found to be on FIRE in the root
near the egrvss Of the chimney. Fortunately tho
fire was discovered before II had attained great
Roadway and was thus easily extinguishels other
wise great damage would have eusued. The Hook
and Ladder aud the two engine companies werC
promptly on hand but, happily, their services were
not necessary.
Beiioul Falis.--Thc .aygus says that Michael
Diman lately deserted his wife, aud, after having
spent 300 Of her own earnings, took the balance
$500 more, with him. Look cut for the scamp
A man named Turner was drowned in the Connec-
ticut River at the pier Of the oil bridge near So
Charlcsiown, N. H., on Friday Of last week. lie
was a single man and 20 years olj.--John Dclany
on his return from the famous, or rather Infamous
Walpole GROCERY, Friday evening Of lnst week,
was assaulted by one Of bis companions IN liquor
and severely injured.
Leeiure.--Gcn. Henry Wilson. United States
Senator from Massachusetts, will deliver a public
Lecture at the Unitarian Church in this village on
Monday evening next, Subject; "The Duties Of the
American Party in relation to Slavery" The Cen
cral has, in days past, been noted a shrcwd bui
slippery politician, but we believe he has generally
commanded the confidence q the anti-slayery sen.
timent Of the North. always excepting his Iaur pa,
in the Senate in opposing the introduction OF bill
Organizing Oregon as Free State. We have No
doubt bu, that his Lecture as above will be inter
esting and instructive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-26

"Algoma," the Boston correspondent, Of
the New York Herald, writes 10 that journal as
follows concerning the Kansas troubles -
II is within the limits OF possibility that we
may have some interesting news from Kansas
ere long. There is determination 10 fight
ed again. In order that the settlers may be in
condition 10 act effectively, in case there
should be occasion for forcibe resistance, a
large quantity Of arms and ammunition was
sent out to them from Boston about sixteen
days ago, under the charge Of special agents,
Among the arms sent out were sixty Of the
Sharp rifles, which have the reputation Of being
very effective slaughter weapons. These sup
plies were paid for with money raised by sub
scriplion principally in Boston. One gentle
man of great wealth, and who has occupied q
| high position in the political world, is said to
have given ono thousand dollars towards the
farms fund.-" and very respectable sums were
contributed by other gentlemen Of known con
soryaiive views. There is no difficulty exper
fenced in getting just as much money as is want
ed for tie purpose contemplated, and some o
the contributors gave literally only on condition
that the money should be expended 10 carrying
on the war. We shall have to turn orr eyes
to the West, after having had them so lona
directed to the East. Instead Of specplaiin,
about the consequences of foreign war, we ma.
soon DO involved in one of those contests wher
Civil blood makes civil hands unclean.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-26

TnE Kansas DrFIcuLrlEs.--Gco. s. Park,
late Of the Parkvills Lun1aory, publishes a
long letter IN the 81. Louis Democrat, in which
he says that Stringielluw and Alehison have
organized secret association which are sworn
to turn out and fight when called upon To do 81
and which is 10 be governed by the following
rules All belonging to il are to share in the
damages accruing 10 any member when pos
crbed, even at the price Of disunion all arc to
act secretly, to destroy the business and char
acier Of Northern men; and all dissenting from
their doctrines arc 10 be expelled from the Ter
riory. Western Missouri is TO be held in con-
slant terror. All the wing aud Benton presses
are TO be destroyed. The destruction Of the
hotel in Kansas City, with the presses at Law
renee, are decreed, and cannon is to be taken
there TO drmolish them. The onslaught is not
to stop until every free soiler is driven out OF
Missouri and Kansas Park says he telegraph
ed To Governor Price and President Pierce for
protection, but no answers were returned. BY
the threats previously made he traces the des-
truction of the Luminary establishment, 10 Atcl-
ison. Mr. Park promises further Developments
at an early day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-26

THE LIFE or SAN HousToS--ln this handsome
volume, lust published by j. C. Derby, we have
the first and only authentic memoirs Of the distin-
guishoi Texan warrior and statesman. The lives
Of the prominent statesmen Of the republic ought
to be familiar to every American citizen. The life
of the hero Of San Jacinto is by the least
interesting Of these; and at this time when he il
regarded by large number of the American peo-
pie as fit and available candidate for the Presi-
dency, 1t is peculiarly interesting This work Is
written by an enthusiastic admirer Of Gen. Hous-
ton, and does ample justice TO his character.
A LONG LOOK AnEAD.-The author Of this book.
A. S. Roe, is among noyelsts what Crabbe is among
poets--a delineator Of the homey realities of ex-
istence. His themes arc taken from the common
est walks Of life, and are so unideal in their char
acter as to seem scarcely capable Of presenting any
materials f5r the Imagination, nor DO they derive
any additional charm from hnciful embellishments
thrown around them by tho skill Of the author
But 50 exact and unfailing is the truthfulness Of
the scenes and characters, and 50 simple aud easy
is the style, as to win the readers confidence and
secure his interested attention through the whole
book No right-mlnded person can read it with
out pleasure and profit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-26

and refer 10 my iellow-ciiizens to attest the
fact, that while have resided in Missouri, |
have labored increasingly to promote her nie-
rests.
lave the North too never. while life lasts
shall forget the green hillso OF Vermont, where
rests the grave of my mother; nor the deeds Of
the men Of &c; nor the virtues and energies
Of the men who have made those States a
beacon.lirht--lhe wonder and admiration Of
the world, and shall ever Look upon their
glory as the common inheritance Of every Amer
lean citizen.
With regard 10 leaving this community, !
would do 50 cheetfully, as soon as could dis
pose of my interest here, we're satisfied that a
further residence was mot agreeable; but TO
leave the grave of my wife, The home ] have
TITLED years 10 embellish and improve, and
many nterets interviewer with the growth and
prosperity Of the country, and fec for no offence,
like base culprli--1 canngl. | would rather
prefer death at my own home, amid tic flow
TITS and irncs planted and consecra,od by alice
ton, and upon the soil Of the country have
iolcd 10 build up. Our press has been thrown
ntu the Missouri River may be buried there
iuo-an humble individual is in the power OF
hundreds Of armed men--but his death will not
destroy the freedom Of the American Press =
Independence Of thought and action is inherent
in the bosom Of every freeman, and il will eush
up like perpetual fountain forever God has
impressed on his universe the principles Of truth
and Justice, and they must prevail.
If there is no security in the land Of Wash
ngion il an American home affords no pro-
lection il the time has arrived when this
Union must be dissolved, aud all its kindred
ties and mighty interests broscn and destroyed
and our country drenched with fraternal blood,
then lie, me be buried beneath the turbid waters
Of the Missouri rather than live to behold such
scene. God save our country
Gro. s. PARK.
P@kriRc, No., April 90, 1865.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-26

REGIsTRATios OF LETTERS. The new plan
of Post-ofiico registration Of valuable letters
goes into operation on the first of July next, and
thu Postmaster General has Issued instructions
for the guidance of poslmasters in connection
herewith. This registration system is about
the smallest piece of humbug fa,hered by the
existing Administration. A correspondent,
mailing a valuable letter, pays FIVE cents extra
to have it registered. II it is missing then,
prompt and special measures are To be taken for
its recovery; but no additional responsibility is
deyolved upon the Department. If the letter
is lost aliogeilerihe correspondent RECEIVERS not
dime. All he gets for his extra FIVE cents is
a valueess receipt and the promise Of "extra-
ordinary care in the safe transmission" Of the
letter That we should suppose to be the duty
Of The Government without the extra charge
and this additional YAK Of five cents seems very
msch like the quarter Of dollar with which a
hotel guest bribes neglectiul waiter 10 furnish
him the dinner for which he has already contract.
ed to pay the landlord. If the Government in.
sits upon its monopoly Of letter carrying, il
certainly should assume all the responsibilities
Of common carriers.-Nep York paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-26

The grand council Of bishops Of the Catholic
church in America closed its secret sessions Of
week by imposing public ceremonies, at Balt-
more last Sunday. The procession Of bishops
marched to martial music through the streets
and celebrated high mass with great Pomp in the
cathedral. What was said and done in the
council the council alone knows--in which it is
in marked contrast with the public Protestant
councils sitting at the same time in New York.
Bishop McGill in The closing sermon, defended
the supreme authority ofihe church, noticed with
severity the political prescription of Catholics,
and found consolation in the hope that all these
prosecutions would be oyerruled for good.
Much excitement in religious circles in Gin.
ciuuati has been caused by the reception Of Mrs
Peters Protestant, of that place, into the Calho
lie church at Rome, where she was on visit
Rev 7. Turcolt, Catholic priest at Troy
N. Y, has been arrested on a charge of defraud'
ing his church of about $4,000. He had sold
the church ornaments and retained the money
besides appropriating the church funds, and no
obtaining bail, lies in Jail for uial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-26

~ The wife Of distinguished N. II. politician,
who short time ago held the Office of U. s. Sena-
tor for few months, Is not less famous among her
female friends for her frequent attempts to use what
she considers refined and elevated language than
for her almost constant failures to use it properly
Last summer she was walking with another lady in
the city Of New York, when they were passed by
an Irishman whose unusually forlon appearance
attracted her attention. To say see that poor IT.
ishman,' would have been no more than an ordi-
nary woman could say; so, putting on one of her
finest airs, she exclaimed to her eOmpanion-"DC
see that poor son of URN.
Mrs. Darlington must look to her lAurels
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-26
IMPORTANT CHANCERY SUIT
DEATH OF j. T.. FAIRBANKS
HARD TIMES---&C.
Correspondence Of The Vermont Phnnix.l
ST. IouNsnunY VI Nav 10Th lRhh

Correspondence OF The Vermont Phoenix
ST. JoHSsBuRY, W., May 10Th, 1855.
Mn EDIToR;-An important hearing in Chance
ry before Judge Poland has collected here this week
some of the mos, eminent lawyers in Northern YER
mont, and afforded us the opportunity of hearing
several very powerful legal arguments. The pro-
ceeding was in the nature Of bill of foreclosure
brought by the Vermont and Canada Railroad
against the trustees Of the Vermont Central Rail-
road TO obtain possession Of the latter road on &C.
eoent Of default in the payment of rent due the
V. 4 c. r. X. Messrs A. o. Adds Of st. Adams
and G. r. Edmands Of Burlington appeared for the
Orators, and Messrs L. J. Phelps Of Darlington
and l. b. Peck Of Montpelier for the Respondents
There was no question that the rent due the Yer
mont and Canada Company was unpaid, but seve-
raj reasons were urged why they should not take
possession under their mortgage. 1t was claimed
that by the original agreement between the two
Companies, the Vermont and Canada Road was to
be completely finished before the lease to the Cen
trail took effect, and that in consequence Of the fail
ure Of the V. s c. Company to do this, the Central
had been obliged to finish the road at an expense Of
$3.50 900, which ought equitably be applied either
as offset or in payment Of the rent II was further
insisted that the mortgage to the Vermont & Cana
da Company did not include any personal property
Of theVermOnt Central, or that lift did, the convey
ance was fraudulent in law, because no possession
was taken by the mortgage; and that, at any rate
the mortgage could only cover such personal prop
erty as the mortgages then owned owned, which
was about third of what is now on the road. And
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-26

NEW HAMPsnfnE.-Th Legislature of this State
win assemble at Concord on the 9Th of June, less
than two weeks hence. As the reign Of new
party is then to be inaugurated, and two United
States Senator'S are to be elected, the proceedings
will be watched with great interest. The proprie-
tors Of the Independent Democrat will publish, at
Concord, Daily during the session, the subscrip-
ton price Of which will DO but 20 cents All in
terested in the proceedings Of the Legislature should
have copy,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-26
HISTORICAL MEMoRANpA.

A correspondent Of The PAoHir, some weeks
since, called the attention Of our readers to the i'm
por,ance Of preserving the records pertaining to
the early history Of the towns in wiDJlam County.
We wish at this time to renew that notice II none
Of our correspondents feel willing to furnish Us
with brief histories Of their respective towns. we
wish they would at least. consult their town records
and II they cannot discover some maieriel that
viii throw light on the early conventions held in
this State Unfortunately for Braitletoro, and to
some extent for the county, its carly municipal rec
ords have Perishci by Grc,--a loss which is ire
parable Other towns have not yet been 90 unfor-
tuna,e, and their early records may bring 10 light
many names and much important matter for histcr-
zeal purposes.
We gladly give place to the following from an es-
teened correspondent, and hope its presentation
will stimulate others to follow an example 50 praise
worthy --
.-..ry CUMMINGS; You are at liberty to publish
the following statement il you deem it worthy Of
place under your title Of 81 Historical Memoranda -
Committees Of Safety for 70pnshead in the County
Of Cumberland.
lT76 Joseph Tyler, Samuel Fletcher.
Delegates TO the Convention.
1776 July "a. at Dorset--Capt. sAm'l Fletch-
CT, Josiah Fish.
3" Oct. 30, at Westminster Capt Sam'l
Fletcher
1777 Jan. 10, at westminster-capt, sam1
Fletcher.
4" June 4, at Windsor-John Dyer.
Representatives from Totrnslead.
l77s-T9 Slm1 Fletcher.
1850 Silas Hayward.
1881, $500 Joshua Wood.
1872 No choice.
l7s3-Si Joseph Tyler.
1871, 94-95 John HaIeltne.
1929, 96-lS03 Ephls.im Wheclock
lSOi-G John Dyer.
1907 Sam1 Fletcher
1908. 1918 Ezekiel Ransom.
lSO9-ll John Dyer.
lSl4-l5 AMI DoOlttle, Jr
lSl6-lT,2 Munnis Kenney.
1918, 20, %, 81 Peter r. Tan.
1919, % Dana Bailey.
1875 Luke s. Rand.
ls2a-27 Epaphro' Ransom.
1S2S-3O VIM. II. Shafter.
1881 John L. Marsh.
1882 No choice
1888 Waitstill X. Ranney.
| lS34-36 Chaplin Howard.
ls37-39 John II. brigham.
1910 Sam'l y. Thompson.
1Sil-42 James NJ. Shafter.
1913 Nathan Fisher.
l74i-l5 Henry l.. Aiken.
lS46-47 Aurelius G. Howard.
lSiS4s james II. Phelps.
1850 VIM. II. Joy.
/ 1851, 80 +. d. Sawyer.
1852 Oscar r. Garfield.
1854 Horace Fletcher
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-26

VIRGINIA. ELECTION. election for Governor,
State Legislature, and members Of Congress in Vir-
ginin, took place on Thursday Of tins week. The
canvass has been conducted very vigorously by
Henry A. Wise the administration candidate. lie
has spoken nearly two hundred hours, denounced
the Know Nothinss with unprecedented bitterness,
and declared his belief that he should whip his OPP
ponents clear out Of sight. lie estimates his ma
jorty at more than 10000. Per contra, the organs
Of the American party are equally confident o.
carrying the State, with clean sweep. Judging
from these indications, and the statements made on
both sides, and in the absence of all returns, vi
are led to think that both the opposing candidates
may be elected by 10000 majority.