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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07
ANTI-sLAyERY, AND THE AMERI-
CAN PARTY

IL there IS one political principle that is cherish
ell in the hearts Of the great Of the citizens Of
the North, dcarcr and more sacred than party ties
and obligations, it is hostility to the extension Of
slavery Abolitonism, as the word has been de-
fined in years past, has nothing to do with it. 1t
is not Ganaiicsm which leads to wild notions and
extrayagant actions, and which will shortly subsie
1t is calm and settled discrimination, based upon
moral principle and nurturcd in conscientious con-
victions Of right and duty To this principle party
tics are made entirely subseryient; and every at
tempt to circumscribc its influence in political mat
tiers will prove abortiye.
The advocates Of slavery are responsible for the
election to the United States Senate, Of such men
as Sumner and Wilson Of Massachusetts,, Trumbull
from Illinois, Durkee from Wisconsin, and what is
nearly as certain, the return of John p Hale from
New Hampshire. They have used the power they
were able to obtain through the aid of dough-
faces from the North, to accomplish such wicked
purposes. that the true citizens of the North have
been fairly driven to the necessity of attending to
the preservation of their own dearest rights. The
gauntlet has been thrown down, the issue has been
forced upon them and it has been accepted.
One Of the strongest objections that has been,
and is urged against the American party the dis
position manifested the part of some Of its lead
ers and of portion Of its organs, to blink this i'm
pOrtant issue. Il is true that in all the elections
held in the New England States, since the element
Of Amcricanism entered into the contest, the men
elected stand square on the anti-savery platform.
1t is equally true that some of the leading organs
of the American party in the same region are striy-
ing to place their followers the Compromise plat
form of 1850. The Boston Bee, the official State
paper Of the dominant party in Massachusetts, and
the Crusader deprecate the strength of the anti
slavery element in the North, and strongly urge
the ignoring Of all consideration of this exciting
topic in the councils Of their friends Whether this
course is dictated by principle or is suggested as
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

Orr FoR Kansas. The party for Kansas thai
started from Boston Tuesday afternoon, was a,
but 100 strong when it reached Springfield
where it was joined by the advance guard of the
Hamden county colony, some so in number
under charge of Rev Mr. Knight, late of IIolyoke
A crowd Of our citizens filled the depot, mani
Testing thier interest in the great movement fol
freedom and the welfare of the individuals who
have embarked in it. The emigrants were ia
the best spirits, and did not seem to be at all
troubled about the result of the recent election
in Kansas. They intend TO have that mistake
corrected. When the train started the specta-
tors gave repeated and hearty cheers for Kansa.
and liberty. The book of the Hampden county
colony has still over one hundred names of those
who were not prepared to go forward with thi:
company, and the number will probably be in.
creased to 200 or more before the first of May
when their city lots and claims are to be located
and divided.
Over one hundred emigranis for Kansas, from
Vermont aud elsewhere, came down on the Mon
day morning train Of the Connecticut river rail
ruad, and went west AT noon. 1t is reported
that large number of persons at Deerfeld are
preparing TO remove to Kansas Immediately
Springfield Republican, An inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

IsDErRyDEScn OF TIE PAcIFIc TERRIroRY.
A long time ago, that sagac Gus and iarseeing
statesman, William II. Seward, said, in the
Senate, that the pacific railroad was more needed
to the preservation Of the Union, than was any
Legislation on the subject Of slavery. He APP
pretended no danger that the people Of the South
would desert the federal Union, because they
could not stretch the institutions of slavery be-
yond the constitution but he plainly saw that
the cnierprizing and adventurous people Of
California would not consent 10 be separated
from the scat Of government and the facilities
of commerce by distance which rendered their
position provincial.
A party is already springing up in California
looking towards separation, independence, ma
king the rocky mountains the dividing line be-
tween the two republics, and adding to the new
one all that can be conveniently wrested from
Mexico or added from the Pacific ocean. The
illibustering which our government has encour-
aged is thus returning upon ourselves the doc
trincs which have justified the enlargement Of our
territory are applied to circumscribe it. Such
party 10 California has a formidable look
There is natural and geographical founda-
ton for it, and the enterprise suits the temper
Of the people. 1t will have the prestige of pat
riotism and of local feeling i, will afford just
the food for demagoguism and it will he pu,
down, if at all, only by such concessions as the
people east Of the mountains will be most reluc-
tant TO make.-Proridencc Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07
"FLARE-UP" IN TIE MAssACHU-
SETS ITGfST ATtJiE


Tue present Leg'sa'uTe OF MASSACHUSETTS III
spirit Oh o'soty ouriosy anu ofedu'l'y 'na' seems
astonishing some time since appointed a committee
to examine Theological seminaries' boarding
Schools, Academies, Nunneries and Converts =
onuer cover o' ,nese en'iseu power, ou' "''ii0u'
the courage to declare and define their intentions
clearly, the committee proceeded to visit some Of
tho .sCa,l,olic insti,,t;ons,, In tbat STATE
According 10 inc boston -'are'nser-a very re-
spectacle authority-ths committee visited small
Catholic school in Roxburv. on Monday of last
-. -. a.. o-....a -. 81 ~ l;l.r
"''N''
ties that respectable people would DC ashained OIL
The article IN the qduertiscr describing their visit
Il insti, c.us,ic and trercbant In te LEGISLATURE
- - : .--.,I,.....
y" '1'uiu'9' "'' "un'i"sV'n VI No''N'''P''"
called the attention Of the House to the charges
therein contained. and moved for special commit
100 IN invo.,,,, n. ,l,o c.ots 1.n,, an animated
!.
us'usSioh ehsued' pehu'hg Nh'ch resoi"'ioh run
the Senate, appointing joint committee, was laid
ON the Sneakers table The resolution was adopt-
"A l.. .....
-
In the course Of the discussion the speaker IA
vored the appointment Of this investigating com
mittec. and sciycl the occasion 10 remark that II
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07
KANSAS ELECTION.

We have information by telegraph to the
effect that in the recent election in Kansas the
Pro Slavery ticket was triumphant in number
of towns-a resul, which will shock some Of
our Northern readers, but one which we have
repeatedly announced as probable The old
trick Of squalting was too good enc not to be
repeated, and now, as last year, il has proved
a success. But the friends Of Freedom must
not forget that neither the election of this year
nor Of next is likely 10 bear upon the character
Of the Constitution, in which alone, when il
comes, is to be written the Free or Slave poll
cy Of the future State. Squattlng probably
will have exhausted It's virtues before that cri-
sis comes. The men of the North have moth
ing to fear who go 10 Kansas as to free land
The true men Of the South will not long
care to be going there with their perishable
Slave property while such uncertainty still
clouds the future OF the State. Just now the
race may be to the swift, but the South has not
men to spare to fin the bottoms and cover the
hills Of the new territory, while from the North
the wave Of emigration is always flowing west
ward-ihe process is always going on More
over, the tide of foreign emigration Kansasward
is through our ports, and This is free tide
So, if any are disposed 10 grow riotous in their
rejoicing over the issue Of these territorial cleo
tons as victories for the Slave Power, we cor
daily invite them to be quick about their graf
ulaiions-to do it up thoroughly now, for the
times may change soon, and we have no doubt
they will before the fate of State of Kansas
is to be determined. Our correspondents from
that quarter, who have unanimously anticipated
defeat in the present election, are in excel
lent spirits as TO the coming time, and nave no
fears that the incubus which brushes Missouri
will ever be allowed-to palsy the energies and
deaden the vgor of her frs, Western sister,
~ Y Tins.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

TnR NV YoRK QunTnLY REVIEW for April,
has been received from the publisher, Mr. James G.
Reed, Appleton's Building, New York It con-
tains weIl-written articles upon New York Govern
ed, Post-Ofice Improvements, Taste in New York,
Washington Irving; his Home and his Works, Med
i@val History Of Athens, Lunar Influences, The
Modern Architecture Of New York, The Hawaiian
or Sandwich Islands, with cOpious notices Of Con-
iemlOlaneOas Literature. The work is designed to
supply America with that class of literature which
the best British journals have for long time af-
forded England. All the matter appearing in this
work is written expressly for its pages. This Re
view is recommended by Dr.'s Hawks, Francis and
Cheever, and by W. C. Bryant and Washington IT.
wing. Terms; $500 per annum in advance; four
copies for $40.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

DARNuMs BABY Snow We have received
a circular in relation to the Baby Show, which
is to take place at Barnum's American Muse
UNI, in June next. After man has written his
confessions, and frankly told the public how
and TO what extent he has duped il, we should
think he would have the grace to retire from
business, especially when he can no longer
plead necessity as justification for further
naraudings on the general purse. Barnum's
future attempts at humbug must be set down to
an innate love Of the thing, and to an invinci-
BILE moral obliquity. The idea of exhibiting
specimens Of rudimenial humanity, like SO
many Durhams and Black Hawks, is revolving
A mother, shameless enough to enter her child
for prize at such an exhibition, is not fit to
have charge Of one. We cannot sufficiently adj
mire the impudence of the Snowman of Iranistan
who, after having voluntarily pillored himself
a gazing-stock for the men of all times and
climes, after having introduced the public be-
hind the scenes and shown them the infamous
machinery by which he has diddled them, still
persists in connecting new schemes of fraud and
catch-penny conirivances. Boston Chronicle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE AGIcULruRAL FAm-
The next annual Fair of the New Hampshire State
Agricultural Society will be held on the llth, 10Th
and 18th days of September, at some place yet to
be designated, but probably in the Eastern part Of
the State The time for receiving propositions cx-
pires with the present week. According to the an
nouneement of the Secretary it is provided that:
"The city or town where the Fair is located, must
furnish the use of the ground, including field for
blowing, free Of charge TO the Society, must provide
all the police necessary, and furnish hall free,
for the meeting Of the Society. Arrangements suf
hclent to accommodate the people must be guaran-
teed the hotels must agree to charge only reasona
pie prices, and coaehmen must not impose heavy
tares for carrying passengers In addition some
definite sum Of money must be PLEDGED
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

PurSAN's MONTHLY MAGAZINE for April, con-
tains fine engraved portrait of Erastus W. Ellis
worth, the author of "spenseriana,' and able ar
ticle On American orators, Curiosites of Puritan
History, and numerous ether subjects. The Amer
lean orator sketched in this number, is Rufus
Choate. The writer gives an able analysis of his
style and powers of oratory. 1t also contains a
large variety of other original matter-pOetry, c-
ton, literary notices, and editorial notes We learn
that this excellent Magazine has been sold to Messrs
Dix & Edwards. for $4,000. Putnam retains
some interest in his magazine, and assures the pub
lie that under the arrangement it will be great
ly improved For sale at Carpenters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

'Algoma' ofthc New York Herald thus pours
Presiden, Pierce the result, in New Hamshrc
securing, as understood, the election of John p.
Hale, free soil, and James Bell, wbig, to the
U. $. Senate -
"The President can blame no one but himself
for loss Of two democrats from his own state.
Had he not interierod against Mr. Wells in 1859
that gentleman would have had Tour years to
serve in the national Senate as friend to the
President Last summer the President had only
to have said the word, and Mr. Morrison would
have been chosen by the legislature and that
there was nothing offensive TO him in Nh Morri-
sons anti NeLraskaism is proved by the admins
tralion party's support Of that gentleman for the
House of Representatives. But no. the President
would have Mr. lIbbard or nobody, aud he has
got somebody, or will have, who will prove
great deal worse than nobody. lie had ingen-
iously contriyed to keep one democrat out ofthe
Senate, and now an equal amount of success has
attended his exerIions to keep another democrat
out of tina, body. 1t is not every President who
has been so successful in effecting his ends"
Upon which the Boston Courier makes the
following local improvement -
"Perhaps some Of our western wing friends
have about the same chalice to commend 10 the
lips Of the late wing state committee upon lie
oc;ssion of the election of Gen Wilson TO the u .
5. Senate. western gentleman ofmuch talent
and experience in public affairs was candidate
for the Office Of U. S. Senator in 1859, and was
pressed very hard by his friends Had he been
chosen to the Senate, he would have been there
now"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

IMPORTANCE OF ADvERTisISG.-A merchant
stepded into our Office on yesterday, and in
quired for neighboring country paper. AT
Tor glancing through its columns for few mo.
ments, he threw it down with almost an oath,
and saik, Well, somebody is loser. am
rying 10 find the address of some lawyer in
whom wish 10 employ TO collect claim
which requires immediate attention. cam
find single business card in this paper -
There is no hidden moral in this little incident;
aud we thought, as he left our office with dis
appointed airs there any live man in hi,
age ofuniyersal newspaper circulation, old TO
ey enough to believe there is no use in adyer
Using Is there '-Ahon TEL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

Haven and journeyman clock-maker, has 1900
majority over Samuel Arnold, 2nd, and is elected
this is the District that was represented IN the
last Congress by Colin NJ. Ingcrsol, who voted for
the Kansas-N Nebraska bill Tin No. g. Sidney Dean
is elected by large majority over Joel W. Whitei
and in No 4, William W. WEIGH is elected over
William A. Noble.
In Hartford the vote for representatives was-
Edwin d. Tiffany, wing h. n, 1907; Mason Smith,
H. n, 1iii; Richard y. Hubbard, administration,
1912; James Is. Crosby, administration, 1920
John NJ. Niles twho had declined) 1870; scattering
12--For Congress, Clark, wing k. n, 1888; Pratt,
administration, 1869; Williams, free soil III scat
tcring 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

DEArn OF UNITED srATEs SExAroRs.-Tlrce in.
diyiduals who have held seats in the highest coun.
Gil Of the nation have recently departed this life
viz: our oVn Senator Phelps, Thomas Fitzgerald Of
Michigan, and William s. Archer Of Virginia
The latter died at his residence in the sOld Donn-
ion" on the 18th ult He was in the Senate from
1871 to lSi7. He was man Of ability, and what
is singular, considering the State he represented
Wing. In 1852, he took an active part, in the mi
noriiy Of the Virginia delegation, for the nomina
ton of his old friend, Gen. Scott.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07
TO COMMANDMENTS.

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 iacts, &C., &C., transmitted to US
early, will receive prompt attention. Our friends
by remembering this, can add much to the value
Of TUE PnGSIx. "Originai Poetry Is not sought
for with much avidity by the reading community.
The latest quotations show 1t to be very poor stock
for investment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

Az MFoRrisr SLAVE Casa eolored girl,
named Rosetta, was brought into Ohio by an agent
Of her master, Rev Mr.. Dennison Of Louisville,
KY, some time since She was declared free by a
State court at Columbus. Subsequently she was
arrested under the Fugitive Slave Act and brought
before Judge Parker Of Cincinnati, who decided
that whenever slave, by the consent Of the owner,
sets foot Ohio soil, he or she becomes in all re-
spec,s free. The girl accordingly set at libor-
~. She was then re-arrestel and taken before U.
5. commissioner Pcndery. The case was argued
Friday morning, but the commissioner reserved his
decision till Tuesday next, the girl meanwhile re-
naming in the custody Of the marshal. The mar
shall has since been eomittei TO Jail for contempt Of
court in refusing to produce the girl before Judge
Parker. On Tuesday the Commissioner declared
the girl free. She was accordingly set at liberty,
and is now forever out of the power of her former
owner
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07
CONNECTICUT ELECTION.

The annual State election for Governor, other
State officers, and members of both branches Of the
Legislature, took place en- Monday. Four members
of Congress were also to be chosen. As there were
four tickets in the field for State officers, the votes
are very much scattered and there is consequently
no choice by the people. In Hartford several q
the leading wings, men whose names pass current
at the banks, denounced all utilization with the
know nothings Their course increased the vote Of
lngham, the administration candidate for Cover
nor in that vicinity and contributed to elect, al
most, Pratt to Congress.
The following are the tickets supported by the
different parties in their late contest;-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

MUNICIPAL ELEcuoSs.--On Monday last s,u
was particularly busy in widely distant places. In
New Orleans n clean sweep was made. as but two
democrats were elected to the city government In
Calas, Ne, the tx. Ms" prevailed by $50 m,.
jority. In Cincinnati the same order was genera.
ly successful, but victory was purchased with 50.
we're fight in which some bones were broken.
At Cayuhoga Falls and sandusky, Ohio. The
"sag Nchts,'' or "say Nothings'' were success.
full This order is anti-"Know. Nothing to the
back bone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07
Gbr 9Jrrmunt 4BbGnir.
DnArrLEBoRo, SATURDAY, ArmL I, 1865.


The Phoenix will he 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
~ Those who wish to have their Probate Noti-
ccs appear in the PnGsrx will give directions to
that effect at the Probate Office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

RAT TEAM.-We understand that sporting
gentleman in this city, who has for some time
past, paid great attention 10 the culture Of rats
offers TO make a bet Of considerable amount that
he will during the coming summer, drive from
the Asior house up Broadway to Union square.
lie estimates that he can accomplish the task
with one hundred rats in harness. It will be
a novel sight A posse of police will be de-
detailed for the occasion, 10 clear the track and
all omnibusses will be required to take tho
back slreets.--N Y. Atlas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

DR. BEALE's CAsE.-Chief Justice Lewis Of
Pennsylvania, has granted writ Of error in the
cise Of Dr. Beale, the ground that the jury that
tried the case, instead of being sworn to render
verdict according to the evidence, were sworn to
try the guilt innocence Of the defendant; also,
that the defennant, instead Of being sentenced to
solitary confinement at labor, was sentenced to i'm
prisonment at hard labor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

An freshman committed revolving outrage on
young lady nliamilon last week. 1t seems
that as she was coming out of Building on the
premises in the evening, the lrishman gagged
her and carried her 10 a secluded spot about half
a mile, where the Outrage was committed with
great brutality, accompanied with kicks and
blows which almost rendered life extinct The
fellow escaped, and has not yet been caught
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

~ The willow Of Gen. John Mcneil daughter
Of the late Ex-Governor Benja Pierce, of Hillsboro
and sister Of President Pierce,-died at Concord,
n. H., on the 10Th ult., at the age of 20 Year,.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

" Gen. David S Jones Of Greenfield, formerly
Superintendent Of the Vermont & Massachusetts
Railroad has assumed the duties Of Warden Of the
Massachusetts, State Prison, to which Office he had
been previously appointed by the Governor and
Council
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

GoDEr's LADY's Book for April, has been re-
ceiyed In everything pertaining to ladies costumes
and ornamental work, the designs and instructions
herein contained are invaluable. Many of the po-
etical contributions are above mediocrity. The re-
naming portion Of its contents is not of much ac-
count For sale at Carpenters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

= We issue the PnGNIx this week one day soon
er than usual, on account Of Fast. On part Of
cur edition the date appears on the outside 'sApri
g." 1t should read capri 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

We call the attention Of our readers to Mr. Green
leafs advertisement, on another page, for gratu-
tous Teachers Institute; which every teacher in
this section should attend
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

HARPER's MAGAZINE and the KSuKERBocKER,
both for April have been received and are for sale
at Carpenters. The numbers for the current
month fully maintain their former well-earned rep
utation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

Hon. ASprEw S. wooDs Of Bath, has been ap-
pointed Chief Justice Of the Superior Court of New
Hampshire, in place of Judge Gilchrist, resigned
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07

The Toledo Blade publishes the marriage of
Mr. John Paddle to Miss Mary Canow, and adds
that the happy groom can exclaim with the poet
~ paddle my own canoe ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07
COUNCIL OF CENsORs.

In the returns below, the irst column Of figures
denotes the number Of votes cast for the Amcri-