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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09
the Early Purpose to Seize Kansas for slo-
very.


Rev. George W Robbins, aye,eran mission
ary of the Methodist Episcopal church among
the western lulgus, row residing at Alton H.,
has written an instructive letter upon Kansas
affairs. lie was iur several years missionna-
~ among tho Indians in Kansas and is person
ally familiar with the facts he relates. lie
dates back the purpose Of Aiclnsnn and the
semi-barharians whom he governs to make Kan
sas slave state at least fifteen years. II Is
the custom al Washington 10 consult ~ respect
to the appointment Of government agents those
members Of Congress who reside nearest their
location. Hence Aichison has virtually had
the appointment Of the Indian agents of Kansas
and Nebraska for years, and has taken good
care that none but the most rahid Of his follow
ers have received appointments. The Indian
agents have thus not only been pro-slaysry, but
have taken their slaves into the territory and
held them there for years in defence of law.
More than this they have several times driven
out, sometimes with violence the Methodist
missionaries located among the Indians. because
they were opposed to slavery Rev. Messrs
Gurley, Sul and Markham were among those
expelled from the territory by the Indian ag-
RMS. Mr. Robbins was seized by Col. Lea,
Indian agent, and expelled from bic mission and
from the territory in 1851, because be belonged
TO the northern branch Of the Methodist church.
Mr.. Robbins laid his .asc before the president
aud was permitted tn return to the territory,
but afterwards suffered every ndignny aud pet
ty persecution lrlu the agents OF TIC govern
meut on account OF his anti-slayery views. At
that time, NJ or Mosley, agent for the Wyan-
dotie Indians. SAID awe intend TO have this
country for slavery, peacefully if we can, but
if not peacefully we intend to have il any way
exhibiting pistol as he closed the sentence.
While the U. S. commissioners were treating
with the Wyandolle Indians, they said 10 the
Indians, "You arc to keep still on the subject
Of slavery, but you may be sure this country
will be slave territory"
In the light Of these facts how doubly false
is the charge that the emigrant aid society is
responsible for the dhisulties in Kansas. The
purpose to destroy the compact Of freedom and
force slavery upon Kansas is dozen years old
er than that society. The repeal Of the Mis-.
souri, compromise only gave larger liberty to
do what would have been attempted had it not
been disturbed. The party intended, aided as
they expected to be by other suuiherners to
/. fight Kansas into slave state, though it might
cost dissolution Of the .-SpriRgG.li
Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09

10 rush the matter through arc foiled by the
cool determination Of Mr.. Burlinsame and his
advisers, not to be hurried, but to secure fair
aud equal meeting, Col Brooks suddenly backs
out of the engagement he had himself invited
and thus announces his intentions
II have no further demands upon him. but should
he he screwed up to the point Of making demands
upon me, will yet treat him as a gentleman, ana
meet him al any coarcnicai and accessible poinI
upon equal terms"
This berays the eleven foot. 1t is simply
the old game, at which the Southern chiyalry
are prac,iced experts, Of provoking a fight, but
of securing for themselves the dicialion Of its
terms Mr.. Keiu tried his hand at j, while
Mr.. Burliugame was making his speech lie
took exceptions to one Of its statements. Ac.
cordng to the code Of honor, he should have
demanded satisfaction But in utter violation
OF the code, and for The sole purpose Of sccur-
ing for himself the advantage Of challenged
party, he reiorled by ava epihot, saying that the
statement was false. Mr. Brooks refers to this
rs an evidence OF Mr. Burlingamc's submission
to insult he SAYS nothing, however, about
the position in which Mr. keit was placed by
Mr. Burlinplme's reply upon the spot, that he
held himself responsible for the remark to which
Mr.. kent bad taken exception. This sharp
practice is habiiual with the proiessei duelsis
of the South They send no challenges when
they can possibly avoid II, except to parties
who they know will not except. They carry
On personal controversies with epitheis, until
they suppose they have placed upon the adyer-
sary the duty Of challenging, and then iaunt him
with the cuwardice they have themselves so ad-
roiily concealed
Col. Brooks will fnd that his experiment in
this instance will not succeed. The "inielli-
gen, and spirited people" to whom he appeals
will not see in his assault upoa Mr. Sumner
in his avowal, that it WAS made win deliberate
purpose to disable him les, he should resist sue
cessluly; in his repeated hostile messages Ia
men whom he knew to be non-combainis .-in
his eagemess 10 force Mr.. Butlingame unpre.
pared into a meetings in his positive and alb
rupt refusal to keep the engagement he had in.
vitcd or in his promise TO accyf a challenge
at his hands, any Evidence Whatever ofcourago
or ul the qualities Of man Of honor. They
will be much more apt 10 set liin down as
professed dnclisi who dshts 70 mite a repu IA.
ton instead ofproiccting his character, and whc
takes good cafe to have all the advantages, and
all the chances Of personal safety, on his own
de--N Y Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09

The union which ensures victory was consum-
mated, on Wednesday. at Hartford among the
frieuds u Col. Fremont In Connecticut. Two
very large and enthusiastic conventions were held
there, one Of the Fremont Americans. the other Of
all people favorable to Col. Fremonl's election;
and they agreed upon the following electoral
tiekct
At Large-lIrsrr DrrroS Of New Haven, IT.
Ius CtTLIN of Hartford
let District--Thomas Clark.
"A Dsiriet--Elihu Spencer.
90 District-Wm. A. Buckingham.
9Th Bs,rict-samucl W. Gold
Both conseaiions we're the largest delegate con-
veniions tina; We ever knew IN tina; state. number
ing about 900 each. E1-Go, Dut,on presided at
the American, md E. X. Foster over the peoples.
4 irst-rate spirit prevailed in both. Tally Con-
neeiieut for the great explorer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09

Collision OF TRANs.-In consequence OF
the disarrangement Of trains thus occasioned'
serious collision of trains occurred at Deerfeld
on Tuesday afternoon. The afternoon passen-
ger trains up from Springfield ran into the rear
OF long freight train standing on the turn out
there, but stretching back on TO the main track
The persons on the freight train were waiting
and on the lookout for train ltom the Nohh
but expected none from the South. The loco
motive of the passenger train, the "Chcopee,
and the passenger car in the rear of the freight
were shvered TO atoms, aud are good for moth
ing but old iron and kindlings The baggage
car aud platform car second on the trains
were also badly broken No person was inluF-
cd, the engineer and fireman of the locomotive
jumping oif.-SPnngfed Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09

NV YoHE.--A sort Of lcft-handtI marriage
was eonsummated between the two shells--narl
and sofs-of New York, last week. From the in
dieaiions attending the nuptAls divorce from bed
and board Of one Of the parties will take place
soon after the Presidential election The result Of
this union was the nomination Of Amasa J. Parker
Of Albany, for Governor, with the balance u the
State ticket equally divided between the Hards and
softs. Addison Gardner, soit, and David L. sey-
mour, Hard, were nominated electors a, large
Wen Informed politicians in that State say that
New York will cast over 500 900 votes at the next
election, Of which the united Democracy viii poll
10000, Fillmore 100000 and FnnoSr go. 600.
New York is sure for the Pathfinder
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09

FEANKLs CouNrY.-Charles, son Of Josiah
Brooks Of Leyden, aged two years, was killed
by cart body standing against shed falling
down upon his head, on the cath ult.-Six TO
eight hundred dollars worth Of jewelry was
stolen from the store Of Joseph Bement of Ash
field, last Saturday nighi-One Of the Smith
family begged a nights lodging of David Fisk
OF Shelburne. and paid for II by stealing a val
liable gold watch Samuel Halls barn, sheds
aud 30 tons OF hay, in Rowe, being struck by
lightning. were burnt on Monday week loss
$500, insured $50 at the Conway mutual
Levi Boutwell, Of Leyeleit and a sun of J. B.
Prouty Of Sunderland have received severe in-
juries by falling from the great beams of their
barns.-E. A. Clark has sold his house On
franklin street in Greenfield, to C. I. Fuller,
cashier Of the Franklin county bank, for 81
2O0.-A partial game of cricket between the
Greenfe d and Raxbury clubs, composed most
ly of Englishmen, played at Greenfield lAAs
week, gave much advantage 10 the RoAbuy
club, but they lefi for home without finishing
II up.-Joseph r. Child Of Greenfield is under
bonds for Trial for obtaining A. l.. Reed S name
to a note for $500 By false preienses.-O three
lrishmen now in Greenfield Jail for drnukea
fight, one was So badly injured ia the melee
that a surgeon was required to sew up the
wounds on his head.-The Greenfield military
company is attached to the Springfield regiment,
and will encamp with ii on the island opposite
Springfield, 10Th and 2ls, insls. A correspon-
dent OF the Democrat objects 10 Franklin couh-
,y Seing called "liule franklin" when she is
the 9Th Of the II in the State in territorial e1-
tent, being larger than either Hampshire OF
liamPd1H, and ahead Of all ,hc ros; Of .iinefie4
in the manufacture Of cutlery, joiner's tools
seyihc snalhs and baby wagons
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09


SARATOGA SPRiNGs, July 40 1870
II is now about the height Of the season at s,r,.
toga. 1t is estimated that there are abou, -.
thousand strangers in the place. though the boy,.,
are not all OVERCOMING as in some former se,,,,.
when there have not been 50 many visitors. "a,
there are the present year Accommodate. g..
about two thousand more than last year Copyr.,,
Hall, Union Hall and the Columbian have been a..
tensively enlarged. The great rush Of fashiop,ti.
company goes to the three large Hotels, where Nv
paying fifteen or twenty dollars per week for bo,,i
and dollar day to the walters, you may fcy,,1
yourself fortunate 10 get comfortable fare II 70,
are con,ented to pay more moderate price. Va,
have better attention and better fare. In mi. ~,
spcct Hotel life III Saratoga Is fair ILLUSTRATION, q
fashionable life in general. Where you are en-.
tented with simple unostentatious style Of li,o,
you have the mos, comforts, aad enjoyment,. liz
most health and Independence. But If yop a..
ambitious Of style, then you will sicriiee eony,,.
ienee, comfort, health, and true happiness for 4..
play, aud the mockery Of joy, mortified all ii,
while because some others are before you in a,
foolish race Of fashion. You cannot be Jene,elesi
because your expenses are 50 great You cannot
cordially, or even politely entertain your friend.
because you have nice house and nice furniture
and style 10 maintain, and possibly in the end. Won
may turn out bankrupt, as do many Of those VII,
make most display at fashionable wateriBg-pl,e.,
Contrasting strangely with the artificial haiii,
and characters Of the fashionable at Sarato-,. Il,
the st. Francis Indians in their tents, in The go,,
selfpossessei, dignhed, Industrious eonten,el s,I
cheerful, satisfied with their simple mode Of ls
and quite indifferent whether you take their war;,
or not; not troubling themselves to adopt all tie
modern fashions, especially the balloon skirts and
close waists, apparently better pleased with th.
simple jeHclry they wear than those who wear
more expensive lewelry.
There is said to be an establishment. here where
they sell imitation jewelry cheap, to accommodate
those who wish to shine in gold, diamonds and
gems, and yet have no means; which perhaps il
well enough, for the poor creatures have the W.
speakable pleasure Of shining in costly jeaely,
with irihng expense; others too have the pleasure
Of adniiring them and no very serious injury is
done, for no one suppCses jeselry to represent d.
Their virtue, character or wealth, since ignorance,
folly ,rce, inanty and vanity are so ofteued adorn.
e5 with lace silks and fine jeNelry. A little exam
inaton, too, would probably show that the ima.
ton jewelry Of these persons is no more Of show,
and false show, than their whole characters. ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09

Ex-senator Wilson told the BUCCANEERS in
the Senate some home truths in his speech
July 9th, on Kansas ahairs Take the follow.
ing.
your l.ecompte has suppressed as nuisan-
ces, the free State papers, or they have been
destroyed by MODS in the interest Of The slave
State men. Oae free State paper. the Trib-
une, at Topeka, survives unsurpassed but
the Sqnatter Sovereign, one Of your six border
ralIian journals, that nourshed by the patron
age of the administration journal which. To
the shame of the administration, is supported
by the advertising Of the Federal Government
"a Journal that has the name of James Bu-
chanan at its head. demands in this defiant and
monsirous spirit, the suppression Of this last
Journal Of the free State men, and the buichery
Of the people Of Topeka and Lawrence.
Several parties have inquired of US, Tsays
the squaiIer Sovereign why tie law has not
been put in force at Topeka, as well as at Law
renee against Abolition newspapers Topeka
IS no better than Lawrence it is also demon
allied but ills not so well known abroad. If
both Topeka and Lawrence were bloued ont.
entirely obliteraled, it would be the bes, thing
for Kansas that could happen. The sooner the
people Of Topeka sound their deafh-&neR, The BET.
ter; they are Too corrupt and degraded 10 lire.
We would like Ia be present and raise our Eb,
enezer in the funeral. 1t Is silly to suppose
for an instant that there can be any peace in
Kansas as long as one enemy Of The .SouiE hyes
upon her soil, or one single specimen of an A5o-
MiORia freads in HE sif1Eebt If Kon.,, H.,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09

FRENoNT FLA0,--oyer sixty dollars have been
subscribed by the citigpns ~ our village 20 pur
chase a mammoth Flag, to bear the names Of Fax
mont DAYroS, and to be suspended during the
campaign. A meeting Of the subscribers will be
held at The selectmen's room in the Town Hall on
Saturday evening next, at "A O'Clock, to further
consider the subject aud to make all necessary ar
engagements. An opportunity may then be had
for subscribing to this object by those who have
not yet done 50, We ought to have a Flag worth
100. Push forward the column.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09

BLuFr.--one Gill, noisy and well known
Democrat Of Worcester. Was in town the other
day, offering 10 bel $4,000 on Buchanan. The
same person offered to bet $4,000 in New
York, short time since, and was much embar-
raised by The prompt acceptance OF bis PropO-
silion, by Hon. Levi A. Dowley once the Dem
ocra,ic candidate for Lieut.. Governor, n this
Stale. Mr.. Dowley said he would bel ten or
fifty thousand, and put up the money on the
spot. Oor Worcester Democrat backed down
at once, and now has the assurance to come 10
FiIchburg, TO play bluff. -FHctbnrg RersiAe'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09

Az lNruREsrIsG FAcr.-The flrst member Of the
next Congress chosen Is republican from a slave
state Mr.. Blair Of ST. Louis. lie sympaihizes
thoroughly with the Fremont party on iae slavery
question and boldly ayowed during the canvass his
opposition to the extension Of slavery in contra
dietion TO an address put forth in the name Of the
Benton democracy, which seemed to favor it,
This is cheering omen, and badly knocks the
disunion thunder Of the pro-slavery party
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09

E3-A lady applied at the Posi-ollice the 9th
or day in this city, says the Bangor Journal,
for some stamps. Being Informed that they
were three cents apiece, she asked if they could
not be afforded cheaper. She was told that
that was the price all through the States. She
then asked il there was not a cheaper kind.
Yes, said the clerk, here are some blue ones,
which are a cent apiece. She asked if they
were just as good The clerk said they we're,
only it would take more of them and they did
not look SO well. Oh well, said the lady,
never was SO particular as some folks on looks,
and I'll take some Of the blue ones.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09

NEw IIAMrsHRE STATE FAIR.-The Directors
Of the New Hampshire State Agricultural Society
have given notice that the next Annual Fair viii
be held in Concord on the sth, 9th and 10th days
Of October. An address will be delivered by Hon
Geo. P. Marsh, of Vermont The citizens Of Con-
cord are making arrangements for the occasion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09

Gf'our young friend, Charles \. Hicks Of Rut-
land, Hhilom Assistant Clerk of the House Of Rep
resentati,es, graduated at Trinity College. Hartford
Ct, on the l7th ult The correspondent ofthe New
York Herald says he was particularly happy in
his subject-'our Law Givers, and spoke 'as one
having authority" The numerous friends Of Mr.
Hicks in this State will be pleased to learn of his
success. lie is deserving oft
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT IN SPEsoER.-Two sons
Of Mrs. c. c. Smith OF Boston, were drowned
in Whit'emore's pond, in Spencer, on Salur-
day afternoon. Their names are Charles, ag-
ed 10 years, and oscelo, aged years. They
were on a visit to their grandmother, residing
in Spencer, and in the afternoon, without say
ing anything Of their intentions, went to the
pond alone for the purpose of bathing. They
were missed, and the pond was dragged result
ing in the recovery of the body Of the Oldest
boy on Saturday evening the other body was
taken out on Sunday morning. Mrs Smith,
the mother, was in Boston. She buried her
husband year ago, and has now only one
daughter remaining. She was informed ofIhe
death of her two lovely sons by telegraph, co
Sunday Worcester Transcript.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09

EBrGeorge b. Butler has disposed of his IN
terest in the New York Journal of Commerce,
The New York Post says that the price paid
was $4,000 for one quarter, making the
value of the whole S22O,OO The Post says
that MIR. Butler has sold from an apprehension
that the election of Fremont, which he consld-
ers very certain, will tend 10 depress that kiud
of property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-23
GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE
GEORGETOWN, Feb. %. 1853

The following is the more important bust.
ness before our City Couacils last night
The report Of the trustees of the poor was
returned for correction.
The statement of the clerk in relation to the
finances of the town was recommitted for cor
rection
The resolution providing for the removal
and repair of pump on Frederic street passed
both Boards
The resolution in relation to Frederic street
canal bridge passed both Boards
A bill passed both Boards appropriating
$40 to defray the expenses of the delegates
to the Southern Commercial Convention.
The following bills were returned to the
Council passed by the Aldermen In relation
to Little Falls bridge; authorizinga loan; and
for the erection of pump on w ashington street
A bill was passed by the Aldermen in rela-
ton to the uncolected taxes, and authorizing
Thomas Jewell, Esq, the late collectors OK.
ecutOr, to collect the same; laid on the table
In the Council.
On motion of Mr.. Myers, a message was
transmitted to Aldermen proposing a Joint
meeting for the purpose of electing tax col.
lector and assessor; laid on the table by AL
dermen.
message was received from the Mayor
covering report of the trustees of the Corcoran
charity fund, which was ordered to be printed.
A resolution passed the Council, (unani-
mously,) returning thanks to A. PickrelI. ESQ.
for the able and impartial manner in which he
had presided over the deliberations of the
Board. Mr.. z. made acknowledgment in an
appropriate manner.
A message was transmitted to the Aldermen.
informing them that the Council had COM
pleted all the business before them, and bro.
posing that when the Board adjourn it be SINE
die; and both Boards thereupon adjourned ac-
cordingiy.
The Rev Mr. Aiken Acknowledges the re-
ceipt of SIT %, contributed by the students
of the Georgetown College, for the relief of the
poor.
The mass meeting of the anti-Know Moth
ings at Forrest Hall tonight, will doubtless
be one Of the largest and most enthusiastic
ever held in our city.
The offerings of beef cattle at Drover's Rest
yesterday was very limited amounting to only
20 to 100 head, all of which was sold at SO 25a
S5, on the hoof, equal to 81. 5OasIO net.
Sheep scarce and high, selling at 4a5lc per
Id. gross.
Nothing of moment doing in the -four 10 ar
ket. Sales confined entirely to the retail
trade-held nominally at s7.s7saSs.
SPECTATOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-23
BY JAS. C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
AND HOUSE


ELE8ANT FURNITURE AND HOUSE.
- Keeping Effects at Auction MON
DAY morning, March Sd, at 10 O'Clock at the
residence of 5eorge Patton, No. 463 9th street
near the Unitarian Church, we shall sell all his
Furniture and Housekeeping Effects, which are
nearly new and Of very superior quality, viz:
Handsome suite OF rosewood green and gold bro
catelle covered Furniture
Suite walnut carved crimson plush covered Par
lor Furniture
Elegant zebra wood, rosewood, and walnut mar.
ble-top Tables
Walnut carved Etagere, do Whatnot
Suite Of handsome SILK Damask Curtains. with
lace curtains, Cornice, &c
Superior Tapestry, Brussels, and three-ply Car.
Rich Gas Chandeliers, China and Parian Marble
Vases
Ornaments, Girandoles
Handsome bronze and gilt French Time piece
Bronze Or aments and Figures
Fancy Chairs, Footstools, Engravings
superior Hearth Rugs, Stair Carpets, Oncloh
Oak Hall Set, Hat Tree
Stair RoSg and Eyes
E4tehSlon Dining Table, marble-top Sideboard
silver plated Casters, Spoons and Forks
French China, rich Cut Glassware
handsome marble top walnut mahoSan-, and
painted Cottage Sets
Superior hair and husk Mattresses
Bol2tefE and Pillows
narseilles Quilts, Blankets, Comforts
Lounges, Chairs, Tables, Toilet Sets
Chamber stoves, Window Shades, Looking
glasses
Superior Refrigerator, Cooking Stove, &c,
Iogether with an excellent assortment Of Kitchen
Requisites
Terms S2O S-d under cash over that sum a
credii OF two and three months, for satisfactorily
endorsed notes, bearing interest.
Ieo2l--d JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-23
The American Convention

PHILADELPHIA, Feb 23d.-The Convention
remained in session until two O'Clock this
morning. The majority report of the Commit.
tee on Credentials, admitting the Edie delesa.
ton, was adopted So to As. This result oc.
casioned the widest excitement on the mart NJ
Southern members. Mr.. Pickett, of Ten.
nessee, left the Convention, refusing to par
ticipate further in its proceedings
The motion to admit the Louisiana deisea-
tion was carried by a unanimous vote.
Mr.. Brooks, of New York, moved recon.
sideration of the vote upon the majority report,
50 far as related to the contested seats Of the
Pennsylvania delegation, but the motion to
lay the proposition On the table was carried
oy large majority.
lie convention meets again at ten, to-day.
large portion of the Southern members
retired before the vote was taken, and split
Is anticipated at the next sitting.
IsEcoSD pIspArcHJ
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 81. 70. n-Tbs
Convention has been q scene of excit.m.nt
the whole morning. There is much df,s.t;s.
faction among the Southern delegates. which
amounts to almost fever heat Thew viii bold
a meeting this afternoon In the parlor Of thu
Girard House to determine upon future action
TheIe has been no progress in business thu,
far to-day.