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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

CoNrESsAros or MNnERs or CONGRESS. Con-
gress has passed the bill making provision, for a
stated compensation Of members instead OF per
diem. The sum has been fixed at sGOO0 for the
two sessions Of each Congress- very liberal
amount for the members to vote themselves but
We are not sure that Uncle Sam will not make a
profit by the operation, If the measure results, as
is anticipated. in shortening the sessions Of Con-
gress and making members more attentive 70 bust
ness. We presume tina, the bill passed the Senate
in the form in which :; passed the House. II 80.
the book perquisites u members. which have heen
but another way Of piliering thousand or ffeen
hundred dollars each Congress, are cut %.
1t may not be generally known that some twenty
or twenty five years ago bill passed Congress pro-
wiling for an annual compensation Of members
1t so unpopular, however. that il was repealed
at the very next session, and J udge Mclean, now
Of the Supreme Court, who introduced il, lost con-
siderable popularity in consequence. The Compen-
sation fixed at that time was $500 annually
Government expenditure watched very closely
in those days, aud Congress now reeklessly squan-
ders millions Of dollars without attracting half
much attention as did this innocent salary BILL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

The idea Of running Fremont for the pres-
dency originated with the democratic party, or
with some of its managers, which is the same
thing. Less Than year ago, had Fremont con-
sented 10 ride the Nebraska bill, he ,rouH in all
probability hare been adopted as Me democratic
candidate for The presidency, upon The superior
claims Of higher and wore e1fended personal
popularity than any other hiring man in The Uni
ted States. We know what we say /; and the
whole mystery in due season will be fully ex-
planned. We only repeat for the present, with
a knowledge Of the circumstances, that had
Fremont, when applied to by democratic com
mitIee, consented to swallow the Kansas-Ne-
braska bill, he would have put the nose of Mr..
Buchanan out Of joint as the democratic nomi-
nee. In The face of this important bit Of secret
democratic history, our democratic senators on
ly siullify themselves in their present assaults
upon Fremont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

lRRrGuL,HIrT OF MAiLs.-some Of our eontem-
porAries have frequently INDUCED in complaints Of
the irregular,y and inefeiebey Of the post office
department. We hAye rcfrained from copying such
paragraphs because have believed that our post
masters aud route agents discharge their duties
with much faiihfalness rs usually attends the
management Of private business. Recent events
have somewhat shaken cur faith. but We trust that
the merest meut,n will produce such action as to
restore ou- former confidence.
The Bellows Falls TINES does not reach US until
Friday or Saturday, albeit I, is published wednes-
day evening. Bellows Pals is only "A miles dis
tant, and we have mail communication twice each
way daily. Moreover the matter for the Tines is
set up and the paper printed in this village in an
Office not hny rods distant from ours. Friend At
kn', you are supposed to be high in influence with
the powers that be. win you not look into this
matter and see If the fault is within the reach Of
the department.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

ANOTHER BuoHASAs STATE ooSE FoR Far
MOST. Iowa has gone for the FremOn, and
Dayton candidates by tremendous majority.
The election there has been like jughandle,
all on ore side. Iowa is one Of the States
claimed By the Sag-Niehls as certain for Bu-
chanan. Ii is certain against him. The Do
chanan men will have to arrange their tables
anew, and for consistency sake they bad better
leave out all the Northern States, for such Of
them as do not GO for Fillmore will be sure to
follow in the wake Of Iowa and march after the
Woolly Hose. - Louisville Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

welding their amendments 10 the civil and dip
lomatlc bill we think the House acted wisely,
and manifested disposition to meet the Senate
in a spri, Of compromise. Bot the South in
sis,s that tho North shall yield everything
They are in the night who insist that no part
of the money appropriated shall be used to sup
nor, the laws ofthe burus legislature, or 10 pay
the rufTians who, under the name of militia,
have been gathered together by the D. s. Mar
shall and Sheriff TO commit ouiragos on the IN
uficnding-,o burn and sack towns, and to
plumber and murder the inhabitants with ruth
less brutality. The amendmen, is perfect con.
fDrmity with the provisions Of the bill itself,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23
A Perilous Adventure.
From the Rochester Union,

A thrilling accident occurred at the Lower
Falls Suspension Bridge yesterday, the par.ic-
nlars Of which have been related to us BY an
eye witness. As usual on Sunday, large
number of persons congregated at the Bridge
men, women and children--some engaged 10
walking across the bridge; others ia viewing
the structure from the banks, &C. On the
~e'' bank OF the river number of boys were
amazing themselves by pulling upon two guys.
gi'irg them an oscillalory motion. The gnvs
vi' some ninety feet in length and attached
to ,Ah bridge directly over the chasm and sew.
els. yet from each other. They were fasten.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

In the case Of Lyman w. Aldrich, and james
+. Aldricii. who were bound over last spring
10 answer to the charge OF murder Of Andrew
Jackson Potter, of Bernardsion, Mass, The
Jury Of Franklin County, found an indictment
for manslauehier only. They plead mo, gull.
ty." The case will be tried al the November
term Of The Court Of Common Pleas. On mo-
iion, the defendants were admitted to bail in
the SUN of $1,000 each, with Doras Bascom,
Nelson Burrows, and Samuel P. Hale, as Sc
curities.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

MErrISG or COLLEGE GRApUArEs.-we learn
that the Senior Classes Of Amherst and NIiddlebury
Colleges are to meet at Bellows Pals, September
and to have a good time generally. 1t is expected
that there win be an Grafton, poem and addresses,
together with dinner at the Island House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

In relation to hops, the n. Y. Times says
"llops are dull and dropping, being pretty
freely offered, while they are in very slack re
quest We learn from England, by the latest
arrivals, that the Hop crop there is in an i'm
proved condition, aud promises TO give some
thing near moderate average yield. This
news has checked speculation here. Our adTi-
ces in relation TO the American Hop crop are
not very encouraging, and do not justify any
anlieipalion Of fair yield.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

tbs ELEcTIoss.-In Ioira, the Republicans
have elected both members of Congress, by one
1000 or more majority aud the other by from
1000 to 6 1000 majority. They have also cleo
ted the Governor and other State officers by
large majority and two thirds or more Of The
Legislature. The Fillmore know nolhings yO-
ted with the Buchanan Democrats at this cleo
tion. In Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky and
North Carolina the democrats have succeeded
by large major,ies over the know nothings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

Mns PARrlyoroy oN WArrnlxo Pr ,crs
care Won poing 10 anv ya,c,ino nIaoo al.
summer ~ asked a vonoo rrient ef Mss pn.,
iuoton on one Of tho am a. H. 49,
week She had inc, mn, nm 10 - 49,
keen mt the damn and disorreeohla ais aaJ
DnIIed he, hondLercbisr n,ore na. 90, 1"1
der 20 Loon ar ,ho oh;n "va,os,. 49, ','o" y,
1siI - ' .lf;. =" - "l'''"s P'ao's'
ba'1 49, Wv" = $50 @p =" '"' .o'e' " ner
IVA - '"e Sa'"o '''re iooA'"s d, iHo' VINO was
pSans Ju MAMMA, M A''e w, ., ,ne 'ls' i'ufi'an
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

FIVE LADIES DRowNED.-On Thursday ai-
lernoon pleasure party composed of five gen
tlemen and FIVE ladies, who were sailing ia
Boston harbor, were run down by the East
Boston ferry boat, and the boat in which they
were sailing was capsized. The five ladies
were drowned. One OF the ladies was IA years
of age, one %, one 90, one %, and the other
20. Two of them were married ladies and The
others single.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

lEfom the Syracuse Standardl
Mos, Of our citizens arc acquainted with Ann
Gleason, stuut, healthy, good naiured Irish
woman, who is frequently employed by mer-
chants end owners Of buildings to clean stores,
public halls and private residences. Her work
is generally OF the mos. aborious description,
but Ann is always cheerful, aud in fact is a IN
yersal favoriie.
Well, Ann has a husband, or at least she
had one several years ago. lie is a clever sort
OF man, with very little energy but lots OF
good nature. lie was pcdlar aud carried on
his vocation in this neighbOrhond. making
scarcely enough TO keep his family from want.
About the commencement Of the California
excitement, AIMS husband started for the land
of gold 10 better his fortunes, leaving his wife
and two children in this city. Ann received
M tidngs Of him for several years, until finally
some acquaintance happened TO see the name OF
Gleason in the list Of occupants of the Sing
/ Sing Prison. Ann could scarcely believe that
her husband had become a State Prison Con-
vici, but in order to be certain she scraped her
little earnings together, found that the prisoner
was not her husband, and returned to her home
w" mug 'D" 'SSi"S9 VI J"y """ gle''
soon aier"ard Ann was informed by friend
oil her husband, VINO was with him IN Caiiior-
MA that MT. Gleason had died IN 'he mines,
and the lille he had gathered was all Used to
oe'ray inc expenses OF ms Illness and funeral
This sad news dispelIed all hope, and Ann re.
nnqu'sheu 'he 'uea o' ever seehs hef husband
again.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

" The administration Of Franklin Pierce now
stands arraigned before the people On charge Of
having destroyed the lives, liberties, and property
Of Free State settlers Of Kansas, who were guilt
less Of any crime; and James Buchanan, by
bis endorsement Of the Cincinnati platform. is also
nrraigned as accessory after the fact. Rufus
Choate has been retained, or has volunteered, in
their defence. Query;--will he seek to secure
their aequital on the ground Of insanity or som
nambulisml
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

~ With respect to certain gentlemen Of
the old Wing party-Messrs. Everett, Win
ihroP, Lunt, Hillard and others-whose names
have been mentioned as among those who are
likely 10 go for Mr., Buchanan, we may say
that not one of them has any idea of following
the lead Of Mr.. Choate, and we speak from
good authority when we say that they regret,
as much as we do, such an unexpected an
nouncemeH; Of Mr.. Choale's opinions. Boston
Courier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

The New York Tribune has private mole
from Charles Sumner, dated at Cresson on Inc
Alleehanies, Friday, conveying the agreeable
news tina, he is at last convalescenI-'he noun
tain air having had beneficial effect TOT
three days he had been able to ride on horse
back
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

Mass MEETING AT BENSrSGroS.-The gathering
Of the Fremont men at Bennington last week, was
larger and more enthusiastic than the most san
guine anticipated. From 10000 to $1,000 per-
sons were present-more even than attended the
meeting in the same place in 1910.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

BRooKs AT NEWPORT. Belle Britain adds
the following to her letter 10 the New York
Mirror, dated August I6 -
"P. S. Letters are arriving here to-day,
addressed to the Hon. Preston S, Brooks,
Ocean House, Newport So it seems that re-
doubiable gentleman does not fear to travel in
the 'enemy's country, provided Burliugame is
not On his track"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

HoPs.-ln about two weeks, samples o.
new Hops arc expected ia market large
yield is not expected. but considering the guam
iily Of land under cultivation TO Hops THIS year
there will probably be large surplus over
home consumption, and moderate prices a''
expected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

Doctor, kin you tell me what's the mais'
of my child's nose she keeps piekln 0"
it,"
Yes, ma'am. It's probably an irritation
Of the gastric mucous membrane communion
ing a sympathetic Utilization to the epilhellum
Of the berah."
"There, now, that's just what told Louise
Sho lowed /, was wouums !"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23

ISDIASA-In this State, Fremont carries all be-
fore him. A friend writes that an excursion train
started from town containing 5000 inhabitants,
for Buchanan mass meeting, with but one soli-
tary passenger, and he walked six miles to reach
the train.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-23
G8e Otrmont 4benit.
BRATTLEBoRO, WI.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28,1s5G.
GRAND MASS CONVENTIONS

Vermont and New Hampshire In the Fieldi
There will be a Grand Rally Of the friends ofciv-
j Liberty Of Vermont and New Hampshire at Bel
lows Falls. on Thursday Aug. 18th 1866, at 10 o.
clock A. NJ The Bellows Falls Cornct Band will
DO in attendance and together with the Green
Mountain Guards, under command Of Capt Cecil
RAN, will receive the delegations from the different
towns, and the railroads will run extra trains for
half fare
HON. +. D. CULVER, or NV YoRK,
will be present and address the Convention Also
DANIEL CLARK ESQ, OF Manchester. II Is conf
IDENTIFY hoped that the committee Of arrangements
will in few days, be able to announce the attend
anco Of
HON. JOHN p. HALE,
HON. HENRY WILSON.
HON. n. p. BANKS,
The second gentleman will speak at st. Adams
on the 26th and Is confidently expected here on the
2sh
The towns around in Windham and Windsor
Counties, in Vermont, AID Cheshire and Sullivan
in New Hampshire. can arrange their delegations
music banners &c, and on their arrival at ihi.
place will be escorted by the Cornet Band, Greer
Mountain Guards. and Marshals Of the day. Sew.
era Halls will be engaged in case the weather should
prove unaSorable.
Friends Of Liberty Let there he Grand Raj
ly to hear the eloquent Champions Of Human Free.
dom
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-04
2 weeks later from California.
New ORlrANs, Dec. 10.

NEw ORLEANs, Dec. Is.
The steamship Daniel Webster arrived
yesterday, bringing San Francisco dates 10
the 9TH inst
The news from California by this arrival
presents no feature Of interest.
The rainy season had set in, and miners
were very actively engaged in their opera
tons.
The Indians continued troublesome in Or
egon and elsewhere, and serious apprehen-
slons of mischief from them prevailed.
Intelligence received from the STATE of
Nicaragua, represents matters there to have
acquired a settled aspect. Genera. Walker
had received further reinforcement OF l6U
men by the steamship Slera Nevada from
San Francisco.
Vera Cruz dates are to the pod, and from
Mexico to the 18th INST Alvarez had re-
signed the Presidency, and was succeeded by
Gen. ComoHlort. The new ministry had
assumed an organization.
ii WIS reported that ex-President Alvarez
had gone South.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-04

2. Ia the present condition Of politics
simply the agitation Of the Kansas question
Mainly, paramountly, present politics are
directed to the principle embraced in the
Kansas question - the principle whether
slavery shall be national aud freedom sec
tional,---or freedom national aud slavery sec
tionaL
3. Has the Republican party no further
purpose than the settlement Of the present
condition Of politics
The Republican party grew out Of that
condition, and It's paramount leading.
principal feature was to resist the aggres.
sions Of slavery But the platform recogniz-
ed other matters, for which we refer the
Freeman to the Platform itself, in the resolu-
tons Of 1853 and 1854. That Platform the
Freeman then approved and protested to
support Does approve and support them
notc? The Waterman docs.
word as to the future. A cordial union
of the opponents Of slavery in all parties
| will be absolutely essential to success. The
that union and if it cannot in its present
shape effect that purpose, it may require a
mendmont We are ready for any amend
ment which shall be consistent with the
great purpose OF the Platform, in itself right
and It's adoption calculated to strengthen the
Republican cause. In short, if the Platform
Is now inadequate for the purpose designed
let 1t be made better. Does the freeman
agree to ihatf Is the Freeman for union
Of the friends Of Freedom, or is for it a re-
suuecuon Of the illusions which preyalleD
previous to 1855; We really hope the
Freeman will take the ground for peace, and
carefully cultivate that friendly feeling a
mong the Wings, Free Democrats and A
mericons, which last year made old Wash
inglon the banner county of the state. That
is our purpose. Will the Freeman join US
In the good work
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-04

Holiotcay's Pills, a certain Remedy for
Indigestion and Liver Complaint. Maria
Armstrong (27,) of Edgartown, New Jersey,
suffered more than most people from ndiges-
ton, accompanied by liver complaint. Sew
eral very clever medical men told her she
was in consumption, andherfriends despair
every thing they thought likely to benefit
her, without success. At last she tried llol
loway's Pills, which quickly assimllated with
the blood, removing the obnoxious matter,
and thoroughly cleansed and renovated the
system. The result Is, thatshe was perfect
Y cured and now enjoys the best of health
These pills are also a certain cure for oil
diseases of the stomach and bowels.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-04

The Prohibiiory net. There can be no doubt
that the Maine Lrl0, so called, was designed
to prevent all the evils Of inlemperance, and
if honestly carried out would soon acclom-
pllsh It's beneficial purpose. And there can
be as little doubt that DR.. Rogers Syrup of
Lyerwoft, Tar md Canchalagua was design
cd TO remove all Pulmonary Complains, and
It It could be generally used, and early adj
mnIstered, then Coughs, Colds, and the long
catalogue Of Lung diseases would disappear.
aud the mortality from CONSUMPTION be SEN
slbly decreased. Those who have tried il
are unanimous IN its praise, and it has &C
compllshed some of the most memorable
cures on rccrod
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-04

IN THIS PAPER THE LAWS OF
GoNGkESS ARE PUBLISHED BY An
THORlTf.-Squatter Sovereign.
we freely confess the hope that the Con-
gress now assembled will be the last WE
90 FOR DISSOLUTION OF THE H.
MON SPEEDY AND FINAL-Sonot,r
Sovereign. '''''''
rms Infamous paper, as will be seen from
'he above, Is made the organ of the Nation.
al administration In Kansas in it the laws
OF Congress are published by authority. Tho
Pierce dynasty is thus conference.-the trea.
son.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-04

Washington, Dec. 27.-Mr Clayton, in an
swer to "A request which had been made to
him to allow his name TO be mentioned at
the American Convention, as candidate for
the Presidential Chair, says he prefers his
present position as United States Senator,
aud declines 10 become candidate for the
Presidency.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-04

The Green Mountain Heeman 10 con-
sequence of the equivocal character of the
Introductory of the new editor of the Free
man, we last week put plain question to
the Freeman, TO wit irheiher he Freeman
subscribed 10 the Republican Platform, in
'0hieh Freedom is paramount, and spery friend
Of Freedom, ,oithOut regard 10 former political
distinctions, is 10 meet on sqnai grounds
This plain question the Freeman DOES NOT
ANSWER but puts to us three other cues.
tons:
LIST. " is Freedom to be the paramount,
question only IN the present condition of pol.
tics 2"
We answer; it is now the paramount
question in fact-so treated by the Demo-
cratic party and the Southern X. Ms. who
are pro-slavery, and the Republicans and
Northern X. Ms, lthe few 10Th section men
excuded,) who are anti-slsyery. 1t ought
to be the paramount question until settled.