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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-02-16
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BRATTLEBoRo, VT.
ATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1856.
THE PRESIDENTS PRoCLAMA-
TInN

4, ano,h.r .ol,o,, ,.;l, n. c,,nd n nrocla-
nation =, III, pro.;,i.n, ,ouchinr Kansas ac
G,;r. Tho oxecu,;vo nu,borities of the conn.
,rv have. se.,,;nvlv. ms, discovered that Knn-
sas has becu tho ,h,at,e of some transactions
that do NOT perfctly accord with generally
,.ce;ved not;o,s of civil propeietv. These
troubles arise, rs we are informed by the
Proclamation. from four sources:-cornbina-
,ious formed within the Territory TO resist
the execution of territorial laws; n contem-
Mated armed intervention by persons residing
wi,hout the Tertiary hut near its borders /;
inhabitants or remote S,nte. who are collect
inc money. engnsinss men. and proyidinp nrms
for the same purpose; and the efforts of com
binntion. within the Territory TO enlist the
sympathy and cooperation Of those friendly
to their cause in the several States.
TO an unpreludiced mind it seems very
singular that the President has, for the first
time, felt il necessary to notice the prepara-
tons for nm irruption in Kansas by the "bor-
der ruiliansu of Missouri. He appears obi
yious to the fact that similar preparations
have not only b,en made heretofore, but that
armed interyen,ions in the affairs of the Ter
ritory have twice taken place within the pnst
yenr. One of these armed hordes created the
territorial legislature that enacted the terrific
rial laws the Executive is so DESTROYS to have
carried into efiect-laws which are disgrace
to any republican government; the other Sc
rured Tho .I.c,;,n Of \vh;,f.lJ n ,n;,;on Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-02-16
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The new and mammoth steamship Persia,
which left Liverpool on the Goth uli, arrived
at New York, Saturday, after passage Of
fourteen days. The Pacific sailed from Liver
pool on the 23d, and has not yet been heard
from.
The news continues favorable for peace
Russia's sincerity is questioned, but Appearances
are all straightforward. The peace conference
will probably be either at Frankfort, Paris or
London. II is supposed that Baron Brunow
will be the Russian plenipoteniiary, and Lord
Clarendon will probably represent Great BIZ
tain. The London Saturday Daily Nelcs learns
on undoubied authority that the prelmnaries
10 treaty will be signed probably before Tues
day Jan. 29,) and certainly before Parliament.
An armistcs will be concluded Immediately af-
ter signing the preliminares, and negotiations
with view to a comprehensive treaty, will be
commenced Immediately. It further learns
that it is the determination of the allied powers
TO exercise to The full extent the right reserved
TO them by the fifth article of the Austrian pro-
posals, to bring forward additional stipulalions
for the general interests Of Europe.
The Vienna correspondent of the London
Times states that in that capital the most siren
uous efforts are making 10 induce England not
TO insist on the disarming of the Russian for
iresses on the eastern shores of the Black Sea.
Great complaints are made of the obstinacy of
Sir Hamilton Seymour in this matter. Ii is
feared that the British government will no, con-
sent to sign the preliminares Of the peace un-
I'll perfectly clear Interpretation has been civ.
en- 10 the fifth proposition, which covers this
subject.
The acceptance Of the Austrian propositions
has been published officially at ST. Petersburg.
The announcement tltes that the chief condi.
ton is the naturalization of the Black Sea. to
be secured BY treaty between Russia aud Tur-
key, Prussia being ready to discuss The other
points. II is stated in diplomatic circles that
Austria considers the word ng of the PROPOSE
tons entities Russia TO maintain all existing
hr'resses on the Black Sea. Further il is ru-
mored that the allies intend TO maintain an ar
my IN Turkey ill the reforms in favor of the
Christians are firmly established. This prone
sal Is extremely disiasleful both to Turkey and
Russia, and Austria proposes to maintain her
army IN The Danubian principalites so long as
the French and English occupy Turkey.
IL is hoped that an armistoe NAV be signed
on or about the I'd of February. The warlike
preparations Of the British government are pro-
e'eoing as II no pacific intention had been re-
ee"ed, aud recent requsilion has bsen sent
'of transport accommodation for four thousand
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-02-16
NEW HAMpsHIRE poIIrIcs.

The anti-Pierce, anti-Nebraska citizens Of New
Hampshire held Delegate and Mass Conventions At
Concord, on Tuesday Of last week. Notwithstand-
ing the severity Of the weather and the bloekaded
condition Of the Railroads 1.-The assemblages consti
ted one Of the greatest political gatherings wit
nesseed in that State since 1910. The enthusiasm
was unbounded.
The Delegate Convention, numbering about GOO,
was called to order by Ex-Gov. Colby, who was
subsequently, chosen presiding officer. Ralph
Metcalf, Of Newport, was nominated for reelection
to the Gubernational Chair by reclamation, aud
without dissenting voice. Luther Cummings Of
Lisbon was nominated for Railroad Commissioner.
The Convention then resolved itself into Council
Tor, Senatorial. and County Conventions. Hon.
Milan Mcclure, of ClareInont, who was re-nomi.
mated for Councillor for District No. 4; and Hon.
George W. Hammond, of Gilsum, who was Sena-
tor from the 9Th District last year, was nominated
for reelection from the 9th Distriot--the re-ds-
trioting Of the State for Senators, last year hay-
ing brought him into the latter District. The old
board of County officers for Cheshire County was
re-nOminated, and will be reelected There were
but few changes made in any part OF the State
from the nominations Of last year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-02-16

The Mass Convention assembled at Depot Hall,
and was called to order by Hon Amos Tuck. Hon.
Geo. W. Nesmith Of Franklin, an intimate friend
and admirer Of the distinguished Webster, was ap-
pointed President. The speech Of Mr.. Nesmith on
taking the chair was singularly felcitous The
Hall was crowded to its utmost capacity, day and
evening; md the people were addressed by Messrs.
Hale and Bell ofthe U. s. Senate, Hon. J: L. swim
Of Boston, Gen. shackford Of Kansas, Gen. lIamil-
ton Of New-York, and Mcssrs. Tuck, Edwards,
Cove, Smith and others Of New-IIampshire.
The following resolutions passed both conven-
tons with the most hearty approval -
Resolred. That we hail the election Of Hon. N.
r. Banks, Jr., Of Massachuseits, to the speaker
ship Of the national House Of Representatives, as
the triumph Of American principles, aud Ameri-
can liberty and that for their persistent efforts in
securing that result, the New Hampshire delega-
ton merit and receive the warm and unqualified
appreciation Of their constituents.
Resolved, That this convention warmly an IN
qunliheiy approve Of the wisdom, the bravery,
aud the iirmncss which have been exhibited by the
free state settlers Of Kanzas in the circumstances
Of difficulty and peril in which they have been
placol that we tender to them our cordial sympa-
thy, invoke for them substantial aid from the
lllcnus ., ny. neaona ur9ugnou' uy .n,on ~. ea-
Dr. 70 .s'i gus snu s'as Ne. .a
have made their home, from the whitening curse
" VIZ unIs. w 0'V""e'
VIZ" e'''e ""' eo"' pis" 'uoS'''
The Democracy Of the state are making the
greatest exsrons 10 retrieve their loss Of last year
On. Tbursdav thew had n county mass ,nec,ng n,
-, ----,,--, ,,,e,
Noneo''' ""'0u was Au''s'seu " oena'or "eii''
Of California, Representatives Orr Of South Caro-
lima and Cobb Of Georgia, Gen. Lane Of Oregon,
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-02-16
VERMONT AND MASSACHUSETTS,
RAILROAD.

We have received copy of the twelfth an
nual report Of the Directors of the Vermont g.
Massachusetts, Railroad, for the year ending
Jan. |, 1856 From it we learn that the earn
lngs of The road for the year 1855 were $780,
Dos 81, which is $5,9O5 AZ less than The preyi.
Gus year. The balance OF income over expen-
SEES was Ssi FOG 40 which has been used to nav
the interest owed by the company, and to re-
duce the floating debt, The general depression
Of business is assigned as the reasun for the de.
crease in the income. Among the items of ex-
penditure is that Of $2l 900 for road repairs.
The debt of the Company is said 10 be ST.
Oii,S74 80, OF which SUN 1856 500 is in mort.
gage bonds. The debt has been lessened $685.
liss0 the past year. a1er paying all the ex-
penses Of the company of every kind, and ap-
proprlalng the interest on all its Bonds and
debts. The report aludes to the failure Of the
effort to secure Loan Of the credit of the State
last year for The purpose Of paying the bonds
Of the company, and states that the Directors
have hope, il the holders of the Bonds will
not seek 10 push and emharrass the government
Of tho road, that they shall lie able 10 keep The
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-02-16

The STEAMER PAcIFIc.-Strong appre-
tensions are felt for the safety of the steamer
Pacific, which left Liverpool on the Esd ult.
three days previous to the sailing of the Per-
sia. She is now "a days out. Mr. Collins
has chartered and furnished with ample sup
plies the steamship alabama, on board of
which the underwriters have also nut 500
barrels of provisions, to search for, and con-
yey assistance to the Pacific, and Other YES
sells in distress she may fall in with. She
sailed Sunday morning. Lieut.. Harts,ein Of
the Navy, having obtained permission of the
Secretary of the Navy, sailed on a similar err,
rand in the government steamer Arctic, on
Monday.
The weather has been very rough as the
long passage of the Persia will testify. This
steamer when off the Banks of Newfoundland
fell in with field of floating ice, from which
she only escaped after losing most of the floats
to her paddle-wheels. In this disabled con-
dition she arrived at New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-02-16
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA, ORE
CON AND NICARAGUA.

Inc No''nerh Lient arrived al ne" iotk'
/ Monday, with 300 passengers and s2is,o0 in
treasure, and California news 10 the 2lsi ult.
Mr.. Foo,e was likely tn became the American
.a;4. ..;.,.
0 :"
An extensive eoai mine hau oeen discovered
near Stockton.
| In OREGON Tertiary the capi,ol building had
been fred by an incendiary. and burn, down
The territorial library was entirely consumed.
value probably about Sc 600 or 81 900. The
total loss of the bu;lding will M, fall much
short of $40 600 The napers and ournals of
the presen, session were DESTROYED nrineipally
and will occasion prea, Inconvenience 10 the as.
sembly in its further duties.
The Legislature assembled on the 7,h ult.
and on the stb both Uopses permanen,lv orpan.
lied by electinr to the various Offices the caucus
nominees of the American Marty. ID. r. Ash
lev of NIontoomery was chosen Presjdent pro
rem OF tne senate, ana j. T. r.ariey OF Amua-
dor, speaker OF The House. upon the oTgrni-
zallon oil me Two bodies, they proceededs'o bu-
slness' Inc inaugural address besPeaks well
Tor the incoming administration.
On the 10Th the executors OF the late Il. Il.
Folsom commenced the sale of his immense
landed estate in San Francisco. And on the
10Th aud llth the total amount OF property sold
amounted TO six hundred and five thousand dol
lars. The property has all brought very salts
factory prices aud nearly enough has been re-
eeivec to remove all membranes on the estate
very large amount YET remains unsold'
Indians on The Colorado had attacked the
whites and murdered great many but to what
extent II was MOI known, iheY were expecting
farther reports hourly 10 come IN. Inc NOR
formation was oer'Vea from inc editors oil me
oan Diego iietau' Lieut. Anoe'so" hSo az
r"eu al San D'ego anu was 10 leave tue next
Gay WIN ms company Tor fou umas.
Inc nu''en'in ohclal punished al oan Jose
'"s'a hca' censures ,oi, walker ana MS ex-
peuiuoh very severely. ne order sald 10 reign
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-02-16
VERMONT AND MASSACHUSETTS
RAILROAD.

We have received the Twelfth Annual Report Of
the Vermont and Massachusetts, Railroad Com
pany, which covers the operations during the year
ending December 3lst 1855. From II We gather
the following particulars
The table Of the annual earnings Of the road
shows steady increase since the year 1919, with
the exception Of the present year. the earnings Of
which are not so large those Of the year preyi-
vious This is readily accounted for by the gener-
al depression Of business, which would inevitably
result in decrease Of the amount Of freight and
passengers upon all the roads in the county,
And II Is accordingly found that the receipts unon
all the roads have considerably fallen o within the
past year. The expenses Of the year 1855 we're
1882 II, and the earnings S267 .90s "a, leay-
ing an excess Of earnings over expenditures Of
$si.T06 ~, which has been Appropriated to the
payment Of the interest owed by the Company and
the reduction of the floating debt It also appears
by the treasurer's account that the notes payable
Jan. LIST, 1854 were $40. 1872 6s, and they now
are SsIG7i 80, showing that the reduction Of debt
in two years, after paying all the expenses Of the
Company Of every kind. and appropriating the in
terest on all Its bonds and debts has been $8s
20. But little has been charged to construction
account the present year, although many items Of
the expenditures on most Of the roads would be
classed under that head
In relation to the Mortgage Bonds. amounting to
1856, 800, and which maturcd on the LIST Of July
last, the Directors express hope that ifthe hold
ers Of the same will not seek TO push and embarass
the government Of the road, they shall be able to
keep them good six per cent investment until
paid
The report energetically recommends the raising
ofthetol ofpassengcrs and freight to a living point
Il pronounces the policy heretofore pursued in this
regard, by the boards of railway management ruin
Gus. and inevitably to result in the total Of every
cent ofinyestment Of the tockholders 1.-THE rates
oftoll are raised to a remuneratiye price, railway
investments may be made the surest and most relia
bic investments in the country. Several reforms
are suggested, and among others the use Of coal in
stead Of wood. Ii is regarded as preferable in sew
eral points of view. II saves expense Of saving,
throws out no sparks, lessons the danger of DANA
ges by FIRE at the roadside. and is cheaper.
The annual meeting for the choice Of Directors
and transaction Of other business was held in Bos-
ton, on Wednesday the 18th inst, when the an
nual report was accepted, and the old Board Of Di-
rectors reelected unanimously by 1887 votes each,
viz :-Thomas Whittemore, John J. swirl, joseph
GoOdhue, James cheever and D. A Carpenter.
The action Of the Directors in petitioning the
legislature for leave to re-mOrtgage the road was
unanimously approved Of Mr. Otis Clapp made
a statement Of the condition Of the Troy and
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horses or nearly sixty thousand tons Of ship
ping. Lord Palmersion, while meeting cordi'
ally the advances Of Peace, will carefully pro-
vide for a possible failure in diplomacy.
It is reported that Russia has ordered the
cessation Of all hosiillies in the Crimea until
the results Of negotiations are known. Russia
has addressed her representatives n, the Euro
peans courts, saying that she has made conccs-
sions for peace, not because her own interests
required peace. but out of Difference to friendly
powers, aud hopes her moderation will be APP
precated. The publication Of the peace news
at St. Petersburg produced general surprise and
incredibly, and it is said that the emperor's de-
cision was not anticipated by his family or cab
met.
Accounts from the Crimea are to January
9th, but include no fact of importance.
The approach of Parliament causes activity
10 the political circles Of England. T. b.
Macaulay has retired from Parliament, and the
wings will run Adam Black the publisher, for
his seat. Public meeting are being held
throughout the country in aid Of the testimonial
to Florence Nightingale. In the great poison
ing case the curoner's jury found that Walter
Palmer died Of Prussic acid administered by his
brother William.
Said Eaendc, Jester to the Sultan Of Turkey,
died at the great age Of 100 years and months
IA specimen Of the utility Of mirthfulness.-
He was builoon to four Sulians aud retained his
comic powers 10 the last.
The Belgian Steam Transatlantic Naviea.
ton Companys new screw steamship Beigi9ue,
Captain Tuck, put hack to Southampton, at
which port she arrived on Thursday night, the
2i,h The Bclgique lcil Antwerp on the 3lsi
of December, but in consequence Of dsar-
rangemenl in her machinery, was detained at
Southampton until January G, on which day
she left, but owing to a second accident, was
compelled to put into Plymouth Sound, from
which she again sailed for New York on the
10Th. Aller reaching about 700 miles west Of
the Lizards, one Of her boilers was found to be
burned out, and the ship leaking to a consider
able extent. The mainmast had also sunk
Finding that a continuance Of the voyage would
be dangerous, the Belgique was forced to put
hack, and it was only by the united efforts of
the passengers and crew that she was kept
aHosl, the pumps having been kept going night
and day. She had four 10 six feet Of water in
her hold, on reaching Southampton. She has
been taken into dock for repairs. The weather
was good after she left Plymouth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-02-16

GEoRsh vs.. VERNoSr.-A short time
since we published n portion of letter from
Gov. Wise of Virginia to the Legislature of
that State, in which he Illuminated his anath-
emas against the resolutions adopted by the
last Legislature of this State touching Slave
ry.
In the Georgia Legislature one Of the nu-
mrrous farnity OF omitbs has turned up
where he has introduced the following fearful
resolutions
ResOlUsd, by the General Assembly of the
State of Georgia, that his Excellency the
Governor, be and is hereby requested to trans
init the Vermont resolutions forthwith to the
deep, dark and fntid sink of social and polit-
zeal iniquity from whence they cmanated, with
the following unequiyocal declaration inscrib-
ed thereon:
Rosoired, That Georgia, standing on her
constitutional palladium, heeds not the mani
nc rawlings of hellborn fhnatacism, nor stoops
from her high position to hold terms with per-
jured traitors"
Another resolution was offered, requesting
the Governor to order a ditch dug around the
Green Mountains, and to float the whole into
the Atlantic.
These exhibitions of spleen serve TO illus
trate the potency of the medicine which has
produced such powerful results. 1t is 10 I've
hoped that the systems of the 'chivalry' will
he decidedly improved by the removal of so
much bile.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-02-16

Bonds a good six per cent investment until
paid
The report comedies fully with the prevail
ing sentiment of the present day among Rail
road Directors and others, that material in
crease in tho rate Of fares must he mado, or
else the Stockholders must sink every cent in
vested by them in railroads.
Under the head of depreciation. the report
suggests whether il may not be lessened gu
mast of our roads, by using lighter engines and
running at less speed The report concludes
with the following reference to the FiIchburg
and Worcester Railroad
1--WE take this occasion 10 express our regret
at the spirit which is manifested towards this
Company in the late repor, Of the above NAMED
railroad company. The statements made arc
calculated to deceive the public We desire
no controversy with the government Of thai
road. We will do our duty fearlessly VIC
will treat our neiehbors generously bu, we
will not taciily submit to imposiiions or tricks. '
--Boston Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-02-16

Knowlton Of Me, Taylor Of La, Gilbert ofYY
Marshall Of nj.
Commerce-Mcssrs washbun Of nj. wal. =,
Ohio. Millson Of Va, Mcqueen Of s c, Tyson ofps
Kcnneit Of No, Pelton Of Y, and Comins Of
Mass.
Public Lands--bfessrs Bennett Of N Y, H.r,,,
Of Ohio, Cobb OF Ala, Lindley Of Mo, Cullen ~
Del walbrdge Of Mich, BrenioH Of Ind, Maxwell
Of Fla, and Thorington Of Iowa
Post ofhce-Messrs Mace Of Ind, Norton Of m
Flagler Of N Y, Barclay Of Pa, Day of Obio
Powell Of Va, Walker Of Ala, Wood Of Me, and
I Herbert Of Cal.
District Of Columba-Messrs Meaeham Of v,
Dodd Of n Y, Goode Of Va, Cuinback ofInd. Dix
4 Of Pa, Harris Of Ala, Bennett Of Miss, Trafop N
Mass. and Bell Of Texas.
Judiciary--M essrs Simmons Of Y. Humphrey
Marshall Of Ky, Barbour Of Ind, Caskie Of Va.
Galloway Of Ohio, Harris Of Ala, Lake Of Mis-,
wakeman Of n Y, Tappan Of n II.
/ Revolutionary Claims-Messrs Richie Of Pa
Murray Of N Y. Smith OF Va, English Of Ind
Fuller Of Me, Allen Of III, Clawson Of NJ, Craaip
7 Of N ", and Emrie Of Ohio.
! Public Expcndtures- Messrs Dean Of CT, Corods
/ Of Pa, Kelly Of Y, Mott Of Ohio, Pearce of Pa
Vale Of n J, Elliot Of Ky, waldron Of Mich, and
Brandon Of o.
Private Land Claims-Messrs Porter Of Mo
Horton Of Ohio, Harrington Of Iowa, Etheredve
Of Tenn, Bowie Of Nd, Danrell Of Mass, Herbert
IsE al HQl q "a If V
NIan,,f,c,,,res Messrs cla,L os r, go.
% cra.f,ri N "a miss az Ohio Dnrssa lFpT
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Nd.
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orr No., ~ Wv shin nv, Gill. ~ -
III ,,sN,.,i,a. - Y. " "" ~u'''" VI De''
] Indian Affairs--Messrs Pringle Of ny, Orr Of
~ 80 oh;a Hsu ~ Nass Toid ~ p, car,, ~
Of Mo, and Herbert Of Cal
Military Affairs essrs Quitman Of Miss, Al
son Of r. Sappe OIL on'o; f n.i Of va, WI
RnfIinoton Of Mass and Wasbburpe If Wis '''
| Militia-Mcssrs Kunkel Of Pa, Whitney ofYY,
Harrison Of Ohio, Hoffman Of Md, Foster Of Ga,
farker OF "a'kihs OF lenn' wright Of Miss,
Narai sa,;rs@Ns..,. Re, san ofNe s,r.r.h.,
Of n Y. Bocock Of Va, Haven Of n Y, Winslow a
n C, Seward Of Ga, Davis Of Mass, Boyce Of S.
u ana siiiIwari OF "a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-02-16

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The authoress of 'Lanmere." Mrs. Dorr, is said
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The Musical Reriew, issued by the same firm, is
journal that will entertain all interested in musi
cal literature. Carpenter will receive subscriptions
for tho Rsriew, or will furnish any Of the publiea-
tons Of Mason Brothers to order.