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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-02
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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-02

@ The third trial of William Arrison,
the alleged murderer Of the Allisons,
will commence in Cincinnati on the first
Monday in July. 1t is thought that con
siderable difficulty will ensue in endeav
oring TO empaneI jury.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-02

rP JOS. Knox one Of the Illinois
Pierce electors in 1852, in public meet
ing recently held at Rock Island, came
out openly in favor Of the Republican
candidate, ,a,., ' \ M '.'' .,'.. ',g.' ", o,,',
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08

Hos. Ma. MEAcHAM.-The Washington
Evening Star thanks Speaker Banks for ap-
pointing Mr.. Meacham Chairman Of the Com
mitec on the District of Columbia, and Of Mr..
Meacham says;
Mr.. Meacham is the scholar of the House
besides being a man Of conservative views
From our personal knowledge Of him, we feel
very certain that he does not sympaihize with
ulirasm of any sort on any question. Posses
sing excellent Judgment and great frmness Of
character and purpose, he is nevertheless. a
public man endowed with proper liberaity OF
views on all things touching the public interest.
His long experience in Congress has thorough
ly instructed him as to the true character of the
community of interests between the general
government and the District of Columbia
while his varied aud profound accomplishments
as literary and scientific mln, must necessa.
rily lead him 10 take proper pride in indenti-
lying his name and reputation with the pro-
gress Of the District of Columbia, now held in
the hollow Of his hand as il were. We pre-.
diet for him the most enlightened and popular
administration Of the important chairnanship 10
which he has been assigned, so far as known
to the history Of Congress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08

Col. FaEMoNT.-In reference TO the proba-
biliiy of the opposition uniting upon this dis
tinguished Californian for the Presidency, the
San Francisco Journal remarks -
"Col. John c. Fremont is likely to be the
candidate of The opposition. He is known to
possess the elements of popularity 10 larger
extent perhaps than any other American now
living His life of Restless daring, of unset
fish service in the cause of the country, in
making known her vast resources, and ia de-
yeloplng her great wealth, would render him
stronger before the people, probably, than any
man before The country. Aware of his inhe-
rant strength, some of the more sagacious Of
the democratic party were DESTROYS of making
him their nominee. But he was found to be
so infexibly opposed to the whole Nebraska
business, that he was dropped by them like a
hot potato. and it is not unlikely that he will be
the candidate On Whom will centre the whole
AMI Nebraska voie-enough to cleo, him, and
have some bundled Of thousands TO spare.
Fremont's policy Of course would be 10 make
the Pacific Railroad, through The Central route,
the great measure Of his Administrator. -
This is what we want in California a Presi.
dent that will make this great national work
paramount 10 all others, and instead of friiler-
ing away his opportunities of doing good by
throwing hre-brands among the people. and EN-
hii'eFing the feelings of seclonalism, will use
his position 10 bind together more strongly the
different parts of the Union with bands Of
ron."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08

MISUNDERSTANDING the past week
the Senate has passed bill authorizing the
construction Of ten sloops-of-wnr, the cost of
which will amount to about five millions of
dollars. The election case Of Senator Trunn-
bull Of Illinois has been debated and decided.
The constitution of that State provides that
no Judge of the Supreme Court shall he elig-
lille to any other office during the term for
which he was elected, nor for the two sue
ceedng years. Judge Trumbull was elected
to the Senate in contrayention Of this provis-
ion, aud the Governor consequently refused
to give the usual certificate. The Senate de
cided that he was entitled to his seat by So
yeas to 8 nays. That body took the ground
that the Constitution of the United States i'm
poses all the restrictions that can operate in
the election of Senators.
In the House the majority of the Commit
tee on Elections have made n voluminous re-
port upon the Kansas election case, in which
they set forth the necessity Of sending for per-
sons and papers, and offered a resolution 10
that effect. The minority of the committee
dissent from the conclusions of the majority
and recommend the sending Of commissioners
to take testimony instead.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08

LATER FROM EURoPE.-By the arrival Of
the Baltic at New York, on Tuesday, we
have Liverpool dates to Feb. a0ih. The
news is unimportaut.
We have no tidings of the missing steamer
Pacific, which is now IS days out from Liy-
erpool. All the vessels which have reached
this country from Europe, report the exis,
tence of unusual quantities of ice and ice.
hergs off the Banks of Newfoundland, and
many of them have suffered considerable in
Jures. 1t is supposed that the missing stea-
lner encountered some of these distractions
and either sunk at once or became so disabled
as to render il necessary for her to put back
to England. She has not been uDheard from
so long as the Atlantic was few years since,
and IL is to he hoped thar her escape from i'm.
pending dangers will be as successful as was
that Of her consort.
The Pence Conference, composed of the
ENJOYS of England, France, Sardinia, Tur.
key, Russia and Austria, assembled at Paris
on the 2Sd ult. Confidence in the speedy Ter.
mination of the war is felt.
The excitement respecting the difficulties
between England and the United States i
snbsiding. 1t is generally believed in Eng.
land, Judging from the tone Of her press, thai
all the matters in controversy will be AMIGA
bly, arranged.
The London Times says that the 18Th Reg.
iment and battalion oil Rifles are to be dis
patched to Canada, and several other Regi-
ments will soon follow, so rs TO concentrate d
powerful force in that country. large force
of British sloops -of-war is also to be concon-
trated in the Canadan waters.
Noiking of importance has occurred in the
Crimea except the destruction of Fort Mich
olas, which was blown up on the 4th ult-
One hundred and six thousand pounds Of
powder was placed in the mines, and at on,
o'clock. P. NJ, the explosion took place. A
low line of ruins is all that remains of tina
once strong fortress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08

The trial going IN in New York between the
Rev. Rufus w. Griswold and his wife, to 81
aside divorce, presents the reverend gentle
man in a very bad light. We copy the esti'
mony of lady well known to the literary
world -
"Ann s. Stephens. sworn, says-1 know the
libellant only knew the espondent by cor
responding; ] became acquainted with him al
the office of Park Benjamin. in Warren street,
in the city of New York. about twelve years
ago; know nothing If the marriage OF llhell-
AMI and respondent except from hearsay' uon
know Of any subsequent marriage between IL
belant and respondent except from hearsay
only know from report how long lbellant was
payinc attention to his last wife befIe his d.
vorce do not know Of any rape's or letters
received by said lady only know of the re-
spondenis health by her letters, which always
complained OF i'll health | know the general
character of Rufus w Griswold for truth !
have known il for twelve years it is so decid-
eddy bad that would not believe him on his
honor or his oath | am over twenly-onc years
of age, and reside ia the city Of New York
from the character Of tie libellanl and his acts,
as | know them, and for the above, am hostile
10 him ! have been so ever since knew him,
because il was proved to my satisfaction that he
preached the gospel some time after he was dis
missed from the church that gave him the au-
thority when lb,llanl was employed TO get
up design for Graham's Magazine. his name
was conspicuous among the first six or eight
greatest men in the country; because in six or
eight different instances il has been proved to
me that he has been guilty of wanion and NAL
icious falsehnods; because believe him to be
a hypocrte in religion, charlAtan 10 literature
and a bad man everywhere; have always
spoken Of him in terms not Of hostility, but of
contempt and condemnation have spoken Of
him to Mrs. Lydia II. Sgourney, Mrs Gen
Gaines, and to many others | don't remember
of ever saying | would ruin him, or words to
that effect; ain not personally acquainted with
MIS- Charlotte A Giiswold have correspondent
with her have received some two or three let
tiers from her: don't know if she spoke of the
divorce in her lie tors ; have not her letters to
me, nor copies of them; ! have had no cores
pondence with the lady 10 whom he is now
married, and don't know her personally; have
had no correspondence in regard To the divorce
nor 10 regard 10 my personal feelings don't
know Of anything in favor Of libellant."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08

IT The following resolution was adopted at
"Dorr meeting" held at Concord, n. H., ia
the year 1912:
Resoired, That when the people act in their
original sovereign capacity in forming and a
DOPING new systems Of government. they are
not bound TO conform 10 any rules or forms Of
proceeding not instituted by themselves.
This resolution, so pointed and emphatic, de.
rives additional importance from the fact that it
was written and offered by no less man than
Franklin Pierce, now President Of the United
States, who is at present engaged in endeavors
TO put down the people Of Kansas, who have
done neither more or less than was done by the
people of Rhode Island They have acted "in
their original sovereign capacity in forming a
government, and therefore they were no, accord
ing to Pres dent Pierce, "bound to conform to
ANY roles or forms Of proceeding not Instituted
by themselves" 1t would he impossible to find
any form Of words better calculated 10 show the
propriety of the action Of the Kausasiies than
that which was drawn up in 1912, by the very
man who now intends TO play the part OF chief
butcher of people who have, at the utmost, on
ly exercised that Fright of revolution" which
was claimed for all men by the Democrats Of
fourteen years ago. Had any Democrat dared
to say anything against the right in 1872, he
would have been as summarily dispatched as the
President means to dispose Of the Kansasies
1t was then the principal article of the Demo
cratic creed tina, the fright of revolution was
held by the people, and that il was the mos
precious Of all rights, worth all other rights
indeed, combined Chronicle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08

And Ike immersed in his physiological les
son, read on-"'rle heart is ola conical shape.
Is situated in The thorax, just within the s,er-
mum, little inclining to the len sde." Mrs.
harrington laid down her knitting work, and.
looking over the top of her speciaces, said
rs that SO, Isaac r. He assured her thai il
was She paused moment, as a pause will
occur IN the breath Of the winds at times. as If
they went into their caves for stimulani pre-
paralory 10 going on fresh blow. 'sI'm shore"
SAID she, striking DOT, 81 don't see anything
eoncai In lis shape, and il il is within the
s'ernum, the story must be true that Paul used
10 tell about the soldier that the tailor PLAYED
sueh prank on" Ike looked up and ceased
roh'Hg up The corner Of the leaf he was read
ing HE went to the tailor continued She
as ne was going to battle, for him 10 pa, a
o'eAs'pla'e IN his uniform next his heart and
,ne tailor, WHO was a funny man, nut !, IN the
nina part OF his panialonns low down IL ,he
back. Tho man was a coward, and nm a,,a,
and as he was getting over wall, a soldiS,
struck him right on the breasiplaie with his
bayonet, and pushed him over, but didn't hurt
MN lie said when he got up that the tailor
knowed where his heart was better than he
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08


AN IMPORTANT DILL IN CoSoRGss' VI
thursday 'as'' Mr. S'h'h "i Hla', introduced
INTO Tue House. ol'l To prevent ,he importation
INTO 'hls c"un'ty VI iote'en criminals paupets'
Idols, Iuna'lcs' ana insane a''n ol"u persons
ADMINISTERING 'he iea' eNce,'enoe o' suen q
measure as Is proposed ny 'h's o'i'' II Is stated
,na' " wiz Nc oppoSeu 70 'he last eN'fe'n,y'-
J. ne anu-Amer'eans s''ehalise u as nno"
No'"ins movement anu WIN ngn' men py
'"c"' Inc PROVISIONS VI 'ns o''' impose severe
pe"al''us a"u ios'i'o''o"s' iH0 io''o"'"g 10
syhop's'
1.-The bill provides that 1t shall be the duty
OF our coasuls abroad, upon application and
satisfactory evidence TO grant cer'licaieto any
person DESTROYS OF emlgra''ng 10 this country
which certificate shall state the name age birli-
place, and trade or profession Of the applicant,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08
tFor the Vermont Ph@nix.l
CONCERT OF VOCAL MUSIC.

A concert of vocal music was given at The
Congregational Church in DnmmersiOn, on the
evening Of the 2sih ult., by the singing schools
in Westmoreland, Chesterfield, Townshend and
Dummerston, under the instruction of Mr.. IL.
Graves. The CONCERT was given srdes the li-
, e - n.' p'Ies ."e s'ug'ns "as per
'o'"eu :" - '' I. eA'e"e' 'e"eo'-
n III 60 - r., ~. s.,Se'-
~. S;s.''.,, '''S -'1 NUN
~ se"
n.n . s' "'s 10. ."a'ss " ."s ."o'l :"
10 him n saw ,ba, since b;s cooasc,;o, with !,
their nerfo,n,oces nave hsan ch,,a.,e,;,sd hv
much excellence both in s,yle and effect,
The SINGERS formed themselves into an asso.
citation FIR the evening. ana adon,ed the foIlow.
inc re.olo,;oos un,n;nousl,
49,, ,,,
,l, 10, ~ .sss'' ,sseu US -
e'''"s s"u 'equ""'e "e n'shes' oee'ee "
and ina, as an A., /, nav Lseo maze with The
;mnroysn,sn,s ar H. nross,, AZ,
p, .,,
AL ~ na' sss" 'u," s, !, '"s''
~ r"pe' s"e''s - 49," 'iu' IN
;S J"y 70 asa'eu = ''e 'eN-'u =, e'ose ''"
na' "'e ps''o'''iA"0es u 'i'e S"'S
=, ~ '"e o1'" e'e no, ''' "e s"'s, ''''"'''" i
ar4'ss' 's' arc u''ss' a,'s =, "o.'Sp
""'o'' "o'nn's less 'nan Tue Who'e near s"oV"
oe e"eassu'
H. L s-lN Nsant-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08

The taller damsel--who. although "a lee,le
ofdlsh meow, had seen the time when she was as
good as erer she was'-was looking straight in
the eyes of hercompanion her mouth an elon-
gated 'o!' and her eyes pgoiruding like chame.
Ions. And this was The language thai was
spoken 'Oh-h- !-Ao that accounts for il! that
tells the whole story Yes, yes-oh, YES =
Yes : SCI 10 Mss Zophiaski, 'lizent so. =
Szshe-ilz- sz'tcan 'tbepossib 'szshe ''lz..o
Sci, who told you 81, sci. ABBY sezshe.
Been payin' 'tention for weeks and weeksl-
Who'd ha ihunk iti-'spected to be married in
less'n tew months Szi, did Miss-Zo,npkins
see II Szshe, she did, with her own ewes
Sci, 4 never heer'd the beat on it. in All NV
born days Szshe, Nor |, too VIVA, will
Deacon NJ say when he comes TO hear on
h!-and our minister! Oh, my, myy' Szl
They must hear on it soun-bnt you musn /
say anything abeout it to anybody, and for mas
sysakes don'tsay that telld you oft. don't
'.actty b'lieve il mysef' Thus the benevolent
o'd creeturs' ran on, their hands busy in max.
ing garments for the poor, and they that had
none TO help them while their tongues were
swllt to do evil to the reputation OF some viii
iage girl, whose probable crime it was to be
pretty and young.-SPira Of Me Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08

NEw llAMrsnIRE ELEcTioN.-The annual
State election in New Hampshire takes place
on Tuesday of next week. Judge Schuyler
Of Kansas is nnw addressing the citizens Of
Cheshire County in various places lie spoke
at Winchester on Monday evening, at West
moreland on Wednesday evening, AMI at Al
stead on Thursday evening. The most siren
uous efforts are put forth by the Administra-
tonists to carry the State, as their success in
wolves the continued political existence OF
Franklin Pierce. Every vestigo of chance
for Ills denomination at Cincinnati will be
swept away by his defeat in New Hampshire.
The contending forces appear to be very
equally balanced, aud it is difficult to predict
the result. The friends of either party dc
not speak confidently.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08

A Close SHAvr,--A while ago, one hot day
very wealthy miser Of This city died Of cholera
aud i was found necessary 10 place his body ia
the coffin without removing his usual apparel
One Of his heirs, who was standing by, .sugees-
ted, just as the lid was being fastened, search
ing tho dead mans pockets, which was done,
and the searchers found an ordinary money-beli
around the corpse, containing over $4,000 worth
OF notes, bills, &.-Chieogo Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08

lid. always thought it was joke til now"
The dame smiled at the Renaissance, aud the
old rigid profile of the corporal on the wall
even seemed to borrow ray Of bengnity, and
Ike laughed tremendously, kicking the stove
door emphaiieally as an accompaniment. lie
read on - Boston Post
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08

Rear Admiral Dundas has been appointed
to the command Of the Baltic Fleet. The
Russians are Strengthening their Notifications
in those waters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08

To meet which there is due the Town 1854 81;
leaving S56ll 81 unproyided for; the Auditors
therefore recommended the laying of tax of 40
per cent on the Grand List Of 1856, to be paid in
to the treasury by the LIST Of September next; al
SO Highway Tax Of 20 per cent on the same list.
Both of these recommendations were complied
with, and votes were passed ordering :he above
taxes to be raised.
The following votes were then passed
Voiei. That the Treasurer Selectmen and Over
seers Of the Poor Of the Town, Trustee Of the De
post Of the United States, aud Liquor Agent, be
and hereby are instructed to prepare, publish, and
distribute full reports Of the expenditures aud re-
ceps Of their respective departments for each year
at least two weeks prior TO March meeting which
terminates such official year.
Voted, That the Selectueu be invited to embody
in such publication such estimates of expenses for
the succeeding year, and such suggestions Of fu-
ture policy as may appear to them promotiye Of
the public good.
For County Commissioner under the liquor law
l27 ballots were cast, all ofwhich were for George
Fisher.
Sao'o Storms and Saow. Winter has depart
cd and left his oyercoat which shows no signs Of
being worse for the wear. We doubt ever bef,re
within the memory of the oldest inhabtant the
first of March ever witnessed 50 great quantity Of
snow as now covers the ground throughout the
northern portions Of the United States. Full six
feet Of snow has fallen in this county the present
winter thus far aud the amount in reserve is vet
! to be measured. Nearly all the storms have been
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08

Ueo, NeWman, seaer Weights and Measures,
Alfred Simonds, Inspector Of Leather
Orlen Pratt, Pound Keeper.
A. Z. Dwinell, Town Agent.
Samuel Root, Trustee.
Roswell Harris, sup't. Schools.
From the Report Of the Auditors we learn that
the whole expenses Of the Town during the past
year exclusive of the building Of the Town Hall,
which is otherwise proved for,) amount to SOLOS,
IL hi.irih.at.l H..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Torn Netting ia BraHieioro.-The annual
Town meeting on Tuesday, was held in the new
Town Hall for the first time. and the contrast be.
tween that and former meetings in point Of CON-
fort aud convenience was very favorable Tie meet.
ing was organized by the choice OF Charles Chaplin
Esq, Moderator. The following board Of officers
was duly elected -
Lafayette CLARK, Clerk and Treasurer.
samuel knight,
Iii Sarreani, Z Sclectmen.
Samuel Earl,
Samuel Earl. oversecr Of Poor.
s. T Goodenough,
Asher Spencer, Listers.
Timothy Vinton,
Keith White, Constable and Collector
b. Wilision,
i Ss$s., f Ss;lis. S Auditor"
$ e. $::.3 ! ! f s sis:'' Viewer.
VIM. f. Ryther, !
Robert Goodenough, -'"" N'1Hu 'u'0's'
Geo. Newman, sealer Weights and Measures.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-08

JAnEz Hills VS. Asa WEsrwoRrH.-The plain
TN held mortgage on paper-mill. lie sued
his mortgage and obtained decree Of foreclosure,
but before the time Of redemption run out the mill
burned down. AMER the dire the mortgagors picked
up rom among the ruins a quantity Of IRON
parts OF the machinery used in the mill. The ma
ehinery was fastened TO the mill by bolts, nuts,
cea'S' bands. 40. but il could all be removed
without injury to the building Alter the iron picked
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02
Callaernia new ..


NEW Yoak, May 29.-The steamer Illinois
from Aspinwall, with California mails Of
May 5, arrived to-day.
shs brings q, 800 200 in gold dust, and
06O passengers. --.
Sheleft Aspinwsll May Goth; connected at
the lsthmus with the Golden Gate. The lat
ter steamer passed the Golden Age on 10th
bound up.
The principal consignees are, Drexel 4 Co.
$3.50, 900, Wells, Fargo Go. 3285 600, Me-
tropolitan Bank 81 10000, G.. Morgan 41l,-
600, VIM. Hoge @lll 900, II. Aspinwall
100000. =
The steamer Sierra Nevada, left San
Francisco on the 5th insant for San Jnan,
to proceed to Panama in case Of disturbance
ct that place.
1t was rumored at San Francisco that
large parties, we'll armed, were going down
on tho Golden Gate to svengc the recent out
rage at Panama.
The Republicans held meeting at Sacra-
mento, April 30th, and elected delegates to
the Philadelphia Convention.
The particulars of the accident on the Pa.
mama road show 80 killed and 81 wounded.
Four additional deaths have occurred since
the acoiuent.
Capt. Thos. Nash, of Buffalo, one Of the
wounded in the second accident, hid died OF
his injuries.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02

He also says that he Is no duslist. 81
that he will use whatever language v 0inks
proper in debate, and il sssailsd Tor 70
doing, he knows how to dsfsnd himself. Mr.
Brooks has given NOTICE TO Mr.. Webb,
through Gov. Aiken, that biz letter in We'd
nesday's Courier and Enquirer ID satisfac-
tory. All excitsasnt sssnod to havsooaesi.
except that which is connected with the cAAl-
lenge Of Mr.. Brooks to Senator Wilson.
Als.sr May 27.-The smigrant 4train
Scotch.