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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

at Topeka, on the 4th instant. Gov. Robin
sons message reviews the history Of Kansas
and endeayors 10 justify the action Of the free
state party. lie says il is understood that the
deputy United States marshal has private in
strqctons to arrest the members Of The legisla-
ture and state officers for treason, aud that in
such an event no resistance will be offered
lie adds "Let what will come not finger
should be raised against the fedral authority un-
I'll there be no hope Of relief but revolution -
Exposed as the people are TO the scalping-kniie
on the western borders and the bowie knife aud
revolver on the eastern, thorough organization
of the military is called for" A correspond
ent at Independence, Mo-, telegraphs as follows
The free state legislature has adjourned to Law
renee, and was in session there on Saturday,
the members. fully determined to carry out their
measures. Gov. Shannon has gone there to
ascertain what is being done. Violence is APP
pretended, bu, there is but little excitement a.
long the border. One hundred Shapes rifles
and two cannon have been intercepted at Lex
ington, and will be held, subject to the order Of
Gov. Shannon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

The LAST CoSNEcTIcur MuRDER.-Lucius
Foot, tayern-keeper in Woodbury., Conn, was
brutality murdered on Monday night. He left
his house in the evening, and was found dead
in the hoTseshed at the Episcopal church, with
his head badly crushed, and life quite extinct
He had 5000 in his pockets, which were taken
by the murderer. The deceased was A years
of age, and leaves a wife and family. This
murder was committed in the immediate vicini-
Of the two last murders in New Haven county,
which has been the scene of six murders with
in short time. Henry Bradley, of Woodbury.,
tanner, has been arrested as the murderer
According 10 rumor, Foot had won money of
him, and Bradley was at Foot's tavern the eve
ming previous. Early in The morning his horse
and sleigh were seen under the shed, where the
corpse was found three or four hours afterwards
The same morning Bradley went 10 a neighbor-
ing town, as he said, on business. Inquiries
we've made Of his wife as to the time Of his re-
turn home, and Bradley was then followed to
Waterbury. His statement and that Of his
wife did not at all agree. A bloody Ratchet
was found at his residence, and no satisfactory
explanation was given respecting it. His boots
were found to fit The impressions of tracks left
in the vicinity Of the corpse.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

'Read the Journal Of yesterday !" said Mrs
Partingtou, in the senate chamber, as she heard
the president tell the clerk 10 read The Journal
ofyes,eiday's proceedings. "Read the Journal
Of yesterday. indeed and why don't they buy
one of to-day's, | wonder ] dare say it's be.
cause they have grcwn persimmonous, and buy
the yesterdays Journal, as poor people buy stale
bread, because they can get /, cheaper. This
must be what they mean by entrenchment and
reform, and little saving is bette. than moth
ing" She felt in her ridicule and took out
good bright looking copy of The Boston Post and
tapping Ike upon the shoulder, who was lean
ing his cheek upon the railing and looking at
the carved coat of arms ia the eastern end Of the
senate chamber with an evident query in his
mind whether the Indian therein shown wash ,,
in reality an Irshman on time, and told him
to give the Post IN the president and request
him to read that instead Of the journal. The
president smiled and bowed 10 reply, but the
clerk kept right on.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

SALARIES OF JUDoEs.-The Journal publishes
statement, by which it appears that Louisiana
and California are the only States which pay
Supreme Court Judges higher salary than
Massachusetts,. The salary in Louisiana is
$1,000 for the Chief Justice, and $4,000 for the
Associate Judges. California pays 5000
Massachusetts $500 to the Chief, and $4,000
to the Associates. Virginia, South Carolina,
Alabama asd Mississippi pay $4,000. New
York $4,000. Pennsylvania only $1,000. Ohio
sl7oo. The bill which has just passed our
House OF Representatives fixes the salary ofthe
Chief Justice at $500, and of the Associates
at $4,000 each
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

THE Brsr IN THE HousE.-Simeon Draper,
one Of the Governors Of The New York Aims
house, was dining recently at Albany, New
York, where the butter happened to be partieu-
larly rank "Here, John" said Draper to a
fayoriIe Irish waiter who was standing behind
him-"John, take this plate away some peo-
pie like their butter stronger than others. y
John took tho plate, held il up to his nose a
moment, with The air Of connoissenr, then
put it back again in its place, and observed, in
firm voice, ''Misther Draper, that is the
strongest butter we have 10 the house"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

In Pntstown, Rensselaer, county, N. Y.
Horace II. Wadsworth, with his rifle at arms
length, at twenty PAGES, shot potato from the
head of young man named Crugan The po-
taiO was cut in two, and by The force oflhe ball
vale as big as a mans finger was raised on
Crogan's head, and the poor fellow thought his
skull was split, though no blood was drawn nor
any real harm done. The truth is, party in
the tavern somewhat elevated, had been discuss
ing the story of William Tell, and that led to
the perilous trial. Crogan saysit was the first
and last time that he will ever stand as a live
illustration of Swiss patriotism.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

AMERICAN SURGEONS IN THE RUSSIAN SER
vIcE.-lhere are at present, twelve American
surgeons serving in the Russian army in the
south Of Russia. Eight of these, Marshal, OF
California Smith, of New Orleans Weems,
Hank and Johnson, of Baltimore, Md; Hart,
Of Memphis, Tenn; Parke, of Illinois, and
Clarke, of New-York, are stationed at Sim
pheropol, in the Crimea. Drs. Bostwick, of
New York City; Oliver, of Boston, Mass;
Morton, of Nashville, Tenn, and Smith, of
Vermont, are stationed at Odessa. Thirteen
others have served in the Crimea, of whom
five have died there, seven have returned, and
one died at Berlin, on his way to America
DR.. Draper, of New-York, died of iyphus fe-
yer at Sebastopol, on the 10Th of March, 1856.
DR.. King, of Charleston, South Carolina, died
Of typhus fever at Kertch, on the Goth of
March, 1855. DR.. Mcmillan, of New Orleans,
died of cholera at Sebasiopol, in June, 1855.
DR.. Jones, Of Maryland, died Of cholera at
Simpheropol, on the cath of October, 1855,
and DIR. Deninger, Of Reading, Penn, died OF
cholera at Simpheropol, on the 25th October,
1855 DR.. S;odiard, Of Baltimore, Md, died
at Berlin. on the 2lst January, 1856. DIS.
Harris, Of New York; Turnipseed and Davega,
of South Carolina Henry, of Mobile, Ala;
Eldridge, of Maryland; Read, of Norisiown,
Penn; and Holt, of Georgia, have retired from
the Russian service.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

tbs WAsHBuRSs IN CoSoREss.-Israel
Washburn, Jr., NJ. c., from Maine, G. C.
Washburn, NJ. c., from Wisconsin, Elihu b.
Washburn, NJ. C., from Illinois, and William
d. Washburn, Assistant Clerk Of the House
of Representatives, are brothers. Another of
Of the San Francisco Library Association, and
will no doubt next year be brought forward as
a candidate for congressional honors; while a
sixth brother is ,be cashier and manger Of a
bank in the state Of Maine, and is amply quail
flied for seat in either house Of Congress
The brothers agree in political sentiment, aud
are among the most intelligect representatives
Of Young America" of the progressive, wide
awake school.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

SLIGHTLY EMBARRAssiso.-A young law
yer residing at Nj, in this State, seeking
TO be extra polite 10 pretty, young and inter
esting woman on the cars, a few evenings since,
took her infant to hold, while she stepped for
ward to see to her baggage; the train started,
and the lady was left. The youthful Black
stone was in a fix. He lefl the cars at NJ,
with the infantry at full shoulder, and proceed
ed to the gate of his law partner, where he set
up vociferous bowling. He dare not go far
Their, for the gentlemen Of the house had a
cross bulldog so he stood there in the winter
midnight wind, and howled for his partner to
chain up the dog, and come out and help him
nusse the child.-Detroh Advertiser.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

SELF SEALING ENVELOPES ISsEoURE The ex-
examination into the charges Of posning against
Palmer, in England, ELECTED evidence of cir
cumslance that has called public attention TO The
insecurity Of the letter envelopes known as self
sealing or adhesive. At the instance of the
accused party postmaster had opened letter
thus sealed, shown him the contents and resesl-
ed it without detection. This can be readily
done. All that is necessary is to mosten the
adhesive matter, which can be done by weiting
the tongue OF the envelope, and allowing it to
remain in that condition few minutes. The
letter then can be opened with facility, will in
deed sometimes tly open, and can be resealed in
the original manner, especially if The adhesive
matter has originally been liberal. Otherwise
little gum is added. Detection is impossible.
London paper says; The inference is in
suspicious aud we fear we must return TO the
age of sealing wax, or demand really adhesive
envelope" We apprehend that ii will be diff
hcult 10 supply such demand, as whatever
means are requisite to seal il will be sufficient
to unseal it.-N Y, Commercial Advrfiser.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15
TAKING BABIES IN CALIFORNIA.

Our California friends are getting to be about
as full of fun as the sands Of her rivers are Of
golden treasure. One facetious editor makes
US laugh heartily over a scene he witnessed in
a daguerrean gallery, and which he describes
in most amusing style The'ariist hung out
very handsome and snowy sign over his door.
on which was painted, iu round, readable let
tiers -
"BaJies Taken iR p. NJ, IN TicO Seconds. -
This sign soon caught the eye Of a middle
aged woman-but we will lei the California
man tell his story ia his own way. =
'Bless the Lord for that" exclaimed the
woman, who, with three or four young ones in
her arms, stood gazing upon the happy announce
ment. BLESS the Lord! Relief has come at
last Babies taken ill 3 p. NJ. III go right
in let him take his pick out Of mine. I'm tir-
ed Of them"
She started in, but was met by the worthy
artist himself, who was on his way to the street.
Good morning, my dear madam, walk up.
What can ] do for you to-day 7"
Two of the brats commenced crying.
care you the man that takes babies o.
40 yes, with the greatest ease."
young brood, as if she was bidding them adieu
forever.
81 guess you amt particular what kind of
babies you take %
at matters not, madam, have taken all
kinds"
The old woman gave the artist suspicious
look, as much as TO say, what sort of a man
are you
"You have taken all kinds , Then guess
you'll have no objection TO taking these brawl-
ing things here at my breast!"
''Oh, it would give me pleasure, madam, to
take these crying babies. Had / not better
take all Of them at oncel"
The old woman drew back in establishment.
"All at once J" said she. "And do you
pretend to say that you will take all Of these
dirty, gOOd-ioI-nothing, squalling brais at
once !"
Nothing would give me more delight" an
swered he, in his usually agreeable manner
81 have taken more Than that at once, fifty
times"
swell, you can take them," said the old
woman, as she approached him, "bui before
you do so, would like to know what you are
going to feed them on r.
The artist saw his mistake and attempted to
back out.
"0n second thought" he said, 81 will not
take your interesting little group. 1t would be
cruel to deprive mother Of so many of her
beautiful children"
"Oh yes" she insisted, "you can take
them"
but, my dear madam" commenced the ar
list, turning away in alarm, ''recolleci that
"Never mind that. Take them along
There's plenty more ,ohere these came from"
The artist was compelled TO explain the mis-
take, and the old woman left in disgust.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

A LARGE Ox.-An OK belonging to Mr..
James Bufinton, Of Swanzey, less Than six
years old, was exhibited in Fall River one day
last week. He weighed, on foot, 3035 pounds,
and girted o l-2 feet. The News gives the
weight of the animal, afier being slaughtered,
as follows Sides, 966 and o62; tallow, 29i /;
hide, i62-to,al, 1874. The old fellow was
SO big tina. it took three days for his sides to
cool through. He was sold 10 Buffnton a.
Gray at the rate Of SIG sc 2-3 hundIed.-
Forty cents pound was asked for the best
pieces at retail.-BOIon Chronicle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

We learn that our fellow iownsman, Captain
Il. c. Boynton, lst Artillery, U. S. A., has
retired from the army. having been elected Pro-
fessor of chemistry, Miueralogy and Geology
10 the University Of Mississippi.
This appointment is handsome compliment
to Capt. Boynion for the able manner in which
he has discharged the duties Of Assistant Pro-
lessor of Mineralogy, Geology, and Chemistry,
for many years, at The U. s. Military Acade-
my at West Point Windsor Journal.
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MARRIAGES.

In Ipswich, Feb. 81, by Rev. Mr.. Kimball, Mr..
FREDERIcK WELCOME and MARY Z. DANIELS. This
was the 995th couple married by Mr. Kmball,
who performed the same ceremonies for the mother
and grandmother as he now has for the bride the
grandmother being his first marriage in Ipswich.
and this the last.
In New York city, Feb. 81, WILLIAM Y. GRES-
NELL, formerly Of Greenfield, Mass. and MARY,
daughter Of the late Rev. d. o. Morton Of Bristol
NJ H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

EOR SALE. The building on Chase Street
II lately occupied by Rev. ADDISON BROWN
for School House, together with about a acre Of
land upon which 1t stands The building Is so con-
strueted that it can readily aud eheaply be altered
into dwelling house.
For terms apply to GEO. A. srEARNS.
Brattleboro. March 14th, 1866. IL
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The Probate Court for said Distriet - To all
whom It may concern, GREETING
.VOU are hereby notified that DANIEL BEMIS,
IL Guardian Of Arba Clark Of Dummerston, in
said District, has made application In writing to
this Court for license to sell the whole Of the Real
Estate OF his said Ward, on the ground that such
sale will be beneficial 10 his said Ward, and that
this Court will decide upon said application at the
Session thereof to be held at the Probate Office
in Brattleboro', in said District, on the 10th day
Of March. A. d. 1856, when and where you may
DO heard in The premis. II you see g.
IL y H0LBR0oK, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

SuIcDE-We learn that Mr.. William Rich
ardson, of Essex, committed suicide the 2sih
ult., by hanging himself in his barn. He was
married about two months since, and was in
good circumstances. No reason is assigned for
the act
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STATE OF VERMONT.

WISDHAn, s., liz CHAScgR.
Horace Smith vs.. WIN. A. Piper.
VNTHEREAS, Horace Smith Of Wilmington, in
w said County, filed this day in the Office Of
the Clerk Of the Court Of Chancery for said CouB-
ty, his petition against William A. Piper, late Of
said Wilmington, but now removed from this State
and gone 10 parts unknown. returnable to the
April Term Of said Court to be held Mt Newfhne ia
said County on the third Tuesday Of April, 1856,
setting forth In Substance that Oct. 10, 1854, said
Piper nortgagei said Smith one undivided half Of
certain land situate In the village Of Wilmington
aforesaid, and bounded northward on highway
westward on lands Of Universalist Society in said
Wilmington--lands Of School District No. two in
Wilmington and on highway southwark on the
road lane leading from the house Of J. NJ.
Chillds 10 Eli Shaw's-eastvarI on lands Of T..
Gorham. Jr., containing about one half acre, con-
ditoned for the payment Of 500, specified in
seven promissory notes, executed BY the said Piper
dated May IS. 1854, for one hundred dollars each,
and payable to said Smith or bearer, one thereof
the first Of May next sfter date thereof and one
annually thereafter until the whole were paid with
interest annually, part Of which is now due and
owing and has not been paid according TO the ef-
feet Of the same-and praying that the equity Of
redemption Of said Piper In the premises may be
foreciosed agreeably to the Act Of foreclusing
Mortgages in equity.
Aud il now appearing that the said william A.
Piper resides without the State, II Is ordered by
the Chancellor that the petitioner notify the said
Piper OF said petition. and Of the term Of the Court
to which the same is returnable by publishing the
substance thereof with this order. for three weeks
successfully in the Vermont Phoenix. printed at
Brattleboro, in said Windham County, the last
publication to be at least twenty days previous to
said April Term OF said court, which will be
deemed sufficient notice to said Piper to appear and
answer to said petition.
Given under my hand at Bratileboro in said
County this 9th day Of March, 1856.
H. TYLER, Clerk.
FLAcc CnospY. Plaintiffs Solcitors 10
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Nrw-YoRK. March 6. 1856.

H0PS-The market for new continues quiet, the
demand being confined 10 brewers sales Of 40 bales,
10 retail lots, al 7al0c. for 10 choice Eastern
and Western. Old continues dull and entirely nomi-
nal
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sTATE or vERMONT. MApLnono, S.

STATE OF VERMONT, MARLBORO, IS
The Probate Court for said Disiriei: To all per-
sons interested in the Estate Of AFRAID STOCK
WELL, late OF Braitleboro. deceased.
GREETING !:
NTHEREAS, ALFRED sIMONDS & JOHN b.
w MILLER, have presented to this Court an
Instrument purporting to be the last VIII Of said
deceased, for probate You are hereby notified
that this Court will decide upon the probate Of said
Instrument at the session thereof to be held at the
Probate Office, in Brattlehoro, in said District, on
the last Thursday Of March. A. ID. 1856. when and
where you may appear and contest the same, il
you see fit. y. HoLBRooK, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

MASONIC NOTICE. The regular COM
munieation of Golden Rule Lodge Of Free and Ac-
cepted Masons will be held at their Hail in Putney
on the Wednesday next preceding the full moon
in each month, at 10 A. NJ. J. LOW, Sec.
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STATE OF VERMONT.

DISTRICT OF NEsrhINsTEn, ~.
The Hon. The Probate Court for said Distrfct -
To all persons interested Ia the Estate OF LY-
MAN MERRIfIELD, late " Jamaica, in said
District deceased.
NTHEREAs, JOHN 4. BUTLER, Adminis,ra-
w tor Of said Estate hath presented bis peti-
ton in writing TO said Court representing that IL
would be beneficial to the heirs and all persons in
iercsted in said Estate to have all the Real Estate
Of said deceased sold and the proceeds thereof put
TO interest and that said Estate consists mostly
Of Building Lots, situated in said Jamaica and the
adjoining town Of Nardsboro aud hath brought
into said Court the consent in writing for such
sale Of the Guardians Of all the heirs residing in
this State You are therefore, hereby notified that
said Court will decide on said application at the
session thereof to be held Al the Inn Of Thomas
Evans in Townshcnd. in said District. on the first
Wednesday Of April, 1866. at which time and
place you be heard in the premises, II you see
1T. d. W. DEAN, Register.
Townshend, March II, 1856. II
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

AFFAIRs IN Kansas. The correspondent of
the ST. Louis Republican telegraphs that The
Kansas Tree state Legislature met and organized
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DoNATroN VISIT.

DONATION VISIT. The annual Visit
IL Of the Unirersaiisi Soeieiy in this village TO
their Pastor. will be made at their Church. Fri
day evening, March 2ist. All friends are Invited
to be present. and any contributions which they
see fit to make will be thankfully received,
Refreshments to consist Of Address from the
Pastor, short Speeches. Singing, &c. IL
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FOR SALE,
FARM & STOCK FOR SALE AT
AUCTION.


HHIIE subscriber offers 10 sell at Public Auction
II ON Thursday the 18th day Of March next, at
10 O'Clock A. NJ. on the premises, the well known
and valuable farm, called the Hadley farm situated
in the west part Of Chesterfield, a road leading
from the centre to, aud within about mile Of
Dummerston depot II contains about 1876 acres,
well divided into moving, pasturing, wood and
tilage land. The buildings are pleasantly situa-
ted Rear the centre Of the farm, aud consist of n
large .wc-story hense. veil furnished. tSS barns,
one 70 n. long, with two good threshing floors,
with all the out buildings necessary for said farm.
plenty of water Of excellent quality from a du-
ra6e spring, is conveyed to the house aud barn by
an aqueduct. An abundance of good pear and APP
pie trees. Said farm is well fenced; mostly Of good
stone wall. One half Of the purchase money, or
more, IL desired, may lay on mortgage. I
Also to be sold, about II head OF cattle, among
which are four fat oxen and two COWS; and one
horse Also lot Of hay. grain and potatoes
Also Wagons, seighs, carts, sleis, plows, horse
rake, straw cutter, Jokes, chains, harrows, and n
variety Of articles too numerous to mention, nelu-
ding some household furniture.
For further particulars. inquire Of Clark Street.
err, or the subscriber on the premises.
Chesterfield, n. H., Feb le. 1885,. s
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ION SALE.

TvHE subscriber will sell his Farm, containing
IL about 60 acres of land, and situated in the
northsrly part Of Brattleboro, together with the
following personal property, viz =
| good old Horse; Harness; Plowi
Drag; Sap Pan; 2 Lumber Wagons; all for
One Thousand and Sixty Dollars.
N. KITTREpGE.
Feb. eth, 1856. 6
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ITO SELL OR RENT. The store build
IL ing on the corner Of Main and Bridge Street,
South Of the Brook Bridge. Apply to
s. ROOT.
Brattleboro, March 4th, 1855. 10
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STATE OF VERMONT, Dlsr


WESTMINSTER, IS. AT Probate Court. held at
Rockingham within and for said District, on the
9th day Of March. 1856. ae
Present, the Hon. ABIsHAI sToDDARD Judge
A N INSTRUMENT. purporting to be the last
N will and testament Of ELISHA BERRY, Jr.,
late Of Westminster, in said District, deceased be-
ing presented to the Court hare by GARDNER
PHILLIPS, the executor therein named for pro-
bate it is ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein. be notified to appear OF ses-
sion Of said court, to be held at the Inn Of Thomas
Evans in Townshend, in said District, on the first
Wednesday Of April, A. d. 1856, and show cause,
IL any they may have, against the probate of said
win, for which purpose it is further ordered, that
copy Of the record Of this order be Published
three weeks successfully, in the Vermont Phoenix,
printed at Brattleboro', in this State, soon as
may be.
A true copy Of record.
Attest. BENZ. W. DEAN. Regr
Grafton. March 9th. 1856. II