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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-29

STATE GEoLoGIsr or V ERMoxT. "A friend at 81
Adams, VT, writes us that Governor Royce, Of
Young, Of st. Adams, successor Of the late Rev
Zadock Thompson. in the post Of Geologist and
State Naturalist Of Vermont. Our friend informs
US that "Mr. Young WINS formerly member Of
Congress ION that Congressional District, a most
worthy and excellent man, and one whose scientific
attainuents, and especially in the department Of
Natural History, have challenged the attention Of
tho executive, who was looking about for ct sue
cessOr Of our departed friend, Prof. Thompson. :"
--Bosion .9iiGs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-29

sFSAroRrAL cn.sGEs. On the lih Of March,
1857, the Senatorial terms Of the following gentle
men will expire John d. Weller, Of California;
Isaac Touccy Of Connecticut Hannibal Hamln,
Of Maine Jesse d. Bright. Of Indiana Charles
Sumner. Of Massachusetts Lewis cass, Of Mich
igan John r. Thompson, Of New Jersey Ham
ilton Fish, Of New York Richard Brodhead, Of
Pennsylvania Charles I. James, Of Rhode ISL
and Solomon -PoOt, Of Vermont F.; Henry Dodge,
Of Wisconsin. OF these, only four voted against
the repeal Of the Missouri Compromise. The po-
litical complexion Of the representation from the
States noted will depend upon the result Of the
elections during the present year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-29

A Russian LADY PRFsipEsr.--A lady is
likely to succeed Count 0uyerof as Presiden,
Of the Academy Of Sciences at St. Petersburg
Two male candidates are in the ield-M. No
raif, Minister of Public Instruction, and Baron
Modesto de Kortf; but the chances are said to
be in favor Of the Grand Duchess Helen. One
Grand Duchess, Maria, is already President OF
the Academy of Fine AIRS. Once before a
woman has been appointed to the Office now
sought by the Grand Duchess Helen. This
was IN tho days Of Catherine II, when Princess
Dashkon sat in the chair Of learning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-29

HARrrR's MAGAZINE. for April, is out in good
season and is well freighted with variety Of in
teresting articles. The FIRST and most important
paper is an illustrated sketch Of the life and SER
vices Of Gen. Israel Putnam. Among the other
incidents Of his life is an alluson to his protection
ofMrs. Howe on her return from captivity in Can
ada, an account Of whose capture and suHerings
appears on our first page. Most Of the other ar
tielcs in this number possess more then ordinary
merit. The number Of copies Of Harper sold in
this vicinity is sure evidence Of its popularity.
Carpenter has received H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-29
GIDEON wELLEs ANDTHE REPUBLI-
CAN MOVEMENT IN CONNECTICUT.

Mr. Welles is an old democrat, of the Jeff
ersonian and Jacksonian schools, Of whose at
tachmeu, to true democratic principles there
can be- no more question than there can be Of
the purity of his personal character or the Wig
or Of his talents. lie Is one Of the tens Of
thousands Of democrats, living in various paris
of the United States, who are determined that
the democratic principle and the democratic
name. shall no longer be prosllu,ed 10 the work
Of extending slavery, il their influence and ex-
euions can prevent ii. He, like Francis p.
Blair, brings to the republican cause eminent
talents, that were for many years employed in
the service Of the democratic party, and the
vast experience consequent on his long and
valuable labors. As political writer, Mr..
Welles has no superior in New England, il
indeed, his equal can be named. To his writ
ings, not little Of the success Of The Connec-
tcut democracy is justly TO be aitribuied.-
Calm, spacious, and possessed Of extraordina-
ny knowledge, Mr.. Welles is one OF the most
argumentive Of writers. while at the same time
his style is remarkable for its spirit. As a
logician, there is no one 10 be named with hin
in the eutire list Of northern men who have
been Of late years, OF now are, connected with
the press. BY nominating such man, the re-
puhlicaps have given the hes, evidence ,ba,
c,n he aaarded ina, ,bev haze M bos,iI;,y IN
democrats nr;ncinle. snd ,h,, ,bev ,sv,,d
DISTINGUISHED services rendered 70 he old ds.
,noc,,cv Ne r..o,om.nd,,;ons, % r,h,;o e.,
Mr. Wsllcs ,,,;o ,iLs N, Pls;r a.
a;vs nm o0o os ,ho.. "n;.;an. a,h;.h ~ 49,
80, w;...s,' - H. 49,. ~ -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-29

FfLLMoRE's NOMINATION IN OHio.--The
nomination Of Fillmore and Donelson have
been repudiated by The Ohio State Council
IL fell like a perfect bornb-shel in the meeting
causing a violent and fatal explosion. Gov.
Ford defended his action at Philadelphia in
boiling from the nomination, and he was sus-
tanned by a large majority. The minority
then withdrew and organized anew. The
President of the National Council has de-
uounced and dissolved the State Council Of
Ohio, and authorized the boilers, or those who
support the Philadelphia nominations to set
up anew. Gov. Ford, and the majority have
declared in favor of RepubIicanism, and a
breach has been created which there is no pos
sibility of ever Icing healed. Before the f.
nal disruption the following principles, among
others, were enunciated:-
"Opposition to all political organizations
composed erciisirely Of Foreigners, and 10
Foreign Military Companies, and 10 all NJ
tenlpis 10 exclude The Bible from Schools SUP.
ported by The Government.
"Slavcry is local, not national. We oppose
its extension into any of our Territories. and
the increase Of its political power, by the adj
mission OF any Slave States or otherwise: and
we demand of the General Government an
immediate redress of the great wrongs which
have been inflicted upon the cause Of Free
dom and the American character by the repeal
OF the Missouri Compromise and the intro
duction of Slavery into Kansas, in violation
OF law, by the force Of arms and the destruc-
ton Of the elective franchise"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-29

UslyERsALIsT YIEw OF BIBLE RFvsIoS.-
The chrisfiarl Freeman (Universaiisi) favors a
revision Of the English Bible, by Convention
of Delegates from all denominations Of Chris
tians, to DO selected from their learned scholars
by the denominations respectively. 10 respect
to those words on which are rested the proof of
disputed doctrines, il would have the Greek and
Hebrew words retained, and Anglicized, thus,
for instance "And these shall go away into
aiOnion punishment, but the righteous into al
onion life." $50 ia't
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-29
Gbe Osrmont 4benit.
BRATTLEBoRo, VT.
SATURDAY, MARCH 90, 1866.
TnE WISCONSIN covERNoRsHIP.

THE WISCONSIN GOVEHNORSHIP.
A novel case in relation to the chief cxccu-
tive office Of State, has just been acted up
on and decided in Wisconsin. Our renders
bear in mind that as result Of the election
in that State, last fall, the administration pa
pers there aud elsewhere, claimed the election
of Barstow, Democrat, to the office Of Gov
enor, while the opposition press were equal
~ decided that Bashford, Republican, was
duly elected. The canyassers, however,
counted out BashforJ and counted in Barstow,
who was subsequently inaugurated Governor.
The remainder of the Democratic ticket for
state officers were elected beyond cavil. The
Senate was Republican by u small majority,
while the Assembly contained n majority Of
Democrats.
Immediately after the returns Of the can
vassers had been made, Bashford gave notice
to Barstow that he should contest his claim to
the office of Governor. He accordingly APP
piled to the Supreme Court and obtained
writ OF quo sodrranio, directed against Bar
stow aud compelling him to show his title to
the Office of which he had taken possession.
Barstow, through his counsel, contended that
the Court, in issuing this writ, had transcend
ed its powers; but, defeated here, he assumed
the ground thai the returns of the canvassers
were final and conclusive, behind which the
Court could not venture. His argument was
precisely similar to that of Senator Douglas
in sustaining the proceedings Of the bogus
Legislature of Kansas. In this also the SUI
preme Court decided against him. The Gov
ernor finding his defeat certain, addressed
message to tha Legislature in which, after be-
rating the Court, he resigned his office.
The Court has since issued a writ ousting
MIR Barstow, mud establishing the claims Of
Mr. Bashford to the Governorship. The lat
ter has consequently taken the oath and as
summed the duties Of the Office. lie took pos
session Of the executive chamber, Tuesday
morning, and sent message to the Senate,
the Assembly having previously adjourned to
prevent its reception. Mr. Macarthur, the
Lieut.. Governor, who assumed the duties Of
Governor upon the resignation Of Barstow,
refused to give way to Mr. Bashford. file
asked the latter if force would be used. Mr.
Bashfor'i replied, ayes if necessary" Thus
stands the matter at present.
1t appeared upon the correction Of the re-
turns by the Supreme Court that Bars,ow re-
ceiyed about a thousand less votes than his
competitor. His determination TO retain his
seat Notwithstanding these frauds, must have
made his resignation no very pleasant opera
ton.
The Boston Post has taken up the cudgels
in favor Of the defunct Governor, aud In an
article Of nearly four columns, strenuously
contends that the proceedings of the Court in
this case, is an act Of Judicial usurpaiion. If
our courts are not competent to correct such
gross frauds ,ballot-boxes and ballots are farccs
thar had better be dispensed with
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-29

~ rie recommendations Of the Council Of
Censorsarc being discussed with great zeal IN some
Of the papers Of the papers Of this State From
what We have seen we should judge that majori-
~ Of them were opposed to mos, or all Of the pro-
posed amendments. We shall refrain from any
discussion Of the subject until we receive off,
cial copy Of the proposed alterations and amend
ments Of the Constitution.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-29

~ The following extract, fiom tho Texas
State Gazette, shows what sou,herners think OF
the election of Speaker Banks -
The Rubcon is passed, Banks, the free
soiler, is elected. Scarcely ten years have e.
lapsed since single exponent Of the principles
of the present speaker occupied a seat in the
House. Who will forget, too, the expulsion
Of Giddings from this very House, that now G.
lecis his choice for speaker At that day,
John Quincy Adams was the only man bold E.
nough to challenge discussion in favor Of free
soil, and he was 4 mere novice compared to
Banks. In the Senate there was not no, a
single free soIler. Now we have working
number in the House that by their influence
have commanded success in one Of the most i'm
portant elections, and 10 the Senate we have
FOURTEEN OF THE ARLEsT FREE soILERs IN THE
UsIos
What must be the moral force Of this victory
upon the popular vote, in view of this rapidly
augmented strength Of the free soil partyi Il
has been truly remarked shat in The Senate
there are sufficient free soilers to demand the
yeas and nays upon every important question !;
and il i0iH be done! Every northern senator
will be forced 10 put himself on the record on
every doubtful issue before his pc ople, and the
Onus ProPand places upon him 10 sustain his
voie-or, in other words, to sustain his seat in
the Senate
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-29

Az Kansas meeting IN new Ofk, ues-
day evening, Hon. Martin F, Conway was
one of the Speakers. His appearance and re-
marks are these reported in the New York
Times -
Hon. MARTIN F. CoswAY was next intro
duced. He is a young man. apparently 80
years of age, slim with brown hair, sharp ha-
eel eye, and remarkably deliberate style u de-
livery. He did not propose tie enter into any
detailed statement Of the inroads Of the border
rutians, but preferred TO discuss the cause which
has been pursued by the Southern settlers Of
Kansas those who had not seen ct to unite with
the border rufians ia their assaults upon the
Free-Siaie men. He was himself Southern
man. All the associations OF his life had been
Southern, aud he had no desire to say anything
TO the deirimeni Of the South. On the ques-
lion Of State rights, the South is strong bot,
when the South becomes the aggressor, what
can she expect but resistance As South
err man, he was welded 10 the doctrine Of State
Sovereignty, as the fundamental principle Of
our National siructure--ihat every Stale was
an individual and distinct sovereignty, and en-
titled TO govern itself and provide It's own To-
situations. Believing in this doctrine, he bad
leiths native city Of Baltimore TO make his home
in Kansas. But when he arrived there DO
found that it was the aim Of Missouri 10 Eo-
late The integrity of Kansas. As Southern
man, he resisted to the last this daring and un-
scrupnloDs attempt at nsurpation. As a Dem
ocrai. also, in order to preserve the great Prln'
ciple Of the Kansas Nebraska act, 10 enforceii its
observance, he felt impelled 10 sever all eonnee'
tiou, with those who came in from Missouri
and to 60 heart and hand with the resisianis.
lCheers.l As Southern man, and as Dem
ocrat, therefore, he had acted. The agrees
ors came into the State with military force.
The Free-State men determined that ii the OBJ
noxions institutions were fastened upon them
it wonld be in spite of all the opposition they
could make. They pledged to this, as their
fathers did before them, their lives, their for
tunes, aud their sacred honor. This resolution
they have since adhered to. They proceeded
10 establish law for themselves. As their
fathers acied before them, they proceeded TO the
organization of a Governments Government
which is now in the full tide of successful ex-
pertinent, and The Stale Of Kansas will present
herself for admission TO the glorious sisterhood
OF States. Applause. Shall we not receive
her Shall The integrity Of this Union be i'm
periled TO snbserve the purpose Of ambitious
men! think not. think that the freemen Of
Kansas will find that support and enconragemn'
they need.
The 81. Louis Democrat describes The appear-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-29

ORANGE srur MAcHrsE.--In our advertising
columns is notice respecting Willis Patent Stump
Machine, an invention Of which we have several
times made mention. Those Of our readers who
have any notion Of 'stirring their stumps" viii
dc well to call on Mr. Willis at an early date. We
venture to say that they can no where else find n
machine so admirably adapted to the end they
have in view.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-29

The ST. Louis Democrat describes the appear
ance Of pretty young lady in gents bOois'
(which she was not at all squeamish about, but
when the mud demanded, exposed as far up as
the point upon which she is supposed TO say
her prayers"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-29

prohibitory law to apply 10 liquor to be hereafter
purchased. The judges are Eve to three against
the law.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-29
A asoUTH sIDEr VIEW.

At Kansas meeting in New York, Tues
day evening, Hon. Martin F, Conway was
one of the Speakers. His appearance and re-
marks are these reported 10 the New York
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-02-07

"MARRgISG THE WRONG N1GGER''-Soon afterit
was known that Ledesdorif's property in this city
was immensely valuable, well known gentleman
hurry, and absent some months, when he return.
edto the great wondernent of his acquantauces who
were entirely in the dark to where he had been or
at he had been in pursuit Of Aftera while it leak
W out that he had been to the West Indies looking
up Ledesdor heirs. and finding, as was said, fe-
male that he believed was the real Simon Pure heir
of the vast estate, he without ceremony popped the
question, was accepted, and married forthwith, con-
graduating himself that Capt Folsom and all other
great nabob of California, would be without rival in
the Golden State. After the marriage, in preparing
the necessary documents and getting testimony TO sub
stantiate the claims of his lady fair he found to his
astonishmeat that he had made small mistake, and
that in fact he "married the wrong nigger.-lSan
Francisco Bulletin.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-02-07
Ne@ Orlears 1aiIp Gresteut.
WELCOME HOME!

w 1A0V Il - n " n Il. ,-..=I
BY L. VIRGINIA FRENCH
Would could see again thy soft brown treses
By southern breeZes blown,
AND answer to thy gentle arms earesses,
My hand within thine own! a
Would could list the music flowing ever
From that sweet lip Of thine; 3 4
nls a rose chalice brimming over, 0I
And kindness is its wine!
HOW shall L tell thee how our hearts have missed !
Dear wanderer Ger the sea?
ormurmur OF the many prayers that blest thee
Fondly and ferYently?
Olo 81 tnou MOI Jeel them as the west-wind kissed
Far Ger the oceans foam?
Dios1 thou not kno,g when its light wing
a caressed thee 45
Twas from the loved, at home 4 ~
Thou vast afar where legend haunted castles
Oerhang the bounding Rhine,n
And close the peasants lowly cottage nestes
Beneath the laughing vine.
Or, mid the "snow clad hills" where like a
streamer #"&$&& E86@E 4
Bright Borealis floats upon the wind,
o The birthplace Of the good and gentle Bremen,
And nobleheartsd Lind
Far through the famed Alhauabra thou hast wan
5- dered
-. Where Moorish shadows Eneel
a And great Eseurial, whose halls have thundered
To Leon and Castile! s,- ,5z-- 7-
The misty Jura, and the Alpine ranges
.Itg' With rich, melodious swell, 7'-''s p -s@
Have sung to thee Of all the mighty changes
That swept the land Of Tell.
And thou hast looked upon those ruins solemn;
The palace, arch and dome, :. z..q1 Il
With fallen architrave, and PROSTATE eolnmn,
-, Of old, Imperial Rome,
And like to life CLEANED outward from their
q inches, 70
Tho Faucis naIIed faoa ,.,.., .-,
The sweet Madonna-the surprising riches
OF Fornarina5 grace.
Fair Venice shone above thy swift gondola,
That SKINNED the bright lagoon,
AS thro' an amber-tinted aureoa
Shines out the summer moon,
And classic Athens, o,erher temples hoary,
Still keeping guarded trust, M
Has whispered in thine ear her olden story
/" @ Of ages gone to dust. -. -"
Thou'st gazed on Fontainebeau-the ancien
Louvre; u
And where on every breeze
The gay tri-color floats in beauty over
The stately Tuieries .s.
And thou hast passed the naughty, frownins
Of many gallery,
Where stalked in days gone by, that dread Q
mortals, q
The q Man Of Destny.' f''-
Then G Caledonia Wild spread out before thee
The treasures of her urn,
Sweet Abbotsford, and Ayr, with Stirling hoary
And glorious Bannockburn. =,
And "merrie England led thee from the splen
dors
OF castellated domes,
Der teeming with ten Thousand storied wonders
Unto her "hearts and homes.''
Still, as the changing panorama shifted,
Thy place was ever shown
Within the circle of the great and gifted
. A station all thine own, ,.= .
For there thou standest always, as serenely
= In loTeliness enshrined
AS if to show how great is she, and queenIy,
Whose monarchy is MIND!
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-02-07

A DEER HUNTTAND A BEAR FrGHT.-Meder Per.
rgo, residing in Franklin county, N. Y, writes let
ter to his brother VIM H. Perrgo, dated January lst
1885, in which he gives an account of an interesting
interview he had lately with gentleman by the name
Of Bruin, on one Of the Mountains Of Northern New
York AS this letter contains information which may
furnish some useful hints to the hunters of Wisconsin
in pursuit Of game under difficulties, we have taken
the liberty of publishing an extract from it, as fol.
lows: We = NJ
As you wish to hear my hunting story, will try
and give it to you, but don't think can do Justice
went into the woods in the neighborhood of Racket
Lake to hunt deer and having shot two started for
the shanty usually occupied by hunters in that quarter,
and soon came across bears track. followed this
track, but not far, before saw the old chap. Idrew
up my rife and fired but it seems without effect for
he turned and made directly towards me. attempted
to reload, but had no time we were soon in close
quarters. commenced beating him off with my gun,
but through some mshap lost hold Of that, and the
bear and clinched. / threw him down. but I soon
found that the underside was his advantage for he
tore my clothes and skin numerically. We struggled
rose up again. thought of my knife, but he Rugged
me 50 close that could not get at it. He attempted
to bite my face, and taking hint from my enemy,
caught his nose in my teeth and you had better be-
eye shut down on him tight, for he soon loosed his
hold around me, that had opportunity to reach
my knife, which improved without delay. Being
thus armed gave him several cuts and thrusts in
rapid succession, and he beat retreat He did not
go far however, before he fell having been mortally
wounded.
The fight being over, sat down to take breath,
and thought of home, and the danger had escaped
will say to you that fighting bear is no child's
play, and although not seriously injured in this,
don't care to have another-it is not pleasant. While
had the old fellows nose in my mouth, discovered
he had very bad breath and nothing but my critical
situation enabled me to withstand it. Deliver me
from being obliged to kiss or fight bear.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-02-07

A MAN OF BoNEs.-Here is curious fact for you.
The flesh Of liging man once grew into bone. 1t
seems hard to believe but suppose it was SO; for, in
the museum at Dublin, Ireland, there is, or was, the
skeleton Of one Clerk native of the city of Cork,
whom they call the ossied man. one of the greatest
curiosities Of nature 1t is the carcass of man. en-.
trely ossed in his life time living in that condition
for several years. Those who knew him before this
surprising alteration, affirm that he had been man
of great strength and agility. He felt the first synp-
toms Of this surprising change some time after de-
bauch, till, by slow degrees, every part grew into
bony substance except his ssn eyes and intestines
his joints settled in such manner that no igament
had its proper operation; he could not lie down nor
rise up without assistance. He had at last no bend
in his body, yet, when he was placed upright, like
statue of stone he could stand but could not move in
the least His teeth were joined and formed into one
entire bone; therefore a hole was broken through
them to convey liquid substance for his nourshment
The tongue lost its use and his sight left him some
time before he expired.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-02-07

FIVE MEN FROZEN TO DEATH.-The Platteville
(Ws) American learns that recently four men, who
were riding in open sleigh from St. Paul. with the
driver were frozen to death on the prairie in the
Southern part of Minnesota. The horses went on to
tavern on the prairie, where they had been accus-
toned to stop and the Landlord coming out found the
five men trozen stiff in the sleigh.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-02-07

Arrangements are being made in New York, By the
Washington birthday The Democratic associations
also are following suit, SO that the OCCASION on all
hands, this year. will be turned as much as possible
IN nn'iticaI account
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-02-07

SHIP DrsMAsrED.-The Mobile Tribune Of Sunday
says:
The New Orleans mail boat which arrived yester-
day, reports ship outside dismasted, having lost her
mainmast. She is supposed to be one of the ships
recently cleared from this port.