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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

Delegate to Congress, assembly men and all the
Members of the Territorial legislature and in fact
all the officers that elected, repeal the bogus
laws, and make clean sweep Of Border Ruihan-
ism.
So far am pleased with the climate We be-
leve ii healthy The breezes are fresh and strong
and pure | never in my life knew season Mt
the East, where there was 20 mu;h clear pleasant
weather MS we have had since the commencement
ofMarch, in Kansas. There has not been the space
Of forty-eight hours, Think these six months,
when it was not convenient to work out on account
Of storm. 1t has been hot. Several days in July
were excessively hot, but think the summer heat
has been no more severe than We often experience
in New England. The nights are uniformly cool
We can sleep under II pretty good covering of
clothes. II has been dry season. Many things,
such MS melons, tomatoes and vines generally, for
which Kansas is celebrated have not done wonder
fully well. The squash and pumpkin vines now
look green and vigorous, but rs the fruit is only
just beginning to set, fear the season will he too
short for maturing il. We have not yet commenced
hayiHg-a although for fear Of a failure in the hay
crop We have picked up here and there some four
or five tons. But M the grass is now growing and
looks promising we shall let it be till about the mid
die Of September, which | imagine is about the
usual time for commencing haying. Notwithstand-
ing the drought feed has been good. Our pasture
is large, containing millions Of acres, that the cat
tie have good range
There is humbag, ex ggerltion about everything
here in Kansas There is much Misrepresentation
in almost every particular. Letter writers wish
to make out good story. They paint. If thing
is iohite they call it Chfe as snop. liza mill
is going be built some time in the future. they
represent it as just about done. If school is to
be established hereafter, at an indefinite future pc
rod, it is now going into operation, willopen next
week, or next month, when the chances are it will
not open till next year. You may safely abate 50
per cent credit to all sorts If stories which you hear
Men do not perhaps intend to lie, but they are
placed under novel and untred circumstance
they sec things dalkly-there is a mist before their
eyes-rainbows dance in their sky and they tel
queer storics--stories mixed up with truth and
falschood. This is very natural perhaps. Such
stories have been told about all countries, and
people are thereby deceived
We cannot positively say whether or not we like
our change, in coming here. In many respects W,
like our home. There is Of freedom, kline
Of independence which seems pleasant. To make
pleasant home, We ; all have to work hard, anC
/ deny ourselves some If the luxures and con, en-
/ fences If Ode settlements. But We lcok forward
there is hope, and ! think fair prospect Of ulti-
mate success" B.
Lawrence, X. T., Aug. &c, 1851
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

amount in the banks, constitute an aggregate
Of SS5, 900 900 nearly double the amount OF
coin in existence in the same shape, that there
was twenty years ago, with a circulation Of
three millions less based upon it. Such being
the condition Of our banks and the demand for
foreign shipment of coin having almost entire
ly ceased, there is certainly little danger Of a
panic. Croakers' may talk and " prophecy
evil" hut the country is really and substantial
ly in a healihful financial condition.
The Providence Journal takes very sensi-
BILE view Of the commercial changes now going
on throughout the country. II Says
"An immense destruction Of fictitious values
is going on, all over the country. In this dcs-
trucion real values suffer temporarily, and will
suffer, to some extent, permanently, Tut they
will rise again. Lands that have been bought
in the west, thousands OF miles away from settle
ments, and that are held a, paper prices, must
fall back TO their intrinsic worth, founded upon
their fertility, their proximity to market, aud
their capabiliiy Of Profitable production. Other
property that has been estimated ut The prices OF
q redundant currency, must go down more near
ly to the value of specie currency. Those
who owe for such property, and who are called
upon to pay at the new values for investments
that they have made under The old, will have to
submit 10 corresponding loss. If they cannot
meet the loss, it will fall upon their creditors
These are the inevitable laws Of trade, upon
which ever iuGiciOus man calculates, and 10
which every inau must submit whether he calcu-
lates upon them or not.
These changes and revulsions, two or three Of
which are within the experience Of every busi-
ness man OF long standing, are as certain, and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

Fine IN HrNsDALE.--On Wednesday morning,
between twelve and one o'clock, the barns on the
farm of John Stearns, of Ilusdae, about four
miles from this village, were discovered to be on
fire. Owing to the combustibe nature Of their
contents and the absence of help, the flames were
not checked until three barns and one shed with
all their contents, including 10 tons of good hay,
the wheat in bundles which grew on three acres Of
land, several hundred bushels of oats 100 bushels
of rye. farming implements, &C., were destroyed.
All the help present needed to keep the confa-
grafton from reaching the house, which, quite for
tunately was saved The loss must amount to sew
eral thousand dollars. Insured in the Cheshire
Mutual for $3.50. The fire WAS the work Of an in
cendary.
MIR stearns has the sympa,hies Of every man in
this vicinity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

FISASCIAL.-The present financial crisis has
produced crash among some Of the oldest houses
in the leading cities of the Union, while these in
turn have served to emlarrass others OF lesser
note, and to depress business generally.
In this vicinity VIC are happy to say that there
are but few concerns that arc not doing nearly
their usual amount of business, with every pros
pect of wea herring the Storm Robertson, Cook
& Co, OF Hinslale, N. H., paper makers, is the
only firm of whose suspension we have heard.
1t is generally suppcs d that they will eventual
ly NEE, all their liabilities
Persee & Brooks, paper manufacturers at
Windsor Locks, Conn, have suspended La
bilities 100000.
Among the Boston failures, is that of the we'll
known publishing honse of John p Jewett &
Co., whose liabilities are placed at Sl00, 900,
aud assets the same.
During the past Two weeks not yard of cloth
has been sold by the Providence manufacturers
A over New England work in the mills is who'll
ly or partially reduced, either by the discharge
OF hands or work on short time. We learn from
the RepeiHe that the Stone Mill IN Fitchburg
has stopped entirely, owing to The failure of John
Farnum Co. From the same cause nearly all
the mills in Worcester County have closed The
Putnam Machine Company, Of Fitchburg have
reduced the hours Of labor, 50 that mechanics
whose daily wages have heretofore been 81 so,
now earn but 90 cents.
These s'oppages will severely affect operatives
who a'e thrown out of employment jusr at the
setting in of winter Fortunately III" prices OF
provisions will he so much lower Than those Of
one year since, that the difference in income will
be less severely felt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03
Aericulturists Festivals.

This is the season Of the year when the la
bors of the hnsbandman are seen, aud that is
soon approaching when il will be appreciated.
Throughout the length and breadth of the coun.
try the products of The pastures, fields, orchards
and gardens, are gathered together in national
state, comfy and town fairs. The plough,
reaper aud mower are laid aside for a season
that those who use them may meet and ex-
change salutalons, compare productions, and
obtain new and valuable hints that will assist
them in their honurahe tolls.
Agricultural Fairs are tas, becoming one oi
the institutions Of the age. In these days when
holidays are infrequent We welconle their ap-
pearance. They supply the place formerly oc-
cupird by military trainings and masters, with
a more pleasing and ratinnal amusement. The
appearance Of fine herds aud flee, horses is a
better sight, than that Of half drilled soldiers
and good horse trot, much as it is decfied by
those who take delight in witnessing such per.
formances. is every way preferable to a shan
fight. The strains Of music much better ac
cord with the fruits Of peace than the parapher
malta of war. Productions tina, are 10 sustain
the women and children of the land should b,
10 them more attractive than the englnery tha
is to make them widows and orphans.
The Fairs at Wilmington last week, Whit
ingham this, Westminster next, and Bradfort
the week following, present series of attrac
tions to the rural population Of this vicinity
the valne of which cannot be readily over-es
iimaled. Especially do we conunend the toS,
associations. They are places where all classe
and conditions can mingle with propriety an,
profit. They furnish golden opportunities 70
obtaining new views. as well as for strengthen
ing old ties, and revivine old assoc atoms. w
other so available means for enjoyment at s
reasonable an outlay of time and money. Their
is no surer means for farmer To obtain valu
able hints in all departments of husbandry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

WIsDuAa COUNTY CoURT.--The September Term
Of the County Court closed Monday, after a ses-
sion of two weeks. There were but a very few ca
tested TO take the cases out of Court and settle
them by reference.
John F. Stearns ct al, VS.. John Gates Ct al
This case, reference to which made in last,
decided by verdict of $3.50 Sc in favor of the
plaintiff. This closed the jury trials in cases
on the civil docket.
Slate VS.. Riley A. Daridson.-Tb indictment
in this case charged the respondent with highway
robbery, and with an assault with intent to kill
one Michael 7. Baldwin, on the highway between
West Townshend and Jamaica. Baldwin was the
only person present with the respondent at the af-
fray, and he was absent at the trial The proof Of
the offence therefore was wholly circumstantial- -
The jury rendered general verdict of guilty.
Exceptions taken by the respondent were allowed,
and he was released on $500 bail
State VS.. Pardon T. Barrett.-The indictment
charged the respondent with having passed coun-
terfet ten dollar note on the Rolstone Bank, OF
Fitchburg, Mass, knowing its spurious character.
The jury returned verdict of not guilty.
State VS.. Siias Richardson.-The indictment
charged the respondent with larceny. The plea
of guilty was made, which was afterwards retract-
ed, and the respondent, who was believed not to
be fully sane, released on his own recognizance,
Slate VS.. NJ b. Blood.-The indictment charg-
ed the respondent, an inhabitant of Nottingham,
with carrying concealed about his person slung
shot. Plea, guilty. The respondent was recon-
mended to the mercy Of the Court, it being alleged
that he was seduced into this vicious practice by
one William Wager who is now serving the Com
monwealth of Massachusetts, at Charlestown. lie
was sentenced to one years confinement at hard
labor in the States Prison.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

BOLD FoRGERIEs.-The Boston Trareiier says
it has been asccrtained that there are now in cir
culation in that city a number of five hundred dol
lar bills upon the Blackstone, Suffolk, Shoe and
Leather Dealers and Brighton Market Banks
These Bills all from the genuine plates, but the
signatures of the Presidents and Cashiers are forg
ed. How these bills came into the possession of
the dishonest persons is not known. These forge
ries will not necessarily attract much attention this
way, for we have no occasion to deal in such big
bills
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

BALLOON AscENsIoS.-John Wise, the successful
eronaut, made his two hundred and tenth asceu-
sion from Bradford at five minutes before three
on Saturday afternoon, and landed about mile
from Great Falls, n H., on the borders Of Maine,
about six o'clock. He made the distance of one
hundred and forty miles is about three hours
The highest altitude attained was two and one
fourth miles. The weather was fine and the seem
cry as he passed over lake winnpseogee. must
have appeared beautiful in the extreme.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

Several worthy farmers a, Monson have been
,iclmized by a fellow Who sold them bogus
recipe, porporting to come from curse, Mason
g. Co, Boston, for the manufacture of an extra
ordinary fertilizer. Those who purchased were
required to sign an obligation not to reveal the
secret. On one OF these rec pts the agen' in
dured purchaser to place his name upon the
blank space at the top, and in few days it came
back with note for thirty days written over it,
which the sharp rogue had got cashcd q, one of
the stores OF the pacc.-Spring6eid Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

New HAMPSHIRE. Gov. Halle, has made the
following appointments in the military department
of New Hampshire;
Major Generdis-First Division, Charles A.
Mason, Hampton Fas Second Division, Luther
McCutcheon. New London; Third Division, Geo.
s. Towle, Lebanon.
Brigadier Generdis-First Brigade, Richard ].
Sanborn, Deerfeld Second Brigade, Nathaniel
Hubbard, Tamworth; Third Brigade, Geo. Stark
Nashua Fourth Brigade, Robert n. Corning,
Concord Fifth Brigade, Nelson Converse, MARI
borough; Sixth Brigade, Jacob Benton, Lancaster
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

Fire AT wrLBRAHAM, MAss.-The newly erect
ed dormitory Of the Wesleyan Seminary, at Will
hraham, Mass, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday
night last. 1t was so nearly completed that it was
to have been taken possession Of on the following
day. Loss estimated at $4,000; insured $50 900
at one of the Springfield Offices. The Republican,
from which we gather the above, says that ample
arrangements will be made for the accommodation of
all the students.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

~ Brigadler General Gideon J. Pillow, of
Tennessee, has recently, as our readers are
aware written letter claiming for himself the
chiefesi share Of the glory attached TO our arms
in the Mexican War. He seems to have walked
up the wrong passenger in his sneaking al
iempis to mar The fame Of Gen. Scott. The
latter has written letter which completely dis
poses of the statements of the redoubtable pill
low The fresh nolorieiy to which he has sub
jec,ed himself, brings 10 mind an old camp song
IN which one of his military exploi,s-so much
like his late episiolary adventure-was ceIc-
braied:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

rotion.-Thc ladies department was well represent
ed by beautiful specimens Of their handiwork.-
The number of persons present from all parts of
the county was the best indication Of the general
merits Of the exhibition that is but index Of the
enterprise and fair fame of the inhabitants of Will
mngton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

G. W. WARREN, BARRY L Co.-The fall an
nouncement of this well known firm appears in an-
other column in this days issue. Every fabric in
the dry goods line, that utility or luxury can re-
quire, may be found on their counters. and every
customer-thc largest or smallest purchaser,-is
treated with equal attention aud courtesy, and fur
nished with goods at one price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

"JAcK FRosr" paid us substantial and lnger-
ing visit on Tuesday evening. He cut short the
frail thread by which the life of vines cling to life,
and nipped many unprotected fruits. This visit
inauguates the short reign of variegated foliage,
and is the sure monitor warning us that the sum-
mer is past, the harvest ready for garnering, and
winter approaching with stealthy but rapid steps
On Wednesday night we had another frost with
rain in the carly part of the evening In Marlboro
there fell an inch of snow
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

JosEPH CLARK's new store is in what has here
toforc been known as Revere Hall. II has been
tastefully fitted up, is neatly arranged, and well
filled with goods. One would hardly think that
Mr.. C. had been burned out within month, SO
completely is he prepared to serve his customers
We hope his numerous friends will give him call
This is favorable opportunity to pay him a visit
purchase his wares.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

tE The loss by the California steam packet
is said 10 be the heaviest marine loss that has
ever occurred among vessels bound to New
York. There have been heavier risks, espec-
tally among the Havrc steamers, which not un-
frequently have brought cargoes valued at two
million dollars. The insurance on gold from
California has htherto proved exceedingly profit
able; and after paying the present loss. will
leave large balance to profit account. The
shipments of gold from San Francisco for eigh,
years have probably reached $4oO,OO0,O00. The
insurance on which at IA Ito London,) or "A
Ito New Yulk,) has amounted
TO about S4,50O,00O
Deduct the present loss 1870 ,00O
Will leav"a balance Of $4,000 ,O0O
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

FIRE IN HoLYoKE, MAss.-The brick stable OF
the Holyoke House at Holyoke, Mass. was burned
on Tuesday morning last, and with it four valuable
horses, pair of which, worth $1,000, belonged to
James Fisk. Jr., of this village A valuable mare
and colt belonging to Mr. Fisk, were in the yard,
there being no room for them in the barn, and thus
they we're saved The fire was the work Of an in
cendiary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

Discorcn Bot0ta.-This plant known sometimes
rs the "Chinese yam" and Japan potato" has
been cultivated to limited extent by Mr. John
Burnham of this village. day or two since we
saw one that grew in his garden which weighed
FIRE pounds This esculan; has been tried by sew
cral persons in this village all of whom pronounce
it fdrnaceous and nutritious.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

FALL STYLEs.--Our advertisers are before the
public with large and well selected stocks of sea-
sonabe goods. 1t gives us pleasure to note their
success notwithstanding the effects Of hard times
In the cities.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

"iLsisdroN'-Among the many articles we no.
ticed at the Wilmington Fair ms deserving of men.
ton, were the monumental and other marble work
exhibited by Messrs Snow s White. Their WORK
was tastefully executed aud II excited much admi.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

WHAT Mr.. BUCHANAN HAS D0NE.-The
following true and indispu'ahle record OF the do.
ings of the Buchanan administration, We take
from a late speech OF Hon. A. H. Stephens of
Georgia -
What had Mr. Blu, hanan done to recommend
him to the confluence of southern men He
had appointed four southern men rs members Of
his Cabinet, and from the North he had selected
three others who had been distinguished for
their firm, unyieding aud unsefsh devotion 10
the constitutional rights of the South. Two of
them, Gen. Cas- and MIR Tuucey had sacrificed
Themselves at bone, and been defeated By black
republicans, because they stood by the South in
her hour of need, and Mr. Buchanan had shown
his appreciation of their br, ad nationality, and
his inrlIn Ition to protect the northern defenders
oil southern rights by calling them to high office
and selecting them as Cabinet advisers. What
had he done? He had, IN his Inaugural address,
done more than any man who had preceded him
in the Presidential office ever had done, in Civ
ing in his adhesion, in advance of its delivery,
Ia the principles of the bred Scott decision Of
the supreme Court, and proclaming, as a rule
for the conduct of his administration, the lrH
d"ctrne of southern equality in the territories Of
the Union. What had he done lie had Civ
en- us The whole government organization Of the
trriory of Kansas had recognized the laws of
that territory, against which the black republi-
cans had revoed and had placed southern
men IN every office OF honor or influence IN the
territory, and he had placed no man in office in
Kansas, or anywhere else, who was rot pledged
to sustain the Kansas Nebraska act, and all hc
other legislation of Congress which secured to
the South hr rights under the constitution
What had he done What had he not done
which southern man with any propiety c'uld
ask that President Of the United States should
do 2"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-10-03

~ hang my harp upon the willow,
Whenever think Of Gideon Pillow,
The man who dug for Polk aud Marcy,
Ills ditch and breast. work rice rarcy.n
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-12-06
DECISION

INDIANAPoLIs,. Dec. 5.-An immense crowd
assembled in the Senate Chamber this morning
to hear the decision of Judge Wallace, in the
fugitive slave case. Wallace decided that they
could not reverse the decision of the Commits
Sionets and the negro was reminded back to
slavery. The U. s. Marshal started with the
negro this evening, for Louisville, where he will
release Nalandingham. The case before the
Mayor against Tnllnndinghan for kidnadping,
has been dismissed Great excitement prevail
ed and some difficulty was apprehended at the
cars, but no attempt was made TO rescue them.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-12-06
RIVER AMI WEATHER.

PITTsRGnGn Dec -noon.-River feet .
inches, by pier mark, and falling. Weather
wet-thrcc inches snow fell last night Mer-
curry A.
PIr4sBunou- Eve.-Rivcr 8 feet inches by
pier mark and falling. Weather damp wthap-
pearance of rain. Mercury SO.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 5.-Seven feet four inches
in the canal; four feet ten inches on the falls aud
rising. Mercury o.
MONTREAL, Dec. Thermometer degrees
above zero. Considerable ice in the ST. Law
renee. The last boat of the season goes Into
winter quarters to-day.
UTICA, Dec. 5.-Weather very cold, but snow
ing hard, with an east wind blowing
CrNcINNArI, Dec. 5.-rhe river has risen Z
inches since last evening. Weather cloudy and
damp. Light rain all last night.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS River risen nino
inches since noon and still rising. Weather
wet