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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14
Indiana Sena tors.

One Of the most unblushing, shameless political
frauds that it has fallen our lot to record was
perpetrated by the Democratic members ofIndiana
last week. The Senate Of that State is Republican
by n small majority, while the House contains a
Democratic majority. The Democrats of the two
branches, without passage Of any joint resolution
to that effect, assembled in joint convention on We'd
nesday, and went through the form Of electing two
United States Senators, for the full term CON-
mencing ON the 18th Of March next, and the other
to fill vacancy. A majority of the Senate pro-
tested against this usurpation, and the Republican
members in both branches absented themselves
The Convention thus lacked fifteen Of QUORUM
The vote stood Bright and Fitch, each SO S. r
Thompson and George C. Dunn, Americans, 2.
In Congress, on Monday, Mr.. Bright presented
the credentials of Mr.. Fitch, selected to fill the
cancy, and moved that the oath Of Office be admin.
stered. Messrs Trumbull & Seward spoke against
the motion, the former offering the protests which
were read. Messrs. Douglas, Tombs and Pugi
severally spoke against Mr.. Trumbull's view ofth'
case. The Senate, by vote Of 33 to II refused t.
refer the credentials and protests to the Judiciary
Committee, and Mr. Fitch took the oath.
Thus has the United States Senate made itself
party to this miserable attempt to place partizar
in office in violation of all law. 1t has been don,
in the face and eyes of the recent decision in tn
case Of Mr.. Harlan, who claimed seat in that bod,
as Senator from Iowa, notwithstanding the Senat
of that State had voted to 60 into joint assembly
while in Indiana the upper House had adopted
resolve not togo intp entioa.-But Harlan wa
unseated while Fitch is allowed to take his seat an,
hold it in that body. Power attained by means s.
inscriptions will not be likely to always last.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14
New Hampshire.

The Wing and Fillmore Americans OfNew Hamp-
shire met in Convention at Concord last week, and
nominated State ticket. The meeting was Sc
cret, but it is understood that Charles b. Haddock
was nominated for Governor. Not more than q
dozen or fifteen persons were present. weare sur
prised that man of Mr.. Haddock's talants and
fame should lend his influence to such small and
insignificant faction, as could only poll four or FIVE
hundred votes at the last election. We are incln-
ed to think he did not consent to this use of his
name
The nomination of WILLIAM Halle is we'll re-
ceived by the Republicans throughout the State
His principal opponent in the nominating conven-
ton has since expressed himself identified with the
cause, All the diversion that can be made for the
"straight Wing" ticket cannot prevent his trium-
plant election. The Granite State will not soon
relapse we trust into that political thraldom from
which she has but recently emerged.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14
Education and Politics in Pennsylvania

The reports of the county superintendent of
brilliantly illuminate the causes Of her vote of
in the last presidential election. We make
few extracts from these reports, with The vote
of the counties to which they refer.
BERKs CouNTY-Vote for President, Bucl-
anan ,272, Fremont 500.
at is not 10 be disguised that much anti
school and anti.educa,iona feeling exists in the
county, that embarrasses and thwarls even rea-
sonable effort. 1t is felt operating strongly up
on the minds Of the inferior grades ofteachers,
who exert no favorable influence, directly or
indirectly, but it is still more strongly felt up
on the minds of the directors, in many districts,
who are deferred from doing wha, their judg-
ment dictates ought 10 be done. 1t will require
some years before this influence is allayed, /
will not say overcome. In one school, where
| had drawn The map of Pennsylvania on the
blackboard, the same diagram had remained for
year, the board never having been used in
the interim. In another not scholar in the
school could tell me in what country they lv-
ed, and when held up Holbrook's FIVE inch
globe, the oceans on which were painted blue,
and asked what it was, large boy, at least
seventeen years of age, replied, "a birds egg =
Soon after this visited another of an uproar-
lons character. There were several infants
here who were not old enough, according to
law, TO be admitted. The teacher said she had
been informed by director that the parents Of
these babies would pay her for taking care Of
them, and very artlessly inquired of me ,ehai
she ought 10 charge. OF late years, not having
been much accustomed to nursing, was una
BILE to fix the rate, and surprised her very much
by informing her she had no business to have
them in school at ALL
Monroe COUNTY Buchanan 2275, Ere,
mont 500.
There was one man who came 10 me, who
was wiser than all the rest, with teacher fol
examination. Here, said he, lis schoolmast-
er want you TO inspect, he is good enough to
teach our schools | have been school dilec-
tor 70! fourteen years and have hired all the
teachers. We don't want any law we dom,
want You TO visit our district we get this man
cheap, for len dollars and board give him a
certificate so he can get his money Il then
addressed the teacher and tried TO make myself
socabe wished to know where his native
place was. Il don't know he answered. His
friend told him / only wanted to know where
he lived when he was at home. 'On said he,
i live in Bushkill township, Northampton
county, How far are your best scholars ad.
vanced in arithmetic = About three miles.
SAID MIR Pe'laeogue. His friend looking lit
To surprised, put the question in his own Ian
suagc' How far has your biggest boy ciph.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

cred . 20! believe my biggest boy has ciph-
cred as far as the single rule Of four ~ y"
Bucks CouSrY-9ooo majority for Buchan-
an.
cat one school, where called, the teacher
came 10 the door, 1t was storming severely
without any saluiaton or token of recognition,
he hastily withdrew, and by the time my horse
was tied and banketed, and my school appara-
tus placed in the doorway, he had roughly
sketched map OF his own state on each Of the
two blackboards which the directors had recent
" procured for him. Divesting myself Of my
wet hat and overcoat, stepped to one Of the
boards, and expressing my pleasure at the in
terest thus manifested in the study geography
commenced pointing with ruler to the bound
aries and rivers, inquiring OF the scholars at the
same time what they were. ! was unable to
get single answer from any one of them, be-
cause this was their first drill They inter
changed sly looks with each other, as much as
to say, 'our foxish teacher has been holed this
time At the time Of my visit to another
school, with eight good windows in the room.
three of them only had the shutters open. The
mephitc atmosphere was very oppressive aud
otlensive but it was not long before the SASH
es of all were raised and free circulation Of
air admitted. Although this was late in the
summer, the house had not been whiewashcd
this season, nor the desks, benches and floors
scrubbed and cleaned The room might he fair
ly characterized as filthy and unhealthy, and
but little wonder need be expressed that child,
compoS mcnfis, should be, MS was here the case
twelve months learning its letters This leach
er asked me, if | thought the schools through
ont the county were any better than before The
county SUPPLEMENTARY. Judging by things
about him, the question was natural enough !!
We think the qnakers must be excused from
any further responsibility for the adverse vote
Of Pennsylvania. The state needs thorough
course of schoolmasiers and newspapers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

sented and if occasionally one man, more pru-
dent than his neighbors, went through the druid
gerry of examining long list Of sundlies got
by different members of the family, and, dlscov-
erng saddle which they had not got, or one
more than they had got, objected to the item,
it would be struck out of course, alleging there
was some mistake. When all the accounts had
been settled up, "Well Jim," said the store
keeper, chow many customers paid you for
that saddlci" Jim examined, and reported
Mjriv one. Little enough exclaimed his
employer, "for the trouble we have had 10 find
out who got H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

COUNTING OF THE ELECTORAL VoTEs Both
Houses of Congress met in convention, Wednes-
day, to count the votes of the electoral colleg-
es. By the usual formalities it was ascertain.
ed that Messrs. Buchanan and Breckenridge are
elected President and Vice President Of the U
States.
The question of including the vote of Wis
consin, which was cast by her electors on the
day after the day fixed by law, was discussed
in convention and afterwards by both Houses
but without any determination of the question
1t was argued by Mr.. Seward and others thai
the vote of Wisconsin should be counted in
and that for the future law TO reach such ca
ses should be passed. Congress transacted nc
other business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

PnoToGRApHs-We have received from Mr.. j.
lage, now of Amherst, Mass. Photographic view
of the ruins of North College, recently destroyed
by fire, The demand for these is quite active, and
We are happy to say that Mr.. L. will supply them
for 5000 per dozen. From the same source we
have received another photograph eOlored in OIL
1t is beautiful specimen of department of the
Photographic art, which is well worthy the atten-
tion of all. Mr.. l.. seems determined to maintain
his standing in the front rank of artists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

A SINGULAR LAVA legal correspondent
in Vermont,
"A singular law exists in Vermont relative
TO the trustee process, which it may be impor-
tant for the manufacturers of Rhode Island to
keep in mind. Mr.. Merchant of Vermont buys
goods Of Mr.. Manufacturer of Rhode Island,
and gives his negotiable note therefor on time
The manufacturer endorses it and gets il dis
counted at bank. II the manufacturer fail, that
negotiable note may be trusted, and the bona
ide holder of negotiable note may whistle for
his pay"
No wonder the State House was burned up.
Providence Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

ANOTHER FEARFUL MYsTERY.-There are fearful
suspicious in relation to the recent death Of Hosea
J. Gardner, late postmaster at bingham. The
suspicion is that he was poisoned by his wife, and
so strong has this opinion become from circum-
stances made known since his burial. that his re-
mains have been exumed and indications Of poison
found in them. The deceased had expressed fear
that his wife would kill him, and several circum-
stances conspre to iastcn suspicion upon her.
Mr. Gardner was Universast and his wife is a
member Of the Baptist church. The community
at bingham is deeply excited, and m investigation
into the affair is in progress,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

Mr.. CnoArE-The Washington correspondent
of the Springfield Argus, (Buchanan) writes as
follows
1T is said pretty confidently that Mr. Buchan-
an intends to offer some distinguished mark of his
consideration to Rufus Choate. both as an nc.
acknowledgement Of his own eminent talents, and the
timely and generous aid of the old line Wings in
the late campaign. But for the transcendant
claims and oyerpoweriDg influence in favor of Mr..
Ioucey, he would have the Attorney Generalship
but it is supposed that Mr.. Buchanan will offer
him prominent foreign mission. do not youch
FOR these predictions
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

The expenses of the Rutland railroad absorb.
under present management, about seven-eghths Of
the receipts, and not even the first mortgage bond
dissatisfaction, especially us parties have offered
to lease the road at 1926 ,000 which is the amount
of the interest on the first mortgage. The stock
and the second mortgage bonds are thus ,alueless,
almost beyond peradventure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

A SUBSTITUTE FOR ABSENTEE LEGisLAroRs.-In
the Pennsylvania Legislature. few days since,
the following resolution was introduced;
That our friend and neighbor, and celebrated
artist, John Lands, be employed to paint the por-
traits Of the travelling members of this House. and
that the SAID likenesses be placed in the respective
seats appropriated to said members, to represent
them in their Absence and to perpetuate their mem
DRY should they be called to that undiscovered
country from whose bourne no traveller returns
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

Brattleboro possesses one advantage as locali-
ty for the capitol that is shared by no other town.
We have excellent cold-water establishments for
the use of the gentleman from Woodstock" and
others of that ilk. while his opponents can have
access to n superior and well conducted Town
Agency. If any of the members of the General
Assembly should unfortunately fall the victims OF
"much learning they will be cared for by DR.,
Rockwell.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

The Washington correspondent Of the New York
Courier writes as follows THE health Of Mrs:.
Pierce continues much affected that it is thought
unadvsable for her to undertake any journey ei-
Their to the North South until the settled wealth
err of the late spring shall have arrived. In view
of her csnaisen, MIR. Buchanan has invited Gen.
Pierce to MAKE the White House his residence A.
long rs he shall desire to remain in tn city, and
il is stated that the invitation has been accepted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

AMHERST CoLLEGE.-At meeting of the corpo-
ration of Amherst College, held February 9th, in
Boston, it was voted that the Corporation grateful
ly accept the proposition of the Hon. Samuel Will
liston, which to erect at his own expense fine
building to contain an Alumni Hall, large rooms
for the accommodation of the Literary Societies,
and a frc-proof Chemical Laboratory, SC. in the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

Whoever thought that horses would be fitted TO
shoes, like humans, according to size! Thew are.
though! Messrs Blodget, Brown & Co., SO and
~ Pearl street, Boston. are shipping immense
quantities of that wonderful invention, Burdens
new Patent Horse and Mule Shoes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

VIM. B. Hale, cashier Of the Conway Bank, has
been recently chosen cashier Of the Holyoke Bank
at Northampton. Mr.. Hale is On energetic bust
ness man, and q good accountant. He has dis
charged the duties of Cashier successfully Of the
Winchester Bank and the Conway Bank to the en-
tire acceptance of the Directors and the public.
lie was formerly associated with Mr.. Harris in the
management of the Semi Weekly Eagle, in this
place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

A gentleman named Lyman, from Canada, was
driving in a cutter short distance from Rutland,
on Thursday of last week, when fellow on foot
asked him for ride. After they had proceeded
about quarter of mile, and while Mr.. Lymsn's
attention was attracted by object on the road
side, the stranger sprang upon him, grasped him
by the throat, drew out his wallet, and jumping
from the sleigh, cooly babe him good bye. The
wallet taken contained $1,000 in bills, and sOmo
papers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

England was visited by snow storm of I'M
usual severity, Christmas week, commencing
Christmas night. In Yorkshire the snow drift
ed and the farmers had to dig their sheep from
drifts three and four yards in depth, and many
of them were taken ont dead.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

WEST RIVER BANK.-The annual meeting Of
the stockholders of West River Bank was held q,
their banking house in Jamaica, on Tuesday of las,
week, at which meeting the following Board OF Di-
rectors was elected
JAMES II. PHELPS, of TowDshcnd;
WILLIAM HARRIS, of windham;
DANIEL READ, Of Wardsboro;
J. II. CONVERSE, Of Townshend;
WILLIAM l.. WILLIAMS, of Newfane;
ASA B. FOSTER, of Weston.
James H. Phelps was subsequently, at Direct.
ors' meeting, reelected President, and John f.
Butler, Cashier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

While the Chaplain of the United States Senate
was performing his duty on Monday, man evil
IDENTIFY insane, installing him for the presiding Of
fcer, approached his desk and held up his hand,
as if subscribing to the oath of Office. The pray
er concluded tine stranger, usurping seat. was
prepared to enter upon legislation, but the officers
elected him. Notwithstanding his earnest protest
against the violation of his rights
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

John G. SAKE has so far recovered from his re-
cent illness that he has delivered his poem entitled
"The Press" at Middlebury to great acceptance.
A writer in the Regisier thinks SAKE the greatest
satirist since the days Of Pope. why cannot uo
have this poem delivered in this village 1t would
be not only pleasant entertainment but q paying
affair.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

=. d. lIARRIs. formerly publisher Of the Brat
tlebOro Eagle, with his brother has taken the con-
tract for the construction OF the Wisconsin Central
Railroad, from the Illinois State line to Columbus,
distance Of y miles. This road will run thro'
one Of the best portions Of Wisconsin. and form
an important link in the communication between
Chicago on the South and st. Pauls and Lake Su-
peri0r on the North.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

Theodore Hook, the wit, and q friend were walk
ing out, when the two came to toll bridge. "Do
you know who built this bridget" said the friend
to Hook. "NO," replied Hook, ''but il you 90
over it you IL be tolled."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

Dea. Josiah Stevens Of Claremont, n. H., was
found frozen to death in field near his residence,
on Tuesday night Of last week, whittier he had
wandered in a state Of insanity. The doors hav-
ing been fastened to prevent his leaving he made
his escape through q window. lie was brother
Of ParaH Stevens of Boston, and was y years old
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

AT the last meeting Of the Franklin Agricul-
tural Society, the Messenger reports that the lest
feeling prevailed which was manifest in the spirit
ed discussion, held in reference to horse-trotting
and horse-racing at our annual fair. The opinion
was expressed that horse flesh engrossed too much
attention and diverting too much from other OBJ
iects.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

The trustees Of the first mortgage bonds Of the
Western Vermont railroad have leased that road
to the Troy and Boston railroad Company for ten
years, at the rate Of 10000 for the first year. and
80, 900 thereafter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

The house of Henry Kellogg in Westminster, an
account of the destruction of which we published
last week, was insured in the windham County
Mutual for S2500. The furniture was principally
saved in damaged condition (; the insurance on
1t will probably cover the loss.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

soctAt. LEyEE.--The Levee Of the members Of
the Uniyersalst Society and friends Of Rev. Mr..
Deere. their pastor, took place at the Town Hall
on Thursday evening Of last week, according to
previous announcement. II was one Of the most
pleasant gatherings we have ever attended in this
place. The receipts, notwithstanding the precari-
GUS condition of the travelling, which prevented
the attendance of friends from abroad, were quite
satisfactory. The net proceeds, after paying ex-
penscs, amounted to about $1GO.
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DISTINCTIVE FnEsnET.-.The recent cold period
was succeeded about the middle of last week by u
thaw that continued until Sunday, when rain set
in, accelerating the departure Of the snow. Du-
ring this term the big drifts wasted away rapidly,
although sufficient is left for oil useful or ornamen-
tai purposes. The snow banks discounted freely,
but so brisk was the run that they blcd profusely
to keep up the circulation.
The great addition made to the streams in this
region caused rapid rise in the water, that broke
up the thick ice and carried it of in ponderous
masses. On Milestone Brook, which empties
into the Connecticut River in this village, two
bridges were carried awoy-the one at West Brat
teboro and the other at Townsville, about half a
mile west Of u.s. The latter bridge was recently
constructed and had been accepted by the town au-
thorities but short time. 1t was bull, to supply
the place Of one carried away by the freshet in Au-
gust. The channel Of this brook, near Woodcock
& Vintons paper-mill, became so INSTRUCTED with
the ice that the water made new course through
the meadow of Mr. James Frost, doing much dam
age. The current Of the Connecticut, just above
the bridge, was so blocked with ice that the water
nearly oil passed around the east side Of the is
land, otherwise the bridge must have given away
The new road by the side Of West River, in this
town and DummerstOn, is so INSTRUCTED by larg'
masses Of ice that were washed into its course BY
the freshet, as to be impossible. All the trave
goes over the old road Mr.. Barrett, who lived OIL
the bank Of the river in West Dummerston, cam,
near being drowned in consequence Of the sudder
rise Of water. Ills family were rescued from thei
perilous situation by the assistance Of neighbors
A pig was drowned, and COW came near sharing
the same fate The cakes Of ice are now pile
around his house as high rs the caves
The covered bridge over West River near Eas
Townshend. came near being wreck. The tres
sic work underneath, and which supported it ii
the centre, was washed away. The bridge remain
ci supported by its two ends, but howlong it woul
be able to retain that position was predetermined
1t is, Of course, impossible. Much damage wa
done elsewhere. as will be seen by reference to tn
details in another column.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

walton's Daily Journal is to be published dur
ing the extra session. Copies may be ordered
through members, with whom terms may be MAIDS
in proportion to the length Of the session. We
suggest that sketches of the debates be Published
instead Of mere abstracts of the Journal Of the two
Houses
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

LESSON FOR FoRGETFuL MERcHANrs.-A
Mississippi merchant, during days business
in which he was crowded with customers. sold
saddle of the value of forty dollars, aud for
got to put it down. Next day, recollecting The
fact of the sale, but unable to recollect the
name of the purchaser, he directed his clerk
jim tn read over the alphabetical list, in The
ledger. aloud, in hope of refreshing his memo
ry. Bat his labor was lost. Worn GU, by the
effort at recollection, and as the readiest means
nf eating over the difficulty, "Jim," said the
merchant, "put down saddle to every one of
The customers" This was accordingly done.
When The pllalers had got their cotton in, and
settling time cane round, thu bulls were pre-