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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-29
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Our readers will be glad to meet with lo son.
timent' and opinions of the governor cleo, If
Missouri on the subject Of emancipation. @,
the eve Of the election. he defined his position
in n speech at ST. Louis, in the folio wing words;
Now in regard TO my opinion upon the sub.
ject OF emancipation" | hear It said occasion.
ally that Missouri is destined TO be- d free state.
Very well ; am in favor of leaving that qnes-
ton 10 higher than human laws am in fayo-
OF submitting that question to the laws Of ell
mate, OF emigration, of labor. and If production
which, first or last, affect the d3.tluies Of man
aud commonwealths and to the clear guidance
Of Him who dues all thugs we'll Marks Of
enthusiasm
Now am in favor Of encouraging labor in
our state -, protecting the labor Of this ereatc.'y
and Of the entire commonwealth in which we
live am il favor Of inviting AN cncoum9in,
emigr ,iion to the state Of Missouri from every
part. Cheers
| say, let MS throw wide open otr dnors AMI
iny here men of the Nurih, of the South. AMI
men Of every tongue and kindred upon rhe h1r-
table globe. Invite them here to cultivate our
praires 10 ill oar lands, to aid in developing
our mineral resources. and TO aid us in 6liinr M
our great cities and in making Missouri the
prondcst and nobcst commonwealth IN this sis
W. uF'N W NlhttS hlIl lis NY lll'N-, l~ t0T-
dial system If emigration from North ani South
If, say, this etngrat on IN the cour-r OF years
brings about such a Incorporation between the
white aud blacl; races that IT is NJ longer the in
tere,t Of the people Of the state ol Missouri 10
continue ii slave state. ] say, &" then let It po"
(Tremcndous chrcring)
These are my opinions. my friends. hide
them from no one. ! do not wish 10 war with
man, however bccau,c he differs with me upon
the subject. | do not wish to war with man
because he is an emancipationist. That is the
better and the wisest policy. My opinion is that
IN consequence of the agitation HAT such Qucs-
tlon will awaken in the state. and ID consequence
Of the fact that we have not very large slave
population in Missouri in consequence Of the
fact that we occupy a high uorihern latitude
here in consequence Of the fact that the dspro-
portion between the white and the black races
is becoming greater and greater; and Of the fact
that in course of time in ten. twenty. or iiiv
years most probablv-it will become the inter
est OF the sla, eholdcr himself IL stay the current
Of slave popul ,tion in the state of Missouri that,
it is better 10 do without this institution; say
that in consequence of all these laws, and con-
-deraii"ns and causes now operating. II would
be best to let the question alone
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WAsniNGroN \ FRENcH MARsHAL.-It is
not generally known TO Washington's biorraphers
that he was marshal of France yet the fact
seems to be very certainly established by a let
ter fIom Geo. W. Parke GUSTS, who SAYS that
When, in 1881, Colonel Laurens went to
France as special ambassador, difficulty arose
between him and the French ministry. as to the
command Of the combined armies in America
Our heroic Laurens said "Our chief must
command it is our cause, and the battle Is on
our SOIL Cea impossible exclaimed the
Frenchman by he etiquette Of the French SER
vice, the Count de Rochambeau, being an old
lieutenant general. can only be commanded by
the king in person, or a Mdreschai de France
: Then exclaimed Laurens, make our Wash
ington NdreSchdl de France, and the difficulty
is at an end 1t was done"
In further confirmation of the fact, friend of
Mr.. Gusts heard Washington, at :he siege of
Yorktown, addressed as Monsieur le Mdyeschai,
and an engraving from the earl of Buchan is SUI
prescribed, " Marshal General Washington"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-29

A DEMocRATtc SwiNDbE.-Fort Smelling in
Minnesota rendered useless as government
outpost by the advance of civilization, has re-
Gently been sold by government, at pirate sale
for elcrea dollars an acre. The Chicago Press
says that the whole Of the reservation, con-
tanning several thousand acres is first class land
and, considered with reference to its location,
it would have been great bargain at one hun
dred and fifty dollars per acre. Among The
names mentioned in connection with the swim
die, are Douglas, Richardson, Medary, Toombs
and Orr. The transaction is 50 bareiaced that
even the Cincinnati Inquirer, the leading DEM
ocratic paper in the West, as well as one of
the most inscriptions, says
owe trust that the honest and firm Secretary
of the Interior will satisfy the people that the gov
eminent has not been swindled in the recent sale
of the Fort Smelling Reservation, The affair re-
quires explanation. The Administration cannot be
too prudent and vigant in watching the manGu-
vres of certain Spectators who, in the mask OF
Democracy, are, in fact, ravening' deprcdators
and spectators. There are men who stand high
at Washington, who entertain grandly, and sue
coed in deuding some of our high functionaries
and yet, who, in fact are only employing political
position and place TO enrich themselves at the ex-
pcnse of the people by various devices of specula-
ton and swndling Minnesota has been fayorite
arena for these spectators. To the schemes of one
or two Of such depredatorj the Democratic party
owes its defeat in that State. Like oil righteous
causes the name of our party will sometimes be
borrowed and assumed by scoundrels TO cover up
their rascally designs. Our duty is to be yigilan,
and watcbful to detect and fearlessly expose such
speculations."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-29

SLAVERY IN ILLINOIS ADVoCATEp,-1hc
NATION Gazette, Douglas democratic journal
in Southern Illinois, advocates the establishment
of slavery in that State. 1t declares that the
question comes squarely up to every business
man " Which would you rather do, make slaves
OF your family, or provide a comfortable home
for some OF the enslaved African race Ac-
cordngly it hopes " the day OF practical benev-
olence" will soon usher in the blessings OF sla-
verv This il an eminently Democratic" idea
10 save your family from work, buy slaves
The isotberma line" which will inrlude tho
slavery established on this prpiplc, would turn
Vermont into a slave Stale, for W. fear that
we, too, have some few families that are too in
dolent or genteel to work more than they are
absolutely obliged to. But this is fair 'spccl-
men of The democratic pro slavery arguments OF
the present day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-29

WORK STOPPED on THE TuNsFL.-The
North Adams Transcript states that labor upon
the llooSac Tunnel has been suspended since
the eth inst. owing to the contractors not hay
ing received from the Troy and Greenfield Rail
road Company the aid agreed upon, and being
unwilling to use their private means in carving
on the work to any further extent, having al
ready expended nearly S250,000. They have
penetrated the mountain 1880 ieet-'20 feet
from the eastern end and $40 feet from the
tern end-besldes having completed heavy
amount of open rock cutting in both approaches
and nearly prepared the road for receiving the
rails, to the State line. We regret exceedingly
that this enterprise should be compelled to stop
The reporl thai gold has been found in the noun
tain, is hoax, of the shallowest kind. Gold
has gone into the tunnel, and gold will come
through il, when completed; but copper and
non pyries and little lead, both mingled with
quartz, are the only minerals yet discovered.
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several respects different from that Of the ono
burned last winter. but. imposing as it will be,
the new capitol will suffer as the old one did,
by being placed ton closely against the Hill. Its
size and proportions cannot go well be appreci-
ated when so oversbadowed by the huge emf
hence behind it, as # they were away from the
hill, and without such background Buff To-
Gated in Montpelier at ALL it must be here
That town feels sure of it now. and exulis in its
victory over Burlington and Rutland 1t is ru-
mored, however, that the inhabitants have no in
tention Of paying for the new structure. rs they
promised they would do last winter If they re-
pudate their PROMISES and refuse to raise the
money, there will be at least one more stormy
session.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-29

STATE FArR.-The Seventh Annual Fair of
the Vermont State Agricultural Society, will be
held at Montpelier, on the 9Th, 9Th, 10th and
18th days of September next. All animals and
articles for exhibition wiki be carried free, and
passengers for fare one way.
Present indications favor the presumption that
this Fair will be quite as successful as any that
has been held under the auspices of this Society
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-29

Mills STOPPED The number of cotton
looms that have been stopped in New England,
in consequence of the high price Of cotton and
the low price of goods, sabout six thousand, and
orders have been given to stop many more, as
the yarn runs out. We heard, yesterday OF
two large mills that will run only till the cotton
now in process of manufacture is exhausted
This is the only remedy. We talk of the short
supply of cotton. The evil is not there; 1t IS
the over supply of cotton machinery. The looms
NOW in operation are not only TOO many for the
supply of cotton they are too many for the de-
mand for cotton goods at anything like the prices
which alone, at the present cost of the raw ma
terial, can return new dollar for an old one
In England thirty thousand looms have been
stopped, and prices have quickly responded to
this judicous curamcnt Of produclou-Pror'-
deRce Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-29

ROMANCE IN HIGH LrFr-Among the pre-
sensations to Her Majesty at one of the drawing
rooms this season was a young lady upon her
marriage, and about whose nuptials a story is
current of more than usual interest in these un-
romantic times. She i the daughter OF a bar
onet, holding distinguished position. Among
the suitors Of this Young lady, who is As pretty
as accomplished, was one Of very advanced years;
but il vas in vain that all the aurements con-
sequeni upon the possession OF riches were set
forth. The fair maiden showed herself com
plctely indlfferen, TO the golden prize that Law
at her feet, and, in spite OF the strong recon-
mendation of papa il was unhe,iialingly re-
iected. So far, therefore, everything was per-
ectly natural and very unromsniic. But II
seems that the gentleman, after his proposals had
been declined (of course with the usual profess
tations of respect and eseem.) again sought an
interview, and assured the lady that his attach
ment was not selfish that he was ready, at any
sacrifice. TO do anything that could contribute to
her happiness and that. IT her affections were
fixed on any one whose wealth might not be ad-
equate to his good fortune, he was ready. by
settlement even to the extent of 500, 900, to
place her happiness in her own power. Such
proof Of disinterested attachment was perfectly
undeniable, and it is said the young lady pom
dered so much over it that. like the recital Of
Oihello's dangers, it wrought complete revul-
sion of feeling. We do not pretend to know on
what kind of "hnt" the venerable gentleman
spoke again, but speak again he did, and with
So much effect that the happy day was soon nam
ed, and the nuptals in due course solemnized,
and the fine bride presented on her marriage to
the Queen. The world gives, with its usual
generosity, an almost fabulous amount TO Mr.
IS fortune. hut it is nov very well known
that one item in it is el50,00O railway stock and
more than half of which is paying six per cent.
London Court journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-29

NEwsPApoRlAL.-We have received III sec.
ond number of a newspaper entitled the - Rut-
land Courier" Il is published at Rutland by
Cain e. McLean--John Cain, the Rctland post
master, is editor. Its politics are intensely
democratic, as democracy is now understood
It's general appearance as newspaper is wor-
thy of commentator, and those especially who
admire the political doctrines it advocates should
give it hearty support.
The Amherst Mass Express. came to us
last week under new arrangement. It is
published by Messrs. Brewster g. White.
Pliuy H. White, formerly of the Eagle, is ed-
tor. He is an accomplished writer and will
doubtless make The Express acceptable TO large
circle OF readers. We trust we shall continue
tn receive at least an occasional letter from his
pen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-29

BALLoTs.-We have had applications for Re-
publican ballots for the coming election. We
presume the town committees in the several
towns viii be supplied by the' County Commit
tee in season, although we confess to not having
had any information upon that subject,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-29

The statement that the Hon. A. G. Dodge,
United States Minister to Madrid, has resi- gned
is authorita,ively con,radicted. Mr., Dodge is
not one of the " resigniug" sort, but is about
as fit for the Spanish Mission as blind man is
to take astronomical observations. President
Pierce having been annoyed to death by the
meddlesome spirit of Soule, who knew too
much of both Spanish and French, concluded
to send a successor VINO should know nothing
of either, and remain in profound stnpor at
Madrid. Dodge has fulfilled all expectations
in that respect.
When Barringer, of North Carolina, was
sent on this same mission by President Polk
Senator Badger was asked if the new Minister
was selected because Of his acquaintance with
the Spanish language and diplomacy He re-
piled that he presumed this must be the rea-
sun, for Mr.. Barrnger was entirely ignorant
of the English language. There is equally
strong ground for assuming that Dodge was
versed in the " modern languages.
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Who ARE THE TRAiroRsi-Not long since
the Patriot asserted tina, the Republicans no
sooner found arenegade democrat in their ranks
than they nominated him for Office. Let that
he as Il may we think ihe result OF the recent
Congressional elections in the Southern States
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The VERMONT STATE HoUsE.-A cores
ponden, Of the Springfield Republican writing
from Montpelier, gives the following in relation
to the new capitol building, which is 10 occupy
the site of the one burned last winter
The beautiful granite State House that stood
here year ago is now so demolished that scared
one stone is left above another. Its blackened
fragments lie all about the site. The columns
only, that were in front of the capitol, are still
standing. The work of re-erection is energet-
caily going on; the foundation is laid wider than
before, and nought can be heard in the vicinity
but the click Of hammers that are shaping blocks
Of granite for their places in the new structure.
think it is hoped 10 complete it within twenty
months. The design of the new edifce is in
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

CHEAP LIGHr.-we have tested by careful ex-
pertinent the merits of Knapp's Patent Resin Oil
Lamp, and have no hesitation in saying that for
excellence and superiority in furnishing a cheap,
steady and brilliant light its claims are unqueston-
able. The great difficulty heretofore experienced
in attempts to burn rosin oil has been its liability
to smoke. Mr. Knapps invention completely OBJ
vates this objection. A single lamp of this patent
affords ample light for any ordinary sized room,
while the cost for oil will not exceed half cent
per hour. 1t will be seen that it is more than
twice as cheap fluid; at the same time it possess
ses great advantage in being perfectly safe. The
propretors for this State will be in this yicin-
ity to dispose of rights for its sale and use See
their advertisement.
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REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

STATE TICKET.
FOR GovgRSoR,. ......RYLAND FBETCHER,
For LIEUT. GOVERNOR, IA MES M. SLADE.
For TREASURER, ......HENRY M. BATES.
wiudbam County Senators.
WM. ". JONES Of Dover,
GEORGE PERRY Of Rockingham,
JOHN E. BUTLER Of Jamaica.
County Officers.
ASSISTANT JtDGEs, WIN HARRIS Of windhum,
EMORY wHEELOCK 81 Newfane.
STATES ATTORNEY, BENZ. l.. KN0wLT0N Of Jamaica.
SHERIFF, ......... GEORGE SLATE Of Rockingham.
HieH BAILIrr, 80. L. s. WALKER Of Grafton.
Judges of Probate.
DISTRICT Of MARLBORO. .......... ROYAL TYLER,
DISTRICT or WESTMINSTER, ..ABISfFAI iST0DDAR1
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uniniurcd, but Mr. Gould was seriously hurt. II
is now thought to be doing well.


Rev. DR.. TYLER's LEcrURE.-The third lecture
of the course for the Episcopal building fund was
given last Thursday evening by the Rev. DR. Ty-
Ter of Batavia, N. Y. He traced out in nm inter
esting manner the connection Of modern free-ma-
sonry with the ancient order Of church-builders
The subject was highly appropriate to the occason
and was ably handled by the lecturer.
rs. In our notice OF Mr.. Morris's lecture last
week, read venerable instead of "nursable" Uni
versity. The printer was thinking, perhaps, that
80 distinguished an alma mater ought to be n good
nurse. Read also "Dr. Pusey" for "Dr. Pursy."
The DR.. has been pretty literally abused in hi
day, but no one ever called him pursy before. He
is anything but that
ROUTE TO WILMSoToN.-We understand that
F. W. Tarbell and Joseph simon1s have taken the
route, with the mail contract from Brattlcboro to
Wilmington. They will stock the route with en-
tire carriages, and put ii in as good condition
ms any stage route in the vicinity. This changeis
TO take place next Monday morning, and it will be
of great advantage to the travelling community
whose business leads them in that direction.
To the Editor If he Vermont Phgn,y'
Having been informed by some of my political
friends in this town that my name would probably
be used in connection with the office Of Town Rep
resentatiye, at our next election, | wish to say
through the medium Of your paper, to all thus in
clincd, that feeling duly grateful for past favors,
the press Of private business compes me most re-
spectfully but decidedly to decline any such nomi-
nation. FARLEY STARR.
Nottingham, Aug. 1S, 1867.
~ We understand that Hiram f. johnson, NJ.
D., son of Hiram johnson, Esq, of Vernon, and
lately pupil Of DR.. Gross, of this village, has es-
tablished himself in the practice of his profession
at Halifax. As a man and as a student he merits
the confidence Of the community in which he is To-
Gated.
FIRE IN New StJEM.-Thc tannery Of George
Osgood in New Salem WIS destroyed by fire about
10 o'clock on wednesday night last But very lit
tie of the stock was saved The entire loss r. about
$1,000. Insured $500 Mt the Conway Office -
The loss is n severe one for Mr.. Osgood, who is an
Industrious, hard working man and one who is
highly esteemed by his neighbors He was burned
out about four years ago and has hardly recovered
from the effects of that fire. The fire is supposed
to have been caused by friction Of the machinery.
--GreeEfed Gd=etic
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ACCIDENT IN NEwPANE--As Isaac Gould of
North Leyerett, Mass, was driving through New
fame, on Friday last, his horse became frightened
and leaped over an embankment twelve feet in
hight. carrying Mr., G. with him. The horse was
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-08-29

JOHN G. sAxE.-This gifted son of Vermont
repeated his Poem, entitled 'The Press" before
an approaching audience at the Town Hall, on
Tuesday evening. 1t was unfortunate that the no.
tice was necessarily 80 short, otherwise many in
dividuals who have been disappointed in not hear
ing him, would gladly embraced the privilege of
listening to his delightful measures. The Hall was
too large for the voice of the Poet which detracted
from the effect of his verse, albeit the echoes ex-
tracted from him the apology that the more noise
he made the less was he heard.
OF the merits of the Poem it is unnecessary for
US to speak. 1t has already received the warm
est appreciation from thousands Of listeners. and
the mere announcement of its delivery is sure ''to
draw" The Saxon wit of the Poet is sure to reach
any object to which its shafts may be directed
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RESERVOIR on Hon ST.-We have heard numer-
Gus complaints of late from persons living on High
street, that after paying heavy tax for protection
from fire by the building of reservoirs, they are
left defenceless. The Reservoir on this street is
not half full nor has it ever been. The attention
of the Bais they say has been called to this mat
ter repeatedly, and these officials have promised to
give it their consideration. But nothing has thus
far been done. 1t is hoped that the matter will
not be neglected until winter; how much founda-
ton there is for this hope time will determine
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FIRENEs's ExoURsIoN.-We learn that the En-
pire Fire and Benefit Association, No. 8, of Lynn,
Mass, Capt. Needham, will visit Brattleboro, about
the goth of September. They will be absent from
home three days, aud will be accompanied by Gil
more's Salem Brass Band.
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the snbioined amendment :

THAT this Convention Is not possessed Conformation
ccnt ut the preeent time for proper action upon the que
ton OF reopcnng the African slave trade, and that with
view to such information committee consisting Of foi
upon the condition Of the African nation upon the
tho South IN respect to population and labor and rpo
the same to the next Convention to be held Mongomcr
Alabama, in May ncxtn