Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


The BRATr1EBoRo Posr- 0FFIcE.-w We hear II re-
ported that Asher Spencer Is to receive the appoint
ment Of postmaster in this village, in place Of Mr.
button whose commission has expired. In the best
informed circles such reports are believed to be
true. The present incumbent has discharged the
duties Of the office to the satisfaction Of all persons
If his successor is equally fortunate, and we know
no reason why he may not be, he will find the Of
fee no sinecure.
1t is reported, moreover that the democracy Of
Mr.. Dutton has been objected to on the ground that
certain Republicans speak Of him as their friend.
This is one step further than we had supposed the
Lecompton act could 60, but we may learn the full
measure Of its requirements by and by. II his sue
cessor would not be understood as having fallen from
grace he must speak in praise Of the Lecompton
swindle at every convenient opportunity
THE HALIFAX PosT-oFFfcE As an instance Of
the way in which the Halifax post-ofce as now sit
uated, conveues the people of town, we may men,
ton the fact that, on the 18th inst, Of twenty-five
letters and over forty newspapers which came in
the mall all but one letter and three or four news
papers were taken from the Office by messenger
from the centre Of the town be distributed at the
old quarters This is another specimen Of Lccomp-
tonism.
" BORDEN RUFFiAYisM AT BELLOWS FALLS
We are credibly informed that the newly elected
poundkceper Of Rockingham, whether from mis-
apprehension of his official duty or not the deponent
could not say, attempted to thwart n duly elected
chairman Of public meeting in taking his seat
Having resortcd to physical force effect his pur-
pose he was most severely choked for his palms.
Thus endeth the first lesson
EnRA1A--In correcting the proof of our re-
turns Of the election in Cheshire County last week,
the returns Of Dublin, Nelson, and Troy trans
posed go that the votes which were given for Halle
placed to the credit Of Cate and rice rersG.-
The footings were, however, correct In our re-
turns for County Commissioner the vote Of Putney
for Whcclock was placed at 20 when it should have
been 49, In the best regulated Offices mistakes of
this kind will occasionally occur, as We can testify
to from our own experience
NEw ARRANGEMENT Tine Mail Routes over the
railroads Of the Connecticut River Valley, from
Springfield, Mass, to Barton, in this State, have
been consolidated, and the same is to he run by
four agents. Those already on are William +.
Mack, Charles Smith and T.. +. kmball. The
fourth place has been given to William S. Moore
of Wells River.-.1rgus.
BRArrLEno no Posr OrricE.-wc understand that
the contest for the imttlcburn Post Office j, virtually
ended. ami tina, Asher Spencer comes out as winner
fr.f oh, ts .ttt -
Mr.. Spencer for the post.-.irgw.
1t is passing strange that the administration
should assume the responsibility Of appointing n
postmaster for Brattleboro without consulting the
opinion and wishes Of the .1rgus. There must be
something "rotten in Denmark" when sour first
choice can't lie recognized How is it in other
parts Of the State Does "Our first choice" al
ways succeed If so it is no marvel that the .fr-
gus speaks Of the "honest and patriotic admins
tra,ion of James Buchanan" This mutual ttla-
ton of the Argus and james buchanan must be
highly agreeable to both parties.
CONCERT ~ THE BASD-The Brattleboro Cor
net Band, assisted by Mrs. Durham, and Messrs.
Buditts, Fowler and Schuster, gave concert Of
vocal and instrumental music at the Town Hall, on
Wednesday evening, under the direction Of their
teacher, Mr.. Alonzo Bond, Of Boston. The differ
ent selections On the programme were all rendered
ia s-sslls~, -,yi". and vol raesivcl hy tho
audience. Ii was pleasant TO note the large atten-
dance on the OCCASION it evnces the interest
citizens feel in the prosperity Of the Band. Its
members deserved the compliment for they have
spent time aud money in attaining their present
pre-eminent position.
THE SEASON. mild and balmy bree1es Of
Spring are at length upon IA. The snow banks.
in which all moisture has been suspended for weeks,
have commenced disccun;ng freely while their de-
posts are daily diminishing, indicating very free
circulation. There is less inquiry fer mud; occa-
sionay patch of ground grows a shade frmer,
while ladies dresses are slightly on the rise But
this state Of things cannot last Calico and dimity
will soon exhibit a more dropping tendency as the
mud disappears and new maple sugar, which is
now selling for twenty cents, comes down to nine
pence per pound.
RELIGIOUS lSTEREsT.-Betweeu the hours ofhali
past twelve and half past in the afternoon there
has been held prayer meeting, every day this
week in the lower Town Hall, occupied as an Epis-
copa Church, in this village. We understand tina,
considerable interest has been manifested on the
subject of personal religion. Our exchanges gem
orally speak Of the prevalence of revivas Of relg