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

TuE WISCONSIN FRAJDs.-The inyestiga-
tons by the Wisconsin Legislature, although un-
finished as vet, have brought to light most I'M
paralleed system of bribery and fraud in seoul
ing the La Crosse and Milwaukee land grant at
the hands of the last state government. We
doubt if the palmiest days of the congressional
lobby can show state of facts to equal these
The whole state government from the governor
down TO the assembly doorkeeper bought up,
soul and body. and made the tool of a single cor
poration! The evidence OF this is plain and un-
deniable, and although it bears heavily upon the
leading men of the republican party, the present
state government, also republican, is doing a
good work as well in indicating the state cred
it as in purSing the party of these unworthy
members. Gov Bashford, who won an cnviable
reputation two years since in persistcntly fol
lowing up and exposing the election frauds that
. were to have deprived him of his seat, and who
might have been to-day in the executive chair
with the respect and esteem of the whole peo-
pie, is a fugitive from the state, condemned and
disgraced, Il ruined man. 1t is weak excuse
to plead in his behalf that he was poor man
and was sorely tempted by an offer of $4,000
and still weaker one that he was brought up
by leading men in the democratic party Nor
does IT avail for the other republicans who are
exposed in these crimes that equally prominent
democrats were acting with them. 1t is enough
to know that they abused the confidence of the
people who had given them control of the state
government and it is enough, also, to know
that they were in league to continue themselves
in power, and thus destroy all evidence of their
wickedness.
The partial defeat of the republicans at the
last election is now explained. Coy. Bashiord
and his friends having been defeated in the nom
mating convention, and knowing that certain
exposure would follow the election of the repub
lican ticket, hoped TO compass its defeat ard
thus shield themselves, by luke-warm support.
They were assured of security under demo-
cratic rule, and the present opposition of the
democrats of the Legislature 10 an investigation
s abundant proof Of this.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20

edition of which this is an abridgnen than any 9TH
err with which acquainted. Its author Is nm cx-
perienced teacher and master Of the subject which
he has here go exactly defined, fully explained and
clearly Illustrated.
TnE WORKS OF T&cirUs. The Oxford Translation
Revised. With Notes In two volumes New
York Harper & Brothers, Publishers, (For sale
in lirattlcboro by Fclton)
This translation of the writings Of one Of the most
celebrated Of classical authors will commend itself to
those who are precluded from enjoying the original,
ns faithful and correct. Volume is devoted to the
Annals; while Volume ? contains tic History, Ger
many, Agricola, and Dialogue on Orators. The typo
gaphy of this edition possesses that neaness which is
always in the publications Of the Mcssrs. Har-
pers.
THE MAssACnts LrTs REGISTER, containing record
of the Government and Institutions Of the State and
Variety Of Useful Information, for the year 1868
Serial Number, %. Boston: Adams, Sampson Il
Co.
TO citizens of Massachusetts this Register must be
an invaluable work for constant reference while 1t is
not without value to those in other States who have
occasion to consult men Of business in that State. II
is the fullest record Of the civil government Of the
State Counties aud Towns Of the officers Of all incor-
poratcd institutions and OF the business men Of the
city of Boston Of any published
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20

der Calhoun, il will not only make dark do,
in Kansas, but all over the Union "If die
President had stood his ground with Governor
Walker, amidst the millions If conservative men
riO roUid hare yoiiied or0und linn, bath North
anil South, all would have been rcil The great
and glorious Democracy would have maintained
its consistency, and stood upon the pillars of
eternal truth and Justice" THIS fatal letter is
dated on the 10th of February. and as John
Campbell, my Irish neighbor across the way. is
not only first-ratc bookseller las well as book
readcr,) but is also fond of autographs, | will
give this letter to him IL he will come and getit.
I" So much for Buckiagham."
You will sec that | am committing great i'm
prudence by writing so plainly. | certainly do
so with no. personal purpose. Nv franiness
NAV disturb some scnsibilitus---and NAV piyc
some greedy and aspiring gentlemen good
chance to help themselves by abuse of me land
if so. | shall not be sorry. But claim the right
to speak out ON this grave subject do it more
in sorrow than in anger. ] fed lint ire are M
he rerge Of n .)iightUi abyss and in my yoca
ton as an independent journalist, and as one
who would tomorrow serve James Buchanan if
felt he was right, with all the ardor of the olden
time, silence would be a crime
But there is cheerful side to the picture
Yesterday was bright day for the people. There
was a gorgeous sunshine in the SKY and on tho
earth and Spring seemed to be breaking from
the clouds Of Winter. There was ALSO a plori
Gus CLEAN of hope in the House The grca,
principle Of the will Of the majority asserted it,
majesty, and seemed to be strong enough 10
w+csic with the gigantic influences that have
fettercd it 50 long. Those who differ from Mr.
buchanan so regretfully on this ISSUE and who
have been traduccd by his batteries for this diff.
ference, felt mcasurably compensated BY this
new victory. heard one of the most gifted Of
these gallant fellows say last night: Would it
not be proud satisfaction if we few. We hap
py few We band of brothers. could save Mr..
Buchanan and the party from this great calam-
ity"
But must stop, or you will never get this in
tomorrow. J. W. f.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20
WASHINGTON MATTERS. The correspondent

WASHINGTON MATTERS. The correspondent
of the Iribrne says;
"Mr. Wade concluded one of the most cffec-
tive cogent and original speeches yet heard on
the whole subject, and laid open the Kansas
question. This is conceded by the consent of all
parties.
He was followed by Mr. Mason, in his usual
dogmatical style. His speech was principally
eveled at Mr.. Seward, who has drawn forth the
fire of all the Administration leaders.
Mr. Savages bill, in the House. proposing to
pension the soldiers of 1912 who have already
received land, will saddle the Treasury with ten
or fifteen millions annually, according to esti-
mates at the proper office"
The correspondent of the Courier and En-
quirer writes
"The anti-Lecompton Democrats firm,
and are secure in their ability to defeat the pro-
Slavery outrage, which is intended to Aficanize
the party throughout the Union-and in Mei,
power, to dictate terms to the administration az
tertcardS. of this latter contingency there can
be no doubt whatever. IfLecompton be defeat
ed, the combined opposition of Republicans and
liberal Democrats, with the honest portion OF
the South Americans, will take immediate pos
session of Congress, and obtain perfect control
Of tha country. Mr.. Buchanan knows that"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20

READ OCT.-The Washington Union declares
that Douglas and Walker are no longer Demo
Gratis; 'that they must look for sympathy not
among the Democracy, but among the Black
Republicans Wonder where Mr.. Bachanans
Administration is to look for sympathy" Not
in all the Northwest, for there the Democracy
sustain Douglas. Not in New York, for here
the party is reduced to only the ofIicc-holders
and the Foreign vote in cities. Not in the old
Granite State, for there the party has just been
routed, horse, foot and Dragons. Send Doug
las to the Black Republicans, if you will, but
what is to become of the administration
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20

WHAT DIN IT.-lhe New Hampshire Patri-
OF comedies the triumph of the opposition by n
greatly increased majority. In alugubrous ar
ticle upon the result it thus speaks of the caus-
es which produced the disaster, and we COM
mend its remarks to the serious consideration
of the Lecompton Democracy everywhere re-
mnding them that like causes will produce like
results:
This defeat Of the Democracy Is sufficiently over
whclrning to satisfy our most bitter opponents: even
the latest renegade feel content with it, At the
time, when the palpable of it is consider
ed, il presents occasion for despondencv on the
part Of true and intelligent Democrats No one can
fail to the all admit il. The Kansas cues
ton has again crushed Us with its ponderous blind
unrensoning power. Before the Lecompton Con-titu
ton brought before the country. prospects for
success were highly lattering; triumph seemed to
be cerain that matter with the course Of the admin
stration upon il, fell like wet blanket upon the ris-
ing courage and earnest zeal Of friends, and from
that dag we were doomed our defeat was certain, and
apparent TO all well-inionned persons"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20

DISHONESTY REwARDED.-Less than year
since, Isaac Cook, the then postmaster at Chica-
go, was removed from office on account of his
defalcations, amounting to from ten to fifteen
thousand dollars. This amount has not been
accounted for but stands charged to him on the
books of the department; yet MIR. Cook has
been reappointed by the President and confirm
ed by the Senate. In order to revenge the de-
fiction of Senator Douglas and to force the Lee
compton Constitution through Congress a price
is paid for swindling the government What a
Paradise for rogues and rascals the democratic
party has become!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20

UTAH TERRITORY is enjoying the honor, what
ever that may be, OF two governors and two
governments. Brigham Young is de facto gov
ernor at the head of the Mormon saints and lead
ers, backed by at least ten thousand of his de-
luded disciples. Gov. Cumming, recently ap-
pointed by the President of the United States.
and substantially an army of about $500 men, is
dejWe governor of the territory He is station
ed at Fort Bridger, from whence he has issued
his official proclamations. A Court has also
been organized at Ecklesville near by, which is
held by Chief Justice Eckles, by which Young
has been indicted for treason. Brigham, al
though he knows that he has been superseded,
continues to style himself governor" and issue
his proclamations and messages to the legisla-
ture. His speeches continue naughty and
defiant of the power of the general government
as ever. He is clearly and distinctly in state
Of rebellion. 1t is impossible to predict the con-
sequences of this Mormon difficulty, but its f.
nal result seems inevitable Whatever NAV be
the cost or the sacrifice this rebellion must be
put down at all hazards. The government seems
to have reused itself at last, to true apprecia.
ton of the condition of affairs If it had begun
earlier and, instead of trying to discover con.
structiye treason in the acts of those who were
endcavoring peaceably to organize government
upon the basis of popular sovereignty put stoE
to the overt acts of those who were in actual re
bellion it would have been better for the coun
try.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20
Vermonters in Office.

The editor of the Waterman, continuing its
extracts from the Blue Book gives the fol-
lowing names of Vermonters in office in the De
partmcnts of the Interior and of War;
In the Department of the Interior, find T..
T.. Fisk, clerk (land office at 81 200; J. H..
Lane, examiner in the Patent office, $1,000 3;
VIM. +. Hall, temporary clerk, Indian office,
paid by the piece ). g. Heaton, pension office,
81 400 Charles V. Warner, Burlington, and B..
+. Blodgett, Bradford, pension agents, receiv-
ing two per cent. of money dsbursed, if it does
not exceed $1,000 to each agent. Total num-
Der about l4OO: Vermonters 6.
In the War Department II. J. Achley, Van
couver. paymaster's clerk, S70O Sylvester
Churchill, Inspector General (Brigadier General
brevet y Lyman II. Stone, Assistant Surgeon ;
VIM. F. Smith, LIST Lieut.. Typographical En-
gineers Albert " Colburn, I'd Lieut. Cavalry ;
Justin Dimock, Major, (Col. brevet LIST regt.
artillery Truman Seymour, LIST Lieut.. Capt.
brevet) ditto Amos Bcckwith, Henry w. Clos
SON. list Leuts. ditto Edward II. Plat, LIST
Lieut.. I'd regt. artillery Henry A. Smalley. I'd
do. do. Henry S. Burton, Capt. Mai brevet)
Sd regt. artillery dunbar H. Ransom, LIST Lieut..
do. John W. Phelps, Capt. 4th regt. artillery
Hannibal Day, Maj, I'd regt. infantry; Henry
C. Hodges, LIST Lieut. (AdjutanD 18th regt. in
fantry Gustavs Loomis, Col. 9TH regt infantry
Henry X. Seldom, Capt. do. Newman S. Clarke
Colonel brig Gen breyeD 9th regiment in
fantry Isaac Lynde, Seneca G. Simmons, Capts
9TH regiment infantry George Wright, Colonel
9th regt infantry; John McNab, LIST Lieut.. do
Cadets at West Point-Edwin II. Stoughton
I'd class, James NJ. Warner, Sd class, Oryille f.
Babcock, 4th class.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20

TESTIMONY BEFORE THE KANSAS CoMMrs-
sIoN.-Ihe testimony taken before the Com
mission, in Kansas, appointed by the territorial
legislature to investigate the election frauds,
says the New York Ere,ing Post. has arrived
at Washington. 1t is certified to by the men,
bers OF the Commission. 1t makes $40 pages
OF closely-written foolscap pages, which will in
clude the journal of the Commission and poll
books. 1t is the authorized production of the
legally elected and recognized legislature of the
territory of Kansas. 1t has the force and au-
thority of legislative sanction, and contains in
itself the elements of total destruction to the
Lecompton Constitution. Its facts in regard to
the elections i'll that territory on the DIST of De
cember and 4th of January, are too startling
and overwhelming proofs against the Calhoun
swinde for South Americans or Northern dem.
ocrats TO face submissively. 1t has already
strengthened the determination of the one, and
sent confusion into the ranks of the other The
only copy in Washington is in the hands of Mr.
Harris, the Chairman of the House Special Kan
sas Investigating Committee, who is at work
upon his minority report, which he will be read,
to present to the House in few days 1t vii
be an able and exceedingly valuable document
Mr. Morrill's report, in behalf of the Republ
cans of that committee, is ready, which will un
doubtedly be an able exposition of the election
frauds of Kansas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20
News, Notes, and Varieties.

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#, ri. ,,..,,,,. i to;,, ,roci;,o,od dawn n lcdce
49,, -, Gao, ,,,uo .,ea,o-ir, q, ll,ro, vearliue
IT, ,,.,;.,o,,i,, ,o,,f,o1 M. .,ine ,vas
nrohoblv brukeu
&c., -.
The famous SUIT "' isaac W. paihes vs. 'e"se W
Robinson, which has been pending in the Remington
County Court Tor several years ana n"s ocen t"'V'
tried in the Supreme Court, has been Withura"h ny
the painful
Rev Nathaniel W. Taylor Dwight Professor Of
Didactc Theology. expired at his residence IN New
raven, Oh 'he '''ori'"S VI ,'' iV'' ,"''' !" o"'
yea" OF Ms age wa 10 nun n"' ''''''
an recently addressed MS ce'e""cu Hs"e' u '"' "'"
haven memorN's'
Sir" said a little clustering man to religious op
poneni, " to what seyt 40 you Suppose ! oeions -
to iudcc from vour size and appearance should think
you belonged to the class generally called INSECT
WHY was Ve.ruciu. a iovial scamp? Because he
was Americas.
,l,., name, ,.p,;o,, VIA, ol,,,,. a livelihood b,.
rol,,,i,, o,,,,os m, tho cleveland and Toledo Rail
road. found n package Of $4,000 in bank notes. which
had been lost in the cars bv Mr. Bishop, who had
brouclt the morev from Cleveland for H. T.. Mu..cy,
Of rlvrio. \. Y. Next dav it was given TO Mr. Mus
sew when ;hc bow was rewarded with new suit of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20

JOHN w. FoRNEy's LETTER.-Few men con-
tributed more to the election of Buchanan than
John W. Forney. 1t was through his untiring
exertions that Pennsylvania cast her vote for
the democratic candidate. But even John W.
Forney, as INSCRIPTIONS as he has proved him
self in other matters has been faithful to the
creeds of his party. Yet he cannot be made to
recognize the Lecompton swindle as test Of
party fealty. What his opinions of the attempts
that are being made to fasten that constitution
upon an unwilling people, in defiance of all the
principles of popular sovereignty may be read,
lily seen by perusal of his letter in another col
umn. viii our democratic subscribers read il
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20

CoNvENTloN.-We learn from circular
which has been addressed to some of the lead
ing Republicans of Ohio, that it had been agreed
to hold general meeting of the Republican
State Committees at Washington, on Wednes-
day next, to consult and devise the best means
for promoting the future interests of the Re
publican party. As present indications afford
strong presumptions that this party will be
called upon to assume the reins of government
in 1860 it is important that there should be
concert in its action.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20

WHAT Is THE LAw?-A correspondent of
the Free Press, in writing from Huntington,
says: In the Free Press of the 9TH inst, you
"give as DIR. Buffers majority for County Com
" missioner in this town, 60. That is mistake,
"and even if it had been right, it would not
"have been legal, for there was no article in
serted in the warning requiring us to vote on
"the I'd for County Commissioner" In this
County the vote of Townshend was returned al
though there was no article in the warrant for
town meeting relating to voting for County Com
missioner. The Clerk, after taking the advice
of counsel, decided to count the votes as legally
given. 1t is proper to remark that that decision
will not affect the result as it will only increase
Mr.. Wheelock's minority
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20

mcnts elapscd before it was all in blaze and
therefore only small part of the machinery was
saved Several thousands ofpails, stored there,
were also destroyed. The flames soon spread
to the other buildings around, but by the great
excrtions of the citizens only two of them took
fire before the arrival of the engines, when the
frcmen, after having CALAMITY battled about two
hours, quellcd the coniagration. The loss is
roughly estimated at $4,000 or $1,000, upon
which there was an insurance Of only $1,000, the
same amount having run out short time since,
and for certain reasons had not been renewed
Greenfield Gdscttc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20
STATE OF VERMONT.
RYLAND FLETCHER,
ERNUR.
A PRO- CLAM ION


We are assured in sacred Scripture, that the most
acceptable sacrifice to our Creator is "broken and
contrite spirit" Man need consult the history
his 10 discover the appropriateness Of pcnitence
and humiliation he has but TO look seriously into hi,
heart and review his own life Ia appreciate the
fitness OF such emotions.
Public Humiliation and prayer have been sanction
ed by the practice Of our worthy ancestors from the
earliest history of our Commonwealth.
In Difference to their example and with q deep con-
viction that such an observance becomes dependent
aud sinful beings, such we all are, do hereby APP
point FRIDAY, THE SECOND DAY OF APRIL
NEXT to be observed by the good PEOPLE of this State,
as day of public FASTING, HUMILIATION AND
PRAYER.
On that day earnestly invite the whole People of
Vermont Ia abstain from their usual ayocations and
from all improper amu,ements, and, assembling IN
their various places of religious worship, hunby and
pcntenv 10 devote Themselves to the solemn and aps
prprate duties of the occasion. Let us uucdlv, and
with deep humility, approach the Ruler and Judge Of
Heaven aud Earth, with the sincere acknowledgements
and confession of our sins, mporing their forgiveness
through the merits ofour Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Let us pray that the Christian Church, in all its
branches muy prosecute with success its dviney ap-
pointed Mission: that health may prevail Throughout
the land; that the earth in the coming year may yield
rich harvest; that all our industrial Interests may be
relieved from embarrassment, and that labor in all
fu and honest pursuits may he amply rewarded TINT
our citizens may take Just and sober views of life, and
avoid the evils Of luxury and extravaganza.
Lot imploe the favor of heaven all our Schools
and Colleges, that they may be the fountains of useful
knowledge and the nurseries of virtue and pure reig
ion. Let invoke the smiles and blessing of our
Heavenly Father every consistent effort TO extend
the cause of freedom, and to break down every form
OF vice and oppression,
Let earnestly pray that slavery may TO vex
and reproach our nation and the world--that every
conspiracy against the rights of man may be brought
to utter confusion and defeat and that under His ben
Efficient guardianship, fee institutions may ever
increase in stability and extent,
Giren under my hdnd and The Seal Of The State al
Cdr,ndsh, this tenth day Of March, in he gear Of our
Lord housand eight hundred and ftty-tight and 81
The independence efhe United States he eghty-secoad
RfLAND FLETCHER.
BY the Governor,
WILLIAM G. SHAW, Secretarv.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20
New Hampshire Election.

The Patriot gives returns from all the towns
in the state except three small places in Coos.
Its footings are as follows - Halle 36, 3Ol Cate
1880; scattering57. Majority against democ-
racy 1923. The same towns last year gave a
majority against the democracy of 3537.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20

The Columbus Statesman. the organ Of Ohio
democracy, and until lately the property of Gov
Medary. is terrible in its denunciations of the
president, speaker Orr, and the whole Lecomp
ton democracy Here is specimen Of the bricks
that it throws -
1--WE would see Congress and Calhoun and all
concerned sink into hell sooner than acknowl-
edge such outrageous folly and tyranny to be
democracy"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20

GREAT FIRE IN ATuoI.-On Saturday, 18th
inst, very destructive fire consumed the large
pail mandatory store-house and dry
house, belonging to Jonathan Wheeler, in that
part of Athol called Wheeleryille. The large
shop was discovered to- be on fire at about half
past eight in the morning, and but few mo-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20

Nine republicans elected to the senate Ia gain
of one) and three democrats. The house will
probably contain 1874 republicans Ia gain of four
to l2l democrats republican majority of 10.
The council is unanimously republican Ia gain
of one.)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20

d. Z. LENT & Co.'S. BARoMETERs The vale of
barometrcal observations when properly conduct
ed are unquestionabIc. Alessrs. j. Steen & Son
have received nm invoice of d. E. Lent & Co.'S bar
ometers which are neat, compact and convenient,
and are furnished at manufacturers prices, much
below the ordinary cost of that instrument. Messrs
steen propose keeping barometrical register con-
tanning the result Of tr-daly observations, which
We may make arrangements for publishing month";
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-03-20

" BORDEN RUFFiANIsM" AT BELLOWS FALLS
We are credbly informed that the newly elected
pOundkceper of Rockingham, whether from mis-
apprehension of his official duty not the deponent
could not say, attempted to thwart duly elected
chairman of public meeting in taking his seat
Having resortcd to physical force to effect his pur-
pose he was most severely choked for his pains
Thus endeth the first lesson