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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10
Lecompton Swindle Dead !

On Thursday the Kansas bill as it passed the
Senate came back to the House. Mr.. Mont.
gomery, of Pa, moved that the House adher,
and Mr. Grow moved the previous question
The House voted to adhere l19 yeas to Ill
nays; the vote being the same as before excep,
that Marshall of Illinois paired off with Bowie
of Maryland. A motion to reconsider was laid
on the table
The effect Of this vote is to cut off all re-hear-
ing of the bill in the House and all committees
of conference. The remains of the administra-
ton and of the Kansas bill can now be laid in
the same grave. In their lives they were uni
ted in their death let them not be divided
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

Cleveland, Ohio, but has not decided to accept the
same. The Society in Montpelier over which he is
settled has raised his salary to $500. Throughout
the State there is, we think, general wish that he
will remain at Montpelier
Samuel A. Bradbury has sold his interest in the
Boston Bee newspaper office to Mr.. T. X Pangborn,
and that paper is now published by Marsh, Ladd &
Pangborn. Mr.. Pangborn was formerly editor Of the
Vermont Tribune, published ut st. Albans but has
for some time past been connected with the Bee in
the capacity of editor. lie is fluent and spicy wr-
ter and the Bee has been very acceptable to the read
ing public since his connection with it, We wish him
success.
Mr.. Joseph Strntton and Mrs - Kendall were
married Inst week in Union Hall, Athol, by Rev.
Mr. Burt. This the second marriage Of the BRIDE
groom who Is rs years Of agc-the third marriage Of
the BRIDE whose age Is "A years. The officiating cer
gyman has reached the venerable age of 92 years 1t
was generally known in the village that the interest
ing ceremony was to take place, and many citizens
present, each paying ten cents for admission to
the hall
In Dodleys Register for October, 1895, it is stated
that; " A method of making sugar and moasses from
the sap of certain tree called maple, common In
New England Colonies, has just been discovered and
put in practice in several portions Of New England,
but especially at Bernartlson, about twenty miles
from Athol."
1t is announced that Rev. Henry Ward Beecher has
declined call tc California, his society having added
$4,000 to his salary, making it 81 900, which is the
largest salary we believe paid to any Congregational
minister IN the land
In England, our parliamentary divisions ARE decided
by AYES and " Noes"
III America, the divisions illustrated in n much
more striking manner The belgerent parties di-
vdcd into Black Eyes" and Bleeding Noses The
Clerk Of the House calls out Black Eyes TO the Right,
bleeding Noses to the left" aud then the lellers
1.-TWO Kentucky fisticuilersl proceed to count them
The Great Kilkenny-kat Kansas Question de-
cided by Il majority Of only " Bleeding Nose" 1t
was LETT in the hands Of the President. and he gave
the casting blow dead against the dyes" 1t has
been the closest division known for years London
Punch.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

Florence farmcd the entire Customs of England
in the year 1929 for f20 day, Sundays except
ed In the reign of Elizabeth, Sir Thomas
Smith, Secretary of State rented them for an
nual sums varying from GA, 900 to f5e,O0O.--
This pernicous practice, however, could notlast.
As the commerce of the country increased in
extent and the mercantile classes acquired
strength and influence, the exactions and vexa-
tions of these FARMERS" who naturally cared
but little for the amount aud security of their
receipts, became more and more oppressive and
intolerable; and the discomfort of importers
combined with the increased intelligence of f.
nanciers to put an end to System so mpro6ta-
Bile and so mischievous In 1911 accordingly,
the Customs were definitely taken out of farm,
and their collection transferred to a Board of
Commissioners, in whose hands It has ever since
remained.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10
Congressional.
LECOMPTON IN TIE HOUSE.

THURSDAY, April 1.
This being the day on which Mr.. Stephens.
of Georgia, was to call up the Senate's Lecomp.
ton bill, the members assembled earlier than
usual. and before the House was called to or
der, We're engaged in conversation in groups in
various parts of the Hail. relative to the impor
tant question soon to be acted upon. The gal
leries were densely crowded, and the greatest
anxiety was evinced respecting the parliament
tary movements on the Senate Kansas bill.
Various bills were referred or otherwise dis
posed of in haste, great was the anxiety to
reach the chief question of the dav The great
est excitement prevailed, and the Speakers ham
mer was in constant operation checking CONVEX
sation. A reporter of the New York Herald.
named Shaw, having gone upon the floor, Mr.
Haskin, of New York, (Douglas) denounced him
as thief of character, and ordered him off.
Mr. Stephens said the hour of o'clock having
arrived, he moved that the House take up the
Senate Kansas bill.
The bill was read once
Mr. Giddings of Ohio objected to a second
reading.
Under the rule the question then required was,
"shall the bill be rejectedP"
MIR Stephens demanded the yeas and navs,
which were taken, resulting-yoas %, nays 81.
SO the bill was not rejected
Nlessrs. Harris, of ILL.,, and Chairman and
Hickman Of Pa, Douglas men, voted yea with
the republicans. All the Americans, fourteen
in number, and all the Douglas men, (the above
three excepted,) voted nay with the administra-
ton.
The bill was then read a second time.
MIR Stephens said he would not now discuss
the bill, having heard that a substitute was 10
be submitted He gave way to Mr. Monteom-
cry, of Pa, Douglas,) who offered the Critten
den substitute. as amended by the anti Lecomp-
ton democratic conference, proposing to admit
Kansas into the Union and to refer the Lecomn-
ton constitution back to the people, who in the
event of its rejection, are to choose delegates TO
Il new constitutional convention. The bin also
allows the state one representative in Congress
until the next federal appointment.
Mr. Montgomery said he had no remarks TO
make, The substitute was its best interpreter
lie had furnished copies to some members and
was ready to supply others.
Mr. tlutman, of Miss, (adm. offered substi-
tute which was the same as the Senate bin, with
the omission of the declaratory clause that the
people shall have the right at all times TO altar
or amend the constitution in such manner as
they think proper, &c.
Mr. Humphrey Marshall of Ky. 1Amer.) wish
ed to amend the original Senate bill by striking
out the same clause which was proposed to be
omitted IN MIR Quitman's substitute.
Mr. Stephens refused to yield the floor for that
purpose, and demanded the previous question.
Mr. Marshall wanted Mr. Stephenss refusal to
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10
Origin Of Custom House Duties.

The New York Courier and Enquirer con-
tains very interesting article, touching the or
igin and progress of "leyying duties" or taxes
upon "imports." The name ''customs" is sup
posed 10 derive its significance from the simple
fact that the exactions arc made by traditional
pregogative, in other words the leyies were 'cus-
tomary," by long usage. However this may be,
says the Courier anil Enquirer their Legislative
origin cannot be traced back beyond the reign
of Edward l., A. ID. 1897. In the year 400,
they produced (or rather were let for) the tri-
fling sum of $4,000. In the middle of the Sew
entcenth Century they had reached a yearly ay-
erage of about t5G0,00G. At the accession of
George III, they already yielded $4,000, 900 :;
forty years afterwards, in 1900, the amount lev
led was about 100000; and in the year
just ended this sum had increased to upwards
OF t24000,O0O, being an augmentation in the
last century of twelve-fold.
Since the introduction of Customs duties, the
mode of collecting them has undergone q change
almost as signal as that which has taken place
in their productiyeness. In early times they
We're farmed, or the right of levying them was
let or sold to some enterprising merchant or
some royal fayorite for a specified annual sum.
Occasionally this privilege was bestowed in rec
ompense and as a repayment of a loan offered
to the King in his emergencies. This practice
can be traced as far back as the year 1852
These farmers Of the revenue" curiously
enough, were not unfrequently foreigners, Cen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

HE FIRE AT BURLINGTON The Burlinpton
Free Press gives detailed account of the de-
Struction of the Pioneer Mechanic sbon. The
building was of brick, 400 feet long, 60 wide and
iour stories HIGH and cost S60,0OO TWAS fill
ed from the ground to the roof with timber in
various stages of manufacture. The brick mar
luton walls which divided the different portions.
proved no obstacle whatever to the speed of the
fames-they poured from the windows leaned
around the partitions on the outside. ran bv the
roof, and in an incredibly short space of time
took complete possession of the entire struc
ture.
The building was occupied by twelve differ
emf manufacturing establishments, and the total
loss was 100000, with only 81 900 insurance
the risk being generally declined bv insurance
companies. About $50 to 200 men were en-
ployed in the building.
The lire originated in room where there had
been no fire for day or two, and MIR. Martin.
the book keeper, passed through it only. ten min
utes before the fire broke out. 1t is thought
that spark from locomotive. which passed
up the VI. Central track to the south of the
Shop. about half past seven was carried by the
wind through broken pane of glass to the piles
OF shavings and paper which were used in the
packing-room.
The principal losers are II. P. Hickok. build
ing and machinery, 100000; G. Kilburn & Co.,
chair mandatory, $4,000; Kendall, Wright
x Co., doors and sashes, $4,000; f. w. Chase,
doors and sashes, $1,000; Wing & Smith. last
makers, $1,000; l.. Barpes, lumber dealer,
$500; Messrs. Gates furniture, 81 900; Ham
ilton Sears, foundry, $1,000. Kilburn & Co.
were insured for $4,000, but none of the 9th
ers were insured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

STUMPERs in misunderstanding to the
Chicago Times, the following distinguished gem
tlemen will be engaged during the present year
in stumping the State of Illinois, in opposition
to the Administration party. The "antcce-
dents" of the speakers show the great extent to
which the Lecompton test has already rent old
party ties
Governor Wise of Virginia, Gov. Walker,
Hon. +. p. Stanton, J. ]. Crittenden, Governor
Packer Of Pennsylvania, Colonel Forney, Hon.
II. b. Payne of Ohio, Hon. S. S. Cox of Ohio.
Hon. Is. NJ. Samuels of Iowa, Hon. +. G. Ryan
and James b. Cross of Wisconsin, Henry VIII
son of Massachusetts, Governor Seward and
Preston King of New York, Simon Cameron
and David Wilmot of Pennsylvania, Governor
Grimes of Iowa, Governor Bingham of Mich
igan, Governor Chase and ]. X. Giddings of
Ohio, and many Others
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

New PAPER IN BURIINGToN.-We have re-
ccived from Gen. ID. w. c. Clarke a Circular
from which we learn of his intention of com.
mencng the publication of new daily and
weekly paper at Burlington, to hail and be hail
ed as the burlington Times. Gen. Clntlie was
for many years extensively and favorably known
as the editor of the Burlington free Press.
which, under his management was one of the
ablest papers in the State. The character of
the Times, so far as foreshadowed in the Pros
pectus will be such as to command the sympa-
thes and support of large class of our citizens.
1t will be no Organ upon which the select tunes
of any party will be played but national in its
tone, Republican in its tendencies. The chief
aim of its editor will be to make it faithful
chronicler and advocate of Vermont interests.
We shall welcome his return among the edito-
rial fraternity with heartfelt pleasure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

Fun AFLoAT.-Mrs. Swisshelm is an editress
OF some note, and after marriage of fifteen
years, was announced as having become moth
eer. Upon this, John G. SAKE, the Burlington,
W., Poet, gave vent to his wit, thus
An honest woman, one might safely bet.
who thus, without the least equivocatlon,
Pays to the world most important debt,
Tho clearly free by Statute limitationn'
Another chimed in after this wise:
"She pleads no statute, or-in fact,
she only pleads the-'baby actn
Aud may such blessings oft oerwhem
Inc household cares of dame Swisshelm."
Verify this is fast world. We copy the fol-
lowing from the Cincinnati Gazette:
"We have added Birth announcements to
our columns, but the Hartford CoUanh goes
ahead OF US and other papers. for after announ-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

BANKRUPT LAW. The administration marty
IN Congress propose general bankrupt law
If such law can be applied to political nsolv-
ents it will afford sensible relief The admin
istration is likely to be as bankrupt in support
ers as it has long beenin principle judging from
the Senate vote on the army bill, and the House
votes on the Deficiency and the Kansas bills.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

WHOLESALE CLOTHING HousE.-The atten.
ten of Dealers in Ready-mude Clothing ana
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods is particularly
invited to the advertisement of Messrs. Whit.
ing, Galloupe, Bliss & Co., Boston, in to-day's
paper. This is one of the Oldest houses in Bos,
ton,-they sell at wholesale only-and offer
unusual inducements to purchasers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

beware OF FALSE PROPHETS. About
the middle of February the editor of the Argus
prophesied that within two weeks from that
date Kansas would be admitted into the Union
with the Lecompton Constitution. This is about
as near the mark as that veracious sheet usual
ly hits.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

ANOTHER FIRE.-On Sunday morning last at
about five o'clock, the barn on the premises &C.
cupied by Chester II. Miller and situated about
one mile southwest Of the West Village in Brattle
boro, was discovered to be on fire. The flames had
made such Roadway that neither the building nor
any Of its contents could be saved. The other barn
sheds and out-buildngs were cleared Of their con-
tents which were saved, but the buildings above
named were all destroyed. In the main barn where
the fire was first discovered, and included in the
work of destruction were fwenfy-one head of cat
lie, Jour coils and about twenty tons of hay Most
of the farming tools were burned. The whole loss
is estimated at $500 to s270O. The property was
owned by W. p. Cune Of this village and insured
TO the amount of $l725-of which 1925 was on
the buildings and produce in the Vermont Mutual.
and the remaining $500 on the stock in the Mas
sasoit Company at Springfield, Mass. The fire was
evidently the work of an ncendary as there had
been no light carried into the barn for several DAYS
previous
Four men living in that neighborhood we're soon
after arrested and brought before Royal Tyler,
Esq, for examination, but during lengthy hear
ing no evidence of their guilt could be elected and
they were discharged.
The whole number of cattle burned in this
town during the past four months is nearly seven
ty, and in all cases the fires have been the result
Of ncendiarism.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

FAsT-DAY. The recommendations of the Cover
nor's proclamation for Fast tolerably well OBJ
served in this place, In the morning two Union
meetings were held, besides the usual services on
Good Friday by the Episcopalians. The other
'evangical denominations met at the Town Hall
where the exercises were adapted to the present
state Of religious interest in the place Another
Union meeting composed chiefly of those outside of
healthy organizations, was held at the Uniyersalist
Church, where remarks were made by Rev. Messrs
Deere, Brown, Ranney, Howe aud others. There
was full attendance on both meetings. In the
afternoon Union meeting of all denominations
was announced at the Town Hall; but it was evil
dent that it was not intended to embrace actively
any who did not belong to the aforesaid healthy
organizations The attendance was quite large.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

ONE MORE FIRE-On Monday about noon the
Tannery in the West Village took fire from the
heating apparatus, but the flames were fortunately
discovered and extinguished before much damage
was done.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

MIsfoRTUSEs NEVER CONE SISGLY. THE
truth of this saw is sadly illustrated in the case of
Messrs. S. & ]. II. Gates, who lost by the fire in
this village, in September last, nearly all their five
years earnings since they came to Brattleboro.
About three weeks since they removed to Burling-
ton, and engaged in the manufacture of cabinet
ware in that place. On Friday morning the Pioneer
steau-shop was burned, and among the $3.50, 900
destroyed was their all The Messrs Gates have
the liveliest sympathes of their troops of friends
in this place for them in their hour of misfortune.
We hope that some way will be provided whereby
they will be enabled to start again in business
soon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

lMPRovEMEST.-w We are glad to learn that the
old barns, sheds and stables in front of the Ameri-
can House are to be superseded by new building
containing barn room, stables and shops. The en-
trance to the stables will be on Flat-street, and
those to the shops on Main-street. This arrange
msnt will not only remove the unsightly buildinas
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

that now disfgure the approach to the business
centre of the village but relieve the street of
many carriages and carriage shafts and poles
that have heretofore been In actual incum-
brance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

AccipENr.-In Townshend, on Monday, two
young men started out for a ride in a wagon with
but one Of the shafts in the harness. The horse
was frightened and started upon a run, and Henry
Kelley, the driver of the stage from Townshend to
Manchester, in attempting to stop the horse was
struck by the wagon and had n leg broken.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

n Dan. p. Kingsley, of this place, has leased
the AmericOn House at Springfield, Mass. Every
body and his wife from this section will give Dan
call when they tarry at Springfield.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

THUNDER SroRM.--The warm and pleasant wealth
er of the previous ten days was succeeded, on Mon
day evening. by thunder storm. The lightning
was frequent and quite brilliant while the thunder
would do credit to an August storm. But little
rain fell. Since then the weather has been cooler,
but remains pleasant for the season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-04-10

BREAD FOR THE HUNGRY JONAS Cutler has re-
paired, reftted, refurnisbed aud replenished his
Bakery since the late fire, and s now ready to feed
all his old customers and many new ones as pos
sibe with bread in due season. lie has SO repair
cd the damage that not even the smell of fire re-
mains on his premises.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-01

Nosn-At Wilmington, Del, On Monday April %, an 'r
short bat severe hlness, LlN wife Of Jefferson II.
Homes, late Of the United States army.
RAyxoFp.-ln BroofN q, on Thursday, April 20, Mrs.
HosoRA Raymond, wife Of the late George H Raymond q
native Of Tralee, county Kerry. Ireland
The fupeval VIII take place this Saaurday) afternoon
two O'Clock from her late residence No. rs Fulton street.
Brooklyn. The friends and relatives Of the family are re-
specfuly invited 10 attend Her remains will be aiken 10
Greenwood Cemetery.
ScB1.nnom On Friday, April 80, at twelve O'Clock N
Mr. ADofB schLxHs9HA Of May enoe Germany in the 4sh
year Of his age deeply regretted by largo circle reia
ives and fris nds.
The funeral win take place from his late residence No
26s East Broadway Oh Sunday morning. at half past
O'Clock precisely Friends and Aoquantances respect,
fully requested TO attend without further invitation
SsAEEor-On Friday, April 30, MARY EIlsABsrH SIAN.
SoS sged ~ months and 10 days, twin daughter OF Jo
The friends OF the family are respectfully invited 70 Al.
tend the funeral from the residence her parents
$50 Elizabeth street, this Saturday afternoon a two
o'clock
snAY.-on Friday, Aprn 80, wn-ux sHAr, ssed 63
years
The relatives and friends Of the family and those Of hs
sons, William and Joseph NJ respectfully invited to
tend the funera from his Late residence No 80 Henry
street, on Sunday afternoon, ut two O'Clock
WiswAIL-In New Orleans, on Saturday, Apr.l II, sA
nuN WIswAIL son or the late Capt. Samuel Wswal Of
this city.
His relatives and friends and those Of his brother vii
lam Wswah requested 10 attend the funeral with
out further notice. from the Church OF the Holy Apostles
Ninth avenue Of Twenty eighth street. this (Saur
day. afternoon, at half past two O'Clock The remains viii
be taken 10 Greenwood for interment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-01
Movements In Real Estate.
The following sales Of real estate made yesterday
at the Merchants Exch&Dge-
d. I..IIa a n
MARRIAGES AND DRATHS.


DrNop-wsrJs.-OnT Thursday, April 20, by the Rev.
James Harper, at the grooms residence Mr.. JOSH Dus
Top TO Miss ELIZA wArGH daughter Of Thomas Waugh, all
OF this city.
FlIxso-BicuY.- On Monday, April 20, al the Church
OF Notre Dame In Montreal, by the Rev. Mr. Connolly,
benedtcton by the Rev. Mr. BsrbArn RAMyy FLExlSG
Esq, bsrrister at law Of Montreal, 70 KATE HONEY
cood daughter of james Hickey Esq, OF Brooklyn, ". Y
HAIy0-LkIK.--On Tuesday evening, April o, by Rev
James hnleu, residing At No 20 Seventh street. Mr. Ho
RACE HALT 10 Miss hlkasRu IkAE, ell OF this city.
hwIy-Cossu,KA -lr Brooklyn, on Tuesday evening
April ~, by the Rev j. & Hlmrod, Mr.. WILLIAM j. IRwIs
70 Mics Ellen AMANDA, daughter OF William Consciyea
Eq., all Of Brooklyn.
hoKrrnR-HAiKSRAKr.-0 Thursday, April -, by the
Rev. A. A Wood, GEORGE Mosrnn 10 Mrs Sarah +. Hal
lKNRAkI, all OF this city.