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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-01-21

The Chidrns Aid Society sent out, a
short time since. from their offe in New
York their sisth company Of young women
for horDs and employment in the West,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-01-21
The Victoria Bridge ut Montreal.

We have just received view and DIES.
crpton OF one Ct the greatest engineering
works of modern times "the Victoria Bridge
at Montreal"
This wonderful bridge, now fast progress
ing, Is of the tubular principle, and crosses
the 1T. Lawrence about half mile to the
northward OF Montreal. When completed
1t will possess twenty-tour piers, which, with
the two abutments, will form twenty-five
spans, OF which the centre one will be Of the
enormous width of $50 feet. The faces Of,
the piers towards the current. which at
Montreal flows at rate varying from seven
TO ten miles an hour, terminate in smooth
bovelled oil surfaces, SO shaped in order that
the least possible resistance may be offered
to the ayalanches OF Ice hurled against them
every winter. The piers close to the abut.
ments will each contain about 5000 tons of
masonry--those to support the centre tube
will contain abou, ; 600 tons zach, scarcely
"A block of which Ill weigh less than seven,
and many Of them viii exceed ten tons
The total amount OF masonry in the bridge
will be about 222 900 tons. and il is caIcu.
lated that the edtice will be completed in
about ls60Gl, and is estimated 10 cost
about s625OOOO.
We have given these details, not only as
being Interesting in themselves, but from the
circumstance forcshadowed Of our own State
prot,ing by means OF this superb structure
to get rid Of that surplus produce which, at
no long period. she may have to dispose of
IN return Tor articles imported direct from
Europe instead Of via New York as it is
the conviction Of the Engineer, RoBEsr STE
PHsNsoS, and Of those persons capable Of
forming sound Judgment on the question
that, great ~ will be the cost Of the bridge
by means OF it better, more rapid and
cheaper communication will be afforded for
the produce of Western Canada. Michigan.
Illinois. Wisconsin. Minnesota, Iowa. &c. TO
the Atlantic seaboard and for the supply
of these districts with imported goods, than
by any other route on the American Con
tinent
We omitted 70 mention that the entire
length OF this stupendous structure will he
about - fee, less than two miles
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-01-21

de kfdfs Cnls, whose correspondent, be-
sides full budget Of political news, generally
contributes Al agreeable column Of baga-
| etie.
PAST, PaEsKxT AND FUTURE.
One Of the most justly renowned portrait
painters Of the present day, has just com
petod the likeness Of an opulent person, who
has made rapid fortune in commercial
speeuIaiious. This parsonage, whom we
shall call ". X, no longer resides in Paris
but dwells instead, in delicious country
house, where he has had his likeness taken
in most original manner. lie requested
the artist TO group in the same frame, three
distant images, representing what he had
been. what he was, and what one day he
will be-.
The painter at first tried to combat an
idea 10 eccentric, but could 10 no way pre-
vail over his customer. 1t was absolutely
necessary that his pencil should give ex
precision to desire 80 firmly laid down
Consequently he divided his canvass into
three parts. On the left one secs NJ. X, at
the age u %, clad in coat OF doubtful
freshness, in linen Of problematical color,
and terminated with somewhat Of shock
ing bad hat. This is the past.
In the ontre Of the canvass, NJ. X. spreads
himself out in toilet Of inconceivabe
splendor he is newly shaver and smiling :,
on his chest the links Of massive gold
chain fall gracefully over the shining collars
Of apoisy velvet waistcoat There reigns in
both his person and his dress. IA il were, re
Election Of absolute AMI jubilant happiness ::
this is the image Of the present.
| Bat side by side, on the right of the paint.
ing appears. terrible in its striking reality,
the reverse Of the medal. One discovers on
humid bench OF stone, encrustcd with grey
moss, a skeleton that the wind IL about 10
/ reduce TO powder.
The artist, after having completed his
work, which succeeded admirably, for the
last time en,Jeavored 10 show 10 N X the
gross brutality there was in thus impru-
IDENTIFY looking towards the future NJ. X,
deaf to his prayers, took away the painting.
MAKING however one concession be CON.
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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-01-21

Tue DISTINGUISHED DEAD oF l-5-.-The
neurology Of the past year contains an IN
usual number Of eminent names Among
the DEPARTED men of science mas t.s men,
toned Hugh Miller, DIR. X anc, DR.. IRE DR..
Conybeare, and Redded, the meteorologi.,
In the list Of authors and scholars are Be.
ranger, Douglas Jerrold Eugene she Dr
Dick, DIR. Griswold and Nr. Glidlen. ar
scalp,ors there arc Thoma. Crawford and
Christian Rauch Among the statesmen
arr Gov. Marcy Andrew Stevenson. James
Hamilton LOUIS Ncianc anil TX Secretary
pobbin. Ia the military department. are
Sir Henry Lawrence, tens. NeiI. NicboI.
sou, Arson, and Others in India. General
,ayAgnac IN Francc, and Gen. Guisn at
Coustau:irople
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16

while lhe condemns fillibustering quite strongly
The FIRE eaters Of the South do not like the tone n
the message and condemn the course Of the Cor .
modore in no measured terms.
Eli Tbayer Of Massachusetts, las made speech
in the House in favor Of the peaceful colonization
of Nicaragua, under the auspices Of the Enigrant
Aid Society after the manner in which the first
emigration TO Kansas took place. Ills speech is
pronounced happy effort, and it commanded the
attention Of the whole House.
On Monday the Constitution Of Minnesota was
presented to the Ser lie, and it was referred to the
Committee on tie Judiciary.
Some Of the Presidents nominees meet with a
tight squeeze passing the ordeal Of the Senate.
The nomination of Sclgwick as district Attorney
for New York in place Of McKeon removed was
confirmed by 70 yeas to &c nays, and Nathan Clir-
ford Of Maine was confirmed as associate justice Of
the Supreme Court in the place of Judge Curtis,
resigned by the close vote Of &c to %. The no.
torious unftncss of the nominee was the great OBJ
lection to Clifford.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16

DEATH OF DISTINGUISHED CITIzEN.-lion. Ru-
fus Bullock of Royalston, Mass, died at his resi-
dence in that town on Sunday, the 10th inst. lie
was native of Royalston and commenced life at
the age Of one and twenty as day laborer. From
this honorable position he rapidly arose by indus
try and skill to he one of the wealthiest men in
Worcester County. During his life he eSertcd
potent influence in the affairs Of his native town
was Senator for several years and n member OF
the Constitutional Conventions Of 1920 and 1858.
lie was a large real estate owner, and manufactn-
rer of d,cskns, cashmere, &C., and had accumu-
lated very large property; his tax amounted to q
seventh part of the amount paid by the town. lie
was very honorable conscientious and exact in his
business relations with his fellows, and regarded
his word as sacred and binding as written con-
tract. lie contributed literally to benevolent OBJ
ecs and especially to the support ef the gospel in
the several societies in town. A few years since
he made donation of n telescope to Amherst Col
legc His sudden decease will be universally la
mented by his townsmen and by those who have
had business relations with him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16

UrAH.-From the Utah Expedition we have
advices down to the LIST of December. All the
troops, with the exception of those with Col.
Cooke, which were posted on Henr,'s Forks, at
distance of forty miles, were in comfortable
Winter quarters at Fort Bridger. The weather
was mild and the soldiers in good health
Though it is stated that the provisions on hand
were sufficient, on close allowance, to last until
June. additional supplies had been sent for
Nearly two-thirds Of the animals of the Expedi-
ton had died, the Morinons having burnt almost
all the grass between Fort Laramie and Salt
Lake.
Gov. Cumming has issued proclamation de-
claring the Territory in state of rebellion, and
stating that Chief Justice Eckels would shortly
organize Court near Fort Bridser for the trial
of offenders, and that if posse of tue inhabi-
tants could not enforce obedience to the laws g,
the troops would be used as last resort
A report is said to have obtained credence
with Col. Johnston, TO the effect that the Saints
were preparing to leave for the British Possess
ions, and had already sent forward pioneer par
ties. A letter, TO be found elsewhere however,
which processes to contain intelligence from Fort
Brdeer down to Nov. &C. so far from confirm
ing this rumor, states that the Mormons were
Terrifying the passes that lead 10 the city, and
were determined to resist to The last. Our pre-
vious advices render the latter statement the
n. ore probable of the two.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16
New Hampshire Republican Convention

The Republicans of New Hampshire held dele
gate Convention at Concord, Oh, Thursday of last
week. for the nomination of candidates for Governor
and Railroad Commissioner. Every part of the
State was fully represented and great enthusiasm
prevailed Ex-Governor Colby was elected Presi-
dent, and upon taking the chair made some spicy
remarks, abiding to the prospects Of the Republic
can party, nationally and in that State, and strong
y endorsing the course and policy of Governor
Halle.
Mr.. Jesse Mann Of Bath, then rose and moved
that William Halle of Hinsdale, be nominated as
the candidate of this Convention for Governor, by
reclamation. This was amended so that n rising
vote be taken, and on putting the question, the
whole body of delegates rose to their feet Hon.
William Halle was then declared unanimously non-
mated The Governor accepted the nomination in
a neat and appropriate speech.
committee on resolutions was appointed, con-
sstirg of one gentleman from each county, as fol-
lows Messrs. Tuck of Exeter; Herring of Farming.
ton; Weed of Sandwich; Bryant of Concord; Hobbs
of Pelham; Skinner of Chesterfield; Walker o.
Claremont; Chamberlain of Warren; Hidden O
h"hSuSteis H. y. tiement Oh blUOru.
a State Central Committee was then appointed
The members for Cheshire County are, F. A. Faulk
ner of keene, Charles j. Amidon of IIinsdale, Sum
ner Knight of stoddard, and John j. Allen, Jr.
of Fitzwilliam.
Hon. A. II. Dunlap Of Nashua, was nominate,
for Railroad Commissioner.
The Committee on Resolutions reported dcclar
alton Of sentiment and resolutions, setting fortl
that it was the duty OF Congress to prohibit Sla
very in the Territories that squattcr sovereignty
as illustrated by the Democratic Party, is a sham
that the imposition of an obnoxious Constitution
and unjust laws upon people is tyranny; that "
can have but little respect for the pretended effort
to maintain the neutrality laws, while one of III
signers of the Ostend Manifesto is President of III
United States; that while the United States troor
are engaged in subjugating Kansas the golden OF
portuuity of extngushing the rebellion in Utah
lost, and that, too, while Democratic Congress
issuing twenty millions of dollars in treasury not,
topay the expenses, which were unanimously adop
ed.
Gen. Nye of New York, made speech of gre
power in which he gave the course Of President OF
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16

VERMONT STATE AGRICULTURAL SocIETY.-By
reference to the advertisement in another column
it will he seen that the annual meeting Of this So
cety will be held at Middlebury on the 2lst inst.
1t is hoped that all interested in the promotion
of agriculture and the mechanic arts, will also in
terest themselves in the welfare and prosperity Of
the State Agricultural Society. This institution is
calculated for the benefit of the industrial pursuits
of the people of Vermont. If it fails in any way Of
fulfilling its object let it be reformed and its course
changed. This can be done by an attendance on
the annual meetings of the society, and by taking
part in its deliberations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16
The LeoOmpton Swindle Doomed.

The administration finds it an uphill work
to force the Lecompton Constitution down the
'hroals of The people of Kansas against their
wishes. Its policy is condemned in various
places where only tame submission was appre-
hended and the President is receiving the
most significant hints from certain quarters
where, il to any, he would naturally expect 10
look for feaiy. He will be quite likely to
learn not only from the example of his prede-
cessor but by bitter experience, although the
knowledge may come too late for his own rep.
uiailon, that systematic attempt to subverl the
natural principles Of justice and right will not
always be successful even where party leading
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16

HoxEsEr-A democratic county editor in Ohio,
who is also postmaster. has defined his position
with frankness and good nature that quite over
comes ones conviction of its rascality. If some
other editors in similar situations were equally
truthful they would satisfactorily account for their
present course Of action
"For my own part, my brethren, although have
full faith in Judge Douglas and fully believe in the
doctrine Of popular sovereignty, yet due regard 70
NV postion "icor under tie federal government,
Us well rs profound respect for the American eagle,
and the income OF my office, a Il matter of expedei-
cy shall support the president. n. B.-ln the event
that Douglas succeeds, can change our views about
the end OF old Buck's' term.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16

The New York Evening Post says Mr.. Eli
Thayer has already commenced the organizatlon
of a company which is expected to send enough
emigrants TO Central America within the wear
to found two substantial scaports at either ex-
tremity Of the Nicaragua route and to put them
into profitable relations with the agricultural in
teresls Of the interior.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16
Congressional.

But little business of general interest has been
transacted by Congress since the date of our last
summary.
The President has communicated a message and
accompanying documents relative to the seizure OF
Walker by Commodore Pauldng The President
takes the ground that Pauldng exceeded the letter
Of his instructions but is not disposed to recall him
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16

WASHINGTON MATTERs.-The probability
is that the whole legislation in the matter Of
Kansas this session will be embraced in the de-
feat Of the Lecompton scheme by a considerable
majority. The Republicans will not accept MIR.
Douglass Enabling Act. The question will,
therefore, remain open for new Convention 10
settle, under the sanction of the Territorial Leg
stature. Next Winter Kansas will appear with
an organized State Government ami Senators
at The door of the Union, and ask for admission.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16

Messrs PERRY DAVIS SoNIiaving witnessed the benc
fetal effects your celebrated Pair Killer in several cases u
cholera morbus within few years past most cheer;uiy
recommend use, safe and eIectual remedy About
years ago used It in Of Cholera and proved
eectual and speedy cure and in many Of rheumatism
and in of catarrh and sometime In December last
OF children taken down with scarlet fever cank-
RASH my only medicine Pain Killer and Castor OIL
the paiL Killer operating charm in cutting the canker,
and throwing the rash, that in about Ave weeks
family entirely recovered and recommend the same AZ
safe and for the dangerous disease Of scarlet
fever by giving teaspoon three times day every 9TH
or day, and every other day Castor Oil.
CORNELIUS q. yANDEENBrRG Saratoga Springs.
trial by nnumcrablc living Witnesses has proved itself he
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Post says the Senate committee on terrific
ries have agreed TO postpone action Oh the Min
nesota constitution till Saturday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16

BRITISH SUCCESSES IN INDIA.
Lucknow had been relieved, after very severe
fighting The insurgents had also been defeat
ed at various other points. Sir Colin Campbell
was slightly wounded, but was about to proceed
forthwith to subdue Dude.
Sir Colin Campbell joined the force at Alum
bugh on the / lth of November, and on the 18Th.
after a ,res OF severe struggles with the enemy
the garrison of Lucknow was relieved. On the
following day, the sick and wounded and The wo-
men and children were sent under escort to
CawnpOre One authority says that the reefof
Lucknow was achieved with the loss Of only four
officers killed and forty wounded. The army
under the commandcr-in-chie amounted to about
$4,000 men, amply sufficient to reduce Dude 10
entire sublecton-a tasa which will occupy them
for some months to come. he Malcolm field
force under brigadier Stuart had relieved Mas
serabad, dispersed the Mephdporc rebels, and
was clearing Malwa Of insurgents. The nylug
columns under bngader Shaw and Cols. Cotton
and Tderel were securing Robilaun1, complete
success attending their operations everywhere.
Reinforccmenis were coming into India, and all
alarm for the garrisons and ouiposs had ceased.
The Gwalior rebels had advanced to within 10
miles of Cswnpore, but had again retired to Cal
pee. Gen Windham had marched TO attack
them Twenty-iour inferior members Of the row
al family aud an influential rebel chief had been
executed at Delhi. The Jodhpore legion had
been defeated with great slaughter and the loss
of their guns by Col, Girard's forces. Col. 6
however was killed All was quiet in the Pun
jaub. The fort and town of Sanger remained
untouched, bat large parties of rebels were in
the surrounding district. The disturbances in
khandisian continued, and rising Of some
Beruds near Woodhole is reported.
AMERICAN MATTERS.
At banquet given by the mayor Of Liver
pool TO the Siamese ambassadors Beverly Tuck
er, the L. 5. consul in that town, was one of the
speakers. He congratulated the assembly on
the glorious news from India, anl trusted that
the triumph OF the English arms void be com
plete, because it was the triumph OF civilization.
He had no doubt whate ver that there was an i'm
mcnse trade to be developed with Siam, and he
felt assured that the star-spangled banner
would, like the flag of Great Britain, dip in the
water 10 the vessels of siam, approaching the
great republic Of America.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16
Kansas. Rev. Ephraim Mute, Of Lnwren

Festival The Ladies Of the Unyersalst Society invite
the public Festival be held in the Town Hall.
Thursday evening, January 21si. They antici-
pate general good time The Bateboro Corne and Quad
rifle Bands will be in attendance.
IL Almssion 70 the Hall, Is cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

The LECTURE given by the Rev Mr.. Flint at the
Town Hall last Thursday evening, as the third in
the course for the Episcopal building fund, was an
interesting discussion of the various relations of
free masonry to the world and church. The lee
turer, himself mason Of high grade, one to
whose opinions and statements therefore was at
tached the additional interest Of a semi-official
character. considered at some length the probable
origin of the institution, the character of the an
cient mysteries and their bearing upon modern
masonry, together with the later history, the con-
stituton, and the noble purposes Of this venerable
society. 1t was too interesting to be tiresome
though an hour and half in length. 1t gave very
general satisfaction, notwithstanding that some
portions Of the lecture were not well enough COM
pretended by the uninitated to allow Of easy men
tai digestion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16

that Of the " Little Giant scathing review. The
Convention dissolved amid the most deofcning
cheering.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16
Later from Europe.

The steamship Africa, from Liverpool, De-
cember 26tb, arrived at New York, Sunday eve
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-01-16

Mr.. MEAD's STATuE.-A party of ladies and gen.
tlemen from Greenfield visited Brattleboro on
Thursday, to see the statue Of the Recording An
gel'' by Mr.. Mead. This statue will be packed in
a few days to be sent to Washington. We have al
ready expressed our conviction of its decided mer-
its. The following criticism from the "Crdyoa,"
an Art Journal published monthly in New York,
is from the pen of the ablest Art critics in the
country; and it will serve to show the light in
which this first effort Of young artist is viewed
AVE the other day at Brattleboro n copy of that
statue which erected last winter on the Common
in snow, and stood frozen to ice the morning of the
New Year Larkin G. Mead, the young sculptor has
been enabled to reproduce the figure in marble. He
calls it the "Rccording Angel" and has endeavorod
to embody the serious thought which visits while
We look backward and forward from the line which
separates closing and an opening year. The figure
is not deficient in dignity the head is slightly bowed
with sort OF appealing eamestness; the scroll Of the
past is closed and the pencil hangs loosely in her hand
while she waits medatng the future. The defects
Of the work those inevitable to youth and nexper
fence; its merit is universal subordinaton of all
other qualities to moral meaning. The artist has
tried to make expressive, not pretty figure. The
attempt commands respect, and this statue modelled
and cut under great disadvantages, in remote New
England village will be found worthy Of serious atten-
ton among the trng symbolic allcgorica or mvtho-
| logical marbles of the day, which are recommended
to US only by delicacy Of features and refinement of
finish. 1t goes to Washington, where we hope the
noble intention OF the author may be appreciated"