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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

PosrlNGs.--Autographs may be classified
and characterized thus: Those of merchants are
conts-blc; those Of authors, doior-ous; those OF
doctors, bilious; those oflawycrs, feeble; those
of painters, drt-ful those of celergymen, study-
ed and those of editors, sdnctupi-onious.
There is deter-ential air about the letters
received by our merchants from their western
debtors
EThausted ReceirerS.--The parties appointed
to receive the assets OF the Ohio Life and Trust
Company.
Postage stamps are made to adhere by the use
Of ick-quid glue.
IN English paper referring to Mr.. Surgeons
visit to America, predicts his meddling with the
slavery question, and says "hc is destined to be
the Knbb of America 1t is more likely that he
will get "nbJed" if he is too sharp on that po,t2
". T. Fleming POST
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

The Kansas Territorial Legislature, which has
just adjourned, consisting of 30 members. In
politics 81 write themselves Republicans, ) Free
State, Democrats, Douglas Democrat. /
Jefferson Democrat. Ohio was the BIRTHPLACE
of Q; Pennsylvania and New York each fur
nished I; Indiana 6 Vermont. New Hamp-
shire and Massachusetts 4 each; New jersey
and Kentucky . each and Maine, Connecticut.
Missouri, Virginia, Scotland, and Germany. |
each. From these statistics it would seem that
a majority of the settlers in Kansas are from
New York, PENNSYLVANIA, Ohio and Indiana
These four States contain in the aggregate over
eleven millions of inhabitants, and most natu-
rally predominant in the settlement of any of
the new free States. Each of the four is almost
a nation in ITSELF
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

then, in rapid succession, more than hundred
shots with pistols and guns were fired, nearly or
qnite all of them at Lowe. Maxwell who was
unhurt, desisted after the first fire. John AID
ridge, friend Of Low was instantly killed, be-
ing shot through the head and arm. Mr. Miller,
a friend of Maxwell, was shot through the thigh.
Lowe was shot in the thigh, and had the thumb
of his right hand shot off, and his clothes, inclu-
ding his shirt, were entirely riddled. Lowe
retreated, and was afterwards taken to the Jail,
and strong guard was placed around it TO pre-
vent him from peing lynched by the populance,
canoe. Low was in CELL wholly unarmed, and
in a state of complete exhaustion, when six ruff
ans burst in upon him and riddled his body with
pistol balls. the gratest excitement prevailed
at IIawesvile.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12
"Dyles'" letter in the New York Tribune gives

"Byles'" letter in the New York Tribune gives
an anecdo1 of John Hancock's hospitality apro-
pos of the purchase of the Hancock estate =
There were not less than fifty or sixty at table
but the host did not sit at meat with them. He
ate at little side table, and sat on a wheel
chair, in which he wheeled himself about the
general table to speak with his guests. This
was because of his govt, of which he made
political as well as social excuse for doing as he
pleased. On the occasion in question, when
the guests were in the height of animated con-
versation, and just as the cloth was drawn. they
We're interrupted by tremendous crash 4
servant, in removing cut-glass epergne, which
formed the central ornament of the table. let it
fall and was dashed in thousand pieces. An
awkward silence fell upon the company. who
hardly knew how to treat the accident. when
Hancock relieved their embarrassment bv cheer
fully exclaiming, James, break as much as YOU
like, but don't make such COMPOUNDED noise
about itH And under cover of the laugh this
excited, the fragments were removed, and the
talk went ON as it nothing had happened. This,
it strikes me, was the presence of mind of true
good breeding"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

Sentinel" of the y. Y. Courier and ENQUIRER.
says of the Washington tragedy, that beyond
all the other features Of this case is that terrible
truth that where man of fine intellect partici-
pates i'll such scene "'tis the survivor dies" 1t
must be so-dismissed such scenes cannot be
the red ray will be in all the light of the future.
An engineer on one Of our great railways had.
without fault of hie own, run the tremendous
power under his control over human being.
The body was removed from the rail, death had
done its dread work, examination was made of
the circumstances, and the engineer acquitted,
the homicide was not in him. Yet little while
aiterward that engineer came to the Supern-
tendent and asked to resign his place he could
not endure it any logger "Why do YOU 20 ~
said the Superintendent, ''no one bames YOU"
All, +" said he, 81 must go. Every night | am
on the road l see that man standing before the
engine! :"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

Coon 1t will he seen by our advertising columns
that, Maj felch is TO visit Us soon with his grand
Mirror Of I;iy, which is Justly celebrated through
New England. It IS conceded by tie press, where it
has been exhibited to be magnificent affair and has
drawn crowded houscs 1t is to be exhibited at Town
Hail. Braitleboro, Wednesday. Thursday Friday and
Saturday Evenings March 23d, 2i.h. 25;h and 2eth.
We copy the following article from ;ho Manchester,
o.. H. Mirror, where Maj. f. has lately been exhib-
inc:--
Mrssrs. TELcn & Co.'s magnificent Mirror # TIA
Is j. 10 leave tomorrow for Nashua. thence 10 Low
ell, IN both 4 which places the Major is too well
kncwn no. to receive a hearty welcome from the peo
pie. His beautiful Mirror is the best printing Of the
kind ever produced in tie country--nterestng alike
to the artist and the student Of lsioryin fact, NJ
rlctvc 10 everybody who * all for the bcau,i
full IL is pm; upon the stage in the pleasing, nd
ventareous uncr by Major Fclch who is one # the
most enterprsing and successful Of 80 put,t exhibit
ors. Give US Barnum for Mu.oum<, Strakosch for
Concerts, and Fetch 10 show up Pmioramas-and to
get out houses 20 see them too. The Major is bound
to have good show in the frs, places aud then he is
not afraid to let the people know il. II seldom
have TO deal with wholesouei courteous and lib
eral-hlnGed an exbitora- Major Fech,ard we rejoice
that his magnificent painting has been generously
patronized and apprec atcd by cit and visitors
We cannot suffer the Major dcrart without recon-
mendng him to The kind consideration of our breth-
rem Of the press. and people generally. who ever he
harvest Of success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

DEATH OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL
Hon. AARON VENABLE Brown, Postmaster
General died at Washington on Tuesday, at
the age of a. He was a native of Virginia,
but emigrated in early life to Tennessee where
he has occupied official positions for nearly for
ty years, as State Senator Representative in
Congress, and Governor of tho stat.. o.. che
accession of Mr.. Buchanan to the Presidency,
he was appointed to the place in the Cabinet
which he held until his decease.
On Wednesday, the President nominated,
and the Senate confirmed, the appointment of
Joseph Holt, heretofore Commissioner of Pa
tents, as Postmaster General.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

TRoTTING MovEMENTs.-Ethan Allen, who
is now as fine as silk at McLaughlin's stables.
in Jersey City, will be put in training for his re-
peat match against Lantern and mate, fixed for
the 10Th of May next. The running mate Of
Ethan, who is to 90 with him, should the match
come of, has been named Socks, after the VIC
torious Albion colt that recently beat Planet at
Charleston, S. c. 1t is said that Ethan will
have one years relief from the stud, and that,
during the coming season he will be open to
trot Flora Temple, or any other horse in the
world. As for Lancet, Mclaughlin says he will
match him, for from five to ten thousand dol
lars, against any horse in the world, at mile
heats to go as they please.-Fo,ta's Spirit Of
the Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12
NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.

The New Hampshire election for governor,
railroad commissioner, council, members of the
State Legislature, and of Congress, and for town
and county officers, took place on Tuesday,
The day was stormy but, Notwithstanding the
inclemency Of the weather, full vote was poled
The result is the same old story and may be
sunau'ed up In d few words:
1cHABoD GOODWIN the Republican candidate
FOR governor Is elected by over three thousand
majority.
-Four out Of five of the council are Republic
cans.
The Senate will consist of Republicans and
4 democrats.
The House of Representatives will contain
nearly 100 Republican majority.
GILMAN MARsToN of Exeter, Mason w.
TAPPAN of Bradford, and THOMAS NJ EDWARDS
of Kcene, all Republicans are elected to Con-
gress.
We like the way our Republican friends in
the Granite State do up the business of electng
their candidates. With the best organized.
best drilled, and most INSCRIPTIONS opposition
to contend with they go into the contest deter
mined to secure a victory, and what is best of
ali they have not yet seen the word fail. 1t is
true that in some places the democrats have
made small gains over last year; but this was
done only by ignoring the national administra-
ton, by being silent concerning the misdceds of
the President and by hosting the Douglas flag.
When "pure and indebted" democracy. such as
proceeds from the chief of the democratic party
is discarded by New Hampshire democrats, it is
little wonder that the President finds himself
powerless; and when rebellion is tolerated there
1t is sufficiently evident that national democracy
is on its last legs.
We trust the example set by the Republicans
of New Hampshire will find imitation in other
States. In the recent canvass some of their
candidates were to some extent obnoxious to
certain individuals in the party-whether Justly
or not we are incompetent to Judge. But,
whatever might have been the cause for disaf-
lection, all differences were laid aside and the
most persistent efforts for the success of the
chosen candidates of the party were made
Especially was this the case in the first Con-
gressional district. The forbearance concilia-
ton and zeal of our friends in that district are
emnently worthy Of imitation elsewhere. They
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

MARclf.-This month"; according to tradition
was so named by Romuus in honor of his faith
er Mars. 1t was originally the first month OF
the Roman year. Until the adoption of the
"new style" in England, Q752) the 25th of March
was new years day. Hence January, February
and the first twenty -four days in March have
frequently two years appended, as January |,
170S-0. The ides in the Roman Calendar COM
prised eight days in each month, the first of
which in the months of March, May, July and
October fell on the 10th, in ali the other months
on the 18th. These days were held sacred to
Jupiter and other deites to Jupiter a sheep
was sacrificed on the 10Th. On this day Caesar
was assassinated, on account of which it was an
oter dies, and was called pdricidium.
According to French saying the man born
in this month will be rather handsome; he will
be honest and prudent but he will die poor
The lady will be a jealous, passionate chatter
box, somewhat given to fighting and in old age
too fond of the bottle.
Although March commences the vernal sea-
son, from present appearances vegetation will
remain dormant The old saying of "six weeks
sleighing in March" bids fair to be verified this
year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

FATAL RAILROAD AccDENr.-An accident
occurred on the Rutland and Washington Rail-
road, on Monday evening to the train which
LETT I1 this city at p M, by which Deming c.
Holden brother of c. II. Holden of this CITY,
was suddenly killed. Mr. Holden was in tenn,
porary employ OF the railroad company as sta
ton master at Sushan, and left in the EVENING
train to go to Rutland, to see the Receiver of
the road. Soon after the train left Granville.
and while near Pawlet, VT, the baggage car ran
of the track. Mr.. II. was at the time in the
baggage car conversing with the baggageman,
ana the moment that it was apparent something
was wrong, rushed to the platform of the car
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

AN INDIAN CHARAcTER.-Ifyo your question re-
fers to Mr.-'s real responsibility to any limi-
ted amount, writes correspondent, of an Indian
merchant, whose business standing was inquired
after, 1--WE answer it is good but to say that he is
obstinate and mulish but family expresses his pc
culiarity of disposition when an account is pre-
sented' He usually pays debt at the extreme
tail end OF an execution, and then doles out the
cash to the constable, as though he was driving
a nail IN his own coffin. The money shaver who
took the last seat in the last car of a railroad
train, SO as to have the use of his money while
the conductor was reaching him, was not cir
cumstance to the grim death-grasp with which
Mr. holds on to his purse strings. He
means to be honest, but his neighbors say that
a five cent piece produbes a moral stra6isn,ls
that affects his vision quite painfully !"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

DEATHS OF AGED CLERoYMAN.-Within a
year past Cheshire County, New Hampshire, has
lost two of the Oldest clergymen in the country,
one the then oldest living graduate of Dart
mouth College, and the other of Yale College
We refer to the Rev. LABAN AINswoRTH of
JafIrcy, and the Rev. CAD NEWELL Of Mel
son. They were both settled over their re-
spcctive societies while poung men, and, what
is more singular, they maintained the connec-
ton thus early formed through life. In either
town there are but few persons living who can
remember the period of their settlement Mr.
AINswoRrH died last summer, little more than
hundred years old, and his worthy compeer
followed him on the Goth ut., aged ninety SIX
The pastorate of one extended through more
than 10 years, and that of the other nearly 65
years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

DEATH OF ITALIAN, THE HISTORIAN. Henry
Hallam, the eminent historian and critic, died
on the 22d of January-six days before the death
of Prescott He had reached the great age Of
81 years, having been born in the year IT'S.
Mr.. Iallam, at an early period, was regular
contributor to the Edinburgh Recie,r, contemp-
oraneously with his friend Sir Walter Scott and
was one of the most active friends of Mr.. Will
herforce in his movement for abolishing the AZ
rican slave trade. In 1880 he received one of
the two fifty guinea gold medals instituted by
George w., for eminence in historical compo-
sition the other being awarded to Washington
Irving.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

FuRs.-The Hartford Press says that five
thousand skunk skins have been sold in that
city during the last and present seasons The
prices vary from fifty to sixty cents, those
entirely black being worth the most Onedeal-
or in New York has exported thirty thousand
skins within few weeks. There is hardly a
percepthle odor about them, that quality be-
longing to special secretion. The fur is
used in Europe for carpets, articles of dress, &c
The skin Of the common red fox is worth about
one dollar and seventy-fve cents; racoon skins
thirty three to sixty-seven; Westernpe ts more !;
the "lndian handled" one dollar; the musk-rat
brings sixteen to eighteen cents the common
house cat ten to fifty cents if well taken care Of
the black ones being considered the most val
liable; kittens elk to eight cents; minks are
worth about three dollars rabbit and squirrel
skins arc not purchased.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

AGED PEoPLE,-M Editor; | saw in last weeks
PHGNIY notice of that venerable couple-Capt.
John Rice and his wife. They do not reside in Wards
boro, but moved from Shrewsbury, Mass, to Dover,
VT, about foryfour years ago, and with the excep-
ton of year or two have resided in this town until
the present time. The Captain retains his mental
powers remarkably well for one of his age Last
week he and his wife had the pleasure of seeing grand
child Of one Of their grand children one of the fifth
generation. Mr.. Rice is constant reader Of The
PHGNx, for which he has been constant subscriber
for many years, always paying in advance.
Another venerable couple resides in this town-AIr
Gersham Eames and his wife, whose united ages is
about one hundred and seventy-ive years They
have lived in the married state between sixty and sew
enty years, and although they have laid up compe-
tency that will keep them far above wvnt, Mr. Eames
has, from day to day, while in his eightyeghth year.
gone alone with his team to his wood-lot, distance
of two miles, and hauled home his yearly stock of
fre-wood Mrs. Eames now in her eighty-fifth year
has since she was eighty, attended to her domestic
concerns, making excellent butter aud cheese, and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12
REVIEW OF THE MARKETS


vi NJ n T-TN I'M r"T T
fLpt k-Ihe receipts OF Flour continue quite small COM
pared with last year and, with advauins markets south and
81, III re has been better feeling and prices have de-
cde upward tendency Sales common brands Werern
nave Deem at 80 % % 90 fancy brauis IS IS 80 Is
common extras g. so 675 and family and superior brand
AZ 20 pr oh, including Genesee, Ohio Michigan
- LOUIS Flour Il firm at g. IS 20 pr b per hbi iiv
al SUPERIOR and one brand, Harrison extra has n sn
NJ ~ 50 10. Canada FLOUR At 10 "a a far frr,
ana q 10 for extras Corn meal dull at 81 ID - 81
per D Tor common and Brady wine. In Rye Flour the SAIL.
have been small at 81 rs 81 30 per bbl common ami ex
t Buckwheat Is selling at 81 25 Per lbs nv auc-
ton, 5000 bhs Flour damaged the late fire. at 81 20
per hb. " - ~ q
GRAIN. The demand for has been fair for the mas,
wa ana win moderate receipts prices have advanced and
ore tending upward. The sales Southern yellow have
cn AZ ~ &c, now held at g3 g5c, for white prices
ar quite nominal Oats have been sold some extent for
shipment south, but the demand from the trade contn,es
moderate. The sales have been at 50 Coz nr nns ,or
NoF'htrn and Canada, mostly the latter rate In rive
The sales have been small per bush White bear a,
urn and in demand with sales OF common at 75e 81 be
pa At 81 Is 81 81 and pea and marrow at Al 30
bushc " - w " - Az pe'
PROVISIONS. The transactions in Pork have heeD .
limited but holders firm and disposed to uree saes
except at full prices. We quote small sales AZ All ~
PRIME Sls $40 for clear at 81 saa n.r hi
cash ana mos at which prices the market dull Beef
quiet ana nrm The sales have been sea SO er bbl
cash ana mos, for Western extra mess Lard
qu, with small sales at l2 l3e in bb ticrces and
49, l4c IN kegs; ard Smoked Hams are selling Mt 1O lie
per Id, cash and In Picked Hams there has been
sales az &c per IN cash Butter ia steady and Arm Win
SAFES az ~ 2Sc Tor good and Sernit
aa 10 soe for common Canada and Western Is selling
mand with sales at II per ID for common and prime
Dressed Hogs are selling at &c per III small and large
bul ie" more Western are expected this season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

We learn that Lemuel North, Esq. of Cham
plain, n Y, has recently sold his five years old
stallion, can't. Lighttoof for s25O0. to a gentle
man in Kentucky, the owner Of Grcen Maintain
Black Hotck, formerly owned by d. S. Myrick
of Bridport. Both of these horses are by the
'Myrick Horse owned by Mr.. d. A. Bennett.
Capt. Lightfoot is said to have trotted in Dos
on the ice at Pittsburgh aycar sncc-.and Green
Mountain Black Hawk, then owned by Messrs
Smith & Crippen of Coldwatcr, Mich, won the
first prize at the National Fair at Louisville
KY. in 1857, and has trotted in 2.lS.-lNicidtc,
JtrU Registcr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

Three of the ablest members of the House
from the South---Messrs. Orr of South Carroll
ma, Stephens of Georgia. and Letcher of Virgin
ia--will terminate their Congressional career
with the present session the former having de-
clined a reelection and the latter being the
present candidate of the Democratic party of
Virginia for the gubernatorial chair of that Com
monweath.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

MINISTER APPo1NTED.-The President has
appointed and the Senate unanimously confirm
ed Mr.. McLane of Maryland, Minister to Mex
leo. lie has instructions to recognize any gov
eminent or administration which promises per-
nancy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

NOMINATIONS CONFERENCE.-The Senate on
Wednesday, confirmed John Hubbard of Maine.
as boundary commissioner; George w. Jones,
ex-senator from Iowa, as Minister to Bogota,
New Grenada; John Petit of Indiana, as Chief
Justice of Kansas, vice Lecompte; and Barthol-
omew Fuller Of New York as 9th Auditor of
the Treasury. Other appointments of less CON
sequence were confirmed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

The BLOODY AFFRAY IN KENTUcKY.-Tbe
late afiray at Hawesville, KY, which has reached
Its climax in the murder of a prisoner in iail.
commenced in political quarrel Mr. Maxwell
prosecuting attorney, was making a speech at
Hawesville court house. Mr. Low appeared at
the door and accommodating as poltroon. Max
well fired at him. Lowe returned the FIRE. and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-03-12

ORGANIZATION OF THE VERMONT VoLUN-
TER M1G1TrA.-We learn from a gentleman
who is deeply interested in the reorganization
of the Volunteer Militia of Vermont that orders
have been issued by Adjutont General Kellogg
for the formation Of three regiments of Infantry.
The First Regiment will comprise companies
already organized and which may be formed in
the counties Of Addison, Windham, Windsor,
Orange and Caledonia. The Second comprises
the companies in Chittendcn, Grand Isle, Frank
lin, Lamoie, Orleans and Essex counties.
The election of Field Officers for the First
Neg1ucrt rs ururrru 10 tame Iidve III I,ur,arru
on the 9Th of April. A prominent candidate
for the Coonclcy of this Regiment is Capt.
Joseph Bush, the prompt and efficient COM
monder of the Allen Greys of Brandon, whose
zeal in the new moment has diffiIsed military
ardor throughout the State. The companies
throughout the State are greatly reioiced at the
altered state of affairs, which will give military
matters greater impetus than ever-Boston
Journal.