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ion as to its merit. We have done this not be-
cause we have no opinion on the subject, but
because it is a matter in which every State has
the sole right as well as power of Judging for
themselves what shall be their organic law
While we should have voted against the propo-
sal of amendment as inexpedient and unneces-
sary, we sympathize with those who felt called
upon to resist the outside pressure that was
brought to bear upon the decision of this ques-
ton. That its adoption should be made a
ground for political action outside the limits of
Massachusetts, is n matter unworthy the con-
sideration of those upon whom the decision
rested. Each State has the sole responsibility
of determining who shall participate in its cleo
tive franchise; and there can be no more COM
plant that foreigners are excluded for two
years than that free negroes should be ex-
oluded for life
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-05-14

A HUNKER.-Wendell Phillips, IN recent
address, described the mode of making a hun
ker in politics. He likened it to an operation
he had witnessed i'll an aquarium. The con-
frmed bunker is at first tender and susceptible
to light, like the Jelly fish, sporting on the sur
face of the water, and ENJOYING the liquid beams
of the sun. The fish floats about until it adj
heres to something, rock, or vessels side,
and then it begins to discharge its members, a
leg, an eye, and finally its head The last stage
of the metamorphosis which the fish undergoes
is its hardening into barnacle. In that form
it clings through life to the substance to which
it has attached itself. The hunkerised individ-
ual. in similar manner, never let go his hold
of the copper bottom of the ship of State.
transcript.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-05-14

sons nearly related to the clergy, occupy places
of great prominence in American history, and
in quite degree disprove the oft-repeated
SANDER about the worthlessness of ministers
sons" John Hancock, Cotton Mather David
Humphreys, Henry Clay, John Trumbul, John
Witherspoon, Cadwallader Golden, Joseph S.
Buckminster, Alexander II. Everett, William
Ware, William +. Stone, Henry Ware, Clement
c. Moore, George II. Cotton, and William
Crosswcll, were the sons OF clergymen.
Samuel Adams, the Father of the American
Revolution. studied with the view of becoming
n minister, was always intimate with the clergy,
married the daughter Of the Rev. ID. Checkely,
of the New South Church (now DIR. Dewey's,)
and his remains now reposc in the tomb of that
excellent preacher. John Adams married the
daughter of minister, so that John Quincy
Adams, like James IIihouse, was the grandson
of clergyman. The famous Livingston fami-
" are descendants from q Scotch preacher
Among descendants of cergymen in our coun-
try may be named Jonathan Edwards, DIR.
Charles Chauncy, Bishop Wainwright, DIR. Ezra
Stiles, John Eliot, Samuel Miller, Prof Levi
Frisbie, Hosea Ballou, Andrews Norton, Sam
uel f. Jarvis, Sylvester Judd, Stephen A. Tying,
Fisher Ames, Henry Wheaton, and Lieut..
Maury.
Many Americans who occupy high positions
as public men, poets, authors, etc. in our times,
are ministers sons" viz: Edward Everett,
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Prof s. b. Morse,
George Bancroft, s. G. Goodrich, Oliver Wen
dell Holmes, James Russell Lowell, Richard
Hildreth, Donald G. Mitchell, Arthur Cleve-
land Cox, Francis Parkman, and DIR. Edward
Robinson.
Among the occupants Of the American pull
pit in our day, who claim clergymen among
their immediate ancestors, are the following
named preachers Rev. DIR. Gardner Spring
and Rev. DIR. William X. Williams Of New
York, Rev. DIR. Woods of Bowdoin College,
Rev. DIR. Burnap of Baltimore the four sons
Of the venerable Lyman Beecher, ID. d., viz
Edward, Henry Ward, Charles and William
Rev John Pierpont, Rev. S. X. Lothrop, ID. d.,
Rev Thomas Starr King, and Rev. F. II. Hedge,
ID. ID.
The biographies of hundred clefgymen who
had families, show that of their sons one hun
dred and ten became ministers and of the re-
mainder of the sons by far the larger number
rose to eminence as professional men, merchants
and scholars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-05-14

The Mutual Bank, Mt Castlteon. which was
chartered with capital of 100000, to take the
place of the Bank of Castleton, is now fully or
eanized by the election of the following officers.
for directors: T. w. Rice, 0. r. Harris C. S.
sherman ira u Aile e ana NJ: j. hing; l. W.
hiGe' PRESIDENT ana =: W. wizard, oasnier' IL
Will commence its puSi''oss vi 'he ISL o' July
A recent census of the Greenfield village
school district shows that the total population
is 2l06 males 1880, females ZIG. number of
scholars between the ages OF ana l9-i2o'
nunioer Oh childfeh unuer ~ vi the pop
ulatlon W. are hngsil' '2o -, irish loo Germans
W NcotcH, rrehch anu =" coiorgu persons.
Inc hnmper OF lamilies Is io.. increase oil
PoPuiatloh tilc past year ooi Increase Oh scnolars
20 mere Is decrease IN tne lrish Popuiatloh
'aih9 rs lIoylc ol oleenlieil' oro,her ol nom
as the was WAS OF, Gu
n.S."y III ',e sun y; iooo ~ az iie nu1
SuSt ecul' Ior s'1"iins, Boous d. preennilu, anu
MS "iie was also oouhu over IN tne sum OF sow
large on peddlng tour, and is supposed to be
connected with James and Thomas in their fnan-
cial operations
III c..o.e,iI n........., ..,.. o,r A. ho.,l.
i V'o.'" ai 'I0
e"pio!eu WI 'ne iioosHo 'si'''cl iaNo 1eo" 'iiS,
coaIgsu Ill consequence, Oh frequent strihes' anu
feet at each end. and the sinking of shalt 237
feet deep, and $50 feet of tunnel each way from
the bottom of the shaft, to experienced miners.
me 'own Vi Ne.soi,, ~ H. coHtaiiIine P1P-
ula is Oh ABOUT poo, mas maue fourteen ana a
n nalI tons ol maple sugar inc presen, season
ne numoef Oh trees tapped was io,oos; tne
hu.iuer oi uees III Tue 'c", suitable iol tapping
winch were not tapPeu, Is lo'ooo'
A man was brought up in West Troy. ". H.. a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-05-14

wrNcnEsrER N. 1.-THE town of Winchester
which suffered severely by the floods Of the present
season. has voted to construct good substantial iron
bridge the Ashuelot river, in the principal village
ono that will cost over three thousand dollars-and
also to build good bridge the same Mt fuller's
dams. W. Buffum, Esq, has sold from his stock Of
cattle, the past year. to the amount Of sonc s14OO
and yet his stock remains valuable MS it was the
previous year. The s140O may therefore be consid-
cred the net proceeds Of his stock for year
The Sentinel says Mr. b. is Of the live men of the
country. Besides farming, he is extensively engaged
in the manufacture of palmleaf hats.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-05-14

An EFFORT AT Observation-Disclosures Wash
ington correspondent of the New York Tribune
writes that "Judge d. A. Smalley of Vermont,
the chairman of the Central Democratic Com
mittee during the last Presidential campaign, is
now at Washington, comforting as to a compro-
mise between the Douglas and Buchanan wings
of the democracy and perhaps in reference to
delroates To the CharlestoD Convention" 1t
will require all the judicial skill of the Juuye
decide the case to the mutual satisfaction of the
parties in interest
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-05-14

The Constitution congratulates the National Democ-
acy and the country upon the entire SUCCESS of Pres
dent Buchanqns Administration in the midst of the
difficulties with which 1t has been surrounded from tho
begnning.-L Washington Star.
No one acquainted with its history can doubt
the complete success" of the Buchanan Ad-
ministration.
1t has succeeded" in bnnkruptng Trea-
sury which was filled to repletion when it came
into power.
1t has " succeeded" in changing a surplus Of
twenty millions into Il deficiency of thirty.
1t has succeeded in rivaling the extrava-
gance of monarchical governments by running
the expenditures up to ninety millions year.
1t has succeeded" in bringing dishonor upon
the country by encouraging piratica raids upon
governments with which we are at peace.
1t has succeeded" in so perfectly demon
strating its imbecilty that Slave Piracy is car
ried on with IMMUNITY.
1t has succeeded" in celebrating from the
Democratic creed the JefIersonian Territorial
policy, and incorporating upon it the doctrine
that Slavery has constitutional existence in
every inch of territory in the Union
1t has succeeded" in draining from the De-
mocratic party scores of thousands of the best
men that ever belonged to it.
1t has succeeded" in placing PENNSYLVANIA.
Indiana and Illinois among the Opposition States.
1t has succeeded" in rendering itself so
odious as to secure an Opposition majority in
the House of Representatives, and to double the
number of Republican Senators of the United
Statesj and, finally,
1t has succeeded" in rendering itself a
laughing stock, and in inducing the prayers of
its own friends that they may be speedily de-
liverod from the stupidity, knavery and imbecil-
ity by which it has been characterised.
1t is very seldom that an Administration has
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-05-14

THE ILLINOIS FRAUDS. - The Legislative
Committee, appointed to prosecute the investi-
CATION OF the frauds alleged to have been per-
petrated upon the Canal Fund of Illinois, have
reported in part The facts elected are thus
compressed:
/. Josiah McRoberts, Canal Trustee, handed
over to Joel A. Matteson, then Governor of IL
linois, a large amount of uncancelled canal
checks.
2. Nothing was ever seen or heard of these
checks thereafter until they were presented bv
Matteson, at the Fund Commissioners office,
for the purpose of getting an equivalent amount
of State bonds therefor.
3. The checks were funded by Matteson in
the name Ct various and sundry fictitious per-
sons, though he or his agents received the
bonds.
4. The modest sum of S223,000 was taken
out of the State by this sharp practice
D. Matteson got the money, but be fails to
reoollect where he got the checks.
6. Neither Gov. Bissel nor any other of the
State officers, the Fund Commissioners Clerk,
who had also been Matteson's clerk, alone ex-
cepted, knew anything of this business.
Governor Matteson who is thus brought I'M
der the most damaging suspicion, is one of the
wealthiest and hitherto one of the most infuen-
tial men in the State of Illinois. He was the
democratic Governor Immediately preceding
the present incumbent, and is the special friend
and confdant Of Senator Douglas. Unless he
can recollect where, Of whom, and under what
circumstances, he obtained these checks, he
+----~-~ 80 =. pai., ~, IiV'
the principal in, the fraud. The history of this
case shows that even democratic officials arc
not wholly above the influence of temptation
and that they will sometimes stoop to feathe,
their nests with down plucked from the public
goose. If prominent Republican were situat.
ed before the country as Governor Mattesor
now is, what howl would 60 up from the dem.
ocratic press from one end of the country to
the other. AS it is they are as silent as the
grave upon the subject
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-05-14

DECISION UPON UsURY.-We learn from our
exchanges that the Supreme Court of this
State has recently decided that where a COM
mission merchant in New York, according to
the custom of business in that city, charged his
correspondent one and one-half per centum up
on money advanced as a commission for max
ing the advance, and interest upon the money
from the time of advancement, that this being
done without any corrupt intent, and being also
held by the courts of that State not to be usu-
rious, must be so held in Vermont, the ldu Of
the place Of contract being conclusive upon that
point.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-05-14

Cambridge Cattle Market Wednesday, May IL.
Reported for the Boston Journal
Whole number Of Cattle market 67S-about SIS Beeyes
and 1ol Stores, consisting OF Working oxen Mich Cows
and one. two and three years old.
PmcEs-Markef Beet-ENtra, IS 10 so 50-lst quality
s. ooas 262d quality, 50 5oss7i Sd quality IS 5o ordi.
nary, 81 so.
STRENGTHENING oxen-from $50, $40, $40 $50
Coirs and Cdfues-$30 40, so a S67.
feariings-None. TtUo Years Otd-S24 u.s.
Three Years Od-$30 s33
Sheep and Lambs 1875 at market Prices-in los Al IS
81 SO % each Extra, 81 Sc each, or from 1 &c
per h. live weight.
SWine--360 at market.
Hdes-1t 72c per 10. TaHolD I n lie per ID.
PeHs-S1 80 a 81 81 each. car Skins l3al4c per h.
PeGi Caiues-$3 so a 81.
N. Il. Beef extra and first quality includes nothing but
the best large fat, stall fed Oxen.
Second quality includes the grass Oxen and the best
stall fed Cows, and the best three year old Steers.
Ordinary consists Of Bulls.
sheep-ENtra includes Cossets and when those inferior
quality thrown out.
There the Eastern Railroad 90 over tho
boston and Lowell l22 this Fchburg VI l22
the Ftchbnrg 81 were from Albany.
REMARKs-The market quick. Beef cattle sold
readily at last weeks pricesi the Western cattle were good
quality j. H. Cook, ESQ., had lot Of 90 which sold MIR
Comstock OF Providence, r. L. for so per cw per
shrink sheep we're OF ordinary quality but sold high
last week. when the quality is compared. Calves plenty;
prices same AS last quoations they closed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-05-14

CONFERENCE.-The Legislature of Connec-
ticut was organized on Wednesday of last week.
THADDEus WELLEs was chosen President pro-
tenn of the Senate, and o. H. PERRY was elect
ed Speaker of the House-both Republicans.
Gov. Buckingham in his message thus speaks
of Slavery:
1.-The citizens of Connecticut regard Slavery
as a system that paralyzes industry, dries up
the sources of prosperity, obstructs the wheels
of progress in the cause of education, civiliza-
ton and christianity, and conflicts irreconcila-
bly,, with the principles of human liberty. They
regard it as the creature of local laws, having
no rightful existence beyond State boundaries ;
and while they will countenance no interference
with it, as it exists within the limits of our sis
ter States, they will never acquiesce in its ex-
tension, by the General Government, without
entering their solemn protest against the exer-
else OF powers so unauthorized by the Consti-
tuition. and 80 hazardous to the tranquility of
the Union"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-05-14

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Some very curious developments indicative
Of the way in which appointments are won and
lost among the democracy, have recently tram
spired in Salem, Mass. and they very seriously
implicate some Of the prominent leaders of the
administration party, In the Spring of 1858,
strong efforts were made by DIR. George b.
Loring of Salem, to obtain the Collectorship of
that port, from President Pierce, and as strong
efforts were made by other leading democrats
to prevent the appointment. In view Of the
opposition made, DR.. Loring proceeded TO
Washington, armed with petition bearing over
six hundred names of persons represented to
be leading democrats of Salem and vicinity re-
commencing his appointment as above. From
personal friendship for Mr. Miller. the then Col
lector, the President could not bestow the office
upon DIR. Loring, but as this gentleman appear
ed to he SO strongly recommended he gave him
the Postmas,srshp of Salem-the next best of
flee in that vicinity. Near the close of Pierce's
administration Mr. Miner was removed from the
Collectorship and a Mr. Pike-a warm friend of
DR.. Loring--was appointed in his place. An
other OF Dr. Loring's friends-a Mr. Mullet-
was appainted Inspector under Collector Miller,
but removed shortly after Mr. Pixies succession.
when the office was abolished. DR.. Loring re-
ceived the nomination Of his party for Congress
last fall, but there was split in the party ow-
ing to the violent opposition of many democrats
TO the nominee.
AS result of this family quarrel the serious
charge of having forged most of the names to
the petition that led to DIR Lolings appoint
m.nt, WAS preferred against this gentleman and
Pike he T ea>ury department at Wash
...e gl ~4- ..,-. Y.... e.. ..Al.. 49,. Tia. $50
agents of the department were despatched to
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-05-14

We have but t. confidence ia The trumpet tongued
men Of the pryprietors Of adyrtsd medicines generally
but forced to in the opinion, uniformly
pressed by all who have used Perry Davis Pain Killer that
it Is very valuable article and that it would be we'll for
householder to have hand in Of bruises scas
burns, diarrhna, dysentery Cholera fever and aue
host Of Diseases external and INTERNAL which 1t adapted to
alleviate No article Of medicine attained
such ufbounde popularity and extensive diffusion Invent.
ed only Nteen since its curative have been
perienced by msny, many thousands IN every section Of the
United states and Canada. 1t has penetrated every part
TO the most Of the known world, bearing with
its healing influences potent than the spices Of "Aaby
the blessed We informed by principal druggists
that they sell Of this article Tor expectation than any
all others and that the demand constantly nceasng-
Salem Observer.
JOSEPH CLARK, 1. N. THORN, Agents. Ilrattlebor0.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-05-14

THE BUTcHERY IN MEXICo.-The butchery
of unofendng persons which recently followed
the defeat of the Juarez army near the city of
Mexico, was cruel and brutal in the EXTREME
The slaughter was stimulated by the Priests
who went about the streets urging the soldiers
to kill the "accursed ones" The murderous
onslaught was indiscriminate, even the physi-
clans in attendance upon the sick and wounded
being dragged off and butchered. Two of them.
John Duval and Albert Lamon, were Ameri-
cans. They were taken out and shot like dogs,
amidst the jeers of the drunken soldiers and the
curses of the more depraved Priests. Two
American boys named Smith, 10 and Is years
old, were also among the victims. Mr. Black,
the American consul, made solemn protest
against these enormities and endeavored to in
duce the British minister, Mr. Otway, to inter-
fere for the protection Of foreign residents, but
Mr. Otway declined to move. The massacre Of
unoffending citizens were continued by the sol
diers for days after the battle and the number
killed is estimated at several hundreds. The
American residents were in state Of great
alarm, and many had asked passports, while
others were expecting expulsion if they escaped
death. The people were exceedingly exasper-
ated against the Americans on account of Mr.
Buchanans recognition of the Juares govern
ment. The darkest and bloodiest deeds of
Spanish Buccaneers were not more distinguish
ed for rapine and cruelty, than were these high
handed outrages The villains should be held
to a strict account for their bloody and revolt
ing crimes.
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

THE lIIGn ScnooL-We learn that Mr. William
Bacon, Principal of the High School Mt Cohassett
Mass. has been engaged to take charge Of the High
School in this village, and will commence his labor;
on the 23d inst Mr. Bacon has had considerable ex-
perience in teaching and intends to make II his life
business, and thus far his labors have been crowned
with success. lie comes to us recommended ms n
gentleman Of great moral worth, of energy of charac-
ter and eacstness Of purpose and VIC trust that I'M
der his charge High School will sustain the repu-
aton has gained under the care of the able teacher
who has recently LEFT it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-05-14

HYDRoPATn ExcURsIoS.--The members Of the
Hydropath Engine Company in this village under the
command of Capt Kellogg, made target excursion
to llinsdale, N H., on Saturday of last week, on
which occasion they were armed with rifles of the
government pattern instead Of hose and brakes, and
accompanied by the Brattlcboro Comct Band. The
first prizc-a silver tobacco-box,-was won by Vim.
c. Perry Of the Brattleboro House. and the second,
buttcrknfe, by Francis Goodhue. A purse Of about
five dollars gotten up mpromptu, was won by N. Z.
Haywood who presented it to the Company. The
Band then competed for a ten dollar prize offered for
their benefit, which was taken by Asa Field.
AT tan meeting of the Company at their Hall subse-
quent to the excursion it voted to procure new
uniform, and committee was appointed to examine
samples, procure terms and report at future meet.
ing. The new and tasty uniform in which the
members are said, by the Argus to have paraded on
Saturday, is yet in whole cloth"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-05-14

COOP ADVICE, BUT BAD LATIN.-To make a
horse feel good, and have fine hair, the follow
ing recipe is recommended:
r. Take
Brushes ct currcomus Adlbitum.
Elbow greasus Quantum suf.
Blanketisus, Firstratus.
Stabulus, Never say dietus, but
mealus ct otus.
Exercisus, Non compromibus.
The effect of the above is truly wonderful
1t results in-coatGs shmuS, dppetitus ico!ftus,
musculdritus f,cotory-itus.