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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

CoNGREssIoNAL.-Con has prolonged
its session to the 25th, and the time is all &C.
cupied in doing up the important bushes of
the session which has been postponed as usual
to the last moment. Before a bill can get
through it has to pass through the hands of
one or more conference committees, owing to
the disagreeing votes of the two houses, and it
gets amended and amended again so often that
it is difficult to tell what has and what has not
been done. The Homestead Bill went to three
such committees and it is likely to become law
in form considerably modified from the origi-
nal House bill. The democrats are for an I'M
conditional loan bill leaving the tariff untouched,
but to this the Republicans will not agree
They are willing to authorize loan for the re-
demption of outstanding treasury notes to save
the government from reputation, but will not
consent to supply deficiencies in the revenue in
that manner. But so long as the tariff is I'M
changed the government will be constantly get
ting deeper and deeper into debt; they therefore
insist upon additional imports. Bills have
passed both Houses for government printing
office and to raise the Sandman mission to full
rank.
When adjournment takes place and the dust
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

ator Sumner have adduccd than such an orgu-
ment as this on the part of delegates to po-
ltical conventionP The threat of dissolution
is not only dead lion, but even its very bones
are too much scattered to be recognised as ever
having belonged to the king of beasts 1t is
no wonder that the Northwest democrats feel
the want of music to keep up their spirits under
the depressing influence of such arguments as
these.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

The Houston telegraph and other democrat
ic papers complain greatly at the lean and lank
appearance of "lIonest Abe Lincoln" He is
thin enough in all conscience, but he is not half
as lank as the democratic party will be next No
vember
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

RAIS.-During the past week more rain has fell
Than ut any other time for the same period IN the
present year The thirsty earth is repensed to the
point of saturation and the lowest springs must feel
the effects or this wettng down. Vegetation smiles
It's thanks, and all animated nature rejoices in an
abundant supply of 'pure cold water"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

Buchanan's administration is likely to be sig
nalized by its corrup,ions. The defalcations of
his appointees are numerous and exceeding foul,
but that of the New York postmaster was Fow-
Ter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

THE SAuT STE. MARIE SHIP CANAL, which
unites Lake Superior with the lower lakes, was
built by New York and New England capital
lists. 1t is 1904 feet long 0hc fall to be over
come was II feet y it has two lift locks, each
$50 feet long, 6l feet wide at the bottom, and
10 feet at the top. Congress granted 100000
acres of land to aid the company. In 1859 the
receipts of the company were $l7,40Si the to-
tai valuation of the property which passed
through it, last year, was Sl0,000,000. Most
of this was copper ore and provisions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

and Zna Goodell, both residing in the north part Of
Marlboro had nice sheep and large OK killed
by lightning. The loss is estimated ut sl25. The
sheep belonged to Mrs. Hill and the OK to Mrs. Good
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

SOMETHING PEACTIcAL.-Two slaves, moth
or and son, recently arrived in Boston from
Mobile. They we're manumitted by their owner
and provided with an order on n Boston gem
teman for one hundred dollars so that two
chattels of Alabama have thus become citizens
of Massachusetts. AS the African population
increases in the United States, instances of this
kind Of manumission will become more fire.
quent Free negroes and liberated slaves will
be often sent to the free States; but we have
idle ships enough in New England to send
them all, as fast as they come TO Africa. 1t is
more practical than speech-making.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

described Its pages, thus forming unrvalled his
tory Of American inventions.
It is not only the best, but the largest and cheapest
paper devoted to Science, Mechanics Manufacturers,
and the Useful Arts published in the world Hon
JUpoE MASON, formerly Commissioner Of Patents, is
not only engaged with the publishers IN their immense
Patent Agency department. but as n writer on Pa
tent Laws and Practice his ability is forciby por-
truyed in the columns Of this paper
The SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN is published once n
week, (evcry Saturday. each number containing 16
pages OF Lcterpress and from 10 to IL original Engra
wings of New inventions, consisting of the most i'm
proved Tools, Engines, Mills Agricultural Machines
and Household Utensils, making 81 numbers in year,
comprising s32 pages and over 800 Original Engrav-
ngs, print on heavy, fine paper, in form express
ly for binding and all for 81 per annum.
New Volume commences on the lst of July, and
we hope large number Of our towusmen will avail
themselves oftho present opportunity to subscribe
BY RENTING 50 by mail to the publishers, MUM x
CO. 81 Park Row, New York, they will send you their
paper one year. Mt the end Of which time you will
have volume which you would not part with for
treble its cost The publishers express their willing
ness to mail single copy of the paper to such Us
may wish to see it without charge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY opens with paper on
Meteorology, by d. W. Bloodgood, which, il it be
thought ponderous, is fully relieved by Its successor,
"Ireasure Trove," poem Of marked merit, by Leon
ard Case Jr who certainly has remarkable powers Of
versifcation. Hon. John =. Kennedy contributes n
graphic and highly interesting "Legend of Maryland"
The author OF "Hoseshoc Robinson ought certainly
to write more frequently. John g Pallfey has his
torical sketch Of the Rcgicde Coones and an article
upon Rufus Choate is from the pen of Horutio Wood
man. graceful string of verses, with the caption,
"Vanity," owe to Aubrey De Vcre the English
writer. The reader will find combinations OF "'rhc
Professors Story and of "Huntng Puss " and the
conclusion of "Clarians Picture" Under the title Of
"liore Words About Shelly" we have n very thought
FIJI and Just estimate Of the poets character by VIM.
Dove. Prof Gray reviews Darwin ON the "Orgin Of
Species" and from Florence Mr. j. J. Jarves sends
few words the "Formation of Galleries Of Art
which embrace some significant facts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

ATTRAcrIvE.-The TdJleou ITcants and other in
ducements offered by the Ladies of the Congregational
Society, next Wednesday evening, should secure
very general attendance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

DRowNED.-Marn Wellington of Walpole, stu
dent in the law office of Judge Vose and of
Col. W. Wellington of that town, drowned on
Friday of last week. lie went into the river for the
purpose of bathing, but not being IN expert swimmer
lie was, is supposed, carried by the current beyond
his depth and drowned. His body was recovered the
next day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

DAMAGE by LIGHTNING.-The village of Williams
vile and the surrounding region was visited by n
heavy shower on Sunday last, attended by heavy
thunder and sharp lightning, doing considerable dam
age in killing sheep and cattle. Widow Sarah Hill
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION

A Convention of the Republican party of the State
Of Vermont, will be held at Rutland, on Wednesday,
the 27th day of June, nst at eleven o'clock in the
forenoon for the purpose Of nominating candidates
be supported by the Republicans of Vermont, at the
ensuing election, for the offices of Governor, Lieut.
Governor, and Treasurer.
The Committee have yielded to the wishes expressed
by many Republicans throughout the State in calling
a Mass, instead of Delegate Convention, in order
that the people of Vermont may come together, and
express their views upon the nomination of ABRA-
HAM LINCOLN and HANNIBAL HAMLIN. They,
therefore, cordially invite all the voters of the Green
Mountain State, who think it wise to trust the inter
ests Of this Union in the hands of of tried nteg
rty and unsefsh patriotism, rather than leave them
to be administered by any representatives of modern
Democracy, to attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

One hundred and fifty men and women have
been holding Spiritualist convention of two
days at Burlington. Rowland 7. Robinson of
Starksboro was president.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

DRoUGIT IN NERMoNT.-The Manchester 1meri-
ran states, ON the authority of Il gentleman just re-
turned from u iaunt in Vermont, from burlington to
ST. Johnsbury, and down the Connecticut valley to
Brattleboro that no rains had fallen through all that
region since the LIST of April.-Boston Herald
If the Herald had visited this section of the State
within the last week ten days he would have found
rain, rain only, and that continually, The authority
of the Manchester american could not have travelled
and then have perpetrated such m amusing blunder
The Cnors are now MI looking finely with the
cepon of grass, and the weather of the present week
has given that start which will do much to redeem
the previous deficiency. Some farmers will of course
say that thee will not be half crop; bnt every year
they tell the same story. There is plenty of time for
the growth of an abundant crop now. Corn is unu-
sually promising. Potatoes look finely. All sorts of
fruit give promise Of an abundant harvest
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23
of the village schools for this term

The clergymen of the village, parents, and other
interested are invited to attend.
A. BRowY, Supt. of Schools.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23
THE HARPER'S FERRY INVESTIGA-
TION.

The Senate Committee appointed to invesi-
gate the matter of the Harper's Ferry invasion
under the lead of John Brown, has closed its
labors and reported. The lead which was struck
by Senator Mason has proved anything but
satisfactory mining. Instead of duplicating the
republican party generally and all its chief men
particularly in completely with this abnormal
undertaking, even Senator Mason reports that
no party but John Brown and his men were re-
sponsible. His report covers one hundred and
forty six pages of testimony, and nothing APP
pears in all this evidence rejecting on any one
outside of Brown and his immediate compan-
ions. Mr.. Collamer made an able report pre-
senting the views of the minority, which we
hope to find room for soon. OF the results of
this investigation The World of the 10th inst,
very justly remarks:
"The great huabaloo about John Browns
invasion has at length died out, and we shall
presently listen to its last echoes in the final
comments of the newspapers on the reports
made in the Senate yesterday John Brown
was a poor misguided fanatic, and none but
equally misguided zealots abeted his foolhardy
attempt at Harper's Ferry, for which he paid
so dearly. This investigation was got up
merely for political effect, and truth constrains
us TO say that it has failed of its object The
committee did not summon Gov. Wise who
publicly averred that he knew so much that was
horrible and atrocious; but thought it worth
while to arrest a quiet Massachusetts school
master, who foiled them, and to keep contu-
macious and conceited blockhead, who probably
he'd nothing to tell, in jail for some months for
refusing to tell that nothing Yesterday, this
man Hyatt was discharged, as contumacious as
ever, and doubtless glorying in his contumacy,
and with the majority and minority reports Of
the Committee of investigation, teleg graphic
summary of which we publish this morning,
this farce, which, on the raising of the curtain,
purported to be tragedy, ends"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

l.. Il. CnTTrESDES,
A. l.. MINER,
NJ. G.. EvARTs,
y. Il. WOODBRIDGE,
JoHN q. SMITH,
II. II. REYNOLDS,
CHAs. CUMMINGS,
DANIEL NEEDHAM,
&. c. Z. BALDWIN.
GEO. A. MERRILL,
MARK NuTTRR,
W. II. HARrsnoKS, |
CHAs. II. JOYCE,
NJ. A. TERRiLL,
June 18th, 1860.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

Republican
state
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

HALIFAX, March l6.
The Asia arrived this morning at 9 o..
clock with Liverpool and London advices
of the Sd inst
Her advices are anticipated by the Cir
cassian at st. Johns.
On the I'd in the Commons, Lord Johu
Russell explained the Savoy question.
He said as far as he knew, no treaty was
in existence between France and Sardinia
providing for the annexation. The En-
peror states that he will not proceed TO the
annexation without consulting the great
powers, and he (Russell) believed if the
powers weie unanimously opposed to the
movement France would not proceed to at
tempt it
Sir Robert Peel declared that the state.
ment of Lord John Russell was highly un-
satisfactory, and hoped Parliament would
have an early opportunity Of discussing
the subject.
Mr.. Bright hoped the government would
aeitber counteuauce or oppose the transfer
il being matter over which they had no
control or any real interest.
After further remarks by Lord John Rus
sell in which he deprecated discussion the
subject was dropped
Lord PslmerstOn in reply 10 an inquiry
said he had received memorial from Irish
Catholics requesting his interference in
maintaining the integrity Of the Papal do.
miBions.
English papers publish an appeal tc
Christians throughout the world, signed
bv colored exiles from Arkarsis. who pro
lest in the strongest terms against the sys
iom which dcoms them to either Danish
nent or slavery.
TIE English journals generally regarC
Napoleon's speech to the Legislative as
sembly with disfavor.
The Paris Boarse Of the Cd was yer.
heavy but closed rather heavy.
A battalion of Spaniards had yeen sur
prsed by the Moors in the peighborheot
of Meliila
! It is reported that 200 soldiers and Off
GERS were killed, and l2 officers and abou
meu wounded.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

''Ccl Lane, the Republican candidate
I for Governor. said IN his speech at Trrre
Haute the other dsv that the Republican
party were ''tternsily opposed To- slavery
and the extension of slavery" RePsbli
canism, then. is not only ia favor Of the
obstruction of slavery, but advocates its
xrsrminstion where it exists State Sen
intl.
That sequence is legitimate is it. MIR.
BinghamG Your conclusion follows natu
rally from the premises. does it If a
man is opposed to human slavery and to
It's extension, be is necessarily in favcr Of
-xterminating it in those States where il
exists, is he {: The one is consequent up
on the other, says the editor Of the State
Sentinel, the Democratic organ for all
Hoosierdom. This is a fair specimen of
Democratic logic-an illustrious example
of a Democratic syllogism. Can you not
from the premises prove also that Col. Lane
is an Abolifionist ? We think such an
sdroit syllogizer might. Let US see if We
can not help you.
very and the extension of slavery"
Abolitionists are externally opposed TO
slavery and the extension of slavery"
Therefore Col. Lane is an Abolitionist.
Now this is clear. and we only wonder
the astute editor of the State Sentinel did
not discover the logical sequence. Here
are he major and the minor propositions
and the conclusion. all complete. The syl-
logism is perfect, and the conclusion ire.
sistible. And then what makes this mat
ter more crushing Oh Col. Lsue is, that it
will apply to nc one but himself. II does
not touch all the great minds-the fathers
of this Commonwealth who were opposed
to human slayery and its extension. Oh
no! Washington and Jefferson, the Adam.
ses, Webster and Clay, who opposed the
were not" Abolitionists" because they were
not "eternally opposed" TO slavery. They
escape the irresistible conclusion of Mr..
Bingham's logic, but Col. Lane used the
unfortunate word, and the great syllogizer
who presides over the State Sentinel caught
him in the meshes of his logic, and fasten-
ed him there forever.
Does the editor Of the Sentinel recollect
the reply Of Aristotle when asked. what
man could gain by telling a JaisehoOd p
II not, Jet Us remind him. 1t was. "Not to
he credited when he speaks the truth"
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

LTFrom 1924 to 1886, the Democratic
party was in the course of formation. and
Andrew Jackson was the man, whose
magic name was the spell TO attract the
various elements into substantive proper
ions; around him Demociscy then was
national. hat nov the itchm"nd Enquirer,
having it's own peculiar idea of Democracy
a. we'll a. of" sound policy and fair deal
ing" makes this propositions:
IL the Northern Democracy are. as we
believe they are, true and faithful to tbs
constitutional rights of the South. let
their delegates to Charleston sdopt, with.
out question or dispute, the platform o!
princi 5les which the Southern States laay
present. and thus quiet forever the charges
and insinustions OF unsoundness leveled
at them by the Southern oppositionj VI hiclI
charges so much embarrass the canvass in
every Southern Stale.
That's it exactlyi Let the North ass mi
to any platform without question or dis
pute, 10 order to stop the mouths Of the
Southern Opposition, who have the knsch
Of exposing ugly facts as to the integrity
and nationality of the Democratic party
But suppose the Northern Democracy e
to Charleston and sit mumchance, whil,
Bright, Slidell, Gwinn, and JEFF. Davis, or
/ the part OF the senate Court, tell then
what they must think. how they mus
shape their principles. and for whom they
must vote next fall, what sort OF aplst
| form will there be. at
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

SrRIEG weather has been 50 plea
SAINT and spring-like for The past few days
that many of our citigsns have been in-
duced to commence gardening. Speaking
of gardening reminds Us that 5. W. Hasel-
tine q Co. of Cincinnati, keep on hand at
all times the choicest OF garden seeds,
flower seeds, bulbous roots, shrubbery.
aud fruit trees Of all kinds. Mr.. haseltine
has long been identified with tie Agricul-
tursl and Horticultural interests OF the
Western country, aud has an eye in all his
transactions TO the improvement of the
taste of the Horticulturists Of the country,
and the production Of the choicest fruits
and flowers. Those ordering from this
house by letter may rely upon getting what
they order,
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21
PUSH BACK THE BOWL.


Push back the bowl its charms to-day
Will yanist ere tomorrow:
Its pctents iumes will die away.
And leave the wretch to SORROW.
Although it lights the ffenzied eyes
With pleasure for a minute;
Yet where the cheating poison lie-.
An age of woe is init.
Push back the bowl , the ruby wire
Is but atreacherOus snare;
For serpents round the goblettwine.
And leave their poison there.
ablsze of rapturous JOY may seem
10 issue from the cup;
You bask moment in the gleam,
Then drink destruction up.
Push back the bowl its Judas kiss
Soon lays the victim low;
Why revel in . moments biiss,
To find an age Of woe!
Let Reasons voice be heard supreme,
Take Temperance for your guide,
Lest, launched on Dissipation's stream,
You're 'whelmned beneath the tide.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

DEATu OF THE WIDOW or MoRoAs.-The
Memphis Appeal says:
We announced a few menths ago the
fact that the widow of Morgan, of anti-Ma
sonic notorIety resided in the vicinity oi
this city. After the disappearance oi
Morgan , the lady alluded to was married
to & men named Harris, and resided with
her husbBnd Somewhere 10 Indiana. Sub
sequently to the death Of her second hus.
band. she came TO this vicinity, bestowed
her time in kind offices exercised toward
the poor and the afflicted. having been con
nected latterly with the Lesth orphan
asylum. in the suburbs Of Memphis. We
regret to record the death Of this useful
woman. the precise date Of which we havs
besu unable TO learn.
Many OF our citizens will recoIlect this
lady. she having, some ten or fifteen years
ago, resided in this city,
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

A
aud rscollecting that we were q common
people, alike interested in the common
prosperity, We could without any objec
tions, take this question into full consider
alton. and dispose OF it. in any manner
congenisl with the feelings, as we'll as th'
interest Of all"
On the same floor in 1889. he said:
al am. Mr.. President, no friend Of sla
very. The Searcher of all hearts knows
hat every pulsatiou Of mine beats high il
the cause Of civil liberty"
In speech delivered at Richmond, In
diana, Oct. l, 1872. he also said:
IL know the predominant sentiment iD
the free States is adverse to slavery; but.
hal py in their own exemption from what
ever evils may attend it, the great mass OF
our fellow-citizens there do not seek to
violate the constitution. or to disturb the
harmony of thess States / desire no con
ceaIment Of nv opinions in regard To the
institution of slavery. I look upon il as a
great evil, and deeply lament that We have
derived it from The parental government,
aud from our ancestors. l wish every slave
in the United States was in the country of
ais ancestors" "If state OF
nature existed, and We were about to lay
The foundation OF society. no man would
be more strongly opposed than l should
be. 10 incorporate the institution ot slavery
among its elements"
Ia introducing into the Senate in 1850
his compromise measures on the Missouri
difficulty, among other resolutions was the
following:
Resolped, That az Siaoery does not erist
by Iar. and is not introduced into any of
the territory acquired by the United States
from the Republic Of Mexico, it is inexpe
dent for Congress to provide BY law either
for its introduction into or its exclusion
from any part of the said territory" &c
And, a. if forsboding the present hour
IN his country's history, on the same occa.
sion said:
'But if. unhappily. We should be in
VOWED in war between the two parts OF
,is Conf. d-racy, in which the effort upon
ne side sh"uI tie To restrain fhe iatrodue-
rim q siauery into the new Territories, and
ipon The Other side TO force ns introduction
,keTs. what a spectacle should We present.
y the R-tJDishment of mankind, in an eff
fort. not to propagate rights, but | must
say IT. though tFu-l u VIII oe UNDERSTOOD
Cn b- said with mo- design tO excite feeling
"a rar 10 propagate rrOnos IN the Terrific
rres 'hu- -. q ,rr--i from Mexico. IL couid
BE- a sger in Ioh eh should haze no syHspaihies
40 cyod isishss-in which our own hIstor,
.t~-if would be against u: for, from th,
commencement of the Revolution down I"
the rTe-ent time. We have Constantly re
preached our British ancestors for the in'
PRODUCTION of slavery into this country"
We have not time or room to quote fur
,her, and think this is sufficient to satisfy
all of Mr. Clay : opposition to slavery and
{, its extension.