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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08

its own subjects and all others who are legally
and properly within its limits. 1t surely should
be effective enough to prevent the forcible alb
duction of any or every person who has le-
climate claim for protection. But wherein
these enactments are intended to contravene
the laws of Congress and to clash with the en-
forccment of such laws by the general govern
ment, they are not only unconstitutional but
impolitic. To this extent we have ever been
opposed to them and to this extent W. desire
their repeal
The vote Diminishing the bill for repeal was
no fair test of the convictions Of the House.
Some perhaps voted against dismssing the bill,
not liking that way of disposing of any ques-
ton; and it is reasonable to suppose that others
voted to dismiss in view of the utter impossi-
bility of properly considering the subject. We
are fully impressed with the belief that the peo-
pie of Vermont are at all times prepared to dis
charge all their constitutional and legal obliga-
tons however incurred at the same time they
will always afford adequate protection to all who
are properly within the boundaries of the State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08

out Of the Union. We suppose they merely
come on for their mileage and per diem. The
Presidents Message was delivered Tuesday,.
In the House, on motion of Mr. Boteler (Am J
of Virginia, so much of the message as relates
to the "perilous condition" of this country was
referred TO Select Committee to consist of one
member from each State, which committee the
Speaker will announce on Monday
In the Senate the debate on disunion was
opened on Tuesday by Mr. Clingman of North
Carolina in its favor; but he was promptly re-
piled to and rebuked by Mr. Crttenden.--
Wednesday, Senator Ivcrson of Georgia, not
outstanding his oath as Senator, reasonably
dsclaimed all allegiance to this government.
give States,' he is reported TO have said,
twill 60 out of the Union before the fourth of
March, and it is their policy to get out of the
Union before the black republicans can use the
power of the new administration against them
The talk about the repeal of the personal liber-
ty bills will not prevent the South from going.
They intend to go peacefully if they can, but
will go forcibly if they must. The next twelve
months will find them prosperous and power
full Southern confedcracy. If the North wants
10 Try coercion, war VIII come and II the Sem
ator from New Hampshire wants war, we will
give it to him. We are preparing to fight for
our liberties, rights and honor. The South was
united, and he hoped the North would see the
policy of letting the Southern States co. and to
make treaties Of commerce rather than try to
coerce. Both will then live in better friendship.
The present cnmty between the two sections is
deeper than hell, and the sooner enemies sepa-
rate the better. If war comes we will meet the
myrmidons of the abolitionists."
In the House, Wednesday, the Homestead
bill was called up by Mr. Grow, and under the
operation of the previous question, was passed
yeas 1872; nays &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08
CAMBRIDGE MARKET-Dcc. ..

Reported Tor the Boston Journa)
Whole number Of Cattle at market 1890 about Deeves
and 800 Stores consisting of Working Oxen, Mich Cows
and one. two and three years old.
PmcEs-Market Beef-Extra, SO so 81 OO-1st quality
SO ODD quality, 50 25i sd quality 50 50 ordinary 81 70.
NOreS-Working Oxcn-ST5 to $50.
Cous and Cdlues-$25, 40, $50.
YearliHgs-s7 a 50. Two Years Old-slO So.
Three Years Oid-$l4 Sl7.
sheep and LdmJs-SIOO market Prices--in lots 81 25
80 to 81 20 each Extra, So w, 2 20 a 50 90 each
hides a ic per 10. Tdh0W-GI &c per lb.
CAR Skihs10 i lie per 10. PeHs-$l 90 a l so each.
d. Beef extra and frs, quality includes nothing but the
best large fat stall fed Oxen.
second quality includes the best grass fed oxen the best
stall fed Cows and the best three year old Steers.
Ordinary consists Of Bulls.
sheep-Extra includes Corsets when Of inferior
quality thrown out.
There "a the Eastern Railroad, 2s4 over
the Boston Lowell 81 the Fchburg of those
the fitchhurg were from Albany.
RENARks.-The market rather quiet, buyers making
but small purchases short and sales for saugh
tered meat dull few o the best cattle sold for s. per
but the average price So 10 There
OF Sheep but few sales made the scarcity
money affecting the sales Of WOOL which the deal
rs In Pes to cut the price down about 25
rous to make contracts AT that price for future delivery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08
THE PROPOSED REMEDY.

To quiet the apprehensions of the Slave
States which have become so terribly excited by
the election of Lincoln, and to bring them back
to their allegiance TO the Constitution and the
Union, the Richmond Enquirer proposeth thus:
''Let each Northern State. through her Legislature
in Convention, assemble promptly, repeal i'll multi
flying laws passed for the injury of the constitutional
rights of the South; pass laws to tine easy and
prompt execution Of the Fugitive Slave Law; pass
other laws imposing adequate penalties all male
factors who shall hereafter assist encourage the
cape of fugitive slaves pass other laws declaring and
protecting the right of Shareholders travel and
iourn in the Northern States, accompanied by their
slaves; instruct their Senators and Representatives in
Congress to repeal the law prohibiting the slaves-trade
in the District of Columbia, and to pass laws sufficient
for the full protection OF slave property in all the Terri
tories of the Union and let those Senators and Rep
resentatves promptly obey such instructions"
These are very, very modest demands GER
tainly. We wonder the Enquirer did not
add, "Let Northern men appointed by their
legislatures as ENJOYS extraordinary and minis
"ters plenipolentiary and duly accredited by
"their respective governors, come to us with
.'ropes about their necks, get down on their
"knees before us; implore our mercy and prom
Use never again to act or think for themselves"
This is only needed to conclude appropriately
the list Of constitutional obligations" as the
South interprets them at the present time.
"Only this and nothing more" We are sus-
pcious that there is little too much of the
spirit of the early fathers Of Vermont left in
her children to go quite the length demanded
by the Enquirer, even to save the Union from
its threatened ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Up in this cold
pay, and we may as well be frank and say SO in
plain terms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08
LAWS OF VERMONT.

Such of the Laws of this State as were en-
acted at the late session of the Legislature,
and have been designated for publication by the
Secretary of State, will be given in full in next
weeks number of TIE PHOENIX. We are sure
that our readers will prefer them all in one
number rather than have them scattered through
ten or a dozen papers, as in the former case
they will be so much more convenient for ref
erence. We shall print larger edition than
usual, so that we may meet inquiries for extra
copies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08
LETTER FROM KANSAS.

The writer of the following letter is favor
ably known to many of our readers hence his
statements will readily obtain credence
OFFICE OF KANSAS CENTRAL RELIEF CoM-)
MITTEE,
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, Nov. 10Th 1860.
FRIEND CUMMINGS Dear Sir suppose
you have heard of the severe ordeal through
which we are passing. This winter will be
season of gloom ard dependency to thousands
We have been cheered by no harvest. Noreap-
ers song has been echoed over our praries
You can hardly form an idca of the extent and
severity of the drouth. Probably ! have had
an average crop. Iplantcd between twenty and
thirty acres in the spring. harvested no wheat,
no bread stuff of any kind. The whole amount
of produce from hard spring and summers
work has been two and n half bushels Of very
small potatoes, three messes of peas two or
three of tomatoes, two Of sweet potatoes and
few summer squashcs, add to these two large
beets, and very few small ones and you have
the sum total of my income from the farm.
Hundreds and hundreds in the Territory have
not raised enough food TO keep them Il week.
You must recollect, too, that we have Just be-
gun life here; we have not laid up goods for
many years we have no barns filed with plen-
ty. Our last years surplus is consumed. Now,
friend Charles, what are we to do? Shall we
starve or beg? | say neither. We state the
case to our brethren of the East and West and
leave them to act as their judgment prompts
We do not come as mcndicants. We simply
say we are in tight place. We are here, right
here, through no fault of ours we have plough
ed and planted we have tended our crops; but
the clouds have not shed down their rain, con-
sequently we have gathered no haryests.
| thought it would be proper to state these
facts so that our friends and the friends of Kan
sas might konw our condition, and if it seemed
good to them to extend helping hand in this
time of need.
We have committee here organized, called
the "Kansas Central Relief Committee" which
will gladly and judiciousy distribute to the
really suffering in Douglas and Franklin coun-
ties, whatever funds or food or wearing apparel
shall be consigned to their care
E. ID. Ladd Esq, is Secretary of our COM
mittee and will take charge of any goods sent
to his address at Lawrence.
Yours very truly,
JOHN S. BROWN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08
THE BOOKS POSTED.

The returns are now so nearly settled Off
cially that we may as well post up the books
and see how we have come out of the late Pres
idential contest. 1t appears that Abraham
Lincoln has carried every free State, with the
solitary exception of three votes out of the
seven in New Jersey. This will give him 1870
electoral votes, or % more than is necessary for
choice. He has l02 votes over his chief COM
petitor and 81 over them all. The electoral
votes have been probably cast as follows:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08
THE HOUSE THAT SAM BUILT


Tie lIhde House.-This is the House that Sam
built
One Hmdred- Thousand Dollms.-This is the
Malt that lay in the House that Sam
built
James Buchanan.-This is the Rat, that ate
the Malt, that lay in the House that Sam
built
S. 4. Douglas.-This the Cat, that killed the
Rat, that ate the Malt, that lay in the
House that Sam built.
BrechiHidy e.-This is the Dog, that worried
the Cat, that killed the Rat, that ate the
Malt, &c.
BeH-Ereet.-lhis is the Cow, with the crum-
pied horn, tnat tossed the Dog, that wor
red the Cat, &c.
N \. ErpresS.-,rhis is the Maiden all forlorn.
that MIXED the Cow with the crumpled
horn, &c.
journal Of Conimerce-This is the Man all tat
tered and torn, that kissed the Maiden all
forlorn, &c.
y. J. OJsorer,-'This is the Priest all shaver
and shorn, that married the Man all tat
tered and torn unto the Maiden AL for
lorn. &c.
Mdependem.-This is the Cock that Crowed in
the morn, to waken the Prizes: all shayen
and shorn. that married the Man all tat
tered and torn, &c.
1be LiHc0ln.-lhis is the Hunter with trum-
pet and horn that owned the Cock that
crowcd in the morn, to waken the Priest
all shaven and shorn, that married the
Man all tattered and torn, unto the Maid
en- all forlorn, that MIXED the Cow with
the crumpled horn, that tossed the Dog,
that worried the Cat, that killed the Rat,
that ate the Malt, that lay in the House
that Sam built.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08

LECrUREs.-The Lecture of Thursday evening
next, to be delivered by Rev. T. w. lIiggnson Of
Worcester, will not be forgotten by the friends Of this
gifted writer and speaker, and we trust they nu-
mcrous in this whole region. This Lecture will be
given in the Unitarian Church, previous engagement
of the Town Hall for the evening having been made.
We are Informed that the appearance of Hon. Ed
ward Everett III the course, is confidently expected,
ut nm early date in January. The announcement of
this gentleman would give pleasure to n multitude of
of those who desire personal acquaintance with his
powers Of oratory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08

STEALING PRINcIpLEs.-A prominent dem
ocrnt living in one of the rural towns in this
county "got OFF, specimen brick" a few days
since which is too good to be lost. Speaking
of dofalcation of the late State Treasurer Bates
he remarked dts just like these thicving
Republicans! They've been trying this good
while to steal our name, and now Hcy'rc stoica
our principles" 1t was conceded all around
that the old gentleman was not at out of the
waV
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08

CHEERING News FROM THE Pacific CoAsr.
The Republicans have carried California and
Oregon beyond question. In California all the
State has been heard from excepting few
precincts which will not cast altogether thous
and votes. Lincoln has 3S,G4G; Douglas 81
$40, Breckenridge 1887, and Bell s ,467. Lin
coins plurality will be from 700 to 1000 All
the counties in Oregon have now been heard
$1,000. 81 %. 49,. n'o
rality over breckenridge, Douglas coming out
third
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08
States for Lincoln.

All the forms required by the Constitution
have been scrupulousy complied with in this
election, and yet some of our Southern brethren
threaten secession because the Republican par
ty is so sectional that both the candidates for
the presidency and vice presidency are taken
cast her vote for Jackson and Calhoun, both
from Southern States and both Shareholders
their best to secede; Anything for an excuse
seems to be the motto of the chiyalry
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08

1t is evident from the above that after 1868
Vermont will be entitled to but two members
of Congress. In the rc-division of the thirty
State Senators, to be made next year, Wind
ham and Windsor Counties will each lose one,
and Washington and Orleans Counties will each
gain one.
The appraisal of real estate for 1850 shows
a very respectable gain in this county; but too
many of our young men have gone West within
the last ten years to enable us to hold our own
politically.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08
JOHN S. Brown

The VERMONT SCHOOL JOURNAL for Novem-
Der, ~Rieh came to hand few days since. is an
excellent number. Hiram Circuit, A. NJ, has
become associated with Mr. Lcavenworth in the
conduct of the Journal, both as associate editor
and joint proprietor, the arrangement to COM
menee with January next. An excellent article
in this (November) number entitled, "'Ihe Spec
life Duties of the Teacher" is from Mr. Circuits
pen. We are glad to learn that the monthly
circulation of this valuable periodical is now
2O0O and is rapidly increasing. Price only one
dollar year. Mr. j. S. Spaulding having re-
tired from his connection with the Journal, the
business Office is removed to West Bratteboro,
and all communications having reference to the
Journal should be addressed to A. T.. Leaven-
worth, at that place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08
THE PERSONAL LIBERTY LAW.

Among the bills introduced in the House of
Representatives during the late session of the
Legislature was one by Mr.. Thomas of West
Fairlee entitled Gan Act to repeal ian act to
secure freedom to all persons in this State"
This bill was not brought before the House
until the session was far advanced it was re-
ferred, on motion of Mr.. Thomas, to a select
Committee of three, which committee was COM
posed OF Messrs. Thomas, Gleed and Dean
two Democrats and one Republican. A major
ity of this committee Qhe two Democrats
thereon) reported in favor of the passage of
the repeating bill in long report drawn up
with great care and no little ability. This re-
port was not made to the House until the Fri
day before the close of the session. Its read
ing was dispensed with, on motion of Mr. Thorn
as, and the report ordered to lie and its prin-
ting direcled. Under these circumstances the
report could not come up for action until Mon
day, and was not reached in order until late
Monday afternoon, wheH Mr.. Thomas made q
somewhat elaborate speech in its favor Aa Il
was then near the hour of adjournment and
new measure, much less one of so much impor-
lance the bill was dismissed-yeas 1875, nays So.
We have neither the time nor space to enter
into full discussion of the merits of so much
of our statutes as are usually included under
the head of Personal Liberty Bills" So far
as their operation is limited to the protection
Of our own inhabitants they are undoubtedly
constitutional and eminently proper. 1t is
the first duty Of every government to protect
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08
ARGUMENTS AGAINST SECESSION.

The Alabama State Sentinel presents to its
readers the following arguments in opposition
to the secession of Alabama from the Union.
and the formation Of a separate government
The editor Of the Sentinel has long been lead
ing democrat of that State:
dissolve the Union, and you dissolve the
fugitive slave law. DO this and YOU convert
every State into a Canadian province. You
could not of right demand your slaves in Ark
ansas. When did you ever recapture a slave
from Canada or Mexico?
w" tuIn ~ tiv iiiaP IF tho United States
Look at the situation of Delaware and Mary
land. What is to prevent their slaves from go
ing to PENNSYLVANIA and New Jerseyp T1rn
to Virginia and Kentucky. Side bv side YOU
have Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.
The river is frozen in winter. II is dry or shall
low III summer a man can swim it, cross il in
a boat, on plank, raft, or on a log. at any
season.
Look at Missouri, Arkansas and Texas. per
tcularly Missouri. There is Illinois on the
east, Iowa on the North, and Kansas on the
west. all free States. Dissolve the Union. and
they become to Missouri each of them toreig,,
gorcinmentS, precisely such as Canada and Mex
ico, where your slave, once he enters. had as
well he dead or free. In the Union as things
IeHlaln thc sldNc Knows ne Is liable to be
sued and brought back, snd will not hazard the
attempt to escape. Out of the Union, and he
soon learns that every farm house, every hamlet
and village, in the city of refuge, and beyond
question would 90 any length to get over the
line. Here are five States in this condition.
They cannot dispense with the Constitution and
the Fugitive Slave Law.
But we will form treaties" eyes. when
one can make bargain and have things all his
own way. We have treaties with England and
Mexico, but none We know of reached the case.
Ii we cannot live together under the Constitu-
ton, or consent to have the laws enforced. it is
folly to delude ourselves with the hopes of
treaty for the return of the fugitives from either
justice or labor
But we will pursue our slaves if need be.
with hundred men," "Yes, and they will re-
sist with two hundred men,"
Then we will bring five hundred" Sand
they will bring thousand"
"What comes next but an armed invasion.
and proclamation offering freedom to the s'avep
These five States poll nearly half a million more
than two-fitths of the entire vote of the South"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08

the most perfect Register published In Vermont 1t
neatly printed and calculated contain EVERYTHING ever
printed in Vermont Registers in STYLE besides much
NEVER BEFORE Inserted and which will not be found any
other for lS6l
The population Of every town in Vermont shown in the
census Tor the PRESENT prepared for the DIREcIoRY by
the state Marshal inserted nsted Of the old Of ten
gears ago, which is In Waons for 1851 without explains
ton so that he reader would be likely for the new
This will explain the dscrepany between the two
registers The blanks for memoranda wiDESRp "a great
improvement) The Vermont Militia and other matters Of
general interest are inserted embracing unusual variety
and amount Of State, national and miscellaneous Statistics
and general information
They ere sold by dealers generally at the prices
bound in paper covers, and morocco tucks.
w. FELTON,, is Agent for Wndham County.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08

SLEIGnNG.-Thc first sleighing Of the season was
had on Wednesday About six inches Of snow fell
the night before, and the weather was Of the right
temperature TO make it compact The bells rang out
merrily keeping time to the clear ringing laugh of the
bellies Altogether the effect was not only agreeable
but tantalizing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08

TRANsFUsIoN.--Dr Pancost successfully per
formed, last week, surgical process termed
"translusion." 1t consists in injecting into the
venous system of an invalid the blood of a
healthy man. The same operation is perform
ed in this city at every election. Candidates
are bled for the purpose of infusing new life
into their constituents The operation is a del
icate one, generally performed "undcr n she'd"
For further particulars apply to any Congress
sonal candidates. Post.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08

Orr THE TRAcK.-The up passenger train on the
Vermont & Massachusetts railroad run Off the track
at Royoston, on Tuesday afternoon, by reason of
misplaced switch. We do not learn that any serious
damage done beyond detention Of the train over
nvo hnu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08

Beoman Butler of st, Johnsbury, has flowed
eight acres OF ground with water, and fenced it
in for skating park. 1t has II carriage drive
round it, and a building at one end, where la
dies and gentlemen can put on their skates
warm Themselves or take refreshments. The
charge for admission is ten cents, season tickets
one dollar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08

THE HUNGRY FEp--lI. l.. Franklin has Inaugural
ted new enterprise for Brtteboro aud one which
deserves success. lie proposes 10 leave mt every mans
door every Saturday morning loaf of brown bread
and pot of baked beans, ull for 20 on 80 cents NC
cordirg to size. Only think fow convenient and
cheap this Yankee feed will be To morrow (Saiur-
day)mornng he commences Have your dimes ready
and You will be to get enough food to last over
Sunday. We sincerely hope this enterprise will re-
suit in permanent "hstitution'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08
5 p T. CIAL NOTICE S.

Festiynl. The Ladies' Of the UuiversnIi.t
society VIII hold their Annual Fair and Festival THURS
DAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING, Dec. GOTH at the
Town Hall. pleasant time is anticipated and general
invitation is given to the public
Good Music will be furnished by the Band.
Tickets to the Hall 10 cents.
The sale of articles to close 10 ocock-w be followed
by Dance.-Tckcts to the Dance so cents.
BrattleborO, Dec. 5, 1860.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08
POPULATION OF VERMONT.

We have before us full returns, by counties,
ed by the United States Marshal. They show
the following results as compared with the CEN
sus of 1850:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08

"SOME CAI1co."-For the six months end
Nov. 10th, 1860 the Merrmack manufactu-
ring company of this city have made and prin-
ed into calico, about IL 100000 yards Of cloth,
consuming 2,375,S08 pounds of cotton.-Loc-
ell Nc,cs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08

Nor pUBLIsuEp.-We cannot publish marriage no.
tees, nor, for that matter any other communications
unless we have some guaranty of their commences
There are few clergymen in this county whose
handwriting we know; but it is better that in all
cases they should append their names to such notices
they send u.s. Most of them do this now. Will
not all do Il?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-12-08
CONGRESSIONAL.

Congress assembled on Monday last. The
South Carolina Senators do not make their ap.
pearance, and the representatives from that
State do not vote as they claim to be virtually