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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21
A SUBSTITUTE FOR Golp-"Your choice ft

A SUBSTITUTE FOR GoLD.-"Your choice for
dollar" is now placarded in nearly every jew
elry store in the city or country, signifying that
any single article or set within can he had at the
extraordinary low price of single dollar
Within few months this fever has sprung in
to existence all over the country, and now the
whole community are well stocked with the dol
lar iewelry. Few, of course, have the insane
idea that what they buy is gold, tor, even if fine
brass, there would be but a small profit after
the articles were manufactured, for in this branch
of the trade there can be but little if any decep-
ton. The composition, from which these arti-
cles are made and sold so oheaply, is termed
"oriede," a new metallic alloy discovered by a
Frenchman. The metal and the articles are
manufactured to a large extent in Waterbury,
CT. bearing a very close resemblance to gold,
in color, density and fneness of grain-so close
that il deceiyes every one but practical dealers
and experts. The component parts of the alloy
consist of pure copper 100 parts, zinc or (pre-
ferably) tin II parts, magnesa parts, sal am
monia $50 parts, quicksilver l-S parts, tartar Of
commerce parts. The proper mixing of the
ingredients is the most essential part OF the bu-
siness, the copper being first melted and the re-
naming articles added to exact intervals after
wards. When completed, the composition is
essentially ductile and malleabe, and can be cast,
rolled. drawn, stamped, chased, beaten into
powder or leaves, or treated in any other way
the artisan may wish. A immense number Of
articles of iewelry are manufactured from this
alloy, and sold all over the country by peddlers
and agents for 81 each, and of the condemned
metal only fifty cents and a quarter is asked
Take your choice-bankrupt stock-im-
mense sacrifice
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

WHAT Is AN ABoLITIoNIsT.-For nearly
thirty years it has been question in this coun-
try as to what constitutes an Abolilionist. Re-
publicans without discrimination and even dem
ocrats have been placed under ban by southern
men on account Of their Abolitonsm, and
against their most vigorous protests. Since
the term Abolitionist is so frequently used that
we meet with it in nearly every newspaper we
see, it will he a satisfaction to many to have
the question settled. Accordingly we take
pleasure in coping the following authentic def
milton of the term from The Southern Literary
Messenger, respectable Magazine, published
at Richmond, Virginia, and embraced as author
alive:
"An AbolhiOnist is any man pho does moi
lore Slarery for lis otrn sake, as a dirine insti
tuition rho does not rOrShip ii as the corner.
stone Of Girl liberty; rho does not adore IL a,
The only possible socidi condition on phich O
permanent republican g0re,nmtnt can be erected
and pho does not, in his innost saul. desire Il
see ii ertended and perpetuated 0rer the uhol
earth, as a means Of human reformation seconc
in dignity, Importance and Sacredness dlone {,
african Slarery rith this lore is an abolition
ist."
Excepting the Argus and Bishop Hopkins ",
imagine the people of Vermo are petty gen
orally Abolitionists in the light of this con
struction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21
POsTMAsTERS FEES.

From. remarks which we frequently hear as to
the pecuniary value TO the incumbents OF our
largest post Offices it is evident tnat the subject
is obout us little understood as any other con-
nected with post Office matters. For instance,
quite an intelligent merchant recently insisted,
in our hearing, that the New York post office
was worth "all the way from $1,000 to Sl5,00O
per annum to the postmaster" The facts are
simply these: This matter of the compensa-
tior to postmasters is entirely regulated by law.
All offices where the commissions amount $1,000
and upward, are designated as salary offices,
$4,000 being the maximum pay allowed from
that source, and an additional $1,000 to be taken
hut of the receipts for box rents-making $4,000
the highest compensation to any postmaster
larger sum than this cannot be realized with
out resOrting 10 acts made criminal and felon-
iOus by laws of Congress, and punishable by the
severest penalties. Even were postmaster in
clined to take the risk of such penalties, as well
as the ruin of private and official character, such
are the checks and restraints now enforced, that
the picking and stealings," which so many out
siders so hippanty talk about, are entirely out
OF the question, And if it were not so, the in
diligence in such practices would involve per-
jury, as a postmaster is required to make oath
that he has kept nothing from the government
in the ways of fees or emoluments of any kind
to which he is not legally entitled. 1t will thus
be seen that the New York post office, with its
$50 clerks, III penny posts, 81 100000 annual
revenue collected, and its 100000 bonds, UNI
der an honest administration of its duties can,
not be made to net much, if any, more thar
some other offices, with perhaps dozen clerks
few thousand collections and required sure
ties of one fifth the amount. We intend soon
to prepare a statement of the emoluments re-
ceved annually at the large post offices in the
several States.-HolbroOk'S Mail.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

nation of Gov. Cameron, now Secretary of War.
Waldo II. Johnson, democrat, has been elected
Senator from Missouri for six years to succeed
James S. Green.
In Ohio then is strong contest for Senator
to iii the vacancy for six years from the 4lh Of
March, occasioned by the resignation of Gov.
Chase, who has gone into the Cabinet. John
Sherman and Gov. Denison on the leading can
didates. Sherman deserves, it but If unsuccess-
ful the country will not lose his valuable servi-
ces, for he is elected to the House where he will
be either the leader or Speaker.
In Kansas there is also a st uggle for the
Senatorial honors. Gen. Lane wants TO be SEN
ator, so do Stanton, Conway and several others.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

IMPORTANT DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENTS.
-Presid mt Lincoln on Monday nominated
Charles Francis Adams of Massachusetts, min
lister to England; George p. Marsh of this
State, minister to Sardinia; James Watson
Webb of New York. minister to Turkey Will
liam J.. Dayton Of New Jersey, minister to
France. These are all excellent appointments.
The last named was confirmed, the rule requir-
ing it to be referred having been suspended, as
Mr.. Dayton was formerly member of the
Senate, and his character therefore was sufi-
GENTLY known without formal investigation.
Cassius NJ. Clay has accepted the mission to
Spain, which will be a death blow to flibuster-
ing for four years. Thomas Corwin has been
appointed Minister to Mexico but for family
reasons he hesitates in his acceptance. Under
the existing state of the country the Mexican
and Spanish missions are OF the first importance
and we are glad to find that men Of large quail
fcations are selected BY the administration
The Senate Committee of Foreign Relation:
under the lead of Senator Sumner will care.
fully scrutinize all the foreign appointments
which assures us that our country will not be
disgraced abroad as it has been in some in
stances heretofore.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

THE FOREIGN APPoINTMENTs.-The Iri-
June assails President Lincoln's foreign appoint
ments with unseemly eagerness, and with
gross misrepresentation Of some material facts.
Concerning one of these appointment, for ex-
ample, it says
"The selection of Mr. Marsh for Italy We
deeply deplore. He is a gentleman and a
scholar-he may be Republican, though we
had not suspected it prior to the election Of
Mr. Lincoln. That, however is of minor con-
sequence. But il does seem to us important
that our country should now be represented
at the Italian Court by an earnest and open
advocate of Freedom and Progress man OF
the Nineteenth Century, believer in the Di
vine Right of the People to govern themselves.
Such man George =. Marsh is not and We
deeply regret that he is to he sent TO the very
Court of all others where he ought not TO rep
resent us"
Ever since the Republican Party was organ
lied Mr.. Marsh has been a Repubhcan,-and
ha, taken an active aud efficient part IN both
the Presidential campaigns VIII oh that party has
passed thr1u-h. lie made public speeches fire.
auently during the last canvass, and, il we are
not mistaken. dissolved his connection with
prominent public journal because il declined
openly u take Republican ground. 1t must
amuse every one who knows him to hear it
doubted whether he is Republican. There is
no man in the country less in the habit of con-
cealing his Republican opinions than he.
/ The Tribune is equally mistaken in regard to
Mr.. Marshs views Of Government. There will
not be at the Sandman Court a more earnest,
able or effective "advocaie of Freedom and
Progress" than he lie may not aid the MAJ
zini Democrats in their conspiraces against the
Government of Victor Emanuel, nor will he be
likely to forget entirely the honor and interest
of the country he represents in his devotion to
the projects and purposes Of fellow -partsans in
Europe. But no man in this country is better
qualified to give the statesmen of Sardinia any
Information they may desire concerning the in
stitutions and laws of this Republic, or to give
to our example the influence it should exert
abroad, than Mr.. Marsh. We regard his ap-
poin,ment to the pos, he win occupy, as one Of
the most judicious selections of the new Ad-
ministration.-N. Y Times March 20h
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

town Of MARROW elected u Republican repres, NATIVE
for the first time She wheeled into line last fall by
giving Lincoln maiority this spring she gives six
majority on the same side.
Among the representatives elected we notice the
names Of Levi Chamberlain Of keene, and Charles j.
Amidon of Hinsdale. John J. Allen, Jr., Of Fitzwil-
liam is elected Senator. For County oflicers-Calyin
May, Jr., Register; Augustus T. Wilder Treasurer;
and Aaron =. Rowland Commissioner. The town Of
3uny, always democratic, las not been able to hold
meeting because of infornality in the warrants The
town should either elect Republican officers or hire
schoolmaser to teach the democratic officials.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

THE ONO AND KENTUCKY CAsE.-The de-
cision of the U. S. supreme court upon the case
in controversy between Ohio and Kentucky is
very much like Mr.. Buchanan's doctrine of Sc
cessioE-no state can secede but there is no
power to prevent it, and the laws must be en-
forced, but there is no authority to enforce them
The supreme court declares that the governor
of Ohio ought to deliver up a person claimed
fugitive from justice in Kentucky upon
proof that the act of which he is accused is a
crime according to the laws of Kentucky. the
laws of Ohio not having anything to do with
the question; but the supreme court has no
power to compel the performance Of this duty,
and therefore refuses to issue mandamus to
that effect and can only appeal to the good
faith Of the governor of Ohio. Gov. Dennis
ton of Ohio now has the opinion of the distin-
guished gentlemen of the supreme bench, and
will undoubtedly consider it with all due respect,
and then act as he thinks right. In this case,
as in that of bred Scott, Judge fancy, after
deciding the only point before him, proceeds to
add corolaries, and to preach discourse on
state comfy, which is well enough in itself, but
entirely extrajudi al and of bad precedent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21
STOPPING A STEAMBOAT.

The world seldom gives in to any great meas
ure without expressing grumbllng reserved
thought or two, and it requires no extra-acute
ear-trumpet to hear numerous friends of peace
and common sense murmur something to the
effect that, while it is all quite correct that Fort
Sumter be given up, and SO on, they "dont like
the idea" Of South Carolinian exultation over
what they will call our defeat. 1t isn't nice to
be crowed oyer-not by any means. And yet
there are instances when the discredit attaches
far more to the grower than to the crowee-if
sucn passive be allowable.
Many years ago-about the time when old
Arch Secessionist Hayne was rising young
ffre-eater--a Mississippi steamer was blowing
her stately and state-room way down the Faith
err of Waters. Suddenly there shot of from
shore very miserable little scow, manned by
two impulsive and chiyalric sons Of regulators,
abundanty clad in rough whisky and no hats.
Right toward the bows of the steamer did they
row, as if bound for 1.-THE death by wood and by
water" met by the old Scotch Knight. They
were hailed-holloaed to-cursed-hut in vain.
When, seeing that nothing else would avail, the
Captain ordered the man at the helm to back.
At once went up from the chivalrous and i'm
pulsiye sons ofrepudiation wild cry of triumph
stopped steamboat, -w We omit, by
particular request. the hot shot explosives with
which the triumphant shout was ornamented.
1t cannot be denied that the chivalrous gen
tlemen in the scow of secession, have succeed
ed, for short space, in making the great steam
boat United States back water. Rather thar
run them down into that state of disablement
An ericanly known as "eyerlastingly smashed,
Capt. Lincoln has humanely held up his course
OF course there will 20 up from the chivalrit
Stewards an outer, Of tipsy triumph. They hav,
stopped steamboat for short time. The,
have, like the lower order of knaves, promptly
availed themselves of the good nature and mag
nanmity of their betters, to play upon them t,
their own advantage. They have stopped
steamboat good may it do them.-N
Y Times
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

GALLANTRY.--Col. L. V. Sumner has been
promoted to the Brigadier Generalship made
vacant by the discharge of the traitor Twiggs.
The Macacheek Press relates the following in
stance of his gallantry and courage
"In the summer of 1855 he was sent to Eu-
rope on special mission connected with the
War Department, and made at the same time
bearer Of dispatches to our legation at Madrid,
by Governor Marcy, the then Secretary of State.
Col. Summers dispatches referred TO the Black
Warrior affair, and he proceeded at once to de-
liver them to Mr.. Soule, our Minister.
The Colonel was presented, of course, to the
Queen of SPAIN and said some handsome things
to Her Majesty, which Mr.. Soules ready wit
and oily tongue made very sparkling in the
translation from English into Spanish. The
Queen was struck. We would not he consider
ed extravagant by those knowing the parties
and remembering the Colonels tall, handsome
person and soliierly address, and the suscepti-
bity of Her Majesty, to say that the Queen
was smitten.
That same afternoon the Colonel received a
polite note from Her Majesty, inviting him TO u
little supper in the gardens of the Palace, to
which only her intimate friends and associates
were admitted.
"Ah! this is a COMPLIMENTS high honor,
said Mr. Soule.
well sir" responded the Colonel, Sat what
hour precisely shall go ??
"But you will not co. said Mr.. Soule.
"Why not?"
These Spaniards are very much excited about
this Cuban business; hate us Americans, and il
YOU 60 near the Palace after night, YOU will he
watched, followed AMI assassinated. dare not
do such a thing"
"Mr Soule," responded Colonel sumner with
emphasis, "when pretty woman invites me ne! 'e 9
The Colonel was as good his word. Al
the proper time he tucked his sword under his
arm and drove away. He appeared next morn,
ing at breakfast in his usual good health and
spirits. Such men are seldom assassinated."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

KsoSvILLE-The Concert ard Levee Of the
jacksonville Cornet Band held ut Mechanics Hall, on
the evening Of the 18th, grand success; the hal
was filled and al enjoyed the entertainment to the
tent of their several capacities Music of every de-
scrpton but all excellent, pop corn, confectionery
fruit grab-bags, post Office, pictures, &c. occupied
the attention at the hall and followed by SPLEEN
did supper provided by the liberal and whole souled
matrons expressly for the occasion. The entertain
ment finished off with dance. 1t is said the Band
realized sos 90 and they justly entitled to that
and other appreciatve rewards for their perseverne
efforts establish first class company Of musicians
in that village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

The friends and acquaintances OF Mrs Gaines in this
phce-and she made many during her residence here
at different periods during the last fifteen years-will
be pleased to learn that the suit in which she has long
been engaged and which has so thoroughly engrossed
her time, attention, and means, has been decided in
her favor by the United States Supreme Court This
is the end of the this judgment cannot be APP
peaied from An interesting account of the nature oil
the suit is given on the first page.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

two propositions -. A reconstruction Of the
Union on the basis of an unconditional surren-
der to the slaveocracy, granting all that they
may ask while the process of reconstruction
shall be going on, and with the understanding
That whatever else they may ask for hereafter
shall be granted, and that there shall be no
more defeats presumptuously inflicted on the
democracy ;-or,2 A peoceable, formal disco
luton of the Union, through the labors of a
regular Notional Convention, to be followed by
the formation of new Union, that shall be
constructed of the free States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

KIrrREDGE HAsKiSs, Esq, of Wilmington, has, at
least it is so reported purchased the real estate, &c,
Mt Williamsve of Charles X. Field, Esq, and is to
succeed him in the practice Of law in that thriving
village 1t is also reported that Mr. Field is to become
II resident of onr village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

CoScERr,-A concert of sacred music is to be
given at the Congregational Church in this village
this Thursday evening. The programme indicates
all unusually interesting entertainment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

UNITED STATES SENAToRs.-David Wilmot.
Republican, the father of the famous "Wilmot
Proviso," has been elected Senator from Penn
sylvania to ill the vacancy made by the resig-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

CoNcEnr.-A sefies of thirty-one evening singing
schools Mt West Wardsboro, closed with concert on
the evening oF the 49, inst to which all invited
by the teacher Mr. T. NJ, Marshall of Shelburne Falls
Ms. The concert was numerously attended and the
exercises gave great satisfaction to all present. Use
res Of resolutions expressive Of gratitude and thanks
to the teacher for his unwearied pains in the in
struction of his pupils, and for gratuitousy extending
the term Of his instruction beyond the stipulated Pc
Rod, were reported and adopted mem con.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

WARpssoRo-Iames L. Whites dwelling house at
West Wardsboro, WINS destroyed by fire on the morn
ing OF the 9th inst 1t was occupied by Joseph Smith,
a bachelor who escaped without injury being awak-
ened by the flames against his bedroom window lie
was soldier in the war of 1872 and had land war
rant which was lost In the flames.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

KANSAS RELIEF,-The Boston Kansas relief
committee have published a statement, showing
the receipt by them of contributions to the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

WINHALL-Paul Robbins and his boys Of Winhall
went out hunting excursion on Friday, the 9Th
inst, found hole in the and in it black bear
Brun was aroused when hand to paw conflict en-
sued in which Bruin lost his life and afterwards his
valuable skin lie was about three years old.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

WmMINGroN SAVINGS BANK-The sixth annual
meeting of the Wilmington Savings Bank was holden
at the Treasurers office, in that village, Tuesday
March l2th and the following officers chosen for the
ensuing year;
President, Laban Jones;
Vice President, Oliver Preston;
Trustees, Stephen p. Flagg. A. b. Childs, John
Patch, o. $. Alvord, Lyman Burr, c. 7. Alvord, G.
X. Morse, c. N Davenport, j. H. Dix, David Leon
ard;
Secretary and Treasurer, S. 7. Flags
Financial Committee, c. n. Davenport, John Patcn,
A. b. Childs;
Auditors, V. Forbes, o. Preston o. S. Ayord.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

In another column viii be found the adyer-
tsement Of 5. o. Richardson's Sherry Wine
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

THE WEATHER Turing the past week has been cold
and cherries; it i second edition of winter out
Of season. The "diSsolvng views" Of the preceding
week had led us cantcilae approaching spring, and
brief nibbe at new sugar had engendered the belief
that the of opening Deeds and singing birds
not far distant. But this picture is reversed. The
trees have "dricd up" q new edition of snow has
fallen, the sleds squeak on the hard snow, and the
thermometer falls below zero in the morning. Were
it not for the attitude Of the ut MONDAY no one
would mistrus, that it past the middle Of March.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

GRAMMAR SCHooL.-We understand that Mr..
Greeneaf, author Of GreenleGfs Grammer Simpiifed
intends to open night school in this village for the
instruction Of young ge temen and ladies in his sys
ten of Grammar. The first school opened by Mr..
Greeneaf in this region foIty years ago. and
since then those who have studied his Grammar
amount to millions. The grand parents Of some Of
the rising generation h We been his pupils, and rare
opportunity is now offered for quick and accurate
insight into the structure Of our language which those
who are not perfected in il should not fail TO embrace
for is doubtful if they will have such avora
BILE chance again. We can them, from own
experience, that not the least pleasant among theiI
schooday recolectons would be the easy acquisition
of the rudimepts Grammar under the instruction
of the venerable author of the Grammar Simpfed'
himself
The school is to be a night school in order to &C
comodate the young working men and women, and i
is to be held in the select-mens Of the Towr
Hall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-03-21

CHESHIRE COUNTY ITEMs-Thc Republicans of
Keene have selected Albert Godfrey AS their candidate
for postmaster. Henry Abbott, Sumner Wheeler and
Thomas t. Hatch were the other prominent candi-
dates.
AT the late state election in New Hampshire tho