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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10
TIFF "ARGUs" ON COMPROMISE.

The argus of last week has discovered a
''mare's nest" He applauds Senator Douglas
for eating all his speeches in support of the
"gur-eat principle" and coming out for the
restoration of the Missouri Compromise, not
wthstanding, as the ArguS justly observes, "to
him, more than any other man belongs the re-
peal of that enactment" In the same breath
the Argus ccnsures Senator Collamer for voting
against the Missouri Compromise" in face of
the fact that the organization of the Republican
party was based upon that restoration. Now it
so happens that Senator Collamer has not vo-
ted at all upon the question of the restoration
of the Missouri Compromise" and the Argus
ought to know, if he does not, that that ques-
ton has not been before him either in the COM
mittee Of thirteen or in the Senate. What Mr.
Collamer did vote against was the extension of
that line to the Pacific Ocean, and this PROPOSE
ton has always been voted against by Repub,
licans, and was voted against, before the Re
publican party was formed, not only by all the
Northern Wings but by large share of the
Northern Democrats!
The argus winds up his article with -four
ish and question as follows
"Six years ago the 'old time honored COM
promise was their syren song, and now, when
Democrats and Americans, for the sake of sa-
wing the Union from dissolution, are wiling to
support the time honored compromise where
are these same republicans"
"Where are these same Republicans pr
They are opposing, if needs be to the bitter
end, this new-fangled plan of the Democrats
for saving the Union. Senator Douglas, the
Democratic party, and the argus, all have time
and again declared the Missouri Compromise
unconstitutional. 1t was only Congressional
enactment. It was suffered to stand unmoest-
ed as long as the Democracy and the slave pow
er-terms which are nearly synonyms-could
gain any advantage from it, and then it was re.
peaed as unconstitutional! The Union was
once "sayed"by the enactment, but she wouldn,
"stay saved" The Republicans have no rea,
son to expect better luck next time. Suppo
sing we restore the Missouri Compromise ever
20 further and extend that line to the Pacific
for the sake of "saving the Union," what guar.
anty have we that next year Senator Douglas
the Democratic party, and the Argus will not b,
seeking its repeal, forsooth, because it is uncon
stilutional! No, no, Mr. ArguS, 1--WE have beer
there and it's no use. We do not propose tc
run any further risks but prefer to settle as we
go along.
"Tant KNOWN kind of cattle
That is keched with mouldy corn"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

BANK OFFIcERs.-The annual meetings Of the
State, held Friday, the sth inst. The Directors
of the Bank of Brattleboro for the year ensuing are
Samuel Root, W. II. Rockwell Joseph Goodhue, Par
ley Starr Joseph Clark Samuel Root was reelected
President. Philip Wells is Cashier and Frank Wells,
Teller. A sem-annua dividend of per cent was de-
clared.
The Windham County Bank elected N. B. Williston,
J. F. Burrows, John Campbell, f. Tyler, o. Il. Post
+. Kirkland. Simeon Adams, Franklin Sawyer and S.
NJ. Waite Directors. n. B. Williston was reelected
President S. NJ. Waite is Cashier and n. c. Sawyer,
Teller. semi-annual dividend of 50 per share, or
per cent, declared.
The officers in both Banks the as last year.
The Bank of Bellows Falls elected Nathaniel Full
lerton, William Henry, Daniel he ogg j. II. Williams,
Hugh II. Henry, Asa Wentworth, Jr. and George
Slate, Directors. Nathaniel Fullerton was reelected
President. sem-annua dividend Of per cent is
declared payable on the 10th inst In July last 4
per cent dividend also declared. Messrs. Fuller
ton, VIM Henry and Kellogg have been directors since
the first organization of the Bank in 1882 Mr. Full
eron, SO years old has been President since 1887
Judge Kellogg was his predecessor in that office, and
these gentlemen have been the only Presidents Of
this Bank. Vim. Henry Cashier from its organi-
cation until 1s47, when he was succeeded by J. II.
Williams, the present Incumbent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

New HAMPsHrRE.-The Republicans of New
Hampshire have nominated Judge Nathaniel S.
Berry of Hebron. for governor. This is proper
recognition of the free soil element in the party
in that State, as Metcalf, the first of three Re
publican governors, was from the democratic
party. and Hale his successor and Goodwin the
present incumbent, were Wings. Mr.. Berry is
made of the right material for the executive
Office in these times. He was the free soil can
didate more than dozen years ago when it was
the privilege of all candidates Of such notions
to get badly beaten. Times have since changed
and he is now sure to be the "upper dog in the
fight" The retiring governor is one of the
ablest men in the State, and one of the most
popular of magistrates, as his great vote in the
face of the two years rule abundantly proves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

To ARMS YE BRAVES! THAT something is rotten
in the state of Denmark" is longer to be disputed,
let who will thrust cotton into the of the credu-
lous. Disruption threatens here; and how i'm
minent the peril to which we subject, must be
judged from a confronting of the facts.
An individual with so much "forty-rod whskey"
in him, that the truth must needs come out makes
confdant of neighbor of ours and in the bro
ken English ever listened TO, reports what we have
made hasty digest of and herewith present to our
readers.
"Hoboken will 'se-sesh-That which is irrepres-
sble waxeth more rrepressbe, and nothing of peace
or promise remaineth to or our children, until we
have gone, went and done this thing" So much for
preamble A plan of the operations ofthe seceders
embraces violent seizure ofthe Gas-works and Flour
MILL within their limits, involving their foes in imme
diate darkness and starvaon also the occupying Of
the Rule Factory and Paper mill, thus enabling them
to mystfy outside barbarans by adopting n standard
of eleven inches to the foot, at the time Withhold
ing material whereon to publish that dissemination Of
intelligence THE PHOENIX. Proceeding up the coast,
possession will be taken of all the lighthouses upon
the canal-those recently occupied for the MAN.
ufacture of tripe to constitute commissary depart
ment-and thus a complete territorial line will be
definitely established
A well devised plan of the leaders, has brought Il
majority of the old mukets in this county, into neigh
Dor Pixies shop-ostensbly for repars--thus furnish
ing a magazine of warkc arms most fearful to con-
template Independence being declared, three-sto-
nv Custom House will be thrown up near the Connec-
ticut river bridge and toll will be exaced from all
"furriners" in addition to the fees required by the
owners of the BRIDGE except those who object to pay
ing them. The various Railroads will be permitted
TO do their business unmolesed aud the present Post
office arrangements, efficiently administered, will
be patronized as heretofore.
Should the foregoing programme prove anything
short of instant death to Eye of the North" ar
engagements will be made by Crane, to hold this globe
in its present state of declnaton, that than
eight hours of sunlight may visit them; while with a
large canvass prepared for the occasion, stretching
along the hither side of old "Whetstone no more of
the South-wind shall be known to the jewellers be-
yond-thus determining their condition perpetual win
ter, in which all must eventually perish. com
mencement of hostilics will the thirty
of next month, "no postponement on account of tho
weather.
Amusement may well fil the minds of our union
saving, law-nbding citizens-the conservers of the
commonweah--that such well defined plan of re-
bellion has been brewed under our very noses. The
revelations ofour "quondam" friend however, seem en-
trey consistent; and he says he "knows it's so-be-
cause he is With'am."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

PENNsyLvANA.-On Tuesday the Pennsyl-
vania Legislature elected Edgar Cowan, Re-
publican, United Statas Senator for six years
from the 4th of March, to succeed Bigler. The
vote was, Cowan 9S, Foster 80. Mr.. Cowan is
a prominent lawyer in the western part of the
state ard a new man to public life. He was
Clay whig, and is to-day conservative but I'M
compromising republican. In the caucus of
republican members, Monday evening, he was
nominated by So votes to 3S for David Will
mot. The world moves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10
MR.. LINCOLN'S CABINET.
From The NeW York Tribune, Jan. oh.

The latest information which has reached us
respecting the composition of Mr.. Lincoln's
Cabinet indicates that the various Departments
will probably be filed about as follows:
State WILLIAM II. SEWARD Of New York. :.
Treasury. SALMON p CHASE Of Ohio
War. SIMON CAMERON of Pennsylvania
Navy. .......... ROBERT f. SCOTT of Virginia,
interior. WILLIAM A. GRAHAM OF North Carolina.
p. M-Generai.. GIDEON wELLEs of Connecticut
Mr.. Seward and Mr.. Bates have both accept
ed the positions which have been offered them.
With regard to the other gentlemen named, we
are not aware that either of them has yet re-
ceved positive appointment nor indeed, with
regard to Messrs Scott and Graham, do we know
how far the negotiations have proceeded. Of
these gentlemen, the first is liberal Wing of
Virginia, and thorough-going Union man; the
second was Secretary of the Interior in the
Cabinet of NJ Fillmore, and was the Wing can
didate of the Vice-Presidency in 1852, on the
same ticket with Gen. Scott.
From the Tribune Of Dec. !.
We are now able to state on the best of au-
thority that Mr. Seward has not get accepted the
portfolio of the State department. The offer
has been made to him by Mr.. Lincoln, and he
has it under advisement, but, as we believe, has
not vet come to a determination on the subject.
We presume, however, that Mr.. Lincoln had
reason 10 suppose tiat he Mou'u "eNeP. oeioie
he made the proposition. We sincerely trust
that he will not decline. There are few men in
the country who could conduct its foreign re-
lations with the ability, dignity, and tact which
Mr.. Seward would bring to the duty.
From the Hartford Conn., Couram.
We have already in a previous article, stated
our belief that the appointment would come to
New England that Mr. Lincoln's well-known
sagacity and wisdom would lead to the selection
of Hon. Gideon Weles, of this city and State,
and ii now affords us great pleasure to be able
to sag that, IN all human probability Mr.. Wales
pW receire at the hands of Mr.. Lincoln the APP
pointn,em of Postmaster General We are
satisfied that no better man in all New England
could have been selected, as reliable and ju-
dicious adviser of the President elect, while his
eminent ability and great experience in public
life particularly point to him as the man for the
place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

The STH OF JANUARY.-National salutes
were fired in fifteen of the principle cities and
towns of Massachusetts, on Tuesday the Sth,
by order of Gov. Andrew, Gin commemoration
of the defence of New Orleans Jan. s, 1915, by
the brave deceased patriot, Gen. Andrew Jack
son, and in honor of the gallant conduct and
wise foresight of Major Anderson, now in COM
mand of Fort Sumter, in the State of South
Carolina" Similar salutes were fired in many
of the principal towns of the other New Eng
land States in honor of the same events.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

RELIGIOUS INTELIGRNcE.-Rev DIR Ward,
late pastor of the Congregational church at
North Troy, has sailed for Ceylon, with Mrs
Ward, they will resume the missionary labors
which they left thirteen years ago.-The Con-
gregational church at Benson, has called Mr.
Smart, graduate of Andover to its pastorate.
Rev. C. ]. Rugg of Weston has accepted
call to the Baptist church at Vershire--A new
Congregational meeting house was dedicated at
HYDE Park, on Christmas day.-Rev. William
Scales of Lyndon, has accepted call to Con =
grcgational church to the Wabash Valley, Indi-
anna.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10
HAMp2HIRE

Tuesday was day of political conventions at
Concord, n. H., to nominate for the state cleo
ton in March. They were the republican state
and congressional; democratic and Bell
EFT. The republican state convention was very
largely attended at Phenix Hall. Samuel Up
ton of Manchester presided, and an informal
ballot was had for governor as follows
Whole number of votes, 55l
Nathaniel S. Berry of Hebron, 229
Gov. lchhabod Goodwin Of Portsmouth, 90
Joel Eastman of Conway, SO
Lemue N. Puttee of Antrim (ex-secretary sate,) so
Levi Chambern Of Keene (whig candidate 49, SO
Frederick Smyth of Manchester, (airoad coms'r) II
Asa Fowler OF Concord, Supreme judge) IL
George W. Towe of Lebanon, president Senate,) o
j. II. Hunt Of Manchester,
On formal ballot Mr.. Berry had 324 votes,
Eastman III, Pattee so, ETC., and Mr.. Berry's
nomination was made unanimous.
The democratic convention was presided over
by Judge Ira A. Estman of Manchester, who
made a sound Union speech. Quite commo-
ton was stirred up, at once, by resolution
that two hundred and thirty -three guns be fired
at sunset, in honor of the day, (Jackson's 9Th OF
january as also in honor of Major Anderson
After some squabbling the resolution prevailed.
After an adjournment for dinner the convention
nominated Gen. George Stark of Nashua for
governor.
The Belleverett state convention at Rumford
hall was attended by only dozen or so, and
adjourned without doing anything.
The republicans fired guns at noon for jack
son and Anderson, and the democrats respon-
ded with guns at sunset for the same heroes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10
NEUROLOGY OF 1850.

The neurology Of 1860 has many eminent
names Among them are those of Sir W. G.
Napier, who fought well, and told well the his
tory of the other mems fighting; the Chevalier
Bunsen, so famous as a scholar and diplo-
matist; Mr.. James, the voluminous novelist !;
the Earl of Dundonad, better known as Lord
Cochrune the Marquis of Dalhousie, one of
Engands great Indian proconsuls; DIR. Croley,
one Of the most vigorous of modern writers I;
Theodore Parker, the most eminent of Ameri-
cans who died in the years course the Ger
man patriot and poet, Arndt, who had estab-
lished his fame in the early years of the GEN.
tury; Jerome Bonaparte, the last of the broth
ers of Napoleon l., and whose first marriage
created an American branch of the Imperial
family ]. c. Paulding, one of our politicians,
and among the earliest of our authors; Ad-
miral Napier, bluff sailor, whose name was
made prominent by the Russian war; Sir Har-
nv Smith, who distinguished himself in India !;
William Walker, who might have been am hon
ored man, but that his energies took wrong
direction; Baron Bruck, whose death by sui
eide helped to show that the Austrian govern
ment is as rotten as our own; Prince Adam
Czartoryski, who was one Of Car Alexander's
advisers in 1903 the Able Hue, whose travels
and writings have made Tibet and China IA
miliar to the West; Mrs. jameson, who wrote
so well on art and on other SUBJECTS Colonel
Wilum Mure, of Caldwell, brilliant classical
scholar, whose History of Greek Literature is
destined to be fragment, like the unfinished
works of Macaulay, Prescott, Arnold, and
Niebuhr; and the Earl of Aberdeen, one of
the most esteemed of British statesman. There
also died in 1860, the Dowager Empress of
Russia, Lady Byron, the Due Decazes, Sir
George Simpson, James Wilson, Mr.. Espy,
Rembrandt Peale, Colonel Leake, the Duke Of
Terceira, Governor Bissell, Littleton w. Taze-
well, VIM. C.. Preston, Governor Willard,
Charles Frazer, William Grimm, and "Jim
| Crow" Rice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

"The Early Days Of Franklin" was the theme of
interesting and highly instructive lecture by Ed
ward Everett, on Tuesday evening. Our limits will
not allow of even abstract, and no abstract would
do any sort of justice to the sharply Defined harmo-
niously coored and glowing pictures of the birth
places Of the ancestors of Washington and Of
Franklin in England, of the residence of Franklns
father and Of Franklns birth place in Boston, of his
boyish history, his schooling and his apprenticeship
in the art of printing, of his early literary efforts and
of his everyday surroundings. The impressions made
by these pictures the minds and hearts of the large
audience assembled will not easily fade. The
tive was enivened with frequent sales of humor and
bursts of eoquence, and interspersed with patriotic
illusions to the Union, which were rapturously APP
plauded.
The attendance unusually large. All the neigh
boring towns represented by large delegations
who came with eager anticpations and returned we
venture to say, not only satisfied but delighted. The
receipts at the door were S113, which does not
include the amount for tickets. The young
men who have initiated this course are entitled to nc
small amount of praise for securing treat ele-
giant as it is rare. They can learn from this expert
ment that good lectures pay the best.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

Coop ExAMPLE.-Severa of the citizens Of
Whitingham turned out on Thursday, the 9th ult.,
and drew to the door of the widow of the late James
Cutting, wood enough from their several woodlots to
last her through the winter. There many places
where an example so commendable could be safely
initiated. and be followed by increased comfort to the
recipient and increased wsath such arises from
having performed kind act to the giver These good
neghbors of Nottingham were RECALLED, as an appre-
citation Of their kindness TO the widow, with sump-
tuous repast of pork and beans, and venture the
assertion that that meal tasted better than ordinary
Thanksgiving supper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

DEDIcAroS--The new Baptist Westinghouse at
Bellows Falls was dedicated on Thursday afternoon,
Dec 81. The services were chant by the choir;
invocation and reading of select portions of the scrip
ture, Rev l.. Tracy, of Keene, N. HI sngingi SER
mon by the pastor, Rev. S. r. Browni anthem; dedi-
catory prayer Rev. $. Adams, of Grafton Charge to
the society, Rev. VIM. N. Wilbur, saxtons River;
singing benedction, Rev. Joseph Freeman, of Proc
torsvllle. The attendance upon the service very
good the house being well filled.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

SLAVERY IN Manifestation. Black of
Nebraska has vetoed the bill prohibiting slave
~ in the territory, and made very strong ap-
peal against it on account Of its probable effect
TO augment the excitement in the country. The
bill straightway passed the House over the veto,
by more than two thirds, and will pass the
Council by three to one And so the Union is
spoilt in Nebraska.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

Chief Justice fancy says Lincoln must be inaugu-
rated and that if necessary, he will go to Springfield
himself to administer the oath of office.
This is very well for the Chief Justice, but
he will not be put to that trouble. Abraham
Lincoln will, if he lives until the 4th of March
next, be inaugurated in Washington. That's
certain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

THE PRESIDENTS FAST was not very generally OBJ
served in this village We do not learn that religious
services were held in any except the Episcopal church.
At the chapel Of the Orthodox church prayer meet.
ing was held in pursuance of an appointment made
by Rev. Mr. Tyler. On the Sunday previous Mr. Ty-
Ter after reading the Governors proclamation, said
substantially ain accordance with the recommended
ton of His Excecncy appoint prayer meeting at
the chapel Friday, ut II o'clock, which will be con-
tinued as long seems desirable. shall not preach
on that day for do not think that preaching will do
any good at this time" On Main street the only pln-
ces of business that we observed closed were the
Rank Of Bratteboro, and H. c. Fisher Cos store.
Millers carriage shop, the Melodeon Factory and the
Rule shop were also closed. How far our people abb
stained from their accustomed gastronomic exercises
we are unable to determine. We apprehend ma
ory fthe inhabitants of Vermont believe that "these
things come not by fasting"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

pThe Nottingham Agricultural Society and
Reading Association will hold an adjourned meeting
at John Corkins ar Hall in Jacksonville Satur-
day evening next when addresses will be delivered by
L. Brown, DIR. W. Gillett, and others. Much local in
terost is manifested in the meeting, and proceedings
of this Association.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

NEW POSTAL ARRANGEMENTs.-Sundry lnhab-
tants Of New fame and Townsl'end having subscribed
$50 for that purpose, Mr. Knowlton, the stage propr
etor on the route from Bratteboro to Townshend
res the mail daily between these two places. instead
of tr-weeky provided for by the Post Office De-
partment. If the Cotton States secede shall get
rid of expanding over million of dollars yearly for
their advantage in the postal department. This sum
properly expended in the States where the revenue is
collected would add much to the convenience of this
community.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

WINCHEsTER.-The following is n list Of officers of
the Republican Club of Winchester, n. H., chosen at
a meeting of the Republican, Dec. goth, 1860: DR..
Geo. w. Pierce, President; Alfred Willis, Vice Pres
dent; John Wheelock, Secretary; Sidney NJ. Morse,
Corresponding Secretary; N f. Pratt, Treasurer; Ex
ecutive Committee H. b. Swan chairman, Ira W. Rus
sell, John Manning d. A. Hawkins, A. W. Ball 0s-
mer Willis.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

THEFT-The ticket Office at the Bellows Falls
station was robbed of S35 dollars Tuesday of last
week, during the temporary absence of Col Cochran.
Some rascal got money enough for New Years pres
emit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

THE COUNTY SHRIEvALTY.-E Gorham, Jr, the
popular High Sheriff of the County has appointed the
following deputies who qualified as the law directs
for the discharge of their duties: Roswell Hunt of
Brattlcboro Charles C. Lynde of Gulford, Stephen
w. Bowker of Williemsville Aonzo Starkey of Towns
bend, VIM. II. Carr of jamaica N. B. Hall of Whiting
ham, and James L. Locke of Rockingham.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

Parson Brownlow says that South Carolina
is in the condition of the fellow who said at
is nothing to get married, but it is hell to keep
house."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

ANOTHER TRAITOR GoNE.-The last of the
Cabinet secessionists has retired, much to the
satisfaction of all Union men. Secretary Thomp-
son of the interior department left Tuesday,
because the President sent troops to Charles
ton
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

SwINIsH-H. H. Winchester of Wilmington slough-
tered pig few days since, nine and half months
old, that weighed All pounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-10

MAsoNIo,-The Golden Rule Lodge, No. 80 f. 4 A.
NJ, at Putney, held their annual communication on
the 2eth ult., and elected the following officers for the
current years James Reyes, Masters S. W. iough-
ton, S. W., William s. Apn, J. W.; j. ID. Wheat,
Treasureri L. B. Campbell, Secretaryi Woyland
Goodhue, S. D. J. A. DemingJ j. D. Daniel P. Cobb,
and Geo. T. Cobb, Stewards S. L. Wheat, Marshal
Jerome Bailey, Tyler.