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The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-08-31
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The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-08-31

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gracefully Il ~~y portion cf our array.
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difference Of opinion. bat powder and
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The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-08-31
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04
EUROPEAN ENCRoCAHMENTs.

The domestic difficulties under which the
United States now labor seem destined to affect
not only our own country and people, but they
will lead to complications and radical changes
elsewhere. While we were united and power
full our influence was sensibly felt throughout
North America; but now we are divided and
distracted our weakness will be taken advantage
of by several of the governments of Europe to
obtain new footholds Of power on this side of
the Atlantic. The fruit which ardent politicians
few years since claimed was ready to fall in
our lap is likely to be clutched by others.
The Court of Madrid, naturally anxious to
fortify her possessions in the West Indies and
to regain her lost power in Mexico, is paving
the way for the annexation of San Domingo to
her empire. 1t appears that during some time
past process of colonization has been going
Only the introduction of large bodies of en-
igrants into the Island-with the view of pro.
noting Spanish interests and consequent dsaf-
lection in the Republican Government. and at
the first sign of resistance on the part of the ma.
tive population to invoke the aid of the Span-
iSh government. This was accomplished on
the 10th uit, when the Spanish flag was hoisted.
much to the CONSERVATION of the native inhob.
itants. A Spanish figate was dispatched from
Havana Immediately on the receipt of this
news, fully armed and equipped, with large
number Of regular troops on board to assist in
the Spanish protectorate, or, in other words,
annexation. Two more vessels with 5000 reg
ular troops were to follow as soon as possible,
and it is reported that large military force is
on its way thither from Spain. San Domingo
may now be said to belong to Spain.
The slave trade has been a source Of i'm
mense profit IT, the Spanish government for
centuries, and the possession of the most i'm
portant West India Island and portions of the
Continent adjacent thereto will ennblo her to
extend that trade almost indefinitely.
There can be but little doubt that Spain will
have the sympathy of France in this movement,
as France is jealous Of the increasing power of
the United States, and will gladly assist her
neighbor TO push her conquests in this drec-
ton. Indeed it is reported from Havana that
an arrangement with France has already been
consummated by which Hayti is to share the
fate of her sister republic. England, France
nor Spain will never consent to have the Gulf
States of America seize upon Cuba and AIexi-
co. Hence this sudden action to secure St
Domingo and lIayt and there is now no pow
err to prevent it. Taking advantage of our
weakness encroachments are likely to be made
which will make complications that it will take
many years to settle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04
THE DIFFERENCE.

The old-fashioned democrats held that free
dom was the fundamental principle of repubi-
can govcrnment--the basis Of republican insti-
tutions that the right of a majority to rule,
when expressed in conformity to the constitu.
ton and laws, was the true theory Of democra.
cy--that any attempt to nury Or infringe upon
that primary principle should be treated as
treason against democratic government
Jefferson, Madison, and Jackson ADM istered
the Federal Government upon tina: universally
nAnitted priaciple
1t was also universally admitted that all
persons not held in slavery BY the laws of some
one OF the States were citizens, and as such,
possessed an inherent right to life and liberty.
and such rights as all men were bound to res
pect,-that Slarey was an erceptionq, local
institution, and should have no existence in
our government, except by positive local laws.
Not only was this doctrine held by politicians
OF the democrat party, but the Courts of the
slave-holding and the nom acknowledging States,
were unanimous in its affirmation. 1t was
spoken OF, and treated as an evil both moral
and political, and up to the days of Jackson and
Van Buren,, none had questioned the constitu-
tional power Of Congress, over the subject of
slavery in the common territories or of the
people in the States.
But what is democracy nowP How does
their theory compare with the theory of former
times? This truly democratic principle of
olden times has gradually died out of that par
ty, and was first succeeded By a sort Of arts.
tocracy, but is now fast being supplanted by
the absolute dcSpotism of slaye-holling nabobs.
Not only the Southern States, are uniting ey-
cry effort to strengthen and perpetuate their
power over the government, but in almost ev-
cry town and village in the free States men
that call themselves democrats, are ready to
catch at every straw that floats upon the politi-
cal sea, to strengthen and perpetuote the arbi-
trary power Of slavery. A strange infatuation
has come over the party calling Themselves
democrats. The principles once cherished hy
them as the basis of their political creed, are
now repudaied as the widest fanaticism Sla-
very, once deprecated as a moral, social and
political evil, curse to the nation, and repug-
nant to the rights and feelings Of humanity :
is now lauded as a humane and christian in
stilution, and as forming the true basis of civil
izaion and national greatness.
As the overwhelming power of free thought
develops itself in the hearts Of the masses of
northern people, they see the long cherished
hope of bringing northern sentiment under the
control of the slaye-drivers will, must prove
aborIiye. Their own past history stares them
in the face, showing such contentious discrep.
ancies between professions and practicc-such
shameless Inconsistency and barefaced hypoc-
racy that the latent patriotism of free people
is being reused into action LIB
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

TIE DRoyER's TRICK.-It is said there are
tricks in all trades" and we believe it. Here
is a development in this direction, which the
reader can add to his present stock OF facts
brewing the truth of the old 1dage:
"Never you buy fat pig at Brighton" was
the advice given us by one who had been there.
"And why not fat pig?'
Cause You see they lat EN- too fast for the
Brighton market, some times"
"IIow SOP"
why, you see, some of them west country
dealers fetch their pigs in, pretty nigh skin and
bone, Well, jest aiore fair day they gives EN-
corn and salt-nothin' but jess corn and salt
no swill, no water. Next day pigs is amalin'
thirsty. Then the sarpeuis gin 'em just as much
water as they kin drink. The pigs put into it,
and keeps drinkin and drinkin'. 'Spose on
an average they swallow about barrel apiece
That makes 'em look all filed out, and sleek
and heavy, tell you. But there amt no heart
and substance in it. You car one of them are
critters home, and calculate you've got a bus
term pile Of pork, but jest YOU look in your
hog pen next mornin', and YOU won't find no h.
in but a hog frame, skin an bone, and dear at
that. You can't tell me nolhn' abont fat pigs
have been there, and I've seen EN- mdmIlta,-
taTe t."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

TIE "CLoTH DoDGE" IN New HAMPSHIRE
We are informed by gentleman from North.
ern New Hampshire that cloth swiudlers have
been committing extensive deprcdations in that
section, at Holdenos, and on towns above
there, on the line of the Montreal Railroad--
The dodge is the same as that so extensively
practiccd in Maine and elsewhere. and the
well-to do farmers and inexperienced trades
men were the principal victims. The opera
tors would call on those whom they propose to
victimi2e, exhibit their cloths with the most
convincing representations as to their quality,
eXpatiate on bankrupt sales, and the remarka-
bic facilities possessed by them for obtaining
goods at greatly reduced rates, pretend to be
connected with the best metropolitan houses.
and finally suggest that they take some of the
cloth, and sell il on commission, of course re-
quiring notes as security for the goods, and af
forwards generally requesting small amount
down, which would be endorsed on the notes.
The spectators would then pull up stakes. sell
the rotes and vanish and the cloth would
prove to be worth but small per cent. of
the face of the notes. Our informant con-
VerSed with an eXpressman who had between
one and two thousand dollars worth of these
notes. which had been given him TO collect
They were generally for amounts VARYING from
$50 to 500, and most Of them had from So
to Sl5 each endorsed on them as paid.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

TEXAS IN TRouBLE.-The Texans are now
in fair way of reoping the benefits of seces-
sion. In addition to the dissensions among the
leaders, and the depredations by the Indians on
her frontiers, Gen. Ampudia of Mexico with
three thousand troops is only sixty miles from
Brownsville. He claims that Texas belongs to
Mexico, and now that the federal troops are
withdrawn he is about to re-assert the long
dormant claim and attempt her annexation
to Mexico. The Texans are waking up and
rapidly assembling to defend the State against
the threatened Mexican invasion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

As jurist he was best known to the world and
the fame he acquired will never grow dim. His
integrity as a man and magistrate was incor-
ruptible' lie brought TO the bench clear, dis
terminating mind, and a habit of patient re.
search which led him to give every case thor
ough and exhaustive examination. His report.
ed opinions are luminous expositions of almost
every department of law, and the legal proies.
sion well know the amount Of weight to which
they are entitled. His name will be respected
and his memory revered by all, and his extern
sive attainmens, purity of character and mora
worth will ever furnish one Of the brightest ex.
amples and ornaments of the legal profession.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

BURNED TO DEATH-A little girl two and
n half years old, daughter of John Mahan, was
( burned to death in lIinesburg March 2lst.-
The parents were away from home, having lett
this and two other little ones, one older. and
one younger, in charge of two brothers eleven
and fourteen years of age. The boys put the
babe to sleep, and then went to play on the ice
beyond sight or hearing of the house, which
was half mile from any other dwelling. The
little girl sat down before the door of the sto,
to play with the fire. when her clothes caugh, i,
and she was at once developed in flames. The
older sisters ran for the brothers, and when
they returned, the little sufferer was living I'm
on the floor, her clothes all burned oA0soye
the shoes and stockings, and a band around
the waist. They dressed her in other clothes.
and then one of them went to neighbor and
told them how his sister was burned. The
ncighbots went to see her, and sent for rhy.
stefan and the parents, The child lived but n
few hours-Free Press
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

The MINISTER TO Observation-Disclosures Fran.
els Adams is the sixth citizen of Massachusetts
who has been selected as American minister nj
the British Court. John Adams was the frs,
minister to England after the peace of l7S3.-
lie was recognized by George III. in l7S5.--
john Quincy Adam, was the resident minister
in 1919 and lSl6. lie returned carly in 1917
to take the post ct Secretary Of State under
Monroe, which office he hell eight years. Mr..
Everett was appointed minister to England in
1886, and Abbott Lawrence in 1910. The
newly appointed minister was lad of eight
years when he accompanied his parents to Eng
land, and it has always been said that he was
obliged TO fight his English school-fellows in
defence OF the honor of America.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

\ "ScENE' At THE WHITE HoU>E.-The
New York llerald's correspondent says that
while Senator Baker Of Oregon, was at the
White House. Saturday mornsng, by President
Liutolns invitation to breakfast large num-
Der of Caiionims called To discuss their state
appointments to Office. Mr. Lincoln received
them with Senator Baker hy lis side. One Of
them presented protest against Mr. Baker
having anything to say in regard TO the Cali
iornla appointments. Mr. Simonton, editor of
the San Francisco Bulletin. read-an address,
rejecting severely on Mr. Baker and his friends,
and using disrespeetIul language towards me
president. Mr. Lincoln took the manuscript,
crushed it in his hand, and threw it INTO me
tires then turning to the Ca iiornians ne saiu'
81 will destroy this in the pre'ehce OF the par
ties who brought it. The protest is more res
pectful. and hat will file for consideration
Colonel Baker have known for twenty-five
years, lie is my friend Inns attack upon
He then intimated to the prOlestants that they
could go.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

DEATH OF AN EMINENT JURIsT-Hon. Lem
uel Shaw, late Chief Justice of Massachusetts,
died at his residence in Boston, on Saturday
morning last, at the advanced age of eighty
years He had been suffering from the disease
ing himself and eonyersing with one of his sons
he fell and instantly expired. He was the son
of Rev. Oakes Shaw OF Barn table, was born
January o, 1881, graduated at Harvard College
in 1900, admitted to the bar in 1904, and APP
pointed Chief Justice Of the Supreme Judicial
Court of Massachusetts, in 1880, which office he
held just thirty years, having resigned it in Au-
gust last. Judge Shaw was man of large
ability and extensive erudtion in his profession.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

A Mrs Stackpole was so badly burned in
Brooklyn by the explosion of kerosene lnmn,
on Monday evening 25th, that she has sinre
died The evidence taken proved the the Lus.
band Of the deceased filled metal lamn viii
kerosene oil, and set it upon the table. beside
which Mrs Stackpole was sitting An exnln-
sion occurred almost Immediately thereafter
scattering the ignited flu d over both their ner'
sons Mr. Siackpole was also badly buried
The deceased was % years of age and leaves
two children. The adulteraton of Kerosene
with burning fluid, which is considerably cheap.
er, doubtless caused this accident.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

SENSATION WRlr1NG.-The prevailing characters
tic of the periodical literature of the past few years is
the tendency to evaporation with which it teens
1t has gotten to be next to impossible for any news
paper writer reporter to content himself with a
plain, precise and truthful detail Of any actual occur
renee, but he must garnish it with ornaments or
to use the professional phrase. "drcss it up for the
public that it loses ull merit Of truthlulness But
the end eff the writer and too often that Of the pub
Usher is attained. lie has made Il sensation para.
graph that has been extensively copied and read and
what is infinitely worse is likely to ic perpetuated in
the future MS grave historical fact II bit tr M
airay takes place it is chIonclcd ms most shock
ing tmgedy. \ desperate fight cusucd,' and as n
result the one who worsted was beat to iellv
To such an extent j. this practice carried that the
witnesses of the incidents narrated, even when pos
sessed of the liveic,t magnatious, fail to recognize
either characters events in renGiug tie narrative
We were led to make these remarks by seeing few
days since, floating around in lumber Of eur cx-
changes the following paragraph;
"ln the western part Of Halifax, VI, the snow /.
so deep that in some places it tuuuecd to great
depth for the convenience Of truVe lels."
Now venture to assert that 10 occurrence Of
this kind ever took place in Halifax or any where
else in the vicinity. But rural engineer Of ten
der years probably found drift large that "iust
for the fun Of the thing" he made hole in it and
were drawn upon more largely in writing for the
press the value of newspapers Of reliable
intelligence would be greatly enhanced.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

AGR1cuTTURAL.-We propose to commence
in the next number of The PHOENIX a series of
articles upon topics connected with Agriculture,
written by the Hon. Frederick Holbrook of
this village, in reply to letters of inquiry re-
Gently addressed to him by gentlemen who are
DESTROYS OF obtaining information upon the sub
ject. We presume there are hundreds of our
own readers who have often made similar in
quiries, and we are sure they will be pleased to
have them answered so ably and satisfactorily.
Mr. Holbrook is confessedly one of the best
practical ogricutursts in the country, and great
weight is attached to his opinions and deduc-
tons in agricultural matters, as the numerous
letters of inquiry lie is constantly receiving
would seem to indicate
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

TIE RATE OF TAXATIoN.--The late census
returns show that the free pop@'aiion of the
Confederate States amounts to 2,GjG,4S souls
Tor bodes) including men, women and children.
1t will he perceived, therefore, th Il in order to
raise the proposed loan OF $4,000 900 tax Of
S5,Gl per capita must be levied on each indiyid-
ual, When this is paid as well as the separate
state taxes to an equal OF larger amount our
late fellow citizens in that country will begin to
appreciate the beauties of their new arrange
ments.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04
CoNsIsrENcY-Iti is amusing, sometimes, to

CoNsIsTESCY.-It is amusing, sometimes, to
read the attempts made by such Biblical inter-
prefers as Bishop Hopkins, Rabbi Raphall and
the Argus to prove that chattel Slavery is a
Bible and a Christian institution. They do not
seem to regard the Inconsistency Of the attempt
to prove the Jiessedaess of slavery from the
Bible, by showing that it was pronounced as a
curse upon Ham. As good clergyman down
in Hartford remarked they establish the blessed
cussedncss and the cussed blessedness of slave
ry beyond doubt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

SUPPRESSION OF ELECTION RETURNS The
State authorities of Louisiana persistently re-
fuse to publish the returns of the convention
election, although they have been repeatedly
and earnestly urged to do so by the conserva-
live journals of that State The majority of
the popular vote, it is stated, has been ascer-
tanned to be against the secessionists. The
convention decided against their publication
by 23 for 10 70 against. Darkness is better
than light for secession Legislators.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

f. Marvin Smalley has retired from the Bur
lington Sentinel as junior editor and proprietor,
and is succeeded by VIM. II. Hoyt, ESQ.,, the
present Clerk of the United States District
Court of Vermont. The Sentinel is, in our es-
tlmation' the oblest democratic journal in the
State, and it will be quite likely to maintain its
present reputation in the hands of Mr. Hoyt.-
We hope but we fear against hope, for an i'm
proyement in its politics.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

Both branches of the legislature will contain
decisive republican majorties.
Hartford gave Buckingham 2lS9, Loomi,
(dem) 2j14 democratic gain from last year So
The lst senatorial district reelected Elisha
Johnson (dem) of Hartford by 500 majority
Hartford county, excepting the towns of Avon
Burlington, and Canton, gave Buckingham 7SS I
LOOMS. 1918
New Haven gave a democratic majority OF
jlj; last year 6Sj. There were republican
majorties in Guilford of - votes, Derby g.,
Milford 81, East Haven 90, Clinton A. North
Haven 10, Orange -. Hamden gave demo-
cratic majority of 81. Orville II. Platt OF
Meriden (republican) is elected senator in the
9th district-a gain. The her New Haven
county senators are democratic
In New London, the republican majority is
l3l--a gain from last year. Waterford was
carried by the republicans; last year demo-
cratic.
Dwight Loomis (repub.) is reelected to Con-
gresS from the lst district by about 100 MAORI
ty. James L. English (dem.) is elected in the
I'd district by coo or 700 majority over John
Woodruff, the present member. 4. A. Burn
ham (repub.) is reelected in the 3D. district by
an increased majority. From the 4th district,
our returns are too incomplete to decide the re-
suit, but the chances are in favor of the re-
ellectiol Of o. $. Ferry (repub).
The saow-storm has interlerel materially
with the collection Of returns from the rural
districts, and their transmission over The tele-
gaaph wires
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-04

THE New LoAN.-The bids for the new
United States loan Of $S,0O0O0O, advertised
for by Secretary Chase, was opened on Tues
day. More than thirty millions OF dollars were
bid for, Il fact indicating confidence in the sta
bllity OF the government. The rates at which
the loan will be awarded will probably range
from 90 TO 81 per cent, which is fully up with
the market price of the late loan. The bonds
are to run for twenty years and will bear six
per cent interest payable semi-annually.