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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28
A BURNING DIsGRACE.

1t is humiliating in the extreme that partizan
malice should be carried to such an extent in
this country that a president elect is compelled
to travel at unexpected hours and by unexpec-
ted routes to ensure his personal safety. We
were prepared for disunion and treason on the
part of those who were so signally defeated at
the polls last November. The INSCRIPTIONS
character of many of those who had become
leaders in the pro-slavery interest led us to an
ticipate very reckless condu when their hold
upon government patronage should be released
against their will. We knew that some Of
them would go so faras to take the life of any man
they dared to attack who was personally OBJ
noxious to them. Their past course furnished
satisfactory evidence to this point. But that
they should carry their cowardly malice to such
an extent as to attempt or even threaten the
life of most amiable man, one whom they
never saw, merely because he was duly chosen
to the chief magistrdcy of the country, passeth
our comprehension.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28
CONGRESSIONAL COMPROMISES.

The following extracts from "Bentons Thirty
Years View" will help to show how Mr.. Crit
tenden's proposition differs from the MISSOURI
Compromise, and how those who protested
against the abrogation of that compromise may
consistently refuse to accede to that PROPOSE
tom
"When Mr.. Clay's resolution declaring the
non-exstence of slavery in the territory &C.
quired from Mexi,o, and that it was nexpedient
to legislate on it, were under consideration, Mr..
Davis of Mississippi said Il here assert that new
er will take less than the Missouri Compromise
line extended to the Pacific Ocean, with the
specific recognition of the right to hold slaves
in the territory below the line (he same as
Mr.. Crittenden now proposes,) and that before
such territories are admitted into the Union as
States slaves may be taken there from any of
the United States at the option of their owners
Mr.. Benton adds-'This was manly decla-
ration in favor of extending slavery into the
new territories, and is the oniy tcay in which it
could be done---that is to say, by act Of Con-
greSs.'
Mr.. Clay met it by declaration equally man.
ly, and in conformity to the principles Of his
whole life, utterly refusing to plant slavery in
any place where it did not previously exist. He
answered. am extremely sorry to hear the
Senator from Mississippi say that he requires
first the extension OF the Missouri Compromise
line to the Pacific; and also that he is not sat
istied with that, but requires, if / understand
him correctly, poSitire proriSioR for the adj
mission Of slavery south of that line. And now,
sir, coming from slave State as do, owe it
to myself, owe it to truth, owe it to the sub
ject, to say no earthly power could induce me to
rote for a specific measure for the introduction Of
siareIy ,chere 1t had not before eriStcd, either
south or NORTH Of that HRe. Coming as | do
from slave'State, it is my solemn, deliberate
and well maturcd determination thet no power,
no earthly powe, shall compel me to vote for
the positive introduction of slavery either north
or soath Of that line.
Mr. Benton adds: "These were manly senti-
ments courageously expressed, and taking the
right ground so much overlooked or perverted
by others. The Missouri Compromise line OK
tending to New Mexico and California, though
astronomically the same with that of Louisiana,
was politically directly the opposite. One went
through territory all slave and made one half
free the other lhe same as Mr.. Crittenden's)
would 20 through territory all free and make
one half slave. Mr. Clay saw this difference
and acted upon it, aud declared his sentiments
honestly and boldly, and none but the ignorant
or unjust could reproach him with inconsistency
in maintaining the line in the ancient Louisiana
where the whole province came to us with sa-
very, and refusing it in the new territory where
all came to us free
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

THE PEACE COMMONWEALTH body of
Union savers do not seem TO be making much
progress in the settlement of existing difficult
ties. The Critenden plan of Compromise was
rejec ted, only three states-Virginia Tennessee
and Missouri-voting in its favor. On Tuesday
lhey voted down Mr. Franklin's substitute,
which provided for the prohibition of slavery
north of the Missouri Compromise line and the
right of slave holders to emigrate with
their slaves to the territories south of that
and there hold them as legal property The
southern delegates are represented as having
mitigated their demands very greatly since the
conference opened. This convention is impor-
tant for any otaer purpose than delaying the
secession movement and thus giving time for
the "sober second thought of the people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

soil. The whole central part of the county
abounds in calcareous mica slate lime stone.
clay, and hornblende slate, which rapidly de-
compose, and are continually cnriching the soil
with lime and other materials. forming the best
nutriment for wheat, grass, barley, &c. The
Northern part has deep loamy soil. of drift
formation, which coming from limestone re-
gion at the North is rich in salts of lime. and
highly productive; muck is to be found in enor.
nous quantities. it is said that in one town the
deposit of this valuable fertilizer is so great
that Gao cords might be furnished for every
acre of land in town. Beneath the muck is Of
ten found an abundance OF shell mari. By the
use of these natural fertilizers, not only will
the present richness of the soil be maintained,
but it may be increased to almost any desirable
extent. With the exercise of "ordinary care
and prudence" it is hardly possible for Or
leans County to fail of becoming and remain
ing the best farming county in Vermont.
=. II. w.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28
THE COUNTY OF ORLEANS.
COVENTRY Nr Eeh 9th 1SC

COVENTRY, VIZ. Feb. 25th, 1861.
Mr.. EDlToR: The revelations of the census
just taken have called public attention to Or
leans County, ard it is pretty sure hereafter to
be much more prominent in the affairs OF Yer
mont than it has been hitherto. Judging from
external indications of growth, one would sup
pose that Rutland County by the great in
crease of population in its shire town, and the
rapid development of its mineral wealth, would
show much larger increase of inhabitants and
resources than any other county. But Orleans,
by its quiet yet constant growth, has dstanced
that county as well as all the rest, in both these
particulars of progress. Every town in the
county has increased more or less, and the ag-
gregate increase of nearly 1000 is important
not only TO the county itself, as emitting it to
two State Senators, but to the State, as being
the means of saving to it the third Representa-
tive in Congress.
The increase in wealth has not been occa-
stoned by the establishment of manufactures or
the opening Of mines. No mineral wealth ex-
lists, except rich vein of iron ore in Troy,
which was formerly worked extensively, but
has remained untouched since the tariff of 1916
ruined its proprietors Manufactures, other
than those Immediately connected with agri-
culture, are very small in amount, though Black,
Barton, and Clyde Rivers furnish numerous
and powerful privileges" 1t is upon the solid
basis of agricultural improvement that our in
crease of wealth is founded. A large amount
of wilderness has been converted into fruitful
fields, old farms have been brought into higher
cultivation, and are better fenced, and shabby
farm-houses have given place to more substan-
tial and often to very tasteful buildings,
The soil Of Orleans County is remarkably
strong and fertile, and when it shall be fully
brought into cultivation, this County will be
the garden of Vermont, Its productions are
large individually and in the aggregate. More
mammoth vegetables, and greater yields of
grain to the acre are reported here than in any
other County. Potatoes especially are produced
in enormous quantities, their cultivation being
stimulated by the starch factories One farmer
in this town raised four thousand bushels in a
season. Thirty-six thousand bushels have been
made into starch at the factory in this village
during the past fall and winter.
Better than this, the county has within itself
the means of maintaining its fertility unexhaus.
ted. Ages will elapse before there can be any
worn out land here, for the kim place is of
such character that it will constantly renew the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

TIE INAUGURATION of Abraham Lincoln as
President of the United States, will take place
on Monday next, at ~ o'clock, NJ. Senator
Foot of this State is chairman of the commit
tee OF arrangements, and the preparations are
on grand scale. In the evening an Inaugural
ton ball is to come off in style heretofore I'M
precedented.
MIR Lincoln's presence in Washington has
had an excellent effect on all parties, and men
from the different sections of the country have
received the most favorable impressions from
interviews with him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

That such threats had been made and that
such plots existed and do still exist we have too
much reason for believing. They were sufIi-
cient, and in our apprehension justly so, for
Mr. Lincoln to depart from his original plan in
order to guard against them His life is of
immense importance not only TO himself and
family but to the whole country. The death
at the present time of any other man in the
country could not produce so direful a national
disaster as that of Mr. Lincoln. lie is in duty
bound TO avoid all possible risk and danger
And when he is informed by the Mayor of
city that he is unable to protect him when he
appears as an invited guest, it is his duty to
avoid all risk by refusing such hospitalities
We learn from the New York press and tele-
graphic advices that information is before the
proper authorities tending to prove the exis-
tence of an organized band at Washington who
have sworn that Mr. Lincoln shall never sleep
in the White House. Their plan is to assassi-
nate Mr. Lincoln on the day of imagination
There are undoubtedly many men in that city,
some of them prominent members of the dem
ocratc party, who would aid and abet such a
transaction. They may be successful. But
we feel assured that it would be but short
lived triumph. In such a contingency the
North would arise in its might and Washing
ton and its surroundings would be rid of such
nest of conspirators, or one stone would not
be left uron another to mark the spot where
m tya tbn oon;to1 80 bo IL Npnul1
enkindle a civil war that would not end until
one or the other parties to the conflict was an
initiated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

Mr.. LIcoNLNs SPEECHES SoUTH.-The
Charleston Mercury says of Mr.. Lincoln's
speeches:
"Ihat our readers may not fail to understand
the views ard policy of Mr.. Lincoln as regards
the confederate States, we call attention to his
remarks at Indianapolis. In his own opinion,
the United States holding those forts which have
not been captured, and retaking those which
have been captured by the confederate States,
and the collection of duties in their harbors, is
neither coercion nor invasion, but gentle ex-
ercise of legitimate power towards so many re-
bellious counties, to bring them TO their senses.
Lincoln is a cool man, an able man, q deter
mined man, a man not Of ,cordS but Of action,
who says what he means, and means what he
says an earnest man withal and no politician.
Our readers may come to their own conclu-
sons."
The Mercury hits the nail on the head, in its
judgment of Mr. Lincoln
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

the debtor the officer in respass for the cow par
ticuarly describing the animal On trial it turns out
that the debtor at the time of the attachment owned
another COW, which was also attached by the same Of
fccr the next day after the attachment of the first
cow
The County Court has no power to permit the plain
tiff to amend his declaration by so altering the de-
scrption Of the first taken as to make it appca-
bic to the one last attocled such amendment would
introduce nm entirely new cause of action Daven-
port * lluskins, for PLAINTIFF =. r. Washburn Tor de-
PENDANT.
l.. T. WAITE Il Co, IS. II. p. & G. w. DoDGE-
Judgment for defendant reversed, and Judgment on
report of the auditor for plaintiffs Butler & Wheeler
for plaintiffs; Stoughton e. Grant for defendants.
H. +. G. W. DODGE rs. SMITH & WAIrE.-,Iudg-
ment for defendants reversed and judgment on report
for plaintiffs Stoughton Grant, for plaintiffs But
Ter & Wheeler for defendants.
DELIvERANCE WHEELER rs. CHARLES p MurpocK.
Decree dismissng the bill affirmed. bill for speci-
ic performance Of contract to convey land. void bv
the statute Of frauds, will not be sustained on the
ground alone that the purchase money has been paid
Where repayment Of the money will leave the parties
in the same position before the contract equity will
not Interfere. H. N. Xix, for plaintiff; c. N Daven-
port, for defendant.
Seven cases were continued, not being reached
The members Of the legislature from this county
could do nothing beneficial to their constituents
next year, than procuring the slight changes to be
made requisite to give the Supreme Court one more
week for their annual term here The General Term
at Montpelier is of no benefit to this county
The following divorces were granted:
Mary Salisbury from Henry Salisbury; cause, in
toIerable severity.
John Plummer from Ellen NJ Plummer; causc. will
full dcseron.
kowena A. Montague from Allen Montague; cause,
wilu dcserton.
Celino a. Jones from Sidney II. Jones; cause, in
tolerabIe severity,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

western paper says: "From what we learn of the
depth of snow in the upper region, and through the
Missouri valley, we can safely calculate upon having
Of the highest spring rises yet ever known in the
Missouri. When this melts, and the immense streams
Of water force their way through its only outlet the
Missouri, we may look out to much of the bottom
lands oyerfoed and the flood will be terrible the
lower Mississippi and at New Orleans"
We are almost afraid of warning our South
Western brethren against the above impending
calamity, lest they should consider it NEEDLE
some piece of interference with their affairs on
the part of the New Engladd press, and thus
be led to neglect their safety, or perhaps in
crease their danger, ont of spite Could any
body but an Abolitonist threaten them with a
flood of the Mississippi
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

But when we consider that the passage of an
Enabling Act for New Mexico iCould end at
once the rhOte sectional dispute about SlareIy in
the Territories, we cannot hesitate to urge its
immediate adoption. The Albany Standard is
quite right in saying that this is the only Terri
tory at present belonging TO the United States
open to any dispute on this point But it is
not correct in saying that we propose to illegal
ize slavery" there. We propose only that Con-
gress shall pass law declaring that at a certain
date-say on the LIST of January, 1862, the peo-
pie of New Mexico may elect delegates to a
Convention to form State Convention, that
this Convention shall meet Feb. |, 1869, and
that two months after its adjournment the Con-
stitutlon it may form shall be submitted to the
people for their approval or rejection-and that,
II it be approved, New Mexico shall be admit
ted as State into the Union. This does not
"legalize" slavery. 1t simply leaves the ques.
ton, where it is left in every other State, to the
people thereof-N y. Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

The TTEAsoN OF TwIGGs.-The dispatch
relative to the surrender by Twiggs was from
the commissary of subsistence. The troops
were allowed the use of the government trans
portation TO the seaboard, taking their side
arms and three or four cannon. Documents
have been received at the war department show
ing that Twiggs entered into negotiations with
Texas as early as the 7th inst. for surrender
Col Waite, several weeks since was appointed
successor to Twiggs as chief of the military de-
partment but had not arrived u season to pre-
vent the surrender Twiggs' act is considered
atroclous and disgraceful 1t is presumed that
place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

NEW PATENr-Among the patents issued from the
fa'cnt Office on the 18th inst one to C II. Den
ison OF Brattleboro, for an improved feloe machine
This machine is designed and used for rounding the
inner surface of ieoes between the mortises or holes
where the spokes are inserted, and it will do the work
better in one hour than be done by hand in day.
Messrs. Hines, Newman & Co., machinists in this vii
lage, are engaged this winter in building these ma
chimes, which only need TO be known to find ready
sale
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

CoNGREss.-The tariff bill has passed the
Senate with numerous amendments, all of
which have been concurred in by the House
with the exception of that imposing duty on
tea and coffee, on this committee of confer
ence is appointed. The bill to withdraw the
mail service from the seeding States has pass
ed the House. The volunteer militia bill wa.
defeated in the House Tuesday, "A to 100.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

EXAMINATION OF OUR SCHooIs.-The Town SUI
perintendent gives notice in another column of the
days next week when he will examine the public
schools in this village. 1t would do much in encour
aging the superintendent, teachers and pupils if par
ents would at the same time drop in and see what
progress their children'arc making in their studies
Will they not do it?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

A Philadelphia young lady offered her hand,
which was full of golden bonds, to the Rev.
Gratlan Guinness, which that gentleman de-
cIned IN rather surly manner. As she is rich
and handsome what more could the man desireP
Perhaps he preferred to do his own counting.
Clark Mills, the sculptor has married two
hundred thousand dollars, and a handsome
widow. lie ought to "seulp" no more, as it
would be the act Of a sculpin to stand between
his poor brother artists and success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-The locomotive of the IN
passenger train from Springfield, Wednesday morning
broke down near Bernardston, which induced the ne
cessity of sending back to Northampton for another
Engine The train was delayed three hours in conse-
quence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

Hon. HAMrDEN CUTS of Hartland is about to take
up his residence in this village. He las leased for two
years the beautiful estate belonging to and now occu-
pied by Dr. Charles Chaplin, adjoining the Common.
Mr. Cuts and his family will take possession about
the frs of April
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

DAMAGES AwAEDED.-Nahum Tirell of Wendell
has recovered damages from the Vermont and Mas.
sachu'etts railroad for the loss of horse several weeks
since, and the nurng Of another and the breaking of
II sled. The snow was much drifted on each side
OF the track that teams could not cross quickly and
approaching trains could not be seen or heard AT safe
distance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

KANsAs.-Charles Robinson was sworn in
to office on the 9th inst, as governor of the
State of Kansas. He Immediately issued
proclamation converting the Legislature on the
26th, Tuesday when two United States Sena-
tors will be elected in season to take their seats
at the special session on Monday the 4th of
March.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28
s114e,4e

FATAL AcclDENT-On Wednesday of last week os
the freight rain on the Vermont & Massachusetts
railroad was passing cast Dwight j. Weaver, brake
man, came in collision with bridge between Gardner
and Ashburnham, and was instantly killed. He was
about % years of age formerly belonging in Orange
and had passed under the bridge daily for three
years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

he eNccP'loh VI 'ie pI"uIo'u CuuTuS we oe-
HeVe, nave responded favorably to me cal OF inc
Commander-in,cmei; The Bradford Guards
are commanded ny .; l; Biodgett' and advised
democrats who oro ev;dentI, orraiJ Of Tho
smell of n Ettle royrder S,o; n, homo hove
be careful and Won WON'T he bnrt
The Cadets OF Norwich military University,
Norwich, evidently deny the right of secession.
On the I'D inst, after three guns for the holt
guns and added ono s,arto tho clns,or of ;b;rt,,-
fhrce which viii tbo s,r;ros ,roro oyor *
"Od South BorrocI,s" of IN n" WV VIZ
Amorg tho bids ororod ~, so,,,nd,,. e.. ,lo
loan of Is 600 600 10 tbc irniteJ Sto,o ,o' cue
eminent. G. A burbank of nnnviIle ofard1 ~
take S3ooO ot 80 Jnl;ms Y Do,yoy of H., ~
ler, $1,000 at 30 IA, $1,000 at 80 35-lO0ths,
Siooo at w 40 iootns, Slu0u at ~ %, iOoths
1iaremont Bank, \. H., $4,000 at 80 Ii
The loan was awarded at 80 l5-l0Oths per cent,
ana over the bonds bearing per cent interest
at par-equal to about per cent.
The candidates Gor Corptv Commissionor no
far as nominations have been made. nre in
Chttenden County, William Miller of Willis
ton III Washington County, Nelson a. Chase
OF CaialS IN Caledonia County, l. }. Cree of
pov.1o, /, o.. go, I.':L tn i E
Thetforl in Bennington County. Lemucl Bot
tom of SALISBURY; in Essex County. VIM. b.
MAY of West Concord; in Addison County.
Harvey Munsell.
-, ,, r.,
ne non 1harleS ADAMS an old an esteemed
aged 76 years Mr. Adams was born in Arling.
ton, and was brought to Burlinoton in his cbild-
hood. lie was member of the first graduate
ing class of the University of Vermont in 1904
After his graduation he entered the profession
of law. lie has nroc,;cnd law in Rnrlington
successfully and uninterruntedlv until within a
few wears his falling health comnelling him to
withdraw from its proctice
\ young man about Is years Of Fge, named
'ohn Marteie' while at work on the 18th inst,
mill dam in Granville was nrec;nitoteJ orar + %
dam bv the breaking of cake IF ;ce On ,yb;ob
he was standing. and killed lie was crnshed
to death by The ice falling unon him
m
Inc woodstock Standdrd says: 1--WE are
Esq. ouf oooin He has boon oonfnod ,y;,h
quite n severe sickness since tho next r. tbo
last week of tho recent session ~ tha loo;sla.
turo Of which ho ros y raon,bnr u INV '''"
The inhabitants of Woodstock have contrib
uted 1861, for the relief of the suffering peo-
pie of Kansas. This speaks well for the liber-
atty of the people of that town.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-02-28

WINDnAM COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,"
An error occurred in our statement last week. of the
finances Of the society. 1t should have read as fol-
lou