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The present conflict may perpetuate our Union
and its Institutions; but, says an old maid, who
has her eyes little sideways on matrimOny, the
c9rse OF tals war Is taat II VIII make SO many
mIuo"s, m"E E Iln I oe ~ ~ hlsrrnu, ~ Wy
y J ~ W., [ " u, ~ ~ '"' 'ooueS' 0'u li0'S
VIII S''"" w ''''''e Ut "'''
Nathan Thompson. tie American bOatbuilder,
who constructs complete gunboat of one hundred
TONS oy s,eaIl' ~ ns hoSts ITSm Ine tllne the
a5,.S;';.. . No. EnS',S I ~
SUno sunes,,S M 5'I H. e I'd. .uo" pIPgr
~ r ~ e', "' WIN ""oie
A oh00.c,, ho,r, r.;,,, ,ho ,o.,, =. :. GA, ;.
,;lo s,,rn,. lanjSo, a. r,o.J;J ,;,I Sna. =.
!, Hv I /" sum. 'ue ;t ,I "ePces
"nS IN AT ~ ~ H S wv, VII, ;"'G ~,
mirror, in short on which it is caught which lends
to the face Of nature the aspect Of its own turbu-
lence or tranquility.
,v;,ro,, ON n rocor, ,r;o, IN ono ~ tho o0rr,,
admitted that she had seen the respondent tipsy,"
but denied that she had seen her drunk" On
being asked to define the difference between the
two expressions; she said that drunk meant very
stupiu' ou' uPSy ohly neah' not orignI
The most attentive man to business ever known
was he who wrote on his shOp-dOor, Gone to bury
nv wife; return in half an hour" He was no
relation to the lawyer who put upon bis oiiee door
BE back 10 nVe MINUTES, anu re'urlieu only aIer
q pleasure TRIP OF "ree "eeAS'
goose that gees an0sner ,Hi drl9E INV VIII 90 the
same, thoegh ne Is nv sn'SS anG custom SIs oi
IInnIg m .oi cGnPSn 49, m"to ~ n" c"Ss oS NJ
kind. and 70 put man, feathers only excepted,
upon footing with goose.
~. L,u... ,,;,5 :. e,,d ~ ..-;,,;r, oor,ros,s
that when man is praised for some extremely high
quality. the first thought Of many people is to as
certain what are his lowest ones.
No object is more pleasing to the eye than the
sight Of a man whom you have obliged; nor any
music so agreeable to the ear as the voice Of one
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sTELAcooM WASHINGTON TERRITORY, THURSDAY NOVEMBER

hearts on, and, so anchored, feel safe and happy
in the hardest typhoon that ever misfortune
blew-be as the Lord made you, and put on no
airs or afFectations. No birds that are worth
nesting with, are to be caught with such chaH.
You don't want popinjays for partners. Neither
do men, that are men, want popinjay wives.
Dipomatze little il you like; in a courtship
manmuvre for substantial and honorable victory,
for the sake Of its fruits II you will, but beware
of practicng any deceit or resptting to any STRAIT
agcm that, discovered in the future, might render
the nuptial couch bed of thOrns. Be true to
yourselves. Govern your heads, and choose
wisely and deliberately. Marriage is not lot
terry to the prudent and discreet.
Next week have word to say to wives.
Meantime, wish all you single ones pleasant
courtship and happy issue out Of that prepara-
tory state of felicity into the fullness Of bliss,
which ought to perVade the promised land of
matrimony.
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In the examination Of an Irish case for as.
sault and battery, counsel, on cross examination
Of the witness, asked him what they had at the
first place they stOppedf He answered, -Four
glasses Of ale"
"What nextl"
"Two glasses Of wine"
"What nextP
zone glass Of brandy"
"What nextI"
"a fight, Of course"
A western farmer being obliged to sell yoke
Of oxen to pay his hired man, told him he could
not keep him any longer.
"Why," said the man, an stay and take
some Of your cows in place Of money"
But what shall do" said the farmer, when
my cows and oxen are all gomez"
"why, you can then work for me, and get
them all backl"
A physician, walking in company with friend,
and approaching the wife Of patient said to his
friend, "Let us avoid that pretty little woman
you see there on the left she knows me. and casts
on me looks Of indignation. l attended her hus-
band
"Ah! I understand. You had the misfortune
to dispatch him."
"On the contrary" replied the doctor, d" saved
him."
When Lamartine was in the ascendant, at the
early part Of the last Revolution his merits were
once discussed at a club Of artists and authors
" Ahr said clever young author, " he and l row
in the same boat" Douglas Jerrold who was
present turned and said, But not with the same
skullsr'
Happiness depends greatly upon the feelings that
govern the heart. II sunshine Is there, il will
radiaNa nnf and uaaka atarvfhinr in the o eNtarnal
world beautiful, or at least il will give to surround
ing objects bright side that may be contemplated
with pleasure.
A mans reception IS according to bis coat; bis
dismissal according 10 his sense.
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Our Own Fireside.

Our own hreside our own hresidel
With love and friendship erown'dt
Prom Music's spell there never fell
So magical q sound.
II charms the soul In Joy or pain,
Let veal or woe betlde;
Oh there's balm In that beWitehlnR strain
Our own, our own hreside!
When toss'd upon HES troubled wave,
Or lured by fortunes vile;
When death In hattie strife We brave,
The prize Il Woman's smile.
Where'er our thoughts may seem TO rove,
With her they all abide:
The hope, the home Of life Is love-
Our own, our own hreside
In vain, In vain ambition blind
May haunt the splendid dome,
The heart TO happiness inclin'd,
Seeks natures palAee-home:
IT'S there eaTths purest joys We prove,
Found nowhere else allied;
Oh sing once more that strain, sweet love-
Our own, our own hreslde
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PUGET SOUND HERALD.
cHARt1s PRoscH,
EDITOR and Propristos:
TEEl1Gs-ALtRAYs In ADVANCE.
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adVeFtlSsfS
business Cards, t9S a.yesF; advertisement however
nail. inserted q less rate than e25 per annum.
r. Legal Advertisements Of every description be
pkd tot before insertion. There win be no variation from
tkh FdlS "a any event.
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ay considered wishing TO continue their subscription.
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nay continue them until al charges are paid.
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the once place TO which they sent they responsible
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Ill subscribers move other places without Informing
he pubsheF and the paper Il sent to the former direction,
- given.
B-fhs have decided that refusing to take
periodical ffom the once, removing and leaving uncaed
iSr, Il pTiAd yIots evidence Of intentional fraud.
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Insertion. The courts have repeatedly 90 decided.
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Rsltaes IN The eounsS In which they are published.
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JOB PRINTING:
All tiads Of
BSSk,
PAmphlet,
Bill-lIead,
Circular.
--aa Card Printing,
n PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL STYLE,
nEssusA With ueAtness and Dispatch and forwarded per
trdsF 10 any part Of The country.
- Payment for Jobs must always accom-
pAhy Ghe order.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17
windham County Medical Association.

This Society held its annual meeting at West Brat
teboro on the 9th ins the venerable President DIR.
W. Arms, in the chair. The officers elected for the
ensuing year, are:
DR.. Charles Clark of Townshend, President; DR.. +.
J. Higgnson of Bratteboro, Vice President; Drs. C.
W. Grau of Brattleboro, NJ. llibbard of Townshend,
and g. +. Gale of Brateboro, Censors; DIR. J. 7.
Warren of Brattleboro, Recording Secretary; Dr. L.
Z. Simons of Saxton's River, Corresponding Secre-
tary; DR.. C. w. Grau, Treasurer; DR.. Daniel Camp
DELL Of Saxton's River, Auditor.
DR.. Willard Arms, who for many years has been
President of the Society," declined reelection ac-
count of his vast age and consequent infmities, he
being over so years of age.
On recommendation of the censors, j. II. Stedman
NJ. D., and j. n. Richardson, NJ d., of West Brattle
boro, admitted to membership by vote Of til,
ASSOCIATION.
DIR. S, Walker Of Dummerston reported protract
ed and interesting of Diptheria malignant sor
| throat
DIR. Stedmnn was appointed to deliver dissertation
before the Society at the next meeting aud DIR. IIib
bard substitute. DR.. Grau also appointed to real
an Essay the pathology and treatment of Dipthera
The scmi-annual meeting of the society will be he'll
at Brattleboro on the I'd Wednesday Of June next
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17
VERMONT STATE AGRICULTURAL So
GETTY.

At the Annual Meeting ofthe Vermont State
Agricultural Society, held at Rutland on the
10th inst, the following gentlemen were elect
ed officers for the ensuing year;
Presidem.-H. H. Baxter of Rutland.
Wee PreSidnts.-Edwin Hammond of Mid
dlebury; Henry Keves, of Newbury ]. w.
Colburn, of Springfield; John Jackson, of Bran
don.
Recording Secretary.-Charles Cummings, of
Brattleboro.
corresponding Secretny.-Daniel Needham,
of Hartford
1redsmer.-J. w. Colburn, of Springfield.
additional Observation-Disclosures Hobrook,
of Brattleboro l.. b. Platt, of Colchester; Da.
yid Hill, of Bridport; II. S. Morse, of Shell
burne; ID. h. Potter, of st. Adams G. b. Bush,
of Shoreham Elijah Cleveland of Coventry
II. G. Root, of Bennington Nathan Gushing
of Woodstock John Gregory, of Mortified
George Campbell, of Westminster.
The Treasurer's Report was read and accep-
ted. The report shows balance in the hands
of the Treasurer of three thousand six hundred
and thirty-fye dollars and eight cents. (53,-
635.08)
The Directors voted that the next Annua
Fair should be held on the 10th, llth, 18th
and 18th of September next.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17
Our Savings Banks.

THE WISDHAM PRovIDENT INSTITUTION FOR SAY
ISGs, at its annual meeting on Wednesday of this
week, reelected the board Of last year, with the
cepton of making Eleazer Gorham, Jr., of Whining
Ton, trustee in place of Israel Lawton, deceased
The report of the examining committee published at
length in another column) furnishes depositors and the
public with very gratifying exhibit of its affairs
This institution is much the largest of the kind in the
State, and it is also the largest moneyed institution in
Vermont Its record shows the safest possible man
agement, and its surplus indicates profitable invest
ments of its funds. Our 'mud-sls' rs Mr. Ham
mond of South Carolina would call them, have very
handsome sum laid up against wet day or-seces-
sion.
THE BELLOWS FALLS SAVINGS INSTITUTION held
its annual meeting the sth inst, and elected its of
fcers for the current year, follows: Merrck Went
worth, Presidents; John A. Farnsworth and A. A.
Stone Vice Presidents; James H. Williams, Jr., Sec
rotary and Treasurer; Ira Goodhue, Elias Olcott, II.
II. Stone, J. d. Bridgman, Gates Perry, Charles +.
Chase, Francis Daniels, VIM. Conant, l.. Amadon
Sylvester S. Stoddard, l.. A. Grant, John Billings
Wyman Flint, Marvin W. Davis, Barna A. Cook
Trustees This institution has about $3.50 coo on de-
post.
The Windham County Savings Bank, Mt Fayette
ville held its annual meeting on the Sth inst, and
elected its officers for the current year, ms follows
John Roberts, Presidents Thomas White, Vice Pres
| dent Austin Birchnrd, Treasurer; VIM. X. Skater
Jonas Twitchell, Joseph Green, Lewis s. Walker
Aaron C. Robinson, Jacob Dunkee, Jr., Charles X
Field, ARENAS Bruce, Henry Rice Abishai Stoddard
John Rice, Pardon T. Kmball Sabin p. Morse, VIM
A. Stedman, Sam'l p. Miller, Trustees Jonas Twitch
ell John Rice, Jacob Dunklee, Jr., Henry Rice, IT
Kmball, Samuel p. Miller, Finance Committee; Mar
shall Newton, Thomas White, VIM. r Shaftcr, Audi
| tors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17

MORE SECESSION seeded from the
Union by vote in her convention of SO yeas
to nays, on Tuesday of last week. Mississippi
left on Thursday, by vote of 81 to 10. Ala
boma went the next day, 81 to 80. Neither of
these States is of value enough to be fought
for, and the first two have plundered everybody
who has trusted them. If they should be al
lowed to set up for themselves their unfortunate
bond-holders abroad could collect their honest
dues at the point of the bayonet, a thing they
have not been able to do while they remained
in the Conrederacy.
Georgia, Louisiana and Texas will soon fol
low in the wake of the other Cotton States
Virginia has called a convention for the 10th o
| February.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17
VERMONT HISTORICAL, SOCIETY

The approaching special meeting of the YER
mont Historical Society, to be held in Burling-
ton on the 4th Wednesday Uhe 23d) of this
month, promises to be one of unusual interest.
1t is expected that the principal paper of the
occasion, will be one on the Battle of Benning-
ton, by Henry W. Dawson, of Morrisana, n.
Y, author of "The Battles of the United States,
BY Sea and Land, an elaborate illustrated
work, which many Of our readers may have
seen.
We understand that Mr. Dawson has obtain
ed from foreign sources the official report of
the Battle by the German officers, and has, al
so, had access to interesting unpublished infor-
nation concerning the battle, which will give
an uncommon value and interest to his paper.
Biographical notices of distinguished citizens
of Vermont recently deceased-among which
will be one on EX- Gov. ROBINSON, by Elk Gov.
Hall one on Hon. +. +. MERRILL, by Rev.
w. II. Lord, and one on CHARLES G. EASTMAN,
by Rev. +. w. Shelton, of Montpe lier-will al
so be presented and other interesting papers
and topics of discussion will be brought for
| ward.
The arrangements for the meeting are in the
hands Ofthe following committee of our citizens
G. 6. Benedict, Rev. ID. II. Buel,iG. +. Ed
munds, S. L. Howard, w. ii. Hoyt, Rev. Cal.
vim Pease, L, j. Phelps, T.. NJ. Smalley and l.
Underwood Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17

WAR BEGUN The steamship Star Of the
West, sent by the general government with re-
Inducements to Maj. Anderson, was fired into
by the South Carolina secessionists from Nor
ris Island on Thursday of last week, and COM
PEELED to put back to sea. She returned to
New York, where she landed her troops on
Sunday. From fifteen to twenty shots were
fred at her two of which struck the vessel
Subsequently Gov. Pickens avowed the act to
be in accordance with his orders. The Presi-
dent of the United States owes it to the country
that this steamer with her troops be sent back
accompanied by such force as shall accomplish
the original object Less than this is sheer
cowardice. If the the government is too weak
to accomplish this proper purpose, the sooner il
comes to an end the better will it be for all con-
cerned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17

AN EXTRA SEssioN.-It is rumored in well inform
ed circles that Gov Fairbanks will call an extra scs-
sion of the legislature long opcal our personal
liberty law, and other unconstitutional legislation
Wonder how the abolition wing of the republican
party will like that?-Argus.
1t is more than rumored in equally swell in
formed circles" that His Excellency will do no
such foolish thing. So much, if any, of the
personal liberty laws of this state as conflicts
with the constitution and constitutional laws OF
the United States, never should have found a
place on our statute book, and being there they
should be repealed. "No backing down. some
cry. but we confess to no sort of sympathy with
that doctrine. We have always been opposed
to such enactments as are intended to nullliy
the execution of the federal laws, or, which, i
carried into execution would legitimately eflec
that result. We would repeal them now, be
cause it is our duty at all times to do right ant
to live up to all our constitutional oblga
tons. At the same time we can see no sort o
reason in calling an extra session of the Legis
lature merely for that purpose. The who'll
matter is in the hands of an able commission
and in due time it will be adjusted in consti
.utional and satisfactory manner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17

TREASON REBUKED.-The Hon. David A..
Smalley sitting as Judge in the United States
Circuit Court in New York City, delivered an
important charge to the grand-jury, on Mon
day of this week, on the law of high treason.-
He told them that the seizure of United States
property and firing on the United States flag
by persons owing allegiance to the United
States, constituted high treason by levyng war
that no State could absolye citizens from their
allegiance to the General Government; and
neither South Carolina or any other State could
legally protect citizens of other States in wa
cling war against their Government. He laid
down the legal definition of treason, and de-
clared it to be the duty of all good and true
citizens to do everything in their power to sup
press rebellion, expose treason and bring trait
ors to justice. If the jury act according to thu
tenor of his instructions it is believed that {
stop will be put to the furnishing of arms ant
munitions of war to the seceders.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17

Jones says, that the threats of the South at
present, remind him of the Irishman who was
let down into the well by his comrades, signal
for his being drawn up having been agreed up
on. Pat went about the length of the rope
with good courage, but it grew cheerless for
him as he left the, daylight above, and hung
over the water below, so he gave hasty jerl,
at the rope which connected him with the upper
world. This first signal was upheeded by his
partners, (who were intent upon accomplishing
the cleaning of the well) as were also the sec
ond and third twitch, when voice rose from
beneath, can sure, if ye don't pull me out, III
cut the rope"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17

The greatest nggravaton of the evil, and that which
would place us in the most unfavorabe light, both
before the world and posterity, is, ms am firmly CON
rinced that The secession Increment has been chiefy
based upon Misrepresentation at he South Of the sent-
menis Of The majority in sererdlJ The Northern dtes
-.Iamts buchanan.
Here we have the testimony Of the President
of the United States given in the most deliber-
ate manner, in message to Congress, that "the
secession movement has been chiefly based upon
misapprehension at the South" of Republican
principles! This misapprehension has arisen
from the interpretations, as we have all along
charged, of northern democratic newspapers.
The argus says 20, and James Buchanan says
yes. We will offset the latter against the for
mer, especially as the argus of last week says
Everyday events are occurring that rindicate
the ,cisdom" &C.. Of James Buchanan!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17

Besides tax of 85 cents on every hundred
dollars worth of real estate, and innumerable
taxes on horses, wagons, places of amusement,
&c.. tax of 81 is laid on every slave under 60
years of age; 81 on every free person of color
under the age of 10 years; 80 on every such
between 10 and IS years of age; $40 on every
male free person of color over IS and under &C
years; 81 on every female free person of color
between 16 and So years; and $25 on every
male free person of color between the ages Of
81 and 60 year exercising any mechanic art OIL
trade within the limits of said city," The SAT-
Of the free negroes is the basis of this new dec
laration of independence
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17

For good or for evil, for veal or for wo we have
got to take Mr. Lincoln for President the next four
years, and to please shall labor to get up
prejudice against him in advance, by continually rep
resenting that he and his friends alone responsible
for the evils of the hour; for don't believe it
Bath, Ne, Times.
This is the way an honest democrat talks, and
it is the truth. We commend the statement Of
fact, as well as the example, to the Bellows
Falls ArguS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17

CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS IN New
HAMPsHIRE.-Gilman Marston in the LIST dis
trict, and Thomas NJ. Edwards OF Keene, in
the Sd district, have been unanimously re- nomi-
mated for Congress. They are both able men
and have already acquired reputation as efficient
legislators. In the 2nd district, Mason w.
Tappan retres after six years service, the "two
term" rule having been stretched in his case
on account of his conceded ability. Edward
II. Rollins of Concord, who has acquired nc
little fame as chairman of the state central com.
mittee for several years, is nominated to sue.
coed him. Mr.. Tappan will be greatly missed
in the House of Representatives.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17

Rev. Eli b. Smith, ID. d., President of the
New Hampshire Literary and Theological In
sttution, now located at Fairfax, died on Sat
urday noon Jan. 8, at Colchester, after an i'll
ness of three weeks. He was nearly So years
of age, and had been at the head Of the New
Hampton Institution almost twenty-eight years.
lie was born in Shoreham, and graduated at
Middlebury College in 1928. Dr. Smith COM
menced his theological course at Andover, but
was one of the two first graduates of the New
ton Theological Institution, in 1926 Previous
to 1888 he was pastor of Baptist churches in
Buffalo, N. Y, and Poultney. His long and
valuable services entitled him to rank among
the first educators of New England.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17

their poverty of ideas enabling them thus to express
all that they do feel, remains true however. As the
Poet proceeded to beiray his youthful foibles-admit-
ting that in all the passage of his teens" the matter
of smile from the maid with "hazel eyes" or "blue,"
turned the whole current of his es hopes and plans,
so evenly the balance swung-forty youthful SWANS
were observed in the audience, who with unfeigned
pleasure listened to the weurned paragraphs of this
tale, while by conscious smrk they still exclaimed,
~ know story worth two o that" A recitation Of
"proud Miss Mac Bride" closed the entertainment,
alike satisfactory to the audience and to the Lecture
Committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17

"ALi ON Account OF THE WAR."-Three or four
Irshmen in this village have become greatly alarmed
account Of war and rumors Of war. few days
since their wives (the are the financial MEM
bers Of Irish partnerships went to the Savings nsti-
tuition and drew out their deposits by getting checks
on the Bank of Brattlcboro. On these checks they
demanded and received the gold which they delber-
atey counted, found all right and re-deposited-noi
in Bank-but in-thcir old stockings! "An sure
there' be war-r" was the reason assigned for this
summary ''removal of the deposits"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17

THE WEATuER.-Friday and Saturday oflast week
cold, clustering days with q raw wind which
rendered travelling uncomfortable, but Sunday was
the coolest day of the season. In the morning the
thermometer stood at 90 deg below, and during the
day it did not get strength enough to rise to zero
"Wood up" was the song sang with chattering teeth
all day long Monday morning the mercury was l.
deg below, and during the day the vgor of the colo
term relaxed sufficiently for bit of storm il
the evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17

Mr.. SEWARD AGGRESSIVE were right in
assuming, last week, that Mr.. Seward would be
the Premier of Mr.. Lincoln's administration.
The Albany Ecening Journal of the 9th inst,
announces by authority that Mr.. Seward has
accepted the state department of Mr.. Lincolns
cabinet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-01-17

UNITED STATES SENAToRs.--Lot. NJ. Nor
rill, late governor of Maine, was elected
United States Senator, on Wednesday of last
week, to FIJI the vacancy occasioned by the res
ignation of Hannibal Hamlin-the Vice Presi-
dent elect On the same day Lyman Trumbull
was reelected Senator from Illinois, for six
years from the 4th of March next, by vote of
81 to 46 for S. S. Marshall, dem.