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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

THF LATE NEw HAMrsniRK Lrelst,+r,.
or this body the Nashua Telegraph saws
awe have never had a better working
%islatute in the State. Although ii cmbracsd
very large number Of new members. /, L,ds
corps of old Legislators Of the hiebes, ,,,na,,-
for knowledge. experience, and honesty, Thss
labor done by them has been immense-,,'1"
bly, surprising that Of any other held n Il.
State. Much, Of course, depends upon tho ~
fciency, Of the officers Of the two brapcbo.
the despatch of business. In this, both br,,l
es have been cminently successful. Mr. p
,iss, the Speaker Of the House, though ofIi~
tied legislative experience, entered uno, n.
duties Of his responsible Office with AFT Az
promptness and accuracy Of an expe,ieo,,I
hand, and we have not heard the first ill., y
disqualification from anybody. Mr. Goodale III,
Clerk, and Mr. Kent, the Assistant ClerL
quilted themselves Of their laborious and oea.
times perpiexiug duties, with the creates, c,.1
IT to themselves, and the satisfaction Of ,i
Mr. Halle, the President Of tho Senate. il m..
Of considerable experience in Legislation. ,I
made, as everybody who knew him knew r.
would, a capital presiding officer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

PoTAToEs.-We have never seen or beardd
a prospect of a greater crop OF potatoes than Al.
this time. One large grower told US Yesterday
ihst he expected to see potatoes sell in this CITY
at 25 cents a bushel this fall. One farmer, ia
Jefferson County, we arc told, has 20 acres
growing as finely as he ever saw, in that eoun-
~. He does not expect that potatoes 10 tha.
county will be over l9 or l6 cents a boshel.
A friend writes us from Chicago that he has
just made a long journey through Illinois, and
everywhere the large fields Of potatoes are no
ticeable, promising a great yield. And FROM
a dozen other places in different sections Of the
country letters give the same account.
Farmers mus, make up their minds that po-
iaioes this year will be so low that they can az
ford to feed somc Of them to the pigs.-M Y.
Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

LATER FROM SALT LARe.-Advee, fou
Salt Lake 10 June 9th state that the p,o.,.,,'
Of breadsiufis in the Valley are quite gloom,
and that the grasshoppers are desiroyipo Il,
crops to an alarming extent, causing lhe no,
pie to feel greatly discouraged. The nsau,,
point from which they can procure supple,
San Bemardino, 800 miles distant. Ii il Ce,,J
there will be a great deal ofsuaering this win.
ter, as the emigration from the east already n,
the road is very large. A party Of 70 arrived
at Salt Lake from the Pacific on their way to
the States. They came over the northern
route, having crossed the mountains in The la.
ter part of April. They had fine weiher dur.
ing the journey, and report that there were
fifty men on the road, and that GOO to 1900
will return over the overland route this sessoD
The eastern mail arrived on the 9Th. There
was no overland emigration on the route to Cal.
ifornia and Oregon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

Five persons were sentenced to labor in the
State Prison, at the recent term Of the Orange
County Court, whom Mr.. Sheriff BALDWIN
brought here, last week. They were all con
victed Of indendiarism-two females, mother
and daughter, for burning a dwelling house ~
Newbury ; two sprigs Of "Young America TOT
burning an old dilapidated school-house 10 Chet-
sea and a man from Wnliamstown, for com
hitting sundry incendiary acts by which a barn,
a sehool-house, some cattle, and a quantity oil
hay and grain were destroyed Wind Jour-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

expelled from a Know Nothing lodge, for OK
pressing the opinion in his paper that the party
would never succeed in the free states unless II
took a strong anti.slavery ground that it should
rid itself Of its secrecy, and 'cotne out boldly
in the light of day." Mr. Davis details his
wrongs TO his subscribers in a column and a
half of complaint, and he beats tho editor of
the Cincinnati Gazette in his cXiravagant use
Of the pronoun ne and its objective as. The
latter has been known 10 pack three ice's into
ono line, but his anii-slavery brother at St. Al
bans would ouistrip him in the long run in his
peculiar style Of composition .-BostoH Cdurier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

The North Carolina Register is authorized to
state that ID. NJ. Barringer has written a letter,
which will be printed in a day or two, re-asssrl-
ing and confirming his statement relative 10 the
conversation which took place between himself
and the pope's nunico, the truth Of which was
denied in the Washington Union. The charge
was tina, the appointment of Campbell, the Cath
Ollie post master general, was bareained for by
Pierce before his election to the presidency, aa1
this country. Il is a serious matter, and will
tell strongly against the administration among
others besides know nothings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Entertainment at the Laurence Wafer Cure
The first theatrical entertainment of the season
took place at the Lawrence Water Cure on Friday
evening last, being an amateur performance got up
by the guests Of the Establishment The PLAYS
selected for the occasion we're ''The Morning Call"
and "Box and Cox" both of which were repre-
scented in a manner highly creditable to the histri-
onic ability Of the actors. Indeed, after making
due allowance for minor defects in scenery and
stage arrangement incident to amateur exhibitions,
1t may be questioned whether the Broadway boards
have ever afforded a moro spirited or graphic rem
dering Of these delightful little comedies. The
characters of the first named piece we're admirably
sustained by Mrs. Van b. and Mr.. D, of Washing
ton, d c., eliciting tine most fattering demonstra-
ions of approval from the assembled audience
whose intense appreciation Of the first play and
consequent desire to witness the second, we're at
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

TRoY AND GREEsFiELo RALsoAD.-At >
meeting Of the stockholders Of the Troy 4
Greenfield Railroad Co., in this town on Thus
day afternoon, it was voted to accept the &C, Of
the Legislature loaning two millions to aid the
enterprise. This act had been previously ac-
copied, but in consequence Of some fears that
it had not been done in 4 legal manner. the
ceremony was repeated with the supposed nee
essay variations. A vote was also passed an
ihorizing the issue Of bonds to Nh S~errell, TO
enable him TO raise funds on the same. This
is in accordance with an agreement by which
Mr. Serrell takes a larger share Of stock than
he at first agreed to. The stockholders also
voted 10 authorize the Directors 70 appoint three
trustees 10 attend to the issuing of the bonds.
Mr. Serrell takes all the stock moi Otherwise
subscribed for, and is preparing 10 pnsh the
work ahead with vieor.-G Greenfield Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

MUsIcAL CoSyESTIoS.-Tho Boston Musical
Convention and Philharmonic Institute will hold
its next annual session in Boston. commencing on
Wednesday, the 10Th Of August next, and continue
eight days. under the direction Of Prof D. p. Ba-
ker. assisted by accomplished teachers. The order
Of exercises will be As fIlovs:-
Prom s to Q, A. NJ, instruction in thorough Bass
and Harmony. Prom 9 to II. A. NJ, instruction
in the best method Of teaching classes and schools
in the principles Of Musical Notation. From II to
-, cultivation Of the voice. From ~ to ], prac-
ticeo Of Hynn-Tu n with reference to choir perform
anees. From 3 to 0, P. NJ, practice on Anthems,
cboruses, Giles, ETC., preparatory to the Concerts
te be given on the evenings Of the last four days OF
the session.
LIBERAL arrangements have been made, and the
occasion viii be one Of special interest and profit
10 those that may attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

We solicit correspondence from oil parts Of this
and the adjoining counties, both in and out Of the
State, upon all subjects which interest the public
All News, local occurrences, fires, storms, acci-
dents, meeting, facts, Sc, &c, transmitted to us
will receive prompt attention. Our friends
by remembering this, can add much to the value
Of Tue PnGSix. 'Original Poetry" Is notsoughi
for with much ayidity by the reading community.
The latest quotations show it to bea very poor stock
for Investment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

The Yankees Coming.-A colony consisting
of about tlpo hundred families from the yicinl-
ty Of Rutland, VT, have awaited themselves Of
the advantage offered to emigranis by tie lliI-
nois Central Railroad Company, and purpose
settling upon the lands belonging 10 it, in The
southern portion Of the state. An agent was
first despatched, and making a favorable 'epsH
on his return, the Association resolved to Co.
They are farmers and mechanics and will be
substantial acquisition to any communiiy--ba'
it is doubtful whether they will better 'heir
condition, morally or physically, by leaving
Western Vermont for Illinois.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

" We are authorized to say that s. p. Flagg,
George Fisher and George Howe have declined be-
ing candidates for the offices for which they were
respectively nominated at the Convention held at
Fayetteville on the 10th, ult. It is hoped that such
a spirit Of cathOlieity will be manifested on all sides
that the anti-administration vote shall not be un-
necessarily divided.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

A most terrific hail storm passed over the
northern portion of Chitsenden county on Friday
the 18Th In Colchester, Milton and WestfsTa
crops Of all kinds were cut down and almost if
not entirely destroyed. The hails,ones were
some of them as large as small hens eggs
some an inch in diameter, one-fourth Of an inch
thick, and fiat, and covered the ground, so asio
give the appearance Of a heavy snow storm
One hailsione measured FIVE inches in circnm-
ference all were very irregular in shape and
form. A number Of houses were also struck
by lightning, and more OF less injured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04
Gbe Utrnwnt 8lbanit.
DRArrLEDoRo, SATURDAY, Auorsr 4, 1856,
NOTICE.

The Phoenix will be printed at present on
the afternoon of Fridays. By this Arrangement we
are enabled to give our readers the reports of the
Cambridge and Brighton Cattle Markets, and
we feel quite sure that most Of them would prefer
one days delay to the omission Of those reports.
EB- Those who wish to have their Probate Noti-
ccs appear in the PnGSix will give directions to
that effect at the Probate Office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Democracy of Windham County art
hereby notified that a County Convention will
meet at Fayetteville,
On Tuesday, August II, 1855,
at IL o'clock, A. NJ, for the purpose of nomi-
mating County Officers, and Judges of Probate
for the Districts of Marlboro aud Westminster,
and to transact such other business as may prop
erly come before il. To this Convention the
Freemen of Windham County who prefer the
Country and the Union, and open political as-
ton, to anarchy, confusion, and secret conclaves,
and the principles and actions of a party to the
speculaiions aud inirigues of Faction, are free
ly invited.
HIRAM ATKINS,
c. W. KEYES, county
CHAS. N. DAVENPORT, oommiiee'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

tuTSAH's MAGAZINE for the current month is
as attractive as ever. 1t contains Turkish Wars Of
Former Times, Ny Last Youth. The Bell Tower,
Unknown Tongues, About Babies. Life among the
Monuons-ths first instalment Of an article said 20
be from the pen Of Mrs. Ferris-Thc River Fish
cries Of North America, Cape Cod-The Beach,
Fins, Friendship, Living in the Country, Sir John
Sucking, Twice Married, The Armies Of Europe;
and Editorial Notes upon contemporaneous litera-
tnrc. Carpenter has it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

RUTLAND couSTr.-The Republicans Of Rutland
have made the f~olloving nominations for
their county ticket;
SenAsors-Alanson Allen,
Ira Button,
Luther Daniels.
County Judges-B. Davenport.
Barnes Prisbie.
States Att'y-Edwin Elgerton.
~SLelil-jacob Eigerton.
Probate Judges.
Harvey Button-Rutland District.
Almon Warner-Fairhaven District.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

Rhode ISLAND HoRsE AND CATTLE ExnrBrrIox.
We invite the attention Of our readers 10 the an
nouncement in another column Of the Rhode Island
Horse and Cattle Exhibition. to take place at Prov
idcnce on the second week of September next. The
inducements extended by way Of premiums are
worthy Of consideration.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

PorAroEs.-At Syracuse, potatoes are sell
ing for 81 cents a bushel.
We hear that one Of our householders has
contracted for his potatoes for the coming year.
at fifteen cts per bushel .-Syraalse Standard
And we are informed that a party in this
city has contracted for several thousand bushels
in Monroe county, at fourteen cents per bushei,
The day of high prices of provisions is fast
away.-ABany Express,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

H~oSoRARY DEdREEs.-At the late commence
ment at Dartmouth College the honorary degree Of
LID. was conferred upon Hon. Isaac F. Reiheld,
Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court, and Hon. ia
cob C~ollamer, United States Senator from YER
mont also upon Hon. Matthew Harvey Of New
Hampshire, and Hon. Salmon p. Chase Of Ohio.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

MAIL RoBuER SEsrEsoED.-At Montpelier
on Tuesday, Homer Ruggles, late Assistant
Postmaster, at Mortified, was convicted Of rob
bing the mails, and sentenced to ten years con
iinemeni in the State Prison.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

NEwsPAroRIAL-The Worcester TrGnseripf has
hands. Edward r. Fiske and werien
Reynolds succeed Sias Dinsmore as proprietors,
while Y, X. Pangborn, formerly Of the St. Adams
Tribune becomes the editor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04

ExooMMuNIcArioS.-Mr Davis, one of the
editors of the st. Adams Messenger, has been
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-04
LETTER FROM KANSAS.

The interesting letter ofDr. Robinson, (giv
en- below and which VIC find in the Boston At
las,) protesting against the usurpaiion of the
Missouri-eleeied and lawless Legislature, is Q
manly, explicit and plain statement Of the
wrongs of the case, and well deserves carefnI
consideration. We trust that the confidence
h, expressed that the people of Kansas are
able to protect themselves, and to maintain their
just rights, may prove to be well founded. DIR.
Robinson is Mayor of Lawrence, and is known
to be one Of the most determined, energetic men
in tho Territory
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22

SAVE THE Max WITH THE RED HAIR 1t re
quires great coolness and experience to steer
course down the rapids of the Sault St. Marie
and short time before our arrival two American.
had ventured TO descend them without boatmen
and were consequently upset AS the story was
reported TO US. one Of them owed his salvation t.
singular coincidence. As the accident tool
place Immediately opposite the town, many of the
inhabitants were attracted to the bank OF the river
to watch the struggles of the unfortunate men
thinking any attempt at a rescue would be hope
less. Suddenly, however person appeared rush
ing toward the group, frantic with excitement
"Save the man with the red har!" he vehement
ly shouted, and the exertions which were made
in consequence of his earnest appeals proved suc
cessful. and the red haired indi vdual in an ex-
hausted condition was safely landed. '.He owes
me eighteen dollars" said his rescuer. drawinp a
long breath and looking apprOyirgly on his assis-
tanls. The red haired mans friend bad not
creditor at the Sanlt, and in default of compe-
ting claim, was allowed to pay his debts TO na-
ture. 'And III tell you what it is, sttanger,'
said the narrator of the foregoing incident, COM
placently drawing moral therefrom-"a man'll
never know how necessary ho ia to snciety, if he
don't make his life valuable 10 his friends as well
as 10 hilnself" p BiackWood
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22

A PAINFUL ScENE.-A correspondent Of the
Boston Journal gives the following sketch of an
incident that tell under his notice:
As painful a scene met my view in the cars
from Philadelphia 10 New York. as | had ever
seen in my journeys. 4 IGaJ and her hnsbsnd
came into the cars at the furmer place, and were
seated near us-very respectable in appearance,
and tie lady, in particular, uncOmmOnY Interest
inc. After little while | noticed strange
manner in the gentleman, which seemed to in
dicate he was no! II, faDo' Of tho Maine Liquor
Law. At every place the cars stopped he cgl-
IDENTIFY replenished the vacuum in his throat
by 4 new drink, until he could not sit with
out help in his seat. He then rose hastily
and went and opened the car door, and seated
himself in it, with his feet hanging outside. His
wife was much distressed, and tried to prevail up
on him to come in, and he gave her push which
almost sent her to the floor Two gents rose, and
with the aid Of the conductor he was helped in
and placed in reclining position on one of the
seats beneath window. He soon apparently fell
asleep-and it was enough to break ones heart 10
zee the attentions that that devoted wife lavished
upon her senseess husband. She covered him
up with her shawl TO keep the dust from making
him uncomfortable if his hands fell in an unpleas-
ant position, che gently replaced them, and per
haps bedewed them with tear. Before arriving
in New York she seemed anxious to have him
wake, and asked one of The gents to"pease wake
him. as it was a strange city, and she did not
know hat 10 do" Two or three reused him a
little, and then she went to him with sweet
smile, and says: 1--WE have got almost to New
York, and am glad, you are 50 tired" and he
struck her IN the face. She had the sympathy Of
all in the car know, for there was many moist
eye among the ladies, and many bitter look on
msnhood's cheek. Arrived in New York, he
would not leave the cars tIlI he was ordered by
the conductor; and her attentions in crossing the
ferry were as assidpous as ever, and met with
pushes and blows from her brutal husband. The
last saw of her she was in the station house on
the New York side. begging him to 90 and see to
their baggage, and he answered her she was
iool-ro mind her own business, Sc. My travel
ing companion remarked, That is womanIy love,
and when he speaks kindly to her agiaa, she ,ciA
forget ii eN."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22

POET E Y 4,


The following beautiful little poem, from len
nyson's new vulume-"Maud, aud other fosihs
lis said to be a true passage from the poets o"
experience. Whether it is true or no, 1t is nas"
raj enough to be thus set down.
The Letters.
Still on the tower stood the vane,
A black yew gloom'd the stagnant air,
peer'd athart the CHANGED pane
And saw the altar cold and bare,
A CLOG of lead was round my feet
A band of pain across my brow;
"Cnd altar. Heaven and earth shall meet
Before you hear my marriage VOW"
| turn'd and humm'd a bitter song
That mock'd the wholesome human heart,
And then we met in wrath and wrong,
We met. but only meant u part.
Full cold my greeting was and dry;
She family smiled. she hardly moved;
/ saw with halfunconscious eye
She wore tic coors approved
She tsok tile little ivory chest,
With half sigh she turn'd the key.
Then rsised her head with lips comprest,
And gave my letters back to me.
Aud gave the trinkelS and the rings.
Nv gifts, when gifts Of mine could please;
As looks father on he things
Of his dead son, look on these.
She told me all her friends had said;
ragged against the public llar;
She talk'd as it her hve were dead,
But in nv words were seeds Of fire.
ono more Of love; your sex is known;
never will be twict deceived.
Hencelnrth trust the man alone,
The woman cannot be believed.
Thro' SANDER. meanest spawn of hell,
(And woman's slander is the worSt.)
And you, whom once loved as we
T6ro' YOU. my life will be accurSed."
spoke with heart, AMI heat and force,
shook her breast With vague alarms
Like torrents from mountain source
We rush'd into each others arms.
We parted sweetly gleam'd the stars,
And sweet the vapor braided blue,
Low 6reezes lanu'd lhe belfry bars.
As h1neward by tue church drew.
The very graves appear'd to smile,
So fresh they rose in shadow d swells;
Ozark porch" | said "aad silent ailse.
There Genes a sound of marriage bells"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-08-22
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